Here, after being untied, Gujiajia was led into a guest room on the second floor.

The room was about twenty square meters. The entire left wall was lined with bookshelves, packed with books.

On the windowsill sat three potted plants and a small glass tank. Inside, a tiny turtle basked in the sunlight.

Simple and cozy—no one would guess a Dark Dragon lived here!

Most eye-catching was the huge bed in the center.

White bed curtains were drawn aside, revealing a gift box tied with a golden ribbon.

A perfumed card lay atop it. Gujiajia picked it up.

"Two hours later, wear this and come downstairs to see me."

The girl’s cool, clear voice seemed to echo in her ears.

Gujiajia tossed the card aside but couldn’t resist her curiosity. She opened the box.

Inside lay a short white-and-blue court dress and a pair of white lace thigh-high stockings.

A set of pearl tassel earrings, matching pearl hairpins, and a bracelet gleamed softly. Each pearl was plump, round, and crystal clear.

Beside it, a shoebox held a pair of blue low-heeled pumps.

No brand was visible, but every item looked exquisitely crafted. Their price was clearly steep.

Gujiajia lifted the dress. The fabric felt cool and silky, smooth against her skin.

Even the dress’s decorations were strung with lustrous white pearls.

"This texture…"

She’d never seen such expensive clothing, let alone worn any.

Her family wasn’t well-off. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have taken the high-bounty mission to support them. That’s why she’d infiltrated the Dark Dragon’s lair—and ended up captured.

But… was it really okay to wear this?

Gujiajia hesitated, placing the dress back. She frowned slightly.

What was the Dark Dragon planning?

She’d come to kill her!

Yet the Dark Dragon gave her fine clothes and jewelry.

It reeked of a hidden scheme.

Was this meant to tempt her?

Such cheap tricks wouldn’t work on her. Gujiajia snorted in disdain.

She could never be tempted by the Dark Dragon!

Steeled, she headed to the bathroom next door for a shower.

Two hours later, Su Qingshan still hadn’t seen Gujiajia downstairs. She had to search for her.

The door wasn’t locked. A gentle push opened it.

But she knocked anyway.

Gujiajia stood before a full-length mirror, dressed in the court gown. It made her look dignified yet tender.

The high-waisted cut accentuated her slender waist, highlighting her curves and long legs.

Beneath the elaborate skirt, the lace trim of her white stockings peeked out. Su Qingshan’s gaze lingered there briefly before shifting away.

The sound of boots on the floor snapped Gujiajia out of her thoughts. She turned slowly.

"It suits you."

Hearing the girl’s praise, Gujiajia’s cheeks flushed pink. Her smile turned shy.

But instantly, she clenched her fingers tightly.

Don’t slack off!

Don’t be tempted by the Dark Dragon!

She steadied herself, forcing her smile to fade.

Before her, the beautiful girl wore a black baseball jacket over a loose hoodie, paired with matching military pants and long boots.

Silver hair was tied back casually with a black ribbon, bouncing with each step—radiating youthful energy.

This androgynous style made her look cool and dashing.

Gujiajia, who’d just vowed to resist temptation, found her eyes widening slightly. She was stunned by the girl’s breathtaking beauty.

"Hey, Miss Gu," Su Qingshan narrowed her eyes, disliking that stare.

Unaware, Gujiajia was suddenly pinned against the mirror by Su Qingshan.

"I don’t like your look," Su Qingshan said coldly.

Gujiajia braced her hands on Su Qingshan’s shoulders. Before she knew it, her cheek was pinched tight.

*Ding! Female lead’s affection points +1!*

Su Qingshan froze at the system alert in her mind.

*This female lead… does she have a special kink?*

It made her want to test further.

"This is punishment. Next time you stare like that, I’ll…"

Su Qingshan’s hand slid down, nearing Gujiajia’s chest—until Gujiajia grabbed it.

"Don’t you dare!" Gujiajia glared, her face burning crimson.

Whether from anger or shyness, it was hard to tell.

"Remember: next time you look at me like that, I won’t pinch your face," Su Qingshan said icily.

No system alert came. She released Gujiajia’s hand.

"Follow me downstairs."

She turned and left.

"Where to?"

Gujiajia trailed behind.

"To finish… our date."

*To complete the system’s assigned task: a date.*

"Finish… a date? Weren’t we doing it tomorrow?"

Gujiajia felt something off.

Su Qingshan recalled the system’s cutesy pleading to rush the task. Her brow furrowed. "I changed my mind."

Gujiajia sensed the girl’s aura turn icy.

"Miss Gu, where would you like to go on our date?"

*Step one: learn the female lead’s preferences.*

"I…" Gujiajia lowered her head, stammering silently.

Su Qingshan’s expression turned odd. She glanced at the tall, elegant woman beside her. "Wow, my dear Sect Leader, have you never been on a date before?"

Spot on, Gujiajia snapped her head up. "So what if I haven’t? Do you have experience?"

"More than enough to teach you. Watch and learn."

Su Qingshan took her straight to a massive amusement park in the suburbs.

The square before the gate was a sea of people. Laughter filled the air as crowds snacked, took photos, and gathered around a dozen adorable kawaii mascots handing out candy and balloons to kids.

Gujiajia’s eyes cut through the crowd, landing on the long ticket queues.

A single package ticket cost 270 yuan.

A couple’s special was 520 yuan.

Rides could be paid for individually—65 yuan per main attraction. Four rides would cost 260 yuan.

Adding smaller rides, snacks, and drinks would exceed the package price.

No calculation made it worthwhile.

Even 270 yuan was far beyond her budget.

What a waste!

"Shall we go somewhere else?" Gujiajia suggested.

Su Qingshan hooked a finger under Gujiajia’s chin, forcing her head around.

She pulled Gujiajia closer, whispering against her ear, "My dear Sect Leader, you wouldn’t want your humiliating moments leaked, would you?"

"I’ve saved those videos carefully."

Gujiajia deflated. "What do you want?"

She’d already agreed to date the Dark Dragon. As long as it wasn’t outrageous, what couldn’t she compromise on?

"First, enjoy the date wholeheartedly…"

"Second, focus entirely on me during the date…"

"Third… I’ll judge your performance."

"Miss Gu, do you still want to leave?"