Urban Shen Lang (Complete) - Chapter 14

Chapter 114 Heart Racing
Shen Lang dared not look at Xia Youran's face. He had this experience before; that mysterious flower petal in his chest would flare up from time to time, and if he did something monstrous, there would be no way to stop it. He cursed that damned sign several times, then went up and picked Xia Youran up in his arms, carrying her out of the bathroom.
With the beauty in his arms, an irresistible, refreshing fragrance wafted into Shen Lang's nostrils, both fresh and elegant. Her skin, fresh from the bath, was snow-white and tender, still bearing the flush of the hot water, making Shen Lang seriously distracted. He felt overwhelmed and thought he had to put this tempting beauty down as soon as possible, and rushed to the bedroom.
Xia Youran, on the other hand, hoped that Shen Lang could slow down, slow down, and stop completely. Being held so intimately by a man for the first time, especially one she felt a strong attraction to, Xia Youran felt somewhat intoxicated. Shen Lang's deep, masculine aura made her lose control, and she couldn't resist reaching out to touch his chest. She had caught a glimpse of his firm pectoral muscles when he was changing clothes earlier, and now, how could she resist taking the opportunity to "inspect" them?
Through only a shirt, the warmth of Xia Youran's hand penetrated almost unimpeded. Caught off guard, Shen Lang jolted, nearly dropping her. In his haste, he tightened his embrace, bringing them even closer, almost without any gap. The atmosphere was intimately intimate, best savored slowly. Xia Youran felt her chest pressed tightly against Shen Lang's chest; her little action seemed to have been discovered. Her heart skipped a beat, pounding uncontrollably.
The room was quiet, so quiet that Xia Youran could almost hear her own heartbeat. At the same time, she could feel Shen Lang's heartbeat; unlike her own rapid and erratic one, it was a strong and powerful throbbing, like the man's arms, giving Xia Youran enough warmth and security. Just hearing that heartbeat told her how safe she felt in his embrace, how secure his chest was, and how much she longed to stay. Shen Lang was also surprised at his own rapid heartbeat. Startled, he quickened his pace and entered the bedroom, gently placing Xia Youran on the bed and folding two pillows behind her back to make her more comfortable. Even
after leaving Shen Lang's embrace for a while, Xia Youran was still immersed in the afterglow of the moment. That feeling was so unforgettable; she just wanted to stay in his arms forever… But things don't always go as planned. It was only a few steps from the bathroom to the bedroom; it was impossible to walk like that forever. Xia Youran was reluctant to let Shen Lang leave. After hesitating for a while, she mustered her courage and said, "Shen Lang, can you talk to me for a bit?"
Shen Lang joked, "Of course, but will you pay me for chatting? I have a family waiting to be fed!"
Xia Youran chuckled. Although it diluted the previous romantic atmosphere, Xia Youran felt closer to Shen Lang. This little joke made Xia Youran truly feel that Shen Lang was not an unattainable man. He was not far away from her and would even joke with her. Perhaps...
a thought popped into Xia Youran's mind. She really wanted to be this lovely man's lover. Compared to love, marriage was just a little book... However, this somewhat crazy thought only existed in her mind for a few seconds before Xia Youran, whose face was slightly flushed, dismissed it. This idea was simply too naive, too absurd, and too impossible to realize. "Okay, how much do you charge? Name your price!"
Xia Youran joked with Shen Lang, knowing she wasn't good at joking, this was already an overachievement.
Shen Lang pretended to think for a moment, then said, "For a top-notch chat companion like me, an hour... it'll cost at least 100 yuan, right?"
"Haha..."
Xia Youran laughed happily again. She felt the atmosphere was perfect; this was exactly the feeling she wanted—a sweet and joyful life. Xia Youran rolled over, leaned over the edge of the bed, pulled open the bedside table, and actually took out a few hundred-yuan bills. She smiled and handed them to Shen Lang, saying, "Alright, let's chat for three hours first! Sit down!"
As Xia Youran leaned over to get the money, the thin blanket on her slipped down inadvertently, revealing her small bottom, which was only covered by a nightgown. It stood proudly high, and with her red panties, Shen Lang felt a slight urge to have a nosebleed. Hearing Xia Youran tell him to sit down, Shen Lang finally came to his senses, showing a hint of panic, and stared blankly at Xia Youran.
Xia Youran suddenly realized there were no chairs in the bedroom. She smiled sheepishly, then moved a little further into the bed and gently patted the edge.
Xia Youran's gesture clearly indicated that Shen Lang should sit on the bed, and Shen Lang, not being coy, sat down on the edge.
Xia Youran said, "How can we talk with your back to me? Why don't you take off your shoes and sit on me?"
After saying this, a blush flashed across Xia Youran's face again, but she concealed it well, pretending to wipe away sweat. Shen Lang was taken aback for a moment, but surprisingly couldn't bear to refuse. He slipped on his slippers, got into bed, and took the money Xia Youran handed him, saying, "Okay, okay, it's my first day, so for good luck, buy three get one free. I'll chat with you for four hours."
Xia Youran, like a lovestruck woman finally receiving a promise from her beloved man, was overjoyed and said, "Really? You mean it?"
Shen Lang smiled and said, "I've already taken the money, how could I not? Although I'm just an amateur chat companion, I still have professional ethics!"
Hearing this, Xia Youran felt a little smug. Even if she could only spend four hours with him, it would be good. Just then, Shen Lang's phone rang. He took it out and saw it was Tian Qingya calling. He smiled at Xia Youran and said, "I'll take this call first. These few minutes won't be timed!"
Xia Youran smiled again and said, "Okay, you can answer it!"
Although she was smiling, Xia Youran felt a little sour inside. How wonderful it would be to have a man who could make her happy every day. But he belonged to someone else, and she only had four hours left. Shen Lang: "Sister Ya, what's up?"
Tian Qingya: "Is Xiao Ran alright? Where are you now? Do you need any help?"
Shen Lang: "We went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor said there's nothing wrong. She's probably just a little tired; she'll be fine after some rest. We're at her house now. She was slightly injured earlier, so I'm staying to take care of her for a while. We'll go back later."
Tian Qingya: "That's reassuring. Let me say a few words to Xiao Ran."
Shen Lang agreed and handed the phone to Xia Youran, saying, "President Tian wants to speak with you."
Xia Youran was a little surprised, hesitated before taking the phone, and said, "President Tian, hello."
Tian Qingya: "Xiao Ran, are you feeling better?" "Are you still feeling unwell?"
Xia Youran: "Thank you, President Tian, I'm much better now."
Tian Qingya: "I heard from Shen Lang that you were slightly injured. Is it serious? I'll scold him later for not taking good care of you."
Xia Youran: "It's just a minor injury, it'll heal in a few days. It has
nothing to do with Shen Lang, it's all my own carelessness, please don't..." Tian Qingya: "That's good. Rest well at home these next few days, and come back when you're fully recovered. The company isn't busy right now, so if you need any help, just tell Shen Lang, it's okay, okay?"
Xia Youran was deeply moved, and said with a slight sob, "Thank you, President Tian, I will." Tian Qingya
: "Okay, that's all then, you should rest well." ... Chapter 115 Taking Responsibility for You

After hanging up the phone, Xia Youran couldn't hold back her tears any longer. She couldn't bear anyone being so kind to her, because since her mother's death, almost no one had ever been this kind to her. Years of grievances and suffering seemed to have found an outlet, releasing all at once into sorrowful tears and suppressed sobs.
Shen Lang was a little helpless, thinking to himself, "What's wrong with this girl? She can change her mind so suddenly. She was fine just a moment ago, and suddenly she's crying again. How come those tears come so readily? It's like she doesn't need to prepare at all."
Shen Lang was confused and could only hurriedly hand her tissues, the only thing he could think of to do.
However, Xia Youran didn't take the tissues. With teary eyes, she choked out, "I'm fine, I just feel like crying. Shen Lang, can I borrow your shoulder again? Waaah..."
Shen Lang hesitated for half a second, then finally sat down, leaning against the headboard, and pulled Xia Youran into his arms, gently stroking her back to comfort her.
Soon, Shen Lang sadly discovered that he was soaked again. This time he wasn't wearing a jacket, and was only wearing one of Xia Youran's thin, unisex shirts, which was quickly soaked through and clung limply to his body.
Shen Lang pouted and gave a helpless bitter smile. He'd gotten wet several times that day!
After a long while, Xia Youran finally calmed down, wiped her blurry eyes, looked at her clothes that she had soaked again, and said apologetically, "I'm so sorry I made you wet again."
