Urban Shen Lang (Complete) - Chapter 25

Chapter 210 Devoted and Unwavering
Her lips were sweet and fragrant, her beauty like jade, gentle as water, yielding and inviting, ready to be taken. This kiss lasted an unknown amount of time; just moments before, it was bright daylight, but by the time their lips parted, it was already dark, the distant mountains shrouded in mist and twilight. ^^ Shen Lang cupped Xia Youran's blushing face and asked, "Youran, is this your first kiss?"
Xia Youran blushed slightly, trying to pull away from Shen Lang's large hands, but lacking the strength, and pursed her lips, saying, "No, it's not."
Shen Lang expressed doubt, teasingly saying, "Not? But I noticed you don't know any technique at all; your lips are swollen!"
Xia Youran blushed even more, and said coquettishly, "You bad man! My first kiss was given to a certain pighead."
Shen Lang was stunned, realizing he had been tricked by the beautiful girl, and feigned anger, saying, "You dare call me a pighead? Look at this big pighead of mine!" "I'm not going to ruin this delicate flower of yours!"
With that, Shen Lang kissed Xia Youran's luscious red lips again, this time going even deeper, gently parting her pearly teeth to find her nimble, soft tongue, beginning an almost domineering entanglement… Their lips and tongues
intertwined, and Shen Lang's hands weren't idle either. One hand slipped inside the V-neck of Xia Youran's t-shirt, and to his surprise, Xia Youran wasn't wearing a bra—nothing underneath, just two small nipple covers protecting her most crucial area. Shen Lang chuckled softly, "Youran, it seems you're not wearing anything underneath, just those two things."
Xia Youran weakly groaned, tightly embracing Shen Lang, as if she wanted to merge with him, clearly aroused. She said shyly, "This was a gift from President Tian. She said this way I don't need to wear a bra, and it'll be cooler." Shen Lang was somewhat surprised. Qingya gave it to her? Did this mean Tian Qingya was using it too?
Shen Lang's mind started racing. He definitely had to "investigate" the situation later; his good wife was starting to get bold.
Shen Lang kissed Xia Youran and touched her body, thinking to himself that the unspoken rules had been completely broken, and there was no need to hide it anymore. Although the current situation was somewhat accidental, with lust outweighing affection, Shen Lang didn't intend to deny it. So he said, "Youran, how about becoming Lang-ge's wife?"
Xia Youran was stunned, her face lighting up with joy, but after a long pause, she said, "No."
"Not good?"
Shen Lang was a little surprised and puzzled, and asked curiously, "Why? Give me an explanation first." Xia Youran felt weak all over from Shen Lang's touch, and felt a surge of pleasure from her chest. She couldn't help but kiss Shen Lang's body and face with all her might before slowly saying, "Brother Lang already has President Tian. You Ran doesn't want to ruin your relationship. President Tian treats You Ran like a sister, and You Ran doesn't want to be the kind of woman who repays kindness with enmity." Shen Lang understood
. So that's why. He said, "If Qing Ya doesn't mind, can you agree to it?"
Xia Youran hesitated for a long time, struggling internally, and finally said, "No."
Shen Lang was even more surprised and asked, "Why?"
After having intimate contact with Shen Lang, Xia Youran was no longer so nervous and shy. She said slowly, "You Ran knows that Brother Lang must be thinking of taking responsibility for her, but You Ran doesn't want Brother Lang to take responsibility. You Ran is willing, and it was You Ran who actively seduced Brother Lang." "Brother, this can't be attributed to you. People can tell that Brother Lang has feelings for You Ran, but he hasn't completely fallen in love with her yet. You Ran believes that love has dignity and shouldn't be a form of charity or compromise. So, You Ran shouldn't shamelessly be Brother Lang's woman unless he completely falls in love with her."
