"Is he inside?" Ariel Higgins had returned to Wengquan Mountain Villa after three in the morning, having spent the evening out at a social engagement without any intention of coming back. However, she received a phone call from one of the villa’s attendants, claiming that Mr. Zuck had returned.
The relationship between Yusuf Zuck and Ariel Higgins was inscrutable; no one could guess the true nature of their connection. Of course, it was clear they shared a close relationship, which led the staff to believe there must be something more between them.
Despite the late hour, the attendant still called Ariel Higgins, who immediately rushed back to the villa.
"Mr. Zuck said no one is allowed to disturb him, and he instructed us to lock all three doors, declaring that he would not see anyone for twenty days," the attendant whispered.
"What is he doing?" Ariel Higgins walked up to the entrance of the glass corridor, the first barrier, which indeed was locked just as she noticed another door at the end of the corridor and then the door to the hot spring pool.
"He said meals and such can just be left at the door," the attendant continued.
"Then let’s do as he says," Ariel Higgins thought it over but decided not to disturb Yusuf Zuck. Given his secretive nature, she suspected something must have occurred, and he would come out when he was ready.
"Make sure his meals are of the highest quality, using insulated lunch boxes, and also, inform everyone else that for the next twenty days, the villa is to be closed off, and all those coming and going must not make any loud noises."
"Yes," the attendant immediately replied.
"I’m tired, and he’s taken over my place, huh..." Ariel Higgins rubbed her temples, having spent the evening dining with some friends from the Northeast, all of them from the gang-affiliated circles, and talking with them in the hotel room after drinking.
Of course, it was merely talking, discussing some business matters and nothing else. All the men who knew her held a certain fear of her; not only did they not dare to entertain lewd thoughts, but they even refrained from casting flirtatious glances her way.
Ever since she took over Brother Dao’s business, Ariel Higgins’s name had become renowned in Divine City. Everyone addressed her as Sister Bamboo, and all knew her to be a viper!
Sleep with a viper? One had to be prepared to be bitten to death! Hence, no one dared to harbor designs on her; instead, they respected her from a distance.
Early the next morning, Ariel Higgins got up early and went to the kitchen, where she personally cooked porridge, prepared eggs and milk, and then delivered them to the entrance of the glass corridor.
The door was still locked, offering no view inside, leading Ariel Higgins to feel a twinge of worry. She wanted to go in but hesitated.
While Ariel Higgins was pacing outside the glass corridor, an attendant came running over and urgently said, "Boss, boss... Mr. Zuck is... he’s..."
"What happened?" Ariel Higgins was taken aback. Could something have gone wrong?
"He’s swimming in the lake!" the attendant pointed outside and explained.
"Uh..." Ariel Higgins glanced at the locked door, then outside, before storming off in a huff. The source of this content ɪs novel~fire~net
The lake was vast, and September in Divine City was rather cool. Yet there was Yusuf Zuck, bathing in the lake, apparently catching fish!
"What’s the meaning of this, Zuck?" Ariel Higgins walked to the shore and shouted at Yusuf Zuck in the lake.
"Come on, join in the fun! Taking a cold bath in the morning is especially refreshing. Catch a couple of fish, and you can stew them for me later!" Yusuf Zuck waved to Ariel Higgins with a chuckle.
"You think I wouldn’t dare?" Annoyed, Ariel Higgins slipped off her cheongsam and, with a tip-toe point, leapt right next to Yusuf Zuck.
The water was deep, at least seven or eight meters at this spot, but it was very clean and semi-transparent since it was spring water that could be directly consumed.
The moment she jumped in, Yusuf Zuck swiftly made his escape. He had only been teasing her as the water was especially cold in the early morning, and only a fool would jump into the lake for a bath; yet to his surprise, Ariel Higgins had actually taken the plunge.
"Don’t you run!" Seeing Yusuf Zuck dive into the water, Ariel Higgins immediately chased after him. Zuck was fast at swimming, but Higgins was even faster, like a professional athlete. In just a few seconds, she caught hold of Zuck’s calf underwater.
"Huff~" Struggling in vain to break free, Zuck had no choice but to surface, then poke his head above the water.
Ariel Higgins burst out of the water right after him.
"What are you doing?" Higgins asked.
"What are YOU doing?" Zuck rolled his eyes as he spoke.
"I’m asking you, why did you ask people to not disturb you?" Higgins slicked back her drenched hair, looking exceptionally captivating at that moment, like a lotus flower rising from the water. Although still clad in a bikini, she left very little to the imagination.
"I was about to explode," Zuck said quietly. "These past few days, I’ve felt like my body’s about to burst. I didn’t want to hurt anyone else, so I’m here to train for a few days!"
"Did your training go haywire?" Higgins exclaimed in shock.
"Who knows, maybe it’s pent-up lust that’s not been released," said Zuck, glancing deliberately below Higgins’ neck!
"Then let me help you... vent that fire."
With a "whoosh," before Zuck could even reply, the girl dove into the water, wrapped her arms quickly around Zuck’s waist, and slid her hand into places she shouldn’t!
"F*ck, what are you doing, get out of here, what the... ugh... damn it..." Zuck didn’t finish his sentence; his entire being became still in the water because... because...
Zuck’s mind went blank, his soul seemingly departed in an instant...
In less than a minute, Ariel Higgins emerged with a mischievous grin, "I’m out of breath... Shall we take this elsewhere?"
"Why... why do this?" Zuck suddenly wrapped his arms around her.
"I’m a normal woman too, unloved by men... And you’re too timid, afraid to make the first move, so it’s up to me to take the lead..." Higgins mimicked a tone of grievance.
"I had no pent-up lust before, but now you’ve stoked it, now you damn well take responsibility!" Zuck glared, scooped Higgins up, and leaped into the air. With a thought of telekinesis, they both landed back on the roof of the hot spring’s room and then dove inside.
His telekinetic powers could now traverse over three kilometers, about 3,700 meters!
Zuck was like dry tinder, surrounded by a flock of beauties but no different from an ascetic monk.
And Higgins was a roaring blaze, a mature woman guarding countless lonely nights.
Today, Higgins’ unprecedented move tore through all pretense, both on the surface and within their hearts. At this point, what was the use of Zuck pretending to be a gentleman? What harm was there in being a scoundrel? What if lightning struck him down?
Joyous cries echoed within the hot spring as Higgins, in a moment of triumph, laughed gleefully and called out in sheer delight.
For the whole day, both Yusuf Zuck and Ariel Higgins didn’t show their faces. They didn’t leave the building, they didn’t eat.
It wasn’t until the evening that Higgins stepped out of the hot spring, now dressed in a blue-and-white cheongsam patterned outfit. The hot spring had a wardrobe for her.
"Go to Old Du’s place and get an old hen; my office has some Ginseng. Have the kitchen prepare it. Also, send someone to the seafood market to buy a few wild eels; they’re good for nourishing blood and qi. I’ll cook them myself. Also, I won’t be seeing any guests for the next few days. Keep my cell phone with you. If anybody asks for me, just say I’m out," Higgins instructed nonchalantly as the attendant took note immediately.