Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Li Meilan, Ya Yi, Mai, and Dasha still had smiles on their faces, but their gazes toward Zi Yu held a hint of seriousness.

They clearly understood what Lin Ya meant and accepted the "position" she had assigned them.

Lin Ya's buff is "shared hardships", while Zi Yu's buff is "fighting side by side".

What do you guys have?

Being good at the job isn't enough!

Xu Hao: What could I do? Just eat rice!

In an instant, the atmosphere at the dinner table became even more harmonious. Everyone laughed and chatted as they talked about Zi Yu's experiences on the Fama Continent and her curiosity about the real world, as if the subtle tension that Xu Hao had felt outside the door had never existed.

The "harem" under Lin Ya's control showed its orderly side for the first time.

As for what people really think, that remains unknown.

After dinner, the diligent Li Meilan and Ai Mai naturally cleaned up the dishes, and Dasha also went to the kitchen to help, saying she wanted to learn Chinese cooking.

Only Lin Ya, Zi Yu, and Xu Hao remained in the living room.

Lin Ya continued the previous topic, asking Zi Yu about the customs and culture of the Fama Continent, as well as her personal abilities and habits. She asked detailed and gentle questions, as if she were just curious and concerned.

Zi Yu gradually relaxed and answered all her questions, but her gaze would occasionally drift towards Xu Hao, her face showing dependence and reassurance.

Now that she has no one to rely on, Brother Xu is her pillar of support.

Xu Hao sat on a single sofa a little further away, watching Lin Ya calmly control the pace of the conversation, feeling a mix of emotions.

At this moment, the gentle Lin Ya was like the operator of a precision instrument, carefully adjusting each gear to ensure the smooth operation of the entire system.

As evening approached, the clock on the wall struck ten.

Li Meilan and the others finished tidying up and returned to the living room. Ai and Mai yawned, and Dasha stretched. A subtle pause filled the air. It was time to rest.

The question is, how do we sleep?

The villa has enough rooms; one room per person is more than enough.

But the problem was clearly not there. Li Meilan, Ai Mai, and Dasha all subconsciously looked at Lin Ya, and then secretly glanced at Xu Hao.

Zi Yu was somewhat bewildered, as she was not quite clear about the "rules" here.

Lin Ya seemed oblivious to the unspoken question. She simply stood up, stretched gracefully, and smiled at Zi Yu, saying, "Zi Yu, you must be exhausted after your journey. Let me take you to your room, it's right next to mine. It's all ready, just call me if you need anything."

She then turned to the others, "Meilan, you should all get some rest too."

The arrangements were meticulous, except for Xu Hao.

Xu Hao sighed inwardly, knowing that Lin Ya had passed the buck to him, or rather, temporarily put the issue aside.

If he were to suggest going to someone's room or inviting someone to his room now, it could disrupt this fragile balance.

Damn it, all the other main characters get to sleep together, but I have to be the one with the red lantern hanging up my back!? I'll have to find some time to assert my husbandly authority someday!

He stood up, rubbing his temples. "Yeah, I'm tired. I should get some rest. I... I'm going back to my room too," he mumbled, quickly walking towards his master bedroom.

Xu Hao closed the door, let out a long sigh, and threw himself onto the soft bed.

A mental scan revealed that Lin Ya had taken Zi Yu to the guest rooms on the second floor, while Li Meilan, Ya Yi Mai, and Da Sha had also returned to their respective rooms.

The entire villa fell silent, save for the faint hum of the air conditioner. He rolled over, staring at the ceiling, his mind a jumbled mess.

Lin Ya's attitude, Zi Yu's eyes, and the reactions of the others... He gave a bitter smile, decided to stop thinking about these things for the time being, closed his eyes, and forced himself to fall asleep.

After an unknown amount of time, just as he was drifting off to sleep, Xu Hao suddenly felt the door being pushed open very gently.

He instantly became alert, but didn't open his eyes immediately; his mental energy had already probed the area. A petite figure tiptoed in, her movements hesitant and slightly nervous, finally stopping beside his bed.

It's Purple Rain.

She seemed to stand in the dark for a while, as if she was mentally preparing herself.

Then, Xu Hao felt the mattress sink slightly, and the blanket was carefully lifted by a corner. A body, carrying a slight coolness and a faint fragrance, gently slipped in and lay down next to him, its body trembling slightly.

Xu Hao finally opened his eyes, turned his head, and, by the faint moonlight coming in from the window, saw that Zi Yu's eyes were tightly closed, her long eyelashes were trembling, her cheeks were flushed, and her hands were nervously clutching the corner of the quilt.

"Purple Rain?" he asked softly.

Zi Yu froze, her eyes snapping open. Meeting his gaze, her eyes instantly filled with panic, like a child caught red-handed doing something wrong. "Xu...Xu Hao-ge..." her voice was barely audible, trembling with sobs, "I...I can't sleep...I'm scared..."

Xu Hao's heart softened, and he lowered his voice even further: "What are you afraid of? It's safe here."

“No…it’s just that…” Ziyu bit her lip, seemingly trying to find the right words, “Everything here feels so unfamiliar…I feel like I’m dreaming, afraid that when I wake up I’ll be back in that place, or…or that nothing will be left…”

Her eyes reddened, and her voice choked with sobs, "I only have you left, Brother Xu Hao... Here, you're the only person I know..."

Xu Hao paused for a moment, then gently raised his hand to stroke her slightly cool cheek: "I know, you've worked hard."

"It's Sister Lin Ya..." Zi Yu said quickly, as if she had mustered up her courage.

“Sister Lin Ya asked me to come. She said… she said you might not be used to sleeping alone, and you might feel sad thinking about things on the Fama Continent… She said I should come and keep you company… and also let me… let me tell you what's on my mind…”

By the end, her voice was almost inaudible, and her cheeks were burning.

Xu Hao was taken aback, then understood.

Lin Ya's actions... are truly...

A complex and indescribable emotion welled up inside him.

On the one hand, he truly felt the sincere emotions and dependence in Zi Yu's words. This girl, who fought alongside him and went through life and death with him in another world, had feelings for him that had long surpassed ordinary comradeship. Her vulnerability and outpouring at this moment moved him deeply.

On the other hand, he also experienced Lin Ya's methods and demeanor once again.

Instead of rejecting Ziyu, she actively brought her to her side, which not only comforted the newcomer but also clarified Ziyu's special status, demonstrating her control as a "manager" and... to some extent, her "magnanimity".

This is indeed the demeanor and consideration that only an "official wife" would have.

Without further thought, he stretched out his arm and pulled the still slightly trembling petite body into his embrace.

Zi Yu gasped in surprise, then stopped moving and leaned obediently against his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat and warm body temperature. It was as if she had found the safest harbor, and her tense body slowly relaxed.

Xu Hao held her tightly, his chin resting on the top of her soft hair, inhaling its fragrance and feeling the warmth of her body. Enough, why think so much?

Let's put aside the power struggles within the household for now; business is more important...

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