《After saving milfs, they all want to own me》


 Chapter 1 - 001 Main Quest, the goal of one hundred million in cash and a villa!

    Chapter 1 - 001 Main Quest, the goal of one hundred million in cash and a villa!Qingfeng Park, a fair-skinned mature woman was lying on a bench, resting, her stockings and high heels strikingly eye-catching.


    Her 6''0" frame was flushed from the alcohol, red blush spreading across her pale face.


    With her alluring, mature features, full and shapely legs wrapped in stockings, Valentino heels, and an ample E-cup figure, one glance from a man was enough to send his pulse racing!


    In the corner, Li Zhiyan had taken in the scene entirely. It turned out his classmate''s mother, Shen Hongmei, was indeed here!


    He realized at that moment that the system he had awakened to, along with the virtual panel displaying intelligence, was all real!


    "Hey, gorgeous, how about finding somewhere to have a drink?"


    A middle-aged man in a suit swaggered toward her, seizing the chance to test the obviously drunken Shen Hongmei.


    He wanted to see if there was an opportunity for "picking up leftovers"; her long legs in those stockings were a temptation worth more than his own life!


    "Go find your mom at home!"


    "Scram!"


    Shen Hongmei, true to form, displayed her usual fiery temper.


    "Hey gorgeous, you''re drunk. Come home with me. I''ve got a place where you can rest."


    The man, seeing Shen Hongmei''s drunken stupor, felt a surge of confidence.


    His chance had come! If he brought her home, he''d need half a bottle of Six Flavors Rehmannia Pill tonight to keep up!


    Li Zhiyan approached. Naturally, he could not stand by and let Shen Hongmei be taken advantage of.


    Earlier that morning, the virtual intelligence panel appeared before him.


    "Head to the lottery store in the east, buy that stack of scratch tickets for a chance to earn 500 yuan."


    "Xu Qianqian''s stunning mother, Shen Hongmei, will get drunk from a social event tonight and pass out on a bench in Qingfeng Park. Someone will attempt to take her away."


    Xu Qianqian was his classmate, and the two of them had once shared an ambiguous relationship. They had worked closely on assignments for a long period of time.


    When Li Zhiyan felt he was on the verge of winning Xu Qianqian over, she abruptly distanced herself from him.


    When their relationship seemed about to break off completely, Xu Qianqian would move close to him again.


    She often invited him to go grocery shopping with her, always buying over a hundred yuan worth of items and leaving him to foot the bill.


    In the past, Li Zhiyan was caught in Xu Qianqian''s false gentleness, unable to see through her facade. Later, he gradually came to his senses. Xu Qianqian truly disdained him.


    Yet, she still viewed him as her personal ATM machine.


    He completely severed ties with Xu Qianqian after that.


    This morning, she had gotten together with a classmate, the effeminate Liu Jinxin.


    Liu Jinxin, Li Zhiyan''s nemesis, was a completely insufferable sissy.


    He always enjoyed mocking classmates for their flaws and physical quirks, mistakenly believing himself funny.


    Despite all that, Xu Qianqian still had the gall to ask Li Zhiyan to pay the bill for her and her new boyfriend, Liu Jinxin.


    Li Zhiyan snapped on the spot.


    He demanded back all the money he''d ever spent on Xu Qianqian. After leaving the restaurant, the virtual intelligence had appeared before him.


    At first, Li Zhiyan chalked it up as a hallucination. But after confirming his win from the scratch tickets and witnessing Shen Hongmei''s incident, he verified everything he saw was real!


    Right then, the virtual system panel appeared before him with a new notification.


    [Main Quest Issued: Anchor Yourself & Establish a Legacy.]


    [Your dream is to build a foundation in Shanghai. The criteria: 100 million cash and a villa.]


    [Obtain 100 million in cash and a villa in Shanghai by following intelligence and completing quests.]


    [Quest Reward: The Ultimate Mystery Gift Pack.]


    [System Quest Activated: Rescue Shen Hongmei.]


    [Quest Reward: Item - Godlike Memory: Never Forget!] S��ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Never Forget: Memorize instantly whatever you see.]


    [For every quest completed, the system will sponsor significant donations to elderly without kin and children left behind, promoting positivity!]


    The mission before him made Li Zhiyan clench his fists tightly.


    Not only could he do good deeds, but he could also strengthen his own abilities��a win-win scenario!


    He wasn''t simply accomplishing missions but also extending warmth to the elderly and abandoned children! This was a profoundly sacred undertaking.


    And the Never Forget item made his heart simmer with anticipation.


    "Scram!"


    "Bastard!"


    "If you don''t leave, I''m calling the cops!"


    Li Zhiyan stepped forward, placing himself in front of Shen Hongmei. He absolutely wouldn''t allow her to be taken advantage of.


    Seeing Li Zhiyan approaching, the man''s face darkened before he walked off, but not far.


    He planned to wait until after Li Zhiyan left to return for another shot at picking her up.


    Li Zhiyan moved closer to Shen Hongmei.


    Looking down, he caught sight of the mesmerizing cleavage and snowy-white skin of Shen Hongmei.


    Though barely able to keep her eyes open, Shen Hongmei sensed someone approaching.


    She remained fiery as ever, incessantly cursing at Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Aunt Shen, it''s me, Li Zhiyan."


    Hearing her daughter''s classmate''s name, a hint of clarity returned to Shen Hongmei''s mind.


    "Li Zhiyan, come, sit down..."


    "Have a drink with Auntie."


    Towering at 6''0", Shen Hongmei''s alcohol-flushed face exuded breathtaking allure.


    Looking at her long, fair legs, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but swallow hard.


    At 42 years old, her legs were still this smooth and pale, and her 6''0" height was truly unmatched.


    Though he stood at a standard height himself, next to Shen Hongmei, he felt like a "pony."


    "Aunt Shen,"


    "Have you had too much to drink?"


    Through misty, drunken eyes, Shen Hongmei replied, "No, I''m fine."


    "Hu...sband..."


    Though she called out for her husband, Shen Hongmei''s spouse had passed away several years ago in an accident.


    So she was a widow.


    Now, lost in her drunken stupor, she forgot that her husband was gone.


    And mistook Li Zhiyan as her late husband.


    Then, she grabbed hold of Li Zhiyan.


    And pressed her lips against his.


    Li Zhiyan was completely dumbfounded.


    It seemed... he was being kissed by a drunk Shen Hongmei!


    Those ultra-long legs wrapped in sheer stockings even encircled his waist.


    Clearly, in her drunken state, Shen Hongmei saw Li Zhiyan as her deceased husband.


    "Husband, kiss me..."


    She called out repeatedly, kissing Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan found it increasingly surreal.


    This was Xu Qianqian''s mother! Feeling Shen Hongmei''s warmth, Li Zhiyan couldn''t resist and kissed her back.


    He held Shen Hongmei tightly too.


    In his mind, this wasn''t crossing any moral boundaries. After all, it was widely known that Xu Qianqian came from a single-parent household.


    In the shadows, the middle-aged man waiting for a chance to intervene was wide-eyed.


    He hadn''t expected such a modelesque mature woman to be kissing a young man who looked barely twenty.


    She even had her legs wrapped around his waist!


    Initially, he''d planned to wait for Li Zhiyan to leave to return and pick her up, but now it was clear his chance was gone.


    Though the young man appeared twenty years Shen Hongmei''s junior, with her height and beauty, no man could resist her.


    Resigned, he sighed and left, lamenting what he thought would be a lucky night of picking up leftovers.


    Turned out he''d been beaten to it.


    ...


    Li Zhiyan and Shen Hongmei continued kissing.


    It wasn''t until ten minutes later that Shen Hongmei finally let him go.


    By then, the area around Li Zhiyan''s lips was smeared with Shen Hongmei''s lipstick.


    "Who are you...?"


    Shen Hongmei''s dazed eyes were filled with confusion as she asked.

 Chapter 2 - 002 Pass on Experience

    Chapter 2 - 002 Pass on ExperienceLi Zhiyan lowered his head and saw that bottomless gorge.


    Shen Hongmei was not only astonishingly tall, but her bust was also impressive. Li Zhiyan wondered how there could be such a perfect woman.


    "Aunt Shen, I''m Xu Qianqian''s classmate. Where do you live? I''ll take you home."


    Although he didn''t want to see Xu Qianqian.


    But after all, Shen Hongmei was innocent, and Li Zhiyan couldn''t just watch Shen Hongmei wander the streets.


    "Oh, it''s Li Zhiyan..."


    "Why are your lips so red..."


    "Did you put on lipstick?" S��arch* The N?velFire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Hongmei had a feisty personality, often having some swear words on the tip of her tongue.


    However, in front of her daughter''s classmate, she instinctively maintained civility and politeness.


    "Li Zhiyan, accompany me for a drink."


    "Aunt Shen, you should get some rest, or I can get a room nearby for you."


    Unexpectedly, Shen Hongmei grabbed his hand and started crying.


    "Boo hoo hoo..."


    "These men are all bastards."


    "Doing business, all they ever want is to get me drunk."


    "Want to have me."


    "Xiao Yan, have a couple of drinks with me, let''s go to that bar over there."


    As she spoke, she pulled Li Zhiyan up by the hand.


    Seeing Shen Hongmei in tears, Li Zhiyan knew that if he didn''t agree with her.


    She might just keep crying.


    "Alright, Aunt Shen, I''ll drink a bit more with you."


    Seemingly a bit sobered up, Shen Hongmei stood up, pulling Li Zhiyan towards the bar.


    Standing at 1.83 meters tall, Shen Hongmei wore Valentino high heels, reaching a height of 1.9 meters.


    Standing beside Li Zhiyan, they were truly a small horse and big carriage combo.


    Even at 42, her exceptional height, looks, and commanding aura made many people turn their heads.


    After walking out of the park, Shen Hongmei led Li Zhiyan into a bar.


    Finding a secluded spot, they sat down and ordered a few bottles of wine.


    "Li Zhiyan, have you ever drunk alcohol?"


    Seeing that Shen Hongmei seemed a bit clearer-headed, no longer calling him her husband.


    Li Zhiyan sighed in relief.


    However, that passionate kiss earlier was truly enthralling.


    "Just a little bit."


    "How can a guy not know how to drink?"


    "Come on."


    After pouring a glass of wine for Li Zhiyan, Shen Hongmei placed it in front of him and urged him to drink quickly.


    Looking at the wine of unknown brand in front of him, Li Zhiyan thought for a moment.


    Just as he was raising it to his lips, Shen Hongmei grabbed the glass and poured it directly into his mouth.


    After finishing one glass, the not-so-great drinker Li Zhiyan coughed violently a couple of times.


    His parents were very meticulous people.


    So, he never smoked or drank, which made drinking a bit challenging for him.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    "You can''t even drink."


    "Don''t tell me you''ve never had a relationship before."


    Li Zhiyan fell silent; he really hadn''t dated anyone, focusing on studies during school, and in college, being led on by Xu Qianqian. It wasn''t until later that he realized.


    It''s undeniable that mature women and young girls are fundamentally different, making him feel like entering a new world.


    This was Li Zhiyan''s actual first kiss.


    "It can''t be, have you really never dated anyone, have you never kissed?"


    Shen Hongmei crossed her left leg over her right.


    "Let Auntie teach you a few things first..."


    "So you can use them when you get a girlfriend in the future."

 Chapter 3 - 003 This kid doesn’t want to go to work for even a day.

    Chapter 3 - 003 This kid doesn''t want to go to work for even a day."Kissing is when the tongues of a couple entwine back and forth."


    Shen Hongmei was clearly drunk, speaking without any regard.


    She didn''t even know what she was saying.


    Looking at Li Zhiyan''s bewildered expression.


    Shen Hongmei gently pulled Li Zhiyan''s hand and said, "Looking at you, you didn''t understand."


    "Come sit on Auntie''s lap."


    "Auntie will teach you the right way to kiss."


    Li Zhiyan felt more and more like he was in a dream.


    The alcohol ordered by Shen Hongmei was that kind of strong liquor with high alcohol content.


    Moreover, Shen Hongmei had just grabbed the glass and forced him to down it in one gulp.


    For Li Zhiyan, who doesn''t have much alcohol tolerance, he was also starting to feel a bit light-headed.


    As Shen Hongmei pulled him to stand up.


    He went over to Shen Hongmei''s couch and then sat on her lap.


    The bar''s lighting was very dim, and there was some noisy music, this place was relatively secluded.


    So no one paid attention to this corner.


    After sitting on Shen Hongmei''s lap.


    Shen Hongmei whispered, "Li Zhiyan, Auntie will teach you how to kiss."


    "Auntie will teach you..."


    As she spoke, she embraced Li Zhiyan, holding him like a child.


    And kissed him on the lips.


    Now, Shen Hongmei didn''t know what she was doing.


    Ever since her husband passed away.


    Her heart had been deeply suppressing her own loneliness.


    At this moment, it seemed like her loneliness could no longer be contained.


    A youth and a mature woman with a 22-year age difference were kissing each other like this.


    Li Zhiyan even felt like he was having difficulty breathing, but he was still revelling in it.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    "Drink up."


    After they parted, Shen Hongmei continued to pour drinks for Li Zhiyan, and she herself kept drinking as well.


    As the owner of several small companies, Shen Hongmei naturally had many social obligations.


    Her alcohol tolerance was very high, but no matter how good someone''s alcohol tolerance, they can''t withstand drinking like this.


    "These damn bastards."


    "All day thinking about getting on top of me."


    "Am I their own mother!"


    "And that despicable Wang Yunjian, acting all high and mighty because he''s a big boss."


    "Always trying to get me drunk."


    "A bunch of beasts!"


    "You''ll never get what you want!"


    "I am your mother!"


    Shen Hongmei, in her drunken state, kept cursing by Li Zhiyan''s ear, venting the emotions in her heart.


    Li Zhiyan could also feel it.


    It''s really not easy for a woman to do business.


    Especially for a top-notch mature woman like Shen Hongmei who stood 1.83 meters tall, there must be many who covet her.


    Beauty and age really have no correlation; given a choice between 50-year-old Jia Jingwen and 18-year-old Zhou Dongyu.


    Any normal person would definitely choose the 50-year-old Jia Jingwen.


    "Students like you are good."


    "Innocent."


    "You don''t understand anything."


    Shen Hongmei had a lot to say.


    Indeed, she had had too much to drink today.


    "Li Zhiyan, did you remember what Auntie taught you just now?"


    "You better use it well when you get a girlfriend."


    As she spoke, she poured another drink into Li Zhiyan''s mouth.


    After finishing the drink, she led Li Zhiyan to the counter to pay in a daze, and the waiter gave Li Zhiyan a strange look.


    This kid, does he really not want to work a single day!


    After all this.


    Shen Hongmei was already almost unable to stand steady.


    Once outside, Shen Hongmei collapsed onto the ground.


    It really gave Li Zhiyan quite a fright, the effects of the alcohol steadily encroaching upon his brain.


    However, Li Zhiyan was still relatively sober at this moment.


    He wanted to hold Shen Hongmei in his arms.


    But instead, Shen Hongmei led him to sit on the ground. She was not like those frail girls who weighed only around ninety pounds.


    With a height of 1.83 meters and a slightly plump pear-shaped figure, her weight was a solid 140-plus pounds.


    Li Zhiyan really found it somewhat difficult to move her. If it were an average-height girl at this weight, she would definitely fall into the overweight category.


    However, for Shen Hongmei, it was truly perfect plumpness.


    After all, her height of 183 centimeters was there to stay.


    Those voluptuous legs and her impressive bust accounted for a substantial portion of the weight.


    Even though he was inebriated, Li Zhiyan instinctively held Shen Hongmei with the utmost respect.


    "Aunt Shen..."


    "Wake up, I can''t move you..."


    "Let''s go to a hotel."


    "I''ll support you."


    It seemed as if Shen Hongmei heard Li Zhiyan''s words, as she walked with some awareness towards a nearby hotel with his support.


    In this era, there was a scarcity of many things in the city, except for budget hotels and hourly rooms.


    Because these are essential human needs.


    "One room..."


    "Did you bring your ID card?"


    "It''s on my phone."


    "Do you want a king-size bed or a double?"


    "A room where we can sleep..."


    "Then a king-size it is."


    "There''s a condom in the bedside drawer."


    "Room fee 200, deposit 200."


    "WeChat or Alipay?"


    After paying, Li Zhiyan felt the weight of Shen Hongmei on his shoulder grow heavier; she seemed to have already fallen asleep.


    "Aunt Shen..."


    "Wake up, we''re almost there."


    Li Zhiyan struggled to keep Shen Hongmei conscious, but his own brain was also being continuously eroded by the alcohol.


    After such strong drinks taken so fervently, even Li Zhiyan was finding it hard to bear.


    After reaching the third floor in the elevator, Shen Hongmei completely dozed off.


    Li Zhiyan steeled his heart and, with Shen Hongmei on his back, headed towards their room.


    Carrying a woman who was 1.83 meters tall was truly challenging!


    However, the sensation of her silk stockings in his hands seemed to give Li Zhiyan a magical power, enabling him to carry Shen Hongmei into the room.


    And lay her down on the bed.


    Afterward, he turned on the air conditioning, locked the door, planning to have a good sleep.


    He, who rarely drank, couldn''t take it anymore.


    "I wonder..."


    "Whether that information will refresh by the wee hours."


    Even intoxicated, Li Zhiyan''s mind was still preoccupied with this matter.


    After all, this genuinely concerned his prospects and future.


    If he couldn''t refresh the future intelligence, his life was doomed to mediocrity.


    After lying down, Li Zhiyan turned on his side to look at Shen Hongmei beside him.


    "This skin, so fair..."


    "Much fairer than Xu Qianqian, truly Xu Qianqian didn''t inherit her mother''s best traits, Aunt Shen is more beautiful."


    "She still looks so attractive lying down."


    "Really incomparable to flat-chested women nowadays..."


    "This flesh-colored silk stocking matched with Valentino is just perfect, Aunt Shen is so fashionable, 42 years old and still so seductive."


    As Li Zhiyan admired the beauty before him, an itch he had never felt before started to stir in his heart. sea??h th�� N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Suddenly, Shen Hongmei turned over.


    Pressing down onto him.


    Her luscious red lips kissed Li Zhiyan, and Shen Hongmei''s actions became frenzied.


    "Husband..."


    The intoxicated Shen Hongmei had completely mistaken Li Zhiyan for her deceased husband.


    She forgot that she was a widow.


    At this moment, all she wanted was to let go completely.


    These past few years, she was too exhausted.


    Li Zhiyan was still trying hard to keep his senses.


    But with the alcohol that Shen Hongmei had plied him with, the alcohol also thoroughly went to his head at this moment.


    It robbed him of his reason...

 Chapter 4: A Night of Chaos and Consequences

    Chapter 4 - A Night of Chaos and Consequences"Touch my legs, hubby..."


    "Aren''t these long legs your favorite?"


    The drunken Shen Hongmei seemed to forget that she was a widow.


    She kept guiding the equally inebriated Li Zhiyan.


    In his hazy state, Li Zhiyan obeyed Shen Hongmei completely. After all, Shen Hongmei was already 42 years old.


    They kissed passionately, their lips tightly locked together.


    Whatever Shen Hongmei wanted him to do, he did without hesitation.


    She was technically his elder, and abiding by the words of elders was considered a traditional virtue.


    ...


    By noon the next day, Li Zhiyan woke up.


    He felt a wave of unprecedented weakness in his body.


    Fragments of memory surged into his mind. He hadn''t actually drunk to the point of blacking out last night.


    Everything came back to him clearly!


    People always say online that drunk men are incapable,


    But now he knew that was pure nonsense.


    Last night, he... exhausted himself... seven times.


    Thinking about this brought an even greater sense of weakness��he turned his head.


    He saw Shen Hongmei still sound asleep, her delicate pale face showing faint signs of age but radiating a unique mature charm.


    For someone like Li Zhiyan, who was obsessed with mature women, it was an irresistible allure.


    And her long, shapely legs, standing tall at 183 cm, made his head spin��it was impossible not to be captivated.


    As his hand inadvertently brushed his lower body, Li Zhiyan felt Shen Hongmei''s stockings.


    Beside his pillow lay a pair of high heels.


    "Oh my God..."


    "What the hell happened?"


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan recalled the information from the system.


    He used his thoughts to activate the system, and saw that the task reward was ready to be claimed.


    After claiming the reward, he opened the system''s storage to find a new item: [Never Forget].


    As soon as he used it, he felt an imperceptible transformation taking place within his body!


    Then, he glanced at today''s system-generated intelligence.


    "Go to the Lottery Store and scratch this ticket to win a 2000-yuan prize."


    "Shen Hongmei will wake up in five minutes."


    "You need a significant intake of protein."


    "Xu Qianqian and Liu Jinxin booked a room last night, with Liu Jinxin using online loans to pay."


    "Due to excessive estrogen injections, Liu Jinxin will start insulting you alongside Xu Qianqian, calling you a broke loser without ambition or vision in 30 seconds."


    This batch of five updates left Li Zhiyan clenching his fists tightly.


    Another easy 2000 yuan! This scratch ticket practically felt like free income. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Confirming that daily system intelligence updates were guaranteed filled him with excitement.


    To unlock the system''s ultimate reward, he needed to earn 100 million yuan and acquire a villa!


    "A hundred million��it''s a daunting goal, but small steps lead to big results. I''ll get there!"


    For the first time, Li Zhiyan felt his future wasn''t as bleak as it had been before.


    He finally saw a glimmer of hope for securing his future in Shanghai.


    Quickly, he began fretting about a new problem.


    Shen Hongmei was about to wake up...


    Would she think he had taken advantage of her?


    Considering how drunk she had been, had she blacked out completely?


    With his heart full of uncertainty, five minutes passed, and Shen Hongmei''s long, beautiful eyes slowly opened.


    Upon seeing Li Zhiyan lying beside her,


    Confusion flashed in her gentle eyes, framed by her elegant lashes.


    Li Zhiyan... wasn''t this her daughter''s college classmate?


    How could he be lying in bed with her?


    "Aunt Shen..."


    "Last night, when I was heading to Qingfeng Park..."


    "I saw you had drunk too much..."


    Fragments of memory stirred within Shen Hongmei as she recalled finishing a social engagement.


    Indeed, she had felt deeply troubled and decided to visit the park for some fresh air.


    She had ended up dragging Li Zhiyan to have drinks, even teaching him how to kiss.


    Everything that followed remained a blur.


    After drinking a large amount of strong alcohol at the bar, her memories completely blacked out.


    As Li Zhiyan nervously explained the sequence of events to Shen Hongmei,


    She calmly let out an "Mm."


    "I understand."


    "Put down my stockings."


    She grabbed her high heels and powered on her Huawei MATE60PRO, noticing numerous missed calls.


    Large corporate environments weren''t faring well; many entrepreneurs were facing frequent bankruptcies.


    But Shen Hongmei, with her exceptional insight and abilities, was managing multiple companies with remarkable success.


    She was considering a complete consolidation of her businesses this year.


    Her schedule was perpetually packed.


    Li Zhiyan felt slightly awkward. He had anticipated a breakdown from Shen Hongmei.


    After all, an unexpected night between a 42-year-old woman and her daughter''s college classmate...


    He had even considered the possibility of her calling the police.


    But, to his surprise, Shen Hongmei''s reaction was surprisingly composed.


    She acted as though losing her virginity was a minor incident, as if nothing had happened.


    After neatly setting down Shen Hongmei''s stockings, Li Zhiyan picked up another nude stocking to hand to her.


    "Li Zhiyan, go buy auntie some emergency contraceptive pills."


    "Get the kind you take afterward��don''t get the wrong ones."


    Li Zhiyan agreed, feeling oddly disappointed.


    It seemed like this tall, long-legged mature woman simply saw him as a child, completely indifferent to his presence.


    After tidying himself up, he headed to the bathroom to freshen up briefly.


    Just as he was about to leave.


    Shen Hongmei called out to him again.


    "Oh, one more thing."


    "Li Zhiyan."


    "These stockings are ruined; buy me another pair, alright?"


    "Got it, Aunt Shen."


    Li Zhiyan realized that Shen Hongmei''s lack of confrontation was the best outcome he could hope for��it was better to treat the whole incident as a dream.


    Once Li Zhiyan left, Shen Hongmei finally glanced at the messy bedsheets.


    Young people... so full of energy.


    But now wasn''t the time to dwell on such matters.


    She opened WeChat to check her executives'' reports, methodically managing her work tasks.


    It was as if last night''s seven rounds of madness had never occurred.


    ...


    Stepping out of the hotel, Li Zhiyan spotted an old lady selling tea eggs.


    He walked up and ordered seven eggs and a bottle of nutritional milk.


    "Young man, can you really eat seven eggs?"


    The old lady stared at Li Zhiyan incredulously.


    "I need to seriously replenish myself."


    After grabbing the seven tea eggs, Li Zhiyan devoured a whole egg before downing just the egg whites from the remainder.


    Finally, the weakness subsided.


    He chugged half a bottle of nutritional milk and set off for the pharmacy.


    "Emergency contraception."


    "The kind taken afterward."


    Li Zhiyan spoke softly, feeling embarrassed as a newly-anointed man.


    Leaving the pharmacy with pills in hand, he stopped by a supermarket to pick up a new pair of stockings��stockings were truly a key piece of feminine allure!


    His mind unwillingly wandered back to last night''s chaos.


    "She''s Xu Qianqian''s mom..."


    "A long-legged mature woman..."


    "And she..."


    Li Zhiyan felt like he was living in a dream.


    From a certain perspective, wouldn''t Xu Qianqian have to start calling him ''Dad''?


    "Did I become Xu Qianqian''s dad?"


    Li Zhiyan murmured softly, gathering his thoughts only upon returning to the hotel entrance.


    Knocking gently on the door, Li Zhiyan spoke quietly: "Aunt Shen, I''m back."


    Soon, the sound of high heels clacking against the floor echoed.


    Li Zhiyan''s mind immediately conjured the image of those long, smooth, captivatingly robust legs.

 Chapter 5 - 005 Reward [Body Enhancement]

    Chapter 5 - 005 Reward [Body Enhancement]At this moment, Li Zhiyan recalled the initial ten strokes.


    He felt utterly humiliated in his heart.


    But later, he proved himself to be a true dragon among men!


    Thinking about how impressive a man he was, Li Zhiyan''s confidence surged.


    Soon, the door opened.


    Because her stockings were torn.


    Now, Shen Hongmei had bare legs.


    Those snow-white, voluptuous legs made Li Zhiyan tremble as he fought the urge to reach out and caress them again.


    Yet he remembered Shen Hongmei''s words last night when she angrily shouted, "I''m your biological mother."


    That thought made him a bit numb.


    Shen Hongmei clearly intended to sweep the whole incident under the rug, as if nothing ever happened. If he dared to touch her legs now,


    she''d surely slap him across the face without hesitation.


    Last night, it was because of the alcohol, and it was Shen Hongmei who initiated.


    But today was different.


    If he tried anything now, it would just be courting death.


    "Aunt Shen, I bought the medicine for you."


    "And here are the stockings."


    "Mm, thank you, Li Zhiyan."


    Sitting down on the sofa, Shen Hongmei gently slipped off her high heels.


    With no sense of reservation, she put on the stockings right in front of Li Zhiyan.


    Although last night she had that kind of encounter with Li Zhiyan,


    in her heart, Shen Hongmei still only saw Li Zhiyan as a child.


    So she pretended as if nothing had ever happened.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    After putting back on her high heels, she unscrewed the hotel''s complimentary bottle of water and swallowed the contraceptive pill.


    "Aunt Shen." S��ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Li Zhiyan, about what happened last night, don''t overthink it."


    "It was just an accident."


    "Don''t let it weigh on your mind. Just treat it as if it never occurred."


    Looking at Shen Hongmei, so composed and powerful, Li Zhiyan felt that her aura perfectly matched her extraordinary height of 183 cm (6 feet).


    "By the way."


    After wrapping up the topic casually,


    Shen Hongmei continued, "Xiao Yan."


    "It''s pretty tough for recent graduates to find jobs now, isn''t it?"


    Li Zhiyan nodded faintly.


    "It truly is, finding a job is really difficult these days. There are just too many college grads now, so we''re barely worth anything."


    "Basically, you graduate only to be unemployed. I''ve sent out tons of resumes, but they''ve all vanished into thin air."


    After swallowing her pill, Shen Hongmei stood up.


    "Well, I''ll head out first. Let''s stay in touch tonight."


    "Let''s exchange WeChat contacts."


    As soon as she finished speaking, a phone started ringing.


    Shen Hongmei didn''t answer it immediately; instead, she showed Li Zhiyan her WeChat QR code.


    If it weren''t for Li Zhiyan last night, she would''ve been picked up by that disgusting man.


    It was far better to end up with Li Zhiyan than that kind of fate.


    In her heart, Shen Hongmei felt grateful to Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan scanned the QR code and added her as a friend. Only then did Shen Hongmei answer the call, standing up and heading toward the door.


    Once she put her high heels on, her height reached an imposing 190 cm (6''3").


    Li Zhiyan suddenly felt like a little pony next to her.


    Watching Shen Hongmei take the call while walking out.


    Li Zhiyan slumped powerlessly onto the sofa. This is what it means to be a strong, successful mature woman, he thought. Her inner strength was overwhelming.


    Before entering, Li Zhiyan had entertained the idea of starting a relationship with Shen Hongmei.


    "It''s just a pipe dream..."


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan''s gaze accidentally fell on the garbage bin, where some stockings were discarded.


    The bin was filled with tissue paper, so the torn, threadbare nylon stocking on top was very conspicuous.


    "Something like this shouldn''t just be tossed away," he muttered. "Who knows, the cleaning staff might sneakily take it and sell it..."


    Determined to prevent that scenario,


    Li Zhiyan picked up the stockings.


    He stuffed them into his pocket and took them with him.


    When checking out of the room, he noticed he had overstayed by two hours, and the receptionist wanted to charge him 40 yuan. After negotiating for a while, they gave him back his entire 200-yuan deposit.


    Gradually, the strength in his legs began to return.


    A 20-year-old and a 42-year-old pairing��how could things not go wild?


    The more he thought about it, the more Li Zhiyan felt that young men belonged with mature women; it was the most perfect match.


    Walking down the street, he made up his mind: when Shen Hongmei reached out to him again,


    he''d try to broach the subject of being together with her...


    The ecstasy of last night was unforgettable. He knew that if he didn''t take the initiative, Shen Hongmei would likely keep pretending nothing happened, and there''d be no next time.


    Resolving himself, he vowed to make those voluptuous, snow-white legs, longer than his own life, fully his.


    "But first, let''s go renew my welfare subsidy."


    With only a little less than 3,800 yuan left in his bank account, that extra 2,000 yuan was absolutely vital to Li Zhiyan.


    Only after stepping into society did he realize how hard it was for his parents.


    Sure, everyone wanted to relax and enjoy life, but if you didn''t work hard, you could literally starve to death.


    Arriving at the lottery store after following the directions,


    he approached the counter. "Boss, how much are the scratch tickets?"


    "These are 20 yuan apiece, these 30 yuan, and those 50 yuan."


    "Give me ten of these."


    This time, Li Zhiyan bought ten scratch tickets in one go, hoping to go all out.


    Grabbing a bottle of ice-cold cola, he paid the boss first after receiving the scratch tickets.


    He had seen online videos of people hitting jackpots only to have the shopkeepers steal the tickets.


    He wouldn''t risk gambling on someone''s moral compass.


    Surprisingly, out of ten tickets, his total winnings came to 2,100 yuan, a stroke of incredible luck.


    "Kid, your luck is insane!"


    "Let me film a TikTok!"


    "Don''t show my face!"


    After cooperating with the shopkeeper to record a faceless TikTok video, the boss handed him the prize money.


    With his savings now reaching over 5,800 yuan, Li Zhiyan finally felt a little more secure inside.


    As the clock neared 3 PM, Li Zhiyan, stifling hot, rented a Qingju e-bike and rode to his usual internet cafe hangout.


    Lying around in his rented apartment during the day was unbearable.


    Sitting at his usual spot, cooling off under the air conditioning, and logging into his game, Li Zhiyan finally relaxed.


    "Even if this intel doesn''t give me anything..."


    "Earning 2,000 yuan a day from scratch tickets adds up to over 700,000 a year."


    "I could buy a luxurious Mercedes E300 and still have 200,000 left over."


    For the first time ever, Li Zhiyan felt an overwhelming sense of hope within him.


    With reliable intel about the future, no matter what, he no longer felt confined to the ranks of ordinary people.


    By the time it reached nearly 5 PM,


    a WeChat notification popped up.


    Shen Hongmei had accepted his friend request.


    At the same time, she sent him a voice message. Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but conjure up images of Shen Hongmei''s voluptuous figure and those long, snow-white legs.


    He felt a slight itch in his heart; last night had truly been thrilling.


    "Li Zhiyan, are you free tonight?"


    "Auntie has something to discuss with you. Let''s have dinner together."


    At that moment, the system issued a new task.


    "New Task: Accept Shen Hongmei''s invitation."


    "Task Reward: [Body Enhancement]."


    This reward lit a fire in Li Zhiyan.

 Chapter 6 - 006 Instant Reward Credit

    Chapter 6 - 006 Instant Reward CreditMaintaining a good figure is really difficult.


    But the system directly treated it as a task reward.


    So I had no choice but to agree.


    "Alright, Aunt Shen."


    Li Zhiyan knew that most women born in the ''80s preferred using voice messages when chatting on WeChat.


    So he sent a voice message to Shen Hongmei too.


    "I''ll message you tonight, then we can have dinner together."


    Afterward, Shen Hongmei sent a smiling emoji and didn''t reply further.


    Looking at that emoji, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but feel like he''d been scolded.


    But considering a mature woman at 42, sending such an emoji probably just meant a sincere smile.


    After Shen Hongmei sent him the message, Li Zhiyan lost the mood to keep gaming.


    By around seven in the evening.


    He received a video call from Shen Hongmei.


    When Shen Hongmei''s slightly time-marked yet charming face appeared on the screen.


    Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but recall last night''s madness in his head.


    42-year-old Shen Hongmei truly knew everything.


    She taught him so much and completely opened the door to a whole new world for him.


    "Aunt Shen."


    "Li Zhiyan, come to Spicy Manor Hot Pot, Auntie will send you the location."


    Li Zhiyan couldn''t quite figure out Shen Hongmei''s intentions, but he was indeed hungry, so he grabbed a Qingju bike and headed straight to Spicy Manor.


    ...


    Walking into the hot pot restaurant, Li Zhiyan saw Shen Hongmei sitting there from afar, waiting for the divided pot to boil.


    At that moment, the system''s task reward was granted!


    Li Zhiyan immediately activated the Body Enhancement. S��arch* The N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He distinctly felt his body becoming a lot stronger, and when he touched his stomach, he even had abs!


    This system''s rewards were truly powerful!


    When he approached Shen Hongmei, he noticed a slightly tipsy woman sitting next to her.


    Perhaps because she was drunk.


    The delicate face of this somewhat frail-looking woman was flushed, making her appear stunningly attractive.


    Though her height looked to be only about 160 cm.


    But she truly was a fine branch bearing ripe fruit��a rarity.


    Her classic alluring housewife beauty differed from Shen Hongmei''s elegant femme fatale looks, yet both mature women brought a tremor to Li Zhiyan''s heart.


    "Aunt Shen."


    "Xiao Yan, take a seat."


    "Let me introduce you. This is Aunt Lai Feifei."


    "She owns over a dozen properties and specializes in collecting rent."


    The envy in Li Zhiyan''s eyes was impossible to conceal. Over a dozen properties in Shanghai?


    This was a true wealthy woman!


    Indeed, wealthy women''s friends were all wealthy women. Now *this* was the real Shanghai Aunt crew.


    "Hi, Li Zhiyan, your Aunt Shen specifically asked me to introduce you to a job."


    "Besides, I''m also your landlord."


    As she spoke, she raised her wine glass and took another sip.


    "Stop drinking, you drunkard. You get wasted every day."


    Shen Hongmei''s tone was helpless. Her bestie really could drink like a fish.


    "That''s just me..."


    "You know how it is��there''s no man around. My ex-husband was useless, and now life''s just lonely."


    She said while grabbing Shen Hongmei''s hand.


    "Hongmei, be honest now."


    "Is this Li Zhiyan your boyfriend?"


    "Your taste is spectacular nowadays."


    "You''re really living the life, huh?"


    "Are you feeding Li Zhiyan every night?"


    Even though Shen Hongmei had a remarkably strong heart, she found it hard to handle at this moment. Her drunken bestie had always been rather uninhibited with her words.


    "Aunt Lai, feeding what?"


    For a moment, Li Zhiyan couldn''t quite grasp the meaning.


    "What are you even saying now?"


    "If your Aunt Shen doesn''t mind..."


    "Why don''t you follow Auntie to the restroom later and find out?"


    "Auntie doesn''t mind anyway."


    "I''m just afraid your drinking tolerance isn''t great, so you might get drunk."


    Shen Hongmei pulled her back.


    "Tone it down, Lai Feifei. It''s one thing to be full of wild talk with us normally, but there''s a kid here now."


    "Hurry and discuss the job situation!"


    Lai Feifei got up and sat down next to Li Zhiyan.


    She was still holding her wine glass.


    Li Zhiyan could sense it��she was indeed a tenth-level drunkard, and one who spoke wildly at that.


    Still, despite the amount of alcohol she consumed, she smelled wonderful, with an especially enchanting fragrance...

 Chapter 7 - 007 Introduces Work

    Chapter 7 - 007 Introduces WorkLai Feifei had a very distinct fragrance on her body, the scent stirred a hint of excitement within Li Zhiyan.


    "I know."


    Lai Feifei muttered as she downed another glass of liquor.


    For someone like Lai Feifei, who drinks once a month, for thirty days straight without skipping, even during her period��


    Liquor might as well be her plain water.


    "Li Zhiyan, be honest with me. Did you get involved with your Aunt Shen?"


    "Knowing her personality, I''ve never seen her so serious about asking me to do something like this."


    "Fess up! Did you book a room last night or not?"


    "At 42, can your Aunt Shen resist a young guy like you?"


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    At this moment, Shen Hongmei looked obviously flustered, as though someone had hit her sore spot.


    Last night, they had both genuinely gotten drunk.


    She didn''t remember a thing.


    "Say one more thing and I''ll rip your mouth apart!"


    Watching Shen Hongmei''s fierce, about-to-explode demeanor,


    Lai Feifei finally toned it down a bit.


    "Which mouth do you plan to rip apart, huh?"


    "I think you could just kiss mine to pieces."


    Shen Hongmei seriously felt a violent urge to slap this crazy woman, but she also knew this was simply how Lai Feifei always was.


    "Are you two seriously not together?"


    "You didn''t take Li Zhiyan under your wing?"


    "No!"


    Lai Feifei stretched her leg onto the hotpot table.


    It was then that Li Zhiyan finally noticed the woman was wearing a short skirt paired with black stockings, and a pair of sexy red-bottomed high heels.


    Although she was only 160cm tall, Lai Feifei had amazing body proportions.


    Her legs were strikingly long, and the edge of the stockings revealed a glimpse of her snow-white thighs.


    Li Zhiyan subconsciously swallowed hard.


    Ever since what happened last night,


    he felt as though he had inadvertently stepped into the world of mature women.


    This circle was entirely different compared to that of the young.


    "So if you''re not sponsoring this little pretty boy."


    "Sponsor me instead."


    "Xiao Yan, do Auntie''s legs look good to you?"


    "Nowadays young people are all about black-stockinged legs, aren''t they?"


    "Come, feel them."


    "If you like them, Auntie''s legs are all yours tonight."


    "I even have a pair of seamless, tear-away-style black stockings back home. If you''re into that, Auntie will wear them for you!"


    Since the unexpected incident last night, Li Zhiyan was now filled with an uncontrollable surge of excitement.


    This woman''s words were ridiculously uninhibited.


    Yet he also knew, as tantalizing as those black-stockinged legs were, that if he actually indulged,


    it would undoubtedly mean she''d never speak to him again.


    Even though this drunk flirt kept teasing him, she always maintained a safe distance with him.


    Which made Li Zhiyan realize that Lai Feifei wasn''t really a simple-minded person.


    "Take your foot off, are we eating or not? Smells awful!"


    "Hmph, who says they stink? You have no idea how many people dream of licking these feet."


    "Xiao Yan, pour Auntie a glass of wine."


    Li Zhiyan picked up the red wine on the table and poured another glass for Lai Feifei.


    "Aunt Lai, isn''t it bad for you to drink this much alcohol?"


    "It''s fine, your Aunt Lai can''t sleep without alcohol; I need it every night to pass out."


    Taking a sip from the wine glass, Lai Feifei gently bit her lip afterward.


    That gesture was utterly seductive.


    Her alluring aura felt so effortless and natural.


    "Xiao Yan, what was your major in university?"


    "I studied..."


    Before Li Zhiyan could finish his sentence, Lai Feifei cut him off.


    "Forget it, what you studied doesn''t matter. Nowadays, even Master''s degree holders work as delivery drivers."


    "Auntie will recommend you a position at the Changlong Group."


    "Internship salary starts at five thousand yuan, three-month probation period."


    Li Zhiyan didn''t know much about this Changlong Group, but the five-thousand-yuan internship salary certainly tempted him.


    Even with his cheat skills, until he achieved true financial freedom, he still had to tread carefully.


    In reality, Li Zhiyan had suffered setbacks before; once he stepped into the real world, he realized society was far more brutal than he had ever imagined.


    "What does Changlong Group do?"


    "I couldn''t spell it all out for you. The corporation has loads of departments��e-commerce, livestreaming, supermarket supply chains��you name it."


    "You''re going to interview for a position in downstream supplier development; Auntie''s already set you up with someone dependable."


    At first, Li Zhiyan felt this didn''t align with his professional background.


    But upon reflecting on how even Master''s and PhD holders weren''t aligning with their supposed career paths either, he stopped overthinking.


    After all, an internship that offered five-thousand-per-month wages truly wasn''t easy to come by.


    "All right, thank you, Aunt Lai."


    "Hahaha, why thank me? Thank your Aunt Shen instead."


    "Thank you, Aunt Shen."


    Li Zhiyan finally pieced it together��it was Shen Hongmei repaying him with a favor.


    If it hadn''t been for him last night, she really would''ve been taken advantage of by that sleazy middle-aged man.


    "By the way, Aunt Lai."


    "What''s with you saying you''re my landlady?"


    "Send me a message."


    When Li Zhiyan messaged the "landlady" saved in his WeChat contacts, Lai Feifei pulled out her phone.


    To his disbelief, she actually had received his message.


    "Auntie has several properties; contracts are signed online nowadays, and it just so happens you signed onto one of mine."


    "But we never met in person. It was only when Hongmei tried to pair you up with me today..."


    "That I realized I''m your landlady."


    "What a coincidence."


    "Have you read that story about a struggling high schooler and the landlord Mrs. Hu?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    In truth, despite being influenced by countless netizens and their outrageous jokes, Li Zhiyan always considered himself fairly open-minded.


    But after meeting his landlady, he realized he was far too conservative.


    "Let''s contact each other via WeChat later."


    "Your interview is guaranteed."


    After settling his employment arrangement,


    The hotpot finally started boiling. Shen Hongmei grabbed some sliced meat from the nearby shelf and began tossing it into the pot.


    "Hey, Hongmei, stick with the clear broth hotpot."


    "Otherwise, your little boyfriend might end up suffering tonight. Poor guy might get a spicy surprise instead of anything fun."


    "It''s tough on him in the beginning, but later on, the real challenge lies with you!"


    "Reap what you sow!"


    Unable to take it anymore, Shen Hongmei pinched Lai Feifei''s thigh.


    "Keep it down, you shameless hussy!"


    "Fine, fine, I''ll keep quiet..."


    "Hongmei, are you really not in a relationship with him? You didn''t sponsor him either?"


    Watching Shen Hongmei''s visibly awkward expression, Li Zhiyan tried to step in: "Aunt Lai, there''s truly nothing going on. Last night Aunt Shen got drunk, and someone tried to take advantage of her��I saved her, that''s all."


    "I see, a hero saves the damsel."


    "The young colt rescues the old carriage!"


    "Hongmei, have you heard that viral phrase online��''young colt pulling the old carriage''?"

 Chapter 8 - 008 I, Aunt Lai, am the alcohol-loving blabbermouth and lucky koi!

    Chapter 8 - 008 I, Aunt Lai, am the alcohol-loving blabbermouth and lucky koi!"Xiao Ma? Big Car?"


    "What are you talking about."


    "I told you to stop looking at all those weird things online."


    Shen Hongmei''s elegantly mature face showed genuine confusion.


    Compared to Lai Feifei, who was always outspoken and open.


    She was clearly much more traditional and conservative.


    After Lai Feifei explained it to Shen Hongmei.


    Shen Hongmei''s face turned a little red. This woman was becoming increasingly unhinged.


    Saying all sorts of nonsense in front of the "kid." Technically, Li Zhiyan was indeed their junior.


    Yet Lai Feifei still constantly made such absurd remarks.


    "You better stop!"


    Only when Shen Hongmei was about to lose her temper did Lai Feifei finally rein it in a bit.


    She knew her best friend''s temper well enough.


    Any moment now, Shen Hongmei could turn into a strict mother figure.


    "Li Zhiyan, pour Auntie another drink."


    For the rest of the time, Lai Feifei kept drinking, her alcohol tolerance leaving Li Zhiyan deeply unnerved. Lai Feifei could totally claim the title of Shanghai''s No. 1 Drunken Queen.


    Even though Li Zhiyan had been drinking only water, he couldn''t imagine his prostate handling this amount of liquid.


    How did this woman''s stomach even hold it all?


    He started to suspect that Lai Feifei had some sort of mysterious dimensional pocket in her belly where all the alcohol simply vanished. S��ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As the evening went on, her words became a bit less wild.


    But they were still shockingly bold.


    Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but think this woman might be a reincarnated seductress straight out of a ghost story.


    When the dinner ended, Li Zhiyan intended to pay the bill.


    No matter how you looked at it, Shen Hongmei had gone out of her way to introduce him to a great job. From what both Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei had said about the Changlong Group, if he passed probation, his monthly salary would break 10,000 yuan.


    Paying for the meal was only fair.


    In today''s job market, landing a gig with a five-figure salary was no easy feat, especially at a company like this, where connections were practically a prerequisite.


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan began to appreciate the perks of associating with wealthy women.


    If he could marry a rich woman, money would never be a concern. It would be a life of pure bliss. Truth be told, Li Zhiyan didn''t feel like working a single day of his life.


    He snuck over to the cashier.


    "23, please settle the bill," he said somewhat sheepishly.


    "Table 23''s bill has already been settled."


    Throughout the meal, Lai Feifei hadn''t left her seat even once.


    It was pretty obvious that Shen Hongmei had paid the bill.


    At that moment, an image came to Li Zhiyan''s mind of Xu Qianqian, Shen Hongmei''s daughter, arrogantly demanding that he pay last time.


    The contrast between mother and daughter was simply too striking.


    Perhaps it was because back in their day, there weren''t as many simps spoiling women. But nowadays, even a lot of older women had become just as brainwashed by short videos, ending up no different from someone like Xu Qianqian.


    There were plenty of divorced women in their 40s or 50s chasing some ideal of self-fulfillment.


    Both Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei had noticed this little episode at the cashier.


    These two women were sharp and had been keeping an eye on Li Zhiyan the whole time.


    "This young man is pretty decent, knows how to show gratitude. I think he''s a good match for you. Have you considered it?"


    "Stop joking..."


    "He''s just a kid. Don''t tease him like that."


    After just a few exchanges, the Drunken Queen downed yet another glass and started getting a little hazy.


    When Li Zhiyan came back, Shen Hongmei helped the now-tipsy Lai Feifei stand up.


    "Li Zhiyan, let''s go. We''ll drop your Aunt Lai off first."


    After stepping outside, Shen Hongmei unlocked her brand-new Audi A6 3.0T55.


    With the two of them half-carrying Lai Feifei, they got her into the car, and Li Zhiyan also climbed into the back seat.


    Lying down, Lai Feifei suddenly propped her silky, stocking-clad legs onto Li Zhiyan''s lap.


    The soft sensation was distracting, to say the least.


    Initially, she had kept some distance from Li Zhiyan.


    But now, she was fully leaning in, obviously drunk.


    "Xiao Yan, do Auntie''s legs look nice?"


    "Go ahead, touch them. Auntie is letting you..."


    "Tonight, Auntie will take you back to your childhood and treat you to something delicious!"


    Lai Feifei drunkenly muttered. Yet even in her inebriated state, she still smelled intoxicating.


    The scent stirred Li Zhiyan''s hormones, leaving him increasingly flustered.


    "Enough!"


    "Stop acting shameless in front of the kid!"


    "Li Zhiyan, sit in the front."


    With Shen Hongmei''s stern words, Li Zhiyan moved to the passenger seat.


    After propping a pillow under Lai Feifei''s head, Shen Hongmei finally joined him up front. Lai Feifei, by now, had closed her eyes and fallen asleep.


    "Your Aunt Lai is like this every day, drinking nonstop, never listening to anyone."


    "Don''t take anything she says seriously."


    As they drove away, Shen Hongmei continued, "But you know, she''s never let her legs rest on anyone else like that."


    "Maybe she thinks of you as a kid and was just teasing you."


    Age-wise, Li Zhiyan was definitely an adult. But compared to the 41-year-old Lai Feifei, it made sense to call him a kid.


    "Yeah, I understand..."


    He glanced back at Lai Feifei''s long, stocking-clad legs.


    He couldn''t help but marvel. How could this woman''s legs be so long? Her height was only 1.6 meters.


    They were stunning, and combined with her ample curves, they reminded him of a certain actress known for her perfect figure despite being just 158 cm tall.


    Then, his eyes drifted to the profile of Shen Hongmei.


    He made up his mind. He needed to find a chance to talk to her about starting a relationship.


    Just letting things end like this? Li Zhiyan wasn''t willing to accept it.


    After all, the memories of last night were still seared into his mind, utterly intoxicating.


    Never in his life had he felt such ecstasy. A tipsy Shen Hongmei had shared her every intimate secret with him.


    Twenty-odd minutes later, the car pulled up in front of a standalone villa.


    "A villa? Wow, you''re rich..."


    Li Zhiyan remarked in amazement. Even with property prices dropping significantly recently.


    Villas were still out of reach for ordinary people.


    "Lend a hand."


    The two of them helped support Lai Feifei into the villa.


    "Back in the day, your Aunt Lai''s family went through several rounds of housing demolitions."


    "The compensation alone added up to tens of millions."


    "Plus, some of the resettlement properties later gained value."


    "Your Aunt Lai really is the lucky type who always comes out ahead. She even tried her hand at stocks and made over 10 million."


    "She started a company once, but during its peak, her partners forced her out, and she walked away with over 20 million."


    "Later on, the company eventually went under."


    "And since then, she''s been this Drunken Queen."


    Li Zhiyan chimed in with admiration, "Aunt Lai is genuinely the Drunken Queen Lucky Star!"


    "So impressive."


    Inwardly, he added, ''She''s more like the Drunken Queen Saucy Banter Lucky Star, to be precise!''


    "Unlock it, Lai Feifei!"


    Pinching her gently, Lai Feifei groggily used facial recognition to unlock the door.


    Once inside, they carried her upstairs.


    After tucking her into bed, Shen Hongmei finally looked relieved.


    "Yeah, you''re not wrong. Your Aunt Lai really is insanely lucky."


    "A true Lucky Star."


    "Let''s go. I''ll take you home."


    Li Zhiyan followed Shen Hongmei out.


    "Does Aunt Lai live here alone?"


    "Yes. As for her husband, I''m not sure what exactly happened between them. She never told me."


    Stepping outside.


    Li Zhiyan decided it was time to bring up last night and see if there was a possibility for them to be together.


    "Aunt Shen..."


    At the moment, Shen Hongmei, despite her casual sneakers for driving, still towered over him. Those long, stocking-clad legs kept his heart racing.


    "About last night..."

 Chapter 9 - 009 If you have difficulties in life, you can seek help from Auntie.

    Chapter 9 - 009 If you have difficulties in life, you can seek help from Auntie.Li Zhiyan suddenly brought up last night, catching Shen Hongmei off guard.


    Almost immediately, her face flushed slightly.


    Although her memory of the event was incredibly hazy, with many parts completely fragmented,


    one glance at the chaotic room was enough proof.


    Last night had been utterly insane.


    Despite Shen Hongmei''s inner resilience, she was, after all, a woman. With Li Zhiyan bringing it up again, she couldn''t help but feel a little unnatural.


    But this trace of unease was quickly suppressed by Shen Hongmei.


    "Li Zhiyan, what happened last night was a mistake."


    "Auntie and you both drank too much. Sleeping together was nothing more than a reflex of basic human nature."


    "So, forget about it."


    "In the future, if you face any difficulties in life, you can come to Auntie for help."


    Li Zhiyan didn''t back down.


    "Aunt Shen, I like you. I want to be with you."


    Shen Hongmei shot Li Zhiyan a glance, and after a minute''s silence, she said, "Get in the car."


    Once Li Zhiyan got in, fastened his seatbelt,


    Shen Hongmei drove him to a parking spot by the side of the road.


    Then, she gently placed her long, stocking-clad legs on the dashboard.


    "Xiao Yan, what is it that you like about Auntie?"


    "We''ve only met a few times. The most intimate moment was just last night."


    "In such a short span, getting to know even a classmate well is difficult enough."


    "Let alone developing feelings for someone?"


    Shen Hongmei had weathered numerous storms in life; her career had once hit rock bottom.


    At its worst, she had to mortgage her house and car, nearly having them repossessed by the bank.


    Because of this, her approach to problems was thorough and mature��she didn''t want to get entangled with Li Zhiyan.


    After all, no mature woman would desire a romantic relationship with someone twenty years her junior.


    Unless it was a transactional arrangement��but Shen Hongmei wasn''t that kind of woman.


    "I like Auntie because you''re beautiful."


    "You''ve got long legs, great charm, a nice figure, fair skin, and you''re so elegant."


    "Rational��these qualities all make me adore you very much."


    "Plus, Auntie taught me seven things last night."


    Looking ahead at the long legs that easily stretched up to the windshield, Li Zhiyan''s heart felt ablaze.


    As a young man, he was in the prime of vitality and energy.


    Trapped in the enclosed car, inhaling Shen Hongmei''s intoxicating scent, his mind couldn''t help but wander.


    This time, Shen Hongmei was truly taken aback.


    She hadn''t expected him to openly mention even her figure and those specific qualities.


    "So, you only like superficial things?"


    "Aunt Shen, the time we spent together was brief, so I can only see these things on the surface for now."


    "But if we were to be together,"


    "I''d be able to discover the deeper aspects."


    "I''ll work hard at it."


    Shen Hongmei gently touched Li Zhiyan''s head.


    "Xiao Yan, you''re still a child��so naive."


    "Aunt Shen, I admit it."


    "In front of you, I am indeed just a naive child."


    "But my feelings for you are genuine."


    In his heart, Li Zhiyan desperately wanted to pull Shen Hongmei into his arms and kiss her fervently, just like last night.


    But he knew, under these circumstances, it wasn''t realistic.


    "You like Auntie because of these strengths."


    "Long legs, nice figure��those are indeed merits."


    As she looked at her plump, shapely legs,


    Shen Hongmei couldn''t help but feel satisfied. Her height of 183 cm had been her most standout feature. Some claimed such tallness was a flaw in women.


    But Shen Hongmei had never felt that way.


    So every day, she''d step out in seven-centimeter high heels.


    Natural beauty is the best gift, and Shen Hongmei had no intention of changing anything forcefully.


    "But."


    "There''s a difference of 22 years between us. You''re 20 years old, right?"


    Li Zhiyan replied, "Yes, just a few months away from 21." S~ea??h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You''re 20 now, and Auntie is 42. If we were to be together,"


    "Right now Auntie still looks youthful, but in a few years, or even over a decade..."


    "At that time, you''ll be only in your thirties,"


    "the prime of your life, while Auntie will already be an old woman."


    "By that time, all of Auntie''s strengths,"


    "whether it''s my figure or what you appreciate, might still exist."


    "But staring at a face etched with crow''s feet, could you still savor it as sweetly as last night?"


    "Your feelings for Auntie are mostly driven by the hormones and impulsiveness of youth."


    "You simply desire Auntie physically."


    "Once those hormones and impulses subside,"


    "all that beauty will vanish. By then, you''ll still be young."


    "But Auntie''s fate will undoubtedly be miserable."


    "Auntie isn''t a woman who acts in emotional ways. If Auntie truly decides to be with you,"


    "it would be irresponsible to herself��and to you."


    "Auntie cannot gamble her limited youth to test whether you want to play house or just look for a woman to satisfy yourself."


    Listening to Shen Hongmei''s words,


    Li Zhiyan felt all the more the maturity of this woman. Her way of thinking far surpassed that of typical women; she was extraordinarily thorough and rational.


    Yet this only strengthened Li Zhiyan''s resolve.


    He was determined to make Shen Hongmei his.


    Not only because she was Xu Qianqian''s mother��winning Shen Hongmei would deal a blow to Xu Qianqian, who had always looked down on him as a fool.


    But also because he genuinely liked Shen Hongmei.


    Whenever he was with her, he felt an overwhelming sense of security��a feeling he deeply cherished.


    "Aunt Shen, I''m not looking for a woman for venting."


    "If we''re together, I''d be willing even if we don''t do that kind of thing."


    Shen Hongmei smiled gently at this moment.


    "Auntie believes you on that, because you''re a kind-hearted child��not the type who treats women as tools for indulgence."


    "But the problem between us isn''t just about age."


    "Let''s skip over the age gap for now."


    "Pretend that issue doesn''t exist at all."


    "Let''s talk about other matters instead."


    "If the two of us were to be together,"


    "we''d face a great deal of societal pressure."


    "You''re my daughter''s classmate. If this were to reach my daughter,"


    "and your classmates find out, what would they say?"


    "Moreover, your parents are close to my age. If they find out their son is dating a woman old enough to be his mother, how would they feel?"


    "What would your relatives and friends think about it once they hear?"


    "And nowadays, men seem to compete over whose girlfriend is younger and prettier. If you dated a woman twenty-two years older, you''d attract behind-the-scenes ridicule."


    "You''d feel bad about it."


    "Feel embarrassed."


    "Even going out together would be filled with countless inconveniences."


    "People would assume I''m your mother."


    Looking at Li Zhiyan, Shen Hongmei felt he was growing ever more juvenile in her eyes.

 Chapter 10 - 010 Heart-to-Heart Talk

    Chapter 10 - 010 Heart-to-Heart TalkShen Hongmei''s heart had always seen Li Zhiyan as a child.


    Even after what happened last night, seven times.


    That still couldn''t change the image of Li Zhiyan in Shen Hongmei''s mind.


    He was just a kid, after all.


    "Aunt Shen..."


    "Actually, I think it''s pretty normal for people to assume you''re my mom. After all, there''s a 22-year age gap between us."


    "I really don''t think it''s a big deal. Love knows no age, doesn''t it?"


    "As for those worldly judgments..."


    "Aunt Shen."


    "I''ve never cared about what people think."


    "Because I''ve always believed that life belongs to oneself��it''s not meant to be lived for others. If you live only under the eyes of others..."


    "You''re wasting your own life, living the way others want."


    Despite thinking that Li Zhiyan was immature, Shen Hongmei found his words to be very reasonable.


    But she truly couldn''t bring herself to ignore others'' gazes.


    "And Aunt Shen, you''re so beautiful, your figure is amazing, your skin is flawless. If people knew I had such a girlfriend, they wouldn''t criticize��they''d envy me."


    "I genuinely want to be with you."


    "Whatever consequences come from being with you, I''m willing to bear them."


    Shen Hongmei couldn''t help but chuckle. Her slender, stocking-clad legs stretched out against the windshield, constantly drawing Li Zhiyan''s attention.


    "Li Zhiyan, do you have a fixation or something?"


    Shen Hongmei asked softly.


    "Maybe a little, but Aunt Shen, I really like you. It''s absolutely not some fixation that makes me want to be with you."


    "I also know you can''t accept the idea of being with me in your heart."


    "But please don''t reject me outright. Just give me a chance, okay?"


    "Even if it''s a tiny chance, I will show you that my feelings for you are real."


    Looking into Li Zhiyan''s sincere gaze, Shen Hongmei felt an urge to reject him outright there and then.


    But a twinge of reluctance in her heart stopped her from hurting him directly.


    After all, last night she had shared an impulsive intimacy with him.


    If Shen Hongmei claimed she felt no special emotions toward him, that wouldn''t be true.


    "Alright then."


    "Li Zhiyan, people say if two people are meant to be together, it''s fate."


    "If fate allows us to meet again, and Aunt thinks you''re dependable, then maybe Aunt will be with you."


    "Forget about last night, okay?"


    "It''s already late. Let me drive you home, alright?"


    Shen Hongmei knew her work kept her incredibly busy, running all over Shanghai.


    In this vast city, the odds of the two of them meeting again were like finding a needle in a haystack.


    From now on, she and Li Zhiyan would likely never cross paths again.


    "Okay, I understand, Aunt Shen. I believe we''ll have our fated chance."


    Li Zhiyan could tell Shen Hongmei was subtly rejecting him. For most people, that would be the end of their encounters with her.


    But he possessed information about the future.


    Based on assessments, this information was related to the people he recently interacted with��like Xu Qianqian and Liu Jinxin, whose intelligence had been passed to him.


    Watching Li Zhiyan''s naive expression, Shen Hongmei couldn''t help but internally remark: silly kid.


    He still believed they had a connection, that they''d meet again. While favor had been repaid, it was better not to interact again.


    Such an approach was beneficial to both herself and Li Zhiyan.


    ...


    After driving her Audi A6 to the rental apartment, she finally bid him farewell.


    "Aunt Shen, goodbye."


    Shen Hongmei thought for a moment and stepped out of the car, standing in front of Li Zhiyan.


    "Li Zhiyan, remember to work well at Changlong Group. Once you''re officially permanent there, your monthly salary will exceed ten thousand, along with the five insurances and one fund. If it weren''t for Aunt Lai, you couldn''t have possibly gotten a job like this."


    "I know, Aunt Shen. You must keep your word this time."


    "Yes, of course."


    Shen Hongmei promised, knowing there''d be little chance of meeting Li Zhiyan again.


    "Aunt Shen, since we''re parting, can I hug you?"


    Standing in front of her, taller than an SUV, Li Zhiyan spoke with reluctance in his heart.


    Last night''s frenzy had opened him up to a world he''d never experienced before.


    His heart was now irreparably ensnared by everything mature and sensual.


    With Shen Hongmei, his feelings were no longer ambiguous��he genuinely liked her.


    Initially, Shen Hongmei wanted to refuse, to cut off his thoughts while she still could. But thinking that this could be their final meeting, she nodded.


    Then, Li Zhiyan stepped forward and hugged her tightly.


    "Aunt Shen..."


    He wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, as if wanting to meld into her entirely.


    Greedily inhaling her fragrance, Li Zhiyan felt an intense urge to place his hands on her supple, stocking-covered thighs.


    But that clearly wasn''t possible right now.


    Shen Hongmei gently patted his back, sensing his fiery affection for her.


    This boy��he really was in the prime of his youthful vigor.


    "Alright, Li Zhiyan, Aunt needs to leave now."


    When they finally separated, Shen Hongmei noticed a corner of a stocking peeking out of Li Zhiyan''s pants pocket.


    "You stuffed my stockings in your pocket?"


    Shen Hongmei''s gaze turned odd. This kid��what was he thinking, gathering up her stockings?


    Li Zhiyan realized he had overlooked it.


    Still, he didn''t bother hiding it; the more you try to conceal such matters, the more awkward it becomes.


    "Aunt Shen, earlier today at the hotel room, I saw that you threw them away."


    "So I picked them up. Because some people online buy those kinds of used stockings."


    "The hotel staff might collect and sell them."


    "So I just kept them instead."


    Shen Hongmei furrowed her brows.


    "There are people like that now?"


    "There are. Some men even wear stockings themselves and sell them."


    Shen Hongmei''s frown deepened.


    "Alright, toss them out when you get a chance. Li Zhiyan, Aunt is leaving now. If you have difficulties in life, just message me on WeChat."


    Shen Hongmei decided: although she might help him financially in the future, they couldn''t meet again. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Last night''s events were merely an accidental mistake.


    Such mistakes couldn''t be repeated.


    After watching Shen Hongmei leave, Li Zhiyan carefully took out her flesh-toned stockings.


    They still bore traces from being soaked.


    As the delicate fragrance wafted up, Li Zhiyan gently sniffed them.


    The image of holding those beautiful, plump legs in his arms flashed in his mind, making his heart itch uncontrollably.


    "My Aunt Shen is stunning��those legs at 183 cm, utterly captivating."


    "Even the stockings smell so good..."


    As he thought about it, Li Zhiyan''s heart longed once more to hold Shen Hongmei tightly in his arms.

 Chapter 11 - 011 The shrew tears Li Zhiyan to pieces with her hands

    Chapter 11 - 011 The shrew tears Li Zhiyan to pieces with her handsIn the past, Li Zhiyan had never experienced anything related to romance between men and women.


    His first kiss, even, had been taken by Shen Hongmei just last night, when she had made him sit on her lap.


    Then, she taught him how to kiss.


    Li Zhiyan knew he would never, ever forget that moment.


    And what came after, the madness, made Li Zhiyan feel like his soul had left his body. The Valentino heels by the pillow, the torn stockings��all of it lingered in his heart with indescribable yearning. He swore to himself that one day, he must claim Shen Hongmei''s incredible, long legs in those Valentinos and stockings for his own.


    Shaking off those thoughts, Li Zhiyan finally entered his rented flat. He was living in an old neighborhood, purely a walk-up, without elevators. According to Lai Feifei, this was a property she''d bought awaiting demolition, but unfortunately, the demolition plans didn''t extend to this area, so it ended up sitting there. Most of the other old properties she''d bought had already undergone demolition. Thinking about it, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but marvel at how this booze-drinking "lucky koi" was truly living up to her nickname!


    This Shanghai Aunt had absolutely unbeatable luck.


    When he got home, a woman in a plaid shirt was cooking in the kitchen.


    It was Shang Shunsheng''s mother, Zhao Shumin. Li Zhiyan never had a good impression of these two, mother and son.


    If Shen Hongmei was a strong, feisty woman��


    Then Zhao Shumin was a downright raging shrew.


    Shen Hongmei was the type to make her point reasonably, but for those who rubbed her the wrong way, she''d often drop the line, "Your mama is your actual mother."


    However, to her own Aunt Shen, she was always gentle. Just earlier in the car, she had stretched her gorgeous legs onto the windshield and talked to him about plenty of deep principles.


    Zhao Shumin, though, was completely unreasonable, with tantrums and hysterics as her weapons of choice.


    Li Zhiyan had seen her fight with neighbors before��the elderly lady next door had her shirt ripped open by Zhao Shumin, exposing her red lingerie.


    But, as much as Zhao Shumin was insufferably shrewish��


    Her looks were undeniably exquisite. Even that tacky plaid shirt couldn''t hide her beauty, radiating a mature and elegant charm befitting her status as a classic beauty mom.


    Zhao Shumin, standing at about 165 cm, also had an incredibly striking F-cup figure.


    Shen Hongmei boasted an impressive E-cup.


    And the cheeky chatterbox koi, Aunt Lai, measured in at a D-cup, which was no small feat considering her petite 160 cm frame.


    But Zhao Shumin, this full-on shrew with an F-cup bust, must have found walking downright exhausting!


    To top it off, her perky, round butt was also remarkable.


    Li Zhiyan could definitely appreciate her physique.


    Still, recalling Zhao Shumin''s volatile and screeching personality, Li Zhiyan thought it best to steer clear of her.


    She was not someone to mess with; the image of her face-off with the elderly neighbor, complete with tearing undergarments, was enough to make his scalp tingle.


    Once back in his room, Li Zhiyan decided to test out the system''s [Never Forget] ability.


    He looked up a news article online to check his memory.


    After glancing at it, he closed his eyes.


    To his astonishment, he found that he could vividly recall every single detail of the article.


    Even his old teachers'' lectures from class came flooding back to him.


    Past college entrance exam questions, basketball celebrity stats, the strap of the girl who sat in the front row in middle school...


    When Li Zhiyan opened his eyes��


    He realized he seemed to have gained an extraordinary ability!


    "If that''s the case..."


    "Doesn''t that mean I can learn things at lightning speed?"


    Remembering past lessons, Li Zhiyan suddenly blurted out a string of English, fluent and effortless.


    "If it''s like this, at the very least, I could learn multiple languages and become a translator."


    "Someone proficient in rare languages? That''s a specialized talent, right?"


    Soon after, he found a website and began teaching himself French.


    With his superhuman memory, his progress was astounding.


    Only when it was past ten in the evening did Li Zhiyan leave his room to use the restroom.


    However, seeing the bathroom light on, he decided to sit on the couch in the living room to wait.


    "When I have money, I need to rent a place all to myself; this shared living arrangement is just too inconvenient,"


    Li Zhiyan thought to himself. After a while, Shang Shunsheng''s gaunt and slightly tanned girlfriend walked out.


    When she saw Li Zhiyan sitting on the couch, she immediately shouted at him.


    "You pervert! What are you doing sitting on the couch?!"


    Li Zhiyan: "???"


    "The couch is a common area. Why can''t I sit here?"


    "The couch faces the bathroom. Were you spying on me in there?! I already thought it was creepy how you wander around the house in shorts all day!"


    "I''m calling the police!"


    "Are you crazy?"


    "For fuck''s sake, look in the mirror before you accuse someone! See if you''re even worth looking at!"


    Li Zhiyan wasn''t about to put up with Shang Shunsheng''s girlfriend''s nonsense.


    Moments later, Shang Shunsheng himself came out.


    "Stop yelling,"


    he said, pulling his girlfriend, Liu Yan, behind him.


    "Li Zhiyan, from now on, don''t walk around the house in shorts and a T-shirt. And knock before coming into common areas!"


    "We rented two rooms in this apartment, while you only rented one!"


    "If you offend my girlfriend again, don''t blame me for using my fists."


    Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but laugh in fury.


    It was 36 degrees outside, and they expected him to wear long sleeves?


    "I''m paying rent too. Now you''re telling me I have to knock just to step into the living room?"


    "And who the hell do you think you are?"


    Before coming to Shanghai to work, Shang Shunsheng had been a complete delinquent, regularly getting into fights back in school.


    Eventually expelled, he came to Shanghai and somehow found himself a scrawny, dark-skinned girlfriend.


    "Screw you and your mother!"


    Li Zhiyan''s words instantly enraged Shang Shunsheng, who threw a punch directly at him!


    Li Zhiyan wasn''t one to take a beating lying down. He knew that if he lost this fight today, life here would only get tougher for him!


    Reacting quickly, he threw two punches at Shang Shunsheng, then seized an opportunity to grab Shang Shunsheng''s neck and squeeze tightly, slamming him to the ground.


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    Seeing this, Liu Yan immediately decided this wasn''t her battle to fight, edging cautiously toward the wall to stay out of it.


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin stormed out of the spare bedroom, lunging at Li Zhiyan and holding him in a vice-like grip from behind.


    "Let go of my son!"


    The ripping sound of fabric filled the air as Zhao Shumin, the raging shrew, tore a hole in Li Zhiyan''s T-shirt.

 Chapter 12 - 012 The only thing to rely on

    Chapter 12 - 012 The only thing to rely onLi Zhiyan never imagined that in his lifetime, he would have his clothes ripped apart like this.


    He always thought this was the kind of thing that only happened in catfights between shrews.


    Like the old woman Zhao Shumin tore into before��if her underwear hadn''t been sturdy enough, the crowd would have been treated to quite a spectacle.


    With Zhao Shumin pressing down on his back,


    Li Zhiyan truly felt the strength of this woman''s waist.


    She was as slippery and nimble as an eel, seemingly capable of anything. S~ea??h the nov��lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then, Zhao Shumin started pounding on Li Zhiyan''s chest.


    Her immense strength forced Li Zhiyan to let go of Shang Shunsheng in pain.


    He grabbed Zhao Shumin''s wrists in reflex,


    and threw her off.


    Shang Shunsheng charged again, and mother and son both went at Li Zhiyan together.


    Meanwhile, Liu Yan just stood by watching; getting involved in something this dangerous wasn''t something a "fairy" like her would do.


    The neighbors quickly called the police.


    In less than ten minutes, the officers arrived.


    When the police saw the disheveled Li Zhiyan with his shredded clothes and the bruised and battered mother-son duo of Shang Shunsheng and Zhao Shumin, they frowned.


    "You three, come with me to the station for an investigation!"


    ...


    At the police station, in the mediation room.


    This was Li Zhiyan''s first time at a police station; he had always been a model kid growing up.


    He''d never done any of the bad things delinquent students did.


    But today, here he was, hauled in for a fight, being interrogated by the police in the dead of night.


    "Tell me, what happened?"


    "Officer!"


    "It''s this pervert! He harassed my daughter-in-law!"


    Zhao Shumin was fuming; even her chest was bouncing slightly with her agitation. Sometimes, having an overly full figure could be a real burden.


    The officer''s gaze toward Li Zhiyan turned a bit more severe.


    "Officer, I''ve been wronged! I just wanted to use the bathroom."


    "But when I came out, the restroom was occupied, so I just sat on the couch to wait. As soon as she came out, she accused me of peeping on her."


    "And they made me come out in this weather wearing long sleeves and pants! Doesn''t fairness exist anymore?"


    "Officer, there''s a surveillance camera in the living room. I suggest you review the footage."


    "I don''t want to live with this false accusation hanging over me!"


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan was visibly indignant. He felt that women these days really had changed.


    For instance, Xu Qianqian could shamelessly ask him to foot the bill without a blush or a second thought, as if it were only right.


    And then Liu Yan came out of the bathroom, looked at him sitting on the couch, and decided he had been ogling her.


    Where did these women get their confidence from?


    The police officer studied the aggrieved look on Li Zhiyan''s face.


    He could tell that Li Zhiyan was probably telling the truth.


    "Ma''am, are you sure he was trying to peep on you?"


    "There are cameras in this rental apartment. I suggest you be careful with your accusations."


    "This is a police station, after all."


    Only then did Liu Yan mumble guiltily, "I think he definitely intended to peek at me."


    "And earlier, he was sitting in the living room wearing shorts and a t-shirt. So indecent."


    The officer couldn''t help but laugh in exasperation.


    "It''s the height of summer! People get heatstroke every day."


    "What else should he be wearing if not a t-shirt and shorts?"


    After clarifying the details, the police began mediating.


    In the end, the resolution was for Shang Shunsheng to compensate Li Zhiyan 1,000 yuan to settle the matter.


    After both parties agreed, the officer remarked, "Now, this is how it should be."


    "Neighbors should coexist peacefully. In today''s society, harmony is what matters most. There''s no need to fight over such trivial matters."


    Li Zhiyan felt quite satisfied. He knew that if he hadn''t stood up to fight back tonight, this bizarre couple would never have toned it down.


    As Li Zhiyan stood up to leave, the officer said, "Call a guardian to come and get you. I need to have a word with them."


    "You have a bit of a temper. You really roughed him up. If this had escalated, you''d have had the worse end of it."


    The officer then added, "Though, I must say, those people really are infuriating..."


    "Uncle, I don''t have family in Shanghai."


    "What about a university teacher?"


    "I only just finished my third year of university."


    "Think about it. See if there''s anyone you can call."


    Li Zhiyan fell silent as he sat there.


    "Young man, have you decided who to call yet?"


    "I..."


    "I do have one elder. Her name is Shen Hongmei. My Aunt Shen is my only support here in Shanghai."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan felt a twinge of sorrow.


    The loneliness of being adrift in a foreign city was something only those who lived through it could truly understand.


    "Tell me her phone number."


    The officer patted Li Zhiyan on the shoulder, feeling sympathy for this young man trying to make his way in Shanghai. Life was tough for everyone.


    ...


    At home, Shen Hongmei had just finished applying a face mask and was preparing for bed.


    She had just lain down when her phone rang, displaying the label "Police Station."


    "Hello, Officer."


    "Is this Shen Hongmei? Ms. Shen?"


    "Yes, Officer. Is there a problem?"


    "Here''s the thing: there''s a young man named Li Zhiyan here who got into a fight today. He says you''re his only support in Shanghai."


    "Could you come and pick him up? The young man is too impulsive. He needs some guidance from an elder."


    Shen Hongmei''s heart tightened instinctively. Hearing the words "only support" tugged at the softer corners of her heart.


    "Officer, is Li Zhiyan alright?"


    Seven hundred days'' worth of shared history couldn''t simply be erased. The saying goes, "a day as husband and wife means a hundred days of gratitude."


    Even if she tried to stay rational, Shen Hongmei wasn''t a cold-blooded person. It was impossible for her not to care about Li Zhiyan at all.

 Chapter 13 - 013 Attribute [Quick Reaction]

    Chapter 13 - 013 Attribute [Quick Reaction]People with rich life experiences tend to be more rational.


    But their hearts can still be moved by pure and simple things.


    For instance, Shen Hongmei right now.


    Hearing that Li Zhiyan was her only support in Shanghai, her heart softened.


    Last night, she really did cross the line with Li Zhiyan seven times.


    But after sobering up.


    In front of her, he was just a child, nothing more.


    "I''ll head over now."


    Getting up hastily, Shen Hongmei decided to give Li Zhiyan a good lesson.


    ...


    Before long, Li Zhiyan saw Shen Hongmei at the police station, wearing a Valentino outfit and the nude-colored stockings he had bought her.


    The officer explained, "Ms. Shen."


    "You should really educate the child. If there''s an issue, it should be resolved peacefully. He''s too impulsive, it''s bound to cause trouble."


    "What will happen in the future?"


    "Nowadays, many jobs require a criminal record check. If he gets a record, it''ll have a significant impact."


    "He also wouldn''t be able to apply for government positions later on."


    The officer, who was slightly older, spoke earnestly as though giving life advice.


    "Understood, officer. I''ll take care of it."


    "I promise to teach him properly." sea??h th�� novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After leading Li Zhiyan out of the police station,


    Shen Hongmei touched his shredded, nearly unrecognizable shirt and asked sternly, "What happened?"


    Wearing her high heels, Shen Hongmei was more than half a head taller than Li Zhiyan, and at this moment, Li Zhiyan happened to be at eye level with the deep crevice of her neckline.


    However, Li Zhiyan''s mind wasn''t on that.


    "It was ripped by a shrew..."


    "You got into a fight with a woman?"


    "No, I didn''t."


    Following Shen Hongmei as they headed toward her Audi A6, Li Zhiyan recounted the story of the fight.


    Hearing this, Shen Hongmei furrowed her brows slightly.


    "Are young women today really this outrageous?"


    She couldn''t figure it out either��why would sitting on the sofa opposite the bathroom waiting for her to come out be construed as harassment?


    And wearing shorts and a t-shirt? Even more absurd.


    "This isn''t your fault."


    "But you really can''t be so impulsive in the future."


    "We''ve long passed the era of solving problems with violence. If someone only resorts to violence, it''s far too easy for them to be set up. The law isn''t something to take lightly."


    Li Zhiyan responded with a soft "Mm."


    "I understand, Aunt Shen."


    "I just couldn''t hold back today."


    Admitting his mistake, Li Zhiyan prompted no further reprimand from Shen Hongmei.


    She understood that kids have their pride too.


    Saying too much might hurt their self-esteem.


    In Shen Hongmei''s eyes,


    Li Zhiyan was always just a boy, nothing more.


    "Are you hungry?"


    Glancing at the still-open BBQ restaurant across the street, Shen Hongmei asked. She herself was feeling a bit hungry.


    "A little."


    "Alright, let''s grab a bite. I''ll send you back afterward."


    Shen Hongmei felt that her debt to Li Zhiyan for saving her was repaid when she helped him get a job at a top company.


    Coming to pick him up today was purely out of sympathy for his solitude in Shanghai.


    Having a child of her own, she couldn''t help but feel for Li Zhiyan.


    But after dropping him off at home, there would be no need to keep in touch anymore.


    The night with Li Zhiyan��she chalked it up to a beautiful mistake.


    After all, it wasn''t just Li Zhiyan who enjoyed it; she had found it pleasurable too.


    "Hold on a second."


    "You can''t keep wearing that shirt."


    "There''s a shirt in my trunk; go grab it."


    Taking Shen Hongmei''s car keys, Li Zhiyan went to the back and fumbled around until he managed to open the trunk.


    Inside were two pairs of her high heels, some personal items,


    and a pink t-shirt.


    "Aunt Shen, is it this pink one?"


    "Just wear that one. It''s the only thing in there."


    "A lot of boys like wearing pink these days; no one''s going to think it''s strange."


    Resigned, Li Zhiyan picked up the t-shirt and slipped it on.


    As soon as it was on, he caught a strong, milky fragrance. This scent was all too familiar to him.


    It was the scent of Shen Hongmei.


    Even Aunt Shen''s t-shirts smell so good! Li Zhiyan felt a wave of fondness in his heart.


    However, the t-shirt was a size too big for him.


    Shen Hongmei, with her curvy but not overweight pear-shaped figure, her height of 183 cm, and her impressive bust,


    made her shirts hang loosely on Li Zhiyan.


    After all, without her curves to fill it out, the shirt didn''t quite fit.


    "Not bad, let''s go."


    Shen Hongmei led Li Zhiyan toward the BBQ restaurant.


    Even though it was nearly midnight, the warm weather


    meant the BBQ place was still bustling. The two found a secluded corner and sat down.


    Feeling quite hungry, Shen Hongmei ordered some skewers along with a plate of lamb spine, handing the menu to Li Zhiyan.


    "No need, Aunt Shen, this is more than enough."


    "One iced orange juice, freshly squeezed, please."


    "Right away, sir."


    After the waiter left, Shen Hongmei glanced at Li Zhiyan wearing her t-shirt, finding the sight amusing.


    "Did you throw away my stockings?"


    "Not yet, Aunt Shen. I figured it''s safer in my drawer."


    "After all, if I threw them out, someone might find them, don''t you think?"


    Shen Hongmei chuckled softly, without exposing him. After tonight, she intended to cut ties with Li Zhiyan entirely.


    Watching her every move, every smile��her mature allure captivated Li Zhiyan.


    Especially after he''d had a taste of it, he couldn''t control his wandering thoughts.


    The lingering scent of her t-shirt on his body only stirred his hormones further.


    The clock struck midnight.


    Li Zhiyan quickly used his mind to pull up the virtual information panel in front of him.


    The future intel had refreshed...


    "To maintain his fair skin, today Jinxin took estrogen pills again."


    "Xu Qianqian previously dated seven boyfriends and had 11 casual flings. She wants to find a very wealthy boyfriend."


    "Stay with Changlong Group. Major opportunities await in the future."


    "In twenty minutes, Shen Hongmei will get her period and suffer from severe menstrual cramps, leaving her cold and in pain. Buying her warming patches from a convenience store and helping warm her feet will provide relief."


    Li Zhiyan recognized this as an excellent opportunity to advance his personal goals.


    "Later tonight, Xu Qianqian, drunk, will call to berate you for being stingy and lacking class."


    "New task issued: Help Shen Hongmei warm her feet."


    "Relieve her pain."


    "Task reward: Attribute [Quick Reaction]."


    "[Quick Reaction] enhances your reflexes, boosting your combat abilities in fights!"


    The task instantly caught Li Zhiyan''s attention. After all, who doesn''t dream of being skilled at martial arts?

 Chapter 14 - 014 I have plenty of yang energy

    Chapter 14 - 014 I have plenty of yang energyLi Zhiyan was resolute in his heart; he was determined to complete this mission!


    After all, the "quick reaction" attribute could bring him countless conveniences!


    While helping Aunt Shen alleviate her pain at the same time,


    he could also earn rewards��truly killing two birds with one stone!


    With these attributes, he would undoubtedly get closer to his primary goal of achieving a stable and independent life.


    "Aunt Shen, don''t you think we''re kind of fated to meet?"


    While waiting for the barbecue to be served, Li Zhiyan asked with a smile.


    Shen Hongmei couldn''t help but roll her eyes playfully, a hint of flirtation in her expression.


    "Fate? What fate? If you actually hurt someone in that fight, it would''ve turned into a criminal case. Your whole life would''ve been ruined��you wouldn''t even have a shot at becoming a civil servant after that!"


    "I wouldn''t pass the civil service exams anyway."


    Li Zhiyan felt that with his current intellect, he could probably pass, but the life inside the system didn''t suit him.


    Li Zhiyan still yearned for a carefree, financially independent future.


    That was the kind of life he dreamt of.


    "Don''t be so pessimistic about the future. Sure, it''s tough for college graduates nowadays,"


    "but you never know."


    "Oh, by the way, Qianqian was pretty well-behaved in school, wasn''t she?"


    Not wanting to dwell on such a harsh topic, Shen Hongmei shifted the conversation.


    And the natural connection between Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan was Xu Qianqian, so the topic naturally turned to her.


    "Her? She''s... fine."


    Having faced some setbacks, Li Zhiyan wasn''t naive.


    He certainly wouldn''t speak ill of Xu Qianqian in front of Shen Hongmei; after all, the two were biological mother and daughter.


    His relationship with Shen Hongmei was much more distant in comparison.


    Even though they had experienced a fleeting moment of intimacy the previous night, she still just regarded him as a kid.


    When he learned from other sources that Xu Qianqian had long become a "toilet woman," his disgust for the way she used to string him along only grew stronger.


    The two of them chatted until twenty minutes later.


    Li Zhiyan noticed Shen Hongmei''s eyebrows furrow slightly.


    But after setting down her chilled orange juice, she still appeared calm.


    After putting down her chopsticks, Shen Hongmei lightly pressed her hand against her stomach.


    Seeing her discomfort, Li Zhiyan asked, "Aunt Shen, are you on your period?"


    "How did you know?"


    Such topics didn''t faze Shen Hongmei; she wasn''t embarrassed like a young girl would be. The mental fortitude of a mature woman was worlds apart from that of a girl.


    "I saw you stop drinking the iced orange juice and set aside the skewers you were eating."


    "Looks like it might be menstrual cramps, huh?"


    "Hmm..."


    Talking about her cramps only made Shen Hongmei feel worse at the moment.


    "Aunt Shen, how about I use an old remedy from my family to help ease your discomfort?"


    "You can relieve it?"


    "Of course, Aunt Shen! Let''s go to the car, and I''ll help you out."


    Although Shen Hongmei''s rational mind wanted to maintain a distance from Li Zhiyan,


    the pain from her cramps was unbearable.


    "Alright... let''s see if it helps."


    "Aunt Shen, you sit here, and I''ll go settle the bill. It''s my turn to cover this time anyway."


    Li Zhiyan could tell that Shen Hongmei wanted to pay; in her heart, she always saw him as just a kid and didn''t want him spending money.


    "I''ll handle it..."


    But Li Zhiyan insisted on paying. The meal cost over three hundred yuan��a rather standard price in Shanghai.


    Normally, even ordering takeout with meat would cost him over fifty yuan.


    Helping Shen Hongmei into the car, Li Zhiyan guided her to the back seat before heading to a nearby convenience store to buy a pack of heating pads.


    When he returned to the car, Shen Hongmei had already curled up into a ball, her complexion extremely pale.


    Li Zhiyan was taken aback; he had never seen a woman in such severe pain from menstrual cramps before��it seemed less like a period and more like being stabbed.


    "Aunt Shen."


    "First, put the heating pad on your stomach."


    Li Zhiyan climbed into the car from the other side.


    "Aunt Shen, sometimes menstrual cramps are mainly related to uterine coldness."


    Shen Hongmei looked at Li Zhiyan in surprise; she didn''t expect this seemingly innocent young man to know so much. She recalled faint memories of him.


    Li Zhiyan was definitely a pure man.


    One could tell based on their first time together.


    "If I''m not mistaken, you must have cold hands and feet."


    "Aunt Shen, let me warm up your hands and feet for you��that''s all it takes."


    "Especially the feet��they''re a magical part of the body. Once your feet are warm, your whole body feels warmer."


    "We need to warm them up well, Aunt Shen."


    Saying this, Li Zhiyan gently grasped Shen Hongmei''s slender, fair hands. Despite her height of 183 centimeters, her hands were still smaller than Li Zhiyan''s.


    This was the difference between men and women.


    "Why are your hands so warm..."


    Feeling the heat from Li Zhiyan''s palms, Shen Hongmei had an odd sensation that her menstrual cramps were being relieved.


    "My hands have always been naturally warm, maybe because I have abundant yang energy."


    "Aunt Shen, let me warm up your feet too."


    "My body temperature is really high��warming them up should ease the pain."


    Sitting on the edge of the seat, Li Zhiyan glanced at Shen Hongmei''s feet delicately wrapped in Valentino high heels and stockings.


    Holding onto this pair of feet, he felt utterly captivated.


    "Alright..."


    "Alright then."


    Although Shen Hongmei was mentally strong, she truly didn''t want to endure the torment of menstrual cramps anymore. S��ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt Shen, let me take off your heels for you."

 Chapter 15 - 015 【Quick Reaction】Reward Power!

    Chapter 15 - 015 ��Quick Reaction��Reward Power!Li Zhiyan gazed at Shen Hongmei in front of him and asked cautiously.


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    Through the pain, Shen Hongmei agreed. At this moment, she only wanted to relieve the sharp, piercing discomfort she was feeling.


    After receiving Shen Hongmei''s approval,


    Li Zhiyan''s heart swelled with excitement.


    He hadn''t expected to have another chance to help Shen Hongmei take off her high heels so soon.


    Then, Li Zhiyan let go of Shen Hongmei''s delicate hand.


    He gently picked up her stocking-clad foot and held the Valentino studded high heel in his hand.


    Carefully, he removed Shen Hongmei''s Valentino shoe.


    These studded shoes were indeed a bit tricky to take off...


    Afterward, Li Zhiyan picked up Shen Hongmei''s other foot and continued removing her high heels.


    Although propriety between men and women discouraged physical contact, Shen Hongmei subconsciously didn''t resist her intimate interaction with Li Zhiyan.


    After all, they had already crossed a line, doing things they shouldn''t have done.


    And it wasn''t just once.


    Her heart instinctively felt that this wasn''t crossing a boundary.


    With both high heels now placed under the seat, a pair of stocking-clad feet was fully exposed before Li Zhiyan.


    He remembered that these stockings were the ones he had bought for Shen Hongmei yesterday at noon.


    This gave him an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.


    "Aunt Shen, your feet really are cold."


    Li Zhiyan touched the smooth surface of the stocking-covered feet, feeling the exceptionally silky texture.


    He was utterly captivated, lost in the sensation, understanding clearly how perfect a mature woman Aunt Shen was.


    Aunt Shen''s delicate feet and those impossibly long, beautiful legs were enough to drive anyone crazy.


    He lifted the T-shirt he was wearing��a shirt that belonged to Shen Hongmei.


    Li Zhiyan placed her perfectly-sized, elegant feet on his stomach and gently warmed them up.


    The icy feeling made Li Zhiyan shiver; it was so cold.


    Then, he took her delicate hands again and began to massage them gently.


    Admittedly, his actions made him look like a sycophant.


    But Li Zhiyan didn''t mind; he thought it was worth it for Aunt Shen!


    After all, Aunt Shen was a righteous and morally upright mature woman.


    His efforts would earn her gratitude and reciprocation��a mutual sincerity worth pursuing. If it had been someone like Xu Qianqian, that despicable woman, he wouldn''t have put in an ounce of effort.


    "Li Zhiyan..."


    "Don''t use that to warm Aunt Shen''s feet��you''ll catch a cold!"


    Seeing Li Zhiyan using his bare stomach to warm her feet, Shen Hongmei was startled. At this moment, her feet felt like blocks of ice.


    How could they be placed on his stomach?


    "It''s fine, Aunt Shen. I have a strong body; it''s no problem."


    "Don''t move!"


    As Shen Hongmei tried to withdraw her feet, Li Zhiyan stopped her, saying, "Aunt Shen, if you move your feet now, wouldn''t my stomach''s effort in warming them be for nothing?"


    While massaging Shen Hongmei''s hands, Shen Hongmei sat quietly.


    She gave up struggling, and soon, the warmth from the heating pad, Li Zhiyan''s hands, and his stomach began to spread to her.


    The painful sensation eased significantly.


    As Shen Hongmei gradually warmed up,


    The icy sensation transformed completely into a smooth and enchanting texture.


    Li Zhiyan was wholly enthralled.


    It felt as though Aunt Shen was stepping on him...


    Such a strange, wonderful feeling!


    After more than half an hour, things felt entirely different.


    During this time, Li Zhiyan noticed the blush on Shen Hongmei''s face, realizing that no matter how strong Aunt Shen''s inner will was,


    She was still a woman, capable of feeling shy.


    "Okay, Xiao Yan, Aunt doesn''t feel pain anymore."


    "Thank you so much. Let me take you home."


    Shen Hongmei hadn''t expected Li Zhiyan''s combination of foot-warming, hand-massaging, and heating pads to be so effective.


    "Alright."


    Li Zhiyan released Shen Hongmei''s hands and feet, bending over to step out of the car.


    The blush on Shen Hongmei''s cheeks deepened again.


    This boy...


    Young people really are full of vigor.


    After putting on her sneakers, Shen Hongmei stepped out of the car.


    Her impressive height of 183 cm gave Li Zhiyan a strong sense of security.


    While her height slightly disrupted her visual appeal, Aunt Shen possessed an E-cup figure and a refined, elegant beauty that made Li Zhiyan''s heart race every time.


    "Let''s go, Xiao Yan."


    ...


    Once they returned to the apartment around 1:30 a.m., Shen Hongmei checked the time.


    "Xiao Yan,"


    Her tone of address toward Li Zhiyan had unknowingly grown much closer.


    "It''s already past one-thirty. Go back and sleep early."


    "I understand, Aunt Shen. In the future, can we still meet..."


    "I know when you say we should meet if fate allows, you want me to let go."


    "But I really can''t bear to..."


    Looking at Li Zhiyan, Shen Hongmei realized this boy wasn''t clueless; he understood everything in his heart.


    Glancing at his pink T-shirt,


    The warmth of his stomach still seemed to linger on her feet.


    Such a kind-hearted child��could she truly leave him and never see him again?


    Her heart felt hesitant.


    "In the future..."


    "In the future, Aunt will be your elder��you can treat Aunt like your mother."


    "I''ll visit you when I have some free time..."


    "Aunt Shen, I don''t want you to be like my mom; you know that."


    "I like you..."


    Shen Hongmei felt her rationality starting to waver.


    But her inner strength remained firm. Although moved, she wouldn''t let her emotions drive her into impulsive and immature decisions.


    "In the future, we can meet as elder and junior."


    "If..."


    "If you want to be with Aunt Shen, then let''s leave it up to fate."


    "It''s late now��go to sleep."


    She softly patted his head, like comforting a child, before leaving.


    Watching the tail lights of the Audi A6 disappear into the night, Li Zhiyan didn''t feel discouraged.


    He knew Shen Hongmei''s heart was already in turmoil...


    This meant he still had a chance.


    "I''d better go back to sleep now."


    Aunt Lai had told him that she would take him to an interview at 10 a.m. and asked him to call her at 9:30.


    This was important��he couldn''t afford to delay!


    Before even reaching upstairs, Xu Qianqian''s call interrupted him.


    He had expected this call.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    "You bastard!"


    "Spending money on a girl is your obligation!"


    "And you''re actually asking for it back?!"


    "Where''s your dignity, you loser!"


    "You''re so petty��you''ll be insignificant your whole life!"


    Xu Qianqian''s drunken voice echoed through the phone.


    Li Zhiyan snapped back, "I don''t give a damn!"


    Xu Qianqian: "You bastard!"


    "I''m not joking!"


    "I really don''t care!"


    Li Zhiyan retorted angrily.


    "Idiot!"


    From the background, Liu Jinxin chimed in, cursing too. Ignoring them, Li Zhiyan hung up the phone and headed upstairs to sleep.


    Returning home, he lay down and immediately opened the system to claim his reward.


    After claiming quick reaction,


    Li Zhiyan felt his body undergoing an astonishing transformation.


    No matter how strong someone was, they wouldn''t stand a chance against him in a fight now.


    Simply because they couldn''t land a hit!


    ...


    The next day, as Li Zhiyan woke up, memories of yesterday''s fight embarrassed him.


    He really had been reckless��if it came to criminal liability, things could get complicated. In such close-knit neighborhoods, running into them again would be awkward.


    Especially that crazy woman...


    Still, he''d been pushed to the brink yesterday; not fighting back wasn''t an option. Thinking about it gave him a headache.


    Checking the time, Li Zhiyan was startled.


    "It''s exactly 9:30��I forgot to set an alarm!"


    Hastily, he called Lai Feifei.


    "Hello, Aunt Lai..."


    Quickly, Lai Feifei''s drowsy voice came through.


    "Who is this?"


    "It''s me, Aunt Lai."


    "Li Zhiyan?"


    "Yeah, Aunt Lai. Didn''t you tell me to call you at 9:30 so you could take me to the interview at 10?"


    "Ugh... Did I?"


    Lai Feifei, clearly still groggy from alcohol, replied.


    "My dear Xiao Yan, how about we go in the afternoon instead, okay? Aunt Lai just can''t get up..."


    "I''m so tired..."


    "Ahhhhh..."


    Lai Feifei yawned, clearly ready to fall back asleep.


    "Well... Fine."


    Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but feel bewildered; it was his first time encountering a middle-aged woman who could sleep more than he did!


    Truly, Aunt Lai''s quirks defied logic. But still, his heart found her adorably endearing��this was Aunt Lai, after all.

 Chapter 16 - 016 Shen Hongmei’s Idea

    Chapter 16 - 016 Shen Hongmei''s IdeaThe phone call ended, and clearly, Aunt Lai went back to sleep again.


    Li Zhiyan realized he was still too naive and gullible. How could he believe a drunkard who told him to go to an interview at 10 a.m.?


    "Aunt Lai smells so nice..."


    Li Zhiyan recalled that drunkard propping up her gorgeous legs in black stockings on the dining table, exuding a fragrance that lingered.


    At that moment, a faint scent drifted into Li Zhiyan''s nose.


    He turned his head and saw it was the pink T-shirt he wore last night, borrowed from Aunt Shen. It was clean and spotless, not even the slightest stain.


    Clearly, Aunt Shen was meticulously hygienic in her daily habits.


    Looking at the stockings on the bedside table, Li Zhiyan gently ran his fingers over Aunt Shen''s pink T-shirt, appreciating it fondly for a moment before neatly folding it and storing it together with the stockings in the drawer of his computer desk.


    He then cautiously closed the drawer.


    "Am I acting like too much of a simp here...?"


    "Whatever, my Aunt Shen is so beautiful. I don''t mind."


    "This doesn''t even count as simping, really, because I genuinely..."


    Thinking of Shen Hongmei''s alluring face, Li Zhiyan felt a warmth rise within his chest.


    He checked his phone and saw Liu Jinxin showing off in the group chat.


    "The Audi A4 is such a stunner in terms of looks," he wrote.


    "Some stingy, short-sighted toads will never in their lives get to drive an Audi," he added.


    Many classmates in the group were envious of how someone as young as Liu Jinxin could drive an Audi.


    "It must be nice being a rich second generation."


    "My goal is just to work a year, then take out a loan next year to buy a Chang''an UNI-V. As for BMWs, Benzes, and Audis, those are completely out of the question."


    Seeing the daily passive-aggressive digs from Liu Jinxin and Xu Qianqian��the "couple from hell"��in the group chat,


    Li Zhiyan only found it amusing. A free clown show every day really did wonders for his mood.


    Ever since learning that they both lived off payday loans, one particular commercial always popped into Li Zhiyan''s mind:


    "Upgrade! I''ll cover the cost of first-class!"


    Li Zhiyan knew very well how dangerous payday loans were. Borrowing 100,000 yuan could rack up 25,000 yuan in interest within just a year��no different from a loan shark.


    Even a brief overdue payment could crush an average person under insurmountable debt for life.


    "Time to brush my teeth and use the bathroom."


    Thinking of Shang Shunsheng and his mother, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but feel awkward about the situation. Getting into a fight and then having to live under the same roof��it was uncomfortable.


    At this hour, though, Shang Shunsheng and his mother should both be out.


    Shang Shunsheng usually did hard labor at construction sites, working as a low-skilled laborer, while his girlfriend, Liu Yan, liked to lounge at home, scrolling through her phone and living off him.


    The shrew Zhao Shumin managed a clothing stall at a wholesale market, earning a decent income for herself.


    Li Zhiyan had heard before that she had already saved up enough money for her son''s down payment on a house in the outskirts of Shanghai. As for her husband, Li Zhiyan only knew bits and pieces��apparently, he worked in Deep City.


    In terms of being a mother, Li Zhiyan still had to commend Zhao Shumin. For a woman with just a high-school education to work tirelessly in Shanghai and save money��it was all for her son. But she was just too much of a shrew.


    However, the incident where she hugged him from behind and tore his clothes...


    Li Zhiyan couldn''t forget it. Aunt Shen already had an outrageously perfect figure.


    Yet compared to Aunt Shen, that shrew was even more exaggerated.


    Taking his toothbrush and towel with him, Li Zhiyan walked out and saw Zhao Shumin just returning home.


    As she walked, her movements were visibly shaky; Li Zhiyan was honestly worried her back might give out.


    When their paths crossed, Zhao Shumin ignored Li Zhiyan and went straight back to her room.


    Li Zhiyan felt slightly awkward but headed to the bathroom to wash up. Afterward, he ordered some takeout, planning to call Lai Feifei later in the afternoon.


    Unexpectedly, when he stepped out, he saw Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan moving the couch into their own room.


    The water dispenser had already vanished, possibly discarded or taken as well.


    They were staying in the master bedroom. Though stuffing the couch in would make the room cramped, it could still barely fit.


    "What the hell are you doing?!"


    "We rented two rooms, and you rented one. It''s perfectly reasonable for us to take the couch into our room��saves you from sitting on it and sneaking peeks at my girlfriend later!"


    Li Zhiyan almost laughed in anger but held back his temper. The police had been right to educate him��fighting wouldn''t solve problems these days; it would only land him in trouble.


    "What are you doing, son? Put the couch down."


    "We''re from the countryside, but that doesn''t mean we have to act like we have no pride!"


    When Zhao Shumin saw her son moving the couch, even she thought it was too much. Although she was a shrew, she still had a strong sense of pride and dignity.


    Her frugality over the years, saving secretly to secure her son''s down payment for a house, was proof enough of this.


    But when she went into full shrew mode, she was nothing short of a disaster.


    "Get lost!"


    "You cheap slut! Is it because Dad didn''t beat you enough? Got an itch again?"


    "Want to get hit by me too?!"


    Shang Shunsheng didn''t dare bare his teeth at Li Zhiyan because he had lost to him yesterday in a fight.


    Even when his own mother joined in to help, they weren''t a match for Li Zhiyan.


    But his girlfriend was far more important to him than his parents. After all, she was the one keeping him company at night.


    Unable to vent his anger elsewhere, he directed his fury at Zhao Shumin, his face contorted with rage.


    Terror flashed in Zhao Shumin''s eyes.


    Li Zhiyan took a deep breath and went back to his room.


    ...


    In an office building on the outskirts of the city,


    Shen Hongmei was giving instructions about work.


    "I don''t want to see you make this mistake again. If there''s a next time, you''re out!"


    "And to think you''re supposed to be some top-tier talent from a prestigious university!"


    "How can you be this stupid?!"


    Standing before her, a tall and broad-shouldered senior manager hung his head like a chastised schoolboy.


    Everyone knew Shen Hongmei''s personality was assertive and feisty.


    "Get out!"


    She hurled the folder in her hand at the senior manager, who was visibly relieved as he scurried away.


    The company was small, but it had an impressive profit margin and future plans for consolidation. Bosses like Shen Hongmei��competent and capable��were exceedingly rare.


    Once the office quieted down, Shen Hongmei gently pressed her hand to her lower abdomen. Even with a hot water patch, the cramps still hurt.


    Her irritability was definitely worsened by the menstrual pain.


    She thought back to the late hours of the previous night.


    Li Zhiyan had taken off her high heels, placing her feet against his abdomen.


    The warmth then��it melted away her usual edgy temper.


    Yet, Li Zhiyan''s age was undeniably young.


    Shen Hongmei truly couldn''t bring herself to see him as a man. And rationality insisted she draw a firm line between them.


    After all, that night had been a complete mistake. Unless fate somehow tied them together in some extraordinary way...


    Otherwise, it was better to forget it altogether.


    ...


    Around 1 p.m., Li Zhiyan received a call from Lai Feifei.


    "Hello?"


    "Li Zhiyan, where are you right now?"


    "Aunt Lai, I''m at home."


    "Was it you and Shen Hongmei who took me home last night?"


    "Mm-hmm."


    "Come to my place. Auntie is tidying up and will take you to the interview later."


    "You remember where Auntie''s house is, right?"


    "Got it, Aunt Lai."


    "I remember."


    Li Zhiyan felt this drunkard had sobered up��she seemed nothing like the liquor-loosened chatterbox from yesterday evening.


    "Wow... turns out this woman acts pretty normal when she''s not drinking."


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    Riding an electric share-bike to the vicinity of the villa,


    Li Zhiyan parked the bike and glanced at Lai Feifei''s house, filled with a surge of envy in his heart.


    This was a villa...


    But now he was brimming with hope for the future. After all, he had his "golden finger"��though it wasn''t particularly strong, it still offered endless promising possibilities.


    He rang the doorbell, and the door quickly swung open.


    As he stepped into the villa''s living room, he saw Lai Feifei in a black stockings and high-heel pencil skirt suit. Her face was slightly flushed��she had obviously been drinking again.


    "Aunt Lai, you''ve been drinking again!"


    Noticing the wine bottles on the dining table, Li Zhiyan finally understood what Shen Hongmei meant by "once a month drinking" actually lasting thirty days each month!


    Just moments ago, when she called, this drunkard had seemed perfectly normal. But now, after lunch, she was drinking yet again.


    Clearly, he couldn''t expect a woman who couldn''t drag herself out of bed at 10 a.m. for an interview to be a functioning adult!


    "Yeah, my little Yan treasure."


    "Hungry? Auntie will feed you Chinai."


    The tipsy drunkard began teasing Li Zhiyan again with her slurred words.

 Chapter 17 - 017 Attribute [Height Growth]

    Chapter 17 - 017 Attribute [Height Growth]Looking at the gorgeous mature woman in front of him, exuding an undeniable milf vibe.


    Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but feel an impulse: "Well, I won''t hold back then."


    After all, though Aunt Lai was only 160 cm tall, she was impressively D-level in certain areas.


    Any kid raised by Aunt Lai definitely wouldn''t go hungry. But growing up on her milk? Likely, it tasted faintly of booze.


    That said, Li Zhiyan could tell that Lai Feifei wasn''t a casual woman. Last night, even though she kept teasing him...


    She maintained a safe distance and never crossed the line.


    If he had dared to make a move, he''d probably never see Aunt Lai again in his life.


    According to Shen Hongmei, even when drunk, she''d never behave inappropriately like that.


    "Aunt Lai, stop joking around... Let''s just head to the interview."


    Lai Feifei took out her Mercedes car keys.


    "Let''s go."


    "Baby Yan, are you looking down on your Aunt Lai because she doesn''t have as much ''assets'' as your Aunt Shen, huh?"


    "Otherwise, why let her feed you and not me?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    When they got to the underground parking lot, Lai Feifei unlocked her brand-new Maybach S480. Parked beside it was a fully loaded Xiaomi SU7.


    "Baby Yan, can you drive?"


    "I... I don''t have a license yet."


    "Then we''ll take a Didi."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He couldn''t figure out why this boozehound even bothered to buy cars when she had no driver and no nanny. At this rate, the mileage on the car wouldn''t even hit triple digits in ten years.


    "Alright, Aunt Lai, I''m counting on you today."


    Li Zhiyan grabbed Lai Feifei, and they headed out to call a ride. While walking, he spotted a crisp hundred-yuan bill on the ground.


    "No way..."


    "Aunt Lai, your luck is insane, isn''t it? Like a living good-luck charm. Finding money as soon as you step out! This is my second time in life, and I''m already blown away!"


    Li Zhiyan realized that some people were just born lucky. Like that 38-year-old slack-off guy from Hebei, who planned to laze around for life and ended up getting 80 million from a demolition payout.


    Or the genius Zhang Xinyang, whose extraordinary talents were wasted three times over by his clueless parents.


    And Aunt Lai? She was clearly the "koi fish" type��everything just sailed smoothly for her.


    "What can I say? Aunt Lai''s luck brought her riches. Otherwise, how would I be a rich cougar?"


    "So, how about it? Want Aunt Lai to sugar-mommy you?"


    "From now on, you can touch Aunt Lai''s beautiful legs however you like."


    "And you can kiss Aunt Lai''s soft lips as much as you want."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    They arrived at the Changlong Group branch.


    Lai Feifei began introducing everything to Li Zhiyan.


    "Baby Yan, this is one of Changlong Group''s branches."


    "The headquarters owns its own skyscraper, and the shareholders backing this company are no joke."


    "Some are retired executives from state-owned enterprises."


    "Others are retired from government jobs."


    "And some have been prominent capitalists in Shanghai for decades."


    "Now, Changlong Group has more than 20,000 employees nationwide. Getting in means your future will look promising."


    "Without Aunt Shen''s connections, do you think you''d get a shot here?"


    Li Zhiyan gained a deeper appreciation of Changlong Group while listening.


    When they got to the 8th floor, Lai Feifei told him to wait in the lobby. She took his ID card and headed to HR to find someone.


    As he waited, Li Zhiyan wandered around the grand, gold-and-marble d��cor of the lobby.


    He thought back to previous interviews with small, shabby companies, some even operating out of residential buildings.


    It made him wonder back then if he''d landed in some pyramid scheme office.


    Soon enough, Lai Feifei came out holding an employment contract and a work badge.


    "All set!"


    "Yep, connections get you anywhere. Baby Yan, you''ll understand soon enough."


    Under Lai Feifei''s guidance, Li Zhiyan quickly signed all the paperwork and officially joined Changlong Group''s sales department.


    Then, with Aunt Lai''s accompaniment, he went through all the onboarding procedures.


    After sobering up a bit, Aunt Lai stopped blurting out flirty comments, morphing fully into a classy rich-lady persona.


    She dropped the nickname "Baby Yan" and started calling him by his full name, Li Zhiyan.


    Honestly, Li Zhiyan found drunk Aunt Lai far cuter.


    After she left, team leader Zhang Qiu showed Li Zhiyan the ropes.


    The job wasn''t desk-bound; it required traveling all over Shanghai to develop downstream retail clients and supply goods to supermarket owners.


    It wasn''t until 5 p.m. that Li Zhiyan finished up and left the company. Treasuring his first-ever job, he felt a sense of accomplishment.


    Even though he had a cheat ability and knew his future looked bright, he still looked forward to the opportunities Changlong Group would provide.


    That''s why he was determined to stick with the job.


    That evening, Li Zhiyan ordered delivery and continued studying foreign languages and random bits of esoteric knowledge. With his "Never Forget" talent, learning had become a breeze.


    Knowing a bit of everything was bound to come in handy someday.


    By midnight, he couldn''t resist refreshing his predictive ability...


    "Liu Jinxin, thanks to his mother, will join your company as your colleague in the afternoon."


    "After learning you''re his colleague, he''ll spread rumors among coworkers claiming you''re his desperate admirer, trying to ruin your image with the female staff."


    The first prediction instantly annoyed Li Zhiyan. He''d been classmates with that shady scumbag for three years and loathed every second of it. Now, even after graduating, he had to work with him?


    That bastard hadn''t changed a bit.


    But what exactly did Liu Jinxin''s mother do?


    Curiosity stirred in Li Zhiyan''s mind.


    "Scratching this lottery ticket at the Lottery Store will earn you a 4,000-yuan prize."


    Seeing the potential winnings lit a spark of excitement in him. He loved these quick, cash-in-hand predictions.


    "Tonight, when you order food, Shang Shunsheng plans to secretly throw in bits of curly hair."


    "Liu Jinxin''s 17-year-old sister still drinks breast milk, so his mother hasn''t weaned off yet."


    "At 10:30 a.m., an agitated Shen Hongmei will take a stroll in Hundred Herbs Garden. In a secluded spot, a man will follow her. While he means no harm, it''ll make her feel unsafe." Sear?h the ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After digesting these predictions, Li Zhiyan focused on the last one.


    "Aunt Shen is going to Hundred Herbs Garden tomorrow..."


    Li Zhiyan knew that Hundred Herbs Garden was a beautiful wetland park with pleasant temperatures and scenic views��a lovely outing spot.


    He''d get to see Aunt Shen again?


    "New Mission Unlocked."


    "Appear in front of Shen Hongmei when she feels scared."


    "Mission Reward: Attribute [Height Growth]."


    "[Height Growth] can apply to any part of the body."


    "Once activated, the height will gradually increase."


    Li Zhiyan''s excitement skyrocketed. This was a god-tier ability!


    Plus, helping Aunt Shen was a good deed��two birds with one stone!


    ...


    At 10:25 a.m., Li Zhiyan saw Aunt Shen, standing tall at 190 cm in high heels, stepping into Hundred Herbs Garden.


    Those endlessly long legs in sheer stockings made his heart race.


    He genuinely liked Aunt Shen��he wanted to hold her close and cherish her dearly.


    Could it be... fate was bringing him and Aunt Shen together?

 Chapter 18 - 018 Get lost, I’m your mother!

    Chapter 18 - 018 Get lost, I''m your mother!From afar, seeing Shen Hongmei''s perfect silhouette, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but recall that night.


    It was truly a memory he would never forget for the rest of his life.


    Deep down, he had genuine feelings for Shen Hongmei.


    After all, Shen Hongmei had taught him so much, guiding him from a novice to a level of mastery.


    Now he was practically capable of everything.


    "I should probably steer clear of Aunt Shen for now..."


    Li Zhiyan avoided Shen Hongmei and wandered around elsewhere, planning to head to the location from the intel a little later.


    ...


    Shen Hongmei felt incredibly frustrated, especially tormented by her period.


    On top of that, some issues had recently arisen in her business.


    Being someone naturally fiery and bold, Shen Hongmei was feeling rather glum.


    So as she drove past the Hundred Herbs Garden today, she impulsively decided to stop by and take a stroll.


    After all, the scenery in the garden was quite pleasant, with trees and a lake��perhaps it could help ease her mood.


    Stepping inside, seeing the massive garden sparsely populated with tourists, her mood lifted slightly��it offered a chance for a little quiet.


    As she walked deeper, Shen Hongmei felt as though she''d entered a paradise, and once again, the image of Li Zhiyan holding her foot from that day emerged in her mind.


    Her cold foot pressed against his stomach, and soon she felt warmth spreading, the pain even subsiding significantly.


    "That kid..."


    Murmuring about Li Zhiyan under her breath, a call from an unknown number suddenly interrupted her thoughts.


    It wasn''t unusual for Shen Hongmei to get calls from strangers.


    Due to business needs, she had no choice but to tolerate these calls.


    "Hello, Ms. Shen Hongmei, your daughter has been in a car accident. I''m her friend..."


    "Bullshit! I''m her mother, you idiot!"


    Shen Hongmei cursed and immediately hung up, blocking the number.


    Scam calls like this came to her almost daily.


    According to these scammers, her daughter had been in countless accidents, and the fact that they even knew her name added to her annoyance.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan stood separated from Shen Hongmei by a wall of bushes, listening to her cursing.


    It only made him like her more.


    He knew this was her natural personality��fiercely bold��but toward him, she was always gentler by comparison.


    Zhao Shumin, on the other hand, was purely a shrew through and through. Li Zhiyan could never forget the scene of Zhao Shumin clinging to his back, choking him tightly, and ripping his T-shirt apart.


    That was her signature move, an emotional attack on her opponents.


    Like the last time when she tore an old aunt''s skin and left her bleeding.


    But for him, it didn''t matter at all.


    That T-shirt was now reduced to nothing but a few shreds, and he swore to get his revenge one day!


    Using someone''s own tactics against them is the best way to fight back.


    ...


    As Shen Hongmei kept walking, a young man, likely in his thirties, appeared on the path.


    At first, Shen Hongmei thought nothing of it. After all, it wasn''t surprising to see other tourists here.


    But after several twists and turns, the man was still behind her.


    This made Shen Hongmei uneasy.


    There were plenty of blind spots without surveillance in the Hundred Herbs Garden. On such a sweltering summer day, there truly weren''t many people coming out to enjoy the park.


    If he had ill intentions...


    Even with high heels making her height a solid 190cm, the strength difference between men and women was significant.


    No matter what, Shen Hongmei knew she wouldn''t be a match for the man behind her.


    She quickened her pace, her heart growing more and more anxious.


    The man also increased his pace.


    Just as Shen Hongmei was starting to panic, Li Zhiyan appeared around the corner.


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    Li Zhiyan pretended to be genuinely surprised.


    The surprise was fake, but the happiness came from deep within.


    In that moment, Shen Hongmei felt her entire body relax. With Li Zhiyan here, the man wouldn''t dare try anything.


    As the young man walked past Shen Hongmei, she finally felt at ease.


    Maybe she was just overthinking things...


    "Li Zhiyan, what are you doing here?"


    Looking at the young Li Zhiyan in front of her, Shen Hongmei''s eyes sparkled with surprise and uncontrollable delight.


    "Aunt Shen, yesterday Aunt Lai helped me start a position in Changlong International''s supply sales department."


    "Today''s my first day on the job."


    "Since the work schedule is pretty flexible, I stopped by here while passing through, and I didn''t expect to run into you, Aunt Shen."


    "What a coincidence!"


    "Hmm..."


    Shen Hongmei felt a ripple in her heart. Why did she keep bumping into this boy?


    And in such a random place, no less.


    This outing of hers had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, so the only explanation had to be coincidence...


    But such an incredible coincidence?


    "Let''s go sit on that bench over there."


    After the two sat down on a park bench, Shen Hongmei took a bottle of unfamiliar and clearly expensive mineral water from her LV bag and handed it to Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan, how did the first day of work feel?"


    "It was great, Aunt Shen. This is my first official job, but I really have to thank you for recommending it to me."


    Even though Aunt Lai had helped him secure the role, it was ultimately due to Shen Hongmei cashing in a favor.


    "That''s good to hear. Aunt was worried you might not adjust well."


    "Aunt Shen, don''t you think this is fate?"


    This time, Shen Hongmei fell silent.


    How could this not be considered fate? If it weren''t for Li Zhiyan, she would have been scared out of her mind.


    "It''s fate. Today, this truly was pure chance. This place is more than ten kilometers from where I live, yet we still ran into each other."


    Li Zhiyan thought about trying to confess his feelings to Shen Hongmei.


    But how could Shen Hongmei not see through Li Zhiyan''s intentions?


    "Xiao Yan, the relationship we have is really more like a mother and son kind of bond."


    "Aunt wants to be your godmother. What do you think?"


    Shen Hongmei understood that Li Zhiyan harbored feelings for her, so she wanted to put an end to his thoughts. He was just a young boy; if they were truly to be together, it would be irresponsible to his future.


    Being the rational person she always was, Shen Hongmei simply couldn''t bring herself to do something like that.


    Unless Li Zhiyan matured significantly, and they had real potential to build a long-term future together.


    But she believed that when Li Zhiyan reached that level of maturity, he would no longer like her. Maturity would take at least three to five years��by then, she''d be 45 years old and far from her current allure.


    In Shen Hongmei''s view, Li Zhiyan''s feelings for her were mostly driven by hormones. What he liked most was her face, her figure, her body.


    And those things were not solid foundations. Being together required more than just appearance��true compatibility in values and daily life was essential for a relationship to succeed.


    No matter what, there was no way for her and Li Zhiyan to be together.


    As she spoke, Shen Hongmei pinched Li Zhiyan''s cheek like he was a three-year-old child.


    Looking at Shen Hongmei''s deep cleavage, Li Zhiyan felt his blood rush uncontrollably.


    "Aunt Shen, why would you think like that..."


    "What''s wrong? If Aunt becomes your godmother, wouldn''t that be nice? You''d have someone to rely on in Shanghai."


    "If you become my godmother, can I hold your hand?"


    "Of course."


    "Can I warm your feet?"


    After a moment of silence, Shen Hongmei replied, "Sure, that''s filial piety."


    "Then can I kiss you...?"

 Chapter 19 - 019 Embrace

    Chapter 19 - 019 Embrace"Li Zhiyan!"


    "Don''t joke about ethics like this."


    At this moment, Shen Hongmei also felt a little exasperated but amused. This kid, what exactly is going on in that brain of his?


    Love can follow her to the ends of the earth.


    It can follow her to the farthest corners of the world.


    But it cannot follow her to the edge of morality!


    "Oh..."


    "Forget it, I don''t want us to become honorary family."


    "Why..."


    Li Zhiyan looked at Shen Hongmei''s perfectly toned Valentino-clad long legs in front of him and said seriously, "After what happened that night, how could I possibly see you as a godmother?"


    "Now *that* would really be an ethical issue."


    All Li Zhiyan wanted was to have a proper, across-22-years type of romance with Shen Hongmei.


    He didn''t want anything that would bring up questions about morality. After all, society wouldn''t accept it. If it were written into a story, it''d be banned too. Not worth doing.


    Besides, he definitely didn''t want to become some honorary little brother to that b*tch Xu Qianqian.


    He had started school a year earlier than other kids, so everyone in his class was older than him. Even Xu Qianqian was a year older than him.


    "Xiao Yan, actually, that kind of thing is just instinctual between a man and a woman. What happened that night was an accident."


    "We both enjoyed it. Let''s just let it stay in the past."


    "No..."


    Li Zhiyan resolutely rejected Shen Hongmei again.


    "Alright then, you stubborn kid."


    "But if you ever change your mind, you can always come find Auntie."


    Shen Hongmei had a feeling that once Li Zhiyan decided on something, it wasn''t so easy to change his mind. This kid was a little stubborn��something they actually had in common.


    "Okay, Aunt Shen. Does your stomach still hurt?"


    Li Zhiyan showed concern for Shen Hongmei''s well-being, which made her unconsciously recall the moment he had helped warm her feet.


    "Today, it''s been fine."


    Just as Shen Hongmei wanted to continue chatting with Li Zhiyan, her phone rang again.


    "Ms. Shen, could you please come to the office?"


    The anxious voice came through, and Li Zhiyan knew she had to leave again.


    Though Aunt Shen was a wealthy woman, she ran her own business��her time was naturally limited. By contrast, the lush Aunt Lai led a completely different life.


    Her daily routine consisted of nothing but eating, sleeping, and drinking.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie needs to go back to the office. Be good and focus on your work."


    "Mm... Auntie."


    Standing up, Li Zhiyan opened his arms wide. This gesture puzzled Shen Hongmei for a moment, but she quickly realized��he wanted a hug.


    Her first instinct was to refuse, but as Shen Hongmei looked into Li Zhiyan''s eager eyes, she remembered the unprecedented sense of security she had felt earlier when he showed up.


    So, Shen Hongmei extended her arms as well. sea??h th�� N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan stepped in and hugged Shen Hongmei.


    Due to their height difference, Li Zhiyan''s chin naturally rested in just the right spot.


    This made Shen Hongmei''s face flush slightly. She realized that a hug could actually feel this perfectly seamless.


    She and Li Zhiyan really were compatible in every way.


    "Auntie''s heading off now."


    At this moment, Shen Hongmei felt her mood relax considerably.


    Watching Shen Hongmei''s retreating back, Li Zhiyan grew even more determined��he had to be with Aunt Shen!


    ...


    That night, after Li Zhiyan got home, he swiftly kicked off his shoes, lay on his bed, and turned on the air conditioning.


    At this time, the system''s attribute reward [Height Growth] had already been delivered.


    Without hesitation, Li Zhiyan chose a certain part of his body and added the bonus there!


    After completing the process, he ordered some takeout.


    While waiting for the food, Lai Feifei''s call came through.


    "Xiao Yan, baby."


    "Have you eaten yet?"


    Hearing Aunt Lai sweetly calling him "Xiao Yan, baby,"


    Li Zhiyan instantly knew��this woman had been drinking again. When she wasn''t drunk, she always called him "Li Zhiyan."


    "Not yet."


    Thinking of Lai Feifei''s gorgeous face, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but feel a little stirred. After Shen Hongmei had opened the door to a new world for him,


    his attraction to mature women had more than doubled.


    "If you haven''t eaten, come find Aunt Lai. Auntie will feed you."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He really didn''t dare respond to this alcohol lover''s words.


    "Aunt Lai, you''re drinking again!"


    "I''m not drinking."


    "Xiao Yan, baby, why don''t you come see Auntie tonight?"


    "Auntie will take you to get your feet washed."

 Chapter 20: Fight a shrew with her own weapons.

    Chapter 20 - Fight a shrew with her own weapons.Here is the English translation you requested:


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    Li Zhiyan had heard from his classmates before that going to get a foot massage was extremely enjoyable.


    Not only could you get your feet washed, but you could also get your head washed, and it was particularly relaxing.


    At first, he found it a bit puzzling��how exciting could washing your head really be?


    It wasn''t until later that Li Zhiyan realized he had indeed been too na?ve.


    What he didn''t expect was that the first person to invite him for a foot massage would be Aunt Lai.


    A mature woman who spent all her days drinking and acting drunk.


    "Aunt Lai, are you serious?"


    "Of course, I''m serious..."


    "We''re going at nine to get a foot massage. I''ll ask the boss lady to pamper you; we''re good friends, after all."


    "Alright..."


    Aunt Lai taking him out for a foot massage gave Li Zhiyan no reason to refuse��he also wanted to get closer to Lai Feifei, the wealthy koi-luck queen.


    "Alright then, Xiao Yan darling, we''ll meet in a while."


    After agreeing to meet Lai Feifei for the foot massage that evening, Li Zhiyan opened Meituan on his phone to check the delivery time of his food order.


    Quietly, he waited to catch Shang Shunsheng, that damn bastard.


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    Today, Shen Hongmei had come home relatively early; she needed some proper rest because of her menstrual cramps.


    During these seven days, Shen Hongmei always felt like she needed even more time to recuperate.


    Just as she calmed down, her mind wandered back to the incident when she bumped into Li Zhiyan over at Hundred Herbs Garden earlier today.


    Was it possible that fate truly existed?


    At just the right time, he showed up, bringing her an unprecedented feeling of security.


    Her phone rang; seeing Lai Feifei''s name, Shen Hongmei immediately knew this drunkard surely had had too much to drink and was about to harass her again.


    But, being one of Feifei''s rare close friends, what else could she do?


    "Hello, drunk again?"


    "I''m not drunk..."


    "Shen the beauty, be honest: you and Li Zhiyan��are you two dating? You treat him so well that I don''t believe there''s nothing going on between you two!"


    "Stop talking nonsense... I''m way older than him."


    "What does being older matter? It''s perfect; he''s full of youthful energy."


    "And you, well, you''re at the peak of your prime��it''s a perfect match!"


    Shen Hongmei felt helpless inside.


    This woman always turned crazy and nonsensical whenever she drank, spouting obscene jokes without restraint.


    "Why don''t you pair up with him, then?"


    "Nah, he and I aren''t suitable; you''re older, so you''re the most fitting match!"


    Lai Feifei looked seriously at Shen Hongmei''s chest as she spoke.


    Shen Hongmei''s face flushed slightly��this madwoman!


    Her words were becoming more outrageous by the minute.


    ...


    After receiving the delivery call, Li Zhiyan knew that Shang Shunsheng''s little antics were about to unfold.


    "Leave it at the window by the door."


    This building was definitely old; after coming up the stairs, you could see a long corridor.


    The corridor connected five separate apartments.


    The woman who had previously been torn into by Zhao Shumin lived in the apartment on the right.


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    Turning on his phone''s recording function, Li Zhiyan found a suitable spot.


    After placing the phone down, he left his rented apartment and went up one flight of stairs.


    Quietly, he waited for Shang Shunsheng to return.


    Within about ten minutes, Zhao Shumin came home carrying groceries.


    Her gait was noticeably wobbly, making Li Zhiyan think that this shrew must truly be exhausted all the time.


    But then again, being a mom wasn''t easy.


    She spent all day cooking for Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan.


    Yet, Liu Yan didn''t even want to share a meal with her.


    Another ten minutes ticked by before Shang Shunsheng returned, dripping sweat.


    Upon entering, his gaze landed on the delivery food sitting on the window sill.


    "Son of a bitch."


    "Dares to order braised pork ribs!"


    Checking to see that no one was in the living room, Shang Shunsheng swiftly picked out two black, curly hairs.


    He opened Li Zhiyan''s food bag and stuffed the hairs inside.


    He felt a burst of satisfaction inside.


    "Damn bastard, dares to hit me��today you''ll get a taste of my special seasoning!"


    The entire scene was captured clearly by Li Zhiyan''s phone.


    Seeing that he had collected evidence, Li Zhiyan finally stepped forward.


    "Didn''t expect you''d stoop to this kind of behavior!"


    Fighting him wasn''t on his mind��Shen Hongmei had been right: violence wasn''t a wise solution.


    "Li Zhiyan, what proof do you have?"


    Going to where his phone was hidden, Li Zhiyan saved the video and sent it to his private account.


    Shang Shunsheng cursed angrily, "You bastard! You set me up!"


    "You tampered with my delivery food, and you''re accusing me of setting you up?"


    Li Zhiyan kicked Shang Shunsheng hard, leaving the guilty yet weaker Shang Shunsheng too scared to resist.


    His curses had drawn out Zhao Shumin from the kitchen, where she had been cooking.


    "What''s going on!"


    Seeing the two on the verge of a physical fight, she planned to humiliate Li Zhiyan by tearing his pants off if he dared engage her son in combat again.


    "Your son tampered with my delivery food��tomorrow, I''ll bring this footage to his workplace and show it to his colleagues and boss."


    Jobs were hard to come by nowadays. Without employment, one could barely scrape by.


    At the same time, Li Zhiyan directly called the police.


    This was when Shang Shunsheng''s expression finally changed.


    Watching Li Zhiyan retreat to his room, Zhao Shumin shouted anxiously, "What do we do now?"


    "How the hell am I supposed to know?! Fix this��tell him to delete the video, quick!"


    Shang Shunsheng shouted at Zhao Shumin, leaving her feeling deeply aggrieved.


    But the situation needed resolving, no matter what.


    Returning to the kitchen, she resumed cooking in the suffocating summer heat.


    Before long, the police arrived and took both men to the station for questioning.


    Shang Shunsheng was detained for a day.


    ...


    Back home, just as Li Zhiyan was about to order more delivery food, a knock came at the door.


    "Xiao Li, open up for Aunt, would you?"


    The shrew''s soft tone startled Li Zhiyan.


    It was bursting with incongruity��like a miracle on par with Aunt Lai refraining from uttering obscene jokes.


    After thinking for a bit, he opened the door.


    Soon, the shrew entered, sweating profusely, clad in a worn-out T-shirt.


    Li Zhiyan could tell that her shirt was soaked in sweat, making her prominent chest even more noticeable.


    Its size could only be described as overwhelming.


    Though the shrew didn''t wear makeup and dressed plainly��high heels and stockings completely alien to her��she still managed to look beautiful.


    "Xiao Li, what happened today was my son''s fault."


    "Don''t hold it against him, okay?"


    "Look, Aunt made some stir-fried dishes, buns, and congee for you."


    "Just take them as Aunt''s apology, alright?"


    "Please delete the video, would you?"


    Zhao Shumin was worried that Li Zhiyan might escalate matters by exposing her son''s actions to his colleagues at work.


    Looking at the shrew before him, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but recall her fierce demeanor when she pinned him down and tore at him once before��he said nothing.


    "Are you worried Aunt might have added something suspicious in the food?"


    "I promise it''s completely clean!"


    "Look, Aunt will eat it herself first."


    "Please delete the video, alright?"


    "My son doesn''t know any better; he''s just a child."


    As she spoke, she picked up a pair of chopsticks and ate a few bites.


    "Even the buns��I assure you, they''re perfectly clean."


    "Aunt really isn''t lying to you."


    Li Zhiyan, still furious, replied, "Fine, I''ll delete the video."


    Zhao Shumin''s naturally fair complexion brightened with a trace of joy.


    "That''s wonderful. Aunt really appreciates it. Go ahead and eat."


    The cool air from the AC made shrew Zhao Shumin shiver slightly.


    "But I have one condition��you tore my T-shirt; now I want to tear yours!"


    The shrew''s unreasonable antics had left Li Zhiyan simmering with rage.


    "Wha..."


    "What?"


    Zhao Shumin''s eyes widened.


    "If not, then forget it��please leave."


    "Wait..."


    "Fine, do it."


    Zhao Shumin was traditional at heart and utterly opposed to such an affront.


    But for her son''s sake, there was no other choice now.


    Still seething with anger, Li Zhiyan grabbed Zhao Shumin''s T-shirt.


    "You damn shrew! So unreasonable!"


    With vengeful glee, he tugged firmly, and with a loud rip��the fabric tore open!


    Her T-shirt now had a gaping hole, revealing a snow-white, flat abdomen.

 Chapter 21 - 021 New Attribute Reward [Thousand-cup Intoxication]

    Chapter 21 - 021 New Attribute Reward [Thousand-cup Intoxication]The scene before him made Li Zhiyan swallow hard.


    He couldn''t understand how this shrew had not a single bit of excess flesh.


    Most women with full figures usually rely on fat accumulation, and once they lose weight��


    it would shrink accordingly.


    Such women with fat accumulation would have plenty of belly fat.


    But what Li Zhiyan couldn''t dream of was that Zhao Shumin, this shrew, didn''t have an ounce of excess flesh.


    However, as the sound of the ripped T-shirt echoed, Li Zhiyan''s mind began to calm down.


    After all, she was a woman in her forties, and an elder��wasn''t what he did a bit too much?


    After tearing the T-shirt, his anger dissipated quite a bit.


    The T-shirt looked extremely worn out, washed countless times.


    Once torn open, Li Zhiyan noticed a patch inside, used for mending the clothing.


    And the T-shirt repaired by Zhao Shumin��


    from the outside, there wasn''t a hint of stitching visible. Her sewing skills were truly impressive!


    Just as Li Zhiyan was about to rip it further out of spite, he glanced at Zhao Shumin''s expression, feeling a pang of guilt. Deep down, Li Zhiyan still had a kind heart and moral values.


    Li Zhiyan sat down and picked up his chopsticks; he was indeed a little hungry now.


    "Can you delete the video?"


    "Okay."


    Hearing Li Zhiyan agree, Zhao Shumin let out a sigh of relief.


    She had painstakingly saved money for years, only wanting her son to settle down.


    If Shang Shunsheng lost his job, the consequences would be enormous.


    "Alright, you eat first."


    "Auntie will go change clothes."


    Zhao Shumin picked up the strips of cloth on the ground and glanced at the T-shirt that Li Zhiyan had thrown into the trash bin, the one he ripped apart the day before.


    She casually picked it up and left the room.


    Once back in her room, Zhao Shumin put Li Zhiyan''s T-shirt and the fabric strips she tore last night into a basket.


    Then she changed into an incredibly tacky plaid shirt, but even with its dated style, Zhao Shumin''s beauty couldn''t be concealed.


    About ten minutes later, Zhao Shumin arrived at Li Zhiyan''s door and knocked lightly.


    "Come in."


    Li Zhiyan thought the taste of Zhao Shumin''s cooking was truly exceptional��good enough to open a restaurant.


    "Li Zhiyan, can you delete the video now..."


    "Sure."


    Li Zhiyan didn''t want to keep getting entangled in this matter because even if he called the police, it wouldn''t have any real consequences for Shang Shunsheng.


    But earlier, he had indeed caught a glimpse of snow-white scenery, witnessing Zhao Shumin''s astonishing figure��this experience felt like a win.


    Opening his phone gallery, Li Zhiyan deleted the video.


    Zhao Shumin continued, "Go to the recycle bin and clear it too. Also, can Auntie look at your chat history?"


    Li Zhiyan hadn''t expected this woman to be so meticulous.


    "Relax, I''m someone who keeps my word; I only sent it to a dummy account."


    After deleting the chat histories on two QQ accounts and clearing the recycle bin, Zhao Shumin finally let out a full sigh of relief.


    "Li Zhiyan, Auntie is truly grateful to you."


    After deleting all evidence, Zhao Shumin''s eyes suddenly turned sharp.


    At that moment, due to her astonishing bust, when Zhao Shumin bent over to pick up the dishes Li Zhiyan had eaten, the strain on her shirt caused a button to pop off.


    Li Zhiyan caught sight of the terrifyingly deep chasm.


    In a hurry, Zhao Shumin used her hand to cover her chest.


    "What are you looking at? Go home and ogle your mother instead!"


    "Keeping women''s stockings in your room, such a little pervert!"


    "You''ll end up in jail sooner or later!"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    This shrew''s face-changing speed was truly absurd.


    After Zhao Shumin left the room, Li Zhiyan muttered to himself, grumbling, "What an unrepentant shrew."


    "Should''ve ripped it up more to vent some anger!"


    "Still, it''s so exaggerated..."


    "Even while walking, you can see it noticeably moving."


    With a mix of awe and eighteen levels of admiration, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but replay the scene mentally. Forcefully, he set aside his thoughts and continued studying online.


    After all, with his "Never Forget" ability, learning extra knowledge wasn''t a hassle. In this society, knowing more always had its advantages.


    A call came from the drunkard at 8:40.


    "Hello, Xiao Yan Bao!"


    "Aunt Lai."


    Hearing Lai Feifei''s voice, Li Zhiyan instantly realized she was drunk again.


    "Auntie is at Baoming Road waiting for you, come scan a ''ha orange'' code for me."


    "Aunt Lai, you''re drunk again. There''s no such thing as a ''ha orange.''"


    "I don''t care, just figure out a ha orange! Hurry up and come over."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    ...


    When Li Zhiyan saw the drunkard again��


    Lai Feifei was sitting on a shared electric scooter, waiting for him.


    "Xiao Yan Bao, over here!"


    Dressed in black stockings and high heels, Lai Feifei waved to Li Zhiyan to approach.


    Seeing her up close, Li Zhiyan said, "Aunt Lai, your Maybach and Xiaomi SU7 are such a waste; bet they''ll sit untouched for ten years without needing their initial servicing."


    "Well, go get your driver''s license, then you can be Auntie''s chauffeur someday."


    Patting Li Zhiyan''s shoulder, Lai Feifei''s flushed face broke into a grin, "Xiao Yan, want some late-night snacks?"


    "Auntie will feed you supper."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Every time Auntie says she''ll feed you, you just go silent. Didn''t expect you to be so loyal to Shen Hongmei."


    "Let''s go then; we''re going for a foot bath. Stick with Auntie. Tonight, I''ll introduce you to a boss lady."


    Trailing behind Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan genuinely worried she might fall over.


    Fortunately, Lai Feifei was clearly used to it; whether cycling or walking, she moved steadily.


    This woman''s liver must be incredible��drinking every day and still smelling fragrant!


    "We''re here, right up at Century Palace!"


    Ahead stood a beautifully decorated Foot Bath City.


    "This is Auntie''s favorite spot for foot baths. In the future, come keep Auntie company here whenever you''re free."


    "Hongmei, we''re here!"


    Stopping at the entrance, Lai Feifei waved to Shen Hongmei, who sat inside the Audi parked ahead.


    Li Zhiyan hadn''t expected Shen Hongmei to be here too.


    "Feifei, why did you bring Li Zhiyan along?"


    "What''s wrong with bringing your little lover along?"


    "No big deal, at worst when you two get all cozy later��"


    "I''ll just close my eyes, and it''ll be fine!"


    "You shameless hussy!"


    Getting out of the car, Shen Hongmei stretched out, trying to pinch Lai Feifei''s waist, but Lai Feifei deftly dodged away.


    "Help! Assault! Lesbians attacking me!"


    "Rongrong, come save me!"


    At the entrance, a man who just arrived took a hard swallow upon seeing Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei.


    These days, the quality of technicians was declining year by year.


    Although these two women were already middle-aged, their looks and figures were impeccable.


    Even worth paying extra!


    Seeing women this beautiful at the entrance of Century Palace, they must be technicians here.


    "Hey ladies, what are your service numbers?"


    "I''ll request you both at my session later."


    "Scram! I''m your mother!"


    Suffering from bad cramps, Shen Hongmei couldn''t hold it in, snapping at the man viciously.


    "Hahaha..."


    Lai Feifei covered her mouth, laughing uncontrollably.


    "In that case, I must be your Auntie!"


    Looking at the high-heeled, almost 6''2" Shen Hongmei glaring furiously at him��


    The man realized his mistake, hurriedly apologizing as he slinked inside.


    Not long after, a mature woman in a qipao, standing about 5''7" in high heels and heavy makeup, walked out.


    Few could pull off heavy makeup so flawlessly; only stunningly alluring women could make it work, whereas others looked garish.


    But on her, the makeup only enhanced her charm.


    For the first time, Li Zhiyan had a tangible concept of "being provocative," and the impression this woman left on him was simply��


    Shen Hongmei bore the cold aesthetics of an aloof icy queen.


    The drunkard, on the other hand, oozed the vibe of a gorgeous and lively housewife.


    The shrew was the embodiment of sultry mature beauty.


    But this woman was the quintessence of seduction itself; one glance at her and Li Zhiyan mentally tagged her as "trouble."


    Moreover, this woman carried an air of worldly experience, with soft wrinkles slightly visible at her temples.


    But somehow, those faint age lines fueled unexplainable affection within Li Zhiyan��she was magnetic, with her pair of alluring almond-shaped eyes that projected longing and intensity naturally, without any need for emotional buildup.


    To top it off, under that qipao paired with stockings and stiletto heels, her bust rivaled Shen Hongmei''s impressive E-cup figure. sea??h th�� N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This hit all the right notes for Li Zhiyan''s aesthetic preferences.


    "Feifei, Hongmei, you''re here."


    "How come you brought this handsome young man along today?"


    Lai Feifei clutched Li Zhiyan''s hand and introduced, "This here is Li Zhiyan��Hongmei''s man!"


    "Look at Hongmei; doesn''t she seem to have developed more recently?"


    "Well, it''s all thanks to her daily dose of vitamins!"


    Shen Hongmei''s icy yet regal face showed a tinge of redness. This woman''s antics were truly over-the-top.


    "Seriously...?"


    "Hongmei, have you considered getting an IUD? I know a doctor who can get you a top-notch one."


    Li Zhiyan found himself struggling to keep up��mature women''s circles were evidently worlds apart from the younger crowd!


    "Xiao Yan Bao, this is He Yanrong."


    "You can call her Aunt Yanrong."


    "Her son is your classmate."


    "And just now, she mentioned being a ''third aunt'' to that idiot guy earlier."


    "If you''re classmates with Qianqian, then you must know Liu Jinxin��Liu Jinxin and Qianqian are dating now."


    Looking at He Yanrong in person, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but recall some not-so-innocent gossip he''d heard before.


    "So you''re Jinxin''s classmate? Alright, let''s go inside for a foot bath."


    Once inside Century Palace, they were greeted by a private room where several technicians emerged.


    "Mom."


    He heard a few technicians call He Yanrong "Mom."


    "Hongmei, I heard you''ve been recruiting a German translator recently?"


    "Exactly... But nowadays there''s a shortage of people fluent in minor languages. It''s only part-time work, and I heard you might have a German technician here. Could you ask if she''s interested?"


    As Lai Feifei playfully pinched Li Zhiyan''s cheeks, she said, "Xiao Yan Bao, do you like ''big ocean mares''?"


    Seeing Li Zhiyan''s confused face, Lai Feifei clarified, "Let Auntie educate you."


    "''Big ocean mares'' refer to foreign-bred horses, introduced here at great difficulty��the equivalent of our domestic Ferghana horses."


    "For example, riding horses at a private equestrian club. Renting a local horse costs about 500 bucks for an hour, but renting a ''big ocean mare'' probably costs multiples of that."


    "However, only skilled riders can handle ''big ocean mares,'' as equestrian sports like those at Yaqian Port are tough to navigate."


    "Hongmei, have you ever taken Xiao Yan Bao to practice equestrian riding at any private clubs?"


    The drunkard''s curiosity clearly knew no bounds.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    At this point, the system issued a new task.


    [New Mission Released.]


    [Successfully acquire the German part-time position at Shen Hongmei''s company.]


    "Reward: Attribute [Thousand-cup Intoxication]."


    ''Thousand-cup Intoxication'' literally meant exactly as stated, making this reward immensely practical and greatly appreciated by Li Zhiyan!

 Chapter 22: Aunt Lai never stops!

    Chapter 22 - Aunt Lai never stops!Lai Feifei''s witty remarks left Li Zhiyan somewhat at a loss for words.


    He realized he was still way too conservative��after all, mature women are in a league of their own.


    A true mature woman''s world was something Li Zhiyan had never quite imagined before��case in point, Zhao Shumin''s rapid-fire mood swings.


    It truly opened Li Zhiyan''s eyes; not many young people these days could pull this off anymore.


    However, Li Zhiyan found this crowd far healthier and more normal compared to the boys-versus-girls drama and immature antics of the younger girls in his class.


    "I swear, I''m going to sew up your mouth!"


    "Lai Feifei, you''re corrupting children!"


    "How many times do I have to tell you to stop scrolling through TikTok and forums? Look at you now��your words are getting more ridiculous by the day!"


    As they bantered, He Yanrong led the group into the private room reserved exclusively for the three women.


    "Aunt Rong, why does everyone call you ''Mom''?"


    "Because Aunt treats them well, so they''ve grown accustomed to calling me Auntie Mom."


    As she lounged in the chair, Lai Feifei teased, "How about you call her ''Mom'' too?"


    "If you do, then Aunt Rong wouldn''t have to hold back and could pamper you properly!"


    "Yanrong, you take the left."


    "Hongmei, you take the right. We can''t let this kid go hungry, haha."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Just looking at He Yanrong''s sultry face made Li Zhiyan''s heart itch��it was a thought he couldn''t suppress.


    That face alone was enough to involuntarily steer his thoughts in *that* direction.


    Not even Zhao Shumin had ever made him feel this way before.


    "Don''t listen to your Aunt Lai''s nonsense, Xiao Yan."


    "Lie down. Aunt will call a masseuse to give you a foot bath so you can properly relax."


    Shen Hongmei lay back, waiting for the masseuse to arrive. Suffering from menstrual cramps, she wanted to soak her feet to ease the pain and unwind.


    "Yanrong, why don''t you personally give our precious Xiao Yan a foot bath? He''s the only little one in our group of girlfriends." S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You do it instead!"


    To be clear, He Yanrong had been managing Century Palace for a long time, but she had never once acted as a masseuse��she was always the masseuses'' "mom."


    The idea of personally bathing someone''s feet made her inherently reluctant.


    But when she saw Li Zhiyan, barely over twenty and still somewhat green, He Yanrong eventually agreed.


    "Fine, I''ll do it. Xiao Yan, come here."


    "This... doesn''t feel right..."


    Li Zhiyan felt a little uneasy, though deep down, he very much wanted He Yanrong to wash his feet.


    There was one reason: her face was irresistibly sultry and attractive. And another reason: she was Liu Jinxin''s biological mom.


    Back in school, Liu Jinxin had always called him a toad; now, even as a colleague, he continued tarnishing Li Zhiyan''s reputation.


    Regarding both Liu Jinxin and Xu Qianqian, Li Zhiyan harbored a fair amount of resentment.


    If he could get He Yanrong to wash his feet...


    It would be a deeply satisfying mental victory.


    "Relax, Xiao Yan. You''re just a kid; Aunt washing your feet isn''t a big deal."


    After stepping out and calling someone, three foot-massage-only technicians walked into the room.


    Under normal circumstances, He Yanrong maintained a considerable distance from the hair-washing technicians, wary of potential health risks.


    Though the likelihood was small, caution was necessary.


    Even the living arrangements for the foot-washing technicians were separate from the hair-washing technicians.


    Once three basins of hot water were brought in, He Yanrong took one and sat down directly in front of Li Zhiyan.


    Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei both slipped off their stockings and high heels and set them aside.


    The sight of their two pairs of snow-white, beautiful legs kept drawing Li Zhiyan''s peripheral vision time and again.


    With his radar effectively locked, he felt as though he had entered paradise��this room seemed to be filled with alluring scenery everywhere.


    "Come on, Xiao Yan, have some orange slices first."


    After Li Zhiyan placed his feet in the basin, He Yanrong sat beside him.


    She began peeling oranges for him.


    Her fair and delicate hands carefully peeled the oranges, even removing the webbing before placing a peeled segment gently into his mouth.


    The tender and meticulous care she displayed left Li Zhiyan feeling slightly overheated.


    He never imagined such a seductive-looking woman could be so gentle and considerate.


    After peeling a few orange slices for him, Li Zhiyan grew a bit restless.


    "Auntie, I can do it myself."


    After all, he wasn''t that familiar with He Yanrong yet.


    "Look at him, getting shy now."


    Glancing at Li Zhiyan''s natural reaction, her mood didn''t shift. "Young men being full of vigor is perfectly normal."


    It was merely a sign of Li Zhiyan''s robust health.


    In the wooden basin, He Yanrong gently grabbed his feet, tenderly massaging them, carefully cleaning between his toes.


    The soft, soothing sensation made Li Zhiyan instinctively close his eyes in bliss.


    Meanwhile, on the other side, Lai Feifei reclined and started sipping another cocktail��her signature drunkard antics as unabashed as ever.


    "Hongmei, I don''t think your plan to make my masseuse moonlight for you is going to work."


    "People these days, even if the pay is slightly lower, still prefer stable jobs."


    Li Zhiyan chimed in, "My cousin is currently at home preparing for the civil service exam."


    As she continued massaging his feet, He Yanrong''s supple hands cradled and caressed his toes, making him thoroughly entranced.


    But in her mind, He Yanrong didn''t think much of Li Zhiyan. She was only giving him this treatment out of respect for Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei.


    Otherwise, there was no way she''d bother with someone like him, a barely-grown rookie just stepping into society.


    Having seen countless ups and downs, He Yanrong was intensely pragmatic��unlike Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei.


    Clutching her abdomen, Shen Hongmei said, "Just ask her to come over, and we''ll talk."


    "Alright, but don''t get your hopes up. Mia''s business over here keeps her busy, and her monthly earnings from commissions far exceed what she''d make moonlighting for you. She probably wouldn''t bother."


    At her call, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman named Mia soon entered the room.


    "Mom, you called for me?"


    "Yes, Mia. This is Shen Hongmei��Boss Shen."


    "Your Chinese is impressive lately. Would you be interested in a part-time job for her? We can discuss the pay."


    Shen Hongmei added, "Part-time, only when needed. The pay is 1,000 yuan per day."


    "But when we need you, you must show up that day."


    Li Zhiyan''s eyes lit up��1,000 yuan?!


    For a fresh graduate like him, 1,000 yuan a day was an absolute dream!


    Even so, foot-washing work seemed ridiculously lucrative. Monthly commissions of 60,000 yuan? If it''s a 50/50 split, that means washing 120,000 yuan''s worth of feet per month. This foreigner''s earning power sure was impressive.


    "Ms. Shen, my monthly commissions amount to over 60,000 yuan."


    "This part-time job doesn''t make much sense for me. Sorry."


    Mia''s Chinese was near-flawless, clearly the result of dedicated effort.


    She wanted to establish herself in the country; in her homeland, she couldn''t earn much. But here, her rarity made her highly sought after��a phenomenon she understood well.


    "Alright, I''ll look for someone else later."


    If it were five years ago, Shen Hongmei would''ve invested even more to hire a translator. But these days, with the economy struggling, company costs had to be tightly controlled to survive.


    Still, finding an on-call translator for 1,000 yuan a day was proving nearly impossible.


    Graduates from specialized language programs typically preferred stable jobs at bigger companies.


    Just as Shen Hongmei was feeling exasperated...


    Li Zhiyan interjected, "Aunt Shen, how about I take this part-time job?"


    All three women turned their gazes toward him.


    "Xiao Yan, don''t joke around with Auntie. Your major doesn''t match the requirements��you don''t even speak German!"


    Already stressed over the matter, Shen Hongmei felt even more irritable hearing Li Zhiyan''s lighthearted suggestion.

 Chapter 23: Aunt Lai stirring up trouble everywhere!

    Chapter 23 - Aunt Lai stirring up trouble everywhere!At this moment, Shen Hongmei felt Li Zhiyan''s childishness.


    Kids are just kids.


    Always wanting to show off, though this kind of showing off seemed a bit na?ve.


    Shen Hongmei thought about it and figured that Li Zhiyan wasn''t someone to be na?ve to that extent.


    From the time he confessed to her before, it was clear that Li Zhiyan was very logical. If he didn''t know any German at all, it was impossible for him to talk like this here.


    "My little Yan-bao, you even know German?"


    "You''ve really made Aunt see you in a whole new light."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Aunt Lai, after drinking a bit, had her condition flare up again, but Li Zhiyan liked Aunt Lai when she was like this.


    "Xiao Yan, fellow student."


    "So you can speak German?"


    "Yeah, I self-studied German for a while."


    "If I were to take a part-time job as a German translator, there shouldn''t be a problem."


    "Aunt Shen, you could consider me."


    Li Zhiyan now truly understood the benefits of having a great memory.


    With part-time work, money could be earned faster compared to the average person. If he wanted to focus on finding a job as a translator full-time,


    being multi-lingual definitely made him a versatile candidate, making it easier to find opportunities.


    However, Li Zhiyan remembered the long-term career prospects he had at Changlong International.


    He remembered them clearly, so he couldn''t consider switching jobs.


    "You really know German?"


    The three stunning women in the room all gave Li Zhiyan an entirely different look.


    He hadn''t specifically studied foreign languages.


    But he could speak German��this was truly incredulous.


    "I really know it, Aunt Shen."


    "But your major wasn''t German either, Xiao Yan, was it?"


    "I self-studied. During university, I had free time, so I studied German myself."


    As He Yanrong was helping wash Li Zhiyan''s feet, she couldn''t help but develop some new perspectives about him.


    This kid seemed a little too na?ve.


    "Then why don''t you try talking to Mia? If you really know German, as long as your level is passable, Aunt will let you take on the part-time job."


    Mia cleared her throat and started conversing in German with Li Zhiyan.


    "Sprechen Sie Deutsch?"


    Li Zhiyan: "Yes, I can."


    "Ihr Akzent ist sehr authentisch, haben Sie jemals einen Lehrer gefunden?"


    Li Zhiyan: "I learned on my own."


    When Li Zhiyan actually spoke in German and managed to exchange dialogue with Mia,


    the three mature women''s gazes were all filled with disbelief.


    This guy actually knew German!


    Especially Shen Hongmei''s pair of serene, beautiful eyes, which now held a peculiar gleam. Nowadays, most people were frivolous, eager for quick success, incapable of settling down calmly.


    Young people like Li Zhiyan with genuine talent.


    Were undoubtedly rare gems. This kid��turns out he''s actually so gifted.


    After conversing with Li Zhiyan for a while, Mia seriously said to Shen Hongmei, "Ms. Shen."


    "This young man''s German skills are absolutely outstanding. He could even live comfortably in our native-speaking areas."


    "If he is willing to be your interpreter, he''s absolutely qualified."


    With that, Mia gave Li Zhiyan a thumbs-up.


    "Kiddo, your German is amazing. You remind me of home. If you ever feel like chatting, you can come find your sister."


    The women''s gazes toward Li Zhiyan were now entirely different.


    "Little Yan-bao, you''re too incredible."


    "You even speak German��really opened Aunt''s eyes."


    "Come to Aunt''s side; I''ll give you something delicious to eat."


    He Yanrong''s eyes were filled with curiosity. Nowadays, many young people simply coast through life��they don''t want to work hard at all.


    Yet, Li Zhiyan could actually speak German.


    "Xiao Yan,"


    "What made you decide to learn German?"


    "And to learn it this well��now you can truly work part-time at your Aunt Shen''s company."


    Mia, full of admiration, spoke in Mandarin: "Kiddo, your talent is truly exceptional."


    "It''s rare to find someone as intelligent as you, using free time to learn German to this level."


    "Even those majoring in German in university wouldn''t reach your proficiency."


    After giving her praise to Li Zhiyan,


    Mia left the private room, constantly dropping hints to get closer to him.


    But Li Zhiyan subtly declined.


    Feeling the delicate touch of He Yanrong''s jade-like hands enveloping his toes,


    Li Zhiyan turned his head to look at Shen Hongmei beside him, his expression full of anticipation. "Aunt Shen,"


    "Can I take on a part-time role at your company now?"


    "Normally, my regular work schedule is quite flexible. If there''s anything needed,"


    "I can definitely make it in time."


