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Even in that atmosphere yesterday, they couldn't suppress their inner urges. Although they didn't rush out of the tent to join in, they had already grasped the importance of taking matters into their own hands.
The cat-girl Lynette is very curious and has taken action more than once. Even a cold beauty like Clorinde couldn't resist yesterday and experienced that kind of fun for the first time, using Lu Lin's live broadcast as material.
However, they lacked knowledge in this area, and everything they did was based on instinctive reactions and actions, so the effects they experienced were generally mediocre.
Although they experienced it, it wasn't enough to quench their thirst, which planted a seed in their hearts to yearn for true happiness.
"How did you sleep last night? You two don't look like you slept well!" Lu Lin had already prepared breakfast when Claurind and Lynette got up.
He handed two bowls of seafood porridge to the two women, feigning innocence and concern for them.
"The sound of the waves is so loud it's hard to fall asleep," Claude said, pursing her lips meaningfully.
Lynette is usually a man of few words and prefers to act like a robot to minimize communication with others, but even she couldn't help but nod in agreement at this moment.
It seems they really suffered a lot last night. The fire was started and there was no effective way to put it out, so it must have been quite an ordeal.
After the storm subsided, Lu Lin and Navia slept soundly, completely satisfied. But Lu Lin and Navia tossed and turned all night, only managing to get three or four hours of light sleep.
"It seems the scenery along the coast is nice, but not really suitable for camping. Let's find another place next time." Lu Lin's slightly self-reproachful look made Claude grumble inwardly.
Do you want a next time?
"Have some porridge first. After you finish, I'll give you a massage. I have some medical knowledge, and massage can help relieve your fatigue."
"No need, I..." Linette didn't dare to let him help her with the massage and immediately wanted to refuse, but Lu Lin interrupted her.
“Miss Lynette has a performance today. If she makes a mistake because she hasn’t rested well and is not in good spirits, it will damage her reputation.”
“Miss Lynette, you don’t miss your brother either…”
Although she felt that Lu Lin's words sounded a bit strange and not quite right, she was also afraid that her lack of rest would affect her brother's performance.
The cat-like girl pursed her lips and agreed, "Then... I'll trouble you, Mr. Lu!"
"No need to be so polite, just call me Lu Lin."
"I don't have much work to do today. I haven't had enough rest, so I'll just go to Navia's house to catch up on some sleep. I won't trouble Mr. Lu." Klorinde shook her head and declined Lu Lin's suggestion.
"My massages are not just about relieving fatigue; they are also beneficial for treating hidden injuries in the body."
Miss Clarinde has been through countless battles and has never been defeated, but she has also suffered many injuries, both big and small, and has accumulated a lot of hidden wounds that should be treated in time.
However, the camp is indeed not a suitable place. Miss Clarinde, please contact me if you need anything in the future!
Lu Lin's words weren't simply meant to provoke Clarinde; he genuinely noticed that this cold and beautiful woman had hidden injuries and bruises.
Claude didn't refuse outright, only saying she would contact him if needed later.
Navia and Shavorei actually got up earlier than Clarinde and the other two, but they were in a mess and needed to clean themselves up, so they went to the Dust Song Pot to take a bath and change clothes first.
When the two of them returned for breakfast, Lynette had already followed Lu Lin into the tent.
The cat-like girl was somewhat nervous. She thought Lu Lin would take advantage of the situation, after all, the absurd scenes from last night were still fresh in her mind, and there was no doubt that Lu Lin was a lecherous guy.
In a massage service that involves physical contact, it's perfectly normal to take advantage of a little something extra.
Even so, she still agreed to let Lu Lin massage her. Whether she was worried about ruining the performance or had other ulterior motives, it is unknown.
But to Linni's surprise, Lu Lin behaved very well throughout the entire process, without making any inappropriate moves.
His hand landed on the back of the cat-like girl lying down, gently massaging her through her clothes.
Lynette felt a cool breeze flowing through her body, relieving all fatigue and even healing the hidden injuries she had sustained during her training with the Fools!
"Mmm~!" Lu Lin didn't do anything, but she herself let out a pleasant, alluring moan, and the cat's tail behind her kept wagging, making her extremely cute.
Lu Lin's eyelids twitched, but he resisted the urge to stroke her tail with great willpower.
If it weren't for the lack of time, Lu Lin would have really liked to pet this Fontainebleau cat properly, but it's okay, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.
"How do you feel? Pretty comfortable, right?"
"Hmm~!" The cat girl who liked to play the role of a robot unconsciously dropped her disguise, and her voice became soft and lazy.