Shen Lang rolled his eyes. If a man said "I'm sorry I made you wet again" to a woman, it would definitely be even more speechless. Shen Lang forced a smile and said, "The 'shoulder-lending' service can't be counted as part of the chat; the fee is separate. I'm sacrificing too much!"
Xia Youran was amused by Shen Lang again, and two large tears splashed out. Shen Lang couldn't help but reach out to wipe away the two crystal tears for Xia Youran, saying, "I'm such a failure. Other people's jokes make people laugh, but my jokes make people cry."
Hearing this, Xia Youran wanted to laugh and cry at the same time, her expression changing several times before she finally couldn't hold back her laughter and said coquettishly, "Can you please stop making me laugh? I just cried, and now you're laughing right after crying?" "It's easy to become mentally ill."
Shen Lang didn't think much of it and blurted out, "It's okay, I'll take responsibility for you." Actually, Shen Lang's real intention was that he would take responsibility if she became mentally ill, but these words sounded different to Xia Youran. Her mind couldn't help but wander, and a few blushes inexplicably crossed her face. Take responsibility—what an alluring word! But shouldn't such words usually be said after doing something shameful...?
Shen Lang realized that his words had been ambiguous, and seeing Xia Youran's expression, it was clear that she had misunderstood. He felt a little embarrassed and quickly turned away. Changing the subject, he said, "It's already noon, are you hungry? How about we eat first?"
Hearing this, Xia Youran realized she was indeed a little hungry and said, "I have some instant noodles here, why don't you cook some, or we can order takeout." Shen Lang asked curiously, "Do you usually eat instant noodles? That won't do, aren't you afraid of turning yourself into a preservative?"
Xia Youran was both touched and amused by Shen Lang's words, saying, "Is it as exaggerated as you say? I only cook a little when I'm too busy with work and don't feel like cooking. It's very convenient. Besides, I haven't been neglecting my food." "I always put two eggs in it!"
Shen Lang laughed. "Judging from your tone, it's like putting two eggs in is some kind of extravagant luxury. Since I'm here today, let me show you the cooking of a modern good man. I guarantee you'll be satisfied. It's free, no extra charges, and we'll chat for four hours, okay?"
Xia Youran smiled again, feeling incredibly happy. She hadn't laughed so happily in years. Xia Youran cherished those four hours even more, wishing time would slow down, even slower. If only it could go back in time. Seeing Xia Youran nod, Shen Lang said, "You rest for a while. I'll go buy some ingredients. Is there a market or supermarket nearby?"
Xia Youran said, "There's a Huaxia Supermarket chain store about 30 meters to the left of the community entrance."
Shen Lang said, "Okay, you wait patiently at home. I'll be right back."
After saying that, Shen Lang turned and left, holding the 300 yuan that Xia Youran had given him.
Hearing Shen Lang's words, "Just stay home and wait," Xia Youran felt a pang of sadness. Home? What a luxurious word that was! That so-called "home" was even more terrifying than hell; she didn't dare to even think about it. ...
Shen Lang spent all 300 yuan, buying groceries and providing Xia Youran with pots, pans, various seasonings, and a large amount of snacks.
He had just checked the kitchen; apart from a few packets of instant noodles, the refrigerator was practically empty, and it wasn't even powered on. The kitchen was sparsely furnished, with only an old induction cooker and a small wok. Besides salt, chicken bouillon, and vinegar, there were practically no other seasonings.
However, it was quite clean, without a trace of oil fumes. Shen Lang laughed, "She basically doesn't cook; instant noodles don't need oil. No wonder it's clean!"
Looking at the kitchen, Shen Lang wondered how Xia Youran survived. Logically, a woman shouldn't live like this; there must be some reason or hardship. But while Shen Lang was curious, he didn't press the matter.
After filling the refrigerator, Shen Lang began to show off his culinary skills. Since Xia Youran had fractured a bone, he specially prepared some calcium-rich dishes, such as stir-fried chicken with loofah, stir-fried pork with lettuce, stir-fried shrimp, sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried tomatoes with eggs, stir-fried spinach with wood ear mushrooms, fish head tofu soup, and seaweed and egg drop soup…
A mix of meat and vegetables, green, red, black, white, yellow, and purple—a feast for the eyes and the palate. After preparing each dish, Shen Lang covered it with a bowl and then coated it with his internal energy to prevent heat loss. This not only kept it warm but also preserved the flavors. This was Shen Lang's first great attempt at using his internal energy in the kitchen.
After placing all the dishes on the living room table, Shen Lang went to call Xia Youran for dinner. Seeing Shen Lang enter, Xia Youran eagerly asked, “Shen Lang, what did you make? It smells so good!”
Shen Lang smiled and said, “I can tell at a glance. Dinner is ready now, come on!”
He then stretched out his arms, indicating that he wanted to carry her to the living room to eat.
Looking at Shen Lang's outstretched arms, Xia Youran couldn't muster the slightest thought of refusing. She nodded gently, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.
Shen Lang picked Xia Youran up, only then noticing that she was still wearing the nightgown she had worn after her shower. This time, however, she wasn't wrapped in a thin blanket. Her beautiful, fragrant, and soft body was held in his arms,
and Shen Lang couldn't help but be a little distracted. Xia Youran's body trembled slightly. She had been held by Shen Lang more than once today, but none of them had made her feel as strongly as this. The thin, almost transparent nightgown was practically naked, and her red bikini was clearly visible beneath it, with most of her pink and tender legs exposed below. It made Xia Youran feel quite awkward. But Shen Lang had already picked her up; wasn't it a bit too deliberate to suggest putting on more clothes now?
Xia Youran's emotions were more about embarrassment than anything else. She didn't mind at all that Shen Lang had taken advantage of her, or rather, she hadn't considered the issue at all, subconsciously taking it for granted.
However, Xia Youran's attention quickly shifted from her embarrassment to the table full of delicious-looking dishes. Looking at the mouthwatering food and then at the smiling Shen Lang, Xia Youran's surprise deepened. This enigmatic man was becoming increasingly difficult to understand. How many more surprises would he bring her?
But Xia Youran also wondered, the more perfect he seemed, the further apart they would grow. Four hours had passed, more than an hour already. She wondered how this somewhat joking agreement would end. But for now, she should just enjoy this precious time!
Shen Lang placed Xia Youran on a chair. Xia Youran was touched to find that Shen Lang had even gotten her a soft cushion to place on the hardwood chair. Xia Youran remembered that she didn't have such a cushion at home; it must have been newly bought by him.
Feeling the softness of the cushion, and looking at the dazzling array of dishes on the table, Xia Youran finally couldn't hold back her tears. Tears streamed down her beautiful face, unstoppable, quickly soaking a large area of the floor.
Shen Lang panicked a little, not knowing what was wrong with the girl, and quickly went over to comfort her: "What's wrong now?"
Xia Youran hugged Shen Lang's waist, buried her head in his chest, and sobbed, "Shen Lang, thank you. In so many years, no one has ever been so kind to me. I...I really...I'm so touched, sob...I'm sorry, I got you wet again." Shen
Lang rolled his eyes again, realizing he had been "wet" once more, and said softly, "Alright, alright, we can talk about it after we finish eating. Let's eat quickly, otherwise it won't taste good if it gets cold."
"Okay!"
Xia Youran nodded obediently, and began to eat with tears in her eyes. Shen Lang could only pick food for her and wipe her tears at the same time, busy as a bee.
Xia Youran was smiling through her tears. She had never cried so freely, nor laughed so freely. This was the happiest, most touching, warmest, most romantic, and most nerve-wracking day of her life. Even if she would never see this man again, Xia Youran felt that her life had not been in vain. All the suffering and hardship she had endured in the past had been made up for today. It seemed that all the past suffering was exchanged for today's emotion and warmth. Therefore, Xia Youran felt that it was all worth it.

Chapter 116 A Clear Conscience
After finishing their meal, Shen Lang carried Xia Youran to the sofa in the living room, poured her a cup of tea, and then began to clean up the kitchen.
Xia Youran watched Shen Lang's busy figure going in and out, her heart melting as if she were being stared at him, completely mesmerized. She said sweetly, "Shen Lang, I want to talk to you, is that alright?"
Shen Lang replied, "Go ahead, I'm listening!"
Xia Youran was silent for a moment, then asked, "Why are you so good to me?"
Shen Lang found this question a little difficult to answer, saying, "Is this considered good? I didn't think that much about it. I felt it was what I should do, so I did it." Xia Youran said, "You're so tall and handsome, like a big star. If others knew you often cook for women, doing these little things..." "Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
Shen Lang said, "Does being tall and handsome mean a man has to be a pampered lord at home, expecting to be waited on hand and foot? I certainly don't agree with that. Actually, I have a lot of contempt for 'pretty faces,' whether male or female. A person who earns a better life through their own abilities deserves respect; otherwise, it's not something I can praise. It doesn't mean that having a beautiful face allows one to be idle and reap the rewards, nor does it mean that having an unattractive appearance requires one to work tirelessly until death. Absolutely not. As for whether I'll be laughed at, I just feel..." "As long as one can live with a clear conscience, there's no need to overly concern oneself with others' evaluations and opinions. People live for themselves, not for others, nor for others to see. Only oneself knows whether one is happy or not.