    "Alright,"


    Shen Hongmei agreed, though her heart faintly felt some unease.


    Clearly, she wanted to reduce contact with Li Zhiyan.


    Yet now, their entanglements kept deepening��was it possible that some unbreakable fate tied them together?


    Soon after, Shen Hongmei glanced at Lai Feifei with a faint sense of grievance.


    That damned drunkard...


    Could Li Zhiyan really be her illegitimate child? Why was she so good to him��bringing him along even when washing her best friend''s feet?


    The system attribute [Thousand-cup Intoxication] also came into effect quickly!


    This made Li Zhiyan even eager to try it out immediately.


    "Yanrong,"


    "Would you consider adopting a godson?" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I think little Yan-bao is perfect for the role."


    After drinking too much, Lai Feifei couldn''t stop herself from teasing Li Zhiyan and her two best friends. She felt that life had truly become much more entertaining with him around!


    The typically composed He Yanrong''s face immediately flushed red.


    "Believe it or not, I''ll tear your mouth apart with Hongmei!"


    She truly hadn''t expected this drunken fool to say such things out loud.

 Chapter 24: Aunt Lai, how will your punishment be fulfilled?

    Chapter 24 - Aunt Lai, how will your punishment be fulfilled?Here is the translation:


    He Yanrong, this woman, really has such a sultry appearance.


    Even if she does nothing at all.


    As long as Li Zhiyan looks at that pretty face and the faint lines at the corners of her eyes.


    He immediately feels a surge of hormones rushing through his body.


    And the fact that she is Liu Jinxin''s mother.


    Makes Li Zhiyan''s heart feel a particular kind of excitement.


    At the same time, he also realized that He Yanrong was genuinely agitated.


    He could tell that He Yanrong''s temperament was the gentle and refined type, akin to a Jiangnan lady.


    Moreover, she handles things with utmost gentleness and care, paired with that sultry face. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Which truly made Li Zhiyan''s heart flutter uncontrollably.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan also felt genuinely happy about the opportunity to work part-time for Shen Hongmei.


    It wasn''t just about earning extra money; the most important thing was getting to see Shen Hongmei more often.


    Ever since that incident with Shen Hongmei, Li Zhiyan had become absolutely enamored with everything about her.


    Some sensations��only after experiencing them do you fully understand.


    "Alright, alright, I won''t say anything more."


    Looking at the two best friends who were glaring at her, Lai Feifei swiftly backed down.


    "I''ll go sort this out..."


    After leaving the private room, He Yanrong felt an overwhelming sense of shame.


    Over the years, she had pampered her daughter far too much.


    Which is why she had allowed her to be so willful.


    But truly, deep inside, wasn''t there a part of her that craved that feeling of spoon-feeding someone?


    "I must have a good talk with my daughter!"


    He Yanrong thought to herself.


    ...


    Inside the private room, Lai Feifei lay on the bed, enjoying the foot massage from the female technician.


    The beauty in her mature and alluring face exuded pleasure.


    "Xiao Yan, bring me a bottle of cocktail."


    "Forget it, Aunt Lai, I don''t want to drink..."


    "Besides, I''ve got work tomorrow."


    Since that time Shen Hongmei had pressured him into drinking, Li Zhiyan still found the experience unforgettable��the feeling of being drunk was truly unpleasant.


    "What, are you looking down on your Aunt Lai now?"


    Lai Feifei thought perhaps Li Zhiyan disliked the cocktail because she had already drunk from it.


    Without hesitation, Lai Feifei extended her tongue and carefully licked all around the bottle''s rim.


    "Don''t despise your aunt."


    "Your aunt brushes her teeth every day; her mouth is fragrant��if you don''t believe me, come taste and see if your aunt''s tongue is fragrant."


    "Not just fragrant, but smooth too."


    She placed the licked cocktail in front of Li Zhiyan.


    Lai Feifei urged Li Zhiyan to drink the cocktail.


    Shen Hongmei''s eyes widened in disbelief; she genuinely couldn''t understand why Lai Feifei was so fond of Li Zhiyan.


    It''s not like there weren''t any men in their social circle.


    After all, in a society built on connections, everyone had their share of social interactions.


    But Lai Feifei would treat all those middle-aged men with indifference, maintaining normal boundaries in her dealings.


    Yet ever since Li Zhiyan had entered their circle, it seemed like Lai Feifei had suddenly decided to let loose and constantly tease him.


    It was as though she truly regarded Li Zhiyan as a little kid.


    "Lai Feifei, you crazy woman, tone it down a bit��don''t corrupt the kid!"


    "What''s the matter, Hongmei? Jealous, huh?"


    "Makes sense. I can see there''s something between you two��you''re just afraid I''ll steal Xiao Yan away from you."


    "Fine, you take care of feeding Xiao Yan, and I''ll stay far away from him."


    "We''re all women here��there''s nothing to worry about."


    At that moment, Shen Hongmei looked exasperated��this crazy woman with her endless provocative words.


    Soon, He Yanrong returned to the private room and, after sitting down in front of Li Zhiyan.


    She gently wiped every inch of his foot with a warm towel and then began massaging him with her soft, smooth hands.


    Although she had changed into a white qipao, Li Zhiyan felt that her face still looked so sultry.


    This woman, truly, seemed born for that word!


    Thankfully, his ability to remain composed was decent��earlier, when no one was paying attention, he had adjusted his posture slightly.


    That way, there would be no visible clues.


    "Xiao Yan, hurry up and drink��don''t tell me you''re rejecting your aunt."


    "If you don''t drink, fine��your aunt will punish you by sending you to find Aunt Rong. Let Aunt Rong feed you then!"


    Li Zhiyan swallowed hard.


    My dear Aunt Lai, how do you plan on carrying out this punishment?


    He Yanrong''s face flushed red again.


    Experienced and knowledgeable women generally have more resilience in their hearts.


    But no one could withstand the incessant teasing from this booze-fueled madwoman, Lai Feifei.


    "Come on, drink it..."


    "Drink it quickly, or your aunt will really be heartbroken."


    Under Lai Feifei''s relentless urging.


    Li Zhiyan finally downed the cocktail that had been licked by Lai Feifei.


    For some reason, Li Zhiyan genuinely felt a hint of sweetness.


    He wasn''t sure if it was just his imagination.


    But he was sure that he had just swallowed his Aunt Lai''s saliva!


    As he drank, Li Zhiyan couldn''t help but mentally picture a scene of himself kissing Aunt Lai.


    Imagining her constantly passing saliva to him...


    No, that''s not right...


    That scene isn''t right. He needed to restrain himself.


    But his subtle reaction didn''t escape the attentive eyes of He Yanrong, who was sitting so close to him.


    Shen Hongmei, too, took in the scene clearly.


    Her heart churned with a sour feeling, as if she had swallowed a jar of aged vinegar.


    Due to the special connection she had with Li Zhiyan.


    Shen Hongmei felt an unusually strong attachment to him��seeing him drink from the same cocktail as Lai Feifei.


    She couldn''t help but feel as though something that belonged to her had been taken away.


    However, her cold and reserved face betrayed none of these emotions��she had always maintained a strong disposition, though the sourness kept bubbling up inside her uncontrollably.


    "Feifei, you''re treating Xiao Yan so well��is he your illegitimate child or something?"


    "I think that''s entirely plausible."


    Faced with Lai Feifei''s provocative chatter, He Yanrong finally retaliated.


    While massaging Li Zhiyan''s feet, she launched a mental counterattack.


    "How do you know that, Yanrong?"


    He Yanrong had clearly underestimated Lai Feifei''s mental resilience.


    For a drunken madwoman, verbal teasing was hardly intimidating.


    "Actually, Xiao Yan is my son."


    "I even fed him last night."


    "Xiao Yan, call me Mom."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    When Shen Hongmei had first introduced him to Aunt Lai, Li Zhiyan thought that Lai Feifei was unusually free-spirited in her speech.


    But looking back now, she had been quite restrained!


    "Although, I''m rather empty-handed right now��not the real deal, you know."


    "Yanrong, how about you help feed my baby boy?"


    "You''ve got the real stuff, and can make sure my son gets full."


    "I''m counting on you."


    He Yanrong, who was massaging Li Zhiyan''s feet, instinctively applied more pressure to his foot.


    The perfectly adjusted force elicited a soft sigh from Li Zhiyan...


    "See? Even my son feels comfortable hearing this."


    "Yanrong..."


    He Yanrong''s face turned bright red, and Li Zhiyan even felt her hands grow warmer.

 Chapter 25 - 025 Lai Feifei, quit drinking!

    Chapter 25: 025 Lai Feifei, quit drinking!Li Zhiyan truly felt just how aggressive Aunt Lai could be when drunk.


    Even He Yanrong, the seasoned Madam of Century Palace, couldn��t hold her ground.


    Indeed, any normal woman would struggle to withstand Aunt Lai��s cheeky remarks.


    But this only made Li Zhiyan like Lai Feifei even more.


    A drunk Aunt Lai was always so adorable.


    "Lai Feifei, I think you need to quit drinking. You��re way too flirty when you��re drunk!"


    "You handle it yourself then!"


    "That��ll have to wait till nighttime! As his second aunt, I think you should help him out right now."


    Listening to the exchange between Lai Feifei and He Yanrong, Li Zhiyan could feel his blood rushing faster.


    At such close proximity, he could even catch a whiff of He Yanrong��s perfume.


    After a few more minutes, He Yanrong finally lay down and summoned a female masseuse to work on her feet.


    During all this, Lai Feifei��s flirty banter kept coming non-stop.


    This left Li Zhiyan��s heart rate in shambles, as Aunt Lai��s words were certainly entertaining...


    But executing what she said��now that was a whole different story.


    Shen Hongmei lay off to the side, her lingering glances at Li Zhiyan betraying a sour feeling that wouldn��t go away.


    She couldn��t shake the thought that Li Zhiyan and Lai Feifei were getting way too close...


    Would their relationship eventually develop into something romantic?


    There was no way she could stand idly by and watch someone she cared about stray down the wrong path.


    After a while, Li Zhiyan excused himself, saying he was going to the restroom, and stepped out of the private room.


    Outside near the restroom, he unexpectedly saw Mia, dressed provocatively, wandering around.


    When Mia noticed Li Zhiyan coming out, she started sizing him up. At that moment, the unrestrained aura of Li Zhiyan came fully into her view.


    This sparked her interest in him.


    The clientele that typically came for foot massages didn��t have the same innocent charm as this young man, which truly moved her.


    "Willst du wirklich keinen Sex mit deiner Schwester haben? Sex ohne Kondom ist sehr komfortabel."


    Li Zhiyan: "I��m really not interested, thank you, Sis."


    Mia wasn��t ready to give up just yet.


    Li Zhiyan reluctantly replied, "Sis, I already have someone I like."


    He didn��t expect this foreign temptress to take a liking to him, but truth be told, Li Zhiyan had no interest in masseuses at all.


    "Okay, das ist schade, Schwester mag dich wirklich."


    As Li Zhiyan walked away, Mia called out after him: "Schwester kann jederzeit Sex mit dir haben, aber sie erlaubt dir nur, alleine ohne Kondom zu sein."


    Feeling overwhelmed by this woman, Li Zhiyan simply left.


    Although he was relatively open-minded, he genuinely had no interest in masseuses; they weren��t worth the trouble for him.


    Now, if it were Aunt Shen, he��d have no hesitations at all.


    ...


    At 10:30, Shen Hongmei glanced at the time.


    Feeling it was time, she said, "Let��s go, Xiao Yan, Feifei��I��ll drive you two home."


    Li Zhiyan��s thoughts, which had been wandering, snapped back to reality at Shen Hongmei��s words.


    "Alright, Aunt Shen," he responded.


    On the ride home, Lai Feifei promptly fell asleep. Having had a few more cocktails earlier, she skipped her usual flirty chatter, leaving Li Zhiyan feeling a little bored.


    "Aunt Shen, if you ever need me to translate anything, just give me a call. My job is flexible, so I can drop by anytime."


    Li Zhiyan increasingly felt that the job arranged by Lai Feifei was truly heaven-sent!


    Flexible hours, high salary, great benefits.


    The only potential downside was the KPI��a hurdle that could only be ignored if you had ironclad connections; otherwise, you��d be let go.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan. Auntie will definitely call you if I need help."


    As she spoke, Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but recall how smoothly and fluently Li Zhiyan had conversed in German with Mia earlier.


    The thought amazed her��Li Zhiyan wasn��t even 21, German wasn��t his major, and yet he had mastered the language to that level. It was incredible.


    Her imagination conjured an image of this hardworking boy, from a poor family, burning the midnight oil to excel.


    Her fondness for him couldn��t help but grow a bit more.


    As usual, the two of them carried Lai Feifei to her bed before Shen Hongmei drove Li Zhiyan home.


    As she left, she kept calling him her "little treasure."


    Downstairs at his apartment building, Shen Hongmei stopped in front of Li Zhiyan again.


    "Xiao Yan, your Aunt Lai isn��t really like this most of the time."


    "Around those middle-aged men, she��s always well-behaved."


    "It��s probably because you��re the only younger person in our social circle, so she teases you like a kid."


    "Don��t take what she says seriously, and sometimes it��s better not to respond."


    "I understand, Aunt Shen."


    In that moment, Li Zhiyan felt a small spark of hope. Aunt Shen bringing this up unprompted��it was clearly a bit of jealousy on her part.


    He realized the key to being with Aunt Shen...


    Might just lie with Aunt Lai!


    "Alright then, Auntie will head off now."


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie still hopes you��d consider letting me take you as my godson. Let me know anytime."


    Shen Hongmei ruffled his hair gently. She had never admired a young man this much before!


    After the A6 drove away, Li Zhiyan slowly regained his composure and made his way upstairs.


    "I really do feel like I��ve joined a Shanghai Auntie circle!"


    "Shanghai housewives..."


    Taking a glance at the time, Li Zhiyan found himself eagerly looking forward to the updates for tomorrow.


    He knew that this was where his greatest life opportunities truly lay.


    Back at home, gazing at the empty living room with just a fridge left behind, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel exasperated with Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan, the couple he shared the place with.


    If not for the utter lack of space in the master bedroom.


    Even the fridge might have been taken away by them.


    Turning on his computer, Li Zhiyan resumed studying, planning to stay up until midnight.


    At 12:00, the information updated right on schedule.


    "The owner of the second private supermarket on Ningnan Fourth Road is looking for a new supplier. His minimum price is as follows..."


    "Liu Jinxin lost face among his colleagues, so he��s plotting to ruin your reputation and have you fired."


    "CNM!"


    Li Zhiyan blurted out, though he thought to himself he wasn��t swearing at anyone.


    "Go to this lottery store and purchase this specific scratch ticket��it will win you 3,000 yuan."


    Reading the new tip, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but grin.


    With the help of future insights and knowing bottom-line prices in advance...


    Li Zhiyan easily secured his first order, opening a new client account for the company.


    As long as he closed three new accounts a month, his KPI would be met.


    With insider tips every day, his dream of establishing a stable life in Shanghai grew ever closer to reality.


    A few days later, his savings had reached 15,000 yuan. This fast pace of earning made Li Zhiyan feel ecstatic every day!


    He even received several additional tips for leveraging the information.


    This filled him with hope for the future.


    However, every time he saw Liu Jinxin at work, he still felt a wave of disgust.


    He��d often hear Liu Jinxin badmouthing him to female colleagues from a distance. Using his so-called "gentlemanly" theories about how men should behave, Liu Jinxin even managed to form a clique of "close female friends" at the office.


    Li Zhiyan, however, didn��t bother retaliating. It wasn��t worth it to beat him up; after the previous drama, he��d learned to restrain himself.


    In a society governed by the rule of law, one must abide by legal boundaries.


    Meanwhile, Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan had fallen eerily silent when they encountered him these past few days.


    And Zhao Shumin, the quarrelsome one, glared at him with eyes sharper than ever every time they crossed paths. Li Zhiyan had an uncanny feeling...


    That Zhao Shumin wanted to tear his clothes apart in revenge. It made him regret his earlier misplaced kindness toward her.


    Maybe he should��ve ripped her mask off and retaliated savagely! S~ea??h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As for Xu Qianqian, she took to mocking him in their group chat daily. It was clear to Li Zhiyan just how much animosity this woman had toward him.


    Still, he wasn��t in a hurry��there would be plenty of opportunities for payback down the line!


    Four days passed, and Li Zhiyan gradually adapted to Shanghai��s bustling urban life. With his newfound "golden finger,"


    he truly felt that the future held boundless hope.


    At midnight, having recently finished studying French, Li Zhiyan used his mind to summon another intelligence update.


    "The foreign CEO of the Pudong Branch will visit the company in the morning."


    "At 9:30 PM, when Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei are out for a walk, Shen Hongmei��wearing high heels��will accidentally twist her ankle. An ice pack and massage can provide immediate relief."

 Chapter 26 - 026 Attribute: Empty-handed Blade Seizing

    Chapter 26: 026 Attribute: Empty-handed Blade Seizing[New task released.]


    [Please help Shen Hongmei treat her sprained ankle.]


    "Task reward: Attribute [Empty-handed Blade Seizing]."


    [Empty-handed Blade Seizing allows you to disarm any armed opponent with your bare hands at a 100% success rate.]


    This task got Li Zhiyan completely fired up!


    This is what real martial arts is all about!


    The next day, when Li Zhiyan arrived at the office, he saw Liu Jinxin as usual.


    Back when he first entered university, Liu Jinxin was a rather simple young man.


    The traditional upbringing by his parents taught him to always endure and be patient.


    However, after these few years of experience, he was long done tolerating Liu Jinxin.


    At the same time, he also encountered someone who surprised him. S��arch* The ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was his university��s student council president, Liu Yichen, and Liu Jinxin was fawning over him with a big smile.


    Li Zhiyan clearly remembered that back in school, Liu Jinxin had sucked up to the student council president relentlessly just to join the council.


    "Xiao Yan."


    Wang Ya walked over.


    Wang Ya, in her early thirties, was a married woman with decent looks.


    But compared to someone of Aunt Shen��s caliber, she was on a completely different level.


    Wang Ya, from the beginning, took a liking to Li Zhiyan, treating him like a little brother, showing him considerable affection.


    "Sister Wang."


    "That damn Liu Jinxin, ever since he joined our sales department, has been badmouthing you everywhere. Claims you��re a simp for his girlfriend. I��m so fed up with hearing it. He��s even ingratiated himself with those younger girls; they��re practically his little clique now."


    Li Zhiyan sat down.


    "I��m used to it. That��s just how he is��trash-talking, confusing rudeness with wit."


    "Still, Xiao Yan, don��t mind him, but you need to be cautious not to offend Liu Yichen."


    "People are saying his mom is our branch��s CEO."


    "He failed at starting his own business and came here to work. He��s going to be our boss soon."


    Li Zhiyan asked doubtfully, "Isn��t the branch CEO some white lady?"


    Wang Ya was startled.


    "You silly kid, don��t go saying things like that. If someone rats you out, you��re done for. Catherine is notorious for being ruthless."


    After checking to make sure no one was paying attention,


    Wang Ya pulled Li Zhiyan aside.


    "Catherine��s from the United States, but her husband is a wealthy local businessman, so she��s joined our nationality."


    "Isn��t it really hard to get citizenship here?"


    "Hard doesn��t mean impossible. Didn��t you notice that Liu Yichen looks a bit mixed-race?"


    "Of course, it��s just a rumor��no one��s confirmed it. But still, you shouldn��t cross Liu Yichen."


    Reminded by Wang Ya, Li Zhiyan realized it really might be the case.


    Back in university, this student council president who drove a BMW 3 Series was undeniably admired by many girls.


    For instance, Xu Qianqian had once pursued Liu Yichen.


    But Liu Yichen was always surrounded by women and had no time for Xu Qianqian.


    Before the conversation could continue, the sound of high heels echoed, and soon, Li Zhiyan saw a tall blonde walk in.


    The combination of a slim black skirt, stockings, high heels, and a belly-baring T-shirt immediately drew his attention.


    Standing at a striking 178 cm, Catherine in high heels towered over 185 cm in height.


    In terms of height,


    only Aunt Shen could compete with her.


    Her figure alone, boasting an E-cup bust, lived up to everything the term "blonde bombshell" implied!


    Her facial features were also completely different from Eastern women.


    But when a woman is beautiful enough,


    beauty is universal, and Catherine��s face showcased western elegance in the most alluring way possible.


    That captivating face of a mature Western woman left Li Zhiyan thoroughly flustered.


    Compared to Mia, Catherine, this pure American beauty, far exceeded her.


    He had no interest in just any foreign woman.


    But as for this one...


    "Stand up quickly."


    "You must show absolute respect to the executives in this company. If they remember you as disrespectful, your career is over!"


    Li Zhiyan stood up, bowing slightly, inconspicuously adjusting his posture.


    Standing beside Wang Ya and facing Catherine, he realized how much easier it was to navigate the office with a more experienced colleague helping you out.


    "Hello, everyone."


    Catherine��s Mandarin carried a strong American accent, but after living here for many years, her command of the language was excellent.


    After giving the sales department a detailed briefing for half an hour, she finally let everyone get back to work.


    For Li Zhiyan, it was another day of slacking off. While pretending to work, he also squeezed in some deal-closing attempts.


    Of course, he didn��t forget the intel he had gathered.


    At 9:30 PM, Shen Hongmei would unexpectedly sprain her ankle.


    ...


    Century Palace.


    He Yanrong was chatting casually with her work partner, Sister Liu.


    Sister Liu, meanwhile, held a managerial position at Century Palace, though at a slightly lower rank than He Yanrong.


    "That guy, Li Zhiyan, is exceptionally talented. Mia tested his German��he��s incredibly fluent."


    Worried, Sister Liu said, "Yanrong, you aren��t falling for that kid, are you?"


    "He��s only 20, and you... Sure, you��re..."


    "Looking quite seductive, but don��t do anything stupid in our line of work."


    "So many of our colleagues have fallen for clients, only to see years of hard-earned savings swindled away."


    "Take Xiao Sun, for example. She ran off with a client for six months but came back to the same business after getting burned."


    "You better keep a clear head."


    "Besides, with a possessive streak like yours, I doubt any man could tolerate you."


    He Yanrong��s face flushed slightly.


    "What nonsense are you spinning?!"


    "All that talk, as if I��d let a client rob me blind."


    "Using the younger generation��s slang, you��re the real ��relationship fool.��"


    "Li Zhiyan is just a kid��he��s younger than my own son. What are you insinuating?"


    "And, mind you, I��m not in the same business as you. I��ve never worked as a masseuse..."


    Sister Liu felt a bit relieved. Having been burned herself, she was worried He Yanrong might follow her down the same path.


    Now that she was older, the best she could hope for was catching the eye of some retiree to stay afloat.


    "Anyway, just stay alert and don��t overthink things."


    "Calling me the love fool��you��re the one who gives off major possessive vibes!"


    "Still, seriously, Yanrong, have you thought about becoming a masseuse?"


    "With your looks, I bet you��d charge three grand per session easily."


    "Your son could end up buying a house downtown."


    "Go to hell..."

 Chapter 27 - 027 Gluttonous Lai Feifei, alcohol can alleviate Hongmei’s pain, right!

    Chapter 27: 027 Gluttonous Lai Feifei, alcohol can alleviate Hongmei��s pain, right!In the evening, Li Zhiyan rode his Qingju bike down the street, still feeling an unbearable heat.


    He thought the heat was probably because his heart felt too warm.


    When he arrived at the spot where Shen Hongmei would unexpectedly sprain her ankle, Li Zhiyan stood quietly waiting for her to show up.


    This was a bustling street with many intersections, and Li Zhiyan waited silently there.


    He had no idea where Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei would be coming from.


    At 9:30 sharp, sure enough, Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei arrived together.


    Lai Feifei, wearing heels, stood at 168cm, while Shen Hongmei, wearing Valentino heels, stood at 190cm. The height difference between the two was very striking.


    Looking at those astonishingly long legs, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but recall the night he had spent with Shen Hongmei.


    It was truly a night he would never be able to forget in his lifetime.


    In a moment, Shen Hongmei��s Valentino heel got caught in a drainage grate.


    She lost her balance and twisted her ankle hard, letting out a sound of extreme pain.


    "Hongmei, are you okay?"


    "It hurts..."


    Already feeling unwell from her lingering menstrual cramps, Shen Hongmei now sprained her ankle, breaking into a cold sweat on her forehead.


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t expected Shen Hongmei to sprain her ankle so suddenly.


    He ran forward toward her.


    When he reached Shen Hongmei, he anxiously asked, "Aunt Shen, are you okay?"


    Seeing Li Zhiyan approach, both Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei were a little incredulous.


    Shen Hongmei thought it might have been Lai Feifei who called him over, but Lai Feifei hadn��t been drinking today, so she wouldn��t have done such a thing.


    Meanwhile, Lai Feifei was simply amazed, thinking, could Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan really have such a fateful bond?


    "Help me over to that chair..."


    Shen Hongmei, enduring the pain, regained her composure.


    "Aunt Shen, let me carry you on my back."


    "Alright..."


    Li Zhiyan crouched down, and Shen Hongmei leaned onto his back.


    Feeling the press of her weight, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but treat her with the utmost respect.


    Carrying Shen Hongmei, he walked toward the roadside.


    "Good thing you came, Li Zhiyan; if you hadn��t, there��s no way I could��ve carried Hongmei. She��s too heavy."


    At this point, Shen Hongmei was in so much pain she didn��t even have the energy to roll her eyes.


    If she were feeling fine, she would definitely pinch Lai Feifei��s cheek and scold her. This crazy woman never held back her outrageous talk while drunk, nor did she mince her words when sober.


    After placing Shen Hongmei down, Li Zhiyan glanced at Lai Feifei standing nearby.


    This troublemaker actually seemed so normal without alcohol, it felt oddly abnormal to Li Zhiyan. Otherwise, if she��d been drinking, she��d already have started spewing nonsense!


    "Aunt Shen, let me check your ankle."


    Saying that, Li Zhiyan gently lifted Shen Hongmei��s delicate foot. Seeing her swollen ankle, his heart ached for her.


    There was really no way to prevent her spraining it; it happened the instant he saw her.


    Some things are truly destined.


    "It��s badly swollen. We��ll need to massage it and apply some ice."


    Li Zhiyan crouched carefully in front of Shen Hongmei.


    "Aunt Shen, I need to remove your shoe first."


    "Alright..."


    "Ah..."


    As Li Zhiyan removed the shoe, his fingers lightly grazed Shen Hongmei��s ankle, causing her to cry out from the pain.


    Deep down, Shen Hongmei felt a bit relieved.


    Luckily this little troublemaker hadn��t been drinking. Otherwise, she��d already be spouting flirtatious nonsense.


    Then, Li Zhiyan started massaging her ankle.


    A sharp wave of pain surged through Shen Hongmei, making her grit her teeth tightly.


    "Aunt Shen, for this kind of sprain, you need to elevate the ankle. This way, it can minimize blood flow to the injured area."


    "It��ll reduce the pain."


    Li Zhiyan carefully kneaded and massaged her ankle.


    Even though holding her delicate foot reminded him of moments from when Shen Hongmei used to guide him in learning,


    he truly felt for her at this moment and wasn��t in the mindset to relish it.


    This astonished Lai Feifei, watching by the side.


    "Li Zhiyan, how do you know so much? You can speak German, and now you know first aid too?"


    In her sober state, Lai Feifei genuinely admired Li Zhiyan��s capabilities.


    At this moment, her impression of him rose significantly. sea??h th�� N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I like to study in my spare time."


    "Aunt Lai, could you go to the nearby supermarket and get some popsicles? Ice packs will stop the swelling. If we don��t treat it properly, it��ll cause trouble later."


    "We can get some trauma wine after that."


    "Alright."


    Looking remarkably composed, Lai Feifei turned and walked toward the supermarket across the street.


    ...


    Inside the supermarket,


    Lai Feifei quickly grabbed a pack of popsicles.


    While at the checkout, she noticed the wine displayed behind the cashier and couldn��t help swallowing a bit of saliva.


    ��A little wine for Hongmei might help ease the pain...��

 Chapter 28 - 028 Lai Feifei’s unreasonable demands

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    After a while, Lai Feifei came back.


    "Popsicles are here! Li Zhiyan."


    Once Lai Feifei returned, Li Zhiyan took the popsicle and started to apply it to Shen Hongmei��s injury.


    Popsicle on her foot combined with Li Zhiyan��s firm massage.


    Shen Hongmei felt the sharp pain gradually fade away.


    She began to return to normal.


    Seeing Shen Hongmei��s complexion looking much better, Li Zhiyan let out a sigh of relief.


    "A day as husband and wife comes with a hundred days of grace."


    That night, he and Shen Hongmei shared seven hundred days of grace, and Shen Hongmei had indeed been very kind to him.


    The job at Changlong Group was something she had arranged for him using her connections.


    So naturally, he felt deeply concerned for Shen Hongmei.


    "Aunt Lai, why did you buy alcohol again?"


    "I saw how much pain Hongmei was in, so I thought I��d let her drink a little to relieve it."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan couldn��t bring himself to expose Lai Feifei.


    Aunt Shen was still on her period��how could this boozehound not know that!


    She clearly just saw the alcohol and couldn��t resist drinking it.


    That��s the true nature of a boozehound.


    "Hongmei, you really look much better. Li Zhiyan, you��re amazing. But how did you end up here?"


    Shen Hongmei, who was feeling a bit better, also looked at Li Zhiyan with some curiosity.


    At the moment, her delicate foot in stockings was being held by Li Zhiyan, which made her feel a faint sense of shyness.


    But for someone as emotionally resilient as Shen Hongmei,


    her surface remained calm as always.


    "Aunt Lai, I like to wander around when I��m free."


    "I didn��t expect to pass by here and run into you."


    "Well, what a coincidence! Hongmei, does it still hurt?"


    Shen Hongmei hummed in response. It really had hurt at the beginning.


    But with the firm pressure from Li Zhiyan, she gradually got used to it, and the pain subsided.


    Seeing that Shen Hongmei was genuinely fine, Lai Feifei casually pulled out a wine opener, opened the bottle,


    and started drinking straight from it. Initially,


    Lai Feifei acted quite normal, quietly drinking wine while watching Li Zhiyan massage Shen Hongmei��s delicate foot.


    But gradually, her face started to turn red.


    "Little Yan-bao."


    Hearing this familiar nickname,


    Li Zhiyan silently thought to himself, "Oh no,"��without a doubt, the boozehound was getting drunk again!


    "Tell me, why is it that every time your Aunt Shen has bad luck, you��re always there?"


    "Are you her personal jinx?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    As Shen Hongmei looked at Li Zhiyan diligently massaging her ankle, she couldn��t help but feel a strange sense of wonder in her heart.


    In the past, she never believed in something as nonsensical as fate.


    But the number of coincidences between her and Li Zhiyan had surpassed mere chance.


    In a city like this, the odds of their repeated run-ins were smaller than winning the lottery, yet here they were.


    The more she tried to distance herself from Li Zhiyan, the harder it became to accomplish...


    She sighed softly in her heart.


    "Aunt Shen, your foot is so cold."


    "Let me warm it for you."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan placed her stocking-covered delicate foot against his stomach. The chill of it made him slightly uncomfortable,


    but it quickly transformed into the comforting sensation of holding her soft, delicate foot.


    The warmth spreading from her foot brought Shen Hongmei��s mind back to the time when Li Zhiyan warmed her feet in the back seat of a car...


    Gentle feelings welled up in Shen Hongmei��s heart. She and this boy��letting go wasn��t easy, and he had always wanted to stay by her side.


    The thought made Shen Hongmei��s head ache a bit.


    Even when she had hit rock bottom during her business days, things hadn��t been this complicated.


    "Shen Hongmei!"


    "Still insist there��s nothing going on between you and Little Yan-bao?"


    Sipping her wine, Lai Feifei fixed Shen Hongmei with an accusatory gaze.


    "He��s even warming your feet. Tell me, have those feet of yours done other things for Li Zhiyan?"


    Shen Hongmei felt a wave of regret. This mad boozehound woman.


    She should have stopped her from drinking earlier.


    Once she drinks, she instantly becomes unreasonable, spewing nonsense left and right.


    "Lai Feifei, I��ll rip your mouth off!"


    "Admit it, you definitely fed him a late-night snack earlier!"


    Li Zhiyan knew Shen Hongmei didn��t want others to know about what had happened between them.


    And he could understand. After all, there were too many real-world issues to grapple with.


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan explained, "Aunt Lai, it��s really nothing. Don��t overthink it."


    Lai Feifei patted Li Zhiyan��s head.


    "Little Yan-bao, if you��re warming Hongmei��s feet, then you have to warm mine too!"


    A moment later, Lai Feifei slipped off her high heels and placed her own black-stockinged foot on Li Zhiyan��s chest. sea??h th�� n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hug it! If your Aunt Shen gets one, I want one too!"


    Instinctively, Li Zhiyan obeyed and held Lai Feifei��s black-stockinged foot to his chest.


    With one flesh-colored foot and one black-stockinged foot resting against his chest, Li Zhiyan felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment in his heart.


    This happiness had come far too suddenly.


    Thank goodness for a boozehound who was only bold like this when drunk!


    As he glanced at Lai Feifei��s foot pressed against his,


    Shen Hongmei felt deeply uneasy. Jealousy is a natural instinct in humans.


    Even if it��s something one doesn��t like, the moment someone else takes an interest, it becomes precious.


    Let alone a living, breathing Li Zhiyan she had such fond feelings for.


    "Little Yan-bao!"


    "Which foot do you think is softer, mine or your Aunt Shen��s?"


    "Whose foot do you like more?"


    Faced with such a dangerous question, Li Zhiyan dared not answer even a bit.


    "I like both... Aunt Shen��s and Aunt Lai��s feet are both very beautiful."


    Lai Feifei��s intoxication only grew heavier.


    "You little smooth-talker. Little Yan-bao, tell Aunt Lai the truth��isn��t it true that Hongmei has used her feet to help you with something? I hear a lot of people online are into delicate feet, especially in stockings."


    "Do you like it?"


    Shen Hongmei��s face finally turned red.


    She reached out and pinched Lai Feifei��s neck hard, saying, "Say one more word, and I��ll tear your mouth apart!"


    Lai Feifei coughed lightly.


    "Fine, fine, I��ll stop talking."


    "I promise I won��t say another word about you."


    Only then did Shen Hongmei let go of Lai Feifei.


    "Little Yan-bao, do you like Auntie��s feet?"


    "Or how about you have a taste of Auntie��s feet?"


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei playfully tapped Li Zhiyan��s chest with her toes, the warmth seeping through making Li Zhiyan��s heartbeat quicken.


    This boozehound��she even smelled good everywhere.


    The black-stockinged legs carried a faint fragrant scent too.


    Hearing such an outrageous suggestion, Li Zhiyan was absolutely opposed!


    ---

 Chapter 29 - 029 How good it must be for three people to live a good life!

    Chapter 29: 029 How good it must be for three people to live a good life!"Aunt Lai, stop joking with me..."


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan felt somewhat embarrassed.


    He originally thought his skin was thick enough.


    But in front of a drunkard...


    He felt like a pure little kindergarten kid.


    Li Zhiyan really wanted to ask Lai Feifei something.


    "Aunt Lai, when will your words come true?"


    "I know, because your Aunt Shen is around, you��re embarrassed, right?"


    "When your Aunt Shen isn��t here, you can munch on my feet, okay?"


    Lai Feifei��s beautiful big eyes kept blinking.


    Regarding letting Li Zhiyan munch on her feet...


    Lai Feifei seemed genuinely interested.


    "Aunt Lai, I really don��t have any interest in eating feet..."


    Hugging a black silk-clad foot and a flesh-colored silk foot, Li Zhiyan felt like he was dreaming.


    If only Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai could get along with him peacefully.


    How wonderful it would be for the three of us to live well together!


    Listening to Lai Feifei��s provocative words, Shen Hongmei felt very upset inside.


    The feeling of something that belonged to her being attempted to be taken by someone else made her heart fill with jealousy.


    Listening to Lai Feifei��s teasing.


    Li Zhiyan gently massaged Shen Hongmei��s jade foot, trying to soothe her menstrual pain.


    From Shen Hongmei��s expression last time, Li Zhiyan could tell.


    Every month, those special days were tough for Shen Hongmei.


    "Aunt Shen, do you feel warmer now?"


    "Mm..."


    "A lot better..."


    Lai Feifei complained while drinking, "Xiao Yan, you only massage Aunt Shen��s feet, not mine. You��re so biased."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei moved her toes on Li Zhiyan��s chest again.


    Li Zhiyan had to grab Lai Feifei��s black silk-clad foot and gently massage it.


    "Aunt Lai, Aunt Shen is in pain because of her period, so I��m just warming her up..."


    Lai Feifei blushed and said, "Hmph, I knew you two were up to something!"


    "Look, you even know her period times!"


    "Do you guys take those seven days off every month?!"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    If that were the case, it would be great; now Aunt Shen only wants to acknowledge him as her godson, extinguishing his thoughts.


    "Lai Feifei!"


    "You crazy woman!"


    Shen Hongmei cursed while clutching her stomach.


    "Did I hit a sore spot, Hongmei?"


    "I knew you two had something going on!"


    Shen Hongmei pinched Lai Feifei��s mouth, but Lai Feifei kept on with her cheeky remarks.


    "I can��t let you drink anymore!"


    With Lai Feifei��s teasing in the background, Li Zhiyan kept massaging Shen Hongmei��s aching spot.


    It wasn��t until the ice lolly melted that Li Zhiyan asked, "Aunt Shen, how does it feel now?"


    Although the sensation of holding the two jade feet was exhilarating, this kind of scenario was ultimately time-limited.


    If the massaging continued, Aunt Shen might think something was up.


    Shen Hongmei took back her foot, gently moved it, and confirmed it didn��t hurt anymore.


    "It doesn��t hurt anymore, Xiao Yan, you��re amazing!"


    Shen Hongmei realized Li Zhiyan had many shining qualities.


    Perhaps this is why children from humble backgrounds mature early?


    Afterward, Shen Hongmei noticed Lai Feifei still teasing Li Zhiyan with her toes.


    She couldn��t help but feel a bit uncomfortable.


    After all, she had kindness with Li Zhiyan for over seven hundred days, so she felt a natural possessiveness toward him.


    Her foot on Li Zhiyan��s chest seemed fine to her.


    But if it were Lai Feifei, it would be an issue.


    She tapped Lai Feifei��s leg, making Lai Feifei withdraw her foot.


    "Ouch, that hurt! Are you jealous or something?"


    "I��m not competing with you for Xiao Yan, if you like him just take him home to nourish him."


    Shen Hongmei was really helpless with this drunkard.


    When she��s not drinking, she can still give her some advice...


    But it��s hard to make sense with a drunkard.


    "Lai Feifei, stop teasing the kid, he��s your junior!"


    "You should treat him like a son."


    "Yeah, I just want to nourish Xiao Yan," Lai Feifei replied.


    "Are you jealous?"


    Shen Hongmei pulled Lai Feifei��s mouth with her hands, then stood up helplessly.


    "You damn crazy woman."


    "Not talking to you anymore!"


    Saying this, Shen Hongmei put on her Valentino high heels.


    "Xiao Yan, help me..."


    Since the high heel��s broken and her foot sprained, unable to bear weight, Shen Hongmei had to rely on Li Zhiyan for support.


    Li Zhiyan leisurely walked up.


    He steadied Shen Hongmei and started walking toward the car parking spot, while Lai Feifei, though drunk, followed along worried Shen Hongmei might fall.


    She and Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong really had been best friends for many years.


    The emotions in their hearts were very deep.


    "Hongmei, I��m so envious you can charm everyone."


    "Stop surfing the internet too much!"


    Lai Feifei pursed her lips and continued teasing.


    When they reached the Audi A6, Shen Hongmei gave the keys to Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan, why don��t you drive? Let��s take your Aunt Lai home first."


    "But I..."


    "I can��t drive."


    Li Zhiyan felt a bit embarrassed...


    The last time Lai Feifei asked him to drive her Maybach, he missed the chance because he didn��t have a driver��s license.


    "Boys should learn to drive."


    "Otherwise it will be inconvenient in the future, with the nation��s development of the auto economy, basically everyone owns a car, and not knowing how to drive seems odd."


    Li Zhiyan thought this was indeed a thing...


    "Then I��ll drive."


    "Your Aunt Lai hasn��t driven since changing her car."


    "Aunt Shen, are you sure? If not, we can call for a ride service," Li Zhiyan said worriedly.


    "It��s fine, driving with the right foot won��t affect me."


    "Get in."


    Shen Hongmei removed the sports shoe from the passenger seat and sat down to change into it. sea??h th�� Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at those long legs in stockings, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but admire; long legs are great!


    This car seat feels like a supercar!


    After changing to the sports shoes, Shen Hongmei handed the Valentino heels to Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan, throw these away for me."


    Li Zhiyan instantly recognized them as the pair Shen Hongmei wore on the hotel bed before.


    That��s not something to throw away; it��s memorable!


    "Aunt Shen, these shoes are too nice to discard."


    "I��ll take them home, learn how to make glue online."


    "Maybe I can repair them."


    "These expensive heels shouldn��t be wasted," Li Zhiyan said seriously.


    "Hmph, Xiao Yan, be honest, are you taking Hongmei��s heels to do something weird!"

 Chapter 30 - 030 Trait [Youth Eternal]

    Chapter 30: 030 Trait [Youth Eternal]Shen Hongmei ignored Lai Feifei.


    The drunk kept spouting nonsense, one sentence after another, without a pause.


    Xiao Yan wouldn��t do something so disgusting.


    "Alright then..."


    Shen Hongmei didn��t think too much about it either.


    Li Zhiyan took the Valentino heels. There was still a faint warmth from Shen Hongmei on them.


    Afterward, the two of them helped the intoxicated Lai Feifei back home.


    At first, he was a bit unfamiliar with the process of helping Aunt Lai back to her room.


    But now he was very accustomed to it.


    At this moment, Lai Feifei was extremely tired. She always went to bed early.


    However, her mouth still hadn��t stopped.


    "Xiao Yan darling, we��re home! Come over to Auntie��s side."


    "Hongmei, leave!"


    "Xiao Yan darling, don��t go! Auntie will treat you to some midnight snacks, feed you something tasty..."


    As she mumbled, Lai Feifei drifted off to sleep.


    ...


    On the way back, Li Zhiyan asked, "Aunt Shen, do you think we have fate?"


    "We do..."


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t deny it; she and Li Zhiyan kept running into each other, which was indeed quite uncanny.


    "We have the fate of mother and son."


    "As for other things, we��ll see what destiny decides."


    "Aunt promised you something and won��t break her word. If..."


    At this point, the usually rational Shen Hongmei paused slightly.


    "If there��s ever the possibility of us being together one day, Aunt will consider it."


    "But what Aunt wants most is to be your godmother."


    Li Zhiyan knew that Shen Hongmei remained logical, but he wasn��t in a hurry.


    After all, he had information about the future.


    In the future, he was bound to have endless ties with Aunt Shen.


    ...


    Back downstairs at home, Li Zhiyan hugged Shen Hongmei briefly before saying goodbye.


    He increasingly felt that Aunt Lai��s "charm through intellect" was quite refined.


    "I really should sign up for a driving lesson..."


    Back home, Li Zhiyan carried the Valentino heels into the house.


    As soon as he walked in, he ran into Zhao Shumin stepping out of the bathroom.


    Zhao Shumin looked at the high heels in Li Zhiyan��s hand.


    She then suddenly recalled the stockings and pink shirt she had accidentally seen in Li Zhiyan��s room before.


    Her expression turned unsettlingly unnatural.


    "You��ve misunderstood, Aunt..."


    Li Zhiyan instinctively explained. He still cared very much about his reputation.


    Even though this person was a shrew, her whole family held grudges against him.


    But Li Zhiyan still didn��t want to be misunderstood by Zhao Shumin. He carried internal reservations about certain things.


    "I knew you were a pervert, a creep!"


    "The stockings and pink shirt in your room were stolen off some woman, weren��t they? You disgusting pervert!"


    "I really want to beat you to death with a rolling pin!"


    Looking at Zhao Shumin��s aggressive demeanor, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a bit intimidated.


    "The high heels were broken; I brought them back to..."


    Zhao Shumin shouted instantly, "Spare me your filthy explanations!"


    "Shameless!"


    Li Zhiyan decided not to bother explaining to this shrew. After all, she already thought he was a creep.


    So whatever he said was useless.


    He pulled out his key, unlocked the door, entered, closed the door��all in one swift motion. As soon as the door shut, silence returned.


    "That damn shrew..."


    Opening a drawer, Li Zhiyan looked at Aunt Shen��s pink shirt and stockings. After wiping the Valentino heels clean with a tissue,


    he placed the heels inside as well. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then, he continued browsing online to learn French while also checking the prices and enrollment process for nearby driving schools, planning to sign up for driving lessons tomorrow.


    ...


    Back in her room, Zhao Shumin thought back to what had happened earlier.


    "Damn pervert..."


    "Could he be stealing Liu Yan��s clothes?"


    Sharing an apartment with someone like this creep, she needed to warn her future daughter-in-law to be careful not to have her clothes stolen by him.


    "But this damn pervert really is a weirdo..."


    Thinking of certain things, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but blush a little.


    ...


    In his room, Li Zhiyan claimed the attribute "Empty-handed Blade Seizing"!


    With this skill attribute, he felt a sudden surge of security. This time, truly, he feared nothing!


    At 11 PM, Li Zhiyan was still immersed in learning foreign languages.


    Out of the blue, he thought of the company��s CEO, the tall blonde.


    Just then, the system issued a new task.


    [New Task Issued: The conflict between Zhao Shumin and Liu Yan is about to explode.]


    [Shang Shunsheng wants to hit Zhao Shumin. Please protect Zhao Shumin from domestic violence.]


    [Task Reward: Trait "Youth Eternal."]


    [Youth Eternal: Those in close relationships with you will maintain their current state indefinitely!]


    Li Zhiyan clenched his fists. Despite being enemies with this shrew, he found violence against one��s own mother deeply intolerable!


    Putting down the mouse, Li Zhiyan immediately heard the sound of arguing from outside.


    When he stepped out, he saw Zhao Shumin in a heated quarrel with Liu Yan.


    "I cook for you every day, and you constantly criticize me! This isn��t tasty, that isn��t tasty��why don��t you cook yourself!"


    Liu Yan clung to Shang Shunsheng��s arm.


    "Hubby, look at her!"


    "See how she bullies me!"


    Shang Shunsheng, who always had a simple mind, immediately took Liu Yan��s side as his girlfriend acted coquettishly.


    "Apologize to my wife!"


    "I��m your mother!"


    Zhao Shumin felt deeply disappointed in her son. He wasn��t just yelling at her this time, it had happened more than once.


    "Apologize right now!"


    "Or I��ll beat you, you worthless woman!"


    Shang Shunsheng stepped up to Zhao Shumin, raising his arm.


    "Apologize!"


    He cursed angrily, preparing to assault Zhao Shumin.


    Liu Yan chimed in from the side, "Apologize, or let Shunsheng slap your face swollen!"


    The neighbors outside only stood around watching, nobody stepped in to intervene.


    Nowadays, people were reluctant to meddle in others�� business.


    Looking at her son, who was raising his hand at her, Zhao Shumin felt utterly heartbroken.


    Watching this scene, Li Zhiyan��s anger boiled over uncontrollably.


    He recalled his own strict parents, whose sacrifices for him were just like Zhao Shumin��s desperate effort to secure a home for Shang Shunsheng in Shanghai.


    Though she was a shrew, she was unquestionably a good mother!


    If he didn��t step in, he couldn��t find peace within himself!


    "Put your hand down!"


    "You ungrateful bastard!"


    Li Zhiyan strode over to Shang Shunsheng, staring him down fiercely!


    This moment left Zhao Shumin stunned. She couldn��t believe that Li Zhiyan would actually stand up for her, his enemy!

 Chapter 31 - 031 [Hundred Thousand Yuan Bonus] Intelligence Reward!

    Chapter 31: 031 [Hundred Thousand Yuan Bonus] Intelligence Reward!Zhao Shumin felt that she and Li Zhiyan were destined to be enemies.


    So he was just waiting for the opportunity to watch her make a fool of herself.


    To watch her get beaten.


    But what Zhao Shumin didn��t expect was that the person she disliked the most, Li Zhiyan, would stand in front of her to protect her.


    Wasn��t he supposed to want to see her get beaten?


    "What are you doing meddling in this?"


    Shang Shunsheng roared, but he instinctively took a few steps back. The last time he fought Li Zhiyan,


    even with his mother helping him, he wasn��t a match for Li Zhiyan.


    Now seeing Li Zhiyan blocking his way, his heart trembled with fear.


    He had always been the type to bully the weak and fear the strong.


    "Just you wait!"


    Looking at Li Zhiyan, who seemed ready to throw punches, Shang Shunsheng dragged his girlfriend back to their room.


    Glancing at the tearful Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan returned to his own room,


    while the neighbors, who hadn��t witnessed a domestic violence scene, looked visibly disappointed.


    They had thought there��d be a good drama to watch, but nothing happened in the end.


    It was indeed a letdown.


    ...


    Back in his room, Li Zhiyan continued studying online for a while.


    At exactly midnight, the intel refreshed.


    "Go to the Lottery Store and scratch this scratch ticket to win a one-thousand-yuan prize."


    Another thousand yuan in pocket money was his.


    Li Zhiyan felt even more confident.


    "Zhao Shumin feels incredibly moved by your actions to stop her from being domestically abused today."


    "So Zhao Shumin has decided to rescue the lost soul you��ve become, determined not to let you end up behind bars."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He knew his image in Zhao Shumin��s eyes had truly hit rock bottom.


    But the fact that his room still had Aunt Shen��s t-shirt, stockings, and some Valentino items...


    It did seem a little dubious...


    Still, he was an honest man.


    "Tomorrow afternoon, Lai Feifei��s brother will go to her house to borrow money."


    "He��s already borrowed one million from Lai Feifei and hasn��t paid it back."


    "Lai Feifei wants to refuse, but her brother will pester her relentlessly."


    This piece of intel made Li Zhiyan empathize with Aunt Lai. Truly, every family had its own unique struggles.


    This was something he had to help Aunt Lai with.


    Although he hadn��t known Lai Feifei for long, Aunt Lai had always treated him very well.


    Not to mention, she had silently helped him in many ways.


    When Aunt Lai faced difficulties, if it was within his power to help,


    it was only natural to lend a hand.


    "Most of the sales department colleagues have become Liu Jinxin��s besties."


    "Because of his close relationship with the student council president, Liu Yichen, the two of them have decided to bully you in the workplace."


    This didn��t surprise Li Zhiyan at all.


    He spread obnoxious theories all the time, like how men should sit on toilets to pee, or spouted simping philosophies.


    It was no wonder most women in the company liked Liu Jinxin, this so-called "male bestie."


    As for workplace bullying, that might have worked in the past, when he had nothing and was on the verge of starving to death in Shanghai.


    But now, with his golden finger, was he still afraid of something as trivial as workplace bullying?


    Now that he had no worries, he would confront anyone he didn��t like. If someone bullied him, he would fight back directly.


    So, Li Zhiyan didn��t take anything that dead sissy said seriously.


    "Xu Qianqian is currently borrowing from online lenders, and her internet loan still has an eighty-thousand-yuan limit."


    "Shen Hongmei will be sleepless until 1:30 AM, pondering why she feels such a strong connection to you and contemplating whether to pursue a relationship with you."


    Although this intel didn��t hold much tangible value, it gave Li Zhiyan some peace of mind.


    Even the most rational women were emotional deep down.


    He was confident he would eventually win over Aunt Shen.


    Afterward, Li Zhiyan claimed his system task rewards.


    The attributes of [Youth Eternal] were now activated.


    Though Li Zhiyan didn��t feel any changes himself, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    The biggest obstacle to dating an older woman had been resolved.


    "Let��s just get some sleep for now."


    As he was about to turn in, the system issued another new task.


    "Please impersonate Lai Feifei��s creditor to drive away Lai Tianming."


    "Task reward: [100,000 yuan bonus]."


    "Once the task is completed, the 100,000 yuan bonus will appear in a future intel refresh."


    Li Zhiyan��s eyes lit up with excitement��100,000 yuan!


    To him, that was an absolute fortune!


    ...


    At 8:30 AM the next day, Li Zhiyan��s alarm rang.


    He rubbed his eyes.


    "Another exhausting day..."


    "Time to head to the company for registration."


    After washing up in the bathroom and planning to head downstairs for a basic breakfast, he saw Zhao Shumin standing at the bathroom door with a rolling pin.


    In his mind, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but recall the phrase: "I��ll beat you to death with this rolling pin!"


    This damned shrew��what had he done to offend her again?


    But thinking of the intel, he knew she probably wasn��t actually planning to beat him; she wouldn��t dare blatantly attack someone with a weapon.


    The last time she used a rolling pin on him was because she mistakenly thought he was harassing her daughter-in-law.


    When Zhao Shumin saw Li Zhiyan step out, she returned to the kitchen.


    She brought out the breakfast she had prepared for him.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt made you breakfast��come eat."


    "The food sold outside isn��t sanitary. It��s better to eat at home."


    Looking at Zhao Shumin��s warm expression,


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help feeling a little tempted. The shrew��s cooking was indeed much better than anything outside.


    The takeout from outside usually lacked culinary skill, relying entirely on heavy seasoning, with outrageous oil and smoke levels.


    But the shrew��s cooking was genuinely delicious.


    "Thanks, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan accepted the breakfast, deciding to make peace with Zhao Shumin. After all, they were living under the same roof.


    It wasn��t like he could move out immediately after paying six months of rent upfront.


    With only a little over 10,000 yuan in savings, Li Zhiyan couldn��t afford to leave. Making peace would at least reduce the awkwardness.


    After returning to his room, Zhao Shumin followed him in.


    As Li Zhiyan sat at his desk eating, Zhao Shumin took a seat on his bed.


    "Xiao Yan, why did you help Aunt yesterday?"


    "I mean, I even tore your clothes before."


    "I thought you��d hate me."


    Zhao Shumin still found it a bit unbelievable.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Honestly, I don��t like you very much."


    Li Zhiyan spoke sincerely. He really didn��t care for this shrew.


    But he couldn��t deny he was... attracted to her figure. It was such a contradictory feeling.


    Still, resolving their conflict would make things easier moving forward.


    "But I can��t stand people who hit their own parents. I can tell how much you care about Shang Shunsheng."


    "Yet he hits you."


    "Back when he was little, didn��t you discipline him?"


    Zhao Shumin gave a bitter chuckle.


    "A woman��s position in the household has always been the lowest. Before I got divorced from his father, his father wouldn��t even let me sit at the dinner table."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t believe it. In this day and age, such things still existed? Truly, the world was full of surprises.


    "Xiao Yan, let��s get along better from now on. Aunt is really grateful to you."


    "Alright."


    As Li Zhiyan ate Zhao Shumin��s cooking,


    he and Zhao Shumin had quietly made peace with each other.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    Looking at the surprisingly kind-hearted Li Zhiyan in front of her, Zhao Shumin couldn��t hold back.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt knows young people have... certain needs every day..."


    "But you should cut back on... daydreaming on your own..."


    "It��ll harm your kidneys."


    Li Zhiyan widened his eyes. This shrew. sea??h th�� N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt Zhao, I seriously don��t..."


    But turning his head, he saw Zhao Shumin looking at him with a soft, understanding expression.


    "Aunt knows, you��re just embarrassed. But Aunt is older than you."


    "What you��re doing with those stockings in your room��Aunt isn��t stupid, you

 Chapter 32 - 032 Lai Feifei’s Shameless Brother

    Chapter 32: 032 Lai Feifei��s Shameless BrotherLi Zhiyan felt deeply frustrated in his heart.


    Aunt Shen��s stockings, T-shirt, and high heels��I genuinely took them because I appreciate her and the things she cherishes.


    No other intentions at all.


    I��m not that kind of person!


    "And those high heels you brought back yesterday��probably stolen from someone��s doorstep, right?"


    "You really can��t go around doing things like that."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "If someone catches you and calls the police, you could end up detained."


    "Also, if you let your imagination run wild too often..."


    "You might get scorned by your future wife after you marry."


    Li Zhiyan: "Aunt, actually..."


    "Don��t say anything��I get it. Eat your food, and just leave the dishes in the kitchen later."


    "From now on, I��ll make sure to save a portion for you when I make breakfast every day."


    Zhao Shumin thought: kids will always be kids, sensitive and easily embarrassed. This bad habit of stealing clothes from others definitely needs to be corrected.


    The child has a kind heart��he just made a mistake. It��s still not too late to guide him back on track.


    ...


    On the way to punch in at the company, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a wave of shame.


    He was a proper guy, with zero interest in stockings, feet, or high heels.


    But it seemed impossible to shake off the warped perception Zhao Shumin now had of him.


    Fine, let it be warped then! Anyway, after he helped that shrew last night...


    Her attitude toward him had already undergone a dramatic shift��she even made breakfast for him.


    If he worked on building a good relationship going forward, maybe he��d be able to change how she saw him.


    Speaking of Zhao Shumin, there was a certain allure he couldn��t deny.


    When he got to the company, Li Zhiyan ran into Wang Ya.


    "Sis."


    "Xiao Yan, morning."


    The company��s punch-in time was set at 9:20, and Li Zhiyan always arrived right on the dot.


    It was a solid habit he��d cultivated ever since grade school.


    The elevator opened, and the workers began squeezing in one by one.


    At that moment, the proud foreigner, Catherine, strutted toward them in high heels and a pair of black stockings.


    But instead of entering the workers�� elevator, she swiped her card to access the VIP elevator, reserved for top executives in the various companies housed in this building.


    "Management is truly on another level,"


    Li Zhiyan remarked enviously.


    "Of course, the wealthy have all kinds of privileges in this world,"


    Wang Ya replied.


    After the two exited the elevator, they saw Catherine reprimanding the company��s receptionist.


    As employees passed by, they all respectfully bowed to Catherine.


    "Good morning, President."


    "Good morning, President."


    Wang Ya whispered, "This woman is obsessed with appearances."


    "Whenever you run into her one-on-one, always bow. Otherwise, you could end up out of a job."


    As Wang Ya and Li Zhiyan walked past Catherine, he couldn��t help but notice her fair complexion paired with black stockings and long legs.


    In his gut, he suddenly thought to himself, I really should learn a foreign language.


    "Good morning, President."


    Both of them bowed, and Catherine just gave them a quick glance before resuming her scolding of the receptionist.


    "Such a high horse she��s on..."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel that his job was humiliating��even greeting Catherine required bowing.


    Today it might be bowing; tomorrow Catherine might demand he lick her boots!


    Dignity gets chipped away bit by bit.


    "That��s just how she is,"


    Wang Ya complained as they reached the punch-in machine.


    "But what can you say? She��s got connections."


    "And she thinks white people are superior."


    "She looks down on us Asians."


    "We��re regular workers; there��s no need to overthink things. It��s hard to find such good company benefits these days, you know."


    "Look at all the listed companies��heck, even the big internet firms��they��re all doing massive layoffs lately. Only Changlong International can remain stable thanks to its financial cushion and strong backing."


    Wang Ya was trying to console both Li Zhiyan and herself.


    ...


    In the morning, Li Zhiyan went to the lottery store to cash in on his scratch ticket winnings.


    He also stopped by the driving school to sign up.


    Around three in the afternoon, he rode a Qingju bike to the entrance of Lai Feifei��s villa.


    Noticing the Mercedes E parked at the door, he assumed it belonged to Aunt Lai��s brother.


    Li Zhiyan pressed the doorbell.


    Inside the villa��s living room, Lai Feifei��s brother, Lai Tianming, was shamelessly pleading with her to lend him more money.


    "Sis, I swear this investment will make money��I just need you to lend me 500,000!"


    "Once I make a profit, I��ll pay you back the 1,000,000 I already owe you as well!"


    Lai Feifei rejected him outright: "Absolutely not!"


    "Given the current situation, you still want to talk about investments?"


    "My own business isn��t doing well��I owe a lot myself and don��t have any cash now."


    "Sis, I can��t go out and meet people without a Mercedes��that��s a man��s suit of armor!"


    "I don��t believe you��re out of money, Sis. You *have* to lend me this 500,000��or else my wife will divorce me. Do you want me to lose my family after all the effort it took to get married?"


    As Lai Feifei was feeling conflicted,


    the sound of the doorbell echoed, prompting her to stand up and head to the yard.


    Unwilling to give up, Lai Tianming trailed behind.


    "Sis, don��t try to fool me��I know you��re loaded. When you and brother-in-law divorced, you took the lion��s share of the assets." S��arch* The ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "And you still own all these properties. If worse comes to worst, just sell a house��it��ll solve everything."


    Every word of Lai Tianming��s relentless pursuit reached Li Zhiyan��s ears.


    Before Lai Feifei could call out his name,


    Li Zhiyan respectfully addressed her: "Ms. Lai."


    "I��m with Changlong Group."


    "President Catherine instructed me to visit and discuss the matter of the outstanding contract payments owed to our company."


    The way Li Zhiyan presented himself, with his respectful demeanor, even managed to convince Lai Feifei.


    This guy! What perfect timing and what an impeccable performance to help her out of this mess!

 Chapter 33 - 033 Aunt Lai After Drinking

    Chapter 33: 033 Aunt Lai After DrinkingAt this moment, Lai Feifei wasn��t drinking.


    But the way her mesmerizing eyes looked at Li Zhiyan still carried a deep fondness.


    This kid, he��s just so amazing!


    And Li Zhiyan is almost outrageously clever!


    How does he know that I��m currently agonizing over how to reject Lai Tianming?


    Perhaps, this is telepathy? S��arch* The ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then, Li Zhiyan added, "Ms. Lai, please take a look at my employee ID. I��m no scammer."


    Li Zhiyan pointed to the Changlong Group badge on his chest, which bore the company seal of Changlong Group.


    The company seal confirmed one thing: Li Zhiyan wasn��t a scammer. After all, forging a company seal is against the law.


    "You��re really putting me in a tough spot here."


    At that moment, Lai Tianming received a phone call from a friend.


    "Hey, Boss Lai, want to come play mahjong? We��re short one player."


    Hearing the other person call Lai Tianming "Boss Lai," Li Zhiyan noticed his expression��a look of pure enjoyment.


    He was clearly relishing the feeling of being addressed as "boss."


    "What Boss Lai? I��m dirt poor!"


    "Haha, Boss Lai, don��t be so modest. Driving the 2024 E300! People say those who can afford to drive a Benz E300 are dragons among men in real life. Boss Lai, hurry up and join us for mahjong."


    Although Lai Tianming spoke modestly, his uncontrollable smirk completely gave away his pride.


    "I��m on my way, I��m on my way."


    Hearing his friend call him for mahjong, combined with the current situation, Lai Tianming realized that borrowing money today was a lost cause.


    "Sis, I��m heading out first. You deal with your stuff."


    "Prepare that half a million for me."


    Watching this pest finally leave, Lai Feifei let out a sigh of relief.


    "Li Zhiyan, I really have to thank you today. What gave you that idea?"


    Li Zhiyan followed Lai Feifei into the villa��s living room and felt that a sober Aunt Lai had a certain aloof elegance about her.


    She was completely different from the drunken Aunt Lai who called him "Little Yan Baby."


    "I overheard him talking, and I felt like he wasn��t a good person, so I thought to help you put on a show."


    "Aunt Lai, who is he?"


    Although he already had a hunch, Li Zhiyan still needed to ask Lai Feifei.


    "He��s my younger brother, Lai Tianming."


    "Back when he got married, I contributed heavily."


    "But later, he borrowed money from me to start a business, owes me a million, and now he wants to borrow more."


    "I��ve already done everything I could for him."


    Li Zhiyan agreed with Lai Feifei��s approach. It��s normal for family members to have feelings and to help when possible, but the money Aunt Lai had was all earned by herself.


    However, if you help without limits, that��s just being a doormat.


    "Aunt Lai, you could just reject him outright."


    "Li Zhiyan, you��re still a kid, there are things you don��t understand."


    "Our parents are still alive, so we can��t make things too ugly. And even though he��s terrible, we��re blood siblings; cutting him off completely isn��t so simple."


    Li Zhiyan fell into thought. Compared to adults, his thinking was still a bit simplistic. Given his temperament, he definitely wouldn��t have handled things this gently.


    "Really, I have to thank you for today, Li Zhiyan."


    "It��s about time. Come have a meal with Auntie."


    "Okay!"


    Li Zhiyan felt a bit excited inside. He really enjoyed spending time with Aunt Lai, and today felt like he��d finally gotten the chance.


    "Go wait for Auntie at the garage. I��ll be right there."


    ...


    Before long, at the garage entrance, Li Zhiyan saw Lai Feifei, dressed in a short black skirt and stockings, walking in this direction.


    In her hand, she carried a pair of high heels, which reminded him a bit of Aunt Shen.


    Beautiful women always care about looking good, no matter the time or place!


    Soon, Lai Feifei drove out of the underground garage in her Maybach S480.


    "Get in!"


    After getting into the passenger seat, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but praise, "Aunt Lai, this interior looks amazing."


    "Hmm, Xiao Yan, if you work hard, you could drive a Maybach someday too."


    "Aunt Lai, I could never be as amazing as you, a natural-born lucky charm."


    As they drove down the street, some pedestrians cast envious glances at the Maybach. A luxury car worth over a million yuan was something most ordinary people would never reach, not even in their dreams.


    "That��s not necessarily true, Xiao Yan. Even though the golden era is over, there are still plenty of ordinary people turning their lives around."


    "Aunt Lai, I��ve seen people rising up by dancing crazy social dances, and then there��s that guy who keeps saying ��giaogiao�� every day. He recently bought a BMW 7 Series."


    "For normal folks, though, it��s nearly impossible to make a comeback."


    Lai Feifei couldn��t help but smile. While she admired Li Zhiyan in her heart,


    she didn��t believe that in this era of data-driven life, Li Zhiyan could easily turn his fate around.


    "Haha, true. It used to be that high education led to success. Now, among ten influencers, you can��t even find one with a vocational degree."


    After arriving at a western restaurant, Lai Feifei parked the car.


    She led Li Zhiyan to a window-side table.


    Looking at the pedestrians outside and the already lit street lamps, Li Zhiyan felt, for the first time, like he truly belonged in Shanghai. Before this, it always felt like he was in hell.


    "Two sirloin steaks."


    "This, and this."


    "And bring a bottle of red wine."


    Then, Lai Feifei handed the menu to Li Zhiyan.


    Hearing that Lai Feifei planned to drink, Li Zhiyan felt both nervous and excited. When she drinks, whether it��s one bottle or ten, it��s more or less the same result.


    Her upper limit was almost absurdly high, but her lower limit was hilariously low��she got tipsy as soon as she started drinking.


    As the wine arrived, Li Zhiyan clearly saw the desire in Lai Feifei��s radiant eyes.


    That desire was akin to his longing for stockings!


    With one glass down, it didn��t take long before Lai Feifei��s cheeks started to flush.


    "Xiao Yan Baby."


    "Thank you so much for what you did today. If it weren��t for you, I really wouldn��t have known how to kick out that rascal Lai Tianming."


    "Auntie wants to reward you!"


    "Let you try Auntie��s feet!"


    As she spoke, she placed her stocking-clad leg on the dining table.


    Li Zhiyan felt an overwhelming urge to find a hole and burrow into it.

 Chapter 34 - 034 Aunt Lai takes the lead in dealing with Shang Shunsheng!

    Chapter 34: 034 Aunt Lai takes the lead in dealing with Shang Shunsheng!Li Zhiyan was genuinely struggling to hold it together.


    This drunken aunt always blurted out some nonsensical things every time she drank too much.


    As he stared at the black-silk-clad legs in front of him,


    Li Zhiyan felt firmly that he had absolutely no interest in "eating feet"!


    As an upright gentleman, such a thing was simply beyond his moral compass!


    The key issue was...


    This was a restaurant, and the setting didn��t even permit such nonsense.


    "Look at you, all scared��Auntie was just messing with you, Xiao Yan darling!"


    "How could Auntie possibly make you eat feet."


    "Auntie will feed you food instead!"


    Li Zhiyan felt that the drunken woman in front of him was indeed the Lai Aunt he had come to know.


    "Lai Aunt, someone��s arriving."


    Lai Feifei then lowered her leg, finally showing some restraint. Deep down, she relished teasing Li Zhiyan, the lone junior in her social circle.


    "Xiao Yan darling, recently you��ve been having conflicts with Zhao Shumin and her son, right?"


    Lai Feifei continued sipping her red wine as she poured a glass for Li Zhiyan as well.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t expect Lai Feifei to know about this matter.


    "Lai Aunt, how did you find out?"


    "Auntie noticed today while checking the security cameras that the living room had been cleared out."


    "So I reviewed the previous footage and saw you arguing with them. What happened? Tell Auntie."


    Lai Feifei inquired, and Li Zhiyan laid out the entire story for her.


    After hearing it, Lai Feifei also felt quite angry.


    "Xiao Yan darling,"


    "You should��ve come to Auntie with this issue."


    "Your temper, I bet you��re super obedient."


    "If Aunt Shen asked you to do something, you definitely did it, didn��t you?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Lai Feifei felt Li Zhiyan was still too young and reluctant to trouble others.


    "Actually, that Zhao Shumin has been renting from Auntie for a long time."


    "She��s not a bad person."


    "Just a bit of a shrew, but her son is truly terrible."


    "Auntie will help you stand up to them after dinner."


    "Lai Aunt, but you��re a woman..."


    Lai Feifei stood up and pinched Li Zhiyan��s cheek.


    "Oh, Xiao Yan darling, Auntie just loves you so much for caring about me."


    "But don��t forget, this is a society governed by law. Even though Auntie is a woman, I��m on a completely different level than them."


    "Helping you stand up to them is a piece of cake. With Auntie here, they wouldn��t dare bully you again."


    It was then that Li Zhiyan remembered Lai Feifei was, without a doubt, a true Shanghai Aunt!


    She really wasn��t in the same league as a working-class guy like him.


    Among Aunt Shen, Aunt Lai, and Aunt Rong, Li Zhiyan felt Lai Aunt had the most mysterious background and strongest connections.


    After all, it was through her that he got his position at Changlong Group.


    Throughout the rest of the meal, Lai Feifei couldn��t stop throwing out flirty jokes, repeatedly saying she wanted to reward Li Zhiyan with something like "Winnie"...


    Thankfully, the restaurant wasn��t crowded, or else Li Zhiyan would have felt utterly mortified.


    ...


    After leaving the restaurant, Lai Feifei asked, "Xiao Yan darling, have you signed up for driving school?"


    "Yes, I��ve signed up. My test for the first section is already booked."


    "Alright, let Auntie call for a designated driver."


    Wearing high heels, Lai Feifei hailed a designated driver and headed straight to Li Zhiyan��s home.


    When Li Zhiyan and Lai Aunt entered his home, he immediately sensed that her entire demeanor had changed!


    At this moment, Lai Aunt exuded the true elegance and dominance of a Shanghai Aunt. Only now did Li Zhiyan realize that Lai Aunt wasn��t lacking in presence��she��d just always treated him purely as a junior.


    "Zhao Shumin, bring your good-for-nothing son and his girlfriend out here!"


    Soon, Zhao Shumin, Shang Shunsheng, and Liu Yan all emerged from their rooms.


    At that moment, beads of sweat formed on Shang Shunsheng��s forehead.


    He��d always been fearful of extremely wealthy people. The kind of rumors where someone might spend two million to get rid of someone? He dared not test if they were true.


    So he was especially nervous around someone like Lai Feifei, a wealthy woman. She scared him to his core.


    "Who told you to move all the furniture from the living room into your bedroom?!"


    "Move it back out right now!"


    Lai Feifei��s sharp and commanding tone made Li Zhiyan wonder if she��d sobered up...


    Though she didn��t sound savage, she exuded an incredible sense of authority.


    "We��ll move it right away, right away."


    Scrambling, Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan rushed to move everything back. Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan dragged a chair over for Lai Aunt to sit on.


    After Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan were drenched in sweat restoring the room,


    Lai Feifei turned to the visibly uneasy Zhao Shumin in front of her and said, "You and your son need to move out of my house."


    "You��re not welcome here, and I��ll refund your money."


    Li Zhiyan felt a rush of warmth sweep through him. My Lai Aunt is truly standing up for me!


    "Madam Landlord, please don��t kick us out, I beg you."


    This place was the most convenient for work, and nearby rentals were almost all fully occupied. Finding a place to rent was especially difficult, and on top of that, Lai Feifei was the type of landlord who hadn��t raised rent in years.


    Her properties were much cheaper compared to most, saving working-class couples a significant amount over the year.


    Zhao Shumin had always scrimped and saved to support her son, so every small expense mattered to her. Spending more money would break her heart.


    At this point, Zhao Shumin was already teary-eyed, pleading with Lai Feifei.


    Shang Shunsheng, meanwhile, turned deathly pale. He never expected Li Zhiyan to have a connection to someone like this wealthy woman landlord.


    What the hell��why does Li Zhiyan know this rich landlady?!


    Lai Feifei glanced at the crying Zhao Shumin and felt a twinge of pity.


    After thinking for a moment, she relented slightly.


    "Okay, you can stay."


    "But your son and his girlfriend, with their disgraceful behavior, must move out immediately!"


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei opened an app and terminated Shang Shunsheng��s lease, cleanly and efficiently, without the slightest hesitation.


    Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan stood frozen, clearly unwilling to leave.


    With a commanding presence and stern voice, Lai Feifei said, "If you don��t move out now, I��ll find someone to move you out!"


    Terrified, Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan hurriedly went to pack their things.


    In no time, the master bedroom was emptied. Zhao Shumin followed Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan out to help them find somewhere else to stay.


    "Lai Aunt, you��re incredible."


    "Hmph..."


    "Xiao Yan darling, you��re too soft-hearted."


    "You can��t be kind to people like that."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t deny it��his mild temperament was indeed part of his upbringing in a home environment that emphasized kindness over conflict.


    "Come on, show Auntie your room."


    With that, Lai Feifei grabbed Li Zhiyan by the arm and headed into his room. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Once inside, seeing his messy bed, Lai Feifei didn��t show the slightest disdain as she sat right down.


    "It smells just like Xiao Yan darling."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He felt like there was something suggestive in how she called him "Xiao Yan darling."


    "Xiao Yan darling, today you helped Auntie deal with Lai Tianming."


    "Auntie should reward you."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei reached for the edge of her black stockings and began slowly peeling them off.

 Chapter 35 - 035 Aunt Lai’s Gift

    Chapter 35: 035 Aunt Lai��s GiftWatching Lai Feifei taking off her black stockings right in front of him,


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but swallow hard.


    Aunt Lai was already a stunningly beautiful woman with an hourglass figure.


    She completely embodied his aesthetic preferences. Every time he caught a whiff of Aunt Lai��s perfume, an instinctive, primal rush would surge through his veins.


    What kind of reward was Aunt Lai planning to give him?


    "Little Yan-bao."


    "You just swallowed, didn��t you?"


    Lai Feifei��s captivating face showed clear satisfaction. After all, if she teased Li Zhiyan and he didn��t react at all,


    it would lose all its charm.


    After tossing one of the black stockings onto Li Zhiyan��s bed, Lai Feifei began taking off the other one.


    "Little Yan-bao, how about Aunt rewards you by letting you indulge in her feet?"


    She grabbed Li Zhiyan and made him sit down while placing her delicate white foot on his leg.


    With its snow-white, smooth skin and red-polished nails catching the light,


    Li Zhiyan didn��t dare to make a sound. He wasn��t stupid��if he actually followed Aunt Lai��s lead, their relationship would surely be over.


    "Aunt Lai, it��s getting late. Don��t joke around with me..."


    Lai Feifei stroked his head gently.


    "Little Yan-bao, actually, Aunt was testing whether you��re a pervert or not!"


    "And you��ve passed Aunt��s test."


    Handing over the two black stockings to him, Lai Feifei spoke drunkenly, "Consider these stockings as Aunt��s reward to you."


    "When you��re alone..."


    "Two black stockings will bring a little more spice, so just keep them in your drawer..."


    As Lai Feifei stepped forward to open his drawer, Li Zhiyan��s expression changed sharply.


    "Aunt Lai, don��t!"


    When the drawer was opened, she saw the pair of stockings and a Valentino T-shirt that he had secretly kept from Shen Hongmei.


    "Aren��t these Shen Hongmei��s?"


    "Little Yan-bao, so you two *do* have something going on!"


    "Tell Aunt, did Shen Hongmei teach you all sorts of positions?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Fine, don��t say anything. Aunt��s stockings don��t belong with hers anyway."


    "Don��t you *ever* mix them up in the future."


    After placing the black stockings on his bedside table, Lai Feifei checked the time on her phone.


    "It��s about time, Little Yan-bao. Aunt has to go home now."


    "I��ll walk you back."


    "At least you still have a bit of a conscience. You haven��t been completely bewitched by Shen Hongmei��s curves. You still care about Aunt."


    For some reason, Li Zhiyan detected a hint of jealousy in her tone.


    As expected, jealousy is a woman��s natural instinct.


    When they reached downstairs, Lai Feifei handed him the keys to her Maybach.


    "Little Yan-bao, Aunt will leave this car here for now. With cameras everywhere, it��s pretty safe."


    "Aunt Lai, why don��t you just drive it home?"


    "I��ll leave it here for now. Aunt doesn��t drive it much anyway."


    "Besides, it��s better to keep Lai Tianming from noticing the new car��it��d just cause trouble."


    "Just look after it for Aunt. Start it up occasionally so the battery doesn��t die."


    "Let me take you home."


    "Such a sweet Little Yan-bao, looking out for Aunt Lai. Come on, give Aunt a kiss."


    Although she said this, it was clear she had no intention of actually following through, making Li Zhiyan more certain she was just teasing him.


    Endless flirtation, never delivered!


    Unlike Aunt Shen, who never flirted with him but actually followed through!


    After escorting Lai Feifei to her door,


    she held his hand and said, "Little Yan-bao."


    "If someone at the company bullies you, just push back. Aunt truly worries about you."


    "While Aunt can��t promise you promotions or raises, she��ll make sure you don��t get humiliated."


    "No matter who tries to push you down, stand your ground. Aunt guarantees your job will be safe."


    Touched, Li Zhiyan gave her a hug, surprising Lai Feifei.


    Watching him walk away, Lai Feifei smiled gently.


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    In her eyes, she would always see Li Zhiyan as a child.


    Returning to his place, Li Zhiyan clutched the Maybach key in his hand, feeling like he was in a dream.


    Standing by the parking lot, he touched the three-pointed star logo of the car. Those unattainable dreams he had before,


    now with his golden finger,


    didn��t seem so unreachable anymore.


    "Time to go back and keep studying."


    "Wait for the next intel refresh."


    Claiming his task rewards, he pondered if tomorrow��s intel would include a 100,000 yuan bonus.


    ...


    At midnight, new intel refreshed right on schedule.


    "Tomorrow, Liu Jinxin and Liu Yichen plan to bully you in the workplace for the first time."


    Having anticipated this, Li Zhiyan wasn��t surprised.


    "Purchase this batch of scratch tickets from the lottery store to earn a total profit of 1,880 yuan."


    By now, he was used to such lottery-related information. It was currently his largest source of income by far��his savings of over 10,000 yuan had come from this.


    "He Yanrong is in the same executive class at your driving school as you."


    This surprised him. Thinking of Liu Jinxin��s mother��s flirtatiously stunning face and her seductive eyes,


    he suddenly felt a wave of heat. If he had a picture of her, he might lose control, especially with her in a cheongsam, black stockings, and high heels��a perfect combination.


    She��s learning to drive too?


    "Shen Hongmei is thinking about you but doesn��t dare delve too deeply into those thoughts."


    "Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan were caught in a hotel room on camera."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    After digesting all this information, he lay down with the intention of sleeping.


    Glancing at the black stockings Lai Feifei had left on his bedside table, he felt a wave of helplessness.


    He was clearly an upright and decent young man!


    Why was Aunt Lai treating him like some gigolo? That crazy woman.


    Just as he was about to fall asleep,


    "No Cilantro" Drunkard sent him a WeChat message.


    "Little Yan-bao, doesn��t this picture look like Aunt holding you?"


    "Hey, you..."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    This crazy woman. How is she not sleeping yet? After telling Aunt Lai to sleep early, he collapsed into slumber himself.


    ...


    The next morning, Li Zhiyan felt exhilarated while brushing his teeth in the bathroom.


    It had to be Aunt Lai coming to his defense��Shang Shunsheng had been dealt with at the root.


    From now on, even if he wanted to stir up trouble, it wouldn��t be so easy for him.


    However, when Li Zhiyan stepped out and saw Zhao Shumin holding a rolling pin by the kitchen door, he was startled.


    What was this shrew planning?


    "Don��t be scared, Little Yan. Aunt is just rolling out dough for noodles."


    "Hold on a moment."


    Soon, Zhao Shumin came out carrying breakfast and walked straight toward Li Zhiyan��s room. The weather was too hot, and eating in the living room would be uncomfortable.


    Following her, he watched as she placed the breakfast down. He found himself rather surprised.


    Turning to face him, Zhao Shumin asked with a curious look in her eyes, "Little Yan, why are you looking at Aunt like that?"


    "Don��t worry. Aunt doesn��t hate you. Sure, my temper can be a bit rough,"


    "But I know how to tell right from wrong. What happened before wasn��t your fault."


    "And honestly, Liu Yan and I never really got along. Breaking things off might not be such a bad thing."


    "Besides, my son��s behavior��well, it was just unacceptable."


    Li Zhiyan never expected this seemingly shrewish Zhao Shumin to have such a reasonable side. No wonder Aunt Lai agreed to let her stay��her judgment of character was spot-on.


    "Yeah, but Aunt Zhao, you were way too forgiving toward Shang Shunsheng. He tried to hit you, and you still tolerated it? Even as an outsider, I can��t stand it when someone strikes their own parents."


    "What other choice do I have? A woman has no status in her own home. Besides, he already apologized. My current goal is to get my son a house and a wife."


    "The housing market has been dropping recently, so I��m keeping an eye on it. But the bride price Liu Yan is asking for is ridiculously high��it��s going to be a challenge."


    Then Zhao Shumin noticed the black stockings on his bedside table.


    "Little Yan, Aunt has to say this��you young people shouldn��t go down the path of illegal activity. It��ll lead to big problems! Where did you even steal those black stockings from?"


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 Chapter 36 - 036 Lai Feifei’s Kiss

    Chapter 36: 036 Lai Feifei��s KissLi Zhiyan, who had been chatting with Zhao Shumin just moments ago, suddenly found himself trapped in an awkward situation.


    He had completely forgotten that the black stockings Aunt Lai drunkenly gifted him yesterday were left on his bed, forgotten and not put away!


    Now, this shrew had seen them, and there was no defending himself this time��even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn��t wash him clean.


    He hadn��t done anything wrong at all!


    "Aunt Zhao, actually, this is a misunderstanding. I don��t have that kind of fetish."


    These days, Li Zhiyan was focusing intensely on learning and improving himself��there was no chance he��d start visiting temples.


    "Xiao Yan, you don��t have to explain to Aunt. Truth be told, Aunt understands."


    "Young people, so full of energy..."


    "It��s normal to fantasize a little when you��re alone."


    "But..."


    "But you can��t go stealing other people��s stockings��people will call the police."


    Zhao Shumin��s gaze, directed at Li Zhiyan, carried a mix of affection and helplessness.


    She didn��t know how she could steer this child back onto the right path.


    "If this gets exposed one day, the police are sure to inform your parents."


    "How will your family feel about this?"


    "What will your classmates think?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I..."


    "Take your time to think it over. Later, just leave the bowl in the kitchen. If you turn over a new leaf, you��re still a good kid."


    ...


    On the way to work, riding his electric scooter.


    Li Zhiyan felt a piercing headache, his mind consumed by Zhao Shumin��s words. This particular shrew actually had a kind heart at her core!


    He had helped her out before, and now she treated him like a junior, even making him breakfast.


    They had reconciled, but it seemed like the tarnished image he had in her eyes was beyond saving.


    When he arrived at the company, he finally pulled his thoughts back to the present.


    After clocking in, he headed to the sales department and saw his colleagues busily preparing for the day��s targets.


    At that moment, the office felt like a massive livestock pen, teeming with oxen and horses.


    Li Zhiyan sat down and started reviewing the client details for the supermarkets he planned to approach today. Thanks to having a manageable KPI, he wasn��t too stressed.


    Other more anxious employees had already started reaching out to clients in remote districts.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    The mixed-race Liu Yichen walked over and knocked loudly on Li Zhiyan��s desk.


    Liu Jinxin stood behind him like a sycophantic lackey.


    "The company��s water dispenser is empty. Go to the storage room and bring back a new barrel of water."


    The nearby colleagues all turned their attention to Li Zhiyan.


    Everyone knew that Liu Yichen was the son of the division president, Catherine.


    When he asked someone to do something, who would dare refuse?


    Liu Jinxin, who already held a grudge against Li Zhiyan, seized the moment to jab at him sarcastically: "The chairman wants you to work��it��s an opportunity to test and refine your skills."


    "Maybe this is the path to your promotion. Why are you just sitting still?"


    Li Zhiyan had Lai Feifei backing him. Just yesterday, she had explicitly told him not to let himself be humiliated in the company.


    There was no way he was going to endure this nonsense.


    "Doesn��t the company have a worker responsible for handling that task?"


    To Liu Jinxin, this was a golden opportunity. How could someone like Li Zhiyan belong in such a major publicly listed corporation?


    He was determined to edge him out��after all, the next time they held a class reunion.


    He would be the one there, flaunting his success as the best among them.


    "Li Zhiyan, you never admit your low emotional intelligence. Back in school, you were this same oblivious fool."


    "The chairman is giving you a chance for a promotion and salary raise, and you don��t even appreciate it. You��re humiliating him��your emotional intelligence is catastrophically poor."


    Li Zhiyan was long accustomed to dealing with this self-proclaimed jokester and jerk.


    "I don��t want that promotion opportunity. You go take it instead."


    The handsome Liu Yichen��s face darkened. Born a rich second-generation mixed-race kid, he had always been the head of the class from elementary school through high school and even served as the student council president in college.


    After graduation, he had been handed two million to launch a startup��though it failed, it didn��t affect his life in the least.


    Liu Yichen always carried himself with an air of supremacy. sea??h th�� n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Having heard about Liu Jinxin��s plan to deal with Li Zhiyan, he immediately decided to drill him relentlessly at work every day and eventually force him out.


    What he hadn��t expected was for Li Zhiyan to flat-out refuse him.


    Enraged, he slammed his hand hard on Li Zhiyan��s desk.


    "I said bring the water, did you hear me?!"


    Wang Ya hurried forward, smiling apologetically: "Liu Yichen, don��t fuss over Xiao Yan. He��s just a fresh graduate."


    "Xiao Yan, come on, I��ll go with you to carry the water."


    "Sis, go back! I��m not going to carry it. Whoever wants to carry it can do it!"


    "Who the hell are you? You think you��re my boss or something? You��re giving me orders?"


    "Get out of my way!"


    Slamming his desk in retaliation, Li Zhiyan��s wrath was nothing short of terrifying. Liu Yichen instinctively stepped to the side.


    After Li Zhiyan stormed off, Liu Yichen kicked over his desk in a fit of fury.


    Wang Ya silently began tidying up the mess, feeling certain that Li Zhiyan��s job was now in jeopardy.


    Catherine, the top executive at this company��he had gone and angered her son. How could Li Zhiyan possibly keep this job?


    She couldn��t help but sigh inwardly.


    Young people are still far too impulsive in their actions.


    Meanwhile, Liu Jinxin grinned��it was clear to him this kid was destined for the unemployment line. Remembering how he had been insulted the last time Xu Qianqian invited him to pick up the bill and he declined, the satisfaction was delicious.


    This pauper from a small county should just go home and tend to his farm!


    ...


    After redeeming some scratch tickets, Li Zhiyan finally started to feel a little better.


    "Liu Yichen, fuck your mother!"


    Thinking about Liu Yichen��s condescending demeanor, he muttered curses to himself.


    "Still, this bastard is annoyingly handsome��looks like a male model, just like his mom."


    Li Zhiyan remembered back in school when Liu Yichen regularly swapped out girlfriends to rent hotel rooms. Everyone knew he was scumbag, yet plenty of girls were still lining up for him.


    In this era, it seemed women had changed��they only wanted good-looking men for sex, completely ignoring everything else.


    If an average-looking man possesses qualities like kindness, diligence, and talent, it��s still useless. He might as well just retire to a temple.


    At the same time, he deeply felt the significance of having a strong background. Without Aunt Lai��s protection, no matter how suffocated, he wouldn��t have been able to do anything about it. After all, the son of the company��s top boss��how could a lowly employee fight back?


    There were even those with families to support who would probably kneel if Liu Yichen asked them to.


    At lunch, Li Zhiyan ordered a serving of braised chicken rice. Just as he poured some sauce to take a bite��


    He got a call from Lai Feifei.


    "Xiao Yan dear, come quickly to Aunt��s house��something terrible has happened!"


    A sinking sensation hit Li Zhiyan��s heart. From Lai Feifei��s noticeably drunken tone, but also her seriousness, he knew something frightening must have occurred.


    "Sob..."


    The next moment, Lai Feifei broke into tears.


    "Aunt Lai, don��t cry��I��m coming right away!"


    Li Zhiyan felt a sharp pang of sadness. In this city, he often felt like an unloved orphan.


    Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei were the only ones who truly gave him warmth.


    Especially Aunt Lai siding with him and kicking Shang Shunsheng out��that gratitude made him think of hugging Aunt Lai��s black stockings and kissing her feet!


    When the express ride dropped him off at the villa.


    Li Zhiyan rang the doorbell, and the door immediately opened. He rushed straight into the living room.


    "Aunt Lai, what happened!"


    Seeing Lai Feifei with swollen eyes from crying, his heart sank entirely. Last night she was still sending him pictures.


    Today, she was devastated like this.


    What on earth could have happened?


    Looking haggard, Lai Feifei seemed to find solace as soon as she saw Li Zhiyan. She threw herself onto him.


    Aunt Lai hugged Li Zhiyan tightly, but he had no intention of savoring the moment.


    He only felt an overwhelming sorrow and pain in his heart.


    "Sob, sob, Xiao Yan, Aunt doesn��t have much time left..."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei cupped Li Zhiyan��s face and kissed him.


    Li Zhiyan was completely taken aback.


    The next moment, Lai Feifei, tears streaming down her face, said: "Xiao Yan dear..."


    "Before Aunt dies, I need to teach you a little about kissing��so girls won��t look down on you in the future."


    Li Zhiyan could taste the saltiness of her tears.


    And in the next second, Aunt Lai��s nimble, delicate pink tongue slipped into the kiss.

 Chapter 37: Teaching by Words and Example

    Chapter 37: Teaching by Words and ExampleLi Zhiyan felt as if he were dreaming. He knew that Lai Feifei really enjoyed teasing him.


    But it had always been teasing, and nothing more than that.


    She had never made any substantial moves.


    Yet he never expected that Aunt Lai would actually kiss him!


    The sensation, so vivid, made Li Zhiyan feel like he was in a dream.


    Right now, he was kissing this stunningly beautiful Shanghai Aunt?


    This isn��t just a dream, right?


    However, Li Zhiyan didn��t have much heart to enjoy Lai Feifei��s kiss.


    His mind was flooded with countless questions.


    Lai Feifei, what on earth is going on with you!


    After a while, Li Zhiyan gently pushed Lai Feifei away, nudging her aside.


    "Aunt Lai, what��s wrong with you?"


    Seeing the tears in Lai Feifei��s eyes, Li Zhiyan gently wiped them for her, sensing that something unusual was at play.


    There was no way Lai Feifei could act like this unless something serious had happened.


    Otherwise, there��s no chance she��d do something so incredible, even kissing him first.


    It was simply too unbelievable.


    "Xiao Yan, from that kiss just now, what did you learn?"


    Lai Feifei didn��t answer, instead speaking to herself.


    "Nothing..."


    "Then Aunt will have to teach you more thoroughly."


    "This tongue movement can bring a girl more joy..."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei leaned in to kiss him again, fully immersed in the moment.


    "Aunt Lai, what��s wrong with you?"


    Li Zhiyan stammered, soon rendered speechless, as Aunt Lai��s kiss was so captivating and easy to lose oneself in.


    After a long while, the two finally separated.


    Lai Feifei gently wiped away the saliva from Li Zhiyan��s lips, her stunningly beautiful face still filled with sorrow.


    "Aunt Lai, can you tell me now? What exactly happened?"


    "I��m so scared."


    Even though Li Zhiyan was a man, he was still a child relative to Lai Feifei in terms of age.


    He was merely her junior, yet with Lai Feifei like this, how could Li Zhiyan not feel panicked?


    "Xiao Yan."


    Appearing seemingly calm now, Lai Feifei picked up a glass of red wine, downing it in one go before speaking: "Aunt has a terminal illness."


    Those words hit him like a lightning bolt on a clear day.


    Li Zhiyan felt utterly incredulous��terminal illness!


    That word had always filled him with dread because once someone had a terminal illness, there was only death awaiting them.


    Without treatment, death would come quickly and without mercy. With treatment, there was only the slow torment of dying in agony��a thought that weighed unbearably heavy.


    "Aunt Lai, what��s going on? What kind of terminal illness?"


    Lai Feifei whispered softly, "Stomach cancer, or maybe colon cancer."


    "Actually, a few years ago, a doctor friend told me a story: her uncle was diagnosed with stomach and colon cancer from excessive drinking. When they found out��"


    "He didn��t last very long."


    "If I calculate things that way, I don��t think I have much time left either."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei hugged Li Zhiyan and began crying again. Even though she was drunk, she didn��t feel like kissing him anymore. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hugging Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan found his own tears slipping uncontrollably.


    When someone you care about is about to leave you, it stirs up the deepest parts of your sorrow.


    In this city, he had never truly felt a sense of warmth.


    Lai Feifei was important to him, yet before they had even spent much time together, Aunt Lai was already going to die.


    The two of them held onto each other.


    Crying, Lai Feifei said, "Xiao Yanbao, that Maybach Aunt has��it��ll belong to you from now on."


    "When you��re dating someone in the future, take that car to pick them up for dates. It��ll come in handy."


    "Boohoo..."


    "And when you kiss someone else in the future, remember the technique Aunt taught you."


    "Don��t ever tell anyone you��ve never been in a relationship; they��ll look down on you."


    "You can just say Aunt was your first girlfriend."


    "And make sure to say Aunt was young and beautiful back then. Tell them I was an F-cup."


    As Lai Feifei cried, she held onto Li Zhiyan so tightly, every word filled with heartfelt sadness.


    After a good ten minutes had passed, Li Zhiyan finally asked, "Aunt Lai, has this cancer been properly diagnosed?"


    His voice was incredibly heavy.


    "Not yet. I looked it up online."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Aunt Lai, I think you��re possibly overthinking it. When diagnosing yourself online, it always starts with cancer as the default."


    "Let��s go to the hospital and get it confirmed before we decide anything."


    With despair in her voice, Lai Feifei replied, "I already called that lady doctor I know."


    "When I went to the bathroom today, it was all blood."


    "And the pain was unbearable."


    "It��s basically cancer; there��s no other explanation for it."


    Tears streamed down Lai Feifei��s face once more.


    Li Zhiyan felt his heart grow heavier, knowing she was probably telling the truth.


    Certain people rarely get cancers like this.


    But for someone who drinks excessively, getting cancer almost seems inevitable.


    Chronic alcoholics are prone to liver cancer, stomach cancer, and colon cancer.


    "Aunt Lai, let��s go to the hospital for a checkup, quickly."


    "I don��t want to go. I just want to spend the rest of my days in peace at home."


    "I don��t want to go, boohoo..."


    "Aunt Lai, let��s just go!"


    "Fine, wait for me. I��ll put on some makeup."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    ...


    Li Zhiyan realized that Lai Feifei truly was the type of woman who insists on looking beautiful even in death.


    At this point, he didn��t even have time to dwell on the sensation of kissing Aunt Lai.


    Half an hour later, Lai Feifei came downstairs wearing black stockings, high heels, and light makeup.


    But the tears in her eyes couldn��t be hidden.


    Li Zhiyan found her adorable, and at the same time, his heart ached. Was Lai Feifei really going to leave this world?


    "Aunt Lai, let��s take a cab."


    "Wait..."


    Lai Feifei poured herself another glass of red wine.


    Li Zhiyan tried to stop her: "Aunt Lai, you��re already like this; don��t drink anymore."


    "Don��t stop me."


    "Aunt doesn��t have many days left. Let me enjoy my wine while I can."


    "And don��t you dare forget Aunt��s kissing technique; don��t embarrass yourself in the future."


    Li Zhiyan thought to himself, if this really is that kind of illness, then perhaps living happily one day at a time is the way to go.


    He also understood why Lai Feifei had chosen to kiss him today.


    After finishing her drink, she followed Li Zhiyan out the door.


    ...


    At the hospital, a woman in a white lab coat, her name badge reading "Chief Physician," who looked to be in her fifties, walked out.


    "Xiao Lai."


    "Who��s this?"


    "This is my nephew."


    Lai Feifei casually said.


    "Alright, handsome young man, wait here for your aunt."


    "I��ll take her to get checked."


    Shen Hui took Lai Feifei by the hand and led her into the hospital. Li Zhiyan increasingly realized how helpful it was to have connections in situations like these.


    But Aunt Lai... does she really have cancer?


    Sitting in a chair, his heart felt unbearably heavy.

 Chapter 38 - 038 Aunt Lai’s

    Chapter 38: 038 Aunt Lai��s "Last Wish"Aunt Lai..."


    "You must not have anything happen to you."


    Li Zhiyan kept praying in his heart, hoping that Lai Feifei would be okay.


    ...


    "When you found the blood, was your stomach in a lot of pain?"


    With tears in her eyes, Lai Feifei said, "Yes, my stomach was excruciatingly painful, as if it was being sliced by a knife."


    "And there was a lot of blood, the whole toilet was red, not at all like it was just a minor irritation."


    Shen Hui��s heart felt incredibly heavy.


    She didn��t continue speaking, but took her to get checked.


    Director Shen��s silence made Lai Feifei feel even more burdened.


    She knew, she was very likely about to be diagnosed with something like colorectal cancer.


    ...


    After more than half an hour, Lai Feifei returned.


    Seeing Lai Feifei��s face laden with heaviness, and the tear traces in her eyes.


    Li Zhiyan stepped forward, nervously asking, "Aunt Lai, how did it go?"


    Shen Hui followed suit.


    "Young man, take good care of your aunt, don��t let her overthink."


    "Come back later for the results."


    From the grave expression on Director Shen��s face, Li Zhiyan also felt that something was very wrong.


    The situation with Aunt Lai this time was probably indeed severe.


    "I understand, Director Shen."


    After leading Lai Feifei out of the hospital, Li Zhiyan felt that she seemed utterly dispirited.


    Her eyes were filled with despair, Li Zhiyan knew this was normal, cancer was too devastating.


    "Aunt Lai, let��s find a place to sit for a while."


    "Hmm, let��s get a room by the hour."


    As the heat waves of summer assaulted them, Lai Feifei felt an immense chill inside, as if her life was ending.


    "Right, and buy a bottle of red wine for Auntie."


    "Remember to get a corkscrew, and buy one for yourself too, to keep Auntie company while drinking."


    This time Li Zhiyan did not refuse Lai Feifei.


    From Director Shen��s solemn demeanor, it was almost certainly cancer.


    Now, Lai Feifei��s words were essentially equivalent to her last wishes.


    So Li Zhiyan felt he should do whatever she asked.


    After buying two bottles of red wine and coming back, he took Lai Feifei to a nearby hotel.


    They got a room by the hour.


    The first thing he did was turn on the air conditioner, Lai Feifei sat on the sofa, listlessly kicking off her high heels.


    Then she started drinking the wine.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie really didn��t expect, before getting old, to be tormented to death by cancer."


    As she spoke, she felt a pain in her stomach.


    "Aunt Lai, don��t be so pessimistic and hopeless."


    "We still don��t have a definitive diagnosis yet."


    "Moreover, even if it is diagnosed, with today��s advanced technology, can��t cancer be treated?"


    "I remember reading online about something called targeted drugs or something."


    Li Zhiyan understood somewhat; those things seemed to be only usable in the early stages.


    With Aunt Lai��s symptoms, it might be too late.


    "Stop consoling me, my stomach hurts so much, come and rub it for me."


    At this point, Lai Feifei was in such state.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t possibly refuse her request. sea??h th�� N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After he placed his hand on Lai Feifei��s stomach, she said, "Put it inside the T-shirt to press."


    While speaking, she lifted her T-shirt.


    Pulling Li Zhiyan��s hand to place it on her stomach.


    Although she had drunk a lot, Aunt Lai��s stomach was still very flat.


    The warm, smooth sensation made Li Zhiyan also instinctively react.


    His hands also began to give Lai Feifei a good massage.


    Time passed quickly, and Li Zhiyan felt his arms getting sore.


    "Feeling better, Aunt Lai?"


    He noticed that people with good figures tend to have flatter stomachs, but Zhao Shumin��s was really quite miraculous!


    "Feeling better, Xiao Yan. Your hands are really warm."


    "During the time I��m still alive, could you come to massage me regularly?"


    Lai Feifei��s tone was pitiful, and tears fell as she spoke.


    Tears also involuntarily fell from Li Zhiyan��s eyes.


    "Aunt, don��t worry."


    "From now on, I��ll massage your stomach every day."


    "Hmm..."


    Lai Feifei kept wiping her tears, taking a big gulp of red wine.


    "Aunt Lai, maybe drink a bit less..."


    "Xiao Yan, stop bothering about your aunt. If I��m going to die, let me drink to my heart��s content."


    She pinched Li Zhiyan��s face, the alcohol slowly getting to her, and Lai Feifei��s cheeks reddened even more.


    "Xiao Yan, did you often help Shen Hongmei massage her feet in the past?"


    "Not that often."


    "I haven��t even known Aunt Shen for that long."


    Li Zhiyan massaged Lai Feifei��s stomach, warming it slightly.


    "It seems like you really liked massaging her feet."


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Do you like Aunt Shen more, or me?"


    "I like you more, Aunt Lai."


    Holding Lai Feifei��s stomach, Li Zhiyan said seriously, though in reality, he couldn��t really decide.


    He still understood the principle of speaking accordingly depending on who he was talking to.


    And since Lai Feifei was not doing well, he just tried to make her happy.


    Just letting her feel pleased in her last days was enough.


    "Hmm..."


    Lai Feifei��s tears kept falling.


    "Xiao Yan, my feet are also very cold; help me warm them."


    "I want you to warm them for me just like you did for Shen Hongmei."


    Li Zhiyan realized that women��s jealousy really is something they can��t let go of even in death; previously when Aunt Lai was close to him, Aunt Shen was visibly upset.


    Even though she didn��t want to be with him, it was the same.


    Picking up Lai Feifei��s pair of black silken feet, Li Zhiyan gently placed them on his stomach, warming her feet.


    Perhaps because of her illness, Li Zhiyan really found that Lai Feifei��s stomach was very cold.


    Lai Feifei��s toes kept pressing on Li Zhiyan��s stomach.


    Lai Feifei said, "Xiao Yan, can you eat my jiojio?"


    "I��ve never experienced that feeling before."


    The tearful plea from Lai Feifei was really excessive, but Li Zhiyan also couldn��t agree right away.


    It was indeed too embarrassing.


    "Aunt Lai, I..."


    Lai Feifei withdrew her black silken legs and then hugged Li Zhiyan.


    She pressed him down on the sofa and kissed his lips.


    "Let Auntie check if you have learned how to kiss or not."


    "Mmh..."


    Li Zhiyan never expected that all these experiences would always be so passive.


    As he kept kissing Lai Feifei, his hormones surged rapidly.


    After they separated, Li Zhiyan looked at the blushing Lai Feifei and said, "Aunt Lai..."


    "Xiao Yan darling, can you please eat Auntie��s jiojio, I��m going to die."


    "Can��t you fulfil this one wish for me?"


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei��s tears fell onto Li Zhiyan��s face.

 Chapter 39: Taste a little

    Chapter 39: Taste a littleLi Zhiyan swore he was absolutely not someone with a thing for feet.


    As for such behavior��


    he found it utterly contemptible in his heart!


    But, Aunt Lai had cancer after all.


    Amidst the sorrow, Li Zhiyan felt he ought to make a sacrifice.


    "Xiao Yan, can you do it..."


    "Then... with the black stockings, would it work?"


    "Um..."


    Li Zhiyan lowered his head and lightly kissed Lai Feifei��s black-stockinged foot.


    At this moment, Lai Feifei herself seemed to have reached the limits of exhaustion.


    She fell into a deep sleep.


    Holding her feet in his hands, Li Zhiyan felt a pang of heartache.


    Could Lai Feifei truly have an incurable illness?


    By around four in the afternoon, Lai Feifei was awakened by the ringing of her phone.


    "Hello, Director Shen."


    Still dazed, Lai Feifei answered the call and spoke to Shen Hui.


    "Come to my office when you can."


    "Director Shen, is my condition very serious?"


    "Extremely serious!"


    The voice on the other end was incredibly stern, causing Lai Feifei to weaken at the knees. Fortunately, she was lying on the couch; otherwise, she surely would have collapsed on the spot.


    "I��ll head over now."


    After hanging up, Lai Feifei couldn��t hold back her tears any longer, and they began to fall uncontrollably.


    "When Aunt is gone, that Maybach will be yours."


    Saying this, she pulled Li Zhiyan along and headed outside.


    "Don��t talk nonsense, Aunt! You��re a lucky charm, and illnesses these days can be treated. You��ll absolutely be fine!"


    Throughout the journey, Lai Feifei��s tears didn��t cease; her eyes were red from all the crying.


    When they arrived at Shen Hui��s office,


    Li Zhiyan asked worriedly, "Director Shen, is my aunt��s condition really that severe? Can it be treated?"


    "With modern science being so advanced, it should be curable, right?"


    Shen Hui knocked on her desk and said, "There is indeed an issue. Xiao Lai, I think I should refer you to the mental health department."


    "It��s over... Now I have mental health problems too."


    Slumped in her chair, Lai Feifei cried even harder.


    She felt utterly hopeless in her heart.


    "Mental health? What��s wrong with Aunt Lai mentally?"


    Li Zhiyan began sensing something was off.


    "Young man, your aunt isn��t sick at all. Her liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys��all indicators are perfectly normal. There are no shadows, no signs of illness whatsoever!"


    "But... wasn��t her toilet bowl supposedly full of blood?"


    "She ate too much dragon fruit."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Behind him, Lai Feifei stopped crying, her face turning visibly red��in fact, redder than when she had kissed Li Zhiyan before.


    "But Aunt Lai also complained about sharp stomach pains, didn��t she?"


    "She got scared."


    Lai Feifei stood up, covering her face, and said, "I have something to deal with at home. Director Shen, Xiao Yan, I��ll take my leave first."


    She scrambled away in utter embarrassment, feeling like she had just lost face all the way until 2025.


    When Li Zhiyan finally walked out of the hospital, he still felt like he was in a dream.


    Today, Aunt Lai... Aunt Lai actually taught him how to kiss...


    And all of this... all of it was because Aunt Lai ate too much dragon fruit!


    "What a drunk idiot."


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan��s heart was bursting with excitement��an inexplicable thrill��thinking Aunt Lai was just too adorable.


    Still, the feeling of holding Aunt Lai��s feet in his hands was undeniably pleasant.


    And the experience Aunt Lai had shared with him left him savoring it. Aunt Lai��s and Aunt Shen��s techniques were somewhat different.


    Yet, overall, they weren��t too dissimilar; both left him utterly intoxicated.


    "Three people finding a way to get through life��that��s more important than anything!"


    ...


    The next few days were rather uneventful, but during this time, Lai Feifei didn��t text him at all.


    He could sense her embarrassment��originally, she had just been teasing him, treating him like a child.


    But because of the dragon fruit incident, she had genuinely crossed several lines, even persuading him to indulge in her black-stockinged feet. That was definitely awkward.


    Having some cooling-off time might actually be a good thing.


    After all, time tends to wash away all awkwardness...


    Meanwhile, during these past few days, Zhao Shumin had been preparing breakfast for Li Zhiyan consistently. As they spent more time together, their relationship had subtly yet significantly deepened.


    That afternoon, after clocking out from work, Li Zhiyan rushed to the restroom.


    While passing by a corner,


    he overheard Liu Jinxin and Liu Yichen��s voices.


    "Mom!"


    "That Li Zhiyan doesn��t respect me at all! I told him to replace the water dispenser, and he outright refused. You have to teach him a lesson!"


    The Western blonde Catherine, wearing high heels, had a flash of anger cross her mature, refined face.


    "That��s right, Madam President! This Li Zhiyan is definitely not a good person. You absolutely must put him in his place!"


    "Fine. Tomorrow, I��ll assign him to be solely responsible for cleaning the sales department and replenishing the water dispensers."


    Hearing the words of this mother and son along with Liu Jinxin, Li Zhiyan clenched his fists and took a detour to avoid them.


    No matter what, he wasn��t going to do that kind of work.


    And as for Catherine, what an unreasonable foreign witch!


    ...


    By early evening, when Li Zhiyan got home, his mood had finally stabilized a little.


    He could go along with what was asked, but he definitely wasn��t going to just endure such treatment. After all, with Aunt Lai backing him up, he had nothing to be afraid of.


    When he got home and was just about to order some takeout, he saw Zhao Shumin cooking in the kitchen.


    As she flipped the pan, the motions of her cooking caused her to sway significantly.


    The sight left Li Zhiyan unable to look away for a moment.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re back. Join me for dinner��I finished work early today."


    After spending these past few days together, the relationship between the two of them had warmed considerably. In her heart, Zhao Shumin had grown very fond of Li Zhiyan.


    Compared to her own son, he truly was kindhearted and polite.


    However, there was one issue��this young man��s psyche was a bit unbalanced. Just thinking about it gave Zhao Shumin a headache.


    How could she correct this child��s warped mindset?


    Stealing things was definitely not a good habit!


    "Alright, Aunt."


    Feeling a bit hungry, Li Zhiyan headed to the bathroom to wash his face. On his way back, he saw a rugged-looking, tattooed man standing by the door.


    The sight startled him��it had to be said, this guy truly looked like someone from the mob.


    Still, in his heart, Li Zhiyan wasn��t afraid at all. S��arch* The N?velFire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As soon as Zhao Shumin came out, she was startled too. She grabbed a rolling pin and stepped in front of Li Zhiyan to shield him.


    Although Li Zhiyan was a man, in Zhao Shumin��s eyes, he was just a kid.


    This was the downside of having a social circle filled with aunties��you��re always treated like a child.


    The burly man in front of them didn��t look like a good person at all. Zhao Shumin��s entire body trembled.


    "Who are you? Get out!"


    Li Zhiyan noticed that the tattooed man��s gaze lingered briefly on Zhao Shumin��s chest but was quickly averted.


    "Ma��am, young brother, I��m Zhao Hai. Don��t misunderstand��I rent the master bedroom here."


    "Here��s my lease contract. My girlfriend will be here soon. I��m not a bad person."


    After showing them his phone as proof of the lease, the misunderstanding was resolved for now.


    ...


    Back in Li Zhiyan��s room, Zhao Shumin whispered, "That guy looks so scary."


    At this point, she was still visibly shaken.


    Soon after, they heard a woman��s voice from outside��it seemed Zhao Hai��s girlfriend had arrived.


    Over dinner, Zhao Shumin decided to bring up the issue of Li Zhiyan��s "stealing."


    "Xiao Yan..."


    "Recently, have you still been taking other people��s clothes, high heels, stockings, and such?"


    Li Zhiyan looked embarrassed. "Aunt Zhao, I swear to you, I really haven��t taken anyone��s things."


    "Don��t lie to me, dear. I won��t look down on you, because I know you��re a good kid."


    "Aunt just wants the best for you. You should look for a girlfriend instead of indulging in fantasies..."


    As Zhao Shumin spoke, they could hear Zhao Hai��s girlfriend��s voice coming from next door.


    For the first time, Li Zhiyan truly experienced just how poor the soundproofing of this old neighborhood was!


    Zhao Shumin��s face turned red almost instantly.

 Chapter 40 - 040 Xiao Yan, what are you doing here!

    Chapter 40: 040 Xiao Yan, what are you doing here!Li Zhiyan really didn��t expect that Zhao Hai and his girlfriend would be so impatient.


    They had just moved in.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    Zhao Shumin felt her face turning extremely red.


    "I��ll go wash the dishes first."


    Carrying the dishes, Zhao Shumin left Li Zhiyan��s room.


    Li Zhiyan listened to the noises from the room next door and couldn��t help but recall that night with Aunt Shen.


    "Better focus on studying."


    Li Zhiyan continued learning online to enrich himself.


    ...


    Meanwhile, Zhao Shumin, who was in the kitchen washing dishes, couldn��t stay calm. Her mind was filled with the scene from earlier.


    She truly hadn��t expected that Zhao Hai, who had just moved in, could be so shameless.


    She was having a meal with her child!


    Then suddenly, out of nowhere, this happened��it completely caught her off guard.


    Originally, she wanted to teach Li Zhiyan not to engage in such vile behaviors anymore.


    Thinking about this, Zhao Shumin felt even more awkward inside.


    "How can I make Xiao Yan stop engaging in such vile behaviors?"


    As an elder, Zhao Shumin began to ponder deeply, and after returning to her room, she recalled her previous interactions with Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan��s terrifying aspects and her own inner loneliness seemed to be suddenly and thoroughly lured out at this moment.


    This made her face grow increasingly red.


    "Oh my god..."


    "How could I have such thoughts? Xiao Yan is just my junior, a child."


    Zhao Shumin��s face had turned so red it felt burning hot.


    Lying down, Zhao Shumin turned on the electric fan, covering her face to try to cool down and calm herself.


    "Just relax for a moment."


    "Just this one time..."


    ...


    That night, Li Zhiyan studied until midnight and opened his information feed.


    This had already become a habit for him.


    "If you buy this stack of scratch tickets at the lottery store, you��ll earn a profit of 1,220 yuan."


    Scratch tickets had become one of Li Zhiyan��s primary sources of income recently, and now his savings were close to 20,000 yuan!


    He deeply understood what it meant when people said a man��s confidence comes from his money. He couldn��t even imagine��if he had savings of one million, just how confident he would be!


    "Lai Feifei has been trying to contact you but feels embarrassed about asking you to kiss her and lick her feet."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Liu Jinxin is badmouthing you in the sales department��s chat group and telling everyone to stay away from you, or their careers will be ruined."


    Li Zhiyan had already grown used to the vile behavior of this damned cross-dresser. He no longer cared, knowing he had long since burned bridges with Liu Jinxin and Liu Yichen.


    Whatever tricks they had, he��d deal with them as they came.


    "During tomorrow��s first driving test, you��ll encounter Liu Jinxin��s mother, He Yanrong. She��ll accidentally leak breast milk."


    This information reminded Li Zhiyan that He Yanrong was still breastfeeding, which was indeed an awkward situation.


    "In five days, Shen Hongmei��s company will receive a client from Germany."


    "She really wants to secure this order, but the client, after their inspection, will decide to cooperate with another company."


    "The client is very fond of German history."


    A surge of uncontrollable excitement rose in Li Zhiyan��s heart��he and Aunt Shen would finally meet again!


    "Head to this supermarket, and you can lock down a client. Their bottom-line price expectation is as follows."


    This work-related information was something Li Zhiyan committed to memory because, thanks to his photographic memory, he remembered everything in perfect detail.


    "At 1:30 AM, Zhao Shumin, who was called back to work overtime, will walk home and encounter a man stalking her with lewd intentions."


    Li Zhiyan knew that Zhao Shumin��s workplace was not far from here.


    To save money, she usually walked to and from work, and Li Zhiyan also knew that Zhao Shumin rarely turned on her electric fan at home to save on electricity.


    It was all too typical.


    "Looks like tonight��s going to be a long night."


    ...


    At 1 AM, Li Zhiyan headed out.


    The weather was stiflingly hot; even late at night, the high temperature was unbearable. As soon as he stepped outside, Li Zhiyan felt like the air was steaming him alive.


    "So hot..."


    Li Zhiyan felt sweat starting to form and empathized even more with Zhao Shumin��s hardships.


    Unfortunately, she had a terribly unfilial son, Shang Shunsheng, who had even tried to hit her before.


    Just thinking about it made Li Zhiyan feel thoroughly disgusted with him. However, he didn��t know much about Zhao Shumin��s family affairs��he only felt her life must be very difficult.


    When he arrived at Zhao Shumin��s workplace, he stood silently waiting for her to come out.


    After a little while, Zhao Shumin walked out of the building.


    From her movements, Li Zhiyan could tell Zhao Shumin was extremely exhausted.


    Because of her extraordinary figure, her every step seemed distinctly noticeable as she walked.


    On the roadside, a young man smoking saw this scene and his eyes widened.


    He began to indulge in some inappropriate thoughts.


    Although he didn��t dare act on them, he decided to follow Zhao Shumin to admire the rare beauty before him.


    Li Zhiyan quietly followed from another angle.


    Initially, Zhao Shumin didn��t notice anything unusual.


    But before long, she started feeling uneasy��why was someone walking right behind her?


    Fumbling in her bag, she quickly grabbed a bottle of self-made chili water, her fear growing stronger and spreading through her mind.


    The young man behind her, meanwhile, was fully immersed in admiring the exaggerated curves of the mature woman ahead. As Zhao Shumin quickened her pace,


    he also sped up. At that moment, Zhao Shumin realized she was being stalked!


    She began to jog, looking around for a place with surveillance cameras where she could report him to the police.


    "Hey, don��t run, Auntie! Let��s add each other on WeChat!"


    The young man was feeling bold; now he had the idea of turning this auntie into his "explosive" friend. Flooded with fantasies, his thoughts ran wild.


    He tried to grab her to exchange WeChat accounts.


    Seeing this unfold, Li Zhiyan quickly sprinted to intercept Zhao Shumin, who was caught off guard. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She collided directly into Li Zhiyan��s chest.


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin��s face, already flushed from running, burned even hotter.


    At the same time, she felt intense shock inside.


    Xiao Yan... Xiao Yan was simply a monster!


    "Xiao Yan, why are you here?"


    Li Zhiyan pulled Zhao Shumin tightly into his arms. It was an exceptionally firm embrace.


    With both hands around her waist, the soft, fragrant moment made Li Zhiyan feel intoxicated.


    He yelled toward the young man behind them, "Get lost!"

 Chapter 41 - 041 Zhao Shumin’s Gift

    Chapter 41: 041 Zhao Shumin��s GiftThe young man following Zhao Shumin was originally a very timid person.


    Just a moment ago, he was stirred by Zhao Shumin��s figure.


    He thought about approaching to see if there was any chance of developing something with this woman.


    If it worked out, then every night in Shanghai would truly be heavenly.


    But at this moment, he heard Li Zhiyan shout at him to get lost.


    Frightened to the point his legs went weak, he flushed red and turned to run away.


    During this era, the cost of committing crimes is too high, so he wouldn��t dare truly act recklessly.


    Even if Li Zhiyan hadn��t intervened, at most he would have dared to harass Zhao Shumin for a little while.


    After the young man left.


    Zhao Shumin��s heart was still racing wildly, unable to calm down. She started thinking about the rolling pin she used for making noodles.


    Although Li Zhiyan was somewhat reluctant to let Zhao Shumin go, he also knew that continuing in this way wouldn��t be right.


    Now, his relationship with this shrew was rather harmonious, and the past grievances had all faded away.


    Besides, since they were neighbors sharing rent, he still needed to maintain a good relationship with Aunt Zhao.


    Zhao Shumin patted her chest, clearly still shaken and fearful.


    At any time, when a woman faces such a situation, she would feel extremely scared.


    As Zhao Shumin patted her chest, her actions completely captivated Li Zhiyan��s gaze.


    "Are you alright, Aunt?"


    "Mmm... I��m fine now. But I was so scared��he wanted to molest me."


    Putting the pepper spray back into her already peeling bag, Zhao Shumin��s heart gradually calmed down.


    "Aunt, let��s go home first."


    "Alright."


    The two walked home together, though Zhao Shumin was still haunted by a lingering fear.


    "It��s a good thing I had you, Xiao Yan, it��s really a good thing."


    Though she often came off as a shrew, deep down she was undeniably a woman, and in situations like this, she felt utterly powerless.


    "By the way, Xiao Yan."


    "Why were you here just now?"


    Zhao Shumin was genuinely puzzled and curious why Li Zhiyan showed up at that moment.


    "Aunt, I noticed you went out to work overtime today. I remember bumping into you in this area before when you came to work."


    "So I thought it might not be safe for you and decided to check out your workplace."


    "I didn��t expect to run into something like this."


    A warm feeling spread through Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    This child really cared deeply for her��as evidenced by his concern even when she was working overtime. His kindness was genuinely heartfelt.


    Reflecting on everything, Zhao Shumin felt a twinge of guilt about ripping Li Zhiyan��s shirt before.


    "Xiao Yan, thank you so much."


    "If it weren��t for you, Aunt really would��ve been in danger this time."


    "I really shouldn��t have treated you the way I did back then."


    Li Zhiyan smiled and replied, "Aunt Zhao, you didn��t know the situation at the time, so you can��t really be blamed."


    Li Zhiyan remembered clearly how Zhao Shumin once scratched up the aunt next door so badly that she bled.


    But that incident truly wasn��t Zhao Aunt��s fault��the other aunt��s character was indeed questionable.


    Regardless, Li Zhiyan knew deep down that Zhao Shumin was, at her core, an inherently kind person.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, let��s head home now."


    As they walked, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but replay the scene of Li Zhiyan saving her in her mind.


    Over the years, Zhao Shumin had always been treated as insignificant at home. When her parents found out she was a girl, they had even tried more than once to terminate her.


    From childhood to adulthood, she grew up surrounded by disdain and humiliation.


    Her marriage didn��t make things better��she became a victim of domestic violence. Later, her husband began an affair with an unattractive mistress and eventually divorced her.


    Afterward, she raised Shang Shunsheng all by herself.


    Because she was very attractive and well-endowed, many people tried to harass her.


    Many wanted to take advantage of her��as a widow, if she weren��t a shrew, she��d have long been completely crushed. Over time, Zhao Shumin developed her thoroughly combative shrew personality.


    But none of this changed the essential kindness at the core of her character.


    "Aunt Zhao, you know, you��re quite gentle when you��re calm."


    Li Zhiyan looked at the now serene Zhao Shumin walking beside him and smiled as he spoke.


    The difference between the current Zhao Shumin and the woman who had straddled him and torn up his T-shirt was truly striking.


    "I wasn��t always like this, really��it��s just because I��ve been bullied too much."


    "In the future, Aunt will never treat you in that way again, Xiao Yan. You��re such a good kid."


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin thought about Li Zhiyan��s habit of "taking other people��s things."


    Unaware that she had misunderstood Li Zhiyan, she believed his habit would eventually land him in jail.


    After all, stealing other people��s stockings and high heels was definitely dangerous��it would surely lead to legal consequences.


    "Mmm, Aunt, I believe you��re really a gentle woman underneath it all."


    Back at the apartment, after parting ways, Li Zhiyan returned to his room intending to sleep. As he glanced at the carton of milk he had previously been drinking, he noticed it had somehow ended up in the drawer.


    Feeling too tired to think further, Li Zhiyan simply decided to rest first. After all, as a working man, he had to return to the grind at work tomorrow��it wasn��t as though he had much time to waste.


    Just as he was lying down, a knock sounded at his door.


    "Xiao Yan, open the door."


    Recognizing Zhao Shumin��s voice, Li Zhiyan walked over to open the door.


    By now, Zhao Shumin had changed into an old black nightdress. Her hair was damp��clearly, she had just taken a shower.


    The scent of her body wash drifted over, causing Li Zhiyan to feel slightly warm.


    Zhao Aunt appeared entirely relaxed, in the state of absolute calm one has before going to bed.


    "Aunt Zhao..."


    "What��s up? Is something wrong?"


    Li Zhiyan swallowed nervously, feeling as though he were in a dream.


    Could it be... the kind of scene from those little stories he liked to read was going to happen?


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt wanted to talk to you about that habit you have of taking other people��s clothes."


    At that moment, a sound came from the neighboring wall.


    Embarrassment brought a slight flush to Zhao Shumin��s face.


    "Aunt understands that young people often have endless energy every day." S��arch* The N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "So, if you have certain thoughts, it��s actually quite normal."


    "But there are some things you absolutely mustn��t do, Xiao Yan."


    She brought out from behind herself a piece of clothing.


    In a hushed tone, Zhao Shumin said, "Xiao Yan, this is Aunt��s T-shirt."


    "If you like clothes, Aunt can give this one to you."


    "But you absolutely mustn��t go out and steal other people��s clothes anymore."


    "If you get caught, you could really end up in jail."


    "If you ever have a certain... fantasy..."


    "Well, as long as Aunt can help you, I wouldn��t mind, Xiao Yan."

 Chapter 42 - 042 Leak, Embarrassing Accident

    Chapter 42: 042 Leak, Embarrassing AccidentLi Zhiyan found himself in an awkward situation. He realized that the image Zhao Shumin had of him in her mind was something he could never change.


    When he wanted to speak, Zhao Shumin had already left his room.


    The noise from the room next door was a bit loud, but Li Zhiyan knew it was just a matter of time before it quieted down.


    Indeed, just as he had expected.


    Picking up the clothes Zhao Shumin had given him, he saw it was a soft-fabric T-shirt.


    "What exactly is Aunt Zhao thinking about?"


    Soon, Li Zhiyan fell asleep.


    ...


    Li Zhiyan fell asleep quickly, but Zhao Shumin was completely different.


    Lying in her room, she tossed and turned under the breeze of the fan.


    The saying "Thirty like a wolf, forty like a tiger" was never wrong.


    From the sensation of their earlier embrace, Zhao Shumin could clearly feel it.


    Li Zhiyan obviously saw her as a woman.


    If she could use this method to help Li Zhiyan, to ensure he no longer went out stealing...


    Then it would be an act of immense merit and virtue.


    "Take a break."


    ...


    The next morning, after waking up, Li Zhiyan groggily went to freshen up.


    And Zhao Shumin seized the chance to bring breakfast into his room.


    She conveniently picked up her clothes to have a look.


    "Why are they so clean..."


    "Could it be Xiao Yan doesn��t like my clothes?"


    "Does Xiao Yan think I��m not X enough?"


    Opening the drawer to check the marks inside, Zhao Shumin��s face flushed. This child.


    It seemed like he really didn��t like her clothes. Zhao Shumin also knew her usual outfits looked terribly outdated.


    Compared with the clothes worn by women in the city, hers lacked any trace of femininity.


    It��d be normal for him not to like them. What should she do?


    This child was walking down the wrong path, and she couldn��t just sit idly by.


    When Li Zhiyan entered the room and saw Zhao Shumin lost in thought, he couldn��t help but ask, "Aunt Zhao, what��s wrong?"


    Feeling a little guilty, Zhao Shumin replied, "Nothing, Xiao Yan, come eat breakfast quickly."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t think much about it either. Smelling the aroma of Zhao Shumin��s homemade dishes, he indeed felt hungry.


    ...


    After breakfast, on his way to the company.


    Li Zhiyan received a call from Lai Feifei.


    This was the first time in days that Aunt Lai had taken the initiative to contact him.


    "Aunt Lai."


    "Li Zhiyan."


    From the tone of her voice, Li Zhiyan could immediately tell that Lai Feifei hadn��t been drinking. When she wasn��t drunk, Lai Feifei was clearly in a very normal state.


    Sitting at home eating breakfast, Lai Feifei��s face reddened. Her previous teasing of Li Zhiyan had been because she saw him as just a kid.


    But after mistakenly thinking she had cancer and acting the way she did...


    In hindsight, Lai Feifei still found it unbelievable. It looked like she really couldn��t afford to drink much in the future.


    "Someone in the company is bullying you, huh? Assigning you cleaning duties."


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t surprised that Lai Feifei knew about this. After all, he was well aware of Aunt Lai��s connections.


    She was undeniably influential; otherwise, she wouldn��t have been able to easily arrange for him to work at Changlong Group, a publicly listed corporation.


    "Yes, Aunt Lai."


    "You absolutely must not do such tasks."


    "Aunt can guarantee you won��t be fired."


    "I��ll find someone to take care of things, so you won��t have to do such work."


    "You just focus on your job. Leave everything else to Aunt Lai."


    Listening to Lai Feifei��s confident words, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a sense of security. Aunt Lai was always so reliable.


    Even when she was drunk, she treated him well.


    Now, his relationship with Aunt Lai had developed further.


    And ever since catching a glimpse of Aunt Lai��s black stockings...


    Li Zhiyan felt there was a subtle change in their relationship.


    At the company.


    Li Zhiyan noticed that everyone was looking at him strangely. Some colleagues who were usually close were now deliberately keeping their distance.


    When the company��s president points someone out for trouble, who would dare get close?


    But Li Zhiyan didn��t care. After clocking in, he tidied up and left the company.


    After all, Aunt Lai had his back!


    Redeeming some scratch tickets and receiving today��s income afterward.


    Li Zhiyan muttered, "That damned foreign hag really has no boundaries, targeting me just for her son."


    "And here I thought she was a company president. This is blatant workplace bullying."


    "Luckily, there��s Aunt Lai."


    Li Zhiyan imagined if he were just an ordinary person, without any special assets or Aunt Lai��s protection.


    The amount of bullying he��d face at the company��it was a bitter reality of workplace harassment.


    Next, Li Zhiyan finalized some business matters and spent the afternoon at the Vehicle Administration Office taking his driving theory test.


    While lining up in the hall, Li Zhiyan spotted He Yanrong, dressed in a qipao.


    Thinking back to discovering that Liu Jinxin had orchestrated the cleaning duty for him, and looking at this elegant, sensual mature woman...


    Li Zhiyan recalled Liu Haizhu��s words as a close-combat mage!


    And the image of Tian Wenjing being scolded.


    Sooner or later, he��d make those remarks a reality��his best revenge against that damned cross-dressing pervert!


    "Aunt Rong."


    Li Zhiyan stepped forward, pretending to be surprised, and greeted He Yanrong. She was visibly shocked to encounter Li Zhiyan here.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "What are you doing here?"


    "Even with my sunglasses on, you recognized me?"


    He Yanrong couldn��t hide her surprise.


    Since meeting Li Zhiyan last time, she had developed a soft spot for the young man fluent in German. sea??h th�� novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Especially knowing that he was her son��s classmate��it made her like him even more.


    She hadn��t expected to bump into him again here.


    "Yes, Aunt Rong."


    "You��re so beautiful. Your aura and figure are outstanding��I recognized you right away."


    "Especially your qipao and black stockings��they��re unmistakable."


    "I didn��t expect to meet you here either!"


    "Aunt Lai told me I didn��t have a driver��s license and urged me to get one. I figured why not, so I signed up."


    "Really, which driving school are you attending?"


    He Yanrong took off her sunglasses, revealing her heavily made-up face to Li Zhiyan. Seeing her face, Li Zhiyan felt his hormones completely out of control��like he couldn��t restrain himself.


    "Aunt Rong, I��m at Minsheng Driving School."


    "Really!"


    "I��m also at Minsheng Driving School!"


    He Yanrong felt she truly had a special connection with Li Zhiyan.


    At that moment, she suddenly felt an itch in her chest��not due to anything else...


    It was simply because she was still breastfeeding.


    If she��d been at work, it��d be easier to handle, but now she was about to take her test!


    What to do...


    She started feeling anxious inside.

 Chapter 43: Fox Seductress!

    Chapter 43: Fox Seductress!Regarding He Yanrong��s peculiar expression, Li Zhiyan understood perfectly well.


    The breastfeeding period often caused such unexpected incidents.


    However, he didn��t expose it.


    After the examinees placed their ID cards and other personal belongings under surveillance, under the supervision of the vehicle management office staff,


    the two of them lined up in front of the exam venue.


    Li Zhiyan and He Yanrong stood in line together, but at that moment, He Yanrong appeared a bit uneasy.


    This made Li Zhiyan acutely aware of He Yanrong��s embarrassment.


    He kept thinking about it even after sitting down for the exam.


    In his mind, he couldn��t stop picturing He Yanrong��s flirtatious and charming face.


    Every time he saw He Yanrong��s face, Li Zhiyan felt as if he had taken some sort of drug.


    "Focus on the exam..."


    Reciting this silently to himself, Li Zhiyan began answering the questions for Subject 1.


    For an average person, preparation for this kind of test would involve practicing questions for at least a few weeks, but for Li Zhiyan, the difficulty level was as low as it could possibly get.


    He could instantly pull up every single question from his memory without effort.


    ...


    By this point, He Yanrong was feeling increasingly uncomfortable.


    The sensation from her body was awkward and abnormal, an accidental leakage beyond her control.


    At this moment, a thought crossed her mind: She needed to wean her daughter off breastfeeding. She had been too indulgent and permissive with her for far too long.


    Her lifestyle had truly become inconvenient at times.


    Forcing herself to dismiss such thoughts, He Yanrong focused intently on answering her questions. She had been working on practice tests diligently for a full month for Subject 1.


    No matter what, she had to pass this time.


    Before long, Li Zhiyan casually completed the exam and scored 100 points, leaving the test area.


    He waited quietly outside for He Yanrong to come out.


    Soon, he spotted a man with a troubled expression preparing for a retake, which piqued his curiosity. He wondered how anyone could fail such a simple test as Subject 1.


    About ten minutes later, He Yanrong emerged.


    By now, the front of her T-shirt was covered in visible splotches of moisture, the color distinctly darker in those areas.


    Embarrassed to the point of wishing she could disappear into the ground, He Yanrong dreaded having to return to the hall later to pick up her bag. It was mortifying.


    Ahead, a few people in line raised their heads, about to notice her predicament.


    Just as He Yanrong was drowning in embarrassment, Li Zhiyan stepped forward and wrapped her in his arms.


    "Aunt Rong, let��s go over there."


    Li Zhiyan pulled He Yanrong toward the stairwell corner. At that moment, he completely lost control of his instincts.


    Every time he saw this seductive, enchanting woman, his hormones seemed to spiral out of control.


    This alluring, provocative charm was something no other older woman could replicate.


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan also realized just how incredible Aunt Rong��s figure was��absolutely captivating!


    Quickly holding He Yanrong close as they walked to the stairwell corner,


    Li Zhiyan swiftly removed his T-shirt and handed it to her.


    "Aunt Rong, put this on for now."


    He Yanrong��s cheeks flushed slightly with embarrassment, but Li Zhiyan genuinely solved her immediate problem.


    "Hmm, thank you, Xiao Yan."


    Afterward, shirtless, Li Zhiyan accompanied He Yanrong to collect her belongings and ID card.


    Although there was some lingering awkwardness, after having endured poverty,


    Li Zhiyan believed that nothing could be more embarrassing than being poor.


    ...


    Outside the vehicle management office, Li Zhiyan��s T-shirt had noticeably absorbed He Yanrong��s scent.


    He could distinctly smell the aroma coming from her body.


    Feeling a little hungry, Li Zhiyan suddenly recalled Aunt Dragon Fruit��s peculiar saying: "Eat from the aunt, and you��ll be her child!"


    He jokingly thought to himself how much he wished he were Aunt Rong��s child. After all, wasn��t he just a 200-something-month-old baby himself?


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt isn��t quite free today. Let��s add each other on WeChat."


    "I��ll have to head back now." sea??h th�� N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Last time, we didn��t exchange WeChat. In the future, we can chat when there��s nothing going on."


    Originally, He Yanrong thought she wouldn��t interact much with Li Zhiyan.


    But unexpectedly, they ended up at the same driving school, and with what happened today, Li Zhiyan had helped her out of a mortifying situation.


    Unknowingly, her opinion of him improved significantly.


    Back when Li Zhiyan had casually conversed in German with Mia,


    He Yanrong had already quietly admired her son��s classmate.


    Who could have predicted their paths would cross so often, even during a test like this?


    "Alright..."


    After exchanging WeChat contacts, He Yanrong returned Li Zhiyan��s T-shirt.


    She got into an Audi A6 waiting for her outside��a car that clearly had some years on it.


    Li Zhiyan caught a glimpse of the driver, a woman in her fifties. With just one look, he could tell that she was probably a technician of some sort.


    Her demeanor made it obvious��her profession was written all over her.


    "At least I��ve added Aunt Rong on WeChat now."


    That afternoon, Li Zhiyan spent time in an internet caf�� playing games and killing time, waiting for evening updates on intelligence.


    However, the faint milky scent lingering on his T-shirt kept him distracted.


    His thoughts repeatedly returned to holding He Yanrong in his arms, and the sight of her heavily made-up, alluring face.


    For people with poor bone structure, heavy makeup could look ghastly, resembling a monster.


    But on He Yanrong, the makeup seemed to ignite his hormones, entirely beyond his control. His thoughts were consumed by her seductive face.


    ...


    Back in the old A6, Liu Li glanced at the flustered state of He Yanrong in the passenger seat.


    She teased, "Why so disheveled?"


    "Don��t tell me you were feeding that kid?"


    "What nonsense are you saying?"


    Already struggling with embarrassment, He Yanrong��s face turned even redder.


    "Xiao He, you��re way too soft on your daughter. She��s nearly an adult, and you still haven��t weaned her."


    "But you seem unusually close to that boy. Let me give you some advice as a friend."


    "In our line of work, you can��t afford to develop feelings for a man, or you��ll end up miserably deceived."


    "Especially with those broke college students."


    Blushes continued spreading across He Yanrong��s enchanting features, but she didn��t say anything in response.


    ...


    After work that evening, Li Zhiyan returned home and decided to brush up on German history.


    The German clients for Shen Hongmei��s company had a fondness for German history.


    If he could casually join the conversations and assist Aunt Shen, Li Zhiyan was more than happy to help.


    But after studying until ten o��clock, Li Zhiyan found himself utterly incapable of focusing anymore.


    The scent clinging to his T-shirt was so natural and unadulterated.


    It left him restless and distracted. This was the kind of all-natural fragrance money couldn��t buy!


    "Time to relax."


    Li Zhiyan lay down and scrolled through He Yanrong��s WeChat moments, but they were limited to the past six months, and she hadn��t posted anything new in that time.


    Her profile picture, though, was a photo of herself. Clicking on it, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but sigh inwardly.


    "How did Liu Jinxin��s mom turn out so stunning and alluring? She��s the perfect example of a femme fatale, a vixen!"


    Just as he prepared to unwind,


    the door opened, and Zhao Shumin walked in carrying two slices of watermelon, clearly intending to share them with Li Zhiyan.


    But upon entering, her expression froze, and the watermelon in her hands fell to the floor.

 Chapter 44 - 044 The news of the 100,000 RMB reward is here!

    Chapter 44: 044 The news of the 100,000 RMB reward is here!"Aunt Zhao..."


    Zhao Shumin closed the door and exited the room.


    After returning to her own room, she turned on the fan.


    But it still couldn��t cool her down; her heart was still deeply shaken.


    Zhao Shumin tried to force herself to sleep, but the scorching summer air seemed to be full of flames, making it difficult for her to fall asleep.


    ...


    Li Zhiyan��s mind was also unsettled.


    "How awkward."


    After being interrupted by Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan started learning about German history online; in the following days, the conversations between Zhao Shumin and Li Zhiyan noticeably decreased.


    Yet she still made breakfast for Li Zhiyan every day, and if she came back early enough, she would also help make his dinner.


    This made Li Zhiyan��s affection for this seemingly shrewish, yet kind-hearted Aunt F grow continuously.


    Over these past few days, some more information on scratch tickets was updated.


    Li Zhiyan watched as his WeChat balance successfully surpassed twenty thousand yuan!


    By 11 PM, Li Zhiyan was incredibly excited.


    "Let��s look at German history again."


    Not only had Li Zhiyan read through all the materials on German history during these days, but he also consulted many analyses. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now, he had become a true expert on German history.


    At the same time, he felt remorse in his heart.


    Sorry, Aunt Rong, you��re just too...


    At midnight, new information was updated right on time.


    And the first piece of information this time made Li Zhiyan��s heart race!


    "Go to the Lottery Store and buy these two stacks of scratch tickets to earn an after-tax income of a hundred thousand yuan."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t contain his excitement; the ten thousand reward from the system��s information finally arrived!


    "If a single scratch ticket win exceeds ten thousand yuan..."


    "The portion exceeding ten thousand yuan is subject to a twenty percent tax on occasional income."


    Because he often crammed knowledge online.


    So now, Li Zhiyan was fairly versatile, and he still remembered such information.


    "Today is Zhao Shumin��s birthday."


    "But only she remembers it."


    "After her mother passed away when she was ten, she hadn��t celebrated her birthday."


    Li Zhiyan was taken aback; he didn��t realize Zhao Shumin was so unfortunate.


    At this point, he seemed to understand...


    Why Zhao Shumin was so shrewish, maybe it had something to do with her life experiences.


    Today, let��s prepare a birthday gift for Aunt Zhao.


    Li Zhiyan thought to himself.


    "In the afternoon, Liu Jinxin and Liu Yichen plan to force you to clean."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t take it seriously. At present, he was confident, not easily intimidated, knowing that Aunt Dragon Fruit had his back so he had nothing to worry about.


    Although he wasn��t sure how powerful Lai Feifei��s connections really were, Li Zhiyan could sense that Aunt Lai��s network was much scarier than he had imagined.


    Whenever he thought of this, Li Zhiyan would often have thoughts of Feifei in his mind.


    "Because Lai Tianming called and harassed Lai Feifei to borrow money again, Lai Feifei would go to Dream Bar in half an hour and drink too much due to her frustration."


    "She would be hit on by a stranger."


    "After rejecting the advance, Lai Feifei cursed at him, causing the other party to risk making a move to hit her."


    After seeing this message, Li Zhiyan instantly woke up; didn��t this mean Aunt Lai was in danger?


    "New mission released."


    "Please rescue Lai Feifei."


    "Mission reward, ability [massage master]."


    [Massage master, your massage techniques can make people feel extraordinarily comfortable.]


    This reward was somewhat lackluster, but regardless, Li Zhiyan would go rescue Aunt Lai, it was also an extra reward!


    Quickly getting dressed, he left for the door and rented a Qingju bike to set off.


    ...


    Dream Bar was quite far from where Li Zhiyan lived.


    When he arrived, the timing was just right, and after entering Dream Bar.


    Li Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief.


    The music inside was extremely noisy, with a nerve-wracking DJ mixed with a lot of unpleasant odors, and Li Zhiyan really disliked the place.


    And a lot of spirited guys and girls inside made Li Zhiyan even more vigilant.


    Soon, he saw Lai Feifei there drinking away her sorrows, and there seemed to be a few too many bottles in front of her today.


    Although she drank quite a bit, Lai Feifei��s mind was still relatively clear; she��s always been like this, getting drunk with just one glass, and the alcohol hits her especially fast.


    But drinking ten glasses didn��t really make much difference to her.


    "Hey beautiful, let��s add each other on WeChat."


    "I��m especially good in bed, my ex-girlfriends all had the time of their lives."


    A guy with earrings and heavy makeup sat opposite Lai Feifei, wanting to exchange contact info.


    Lai Feifei glanced at him without saying anything, which made the guy even more confident.


    It seemed like this mature woman was interested.


    "Miss, my rented apartment��s just around here."


    "Let��s go home first, I guarantee an experience your husband definitely can��t give you."


    "Want to give it a feel?"


    If Shen Hongmei were here, she would certainly have quipped, "Get lost, I��m your mother!"


    But Lai Feifei��s personality wasn��t as fiery as Shen Hongmei��s.


    "Kid, stop embarrassing yourself; use those dirty words on little girls."


    "Stay away from me."


    Lai Feifei��s refusal didn��t make the guy back off, he actually thought there was a chance.


    "Miss, I can tell you don��t have a boyfriend, you must be married and having a lackluster married life."


    "Miss, middle-aged men are all the same, not very capable."


    "They can never satisfy you."


    "Do you know what an iron waist is?"


    "Come home with me, I��ll show you."


    "I guarantee you��ll be in ecstasy."


    The continuous crude remarks from the guy made Lai Feifei unable to bear it anymore.


    She mimicked Shen Hongmei and cursed, "Get lost! I��m your mother!"


    But she lacked Shen Hongmei��s domineering charm, and shouting it didn��t seem quite as convincing.


    Even though her voice was loud, no one paid attention to their booth because it was so noisy inside the bar, and everything was happening.


    Some were even doing things on the spot...


    "Miss, even if you��re my mom, I don��t mind."


    "As long as you come home with me, you��re my real mom."


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan sat down in front of Lai Feifei.


    "Get lost quickly, or I��ll call the police!"


    Li Zhiyan clenched his fists; his body had undergone some changes, and he felt his reactions had become much faster recently.


    If he were to face off with Shang Shunsheng and his mother again, he��d definitely crush them, easily tearing Zhao Shumin apart.


    "Xiao Yan darling."


    After seeing Li Zhiyan coming over, the tension in Lai Feifei��s heart completely relaxed, with Li Zhiyan around, she wasn��t afraid of any safety issues.


    "Who are you, buddy!"


    Lai Feifei gently embraced Li Zhiyan��s neck.


    "This is my dear."


    "My eldest nephew!"


    "My husband!"


    "My Xiao Yan darling."


    "My little Zaizai!"


    Saying this, the already tipsy and disorderly Lai Feifei kissed Li Zhiyan right on the lips.


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan��s mind also went blank.


    Just how much did Aunt Lai drink, and now she��s forcibly kissing him!

 Chapter 45 - 045, of course you are my Zaizai!

    Chapter 45: 045, of course you are my Zaizai!Li Zhiyan really didn��t expect it��Lai Feifei actually kissed him fiercely again.


    Last time, Lai Feifei thought she was dying, and did something like this.


    But today...


    Could it be that Aunt Lai is addicted to kissing? S��arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, after learning that Lai Feifei had been harassed by Lai Tianming for money...


    He felt that Lai Feifei might really be drunk out of her mind today!


    After kissing Li Zhiyan...


    At this moment, Lai Feifei became a bit more sober.


    She��s always been the type to get drunk no matter how much she drinks, but never fully blackout��just the kind of hazy drunkard.


    The blonde across from them didn��t believe for a second that the two of them knew each other.


    He merely thought Li Zhiyan had come to steal the "mature beauty" he had set his sights on.


    Such a stunning "mature beauty" was his target without a doubt.


    He didn��t expect a wildcard to suddenly appear and disrupt his plans��this kid, it was clear he was here to take away his woman. How could he tolerate that?


    Before long, he saw this woman, who had sent his blood racing, kiss Li Zhiyan.


    In an instant, rage and humiliation consumed him.


    "What the hell are you doing, you filthy slut!"


    "I go to you, and you refuse, but now you��re grabbing just anyone to kiss?!"


    He was the kind of thug who had dropped out in middle school��cut from the roughest cloth, and with no sense of decorum, combined with being drunk, the scene before him fueled his anger to a boiling point.


    After kissing Li Zhiyan once, Lai Feifei kissed his cheek again.


    She then buried her head against his chest, rubbing softly.


    In a woozy mutter, she murmured, "Zaizai..."


    "Aunt Lai likes you best."


    Li Zhiyan clenched his fists tightly, sizing up the hooligan across from him and snapping, "Get your GDM��s filthy mouth cleaned up while you talk to me!"


    To be fair, Li Zhiyan��s personality has always been mild��thanks to the strict traditional upbringing of his Chinese parents.


    He��s always been polite, humble, and disciplined, holding firm disdain for gambling and drugs.


    But now, hearing this thug curse Aunt Lai, he couldn��t suppress his anger at all.


    The blonde thug wasn��t the type to take a defeat lying down. He swung a punch toward Li Zhiyan.


    Holding Lai Feifei in his arms, Li Zhiyan instinctively punched back at the thug��s wrist.


    Nowadays, he��s much quicker in reacting compared to before.


    His punch landed accurately on the thug��s wrist.


    Sharp pain surged��causing the blonde to gnash his teeth.


    Again, he threw another punch, but once more, his wrist was struck by Li Zhiyan!


    The sound of the impact rang out, and Lai Feifei sobered up a little upon hearing it.


    "Xiao Yan, watch out!"


    The thug was now thoroughly enraged.


    Rising to his feet, he charged at Li Zhiyan, but Li Zhiyan wasn��t about to dodge. He rushed forward himself and aimed a swift kick directly at the thug��s stomach.


    The thug clutched his stomach and collapsed to the ground.


    His heart was filled with dissatisfaction.


    Still trying to fight, he charged at Li Zhiyan again, and soon, the commotion was drawing the attention of nearby onlookers.


    After getting beaten several more rounds...


    The thug finally admitted defeat. He turned and ran away, knowing full well that he��d been the aggressor here, and with cameras in the bar capturing everything, trying to frame Li Zhiyan would be useless��and even if the police got involved, he wouldn��t come out ahead.


    Once the thug fled, the gathered crowd slowly dispersed as well.


    "Aunt Lai, let��s leave here now��this place is filled with smoke everywhere!"


    Having sobered up more, Lai Feifei felt a lingering fear deep down. What if that thug had brought a knife? Besides, he might not hesitate to gather others to seek revenge.


    These jobless troublemakers are capable of anything.


    For now, leaving here seemed the safest option!


    After walking several streets away, Lai Feifei finally relaxed. Her cheeks were flushed red.


    She wasn��t sure whether it was from kissing Li Zhiyan earlier or from walking too fast.


    "Aunt Lai, how could you go to a chaotic place like a bar? There are all kinds of people there��a complete mess."


    Li Zhiyan��s voice carried evident worry and reproach.


    "If I hadn��t happened to pass by, who knows what that thug might have done."


    Lai Feifei held onto Li Zhiyan��s hand, a bit dazed.


    She truly hadn��t expected that at forty-plus years old, she would be scolded by a twenty-year-old.


    But today had really been too dangerous.


    "Zaizai, don��t blame Auntie."


    "Auntie was just annoyed by Lai Tianming��my mood was terrible, okay..."


    Looking at Lai Feifei shaking his arm, Li Zhiyan felt as though his heart was melting.


    A mature beauty pulling on his arm pleading for forgiveness in such a way...


    Li Zhiyan truly couldn��t help how much he liked it. When Aunt Lai drinks too much��she��s not only full of teasing words but also unbearably adorable!


    He thought Aunt Lai��s WeChat username shouldn��t be "No Cilantro Please."


    It should be changed to "Aunt Lai Can��t Wake Up."


    "Aunt Lai, anyway, don��t come to these kinds of places to drink anymore. If you want to drink, you can ask Aunt Shen or Aunt Rong to join you."


    "Or just drink at home instead."


    This drunkard drinks once a month, but every time she drinks, it lasts for thirty days straight.


    So asking her to quit drinking was impossible. Besides, deep down, Li Zhiyan always believed that if someone didn��t have at least one indulgent hobby in their lifetime...


    Then living would be no better than being a walking corpse. Aunt Lai��s drinking made her happy, and that��s okay.


    She just couldn��t drink in such dangerous places.


    "Got it, Zaizai."


    "Aunt Lai will change."


    Li Zhiyan: "Aunt Lai, why are you calling me Zaizai again?"


    In the past, when Lai Feifei got drunk, she��d always call him Xiao Yan-baby. Though it made him feel awkward...


    He could tolerate it back then.


    But now this crazy woman was directly calling him Zaizai.


    "Last time, Auntie fed you��of course you��re Auntie��s Zaizai!"


    "Come, let Auntie hold you."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei stepped forward and hugged Li Zhiyan.


    "Anyway, Xiao Yan, you��ll always be Auntie��s Zaizai!"


    Saying this, Lai Feifei softly patted Li Zhiyan��s face. The maternal warmth in her gaze made Li Zhiyan feel awkward.


    He couldn��t help but think Aunt Lai really had begun seeing him as her son.


    Following that, Lai Feifei looked at him with drunkenly tender eyes and murmured warmly, "Zaizai, sweet Zaizai, call me Mommy."


    "Mommy��s Maybach is yours as a gift."

 Chapter 46 - 046 Lai’s Octopus Embrace!

    Chapter 46: 046 Lai��s Octopus Embrace!Hearing Lai Feifei insist on being called "mom" made Li Zhiyan wonder just how much this woman had drunk.


    "Aunt Lai, let me take you home."


    "Hmph, Xiao Yan-bao, I treat you like my Zaizai."


    "And yet you��re unwilling to call me mom."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei swayed unsteadily and almost toppled over. Fortunately, Li Zhiyan moved quickly, catching her in time. His reflexes were sharp now.


    There was no way Lai Feifei would actually fall with him around.


    Even after being held by him, she still swayed slightly. Her flushed cheeks made her look alluring, with just a hint of adorable charm.


    After everything earlier, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but view this feisty yet glamorous "Shanghai Aunt" through rose-tinted glasses. No matter what she did, he found her a little endearing.


    "Zaizai."


    "Did you remember the things I taught you last time?"


    "Do you still recall how to use your tongue?"


    "When you date someone, don��t bring shame to Auntie, okay?"


    Li Zhiyan was convinced she had way too much to drink.


    "Aunt Lai, let��s just get you home first."


    "Alright, Zaizai, carry Auntie."


    With that, Lai Feifei jumped into his arms. Clad in her short black skirt and stockings, she latched onto him like an octopus.


    Li Zhiyan quickly secured her legs to prevent her from falling.


    Tonight, Lai Feifei clearly had too much. As she clung to his neck, she kept murmuring "Zaizai."


    Faced with this drunken troublemaker, Li Zhiyan could only sigh helplessly.


    There was no dealing with Aunt Lai at times like these.


    After hailing a taxi, he maneuvered her awkwardly into the car while still carrying her in the same bizarre position.


    The taxi driver didn��t bat an eye.


    Nowadays, he saw plenty of this��people picking up drunk women outside bars and taking them to hotels.


    Some didn��t even bother with hotels and just found a spot on the street.


    But it was clear these two knew each other.


    "Zaizai, move your legs..."


    "Move them, I said."


    "Zaizai, you��re so disobedient..."


    Tonight, Lai Feifei was definitely drunker than usual.


    All the way home, she kept shifting against Li Zhiyan, trying to make him give her some space.


    But there wasn��t much he could do��the cramped taxi didn��t leave much room to maneuver.


    When they finally arrived at Lai Feifei��s villa, Li Zhiyan let out a sigh of relief.


    "18.8 yuan," the taxi driver said.


    After scanning the QR code displayed on the backseat, Li Zhiyan carried the clinging Lai Feifei to the villa��s doorstep.


    "Aunt Lai, unlock the door!"


    Calling her awake, Lai Feifei finally stood at the door and obediently scanned her fingerprint to unlock it.


    "Aunt Lai, let me help you upstairs."


    "Zaizai, you��re so unfilial..."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "I want you to carry me upstairs."


    Saying this, Lai Feifei once again leaped onto Li Zhiyan, wrapping herself around him tightly as before. She seemed to thoroughly enjoy this arrangement.


    After closing the door, Li Zhiyan carried her upstairs.


    Though he had a soft and fragrant beauty in his arms, he wasn��t in any mood to enjoy it.


    The oppressive heat of summer made even standing outside feel unbearable, let alone carrying a full-grown woman clinging to him like a living heater.


    "Zaizai, you��re so good... so filial..."


    As she patted his back and fully settled down knowing she was home, Lai Feifei finally relaxed completely. sea??h th�� ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When it came to getting Lai Feifei to her room, Li Zhiyan had plenty of experience!


    In the past, this task had mostly fallen to Aunt Shen.


    It was more stable than any government job because this drunkard would never stop drinking.


    Once in the room and with the air conditioning turned on, the cool breeze was a welcome relief for Li Zhiyan.


    But the space between him and Lai Feifei remained a sauna-like hellscape, leaving him horribly uncomfortable.


    Still... Aunt Lai smelled so good...


    After shutting the door and placing Lai Feifei down on her bed, Li Zhiyan tried to rouse her.


    "Aunt Lai, we��re here."


    He hoped she would let go of him.


    It wasn��t just the weight; the stifling summer heat made holding her feel unbearable. She was like a small, fiery furnace.


    But Lai Feifei refused to release him.


    That left him face-down on top of her.


    "Aunt Lai, we��re home,"


    "You can let go now."


    Li Zhiyan gently said, glancing at her captivating mature beauty and the enticing curve visible from his angle.


    He couldn��t help but gulp.


    Ever since he realized his preferences leaned towards older women, Li Zhiyan found himself helplessly drawn to their allure.


    Of course, the one who left him utterly spellbound was He Yanrong.