Shen Lang felt relieved and couldn't help but be touched. He realized this girl was so serious about love. He said, "You Ran, I admit I have feelings for you, but feelings turning into pure love takes time. Give Brother Lang some time so I can completely fall in love with you, okay? However, I'm not completely in love with you yet, but in my heart, I already consider you my woman. If anyone tries to take you away or bully you, I will fight them to the death. So, You Ran, be my wife, let me protect you for the rest of my life. Anyway, it's only a matter of time!"
Xia You Ran still wouldn't budge: "No, I want to be a woman with backbone. You Ran doesn't want love given out of pity, otherwise Brother Lang will look down on me."
"Love given out in contempt?"
The term sounded novel, and Shen Lang chuckled. "How is this charity? At most, it's... you should know what it is. Nowadays, many people establish a relationship before developing feelings. Don't worry too much about the form and process."
Shen Lang felt he was running out of words; this girl was too stubborn, and his persuasion seemed so weak.
Xia Youran continued to refuse: "Many people don't include me, and I don't want to be one of them. I just want things to develop naturally. Even if we do *that*, if Brother Lang still doesn't completely fall in love with Youran, Youran doesn't want to establish a relationship." Shen Lang exclaimed, "If we do *that*, you'll be my de facto wife, why not establish a relationship?"
Xia Youran gave the same reason: "Doing *that* doesn't mean anything. Let's just treat it as a one-night stand. When dawn breaks, we'll pretend nothing happened. Youran will still be Youran, and Brother Lang will still be Brother Lang."
Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat: "I can't do that. I don't want a one-night stand with you, and I can't pretend nothing happened."
"Not a one-night stand is fine, then it'll be every night. Whenever you want, Brother Lang, come find me. You Ran is very willing to give herself to you. However, You Ran still won't acknowledge you as your wife unless you fall deeply in love with her."
Shen Lang was completely dumbfounded, feeling utterly helpless and speechless. Frustrated, he could only let his hands roam over Xia You Ran's body, her smooth, watery skin irresistible.
But Shen Lang knew that this wasn't the right time to take advantage of her. This girl loved him to the core, yet she still insisted on the sanctity of love, unwilling to compromise. Although Shen
Lang also wanted to take advantage of her now, for the sake of her dignity in love, he decided to restrain himself and save her first time for when she truly fell in love with him.
Unable to find words, Shen Lang resorted to his savage and unreasonable ways: "You Ran, I don't care about one-night stands or nightly encounters. Since we've already done this intimate thing, you're mine. You can only love me for the rest of your life, and you can never leave me." Xia You Ran endured the ravages of Shen Lang's large hands, breathing heavily, and said with difficulty, "You Ran is willing to wait for Brother Lang. I'll wait as long as it takes Brother Lang to fall in love with me. However, You Ran doesn't mind doing this intimate thing with Brother Lang at all."
By the end, Xia You Ran's voice was almost inaudible.
Gradually, Shen Lang's large hand wandered down to Xia Youran's lower body, finding it already soaked. He laughed, "Youran, you've become a nun now."
Xia Youran didn't understand what he meant and asked, "What nun?"
Shen Lang laughed, "Master (wet)!"
Xia Youran was stunned, finally understanding the homonym's meaning. Her face flushed even more, and she protested, "Brother Lang is so mean, making fun of me!"
Shen Lang said, "Since ancient times, villains have often been heroes. They love their country and their beauties. The more wicked a man is, the more heroic he is!"
"Pfft..."
Xia Youran couldn't help but laugh, "What kind of twisted logic is that? You're a villain, but am I a beauty?"
Shen Lang answered the question with his actions, kissing Xia Youran's small mouth again, capturing her smooth, fragrant tongue and sucking it forcefully, thirstily savoring her nectar. Xia Youran was once again captivated by the kiss, her body writhing restlessly. Her clothes had already risen above her chest, and Shen Lang had removed her nipple covers, revealing two round, snow-white breasts that trembled gently, reflecting a milky, luminous glow, like silver plates in the sky, dazzling Shen Lang's eyes. Xia Youran let out a soft moan, her body completely limp. Even the caresses had made her tremble, let alone being so naked before him.
