January 27th saw Peach return at night, having already arranged everything outside. The household was adorned with lanterns and celebratory decorations, eagerly awaiting the New Year.

I massaged Peach's fur to express my gratitude while she urgently logged online - the stock market in Starland would open soon and she intended to make one last profit before the Lunar New Year. I lay on ** thinking of Zhang Xiaoya even as Peach opened her computer, "Why not just visit her? You're behaving like a manless coward."

I sighed, "I've broken my promise to her. I have no face to show up."

Peach scoffed, "Boss, don't think I didn't warn you - three factions are after your stewardess using all sorts of tricks. If it weren't for my rat soldiers and snake troops, she might've already been compromised multiple times."

I clenched my teeth in anger, "Who exactly?"

"Tan Tian, Chen Yibeibei, and a bird country foreigner."

"Not a decent soul!" Dammit, Tan Tian had already become an eunuch yet still dared to pursue Zhang Xiaoya?

Peach nodded, "Better let them have her than you. Go for it."

I hesitated, "But Zhao Fen, Yi Xiaoru, Fang Yanmeng... I've already been with two and half of the third. If I go after Zhang Xiaoya again, what will they think? How would she perceive me? What about our future relationship?"

Peach slammed her laptop, "Power determines capacity. Boss haven't you read web novels? We're collecting harem horses here. Just don't end up dying from overexertion."

I patted my strong physique confidently, "That's not something I worry about." Yet this was reality, not fantasy's otherworld where polygamy is allowed. Women in our liberated era no longer tolerate concubinage.

Peach waved dismissively, "Don't forget urban supernatural novels exist. You're already in that category. Since you can handle four beauties at once, why cling to one? As long as they fall completely under your spell and stay with you, who cares if they don't get along or get official paperwork? Remember our goal is universe domination! With our first step taken toward world leadership, who would dare criticize multiple wives?"

I slapped my thigh in enlightenment. "Exactly! Once they're deeply in love and can't live without me, everything else becomes manageable." I left Peach to her business while heading after Zhang Xiaoya.

I hadn't realized how much snow had fallen since my absence, but with sufficient speed I could fly arrow-like through the air without leaving footprints. My current memory was impressive - I still remembered the address of Zhang Xiaoya's temporary residence. With no rooftop stargazers in this cold winter night, I fearlessly flew past residential buildings until reaching her alley.

Zhang Xiaoya definitely hadn't moved out and would be home tonight; otherwise Peach wouldn't have let me leave for the slum area. My heart was full of trepidation as I thought - how could I possibly make Zhang Xiaoya forgive me?

Crawling quietly by the courtyard gate, a snow-covered figure in white down jacket with floral scarf and plump gloves caught my breath. That was undeniably Zhang Xiaoya, still as beautiful as ever. Why wasn't she indoors resting on this freezing night?

"Deadbeat bastard! You're the biggest scoundrel in existence," she suddenly shouted, grabbing a small shovel to hack away at her snowman's belly.

I shivered violently. If I entered now she might disembowel me for sure. She really had been offended - that was why she changed her number and avoided meeting me.

After several chops, Zhang Xiaoya stood before the ruined snowman, "Feel pain now? You deserved it! Having a girlfriend yet promising me things then disappearing like this... Watch me hack you again!"

Within minutes the snowman's belly lay in pieces. Exhausted from her outburst, she sat on the snowy ground pouting.

"You had the worst mouth - stealing my first kiss and worse hands all over me!" she continued furiously, now targeting the head and short arms of the snow figure.

After this frenzy of venting, what was once a fine snowman became just mounds. I wiped cold sweat from my forehead, collapsing on the snowy doorstep. There'd be no apology today - she was too angry. Better wait until tomorrow when she's calmer to explain.

Zhang Xiaoya suddenly seemed to regret her violence and turned back to the snowman: "Don't blame me for being ruthless! You wronged me first. Okay, let this be your chance - I'll count to three before forgiving you forever. One... two..."