    Her sultry, heavy makeup coupled with faint wrinkles at the edges of her eyes gave her an irresistible charm that made even her photos intoxicating.


    "Zaizai, don��t go."


    "Aunt��s scared. Stay with me tonight."


    With that, Lai Feifei��s warm breath brushed against Li Zhiyan��s neck.


    She clung tightly, refusing to let him leave.


    Li Zhiyan could tell Lai Feifei had had way too much tonight. Not surprising, considering her life.


    Anyone with a brother like hers would feel immensely stressed.


    "Aunt Lai, it��s late. I have work tomorrow."


    "No, Zaizai."


    "Stay with Aunt, just this once..."


    She tightened her grip like she was afraid he��d run away.


    Li Zhiyan realized there was no escaping her drunken state and resigned himself.


    He gently removed her high heels and slipped his own sneakers under the bed as well.


    Since there was no way to resist this crazy woman��s demands, he decided to just go along with it.


    He lifted a strand of her hair to his nose. The unique fragrance sent a wave of intoxication through him.


    Aunt Lai smelled so divine everywhere.


    "Aunt Lai..."


    Staring at her fair, stunningly beautiful face, a bold thought entered his mind.


    Could he sneak a little kiss? Surely she wouldn��t notice!


    After all, it wouldn��t be the first time they��d kissed. A quick peck on the cheek wouldn��t mean much.


    This was just affection for Auntie��nothing more.


    Cradling her close, he leaned in and gave her a quick kiss.


    The moment his lips touched her cheek, his heart pounded furiously.


    Aunt Lai��s allure was utterly irresistible.


    "Zaizai..."


    "You��re naughty, stealing a kiss from Aunt."

 Chapter 47 - 047 Are you hungry? Go fry two dishes for your aunt!

    Chapter 47: 047 Are you hungry? Go fry two dishes for your aunt!Li Zhiyan��s heart was pounding.


    He had been caught sneaking a kiss on Aunt Lai!


    How embarrassing.


    His face grew hotter and hotter, but he still couldn��t bring himself to let go of Aunt Lai.


    Aunt Lai��s face was so fair, so fragrant. Sear?h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It made him utterly mesmerized.


    However, Lai Feifei clearly hadn��t sobered up yet.


    She held onto Li Zhiyan even tighter.


    "Zaizai."


    "You��ve already kissed your aunt."


    "Stay with aunt properly tonight."


    "Don��t go. Aunt gets scared at night."


    Li Zhiyan could feel that Lai Feifei genuinely seemed a bit scared, most likely because of what had happened today.


    "I won��t leave, Aunt Lai. I��ll take care of you tonight."


    Then, Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around Lai Feifei, who was clinging to him like an octopus.


    The room began to cool down slowly, but Li Zhiyan felt that he was the type of kid who liked warmth.


    "Good Zaizai..."


    "Aunt loves you so much."


    Saying that, Lai Feifei drifted off to sleep.


    But holding Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan found it hard to fall asleep.


    "Aunt Lai smells so good, and her figure is amazing."


    Gradually, fatigue swept over him, and Li Zhiyan also fell asleep.


    Though he had always been alert and wired.


    In the middle of the night, Lai Feifei got up to use the restroom while Li Zhiyan instinctively laid back down.


    Not long after, Lai Feifei came back and casually yanked off her T-shirt.


    She collapsed onto Li Zhiyan��s chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, and drifted off once more.


    ...


    The next day, Zhao Shumin, who was at home, finished making breakfast.


    She waited for Li Zhiyan to come out and wash up.


    But Li Zhiyan never came out��instead, that tattooed guy and his tattooed girlfriend came out.


    That left Zhao Shumin feeling a bit puzzled.


    Where was Xiao Yan?


    Carrying breakfast, she walked to Li Zhiyan��s bedroom door.


    "Xiao Yan, wake up, you��re going to be late."


    After what happened last night,


    Zhao Shumin felt a deep fondness for Li Zhiyan, treating him as her own younger relative to love and care for.


    She had made up her mind.


    No matter what, she��d help Li Zhiyan break his habit of "stealing things"!


    She couldn��t stand by and watch Xiao Yan go down the wrong path.


    After calling out to Li Zhiyan several times, Zhao Shumin decided to try opening the door.


    Upon seeing that Li Zhiyan wasn��t there,


    a flood of possibilities rushed through her mind.


    Could Xiao Yan have gone to one of those massage parlors?


    It wasn��t entirely out of the question��he was still young and impulsive.


    Or did Xiao Yan sneak out to steal someone��s clothes? That wouldn��t do at all.


    Deeply conflicted, Zhao Shumin��s thoughts began to spiral.


    She was genuinely worried about what Li Zhiyan might be doing.


    "Today��s my birthday. I��ll treat Xiao Yan to noodles tonight."


    Even though no one had celebrated Zhao Shumin��s birthday since she turned ten,


    she��d always remembered the date and put effort into learning how to love herself.


    Still, the thing weighing most on her heart was saving up money to buy a home for her son, Shang Shunsheng.


    ...


    When Lai Feifei woke up, she heard the sound of a heartbeat.


    Her heart skipped a beat��had she been taken advantage of?!


    Before panic could spread, Lai Feifei remembered the events from the previous night.


    She had felt restless about Lai Tianming��s situation,


    so she went out drinking.


    Later, someone had tried to chat her up��a vulgar guy��and Xiao Yan had fought him off to save her.


    It was Li Zhiyan! Thankfully, it was Li Zhiyan.


    Opening her eyes, she saw that she was in her familiar bedroom.


    That gave her an enormous sense of relief.


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t the type to take advantage of someone in their weakest moment��she trusted his character deeply. She knew how beautiful she was, how enviable her figure.


    Lai Feifei was acutely aware that Li Zhiyan was brought up in a proper traditional Chinese household. He knew self-restraint.


    He had always been exceptionally respectful of her as an older woman.


    After checking her skirt and stockings, Lai Feifei confirmed that she hadn��t been touched.


    This lifted the final burden from her heart��if Li Zhiyan had crossed the line, their camaraderie would have ended then and there.


    Li Zhiyan was the only young man in their Shanghai Aunt circle, and she genuinely liked him, cared for him like a younger relative.


    But this was all predicated on him being a morally upright individual.


    When she looked down, sure enough, Li Zhiyan was still asleep, though his eyes opened shortly afterward.


    This made Lai Feifei instinctively want to retreat, but she couldn��t��she was stuck.


    "Aunt Lai..."


    Once the two of them were fully awake, Li Zhiyan felt a little awkward inside.


    "Xiao Yan, I dragged you to stay overnight here last night."


    Lai Feifei had returned to her somewhat aloof demeanor.


    Though her aloofness didn��t reach the same level as Shen Hongmei.


    "Yeah, Aunt Lai, you held onto me and wouldn��t let me leave."


    After getting up, Lai Feifei quietly put on her T-shirt.


    "Xiao Yan, you can use the bathroom in the guest room to take a shower. Aunt will shower too."


    "There are fresh toothbrushes and toothpaste in the guest room."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but remember Lai Feifei calling him Zaizai and clinging to him last night.


    She was cuter than usual when drunk, though even now, she was still pretty cute.


    Li Zhiyan looked at Lai Feifei with a hint of affection as he left, though he left crouching slightly.


    Lai Feifei couldn��t shake a strange feeling.


    That boy��why was he looking at her as if she were a child?


    She was the one supposed to see him as a kid!


    "I really shouldn��t go drinking at bars anymore."


    Although Lai Feifei admitted that she wouldn��t have dared to sleep without Li Zhiyan there, it was still dangerous for a woman alone.


    She remembered how Li Zhiyan had looked after her last night.


    Her chest warmed with a fuzzy feeling.


    "Next time, I��ll drink at home, or with Hongmei and Yanrong."


    ...


    After Li Zhiyan showered, he felt completely refreshed.


    Heading downstairs to the living room, he saw Lai Feifei sitting on the sofa in a cool, crisp outfit.


    Her snow-white legs made Li Zhiyan��s heart itch.


    Then it suddenly hit him��it was 9:30 already!


    "Aunt Lai!"


    "I��m late!"


    Lai Feifei stretched lazily.


    "Don��t worry, Aunt called in a leave of absence for you."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Aunt Lai, if you were my mom, my school years would��ve been paradise."


    "Are you hungry?"


    Lai Feifei picked up an apron, preparing to morph into a chef.


    Li Zhiyan realized he was indeed starving.


    After all, it was already past breakfast time.


    This was a good moment to try Aunt Lai��s cooking for the first time.


    "I��m hungry."


    Li Zhiyan��s tone revealed his anticipation��he had never tasted Lai Feifei��s cooking before.


    "Do you know how to cook?"


    "Uh... I guess I sorta do..."


    Li Zhiyan thought about it��he had learned during his post-high school crash course at home when his parents trained him,


    so he could save money later. But he hadn��t cooked since moving to Shanghai.


    "Then go whip up a couple dishes for me."


    Saying that, Lai Feifei tossed the apron into Li Zhiyan��s hands.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."

 Chapter 48 - 048 New attribute reward received

    Chapter 48: 048 New attribute reward receivedLi Zhiyan felt that he was still too naive!


    He shouldn��t have any illusions about this wine lover, letting her cook was simply impossible.


    Her delicate fingers didn��t look like they��d ever cooked a meal.


    "Okay, Aunt Lai, do we have any food left at home?"


    "We should still have some, there should be in the fridge."


    Li Zhiyan put on an apron and went to the kitchen to check.


    There were still some celery and pork in the fridge.


    Also, there was a geoduck and abalone, so he placed the geoduck and abalone together.


    Li Zhiyan decided to stir-fry them into a mishmash.


    When it came to cooking skills, he only knew a little bit, but if he really wanted to make something delicious, it was obviously a bit impossible.


    So he needed to give it his all to make a miracle happen!


    ...


    A little after ten, Li Zhiyan brought out the dishes and the steamed rice to the dining room.


    The system��s reward [massage master] had also been credited.


    However, Li Zhiyan didn��t pay much attention to this trait.


    "Aunt Lai, it��s time to eat!"


    Lai Feifei walked over lazily in slippers; without heels, her 160 cm petite figure looked dainty, but her curvy charms were truly eye-catching.


    One couldn��t help but feel captivated.


    "Li Zhiyan, you did a good job,"


    Lai Feifei praised after sitting down.


    Afterward, she took out a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet; Li Zhiyan thought Aunt Lai really couldn��t do without alcohol, but considering her health was good, with no issues from the last check-up on her metrics and organs.


    Drink if you want, my lovely Aunt Lai.


    "Aunt Lai, have a taste."


    Lai Feifei took a bite with her chopsticks and gave Li Zhiyan a thumbs up.


    "Well done, Xiao Yan."


    "If you ever don��t want to work anymore, come to Auntie��s house and cook for me, I��ll pay you a salary."


    For a moment, Li Zhiyan couldn��t tell if Aunt Lai was joking or if she really hadn��t had good pork before.


    However, if he could spend every day with Aunt Lai, just thinking about it made him happy.


    Li Zhiyan really enjoyed being with Lai Feifei, each time was so mesmerizing.


    After breakfast, Lai Feifei yawned.


    "Little Yan dear, Auntie is going to rest now."


    Li Zhiyan knew this was Lai Feifei getting tipsy again, so he also needed to leave soon.


    After all, the awkwardness from last night hadn��t faded.


    "Then Aunt Lai, I��m off to work."


    After Li Zhiyan left, Lai Feifei watched him leave from the window and felt a bit shy about what she did last night.


    She even got touchy-feely with him in the taxi.


    Finally, she dragged him to sleep with her; although nothing happened, but after all, men and women should be different.


    She just listened to his heartbeat and slept through the night.


    "Lai Feifei, what did you do..."


    "That time it was because I thought I was dying soon, but last night again..."


    Recalling the frightening moments with Li Zhiyan, her heart couldn��t help but flutter.


    "Never drinking again!"


    With that, Lai Feifei downed the red wine in her glass.


    Then she rummaged through the bedside table to find a nail clipper to trim her middle finger.


    ...


    That morning, Li Zhiyan, who didn��t plan to work, headed straight to the lottery store.


    Today, he was planning to make a cool hundred thousand profit!


    Li Zhiyan had once won two thousand yuan at this lottery store before, so the owner had quite a strong impression of him.


    "Young man, are you buying scratch tickets or the mega lottery?" sea??h th�� novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Of course, it��s the scratch tickets, I don��t trust the lottery."


    This scratch ticket thing Li Zhiyan had seen people winning before, but for the lottery, he��d only seen online claims, so he couldn��t trust it at all.


    "These stacks, I��ll take all of the scratch tickets."


    The owner cheerfully handed Li Zhiyan two stacks of scratch tickets��such fools were too rare, considering the return rate of scratch tickets was only about 50%.


    Last time, he just got lucky; does he really think he��s the gambling king!


    Maybe today he can pop out a few thousand Gold Coin for himself!


    Many gamblers start by winning money.


    After paying, and receiving the scratch tickets, Li Zhiyan started scratching away; while he was engaged in his scratching spree, he saw Xu Qianqian entering with a man.


    "Qianqian, buy it, I��ll pay."


    Li Zhiyan inwardly cursed the suck-up and continued scratching the tickets; now when it came to Xu Qianqian, he really had no interest in conversing further.


    How could Aunt Shen, such a wonderful mother, give birth to a shameless woman like Xu Qianqian?


    "Li Zhiyan?"


    Li Zhiyan didn��t plan to pay attention to Xu Qianqian, but Xu Qianqian really had her eyes on him.


    She hadn��t expected to run into Li Zhiyan here, so she flashed a somewhat disdainful smile.


    This broke loser obviously just loves to chase unrealistic dreams.


    Buying scratch tickets to make money?


    "Well, Zhang Halong, you��re much better than Li Zhiyan; back then, when I asked him to pay for a meal, not only did he refuse, but he even asked me to return the money he spent shopping with me before."


    "What a freak."


    Zhang Halong seemed to look down on Li Zhiyan��s actions, but Li Zhiyan couldn��t care less about these two.


    He continued scratching the tickets, soon, Xu Qianqian sat across with Zhang Halong and started scratching tickets too, her elbow occasionally touching her new darling "pet."


    Every touch gave Zhang Halong a feeling of enormous enjoyment.


    Even though Xu Qianqian had a boyfriend, Zhang Halong, through recent interactions with her,


    felt he had the potential to snatch Xu Qianqian away.


    If that happened, he wouldn��t have to feel so constrained at night; finding a girlfriend these days was hard, if he could bring Xu Qianqian home for the Spring Festival,


    how much face would he gain.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t expose him, nobody destined to end up badly is this clear.


    Xu Qianqian could live extravagantly, partly relying on online loans, and mainly on the generous John Does.


    After a while, Li Zhiyan scratched a ticket worth ten thousand.


    Based on the info, his total profit should be a hundred thousand, and for a single scratch ticket exceeding ten thousand, the excess would be taxed at twenty percent.


    Single ticket tax amounts to 18,000 yuan, which means the remaining tickets would yield Li Zhiyan an 18,000 profit.


    This ten thousand prize was well expected.


    He called the owner over.


    "Boss, won a ten thousand, please redeem it for me."


    The owner came over, picked up the ticket, his eyes widened, wondering if this kid was a god of scratch tickets? He just won 2,000 last time, and now he wins 10,000!


    "Young man, your luck is incredible!"


    "I��ll redeem it for you, smaller amounts I can pay out directly, but for over ten thousand, you��ll need to go to the lottery management center to claim it."


    "Let me film a TikTok first."


    Seeing Li Zhiyan hit a jackpot of ten thousand, Xu Qianqian couldn��t help but feel uncomfortable inside, her heart hoped most to see Li Zhiyan broke and miserable.


    It would be best if he lost his job, ended up homeless, and scurried back to his home county, only then could she feel satisfied.


    At the same time, jealousy surged uncontrollably.


    Xu Qianqian had been in debt with a hundred thousand from online loans; due to Shen Hongmei��s strict upbringing, she dared not tell her and was scrambling everywhere to find money.


    And Li Zhiyan won ten thousand!


    As Xu Qianqian��s discomfort brewed within,


    Li Zhiyan continued, "Boss, let��s post this too."


    "Won another five thousand."


    At this point, the owner wiped his eyes, feeling like he was dreaming.


    "It��s really five thousand!"

 Chapter 49: Deposited 120,000, one step closer to the main goal of 100 million in cash

    Chapter 49: Deposited 120,000, one step closer to the main goal of 100 million in cash"Kid, this is unbelievable!"


    "I��ve been running this Lottery Store for so many years, and I��ve never seen a stack of scratch tickets contain two grand prizes!"


    After recording his TikTok video, the owner cashed out both grand prizes for Li Zhiyan first.


    Xu Qianqian, who��s always unable to stand seeing Li Zhiyan succeed, quickened her pace, desperately hoping to scratch her way to the ten-thousand-yuan prize.


    If she could win ten thousand yuan, this month��s loan repayment would be almost settled.


    But after scratching through an entire stack, Xu Qianqian hadn��t managed to uncover anything worthwhile.


    "Boss, another stack!"


    Li Zhiyan quietly scratched the scratch tickets, setting aside all the winning ones together.


    All the way up to the very last ticket, he hadn��t hit the hundred-thousand-yuan grand prize.


    This made Li Zhiyan feel a bit uneasy��could it really be missing?


    But as he scratched the last ticket, the hundred-thousand-yuan figure appeared in his view.


    Li Zhiyan finally felt completely at ease! The shop owner, who had been watching him closely, also noticed this moment.


    "A hundred thousand! Kid, your luck is off the charts!"


    At this moment, across from him, Xu Qianqian had just finished scratching through her second stack only to come up empty again, and yet she heard Li Zhiyan had won a hundred thousand!


    Her face contorted with frustration.


    "Kid!"


    "I��m going to put up a banner for you!"


    "Let me record another TikTok video first."


    As the shop owner, he was absolutely delighted whenever a customer won big��it was basically live advertising. Each time someone hit a jackpot, it boosted business for a while.


    The sign at his storefront about a fifty-thousand-yuan scratch ticket win dated back two years ago; finally, he had fresh material for promotion!


    Under Xu Qianqian��s extremely pained gaze, Li Zhiyan left the Lottery Store.


    After Li Zhiyan left, Xu Qianqian was so angry she started shaking uncontrollably.


    In her heart, she looked down on Li Zhiyan the most, and she couldn��t bear to see him do well.


    "Qianqian, are you okay?"


    "Let me buy you another stack. Maybe we��ll hit a jackpot too."


    Ah Fei glanced at his WeChat balance and decided to buy his goddess another stack of scratch tickets to cheer her up.


    ...


    Redeeming at the lottery center went very smoothly too.


    At noon, in a Sha County Noodle Bar.


    Li Zhiyan ordered a plate of scallion oil noodles, a serving of steamed dumplings, and a bowl of spare rib soup.


    Looking at the balance on his WeChat account.


    He felt a deep sense of security and confidence in his heart.


    "Seems like a man really needs money."


    Li Zhiyan recalled a line from a TV show: A man without a woman is still a man.


    But a man without money is like a spineless creature, unable to stand tall for his entire life.


    Money��it��s truly the most important thing!


    "Twelve thousand yuan... Once I pass my driver��s test, I can consider buying a car."


    Though the main mission of one million yuan in cash and a villa was still far away, Li Zhiyan was already feeling excited about it!


    He was even starting to think about what gifts to bring his parents the next time he went home.


    What thrilled him the most, though.


    Was Xu Qianqian��s miserable expression as she watched him win.


    The look on the face of the person he disliked the most gave him a strange sense of mental satisfaction. Though his "golden finger" wasn��t immensely overpowered, Li Zhiyan was filled with confidence and anticipation for the future.


    ...


    Meanwhile, Zhao Shumin was sitting in a small eatery eating the cheapest lunch available.


    To save money for her son Shang Shunsheng��s marriage, she had been tirelessly working and living frugally.


    Whenever the company asked her to work overtime, she never complained, rushing over immediately.


    Today was Zhao Shumin��s birthday, and deep down she wanted to celebrate with her son and Liu Yan. Though she and Liu Yan were often at odds, she had always treated Liu Yan as part of the family in her heart.


    "Maybe I��ll call my son."


    "My son might at least buy me a cake."


    Zhao Shumin remembered how one of her colleagues celebrated her birthday a few days ago, her son gifting her a nineteen-inch cake.


    Along with a pair of high heels worth over two thousand yuan.


    Such extravagant gifts were beyond Zhao Shumin��s imagination.


    Even if Shang Shunsheng bought her something similar, she would have him send it back without hesitation.


    Yet deep down, she still longed for a birthday cake.


    After all, ever since her mother passed away when she was ten years old, no one had said "Happy Birthday" to her again.


    She dialed Shang Shunsheng��s number; at that moment, Shang Shunsheng sounded obviously annoyed.


    "What��s up?"


    "Son, what are you doing?"


    "Eating. What else would I be doing? Just say what you want."


    Something about Shang Shunsheng��s tone caused Zhao Shumin to feel an unavoidable pang of disappointment.


    From the time he was young, Shang Shunsheng was a rebellious child who had never treated her kindly. Now grown up, he was still the same.


    Especially after he found Liu Yan as a girlfriend.


    "Here��s the thing."


    "Today is mom��s birthday. Tonight, mom will come over and cook something tasty for you."


    As she spoke, a trace of hope flickered in Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    Surely her son and future daughter-in-law would at least prepare a cake��it was her birthday, after all.


    "You��re already how old, and still celebrating birthdays?"


    "Aren��t you embarrassed?"


    "Liu Yan and I are busy��don��t come over."


    "What birthday? Seriously."


    With that, Shang Shunsheng hung up.


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin fell into silence. She could hardly believe her own son would say such a thing.


    A few days ago, Shang Shunsheng had spent an entire month��s salary on a bracelet for Liu Yan��s birthday��she remembered clearly.


    But now, he was telling her not to bother with her own birthday.


    Staring at the disconnected call.


    Zhao Shumin��s heart ached deeply, crushed by an overwhelming sense of loss.


    So, her son truly didn��t care about her birthday at all?


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin��s entire being seemed utterly defeated. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    That afternoon, back at the company, the boss stepped into the office.


    "We��ll be working overtime until midnight tonight."


    "Get your act together. Everyone knows most companies are laying off workers nowadays, so count yourselves lucky to still have a job."


    His tone revealed that no overtime pay would be provided.


    Yet no one dared to utter even the slightest objection.


    After all, finding a job now was incredibly difficult.


    The boss shot a sleazy glance at Zhao Shumin��s chest before turning around and leaving the office.


    Seated, Zhao Shumin felt an intense urge to break into tears.


    Her birthday, and her own son didn��t even want to celebrate with her.


    Even after she explicitly told him.


    And now she was expected to work overtime until midnight��a profound sadness and sense of emptiness consumed her, making her want to cry her heart out.


    In this world, it seemed like nobody truly cared about her.

 Chapter 50 - 050 New Reward [A Small Supermarket]!

    Chapter 50: 050 New Reward [A Small Supermarket]!Zhao Shumin felt deeply hurt inside.


    Afterward, she immersed herself in her numb, monotonous work.


    At this moment, Zhao Shumin knew that today��s birthday was doomed to be spent alone, desolate and lonely.


    ...


    After leaving the snack bar, a well-fed and content Li Zhiyan arrived at a cake shop.


    "Make a cake."


    "A 9-inch one. I��ll pick it up tonight."


    Upon learning that today was Zhao Shumin��s birthday, Li Zhiyan naturally felt he should prepare something for her.


    Though this woman was a complete shrew,


    once their relationship improved later, Li Zhiyan discovered that this shrew was actually a very kind-hearted woman.


    She made breakfast for him every morning.


    And when that tattooed tenant tried to barge into their place, she even stood in front of him with a rolling pin to protect him.


    Although she couldn��t compare to Aunt Lai in terms of wealth or connections,


    she was truly good to him, and getting her a cake was very worthwhile.


    Plus, Li Zhiyan had really been craving F in his heart.


    When Li Zhiyan arrived at the company, he clocked in.


    Lai Feifei had arranged for him to take the morning off.


    After clocking in, Li Zhiyan went to the sales department, and as soon as he sat down, he clearly felt a sense of distance from his colleagues.


    However, Wang Ya still came over to him.


    "Xiao Yan,"


    "The sales department has assigned you to clean up today."


    "You��re almost done with your monthly KPI; you��ll surely be able to get permanent status soon."


    "Just tolerate it for now if you can."


    "This job is hard to come by."


    Wang Ya had experienced the brutal realities of society, so her advice to Li Zhiyan came from the perspective of someone who had been through it all.


    In her heart, she sincerely hoped Li Zhiyan could overcome his struggles.


    "Got it, sis."


    Li Zhiyan responded half-heartedly, then began to prepare for the work.


    Before long, Liu Yichen and Liu Jinxin arrived; the two had planned well in advance to bully Li Zhiyan today.


    Liu Yichen was still infuriated after Li Zhiyan didn��t obey him the last time.


    "Li Zhiyan!"


    "What��s your problem?!"


    "You��re supposed to clean up the sales department, but you never do it. You��re supposed to change the water, but you won��t even bother!"


    "Right now, go clean up this mess!"


    "And you��ve got the restroom of our sales department to take care of as well!"


    With an air of misplaced authority, Liu Yichen yelled at Li Zhiyan as if the latter was his servant.


    "Not doing it."


    "Stay the hell away from me!"


    Li Zhiyan snapped back.


    Inside, Liu Jinxin was ecstatic. This fool dared to go head-to-head with the son of the subsidiary company��s top executive �C surely, he was asking to be fired.


    "Li Zhiyan, your EQ is seriously pathetic."


    "To hell with you, you damned freak. You��re effing insane!"


    Li Zhiyan spat out his words honestly and earnestly, his tone dripping with sincerity.


    "Get out of my way!"


    Li Zhiyan yelled, startling the two who had planned to bully him into stepping aside.


    After Li Zhiyan left,


    Liu Yichen stormed into the CEO��s office without saying a word.


    Catherine was standing by the office window, admiring the view outside. Her long, slender legs encased in black stockings were nothing short of captivating.


    "Mom!"


    "That Li Zhiyan refused to clean up when I told him to!"


    "Fire him already!"


    Catherine��s face turned slightly unnatural.


    "Son, about firing Li Zhiyan..."


    "Mom might not be able to do that right now."


    "There��s a lot of pressure within the company."


    Liu Yichen clenched his fists tightly. His life had always been smooth sailing �C a wealthy, powerful father, a supermodel mom.


    Back in university, he ruled the campus, even the principal catered to him.


    He never lacked abalone to eat, yet dealing with Li Zhiyan constantly frustrated him.


    "How��s it possible? He has that kind of background?!"


    "It��s okay, son."


    Catherine��s confident blue eyes sparkled.


    "Keeping him in the company gives us more opportunities to deal with him. Don��t worry, I��ll make sure you��re satisfied."


    Only then did Liu Yichen stop asking further questions.


    Upon exiting the office, Liu Jinxin approached him eagerly and asked, "President, is Li Zhiyan fired already?"


    "Turns out this loser has a bit of a solid background. Even my mom��s not in a position to fire him."


    "But keeping him in the company means we��ll have more chances to mess with him."


    Liu Jinxin paused in disbelief. This broke bum actually had such a backing?


    ...


    In the afternoon, while slacking off, Li Zhiyan continued learning new skills.


    The system suddenly issued a new mission!


    [New mission issued.]


    [Zhao Shumin is about to have a conflict with company colleagues.]


    [Please go downstairs to meet her.]


    [Mission reward: An automated system-run convenience store.]


    [Monthly profits will be settled based on the financial results of each month.]


    [Note: Minimum profit guaranteed is 1 yuan.]


    "A supermarket guaranteed not to lose money!"


    This mission felt like a dream come true to Li Zhiyan.


    Was he about to become a small-time business owner?


    And one that didn��t even require his effort to operate!


    That night, after picking up the cake he��d prepared for Zhao Shumin, he headed to her company.


    At 11:30, a dispute broke out at the company.


    A twenty-something young woman argued with Zhao Shumin over work-related issues.


    Zhao Shumin felt deeply aggrieved; the matter truly wasn��t her fault.


    And in the company, Zhao Shumin didn��t dare to tear into her opponent like she wanted.


    If she crossed a line, the boss could use it against her to dock pay.


    Besides, she knew that lecherous old man had hinted at inappropriate things more than once.


    "You��re just insufferable!"


    "No wonder nobody wants you, nobody loves you!"


    With those words, Zhao Shumin��s eyes blurred completely.


    She turned away to continue working, refraining from further arguments with the woman.


    By the time work ended and everyone else had left,


    it wasn��t until hours later that Zhao Shumin, with red-rimmed eyes, became the last to leave the office.


    The weather was hot, yet stepping out of the office building, Zhao Shumin felt a chill deep within.


    Even her own son wasn��t willing to celebrate a birthday with her.


    Her colleague��s remark compounded the cold she felt in her heart.


    Indeed, in this world, she truly believed no one loved her.


    Just as tears threatened to well up in her eyes once more,


    Li Zhiyan��s voice broke the silence.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    About to leave, Zhao Shumin turned around.


    And there stood Li Zhiyan behind her.


    "Aunt Zhao, wait up."


    As Li Zhiyan approached, he stood beside Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt Zhao, why are you crying?"


    Had Li Zhiyan not asked, Zhao Shumin might have been able to hold her tears in.


    But as soon as he uttered those words, Zhao Shumin��s emotions surged uncontrollably. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Completely unable to suppress her tears, they streamed down without restraint.

 Chapter 51: Impulse 051

    Chapter 51: Impulse 051"No..."


    "It��s nothing."


    Zhao Shumin said this as tears streamed down her face.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a pang of heartache.


    He reached out and wiped away Zhao Shumin��s tears.


    But the tears continued to flow endlessly.


    "Aunt��s eyes were a bit sick today, so they��re a little uncomfortable."


    "Xiao Yan." sea??h th�� ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Why did you come here?"


    Walking alongside Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan said, "Auntie, I saw you hadn��t returned and thought you were working overtime."


    "I was worried about what happened last time."


    "Afraid that guy might retaliate, so I came."


    As they chatted, Li Zhiyan glanced over today��s intel. Perhaps because of the big lottery win yesterday,


    the information today wasn��t particularly useful.


    After a brief look, Li Zhiyan set it aside.


    Days of coming up empty like this had happened before.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re so good to Auntie."


    A warmth spread through Zhao Shumin��s heart. At this moment, she realized that the person who truly cared about her was actually someone outside her family.


    On her lonely birthday, when she was all by herself,


    he had come to pick her up.


    "Aunt Zhao, you make me breakfast every day. It��s only natural that I treat you well."


    He increasingly felt that one must choose wisely who to invest care into. When he showed deep concern for Zhao Shumin, she returned it wholeheartedly.


    But when he did the same for Xu Qianqian, she would only think it was because she was extraordinary,


    and that such gestures were things she deserved by default because of her charm.


    "Xiao Yan, go to bed earlier next time. No need to come pick up Auntie."


    "The roads are full of cameras now; it��s actually quite safe."


    "I didn��t have much to do anyway."


    "Plus, I couldn��t sleep."


    "Coming to check on you is pretty normal."


    After chatting for a while, they soon got home.


    Covered in sweat, Zhao Shumin patted Li Zhiyan��s head and said, "Xiao Yan, go rest."


    "Auntie��s going to take a shower and go to bed. It��s already late."


    "Tomorrow morning, Auntie will make you breakfast again."


    Although there had been no birthday celebration,


    Zhao Shumin didn��t feel as upset anymore.


    Li Zhiyan had genuinely brought a rare warmth to her heart. In this bustling city, such a tender moment was hard to come by.


    "Auntie, come to my room later. I have something to tell you."


    After saying this, Li Zhiyan returned to his room.


    Watching Li Zhiyan��s mysterious expression, Zhao Shumin felt a bit curious.


    This child, what could he be up to?


    Of course, Zhao Shumin didn��t overthink it. She saw herself and Li Zhiyan as simply an elder and a junior.


    She thought maybe he wanted to borrow some money or something.


    After taking her pajamas into the bathroom and starting her shower, Zhao Shumin found her mind wandering to the fact that Li Zhiyan had stayed out all night the previous evening.


    Could he have gone to find a masseuse?


    Or stolen someone��s clothes? Both scenarios were troubling.


    And the previous time when she delivered watermelons to him,


    she accidentally walked in on...


    This kid really had boundless energy. It was almost ridiculous.


    For someone so kind, she really needed to have a chat with him.


    After finishing her shower and drying her hair, Zhao Shumin, dressed in her pajamas, walked to Li Zhiyan��s room.


    "Xiao Yan, can Auntie come in?"


    "Auntie, come in."


    When Zhao Shumin opened the door, she half expected to hear a request for borrowing money. She thought that if it were just several thousand yuan, she could help him out.


    But if it were more than that, she couldn��t manage it.


    After all, she still had to save for her son��s marriage. No matter how much hurt Shang Shunsheng caused her, he was still her biological son.


    This was the fundamental difference blood ties made compared to outsiders. As long as Shang Shunsheng didn��t commit truly unforgivable wrongs, a son would always be closer than an outsider.


    Seeing Zhao Shumin in her pajamas, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but swallow hard.


    Aunt Zhao��s figure, so well-maintained, was truly extraordinary.


    "Aunt Zhao, look! I got you a birthday cake."


    Li Zhiyan pointed to the birthday cake on the table, then walked to the door and closed it.


    Seeing this, Zhao Shumin felt as if she were dreaming.


    A three-tiered cake sat on the table, with the words "Happy Birthday, Aunt Zhao" written on it.


    She almost wondered if she was hallucinating from wanting a birthday cake too badly.


    The birthday cake her own son never gave her had been gifted by Li Zhiyan instead?


    "Xiao Yan, how did you know today is Auntie��s birthday?"


    Zhao Shumin��s voice trembled. She truly couldn��t understand why Li Zhiyan would give her a cake at a time like this.


    "When I first moved in, I accidentally saw your ID card on the table in the living room, and that��s when I remembered."


    "Recently, Auntie has been treating me so well, so I thought I��d get you a cake."


    "Aunt Zhao, do you like it?"


    Overcome with joy, Zhao Shumin found herself at a loss for words.


    Tears streamed down her face as she wiped them, trying to compose herself.


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan��s place in her heart was completely transformed.


    "I like it..."


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie doesn��t even know how to thank you."


    Li Zhiyan held Zhao Shumin��s hand and guided her to sit down at the table.


    At that moment, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of her fair, deep neckline, but his heart was filled more with pity for her than anything else.


    To think that on her birthday, no one even got her a cake. Although he himself longed for love,


    when he lived at home, his parents always celebrated his birthday. At school, his dorm friends never missed the occasion either.


    "Auntie, let me light the candles for you and sing a song."


    Li Zhiyan inserted the candles, lit them, and began to sing the birthday song for Zhao Shumin.


    Watching him sing,


    Zhao Shumin��s eyes grew misty.


    "Auntie, make a wish quickly."


    "Close your eyes and make one."


    "Mm!"


    With a soft hum, Zhao Shumin closed her eyes, pondering what wish to make.


    Right at that moment, the noise from the neighboring room erupted again.


    The tattooed man clearly lacked all decency, and the tattooed woman never seemed to care about restraint either.


    Because of the poor soundproofing,


    Zhao Shumin��s fair face visibly flushed red.


    Her mesmerizing charm exuded the poise of a mature woman.


    Moreover, Aunt Zhao��s skin was noticeably fairer than most women��s��almost snow-white, truly remarkable!


    Seeing Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan found himself somewhat mesmerized by her natural beauty and that luminous neckline, his breathing growing heavier.


    Looking at Zhao Shumin��s elegant face, Li Zhiyan couldn��t resist leaning in and planting a kiss on her cheek.


    At the moment Zhao Shumin was silently making her wish, she suddenly felt a warm sensation on her cheek.


    Xiao Yan, what is he doing? Is he touching my face with his hand?


    No, wait, it feels like... he kissed my face!

 Chapter 52 - 052 Zhao Shumin’s Tacit Consent

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    At first, Zhao Shumin felt suspicious.


    Did Li Zhiyan just touch her face with his hand?


    But when that warm sensation came through, there was no way Zhao Shumin couldn��t feel it.


    Li Zhiyan had truly kissed her!


    With the sounds from the next room accompanying them, Zhao Shumin��s face started to flush.


    After making her wish, Zhao Shumin blew out the candles.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    "Did you just kiss Auntie?"


    Zhao Shumin��s voice carried a faint tremor.


    "Yeah, Auntie. Just now, I thought you looked so beautiful, and I couldn��t stop myself."


    "You little rascal, you like Auntie that much, huh?"


    Zhao Shumin found it hard to meet Li Zhiyan��s gaze.


    So as she spoke, she deliberately steered the conversation toward treating Li Zhiyan like a child, firmly seeing him as her junior.


    A younger person giving an elder a small kiss��actually, it wasn��t all that unusual.


    "Yeah, Aunt Zhao, you��re my favorite."


    "Have some cake, then."


    Li Zhiyan picked up the plastic knife and started cutting the cake for Zhao Shumin, and Zhao Shumin thought back to everything that had transpired today.


    She still felt a sense of loss��on her birthday, her own son hadn��t come by, but Li Zhiyan had, unintentionally remembering her birthday.


    He had brought her a birthday cake. This was the first time in Zhao Shumin��s life that anyone other than her mother had celebrated her birthday.


    Though the sounds from next door were deeply awkward, leaving Li Zhiyan��s room at that moment wasn��t an option for Zhao Shumin.


    "Auntie, here��s your cake."


    Eating the cake Li Zhiyan handed her, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel a twinge of bitterness in her heart. Yet inside, her feelings toward Li Zhiyan had shifted entirely from what they once were.


    Before, Li Zhiyan had been just a junior to her.


    But now, his importance grew closer to belonging to the category of "family."


    "It��s delicious."


    "Xiao Yan, this is the first time Auntie��s had birthday cake in so many years."


    Li Zhiyan was a bit surprised.


    "That can��t be, Aunt Zhao."


    "It��s true. When Auntie was little, my mom raised me alone."


    At this moment, Zhao Shumin and Li Zhiyan began chatting idly, the sounds from next door providing the background to their conversation.


    "When Auntie was small, our family couldn��t afford much. For every birthday, my mom would make me a bowl of longevity noodles and buy me a doll."


    "Although childhood wasn��t easy for Auntie, I still felt happy during those times."


    "When I was ten, Auntie��s mom passed away."


    Li Zhiyan fell silent, pausing even in his act of eating cake.


    Zhao Shumin��s life experience was truly pitiable.


    "You young people might not understand, but back in Auntie��s time, families discriminated heavily against girls."


    "My dad was just like that."


    "I was the eldest, and I had two younger brothers. My dad used to hit me often, even though my mom tried to protect me."


    "But after my mom passed away, I basically spent my days getting beaten."


    "Whenever he got drunk, he hit me. Later, he remarried, and both he and my stepmother hit me together."


    "In the family, I had absolutely no status whatsoever."


    As she spoke about her painful past, Zhao Shumin��s eyes grew wet once again.


    "Later on, my dad arranged for me to marry a man of average looks who came from a family in business, just to get enough money for my brother to marry."


    "That man had violent tendencies too."


    "Auntie was beaten for many years. Whenever I wanted to divorce him, he and my dad would work together to track me down."


    "It wasn��t until he found a mistress that Auntie finally escaped from all of that."


    "Xiao Yan, you might think Auntie is a shrew."


    Li Zhiyan said nothing. Deep down, he truly did think that.


    Zhao Shumin was undeniably a shrew, the sort who could rip apart the neighbor lady until she bled red and nearly black.


    "But Auntie wasn��t always like this. I just became this way out of fear of being bullied."


    "If I act fierce, people won��t think I��m easy to pick on."


    Li Zhiyan hummed in acknowledgment��he could understand Zhao Shumin��s reasoning.


    A woman who had never been valued since childhood, trapped in the mire of domestic violence where both her father and husband abused her.


    She��d been driven to become the shrew she was now.


    And Zhao Shumin was, undeniably, a stunningly beautiful woman. Her proud figure was especially alluring, making it far too easy for men to covet her.


    Working outside inevitably brought with it endless trouble. If she didn��t act like a shrew, she had no idea how much worse things might��ve been.


    After all, anyone facing a woman ready to throw a fit at any moment, someone who wouldn��t meekly submit, would naturally feel some trepidation.


    "Aunt Zhao, was that mistress pretty?"


    "I don��t understand why anyone would want to get divorced from you."


    Li Zhiyan truly couldn��t wrap his head around it.


    If he could marry someone like Zhao Shumin, he��d do anything to keep her��even die if needed!


    "Not especially pretty, but she dressed provocatively."


    Zhao Shumin glanced at Li Zhiyan, her gaze somewhat complicated.


    It seemed all men were fond of things like stockings, high heels, and short skirts.


    Li Zhiyan, for instance, showed no interest in her outfits.


    Probably because her clothes were too plain, utterly lacking in femininity.


    "Auntie, I really didn��t think your life had been so tragic."


    "I can understand you."


    "From now on, I��ll treat you well."


    "Xiao Yan..."


    Zhao Shumin softly took hold of Li Zhiyan��s hand.


    Feeling the tender warmth of her delicate, smooth hand, Li Zhiyan��s reaction was entirely natural.


    And Zhao Shumin noticed everything.


    Amidst the background sounds, Zhao Shumin��s face grew flushed again.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    "Can you promise Auntie not to steal anymore?"


    "If you get caught, the consequences could be very serious."


    "Why don��t you use Auntie��s things instead?"


    In Zhao Shumin��s mind, her impression of Li Zhiyan was solidly stuck��she desperately wanted to correct Li Zhiyan��s behavior.


    If Li Zhiyan only used her belongings...


    Well, perhaps that wouldn��t be such a bad thing. After all, he was just her junior��a mere child in her eyes.


    "Auntie..."


    "I..."


    Li Zhiyan hesitated, beginning to stammer.


    Listening to the sounds from next door, Zhao Shumin spoke softly: "Xiao Yan, can you stop making Auntie worry?"


    "Auntie really likes you, child."


    "Can you promise Auntie you won��t do that kind of thing anymore?"


    As she spoke, she gently opened Li Zhiyan��s drawer.


    Seeing Li Zhiyan��s "collection," she couldn��t help but feel a headache coming on.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie��s clothes can be borrowed if you want, okay?"


    Li Zhiyan asked quietly, "Aunt Zhao, can I kiss your hand?"


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin finally realized that Li Zhiyan truly had feelings for her��that he saw her as a woman.


    "Kiss my hand? That doesn��t seem appropriate..."


    "Aunt Zhao, just once."


    Li Zhiyan continued his plea.


    Zhao Shumin wrestled with her internal conflict, but after glancing at Li Zhiyan��s cake, she softly nodded and murmured an acknowledgment.


    Li Zhiyan��s heart raced with excitement.


    It seemed this birthday cake truly made an impact.


    He gently took hold of Zhao Shumin��s slender, delicate hand.


    "Aunt Zhao, your hand is so beautiful."


    "So fair and soft."


    Li Zhiyan complimented her.


    "Auntie spent most of her childhood doing needlework at home."


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    Talking about this, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel relieved.


    If she��d done farm work, her hands wouldn��t have maintained their fair and soft condition.


    Women who did farming or heavy labor often had rough hands, covered in calluses.


    But her own hands were soft and smooth.


    Li Zhiyan kissed the back of her hand.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    Softly murmuring, Zhao Shumin felt the moist warmth against her skin, and a rush of hormones surged within her.


    "Is that enough?"


    Li Zhiyan nodded quickly.


    "Aunt Zhao, your hands are truly beautiful."


    With these words, he gently bit the tip of her ring finger.


    He lightly tasted the pale, slender finger.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    Zhao Shumin felt her loneliness being completely drawn out.

 Chapter 53 - 053 is about to become the owner of three stores!

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    "Xiao Yan, don��t..."


    "Don��t do this..."


    Zhao Shumin never dreamed that Li Zhiyan would taste her finger.


    The sensation of his tongue touching her fingertip. S��ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Made Zhao Shumin instinctively close her eyes tightly.


    For so many years, as a divorced middle-aged woman, Zhao Shumin had felt incredibly lonely; this was a woman��s natural instinct.


    Compared to a young woman��s, Zhao Shumin��s heart was far more suppressed.


    The feeling of Li Zhiyan kissing her fingertip.


    Caused her voice to grow unusually shaky.


    However, Li Zhiyan didn��t stop there.


    Soon after, he kissed two of Zhao Shumin��s fingers.


    "Aunt..."


    Zhao Shumin gently held Li Zhiyan��s head.


    "Alright, child."


    "You should rest now."


    In that moment, Li Zhiyan felt suffocated, realizing that he had been a bit impulsive.


    After Zhao Shumin left.


    Her natural scent seemed to linger at Li Zhiyan��s nose, making him continually recall the taste of Zhao Shumin��s fingertips.


    His mind involuntarily drifted to Zhao Shumin��s alluring curves, richly imbued with femininity.


    "Aunt Zhao really is extraordinarily beautiful."


    "If she could dress a little more feminine, it would be perfect."


    Li Zhiyan thought to himself as a wave of drowsiness overcame him.


    Soon, he drifted off to sleep.


    Li Zhiyan fell asleep quickly, but it was a completely different story for Zhao Shumin.


    Falling asleep for someone her age was already more challenging than for younger people; and today��s events, feeling nearly dreamlike, stirred profound emotions in her psyche.


    That itch��seemingly from the depths of her soul.


    Made it hard for Zhao Shumin to relax or find peace.


    "Xiao Yan treats me like a real woman, doesn��t he?"


    "But I��m more than twenty years older than him��old enough to be his mother."


    Zhao Shumin felt incredulous but also experienced a faint sense of delight in her heart.


    All women hope to be loved; it��s a biological instinct.


    Of course, Zhao Shumin was no exception. After much hesitation, she finally decided to let her guard down and relax.


    ...


    The days that followed were rather calm.


    Zhao Shumin continued to cook meals for Li Zhiyan, as this had become a routine between the two of them.


    Perhaps because of the 100,000 yuan prize he won from scratch tickets a few days prior,


    Li Zhiyan didn��t refresh scratch ticket information anymore.


    But with 120,000 yuan in savings, he now felt utterly unbothered; having money gave a man confidence.


    The system��s reward had already been issued!


    Li Zhiyan visited his small supermarket, which was indeed quite small.


    There was only one clerk.


    The way she called him "boss" made Li Zhiyan feel utterly captivated.


    In the blink of an eye, the day finally arrived when Shen Hongmei��s company would host German clients.


    In the early hours, the system refreshed its intelligence on schedule.


    ["Company president Catherine wants to crush you under her high heels for being an unruly employee."]


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    ["Tonight at 10 PM, Zhao Shumin��s boss plans to use overtime as an excuse to keep her behind, then persuade her to be with him, promising to divorce his wife��and intends to physically harass her."]


    ["Xu Qianqian will use online loans today to buy a 12,000 yuan handbag."]


    ["Today both Lai Feifei and He Yanrong will be at Shen Hongmei��s company."]


    [A new task has been issued.]


    [Help Shen Hongmei secure the German clients. Task reward: A second small supermarket.]


    "Another small supermarket!"


    Just as Li Zhiyan was thrilled about this, the system issued a new task once again!


    [A new task has been issued.]


    [Save Zhao Shumin. Task reward: A Two Yuan Store.]


    [Note: Minimum monthly profit of 1 yuan.]


    Seeing the reward, Li Zhiyan��s heart was bursting with excitement!


    He was about to become the owner of three stores!


    After washing up and returning to the room, Zhao Shumin was already waiting there with food prepared for him.


    Ever since Zhao Shumin��s birthday last time.


    Li Zhiyan��s relationship with Zhao Shumin had noticeably warmed up.


    Now their connection felt like a genuine dynamic between elder and junior.


    "Aunt Zhao, smells so good."


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin��s heartbeat quicken slightly. Since the last time when Li Zhiyan had sucked on her fingers.


    Gently kissed her fingertips.


    She couldn��t shake the feeling that Li Zhiyan��s words carried veiled implications. As his elder, she resolved to steer him away from going down the wrong path.


    "Yes, Xiao Yan, eat more."


    As the two sat together eating, Zhao Shumin felt an unexplained sense of loss. Her T-shirt, which she had deliberately placed aside.


    Remained untouched, which indicated.


    Li Zhiyan really did feel her style wasn��t appealing enough.


    If this continued, Li Zhiyan might act out in some way.


    The consequences of that thought alone caused a twinge of fear in Zhao Shumin��s heart��she couldn��t let Xiao Yan turn into someone like that.


    "Xiao Yan, do you think Aunt��s style isn��t sexy enough?"


    Li Zhiyan was taken aback, finding it a bit unexpected that Zhao Shumin brought up the subject of clothing.


    "Well, sort of, Aunt Zhao. Your style feels a bit old-fashioned��like from the last century."


    "Someone as beautiful as you, I honestly think it��s a bit of a waste."


    Li Zhiyan imagined what it would be like if Zhao Shumin swapped her current look for black stockings, a short skirt, heels, and a deep-V dress.


    The mere thought of it made his heart race uncomfortably.


    "So you think Aunt should try wearing something different?"


    "I think it��s worth a try."


    Hearing Zhao Shumin express interest in experimenting with a new wardrobe style, Li Zhiyan felt a wave of eager anticipation.


    "What should Aunt wear then?"


    "I think starting with heels and stockings would be perfect."


    "Those two items are the epitome of femininity."


    Zhao Shumin��s gaze drifted toward Li Zhiyan��s drawer; she knew he kept something stored there.


    In truth, Li Zhiyan wasn��t inherently the kind of person she suspected. The black stockings and heels he��d brought back from Shen Hongmei were important for sentimental reasons.


    They symbolized his first life experience��shared with Aunt Shen, a tall woman with voluptuous legs! The stockings were given to him by the curvaceous Lai Feifei, who had insisted while drunk. Li Zhiyan didn��t actually have a fetish for collecting such items.


    He simply wasn��t that kind of person.


    "High heels and stockings��a mistress just loved wearing those kinds of things."


    Zhao Shumin recalled how a certain mistress favored such items.


    Instinctively, her heart resisted the idea.


    "Aunt Zhao, you shouldn��t have any aversion to this."


    "Your ex-husband wasn��t worth much, was he? Just because that woman wore them doesn��t mean you can��t. Everything from the past is already over."


    "I really believe you��d look amazing in stockings and heels."


    Zhao Shumin nodded softly, her eyes meeting Li Zhiyan��s as she firmly said, "Xiao Yan, you��re right."


    "Aunt shouldn��t keep focusing on the past."


    "I should live in the present."


    "Today, Aunt will buy a pair of stockings to try on."


    As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Shumin��s pale, delicate face blushed deeply.


    Could something like that really suit her?


    If she wore them and then gave the stockings to Xiao Yan, maybe he wouldn��t feel tempted to steal things anymore.


    After breakfast, the two headed downstairs.


    As Zhao Shumin prepared to leave for work, Li Zhiyan called out, "Aunt Zhao, can I have a hug?"


    "We won��t see each other all day��I��ll miss you."


    Gazing at Zhao Shumin��s fair, snow-white skin, Li Zhiyan felt a rush of warmth flood through him.


    "Alright..."


    "Alright then."

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    Looking into Li Zhiyan��s hopeful eyes.


    Zhao Shumin didn��t refuse Li Zhiyan.


    Very soon, Li Zhiyan gave Zhao Shumin a warm hug filled with nineteen parts enthusiasm.


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin��s face was flushed, her heart racing.


    But her heartbeat was destined to remain unheard by Li Zhiyan, because the soundproofing was just too good.


    "Aunt."


    Breathing in Zhao Shumin��s scent, Li Zhiyan felt reluctant to let go. Ever since his relationship with this fiery woman had improved.


    Zhao Shumin had been unbelievably gentle with Li Zhiyan.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, it��s hot."


    "Let��s separate."


    Only after Zhao Shumin ruffled his hair did Li Zhiyan finally let go of her.


    Watching Li Zhiyan��s departing figure, Zhao Shumin��s breath quickened too. This child definitely sees her as a woman in his heart.


    "Should I really try stockings and heels today?"


    Thinking of wearing heels, Zhao Shumin felt a nervous apprehension. If she put those shoes on, walking would surely become difficult.


    "Maybe I��ll start with stockings first."


    ...


    As usual, it was time to clock in at work.


    Liu Jinxin and Liu Yichen looked at Li Zhiyan with clear disdain, but they couldn��t do anything to him.


    Li Zhiyan stood his ground, refusing to back down from anyone. Attempts to bully him in the workplace were met with immediate retaliation.


    This made the two of them incredibly frustrated, so their only hope was for their boss, the foreign beauty Catherine, to deal with Li Zhiyan.


    She certainly had a multitude of ways to handle him.


    In the morning, Li Zhiyan decided to kill time at an internet caf��, waiting for Shen Hongmei��s call. S��arch* The nov��lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sure enough, at around ten o��clock, Shen Hongmei called.


    "Xiao Yan."


    In her office, Shen Hongmei lay reclining on the sofa, dressed in a burgundy gown complemented by stockings. The femininity emanating from her was overwhelming.


    "Aunt Shen."


    Listening to Li Zhiyan call her Aunt Shen.


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t suppress the urge to feel closer to him.


    There was a time when she wanted to sever ties with him after that night.


    Yet due to subsequent events, their entanglement grew deeper and deeper to the point where it was now impossible to disentangle.


    Today��s matter required Li Zhiyan��s assistance once again.


    "This afternoon, there��s a German client coming over. Can you help your Aunt with translation?"


    As she talked about the matter, Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but feel admiration for Li Zhiyan.


    His grasp of German had even been certified by the German technician Mia. Native Germans had praised his proficiency in the language.


    Clearly, his German skills were more than adequate to serve as a translator.


    "Alright, Aunt, send me your company��s location."


    The thought of meeting the three matrons from the Shanghai Aunt group in the afternoon filled Li Zhiyan with eager anticipation.


    "Okay, Xiao Yan, don��t forget to buy a bottle of water��stay hydrated and avoid heatstroke."


    Shen Hongmei spoke with the concern and tone of a mother instructing her son.


    "Got it, Aunt Shen."


    After hanging up, Li Zhiyan��s thoughts wandered back to Mia. Earning money as a technician is truly lucrative, especially for someone like Mia, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigner.


    Her value was undoubtedly very high.


    A thousand yuan a day for a part-time job wouldn��t even catch her attention.


    "Let��s go practice driving now."


    Seeing that there was still some time left, Li Zhiyan headed to the driving school. Recently, he had been busy studying for the second module.


    Although regular classes barely gave him time to practice driving, Li Zhiyan��s photographic memory and nimble reflexes made up for it.


    Men are born with a knack for driving.


    Over the past few days, Li Zhiyan had completely memorized the material for the second module, but the long queue for the test meant he was still waiting.


    Who knows when his turn would come.


    ...


    In the afternoon, Li Zhiyan arrived at Shen Hongmei��s company.


    Her company was located in an older office building.


    "10th floor."


    In the building��s parking lot, Li Zhiyan spotted Shen Hongmei��s Audi A6 parked there.


    Once inside the building.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but notice its desolation. This type of office building would have been bustling with activity ten years ago.


    But now, it felt eerily quiet. When he reached the 10th floor, the hallway seemed even emptier��many offices were vacant, some with "for lease" signs posted.


    It was only upon reaching Shen Hongmei��s company door that the atmosphere became lively.


    Though the company was small, employing just over fifty people, everyone��s face seemed to brim with energy.


    "You must be Mr. Li, right?"


    The bespectacled receptionist recognized Li Zhiyan immediately and led him into the company.


    "Our CEO Shen is waiting for you in the chairman��s office."


    When he finally pushed open the door to the office.


    The first thing he saw was Shen Hongmei chatting on a sofa with He Yanrong, while Lai Feifei sprawled on another sofa, sipping wine.


    This drunkard couldn��t go a single day without a drink!


    "Xiao Yan, you��re here."


    Seeing Li Zhiyan again.


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but recall certain memories, stirring uncontrollable hormones through her body.


    "Zaizai!"


    The most excited of all was Lai Feifei, who practically clung to Li Zhiyan in her drunken fervor.


    "Feifei, why do you keep calling Li Zhiyan Zaizai?"


    "Weren��t you always calling him Xiao Yan Treasure earlier?"


    He Yanrong��s face flushed slightly. Remembering last time��s embarrassing slip-up, had Li Zhiyan not helped her smooth things over, she would��ve been utterly humiliated. Thankfully, he was there.


    "I like calling him Zaizai. Xiao Yan is my little pup."


    With her face ablaze, Lai Feifei got up, walked over to Li Zhiyan, and pulled him down onto the sofa, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck.


    "Zaizai, have a sip."


    Without waiting, Lai Feifei shoved the wine bottle against Li Zhiyan��s mouth.


    Li Zhiyan could do nothing but take a few sips of red wine.


    "How did Xiao Yan suddenly turn into your pup? Are you secretly his mom, raising him as your illegitimate child?"


    He Yanrong��s flirtatious and coy face perked up with curiosity.


    Every time Li Zhiyan looked at that seductive face, he felt his hormones going wild.


    Some people are born to be alluring, living their life in service to hormones. And He Yanrong had a kind of worldly charm that accentuated her beauty.


    Her seductive allure was off the charts.


    "Feifei, we have work to do later. Stop making Xiao Yan drink."


    Shen Hongmei frowned, watching the intimacy between the two. Jealousy boiled within her.


    This madwoman. She never could maintain boundaries with Xiao Yan.


    But what��s wrong with me? Could it be... jealousy?


    "It��s fine. Xiao Yan��s tolerance is great!"


    "Hongmei, do you think you can dictate how I treat my Zaizai?"


    "He��s my pup. I��ve even fed him before."


    "Eating my cooking makes him my pup!"


    He Yanrong��s face was full of gossip. If it were anyone else, she wouldn��t have believed it.


    But when it came to this lunatic, it just might be true.


    "Seriously?"


    He Yanrong turned inquisitive, leaving Shen Hongmei feeling choked inside.


    Deep down, Shen Hongmei had an instinctive sense of possession toward Li Zhiyan.


    After everything they��d been through together, she couldn��t bear the thought of him engaging with other women.


    "Absolutely. But what he ate was my jiojio."


    With that, Lai Feifei slipped off her high heels, resting her black-silk-clad gorgeous legs on Li Zhiyan��s lap.


    "Zaizai, Auntie��s jiojio is so cold. Warm it up on your chest for me, will you?"

 Chapter 55: Aunt Shen, revisiting old dreams, reward for the second shop! ?????【4 in 1】

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    Lai Feifei��s voice was brimming with joy; she absolutely loved teasing Li Zhiyan like this.


    Feeling Lai Feifei��s silk-clad jade-like foot resting on his leg,


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but recall the earlier incident of testing boundaries.


    Back then, in order to fulfill Aunt Lai��s "final wish," he had truly put everything on the line!


    "Aunt Lai..."


    "Zaizai, hurry up and warm my foot."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei shoved her silk-clad jade-like foot into Li Zhiyan��s embrace.


    Completely uninhibited.


    Shen Hongmei��s expression subtly shifted, though she controlled her reaction well.


    She had no intention of pursuing a romantic relationship with Li Zhiyan.


    Thus, whatever Lai Feifei and Li Zhiyan did had nothing to do with her��she shouldn��t feel this strong sense of possessiveness toward him.


    Meanwhile, He Yanrong thought to herself: If she had a boyfriend like this, she definitely wouldn��t let him be so intimate and boundary-less with Lai Feifei.


    As the group chatted, Xu Qianqian pushed the door open and walked in.


    Today, Xu Qianqian had come to ask Shen Hongmei for some pocket money.


    But no matter what, she hadn��t expected to see Li Zhiyan here!


    "Li Zhiyan!"


    Xu Qianqian couldn��t believe her eyes��Li Zhiyan was actually in her mom��s office!


    Plus, how was her mom��s best friend��s foot resting on his stomach?


    Xu Qianqian felt utterly confused about what was going on.


    "Why are you in my mom��s office? Get out of here, now!"


    Xu Qianqian snapped, her heart filled with contempt and disgust for Li Zhiyan.


    "Qianqian, don��t talk to your classmate like that!"


    Shen Hongmei reprimanded her firmly; she had always held high standards for Xu Qianqian��s upbringing and couldn��t tolerate such rude behavior.


    Only then did Xu Qianqian realize she was still in front of her mom; if she made her mom angry, her plans to ask for money would go up in smoke.


    "I��m sorry, Mom."


    Li Zhiyan never imagined that the consistently calculating and duplicitous Xu Qianqian could show such a "well-behaved" side��but he knew very well that it was just an act, not her true nature.


    "Hmm."


    He Yanrong teased, "Hongmei, don��t be so harsh on my future daughter-in-law."


    "Young people tend to be impulsive with their words."


    Just then, the secretary outside the door called out, "President Shen, Lucas has arrived."


    Lucas was a client of Shen Hongmei��s. Shortly after, Lucas walked in from outside.


    After exchanging greetings,


    Shen Hongmei signaled for Li Zhiyan to handle the translation.


    Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Lai Feifei naturally joined He Yanrong on the other side of the room.


    "Hello, Mr. Lucas."


    With Shen Hongmei speaking and Li Zhiyan translating in real-time, their conversation flowed seamlessly.


    As Li Zhiyan began translating, Lai Feifei praised aloud, "See? My Zaizai is just that amazing."


    He Yanrong��s eyes couldn��t help but fill with admiration.


    This young man was indeed extraordinarily talented.


    "Indeed, Xiao Yan is truly impressive. Feifei, you call him Zaizai��is he actually your son? I��m beginning to suspect this might be true."


    "Of course! Haven��t I said before that he��s my Zaizai? He��s mine tonight."


    Off to the side, Xu Qianqian pinched her own arm.


    The frustration she felt was unbearable��Li Zhiyan was speaking German!


    And he was translating for her mom? How was this even possible?


    In Xu Qianqian��s mind, Li Zhiyan had always been a mediocre, run-of-the-mill nobody; the sight before her was truly unimaginable!


    Li Zhiyan continued translating for Shen Hongmei.


    Ultimately, as expected,


    Lucas expressed dissatisfaction with Shen Hongmei��s company and politely declined the collaboration.


    After translating, Li Zhiyan explained, "Aunt Shen."


    "Lucas isn��t satisfied with our company��s terms, so he��s politely declined working with us."


    Upon hearing this, the cool composure in Shen Hongmei��s eyes carried a trace of disappointment.


    She had genuinely wanted to secure this business deal; with the current economy struggling, having one more business partner could


    significantly reduce the risk of bankruptcy.


    In her current business strategy, Shen Hongmei had been exceedingly cautious��she understood deeply that being meticulous was key to forging a sustainable path forward.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, thank him for me then."


    "Maybe we��ll have another chance to collaborate in the future."


    By now, even Shen Hongmei��s tone seemed slightly off��it was clear she felt discouraged.


    "Aunt Shen."


    "I think I can help you win this client over."


    "I noticed the graphic on his T-shirt features historical motifs from Germany during the Germanic period."


    With that, Li Zhiyan began discussing German history with Lucas. sea??h th�� N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Determined to assist Aunt Shen,


    Li Zhiyan had genuinely put in tremendous effort.


    The German history covered in textbooks was scarcely detailed��but over the past few days, he had transformed himself into a virtual expert!


    As soon as Lucas heard Li Zhiyan inquire about the design on his T-shirt, his eyes gleamed with barely contained excitement.


    Lucas happened to be an avid enthusiast of German history.


    Unfortunately, it seemed no one else paid attention to such things anymore.


    This had left Lucas feeling somewhat disheartened; since being sent to work in this country,


    he hadn��t had anyone to talk to about these interests. But unexpectedly, this young man before him had recognized the historical reference on his T-shirt.

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    Chapter 56: 055 Aunt Shen, revisiting old dreams, second store rewards! ?????��4 in 1��_2"Young man, what��s your name?"


    "Li Zhiyan."


    Lucas immediately pulled Li Zhiyan onto the sofa, and the two began chatting.


    At first, Lucas wondered if Li Zhiyan was trying to ingratiate himself.


    But what surprised him was that Li Zhiyan��s knowledge of German history was far superior��far superior��to his own as a German!


    Many of Li Zhiyan��s perspectives were truly eye-opening.


    The two sat there, deeply engrossed in conversation.


    He Yanrong��s beautiful eyes sparkled with amazement.


    This young guy actually knew German history! And judging by the cheerful interaction between him and Lucas, it was clear he was genuinely an expert.


    Not just superficially knowledgeable. In He Yanrong��s heart, her admiration and affection for Li Zhiyan rose several notches.


    Her son��s classmate was exceptionally��perhaps excessively��talented!


    He Yanrong was dying to chat with Li Zhiyan.


    She was genuinely curious about what made him so outstanding.


    "Take a look, Yanrong, my Zaizai is so amazing. My child is born with greatness."


    "Even knows German history! Compared to my Zaizai, we��re just uncultured folks."


    Lai Feifei��s declaration, accompanied by another gulp of red wine, was resolute.


    She acted as if Li Zhiyan were truly her own child.


    He Yanrong was already accustomed to this wine-lover��s banter. She simply looked off into the distance at Li Zhiyan.


    Her seductive eyes were filled entirely with appreciation.


    "If Xiao Yan can strategically connect, maybe he really could help Hongmei seal this deal."


    "Hongmei��s 1000-yuan-a-day for the temporary hire was money well spent." S��ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Meanwhile, Xu Qianqian was trembling ever so slightly. She realized she might have severely underestimated this guy she saw as a sycophant in her eyes.


    Before, she had never noticed that Li Zhiyan could understand German��let alone master it to this extent! This was something that didn��t align at all with their field of study!


    And he could casually chat in German with Lucas about German history. Even graduates specializing in German couldn��t achieve such a skill!


    How was this even possible?


    The very thought left Xu Qianqian deeply unsettled. How could the person she looked down upon suddenly appear so dazzling?


    On top of that, he could earn her mom��s 1000-yuan-a-day pay for the gig.


    Her mom only gave her 5000 yuan a month!


    This overwhelming blow.


    Made Xu Qianqian feel completely distraught. If it weren��t for her mom, Aunt Lai, and Aunt Rong all being present...


    In her heart, Xu Qianqian almost believed Li Zhiyan had hired actors to pull off this charade and deceive her!


    Shen Hongmei stood by watching the two chatting.


    Her slender hand was gently clenched.


    Although the cooperation hadn��t been finalized yet, based on her skill in reading people, Lucas��s excited demeanor made it clear he was thoroughly engaged.


    To meet someone who felt like such a kindred spirit in a foreign land��thinking from his perspective, she too would undoubtedly want to partner with such a person.


    Initially, Shen Hongmei hadn��t anticipated her venture with Lucas to succeed. She was merely trying her luck, as the opposing company was a multinational conglomerate.


    If the deal went through, the profits would be consistently lucrative; if not, it would still make sense. But this��


    She couldn��t have dreamed.


    That this issue would actually be resolved by a college student working part-time.


    The two kept chatting��a full thirty minutes passed.


    Lucas said excitedly, "Mr. Li, let��s head to a hotel. We can drink and chat there."


    "I really want to delve deeply into German history with you."


    "Lucas, could the partner company for this deal select my boss for cooperation?"


    "No problem. First, let��s drink!"


    Ever since arriving in the East, Lucas had grown deeply enamored with baijiu. For the fading tradition of drinking culture here��


    He had developed a fondness. And Li Zhiyan was also aware that tonight, he would have to drink.


    But he wasn��t intimidated. His physical transformation made him feel his alcohol tolerance had become astonishingly strong.


    Every time Aunt Lai tried to get him drunk, he felt nothing. Today would be the perfect opportunity to test his baijiu limits.


    "Xiao Yan, what did he say..."


    Shen Hongmei��s voice now carried a hint of nervousness.


    When it came to this cooperation, her heart was entirely filled with hope!


    She firmly believed Li Zhiyan could absolutely make it happen!


    "Lucas said he wants to set up a drinking session. If everyone��s happy, we can sign the contract."


    "That��s fantastic, Xiao Yan. I��ll make the arrangements right away."


    The icy composure on Shen Hongmei��s elegant face thawed into an expression full of delight.


    "Xiao Zhang, arrange a car and a restaurant��book a private room with Maotai!"


    Compared to the profits from securing the contract, these small expenses were trivial.


    Shen Hongmei was willing to act decisively.


    Moments later, Li Zhiyan and Lucas walked side by side toward the exit.


    The Shanghai Aunt trio followed closely behind, leaving Xu Qianqian standing in place, visibly pale.


    Her heart ached��to the extreme.


    The feeling was truly unbearable. Of course, this triumphant scene was the last thing Li Zhiyan had any interest in concerning himself with.


    ...


    Two Audi A6s arrived one after the other at the entrance of Ancient Moon Building.


    The boss stepped out to greet everyone and led them into a private room. A refreshing breeze swept through as they entered.


    "Mr. Li, please sit."


    Lucas was now entirely ignoring the Shanghai Aunt trio.


    But Shen Hongmei didn��t mind in the slightest.


    Once the server came in, Shen Hongmei handed the menu to Lucas��after all, drinking without side dishes would be utterly unenjoyable.


    Lucas didn��t hold back. While chatting away with Li Zhiyan,

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    Chapter 57: 055 Aunt Shen, reliving old dreams, second store reward! ?????��4-in-1��_3While ordering dishes, upon seeing Shen Hongmei walk in carrying several bottles of Maotai, he felt even more satisfied.


    "Mr. Li."


    "Tell Shen Boss this collaboration is finalized��her company gets the deal. Now, let��s focus on drinking."


    "Once I��m happy enough from drinking, I��ll sign the contract."


    Li Zhiyan translated Lucas��s words verbatim.


    Shen Hongmei felt utterly relieved!


    It seemed today she��d truly sealed the deal for the project.


    And it was all thanks to having Li Zhiyan as her translator. Xiao Yan was way too talented.


    She then gestured for the secretary nearby to go back to the company to draft the contract. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing Li Zhiyan smoothly negotiate with Lucas through their chat,


    Lai Feifei remarked, "Look at my Zaizai��so impressive."


    "It��s thanks to my genetic inheritance that Zaizai is so smart."


    "Hongmei, are you trying to be my daughter-in-law? The way you��re looking at my Zaizai seems awfully suspicious."


    Shen Hongmei knew this crazy woman was tipsy again.


    "You even make Zaizai warm your feet? Shameless."


    "Warming my feet is his filial duty as a good son to his loving mother."


    Unable to hold back, Shen Hongmei pinched Lai Feifei��s waist.


    "Stop acting drunk, you lunatic."


    "Lucas is still here, you know."


    Lai Feifei was totally unbothered.


    "Look at him��Zaizai is clearly his favorite. To him, we��re just invisible air."


    "Whatever we say really doesn��t matter."


    Shen Hongmei glanced over, and it was indeed true. Lucas was deeply engrossed in conversation with Li Zhiyan, not sparing the women a single glance.


    "Besides, he doesn��t understand Chinese anyway."


    "Whatever we say, he can��t understand us."


    "Look at him��he��s like a happy fool."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Aunt Lai is always this adorably quirky.


    When their dishes arrived, Lucas couldn��t help but open the Maotai.


    After Li Zhiyan poured Lucas a glass, Lucas enthusiastically said, "Mr. Li, you drink too��I��ll pour for you."


    Meeting Li Zhiyan for the first time, Lucas felt as if he��d found a kindred spirit.


    After pouring a glass for Li Zhiyan, Lucas also poured one for Shen Hongmei, Lai Feifei, and He Yanrong.


    He rose from his seat to toast, prompting everyone else to do the same, taking their first sip of baijiu.


    For the rest of the time, Lucas kept pouring drinks for Li Zhiyan.


    Of course, he didn��t hold back on drinking himself. With each glass of baijiu downed, Li Zhiyan realized his body had truly transformed.


    The baijiu barely affected him��it was just a mild buzz.


    With this kind of alcohol tolerance, he could easily rank as a drinking deity!


    While Li Zhiyan could drink endlessly without issue, Shen Hongmei started to show visible signs on her face.


    The normally cold and aloof queen-like lady now had a flushed, rosy face, stirring a ticklish feeling in Li Zhiyan��s heart.


    Especially considering some things that had happened with Shen Hongmei before.


    Li Zhiyan found himself unable to control his thoughts.


    The last time, it had been because Aunt Shen drank too much that those events unfolded.


    As for the alcohol��s effect on Lai Feifei and He Yanrong, it wasn��t as pronounced.


    He Yanrong had the strongest tolerance.


    Lai Feifei was the same hilarious "crazy woman" whether she drank little or a lot.


    As long as she didn��t feel like sleeping, she always managed to retain some clear-headedness, ensuring she wouldn��t end up in any compromising situations!


    However, the more Lai Feifei drank, the more outrageous her playful remarks became.


    Later, even Li Zhiyan found Lai Feifei��s comments somewhat unseemly.


    They kept drinking until past three in the afternoon.


    Lucas seemed to be nearing his limit. When their conversation turned to historical figures, his expression visibly lit up.


    Striking while the iron was hot, Li Zhiyan said, "Mr. Lucas, why don��t we sign the contract now?"


    "I genuinely need your help right now."


    With the cheerful atmosphere and buzz from drinking, Lucas had no reason to refuse. He signed the contract with Shen Hongmei right then and there.


    He even pulled out his company stamp from his briefcase and affixed it to the document.


    With everything wrapped up, Shen Hongmei finally let out a deep sigh of relief.


    Xiao Yan truly pulled off an impossible miracle!


    At that moment, Shen Hongmei felt utterly at a loss for how to thank Li Zhiyan. This kid had helped her out so much!


    Although Li Zhiyan was already twenty, to these three Shanghai Aunts,


    he still was, undeniably, a child.


    With the contract successfully secured, Li Zhiyan continued chatting with Lucas about German history, both drinking and talking all the while.


    By five in the afternoon, it was time for Lucas to return to his company. His driver assisted him into his Audi.


    Li Zhiyan and Shen Hongmei clearly saw Lucas pass out in the car the moment he got in.


    And then,


    The system��s reward for completing the mission��[Second Supermarket]��arrived!


    Becoming the owner of his second store, Li Zhiyan felt immense satisfaction swell in his heart!


    "Xiao Yan, are you okay? You drank so much,"


    Shen Hongmei asked with concern.


    She vividly remembered that Li Zhiyan hadn��t drunk before. If he hadn��t been intoxicated that previous evening, he wouldn��t have ended up in that situation.


    Though Li Zhiyan seemed calm and composed now, Shen Hongmei knew it must be due to drinking way too much.


    In a little while, he��d probably end up unconscious.


    Glancing at Shen Hongmei, who was nearing collapse, Li Zhiyan worriedly said, "Aunt Shen, I��m fine, but I think you might be in trouble..."


    Lucas��s drinking tolerance was truly unprecedented.


    Even though he hadn��t toasted much with Shen Hongmei, she��d already been driven to her current state.


    Wrapping his arms around Shen Hongmei��s plump yet firm waist,


    Li Zhiyan was genuinely afraid she might fall.


    Lai Feifei staggered over, pointed at Li Zhiyan, and exclaimed, "Wow!"

 Chapter 58 - 055 Aunt Shen, reliving old dreams, second store reward! ?????【4 in 1】_4

    Chapter 58: 055 Aunt Shen, reliving old dreams, second store reward! ?????��4 in 1��_4"Hongmei, let go of my Zaizai, you damn truck."


    "What are you planning to do to my Zaizai?"


    "Zaizai, Aunt��s about to fall too, come help Aunt."


    Among the Shanghai Three Aunts, the steadiest one was He Yanrong, but Li Zhiyan could tell that even He Yanrong was tipsy from the alcohol now.


    She really needed some sleep.


    "Aunt Shen, let��s get a room at a hotel to rest for a bit."


    "Alright." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Hongmei was indeed tired now; she didn��t want to go back to the office either.


    After reaching an agreement, the four of them walked toward the City Comfort Hotel across the street.


    "One room."


    Li Zhiyan pulled out her e-ID.


    "How many rooms do you want?"


    "One!"


    With her beautiful, blushing face, Lai Feifei held up a single finger.


    "I want to serve Zaizai along with Yanrong and Hongmei, all three of us for just one of him."


    "One big bed for all!"


    He Yanrong quickly covered the drunken woman��s mouth, catching the real meaning behind her words.


    This lunatic had really had too much. The alcohol content of baijiu was not something comparable to her usual preference for red wine.


    "Two rooms. Both should be king-size beds."


    After getting the rooms, the four of them took the elevator upstairs with their room cards in hand.


    While Li Zhiyan was pondering about checking out after work, Lai Feifei wrapped her arms around his waist and said, "Zaizai, Mommy already arranged your leave for you..."


    "Hurry and thank Mommy."


    "Aunt Lai, you��ve really had too much."


    "Zaizai, Aunt��s totally fine."


    Surrounded by three mature women, Li Zhiyan was treading carefully, afraid that any of the Aunts might collapse at any moment.


    It wasn��t until he delivered them to their rooms that Li Zhiyan finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    For now, he was free.


    Returning to his room, Li Zhiyan took a shower, intending to rest for a while.


    He still had to deal with that bastard boss of Aunt Zhao later tonight for trying to assault her.


    There was no way he��d let that scum get away with it.


    On this issue, Li Zhiyan was resolute.


    Just as he finished showering, there was a knock on the door.


    "Xiao Yan."


    Hearing Shen Hongmei��s voice, Li Zhiyan immediately opened the door.


    Once she entered, Li Zhiyan closed the door behind her, mindful of saving energy as an environmentalist because of the air conditioning.


    "Xiao Yan, are you okay?"


    "Aunt��s really worried about you, drinking so much. If you��re feeling unwell, we can just..."


    "We can go to the hospital."


    Seeing the completely disoriented Shen Hongmei, Li Zhiyan felt deeply moved.


    Even in her current state, Aunt Shen was still thinking about him. Aunt Shen truly cared for him like no other.


    "Aunt Shen, I��m really fine..."


    Noticing that Shen Hongmei was about to collapse, Li Zhiyan helped her to the sofa.


    As soon as she sat down, Shen Hongmei stretched her long, stocking-clad legs out onto his lap.


    The exquisite sensation made Li Zhiyan suddenly feel hyper-alert.


    Aunt Shen��s legs weren��t just long; they were also lush with an alluring softness. The texture was simply unparalleled.


    "Are you really fine?"


    "I��m fine, Aunt Shen."


    "I��ve even put my legs on you, and you��re not touching them? Still saying you��re fine? I think you��re the one who��s drunk."


    Saying thus, she grabbed Li Zhiyan��s hand and placed it on her silky stocking-covered legs.


    The smooth sensation sent Li Zhiyan into a daze.


    It looked like Aunt Shen had really had too much tonight, as bad as that time before.


    What could he do? He couldn��t exactly go against her wishes, could he?


    After all, there��s a term for that: going against a woman��s wishes.


    So, Li Zhiyan��s hand began to move back and forth over the texture of her stockings.


    He could feel his heart racing, his hormones surging far beyond their usual levels.


    "Aunt Shen..."


    "Xiao Yan, does Aunt��s leg feel good to touch?"


    Li Zhiyan answered honestly, "Aunt Shen, I adore legs just like these, lush and shapely."


    In fact, all the Aunts had legs with a bit of softness to them.


    For example, there was Zhao Shumin and her love of qipao, or even He Yanrong, who was the same.


    The exception was Aunt Lai, whose legs were slimmer, but still full and shapely. They were nothing like those skinny, stick-thin legs of some young girls.


    Those stick legs always made Li Zhiyan feel queasy.


    "Hmm. As long as you like them."


    "Thank you so much for what you did today."


    "To be honest, Aunt was already planning to just give up."


    "Hold on a second."


    Saying this, Shen Hongmei pulled out her phone and transferred 30,000 yuan to Li Zhiyan.


    She had always been generous in rewarding good work, and since Li Zhiyan had helped her so much, she wasn��t about to just give him a 1,000-yuan part-time fee.


    "Aunt Shen, this is too much."


    Li Zhiyan tried to decline.


    But Shen Hongmei didn��t give him any chance to refuse.


    She directly used his hand to unlock his phone and opened WeChat.


    By accident, she opened the conversation between Li Zhiyan and "No Cilantro."


    The chat history was full of flirtatious emojis and messages, mostly sent late at night.


    "That little flirt, always teasing her juniors..."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t say a word, but his feelings for Aunt Lai were clear: he liked and respected her deeply.


    Aunt Lai truly doted on him. In a cold and merciless place like Shanghai, her warmth was one of the few comforts he had.


    When it came to that drunken flirt, Li Zhiyan��s feelings were ones of sincere fondness and treasured affection.


    "Don��t let her fool you. She��s just toying with you like a pet. If you ever take her teasing seriously, she��ll cut ties with you."


    After confirming the transfer on her phone, Shen Hongmei locked Li Zhiyan��s phone.


    "Xiao Yan, the 30,000 yuan is well-deserved."


    "You really helped Aunt out big time this time..."

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    Chapter 59: 055 Aunt Shen, reliving old dreams, second store reward! ?????��4 in 1��_5Here is the translation:


    As she spoke, her face grew even redder; it was clear the alcohol was taking its toll.


    Seeing her like this, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel deeply concerned. Aunt Shen��was she really okay?


    "Xiao Yan, you��re so smart. You even know German history. Aunt truly admires you."


    "If Qianqian didn��t already have a boyfriend..."


    "Aunt would definitely arrange for her to marry you."


    "Aunt, you shouldn��t repay kindness with ingratitude."


    As they chatted, Shen Hongmei suddenly turned around and sat down on Li Zhiyan��s lap.


    She looked directly at Li Zhiyan��s face.


    As their gazes locked, Li Zhiyan could clearly sense the fire and desire in Shen Hongmei��s cold, alluring eyes.


    He knew Aunt Shen had drunk too much, and her true nature was being unleashed.


    "Thirty is a wolf, forty is a tiger" �� this saying had left a particularly vivid impression on him last time.


    That night, for Li Zhiyan, was something he would never be able to forget.


    "Xiao Yan, do you remember the kissing lesson Aunt taught you last time?"


    "I remember..."


    Of course, Li Zhiyan couldn��t forget how Shen Hongmei had pulled him onto her lap.


    Then taught him how to kiss.


    A true scene played out between them��though, of course, the specific lessons imparted afterward were what Li Zhiyan found even more useful.


    Li Zhiyan had now become quite the expert.


    "Then Aunt needs to test how well you��ve learned."


    Shen Hongmei directed Li Zhiyan, and since he knew the importance of never defying a woman��s wishes, he followed her instructions to a tee.


    After he complied, Shen Hongmei leaned in and kissed him directly.


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan felt like a drought-stricken land receiving much-needed rain!


    Ever since that night he rescued Aunt Shen��


    Li Zhiyan had been suppressing himself for far too long.


    Now, feeling Shen Hongmei��s passionate and lingering kiss, he thought he must be dreaming.


    His hands wandered over her stockings, unabashedly appreciating the joy of the moment.


    After what seemed like an eternity, Shen Hongmei leaned closer to Li Zhiyan��s ear and whispered, "Xiao Yan, lift Aunt up. Aunt wants to lie down and sleep."


    Obediently, Li Zhiyan carried Shen Hongmei to the bed.


    But then, Shen Hongmei pulled him down onto the bed with her. As he breathed in Aunt Shen��s fragrance, Li Zhiyan��s breathing grew deeply greedy.


    Shen Hongmei embraced Li Zhiyan tightly; her entire being seemed wrapped around him.


    It was as if she wanted to melt into him completely.


    The intoxicating scent of the mature woman continually drove Li Zhiyan��s hormones into overdrive, obliterating the last traces of his rationality.


    Looking at Shen Hongmei��s enchanting curves, her ample figure that invited closeness, and her impossibly long, alluring legs��Li Zhiyan couldn��t hold back any longer. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He kissed her, and the drunken Shen Hongmei fully reciprocated.


    ...


    By around 6 PM, Li Zhiyan lay there holding the drunk Shen Hongmei.


    His heart still felt as though it was all surreal.


    Aunt Shen was so willing when she was drunk, but when sober, she seemed so distant when it came to matters of intimacy between men and women.


    Could it be that Aunt Shen actually wanted to be with him deep down?


    Li Zhiyan thought this must be the case��that Aunt Shen truly cared for him but was held back by societal reasons and his own lack of maturity.


    That was why Aunt Shen didn��t treat him as a man and refused to take their relationship further.


    As Li Zhiyan glanced at Shen Hongmei��s barely fathomable cleavage and his thoughts spiraled, Shen Hongmei rubbed her sleepy eyes and woke up.


    When she saw the scene in front of her��


    everything around them was utterly disordered.


    Her stockings, just like last time, had been torn to shreds.


    Inside, she felt a little broken.


    She knew Li Zhiyan wasn��t the kind to take advantage of someone. This boy had a genuinely kind heart.


    And besides, she remembered��it was she who had taken the initiative to come to his room, who had let him touch her legs.


    "Xiao Yan, go buy some medicine for Aunt..."


    [Regarding the earlier Chapters, there��s been some criticism. The author might not have thought things through completely��it��s not about stringing readers along; the plot simply hasn��t reached that point yet.]

 Chapter 60 - 056 Caught by Aunt Lai

    Chapter 60: 056 Caught by Aunt LaiHere is the line-by-line English translation:


    Seeing that Shen Hongmei wasn��t angry, this was exactly as Li Zhiyan had anticipated.


    Just now, it was Aunt Shen��s silky, beautiful legs that willingly entwined around him.


    And all he did was simply go with the flow.


    Shen Hongmei looked at Li Zhiyan, who was still in a daze, then covered her chest and said, "Hurry up, Xiao Yan."


    "Go buy the morning-after pill."


    Only then did Li Zhiyan get up, tidied himself up, and prepared to leave.


    "Oh, one more thing."


    "Buy another pair of stockings. This pair is ruined."


    Shen Hongmei��s tone carried a hint of teasing; this kid seemed like he couldn��t control his emotions the moment stockings came into view.


    She could clearly sense it.


    Li Zhiyan��s obsession with stockings was undeniable.


    It was practically an innate liking.


    "Got it, Aunt Shen,"


    "Don��t worry."


    Watching Li Zhiyan��s back as he left, Shen Hongmei��s heart was full of conflicting emotions. Drinking causes trouble, drinking causes trouble.


    It really does mess things up. S~ea??h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If she hadn��t drunk, how could something like that possibly happen with this kid again?


    What would she do if she ended up pregnant?


    As she thought about it, Shen Hongmei felt an immense headache. Trying to cut ties with Li Zhiyan was already challenging.


    Now it seemed impossible to separate themselves. It truly gave her a headache.


    ...


    Outside the hotel, Li Zhiyan was still savoring the sensations just moments ago.


    Actually, on the night Xu Qianqian asked him to settle the bill,


    Li Zhiyan was indeed somewhat weak against alcohol.


    His senses hadn��t been particularly clear, but this time was different.


    With an impressively high tolerance for alcohol, Li Zhiyan remained completely sober.


    Everything was crystal clear.


    And Shen Hongmei was undeniably an excellent instructor; she had thoroughly reviewed all the lessons she��d previously taught Li Zhiyan.


    "Added a little more depth to my connection with Aunt Shen��two hundred days�� worth."


    Remembering Shen Hongmei��s shapely, alluring legs wrapped in stockings, Li Zhiyan felt utterly satisfied.


    Living like this was just so blissful.


    At the pharmacy, Li Zhiyan was now a seasoned visitor.


    "Morning-after pill, the kind for emergencies."


    During his first visit, Li Zhiyan had been hesitant, shy.


    This time, he was downright confident. He couldn��t just let Aunt Shen get pregnant!


    The pharmacy was doing brisk business as usual,


    so the clerk didn��t find anything strange about his purchase.


    Quickly, Li Zhiyan stuffed the pill packet into his pocket.


    Then he headed for a supermarket, picking out a pair of stockings.


    At checkout, glancing at his balance of fifteen thousand dollars, Li Zhiyan felt a reassuring sense of security.


    He recalled how Shen Hongmei had taken his phone, unlocked via fingerprint, and transferred three thousand dollars to herself.


    Her confidence and boldness impressed him. A stingy boss wouldn��t even think about rewarding an employee with a thousand dollars.


    After wrapping up his errands, he headed back toward the hotel.


    At this hour, Li Zhiyan recalled the late-night incident involving Zhao Shumin being harassed by her boss.


    He needed to start making plans to leave the Shanghai Three Aunts behind.


    As he approached the entrance, Li Zhiyan spotted Lai Feifei and He Yanrong talking by the window at the corridor��s end.


    Clearly, they had only just woken up.


    Before Li Zhiyan could reach his room, Lai Feifei noticed his slightly sneaky demeanor.


    "Zaizai, come here!"


    Li Zhiyan had planned to sneak into his room.


    Deliver the stockings and morning-after pills to Shen Hongmei, but was stopped short by Lai Feifei.


    "Aunt Lai."


    Standing before him, Lai Feifei��s rosy cheeks made her look like an adorably radiant young woman.


    Similarly flushed, He Yanrong filled Li Zhiyan��s heart with distinct admiration.


    This woman��s stunning beauty stirred hormones uncontrollably.


    Her enchanting eyes framed with faint wrinkles held an inexplicable allure, and coupled with the fact that she was Liu Jinxin��s mother,


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel an even greater fondness for He Yanrong.


    "Rongrong, please, just feed my Zaizai a little,"


    "My Zaizai must be hungry��it��s already dinnertime."


    "You have plenty left over; it��d be such a waste not to use it."


    Even with alcohol still in her system, He Yanrong found it hard to fend off Lai Feifei.


    This crazy woman was just getting crazier.


    "You��re talking nonsense; why don��t you feed him yourself."


    "I have no specific ingredients to offer."


    "All bark, no bite��that��s not helpful."


    "This part��s entirely up to you."


    And with that, Lai Feifei dragged He Yanrong over, bent on taking action. Li Zhiyan was deeply touched by this; Aunt Lai never failed to amaze.


    Her actions were truly inspiring.


    No biological aunt could compare to Aunt Lai��albeit "redeeming" her seemed no easy task.


    "Let go of me, you crazy woman!"


    "Slut!"


    As the two women quarreled, Lai Feifei quickly noticed the bulge in Li Zhiyan��s pocket.


    The stockings hadn��t been opened yet, so naturally, his pocket appeared stuffed.


    This noticeable bulge caught Lai Feifei��s attention.


    "Zaizai, what do you have hidden here?"


    "Hand it over to Mommy."


    With that, Lai Feifei reached out and took the unopened stockings from Li Zhiyan��s pocket.


    "Stockings..."


    "Skin-colored ones. Yanrong, these wouldn��t be yours, would they?"


    At this, Lai Feifei brushed her hand over the beauty of He Yanrong��s legs beneath her cheongsam.


    "Your black stockings are fine, so they must be Hongmei��s."


    "Well, Zaizai,"


    "I knew it��you and Hongmei are involved."


    "Spill it��did you just get it on with Hongmei?"


    Li Zhiyan became even more nervous; when he first met Aunt Lai, she had already been making suggestive remarks about "small cart pulling the big horse" and such.


    But what made him most uneasy was that Lai Feifei��s accusations were entirely true.


    Who could resist that?


    "Aunt Lai, Shen Hongmei fell asleep in my room, then asked me to buy her stockings afterward,"


    Of course, Li Zhiyan wouldn��t reveal anything about Shen Hongmei drunkenly initiating and reigniting their intimacy.


    In his heart, he still wished for a life where everyone could be together harmoniously.


    "You arrived just in time"��this phrase was always part of Li Zhiyan��s dream scenario.


    If the truth was exposed, his chances would be completely ruined; without a solid grasp of the dynamics at play, he wouldn��t dare harbor such thoughts.


    But now, there seemed to be a glimpse of hope.


    After all, his little superpower��while weak��was undeniably authentic, and within such a short period, he had already amassed savings of fifteen thousand dollars. One could say the future held promise.


    "That shameless temptress, pulling the big cart��definitely trying to seduce you."


    "Zaizai, be honest with Mommy. Did you sleep with her just now?"


    Li Zhiyan could tell Lai Feifei had indeed drunk quite a lot.


    She��d even started calling herself Mommy.


    But this was quintessential Lai Feifei.


    "Let��s go. I��ll ask Shen Hongmei myself."


    Lai Feifei dragged Li Zhiyan and He Yanrong to his hotel room door, then expertly pulled out a keycard from her pocket.


    Li Zhiyan felt somewhat fortunate that he had hidden the pills in the back pocket. If those were taken out, then his hopes with Aunt Lai would truly be dashed.


    The door opened.


    Lai Feifei rushed into the room with the air of someone about to catch an illicit affair.


    "Hongmei, I knew you and my Zaizai were involved!"


    "Let me see if there are any condoms!"


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei went straight to search the trash bin.

 Chapter 61 - 057 Gentle Gaze???

    Chapter 61: 057 Gentle Gaze???At this moment, Li Zhiyan thoroughly understood what it meant to be a drunken fool.


    Aunt Lai was never normal once she started drinking.


    Lai Feifei was rummaging through the trash can, seemingly looking to see if there were any condoms.


    Shen Hongmei instinctively pulled the blanket up to cover her chest.


    She��d been waiting for Li Zhiyan, but she hadn��t expected to end up waiting for this drunken fool instead.


    And rummaging through the trash can at that.


    But apart from finding some tissues, Lai Feifei didn��t uncover anything else.


    "Alright, it seems I misjudged you."


    He Yanrong leaned forward and said, "Why are your stockings torn up like that?"


    Her foxy, enchanting eyes were full of curiosity and gossip��could Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan really have... something going on?


    That��s impossible, right? After all, there��s a whole 22-year age gap between them.


    With an age gap that large, they could practically pass for mother and son. How could anything happen between them?


    She believed Shen Hongmei wouldn��t do something like that.


    "I drank too much and ripped them myself."


    Lai Feifei looked at Shen Hongmei��s figure and said, "I think you��re just trying to seduce my Zaizai."


    "You wicked big car, trying to lure my little pony Zaizai!"


    "Zaizai, let��s go. Stay far away from this wicked big car auntie!"


    Saying this, she pulled Li Zhiyan and walked out. He Yanrong also left to give Shen Hongmei some time to change.


    After locking the door again, the alcohol completely wore off and Shen Hongmei finally sobered up.


    "That crazy woman��does she really know something?"


    Rubbing her temples, Shen Hongmei felt annoyed.


    When checking out of the room, Li Zhiyan casually picked up the torn stockings from the trash can.


    He wasn��t thinking anything improper; he was just worried the cleaning staff might take them and sell them.


    ...


    By evening, the four of them went to a hotpot restaurant for dinner.


    "Zaizai."


    "Quick, call me Mom."


    Lai Feifei purposely sat next to Li Zhiyan, urging him repeatedly to call her Mom.


    Shen Hongmei felt uneasy, a faint jealousy gradually spreading inside of her.


    "Feifei, are you trying to adopt Xiao Yan as your son?"


    He Yanrong teased.


    "What do you mean adopt? Zaizai is already my son."


    "I gave birth to him, didn��t I, Zaizai?"


    "Though, godson and godmother really are the best kind of relationship."


    Lai Feifei muttered, leaving Li Zhiyan somewhat flustered and overwhelmed. Inwardly, he thought Aunt Lai was truly adorable when drunk.


    Exchanging a glance with Shen Hongmei, Li Zhiyan discreetly passed a pill to her under the table.


    After taking the pill with some fruit juice, Shen Hongmei finally felt more at ease. The situation earlier had all stemmed from her drinking too much.


    That was the main problem. But she absolutely couldn��t afford to get pregnant��at her age, she��d definitely be considered a high-risk mother.


    Even though her health was well-maintained, the risks of pregnancy were still too high.


    "Zaizai, what is your hand doing under the table?"


    "Are you sneaking something with Shen Hongmei?"


    "I��ve read a plot like this in a book..."


    Just as Lai Feifei was about to elaborate, Shen Hongmei covered her mouth firmly.


    "Shut up, you tramp!"


    "You shameless hussy, there are so many people nearby!"


    It was prime dinner time at the hotpot restaurant, and if others overheard their conversation, they��d definitely give them strange looks.


    "Mmph... okay, I won��t say anything."


    Only then did Lai Feifei quiet down.


    "Zaizai, Auntie will feed you some watermelon."


    She picked up a slice of watermelon and stuffed it into Li Zhiyan��s mouth, gazing at him with eyes full of affection.


    Since Shen Hongmei brought Li Zhiyan into their friend circle, Lai Feifei��s fondness for him had grown constantly due to everything that had happened.


    At this point, she truly saw him as one of her own.


    "Waiter, bring me a bottle of alcohol." Sear?h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Let��s call it a day for drinking, Aunt Lai. You��ve already had so much baijiu today. Save it for tomorrow instead."


    "Alright, since Zaizai said so, Mom just has to listen."


    He Yanrong exclaimed, "Feifei!"


    "I��ve never seen you listen to anyone and drink less before."


    "Well, of course."


    "Zaizai is my darling baby, after all."


    "Gotta listen to Zaizai��can��t let him feel hurt."


    Saying that, Lai Feifei even started singing.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He was practically dying from how endearingly silly this dazzling woman was.


    "But, Yanrong, I won��t let you feed my Zaizai today."


    "You��ve had so much to drink; if you feed my Zaizai, he��ll end up drunk!"


    He Yanrong��s face turned red as she retorted, "I think you were raised on alcohol yourself, you drunkard!"


    Despite Aunt Lai holding back somewhat during the dinner, she kept effortlessly delivering jokes and jabs. Li Zhiyan had grown used to Aunt Lai��s antics.


    Aunt Lai��s outrageous remarks never ceased, though she never acted on them��except for the time with the dragon fruit. Then, overwhelmed by thoughts of dying, she had imparted some kissing techniques to him.


    Just remembering it made Li Zhiyan feel nostalgic.


    During dinner, Li Zhiyan secretly settled the bill.


    Previously, Aunt Shen secretly paid the bill after helping him find a job, so Li Zhiyan felt it was his turn now.


    Spending a bit of money on the aunts was definitely worth it��they were always mindful.


    After leaving the restaurant, Shen Hongmei scolded lightly, "Xiao Yan, you��re just a youngster. Why are you paying when eating with elders?"


    "Don��t pay next time, understand?"

 Chapter 62: Entanglements with Wealthy and Enigmatic Aunties

    Chapter 62: Entanglements with Wealthy and Enigmatic Aunties"When you��re eating with the aunties, just focus on eating your meal. You don��t need to worry about anything else."


    He Yanrong chimed in, "That��s right. From now on, when you go out to eat with us, don��t you dare take out your wallet again. It��s not easy being on your own in Shanghai."


    "Exactly, Zaizai, your mom has money. How could we let you pay?"


    "In the future, my Maybach and villa will be yours to inherit."


    "Come home with Mom, and tonight, I��ll feed you."


    Listening to Aunt Dragon Fruit��s words, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a little itch deep inside �� a kind of itch that came from the depths of his soul.


    But Aunt Lai was really good at spinning fantasies.


    She had her own biological son. How could she possibly leave her inheritance to him? These were just words to listen to and not take seriously. Aunt Lai had talked about feeding him countless times but had never followed through.


    Still, the concern of the three wealthy aunties warmed Li Zhiyan��s heart deeply.


    He genuinely liked this kind of feeling.


    Shen Hongmei called her secretary to come over and drive, and once the secretary arrived,


    her gaze toward Li Zhiyan practically seemed to draw strings of affection.


    These days, while it��s true that appearances matter, talent does, too.


    Ordinary talent, though, doesn��t stand out �� after all, university students casually understand a bit of astronomy and geography.


    Knowing such things isn��t rare anymore.


    But for someone like Li Zhiyan, who not only spoke fluent German but could also chat with that German businessman to such an extent and had such expertise in German history,


    he was simply dazzling.


    Her mind couldn��t help but indulge in some daydreams about Li Zhiyan.


    Of course, Li Zhiyan had zero interest in her.


    After experiencing the "taste" of Shen Hongmei and considering his own advantage of now having a "golden finger," Li Zhiyan naturally didn��t want to return to his past life trajectory.


    After dropping off He Yanrong at the gates of Century Palace,


    Liu Li came out to greet them and escorted He Yanrong inside.


    "Still hanging out with that boy, huh?"


    On the way, Liu Li teased.


    "What nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean by hanging out?"


    "Xiao Yan is just a kid. Don��t go making wild assumptions."


    "Who says he��s just a kid? No matter what, he��s 20 years old. He understands everything now."


    He Yanrong couldn��t help but share how Li Zhiyan helped close the contract today.


    "That, he really does. Xiao Yan is capable of just about everything."


    "Do you know what happened?"


    "Today, a German client visited Shen Hongmei��s company."


    "They asked Xiao Yan to act as a translator!"


    "It didn��t go well at first."


    "But then, he started talking to the German client about German history."


    "And somehow convinced the guy to sign the contract."


    "I was completely stunned. If only my son were this outstanding."


    He Yanrong��s voice was filled with envy.


    She couldn��t figure out what kind of parents could raise a child as exceptional as Li Zhiyan.


    Still in university, and he could dedicate himself to learning so rigorously, mastering German and its history to such an impressive degree.


    It was truly hard not to admire him.


    "Have you fallen for this man?"


    "What man? He��s just a kid. I could be his mom."


    "So what? It��s 2024 now."


    "Love is free. What��s wrong with a bit of an age gap?"


    "You being with him doesn��t involve any moral or other issues."


    "It��s entirely your freedom."


    "That enchanting face of yours, you��re like Su Daji."


    "I bet that boy gets all hot and bothered whenever he looks at you!"


    He Yanrong��s heart started beating a little faster.


    "Stop teasing me, Liu Jie."


    "He��s just a kid, no way he��d be interested in someone like me �� a glorified mom figure."


    "You never know."


    Liu Li appraised He Yanrong and said, "You��re so beautiful, even 18-year-olds wouldn��t stand a chance against you. Didn��t you have plenty of 18-year-old clients asking for you before?"


    "But you��re probably right. Best to keep some distance from that boy; he��s too remarkable."


    "I feel like eventually, you��ll find yourself drawn to him."


    "In our line of work,"


    "it��s better not to get emotionally involved with men."


    "I��m not in the same line of work as you."


    He Yanrong��s mind wandered back to the time at the vehicle registration office �� when she and Li Zhiyan hugged.


    She remembered the sensation clearly. Li Zhiyan was truly a monster.


    It was as if her hormones had entirely ignited in that moment.


    ...


    When they arrived in front of Lai Feifei��s villa,


    Li Zhiyan noticed Shen Hongmei swaying slightly and said, "Aunt Shen."


    "I��ll take Aunt Lai up by myself. It��ll just take a moment."


    Shen Hongmei, slightly tipsy again, let out a light hum in acknowledgment.


    After helping Lai Feifei out of the car, Li Zhiyan pinched her stunningly beautiful, mature face.


    "Aunt Lai."


    "Open the door."


    Even though Lai Feifei was drunk, she still knew how to carry out simple tasks like this.


    After Li Zhiyan called her, Lai Feifei opened the villa��s door.


    Then, she leapt onto Li Zhiyan like an octopus, wrapping herself around him. Li Zhiyan instinctively held her by her silk-stocking-clad thighs,


    carrying her as he walked inside the villa.


    The drunken and hazy-eyed Shen Hongmei saw this scene clearly, and a surge of jealousy overcame her.


    She regretted letting Li Zhiyan take Lai Feifei up alone. From her recent observations,


    Shen Hongmei suspected Lai Feifei harbored romantic feelings for Li Zhiyan. S��ar?h the ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lai Feifei had been far too affectionate toward Li Zhiyan lately.


    Lai Feifei had never acted like this before.

 Chapter 63: Auntie, Jealousy, and Forbidden Emotions

    Chapter 63: Auntie, Jealousy, and Forbidden EmotionsThinking about Shen Hongmei gave her a headache; she didn��t want Li Zhiyan to embark on a romance that crossed a 20-year age gap.


    If Lai Feifei really had the intention of seducing Li Zhiyan...


    She��s so stunning, Xiao Yan definitely wouldn��t be able to resist in the end.


    In this world, what man can resist the allure of a beautiful woman? Some people, driven by hormones, can��t even resist the seduction of an unattractive woman.


    But Lai Feifei is truly a top-tier beauty��a lot of men like her type, delicate and soft yet mature and full of charm.


    On top of that, she has a gorgeous face that exudes the allure of a young wife; it��s only a matter of time before Xiao Yan falls.


    She ought to do something. Shen Hongmei��s thoughts grew chaotic, but she managed to stay somewhat lucid.


    ...


    Carrying Lai Feifei upstairs, she skillfully turned on the air conditioning.


    Li Zhiyan was pulled by Aunt Lai to lie on the bed.


    "Zaizai."


    "Don��t go tonight. Stay here and sleep with Auntie."


    As she said this, she clung to Li Zhiyan even tighter.


    To be honest, Li Zhiyan didn��t mind sleeping with Aunt Lai. At night, holding Aunt Lai��s fragrant body��even though nothing could actually happen��it was still much better than sleeping alone.


    Aunt Lai not only smelled amazing...


    She also slept incredibly quietly��truly a fragrant young wife.


    Holding Aunt Lai made Li Zhiyan feel such a sense of security!


    Today, Lai Feifei had drunk quite a lot of baijiu, so staying here wasn��t entirely out of the question.


    But Shen Hongmei was still outside, so not leaving clearly wasn��t an option.


    "Aunt Lai, Aunt Shen is still downstairs waiting to take me home."


    "Hmph, it��s always ��Aunt Shen, Aunt Shen.�� Isn��t it just that her legs are longer and her chest is bigger than mine..."


    "Am I your mom, or is she your mom?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Aunt Lai was talking nonsense again; it felt like Lai Feifei truly wanted to be his mother.


    This aspect was somewhat similar to Shen Hongmei, but Li Zhiyan would never agree to it.


    Having a godson means no godmom��it��s better not to establish godparent relationships at all.


    "Tell me, do you love her or me?"


    "Zaizai, answer me."


    Lai Feifei tugged at Li Zhiyan��s ear and asked.


    "I love you, Aunt Lai."


    "That��s more like it."


    "Zaizai, go home now. Sleep early tonight."


    Letting go of Li Zhiyan, Lai Feifei lay there and quickly fell into deep sleep.


    Li Zhiyan picked up the blanket and carefully covered her.


    In his heart, he felt a hint of regret; Aunt Lai truly was adorable.


    Of course, that was limited to when she was drunk��if this boozy lady didn��t drink, she was actually quite a cold and reserved young wife.


    ...


    On the road, since it was the secretary driving...


    Shen Hongmei hadn��t said much. After parking by the roadside, Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan stepped out of the car together.


    "Auntie, if you��re tired, you should head home and rest."


    Li Zhiyan knew Shen Hongmei was genuinely exhausted after drinking so much and being dragged around by him.


    "I��ll walk you back." S��ar?h the ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Alright."


    "Why is Lai Feifei��s Maybach here with you?"


    Seeing the Maybach, Shen Hongmei felt a bit perplexed.


    This car was one she and He Yanrong had accompanied Lai Feifei to pick up, and they had also been there when it got its color wrap. She was very familiar with its license plate and everything else.


    "Aunt Lai has a younger brother who��s always trying to borrow money from her, so she left the car with me to pretend she��s broke."


    "Her brother is really something else."


    Walking toward the rental apartment with Li Zhiyan...


    Shen Hongmei softly said, "Xiao Yan, you should still be mindful of keeping a proper distance with Lai Feifei."


    Li Zhiyan stopped in his tracks and looked up at Shen Hongmei��s aloof, sharp gaze. Her cold, goddess-like aura always gave people a feeling of hesitation.


    Merely looking at her naturally made one feel timid��unlike the enchanting, sultry presence of He Yanrong.


    Even seeing her photo was enough to overwhelm his self-control. The temperaments of these two women truly belonged to opposite extremes.


    "Aunt Shen, are you jealous?"


    Li Zhiyan already knew��it was obvious. Based on earlier clues, he had long realized Shen Hongmei was jealous.


    Jealousy is a natural instinct for women. Even if Shen Hongmei��s mind harbored too many pragmatic concerns, it was still the same!


    And the way Shen Hongmei acted after drinking��that had been etched clearly into Li Zhiyan��s memory.


    Indeed, she weighed considerations deeply. After all, a rational mature woman wouldn��t behave impulsively like a little girl.


    "Who��s jealous?"


    For a moment, Shen Hongmei��s face actually showed a flash of panic.


    Her hands fidgeted slightly, uncertain of where to place them. That fleeting moment of panic gave Li Zhiyan the illusion of seeing a little girl in her demeanor.


    This genuinely made Shen Hongmei seem exceptionally endearing to him.


    "Aunt Shen, we could really be together, you know."


    "You think I��m just a kid and unreliable..."


    "But I honestly have confidence that we could have a future together."


    "Could you give it some serious thought? Don��t reject me so firmly right away."


    Images of Li Zhiyan confronting that German flashed through her mind, and Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but marvel internally.


    She knew Li Zhiyan wasn��t wrong!


    Li Zhiyan was honestly an exceptionally gifted young man.


    His intelligence far exceeded that of ordinary people; this boy��s future was undeniably bright.


    Initially, Shen Hongmei had planned to reject Li Zhiyan again...


    However, seeing the anticipation in Li Zhiyan��s eyes...


    Ultimately, Shen Hongmei let out a light sigh and gave in.


    "Alright..."


    "Auntie will think it over. If there��s a chance for us to develop something in the future..."

 Chapter 64: Aunt’s Tender Gaze And Forbidden Kiss

    Chapter 64: Aunt��s Tender Gaze And Forbidden KissHere��s the translation:


    "Aunt will be with you."


    Li Zhiyan let out a sigh of relief.


    Although her words still carried a hint of rejection, there was now at least a glimmer of hope.


    "I��ll head out first."


    As Shen Hongmei was about to leave, Li Zhiyan looked at her shapely, alluring legs and said, "Aunt Shen, before you go, can you grant me one small wish?"


    Shen Hongmei stopped in her tracks.


    "What wish?"


    "I want to kiss you, Aunt Shen."


    Shen Hongmei glanced around. Thankfully, the scorching weather ensured there were very few people nearby, saving them a lot of potential embarrassment.


    "Xiao Yan, this doesn��t seem appropriate..."


    "Just for today."


    "Today, things already turned out that way."


    "That was just an accident."


    Shen Hongmei��s mental defenses were breached; a flush began spreading across her fair cheeks.


    "I know it was an accident..."


    "But since it��s already happened, a kiss won��t really matter."


    "Forget it..."


    Looking into Shen Hongmei��s tranquil gaze, Li Zhiyan felt a little hesitant. He didn��t want a small act of greed to ruin the emotional connection he had built with Shen Hongmei.


    "Alright, Aunt will let you kiss."


    Shen Hongmei agreed. Under the illumination of the streetlamp, her legs, more captivating than anything Li Zhiyan��s life could offer, appeared particularly enchanting.


    "Really?"


    "Of course. Aunt keeps her word."


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t sure if Shen Hongmei had drunk too much, but this unexpectedly good news filled his heart with excitement.


    Moving forward, he embraced Shen Hongmei��s waist, intending to kiss her. sea??h th�� N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But with Shen Hongmei wearing heels, standing at a height of 190 (cm), it was truly inconvenient for him to reach her lips.


    Feeling the awkwardness, Li Zhiyan fumbled and said, "Aunt Shen..."


    "Bend down a little; I can��t quite reach."


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but cover her mouth and laugh slightly, as if a frost-laden mountain was melting.


    "You silly child..."


    Lowering her head slightly, Shen Hongmei gently pressed her lips onto Li Zhiyan��s, and then kissed him.


    "Alright, that��s one quick kiss done."


    Li Zhiyan tasted the subtle flavor of her lipstick, but an inexplicable disappointment lingered in his heart.


    "Oh..."


    "You silly child! You��re far too earnest."


    Both of them fell quiet, gazing into each other��s eyes.


    In that moment, Shen Hongmei��s previously distant gaze softened into something tender and filled with a woman��s warmth.


    Her eyes radiated a gentle affection, hiding depths as serene as spring waters.


    It was the look of a woman enamored with a man��a gaze imbued with layers of unspoken complexities.


    Within Shen Hongmei��s heart, there was no doubt she harbored feelings for Li Zhiyan.


    After all, there is a path that leads straight to a woman��s heart.


    For Shen Hongmei, who had endured years of loneliness, the 900 days of bond she shared with Li Zhiyan, coupled with his distinctiveness, had undoubtedly stirred ripples in her emotions.


    Now, Shen Hongmei, whose rationality had been consumed by alcohol, revealed a glimmer from the depths of her heart through her eyes.


    The look she gave him made Li Zhiyan��s soul tremble slightly.


    Staring at Shen Hongmei��s slightly bent posture, Li Zhiyan��s gaze locked onto her crimson lips.


    He abruptly hugged Shen Hongmei tightly and kissed her lips breathlessly.


    But for a while, Shen Hongmei didn��t respond��she was merely chuckling quietly.


    The alcohol had not worn off; her rational mind was not in control.


    In that moment, she was lost in the amusement of teasing Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt..."


    "Open your mouth..."


    Finally, Shen Hongmei parted her lips and began cooperating with Li Zhiyan.


    "Silly child. Foolish little one..."


    "Mmm..."


    Once Li Zhiyan began kissing her fully, it turned into an ardently passionate kiss. He clung tightly to Shen Hongmei��s red dress, utterly entranced.


    After more than ten minutes, sensing that Shen Hongmei could barely remain standing, Li Zhiyan reluctantly let go of her.


    At that moment, Shen Hongmei��s delicate feet ached��after all, she was wearing heels and had consumed alcohol, leaving her even less steady on her feet.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt is heading back now."


    Helping Li Zhiyan wipe the drool from the corner of his mouth, Shen Hongmei said tenderly.


    "Let me walk you back."


    "No need, Aunt is still sober."


    Although Shen Hongmei insisted, Li Zhiyan still stood and watched as Shen Hongmei got into her car.


    Only then did his heart completely settle.


    Touching the pair of stockings in his pocket, his mind wandered back to Shen Hongmei��s gaze��so tender, so affectionate.

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    Chapter 65: 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it��s all just a dream?????[Five-star certification with no titles, rest assured and book confidently, a complete segment]


    The stockings in his pocket were torn. Li Zhiyan gently caressed Shen Hongmei��s stockings.


    Memories of the afternoon with Shen Hongmei and the passionate kiss that lasted mere minutes earlier lingered in his mind.


    If only Aunt Shen could always stay in this drunk state.


    Li Zhiyan thought to himself.


    He glanced at the Maybach S480 parked by the roadside, returned to his rented apartment to grab the keys, and started the car��s engine.


    Lai Feifei had mentioned before that the longest drive her car ever had was the few dozen kilometers between the 4S dealership and her home.


    That��s why, compared to cars driven daily, its battery always felt undercharged.


    Unlocking the car, he settled into the Maybach.


    Surrounded by the impossibly luxurious ambient lighting, Li Zhiyan sat in the driver��s seat, indulging in the illusion of being the true owner of this Maybach.


    "Living in a villa, driving a Maybach��this is the life that truly defines Shanghai."


    "And what ordinary people live is just pure, unadulterated sweatshop drudgery."


    Looking at his meager $15,000 in savings, Li Zhiyan felt a deep sense of security.


    Then, he returned to the internet, continuing his frantic cram session for knowledge.


    He finally grasped why people say knowledge is power!


    The $30,000 he earned today was all thanks to him cramming German history and dissecting countless articles critiquing German history in order to close the deal with that German expat and secure the contract.


    Of course, he understood the root of his ability was still his golden finger��a mystical gift that allowed him a glimpse into future intelligence.


    Because of it, his future brimmed with infinite possibilities.


    Fixating his gaze on the three-pointed star ornament at the front of the car, Li Zhiyan felt a swell of confidence in his future!


    Just then, a passing young woman with a spirited demeanor asked him for his WeChat.


    This made Li Zhiyan laugh and shake his head in disbelief. Driving a car like this, people really might mistake him for a trust-fund baby.


    ...


    After returning home, Shen Hongmei headed straight for a shower.


    The weather had been unbearably hot lately.


    Ever since her husband passed away, Xu Qianqian had basically stopped staying at home, spending her school breaks hanging out at her "best friend��s" place.


    Shen Hongmei had always deemed her daughter a particularly obedient and good child.


    So, she never really concerned herself with Xu Qianqian.


    As she showered, the alcohol began to wear off gradually.


    A deep sense of regret stirred within her; drinking had once again caused her to lose control.


    She knew in her heart it was the loneliness��years upon years of utter solitude��that had consumed her.


    That haunting, soul-deep loneliness was something beyond her ability to eradicate.


    And what happened during her parting with Li Zhiyan only compounded her feelings of shame, leaving her utterly mortified. The ties between her and Li Zhiyan had now grown impossibly tangled and complex.


    Among the "Shanghai Three Aunts," Shen Hongmei��s heart was in complete disarray.


    Meanwhile, in her air-conditioned office, He Yanrong also couldn��t settle herself. She was scrolling through pages on German history.


    Her mind replayed the image of Li Zhiyan today, speaking fluent German while conversing about German history. His drinking prowess only added to the impression��this kid was undoubtedly a prodigy.


    "Rongrong, aren��t you feeling lonely too?"


    "All these years, your heart��s probably been aching with loneliness, hasn��t it?"


    "I think you��ve developed feelings for that Li Zhiyan."


    "Don��t talk nonsense..."


    A faint blush of embarrassment spread across He Yanrong��s alluring face.


    "I bet if you made the first move, you��d have him wrapped around your finger!"


    "They say when men chase women, it��s like crossing mountains, but when women chase men, it��s just a thin veil standing in between."


    "One decisive move from you, and that kid would obediently fall for you hook, line, and sinker!"


    "Stop spouting rubbish!"


    He Yanrong��s face reflected irritation. She genuinely didn��t have any intentions like that. Seeing her displeasure, Liu Li quickly shifted the subject.


    In comparison, the quietest of all was the tipsy Lai Feifei.


    She sprawled beneath her blanket in an exaggerated "��" shape, enjoying the cool breeze of the air conditioner.


    She kept murmuring in her sleep.


    "Zaizai, I��m truly your biological mother."


    "If you don��t believe me, I can get Director Shen to testify."


    "She was the one who delivered you back then. Your mom had a hard labor giving birth to you."


    ...


    Time swiftly reached nine o��clock.


    Li Zhiyan set off for Zhao Shumin��s company. On the way, his thoughts wandered extensively.


    He realized that the intelligence he received was mostly connected to people with ties to him.


    And in moments when the aunts were in danger, the intelligence invariably surfaced.


    "Perhaps the emergence of this information is tied to my innermost desires."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t mull over this too deeply.


    At Zhao Shumin��s company, most of the coworkers had already left for the day. Even the young woman who had a spat with Zhao Shumin yesterday had apologized to her today.


    In these times, everyone knew how hard it was just to keep going. Within a company, no one wanted to foster bad blood. After all, you��d run into the same people day in and day out, and such grudges only brought unnecessary trouble.


    Zhao Shumin understood this well, and she reconciled with the female coworker.


    The cake that Li Zhiyan brought her last night had truly comforted her. S��ar?h the ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As she picked up her patched and re-stitched canvas bag, ready to leave for the day, the boss, Liu Changsheng, suddenly stepped out.


    "Xiao Zhao."


    "You stay behind to work overtime."


    Liu Changsheng, at 45, was older than Zhao Shumin.


    Thus, he habitually referred to her as "Xiao Zhao."


    Zhao Shumin wanted to head home, but defying her boss��s orders wasn��t an option. She knew all too well that layoffs were common everywhere these days.


    Plenty of people were struggling to pay their mortgages.

 Chapter 66 - 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it’s all just a dream?????_2

    Chapter 66: 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it��s all just a dream?????_2Although suburban housing prices are continuously dropping these days, there��s still a bottom line. For ordinary people, the down payment is an undeniable fortune.


    I have to cherish this job.


    In Zhao Shumin��s heart, she��s always preoccupied with helping her son buy a house so he can get married.


    These days, young people don��t marry or have relationships, and if they go back to their hometown, they��ll be pointed at and mocked like monkeys.


    Zhao Shumin murmured an acknowledgment and stayed behind.


    Although there weren��t any other people left in the office, it did have surveillance cameras installed. This gave Zhao Shumin a sense of safety.


    With cameras around, Liu Changsheng probably wouldn��t dare try anything. Sear?h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at Zhao Shumin staying back,


    Liu Changsheng felt a surge of excitement in his heart. This woman finally stayed behind. Tonight, no matter what, he had to take her down.


    However, fearing that other employees might return unexpectedly, Liu Changsheng went back to his own office first to wait for an opportunity.


    "This woman is really way over the top..."


    As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together like a fly.


    He started daydreaming about certain things, realizing just how vast the difference was between one woman and another.


    Even though his own wife was in her forties, she��d already completely transformed into an old hag!


    Despite using layers of cosmetics, she was still an old hag. Watching his wife put on makeup every day made him feel utterly disgusted.


    But Zhao Shumin was entirely different. Her skin remained supple, delicate, and fair �� even without using a single cosmetic product, she was far brighter than his wife.


    And with such an amazing figure paired with such a slim waist...


    His desire for her had been building for quite some time.


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan had already entered the company building.


    "Third floor."


    This building was undeniably old, so much so that it didn��t even have an elevator and there were cracks all over the floor.


    Looking at the large staircase in the middle, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel disdain.


    He ascended the stairs, sweat dripping from him in the stifling heat.


    The weather in midsummer really felt like being inside a massive steam cooker!


    No one could endure such high temperatures.


    Once on the third floor, Li Zhiyan walked directly to the right and entered Zhao Shumin��s office.


    Touching the camera hidden on his chest, he was there to gather evidence against Liu Changsheng.


    Soon, he spotted Liu Changsheng, with his shaved head shining, heading towards the shared office space. Careful not to raise any alarms, Li Zhiyan hid for a moment before following him inside.


    At that moment, Liu Changsheng was entirely consumed by lust, so he didn��t even notice Li Zhiyan��s presence.


    Walking up to Zhao Shumin, he cleared his throat.


    Zhao Shumin instinctively felt extremely alert.


    Turning her head, she noticed Li Zhiyan standing not far behind her.


    Li Zhiyan quickly made a silencing gesture to her, and Zhao Shumin, understanding his intent, remained quiet, acting as though Li Zhiyan wasn��t there.


    "Boss, what brings you here? You should��ve gone home by now."


    "Eh, what��s the rush?"


    Liu Changsheng rubbed his hands together like a fly once again, unaware that Li Zhiyan was recording everything he did and said.


    "My old hag went hiking!"


    "It��ll be several days before she gets back."


    "So it doesn��t matter if I don��t go home tonight."


    Opening with what he thought were brilliant remarks, Liu Changsheng assumed Zhao Shumin would understand his underlying intentions.


    "I think your wife is actually quite beautiful."


    "Oh, come on, Xiao Zhao, don��t flatter her. She��s just an old hag."


    Sitting down and seeing Zhao Shumin willing to chat with him, Liu Changsheng rubbed his hands together again, convinced that tonight was in the bag.


    "Compared to you, her looks are nowhere close �� she��s practically a masculine-looking woman, with wrinkles everywhere on her face."


    "Not like you, your face is all clean and fair."


    "So beautiful, as much beauty as one could possibly have."


    "And as for your figure, using popular internet terms, it��s like a big bombshell."


    "No, correction �� a double bombshell, haha."


    Thinking himself humorous, he laughed, assuming Zhao Shumin probably admired him too.


    "Boss, please go home now. I have to work overtime."


    Frowning slightly, Zhao Shumin felt deeply uncomfortable.


    The boss keeping her back alone for overtime clearly had intentions behind it.


    However, glancing at Li Zhiyan behind her, she quickly felt a sense of calm.


    With Xiao Yan there to protect her, Liu Changsheng wouldn��t dare do anything.


    "Why go home?"


    "Xiao Zhao, don��t you have even a little bit of affection for me?"


    "I really like you. Every night, when I dream, it��s your face I see."


    "I want to be with you."


    Zhao Shumin clenched her small fists tightly.


    "If you keep this up, I��m going to call for help!"


    "Call for help? Save your energy for later tonight when you��ll actually need to call."


    "After all, you��ll be under a lot of strain, and your stamina will definitely wear out quickly."


    As he spoke, Liu Changsheng attempted to make a move on her, but Zhao Shumin, already on guard, grabbed the stool near her and placed it in front of herself.


    This made Liu Changsheng hesitate greatly.


    He was fully aware that this woman in front of him was nothing less than a fierce fighter. If he pushed her too far, she could very well smash him with the stool hard enough to send him to the hospital.


    This made his initial plan to throw his arms around Zhao Shumin and kiss her deeply fall apart.


    Even if he intended to force himself on her, he��d have to find a way to trick that stool away from her first.


    "Put the stool down, I won��t approach you, okay?"


    "Keep it up and I��ll call the police!"


    "There are cameras everywhere here �� don��t break the law!"

 Chapter 67 - 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it’s all just a dream?????_3

    Chapter 67: 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it��s all just a dream?????_3Liu Changsheng lit a cigarette, inhaled, and exhaled a smoke ring. The camera had already been turned off by him, so even if he harassed Zhao Shumin, there would be no evidence left.


    "Xiao Zhao, you must be really tight on money, right?"


    After failing at his initial attempt, Liu Changsheng changed tactics.


    "Your son is already in his twenties and still unmarried. I��m guessing it��s because he can��t afford a house."


    "That has nothing to do with you!"


    "Oh, it has everything to do with me."


    "You see, you��re a divorced woman who scrapes by on a measly salary, saving every penny."


    "Even though housing prices are dropping in most parts of the country, including the suburbs of Shanghai��"


    "For you, it��s still an astronomical sum."


    "Let��s do this."


    "Be with me, be my mistress. In addition to your base salary, I��ll give you an extra six thousand yuan a month, how about that?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Not only will you have extra money to spend, but you��ll also get to ride in a Benz."


    "I��ll even gift you LV bags and luxury makeup products, ensuring you live the life of a rich wife in Shanghai."


    "But you��ll have to get an IUD; I don��t like using condoms."


    At that moment, Shumin could no longer control her emotions.


    "Get lost! You animal!"


    Though she was indeed an ordinary person relying on a fixed salary, Zhao Shumin was undoubtedly a deeply traditional woman at heart.


    The thought of being someone��s kept woman was worse than death for her.


    With her attractive looks and her figure that many envied, countless men had coveted and pursued her over the years.


    However, having experienced domestic abuse since childhood, Zhao Shumin harbored a deep-seated fear of men. The thought of remarriage had never even crossed her mind.


    There was even a time someone offered her twenty thousand yuan a month to be with him, and she had refused.


    So how could she possibly agree to Liu Changsheng? Even if he offered her a hundred thousand yuan a month, she wouldn��t have considered it for even a second!


    "You filthy bitch!"


    "Don��t want a Benz? Acting high and mighty, huh."


    After throwing out his last-ditch "ace", he still got no reaction from Shumin.


    Liu Changsheng lost control of himself, furiously flicking his cigarette butt to the ground. He lunged at Zhao Shumin, trying to forcefully touch her and steal a kiss.


    If he could kiss her and make some physical contact��


    He was certain it would ignite Zhao Shumin��s desires!


    There was no way a forty-something-year-old woman, single for so many years, could suppress those bottled-up urges!


    As he got closer and closer to Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan suddenly charged in.


    He leapt and landed a solid kick squarely on Liu Changsheng��s kidneys!


    A wave of excruciating pain surged through Liu Changsheng!


    Terrified and in pain, Liu Changsheng scrambled backward. He had thought it was just him and Zhao Shumin in the office.


    Who would��ve expected a young man to burst in mid-way and deliver a devastating kick to his kidneys?


    "Who the hell are you?!"


    "Who I am doesn��t matter. You��ll have plenty of time to explain everything to the police."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan dialed the police. A surge of satisfaction flooded his heart��righteous acts like beating up scumbags felt incredible.


    The way that flying kick had connected was just so damn satisfying, like he��d done it countless times before!


    ...


    Before long, the police arrived and took all three of them to the station.


    In the mediation room, the officers found Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin surprisingly familiar.


    "Weren��t you two in here a few days ago after getting into a fight?"


    "Didn��t I tell you to have someone come pick you up back then?"


    Li Zhiyan replied, "Yes, officer. That was me."


    "So what��s the story now? Why are you fighting again?"


    Liu Changsheng, attempting to turn the tables, chimed in.


    "Officer, I was having a conversation with my employee when this guy barged in and attacked me. My back is still killing me!"


    "Is that true?"


    Just as Zhao Shumin was about to speak, Li Zhiyan cut her off. "Officer, that��s absolutely not how it happened."


    "This man tried to assault my Aunt Zhao."


    The officer couldn��t help but feel confused. This young man had previously been fighting with this woman to the point of having his shirt torn apart.


    That kind of scene had seemed like they were mortal enemies.


    And now, just days later, they were on such good terms? It was baffling.


    "I have evidence."


    "Video evidence."


    The officer leaned in as Li Zhiyan played the video he had recorded. He silently congratulated himself for being prepared in advance.


    If he had rushed in unprepared, delivering that kick without prior planning��


    In an office with no surveillance cameras, explaining the situation would have been tricky.


    After watching the video evidence, the officer��s expression turned serious.


    "You��ve got some nerve."


    "Harassing and assaulting women��unacceptable."


    "Take him into custody."


    Law enforcement is all about evidence. With the video Li Zhiyan provided, Liu Changsheng was immediately detained.


    It never occurred to Liu Changsheng, even in his wildest nightmares, that Li Zhiyan would��ve been recording the whole time.


    After returning, the officers sat down to comfort Zhao Shumin.


    "Ma��am, there��s no need to worry. He��s been detained for seven days."


    "Young man, well done. That was a heroic act."


    "Here��s a little commendation��a police teddy bear for you."


    The officer handed over a police-themed teddy bear to Li Zhiyan. Ever since their previous encounter at the station, the two had become friends, much to the officer��s amazement.


    ...


    At 11:30 PM, Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin left the station.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "What brought you to the office tonight?"


    Watching Li Zhiyan��s shadow undulate with his steps, Zhao Shumin asked.


    Her heart was filled with a strange sense of wonder.


    It all felt like a dream! Just when she was terrified, Li Zhiyan had appeared.

 Chapter 68 - 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it’s all just a dream?????_4

    Chapter 68: 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it��s all just a dream?????_4"Aunt Zhao, I noticed you hadn��t left work yet, so I thought you might be working overtime."


    "Yeah, working overtime was supposed to end at ten, but then he kept me back to work even more overtime. That bastard!"


    Thinking about what had just happened, Zhao Shumin still felt incredibly furious inside.


    That damned Liu Changming. Today, he tried to touch me. If Xiao Yan hadn��t been there, I might have been seriously taken advantage of.


    "Today, I thought about going upstairs to check on you, and I overheard Liu Changming muttering about wanting to assault you. I recorded it."


    "Ever since your prospective daughter-in-law tried to set me up last time, I��ve been keeping this camera on me all the time."


    Talking about this, Zhao Shumin also started feeling embarrassed.


    Xiao Yan really is such an incredibly kind-hearted person.


    But last time, without even figuring out the truth, I ripped his clothes apart like a lunatic, totally unreasonable.


    Every time I think about the real story, I hate myself deeply for what I did.


    Even while making breakfast for Li Zhiyan, she couldn��t shake the feeling of guilt towards him.


    "I��m sorry, Xiao Yan."


    "It��s okay, Aunt. That��s all in the past. Look how good our relationship is now, right?"


    "You��re even making me food, Aunt Zhao. You��re my favorite!" S��arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Besides, back then you had no idea about the truth."


    "If it were me, I��d probably have jumped to protect my family too."


    "Hmm."


    But Zhao Shumin couldn��t help still feeling guilty toward Li Zhiyan.


    "I followed them, and you know what happened after that."


    At that moment, the two passed by a barbecue bar.


    "Xiao Yan, are you hungry? Let��s go in and have some late-night barbecue."


    Although Zhao Shumin was usually very frugal, she never held back when treating Li Zhiyan. And especially today��if it hadn��t been for him, she might really have been assaulted.


    "Alright."


    Once seated at the barbecue bar, Li Zhiyan ordered some grilled skewers and also asked for a few beers. Nothing beats an ice-cold beer on a summer night to cool down.


    "Aunt, with this incident, I suppose you��re going to lose your job, right?"


    Talking about this, Zhao Shumin let out a soft "hmm."


    "The boss has been taken into custody, so there��s no way this job can continue."


    "He probably hates my guts now."


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t even worry about that. Getting detained��it serves him right."


    "Honestly, I didn��t want to keep working there. Even though jobs are hard to come by, he was always harassing me verbally."


    "This time, this is a blessing in disguise."


    "Xiao Yan, thank you so much for tonight. I��m treating you to this meal."


    "Think of it as a token of gratitude."


    "I owe you big time."


    Li Zhiyan asked worriedly, "Aunt, have you thought about what��s next?"


    "What will you do moving forward? Jobs aren��t easy to find these days."


    "Some of my relatives are just sitting at home jobless."


    Li Zhiyan had read online about how easy job hunting supposedly used to be back in 2013�C2014.


    Casual jobs paid seven or eight thousand yuan monthly.


    But he��d sent out resumes for ages now, with no responses whatsoever, not even interview calls.


    Eventually, it was only with Shen Hongmei��s help that he��d managed to land a job completely unrelated to his field of study��and thus began his miserable journey as a wage worker.


    There was a hint of confusion in Zhao Shumin��s eyes.


    "Aunt has been considering a few options."


    "One thought was opening a clothing store; I know quite a few wholesale suppliers."


    "I could get inventory at good prices, but it��s only an idea."


    "If I can find a job, it��s still better to find steady employment."


    Deep down, Zhao Shumin was conservative by nature. Starting a business seemed too risky for her.


    "Hmm, Aunt. People with ambition these days are mostly deep in debt, owing tens of thousands."


    "Let��s keep things steady for now. If nothing pans out with jobs, then we can think about opening a store."


    While speaking, Li Zhiyan caught sight of a piece of packaging sticking out of Zhao Shumin��s bag.


    He recognized it instantly. Clearly, it was a pair of stockings��flesh-colored nylons.


    Aunt Zhao bought stockings?! Li Zhiyan was dumbfounded!


    This woman had always dressed conservatively and even boringly. Things like stockings, dresses, or heels that carried any femininity��she had never touched them.


    Casually, he pulled the stockings out, and Zhao Shumin turned completely red-faced.


    To her, such items symbolized "cheap and vulgar." She��d always believed that only provocative women liked wearing them.


    If someone saw them, she��d feel indescribably embarrassed.


    "Xiao Yan, put that away quickly."


    Zhao Shumin shook slightly, wanting to stash the stockings away.


    "These aren��t a big deal, Aunt Zhao. You��re overthinking. Honestly, it��s nothing to be bothered about. Look around you��this is modern times."


    Scanning the room, Zhao Shumin saw everyone engrossed in their own little worlds, indeed paying her no attention.


    This allowed her to let out a small sigh of relief.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt really feels awkward wearing these stockings. But I thought you��d like them..."


    "So I thought I��d wear them and then give them to you��I just don��t want you to steal anymore."


    "Aunt Zhao, I swear, I��ve never stolen a thing."


    Li Zhiyan knew there was no way to explain himself at this point.


    "Oh, stop lying, Aunt saw that bit of cloth peeking out of your pocket before��weren��t those stockings?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Great. Now there��s no way to clear this up, not even in the next life��I��m really not that kind of person!


    To avoid making Li Zhiyan feel awkward, Zhao Shumin stopped talking about it.


    Very soon, the barbecue skewers and beers were brought out.


    Li Zhiyan opened a bottle and handed it to Zhao Shumin. However, she seemed a little nervous holding it.

 Chapter 69 - 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it’s all just a dream?????_5

    Chapter 69: 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it��s all just a dream?????_5"Aunt has never drunk alcohol."


    "Really..."


    "Really, my dad used to say that alcohol is for men to drink, and I don��t deserve to drink it."


    "Well then, Aunt Zhao, you must try it properly today."


    "I won��t get drunk, will I?"


    "Don��t worry, Aunt Zhao!"


    "The alcohol content in beer is very low, it��s almost like drinking a soft drink."


    Only after Li Zhiyan said this, Zhao Shumin felt more at ease.


    Perhaps she really doesn��t need to worry about so many things.


    "Okay, then Aunt will drink a little with you."


    After taking a few sips of beer, Zhao Shumin found the taste quite good. S��ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt, is it tasty?"


    "It��s pretty good, the taste isn��t bad."


    "Just feels a bit strange to Aunt."


    "That��s normal, beer tastes like this."


    Picking up some grilled chives, Li Zhiyan was indeed hungry, now was the real time for a late-night snack.


    "Xiao Yan, is your work going well?"


    "Pretty good, not much trouble, not too tiring, and the salary is decent."


    "That��s good."


    "Xiao Yan, college graduates like you have it good, no need for heavy labor."


    "Aunt is unemployed this time and doesn��t know if she can find a job."


    Perhaps because of the alcohol, Zhao Shumin��s words noticeably became a bit gloomy.


    "It��s okay, Aunt Zhao, everything will get better."


    "And your tailoring skills are so good, even if you can��t find a job, you can open a custom women��s clothing store, tailor-made."


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin��s eyes light up.


    If it��s like that, it really seems like the cost would be much lower.


    "Can it work?"


    "I think it can, but find a job first."


    The two chatted, and their emotions warmed up continually.


    The more Zhao Shumin looked at Li Zhiyan, the more she liked him; this child is sincere, kind, and emotionally stable.


    Unlike her own son, who last time even thought of domestic violence against her for Liu Li, just like his biological father.


    If only Li Zhiyan were her biological son, how happy she would be.


    The thought of such feelings didn��t even dare cross Zhao Shumin��s mind.


    And Li Zhiyan too understood the real Zhao Shumin better, as Aunt Lai had said, Zhao Shumin��s nature is kind, and it was true.


    She was just a kind woman turned shrew due to too much domestic violence.


    In the future, he should treat Aunt Zhao better.


    At this time, the reward for the task also came through.


    Li Zhiyan once again owned a Two Yuan Store!


    Counting the two small supermarkets before, Li Zhiyan now had three stores, although the profit was still unclear.


    But in his heart, he felt very confident.


    That distinct male confidence also swelled considerably.


    At 12 o��clock, the information updated on time.


    [Buying this stack of scratch tickets at the Lottery Store can yield a profit of 1000.]


    The first piece of news made Li Zhiyan feel a wave of relief.


    [The foreign woman Catherine has already left for the United States to visit relatives.]


    [In the afternoon, He Yanrong will be practicing subject two at Minsheng Driving School.]


    [Liu Changsheng��s wife found out about his detention and rushed back overnight to tear him apart.]


    Today��s 1000 wild scratch tickets were the only useful information, the rest was insignificant.


    But Li Zhiyan was already quite content, 1000 yuan really is a considerable income, one step at a time building his savings.


    His savings were getting closer to 200,000, and once he got his driver��s license, he��d first buy a MINI, making commuting to work much more convenient.


    Riding a shared e-bike was comfortable, but it was too hot after all.


    Commuting in air-conditioned comfort is much better.


    Although Aunt Lai��s Maybach was parked there, Li Zhiyan never thought of driving her Maybach, he knows his place very well.


    Even though Aunt Lai often made flirty jokes, she always maintained a proper distance with him, she just saw him as a child.


    She just took teasing him as a daily enjoyment.


    Unless they were really together, he wouldn��t think of driving her car.


    Even Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong, despite their good relationship with Aunt Lai, wouldn��t drive her car unless necessary.


    After all, the car had too much significance for its owner.


    At 12:30, the two left the barbecue restaurant, and Li Zhiyan didn��t even realize when Zhao Shumin had secretly paid the bill.


    After coming out, Li Zhiyan clearly saw that Zhao Shumin had drunk too much.


    Having never touched alcohol, Zhao Shumin was unsteady on her feet.


    Staggering, she caught Li Zhiyan��s attention.


    "Aunt Zhao, are you okay?"


    "Aunt is fine."


    "When Aunt gets home, let me put on stockings for you, see if you like it."


    "Aunt really doesn��t want you to become a thief."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He really felt that in her heart, Zhao Shumin had his best interests at heart.


    The traditional heart of shrew-like behavior was well known to him, but for his sake, she was willing to wear stockings, he could feel it.


    If she hadn��t misunderstood him as that kind of person, perhaps she wouldn��t wear stockings in her lifetime.


    Looking at the endless white crevice, Li Zhiyan swallowed hard.


    If Aunt Zhao wore stockings paired with a short skirt and high heels, what kind of scene would that be.


    Imagining it made Li Zhiyan��s blood surge a little.


    "Okay..."


    After escorting Zhao Shumin home, she went straight to Li Zhiyan��s room.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Hold on, Aunt will wear stockings for you."


    After closing the door, Li Zhiyan realized a problem, Zhao Shumin was drunk.


    If Aunt Zhao wasn��t drunk, she would never be so proactive.


    After entering the room, Li Zhiyan saw Zhao Shumin sitting down lightly, intending to change into stockings.

 Chapter 70 - 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it’s all just a dream?????_6

    Chapter 70: 058 Drunken woman mistakenly thinks it��s all just a dream?????_6However, she was already very tired after working overtime for a day and staying up late. She just wanted to lie down and rest for a while.


    Lying there, she felt as though she couldn��t get up.


    "Aunt, don��t bother changing. Just rest."


    "I��ll hold you while you sleep on the pillow."


    Li Zhiyan looked at Zhao Shumin, who still exuded a bold charm while lying there.


    He felt his hormones surging uncontrollably.


    The bold charm truly lived up to its name. Gently picking Zhao Shumin up, Li Zhiyan moved her head onto his pillow.


    Then, he placed the stockings he was holding in the drawer, adding another item to his collection. After turning on the air conditioning,


    he looked at Zhao Shumin, who seemed already asleep in his bed. He knew,


    tonight he had to sleep with Zhao Shumin. With this much heat, could he even fall asleep alone...


    Li Zhiyan had his doubts.


    He went to the bathroom to take a cool shower, then returned to his bed.


    He lay down beside Zhao Shumin.


    Watching her steady breathing, under the faint light filtering in through the window, Li Zhiyan began admiring Zhao Shumin��s fair and delicate face and her smooth white curves.


    "Aunt Zhao is really beautiful..."


    Li Zhiyan thought that, in terms of looks, Zhao Shumin was definitely on par with the Shanghai Three Aunts. Each of those mature women had their own unique appeal.


    But Aunt Zhao didn��t dress herself up the way they did. She looked a bit plain, though her natural beauty couldn��t be ignored.


    Plus, the fragrance coming from Zhao Shumin gave Li Zhiyan the impression it was her natural scent.


    The pillow was partially occupied by Aunt Zhao, so Li Zhiyan had no choice but to lie next to her, instinctively wrapping his arms around her fragrant form.


    In truth, he really didn��t want to act this way! It was just that the position of the pillow forced him to.


    He was compelled to do so.


    Holding Zhao Shumin in his arms, gradually, Li Zhiyan fell asleep as well.


    Around three in the morning, sounds from the neighboring room woke Li Zhiyan up with a start.


    "Damn it, some people really have no decency��middle of the night of all times."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but curse.


    Zhao Shumin was also stirred awake by the noise from next door.


    The saying "thirty like wolves, forty like tigers" couldn��t have been more accurate.


    A primal instinct inside Zhao Shumin awakened. Groggy with sleep, she realized she was being held by Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    Zhao Shumin, who hadn��t been drinking, felt light as if floating.


    She thought she was dreaming��reality wouldn��t allow her to do anything.


    In reality, she should have been in her room, sleeping under a fan. Otherwise, why would it feel so hot?


    In the dream, doing something with Xiao Yan felt like it wasn��t a big deal.


    Convinced that she was dreaming, Zhao Shumin began letting herself go completely. S��arch* The n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After suppressing her desires for so many years, she didn��t want to hold back any longer.


    Li Zhiyan, hearing Zhao Shumin call his name, thought she wanted him to do something, but he didn��t expect that in the next moment, Zhao Shumin kissed him.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t speak, realizing he was being kissed forcefully.


    Then Zhao Shumin pressed him down.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt misses you, Aunt has missed you so much."


    "In the dream, Aunt can finally love you properly."


    "No need to worry about anyone finding out..."


    Believing she was in a dream, Zhao Shumin acted without restraint. Li Zhiyan couldn��t believe that, within just one day, he had encountered two incidents like this.


    Instinctively, he held Zhao Shumin in his arms. The two of them kissed repeatedly.


    Li Zhiyan found himself unable to hold back.


    His instincts completely overpowered him.


    Zhao Shumin felt the same way��the loneliness she had suppressed for more than a decade melded perfectly with her surging hormones now.


    Everything unfolded naturally afterward.


    ...


    The next day, when Li Zhiyan woke up, the events of the previous night flooded his mind like a tide.


    He truly hadn��t expected that he and Zhao Shumin would share such an intimate connection after three hundred days of acquaintance.


    The root cause of everything was still alcohol.


    Zhao Shumin had drunk too much and thought she was dreaming, so she acted entirely without restraint.


    That bold charm!!


    Feeling Zhao Shumin still lying in his arms, Li Zhiyan didn��t dare wake her up.


    He couldn��t imagine what kind of scene it would be when Zhao Shumin woke up and realized that it wasn��t a dream��that everything was starkly real.


    Still, Zhao Shumin would surely remember last night��s events.


    A few beers shouldn��t have led to total memory loss.


    Not long after, Zhao Shumin began to stir awake, feeling the cool indoor temperature.


    She found it strange��why did the fan feel this good?


    Then she felt like she was lying in someone��s warm embrace.


    Last night, Liu Changsheng had kept her behind for overtime and tried to take advantage of her, but Xiao Yan showed up to save her and even ended up at the police station.


    All her memories became crystal clear at this moment.


    Opening her eyes, she saw Li Zhiyan.


    Then she saw her own "Emperor��s New Clothes," and the fragmented scenes of last night flashed through her mind.


    She had thought she was dreaming.


    But she kissed Xiao Yan, and then...


    Oh God, how would she face anyone now?!


    She really had done such things with Xiao Yan, and she had been so forward the entire time.


    If anyone found out, surely they��d scold her as shameless, a woman with no dignity or morals.


    Just thinking about the consequences made Zhao Shumin shudder; facing Li Zhiyan, her longstanding self-esteem issues surfaced again��she felt too old, uneducated, and inadequate.


    She had always viewed Li Zhiyan as a junior, but yesterday...


    Zhao Shumin��s face visibly flushed red; she quickly got up and separated herself from Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan..."


    Zhao Shumin felt that, as the adult, she should have a proper talk with Li Zhiyan.


    But she couldn��t form a single sentence; all her usual fiery demeanor was gone. At this moment, she was more like an embarrassed young girl.


    Not everyone could possess Shen Hongmei��s composed and commanding presence; Zhao Shumin was just an ordinary woman.


    Hurriedly dressing, Zhao Shumin fled from Li Zhiyan��s room.


    This left Li Zhiyan��who also wanted to talk to Zhao Shumin��without the chance.


    "This is serious; I must properly talk to Aunt Zhao."


    "She couldn��t be pregnant, right..."


    Li Zhiyan��s heart was filled with anxiety.

 Chapter 71 - 059 Embarrassed

    Chapter 71: 059 EmbarrassedLi Zhiyan was extremely worried that Zhao Shumin might be pregnant.


    Last night, he truly hadn��t expected it��Zhao Shumin actually thought she was dreaming.


    She took the initiative to cross boundaries with him.


    Li Zhiyan swore that the scene deeply shook him, sending shivers through his very soul.


    After washing up briefly,


    Li Zhiyan walked to Zhao Shumin��s bedroom door and knocked.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    The images from last night still floated in his mind.


    "Xiao Yan, just go to work first,"


    "I need a good rest. Xiao Yan, please leave."


    "I��m exhausted..."


    Zhao Shumin, her face burning red, said to Li Zhiyan.


    Her voice trembled with every word. For someone as conservative as her, even wearing stockings felt shameful.


    Let alone crossing a moral boundary with a young man only 20 years old.


    "Alright, Aunt. Rest well."


    "And... maybe buy some medicine."


    After saying that, Li Zhiyan left the house.


    He knew if she got pregnant, it would be a huge problem. Even if he wanted to be with Zhao Shumin, she would never agree right now. A pregnancy would only create endless trouble.


    The complications involved were just too overwhelming.


    ...


    Li Zhiyan walked away.


    Inside her room, Zhao Shumin sat under the fan, feeling how its breeze was entirely different from air conditioning.


    Lying in Li Zhiyan��s room, under his blanket, the feeling had indeed been too comfortable.


    Perhaps it was that different feeling, coupled with the light-headedness from drinking,


    that made her believe she was dreaming, leading to what she did.


    And she was even so proactive about it.


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but think back to that time Liu Yan massaged Li Zhiyan��s shoulders, feeling history had repeated itself.


    But this time, there was a twist for Li Zhiyan.


    "What am I going to do now?"


    "How am I supposed to face him or that child in the future?"


    "He��s just a kid, and I��m old enough to be his mother. And yet this happened."


    Her body burning with shame, Zhao Shumin kept repenting. She felt she��d ruined Li Zhiyan��s innocence. S��arch* The N?velFire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She felt she had wronged him��after all, he was still just a college student.


    After a long while,


    she finally remembered the medicine Li Zhiyan had mentioned. It suddenly hit her��she really needed to hurry and get it.


    If she ended up pregnant with Li Zhiyan��s child, she wouldn��t be able to show her face anywhere. He was just a college student.


    Getting dressed, Zhao Shumin headed straight to the bathroom to freshen up. After tidying herself up, her face still red, she walked to a pharmacy outside the neighborhood.


    However, after some hesitation, she walked for quite a while longer.


    Eventually, she entered another pharmacy carefully.


    "Um... can I get a box of morning-after pills?"


    Zhao Shumin felt deeply embarrassed.


    She��d always thought that kind of intimacy was something for young people, not someone like her, a middle-aged woman.


    After all, at her age, doing such things seemed inappropriate.


    Thankfully, the pharmacist didn��t seem surprised.


    Nowadays, in an era of unrestrained��even excessive��freedoms, it wasn��t uncommon for a forty-year-old woman to purchase birth control pills.


    "Are they for before or after the fact?"


    "What..."


    Zhao Shumin had never taken this kind of medication before. After giving birth to Shang Shunsheng,


    her ex-husband had never touched her again, though he had hit her many times.


    It wasn��t until his mistress became pregnant that they divorced. At that time, Zhao Shumin feared the stigma of divorce and didn��t want to separate.


    But after being beaten several more times, she finally agreed to divorce.


    "When did you and your husband... do it?"


    The pharmacist looked at Zhao Shumin, thinking she seemed like someone from another era��how could she not know such basic information?


    "Last night..."


    "Then it��s post-exposure. Take one pill��it��s 32 yuan."


    Handing her the medication, the pharmacist pointed to the payment code. After paying, Zhao Shumin left the pharmacy with her face burning red.


    The entire way back, she felt like a thief sneaking around.


    Though a few men glanced at her legs, no one seemed to notice what she had just done. When she got home, even though her stomach was growling,


    she first returned to her room. She poured a glass of warm water from the thermos she��d been using for over a decade.


    After taking the pill,


    she finally felt a bit of relief. She hid the remaining pills in her sewing kit.


    "This should prevent pregnancy, right?"


    Saying this, she buried her face in her hands, collapsing onto the bed, still unable to accept everything.


    She was this old, and yet she had stolen Xiao Yan��s innocence��she truly felt she owed him so much.


    While thinking about how to make it up to Li Zhiyan, she also felt she couldn��t face him anymore.


    ...


    The days that followed were just as calm as ever, except for the unchanging heat of midsummer.


    During this time, Li Zhiyan successfully hit his first month��s KPI target with the help of some inside information, meaning he could take it easy for a while.


    As for next month��s KPI, that wouldn��t count until the contracts were signed next month.


    But over these past few days, one thing kept replaying in his mind: Aunt Zhao��s waist was just incredible.


    These days, Lai Feifei sent him constant memes on WeChat of women holding babies.


    She often joked about being Li Zhiyan��s mom. But he didn��t take the drunkard��s words to heart��after all, if a drunkard behaved normally, that would be strange!


    Shen Hongmei was busy as usual.


    While learning to drive, he frequently ran into He Yanrong, and their relationship grew naturally closer with time.


    Li Zhiyan could feel that He Yanrong admired him.


    But the thing that troubled him the most was still Zhao Shumin.


    Initially, he��d thought that after such an accident, maybe something would progress between him and Zhao Shumin. But over the past few days, Zhao Shumin had barely spoken to him.


    Every time she saw him, she would quickly leave. However, she still brought him breakfast, which showed her concern for him.


    Yet she remained silent.


    This deeply troubled him. He understood that Zhao Shumin couldn��t face him. Sometimes, a woman��s too-constricted inner world wasn��t a good thing either.


    Every time he wanted to talk to her, he couldn��t find a way to start.


    One night, past midnight, Li Zhiyan waited for his intelligence updates as usual.


    [Catherine from OceanWide has returned to the company.]


    This reminded him of Mia at Century Palace.


    That woman was passable in appearance, but after tasting the best wheat, Li Zhiyan truly found it hard to settle for bran.


    He had no interest in technicians anymore.


    Buses should run on their routes. What he really wanted was to buy a few private cars to drive himself.


    Old Bentleys, old A8s, old Maybachs, old Rolls-Royces��any would do.


    [Purchasing this batch of scratch tickets at this Lottery Store could yield a profit of five hundred yuan.]


    The other two updates weren��t significant.


    [This morning, Liu Changsheng��s wife and his brother-in-law will come to Zhao Shumin��s house to shame and harass her.]


    This last piece of news startled Li Zhiyan.


    Liu Changsheng��s wife still had the gall to come to her house!


    Even though it was her husband trying to assault Aunt Zhao��how shameless they all were in that family!


    Still, perhaps this could be an opportunity to break the ice with Aunt Zhao.


    Just as he lay under the covers, his thoughts wandered back to his driving lessons.


    Although he had instructor guidance during his first two lessons, learning manual transmission had been quite the experience.


    But in the past few days, he��d also tried out an automatic car for the C2 license and found it far easier to learn.


    Without needing to shift gears, he only had to step on the brake and accelerator and turn the wheel based on the indicator marks for parking maneuvers. Compared to manual, it was much simpler. If he had applied for the C2 license back then, he might��ve had an easier time.


    But, knowing his C1 tuition fee had already been paid at Minsheng Driving School, and the vehicle records were already submitted to the DMV,


    it was clearly too late to switch to C2 now.


    "C1 it is. The benefit of C1 is that it qualifies you to drive both manual and automatic."


    "Even though most cars nowadays are automatics, only knowing automatic means you can��t drive a manual if needed."


    Thinking about his license, Li Zhiyan eagerly wished to pass his second driving exam soon.


    Gradually, he drifted off to sleep.


    Even in his dreams, he was practicing driving at the school��he truly longed for his driver��s license.


    ...


    The next morning, still dazed, he was startled by the loud sound of someone pounding on the door.


    "You bitch!"


    "You shameless slut, open up!"


    "Flirting with my husband and wrecking my family, you filthy whore!"

 Chapter 72 - 060 Furious woman tears into the boss’s wife

    Chapter 72: 060 Furious woman tears into the boss��s wifeHere is the English translation of the provided Chinese text:


    Li Zhiyan opened his eyes, feeling somewhat annoyed.


    Although he was usually a mild-tempered person, he had never encountered anyone this shameless before.


    The matter with Liu Changsheng was conclusive.


    The police had detained him.


    In such a situation, a normal person would discipline their husband and feel ashamed.


    Yet, the boss lady brought her brother to cause trouble for Zhao Shumin.


    The thought of it made Li Zhiyan furious.


    At this moment, the Tattooed Man from next door came out swearing and opened his door.


    "Who the hell is it? Are you trying to kill me?"


    "Knocking so early in the morning, what��s your problem?"


    As soon as the door opened, he saw the boss lady Liu Guifen and her brother Liu Guilong, and instantly backed down.


    Liu Guilong was tall, burly, wearing sunglasses with a shaved head, exuding the look of a street thug.


    Even though the Tattooed Man had tattoos, they looked pitifully out of place when compared to Liu Guilong.


    "Are you Zhao Shumin?"


    "No."


    "If not, then get lost! F**k your mother!"


    Liu Guilong cursed. His family was wealthy, and even his brother-in-law had relied on their money to make his fortune.


    Because of this, he was always brash, often resorting to violence with people he disliked and settling it with money later.


    His deep-rooted confidence intimidated the Tattooed Man, who retreated into his room, unwilling to intervene further.


    Right now, the Tattooed Man was genuinely scared.


    "Zhao Shumin, get out here!"


    "Get out here!"


