Chapter 123 Maid Outfit and Massager

On a weekend morning, Ning Shuyin's personal computer beeped.

"Shuyin, where are you? Come out for tea." It was Su Qianqian's invitation.

After discussing it, the two agreed to meet at a familiar spot—the popular milk tea shop in the Cloud Corridor.

Sunlight streamed in through the carved window lattices.

Su Qianqian rested her chin on her hand, constantly changing the angle from which she looked at Ning Shuyin.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" Ning Shuyin felt uncomfortable being stared at.

"Shuyin, I feel like you're different now," Su Qianqian said, blinking her bright eyes. "I'm not talking about your appearance, it's that your aura has become much stronger. It's still you, but it feels like... no one dares to mess with you anymore."

Ning Shuyin laughed at her words: "It's not that exaggerated."

"Looks like those guys are pretty capable." Su Qianqian's face lit up with a maternal smile. "Not only the Marshal and Dr. Loran, but even that arrogant boy with the high ponytail who caused you trouble in the corridor last time, you actually managed to subdue him."

Hearing her mention it, Ning Shuyin sighed inwardly: "What they think is their business. I don't want to be the one in the middle."

Su Qianqian was amused by the metaphor and giggled.

"You used to worry about not having anyone to pursue you, but now you're all top-notch."

Looking at Ning Shuyin's fair face, Su Qianqian couldn't help but reach out and touch it with her finger: "Why don't you give them a chance to date?"

"Don't talk about me, how are you? I haven't even interrogated you yet." Ning Shuyin smiled, suppressing her gossip-loving impulse.

"What do you mean, 'what about me'?" Su Qianqian felt guilty when asked.

"Of course, it's about the progress you and Professor Gu Lei made after the exhibition that day—" she deliberately dragged out her words, her eyes full of mischief.

When Gu Lei and the exhibition that day were mentioned, Su Qianqian blushed at first, but then seemed to have a bitter expression.

"Ugh, the atmosphere was just right that day, but then something went wrong at the exhibition hall. He told me to go home first, and then..."

"And then what happened?"

He said he had some urgent business to attend to. We haven't seen him since.

There was no follow-up?

Ning Shuyin was a little frustrated. The main couple's progress had stalled again. Did that mean they hadn't even gotten to the point of "doing anything" yet?

"Host, stop guessing." The system's voice rang in her mind.

[If the main couple had made a significant breakthrough, like getting intimate, I would have already triggered a notification.]

Ning Shuyin sighed silently in her heart, cursing Gu Lei for causing trouble again.

Su Qianqian finished the last sip of milk tea in her cup and said with a grin, "If you feel uncomfortable with those men, why not consider my brother?"

Ning Shuyin's straw stopped at her lips.

After returning to her apartment, Ning Shuyin locked herself in her study.

She started thinking about Su Qianqian and Gu Lei again.

"System, when do you think they'll make a breakthrough?" Ning Shuyin complained in her mind.

[Host, feelings... need a catalyst~~]

The system's unreliable voice started to change direction again.

"A catalyst? Like that love-fueled spray from last time?" She had a bad feeling.

The system didn't answer her; instead, with a "thump," another thick physical book appeared out of thin air and landed on her desk.

The book's cover features an extremely flamboyant magenta calligraphy font that reads: "The Ultimate Guide to Love: From First Meeting to a Lifelong Bond."

Ning Shuyin: "..."

A secret manual? Why did she have a bad feeling about it?

She picked up the book, which looked rather unorthodox, and randomly flipped to a page.

This is actually a picture book, with all sorts of blush-inducing sketches on the pages.

Ten basic intimate contact positions, how to use the environment for seamless kissing, a complete analysis of kissing techniques, and fun props...

The accompanying images are bold, and the text is explicit.

Ning Shuyin felt that her eyes and heart were both failing.

"system!"

She slammed the book shut, her face flushed red: "What did you give me! This is too..."

[Host, this is incredibly useful, isn't it?]

Ning Shuyin: "..."

[Host, I need to reflect on my actions. This book should have been given to you along with the original "Multi-Line Operation Guide." If I had given it to you earlier, the plot might have progressed much faster.]

The system was there, acting strangely and making its own self-criticism.

Ning Shuyin rolled her eyes inwardly. Her book, *The Multi-Line Operation Guide*, had recently been caught red-handed, and she was so frustrated she wanted to dig a hole and bury herself. If she had still had that book, the consequences were unimaginable.

But Ning Shuyin had to accept reality. In the interstellar era, women were scarce, and reproduction was difficult. Perhaps her thinking was truly too…outdated?

"But are these things really effective?" Ning Shuyin asked somewhat uncertainly.

[Host, anything produced by the system is guaranteed to be top-notch. These are all the most efficient solutions verified by big data; you can absolutely trust them!]

Ning Shuyin was skeptical. Her gaze swept over the "double yoga technique in the mecha cockpit," and as she looked at the knowledge (or rather, the knowledge itself), the temperature on her face, which had just dropped, suddenly rose again.

"No, no, let's start with the basics."

She flipped back to the first few pages of the book, where it introduced fragrance choices related to male attractiveness.

The book argues that, contrary to traditional beliefs, the woody and marine notes of cologne are outdated and would only make a man smell like a colleague or superior.

What truly evokes primal attraction is the vibrant, sweet, and juicy aroma of fruits.

Ning Shuyin stared in disbelief: "Fruit flavor? But wouldn't that make Gu Lei smell childish? I really can't imagine him smelling like pineapple."

[Host, your understanding needs updating. Think about those ripe, plump, juicy, sweet fruits. Aren't they more delicious than pine or cedar wood?]

"That sounds... kind of right?"

Eating sweet fruit is indeed better than gnawing on wood. Ning Shuyin felt that she was somewhat convinced by this twisted logic, or rather, scientific explanation.

She opened the StarNet website and, following the recommendations in the book, chose the most expensive bottle of Water Peach fragrance from among the vibrant passion fruit, silky coconut milk, and mouthwatering peach scents.

"I hope that old-fashioned Gu Lei can accept this lively and sweet fragrance," Ning Shuyin thought to herself.

Then, she flipped to the women's products section.

The first page of the chapter features a model dressed as a maid, holding a massage device and smiling sweetly.

[Host, you could try recommending this to Su Qianqian.]

According to big data analysis, maid outfits have a natural attraction for males. Furthermore, massage can effectively relieve stress and promote blood circulation, making it very healthy.

Ning Shuyin felt her head burning: "Health my ass."

Considering Su Qianqian's lively and outgoing personality, Ning Shuyin felt that she should be able to fully accept these new things.

She typed the keyword "***" into the StarNet, and a dazzling array of products instantly appeared on the screen.

[Host, don't hesitate any longer. Think about your mission, think about Su Qianqian's happiness, and place the order!]

Fueled by the system's encouragement, she gritted her teeth and tapped the screen haphazardly with her fingers.

[Your online shopping order has been generated and is expected to arrive within 24 hours.]

Ning Shuyin stared blankly at the confirmation message on her personal terminal.

It seems she just selected all products in a product line; she bought too much...