Heaven sent help! I descended from above and grabbed Zhang Xiaoya from behind.

"Xiaoya, sorry! I wasn't intentionally missing our appointment. An emergency took me away temporarily."

She screamed piercingly through the cold night before swinging her shovel at me.

I didn't dodge - taking a direct hit on my abdomen that sent me crashing into the snow.

Thud. The shovel clattered to ground as Zhang Xiaoya trembled, "Zhao Qian? It's really you?! Why didn't you block? Are you hurt? I didn't mean it! It was just reflex!"

"I... my belly is torn open and intestines are spilling everywhere. Maybe this time I'm going to meet God. Don't be sad for me - if he asks about my death I won't betray you. Remember to burn incense at my grave during holidays. I'll protect you in heaven forever..."

The snow's whiteness seemed even more blinding as I lay there broken. The wind howled, swirling snowflakes adding to the desolation.

Zhang Xiaoya collapsed beside me sobbing, "Forgive me Zhao Qian! Why be so good to me?! Don't die please! What would I do if you're gone?"

"I... love you that's why. And don't want to die either. But unless you reciprocate my feelings..."

Zhang Xiaoya clung tightly, "I've loved you since you saved me! I just couldn't tell you because you already had a girlfriend!"

"Who says having a girlfriend prevents loving another? I love Zhao Fen and you both equally. She'll have her happiness so will you. You're my treasure as is she. I'm her husband and your husband..."

Zhang Xiaoya's grip slackened, suddenly grabbing the shovel for another strike: "Zhao Qian! You trick me again!"

Can't let this continue - though seemingly delicate, she had tremendous strength. Better stop before she cuts more than just my tongue.

I quickly snatched the shovel while embracing her, "Xiaoya! I swear it's true. Please listen to explanation."

She struggled, "Nope nope! Let go I need sleep for tomorrow's flight to Hong Kong!"

"I'll get you leave. How about starting our own airline?"

Biting my hand, she hissed, "Liar! No way will believe anything more!"

Seems no choice but drastic measures. Collapsing with her in the snow, I kissed her fiercely - lips or not.

Zhang Xiaoya initially resisted forcefully, gradually weakening until giving up entirely, embracing me passionately.

"Ahh!" My scream as tongue was bitten off for the second time in her room.

Trapped beneath her, her eyes sparkled beautifully,

"Painful? That's your punishment! Explain why coming now?"

I sucked my injured tongue dramatically, "Received secret mission departing urgently with no signals. Here I am back to confess!"

She removed gloves to examine my mouth, "Show me if bitten badly... No problem! Will heal soon. And belly is fine too - thought intestines spilling out earlier."

Hugging me tightly, I whispered, "Missed you so much Xiaoya."

Nuzzling against my chest she replied, "I missed you too Zhao Qian. Promise not leave for this long again?"

"Never again! Will take you wherever going since can't bear parting either."

"Silly sweet talk?"

"Of course not! My word is always gold..."

"Still don't believe... but will let it slide now. Planning to sleep here in snow all night? Better come inside."

The hallway light was definitely on when Zhang Xiaoya's first "ah" echoed through the house. Probably her father recognized me outside so didn't intervene. But passing his room would require entering, making me uneasy.

"Better not disturb grandfather. Come back to my place instead?"

Zhang Xiaoya pondered,

"Okay then wait here while tell dad."

She went inside briefly before returning with hand hold, "Ready? How go?"

"Since you're an air hostess we fly of course! Wrap arms around neck and close eyes regardless what happens - don't want disturb neighbors."

Following instructions, she clung to me as I accelerated past supersonic speed. Though carrying extra 90 jin weight didn't affect flight.

Zhang Xiaoya attempted peeking but wind pressure from high velocity prevented her eyes opening. Even if managed to see, my enhanced vision at speed rendered objects invisible to her normal sight.

Distance far too short - before she could process much we'd already flown through window into bedroom. Peach witnessing me entering with Zhang Xiaoya scoffed and took laptop elsewhere.

