Qin Xiangnan, a peak-level Solar Blaze-class Oracle, had long been stationed at the Northern Residence.
Within the Swordsman Organization, aside from the Commander-in-Chief who existed only in legends, he was undoubtedly the steadfast pillar.
Chu You’s breath froze instantly, her mind going blank, leaving only one crystal-clear thought—absolutely, absolutely under no circumstances could he sense anything amiss!
That meticulous old bastard—if he ever found out she was still alive… Chu You didn’t dare think further, only feeling a chill crawl down her spine.
Under her terrified gaze, Lin Mo’s eyes flickered with amusement.
His fingertip swiped across the screen, not only pressing the answer button but also…
That bastard actually turned on the speakerphone!
“Lin Mo?” Immediately, Vice Minister Qin’s deep, resonant voice came through the phone.
Chu You trembled all over, biting her lip hard and holding her breath.
She frantically signaled Lin Mo with her eyes to let her go, her entire aura instantly weakening, her eyes full of silent pleading.
But Lin Mo seemed not to notice at all.
He replied in a casual, effortless tone, “Good evening, Minister Qin. Any instructions?”
At the same time, his free hand shamelessly landed on Chu You’s waist, stroking over the thin fabric of her school uniform with a measured touch.
The burning heat from his palm transmitted through the cloth, the unmistakably dominant and invasive caress making her hairs stand on end.
Chu You’s face flushed bright red, but she pressed her lips tightly, not daring to make a sound.
Her struggle was limited to slight twisting, a silent protest.
“I heard you’ve been quite active since arriving in Binhai…” Vice Minister Qin’s voice remained stern from the other end, “Tell me, how’s the investigation on the Mutation Experiment going?”
“The stage’s all set…” Lin Mo not only showed no restraint but escalated further.
His hand slowly slid down along Chu You’s waistline, fingertips teasing just barely, eyes gleaming with unfathomable amusement.
“Just waiting for the sewer rats to crawl onto the stage.”
Qin Xiangnan gave a measured “Hmm.”
“Keep your own limits, and by the way, the communication I sent you this morning…”
“Minister Qin!” Lin Mo suddenly interrupted, his hand’s movements growing bolder. “Message received. Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.”
“Ugh…” Chu You shuddered violently, nearly shouting out loud.
She bit her lip hard, glaring at Lin Mo in embarrassment and anger—if you got the message, why squeeze my thigh?!
Immediately, an endless tide of fury and humiliation surged within her.
Ever since learning that this world had [Oracle]—a supernatural ability—Chu You dreamed of finding an Oracle who could change gender, to help her regain her male form.
In other words—she had maintained a male mindset and thinking from beginning to end.
So, being transmigrated into a woman, learning that in the novel she was destined to be killed by the male lead, faking her death to escape, then being hunted down by this dog of a man, and having to keep a low profile as an Oracle and serve as his maid—all of that she could endure.
But now, being pinned on the sofa and toyed with by Lin Mo, that bastard… Chu You clenched her fists, nearly overwhelmed by the urge to drag him down with her.
But thinking of Qin Xiangnan on the other end of the line, she only lightly pinched Lin Mo’s arm as a warning.
“Since you understand the situation, I won’t be long-winded…” Vice Minister Qin chuckled lightly over the phone. “The Minister might come back soon to inspect work, so I need to prepare.”
“Understood, Minister Qin. I won’t disturb your work.”
“Hang up now. Stay safe.”
“Beep—”
As soon as the call ended with a busy tone, Chu You felt as if she had just heard the most beautiful, melodious sound in the world.
Then, the repressed rage and shame in her chest erupted like a volcano.
“Lin Mo! You bastard! Let me go!” She struggled violently, pushing the man on top of her with all her limbs, her voice hoarse and trembling from the earlier suffocation.
But her strength was like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of Lin Mo.
Without breaking a sweat, Lin Mo used his body weight to pin her down harder into the sofa, one hand easily restraining her wildly flailing wrists, pressing them above her head.
“What? You dare act arrogant just because the call’s over?”
Lin Mo looked down at her, eyes deepening with amusement, while his other hand began moving deliberately.
His fingertips traced the curve of her thigh, stroking the thin layer of white over-the-knee stockings with just the right pressure.
The silky fabric made a faint rustling sound under his calloused fingers—an exquisitely clear noise to Chu You that sent a humiliating chill down her spine.
“Bastard! Pervert! Let go of me! Did you hear me!”
Chu You trembled with rage, kicking her legs fiercely, but she couldn’t shake off that wicked hand.
Lin Mo ignored her curses, as if merely caressing an interesting toy.
“This morning, in the classroom…” His gaze fixed on her flushed face, burning with anger and humiliation, he spoke slowly, fingertips lightly tracing the stocking’s edge.
“You actually let your guard down enough to hug someone you’d only known for less than a day.”
Chu You’s struggle suddenly froze, her curses cut off abruptly, confusion flashing in her eyes.
Then came a fiercer resistance and accusation: “You little bastard, you’re spying on me, aren’t you?!”
“Spying?” Lin Mo chuckled lightly.
“Senior, do you really think I’m some evil capitalist? To let a fragile girl like you go investigate such a dangerous matter alone…”
He bent down, leaning close to her ear, warm breath scattering over her sensitive earlobe, his voice carrying a trace of coldness: “Chu You, am I really that bad in your eyes? All those surveillance cameras I installed around campus were just so I could spot trouble the moment you’re in danger. That’s all.”
“You, I…” Chu You wanted to speak but her voice involuntarily softened.
“You don’t believe I’m this considerate, do you?” Lin Mo cut her off with a flat tone.
“Just like the day you faked your death, you didn’t believe I meant no harm.”
His fingertips pressed slightly harder, the heat from his palm passing through the stockings, burning to the point Chu You felt short of breath.
“Senior…” Lin Mo’s voice dropped, heavy and oppressive, “Behave yourself. Binhai lately…”
He stopped midway, slowly lifting his hand to brush his knuckles against Chu You’s cheek, the gesture intimate.
“Stay vigilant enough.”
Having said that, he finally released her wrists, stood up slowly, towering over her as if everything before had been a casual tease.
Chu You immediately curled up, clutching a nearby pillow tightly as if to block out his lingering presence.
Biting her lip, chest heaving wildly, she lifted her eyes and glared fiercely at Lin Mo.
Seeing her frightened yet forced calm expression, Lin Mo straightened his slightly rumpled shirt cuffs, said nothing more, and turned toward the study.
“There’s some prepared food in the fridge’s fresh-keeping compartment, just heat it up and eat.”
“Finish your meal and rest early. Good night, Senior.”
Lin Mo’s words froze Chu You in place.
She watched his figure disappear behind the study door, remaining silent.
The empty living room held only Chu You, feeling the lingering heat on her thigh and the shame and strangeness spreading in her heart.
So pathetic!
Chu You despised herself once again in her mind, burying her face deep into the soft pillow.
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