At this point, Shen Zhiyi realized something was amiss.

[This campsite is already quite commercialized, how come there are snakes?]

Could it be... that someone brought this in on purpose?

She thought of Dou Tianzong's furtive manner, and her eyes suddenly narrowed.

If it really was Dou Tianzong who did it, he might cause trouble for Li Heng tonight.

Li Heng put on his glasses to cover the dark light in his eyes.

With a downcast expression, he said, "I was bitten by a snake when I was a child. That kind of fear is in my blood, and I can't control it."

He seemed genuinely frightened; his whole body was trembling slightly.

"Didn't you want me to be your dog, Miss?" He grabbed her collar, looking pitiful. "Would you just stand by and watch your own dog die?"

"If Miss is willing to protect me one more time, I will agree to what you said."

Shen Zhiyi was momentarily startled by the vulnerability revealed on his face.

"If I agree to let you stay here tonight, you'll be willing to obey my orders from now on. You'll do whatever I tell you to do."

Li Heng pursed his lips: "I mean what I say."

He held out his hand, showing her the wound on his palm that had just been bandaged. "I'm injured. If there are still snakes, they will definitely come looking for me if they smell the blood."

Please.

Shen Zhiyi's eyes brightened slightly.

It seems he's genuinely afraid of snakes.

Who would have thought that Li Heng, who seemed to look down on everyone, was actually so timid in private?

[He acted all humiliated before, but now he's actually willing to be my dog!]

Whether he's sincere or not, just agree to this and make him obey. As for loyalty, we can cultivate it slowly later.

"Sure." She crossed her arms in a good mood and said, "I'll protect you tonight."

"However, if you dare to misbehave, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

She clenched her fist.

She had received strict training since childhood, so she wasn't worried that he would do anything while she was asleep.

Li Heng nodded, finally looking relieved.

"How could I dare without Miss's permission?"

He wouldn't do anything against her wishes without her knowledge.

But if she takes the initiative...

Li Heng pushed up his glasses and slightly curled the corners of his lips.

Tonight is truly something to look forward to.