Xia Youran's breasts weren't necessarily as large as Tian Qingya's, but they were more exquisite, like two cherished treasures presented to a man for the first time, their two rosy nipples fresh and delicate, pink and vibrant.
Shen Lang released Xia Youran's small mouth, bent down and took one of her nipples into his mouth, savoring it as if it were the most delicious thing in the world.
The nipple was attacked, and Xia Youran couldn't withstand the stimulation. Her body arched high, seemingly trying to accommodate Shen Lang's invasion, murmuring incoherently. Her brows furrowed, her face flushed, a mixture of pleasure and pain on her face, her breasts throbbing and contracting.
Shen Lang slipped one hand under the hem of her dress, sliding it up her calves. The smooth touch, the taut skin, her firm, rounded breasts, slender and elastic.
A little further up, her panties were soaked with fluid, dripping down her breasts, leaving a sticky residue.
Shen Lang knew things were going badly; if this continued, things would escalate. So he quickly withdrew, releasing Xia Youran's body.
Xia Youran was aroused by Shen Lang's constant caresses and was gradually reaching her climax when Shen Lang suddenly withdrew. This made Xia Youran extremely uncomfortable, feeling an emptiness both mentally and physically. She asked indignantly, "Brother Lang, why... aren't you coming anymore?"
Shen Lang smiled bitterly, "Didn't I just say that Brother Lang hasn't completely fallen in love with you yet? My desire outweighs my love. If I were to take you like this, it wouldn't be fair to you."
Xia Youran was deeply moved. She had clearly been aroused, and Brother Lang must have been even more so, yet he had willingly let her go to protect her feelings. This showed that Brother Lang truly cared about her feelings. Even if she gave herself to Brother Lang like this, it would be worth it, Xia Youran thought to herself.

Chapter 211 Happy Life
When Shen Lang and Xia Youran returned hand in hand, it was completely dark. The stars in the sky twinkled listlessly, probably close to nine o'clock. The village was quiet now, without the hustle and bustle of the day, like an old ox that had worked hard all day and was resting peacefully. Only occasionally could you hear a dog barking and the sound of a television, probably showing a martial arts drama with lots of action.
Xia Youran asked curiously, "Brother Lang, why are they turning the TV so loud? Aren't they afraid of disturbing other people's sleep?"
Shen Lang didn't directly answer Xia Youran's question, but smiled and said, "When you came out of the mountain valley, did the village have a TV?"
Xia Youran shook her head and said, "Eating was a problem, let alone a TV. Even if there was a TV, we couldn't watch it. The village didn't have electricity at all. Only the foreman at the mine had one. The mine had electricity, but he had a big wolfhound and an iron gate. Nobody had ever seen his TV, only heard the sound."
Shen Lang said, "That's it. A few years ago, Chengjia Village was similar to yours, no electricity and no TV. It's only in the last two years that we've gradually gotten some. A few years ago, I bought a color TV for the village, but it didn't have electricity, so it was kept at Uncle Cheng's house for us to watch. The village is still not very wealthy. Only a few families have TVs, so the TV is basically a public property. During the day, we have to work in the fields, and at night..." Dozens or even hundreds of people would gather in front of each television set, all watching the same channel. During commercials, they would chat, drink water, or do other chores, just like watching a movie. So, with so many people, there was a lot of noise; if the volume was too low, the people at the back wouldn't hear, so it had to be loud.
Xia Youran was a little curious. She had seen many people watching movies together, but she had never seen anyone watching television together. She said, "Brother Lang, shall we go take a look?"
Shen Lang said, "Sure, let's go to Uncle Cheng's house. His yard is big, and there are many people there, so it's the liveliest. Since only this one television is in color, the others are black and white, and everyone prefers color." Xia Youran said, "Are we just going to watch it in the yard?"
Shen Lang laughed, "Of course! Otherwise, how could so many people fit in the house?"
Xia Youran smiled shyly and said, "Oh, I see. I think it's really fun!"