Everyone's happiness is in their own hands, but it's usually closely related to others. For example, seeing those around us happy will infect us and make us happy too. At the same time, spreading our happiness to everyone around us will make us even happier. Everyone knows this principle, but how many people can truly achieve it? Perhaps only for a time, not for a lifetime. Our goal is simply to do our best, to strive to minimize our regrets.
Happiness is actually such a simple principle. I'm not very good at expressing myself, I don't know if you understand my explanation."
Xia Youran's beautiful eyes brightened. She understood Shen Lang's words and deeply agreed, feeling a sense of sudden enlightenment. The most important thing is to live for oneself, and while living one's own life, to bring happiness and joy to those around us. This is the most important meaning of life. No one is perfect, and it's impossible to live entirely for others. To live happily, one shouldn't care too much about the outside world or other people's opinions; just be true to yourself.
Xia Youran smiled happily, feeling that she could finally face her past pain: "Shen Lang, can I confide in you? I want to say goodbye to my past self and my past life completely, is that okay?"
Shen Lang had already finished tidying up, washed a few apples, cut them into small pieces, and brought them over, along with toothpicks: "Eat some fruit, we can talk while you eat." Xia Youran was moved by Shen Lang again, and her eyes began to redden, startling Shen Lang, who quickly said: "Please don't do this anymore, okay? Perhaps your past life was too devoid of warmth, which is why you take such a small thing so seriously. It's just a plate of fruit, isn't it?"
Xia Youran smiled sweetly with tears in her eyes, picked up a toothpick, pierced a piece of apple, and put it in her mouth. She felt that she had never eaten such a sweet and beautiful apple before. In fact, Xia Youran hadn't eaten fruit for a long time.
"I was born in a remote mountain village. My family was very poor. My biological father died when I was three years old, and my mother remarried. My stepfather had three children: two boys, one eight years old and the other six, and a girl, a year younger than me, only two years old. Everyone in our area was very poor; we often went hungry. From the age of four, I had to help my mother work in the fields, planting yams or corn on the rocky slopes where there was more rock than soil. The harvest wasn't much more than what we planted, but we still had to plant, otherwise we would starve.
Besides farming, I was also responsible for raising the family's sheep and pig. From the age of five, I was also responsible for cooking and washing clothes; all the housework was my responsibility. My younger sister was still small, and the two boys spent their days fighting..." They were troublemakers and did nothing.
My stepfather, Qin Shou, was a miner and a gambler. He lost more money than he earned. He sold his sheep, his pigs, and when he was broke, he sold my sister for a little over 100 yuan. But he squandered that money in less than a week.
Every time he lost, he would come home and beat people—my mother, me, my sister—but he never hit his two sons. He always gave them the best food, and they were allowed to go to school. They often fought at school, and whenever other parents came to our house, my sister or I would take the beatings for them, letting the other parents take revenge. Under my stepfather's influence, they smoked, drank, gambled, and even went to prostitutes…and they were only teenagers!
Later, the mine … The well had an accident that killed many people. My stepfather was lucky to survive, but he broke both his legs and was paralyzed at home. He only received a pitiful amount of compensation, which his two sons quickly squandered, leaving them with a mountain of debt. Life became even harder for the family.
My stepfather was an alcoholic; he would beat people whether he was drunk or not. My mother, worn out from years of hard work, suffered from the beatings and curses of that wicked man, and died before she was even 40. After my mother's death, I suffered even more abuse from them. I always wanted to escape this place. One day, the three of them were drunk and fast asleep. I ran away that very night, heading towards the mountains. I had to escape this place. I don't know how long I ran, but I came across a highway, and I secretly climbed onto a large truck parked by the river where they were getting water. The car escaped the mountains.
I didn't know where to go. When I was hungry, I begged for food; when I was thirsty, I drank water; when I was sleepy, I slept in a pile of firewood… I wandered like this for a year. Later, I was sent to a children's shelter. Life there was not much better than in the mountains. The people there were even more vicious than my beastly stepfather. Beatings and scoldings were commonplace, and we had to do chores for them. The chores that were supposed to be done by them were made to us children: cooking, washing clothes, cleaning… Sometimes, if we made a mistake, we weren't even allowed to eat. Escaping was impossible; if we were caught, we would be beaten half to death and not given any medical care. Many children died from this torture. The only benefit I gained from living there for three years was that I learned to read and write.
At 16, I was finally "released," and it felt like being in a prison. After getting out, I did many jobs: factory work, delivering milk, newspapers, and takeout, working as a restaurant server, using my savings to attend night school, and later even completing a bachelor's degree through self-study. Later
, I joined a company; the boss was that guy named Bu Shiren from earlier. He frequently harassed me, so I quit, and unexpectedly, he came looking for me. The Li Xiaoyu he mentioned was from my hometown; she was his secretary and later became his mistress.
Over the years, I've lived in the worst conditions and eaten the worst food, finally saving enough for a down payment and buying this house. I feel very happy with my life now, and I won't think about the past anymore.
Xia Youran added in her heart, " If I had a boyfriend like you, that would be perfect!" Unfortunately, she didn't dare say it aloud…

Chapter 117 Hopeless.
Shen Lang was stunned by Xia Youran's story. After listening, he couldn't calm down for a long time. He hadn't expected there to be so many sordid things in the world. Compared to her, Shen Lang felt much happier and luckier.
At the same time, Shen Lang was filled with admiration for Xia Youran. She had suffered so much hardship and pain, yet she hadn't been crushed by life, hadn't lost faith in life, and remained so virtuous, striving to create her own happiness.
Xia Youran shed tears again, saying, "I thought I had cried all my tears long ago, but I didn't expect there to be so many more. Shen Lang, I've cried so many times today, aren't you annoyed? Actually, I don't like crying at all. I haven't cried much since my mother passed away. I don't know why, but today I just really wanted to cry, and I couldn't hold back."
Shen Lang hugged Xia Youran tightly with a touch of tenderness, gently saying, "Youran, it's all over now. You won't need to cry anymore. If you do cry, it will be tears of happiness. Cry your heart out one more time! But excuse me, do you have any shirts at home? I need to change first!" "
Pfft—"
Xia Youran couldn't help but laugh, her face streaked with tears, like a pear blossom in spring rain, looking incredibly charming. She didn't know whether to cry or laugh, wiping away her tears and scolding, "Shen Lang, you're so annoying! You make me cry my heart out while making me laugh. What do you want? You're so mean!"
Shen Lang feigned grievance, saying, "I genuinely want you to cry. Holding it in will cause problems sooner or later. But I was just worried you'd get wet and I wouldn't have any clothes to change into, so I was just checking in advance. That's not too much to ask, is it?"
Xia Youran couldn't hold back her laughter any longer and burst out laughing again, her facial muscles straining. She said, "Don't make me laugh anymore, okay? Crying and laughing like that, you're ruining my image! I'll look like a lunatic!" Shen
Lang comforted her nonchalantly, "No, Youran is very pretty. How could she look like a lunatic? Even if she were a lunatic, she'd be the most beautiful lunatic in the world!"
Having gone through so much, Xia Youran was actually a very timid and insecure woman at heart. She rarely socialized and had almost no friends. Most of the people she met were like Bu Shiren, with ulterior motives. She had never received even a single genuine, kind compliment. Now, Shen Lang's words, "You're very pretty," warmed her heart. A little embarrassed, she asked, "Shen Lang, are you serious? Am I really that pretty?"
Shen Lang replied, "Silly girl, be confident!" "Actually, you really are a stunning beauty. If you don't believe me, once your legs are healed, I'll take you for a walk down the street, and you'll see how many heads you turn. Even if it's not 120%, it'll at least be 100%." Xia Youran asked doubtfully, "Then why didn't I notice... that 'head-turning rate' before?"
Shen Lang exclaimed, "How is that possible? Are all those people blind? How do you even walk?"
