Chapter 1: Rescued by Nico, the Debt-Dodger, and Brought to the Rabbit Den

(Brain Storage)

All characters in this story are adults! All intimate interaction scenes are free of inappropriate guidance; please read at your discretion.

If you find any inconsistencies or typos, @the author immediately for corrections!

Slow-burn; the later chapters become increasingly thrilling.

(The author held back in the first 76 chapters; treat the early part as growth. Starting chapter 77, it becomes incredibly satisfying!! Consider it a losing streak (?????))

At dusk, the afterglow fell like a thin veil, gently blanketing the narrow alleyways.

In a network of interconnected alleys somewhere in New Aelidu, Nico hurried through the dim, confined lanes, carrying a black briefcase.

Her steps were frantic and panicked, as if a ferocious beast were chasing her from behind.

Finally, after turning a corner, she stopped, scanning the alley with caution.

Seeing no one around, she relaxed, bracing her hands on her knees and leaning against the wall as she gasped for breath.

Sweat poured from her forehead, streaming down her cheeks and pooling into glistening droplets at her chin.

“I wonder how Anbi and Billy are doing.” Nico’s tone carried concern, then turned to grumbling, “Those debt collectors are relentless—they’re not even refusing to pay…”

“Thank goodness I’m agile; catching me? Impossible—ah!” She was boasting triumphantly over her escape, not watching her step, and tripped straight to the ground.

“Today’s just my luck—just finished a job, then hit by debt collectors, barely escaped, and now I’m tripped by… when did someone appear here?!”

Nico stood up, muttering bitterly.

She’d assumed she’d tripped over an object, but her peripheral vision caught a person lying on the ground.

She distinctly remembered no one being there moments ago!

Had he appeared out of nowhere? Or was she hallucinating?

She leaned toward the latter. Even if it were the former, she’d roamed New Aelidu’s streets for years—if money wasn’t involved, she didn’t know what fear meant!

First, she needed to confirm whether this guy was still alive.

Nico bent down slowly, approaching the man on the ground, and finally saw his face.

He had soft, medium-length black hair; though male, his skin was astonishingly fair—not the sickly pallor of illness, but a smooth, jade-like luster.

His features were exquisitely carved, like a masterpiece, his sharp jawline defining a flawless facial contour.

Nico’s first impression: clean. Then, this face—capable of making countless girls’ hearts flutter!

Hit the jackpot!

Maybe I can lure him into… no, invite him to the Rabbit Den. We’re short on fresh faces no one’s seen—even if he has no combat ability, he could just attract customers!

Nico slowly extended her fingers beneath his nose, felt his steady breath, and exhaled in relief.

“Mmm…”

Suddenly, the man on the ground let out a low groan, his eyelids fluttering, then opening to reveal blue irises, clouded with confusion.

What happened to me? Why did I suddenly pass out? Where am I?

Ye Qingfeng had been walking normally down the street when, for no reason, his eyelids grew heavy, and the next instant, he collapsed into unconsciousness.

Now awake, his mind brimmed with questions—only to meet a vast expanse of white, crowned by a single black mole!

This… this is the legendary big… no! A breast with a mole?!

“Hey, who are you? Why are you here? And how old are you?”

Nico noticed his invasive gaze, frowned, stepped back two paces, and fired off a string of impatient questions.

Though still disoriented, Ye Qingfeng decided to assess his current situation first.

The moment he lifted his head, he froze.

Lustrous pink hair, tied into two cute pigtails with slightly curled ends, large lively eyes brimming with wit and mischief, and a tear mole beside her left eye.

As for that adorable face—it made you want to take a bite.

After so much bad luck, even heaven couldn’t bear it anymore.

“I’m Ye Qingfeng, nineteen. Just got out of jail. I don’t know why I suddenly appeared here.”

Ye Qingfeng snapped back to reality, noticed her cooling gaze, and quickly answered her questions while standing up.

Just got out of jail… from the Public Security Bureau?

That’s troublesome…

Probably has no job. He doesn’t look like he committed a serious crime. Let me verify further—if he’s decent, I’ll lure him into the Rabbit Den.

“What did you do to end up in jail?”

“Uh… are you sure you want to know?” Ye Qingfeng scratched his head awkwardly—he didn’t want to ruin his impression with this beautiful woman by revealing that incident…

“Just spit it out! You just got out, so you’ve got no job, right? If it wasn’t anything serious…”

“Chance encounters are fate—I might consider hiring you at my company!”

Nico clearly wasn’t ready to let go—but if he lied or had committed a serious crime, she’d drop him immediately.

“I beat someone into a coma…” Ye Qingfeng hesitated, then bit his lip and confessed.

“…Goodbye!” Nico’s face remained expressionless. Without hesitation, she turned and walked away.

“Wait!”

Ye Qingfeng’s face twisted with frustration—he wanted to chase after her, explain—but after two steps, he stopped, slumping against the wall with a faint sigh.

Of course… it’s only natural not to help a stranger…

“Hey… I’ll give you one chance. Explain. Five minutes… no, three minutes. My time is precious!”

Nico’s sigh stirred something within her—hadn’t she, too, once been utterly alone?

She turned slowly, frowning as she fixed her gaze on Ye Qingfeng.

Ye Qingfeng’s eyes lit up, and he quickly recounted the story.

“Three years ago, while working part-time at a KTV during school breaks, I happened to see a customer groping a female employee. I rushed over to stop him.”

I repeatedly warned him not to touch her, but he ignored me.

Realizing words wouldn’t work, I grabbed the girl’s hand and tried to leave.

He didn’t stop us—until we reached the door, he shouted, “Wait!”

When I turned back, he sneered: “You know who my father is? I just want to have some fun. When she falls back into my hands, she might not even have a breath left!”

My mind went hot and…”

The story wasn’t complete. At the trial’s final moment, the girl turned on him.

When she spoke those words, he saw her tear-streaked face, heavy with guilt.

But Ye Qingfeng didn’t blame her. He simply curled his lips, and in the stunned silence of the courtroom, burst into hysterical laughter.

Do good people really get good outcomes…?

No… no, it’s the poor who deserve to suffer…

“You… hey… you shouldn’t have acted so impulsively. Come with me.”

Nico sighed regretfully, her gaze softening toward Ye Qingfeng. Three years of youth lost in prison… but he was still a good kid!

“I don’t even know your name. And you look a bit older than me.”

Ye Qingfeng walked beside her, unintentionally catching a rich, intoxicating scent—milky, pure as fresh milk, gentle and sweet, making him want to inhale deeply twice.

“Nico Demara. A few years older than you—call me Nico-jie!”

Nico secretly rejoiced: righteous heart, looks flawless, other qualities unknown—but if he joins, I’ll finally have a normal person by my side!

(New author, please show some love (????-)?)