    With that, Liu Guilong kicked Li Zhiyan��s door, and that kick completely ignited Li Zhiyan��s anger!


    In truth, Li Zhiyan didn��t even know these two people.


    But they had come straight to his door and started kicking it. After pulling open the door,


    he looked at Liu Guilong across from him, ready to settle the score.


    Although Li Zhiyan didn��t have trained combat skills, his body had undergone a mutation, making his reactions exceptionally quick.


    Dealing with Liu Guilong would be a walk in the park.


    "You��re Zhao Shumin��s son?"


    "I��m your dad!"


    Li Zhiyan spat back without hesitation. He wasn��t the timid pushover he once was, especially now that he had money.


    Someone cursing at him? No way he��d tolerate it.


    "You little bastard, are you looking for death?"


    At that moment, a sleepy-eyed Zhao Shumin stepped out from her door in her pajamas.


    The boss lady Liu Guifen scanned Zhao Shumin, her heart consumed with jealousy.


    The first time she went to the company, she noticed Zhao Shumin��s figure, and at that moment, jealousy overwhelmed her.


    How could something this perfect exist in the world? Despite spending a fortune on body enhancements, she couldn��t even come close to Zhao Shumin.


    And this woman��s face was pale and flawless, even without makeup.


    At this moment, Liu Guifen��s jealousy toward Zhao Shumin reached its peak.


    That damned b**ch had seduced her husband into doing what he did.


    "You wretched b**ch!"


    "Strutting around the company like a slut, seducing my husband."


    "Do you dream about my husband f**king you?"


    "You, a bumpkin from the countryside, dare to covet my husband��s money!"


    In the meantime, Liu Guilong��s fist was heading toward Li Zhiyan.


    This scene made Zhao Shumin��s heart tighten. Would Xiao Yan get hurt? The boss lady��s brother looked so vicious.


    Li Zhiyan easily dodged Liu Guilong��s fist and engaged in an impromptu boxing match with him in the living room, where there were surveillance cameras.


    He also had his own wearable camera, so there was no reason to feel intimidated.


    Seeing that Li Zhiyan was taking the upper hand, Zhao Shumin��s heart noticeably relaxed.


    "It��s you who��s the wretched b**ch��an old, ugly b**ch at that!"


    Zhao Shumin spat back without hesitation.


    Hearing her fiery retort, Li Zhiyan realized how gentle Zhao Shumin had been with him recently��almost enough for him to forget she was inherently a fierce spitfire.


    "Look at your face, yellow and sallow."


    "After all the makeup, still yellow and unsightly. You claim you��re fifty, but you look sixty."


    "The boss��s face, like a shoehorn, is already ancient, and you, old b**ch, look like his mom."


    When Zhao Shumin still had her job, she kept a gentle demeanor at work.


    She treated the boss and his wife with respect and civility because her livelihood depended on it.


    Now that she was unemployed, she didn��t need to care anymore.


    So when facing the boss lady, she showed no mercy.


    Li Zhiyan continued to brawl with the boss lady��s brother, but it was one-sided. Li Zhiyan kept landing blows while Liu Guilong had no chance to hit back.


    Constantly taking hits enraged him internally.


    "You wretched b**ch!"


    Liu Guifen found herself running out of insults. She hadn��t anticipated how vicious Zhao Shumin��s words could be. She was completely overwhelmed.


    "You��re a nasty, ugly b**ch��a fat pig at that!"


    "You don��t belong here; go back to the slaughterhouse and stop stirring up trouble!"


    "You shameless fool who can��t tell right from wrong. No wonder your husband is always out chasing mistresses. I��d be disgusted by a woman as old and ugly as you who paints her face like some cheap opera singer."


    "Seduce your husband? Check him out��nothing but a balding loser! He and you, the fat pig, are a perfect match."


    "Only a b**ch like you would think he��s a treasure!"


    Unable to keep up in the war of words, Liu Guifen finally lost control.


    Her original plan had been for her brother to keep Zhao Shumin in check, while she verbally humiliated and slapped Zhao Shumin around.


    But things didn��t go as expected. Her brother wasn��t able to handle Li Zhiyan, and she was verbally battered by Zhao Shumin.


    With her pride crushed, Liu Guifen resorted to violence.


    "I��ll kill you, you wretched b**ch!"


    "Homewrecker!"


    She rushed at Zhao Shumin, intent on attacking her physically. But she underestimated Zhao Shumin��s skill in catfights��this was her forte.


    She charged forward, meeting Liu Guifen head-on, and the two women tangled in a full-blown brawl.


    The furious scene reminded Li Zhiyan just what kind of woman Zhao Shumin was��a spitfire, a forceful fighter.


    This was the quintessential fierce woman. Zhao Aunt��s flexibility and strength in her waist came from countless brawls with other women.


    Compared to Zhao Aunt, other women just weren��t in the same league��she easily overpowered them, bruising and battering them.


    Finally, there was an opportunity for Li Zhiyan to reconnect with Zhao Aunt. Surprisingly, he felt grateful for the ugly boss lady��s arrival.


    Liu Guifen tried grabbing Zhao Shumin��s hair, but Zhao Shumin didn��t give her a chance, seizing Liu Guifen��s hair first.


    A sharp pain shot through her scalp, and the boss lady began howling in agony.


    Using her flexible and strong waist, Zhao Shumin slammed the boss lady down onto the floor. The way the two women fought was utterly explosive.


    As Li Zhiyan kept pummeling Liu Guilong, his eyes remained fixed on Zhao Shumin.


    "You spiteful woman!"


    "Let go of me!"


    "Let go, you wretched b**ch!"


    Liu Guifen sent a punch toward Zhao Shumin, who, feeling the sting, fought back harder.


    Grabbing Liu Guifen��s clothes, Zhao Shumin retaliated fiercely.


    "Rippp!"


    The familiar sound echoed, and Zhao Shumin tore the boss lady��s outfit, exposing her vividly.


    Li Zhiyan recalled a lyric from a song: "Sister said purple is sophisticated."


    Of course, on the boss lady, there was nothing remotely sophisticated. Compared to Zhao Aunt, her figure was worlds apart.


    The double-F rating wasn��t just talk. Zhao Aunt also had an exceptionally slim and flexible waist.


    Outside, neighbors began gathering to watch the commotion.


    Everyone remembered Zhao Shumin��s previous brawl with the old lady next door, where she left blood marks in the hallway. Everyone knew how fierce she could be.


    The loud ruckus had attracted onlookers eager for drama.


    "Bang!"


    With a flying kick, Li Zhiyan sent Liu Guilong sprawling toward the door, leaving him lying on the ground, wailing in agony.


    The once intimidating figure now carried no trace of defiance, only fear in his eyes.


    Zhao Shumin continued to tear into Liu Guifen. After each punch from Liu Guifen, she��d land two slaps across the boss lady��s face.


    Very quickly, Liu Guifen��s plump face was covered in marks. Terrified, she was left humiliated and weakened.


    Spotting a chance, Liu Guifen got up and fled alongside the battered Liu Guilong, both looking utterly defeated.


    With no more drama to watch, the crowd of neighbors slowly dispersed.


    The old lady who had once been bloodied by Zhao Shumin stared at the scene with obvious disappointment. She had hoped for an entertaining spectacle,


    but didn��t expect Zhao Shumin to be so good at fighting.


    As the crowd scattered, Zhao Shumin approached Li Zhiyan with visible concern.


    She began checking him all over in worry.


    "Are you okay, Xiao Yan? Quickly, go back inside. Let Aunt take a look and see if you��re hurt."


    She nudged Li Zhiyan toward his room.


    "Aunt, you��re finally talking to me again."


    Still catching her breath, Zhao Shumin remembered what happened that night.


    But right now, her foremost concern was Li Zhiyan��s wellbeing��it outweighed everything else.


    "We��ll talk about that later." Sear?h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Take off your T-shirt quickly. Aunt needs to check if you��re hurt. That guy looked so vicious."

 Chapter 73 - 061 Consult with Zhao Shumin ????? for the second Two Yuan Store reward

    Chapter 73: 061 Consult with Zhao Shumin ????? for the second Two Yuan Store reward[Five-star certification, a genuine title, feel free to book]


    Zhao Shumin directly started to remove Li Zhiyan��s clothes.


    Right now, her mind wasn��t thinking about anything else��she only wanted to check if Li Zhiyan was injured.


    Once Li Zhiyan��s T-shirt was taken off.


    She meticulously examined every part of his body, and an intense heat surged in Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    Memories of that night a few days ago began flooding back into Zhao Shumin��s mind.


    Why did she feel like she was dreaming? Why did she even go to such lengths willingly?


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t even done anything.


    "Aunt, don��t worry, I really wasn��t hurt."


    Li Zhiyan earnestly reassured Zhao Shumin, hoping to ease her anxiety.


    "It��s good that you��re okay."


    "You scared me to death. I don��t mind enduring some indignity myself, but I absolutely can��t let you get harmed."


    Zhao Shumin had always liked Li Zhiyan deep down.


    And after their relationship unintentionally underwent some changes.


    Zhao Shumin had grown to like Li Zhiyan even more; yet, she hadn��t been able to confront the past events in her heart.


    "Let��s call the police first. They barged into our home like this��we need to report them and teach them a lesson."


    "Mm," Zhao Shumin responded softly.


    She also understood that the animosity between the landlady, her brother, and herself had reached an irreparable point.


    Having been torn apart like that by her, how could she not hold a grudge?


    After making the call to the police, silence filled the room.


    Only the sound of the air conditioner hummed steadily as Li Zhiyan began to talk with Zhao Shumin about what had happened that night.


    "Aunt, that night..."


    Zhao Shumin��s face flushed red and grew hot. She might be brash, but she still held a strong sense of shame.


    "Xiao Yan, that night... it��s Aunt��s fault. You��re a clean, decent college student, but Aunt..."


    Listening to Zhao Shumin��s faltering words, Li Zhiyan already knew why she was avoiding the topic. She must be feeling guilty about what happened. S��ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But honestly, he didn��t care at all. After all, during his adolescence, Li Zhiyan often fantasized about being with a mature woman...


    Back then, it was just a fantasy, yet that night it turned into reality.


    "It��s nothing, Aunt Zhao. We��re both adults and both happy��there��s nothing wrong with that."


    "Mm, Aunt understands. Let��s just pretend it never happened."


    Glancing at Zhao Shumin��s fair d��colletage, after a moment, Li Zhiyan said, "Aunt Zhao, let��s be together."


    The previously composed Zhao Shumin reacted abruptly upon hearing Li Zhiyan��s words, waving her hands hastily.


    "No, no, absolutely not."


    "Aunt Zhao, why not?"


    "Aunt is over twenty years older than you��old enough to be your mother."


    Li Zhiyan noticed how mature women often harbored these concerns, but actually, most people who liked older women shared similar worries too.


    While secret relationships could often be accepted, making it public was a struggle against societal judgment.


    "Aunt Zhao, that��s nothing. It��s a new era now��love is free; age shouldn��t be a barrier. We can do what we want."


    "Aunt isn��t good enough for you."


    Zhao Shumin grew increasingly nervous.


    "You��re a college student, and Aunt dropped out of school after fifth grade."


    Zhao Shumin remembered being forced to quit school as a child. When her mother passed away, she still wanted to study, but her father beat her harshly.


    From then on, she could only stay home sewing, while all the money she earned was taken by her father, leaving her with nothing.


    Thinking of those gloomy memories, her heart filled with despair.


    "So what?"


    "In this day and age, even college students aren��t worth that much."


    "Aunt is old; I can��t be with you."


    "You��re about the same age as Aunt��s son."


    "If people find out about this, Aunt won��t be able to live her life anymore."


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan took Zhao Shumin��s hand.


    "I really like you��a lot."


    Seeing the deep warmth in Li Zhiyan��s gaze, Zhao Shumin��s heart began to overflow with heat and restlessness.


    "Aunt Zhao, just think about it."


    "Think about it, alright? Even if you want to refuse me, at least take some time to consider it, okay?"


    Li Zhiyan knew forcing Zhao Shumin outright wouldn��t work, but he needed to ensure he left himself room to maneuver. After all, his chances seemed promising moving forward.


    "Alright, Aunt will think about it."


    Even though she still felt unsure about accepting Li Zhiyan��s feelings, Zhao Shumin couldn��t suppress the blazing heat hidden in her heart.


    How could she not crave reliving what had happened between them?


    Soon, the police arrived.


    At the police station.


    Li Zhiyan presented the video he had recorded��it showed the actions of the siblings, Liu Guifen and her brother, undeniably clear.


    The officer furrowed his brows.


    He hadn��t expected there were still people who would break into someone��s home and assault them nowadays.


    With concrete evidence, Liu Guifen and her brother were soon detained.


    ...


    "What a pity, Aunt."


    "If they could be sentenced, that would��ve been ideal."


    Li Zhiyan thought a conviction would be perfect, but the law was the law. Since the damage wasn��t severe enough, detention was already the harshest punishment they could receive.


    "Mm, but it��s best to leave things to the police. At least they won��t bother us for the next few days."


    "Aunt, how��s your job search going these days?"

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    Chapter 74: 061 Consult with Zhao Shumin ????? for the second Two Yuan Store reward_2Li Zhiyan also didn��t continue to push Zhao Shumin about being together for the time being. He thought it was better not to press her too hard.


    Otherwise, it might backfire.


    "Not very smooth."


    Walking on the street with Li Zhiyan, talking about this matter made Zhao Shumin feel quite stressed. She hadn��t fallen out with the boss before because she had heard that finding a decent job was particularly difficult now.


    After becoming unemployed, Zhao Shumin truly experienced how hard it was to find a job, even ordinary positions were overcrowded.


    "It��s okay, take your time, no rush, aunty."


    "I��m heading to work first."


    Checking the time, Li Zhiyan also bid farewell to Zhao Shumin.


    Fortunately, the boss lady��s siblings arrived very early today, so Li Zhiyan could still clock in for work on time.


    Not long after clocking in, Catherine, the imposing woman, walked into the office in her high heels.


    "Good day, President."


    "Good day, President."


    Everyone bent down to greet Catherine when she passed by Li Zhiyan��s side.


    Catherine gave Li Zhiyan a look, and from that gaze, Li Zhiyan felt a warning intent. Clearly, this woman wanted to deal with him.


    Li Zhiyan knew this was all because of her son Liu Yichen, but he wasn��t scared because Aunt Lai got his back, so he had no fear of being fired.


    Thinking about the information that suggested sticking it out in Changlong Group would bring great opportunities in the future, Li Zhiyan felt very determined.


    He was determined to wait for that great opportunity.


    After leaving the company, Li Zhiyan went to a lottery store and bought scratch tickets.


    Now he was buying scratch tickets everywhere. Even three to five hundred in profits was something he didn��t mind at all; any amount he could earn was worthwhile.


    Finding an internet caf�� outside, Li Zhiyan contently enjoyed the air conditioning while studying online to recharge his knowledge.


    Now his knowledge was not comparable to before.


    Li Zhiyan felt that if given enough time, he could become a walking encyclopedia. Of course, his main focus was still on learning languages.


    He planned to learn all the languages in the world, but it truly was a time-consuming project since he had to listen to all the grammar and pronunciation bit by bit.


    ...


    At home, Zhao Shumin was sitting by the fan.


    She thought about the incident where Li Zhiyan fought for her today.


    If it wasn��t for him, she would have been in big trouble.


    After all, the boss lady��s brother looked like a tough character not to be messed with, and Zhao Shumin understood the importance of expertise.


    What she excelled at was fighting with women and tearing women��s clothes, something she obviously couldn��t do to men.


    Xiao Yan was really good to her, thinking of all the things that happened recently.


    Zhao Shumin felt a warm sensation in her heart.


    "But after that night, Xiao Yan might just crave more, stealing other people��s stuff more recklessly."


    Just the thought of it made Zhao Shumin a bit apprehensive.


    "I guess I��ll just give my stockings to Xiao Yan."


    Zhao Shumin��s resolve slowly solidified within her.


    After preparing, Zhao Shumin looked at her fair beautiful legs and gently unpacked the stockings.


    Looking at the flesh-tone, Zhao Shumin felt a very embarrassing sensation rise in her heart!


    She had never thought she would wear such a thing on her legs before.


    But Xiao Yan had no interest in her clothes at all, indicating she didn��t have womanly charm in his eyes.


    So she had to wear stockings, and after wearing them for a few days, she would give them to him.


    Wearing stockings for the first time, Zhao Shumin was clearly very clumsy.


    However, women naturally have a knack for wearing stockings.


    The process, though a bit tricky, was fairly smooth.


    "Hope Xiao Yan will like it..."


    Looking at her new outfit, the embarrassing feeling in Zhao Shumin��s heart spread even more.


    ...


    In the afternoon, after arriving at the driving school, he started queuing up.


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t signed up for the small class before because the difference was more than five thousand yuan. Having experienced days of being penniless, Li Zhiyan was very careful about spending money. sea??h th�� Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He saved wherever he could save unnecessary expenses.


    While waiting for his turn to practice driving, he was also keenly brushing up on Korean.


    He planned to learn Japanese next. When watching Japanese movies before.


    Li Zhiyan often found some high-quality uncensored films without subtitles. But without subtitles,


    Li Zhiyan always felt the lack of immersion due to not understanding the storyline.


    However, once he mastered Japanese, everything would go smoothly!


    Thinking about it, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a surge of anticipation in his heart.


    After a short while, He Yanrong arrived, wearing sunglasses and holding an umbrella, because it was very sunny outside, so she wasn��t wearing a cheongsam.


    Instead, she wore a full-body sunscreen outfit that covered her completely.


    Li Zhiyan went up to greet He Yanrong.


    "Aunt Rong."


    The relationship between Li Zhiyan and He Yanrong was the weakest among the Shanghai Three Aunts.


    Because he hadn��t directly interacted with He Yanrong before.


    But because they were in the same driving school, they had been meeting often lately, and their relationship has warmed up quite a bit.


    "Xiao Yan, I��m all covered up, and you still recognized me."


    Li Zhiyan praised, "Aunt Rong, with such a great figure, of course, I recognized you at a glance!"


    Nothing else, but just watching He Yanrong��s few steps of swaying her waist while walking, that was definitely not something an ordinary woman could pull off.

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    Chapter 75: 061 Consult with Zhao Shumin ????? Second Two Yuan Store Reward_3And that captivating, sultry air of hers��it was truly one of a kind. Just one look, and you could feel the hormones racing through your veins.


    Especially for someone like Li Zhiyan, a connoisseur of mature women, it had an unrivaled allure!


    "Xiao Yan, your sweet talk is unmatched."


    He Yanrong gave Li Zhiyan��s cheek a playful pinch, treating him like a child in her heart.


    "How many people are ahead of you?"


    "About twenty or so."


    While waiting for his turn with the training car, Li Zhiyan��s thoughts wandered to Mia.


    The premium, small-group training car sessions had fewer applicants due to the cost.


    By contrast, the affordable sessions attracted large crowds.


    After all, it was the economical choice to hone one��s driving skills.


    It wasn��t uncommon for a single training car to be driven by an absurd number of people in one day.


    "Then come chat with your aunt in the meantime."


    "Alright."


    Having nothing better to do, Li Zhiyan locked his phone.


    "Xiao Yan, you looked so engrossed just now. Were you texting your girlfriend?"


    "No, I was studying Korean."


    He Yanrong found herself admiring Li Zhiyan even more.


    She was still amazed by the time Li Zhiyan had helped Shen Hongmei secure a major client by discussing German history with Lucas.


    Every time she recalled it, she couldn��t help but marvel at how outstanding Li Zhiyan was.


    But now, to her surprise, this kid had taken up learning Korean on his own.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re a true gem!"


    "Is your girlfriend from Han Country?"


    "Aunt Rong, stop teasing me. I don��t even have a girlfriend."


    "You mean to tell me, someone as great as you doesn��t have girls chasing after you?"


    "Maybe it��s because I��m not into girls."


    He Yanrong covered her mouth and giggled softly. Despite the veil hiding her eyes, the faint outline of her face still exuded an enchanting charm.


    For Li Zhiyan, that alluring presence scored a solid nineteen out of ten in his heart.


    "So... do you like boys then?"


    "No, I like aunts."


    He Yanrong froze for a moment in slight shock.


    "I prefer older women."


    He Yanrong asked in surprise, "Aunts? You mean women around thirty? Sounds like a cougar-relationship."


    "I��m into women in their forties. Someday, I want to find a forty-year-old woman to be my girlfriend."


    He spoke casually, making conversation. Of course, Li Zhiyan had no intention of flirting with He Yanrong��after all, their relationship wasn��t there yet.


    Flirting with her might lead to an irreversible fallout.


    The Shanghai Three Aunts caught up with each other pretty often, and ruining his bond with He Yanrong might also strain his connections with Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai.


    Li Zhiyan��s honest proclamation left even He Yanrong at a bit of a loss��forty years old?


    She hadn��t entertained thoughts along those lines before.


    But now, considering how Li Zhiyan had integrated himself into the lives of Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei, both wealthy women, she couldn��t help but feel a little uneasy.


    Could it be that Xiao Yan was interested in Shen Hongmei? Or Lai Feifei?


    "What��s so great about women in their forties anyway?"


    "That��s so old."


    "I think older women possess a real feminine charm. Being with them makes me feel secure."


    Li Zhiyan and He Yanrong carried on their conversation, with him openly sharing his thoughts.


    Ever since his experience with Xu Qianqian and other young women misguided by toxic ideals, Li Zhiyan had lost interest in younger girls.


    Of course, there were many mature women who were also led astray, and plenty of wonderful young women as well.


    But Li Zhiyan had come to fully recognize his preferences.


    Deep down, he was a die-hard mature woman enthusiast.


    So, he chose to embrace his true self.


    "Really now? So, do you like your Aunt Shen or your Aunt Lai?"


    "I like them both."


    "Aren��t you greedy!"


    He Yanrong thought Li Zhiyan was joking. S~ea??h the N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But a part of her felt he could actually be serious.


    At that moment, a greasy-looking man approached He Yanrong.


    "Xiao He, long time no see. Let��s grab dinner tonight?"


    "I��ll treat you to hotpot."


    The man��s lecherous gaze made Li Zhiyan feel utterly repulsed.


    "Sorry, I��m not interested."


    He Yanrong��s tone was ice-cold. She knew all too well that giving such a man even the slightest kindness would only embolden him.


    "Don��t be shy, Xiao He. Give yourself a chance..."


    Seeing this, Li Zhiyan grabbed He Yanrong��s hand and turned to the man, saying, "If you keep hitting on my mom, I��ll beat you up."


    "That��s your son?"


    The greasy man looked a little frightened. Nowadays, some young people acted without thinking, choosing violence on a whim. He worried that this kid might be one of them.


    Having a family himself, the man feared nothing more than being taken to the police station, where his family would inevitably find out��what a mess that would be.


    "Yes, he is. So what?"


    He Yanrong took the initiative and held Li Zhiyan��s hand.


    The man shot them a resentful glance before turning and leaving, too scared to continue harassing He Yanrong.


    After he was gone, He Yanrong looked at Li Zhiyan gratefully and said, "Xiao Yan, you really helped Auntie out this time."


    "He��s one of Coach Liu��s students, but he keeps harassing me."


    "Utterly shameless."


    "It��s no big deal, Aunt Rong. Guys like him are obviously married with kids and are afraid of making things public if it escalates."


    "He definitely won��t bother you again now."


    He Yanrong��s gaze toward Li Zhiyan grew softer and increasingly appreciative.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie has to treat you to a nice meal sometime soon."


    "Sure, Aunt Rong."


    The two continued chatting, their bond growing warmer and closer.


    From the start, He Yanrong had deeply admired Li Zhiyan.

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    Chapter 76: 061 Consult with Zhao Shumin ????? Second Two Yuan Store Reward_4"""


    And this time, Li Zhiyan helped her again, which made He Yanrong regard Li Zhiyan as her true junior.


    When they parted at the driving school entrance in the afternoon.


    He Yanrong reluctantly said, "Xiao Yan, come over to Aunt��s place for a foot bath when you��ve got free time."


    "Aunt will personally wash them for you."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but recall the first time he met He Yanrong.


    Aunt Lai had asked He Yanrong to wash his feet then.


    The feeling was truly unforgettable.


    "Alright, I got it, Aunt Rong."


    Liu Li��s old A6 soon arrived, and after picking up He Yanrong, she once again warned him, "In our line of work, you mustn��t develop feelings for men."


    "Especially a rash youngster like this��he can��t give you a future."


    "What he can give you is just twenty years�� worth of leftovers."


    "If you really end up with him, I guarantee that one day you��ll regret it terribly."


    "Just saying... I might just tear your mouth off if you say otherwise."


    ...


    After punching out, Li Zhiyan returned home happily to his room to continue studying.


    Sitting in front of the computer, Li Zhiyan checked his savings.


    Currently, it stood at more than 151,000 yuan, mostly from cashing in lottery winnings at the Lottery Center, along with the 30,000 yuan Aunt Shen had transferred to him once.


    Silently waiting for the information at midnight to update.


    At around nine o��clock, Zhao Shumin still hadn��t returned.


    Feeling a bit worried, Li Zhiyan called Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt Zhao, where are you?"


    "Why aren��t you back yet?"


    "I��m at my son��s place, making late-night snacks for him and Liu Yan."


    "I��ll come back later."


    While speaking, Zhao Shumin seemed a bit worried that Li Zhiyan might mind, but he didn��t care.


    Listening to the sound of cooking from the kitchen, Li Zhiyan felt it didn��t matter at all.


    After all, he wasn��t going to meet them anyway.


    "Alright, Aunt, as long as you��re safe, I��m relieved."


    "I��ve got another call coming in, I��ll hang up now."


    Li Zhiyan glanced at the incoming call��it was Lai Feifei.


    "Hello, Aunt Lai."


    "Zaizai, those two didn��t come to harass you again, did they?"


    From Lai Feifei��s tone, it was clear she was somewhat drunk. This alcoholic had overdone it again.


    "Which two people, Aunt Lai?"


    "Those two who came the other day to smash your door."


    "They��re still detained right now."


    "Good, if anything happens, you must call Aunt, Aunt will take care of it for you."


    "Zaizai, but you��ve been naughty, sleeping overnight with that busty Aunt."


    Only then did Li Zhiyan remember that the living room had surveillance cameras, and Aunt Lai could monitor the cameras in her properties.


    That night when Zhao Shumin stayed in his room, she had seen it all.


    "Aunt, she was just drunk that day..."


    "It��s fine, Zaizai, Aunt knows you��re such a purehearted person."


    "Just be careful next time, hmm."


    "Listen to your mom, alright?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    This woman truly regarded herself as his actual mom��though only when she was drunk.


    When not drinking, Aunt Lai was still quite the normal and composed young lady!


    "Zaizai, mom��s sleepy, going to bed now..."


    Before finishing her sentence, she had already dozed off, leaving Li Zhiyan no choice but to hang up the call.


    "Seems like these surveillance cameras do make it easy to invade privacy."


    "At least lately Zhao Aunt has been careful to enter from the blind spots when coming over to my place."


    Zhao Shumin had become increasingly mindful of the issue, saving them both from quite a bit of trouble.


    Around ten o��clock, Zhao Shumin came home.


    The first thing she did in the stifling heat was take a shower. In her mind, she planned to give her stockings to Li Zhiyan afterward, perhaps to curb his bad habit of sneaking out to "take things."


    When it came to Li Zhiyan��s physical and mental well-being, Zhao Shumin genuinely cared!


    Yet after finishing her shower, Zhao Shumin couldn��t bring herself to bring up the subject to Li Zhiyan.


    Wearing her stockings again, she sat quietly in her room with the fan blowing, caught in indecision.


    ...


    At midnight, the information refreshed on time.


    "In the morning, Catherine decided to reassign your downstream customer development KPI��done over three rounds��to Liu Yichen��s account."


    This single message nearly had Li Zhiyan fuming.


    That damned foreigner! How shameless could she be? He��d definitely have to call Aunt Lai tomorrow. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan realized he was just a small employee, with neither Aunt Lai��s connections nor influence, further emphasizing how crucial Aunt Lai was to him.


    If it weren��t for Aunt Lai, as a kid from an ordinary family, he��d already have been bullied beyond recognition in the workplace.


    Without his special abilities, his lucky spot in Changlong Group would still make him endure the workplace bullying just for his rent payments.


    He truly had no way to repay Aunt Lai, other than... perhaps dining on Aunt Lai��s black stocking-clad feet!


    "Go to this Lottery Store and buy this stack of scratch tickets, and you can make a profit of 500 yuan."


    "Zhao Shumin will come into your room in five minutes."


    "At night, Lai Feifei will invite you and Shen Hongmei to join her and He Yanrong for a foot bath."


    "At Century Palace, there��s a college student infatuated with He Yanrong while getting a foot bath, wanting to call her godmother and stray into indecent relations, which deeply annoys He Yanrong. Detailed information on the college student��s school and class is below."


    The rest of the intelligence was largely irrelevant.


    But the details about He Yanrong made Li Zhiyan��s thoughts start to wander.


    Of course, he didn��t have the time to keep pondering, as five minutes quickly passed.


    A new task was issued just then.


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    Chapter 77: 061 Consult with Zhao Shumin ????? Second Two Yuan Store Reward_5[New task released.]


    [Please help He Yanrong get rid of the college student��s harassment.]


    ["Task reward: the second Two Yuan Store!]


    Another Two Yuan Store reward makes Li Zhiyan feel one step closer to his goal of a hundred million!


    Helping He Yanrong escape the harasser is also a good deed!


    The sound of knocking gently rose.


    "Xiao Yan, are you asleep?"


    "Aunt Zhao, come in."


    After the door was opened, Li Zhiyan saw the flesh-colored stockings under Zhao Shumin��s shorts.


    This was the first time he saw Zhao Shumin wearing stockings, and he felt quite surprised.


    Stockings and a shrew, these two terms didn��t seem to connect at all.


    Aunt Zhao actually wore stockings!


    "Xiao Yan, do they look good?"


    Under the faint light outside the window, Zhao Shumin appeared very unconfident.


    However, Li Zhiyan was staring fixedly.


    "They look good."


    "Aunt Zhao, you really look good in stockings."


    "That��s good then..."


    After sitting down, Zhao Shumin gently took off her flesh-colored stockings, revealing two smooth and white beautiful legs.


    Li Zhiyan was completely unable to divert his gaze from this scene.


    He had a dream-like feeling in his heart.


    "Aunt Zhao, you..."


    "Xiao Yan, I don��t think that habit of yours is good."


    "Liking to steal things, I��ll give you my stockings."


    "After this you won��t have to do those things anymore, okay?"


    Zhao Shumin thought Li Zhiyan was an experienced stockings enthusiast, but others definitely wouldn��t give him their worn stockings.


    There��s only one possibility then.


    Li Zhiyan��s stockings were stolen, and Li Zhiyan knew that he couldn��t clear up this misunderstanding, nor did he bother to explain.


    Not explaining is a bit troublesome, but clearing things up would be even more so.


    "Aunt, I promise you, but I really don��t have much interest in stockings."


    Looking at Zhao Shumin��s unfathomable cleavage, Li Zhiyan��s breathing became more rapid.


    "Aunt, can we spend tonight together, okay?"


    "No, really, we can��t."


    Hearing that Li Zhiyan wanted to spend the night with her, Zhao Shumin panicked a bit in her heart.


    Originally, she intended to give her stockings to Li Zhiyan, but unexpectedly he wasn��t interested at all, and he wanted to spend the night with her instead.


    How could that be allowed.


    "Xiao Yan, we��ve already made a mistake. If others find out, they will laugh at and look down on you."


    "We must not make the same mistake again."


    "Aunt."


    "If you want me to avoid making a mistake, then agree to spend tonight together, just tonight."


    "Just this, after this I will never make such a request again."


    Li Zhiyan said very earnestly while holding Zhao Shumin��s hand.


    "No, Xiao Yan, I must go."


    Zhao Shumin put the stockings next to Li Zhiyan and turned to leave.


    But how could Li Zhiyan let her do as she wished. S��arch* The Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Gently holding Zhao Shumin, their body heat was transferring to each other.


    Zhao Shumin seemed as if she was under a spell.


    "Aunt is going to rest now."


    "Really, just tonight, and I��ll listen to you after."


    "Aunt still has to go for an interview tomorrow."


    "I��ll listen to you after."


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s breath on her cheek,


    Zhao Shumin fell silent for a while.


    Then she finally spoke: "You must keep your word."


    "Mhm."


    "Aunt, I will definitely keep my word."


    "I��ll listen to everything you say in the future."


    Zhao Shumin turned around and touched Li Zhiyan��s head.


    "Xiao Yan, listening to Aunt��s words is right."


    "Aunt is doing this for your own good, not wanting you to go astray."


    "But you have to promise Aunt, really just tonight, Aunt will go to sleep at one point."


    "Afterward, you must listen to everything Aunt says, understand?"


    "I know, Aunt, I��ll listen to everything you say."


    "You... go buy that thing."


    Zhao Shumin wasn��t very clear, but Li Zhiyan knew what she meant.


    "Okay, Aunt, wait for me here."


    Li Zhiyan quickly left.


    Zhao Shumin gently lifted the blanket, enjoying the air conditioning, feeling indeed much more comfortable than a fan.


    Fans easily cause headaches and colds. Smelling the scent belonging to Li Zhiyan on the blanket, Zhao Shumin whispered, "I��m doing this to make Xiao Yan listen to me."


    "Nothing else."


    ...


    Although it was hot outside, Li Zhiyan was full of energy.


    After he arrived at a 24-hour convenience store, he browsed around, bought some stuff, took a pack of gum, and casually mixed a box of T with them.


    Buying T was truly a first for Li Zhiyan.


    And what he didn��t expect even more was that the first time he bought such a thing was for the shrew with whom he was co-renting.


    But this shrew was truly gentle with him now.


    "That will be 55 yuan and 4 mao."


    "I��ll scan you, WeChat or Alipay?"


    "WeChat."


    After making the purchase, Li Zhiyan hurried back home, and after entering, he locked the door.


    When he was about to turn on the light, Zhao Shumin stopped him.


    "Xiao Yan, don��t turn on the light, just come here."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t trouble Zhao Shumin; since she didn��t like the light on, let it be.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt is doing this for your own good."


    "You must listen to Aunt in the future."


    "Okay, Aunt, I know you care for me."


    "Did you buy it?"


    "Bought it."


    "Mhm..."


    Afterward, Zhao Shumin had nothing more to say. Li Zhiyan stepped forward, embraced Zhao Shumin, and they started kissing.


    "Aunt Zhao, you really take care of me."


    "You must listen to Aunt from now on."


    ...


    At one o��clock, Zhao Shumin left Li Zhiyan��s room on time.


    Li Zhiyan who was lying there unlocked his phone to check the time; it was indeed 1 AM.


    "Aunt Zhao sure is accurate with time."


    "But Aunt Zhao really didn��t make a peep."

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    Chapter 78: 062 Aunt Zhao��s BreakfastLi Zhiyan felt a bit sleepy.


    The tender moments he just shared with Zhao Shumin left him utterly enchanted.


    Aunt Zhao still had that intoxicating charm.


    Suddenly, Li Zhiyan thought about the incredibly popular BYD Yangwang U9 lately.


    The Yangwang U9��s appearance was truly stunning, especially its unique F-patent laser headlights, which were absolutely over-the-top.


    The suspension was gorgeous too, capable of jumping in place and dancing automatically, with a jaw-dropping top speed of over 300 KM per hour.


    But the only flaw was the lack of an external exhaust sound��unlike the powerful roars of traditional supercars like Ferrari or Lamborghini, it felt like something was missing.


    If they could add an external sound option, that would be perfect. But BYD��s original design likely aimed to avoid disturbing the public.


    It seems like privacy needs to become a focus in such environments moving forward.


    Relaxed, Li Zhiyan quickly fell asleep.


    ...


    While Li Zhiyan fell asleep quickly, Zhao Shumin, meanwhile, found herself completely tossing and turning in bed.


    An unresolved wave of emotion was spreading through Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    When he begged her, she really should have rejected him��after all, she was his elder, an adult.


    It was normal for him to be irrational; he was only 20 years old, still a college student.


    But how could she do such a thing?


    Even though... even though this feeling brought her an unprecedented sense of relaxation, she truly had done something wrong.


    "But Xiao Yan said he��d listen to me, wouldn��t he stick to his word?"


    Zhao Shumin knew that Li Zhiyan had always been a relatively kind-hearted child. She thought Li Zhiyan would probably stand by his promises.


    As long as Xiao Yan listened to her, then her compromise this time would be worthwhile!


    "Xiao Yan, I hope you can understand your aunt��s well-meaning intentions."


    "Be a good person from now on."


    At the same time, a thought suddenly crossed her mind: Xiao Yan was truly peculiar.


    ...


    The next day, Li Zhiyan woke up full of vitality.


    His mood was quite cheerful; since graduating, his life seemed to have abruptly become incredibly interesting.


    Compared to his previous dull routine, everything now brought him immense joy��especially the events of last night.


    Counting it up, he and Aunt Zhao had already shared three hundred days of affection.


    After stepping out to freshen up, Zhao Shumin was already approaching with breakfast in hand.


    "Xiao Yan, eat up. I made steamed egg custard for you today."


    Seeing the golden hue of the egg custard, Li Zhiyan swallowed a bit of saliva.


    The freshly steamed two large buns and milk further stirred up his hunger.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "I��m starving."


    Upon entering, Li Zhiyan shut the door, letting the air conditioner blow coolly across the room. Feeling his depleted energy, he even felt a bit cold.


    "Xiao Yan, eat quickly. Don��t be late for work."


    Zhao Shumin handed Li Zhiyan a pair of chopsticks, her delicate movements full of gentle care.


    That kind gesture gave Li Zhiyan a sense that Zhao Shumin truly felt like his elder.


    "Alright."


    "Aunt Zhao, your cooking is amazing."


    Eating Zhao Shumin��s steamed egg custard filled Li Zhiyan with a sense of gratitude.


    Initially, his interactions with this fiery woman had been full of unpleasant disputes.


    But later, Zhao Shumin had been genuinely kind to him.


    This woman, who had once fought tooth and nail with boss ladies and nosy neighbors, had given all her tenderness to him��and this fact made Li Zhiyan deeply fond of her.


    "If you like it, eat more. Running around chasing business deals all day isn��t easy."


    "Us folks coming from small towns always find life in the big city exhausting��you need to take good care of yourself. Your health is the most important."


    If he had heard this kind of nagging when he was fifteen or sixteen, Li Zhiyan might have found it incredibly annoying.


    But after experiencing the harshness of society, now he only felt warmth in his heart.


    "Hmm, Aunt Zhao."


    "I understand."


    "In the future, Aunt will always cook for you."


    Gently stroking his head like one would a child, Zhao Shumin suddenly realized how accustomed she had become to having Li Zhiyan around.


    The atmosphere of breakfast always carried a sense of warmth.


    After breakfast, Li Zhiyan went to the kitchen and saw Zhao Shumin washing the dishes.


    The tattooed man and tattooed woman living in the master bedroom never cooked; most of the time, they ate instant noodles and sausages.


    Li Zhiyan felt it wasn��t because they lacked the means but simply because they enjoyed instant noodles and sausages.


    "Aunt, let me help you."


    The kitchen in the same familiar old place was undeniably cramped.


    In this confined space.


    Zhao Shumin had an odd sense that she could feel the body heat from Li Zhiyan.


    This made her heart race nervously.


    This silly boy��was he starting to have those thoughts again? That wouldn��t do.


    "Xiao Yan, you won��t be late for work, will you?"


    "Not at all, Aunt Zhao��unless every last electric bike is suddenly unavailable."


    "There��s still plenty of time."


    Thinking about Catherine wanting to shift her KPI responsibility onto her son today, Li Zhiyan contemplated when he could give Aunt Lai a call.


    Aunt Lai was likely still sleeping��this habitual drinker rarely got up before noon or afternoon.


    "Hmm."


    "Aunt, you look really nice in stockings."


    Li Zhiyan brought up yesterday��s topic about Zhao Shumin wearing stockings.


    This made Zhao Shumin��s pretty face involuntarily blush.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you saying?"


    Zhao Shumin felt traditional embarrassment and couldn��t easily address the topic��this was undeniably a sensitive subject for her.


    "I mean it, Aunt Zhao."


    Initially, Zhao Shumin didn��t want to discuss the matter with Li Zhiyan, but considering his occasional "bad habit" of sneaking things, she thought it might be a good opportunity to correct it.


    "If you like them, Aunt will give you all my stockings. But you have to promise me you won��t sneak things anymore."


    "Alright, I��ll listen to you, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan��s obedient demeanor surprised Zhao Shumin��he agreed so readily.


    Previously, he had always tried to argue back.


    If Xiao Yan genuinely turned over a new leaf and lived properly as her junior from now on.


    Then her sacrifice yesterday would have been justified. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Perhaps Li Zhiyan had truly changed for the better!


    "Xiao Yan, it��s good that you��re changing. Aunt was really worried you��d end up at the police station."


    Looking at the significantly covered-up Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan said, "Aunt Zhao, I think just stockings aren��t quite enough."


    "Not enough?"


    Curious, Zhao Shumin asked.


    "It��s missing a short skirt."


    "Aunt, your clothes are all too outdated. Stockings, I think, go better with short skirts."


    "Your legs are so beautiful."


    "They should be shown off, really."


    "I like Aunt��s legs the most."


    Glancing at Zhao Shumin wrapped tightly, Li Zhiyan added.


    "Of course..."


    "I like your chest too."


    "But stockings really need a short skirt to go with them, Aunt Zhao."

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    Chapter 79: 063 Catherine Workplace Bullying"Short, short skirt..."


    When Li Zhiyan mentioned stockings and short skirts.


    Zhao Shumin��s voice became a bit shaky and unnatural. Sear?h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A short skirt is something that exposes most of the legs.


    And it��s very breezy. She felt fine wearing shorts, after all, they��re safe and wouldn��t cause any wardrobe malfunctions.


    But when it came to wearing a short skirt, just the thought made Zhao Shumin terribly embarrassed.


    "Yeah, Aunt Zhao."


    "I think you should wear a short skirt."


    "But stockings should be enough, shouldn��t they?"


    While chatting, Zhao Shumin felt the atmosphere in the kitchen was heating up, making her feel awkward.


    "Stockings are nice, but if paired with shorts, it can actually feel a bit odd."


    "Aunt, just get yourself a short skirt, okay?"


    "But..."


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t you want me to correct my mistakes? I think I need a skirt."


    Only then did Zhao Shumin agree. Xiao Yan was being so considerate toward her.


    Not to mention, he repeatedly helped her resolve troubles; indeed, she should properly thank Xiao Yan.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, Aunt will take a look when she goes out today. But..."


    "You have to correct your mistakes, and you can��t cross the line with me anymore. You still remember last night��s agreement, right?"


    "I remember it very clearly, don��t worry, Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t rush. He knew some things are a matter of once or countless times. Though Aunt Zhao seemed resolute now,


    Li Zhiyan understood better than anyone that Zhao Shumin was currently in a "sage state."


    In such a state, promises don��t count. Later, with persistence and persuasion, he figured Aunt Zhao would eventually change her mind.


    Li Zhiyan��s understanding demeanor eased Zhao Shumin��s heart considerably.


    This kid was indeed considerate, at least he wasn��t being fickle.


    If he continued pestering her, she wouldn��t know how to handle it.


    ...


    After clocking in at work, Liu Jinxin was already at his workstation waiting for him.


    "The president wants you to come to her office."


    At this moment, Liu Jinxin felt quite smug and pleased.


    It didn��t matter if he wasn��t respected, but daring to clash with Liu Yichen was simply seeking his own doom.


    Although he knew Li Zhiyan had some connections, Catherine was the legitimate head of the branch office.


    In any place, opposing the company president definitely wouldn��t lead far. He foresaw Li Zhiyan��s future: only termination, nothing else.


    Li Zhiyan paid no attention to Liu Jinxin and walked directly toward Catherine��s office.


    At the door, Li Zhiyan knocked; after all, it was necessary to maintain some decorum for the company CEO.


    "Come in."


    Catherine��s proud voice sounded out. Li Zhiyan always felt Catherine exuded an undeniable arrogance from deep within her bones.


    Previously, he had heard that Catherine was extremely proud of her white heritage, looking down on Asians, always maintaining an attitude of condescension.


    Upon entering, Catherine motioned for Li Zhiyan to sit on the sofa, and he didn��t hesitate.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    Catherine��s Mandarin was fluent, but her speech carried traces of a Los Angeles accent, which felt a bit odd.


    Li Zhiyan knew every region carried its own accent��for instance, locals in China might say "um" or "ah," whereas Americans like Catherine would indiscriminately toss around "yes, yes."


    "Recently, your performance has been remarkable, achieving a month��s target in such a short time."


    Li Zhiyan understood this foreign woman wasn��t harboring any goodwill.


    From intel he had gathered, Li Zhiyan already knew what Catherine intended. This foreign woman was absurdly indulgent toward her son Liu Yichen.


    "Just luck, I guess."


    "My son has also just joined the company."


    "Li Zhiyan, transfer your achievements under my son��s name."


    "Help him meet his KPIs. With your abilities, opening a few more channels should be easy."


    Catherine��s gaze brimmed with disdain as she looked at Li Zhiyan. Just an Asian, after all. She thought even a noble white person like her, taking action personally, should be enough to make him submit meekly.


    "No way."


    Looking at Catherine��s black silk stockings and high heels paired with long legs, Li Zhiyan refused her outright.


    "I am your superior."


    Saying this, Catherine lightly raised her black-silk-clad legs and placed her high heel on the sofa beside Li Zhiyan.


    She looked down on him from above.


    From this angle, Li Zhiyan could admire Catherine��s silk-clad legs even better. Indeed, the legs of white women were a bit paler.


    And Catherine��s blue eyes gave Li Zhiyan an unfamiliar feeling.


    This woman even had the audacity to place her foot next to him in her high heels!


    This was undoubtedly workplace bullying!


    "I know you have some connections, but they won��t allow you to act recklessly in the company unchecked."


    "You lowly creature, if you refuse to obey me, I have plenty of ways to deal with you."


    "This is *my* company!"


    Listening to Catherine��s bullying words, Li Zhiyan could feel her deep disdain for him.


    He gently grabbed Catherine��s silk-clad foot and moved it aside.


    "I understand."


    "It��s your company, but I won��t comply."


    "I have to go manage my clients now. I��ll leave."


    After Li Zhiyan departed, Catherine finally came to her senses, her face visibly darkening.


    "This disgusting Asian dared to touch my foot!"


    Catherine clenched her fists; her heart truly despised Asians, and the fact that Li Zhiyan had touched her foot fueled her rising anger.


    "You lowly creature! I��ll make you regret it!"


    "I��ll make you kneel and lick my high heels to apologize to me!"


    ...


    Upon leaving, Li Zhiyan thought back on the silk-clad legs.


    Indeed, the legs of a white woman and those of Aunt Zhao were different, while Catherine��s personality seemed to belong to someone wild and arrogant��a true foreign woman.


    "That damned foreign woman seriously looks down on me!"


    Li Zhiyan cursed.


    Meanwhile, the recently rejected-at-an-interview Zhao Shumin passed by a women��s clothing store.


    "Xiao Yan just loves the combination of black stockings and short skirts."


    "Well then, maybe I should give it a try, right?"


    In her mind, Zhao Shumin figured testing out the stockings and short skirt was worthwhile if it could help Xiao Yan improve and not repeat his past mistakes.


    Inside the store, Zhao Shumin stood before a black pleated skirt, carefully examining it.


    "Miss, please take a look at this skirt for me."


    "Of course! The fitting room��s over there; there��s a mirror inside."


    Upon hearing there was a mirror in the fitting room, Zhao Shumin felt a little less embarrassed.


    Once in the fitting room, she first switched to the "Emperor��s New Clothes" and then slowly slid on the short skirt.

 Chapter 80 - 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!

    Chapter 80: 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!After putting on the short skirt, Zhao Shumin looked at herself in the mirror.


    Staring at her own snow-white beautiful legs in the reflection, her face started to flush.


    It was the first time she��d seen herself in a short skirt in the mirror.


    She even felt like she was being shameless.


    "No wonder Xiao Yan said stockings should go with short skirts. This set, with the skirt, would look amazing,"


    she murmured to herself, though she felt undeniably embarrassed by the outfit.


    But ultimately, to lead Li Zhiyan astray,


    she went ahead and bought the short skirt.


    "Should I gift both the short skirt and stockings to Li Zhiyan?"


    Her mind wandered with peculiar thoughts. Perhaps it was because her period was approaching, she felt a strange heat rising in her chest.


    Her thoughts grew increasingly unusual.


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    In the morning, after collecting his 500 yuan winnings from the Lottery Store, Li Zhiyan felt notably better.


    That damned large white horse��s workplace bullying today was something he couldn��t forget.


    She dared to stomp her high heels on the ground right next to him today��what��s next? Making him lick her shoes tomorrow?


    Unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable!


    At noon, while grabbing lunch at Shaxian, Li Zhiyan called Lai Feifei. Thinking about how Aunt Lai would likely make him wash her feet tonight had him grinning in anticipation.


    Not seeing Aunt Lai these past few days had left him feeling restless.


    Plus, he could see Aunt Shen too. Thinking of Aunt Shen��s 6-feet-tall legs, a certain itch stirred inside him.


    Unfortunately, there weren��t many good opportunities to get closer to Aunt Shen lately.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    "Yeah, what��s up?"


    "Aunt Lai, you haven��t started drinking yet, have you?"


    "Nope, I just got up."


    Hearing Lai Feifei��s cool, aloof voice always made him feel warmth in his heart.


    Though he hadn��t known Lai Feifei for long, she had always treated him with unwavering care, and deep inside, Li Zhiyan felt a special concern for her.


    "Aunt Lai, today Catherine summoned me to her office."


    "She said she wanted to transfer all my KPIs over to her son."


    Li Zhiyan tattled, almost like a child reporting a grievance to his mom. Whenever Li Zhiyan encountered situations he couldn��t handle,


    he��d instinctively think of Lai Feifei, and he especially wanted to share his frustrations with Aunt Lai.


    Though Shen Hongmei would help him too,


    he always thought of Shen Hongmei as rational and icy, which made him instinctively lean towards talking to Aunt Lai.


    "That nasty woman? Alright, Auntie��s got it covered, Xiao Yan."


    "If you face any grievances at work, just tell Auntie."


    "Auntie absolutely won��t let anyone bully you."


    "You just focus on working well; Auntie will make some calls and solve it."


    "Thank you, Aunt Lai. You��re the best."


    Li Zhiyan suddenly remembered the funny emoji image that Lai Feifei liked sending him, and his heart felt warm.


    ...


    In the afternoon, when Li Zhiyan arrived at driving school for lessons, unsurprisingly,


    he ran into the seductive He Yanrong.


    "Xiao Yan,"


    she greeted him cheerfully while walking by.


    "Aunt Rong,"


    he replied, walking over as she removed her sunglasses.


    This woman had a pair of enticing almond-shaped eyes, and every time Li Zhiyan met her gaze, he couldn��t shake the feeling that she was staring deeply and lovingly into his soul.


    Her eyes always seemed to brim with a woman��s affection toward a man.


    But Li Zhiyan knew full well it was simply a misconception.


    Eyes like hers, so naturally alluring, had a way of making everyone feel like they were the recipient of an intimate gaze.


    Li Zhiyan was keenly aware that in He Yanrong��s mind, he was nothing more than a harmless little kid.


    "Aunt Rong,"


    he began, moving under the shade as he asked about the greasy man who had been pestering her before.


    It��s true that women as exceptionally beautiful as her often attract unwanted attention.


    Someone like He Yanrong, with her seductive aura, was bound to stir trouble wherever she went��something simply unavoidable.


    "That guy hasn��t continued to bother you, has he?"


    "He hasn��t, Xiao Yan. Honestly, I owe you for that."


    "If it weren��t for you, Auntie would��ve been really stressed out."


    "Aunt Rong, is it common in your industry for customers to harass you?"


    He Yanrong rolled her eyes teasingly.


    Even while doing something as simple as rolling her eyes, her captivating almond-shaped eyes exuded charm, making Li Zhiyan��s heart pound fast.


    "What do you mean ��in our industry��? I��m not a technician, you know."


    "That said, you��re right��technicians often get harassed by clients."


    "Some clients even go so far as to propose marriage to them. Lonely old bachelors tend to develop feelings for technicians, but in the end, they often lose their money and gain nothing in return."


    Li Zhiyan chuckled��those who fall for their technicians were certainly a little ridiculous.


    As the afternoon passed with casual chatting and car practice,


    Li Zhiyan clocked back in at the company without a hitch.


    Thankfully, Catherine hadn��t issued any punishment for him, likely thanks to Aunt Lai, who had evidently smoothed things over.


    In the evening, while studying Korean and learning some odd tidbits, Li Zhiyan received a call from Lai Feifei.


    Ever since Li Zhiyan had gained the ability to foresee insights about the near future, these insights had yet to fail him.


    Today��s events were no exception.


    "Zaizai!"


    Hearing Lai Feifei��s slightly unhinged voice, he could tell Aunt Lai had clearly reached her drunken phase.

 Chapter 81 - 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!_2

    Chapter 81: 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!_2Li Zhiyan liked Aunt Lai the most during moments like these.


    "Come find your auntie, Auntie will take you for a massage, then we��ll go find your Aunt Rong and Aunt Shen!"


    "I��m on my way."


    He rode a shared e-bike to the entrance of the Century Palace, where Lai Feifei was already waiting for him. Standing next to Lai Feifei was Shen Hongmei.


    "Zaizai, get over here!"


    In the past, when Lai Feifei had too much to drink, she used to call Li Zhiyan "Little Yan Treasure," but it was clear that nickname had been abandoned by her now.


    Her go-to nickname had gradually become "Zaizai."


    She even often claimed to be Li Zhiyan��s real mom. For this outrageous drunken behavior, Li Zhiyan had long since grown used to it.


    "Aunt Lai, Aunt Shen."


    After greeting Li Zhiyan, Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but think back to that time when Li Zhiyan nailed a business deal.


    She had drunk too much that day, and her pent-up loneliness had erupted.


    She did something very impulsive, and her heart was filled with regret afterward.


    Later, she even promised Li Zhiyan that she��d consider the possibility of the two of them being together. Just thinking about it gave her a headache.


    "Zaizai, in a bit, you��re going to eat Auntie��s feet. Auntie wants you to eat her feet. I even specifically wore black stockings today."


    Lai Feifei��s face was flushed, but it was clearly from the alcohol.


    It was absolutely impossible to expect this drunken mess to feel embarrassed, especially when she��d been drinking. When that happens, her shamelessness reaches city-wall levels of thickness.


    Thinking back to the dragon fruit incident, Li Zhiyan felt a knot in his stomach.


    He really had taken a quick taste of Aunt Lai��s black stockings.


    Shen Hongmei pinched Lai Feifei.


    "You and your nonsense, day in and day out."


    Only then did Lai Feifei grab Li Zhiyan and lead him into the Century Palace.


    "Zaizai, let��s go find your Aunt Rong. I��ll make her feed you."


    "I bet she has so much stored up that it��s going to go to waste."


    "Wasting it is still a waste."


    Once they were inside the private room, Lai Feifei immediately went up and gave He Yanrong a hug.


    "Hey Rongrong, I missed you to death."


    "Your chest is so big; I��m so jealous."


    Right after meeting, Lai Feifei had already turned He Yanrong��s face slightly rosy.


    "You crazy woman, how much have you drunk again this time?!"


    "Drink all day long; aren��t you worried you��ll drink yourself sick?"


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie has prepared some fruit for you at your seat."


    He Yanrong had always held quite a fondness for Li Zhiyan. At this point, she had also silently accepted her place among the Shanghai Three Aunts group.


    "Thank you, Auntie."


    As they relaxed in their seats, four professional middle-aged female technicians walked in to wash their feet and give them a foot massage.


    "What a polite kid."


    "If you��re so fond of Zaizai, why don��t you ever treat my Zaizai to a proper meal? All that surplus you have��you just give it to your daughter every day. It��s all going to waste."


    "Lai Feifei, when are you finally going to tone it down a little?"


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but chime in while lying back.


    "Oh, are you jealous? Do you want to feed Zaizai yourself?"


    "You could just take Zaizai to your car. The car isn��t lacking in privacy."


    "My Zaizai is young and full of vigor��it��s obvious he must be feeling very lonely."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Aunt Lai, as always, delivered consistent, next-level chaos.


    "Hmph, all of you claim to adore my Zaizai, but the moment it��s time to feed him, you all go quiet. Fine, if you don��t feed him, I will."


    "Zaizai, come home with Auntie tonight. Auntie promises to stuff you full."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t dare reply. Aunt Lai��s endless promises were on par with the empty promises of unscrupulous company bosses.


    He Yanrong decided to change the subject.


    "About the driving school thing��I really need to thank Xiao Yan."


    "There was this guy, not even from my driving class, who kept hitting on me and harassing me all the time."


    "Xiao Yan stepped in and, with just a few words, took care of the whole thing for me."


    Lai Feifei��s glamorous eyes widened in disbelief.


    "Zaizai, how��d you manage that?"


    "I just suspected he might be married and didn��t want the situation to get messy, so I told him that if he kept bothering my Aunt Rong, I��d beat him up. After that, he never came back."


    Li Zhiyan knew He Yanrong didn��t want Lai Feifei to keep steering the conversation in a wildly inappropriate direction.


    So he went along and answered obediently.


    "As expected of my dear boy. Zaizai, you��re amazing!"


    Even Shen Hongmei��s usually aloof, goddess-like eyes filled with admiration. This boy��s quick thinking was indeed impressive.


    Not only intelligent, but also perceptive. Securing the Lucas project said a lot about him.


    "Speaking of which, Rongrong, hasn��t there been some college student bothering you lately?"


    "What��s that about?"


    The Shanghai Three Aunts shared a small group chat named "Shanghai Three Aunts," where they frequently discussed personal and private topics as well as everyday life.


    The three of them were as close as actual sisters.


    "Yes, there��s been someone bothering me. It��s this college student who came to our place for a foot massage."


    "He saw me in the restroom and said he liked me, even asked to book my time."


    "I explained to him that I wasn��t a technician."


    "But he just kept pursuing me, sending me flowers every day or something. It��s been giving me such a headache." S��arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He Yanrong looked troubled. Being as attractive as she was, she encountered issues like this quite often over the years.


    For a regular pretty woman, these problems might not occur so frequently. But her sultry, captivating features and those mesmerizing almond eyes...


    They were simply too good at stirring up wild imaginations in others.


    "Well, it��s your fault for being so alluring, especially those eyes of yours."


    "All it takes is one glance from you, and men pop up like mushrooms."


    "Every time you look at me, I feel like you��re seducing me."


    "How about I pinch you right now��"


    He Yanrong sighed in helplessness. She couldn��t help it��being born with those naturally seductive eyes wasn��t her choice either.


    As the group was soaking their feet, the door swung open.


    A college student with acne walked in, holding a bouquet made up of 99 roses.

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    Chapter 82: 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!_3"Sis, I��m begging you, come on a date with me tonight."


    As he walked in, he saw three stunningly attractive mature women. He couldn��t help but swallow hard, fantasies forming in his mind about what it would be like if he could have them all.


    He Yanrong inwardly disliked being called "Sis." The man was over twenty years her junior and still acted so slick and oily. Guys like this were the least reliable��far less dependable than Xiao Yan.


    "Get out. I��m not interested. If you keep harassing me, I��m really going to call the police."


    "Sis, please, I truly like you."


    Looking at the man about the same age as her still pestering her,


    Li Zhiyan stood up.


    "Hey, buddy, let��s talk outside."


    "Who the hell are you?"


    Seeing that Li Zhiyan was roughly his own age, the man instinctively felt hostile.


    "You brought flowers to my mom��who do you think I am?"


    It was the second time that Li Zhiyan had said this.


    This left He Yanrong with a peculiar feeling in her heart. Did this kid want to make her his godmother?


    If that were the case, it didn��t seem like a bad idea.


    Zhang Lei hesitated and nervously waited at the door. He was genuinely afraid that Li Zhiyan would hit him.


    Harassing someone��s mom��getting hit for it would be entirely justifiable.


    "Xiao Yan, don��t go out,"


    He Yanrong said, worried that Li Zhiyan might get physical. After all, young men were hot-blooded and prone to impulsiveness��it was to be expected.


    "Don��t worry, Aunt Rong,"


    "I won��t lose my temper."


    Hearing this reassured comment from Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong finally let out a sigh of relief.


    Once he stepped outside and faced Zhang Lei, Li Zhiyan said, "Buddy, stop harassing my mom."


    "Impossible. I genuinely like her."


    Zhang Lei took a defensive stance, afraid that Li Zhiyan would throw punches.


    "I know your school and even your program."


    Li Zhiyan snapped a photo and called out the name of Zhang Lei��s school.


    "If you harass my mom again, I��ll post this on your university��s forum and make you famous."


    Zhang Lei��s face darkened. He was merely coveting He Yanrong��s body, but reputation was still important to him. If people found out he was chasing after a woman in her forties who worked as a hostess at Century Palace...


    How could he show his face anywhere?


    "Don��t do that..."


    After promising Li Zhiyan that he would never come back again, Zhang Lei turned and left, feeling utterly humiliated inside.


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan fully realized just how challenging the twenty-year age gap truly was.


    The weight of societal judgment was an enormous hurdle.


    When he returned to the private room, Lai Feifei asked curiously, "Zaizai, you didn��t hit him, did you?"


    "Nope. Aunt Rong, don��t worry��he won��t be bothering you anymore."


    "For real?"


    He Yanrong found it all a bit unbelievable.


    "I just told him that if he kept it up, I��d let everyone at his school know he��s pursuing Aunt Rong. That scared him off."


    "Oh, Xiao Yan, you��re so clever."


    "I owe you one again."


    He Yanrong gazed at Li Zhiyan with her sultry, almond-shaped eyes, her expression full of admiration. Under that look, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel as if he were caught in a heartfelt illusion.


    Some women naturally had a way of stealing men��s souls.


    "Rongrong, stop looking at my Zaizai like that! You��ll make him fall for you."


    "You don��t even feed him, so why keep teasing him all the time?"


    "Oh, get lost."


    Shen Hongmei said nothing, lost in her own thoughts.


    ...


    That evening, as usual, after dropping Lai Feifei off at home,


    Li Zhiyan broke the silence in the car. "Aunt Shen, have you been giving any thought to being with me lately?"


    "Mmm, I have."


    Shen Hongmei replied while driving, chatting with him as she focused on the road.


    "But, as you saw today, that college kid freaked out when you said you��d tell everyone he was chasing someone old enough to be his mother."


    "Societal expectations are really hard to overcome. Give me some time to think, okay?"


    Shen Hongmei wanted to stall for time, hoping that in a little while, Xiao Yan��s feelings for her wouldn��t be so insistent anymore.


    However, a part of Shen Hongmei worried that the boozy hamster, Lai Feifei, might try to seduce Li Zhiyan.


    And then there was He Yanrong, the vivacious flirt, who clearly admired him.


    What would she do if Xiao Yan actually ended up with one of them? Wouldn��t that mean she just stood by and watched him go down the wrong path?


    Shen Hongmei only wanted the best for Li Zhiyan.


    For him to find a girl around his own age, fall in love, get married, and start a family��that would be the right, ideal path in life.


    Li Zhiyan understood Shen Hongmei��s strategy of trying to "cool things down."


    Of course, he didn��t want to push her too hard either. He didn��t want to risk her resisting him even more. After all, he had his unique skills and was currently doing part-time work at Aunt Shen��s company. There would be plenty of opportunities in the future.


    When he got home and stepped into the living room, a wave of heat hit him, making him long to cool off in the AC.


    Still, his heart felt content.


    Because now, he already owned two small supermarkets and two Two Yuan Stores!


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin��s door opened.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re back."


    It was past ten and Li Zhiyan hadn��t returned, which made Zhao Shumin worry that he might have booked a night with some call girl. S��ar?h the n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She was a mature woman and knew that once a young man opened the door to a new world,


    it could be hard to rein them in.


    So Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel concerned about whether Li Zhiyan might be doing something he shouldn��t.


    "Auntie, you��re still up? How was the job hunt today?"


    "Go shower first, we��ll talk after."


    Li Zhiyan did feel hot and sticky.


    "Alright, Auntie, come to my room to enjoy the AC after. Sitting under the fan too long can give you a headache."

 Chapter 83 - 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!_4

    Chapter 83: 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!_4Here is the requested translation:


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    Li Zhiyan had seen Zhao Shumin��s frugality firsthand; this woman��s heart seemed entirely set on saving to buy Shang Shunsheng a house for their marriage.


    "Mm, okay."


    Li Zhiyan went to the bathroom to take a shower, while Zhao Shumin took the short skirt she had bought today and entered Li Zhiyan��s room.


    Memories came rushing back, and Zhao Shumin deeply regretted the day she drank, mistakenly thinking she was dreaming.


    She opened the drawer, and the things inside made Zhao Shumin blush.


    Especially the black stockings��they made Zhao Shumin feel that no respectable woman would wear them. In the village, the women who wore such things often had multiple men.


    One of the village��s older women even had dozens of lovers; nearly every man in the village had been with her.


    "I hope I can help Xiao Yan break his bad habit of stealing things from others."


    Men generally don��t take more than ten minutes to shower, most of which is spent washing their hair.


    Li Zhiyan was no exception.


    After drying his hair with a towel and entering the room, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but swallow as he looked at Zhao Shumin��s impressive figure.


    Summer��it really did feel unbearably hot sometimes.


    Li Zhiyan��s reaction made Zhao Shumin instinctively feel a little unsettled��what was this kid thinking?


    They had agreed before that it would be the last time.


    "Xiao Yan, you said before you��d listen to me, didn��t you?"


    "I did."


    "Good. Today, I bought a skirt. I can wear it for you to see. In the future, if you want stockings or skirts, you can come to me."


    "But don��t go getting them from elsewhere."


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t in the mood to explain anything to Zhao Shumin��Aunt Zhao could think whatever she wanted.


    "I understand, Aunt Zhao."


    "Try it on for me."


    After locking the door, Li Zhiyan stared at Zhao Shumin, wanting to see her in the short skirt and stockings.


    This shrew always dressed so dowdily.


    If she wore stockings and a short skirt, the change would definitely be striking and visually electrifying.


    Li Zhiyan was filled with anticipation, and the thought consumed him, his mind overtaken by a raw heat.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, turn off the lights."


    Zhao Shumin whispered. In moments like this, she was completely unlike the fierce Zhao Shumin who had torn into a boss lady and fought with the neighbor aunt.


    In truth, she was a very traditional and shy woman. With the lights on, she would feel exceptionally embarrassed.


    "If the lights are off, I won��t be able to see clearly, Aunt Zhao. I want to see your beautiful legs."


    "Xiao Yan, there��s some light coming in through the window."


    Li Zhiyan knew Zhao Shumin was shy.


    So he didn��t force the issue with her.


    "Alright, I get it, Aunt."


    After turning off the lights, Li Zhiyan watched Zhao Shumin change into the short skirt and stockings.


    Seeing Zhao Shumin dressed like that for the first time, Li Zhiyan felt his heart burn even more.


    Although the room was dim, hazy with shadows,


    Li Zhiyan could still make out how alluring and captivating Zhao Shumin��s slightly plump legs looked in those stockings.


    Aunt Zhao might be a shrew, but her face and figure were absolutely flawless.


    "Xiao Yan, do I look good in the short skirt and stockings?"


    Zhao Shumin felt a little nervous.


    Honestly, she thought she looked good in them herself, but buying the short skirt and stockings had been more about helping Li Zhiyan get rid of his bad habits.


    If Li Zhiyan didn��t think she looked good, then it��d be pointless.


    "You look beautiful, incredibly beautiful."


    "Aunt, I never imagined that one day you��d dress like this."


    "If you wore high heels too, it��d be the end of me."


    Li Zhiyan genuinely expressed his admiration��the shrew might be a shrew, but her figure, legs, and naturally stunning face were impeccable.


    Zhao Shumin shyly responded, "Aunt isn��t going to take your life."


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt just hopes you��ll behave properly."


    "Stop doing those bad things, that��s all."


    "From now on, Aunt��s stockings are all yours."


    In the dim light, Zhao Shumin didn��t feel as embarrassed anymore.


    Often, introverted and shy people prefer the darkness for this very reason.


    "I know, Aunt."


    Saying that, Li Zhiyan sat beside Zhao Shumin and took her hand.


    The sensation of Zhao Shumin��s delicate hand made Li Zhiyan obsessed with holding it.


    "Aunt, you��re so kind. You really care about me."


    "You even went out of your way to wear a short skirt and stockings for me."


    Zhao Shumin made a small sound of acknowledgment. The warmth transferred from Li Zhiyan��s hand made Zhao Shumin feel deeply embarrassed.


    "Xiao Yan, as long as you stop doing those things, that��s enough."


    "Aunt, can you stay with me for a while? I miss you."


    "Aunt is your elder."


    "I understand, Aunt Zhao. I remember everything we talked about."


    "Alright, Aunt understands. But you can��t have any inappropriate thoughts. Aunt is only wearing the short skirt and stockings to correct your mistakes, so you won��t make them again. If you want clothes, Aunt can give them to you."


    Looking into Li Zhiyan��s drawer, Zhao Shumin spoke seriously.


    "Aunt, your hand is so soft��can I kiss it?"


    "Xiao Yan, that��s not appropriate. Aunt is your elder."


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s just a kiss on your hand. We��ve already..."


    "Don��t talk about the past! It��s over!"


    "Alright, just one kiss, I promise."


    "Mm." sea??h th�� N?vel(F)ire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhao Shumin raised her hand, and Li Zhiyan gently kissed it.


    A faint, moist warmth spread from her hand, and it felt as if Zhao Shumin��s pent-up heat was gradually being released.

 Chapter 84 - 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!_5

    Chapter 84: 064 Impulse ????? Li Zhiyan, who owns four stores!_5"Aunt Zhao, your hands are so white, so fragrant."


    Leaning on Zhao Shumin��s shoulder, Li Zhiyan admired the scenery before him. Zhao Shumin instinctively wanted to push Li Zhiyan away, but then she thought that he hadn��t done anything excessive.


    So, she just let Li Zhiyan lean on her shoulder, a younger relative on an elder��s shoulder.


    It��s actually quite normal, isn��t it? Living alone in Shanghai isn��t easy for this kid, sometimes seeking a shoulder to lean on is really nothing, it��s all normal.


    Zhao Shumin thought to herself.


    Li Zhiyan gently smelled Zhao Shumin��s hair.


    He really liked the feeling, aunt��s hair really smells good and is very thick.


    Zhao Shumin was the same, her hair was dense and thick.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re pressing down on aunt��s hair." sea??h th�� ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It hurts."


    "Aunt, I didn��t mean to, sorry."


    After getting up from Zhao Shumin��s shoulder, Li Zhiyan continued, "Aunt, may I touch your legs?"


    "No."


    "Just a touch, aunt. I��ve never felt the texture of stockings after you wear them."


    "Actually, I��ve never touched a woman��s legs with stockings on."


    "Could you let me feel it just this once?"


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin feel that he was a bit pitiful.


    This kid never having a girlfriend is probably why he goes and does those things, it sounds quite pitiful.


    "Xiao Yan, tell aunt honestly."


    "Have you ever sought out a masseuse?"


    "No, aunt, I swear I have never sought out a masseuse."


    Li Zhiyan truly wasn��t interested in masseuses, even though Mia was so forward.


    Li Zhiyan had no interest at all, it was a psychological repulsion.


    "That��s good, Xiao Yan, aunt tells you to keep away from those masseuses."


    "Those women might carry viruses, if you frequently get close to them, you might get sick."


    "Once you contract certain diseases."


    "They��ll follow you for life."


    "I know, aunt."


    "I��ll listen to you, aunt loves me most and is always the best to me."


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin very happy.


    "Aunt."


    "May I touch your leg? I really want to feel silky stocking-covered legs, just once."


    "Alright, since you said it, just once, you must listen to aunt."


    After getting permission from Zhao Shumin,


    Li Zhiyan gently placed his hands on Zhao Shumin��s silky stocking-covered legs.


    The texture of the stockings made Li Zhiyan close his eyes, feeling like he was in heaven in that moment.


    Indeed, once a woman wears black stockings,


    her feminine allure instantly multiplies.


    "Xiao Yan, are you done?"


    After several minutes, Zhao Shumin felt it was probably time to go back.


    "Aunt will leave the stockings for you."


    As Zhao Shumin tried to get up, Li Zhiyan pulled her back.


    "Aunt."


    "Can I kiss you?"


    "No, that��s too much."


    "You said you��d listen to what aunt says, you can��t do anything excessive anymore."


    "Aunt has already arranged a match for you, from my maternal home��s cousin��s daughter, the girl is very honest, to have her as your wife would surely make you very happy."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t expect that Zhao Shumin was already arranging a match for him.


    "Aunt, I don��t want to go on a matchmade date."


    Holding Zhao Shumin��s hand, Li Zhiyan embraced her, which softened Zhao Shumin��s tone.


    "Xiao Yan, aunt needs to go rest now, here are the stockings for you."


    "Aunt, you keep wearing the stockings."


    "Aunt should go now."


    "Uh..."


    The next second, Li Zhiyan kissed Zhao Shumin.


    Embracing Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin��s hug seemed very fitting.


    After laying Zhao Shumin on the pillow, their eyes met.


    Zhao Shumin was so embarrassed she wanted to find a crack to crawl into.


    She absently touched and found something Li Zhiyan had left, he had bought an entire box.


    To use up obviously wouldn��t be that quick.


    The light in the room was very dim.


    But Li Zhiyan could still see some not-so-clear scenery.


    ...


    After a long while, Li Zhiyan looked at the angry Zhao Shumin.


    He felt he was a bit impulsive.


    Grabbing Zhao Shumin��s hand again, Li Zhiyan said, "Sorry aunt, I didn��t mean it."


    "Before you said you��d listen to what aunt says, then you disobeyed!"


    "Aunt, I��m sorry, it��s because you��re so beautiful."


    "And wearing stockings and a short skirt makes you so sexy, that��s why I couldn��t resist."


    "It��s all my fault, aunt, I��m wrong, please don��t be mad."


    "I promise I won��t do it again."


    Holding Zhao Shumin��s hand, Li Zhiyan felt that she was really angry.

 Chapter 85 - 065 High Heels, the new task rewards a billiard hall!

    Chapter 85: 065 High Heels, the new task rewards a billiard hall!Zhao Shumin indeed felt somewhat uncomfortable in her heart.


    She didn��t expect such a thing to happen again with Li Zhiyan.


    The key issue is, Xiao Yan is young and couldn��t hold back, so that��s that.


    But she herself half-pushed and half-accepted, even very cooperative, which made Zhao Shumin feel very ashamed and as if she couldn��t uphold the dignity of her elders.


    Looking at silent Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan gently embraced her from behind.


    Zhao Shumin gently moved Li Zhiyan��s hand away and said: "Xiao Yan."


    "We can��t do this anymore, this is the last time, do you understand?"


    "If you continue like this, Aunt will really be angry with you."


    Li Zhiyan immediately promised: "I understand, Aunt, don��t worry."


    "Such a thing will absolutely not happen again in the future."


    After receiving Li Zhiyan��s assurance.


    Zhao Shumin then gently hummed in response.


    Afterwards, she took off her pantyhose, a scene that kept Li Zhiyan��s gaze intensively fixed.


    The only regret is that the lighting is quite dim now, so Li Zhiyan couldn��t enjoy Aunt Zhao��s snowy white legs, but at this point, his relationship with Aunt Zhao has reached this stage.


    So nothing really matters.


    "Okay, this is from Auntie to you."


    After putting the pantyhose down, Zhao Shumin left Li Zhiyan��s room, feeling extremely ashamed at this moment, wondering how things turned out this way again.


    After returning to her room from a blind spot in the surveillance, Zhao Shumin turned on the fan to cool her face, but the feeling of heat inside and out.


    Made it impossible for Zhao Shumin to calm down completely.


    "Such things must absolutely never happen again!"


    Looking at her beautiful legs under her short skirt, the feeling of shyness continued to spread, causing Zhao Shumin to have difficulty sleeping restlessly.


    ...


    In the early morning, intelligence information was also refreshed promptly.


    "Go to this Lottery Store and buy this stack of scratch tickets, you can make a profit of 330 yuan."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t mind the small amount, even if he could only earn 100 he would still go, considering his current job is just lazing around, 100 was enough for him to eat for two days.


    "Zhao Shumin��s menstrual period has started."


    "Zhao Shumin��s ex-husband will come in the afternoon to request Zhao Shumin to remarry."


    The third piece of information made Li Zhiyan completely stunned.


    How does Zhao Shumin��s ex-husband know Zhao Shumin is here? Weren��t they divorced for many years? He feels this might be related to Zhao Shumin��s vile behavior.


    "The foreigner Catherine, because she didn��t successfully reduce performance, plans to call you into the office to personally trouble you."


    "In recent days, Lai Feifei casually held a stock that soared, and she earned 700,000."


    Li Zhiyan swallowed, 700,000, a common person��s dream of a Mercedes-Benz E costs just 500,000, but Aunt Lai made 700,000 from casually holding a stock.


    This fortuitous woman really deserves to be a lucky charm.


    [New Task Released, Please Protect Zhao Shumin.]


    [Task Reward, a billiard bar automatically operated by the system.]


    [Note, the minimum monthly income is one yuan.]


    "With this store included, I now have 5 stores!"


    "Don��t know how much money there will be when it��s time for month-end settlement!"


    On this point, Li Zhiyan��s heart is immensely hopeful! S��arch* The Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Better sleep now, obviously I need to stay with Aunt Zhao in the afternoon."


    Li Zhiyan knows how unfortunate Zhao Shumin��s childhood and young years were, basically all filled with domestic violence.


    It��s the fear of being bullied that forced her to become such a truly thorough shrew.


    And her boss has unscrupulous designs on her, even wanting to force her to do some things.


    This further proves that being fierce is the right thing to do.


    Her F-size figure has no idea how many people covet it secretly; not being a shrew would really make her susceptible to others taking advantage.


    And through gentle moments with Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan also saw the real side of Zhao Shumin; she genuinely is a very gentle woman.


    After getting along better with her, it has always been like this.


    Of course, to outsiders, Aunt Zhao is still the true shrew.


    Nothing has changed, if someone tries to plot against Aunt Zhao, they would definitely be torn apart by her.


    ...


    The next day, Li Zhiyan woke up to find stockings on his bed, feeling somewhat helpless.


    It seems like there are quite a few stockings in my house now.


    There are Aunt Shen��s Valentino, two pairs of flesh-colored stockings.


    There are also the black stockings Aunt Lai drunkenly promised to reward me with last time, and now even stockings from Zhao Shumin, who had never worn stockings before, have appeared.


    Why does it seem like I am one of those people? I really have nothing to do with such people!


    Coming out of the bathroom, Li Zhiyan saw Zhao Shumin carrying food into his room.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "It��s time to eat."


    Following Zhao Shumin inside, Li Zhiyan noticed that Zhao Shumin was indeed slightly different from usual.


    He knew it was because Zhao Shumin��s relatives had visited.


    "Xiao Yan, eat more, you can��t get tired at work."


    After sitting down, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but glance at the stockings on the bed and her face began to blush slightly.


    Zhao Shumin tried to remain calm, but the events of last night kept emerging in her mind.


    "Today Aunt made meaty eggplant, try it and see if it��s tasty."


    "Aunt Zhao, your cooking is always delicious."


    "You sweet talker," she said.


    Zhao Shumin touched Li Zhiyan��s head.


    "Xiao Yan, about last night, we agreed, it can��t happen again."


    "From now on, you need to listen well to Aunt."


    "I left the stockings for you, so you can��t go stealing anymore."


    "And, you cannot do such things with Aunt anymore, I was really upset about last night."


    "Don��t worry, Aunt, I understand."


    Li Zhiyan knew some things couldn��t be rushed, and given the right opportunity, Zhao Shumin still couldn��t control herself.


    And these days, he really had been living very luxuriously.


    "Good, Xiao Yan, you need to listen carefully to Aunt, Aunt really does it all for your own good."


    "Aunt is old enough to be your mother, please do not waste anymore time here."


    Zhao Shumin was lecturing Li Zhiyan, and he was just agreeing with her.


    After a while, Li Zhiyan tentatively said: "Aunt Zhao."


    "Have you ever thought about wearing high heels?"


    "Actually, I want to see what you look like in high heels."


    Zhao Shumin��s face grew hot again.


    "Didn��t Aunt say not to waste your thoughts here?"


    "But Aunt, aren��t you still giving me clothes?"


    Zhao Shumin thought that what Li Zhiyan said was right, she indeed had to help Li Zhiyan correct his bad habits.


    "Aunt is already wearing stockings for you."


    "And I��m also wearing skirts for you."


    At this moment, Zhao Shumin thought of the pair of high heels in Li Zhiyan��s drawer, he seems to really like those high heels?


    "Aunt, I think wearing high heels gives a woman some flavor."


    "Stockings paired with high heels really bring out the charm to the peak."


    "If you wear high heels, it could help me better correct my mistakes."


    "Aunt, then I will take a picture of you in them and save it on my phone."

 Chapter 86 - 066 Workplace Bullying and Humiliation

    Chapter 86: 066 Workplace Bullying and HumiliationHere is the translated text:


    Listening to Li Zhiyan��s words, Zhao Shumin��s face turned even redder.


    Ever since some things happened with Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin felt that their relationship could no longer return to the simple one of elder and junior like before.


    "Why are you taking photos?"


    "They��re useful."


    "Aunt Zhao, if you want to help me correct my mistakes, I think this is the best way."


    "Alright then..."


    "Aunt will go out today and check if there are any pretty high heels."


    "But Aunt can only wear them for you to take a photo."


    If it was just wearing them at home to let Li Zhiyan take a look, then it was still acceptable.


    "Okay."


    "Aunt, thank you."


    "You do care for me."


    "Hmm, don��t overthink things from now on."


    After breakfast, as Li Zhiyan left, Zhao Shumin washed dishes in the kitchen, feeling troubled by Li Zhiyan��s issues.


    And what troubled her most was every time she stayed together with Li Zhiyan.


    There was always an uncontrollable feeling of restlessness inside her.


    She was over forty; could it be her inner self was such a wanton woman?


    "But... can I really pull off something like high heels?"


    Zhao Shumin thought to herself.


    ...


    After clocking in at the company, Li Zhiyan went to his workstation as usual to prepare for the day.


    Lately, he wasn��t planning on running business errands anymore.


    After claiming his lottery winnings later, he��d just find a place to slack off.


    Colleague Wang Ya quietly sat down beside Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re really something."


    "I honestly thought you��d already be packing up to leave."


    Wang Ya��s voice carried a hint of surprise. Offending the son of the ��blond foreigner lady�� and still being safe and sound in the company��this really was remarkable.


    "But you do need to be careful. That Catherine is notorious for holding grudges."


    "No one in the company dares to cross her."


    "And she��s also extremely doting toward her son."


    "I think Catherine might try to make trouble for you next."


    "Don��t worry, Sister Wang, it��s fine."


    As the two chatted, Liu Jinxin walked over.


    "President Catherine wants you in her office."


    His tone was full of schadenfreude. This damned Li Zhiyan��is he clueless about how much trouble he��s caused by offending Catherine in the company? Does he think he can actually get away unscathed?


    Li Zhiyan didn��t take it seriously and stepped into Catherine��s office.


    Today, Catherine was wearing a blue shirt on her upper body, her chest exceptionally prominent.


    "Blond foreigner lady" was indeed a well-deserved title.


    Her lower body was dressed in a pencil skirt paired with black stockings and a pair of black high heels with red soles.


    Ever since he developed a liking for older women, Li Zhiyan found himself powerless to resist such professional attire.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    "Sit."


    Catherine motioned for Li Zhiyan to sit down. Knowing Catherine intended to make things difficult for him, he tread carefully, fearing he��d fall into her trap.


    This woman really wanted to deal with him.


    "Li Zhiyan, massage my feet."


    Leaning leisurely beside him, Catherine intended to humiliate Li Zhiyan.


    No one in the company had ever dared to disrespect her like this.


    Catherine thought that making a man like Li Zhiyan massage her feet


    would be nothing short of utter humiliation for him.


    She believed this act could deal a blow to Li Zhiyan��s psyche.


    Initially, Li Zhiyan thought Catherine would assign him some difficult task��he didn��t expect her to ask him to massage her feet?


    As he processed this, Li Zhiyan felt a mixture of disbelief and amusement.


    This woman. Yet, while it was a massive humiliation for him, he had no desire for it at all.


    However, faced with the hardships in his life,


    to survive in the company and keep this job, he had no choice but to comply, sacrificing his pride to massage Catherine��s feet.


    "What, unwilling?"


    Seeing Li Zhiyan��s initial resistance, Catherine felt pleased. It seemed she had struck his pride.


    Wasn��t this exactly the effect she wanted? To thoroughly humiliate his self-esteem!


    "If you��d rather lose this job, then leave now."


    The "blond foreigner lady" said confidently.


    "Alright."


    Li Zhiyan gently picked up one of Catherine��s high heels.


    As he softly removed the high heel, Catherine��s nylon-covered delicate foot was exposed.


    The skin of Caucasians was different from that of middle-aged Eastern women, with a distinct texture.


    Catherine was a meticulous woman��her legs carried a fragrant scent, and Li Zhiyan could see her pink-polished toenails.


    "Not bad, Li Zhiyan. If you want to behave yourself in my company, then obey my orders and give me a good massage."


    "Otherwise, even if someone helps you out, I��ll still make sure you��re fired."


    Failing to fire Li Zhiyan earlier had left Catherine slightly dissatisfied. Watching him now, holding her foot and massaging it, finally brought her some sense of balance.


    As Li Zhiyan massaged Catherine��s nylon-wrapped feet, his mind wandered to memories of massaging Aunt Shen��s feet.


    He had to admit, the skin color of a "blond foreigner lady" was quite unlike that of middle-aged Eastern women.


    The allure of this blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigner was an entirely different kind of charm from that of Oriental women.


    However, there was one thing in common: Catherine��s nylon-wrapped feet were also incredibly soft, making it hard for him to resist.


    After a while, as Catherine watched Li Zhiyan diligently massaging her feet,


    she felt that the humiliation wasn��t enough.


    She decided to escalate things with some genuine workplace bullying.


    She brought up her other foot, using the high heel��s red sole to press against Li Zhiyan��s thigh, asserting dominance over him. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Still, Catherine faintly sensed that Li Zhiyan seemed to be enjoying himself in some way.


    Could it be, despite such humiliation, he felt no anger?


    But after some thought, Catherine concluded that Li Zhiyan must simply be swallowing his pride for the sake of his job.


    "Li Zhiyan, from now on, I want you to regularly massage my feet."


    "And also polish my high heels."


    "If you don��t do a good job, don��t even think about staying at this company."


    Catherine continued her workplace bullying against Li Zhiyan, while he silently continued massaging her feet.


    His submissive demeanor deeply satisfied Catherine. She decided she would often humiliate Li Zhiyan in her office from now on��to have him polish her high heels with his hands!


    She wanted to keep him as a spineless lackey under her heel, subjected to a life of endless humiliations at her feet.


    ...


    In the afternoon, Li Zhiyan headed home when the time seemed about right.


    Reckoning that Zhao Shumin��s ex-husband must have arrived by now.


    Li Zhiyan knew he needed to help Aunt Zhao��he absolutely couldn��t let her get bullied by that scumbag.


    Riding his bike along the road, Li Zhiyan thought back to movies and TV shows he��d watched before.

 Chapter 87 - 067 Aunt Zhao drives away abusive ex-husband with rolling pin

    Chapter 87: 067 Aunt Zhao drives away abusive ex-husband with rolling pinHe felt that Catherine probably didn��t have much hair volume. S��arch* The ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Thinking of these strange musings, Li Zhiyan returned home.


    Soon Zhao Shumin��s beastly ex-husband would arrive, so he had to help Aunt Zhao no matter what.


    After getting home, Li Zhiyan went to Zhao Shumin��s door to check, only to find that she wasn��t home��it seemed like she had gone out to look for a job.


    Not in a rush, he quietly waited for Zhao Shumin to return.


    Sitting in the room with the air conditioner running, Li Zhiyan��s thoughts drifted to what Catherine had asked of him earlier��her request for a massage.


    This woman was really insulting his dignity, thinking of asking him to massage her black nylon-clad jade-like feet, even fantasizing about stepping on him with high heels.


    If this continued, wouldn��t Catherine one day directly demand that he lick her feet?


    He definitely wasn��t that kind of person.


    If this horse of a woman really asked him to lick her feet, he absolutely wouldn��t do it!


    While waiting quietly, the outer door suddenly opened.


    Li Zhiyan immediately knew it was Zhao Shumin coming back. The tattooed man and his girlfriend typically only returned past midnight; they went out around noon and were basically gone during the day.


    Whatever they were doing, Li Zhiyan had no idea.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    He opened the door and called out to Aunt Zhao.


    This made Zhao Shumin��s heart feel somewhat warm. In this city, it wasn��t just her who had given Li Zhiyan warmth.


    Li Zhiyan had also allowed Zhao Shumin to experience warmth in many ways.


    "Xiao Yan, why are you back at this time?"


    At that moment, Zhao Shumin felt inexplicably flustered. What could Xiao Yan have come to her for?


    Surely, it wasn��t that he couldn��t hold back anymore? Regardless, her stance had to be unwavering.


    No matter what, she couldn��t let Xiao Yan continue down the wrong path.


    With that thought, Zhao Shumin firmed up her resolve.


    "This afternoon, there wasn��t much work to do. I already completed my monthly KPI, so I came home to relax."


    "Cooling off with the air conditioner. Aunt Zhao, come to my room too."


    "Alright."


    Zhao Shumin walked straight into Li Zhiyan��s room.


    After sitting down, looking at the fine sweat on Zhao Shumin��s face, Li Zhiyan felt even more conflicted about her.


    This woman really had it hard. She might be a shrew, but deep down she was still someone who could listen to reason.


    If she weren��t, Aunt Lai wouldn��t have let her stay here in the first place.


    "Aunt Zhao, have some yogurt."


    Li Zhiyan grabbed a bottle of premium milk and handed it to Zhao Shumin.


    Sitting alongside Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin couldn��t suppress a rising nervousness.


    She kept feeling as if at any moment, Li Zhiyan might rush toward her and hold her tight.


    Then make some unreasonable demands of her.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so nice."


    Sitting close to her and catching her scent, Li Zhiyan spoke from the heart.


    Truly, he loved the feeling of being alone with Zhao Shumin in a room.


    "Xiao Yan, if you keep this up, I��m leaving."


    Zhao Shumin genuinely worried that Li Zhiyan might lose control of himself again, so she promptly gave him a stern warning to calm him down.


    "Aunt, don��t leave. I��m genuinely complimenting you; I mean no harm."


    Grabbing Zhao Shumin��s hand, Li Zhiyan said softly.


    "By the way, Aunt, did you buy those high heels?"


    "Don��t even bring that up."


    "Aunt, isn��t that important? I��m still waiting for you to wear those high heels and stockings so I can take pictures."


    Zhao Shumin��s face flushed slightly. She wanted to call Li Zhiyan shameless.


    But on second thought, it actually seemed important.


    Since she had already decided to help Xiao Yan change his habits, she had to see it through to the end.


    By asking her to wear high heels, it showed that Xiao Yan still regarded her as a woman in his mind.


    "Aunt forgot about it while she was outside today, but I��ll definitely buy them within the next couple of days and wear them for you to take pictures."


    "But Xiao Yan, you have to promise me that you��ll keep your word."


    "Of course, Aunt. Trust me, I��d never go back on my word."


    As they sat and chatted, Li Zhiyan didn��t push things further with Zhao Shumin. With so much piling up on her recently, he knew he��d still have his chance.


    Over half an hour later, there was a knock on the door.


    The knocking persisted. Zhao Shumin didn��t think much of it, figuring it could be her son returning.


    Last time, Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan had been kicked out, and their key had been taken away.


    But as she opened the door, Zhao Shumin saw the nightmare standing there��her ex-husband, peering through the window at her.


    As their eyes met, memories of being beaten surged into her mind. Instinctively, she began trembling.


    She ran back to her room and locked the door tightly behind her.


    "Zhao Shumin, open the door! I can see you!"


    Shang Yunsheng shouted angrily. His voice was brimming with excitement; his son had spoken the truth after all.


    Now he knew Zhao Shumin was living here.


    He could finally mess with her again, reclaim this excessively beautiful wife, and indulge himself every night. These thoughts filled him with giddy excitement.


    Shang Yunsheng had once been quite wealthy, which was how he had managed to marry someone as stunning as Zhao Shumin.


    But after marrying her, he began habitually beating her��something that had become a part of his life.


    Later, after meeting a mistress who loved dressing sexy in stockings, high heels, and makeup...


    His soul was fully captivated by the mistress.


    For years, Shang Yunsheng lived recklessly, spending over thirty thousand a month. Though it wasn��t much for the truly wealthy...

 Chapter 88 - 067 Aunt Zhao Drives Away Abusive Ex-Husband with Rolling Pin_2

    Chapter 88: 067 Aunt Zhao Drives Away Abusive Ex-Husband with Rolling Pin_2Here is the requested translation:


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    But his family��s foundation was never very solid to begin with, and now the economic situation is bad.


    The family��s shops kept shutting down one after another.


    Eventually, he went bankrupt, and that mistress immediately left him to be with a 30-year-old pretty boy.


    As for his son, it turned out not to even be his biological child.


    When Shang Yunsheng confronted the situation, he was beaten up since the other party was a reckless thug.


    Shang Yunsheng was naturally someone who bullied the weak but feared the strong, so of course, he didn��t dare to keep tangling with them. In the end, he left, humiliated.


    After that, he turned his attention back to Zhao Shumin.


    Over the years, he slowly came to realize that the mistress he chased after wasn��t even attractive��actually, she was quite ugly. She just dressed provocatively and used suggestive tactics.


    Back then, he had been completely infatuated with her.


    Thinking about it now, he felt like an absolute fool��ignoring his wife with her F-cup figure, abusing her regularly at home.


    And instead pouring love and affection onto an ugly mistress?


    Thinking back to the sight he had just seen of Zhao Shumin, his regret deepened even further. At the same time, Shang Yunsheng felt his hormones surging uncontrollably��his wife was this stunningly beautiful? When she opened the door, he just had to let off some steam. S��arch* The ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Open the door!"


    "Honey, I miss you."


    "I know I was wrong. I finally understand��you��re the best woman in this world."


    Shang Yunsheng shouted, his voice causing Zhao Shumin inside the room to feel terrified.


    In Shang Yunsheng��s heart, he��d already planned the next steps.


    Once Zhao Shumin opened the door, he��d go to her room, vent everything onto her, then convince her to remarry him, transferring all of her money to his control.


    The 200,000 yuan of online loans he owed would then finally be repaid, and the repayment deadline wasn��t far off��he needed to act fast.


    From chatting with Shang Shunsheng, Shang Yunsheng learned that Zhao Shumin currently had somewhere between 500,000 and even 700,000 or 800,000 yuan in savings��all money that rightfully belonged to him!


    "Baby, let��s get remarried. I��m here to build a life with you��quickly open the door."


    "Leave now! I don��t want to see you ever again!" Zhao Shumin shouted.


    "We��re divorced, and there��s absolutely no relationship between us anymore!"


    Pain spread through Zhao Shumin��s chest. Her heart loathed Shang Yunsheng deeply. Memories of childhood and young adult suffering flooded her senses, leaving her exhausted.


    "Who says we have no relationship anymore? Open the door! Back then, I gave your father 200,000 yuan in bride price to buy you��open the door!"


    "I even brought my household registry��let��s get remarried."


    Li Zhiyan entered the living room. At this point, he couldn��t hold back anymore��he knew Aunt Zhao was incredibly vulnerable right now.


    He had to step up for her; what Aunt Zhao needed at this moment was security and confidence. He had to stand firm.


    Otherwise, who could say how much additional terror she��d face?


    Li Zhiyan glared at Shang Yunsheng and shouted, "You old bastard, what the hell are you barking at!"


    "My Aunt Zhao said she doesn��t want to see you��so get lost!"


    The shouting left Shang Yunsheng dumbfounded. He had trusted he could come here and do as he pleased.


    In his mind, Zhao Shumin was just a woman he could twist and manipulate at will.


    Yet suddenly, a young man appeared, shouting at him.


    "Come out here!"


    "Who the hell do you think you are? Daring to meddle in my business!"


    Li Zhiyan directly opened the door.


    Since gaining his superpower, Li Zhiyan��s reflexes had become incredibly sharp. Whenever he got into fights, he felt like a cat playing with a mouse.


    Other people��s movements appeared slow to him��even those carrying weapons couldn��t intimidate him.


    In short, Li Zhiyan could fight very well!


    Once the door opened, Shang Yunsheng fell into embarrassment. While he had loved fighting in his younger days, it was always handled with money afterward.


    But now, after years of exhausting himself to satisfy his mistress��s demands, his body was worn out.


    Moreover, age had caught up with him. When brawling with the younger crowd, it was obvious he couldn��t keep up.


    Back in the day, money ensured he always had a few hooligan pals around.


    Fights were usually gang beatdowns.


    With no money now, he found himself alone��a situation that had left him hesitant and timid.


    When Li Zhiyan opened the door, Zhao Shumin rushed from her room to grab a rolling pin from the kitchen.


    She positioned herself in front of Li Zhiyan.


    "Get lost!"


    "Otherwise, I��ll beat you to death with this rolling pin!"


    Glaring ruthlessly at Shang Yunsheng, Zhao Shumin harbored absolute hatred toward this man.


    Though she was afraid of him, she stood firmly to shield Li Zhiyan from harm.


    Zhao Shumin��s posture, holding the rolling pin, deeply moved Li Zhiyan.


    Although she acted like a hot-tempered shrew, whenever their relationship grew closer...


    She would always place herself in harm��s way to defend him.


    Like a mother protecting her child.


    This scene, however, looked ridiculous to Shang Yunsheng. To him, Zhao Shumin was nothing more than a slave.


    A woman he could freely beat or command as he pleased.


    And now, she dared to raise a rolling pin against him?


    Afraid to fight the younger man��did that mean he couldn��t handle Zhao Shumin either?


    "Baby, you��re as gorgeous and sexy as ever, just like ten years ago."


    "Your chest is even bigger and more shapely now."


    "I��m serious about marrying you again��grab the household registry, let��s get remarried. I promise I��ll never hit you again."


    "Get lost!"


    Zhao Shumin screamed, almost hysterically, her voice overflowing with rage.


    Her hatred toward Shang Yunsheng ran deep in her veins.


    "You filthy bitch! You think you deserve respect?"


    "Who the hell do you think you are?"


    "Get lost!"


    Li Zhiyan pointed at Shang Yunsheng and cursed.


    "This is our domestic affair. Why are you meddling like some busybody?"


    "I��ll kill this stupid bitch!"


    Shang Yunsheng slapped Zhao Shumin hard across the face.


    But Zhao Shumin wasn��t the helpless young girl who had endured years of abuse anymore. She swung her rolling pin viciously, smashing it down on Shang Yunsheng��s hand.


    "Get out! You animal��get out!"


    Shang Yunsheng, confident he could beat Zhao Shumin into submission earlier, now winced in pain.


    The rolling pin was solid, delivering heavy damage with every swing.


    Blood pooled and bruises spread across Shang Yunsheng��s arm.


    Relentless, Zhao Shumin continued striking him with the rolling pin.


    "You still think you deserve respect!"


    "You filthy bitch!"


    Enraged, Shang Yunsheng wanted to physically overpower Zhao Shumin, but the rolling pin strike after strike overwhelmed him. Eventually, he turned and fled. No one��not even the best fighter��can endure the brutal force of a rolling pin.


    Let alone Shang Yunsheng��a mere ordinary man.


    Never had he imagined the submissive, tearful Zhao Shumin he once knew could become this fierce.


    Such brutal swipes with the rolling pin��it seemed escaping was the better option after all.


    "You lowly bitch��you��ll regret this!"


    "I won��t stop chasing you��I��ll keep pestering you!"


    "If you won��t remarry me, I��ll make sure you lose your job and can��t rent a home!"


    "I��ll keep haunting you forever, you filthy bitch!"


    Cursing all while sprinting downstairs, Shang Yunsheng worried Li Zhiyan might join in for a group beating.


    After driving Shang Yunsheng away, Zhao Shumin quietly returned to her room.


    She dropped the rolling pin onto the floor and broke into sobs.


    "Why does he get to torment me like this?"


    "We��ve been divorced for so long��why remarry?"


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin��s sadness overwhelmed her, tears streaming uncontrollably.


    Li Zhiyan sat beside Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t worry. I��m here with you��you don��t need to be afraid anymore."


    Hearing Li Zhiyan��s reassurances, Zhao Shumin instinctively embraced him. Amid the suffocating heat,


    Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around Zhao Shumin in return, pulling her close.


    Slowly, Zhao Shumin��s cheeks flushed red.


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s alright. Don��t be sad��I��m here for you."


    Gazing at Zhao Shumin��s soft lips, Li Zhiyan leaned in closer.


    Speaking felt like it would lead their lips to touch.


    Embarrassment welled up inside Zhao Shumin.


    "Mm..."


    "Aunt Zhao..."


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan��s voice trembled slightly. Unable to resist, he kissed Zhao Shumin��s lips.


    "Aunt Zhao... your lips taste so sweet..."

 Chapter 89 - 068 and the feeling of Aunt Zhao’s home, Li Zhiyan who owns five stores!

    Chapter 89: 068 and the feeling of Aunt Zhao��s home, Li Zhiyan who owns five stores!Zhao Shumin originally felt very upset.


    She just wanted to hold Li Zhiyan, but what she didn��t expect was��


    Li Zhiyan kissed her directly.


    In the sweltering weather, combined with the fact that the fan wasn��t even on in the room, both their bodies were covered in a fine layer of sweat.


    This made Zhao Shumin feel even more flushed.


    It was an intense heat, the kind that radiated thoroughly from the inside out.


    "Xiao Yan, we can��t do this..."


    "No, we shouldn��t..."


    But with Li Zhiyan already kissing Zhao Shumin, how could he possibly pass up the chance to get closer to her?


    Although Zhao Shumin kept resisting, Li Zhiyan was still incredibly persistent.


    In the end, the walls around Zhao Shumin��s heart crumbled.


    Forget it, it��s just a kiss; it isn��t really that big of a deal.


    She wrapped her arms around Li Zhiyan��s waist, and the two of them, in the sweltering summer heat, tightly embraced and kissed continuously.


    After a long while, when Li Zhiyan had some other thoughts brewing.


    Zhao Shumin abruptly pushed him away. Although her rationality was on the verge of collapse, the inconvenient fact remained��she really had a relative staying over at the moment.


    It simply wasn��t appropriate. Moreover, deep down, Zhao Shumin had always believed that her relationship with Li Zhiyan was a mistake.


    She should stop this from progressing any further.


    "Xiao Yan, calm yourself."


    "Auntie can��t let you keep making mistakes."


    Then, Zhao Shumin patted Li Zhiyan on the head, her demeanor entirely like that of an elder offering guidance to a child.


    The love and care in Zhao Shumin��s eyes.


    Unknowingly, it caused a lot of Li Zhiyan��s impulsive feelings to dissipate.


    In her heart, she really seemed to see him as just a kid.


    Besides, Zhao Shumin truly wasn��t in a convenient situation at the moment, and he should also exercise some self-restraint.


    With Shang Yunsheng, that bastard, around, there would be plenty of chances in the future.


    "Got it, Aunt Zhao."


    Feeling relieved, Zhao Shumin gently pulled Li Zhiyan into her arms.


    "That��s my good boy."


    Li Zhiyan softly buried his head into Zhao Shumin��s chest, savoring this warm and tender moment.


    "Auntie, why don��t you come stay in my room instead?"


    "My room is cooler; it��s too hot in here."


    "Alright..."


    ...


    In Li Zhiyan��s room, he was learning new things online while chatting with Zhao Shumin.


    Right now, having accepted a system task and owning five stores, Li Zhiyan was full of confidence about the future.


    Even though they were all small shops, they were guaranteed to earn a profit!


    Five shops would undoubtedly generate a pretty decent income!


    Seeing Li Zhiyan��s serious and hardworking demeanor, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel a mixture of admiration and envy, thinking if only Li Zhiyan were her son.


    This child was truly perfect in every way, except for being overly hormonal, but even that flaw was too minor to overshadow his overall excellence.


    If she had such a wonderful son, her life would be so blissful.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie��s life ahead probably won��t be peaceful."


    "I might have to move to another city to live."


    There was a hint of fear in Zhao Shumin��s tone.


    Shang Yunsheng had already left an indelible shadow on Zhao Shumin��s mind.


    Hearing her say this, an inexplicably strong sense of reluctance rose in Li Zhiyan��s heart.


    He truly didn��t want Zhao Shumin to leave, not one bit.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t go. If you leave, I��ll miss you."


    Being middle-aged often means being emotional. Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin��s eyes sting slightly with tears.


    "Don��t worry, we have phones and WeChat nowadays; it��s easy to stay in touch."


    "It��s not like you��d never see Auntie again."


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t rush."


    "In this era of the rule of law, and with surveillance cameras everywhere."


    "That Shang Yunsheng wouldn��t dare do anything reckless. Didn��t you chase him off earlier today?"


    "If you really have to leave, let��s wait until we absolutely have no other choice, alright?"


    "Things might not be as bad as we think, right?"


    Zhao Shumin gave a soft "Mm."


    "Alright, Auntie will listen to you."


    "Aunt, don��t you find it odd that Shang Yunsheng came here this time?"


    Li Zhiyan brought up a thought to Zhao Shumin.


    Only then did Zhao Shumin realize that she had cut ties with Shang Yunsheng long ago and hadn��t seen him in years.


    None of her relatives or friends knew where she lived in Shanghai.


    After all, her relationships with her father and brother were so strained that they were practically mortal enemies. How exactly did Shang Yunsheng find out her address?


    Could it have been her son? At this thought, a heavy sense of dread settled into Zhao Shumin��s chest.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t continue the conversation. He already knew that Shang Shunsheng, that beast, had betrayed Zhao Shumin. Ultimately, the inevitable result would be for the mother and son to break apart completely.


    And that was exactly the outcome Li Zhiyan most wanted to see. After a while, Zhao Shumin returned to her room to fetch some needlework and started sewing.


    While Li Zhiyan studied at the desk, the atmosphere in the room had a faint trace of a "home" vibe.


    ...


    The rest of the day went as usual. Li Zhiyan went to work, clocked in, and then came home to find that Zhao Shumin had prepared him a sumptuous dinner.


    Later in the evening, as Li Zhiyan lay in his bedroom staring at the latex-painted ceiling, waiting for the 12 o��clock system update, his thoughts wandered far away.


    At midnight, the new updates arrived as expected.


    "Go to this lottery store and buy this stack of scratch tickets; you can profit 1,000 yuan."


    The 1,000-yuan bonus from today��s scratch tickets made Li Zhiyan feel quite pleased with himself.


    "Shen Hongmei drank a bit tonight and is thinking about you."


    This piece of information filled Li Zhiyan��s heart with joy. Deep down, Aunt Shen clearly had feelings for him. Otherwise, she wouldn��t have taken the initiative to act like how she did last time.


    "Today, He Yanrong will discuss weaning her child with her daughter."


    "Liu Changsheng and his wife Liu Guifen have both completed their detention."


    "Liu Guifen believes that Zhao Shumin seduced her husband."


    "So she plans to hang a banner outside the community, hire someone to use a loudspeaker to accuse Zhao Shumin of being a homewrecker and shameless."


    Hearing this information made Li Zhiyan burn with anger. It seemed Aunt Zhao was way too lenient when she confronted that shop owner last time; she should��ve torn her apart properly.


    But clearly, the times had changed.


    Resorting to crude tactics like showing up at someone��s door to start a fight would only end with a stint in jail. If things escalated or someone got hurt, it could even result in a prison sentence.


    So, Liu Guifen had opted for a different strategy this time.


    Still, just thinking about it gave him a headache.


    "The shop owner has been keeping a boy toy who works as a fitness coach."


    "Tomorrow at noon, the two of them will meet for an outdoor rendezvous. The specific location is as follows."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    [New task released.]


    [Take a video of the shop owner��s outdoor meeting and show Liu Changsheng.]


    [Reward: A small, legally-operated foot spa.]


    [Note: Guaranteed monthly profit of at least 1 yuan.]


    At this point, he wasn��t worried in the least. With this piece of dirt on Liu Guifen, it was the perfect opportunity to deal with her properly.


    Excited at the prospect of becoming the owner of a sixth shop, Li Zhiyan was thrilled beyond measure!


    As he lay down, he felt restless. It seemed like he should do something��or else it felt as though something was missing.


    With that thought, Li Zhiyan quietly opened the door and walked to Zhao Shumin��s room. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Auntie."


    His voice was very soft, but it still made Zhao Shumin��s heart race.


    After all, this house wasn��t just shared between her and Li Zhiyan; there were other tenants. If anyone found out that Xiao Yan was knocking on her door in the middle of the night, how embarrassing would that be?


    "What��s wrong, Xiao Yan?"


    "It��s so late. What��s the matter?"


    "Auntie, I can��t sleep alone. Can I sleep with you tonight?"


    "What..."


    Zhao Shumin��s breathing suddenly became heavy��she didn��t expect Li Zhiyan to make such a request.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re already so grown up. Do you still need to sleep with Auntie?"

 Chapter 90 - 069 Sewing work

    Chapter 90: 069 Sewing workThinking about sharing a bed with Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin felt her heart burning.


    It was as if even her blood had started to heat up.


    This child, almost 21, still made such a request.


    "Aunt Zhao, I can��t sleep. Can I sleep with you?"


    "I promise, I won��t do anything inappropriate."


    Zhao Shumin��s face grew increasingly hot.


    "No, Xiao Yan, you promised me before��everything you��d listen to me on, and no more inappropriate actions."


    "We can��t keep making mistakes."


    "Aunt Zhao, I really just want to sleep with you, no other thoughts, I can��t fall asleep."


    Zhao Shumin was worried that the couple with matching tattoos might overhear.


    She hesitated for a moment but eventually unlocked the door, letting Li Zhiyan in.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, you can sleep with me."


    "But you must behave yourself, no wandering thoughts, understand?"


    "I understand, Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan gave his assurance, then sat on Zhao Shumin��s bed.


    On her bed was only a thin bedsheet. Because she was unwilling to use the air conditioner, Zhao Shumin never needed a blanket during summer.


    "Wait a moment, I��ll make the bedding for you." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You have to listen to me properly, or else I��ll truly stop being close to you."


    Zhao Shumin turned on the air conditioner. This action surprised Li Zhiyan somewhat, even touched him��Aunt Zhao was indeed incredibly frugal and thrifty.


    However, after he came over, Aunt Zhao still voluntarily turned on the air conditioner, simply to make sure he wouldn��t be uncomfortable while sleeping.


    "Xiao Yan, is the air conditioner in your room turned off? If not, go turn it off. Money��s earned easily these days."


    "I��ll go turn it off right now."


    Li Zhiyan was not wasteful, at least not when he had limited money. Still, he thought, if he ever had plenty of money in the future, he��d definitely have a more indulgent lifestyle.


    When he returned, Zhao Shumin had already laid out the bedding. The two bright red quilts looked exceptionally striking.


    "Let��s sleep now, Xiao Yan. Sleep properly, behave yourself, alright?"


    Zhao Shumin reminded him again, worried about Li Zhiyan��s behavior.


    Li Zhiyan agreed, climbed into bed, settling on the side nearest the wall.


    Truthfully, he always liked sleeping in the middle of the bed, but sharing a bed with Zhao Shumin gave him a certain "childlike" feeling.


    As the "child," he felt he naturally belonged on the inner side.


    Once they lay down, Zhao Shumin turned off the lights.


    But nighttime in Shanghai was nothing like the utter darkness of the countryside from over a decade ago.


    Even with the lights out, a faint glow from outside the windows filtered in.


    Li Zhiyan could make out Zhao Shumin��s fair, alabaster skin.


    He swallowed quietly, marveling at how naturally beautiful Zhao Shumin was.


    Neither Shanghai Three Aunts nor Catherine, the foreigner, could compare; though they were genuine wealthy ladies.


    Perhaps only He Yanrong��s financial situation was slightly less impressive, but even so, Li Zhiyan knew He Yanrong wasn��t lacking either.


    Money��it was the ultimate beauty enhancer, and they all had the wealth to maintain themselves.


    Yet Zhao Shumin had never stepped foot in a beauty salon, nor used any cosmetics or even lipstick. Despite that, her skin remained smooth and delicate.


    It wasn��t just her skin��Li Zhiyan could never forget that night Zhao Shumin got drunk.


    She had been so fiery, so passionate.


    Some women were inherently beautiful, retaining their charm even as they aged.


    He watched Zhao Shumin lying there, the quilt visibly rising around her chest.


    Li Zhiyan gently placed his hand on hers.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing? It��s time to sleep. Tomorrow I need to look for a job, and you have work as well."


    Zhao Shumin��s heart was somewhat flustered; after all, the physical closeness between them was... a little too much.


    "Aunt Zhao, I just want to hold your hand."


    "Didn��t we agree to keep our distance? I��m a woman; you��re a man."


    "Xiao Yan, if you don��t listen to me, I��m truly not going to stay close to you anymore."


    "Auntie, please don��t abandon me."


    "I like Aunt Zhao the most. And just holding your hand... that��s harmless, right?"


    "You��re my elder. When elders take their kids out to play, don��t they also hold hands?"


    Zhao Shumin thought for a moment. What Li Zhiyan said seemed to have some logic.


    While she did need to guard against Li Zhiyan veering off the path,


    excessively prohibiting everything might overcorrect; it could make Xiao Yan act out even more recklessly in the future.


    "Alright, go ahead and hold it."


    With Zhao Shumin��s reluctant consent,


    Li Zhiyan gently took hold of her soft hand.


    "Aunt Zhao, your hand��s so soft, and it smells nice too."


    He brought her hand to his nose for a sniff, holding her slender, supple hand in both of his, completely encasing it in his grasp.


    Zhao Shumin��s natural reaction was to pull away, but remembering her promise to him, she restrained herself.


    She told herself it was all for Xiao Yan��s well-being.


    "I do needlework; it requires exceptional dexterity with the hands."


    "I��ve always been mindful to protect them."


    "Most of my clothes are made by hand from fabric I buy myself."


    Speaking of needlework brought a small sense of pride to Zhao Shumin; it was a craft few still practiced today.


    When she mended clothes, not even the tiniest stitch could be seen on the outside.


    It was a skill ordinary people couldn��t match.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re amazing. How about trying to showcase your work on short videos? Maybe you��ll get custom orders."


    "You could open an online shop. I think there are still people who appreciate hand-sewn clothes."


    "Sewing clothes..."


    Zhao Shumin fell into thought. Opening an online shop didn��t seem to require much upfront cost.


    She glanced at the hand-sewn T-shirt she had made for Li Zhiyan and seriously considered the idea. After all, renting a storefront was too costly, and job searching was exhausting.


    "Maybe I should give it a try, but I don��t know how to make short videos."


    "Auntie, once you start making clothes, I��ll help you record videos and upload them."


    Li Zhiyan kept gently caressing Zhao Shumin��s delicate hand.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan. Let��s sleep now. It��s already past midnight."


    "Okay, Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan lay flat on his back, but even then, he didn��t let go of Zhao Shumin��s right hand, their fingers interlaced.


    The warmth emanating from Li Zhiyan��s hand made Zhao Shumin feel as though her heartbeat refused to settle.


    After some time, Li Zhiyan threw off his blanket.


    "What��s wrong, Xiao Yan?"


    Zhao Shumin asked curiously, her tone tinged with suspicion.


    "Aunt Zhao, I feel so uncomfortable under this blanket."


    "Can I share yours instead?"


    "What..."

 Chapter 91 - 070 Lady boss comes knocking again! Exciting shrew battle????

    Chapter 91: 070 Lady boss comes knocking again! Exciting shrew battle????Zhao Shumin hadn��t expected that not only would Li Zhiyan want to sleep with her.


    Now he even wanted to sleep under the same blanket.


    This wasn��t proper, especially since it was summer, and both of them were dressed so lightly.


    If Li Zhiyan slept in the same blanket with her, it did seem rather inappropriate.


    "Xiao Yan, this really isn��t appropriate. Men and women are different; your aunt letting you sleep with her is already pushing boundaries."


    "This is already an extremely improper thing to do."


    "Xiao Yan, please don��t make things harder for your aunt, okay?"


    "Aunt, my own blanket is just so uncomfortable. Please, let me sleep in yours, okay?"


    Zhao Shumin kept refusing, but after Li Zhiyan persisted for a while, Zhao Shumin found herself unable to hold her ground.


    She was naturally soft-hearted, and on top of that, she already had quite a bit of fondness for Li Zhiyan, so she decided to allow him to cross this line just this once.


    After all, it was just sharing a blanket, nothing else��it was no big deal.


    Once Zhao Shumin gave her permission, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help feeling a surge of excitement.


    Then, he slipped into Zhao Shumin��s blanket.


    At that moment, he felt incredibly happy once he was nestled inside her blanket.


    To him, even the air seemed fragrant.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so nice��and you��re so warm."


    Pressed up against him, Zhao Shumin said nervously, "You behave yourself, Xiao Yan."


    "You must listen to your aunt."


    Being able to sleep in the same blanket as Zhao Shumin felt incredible to Li Zhiyan, so he didn��t push his luck any further.


    Soon, both of them fell asleep together.


    The next morning, when Zhao Shumin woke up, she realized someone was holding her tightly, nestled against her chest.


    And it seemed she was also holding him. After a brief jolt of panic, she remembered that it was Xiao Yan who slept with her last night.


    Recalling how well-behaved Li Zhiyan had been last night, Zhao Shumin felt a wave of relief.


    The boy had matured, after all.


    Now he knew how to listen to her.


    Zhao Shumin thought that with time, Li Zhiyan would surely improve and grow better.


    Once he kicked this one bad habit of his, then he��d truly be perfect.


    As for Li Zhiyan��s problematic "habit," Zhao Shumin felt both slightly tickled and understanding in her heart.


    After all, he was still a college student, young and impulsive��it was natural for him to act out in certain ways.


    When Zhao Shumin wanted to pull away from him, however, she found that Li Zhiyan was holding her so tightly, like a child clinging to his mother.


    Moreover... Zhao Shumin��s face grew redder and redder, and in the end, she called out to wake him up.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Wake up now; Aunt has to make you breakfast."


    Li Zhiyan opened his eyes, breathing in the scent of Zhao Shumin, feeling utterly enraptured in his heart.


    He had been so used to sleeping alone before.


    But last night, holding Aunt Zhao as they slept...


    That feeling was truly wonderful.


    It really was more comfortable to sleep while holding someone.


    Releasing Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but notice how her face was burning hot.


    It was true��middle-aged women often got lonely. How could she have no thoughts at all?


    After Zhao Shumin got out of bed, Li Zhiyan pulled the blanket over himself again, dozing off for a bit longer. The whole blanket carried Zhao Shumin��s scent, making him love that feeling even more.


    "Aunt Zhao really smells amazing..."


    After another half hour, Li Zhiyan finally got up to wash. By the time he finished, Zhao Shumin was standing at the kitchen doorway with breakfast in her hands, waiting for him.


    "Xiao Yan, come eat breakfast in Aunt��s room, okay?"


    Li Zhiyan went to Zhao Shumin��s room and sat down. At that moment, he realized just how hungry he was.


    "Aunt Zhao, your cooking smells so good."


    Li Zhiyan felt like he was truly obsessed with Aunt Zhao��everything about her was delightful to him.


    "If it smells good, then eat more."


    Sitting together, eating breakfast, Li Zhiyan asked, "Aunt Zhao."


    "Can I sleep with you again at night from now on?"


    Li Zhiyan voiced his thoughts��he wanted to sleep with Zhao Shumin every night from now on.


    "You��re almost 21, Xiao Yan, and you still want to sleep with your aunt."


    "You really have no sense of shame."


    After a brief pause, Zhao Shumin continued, "Xiao Yan."


    "You should sleep on your own from now on."


    "Though Aunt is your elder, she��s also a woman. Men and women are different."


    "Last night, Aunt was already very indulgent with you."


    "We really shouldn��t keep sleeping together. Do you understand?"


    Li Zhiyan murmured an acknowledgment.


    "Aunt Zhao, then... can we kiss in the future?"


    "You! How can you say something so outrageous? Kissing is something only boyfriends and girlfriends do��how could Aunt possibly kiss you?"


    "Don��t say such nonsense, Xiao Yan."


    Despite being rejected repeatedly, Li Zhiyan didn��t rush.


    What happened yesterday with Liu Guifen coming to cause trouble could actually turn into an opportunity.


    "Aunt, I think kissing really isn��t that big of a deal."


    "It��s not like it crosses any serious lines."


    "It just shows we have a close relationship, that��s all."


    "The more you talk, the more ridiculous you get."


    "Alright, Aunt, but don��t forget about the high heels."


    Mentioning the high heels, Zhao Shumin didn��t object��she merely nodded softly.


    After breakfast, Li Zhiyan left for work, and Zhao Shumin finished washing the dishes.


    Then, she put a pair of scissors into her bag and headed out to look for a job. Though Shang Yunsheng��s arrival yesterday had cast a sudden shadow over her life, like a nightmare descending��deep inside, Zhao Shumin knew very well. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 92 - 070 The Boss’s Wife Knocks Again! Spectacular Shrew Battle????_2

    Chapter 92: 070 The Boss��s Wife Knocks Again! Spectacular Shrew Battle????_2Life has to go on, and she couldn��t just leave this city so casually.


    However, she gradually came to her senses��this is a society ruled by law.


    She really didn��t need to fear Shang Yunsheng. Worst case, she��d fight him to the end.


    Zhao Shumin had lived in Shanghai for so many years that she already regarded this place as her home.


    She had no intention of leaving here.


    ...


    Arriving at the office to clock in, she went to her desk, pretending as usual to make preparations for the day��s work.


    Liu Yichen walked over to Li Zhiyan��s workstation.


    "Li Zhiyan, President Catherine wants you to go to her office."


    At this moment, Liu Yichen was feeling a little smug. Since he was young, who had ever dared disrespect him? Last time, Li Zhiyan made him lose face.


    It made him extremely unhappy inside.


    Now his mother was personally disciplining him every day.


    He had to make sure this guy learned his lesson!


    "Got it."


    Li Zhiyan knew Catherine wanted him to go massage her nylon-clad feet again. Normally, such a degrading and humiliating task was something a person with integrity like him would never do.


    But since he was just the child of a poor, ordinary family, he had no choice but to compromise his personal dignity for the sake of survival.


    Putting up with Catherine��s insults as he massaged her nylon-encased feet��when would such days ever end?


    Li Zhiyan��s obedient demeanor made Liu Yichen very pleased. It seemed this kid had already been tamed by his mother.


    After Li Zhiyan left, Liu Jinxin also came over, and the two shared a mutual sense of satisfaction.


    When he arrived at Catherine��s office, Li Zhiyan knocked on the door.


    "President."


    "Come in."


    Catherine stood up and walked toward the sofa. As always, she was dressed today in high heels and black stockings.


    Aunt Lai also liked wearing black stockings, but Li Zhiyan knew that Aunt Lai��s legs were more of a sultry married-woman aesthetic.


    By contrast, Catherine��s legs were the pure exotic "stallion" type, akin to Western cuisine��completely different from the Shanghai Three Aunts�� vibe.


    "My high heels are a little dirty."


    "Clean them for me and then give me a foot massage."


    Catherine originally planned to use force to bully Li Zhiyan in the workplace, but after thinking about it, she realized that young men like him care most about their dignity.


    Especially since Li Zhiyan had dared to stand up to her son before. On that point, she could sense that Li Zhiyan was someone who wouldn��t easily accept humiliation and had a strong sense of self-respect.


    In Catherine��s understanding of Eastern culture, for a man, giving a woman a foot massage was an extremely shameful act.


    Trampling on his dignity and making him kneel to massage her feet��this was the ultimate humiliation for Li Zhiyan.


    "Alright."


    For the sake of survival, Li Zhiyan picked up some tissues, cleaned Catherine��s high heels, then removed them to take her nylon-clad feet in his hands.


    He began massaging them, which pleased Catherine immensely. In the future, she planned to humiliate Li Zhiyan even more intensely. S��arch* The N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the late morning, after leaving the office, Li Zhiyan headed straight to the lottery store.


    The lottery store frequently had wild scratch tickets that yielded profit, and Li Zhiyan had already gotten used to withdrawing money from there.


    After collecting today��s wild reward, Li Zhiyan found an internet caf�� to slack off, planning to gather some evidence of Liu Guifen��s cheating around noon.


    Sitting down in the internet caf�� for only a short while, Lai Feifei called him.


    "Xiao Yan."


    Hearing this address, Li Zhiyan immediately guessed that Aunt Lai was currently in her sober, cool-headed mode.


    When not drunk, Lai Feifei usually addressed him as Xiao Yan or by his full name.


    But once tipsy, it��d switch to Xiao Yan-bao or Zaizai.


    Every time Aunt Lai got drunk, she steadfastly believed she was his biological mother, leaving Li Zhiyan feeling utterly helpless.


    "Aunt Lai."


    "Has anyone at the company been bullying you these past few days? That woman Catherine really is awful, but she��s not someone to be trifled with."


    "Her family background is no joke."


    Li Zhiyan thought for a moment��Catherine��s bullying hadn��t reached its full intensity yet.


    If she forced him to warm her bed or made him into a true "slave star," only then would it count as real workplace bullying.


    "No, everything��s been fine lately."


    "Previously, she tried to transfer my KPIs to Liu Yichen, but her plan failed."


    "Good to hear, Xiao Yan. If anything happens, you must let Auntie know immediately."


    "Mm, I understand, Aunt Lai."


    Li Zhiyan recalled how attentive Aunt Lai had been to him recently. Whether drunk or sober, Lai Feifei had two entirely different personalities.


    But Aunt Lai��s care for him was undeniable��she��d been protective since they first met.


    Perhaps it was because Aunt Lai saw him as her own child, Li Zhiyan thought to himself.


    The sober version of Lai Feifei was still very cool and reserved, not prone to chatter. Drunk Aunt Lai, though, was much more endearing.


    After lunch, Li Zhiyan arrived at the outdoor location marked by the intel.


    Quietly, he took out his phone and concealed it, waiting for Liu Guifen to appear.


    Sure enough, just as the intel indicated, Liu Guifen showed up with a muscle-bound guy, heading toward a small forested area.


    "You rascal, I��ve missed you so much."


    "Liu-jie, I��ve missed you too, but why haven��t you sent me my allowance for this month?"


    "What��s the rush? Something came up at home��tomorrow, I��ll transfer it to you."


    Once the two reached a secluded spot, they immediately began kissing, completely unaware of Li Zhiyan��s presence.


    As he captured the moment on camera, Li Zhiyan felt a surge of exhilaration.

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    Chapter 93: 070 The Boss��s Wife Knocks Again! Spectacular Shrew Battle????_3Everyone has the desire to pry into others�� privacy, and Li Zhiyan was no exception. Ever since having access to his "intelligence system," he had truly uncovered many things he otherwise would never have known.


    "You��re still so eager, huh."


    "Sister Liu, it��s just that you��re too gorgeous."


    Li Zhiyan quietly gave the muscular man a thumbs-up. He had to admit, this guy was quite dedicated to his job��after all, he��s making a living off this. His devotion to his work and professional attitude were commendable.


    ...


    That afternoon, after returning home, Li Zhiyan began preparing for the night ahead��gearing up to deal with Liu Guifen and Liu Changsheng, the troublesome couple.


    He had already recorded the entire affair process on video. He couldn��t believe for a second that, after seeing this footage, Liu Changsheng wouldn��t have a falling-out with his wife.


    This was going to be quite a show.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    As he stepped into the house and headed to the kitchen, Li Zhiyan approached Zhao Shumin.


    "Xiao Yan, you definitely can��t sleep in Auntie��s bed tonight. Auntie won��t agree to any unreasonable requests from you."


    Zhao Shumin spoke seriously, genuinely worried that Li Zhiyan might insist on clinging to her and sleeping together again.


    "I got it, Auntie."


    Li Zhiyan��s compliance let Zhao Shumin breathe a sigh of relief.


    "Go rest in your room, Xiao Yan. Later, Auntie will bring dinner to your room, and we��ll eat together."


    "No rush, Auntie. Let��s chat for a bit."


    "How did the job hunt go today?"


    "Not that smooth." S��ar?h the n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The mention of finding work immediately brought Zhao Shumin a headache.


    "Xiao Yan, today Auntie visited several companies again."


    "But none of them were hiring. Most of the openings were for waitstaff and the like."


    "The environments were all awful."


    "When you��re free, help Auntie record a TikTok video. Auntie wants to try posting videos of sewing clothes and see if anyone��s interested."


    "No problem, Auntie. Your skills are amazing; there��s definitely a market for it."


    ...


    After dinner, Li Zhiyan laid on his bed studying.


    Zhao Shumin, meanwhile, sat with her sewing kit, busy with needlework.


    "Aunt Zhao, what are you sewing? It looks like you��re stitching together all sorts of scraps into one piece of fabric."


    "This is Auntie��s gift for you��a T-shirt. Auntie��s planning to hand-stitch a very colorful T-shirt for you."


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but worry if Li Zhiyan would despise her for making him something that looked "shabby."


    In the past, Zhao Shumin had made similar handmade clothes for Shang Shunsheng. But Shang Shunsheng had loathed them to the extreme.


    He had thrown the T-shirt straight into the garbage. Over that incident, Zhao Shumin had been upset for quite some time.


    But clearly, Li Zhiyan wasn��t like Shang Shunsheng. He didn��t have that kind of bad habit.


    "Really? Aunt Zhao, I think the clothes you make will definitely look awesome."


    "Let me record a TikTok for you."


    "Alright, just don��t film Auntie��s face."


    Zhao Shumin handed her phone to Li Zhiyan. She��d been scrolling on TikTok before, but this would be her first time recording a video herself.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��ve got a password on your phone."


    "The password is six zeroes."


    Zhao Shumin had no reservations about Li Zhiyan. In her mind, she trusted him entirely because she firmly believed Li Zhiyan was a good kid.


    After filming a clip of her doing needlework, Li Zhiyan handed the phone back to Zhao Shumin.


    "Auntie, it��s done recording. Let��s see if anyone gives it a like."


    Several minutes passed, and Zhao Shumin��s phone remained silent. For ordinary people, posting a video with a few dozen or maybe a hundred views was already a big deal.


    "Seems like having your video noticed online isn��t as easy as it looks. Auntie heard that some people go viral overnight and end up living in mansions."


    Li Zhiyan did know of such cases. With enough viral traffic, earning millions��even tens of millions��overnight was completely possible.


    Social media became the only lifeline for many ordinary people to catapult into a different social class.


    But the chances of becoming an influencer were remarkably slim.


    "Don��t worry, Auntie. This kind of thing takes time. I��m sure someone will notice your work."


    "Once you attract some followers,"


    "You can think about opening an online store."


    "This costs nothing to try. If it takes off, your life will become much smoother."


    Zhao Shumin nodded. Still, she harbored no illusions. She wasn��t one to indulge in daydreams anyway.


    As the two were chatting, a thunderous loudspeaker voice blared down the main road outside the residential area.


    "Zhao Shumin, you filthy whore!"


    "You homewrecking slut! Seducing my husband��get your ass down here!"


    Zhao Shumin rushed to the window of Li Zhiyan��s room and peered towards the street below.


    There on the roadside was an enlarged photo of her at work, blown up several times over.


    Liu Guifen stood there, hands on her hips, her expression fierce like a roaring lion.


    Next to her, Liu Guilong was holding a loudspeaker, making it easier for Liu Guifen to scream insults.


    Off to the side was Liu Changsheng, standing alongside Liu Guifen, looking every bit as vengeful.


    Ever since Zhao Shumin had rejected his indecent proposal of "keeping" her, Liu Changsheng had been stewing in frustration.


    A woman from the countryside? He thought trying to make her his mistress was already giving her a lot of face.


    But she dared to refuse him. Now that his wife was making a scene, it was the perfect moment to teach her a humiliating lesson and vent his anger.


    Besides, in the back of his mind, he still hoped for a chance to win over Zhao Shumin someday.


    If he could ever get her to serve him, his life would be nothing short of heavenly.


    To him, Zhao Shumin was the epitome of a stunning mature beauty, effortlessly gorgeous.


    Compared to his homely, unattractive wife, whom he found nausea-inducing after just a couple of glances, let alone in any intimate setting.


    Fortunately, however.


    Liu Guifen rarely bothered him with those kinds of demands.


    "Wife, it��s really her who came onto me. Don��t blame me for this."

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    Chapter 94: 070 The Boss��s Wife Knocks Again! Spectacular Shrew Battle????_4"Don��t worry, I��ll definitely get back at them for you!"


    "You filthy bitch, get down here!"


    At this moment, the street was crowded with pedestrians, and a bunch of residents in the neighborhood were drawn over, opening their windows to spectate.


    Seeing dozens of windows opening instantly, Li Zhiyan was sure��it was instinctual.


    "That shameless whore!"


    Zhao Shumin clenched her fists and ran out of the neighborhood.


    She truly couldn��t tolerate such a thing in her heart. If she let this yelling continue, how was she supposed to live with herself in the future?


    "Aunt Zhao, calm down, whatever you do, don��t start a fight."


    "She��s clearly just waiting for you to make the first move." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I know."


    Zhao Shumin staggered as she stormed towards the outside of the neighborhood, her anger boiling to the extreme.


    What woman wouldn��t care about her reputation?


    But this boss couple had been spreading lies right outside her neighborhood for so long.


    Some of the neighbors and acquaintances here knew Zhao Shumin.


    If the fabricated accusation of being a mistress kept being spread around...


    Zhao Shumin felt she would drown in a sea of spit.


    After all, being a mistress was utterly indefensible from a moral standpoint.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t rush��feel free to curse her out, but don��t get physical. I have a way to deal with them."


    Zhao Shumin let out a grunt of acknowledgment.


    Quickly, the two of them arrived outside the neighborhood.


    "Liu Guifen, you filthy bitch, what the hell are you trying to pull?!"


    "You dirty, rotten hill pig, what the hell is your problem?!"


    After spending time with Zhao Shumin, if she didn��t hurl insults, Li Zhiyan might almost forget what a shrew she truly could be!


    This was Aunt Zhao in her raw form. When it came to ripping someone apart or verbal combat, Li Zhiyan had immense respect for her capabilities.


    Good with fists and words��that was the hallmark of a true shrew.


    "You shameless filthy bitch, mistress, seducing my husband!"


    Being called a "hill pig" by Zhao Shumin pushed Liu Guifen��s temper completely over the edge!


    But her attack power was simply not in the same league as Zhao Shumin��s at all.


    "Calling me a filthy bitch? Darling, I smell so good, not a hint of stench on me."


    "Unlike you��just looking at you from a distance, I can already smell something rank."


    In Li Zhiyan��s mind, she was completely in awe of Aunt Zhao��s offensive power.


    This boss��s wife had truly drawn the short straw. Of all people, she had to go provoke Aunt Zhao, someone with maxed-out combat stats.


    If she dared to lay a hand on Aunt Zhao, there was no question that Li Zhiyan would hold back her husband and brother, letting Aunt Zhao tear her apart single-handedly!


    "You��re black from head to toe..."


    As Zhao Shumin��s insults kept coming, the boss��s wife and family were all swept into the storm, every one of them thoroughly humiliated by her.


    "You slimy turtle, you think you can keep me! Look at your weak and pitiful state!"


    "It��s not that I look down on you��you think you can handle Viagra? Do you even have the stamina?"


    "And that sow at home of yours��one massive pork chop still isn��t enough for you, and now you��re coming to bother me!"


    Liu Guifen��s face had flushed to an almost pitch-black shade, but with the amplification effect of the loudspeaker in her hand, she still managed to hold her ground in this verbal duel with Aunt Zhao.


    Liu Guilong wanted to step in, but upon seeing Li Zhiyan, he hesitated. The last time he went head-to-head with her, he��d been utterly beaten from start to finish.


    That left a deep psychological shadow on him, and he didn��t dare make the first move for fear of getting detained again.


    Swearing at someone only resulted in a warning at most, but physical violence? That was entirely different.


    The times had truly changed.


    "You filthy bitch!"


    "I��ll come here every day to curse you out and see if you have any face left!"


    Li Zhiyan gently took Zhao Shumin��s soft hand and pulled her back.


    "Stop!"


    When Li Zhiyan spoke, Liu Guifen snapped, "Oh, it��s you, you little coward!"


    "What are you trying to play at, acting like some big shot?!"


    Li Zhiyan smirked with a rather meaningful expression.


    "Liu Changsheng, tell me, how do you feel about wearing a green hat?"


    One sentence left Liu Changsheng completely baffled. Him, wearing a green hat?


    With a wife so ugly and old, could someone really have such a heavy taste to cuckold him?


    He didn��t believe anyone would go that far. But as a man, no matter how unattractive his wife was, nobody wanted to be cuckolded��it was tied to a man��s dignity and pride.


    If someone put a green hat on his head, he��d face nothing but scorn and derision in every social interaction henceforth.


    "What��s that supposed to mean?"


    Liu Guifen��s heart skipped a beat. Could this punk know something? But when she thought of how secretive she��d been about keeping a toyboy, she reassured herself.


    She always picked secluded spots or used her car for rendezvous.


    And at motels, it was always him who signed in while she sneaked in herself��how could this punk have anything on her? Besides, you needed evidence to accuse someone.


    "You little bastard, get lost! Don��t make a fool of yourself here, or I��ll show you what I��m capable of!"


    Li Zhiyan opened a video and held it up to Liu Changsheng.


    "Isn��t this your wife?"


    After fast-forwarding the clip, Liu Changsheng��s face turned an unflattering shade of green.


    For a moment, Li Zhiyan almost felt like he could literally see the glow of green over the man��s head.


    "You filthy bitch, how dare you cuckold me!"


    Liu Changsheng stormed up and slapped his wife hard across the face.


    To him, being cuckolded was absolutely intolerable. It was the ultimate humiliation.


    "Liu Changsheng, how dare you hit my sister!"


    Liu Guilong, who had always looked down on his brother-in-law, couldn��t contain himself anymore when he saw Liu Changsheng daring to slap his sister.


    He immediately rolled up his sleeves, ready to throw down.


    "She cuckolded me! I��ll hit this filthy bitch all I want!"

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    Chapter 95: 070 The Boss��s Wife Knocks Again! Spectacular Shrew Battle????_5"What the NM!"


    Liu Guilong swung a punch at Liu Changsheng. In the past, Liu Changsheng had always been afraid of his younger brother-in-law.


    But now, having been cuckolded, his anger was through the roof.


    It didn��t matter if it was his brother-in-law or even his father-in-law��he��d beat whoever came at him!


    "F*** you!"


    Without any hesitation, Liu Changsheng returned Liu Guilong��s punch!


    The two of them started brawling.


    Liu Guifen didn��t hold back either. The three of them broke into a chaotic scuffle, and the loudspeaker quickly got smashed.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan tore down the enlarged photo of Zhao Shumin.


    Watching the three of them fight, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but cover her mouth and laugh gleefully.


    She hated all three of them so much and didn��t expect them to turn on each other like rabid dogs in no time.


    The fight continued until it drew the attention of the police.


    Only then did Li Zhiyan take Zhao Shumin back home.


    Even after they got to Li Zhiyan��s room, Zhao Shumin was still in a great mood.


    She truly hadn��t expected Li Zhiyan to deal with all three of them so effortlessly.


    "Xiao Yan, how on earth did you pull that off?"


    "They were perfectly fine, then suddenly started fighting."


    "Aunt, I accidentally saw the boss lady sneaking off to the woods with some boy-toy earlier today."


    "So, I snapped a video of it on my phone, and who would��ve thought it��d come in handy? Their whole family just blew up."


    "What a coincidence! You actually caught that!"


    "Yep, it really was a coincidence, Aunt Zhao."


    "I bet they��ll be fighting for quite a while."


    Most men, upon realizing they��ve been cuckolded, inevitably spiral into endless conflicts.


    Of course, there��s the exception of a small group of people who actually enjoy being cuckolded��Li Zhiyan despised this type of person the most.


    "Good, otherwise, if that shrew keeps harassing me, I��m seriously going to lose my mind."


    In Li Zhiyan��s eyes, Aunt Zhao was the real shrew. Although the boss lady was also a shrew, her theatrics fell several notches below Aunt Zhao��s level.


    However, Aunt Zhao was truly gentle when it came to him.


    As they chatted, Zhao Shumin��s frustrated mood gradually lightened up.


    "Aunt Zhao, will you sleep with me tonight?"


    "Xiao Yan, why do you keep saying this? Didn��t Aunt already tell you? We can��t sleep together."


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s so warm and comforting to sleep with you. I want to sleep together."


    "Two people sleeping together is better, plus it saves electricity."


    Zhao Shumin wanted to refuse, but then she thought about how earlier today, Li Zhiyan had stood in front of her and helped her deal with everything, giving her a sense of security.


    Against her better judgment, she relented.


    "Alright, just for tonight. But from now on, Aunt can��t sleep with you anymore��you��re not a kid!"


    The night before, Li Zhiyan had been very well-behaved, which made Zhao Shumin feel that spending another night together wasn��t really a big deal after all.


    "Aunt, you really spoil me."


    With that, Li Zhiyan turned off the lights and crawled into the bed.


    It left Zhao Shumin both amused and exasperated.


    "You��re going to sleep this early?"


    "Yeah, Aunt Zhao, don��t do your needlework anymore. Let��s sleep early��I want you to hold me."


    To Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan��s temperament seemed truly childlike.


    After lying down, the two of them shared the bed.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so nice."


    "You��re such a little kid."


    "Xiao Yan, it��s really just for tonight. From now on, Aunt won��t indulge you like this��no more cuddling to sleep." sea??h th�� Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I know, Aunt. Don��t worry."


    After placing his leg over Zhao Shumin��s, Li Zhiyan blushed as he looked at her face and held her hand tightly.


    ...


    Much later, Zhao Shumin went to take a shower.


    As she washed, regret began to bubble up in her heart.


    Even though she had tried her best to stay composed, in the end, she still couldn��t hold her ground.


    How was she supposed to maintain her dignity as an elder in front of Xiao Yan after this?


    After finishing her shower, Zhao Shumin returned to Li Zhiyan��s room.


    Li Zhiyan also took a shower, then lay back in bed in his pajamas. It was clear to him that Zhao Shumin was someone who kept her promises.


    She said she��d sleep with him and didn��t go back on her word.


    After hugging Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan held her delicate hands and began massaging her wrists to ease her soreness.


    "Aunt Zhao, your hands are so soft and fragrant."


    By then, it was already midnight. As Li Zhiyan checked the system displaying his six businesses, he felt an exhilarating rush!


    Now, he owned a foot massage parlor, a billiards hall, two dollar stores, and two small supermarkets!


    Although the profits weren��t immediately visible, in a month��s time, the system would settle his earnings!


    This sense of the unknown was thrilling and filled him with anticipation.


    Moments later, fresh intelligence popped up right on time.


    "Tonight, Shang Yunsheng will be waiting outside the residential area, planning to drag Zhao Shumin into a corner and force her to remarry him."


    [New Task: Drive away Shang Yunsheng]


    Task Reward: [Time Control]


    [Time Control: When focusing on a task, you can freely control the amount of time it takes to complete it.]

 Chapter 96 - 071 Aunt Zhao’s video went viral, is she going to be a rich lady now?

    Chapter 96: 071 Aunt Zhao��s video went viral, is she going to be a rich lady now?Here��s the translated text:


    The release of the new task made Li Zhiyan resolute in completing it no matter what!


    Saving Aunt Zhao was something he absolutely had to do!


    Holding the soft, fragrant Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan cursed Shang Yunsheng under his breath, calling him a beast.


    Forcing Aunt Zhao into remarriage? That was clearly impossible.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so good."


    He lightly inhaled the scent of Zhao Shumin��s hair, which made her feel a sudden wave of restlessness.


    "Can you behave yourself? You still have this much energy?"


    Zhao Shumin sighed inwardly at the vitality of youth; it seemed they truly didn��t know exhaustion.


    "Aunt Zhao, when I��m with you, I feel endlessly energetic."


    "Even if I stayed up all night with you, I wouldn��t feel tired."


    Zhao Shumin turned gently and dotingly stroked Li Zhiyan��s face.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, it��s getting late��time to sleep."


    Li Zhiyan continued to breathe in Zhao Shumin��s scent while reviewing more intel.


    "Buying this scratch ticket from this lottery store could yield an 80-yuan profit."


    Though the amount was small, Li Zhiyan didn��t mind in the slightest.


    After all, this money was practically free; even ten yuan felt like hitting the jackpot.


    "To retaliate against Liu Changsheng for beating her today..."


    "Liu Guifen booked three male models for the evening."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "He Yanrong failed to negotiate with her daughter and therefore had to extend her breastfeeding period."


    When he thought about that seductive, fox-like woman with peach-blossom eyes, Li Zhiyan felt another surge of heated restlessness.


    He Yanrong truly seemed like someone born to exude hormones.


    Just catching sight of her alluring, heavily made-up face stirred involuntary responses in the depths of anyone��s core.


    Since the remaining information was essentially useless, Li Zhiyan didn��t dwell on it.


    "Xiao Yan, don��t lean against my chest; you��re making it hard for me to breathe!"


    Zhao Shumin reminded him sternly, prompting him to lower his head. He held her close as he gradually drifted into sleep.


    He knew Aunt Zhao was currently dealing with her period, so he wasn��t in a rush.


    Nonetheless, falling asleep in Aunt Zhao��s arms at night was truly a comforting experience.


    ...


    The next morning, as usual, Zhao Shumin prepared breakfast for Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan was woken by the sound of notifications coming from Zhao Shumin��s phone.


    Since she had cuddled him like coaxing a child to sleep the night before, her phone had ended up beside him.


    "Why are there so many messages? Could they be threatening texts from that beast Shang Yunsheng?"


    Li Zhiyan felt puzzled and couldn��t figure out what had happened.


    Then, using Zhao Shumin��s six-zero password, he unlocked her phone.


    He discovered they were all notifications from Douyin.


    One of Zhao Shumin��s videos had gone viral; there were hundreds of comments, refreshing constantly.


    He clicked open the video and found that the comments were filled with shocking reactions.


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t expected this��such a simple act had gone viral. All he had done was film Aunt Zhao sewing without showing her face, and yet it had blown up.


    Subtly, Li Zhiyan felt as though Zhao Shumin was on the verge of touching pieces of a Cullinan.


    Could Aunt Zhao be turning into a wealthy lady?


    It seemed some things were just destined to happen.


    He had tried posting videos in the past himself, but he simply couldn��t let loose like his male-roommate-turned-drag-queen.


    After a few attempts, he had completely given up.


    Li Zhiyan now realized: the path of an internet star wasn��t for everyone.


    But now, if he kept filming videos of Aunt Zhao, it would surely be better than her day job.


    After freshening up, the two sat down to have breakfast in Li Zhiyan��s room.


    Zhao Shumin had also noticed her phone hadn��t stopped buzzing.


    "Xiao Yan, is Aunt��s phone broken?"


    "Why is it ringing nonstop?"


    "No, Aunt, your video went viral."


    "A lot of people are commenting now."


    Li Zhiyan opened her phone and showed her that the video had already garnered over ten thousand likes.


    "Really?"


    Reading the comments, Zhao Shumin realized that they were all praising her for her large chest.


    Many private messages had also poured in, filled with unspeakably filthy words.


    "Xiao Yan, delete the video, will you?"


    "Aunt, having this kind of reach is a good thing; why would I delete it?" S��arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You filmed Aunt��s chest; the video is entirely about that, and the comments reflect it!"


    "Go delete it instantly, okay?"


    Per Zhao Shumin��s request, Li Zhiyan reluctantly deleted the post.


    Though her phone went quiet after that, private messages kept streaming in.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel the staggering allure of a certain letter "F" in this world.


    "Aunt, why don��t you bind your chest to make it look smaller? I can repost a new video."


    "Mm, we��ll talk about it tonight."


    Deep down, Zhao Shumin still hoped to start an online store selling custom clothing.


    But first, she had to finish crafting Li Zhiyan��s outfit.


    "Aunt, your hands are so soft and fragrant."


    "Yesterday..."


    Li Zhiyan tried to bring up what happened the previous day, causing Zhao Shumin��s cheeks to flush.


    "Xiao Yan, don��t bring it up again. There won��t be a next time! From now on, you have to listen to Aunt properly."


    "Alright."


    Li Zhiyan understood that Zhao Shumin��s impulsive actions with him stemmed from her recent emotional turmoil.


    Her heart had been unsettled, so she had acquiesced to his requests.


    Judging by her recent behavior, Li Zhiyan knew similar situations were bound to arise frequently.


    It gave him plenty of opportunities to exploit her vulnerabilities, so he wasn��t in any hurry.


    "Aunt, it��s not like we��re doing anything wrong, right?"


    "It��s not as if we��re actually crossing a red line."


    "I��ve always been obedient to you, haven��t I?"


    Zhao Shumin felt that Li Zhiyan��s reasoning seemed plausible, though slightly twisted.


    "Anyway, you��re not to ask Aunt for anything inappropriate again."


    "Alright..."


    After breakfast, Zhao Shumin went to the kitchen to wash dishes, and Li Zhiyan followed her inside.


    Seeing that he still hadn��t left for work, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but wonder why.


    "Xiao Yan, why aren��t you heading to work yet?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I want to kiss you."


    "What nonsense are you saying? No, men and women are different!"


    Zhao Shumin had resolved not to indulge Li Zhiyan��s behavior anymore.


    Some habits needed to be corrected.


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao."


    "Just one kiss, please? Just one, or else I��ll be distracted at work thinking about you."


    "That way, I won��t be able to focus properly."


    Helpless, Zhao Shumin glanced at Li Zhiyan.


    After hesitating briefly, she said, "Alright, just one kiss."


    With her permission, Li Zhiyan moved in and kissed her lips.


    As she tried to pull away...


    She realized Li Zhiyan had deepened the kiss.


    "Xiao Yan, you promised it would just be a quick kiss."


    "Mmph..."

 Chapter 97 - 072 Elders and juniors have good relationships, that’s all

    Chapter 97: 072 Elders and juniors have good relationships, that��s allHere is the translation of the text:


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s kiss with his tongue.


    Zhao Shumin realized she had fallen into a trap!


    How could Li Zhiyan stop at just one kiss? After their lips met,


    he held onto Zhao Shumin��s waist, unwilling to let go.


    This sent Zhao Shumin��s heart into a flurry of panic.


    But that scorching sensation surged into her chest.


    Unable to resist, Zhao Shumin kissed Li Zhiyan back.


    After a while, Zhao Shumin finally pushed Li Zhiyan away.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, go to work now."


    At this moment, Zhao Shumin felt deep regret in her heart, berating herself for her weakness.


    Kissing Xiao Yan �� she should have declined, right? But once again, she indulged Li Zhiyan. She really shouldn��t have done such a thing.


    "Mm, Aunt Zhao, I��ll go to work now."


    "In the future, you can��t do things like this with Auntie, you know? Auntie really won��t play with you anymore."


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Honestly, we just kissed, that��s all. Didn��t even do anything else. What��s the big deal?"


    "Xiao Yan, stop talking nonsense!"


    Sometimes, Li Zhiyan��s absurd and provocative words were hard for Zhao Shumin to accept. This kid just loved sprouting nonsense.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t you also kiss little kids when you see them?" Sear?h the nov��lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You��re not a little kid."


    "In front of you, aren��t I just a child?"


    "You��re all grown up now. I was born back when you were blossoming into adulthood. In your eyes, I��m just a baby."


    "At your age, you��re still calling yourself a baby, huh."


    "Aunt Zhao, to you, aren��t I just a baby?"


    "It��s just that the timing doesn��t feel right."


    "We��re just kissing and not doing anything else. Honestly, it��s no big deal �� it��s simply one way of building our affection for each other."


    Li Zhiyan��s peculiar logic left Zhao Shumin feeling helpless.


    This child��s thoughts were always so wildly imaginative.


    "If you keep rambling, Auntie��s ignoring you. Go to work now!"


    "Alright."


    "Auntie, give me another hug. I miss you."


    "You haven��t even left yet, and you��re already missing Auntie."


    Although Zhao Shumin wanted to correct Li Zhiyan��s mistakes, she couldn��t just turn hostile over a kiss.


    Helplessly, she spread her arms open, letting Li Zhiyan come in for a hug. He buried his head into Zhao Shumin��s chest.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so good."


    "Hurry to work now."


    As she stroked Li Zhiyan��s head, for some reason, Zhao Shumin truly felt as though Li Zhiyan was just a baby in front of her.


    Well, one thing was for certain �� in her presence, Li Zhiyan was indeed just a child.


    "Okay, Aunt Zhao."


    "Give me another hug."


    "You really are like a child..."


    "Hugging Auntie feels so comfortable."


    "Alright then..."


    Helplessly, Zhao Shumin let Li Zhiyan bury his head in her chest one more time before watching him leave the room.


    "What a cursed connection..."


    Zhao Shumin muttered to herself. She had never imagined falling into such a situation with a 20-year-old young man, especially given she was more than 20 years older than him.


    "Though, I really should look at some high heels soon."


    "This kid is so spirited �� letting him take a photo might spark his imagination more positively. Hopefully, he won��t resort to stealing anymore."


    ...


    After clocking in at the office, Liu Yichen summoned Li Zhiyan to Catherine��s office.


    Watching Liu Yichen��s smug expression, Li Zhiyan muttered "moron" in his heart.


    He felt as though he was being bullied at work, even though, in reality, he was ordered to go play with Catherine��s slender, nylon-clad feet.


    When he arrived at her office, Catherine was already lounging lazily on the sofa.


    Looking at this voluptuous foreign woman, a wave of excitement stirred within Li Zhiyan.


    "Li Zhiyan, get me a glass of water," Catherine ordered him, her tone dripping with dominance. She was determined to train him into her obedient servant, relishing the opportunity to humiliate him.


    All because of the grudge with her son.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t show much resistance; after all, this foreign woman was the CEO of his company. Fetching water for her wasn��t something he could refuse.


    After serving Catherine her water,


    she continued, "Now, give me a foot massage."


    Obediently, Li Zhiyan sat down and took Catherine��s high heels in hand.


    Gently removing them, he followed through with her request.


    Soon enough, Catherine��s nylon-clad legs were firmly in his grasp.


    The sight of Catherine��s finely manicured red toenails stirred an instinctive response in his mind.


    His reaction pleased Catherine immensely.


    Then, she took things up a notch, slipping her right foot inside Li Zhiyan��s T-shirt, hoping to provoke him.


    But Li Zhiyan displayed no noticeable reaction.


    This made her even more satisfied; it confirmed that this young man wouldn��t dare rebel against her.


    Li Zhiyan, however, felt a bit annoyed. Why did women have this peculiar habit of placing their feet on his stomach?


    The first time it happened was when Aunt Shen had asked him to warm her feet.


    Now Aunt Lai, after getting drunk, would regularly rest her feet on his stomach.


    And now, Catherine was pulling the same stunt.


    Soon, Catherine noticed something about Li Zhiyan ��


    and her heart was struck with shock.


    How could this kid be so terrifying? Weren��t people here supposed to be average and unremarkable?


    For a brief moment, a look of disbelief crossed Catherine��s face!


    Her eyes became visibly vacant.


    ...


    In the morning, after collecting his lottery winnings.


    Li Zhiyan began fantasizing about his prospects. With over 150,000 in savings accumulated in such a short time, how much could he have in a year?


    The following period was relatively uneventful. After clocking out of work,


    Li Zhiyan began planning his evening activities.


    "I should buy a steel pipe."


    He could tell that Shang Yunsheng was the kind of gangster who earned some money during a boom in his era �� a fearful man.


    But if desperate, such a person might resort to extreme measures.


    Though Li Zhiyan was confident in his fighting skills, even capable of disarming a blade barehanded, carrying a weapon like a steel pipe meant he would face no risk whatsoever.


    Life only comes once; what was previously 100% safety now becomes 1000% assured protection.


    He had to ensure Zhao Auntie��s safety no matter what.


    At this time, Zhao Shumin was tirelessly job-hunting, traveling via bus back and forth.


    The effort left her feeling rather drained.


    When passing by a women��s apparel store, she suddenly remembered ��


    her promise to wear high heels for Li Zhiyan.


