Finally, Shen Yifei finished making the hot pot and left it cooling on the table.
However, my hands were a bit dirty, so I chose to go to the restroom, only to miss the faint silhouette inside the shower. So the moment I finished, the door slammed shut as Mu Qinglan jumped out of the shower.
Mu Qinglan appeared covered in water dripping down her body as the light hit her pale skin from head to toe. "What do you want?" She asked me while tilting her head without covering her naked body.
I honestly found her beauty unmatched.
'She looks like a doll...'
Black hair draped across her shoulder like obsidian silk, wisps clinging to her face as her pure white skin and round chest vanished under the towel.
Her delicate shoulders led down to a flat stomach with a navel that made men want to kiss it.
My eyes couldn't help but follow her lower abdomen down to her fluffy mound… and those beautiful hips.
The best part about her was those thick, meaty thighs, packed with muscle from her constant exercise and weight lifting.
I gawked at her body for far too long before handing her a towel.
"If we met you under normal circumstances, would we still have this type of relationship?"
"Impossible." She replied instantly.
Not that I minded or felt bad, because of all the help she gave me over the years, I wouldn't change how we met for the world. But thinking of that place now made my stomach churn with regret.
Was Ping alright?
"Have you seen enough?"
Although her emotions became muted and almost non-existent, even I could sense the slight irritation in her voice when asking this.
"Yeah, thanks."
I decided to be honest and enjoy her beauty, since it didn't matter anymore.
However, her face changed; maybe it shocked her when I was so direct? Mu Qinglan's brows knitted together as she touched her cheeks.
It might have been the first time I saw Mu Qinglan, the ice beauty, blush.
An enjoyable sight until I saw her lifting her leg before she snapped at me like a whip.
"Get out!"
Bang!
Avoiding her wrath, my back hit the door.
I smiled.
It was clearly a victory for me, but I couldn't help but glance back one last time before heading into the living room.
'We'll need to go out and hunt for more food.'
To become a leader, I had to choose a path or style. Whether that path was a kind leader, a charming overlord or a tyrant, the question was what I wanted to be... so couldn't I become a tyrannical overlord?
It would be better to create a new style and path of my own.
This world needs someone strong and capable.
'I cannot rely on Mu Qinglan alone!'
What if she isn't here? I would be dead.
I shouldn't become arrogant until I can back it up.
So, only recruiting S-Tier beauties will lead to my death right now. I am far too weak to wait for Jiang Roulan. After observing Shen Yifei, I noticed that her affection towards me was triple Mu Qinglan's.
[Would you like to recruit Shen Yifei?]
'Yes.'
Because she could serve as a different type, her cooking and first aid skills would be a help to the group and once I reached the next rank..... Then I could think about recruiting Jiang Roulan.
[You Have Recruited: Shen Yifei (B-Tier)]
• Shen Yifei's attributes are now visible
• You have gained 50 Experience
• You have shared Shen Yifei's [First Aid] skill.
[B-Tier Subject recruited!]
• You have gained 500 ZKP!
'Huh?'
The moment I noticed the subtle changes in Shen Yifei's eyes and her attributes floating above her head, part of me expected her to choose a second skill.
However, I received some ZKP instead.
[Tutorial Hint: Because Shen Yifei wasn't S-Tier, you didn't gain a bonus skill]
'Are there more rewards for higher Tiers?'
Although I understood that an S-Tier was special.
Not gaining a new skill from recruiting her made me feel salty.
Well, sometimes you lose.
In the future, I could just upgrade her using a Tier-up Potion.
When I scanned her attributes, they were okay. But compared to Mu Qinglan, I really couldn't see her fighting that often, but I didn't wish for her to die. So instead of rushing, I stopped and took a moment to breathe.
'Show me available Roles for Shen Yifei!'
[Roles Available]
• Maid
• Chef
• Nurse
• Housewife
• Companion
• Lover
• Poacher
• Mascot
The moment the list appeared, it almost made me spit out blood.
I couldn't understand why a few of the classes seemed a little wild or even completely inappropriate.
'Is this some type of power fantasy, where I fuck every woman and leave none spared?'
No…
Until she reaches S-Tier, let's keep my little brother safe from any infections or diseases!
'System, do any of these roles give her attributes a boost?'
[System: Cannot Answer!]
[Tutorial Hint: Some roles give bonuses for many skills, like Maid and Housewife, which encompass several skills.]
"What's the matter?" Shen Yifei gazed at me with confusion.
"Nothing, just thinking of something. Oh, and don't spit in my food."
"…Why the hell would I spit in your food?!"
Shen Yifei sometimes overreacted. It was cute. Like how she stomped on the floor hard enough that he twin tails bounced around.
Mu Qinglan was a peerless beauty, like those kung fu novels. Jiang Roulan, a hot police sister from next door and Shen Yifei were the annoying younger type. Who you just can't help but bully and follow with your eyes.
"Hmph…"
She flicked her hair and turned away, but I couldn't help but feel mischievous.
'Give her the Maid Role!'
[Shen Yifei's Role set to: Maid]
• Cooking will grant System experience.
• First aid will grant System experience.
• Amusing 'Wang John' will grant System experience.
The moment I changed her role, the pretty blonde shuddered, her hands grasping the counter as she turned back with a strange expression covering her lips.
"Mm?!"
A subtle groan escaped from her pink lips as she almost collapsed.
Of course, I just watched, curious about the change.
[Shen Yifei has become more conscious of your gaze]
—
[STATUS]
Name: Shen Yifei
Role: Maid
Tier: B
Affection: 192/500 (Recruitable)
Health: [●●●●●] 100% (Healthy)
Morale: [●●●●●] 100% (Confused but happy)
[STATS]
Strength | 0.7 --> 0.8
Physique | 1.3 --> 1.5
Agility | 0.8 --> 0.9
Spirit | 0.6 --> 1.2
[SKILLS]
Cooking: Level 4 → 5
First Aid: Level 5 → 6
Intuition: Level 2 → 3
Cleaning: Level 1
Inspect: Level 1
Manners: Level 1
—
With the second member, I wondered if it was time to go outside and hunt down some zombies with the group…
Staying at home was a little boring.
And thanks to Qinglan, I discovered how to get stronger!