bigabreads Chapter 120 The Yandere Old Man's Crimson Mark: Sister-in-law, I've Dyed You Red!
Chapter 120 The Yandere Old Man's Crimson Mark: Sister-in-law, I've Dyed You Red!
Master Sun eventually had to lean against the wall to leave the card room.
He not only lost all his silver notes, but also pawned his advisor's badge, which symbolized the "face of the county government," to the Qin family.
However, he didn't feel he had lost out.
Because Qin Yue, that little fox, slipped him a black card with gold trim before leaving.
【Wolf Fang · Paradise · Supreme VIP】.
"Master, the front is the card room, but the back... that's the real good place." Qin Yue smiled meaningfully, pointing to the steaming building in the backyard:
"Are you tired from playing? Don't you want to take a shower?"
Looking at the card and smelling the warm air filled with the scent of herbs and flowers, Master Sun felt his bones melt.
"Wash! We must wash!"
……
The Qin family's bathhouse is an upgraded version of a modern sauna and an ancient hot spring, built by the twins according to the blueprints given by Su Wan.
There's no musty, smoky smell like in a public bathhouse here.
Only the dryness brought by the underfloor heating, and the calming, high-grade agarwood fragrance permeating the air.
Master Sun was helped by two uniformed barbarian servants to undress, wrapped in a snow-white bath towel, and walked into the top-tier private room called "Jade Pool".
He was stunned as soon as he entered the door.
Inside the private room, there was a huge, steaming... wooden barrel?
No, that's not a wooden barrel.
That was a bathtub hollowed out from a single piece of camphor wood! The walls of the tub were inlaid with circles of smooth pebbles, and the water was crystal clear with a faint blue tint (actually, a harmless dye had been added).
"Master, please."
The waiter respectfully withdrew.
Master Sun jumped in eagerly.
"Hiss—ha—!"
The scalding hot water instantly enveloped his entire body, and the comfortable feeling of every pore being opened made him groan involuntarily.
"A life of paradise...this is what a life of paradise should be like!"
He leaned against the pool wall, humming contentedly.
"My lord, you're eating cold buns in the county office while I'm soaking in the Jade Pool at the Qin family's residence... I'll take the blame for you!"
Just as he was enjoying it.
"Knock knock".
There was a gentle knock on the door.
A pale-skinned, slender boy walked in. He was wearing a long black robe and carrying an exquisite tray with several bottles and jars on it.
It's the seventh brother, Qin An.
"Master."
Qin An's voice was somewhat gloomy and flat, giving off a creepy feeling.
"Fourth Brother said he's giving you a 'three-piece shampoo and conditioner set'."
He placed the tray by the pool, and with his long, pale fingers picked up a glass bottle:
"This is shampoo."
"This is body wash."
"This is... hair oil."
Although Master Sun had never heard of these terms before, he knew it was a good thing just by looking at the crystal clear bottle.
"Thank you for your trouble, Seventh Master!"
He quickly reached out to take it.
Qin An didn't give it to him, but instead poured a little into his palm, rubbed it to make foam, and then... expressionlessly smeared the foam on Master Sun's half-bald head.
"Wow! It smells so good! It smells amazing!"
Master Sun felt a cool sensation on his scalp, and the fragrance penetrated his brain, far superior to the soapberries he used at home.
"Seventh Master, this is a good item... could you sell me a set?"
Master Sun rubbed his head, his face full of obsequiousness:
"My wife has been losing a lot of hair lately, maybe I should get her a new set..."
Qin An paused for a moment.
His eyes, which were always half-closed and as still as water, suddenly lifted up and stared intently at Master Sun.
His eyes were sinister, as if he were looking at a dead person.
"Sell?"
Qin An's lips curled into an extremely faint, cold smile:
"Master, this is specially prepared for my sister-in-law."
"Every single medicinal herb inside was grown by my own hands."
"Besides my sister-in-law..."