    Although she wanted to correct Li Zhiyan��s faults, some actions had to be undertaken as part of the process.


    After 300 days of shared experiences with Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin couldn��t deny a unique bond had developed between them. These days, she regarded Li Zhiyan as a younger generation member she cared for deeply.


    ��Xiao Yan��s reasoning seemed absurd before, but maybe there��s some truth to it. Just kissing could signify a close bond between elders and juniors, right?��


    This thought surfaced in Zhao Shumin��s mind, causing her cheeks to flush instantly.


    She chastised herself internally �� she really was a shameless woman.


    How could thoughts like these sneak their way in? But once peculiar ideas emerged, controlling them became impossible.


    She entered the women��s apparel store.


    Looking over the high heels, the shop assistant eyed her with a mix of envy and jealousy. This woman��s figure was extraordinary.


    Surely no man could resist her type.


    After all, such a goddess-like body was heaven��s gift �� truly rare and remarkable.


    "Ma��am, would you like to shop for clothes?"


    "I��d like to have a look at high heels."


    "Are these for your daughter?"


    "Let me recommend this type to you. It��s more suited for younger women��ideal for college students."


    The shop assistant spoke with great enthusiasm; she found Zhao Shumin��s outfit to be too plain �� no skirts, stockings, or anything trendy.


    Surely these were being purchased for her daughter.


    "I want something mature-looking��black with red soles."


    "For myself."


    As Zhao Shumin spoke these words, her cheeks flushed with heat.


    She knew fully well that Li Zhiyan preferred high heels with black tops and red soles.


    During one of their chats, Li Zhiyan had jokingly referred to black-red sole heels as "attack speed gear."


    She��d also noticed the pair of high heels hidden in Li Zhiyan��s drawer, feeling an odd fondness for them. Yet she still leaned toward more traditional styles.


    "In that case, let me recommend this pair for you."


    Zhao Shumin sat on the shoe bench.


    She slowly slipped on the high heels the shop assistant handed over. It was at that moment she realized just how elegant her feet truly were.


    The sole imperfection was her pair of black socks, which clashed terribly.


    "Madam, shall I fetch you some stockings to match? High heels look best paired with stockings��or worn barefoot."


    Imagining herself wearing stockings with heels, Zhao Shumin finally grasped the meaning of "womanly charm" Li Zhiyan often mentioned.


    If she wore these with a short skirt and stockings, letting Xiao Yan snap a photo to save on his phone��


    perhaps he wouldn��t indulge in his more troublesome behaviors anymore.


    "How much are these heels?"


    "This pair costs 330 yuan."


    Attempting to haggle, she eventually negotiated the price down to 270 yuan. Though she saved money, her heart still ached; it was quite the expense for her.


    Still, thinking of Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin felt compelled to buy them.


    ...


    After leaving the clothing store, a famished Zhao Shumin found a small eatery to settle her dinner.


    She called Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Waiting in his rental unit, preparing to rescue Aunt Zhao tonight, Li Zhiyan felt warm every time he heard her voice.


    This evening, he would snuggle with Aunt Zhao again��her soft, fragrant presence was leagues beyond the loneliness of sleeping alone.


    The contrast was undeniable.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt bought high heels."


    "Really?"


    "Mm, I��ll wear them for you tonight. You better stick to your promise, alright?"


    Li Zhiyan��s body felt a sudden surge of heat.

 Chapter 98 - 073 Beating up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control] ????

    Chapter 98: 073 Beating up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control] ????The Shanghai Three Aunts always come standard with stockings and high heels, while the Western woman Catherine never goes anywhere without her black stockings, high heels, and tight skirts.


    But if a woman as old-fashioned and conservative as Aunt Zhao were to wear stockings and high heels...


    What would that look like? Just the thought made Li Zhiyan��s heart feel a little warm.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m waiting to see you wear them for me."


    "Okay."


    After hanging up the phone, Zhao Shumin��s face flushed a little.


    Carrying a bag with the high heels inside, Zhao Shumin��s heartbeat quickened; this kind of thing was something she had never tried before.


    This made her feel a bit like a thief committing a secret crime.


    Her inner thoughts churned with shame. Was she really going to wear something like this?


    "Let me practice walking first."


    "Who knows, maybe someday that boy will ask me to wear high heels when I��m in his room."


    With no experience in wearing high heels, Zhao Shumin put the shoes on.


    After stuffing her sneakers into the bag, she started practicing walking in the high heels.


    Right from the start, Zhao Shumin struggled.


    She realized that walking in high heels wasn��t as simple as it looked for those stylish women��it felt like walking on stilts.


    But Zhao Shumin kept practicing; she already spent the money, so she couldn��t let it go to waste.


    Meanwhile, messages kept popping up on Douyin��harassing messages from men. Zhao Shumin couldn��t even be bothered to read them; the obscene words truly made her feel disgusted to her core.


    ...


    In a spacious city-center apartment.


    The housekeeper brought out the delicious dishes prepared by the chef.


    Wearing slippers, Catherine glanced at her black-stockinged feet, and surprisingly, she found herself missing Li Zhiyan��s massages.


    That lowly Chinese man had always endured her insults, clearly afraid of her.


    Looking at Liu Yichen sitting across from her, Catherine felt he seemed a bit downcast.


    This made Catherine feel somewhat puzzled.


    What was going on?


    "Son, what��s wrong?"


    "I feel so bored working at the company. I want to start my own business."


    Thinking about how much money her son had lost before, Catherine felt a headache coming on. Clearly, her son hadn��t inherited her brains.


    The first time he started a business, he lost several million. Though their family was wealthy, it wasn��t money they could just throw away.


    "Stick it out a little longer, gain some experience on the ground level."


    "Next year, when the new year begins, I��ll give you five million to start your business again."


    "Alright, thanks, Mom. Oh, by the way, Mom, you��re still dealing with Li Zhiyan every day, right?"


    Hearing that, Liu Yichen perked up.


    Li Zhiyan had embarrassed him before, directly standing up to him, and Liu Yichen wanted nothing more than to crush him completely.


    "Don��t worry, he��s as obedient as a dog now."


    "Did you hit him?"


    "I did something even more humiliating than hitting him."


    "Rest assured, Mom will train him to be the most obedient dog for me."


    Liu Yichen��s heart filled with dark delight. More humiliating than hitting him!


    His mom had to be so ruthless for this. Just imagining it made him feel incredibly satisfied. sea??h th�� N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yes, when it came to handling people like that, his mom was the ultimate expert.


    ...


    That night, in his bedroom, Li Zhiyan lay on his bed, picking at the smooth latex paint on the wall with his fingers.


    He called Zhao Shumin again.


    "Aunt Zhao, what are you doing?"


    Sounding somewhat embarrassed, Zhao Shumin said, "I��m practicing walking in high heels. What��s up, Xiao Yan? Is there something you need?"


    "Not really, Aunt Zhao. I just missed you."


    "Hmm, Auntie will be back soon. You hungry? Auntie can make you a midnight snack."


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin feel incredibly warm inside. She loved this kind of affection. Li Zhiyan would often say he liked her or missed her.


    And these emotions were the easiest to feel. For this reason, Zhao Shumin��s fondness for Li Zhiyan grew heavier and heavier in her heart.


    "I��m not hungry, Aunt Zhao; I already ate."


    "That��s good. Be careful when you go out!"


    After the call ended, Zhao Shumin decided it was time to head back.


    "What a charming boy��aside from that one bad habit..."


    She thought to herself as she walked forward. By this point, she had learned the basics of walking in heels.


    Women always seemed to possess a natural talent when it came to such things, and Zhao Shumin was no exception.


    After more than twenty minutes of walking, Zhao Shumin headed back home.


    Though it wasn��t too late yet...


    Due to the oppressive heat outside, there were few pedestrians apart from food delivery riders. Most people preferred staying indoors with the air conditioning.


    On a road near her apartment complex.


    Shang Yunsheng had already been lying in wait, ready for Zhao Shumin to appear.


    Ever since she kicked him out, he had thought long and hard and realized how foolish he had been. That mistress was hideous, after all.


    He had squandered his fortune for her and ended up being cheated on?


    If he had just lived a good life with Zhao Shumin, he could have been enjoying heaven every day right now!


    Though his ex-wife��s style of dress was old-fashioned, he could have trained her.


    Make her wear short skirts, stockings, and high heels��she��d look better than that mistress in no time.


    Thinking about it filled him with regret.


    But it wasn��t too late; he could still completely control Zhao Shumin, remarry her, and then both her money and her person would be his!

 Chapter 99 - 073 Beating up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control] ????_2

    Chapter 99: 073 Beating up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control] ????_2Li Zhiyan watched Shang Yunsheng from the shadows, and a phrase came to his mind: "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."


    His future intelligence was truly incredible; every critical piece of information was accounted for. He became increasingly convinced that whenever his aunts faced dangers or significant problems,


    he would receive the information with absolute certainty.


    Before long, Zhao Shumin walked over. She was wearing high heels and moved with a bit of awkwardness. Li Zhiyan felt a surge of emotion in his heart.


    Aunt Zhao truly cared for him. Although she always said he shouldn��t go too far, she hadn��t blamed him for kissing her.


    Even when things crossed the line, she hadn��t truly held it against him.


    Now, for the sake of helping him "get on the right track," she had even bought high heels.


    Of course, in Shang Yunsheng��s eyes, Zhao Shumin wearing high heels was nothing but exciting!


    That damned bitch��she actually wore high heels. Was it because I came back that she dressed like this?


    It seems like she��s only pretending to resist me on the surface, but her heart is already stirring restlessly.


    Shang Yunsheng stepped out and blocked Zhao Shumin��s path.


    "Wife, long time no see."


    Zhao Shumin, who had initially felt relaxed, looked visibly uneasy as she saw Shang Yunsheng in front of her.


    Her eyes also carried deep hatred. This stretch of road was relatively secluded and had no nearby cameras. sea??h th�� N?velFire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew what someone like Shang Yunsheng was capable of doing.


    "Get the hell out of here, you bastard!"


    "Don��t call me your wife. It disgusts me!"


    Shang Yunsheng stroked his beard, sizing Zhao Shumin up while swallowing hard.


    At this age, he finally realized that his ex-wife was an absolute stunner��a true earthly gem. Back then, he must have been blind.


    "Wife, after so many years, you��ve gotten feisty."


    "But I actually like this kind of personality."


    "It really makes you lovable."


    "Wife, don��t be so fierce. I��ve come to talk about marrying you again."


    "You know me. If I don��t get what I want, I won��t let it go easily."


    "If you don��t remarry me..."


    "You know what the consequences will be."


    "I��ll chase you endlessly, make sure you never have peace. And that day, the little bastard who helped you? I��ll make sure he dies."


    "Your son will never get married in his lifetime because of me."


    As he talked, he edged closer to Zhao Shumin.


    "So I suggest you marry me again. Every night, make sure I��m happy."


    "Otherwise, you��ll never live a good life in this lifetime. I��ll beat you up every time I see you. Worst case, I��ll end up detained!"


    Fear filled Zhao Shumin��s eyes as she listened; she couldn��t help but retreat while her hand reached into her bag.


    "But I also know, wife, deep down you want to get back with me, don��t you?"


    "You even wore high heels��that��s clearly to seduce me."


    "You in high heels look so slutty; you��re just a pure slut."


    "But I love sluts��saves me the trouble of training you after we remarry."


    Saying this, Shang Shunsheng��s eyes filled with desire as he charged at Zhao Shumin, intending to force a passionate kiss.


    Zhao Shumin pulled scissors out from her bag, her expression fierce.


    "One more step and I��ll stab you to death!"


    "Bitch! Slut! You��re trying to scare me!"


    "Go ahead, stab me!"


    "Let��s see if you want to rot in jail, if you want your son to remain single for life."


    Shang Yunsheng kept advancing, completely dismissive of Zhao Shumin��s scissors as a real threat. He thought she was just bluffing.


    "Aunt Zhao, calm down!"


    Li Zhiyan rushed out in a panic, truly afraid Zhao Shumin might kill Shang Yunsheng.


    In a society ruled by law, killing someone means paying with one��s life. For an utter scumbag like this, it would never be worth it for a beauty like Aunt Zhao to face execution or prison.


    Seeing Li Zhiyan appear, Zhao Shumin slowly calmed down.


    After stepping in front of Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan gently shielded her.


    "You dumbass��get out!"


    "It��s you again!"


    Shang Yunsheng clenched his fists and charged at Li Zhiyan, intending to beat him up.


    He was confident he could easily handle a young brat like Li Zhiyan.


    But soon, his face was struck with sharp pain��Li Zhiyan had already punched him squarely.


    For despicable trash like Shang Yunsheng, Li Zhiyan held back nothing.


    Holding his face, Shang Yunsheng retreated after being punched.


    Then, he once again charged at Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan delivered a flying kick, sending Shang Yunsheng sprawling on the ground, screaming in pain. Li Zhiyan realized the steel pipe he had hidden away wouldn��t be necessary.


    Shang Yunsheng was nothing but a complete weakling, and he wasn��t armed.


    He was easy to deal with.


    "You little shit!"


    "Just wait��I��ll kill you and your entire family!"


    Shang Yunsheng turned tail and ran, knowing he couldn��t win right now.


    He could only come up with another plan; staying would only mean suffering. What he hated most in this moment was his lack of money.


    If his old friends were still around, they could swarm and handle a young brat like Li Zhiyan effortlessly.


    "Screw your mother, you dumbass!"


    Li Zhiyan chased after him, hurling insults as he ran. Shang Yunsheng even lost a shoe but didn��t dare look back.


    "Xiao Yan, stop chasing him��come back!"


    Zhao Shumin shouted, worried Shang Yunsheng might be carrying a knife or some weapon. She could fight him to the death herself; being sentenced to execution wouldn��t bother her at all.

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    Chapter 100: 073 Beat up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control]????_3Here is the requested translation:


    But Xiao Yan is too young, he has a bright future ahead of him. No matter what, nothing can happen to him.


    Li Zhiyan never really planned to chase after him for real.


    After all, if he really injured him, he��d have to bear criminal responsibility. He had already run away, which had gone beyond the boundaries of self-defense.


    "I��m here, Aunt Zhao."


    After returning to Zhao Shumin��s side, Li Zhiyan took the scissors out of Zhao Shumin��s hand and placed them back into her bag. S��arch* The ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "It��s better not to take this thing out randomly in the future."


    "Your look just now scared me to death. If you ended up in jail over someone like this scum, I wouldn��t be able to hug Auntie and sleep anymore either."


    Li Zhiyan realized that he hadn��t really come out to save Aunt Zhao today.


    He had actually saved Shang Yunsheng, that beast��s life.


    Earlier, from Aunt Zhao��s gaze, Li Zhiyan could tell that Aunt Zhao really dared to stab that beast to death.


    Zhao Shumin��s eyes grew sore, and tears almost streamed down.


    She knew that Li Zhiyan genuinely cared for her as an elder. Through their interactions, Zhao Shumin clearly sensed Li Zhiyan��s affection toward her.


    "Xiao Yan, are you hurt?"


    She started checking him all over, just as worried as last time about him getting hurt.


    "I��m fine, Aunt Zhao."


    After inspecting him thoroughly and confirming that Li Zhiyan was uninjured, Zhao Shumin finally felt relieved.


    "Xiao Yan, let��s go home."


    Glancing around, Zhao Shumin worried that Shang Yunsheng might return.


    "Alright."


    While walking, Zhao Shumin asked, "Xiao Yan, how did you know Auntie was here?"


    The roads leading home were numerous; this type of old neighborhood was quite interconnected.


    She was curious about how Li Zhiyan had ended up rescuing her.


    "Aunt Zhao, I was waiting for you to make me a midnight snack."


    "I didn��t expect you��d need some more time, so I went out for a walk. Unexpectedly, I ran into you."


    "Aunt Zhao, luckily I bumped into you, otherwise I��d really worry something bad might have happened."


    Li Zhiyan still felt a lingering fear.


    "Hmm..."


    Zhao Shumin felt a certain distinct sensation. Could this be fate? Even in such a way, they��d still run into each other.


    After returning home and shutting the door behind her, Zhao Shumin fully relaxed.


    "Xiao Yan, what do you want to eat? We still have some food at home."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��d like to have scrambled eggs."


    "Go to your room and wait with the air conditioning on. Auntie will make it for you quickly."


    "Then I��ll take a shower first, Aunt."


    After showering and returning to his room, with the air conditioning blowing, Li Zhiyan felt incredibly comfortable.


    Not long after, Aunt Zhao, sweaty from cooking, walked in. She was still wearing her high heels.


    "Xiao Yan, you eat first. Auntie will go take a shower too��it��s so hot."


    ...


    As he ate the scrambled eggs Zhao Shumin had made, Li Zhiyan marveled inwardly.


    This woman��s cooking is truly top-notch, extraordinarily delicious.


    In Shanghai, probably the only meals he could enjoy were those Aunt Zhao made for him.


    Aunt Shen was always so busy; it was unlikely she��d ever cook.


    Aunt Rong��just one look and it was clear she was someone who never touched household chores.


    As for Aunt Lai, he��d probably have to fry some dishes for her instead.


    After the meal, Zhao Shumin returned, now dressed in her nightwear.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Auntie, you��re so beautiful."


    Li Zhiyan��s compliment made Zhao Shumin��s face feel warm.


    "Aunt, what about your high heels?"


    "They��re in Auntie��s room. Do you want me to wear them now?"


    "Aunt, we agreed to take pictures."


    "I��ll go get them then."


    When Zhao Shumin returned, she deliberately avoided the landlord��s surveillance camera blind spots. She felt embarrassed letting the landlord��s wife see her visiting Li Zhiyan��s room so frequently.


    The two of them had a twenty-something-year age gap, and this kind of close bond was undeniably inappropriate. Their relationship felt strangely peculiar.


    Once she arrived in Li Zhiyan��s room, she gently locked the door.


    "Xiao Yan, should I wear them now?"


    "Hold on, Aunt. I��ll brush my teeth first."


    "Alright."


    While Li Zhiyan was brushing his teeth, Zhao Shumin kept glancing at her high heels, feeling uneasy, as though nothing she did felt quite natural.


    She put the heels on several times, only to take them off again.


    Before long, Li Zhiyan returned and locked the door again.


    The sound of the lock clicking seemed like a special switch, causing Zhao Shumin��s hormones to surge rapidly.


    Her whole body started feeling increasingly restless.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie will wear the high heels for you now."


    With the high heels on, Li Zhiyan looked at Zhao Shumin��s delicate feet, finding them quite pleasing.


    However, he couldn��t shake the feeling that something was missing.


    "How does it look, Xiao Yan? Do you like them?"


    Li Zhiyan nodded faintly.


    "Aunt, why don��t you wear them and lie on the bed?"


    "What nonsense. How could I lie on the bed with high heels on?"


    "It would dirty the sheets, wouldn��t it?"


    Li Zhiyan said seriously, "Aunt Zhao, you don��t understand. High heels look their best on the bed."


    "Besides, I can clean the soles for you, can��t I?"


    Li Zhiyan picked up some wet wipes and began wiping down Zhao Shumin��s high heel soles.


    High heels have such little contact with the ground to begin with, and these heels were ones Zhao Shumin had just bought today.


    He quickly cleaned the soles completely.


    Seeing how meticulous Li Zhiyan was, Zhao Shumin felt a warmth in her heart. This child truly wasn��t bothered by her at all.


    Li Zhiyan casually tossed the wet wipes onto the floor, but his poor aim landed them on the latex flooring instead. After bending down to pick them up once, the wet wipes finally made it into their rightful trash bin.

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    Chapter 101: 073 Beat up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control]????_4"Aunt Zhao, that��s the way to do it. High heels only look their best when they��re being worn, right?"


    Zhao Shumin gave a small "mm" in agreement.


    "Xiao Yan, weren��t you planning to take some pictures? Go ahead and take them now."


    "Aunt Zhao, something��s still missing. High heels look gorgeous, but without stockings to pair with them, they lose a lot of their charm."


    "Aunt Zhao, the stockings are right next to you."


    Although Zhao Shumin felt her face heat up, she knew she had to help Li Zhiyan with this. At this point, she couldn��t just back out halfway.


    As long as Li Zhiyan could truly turn over a new leaf, everything she��d done would be worth it.


    A short while later, Zhao Shumin returned, now wearing a short skirt.


    Once back, Zhao Shumin picked up the stockings and began putting them on, piece by piece, right in front of Li Zhiyan.


    Aunt Zhao��s beautiful legs were porcelain white, but after sliding on the stockings, they carried a unique allure.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t take his eyes off her.


    "Aunt Zhao, let me help you with the high heels."


    "That doesn��t seem appropriate..."


    "It��s just putting on heels, nothing more."


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Shumin realized Li Zhiyan had a point. It was, after all, just putting on heels��what was the big deal?


    "Alright, fine."


    Li Zhiyan gently took hold of Aunt Zhao��s stocking-clad feet and slid the high heels onto them with care.


    Once both feet were fitted into the heels, Zhao Shumin asked, "Xiao Yan, can you take the pictures now?"


    "Sure, I��ll do it right away."


    After capturing that beautiful moment, Zhao Shumin let out a breath of relief.


    It seemed she��d finally managed to help Xiao Yan.


    She then sat down on the chair, picked up her sewing box, and resumed working on the handmade T-shirt for Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt Zhao, let me film a short TikTok for you. This time, I��ll focus just on your hands."


    "Alright."


    Without a second thought, Zhao Shumin handed her phone to Li Zhiyan. The phone, with its password of six zeros, was something Li Zhiyan could easily unlock.


    He filmed a short TikTok, pairing it with captions about handmade sewing before carefully examining the T-shirt that Zhao Shumin was making for him.


    The T-shirt was nearly complete.


    Though it was just a patchwork of fabric pieces, Aunt Zhao��s skill in both sewing and design gave it an unmistakable style.


    Li Zhiyan was certain that Aunt Zhao truly had a talent for this.


    Perhaps opening an online store in the future could actually succeed.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re so skillful with your hands."


    While praising her handiwork, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel like Li Zhiyan was hinting at something deeper.


    "Xiao Yan, in the future, you must behave and listen to your Aunt. Aunt will regularly send you stockings too."


    Hearing this, Li Zhiyan immediately pledged his agreement.


    "Alright."


    No matter the situation.


    The attitude had to be just right��a principle Lai Feifei had instilled in him.


    When Catherine asked him to do something outrageous, he would verbally agree but simply do nothing. That was enough.


    And by verbally agreeing with Aunt Zhao, he could make her happy and lower her guard.


    Li Zhiyan felt this strategy was absolutely crucial.


    Seeing how compliant Li Zhiyan was, Zhao Shumin finally felt reassured.


    This child was truly becoming better and better.


    "As long as you listen, Aunt will work overtime tonight and try to finish the T-shirt for you in the next few days."


    Today, Zhao Shumin was determined to push herself a little harder to finish the T-shirt for Li Zhiyan, and before she realized it, time had flown by.


    Li Zhiyan, meanwhile, was studying while occasionally sneaking glances at Aunt Zhao��s stocking-clad, high-heeled legs, relishing the cozy atmosphere in the room. It felt distinctly like home.


    Similarly, Zhao Shumin took periodic glimpses at Li Zhiyan��s focused studying posture.


    She felt like she was raising a well-behaved, promising son.


    Unnoticed by either of them, time ticked closer to midnight. As Li Zhiyan waited for his intel to refresh, he came to appreciate just how valuable "Time Control" could be.


    The information refreshed right on schedule.


    ["Buy this stack of lottery tickets from this store to make a profit of 1,000 yuan."]


    The adrenaline rush of finding bonus rewards was what thrilled Li Zhiyan the most. This feeling of "finding free money" was utterly intoxicating.


    ["Shen Hongmei��s business partner Wang Yunjian is organizing a business drinking banquet tonight at the Huaxing Hotel, intending to force Shen Hongmei into drinking rounds. He Yanrong and Lai Feifei will also be present. Note: If Zhao Shumin, Shen Hongmei, He Yanrong, Lai Feifei, and Catherine are in danger, the intel will refresh with 100% accuracy."]


    Previously, Li Zhiyan had only speculated, but now this intel provided clear confirmation, putting his mind completely at ease.


    With this, he no longer had to worry about the likes of Shang Yunsheng or intimidating figures like the boss��s wife anymore.


    Still, the name Wang Yunjian felt familiar to him. After a moment of reflection, he remembered��it was the big boss that Aunt Shen had angrily complained about before.


    Aunt Shen had a lot of business dealings with this man, and because of his high status, he had persistently harbored ulterior motives toward her.


    There was no way he would let this man succeed in his schemes.


    More pieces of intel refreshed as well, about six or seven, though none held significant value.


    It was the last piece of information that left Li Zhiyan stunned.


    ["Catherine plans to have you clean the company toilets tomorrow. In the future, she even intends to make you lick her high heels clean with your tongue."]


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    That damned Western woman. Turns out, she really wanted to mold him into a completely spineless, subservient slave. Truly a disgusting woman.


    Why not at least choose something like having him massage her nyloned feet instead of such degrading demands?


    [New Task Released.]


    [Please help Shen Hongmei handle her drinks and save her.]


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 Chapter 102 - 073 Beat up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control]????_5

    Chapter 102: 073 Beat up Shang Yunsheng, Attribute [Time Control]????_5[Task Reward: The second small billiards hall.]


    Another new task, and Li Zhiyan��s passion was fully ignited. He was going to become the boss of his seventh establishment!


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt is heading back to bed."


    Zhao Shumin felt a bit sleepy too, so she wanted to leave.


    "Aunt Zhao, can you sleep with me, please?"


    "I can��t keep indulging you anymore."


    Zhao Shumin��s voice carried a certain firmness.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m begging you. Shang Yunsheng scared me today. I can��t sleep alone."


    Zhao Shumin recalled how Li Zhiyan had stopped her earlier today. In that moment, Li Zhiyan had given her a sense of security she��d never felt before.


    Like a beam of light piercing through the endless dark night.


    "Alright, just for tonight, Xiao Yan. But you have to behave yourself."


    "I promise, Aunt Zhao!"


    Zhao Shumin turned off the lights and lay down beside Li Zhiyan.


    After covering Aunt Zhao with the blanket, he took in her sweet fragrance.


    The feeling of happiness was sincere, coming from deep within...


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so nice. Hugging you while sleeping feels amazing."


    "Xiao Yan, take your hand off Aunt��s leg."


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re wearing pantyhose. I��m touching the pantyhose, not your leg."


    "Twisting logic."


    Zhao Shumin realized she really had no way to deal with Li Zhiyan, but she didn��t remove his hand either.


    "Aunt Zhao, can you turn to face me while sleeping?"


    "Aunt can��t fall asleep lying like that."


    "I want to see Aunt��s face."


    Gently, Zhao Shumin turned her body, facing Li Zhiyan. Their eyes met, and Zhao Shumin felt a wave of heat rise again.


    Li Zhiyan��s lips were so very close to hers.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    As Li Zhiyan spoke, Zhao Shumin could feel his breath.


    "Enough now, Xiao Yan. Aunt needs to lie down."


    "No, Aunt Zhao, I want to hold you."


    Li Zhiyan placed his hand on Zhao Shumin��s back and pulled her into a hug.


    Reluctantly, Zhao Shumin extended her arm and gave him a gentle embrace.


    "You, almost 21 years old, still acting like a child."


    "Aunt, in front of you, I��m nothing more than a baby."


    Feeling the warmth of holding Aunt Zhao, Li Zhiyan��s excitement was overwhelming.


    He ran his leg lightly along the pantyhose��s texture until, finally, he couldn��t resist and leaned in to kiss Zhao Shumin.


    In that instant, Zhao Shumin��s heart was thrown into chaos.


    "Xiao Yan, you promised to behave. You��re not listening to Aunt."


    "Aunt Zhao, kissing is merely an expression of how close we are. You��re more than 20 years older than me, kissing doesn��t mean anything."


    "Twisting logic again. I wish I could open your head and see what it��s filled with."


    "My head is filled with thoughts of Aunt."


    "All I think about is Aunt."


    "Aunt Zhao, just let me kiss you once, please."


    "No way."


    "I swear it��ll be the last time!"


    "Alright..."


    With Zhao Shumin��s hesitant consent, Li Zhiyan eagerly leaned in for the kiss.


    And Zhao Shumin found herself responding as well.


    The difference between responding and not responding��it��s entirely distinct.


    Li Zhiyan quickly lost himself in the moment.


    After a long while, Li Zhiyan whispered softly, "Aunt Zhao, can you do me a favor?"


    He leaned closer to Zhao Shumin��s ear and began to whisper his request.


    "Don��t push things too far, Xiao Yan."


    "How about like before?"


    "Aunt, please, I really like you."


    "Alright..."


    "From now on, you must listen to Aunt. Otherwise, Aunt will truly get upset with you and stop indulging you."


    Zhao Shumin��s mind was full of the image of Li Zhiyan fearlessly protecting her earlier.


    Whether Shang Yunsheng had a knife or not, nobody could say. But Xiao Yan, without a shred of hesitation, had shielded her.


    With such a remarkable young man, who else deserved her kindness if not him?


    Completely overtaken by emotion, Zhao Shumin��s steadfast boundaries had crumbled entirely.


    Every thought, every decision at this moment seemed futile, vanishing like shadows.


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    The next day, when Li Zhiyan woke up, Zhao Shumin had already left. He knew she had gone to make breakfast for him.


    He glanced at the paint on the walls and floor.


    Feeling utterly at ease, Li Zhiyan stretched lazily and went to freshen up.


    While brushing his teeth, he continued studying and absorbing knowledge. With his photographic memory, Li Zhiyan didn��t want to waste time��acquiring more knowledge always had its advantages.


    "Only because I��m deep within these mountains."


    After reciting the ancient poem, Li Zhiyan switched to studying Korean. He was already fluent in Korean.


    "Next, I��ll specialize in Japanese. Those wonderful adult films are such a pity to watch without subtitles."


    "Once I understand them, I can enjoy them freely without any distractions."


    Coming out of the bathroom, Zhao Shumin had already brought the meal into his room.


    As soon as she entered the room, Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin from behind.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    As she felt Li Zhiyan��s morning grumpiness, Zhao Shumin��s heart was a mix of shyness and regret.


    Why hadn��t she stuck to her principles?


    Each time Xiao Yan pushed her just a little, she couldn��t help but indulge him.

 Chapter 103 - 074 It’s not like it’s not possible

    Chapter 103: 074 It��s not like it��s not possible"Let go of me, Xiao Yan, Aunt is angry."


    "Where did you learn all those weird things?"


    Last night, Zhao Shumin really understood the power of F.


    She regretted deeply, wondering why she had resolved to help Li Zhiyan correct his mistakes.


    But every time she could not restrain her own heart.


    Last night, she had such an incident with Li Zhiyan again.


    In the future, she absolutely cannot do such things!


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan also did not continue to entangle Zhao Shumin, he was really a bit afraid of making Aunt Zhao truly angry.


    Although Aunt Zhao spoiled him greatly, he should not take advantage of the situation. sea??h th�� NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Some things are self-taught."


    "Only you are smart."


    Zhao Shumin said with some playful reproach.


    "Alright, eat quickly. You still have to go to work."


    "Okay, Aunt Zhao."


    Sitting down, Li Zhiyan ate, while admiring the abysmal snowy ravines of Zhao Shumin.


    His heart truly lingered and could not forget.


    Today, Zhao Shumin��s TikTok still had some messages.


    But compared to the buzz of yesterday, it was completely not at the same level.


    "Aunt Zhao, let me see your TikTok."


    Upon opening it, Zhao Shumin had over two thousand followers on TikTok now.


    And the comments below the videos were all urging Zhao Shumin to record a big thunderstorm.


    "These people have no interest in handmade clothes at all."


    "They only think about making Aunt shake on TikTok."


    With an expression full of disgust, Zhao Shumin really couldn��t make such borderline videos.


    Li Zhiyan felt increasingly the exaggeration of Aunt Zhao��s figure.


    Even in the situation of TikTok where beauty filters are ubiquitous, it still attracted so many people��s attention; that perfect F is really too rare.


    "Hmm, Aunt Zhao, we��ll just slowly make videos of making handmade clothes."


    "In the future, we can definitely start an online store."


    "Good, Aunt will continue to go out and look for a job today."


    After breakfast, Zhao Shumin picked up a T-shirt she had nearly finished sewing and handed it to Li Zhiyan.


    The skeleton of the T-shirt was basically completed, the only deficit being the two sleeves.


    "Xiao Yan, try on the T-shirt Aunt made for you to see if it looks good."


    "Aunt Zhao, wasn��t it still far from complete last night?"


    "This morning, Aunt woke up a bit early, so I sat next to you and sewed for a while, and I kept busy even when making breakfast."


    "You see how the sewing is, if it fits well, this is also the first time Aunt has put effort into the style of clothes."


    Looking at the T-shirt made of many colors patched together yet artistically appealing, Li Zhiyan couldn��t wait to take it and instantly wore it.


    This scene reminded Zhao Shumin of how her own biological son disdained the clothes she made, a memory she could truly never forget.


    But now seeing how much Li Zhiyan liked the clothes she made, the contrast made her even more disappointed in her own son, Shang Shunsheng.


    And the matter of someone leaking her address, Zhao Shumin always dared not to delve deep into it.


    After putting it on, Li Zhiyan, looking at himself in the mirror, was also somewhat stunned.


    Then he sincerely praised: "Aunt, you are really amazing!"


    "This shirt looks really good, even better than the ones I buy online."


    "If you start an online store, you could definitely make money."


    The joy on Zhao Shumin��s pretty face could not be fully concealed.


    "Okay, Xiao Yan."


    "Take it off, Aunt will sew the sleeve for you and then we��ll be done."


    The fact that Li Zhiyan liked the clothes she made filled Zhao Shumin with uncontrollable joy.


    "As long as you like it, Aunt will make your clothes from now on."


    Zhao Shumin touched Li Zhiyan��s face, her eyes brimming with a maternal glow, wishing in her heart that Li Zhiyan was her own son.


    If that were the case, she would really have fewer troubles.


    But Zhao Shumin also knew.


    Some things could only be fantasies.


    "Aunt Zhao, you are really beautiful."


    "There you go talking nonsense again."


    Zhao Shumin��s face turned a bit red.


    "Hurry up and go to work."


    Zhao Shumin was really afraid that Li Zhiyan would make some excessive demands, as Xiao Yan often made excessive demands.


    She always ended up unable to refuse, being coaxed and pressured, which gave Zhao Shumin a lot of headaches.


    "Mhm, Aunt Zhao, let me hug you before you go to work."


    "Mhm."


    Zhao Shumin opened her arms, and Li Zhiyan naturally stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Zhao Shumin��s waist.


    "Aunt Zhao, holding you is the happiest thing in the world."


    "There you go talking sweetly, you little rascal."


    "Alright, can you go to work now?"


    Smelling Zhao Shumin��s fragrance and gazing at her red lips, Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed her.


    But this time, Zhao Shumin��s heart was very firm.


    She couldn��t let Li Zhiyan do whatever he wanted any longer; if it continued like this, she really didn��t know what would happen.


    She had to correct Li Zhiyan��s mistakes in time.


    "No, Xiao Yan, Auntie told you, you can��t kiss Auntie anymore, you need to change this bad habit today."


    "Aunt Zhao, I beg you, let me kiss you one last time."


    "You always say it��s the last time, but you never keep your promise."


    "Aunt can��t listen to you this time."


    "Aunt Zhao, if I don��t kiss you, I��ll be thinking about your lips all day."


    "Aunt Zhao, in the future, we don��t have to do anything else, just kissing is okay, right?"


    "It��s just kissing, it��s not crossing the line, it��s merely an expression of a good relationship between an elder and a younger person, that��s all. Aunt Zhao, don��t overthink it."


    Before Zhao Shumin nodded, Li Zhiyan did not do anything excessive; he was just negotiating with Zhao Shumin.


    It made Zhao Shumin silent, and she felt very conflicted in her heart.


    This child, if he wouldn��t do anything inappropriate anymore, that would be good, but if she didn��t let him do anything, would he go back to his old ways?


    Thinking about that, Zhao Shumin��s heart was filled with worry; she must save Li Zhiyan!


    "Okay..."


    After a long while, Zhao Shumin finally agreed.


    "In the future, Aunt promises you, she can let you kiss her."


    "But only once a day."


    "Each kiss with Aunt can��t be longer than ten seconds."


    "Otherwise, Aunt won��t agree, Xiao Yan, can you do that?"


    "If you can do that, Aunt will let you use your tongue."


    "To kiss Aunt."


    Zhao Shumin felt that if the kissing was only for ten seconds, it wouldn��t be too hard to accept.


    As long as Li Zhiyan agreed, it seemed like it wasn��t impossible.


    However, this was her bottom line, and she absolutely couldn��t let Li Zhiyan continue to push the boundaries!

 Chapter 104 - 075 Catherine’s New Bullying

    Chapter 104: 075 Catherine��s New BullyingHere is the translated text:


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    Zhao Shumin��s face was completely burning.


    What in the world am I even saying?


    Once a day, no kisses lasting more than ten seconds��are these really my words?


    Have I lost my mind? Xiao Yan is only 20 years old!


    Zhao Shumin agreed they could kiss, but each kiss should not exceed ten seconds.


    This made Li Zhiyan uncontrollably excited; it seemed his efforts were indeed yielding results.


    "Aunt, I promise you."


    "I��m heading to work now." S��ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t rush to use today��s opportunity; he planned to save it for the evening. But wasn��t the timing ultimately under his control?


    Li Zhiyan felt absolutely calm.


    Watching him leave, Zhao Shumin felt surprised too.


    This kid actually resisted kissing her.


    So strange.


    "Anyway, let��s finish Xiao Yan��s T-shirt first."


    Sitting on Li Zhiyan��s bed, Zhao Shumin resumed sewing the shirt for him.


    ...


    While cycling on his way to work, Li Zhiyan thought about how Zhao Shumin was sewing his shirt.


    It reminded him of an old poem: "A loving mother��s thread, for the wandering son��s clothes."


    But Aunt Zhao wasn��t his mother.


    It��s just that her age could qualify her to be.


    "You enclose me safely, protecting perfection."


    Li Zhiyan cycled along, listening to music until he soon arrived at the company.


    Like usual, he punched in.


    Liu Yichen came over and told him to go to Catherine��s office.


    His eyes carried even more triumph, thinking about his mother��s threats of punishment harsher than simply hitting Li Zhiyan. This brought him a sense of balance.


    If you don��t give me face, my mom has ways of dealing with you.


    "Got it."


    Li Zhiyan headed toward Catherine��s office, somehow anticipating what was ahead. Even though it was workplace bullying...


    In reality, getting to play with Catherine��s nylon-covered feet made the whole experience worthwhile��the texture was pleasantly unforgettable.


    But the more he dwelled on it, the stranger it felt.


    Li Zhiyan thought about this, sensing some awkwardness.


    Summer break was almost over now, but the day was still unbearably stifling.


    As usual, Catherine wore a pencil skirt paired with black stockings and high heels��her typical professional black nylon ensemble, Li Zhiyan��s absolute favorite outfit.


    Her remarkably fair-skinned complexion as a foreigner also stirred Li Zhiyan��s heart; she possessed a distinct allure compared to the aunties.


    "Li Zhiyan, come here and clean my high heels."


    Sitting on the sofa, Catherine stretched out her long, beautiful legs, waiting for Li Zhiyan to clean her shoes.


    To be honest, she actually wanted him to lick her heels, but decided that turning someone into a slave should be a game played slowly to maximize enjoyment.


    Holding Catherine��s high heel, Li Zhiyan wiped it clean with a damp tissue, even though the shoe was already spotless.


    After a while, Catherine was dissatisfied.


    "Massage my feet."


    Deep down, Catherine secretly enjoyed the sensation of Li Zhiyan massaging her nylon-covered feet.


    She had felt lonely for many years, longing for physical contact with the opposite sex.


    She wasn��t even sure whether she was insulting Li Zhiyan or unconsciously hoping to soothe her loneliness by letting him massage her feet.


    As she thought about it, she grew a little dazed but quickly snapped out of it. How dare Li Zhiyan humiliate her son?


    She must teach him a lesson to show her power.


    Taking off Catherine��s high heel, Li Zhiyan closely examined her foot adorned with red nail polish.


    The Shanghai Three Aunts seemed to all have the habit of painting their toes, except Aunt Zhao, who shunned makeup.


    Aside from some skincare cream, Aunt Zhao didn��t use any cosmetics.


    But this hardly affected Aunt Zhao��s beauty and skin condition��she was nothing short of naturally stunning.


    As he massaged Catherine��s feet, after a while, she grew unsatisfied again, extending her left foot to press against his belly.


    She began stepping on him, humiliating Li Zhiyan.


    In her mind, she was intrigued��this infuriating Li Zhiyan truly seemed unusually gifted, somewhat extraordinary.


    He must be one in a million.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    "Later, go scrub the toilet in the sales department."


    Feeling Catherine��s nylon-clad foot against his chest, Li Zhiyan did not refuse��he had no intention of doing the job himself and planned to make Liu Jinxin handle it.


    With Aunt Lai protecting him, he wasn��t worried about being fired.


    "Understood, Miss Catherine."


    Catherine was extremely satisfied with Li Zhiyan��s obedience and placed her other foot on his belly, continuing to humiliate him.


    ...


    After exiting Catherine��s office, Liu Jinxin was standing nearby, waiting for him, looking smug.


    Since their school days, Liu Jinxin and Li Zhiyan had never gotten along. After graduating, Xu Qianqian had insisted Li Zhiyan pay the bill.


    This had completely severed their relationship, and now Liu Jinxin found delight in seeing Li Zhiyan subjected to workplace bullying. However, his laughter didn��t last long.


    "Catherine asked you to scrub all the toilets in the sales department."


    "What nonsense are you spouting!"


    "The CEO said it��s an opportunity��she plans to promote you. I��ve delivered the message; if you don��t want to do it, then forget it."


    "Or you could go and ask the CEO yourself."


    Returning to his workstation, Li Zhiyan grabbed his bag and left.


    At this hour, everyone was busy; Liu Yichen had gone out with the company��s senior employees to run errands.


    No one noticed the two of them.


    Li Zhiyan walked away calmly, leaving Liu Jinxin scratching his head.


    Could Catherine really want to give him a promotion?


    It didn��t seem entirely impossible��after all, he had Liu Yichen as a connection. Catherine promoting him wasn��t out of the question.


    He considered going to the office to ask, but didn��t have the guts.


    As the company��s CEO, Catherine was extremely authoritative with her subordinates, and he felt intimidated.


    "Forget it; let��s go scrub the toilets. If it leads to a promotion, everything will be worth it later."


    If he could land a leadership position, then he��d have the chance to show off at future class reunions��definitely an opportunity to flaunt, given that the Changlong Group was publicly listed.


    ...


    During the day, Li Zhiyan collected his casual bonus as usual.


    While slacking off, he began studying Japanese.


    "Otousan."


    "Mama."


    "Yamete��I know this one..."


    After learning a bit, Li Zhiyan casually watched a Japanese movie.


    Though it lacked subtitles, he could still understand the storyline.


    "I��m your classmate��s otousan."


    "But ma��am, if you want your son to improve academically, I must tutor him."


    "You surely don��t want your son��s studies to stagnate, do you?"


    "But..."


    "Please, ma��am!"


    With a bow, the protagonist left Li Zhiyan feeling amused. Movies were going to be much easier to watch moving forward.


    Previously, not understanding the dialogues felt like scratching an itch through a boot.


    In the afternoon, he browsed Zhao Shumin��s Douyin account.


    "Aunt Zhao still gets the most likes whenever she films videos focusing on her chest. These ones are just okay."


    Many comments stemmed from users drawn by her previous popular video, demanding Aunt Zhao expose more cleavage.


    As a reader of classical literature, Li Zhiyan felt embarrassed to be associated with such people.


    After clocking out for the day, just as he was about to leave, Catherine called him over.


    "Li Zhiyan, come to my office."


    That afternoon, Catherine had grown tired from walking, so she wanted Li Zhiyan to massage her nylon-covered feet.


    When he entered, Catherine smiled contentedly, "The toilets were scrubbed well today."


    Catherine had sent someone to check the sales department men��s room��it was indeed spotless. Cleaning staff had been instructed not to touch those areas anymore, clearly indicating Li Zhiyan had done the work.


    This particular "slave" was rather obedient.


    "Massage my feet."


    "And my legs too."


    Reclining on the sofa, Catherine felt relaxed while Li Zhiyan sat down, removed her high heels, and placed her nylon-clad feet on his lap, starting to massage them gently.


    His gaze lingered on Catherine��s long, nylon-clad legs.


    At 178 cm, Catherine��s height and legs resembled the elongated limbs often shown in short videos.


    Only Aunt Shen could rival her in leg length.


    While massaging her feet, Li Zhiyan moved his hands up to her calves, kneading them.


    "Li Zhiyan, are you massaging my legs or touching my legs?"


    Catherine suddenly realized that Li Zhiyan might be interested in her.


    A young man his age shouldn��t be attracted to women in their 40s, yet he saw her as a woman.


    Reflecting on Li Zhiyan��s earlier sessions of unquestioning obedience, Catherine belatedly recognized it.


    Perhaps she should stop "workplace bullying" him and limit his tasks to scrubbing toilets; anything more was creating opportunities for him to take advantage.


    However, the warmth of Li Zhiyan��s hands eased a deep loneliness within Catherine, making her reluctant to stop.


    She deeply enjoyed this peculiar sensation.


    "Catherine, CEO."


    Li Zhiyan knew this woman loved being addressed as Catherine, CEO.


    "This is an oriental massage technique."


    "If I massage you, it can relieve your fatigue."


    "Mmhmm..."


    Feeling genuinely relaxed, Catherine lazily reclined on the sofa, letting Li Zhiyan continue massaging her.


    Catherine��s calves were perfectly proportioned. Looking up to her thighs above the over-the-knee nylons, where the pale skin peeked through, Li Zhiyan could only imagine how fair her legs were.


    Absorbed by the sensation of her nylon-clad limbs, he continued massaging her feet and calves, his hands moving back and forth.


    Enjoying herself, Catherine couldn��t resist placing both feet on Li Zhiyan��s stomach.


    She realized his abdomen radiated warmth. Whenever her feet rested on it, the sense of comfort was intoxicating.


    If this boy could cuddle her to sleep at night, wouldn��t that be like holding a blazing furnace?


    Just the thought was soothing and delightful.


    "Should I massage your thighs as well?"


    Catherine swallowed nervously. This boy��what was he trying to do? Pondering, she adjusted her pencil skirt.

 Chapter 105 - 076 Li Zhiyan single-handedly held his own at the wine table, moving Aunt Shen ????

    Chapter 105: 076 Li Zhiyan single-handedly held his own at the wine table, moving Aunt Shen ????When Catherine heard Li Zhiyan��s request to massage her thighs, she was genuinely surprised.


    This kid clearly wants to take advantage of me.


    "Forget it, you can just massage my calves and feet properly."


    As she said this, Catherine took off her black stockings, a gesture that caught Li Zhiyan��s undivided attention.


    As those snowy-white, beautiful legs were revealed before him, Li Zhiyan truly found it impossible to look away.


    This foreign mare was certainly far too gorgeous. S~ea??h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Typically, women from Western countries, once they hit their forties, have sagging skin and look extremely aged.


    But Catherine was entirely different; she had maintained herself exceptionally well.


    After removing her stockings, Catherine thought that massage like this would definitely be more enjoyable, even though it was just a fine layer of industrial product removed.


    But the difference in sensation was worlds apart.


    "What are you staring at?"


    All women wish for their charm to be acknowledged, and Catherine was no different. Li Zhiyan staring at her stunning legs gave her a sense of accomplishment in her heart.


    Of course, deep down, Catherine felt highly superior about her race and looked down on Li Zhiyan, this yellow-skinned man.


    "President, I��ve never seen legs this white before."


    Li Zhiyan responded honestly. Actually, many of the aunties�� legs were also dazzlingly white, but the whiteness of Catherine��s legs seemed to possess a distinct allure.


    This was a kind of aesthetic difference brought about by racial diversity, a unique beauty.


    "At least you have some taste. The fairness of my legs is certainly beyond comparison with any of the yellow-skinned women around here."


    As she spoke, Catherine��s sense of superiority was highly evident; she always exuded this superiority when dealing with yellow-skinned people.


    "Massage properly."


    As she said this, Catherine extended her smooth, soft foot onto Li Zhiyan��s stomach. The silky and slippery sensation made Li Zhiyan marvel at how well-maintained this foreign mare truly was.


    Among white people, she was absolutely in the top tier of beauty.


    But she genuinely despised yellow-skinned people.


    As he kneaded back and forth on Catherine��s calves, a long time passed before Catherine finally retracted her foot, feeling that Li Zhiyan��s massage was indeed particularly comfortable.


    "Li Zhiyan, you can leave now."


    "Make sure to continue scrubbing the toilet tomorrow, understood?"


    "Understood, President."


    After leaving Catherine��s office, Li Zhiyan hadn��t walked far before he spotted Liu Jinxin.


    "Liu Jinxin, the President said your toilet scrubbing was commendable."


    "Keep it up tomorrow."


    Without wasting more words, Li Zhiyan left the office.


    Liu Jinxin felt a sense of secret delight in his heart.


    Damn, it seems like the President genuinely appreciates me. Having the chairman��s connection truly pays off!


    Liu Jinxin knew that his mother, He Yanrong, pulling strings to get him into this company had already been quite the challenge.


    Getting a promotion wouldn��t be easy, but having Catherine��s recognition...


    Surely, he was about to soar to success!


    Clenching his fists, Liu Jinxin was filled with determination; he decided to scrub the toilet even harder.


    ...


    Lazily sliding her black stockings back over her long legs, Catherine felt very satisfied.


    This lowly young man from the yellow race was now practically her slave.


    If she asked him to massage her feet, he would; if she asked him to polish her high heels...


    He would polish her high heels. Even scrubbing toilets, he performed with such precision. In the future, she would definitely continue humiliating him��it was something her son enjoyed.


    After leaving the company, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but recall the feeling of Catherine��s smooth, jade-like feet touching his skin.


    Truly unforgettable.


    Someday, he swore he��d make this foreign tramp a permanent resident of the proctology unit. He glanced at the time.


    Li Zhiyan found a place to grab a quick bite.


    Keeping track of the time, he headed straight to Huaxing Hotel, planning to run into Shen Hongmei by chance. If he couldn��t, he��d have no choice but to visit Shanghai Three Aunts�� private booth.


    Before long, Li Zhiyan spotted Lai Feifei��s Xiaomi SU7.


    Today, Aunt Lai didn��t seem to have been drinking. After she stepped out of the car, He Yanrong emerged from the passenger seat, followed by an Audi A6 pulling up behind them.


    It was Shen Hongmei��s car. Seeing Aunt Shen��s vehicle, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but breathe a sigh of relief. It was indeed a fortunate coincidence to run into her.


    From a distance, observing He Yanrong��s provocative figure...


    Li Zhiyan felt a rush of heat; nothing evoked thoughts of hormones more than this woman drenched in charm.


    Still, Li Zhiyan knew that He Yanrong had never actually worked as a technician; maybe being a manager at Century Palace for so long had left her with that sultry aura.


    "Look, Feifei, it��s your Zaizai."


    He Yanrong was the first to spot Li Zhiyan and called out to Lai Feifei.


    Whenever Lai Feifei drank too much, she��d always claim that Li Zhiyan was her Zaizai, her own child.


    This made He Yanrong genuinely feel as though Lai Feifei might actually be Li Zhiyan��s biological mother.


    Lai Feifei��s face flushed a bit. Every time she sobered up after drinking, she would think back to the things she had done to Li Zhiyan and feel extremely embarrassed.


    She couldn��t understand why, whenever drunk, she always enjoyed teasing this kid.


    And then, there were all those chat records��the nonsense about Winnie and the like...


    The name Zaizai itself was already something that sober Lai Feifei couldn��t bring herself to utter.


    "Xiao Yan."


    Shen Hongmei also walked over, and upon seeing Li Zhiyan again, Shen Hongmei actually felt a bit unsettled inside.


    In the few days without seeing Li Zhiyan, her mind had calmed significantly. She hadn��t expected to encounter him again here.

 Chapter 106 - 076 Li Zhiyan single-handedly held his own at the wine table, moving Aunt Shen ????_2

    Chapter 106: 076 Li Zhiyan single-handedly held his own at the wine table, moving Aunt Shen ????_2Why is Li Zhiyan here? Shen Hongmei felt quite curious inside.


    "Li Zhiyan, what are you doing here."


    After Li Zhiyan approached, Lai Feifei asked coldly.


    This crazy woman really seems like a cold and aloof Shanghai lady when she��s not drinking.


    If not for every time Aunt Lai drank too much and started shouting "Zaizai," and "Winnie the Pooh" kind of stuff, Li Zhiyan would almost believe that Aunt Lai is just that cold.


    The sober Lai Feifei and the drunk Lai Feifei really can��t be seen as the same person.


    "Aunt Lai, I��m here nearby for some business, didn��t gain much today."


    "Didn��t expect to run into you all here."


    Li Zhiyan glanced at Shen Hongmei, his eyes filled with some passion and affection.


    Such a gaze made Shen Hongmei dare not look directly.


    She somewhat flusteredly looked away.


    She knew that in Li Zhiyan��s heart he always wanted to be with her, but faced with such a kid, she really couldn��t agree to it.


    "Then you and your mom really are fated, no wonder you��re Feifei��s ��Zaizai.��"


    Every time Lai Feifei drank, she��d always say flirtatious things, making He Yanrong��s face feel hot.


    Now that she finally found an opportunity to tease Lai Feifei back, He Yanrong certainly wouldn��t let it pass.


    Rolling her eyes at He Yanrong, Lai Feifei started bickering with He Yanrong.


    "Touch��!"


    Li Zhiyan looked at He Yanrong with her heavily made-up seductive face, but his gaze was always drawn to the faint eye lines at her corners.


    These lines were very delicate, adding a touch of mature charm to He Yanrong.


    "Alright, stop fooling around, Xiao Yan, auntie has a dinner tonight, you��re coming too."


    After regaining her composure, Shen Hongmei invited.


    "Sure, Aunt Shen."


    The four of them headed into the hotel. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He Yanrong asked: "Xiao Yan, didn��t see you practicing driving today."


    "I feel like I practiced enough, now I��m booking the second subject test, but it��s so hard to get an appointment."


    "Xiao Yan, you��re really impressive, Aunt still doesn��t have the confidence to take the second subject test, Aunt even signed up for a small class."


    "That annoying student didn��t bother you again, right?"


    "No, thank you Xiao Yan, Aunt is really grateful to you."


    Pinching Li Zhiyan��s face, He Yanrong just treated Li Zhiyan as a kid, as she looked at Li Zhiyan.


    With a hint of indulgence, she genuinely liked this sudden appearance of a little boy in their circle, Li Zhiyan.


    Just solving those two disgusting bothersome harassers made He Yanrong really fond of him.


    Besides, he is also her son��s classmate.


    Walking towards the Huaxing Hotel, Li Zhiyan inexplicably recalled the movie he watched.


    How wonderful it would be if he and Aunt Rong could be the main characters.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t imagine how intoxicating holding the seductive Aunt Rong would feel.


    Not long after, a boss with slicked-back hair came out to greet them.


    "Mr. Shen, you��re finally here."


    "Long time no see."


    Wang Yunjian walked up, trying to shake hands with Shen Hongmei.


    "Mr. Wang, long time no see, you know I��m not in the habit of shaking hands with others."


    The Shanghai Three Aunts all had this habit, and the same went for Catherine and Aunt Zhao.


    Wang Yunjian inwardly cursed this pretentiousness, but outwardly remained very enthusiastic.


    Shen Hongmei, Lai Feifei, and He Yanrong were all too beautiful.


    No matter how many young girls Wang Yunjian had played with, he felt that these three��s looks and figures far exceeded those models by comparison.


    And his favorite was still Shen Hongmei.


    "Of course, the dinner��s about to start, tonight we��ll have a good chat about the upcoming cooperation."


    "By the way, is this your son?"


    "No, this is Feifei��s son."


    Shen Hongmei also made a joke, which made Lai Feifei��s face a bit red.


    The few of them walked inside as Shen Hongmei and Wang Yunjian talked about company cooperation, Wang Yunjian casually chatted.


    But in fact, his mind was all on tonight��s dinner.


    He had already planned how he was going to deal with Shen Hongmei.


    Tonight, there were many of Shen Hongmei��s business partners present, totally possible to get Shen Hongmei drunk, and then he��d have his chance.


    "Xiao Yan, this Wang Yunjian is a cultured rogue, he��s always drooling over your Aunt Shen, you better watch out and help tonight."


    Lai Feifei whispered.


    He Yanrong chimed in: "Right, if it wasn��t for fearing getting drunk and losing consciousness, Hongmei wouldn��t call us over."


    After they got to the private room, the dozen or so sitting inside all stood up one by one.


    Most of them had business dealings with Shen Hongmei.


    She knew that tonight if she didn��t drink, there��s no way to escape.


    The help these people provided for her business was very significant.


    "Mr. Shen is still as beautiful as before."


    Most present were men, looking at the three Shanghai ladies, their eyes filled with longing, in this world, as long as one is a normal man.


    It��s hard not to like beautiful women, especially women who are beautiful to this extent.


    Sitting on Shen Hongmei��s right was a fat woman, on the left was Lai Feifei, further left was He Yanrong.


    Following them was Li Zhiyan.


    Sitting down, someone asked: "Is this child Mr. Shen��s son?"


    "This is Mr. Lai��s son."


    Everyone thought Li Zhiyan was Lai Feifei��s son, which made Lai Feifei blush and want to find a hole to hide in.

 Chapter 109 - 077 Lai Feifei’s Questioning

    Chapter 109: 077 Lai Feifei��s QuestioningWatching Li Zhiyan and Shen Hongmei kissing.


    He Yanrong and Lai Feifei both widened their eyes in shock.


    Previously, He Yanrong always felt that Li Zhiyan��s presence in their circle was somewhat unusual. sea??h th�� N?vel(F)ire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Hongmei was an intelligent woman, a successful businesswoman.


    Lai Feifei, on the other hand, was a drunkard, a wild woman��fine when sober, but once drunk, she would spout flirtatious nonsense nonstop.


    How could these two possibly be so close with Li Zhiyan?


    In truth, she had wondered whether Li Zhiyan might have something going on with one of these women. But upon closer thought, it didn��t seem possible.


    After all, the 20-year gap between them was simply too large��a romantic relationship with such an age difference, especially where the woman is older, would garner strange looks everywhere in this society.


    Not to mention that Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei carried themselves as aloof and elegant mature women.


    Especially Shen Hongmei��it was absolutely impossible for her to get involved with a young man 20 years her junior.


    And yet, what He Yanrong witnessed now completely overturned her view of the world.


    The normally cool and detached Shen Hongmei was lowering her head, letting Li Zhiyan hold her waist as they kissed passionately.


    Moreover, Shen Hongmei was clearly responding enthusiastically to Li Zhiyan.


    Their lips were locked, and they seemed utterly lost in the moment.


    "Shen Hongmei, what on earth are you doing with my Zaizai!"


    Lai Feifei didn��t care about the situation anymore. Watching Li Zhiyan and Shen Hongmei kiss made her feel deeply uncomfortable. The drunk Lai Feifei��s feelings for Li Zhiyan were clearly doubled!


    She stepped forward immediately. Even in high heels, Lai Feifei��only 5��5" tall��tiptoed, grabbed Li Zhiyan��s mouth, and forcibly pulled his tongue away.


    A completely intoxicated Li Zhiyan hadn��t expected Lai Feifei to be so aggressive.


    He sobered up considerably afterward.


    Clearly, he had let his guard down too much.


    He had thought he could cozy up to Aunt Shen while she was drunk and take advantage of the moment.


    But unexpectedly, Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong had caught him red-handed.


    With the kiss abruptly interrupted, Shen Hongmei finally snapped back to her senses.


    She recalled how, one day when Li Zhiyan had come over to work part-time, under the influence of alcohol, she had impulsively relived some past mistakes with him.


    Every time she thought about it, Shen Hongmei regretted it immensely��alcohol truly was disastrous!


    And now, under the combined effect of alcohol and heightened emotions,


    she had not only accepted Li Zhiyan��s audacious demand,


    but, after stepping outside, even bent down to kiss him again. What was she doing? Every time she encountered Li Zhiyan, her rationality seemed completely incapable of taking control.


    What embarrassed Shen Hongmei the most, however, was being caught red-handed by He Yanrong and Lai Feifei while kissing Li Zhiyan.


    Lai Feifei licked her fingers clean of any traces, then grabbed Shen Hongmei and said, "Hongmei, come here!"


    The three women went off to the side together.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help feeling slightly melancholic. At that moment, he realized how ridiculous and unrealistic it was to think he could deceive everyone and secretly maintain relationships with all three of the Shanghai Three Aunts.


    It was downright impossible��they were inseparable companions.


    Anything that happened would soon be known by the other two, no matter how he tried to hide it, and it would eventually be exposed.


    Being with Aunt Zhao was much simpler. Aunt Zhao��s life had no overlap with that of the Shanghai Three Aunts.


    He wouldn��t need to deal with so many complications.


    His thoughts shifted��how could he achieve his ultimate dream?


    ...


    Dragging Shen Hongmei aside, Lai Feifei drunkenly interrogated, "Shen Hongmei, confess honestly. What��s your deal?"


    "How dare you make a move on my Zaizai? He could practically be your son!"


    Lai Feifei��s expression was filled with accusation.


    "It��s nothing. I drank too much. Li Zhiyan kept pestering me to kiss him, and while I was groggy, he kissed me."


    Shen Hongmei suddenly felt a pang of guilt.


    Perhaps it was because Lai Feifei always referred to Li Zhiyan as her Zaizai that Shen Hongmei somehow subconsciously accepted it as fact.


    "Are you really not involved with my Zaizai?"


    "Have you ever seduced him to book a room with you?"


    Lai Feifei��s scrutinizing gaze made Shen Hongmei even more flustered.


    "What nonsense are you talking about? There��s really nothing between Xiao Yan and me."


    "I��m his elder. I see him as a son. Maybe Xiao Yan sees me as someone he has feelings for, though."


    He Yanrong listened to their conversation while recalling how Li Zhiyan had protected her earlier.


    That guy was fierce, yet Xiao Yan hadn��t backed down for a moment.


    Thinking about Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan kissing only deepened the jealousy in her heart.


    Was this kiss really just their first, purely accidental incident?


    Or had they already forged a deep and forbidden connection?


    Afterward, Lai Feifei dragged He Yanrong and Shen Hongmei back to face Li Zhiyan.


    Lai Feifei grabbed Li Zhiyan��s hand.


    "Zaizai."


    "How could you do this!"


    "Aunt Lai, it��s just the alcohol. It��s nothing. Don��t overthink it."


    Li Zhiyan glanced at Shen Hongmei. He explained himself. At this point, Shen Hongmei was evidently much more sober, unlike Lai Feifei and He Yanrong, who were still evidently intoxicated.


    "Oh, well then, don��t do this again in the future, Zaizai."


    Saying that, Lai Feifei hugged Li Zhiyan��s waist.


    "Zaizai, tell me��do you like your Aunt Shen more, or me?"


    "I like you both, and Aunt Rong too."


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t sure why this drunkard was suddenly caught up in this question. Was it because she was jealous after seeing him kiss Aunt Shen?


    "No way. Aunt wants you to say��who do you like most?"


    "Between me and your Aunt Shen, who do you prefer?"


    Watching Lai Feifei interrogate Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong gently chimed in, "Feifei, you��ve had too much to drink. Why are you asking a child such questions? We��re all elders to Xiao Yan."


    "Elders aren��t girlfriends. Our place in Xiao Yan��s heart can��t be the same for everyone."


    Lai Feifei huffed, her face bright red.


    "I just want to hear Xiao Yan say, between me and Hongmei, who he likes more."


    "Aunt Lai, Aunt Shen��you��re both my elders. It��s impossible to compare."


    Lai Feifei was visibly dissatisfied with this response.


    "Zaizai, but you kissed your Aunt Shen today."


    "Aunt wants to join your little game too."


    She slipped her arms around Li Zhiyan��s neck. Before Li Zhiyan could react,


    Lai Feifei pressed her lips to his and quickly slid her tongue in.


    The sight of this made Shen Hongmei��s heart race uncontrollably, her clenched fists tightening further.

 Chapter 110 - 078 Lai’s Octopus!

    Chapter 110: 078 Lai��s Octopus!Lai Feifei, right in front of Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong.


    Stuck her tongue in.


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan was completely dumbfounded.


    He never imagined, even in his wildest dreams, that Aunt Lai would be so wild today.


    To be honest, kissing wasn��t something new��Aunt Lai had done it with him before.


    That incident left an indelible mark on Li Zhiyan��s memory, and it��s the reason he gave Aunt Lai the nickname Aunt Dragon Fruit.


    Last time, there were understandable circumstances, but this time she��s doing it right in front of Aunt Shen and Aunt Rong!


    Has Aunt Lai gone mad?


    Still, faced with Lai Feifei��s relentless pursuit,


    Li Zhiyan could only respond passively. It was instinct��he couldn��t suppress the love he felt for Aunt Lai in his heart.


    Soon, he figured it out: it was likely the combination of alcohol and jealousy that made Aunt Lai act so crazily.


    It seemed alcohol was indeed a magical thing.


    "Lai Feifei, are you out of your mind, treating the kid like this?"


    Finally, Shen Hongmei couldn��t hold back her jealousy anymore and stepped forward to pull Lai Feifei away.


    "What��s wrong, big car? Jealous, are we?"


    "Come clean��have you been planning this for a long time, you little pony on the big car!"


    Lai Feifei wiped the saliva from her face, her cheeks burning hot.


    In truth, a small sliver of clarity had remained in her heart all along.


    That aloof and elegant Shanghai lady lingered in her thoughts, but when alcohol came into play,


    that clarity became very faint. Sear?h the N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, the intense hormonal stimulation when the two kissed just now snapped Lai Feifei somewhat back to reality.


    Once Shen Hongmei pulled her away, she seized the opportunity to gracefully disengage and end the public kissing session.


    "Crazy woman, let��s just head home."


    At this moment, Shen Hongmei simply wanted to go home quickly. Being caught by Lai Feifei and He Yanrong while she was getting intimate with Li Zhiyan had made her feel utterly embarrassed.


    She wanted nothing more than to find a hole to crawl into.


    "No way! We can��t leave yet��there��s one more thing we haven��t done!"


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei grabbed He Yanrong and planted a kiss on her cheek.


    "Yanrong, we��ve both kissed Xiao Yan, but you haven��t kissed him yet. That��s not fair."


    "It has to involve tongue, no exceptions."


    Lai Feifei��s shameless remark made He Yanrong��s face flush so hot she couldn��t even open her eyes.


    "Alright, you drunkard, let��s go already!"


    At this point, Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong reached a consensus on the matter.


    Dragging Lai Feifei out, the three stunning mature women all staggered slightly as they walked.


    Watching the three of them walk away, Li Zhiyan swallowed hard and followed after them.


    Shen Hongmei settled the bill and called Wang Yunjian��s secretary, finally setting her mind at ease.


    Tonight��s drinking session��thankfully Xiao Yan was here. Otherwise, how much more would she have had to drink?


    She called for two chauffeur services. The Xiaomi SU7 and Audi A6 departed, one behind the other.


    Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong sat in the back seat of the Audi A6, while Li Zhiyan carried Lai Feifei into her Xiaomi.


    As soon as they got in the car, Lai Feifei was completely passed out.


    She lay across Li Zhiyan��s lap, trying to use the trademark Lai-style octopus hug to cling to him.


    Lai Feifei felt a sense of overwhelming comfort when she clung to Li Zhiyan like an octopus.


    The feeling of a snug, perfect embrace was one she deeply craved.


    But now, it was impractical in the confines of the car. She could only settle for lying on Li Zhiyan��s lap.


    "Zaizai, your leg is hurting Auntie. Move it."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei reached out to grab Li Zhiyan��s leg.


    Looking at the completely drunk Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan helplessly grabbed her hand.


    "Aunt Lai, behave. We��ll be home soon."


    The chauffeur mused aloud, "Kid, you��re really living the entrepreneurial dream here. You don��t even have to work a single day."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    With her hand restrained by Li Zhiyan, Lai Feifei finally quieted down.


    "Zaizai, why did you kiss Shen Hongmei today?"


    "Did you two already do it?"


    "Did you use protection?"


    Li Zhiyan pressed his hand over Lai Feifei��s mouth. This drunkard really had no boundary when it came to her words.


    "Aunt Lai, we��re almost home."


    "Don��t cover Auntie��s mouth! Tell me��which was better: kissing me or kissing Shen Hongmei?"


    "If you like it, the three of us can do it together next time."


    "Auntie loves you the most��I can make sacrifices for you."


    "I even gave you my Maybach. How much more could I care for you, Zaizai?"


    The entire ride, Lai Feifei��s shameless chatter didn��t cease for a moment.


    When they arrived in front of Lai Feifei��s villa,


    Shen Hongmei came out and lightly pinched Lai Feifei.


    Every time they brought this crazy woman home, they had to wake her up so she could open the door.


    Shen Hongmei was already well accustomed to this routine.


    "Crazy woman, open the door!"


    "We��re home��wake up."


    Li Zhiyan was all too familiar with this sequence; it wasn��t long before Lai Feifei opened the door.


    "Just park the car in the garage..."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei suddenly leapt onto Li Zhiyan.


    This time, her trademark octopus hug finally found the space to unfold.


    Li Zhiyan hurriedly grabbed hold of Lai Feifei��s firm backside to better support her embrace.


    Even though Shen Hongmei was present, Li Zhiyan felt this was inappropriate.


    But he also knew Aunt Lai trusted him deeply. If he didn��t catch her, she might fall.


    Sure enough, just as Li Zhiyan had anticipated,


    the moment he held Lai Feifei, she relaxed completely except for her arms.


    If he didn��t hold her tightly, Aunt Lai might really hurt herself.


    "Aunt Lai, be careful��don��t fall."


    "Oh, our Zaizai loves me the most. Mwah."


    Having truly kissed Li Zhiyan earlier that day, Lai Feifei was now unreserved.


    She cupped Li Zhiyan��s face, planted a kiss, and continued to cling to him tightly.


    "Zaizai, call me ��Mom��..."


    This time, Lai Feifei even wrapped her legs around Li Zhiyan, completely latching on like they were meant to be inseparable.


    "Zaizai..."


    "Mommy loves you..."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    This woman always fell into such delusions after a drink. They had no familial ties or blood relationships whatsoever��she really was insane.


    The driver soon emerged, handing the keys over to Li Zhiyan.


    He discreetly gave a thumbs-up to Li Zhiyan. Based on the wealthy woman��s earlier comments, he realized Li Zhiyan already had a Maybach. Now this was what real success looked like!


    Meanwhile, he was just another average Joe.


    Not to mention, it seemed Li Zhiyan had more than one rich benefactor. People born with talent and destined for greatness truly were lucky.


    "Aunt Lai, let me help you to your room."


    Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong followed suit.


    Walking behind the two of them, Shen Hongmei felt her jealousy grow stronger and deeper.


    Xiao Yan and this crazy woman��why was their relationship so close?


    When they reached Lai Feifei��s room, Li Zhiyan could no longer hold out and fell onto the bed under Lai Feifei��s weight.


    The octopus hug tightened as Lai Feifei clung to Li Zhiyan.


    "Zaizai, stay with Auntie tonight, just like last time."


    "Auntie wants you to always stay with me and be my heater."


    "Zaizai..."


    Though she never opened her eyes the whole time, Lai Feifei was determined to keep Li Zhiyan for the night.


    He Yanrong widened her enchanting peach blossom eyes.


    Li Zhiyan had actually slept with Lai Feifei before!

 Chapter 111 - 079 Shen Hongmei’s Misconception

    Chapter 111: 079 Shen Hongmei��s MisconceptionLooking at Lai Feifei clinging to Li Zhiyan like an octopus.


    He Yanrong and Shen Hongmei picked up on some information from her words.


    Li Zhiyan and Lai Feifei had slept together.


    What on earth is going on here?


    He Yanrong felt a faint sense of jealousy, but she didn��t know how to express it.


    After all, she and Li Zhiyan truly had no relationship��just the simple bond of an elder and a junior.


    "Aunt Lai, wake up."


    "I need to go home."


    Li Zhiyan pinched Lai Feifei��s cheek, trying to rouse her.


    It was only then that Lai Feifei finally let go of Li Zhiyan.


    "You ungrateful brat! What good was it even giving birth to you?"


    "You won��t even rest with your aunt and let me hold you."


    Lai Feifei��s voice carried a trace of grievance.


    Li Zhiyan knew this crazy woman always claimed she was his mother whenever she drank too much��that��s where the nickname "Zaizai" had come from.


    He was long used to the nonsensical drunk talk.


    "Let��s go, Zaizai. Your mom showed you love for nothing."


    Li Zhiyan turned on the air conditioner and then left Lai Feifei��s bedroom with Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong.


    "Xiao Yan, did you and Lai Feifei sleep together?"


    "Did you... you know, do that kind of thing?"


    He Yanrong couldn��t suppress her curiosity and asked. As the manager at Century Palace, she was relatively open in her manner of speaking.


    After all, spending her days surrounded by women immersed in a sordid atmosphere, it was inevitable that she��d picked up certain ways.


    On top of that, having had a few drinks, she spoke her mind directly.


    "No, it��s just that one night, when I went out, I saw Aunt Lai sitting in the bar. She was being harassed by some ruffians."


    "I stepped out and rescued her."


    "Then I took her home, but she clung to me and wouldn��t let me go, insisting I stay with her. So we ended up spending the night together like that."


    Li Zhiyan explained the situation. He knew that if there were any misunderstandings now,


    all his ambitions might just become nothing more than fantasies.


    Ever since gaining his golden finger, Li Zhiyan��s ambitions had swelled. Everything seemed within his reach, and he knew he had to try no matter what.


    "Oh, I see, a hero rescuing a damsel in distress."


    He Yanrong suddenly recalled the moment Li Zhiyan stood in front of her so resolutely, shielding her from that burly middle-aged man who had looked so fierce.


    If it had been an ordinary young man,


    he would have definitely moved over and given his seat away, letting the man sit beside her. Even if he didn��t dare to get handsy, verbal harassment would have been unavoidable.


    This kid really was an exceptional young man.


    "Mm, let��s head back now."


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but feel a strange sense of relief. Just a moment ago, she��d genuinely thought something might have happened between Li Zhiyan and Lai Feifei.


    If that were the case, wouldn��t Xiao Yan be destined to walk down a dark path?


    While Lai Feifei was perfectly normal when sober,


    once she drank, things might really escalate between her and Li Zhiyan.


    As her thoughts spiraled endlessly, Shen Hongmei��s heartbeat quickened.


    After dropping He Yanrong off at Century Palace,


    He Yanrong bid farewell to both Li Zhiyan and Shen Hongmei.


    "Xiao Yan, see you another day. Hongmei, make sure to get Xiao Yan home safely."


    "Mm."


    Shen Hongmei��s face flushed intermittently, sometimes clear-headed, sometimes warm, as the effects of the alcohol lingered.


    Liu Li came out to meet her and walked inside with He Yanrong.


    "Back with Li Zhiyan again, huh."


    "Could it be that you��re actually in love with Li Zhiyan? In our line of work, you can��t afford to have genuine feelings."


    In the past, whenever Liu Li brought this up, He Yanrong��s reactions had always been calm.


    But tonight, He Yanrong had genuinely felt a stirring in her heart.


    Now, hearing Liu Li bring it up, she couldn��t help but feel a pang of guilt.


    "Stop spouting nonsense."


    "Nonsense? You��re blushing! I��d say you��ve been exposed. In this line of work, you absolutely cannot develop feelings for a kid."


    "Get lost! I��ll rip your mouth off!"


    "Haha, getting mad now. Honestly, if you really like Li Zhiyan, you have to make the first move. You��re so tempting and your figure��s amazing��plenty of chances to snag him."


    "If you need tips, you can come ask me anytime, haha."


    "I��ll rip off both your mouths!"


    The two bickered as they walked inside, but He Yanrong was exhausted and just wanted to rest. Yet that simmering heat within her only grew stronger. S��ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    Back outside Li Zhiyan��s apartment complex.


    By now, Li Zhiyan had already claimed his mission reward and owned his seventh shop.


    He now had 2 two-yuan stores, 2 small supermarkets, 2 billiards halls, and 1 small massage parlor.


    This made him increasingly excited about the upcoming monthly settlement!


    Shen Hongmei stepped out.


    She followed Li Zhiyan toward his apartment entrance.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Don��t mind the way your Aunt Lai behaves."


    "You��ve known her long enough by now. But next time, if she drinks too much and tries to kiss you or anything like that, you��ve got to refuse. She probably regrets her actions when she��s sober."


    What Shen Hongmei said was entirely correct.


    Every time Lai Feifei woke up sober, she��d read through her chat history with Li Zhiyan and regret all the flirtatious messages she��d sent.


    She would feel so embarrassed, she��d wish she could crawl into a hole and disappear. But once she drank again, it��d be as if none of it ever happened��she��d go back to sending flirtatious onslaughts and calling herself Li Zhiyan��s real mom.


    "Aunt Shen, do you secretly dislike me being too close to Aunt Lai?"


    Li Zhiyan had wanted to ask whether Shen Hongmei was jealous, but he chose to phrase it more subtly.


    Shen Hongmei awkwardly replied, "Whatever happens between you two is none of my business."


    "But I just hope you stay on the right track."


    Elderly aunts all seemed to share the same mindset, trying to steer Li Zhiyan toward the "right path." Zhao Shumin had already gone so far as to throw herself into this effort.


    "Alright then."


    "Aunt Shen, I��ll head back now."


    "Mm."


    Just as Shen Hongmei was about to leave, Li Zhiyan tugged at her hand.


    "Aunt Shen, earlier outside the bathroom, our kiss was interrupted by Aunt Lai."


    "How about we continue now?"


    "No, Xiao Yan. That was just impulsive of me. There��s a difference between men and women; we shouldn��t do such things."


    Shen Hongmei felt her wrist aching slightly. Xiao Yan really was quite forceful. At this moment, she felt she had sobered up.


    "Aunt Shen, just one last kiss. Please?"


    "Just one last time, and maybe I can move on."


    "Are you sure you��ll move on, or is that just a maybe?"


    "Well, I can��t promise, but I��ll try."


    Shen Hongmei was aware of Li Zhiyan��s talent for phrasing things, but as she looked into the hopeful gleam in his eyes and recalled the way he had shielded her from harm,


    she couldn��t help but soften.


    "Alright, but after this, no more."


    Shen Hongmei lowered her head slightly, making it easier for Li Zhiyan to lean in and kiss her.


    Li Zhiyan naturally wrapped his arms around Shen Hongmei��s waist and kissed her.


    Feeling the heat of Li Zhiyan��s kiss, Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but respond.


    The two entangled, and Shen Hongmei felt the loneliness buried deep within her being gradually drawn out by Li Zhiyan.


    She even imagined...


    But rationality held her back.


    Suddenly, Shen Hongmei experienced an odd sensation.


    She thought about how Lai Feifei, the drunken mess, had kissed Li Zhiyan. Why did it feel like she was somehow kissing Lai Feifei now?


    Still, perhaps because of the close relationship between the two, Shen Hongmei actually felt very little resistance to the thought.

 Chapter 112 - 080 The Boss’s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????

    Chapter 112: 080 The Boss��s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????The two kissed passionately.


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t stop thinking about the image of Lai Feifei holding Li Zhiyan from earlier.


    It gave her the illusion that she was kissing Lai Feifei instead.


    This made it impossible for Shen Hongmei to fully immerse herself.


    After a few minutes, Shen Hongmei touched Li Zhiyan��s head.


    "Alright, child, Aunt is leaving."


    "You shouldn��t do this again in the future."


    "Okay, Aunt, send me a WeChat message when you get home."


    "That way I can stop worrying."


    Li Zhiyan looked up at Shen Hongmei��s lips, still glistening from their kiss, and said.


    "You��re quite thoughtful."


    "Aunt Shen, this is me caring about you."


    "Alright, Aunt understands."


    Shen Hongmei leaned down and gave Li Zhiyan a hug, which took him completely by surprise.


    After Shen Hongmei left, Li Zhiyan adjusted his posture.


    Turning to walk towards the house.


    "It seems like everything that happens becomes the cornerstone on the road of relationships."


    Li Zhiyan understood in his heart that achieving everything was far, far more challenging.


    The cornerstones required might be numerous, but with the information he had about the future, this was one thing he would never lack.


    "Aunt Zhao should be waiting for me at home now."


    When he got home, Li Zhiyan went to Zhao Shumin��s door and knocked.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Before Li Zhiyan returned, Zhao Shumin had been deeply worried, wondering if he had gone down the wrong path.


    Or if he might have gone out to find a massage therapist. At his age, a rush of blood and vigor made it seem like a normal thing to do.


    This was something Zhao Shumin worried about. Without caution, it could genuinely lead to disease.


    "Xiao Yan, why are you back so late?"


    "There was a gathering tonight, so I came back a bit late."


    Zhao Shumin touched Li Zhiyan��s forehead.


    "Did you drink too much, Xiao Yan? Aunt will make you some hangover soup."


    When it came to cooking, Zhao Shumin had impressive skills. Making hangover soup was a breeze for her.


    "No, Aunt, don��t worry about me."


    "I didn��t drink much."


    After confirming Li Zhiyan was fine, Zhao Shumin visibly relaxed.


    "That��s good. You not coming home leaves Aunt feeling restless, scared inside."


    Whether it was the fear of Shang Yunsheng showing up at any moment to cause trouble or concern for Li Zhiyan��s safety, Zhao Shumin just couldn��t calm down when he wasn��t around.


    "Here, try the T-shirt I made for you."


    "The sleeves are done now."


    Li Zhiyan took the colorful but orderly T-shirt.


    He took off the one he was wearing.


    The sight of Li Zhiyan without a shirt immediately triggered a rush of memories in Zhao Shumin��s mind.


    Her heartbeat uncontrollably sped up.


    Wearing Aunt Zhao��s handmade T-shirt, he found it fit perfectly��just like himself and Aunt Zhao.


    Every part was such a perfect fit. S~ea??h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It looks great."


    Zhao Shumin praised.


    "Aunt, let��s go to my room to take a look. You don��t have a full-length mirror in your room, so you can��t see properly."


    On Zhao Shumin��s worn-out vanity, there was only a small mirror, and the surface was spotless.


    Zhao Shumin had never had much to do with makeup.


    Hearing she was going to Li Zhiyan��s room, Zhao Shumin made up her mind. This time, she absolutely couldn��t indulge him any further.


    If intimacy became habitual, the situation would be completely out of control in the future.


    For now, correcting his bad habits and encouraging him to genuinely find a girlfriend were the most important things.


    "Alright, but Xiao Yan, you have to behave yourself."


    "Don��t worry, Aunt. I��ll definitely behave. I also want to record a TikTok of this handmade shirt."


    "Alright."


    Only after hearing Li Zhiyan��s promise did Zhao Shumin follow him to his room.


    "Aunt Zhao, first record a video of me wearing this shirt, then I��ll record one of you working on your crafts."


    Li Zhiyan was skilled at editing videos.


    Back in his dormitory, even a classmate known as the "fake girl" had asked him for help with video editing. Making something for Aunt Zhao was no problem at all.


    After fiddling around for a while, Li Zhiyan posted the final product.


    But the comments were full of reactions like "Big cringe," "thunderous," and similar phrases.


    Of course, cringe content was undeniably the top driving force behind trending short videos.


    After filming, Zhao Shumin resumed her needlework, sitting in Li Zhiyan��s room with the air conditioner on.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan went to take a shower.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt is heading back to sleep now."


    "Aunt, stay and sleep with me tonight."


    Naturally, Li Zhiyan didn��t want Zhao Shumin to leave. Even though Zhao Shumin was currently at a special stage in life, snuggling up to Aunt Zhao still brought him immense joy.


    He loved the warm, comforting feeling so much.


    He wondered if Aunt Lai felt the same way.


    "No."


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt has been spoiling you too much before, which led to some mistakes."


    "But this time, Aunt absolutely won��t let you make more mistakes. Don��t plead or try to sway me; Aunt will truly get angry."


    When Zhao Shumin was serious, she could be very resolute.


    "Alright. By the way, Aunt, have you found a job yet?"


    "Not yet."


    Talking about this made Zhao Shumin feel quite melancholy.


    "It��s really difficult to find a job these days."


    "I��m anxious every day not earning money while idle like this."


    "It��s okay, Aunt. Right now, there��s no rush."


    As they chatted, Zhao Shumin��s phone began to chime intermittently, signaling comments on her TikTok video.

 Chapter 113 - 080 The Boss’s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????_2

    Chapter 113: 080 The Boss��s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????_2Here is the translated text:


    "Aunt, look at the comments."


    Zhao Shumin sat on the edge of the bed, and Li Zhiyan could vaguely see the deep crevice that seemed unfathomable.


    Some memories surged into his mind.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Someone is praising the clothes for being beautifully made and asking how much they cost."


    Li Zhiyan leaned closer and indeed saw someone asking about the price.


    "Aunt, let��s keep recording videos and see if we can increase the playback numbers later. You should make a skirt first."


    "Alright!"


    As it got close to midnight, Zhao Shumin was also feeling sleepy.


    "Xiao Yan, that��s it for today. Aunt is going back to sleep now."


    "Wait, Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan stopped Zhao Shumin.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt told you, we can��t do anything inappropriate anymore."


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s not something inappropriate. You��re overthinking."


    "But I need to kiss you."


    "Didn��t I tell you we can��t do anything inappropriate?"


    "But kissing was something Aunt Zhao agreed to before."


    Zhao Shumin suddenly remembered the rather outrageous request she had agreed to earlier.


    She felt regret, realizing how loneliness and repression could truly be harmful.


    In a moment of impulsiveness, she had agreed to it, and now it seemed difficult to take it back.


    "Aunt Zhao, you promised me this. You can��t go back on your word."


    "But I��m your elder."


    Zhao Shumin let out a soft "Mm."


    "Aunt knows, Aunt is already in her forties. How could I go back on my word to a kid like you."


    Zhao Shumin still maintained the demeanor of an elder.


    Li Zhiyan had spoken so earnestly.


    It was completely impossible for her to backtrack now.


    "Then go ahead and kiss."


    She came to sit by the bed and closed her eyes.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan was thoroughly enjoying the delightful view before him.


    "But it can��t exceed ten seconds��that��s what Aunt and you agreed upon." S��ar?h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt is keeping her promise, so you have to keep yours too."


    "Alright."


    Zhao Shumin waited for Li Zhiyan to lean in for the kiss, but after waiting for a long time and hearing no response, she began feeling a little puzzled.


    After a while, she opened her eyes.


    "What are you doing, Xiao Yan."


    Seeing Li Zhiyan staring fixedly downward at her, Zhao Shumin asked.


    "Aunt, isn��t it only ten seconds per kiss?"


    "What, are you reluctant to let go?"


    "Aunt doesn��t have much time to mess around with you. If you��re not going to kiss, Aunt will leave."


    "Wait, Aunt, don��t go."


    Grabbing Zhao Shumin��s hand.


    Li Zhiyan said, "Let��s wait until midnight. It��s almost midnight."


    "Even if we wait until midnight, Aunt won��t let you kiss longer."


    "Isn��t it ten seconds per day? I want to kiss at the very last second."


    "Just after the kiss, it��s a new day."


    "Then I can kiss for twenty seconds."


    Zhao Shumin replied, "You��re full of tricks."


    A slightly embarrassed Zhao Shumin closed her eyes again. As it was nearing midnight, Li Zhiyan finally leaned in for the kiss.


    After a full minute, Zhao Shumin finally pushed Li Zhiyan away.


    "You little rascal, had enough yet?"


    "Aunt, don��t leave. Stay and sleep with me, okay."


    Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin tightly, unwilling to let go.


    "Let go of Aunt. Today, I really can��t indulge you anymore."


    Hearing the serious tone in Zhao Shumin��s voice, Li Zhiyan finally let go of her.


    "Now that��s Aunt��s good boy."


    Zhao Shumin wiped the corner of Li Zhiyan��s mouth.


    Then she walked out of Li Zhiyan��s room.


    Lying down comfortably, Li Zhiyan started looking through today��s information.


    "Buying this stack of scratch tickets from that Lottery Store can earn a profit of one thousand yuan."


    Yet another one-thousand-yuan reward made Li Zhiyan feel incredibly thrilled.


    With the frequently refreshed wildcard bonuses, together with his salary and the money he earned working part-time for Aunt Shen,


    his income had now reached quite a considerable level.


    "Wu Guifen will bring a few shrews downstairs tonight to shout insults."


    "And curse at Zhao Shumin."


    Being utterly shameless, the landlady��s actions were completely within Li Zhiyan��s expectations, so he wasn��t even surprised.


    Li Zhiyan knew all too well what kind of person she was��it was crystal clear.


    No matter what she did, it never seemed out of the ordinary.


    Now he needed to come up with some ruthless countermeasures.


    "Lai Feifei will call you in five minutes."


    Apart from this piece of information, the other intel was basically worthless.


    Aunt Lai was about to call Li Zhiyan.


    This brought a very peculiar feeling to Li Zhiyan��s heart, as he waited quietly.


    Sure enough, it wasn��t long before Lai Feifei��s call came through.


    "Zaizai."


    Having just gone to the bathroom, Lai Feifei curled up under her blanket, closed her eyes, and chatted with Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt Lai."


    "Why call me Aunt Lai? Call me Mom. Mom worked so hard to give birth to you, and yet you��re this ungrateful."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Regarding this drunkard claiming to be his mom,


    Li Zhiyan had long gotten used to it. Whenever she drank too much, her words were always this wild.


    "Zaizai, do you fancy Shen Hongmei?"


    "Tell me, are the kissing techniques you used with her the ones Aunt taught you?"


    "You ungrateful little thing, Aunt taught you those skills, and you don��t repay Aunt."


    "Instead, you go dote on Shen Hongmei."


    "She��s nothing but a wicked big truck."


    "You��re just a little horse, and no match for her at all, you hear? Silly Zaizai."


    "From now on, you must kiss Aunt, not Shen Hongmei."


    "Got it, Zaizai..."


    As she rambled on, the voice on the other end of the line faded away. Li Zhiyan knew this drunkard had fallen asleep again, in true alignment with her habitual behavior.


    "Aunt Lai is truly adorable."


    After the call ended, images of Lai Feifei as a sophisticated Shanghai socialite floated in Li Zhiyan��s mind.


    But without a doubt, the version of Lai Feifei he adored the most was always the drunkard version.

 Chapter 114 - 080 The lady boss visits again, battle with shrewish women!????_3

    Chapter 114: 080 The lady boss visits again, battle with shrewish women!????_3[New Task Released.]


    Just as Li Zhiyan was about to go to sleep, the system issued a new task!


    [Please resolve Zhao Shumin��s trouble today.] S~ea??h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Task reward: A small reflexology spa.]


    "The eighth shop is on the way!"


    Li Zhiyan clenched his fists, his heart brimming with excitement!


    ...


    The next day, after washing up, Li Zhiyan felt a distinct sense of excitement.


    Sure enough, the reward for [Height Growth] really works wonders!


    He stepped out of the bathroom.


    As usual, Zhao Shumin was carrying breakfast from the kitchen toward his room.


    "Aunt Zhao, it smells amazing!"


    "Hurry up and eat. Afterward, go to work quickly, don��t be late."


    In this cold, indifferent city, Zhao Shumin��s care always warmed Li Zhiyan��s heart.


    "Sure, Aunt Zhao. How many followers do you have now?"


    "Almost 1,000."


    "That��s fast, Aunt Zhao! How about we film a video showing your face? If you think your chest is too noticeable, you could wrap it up with some cloth."


    "That way, there won��t be so many weird comments."


    "I��ll think about it."


    Zhao Shumin��s face turned red. Ever since that subtle shift in their relationship, Zhao Shumin found herself blushing more and more often.


    "Aunt Zhao, take your time to think. No rush."


    As they ate, Zhao Shumin��s mind drifted to the moment when Li Zhiyan had kissed her at midnight. One whole minute. Was she spoiling him too much?


    ...


    The daytime went as usual.


    Catherine, once again, asked Li Zhiyan to wipe her high heels, massage her black-silk-clad feet, and even extended her foot into his lap.


    This left Li Zhiyan feeling helpless. For the sake of making a living, he had no choice but to massage the delicate feet adorned in black stockings of this foreign beauty every day.


    Of course, his massage skills were continually improving.


    After all, he possessed the [Massage Master] attribute!


    Whenever he massaged Catherine, she would always close her eyes contentedly, while Li Zhiyan would shamelessly admire her slightly voluptuous black-stockinged legs.


    And Catherine always rested her foot on his stomach, making Li Zhiyan feel as if she were doing it on purpose.


    During a break in the morning, he cashed in on his latest wild bonus.


    He had visited this Lottery Store a few times before.


    The shop owner already recognized him.


    The owner, envious of Li Zhiyan��s luck, remarked that even after scratching through stacks of scratch tickets himself, he ended up losing money.


    If only he had Li Zhiyan��s luck, he wouldn��t need to run a store.


    To that, Li Zhiyan modestly replied that perhaps he was just having a streak of good fortune��luck isn��t eternal, after all.


    After work in the afternoon, he still had Liu Jinxin take care of cleaning the restroom and scrubbing the toilet.


    Liu Jinxin had always been very cooperative with such tasks, even enthusiastic!


    Because Liu Jinxin believed this was a sign that Catherine was planning to promote him.


    Recalling the scene of chatting with He Yanrong at the driving school earlier that afternoon,


    Li Zhiyan silently cursed under his breath countless times, "You son of a bitch."


    Riding a Green Orange bike to the street labor market, Li Zhiyan saw many porters with carts waiting to find work.


    Most of the porters had heads full of white hair.


    Once upon a time, these porters could earn a decent living by helping others move or doing the laborious tasks their clients didn��t want to do themselves.


    But with today��s advancements in technology, making money wasn��t as easy as it used to be.


    When the porters saw Li Zhiyan approaching, many of them gathered around.


    "Boss, need any work done? Strong and cheap!"


    "Any heavy lifting? Just say the word!"


    Even some women with arms more muscular than Li Zhiyan��s crowded forward.


    "Boss, don��t underestimate me because I��m a woman. I work just as hard as any man!"


    Li Zhiyan asked, "Do any of you know how to hurl insults?"


    A few fierce-looking women stepped up.


    "I can curse people!"


    "I can curse too!"


    "Boss, just so you know, we��re not supposed to fight."


    Li Zhiyan responded, "Of course not. We live in a civilized society; you can��t just start fights in this day and age."


    Li Zhiyan was well aware of the consequences of getting into a fight.


    "Just swearing, that��s all. The opponents are a few women."


    "It��s for tonight��and strictly words, no fists."


    "I��ll need four people. 100 each."


    Hearing that they could earn 100 just by cursing, several tough-looking women scrambled to step forward.


    Meanwhile, most of the honest, hard-working men quietly withdrew. After all, when it comes to talking trash, women clearly had the edge.


    "Boss, pick me! Back in my village, I was the best at hurling insults. When someone stole our pumpkins, I cursed for an entire month!"


    The other fierce women also regaled him with their "heroic deeds" in cursing battles.


    Li Zhiyan was quite satisfied with what he heard.


    After selecting four women, he led them toward his home.


    On the way, he bought each of them a bottle of soda and a bottle of mineral water.


    The women only drank the mineral water, saving the soda to take home for their kids.


    "Ladies, let me give you the backstory on the woman across the street."


    Li Zhiyan recounted the details about the landlady and everything she had done, so they could unleash their verbal attacks with maximum efficiency.


    After all, purely verbal insults wouldn��t be as effective without weaving in some relevant context.


    At 7 p.m., Zhao Shumin also returned home.


    Ever since Shang Yunsheng reappeared, Zhao Shumin��s heart had been filled with vigilance.


    That damned scoundrel was capable of anything, so she had to stay on high alert.


    She always carried a pair of scissors in her bag.


    She had also prepared pepper spray. Deep inside, Zhao Shumin had resolved that even if it meant going down together, she would never let Shang Yunsheng harm her again.

 Chapter 115 - 080 The Boss’s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????_4

    Chapter 115: 080 The Boss��s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????_4At worst, I��ll trade my life for his.


    Meanwhile, Liu Guifen was waiting at the entrance of the neighborhood with two of her loudmouth friends for Zhao Shumin to return.


    Ever since Li Zhiyan exposed the affair last time,


    she and Liu Changsheng had fought multiple times��even to the brink of divorce. Though they didn��t actually divorce,


    she��d still suffered quite a lot because of it.


    When had Liu Guifen ever endured such humiliation?


    Naturally, she blamed everything on Zhao Shumin. During the previous shouting match, she had been completely overshadowed by Zhao Shumin.


    This fact really, really made Liu Guifen feel unspeakably frustrated.


    So this time, Zhao Shumin brought in two reinforcements��women who were well-known for being ruthless in their circles.


    With the three of them, they could surely suppress Zhao Shumin in a verbal spat.


    Before long, she saw Zhao Shumin staggering in their direction.


    The sight of her ample chest immediately filled Liu Guifen with jealousy. Even after her own cosmetic enhancements, she still couldn��t compete��it was like comparing a candle to the sun.


    No matter what, she was determined to humiliate her properly today to let off some steam!


    "You dirty slut!"


    "You filthy whore!"


    "Everyone, come take a look��this mistress? She works at my husband��s company."


    "She flaunts her assets and spends all her time seducing my husband!"


    "You stinking slut, you cheap tramp!"


    Liu Guifen wasted no time unleashing a torrent of insults. After the last shouting match left her seething, she finally felt she could vent her rage this time!


    She wasn��t about to let this opportunity slip away and began viciously berating Zhao Shumin without holding back.


    Zhao Shumin hadn��t anticipated Liu Guifen showing up so suddenly.


    When it came to being a shrew, Liu Guifen was nothing more than an amateur compared to Zhao Shumin.


    Zhao Shumin immediately fired back.


    "Oh, it��s you, you filthy, stinking black hog."


    "Out here embarrassing yourself again��anyone passing by might think a breeding sow from some pig farm escaped."


    "You don��t even align with any discernible gender, for crying out loud."


    "If it weren��t for those two sagging little..."


    "I wouldn��t have even recognized you as a woman."


    "Even people from Africa aren��t as dark as you."


    Aunt Zhao didn��t hold back and even started targeting Liu Guifen��s family members for additional insults.


    The other two women with Liu Guifen hesitated for a moment, intimidated by how aggressive Zhao Shumin was; but once they remembered they had strength in numbers, they overcame their nerves and joined in.


    The four women hurled insults at one another.


    The spectacle soon drew a crowd of onlookers. Liu Guifen was intent on making everyone think Zhao Shumin was a mistress.


    But what she didn��t expect was that Zhao Shumin, standing against three opponents, didn��t falter one bit.


    The scene left Li Zhiyan utterly dumbfounded. Aunt Zhao was truly in a league of her own.


    Fierce didn��t even begin to describe her��going three against one and holding her own��now this was a real battle-tested shrew.


    However, no matter how mighty, a single person has limits. Li Zhiyan saw that Aunt Zhao was starting to lose ground.


    He quickly handed four older women 100 yuan each.


    "Ladies, go ahead."


    "Don��t worry, boss��we��ll handle it for sure. Call us again if you need us for something like this!"


    The older women were clearly eager to seize this job opportunity. sea??h th�� N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They rushed in and joined the brawl, escalating the chaos.


    Liu Guifen and her two friends, who had initially felt confident due to their numerical advantage, never anticipated the sudden intervention of four more aggressive older women.


    Chaos erupted, with saliva flying everywhere, and the insults�� content grew extraordinarily personal.


    Li Zhiyan quietly stepped forward, pulling Zhao Shumin away from the melee.


    Behind them, the barrage of expletives continued, which left Li Zhiyan feeling oddly satisfied.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing here?"


    "Let��s go upstairs first. Things are getting too wild here."


    "Alright."


    Once they were in Li Zhiyan��s apartment, he quickly opened the window to secure the perfect vantage point for spectating, sitting with Zhao Shumin to watch the scene unfold below.


    Faced with the onslaught of four aggressive women, Liu Guifen and her two friends were still resisting but had clearly been defeated.


    The sight made Zhao Shumin cover her mouth as she laughed.


    "Xiao Yan, did you hire these people?"


    "I did, Aunt Zhao. I couldn��t stand seeing them bully you, so I called in reinforcements."


    Zhao Shumin��s heart felt warm.


    "Xiao Yan, how did you know Liu Guifen would show up today?"


    Zhao Shumin asked, full of curiosity.


    "Aunt Zhao, I overheard Liu Guifen planning to hire people to shout at you, so I hired my own people ahead of time. I didn��t expect they��d actually come in handy."


    An indescribable feeling surged through Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    It seemed as if she and Li Zhiyan truly had a deep, extraordinary connection.


    When she worked late, he had helped her avoid harassment.


    When her boss mistreated her, he had stepped in.


    Then, when her boss��s wife confronted her, he��d stumbled upon her affair and diffused the situation.


    And now, he had helped her stand up for herself, ensuring she wouldn��t be humiliated.


    Could this all be fate?


    For someone who believed in destiny, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel deeply conflicted at that moment.


    Downstairs, Liu Guifen and her two friends, completely defeated, retreated to their car and drove off in disgrace.


    The spectacle concluded, and Zhao Shumin gently touched Li Zhiyan��s face.


    "Xiao Yan, wait here. I��ll go cook something for you."


    For the rest of the day, Zhao Shumin remained notably quieter.


    Li Zhiyan could sense the emotions swirling in Aunt Zhao��s heart��that she was deeply affected by everything that had happened recently.


    He thought it was only natural��after all, everything that had happened pointed to a special connection between them.


    During dinner, Zhao Shumin spoke very little.


    Around ten o��clock, she finished sewing the hem of a dress while sitting in Li Zhiyan��s room.

 Chapter 116 - 080 The Boss’s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????_5

    Chapter 116: 080 The Boss��s Wife Makes Another House Call, Battle of the Shrews! ????_5Here is the translation:


    "Xiao Yan, it��s about time. Aunt has to go back and sleep now."


    "Aunt, can you sleep with me tonight, please?"


    "Aunt already told you, I can��t spoil you like this."


    "Aunt, I just want to sleep next to you simply. Otherwise, I��ll miss you so much that I can��t bear it."


    Thinking again about how Li Zhiyan had helped her today, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but


    "Alright, just for tonight."


    "But Aunt can��t agree to this in the future."


    Li Zhiyan felt extremely happy; it was indeed an unexpected delight.


    "Alright, Aunt, come quickly."


    Walking forward, he hugged Zhao Shumin, who helplessly said, "You��re such a child, so impatient. Turn off the lights first."


    "I got it, Aunt."


    After turning off the lights, Li Zhiyan picked Zhao Shumin up and walked toward the bed.


    "Put Aunt down."


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt, since we��re sleeping together anyway, I need to hold you tonight, don��t I?"


    After placing Zhao Shumin on the bed, Li Zhiyan gently lay down on top of her and pulled the blanket over them.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing?"


    "Sleeping with Aunt, of course."


    "Even if we��re sleeping together, you can��t lay on top of Aunt."


    "Aunt Zhao, I just need to hold you, no matter what."


    After lying down, Li Zhiyan turned sideways to hug Zhao Shumin, breathing in the fragrance of her hair��this was his favorite feeling.


    It made his heart feel warm.


    After a while, Zhao Shumin murmured softly, "Xiao Yan, no, we can��t kiss anymore. We��ve already kissed enough for today."


    "Aunt, if I don��t kiss you, I won��t be able to sleep. Please, let me kiss you just one more time."


    "If need be, we won��t kiss tomorrow, okay?"


    Zhao Shumin��s heart had been resolute, but today��s events caused her resolve to waver again.


    Li Zhiyan��s appearance was truly one of the biggest surprises of her life. She always felt that what was happening between her and Li Zhiyan seemed to be destined.


    "Aunt Zhao, if you stay silent, I��ll take it as your agreement."


    Without giving Zhao Shumin a chance to respond, Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed her.


    "You��re such a child..."


    "Mmm..."


    But Zhao Shumin didn��t have a chance to react.


    As Li Zhiyan pressed his lips against hers, her already warm and restless state intensified.


    The clarity in her heart was consumed by loneliness; the phrase ��Forty like a tiger�� had never felt more accurate.


    This time, Zhao Shumin wasn��t in such a hurry.


    Deep down, she actually wanted to be closer to Li Zhiyan too.


    She liked Li Zhiyan far too much��whether as a younger companion or a housemate.


    No matter the role, Li Zhiyan always captured her affection, and the recent events had created far too many entanglements between them.


    Zhao Shumin wanted to use this passionate kiss with Li Zhiyan to relieve and loosen the loneliness and pressure weighing on her heart.


    After nearly ten minutes, Li Zhiyan finally pulled away from Zhao Shumin.


    He was genuinely surprised; he hadn��t expected Aunt Zhao to let him go on for so long this time.


    He had even prepared himself to be pushed away within ten seconds.


    "That��s enough, right?"


    "This time, I let you kiss as much as you wanted, but for the next month, you��re not allowed to kiss Aunt anymore. You��ve used up an entire month��s time."


    Zhao Shumin teased him.


    Of course, she didn��t truly mean it.


    Sometimes, excessive restraint could backfire and complicate things.


    Zhao Shumin understood this well in her heart. If she wanted this child to steer toward the right path,


    she couldn��t completely cut off his longing. Letting him kiss her for ten seconds a day, until he found someone his own age,


    seemed to be the most correct approach to take.


    Xiao Yan was so good to her, and she wanted him to be good as well��only then could her heart find peace.


    "No way, Aunt Zhao, I want to kiss you every day."


    Li Zhiyan, naturally, wouldn��t agree to her terms.


    Although he knew Aunt Zhao was joking, he felt that if he really did agree, things might go awry.


    "Sigh..."


    Feeling the changes in Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin let out a soft sigh. Some things were truly unavoidable.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt will help you with something, okay?"


    "Aunt, could you help me with something else instead?"


    "What do you need help with?"


    Li Zhiyan placed his fingers gently on Zhao Shumin��s lips, leaned close to her ear, and whispered.


    "Aunt Zhao, from now on, I��ll listen to everything you say, okay?"


    "Whatever you say, I��ll follow it entirely."


    Zhao Shumin fell into an intense inner conflict, battling with herself for what felt like an eternity.


    In the end, she made up her mind.


    It truly would be the last time.


    ...


    After drinking some mineral water and rinsing her mouth, Zhao Shumin lay back down.


    Li Zhiyan hugged her again.


    He stared at the system showing the operation of his stores:


    discount shops, 2 pool parlors, 2 massage studios, and 2 convenience stores!


    Though they were small businesses, the income from these eight stores was exceedingly substantial!


    "Aunt Zhao, I love you to death."


    Like cuddling a child, Zhao Shumin held Li Zhiyan close and gently pinched his cheek.


    "Xiao Yan, from now on, you have to do everything Aunt says, understand?"


    "You know the girl Aunt introduced you to? She��s also in Shanghai now."


    "Someday soon, listen to Aunt and go meet her, okay?"


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 Chapter 117 - 081 Aunt, I’m still young, but Li Zhiyan’s ninth store is coming!

    Chapter 117: 081 Aunt, I��m still young, but Li Zhiyan��s ninth store is coming!Holding Zhao Shumin in his arms, Li Zhiyan imitated the Lai��s octopus from the drunken night.


    His legs wrapped around Zhao Shumin��s waist.


    This kindled a growing heat inside Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt, I don��t want to go on a blind date, I��m still young."


    "I haven��t even graduated from university yet."


    Li Zhiyan is currently in his senior year��s internship, and hasn��t received his university diploma.


    So saying this is completely reasonable.


    Li Zhiyan��s response made Zhao Shumin��s face turn a little red.


    "You��re young? You��re not that young; when you cling to me, hug me, and beg me, I never heard you say you��re young."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t reply, just hugged Zhao Shumin even tighter.


    Li Zhiyan��s tight hug made Zhao Shumin feel she couldn��t handle him, this kid really acts like a three-year-old.


    "Don��t hug me so tight, I��m having trouble breathing."


    Only then did Li Zhiyan relax a bit, though his legs were still wrapped around Zhao Shumin��s beautiful legs.


    This made him feel very content, hugging Aunt Zhao was much more comfortable than sleeping alone.


    "Anyway, you have to meet this girl, if you don��t."


    "I won��t let you sleep with me again."


    Li Zhiyan picked up on the other meaning from Zhao Shumin��s words.


    "Aunt Zhao, if I go, can you still hug me to sleep later."


    "If you go, I can still hug you to sleep."


    "But if things go well between you two, then I can��t hug you to sleep anymore, and no kissing me."


    Seeing Zhao Shumin insistently.


    Li Zhiyan softly said, "Then, Aunt Zhao."


    "I��ll meet her, but if there��s no spark, you can��t force me."


    Zhao Shumin hummed in agreement, feeling a bit amused.


    She still hoped that letting Li Zhiyan go meet her, he might be interested.


    Younger girls are so full of youthful energy, obviously better than a woman in her forties like herself.


    If Li Zhiyan takes a liking, she��d consider it a job well done.


    "Aunt Zhao, I still want to kiss you."


    "Being naughty again, Xiao Yan, I��ve already helped you a lot just now."


    "You��re still not behaving."


    "Aunt, I��ve agreed to the blind date, can��t you let me kiss you once?"


    Looking at Zhao Shumin��s soft red lips, Li Zhiyan tried to negotiate with Zhao Shumin, inhaling her pleasant scent.


    Li Zhiyan felt a deep affection stirring in his heart.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, I��ll let you be willful once more."


    Before Zhao Shumin finished speaking, Li Zhiyan kissed her directly.


    "Mmm..."


    "You little rascal, just love kissing Aunt."


    Zhao Shumin muddledly responded to Li Zhiyan continuously, as they embraced and kissed, Zhao Shumin��s internal repression and loneliness felt increasingly uncontrollable.


    ...


    At 12 o��clock, Zhao Shumin lay there, still feeling an uncontrollable heat all over.


    Making her want to throw off the covers to cool down.


    In her heart she prayed that Li Zhiyan might take a liking to her cousin niece and find a suitable partner.


    Then he wouldn��t need to "steal things" anymore, and she wouldn��t have to worry about Li Zhiyan going astray. sea??h th�� nov��lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan, on the other hand, was looking at today��s intel.


    For Li Zhiyan, this is something he does without fail every day.


    "At 10 AM, at the following location in the park, you can find 1,000 yuan in cash."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but silently exclaim, before he��d been going to the lottery store to buy scratch tickets, today��s update is to directly go to the park and pick up cash.


    A thousand more, and Li Zhiyan felt excited inside.


    "In the evening, Shang Yunsheng will offer 100,000 yuan to hire Shang Shunsheng to harass Zhao Shumin for remarriage."


    Li Zhiyan silently cursed the bastard, this damn Shang Yunsheng is really full of schemes.


    But this father and son duo really aren��t good people.


    He must get back tonight, whatever it takes to not trouble Aunt Zhao.


    Besides, it��s also a good opportunity to get close to Aunt Zhao.


    "Shen Hongmei is deeply conflicted, unable to sleep, with images of you in her mind."


    Li Zhiyan recalled Shen Hongmei��s blushing face, her warm jade-like hand, and their embrace and passionate kiss.


    He felt a slight itch in his heart.


    "He Yanrong is also unable to sleep."


    "Her mind is filled with images of you holding back the men for her."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t expect another unexpected benefit today, it seems he��s left quite an impression on that charming woman too.


    For Li Zhiyan, who is determined to have it all, this is undoubtedly great news!


    The remaining intel is almost worthless, it��s all about Xu Qianqian and Liu Jinxin��s trivial matters, he couldn��t be bothered to read.


    Now he pretty much sees Liu Jinxin every day, but it��s just to tell him to scrub toilets. As for Xu Qianqian, Li Zhiyan knows he��ll basically never see her again.


    [New Task Published.]


    The system��s new task has been released again.


    [Please drive away Shang Shunsheng who comes to persuade for remarriage.]


    [Task reward: the ninth shop, a small breakfast shop.]


    [Note: Minimum profit of 1 yuan per month.]


    [All shop earnings will be settled with the first supermarket��s revenue this month.]


    This task also made Li Zhiyan deeply excited, his ninth shop is coming!


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "I still want to keep kissing."


    The heat had just subsided for Zhao Shumin, and sleepiness was about to take over when she heard Li Zhiyan say this again.

 Chapter 118: Aunt, I’m still young, and the ninth store of Li Zhiyan is coming!_2

    Chapter 118: Aunt, I��m still young, and the ninth store of Li Zhiyan is coming!_2"You still haven��t had enough from kissing for so long just now."


    "Of course not, Aunt Zhao, you��re so beautiful. Even if I kissed you for 24 hours straight, it wouldn��t be enough."


    Li Zhiyan said very seriously.


    "You, can��t do it!"


    "You��ve kissed already, hurry and go to sleep."


    Zhao Shumin pinched Li Zhiyan��s face, trying to get him to sleep quickly.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re someone who keeps promises, right."


    "Of course, I wouldn��t go back on my word with a kid like you."


    "Didn��t you say you could kiss for ten seconds every day?"


    Li Zhiyan said, holding Zhao Shumin��s gentle hand.


    "But we kissed for so long today."


    "I didn��t stop you for several minutes."


    "That was yesterday."


    "It��s past midnight now, we can kiss again."


    "How do you know it��s past midnight?"


    "I guessed, Aunt Zhao. I feel like it should be midnight, otherwise you can check."


    Zhao Shumin picked up her phone, 12:01.


    "Well, Aunt Zhao, it��s past midnight, so I want to use today��s chance first."


    Zhao Shumin didn��t speak, just closed her eyes.


    Clearly unable to resist Li Zhiyan anymore, he glanced at the bottomless abyss of Zhao Shumin.


    Though it was only a hazy view under the streetlights.


    It felt like a beauty obscured by a veil.


    Causing Li Zhiyan��s heart to itch even more, this feeling was alluring.


    Leaning in to kiss Zhao Shumin, yet she didn��t respond.


    "Aunt Zhao, open your mouth, if we don��t kiss, it doesn��t count as time."


    Only then did Zhao Shumin passively cooperate, and they kissed.


    After ten seconds, Zhao Shumin tried to push Li Zhiyan away.


    But Li Zhiyan held her tightly, clearly not intending to follow the ten seconds rule.


    She could only continue responding.


    They finally separated after a dozen minutes or so.


    "Enough, you little rascal, too much."


    "Aunt Zhao, help me with something."


    Li Zhiyan held Zhao Shumin��s hand, no longer feeling sleepy.


    "You��re not tired, huh."


    "Aunt Zhao, how could I be tired with you around, you��re too beautiful, I really like you."


    "For the blind date, you must listen to my arrangements."


    "I definitely will, Aunt Zhao, I��ll definitely follow your arrangements."


    "Promise kept?"


    "Of course, Aunt Zhao, I��m actually also someone who keeps promises."


    "Since I said I��d listen to your arrangements, I surely will."


    "Aunt Zhao, okay?"


    "Alright."


    "I��m just too indulgent with you, hurry up and get a match for Auntie!"


    Before Zhao Shumin could finish, Li Zhiyan kissed her again.


    "Mmm..."


    ...


    The next day, Li Zhiyan woke up leisurely and went to the bathroom to freshen up.


    Because he woke up a bit early today, the kitchen had the sound of cooking, obviously Aunt Zhao was still busy.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Upon entering the kitchen, looking at Zhao Shumin��s impressive figure, Li Zhiyan felt a bit itchy inside, ever since being around such a superb mature woman.


    This itchy feeling inside Li Zhiyan never went away.


    "Xiao Yan, you woke up so early today, not tired, huh."


    Zhao Shumin was amazed at how young people could be so energetic after such an exhausting night, without looking tired at all.


    "I��m definitely not tired, Aunt Zhao, how��s Douyin going."


    "Help Auntie take a look."


    Zhao Shumin took out her phone from her pocket and handed it to Li Zhiyan.


    After unlocking it with six zeros, a bank message appeared about a deduction, and Li Zhiyan was amazed to discover Zhao Shumin had savings of a whopping 800,000!


    Li Zhiyan could imagine how thrifty Zhao Shumin had been to save this 800,000.


    She was just a thrifty worker.


    And Zhao Shumin��s trust in him touched Li Zhiyan deeply.


    Opening Douyin, his clothing post surprisingly had over 300 likes.


    Some people were even inquiring about the price.


    "Aunt Zhao, this is popular! I think opening an online store isn��t a problem."


    "Really?"


    Zhao Shumin��s beautiful eyes were full of surprise, as her job search had been fruitless, leaving her feeling distressed.


    She even felt lost about the future, but Li Zhiyan��s words were like a shot of confidence, filling her with hope.


    "Yeah, I think you really have the potential to become an internet celebrity, Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan thought if Zhao Shumin was willing to make videos with cleavage, she would definitely earn money online, although he knew.


    Zhao Shumin would never do such a thing, as she was a very traditional woman.


    "Aunt has no interest in becoming an internet celebrity, if someone would buy my handmade clothes, I��d be truly satisfied."


    Zhao Shumin��s heart was filled with some expectations.


    "I think it��s definitely possible!"


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan gently hugged Zhao Shumin from behind, their embrace was very close, a warm feeling that made Li Zhiyan very captivated.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing, let go of Auntie."


    "Aunt Zhao, I just want to hug you."


    "Didn��t Auntie say not to spoil you anymore, if you keep this up, Auntie��s going to get mad."


    "Aunt Zhao, I just want to hold you a bit, it doesn��t mean anything else; you��re the elder, I��m the junior, it��s normal for us to hug."


    "But not like this."


    "Aunt Zhao, I simply want to hug you."


    "Otherwise, I won��t have the spirit to work today."


    "You��re hugging so tightly I can hardly breathe, aren��t you hot?"


    "Hugging Auntie is the most comfortable thing in the world, definitely not hot."


    Zhao Shumin was a bit helpless, allowing Li Zhiyan to hug her.


    "Silly child."


    "Alright, Auntie lets you hug for a bit."


    Zhao Shumin let Li Zhiyan hug her, a few minutes later, feeling hot, she grabbed Li Zhiyan��s hand.


    "Xiao Yan, you can let go of Auntie, right."


    "Mm."


    The feeling of hugging Aunt Zhao made Li Zhiyan very fond inside.


    During breakfast, Zhao Shumin kept talking to Li Zhiyan about the blind date, hoping to lead him on the right path.


    But Li Zhiyan��s mind was elsewhere.


    Since fully waking up to his preference for mature women, he had no interest in young girls.


    He still liked the thrill that a 20-year age gap brought.


    After breakfast, Zhao Shumin urged Li Zhiyan to go to work quickly.


    She went to the kitchen to wash dishes.


    Unexpectedly, Li Zhiyan followed her.


    "Xiao Yan, aren��t you going to work, you��ll be late."


    "It��s okay, I still have some time."


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin, kissing her on the lips.


    "Xiao Yan!"


    Blocking Li Zhiyan��s mouth with her hands.


    Zhao Shumin said angrily, "You��ve gone too far, we did a lot of excessive things last night, if you keep this up Auntie won��t be with you anymore."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m about to go on a blind date, if it works out, I won��t be able to get close to you anymore, just let me kiss you once."


    Hearing Li Zhiyan say this, Zhao Shumin gently removed her hand from blocking him.


    "Alright, Auntie must owe you from a past life."


    Saying this, Zhao Shumin took the initiative to kiss Li Zhiyan, the kiss was incredibly passionate.


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    Arriving at the office, he clocked in as usual.


    Liu Jinxin, as always, notified Li Zhiyan to go to Catherine��s office.


    His eyes were filled with pride because he thought he was favored by Catherine, the CEO.


    Although he was cleaning toilets every day, his future looked promising.


    "Hmm."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t waste any words, planning to massage the black silk feet of the exotic beauty.


    After entering the office, Catherine, sitting on the sofa, waved him over.


    "CEO."


    "Li Zhiyan, massage my feet."


    Catherine extended her long black silk legs, as the sales department would be off the next day, so Catherine decided to humiliate Li Zhiyan more deeply today.

 Chapter 119 - 082 Safety First ????? owner of 9 stores, Li Zhiyan!

    Chapter 119: 082 Safety First ????? owner of 9 stores, Li Zhiyan!Catherine looked at Li Zhiyan standing before her, her sense of superiority brimming.


    In the presence of a yellow-skinned person, she always maintained the "nobility" of a white person.


    She held deep disdain for Li Zhiyan.


    That man who wouldn��t stand up for his own son��whatever she asked him to do, he would comply.


    Whether it was massaging her feet or other tasks, even cleaning toilets, he was ridiculously obedient.


    Li Zhiyan picked up Catherine��s black silk-clad jade-like foot. This humiliating life was something he had long grown used to. For the sake of survival, holding these black silk-covered feet every day had become unavoidable.


    The burden of life weighed as heavily as a thousand pounds.


    Li Zhiyan thought to himself.


    As she enjoyed Li Zhiyan��s massage, Catherine placed her foot on his stomach��a habit she had already formed.


    "Li Zhiyan, you wouldn��t have any objections if I told you to clean the toilet, would you?"


    "Of course not."


    Li Zhiyan replied indifferently. Anyway, this matter wouldn��t land on his head in the end.


    He definitely had no objections.


    "As long as you don��t mind. Well, let��s have the toilets in the marketing department handed over to you too."


    "Understood, President Catherine."


    Seeing Li Zhiyan agree so readily, Catherine almost doubted her own ears. But this only deepened her disdain for him.


    Grabbing a bottle of yogurt, Catherine leisurely drank it while enjoying Li Zhiyan��s massage.


    As she indulged, some yogurt accidentally spilled onto her face.


    This scene made Li Zhiyan��s eyes linger; he couldn��t help feeling that Catherine��s dignity had been thoroughly humiliated.


    Catherine hastily scraped the yogurt off her face with her hand.


    "Go get me some tissues!"


    "It��s all over the place."


    Before her words were fully spoken, Catherine changed her mind. Truthfully, the loneliness she had been suppressing for so long was now erupting inside her.


    But she deceived herself, using this method as an excuse to humiliate Li Zhiyan.


    Ever since she started asking Li Zhiyan to massage her feet, she had developed a liking for the sensation.


    In her innermost thoughts, Catherine felt there was something oddly exhilarating about having someone as lowly as Li Zhiyan, a yellow-skinned person, massage her, a noble white-skinned individual.


    It was a strange, forbidden interaction between the lowly and the noble.


    "Clean it up for me."


    She said as she extended her fingers toward Li Zhiyan.


    Looking at her white, smooth fingers, Li Zhiyan gently placed Catherine��s fingers into his mouth.


    He cleaned off the yogurt from them.


    Afterward, Catherine gazed at Li Zhiyan with satisfaction.


    She thought her subordinate was now thoroughly obedient.


    When he left, Li Zhiyan carried an overwhelming sense of humiliation.


    At the doorway, he saw Liu Jinxin waiting with a smug sense of superiority. Li Zhiyan continued, "President Catherine asked you to clean the toilets in the marketing department too." sea??h th�� nov��lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "She��s going to inspect them. If you do a good job, you might get promoted to team leader in the future."


    Looking at Li Zhiyan��s "jealous" gaze, Liu Jinxin felt an inner burst of satisfaction. So what if they had joined Changlong Group at the same time?


    He was going to get promoted. Once he climbed up the ranks, he could manipulate Li Zhiyan at will. After all, orders from a superior had to be obeyed.


    Now, he hoped Li Zhiyan wouldn��t quit too quickly.


    After leaving the company, Li Zhiyan experienced a rare moment of joy��finding money.


    Even though it was the same 1,000 yuan, the feeling of holding ten crisp 100-yuan bills seemed far weightier than simply seeing a number.


    "If I withdrew all my 150,000 yuan savings, it should feel quite heavy too, right?"


    At this moment, Lai Feifei was slowly waking up at home.


    She couldn��t quite remember what had happened last night, but snippets of her kissing Li Zhiyan in front of Shen Hongmei came to mind.


    A completely sober Lai Feifei��s face turned instantly red as she touched her burning cheeks.


    She felt an overwhelming sense of shame. All along, she had considered herself to be the type of aloof, icy beauty��the distant, elegant married woman.


    Yet after drinking, she couldn��t control herself.


    Ever since Shen Hongmei brought Li Zhiyan into their circle, she found herself unable to resist teasing him every time she drank.


    The dragon fruit incident last time had even led to an absurd misunderstanding with Li Zhiyan, where he had briefly tasted her black silk.


    The awkwardness had barely passed, yet last night she��d gotten herself into another episode.


    "No, I absolutely can��t continue like this. I need to quit drinking."


    "But, what exactly is the relationship between Li Zhiyan and Shen Hongmei?"


    Thinking about the two of them kissing passionately near the restroom door, Shen Hongmei with her head down, Lai Feifei��s curiosity intensified.


    At the same time, a subtle jealousy began to brew within her.


    Drunk or sober, deep down she genuinely liked Li Zhiyan, this younger man.


    ...


    That evening, when Li Zhiyan returned home, Zhao Shumin was cooking dinner in the kitchen.


    Today, Zhao Shumin had another frustrating day searching for a job.


    She still wanted to find work related to fashion design, but all she could find were waitress jobs with low pay and grueling conditions.


    In the end, she decided to come home earlier to cook dinner for Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Walking into the kitchen, Zhao Shumin instinctively took a few steps back when she saw Li Zhiyan, a clear wariness in her expression.


    "Xiao Yan, behave yourself."


    "It��s so hot in the kitchen. Go back to your room and enjoy the air conditioning."

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    Chapter 120: 082 Safety First????? Owner of 9 stores, Li Zhiyan!_2Zhao Shumin��s guarded demeanor was also within Li Zhiyan��s expectations. After all, she had always been focused on setting him up for a blind date.


    In a certain sense, Zhao Shumin truly treated him as if he were her junior. She genuinely worried about his lifelong matters, fearing he might stray off course.


    From Zhao Shumin, Li Zhiyan truly felt a great deal of warmth.


    "Alright."


    "Aunt Zhao, then finish cooking and head over there. It��s too hot here."


    Li Zhiyan thought that if he kept pressing Zhao Shumin now, it might have the opposite effect.


    Zhao Shumin had clearly made up her mind at this moment.


    He could afford to hold off for the time being. In a few days, Zhao Shumin��s thoughts might start to wander.


    After Li Zhiyan returned to his room, Zhao Shumin continued cooking, but an inexplicable sense of conflicting melancholy filled her heart.


    Li Zhiyan liked to cling to her, often engaging in some intimate behaviors. Although Zhao Shumin felt such actions were inappropriate deep down, she wanted to guide Li Zhiyan onto the right path.


    Yet, at the deepest level of her heart, she couldn��t help but look forward to those intimate moments with Li Zhiyan. After all, at forty-something years old, it was impossible not to feel lonely.


    Catherine was like this, and Zhao Shumin was no exception.


    Physical desires are a biological instinct of humanity��something no one can resist.


    The feeling of melancholy consumed Zhao Shumin��s heart for a while.


    In her mind, Zhao Shumin lashed out at herself for being shameless. Wasn��t this the exact outcome she wanted?


    It would be best if Xiao Yan could see eye-to-eye with her distant niece during the blind date.


    If he entered a normal life path, her heart could finally be at ease.


    But why was she feeling so down about something that should make her happy?


    Could it be...


    Zhao Shumin dared not think any further. Some thoughts made her feel deeply ashamed, as if she were a woman utterly devoid of dignity.


    After finishing cooking, she went into Li Zhiyan��s room.


    She handed him a pair of chopsticks, and during the meal, Zhao Shumin remained on guard, wary of whether Li Zhiyan would suddenly try to make a move on her.


    For example, by hugging her or attempting a kiss.


    Yet during the entire meal, Li Zhiyan behaved very properly, merely chatting with her about work and TikTok.


    "Aunt Zhao, hurry up and finish sewing this dress."


    "Once it��s done, we can record a video��it might even go viral."


    "Alright, I��ll listen to you."


    If she could sell her handmade clothes online, Zhao Shumin was more than willing to give it a try.


    After dinner, Zhao Shumin came into Li Zhiyan��s room to work on her sewing.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan was studying foreign languages and learning all sorts of miscellaneous knowledge.


    He was extremely well-mannered toward Zhao Shumin, which comforted her greatly.


    Yet at the same time, it made her heart feel a pang of melancholy. This conflicting emotion made Zhao Shumin feel deeply torn inside.


    At around nine o��clock, Zhao Shumin decided to leave for the day to avoid the possibility of Li Zhiyan wanting to hold her while sleeping.


    The heat that welled up from within her was truly unbearable.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt is heading back now. I need to continue my job search tomorrow."


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao, have an early rest."


    Li Zhiyan��s calm demeanor only worsened Zhao Shumin��s sense of loss.


    Returning to her own room.


    Zhao Shumin tried to immerse herself in sewing but found it impossible to focus. What was wrong with Xiao Yan?


    Had he suddenly lost interest in her?


    He used to constantly want to be close to her, but now his attitude seemed to have changed. Could it be that he��d found someone he liked?


    "Maybe this is for the best..."


    She murmured, yet the uncontrollable thoughts in her mind would not settle.


    At that moment, the sound of knocking came.


    "Mom, Liu Yan and I have come to see you."


    Hearing it was her son and soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Zhao Shumin thought for a moment before opening the door.


    "Come in."


    Zhao Shumin felt anxious about the possibility of Li Zhiyan encountering her son, as the two had fought before and ended up in the police station.


    She had been involved back then, and now she feared they might start fighting again.


    Currently, Li Zhiyan occupied a very different place in Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    "Son, daughter-in-law, why did you decide to visit me today?"


    Thinking about how her son hadn��t even wanted to celebrate her birthday last time made Zhao Shumin feel deeply hurt. Her son and Liu Yan had truly disappointed her.


    But she had no other choice��no matter what, he was still her son.


    Blood relations are something you can��t erase.


    Her heart still hoped Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan would get married.


    As for what came afterward, she no longer wanted to get involved.


    "Auntie, it��s like this: my father-in-law reached out to us."


    "We��re here to persuade you to remarry him. If you do, it will be beneficial for all of us."


    "When Shang Shunsheng and I have children, having an extra grandparent means more support."


    Liu Yan and Shang Shunsheng didn��t know the true situation of Shang Yunsheng. They still thought Shang Yunsheng was as wealthy as before.


    At least they believed he was far richer than Zhao Shumin. Coupled with Shang Yunsheng��s promise of 100,000 yuan, they were determined to stand by his side.


    They wanted to push Zhao Shumin and Shang Yunsheng to remarry. S��ar?h the n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Liu Yan, in particular, was planning to demand a bride price as high as 500,000 yuan. After all, if her father-in-law was so wealthy, it would be a loss not to ask for more.


    And if she divorced later, she could aim to leave with at least a million yuan from the family.


    Without saying a word, Zhao Shumin picked up the fabric and continued her sewing work.


    Her heart felt immensely heavy.

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    Chapter 121: 082 Safety First ????? Owner of 9 stores, Li Zhiyan!_3Originally, I thought my son and daughter-in-law came over to bond with me or to have me make them a late-night snack.


    Either of these things would make Zhao Shumin feel very warm inside.


    But what Zhao Shumin never expected was that her own son came over.


    It was just to make her remarry that beast, Shang Yunsheng.


    "Mom, why aren��t you speaking? Where��s your household registration booklet? Hurry up and remarry my dad to give me a complete family."


    "Son, don��t you know, that beast likes to hit me."


    Thinking about those years of domestic violence she endured from childhood.


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but clench her fists, feeling deeply pained by the past that was so distressing for her.


    "It��s only natural for a man to hit a woman; you��re my dad��s wife, so it��s expected for him to hit you." sea??h th�� N?velFire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "And the past is the past, why do you care so much? Now my dad won��t hit anyone anymore."


    "Mom, hurry up and remarry him, so our family can live well together."


    In Shang Shunsheng��s mind, there was only the reward of a hundred thousand yuan; concerned about whether Zhao Shumin would be abused or beaten.


    This matter was completely outside Shang Shunsheng��s considerations.


    "Impossible, you guys should leave, I don��t want to speak with you today."


    "I have clothes to make."


    Zhao Shumin turned away, not wanting to engage with these two people.


    Li Zhiyan outside the door heard everything clearly.


    At this moment, Liu Yan noticed the birth control pills in the sewing basket.


    She grabbed them, looked at them, and said, "You��re actually taking birth control pills?"


    Shang Shunsheng was stunned too,


    After confirming it, he cursed: "No wonder you won��t remarry my dad, you have someone else!"


    "A forty-year-old whore, have you no shame or sense? Where does that leave my dignity!"


    Shang Shunsheng��s shamelessness in his insults made Li Zhiyan clench his fists tightly too.


    And Zhao Shumin��s eyes completely filled with tears, as her son once again used such vicious language to insult her.


    Just when she felt disheartened, the door opened.


    Shang Shunsheng was about to curse, but seeing Li Zhiyan made him somewhat fearful.


    Li Zhiyan was really strong when it came to fighting.


    Even with himself and his mother together, they were no match for him.


    And now, it was obvious his mother wouldn��t help him, making him want to retreat and return another day with reinforcements to deal with him.


    "Leave now or I��ll make you leave."


    Li Zhiyan said coldly.


    Shang Shunsheng didn��t dare to speak, grabbing Liu Yan��s hand and leaving because he was really afraid Li Zhiyan would act.


    After following them to the door and closing it, Li Zhiyan returned to Zhao Shumin��s room.


    He picked up the birth control pills thrown on the floor and placed them back in Zhao Shumin��s sewing basket.


    Li Zhiyan comforted her, saying, "It��s okay, Aunt Zhao, just pretend you don��t have this son."


    This time, Zhao Shumin actively hugged Li Zhiyan and began to cry.


    Feeling Aunt Zhao��s embrace, although Li Zhiyan quite liked it, he restrained himself.


    It��s better to let Aunt Zhao struggle internally for a few more days.


    "He��s my son, why does he always use such vicious words to berate me, even wanting to hit me."


    Zhao Shumin confided her grievances to Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt Zhao, that��s just like father, like son. His dad was like that; it��s bad genes in his DNA."


    "Just keep your distance from him in the future."


    Patted Zhao Shumin��s back, Li Zhiyan tried to calm her down.


    As time went on, Zhao Shumin finally calmed down gradually.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ll head back now, you rest early."


    "Mm, okay..."


    After Li Zhiyan left, Zhao Shumin locked her room door and lay on her bed, feeling a lack of confidence.


    Does Xiao Yan look down on me?


    If he had wanted to kiss me or needed my help just now, I wouldn��t have refused.


    But he didn��t do anything; he must really like someone else now.


    Is he interested in his female classmates? It��s only logical, because I��m already in my forties, more than twenty years older than Li Zhiyan.


    Why would he be interested in someone like me when I dropped out of elementary school?


    And Li Zhiyan is a young university student; I am uneducated and don��t match up with him.


    As her mind wandered, Zhao Shumin slowly fell asleep.


    ...


    In the following days, Li Zhiyan consciously maintained a boundary with Zhao Shumin, even not fulfilling the promise of daily ten-second kisses that Zhao Shumin agreed to.


    These days, he��s been experiencing "workplace bullying" from Catherine every day.


    As for the task of cleaning toilets, Liu Jinxin had always been delightfully doing an outstanding job.


    Meanwhile, with receiving the wild bonus, Li Zhiyan��s savings reached 160,000, and he successfully booked the second test subject.


    Everything he did went very smoothly.


    And the hot summer vacation was nearing its end, Li Zhiyan felt that this year didn��t last long.


    Today, Zhao Shumin��s relatives went back to their hometown.


    With no relatives dragging her down anymore,


    Zhao Shumin felt much more relieved as a whole.


    However, just when the relatives left, the secretion of hormones was much stronger than usual.


    Zhao Shumin only felt an unprecedented restlessness in her heart.


    After preparing a meal, she went to Li Zhiyan��s room, and the two of them began to have dinner together.


    Looking at Zhao Shumin��s Douyin metrics, Li Zhiyan said, "Aunt Zhao, your Douyin followers are doing well now, with more than 1500 people. I feel like when it reaches twenty thousand followers, you can open an online store."

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    Chapter 122: 082 Safety First ????? Owner of 9 stores, Li Zhiyan!_4Here��s the translated text from the Chinese novel into English:


    "Mm, Aunt doesn��t really understand these things. Aunt will just listen to you."


    "Oh, right, Xiao Yan. My niece is available now; would you like to meet her tomorrow?"


    "No matter whether you like her or not, just meeting her can count as making a friend."


    Zhao Shumin had arranged the meeting for the blind date.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t resist further; he could already sense some loneliness in Zhao Shumin��s gaze.


    "Alright, Aunt, I��ll do whatever you say."


    "That��s good."


    Over the past few days, the relationship between Li Zhiyan and her was just as good as it used to be.


    But there was nothing intimate on a physical level between man and woman, which left her feeling both relaxed and a little disappointed.


    "Let me tell you, Xiao Yan, this girl is really great."


    After dinner, Zhao Shumin, drenched in sweat from the kitchen, went to take a shower.


    Wearing a nightdress, she carried a basket of needles and threads into Li Zhiyan��s room and sat down. The dress she was working on was nearly finished.


    Li Zhiyan had to admit that Zhao Shumin was truly gifted in needlework and fashion design.


    The style of the dress was so well-crafted that even Li Zhiyan thought it met popular aesthetic standards.


    "Aunt Zhao, once it��s ready tonight, why don��t you wear it, and I��ll shoot a video?"


    "You can bind your chest a bit, so it looks less prominent."


    "Mm..."


    Zhao Shumin agreed. When it came to short videos, she would follow Li Zhiyan��s lead entirely. Over the past days, Li Zhiyan had captured various stages of the dress-making process on TikTok.


    Some young girls had now started following Zhao Shumin, eagerly anticipating the handmade dress collection.


    Once the dress was completed, it was already past ten o��clock. Zhao Shumin returned to her own room, changed into the dress, and came back to Li Zhiyan��s room.


    Seeing Zhao Shumin in that patchwork handmade dress, Li Zhiyan��s eyes were filled with astonishment.


    Although Aunt Zhao had wrapped her chest once, it still exceeded a D-cup. This made Li Zhiyan think that when someone had assets so overwhelming, no matter how much they tried to keep a low profile, it was futile.


    "Xiao Yan, what do you think? Does it look alright?"


    Zhao Shumin adjusted her dress, worried that Li Zhiyan might dislike it.


    Ever since something happened between them, no matter how much effort she made, Zhao Shumin couldn��t return to the dynamic of elder and junior or even adversarial roles from the past.


    She wanted nothing more than to maintain the image of a beautiful woman in front of Li Zhiyan.


    "Beautiful, truly beautiful. Aunt Zhao, why don��t you put on some high heels?"


    "Alright."


    Even Zhao Shumin felt that matching the dress with heels was the best option, and once she put them on, she no longer resisted the idea of wearing heels.


    After putting them on, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel blown away internally. Without any makeup, Aunt Zhao��s skin looked as flawless as if she were using a beauty filter��utterly stunning.


    But he restrained the itch in his heart and didn��t do anything.


    He shot their TikTok video, ensuring her face wasn��t visible. He knew Zhao Shumin would feel embarrassed about showing her face.


    Once everything was finished, Zhao Shumin felt quite tired.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt is going to sleep now. We��ll discuss the specifics of the blind date tomorrow."


    "Aunt Zhao, will you sleep with me tonight?"


    Li Zhiyan��s pleading words.


    The unexpected request brought some joy to Zhao Shumin��s heart. Because of how reserved Li Zhiyan had been lately, her mind had been whirling with doubts and speculations for days.


    "You��re talking nonsense again, just after doing so well these past few days."


    "And here you are saying such things to Aunt again."


    Despite the outwardly serious tone and a hint of anger, internally, Zhao Shumin was blossoming with happiness. Deep down, she felt as though she had recaptured the sense of closeness they shared before.


    This child was seeing her as a woman��as someone who stirred his heart.


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s been several days since you slept with me. I want to hold you as I sleep."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan turned off the light and even locked the door, seeming determined to keep Zhao Shumin there for the night.


    "Lock the door? Are you trying to force Aunt to sleep with you?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m begging you."


    "Xiao Yan, haven��t you gotten used to sleeping on your own these past few days?" S~ea??h the N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "If you sleep with Aunt again now, won��t that undo all your progress?"


    Li Zhiyan took Zhao Shumin��s delicate hand in his.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ve tried to keep my distance, but every day, I��ve been longing for you."


    "I just want Aunt to hold me, but I was scared you��d be angry."


    Li Zhiyan��s words left Zhao Shumin feeling a wave of heartache. This child had truly been working hard to restrain himself these past days.


    For him, it was clearly an exhausting, challenging experience.


    "Xiao Yan, just hold on a little longer. If your blind date goes well tomorrow, Aunt can rest easy. You two can move in together, do couple things every day, and live a normal life."


    "At that point, Aunt will cook for you both and take care of you."


    "Aunt Zhao, just sleep with me tonight, please? If my blind date succeeds tomorrow, it��ll be my last chance."


    After a brief silence, Zhao Shumin finally responded, "Alright, Xiao Yan. Aunt will sleep with you tonight��but just this one last time."


    "Thank you, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin tightly, feeling the warmth radiating from her body.


    At this moment, he felt a pang of greed.


    "Aunt Zhao, is your visitor����that����gone?"


    "I��m not telling you."


    Li Zhiyan suddenly swept Zhao Shumin onto the bed, with his hand landing gently on her beautiful legs.


    "Don��t touch me like that, Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt Zhao, if you hold me tonight, I��ll inevitably touch you."


    "That would be an accident��it��s not the same as doing it intentionally."

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    Chapter 123: 082 Safety First????? Owner of 9 stores, Li Zhiyan!_5Here is the translated text:


    "I purposely ��accidentally�� touched Auntie��s leg."


    "Aunt Zhao, can you wear stockings?"


    "You want Auntie to wear stockings again."


    "Aunt Zhao, I think you look especially beautiful in stockings. Your legs are so gorgeous, so stunning. If you wore stockings, they��d be smooth and sleek��it��d be so beautiful."


    "Put them on, please?"


    "I won��t."


    "Aunt Zhao, tonight��s our last night together. Tomorrow, I have to go to a blind date. Just wear them, okay?"


    There was a bit of struggle.


    In the end, Zhao Shumin gave in��if Li Zhiyan��s blind date worked out tomorrow...


    Then this truly would be the last night.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Bring it here."


    "Alright."


    After Zhao Shumin put on the stockings in front of Li Zhiyan, she pulled up the blanket and snuggled into bed.


    Li Zhiyan followed, lying beside her, using the "Lai eight-legged octopus" embrace to wrap around Aunt Zhao.


    "Auntie��s having trouble breathing."


    "Aunt Zhao, I just want to hold you like this."


    "Auntie, your legs are so smooth."


    "That��s because of the stockings."


    "Aunt Zhao, even without stockings, your legs are almost the same."


    "Then why did you make Auntie wear stockings?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I just love the feel of stockings. I think a woman��s legs can��t reach their full charm without them."


    "If your blind date is successful tomorrow, my cousin can wear them for you."


    "Stockings on a young girl don��t suit her. It has to be a woman like Auntie wearing them to look good."


    "You really insist on Auntie wearing stockings."


    "Yes, Aunt Zhao, that photo of you wearing stockings and high heels on my phone is so beautiful��I look at it every day."


    "Aunt Zhao, can you wear the high heels too?"


    Zhao Shumin pinched Li Zhiyan��s nose.


    "You silly kid, why wearing high heels in bed?"


    She felt a bit helpless; Li Zhiyan��s requests and ideas were truly bizarre��they were already lying in bed.


    Yet he still wanted her to wear high heels.


    "Aunt Zhao, you can wear high heels while sleeping��it��s all about the feeling."


    "And since there��s no walking involved, your feet won��t get tired. I��m thinking of what��s best for you."


    "You really want Auntie to wear high heels, don��t you?"


    "Yes, of course."


    "Keep your hands to yourself��don��t ruin the stockings. Auntie doesn��t want to wear high heels��they��re dirty."


    "Aunt Zhao, you haven��t worn them outside��just put them on briefly."


    Li Zhiyan��s repeated requests made Zhao Shumin give in somewhat.


    "Alright, Auntie will wear them for you."


    Zhao Shumin lifted the blanket and grabbed the high heels.


    After putting them on, she asked, "Xiao Yan, do they look good?"


    "They look amazing, Aunt Zhao��stockings and high heels, really stunning. Auntie, you��re gonna drive me crazy."


    Grasping Zhao Shumin��s hand, Li Zhiyan spoke sincerely.


    "You��re full of nonsense."


    "The lights are off, and you��re still saying they look good��just sweet-talking Auntie."


    "Aunt Zhao, everything I say is true. You really do look beautiful. There��s light outside, isn��t there?"


    "I can see a bit."


    "Careful Auntie, if you step on me with high heels in the middle of the night, you won��t let Auntie wear them again."


    Zhao Shumin teased.


    "Aunt Zhao, if you step on me, I��d still be happy."


    Saying this, Li Zhiyan pressed Zhao Shumin down and kissed her lips.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing?"


    Zhao Shumin was a bit flustered.


    "Kissing you, Aunt Zhao."


    "Why did you suddenly think of this? You��ve been behaving lately."


    "You��ve been owing me kisses, Aunt Zhao��if we tally it up, you owe me forty seconds now."


    "Aunt Zhao, open your mouth."


    "Only forty seconds."


    "No way, there has to be some interest added."


    "You��re such a rascal..."


    Despite her words, Zhao Shumin cooperated, letting Li Zhiyan kiss her.


    Their kisses matched perfectly.


    Nobody knew how long had passed before they separated.


    Locking eyes, Zhao Shumin felt as though the fire in Li Zhiyan��s gaze could ignite her.


    How could she not know what Li Zhiyan wanted?


    "Control yourself, Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt Zhao, I beg you."


    "Really, it can��t happen."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ll be on my blind date tomorrow��this might be the last chance."


    Zhao Shumin said nothing, and Li Zhiyan kissed her again. S��arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A minute later, Li Zhiyan asked again, "Can we, Aunt Zhao?"


    "No."


    After kissing her several more times...


    Zhao Shumin finally trembled and said, "Alright, but use it properly��make sure you use."


    "After this, Auntie won��t indulge you anymore. Go and focus on your blind date, understand?"


    "I understand, Aunt Zhao."


    ...


    Late at night, Li Zhiyan held Zhao Shumin tightly, breathing in her scent.


    Looking at the blush on her delicate face, his heart filled with satisfaction and relaxation.


    At this moment, Aunt Zhao and he were perfectly in sync.


    He glanced at the businesses under his name��he was already the owner of nine shops.


    Two 2-yuan shops, two small supermarkets, two billiards halls, two foot massage parlors, and one breakfast joint!


    Thinking of the profits, his heart felt an itch of excitement.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    He planted a kiss on Zhao Shumin��s cheek.


    Li Zhiyan whispered, "Aunt Zhao, you really are a perfect woman."


    Whether it was her looks, figure, or health, Zhao Shumin was flawless. Li Zhiyan��s words were entirely sincere.


    "Remember what you promised Auntie."


    "Aunt Zhao, do I really have to go on the blind date?"

 Chapter 124 - 083 Aunt Lai performs as usual

    Chapter 124: 083 Aunt Lai performs as usualSmelling the scent on Aunt Zhao and holding Zhao Shumin, her soft, warm body in his arms.


    Li Zhiyan murmured softly.


    The blush on Zhao Shumin��s pretty face had yet to fade.


    She couldn��t believe she had once again...with Li Zhiyan...


    After speaking, Li Zhiyan gently nuzzled against Zhao Shumin��s face.


    "No, you have to go to the blind date."


    "Aunt can��t indulge you anymore."


    "Be good, you still have work tomorrow."


    Covering Li Zhiyan��s face with her hand, Zhao Shumin was genuinely afraid that Li Zhiyan might do something even more inappropriate.


    "Alright, Aunt, I understand."


    Li Zhiyan knew deep down that escaping the blind date was impossible. But it was just a formality to him; he wasn��t the least bit nervous. Whether it would work out or not depended entirely on him.


    Ever since he entered the "Shanghai Aunt" circle, Li Zhiyan had completely lost interest in girls his age.


    He still preferred women in their forties.


    "Go to sleep."


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so good."


    "Stop being cheeky. What are you staring at? Go to sleep."


    Li Zhiyan quietly admired the deep, unfathomable curves before him.


    Truth be told, he wanted to try getting closer to Aunt Zhao again, but he also feared angering Zhao Shumin. After all, he knew all too well just how fierce this woman could be.


    Even the boss lady had been tearing her hair out after dealing with her. She had almost reached breaking point.


    Yet Zhao Shumin truly did love and care for him.


    "Aunt Zhao, hold me tighter."


    "Alright, holding you tight, silly boy."


    Zhao Shumin wrapped Li Zhiyan in her arms, letting him rest his head on her arm.


    But for Li Zhiyan, it was making breathing a bit difficult.


    "Doesn��t this make it hard for you to breathe?"


    "Aunt Zhao, even if it suffocates me, I��m happy."


    Hugging Li Zhiyan tightly, Zhao Shumin felt the warmth of his body and found herself feeling deeply at peace.


    "Xiao Yan, don��t touch Aunt��s stockings again."


    "Aunt, I need to hug your stockings with my legs."


    Clutching Zhao Shumin tightly, the informational updates refreshed in his mind. After confirming there was no valuable information except the usual occasional wild bonuses,


    he breathed in the fragrance from Zhao Shumin��s body and drifted into sleep.


    When she realized Li Zhiyan was asleep, Zhao Shumin gently planted a kiss on his forehead.


    "Sweetheart, sleep well."


    The next two days were unusually calm.


    The girl Zhao Shumin had introduced for the blind date had work commitments,


    so the date was postponed for two days.


    Li Zhiyan went about his routine of going to work and coming home. His savings neared 160,000, a rather large sum in his eyes. But in the company of the "Shanghai Three Aunts," Li Zhiyan remained poor as ever.


    In comparison to Aunt Zhao, who had savings of 800,000, he was indeed impoverished. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Over these two days, Li Zhiyan kept trying to persuade Zhao Shumin to continue sleeping with him, but she firmly turned him down. He could tell Zhao Shumin seemed genuinely determined to change her habits.


    That night, Li Zhiyan lay in his room, waiting for new intelligence updates.


    At midnight, the updates came in as usual.


    "Due to some mutations in your body, women who become intimate with you will maintain their current physical state. Both Zhao Shumin and Shen Hongmei��s beauty and figures have been stabilized."


    The "Youth Eternal" attribute was indeed useful.


    Previously, Li Zhiyan had always avoided confronting this issue directly. It was something he didn��t dare to think about. Now, women in their forties like the aunts could still preserve their youthful beauty,


    But if they were to reach fifty and still wanted to keep this youthful appearance, it clearly wouldn��t be realistic without this ability.


    However, with this capability, things would be completely different.


    There was one condition, though: it required true and complete physical intimacy for the benefit to take effect, enabling the aunts to maintain their current states.


    Clenching his fist, Li Zhiyan resolved in his heart to let the aunts stay youthful forever.


    "For tomorrow��s driving test, Section Two, you��ll run into He Yanrong and Lai Feifei."


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t surprised by this news.


    When they completed Section One, the instructor had everyone schedule their Section Two tests in advance due to long line wait times.


    It wasn��t unusual to end up in the same slot as He Yanrong.


    "Tomorrow, the blind date with the girl Zhao Shumin arranged for you will also be finalized."


    This piece of information was somewhat valuable. As for the rest, it was mostly unimportant. After finishing the updates, Li Zhiyan soon fell asleep.


    ...


    After breakfast the next day, Zhao Shumin brought up the blind date again with Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt��s niece has set her blind date with you for tomorrow evening after work. You��ll meet then."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t object.


    "I understand, Aunt."


    His straightforward response surprised Zhao Shumin. This kid��why wasn��t he trying to weasel out this time? Feeling slightly disappointed, Zhao Shumin nonetheless thought this was for the better.


    "Good, Xiao Yan. Ride cautiously on your way."


    Zhao Shumin gave Li Zhiyan a hug. Immersed in Aunt Zhao��s affectionate embrace, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a solid 20 out of 10 level of affection for this fiery yet tender woman.


    For a while now, Zhao Shumin had been nothing but exceptionally gentle with him.


    ...


    That day, Catherine naturally didn��t miss her chance to mess with Li Zhiyan.


    Repressed and lonely for many years, this mature "wild mare" found an outlet for her solitude by having Li Zhiyan massage her.


    Lying back on the couch, Catherine casually placed her legs over Li Zhiyan��s lap.


    Taking her stockings-clad feet in his hands, Li Zhiyan began to gently massage them for her.

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    Chapter 125: Aunt Lai performs as usual _2Here is the translated text:


    "Li Zhiyan, lick the yogurt clean for me."


    Today, Catherine directly dipped her finger into the yogurt, then extended it in front of Li Zhiyan, attempting to humiliate him.


    Li Zhiyan said nothing and silently put Catherine��s finger into his mouth.


    It didn��t feel like humiliation; instead, it seemed more like Catherine was feeding Li Zhiyan.


    And the fingers of this foreign woman were exceptionally pale and clean.


    Watching as Li Zhiyan ate all the yogurt off her fingertip,


    Catherine felt immensely satisfied inside. Her plan to train him like a dog seemed to be working perfectly. Now Li Zhiyan was obediently eating on her finger.


    Asians are inherently lowly. Whatever she told him to do, he had to do.


    "Not bad, Li Zhiyan. Today, give my thighs a massage."


    "But only the lower part��don��t go beyond where the black stockings end."


    Catherine contentedly closed her eyes, sipping yogurt and eating fruit, treating Li Zhiyan entirely like a beast of burden.


    Li Zhiyan mentally noted the things Catherine made him do, silently keeping them in his heart.


    One day, he was determined to repay her in kind and show her his capability.


    However, as the major opportunity at Changlong Group had yet to arrive, he had to endure for now.


    For the sake of survival, he could only continue massaging Catherine��s slender, black-stockinged thighs.


    His hand gently massaged Catherine��s jade-like foot, then slowly moved upward.


    "Great, amazing..."


    Li Zhiyan��s massage technique was exceptionally proficient; the warmth of his hands made Catherine so enraptured that even her native language escaped her lips.


    After a long while, Li Zhiyan��s hand lightly shifted onto Catherine��s thigh.


    With her height of 178cm, Catherine naturally had very plump and shapely thighs.


    The visual contrast between the black stockings above her knees and the fair, flawless skin of her legs created a stunningly striking effect. Caucasian skin really was different.


    As Li Zhiyan continued to massage, Catherine��s inner repression ignited at this moment.


    "Darling, it��s been over ten years since we��ve done that��why are you suddenly so sexy today?"


    As soon as the words left her mouth, Catherine realized that the person in front of her was the lowly Li Zhiyan.


    Her face visibly flushed red.


    "Li Zhiyan, you can leave now."


    She slapped away Li Zhiyan��s hands and issued the order for him to leave.


    ...


    "This foreign woman is really so promiscuous��looks like she��s been holding back her loneliness for quite some time."


    Leaving the company, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but think about Catherine��s blushing face earlier. The allure of Caucasian women was still different from Shanghai Aunties.


    That afternoon, Li Zhiyan arrived at the vehicle administration office to prepare for his second driving exam.


    He increasingly appreciated the value of the job Aunt Lai had introduced him to: lucrative benefits, no overtime, and once KPIs were met, he could leisurely slack off.


    After the probation period, there would be commissions too. That was when life with his insider information would truly improve.


    Upon entering the vehicle administration office, Li Zhiyan saw a parked Xiaomi SU7 lowering its window.


    "Xiao Yan!"


    He Yanrong waved at Li Zhiyan, and sure enough, Li Zhiyan saw the drunken Lai Feifei next to her.


    "Zaizai, come in and enjoy the air conditioning��it��s hot outside."


    Lai Feifei clearly appeared to have been drinking, which puzzled Li Zhiyan. This drunkard had clearly come to accompany him for the exam, but how had she driven here after drinking?


    Once he opened the car door and got in, He Yanrong, dressed in sporty attire today, actively moved aside.


    Li Zhiyan noticed that He Yanrong��s bust size should be somewhere between an E and an F cup��it was hard to tell the exact measurement.


    "Move over; let my Zaizai sit in the middle."


    Pulling him into the middle seat, Lai Feifei surrounded Li Zhiyan with two mature women.


    The car was filled with fragrance, including the faint natural scent emanating from He Yanrong, likely due to her being in the nursing phase��a detail Li Zhiyan had noted from her profile.


