When Bai Yan returned home, it was the middle of the night.
An Xiaowan, this silly girl, couldn’t hold off her sleepiness and lay curled up on the sofa, just like a cute little kitten.
Bai Yan entered home quietly, and although he didn’t make a sound, unexpectedly An Xiaowan murmured as she propped her delicate body from the sofa, sleepily looking at Bai Yan.
"Brother Yan, you’re back."
An Xiaowan, like a pet yearning for its owner, stretched her pale white arms and acted coquettishly; her beautiful eyes were still slightly squinted, she was really too tired.
"Silly girl, why haven’t you gone to sleep yet?"
Bai Yan walked over with a light laugh, and An Xiaowan’s arms naturally wrapped around Bai Yan’s neck.
"Ugh, I’m dead tired, Brother Yan, what mischief have you been up to again, coming back so late?"
An Xiaowan wrinkled her little nose in dissatisfaction, mumbling while leaning against Bai Yan.
Bai Yan couldn’t help but give a bitter smile, just about to bow his head to explain, but he found that An Xiaowan had already fallen asleep in his arms.
Bai Yan tenderly carried An Xiaowan back to her room, then stepped out.
As Bai Yan went downstairs, he noticed that the light was still on in An Yan’s room.
The door wasn’t locked, Bai Yan gently pushed and the door opened.
Facing away from the door, An Yan sat at her desk, still reviewing the company’s activity materials. She occasionally scribbled something; her stunning face occasionally frowned, her expression focused yet beautiful.
An Yan was wearing a light silk pajama, her back straight, her shoulders soft, and the pajama’s neckline was quite wide. The thin pajama couldn’t hide her curvaceous figure.
Bai Yan knocked on the door and softly said, "An Yan, it’s so late, you should go to sleep early, shouldn’t you?"
"Ah? Bai Yan, you’re back, um, I’ll go to sleep soon."
An Yan, without lifting her head, casually replied, her mind entirely focused on the materials before her, utterly unaware that her exquisite figure was exposed under Bai Yan’s gaze.
Bai Yan sighed, this female CEO was good in everything, just too serious about her work, not taking care at all about herself.
Bai Yan brewed a small bowl of oat and dates porridge in the kitchen, placed it beside An Yan’s desk. An Yan was so focused, she noticed Bai Yan entering the room but had no time to pay attention to him.
After An Yan finished all her tasks, it was already past 2 AM. She stretched languidly and stood up, noticed that Bai Yan had already gone back to his room to rest at some point.
A tempting aroma wafted over, and there was still a bowl of steaming oat and dates porridge on the table. An Yan was slightly startled, a gentle smile spread over her stunning face.
This silly man, still making porridge for me so late at night, he really tires himself out.
An Yan sipped the oat and dates porridge in small, elegant gulps.
The porridge was refreshing, warming up her stomach and, along with it, An Yan’s heart, sprouting a sweet sensation.
The next morning, Bai Yan prepared breakfast early, and the An sisters had gradually become accustomed to the pleasure of enjoying Bai Yan’s cooking.
This man is not only considerate and gentle, but his cooking skills are also superb.
Not only has An Xiaowan become increasingly infatuated with Bai Yan, but An Yan, in her everyday interactions, has also gradually developed a subtle feeling for Bai Yan, yet she wasn’t aware of it herself.
After dinner, An Yan went to work, and Bai Yan drove An Xiaowan back to school.
Bai Yan’s major courses were quite few, and close to the end of the class, he received a phone call from Boss Wang of Li Lai Casino.
"Tsk, Brother Bai, the outside world is now all paying attention to Wanyan Company, I heard from the old master that this company has some connection with you?"
"Boss Wang, why have you suddenly started paying attention to the pharmaceutical field? Could it be that someone in your family is ill?"
Bai Yan laughed and said, his attitude noncommittal.
Boss Wang sipped his steaming coffee and said with a smile, "Oh no no, it’s all because of Brother Bai, wherever you go, you’re the center of attention! Wanyan Company has a very strong momentum now, even though they haven’t officially started selling drugs yet, they already have a situation where thousands are emptying lanes in anticipation."
Faced with Boss Wang’s teasing eyes, Bai Yan smiled casually: "Boss Wang, did you come to see me for something today?"
"It’s not really a big deal, Brother Bai, do you still remember the Abnormal People Organization I mentioned to you back in Mo City? Today, I came here on behalf of the HZ City Abnormal People Organization to invite you to do an ability assessment, and maybe take on a title within the organization."
"Cough cough, Brother Bai, don’t refuse so quickly!"
Boss Wang looked at Bai Yan with a wry smile, "Actually, this is beneficial for both parties. The HZ City Abnormal People Organization doesn’t want to interfere with your freedom, and doing an ability assessment is a helpless act, because after all, those are the rules from above. The higher-ups also don’t want to have uncontrolled Abnormals within Hua Xia."
"If you could spare some time to make a trip, it would only delay about half a day, not too long. If you insist on not going, you might be considered a threat by the HZ City Abnormal People Organization and might face targeting from them—I wouldn’t be able to sort that out, and neither would you."
Boss Wang looked around and then whispered mysteriously to Bai Yan, "Also, it’s not just for letting them assess you for nothing. As long as Brother Bai registers with the HZ City Abnormal People Organization, depending on your power rating, there could be some unexpected benefits!"
"Benefits? What kind of benefits?"
Bai Yan raised his eyebrows.
Whether Demons or humans, all are creatures that don’t get up early without benefit!
For something with no benefit, Bai Yan truly couldn’t be bothered.