"We can talk privately after the show, and I'll give you another massage then."
"Hey? Let's talk alone. What should we talk about?"
"How about we talk about the Fools and the House of Hearths?" Lu Lin's lips curled into a mischievous smile.
Lynette: !!!
Lu Lin's words were like a bucket of ice water poured on a cold winter's day, instantly chilling the cat girl to the bone.
Lynette instinctively gripped the weapon hidden on her body, her tail stood up, her whole body tensed, and her beautiful body arched!
The cat-like girl's fur stood on end!
She turned her head and met Lu Lin's mischievous gaze. Suddenly, she remembered the scene of Lu Lin kicking "Young Master" away last night, and dejectedly let go of her weapon.
"Alright, don't be so tense. The Fatui are not some kind of shameful profession, there's no need to react so strongly."
"You...how did you know?"
Chapter 500 [The Servant] Has Arrived!
Lynette couldn't understand how her identity had been exposed, since she hadn't given anything away!
"This is not the time to talk about these things. You don't want the Rose Thorn Society and the people of Fontainebleau to know your identities, do you?"
Lu Lin rubbed Lynette's little head and ruffled her fluffy cat ears, saying, "We'll find time to talk privately after the performance. Remember, don't mention today's events to your brother!"
"Don't worry, although the Fatui have a bad reputation in Teyvat, I have no prejudice against them. Your identities are currently a secret; no one else knows them except me."
"I...I understand!" Lynette knew it wasn't the right time to talk about this, so she forcibly suppressed her shock and controlled her emotions to avoid revealing anything.
"Alright, that concludes the massage. Have a great performance today!"
Lu Lin clapped his hands and left the tent, leaving the cat-girl alone to adjust her state.
Navia and Xia Worei had finished breakfast outside. Everyone dismantled the campsite together, throwing the tents and other items into the Dust Song Pot, and returned to Baisong Town.
The magic show is scheduled for the afternoon and evening, so there's still some free time in the morning.
Navia took Lu Lin, Xia Wore, and Klorinde on a walk to see the sights of Baisong Town. She was determined to bring Lu Lin and Klorinde together and deliberately created many opportunities for the two of them to be alone together.
Clarinde was initially a little embarrassed and uncomfortable, but after spending time with Lu Lin, she discovered that he was not just a womanizer.
His knowledge and conversation were exceptional. Even with Navia's deliberate matchmaking, he remained calm and composed, unlike most people who would be frivolous or lustful.
Even the way he looked at her remained clear, completely different from how he was before the campfire last night!
Such a performance would undoubtedly win over Clorind's favor. Although her attitude towards Lu Lin had undergone a subtle change, she was still in the stage of continuous observation and understanding.
Since it concerns her own lifelong happiness and is also a token of her best friend's good intentions, she won't make a decision easily; she always wants to learn more before making a decision.
The two are getting along quite well so far, chatting about everything from martial arts training to tabletop theater, then jumping to the topic of treating injuries, and finally agreeing to have Lu Lin give them a massage in a couple of days.
The fact that he didn't reply in the morning was because I was wary; I always felt that he might have ulterior motives.
But now Clorind no longer had such concerns, and Lynette's massage was quite effective, making her somewhat tempted.
After strolling around for a morning, Liu Yi returned to the Rose Garden at noon. Lu Lin prepared a sumptuous lunch, and after eating and drinking to their hearts' content, the magic show officially began at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Linni's magical skills are beyond question. He aspires to become the best magician in all of Teyvat, and that requires real talent.
However, Lu Lin was actually not very interested in magic performances.
His own methods are far more amazing than magic; his previous claim of being interested in magic was just an excuse to get in touch with the brother and sister.
His interest in Lynette far exceeded his interest in magic, as did the fourth seat of the Fools' Order behind Lynette—[Servant] Arecino.
He had already achieved his goal of connecting with Lynette; now it was up to him to see how effective the subsequent communication would be, and Lu Lin was quite confident about that.
However, the siblings' performance was indeed well-received by the children of Baisong Town, and this second performance was a great success.
After the performance, everyone gathered together for a late-night snack before disbanding.
Clarinde had work to do the next day, so she returned to Fontaine after having a late-night snack. Lu Lin, on the other hand, took Navia and Xia Worei back to Chengehu.
Meanwhile, Linnie and Lynette returned to their base in Fontaine—the Boufati Mansion.
Because she was busy during the day, Linnie didn't have a chance to talk to Lynette alone until they went back and exchanged the information they had gathered.
"Linette, you went camping with them yesterday. What did you find?" Linette asked curiously.