    He Yanrong had tried discussing weaning with her daughter, but it hadn��t worked out.


    "Aunt Rong, wasn��t Aunt Lai the one who drove you here? She wouldn��t have had a drink while driving, right?" Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Of course not. When she drinks, I won��t let her drive."


    "It��s because there was a bottle of red wine in the fridge in the back; she found it too warm and drank it like mineral water."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    With her flushed cheeks, Lai Feifei hugged Li Zhiyan��s arm, pressing closely against him with her slender feminine frame.


    Looking at Aunt Lai, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel an irresistible fondness for her.


    "Zaizai."


    "Aunt has been thinking about it lately and feels something��s off��be honest, did Shen Hongmei trick you with something too flashy for your ride?"


    Even in her drunken state, Lai Feifei retained her sharp demeanor.


    As she spoke, she wrapped her arms around Li Zhiyan like holding a child.


    "No, Aunt Lai, stop overthinking. Didn��t we already explain that last time?"


    It wasn��t yet time to lay all the cards on the table; certain things, once said, would lead to mutual destruction.


    Under ideal circumstances, he could only be with one Aunt��a situation that clearly was not what Li Zhiyan desired.


    "Good, as long as that��s the case."


    "Zaizai, don��t believe Shen Hongmei. She��s a very wicked person."


    "Oh, by the way, let me recommend a novel to you."


    "It��s about a landlady, Mrs. Hu, and an academically struggling young man."


    "I am your landlady, Mrs. Lai, and you are my tenant, the young Xiao Yan."


    Even He Yanrong seemed unable to bear anymore.


    "Lai Feifei, you shameless hussy��can you stop acting so indecently every time you get drunk?"


    "Who��s indecent? I��m the elegant ice queen type, okay?"


    "You won��t let me feed my Zaizai."


    "Then you feed him instead."


    "After all, you��re authentic; look, my Zaizai��s gotten skinny from hunger��hurry up!"


    Speaking, Lai Feifei leaned forward and began tugging at He Yanrong��s clothes.


    Lying atop Li Zhiyan��s lap, meanwhile grappling with He Yanrong, the deranged woman went all out.


    He Yanrong was both mortified and annoyed. Ever since Li Zhiyan had joined their circle, this drunkard had grown increasingly outrageous.


    The two women wrestled playfully until He Yanrong inadvertently landed a hard hit on Lai Feifei��s forehead.


    This made Lai Feifei recoil in pain.


    "Are you okay, Feifei?"


    He Yanrong momentarily forgot about her drenched T-shirt and worried over Lai Feifei.


    Then, Feifei, employing her "Lai family octopus grip," clung tightly around Li Zhiyan and sat on his lap.


    "Zaizai, Mommy��s in so much pain."


    "Give me a little rub in the front."


    Li Zhiyan obediently gave her a little rub, after which Lai Feifei wrapped her legs behind his back.


    "Zaizai, she bullied your mom!"


    "Quick, grab her food and avenge Mommy!"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    This woman really considered herself as his mother after drinking, even calling him her son��she truly was too adorable beyond words.


    "You��re crazy!"


    "Ah!"


    Feifei let out a cry, burying her head against Li Zhiyan��s right side.


    "Zaizai, protect Mommy."


    Saying this, Lai Feifei clung even tighter to Li Zhiyan, the drunken "Lai octopus" savoring her favorite feeling of wrapping herself around him.


    As Feifei pressed closely against him, Li Zhiyan��s heart raced uncontrollably.


    "Aunt Lai."


    Holding Feifei��s black-stockinged shapely legs with both hands, Li Zhiyan��s voice became distinctly awkward.


    Meanwhile, He Yanrong also noticed Li Zhiyan��s changing demeanor.


    When this woman was drunk, acting crazy, and constantly getting close to Li Zhiyan��could it be she really liked him?


    "Zaizai, does Aunt��s leg feel good to touch?"

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    Chapter 126: 084 Aunt Zhao credits, keeps promises ?????Lai Feifei��s black stockings today are the ones that are one-piece.


    So when Li Zhiyan was holding her leg, he could clearly feel the texture of Aunt Lai��s black stockings.


    "Zaizai, do you want to touch Auntie��s belly?"


    "Lai Feifei, you shameless woman! Flirting with kids all day long!"


    "And you call yourself an ice-cold beauty? I think you��re just a shameless wife!"


    "What��s wrong with me flirting with my own Zaizai? Come here, baby, my Zaizai is willing. Lower your head; Auntie will feed you."


    Saying that, Lai Feifei held Li Zhiyan��s head and kissed him on the forehead.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel his face heat up.


    He��s a hot-blooded young man, and being embraced by this black-stockinged woman made him struggle to keep his composure.


    "Aunt Lai, please get off."


    "What, you don��t want Auntie? No way, Zaizai, Mommy just wants to cling to you."


    Whenever Lai Feifei drank too much, Li Zhiyan��someone totally unrelated to her��would automatically become her "son." Li Zhiyan had helplessly grown used to it.


    "Come on, isn��t it comfy to stick close to Auntie?"


    Saying this, Lai Feifei hugged Li Zhiyan even tighter.


    "Xiao Yan, just think of her as a crazy woman. You should��ve gotten used to your Aunt Lai being like this by now."


    Helplessly holding Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan made a sound of agreement.


    "I��m used to it."


    "Aunt Rong, you need to change your shirt."


    Li Zhiyan looked at the marks on He Yanrong��s T-shirt, caused by circulation problems, and spoke with concern, though he still couldn��t quite understand.


    Why is it that He Yanrong��s daughter is almost eighteen, yet she��s still spoiled like this?


    "Huh..."


    He Yanrong felt a little embarrassed��it was all because of this crazy woman.


    "I��ll trade with you so you don��t get embarrassed by strange looks while waiting in the exam hall."


    "And who��s to blame for that, huh? You shameless woman! If it weren��t for you, none of this would��ve happened."


    "If you didn��t spoil your daughter so much, would she have this bad habit?"


    "Honestly, I think your household has been too well-fed."


    Li Zhiyan sensibly stepped off the car.


    When the car door opened again, He Yanrong and Lai Feifei��s clothes had already been swapped.


    Lai Feifei grabbed Li Zhiyan and pulled him into the car, stuffing the T-shirt into his mouth.


    "Zaizai, try the taste!"


    "Don��t waste it; Auntie doesn��t have the ability to fill your stomach."


    "I��m going to strangle you, you crazy woman!"


    The two women were back at each other��s throats, and Li Zhiyan sat down, feeling an unusual taste lingering on his taste buds.


    It was the first time he��d experienced something like this, feeling strange yet somewhat enthralled. No wonder Aunt Rong couldn��t negotiate successfully with her daughter.


    "I envy you, Rongrong. Are you an E or an F? I honestly can��t tell."


    "I wish I had your figure."


    "Crazy woman, with that little body of yours, do you even want to walk upright anymore?"


    "My waist is perfectly fine! Even if I were an F, I��d still carry it just fine!"


    The two women bickered noisily, while Li Zhiyan admired their beautiful, mature faces, feeling an odd sense of joy. Indeed, in places where drunken Aunt Lai is, quiet times are impossible.


    When it came time for the exam, He Yanrong and Li Zhiyan got out of the car.


    "Zaizai, do well on your test; Mommy loves you!"


    "Score 100, and Mommy will cook something delicious for you."


    After getting off the car, Lai Feifei added in a "loving mother" tone.


    "Crazy woman, anyone who didn��t know would think Li Zhiyan really is your son. Shameless woman!"


    "You��re the shameless one��you look sly just from your face!"


    The two kept bickering while Li Zhiyan followed He Yanrong into the building.


    "Everyone, head inside now to check the exam venue. You have five minutes!"


    With guidance from the vehicle department staff, the examinees walked into the second-test venue.


    Li Zhiyan quickly scanned the venue and mentally noted the reference points.


    "Aunt Rong, look at the gap between those trees." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Later, when you see the gap, turn the wheel here."


    Li Zhiyan pointed out the details to He Yanrong, surprising her internally.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re amazing��it��s like you��re skilled in everything, even driving."


    She recalled last time when Li Zhiyan had been speaking German. Every encounter with this young man left He Yanrong pleasantly surprised.


    "Aunt Rong, I just think this method works."


    "I hope we both pass in one go today."


    While waiting in the hall for their turn to take the test, He Yanrong and Li Zhiyan sat and chatted.


    "Xiao Yan, last time you said you liked mature women. Were you serious, or were you just joking with Auntie?"


    "Of course I was serious."


    "Aunt Rong, I really don��t have any interest in young girls anymore."


    "I prefer women who could be at the age to be my mother."


    He Yanrong��s face grew warm, as she herself was a woman in her forties��the type Li Zhiyan was describing. His words always seemed to carry a hint of something directed at her.


    "Xiao Yan, so do you prefer Aunt Shen or Aunt Lai?"


    "Last time at the restaurant, you kissed both of them one after the other."


    "That was just an accident, Aunt Rong."


    "I know it was an accident."


    He Yanrong believed there was no relationship between Li Zhiyan and those two women that went beyond friendship.


    That incident was purely due to drinking, and Lai Feifei, the crazy woman, flirted with Li Zhiyan as if he were a child.


    In her mind, Li Zhiyan was just like a small child. Kissing and hugging were simply things for elders and little kids.


    Unless one day she saw Lai Feifei pregnant because of Li Zhiyan, nothing would indicate otherwise.

 Chapter 127 - 084 Aunt Zhao reputation, honors commitments ?????_2

    Chapter 127: 084 Aunt Zhao reputation, honors commitments ?????_2"But Aunt thinks, since you like mature women." S��arch* The N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Your Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai both adore you so much."


    "You must have a favorite among them, right?"


    Looking at the silent Li Zhiyan, a playful smile flashed across He Yanrong��s enchanting face.


    "Seems like you��re quite greedy��don��t know how to choose, so you like them all, huh?"


    "Aunt Rong, I..."


    Li Zhiyan, caught off guard by how she read his thoughts, found himself speechless for a moment. However, He Yanrong had clearly oversimplified the matter.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan."


    "No need to hide anything from Aunt. I won��t betray you, but being too greedy isn��t a good thing either."


    "Your Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai are both incredibly kind-hearted women."


    "And they��re legitimate wealthy women too. If you could marry one of them, ah, you��d have no worries for the rest of your life. You��d never need to work again."


    "Especially your Aunt Lai��she��s truly unfathomable."


    Li Zhiyan followed with a question, "Aunt Rong, just how much money does my Aunt Lai have?"


    "Well, I honestly don��t know. Your Aunt Lai actually owns several of her own companies, but she doesn��t visit them much. She also has lots of properties and investments in stocks and securities."


    "As for her total assets, Aunt isn��t sure. But I think, conservatively speaking, it should be at least 200 million, if not more."


    He Yanrong��s words truly stunned Li Zhiyan��over 200 million!


    And that��s just a conservative estimate. Li Zhiyan realized he had completely underestimated his Aunt Lai.


    My Aunt Lai is actually this wealthy?


    "Scared, aren��t you? If you like your Aunt Lai, then hurry up and chase her."


    "But if you��re too greedy, you might end up losing everything. Personally, I think your Aunt Shen��s personality is more rational and strong-willed; she might not be the best fit for you."


    "The woman most compatible with you is still your Aunt Lai."


    "This kind-hearted lady truly cares about people. If you got together with her, she��d cherish you with her life."


    Saying all this, He Yanrong suddenly felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. It reminded her of what Liu Li once said: "In our line of work, we can��t afford to develop feelings for men."


    Could it be that she really had fallen for someone?


    Li Zhiyan was still just a kid. She absolutely couldn��t allow herself to entertain such strange thoughts.


    Then, He Yanrong deliberately changed the topic.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan was reminiscing in his mind about the "natural fragrance" he��d experienced earlier on a certain T-shirt.


    ...


    After the second part of the driving test ended, as they stepped out,


    Lai Feifei ran up and asked, "How did it go?!"


    "Feifei, both Xiao Yan and I passed in one go!"


    "Really?!"


    "That��s fantastic! Let��s go out for drinks to celebrate!"


    "Cut it out��don��t you have work? Let��s wait until we��ve got our licenses to celebrate."


    The two women hugged each other, bursting with joy.


    Lai Feifei quickly called for a designated driver��by now, she had sobered up quite a bit.


    "Xiao Yan, I really owe you one this time. The tips you gave me about the test sections were really helpful. I almost flunked the parallel parking!"


    "My Zaizai is so smart. Mommy wants a hug!"


    Once again, Lai Feifei clung to Li Zhiyan like an octopus.


    "Zaizai, Mommy loves you to death."


    After kissing him on the cheek, He Yanrong immediately pulled her off him.


    "Crazy woman, there are so many people around��behave yourself and call the driver!"


    "Alright, alright, I think you��re just jealous of me kissing Zaizai."


    "If you want to kiss my Zaizai or feed him Chinai noodles, I won��t stop you."


    "You can even be my daughter-in-law!"


    "Shameless hussy!"


    ...


    In the afternoon, after clocking out of work, Li Zhiyan left.


    Of course, before leaving, he didn��t forget to tell Liu Jinxin to clean the toilets.


    To which Liu Jinxin, oddly enough, seemed rather enthusiastic.


    Riding a shared electric bike down the road, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but reflect on the happiness he��d felt earlier during the driving test alongside Aunt Lai.


    "There��s something truly incredible about that natural scent."


    Li Zhiyan thought to himself. He couldn��t wait for the day when he��d have a real chance to feast on it. Just imagining it made him swallow hard.


    Aunt Zhao could technically cater to him too, but a clever housewife cannot cook without rice.


    Her enthusiasm felt different from that of He Yanrong, plus Aunt Zhao was now being cautious around him.


    Her priority was to set him up on a blind date with her cousin��s niece. If the date went well, she expected this to steer him onto the "proper" path in life.


    When he got home, the smell of cooking wafted from the kitchen.


    "Aunt Zhao, did you find a job today?"


    Li Zhiyan��s greeting brought a sense of reassurance to Zhao Shumin. Since that scumbag Shang Yunsheng had arrived in Shanghai, Zhao Shumin had been on high alert.


    She was ready to risk everything should it come to that.


    No matter what, she��d never let Shang Yunsheng bully her again, even if it meant ending up in prison.


    At first, her feisty demeanor was just a way to shield herself, but over time, her personality had transformed. She was no longer the timid, spineless woman she used to be.


    Even at the cost of her life, she refused to be pushed around anymore.


    "Not yet. I visited a few places, but none of them fit. The boss at one of them turned out to know Liu Changsheng."


    "Shanghai��s big, but it can feel incredibly small at times. That��s normal. Aunt Zhao, let me check out your Douyin."


    "It��s in my pocket. Go get it yourself."


    Zhao Shumin, busy cooking at the stove, didn��t have the convenience to hand it over, so she let Li Zhiyan take her phone himself.

 Chapter 128 - 084 Aunt Zhao reputation, honors commitments ?????_3

    Chapter 128: 084 Aunt Zhao reputation, honors commitments ?????_3Here is the translation:


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao."


    After unlocking Aunt Zhao��s phone using the familiar six zeros as the password, Li Zhiyan looked at it and saw that Aunt Zhao already had almost 3,000 followers.


    "Aunt Zhao, you really have the potential to be an online influencer!"


    "What influencer? My goal is just to sell handmade clothes online."


    "If I can really make sales, I��ll buy a sewing machine and focus on this going forward."


    "You��ll definitely succeed, Aunt! You could even start live-streaming while doing your sewing work. If people send gifts during the live stream, even small amounts add up, right? Streaming can be very profitable. One of my roommates earns at least a thousand bucks per stream."


    "A thousand bucks? What does he do?"


    "Uh... it��s not easy to explain. He��s sort of... doing that whole male ��diva�� thing."


    "What male ��diva�� thing?"


    Zhao Shumin��s beautiful eyes were filled with confusion. This "male diva" concept was far too advanced for her. She had never heard of anything like this before.


    "I really can��t explain it well."


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, we shouldn��t envy others. We just need to live our lives well. By the way, are you ready for the matchmaking meeting?"


    "I know, Aunt Zhao. I��m listening to you."


    "Good. After dinner, come with me for a walk."


    "Sure, Aunt Zhao. I��ll keep you company."


    After dinner, Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin headed outside. Today��s weather was as sultry as ever, and they chose the riverside as their walking spot.


    Shanghai has plenty of long, narrow rivers, which are great locations for a stroll.


    "Xiao Yan, when you meet the girl tomorrow, make sure to sweeten your words."


    "Nowadays, girls all like men who can talk well."


    "Aunt Zhao, times have changed."


    "Well, at any rate, you need to put in some effort."


    After reaching a bench, Li Zhiyan pulled Zhao Shumin to sit down.


    "Aunt, let��s rest here for a bit."


    With such weather, there were very few people out for a walk. After sitting down together, under the distant glow of streetlights, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but compliment her: "Aunt Zhao, you��re really beautiful."


    "I��m your elder; don��t have silly thoughts."


    "In the future, you need to settle down properly with a girl."


    "Aunt, I know you��re my elder, but I��m still going to kiss you."


    "I shouldn��t have agreed in the first place."


    Zhao Shumin felt deep regret for agreeing to let Li Zhiyan kiss her before.


    It had now become a massive concern. Even if it was just ten seconds every day, it was still a real kiss.


    "Aunt Zhao, this is just a way to show how close we are. It��s like giving a kid a kiss on the lips; there��s nothing wrong with it, is there?"


    "Alright, you can kiss me, Xiao Yan. But nothing beyond that."


    Zhao Shumin closed her eyes, yet at the same time, she tightly shut them.


    "Aunt Zhao, just stick out your tongue a little." Sear?h the nov��lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What for?"


    "I don��t want to waste the ten seconds trying to pry your lips open."


    Left with no choice, Zhao Shumin extended her tongue. This kid was getting increasingly skilled.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ve behaved for the past few days."


    "Today, I think a thirty-second kiss is only fair!"


    "Alright, go for it."


    Zhao Shumin was someone who kept her word. She knew that this kiss of his probably wouldn��t be just thirty seconds long.


    "Why are you touching my leg?"


    "Aunt, I feel like I should be doing something while kissing. Otherwise, it feels like something��s missing."


    "You��re really impossible."


    In her heart, Zhao Shumin thought maybe he would finally hit it off with her great-niece.


    That would make things easier for her, and let Xiao Yan return to a normal life.


    "Aunt, your legs are so soft. If you wore black stockings, it��d be perfect."


    "Are you kissing or not?"


    "Kissing, Aunt Zhao. Hold me."


    "Aren��t you feeling hot?"


    "Of course not. It feels so good to be held by you, Aunt Zhao."


    "Even if I were to die from the heat, it��d be worth it."


    "You��re not feeling hot, but I am. Are you kissing or not?"


    "Aunt Zhao, hold me."


    "Like a three-year-old."


    After confirming there was no one around from either direction, Zhao Shumin finally spread her arms.


    "Silly kid."


    "Insisting that I hold you while kissing."


    Once she embraced him, Li Zhiyan leaned in to press a kiss onto Zhao Shumin��s lips.


    Taking her by surprise, they quickly fell into a passionate kiss.


    At first, Zhao Shumin was keeping track of the time, but as things progressed, she became fully immersed in the kiss with Li Zhiyan.


    Over ten minutes later, Zhao Shumin heard approaching footsteps and hurriedly tried to push Li Zhiyan away, but he refused to let go.


    This left her no choice but to lower her head and wait for the passerby to leave.


    "Can you let go now?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I don��t want to let go. You smell so good."


    "Stop touching Aunt��s leg! If someone sees, I��d die of shame."


    "Aunt Zhao, with such a big age difference, people would just assume I��m your son. It��s fine."


    "What kind of son clings to his mom like this all the time?"


    "But isn��t a son always like a little kid in front of his mom?"


    Li Zhiyan realized, in certain situations, being younger has its perks. Playing the child card was just too convenient.


    "Let go now."


    Having kissed for over ten minutes, even Li Zhiyan felt satisfied and finally let go of Zhao Shumin.


    The intense blush on Zhao Shumin��s face made Li Zhiyan feel immensely pleased inside.


    "Let��s head back."


    "Alright. Aunt, your legs are really soft, and your waist is so slim."


    "Don��t make comments like that about your elders."


    Li Zhiyan reached for Zhao Shumin��s hand. Although she resisted slightly, she figured, after kissing, what difference did it make?

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    Chapter 129: 084 Aunt Zhao reputation, honors commitments ?????_4In the end, it was Li Zhiyan who spoke.


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s fine. Even if others see, they won��t think it��s anything strange."


    "Mm."


    "Aunt Zhao, can you wear black stockings?" S��arch* The Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Black stockings, like those black pantyhose?"


    Hearing Li Zhiyan��s suggestion, Zhao Shumin felt a sudden rush of heat inside. Wearing nude stockings was already something that made her feel immensely embarrassed.


    As for black stockings, Zhao Shumin couldn��t even imagine it.


    That was, in her mind, the most shameful color for stockings.


    "Mm."


    "Xiao Yan, let��s just forget it, okay? Auntie really can��t wear those, and we agreed��you have to listen to Auntie. Auntie wants you to find a girl your age and live your days happily together."


    "Anything extra, Auntie really can��t do with you anymore."


    After thinking for a moment, Zhao Shumin added, "Today, we kissed for too long. From now on, Auntie will help you control the time."


    "Aunt Zhao, actually, this is just helping me out, isn��t it?"


    "You lie there, wearing high heels, black stockings, and a short skirt. I take a photo."


    "This way, it��ll be easier for me to correct my bad habits."


    When Li Zhiyan talked about other things, Zhao Shumin didn��t take them seriously.


    But when it came to correcting bad habits, Zhao Shumin immediately became incredibly serious. She also realized that this wasn��t a trivial matter.


    She absolutely couldn��t let Xiao Yan go down the wrong path. If wearing black stockings could help Xiao Yan correct his bad habits, then it was worth it.


    "Are you sure Auntie can wear the black stockings you mentioned?"


    "Of course you can, Auntie."


    Li Zhiyan felt a surge of excitement; Aunt Zhao wearing black stockings��just imagining that scene was almost beyond him.


    "Actually, there��s no fundamental difference between black stockings and nude ones. The process of wearing them and how they feel are almost the same, just the color is different. But black stockings are absolutely the most beautiful!"


    As for white stockings, Li Zhiyan felt nothing. His effeminate roommate loved wearing white stockings the most.


    Nude stockings, in Li Zhiyan��s heart, were practically god-tier.


    Black stockings, though��they were god among gods, especially paired with red high heels.


    "Alright, later you can go buy them for Auntie."


    Zhao Shumin still couldn��t bring herself to go to a women��s clothing store and buy stockings with a young man. The thought of being misunderstood made her face flush with embarrassment.


    This was just too mortifying.


    "Then I��ll go buy them for you."


    Arriving on the street, Li Zhiyan found a supermarket to buy black stockings.


    The first time he ever bought stockings was the day he was with Shen Hongmei.


    At first, he had felt embarrassed, but now, when buying black stockings, Li Zhiyan was no longer timid��he was downright confident!


    After heading out, Li Zhiyan walked back toward Zhao Shumin, only to find another woman standing beside her.


    In truth, this woman was seven years younger than Zhao Shumin, but she looked much older, and she wasn��t attractive at all��just the typical middle-aged woman look.


    Li Zhiyan had zero interest in women like this; he only liked mature women who were good-looking.


    "Zhao Jie, is this your son?"


    Looking at the stockings in Li Zhiyan��s hand, the woman��s gaze turned a bit strange.


    "Yeah, this is my son."


    Zhao Shumin brushed it off. If people knew she was wearing black stockings for a 20-year-old young man, it would be utterly humiliating.


    "Your son really looks like you."


    "He seems very filial, even buying stockings for his mom."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Yeah, my son is very filial. He told me to wear stockings, saying it would keep my legs from getting tanned."


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin gently patted Li Zhiyan��s head.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He realized he truly was destined to play the role of someone��s son��Lai Feifei always called him "Zaizai" and claimed to be his mother.


    And today, Zhao Shumin was role-playing as his mother too.


    But in Auntie circles, given his age, being treated as a "kid" seemed almost inevitable.


    After the middle-aged woman left, Zhao Shumin��s face was flushed. What nonsense was she spouting?


    Buying black stockings as a filial act��it was fortunate the woman hadn��t overthought it.


    "Quick, pack them up."


    "Don��t let anyone see them."


    "Okay, I got it, Aunt Zhao."


    Once Li Zhiyan had packed away the black stockings, Zhao Shumin finally sighed in relief.


    ...


    At night, after both Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin had taken their baths,


    Li Zhiyan wanted to bring up the topic of the black stockings, but Zhao Shumin seemed to have anticipated this.


    She started working on some embroidery.


    "Xiao Yan, you should study too."


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t in a hurry. This situation reminded him of waiting in line for a shot at the hospital.


    You could postpone and avoid it for a while, but in the end, the needle would still find you.


    Studying Japanese, Li Zhiyan continued his quest to master global languages!


    Recently, his knowledge of quirky, random topics had been growing; he was turning into a walking encyclopedia.


    He knew a little of everything, though most of his knowledge was half-baked.


    After all, some real skills couldn��t be learned just from the internet.


    By 11 PM, Zhao Shumin stretched lazily, preparing to return to her room. Although she had promised Li Zhiyan she would wear black stockings, when the moment arrived,


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel scared.


    She hoped to muddle her way through tonight; maybe tomorrow, Xiao Yan would hit it off with the girl at the matchmaking meeting��there was certainly a chance for that.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Don��t go yet. You haven��t worn the black stockings!"


    Li Zhiyan walked up and locked the door, blocking Zhao Shumin��s path.


    "Xiao Yan, let��s wear them tomorrow, okay?"


    "No way, Aunt Zhao."


    "You already promised me, and it��s just for a photo, nothing more."

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    Chapter 130: 084 Aunt Zhao reputation, honors commitments ?????_5"There��s nothing else."


    Zhao Shumin felt that as an elder to Li Zhiyan, a woman in her forties,


    it was indeed inappropriate to break the promise she had made.


    If she didn��t lead by example, how could Xiao Yan heed her words in the future? She still had to make Xiao Yan truly convinced.


    "Alright."


    Zhao Shumin took the black stockings from Li Zhiyan.


    "Oh, and Aunt Zhao, put on the high heels and the short skirt too, Aunt Zhao looks best in a short skirt."


    "Mm, then you turn around first."


    Li Zhiyan turned around, and a few minutes later, Zhao Shumin whispered, "Quick, turn back now. I��m ready for the photo."


    She decided to let Li Zhiyan take a picture and then leave, she couldn��t allow Li Zhiyan to continue being presumptuous.


    It was time to put an end to this mistake.


    After taking out his cell phone, Li Zhiyan snapped a photo.


    Zhao Shumin breathed a sigh of relief.


    "Can I go now?"


    "Aunt Zhao, let me feel the texture of these stockings."


    "No, haven��t I already let you take a picture?"


    "Aunt, I��ve never felt what black stockings feel like on a woman��s legs before, Aunt Zhao, just let me touch them a bit, please."


    "Alright, just touch."


    Li Zhiyan sat down in front of Zhao Shumin and gently laid his hands on her black-stockinged legs. S��arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt Zhao, your legs are so smooth."


    "You said the same thing last time, that��s just how stockings feel."


    "Aunt Zhao, even without stockings, your legs are very smooth."


    Every time she talked with Li Zhiyan,


    Zhao Shumin would feel a wave of heat, especially in such a quiet environment like the present.


    "Stop touching, that��s enough, right?"


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan pulled on the stockings a bit harder,


    and tore a hole in them, revealing a patch of snowy white thigh.


    "Aunt, you��re so pale."


    "What kind of stockings did you buy? Why is the quality so bad?"


    "I might have bought the wrong type, the easy-tear kind."


    "It��s fine, Aunt will leave first."


    Zhao Shumin felt an intense heat that seemed to engulf her, she had to leave quickly.


    "Aunt Zhao, kneel there and let me take another picture."


    "No."


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re doing this for my sake, aren��t you?"


    Zhao Shumin��s inner conflict rose.


    But thinking of all she had done for Li Zhiyan, and if there was any hope of reforming him, she couldn��t back out halfway.


    Such a good kid, she had to make sure he got better.


    "Alright."


    Zhao Shumin kneeled down, and after Li Zhiyan took the photo, there was no response.


    "Is it done, Xiao Yan?"


    "Why did you turn off the lights?"


    Li Zhiyan stepped forward and hugged Zhao Shumin from behind.


    "Aunt Zhao, this is really the last time."


    "Xiao Yan, you��re making Aunt angry!"


    "You��re over the line, stop touching Aunt��s stockings."


    "It��s always the ��last time��."


    "Aunt Zhao, you think I could really hit it off with that girl from the blind date, don��t you?"


    "It��s very possible, and then we really won��t have another chance together."


    "Just leave me with a nice memory."


    Zhao Shumin sighed in resignation, helpless.


    "Aunt is too lenient with you, that��s why you always do this."


    "Aunt Zhao, I mean it this time. If she and I click, there��ll truly be no more chances, and I��ll regret it for life."


    "Alright."


    After fumbling under the pillow for a while, Zhao Shumin passed the item to Li Zhiyan.


    "Be good, Xiao Yan."


    ...


    Long afterwards, lying in Li Zhiyan��s embrace,


    Zhao Shumin began to regret again, determined as she was each time that there would be no more incidents like this.


    But how had she fallen once again?


    Yet, thinking about Li Zhiyan going on a blind date tomorrow, Zhao Shumin felt more at ease.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt needs to go back and rest."


    Li Zhiyan had no intention of letting Zhao Shumin go; he still liked the feeling of sleeping with the warm Aunt Zhao at night, it made him feel secure and comforted.


    "Aunt Zhao, stay with me for the night. I can��t sleep well without you."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan rolled onto his side and executed what he called the Lai��s octopus embrace, making Zhao Shumin unable to move.


    "Didn��t you sleep on your own for the past few days?"


    "Aunt Zhao, without you holding me, it��s very hard for me to sleep by myself, holding you gives me a sense of security."


    "You��re like a three-year-old kid."


    Zhao Shumin stopped trying to get up.


    "In front of Aunt, I am still a child."


    With that, Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin even tighter.

 Chapter 131 - 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie Number Three finds it unbelievable ????

    Chapter 131: 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie Number Three finds it unbelievable ????Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin tightly.


    Then he directly lay down on top of Zhao Shumin.


    "You��re squishing me��Auntie can��t breathe!"


    Zhao Shumin��s voice carried a hint of grievance, but she still held Li Zhiyan tightly, treating him like he was a three-year-old child.


    She truly felt helpless, as if there was no way to deal with Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan deeply understood this.


    Now he finally grasped why Lai Feifei was so fond of using the Lai family "octopus hug." He had to admit, this hugging method indeed felt comfortable, especially when pressed against Aunt Zhao��s chest.


    It gave Li Zhiyan an immense sense of security.


    "Alright, lay down properly!"


    Although fear pricked Zhao Shumin��s heart, she was relieved when Li Zhiyan obediently lay down.


    However, his legs were still wrapped around Zhao Shumin.


    The warmth and weariness intertwined inside her, and Zhao Shumin gradually drifted off to sleep.


    As the bedroom fell completely silent, Li Zhiyan could even hear Zhao Shumin��s steady heartbeat.


    "Aunt Zhao really is beautiful..."


    Thinking of all the Shanghai Three Aunts being just as stunning, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help realizing how challenging his thoughts truly were.


    When midnight struck, updates poured in promptly.


    "This morning, if you go to this location, you can pick up 300 yuan in cash."


    Another piece of money-related intelligence filled Li Zhiyan with excitement.


    "Recently, He Yanrong opened a hot pot restaurant, but she��s run into some trouble due to paperwork issues."


    "So, tomorrow evening, she��ll leverage Lai Feifei��s connections to enlist Mr. Liu��s help. Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei will also be in attendance."


    "Liu Fusheng shows no interest in gifts, but he��s incredibly passionate about Go chess. His rank is at 6-Dan amateur level."


    The information was packed with details.


    A new day had already begun��and tonight, he was supposed to deal with a matchmaking date, while tomorrow night he��d need to handle Liu Fusheng.


    This meant he had two days to rapidly learn Go.


    In the past, mastering Go within two days would��ve been impossible��not even entry-level understanding seemed feasible.


    But Li Zhiyan wasn��t the same as before.


    He could directly memorize AI-generated chess strategies. Go had a ceiling, and although he couldn��t reach the pinnacle in such a short time,


    besting Liu Fusheng, an amateur, would be perfectly manageable.


    If he let Liu Fusheng enjoy the game and secured a narrow win at the end,


    Liu Fusheng��s happiness would make him highly likely to help Aunt Rong.


    It was the smartest strategy��and the tangled web between himself and Aunt Rong might deepen further, not to mention the chance to meet Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai tomorrow night.


    Li Zhiyan was absolutely determined to go.


    The remaining information seemed useless. Glancing at it briefly,


    a new task was released!


    [New Task Released.]


    [Please assist He Yanrong with achieving her goal.]


    [Task Reward: A second breakfast shop.]


    Thinking about his soon-to-be-established tenth shop, Li Zhiyan felt his inner excitement surging uncontrollably!


    It seemed like he was edging closer and closer to the ultimate goal of accumulating one billion cash!


    ...


    The next morning, upon waking up, Li Zhiyan instinctively reached out to embrace the soft, warm presence beside him, but Aunt Zhao was gone��it was clear she had gone to make breakfast for him.


    Li Zhiyan was already accustomed to days like these.


    "I have to go be forced into a matchmaking date today..."


    Thinking about having to face a complete stranger tonight, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a bit awkward inside.


    After washing up, Zhao Shumin was already waiting for him in the room. sea??h th�� novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie will go with you tonight to the matchmaking date."


    "I��ll help put in a good word for you, but you need to watch your behavior and don��t say anything inappropriate."


    Zhao Shumin was eager to help Li Zhiyan succeed in this matchmaking endeavor.


    She hoped Li Zhiyan could start a relationship with her niece��it would help him completely move on from his previous mistakes of "stealing" other people��s clothes.


    "Auntie, you look amazing in black stockings."


    Li Zhiyan glanced at the black nylons left on the bedside table, which bore a noticeable tear caused by him. It was evident that Aunt Zhao had deliberately left them for him.


    "Auntie��s talking to you about something serious, yet here you are spouting nonsense again."


    Feeling her face heat up, Zhao Shumin thought of the contents of the trash can. She was furious with herself for why, despite having made up her mind,


    she ended up letting Li Zhiyan have his way again.


    Maybe it was because of today��s matchmaking��after tonight, they likely wouldn��t have any intimate moments anymore.


    "Auntie, this isn��t nonsense. When you wear black stockings and high heels, you look irresistibly gorgeous��it��s far too alluring."


    "I can��t help but like it so much when I see it."


    "Stop it, Xiao Yan. Try to succeed in the matchmaking tonight."


    "Being with a girl your age and falling in love is what you should be focusing on."


    Zhao Shumin��s tone was exceedingly earnest.


    After breakfast, as he entered the kitchen while Zhao Shumin was washing dishes,


    when Li Zhiyan attempted to hug Zhao Shumin, she stopped him.


    "Xiao Yan, Auntie can��t keep indulging you anymore."


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s just a hug, nothing else."


    "You know."


    "If the matchmaking is successful tonight, I won��t have the chance anymore."


    "Alright."


    In the end, Zhao Shumin��s heart softened��it was just a hug, after all.


    No other boundary would be crossed.


    Relaxing her guard, Zhao Shumin let her defenses down, and Li Zhiyan stepped forward, hugging her tightly.


    Aunt Zhao��s body was so warm!


    Greedily inhaling Aunt Zhao��s scent, Li Zhiyan lowered his head and embraced her firmly.


    "You silly boy, aren��t you afraid of suffocating yourself?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I just love it this way."


    "That��s enough now."


    Feeling his undivided affection for her, Zhao Shumin recognized that Li Zhiyan liked her deeply��so deeply, in fact, that it made her all the more determined.


    That��s precisely why she couldn��t stand by and let Li Zhiyan walk down the wrong path.

 Chapter 132 - 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie number three finds it unbelievable????_2

    Chapter 132: 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie number three finds it unbelievable????_2"Alright, Aunt."


    As he was leaving, Li Zhiyan suddenly leaned in for a kiss, fleeting yet unmistakable.


    It left Zhao Shumin��s face burning with surprise.


    "This kid..."


    Zhao Shumin murmured softly, though a wave of heat swirled in her heart.


    From frugal to lavish living is easy; from lavish to frugal, difficult indeed.


    Ever since certain things happened with Li Zhiyan, the loneliness that Zhao Shumin had suppressed for years seemed impossible to quiet anymore.


    "I hope Xiao Yan finds my grandniece suitable."


    Zhao Shumin thought to herself.


    While wishing for Li Zhiyan to follow the proper path, she also yearned to maintain their current relationship. Desire and reason intertwined, leaving her deeply conflicted.


    ...


    This morning, Catherine didn��t come to the office, which saved Li Zhiyan some trouble.


    Yet somehow, he felt a bit unsatisfied about it.


    He had been hoping to wage a firm battle against workplace bullying.


    After clocking in, Li Zhiyan found a spot and started studying Go��the rules and strategies��while fast-forwarding through recorded matches.


    By midday, Li Zhiyan was already ready to play a few games against amateur opponents.


    In the process, he even casually picked up some wild cash.


    Three hundred yuan was more than enough for his living expenses for several days. S��ar?h the N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the afternoon, he memorized AI-generated Go strategies, a task incredibly demanding for most players.


    But for Li Zhiyan, it was effortless.


    Leaving the office after clocking out in the afternoon, Zhao Shumin��s call came through.


    "Xiao Yan."


    Li Zhiyan understood that Zhao Shumin was worried he might change his mind.


    "Are you done with work? If so, hurry home."


    "Alright, I��m on my way back now."


    Li Zhiyan agreed enthusiastically, though the sense of loss that weighed on Zhao Shumin while cooking at home felt harder to control.


    What am I truly thinking?


    Li Zhiyan arrived quickly. Seeing Zhao Shumin cooking in the kitchen, he walked over and attempted to hug her from behind.


    To his surprise, Zhao Shumin didn��t resist, allowing him to hold her tightly from behind.


    "Xiao Yan, don��t be silly. Eat first; later, Aunt will take you to meet her."


    "Let��s head out together, you can buy the girl an ice cream or a flower as a gift."


    Nowadays, most people meet for matchmaking at restaurants.


    Many women treat matchmaking meetings as mere opportunities for free meals and drinks.


    Zhao Shumin naturally didn��t want Li Zhiyan to waste money��after all, a single dinner can cost hundreds of yuan, not a small sum.


    Earning several hundred yuan isn��t as easy as it sounds these days.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re so good to me."


    Li Zhiyan understood Zhao Shumin��s intentions.


    "If your aunt isn��t good to you, then who should she care for? You��ve been good to Aunt before too."


    Li Zhiyan had saved Zhao Shumin multiple times, and she knew that deep down.


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao, I will do my best tonight."


    "Okay, then let go of Aunt."


    During dinnertime, and until Zhao Shumin finished cleaning up the dishes, Li Zhiyan behaved impeccably, which only deepened the sense of loss within her.


    "It��s about time, Xiao Yan. Let��s go."


    "Okay, Aunt."


    At the thought of the matchmaking meeting, Li Zhiyan began feeling a bit awkward.


    "Xiao Yan, are you nervous?"


    While walking along the street, Zhao Shumin noticed that Li Zhiyan seemed different.


    "No, Aunt Zhao, I��m just feeling slightly embarrassed."


    "What��s there to feel embarrassed about?"


    "Be confident, chat properly, and aim to succeed."


    By the riverside, Li Zhiyan saw a spunky girl with bright red hair waiting nearby.


    When they got closer, Zhao Shumin enthusiastically introduced, "Tongtong, this is Li Zhiyan."


    "You two get to know each other; go over there and have a chat."


    After saying several good things about Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin turned and left.


    "Hello."


    Li Zhiyan offered the girl a flower and an ice cream.


    She replied indifferently, "Let��s chat for a bit, but I already have a boyfriend. His family lives in the mountains, and my parents disagree."


    "Just tell them you weren��t interested in me when this is over."


    Relieved, Li Zhiyan let out a breath. Ten minutes later, she turned and left.


    Seeing her grandniece leave so abruptly, Zhao Shumin grew anxious.


    She walked over to ask Li Zhiyan what had happened.


    "What happened, Xiao Yan?"


    "She has a boyfriend; it��s just for show."


    "I��m sorry, Xiao Yan. Aunt didn��t know about this."


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s okay; it��s not your fault. It��s too hot out��let��s go home."


    Back at home, Zhao Shumin followed Li Zhiyan to his room.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt truly didn��t know about this."


    "I asked her before if she had already broken up with her boyfriend, and she said she had. I didn��t expect things would turn out like this."


    "Aunt Zhao, I understand. This isn��t your fault."


    "Alright, Xiao Yan. Aunt will find someone better for you next time."


    With the matchmaking ordeal concluded, that evening, Li Zhiyan noticed that Zhao Shumin was deliberately avoiding any hints of romantic closeness between them.


    He didn��t rush things. The next day, Catherine still hadn��t come to the office, leaving Li Zhiyan strangely nostalgic.


    It wasn��t about black stockings or jade feet��those didn��t interest him. He simply wanted to battle it out with Catherine.


    That afternoon, heading to the bathroom, Li Zhiyan saw Liu Jinxin hard at work scrubbing the stalls, evidently enjoying the task.

 Chapter 133 - 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie number three finds it unbelievable????_3

    Chapter 133: 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie number three finds it unbelievable????_3In the evening, after leaving the company, Li Zhiyan grabbed a shared bike and headed straight for Bamboo Inn.


    Bamboo Inn was the venue where Shanghai Three Aunts were hosting a dinner for Liu Fusheng and his wife tonight. The efficiency of Aunt Rong��s hot pot restaurant��s paperwork depended entirely on him.


    Whether things could proceed smoothly was all up to Mr. Liu.


    As he rode up to Bamboo Inn��s entrance, Li Zhiyan coincidentally saw Shanghai Three Aunts stepping out of Shen Hongmei��s A6.


    "Zaizai!"


    "My darling Zaizai!"


    Lai Feifei ran toward Li Zhiyan, launching into a signature Lai-style clingy hug.


    Li Zhiyan��s heartbeat sped up instantly.


    In his heart, he couldn��t help but adore this tipsy, adorable chaos magnet.


    "Zaizai!"


    "Your landlord Mrs. Hu is here, and so is A-Bin!"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He Yanrong and Shen Hongmei approached.


    "Xiao Yan, what brings you here?"


    After prying Lai Feifei off him, He Yanrong asked curiously.


    "Working on business. Passed by here��what are the odds of bumping into you all again?"


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but feel something surreal.


    Could it be fate tying her and Li Zhiyan together?


    "What a coincidence. Perfect timing��join us for dinner, Xiao Yan!"


    "There��s a drinks gathering tonight."


    Li Zhiyan agreed and followed Shanghai Three Aunts into Bamboo Inn.


    "Xiao Yan, I��ve been thinking: the story of Mrs. Hu and A-Bin isn��t that great."


    "Aunt doesn��t want to be your Mrs. Hu��that story��s too messy. I��m not into being cuckolded��I��m into pure romance."


    This evening, Lai Feifei was clearly tipsy again.


    "I want to be your Zheng Yiyun, and you��ll be my Ling Xiaodong."


    "I��ve been reading a pure romance guide novel recently."


    "From now on, I��m your Zheng Yiyun, alright?"


    Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong exchanged bewildered glances. They were used to the eccentric ramblings of this tipsy troublemaker.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He realized that this wine-lover had truly devoured an insane variety of books��both classic and trendy pure romance novels included.


    He had to admit, it was indeed impressive.


    Sitting down in the private room, He Yanrong appeared noticeably anxious.


    "Feifei, will things work out tonight?"


    When it came to serious matters, Lai Feifei sobered up a bit.


    "I��m not sure myself. I��m close to Mrs. Liu, but Liu Fusheng��s personality��I can��t quite figure him out."


    "Whether this succeeds or not depends on whether Liu Fusheng agrees or not."


    The three women deliberated over the upcoming task.


    Li Zhiyan could sense it too��Aunt Lai��s connections were undeniably formidable. Even his current job had been arranged through Aunt Lai��s intervention at the company. According to He Yanrong, Aunt Lai��s network was the most inscrutable among them.


    Shortly afterward, Liu Fusheng and a middle-aged woman in her fifties entered the room.


    Lai Feifei stepped forward to greet them with a hug and exchanged pleasantries. As the matter at hand was serious, Lai Feifei toned down her usual playful demeanor.


    After seating Liu Fusheng, He Yanrong asked the server to bring over a menu.


    Liu Fusheng appeared exceptionally stern, radiating an unapproachable aura. Even the dishes he ordered were inexpensive ones.


    He didn��t even request alcohol. Liu Fusheng had come tonight mainly because his wife had insisted.


    He had no intention of helping He Yanrong. In fact, he planned to use an incoming phone call as an excuse to slip away and play Go later.


    "Mr. Liu,"


    He Yanrong tried initiating conversation with Liu Fusheng, with his wife chiming in to help broker the matter. However, Liu Fusheng remained frosty in demeanor.


    His responses were perfunctory, and seeing his icy attitude, He Yanrong felt disheartened��the situation was looking bleak.


    Liu Fusheng��s attendance owed entirely to Mrs. Liu��s friendship with Lai Feifei.


    But Lai Feifei didn��t particularly mind. After all, she wasn��t about to force everyone to cater to her whims. sea??h th�� ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her vast network and influential background meant she wasn��t overly concerned��whether things worked out tonight or didn��t, she could always find someone else to get the job done tomorrow. With certainty, she��d get He Yanrong��s matter resolved.


    Amidst awkward small talk, Li Zhiyan scrolled through short videos.


    Intentionally playing a Go video, Liu Fusheng��s eyes lit up instantly.


    "Young man, are you interested in Go?"


    "I know a bit. I��ve been self-taught."


    "Then how about we play a few rounds?"


    Liu Fusheng had developed his interest in Go only in the past two years��even his wife hadn��t realized it. He was constantly wary of people exploiting his hobbies to curry favor.


    But upon learning that Li Zhiyan could play Go, the urge to duel had already taken hold of him after days without a game.


    "Sure, uncle. But there��s no Go set here."


    "Wife, go buy one."


    Liu Fusheng quickly pushed his wife to purchase a Go set. In that moment, Shanghai Three Aunts saw a glimmer of hope.


    Lai Feifei��s eyes sparkled with surprise��who would��ve thought Zaizai could play Go?


    He Yanrong watched Li Zhiyan, now talking animatedly about Go with Liu Fusheng, and found herself incredulous.


    Xiao Yan had hidden talents��just recently he wowed her, effortlessly conversing in German with Lucas about German history!


    And now, here he was, unveiling yet another skill!


    Before long, the table was graced with a Go board.


    "Young man, what rank are you now?"


    "Uncle, I don��t have a rank yet. Let��s decide first moves through guessing."


    Liu Fusheng clutched a few white stones in his hand, and Li Zhiyan placed a black stone on the board.


    Regarding Go, Shen Hongmei didn��t understand the rules. She simply thought Li Zhiyan was extraordinary��how could he even know how to play Go?

 Chapter 134 - 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie number three finds it unbelievable????_4

    Chapter 134: 085 Go prodigy Li Zhiyan! Auntie number three finds it unbelievable????_4The two started playing chess, with Liu Fusheng always feeling strained, but somehow he always managed to have a slight advantage. It was a perilous game, which fully aroused the tension inside him!


    After five consecutive games, Liu Fusheng had mostly won by a narrow margin, winning four and losing one, which was incredibly satisfying for him.


    The people who used to play chess with him always deliberately let him win, which he found quite boring.


    When he looked at the time again, it was already past nine in the evening.


    "Young man, I am getting on in years. Today, we are truly worthy opponents," he said.


    "Can we drink?"


    "Of course we can."


    "Good, let��s all have a drink together!"


    Once the room atmosphere warmed up, He Yanrong knew very well that tonight��s matter was settled!


    Every time Liu Fusheng drank, the Shanghai Three Aunts would also raise their glasses.


    Half an hour later, everyone had quite a bit to drink.


    Liu Fusheng said cheerfully, "Young man, what��s your relationship with this Ms. He?"


    "She��s my aunt."


    "Okay, I��ll get this done for you!"


    "But there��s a condition!"


    "Uncle, you say."


    "When you��ve got nothing to do, you have to come and play chess with me!"


    "Of course!"


    Li Zhiyan knew about Liu Fusheng��s status and influence.


    Making Liu Fusheng happy would mean another connection for him in the future.


    The two men were having a great time until almost 11 o��clock.


    Liu Fusheng began to inquire about the specific details of He Yanrong��s situation, and Li Zhiyan knew everything was secure.


    He went to the bathroom. Drinking wasn��t a big deal for him, but too much of it could make him feel bloated.


    After coming out of the bathroom, Li Zhiyan saw Shen Hongmei standing at the door waiting for him.


    "Aunt Shen."


    "Xiao Yan, when did you learn to play Go?"


    Appreciation filled Shen Hongmei��s beautiful eyes as she looked at the charming Li Zhiyan, finding it hard to imagine how he could be so outstanding.


    "I learned a bit when I was bored in college, while learning German, I picked up Go too. I didn��t expect it to come in handy today."


    "You��re really something, Xiao Yan."


    Many women appreciate men with talent, and Shen Hongmei was no exception.


    Then, she began to stagger a bit, seemingly unable to stand steadily.


    Li Zhiyan quickly went over to hold Shen Hongmei.


    "Aunt Shen, you��ve drunk a bit too much again."


    Shen Hongmei wrapped her arms around Li Zhiyan��s neck, pressing against him with a hug.


    This made Li Zhiyan feel uncontrollably thrilled and twenty percent happier.


    "Aunt Shen, I��ve missed you."


    "Aunt has missed you too, you silly boy."


    "Aunt Shen, could you lower your head?"


    In the depths of her heart, Shen Hongmei wanted to keep a distance from Li Zhiyan, but the alcohol and Li Zhiyan��s dazzling appearance that night


    made Shen Hongmei��s hormones very restless.


    "Aunt Shen, I want to kiss you, is that okay?"


    "I certainly don��t want to..."


    Before Shen Hongmei could finish her sentence, Li Zhiyan had already kissed her.


    In that moment, Shen Hongmei was completely unable to keep her composure, and they tangled in a kiss.


    After a long while, when they separated, Li Zhiyan, looking at the gasping Shen Hongmei, said, "What��s the matter, Aunt Shen?"


    "I need to go to the bathroom."


    Shen Hongmei was clearly quite drunk as well.


    After Shen Hongmei entered the bathroom stall,


    she found that Li Zhiyan had followed her in.


    "What are you doing in here?"


    "Aunt Shen, I��m afraid you��ll fall over."


    "Hurry up and get out. What if someone sees us?"


    "Aunt, if we don��t open the door, no one will see us."


    Li Zhiyan pressed Shen Hongmei against the wall, looking at her stockings, he put his hand on them, indulging in the feel of Shen Hongmei��s stockings.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing..."


    "Aunt Shen, I just missed you."


    "Then why are you touching my stockings?"


    "Aunt Shen, I missed your stockings too."


    Holding Shen Hongmei around the waist, Li Zhiyan held her tight.


    Then he gently lifted one of Shen Hongmei��s legs.


    The one-legged Shen Hongmei had no choice but to hug Li Zhiyan tightly to prevent herself from falling.


    "Xiao Yan, why are you holding one of Auntie��s legs?"


    "Aunt Shen, this way it��s easier for us to kiss."


    "I want to kiss Auntie."


    "We are making a mistake, we can��t let this continue, Xiao Yan."


    "Just this one last time, make a mistake."


    "Auntie, I miss you every night."


    "Alright."


    While Shen Hongmei was hugging Li Zhiyan, one of her legs that Li Zhiyan was holding also hooked around Li Zhiyan��s waist.


    "Auntie, lower your head..."


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t care about anything else and lowered her head.


    Looking at Shen Hongmei��s tempting red lips, how could Li Zhiyan, being completely normal, control himself?


    He kissed Shen Hongmei on the lips.


    Shen Hongmei, unable to control herself either, kissed Li Zhiyan as well.


    "Aunt Shen, I��ve missed you so much."


    It was a while before the two separated.


    Li Zhiyan��s eyes burned with flames as he looked at Shen Hongmei.


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s thoughts, Shen Hongmei sobered up a bit.


    She finally panicked; she only admired Li Zhiyan and had wanted to ask him about chess.


    How did she end up kissing him passionately in this bathroom?


    Is she really such a shameless woman?


    "Xiao Yan, let��s hurry back. Your Aunt Lai and Feifei are waiting for us. If we don��t go back, they will suspect something."


    Although drunken, Shen Hongmei remembered the last time Lai Feifei caught her and Li Zhiyan kissing and pulled them apart.


    Every time she thought about it, Shen Hongmei felt embarrassed.


    "It��s fine, Aunt Shen, I don��t want to leave yet."


    "Let��s go back, Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt Shen, my heart aches."


    "What should we do then?"


    Shen Hongmei asked softly, feeling even more ashamed in her heart.


    Perhaps she shouldn��t have come here.


    "Help me."


    She gripped Shen Hongmei��s hand tightly.


    Li Zhiyan kissed Shen Hongmei��s lips again, and now her response to his kiss had become very fervent.


    ...


    After they came out of the bathroom, Li Zhiyan felt very relaxed.


    A man shouldn��t be under too much pressure; being relaxed is best for the body.


    Shen Hongmei, having sobered up quite a bit, felt very ashamed. S��arch* The N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She��s not usually like this; how did she end up making such impulsive actions after meeting Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt Shen, you��re really beautiful, your hands are so soft."


    Li Zhiyan tried to hold Shen Hongmei��s hand, but she refused.


    "Xiao Yan, we��d better go back to the private room first. Don��t let your Aunt Lai find out. You can��t treat your aunt like this anymore afterward."


    Li Zhiyan could tell that Shen Hongmei was much more lucid now.


    He didn��t continue to pester Shen Hongmei.


    After returning to the private room, Liu Fusheng and his wife had already left.


    He Yanrong seemed very happy; clearly, the matter had been settled.


    "Zaizai, you��re back!"


    "What were you and Shen Hongmei up to? Did you go to the bathroom for some excitement?"


    Shen Hongmei��s face was hot, but because of the alcohol, it wasn��t hard to explain.


    "Stop talking nonsense, you wild thing."


    "Let me smell your breath to see if there��s any scent."


    Lai Feifei moved forward, trying to pry Shen Hongmei��s mouth open, and Shen Hongmei playfully resisted her.


    "Xiao Yan, I��m really grateful for what you did today, Auntie."


    "I thought there was no hope for the matter, but I didn��t expect you to pull it off for your aunt."


    "How did you learn to play chess?"


    He Yanrong held Li Zhiyan��s hand, her eyes clearly filled with admiration and wonder.


    "I��m self-taught."


    "That��s really impressive, Xiao Yan, this time I really must thank you properly."


    Lai Feifei ran over and pushed He Yanrong towards Li Zhiyan.


    "My Zaizai helped you out so much, you should at least treat my Zaizai to a meal, help him recall his childhood."


    Suddenly pushed by Lai Feifei, He Yanrong fell toward Li Zhiyan.


    Fearing that He Yanrong would fall, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but catch her in his arms.


    "Aunt Rong, are you alright?"


    "I��m fine."


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s strong affection toward her, He Yanrong felt a very hot sensation in her body.


    And the drunken Lai Feifei clearly did not miss He Yanrong��s thoughts.


    "Both Hongmei and I have kissed Zaizai; it��s your turn."


    She held He Yanrong��s head and pressed it against Li Zhiyan��s lips, and at that moment, their lips touched.


    The gentle sensation made Li Zhiyan feel invigorated; he truly hadn��t expected his first intimate contact with He Yanrong to be forced upon him by Aunt Lai!

 Chapter 140 - 087 Humiliating Catherine, Li Zhiyan’s 12th store!

    Chapter 140: 087 Humiliating Catherine, Li Zhiyan��s 12th store!Facing Li Zhiyan��s request for another kiss, Zhao Shumin could only let him be.


    After all, everything had already happened between her and Li Zhiyan just now.


    Now it was just a little affection, nothing more.


    Fortunately, after this kiss ended,


    Li Zhiyan didn��t attempt anything excessive. He just quietly listened to Zhao Shumin��s heartbeat.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Thinking about tonight��s events still makes me feel scared. I always thought, no matter what, Shang Shunsheng was my son. But I didn��t expect that he would really deceive me."


    "In his heart, there isn��t even the slightest place for me."


    Li Zhiyan held Zhao Shumin tightly, letting her feel his warmth, comforting her troubled soul.


    "Aunt, don��t overthink it. From now on, just be a little more cautious."


    "Mm, alright. Let��s sleep, Xiao Yan. We still have work tomorrow."


    "And I have to continue looking for a job."


    Holding Li Zhiyan in her arms, Zhao Shumin��s heart felt much calmer. At least, for now, there was someone by her side who truly cared for her.


    Li Zhiyan��s genuine and heartfelt concern for her,


    Was something Zhao Shumin could clearly feel deep in her heart.


    Zhao Shumin was indeed tired today. After all, she wasn��t as young as Li Zhiyan��so full of energy and quick to recover.


    Li Zhiyan sneaked a glance at Zhao Shumin��s complexion.


    He truly felt how amazing the ability to maintain this state was for a woman who chose to stay with him.


    At midnight, as always, the new intel refreshed.


    "Go to this Lottery Store, purchase this stack of tickets, and you can gain 1,000 yuan."


    The prospect of those untamed rewards still thrilled Li Zhiyan. The aimless summer vacation was nearing its end.


    He didn��t have to return to his hometown in the small county anymore; now he even had over 170,000 yuan in savings.


    Breaking through 200,000 was practically within reach.


    "Catherine will be harassed by a Black man while window shopping here tonight."


    The locations and timings in the intel were incredibly specific.


    This piece of intelligence genuinely surprised Li Zhiyan. Considering how Catherine had always bullied him at the workplace, Li Zhiyan decided he would make good use of this situation.


    The rest of the intel, as usual, wasn��t very valuable.


    The system tasks were also released on schedule.


    [New Task Released.]


    [Rescue Catherine.]


    [Task Reward: The 12th store, a barbershop.]


    [Note: Minimum monthly profit: 1 yuan.]


    The mention of the 12th store excited Li Zhiyan even more. Filled with anticipation for the future, Li Zhiyan drifted into a deep sleep.


    ...


    When Zhao Shumin woke up the next morning, she noticed Li Zhiyan��s leg resting on her body.


    Her face flushed with shame.


    Now that she was fully awake, she couldn��t help but wonder��how had she ended up with Li Zhiyan again last night...


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    She finally let out a sigh of relief. Finishing her morning routine, she headed to the kitchen to cook.


    Even as she walked, she carefully avoided the blind spots of the security cameras.


    In her heart, if the landlady discovered that she and Li Zhiyan were sleeping in the same room, it would be unbearably awkward.


    A short while later, Li Zhiyan joined her.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re so beautiful."


    Seeing the soft morning light cast over Zhao Shumin��s face, he genuinely complimented her.


    "You little rascal, talking nonsense again. Go and get ready for another matchmaking session for me."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t dwell on the topic with Zhao Shumin.


    He knew that if he really went to those matchmaking sessions, Zhao Shumin would just end up feeling heartbroken again.


    Women are always like this, saying one thing but meaning another.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ll buy you a set of makeup products soon. I think if you wear makeup, you��ll look even more stunning."


    Even without makeup, Zhao Shumin��s natural beauty made her look as though she was constantly pampered. If she added makeup to the mix, a whole new charm would emerge.


    The mere thought of Aunt Zhao in black stockings, high heels, and a short skirt, with a meticulously painted face, left Li Zhiyan feeling an almost overwhelming anticipation.


    "Xiao Yan, I��m too old for makeup now."


    "Forget it. I��m not interested in such things."


    It was clear that Zhao Shumin was reluctant, though Li Zhiyan didn��t seem surprised.


    Aunt Zhao only wore stockings because she wanted him to correct his mistakes. Otherwise, such a thing would never happen, let alone expecting her to wear makeup.


    The challenge seemed a bit daunting indeed.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Why don��t you give it a try? This is also to help me fix my bad habits, isn��t it?"


    "If you put on makeup, lipstick, wore high heels, black stockings, and posed for a photo,


    It��d look so beautiful."


    The mention of correcting bad habits seemed to slightly sway Zhao Shumin.


    "I��ll think about it, but honestly, I don��t even know how to apply makeup."


    "That��s easy."


    "Now there are tons of makeup tutorials online."


    "Aunt, if you wanted to learn, it��d be simple."


    "Just give me some time to think it over, alright?"


    "Alright, I understand, Aunt Zhao."


    "Aunt Zhao, you looked so beautiful last night."


    When Li Zhiyan brought up last night, Zhao Shumin blushed a deep crimson.


    This kid always managed to dig up the things that made her the most flustered.


    "Xiao Yan, stop talking nonsense again."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m serious. You were absolutely gorgeous, you completely captivated me."


    "Especially with your black stockings and high heels."


    Zhao Shumin gently pinched Li Zhiyan��s nose.


    "Don��t go saying such ridiculous things to your elders, do you understand?"

 Chapter 141 - 087 Humiliate Catherine, the 12th store of Li Zhiyan!_2

    Chapter 141: 087 Humiliate Catherine, the 12th store of Li Zhiyan!_2Here is the English translation: sea??h th�� NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Last night, Aunt drank too much. From now on, you need to keep your distance from Aunt."


    Zhao Shumin��s tone was very serious, yet deep inside, she was no longer as firm as she used to be.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Actually, it��s your reluctance to get close to me that makes me more prone to repeating those mistakes."


    Zhao Shumin always mistakenly believed that Li Zhiyan had a habit of stealing things.


    Li Zhiyan felt that, in fact, this misunderstanding wasn��t entirely bad��at least Zhao Shumin was always trying to help him correct his "wrongdoings."


    "What kind of logic is that?"


    "Aunt Zhao, think about it, it��s like managing water."


    "If you keep blocking it, it��s bound to cause a flood."


    "But if you occasionally relieve pressure by letting the water flow out, it won��t be as likely to flood, right?"


    Zhao Shumin listened to Li Zhiyan��s words and found some sense in them.


    "Aunt Zhao, how about we get together every two days? Does that work for you?"


    "If you help me out, I��ll do whatever you say."


    "What nonsense are you talking about?!"


    Zhao Shumin realized that Li Zhiyan��s twisted reasoning was overwhelming, and she always seemed to fall for it without meaning to.


    "You��re taking advantage of Aunt��s lack of education and spewing nonsense."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m telling the truth. If we meet every two days, I��ll surely stop making mistakes going forward."


    "You should focus on your work and find someone closer to your age. Aunt is old enough to be your mother."


    "Don��t put all your energy into Aunt."


    Zhao Shumin felt powerless against Li Zhiyan. This entanglement between them had gone too deep, and she also owed him many favors. For a moment, Zhao Shumin didn��t know what to do.


    "Aunt Zhao, I just don��t want to repeat the same mistakes. You remember what��s in my drawer, right?"


    "Aunt Zhao, just treat it as helping me out, okay? If we meet every two days."


    "I won��t overthink things anymore in the future."


    Seeing Zhao Shumin remain silent.


    Li Zhiyan continued, "Aunt Zhao, being together isn��t really a mistake."


    "Xiao Yan, we were both drunk before. That night, Aunt thought it was just a dream. So what happened between us truly was a mistake. Let��s stop this mistake, okay?"


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Actually, you should understand one thing."


    "A mistake made once or a hundred times has the same consequence!"


    "We��ve already made a mistake, so why care about a few more? It doesn��t matter."


    "Meeting every two days really isn��t a big deal."


    "Aunt Zhao, I promise."


    "I��ll do as you say from now on. If you want me to go on blind dates, I��ll go. If I succeed in finding someone, I won��t bother you anymore."


    Seeing how serious Li Zhiyan seemed.


    Zhao Shumin found herself conflicted again.


    To be honest, what Li Zhiyan said made some sense��a mistake done once is still a mistake if done ten times.


    But the very traditional Zhao Shumin couldn��t bring herself to say it out loud.


    During breakfast, she remained silent.


    Li Zhiyan felt somewhat disappointed too; it seemed that Aunt Zhao wasn��t so easy to manipulate. Or perhaps, deep inside, she couldn��t overcome her internal moral boundary.


    After breakfast, once Li Zhiyan had done the dishes, he slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door.


    But just as he reached the hallway, Zhao Shumin spoke up.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt will go out with you. Aunt needs to look for a job today."


    As Zhao Shumin followed him, Li Zhiyan felt an inexplicable sense that this time, things might work out.


    It wasn��t until they had gotten downstairs that Zhao Shumin finally spoke: "Xiao Yan, tell Aunt."


    "Do your words all hold true?"


    At this stage, Li Zhiyan could barely suppress his excitement.


    He knew��this time, it was really happening.


    "Yes, Aunt, I promise. My words absolutely count."


    "Once I find someone my age, I��ll definitely stop bothering you."


    Zhao Shumin gave a faint nod, assuming the posture of an elder.


    This was the only way she could convince herself that she was doing this for Li Zhiyan��s own good.


    "Alright, but Aunt needs to set some conditions."


    "Okay, I understand, Aunt. Go ahead."


    "First, meeting every two days is too frequent. Once a week."


    "Alright, I��ll follow your lead, Aunt."


    "Be prepared."


    "Yes, Aunt, I know."


    "That��s all for now. If Aunt thinks of anything else, we��ll talk later. Also, next time we meet will be next week. This week��s quota ends now."


    Clearly, Zhao Shumin had counted last night��s events in as this week��s meeting.


    "Alright, I understand, Aunt Zhao."


    "Mm, off you go to work now."


    Zhao Shumin patted Li Zhiyan��s face, treating him as though he were a child.


    After Li Zhiyan left, Zhao Shumin touched her own face, which was burning hot. How could she have agreed to something like this?


    ...


    On his way to work that day, Li Zhiyan was in an exceptionally good mood.


    When he arrived at the company, he was fully prepared to face Catherine��s workplace bullying.


    As usual, it wasn��t long before someone summoned him to Catherine��s office.


    Catherine lay imperiously on the couch, ordering Li Zhiyan to remove her high heels and massage her silk-stocking-clad feet.


    While massaging Catherine��s legs, his mind wandered to the thought of what would happen to her later that evening.


    This haughty woman��this time, she ought to get a scare.


    "Li Zhiyan."


    "President."

 Chapter 142 - 087 Humiliating Catherine, the 12th store of Li Zhiyan!_3

    Chapter 142: 087 Humiliating Catherine, the 12th store of Li Zhiyan!_3Looking at Li Zhiyan massaging her, Catherine felt immensely satisfied in her heart. This lowly yellow-skinned man truly obeys her every command without resistance.


    Whatever she tells him to do, he has no choice but to comply. This is the fate of anyone who dares to defy her.


    "Li Zhiyan, clean the yogurt off my hand."


    Catherine stretched out her finger and placed it in front of Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan had no choice but to swallow his humiliation and put Catherine��s finger in his mouth. This damned mare��someday he would repay her in kind.


    For now, however, there was no other option, like massaging Catherine��s black silk-clad jade feet��it was simply a matter of survival.


    "Not bad, Li Zhiyan. This month, your KPI has been completed, hasn��t it?"


    "It has been completed."


    "From now on, all KPIs you complete will be credited to my son. Next month, you��ll also need to run business errands for him."


    "If you don��t agree, I��ll make sure your life at this company becomes unbearable."


    Faced with Catherine��s threat, Li Zhiyan smiled faintly.


    "Alright, President."


    After all, he had already planned to slack off this month and wasn��t putting in any more effort. The internship period doesn��t include commissions anyway, so as for next month��s matters��he��d deal with those when the time came. As for agreeing in words but disobeying in action, that tactic was something Aunt Lai had taught him.


    If Catherine ever truly infringed on his interests, he could just go directly to Aunt Lai.


    "Good."


    Catherine extended her foot to Li Zhiyan��s face, as if praising him.


    Li Zhiyan held Catherine��s delicate leg and massaged it, catching faint whiffs of a subtle fragrance wafting into his nose. He subconsciously felt a wave of restlessness.


    ...


    In the morning, Li Zhiyan received his wild bonus.


    In the afternoon, he went to the practice road for driving school��s Subject Three and sought out his Subject Three instructor. Upon arriving, he spotted the well-covered He Yanrong.


    "Aunt Rong."


    "Xiao Yan!"


    He Yanrong excitedly took Li Zhiyan��s hand, appearing very close to him.


    "Now that I think of it, the point you taught me was so easy to remember��I��m not even sure I��ll pass Subject Two yet."


    Looking at Li Zhiyan in front of her, He Yanrong was reminded of how effortlessly he had coaxed Liu Fusheng into extreme contentment before.


    This child��s talents truly exceeded her expectations.


    "Aunt Rong, that man who harassed you hasn��t come by to practice Subject Three, has he?"


    "I think he failed Subject Two, so he probably won��t be coming for quite a while."


    "That��s good, Aunt Rong."


    "Xiao Yan, you��ve really helped me a lot lately." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He Yanrong removed her sunglasses, her ordinary peach blossom eyes revealing a certain look that made Li Zhiyan feel as though his soul was being drawn away.


    Their eyes met, and both recalled the fleeting moment when they kissed with the assist of Lai Feifei.


    Looking at He Yanrong, Li Zhiyan felt his heart burning with a fiery warmth.


    Meanwhile, He Yanrong also remembered that instant��she felt all the loneliness she had repressed for years had completely been drawn out in the moment she touched Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan, can you teach Auntie the basic principles of Go?"


    "Auntie really admires you."


    "Sure, let��s go sit under the tree and talk."


    While the two chatted, their relationship unknowingly grew closer. Li Zhiyan looked at He Yanrong��s seductively made-up face, and for a moment, he couldn��t tell whether she was an E or an F.


    At around five o��clock, Li Zhiyan returned to the company to clock in.


    Catherine wasn��t there, which meant he got a brief reprieve from being humiliated.


    That damned beast of a mare! Li Zhiyan had originally thought he could face her head-on and continue enduring her insults, even to the point of fighting against her black silk-clad leg. But he refused to yield.


    Still, thinking he would see Catherine later in the evening, Li Zhiyan wasn��t in a rush.


    Dinner was as simple as usual, and Li Zhiyan went to an internet bar to play games while idly studying.


    Back at home, Zhao Shumin felt restless.


    In the past, Li Zhiyan��s return time was always inconsistent, and staying out all night wasn��t unusual.


    But back then, Zhao Shumin had never paid it any mind.


    Now, however, everything had changed.


    In Zhao Shumin��s heart, Li Zhiyan��s status had already risen incredibly high. Skin-to-skin intimacy had rapidly deepened and melted their feelings for one another.


    Could it be that Xiao Yan had gone out to steal something again?


    Maybe it was because she had said this week was over? She should discuss this with Xiao Yan and not have spoken so definitively.


    Thinking this, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel distressed.


    After a long while, Zhao Shumin proactively called Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan, engrossed in his game at the internet bar, answered the call, feeling slightly surprised.


    "Aunt Zhao, what��s wrong? Did something happen?"


    Now, with several enemies surrounding Aunt Zhao, Li Zhiyan inwardly worried if something had happened to Zhao Shumin.


    "It��s nothing, Xiao Yan, Auntie was just a little worried about you not coming home for dinner yet, so I called to check in."


    Among people his age, Li Zhiyan had never truly experienced any real care.


    But since entering the Aunties�� circle, Li Zhiyan had genuinely felt warmth and strength in this otherwise cold, indifferent city.


    The Aunties were very caring toward him.

 Chapter 143 - 087 Humiliating Catherine, Li Zhiyan’s 12th store!_4

    Chapter 143: 087 Humiliating Catherine, Li Zhiyan��s 12th store!_4Even the aloof Aunt Shen has always been very caring and protective of me, and the Shanghai Three Aunts all treated me like a beloved younger generation.


    "I��m fine, Aunt, you don��t need to worry about me." S��ar?h the ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I��m doing great, you can relax."


    "I��m outside playing games right now, I might come back a bit late."


    Hearing this, Zhao Shumin felt much more at ease.


    "Alright, Aunt knows. But, Xiao Yan, you absolutely can��t do that kind of thing again."


    "Listen to Aunt, don��t make another mistake."


    "I know, Aunt. You already agreed to my conditions, there��s no way I��d continue to mess up."


    Li Zhiyan felt helpless in his heart.


    The image Aunt Zhao holds of him... it seems it can��t ever be erased.


    "Okay then, Xiao Yan, Aunt feels relieved now."


    "Today Aunt posted something on Douyin, got a few likes, and now a couple of people have reached out wanting to buy clothes from me."


    Saying this, Zhao Shumin was filled with hope for the future.


    Knowing Li Zhiyan, maybe her life wasn��t entirely hopeless after all.


    "Alright, I understand, Aunt. If it��s possible later, let��s get that online store set up."


    "By the way, Shang Shunsheng didn��t come looking for you today, did he?"


    "No, I didn��t see him. If I did, I��d give him a proper scolding."


    "It��s best not to meet with him at all. Aunt Zhao, both Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan, you really need to be cautious around them."


    "Who knows what they might pull��that��s always uncertain."


    "Alright, Aunt understands."


    They then chatted about many other things.


    After the call ended, Zhao Shumin turned her room��s fan back on.


    "If only I were 20 years old, or even 30 years old this year... how wonderful that would be..."


    Deep down, Zhao Shumin realized she truly had feelings for Li Zhiyan. Such a wonderful kid, so kind and attentive, treating her so well and showing utmost tenderness.


    And he��s so strong��if she were his age, they could be together without fear, get married, and live a comfortable life together forever.


    Even if she were 30 years old, with a 10-year age gap from Li Zhiyan,


    she could still be with him and overcome society��s judgment. But her age was far too advanced; she could easily be Li Zhiyan��s mother. Such feelings are absolutely unacceptable to society.


    "Luckily, Xiao Yan agreed to go on blind dates. In the future, he��ll surely find a girl he likes."


    Zhao Shumin thought, when that day comes, she��ll finally be liberated completely!


    ...


    That night, Li Zhiyan followed the intel to a bustling commercial street.


    The place was full of crowds and incredibly lively.


    Li Zhiyan scanned the area with his gaze.


    Soon, he spotted Catherine amidst the crowd, wearing black stockings, high heels, a tight-fitting skirt, and a blue button-up shirt.


    Her height and appearance were simply too striking��a perfect supermodel figure and face��and even at over forty years old, she was still exceptionally stunning.


    Wherever she went, she easily became the center of attention.


    "This foreign dame is really beautiful,"


    Though Li Zhiyan disliked Catherine, he couldn��t deny being impressed by her looks and figure.


    This woman really was incredibly attractive.


    It was a completely different charm than the Shanghai Three Aunts or Aunt Zhao��after all, the ethnicity was different, and the vibe was distinct too.


    At this moment, Catherine was scanning the surrounding Asian faces, her eyes brimming with superiority.


    She believed that as a beautiful white woman, she was meant to be admired by these Asians.


    Soon, Manier, squatting in a corner and smoking, took notice of the scene.


    Back in his hometown, Manier had been a poor nobody, ignored by everyone.


    His unattractive looks had made him deeply insecure, but ever since he came to Shanghai,


    he had already dated three girlfriends. Pursuing women suddenly felt easy.


    This newfound success led Manier to reevaluate his own charm; he now saw himself as quite an attractive man.


    When Catherine walked by, he instantly fixated on her.


    To marry a white woman like her and make her his wife��if he brought her back to his hometown, wouldn��t that be a glorious achievement?


    With this thought, Manier followed her.


    Soon, Catherine walked into a quieter street. Seeing his chance, Manier quickly stepped in front of her, blocking her path.


    "Beautiful lady, can we be friends?"


    "Add me on WeChat."


    At this moment, the disdain in Catherine��s eyes was almost palpable, on the verge of spilling out.


    She had always considered herself incomparably noble; getting close to someone like Manier made her feel insulted.


    "Get lost!"


    Catherine��s haughty attitude instantly enraged Manier, who was already an impulsive and violent person. He had hit his previous girlfriends, who had silently endured his actions.


    Now, hearing Catherine curse at him, he was ready to strike!


    "You filthy whore! Asking to get fucked, aren��t you?"


    Manier clenched his fists and pressed toward Catherine.


    This flustered Catherine; she realized she seemed to have provoked the man in front of her.


    Although Catherine stood at a tall 178cm, matching Manier��s height,


    a woman was, after all, a woman��there was a fundamental difference in strength between men and women.


    Manier could easily beat Catherine black and blue.


    "You filthy bitch, you dare insult me? I��ll show you what being a man means right now!"

 Chapter 144 - 087 Humiliating Catherine, Li Zhiyan’s 12th Store!_5

    Chapter 144: 087 Humiliating Catherine, Li Zhiyan��s 12th Store!_5Manier decided to pin Catherine down first, and then forcefully kiss her, to make this woman understand the cost of looking down on him!


    "Help!"


    Catherine called for help to a few passersby nearby, but they all quickened their pace and left, acting as if it was none of their business.


    This made Catherine feel a sense of despair.


    As she was about to fight Manier with all her might, a voice she was familiar with rang out.


    "Let go of Miss Catherine!"


    Li Zhiyan walked over to the front, and Catherine hurriedly came behind him.


    "Hurry, save me!"


    Even though Li Zhiyan had arrived, Catherine still didn��t hold much hope, as when it comes to fighting, someone as strong as Carnier was certainly going to be very powerful.


    "Hold him off, I��ll call the police right away!"


    "Don��t get yourself killed!"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    This woman really does look down on me from the bottom of her heart.


    "BRO, get out of the way! Don��t meddle in things that don��t concern you."


    "Screw you, who��s your BRO!"


    Li Zhiyan went up and kicked Manier, starting an unrestricted fighting match.


    Manier only felt the kicks from the opponent were extremely fast.


    Before he could even react, he took a kick to his stomach.


    The pain activated his violent genes.


    He roared angrily and charged at Li Zhiyan!


    The two engaged in a fight that seemed evenly matched, but in fact, Li Zhiyan was dominating him the entire time.


    Every punch landed with a satisfyingly exciting sound!


    Soon, Manier was kneeling on the ground, unable to move, with sweat dripping constantly from his forehead. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He had clearly lost his fighting ability.


    Lying on the ground, whining incessantly, Manier just wished to return to his hometown. He had heard rumors of kung fu here and didn��t believe them, but after taking a severe beating, he truly believed it now.


    The East truly is an ancient and mysterious country!


    Just after calling the police, Catherine stood dumbfounded at the scene.


    How could this Li Zhiyan, an Asian, fight so well!


    Is this the legendary kung fu?


    This Manier is so strong, yet he couldn��t defeat Li Zhiyan!


    Before long, local police officers arrived and took all three of them to the police station.


    Nowadays, with surveillance cameras everywhere, handling such incidents was very straightforward and simple.


    Manier was detained on the spot, while Li Zhiyan and Catherine were escorted out of the police station.


    After coming out,


    Catherine still arrogantly said, "Li Zhiyan, I didn��t expect you to be so capable. I always thought Asians couldn��t beat black people."


    "However, in terms of being lowly, Manier is the lowest."


    Li Zhiyan always knew about Catherine��s superiority complex because she was white.


    He didn��t bother explaining to Catherine what true fighting power was.


    "I still have to thank you today."


    "Thank you for saving me, Li Zhiyan."


    As she spoke, Catherine began to feel a headache.


    She truly looked down on Li Zhiyan in her heart!


    A mere disobedient Asian, but today Li Zhiyan saved her. If not for him, she might have been taken advantage of or even violated by Manier.


    In such a case, she would feel disgusted enough to consider ending her life.


    "This is my token of gratitude."


    "Take it, so I can feel more at ease."


    Catherine took out 1000 US Dollars from her bag.


    "This 1000 US Dollars, when exchanged, is more than your monthly salary. Take it."


    Li Zhiyan smiled.


    "If President Catherine wants to thank me so much, you better keep it."


    "Tonight, no matter who was being forced and insulted by Manier, I would have stepped in."


    Li Zhiyan��s attitude made Catherine feel very angry that this damn Asian would dare to ignore her reward?


    "Li Zhiyan, tell me, is it that the money is too little? I dislike owing people favors the most. Just tell me what you want."


    "President Catherine, I know your heart carries a sense of superiority. If you want to repay me."


    "Just close your eyes."


    Li Zhiyan knew that Catherine could never have any feelings for him. Since she looked down on him, making her feel uncomfortable was the best revenge.


    Li Zhiyan decided to kiss Catherine once.


    After all, kissing someone she looked down upon would be an absolute punishment for the proud Catherine��s heart.


    Catherine took a deep breath, not knowing what Li Zhiyan intended to do.


    Could it be that Li Zhiyan wanted to slap her?


    She made him clean toilets every day, surely his heart held a lot of resentment.


    After struggling for a while, Catherine closed her eyes.


    Looking at the beautiful Western woman with her eyes closed tightly,


    Li Zhiyan directly kissed Catherine on the lips, knowing that this would definitely keep Catherine awake all night.


    After all, deep down, she looked down on Asians and looked down on him.


    At this moment, Catherine��s heart felt a sense of suffocation.

 Chapter 145 - 088 ????? Zhao Shumin’s helplessness, a reward from Mixue Ice City!

    Chapter 145: 088 ????? Zhao Shumin��s helplessness, a reward from Mixue Ice City!Catherine never thought, not even in her wildest dreams.


    Li Zhiyan actually kissed her! It felt like she was dreaming!


    That lowly yellow-skinned man! He dared to kiss her.


    For a moment, Catherine felt her very soul was insulted. She was a noble white woman, and the CEO of the company��Li Zhiyan was nothing more than a dog she kept!


    Catherine shoved Li Zhiyan away with all her might.


    "What are you doing?!"


    "You lowly yellow-skinned man! You stupid beast!"


    Catherine, after all, wasn��t a native of the East, so her words were excessively formal.


    At this moment, Catherine was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on��she was completely losing it.


    When she looked at Li Zhiyan, the anger and humiliation in her eyes were unmistakable!


    "President, I was just sparing you from a greater insult��it��s only a kiss."


    "No need to be so furious."


    "As if you were worthy! You lowly beast!"


    Catherine��s constant insults and belittlement of Li Zhiyan made him feel pretty good inside.


    This was Catherine utterly losing her composure.


    "What��s the matter? Want to cut out your tongue now?"


    Li Zhiyan smirked, watching the frantic Catherine grow even more agitated��it brought him even greater satisfaction.


    Catherine swung her arm full force to slap Li Zhiyan across the face.


    But Li Zhiyan��s reflexes now were lightning quick!


    How could he let Catherine hit him? He seized her wrist, leaving her completely unable to move.


    She aimed a kick at Li Zhiyan with her long, black-stocking-clad leg, but even her beautiful leg was caught by Li Zhiyan.


    This left Catherine completely immobilized. sea??h th�� n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t take his eyes off the deep gorge before him.


    He was thoroughly enjoying the scene before him.


    "Let me go!"


    "We��re done here."


    Catherine calmed down. She knew she couldn��t win against Li Zhiyan��after all, even that Nige was easily defeated by him.


    He was undoubtedly skilled in rumored martial arts. If she kept tangling with him here, the outcome would certainly not be in her favor.


    "Consider that kiss my gift to you. Now we��re even!"


    Li Zhiyan released Catherine, glanced at her expression, and turned to leave.


    At this moment, his heart overflowed with joy. Catherine had been incessantly suppressing him.


    But since she was the head of the branch company, Li Zhiyan hadn��t had any better options in confronting her.


    Today, he finally got his revenge. Watching the look of utmost anguish on her face, Li Zhiyan knew for sure that Catherine��s heart was suffering immensely.


    This was precisely the effect he wanted.


    From Catherine��s perspective, it was probably like an undefeatable king being taken down by a stubborn bronze-tier nobody.


    In the future, if he brought Catherine some delicacies, she��d probably be fuming with rage.


    The more she looked down on him, the more that kiss would devastate her!


    ...


    When Catherine returned home, she walked straight into her bedroom without saying a word.


    Liu Yichen thought it was very strange.


    What��s wrong with Mom now? Who made her upset again?


    "Mom, what��s wrong? Not in a good mood?"


    "How��s Li Zhiyan doing with arranging my KPI stuff?"


    Hearing Li Zhiyan��s name.


    Catherine felt even more irritable. She went back to her room and shut the door behind her.


    After taking off her high heels and lying on her bed, Catherine looked at her impossibly long, black-stocking-clad legs, feeling utterly humiliated and miserable.


    That damned Li Zhiyan! To think he kissed her��even though it lasted only a few seconds, the feeling was etched in her mind forever.


    After all, Li Zhiyan was just a slave in her eyes!


    As the thought lingered, Catherine rushed into the bathroom and began brushing her teeth frantically, desperate to erase the sensation of Li Zhiyan.


    ...


    Back at home, Li Zhiyan��s mood was still riding high.


    Hearing the commotion, Zhao Shumin walked into the living room, intending to join Li Zhiyan in his room for some sewing.


    "Xiao Yan, what��s going on? Won the lottery today? You��re so happy."


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin glanced warily at Li Zhiyan��s pockets, wondering if he��d done something sneaky again��if so, that wouldn��t do.


    But after finding no silk stockings or anything suspicious, Zhao Shumin let out a sigh of relief.


    "No, Aunt, just work going smoothly."


    "Smooth is good."


    "Xiao Yan, lately more and more people have been asking about the handmade clothes I��ve been sewing. Should we open a shop?"


    "Let��s apply for it in a bit."


    Once back in his room, Li Zhiyan turned on the air conditioner and started helping Zhao Shumin set things up.


    Right now, Aunt Zhao already had more than four thousand followers on TikTok, which made Li Zhiyan feel that Aunt Zhao truly had the potential to become an online celebrity.


    If Aunt Zhao were willing to show her face and flaunt her figure.


    She could probably become a somewhat famous influencer in a short amount of time.


    After busying himself for a while, Li Zhiyan handed the phone back to Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt, let��s keep observing for now. Later, I��ll help you put up the product listing��we��ll sell each handmade piece for 888 yuan."


    "888... isn��t that too expensive?"


    Zhao Shumin said, sewing a newly made women��s T-shirt, her heart full of apprehension.


    "Not too expensive, Aunt Zhao. In clothing, design is everything, plus Aunt Zhao can tailor the clothes to fit their figures. The styles are so beautiful��there are definitely people who��ll pay for it."

 Chapter 146 - 088 ????? Zhao Shumin’s helplessness, a reward from Mixue Ice City!_2

    Chapter 146: 088 ????? Zhao Shumin��s helplessness, a reward from Mixue Ice City!_2"If the sales are good, we can raise the price further later."


    "At some places that specialize in high-end custom clothing, a single outfit can sell for tens of thousands."


    Li Zhiyan felt that Zhao Shumin making custom clothing definitely had a very promising future.


    "Alright, Aunt will do as you say."


    Zhao Shumin trusted Li Zhiyan deeply.


    Over the following hours, Zhao Shumin worked on her sewing, while Li Zhiyan studied nearby. The two chatted occasionally, and a feeling of home quietly spread in both their hearts.


    Watching Zhao Shumin as she focused on her needlework,


    Li Zhiyan felt an overwhelming sense of security. When Aunt Zhao had sensed danger before, she had always stepped in front of him to shield and protect him.


    "Aunt Zhao, we really feel like family now."


    "What, do you think I��m like your mom and you��re like my son?"


    "No, you��re more like my wife."


    "Stop talking nonsense. Where in the world does a wife end up being twenty years older than her husband? Aunt��s old enough to be your mom."


    "It��s not the same anymore. Plenty of people today have relationships with a twenty-year age gap."


    "Focus on your studies and stop talking nonsense."


    "Okay."


    ...


    At Catherine��s house.


    After brushing her teeth more than a dozen times, Catherine still felt terribly uncomfortable.


    She had suppressed years of loneliness in her heart.


    So in the office, Catherine had been venting her loneliness by exploiting and oppressing Li Zhiyan.


    But she had never intended for anything to happen between her and Li Zhiyan.


    Because she looked down on Li Zhiyan immensely, even though he was far more impressive than an average Eastern man.


    Yet she always positioned herself high above him.


    What happened today had truly left Catherine unable to accept reality.


    Still, while feeling humiliated and disgusted, an awakening stirred within Catherine��her suppressed loneliness surged forth because of Li Zhiyan.


    Finally, she closed her eyes, intending to relax for a while.


    Then she began pondering how she could continue to shame and deal with Li Zhiyan moving forward.


    ...


    "It��s late. Aunt will head to bed now."


    Rising to leave Li Zhiyan��s room, Zhao Shumin was stopped.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t be in such a hurry to go."


    Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin from behind, causing her to instinctively swallow and feel a wave of inner heat.


    Every time Li Zhiyan embraced Zhao Shumin, it left her feeling out of control.


    The solitude and stress she carried were consistently ignited by Li Zhiyan��s passionate warmth,


    creating an intense and undeniable chemistry.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing now? Time for bed."


    Though her body felt weak, Zhao Shumin secretly hoped Li Zhiyan would hold her tighter.


    But she still worked hard to restrain herself.


    She was his elder and had promised to accompany him only once a week.


    She couldn��t allow herself to indulge too much; yielding to the current situation would be wrong.


    Zhao Shumin repeatedly told herself to stay calm and collected.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Could you sleep together with me tonight?"


    "Aunt already slept with you last night."


    "Aunt Zhao, but didn��t we agree one night a week?"


    "Last night was already the night for this week, so we can��t do this now."


    Although Zhao Shumin wanted to leave, Li Zhiyan tightly hugged her.


    "Aunt Zhao, didn��t we agree this morning? That means it should start from today. Anything that happened before the agreement shouldn��t count."


    "Xiao Yan, don��t touch Aunt��s legs..."


    Zhao Shumin��s voice wavered with helplessness and embarrassment. This kid��always so pushy!


    "Aunt, starting today should be right for this week."


    "Isn��t that correct?" sea??h th�� ��ovelFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No, that��s not right."


    She tried to push back, unwilling to keep indulging Li Zhiyan any further.


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao."


    "Then you can go back."


    Surprisingly, Li Zhiyan let go of Zhao Shumin, something she didn��t anticipate.


    She had thought Li Zhiyan would stubbornly insist.


    But unexpectedly, he relented. As she breathed a sigh of relief, she also felt an odd pang of disappointment in her heart.


    Why hadn��t the kid been a bit more persistent?


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Wait."


    When Zhao Shumin tried to leave, Li Zhiyan called her back again.


    "What is it?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I want a kiss."


    "Why do you want a kiss again?"


    "This was something we agreed on beforehand."


    "So we must follow through on it, right?"


    Remembering her promise with him, Zhao Shumin had no choice but to stop in her tracks. She had to keep her word��she couldn��t go back on her agreement.


    She paused, staying rooted to the spot, and Li Zhiyan picked her up, carrying her toward the bed.


    "Isn��t it just a kiss?"


    "Why are you putting me on the bed?"


    "Aunt Zhao, the way we kiss should be my decision, should it not? That��s what you agreed to."


    After placing the pajama-clad Zhao Shumin onto the bed,


    her face turned red.


    "Xiao Yan, why are you lying on top of me?"


    "To kiss."


    Saying so, Li Zhiyan bent down and kissed her, causing her heart to race nervously.


    She realized she��d fallen into a trap; earlier, she��d been free to leave,


    but now, leaving seemed impossible.


    "Mmm..."


    Though aware of the inappropriate situation, Zhao Shumin still responded to him.


    Their heated kiss sent waves of passion through her heart.


    Unconsciously, she tightly embraced Li Zhiyan.


    They only separated after what felt like a long time.


    Li Zhiyan, seeing her flushed cheeks, gave her a soft peck again.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan. Aunt should go back to sleep now."


    Attempting to rise again, Zhao Shumin was stopped by Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t leave yet. You can��t go right now."


    "Let go of me, Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt, you��re someone who follows reason, right?"


    Looking at her blushing face and the depths of her curves, Li Zhiyan felt completely captivated by the moment.


    "Of course, Aunt always follows reason..."


    Her voice now barely audible.


    "Then shouldn��t our agreement from this morning count starting today? Aunt, it can��t start from yesterday."


    "Otherwise, I��ll be at a loss."


    "Again with these ridiculous arguments!"


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m simply being reasonable. You��re the most reasonable person, aren��t you?"


    "And as my elder, you teach me life��s rules and help me correct my mistakes."


    "But if even my elder doesn��t follow reason, how can I learn to listen to you?"


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Don��t you think so?"


    Unable to bear his intense gaze, Zhao Shumin closed her eyes.


    "Fine, Aunt can��t argue with you. Starting today, this is the week."


    "But the same rules apply, you understand..."


    Afterward, Zhao Shumin fell silent, clearly acquiescing to his reasoning.


    Seeing her yield, Li Zhiyan felt thrilled inside.


    He then leaned in to kiss her again.


    Though halfheartedly resisting, Zhao Shumin didn��t truly push back.


    ...


    A long while later, Li Zhiyan lay under the covers, holding Zhao Shumin.


    As he breathed in her scent, he felt a deep sense of comfort.


    He was utterly enamored with the feeling of having Aunt Zhao by his side through the long night.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so nice."


    "Still running your mouth."


    Zhao Shumin gently stroked his face, feeling as if she were in a dream. Their relationship seemed to be progressing at an astonishing pace.


    Everything felt surreal because of how much had recently happened.


    "Aunt Zhao, hold me tight."


    "Alright, holding you tight, you little rascal."


    Like cradling a child, Zhao Shumin embraced Li Zhiyan firmly, feeling deeply at peace.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan began mentally tallying his twelve stores.


    He had 2 discount stores, 2 small supermarkets, 2 breakfast shops, 2 billiard halls, 2 foot massage parlors, and 2 hair salons!


    The date to calculate monthly earnings wasn��t far off.


    o��clock came quickly, and system updates refreshed promptly.


    [Lai Feifei��s brother lost fifty thousand yuan playing cards, so the debt collectors will go to Lai Feifei��s house to demand repayment.]


    [Catherine, unable to sleep, is plotting ways to make your life miserable and humiliate you for the kiss. She feels utterly ashamed.]


    [Buy this stack of scratch tickets at this Lottery Store to profit 1,500 yuan.]


    [New task issued: Help Lai Feifei drive away the debt collectors. Reward for task completion:]


    [1 Mixue Ice City store.]


    The release of this new mission immediately energized Li Zhiyan.


    "They��re even offering Mixue Ice City as a reward!"

 Chapter 147 - 089 Going to Work, Catherine’s Surprise Attack

    Chapter 147: 089 Going to Work, Catherine��s Surprise AttackLi Zhiyan, who already owned 12 stores, didn��t expect that his 13th store was coming.


    But Lai Aunt��s brother is truly a beast.


    He actually went gambling outside and left the trouble for Lai Aunt to deal with in the end.


    Thinking about the Mercedes E that Lai Tianming bought using Lai Aunt��s money, and how he still wanted to borrow more money from her, Li Zhiyan felt a deep disgust for this man.


    That��s why this time, the task of helping Lai Aunt drive away the debt collectors was something he had to take on personally.


    He just didn��t know how much money his 12 stores would yield at the end of the month.


    "Xiao Yan, behave yourself."


    Feeling Li Zhiyan moving restlessly, Zhao Shumin hugged him and said,


    "I understand, Aunt Zhao, I��ll be very obedient."


    Saying this, Li Zhiyan kissed Zhao Shumin on the lips.


    "What are you doing?"


    Zhao Shumin felt completely helpless against Li Zhiyan. This kid was truly her ultimate weakness.


    It seemed she could only indulge him.


    "Promise me, by the end of this week."


    Zhao Shumin felt a faint fear inside, worrying that Li Zhiyan wouldn��t keep his promise.


    "I know, Aunt. I just want to change positions to hug you."


    "Don��t touch Aunt��s legs."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ll sleep like this."


    "Alright then..."


    After hugging each other, the two slowly fell asleep.


    ...


    The next day, after washing up and returning to his room as usual, Li Zhiyan found that Zhao Shumin had already prepared breakfast for him.


    "Aunt Zhao, it smells amazing."


    "Sit down and eat, Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "I think a week is too long. Can we make it three days instead?"


    Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin from behind, inhaling her scent, and tried to negotiate with her.


    "No, Xiao Yan. Let go of Aunt, or she��ll get angry."


    "We��ve already agreed on this, and we can��t go back on it."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t really expect Zhao Shumin to agree. He wasn��t anxious at all; he believed that their situation was bound to progress eventually.


    After all, once certain things start, there��s no going back.


    Li Zhiyan understood this clearly.


    "Alright, Aunt, let��s eat first."


    Seeing Li Zhiyan calm down, deep down, Zhao Shumin felt a faint sense of loss.


    But this kind of loss was something Zhao Shumin dared not explore.


    She feared societal judgment and knew very well that her relationship with Li Zhiyan, this inappropriate connection, had no future.


    After all, the age gap between them was simply too large.


    ...


    On the way, Li Zhiyan felt a strange thrill bubbling inside him, like he was buzzing at 21 points of excitement. He was still growing.


    Now, even Manier standing in front of him was nothing!


    Arriving at the company building, Li Zhiyan saw a familiar figure walking in from outside.


    Catherine, the tall blond beauty. The moment their eyes met, Li Zhiyan recalled how he had saved Catherine during last night��s mission. The pleasant satisfaction still lingered in his heart.


    Especially the intelligence report later that suggested Catherine had tossed and turned all night. S��arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan truly felt like he had earned his revenge.


    After stepping into the executive elevator, Catherine clenched her fist tightly. Her whole body was slightly trembling��she hadn��t slept well last night.


    The image of Li Zhiyan kissing her repeatedly replayed in her mind.


    This couldn��t go on. She had to teach Li Zhiyan a lesson. Otherwise, she wouldn��t be able to swallow her resentment!


    This lowly Asian man, how dare he��how could he deserve to kiss her! Even though he had saved her from Brother Ni��s hands, he was still lowly.


    Catherine arrived at the company quickly.


    Seeing Liu Jinxin, she spoke with a sour expression, "Tell Li Zhiyan to come to my office later."


    From Catherine��s eyes, Liu Jinxin could see the seething anger in her gaze. It was obvious she planned to deal with Li Zhiyan again.


    Poor Li Zhiyan, living in perpetual torment every day.


    Totally unlike himself, who had already earned Catherine��s recognition and appreciation��with a bright future ahead!


    "President, are you satisfied with the work I��ve completed?"


    "Very satisfied."


    Catherine didn��t even understand what Liu Jinxin was saying.


    But she knew that Liu Jinxin had a fairly good relationship with her son, Liu Yichen, so she decided to show a little courtesy.


    "Keep it up. There��ll be promotion opportunities for you in the future."


    Watching Catherine enter her office, Liu Jinxin clenched his fists tightly, feeling a surge of anticipation even for mundane tasks like scrubbing toilets!


    It seemed that his promotion day wasn��t far off!


    At that moment, Li Zhiyan also arrived at the company.


    "Li Zhiyan, the president wants you to go to her office."


    Seeing Liu Jinxin��s schadenfreude, Li Zhiyan muttered under his breath, cursing him silently as an idiot.


    Aunt Rong was such a wonderful woman; how could she give birth to such a scumbag?


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t forgotten Liu Jinxin��s past, ruthlessly mocking a classmate��s physical imperfections.


    Opening the door to Catherine��s office, Li Zhiyan wondered what tricks Catherine had up her sleeve this time.


    "Come over here and clean my high heels."


    Catherine lay on the sofa, seemingly unchanged from before.


    But upon seeing Li Zhiyan today,


    her face flushed slightly. Li Zhiyan couldn��t tell if it was from anger or humiliation.


    One thing Li Zhiyan was certain of: Catherine would never like him.

 Chapter 148 - 089 Going to Work, Catherine’s Sneak Attack_2

    Chapter 148: 089 Going to Work, Catherine��s Sneak Attack_2Deep down, she looked down on Asians. In her eyes, I was just someone she could manipulate as she pleased.


    Back then, after I offended Liu Yichen, she immediately assigned me to clean the toilets and even wanted to transfer my KPIs to Liu Yichen.


    If it weren��t for Aunt Lai��s connections, I can only imagine the kind of workplace bullying I��d have endured.


    Even with Aunt Lai��s relationship on my side, I still have to massage Catherine��s black silk-clad feet every day and let her rest them on my stomach.


    Picking up a towel from nearby, I helped Catherine wipe her high heels.


    "Massage my feet."


    As she spoke, Catherine suddenly tried to surprise me by kicking at me with one of her high heels.


    Getting hit with high heels really hurts.


    Catherine was convinced that this kick would make me cry out in pain.


    But with the [quick reaction] attribute I possessed, I could respond super fast to situations like these.


    In my eyes, Catherine��s movements felt laughably slow.


    Effortlessly, I caught her high heel and took it off.


    I held Catherine��s black silk-covered foot in my hand.


    The texture was remarkably soft, and I even found myself enjoying the sensation a bit.


    "What��s the matter, CEO? Why so forceful?"


    Inside, Catherine felt humiliated and furious. Her moves had been easily intercepted by me.


    "Massage my foot!"


    Without bothering to hide her frustration, Catherine lay back.


    Thinking about how obedient I was at the office, cleaning toilets without complaint, Catherine finally felt more balanced inside.


    My hands continued kneading Catherine��s calves.


    After a while, Catherine couldn��t let go of her wicked thoughts and tried to push her foot into my mouth.


    She believed that in Eastern culture, such an act was deeply humiliating.


    It was the perfect way to deliver a psychological blow to me.


    She suddenly raised her leg and aimed another kick at me, intending to disgrace me.


    Yet her movements were still far from escaping my quick reflexes.


    I effortlessly caught her calf.


    I looked at Catherine and said, "CEO, what��s wrong? Acting jumpy today."


    "Massage my calf!"


    Having failed twice in her sneak attacks, Catherine could only give up trying to ambush me.


    If she wanted to use violence, it was clear she didn��t have the capability.


    After all, even that guy Ni was easily overwhelmed by me��I must��ve learned some legendary martial arts.


    Although many people claimed that martial arts didn��t really exist, Catherine has always believed that ancient nations like those with a 5,000-year-old civilization must have some things science couldn��t explain!


    Things like witchcraft or martial arts.


    After over half an hour of massaging, Catherine finally let me leave.


    Watching my retreating figure, Catherine cursed, "Damn Li Zhiyan, you filthy Asian."


    "How dare you do this to me? I��ll make sure you pay!"


    "I��ll make you eat my foot!"


    Catherine felt that unless she punished me, she��d never be able to vent the anger festering in her heart!


    ...


    In the morning, while slacking off, I went to the Lottery Store to collect my latest winnings.


    After picking up this round of winnings,


    my savings had surpassed 180,000��still far away from the main mission��s one billion cash goal.


    But I wasn��t in a hurry. The income from the 12 stores and the soon-to-be-opened Mixue Ice City would contribute significantly. S��arch* The N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Judging by the generous rewards of the current system tasks, the ultimate goal didn��t seem all that farfetched.


    "Let��s go check out my Two Yuan Store."


    I scanned a Qingju bike and rode to my Two Yuan Store.


    When the cashier spotted me coming, she enthusiastically called out, "Boss!"


    The ordinary-looking girl gazed at me with eyes full of admiration. After all, I was just a young man,


    but I already owned a store.


    "Alright, carry on with your work. I��m just taking a look."


    Every time the system awarded me something, it seamlessly incorporated the relevant store into my ownership. The employees knew that I was the boss��everything was perfectly logical.


    Using some useless bits of information, I also discovered that buying scratch tickets in the Lottery Store


    would never draw any attention, regardless of how much I won.


    This was one of the system��s unique abilities.


    It really helped ease some of my concerns. Previously, I had worried about being targeted by ill-intentioned individuals, but with the system in place, there was no need to overthink.


    Surveying my territory,


    a strong sense of accomplishment welled up in me. Just after graduation, I��d been like a stray dog on the street, utterly disheveled.


    Begging everywhere for a job, but now, thanks to the system, I owned so many stores.


    After taking a look around, I left in high spirits. Soon, I visited several of my other stores and did a quick check there as well.


    In the afternoon, I arrived at the practice field for the driving test��s third module.


    For me, this third module was ridiculously simple.


    The current difficulty lay in scheduling an appointment for the actual exam.


    "Aunt Rong!"


    He Yanrong walked over, dressed in a tracksuit and wrapped up tightly to fend off the sun. I knew all of the Shanghai Three Aunts were extremely conscientious about skincare.

 Chapter 149 - 089 Going to Work, Catherine’s Surprise Attack_3

    Chapter 149: 089 Going to Work, Catherine��s Surprise Attack_3"Xiao Yan, my dear student."


    These days, every time He Yanrong sees Li Zhiyan, she can��t help but feel this overwhelming joy and excitement inside her.


    This always brings Liu Li��s words to the forefront of her mind.


    In our line of work, you must never develop feelings for a man.


    Many times, He Yanrong wonders if she really has feelings for Li Zhiyan, especially since that incident where Lai Feifei practically pinned her down.


    After that split-second French kiss between the two of them, it felt like a piece of the loneliness and repression buried deep within He Yanrong was suddenly drawn out.


    "Aunt Rong, how��s your practice for the third part of the driving test going?"


    "It��s alright, but honestly, Auntie can never match your level of brilliance."


    "You barely practiced for part two and still passed it in one shot!"


    He Yanrong has always deeply admired Li Zhiyan, and after finding out that he also plays Go, her fondness for him has completely spiraled out of control.


    "Aunt Rong, that college student hasn��t been harassing you recently, has he?"


    "No, don��t worry about it, Xiao Yan."


    He Yanrong took off her sunglasses, her tender peach blossom eyes meeting his gaze, her face framed by bewitchingly heavy makeup.


    Li Zhiyan, too, found it hard to suppress his instincts.


    The two of them kept chatting, and through their conversation, their bond deepened out of sight and out of mind.


    ...


    At 4 PM, Li Zhiyan rode his bike to Lai Feifei��s villa.


    Given the task at hand from the *system*, Li Zhiyan knew that Lai Tianming��s creditors would probably show up very soon.


    "Aunt Lai!"


    Standing in the villa��s courtyard, under the flower trellis, was Lai Feifei with a glass of liquor in hand.


    Li Zhiyan quickly realized this was *drunk aunt* mode!


    "Zaizai!"


    Lai Feifei stood up, waving at Li Zhiyan with enthusiasm.


    "Zaizai, do you miss Mommy?"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    By now, he was well accustomed to how the drunken Lai Feifei always mistook him for her son.


    He walked to the door and opened it, where Feifei took his hand and led him toward the flower trellis in the courtyard.


    There were several lush trees here, vines and blossoms climbing a wooden arbor, and even a misting system spraying a fine, cool fog over the space.


    The sight alone felt refreshing and soothing.


    "Aunt Lai, you really know how to live the good life."


    Looking at her luxurious lounge chair, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but speak with envy. A setup like this was something only a tiny fraction of people in Shanghai could afford.


    As for him, there was no hope of that now. His savings of 180,000 yuan may have felt substantial, but to the wealthy, it was little more than pocket change.


    "Zaizai, come cuddle with Mommy for a while!"


    Arriving at the lounge chair, Lai Feifei pulled Li Zhiyan down to lie beside her.


    She then picked her phone back up, her face rosy, her eyes dreamy and unfocused.


    In this tipsy, uninhibited state, Lai Feifei was completely unlike the poised, cold Shanghai socialite she made herself out to be.


    "Zaizai, rest your head on Auntie��s shoulder."


    As he lay down, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help noticing the deep cleft stretching into infinity in front of him.


    Aunt Lai might not have been as, shall we say, *gifted* as Aunt Shen or Aunt Rong...


    But to any average person, she was still an unattainable beauty. And as petite as she was at just 160 cm tall, her lush curves were nothing short of a miracle.


    At this moment, Li Zhiyan��s attention was caught by the stock trading app displayed on Lai Feifei��s screen.


    Her account balance showed over 10 million yuan. His throat went dry as he swallowed hard�� Aunt Lai, as expected, was astonishingly deep and mysterious.


    "Aunt Lai, you play stocks with *that* much money?"


    "Yep."


    "Gotta do something to pass the time."


    "I��m thinking of doubling down before the National Day holiday. Maybe I can make a quick buck."


    "Aunt Lai, I thought everyone says the A-shares market never goes up, though."


    "Meh, who cares? It��s worth a shot."


    Lai Feifei wrapped her arms around Li Zhiyan and pulled him into her embrace.


    "Zaizai, come read novels with Mommy."


    She switched to the reading app on her phone, continuing with whatever book she was in the middle of.


    "Xiao Dong, feeling pretty proud of yourself right now, aren��t you!"


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    The overly dramatic plot of the novel made Li Zhiyan feel a little embarrassed. No wonder Feifei was called a boozehound�� she certainly lived up to the name!


    "Zaizai, Auntie loves these pure romance novels. No... uh, *cuckold scenarios*."


    "Zaizai, come, feel Auntie��s legs, touch my thigh."


    "Auntie��s wearing black stockings."


    Lai Feifei��s shameless antics continued as always, making Li Zhiyan��s chest feel uncomfortably warm. S��ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Just then, outside, several tattooed men��the ones who��d beaten Lai Tianming in gambling��started walking toward them.

 Chapter 150 - 090 Zaizai, you are really warm

    Chapter 150: 090 Zaizai, you are really warmThe tattooed men all dressed very similarly.


    They wore T-shirts designed to expose their entire arms, intentionally showing off their tattoos.


    At first glance, they exuded a strong "streetwise" vibe.


    Li Zhiyan immediately recognized that these people were "gangster types."


    However, these guys were clearly low-level nobodies, since real gangsters who��d once struck fear into people��s hearts had mostly cleaned up their acts and transformed into businessmen by now.


    And yet, these men still dared to show up to collect gambling debts.


    They really didn��t have a shred of common sense.


    Soon, the tattooed men arrived at Lai Feifei��s villa entrance.


    "Is this Ms. Lai��s home?"


    Lai Feifei wasn��t fazed at the sight of the tattooed men approaching. With her abilities and background, dealing with a few small-time thugs was a piece of cake.


    "Zaizai, let��s go see what��s going on."


    Originally, Lai Feifei had wanted to take Li Zhiyan��s hand and brush it against her own leg, but given the current situation, they needed to figure out who these people were first.


    "Alright, Aunt Lai."


    Letting Lai Feifei hold his hand, Li Zhiyan noticed how tightly she gripped it.


    Ever since the dragon fruit incident and their kiss, Lai Feifei seemed to no longer pay attention to boundaries when it came to physical contact. Sometimes, she��d even latch onto him like a "Lai-style octopus."


    Of course, this only happened when she was drunk.


    An un-drunk version of Aunt Lai was indeed a cool and aloof Shanghai lady.


    She��d call him by his name and not use nicknames like Zaizai.


    When they reached the entrance.


    Lai Feifei looked at them with a hint of confusion and asked, "Who are you? Do we know each other?"


    The tattooed man leading the group, Wang Zhi, stared at Lai Feifei, clearly surprised.


    He hadn��t expected Lai Tianming��s sister to be this stunning.


    And, just as Lai Tianming had claimed, his sister was a wealthy woman living in a villa.


    With this much money, a debt of fifty thousand yuan was nothing to her.


    "Miss, we don��t know each other, but your brother knows me."


    "This is the 50,000 yuan he owes me."


    "Look, here��s his fingerprint and signature. This debt is legally binding."


    He displayed the IOU in front of the two of them.


    Wang Zhi was pondering whether there might be an opportunity to take advantage of Lai Tianming��s sister. After all, the money had been won playing mahjong, and if he could get this high-class woman to spend a night with him, he��d even burn the IOU and forget the debt.


    Li Zhiyan silently cursed Lai Tianming as an idiot. Debts like this could��ve easily been denied; it��s not like it used to be, when people were bold enough to assault or draw weapons.


    But now that he had signed an IOU, there was no way to get out of it.


    The only reason Lai Tianming was gambling so recklessly was because deep down, he thought Aunt Lai would bail him out.


    In the past, he even shamelessly asked Aunt Lai for 500,000 yuan, proving just how stupid he was.


    Aunt Lai was obviously not someone who would indulge Lai Tianming so unconditionally.


    "Then why don��t you go find Lai Tianming? What does it have to do with me?"


    Lai Feifei said drunkenly through the villa��s fence gate.


    "You��re Lai Tianming��s sister��if I don��t come to you, then who do I go to?"


    "If he won��t pay, of course I have to turn to his family."


    "And, sister, you live in such a big villa. This is Shanghai, where every inch of land is worth gold."


    "For you, fifty thousand yuan is probably like five yuan, isn��t it?"


    "You just pay it for him; it��s such a simple matter."


    Lai Feifei��s gaze turned sharp, though she still appeared drunk.


    "He owes money, you go ask him for it. Why are you looking for me?"


    "Leave, now. Get out of my home."


    "Miss, if that��s how you want to handle this, then you��re being unreasonable. Lai Tianming is your own brother. You even bought him a Mercedes E300��is fifty thousand yuan really going to hurt you?"


    Wang Zhi frowned. This wasn��t quite going as he��d imagined.


    According to Lai Tianming, his sister treated him very kindly. After all, they were full-blooded siblings.


    She had even bought him a brand-new Mercedes E300 for his birthday, so fifty thousand yuan should��ve been trivial. But Lai Feifei didn��t seem to care about him at all.


    "Whether fifty thousand yuan means anything to me is my own business."


    "Please leave my house now."


    Lai Feifei��s expression darkened; she was genuinely angry. She couldn��t believe it.


    Her own brother had sent people to her house to collect his debt.


    And it was a whopping fifty thousand.


    At forty-something years old, Lai Feifei��like Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong��had had plenty of life experience. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew perfectly well that if she paid the fifty thousand yuan, there��d be countless more demands for fifty thousand headed her way.


    So she was resolutely determined not to cover Lai Tianming��s debt, no matter what.


    "Ms. Lai, if that��s how it��s going to be, then I��ll have to come inside for a chat."


    "Debts must be repaid��it��s only right."


    Wang Zhi tried pulling on the gate, hoping to open it. If he could get inside and intimidate this woman, she might hand over the money.


    When opening the gate didn��t work, Wang Zhi started attempting to climb it.


    Although the gate was quite tall and topped with spikes, someone with good enough skill could still manage to climb over.


    Seeing this, Lai Feifei started to panic a bit.


    She had many ways to deal with these people.

 Chapter 151 - 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_2

    Chapter 151: 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_2But if personal safety is threatened at close range, then it��s a completely different matter.


    Under violence, social rules become useless.


    "Get lost!"


    Li Zhiyan kicked Wang Zhi��s hand hard. Wang Zhi, wincing in pain, felt as if his hand had been smashed by a brick.


    "Aunt Lai, call the police!"


    Seeing Lai Feifei pick up her phone to call the police, Wang Zhi and the other two tattooed men instantly chickened out.


    "Kid, just you wait��this isn��t over!"


    "And you, Lai Feifei, your brother��s debt is naturally your responsibility to pay! That��s the way things work!"


    After the three men ran off in a rather sorry state, Lai Feifei finally put down her phone.


    "Zaizai, you scared me to death. If it weren��t for you, they might really have taken advantage of me."


    With eyes brimming with tenderness, Lai Feifei looked at Li Zhiyan. As she spoke, she threw her arms around him in a tight Lai-style embrace.


    Li Zhiyan hurriedly supported Lai Feifei��s beautiful legs to make sure she wouldn��t fall.


    "Zaizai, carry me back for a drink."


    With utmost seriousness, Li Zhiyan carried Lai Feifei to the lounge chair. As soon as he sat down, Lai Feifei pressed herself against him.


    "Zaizai, you��re so warm."


    "Aunt Lai, aren��t you feeling hot?"


    "Of course not. You��re my Zaizai, after all."


    "So, how does it feel to touch Aunt��s legs?"


    Feeling a bit awkward, Li Zhiyan couldn��t deny that, with her in his arms, he was indeed touching Aunt Lai��s legs.


    "Aunt Lai."


    Li Zhiyan avoided answering her, knowing this wasn��t like Aunt Shen, with whom he had a genuine bond,


    or Zhao Shumin, whom he could shamelessly pester without fear of ruining their relationship.


    When it came to Aunt Lai, he knew he had to tread carefully.


    "Do you think those guys will come back to trouble you later?"


    At this, Lai Feifei replied nonchalantly, "Don��t worry, Zaizai."


    "Aunt will be careful. We��re in a society governed by laws; those men were just trying to scare me."


    "Still, I really should be more cautious."


    "I��ll hire a few bodyguards to secretly protect me."


    After getting off Li Zhiyan, Lai Feifei lay down beside him, though her silky-stockinged legs still intertwined with his.


    Right in front of Li Zhiyan, Lai Feifei opened her WeChat contacts.


    Li Zhiyan noticed a long list of middle-aged women��s profile pictures,


    clearly indicating these women were no ordinary folks. But their appearances... best left unmentioned. Li Zhiyan was even reminded of that soup-drinking incident.


    She clicked straight into a contact��a wealthy-looking woman who seemed to weigh over 200 pounds��and started a voice call.


    Soon, a voice came through on the other end.


    "Hello, Sister Sun, does your security company still have any skilled bodyguards available?"


    "Yes, I need a few professionals to patrol around my villa."


    "I��ve recently run into some trouble..."


    "It won��t take too long..."


    Li Zhiyan quietly listened in on Aunt Lai��s conversation.


    After hanging up, Lai Feifei hugged Li Zhiyan tightly again.


    "Zaizai, it had to be you today. Otherwise, Aunt would have been in real danger."


    "Aunt wants to reward you. Go ahead, touch Aunt��s legs as much as you like."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei draped her silky-stockinged legs over Li Zhiyan��s body. While doing so, she took another swig from her wine bottle.


    "Zaizai, Aunt��s letting you touch her legs��why aren��t you doing it?"


    "Or are you thinking about touching somewhere else instead?"


    Though Li Zhiyan now had a decent amount of experience, he still felt far less adept than Aunt Lai in these matters.


    "Alright, then. Aunt will reward you in another way."


    "Do you still remember the ��technique�� Aunt taught you last time?"


    Flipping herself on top of him, Lai Feifei leaned in and kissed Li Zhiyan.


    The sudden kiss left Li Zhiyan momentarily bewildered.


    Using the element of surprise... it was a trick he particularly liked when Zhao Shumin did it. Little did he expect Lai Feifei to kiss him like this today. S~ea??h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Could it be that Aunt Lai had drunk too much again?


    Or perhaps she��d been shaken by today��s events.


    People tend to act impulsively when they go through emotional turmoil.


    After all, his progress with Aunt Zhao had also been spurred by certain incidents. Aunt Lai��s boldness today seemed to be within that same range of possibility.


    With Lai Feifei initiating a kiss, there was no way Li Zhiyan could resist��he knew better than to go against a woman��s will.


    Wrapping his arms around her waist, Li Zhiyan focused entirely on returning her kiss.


    After a long while, they finally separated.


    With a slightly tipsy look, Lai Feifei murmured, "Not bad, Zaizai. You��ve remembered everything Aunt taught you, and you��ve even improved on it. Come clean��did you pick up some tricks from Shen Hongmei?"


    "No, Aunt Lai."


    Holding her waist, Li Zhiyan felt his heart burning with excitement at a "twenty-one out of ten" intensity.


    "Forget it, Zaizai. Go stir-fry a couple of dishes for Aunt."


    "It��s about dinner time."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Clearly, in this lifetime, he would never get to taste a meal cooked by Aunt Lai. Only Aunt Zhao would ever willingly cook for him day in and day out.


    "Alright, Aunt Lai. You rest a bit more."


    "Aunt��s going to read for a while."


    Picking up her wine bottle, Lai Feifei resumed reading a novel that she apparently couldn��t even publish on official platforms.


    While cooking, all Li Zhiyan could think about was the content of Aunt Lai��s reading material.


    He recalled how she��d mentioned stories about landlords�� wives and failing high school grades at the beginning. Aunt Lai truly was an exceptionally literature-loving woman.


    Once the dishes were ready, Li Zhiyan headed to the courtyard.

 Chapter 152 - 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_3

    Chapter 152: 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_3"Aunt Lai, it��s ready, come eat."


    "Zaizai, come over and carry Aunt to eat, Aunt can��t move anymore."


    Li Zhiyan was already used to Aunt Lai��s consistent behavior and it was obviously impossible to sober her up.


    When he came to Lai Feifei��s side, Lai Feifei wrapped him in her familiar Lai clan hug.


    She let Li Zhiyan carry her towards the inside of the villa.


    Fortunately, Lai Feifei was only 160 cm tall, petite and delicate, so Li Zhiyan could easily pick her up.


    If it were Aunt Shen or a voluptuous foreign woman, he��d really have to exert a lot more effort.


    However, his body had been strengthened now, and he could indeed lift Shen Hongmei.


    "Aunt Lai, you can come down now."


    "Zaizai, you sit down first."


    After Li Zhiyan sat on the chair, Lai Feifei sat sideways on Li Zhiyan��s lap, wrapping her arms around his neck.


    "Zaizai, feed Mom."


    "Aunt Lai, you��re pretending to be my mom again."


    "What do you mean pretending, Aunt is your mom after all."


    Li Zhiyan was used to this drunken nonsense, so he picked up the chopsticks and started feeding Lai Feifei, while her beautiful legs kept swinging back and forth.


    This made Li Zhiyan feel a bit restless, especially since he could see Lai Feifei��s slender curves, which stirred something within him.


    After all, he��s truly a young man full of energy.


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    After dinner, watching Li Zhiyan��s departing figure, Lai Feifei had a moment of clarity.


    She felt a bit embarrassed inside.


    Today she actually kissed Li Zhiyan voluntarily, was she dreaming?


    After pinching her thigh hard, feeling the pain, Lai Feifei confirmed it was real.


    "What am I doing, Li Zhiyan is just a kid."


    Thinking about Li Zhiyan��s reserved nature and the fact that he didn��t take advantage of her.


    Lai Feifei felt a bit guilty, was it wrong to tease someone twenty years younger, but soon her drunkenness took over again.


    The guilt in her heart was completely drowned out, what��s wrong with kissing and hugging her own Zaizai!


    After all, this is just a normal relationship between elder and junior, she shouldn��t overthink it.


    ...


    On the way back to company for clocking in, Li Zhiyan collected his task rewards.


    He now owned his 13th shop, Mixue Ice City.


    Looking at the location displayed by the system, Li Zhiyan felt that despite the area not being great, it guaranteed a profit and required no hassle for him.


    So none of it mattered, and when he reached the company, most colleagues had already left.


    However, Li Zhiyan saw Liu Jinxin enthusiastically carrying a mop towards the restroom, feeling his passion for the job in his movements.


    After mentally cursing with a national epithet, Li Zhiyan left the company and headed straight for his Mixue Ice City.


    After a round of inspection in his Mixue Ice City, he left the company satisfied.


    He wondered when the task for his 14th store would arrive.


    At night, Li Zhiyan tried to softly persuade Zhao Shumin to relax her boundaries, but Zhao Shumin was very firm, so he didn��t continue to coax her.


    While Zhao Shumin was doing needlework,


    he also listed pure handmade customized clothes on Zhao Shumin��s online store.


    The price was set at 888 yuan, with a total of 10 pieces.


    To this, Zhao Shumin felt very uneasy, always thinking a price of 888 was too high.


    Close to midnight, alone, Li Zhiyan waited for the update on intelligence. During this time,


    Li Zhiyan was also learning foreign languages, at 11:50, Lai Feifei��s call came in.


    "Zaizai."


    "Aunt Lai, are you alright?"


    "I��m fine, just wanted to ask if you��ve been bullied at work lately. If you have, you must tell Mom."


    "Aunt Lai, I know, have the security guys arrived?"


    "Still so concerned about Mom."


    "Zaizai, Mom loves you."


    "Don��t worry, they��re already patrolling outside the villa."


    "Zaizai, do you want to eat? Mom will feed you something delicious."


    "Help you relive your childhood."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei��s voice became much softer, apparently falling asleep.


    "Aunt Lai."


    "Zaizai, Mom is so sleepy..."


    "Aunt Lai, you should sleep now, rest well."


    After hanging up, Li Zhiyan recalled Aunt Lai��s bold behavior of kissing him today; she really was testing the techniques she had taught him.


    Aunt Lai was absolutely adorable, with a face of a charming mature woman, oozing feminine charm. Whenever he thought of Lai Feifei, his heart tingled a bit.


    As he thought about it, he became a bit absorbed in his fantasies about Feifei.


    Midnight arrived, and information refreshed on time.


    "Buying this stack of lottery tickets from this lottery store will profit 2200 yuan."


    Today��s first piece of information was about profiting 2200 yuan, which excited Li Zhiyan greatly.


    "Catherine still tosses and turns to sleep today, wondering why she couldn��t shove her foot into your mouth."


    "She��s thinking about finding someone to beat you up."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    That damn foreign woman, she even wants to beat him up?


    However, Catherine only had this thought for now and hadn��t taken action yet, so Li Zhiyan wasn��t in a hurry.


    "After you rescued Zhao Shumin last time, Shang Yunsheng has been seething with hatred toward you."


    "In the afternoon, he plans to bribe Zhao Hai in the master bedroom to slip sleeping pills into Zhao Shumin��s pot."

 Chapter 153 - 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_4

    Chapter 153: 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_4Li Zhiyan finally understood what it meant to deal with a scoundrel; this damned Shang Yunsheng still wouldn��t give up.


    "New task released."


    "Please install a miniature camera in the kitchen to record evidence of Zhao Hai drugging someone and report it to the police."


    "Task reward: ownership of a second Mixue Ice City shop."


    "Note: Minimum monthly profit must exceed 1 yuan."


    The 14th shop is about to arrive. Previously, Li Zhiyan thought that completing the main mission to earn a billion in cash and a villa by using the system��s intelligence and tasks was incredibly distant.


    But now, it didn��t seem so unattainable.


    After all, with so many small shops providing stable income, his monthly shop revenue would be quite considerable in the future.


    With dreams of establishing himself in Shanghai, Li Zhiyan drifted to sleep.


    He fell asleep quickly, but Zhao Shumin was tossing and turning in bed, struggling to sleep.


    Today, Li Zhiyan had made another request of her.


    She had refused, believing that, as his elder, she needed to guide him onto the proper path.


    She had said a week��s interval meant a week, and she couldn��t indulge him.


    If he became completely satisfied with her, how would he ever find a girlfriend of his own age?


    Still, this child was so youthful and intense��he wouldn��t do anything drastic, right?


    Nevertheless, with all the things in his room, she supposed nothing out of the ordinary would happen.


    Wasn��t Xiao Yan just like that before?


    Lost in her chaotic thoughts, sleep became even harder to attain.


    Burdened with unease, Zhao Shumin only fell asleep much later.


    ...


    By the next morning, after Li Zhiyan finished washing up and returned to his room,


    Zhao Shumin had already prepared breakfast as she usually did.


    "Aunt Zhao, why do I feel like you didn��t sleep well last night?"


    "It��s nothing, Aunt is fine; maybe I just had too much on my mind yesterday."


    "Why are you touching Aunt��s leg?"


    "Aunt Zhao, you rejected me last night; can��t I at least touch your leg now?"


    Zhao Shumin thought what Li Zhiyan said made a bit of sense. Letting him touch her leg,


    didn��t really seem to be that big of a deal.


    After all, what should and shouldn��t have happened between her and Li Zhiyan had already happened long ago��and not just once or twice.


    "Fine, go ahead and touch."


    "Aunt, touching your legs feels amazing. Too bad you��re not wearing black stockings."


    "It��s morning; why would I wear black stockings now? I��ll wear them for you next week."


    Afraid of upsetting Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin continued, "Xiao Yan, don��t be angry with Aunt. We should stick to our agreements, right?"


    "We already decided earlier: intervals must be a week."


    "But now, the time isn��t up yet, and you want to... get close to Aunt again."


    "Aunt can��t agree to that."


    Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around Zhao Shumin��s neck and placed a kiss on her cheek.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m not mad at you. I understand��I went a bit overboard yesterday. It��s not your fault."


    "Aunt, lean closer to me." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhao Shumin felt her heart tightening. What was this child planning to do?


    "Xiao Yan, what do you want to do?"


    "I don��t want to do anything, Aunt Zhao; I just want to kiss you."


    "Isn��t kissing already considered doing something?"


    "Aunt Zhao, this was part of our earlier agreement. We should honor our promises, right? You��re still my elder, after all."


    Speaking of their agreement, Zhao Shumin didn��t have much she could rebut with.


    She realized she��d truly fallen into a pit!


    Back when her impulsiveness had led her to agree to Li Zhiyan��s request,


    she now had no choice but to fulfill it.


    "Aunt Zhao, stick your tongue out first."


    Following his instructions, Zhao Shumin obediently complied. Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed her, while Zhao Shumin could only passively respond.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, that��s enough."


    A few minutes later, Zhao Shumin and Li Zhiyan separated.


    "You always go beyond the agreed time."


    "Aunt Zhao, isn��t it because you��re too beautiful? I just can��t hold back."


    "Aunt is no longer young; what��s so beautiful about me?"


    "You��re truly beautiful. For a woman as stunning as you, Aunt, I��ve never seen anyone else compare."


    "Stop being cheeky��eat your breakfast."


    "All you think about is kissing Aunt. Starve for all I care!"


    Zhao Shumin picked up chopsticks and handed them to Li Zhiyan, her eyes full of doting affection toward him.


    In her heart, she truly adored Li Zhiyan.


    "If I could kiss Aunt forever, I��d willingly starve to death."


    "Now you��re just spouting nonsense. If you say such things during a matchmaking event, the girls would probably run far away from you."


    "That��s fine. I��ll stay with Aunt Zhao forever, waiting for the first day of the week to come."


    Zhao Shumin��s face flushed a deep red.


    "You sure like that day, don��t you?"


    "Of course, Aunt. The days spent with you are the best times in the world."


    "Next week, I want to spend an entire hour with Aunt."


    "Got it, Xiao Yan. Now finish your breakfast."


    Zhao Shumin��s face grew even redder.


    Afterward, Li Zhiyan started chatting casually with Zhao Shumin, which allowed her to breathe a sigh of relief.


    "By the way, Xiao Yan, three people ordered Aunt��s handmade dresses today."


    "I asked them for their measurements, so I can start making them today."


    "Aunt Zhao, in that case, I think you don��t need to look for another job. Making clothes at home seems much more comfortable than going to work, doesn��t it?"


    "Hmm, Aunt will give it a try first!"


    After breakfast, Li Zhiyan followed Zhao Shumin into the kitchen.


    "Aunt Zhao, can I discuss something with you?"


    "We��ll have to wait until the agreed time comes. The week isn��t over yet."


    "Aunt Zhao, I mean, next time, can��t we skip over it altogether?"

 Chapter 154 - 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_5

    Chapter 154: 090 Zaizai, you are really warm_5"Wha... what..."


    The vegetable basin in her hands fell into the sink, and Zhao Shumin��s face flushed completely.


    "Xiao Yan, no, Aunt really can��t agree to this."


    "Aunt is already this old��what would people say if I got pregnant?"


    "Aunt Zhao, but isn��t it unlikely that you��d get pregnant right away?"


    "Isn��t pregnancy a low-probability thing?"


    "Even if we tried for a few months or a year, it might not happen, right?"


    "No, Xiao Yan, we absolutely have to be careful."


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao, I��ll head out now."


    Seeing the slightly dejected look on Li Zhiyan��s face, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel a pang of guilt toward him.


    "Xiao Yan, don��t be sad. How about Aunt gives you one more kiss?"


    "Okay."


    Li Zhiyan knew that if he refused at this moment, Aunt Zhao would likely feel awful.


    He wrapped his arms around Zhao Shumin��s waist and kissed her.


    Zhao Shumin��s response was unusually passionate.


    "Is that enough, you little rascal?"


    Looking at the endless depth of Zhao Shumin��s neckline, Li Zhiyan murmured in agreement.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m off to work now."


    As he left, Li Zhiyan planted a quick kiss on Zhao Shumin��s lips.


    ...


    At the office clock-in, Liu Jinxin once again called Li Zhiyan to Catherine��s office.


    Upon entering, from the look in Catherine��s eyes, Li Zhiyan could clearly see a trace of hatred.


    This only reinforced his belief that saving Catherine from Brother Ni that day and punishing her afterward had been the right decision.


    "Li Zhiyan, come over here and massage my feet!"


    As usual, Catherine humiliated Li Zhiyan with her silky black-stockinged feet, and Li Zhiyan could only silently endure it.


    After receiving some sporadic rewards in the morning, Li Zhiyan��s savings had reached 183,000 yuan.


    The afternoon was spent practicing the usual driving test procedures. After finishing up with He Yanrong, he checked out of work and went home.


    In the evening, Li Zhiyan returned to the kitchen where he had placed the surveillance camera.


    He selected a very discreet spot and secretly set up the rechargeable camera.


    After checking all angles to ensure nothing was amiss, he prepared to wait for Zhao Hai to come by and slip in his sleeping pills.


    Then, Li Zhiyan walked to Zhao Shumin��s room and knocked on the door.


    "Aunt Zhao, are you in there?"


    "Xiao Yan."


    Hearing that it was Li Zhiyan, Zhao Shumin closed the door and locked it firmly.


    Ever since Shang Yunsheng returned, Zhao Shumin had been on guard against everything.


    Of course, when Li Zhiyan was around, there was no need to be vigilant about anything.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re back."


    "Mm, Aunt Zhao."


    Walking up to her, he hugged Zhao Shumin from behind, savoring the beautiful view in front of him.


    "Aunt Zhao, I missed you."


    "Don��t hold Aunt so tight. I��m still working on my needlework."


    There was a hint of helplessness in Zhao Shumin��s voice. This child was always so close and affectionate with her.


    "Aunt Zhao, can you sleep with me tonight?"


    Li Zhiyan made another request.


    "Xiao Yan, haven��t we already agreed on this? Next week I��ll come to your room. Why are you bringing it up again?"


    "If you keep this up, Aunt is really going to get angry."


    "Aunt Zhao, actually, we��ve been confusing the concept."


    "Coming to my room to sleep with me doesn��t mean anything has to happen, right?"


    "It just means that at night I can hold you, doesn��t it?"


    "Xiao Yan, you know you��re not one to behave yourself, don��t you?"


    "Aunt doesn��t believe you. If I went to your room, you��d never just stay calm."


    "Then when Aunt wants to say no, it��d already be too late."


    "Aunt Zhao, I just want to hold you and listen to your heartbeat. Sleeping alone at night, I don��t sleep well."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan grabbed Zhao Shumin��s hand.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "Even if we don��t cross any boundaries, you could still help me out, couldn��t you?"


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel a little conflicted in her heart.


    What Li Zhiyan said... wasn��t entirely unreasonable.


    ...


    After a long while, Zhao Shumin went to the kitchen to cook.


    Massaging her sore wrist, Zhao Shumin deftly chopped vegetables and prepared dinner.


    Meanwhile, Zhao Hai was sitting in the living room, cooling himself with the fan and staring in the direction of the kitchen.


    Before, Zhao Hai and his girlfriend would always stay locked in the master bedroom and never come out.


    But today, he was sitting in the living room, which made Zhao Shumin feel particularly uneasy.


    However, recalling that Zhao Hai already had a girlfriend, she decided not to overthink it. S��arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, not everyone is like Xiao Yan, who is fond of women old enough to be his mother.


    Besides, Xiao Yan was in his room. If anything happened, he could always come out to help.

 Chapter 155 - 091 Took Aunt Zhao to see my own Mixue Ice City????

    Chapter 155: 091 Took Aunt Zhao to see my own Mixue Ice City????"""


    Now, as long as Li Zhiyan is by her side,


    Zhao Shumin feels an extraordinary sense of security, so even though Zhao Hai is sitting on the sofa, it doesn��t mean much.


    Zhao Hai is sitting on the sofa, at this moment carrying crushed powder from sleeping pills in his pocket.


    When Shang Yunsheng first sought him out, he initially refused.


    But lately, Zhao Hai has been struggling financially. Renting this place has nearly exhausted the money he saved while working odd jobs before.


    His girlfriend doesn��t work either, and the two of them are living idly together in the rental room every day.


    Recently, she even expressed the desire to get a butterfly tattoo.


    Zhao Hai supports the idea, but being broke has made him incredibly miserable.


    He was even considering taking out an online loan, but unexpectedly, Shang Yunsheng found him.


    He promised him 20,000 yuan for something incredibly simple: just to drug his roommate Zhao Shumin with sleeping pills and bring her back home.


    At first, Zhao Hai refused, but he couldn��t resist the temptation of the 20,000 yuan in the end.


    He figured, since the two of them were once married, after some interaction, they might reconcile��so it didn��t seem like much of a problem.


    Moreover, he couldn��t ignore the thoughts in his heart. If Zhao Shumin were deeply asleep, would he get the chance to enjoy himself first?


    And then let Shang Yunsheng in after?


    Whatever happened, the ultimate responsibility would still fall on Shang Yunsheng.


    Thinking this, he firmed up his resolve.


    After a while, Zhao Shumin turned off the stove, covered the pot with a lid, and headed to the bathroom.


    Zhao Hai thought perhaps it would take a few days to find an opening, but unexpectedly, the opportunity arose so quickly.


    He quickly rushed into the kitchen, poured the sleeping pills into the pot, stirred a few ladles, and sped back to his room.


    He could already see the 20,000 yuan in his grasp.


    When Zhao Shumin emerged from the bathroom after washing her hands, seeing that Zhao Hai was no longer in the living room made her feel somewhat relieved. By then, Li Zhiyan had joined Zhao Shumin in the kitchen.


    "Aunt Zhao, stop cooking. Call the police."


    "What happened?"


    Zhao Shumin instinctively tightened up. Too many things had been happening lately��the appearance of Shang Yunsheng, the betrayal by her own son.


    All of it had made Zhao Shumin incredibly sensitive.


    "Aunt Zhao, I just saw Zhao Hai put something into the pot in the kitchen."


    "I think it could be poison. We should call the police right away."


    "I have a camera set up in the kitchen."


    "Okay."


    Zhao Shumin knew that Li Zhiyan had installed the camera to protect her.


    After all, given the current situation, there was no telling what Shang Yunsheng might do.


    Soon after, Zhao Shumin dialed the police.


    ...


    In his room, Zhao Hai watched his girlfriend sleeping peacefully and couldn��t help but feel uneasy.


    It should be almost time, right? Zhao Shumin and that young man seemed to always eat together��if the two of them did eat together,


    he��d still have to go through the trouble of carrying Zhao Shumin back to her room.


    But thinking about the possibility of enjoying himself first, his anticipation grew rapidly.


    After ten or so minutes, Zhao Hai suddenly heard a knock at the door.


    The sound struck him as odd��could it be Shang Yunsheng? Had he come too impatiently? He hadn��t even notified him yet. Curiously, Zhao Hai peeked out to see what was happening. Sear?h the N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Instead, he saw Li Zhiyan speaking with several police officers.


    "Officers, he poisoned the food. Here��s the video."


    Li Zhiyan played the footage playback for the officers. The police approached Zhao Hai directly.


    "Hello, please come with us to the police station to assist in the investigation."


    Zhao Hai��s face turned pale. He couldn��t comprehend how Li Zhiyan managed to obtain the video no matter how he thought about it.


    ...


    Zhao Hai, already a coward at heart, spilled everything during questioning by the police.


    Shang Yunsheng was summoned shortly afterward.


    But his psychological resilience was unnervingly good��he adamantly denied everything, and without concrete evidence, there was little that could be done to him.


    Lai Feifei also arrived after being notified by the police.


    When she learned about the attempted poisoning, she naturally refused to tolerate Zhao Hai, terminating his rental agreement on the spot.


    She even called someone to have Zhao Hai��s girlfriend evicted as well.


    After escorting the three individuals out of the police station, Zhao Shumin asked the officer, "Officer, what kind of punishment will Zhao Hai face?"


    "Ms. Liu, the test results are out: the white powder is crushed sleeping pills. Zhao Hai deliberately attempted poisoning��not with lethal toxins, but a substantial amount of sleeping pills coupled with malicious intent to harm."


    "He will likely face criminal charges, but since there were no severe consequences, the specifics will be decided by the court."


    "But it��s very likely he��ll go to jail."


    "That��s good. Officer, what about Shang Yunsheng?"


    "Regarding Shang Yunsheng, the evidence is insufficient. We will have officers closely monitor him for a while going forward."


    "That��s good. Thank you, Officer."


    At this moment, Zhao Shumin finally felt a sense of relief. With the police keeping an eye on him, surely he wouldn��t be able to act so brazenly anymore.


    ...


    After leaving the police station, the more sober version of Lai Feifei glared at Zhao Shumin, saying resentfully, "I never thought your ex-husband was such a domestic abuser. I despise men like that the most."


    """

 Chapter 156 - 091 Took Aunt Zhao to see my own Mixue Ice City????_2

    Chapter 156: 091 Took Aunt Zhao to see my own Mixue Ice City????_2"This house needs to be rented out again."


    Zhao Shumin thought for a moment and said, "Miss Lai, rent this house to me."


    "I promise my son won��t move in."


    Zhao Shumin wanting to rent the house caught both Lai Feifei and Li Zhiyan completely off guard.


    Neither of them had expected that the ever-thrifty Zhao Shumin would decide to lease the house.


    "Alright."


    "Then I��ll rent it to you. Let��s sign a contract online."


    Lai Feifei quickly sent over the contract to Zhao Shumin. While Zhao Shumin was signing, Lai Feifei asked, "Zhao Shumin, you and Xiao Yan seem to have a good relationship. I��ve seen you two having meals together at times."


    Most of the time when Zhao Shumin went to Li Zhiyan��s room, she dodged the cameras, slipping through blind spots. But sometimes, she would inevitably forget.


    From Lai Feifei��s perspective, it just looked like Li Zhiyan occasionally had meals with Zhao Shumin.


    "The kid is likable. Eating out isn��t great for him, so sometimes I cook for him."


    Zhao Shumin felt guilty��she was deeply afraid of anyone finding out about her and Li Zhiyan��s relationship, as it truly defied societal norms.


    "Hmm. Why do you need to rent an additional master bedroom?"


    "Miss Lai, I��m planning to buy a sewing machine to make handmade clothes to sell. My current room is too small; it��s not suitable for making clothes."


    "The most important thing is, I don��t want anyone else moving in. It��s just not safe."


    Looking at the lingering fear in Zhao Shumin��s eyes,


    Lai Feifei gave her a hug. She genuinely felt immense sympathy for Zhao Shumin��s experiences.


    "Li Zhiyan, Auntie will send you two home first. I still have business to attend to later."


    Not only was Lai Feifei lucky, but she also managed some of her own ventures.


    "Aunt Lai, if you��re busy, please go ahead. Our home isn��t far��we��ll walk back in a bit."


    "Alright."


    After bidding farewell to Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin, Lai Feifei headed toward her Xiaomi SU7. Time was tight, and she seemed slightly anxious.


    Still, seeing the pair walking together made Lai Feifei feel a bit sour inside.


    "Lai Feifei, what��s going through your mind? Li Zhiyan is just a kid. How could you feel jealous?"


    Thinking about her recent behavior, Lai Feifei felt both bewildered and ashamed.


    ...


    Walking home together, Li Zhiyan could clearly see traces of fear in Zhao Shumin��s eyes.


    "Aunt Zhao, are you alright?"


    "I��m okay, Xiao Yan. It��s just that today scared me terribly��he actually bribed Zhao Hai to poison us."


    "If you hadn��t caught him trying to tamper with the food, then..."


    Thinking about it, cold sweat broke out on Zhao Shumin��s forehead.


    Li Zhiyan could tell this wasn��t because of the heat but from inner terror. It was indeed chilling to think about such an incident.


    "It��ll be fine, Aunt Zhao. Didn��t you rent the master bedroom? Now, it��ll just be the two of us in the house, and nothing like this will happen again."


    Zhao Shumin nodded. This reassurance did ease her mind quite a bit.


    "But deep down, Auntie is still afraid of Shang Yunsheng. If he��s let off this time, he��ll surely try something else."


    "Don��t worry, Aunt Zhao. The police said they��d keep an eye on him. And as long as we remain cautious, it won��t be so easy for him to succeed. No matter what, though,"


    "I��ll always be here with you."


    Li Zhiyan spoke with a sincerity that filled Zhao Shumin with a profound sense of security. Having Xiao Yan by her side was truly comforting.


    "Alright, Aunt knows."


    As they walked by the roadside, seeing no one around, Li Zhiyan suddenly hugged Zhao Shumin from behind.


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s undeniable affection,


    Zhao Shumin��s heart started to race.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I want to kiss you."


    "Aunt was already frightened to death today, and you still want to kiss me."


    There was a hint of reproach in Zhao Shumin��s tone.


    "Aunt Zhao, turn around."


    "Kissing can help relieve tension. If we kiss, you��ll feel much better, and your fear will fade."


    "Is that true?"


    Zhao Shumin��s face began to flush red.


    "Of course it��s true, Aunt Zhao."


    "See? Don��t you feel less scared now?"


    Though hesitant, Zhao Shumin eventually turned around. After a close embrace,


    Li Zhiyan lowered his head and kissed Zhao Shumin on the lips.


    Zhao Shumin tried to stop him with her hand, but it felt futile.


    "Xiao Yan, can we wait until we��re home for this?" S��arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt Zhao, I can��t wait until we��re home."


    "I want to do this right here."


    "But there are people nearby; they��ll see."


    "Aunt Zhao, we��re in the outskirts, and this road is pretty deserted. There��s nobody around."


    "Don��t worry, Aunt Zhao."


    "But what if someone sees us?"


    "Aunt Zhao, look around. There��s really no one nearby."


    Zhao Shumin glanced around and realized the area indeed seemed very isolated.


    "But, Xiao Yan..."


    "Stop overthinking, Aunt Zhao. I can��t hold back anymore."


    Unable to suppress his hormones, Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed Zhao Shumin directly.


    "You child, mm..."


    Zhao Shumin wanted to resist, but it was too late; she could only surrender to the kiss.


    Once a kiss starts, it takes a certain resolve to break it off.


    It wasn��t until over ten minutes later, when footsteps were heard, that Zhao Shumin pulled herself away from Li Zhiyan.


    She buried her head in his chest, too embarrassed to face the passersby.


    Not until they had walked far away did she softly whisper, "It��s all your fault, Xiao Yan."


    "Now we probably got seen."


    "Aunt Zhao, so what? It��s the modern world now��it��s no big deal if someone saw. Besides, with your amazing figure, they probably wouldn��t think you��re anything other than my age."


    "Let��s go."


    At this moment, all Zhao Shumin wanted was to escape the area and return home.


    "Aunt Zhao, no, let��s kiss a little longer."


    Li Zhiyan placed his hand on Zhao Shumin��s legs, reluctant to let her go.


    "We��ve already kissed enough today."


    "No, we can��t��if someone catches us again, I��ll have no face left."


    "Aunt Zhao, then let��s go to that corner. If we kiss over there, no one will see us."


    Saying this, Li Zhiyan didn��t give Zhao Shumin a chance to refuse and pulled her toward the corner.


    "Xiao Yan, let��s go home."


    Though her words resisted, feeling the warmth of Li Zhiyan��s touch,


    she still followed him toward the corner.


    "Aunt Zhao, can you do me a favor?"


    Li Zhiyan looked down at Zhao Shumin and said.


    "Xiao Yan, let��s go home, alright?"


    "Aunt Zhao, just this one favor..."


    Li Zhiyan leaned down and kissed Zhao Shumin on the lips. Since they were in the corner,


    Zhao Shumin didn��t resist much, instead accepting and responding to his kiss.


    ...


    It was a long time before they finally left the corner.


    While walking, Li Zhiyan received confirmation for his 14th store, his second Mixue Ice City.


    At that moment, a nearby Mixue Ice City was playing a song.


    "You surround me, guarding perfection."


    The latex-paint finish of the store sign at the entrance was still fresh.


    Only then did Li Zhiyan notice it was actually his 13th store, Mixue Ice City.


    Not long ago, he had inspected this location, where the employees had treated him with great respect.


    "Aunt Zhao, let me take you to get something to drink."


    "Alright."


    Zhao Shumin, still blushing, followed Li Zhiyan into the Mixue Ice City.


    As soon as they entered, a server greeted them respectfully, "Boss, you��re here!"

 Chapter 157 - 092 Aunt Zhao’s Admiration, Xiao Yan Has Opened a Store! Catherine’s Revenge

    Chapter 157: 092 Aunt Zhao��s Admiration, Xiao Yan Has Opened a Store! Catherine��s RevengeZhao Shumin was a little dumbfounded.


    These people, calling Xiao Yan "boss"?


    The store employees were incredibly enthusiastic toward Li Zhiyan.


    Because from their perspective, for someone as young as him to own a store already��


    it was truly impressive. They figured he must be some kind of rich second generation.


    "Hmm, make two strawberry milkshakes."


    "Aunt Zhao, order whatever you��d like to drink. You can come here anytime for drinks; they��re all free."


    Li Zhiyan��s composure made Zhao Shumin feel utterly incredulous.


    Wasn��t Xiao Yan just an ordinary kid? If he was really wealthy, why would he be sharing a rental with her?


    "Xiao Yan."


    After pulling Li Zhiyan down to sit at a nearby table, Zhao Shumin felt very unsettled.


    "Xiao Yan, how are you the boss of this place?"


    "Aunt Zhao, when I was in college, I developed a piece of software and sold it recently."


    "So I bought this store. This Mixue Ice City was just purchased, too."


    Li Zhiyan realized that explaining how he suddenly became wealthy was quite troublesome,


    especially since, in Aunt Zhao��s mind, he had always been a broke young man.


    The same went for the other Shanghai Three Aunts.


    It seemed like he should consider setting up a front company of his own. That way, when the aunts suddenly found out he had money,


    it wouldn��t feel so abrupt.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re amazing!"


    The admiration and awe in Zhao Shumin��s eyes shone brightly as she looked at him. She genuinely felt that his talents were extraordinary.


    At 20, most university students were still struggling to find a job, yet Li Zhiyan was already thriving and owned his own store.


    "Jobs are so hard to find these days, and yet you already own a Mixue Ice City shop."


    "You��re so capable! All that studying you��ve been doing late into the nights really paid off!"


    Zhao Shumin��s praise and the admiration in her eyes made Li Zhiyan feel very pleased inside.


    In truth, in a certain sense, Zhao Shumin had already accepted him, even though there were still real-world concerns holding her back.


    Her heart was weighed down by too many doubts and hesitations.


    Men naturally crave the admiration of their women, and Li Zhiyan was no different.


    "Aunt Zhao, anytime you want an icy drink from now on, you can drop by here. I��ll tell the staff, so you can always have whatever you like."


    "Aunt really feels like she��s benefiting from your success this time."


    "But Xiao Yan, next time, could you not ask me to help you with things out in public?"


    "If someone finds out, Aunt really wouldn��t be able to face anyone anymore."


    Zhao Shumin��s voice was very soft, worried that someone might overhear. She truly wasn��t comfortable with defying societal norms in such an overt way.


    "It��s okay, Aunt Zhao. Let��s observe the surroundings and ensure it��s safe before we decide anything."


    "Aunt Zhao, you don��t want me to repeat past mistakes, right?"


    Actually, Li Zhiyan hadn��t really made those mistakes; it was all just a misunderstanding on Zhao Shumin��s part.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, but just don��t be too reckless."


    Soon, a staff member came over, jogging, and handed two icy drinks to Li Zhiyan. The way she looked at him was now quite different.


    In her mind, being able to be with a boss like Li Zhiyan��


    would mean never worrying about rent or expensive makeup ever again.


    "Boss, here are your milkshakes." S~ea??h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt Zhao, let��s go back now."


    "Alright..."


    The sparkle in Zhao Shumin��s eyes as she looked at Li Zhiyan grew increasingly radiant.


    ...


    When they got back home, Li Zhiyan saw Zhao Hai��s tattooed girlfriend moving her things out.


    There were a few other people helping her move too. Li Zhiyan knew this must have been Aunt Lai��s doing��having her kicked out.


    As she left, there was a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if she didn��t know what was happening.


    More than half an hour later, they all left the house.


    And now, the rental was left with only Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt Zhao, from now on, it��s just the two of us here."


    "Yes, Xiao Yan. Let��s clean up the master bedroom."


    "I��ll renovate it later and use it for making clothes."


    "Sure, Aunt Zhao."


    The two of them spent over twenty minutes tidying up. Afterward, both took turns showering.


    When Zhao Shumin came into his room, she started working on her sewing projects. Now that she had orders for custom clothes, she seemed eager to rush to get things done.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re so beautiful."


    Seeing the lively and spirited Li Zhiyan gazing at her steadily,


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel a strange sense of anxiety. This kid had way too much energy.


    But then again, at his age, it made sense.


    "Behave yourself. I helped you out today."


    "I know, Aunt Zhao."


    "How many custom pieces of clothing have you sold?"


    "Ten so far."


    "Ten pieces? That��s 8,888 yuan. Aunt Zhao, you really have the potential to become a rich woman. How about trying live streaming?"


    "Live streaming while making clothes?"


    "Yes, I think it could work. Letting customers watch their dresses being made by hand would give them the feeling they��re getting great value."


    "If you��re uncomfortable showing your face,"


    "you could wrap some fabric to cover up."


    Li Zhiyan knew that Zhao Shumin was very reluctant to showcase her figure online.


    "Alright, I��ll give it a try..."


    Zhao Shumin thought what Li Zhiyan said made some sense.


    "Then I��ll help you set it up, Aunt Zhao. You can go wrap up first."

 Chapter 158 - 092 Aunt Zhao’s Admiration, Xiao Yan Has Opened a Store! Catherine’s Revenge_2

    Chapter 158: 092 Aunt Zhao��s Admiration, Xiao Yan Has Opened a Store! Catherine��s Revenge_2Here is the translated text:


    Zhao Shumin made a sound of acknowledgement and returned to her room to bind her upper body slightly.


    When she came back, Li Zhiyan could clearly see that Zhao Shumin��s figure was noticeably less exaggerated, looking much more restrained than before.


    "Is this okay?"


    "It��s fine, Aunt Zhao. I��ll help you start the livestream now."


    Li Zhiyan increasingly felt that Aunt Zhao had the potential to become an internet celebrity. After setting up the phone on a stand and pointing it at Zhao Shumin��s face, he started the livestream.


    "Xiao Yan, what should I do?"


    "Aunt Zhao, just watch the comments when you��re free and chat with the viewers. It��s super easy!"


    "Got it, Xiao Yan."


    The livestream had barely started when a few small virtual gifts came in, and the number of viewers grew to a few dozen.


    This made Li Zhiyan appreciate the advantage of being attractive even more.


    Gifts just started coming in effortlessly.


    That evening, Li Zhiyan didn��t push Zhao Shumin too hard. He was a bit concerned about pushing her to her limit.


    At midnight, the system��s intel refreshed right on time.


    "Purchase this stack of scratch tickets from the lottery store to profit 1,500 yuan."


    The "wild bonus" tasks were what Li Zhiyan cared about the most. Of course, what he now anticipated even more was the income from his 14 stores during the upcoming settlement.


    After all, relying solely on these occasional bonuses wouldn��t realistically lead to a billion-yuan savings. Besides, the system��s ultimate goal wasn��t just one billion in cash.


    There was also a villa involved��a substantial reward.


    "Catherine has hired a few people to tail you. She plans to have them beat you as you leave work in a secluded area to vent her anger."


    This piece of intel didn��t surprise Li Zhiyan at all. After all, Catherine, with her inherently arrogant nature as a White woman, likely looked down on Asians.


    After their earlier kiss, she was surely feeling infuriated and plotting her revenge.


    The fact that she once tried to shove her foot into his mouth said everything about how much she loathed him internally.


    "New task released."


    "Counteract the hired thugs Catherine sent after you. Find the hiding Catherine and punish her with a kiss."


    "Task reward: One programming company."


    "Note: The programming company appears busy on the surface but actually has break-even finances, generating zero profit each month. It can serve as cover for your business empire."


    "Future missions can be completed to upgrade its earnings."


    Previously, Li Zhiyan was quite troubled about how to justify the source of his stores.


    The acquisition processes themselves were aboveboard and conducted under his name, but explaining where the money came from was difficult to put into words.


    Although his earnings wouldn��t attract scrutiny due to the system��s protection, the stores themselves would inevitably draw attention.


    This programming company would provide a perfect smokescreen for him.


    With these thoughts in mind, Li Zhiyan gradually drifted off to sleep.


    ...


    By the next day, after freshening up, Li Zhiyan found Zhao Shumin already waiting in his room as usual.