He suddenly withdrew his hand, washed it disgustedly in the water beside him, as if he had just touched something dirty:
"This formula is not suitable for outsiders."
"The one we're giving you is a 'defective' product."
Defective product?!
The smile on Master Sun's face froze.
This is a defective product? Then what kind of magical elixir must have been used on Lady Su?!
……
at the same time.
In the private pharmacy in the backyard.
A strange, sweet, and slightly bloody scent filled the air.
Su Wan was sitting at the long table made of rosewood, looking at the rows of test tubes and beakers (space artifacts) that were boiling in front of her.
"Seventh brother, isn't this color... a bit too red?"
Su Wan pointed to one of the glass bottles, which contained a bright red liquid that looked somewhat eerie.
"Not famous."
Qin An stood behind her.
He wasn't wearing his black robe today; instead, he wore a snow-white undergarment with the cuffs rolled up high, revealing a pale forearm so white that you could almost see the blue veins.
Holding a glass rod, he was carefully stirring the red liquid in the bottle.
"Sister-in-law."
He called her softly, his voice carrying a morbid obsession:
"This is rosewater."
"It contains cinnabar, and... safflower."
He lied.
That's not an ordinary safflower.
That was a mutated blood vine he cultivated in the medicinal field. Once its sap touched the skin, it would leave a very faint and unique fragrance that could not be washed off even after three days and three nights.
That was the "mark" he gave to his sister-in-law.
"Come on, give it a try."
Qin An put down the glass rod and poured a little of the red liquid into his palm.
then.
He did not hand it directly to Su Wan.
Instead, gently rub the mixture with both hands until the red liquid turns into fine, dense pink foam.
"Sister-in-law, hair."
He walked behind Su Wan and gestured for her to let her hair down.
Su Wan obediently untied her hairpin, and her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her back.
Qin An's breathing became erratic instantly.
He reached out his hand, his hands, which were always cold, and gently ran through her warm hair.
That feel.
It's like a dying person grabbing onto the only piece of driftwood.
"My sister-in-law's hair... is so soft."
He muttered to himself, his fingertips dabbing at the red foam, applying it little by little from the roots of his hair to the ends.
The foam is delicate, carrying a strange yet alluring sweet scent, and quickly penetrates into every strand of hair.
"Seventh brother, this taste..."
Su Wan sniffed, feeling a little dizzy, as if she had been drinking alcohol.
"Why does it taste a bit like... metal?"
Qin An's hand trembled violently.
But he quickly covered it up.
"It smells like roses."
He lowered his head, his cheek almost touching the top of Su Wan's head, and took a deep breath.
That's my sister-in-law's taste.
It was mixed with the flavor of his own homemade "Blood Mark".
The two flavors intertwined, creating a unique aroma that belonged only to him.
"Sister-in-law."
Qin An's voice suddenly became a little hoarse.
His hand didn't linger on her hair, but instead slid down slowly along a strand of foam-covered hair, finally stopping at Su Wan's slender neck.
There was a bluish vein there, pulsating slightly.
That is the rhythm of life.
Qin An stared at that spot, his eyes dark and terrifying.
He suddenly had an impulse.
I wanted to smear all these red bubbles all over her body.
He wanted to dye her entire body his color.
"Seventh brother?"
Feeling the coolness on her neck, Su Wan shrank back and shifted uncomfortably.
"Is it still not better? It's a little itchy."
"It'll be ready soon."
Qin An took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the crazy thought in his heart.
He withdrew his hand, but deliberately brushed his fingertips against Su Wan's earlobe, leaving a faint trace of red foam.
"Sister-in-law."
He picked up the warm water beside him and began to wash her hair.
The warm water washed over the red foam.
Red water flowed down Su Wan's hair, staining the white sink red, making it look... like a tragic bloodshed.
"This recipe contains..."
As Qin An washed her, he whispered in her ear, his voice so soft it was as if he were talking in his sleep:
"I added my 'heart's blood'."
