The morning sun filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Feng Mansion, casting a golden glow over the charcoal-grey silk sheets.
Feng Yuan hadn't moved for hours. His arm was slightly numb, but he didn't care. Tucked into the curve of his neck was a ball of moon-silver fluff that smelled of morning dew and something sweet, like a blooming lotus.
Nan Si stirred, her tiny pink nose twitching. She opened her violet eyes and saw the sharp, handsome profile of her "Jue Jue." He was already awake, watching her with an intensity that felt like a warm blanket.
"Good morning, Sisi," he whispered, his voice husky with sleep. He leaned down and pressed a lingering, tender kiss to the top of her head.
Nan Si let out a lively, cheerful "Yip!" and began to nuzzle his chin, her tail wagging so enthusiastically it thumped against the mattress.
[Host, please! Have some mercy on the man,] Baby's voice popped into her head, sounding like it was munching on digital popcorn. [His heart rate is currently 120 beats per minute. If you keep being this cute, he's going to skip the board meeting and spend the day buying you a private island.]
'But Baby, he's so warm,' Nan Si replied innocently, her eyes curving into crescent moons as Feng Yuan rubbed her belly with his thumb.
"Now, wake up! Little Princess. We have to freshen up and get ready for company" Feng yuan said as he scoops her in his arms, looking at her with slight tenderness.
"Chirp!!" Nan Si asks as she rubbed against his chest. 'how soft he is, baby what's his affection level for me now?'
"Host, It is 58 now. It increased when you were sleeping with him." Baby replied while dancing around in space.
After getting ready, Feng Yuan carried her down to the dining room, refusing to put her down even while he drank his coffee. He had a custom velvet cushion placed on the chair beside him, but Nan Si had other ideas. She hopped onto his lap, claiming her "throne."
Just as Feng Yuan was hand-feeding her a piece of premium strawberry, the butler entered, looking hesitant.
"Chairman… Miss Lin Xiaoxi has arrived. She says she has an urgent 'business' apology."
Feng Yuan's expression instantly turned cold. The tenderness vanished, replaced by a cold, sharp aura.
"Go tell her there is no —"
But Lin Xiaoxi had already pushed past the butler. She entered in a white lace dress, looking beautiful at first glance. But the greed and arrogance in her eyes ruined that illusion.
"Brother Yuan, I felt so bad about yesterday. I brought some imported organic fruits which was just imported yesterday."
She placed a bag on the table, her eyes darting toward Nan Si as she walks toward her and tried to take it from his arms "She is! Brother Yuan, have you bought a pet for me"
"Miss Lin, please have some manners and please call me Mr feng as I am not familiar with you." Feng Yuan said coldly without looking at her.
"Who is she, Baby?" Nan Si asked while looking at the woman infront of her who was giving the vibe of white lotus.
"Host, She is the daughter of the Lin group president and she is chasing supreme god for two years but supreme god doesn't even look at her and she is so vicious she has nearly ruined five girls life because of jealousy and small conflicts." Baby said while looking at the data he got.
While Lin Xiaoxi was fuming with anger but suppressed when she thought who is in front of her and put on a smile she thought was graceful and said, "Yes, I'm sorry President Feng, I just thought we were familiar"
While Feng Yuan just looked at her coldly while tightening his arms around Nan Si and said to butler, "Please send Miss Lin out."
Lin Xiaoxi was startled and said, "Brother...no, President Feng I want to say if you kept a pet, you have to be careful, how about I take it to vet for checkup as it can be smelly if not got vaccinated or have some disease."
Nan Si's ears twitched. Smelly? She glanced at the treats, then at Xiaoxi's spotless white dress. A lively, mischievous glint flashed in her violet eyes.
[Host! Mischief Alert! Level 2: 'The Clumsy Princess!'] Baby cheered.
Nan Si stood up, looking incredibly innocent. She chirped and walked toward the edge of the table as if she wanted to be friends.
Xiaoxi's eyes lit up. She thought the fox was stupid.
"See? She likes me," Xiaoxi smirked.
Nan Si reached out a dainty paw—but instead of the treats, she "accidentally" knocked over Feng Yuan's full glass of chilled pomegranate juice.
Splash!
The deep red liquid sprayed perfectly across Xiaoxi's white lace dress.
"AH! My dress! You stupid—" Xiaoxi shrieked, her hand flying up.
Feng Yuan moved faster than a Striking cheetah. He caught her wrist mid-air, his grip so tight she gasped in pain. His eyes were dark, filled with terrifying, protective rage.
"Lin Xiaoxi," he said in a low, cold and dangerous voice, "if you can't even control your hand, I will erase the Lin family from this city's registry. Leave. Now."
Xiaoxi fled, sobbing in humiliation.
Nan Si, meanwhile, sat back down and let out a soft, "guilty" whimper, staring at the spilled juice with wide, watery eyes.
Feng Yuan immediately softened. He picked her up, checking her paws carefully.
"It's okay, Sisi. Don't be sad. It was just a glass." He kissed her nose, his voice dripping with gentleness. "You did nothing wrong."
[Host… you are a terrifyingly good actress,] Baby whispered. [He's literally apologizing to YOU because you ruined HER dress. Ten out of ten for manipulation.]
Later that afternoon at Feng Group Headquarters, Nan Si was living the high life.
Feng Yuan had moved his laptop to the low coffee table so he could work while she rested her head against his foot.
'Baby, why are humans so obsessed with these glowing boxes?' Nan Si asked, watching his fingers fly across the keyboard.
[It's called making money, Host. Though in his case, he's just building a mountain of gold for you to sleep on,] Baby replied. [Oh—heads up. Big news is coming.]
The office door opened, and the Head of Security entered, bowing deeply. He held a black-and-gold envelope.
"Chairman, the invitation for the Starry Night Gala has arrived. The organizers are asking if you will finally attend the auction this year."
Feng Yuan didn't even look up. "I have no interest in baubles."
Nan Si's ears perked up. Gala? Auction?
[Host!] Baby's voice turned serious. [I scanned the auction manifest. Item #09: the Lunar Heart Stone. It isn't a diamond. It's a fragment of the Demon Realm's core that fell into this world. If you obtain it, your cultivation will stabilize, and you can stay human for hours.]
Nan Si's eyes widened. She stood, walked to the desk, and slapped her paw onto the black-and-gold invitation.
"Yip! Yip!"
Feng Yuan paused, pen hovering over a contract. He looked at the invitation, then at his fox.
"You want to go, Sisi?"
Nan Si nodded vigorously, tail wagging.
Feng Yuan sighed, a helpless, indulgent smile breaking through his cold face which made his handsome face more stunning than ever. He picked her up and tucked her against his chest.
"If my little princess wants to go to a party, then we go to a party. I'll buy the whole ballroom if it makes you happy."
He looked at the Head of Security. "Accept the invitation. And tell the jeweler I want a custom harness for her. Something with diamonds. Only the best."
Nan Si purred, her heart warm.
'Wait for me, Jue Jue. Soon, I won't just be a fox on your lap. I'll be the girl walking by your side.'