    "Aunt Zhao, the food you make smells amazing."


    "You say the same thing every day. Hurry up and eat, Xiao Yan."


    Today, Zhao Shumin felt particularly at ease.


    In the past, having neighbors nearby always left her feeling uneasy, worried they might discover her and Li Zhiyan��s situation.


    But now that the two of them lived alone, her mental burden had completely lifted.


    Life has its hardships, but this rental apartment had become a safe haven for her and Li Zhiyan. As long as they were inside, she always felt a sense of security.


    "Aunt Zhao, now that it��s just the two of us in this house, does it feel much more comfortable?"


    "Mhm. Before, I was always worried we might get found out. It��s much better now."


    "Then, Aunt Zhao, how about you sleep with me every night from now on?"


    "What are you thinking? Absolutely not."


    Though flustered, there was a hint of shyness in Zhao Shumin��s tone. This kid was always trying to get closer to her.


    "Aunt Zhao, I was just joking with you."


    "Oh, right. Are you going to buy the sewing machine online?"


    "Forget it. I��ll check the second-hand market today and get something affordable but functional."


    Hope glimmered in Zhao Shumin��s beautiful eyes as she thought about the future.


    "Alright then. Aunt Zhao, be careful while you��re out. Although Shang Yunsheng is under police scrutiny now, who knows what he might still do."


    "Don��t worry, Xiao Yan."


    "From now on, Aunt Zhao will try to stay home as much as possible. Once the master bedroom is finished, I��ll stay home to make clothes and stream."


    "I��ve also come to realize a few things."


    "From now on, when Aunt Zhao makes clothes, the air-conditioning will stay on. There��s no reason to save money on that."


    Previously, Zhao Shumin was always focused on getting her son married and settled down with Liu Yan. But now, she began doubting whether her son could even be relied upon.


    Her heart had let go of the belief that her son would treat her well.


    "That��s for the best. Aunt Zhao, you can now earn money by selling handmade clothes and livestreaming, so there��s really no need to be so frugal."


    "Mhm. Aunt Zhao understands."


    The two chatted warmly, the atmosphere cozy and serene.


    After breakfast, Li Zhiyan followed Zhao Shumin into the kitchen.


    Seeing Li Zhiyan standing by the doorway, Zhao Shumin felt a bit nervous.


    This kid wasn��t planning to ask for help again, was he?


    "Xiao Yan, what is it? Shouldn��t you be heading to work?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I want a kiss."


    "You little brat..."


    Zhao Shumin closed her eyes, knowing there was no way she could say no to Li Zhiyan.


    Because this was something they had agreed upon before.


    As she stepped closer, Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around her and kissed her. S��ar?h the N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Mmph... You brat, don��t touch everywhere."


    "Aunt Zhao, I didn��t do anything extreme."


    Zhao Shumin said no more, instead wrapping her arms around him as they continued to kiss.


    The heated feeling within her grew stronger and more uncontrollable.


    ...


    At the company later that day, Li Zhiyan clocked in as usual. Life had become quite monotonous.


    But Li Zhiyan found it comfortable��after all, his daily work consisted of slacking off.


    "That damn Catherine, she actually wants to beat me up..."


    Thinking about Catherine��s upcoming plans, anger flared within him.


    "Li Zhiyan, the CEO wants to see you in her office."


    Upon arrival, Liu Jinxin, as always, instructed him to go over.


    Li Zhiyan had already grown accustomed to this.


    Entering the office, Catherine��s gaze was full of hostility. Today, she wasn��t wearing black stockings. Her long, fair legs stood out starkly while shopping heels remained sky-high.


    "Li Zhiyan, come give me a foot massage."


    Remembering the kiss, Catherine couldn��t help but feel disgusted.


    This lowly Asian actually dared to take liberties with her.


    But today, she had plans to make him pay for it!


    Thinking of the beating she had arranged for him, Catherine��s heart surged with anticipation.


    Walking over to Catherine��s side, Li Zhiyan gently removed her high heels.


    He cradled her flawless, porcelain-like foot in his hand.


    Without hesitation, Catherine pressed her foot against his belly, slipping it under his T-shirt naturally.

 Chapter 159 - 093 Li Zhiyan knows kung fu! Caught and punished Catherine on the spot.

    Chapter 159: 093 Li Zhiyan knows kung fu! Caught and punished Catherine on the spot.This time, Catherine wasn��t wearing stockings, so the sensation of her jade-like feet pressing against Li Zhiyan��s stomach felt completely different.


    The feeling was a bit cool and refreshing.


    It made Li Zhiyan feel an odd surge of excitement��21 out of 10, to be exact. This woman was undeniably wicked to the bone.


    But her looks? Absolutely unquestionable. That unique charm of hers always left Li Zhiyan slightly craving more deep inside.


    "Li Zhiyan, give me a proper foot massage."


    "Later, go clean the toilet thoroughly, and make sure to scrub all the trash bins in the office too."


    Catherine��s voice brimmed with hatred.


    When it came to *that* matter, Catherine��s heart simply couldn��t get over it.


    Li Zhiyan��s hands roamed over Catherine��s beautiful legs, massaging back and forth. As he continued, Catherine closed her eyes.


    This damned Li Zhiyan��his massages really were too relaxing. S��arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It made her feel a bit intoxicated. How could this lowly Asian man be so good at giving massages? His hands seemed to carry some sort of magic.


    After a while, Li Zhiyan started massaging Catherine��s knees.


    Then he worked his way a bit up her thigh, eliciting a soft hum from Catherine. But even so, she didn��t stop him.


    Indeed, Li Zhiyan��s massage skills were extraordinary. Observing the flush of rosy red spreading across Catherine��s fair, delicate face, he couldn��t help but feel amused.


    This woman looked down on him with all her heart, yet at the same time, she was utterly addicted to his magical touch.


    Her emotions were truly conflicting.


    However, today��s task included the requirement to kiss Catherine.


    When the time came, he would make her feel that humiliating sense of degradation once more��make her lose sleep again.


    And the more Catherine despised Li Zhiyan, the more he found himself eagerly anticipating that kiss.


    After more than half an hour, Li Zhiyan finally left Catherine��s office.


    Once outside, he immediately delegated all the tasks Catherine had told him to do to Liu Jinxin. From the look of it, Liu Jinxin was strangely enthusiastic about cleaning toilets.


    ...


    In the office, Catherine clenched her delicate fists, the faint flush still lingering on her pretty face.


    That lowly Asian man had even dared to massage her thigh.


    Although it was just the lower part, the burning sensation from Li Zhiyan��s hands still left Catherine feeling an uncontrollable heat.


    Damn this Li Zhiyan��his hands were ridiculously warm.


    "Today, I��ll make Li Zhiyan pay."


    After making a phone call and giving instructions, Catherine felt her heart surge with anticipation.


    The sales department��s work involved running around all day.


    In the course of a full workday, they��d definitely end up in some secluded places sooner or later.


    Of course, finding a truly remote spot with no cameras to beat him up wasn��t going to be easy. After all, Shanghai had cameras everywhere. But Catherine wasn��t in a rush.


    As long as she got her revenge, that was all that mattered. She was determined to make Li Zhiyan pay.


    After waiting a while, Catherine drove out.


    She shared her location with a group of thugs and trailed them in her car.


    She wanted to see if today brought an opportunity to catch Li Zhiyan alone.


    ...


    After Li Zhiyan left the building, Catherine followed him at a reasonable distance in her car.


    Before long, she saw him walk into a lottery store.


    The sunglasses-wearing thugs didn��t dare to make a move. In Shanghai, finding a place without surveillance cameras was indeed a big challenge.


    However, the money Catherine had paid them was too tempting to refuse. They felt they had no other choice.


    And since there��d be additional compensation if they got caught, plus the punishment was just a simple beating, they were more than willing. They were eagerly awaiting their chance.


    "That damned Li Zhiyan, skipping work during business hours."


    "Running here to buy lottery tickets?"


    Inside her Mercedes S-Class, Catherine gripped the steering wheel tightly.


    Of course, sales work was known for its freedom. As long as you hit your KPIs, it didn��t matter if you slacked off from time to time.


    "Looks like he doesn��t want to help meet the KPIs for my son."


    "What a two-faced bastard."


    Catherine kept cursing Li Zhiyan under her breath. The more she vented, the more annoyed she became with him.


    Meanwhile, Li Zhiyan had noticed Catherine was tailing him today in her Mercedes S-Class. To keep an eye on him, she hadn��t brought her usual Bentley daily driver.


    If it weren��t for his prior preparation, Li Zhiyan might not have detected her.


    After collecting a small lottery prize, he walked out of the lottery store.


    At this point, his savings had topped 190,000 yuan.


    "This rate of making money is fast, but still far from my goal of 100 million."


    As he mused, Li Zhiyan grew even more eager for the first month��s earnings from his 14 shops. That would be the real bulk of his income moving forward.


    With steady accumulation, the monthly profits would undoubtedly be substantial.


    For now, though, he idled around freely, slacking off as he wandered aimlessly.


    Since Catherine enjoyed trailing him, waiting for an opportunity to let her thugs attack, he might as well make it an ordeal for her.


    He casually picked a random internet caf��, sat down, and started playing video games.


    Though the air conditioning in her car kept things cool, Catherine started growing irritable after sitting for so long.


    As the day went on, Li Zhiyan wandered even more aimlessly.


    In the afternoon, he even practiced for his driving test module three and had a chat with Yanrong.

 Chapter 160 - 093 Li Zhiyan knows kung fu! Caught and punished Catherine on the spot_2

    Chapter 160: 093 Li Zhiyan knows kung fu! Caught and punished Catherine on the spot_2This made Catherine��s heart even more restless and irritated.


    Li Zhiyan was actually using work hours to practice driving.


    By the time it reached four in the afternoon, Catherine��s patience was nearly worn out. Having skipped lunch and only had bottled water,


    she was feeling unbearably hungry.


    Finally, just as Catherine was feeling utterly miserable, Li Zhiyan walked into a seemingly very remote alley.


    The area clearly lacked surveillance cameras, and Catherine quickly parked her car and followed him stealthily.


    Up ahead, three thugs also noticed the opportunity.


    Having tailed this guy all day, now they could finally earn some cash, and they didn��t think much of Li Zhiyan at all.


    After all, three against one��that should be easy.


    Once he stopped in a corner, Li Zhiyan turned to look at the three men wearing sunglasses behind him.


    "You��ve been following me all day. Tired yet?"


    At the same time, Li Zhiyan also spotted Catherine ducking into the small alley.


    Although the three thugs had been noticed by Li Zhiyan, they didn��t appear nervous at all.


    Casually, they began approaching Li Zhiyan, planning to teach him a lesson.


    Catherine, having waited all day long, was finally exhilarated at this moment.


    Here it comes!


    Li Zhiyan, who didn��t even consider her worth bothering about, was finally going to pay the price. At last!


    Yet, her heart felt uneasy. The brutal beatdown Li Zhiyan had given Brother Ni lingered vividly in Catherine��s mind.


    Were these three men going to fail against Li Zhiyan?


    It seemed unlikely��how could three people possibly lose to one?


    Catherine pulled out her phone, intending to record the scene of Li Zhiyan getting beaten up.


    This way, she could replay the footage later to relieve her anger, and she��d also have plenty of other ways to torment Li Zhiyan.


    This lowly guy had to learn that she wasn��t to be trifled with!


    The three men continued to approach, but Li Zhiyan remained completely unbothered.


    He made the first move, kicking the thug on the right squarely.


    With a dull thud, the thug on the right was instantly sent flying, while the other two tried to seize the opportunity to pin Li Zhiyan down.


    No matter how strong a person is, once pinned to the ground,


    there��s no room for them to fight back! These guys, who often got into brawls, were well aware of this strategy. However, with Li Zhiyan��s reflexes, how could these two amateurs possibly lay a hand on him?


    Easily dodging their attacks, Li Zhiyan struck one thug squarely in the chest with his fist.


    Immediately after, he landed a kick on the other thug��s leg.


    All three men cried out in varying degrees of pain. At this point, they felt something was definitely off.


    This guy seemed trained��


    how was he so good at fighting?


    From her hiding spot, Catherine saw the entire scene clearly. She clamped a hand over her mouth, utterly stunned.


    Li Zhiyan was astonishingly skilled! Effortlessly, he overwhelmed the trio, leaving them howling in pain. Within moments, all three were defeated.


    Could it be that he truly practiced the legendary Eastern Martial Arts?


    If that��s the case, were the legends of immortal cultivation also true?


    The three thugs had never expected that their attempts to gang up on Li Zhiyan would backfire so spectacularly, resulting in their humiliation. Knowing Catherine was still watching from the shadows,


    they felt even more ashamed. A stunning woman like Catherine��they had hoped to impress her.


    After climbing to their feet, the three men charged at Li Zhiyan again, determined to take him down.


    Casually ducking to avoid a punch aimed at his face, Li Zhiyan unleashed a strike to the stomach of the thug in the lead. The visceral satisfaction of landing such a blow gave him an immense sense of gratification!


    Opportunities for justified self-defense fights were rare. If Catherine kept sending people his way to challenge him, he would get to indulge in unlimited combat matches.


    After that, he nonchalantly toyed with the three thugs.


    With nimble footwork, he dodged their attacks effortlessly, planting punches or kicks on them from every angle.


    Within just a few minutes, all three thugs were bruised and battered, their faces swelling up like pandas.


    Their sunglasses, meant to make them look cool, had been knocked off by Li Zhiyan.


    Realizing the unfavorable turn of events, the three men turned tail and ran, terrified that Li Zhiyan might cripple them if they stayed.


    The fact that they were defeated so quickly��


    made Catherine, who had been watching the drama unfold, stomp her feet in frustration.


    "Those useless idiots!"


    "But how on earth does Li Zhiyan actually know kung fu?"


    She had hoped to see him get brutally beaten up, maybe even disfigured. This might finally let her vent her anger over him kissing her.


    But Catherine could never have anticipated that Li Zhiyan would be so skilled.


    "Damn it, looks like I��ll have to find another way to deal with him," she muttered.


    "At least seven men would be needed to take him down."


    "This kung fu is terrifyingly effective."


    A newfound respect for Eastern Martial Arts welled up in Catherine��s heart. She realized that taking down someone like Li Zhiyan would not be easy.


    She��d have to resort to another method to get back at him.


    While Catherine fumed over her failed plans, she noticed Li Zhiyan walking directly toward her hiding spot.


    This made Catherine panic even more. Had Li Zhiyan discovered her?


    This couldn��t be happening!


    Catherine thought to herself, but Li Zhiyan was heading closer,


    step by step, directly toward her.


    This made Catherine��s heart race even faster, her anxiety mounting with each passing moment. She was genuinely frightened that if Li Zhiyan found her, he might beat her up.


    Reaching the entrance of the alley where Catherine was hiding, Li Zhiyan now stood before her.


    "Catherine, what a surprise to bump into you here. Quite the coincidence," he said.


    "Yes, it��s... quite the coincidence,"


    Catherine replied, feeling awkward but relieved that Li Zhiyan didn��t know she was the one who had hired the thugs to ambush him.


    "I didn��t expect someone like you, the president of such a big company, to stoop so low as to hire people to harm me. It��s kind of childish, don��t you think?"


    "You��re spouting nonsense! Do you have any proof?"


    Of course, Catherine wasn��t about to admit it. That would bring too much trouble upon her.


    "They told me while I was beating them up."


    "They don��t keep their word!"


    Only after saying this did Catherine realize she might have fallen into his trap.


    "Well then, shall we report this to the police?"


    Li Zhiyan knew that involving the police would likely lead nowhere since Catherine would have made sure to bribe the thugs into silence ahead of time.


    "Don��t call the police, Li Zhiyan."


    "If we don��t call the police, then Ms. Catherine, you��ll have to endure a bit of your own medicine," he said.


    "What are you trying to do?!"


    At this moment, Catherine was visibly uneasy.


    Instinctively, she stepped back a few paces.


    But Li Zhiyan abruptly stepped forward, pulling Catherine into his arms and planting a kiss on her crimson lips. S��ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Mmph��you bastard..."


    Catherine hadn��t expected to be kissed again by this lowly man.


    She despised Li Zhiyan from the bottom of her heart.


    But as their lips met, Catherine found herself unable to suppress or control the loneliness gnawing at her soul.


    After all, Catherine was a mature woman who had been lonely for many years. She hadn��t had any intimate contact with a man for a long time. Ever since Li Zhiyan had kissed her last time,


    the memory of that kiss had kindled a spark inside her, gradually igniting a wildfire across the grasslands of her heart.


    She began passionately responding, her sudden enthusiasm catching Li Zhiyan off guard. The sensation of the kiss grew into perfection.


    After all, it takes two to tango; a one-sided act holds no interest.


    To kiss someone she despised to her very core��this filled Catherine with a strange, shameful thrill of being defiled.


    She realized, to her surprise, she might actually enjoy this feeling.

 Chapter 161 - 094 Catherine: Am I the lowly one? Aunt Zhao’s indulgence

    Chapter 161: 094 Catherine: Am I the lowly one? Aunt Zhao��s indulgenceAt this moment, Catherine clearly felt the contradictions in her heart.


    Deep down, she had always looked down on Li Zhiyan.


    Yet, this was the second time she had been kissed by him.


    To keep the peace, she could only continue to respond.


    But this feeling of being tainted by someone she inwardly despised actually gave Catherine a hint of enjoyment deep inside.


    She even wished that Li Zhiyan could trample on her and issue orders to her.


    Could it be that she was such a despicable creature?


    Catherine pondered in her heart, finding it impossible to face herself at this moment.


    What on earth was wrong with her? S��arch* The N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The two kissed passionately in the alley, resembling a small horse and a large wagon entangled together.


    After a long while, someone walked toward them, and Catherine quickly pushed Li Zhiyan away.


    The two walked out toward the street. Because the area wasn��t heavily developed, the streets held a certain weight of time and history.


    Old four- or five-story residential buildings lined the area, even the trash bins looked like they��d been there for decades.


    Water trickled through the sewer ditches, the sound oddly soothing��if only the scorching rays of the evening sun weren��t burning so intensely.


    It was near the end of summer break, the peak of the hot season.


    "Li Zhiyan, can we end this now?"


    Feeling embarrassed and annoyed, Catherine finally regained her composure. Although she had been the one to hire people to beat up Li Zhiyan, she had also paid them hush money.


    Even if they were caught, they wouldn��t betray her. Most importantly��


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t the one who suffered. Instead, the three guys had been beaten black and blue.


    Even if there was an investigation, it wouldn��t yield anything substantial.


    "CEO, of course we can, but I feel like that kiss wasn��t satisfying enough. How about you give me one more?"


    Hearing Li Zhiyan��s words, Catherine burst into flames internally. She had already looked down on him to begin with.


    And now, this lowly yellow-skinned man dared to negotiate terms with her?


    This was truly someone incapable of understanding their place.


    "You think you��re worthy of kissing me?!"


    Catherine��s tone dripped with thick, almost unbearable arrogance.


    This damned Li Zhiyan��didn��t he understand that he was just a lowly yellow-skinned man? He was utterly unworthy of doing such things with her, a noble white woman.


    "CEO, am I unworthy?"


    Li Zhiyan looked at Catherine with an amused expression.


    "Of course you��re unworthy. Just take a look at our skin colors."


    Catherine extended her arm in front of Li Zhiyan.


    "Only the elites among yellow-skinned people are fit to match a white person, but you��re just an ordinary man."


    Catherine��s sense of superiority in her tone was glaringly obvious.


    She truly didn��t regard Li Zhiyan as anything worth her attention.


    "Ah, I see now."


    "CEO Catherine, but just now you seemed to be cooperating quite willingly when we kissed."


    "Despising me in your heart but still enjoying kissing me��that makes you seem pretty cheap, doesn��t it?"


    "You��re the cheap one!"


    Having her weak spot exposed, Catherine felt a flash of panic and irritation. This damned Li Zhiyan!


    She raised her hand to slap him, but it was easily caught by Li Zhiyan.


    He then lightly kissed the tip of her finger.


    Remembering how Catherine used to make him scrub toilets and constantly hassle him, a wave of satisfaction surged in Li Zhiyan��s heart. Revenge like this was truly the best way to deal with Catherine.


    "Stay away from me!"


    Catherine distanced herself from Li Zhiyan in utter disdain. This damned yellow-skinned man was becoming more and more brazen.


    "CEO, one more kiss and I��ll drop the matter."


    Li Zhiyan figured it probably wouldn��t work anymore, as Catherine had likely pieced it all together��the ones she hired were the ones who actually got beaten up.


    "Fine. Come here then. I��ll just pretend I��m being bitten by a dog!"


    "CEO Catherine, no rush. Let��s wait until I��m in a good mood someday, and we can kiss again in the office."


    "You just wait!"


    Furious, Catherine stormed off. Watching her retreating figure, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help feeling the heat rise within him.


    This foreign beauty was truly stunning. And during their close embrace, he had clearly felt just how perfect her figure was.


    "But it seems like things between me and Catherine have completely gone south now."


    Li Zhiyan actually looked forward to Catherine making her next move. After all, his intelligence system��s greatest strength lay in situations like this.


    Foreknowledge, countermeasures, and even gaining some benefits in the process.


    The system��s reward came quickly after completing the task.


    In addition to his prior 14 shops, Li Zhiyan now owned his first company.


    Taking inventory of his current ventures, he had: two dollar stores, two small supermarkets, two breakfast shops, two billiard halls, two massage parlors, two barbershops, and two Mixue Ice City franchises��plus a software company.


    However, that software company, though seemingly thriving on the surface with nearly a hundred employees, was just breaking even.


    It wasn��t profitable yet. To turn it into a money-making venture��


    He would need to rely on upcoming tasks to level it up.


    As of now, most of his income still came from the 14 shops. He was growing increasingly excited about the first-month settlement.


    Later, he officially named his software company "Yiyan Networks."


    Currently, domestic internet companies were flourishing everywhere. Yiyan Networks appeared rather unremarkable in comparison.

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    Chapter 162: 094 Catherine: Am I the lowly one? Aunt Zhao��s indulgence_2Here is the English translation of your text:


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    However, looking at the properties under his name, he still couldn��t suppress a sense of accomplishment in his heart.


    ...


    At night, after Li Zhiyan returned home, he smelled the aroma wafting from the kitchen.


    He walked directly toward the kitchen.


    Once he embraced Zhao Shumin from behind, carrying twenty-one degrees of affection for her, Li Zhiyan inhaled the scent of her hair.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so nice."


    "Oh, stop it. Coming back and being indecent like this, hugging your aunt from behind without fear of being discovered."


    At this moment, Zhao Shumin felt a deep sense of shame in her heart.


    Li Zhiyan was her junior. Although he was already twenty years old, in her eyes, he was still just a child. Yet now their relationship had developed into the situation it was today.


    Every time she thought of it, Zhao Shumin found it hard to believe.


    "Aunt Zhao, what��s indecent about this? According to normal etiquette, I should be hugging you. I really hope next week comes quickly."


    "Besides, right now there��s only the two of us left in the house. There��s no one else who can come in, so we can do whatever we want without being discovered."


    Li Zhiyan was eagerly looking forward to next week.


    "This boy, always thinking about these things."


    As Zhao Shumin pulled away from his embrace, Li Zhiyan switched tactics and hugged her from the front, kissing her lips.


    Zhao Shumin wanted to resist, but once she realized she couldn��t stop this kiss with Li Zhiyan, she simply gave in and indulged him.


    When she thought about the fact that she and Li Zhiyan were the only ones left in this house, Zhao Shumin felt an unparalleled sense of ease and comfort in her heart.


    The current days were truly intoxicating.


    After kissing for a while, Zhao Shumin finally pushed Li Zhiyan away.


    "Xiao Yan, behave yourself now."


    "Aunt Zhao, how��s the progress on today��s clothes? Are the customers who ordered satisfied?"


    Li Zhiyan helped Zhao Shumin put up handcrafted, original-designed women��s clothing for sale.


    All the orders came from women, which saved them from a lot of trouble.


    "Hmm, the orders come from young girls, and they��re watching my livestream."


    "Lots of them want me to add more products, but I won��t."


    "The current workload is sufficient. If there are more clothes to make, I might not be able to finish them."


    "Also, someone from a fashion design company sent me a private message asking me to join their team."


    "It seems like we��re really living in a digital age now."


    When it came to livestreaming, Zhao Shumin evidently had a lot of enthusiasm.


    "That��s good. Aunt Zhao, prioritize these ten pieces first."


    "Once they��re done, we��ll restock, and sell them at 1,188 per piece then."


    "1,188? Isn��t that a bit too expensive, Xiao Yan?"


    "Not at all, Aunt. Trust me, just follow my lead. The market prices are driven by supply and demand. The style of clothes you��re making is worth this price."


    "Don��t worry, Aunt Zhao."


    "Hmm, alright, I��ll listen to you."


    "By the way, Aunt Zhao, when I watched your livestream, I noticed the small gifts you��ve been receiving. How much can you earn per day now?"


    "You��ve been watching my livestream too?"


    Although the viewer count in Zhao Shumin��s room wasn��t high, it was stable, with most of the audience being young girls looking for beautiful clothing designs.


    But, naturally, there were a few pervy visitors too. Even though Aunt Zhao had wrapped her figure tightly, her curves were unmistakable. Among her residual viewers from her first video, some were rather generous with their small gifts.


    "Of course, Aunt! When I��m at work and miss you, I always watch your livestream."


    "It��s great; I can see you whenever I have free time."


    Li Zhiyan��s words filled Zhao Shumin��s heart with a warm feeling. S��ar?h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She pulled him close and gave him a kiss on the lips, only breaking away after a while.


    She then helped him wipe the corner of his mouth and smiled softly and tenderly.


    "Such a silly child. Always thinking about me. How do you even manage to concentrate on work?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I promise I focus on work too. I only watch during my breaks."


    "Hmm, Xiao Yan, my livestream does have its benefits. All the customers who placed orders added me on WeChat."


    "If there are any local girls, I can introduce you to them for dating."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Aunt Zhao truly seemed to always be thinking about setting him up on blind dates.


    "Aunt Zhao, I only want you. I don��t want to date anyone else."


    He held Zhao Shumin tightly, listening to her heartbeat, and grew even more clingy with her.


    "Silly boy."


    "Aunt can��t stay with you forever."


    Holding his head close, Zhao Shumin��s delicate face was filled with a maternal-like indulgence.


    In her heart, she didn��t view Li Zhiyan as a man.


    She saw him purely as a child, nothing more.


    But now, she kept helping this child solve his problems, and every week she indulged him a little.


    However, when Xiao Yan eventually found a partner, this elder��s "kind assistance" could also come to an end.


    ...


    In a Western-style restaurant, after Catherine had devoured an entire steak, the hunger she had felt since skipping lunch was finally alleviated.


    "That damn Li Zhiyan!"


    Catherine cursed, the image of them kissing in a quiet alley repeatedly flashing in her mind.


    "That damn bastard, that yellow-skinned man, actually dared to kiss me."


    She thought about how she had actually responded to Li Zhiyan��s kiss, and even how she was somewhat obsessed with the sensation of their kiss.

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    Chapter 163: 094 Catherine: Am I the lowly one? Aunt Zhao��s indulgence_3Catherine slapped her own fair, pretty face.


    After that slap, Catherine��s mind completely sobered up.


    Why did she agree to kiss Li Zhiyan again? She could have just left and nothing would have happened.


    Li Zhiyan was the one who gained an advantage.


    The thought of being embraced and kissed by Li Zhiyan at the office made her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles, and tonight, for Catherine, was destined to be a sleepless night of inner turmoil.


    Her superiority complex towards Li Zhiyan and his entangled manner when he kissed her turned into a sharp thorn in her heart, beginning to torment Catherine.


    ...


    After dinner, Zhao Shumin looked into Li Zhiyan��s eyes and said, "Xiao Yan, you study in this room in the evening."


    "Aunt will stream in the corner, it won��t bother you, and this way we can save on air conditioning costs."


    Although Zhao Shumin had become more generous, she was still very thrifty when it came to saving money.


    "Okay, Aunt."


    Being able to accompany Aunt Zhao made Li Zhiyan very happy. In this cold city of Shanghai, the feeling of having Zhao Shumin��s company made Li Zhiyan feel especially warm.


    He really liked this feeling.


    After a while, Zhao Shumin returned after cleaning up the dishes.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt is going to start streaming, don��t try anything funny with me."


    "There are quite a few people in the livestream room."


    "Don��t worry, Aunt Zhao, I know."


    In the evening, they sat not far from each other. Li Zhiyan quietly watched Zhao Shumin making clothes, and he really wanted to hold Aunt Zhao in his arms.


    While Zhao Shumin busily worked on the sewing machine, tirelessly helping customers alter designs, Aunt Zhao��s gentle demeanor captivated Li Zhiyan.


    This is probably Aunt Zhao��s true self, but misfortunes in childhood and many things that happened later.


    Gradually turned Aunt Zhao into the shrewish woman she became, but ever since he and Aunt Zhao got along well, she had been very gentle and indulgent towards him.


    Even when he pestered her to do some over-the-top things before, she didn��t get angry.


    Around 10 PM, Li Zhiyan waved to Zhao Shumin.


    Zhao Shumin stood up and went over to Li Zhiyan.


    "What��s up, Xiao Yan?"


    "Aunt Zhao, can you sleep with me tonight? I miss you."


    "It��s not been long since we last slept together, and you already miss Aunt? Are you overthinking again?"


    Zhao Shumin saw through Li Zhiyan��s thoughts immediately.


    "No, Aunt, I��m not overthinking, I just want to hold Aunt and sleep."


    "Having someone by your side at night gives a sense of security, okay, Aunt?" S��ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Xiao Yan, wait until next week, okay? Aunt always keeps her word."


    "Then you can do whatever you want."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ll just hold you tonight, I��ll be well-behaved, okay?"


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan, sitting on the chair, hugged Zhao Shumin��s waist, as if not letting her go if she didn��t agree.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Let go of Aunt."


    Zhao Shumin��s face began to flush.


    "Aunt Zhao, please agree, I really want to hold you and sleep."


    "Okay, okay, I promise. I��ll stay with you tonight, but you have to be well-behaved, got it?"


    "Otherwise, Aunt won��t be nice to you anymore."


    When it comes to not being nice to him, Zhao Shumin had mentioned it many times, but Li Zhiyan knew very well that Aunt Zhao wouldn��t do that.


    Even though she seemed fierce on the outside, deep down, Zhao Shumin is very sentimental.


    "I understand, Aunt, finish streaming quickly, it��s about time."


    Zhao Shumin nodded, and after working on clothes for a little while longer, she ended the stream. She didn��t chat much with viewers, just responded to customers.


    The livestream viewers all found this quite natural because Zhao Shumin was a middle-aged woman, after all.


    "Aunt, let��s head to the room."


    "Take the hidden path, don��t let the landlady see."


    Zhao Shumin was always very mindful of this issue, still very afraid of Lai Feifei finding out anything.


    In her heart, the relationship between herself and Li Zhiyan was always a mistake.


    It could only ever be kept as a secret.


    Absolutely no one else could know.


    "Sure, Aunt Zhao."


    "Aunt will take a bath first."


    Zhao Shumin headed to the bathroom, while Li Zhiyan comfortably returned to the room to wait for Aunt Zhao.


    Tonight, he could hold Aunt Zhao while sleeping. This feeling was really comforting.


    While waiting for Zhao Shumin to finish her bath, Li Zhiyan received a call from Lai Feifei.


    "Hello, Aunt Lai."


    Usually, Aunt Shen and Aunt Rong wouldn��t call him, but a drunken Lai Feifei often did.


    "Why are you calling me Aunt Lai, call me mom."


    "Zaizai, you are my own child, after all."


    Lai Feifei��s tipsy voice made Li Zhiyan feel quite helpless.


    But Aunt Lai was very healthy, and drinking didn��t affect her at all.


    So it didn��t really matter.


    "Aunt Lai, people say women are made of water. I think you��re made of wine."


    "Then come over, and Mom will feed you."


    "Mom drank too much, feeling a bit bloated."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    Aunt Lai was as consistent as ever when drunk.


    "Maybe not, Aunt Lai. I��m afraid I��ll get drunk."


    "You ungrateful child."


    "Mom went through so much to give birth to you, and you have no conscience."


    "Zaizai, come here, let mom hug you..."


    "Sweet Zaizai."

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    Chapter 164: 094 Catherine: Am I the lowly one? Aunt Zhao��s indulgence_4Lai Feifei and Li Zhiyan were chatting, but their voices grew quieter and quieter. At this moment, Lai Feifei was lying in her own room. S��ar?h the n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Security personnel were already patrolling discreetly outside the villa.


    Inside the villa, the doors and windows had been reinforced to prevent any accidents. Ever since Lai Tianming got entangled with gambling debts, Lai Feifei had constantly been on guard for potential incidents.


    "Zaizai, Mommy loves you..."


    After saying that, Lai Feifei fell soundly asleep.


    Li Zhiyan knew that Aunt Lai had clearly fallen asleep.


    "Every time Aunt Lai drinks, she thinks I��m her son."


    Just as the call ended, Zhao Shumin walked in after finishing her shower.


    "Xiao Yan, hurry up and take a shower. Don��t go to bed without bathing��this weather is so hot!"


    "I��m going now, Aunt Zhao. You should put on those black stockings first."


    Li Zhiyan placed the stockings on the nightstand.


    "These stockings are so torn��how can I still wear them?"


    "Aunt Zhao, this way they won��t be too tight, and it��s more comfortable for sleeping at night."


    "Besides, torn black stockings actually look pretty nice."


    "I��m just accompanying you, yet I still have to wear stockings?"


    "Aunt Zhao, just wear them."


    "Later, I��ll have to properly touch your legs."


    "You silly kid, go take a shower already."


    Zhao Shumin urged Li Zhiyan.


    After leaving the room to shower, Li Zhiyan came back, and found Zhao Shumin had gently picked up the stockings, put them on, and then put her pajama pants back over them before she settled into bed, leaning against the headboard waiting for him.


    Her delicate face was full of tenderness. Life felt truly peaceful to Zhao Shumin at this moment.


    However, the matter with Shang Yunsheng still weighed heavily on her heart.


    As did her son, Shang Shunsheng, who constantly left her feeling distraught.


    In the end, the person who treated her the best and was most sincere with her turned out to be an outsider��Li Zhiyan.


    It wasn��t until Li Zhiyan returned that she finally shook off her thoughts.


    "Xiao Yan, you showered way too quickly��less than ten minutes."


    "Did you use body wash?"


    "I did."


    "Come here, let me smell."


    Li Zhiyan closed the door. The sound of the lock turning seemed to flip a switch inside Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    It felt as though some kind of restraint deep in her soul had been released.


    "Aunt, I did use it, see?"


    "Smells nice, but you were still too fast. Xiao Yan, try to spend at least twenty minutes when you��re showering next time. And don��t forget to brush your teeth, too."


    "I knocked it out quickly to save time."


    "It��s almost 11 o��clock now."


    Li Zhiyan thought about it��Zhao Shumin��s nightly routine usually took over thirty minutes, while he had sped through his.


    "Come on, get to bed already."


    "Turn off the light."


    Li Zhiyan knew that Zhao Shumin was always very shy. Sharing a bed with him had always made her feel a little embarrassed.


    "Alright."


    After turning off the lights, Li Zhiyan dove onto the blanket, wrapped his arms around Zhao Shumin��s neck, and looked at her.


    As their gazes met, Zhao Shumin��s face grew hot in an instant.


    "Xiao Yan, why are you pressing yourself against Aunt?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I just like looking at you."


    "Aunt��s old already, what��s there to look at?"


    "Aunt Zhao, beauty has nothing to do with age. I think you��re getting prettier and prettier."


    Li Zhiyan��s "Youth Eternal" aura was quite evident.


    Nowadays, Zhao Shumin��s skin condition had improved quite a bit. If she remained by his side in the future, she could maintain this state indefinitely.


    She wouldn��t have to worry about aging.


    "You really know how to make Aunt happy."


    Zhao Shumin��s cheeks grew redder by the moment.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m being completely honest."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan lightly kissed Zhao Shumin��s pale neck.


    "Child, what are you kissing Aunt��s neck for?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I like you. I��d like to kiss you everywhere."


    Li Zhiyan kissed her neck again, twice more.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, stop messing around��it tickles a bit."


    "Don��t pin Aunt down, I can barely breathe."


    "Don��t you feel hot?"


    "Aunt, I don��t feel hot at all��actually, I feel a bit cold with the AC on."


    "Then hurry up and come under the blanket��don��t catch cold."


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin lifted a corner of the blanket.


    "Get in already��don��t make yourself sick."


    Li Zhiyan slipped under the corner of the blanket and immediately felt enveloped in warmth.


    Hugging Zhao Shumin tightly, he felt as though life at that moment was like heaven.


    "Why are you still pressing against Aunt?"


    "Get off me."


    "You��re like a three-year-old baby."


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel amused��this kid really did act like a child most of the time.


    "Aunt Zhao, aren��t I just a child in front of you?"


    "Yes, little baby, let Aunt treat you right and dote on you."


    Zhao Shumin held him in her arms, lightly patting his back while teasing and engaging him.


    Gradually, her face started to blush a little.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, settle down. Be good��you��re an adult, a grown boy now."


    Li Zhiyan shifted away, then tugged on Zhao Shumin��s hand and said, "Aunt, then why don��t you lie in my arms?"


    "You little rascal��you want Aunt to lie in your arms?"


    "Aunt Zhao, didn��t you say I��m a grown boy now? If you lie in my arms, it��s me protecting you��it feels more natural."


    Gently, Zhao Shumin leaned into Li Zhiyan��s embrace, listening to his heartbeat. The overwhelming sense of security steadily spread through her.

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    Chapter 165: 094 Catherine: Am I the lowly one? Aunt Zhao��s indulgence_5Certainly, here is the translation you requested:


    "That��s true, Xiao Yan has grown up."


    "Aunt, why don��t you put your legs on mine."


    "What are you up to?"


    "This way it seems like I��m your support, and I can protect you."


    "I think you just want to touch my legs."


    "That��s right, Aunt Zhao, your legs are so beautiful. They��re my favorite."


    "You��re talking nonsense again."


    Zhao Shumin was fully aware of exactly what Li Zhiyan liked about her. His obsession with certain parts of her could truly be described as somewhat crazy.


    Even though she understood Li Zhiyan��s thoughts, Zhao Shumin still placed her legs on top of his. The warmth from Li Zhiyan spread to her, making her heartbeat quicken slightly.


    "Aunt Zhao, let me touch the stockings."


    Li Zhiyan placed his hand on Zhao Shumin��s leg, only to realize she was still wearing her nightgown.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re not wearing stockings."


    The faint light filtering through the window.


    Zhao Shumin saw the disappointed expression on Li Zhiyan��s face.


    This made Zhao Shumin feel amused. A child is still just a child, after all.


    "I am wearing them."


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re starting to lie now. You��re clearly not wearing them."


    "Feel again."


    Only then did Li Zhiyan realize something. When he held onto Zhao Shumin��s jade-like foot, he discovered that she was indeed wearing stockings.


    "You really are wearing them."


    "Of course, I��m your elder. Didn��t we agree that we should always keep our word?"


    Zhao Shumin reminded Li Zhiyan, in hopes of preventing him from doing anything untrustworthy. In her heart, she had truly made up her mind.


    She needed to put an end to this improper relationship with Li Zhiyan as soon as possible. A twenty-plus-year age gap was simply too alarming.


    If they didn��t stop, sooner or later they would face condemnation from society.


    "I understand, Aunt."


    "Aunt, I just want to touch the stockings."


    "Alright." S��arch* The n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhao Shumin agreed, and after a while.


    Li Zhiyan gently leaned on Zhao Shumin��s shoulder, listening to her heartbeat.


    "What��s wrong? Aren��t you trying to protect me anymore?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I still prefer the feeling of lying in your arms."


    In front of an elder like Zhao Shumin.


    Li Zhiyan reflexively assumed the role of a child��a habit he had grown accustomed to.


    "Alright, I��ll protect you, little baby."


    Zhao Shumin embraced Li Zhiyan and planted a kiss on his cheek.


    "Xiao Yan, is this how you plan to just keep touching my legs forever?"


    "That��s right, Aunt Zhao."


    "Aren��t you going to sleep?"


    "I just want to touch your legs like this until morning."


    "You little rascal."


    "It��s because you��re too beautiful."


    Li Zhiyan admired the deep and endless ravine as he chatted with Zhao Shumin.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, stop touching and go to sleep."


    "Aunt Zhao, I want a kiss."


    "But Xiao Yan, it��s already too late for a kiss tonight."


    "Aunt Zhao, a kiss is just a way to express our affection, it doesn��t matter."


    "Right?"


    Although Zhao Shumin wanted to refuse, she remembered all the things she and Li Zhiyan had already done. Somehow, this no longer seemed like such a serious matter.


    Thinking it over, Zhao Shumin let out a soft "Mm."


    Receiving Zhao Shumin��s approval, Li Zhiyan joyfully said, "Aunt, lower your head."


    When Zhao Shumin lowered her head, Li Zhiyan��s lips sought hers.


    He kissed Zhao Shumin deeply.


    "Xiao Yan... You little one, your hands are always restless..."


    Though she chastised him verbally, Zhao Shumin still responded delicately to his kiss. In her heart.


    Helping Li Zhiyan correct his mistakes was something she considered very meaningful for him.


    No matter what, she had to help him with this.


    After a long while, Zhao Shumin finally touched Li Zhiyan��s head.


    "Xiao Yan, can you sleep now?"


    "Aunt, I can��t sleep."


    Clinging to Zhao Shumin��s waist, Li Zhiyan whispered.


    "Then what do you want to do?"


    "Our previous promises cannot be broken. When Aunt gives her word, you have to keep yours too."


    "Aunt Zhao, I understand."


    "That��s good, go to sleep."


    Zhao Shumin wiped the saliva from the corner of Li Zhiyan��s mouth, trying to soothe him into sleeping.


    "Aunt, do me a favor, and I��ll help you too."


    "You child..."


    "Aunt, I really can��t fall asleep. I have work tomorrow."


    Seeing Zhao Shumin remain silent, Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed her again. Zhao Shumin, whose feelings were burning inside, subconsciously responded.


    After some time, Li Zhiyan asked again, "Aunt, can you help me out?"


    "Alright."


    "But you absolutely can��t do those stealing things again. Aunt really just wants what��s best for you, you know that?"


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin pulled up the blanket.

 Chapter 171 - 096 Aunt Lai’s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don’t need to be that quiet

    Chapter 171: 096 Aunt Lai��s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don��t need to be that quietLi Zhiyan truly felt extremely surprised.


    He really hadn��t expected that this drunkard would kiss him in front of Aunt Shen and Aunt Rong.


    Shen Hongmei watched the scene unfold, a pang of jealousy bubbling in her heart that she couldn��t quite contain.


    Damn it, what exactly is Lai Feifei doing? Xiao Yan is just a child��she always uses her body to tempt Li Zhiyan like this. How could Xiao Yan possibly resist?


    Although she��s over forty years old, Lai Feifei��s looks and figure are still impeccable.


    Probably no man could resist Lai Feifei��s allure.


    "Open your mouth, Zaizai."


    "Aunt wants a tongue kiss!"


    Lai Feifei mumbled as she tried to pry open Li Zhiyan��s tongue, leaving him overwhelmed and restless. Aunt Lai was being far too wild.


    Both Aunt Shen and Aunt Rong were still right here.


    However, Li Zhiyan felt the main reason behind this behavior was likely that Aunt Lai had been drinking and was in a bad mood.


    Thinking about it from another perspective, if his own blood relatives did something so repulsive...


    Then surely he would feel deeply hurt too. After all, blood ties run deep, and growing up together makes it impossible not to be affected.


    "Lai Feifei!"


    Nearby, He Yanrong couldn��t take it anymore and pushed Lai Feifei��s lips away.


    After spending this period with Li Zhiyan and experiencing a rise in emotions between them, He Yanrong couldn��t help but feel a pang of jealousy deep down.


    "No, don��t stop me, Rongrong."


    "This is my Zaizai��I gave birth to him. What��s wrong with me kissing him?"


    Lai Feifei��s utterly serious tone left Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong deeply exasperated. This drunkard was truly spewing nonsense.


    Seeing the two of them bickering, Shen Hongmei said, "Xiao Yan, come sit by Aunt." S��ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Hongmei spoke, and Li Zhiyan moved over.


    After all, what he desired in his heart was to have them all. If Aunt Lai really went too far, complications could arise down the line.


    If it were done privately��if Aunt Lai were this proactive in kissing him��he would have surrendered to it long ago.


    After all, Aunt Lai truly was a stunning beauty and an elegant, aloof woman. The feelings Li Zhiyan held for her were overwhelming.


    Every time he hugged Aunt Lai, his chest would tremble with that indescribable sensation.


    Of course, Li Zhiyan felt the same way about the other three aunts, but when it came to Catherine, his feelings took an entirely different form��his greatest desire was to humiliate her, to make Catherine experience the torment of inner agony.


    When Li Zhiyan sat down, Shen Hongmei finally felt relieved, while Lai Feifei��s alluring face was full of resentment.


    "You big fool, you��re stealing my Zaizai."


    "I gave birth to him��send him over here now!"


    "Are you plotting something shady?"


    Shen Hongmei couldn��t help but laugh bitterly.


    "Look at you��a crazy woman! Even in front of a child, you don��t restrain yourself. Kissing his mouth��if anyone saw this, what would they think?"


    "Hmph, I don��t care what people think. Zaizai is mine��you won��t snatch him from me."


    "Zaizai, Aunt will feed you tonight."


    "Aunt doesn��t drink ��forget-you milk.��"


    But being tugged by He Yanrong, she wasn��t as wild as before.


    "That damned Lai Tianming..."


    After a while, Lai Feifei started cursing Lai Tianming.


    "Ever since I was little, my mom taught me that I had to serve my brother."


    Lai Feifei began recounting her family��s history, which Li Zhiyan listened to intently. He was deeply interested in the aunts�� pasts.


    Because only by understanding their pasts could he truly reach the depths of their hearts.


    "So, during elementary school, my mom would constantly kick me out to collect scraps. If it weren��t for my grandparents insisting that I go to school, I wouldn��t have been able to finish elementary school."


    Because of today��s incident with Lai Tianming...


    Drunk as she was, Lai Feifei began sharing her old grievances. As she spoke, she poured herself another glass of red wine��Lai Feifei loved to drink, and He Yanrong and Shen Hongmei were used to it.


    So they didn��t stop her, knowing her emotions truly needed a release.


    "In the dead of winter, I wore thin shoes while scavenging for scraps. My hands and ears cracked from the frostbite."


    Speaking of her childhood sorrows, Lai Feifei��s tears streamed freely, washing away her fierce words and leaving only the grievances of her youth.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t say a word, his heart aching deeply for Aunt Lai. The gender inequality of that era was truly severe.


    Many families wouldn��t stop having children until they had a son, often raising seven or eight daughters first.


    But now, men had essentially become utterly disregarded, reduced to mere insignificance.


    "By middle school, I had to both study and work in town."


    "All the money I earned was confiscated to buy milk and supplements for Lai Tianming."


    "Every piece of candy was locked away in cabinets��I wasn��t allowed to eat even a bite."


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t expected Lai Feifei��s parents to be this excessive.


    "Later, when I got to high school, they finally started treating me better."


    "If they hadn��t changed their attitude eventually, I would��ve cut ties with them long ago."


    "And then there��s Lai Tianming, who only knew how to bully me since we were kids."


    "Even when he got married, I helped him out financially. I��ve already lent him a million, and now he��s bringing people over demanding I pay back the money��he even wants to borrow fifty thousand more. What gives him the right?"


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei collapsed into He Yanrong��s arms, crying over the wounds from her past.

 Chapter 172 - 096 Aunt Lai’s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don’t need to be so quiet_2

    Chapter 172: 096 Aunt Lai��s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don��t need to be so quiet_2He Yanrong gently patted Lai Feifei��s back, comforting her.


    Li Zhiyan never expected that Aunt Lai��s childhood could be so tragic. The saying "unfortunate people spend a lifetime healing their miserable childhoods" truly made sense here.


    Li Zhiyan could also guess why Lai Feifei��s parents had suddenly changed their attitude.


    It was nothing more than them realizing Aunt Lai��s worth. A girl as beautiful as Aunt Lai, if she married well, could bring them plenty of benefits.


    Old habits die hard. Li Zhiyan didn��t believe for a second that those two old fools genuinely cared about Aunt Lai.


    Li Zhiyan��s grandfather was also a man who valued sons over daughters, so he was all too familiar with this kind of outdated mindset.


    "Alright, Feifei, it��s all in the past now. You��re so financially well-off now, and life is so comfortable."


    "Your son is about to come back to your side too. There��s no need to dwell on the past."


    "In the future, we just won��t come to places we usually gather at like this."


    "We��ll stick to Century Palace and check out some new spots instead."


    "Mm..."


    Lai Feifei nodded while sobbing.


    "It��s about time, Feifei. Let��s go home."


    "That Lai Tianming and that person are no good. Who knows when they��ll show up again."


    Lai Feifei gave another soft "mm" before standing up.


    ...


    Today, it was Shen Hongmei, who hadn��t been drinking, driving. As soon as they got in the car, Lai Feifei immediately lay down on Li Zhiyan��s lap and fell asleep.


    "Xiao Yan, have you scheduled your driving test for Module 3 yet?"


    "Not yet, Aunt Rong. There��s still a bit of a queue. I think the wait should clear up in about a week or so."


    "Then we can take the Module 3 test together."


    "Xiao Yan, it must be fate between us. Even taking a driver��s test, we end up at the same driving school."


    "And when I needed a favor, you even knew how to play Go."


    "Running into you again today��it seems like your Aunt Lai taking you to Century Palace back in the day was the right call. Auntie absolutely adores you."


    "Xiao Yan, why don��t you just officially acknowledge me as your mom?"


    "You can be my son. Mommy will definitely spoil you."


    Sure enough... Li Zhiyan sighed internally, feeling a bit helpless. Mixing in these "auntie circles," becoming someone��s honorary son was almost inevitable.


    Especially with Aunt Lai��every time she drank too much, he became her "Zaizai."


    And Aunt Lai was especially adamant, claiming that since she once fed him, that automatically made him her child.


    "I think I��ll pass on that."


    "Aunt Rong, I think the way things are now is fine. I��m not really keen on the idea of having a godmother."


    "You don��t like me, huh?"


    "Of course not, Aunt Rong. You��re so beautiful, so stunning��I genuinely like you a lot. It��s just that the whole godmother thing doesn��t sit well with me."


    Li Zhiyan had a nagging feeling that if he did accept this godmother thing, his life��s script might come to an abrupt halt.


    So naturally, he wasn��t about to agree to it.


    "This kid, you really know how to talk."


    "Not at all, Aunt Rong. I��m just being honest. You��re genuinely, exceptionally beautiful."


    He Yanrong gave Li Zhiyan��s cheek a playful pinch, their rapport full of mutual affection.


    After the last incident when Lai Feifei had intentionally pushed her into a surprise kiss with Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong had unconsciously started to feel that having some physical interaction with him was no big deal��maybe even natural.


    Looking at how close the two seemed now, and glancing down at Lai Feifei, murmuring in her sleep on Li Zhiyan��s lap��


    Shen Hongmei felt an uncomfortable twinge in her heart, a sour jealousy that wouldn��t stop creeping up.


    These two women were getting way too close to Xiao Yan, especially Lai Feifei.


    When they had first met,


    Lai Feifei had already enjoyed teasing this kid.


    Back then, Shen Hongmei hadn��t taken her seriously; she knew that once Lai Feifei drank, she turned into a certified lunatic. Behavior like that was normal for her.


    And at that time, Lai Feifei had kept an obvious distance, staying within clearly set boundaries.


    She didn��t engage in much physical interaction with Li Zhiyan, only treating teasing him as a small amusement at work.


    But now, Lai Feifei was completely different.


    She was genuinely having far too much intimate interaction with Li Zhiyan. They��d even kissed on the lips. If Li Zhiyan had opened his mouth at the time, they��d have absolutely ended up kissing for real.


    Just imagining the scene made Shen Hongmei feel terrible inside.


    Where Lai Feifei��s thoughts were at now, Shen Hongmei couldn��t guess; a big question mark had formed in her mind. If Lai Feifei truly wanted to be with Li Zhiyan��


    How long could Xiao Yan, this "mature woman enthusiast," hold out?


    Lost in her chaotic train of thought, Shen Hongmei grew somewhat absentminded.


    When they finally arrived at Lai Feifei��s house, Li Zhiyan gently called out, "Aunt Lai, we��re home. Time to unlock the door." S��ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, Zaizai, carry Mommy down."


    Lai Feifei deployed the "Lai family clinging hug," her signature move when it came to Li Zhiyan.


    Sometimes, when Li Zhiyan was around, she acted just like a child.


    "Aunt Lai, let��s go."


    Holding onto Lai Feifei��s long, black-stocking-clad legs, Li Zhiyan carried her to her villa��s doorstep.


    "Aunt Lai, you can get down now."


    "Oh... okay."


    After doing face recognition to unlock the door, Lai Feifei again clung to him with her patented Lai-style hug, wrapping her arms around his neck.


    Once inside, Lai Feifei quickly shut the door behind them,


    locking Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong out.


    "I want Zaizai to carry me upstairs. You two stay out!"


    Pointing at the air, Lai Feifei sang out, clearly drunk.


    "This shameless woman."


    "This wild vixen."


    Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong exclaimed in unison.


    "Xiao Yan, open the door."

 Chapter 173 - 096 Aunt Lai’s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don’t need to be so quiet_3

    Chapter 173: 096 Aunt Lai��s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don��t need to be so quiet_3"Zaizai, no driving allowed. Carry Aunt upstairs!"


    "Aunt Shen, let me take Aunt Lai up, I��ll be right back."


    Watching the two of them enter, Shen Hongmei felt an intense unease surge in her heart.


    He Yanrong experienced a similar feeling, though it was far less severe compared to Shen Hongmei.


    After all, she wasn��t like Shen Hongmei, who shared a bond of nine hundred days of kindness with Li Zhiyan.


    ...


    Carrying Lai Feifei upstairs with practiced ease, Li Zhiyan took her to the bedroom and turned on the air conditioner.


    After placing Aunt Lai on the bed, he finally sighed in relief.


    But Lai Feifei had no intention of letting him go.


    "Aunt Lai, we��re home. Let me go."


    Lai Feifei gazed at Li Zhiyan with teary eyes.


    "You heartless Zaizai, you don��t even want to hug Aunt anymore. You don��t love Aunt anymore. Just leave."


    "Don��t ever come back."


    "Aunt Lai, I..."


    "Do you love Aunt or not?"


    "I do."


    "Then give Aunt a proper hug."


    Helpless, Li Zhiyan laid down beside her, inhaling Aunt Lai��s fragrance and listening to her heartbeat. His own heartbeat began to race.


    "Zaizai, look at Aunt��s legs. Aren��t they fair?"


    Saying this, Lai Feifei effortlessly performed a splits stretch, extending her beautiful legs right in front of Li Zhiyan��s eyes.


    Li Zhiyan never would have imagined in his wildest dreams that Aunt Lai had such a hidden talent.


    "Dark. Aunt Lai, when did you learn to do this?"


    "Aunt took lessons, of course."


    "After marrying into Shanghai and having money, Aunt took dance classes. I just haven��t practiced in recent years."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei took off her black stockings, revealing her snow-white, beautiful legs and flawless, delicate feet.


    "How about now? Are they fair?"


    "Fair..."


    Li Zhiyan swallowed hard. He had never realized before that Aunt Lai, in her forties, still possessed such a skill.


    "Then how about you kiss Aunt��s feet?"


    "Aunt Lai, you��ve had too much to drink."


    "It��s not like you haven��t done it before."


    "That was just a taste!"


    Li Zhiyan really wasn��t into foot fetishes. If he were forced to, he wouldn��t have much interest in kissing feet.


    But when it came to kissing Aunt Lai��s legs, he found he was more than willing.


    "You heartless Zaizai,"


    "You won��t even kiss Aunt��s feet. You don��t care about me."


    Lai Feifei lowered her beautiful legs and wrapped them around Li Zhiyan��s waist.


    This sent a thrill of excitement through Li Zhiyan, so much so that he almost couldn��t restrain himself��but he was afraid of the consequences if Aunt Lai sobered up and regretted everything.


    A woman so stunningly beautiful as Aunt Lai, not to mention adorable, had completely captivated his heart.


    "Aunt, are you feeling down again?"


    Li Zhiyan gently touched Lai Feifei��s delicate face.


    His heart ached for her.


    This woman, in truth, had it really tough.


    "Aunt��s not down. Earlier today Lai Tianming bullied Aunt. But Aunt has her Zaizai to protect her."


    "Come here, give Aunt a kiss."


    Saying so, Lai Feifei pressed her lips against Li Zhiyan��s.


    "Open your mouth, Zaizai. Aunt wants to reward you properly."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t refuse. He parted his lips slightly, and Lai Feifei kissed him deeply.


    "Zaizai..."


    "Kiss me."


    Following Aunt Lai��s instructions, Li Zhiyan obeyed, placing his hand on one of Aunt Lai��s beautiful legs.


    The sensation under his hands was strikingly different��one side was as smooth as jade, while the other was clad in silky black stockings.


    After a while, Aunt Lai suddenly stopped moving.


    That��s when Li Zhiyan realized that Aunt Lai had fallen asleep.


    Carefully removing her arms and legs from him, Li Zhiyan looked at Aunt Lai��s peaceful breathing as she slept.


    His heart melted��it was unbearably cute.


    "Whoever invented Aunt Lai is a genius!"


    Giving Aunt Lai a light kiss on her lips, Li Zhiyan tucked her in with a blanket. Before leaving, he couldn��t help but steal one last glance at her beautiful legs.


    "Five-foot-two, with legs this long��plus that figure. How on earth did she develop like this? She��s perfect."


    "If Aunt Lai��s parents had fed her better as a child, just imagine how much more she could��ve grown." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    After stepping out of the room, Li Zhiyan caught a hint of tension and jealousy in Shen Hongmei��s gaze.


    Even Aunt Rong��s eyes betrayed a trace of nervousness.


    This gave him a surge of satisfaction��at least the aunts had some feelings for him.


    If they didn��t, his own hopes would stand no chance of coming true.


    "Xiao Yan, why is your mouth covered in lipstick?"


    Shen Hongmei asked sourly, "That flirt��did she mess with you again?"


    "No, Aunt Shen."


    "This is from the lipstick Aunt Lai kissed me with at the restaurant earlier. I must not have noticed."


    "Alright, let��s go. We��ll drop Rongrong off first."


    After driving to the entrance of the Century Palace, Liu Li was still standing outside. She and He Yanrong were obviously in constant contact.


    Getting out of the car, Liu Li complimented him, "Handsome boy, you��re back again, huh? It seems like you and Aunt Rong have quite a close relationship."


    "Xiao Yan, get some rest early."


    "If you��re free tomorrow, teach Aunt some Go, alright? Aunt really wants to learn."


    He Yanrong chatted affectionately with Li Zhiyan.


    "Okay, Aunt Rong. If we meet tomorrow, I��ll teach you."


    "When I have some time off, I��ll come to the Century Palace specifically to tutor you."


    "Great! Aunt will prepare something delicious for you then."


    After Li Zhiyan left, He Yanrong watched the taillights of the A6 longingly, utterly reluctant to see him go.


    Such an outstanding young man��if he were her son, she would truly feel blessed beyond measure.

 Chapter 174 - 096 Aunt Lai’s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don’t need to be so quiet_4

    Chapter 174: 096 Aunt Lai��s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don��t need to be so quiet_4"Oh, Rongrong, you and Li Zhiyan seem to have something special, huh? You��re practically glued to each other just with your eyes."


    "But I have to warn you about something."


    "In our line of work, you can��t afford to develop feelings for a man."


    "Oh, get lost! I��ve told you already, I��m not in the same line of work as you."


    "I only ended up here in the first place because I mistakenly thought I was married."


    "But, Xiao Yan really is such a great kid, and there��s this unexplainable connection I have with him. Today, I was hanging out with Feifei and Hongmei, and then Feifei��s brother showed up, bringing along this tattooed guy." S~ea??h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I was scared out of my wits, but Xiao Yan happened to pass by and saved us. It��s not just a coincidence anymore, running into him like this. This kid��he��s honestly the most well-behaved child I��ve ever met in my life."


    There was a sparkling glimmer in He Yanrong��s beautiful eyes; she truly had a deep fondness for Li Zhiyan.


    "Oh no, this is bad. I think you��ve fallen for Li Zhiyan, haven��t you?"


    "You want to be with him, you even want to have his child."


    "Oh, shut up! He��s just a kid!"


    "I��m going to rip that mother hen mouth of yours to shreds!"


    The two started playfully wrestling, but deep down, He Yanrong��s affection for Li Zhiyan continued to grow stronger.


    ...


    On the road, as Li Zhiyan sat in the front passenger seat, he found himself gazing at Shen Hongmei��s profile.


    His heart trembled. He considered himself an incredibly devoted man, though his affections seemed capable of being divided into many pieces.


    But with each person, he was always utterly sincere, without an ounce of deceit!


    He really was a deeply loving man��it was just a coincidence that he happened to have the ability to fall for many people simultaneously.


    "Aunt Shen, why would Aunt Rong be the proprietress of a place like the Century Palace?"


    Li Zhiyan was somewhat curious about He Yanrong��s past. These aunts all clearly had their own stories.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt Rong��s situation is quite complicated; you��ll have to ask her yourself someday."


    "But, you seem to really like Aunt Rong, don��t you?"


    A sense of unease grew deeper and deeper within Shen Hongmei��s heart.


    Both Lai Feifei and He Yanrong harbored undeniable fondness for Li Zhiyan. If Li Zhiyan expressed a desire to be their godson,


    they would most likely agree to it right away.


    She had her principles and could steadfastly keep Li Zhiyan from treading down the mistaken path of intergenerational romance,


    but what about Lai Feifei and He Yanrong?


    Especially He Yanrong��running a club as a proprietress, her moral compass wasn��t as rigid, was it?


    Though she knew He Yanrong was clean and didn��t engage in any messy relationships,


    Shen Hongmei still harbored some doubts about where He Yanrong��s moral boundaries lay.


    "Of course I like my Aunt Rong. She��s a wonderful elder and takes great care of me."


    "Besides, we��ve spent quite a bit of time together while practicing driving."


    "Hmm..."


    Shen Hongmei felt a faint sense of relief. Deep inside, she wondered if Li Zhiyan would continue pestering her to be with him today.


    When they arrived outside the housing complex, the two got out of the car.


    Shen Hongmei swapped into a pair of high heels. Towering at 1.9 meters, she transformed into a true "big vehicle," standing a full head taller than Li Zhiyan. The scene possessed a certain unique aesthetic charm.


    "Xiao Yan, head back home."


    "Aunt Shen, can I give you a hug?"


    Li Zhiyan was reluctant to part ways with Shen Hongmei. After all, since entering this new world, the most unforgettable memories in his life were all thanks to Aunt Shen.


    And so, Li Zhiyan harbored an exceptionally special feeling for Shen Hongmei deep in his heart.


    "Don��t you know that men and women shouldn��t touch each other?"


    Shen Hongmei teased, catching the longing in Li Zhiyan��s gaze.


    That look made Shen Hongmei��s heart feel surprisingly at ease.


    "I know, but you��re my elder, Aunt Shen."


    "In your eyes, I��m just a kid."


    Looking up at Shen Hongmei, Li Zhiyan indeed felt like a child.


    "Alright, you kid."


    Shen Hongmei lowered her head, and Li Zhiyan got a crystal-clear view of the endless depths of her cleavage.


    Aunt Shen truly was the "ceiling" of the big-vehicle world. Tall women often didn��t have impressive busts,


    but Aunt Shen was, well, exceptional��extraordinary against all odds.


    Just like how Aunt Lai��s slender figure defied logic, both were a bit of a marvel.


    Lightly, she embraced Li Zhiyan.


    And Li Zhiyan, on the other hand, hugged Shen Hongmei tightly, feeling her heartbeat as his own pace quickened.


    "Alright, enough. It��s so hot out; go take a shower and rest soon."


    "Aunt Shen, I still want to hold on a little longer. Here in Shanghai, you��re the only one I have to hug."


    "Nonsense. If you hugged Aunt Lai or Aunt Rong, you think they wouldn��t let you? Especially that drunkard��when she��s had too much, she clings to you like glue. Aunt can see it all plainly."


    "Aunt Shen, are you jealous?"


    "What would Aunt be jealous of? In front of the three of us, you��re just a kid, understand?"


    "Alright, head on home."


    Shen Hongmei patted Li Zhiyan on the back, and with that, the two finally parted ways.


    He watched Aunt Shen get into her car, still reluctant to let her go.


    His gaze at the A6 was eerily similar to how He Yanrong would look at it.


    "Aunt Shen, wait!"


    Just after changing her shoes, Shen Hongmei rolled down the car window.


    "What is it, Xiao Yan?"


    Deep down, Shen Hongmei was a little nervous, worried that Li Zhiyan might confess his feelings right then and there.


    She knew very well that Li Zhiyan��s thoughts hadn��t changed at all.


    "Aunt Shen, drive safely."


    "That��s all you wanted to tell Aunt?"


    "I��m worried about you, Aunt Shen."


    "Alright, Xiao Yan. Aunt��s leaving."


    As she drove away, a profound sense of loss began to spread within Shen Hongmei��s heart.

 Chapter 175 - 096 Aunt Lai’s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don’t need to be so quiet_5

    Chapter 175: 096 Aunt Lai��s Reward; Aunt Zhao, you don��t need to be so quiet_5Deep inside Shen Hongmei��s heart, she felt like Li Zhiyan stopped her just to continue talking about being together, but Li Zhiyan didn��t say a single word about it.


    This made her doubt a little what exactly was going on in Li Zhiyan��s mind. Could it be that Xiao Yan no longer wanted to be with her?


    When she sent him back earlier, he had said everything so clearly.


    What��s going on now?


    Is it because she rejected him and he��s disappointed, losing confidence? Or is it that he has now fallen for Lai Feifei or He Yanrong?


    Thinking about Lai Feifei��s overly intimate behavior with Li Zhiyan today, as well as He Yanrong��s expressions of admiration and happiness when talking about Li Zhiyan...


    Shen Hongmei felt like these were all very real possibilities.


    ...


    Walking back home, Li Zhiyan opened the system and claimed his mission reward. His fifteenth shop had arrived!


    A Shanghai Aunt franchise store.


    "Looking forward to cashing out more and more," he murmured.


    Before he reached home, Aunt Lai��s call came in, and Li Zhiyan had a guess��maybe the drunkard woke up to go to the bathroom or something.


    She��d call him occasionally, as if him carrying Aunt Lai home drunkenly had nearly become a regular occurrence now.


    "Aunt Lai."


    On the phone, the sound of water dripping came first, followed by the noise of a toilet flushing.


    "Zaizai."


    "Shen Hongmei is so naughty, she gave Mom Forget-Zai Milk!"


    "Mom won��t fall for that. If she drinks Forget-Zai Milk, she might forget you."


    "Aunt Lai, go sleep now. Just hearing your voice makes me feel sleepy."


    "Mm, Zaizai!"


    "Auntie��s going to sleep now."


    Whenever Aunt Lai called him, Li Zhiyan��s heart always stirred with a strange feeling. The drunk version of Aunt Lai was truly the world��s cutest creature, bar none.


    "Still, Aunt Rong��a woman as gentle as her��managing Century Palace as the manager..."


    "There must really be some story behind it."


    Li Zhiyan��s curiosity was piqued. If there was a fitting opportunity later, he could ask Aunt Rong.


    Of course, Li Zhiyan wouldn��t ask outright. He wasn��t sure what the past had been like for Aunt Rong.


    If it made her upset, that would be entirely his fault. S~ea??h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After arriving home, he headed straight for the master bedroom.


    His room and Zhao Shumin��s were separated by just a wall.


    Plus, the angle of the cameras made it impossible to tell exactly where he had gone.


    This made things quite convenient now.


    In the master bedroom, Aunt Zhao was livestreaming, clearly chatting with customers who had placed orders, discussing possible modifications to skirts.


    Seeing Li Zhiyan return, Zhao Shumin wrapped up her conversation and turned off the livestream.


    It wasn��t early anymore, so it was time to rest.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re back."


    "Are you hungry? I��ve left some food in the fridge for you. If you��re hungry, I��ll heat it up for you."


    After all the fuss, Li Zhiyan genuinely felt famished.


    "Alright, Auntie, I��m starving!"


    "Then wait here. Auntie will go heat it up for you."


    Zhao Shumin went to the kitchen, carefully avoiding the cameras.


    Li Zhiyan followed her into the kitchen.


    "Aunt Zhao, doesn��t it bother you to keep tying that cloth strip around yourself like that?"


    "It��s fine, Auntie��s used to it. I��ll take it off when it��s time to shower later anyway."


    Watching her place the dishes in the pot to heat them, Li Zhiyan suddenly hugged Zhao Shumin around the waist, his hands getting bolder.


    "Xiao Yan, behave yourself!"


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ve been very well-behaved already."


    Saying that, Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed Zhao Shumin on the lips, leaving her heart flustered with shyness.


    Yet when Li Zhiyan deepened the kiss, she eventually responded.


    Ten seconds later, she pulled away from him.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, that��s enough."


    "Auntie, you��re really this strict about sticking to rules?"


    "Of course. Auntie��s an adult; of course she has to stick to rules."


    "There��s still food to heat. Behave, alright?"


    "Fine, Aunt Zhao, let me discuss something with you."


    Li Zhiyan leaned against the wall, chatting with Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt Zhao, can you stop being so quiet all the time? Speak louder!"


    "We used to have neighbors living next door, so I had to keep quiet. But now it��s just the two of us in this house. There��s no need to worry about those things anymore, is there?"


    "No one will hear anything. We��re perfectly safe."


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin��s face flush. This child...


    But indeed, this house was now just them.

 Chapter 176 - 097 Exposing the True Faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan????? In the Kitchen

    Chapter 176: 097 Exposing the True Faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan????? In the KitchenBefore, Zhao Shumin had actually been trying hard to control herself.


    After all, if what was going on with Li Zhiyan was overheard by the neighbors, Zhao Shumin felt like she��d want to find a hole and disappear into it. It was just too shameful.


    She was already at her age, and Li Zhiyan was only 20.


    But now, with just the two of them left in this apartment, it seemed like there wasn��t anything to worry about being overheard.


    Realizing this all of a sudden, Zhao Shumin felt a noticeable sense of relief inside.


    "Alright, Auntie understands. Auntie will do her best."


    Though she said that, Zhao Shumin still felt embarrassed deep down.


    "Xiao Yan, why don��t you go back and wait for me for a bit, okay?"


    "It��s too hot in here."


    Zhao Shumin agreed to it, and Li Zhiyan didn��t push further, returning to his room to wait for her.


    As she reheated the food, waves of shame washed over her.


    This kid always used his coaxing and persistence to make all kinds of requests of her. Just thinking about it made Zhao Shumin��s face blush furiously.


    But what he said also made sense��now it was just the two of them in this apartment. With only them here, why did she need to mind so much?


    After bringing the dishes back, she saw the expectant look in Li Zhiyan��s eyes.


    Sitting down, Zhao Shumin asked, "Xiao Yan, why do you seem so happy?"


    "Of course I��m happy, Auntie."


    "Tonight, you can sleep with me. Hugging Auntie to sleep is so warm."


    "Sleeping with Auntie makes you that happy?"


    "Of course, Zhao Auntie."


    "Oh, right, Zhao Auntie."


    Feeling a little hungry, Li Zhiyan began to eat with big mouthfuls.


    "What is it?"


    Zhao Shumin reached out to pat Li Zhiyan��s head.


    "Nothing, Zhao Auntie. Why don��t you go take a bath first?"


    "Alright, it is a bit hot..."


    After Zhao Shumin finished her bath and returned, she found Li Zhiyan walking out of the kitchen.


    "What were you doing in there, Xiao Yan?"


    "Auntie, I just washed the dishes. You can go to my room first; I��ll take my bath now."


    "Alright."


    The adoration Zhao Shumin felt for Li Zhiyan was nearly impossible to hide at this point.


    Ten minutes later, after finishing his bath, Li Zhiyan climbed into bed and burrowed under the covers.


    He lay down next to Zhao Shumin.


    Draping a leg over Zhao Auntie��s smooth, fair leg, Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around her waist.


    "Zhao Auntie, your skin is so smooth."


    "You little imp, go to sleep properly. Be good, alright?"


    "Mm, Auntie. Tomorrow, I��m planning to give you a gift."


    "Don��t give Auntie any gifts, no need to waste money on that."


    "The best gift you��ve ever given me was that birthday cake. Auntie still remembers it."


    "Zhao Auntie, I don��t think so. I think the best gift I could give you is something else."


    "Oh? And what��s that?"


    "It��s definitely black stockings."


    "Xiao Yan, behave yourself. Stop messing around on Auntie��s leg."


    Though her words sounded stern,


    it was obvious Zhao Shumin��s scolding had no real effect, and Li Zhiyan continued to do as he pleased.


    This left Zhao Shumin feeling a bit powerless inside.


    Anyway, since Xiao Yan wasn��t crossing the line, she figured he could do as he liked.


    She realized that her previous indulgence had left her with no way of handling him now.


    "Zhao Auntie, I want to get you a set of makeup products."


    "I think if you wore makeup, you��d look especially beautiful."


    "Things like eyeliner, blush, and eyebrows��if you dolled yourself up, you��d look incredible."


    As Li Zhiyan looked at Zhao Shumin��s flawless, ivory skin,


    he felt a pang of admiration. Zhao Auntie was truly naturally beautiful; even without makeup, she was more stunning than women who wore cosmetics.


    Her looks already made Li Zhiyan��s heart race. And with her unmatched, exquisite figure, he felt like she was perfect as she was. Still, he couldn��t help but wish she��d get dolled up��she��d be even more breathtaking that way.


    Even Shanghai��s Three Aunts only managed to enhance their looks a little with makeup.


    "Auntie doesn��t know how to put on makeup. That��s something for young girls to do."


    "Auntie, nowadays it doesn��t matter what age you are to wear makeup."


    "Almost all women wear makeup. Take the landlord��s wife, for example��she looks great with it."


    "Xiao Yan, you think the landlord��s wife looks good?"


    Under the covers, Zhao Shumin grabbed hold of the hand Li Zhiyan was moving around.


    "She��s pretty, but not as pretty as Auntie."


    "I think if Auntie wore makeup, you��d outshine her for sure."


    Actually, Zhao Auntie and Shanghai��s Three Aunts were about on the same level in terms of beauty��they were all stunning, elegant, metropolitan women.


    But Shanghai��s Three Aunts were very skilled with makeup and always paid great attention to their outfits.


    In this aspect, they had a bit of an edge over Zhao Auntie.


    "You��re such a sweet-talker."


    "Xiao Yan, what kind of relationship do you have with the landlord��s wife?"


    "Why is she so nice to you? She even let you look after her car��that thing must��ve cost over a million."


    "And last time, she even stood up for you."


    "Earlier, I helped her out with something. Her brother wanted to borrow money from her, and I couldn��t stand it, so I staged a little act for her." S��ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "That��s why she stood up for me."


    "Hmm."


    "Xiao Yan, you��d better not get involved with her. In the future, you��ll need to find someone around your age to date, marry, and have kids with."


    "Besides, who knows how much money she has? People like us and people like her are from completely different worlds."


    Zhao Shumin��s reminder made Li Zhiyan sigh internally.


    It seemed Zhao Auntie still hoped he��d be with someone closer to his age for marriage and starting a family. Age truly was an insurmountable divide in this conventional world.

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    Chapter 177: 097 Exposing the True Faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan????? In the Kitchen_2However, Li Zhiyan, who possessed the Youth Eternal attribute, was completely unconcerned about this.


    As long as he put in the effort, the aunts could always maintain their current appearance. The charm of the current aunts truly made Li Zhiyan��s heart utterly captivated.


    "I know, Aunt Zhao. You��re the only one in my heart."


    Saying this, Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed Zhao Shumin on the lips.


    "Mmm... you scoundrel."


    After letting Li Zhiyan kiss her, Zhao Shumin and he melted into a tangled embrace.


    It was a long while before they separated.


    "Auntie, I��ll bring the makeup back for you tomorrow."


    "If you don��t know how to apply it, you can just learn from short videos."


    "No, don��t buy it."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t respond. If he just brought it back directly, Aunt Zhao wouldn��t be able to refuse.


    Looking at Zhao Shumin��s slightly parted red lips, Li Zhiyan kissed her once again.


    ...


    After a long time, when Zhao Shumin and Li Zhiyan had rinsed their mouths and lay back in bed,


    Zhao Shumin hugged Li Zhiyan and said tenderly, "You little rascal, can you settle down now? Can we sleep?"


    "Mhm, Aunt Zhao, I got it."


    "Your leg is still pressing on me, though."


    "This feels comfortable."


    "I really can��t do anything about you."


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s leg rubbing against her own, Zhao Shumin also felt a wave of heat.


    But she was indeed exhausted, and before long, she fell asleep.


    Placing his hand on Aunt Zhao��s face, Li Zhiyan felt her soft, steady breaths.


    Quietly, he waited for midnight to arrive.


    At the same time, his mind wandered to his Shanghai Aunt franchise store.


    Li Zhiyan realized that ever since he��d entered the Shanghai Aunt circle, he��d started having strange associations with this brand��s beverages.


    When he passed by a Shanghai Aunt shop, his mind would reflexively think of the charming faces of the three aunts.


    At midnight, Li Zhiyan opened the system, and the information refreshed on time as usual.


    "Go to this lottery store in the morning and buy this stack of scratch tickets. You can net a profit of 2,000 yuan."


    Still another wild bonus segment. Li Zhiyan decided to use this money to buy a makeup set, although, having never purchased such items before, he wasn��t sure if it would be enough.


    "Catherine tosses and turns, thinking about when she can kiss you again and end this torment."


    This piece of information brought a wave of satisfaction to Li Zhiyan��s heart. S��ar?h the N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sure enough, Catherine was still brooding over being kissed by him, a mere Asian man.


    "At noon, when Zhao Shumin goes out to buy groceries, Shang Shunsheng will block her with Liu Yan to demand 500,000 yuan as a dowry."


    "At 10 a.m., the two will discuss this matter at Starlight Cafe and verbally abuse Zhao Shumin."


    "Please bring a recording pen, place it at the following location, and play it for Zhao Shumin at the market."


    "Task reward: The second Shanghai Aunt franchise store."


    At this rate, he was adding one store a day. Li Zhiyan felt that the system��s main goal wasn��t so out of reach anymore.


    Though the revenue from these little milestones wasn��t guaranteed, a monthly income from risk-free stores was something Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but eagerly anticipate.


    Inhaling the scent of Zhao Shumin��s body, Li Zhiyan brought her hair to his nose and, holding onto Aunt Zhao, gradually fell asleep as well.


    ...


    Life cycled on day after day, the same for every slacking office worker. After leaving the house, he rode his bike, soaking in the morning sunlight, feeling good.


    After all, he was now the owner of 15 stores and a company boss. Life was no longer as bleak and hopeless as it used to be.


    "Later, after leaving the company, claim the prize, buy a recording pen, and head to the cafe."


    Li Zhiyan mentally outlined his plan before clocking in at work.


    Today, Liu Yichen came over to summon Li Zhiyan to Catherine��s office.


    The pity in Liu Yichen��s eyes towards Li Zhiyan was becoming increasingly apparent. Poor Li Zhiyan, he thought.


    Called to his boss��s office for private scolding sessions by his own mother every day��Liu Yichen had heard about it too.


    Maybe his mom was giving Li Zhiyan a hard time every single day? It wouldn��t be surprising if every time Li Zhiyan entered the office, he ended up on his knees! After all, good jobs were hard to come by these days, and Li Zhiyan probably had no choice but to grin and bear it.


    After Li Zhiyan went inside, Liu Jinxin sidled up.


    "Chairman Liu, when are we going to deal with Li Zhiyan?"


    "Don��t worry. My mother is already taking care of him every single day. Wait a bit��when the time comes, I��ll make sure he experiences how harsh society can be!"


    ...


    Inside the office, Catherine was dressed as always in professional attire: a pencil skirt paired with black stockings and high heels.


    With her height of 178 cm, Catherine��s stunningly long legs remained irresistibly attention-grabbing, making Li Zhiyan admire her even more.


    Sitting directly on the sofa, Catherine prepared to enjoy another one of Li Zhiyan��s massages. His massage skills were undoubtedly top-notch.


    "CEO, would you like me to massage your feet?"


    Li Zhiyan was already mentally prepared to lay his hands on Catherine��s shapely legs clad in black stockings. This had become a daily routine for the two of them by now.


    And lately, Li Zhiyan had been permitted to massage Catherine��s thighs.


    "Today, give my shoulders a massage," Catherine instructed.


    Catherine��s unexpected request left Li Zhiyan a little surprised.


    Taking a seat next to Catherine, he moved behind her on the sofa.


    "Take off your shoes and get on the couch to give me a proper massage."


    Having felt some neck pain recently, Catherine planned to have Li Zhiyan work out the knots.


    Of course, deep down, Catherine��s real intention was to seduce Li Zhiyan from just the right angle, so he would quickly kiss her again, thus putting an end to her inner turmoil.

 Chapter 178 - 097 Exposing the True Faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan????? in the Kitchen_3

    Chapter 178: 097 Exposing the True Faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan????? in the Kitchen_3Who knows when Li Zhiyan will fulfill the agreement? For Catherine, it��s truly a disgusting matter.


    After all, deep down, she really looks down on Li Zhiyan, this yellow-skinned man.


    After taking off his shoes and stepping up, Li Zhiyan found the most suitable angle.


    Today, Catherine was already wearing a low-cut business suit.


    So, when Li Zhiyan lowered his head, he saw a large expanse of snow-white skin and an endless cleavage, which made him involuntarily swallow a mouthful of saliva.


    This woman��what a temptress.


    Li Zhiyan��s voice was crystal clear as it reached Catherine��s ears, which made her feel utterly satisfied inside.


    As expected, this damned Li Zhiyan still couldn��t resist her allure.


    If he didn��t have a physical attraction to her, how could he have kissed her last time?


    "Feels good..."


    Catherine closed her eyes.


    This allowed Li Zhiyan to act even more unscrupulously, and Catherine��s voice was completely different from her usual tone.


    It sounded laden with an overwhelming surge of femininity. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan also understood Catherine��s intentions. This woman couldn��t sleep at night because she just wanted him to quickly fulfill the agreement with her.


    But Li Zhiyan didn��t respond; he simply continued massaging Catherine, very professionally.


    "Massage my neck, and also my collarbone," she commanded.


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s slightly shifting breaths, Catherine was brimming with pride. This lowly yellow-skinned man still had inappropriate desires for her.


    She refused to believe he could keep holding back!


    Li Zhiyan��s hands gently began massaging Catherine��s neck. With the skills of a massage master, he performed the massage with a high level of expertise.


    Slowly, a boiling heat surged forth inside Catherine and began spreading quickly, making her breaths grow heavier.


    Deep within, she even longed for Li Zhiyan to hurry up and kiss her. When this thought surfaced, even Catherine herself was startled.


    How could she have such an idea!


    She must remember that she was a high-born white woman, and Li Zhiyan was just a yellow-skinned man. How could she possibly desire him to kiss her? He wasn��t worthy!


    What happened next, however, only left Catherine feeling deeply disappointed.


    Li Zhiyan remained purely professional with his massage, showing no sign of losing control or acting on the agreement.


    "Li Zhiyan, when are you planning to kiss me?"


    "Boss, I��m not in the mood right now."


    "Then when will you be in the mood? Stop dragging it out!"


    Catherine was visibly exasperated.


    "Boss, haven��t I already said that this kind of thing can��t be forced?"


    Taking a deep breath, Catherine restrained the urge to slap Li Zhiyan. She knew it was useless, even if she wanted to hit him.


    He knew martial arts, and she couldn��t beat him.


    "Just leave."


    After putting on his shoes and leaving the office, Li Zhiyan walked out. Catherine clenched her delicate fists, her blue eyes seemingly ready to spit fire.


    She then, in her unbearable heat, locked the office door from the inside.


    ...


    At the Lottery Store, after claiming some unexpected winnings, Li Zhiyan went to a shop and purchased a voice recorder.


    He had a decent understanding of these electronic gadgets. Most of the products in physical stores were outrageously expensive and often outdated stock. Previously, he had bought a shaver for over two hundred yuan��its performance was utterly crushed by a sub-50-yuan model online, not to mention its battery was garbage. Upon closer inspection, its production date was over three years old. The decline of physical stores wasn��t without reason.


    However, ordering online for the voice recorder wasn��t feasible due to time constraints, as he had a task to carry out soon.


    After picking out a recorder with a recent production date,


    he charged it using a power bank and grabbed a set of cosmetics from a nearby counter.


    For those, he wasn��t particularly knowledgeable.


    So, he chose some brands he had heard of: lipstick, foundation, eye cream, and more��all packed together for over three thousand yuan.


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t distressed about the expense. After all, spending money depended on the person.


    Aunt Zhao was such a kind-hearted woman. Buying her some cosmetics was well worth it.


    After finishing these errands, Li Zhiyan casually picked up a pair of sunglasses for a few dozen yuan and headed to Chenguang Cafe.


    Ordering a cappuccino, Li Zhiyan followed system instructions, sticking double-sided tape under the table before heading to a spot not far away to wait for Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan��s arrival.


    Sure enough, it wasn��t long before Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan entered the cafe and sat down. Due to Li Zhiyan��s hairstyle change and his sunglasses,


    the two didn��t notice him and began discussing as soon as they sat down.


    "Wife, do you think this will work? Fifty thousand is too much. I doubt that old bitch has fifty thousand to begin with."


    "She probably has around thirty thousand. With her low wage and having to live in Shanghai, where would she get the money to save?"


    By now, Shang Shunsheng didn��t even bother to act polite, directly referring to Zhao Shumin as a bitch.


    Li Zhiyan felt a pang of anguish in his heart.


    If Aunt Zhao heard these words, he couldn��t imagine how deeply hurt she��d feel. A woman who had raised her child all alone with painstaking care,


    living a frugal lifestyle, enduring scorching heat under just a fan at home, only for Shang Shunsheng to treat her like this.


    "I think she has it. Your mom is stingy to the extreme��she won��t even spend a penny on a bottle of mineral water when she��s out. How could she not have money?"


    "I think fifty thousand isn��t even her limit."


    "Let��s squeeze out those fifty thousand first, and then see how much more we can get from her. Take everything from that old bitch."

 Chapter 179 - 097 Expose the true faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan?????in the kitchen_4

    Chapter 179: 097 Expose the true faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan?????in the kitchen_4Shang Shunsheng let out a grunt.


    "But, about how I lied to her before, she probably hates me for it. She used to call me all the time, but lately, she hasn��t reached out at all."


    "I doubt she��s willing to give me money."


    "Who says so? Women from the countryside are the most naive. All they ever think about is continuing the family line."


    "Just tell her we need half a million yuan as a betrothal gift and we��ll get married. She��ll definitely hand it over without hesitation."


    "Then later, we��ll ask her how much money she has altogether��gold jewelry, ceremony costs, anything we can squeeze out. We can��t leave her with a dime."


    "After that, we��ll live the good life. I don��t want to share a place with others anymore; I want to rent one of those new apartment complexes with elevators."


    "And besides, you��re her son��blood is thicker than water. If you sincerely apologize to her, how could she not forgive you?"


    Liu Yan��s coquettish tone left Shang Shunsheng completely dazed, as if he were floating on clouds. To him, his own mother didn��t matter anymore��she was just an old woman, nothing compared to his wife.


    After all, Liu Yan was the one sharing his bed at night. For Shang Shunsheng, that was the ultimate purpose of life��he��d give up anything for it!


    "Honey, when are we getting married? That bitch was originally planning to put down a deposit to buy a house."


    "Sweetheart, housing prices are dropping like crazy right now. Why even bother buying? I��m fine with renting a place with you."


    Liu Yan toyed with Shang Shunsheng like a pet dog. In her heart, she never planned to stay with him long-term.


    Once she had drained him of all his money, she could easily move on to the next man. Even though she wasn��t particularly attractive, her WeChat inbox was overflowing with love-struck fools.


    "You��re so good to me, my love."


    "Oh, by the way, darling, you��ll need to get your mom��s bank card, won��t you? I��ll take over managing her salary and everything."


    "That smelly bitch wouldn��t agree to that, no way."


    "Don��t worry, she��ll definitely agree!"


    Li Zhiyan, who had been silently listening on the side, was seething with rage. He wished he could jump out and beat the two of them to a pulp on the spot. But in this society ruled by law, Li Zhiyan restrained his impulses. He knew such actions would achieve nothing. S��ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It would only backfire, and Li Zhiyan had no intention of getting detained or worse, ending up in prison.


    Once the two left, Li Zhiyan pulled out the recording device he had brought along. He then edited the incredibly clear audio on his phone.


    At around 11 p.m., Li Zhiyan headed to the market where Zhao Shumin was buying groceries.


    ...


    Zhao Shumin, carrying her shopping basket, was in a great mood. Her first handmade dress had been successfully shipped out.


    Now, only she and Li Zhiyan were left at home. It was such a liberating feeling. What made Zhao Shumin happiest, though, was having Li Zhiyan��s companionship.


    Gradually, she had found an emotional anchor in her life.


    "This child... I��ll bet he��ll insist on sleeping next to me again tonight."


    "Oh well, let��s just buy some groceries and see if Xiao Yan comes back tonight or not."


    Her fingers touched the scissors inside her shopping basket. Zhao Shumin remained cautious of Shang Yunsheng. If Shang Yunsheng ever tried to force her into anything, she would rather fight to the death than let him take advantage of her!


    After buying some pork ribs, other cuts of pork, and ingredients for side dishes, Zhao Shumin left the market and headed for home.


    But as she walked out of the market, she unexpectedly spotted Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan.


    In that instant, Zhao Shumin��s guard shot up. The memory of Shang Shunsheng��s betrayal was still fresh in her mind. Was Shang Yunsheng nearby as well?


    "Mom."


    "I was wrong. I want to apologize for what I did before. I was tricked by Dad��I didn��t know he was such a beast."


    "Mom, please don��t hold it against me."


    Right off the bat, Shang Shunsheng launched into an apology, leaving Zhao Shumin puzzled. Was this really her son speaking? Could her son even act like this?


    In the past, he had been quick to threaten her with violence on more than one occasion.


    "Alright then. Just don��t hurt me again in the future, and I��ll be on my way."


    Zhao Shumin responded coolly and started walking out. If Shang Shunsheng could genuinely show some remorse,


    then maybe she might consider forgiving him. After all, Shang Shunsheng was still her biological son.


    In this world, that bond meant something unique to her.


    "Mom, Liu Yan and I are getting married."


    Liu Yan��s sudden declaration left Zhao Shumin standing frozen on the spot!


    Just as Liu Yan had guessed, her son��s marriage was deeply ingrained in Zhao Shumin��s heart��a belief she couldn��t simply let go of.


    She had dreamt of seeing her son settle down and have children. That obsession wasn��t something that could fade overnight.


    Seeing Zhao Shumin stop in her tracks, the pair felt a rush of excitement. It seemed as though the 500,000 yuan was within reach.


    "Are you planning to buy a house?"


    Asked Zhao Shumin. Her son��s apology and Liu Yan��s sudden shift in attitude made her curious. What was going on? Liu Yan had always been at odds with her, but now she was calling her "Mom." Could they really be planning to marry?


    "Mom, we don��t need a house. Just give me 500,000 yuan as a betrothal gift, and I��ll go register the marriage with Liu Yan this afternoon."


    Shang Shunsheng chimed in eagerly, "Yeah, Mom! I want to marry Liu Yan as soon as possible, and we��ll hurry to have a child."


    Their words struck a vulnerable chord deep in Zhao Shumin��s heart.


    "How much of a betrothal gift do you need?"


    "Mom, it��s not much, just 500,000 yuan."


    Watching Zhao Shumin sink into deep thought, Liu Yan��s gut told her that Zhao Shumin��s savings might well exceed 500,000 yuan��possibly by a significant margin!


    That thought filled her with visions of driving a Porsche someday!

 Chapter 180 - 097 Exposing the True Faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan ????? in the Kitchen_5

    Chapter 180: 097 Exposing the True Faces of Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan ????? in the Kitchen_5"Mom, don��t worry, I will definitely live well with Shunsheng."


    Just as the two were scheming to swindle Zhao Shumin��s money, Li Zhiyan walked over.


    "Get the hell out of here..."


    Li Zhiyan started with a burst of traditional swearing. Listening to Li Zhiyan��s voice, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but stand with Li Zhiyan. In her heart of hearts, now Li Zhiyan was truly one of her own.


    Because Li Zhiyan would always unhesitatingly protect her.


    "Li Zhiyan!"


    "What are you doing here!"


    "Get lost, I��m discussing the bride price with my mom!"


    Shang Shunsheng was genuinely afraid Li Zhiyan would ruin his plan; fifty thousand was about to be in hand, and he could marry Liu Yan!


    "Shameless bastard, you even want to cheat your own mother out of money, are you even human?"


    Li Zhiyan directly cursed.


    "When did I cheat my mom, stop spouting nonsense here!"


    "I heard everything clear as day back at the caf��."


    "And you��re still trying to deceive Aunt Zhao?"


    Hearing about the caf��, finally, the expressions on Shang Shunsheng and Liu Yan��s faces turned grim.


    They had the feeling of watching fifty thousand fly away before their eyes.


    And it was all because of this damn Li Zhiyan standing in front of them.


    "I��m not cheating!"


    "You��re talking nonsense!"


    Shang Shunsheng said in a panic.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t waste words, took out his phone, and played back their conversation, which was full of insults towards Zhao Shumin.


    After hearing the conversation where the two were plotting to skin Zhao Shumin alive, Zhao Shumin��s body wobbled, almost falling to the ground.


    "Li Zhiyan, you bastard!"


    Seeing the pair��s furious expressions, Li Zhiyan charged at them, looking ready to fight, scaring them into turning and running.


    After driving the two away, Li Zhiyan returned to Aunt Zhao��s side.


    "Aunt Zhao, are you okay?"


    "Auntie is fine, Xiao Yan, let��s go home, and I��ll cook for you."


    ...


    Back home, the pale-faced Zhao Shumin went to the kitchen, and Li Zhiyan followed her.


    As she washed the vegetables, Zhao Shumin��s tears fell again; once more, Shang Shunsheng had upset her today.


    Seeing Aunt Zhao��s distressed look, Li Zhiyan stepped forward to help wipe away Zhao Shumin��s tears.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t be sad anymore."


    "It��s in the genes; he and his father are both carved from the same cold-blooded mold, just like Liu Yan."


    "It��s not worth being sad over people like that."


    Zhao Shumin glanced at Li Zhiyan and managed a smile.


    "Aunt Zhao, no matter what, I will always be by your side; this is a gift from me to you."


    "What gift, spending money recklessly again, making money isn��t easy now."


    "Aunt Zhao, my Mixue Ice City is doing well, don��t worry."


    "I bought you some cosmetics."


    Talking with Li Zhiyan diverted Zhao Shumin��s attention quite a bit.


    "Didn��t I tell you not to buy these things? Auntie doesn��t know how to use makeup."


    "You can learn online, Auntie. Just search for makeup tutorials, do it for me, okay? I really want to see you in makeup."


    "Okay, you silly child..."


    Opening the cosmetics for a look, Zhao Shumin felt a bit uneasy.


    Is this kind of thing really suitable for her?


    "Auntie doesn��t know how to thank you, you��ve helped me so much."


    "Aunt Zhao, why don��t we really be together?"


    "You silly child, stop joking..."


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s fervent gaze, Zhao Shumin��s eyes became evasive.


    Deep down, she truly couldn��t accept being with Li Zhiyan, because it was indeed somewhat rebellious. Sear?h the ��ov��lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A relationship with an age gap of over twenty years is not accepted by society.


    Seeing Zhao Shumin looking somewhat like a tearful flower, Li Zhiyan embraced Aunt Zhao��s waist and kissed her red lips.


    "Mm, Xiao Yan, what are you doing..."


    "Aunt Zhao, you know."


    "Xiao Yan, it hasn��t even been a week yet."


    "I beg you, Aunt Zhao."


    Feeling sad inside, Zhao Shumin at this moment felt unable to control herself, and with a half-hearted reluctance, she acquiesced to Li Zhiyan��s actions.


    After a while, Zhao Shumin held onto the edge of the kitchen island.


    She closed her eyes, offering no resistance.


    "Oh right!"


    Suddenly, Zhao Shumin realized something.


    "Xiao Yan, go to the bedroom to get something."


    "Do I have to, Aunt?"


    As Zhao Shumin turned back, Li Zhiyan kissed her again.


    "Yes, you must listen to Auntie, otherwise Auntie won��t agree with you."


    Li Zhiyan could only go to his room.


    When he returned, he tightly embraced Zhao Shumin from behind, and this time, Zhao Shumin didn��t resist at all.

 Chapter 181 - 098 Auntie Feifei Lai; The Past of Aunt Rong

    Chapter 181: 098 Auntie Feifei Lai; The Past of Aunt RongA long time later, Zhao Shumin was cooking in the kitchen, wiping the sweat off her forehead, her pretty face was full of an alluring blush.


    The weather was too hot, especially in the kitchen, and Aunt Zhao was already drenched in sweat.


    After finishing the meal, Zhao Shumin brought the dishes to Li Zhiyan��s room.


    "Xiao Yan, wait for me, I��ll just go take a shower."


    Zhao Shumin had always been a clean person, and cooking after such a long time, she was feeling exceptionally overheated.


    "Alright, Auntie, I��ll wait for you."


    As it was noon, Zhao Shumin just took a quick rinse.


    Zhao Shumin came back quickly, touching the water droplets on Aunt Zhao��s face.


    Li Zhiyan stepped forward and gave Zhao Shumin a hug, which startled Zhao Shumin again, young people are truly energetic.


    "Xiao Yan, let��s eat first."


    After Zhao Shumin took a shower while cooking, Li Zhiyan shut the door and they ate together.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t you think we kind of have that couple��s vibe now?"


    Thinking about it, Zhao Shumin did feel there was that kind of feeling. S~ea??h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She cooked for Li Zhiyan and they could sleep together every night, it indeed felt very family-like.


    "What nonsense, your aunt is your elder, stop joking, or I��ll really get angry."


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but recall the time in the kitchen when Li Zhiyan wanted to be with her, and it made her blush and feel bashful; this kid always had that on his mind.


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t say anything more, he knew in his heart this couldn��t be rushed.


    They spent so much time together, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future, and now they had a one-week agreement, and Zhao Shumin, as a mature woman who kept her promises.


    It would be hard to distance herself from him in the future.


    Then, Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin started talking about Shang Shunsheng��s issue, Aunt Zhao cried again today. Although she had relaxed earlier, if they didn��t talk more.


    Aunt Zhao would definitely be unhappy later.


    "Aunt Zhao, don��t take today��s events to heart, just pretend you don��t have this son."


    Zhao Shumin, who was picking up meat for Li Zhiyan��s bowl, was momentarily stunned when he mentioned her son.


    Her chopsticks almost fell; her biological son and Liu Yan said those poisonous words to humiliate her.


    Moreover, they even planned to drain her last drop of blood, which was truly a heavy blow for Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunty knows, Xiao Yan, don��t worry."


    "Actually, before this, aunty always hoped he could turn over a new leaf."


    "As a mother, who doesn��t hope their child will correct their mistakes."


    Li Zhiyan recalled how Zhao Shumin hoped he could correct his mistakes and made efforts for it after thinking he was such a person, being so tolerant even to an outsider like him.


    Let alone her own son.


    But Shang Shunsheng was truly beastly, he was truly scum among scum.


    "Aunt Zhao, bad traits can be inherited."


    "Father and son are the same, don��t trust anything Shang Shunsheng does in the future, don��t get involved in his matters."


    "He even wanted to abuse you last time."


    "Such people will never be good to you."


    "Mm, Xiao Yan."


    Zhao Shumin, being a rational person, knew deep inside that Li Zhiyan was right, it��s just that the sadness was unavoidable.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ll treat you well in the future."


    "By the way, how about you learn some makeup in the afternoon?"


    "Xiao Yan, can we return those makeup products?"


    The thought of makeup made Zhao Shumin feel extremely uneasy.


    "Aunt Zhao, I threw away the receipts, so returning them is impossible."


    "Just learn it well, you��ll definitely look amazing with makeup."


    Li Zhiyan said seriously, and Zhao Shumin could sense how much Li Zhiyan anticipated her learning makeup.


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, aunt knows."


    "Aunt will try it out."


    After lunch, Zhao Shumin finished washing the dishes and was planning to take a nap, only to find Li Zhiyan standing by his room door watching her.


    "Xiao Yan, what are you doing? Why don��t you take a nap now that you��re home?"


    "Still have to work in the afternoon."


    "Aunt Zhao, come nap with me, please."


    "Little rascal, you didn��t let aunty cook in peace earlier, and now you want more? No."


    "Aunt can��t keep indulging you."


    Zhao Shumin said seriously.


    "Aunt Zhao, I can��t sleep well without you holding me, and I have the air conditioner on, saving electricity."


    "Aunt never saw you saving electricity before."


    "Aunt Zhao, just come sleep with me."


    "I truly want to sleep with you, I��ll be good, please."


    After a moment of inner struggle, Zhao Shumin remembered the event in the market where Li Zhiyan stood in front of her; it once again gave her the usual strong sense of security.


    "Alright, have a good sleep, we still need to work in the afternoon."


    When Zhao Shumin walked towards Li Zhiyan, he reminded her, "Aunt Zhao, the makeup is still in the kitchen, bring it over, it��s too hot there."


    "Now you think it��s hot?"


    After bringing the makeup into Li Zhiyan��s room, Zhao Shumin saw her surprising body shape in her pajamas, and Li Zhiyan immediately held her, moving towards the bed.

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    Chapter 182: 098 Auntie Feifei Lai; The Past of Aunt Rong_2The intensity made Zhao Shumin feel a bit flustered inside.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "You promised to behave yourself."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ll definitely behave myself. I��m only hugging you because it makes me feel safe."


    Li Zhiyan pulled Zhao Shumin into his arms and lay down together with her. When he reached for the blanket,


    Zhao Shumin said, "Xiao Yan, your aunt hasn��t taken off her shoes yet."


    "Let me help you, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan took off Zhao Shumin��s shoes and held her snow-white jade-like feet before pulling up the blanket. The two huddled together, enjoying the feeling of summer.


    "Doesn��t this feel too hot?"


    "There��s air conditioning, Aunt Zhao. It��s not hot."


    Li Zhiyan kissed Zhao Shumin��s cheek and slid his hand onto her beautiful legs.


    "Stop touching my legs, behave yourself."


    "You��re not even wearing stockings, and you let me touch them."


    "Aunt Zhao, do you want to wear black stockings?"


    "No."


    "Behave."


    Zhao Shumin pulled Li Zhiyan��s hand out from under the blanket. Li Zhiyan didn��t resist; instead, he held her in his arms and breathed in the fragrance of her hair indulgently.


    "Aunt Zhao, you smell so nice."


    "I don��t even use perfume, what��s there to smell nice about?"


    "Aunt Zhao, this is purely your natural scent. I��ve heard people say that if you like someone, you can pick up the scent of their body."


    "Every day when I smell you, I feel you��re so fragrant, Aunt Zhao."


    "What nonsense."


    "For real, Aunt Zhao. You smell amazing to me."


    "Especially your tongue, Aunt... It tastes so sweet."


    "Stop talking nonsense!"


    Before Zhao Shumin could finish speaking, Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed her.


    Responding passively at first, she eventually pulled away of her own accord after more than ten seconds.


    "That��s enough for today. Sleep!"


    "Alright, Aunt Zhao."


    "But earlier in the kitchen while cooking, why were you so quiet?"


    "What nonsense. The kitchen is near the hallway where people pass by��of course I��d be quiet. Besides, I always talk softly anyway."


    "Then can you speak louder in the future, Aunt? I feel like I��m missing out on a lot of joy when I can��t hear you clearly."


    "Got it! You little rascal."


    "Tomorrow, Aunt will arrange a matchmaking for you. It��s time to settle your life��s big decision quickly." S��arch* The n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It��s not that easy, Aunt Zhao."


    "Easy or not, you have to meet someone as long as they��re suitable."


    "Fine, but before that, I��ll leave my issues in your hands, Aunt. I��ll need your help often in the future."


    Zhao Shumin��s face grew brighter red. She pulled up the blanket to hide her head.


    Turning over to face away from Li Zhiyan, she thought to herself how this boy always made her feel so embarrassed.


    The sadness brought by Shang Shunsheng faded entirely from her heart at that moment.


    "Sleep, you little rascal."


    But Li Zhiyan didn��t let Zhao Shumin just fall asleep. He crawled further under the blanket and tightly hugged her.


    "Aunt Zhao, let��s go outside instead. It��s stuffy in here."


    "Then behave yourself."


    "Alright."


    Only after receiving Li Zhiyan��s assurance did Zhao Shumin peek her head out.


    "Aunt, you��re facing me directly now."


    "Yeah."


    Meeting each other��s gaze, Li Zhiyan wrapped his leg around Zhao Shumin again. Her face, now burning hot, made her shut her eyes tightly.


    Li Zhiyan gave Aunt Zhao��s red lips a kiss; their noses touched lightly before they gradually fell asleep.


    ...


    That afternoon, after Li Zhiyan left, Zhao Shumin stood by the window and watched his departing figure. Her heart swelled with a sense of longing, her pulse racing.


    "Could it be that... I really like this child?"


    "But he��s just a 20-year-old kid."


    Zhao Shumin felt the situation spiraling out of control. Initially, her intention was to help Li Zhiyan correct his mistakes.


    But now, her fondness for him was steadily growing.


    She convinced herself this was definitely not a good thing.


    In the future, could she even bear not being around Li Zhiyan?


    Picking up the makeup set Li Zhiyan had gifted her, she wondered as she walked toward the master bedroom. This child wanted so badly to see her wear makeup that he went out of his way to get her a complete set. Thinking about it, maybe it wasn��t such an excessive gesture after all.


    Opening Douyin, Zhao Shumin prepared to give it a try.


    Although she felt like this style wouldn��t allow her to go outside, wearing makeup at home didn��t seem entirely unreasonable.


    ...


    That afternoon, Li Zhiyan was still slacking off.


    Meanwhile, his task rewards had arrived��the second Shanghai Aunt franchise store was now in operation!


    His store count had successfully reached 16.


    "If each store generates a profit of $10,000 per month, then that��d be $160,000 a month."


    Since the system didn��t specify the exact revenue for these stores,


    it only mentioned a minimum profit of $1.


    Hence, Li Zhiyan didn��t set his expectations too high. He had personally inspected almost all of his stores.


    The locations and business performance were average at best. After deducting the hefty operating costs, the net profit left each month wasn��t so certain.


    While planning to start practicing for his driving test��s third module, he got a call from Lai Feifei.


    Aunt Lai started the conversation with "Zaizai." Li Zhiyan immediately labeled Aunt as drunk based on her tone.


    "Zaizai, Mom misses you."


    "Today, Mom bought a lot of Wangma Milk��it��s your absolute favorite!"


    "Next time you come, Mom will let you have Wangma Milk!"


    "But Mom didn��t drink any today because she��s scared of forgetting you."


    "You absolutely can��t drink Wangma Milk!"


    In the villa��s master bedroom, Lai Feifei sipped wine while talking with Li Zhiyan. Her face flushed deeply red��today she had truly drunk a lot.

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    Chapter 183: 098 Auntie Feifei Lai; The Past of Aunt Rong_3On the large bed, there were quite a few bottles of Wangma Milk.


    Some were in cans, others in cartons.


    Last time, when Lai Feifei noticed Li Zhiyan buying Wangma Milk, she assumed he liked drinking it. So, on her way back from a morning drink and shopping trip, she bought plenty.


    That way, her Zaizai could indulge as much as he wanted the next time he came over!


    "Aunt Lai, you��ve had too much to drink again."


    "There��s no such thing as Wangma Milk."


    "I don��t care, Zaizai!"


    "You��re mine, end of story."


    "Zaizai, you can��t forget your aunt."


    "Your aunt will always be your mom, because you��ve had my..."


    "I know, Aunt Lai, I won��t forget you."


    "Aunt Lai, you��re not outside, are you?"


    "I��m at home, in my own room, Zaizai."


    Hearing this, Li Zhiyan finally relaxed completely.


    If Aunt Lai was at home, she could drink as much as she wanted.


    After all, during the last check-up following the Dragon Fruit incident,


    Aunt Lai��s health indicators were exceptionally good, showing no issues. So there was nothing for him to worry about.


    "Alright, Zaizai, Mommy��s going to keep drinking."


    "Mommy drinks alcohol, not Wangza Milk."


    "Next time Mommy sees you, there��ll be kisses, hugs, and I��ll feed you."


    "I��ll make sure you��re full and help you relive your most cherished childhood memories."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    He was already used to the alcohol-induced nonsense from this drunkard. When had she ever made good on her promises?


    They chatted for a long time.


    Lai Feifei finally said, "Zaizai, Mommy��s a bit hungry now, so I��m going to stop talking to you."


    "Alright, Aunt Forget-Me-Not."


    In Li Zhiyan��s mind, Aunt Lai had just acquired another nickname!


    The Drunkard, Aunt Dragon Fruit, Aunt Lucky Carp, and now Aunt Forget-Me-Not!


    After they hung up, his heart felt warm and fuzzy. Every time he thought about Aunt Lai,


    there was an uncontrollable flutter in the deepest part of him �� a kind of itch from within his soul.


    It had nothing to do with Aunt Lai��s stunning face or her curvaceous figure.


    He only remembered how, from the very first time they met, Aunt Lai had showered him with an overwhelming and obvious favoritism. It made him want to tightly embrace her.


    "I should head to Aunt Rong��s first."


    "Today��s a good day to have a proper chat with her about Go."


    Li Zhiyan also wanted to see if he��d have the chance to talk about Aunt Rong��s past.


    For this mesmerizing woman, he couldn��t help but be deeply curious about her history.


    When he arrived at the practice field for Subject Three, he spotted He Yanrong from afar, dressed up and fully geared.


    Li Zhiyan wasn��t sure if the phrase "impressive bust" was a fitting descriptor for Aunt Rong.


    Because he felt like Aunt Rong was probably teetering somewhere between an E and an F cup.


    Though she couldn��t quite match Aunt Zhao, honestly, she wasn��t far behind.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Aunt Rong, today I��ll teach you some basics about Go. Let me start with a simple explanation."


    "Alright!"


    Although He Yanrong didn��t take off her sunglasses,


    Li Zhiyan could still sense that she was genuinely happy.


    Perhaps it was her job at the Century Palace that contributed to her keen interest in Go.


    Maybe it was an inner sense of insecurity that sparked this, which Li Zhiyan could understand.


    But Li Zhiyan had a feeling �C


    He Yanrong��s romantic history likely wasn��t simple. She wasn��t just beautiful, after all.


    Her face exuded a certain seductiveness that made it hard for anyone to avoid overthinking with just one glance, causing uncontrollable thoughts to arise.


    You could say that He Yanrong was an absolutely perfect woman, born for hormones.


    Just seeing her could double one��s hormonal output.


    Sultry was an indescribable aura she naturally carried.


    "Aunt Rong, let��s go sit under the shade of that tree."


    Under the tree, Li Zhiyan began explaining the basics of Go to He Yanrong.


    After half an hour, He Yanrong gently rubbed the corner of her eye.


    With faint, pale, delicate lines visible, Li Zhiyan found himself gulping involuntarily.


    Aunt Rong, when she was younger, definitely wasn��t as enchanting as she was now.


    Deep down, what Li Zhiyan liked most was the present-day Aunt Rong �� stunning and captivating, a beauty with a mature charm.


    In the privacy of a room, the most perfect companion.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re so talented. Let��s stop here today. Aunt��s brain can��t process so much at once. Aunt��s always been a bit dull."


    "That��s why my education level is so low."


    When she removed her sunglasses, her perfectly arched thin brows and alluring peach blossom eyes made Li Zhiyan feel even hotter.


    "Alright, Aunt Rong. I��ll continue teaching you bit by bit later. But just explaining theory on the phone isn��t enough. We��ll have to do some practical exercises next time."


    "Alright. I��ll help you wash your feet next time."


    "Aunt Rong, how many relationships have you been in?"


    Looking at the stunning and alluring beauty in front of him, Li Zhiyan asked. He was truly too curious about He Yanrong��s past.


    "Only one ex."


    "And we broke up within just a few years."


    "Why? Why are you suddenly interested in Aunt��s love life?"


    He Yanrong looked warmly at Li Zhiyan. The more she observed this young man, the more perfect he seemed. No matter how she looked at him, he always made her heart grow fonder, as if she wanted to take him under her wing as her godson.


    A godmother looking at her godson �� the more she gazed, the more satisfied she felt. Sear?h the nov��lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Only, Li Zhiyan was unwilling to be her godchild at all.


    "Aunt Rong, I��m just curious. I��ve never seen a woman as beautiful as you before."


    Li Zhiyan��s compliment made He Yanrong cover her cherry-red lips with a light laugh.


    She had heard countless compliments from others over the years and had long grown tired of them.


    But in her perspective, Li Zhiyan was just a boy, and she deeply, deeply liked this junior of hers.

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    Chapter 184: 098 Auntie Feifei Lai; The Past of Aunt Rong_4So, Li Zhiyan��s praise genuinely made He Yanrong feel happy.


    "Nonsense. Your Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai, aren��t they just as good as me?"


    "Whether it��s being demure like a little jade or graceful and composed, both of your aunts are wonderful."


    "I mean..."


    "That kind of charm, I can��t quite put it into words. Anyway, you��re the most feminine woman I��ve ever met, Aunt."


    He Yanrong stroked Li Zhiyan��s head gently.


    "You��re trying to say Aunt looks, uh, provocative, right?"


    "And you��re curious about how many men Aunt has been with?"


    "No, Aunt Rong, I just think you��re beautiful."


    "It��s okay. Liu Li calls me provocative all the time. I��ve gotten used to it. But Aunt isn��t like that��I��ve been alone in an empty house for nearly 20 years."


    Talking about this made He Yanrong feel a bit bitter. Her fate really wasn��t good at all.


    "Huh?"


    Li Zhiyan was dumbfounded. He couldn��t believe that such an enchanting Aunt Rong had actually been alone for twenty years.


    He Yanrong was bound to have countless admirers wherever she went��how could she endure this?


    A woman��s loneliness isn��t something easily suppressed.


    "Even though it doesn��t seem entirely logical, it��s the absolute truth."


    "By the way, Aunt Rong, you said you had an ex. Wasn��t that your ex-husband?"


    "No."


    He Yanrong put on her sunglasses, perhaps to hide her sadness from Li Zhiyan.


    Most beautiful women��s lives are tragic.


    He Yanrong was no exception.


    Just like Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei, they all had their own sorrows.


    "A child out of wedlock?"


    "Not that either. I just mistakenly thought I was married."


    "What do you mean, Aunt?"


    Li Zhiyan��s curiosity was completely piqued.


    "Aunt��s family was poor, so I had to quit school early. Later, I went out to work at a young age."


    "During my first job, the boss came knocking on my door in the middle of the night."


    "He wanted to come in."


    "I was so scared I didn��t dare make a sound. I ran away in the middle of the night."


    Li Zhiyan listened quietly to He Yanrong��s story. Sharing pain was certainly a powerful way to relieve inner pressure; this might help make Aunt Rong feel a bit better.


    "Later, I switched to another job."


    "The hotel boss spiked my water with sleeping pills. Thankfully, my parents showed up, or the consequences would have been unimaginable."


    A dazzling appearance truly tends to invite trouble.


    "Aunt Rong, good looks are given by your parents��it��s not your fault. It��s those people who are beasts. It��s just a pity that back then it wasn��t easy to preserve evidence. Otherwise, they should have all been arrested."


    "After that, I changed jobs many times, but wherever I went, someone always tried to lay hands on me."


    "They wanted to take advantage of Aunt with harassment, or even tried to keep me as a mistress."


    "Ever since, Aunt has been deeply afraid of men."


    Li Zhiyan opened his arms, and He Yanrong accepted the embrace.


    "It��s okay, Aunt."


    He patted He Yanrong��s back gently, thinking he needed to coin a word for Aunt Rong: "EF."


    "But there were a lot of decent people chasing me too. It��s just that so many were pursuing me that back then Aunt became a bit full of herself."


    "So I made up my mind that I had to marry an outstanding man."


    "Later, when Aunt came to Shanghai to work..."


    "I met a very handsome man��that would be Liu Jinxin��s father."


    "He was a very good-looking, wealthy man, humorous and charming, extremely gentle, and attentive."


    "He even drove a Mercedes back then." S��ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It must��ve been around the year 2000."


    Li Zhiyan understood. Driving a Mercedes in 2000 was no small thing, especially in that era before economic growth took off.


    Even owning just a Santana back then would mean you had considerable wealth.


    "At the time, Aunt wasn��t planning on dating, but he kept pestering me."


    "Eventually, I was moved."


    "And we got together."


    Li Zhiyan listened quietly. This was human nature��perfectly normal. Anyone, man or woman, would want to find someone they like.


    "A little over a month later, he took Aunt to a hotel."


    "I refused to sleep with him because my parents had said no matter what, it had to wait until marriage."


    "So I told him, ��If you want this, we��ll have to get married first.��"


    "He happily agreed. The next day, we got a marriage certificate."


    "He even hosted a big wedding in my hometown and bought a house for me."


    "At the time, my parents were thrilled, thinking they found a great son-in-law."


    "After the wedding, he brought Aunt to work at Century Palace��it was his sister��s business."


    "You can tell Century Palace has been around for years."


    "Yeah."


    "He said it was a family business. At first, I was startled."


    "I thought he wanted me to be a massage worker."


    "But no, he wanted Aunt to be the manager, overseeing the workers instead."


    "The others call me ��Mama.�� Over the years, I��ve seen countless staff come and go. Of the first group, only Liu Li is still here now."


    "Gradually, Aunt realized he was the kind of man who could operate on both sides of the law."


    "Very capable."


    "But there were many things he didn��t let Aunt know."


    "Even so, Aunt found life very sweet back then."


    "But what Aunt never expected was..."


    "He was already married."


    This twist also blindsided Li Zhiyan.


    "Aunt Rong, if he was married, how did he register a marriage with you?"


    "I was too naive then. He asked for my ID card, saying a friend would handle the papers for us."


    "Back then, Aunt didn��t know much��I was just a fool. I had no idea marriage required a household registration booklet too."


    "Holding a fake marriage certificate, I genuinely believed I was married."


    "Until one day, his original wife came back."


    "I swear, she was a stunning beauty too."


    "No worse than Aunt in any way, though her personality was terrible��spoiled and arrogant, the kind of girl pampered since birth."


    "At the time, Aunt didn��t understand why he was so greedy. With a wife that gorgeous at home..."


    "Why involve me?"


    "That day, she and a few women surrounded Aunt and pinned me to the ground, beating me up."


    "They kicked Aunt in the stomach. Back then, I was already about five months pregnant."


    "They kicked me so badly I bled a lot."


    As she recounted this, He Yanrong��s complexion turned pale.

 Chapter 185 - 099 He Yanrong’s panic, fulfilling her promise with Catherine

    Chapter 185: 099 He Yanrong��s panic, fulfilling her promise with CatherineTo He Yanrong, the past is painful, but talking to Li Zhiyan about it gave her a sense of relief, as if some of the burden was being lifted from her heart.


    Talking about it really is a good way to release pressure.


    "That woman was so awful."


    He Yanrong let out a faint laugh.


    "At that time, your aunt was being beaten while being scolded as a mistress��it was the most humiliating and helpless moment of my life."


    "Back then, I was just having a normal relationship, got married, even got a marriage certificate, and we held a banquet in my hometown. But in the end, I became the thing I hated most��a whore, a mistress."


    "And I ended up with a scar behind my ear."


    Li Zhiyan leaned in to look and noticed that there was indeed a scar there. Luckily, it was behind her ear and not on her face.


    A woman as alluring as Aunt Rong��it would have been such a waste if a scar had marred her face.


    "Aunt Rong, this isn��t your fault. You weren��t the mistress."


    "You were just a victim."


    He Yanrong grasped Li Zhiyan��s hand. The smooth, soft touch made Li Zhiyan feel a sudden wave of heat.


    "Later, I was lucky��at least I was able to save the child."


    Li Zhiyan realized that the child was none other than Liu Jinxin. No wonder his mind seemed a bit off��it turned out he had been beaten even before he was born. That actually explained a lot.


    "Afterward, I wanted to find out what had really happened and called him, but he never answered."


    "I was disheartened and decided to leave Shanghai, but the real boss of Century Palace, who was his sister, asked me to stay."


    "She gave me some money and assured me that no one would bother me in the future."


    "At that time, I had nowhere to go and a child to raise, so I stayed. Sure enough, from then on, neither he nor his wife ever showed up again."


    Li Zhiyan continued to ask, "And after that, they never showed up again?"


    "Well, they did show up once."


    "At first, I was hopeless and raising Jinxin on my own. When he was six, I met a very honest and upright man."


    "He ran a breakfast shop next door."


    "Not long after we met, he started pursuing me."


    "At the time, I was moved. I wanted to find someone to live a stable life with."


    Li Zhiyan said, "That makes sense."


    "But just when I was about to be with him, he showed up."


    "Right in front of me, he broke that man��s leg."


    "The floor was covered in blood, and the whole shop was smashed to pieces."


    "Even my phone was destroyed."


    "Not long after, his wife came and dragged him away."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a wave of tension while listening.


    "Did he get arrested later?"


    "No, they said there wasn��t enough evidence. Back then, there weren��t as many surveillance cameras as there are now. I never saw the owner of that breakfast shop again."


    "Now that breakfast shop has long since turned into a supermarket."


    Li Zhiyan kept asking, "And later on? Did he ever do something like that again? If so, wouldn��t you be stuck being harassed by him forever?"


    "Not anymore. People nowadays are much more restrained. It��s not like before, where they could just do whatever they wanted."


    "But I also gradually stopped looking. I never saw him again after that."


    "And just like that, it came to an end."


    "But later, I heard news about his daughter ending up in an orphanage, so I took her in and raised her as my own."


    Li Zhiyan fell silent. That era really was lawless.


    "After that, whenever someone approached me, they��d get beaten."


    "It took many years before my life finally quieted down. By then, the child was grown, and I no longer had the desire to search for anyone."


    "And so, I just kept working here all these years."


    "Shanghai is such an unfriendly place."


    "But fortunately, I met your Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai."


    "They brought me a lot of warmth. Our friendship has lasted for so many years."


    After hearing He Yanrong��s story, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel that Aunt Rong��s life was far too tragic. She had been married only once, and even then, unknowingly became a mistress.


    She raised a child as a single mother and couldn��t even find a proper companion afterward.


    She spent all these years alone, enduring so much loneliness and hardship.


    It was truly heartbreaking.


    "Aunt Rong, it��s okay. Life is better now, isn��t it?"


    "You don��t have the pressures you used to face, and your days are peaceful."


    "That��s true."


    He Yanrong nodded. Life now truly was much better. When she first started working, her pay was low, and she even faced harassment from her boss and the constant fear of someone knocking on her door late at night.


    Her life now was already very blissful.


    "I feel content. By the way, Xiao Yan."


    "You��ve asked me about my past, so I should ask about yours too. That��s only fair."


    Her alluring face showed a hint of curiosity.


    "Xiao Yan, you��re so outstanding. You must have dated quite a few girlfriends before, right?"


    In He Yanrong��s eyes, Li Zhiyan was an exceptionally likable young man. When she looked at him, there was a thick layer of admiration and fondness shading her perception.


    "Well, I��ve never been in a relationship."


    Li Zhiyan replied honestly.


    "No way. Really? Are you serious when you say you like older women?"


    He Yanrong found it hard to believe. For someone as exceptional as Li Zhiyan to have never dated anyone?


    "Yeah, I��ve really never dated."


    "Aunt Rong, I do truly have a thing for older women��it��s something I can��t change."


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 Chapter 186 - 099 He Yanrong’s panic, fulfilling her promise to Catherine_2

    Chapter 186: 099 He Yanrong��s panic, fulfilling her promise to Catherine_2"Then, the person you like should be right by your side."


    "Come clean, do you like Aunt Lai or Aunt Shen?"


    "If you really have some thoughts, Auntie can help you push things forward."


    "Because Auntie is close to them and can help you."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t answer. His goals were indeed a bit too big, and right now, being surrounded by the Shanghai Aunts, there were some things he absolutely couldn��t say.


    Li Zhiyan��s behavior made He Yanrong even more curious.


    "No way, you don��t like either of them? Could it be that you like someone else?"


    It was as if a thought suddenly occurred to her, and He Yanrong��s heart skipped a beat. sea??h th�� n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This kid, could he possibly like her?


    He Yanrong felt like it could actually be possible, given that her looks weren��t far off from Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei.


    But He Yanrong was very aware of her own unique traits. She knew she was the perfect partner in the hearts of men, so it wouldn��t be surprising if Li Zhiyan liked her.


    Thinking this, her heart started to race a bit. As someone who��s never lacked suitors, He Yanrong had grown accustomed to being liked and pursued, but these pursuits rarely moved or stirred her emotions.


    But now that the person in question was Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong was utterly unable to keep calm.


    "Let��s go practice driving."


    There was a hint of unease in He Yanrong��s tone.


    "Yes, Aunt Rong, let��s go."


    ...


    The night passed swiftly, and tonight, Li Zhiyan was sleeping alone.


    Though he enjoyed cuddling Aunt Zhao while sleeping, people still needed their own space, and Li Zhiyan was no exception. He lay calmly, waiting for the clock to strike midnight to refresh the intelligence.


    At this moment, he took a moment to assess his current assets.


    Two 2-yuan shops, two small supermarkets, two breakfast diners, two billiards halls, two foot massage centers, two barbershops, two Mixue Ice City franchise stores, two Shanghai Aunt franchise stores, plus a programming company.


    As the clock struck midnight, the intelligence refreshed promptly.


    The first piece of intelligence was the usual amusing news about a random cash bonus. He had almost lost count of how many such bonuses he��d claimed.


    If it weren��t for the system��s mechanism of ensuring that claiming bonuses wouldn��t draw attention, Li Zhiyan would have been too embarrassed to claim them.


    The remaining pieces of news were trivial��some gossip, but largely uninteresting to Li Zhiyan.


    Soon, however, one particular piece of intelligence caught his attention.


    "In the afternoon, He Yanrong will accidentally fall into the river while strolling by the riverside."


    "New task: ��Rescue Mission 1.�� Save He Yanrong and perform CPR."


    "Task Reward: Attribute �� Masterful Culinary Skills."


    "Masterful Culinary Skills: A skill that allows you to master cooking techniques and create incredibly delicious dishes."


    This time, the reward wasn��t a store.


    It was an attribute, which in Li Zhiyan��s mind was far more valuable than a store. After all, a store only meant monthly profits.


    But these attributes could also be monetized. With Masterful Culinary Skills, he could instantly elevate from someone who fried a couple of dishes for Aunt Lai to a professional chef.


    The allure of this reward was particularly enticing to Li Zhiyan.


    "Looks like I��ll be giving Aunt Rong CPR."


    Thinking of He Yanrong��s seductive and charming face, a wave of excitement surged in Li Zhiyan��s heart.


    Fueled by anticipation for mastering culinary skills, Li Zhiyan drifted off to sleep.


    ...


    The next day, after washing up, Li Zhiyan couldn��t wait to head into the kitchen and approached Zhao Shumin from behind, wrapping his arms around her.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ve missed you. You smell so good."


    "You��re stuck with Auntie every day, and you still miss her?"


    Zhao Shumin couldn��t hide the sweetness blooming in her heart.


    Deep down, Zhao Shumin saw herself as the matriarch of the household, with Li Zhiyan as the patriarch.


    After all, it was just the two of them living in that house.


    Zhao Shumin stayed home to make clothes, while Li Zhiyan went out to work daily.


    She would cook and wait for him to come home��it was eerily similar to a married couple��s life.


    Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the door.


    Zhao Shumin hurriedly pushed Li Zhiyan away.


    As an elderly woman passed by, she shot Zhao Shumin a vicious glare but didn��t dare say anything. She had once fought Zhao Shumin in a heated argument.


    During that fight, Zhao Shumin had left her with visible wounds.


    Ever since, the older woman harbored some underlying fear of Zhao Shumin.


    "Xiao Yan, always hugging Auntie so casually��if someone sees us, Auntie would have no way to face them."


    "Aunt Zhao, no one will see us."


    "And even if they did, it��s no big deal. The age difference between us is so vast."


    "In a way, people might just think we��re mother and son."


    "It��s really not a problem."


    "Have you ever seen a mother and son act like this?"


    Zhao Shumin��s face turned red; this kid really had no filter.


    "Aunt Zhao."


    "We��re not actually mother and son, are we? I was just joking. Nobody would find it odd if I hugged you."


    As he said that, Li Zhiyan pulled Zhao Shumin back into his embrace.


    Gazing at the plunging neckline, Li Zhiyan kissed Zhao Shumin on the lips, savoring the scent and taste of Aunt Zhao.


    He figured he needed to buy Aunt Zhao some cooler outfits, like low-cut tops and pencil skirts. Even though Aunt Zhao would definitely refuse to wear them outside...


    She could still wear them at home for him to admire.


    "Mmm... naughty boy, that��s enough. Time for breakfast."


    After a while, Zhao Shumin tried to push Li Zhiyan away, but he wasn��t ready to let go.


    This made Zhao Shumin feel anxious.


    "I don��t want to, Aunt Zhao. I want more kisses."


    Li Zhiyan held Zhao Shumin tightly, making her flustered.


    "Xiao Yan, let Auntie go."


    "Only if you promise to sleep with me tonight, Auntie."


    "Fine, Auntie knows. Now let go."


    With Zhao Shumin��s promise, Li Zhiyan finally released her.


    Being able to cuddle Aunt Zhao while sleeping, surrounded by the soft fragrance, left Li Zhiyan deeply enamored with the feeling.


    ...


    After clocking in at the company, Liu Yichen approached and told Li Zhiyan to head to Catherine��s office.


    As Li Zhiyan walked in, he didn��t hear Liu Yichen��s footsteps leaving.


    This made him realize Liu Yichen might be eavesdropping outside��or perhaps Liu Jinxin as well. Considering this, Li Zhiyan began formulating a bold idea.


    "Li Zhiyan, get over here and shine my shoes!"


    Catherine bellowed sharply, her anger evident.


    This domineering tone made Liu Yichen and Liu Jinxin listening outside feel secretly thrilled.


    Sure enough, Li Zhiyan was nothing in front of the CEO��a mere pawn to be toyed with at will.


    Instead of obeying, Li Zhiyan waved dismissively, signaling Catherine to come over.


    Catherine found this peculiar; why had Li Zhiyan suddenly grown so audacious?


    "Li Zhiyan, didn��t you hear me telling you to shine my shoes?"


    Planning to teach him a lesson, Catherine strode over. The sound of her hurried high-heeled steps excited Liu Yichen outside. His mom was truly impressive��scolding Li Zhiyan like a dog!


    "CEO, I understand. I��ll do anything you ask."


    "But now, I want to fulfill our agreement."


    With a sudden grip on Catherine��s waist, Li Zhiyan pulled her close against the door.


    Staring into the ruby lips and blue eyes of the blond beauty, he tilted her chin upward and kissed her deeply.


    While Catherine felt humiliated, a sense of liberation also swept through her heart. This damned Li Zhiyan��finally, he wasn��t tormenting her anymore.


    Once this agreement had been honored, she wouldn��t have to make concessions for Li Zhiyan anymore.


    "Oh, you filthy yellow-skinned man! You lowly piece of dirt!"


    Catherine continued to hurl intermittent insults at Li Zhiyan, yet her kissing skills were on full display, striving to make this fulfillment of their agreement the pinnacle of pleasure.


    She found herself reluctantly enjoying the way Li Zhiyan teased out her loneliness.


    Outside the door, Liu Yichen was ecstatic.


    Sure enough, Mom was mocking Li Zhiyan! Calling him lowly and despicable!

 Chapter 187: Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong compete for attention, fight it out face to face!

    Chapter 187: Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong compete for attention, fight it out face to face!Behind a door, Liu Yichen��s heart felt immensely satisfied.


    But what was that clicking sound?


    Liu Yichen didn��t know that at this moment, Li Zhiyan was pressing Catherine against the door, kissing her passionately.


    Liu Jinxin��s heart was equally thrilled.


    As expected, he had chosen the right person to follow. By sticking close to the president, he could easily oppose Li Zhiyan and watch the president��s mother handle Li Zhiyan with effortless grace.


    In the room, slowly, Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around Catherine��s waist. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    While kissing Catherine, Li Zhiyan��s heart stirred with an unusual feeling��he knew better than anyone that Catherine looked down on him.


    But punishing Catherine for her disdain toward him truly gave Li Zhiyan a strange sense of satisfaction.


    At first, Catherine felt nothing but humiliation.


    But gradually, she let herself go completely, allowing the kiss to reach perfection.


    After a long while, the two finally parted.


    "Li Zhiyan, our agreement is fulfilled. You should leave now."


    Still savoring the moment, Li Zhiyan wiped the lipstick off his lips and left the room.


    Once outside, he saw Liu Yichen and Liu Jinxin standing not far away. The two must have heard something but didn��t catch everything clearly.


    After grabbing his bag at his workstation and leaving, Liu Jinxin said excitedly, "Looks like the president made some agreement with Li Zhiyan to humiliate him."


    The two exchanged a glance, both inwardly delighted.


    Meanwhile, Catherine locked the door behind her and walked toward her office chair.


    She kept muttering curses under her breath about Li Zhiyan.


    "That damned, lowly yellow-skinned man."


    "He actually kissed me again."


    Catherine sat down in her chair.


    Her disdain for Li Zhiyan grew deeper in her heart, yet the lingering sense of humiliation continued to spread and intensify.


    ...


    After claiming his wild bonus, Li Zhiyan found a quiet spot to slack off before planning to start on his afternoon tasks.


    During this time, He Yanrong couldn��t concentrate at all.


    What did that child mean when he didn��t answer her question?


    He Yanrong felt that perhaps Li Zhiyan truly liked her. Last night, while sleeping, He Yanrong even dreamed of being in a hotel room with Li Zhiyan...


    She chalked it up to having suppressed herself for too long, which led to such strange dreams.


    He Yanrong kept telling herself internally that she didn��t know what was truly going on in her heart anymore.


    At this moment, she and Liu Li were lying in a private room, each on a massage bed, with plenty of fruit nearby. Most of He Yanrong��s leisure time was spent here.


    Naturally, Liu Li had noticed her unusual behavior.


    "Rongrong, what��s wrong with you? You��ve been so distracted lately."


    "Don��t tell me you��re actually in love with Li Zhiyan."


    Watching He Yanrong��s alluring face instantly turn red, Liu Li sat up, looking very serious.


    "Rongrong, you really fell for Li Zhiyan? Are you crazy?!"


    "Given our line of work, how could you have such thoughts?"


    In that moment, Liu Li��s first impression was that He Yanrong had gone mad.


    "You haven��t sought anyone all these years, but even if you found someone in their forties or thirties, with your beauty, you could settle down and make something of it. I wouldn��t say a word."


    "But Li Zhiyan is just a college student. How could you even entertain such an idea?"


    "You know what happened to me before, don��t you? I found someone unreliable, got cheated out of all my money, and ended up coming back to work as a masseuse again."


    Hearing Liu Li��s words, He Yanrong instinctively countered.


    "What nonsense are you talking? Xiao Yan isn��t like that��he has a kind heart."


    As soon as she said it, she realized she��d focused on the wrong point in her rebuttal. She didn��t actually have those kinds of feelings for Li Zhiyan, just concerns about his thoughts and intentions.


    "See? You just admitted it!"


    Liu Li seized on her slip.


    "It seems like you really do have feelings for Li Zhiyan��falling for a 20-year-old kid."


    "Looks like you��ve been secretly repressing yourself for years, and now your loneliness is exploding full-force."


    "It��s normal, though. Any woman would feel lonely sometimes."


    "But you must make sure to take proper precautions."


    "If you keep talking, I��ll rip your mouth off!"


    "That��s not how it is at all!"


    He Yanrong hastily retorted in frustration.


    "Li Zhiyan and I are just regular acquaintances, a mentor and a mentee. I admire him, but I don��t like him or want to be with him. With such a big age gap between us, how could that be possible?"


    "It��s just that he said he likes mature women."


    "Yesterday, when I asked him whether he liked Shen Hongmei or Lai Feifei, he didn��t answer, but his gaze seemed strange when he looked at me."


    "So I��m a little worried��does he actually like me?"


    "That��s wrong."


    Liu Li lay back down, leisurely munching on fruit.


    "What��s so wrong about this? You��re an adult, and you��re single."


    "Li Zhiyan is also an adult, and he��s single too. Him liking you is perfectly normal."


    "Rongrong, I actually think you could have a relationship with Li Zhiyan. As long as you don��t expect it to last forever, the time ahead would just be filled with endless happiness."


    "Young men his age have plenty of energy. Li Zhiyan looks like someone with lots of strength."


    "Stop saying such ridiculous things. Xiao Yan may be immature, but I��m not, okay?"

 Chapter 188 - 100 Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong are jealous and fight face to face!_2

    Chapter 188: 100 Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong are jealous and fight face to face!_2"Besides, he hasn��t said he likes me."


    He Yanrong felt a headache brewing. Ever since she��d begun thinking of Li Zhiyan as a junior, she worried he might stray onto the wrong path.


    "Are you stupid? He obviously likes one of you."


    "The three of you are so attractive. Is there a normal man who wouldn��t be moved? He hasn��t mentioned liking Shen Hongmei or Lai Feifei."


    "So it must be you he likes."


    "I think you should be a bit more proactive."


    "Stop talking nonsense! Xiao Yan is so young. If I really... if I really got involved with him somehow, wouldn��t that ruin his whole life?"


    "Besides, don��t you always say that in our line of work, we shouldn��t develop feelings for men?"


    "You and I aren��t even in the same profession."


    Aunt Rong: "..."


    "If you��re serious about wanting a long-term relationship with someone, to spend your life together, then I��d absolutely be against it."


    "But if it��s just for fun, I think you can totally be with Li Zhiyan. He��s such an outstanding young man."


    "Dating him, enjoying a sweet nightlife together��I think that��s perfectly fine for you."


    "You��ve been single for over forty years now. If this keeps going, it��s simply a waste of beauty and charm. I feel pity just watching you."


    "Li Zhiyan absolutely needs to make good use of you."


    "Catch the last bit of youthful energy now."


    "Later when you��re without water or electricity, even regretting it won��t help you."


    Liu Li��s words made He Yanrong blush more and more.


    "Stop talking nonsense!"


    "Me being with Xiao Yan would definitely ruin him."


    "Besides, I only see Xiao Yan as a child."


    "You think it would harm him, but he likes mature women! Rongrong, what do you think? If you don��t date him, then won��t Shen Hongmei or Lai Feifei end up with him later?"


    "I don��t have many skills, but I��m pretty good at reading people."


    "I can tell."


    "Those two women also have considerable feelings for him. What he likes is attractive older women of this age."


    "If you don��t end up with him, then Shen Hongmei or Lai Feifei might very well end up with him."


    "He��s going to find a mature girlfriend anyway, so why shouldn��t that person be you?"


    "I think you should be a little more proactive."


    "Stop it."


    "I just see Li Zhiyan as a child."


    "Actually, there��s another option��you could adopt him as your godson. With that status as cover, things will be more convenient for you two."


    "And even if there��s no romance later, you��ll still have family ties, wouldn��t you?"


    "I��d like to adopt Xiao Yan as my godson, but he refuses."


    Saying this, He Yanrong clamped her hand over her mouth, realizing she��d already said too much.


    "Oh! I knew it! Godson, godmother��your real plan is to have a pretend family relationship with him!"


    Liu Li seemed like she��d discovered a new continent, making He Yanrong��s face turn even redder while her heart grew more chaotic.


    This woman��s words did have some sense to them. One way or another, Xiao Yan would end up finding a mature woman as a girlfriend. S��arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Why shouldn��t that person be her? Without realizing it, He Yanrong��s thoughts were being led astray. It took a long moment before she finally pulled herself back to her original thinking: Xiao Yan might be making a mistake, and it was her responsibility to correct him.


    ...


    That afternoon, feeling restless, He Yanrong decided to go out for a walk to clear her mind.


    She wore sunglasses, carried an umbrella, and dressed in a qipao paired with black stockings.


    He Yanrong felt a little irritable inside.


    Concerning whether Li Zhiyan liked Shen Hongmei or Lai Feifei, she��d already asked him once before��in the driving school when he��d helped her deal with a man harassing her.


    At the time, Li Zhiyan had jokingly remarked that he liked all of them.


    He Yanrong hadn��t taken it seriously. After all, it was normal for a young boy to crack jokes. But his silence yesterday had truly left her feeling unsettled.


    As she walked, He Yanrong began to feel physically weak. Truthfully, her sleep quality wasn��t great.


    The lack of rest over long nights had left her body not as robust as Lai Feifei��s or Shen Hongmei��s. The faint wrinkles at the corners of her alluring peach blossom eyes were a testament to this.


    Yet, in Li Zhiyan��s view, those incredibly subtle wrinkles only enhanced Aunt Rong��s charm, making her even more womanly.


    From his vantage point at the designated location, Li Zhiyan also spotted the elegant silhouette of He Yanrong moving gracefully in her qipao.


    "Aunt Rong is simply too seductive��the perfect companion one dreams of having in the bedroom."


    Li Zhiyan followed her. He knew there was no point in trying to stop Aunt Rong; the last time he��d tried to stop Shen Hongmei from twisting her ankle, the result was that his shout actually caused it to happen.


    In no time, He Yanrong, teetering on high heels, suddenly felt a wave of dizziness hit her.


    Walking near the guardrail, her body unexpectedly tilted, and she toppled into the water.


    The coldness of the water struck her head sharply, jolting her back into consciousness.


    Gazing at the surrounding water and feeling her body sink, an unprecedented sense of panic surged within He Yanrong��s heart.


    She couldn��t swim. As a woman, He Yanrong could only be described as utterly terrified inside.


    Was she really going to die here?


    In the next second, she saw a figure quickly stripping off his clothes and shoes, jumping into the water without hesitation.


    In her dazed state, she thought she caught sight of Li Zhiyan��s shadow, causing her to wonder if this was some sort of end-of-life hallucination. Was she truly about to leave this world?


    It wasn��t until Li Zhiyan��s voice rang in her ears that He Yanrong finally saw clearly who was in front of her. It was Li Zhiyan.

 Chapter 190: Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong compete for attention, face-to-face showdown!_4

    Chapter 190: Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong compete for attention, face-to-face showdown!_4Li Zhiyan figured it was probably because he hadn��t been paying attention, as all he was thinking about at the time was quickly escorting Aunt Rong back to her room.


    "Zaizai, guess what Mommy got for you!"


    "What is it?"


    "Stand up straight!"


    The drunken Lai Feifei made Li Zhiyan stand straight before saying, "Third Grade, Class Two student Li Zhiyan."


    "Your mommy, Lai Feifei, has brought you two bottles of ��Forget-Me Dairy�� milk!"


    "Your mommy loves you sooo much."


    Saying that, Lai Feifei shoved the two bottles of Wangzai milk into Li Zhiyan��s hands.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    "Zaizai, why are you soaked like this?"


    "Mommy will warm you up!"


    She leapt onto Li Zhiyan and hugged him tightly with her patented Lai-style cling. Fearing Aunt Lai might fall, Li Zhiyan quickly hugged her back.


    "Aunt Lai, you better get down. I��m soaking wet."


    "Don��t get yourself all messy from this too."


    "You were born from Mommy. Zaizai is cold, and Mommy has to warm him up."


    Lai Feifei hugged Li Zhiyan even tighter, as if trying to use her body to warm him up.


    The scent coming from Aunt Lai overwhelmed him, and Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but hug her more tightly.


    Aunt Lai��s favoritism toward him was always unmistakably obvious, no matter the occasion.


    At this point, Liu Li came outside.


    When she saw this scene, she was shocked and dumbfounded��this kid is really something!


    He Yanrong was head over heels for him, and now Lai Feifei was throwing herself into his arms. Do these women seriously all like this kid?


    This boy is practically magnetic! These three women have seen the world, seen tons of handsome men, and none had made them feel anything��until Li Zhiyan...


    "President Lai, Rongrong is inside changing clothes."


    "I��ll go make her some ginger tea."


    "Aunt Liu, let me do it."


    "I know how to cook."


    Li Zhiyan had already unlocked the mastery of attribute cooking.


    He wanted to see if the food he made would truly be delicious.


    "Alright, then I��ll leave it to you. There��s still work downstairs, and the kitchen is on the east side."


    Not long after Liu Li left, He Yanrong��s voice came through.


    The soundproofing in this building wasn��t great. After all, a clubhouse always needed to carry some sounds to give people a sense of liveliness.


    "Xiao Yan, Feifei, come inside."


    Li Zhiyan gave Lai Feifei��s back a gentle pat and said, "Aunt Lai, let��s go inside."


    "Hmm."


    Who knows how much she had drunk, but Lai Feifei finally climbed down from Li Zhiyan and dragged him by the hand into He Yanrong��s room.


    "Aunt Rong, are you alright?"


    "I��m fine. Go to my wardrobe and find some clothes to wear."


    She said she was fine, but it was clear from her tone that He Yanrong sounded a bit weak.


    "Ah... Aunt, wouldn��t it be inappropriate for me to wear your clothes?"


    "What��s inappropriate about it? Summer clothes are basically the same for men and women."


    "Don��t catch a cold."


    Under He Yanrong��s urging, Li Zhiyan finally went to her wardrobe and picked out a T-shirt.


    In the bathroom, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but notice Aunt Rong��s clothes carried a natural milky fragrance.


    When he wore the T-shirt, the front noticeably hung longer than the back!


    After changing clothes, Li Zhiyan went to the kitchen.


    Watching Li Zhiyan��s retreating figure, Lai Feifei also picked out a button-up shirt to change into, though she felt the chest area was extremely loose.


    "I��m so jealous of you, having so much to show off."


    He Yanrong, continuing to take medicine with no energy, said, "With your small frame, you��d probably get tired from walking if you had this size."


    "Even if you had it, it��d be useless. You��ve already reached your limit."


    "Who says? F is my real limit, alright!"


    "Rongrong, what happened today? Why did you and Zaizai come back like that? Did you guys rent a room or something?"


    "No way!"


    "I accidentally fell into the water."


    "Xiao Yan happened to pass by and saved me. I was totally scared out of my mind at the time."


    Even though she felt grateful, she was also severely shaken. Just thinking about how Li Zhiyan kept performing CPR and mouth-to-mouth on her made her feel incredibly mortified!


    At the same time, He Yanrong vividly remembered her heart rate back then��probably over 120 beats per minute. Her heart had never raced that fast in her entire life.


    Could this be... the feeling of falling for someone?


    "As long as you��re alright."


    Lai Feifei hugged He Yanrong, comforting her.


    "You��re not scared anymore, right?"


    "I��m not scared anymore. At the time, I was just frozen with shock, but now I feel like everything is good."


    "Rongrong, you smell so nice."


    "Your daughter eats snacks all day��can I snag a bite too?"


    "Get lost!"


    He Yanrong pushed Lai Feifei away; this drunkard really was hopeless.


    "And here I thought we were best friends. You��ve got so much, but you spilled it everywhere and wouldn��t even share with your sister."


    "Shut up, you crazy woman!"


    Not long after, Li Zhiyan returned.


    He carried a bowl of ginger tea, and the unique aroma immediately captured He Yanrong��s attention.


    "Xiao Yan, did you make this yourself?"


    "Yes, Aunt Rong, I just learned how recently. Try it." S��ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He handed the ginger tea to He Yanrong.


    Taking it from him, she tried a small sip and instantly felt warmth flood her stomach, prompting her to greedily drink more.


    "How does it taste?"


    "Xiao Yan, I��ve never had ginger tea this delicious before!"


    Before she could finish speaking, Lai Feifei interjected with exaggerated grievance.


    "Zaizai, you��re so ungrateful! You didn��t even make a bowl for your mom!"


    "I brought you Forget-Me Dairy milk earlier!"


    The milk was something Lai Feifei had been carrying around in her bag, planning to give it to Li Zhiyan when she saw him.

 Chapter 191 - 100 Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong are jealous and have a face-to-face confrontation!_5

    Chapter 191: 100 Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong are jealous and have a face-to-face confrontation!_5Unexpectedly, Li Zhiyan was encountered here.


    "Aunt Lai, I��ll go get you a bowl right now."


    "Good Zaizai, Aunt rewards you!"


    Saying this, Lai Feifei kissed Li Zhiyan lightly on the lips.


    A gentle sensation spread through him, and Li Zhiyan turned and left.


    But this scene stirred a wave of jealousy that He Yanrong couldn��t suppress deep inside.


    This woman, how could she be so shameless?


    After questioning herself on whether she liked Li Zhiyan,


    He Yanrong felt her fondness for him growing more and more profound.


    Besides, Liu Li��s words actually made sense. Since Xiao Yan liked mature women, even if she didn��t end up with him, he would likely end up with Lai Feifei or Shen Hongmei in the future.


    And judging by Lai Feifei��s recent behavior��kissing Li Zhiyan as if it were nothing.


    When this woman gets lonely, she might lose control and make a move on Li Zhiyan, and he probably wouldn��t be able to resist temptation.


    By the time they booked a room, everything would be too late. sea??h th�� n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Feifei, you��re always kissing Li Zhiyan. Do you like him or something?"


    Even though she was a bit drunk, He Yanrong��s question made Lai Feifei feel deeply uneasy.


    "What nonsense are you talking about? He��s my Zaizai!"


    "Yeah, right. You keep saying you��re his mom, but you don��t have any actual relationship with him."


    "Be honest, do you like Li Zhiyan?"


    "Don��t talk nonsense. I don��t! Zaizai and I share nothing but pure mother-son affection!"


    "Do you have feelings for my Zaizai? No way. He can only be with me!"


    "I won��t let him date anyone!"


    Lai Feifei��s words revealed overflowing jealousy. She��d always brushed it off as a joke, but today, seeing Li Zhiyan carrying He Yanrong back,


    she couldn��t help feeling consumed by jealousy��a jealousy as surging as tidal waves.


    This was why she clung to Li Zhiyan so boldly, kissing him repeatedly.


    Lai Feifei��s possessiveness was undeniably strong!


    Soon, Li Zhiyan returned with a bowl of ginger soup.


    Lai Feifei walked up to him.


    "Hmph, Zaizai, at least Mama didn��t raise you in vain."


    With that, Lai Feifei hugged Li Zhiyan again and kissed him once more.


    She glanced at He Yanrong, her eyes tinged with smugness.


    This scene made He Yanrong feel even more miserable inside.


    "Xiao Yan, come here."


    Li Zhiyan sat down and noticed He Yanrong��s pale face. Only then did he realize how frail and delicate she truly was.


    "You saved Aunt��s life today. Aunt really doesn��t even know how she should thank you."


    Saying this, He Yanrong hugged Li Zhiyan tightly.


    Li Zhiyan could clearly feel how warm and genuine her embrace was.


    This gave him a feeling of overwhelming affection rising in his heart.


    "Your Aunt Lai likes kissing you."


    "Today Aunt will kiss you too."


    With jealousy bubbling inside her, He Yanrong leaned in and kissed Li Zhiyan on the lips.


    She suddenly felt as if she genuinely liked him.


    Back by the river earlier, when Xiao Yan performed CPR on her,


    it was already like they��d kissed. So now, it didn��t seem too wrong��why should Lai Feifei, that drunken tease, get to mess around with Xiao Yan, but not her?


    She was determined to fight over him!


    Moreover, an idea of dating Li Zhiyan bloomed within He Yanrong��s heart.


    As long as she didn��t force Xiao Yan to take responsibility, staying with him until he found a girlfriend didn��t seem impossible!


    "Aunt Rong!"


    Li Zhiyan never imagined��not even in his dreams��that He Yanrong would voluntarily kiss him on the lips.


    As he began to speak, He Yanrong deepened the kiss, pressing her lips against his firmly.


    With He Yanrong��s gentle, passionate kiss, her feelings became even clearer.


    This scene was unmistakably witnessed by Lai Feifei, and at this moment, Lai Feifei was utterly mortified.


    The last time she saw Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan at the bathroom door hadn��t hurt this much.


    But as her feelings for Li Zhiyan deepened, certain things became harder for Lai Feifei to accept. The scene in front of her struck her jealousy like a C4 bomb explosion.


    Unable to hold back, she shouted furiously, "He Yanrong, are you insane? What are you doing? Let go of Zaizai!"

 Chapter 192 - 101, you bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!

    Chapter 192: 101, you bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!Watching He Yanrong taking the initiative in front of her, Lai Feifei could no longer control her emotions.


    After charging forward to stop the two of them from kissing, Lai Feifei finally felt a bit better. Damn that He Yanrong!


    After separating from Li Zhiyan, an unprecedented sense of emptiness began to flood He Yanrong��s heart.


    The feelings she experienced just now were something entirely new to her, only to be interrupted like that by Lai Feifei.


    At this point, Lai Feifei had sobered up a bit.


    "I��m leaving now."


    She turned and left, unwilling to stay here any longer. Lai Feifei was already in a half-dazed, half-awake state by now.


    At this moment, He Yanrong was running a fever and looked weak, while Lai Feifei stormed off angrily.


    Li Zhiyan also found himself at a loss for what to do. As expected, a goal as ambitious as wanting it all was not something an ordinary person could handle. If it weren��t for his system, achieving it in this lifetime would have been impossible.


    "Xiao Yan, quickly go after Feifei��she��s upset."


    "Don��t let her run around alone."


    Li Zhiyan nodded and followed her out. If Aunt Lai ran off on her own, he couldn��t help but feel uneasy. After all, Lai Feifei had a tendency to get drunk, and what if she fell asleep outside?


    After Li Zhiyan left, a now-clear-headed He Yanrong felt so embarrassed that she wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.


    She had actually taken the initiative to kiss Li Zhiyan, and in such a bold manner. She felt utterly shameless.


    Was it because of her competitiveness with Lai Feifei, or had she truly started to like Li Zhiyan?


    Not long after, Liu Li walked into the room. At first glance, she noticed her good friend He Yanrong��s face, flushed red and burning hot. Clearly, something had happened.


    "Rongrong, why is your face so red?"


    "Just now, I saw Lai Feifei storm off angrily. What happened?"


    Liu Li��s heart was filled with curiosity. She had a feeling these two best friends seemed to have had a falling out.


    She knew He Yanrong had a very close relationship with those two women. Compared to that, Liu Li and He Yanrong��s own relationship was merely that of good colleagues.


    But those three were truly inseparable best friends.


    "It��s nothing. I acted impulsively just now and kissed Xiao Yan."


    "Then she got upset, so I told Xiao Yan to quickly go after her."


    He Yanrong lowered her head. The warmth of the ginger tea in her stomach continued to spread, bringing her a quiet happiness.


    "What!"


    "Rongrong, I didn��t expect this from you��feverish and still so wild!"


    "Are you burning up with a fever, or are you just horny?"


    "Come here, let me shut you up!"


    "Alright, alright, no more jokes." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "When Li Zhiyan saved you from the water earlier today, you were really moved, weren��t you?"


    "Moved to the point of no return!"


    He Yanrong didn��t say anything, but in her mind, she replayed the moment Li Zhiyan jumped into the water to save her.


    The little river was quite deep, not the calm, still kind. Even for someone who could swim, it would surely be nerve-wracking.


    Yet Li Zhiyan didn��t hesitate for a second��he jumped straight in to rescue her. How could He Yanrong not be touched by that?


    After a while, He Yanrong touched her still-warm forehead and said, "I really was touched."


    "You know how in today��s society, people don��t want to get involved in things that don��t concern them."


    "Everyone��s scared of trouble landing on their own heads."


    "No one wants to invite unnecessary problems for themselves."


    "But when Xiao Yan saw me fall into the water, he didn��t hesitate for even a moment before jumping in."


    "That feeling��I can��t even begin to describe it. This kid must already consider me as his family."


    Liu Li nodded in agreement.


    "This kid is truly genuine. It��s clear he holds you in very high regard in his heart."


    "In this day and age, people like him are extremely rare. He��s really a remarkable child."