Saying this, Xia Youran took Shen Lang's hand, snuggled against him, and walked towards Cheng Guangyuan's house. Once outside the courtyard, they could see shadowy figures inside, even a few people sitting on the wall.
Xia Youran said, "Brother Lang, let's just stand here and watch. I almost don't want to disturb them. I feel that although their lives aren't wealthy, they are very kind and live fulfilling lives."
Shen Lang sighed, "Yes, they are the most honest and simple mountain people. They would rather be poor than cut down trees on the mountain to sell for money, and they would rather go hungry than hunt a rabbit. In my eyes, they are the most lovable mountain people." Xia Youran said, "Brother Lang, is that why you chose this place as your seed base?"
Shen Lang said, "Yes, I thought of this place without any hesitation. I felt it was my duty..." "We must help them make their lives better."
Xia Youran looked at the people chatting and laughing in the courtyard. Some women were sewing shoe soles, some were shelling peanuts, and children were running around, their laughter filling the air. Xia Youran was a little tipsy and said, "I wish I could live here someday. I think they are so happy, it's like a paradise." Shen Lang asked, "You really want to live here?"
Xia Youran replied, "Yes, the mountains are beautiful, the water is beautiful, and the people are beautiful. It's much better than living in the city."
Actually, Xia Youran had another thought in her heart: she wished she could live here with someone she loved.
Shen Lang said, "That's easy. You can apply to Qingya to stay here long-term."
"Really?"
Xia Youran was a little skeptical.
"Why not? In the future, when our seed base is built, we will also build a research institute and staff dormitories here. This place will be like a branch office, and you can be the manager of this branch office." "Manager?"
Xia Youran felt that this term was far removed from her own life.
Shen Lang smiled and said, "What? You don't want to?"
Xia Youran said somewhat uncertainly, "No... I just feel... can I handle it?"
Shen Lang said, "I believe you can do it well. The main task of this manager is to act as an intermediary between the head office and the villagers, playing a role in communication. You are responsible for collecting the villagers' needs, opinions, and suggestions, and then reporting them to the head office. You are also responsible for the procurement and allocation of materials here, such as scientific research equipment, agricultural supplies, and other daily necessities."
Xia Youran was a little surprised: "So much! Can I do it well?"
Shen Lang said, "Silly girl, you're going to be the manager, you're the general coordinator. The company will definitely need to hire people in the future, and the specific work will be handled by the subordinates. You just need to give orders." Xia Youran said, "Then won't people be idle?"
Shen Lang said, "How could that be? It's just a different division of labor. What you need to do is to be responsible for the operation of the entire branch company and keep everything in good order."
Xia Youran said, "But I still don't have confidence."
Shen Lang said, "It's not like I'm asking you to take office immediately. It would be good if the seed base could be completed by the end of the year. So, you still have six months to improve yourself. Learn more from Qingya. Isn't Qingya self-taught? She only ran a small restaurant before, and before that, she worked odd jobs everywhere. She didn't go to school or receive any special training, but she's doing very well now, isn't she? So, you should have confidence in yourself. Even if you don't do well, I will help you."
Xia Youran thought to herself, although this would mean being separated from Brother Lang for a while, and perhaps not seeing each other for a long time, it was rare for Brother Lang to trust her so much. No matter what, she had to do her best. If she wanted to become Brother Lang's woman, she couldn't let him look down on her. Brother Lang didn't like pretty faces, and she didn't want to be a pretty face who couldn't do anything.
"Brother Lang, don't worry, You Ran will work hard, and you'll be amazed in six months!"
"Alright, I'll be waiting to see. Okay, let's go back. It's cool in the mountains at night. You haven't been in the mountains for a long time, you might not be used to it. Staying outdoors for too long isn't good for your health."
Xia You Ran nodded obediently, walking slowly back beside Shen Lang, her heart filled with warmth and gratitude. She was touched by Shen Lang's thoughtfulness and care, and deeply moved by this feeling.
The air was crisp and clear, filled with an indescribable fragrance that made Xia You Ran feel content. At least, she had already received half of Brother Lang's love. With this half, how far away could the other half be?