“We’ve had quite a haul. Yesterday we ran into another executive officer, the Young Master…” Linette immediately recounted some of her experiences from the previous day to Linette.
For example, Lu Lin kicked "Young Master" away, Lu Lin is a very good cook, and he has a romantic relationship with Navia and Xia Worei, etc.
But she didn't tell everything. She kept the absurd things that happened in front of the campfire and the fact that Lu Lin massaged her and exposed her identity a secret.
The former was something she couldn't tell other boys, since it involved other girls' privacy; the latter was something Lu Lin had told her she couldn't tell, and she dared not disobey.
Despite the omissions, the information revealed was enough to shock Linni. The young master was powerless against him; what kind of fighting prowess was that?
Moreover, Linnie sensed something unusual in her sister's words: "Linette, why do I get the feeling that you have a pretty good impression of Lu Lin?"
"Really? You're overthinking it." Lynette's face was expressionless, and she instantly switched to standby mode.
Lynette dislikes interacting with strangers and often pretends to be in "standby" mode to brush off those she doesn't want to talk to. Her sudden "standby" mode at this moment clearly indicates that she doesn't want to talk about her brother.
Linni glanced at her sister with a hint of suspicion, feeling that something was off.
His younger sister was usually indifferent to strangers, but when she talked about Lu Lin today, her demeanor was noticeably different from usual. He could even see a glimmer of light in her usually indifferent eyes.
Something is wrong, nine out of ten is wrong!
Lin Ni might not have been so wary of anyone else, but it was Lu Lin.
This guy is not only exceptionally handsome and has an ethereal air, but according to his sister, he's also incredibly strong and a great cook. The president of the Rose Guild and the special patrol captain are both in love with him, yet they manage to get along harmoniously...
According to the intelligence gathered by Linni, Lu Lin also has a close relationship with Chiori, the owner of Chiori House, and Charlotte, a reporter for the Steambird News.
Putting everything else aside, Lu Lin is absolutely a master when it comes to being popular with girls.
Could it be that my sister has also fallen for him?
This is not good!
If it were anyone else, Lin Ni would be happy to see his sister fall in love, but in his eyes, Lu Lin was a fickle scumbag. How could he entrust his sister to such a person?
Linnie knew that if Lynette didn't want to talk, he wouldn't be able to get any answers from her; he would have to investigate the matter himself.
The brother and sister returned to the Bufati Mansion, each with their own thoughts. As soon as they entered the gate, a calm and cold voice came from inside.
"You're back. It seems you've had a good time?"
Linnie and Lynette's expressions changed, and they exchanged a glance.
The father actually came in person!
Chapter 501 Arecino's support for Lynette!
“Father!” The brother and sister entered the hall and bowed respectfully.
The once high-spirited magician was now as docile as a quail, not daring to breathe too loudly.
In the hall, a tall woman turned around gracefully, holding a wine glass in her hand, the scarlet liquid inside rippling slightly.
Her long, gray hair, streaked with deep red, was tied into a thin ponytail and draped down her back. A dark gray vest paired with a gray-white turtleneck men's tuxedo perfectly outlined the curves of her upper body.
The tight-fitting dark trousers hugged her leg lines, and together with the fitted top, they accentuated her tall and curvaceous figure.
Beneath the red lace trim at the hem of the trousers were a pair of black pointed high heels, with even the heels shaped like spikes; one stomp on one could easily kill someone.
This stunningly beautiful and aloof woman is none other than Arecino, the fourth seat of the Fools' Enforcers!
"Tell me what you've gained." Arecino's expression was indifferent, and the red cross mark in her pupils flashed with an eerie light.
She took a sip of her wine with unparalleled elegance, but Linnie and Lynette still felt a suffocating sense of oppression.
Linni was a little uneasy. Her father was not in Fontainebleau at first, but only gave the order to approach Lu Lin to gather information after receiving news that the case of the missing girl had been solved.
However, only two days after the order was issued, she personally went to Fontainebleau to hear about the progress of the mission, which shows how much she values Lu Lin!
"After yesterday and today's contact, we have initially established contact with Lu Lin..." Lin Ni organized her thoughts and began to report the detailed mission details.
The brother and sister reported all the information they had gathered about Lu Lin, word by word. In the end, Linette hesitated several times, glancing at Linnie and the others in the mansion, but ultimately said nothing.
"Hmm, your progress is very good, I'm very satisfied. Linnie, go and rest first. Linette, come to the study with me!"
After hearing the report, Arecino gave a brief instruction and then gracefully went upstairs to her study.
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