"This depends on the rating you get during the assessment, Brother Bai. For instance, as a member of the Abnormal People Organization, the most basic benefit is if you, Brother Bai, use your powers to do something that’s hard to settle, the HZ City Abnormal People Organization would naturally come to help wipe it clean."
"Of course, the premise is not to engage in illegal activities."
"And the higher the rating, naturally, the more benefits. However, what specific benefits there are, I’m not sure, as I’m just an external aide, merely running errands for the HZ City Abnormal People Organization."
Boss Wang’s expression was very humble.
Bai Yan suddenly blurted out from his mouth: "If I killed someone, would the Abnormal People Organization also help clean up?"
Boss Wang’s smile froze on his face, and he chuckled awkwardly, "Brother, you’re really no ordinary person, asking such a question? Besides, with your high level of medical skill, how come you suddenly think of murdering someone?"
"I just want to know, does killing someone violate the rules of the Abnormal People Organization?"
"It depends on who you kill. As long as you’re not indiscriminately killing the innocent, it’s allowed. If an Abnormal defends themselves and accidentally kills someone, it’s not considered a violation and won’t involve any secular official powers; at most, it’ll just merit a verbal reprimand."
Boss Wang pondered for a moment and then, with a somewhat weird look on his face, said: "Also, as far as I know, there seems to be an unwritten rule within the HZ Abnormal People Organization."
"What unwritten rule?"
"Killing Koreans or Japanese, regardless of the circumstances, is always considered self-defense and goes unpunished."
Boss Wang’s expression was odd, hard to say whether it was a sneaky smile or an agreement.
This unwritten rule indeed surprised Bai Yan.
But, Bai Yan really liked it.
"Okay, I agree. When is the assessment?"
Bai Yan said without hesitation.
"Alright, Brother Bai is really straightforward! How about we schedule it for three days from now? I’ll need to notify the HZ Abnormal People Organization to prepare for the assessment."
"Ok, I’m heading back then."
"Hey, Brother Bai, you just finished your exams and you’re rushing home so punctually for what? Why don’t we go have a drink somewhere?"
"No thanks, I need to go home and cook for Xiao Wan."
Bai Yan said indifferently.
"Man, you really are a good guy."
Boss Wang was taken aback, and then, with a mix of laughter and resignation, watched as Bai Yan got into his Maybach and sped away.
Although the An sisters are not ordinary, what kind of noble Demon Lord would cook for two regular women?
Bai Yan was truly carefree about it, not minding in the slightest.
True freedom means you can do as you please, without any restraint or control, and not care about societal approval.
By the time Bai Yan got back home, he found both An Xiaowan and An Yan were there, and... Chen Jing had also come!
"Oh? Everyone’s here?"
Bai Yan greeted them with a smile, barely glancing at Chen Jing.
Chen Jing’s clever smile hid her deep feelings for Bai Yan well; only her eyes, as soft as water, occasionally revealed a faint look of adoration when stealthily glancing at him.
"Brother Yan, why did you come back so late, weren’t the classes over?"
An Xiaowan cheerfully exclaimed and bounced up to him.
Among the three, she was Bai Yan’s official girlfriend, and the only one who could openly cling to Bai Yan without worrying about others’ opinions. Although they hadn’t fully disclosed their relationship to the public, both An Yan and Chen Jing tacitly approved of their relationship.
"The traffic delayed me a bit."
Bai Yan gently smiled, stroking An Xiaowan’s hair tenderly.
An Xiaowan’s cheeks flushed with pleasure, a sight that made Chen Jing force a smile and even made An Yan feel slightly uneasy.
Watching the man she cherished affectionately care for another woman right in front of her was indeed painful.
Unable to stand it any longer, An Yan stood up and pulled An Xiaowan away, giving her a stern look: "Bai Yan just got home and he’s tired. Let him rest a bit, don’t cling to him all the time."
An Xiaowan, with her hands behind her back, honestly replied but still stood close to Bai Yan, her soft body pressed against his.
"Since Bai Yan is back, how about we go out for dinner? What do you think?"
Chen Jing suggested with a smile.
An Xiaowan’s face lit up with an adorable smile, ready to speak, but her head received a gentle tap from Bai Yan: "What ’great’? Everyone will just eat quietly at home."
"Mean Brother~ you shouldn’t hit me; you’ll make me dumb eventually."
An Xiaowan pouted, her face a picture of grievance.
Bai Yan shook his head with a laugh, turning to Chen Jing and An Yan and saying, "Sit down for a while, I’ll go make the food."
With that, Bai Yan, carrying ingredients big and small, entered the kitchen.
Chen Jing, momentarily lost, blinked her sparkling eyes bewilderedly at An Yan, "Sister An, can Bai Yan cook?"
"Yes, Bai Yan’s cooking is delicious, even better than the chefs at the Radison Flagpole Garden Hotel!"
An Yan smiled elegantly, her tone full of admiration for Bai Yan; she was utterly satisfied with this young man.
"Then I’m lucky to be here today!"
"Ah, Brother Yan is so annoying, Xiao Wan wanted to go out to eat~"
"Xiao Wan, if you talk like that about Bai Yan, be careful he might tap your head again."
"He won’t! Xiao Wan is very impressive, if he dares to hit me again, Xiao Wan will bite Brother Yan!"
"Hehe, are you sure that’s not an attempt to kiss him?"
Chen Jing teased An Xiaowan, her beautiful face full of playful mischief.
"Jingjing, I’m going to fight you!"
"Hahaha, you crazy girl, don’t you dare tickle me."
An Xiaowan’s cheeks flushed red with annoyance as she playfully pounced on Chen Jing, their curvaceous bodies rolling together on the couch.