There was no sun in the sky, only a half-moon. Xia You Ran's heart was filled with brightness, as if she had suddenly run from the cold winter to the warm spring. Everything seemed vibrant and full of life, exuding an intoxicating atmosphere.

Chapter 212 Keep Trying
When the two returned to the small courtyard, they saw Tian Qingya lying on a large recliner under a pomegranate tree. It was made entirely of bamboo, with adjustable height, serving as both a small bed and a recliner. Tian Qingya, who had been lost in thought, hurriedly smiled and waved to them upon seeing them return, gesturing for them to come over.
Xia Youran smiled and shook her head, not going over, but discreetly returning to her room. She felt a little guilty now; she had taken over Lang Ge's time for too long, and it was time to give it back to Sister Tian.
Like many small mountain villages, in Chengjia Village, each household had a small, independent courtyard, the smaller ones about three or four hundred square meters, and the larger ones no more than an acre. The residence occupied only a small part; the rest of the courtyard was used as a nursery or vegetable garden, planted with various fruit trees or vegetables.
The courtyard is surrounded by a rough but sturdy stone wall. A dense ring of fruit trees, elms, or mulberry trees grows around the perimeter of the wall, reflecting the deep affection the locals have for these trees.
Elm seeds evoke memories of a sorrowful and heavy past; a string of seeds is a memory, a handful a story. In those times, food was the eternal topic of conversation. Mulberry trees symbolize a final remembrance of the traditional farming lifestyle. Silk production was limited, primarily for self-sufficiency, mainly used to make important garments such as wedding attire and funeral clothes—these were the most important things in their lives.
As for the various fruit trees, it was simply a matter of habit. Besides grains, mountain people rarely had access to delicacies; fruits were the most readily available. "Living off the mountain" wasn't about hunting or plundering, but about relying on their own labor. Even more elaborately, some people plant various lush vines under the trees, which twine around the trunks, forming a dense, impenetrable wall of trees. This creates a mysterious little world, enveloping the entire courtyard in shade. It also serves an important function: protecting against smaller mudslides and landslides.
This little courtyard is just like that, exquisitely decorated. Living in such a courtyard is more effective than air conditioning; even at midday, there's no heat. Uncle Cheng has clearly gone to great lengths. Tian Qingya reclines on a deck chair, gazing up at the starry sky, appearing serene and tranquil. From afar, her beautiful profile presents a perfect, flowing curve, like a goddess sculpture sculpted by a divine hand, captivating Shen Lang with a sense of longing. Shen Lang walked over gently and smiled, "Sister, when did you get back?"
Tian Qingya smiled and said, "I've been back for a while. Uncle Cheng's house has two of these chairs, so I had someone bring one over for me. Come and try it out, it's so comfortable to lie on."
Shen Lang chuckled, took off his shoes, climbed onto the rattan chair, and lay down next to Tian Qingya on the wide recliner. Without saying a word, he pulled the beautiful woman into his arms, kissed her delicate little ear, and whispered, "Sister, is something on your mind?"
Tian Qingya enjoyed her lover's tenderness, feeling incredibly sweet inside, and said, "How did you know?"
Shen Lang said, "I rarely see you lost in thought, and you seem to be frowning. I guessed you had something on your mind." Tian Qingya sighed softly, without saying a word, but turned over and hugged Shen Lang tightly, as if using all her strength, as if venting a sense of self-reproach and regret.
Shen Lang said with great concern, "Sister, what's wrong? Tell me, okay? I'll definitely help you." Tian Qingya's body trembled slightly, and she said sadly, "Husband, I'm sorry, I feel so useless."
Shen Lang's heart sank, and he asked, "What happened? Why do you say that, sister?"
Xia Youran's tone was a little regretful as she said, "Husband, my period came again a couple of days ago."
Shen Lang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Is that a big deal?"