Su Wan froze: "What?!"
"I was just kidding my sister-in-law."
A faint smile appeared on Qin An's lips, but there was no smile in his eyes:
"It's cinnabar."
"But I hope..."
He turned off the tap, picked up a dry towel, wrapped it around Su Wan's wet hair, and then hugged her tightly, towel and all.
"My sister-in-law used this..."
"You now smell like me."
"No matter where my sister-in-law goes, no matter who has touched her..."
"Just smelling this scent..."
"I knew it, my sister-in-law is mine."
His chin rested on the top of her head, and his arms tightened around her, making it hard for Su Wan to breathe.
It was a suffocating, morbid possessiveness.
"Seventh Brother, you're hugging me too tightly..." Su Wan was a little scared of Qin An like this.
He was like a vine in a dark corner; once it entangled you, it would never stop until you died.
"Feel sorry."
Qin An released his grip, reverting to his gloomy and socially awkward demeanor.
He lowered his eyes, not daring to look Su Wan in the eye, and stared only at his hands, which were red from prolonged contact with the medicine:
"I'm just... so happy."
"I'm so glad my sister-in-law is willing to use what I make."
"Instead of... Second Brother's ink, or Fourth Brother's silver notes."
Su Wan's heart softened.
This seventh brother, although he has a bit of an eccentric personality, is truly wonderful to her.
"fool."
Su Wan turned around and reached out to touch his cold cheek:
I like everything you gave me.
"But this shampoo..." She smelled the ends of her hair; the unique fragrance did indeed linger for a long time. "It's definitely better than what you buy outside."
Qin An's eyes lit up instantly.
At that moment, the gloom in his eyes dissipated, leaving only pure joy.
"As long as my sister-in-law is happy."
He took Su Wan's hand and rubbed his cheek against her warm palm, like a kitten seeking comfort:
"From now on, I'll be the only one who can wash my sister-in-law's hair."
"Those barbarians, and that Master Sun..."
His eyes turned cold, and his tone became chilling:
"They are not worthy to touch a single hair on my sister-in-law's head."
"Even just a glance... I want to gouge their eyes out."
"Soaking in alcohol".
Su Wan's hand trembled.
Infuse in alcohol?!
Has this kid... been going astray lately, picking up bad habits from that violent freak Qin Meng?!
……
at the same time.
Inside the private room at Yaochi.
After taking a bath, Master Sun felt refreshed and lightened.
He touched his head, which was bald but smelled wonderful, and looked at the black gold card in his hand, feeling incredibly pleased with himself.
"Master Qin is truly a man of great taste!"
"This Wolf Fang Village... will be my second home from now on!"
He hummed a little tune and came out wrapped in a bath towel.
Just as I arrived at the door, I ran into Qin Yue, who was doing his accounts at the counter.
"Oh, Master, you've finished washing up?"
Qin Yue smiled and raised his head, his gaze sweeping over Master Sun's shiny bald head. A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes, but his face remained impassive.
"Does the advisor find this 'substandard' shampoo acceptable?"
"Great! Absolutely fantastic!"
Master Sun gave a thumbs up:
"Fourth Master, um... could you talk to Seventh Master and get me a set of... the genuine article?"
He was referring to the kind Su Wan used.
Qin Yue's smile faded slightly.
He closed the ledger in his hand, a dangerous glint flashing in his peach blossom eyes.
"Master."
He emerged from behind the counter, toying with the golden abacus in his hand:
"One should be content with what one has."
"Some things..."
He leaned closer to Master Sun, his voice low and carrying a chilling warning:
"That's specially made for them."
"Only my sister-in-law can use it."
"If you dare to even consider that idea..."
"Click".
He gently pinched an abacus bead in his hand with two fingers, and it shattered into two pieces.
"It seems the gates to Wolf Fang Village are about to be closed to you."
Master Sun was so frightened that he trembled and quickly waved his hand:
"No! No! A defective product is fine! A defective product is fine!"