Xia Youran paused, then said innocently, "Walk? How can you walk? Step by step!" Shen Lang broke out in a cold
sweat and said, "The way you walk, for example, is it with your head down, or your head up and chest out, or looking around, or..." Xia Youran thought carefully for a long time before finally saying three words that made Shen Lang very frustrated: "I forgot..." Shen Lang continued to sweat. This girl was really absent-minded; she didn't even know how she walked. He said, "You definitely don't look at people when you walk, right? You're always with your head down, rushing around, aren't you?" Xia Youran thought about it carefully and felt that it seemed to be true. She said, "It seems so. How did you know?" Shen Lang pouted and said, "I guessed it. You don't even know you'll become..." "You're the center of everyone's attention, you must have just not noticed. There's no way everyone's eyes are blind, right? Think about it, if you weren't pretty, why would your lecherous boss...make a move on you, right? His female secretary is already very pretty, why is he still so interested in you? Men are all like that, always wanting more, never satisfied, not a single one of them is any good." Xia Youran laughed, "Aren't you including yourself in this?" Shen Lang was speechless, then laughed, "No, I'm different from others. They're always wanting more, I'm only interested in what's in the pot. Let them fight over what's in my bowl!" "Haha...you're so funny!" Xia Youran laughed again. "Shen Lang, can I ask you another question?" Shen Lang: "Go ahead and ask. I'm just here to chat, I can't not ask questions after I've been paid, right?" Xia Youran knew Shen Lang was joking, but she still felt a warmth in her heart and said, "Do you usually coax President Tian like this? Is she happy every day?" Shen Lang blushed and said somewhat ashamedly, "To be honest, I'm not that good. I spend very little time with her. I'm not a good man either, I have more than one girlfriend." Xia Youran's mouth dropped open in surprise, and after a long while, she said, "You mean...really?" Shen Lang said, "Didn't I just say that I'm the kind of person who can have one girlfriend while having another?" Xia Youran said worriedly, "Does President Tian know? Will she be very...sad?" Shen Lang said, "Yes, she knows." Xia Youran was even more surprised: "Then how come you two are still so...loving?" Xia Youran couldn't help but think of the conversation she overheard on the phone this morning where Shen Lang and Tian Qingya were doing "that" in the office, and her face flushed slightly. Shen Lang said, "This...it can't be explained in just a few words, hehe." Xia Youran was incredibly curious, but also felt a little sour. Even a woman as outstanding as President Tian was willing to share his love with another woman; she probably had even less of a chance. "If it can't be explained in a few words, then let me say three! I really want to hear your story, tell me, okay? But if you really don't want to tell me, that's fine too, after all, it's your private matter." Shen Lang said, "What's wrong with telling me? But don't scold me after I tell you, you might think I'm a promiscuous person!" Xia Youran hurriedly explained and clarified, "No, no, no, I think there must be a reason why they can get along peacefully, right?" Shen Lang laughed, "Ranran understands me so well. Having one true friend in life is enough, haha!" It was the first time Shen Lang had called her "Ranran" so affectionately. Xia Youran couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart; her heart was pounding. Since her mother passed away, it seemed like no one had ever called her so intimately. "Ranran?" Xia Youran murmured, somewhat lost in thought. This name evoked too many memories for her, some sweet, but mostly bitter. "Don't you like me calling you that? Then I'll change it," Shen Lang said with a smile. Xia Youran quickly denied it, saying, "No, no, I like it very much. You can always call me that."

Actually, Xia Youran was thinking, "Shen Lang, even if you called me more intimately, I wouldn't mind. It's a pity... you're someone else's man after all.
" Shen Lang said, "Alright, then I'll start telling you my story now. You'd better listen attentively!"
Xia Youran giggled and said, "You're not modest at all. 'Listening attentively' should be me telling you." Shen Lang shamelessly said, "Okay, okay, then hurry up and say 'listening attentively,' or I won't tell you a story!"
Xia Youran: "Okay, okay, this humble woman is all ears. Great hero, hurry up and tell me your romantic tales!"
As she spoke, she subconsciously leaned closer to Shen Lang, finding a more comfortable position, completely unaware of how natural this action was.
Shen Lang noticed Xia Youran's "unconscious" actions and felt a little strange. Enjoying the wonderful sensation of the beautiful woman's soft breasts pressing against him, he couldn't bear to wake her. He subtly tightened his embrace, casually slapping the bedside table, and said, "Speaking of which..."...
Time passed slowly, and he talked for over three hours. By the time Shen Lang finished recounting his "romantic escapades," it was already getting dark. The night outside deepened, and apart from the bustling streets and noisy entertainment venues, the entire city gradually merged into the embrace of darkness.
But this had nothing to do with the warmth of the room. One by one, the lights outside came on, quickly covering the entire city, but the room remained dark. The light streamed through the window, adding a soft and tranquil atmosphere.
Listening to Shen Lang's story, Xia Youran alternated between tears and laughter. She felt regret for the misunderstanding between Lin Yu and Shen Lang, admiration for Rong Danru's boldness in love and hate, moved by Tian Qingya's painstaking efforts in raising her sister, relieved by Zhao Siyan and Shen Lang's reunion after eight years, empathized with Hu Luoluo's pitiful background, found Xi Chenyue's terminal illness amusing, was curious about Ji Xiyan's quirky personality, and was surprised by Zuo Qiuyan's absurd demands.
However, Shen Lang didn't mention Yi Xueman. Even if there was some romantic involvement between them, Shen Lang wouldn't dare say it; after all, she was a national idol.
After hearing the story, Xia Youran was deeply moved and couldn't calm down for a long time. "Shen Lang, you're so lucky to know so many beautiful women! And those other women are lucky too, I really envy you!"
Shen Lang said, "You don't need to envy them anymore. Happiness is in your own hands. Actually, think about it, aren't you all over now? I promise you won't be sad anymore. From the moment you bravely escaped that ignorant and sinful mountain, happiness has been gradually approaching you. Although you suffered a lot in the shelter, you learned a lot. If it weren't for that knowledge, would you have the life you have today? Everything you have now is something you earned with your own hard work, and no one can take it away! Forget the past, live well, and you will be even happier in the future, you know?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Xia Youran felt both joy and sorrow. Shen Lang, without you, could I be happy?
Xia Youran pondered this question carefully. In just one day, she had fallen hopelessly in love with this man.
Shen Lang, without you, Xia Youran won't be happy...

Chapter 118 Sleeping Beauty
That day, after leaving the ball, Lin Yu declined Yuwen Zhiang's offer to escort her and returned to her dormitory alone.
Yuwen Zhiang didn't seem to be intentionally escorting Lin Yu; it looked like he was putting on a show for someone. Watching Lin Yu's receding figure, a cold smile appeared on Yuwen Zhiang's face, his mind seemingly calculating something.
At this moment, a glamorous young woman emerged from the shadows, throwing herself into Yuwen Zhiang's arms like a fledgling swallow, saying, "Senior brother, shouldn't the game end? If you keep playing like this, I'll get jealous."
Yuwen Zhiang pinched the glamorous woman's ample breasts hard, saying, "You slut, haven't you satisfied yet? I was just seeing Shen Lang's reaction, why are you so jealous?"
A hint of spring flashed in the glamorous woman's alluring eyes, and she giggled, "I'm just worried about you! Don't frown, let's go..." Come on! "
Yuwen Zhiang was pulled towards the parking lot by the seductive woman, muttering: "I really can't figure it out, why doesn't Master let me touch that pretty boy? When he was not cultivating, I would crush him to death like an ant, but now it really takes a lot of effort to kill him. It is true that a woman's kindness can only bring trouble to a tiger! "
The charming woman said: "Brother, it makes sense for Master not to let us touch him, because we are not sure whether the version of "Bone Refining Technique" practiced by Shen Lang is authentic. Let him practice first. The higher his cultivation level, the more proof that what the old man Hu Tie left to him is authentic? It is beneficial and harmless to us. When he is no longer useful, Master can send him to the west with just one finger!
Yu Wenzhi said with a sinister smile: "Why don't I know?" But I can tell now that it's true, so why delay it like this?
The charming woman said: "Master said that Shen Lang's identity is not simple. He seems to have some relationship with the people of Zuo Zong. Master doesn't want to offend that old woman of Zuo Zong. It's not like you don't know." Yuwen Zhiang said with hatred: "Liu Zhuxuan" "That damned woman, I'll make her wish she were dead sooner or later!"
the alluring woman rallied in indignation. "That's what she deserves! That old woman is ruthless; she almost killed my senior brother!"
Yuwen Zhi'ang's eyes reddened, and he said coldly, "A humiliation I'll never forget! I'll make her grovel before me sooner or later!"...
Lin Yu didn't remember how she got back. She only felt her body stiff, had spent the night in a daze, and then plunged into the library, where she stayed for a whole day without saying a word. He Xinglian stayed by Lin Yu's side the whole time, trying to talk to her, but Lin Yu was like a stagnant pool, not a ripple could be stirred. She remained expressionless and silent.