Tian Qingya said, "How can it not be a big deal? It means I... am not pregnant." Shen Lang smiled and said, "Good sister, if you're not pregnant, we'll try again." "Why are you so upset? Don't you know that when you're upset, I'm even more upset than you?"
Tian Qingya said, "I'm sorry, sister, I made you sad."
Shen Lang kissed Tian Qingya's delicate red lips and said, "Silly sister, you're apologizing again. It's okay, we're still young. When can't we have a baby? Besides, we've only done it once. Can we be sure we'll get pregnant? That's too miraculous. It's okay, come on, let's keep trying!"
Tian Qingya wanted to say something, but her lips were already sealed by Shen Lang. She swallowed her words with a soft "Mmm," passionately responding to her lover's ardent kiss. A masculine breath washed over her, and Tian Qingya's body quickly went limp, unable to muster any strength. Her tongue was captured by Shen Lang, and feeling his forceful, passionate kiss, Tian Qingya felt sweet as honey in her heart, quickly losing herself in the storm of kisses.
Shen Lang's large hand slipped under the edge of her clothes, caressing Tian Qingya's high, firm breasts, gently kneading them. They were as smooth as the finest silk, without a single flaw; the softness and sensation captivated him. Tian Qingya's clothes were peeled off piece by piece. When Shen Lang removed her last garment, a flawless body appeared before him, shimmering like milk in the moonlight.
Tian Qingya felt uncomfortable and said softly, "Husband, we're still outside..."
Shen Lang silenced her with a finger, saying, "Can't you see the dense trees and high walls around us? No one will see us."
Tian Qingya relaxed somewhat, slowly opening her body, wholeheartedly opening her heart to her lover. Her hands caressed Shen Lang's body, her starry eyes half-closed, her lips slightly parted, her body temperature rising, uttering soft, seductive whispers that echoed in Shen Lang's ears. Shen Lang kissed his way down Tian Qingya's body, from her moist, soft lips and slender, snow-white neck to her firm, full breasts, her smooth, flat abdomen, and her mysterious, sacred pubic hair...
Tian Qingya felt waves of tingling pleasure emanating from that area, almost making her faint. She felt as if she were floating on clouds, a blissful sensation that made her moan loudly. Her body went limp, and she cried out, "Husband, I want to have your baby..."
Upon hearing this, Shen Lang seemed to receive a command, immediately rising up and beginning to cultivate Tian Qingya's fertile field. Plowing, tilling, harrowing, shoveling... watering, fertilizing, sowing... Shen Lang used the most primitive farming methods on Tian Qingya, making her fertile field more and more fertile and beautiful...
Tian Qingya's seductive voice suddenly rose considerably, a mixture of pleasure and pain, her soft and charming voice like a melodious celestial melody, sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low, sometimes soft, sometimes clear, constantly changing. The volume and melody were like celestial music…
A fragrant scent permeated the air, mingling with the cool evening breeze. The melodious "celestial music" made the two deeply entwined feel that although this was the human world, it surpassed even a fairyland…

Chapter 213: Love Without Regret.
The houses in the mountain village were quite far apart, but the two in the courtyard seemed to have forgotten their surroundings, as if they'd forgotten there was someone else in the house. Under Shen Lang's relentless onslaught, Tian Qingya almost unabashedly expressed her joy through her voice. ^^ Xia Youran was now suffering. Tian Qingya's captivating voice, from its initial deliberate suppression to its later unrestrained abandon, especially those long notes that seemed to come from falling off a cliff, Xia Youran heard them clearly, each sound like a kitten's claws scratching at her heart—a truly unbearable feeling.
The sound was incredibly evocative. Although Xia Youran had experienced such things, she had also witnessed them firsthand. The scenes of passionate lovemaking became increasingly clear in her mind. Gradually, Xia Youran found herself becoming aroused, writhing uncomfortably in bed. At her worst
, Xia Youran desperately wanted to rush out and beg that man for mercy, but ultimately lacked the courage and could only endure it. Tian Qingya's seemingly heavenly voice echoed in her ears, leaving Xia Youran both exhausted and heartbroken. She thought, "If only that woman were me..." But she wasn't.
