Chapter 90: Feigning Weakness to Better Win Over Nico

This is seven hundred thousand Ding Ni! Seven hundred thousand!

"Don't throw it around carelessly!"

Nico's eyes lit up, her pupils instantly dilating as she rushed forward a step to catch the Ding Ni mid-air, shooting Ye Ye Qingfeng a glare filled with heartache.

Seeing Nico's money-obsessed expression, Ye Ye Qingfeng broke into an amused smile.

Hehehe—!

A mere few hundred thousand Ding Ni reduced Sister Nico to this state; he hadn't even unleashed his ultimate move yet!

"Ahem... where did you get so much Ding Ni?"

Hiding the hand holding the Ding Ni behind her back, Nico feigned indifference, cleared her throat lightly, and asked.

"Want to know?"

Ye Ye Qingfeng raised an eyebrow slightly at Nico and patted the spot beside him, gesturing for her to sit closer so he could explain in detail.

"I do want to know~"

Smiling ingratiatingly, Nico strode over to sit beside Ye Ye Qingfeng, widening her eyes to display a heart-melting expression of pity while secretly tucking the Ding Ni under the pillow with the hand hidden behind her back.

Ye Ye Qingfeng extended his arm around Nico, resting his hand on her opposite shoulder, applying slight pressure to guide her to lean against him, and said in a casual tone, "I won two million five hundred thousand Ding Ni today."

After a moment's thought, he decided to reveal a figure close to one-quarter of his total assets; regardless, keeping a card up one's sleeve was never a mistake.

Moreover, in Ye Ye Qingfeng's view, two million five hundred thousand Ding Ni was already sufficient to handle Nico; besides, as long as he could raise her affection level, there would be an endless stream of Ding Ni later, and if throwing Ding Ni could instantly boost affection, he might as well operate directly with Ding Ni without pretense.

Furthermore, he could still draw out the Ether Affinity Potion he currently desired most; this was simply too tempting; if one were to ask what was most dangerous in this world?

Undoubtedly, it was the Hollows and the Ethereals within them; once his Ether Affinity was maxed out, he could confidently shout: Who else is there!

Nico's body visibly trembled violently, her pupils suddenly dilating as she recalled Ye Ye Qingfeng's casual expression; coupled with the tangible ten thousand Ding Ni, she had no reason to doubt him.

"H-how much?"

"It was originally three million; after tax, it came to exactly two million five hundred thousand seven hundred and twenty-four Ding Ni."

The corners of Nico's mouth twitched; in her heart, she already believed this was true, otherwise, how could the amount be so precise down to the last digit?

"Brother Ye Qingfeng! Has Sister treated you well usually!"

Acting like a little bird seeking dependence, Nico actively burrowed into Ye Ye Qingfeng's embrace, pressing her proud chest lightly against his, extending a slender finger to poke his other pectoral, and slowly tracing circles on his chest.

Hiss—! A temptress! And what an alluring, big temptress!

This combination of moves from Nico instantly made Ye Ye Qingfeng's heart itch; he fiercely bit his tongue, the sharp pain shooting through him preventing him from easily losing himself in this den of tenderness.

Of course, this wasn't because Ye Ye Qingfeng was indifferent to women; quite the opposite, desire was the driving force that propelled people forward!

But Nico was different; one could tell at a glance that she was pretending; if he fell for it and followed her rhythm, he would inevitably end up losing both his money and the girl.

By then, the Ding Ni would be gone! The affection level wouldn't have increased! It was even possible he wouldn't have gained the slightest advantage.

As for whether Sister Nico might actually not be acting, Ye Ye Qingfeng immediately dismissed that possibility; the reason was quite simple: aside from her personality being carefree yet meticulous, who would believe it when she didn't even blush!!

Ye Ye Qingfeng's mind had cooled down a bit at this moment; feigning immersion, he slowly slid the hand resting on her shoulder downward, brushing past her delicate small hand before finally settling on her slender waist.

Ye Ye Qingfeng applied gentle pressure and pulled her closer again, saying, "Of course Sister Nico treats me very well!"

"You see~ Sister treats you so well! We are still family, right?"

Nico hadn't expected Ye Ye Qingfeng to be so bold, but she still obediently leaned into his embrace, adjusting to a comfortable position against his shoulder; a trace of cunning flashed in her eyes as she deliberately breathed heavily near his Adam's apple, "Hoo! Now Sister has encountered a little difficulty and needs some help; Ye Qingfeng wouldn't refuse to help, right~!"

Feeling the softness in his arms, Ye Ye Qingfeng curled the corner of his mouth; a scent unique to Nico permeated the surroundings, allowing him to inhale her fragrance with every breath, while continuous wisps of hot air against his Adam's apple constantly teased his rapidly beating heartstrings.

"But! I plan to save this money," Ye Ye Qingfeng pretended to look very conflicted.

This instantly sparked Nico's curiosity; she lifted her head, blinked her big eyes, and pursed her tender lips slightly, "Is that so~? What are you saving it for?"

Sister Nico thought she was one step ahead, standing on the second floor while viewing Ye Ye Qingfeng as being on the first.

But the reality was that Ye Ye Qingfeng knew Nico was on the second floor, while he himself was actually standing on the fifth.

Seeing that Sister Nico had successfully taken the bait, Ye Ye Qingfeng pretended to be shy, turning his head to look aside, forcibly suppressing the corners of his mouth from rising as he feigned embarrassment, "I plan... to use this Ding Ni to take a wife......"

?? Nico widened her eyes in surprise; No way! Could Ye Qingfeng actually be so innocent!

With Ye Ye Qingfeng saying this, how could Nico have the nerve to ask for this Ding Ni again? But......

She had already burrowed into someone's embrace; asking her to give up now was truly hard to accept!

Moreover... moreover, the current posture was really quite embarrassing!

A slight flush rose on Nico's pretty face at this moment as she rapidly thought about her next move in her mind; Ye Ye Qingfeng's single sentence had completely disrupted all the plans she had prepared in advance.

"If... Sister Nico really needs this Ding Ni......" Seeing Nico's distressed expression, Ye Ye Qingfeng feared she might suddenly give up and promptly spoke, "It's not impossible......"

Some words shouldn't be spoken by him first; otherwise, the effect wouldn't be as good.

"Don't worry! Just lend it to me for an emergency!" Seeing there was still hope, Nico's eyes suddenly lit up; she sat up abruptly, patted her chest, and guaranteed, "I will definitely pay you back later!"

Ye Ye Qingfeng suppressed the urge to retort; Pay back? Nico paying back Ding Ni? Who would believe such words?

Anyway, he didn't believe it, and besides, he never intended for Nico to repay him in the first place!

Moreover, it was impossible to give it all to Nico at once; it definitely had to be given to her gradually; otherwise, if she thought he was penniless, how could they maintain a steady flow over the long term?

"But... Sister Nico, you haven't even given me last month's wages......" Ye Ye Qingfeng continued playing the role of an innocent big boy, "If I give it all to you... I'm afraid......"

Ye Ye Qingfeng's hint was already very clear: giving Nico Ding Ni was no problem, but a guarantee was needed, and it was impossible for him to produce it all at once.

Later, whenever Nico lacked Ding Ni, she would need to come primarily to him to ask for it.

The significance of his doing this was quite simple: after a few times, he would more or less have won over Sister Nico; with her owing so much Ding Ni, she would have no choice but to act like a little lamb, entirely at his mercy.