Seeing Lin Yu's utterly despondent state, He Xinglian was almost in tears. She worried that if Shen Lang didn't come, Lin Yu would definitely... But she had said everything she needed to say, she had done her best, and she really didn't know what to do next.
That night, Lin Yu returned to her dormitory like a beautiful zombie, mechanically washing and scrubbing before going to bed. But her eyes were wide open, unblinking, hardly resembling sleep.
He Xinglian spent the longest day and night of Lin Yu's life with her, completely absorbing the scent of despair emanating from her.
The next morning, He Xinglian bought breakfast for Lin Yu, but Lin Yu didn't even glance at it, suddenly grabbing a book, seemingly heading to the library again. He Xinglian panicked, shouting, "Xiao Yu, wake up!"
Lin Yu finally looked at He Xinglian, her face blank, expressionless, her eyes vacant and lost.
He Xinglian's newly accumulated courage and anger vanished instantly at Lin Yu's dazed gaze. She opened her mouth but couldn't utter a word. A pang of sorrow gripped her heart; she rushed over and hugged Lin Yu tightly, stroking her increasingly thin body, her heart aching with heartache.
He Xinglian felt increasingly guilty and finally couldn't help but cry. It was all her fault for meddling; otherwise, how could she have caused Lin Yu so much pain?
"Shen Lang, you bastard!"
He Xinglian cursed inwardly. "Why haven't you shown up yet? Do you want both Lin Yu and me to break down before you're satisfied?"
Right now, He Xinglian had no idea who would break down first, her or Lin Yu. She could still cry, still make a scene, still think, but Lin Yu was practically a lifeless corpse—that was the most frightening thing!
Through her teary eyes, He Xinglian seemed to see a tall figure appear at the doorway. She thought she was seeing things and hurriedly rubbed her eyes. Yes, there was someone. Gradually, the tall figure finally became clear—it was Shen Lang!
He Xinglian could hardly believe her eyes. Was it really Shen Lang?
At that moment, the resentment in He Xinglian's heart vanished instantly, replaced by a surge of wild joy. She frantically shook Lin Yu's thin shoulders, excitedly exclaiming, "Xiao Yu, Shen Lang, Shen Lang's here! Look!"
Lin Yu mechanically gave a charming smile, offering no other reaction. He Xinglian was filled with despair. Was this how Lin Yu would be from now on? No!
He Xinglian released Lin Yu and ran to Shen Lang, pleading, "Shen Lang, please save Lin Yu! Please save her! She's gone mad!"
Shen Lang was startled. The bouquet of roses in his hand fell to the ground. He had painstakingly persuaded the administrator to let him into this newly built graduate student apartment building, only to find this as his first sight. If it had been Lin Yu's hysterical roars and curses, it would have been easier for him to accept.
But what Shen Lang saw was a stagnant pool, a lifeless Lin Yu. This sight made Shen Lang's heart tighten, his chest aching.
He Xinglian quietly left, closing the door behind her for the two people suffering terribly from their love. However, she didn't leave; instead, she squatted down by the door, sitting on the cold floor. In the past, He Xinglian would never have dared to adopt such an unseemly posture, but now she didn't think about that. She had only one thought in her mind: for Lin Yu to recover quickly.
He Xinglian suddenly felt a sense of relief, filled with confidence in Shen Lang. She believed Shen Lang could definitely wake Lin Yu. Lin Yu was poisoned, and Shen Lang had the only antidote: his love.
Looking at Lin Yu's expressionless face, Shen Lang was at a loss for words. Seeing Lin Yu's pale face, he could no longer suppress his emotions and kissed her luscious lips deeply…
For the past two days, Lin Yu had been letting her body control her brain; her mind seemed to have stopped functioning. She couldn't hear, smell, or taste anything. Sometimes she could see He Xinglian speaking, but she couldn't hear a word she was saying, as if watching a silent movie. This state lasted for an unknown amount of time. Lin Yu felt herself being tightly embraced by someone both strange and familiar. The feeling was unlike anything she had ever experienced—so solid, so warm, yet so distant. She reached out to grasp them, but her arms seemed unable to lift. She wanted to speak, but it was as if she had forgotten how to speak; she mechanically opened her mouth, but no word came out. However, her brain seemed to begin working again, albeit very slowly.
Suddenly, Lin Yu felt as if her mouth had been sealed shut by an oppressive force, as if the other person wanted to unleash all their strength upon her.
Lin Yu suddenly felt the urge to resist. Although she didn't know what was happening, she had a vague feeling that this behavior was wrong. She had to resist; she had to push away this oppression. But her strength was negligible compared to that person's; she couldn't budge him an inch. The pressure grew increasingly intense, even forcing open her mouth. Something strange forcefully entered, writhing, ravaging, and rampaging within her.
Lin Yu felt he was abusing her. She finally remembered she had teeth, so she slammed them shut and began to bite fiercely.
Shen Lang finally understood what excruciating pain meant. His tongue was being torn apart by Lin Yu, and blood gushed out, flowing from the corners of their mouths.
Shen Lang didn't resist. He was even somewhat pleased; Lin Yu had finally regained some vitality. As long as she recovered, he didn't care if he bit off his own tongue. Shen Lang remained motionless, letting Lin Yu bite him, thinking, "Let her vent. Then everything will be alright."
Suddenly, Lin Yu felt her sense of taste and smell return. She tasted a faint salty flavor, with a hint of fishiness. She felt like she was chewing something, but the oppressive feeling remained.
Her arm finally moved, and Lin Yu pushed away the oppressive pressure. She saw a tall figure standing there, a trail of blood running from the corner of his mouth—a gruesome sight.
"Ah—"
Lin Yu gasped softly, her face pale, finally uttering her first sound in two days.
"Shen Lang!"
Lin Yu finally recognized the person before her—the one she had longed for, the one who had caused her unbearable pain, the one who had turned her into a zombie. "But why is he bleeding?"
All of Lin Yu's senses had returned. She noticed the strangeness in her mouth, touched it with her finger, and found it covered in blood!
"What happened?"
Lin Yu finally remembered what had just happened. The scene was playing back in her mind like it had been filmed on a DV camera—she had bitten him like that! As for why she had bitten him, Lin Yu couldn't remember.
"I bit you?"
Lin Yu asked, somewhat dazed.
"Mmm!"
Shen Lang nodded.
"Why did I bite you?"
Lin Yu continued to ask.
"Because I kissed you,"
Shen Lang said.
"Kiss me?"
Lin Yu was startled. Her first kiss was gone just like that? Her tender first kiss, and she didn't feel anything at all. It was so disappointing! "Why did you kiss me? Did you ask for my permission? You robber!"
Shen Lang laughed, "You were bewitched by a demon, and I came to save you, but you wouldn't wake up, so I had to use my trump card. Luckily, it worked. Now, aren't you awake?"
Lin Yu suddenly found it ridiculous: "I'm not a three-year-old child, nor am I Sleeping Beauty."
Shen Lang said, "Okay, I admit I'm lying. I'm a knock-off version of a fake prince. However, you did indeed play Sleeping Beauty before."

Chapter 119 My Period Arrived
Lin Yu suddenly burst into tears, a little hysterical, slapping Shen Lang wildly and cursing him as a big jerk...
Shen Lang finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had hoped to hear Lin Yu curse him for a long time, and now this scene had finally appeared, although it was a few minutes late.
Shen Lang somewhat savagely pulled Lin Yu into his arms and kissed her fragrant lips again. This time, Lin Yu didn't bite him again, but reacted intensely, wishing she could melt into this kiss.
After a long while, their lips parted. Shen Lang looked at Lin Yu's noticeably thinner face and said, "Baby, you've lost weight."
Lin Yu blushed at the word "baby," tears glistening on her face. She choked out, "Isn't it all your fault?"
Shen Lang leaned in and gently kissed away the tears on Lin Yu's face, saying, "Yes, it's my fault. I know I was wrong. From today onwards, I'll give you my care, and I'll make you plump and healthy again!"
Lin Yu smiled through her tears and retorted, "Who wants to be plump and healthy? That would make me a pig! I don't want that!"
Shen Lang said, "You are..." "I'd rather be a pig than a sow. You'll be the sow, and I'll be the boar. We'll have a whole bunch of piglets." Lin Yu clenched her little pink fists and pounded on Shen Lang's chest. "Go to hell! I don't want to be a sow! You're the pig! You big pighead! I hate you so much!"
Shen Lang said, "Okay, okay, baby, I promise I'll never make you angry or sad again, okay?"
Lin Yu hummed in agreement and said, "You said it yourself. If you make me unhappy again, I'll... castrate you and then kill myself!"
Shen Lang was speechless. Why did that sound so familiar?
