The Duke’s Affair – Part Two [Complited]

Example: 2000 words is worth 6 points, a commonality across all novel websites. However, on Xiaoxiang, punctuation marks are counted as actual characters within the 2000-word limit, while blank lines are not counted. On other websites, punctuation is magnified, and blank lines can also be counted towards the word count. If you don’t believe it, you can check it yourself. Since Yan Ye has published works, I have a deep understanding; a piece that counts as 1500 words in Word is exactly 1500 words on Xiaoxiang, but on other websites, it could be as high as 1800 words. Savvy readers will realize that, invisibly, they are paying for punctuation marks and blank lines, rather than the actual plot! Regarding whether Yan Ye’s works will be marked with a “V”, Yan Ye solemnly states once again and for the last time, it’s up to the website whether to add it or not. Yan Ye has not deliberately waited for the “V” nor has she ever requested the editors to add it for her. If one day it happens, please understand… after all, there has never been a precedent or obligation for Xiaoxiang or any other website to provide a platform for free! Lastly, thank you to all the friends who have supported me all along; I will work even harder… thank you! [“From Passion to Frenzy: Sixty-Nine, Dean’s Tacit Approval”] “That’s my title, and you used it to call a dog?” Dean said fiercely, his temples throbbing. Why did he have such a headache? Meanwhile, Zeta on the side started wiping sweat… he was anxious! “Then what should it be called?” Ye Ye asked good-naturedly. The dog in her arms looked innocently at Dean. Fortunately, the dog was not too big, so Ye Ye could hold it without strain. “Anyway, it can’t be called ‘Duke’!” Dean had no interest in naming a dog! And—wait, where did this dog in his villa come from? “Zeta, where did this dog come from?” Dean asked. “Uh—half an hour ago, the lady came downstairs, and the pet store delivered it, saying it was ordered by the lady an hour ago online!” Zeta answered honestly. “Ordered an hour ago? Uh? Ye Ye, you got up while I was asleep just to order a dog?” Dean was very angry. He didn’t know where she got the idea to not sleep and order a dog! He was even angrier that she didn’t cherish the rare opportunity to nap with him! But what infuriated him the most was that, despite being so injured, she didn’t rest in bed but came out to cause trouble! “Yes, I was woken up by your weight, and upon waking, I felt bored. Out of consideration for you staying with me all night, I didn’t wake you to hold me, so I went online by myself. You’ve said I can do anything… so I ordered a cute little dog…” Ye Ye said with a look of concern for him. “You—forget it, let’s keep it then!” Dean didn’t want to argue with her. Zeta was shocked; when did the Duke become so easy-going? He remembered at the old castle in Paris, the young lady wanted to keep a cat, but the Duke vetoed it, saying he didn’t like the smell of animals in the house! But now… “What should we call it?” Ye Ye, seeing the topic closed, started worrying about the dog’s name again: “Ah, let’s call it ‘Lord’!” Zeta almost fell over, and Dean glared at Ye Ye fiercely: “Do you really have to give my title to a dog?!” he said forcefully. “Uh—’Lord’ is you too? Hmm, then what should we do?” Ye Ye said, looking somewhat innocent and troubled, but inside, she was secretly laughing; she did it on purpose, she liked to provoke Dean, who made her get hurt! She hadn’t forgiven him yet! “You can call it any name, but it can’t be related to my title or name!” Dean said through gritted teeth, hating the dog. “Oh, I want to give it a loud and majestic name… but, all the good names are taken by you!” Ye Ye looked down at the dog: “What to do, baby? You’re so pitiful, wanting a name but it’s all taken! Sigh…”—the “baby” she was referring to was the dog in her arms! The dog cooperated with a soft “woof,” then nuzzled further into Ye Ye’s embrace. Ye Ye was indirectly saying he monopolized the dog’s name! Dean was furious: “Why does it have to be a majestic name? It’s just a dog, call it anything!” “But how can something of mine be obscure? You are so majestic and noble! So it must also have a loud name!” “…”