Chapter 696 Successful Entry Time slipped away quietly amidst the sisters' languid chatter, and the night outside the window seemed to grow even darker.

Only one warm yellow floor lamp was on in the living room, its gentle light softly enveloping the sofa area.

The three women had finished washing up and changed into their own close-fitting nightgowns. They had removed their makeup, which instead revealed a natural, unadorned sexiness.

Shen Qingling's nightgown was a dark green silk camisole that made her skin look as white as snow. It exuded a cool and languid charm. Her legs were crossed beneath the hem of the dress, revealing her graceful curves.

Lu Xuexue wore a light pink pure cotton lace-trimmed nightgown, soft and close-fitting, outlining the girl's slender and exquisite figure, exuding an unknowing allure amidst her demureness.

Luo Shuling finally recovered and changed into a moon-white silk nightgown, loosely tied with the belt, the neckline slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone and a patch of smooth skin, looking languid and charming.

They nestled together on the sofa, their voices growing softer and softer, tinged with sleepiness, and their eyelids drooping.

In this drowsy atmosphere, the door to the master bedroom was gently pushed open.

Gu Luo came out.

Upon seeing the beautiful young women on the sofa, each with their own unique charm yet equally alluring, he paused, a smile tinged with satisfaction, exhaustion, and... a touch of embarrassment spreading across his face.

Shen Qingling was the first to notice. She opened her half-closed eyes, lazily yawned, and a few tears welled up at the corners of her eyes. Her voice was slightly hoarse, as if she had just woken up:

"Xiaoman...is she asleep?"

Gu Luo touched his nose, his eyes flickered, and he nodded:

"Hmm...I guess so."

There was a hint of guilt in his tone.

But with a sense of pride.

The phrase “I suppose so” has a very rich meaning.

The three people on the sofa were all intelligent and immediately understood.

Whether Gu Ximan is truly asleep or feigning sleep, she is definitely unable to open her eyes or speak, and has entered a forced shutdown state.

The three exchanged knowing glances, and Luo Shuling couldn't help but rub her still slightly sore waist.

"Brother Gu Luo, come and sit down." Lu Xuexue patted the empty space on the sofa that she had specially left between the three of them, her smile sweet.

Gu Luo readily agreed and sat down in the middle of the soft sofa.

As soon as he sat down, Shen Qingling leaned forward slightly, sniffing near his neck with her delicate nose. She then pursed her lips and made two ambiguous "tsk tsk" sounds, commenting:

"They really know how to have fun."

I don't know if it refers to him, or to a certain Man, or both.

The faint, sweet fragrance that belongs to Gu Ximan is very pleasant to smell.

Gu Luo coughed lightly, trying to change the subject:

"What's wrong? Why aren't you asleep so late? Is something the matter?"

Lu Xuexue then took out her phone, unlocked it, opened a video, and handed it to Gu Luo:

"Brother Gu Luo, look at this, this is how it happened..."

Her voice became serious.

Gu Luo took the phone, and the screen began to play a video.

The video is a bit shaky, but it's clear that it's Wang Teng and Zhao Shuo's group, and the background seems to be a private room in a nightclub.

Lu Xuexue began to recount how Wang Teng and others had approached them and tried to chat them up, only to be coldly rejected. Then, that night, in order to curry favor with and get in touch with Shen Qingling, they turned around and attacked and humiliated Zhao Shuo.

Zhao Shuo's frustrated and resentful expression, yet his inability to retaliate, was captured clearly in the photograph.

Lu Xuexue explained the cause and effect in a soft voice, her voice steady and clear.

Gu Luo watched quietly, his face showing little change in expression.

After the video finished playing, he handed the phone back to Lu Xuexue and nodded.

"Wang Teng deserved it."

He paused, then turned to look at Shen Qingling beside him, who was as aloof and refined as jade. A smile played on his lips, tinged with a hint of teasing and wistfulness:

"However, Qingling seems to have quite a bit of influence and connections in the capital. It's as if these young masters are so eager to curry favor with her."

Shen Qingling gave a light "hmm," picked up the water glass on the coffee table, took a sip, and spoke casually as if she were saying the weather was nice today:

"Not bad. Dealing with someone like Wang Teng is a piece of cake."

Throughout this ordeal, she deliberately remained in a "passive" observational state.

The original plan was just to keep Luo Shuning in check and settle old scores with Zhao Shuo after everything settled down. Unexpectedly, Wang Teng and his group walked right into her life and staged this "pledge of allegiance". By a twist of fate, she ended up getting involved in this "hunt" against Zhao Shuo ahead of time.

That's often how things are; plans can't keep up with changes.

"Okay, I understand." Gu Luo reached out and casually ruffled Lu Xuexue's hair to thank her for the information. "It's getting late, everyone should go to sleep. By the way... the day after tomorrow... oh no, it's already tomorrow, we have to attend the annual meeting, so we need to be well-rested."

He suddenly remembered something and added, "I also need to go out tomorrow during the day to meet with my editor and discuss the book. Anyone want to come with me? It'll be good for getting some fresh air."

Shen Qingling barely hesitated before looking directly at Lu Xuexue and saying, "Let Xuexue go with you. After it's over, you can have some alone time together."

The reason is self-evident: Lu Xuexue helped her today, whether by helping her deal with Wang Teng or by explaining the situation now. She remembered this favor, and now she was giving her the "good job" of accompanying Gu Luo out as a way of repaying her.

Lu Xuexue's eyes lit up, and she immediately replied, her voice filled with excitement:

“Okay! Brother Gu Luo, I’ll go with you.” She wanted to spend more time with Gu Luo anyway, especially since it was to accompany him on important business.

Gu Luo smiled and nodded: "Okay, it's settled then. Xuexue will come with me."

He glanced at the time; it was indeed very late. So he stood up, stretched, making a slight cracking sound from his bones, and then extended his hand to the three beauties on the sofa, his tone carrying an undeniable gentleness mixed with a touch of assertiveness:

"Alright, stop lounging around here and come back to your room to rest."

His gaze swept over Shen Qingling's cool and aloof features, Lu Xuexue's bright and sparkling eyes, and Luo Shuling's face, which still carried a hint of languid weariness.

As night deepened, the warm lights in the living room were turned off, leaving only the even breathing sounds of breathing, intertwined with different yet equally captivating fragrances, before returning to tranquility.

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