"Oh right, she mentioned it once after we did that kind of thing with Xi Chenyue, though the wording wasn't exactly the same, but it was the same idea." Shen Lang broke out in a sweat. So women like this kind of torture? Looks like I'll have to be more careful in the future!
"Baby, are you done now? Let's go eat. Look at you, you're so thin it breaks my heart." Shen Lang stroked Lin Yu's face.
"Wait!"
Lin Yu said, "Tell me what to do next."
Shen Lang said, "What do you mean, what to do?"
Lin Yu said bitterly, "You already have other girlfriends, right? What are you going to do with us?"
Shen Lang said, "Baby, do you have any good ideas? I can't just break up with them all, can I?"
"Them?"
Lin Yu was startled by Shen Lang's words. She thought there was only Rong Danru, but she didn't expect there to be others. She asked anxiously, "How many women do you have?"
Shen Lang pretended to count on his fingers and said, "Not many, about five including you." "What? Five!"
Lin Yu's face was filled with disbelief.
Without a word, Shen Lang hugged Lin Yu and showered her with kisses. He now found this method of treating women to be incredibly effective: "Alright, alright, let's talk about this later, okay? If you have any complaints, we can discuss them after I finish the college entrance exam, okay?"
"What? You're taking the college entrance exam?"
Lin Yu was startled again. One surprise after another, one astonishment after another, Lin Yu felt her heart couldn't take it.
Shen Lang said, "Yes, I want to go to university, I want to go to Huaxia University, isn't it because I want to be closer to my darling?"
Lin Yu suddenly felt a little sad and said, "Shen Lang, are you still blaming me? I really didn't look down on you back then, really, you have to believe me." Shen Lang hugged Lin Yu and kept kissing her face, saying, "Baby, it's okay, it's okay, everything is fine now, we should both be happy, okay? The important thing is, we need to stay away from that big stick Yuwen from now on."
Lin Yu was finally amused and scolded, "You stingy little devil!"
Shen Lang said, "Yes, yes, I am stingy, but why do I hate that Yuwen Zhi'ang so much? It's so strange, like we had a grudge in a past life."
Lin Yu said, "What grudge in a past life? It's clearly a grudge in this life." Shen Lang said, "Who cares when we had a grudge? Anyway, I won't offend others unless they offend me. If they do, hmph, kill them first, then kill them again, then kill them again!"
Lin Yu laughed, "Stephen Chow said 'rape them first, then kill them, then rape them again, then kill them again,' you're wrong!"
Shen Lang spat, "Who would rape a lousy man like him? Just chop him into eight pieces and throw him to the dogs!"
(At this moment, Yuwen Zhi'ang, who hadn't gotten out of bed yet, was awakened by a series of sneezes. He was furious. "Which bastard is cursing me again?"
Lin Yu'an laughed. "Heh, what can you do to him? He knows martial arts. He once single-handedly took down eight thugs." Shen Lang sneered, "That Yuwen big stick is disgusting. He uses such old-fashioned methods to pick up girls. It's a disgrace to the 21st century. Luckily, my darling wasn't bewitched by those with ulterior motives, otherwise, what would I be doing? I'd be crying my eyes out. No, I feel like I've been cheated. I'll get my revenge sooner or later!"
Lin Yu'an) Fu said, "Alright, alright, you stingy little thing, look at you, acting like a child."
Shen Lang said, "How am I like a child? I'm so different from a child!"
Lin Yu said, "How are you different? Look at your temper, how are you any different from a child?"
Shen Lang said, "Children eat breasts, I don't eat them." Lin Yu blushed and spat, "Go to hell, you little pervert!"
Shen Lang yelled, "Auntie, I want to eat breasts."
Saying that, he bared his teeth and claws and attacked Lin Yu's high breasts.
Lin Yu blushed and didn't even think to dodge, and was easily caught by Shen Lang.
"Mmm—"
The first time her breasts were touched, Lin Yu was a little overwhelmed. Her sensitive body trembled slightly, and her body went limp, collapsing onto the bed.
Shen Lang pressed down on her without hesitation, laughing, "Baby, why didn't you dodge?"
Lin Yu was overwhelmed with shame and whispered, "This is my way of apologizing to you, okay?"
Shen Lang said, "How can I let my baby apologize? If anyone should apologize, it should be me, right? But, these breasts still need to be eaten." With that, Shen Lang suddenly lifted Lin Yu's top, instantly revealing her high, firm breasts encased in black lace lingerie. The black lace made her fair, pink skin appear even more translucent, and the two soft mounds... They trembled slightly, like two restless little white rabbits, gazing at each other through a narrow valley.
Shen Lang said, "Humans are so cruel. These two are a match made in heaven, why so heartlessly separate them? Like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, so cruel. Today I'll be the Magpie Bridge, let them be intimate for once." He stretched out his large hand and squeezed the two little white rabbits together, pressing them against each other repeatedly.
Lin Yu, with her super-sensitive constitution, quickly began to pant heavily, her eyes glazed, and she said in a seductive voice, "You big pervert, trying to take advantage of me with such a high-sounding excuse, shameless!"
Shen Lang said, "I'm doing a good deed, doing good and enjoying pleasure at the same time, benefiting both myself and others, why not?"
"Ah..."
Lin Yu let out a seductive moan, grabbing Shen Lang's large hand that was moving downwards, her face flushed as she said, "Don't touch me down there, only touch me up there today, I'm not ready yet."
Shen Lang said, "I haven't even touched you yet, why are you already moaning?"
Lin Yu, panting, said laboriously, "Just giving you a heads-up, I'm not feeling well these days."
Shen Lang laughed, "So you're on your period once a month, should I let you know?"
Lin Yu was a little embarrassed, "Pah, shameless!"
Shen Lang said, "I'm just being polite, how is that shameless? Even a model student should let their period know."
Lin Yu was exhausted from Shen Lang's touch and begged for mercy, "Please, have mercy on me, okay? I'm already a little wet, if you keep going like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold back."
Shen Lang said, "Are you really wet? I don't believe it, come on, let me touch you."
Lin Yu struggled immediately, shouting, "No way..." …Ah…Help…”
At this moment, He Xinglian, who had been squatting outside the door, heard the noise and was startled. Not knowing what had happened, she was worried that something was wrong with Lin Yu, so she jumped up reflexively and pushed the door open with a “bang”…

Chapter 120 Interrupting a Good Thing
He Xinglian felt that something was wrong when she saw the situation in front of her. The two of them were "fighting" on the bed with their clothes disheveled. Lin Yu was on the bottom, and her screams sounded very miserable. Judging from the appearance, Lin Yu was really about to be killed by Shen Lang, but the “death” was the same as the “death” of Yu Xianyu. He Xinglian was a little embarrassed and cursed inwardly. This little brat, usually so delicate and timid like Lin Daiyu, I didn’t expect her to be so unrestrained in bed. She is simply a born harlot. You really can’t judge
a book by its cover! He Xinglian’s sudden intrusion as an uninvited guest made the two people on the bed even more embarrassed. After a long time of stunned silence, Shen Lang finally made the right choice. He chuckled and climbed off Lin Yu. He reached out and wanted to help Lin Yu fix her underwear and the clothes that had been lifted up.
However, He Xinglian had already seen through Lin Yu's ample bosom. Any attempt to cover it up would be futile. When Shen Lang reached out, Lin Yu slapped his hand away without thinking, rejecting his "kindness." Wasn't this just making things worse?
He Xinglian felt strange. She had seen Lin Yu's impressive assets before, but this time it seemed particularly different. The two nipples were much brighter and more vibrant, almost dazzling, and seemed more energetic, with a mesmerizing crimson, alluring yet eerie. It was a color He Xinglian had never seen before, or rather, she had never noticed before. Out of curiosity, she couldn't help but take a few more glances. Since those glances were consecutive, Lin Yu felt as if He Xinglian was staring intently at her breasts. Lin Yu blushed deeply under He Xinglian's gaze, jumping out of bed as if electrocuted. She turned around, hurriedly straightening her clothes and disheveled hair, calming her racing heart, and said, "Xiao Lian, I didn't know you were out. I'm sorry, I... um..."
Lin Yu's words trailed off, and she suddenly didn't know how to continue. She glanced at Shen Lang, who was sitting with his eyes downcast, seemingly lost in thought. Lin Yu couldn't help but feel annoyed. This jerk! Didn't he see how embarrassed she was? He was acting like nothing was wrong! So annoying!
He Xinglian was also a little flustered. She was also confused by Lin Yu's half-finished sentence. How was she supposed to explain this "sorry"? What was she apologizing for? What did their intimacy have to do with her?