    "That��s why you��re so moved."


    "And why you��ve fallen for him."


    This time, He Yanrong didn��t deny it. When Li Zhiyan performed CPR on her and frantically worked to resuscitate her, her heart had pounded faster than ever before.


    It was a genuine feeling of being moved, or perhaps a deeper stirring from the depths of her soul.


    It was the first time in He Yanrong��s life that she had ever felt this way.


    When she had kissed Li Zhiyan earlier, He Yanrong even felt like her heart had momentarily stopped beating.


    "Also, Rongrong, have you noticed something?"


    "Noticed what?"


    "Why is it that Li Zhiyan always seems to appear when you��re in danger?"


    "You��re not going to bring up that fortune-telling nonsense again, are you? I don��t believe in that stuff."


    "You kept obsessing about it back then, going on and on, but you never found your destined soulmate."


    "That��s because my birth chart was probably off, but Li Zhiyan really does seem to be destined for you!"


    "Whether or not it��s superstition doesn��t matter."


    "Just think��doesn��t it seem like Li Zhiyan is truly fated to be with you?"


    He Yanrong hadn��t believed in fate before, but this felt almost too coincidental. Xiao Yan always happened to show up in her life, especially when she needed help the most.


    And there was absolutely no way it had been orchestrated. Her dizziness and falling into the water had been a complete accident��something she herself hadn��t foreseen.


    "It does seem that way."


    "There you go. I think it��s a good thing that you like Li Zhiyan."


    "If the two of you end up together, I think you��d be really happy."

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    Chapter 193: 101, you bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!_2"I don��t like him..."


    "Stop! Rongrong, don��t try to argue with me. I��m not Li Zhiyan��arguing with me won��t get you anywhere."


    "I think if you like him, just admit it openly. We��re already halfway through life��what��s there to be afraid of admitting?"


    He Yanrong clenched her small fists tightly.


    "Fine, I think I really might be in love with Li Zhiyan. Honestly, I used to just see him as a kid and even thought about taking him on as a godson."


    "You know, a young man who��s fluent in foreign languages, can talk about world history, and even plays Go!"


    "How amazing is that?!"


    "But back then, I just saw Li Zhiyan as a child."


    "Yet today, when we were in the water and he held onto me, I felt a sense of security I��ve never felt in my entire life."


    "After he dragged me to the shore, he even performed CPR on my chest."


    "Not what you��re thinking��it wasn��t inappropriate at all. It was just an emergency measure."


    "But still, even though it was just first aid, there was physical contact, and it included mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. In that moment, my heart was pounding so fast, so fast."


    He Yanrong buried her face in her hands. Between her fever and the wave of embarrassment, her face felt like it was on fire.


    Seeing the ripple-like tenderness in He Yanrong��s peach blossom-shaped eyes, Liu Li sighed and said, "Oh my god... I think you��ve really lost it."


    "Before, I was just teasing you for fun."


    "But I truly didn��t expect that you��d actually dare to fall for Li Zhiyan."


    "You��re old enough to be his mother, for crying out loud."


    Once the words were out in the open, He Yanrong didn��t even care anymore.


    "Whatever, I��ve fallen for him, so what?"


    "Let the chips fall where they may."


    "So what��s your plan then? If you take my advice and just pursue a casual relationship without expecting a lifetime commitment, then I��ll support you."


    "After all, happiness is happiness, even if it��s just for one day. We��re truly standing on the edge of youth right now."


    "If we don��t find moments of joy in this life, we��ll completely miss the chance forever."


    "Xiao Yan probably senses that I like him, right? If he confesses to me, I��d agree to be with him."


    He Yanrong buried her head in her chest, feeling like she could barely breathe.


    "I think... it might not be that easy."


    Liu Li��s comment made He Yanrong instinctively lift her head.


    "Why?"


    "I don��t think Li Zhiyan will take the initiative to confess to you."


    "But I feel like he likes me."


    "I know. He does like you."


    "But earlier, when he ran out, I could see it clearly��the worry and fear in his eyes."


    "He was scared that something might have happened to Lai Feifei."


    "This young man, he really is a good person."


    "I think he��s the type who cherishes his emotions. If he feels it��s worth it, he��ll give his all."


    "From everything you told me about him, I can sense that about him."


    "But his feelings might be a bit... scattered."


    "I��m pretty sure that Lai Feifei holds a place in his heart too. If you told me she didn��t, I wouldn��t believe you for a second."


    "To put it simply��he��s a bit of a romantic."


    "He probably has feelings for several people." Sear?h the N??elFir��.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "He definitely likes you, but I��d guess you��re not the only one he likes."


    "Remember when you asked him at driving school?"


    "You asked him whether he liked Shen Hongmei or Lai Feifei, and he said he liked them both."


    "Back then, you told me he was joking, but I��m not so sure about that."


    "Maybe he really does like them both��he just hasn��t made up his mind."


    "Now, it��s possible the people he likes have increased to three."


    "Which is why I don��t think he��ll actively pursue you."


    Seeing the shifting expression and the hint of disappointment in He Yanrong��s eyes, Liu Li continued, "Though you are incredibly gorgeous��the most perfect partner in any room��"


    "Being with you would undoubtedly be intoxicating and unforgettable."


    "But Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei are also top-tier beauties."


    "And it��s clear that their emotional connection with Li Zhiyan runs deeper than yours."


    "I think it��s pretty unlikely that he��ll confess to you if you��re just waiting for it to happen."


    As Liu Li laid it all out plainly, He Yanrong couldn��t help but feel that she had a point.


    "You saw it yourself��when you kissed Li Zhiyan, Lai Feifei got so furious she stormed off, and no one could stop her."


    "I called out to her, and she wouldn��t even respond to me."


    "That made it blatantly obvious��Lai Feifei has feelings for Li Zhiyan."


    "If things keep going this way, I actually think he might confess to Lai Feifei first. If that happens and they end up together, you��ll lose your chance forever."


    Recalling Lai Feifei��s behavior earlier, He Yanrong found it increasingly plausible.


    "So what should I do?"


    "What else? You��re a woman. You take the initiative to... sedu��no, confess your feelings to Li Zhiyan yourself!"


    "The day after tomorrow, get yourself dressed up nicely. Isn��t he coming to teach you Go? Just confess to him directly and make him yours. That way, Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei won��t stand a chance."


    "Will that work?"


    "If you��re too scared, then just sit back and wait for Lai Feifei to get together with him. Who knows, they might even end up spending the night together tonight. By then, you won��t even have a chance to act��it��ll all be over. You��ll just be left to daydream after that."


    "Let me think about it. I��m so tired."


    Sleepiness started to overwhelm her��clearly the medication was kicking in.


    "Alright, my dear goddess. Rest well and take care of yourself. Your body is already weak as it is, so you can��t keep staying up late."


    "You barely scraped by with your life this time!"


    ...


    After chasing after Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan kept trying to grab her hand.

 Chapter 194 - 101, you bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!_3

    Chapter 194: 101, you bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!_3But Lai Feifei angrily shook off his hand, refusing to let him hold hers.


    Luckily, the rain had gotten lighter by now, or else the two of them would have truly ended up soaked like drowned rats.


    "Aunt Lai, don��t be mad anymore."


    After walking two streets in a row, Lai Feifei��s drunkenness started kicking in again.


    But no matter what, that deep-seated bitterness in her heart was completely impossible to get rid of.


    "Go buy yourself two bottles of Wangma Milk and forget me already!"


    "Just pretend I never gave birth to you at all!"


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but laugh and cry at the same time. This drunken mess of a woman was just too unbelievably adorable. Lai Feifei had nothing to do with him��they had only known each other for less than a month.


    Every time she drank, she��d claim to be his mom, and Li Zhiyan didn��t dare argue with her.


    "Aunt Lai, you never gave birth to me in the first place."


    "We��ve only known each other for a month."


    "You ungrateful brat."


    Lai Feifei turned to look at Li Zhiyan, and tears started falling from her eyes.


    Seeing Aunt Lai cry like that absolutely broke Li Zhiyan��s heart.


    He was naturally a kind-hearted person, and seeing Aunt Lai, who had always been good to him, feeling upset��it was unbearable for him.


    "Aunt Lai, don��t be upset."


    He wanted to go and hug Lai Feifei, but she went to the roadside, scanned a shared bike, and was ready to leave.


    "Aunt Lai, let��s talk."


    "No talking. Move aside!"


    "You ungrateful little Zaizai, do you know how hard it was for your mom to bring you into this world, only for you to treat your mom like this?"


    Seeing that he couldn��t stop Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan had no choice but to scan another bike and follow her.


    "Aunt Lai."


    "Aunt Lai."


    All the way, Li Zhiyan kept calling out to Lai Feifei, but she was truly furious and completely ignored him.


    "Aunt Lai, did you drink Forget-Your-Zaizai Milk or something?"


    "Forgot me? Didn��t you say you were my mom?"


    "I didn��t drink any!"


    After saying this, Lai Feifei fell silent again. When they finally reached her doorstep, she unlocked the door and tried to block Li Zhiyan from entering.


    However, Li Zhiyan was swift and nimble, darting straight into her villa��s courtyard.


    Lai Feifei didn��t stop him. She was truly angry, but she didn��t seem to have any real intention of barring him from entering. Earlier, on the road, she had even been worried he wouldn��t be able to keep up with her pace.


    Because of that, she had deliberately ridden her bike slower.


    After all the back-and-forth, the sky had grown darker, with heavy clouds looming over Shanghai.


    At last, accompanied by sharp lightning and thunder, another torrential downpour began.


    "Aunt Lai."


    Once in the living room, Lai Feifei sat down. Seeing Li Zhiyan still wearing He Yanrong��s clothes, she couldn��t help but laugh, and more than half of her anger dissipated.


    She went to the wine cabinet and grabbed a few bottles of alcohol.


    She uncorked a bottle with a wine opener, handed one to Li Zhiyan, and began drinking on her own.


    Drinking was a regular part of Aunt Lai��s routine, and Li Zhiyan didn��t try to stop her. He knew it was her hobby.


    At first, Lai Feifei was relatively silent.


    But after drinking quite a bit more, she finally started talking to Li Zhiyan.


    "You ungrateful brat, do you have any idea how much your mom suffered to give birth to you back then?"


    "At the hospital, your mom nearly died."


    "The doctors told your mom to give up on the baby. Your mom knew if she let go, there��d never be another child."


    "For you, your mom fought for her life on the operating table for two full days."


    Her voice carried a trace of grievance. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It��s all in the past now, Aunt Lai. Don��t be sad anymore."


    Li Zhiyan thought this might be part of Lai Feifei��s past. Perhaps her relationship with her son wasn��t very good, which was why she resented him so much.


    When Aunt Lai got drunk, she would imagine that he was her son��maybe she was fantasizing about her son being good to her.


    Lai Feifei glanced at Li Zhiyan and said, "You ungrateful Zaizai, why would you cook ginger soup for Aunt Rong and not for me!"


    Clearly, Lai Feifei was still jealous��jealous even over something as simple as making a bowl of ginger soup.


    "Aunt Lai, I��ll go cook for you right now. It��ll warm us up too."


    With the torrential rain pouring outside, the temperature had indeed dropped quite a bit.


    "Now that��s more like it. Go ahead."


    "Alright, I��m going."


    "Wait! Cook a couple of dishes for me too. I��m starving."


    Li Zhiyan was feeling a bit hungry himself, and the unrelenting rain outside kept pouring down.


    After agreeing, he headed toward the kitchen.


    He was also curious to see if his skilled cooking could make anything really delicious.


    While Li Zhiyan was busy cooking, the tipsy Lai Feifei wandered into the kitchen as well.


    "You ungrateful thing, why did you kiss He Yanrong today?"


    As soon as this topic came up, Aunt Lai��s extra-large jealousy jar��super deluxe edition��toppled over! Clearly, only she was supposed to tease Li Zhiyan, so why was He Yanrong doing it too? How dare she!


    "That wasn��t even my idea, Aunt Lai! Aunt Rong initiated it. I didn��t even have time to react. Wasn��t it the same when you kissed me? I didn��t react then either."


    Lai Feifei thought about it. That actually seemed true��neither kiss had been initiated by Li Zhiyan.


    "Then why didn��t you push her away and smack her across the face?"


    Lai Feifei was absolutely dissatisfied. If she hadn��t been drinking, she probably wouldn��t have reacted like this.


    But now, all she could feel was jealousy.


    She desperately wanted Li Zhiyan to sever ties with both Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong.


    "She��s my elder. How could I dare?"


    "She knew she was your elder and still acted that way, even sticking her tongue out!"


    "What a shameless woman!"


    "She didn��t know she was your elder, huh?"


    "That woman, she��s so infuriating!"


    Lai Feifei scolded angrily. For the first time, she found He Yanrong utterly loathsome.

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    Chapter 195: 101 You bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!_4"I knew I shouldn��t have brought Li Zhiyan to Century Palace!"


    "Shen Hongmei is always so busy; she hardly gets a chance to meet Li Zhiyan. But He Yanrong? That��s a different story."


    "And now, they��re even taking driving lessons together at the same school."


    "Who knows what tricks He Yanrong will come up with next to seduce Xiao Yan, that shameless hussy!"


    "She��s so provocative-looking, with that sultry vibe and figure to match. How is Xiao Yan supposed to resist her?"


    "Li Zhiyan didn��t say a word. At a time like this, anything he said might just topple another of Lai Feifei��s jealousy jars. And trust me, Aunt Lai doesn��t just have one jealousy jar��she��s got shelves full of them, ready to crash at any moment."


    "��Be honest, do you like He Yanrong?��"


    "��That woman is absolutely shameless, daring to seduce my Zaizai! And looking like that, so slutty.��"


    "��Turns out she��s as shameless as she looks.��" S��arch* The n??el Fire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "��Aunt Lai, why are you so mad?��"


    "��Of course I��m mad! You��re my Zaizai!��"


    "��She��s flirting with you��how could I not be mad?��"


    "��Anyway, from now on, you need to keep a proper distance between you and Shen Hongmei and He Yanrong. Got it?��"


    "��Don��t think I��ve forgotten how you kissed Shen Hongmei outside the bathroom last time. Trust me, I remember every detail.��"


    "��From now on, you must maintain a proper distance. Understood?��"


    "��Aunt Lai, but didn��t you push me to kiss Aunt Rong last time?��"


    "The first time Li Zhiyan had any intimate contact with He Yanrong, it was actually Lai Feifei who instigated it. At that time, her attitude was clearly not like it is now."


    "��That was just a joke!��"


    "��Still, from now on, you��re keeping your distance from both of them. Absolute distance. Got it!��"


    "��Aunt is going to take a shower now.��"


    "With that, Lai Feifei clicked her high heels and went upstairs. Li Zhiyan could tell Aunt Lai was sulking with jealousy."


    "This was definitely good news."


    "However, his own goal wasn��t that simple. If he were only dealing with one aunt, things wouldn��t be so complicated."


    "It wouldn��t require much effort. But by tomorrow, Aunt Lai would be back on good terms with He Yanrong again."


    "��I��m not looking to deal with a single-choice question here.��"


    "Li Zhiyan cooked in the kitchen, feeling entirely at ease."


    "While stir-frying, his phone rang. He picked up, and on the other end, He Yanrong��s voice came through."


    "��Xiao Yan, are you and Feifei okay? Where are you right now? From your voice, it sounds like you��re cooking.��"


    "Having realized her feelings for Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong��s voice now carried an unmistakable tenderness. Even just hearing her speak, Li Zhiyan could feel her feminine charm."


    "He was even a little giddy with happiness; Yanrong was truly an ideal partner, embodying every perfect quality."


    "��Nothing��s wrong. I��m at Aunt Lai��s place, and we��re about to eat.��"


    "��I��m cooking for Aunt Lai.��"


    "��Alright, as long as everything��s okay.��"


    "Lying on her bed, He Yanrong couldn��t contain the sour ache in her heart. Liu Li was right; their relationship was definitely not ordinary."


    "After all, those two had known each other first."


    "And she? She was merely a latecomer."


    "��Xiao Yan, remember to go home soon after eating. Don��t make Auntie worry about you.��"


    "��Alright, I will, Aunt Rong.��"


    "��There��s ginger soup in the kitchen. I left it in the pot to keep warm.��"


    "��If you want some, ask Aunt Liu to bring it over for you.��"


    "��Okay, Auntie knows.��"


    "After hanging up, a faint blush crept over He Yanrong��s enchanting face. Her expression was irresistibly alluring��no normal man could withstand that kind of seduction."


    "He Yanrong was, without a doubt, a bedroom goddess, the kind who could captivate someone entirely."


    "...


    "After finishing the meal preparation, Lai Feifei came back downstairs."


    "She was wearing silk pajamas meant for home, paired with black stockings."


    "��Zaizai, is it ready?��"


    "��It��s ready.��"


    "��Your mom is starving!��"


    "Li Zhiyan always felt like Aunt Lai sounded like she was cursing, but he couldn��t quite put his finger on how."


    "Sitting down, Lai Feifei picked up her chopsticks eagerly."


    "Of course, she didn��t forget her bottle of alcohol. To Lai Feifei, alcohol was practically her lifeblood."


    "��Aunt Lai, try it and see if it tastes good.��"


    "��Zaizai, take a good look. Aren��t Auntie��s legs stunning in these black stockings?��"


    "��Aunt Lai, you��re already in pajamas. Why are you still wearing black stockings?��"


    "��Because you��re a little pervert who likes staring at black stockings, of course Auntie will show you!��"


    "Saying this, Lai Feifei stretched her leg out onto Li Zhiyan��s lap. The silky smoothness sent a shiver through him."


    "He quickly said, ��Aunt Lai, let��s focus on eating.��"


    "��Touch Auntie��s beautiful legs, and then Auntie will eat.��"


    "��You kissed He Yanrong today, so Auntie has to outdo her. We belong together.��"


    "At her insistence, Li Zhiyan reluctantly placed his hand on Lai Feifei��s calf. The sensation of the black stockings made him lose focus."


    "��Aunt Lai,��"


    "��Is this enough?��"


    "��No, that was just the calf. Touch Auntie��s thigh. Thighs are much better.��"


    "��They��re far sexier than calves.��"


    "Staring at Aunt Lai��s flawless legs, Li Zhiyan swallowed hard."


    "Slowly, his hand moved upward toward Aunt Lai��s thigh."


    "He knew that it was all over now. Aunt Lai��s jealousy fit had already passed, her tantrum subsiding."


    "When his hand finally rested on the silky black stockings, Lai Feifei continued, ��Zaizai, touch Auntie��s pajama fabric.��"


    "��It��s pure silk, as soft as a baby��s skin.��"


    "��Paired with the black stockings, it feels amazing when you hold it!��"


    "Li Zhiyan grazed his hand over Aunt Lai��s silk pajamas before she was finally satisfied and began eating her meal."

 Chapter 196 - 101 You bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!_5

    Chapter 196: 101 You bought two bottles of Wangma Milk and forgot about me, huh!_5Here��s the line-by-line translation:


    "Zaizai!"


    "How did your cooking become so much better all of a sudden?"


    "The last time you cooked, it was still so awful."


    "I��ve been learning how to cook lately."


    "Your cooking skills are improving way too fast, Xiao Yan." S��arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "That��s really amazing!"


    Lai Feifei kept showering him with praises as she dove into her meal with gusto.


    While eating, she pulled out a box of Wangma Milk from her bag.


    "Zaizai, your favorite Wangma Milk."


    To the quirky Aunt Lai, Li Zhiyan felt an overwhelming fondness. Taking the milk from her, he joined Aunt Lai in having dinner.


    After dinner, Lai Feifei sprawled out on the sofa, sipping on more wine.


    When Li Zhiyan finished washing the dishes and looked over at Lai Feifei again, she had already fallen asleep on the sofa.


    The wine from the bottle had spilled quite a bit on the sofa. By now, it was already dark.


    "Aunt Lai!"


    Li Zhiyan stepped forward and picked up the wine bottle, realizing that Aunt Lai had drunk an incredible amount of wine.


    "Zaizai..."


    As Li Zhiyan approached, the groggy Lai Feifei pulled him into a signature Lai-style clingy hug.


    Her slender legs wrapped tightly around Li Zhiyan��s waist, leaving him unable to break free.


    "Zaizai..."


    Hearing Aunt Lai repeatedly call him Zaizai, Li Zhiyan adeptly carried her upstairs.


    Her room��s air conditioner was already turned on.


    Outside the bathroom, her dress and He Yanrong��s T-shirt were neatly placed.


    After closing the door, he gently laid Lai Feifei on the bed. Yet, she clung tightly to his waist.


    "Zaizai, don��t leave. Sleep with Aunt tonight. Aunt will hold you while we sleep."


    "Good Zaizai."


    A soft and alluring beauty clinging to him, begging him not to leave.


    Li Zhiyan found himself entirely powerless to resist, feeling Aunt Lai��s legs and feet wrapped around him.


    Li Zhiyan softly said, "Aunt Lai, I won��t leave, don��t worry."


    Once he laid down, Li Zhiyan pulled the blanket over both of them to keep her warm. By now, the two of them were already sharing the same bed.


    Li Zhiyan could distinctly smell the fragrance of Lai Feifei��s hair.


    "Zaizai, hold Aunt close. Aunt��s feeling cold."


    Saying that, Lai Feifei pressed herself closer against Li Zhiyan.


    She felt as though his body was radiating a burning heat that brought her an unparalleled warmth.


    Having showered, Aunt Lai was dressed lighter than usual.


    Holding the refreshingly cool Lai Feifei.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help savoring Aunt Lai��s figure, his fondness for her growing even more pronounced.


    It seemed Lai Feifei sensed that Li Zhiyan wouldn��t be leaving, relaxing a bit as well.


    Li Zhiyan turned to his side and looked at Lai Feifei. As their eyes met, he could clearly feel her breath.


    Aunt Lai��s face was forever breathtakingly beautiful.


    "Zaizai, don��t kiss Shen Hongmei or He Yanrong anymore, okay?"


    "If you want to kiss, Aunt will kiss you."


    "Zaizai, hold tighter."


    Lai Feifei slipped her left arm under Li Zhiyan and once again embraced him with her signature Lai-style clingy hug.


    This left Li Zhiyan in an awkward position to reach her legs.


    Soon, Lai Feifei pulled the blanket up, cocooning them both inside.


    In this tightly enclosed space, even breathing became a bit difficult.


    Li Zhiyan could only faintly see Aunt Lai��s face and lips, as well as the deep, mysterious valleys within.


    The graceful and captivating Aunt Lai truly was extraordinary!


    "Aunt Lai, aren��t you feeling hot?"


    "No, Zaizai. Open your mouth."


    Li Zhiyan obediently complied. In the next second, Lai Feifei leaned in for an exceedingly passionate kiss.

 Chapter 197 - 102 Aunt Rong is calling the baby, Aunt Lai is calling Zaizai, all here!

    Chapter 197: 102 Aunt Rong is calling the baby, Aunt Lai is calling Zaizai, all here!Lai Feifei kissed him so boldly, her long black-stockinged legs resting on Li Zhiyan��s waist.


    Li Zhiyan naturally didn��t hold back and returned Aunt Lai��s kiss.


    To Li Zhiyan, Lai Feifei was an absolutely perfect woman.


    Aunt Lai��s kiss carried an unparalleled allure for him.


    Just as he wondered if Aunt Lai might act on her impulses, she suddenly stopped moving.


    He felt Aunt Lai��s warm breath on his nose.


    Li Zhiyan realized that the booze had finally put her to sleep.


    By the time they��d gone to Century Palace, Lai Feifei had already had quite a few drinks.


    And while he was cooking for Aunt Lai, this drunkard didn��t hold back on the alcohol either. Now, her stamina was clearly exhausted.


    Even though Aunt Lai had fallen asleep, Li Zhiyan didn��t feel like abruptly ending the kiss.


    Feeling Aunt Lai��s tenderness, Li Zhiyan continued the one-sided kiss with her.


    After a while, Li Zhiyan remembered that he needed to let Zhao Shumin know he wouldn��t be going home tonight.


    With Aunt Lai in this state, it was practically impossible for him to leave.


    He pulled out his phone, still holding Lai Feifei, and savoring the fragrance of her hair, he started chatting with Zhao Shumin.


    "Aunt Zhao, I��ve got something to take care of tonight, so I won��t be coming back."


    "Alright, Xiao Yan, stay safe out there."


    At home, after replying to Li Zhiyan��s message, Zhao Shumin resumed her livestream, continuing to work on her dresses.


    But as she worked, her mind began to wander.


    Why isn��t Xiao Yan coming back tonight? Could he be sleeping with some woman?


    The one-week deadline I gave him��is it too long? After all, Xiao Yan is only 20 years old; it��s the age when a young man is full of vitality.


    But then again, Zhao Shumin reassured herself��it��s unlikely. Xiao Yan already has me to help him; no other woman could compare to me!


    Zhao Shumin was very confident in her looks and figure. Over the years, plenty of men at work had tried to sponsor her, but she had refused them all, even as she aged.


    And particularly ever since being with Li Zhiyan��was it the effect of hormones?��Zhao Shumin had clearly felt herself becoming a bit younger. Her skin, too, seemed to appear more youthful, smooth, and radiant.


    It must be that Xiao Yan is simply busy with work. After all, he��s not only employed but also runs his own shop.


    Being a bit tied up is perfectly normal.


    And if Li Zhiyan were seeking out other women��so long as they were young women��I should simply accept it!


    After all, my goal isn��t to tie Li Zhiyan to myself forever but rather to set him on the right path!


    ...


    At 11 PM, He Yanrong, who had been sleeping for a long time, finally woke up.


    The medicine and ginger soup had reduced her fever, and she felt alert and refreshed.


    Just then, Liu Li walked in to check on her.


    "Feeling better, Rongrong? Here��s some ginger soup that Li Zhiyan left for you. Drink it up."


    "Much better."


    She sat up, took the bowl of ginger soup Liu Li handed her, and tasted the unusual flavor. He Yanrong couldn��t help but feel an overwhelming warmth inside.


    "The way you��re drinking, you look absolutely delighted. Have more��I��ll make sure you get extra when you start working."


    "Oh, shut up."


    He Yanrong scolded her.


    "Do you even remember what you said before?"


    "I like Li Zhiyan, you know."


    Not being sure of herself earlier, He Yanrong had still been incredibly circumspect.


    But now, she said it openly and confidently.


    "You��re really serious about this?"


    "Yes, I��m going to actively pursue him."


    "He��s off the day after tomorrow, right? I��ll ask him to come teach me how to play Go, to test the waters. If it feels right, I��ll confess to him."


    "Rongrong, you��re so gutsy."


    "I just think what you said makes sense."


    Setting down the ginger soup, He Yanrong lifted the covers and got out of bed.


    "I like Li Zhiyan. As long as I don��t make him responsible for my entire life, dating him... I think we can both be very happy together."


    "I want to give him happiness."


    She thought about how much Li Zhiyan was fond of her��just that special kind of fondness.


    He Yanrong couldn��t resist the surge of expectation that bubbled up within her.


    The loneliness buried deep inside her had already been suppressed for far too long, and now, He Yanrong felt immensely confident.


    She would surely become the greatest companion Li Zhiyan could ever have in his room.


    "As long as you��ve thought it through, that��s all that matters."


    Looking at the T-shirts of Li Zhiyan and Lai Feifei, which were left on the couch, He Yanrong casually picked them up and went to the living room she usually used next door.


    She washed the shirts thoroughly, then threw them into the dryer to finish.


    "Tomorrow, I��ll take them to Xiao Yan."


    Now that she had affirmed her feelings for Li Zhiyan and decided to pursue him, a shy, schoolgirl-like expression surfaced on He Yanrong��s alluring face.


    Would this boy come to like her?


    ...


    In the early hours of the morning, the system��s updates continued to refresh.


    But nothing out of the ordinary happened today.


    The wild bonuses remained the same as before. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t expect extraordinary events to take place every day.


    Honestly, a bit of calm was quite nice.


    Holding Aunt Lai tightly, Li Zhiyan drifted into a deep sleep.


    When Li Zhiyan woke up the next morning, he felt something soft and slippery beneath his hand.


    As he snapped fully awake, he discovered his hand had been resting on Aunt Lai��s black-stockinged leg.


    "Was I touching Aunt Lai in my sleep?"


    "Am I that kind of person?"


    "Zaizai!"


    Lai Feifei clung tightly to Li Zhiyan��s neck.


    "Zaizai, go fry me a couple of eggs."


    "Alright, Auntie, sleep a bit more."


    Li Zhiyan gently removed Lai Feifei��s hand and leg, heading to the bathroom to freshen up.

 Chapter 198 - 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_2

    Chapter 198: 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_2Then he went downstairs to cook. It might be hard to say for others, but when it came to cooking for Aunt Lai, Li Zhiyan was absolutely willing to do so.


    With his attribute cooking skills mastered, Li Zhiyan was incredibly adept in the kitchen. He could even flip the wok with ease, ignite flames in the pan, and perform some flashy chef tricks.


    "Well, at least if I ever become a chef, I won��t starve."


    He cooked a few light dishes and warmed up some milk.


    As Li Zhiyan prepared to call Aunt Lai to eat, he saw Lai Feifei descending the stairs in a black silk skirt and high heels, dressed in a stylish suit.


    The sobered-up Lai Feifei appeared strikingly aloof, embodying the aura of a classic ice-cold beauty.


    She seemed utterly uninterested in everything.


    "Aunt Lai, come eat. I��ve cooked."


    "Li Zhiyan, your cooking smells amazing."


    "Your skills have definitely improved."


    "I��ve just been learning recently."


    Faced with the aloof version of the Shanghai beauty, Li Zhiyan maintained his politeness and kept his distance.


    After sitting down, Lai Feifei��s face turned slightly red.


    Yesterday, she had seemingly stopped Li Zhiyan and He Yanrong from kissing��why had she done that?


    Could it be that she had feelings for this kid?


    Later, she even felt jealous and sent him to buy two bottles of Wangma Milk.


    In the end, she had clung to him, refusing to let him leave. She truly wasn��t behaving like a proper elder.


    What must Xiao Yan be thinking of her?


    Drinking really messes things up! That wasn��t truly her��it wasn��t the real her! No, she couldn��t keep drinking anymore; alcohol only causes trouble.


    Amidst the slightly heavy atmosphere, Lai Feifei��s phone rang.


    Seeing that it was He Yanrong calling, she answered. S��ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Feifei, are you still angry?"


    "You left some clothes at my place. I��ll bring them over to you."


    "No, I��m not angry. You were just teasing Xiao Yan like he��s a little kid."


    "I��m home right now."


    "Xiao Yan cooked a meal. Why don��t you come over and eat with us."


    "Alright, I��ll head over now."


    He Yanrong departed with two paper bags, one containing Li Zhiyan��s belongings and the other holding Lai Feifei��s.


    Upon seeing Li Zhiyan��s clothes, He Yanrong felt a twinge of shyness in her heart.


    Inside the bag were Xiao Yan��s boxers, which she had meticulously hand-washed with laundry detergent.


    Today, He Yanrong wore a form-fitting qipao, her trademark black stockings and high heels completing her look.


    Her makeup carried a seductive edge, styled carefully to meet the man she loved.


    She had taken the time to present her best side for Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan stayed at Lai Feifei��s house last night?"


    "Well, I guess it��s not that unusual."


    "That crazy woman has so many rooms in her house."


    "It��s normal for Xiao Yan to pick one to stay in. The two of them couldn��t have shared the same bed, right?"


    As her certainty about her feelings for Li Zhiyan solidified, He Yanrong��s intense possessiveness surged up inside her. It felt as though a heavy stone was pressing on her chest.


    Even when she reached Lai Feifei��s doorstep, she couldn��t bring herself to feel happy.


    She rang the doorbell, and soon, the door was opened.


    After stepping inside, He Yanrong placed the bags on the sofa.


    "Aunt Rong, has your fever gone down?"


    Having confirmed her feelings for Li Zhiyan, that simple expression of concern from him filled He Yanrong��s heart with warmth and satisfaction.


    "Don��t worry, Xiao Yan. It��s all better now. Auntie feels particularly light today."


    "The ginger soup from last night helped a lot too."


    "Aunt Rong, here��s the breakfast Aunt Lai and I saved for you. I made it��give it a try."


    "Alright."


    Hearing Li Zhiyan mention he and Lai Feifei prepared breakfast together, He Yanrong felt even more uncomfortable.


    "Yanrong, make sure you don��t go near the water alone in the future. Your health isn��t great, and if you faint in a crowded area, at least someone could call for an ambulance."


    "But if you fall into the water, it��d be a real problem."


    "Yes, this time I��m lucky Xiao Yan was there. Xiao Yan, you��ve become Auntie��s lifesaver."


    He Yanrong rather liked the sober version of Lai Feifei. A sober Lai Feifei wasn��t competing for attention with her. Unlike the drunken version, this sober Feifei wasn��t actively trying to seduce Li Zhiyan, which made her seem less threatening.


    "Xiao Yan, how can Auntie thank you?"


    "Aunt Rong, no need to thank me. As long as you��re safe and healthy, that��s my greatest wish."


    "No wonder your Aunt Lai likes you so much."


    "Xiao Yan, you��re someone who��s impossible not to like."


    "Your Aunt Lai has never liked a younger person this much before. She probably truly sees herself as your mom."


    Lai Feifei didn��t refute this, but she felt deeply uncomfortable inside.


    What did He Yanrong mean by that? Did she really like Li Zhiyan?


    After breakfast, Lai Feifei went upstairs, as she usually did, to sleep. She slept more than ten hours a day, and with the amount of alcohol she drank yesterday, she clearly hadn��t gotten enough rest today.


    "Xiao Yan, go change your clothes."


    "If you wear Auntie��s clothes to work, people might laugh at you."


    The front of He Yanrong��s clothes was noticeably longer than the back.


    Despite today��s fashion trends where men and women could share similar styles, it was obvious that He Yanrong��s clothes were women��s clothing.


    Li Zhiyan thought perhaps only Zhou Dongyu��s clothes would allow a man to wear them without looking awkward.


    "Alright, Auntie, I��ll go change now."


    ...


    After the two left Lai Feifei��s house, Li Zhiyan followed He Yanrong to the shared e-bike station.

 Chapter 199 - 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_3

    Chapter 199: 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_3Nowadays, Li Zhiyan has quite a bit of savings, so taking a taxi isn��t a big deal. However, both taxis and ride-share cars often have unpleasant odors.


    This made Li Zhiyan feel rather uncomfortable.


    But the sensation of wind brushing past him on his electric bike gave him a real sense of freedom.


    He Yanrong was carrying a bag filled with Li Zhiyan��s clothes. She had already decided to change into them once she got home, because they were imbued with his scent. Wearing them felt as if the two of them were melded together as one.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "You don��t have work the day after tomorrow, do you?"


    "No, I don��t."


    "Well, since you��re off work..."


    "Go to Century Palace and teach Aunt Rong some Go. Put the theory into practice."


    "Before, you only talked about theoretical knowledge with Aunt Rong. It��s time to apply it."


    "Alright, Aunt Rong. I��ll definitely go."


    "Xiao Yan, about what happened yesterday, I really want to thank you."


    "If it weren��t for you, Aunt would��ve already crossed over to another world by now."


    "Don��t say that, Aunt Rong. You��ll live a long and healthy life."


    Li Zhiyan thought that He Yanrong was a truly kind-hearted woman, and no matter what, he hoped she would live well.


    "Aunt, I have to head to work now."


    "Aunt will miss her darling baby."


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t expected He Yanrong to use the term "baby" to address him.


    "Baby? Aunt, you��ve never called me that before."


    "I always call my daughter ��baby.�� From now on, Aunt will call you ��baby�� too. You saved Aunt��s life."


    "From now on, Aunt will cherish you like her own baby."


    "Alright then."


    To be honest, Li Zhiyan found the term "baby" incredibly cheesy��it wasn��t something he ever used, nor did he enjoy being addressed that way.


    However, it made perfect sense for Aunt Rong, a woman in her forties, to call him that.


    After all, she was old enough to have given birth to him.


    Besides, she also called her daughter that��terms like "baby" and "Zaizai" fit the mold of pet names for children. In his case, it rounded things out.


    "Baby, come give Aunt a hug. Aunt will miss you."


    Seeing He Yanrong proactively open her arms for him, Li Zhiyan naturally didn��t hesitate.


    He stepped forward and pulled He Yanrong into his embrace, feeling the smooth fabric of her qipao beneath his hands.


    He didn��t know much about such things.


    But he was certain the qipao was expensive, and the texture of EF left Li Zhiyan utterly captivated��he didn��t even want to leave.


    If he could stay and hold Aunt Rong in his arms all day, it would undoubtedly be a deeply intoxicating experience.


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s heartbeat, He Yanrong��s own heart began to race. She was certain this was the thrilling sensation that came from deep inside when you liked someone.


    She subtly shifted her body and brushed against Li Zhiyan��s chest, reluctant to leave his embrace.


    Then, He Yanrong cupped Li Zhiyan��s face and planted a kiss on his lips.


    "Baby, Aunt will miss you."


    He Yanrong initiating a kiss genuinely left Li Zhiyan a bit puzzled��was Aunt Rong trying to seduce him?


    No matter what was going through He Yanrong��s mind, Li Zhiyan truly and completely liked the alluring woman standing before him.


    "Aunt, I��ll miss you too."


    "Mm."


    Blushing furiously, He Yanrong finally pulled herself away from Li Zhiyan.


    "By the way, Xiao Yan..."


    "Do you like Aunt��s heavy makeup? If you don��t, Aunt can go with light makeup or even no makeup at all."


    Even with light makeup or a bare face, He Yanrong looked absolutely stunning. Her confidence stemmed from her face and her figure, no matter what Li Zhiyan��s preferences were.


    He Yanrong felt that she could adapt to them all.


    "I think your heavy makeup looks great. Only Aunt Rong can pull off this kind of dramatic look."


    Li Zhiyan paused to think for a moment. Whether it was Lai Feifei��s exquisite features, Shen Hongmei��s mature allure, or Zhao Shumin��s sophisticated beauty...


    None of them could carry such striking makeup. Only He Yanrong could pull it off effortlessly.


    "Mm, then Aunt will keep doing makeup like this. Whatever you like, Aunt will change to match it."


    "Do you like seeing Aunt in a qipao?"


    He Yanrong was being unusually straightforward. Deep down, she wondered if she could get Li Zhiyan to confess first. Even though she was old enough to be his mother...


    She was still a woman, after all, and being a little passive wouldn��t hurt.


    "I do, Aunt Rong. You look good in everything you wear."


    "I need to head to work now."


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t tell whether He Yanrong was teasing him, flirting, or if she was genuinely considering their relationship.


    But one thing he knew for sure��he wasn��t going to be the one to confess first.


    His ambitions were too great; he wanted everything.


    If he were to take the initiative, it would mean the end of his plans before they had even begun.


    If Aunt Rong truly had the intention of pursuing a relationship...


    Then she��d definitely make the first move.


    "Mm, baby. Aunt is heading home too."


    "Wait, Aunt."


    "What is it?"


    "I want to hug Aunt one more time."


    "You silly child."


    He Yanrong took the initiative and walked up to embrace Li Zhiyan. She could feel his hand accidentally brush against her sleek black-stockinged legs.


    "Baby, do you like black stockings?"


    "I do."


    "Then go ahead, touch Aunt��s black stockings."


    Saying that, He Yanrong guided Li Zhiyan��s hand to her black-stockinged thigh.


    The spot was near the slit in her qipao, allowing Li Zhiyan to feel the smooth, round contours of half her leg encased in the silky tights.


    "That��s enough, head off to work now, baby." S��arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Aunt will keep chatting with you on WeChat."


    Even though she had decided to actively pursue Li Zhiyan, reaching this level of boldness had already left He Yanrong feeling a little overwhelmed.


    It wasn��t until Li Zhiyan had ridden off on his bike that she finally let out a sigh of relief.

 Chapter 200 - 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_4

    Chapter 200: 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_4"He Yanrong, oh He Yanrong, how could you also become this shameless."


    But He Yanrong felt that she must take the initiative��this kid clearly didn��t have the guts to confess to her.


    By the day after tomorrow, she had to be decisive and make her move.


    She wasn��t sure what Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei were thinking. If those two women became her rivals in love, her prospects of being with Li Zhiyan would truly be in grave danger.


    The probability of him choosing her out of the three wasn��t very high, which gave He Yanrong an immense sense of crisis.


    She mulled over how she could quickly capture Li Zhiyan��s heart.


    ...


    At the office, Li Zhiyan clocked in like he always did.


    Catherine yet again summoned him to her office, with Liu Jinxin��s gloating expression lingering in the air.


    Inwardly, Li Zhiyan cursed countless "CNM"s.


    He detested this uncultured prick with every fiber of his being. However, being able to make Liu Jinxin scrub toilets every day��it was honestly a small joy amidst his misery.


    Walking into the office, Catherine was already lying on the sofa, waiting for him.


    "Li Zhiyan, come here and clean my high heels."


    After fulfilling his "duties," Catherine��s entire demeanor seemed much more relaxed.


    The difference between having a weight lifted from her chest and bearing one was stark.


    Today, she could once again joyfully harass Li Zhiyan under the guise of workplace bullying. Making him clean her high heels was merely the opening act.


    After obediently polishing Catherine��s high heels, she kicked them off, placing her nylon-clad legs on his lap.


    She commanded him to give her a massage. Feeling the silky texture of Catherine��s tights against his skin, a wave of heat surged through Li Zhiyan.


    This Western seductress was just too alluring, though if judged solely on looks, Li Zhiyan still found the Shanghai Three Aunts more attractive overall! But Catherine��s exotic features and complexion brought him a completely different kind of allure.


    "A little higher."


    Li Zhiyan��s hands quickly moved past Catherine��s knees.


    Knowing that Li Zhiyan was attracted to her, Catherine thought that arousing him without giving him an outlet for release was a perfect form of punishment.


    And in the process, she��d also enjoy the pleasure of his massages. S��ar?h the N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Perhaps because Li Zhiyan had some skill in this area,


    Catherine found his massages uniquely comforting��an experience unlike any other she��d had before.


    She simply couldn��t give up the feeling of being massaged by Li Zhiyan.


    Of course, Catherine still decided to continue bullying and oppressing Li Zhiyan!


    This damn Li Zhiyan��she was determined to make him kneel under her pencil skirt, lick her high heels, and obediently massage her.


    She wanted to turn him into an utterly subservient slave!


    This lowly yellow-skinned man had actually dared to kiss her.


    How audacious! She had to make him fully understand her power!


    Closing her eyes tightly, Catherine schemed ways to completely dominate Li Zhiyan, to make him kneel at her feet.


    "Don��t forget to scrub the toilet before you leave."


    ...


    After leaving Catherine��s office, Li Zhiyan shoved the "honorable task" of cleaning the toilet back onto Liu Jinxin.


    Only then did he head out to claim his wild bonus.


    After wrapping up his errands, he headed to an internet caf�� to play games and slack off. He usually stayed in the non-smoking sections of these establishments.


    The reasons? One, it was cheaper, and two, there was no cigarette smell.


    Before long, he received a WeChat message from He Yanrong.


    "Baby, what are you up to?"


    "Aunt Rong, I just finished some business errands. Taking a break at an internet caf�� now."


    "Mm, baby, you should take good care of yourself."


    "It��s so hot outside, it��s okay to slack off a little."


    "I��ll bring you some sunscreen later."


    "Boys need to make sure they don��t get tanned too, okay?"


    Li Zhiyan knew that He Yanrong wasn��t fast at typing; he��d seen it himself before.


    Yet now she��d sent him a long string of messages. It felt a little uncanny to him, especially after how reluctant she seemed when they parted that morning��


    even going so far as to kiss him. This made Li Zhiyan all the more suspicious of He Yanrong.


    Was Aunt Rong trying to seduce him? Could she actually like him?


    The more Li Zhiyan thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.


    "Got it, Aunt Rong."


    "Baby, do you miss Auntie when you��re out?"


    "Auntie misses you a lot... (shy emoji)"


    Unlike the quirky aunts who loved using bizarre memes,


    both He Yanrong and Shen Hongmei preferred the system��s default emojis.


    "Aunt Rong, I miss you too."


    "Baby, do you wish you were in a relationship?"


    "Of course I do."


    "But, Aunt Rong, I like mature women."


    "Do you like Auntie��s type?"


    "Of course I do."


    "Alright."


    "By the way, Xiao Yan, are you going to driving practice this afternoon?"


    "I��ve already scheduled my driving test for Module 3. You should��ve scheduled yours too, right?"


    "I scheduled it this morning."


    "Then I��ll see you this afternoon, baby."


    Recalling how Aunt Rong pressed against him during their embrace, with her innate fragrance lingering in the air,


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but wonder.


    "Aunt Rong, just what are you playing at?"


    A surge of anticipation bubbled within him. Judging by Aunt Rong��s chat tone, there was a very real possibility of her making a move on him.


    "Let��s test Aunt Rong this afternoon."


    "She really might be the perfect partner behind closed doors."

 Chapter 201 - 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_5

    Chapter 201: 102 Aunt Rong calls the baby, Aunt Lai calls Zaizai, all here!_5...


    In the afternoon, after Li Zhiyan arrived at the driving practice area, he saw He Yanrong, fully geared up, from a distance.


    He Yanrong waved at Li Zhiyan and walked over to him.


    "Baby."


    She took off her sunglasses, revealing her seductive and enchanting face within Li Zhiyan��s sight.


    He couldn��t help but marvel at He Yanrong��s beauty, including her impressive EF-cup bust that was so soul-stirring.


    He Yanrong��s seductive aura always made Li Zhiyan uncontrollably think of hormonal matters.


    Aunt Rong seemed to be born for the sake of hormones.


    Especially since this seductive woman was Li Zhiyan��s favorite type��a mature woman��her charm doubled its impact on him.


    "Aunt Rong."


    "Come, let Auntie hug you."


    Aunt Rong, dressed in light clothing, hugged Li Zhiyan tightly, letting him clearly feel her figure.


    Li Zhiyan felt that at this moment, He Yanrong was even more proactive than a drunken woman.


    It was just that when Aunt Lai proactively got close to him, she was in a drunken state, and so was Shen Hongmei.


    But Aunt Rong was completely sober now.


    "Baby, Auntie missed you, thinking about you all day long."


    "Now, I finally see my Auntie��s baby."


    Li Zhiyan felt an unprecedented, strange sensation in his heart��so this is what it feels like to be actively pursued by a woman, and a very seductive woman at that.


    "Auntie, I missed you too."


    "Baby, is it that you don��t know how to hug a woman?"


    "Embrace Auntie like this, with your arms around my waist."


    "This will make Auntie feel most comfortable."


    As she spoke, He Yanrong adjusted the position of Li Zhiyan��s hands.


    Although He Yanrong was wearing sportswear, it was still made of a very soft fabric.


    Holding Aunt Rong so closely, Li Zhiyan felt the heat within him becoming uncontrollable again.


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s response, He Yanrong was delighted inside, realizing that the boy indeed saw her as a woman.


    "Have you remembered that, baby? The next time you hug Auntie, do it like this."


    "The other hand should be around Auntie��s neck."


    "I remember, Auntie."


    "Baby, let��s go under the tree; the sun is too harsh."


    He Yanrong was still afraid of being seen by others, but other students were waiting for the coach��s car to return, not paying attention to them, which made He Yanrong feel a lot more relaxed.


    Yet, she still felt a great sense of shame inside.


    "Baby."


    "Let��s go."


    Her smooth hand pulled Li Zhiyan under the tree as He Yanrong gently said, "Baby, do you still want to hug Auntie?"


    "Of course."


    "Then Auntie will hug you again, my treasure..." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He Yanrong said with emotion, hugging Li Zhiyan once more.


    And Li Zhiyan embraced her as He Yanrong had instructed.


    Inhaling the fragrance of Aunt Rong��s hair and the natural scent of her body.


    Li Zhiyan��s breath became somewhat greedy; he was a greedy person, so much so that he hoped to take care of every "Auntie" well.


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s somewhat heavy breathing, He Yanrong felt satisfied, seeing herself completely as a woman in his eyes.


    In fact, He Yanrong was an immensely sensual person.


    Once she decided to pursue Li Zhiyan, she could not care about the consequences or the repercussions this decision might bring. She was not like Shen Hongmei, who was always dominated by rationality in her heart.


    Having decided to be with Li Zhiyan, she did not want to care about the consequenceselectoral of her decision.


    "My baby."


    "My treasure."


    "When Auntie kissed you last night, did you like it?"


    "Do you know, baby, how jealous Auntie was when that madwoman Lai Feifei kissed you yesterday?"


    "Auntie really wanted to kill her."


    "Always acting crazy with alcohol, messing around with you."


    Regarding the issue with Lai Feifei, Li Zhiyan was truly hesitant to respond.


    However, he could still talk about other matters.


    "I liked it, Aunt Rong, I really liked kissing you."


    "Then, Auntie can let you kiss me freely in the future, okay, my treasure..."


    He Yanrong��s breath also became heavier, and she continued to hold Li Zhiyan close.


    "In the future, you can kiss Auntie anytime you want, baby, is that okay?"


    As she said this, she gently cradled Li Zhiyan��s face.


    Looking at He Yanrong��s seductive face, how could Li Zhiyan still control himself?


    "Okay, Aunt Rong, I��ll do as you say."


    "Hmm."


    "My baby..."


    "Do you know how to kiss?"


    "I..."


    "It��s okay, Auntie will teach you."


    He Yanrong gently parted her lips and kissed Li Zhiyan.


    Aunt Rong��s kiss was incredibly fervent, and while inhaling the faint natural scent from her body, Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around He Yanrong��s waist.


    And they kissed together.


    He Yanrong earnestly guided Li Zhiyan with great care.


    Unsatisfied with that, she placed Li Zhiyan��s hand on her beautiful leg.


    "Touch Auntie��s leg..."


    He Yanrong murmured indistinctly.

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    Chapter 202: Aunt Zhao��s Balcony ????? The Gunpowder Smoke of Aunt Rong and Aunt ShenHere is the English translation based on your instructions:


    Li Zhiyan was very obedient, placing his hand on Aunt Rong��s leg.


    Faced with this enchanting and exquisite beauty, he really had no resistance at all.


    He could sense that Aunt Rong seemed to have her heart stirred.


    Feeling the texture of Aunt Rong��s black stockings, Li Zhiyan and He Yanrong kissed even more passionately.


    The September weather was still scorching hot, but Li Zhiyan��s heart burned even hotter.


    Ever since he first met this alluring mature woman, he couldn��t control the thoughts stirring in his mind.


    After all, Aunt Rong��s appearance was simply too seductive, although he hadn��t expected her to be so forward in kissing him.


    While kissing He Yanrong, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but occasionally open his eyes to look at her tightly closed peach-shaped eyes and her slender, willow-leaf eyebrows.


    Even with her eyes closed, Aunt Rong was still stunningly beautiful. The faint lines at the corners of her eyes stirred an uncontrollable flutter in Li Zhiyan��s heart.


    The two were tightly pressed against each other, their hearts racing.


    It wasn��t until Li Zhiyan noticed the growing number of trainees in the distance that he let go of Aunt Rong.


    "What��s wrong, baby? Are you rejecting me?"


    He Yanrong had been wholly immersed in their kiss, savoring Li Zhiyan��s hand on her black stockings, but hadn��t expected him to suddenly pull away.


    This left He Yanrong feeling a sense of emptiness in her heart.


    "Aunt Rong, someone might see us."


    He Yanrong realized she must have been too repressed, as her behavior just now had been a bit impulsive. After all, this wasn��t Century Palace or some secluded location��they were outside.


    "Alright, baby. From now on, if you want to kiss Aunt, don��t ask me." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Just kiss me directly. If you want to touch Aunt��s legs, you can do so anytime."


    Holding Li Zhiyan��s hand, He Yanrong still wasn��t willing to let go.


    "Got it, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan��s response left He Yanrong feeling a bit disappointed. This kid��why wouldn��t he take the initiative and confess to her?


    He looked like a simple-minded child, too startled to act.


    "Baby, tomorrow afternoon come to Century Palace to teach Aunt how to play Go."


    "There��s something Aunt wants to tell you."


    After speaking, He Yanrong lightly ran her hand across Li Zhiyan��s chest��a simple move filled with seduction.


    "Baby, Aunt is going to practice driving first."


    Putting on sunglasses and a face mask, He Yanrong tied up her hair, and her face began to flush red.


    "Aunt Rong��s hints couldn��t be any clearer!"


    Still, Li Zhiyan couldn��t quite figure out whether He Yanrong wanted to have that kind of relationship with him or truly wanted to be with him.


    ...


    After finishing her driving practice, He Yanrong returned to Century Palace and went into the kitchen to cook for herself.


    Liu Li had also noticed something unusual about He Yanrong. After finding out that He Yanrong liked Li Zhiyan and intended to make a move on him,


    Liu Li��s gossip-loving curiosity couldn��t be contained. She had been dying to know the exact state of things between the two of them.


    "Rongrong, you look so happy. You��re positively glowing!"


    "Looking at you, you��re downright irresistible!"


    "Oh, shut up! You��re the irresistible one!"


    "If I were as gorgeous and irresistible as you, I��d wake up laughing in my dreams. If I went out and became a hostess, I��d probably be driving a Porsche by now."


    "Come on, tell me��did you confess to the kid today?"


    Liu Li��s question made He Yanrong��s face heat up. Unlike Shen Hongmei, she was a very emotional woman, especially when facing Li Zhiyan.


    Once she had come to terms with her feelings, she always found herself losing control of her hormones in Li Zhiyan��s presence!


    For example, during their kiss or when letting Li Zhiyan touch her leg, her brain had been completely overtaken by emotion, not fully rational at the time.


    Now, as she thought back, she felt unbearably ashamed.


    "No, I didn��t."


    "Then what did you do? Your face is all red. Don��t tell me you guys already went and had a one-night stand!"


    "Stop spouting nonsense. I wouldn��t do something like that if we weren��t together."


    "So what exactly did you do?"


    He Yanrong grew even more shy.


    "This morning, as we parted, I hugged Xiao Yan."


    "And I kissed him."


    "This afternoon at the driving practice place, we kissed again, and I let him touch my leg."


    Liu Li pressed further, "Was it you who initiated it, or was it him?"


    "I initiated it."


    "Then that��s just you seducing Li Zhiyan!"


    "Oh, shut up! Seducing... Well, okay, I guess it kind of is seduction."


    He Yanrong began to feel a bit unsure of herself.


    It did seem like she was seducing Li Zhiyan. After all, he was just a simple-minded kid, only 20 years old.Yet here she was, guiding him into doing those things��it indeed felt like seduction.


    "Honestly, I feel like this isn��t right.""Why not?"


    "Your confidence lies primarily in your appearance and your figure��isn��t that true?"


    He Yanrong gave a soft "yes." She felt that, in front of Li Zhiyan, aside from these qualities, she had nothing else worth offering. Compared to Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei, she lacked education.


    Growing up in a poor family, she hadn��t been able to focus at school and had dropped out in seventh grade. In terms of intelligence, she was definitely not as sharp as them.


    Her greatest pride in life seemed to be her looks and figure.


    "Yes."


    "When you��re facing Li Zhiyan, you lack confidence and aren��t sure if you can truly attract him."


    "So, after falling for him, you took the initiative to use your body to seduce him."

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    Chapter 203: Aunt Zhao��s Balcony ????? The Gunpowder Smoke of Aunt Rong and Aunt Shen_2"Because you think this will bring you closer to him."


    "You��re afraid Li Zhiyan isn��t interested in you."


    "Right?"


    He Yanrong was at a loss for words. Aside from the surge of hormones, deep down she truly did have such thoughts.


    "It��s just like some men without confidence showing off their cars and houses right away."


    "Honestly, I think it��s unnecessary."


    "It might even leave a bad impression on Li Zhiyan."


    "After all, you��re the ��Mommy�� of the Century Palace. Would he wonder if you act the same way with other men?"


    Liu Li��s words made He Yanrong��s face pale slightly. She hadn��t thought of this before, but it really was a plausible concern.


    "Then what should I do?"


    "It��s fine. Getting close to him still has its benefits. At least he��ll notice your charm. I think you��re all he dreams about at night."


    "Tomorrow when he comes over, just explain yourself."


    "Tell him you like him too much and confess your feelings. Ask him directly to be with you!"


    "Isn��t that too straightforward?"


    "Come on, you��ve already kissed him and had him touch your legs. How is that not direct?"


    "If you keep hesitating, tomorrow you might see him in Lai Feifei��s or Shen Hongmei��s bed instead."


    "I refuse to believe that guy has no interest in those two."


    The sense of crisis spread in He Yanrong��s heart, and she made up her mind.


    "Hmm, I think you��re right. I��ll follow your advice and confess to him tomorrow."


    "Oh, calling him ��baby�� already."


    "How sweet."


    "Get lost..."


    ...


    All the way home, Li Zhiyan kept replaying the moments with He Yanrong in his mind.


    He didn��t understand why Aunt Rong had suddenly become so forward��more brazen than a drunk Aunt Lai.


    When Aunt Lai drank too much, whether she clung to him with her Lai family��s embrace or did other things, he could understand.


    After all, drunk actions don��t count.


    When Aunt Lai is sober,


    that aloof image of the sophisticated Shanghai woman is her real self.


    Could it really be that saving her life once made her fall for him completely? But wasn��t her level of initiative a bit exaggerated?


    Well, tomorrow when he teaches Aunt Rong how to play Go, he��ll find out what��s going on.


    At the office clock-in machine, Li Zhiyan noticed Catherine standing not far away, staring at him. Sear?h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her gaze was loaded with complicated emotions, most notably hatred.


    "Li Zhiyan, come to my office!"


    Tomorrow was another rest day for the sales department. Thinking of having an entire day without workplace bullying to inflict on Li Zhiyan, Catherine somehow felt a bit empty.


    Li Zhiyan��s massages were unbearably enjoyable.


    Helpless and pressed by circumstances, Li Zhiyan went to Catherine��s office once again to massage her silky black-stockinged legs, thoroughly working on her lower thighs and calves.


    After leaving the office, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but lament how suffocating life was without connections.


    Every day at work, he had to kneel before the beautiful legs of this foreign female "boss," massaging her black-stockinged feet while she rested her jade-like toes on his stomach. When would an end come to these soft, intoxicating days?


    That woman��she was clearly addicted to his massages!


    On his way home, Li Zhiyan picked up a few stylish outfits for Zhao Shumin, most of them low-cut T-shirts.


    This was so that, at home, he could enjoy ogling Aunt Zhao��s figure anytime.


    When he got home, hearing the sound of someone cooking, he opened the door and went into the kitchen.


    There, Li Zhiyan saw Zhao Shumin in the short skirt and stockings he had given her. Although she wore an overly worn-out T-shirt on top, it still couldn��t hide her alluring femininity.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re wearing stockings."


    "Hmm."


    Last night, Li Zhiyan hadn��t come home. Even though Zhao Shumin knew it was because he had important matters to attend to, deep in her subconscious, she still suspected he might have been with another woman.


    As a result, today Zhao Shumin wore stockings and a short skirt in hopes that Xiao Yan would stay home more and keep on the right path.


    "Why not wear the black ones?"


    "They��re torn."


    The black ones had previously been ripped by Li Zhiyan. She��d made do with wearing them several times afterward, but now they were no longer presentable.


    "No worries, Aunt Zhao. I bought you new ones along with some clothes. Go change into them."


    "You keep wasting money."


    Turning her head, Zhao Shumin faced him, and Li Zhiyan, looking at Aunt Zhao��s face with light makeup, couldn��t tear his gaze away. He was utterly captivated, unable to believe it.


    Aunt Zhao actually put on makeup��and it was so expertly done!


    The makeup enhanced the mature charm of her features and perfectly complemented her curvy figure, making her seem irresistibly seductive.


    "Aunt Zhao, you put on makeup!"


    Li Zhiyan felt as though he was in a dream. Zhao Shumin wearing makeup��this was something he never would have imagined before.


    In the past, she always dressed conservatively, covering every inch of herself meticulously.


    Only through certain special angles could one catch the faintest glimpse of her curves.


    Now, she not only wore stockings and high heels but had gone so far as to apply makeup. His heart couldn��t help but brim with satisfaction, feeling as though his "grooming project" had succeeded.


    "Hmm, does it look good?"


    Embarrassed to meet Li Zhiyan��s gaze directly, Zhao Shumin turned her attention to the stove.


    She waited for Li Zhiyan��s answer.

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    Chapter 204: Aunt Zhao��s Balcony ????? The Gunpowder Smoke of Aunt Rong and Aunt Shen_3This makeup look was something she deliberately researched through numerous online tutorials, spending an entire day to perfect.


    "Looks great."


    "Aunt Zhao, absolutely stunning. Way better than before."


    "You��re just saying sweet things to make me happy."


    "Aunt Zhao, I��m telling the truth."


    Li Zhiyan walked forward and hugged Zhao Shumin from behind, gently rubbing his face against hers.


    "Aunt Zhao, you look breathtaking."


    "Put on the black stockings I bought for you."


    "And wear the high heels too."


    "Oh, and the new outfit I got you. Change into that."


    "So many demands."


    "Aunt Zhao, it��s because I like you that I have so many requests. This helps me keep from making mistakes."


    "Wasn��t it always your wish for me to return to a normal life track?"


    "This is all part of helping me."


    "Fine, I��ll check..."


    Zhao Shumin brushed off Li Zhiyan��s hands and walked over to the bag he��d put down.


    When she picked up a camisole, her face quickly flushed.


    "Xiao Yan, can this even cover anything?"


    "It��s a little tricky, but Aunt Zhao, we��re at home��what��s the big deal, right?"


    "No way..."


    She then picked up a low-cut T-shirt, and her face turned even redder. This is just too embarrassing.


    "Let me see what else there is."


    Finally, she found a white button-up shirt that seemed decent to her.


    "I��ll wear this one."


    "Aunt Zhao, then hurry up and change."


    "I still have to keep an eye on the stove."


    "I��ll handle that."


    "You little kid, do you even know how to cook?"


    In Zhao Shumin��s heart, she always regarded Li Zhiyan as a child.


    "I can do it, Aunt Zhao, you go ahead."


    "Alright, remember to stir the food, don��t let it burn!"


    Zhao Shumin was visibly hesitant to leave it to him.


    "Oh, and Aunt Zhao, make sure to put on the black stockings I bought!"


    "And don��t forget the high heels."


    "Got it."


    With a reddened face, Zhao Shumin left the room. When she returned, she had already changed into the black stockings and high heels. Although walking was a little awkward, she had been practicing at home, managing to move gracefully.


    Zhao Shumin didn��t want to only wear high heels perfectly when she was in a good mood. She turned to see Li Zhiyan glancing at her heels.


    "This button won��t close."


    "Aunt Zhao, if it won��t close, then just leave it for now."


    "You can alter it later."


    "We��re at home anyway, it doesn��t matter."


    At that moment, another button popped open.


    "Alright, let me just get back to cooking."


    Even though Zhao Shumin felt embarrassed, wearing a shirt still seemed better than those other two garments.


    Watching her nervously cooking in the kitchen, Li Zhiyan felt an even warmer surge in his chest.


    The way Aunt Zhao looked with makeup was almost exactly what he had imagined.


    Her features were undeniably enhanced, but more importantly, her look now carried a certain allure. Makeup truly is one of those things that can add a touch of femininity.


    "Aunt Zhao, have you shipped out that clothing order from the internet yet?"


    "One has already been sent."


    "That young girl even left a positive review. She posted a picture in the comment section of my video. She looked quite pretty, and the outfit suited her well."


    "Now more and more people are leaving comments in Auntie��s section, asking for custom clothes."


    Li Zhiyan continued to ask, "How��s the livestream doing?" S��arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Are you getting more gifts?"


    "Yesterday, Auntie received over 300 yuan worth of gifts. The platform lets me keep a bit more than 300."


    "Mostly young girls sending them."


    "They also said next time I list items, I should raise the prices��otherwise, they wouldn��t be able to buy before everything��s sold out."


    "I really don��t understand what��s going through those girls�� minds."


    Even Li Zhiyan found this a little absurd.


    "Aunt Zhao, you��re genuinely destined to be internet-famous."


    "At this rate, you could easily make several hundred thousand a year."


    "But the prices really should go up. The initial price of 888 was just to test the waters. For custom-designed clothing like this, it��s all about the style."


    "With how good Auntie��s designs are, even at 1,888, people would be scrambling to buy."


    Upon hearing the figure of hundreds of thousands, Zhao Shumin felt like she was dreaming.


    She had worked so hard for so many years, saving and scrimping until she managed to put together 800,000 yuan. And now, just by starting a livestream and making some clothes online...


    She could earn hundreds of thousands in a single year?


    It truly felt surreal, but Zhao Shumin quickly calmed herself down.


    "Auntie doesn��t have such high ambitions. As long as I can make some money every month from sewing clothes, I��ll be content."


    "From now on, Auntie will live alone and save some money for retirement."


    In the past, her lifelong goal had always been for her son, Shang Shunsheng, to settle down and get married. But ever since Li Zhiyan exposed Shang Shunsheng��s true nature outside the market last time...


    She had completely lost all hope. Though she was a traditional woman...


    And deep in her subconscious, the idea of her son marrying and having children was ingrained, she wasn��t foolish.


    Her son had used such venomous words to insult her...


    No different from his biological father. All the effort she poured into him would be for nothing, leaving her completely empty-handed in the end.


    When she grew old and was no longer able to work, she could even end up on the streets. Zhao Shumin had already glimpsed the bleak picture of her potential future.


    So, Zhao Shumin had made up her mind to live for herself.


    And now, the only person lingering in Zhao Shumin��s thoughts was Li Zhiyan.

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    Chapter 205: Aunt Zhao��s Balcony ????? The Gunpowder Smoke of Aunt Rong and Aunt Shen_4Sometimes when Zhao Shumin thought about it, she felt it was a bit ridiculous. But Xiao Yan is indeed a kind child. In this unfamiliar Shanghai, she had to take proper care of him.


    "Aunt, you can��t live alone."


    "In the future, I��ll have no choice but to live alone. Anyway, I don��t trust anyone anymore. Living alone is fine��it��s free and easy."


    "Once you find a girlfriend, aunt will move away. I can sew clothes anywhere. I��ll just find a random small town where the cost of living is cheap and settle down."


    Li Zhiyan quickly said, "Aunt, you can��t leave. If you leave, I��ll be sad the rest of my life."


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin��s eyes sting. She glanced at Li Zhiyan, her eyes growing blurry.


    Li Zhiyan couldn��t bear to let her go, but deep down, she herself didn��t want to leave Li Zhiyan either.


    "In the future, it��ll just be the two of us, Aunt."


    "I��ll love you well."


    "Stop saying nonsense. You need to get married and have kids, you hear me?"


    "If you don��t have kids, your parents will probably nag you to death."


    Li Zhiyan knew this was true. His parents were extremely traditional people, with life goals similar to most others: to carry on the family line.


    It was as if the world would collapse tomorrow if no one reproduced.


    Li Zhiyan had grown accustomed to this, but the thought of who he��d have kids with in the future still lingered.


    What if... all of them?


    "Aunt Zhao, we can have kids too."


    "Stop spouting nonsense. I��m over forty, how could I still have kids?"


    "Aunt Zhao."


    Watching Zhao Shumin place the pot lid on after finishing the cooking, Li Zhiyan stepped forward again and embraced her from behind.


    "Aunt Zhao, having kids isn��t about age."


    "It��s about being healthy. And you��re so healthy."


    "You��re definitely capable of having kids. Aunt Zhao, your waist strength is outstanding."


    "But no, I can��t have kids, or people would talk about me."


    As she spoke, Zhao Shumin realized that Li Zhiyan was leading her astray.


    "You little rascal..."


    "Are you trying to lead your aunt down the wrong path again?"


    "I��m your elder��how could I possibly have your child? Everything I do for you is to keep you from straying farther down the wrong road."


    "To help you correct your mistakes."


    Feeling Li Zhiyan holding her, Zhao Shumin��s heartbeat began to speed up.


    "Let go of me, Xiao Yan. It��s hot in the kitchen. Go wait in your room. Dinner will be ready soon."


    "Aunt, I want to kiss you."


    Li Zhiyan gently kissed Zhao Shumin��s earlobe and whispered near her ear.


    "Xiao Yan, I��m cooking right now."


    "Behave, will you? Stop touching me."


    "What if someone walks in later?"


    Zhao Shumin felt like she had no way to handle Li Zhiyan. All her usual methods of dealing with people were useless against him.


    The thing is, to her, Li Zhiyan truly was her dearest treasure, and she couldn��t bear to be even slightly harsh with him.


    Now, it seemed as if all her elder authority had vanished in the face of Li Zhiyan��s constant coaxing and pestering. She really had no way out.


    She regretted deeply why, in the past, she hadn��t held onto her dignity as an elder.


    "Don��t worry, Aunt Zhao. No one will come here. Just turn your head."


    Looking down briefly at the deep curve of Zhao Shumin��s neckline.


    Li Zhiyan hugged her even tighter.


    Zhao Shumin finally turned her head to the right and kissed Li Zhiyan.


    "Mm... You little troublemaker. All you do is tease your aunt all day."


    "When you find someone, Aunt will move away..."


    Zhao Shumin��s words were muffled as she kissed Li Zhiyan.


    Her passion was completely stirred by him.


    "Aunt, I won��t let you move away."


    "You need to stay with me your whole life."


    The two kept kissing as Li Zhiyan��s hands held tightly onto Zhao Shumin��s waist. They didn��t stop until they heard footsteps in the hallway, prompting them to separate.


    "That��s enough, Xiao Yan. Go to your room and wait for Aunt there."


    "Dinner��s almost ready." S��arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Okay, Aunt. I��ll wait for you."


    After hugging her from the front, Li Zhiyan kissed Zhao Shumin on both cheeks before finally leaving the kitchen.


    "This kid..."


    Zhao Shumin��s face was flushed deep red. Still, she figured they would eventually have to part ways. This young man would surely find a partner his age sooner or later.


    Fumbling to button her shirt, Zhao Shumin, realizing she couldn��t, sighed and poured all her focus back into preparing dinner.


    ...


    Meanwhile, Shen Hongmei��s Audi A6 pulled into a parking spot outside Century Palace.


    As a well-established club, even though Century Palace��s business wasn��t as thriving as before, it was still lucrative��especially with its selection of foreign entertainers.


    Wearing a Valentino dress and stockings, Shen Hongmei stepped out of the car, carrying a bag of fruit she��d bought specifically for He Yanrong.


    The bond between the three of them was always like that of sisters, so there was no need for formalities.


    After discovering that He Yanrong was sick, Shen Hongmei decided to buy some fruit and come by to check on her.


    "Is Rongrong in the private room?"


    "Still in the room you three usually use."


    After exchanging greetings with Liu Li, Shen Hongmei entered the private room where the three of them typically did foot massages. It was a space where no guests would enter, making it very safe.


    "Rongrong, are you okay?"


    "I��m fine now. My fever has gone away. It lasted just a little while yesterday��mostly it scared me."

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    Chapter 206: Aunt Zhao��s Balcony ????? The Gunpowder Smoke of Aunt Rong and Aunt Shen_5"That��s good, you really scared me."


    "What happened to you falling into the water?"


    "Yesterday, when I was strolling by the water, I felt a little dizzy and fell in."


    "Luckily, Xiao Yan saved me."


    "Xiao Yan again? Xiao Yan can swim? Is he okay?"


    "Of course, Xiao Yan is a great swimmer."


    In He Yanrong��s peach blossom eyes, there was an extreme softness. That look made Shen Hongmei feel a burst of unease.


    This woman��could she have taken a liking to Xiao Yan? It seems possible. The thing I was worried about... it seems to be happening. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If I let things continue to develop, sooner or later Xiao Yan will go down the wrong path with either Lai Feifei or He Yanrong!


    When that happens, will my efforts to help Xiao Yan correct his mistakes still hold any meaning?


    "Good thing he saved me, or else I would��ve been finished right there."


    "I��ve told you to stop staying up late; it��s bad for your health. Now, will you dare to stay up late again?"


    "I won��t anymore. I need to take care of my body so I can properly repay Xiao Yan."


    "The way you��re saying this feels kind of... off to me."


    While lying down, Shen Hongmei looked at her own model-like long legs and couldn��t shake the feeling that something was off about He Yanrong.


    "What��s off about that? Xiao Yan saved my life��he��s my lifesaver. He��s even helped me with other things before. I must thank him properly."


    "Oh, by the way, did you know? Today I kissed Xiao Yan."


    He Yanrong said softly.


    Hearing that, Shen Hongmei immediately pursued, "Xiao Yan kissed you first?"


    She felt her heart skip a beat!


    No wonder Xiao Yan had stopped talking about being with me in our earlier conversations. Did he shift his attention to He Yanrong instead?


    It almost made sense. After all, I can��t keep stringing along Li Zhiyan. But then again, He Yanrong is old enough to be his mother. How could this be?


    "No, I kissed him first."


    Shen Hongmei relaxed a little, but still, something didn��t feel quite right.


    "Was it just on the face, or...?"


    "It was a real kiss. Tongues and all."


    "I think I might really like Li Zhiyan. I want to be with him, to be his girlfriend, to let him experience the happiest things in this world."


    He Yanrong��s emotions surged, and she even felt an urge to immediately hold Li Zhiyan close and savor the moment.


    In comparison to Shen Hongmei��s rationality, He Yanrong was completely overtaken by her emotions.


    "How could you think that way?"


    "Xiao Yan is only 20 years old. If you��re with him, won��t that ruin him? How is he supposed to face his family and society afterward?"


    Shen Hongmei was utterly panicked. If He Yanrong confessed to Li Zhiyan, could he resist? Shen Hongmei wasn��t sure he could.


    He Yanrong��s beauty was too sultry, making her the perfect partner in bed. Any normal man would probably find her impossible to resist.


    This woman was being so brazen, actively seducing Xiao Yan. At his young and passionate age, how could he withstand it?


    "You seem awfully nervous, Hongmei..."


    "Do you care so much because you like Xiao Yan too?"


    "No, I just think that as his elders, we need to be responsible. Before having these kinds of thoughts, we should think it through��for his sake. A romance with such a big age gap isn��t fair to him."


    "I won��t ask him to take responsibility for me. I just want to be with him. Even if it��s just for one day, I want it to be a happy day."


    "I want to let him experience ultimate bliss in this world. When he eventually finds someone he loves, I��ll set him free."


    "If he never finds someone, then I��ll stay with him, cling to him. When I��m old and unattractive, I��ll leave him."


    "I just want him to be happy."


    "That doesn��t count as being irresponsible, does it? He can leave anytime he finds someone he loves."


    "Anyway, I��ve decided to confess to him tomorrow."


    "He saved my life, and I like him. As long as he likes me too..."


    "I��ll give him all of myself."


    "At this age, he must have lots of hormones. I want to make sure he spends this most energetic phase of his life happily."


    "Before, I thought it was wrong to indulge my daughter too much."


    "Now that I think about it, maybe it wasn��t entirely a bad thing."


    "If my baby wants something to eat, I��ll make sure he��s fed."


    "You..."


    Shen Hongmei��s complexion turned pale. This woman was just a pure, reckless romantic. Calling him "baby" at every turn without feeling cheesy��now she was even planning to make the first move on Xiao Yan. What on earth was she supposed to do now?


    "What��s wrong, Hongmei?"


    "Nothing..."


    Shen Hongmei took a deep breath, lying there without saying anything else.


    Noticing Shen Hongmei��s subtle shift, He Yanrong realized something too.


    It wasn��t just that madwoman who harbored feelings for Li Zhiyan��this woman did too. Her instincts had been right. After all, the incidents at Bamboo Inn were still vivid in her memory.


    Clearly, there was a story between Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan. If that was the case, she had even more reason to strike first.


    He Yanrong��s emotionally driven, romantic mind became even more resolute.


    Baby could only be hers. Everything about baby could only belong to her.


    ...


    That evening, after dinner, Li Zhiyan looked at Zhao Shumin, dressed in a white blouse, short skirt, stockings, and high heels. He still felt like it was all a dream.


    "Aunt Zhao, your cooking is amazing!"


    Li Zhiyan complimented her.


    "You, with that sweet tongue of yours, always flattering me like you��ve eaten honey."

 Chapter 207: Aunt Zhao’s Balcony ????? The Gunpowder Smoke of Aunt Rong and Aunt Shen_6

    Chapter 207: Aunt Zhao��s Balcony ????? The Gunpowder Smoke of Aunt Rong and Aunt Shen_6As she tidied up the dishes, Zhao Shumin headed toward the kitchen.


    Li Zhiyan followed closely behind her all the time.


    "Aunt Zhao, your cooking is truly delicious."


    "I��m just telling the truth."


    "Why aren��t you going to take a shower yet? You��re still following me around like a little tail. Aren��t you feeling hot?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I just love being your little tail. Wherever you go, I go."


    In the kitchen, Li Zhiyan was still by Zhao Shumin��s side, helping her with the dishes.


    "Aunt Zhao, can I sleep with you tonight?"


    "You silly kid, always thinking about sleeping with me."


    "Of course, Aunt."


    "I used to be used to sleeping alone, so I didn��t think much of it at the time."


    "But ever since I started sleeping with you, I��ve realized how unbearable sleeping alone can be. Aunt, hugging you to sleep feels so blissful."


    "With Aunt right by your side, you don��t even feel crowded."


    Li Zhiyan��s words made Zhao Shumin feel incredibly happy, giving her a sense of being needed.


    "Aunt Zhao, I just love the feeling of hugging you. Why would I feel crowded?"


    "Breathing in the scent of your hair is absolutely wonderful."


    "And Aunt, you��re so soft and cuddly, it��s beyond comfortable sleeping next to you."


    "You little rascal."


    "Aunt, remember, you��re sleeping with me tonight. No take-backs."


    "Alright, go take your shower now. You��ve been out and about all day, you��re all sweaty."


    "Aunt, I don��t feel like showering yet. I want to spend more time with you."


    "But I have dishes to finish cleaning, you know."


    "I��ll stay with you, Aunt. Whatever we��re doing together, it makes me happy."


    Feeling particularly joyous from his teasing, Zhao Shumin planted a soft kiss on Li Zhiyan��s lips.


    "You funny kid, you��ll probably never get angry at home once you��re married."


    "Aunt Zhao, I want to marry you."


    "Don��t say such silly things."


    Although Zhao Shumin could accept helping Li Zhiyan with certain things, including agreeing to a shameful one-week pact, the thought of marrying Li Zhiyan was something she dared not even dream of in her lifetime.


    After leaving the kitchen, she kept urging him, "Xiao Yan, go take your shower now."


    "Aunt Zhao, I just want to stay with you."


    "I need to hang up the laundry now. Are you following me there too?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I only want to stay with you."


    "You silly kid."


    She pinched his cheek, unable to help but find him so lovable no matter how she looked at him.


    On the crowded balcony, Zhao Shumin began taking clothes out of the washing machine, skillfully spreading them to dry.


    In the house now, only Li Zhiyan and Zhao Shumin remained, making it much safer to address more private matters.


    Ever since that tattooed man arrived, Zhao Shumin had been keeping her clothes in her own bedroom.


    "Aunt Zhao, let me help you."


    With the buttons at the top left undone, it was not difficult for Li Zhiyan to admire Aunt Zhao��s alluring neckline.


    "You��re trying to make sure I don��t lift a finger, huh?"


    "Aunt Zhao, helping at home like this is no big deal. You��re my most cherished person, after all."


    With wealth and ventures under his belt, Li Zhiyan felt emboldened, his words now devoid of hesitation.


    "Someday, you��ll have to cherish your wife instead."


    "Aunt Zhao, my love is only for you."


    Once the clothes were hung up, Li Zhiyan locked his gaze on Zhao Shumin��s eyes.


    "What are you staring at me for?"


    "Aunt Zhao, I want to hug you."


    "You silly kid, weren��t the hugs in the kitchen enough?"


    "Aunt, you��re so beautiful, and you smell so amazing."


    "I��ll never get enough of hugging you."


    As he spoke, Li Zhiyan moved forward and pulled Zhao Shumin into his embrace.


    "You foolish child..."


    Feeling his intense affection, Zhao Shumin couldn��t help but feel touched.


    She wrapped her arms around him in return, the two merging into a tight fit. Despite the heat, neither was willing to let the other go.


    "Aunt, let me kiss you."


    She softly murmured her approval, closing her eyes.


    Li Zhiyan leaned closer, his gaze on her enticing, lipstick-painted lips, before gently pressing a kiss upon them.


    "You mischievous brat..."


    Though her words carried chastisement, her response to him was utterly wholehearted.


    Time seemed to blur as sweat covered both their bodies.


    The heat on the balcony was indeed stifling.


    "Let��s go back inside. It��s too hot."


    "Aunt Zhao, rest your hands on the window frame."


    "What are you up to?"


    "We��re looking at the view, Aunt."


    "The street scenery is actually quite nice��with the bustling traffic. When I was little, I always loved this view."


    With both hands resting on the edge of the window, Zhao Shumin gazed upon the outdoor scenery.


    Holding her from behind, Li Zhiyan joined in on the view, causing her nerves to grow as his closeness became palpable.


    "Xiao Yan, like the other day..."


    "Aunt, I miss you."


    Earnestly, Zhao Shumin replied, "But it hasn��t been a week yet."


    "Aunt, let��s just pretend it has been a week, please?"


    "No way..."


    "Aunt, I��m begging you. Show me some love. I love you so much that I can��t imagine life without you anymore."


    "Xiao Yan, go to the room and bring the things we need."


    "Alright, Aunt, I��ll go now."


    ...


    Much later, when both had showered, they returned to the master bedroom.


    By then, Zhao Shumin had changed into her old-fashioned T-shirt, binding her upper body securely.


    She opened her livestream session, while Li Zhiyan busied himself studying professional materials online, striving toward his goal of becoming a walking encyclopedia.


    After some time, Li Zhiyan received a surprising WeChat message.


    It was from Shen Hongmei.


    Given Aunt Shen��s usually busy schedule��especially now, as she organized company resources and invited collaborators��her messaging him directly was unusual. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n��t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Aunt, often reserved and aloof, rarely reached out unless compared to that drunken troublemaker who occasionally pestered him after drinking.


    "Xiao Yan, what do you think of Aunt Rong?"


    Li Zhiyan hadn��t expected such a question. What had happened? Did Aunt Rong��s attempt at seduction get found out?


    Between these three women, secrets evidently couldn��t hold fast. His ambition to deceive all parties seemed impossible.


    After some thought, Li Zhiyan chose his reply carefully, intending to plant a bit of discomfort in Shen Hongmei��s mind first.


    "She��s beautiful, very feminine, and kind-hearted. She��s a truly wonderful aunt."

 Chapter 208: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen both burst with jealousy!

    Chapter 208: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen both burst with jealousy!Here is the English translation based on your instructions:


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    Li Zhiyan answered truthfully. He knew his goal was to have everything, and some things couldn��t be avoided.


    In the bedroom, Shen Hongmei was lying on the bed.


    After taking a shower, she was wearing a simple and clean nightgown. Her 183cm-long legs, even without stockings,


    were still strikingly eye-catching with their snow-white allure.


    After learning that He Yanrong liked Li Zhiyan, Shen Hongmei couldn��t calm her thoughts for a long time. That woman had a slim waist, curvy hips, an impressive bust,


    and a stunningly seductive face. Her aura exuded an undeniable sultriness in every way.


    And in Xiao Yan��s heart, his favorite was mature women. Shen Hongmei knew this better than anyone. With He Yanrong, this sultry vixen, being so proactive, how could Li Zhiyan resist?


    Jealousy churned endlessly in her heart as Shen Hongmei thought about talking to Li Zhiyan.


    But she didn��t know what she should say.


    Putting down her phone, Shen Hongmei covered her eyes, and at that moment, the jar of jealousy completely broke.


    She and Xiao Yan were the first to truly share that kind of intimate experience.


    But now He Yanrong was preparing to confess her love to Li Zhiyan. What was going on?


    No, she absolutely couldn��t let Xiao Yan go down the wrong path.


    Seeing that Shen Hongmei hadn��t replied, Li Zhiyan knew Aunt Shen must be feeling conflicted inside right now. Let her jealousy ferment a bit, he thought.


    Without overthinking, Li Zhiyan continued to dive into studying.


    At around 10:00 p.m., Zhao Shumin finished her livestream. After pulling off the fabric wrapped around her figure, Zhao Shumin finally exhaled in relief.


    "Aunt, your livestream attracted quite a lot of gifts just now."


    In the beginning, Li Zhiyan suspected those sending gifts might just be sleazy perverts, since Aunt Zhao was indeed too gorgeous, especially with her makeup on.


    But he realized most of the ones sending gifts were pretty young girls. If anyone said something lewd, Aunt Zhao��s moderator would kick them out of the stream immediately.


    This gave Li Zhiyan some peace of mind��it saved her a lot of trouble.


    "Yeah, it was mostly young girls sending gifts. They��re all waiting for me to launch my handmade clothing line."


    "The first young girl who asked me to make clothes for her,"


    "has now become my moderator."


    "Anyone with a dirty mouth gets instantly blacklisted."


    "That��s good. Aunt Zhao, I really think you��ve got the potential to become an internet celebrity."


    Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around Zhao Shumin��s waist.


    "Aunt Zhao, will you stay with me tonight?"


    "No, you mischievous child! Earlier, you said you wanted me to look at the view from the balcony with you."


    "We were looking at the view, Aunt. Haven��t I been enjoying the scenery with you this whole time?"


    Breathing in Zhao Shumin��s scent, being with this mature aunt always gave Li Zhiyan a natural sense of security.


    He loved this feeling.


    "Sleep by yourself tonight. I won��t entertain your nonsense any further."


    Seeing that Zhao Shumin genuinely seemed exhausted, Li Zhiyan didn��t insist anymore. Aunt Zhao really was worn out today. After all, the balcony��s heat, even with the windows open, felt like waves of scorching air rolling in, making it unbearable.


    ...


    Back in his room, Li Zhiyan started thinking about Catherine.


    That foreign woman looked at him with pure hatred in her eyes. She deeply despised him, so it was certain she��d retaliate somehow��he just didn��t know in what way yet.


    But it probably wouldn��t involve hiring people to beat him up anymore. She believed he knew kung fu now, and she didn��t have the guts for anything too extreme.


    After all, times weren��t like they used to be. Back then, like when Aunt Rong decided to get involved with the owner of that shop, the man literally disappeared into thin air. That was clearly the doing of Aunt Rong��s ex-husband, but there wasn��t any evidence.


    Relaxing in his room, Li Zhiyan lay down leisurely, waiting for the system to refresh intel at midnight. This was the most important thing for him.


    He remembered the system��s main quest crystal clear.


    A while later, his phone rang. It was Aunt Lai calling.


    "Zaizai."


    "Aunt Lai."


    "Zaizai, Mom misses you. Did you drink Wangma Milk?"


    "No..."


    "Then how could you forget I��m your mom? You heartless child!"


    "You ungrateful Zaizai!"


    Drunk Aunt Lai frequently bothered Li Zhiyan with phone calls. It was something he had long gotten used to.


    "Aunt Lai, are you home right now?"


    "At home."


    "Zaizai, Mom wants to hug you. Come keep Mom company, okay?"


    Hearing that Lai Feifei was at home, Li Zhiyan felt relieved. Lately, Lai Tianming��s creditors might��ve been eyeing Aunt Lai, and he could only relax knowing she was home.


    "Aunt Lai, it��s almost 11 p.m. You should go to bed."


    "It��s still early. Sleep? Why would I sleep now..."


    "Zaizai, I want you to tell me about your Aunt Rong!"


    When sober, Lai Feifei was undoubtedly a classy Shanghai socialite and an elegant wealthy woman. But after drinking too much,


    all she could think about was He Yanrong boldly kissing Li Zhiyan. That damn brazen vixen, that shameless seductress��how dare she kiss her Zaizai!


    "What��s wrong, Aunt Lai?"


    "What do you think of your Aunt Rong?" S��arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    This question had already been asked by Shen Hongmei earlier today. Now Aunt Lai was bringing it up again. Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but suspect that the two of them might��ve conspired together.

 Chapter 209: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen have both bragged a lot!_2

    Chapter 209: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen have both bragged a lot!_2"I think Aunt Rong is really nice, very gentle."


    "Do you think she��s pretty, Zaizai?"


    "Pretty."


    When it came to this, Li Zhiyan really couldn��t lie.


    To say Aunt Rong isn��t pretty would be like saying ships fly in the sky.


    "That vixen, Zaizai, if she tries to kiss you, you should stay far away from her, you know? She��s just a floozy, and she��s been in heat lately."


    Li Zhiyan didn��t expect Aunt Lai to start badmouthing Aunt Rong now. Even though she��d had too much to drink, it was clear to see Aunt Lai��s jealousy towards Aunt Rong.


    "Aunt Lai, didn��t you also kiss me?"


    "That��s different, Zaizai. When Aunt kisses you, it��s maternal love!"


    "When that floozy He Yanrong kisses you, it��s lust."


    "If she tries to seduce you in the future, you should steer clear of her, understand?"


    "Otherwise, your mother won��t want you anymore."


    "You heartless Zaizai..."


    "Not listening to your mother, boo... wah..."


    With that, Lai Feifei actually started to cry.


    Li Zhiyan didn��t know how much Aunt Lai had drunk, but hearing her cry made his heart truly uncomfortable. He planned to go out and see Aunt Lai.


    But within ten seconds, Li Zhiyan could tell that Aunt Lai had fallen asleep.


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    The drunk mind really wanders. Before he could hang up, Shen Hongmei��s call came in.


    "Hello, Aunt Shen." S��ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Xiao Yan."


    Li Zhiyan knew that Aunt Shen must have found out something.


    Otherwise, she wouldn��t be texting him about Aunt Rong or calling him so late at night unless she was feeling jealous!


    These three women��s jealousy seemed to be constantly overturned by each other; they really wanted to spill each other��s vinegar jars.


    Li Zhiyan found this kind of thing most amusing to watch. After all, normally, he could only be with one of them, wanting them all was too difficult.


    "Aunt Shen, why did you ask me about Aunt Rong tonight?"


    Li Zhiyan asked, pretending to be a little curious.


    "It��s because Aunt thinks you��ve been getting a bit too close to He Yanrong lately. It��s a bit dangerous."


    "You saved He Yanrong��s life, right?"


    "Yeah, I happened to run into Aunt Rong when she fell into the water while I was working, so I saved her."


    "Do you see your Aunt Rong as a woman?"


    "Aunt Rong is a woman after all."


    Li Zhiyan knew what Shen Hongmei wanted to ask, but he didn��t fall for it, wanting to see how Shen Hongmei would respond.


    "I mean..."


    Shen Hongmei at this moment felt a bit tongue-tied. If they were discussing herself and Li Zhiyan, it would be different, but this time they were talking about He Yanrong.


    "I mean, do you see her as a woman you could have feelings for?"


    Li Zhiyan paused, and that pause made Shen Hongmei flustered. That seductive woman, looking so alluring and liked by men, Xiao Yan must have already developed feelings.


    "I don��t know."


    Li Zhiyan knew that some things would inevitably be revealed to Aunt Shen, so he might as well prepare her in advance.


    At this moment, Shen Hongmei��s jealousy and sense of loss reached their peak.


    In this child��s heart, there was indeed that kind of affection for He Yanrong.


    "Xiao Yan, Aunt hopes you understand that being with a woman more than twenty years older is a mistake."


    "Aunt and your Aunt Rong are both old enough to be your mother."


    "Aunt hopes you can keep a proper distance between yourself and your Aunt Rong."


    "Even if she makes a move, don��t agree; it��s not good for either of you. Your Aunt Rong is too sentimental, like a child in love."


    "Aunt doesn��t want you to hurt yourself."


    "Mm..."


    Li Zhiyan verbally agreed.


    "Then, let��s go to sleep, it��s not early anymore."


    After talking with Li Zhiyan for a bit, Shen Hongmei hung up the phone and lay down, thinking that what she said to Li Zhiyan about keeping a distance from He Yanrong made no sense at all.


    She didn��t want to be with Li Zhiyan, but what gave her the right to stop Xiao Yan from being with He Yanrong?


    He Yanrong��s feelings for Li Zhiyan were obviously sincere.


    From He Yanrong��s eyes, Shen Hongmei could clearly see that water-like gentleness.


    Li Zhiyan saved her life and was incredibly talented.


    That��s what made this love-struck mind truly blossom with spring.


    And Xiao Yan��s "mm" clearly seemed to be brushing her off. If He Yanrong confessed to Li Zhiyan tomorrow, would Xiao Yan agree? The thought was haunting her.


    At this time, Shen Hongmei also found it completely impossible to fall asleep.


    Should she take the initiative to confess to Xiao Yan? That way, it would give Xiao Yan a choice; hadn��t Xiao Yan been pursuing her all along?


    But if she did that, how would she face all the future consequences?


    Shen Hongmei was very rational in her mind.


    She knew very well that she could never be as love-struck as He Yanrong, not making Li Zhiyan take responsibility.


    If she were with Li Zhiyan, she certainly wouldn��t want to be separated from him for life.


    Under such a premise, many real-world problems would carry a huge psychological burden.


    She truly didn��t have the pure lovestruck mind of He Yanrong!


    Maybe Xiao Yan wouldn��t agree to He Yanrong after all!


    Shen Hongmei kept wrestling with herself internally, destined for a sleepless night.


    ...


    At midnight, the system intelligence refreshed promptly, unveiling a wild bonus of 8,000 yuan today. The rest was just irrelevant information.

 Chapter 210: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen have both bragged a lot!_3

    Chapter 210: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen have both bragged a lot!_3The last message perked Li Zhiyan up a bit.


    "Shen Hongmei knows that He Yanrong plans to confess to you tomorrow, so she��s been tossing and turning, unable to sleep until late into the night."


    It turns out Aunt Shen really does like him. Actually, since he secured that German client last time, Li Zhiyan had already sensed it plainly from Aunt Shen��s proactive attitude. It��s just that Aunt Shen is too rational, overthinking everything.


    And yesterday, at the driving practice site for the third test, Aunt Rong��s hints to him clearly indicated she was going to confess.


    "Who��d have thought Aunt Rong is the most lovestruck, the wildest one of them all..."


    With excitement for tomorrow, Li Zhiyan slowly drifted off to sleep.


    ...


    At half past midnight, He Yanrong returned from the nearby hair salon near Century Palace.


    Liu Li ran up to her, looking at the big, glamorous curls He Yanrong had gotten, and excitedly said, "Rongrong, these curls are absolutely stunning!"


    "Pretty, huh? It��s done by Liu Da-jie; she��s got twenty years of experience, so I trust her completely."


    "Beautiful, really beautiful!"


    "You��re even prettier��no, you��re even sassier. If I were a man, even in jail, I wouldn��t let you go."


    "Get lost, you cheeky tramp."


    "All dolled up just to show off to your baby?"


    "That��s right."


    "Tomorrow, I��m confessing to my baby."


    He Yanrong didn��t feel nervous at all. Though she turned heads with her seductive looks and alluring charm, she was an absolute romantic at heart. When her romantic instincts kicked in, fear was simply out of the equation.


    Once He Yanrong decided to confess to Li Zhiyan, she was determined to follow through.


    "You��ve really got guts. Then I wish you the best of luck tomorrow."


    "Yeah, I��m going to check that black qipao of mine."


    "Looks like you��re fully committed. You��re going all in."


    "I just want to be with my baby, to make him happy every day."


    "Looking like you do, I bet he won��t last even a minute."


    "Get lost! My baby isn��t as fragile as you make him sound."


    "You��re already defending him before you��re even together!"


    "You��re forbidden from slandering my baby. My baby is strong, and he��s a real man!"


    He Yanrong declared firmly.


    Her seductive and radiant face brimmed with determination.


    "Seductress, make sure you wake up early tomorrow to do your makeup!"


    ...


    The next day, when Li Zhiyan woke up, it was already well past ten.


    Days without work really are free and easy.


    After freshening up, Li Zhiyan soon found Zhao Shumin, who was livestreaming, entering the kitchen and bringing dishes into his room to wait for him.


    These days, Zhao Shumin didn��t seem to have any big goals left in life. All she wanted was to take care of Li Zhiyan and make sure he was happy every day.


    "Aunt Zhao, your cooking always smells so good."


    "Eat up, Xiao Yan. Aunt needs to go livestream."


    "Mm, I got it, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan wrapped his arms around Zhao Shumin��s waist, pulling her to sit on his lap. This made Zhao Shumin feel a bit shameful inside; the memory of hanging clothes on the balcony still lingered vividly in her mind.


    "Xiao Yan, you��d better behave yourself for the next week, you hear me?"


    "I know, Aunt."


    "But Aunt, you still need to help when needed."


    "Aunt understands. I��m going to stream now."


    "Wait, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan leaned in and pressed a kiss to Zhao Shumin��s lips. At first, Zhao Shumin resisted a bit, but eventually, she responded helplessly.


    After more than ten minutes, her flushed face emerged, and she reluctantly got up from Li Zhiyan��s lap.


    "You��re such a troublemaker. Aunt��s going to stream now."


    "If you go out, make sure to take the dishes to the kitchen."


    "I��ll wash them for you later."


    "Got it, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan hugged Zhao Shumin��s waist, then gently rubbed his head against Aunt Zhao��s stomach before finally letting her go. These kinds of days left Li Zhiyan feeling utterly content.


    By late morning, Li Zhiyan redeemed a wildlife prize, and his savings successfully crossed the 200,000 mark.


    Sometime after 1:00 PM, He Yanrong called.


    "Baby, do you have time right now?"


    "Aunt really wants to play Go with you." sea??h th�� Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I��ve got time..."


    "I��m just out and about right now, Aunt."


    Thinking of Aunt Rong��s seductive face with her heavy makeup, Li Zhiyan swallowed hard over the phone. At university, he had often used Aunt Rong��s pictures to help him concentrate in class.


    "Then come to Century Palace. Same private room as always; you promised Aunt to teach her Go."


    "Got it, Aunt Rong. I��m on my way."


    He Yanrong��s confession was a monumental moment, one Li Zhiyan couldn��t possibly miss!


    Plus, there weren��t any system tasks today, so his schedule was completely free.


    For Li Zhiyan, being confessed to by a woman was a first in this lifetime.


    And especially by a seductive, stunning mature beauty��this thought filled his heart with anticipation.


    "That��s good. Come on, then!"


    "Baby, be careful on the way. Pay attention to safety, okay?"


    "Go a bit slower if needed. Take care, baby."


    He Yanrong��s voice was soft, gentle, and tender. It was as sweetly soothing as it could get, making Li Zhiyan feel like tenderness itself had taken form.


    No other aunt could pull off this level of gentleness.


    And the way Aunt Rong called him "baby" really stirred the soul. If Aunt Rong were to call him like this in a private room, Li Zhiyan didn��t even want to imagine it.


    Walking hurriedly with a bent posture felt exhausting.


    He rented a bike, hopped on, and set off.


    ...


    At the Century Palace entrance, a Xiaomi SU7 pulled over.


    Out stepped a high-maintenance Shanghai beauty, Lai Feifei, wearing a pink T-shirt, black silk skirt, and high heels. Today, she hadn��t had a drink. Her beautiful face carried an icy aura, distant and unapproachable.

 Chapter 211: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen have both bragged a lot!_4

    Chapter 211: Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen have both bragged a lot!_4Here is the translated text:


    The car hadn��t stopped yet when Shen Hongmei��s Audi A6 also came to a halt.


    Aunt Shen��s Valentino, nude stockings, and one-piece short skirt looked overwhelmingly imposing.


    With her supermodel height, Aunt Shen stood out conspicuously no matter where she went.


    "Feifei, why are you here?"


    "I came over to hang out."


    "Was thinking of getting a foot massage."


    "Hmm, let��s go together then."


    Shen Hongmei��s heart relaxed a little. Lai Feifei was purely here to hang out, but she couldn��t shake her worry that He Yanrong might confess to Li Zhiyan.


    That boy, once he got a taste, wouldn��t be able to resist someone like He Yanrong, who was the very embodiment of seduction.


    If she and Lai Feifei were both present, He Yanrong probably wouldn��t have the nerve to act so brazenly, right?


    Liu Li glanced at the two women who had arrived, feeling a wave of worry for He Yanrong.


    It seemed that today��s endeavor was bound to end poorly. Shen Hongmei and Lai Feifei��s arrival clearly wasn��t for a simple reason.


    Once they entered the private room, He Yanrong stood up, about to call out for her "baby."


    But as she glanced over, she saw her two closest friends had come in. She vividly remembered how jealous and sour they��d gotten on previous occasions!


    Why were they here today?


    Driven by her love-struck mind, He Yanrong didn��t ponder too much. Since their jars of jealousy had already been shattered, today, she might as well smash their entire household vinegar barrels to pieces!


    "Rongrong, you��ve gotten a perm!"


    "So daring! And that black qipao with black stockings too!"


    "The qipao even has a sheer overlay."


    "Super sexy!"


    Lai Feifei praised.


    "Yeah..."


    "I woke up before seven this morning to do my makeup��did it several times just to get the look I wanted. Does it look good?"


    "It looks great, really great. But��is this your way of showcasing your power?"


    Sober Lai Feifei refused to admit that she had any feelings for Li Zhiyan! But when she was drunk, Aunt Lai immediately turned into Li Zhiyan��s self-proclaimed mother, making jokes about him drinking "Wangma Milk" if he didn��t call her "mom."


    Compared to Lai Feifei, Shen Hongmei��s complexion paled slightly.


    She felt as though her heart had been tightly bound by something. If Xiao Yan agreed to He Yanrong��s confession, then the two of them might really end up together.


    What could she do about it?


    "I dressed casually because I��d be having dinner with my daughter today."


    He Yanrong felt a bit embarrassed, but she knew the most important thing right now was to confess her feelings to Li Zhiyan.


    These two women might have some budding feelings for Li Zhiyan too.


    Which meant she had to act quickly, seize the moment, and secure Li Zhiyan��in the end, it would save her from a ton of trouble later.


    After all, both of them were her good friends. Surely they wouldn��t compete with her over Xiao Yan, right?


    Not long after, Li Zhiyan pushed the door open and walked in.


    "Aunt Rong."


    Originally, he thought only He Yanrong would be here tonight, but Li Zhiyan didn��t expect that Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai would also be present!


    Indeed, these three women never seemed to separate, making it nearly impossible to do anything covertly.


    "Baby."


    "Look at Aunt Rong��s perm, especially done to learn about Go. What do you think? Does it look good?"


    Standing before him in all-black, He Yanrong exuded an intense allure that made Li Zhiyan��s inner fire burn uncontrollably!


    No other woman could stir his deepest urges as effortlessly as Aunt Rong.


    Aunt Rong was truly the perfect bedroom companion.


    "Aunt Rong, it looks good."


    "Absolutely stunning."


    "Feel it. Aunt Rong��s curls feel different to the touch."


    With that, He Yanrong approached Li Zhiyan and placed her hair in his hand.


    As he touched Aunt Rong��s hair and inhaled its fragrance, Li Zhiyan felt utterly entranced.


    "Aunt Rong, is this perm freshly done?"


    "Yes, Aunt Rong got it done for you last night."


    He Yanrong was unbelievably direct.


    With her love-struck determination to confess tonight, she acted without hesitation. Even her hints the night before were blatant��she always played a straightforward game, never dragging things out.


    "Do you like it?"


    "I like it, Aunt." Sear?h the N??eFire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I��m glad. Aunt Rong wants to look good for you, baby."


    He Yanrong��s boldness.


    Made Lai Feifei inwardly curse her as a shameless tart, a seductive vixen.


    This woman didn��t care a bit about her status as an elder, openly tempting Li Zhiyan like this.


    Shen Hongmei, meanwhile, felt even more distressed.


    The vinegar jar had shattered completely��she almost felt like rushing forward to tear into He Yanrong.


    This woman was just so shameless! She knew perfectly well that Xiao Yan, being a young man with raging hormones, couldn��t resist this kind of behavior.


    And yet she was still getting so close to him, practically clinging onto him!


    How could she be so brazen, especially after feeding her daughter earlier today?


    Inwardly, Shen Hongmei kept scolding He Yanrong.


    At that moment, Shen Hongmei genuinely didn��t know what to do.


    "Baby, Aunt Rong misses you..."


    Then, He Yanrong naturally embraced Li Zhiyan��s waist.


    "Hold Aunt Rong��s waist."


    She guided Li Zhiyan��s hand to her slim waist, pulling him into an intimate embrace.


    He could smell the natural fragrance radiating from Aunt Rong��s body.


    Tonight, Aunt Rong seemed...


    Li Zhiyan��s heart was aflame with excitement, but knowing that Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen were both present, he felt like the situation was spiraling out of control.


    "Baby, let Aunt Rong kiss you."


    She kissed him on his lips.


    "Baby, Aunt Rong thinks of you even at night."


    "Finally, you��re here."


    If Lai Feifei were drunk right now, she��d definitely have stormed over and torn into He Yanrong!


    But Aunt Lai, being sober, still maintained her composure.


    "Baby, Aunt Rong kissed you and you didn��t even open your mouth."


    As Li Zhiyan was about to speak, He Yanrong seized the opportunity and kissed him more deeply.


    Her kiss was intensely passionate and fiery.


    She wanted Li Zhiyan to truly feel how much she liked him!


    "Mm... Baby, Aunt Rong missed you so much..."


    He Yanrong��s boldness pushed Shen Hongmei to the breaking point.


    "He Yanrong, what are you doing!"

 Chapter 212 - 105 Lai Rong’s Big Battle! Aunt Shen confesses too, she’s now with Aunt Rong

    Chapter 212: 105 Lai Rong��s Big Battle! Aunt Shen confesses too, she��s now with Aunt RongAt the very beginning, Shen Hongmei could still bear it.


    But gradually, He Yanrong seemed to be pushing boundaries��she even saw He Yanrong sticking out her tongue.


    Is this how seniors and juniors greet each other?


    Although deep down she never truly wanted to face the pressures of societal norms alongside Li Zhiyan, Shen Hongmei and Li Zhiyan nevertheless shared a bond of nine hundred days.


    So, deep in Shen Hongmei��s heart, her possessiveness toward Li Zhiyan was quite strong.


    Although she dared not admit it, at that moment when fury took over, Shen Hongmei even thought about rushing over and fighting that damn flirt He Yanrong!


    This woman seemed so demure and pure before, yet she turned out to be such a tease.


    Especially now, in front of Li Zhiyan, it��s as if she��s completely revealing her true colors��this damn love-crazed dummy!


    An intense feeling of jealousy spread uncontrollably inside her chest, an invisible tension filling the private room.


    In truth, Lai Feifei also felt extremely uncomfortable deep down. Even though she hadn��t been drinking, her subconscious made her uneasy.


    But when she saw Shen Hongmei step forward, she chose to remain silent.


    At this moment, as Rong Aunt kissed him and he held her by the waist, if it weren��t for the others being around, Li Zhiyan felt he might not be able to restrain himself.


    These three women somehow always ended up together no matter what.


    "Alright, alright."


    "Look how tense you are, so petty."


    "Baby, come on. Auntie will give you a foot massage."


    After He Yanrong called in two massage technicians carrying tubs of herbal water, they each went to Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei��s sides.


    "Baby, wait a moment. Auntie will prepare your foot soak water and will come back to massage you afterward."


    After brushing Li Zhiyan��s face lightly, He Yanrong reluctantly left.


    At this moment, He Yanrong could be said to be completely infatuated, thinking only about taking care of Li Zhiyan and staying by his side. Today, the uninvited presence of Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei was actually a good opportunity to lay her cards on the table.


    These two women also had ambiguous ties with Xiao Yan.


    Once He Yanrong left, the private room grew quiet��a silence that was extraordinarily oppressive.


    If Lai Feifei had gotten drunk, she likely wouldn��t have been able to hold back by now. As for Shen Hongmei, while she wanted to say something to Li Zhiyan, the words remained stuck in her throat, filling her chest with an unbearable frustration.


    ��Xiao Yan wouldn��t agree to He Yanrong, would he?��


    Shen Hongmei thought back to the phone call she had with Li Zhiyan last night.


    Only then did her heart feel slightly at ease. But still, could Xiao Yan really resist He Yanrong��s charm?


    Soon, He Yanrong returned carrying a wooden tub. She moved quickly, as if afraid either Lai Feifei or Shen Hongmei might say something to Li Zhiyan.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Come try the water temperature."


    Sitting down in front of Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong gently helped him take off his shoes and socks, testing the warm water against his feet.


    "Is it too hot, Xiao Yan?"


    Looking at Rong Aunt��s enticing neckline, thinking back to the earlier embrace, Li Zhiyan came to a realization.


    Maybe Rong Aunt dressed like this just to make it easier for her daughter during meals.


    Yet with Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen present too, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel immense pressure. He had never experienced such a situation before.


    "It��s not hot."


    "It feels just right, Rong Aunt."


    "Good, as long as it��s not too hot. If you feel uncomfortable at all, just let Auntie know."


    After settling Li Zhiyan��s foot into the basin, He Yanrong gazed at him with a smoldering tenderness.


    Those captivating eyes radiated passion.


    Li Zhiyan found himself thinking how stunning Rong Aunt looked. If not for his growing sense of self-control, he would surely lose himself in her charms.


    That coquettish face adorned with such a gentle smile��it stirred him to his core.


    "Mm, I understand, Auntie."


    While soaking his feet, He Yanrong bowed her head and gently washed them.


    Her fingers slid tenderly between each of Li Zhiyan��s toes, her delicate grace making him lift a towel to cover his stomach, fearing he might catch a chill.


    "Rongrong, why are you so enthusiastic toward Li Zhiyan?"


    "Last time, it was me who asked you to give Xiao Yan a foot massage. This time, you took the initiative yourself."


    "Later, baby needs to teach me how to play Go."


    "Of course I have to help my baby relax first."


    He Yanrong��s sugary tone as she called him "baby" over and over sent waves of jealousy through Shen Hongmei, enough to "blast her vinegar factory to pieces." Yet, with her commanding aura, she still found herself unable to utter a single word in response.


    After the foot soak, He Yanrong picked up a towel and carefully dried Li Zhiyan��s feet. She even rested his foot on her flat stomach as she did so.


    "Rong Aunt, my feet are dirty."


    "Baby, they��re not dirty."


    "Auntie loves you the most��how could I ever think your feet are dirty? Auntie would even kiss them if you asked."


    Li Zhiyan: "..."


    At that moment, he couldn��t help but recall the time he lightly teased Lai Aunt by caressing her legs in stockings��something he would never forget as long as he lived.


    "Alright, all done."


    After drying his feet completely, He Yanrong impatiently moved on to massaging him.


    "Baby, let Auntie massage you."


    "Later tonight, you can give Auntie a hands-on Go lesson, okay?"


    In truth, once He Yanrong had resolved to confess her feelings to Li Zhiyan, all thoughts of learning Go had already lost their importance. Being together with her "baby" was the only thing that mattered now. sea??h th�� Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 213 - 105 Battle of Lai Rong! Aunt Shen also confesses, she is now together with Aunt Rong_2

    Chapter 213: 105 Battle of Lai Rong! Aunt Shen also confesses, she is now together with Aunt Rong_2"Mm..."


    "Move back a little, let Aunt get on your bed."


    Li Zhiyan moved back slightly, and He Yanrong sat at the end of the massage bed, placing Li Zhiyan��s feet on her stomach and gently massaging them.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Is Aunt��s stomach warm?"


    "Warm..."


    "Aunt��s body is very warm, let me help you feel nice and comfortable."


    As she spoke, He Yanrong slowly began massaging Li Zhiyan��s feet. Lying there, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but close his eyes.


    Shen Hongmei kept cursing inwardly��seductive tramp, shameless! What kind of massage is this? This is pure seduction!


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Do Aunt��s hands feel nice?"


    "Nice."


    Li Zhiyan kept his eyes closed and completely indulged in He Yanrong��s massage.


    After a while, He Yanrong gently moved her delicate hands to Li Zhiyan��s lower legs, massaging them tenderly.


    "Baby, let Aunt rub your legs."


    Watching the shift in Li Zhiyan��s expression, He Yanrong felt immensely satisfied. It was clear she still held a strong allure over her little "baby."


    Witnessing all this, Lai Feifei felt increasingly agitated.


    She shut her eyes, deciding that "what the eyes don��t see, the heart won��t fret." Yet she couldn��t shake the urge��maybe she should have some drinks and confront this damn woman once and for all.


    "Xiao Yan, let Aunt massage your thighs."


    After a while, He Yanrong took the initiative to sit on Li Zhiyan��s legs. As Li Zhiyan opened his eyes, he was greeted by Aunt Rong��s impressive chest.


    The warmth emanating from Aunt Rong��s hands stirred something deep inside Li Zhiyan��a strange, near-unbearable heat in his chest. The sensation was undeniably peculiar.


    Once Aunt Rong sat comfortably on Li Zhiyan��s legs, she meticulously massaged his thighs. In this moment, Li Zhiyan couldn��t ignore how ample Aunt Rong��s figure truly was.


    "Baby, your figure is actually really good."


    Li Zhiyan used to have an ordinary physique, and his love for snacks had started to show through some weight gain. However, thanks to the attributes granted by the system task, including "Body Enhancement," his physique was now toned and brimming with vitality.


    "Baby, let Aunt rub your stomach."


    Saying this, He Yanrong softly slipped her hand under Li Zhiyan��s shirt, massaging his thighs and abdomen. The sensation made Li Zhiyan instinctively close his eyes.


    "Aunt Rong..."


    "Baby, would you like Aunt to give you a massage every day?"


    He Yanrong leaned onto Li Zhiyan, their gazes locked. Li Zhiyan��s heart started pounding furiously.


    Seeing Aunt Rong��s red lips and the faint wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, Li Zhiyan found it utterly impossible to control the heat surging within him!


    Wrapping his arms around Aunt Rong��s waist, Aunt Rong completely pressed herself on top of Li Zhiyan, the two embracing tightly.


    "Baby..."


    Swept up by her overwhelming emotions, He Yanrong couldn��t hold herself back any longer. She kissed Li Zhiyan passionately, and the two began to fervently lock lips again.


    The two technicians observing were completely stunned. When had they ever seen He Yanrong being this forward��so forward it was nearly shameless? Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She must really like this young man.


    "He Yanrong, you shameless tramp! Can you just tone it down?"


    "Always seducing youngsters."


    This time, Lai Feifei couldn��t hold back. She grabbed the cocktail by the bedside and started drinking.


    "Who��s seducing?"


    Only then did He Yanrong separate herself from Li Zhiyan. She casually moved back to sit on his legs, focusing on massaging his stomach more attentively.


    "Xiao Yan may be twenty, but to me, he��s just a kid. So what if I kiss him?"


    "That wasn��t ��just a kiss��; that was a French kiss!"


    Shen Hongmei chimed in, visibly uneasy.


    "Anyway, I like Baby. Period."


    "Baby, Aunt wants to tell you something."


    After being berated by her two friends, He Yanrong couldn��t shake the ominous feeling building inside her. She felt it was best to get things done quickly.


    After all, delays lead to complications, especially since Lai Feifei had started drinking.


    "Aunt, go ahead."


    He Yanrong waved her hand, dismissing the two technicians from the room.


    "Baby, you like mature women, don��t you?"


    "Mm."


    "How about Aunt becomes your girlfriend?"


    "Aunt wants to be with you."


    Clutching Li Zhiyan��s hand tightly, He Yanrong��s body trembled faintly with anticipation.


    She had styled her hair and put on her most alluring outfit��all for this moment.


    Her heart desperately yearned to hear Li Zhiyan say he was willing.


    "From now on, you won��t have to bear any responsibility for Aunt. Aunt only wants to make you happy."


    "Everything a girlfriend does, Aunt will do for you."


    While not typically bold or outgoing, in the throes of love, He Yanrong became more daring than even the tipsy Lai Feifei.


    In the world of someone overwhelmed by love, being with the person you adore is worth any risk.


    Li Zhiyan truly hadn��t expected Aunt Rong to confess this boldly, right in front of Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai.


    If he agreed now, he��d gain an absolutely flawless companion for intimacy.


    A perfect earthly goddess��the very type of alluring, mature woman he loved most.


    Yet, if he accepted her, Aunt Shen and Aunt Lai would forever be out of reach.


    The path to achieving his broader goals would undoubtedly be fraught with difficulties and challenges. On this, Li Zhiyan was clearer than anyone.


    Now, the decision had truly been thrown into his hands.

 Chapter 214 - 105 Lai Rong’s great battle! Aunt Shen confessed too, she is now with Aunt Rong_3

    Chapter 214: 105 Lai Rong��s great battle! Aunt Shen confessed too, she is now with Aunt Rong_3Shen Hongmei��s heart was in her throat...


    That damned He Yanrong actually just said it outright.


    If Xiao Yan said yes, what would she do? Her tightly clenched fists reflected a sense of unprecedented nervousness within Shen Hongmei.


    Luckily, at this moment, Lai Feifei spoke up.


    "You shameless tramp! Confessing to my Zaizai!"


    "Zaizai, come home with mommy!"


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei stood up, attempting to drag Li Zhiyan away.


    Lai Feifei��s face was flushed, clearly tipsy from the alcohol.


    "Feifei, move aside, I��m talking to Xiao Yan about something serious!"


    Sitting on Li Zhiyan��s lap, He Yanrong��s heart was just as tumultuous as Shen Hongmei��s.


    As Liu Li had said, when it came to confessing her feelings to Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong never truly had much confidence. That��s why she always relied on her greatest advantages��her looks and figure��to seduce him.


    Now, Li Zhiyan��s lack of an immediate response caused her heart to sink.


    "What serious matter? I��m his mom!"


    Lai Feifei and He Yanrong began pushing each other, as Lai Feifei tried to shove He Yanrong off of Li Zhiyan.


    He Yanrong, unwilling to let herself be interrupted at such a critical moment, engaged in a power struggle with Lai Feifei. The two started shoving back and forth.


    Both women were clearly unyielding toward each other.


    "Zaizai, come home with mommy!"


    Every time Lai Feifei drank too much, she would refer to herself as Li Zhiyan��s mom. By now, Li Zhiyan was used to it.


    Watching the two women on the verge of fighting, Shen Hongmei found herself suddenly grateful for Lai Feifei. Previously, she had always found this drunken woman insufferable��loud, brash, and utterly tactless when she drank too much.


    But today, she was surprisingly useful!


    "Move aside, you crazy woman!"


    "I��m handling serious business!"


    "Get off Zaizai! Stop straddling him, you tramp!"


    He Yanrong increased her efforts, sensing the confrontation escalating into a full-blown fight.


    Li Zhiyan quickly interjected, "Aunt Rong, Aunt Lai, please stop."


    "The three of you are best friends. Calm down."


    Hearing Li Zhiyan��s words, Lai Feifei reluctantly returned to her seat.


    "You heartless Zaizai."


    "Mommy gave birth to you, and this is how you repay mommy! You don��t even help mommy out."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei began to tear up.


    Although Li Zhiyan��s heart ached for her, the situation had grown truly overwhelming for him.


    "Baby, don��t you like Auntie?"


    At this moment, He Yanrong��s heart sank as well.


    What was this boy thinking? It was obvious he liked her, yet even when she had presented herself to him so willingly, he still wouldn��t accept her.


    Why? Clearly, it was because of these two other women before them.


    "I do."


    After a brief pause, Li Zhiyan finally replied. The definition of "like," however, was quite broad.


    "Then be with Auntie."


    "Auntie won��t make you take responsibility. If one day you meet someone you love, Auntie will leave on her own."


    Then, as if realizing something, He Yanrong added,


    "Is it because, deep down, you also like Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen?"


    "Mhm."


    Li Zhiyan knew he was in for a hellish challenge, with no way of retreating at this point. He had no other options left.


    "Then who do you like the most?"


    "Who do you want to be with?"


    Both Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei fell silent at this moment, each eager to hear Li Zhiyan��s answer.


    Especially Shen Hongmei, whose heart was now filled with regret.


    If only she had accepted Li Zhiyan��s advances and been with him from the start.


    None of these messy complications would have happened. But Shen Hongmei was always too rational, too afraid to face certain realities.


    "I don��t know, Aunt Rong."


    The three women understood now: Li Zhiyan had feelings for all of them but was too conflicted to choose. Shen Hongmei also realized why he hadn��t pursued her more aggressively in the past.


    Clearly, this boy had developed feelings for Lai Feifei and He Yanrong as well.


    His inner turmoil was understandable, and Shen Hongmei sympathized with him.


    After all, Li Zhiyan was single, and he had the right to choose who he wished to be with.


    "Rongrong, don��t pressure the child."


    "We��re all his elders. Talking about this all the time is just making things awkward for him."


    Shen Hongmei spoke up.


    "Shen Hongmei, shut up!"


    "I love Baby. I want to be with him."


    As she spoke, He Yanrong leaned down and stared at Li Zhiyan.


    Li Zhiyan could distinctly catch the natural fragrance emanating from her.


    "Baby, how about this," she said.


    "Why don��t you and Auntie try dating for a month?"


    "If after a month, you think Auntie is good, then be with Auntie."


    "If not, we��ll pretend this never happened. Deal?"


    Lai Feifei objected, "You shameless tramp, what nonsense are you spouting? A month? You��d have kids by then! One week, max."


    "And no funny business!"


    Drunk and flustered, Lai Feifei wasn��t exactly making sense.


    "Fine, one week."


    "One week is fine, Baby. Auntie just really wants to be with you."


    He Yanrong didn��t care about the conditions��as long as Xiao Yan agreed to be with her.


    Of course, she had no intentions of following Lai Feifei��s restrictions. Who could stop her?


    Meanwhile, Shen Hongmei��s anxiety returned in full force. Finally, she couldn��t hold back anymore and said, "Xiao Yan, Auntie can also date you for a week."


    "Baby, don��t choose her. Choose Auntie."


    Sitting on Li Zhiyan��s lap, He Yanrong couldn��t care less about propriety anymore. She leaned in and kissed him directly, her seductive face and dreamy eyes, paired with her fiery kiss.


    This was enough to make Li Zhiyan lose his composure.


    "Aunt Rong, I agree..."


    "Mmph..."


    "Baby."


    The two of them ignored Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei completely, falling into a passionate kiss on the spot.


    Shen Hongmei clenched her fists in fury. That damned woman! How dare she seduce Xiao Yan like this!


    She had pushed him to the point of losing control. Shameless!


    "He Yanrong, remember: no hotel rooms!"


    Shen Hongmei grabbed her stockings, slipped on her high heels, and stormed out furiously.


    "You shameless tramp!"


    Lai Feifei tried to push He Yanrong off Li Zhiyan again but failed. Fuming, she followed Shen Hongmei out.


    Li Zhiyan felt a headache coming on. Calming down two furious aunties would not be an easy task.


    But soon, all his attention was once again consumed by Aunt Rong��s kiss.


    Aunt Rong was undoubtedly the perfect partner��there was no doubt about that.


    "Baby, Auntie has finally gotten to be with you."


    A while later, He Yanrong lifted her head lightly.


    She began tracing circles on Li Zhiyan��s T-shirt and pressed herself tightly against him.


    "Aunt Rong..."


    "Baby, Auntie loves you."


    "I love you to death. From now on, you have to kiss Auntie every day. Auntie can��t go a day without you."


    "Mhm..."


    Her seductive face truly left Li Zhiyan utterly captivated.


    "Baby, come touch Auntie��s legs." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Auntie will make you something delicious. I just don��t know if it��ll suit your taste."

 Chapter 215 - 106 Aunt Rong’s Happiness

    Chapter 215: 106 Aunt Rong��s HappinessWatching Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei walk out, Liu Li felt relieved.


    She more or less understood the situation.


    This girl of hers must have successfully won over Li Zhiyan, while those two women obviously have feelings for him.


    That��s why they left in such a huff, neither of them even saying goodbye to Liu Li.


    After they left the Century Palace, Shen Hongmei looked at Lai Feifei, who had been drinking. Though she felt troubled, she still had to take Lai Feifei home first.


    She��s a rational person and was worried about what Lai Feifei might do. From her behavior earlier, it seems likely she has strong feelings for Xiao Yan.


    It would be serious if there were a drunk driving incident.


    "Feifei, let me take you home."


    "No need, I can drive myself."


    "Hand me the keys, I��m confiscating them."


    Seeing the somewhat stern Shen Hongmei in front of her, Lai Feifei handed over the keys to her Xiaomi SU7.


    Then her eyes reddened, and tears began to fall.


    "Do you like Li Zhiyan?"


    "He��s my Zaizai. If I don��t like him, who will?"


    "That floozy, stealing my Zaizai. I can��t let her get away with it!"


    Lai Feifei��s eyes were full of resentment. Although she hadn��t known Li Zhiyan for long,


    her feelings for him were undeniably deep. Today, He Yanrong boldly confessed to Li Zhiyan right in front of her and even got together with him.


    This really made Lai Feifei feel quite blocked inside.


    "Alright, Feifei, don��t be sad."


    "It��s only temporary, just like kids playing house. In seven days, they won��t be together anymore."


    Shen Hongmei comforted Lai Feifei, though she wasn��t sure whether she was also comforting herself.


    "Hongmei, have you liked my Zaizai for a long time?"


    "You just confessed to him voluntarily."


    "I only wanted to stop him because I saw He Yanrong leading Xiao Yan astray."


    Lai Feifei looked into Shen Hongmei��s eyes.


    After a moment, she said, "You go ahead. I won��t drive today, don��t worry. I have to keep an eye on Zaizai."


    "Can��t let that floozy make Zaizai do adult things."


    "Once the seven days are up, let Zaizai stay far away from that floozy!"


    Saying that, Lai Feifei drank down the wine in her hand and walked back into the Century Palace.


    Watching Lai Feifei return so angrily, Shen Hongmei sighed.


    With such a commotion, Shen Hongmei felt a bit better. Luckily, it was just a temporary relationship; things weren��t completely set in stone.


    "Back then, if I had agreed to be with Xiao Yan sooner..."


    "Then things wouldn��t be like this now."


    Regret started to spread in Shen Hongmei��s heart. Clearly, she was the one who had a bond of 900 days with Li Zhiyan first, yet now she was outdone by this brazen woman.


    She was so unreserved.


    She just confessed to Xiao Yan directly. In Shen Hongmei��s view, Li Zhiyan didn��t really like He Yanrong; he was just seduced by her looks and body.


    This woman, she��s really shameless this time.


    Feeling somewhat stifled, Shen Hongmei drove away.


    ...


    As Li Zhiyan was indulging in his meal, suddenly the door opened.


    This startled He Yanrong, making her get up quickly.


    Seeing the two so close to each other and realizing they were together, anger welled up in Lai Feifei��s heart.


    "Zaizai, let��s go home!"


    "Aunt Lai, I..."


    Li Zhiyan swallowed and thought about how to pacify Aunt Lai and Aunt Shen. These two issues would surely be a big headache.


    "Feifei, me and Bao Bao are a couple now."


    "I��m his girlfriend, isn��t being close natural?"


    "I already said not to cross the line with Xiao Yan!"


    Lai Feifei didn��t expect, after joking about feeding earlier, that He Yanrong would take it seriously!


    This damn woman!


    "I was just having a moment with Xiao Yan."


    "We haven��t booked a room or anything."


    "I��ll pack up, Bao Bao, and let��s go shopping later."


    Somewhat calmed down, He Yanrong sobered up a bit and went to her room to dress properly.


    Once the private room was left to them, Lai Feifei stepped forward to wipe Li Zhiyan��s mouth.


    Her eyes were full of disdain.


    "Aunt Lai, please don��t be angry."


    "Zaizai, when Aunt wanted to feed you, you refused, but you readily accepted this floozy feeding you."


    Seeing Lai Feifei��s slightly red eyes, Li Zhiyan also felt a pang of guilt.


    "I��m sorry, Aunt. I just don��t know whom I truly like."


    "Aunt Rong was too forward today and caught me off guard." Sear?h the Nov��l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "So I ended up agreeing."


    "Ah... Zaizai."


    Lai Feifei sighed. Right then, she didn��t even seem like she��d been drinking.


    "Zaizai, promise Aunt you won��t do that kind of thing with her, okay?"


    "Okay..."


    Li Zhiyan verbally agreed.


    "That��s Aunt��s good Zaizai."


    "You��re still young and don��t know what you truly want, which is why that floozy enticed you."


    "But remember, don��t get fooled, don��t cross the line."


    "Okay..."


    Seeing Aunt Lai calm down a bit, Li Zhiyan felt relieved.


    Before long, He Yanrong returned.


    "Bao Bao, let��s go shopping."


    "Feifei, do you want to sleep in my room for a bit?"


    The three had a good relationship, and it wasn��t like they could just end it like this, but He Yanrong��s intention to get rid of the third wheel, Lai Feifei, was quite clear.

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    Chapter 216: 106 Aunt Rong��s Happiness_2He Yanrong had been suppressing her loneliness for far too many years. She was a woman, a perfectly normal woman.


    They say thirty as a wolf, forty as a tiger.


    So, He Yanrong really wanted to enjoy some intimacy with Li Zhiyan.


    "I��m coming with you two."


    "You little flirt, you��ve been with Xiao Yan for seven days, and now you��re ditching me?" sea??h th�� N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei grabbed onto He Yanrong��s arm.


    "You crazy woman, fine."


    He Yanrong knew that it would be impossible to shake off Lai Feifei today, but she decided she would display her affections with Xiao Yan right in front of this madwoman.


    Let��s see if that would send her running.


    "Let��s go, baby."


    The three of them walked outside together. Before long, He Yanrong took Li Zhiyan��s hand.


    But Lai Feifei, holding a bottle of liquor, wouldn��t be outdone and grabbed Li Zhiyan��s other hand.


    "Feifei, what are you doing holding my baby��s hand?"


    "He��s my boyfriend now."


    He Yanrong felt even more thankful in her heart that she had taken the initiative to define her relationship with Li Zhiyan.


    "He��s still my Zaizai, though."


    "I��m his mom!"


    "Who says only boyfriends and girlfriends can hold hands?"


    Lai Feifei downed some liquor as she spoke.


    Every time she drank too much, she liked to declare herself as Li Zhiyan��s mother.


    "You crazy woman."


    "You little flirt!"


    The two women started bickering, while Li Zhiyan, stuck in the middle, could sense the growing tension between them. He really felt like Aunt Lai and Aunt Rong might start fighting any second.


    "Baby, for these seven days, you have to kiss Aunt every day."


    "Aunt just loves kissing you."


    The two women were both clearly jealous. At this moment, He Yanrong boldly initiated her attack.


    Being in a couple really had its perks!


    "By the way, baby, you seem to really enjoy the food Aunt makes for you."


    "I used to think only Xiaoxiao liked it."


    "I didn��t expect you to like it too."


    "In that case, Aunt will make it for you every day from now on."


    "Come here, let Aunt see if you still smell nice."


    Liu Xiaoxiao was the daughter of the restaurant owner He Yanrong used to date. However, before their relationship could deepen, the owner mysteriously disappeared.


    After adopting Liu Xiaoxiao from the orphanage, she had always treated her as a daughter.


    Part of why He Yanrong was so indulgent with her was because of this affection.


    Every time she resolved to set boundaries, Liu Xiaoxiao��s coquettishness would always change her mind.


    "Smells wonderful."


    "Aunt will take extra care of your nutrition from now on."


    He Yanrong��s boastful words stung Lai Feifei deeply, hitting her where it hurt. It was like a critical blow to her heart.


    "Shameless!"


    "You little flirt!"


    "Feifei, Xiao Yan is just a kid. What��s wrong with me giving him some good food?"


    Lai Feifei was fuming, her breathing heavy with rage.


    She took a few more gulps of her drink before finally calming down.


    When they arrived at a park, He Yanrong pulled Li Zhiyan to sit on a bench with her.


    "Feifei, can you let go of my baby��s hand now?"


    Lai Feifei glanced at He Yanrong but said nothing. Still, she reluctantly let go of Li Zhiyan��s hand. He Yanrong immediately and boldly sat on Li Zhiyan��s lap, wrapping her arms around his neck.


    "You little flirt..."


    "Aren��t you feeling hot?"


    Lai Feifei muttered under her breath. But she knew that these two were already officially a couple now. As long as they didn��t cross any major lines, it wasn��t her place to interfere.


    After all, they were outside. It wasn��t like He Yanrong would feed Li Zhiyan here.


    "Baby, hold Aunt��s waist. Aunt��s scared of falling."


    He Yanrong said coyly. Li Zhiyan once again felt this soft, tender affection materialized��it was incomparable, truly unique to her.


    When he wrapped his arms around He Yanrong��s waist, she clung tightly to his neck, resting her head on his shoulder.


    "Does Aunt��s waist feel slim?"


    He Yanrong whispered near Li Zhiyan��s ear, planting a soft kiss on his earlobe.


    The warm, tickling sensation made Li Zhiyan feel a surge of heat.


    "Aunt..."


    "Hold Aunt��s waist tighter."


    With that, He Yanrong pulled a "Lai-style" move, wrapping her long, stocking-clad legs around Li Zhiyan��s back. The two of them locked tightly together in an embrace.


    Seeing her signature move copied by He Yanrong, Lai Feifei grew so furious she could hardly contain herself.


    This damned sly fox.


    "Hug Aunt tighter."


    Saying this, He Yanrong leaned in and kissed Li Zhiyan on the lips.


    She couldn��t care less that Lai Feifei was right beside them.


    All she wanted was to be closer to Li Zhiyan. After all, they were truly a couple now. Everything they did was perfectly normal.


    Their lips lingered. Lai Feifei, unable to stop them, grew increasingly annoyed and turned away, taking another swig of her drink.


    Truth be told, she wanted to leave immediately. Out of sight, out of mind. But deep down, she couldn��t shake the worry that if she left, He Yanrong might actually do something serious to Li Zhiyan.


    With that seductive, love-blinded woman, nothing would surprise Lai Feifei anymore.


    The kiss deepened, becoming more passionate. Bit by bit, He Yanrong was caught up in her own emotions.


    Gradually, she became entirely consumed by the moment.


    After what felt like a long time, she finally pulled away from Li Zhiyan. Stroking his cheek, she planted kisses on his forehead, then on the tip of his nose.


    "Baby, let��s go have dinner. Tonight is our first dinner as a couple."


    He Yanrong��s cheeks were flushed. She glanced at Lai Feifei, her expression carrying a subtle hint of triumph.


    She knew that both Lai Feifei and Shen Hongmei had feelings for Li Zhiyan, but now she had secured the upper hand.

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    Chapter 217: 106 Aunt Rong��s Happiness_3When Xiao Yan realizes how good I am, he��ll definitely never be able to leave me.


    On this point, He Yanrong feels incredibly confident in herself!


    "I��m coming too."


    The already tipsy Lai Feifei stood up.


    "I want to have dinner with Zaizai as well."


    "Zaizai, if this shameless hussy can feed you, your mom can feed you too!"


    Lai Feifei still absurdly sees herself as Li Zhiyan��s mother.


    "Aunt Lai, you��ve had too much to drink again."


    "You heartless little brat, drank Wangma Milk and now you don��t want your aunt anymore."


    "I��m not drunk. I��m going to have dinner with you guys no matter what."


    He Yanrong thought to herself that it wasn��t going to be easy to shake off Lai Feifei tonight; she would only succeed if she completely got Lai Feifei drunk.


    Otherwise, with her tagging along, things would get utterly complicated.


    She and Xiao Yan wouldn��t have the freedom they wanted tonight.


    "Let��s go."


    With no choice left, they brought Lai Feifei along, and the three of them ended up at a hotpot restaurant.


    The weather in September was extremely humid and stiflingly hot. Especially earlier, when Li Zhiyan had been passionately kissing Aunt Rong outdoors, it left both Li Zhiyan and He Yanrong sweating buckets.


    After choosing a table in a secluded corner, He Yanrong tugged Li Zhiyan to sit with her.


    She sat on the outer side to block Lai Feifei from squeezing in.


    Irritated and helpless, Lai Feifei huffed as she stretched her flawlessly smooth legs wrapped in black stockings toward Li Zhiyan under the table.


    Li Zhiyan dared not make a sound. Earlier in the private room at the Century Palace, the two of them had already come close to a fight. If Aunt Rong realized Aunt Lai was now teasing him...


    These two sisters might truly fall out with one another. Deep down, Li Zhiyan wished the three sisters could forever remain harmonious, united, and perfectly synchronized��that would be the ideal scenario.


    After ordering food, He Yanrong turned to the waiter and said, "Do you have any white liquor here?"


    "Bring us two bottles."


    As she spoke, He Yanrong lightly placed her hand on Li Zhiyan��s leg, signaling to him to help her get Lai Feifei drunk.


    But instead of his leg, her hand landed on Lai Feifei��s silky black-stockinged foot.


    "You crazy woman, what��s your foot doing over here?"


    "My foot��s cold��Zaizai, keep it warm for me!"


    With that, Lai Feifei provocatively slid her foot into Li Zhiyan��s T-shirt.


    Aunt Lai��s foot was indeed cold, so Li Zhiyan reluctantly helped her warm it.


    He Yanrong wanted to push Lai Feifei��s foot away, but she stopped herself, remembering she still needed to get Lai Feifei drunk so she wouldn��t ruin her plans tonight. So He Yanrong bore with it.


    After all, this was still her Zaizai to some extent, though these sorts of boundary-crossing behaviors were definitely unwelcome.


    She needed to guard her position closely.


    "You shameless hussy..."


    "Alright, Feifei, let��s drink a bit more tonight, okay?"


    Soon, the hotpot started bubbling. Staring at the heavily spiced broth, Li Zhiyan hesitated��eating this now might not be a good idea; it was bound to fire up his insides later.


    "Feifei, come on, let me toast to you."


    Lai Feifei, being the true booze enthusiast that she was, drank every day. When she saw He Yanrong raising her glass, she followed her lead and drank along. But their drunk, overly emotional "auntie" clearly didn��t have much awareness.


    While secretly pouring out a good portion of her own liquor, He Yanrong made sure Lai Feifei didn��t notice.


    Li Zhiyan considered telling Lai Feifei but then realized that if Aunt Lai kept causing trouble by sticking around, there really wouldn��t be any freedom tonight. Aunt Lai would undoubtedly cling onto them the entire time.


    He quietly listened to the two of them chat and drink, not saying a word.


    Now wasn��t the right moment��staying quiet was definitely wiser.


    At the same time, he stayed alert, ready to step in and mediate if things between the two women showed signs of flaring up. Keeping the Shanghai Three Aunts peaceful, orderly, and unbroken was the most meaningful arrangement.


    Three major betrayals between them��this was the absolute last thing Li Zhiyan wanted to see.


    "Zaizai, be honest with your aunt��are you unsure about whether you like Aunt Rong or Aunt Shen more? Can��t decide who to choose?"


    Though mentioning both He Yanrong and Shen Hongmei, Lai Feifei purposely excluded herself.


    Deep down, she didn��t dare admit her own feelings for Li Zhiyan.


    In a sense, Lai Feifei was just a bit of a coward��unlike He Yanrong, who was bold and unabashed. Once she��d figured out she wanted to be with Li Zhiyan, she didn��t hesitate to confess, even if Lai Feifei or Shen Hongmei were present.


    Later, when she saw Li Zhiyan struggling with his decisions, He Yanrong further cemented her position by scheming to become his temporary girlfriend.


    In this aspect, He Yanrong had taken the winning advantage early on, leaving Lai Feifei fumbling behind.


    "I really don��t know."


    Li Zhiyan continued to evade the question.


    "Then after seven days, you��ll break up with Aunt Rong and take time to think things through." S��arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Wait until your mom agrees to let you date, then you can start dating."


    "You lunatic! You��re actually trying to control the baby��s love life?"


    The argument at the dinner table heated up again.


    "Aunt Lai, let��s wait and talk about it after one week, okay?"


    Only then did Lai Feifei finally quiet down.


    "Aunt Rong, Aunt Lai, I��m heading to the restroom for a bit."


    Li Zhiyan got up to wash his face��he couldn��t handle the intense atmosphere between the two women any longer.


    Moments after Li Zhiyan left, He Yanrong pretended to feel nauseous and said, "Feifei, I think I��m going to throw up. I��ll head to the restroom too."


    With both of them gone, Lai Feifei picked up a glass of red wine and drank alone.


    "You shameless hussy, don��t even think about booking a room with my Zaizai��I��m watching you the whole time..."


    ...

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    Chapter 218: 106 ������ Aunt Rong��s Happiness_4The bathroom was incredibly quiet. After He Yanrong came over, she saw Li Zhiyan standing by the window, staring outside, and quietly approached her from behind.


    She hugged her from behind, and Li Zhiyan immediately knew it was Aunt Rong.


    "Aunt Rong."


    "Baby."


    When Li Zhiyan turned around, He Yanrong took the initiative to hug her tightly.


    "That crazy woman is so annoying. I can tell she��s had enough to drink."


    "Tonight, Aunt��s going to give you a special gift."


    Once Aunt Rong��s love-struck mode kicked in, her straightforwardness became utterly relentless.


    Saying this, He Yanrong dragged Li Zhiyan into the bathroom stall.


    Once inside the cubicle, she locked the door behind them.


    ...


    After the two returned to the dining table, Lai Feifei complained, "Zaizai, why did you take so long to come back?"


    Lai Feifei suddenly felt she might have done something wrong, but with the alcohol hitting her hard, her brain was no longer functioning properly, and she quickly became hazy and confused.


    "Anyway, tonight I��m sleeping with you, Rongrong. You better behave yourself. As long as I��m here, don��t even think about making a move on my Zaizai!"


    Lai Feifei declared with utmost seriousness.


    "Alright, the two of us sisters can sleep together. Come on, drink some more."


    He Yanrong rubbed her sore wrist and continued pouring drinks for Lai Feifei.


    "Baby, toast your Aunt Lai."


    Li Zhiyan felt she was truly full; even speaking seemed infused with a natural fragrance.


    "Aunt Rong, I��m really full��I can��t drink anymore."


    "Then I��ll drink with your Aunt Lai."


    By now, Lai Feifei was clearly drunk, even swaying slightly.


    But to get her to completely pass out, she still needed to drink more.


    "Zaizai, help Aunt warm her feet."


    "Go over there and help your Aunt Lai warm her feet."


    This time, He Yanrong was surprisingly generous. After Li Zhiyan walked over, she placed Lai Feifei��s sleek, stocking-clad legs onto her lap and gently began massaging Aunt Lai��s feet.


    "Here, Feifei, I��ll toast you."


    He Yanrong said tenderly. At that moment, her heart brimmed with deep affection for Li Zhiyan.


    This child is a real man��I didn��t choose the wrong person after all.


    Recalling her previous marriage experience, it was nothing more than kids playing house. Only with Xiao Yan could she find true happiness. He Yanrong��s determination was unshakable��she had to keep Xiao Yan by her side!


    "Drink up, Rongrong."


    "Zaizai, massage Aunt��s waist..."


    As she spoke, Lai Feifei slumped onto Li Zhiyan��s body.


    "Carry your aunt. Let��s head home."


    "I��ll go settle the bill."


    He Yanrong walked over to the cashier. Given her excellent tolerance for alcohol and her strategic drinking, she was still remarkably sober.


    "Aunt Lai, come on, let��s go home." sea??h th�� n?vel_Fire.��et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Zhiyan gently helped Lai Feifei up, only for Lai Feifei to wrap herself around him in a classic clingy Lai-style hug, burying herself in his arms.


    To prevent Aunt Lai from sliding down, Li Zhiyan had to hold on to her curvy hips.


    Once outside, He Yanrong looked at the thoroughly intoxicated Lai Feifei.


    She breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, this crazy woman gets simple-minded when drunk. Getting her this wasted was the only way tonight��s plans with Xiao Yan could proceed.


    He Yanrong genuinely didn��t want her first intimate moment with Li Zhiyan to be rushed or sloppy.


    "Xiao Yan."


    "Let��s go to Century Palace. Tonight your Aunt Lai can sleep in my room."


    "I��ll join her later to keep her company. Otherwise, I��m really worried something might happen to her."


    He Yanrong wasn��t concerned about Shen Hongmei. Shen Hongmei was more rational than anyone else. But Lai Feifei had drunk so much that sending her home seemed risky��it was safer to keep her close by.


    "Aunt Rong, you��re so good to Aunt Lai."


    "Of course."


    "We three have had almost twenty years of friendship��how could I not be?"


    "Aunt will spend time with you first tonight, then around ten, you head home."


    "After that, I��ll go back to keep Feifei company so she doesn��t feel jealous or upset."


    He Yanrong��s face was flushed as she spoke. Li Zhiyan fully understood her implication.


    ...


    Once they arrived at Century Palace, Liu Li looked at the tipsy Lai Feifei and couldn��t help but sigh inwardly.


    In this invisible war, the loser could only drown her sorrows in alcohol.


    After entering He Yanrong��s room, Li Zhiyan laid Lai Feifei on the bed, only for her to cling tightly to him, refusing to let go.


    "Zaizai, hold Aunt while we sleep. Don��t leave."


    "Only when you hold Aunt can she sleep well."


    "My good Zaizai, give Aunt a kiss."


    Lai Feifei��s hazy, drunken words made He Yanrong realize that these two must share some unspoken history. From the moment they first met, Lai Feifei was particularly fond of teasing Li Zhiyan.


    But at this point, there was nothing Lai Feifei could do.


    "Alright, Feifei, time to sleep."


    After carefully removing Lai Feifei��s hands and legs from Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong tucked her in with a blanket.


    Once Lai Feifei settled down, she gently stroked her cheek before stepping out of the room.


    He Yanrong��s room had a code lock. After stepping out, she manually locked the door and felt reassured.


    Spotting Liu Li walking over, He Yanrong instructed, "Keep an eye on her. If she sobers up, don��t let her wander off."


    "Don��t worry. You two go. I��ll stay nearby to keep watch."


    Relieved of her worries, He Yanrong grabbed Li Zhiyan��s hand and led him outside.

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    Chapter 219: 106 ������ Aunt Rong��s Happiness_5After the two left, Liu Li whispered, "Rongrong, I hope you won��t follow the same path I did."


    Inside the room.


    Lai Feifei clung tightly to the blanket, murmuring, "Zaizai, you��re so warm."


    "Don��t leave tonight. Keep Aunt company properly."


    "That shameless tramp, isn��t she just feeding you a little bit of food."


    "Aunt has food too!"


    "Stay far away from that tramp, understand?"


    "Good Zaizai..."


    Then, Aunt Lai softly began singing. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Listen to your mom, don��t let her get hurt..."


    As sleepiness completely overtook her, Lai Feifei eventually fell asleep slowly, still hugging "Li Zhiyan."


    ...


    "Aunt Rong, where are we going?"


    Li Zhiyan asked, wondering if He Yanrong was planning to take him to a hotel room.


    Right now, going to a hotel room actually seemed like a pretty good idea.


    Today, Aunt Rong had downright signaled him!


    "We��re going to our massage suite."


    Li Zhiyan remembered that the massage bed in the suite was indeed quite spacious, and the reclining angle was extremely comfortable, as it was specifically designed for massage sessions.


    After following He Yanrong into the suite, she took a towel, covered the glass on the door, and then locked the door from the inside.


    The suite quickly transformed into a completely enclosed small space, leaving Li Zhiyan feeling his blood rush wildly as he looked at the stunning beauty before him.


    Li Zhiyan felt an uncontrollable urge.


    "What are you looking at, baby?"


    He Yanrong��s peach blossom eyes were filled with tenderness as she gazed at Li Zhiyan.


    "I just hadn��t noticed before. I always thought the suite door couldn��t be shut."


    "Of course, it can be shut. Otherwise, wouldn��t it be inconvenient for the staff working here?"


    "But, baby, don��t overthink it. Aunt promises you, aside from that one time I was tricked into marriage, I��ve never done anything inappropriate in my life."


    Deep down, He Yanrong was still very afraid that Li Zhiyan might mistake her for a promiscuous woman.


    She had also heard rumors that the Western lady Mia, who worked at the massage center, would often tell others about her interest in Li Zhiyan, but he had rejected her. From this alone, it was clear how much Li Zhiyan valued such matters.


    "I believe you, Aunt."


    Li Zhiyan knew that He Yanrong wasn��t lying.


    "Alright, baby, let Aunt kiss you first."


    When He Yanrong embraced Li Zhiyan again, she kissed him. Being with He Yanrong, it was always Aunt Rong who took the initiative, entirely different from the dynamics in the previous rental apartment scenario.


    This even made Li Zhiyan feel a little embarrassed.


    "Baby."


    "Let Aunt teach you properly."


    Aunt Rong��s passionate kisses were something Li Zhiyan liked immensely. When he finally embraced Aunt Rong and led her to the massage bed, she sat on the edge while Li Zhiyan bent over and kissed her.


    After a long while, the two slowly pulled apart.


    "Baby, are you still hungry today?"


    He Yanrong felt that Li Zhiyan might really be enjoying this.


    "Aunt, I already ate twice today��I��m really full."


    "Alright then, let��s go take a bath."


    "Baby."


    "Sweetheart."


    Cupping Li Zhiyan��s earlobe, He Yanrong said softly.


    Once they reached the bathroom, holding onto He Yanrong��s delicate hand, Li Zhiyan glanced at the pack of disposable toothbrushes and said, "Aunt Rong, let��s brush our teeth before bathing."


    "Let��s rinse thoroughly. You ate quite a lot of chili peppers today, plus you had alcohol."


    Li Zhiyan was someone particular about hygiene and worried Aunt Rong might be bothered by the spiciness.


    "Alright, baby. Let��s brush our teeth together."


    After brushing their teeth, the two followed up by heading toward the dry-and-wet separated shower area.


    ...


    Returning to the suite, after brushing her teeth several more times and switching into her sleepwear, He Yanrong grabbed an unopened bottle of mineral water, drinking deeply.


    After taking several sips of water, He Yanrong reached for Li Zhiyan��s hand and led him back over to the massage bed.


    "Baby."


    She pulled Li Zhiyan into a sitting position, and for a moment, they faced each other.


    Though He Yanrong was someone immersed in romantic fantasies, even she couldn��t help but feel extraordinarily nervous in this moment.


    "Aunt..."


    "Baby, did my makeup smudge?"


    He Yanrong was always conscious of keeping her makeup intact.


    She knew that Li Zhiyan particularly loved her bold makeup looks.


    "No, Aunt. You look gorgeous."


    Saying this, Li Zhiyan kissed He Yanrong softly on her forehead. Soon after, unable to hold back, the two began kissing again.


    He Yanrong was truly an exotic beauty; whenever Li Zhiyan looked at her, he couldn��t help but feel captivated.


    After a while, they parted once more.


    Li Zhiyan grabbed her delicate hand.


    "Aunt, your skin is so fair."


    "So, you like fair skin?"


    Feeling Li Zhiyan��s passionate reaction, He Yanrong��s heart filled with joy��for she knew she had an undeniable allure as a woman to the young man.


    He genuinely saw her as a woman.


    "Of course, fair skin always draws people more."


    "Then take a look at Aunt��s legs. Are they fair?"


    "Baby."


    He Yanrong extended her leg onto Li Zhiyan��s, and he gently held her smooth, ivory foot.


    "They��re fair. Aunt, your feet are beautiful��you even painted your nails red."


    Li Zhiyan savored the feel of her nails�� texture, noticing that Aunt Rong truly was flawless in every way. A perfect woman, captivating from head to toe.


    "Aunt, your legs are fair too."


    Li Zhiyan��s hand rested on her smooth and elegant leg, giving it a gentle kiss.


    "Then why don��t you touch Aunt��s thigh properly."

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    Chapter 220: 106 ������ Aunt Rong��s Happiness_6Here is the requested line-by-line translation:


    He Yanrong placed Li Zhiyan��s hand on her thigh and slowly closed her eyes.


    "Aunt, your legs are just too beautiful."


    After kissing He Yanrong��s gorgeous legs again, Li Zhiyan felt that Aunt Rong��s entire being smelled intoxicatingly sweet.


    "From now on, Aunt��s legs are yours."


    "They belong only to you."


    "Aunt herself also belongs to you."


    As she leaned so close to Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong allowed her emotions to completely overwhelm her, succumbing fully to the flush of romantic passion.


    "Baby, from now on, Aunt is yours."


    Stepping forward to hold Li Zhiyan, He Yanrong kissed him deeply again.


    After a while, Li Zhiyan began planting kisses all over He Yanrong��s face.


    "Baby, Aunt loves you."


    "You have to stay by Aunt��s side forever."


    In that moment, He Yanrong��s possessiveness surged uncontrollably.


    "Baby, should Aunt wear stockings for you?"


    A little while later, He Yanrong seemed to realize something. She thought Li Zhiyan must really like seeing her in black stockings, and as his girlfriend, it was her duty to wear them for him.


    "Hmm, Aunt Rong, I like stockings��especially black ones."


    This made He Yanrong feel somewhat relieved. She didn��t have much confidence in outshining Shen Hongmei, but now it seemed her black stockings might be a definite advantage!


    If Shen Hongmei were to wear black stockings too, things would truly become unpredictable.


    She made her way to the massage bed near the bathroom door and retrieved two over-the-knee black stockings from a pile of clothes.


    Still clad in her nightdress, He Yanrong returned to Li Zhiyan��s side and sat down.


    "Baby, do you like these black stockings?"


    "Or would you prefer longer ones?"


    "Aunt Rong, I think these are perfect. I like all stockings."


    "Alright, then Aunt will switch them up for you to enjoy."


    "Every day, I��ll wear them just for you, baby."


    Before finishing her sentence, He Yanrong, unable to control her emotions, kissed Li Zhiyan again.


    Li Zhiyan, at this moment, realized that Aunt Rong seemed overly sentimental.


    Sometimes, her excessive enthusiasm for him felt like an emotional surge that overtook her instantly.


    Deep down inside, he felt a faint sense of worry��but he was also completely and utterly smitten with He Yanrong.


    After a long while, He Yanrong finally sat back down.


    "Baby, are you hungry?"


    "No, Aunt Rong, I��ll eat later."


    "Alright then, baby."


    "Baby, help Aunt put on the stockings."


    As she was about to put them on herself, He Yanrong suddenly had a thought and handed the task over to Li Zhiyan.


    Since he was so fond of stockings, letting him help her put them on might be even better.


    Looking at Aunt Rong��s full and shapely, snow-white legs, Li Zhiyan gently picked up one of the stockings.


    He cradled Aunt Rong��s delicate foot in his arms.


    Then slid her five toes into the black stocking.


    "Aunt Rong, did I put it on the right way?"


    "You did, don��t worry, baby."


    "Now just slowly pull the stocking up."


    He Yanrong straightened her leg to make it easier for Li Zhiyan to help her put the stockings on.


    Li Zhiyan carefully pulled the stocking up her leg inch by inch.


    Soon, one long, perfectly adorned black-stockinged leg came into view, contrasting strikingly with the other untreated snowy-white leg. It was a feast for the eyes.


    "Is it beautiful?"


    He Yanrong asked gently.


    "It��s beautiful, Aunt Rong. You��re stunning beyond words."


    "Then help Aunt put on the other stocking."


    Li Zhiyan picked up the other delicate foot and slid the next black stocking on.


    Once again, He Yanrong stretched out her leg.


    Soon, two perfectly adorned black-stockinged legs appeared in Li Zhiyan��s sight.


    "Baby, do you like them?"


    "I love them."


    Looking at Aunt Rong��s flushed, radiant face, Li Zhiyan couldn��t help but feel a bit nervous.


    He Yanrong slowly lay down, closed her eyes, and pulled Li Zhiyan toward her.


    "Baby, kiss me..."


    Pressing against He Yanrong, Li Zhiyan gazed into her stunningly beautiful face and couldn��t hold himself back any longer��he kissed her deeply.


    ...


    At 11 PM, He Yanrong led Li Zhiyan to the door of her bedroom.


    Having changed into her clothes, her face was awash with blissful redness.


    "Baby, hurry home. Message Aunt when you get there."


    "Aunt just needs to know you��re safe."


    "Don��t let Aunt Lai get jealous tomorrow."


    "Alright, Aunt Rong, I��ll leave now."


    Truthfully, Li Zhiyan really wanted to stay with Aunt Rong for the night.


    But avoiding Aunt Lai��s jealousy seemed the better choice.


    "Alright, Aunt, I��ll head out now."


    After saying goodbye, Li Zhiyan turned to leave.


    Just then, He Yanrong called out to him.


    "Wait."


    "Baby."


    "What��s wrong, Aunt?"


    He Yanrong held him tightly.


    "Baby, I can��t bear to let you go. Kiss Aunt for a little while longer."


    Saying this, she kissed Li Zhiyan once again��by now he��d lost track of how many times Aunt Rong had kissed him today.


    "Baby, are you hungry..."


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