"A cat surfing!" almost escaped Zhang Xiaoya's lips until I muffled it while explaining my parents were home.

"Did really fly here? Was that super escape from 4th floor also same ability?"

Back then Peach hadn't yet taught supersonic flight, but explanation would be complicated,

"Something like that."

Under bright lights she noticed torn shirt and pants from shovel slashes. Urgently removing clothes to check injuries, "Please forgive me! You appeared too suddenly causing reflexive reaction!"

Let her undress me completely. After thorough inspection confirming no damage, the awkwardness struck - standing only in underwear with erect member resembling concealed dynamite.

With ruined clothing irrelevant now, blushing Zhang Xiaoya pushed me toward **,

"Quickly get into bed before catch cold."

Inside blanket she sat at bedside while I stealthily embraced her waist. She gave slight protest when pulled closer,

"Just be well-behaved! Didn't finish in snow yet?"

"Spare conversation first - promise no touching."

"Don't lie or I'll use shovel again!"

"I swear on dog life not to!" I hastily pledged.

She removed down jacket, catching me gawking at her semi-exposed chest,

"WTF? How sleep wearing heavy coat?"

Muttering, "If pants also taken off would be even better."

Zhang Xiaoya plopped beside me under blanket, warning, "Don't dare again or pinch!"

Recent online dating research had been helpful. Though member eager, I remained patient while lying close to her, savoring the fragrance of her hair as we recalled high school memories.

As conversation continued she let me hold her closely. Reflecting on three years together,

"Zhao Qian, you were so studious back then compared to other boys' rowdy behavior. Why didn't attend university though?"

Feeling embarrassed at how diligent I actually was yet failed exams,

"Haha maybe too stupid."

"Remember when you pulled my hair causing me tears? Thought you heartless!"

Clearly poor social skills in high school but better late than never. Running fingers through her silky locks, I murmured,

"Now let me make it up to you forever?"

"Just see future actions," she whispered shyly.

Gently pulling her into blanket embrace, her breathing quickened as I blew warm air at her earlobe causing soft moans.

"Xiaoya though these two months apart, thought about you nonstop."

"Zhao Qian truthfully tell me - was that mouse and snake news from alumni gathering related to you? Because both times I had accidents timely rescue appeared."

"Your residence is a bit remote. Better move into proper community this spring for my peace of mind."

"But housing costs in communities are expensive! Saving money to buy new apartment for dad first. Let's discuss later - but answer me quickly, did those mice obey you?"

"Maybe..." I interrupted with urgent kiss.

She didn't resist kissing but stopped my hand from advancing further under her thermal wear,

"Just like this is fine. Don't want betray Zhao Fen who is pure and sweet girl. Can't continue."

Clearly difficult getting them to accept Peach's ideals. Dating path full of obstacles - without success how achieve anything? Revolution unfinished, comrades must persist!

"Zhao Qian though I don't wish part from you, need return tomorrow for Hong Kong flight. This final pre-holiday trip then long break! Please take me home first?"

Didn't force her to stay. At this delicate emotional moment, didn't ask about Tan Tian or others either - confident in winning her heart.

Before leaving she gave new phone number with warning: if no call within week would change again and move elsewhere permanently disappearing from my life.

But forgot my snake/mouse network tracking every movement. Wherever she went I'd always know. Yet learned important lesson - to pursue women must constantly think of them, even occasional calls can retain their affections.

After sending Zhang Xiaoya home, didn't return directly but sat on empty rooftop calling each woman:

Zhao Fen's first words: "Husband remember rest early or worry!"

Fang Yanmeng's first words: "Dead Zhao Qian uncle! Make up for my ruined dreams!"

Yi Xiaoru's first words: "Come keep me company?"

Lustfully stimulated by Zhang Xiaoya's earlier provocation, couldn't resist Yi Xiaoru's tender invitation. With a flash disappeared into the night.