He Xinglian couldn't find a suitable way to say "I'm sorry," but she still had to say it. With a wave of her hand, she said in a very generous manner, "It's okay! I'm glad you're both alright. Xiaoyu, you scared me to death these past two days. Shen Lang, you really have a way with things. You cured our Xiaoyu in less than twenty minutes. Thank you!"
Shen Lang finally couldn't hold back anymore. Both girls seemed a bit off. One of them was caught in an affair and actually said "I'm sorry" to her best friend. And the other one, he, Shen Lang, was flirting with a girl and actually said "thank you" to her. How could he understand that? Shen Lang felt a little embarrassed and said awkwardly, "Hehe, it's nothing. I'm not that good at this either. The key is that we have a foundation of affection. It's like going to school. If you have a solid foundation, it's much easier to review later, haha!"
As soon as Shen Lang said this, the two girls couldn't help but laugh. They burst out laughing, which eased the awkward atmosphere a lot.
He Xinglian thought to herself, "This Shen Lang is quite capable. Lin Yu has found the right person... But is it really appropriate for me to stay here any longer?" Seeing that they didn't seem to have had enough, she said, "Since you're all alright, I'll be leaving. You guys continue, hehe!"
He Xinglian was about to turn and leave when she suddenly heard Shen Lang say, "Xinglian, thank you! Without you, I don't know how bad things would have been, so I'd like to invite you to dinner. You're our matchmaker, so consider this a thank-you dinner."
Lin Yu's shyness hadn't completely subsided, her face was still a little hot, and she said somewhat awkwardly, "Yes, Xiaolian, let's have a meal together... Besides, I feel really hungry right now!"
He Xinglian pretended to scold her, "Now you know you're hungry? You haven't eaten for over a day, of course you're hungry! You were like a lost soul just now. Love, the power of love is truly great, it can make someone feel hungry!"
Lin Yu felt a little embarrassed and stamped her foot, "Xiaolian!"
"Alright, alright, now you know you're shy, you were yelling like that just now." He Xinglian said halfway, then suddenly turned to Shen Lang and said, "Shen Lang, do you remember your promise?"
Lin Yu looked at Shen Lang strangely, what did she mean? Did Shen Lang make any promises to Xiao Lian?
Shen Lang shrugged and said, "Of course I haven't forgotten, I can't forget and I dare not forget!"
He Xinglian said, "Then come with me."
Shen Lang asked, "Where to?"
He Xinglian said, "To my house. I suppose it's a bit inconvenient at your house."
Shen Lang remembered that the three Tian Qingya sisters were still living in the courtyard, and it was really inappropriate to hold a "thank-you banquet" there. He said, "Okay, no problem!"...
An hour later, the three of them arrived at He Xinglian's house, a duplex mansion, carrying large and small bags of ingredients. He Xinglian ushered the two into the living room, saying, "This is my little nest. I won't mention Xiaoyu, he comes often. Shen Lang, this is your first time here, please feel free to look around, make yourself at home."
Shen Lang exclaimed, "A mansion, a mansion! Is this a larger duplex? Can you live here by yourself?"
He Xinglian said, "And Xiaoqing and Xiaoqian are here too, you should still remember them, right?" Shen Lang replied, "Of course I remember, where are they now? Why don't we invite them over for a meal? We bought so much, we can't finish it all anyway, and it'll be more lively with more people." He Xinglian joked, "Shen Lang
, you don't have any ulterior motives, do you? My two goddaughters are still so young!"
His eyes widened. "What? God-nieces? Aren't they your employees?"
He Xinglian replied, "Of course they're not just employees. What? Is there a problem? Is it not allowed?"
Shen Lang asked, somewhat puzzled, "It's not a problem, it's just strange. A niece is a niece, but why are they god-nieces? Besides, you're not that far apart in age, are you?"
Lin Yu said, "They are. Xiaolian is 23 this year, and Xiaoqing and Xiaoqian are both 18 and are currently sophomores in college."
Shen Lang was even more confused. He said, "What's going on? They're about the same age, and they don't seem like twins. And they're saleswomen, god-nieces, and sophomores in college? Can you just explain it to me clearly?"
He Xinglian smiled. He said, "Why are you, a grown man, so curious? Fine, I'll explain. Xiaoqing and Xiaoqian are orphans. Their fathers were both employees of my father's company. Later, the company organized a group trip, but unfortunately, they were in a car accident, and both girls' parents tragically died. My father adopted them, making them his goddaughters. So, naturally, they are my god-nieces. They were born in the same year, but Xiaoqing was born a little later. They help out at my shop whenever they have free time, and I pay them 1000 yuan a day! The salary and bonuses are ridiculously high. It feels like I'm working for them, not for them."
He Xinglian said this... Upon hearing this, Shen Lang felt relieved and sighed, "So that's how it is. We're in the same boat, aren't we? But why do I keep hearing them call you 'sister'?"
He Xinglian said, "I can't expect them to call me 'aunt' or 'god-aunt,' can I? We're all about the same age, it'll make me sound old."
Shen Lang chuckled, "Hehe, that's true. You can call them over. I'm going to the kitchen now."
Lin Yu stopped Shen Lang and said, "Shen Lang, do you need our help?"
Shen Lang said, "No—need—to! Just stay put, I don't want you to work too hard."
After saying that, he carried a large pile of things into the kitchen. His words made Lin Yu's heart flutter with joy, sweeter than honey.
He Xinglian, however, looked on with goosebumps, staring at Shen Lang's retreating figure and saying, "Xiao Yu, this husband is so great! I'm so jealous!"
Lin Yu replied, "If you like him, just go for it! He's the type who doesn't turn down anyone; he's got several girlfriends already!"
He Xinglian's mouth dropped open in surprise, not because she was surprised that Shen Lang had several girlfriends—she'd known that for a long time—but because she was astonished by Lin Yu's nonchalant attitude: "Xiao Yu, you know all about it? He told you?"
Lin Yu said bitterly, "Ugh! That big bad guy, I don't know what kind of luck he had with women, he got four girlfriends in less than two months! What's even stranger is that his four girlfriends can get along peacefully, it's just too...unacceptable. If it weren't for...I wouldn't want him anymore." He Xinglian advised, "Xiao Yu, don't talk nonsense. You two finally got together, you should cherish it. As for him having so many girlfriends, what does that matter? In terms of looks, figure, and education, where are you lacking? So, in the end, it's still uncertain who will win! Don't worry, I'll be your strong support. From now on, you can keep my lingerie shop and beauty salon as your own, we'll..." "Make it look beautiful, enhance our core competitiveness!"
Lin Yu said, both amused and touched, "Thank you, Xiao Lian!"
He Xinglian said, "Don't be so polite, we've been sleeping in the same bed for four or five years after all!"
Lin Yu blushed and chuckled, "Go to hell, it's not just a bed, it's a bunk bed!"
He Xinglian said, "A bunk bed is still a bed, they're a unit, and we're a unit too. Just watch how our beautiful duo beats up Shen Lang's messy girlfriends! With Lin Yu's face, which is like a femme fatale, she doesn't even need to dress up to bewitch that little rascal Shen Lang. If she goes to a beauty salon..." "One transformation, hehe, won't you steal Shen Lang's soul?"
Lin Yu, a little shy, said, "Alright, alright, look at what you're saying, I'll become Chen Yuanyuan in a minute."

Chapter 121 Springtime
He Xinglian giggled, "Who's Chen Yuanyuan? I don't know her, anyway, I only know our beautiful Lin!"
Lin Yu said, "Stop bragging, if you say that again I'll scold you!"
He Xinglian begged for mercy, she was most afraid of talking about having a boyfriend, her father had pressured her several times, and each time she had a headache, she begged for mercy, "Okay, okay, I surrender, I won't say anymore, I'll call Xiaoqing and Xiaoqian first." ...
He Xinglian: "Xiaoqing? Come home with Xiaoqian after class today, the family has invited a..." "Free chef, we're having a special meal today!"
Xiaoqing: "Okay, Auntie, we'll be back in a bit!"
He Xinglian asked curiously, "Why are you being so well-behaved today? You're even calling me Auntie, did you get into trouble again?"
Xiaoqing immediately flattered her, "Auntie has such sharp eyes, you see right through us! We did get into trouble, and not just any trouble." He Xinglian's heart tightened, and she asked, "What happened?"
Xiaoqing: "Let's talk about it when we get home, it's hard to explain over the phone!"
He Xinglian said helplessly, "Okay, hurry back." ...
Lin Yu: "Xiaolian, what happened? What's wrong?"
He Xinglian shook her head and said, "I don't know, they just said we got into trouble, I asked her..." But she didn't say anything. These two brats have been getting increasingly unruly lately; it seems they need to be disciplined.
