Manipulative Harem God

Chapter 326 Unexpected Birthday Present (2)

Sun Qiang’s laughter echoed in the place, a blend of satisfaction and malice. “Haha… You’ve played the long game, Ningning. Don’t blame me for being ruthless!” His hand instinctively reached for a piece of cake, poised to take a triumphant bite, only to abruptly throw it away with a horrified expression.

“Put this cake away quickly!” he barked at his accomplice.

As the tainted cake soared through the air, Sun Qiang, unaware of Hu Ning’s exceptional bloodline, reveled in the success of his devious plan.

The cake, infused with the potent aphrodisiac, was a devious concoction. However, in their scheming, neither Wei Jun nor Sun Qiang were aware that Hu Ning’s extraordinary bloodline bestowed upon her a unique defense against poisons.

Yet, this ability was a double-edged sword, active only when not in a dormant stage.

In this dormant state, Hu Ning found herself far more vulnerable to the effects of any poison than an ordinary person.

Meanwhile, Hu Ning, now in the adjacent room, fought against the poison’s relentless grip. Beads of perspiration dotted her forehead as she navigated the unfamiliar surroundings. The dormant stage of her bloodline left her defenseless, and each step felt like a battle against an invisible adversary.

Sun Qiang, on the other hand, chuckled with self-satisfaction, blissfully ignorant of the complexities unfolding within the veins of his unsuspecting adversary. “Wei Jun, once this takes full effect, she’ll be at my mercy. Ningning won’t stand a chance.”

Wei Jun nodded in agreement, though a lingering doubt flickered in his eyes. “But, young master, are you sure about this? What if—”

Sun Qiang interrupted, “No ‘what ifs.’ I’ve planned this meticulously. She won’t escape the consequences of deceiving me for this long.”

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The orchestrated plans unfolded smoothly, yet an unforeseen variable loomed on the periphery, waiting to disrupt the carefully laid schemes.

As Zhang Wei left Zhou Jiajia to change, his keen gaze caught the open door of the adjacent room. A sudden appearance caught him off guard—Hu Ning emerged, her disheveled appearance telling a tale of unexpected turmoil.

Their eyes locked in a moment of shared astonishment.

!?

Amidst a whirlwind of emotions, Hu Ning, driven by urgency, made a brash move. She trotted forward, seized Zhang Wei’s hand, and with a determined pull, ushered him inside.

!!

The room swallowed them in a cloak of secrecy as Hu Ning swiftly closed and locked the door. In the charged silence, Zhang Wei’s concern reflected in his eyes. “Are you poisoned?” he asked, probing the depths of her distress.

As they stood in the dimly lit room, Hu Ning, her breath controlled but eyes betraying her weakness, nodded hesitantly. “I… I didn’t anticipate it would escalate like this.”

Zhang Wei’s brow furrowed, “What happened?”

Hu Ning, glancing around the room for any signs of eavesdroppers, confessed, “Sun Qiang… he poisoned me. It’s potent, and I need an antidote.”

Zhang Wei nodded, determination etched across his features. “I can help you.”

“You can!?” Hu Ning spoke, stunned. The uncertainty in her eyes mirrored her lack of knowledge about the poison and her reliance on ancestral remedies.

Unfazed, Zhang Wei grinned with unwavering confidence. “I can.” His assurance held a silent promise, suggesting an arsenal of methods to rid her body of the poison. Seeking clarity, he queried, “Which method should I use — the one with the least pain or the most pain?” His eyes sparkled with mischief.

??

Hu Ning, grappling with a surge of pain, grunted in response. “Least!” she blurted out, her eyes tightly shut in discomfort.

Zhang Wei’s gaze zeroed in on her glossy lips. With a triumphant smile, he swiftly guided her backward, pressing her against the cold wall.

The sudden shift made Hu Ning’s eyes snap open, only to be met with a scene that left her utterly astounded.

His lips descended upon hers, the initial chill evolving into a warm, enveloping sensation that momentarily swept away her pain.

“Uuu!”

Panic seized her, and she tried to resist, attempting to push him away. Zhang Wei’s eyes bore into hers, a silent warning as he scolded, “Do you want to remove the poison or not?”

!!

Hu Ning, subdued by the intensity of his voice, spoke softly this time, “Is… is this the only way?”

Zhang Wei snapped back, “Didn’t you ask for it yourself? Now, shut up!” His stern scolding silenced her, and once again, their lips met, the urgency of the moment drowning out any lingering doubts or protests.

Hu Ning’s mouth was still wide open in shock. As he scolded her, his tongue swiftly found its way inside her mouth, a sudden feeling of warmth enveloping her.

Her eyes were stunned, but her body responded, her hands weakly wrapping around the back of his neck as he continued to explore her fragrant mouth.

Amidst the unexpected embrace, Hu Ning’s breath grew ragged, her words escaping in a whisper, “W-what… what are you doing?”

He paused, lips lingering a hair’s breadth away from hers. “Trying to neutralize the poison. Just bear with it a little longer,” he murmured, his voice a low, and soothing.

Her blood surged, and a rouge heat spread across her body, intensifying with each fleeting second. “It’s getting worse,” she confessed, her breath catching between uneven gasps.

Zhang Wei pulled back slightly, concern etching his features. “Hold on! I need to concentrate.”

‘Why isn’t it working?’ Zhang Wei cursed, his brows furrowed in confusion.

[Host, do what you are best at!] The system offered a free suggestion.

‘What do you mean?’ Zhang Wei inquired, suspicion lining his voice.

[Host, the contact with you is only worsening things for her; the serpent bloodline inside her is awakening. You can’t leave the process in between.]

“Can’t leave the process in between, huh…” Zhang Wei muttered, stunned. The perplexed expression on his face soon transformed into a wicked smile.

Hu Ning shivered, meeting his intense gaze, a sense of foreboding enveloping her. “What are you saying? I can’t understand anythi—ugh!”

She suddenly clutched his back tightly, the pain escalating, her own body now glowing red.