Lin Yu said, "You're all bark and no bite. Can you really do it? Isn't there someone right here?"
He Xinglian's beautiful eyes lit up. She glanced at Shen Lang in the kitchen and said, "Is that appropriate? Does he have an obligation to discipline my children?"
Lin Yu said, "Why are you being so polite? You can lend me your lingerie shop and beauty salon, why can't I lend you my Shen Lang?"
He Xinglian laughed, "Then I won't be polite!"
Half an hour later, He Xiaoqing and He Xiaoqian returned. Upon entering the house and seeing Lin Yu there, Xiaoqian said, "Auntie Xiaoyu is here too! That's great, now I won't be scolded by Auntie Xiaoyu..." "Oh no!" Lin Yu laughed. "Don't call me 'Auntie' anymore, it makes me sound old. Just call me 'Sister' instead."
Xiao Qing disagreed, saying seriously, "How could I be old... Oh dear, wait a minute, Sister Xiao Yu, why do you look so radiant today? Your brows are full of spring, and your eyes are sparkling with peach blossoms. Could it be that you've had a romantic encounter?"
Lin Yu didn't know if this girl was just flattering her or if she really saw through her, and scolded, "You have such sharp eyes!"
At this moment, He Xinglian, who had changed her clothes upstairs, said, "You little devil, what nonsense are you talking about? What spring and peach blossoms? How dare you? I'm warning you again, no early romances allowed. Studying hard is the only thing that matters!"
Xiao Qing said coquettishly, "Auntie, we're almost 19 years old." "Isn't it the season for love yet? Our prime is almost over, and once it's over, we'll be withered flowers and fallen willows, how will we ever get married? Waaah..."
He Xinglian rolled her eyes beautifully and said earnestly, "Do you know? Women should prioritize their studies and job hunting, they absolutely cannot let romance overshadow their ambitions!"
Xiaoqing was speechless, and Xiaoqian sighed to the heavens, "Auntie, aren't you raising us like sons? Our fate is too tragic!"
He Xinglian said, "Anyway, it's not a good match. Your godfather has transferred guardianship of you two to me, so I have to be responsible for you. I'm already 23 and I'm not in a hurry, you're only 18, what's the rush? Look at how I set an example!" "
Xiaoqing retorted, "Auntie, you're blinded by your choices! You've missed out on so many good men."
He Xinglian said angrily, "Isn't it your turn to lecture me! Hurry up and tell us what trouble you've gotten into?"
Xiaoqing and Xiaoqian's expressions changed upon hearing this. Xiaoqing tried to slip away, while Xiaoqian changed the subject, saying, "Auntie, didn't you say you hired a chef? Where is he? Hurry up and call him out so we can see him."
He Xinglian scolded, "Stand still, don't sit down! Don't change the subject! Tell us your problems honestly, or you won't get any food!"
Xiaoqing and Xiaoqian exchanged a glance, knowing there was no way to avoid it. Xiaoqing gestured with her lips, indicating for Xiaoqian to speak, while Xiaoqian shook her head, indicating for Xiaoqing to speak as well. He Xinglian, both amused and exasperated, said, "Now you know how to be modest? Xiaoqing, you're the older sister, you go first!"
Xiaoqing gave a pitiful look and said cautiously, "Actually, it's nothing serious, we just skipped a few classes, and we got caught. The teacher wants to call our parents, otherwise... we won't be allowed to take the final exam."
He Xinglian sensed something was off. She was a student too, and of course knew that skipping a few classes normally wouldn't get her parents called. She asked, "How many classes did you skip?"
Xiaoqing said a little guiltily, "Auntie, you should ask us how many classes we attended, it's easier to remember that."
He Xinglian and Lin Yu almost fainted. This was called "skipping a few classes"? Judging from her tone, it was more like "not attending many classes." He Xinglian suppressed the turmoil in her head and asked weakly, "Then how many classes did you attend?"
Xiaoqing looked at He Xinglian's face and said weakly, "Well, we attended the first class and the last class, so we finished what we started." "Finally, He Xinglian couldn't take it anymore and sat down on the sofa. Lin Yu quickly rubbed her temples and said, "You two are too... too much! You made your aunt so angry!"
Xiao Qing continued, "Auntie, we're sorry, we didn't mean to upset you, but this semester ends today. Next are all practical classes, and final exams start in a month. The counselor said that if we can't see our parents, we don't need to attend the practical classes, and as for the exams, we'll get zero. Zero means we can't advance, and this is university! If we can't advance, people will laugh at us."
He Xinglian's face turned ashen. "You knew people would laugh at you? What were you doing back then?"
Xiao Qing said, "We accidentally signed with an agency, and now we're professional models. We have so many gigs every day, we really don't have time for classes."
He Xinglian really wanted to faint. "Accidentally? Accidentally became professional models? Are you really that desperate for money?"
Xiaoqing argued, "No, it's not like that. I only did modeling for fun at first, and did it part-time a few times. But after signing the contract, I was a bit powerless. They have unfair terms, and Xiaoqian and I were powerless. If we breach the contract, the penalty is 10 times the amount of money. Where are Xiaoqian and I going to get that
much money?" He Xinglian asked, "How much is 10 times the amount?"
Xiaoqing's voice was pitifully low: "1 million!"
"What? 1 million? That's about the profit of my lingerie store in a year!"
He Xinglian was a little frantic. Xiaoqing said pitifully, "But there's only one year left on the contract, it'll be over soon."
He Xinglian was furious and blurted out a curse: "Bullshit!"
Xiaoqian suddenly interjected, "Finally, I hear Auntie swear. It's not easy!"
He Xinglian said irritably, "Shut up. I didn't ask you to speak. Stand still!"
Xiaoqian pouted, rolled her eyes, and continued to observe the ceiling.
Lin Yu said, "Xiao Lian, we can't entirely blame them. The key is that the agency is despicable; we have to sue them!"
Xiao Qing said, "Auntie Xiao Yu, we can't win a lawsuit. This company has powerful backers, and they said a 10x penalty for breach of contract is standard practice in the industry; there's no way to sue." Lin Yu said, "So there's no other way?"
Xiao Qing said, "It's not that there's no way. As long as Grandpa intervenes, it'll be fine. Grandpa runs such a big business; he must know many high-ranking officials. Just give them a small gift, and with a little intervention, the matter will be resolved." "That'll do."
He Xinglian scolded, "Pah, you little devil, are you all brawn and no brains? Giving money to those corrupt officials is worse than just paying the penalty for breach of contract! Besides, your grandfather is a respectable businessman, clean his whole life, you want him to give money to those corrupt officials? How could you even think of that!"
Xiaoqing stuck out her tongue and said, "I was just saying, why are you reacting so strongly, Auntie?" Just as the women were at their wits' end, Shen Lang suddenly came out. He had been listening in the kitchen for a long time, and he knew that if you had an acquaintance, this kind of thing could be resolved with just a word.
"Don't worry, leave this to me,"
Shen Lang said.
The four girls turned around together. Xiaoqing and Xiaoqian saw Shen Lang and felt he looked familiar. After thinking for a moment, Xiaoqing remembered first and exclaimed excitedly, "You're that...that...Mr. Shen Lang who bought underwear, right?"
Xiaoqian, reminded by Xiaoqing, also remembered that this handsome guy had brought them over 4,000 yuan in bonuses. She excitedly said, "Shen Lang, yes, Shen Lang, what are you doing here? Could it be...no way? You're our aunt's uncle? My god, when did you two hook up? This is the first time our aunt has brought a man home!"
Except for Xiaoqing, the other three felt like they wanted to vomit blood. How could this girl's associative ability be so strong?
Shen Lang said somewhat dejectedly, "I'm not your aunt's uncle, I'm..."
Before he could finish, Xiao Qian beamed and said, "Hehe, I misspoke, I misspoke, hehe, not our aunt's uncle, but my and Xiao Qing's uncle, hello uncle!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing suddenly realized and hurriedly said, "Hello uncle!"
Shen Lang was about to vomit blood, and said, "You're wrong again, I'm not your uncle either!"
Xiao Qian said somewhat confusedly, "Not our uncle? Then whose uncle are you?"
Shen Lang finally spat out blood (in his imagination), "I'm no one's uncle! I'm your Aunt Xiao Yu's boyfriend!"
Xiao Qing suddenly realized and said, "Oh, I see! No wonder Aunt Xiao Yu looks so radiant, she's got a man, haha, hahaha..."
Shen Lang and He Xinglian rolled their eyes. Although that was the truth, it sounded so awful coming from this girl.
Lin Yu was so ashamed she wanted to disappear. She didn't even dare to lift her head. In her heart, she cursed, "You little brat, I'll make sure you never find a boyfriend!"

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