In Xia Youran's heart, Tian Qingya was Shen Lang's rightful girlfriend, and she was at most a third party, the infamous mistress!
Xia Youran felt she didn't care about anything else. Being a mistress was fine, as long as she could be with the man she loved, what did it matter if she was a fourth or fifth mistress?
Unable to bear it any longer, Xia Youran tore two tufts of cotton from the quilt and stuffed them into her ears. But to her dismay, the sounds seemed even clearer with her ears plugged.
How could this be? How could this be? Was it really as the monk on TV said, "The environment is created by the mind, and appearance is born from the heart," or was she inherently a frivolous and wanton woman?
Xia Youran instinctively reached down and sadly discovered that she was completely wet. Good heavens, how could this be? Xia Youran was panicked and helpless, her face burning with embarrassment. The evidence was undeniable; even hearing sounds was this clear. She was truly hopeless. Xia Youran's mind raced with chaotic thoughts, and eventually, she drifted off to sleep, perhaps truly exhausted.
While asleep, though not soundly, she vaguely sensed a figure approaching her bedside, but the light was too dim for her to see clearly.
Xia Youran was frightened. Who was this person? What did he want?
Xia Youran tried to call for help, but it felt like something was stuck in her throat; she opened her mouth wide but couldn't make a sound. She tried to stand up, but her body felt like it was fixed to the bed; even lifting her head was difficult.
Xia Youran was in despair because she saw the dark figure lunging at her...
Xia Youran thought, "No, I can't! I belong to Lang Ge! I can't let another man touch me, even if it kills me!" So she used all her strength to struggle and finally sat up, closing her eyes in fear.
But after a long while, the imagined heavy weight didn't come. Xia Youran opened her eyes and saw that the room was completely dark; there was no sign
of the dark figure. The chirping sounds from the courtyard were gone, and outside the window was pitch black; the chirping of insects had also disappeared, and the world was completely silent. "Was this a dream?"
The next moment, Xia Youran buried her head under the covers. What was this? She was so ashamed; how could she have such a dream?
The next day, Xia Youran seemed distracted all day, mechanically following Shen Lang and Tian Qingya.
When others were talking, she sat there like a puppet; during meals, she would just stare blankly, holding her rice bowl; and she would frequently bump into trees or walls while walking.
Shen Lang was puzzled and felt a little guilty. Could it really be because of what happened yesterday? He couldn't find an opportunity to ask, so he gestured for Tian Qingya to talk to her.
Tian Qingya had already noticed Xia Youran's unusual behavior. Being a perceptive woman, she quickly recalled the previous night's events. She and Shen Lang had been fooling around in the courtyard; Xia Youran in the room couldn't possibly have missed it. Tian Qingya also noticed the strange look in Xia Youran's eyes when she looked at Shen Lang, and quickly figured out the reason.
Upon seeing Shen Lang wink at her, Tian Qingya immediately understood. She quietly pulled Xia Youran aside. She decided to talk to her first to figure out how to resolve the situation. If Xia Youran was truly devoted to Shen Lang, she wouldn't be so cruel; if it was just a passing fancy, she would try to reason with her. It
's much easier for women to talk than men and women; they could easily find an excuse to go somewhere secluded. The two women didn't go anywhere else. Perhaps coincidentally, Tian Qingya led Xia Youran to the place where Shen Lang and Xia Youran had taken a walk the day before.
Xia Youran felt increasingly uneasy. Could things really be such a coincidence? Remembering the intimate things she and Shen Lang had done in that place the previous night, Xia Youran felt her cheeks flush and her movements become awkward. Xia Youran's reaction didn't escape Tian Qingya's notice, but she didn't point it out. She simply understood that their relationship had probably progressed beyond what was expected; otherwise, Xia Youran wouldn't have reacted so strongly.
Tian Qingya gestured for Xia Youran to sit on a clean rock under a large tree and went straight to the point: "Youran, you seem troubled. Can you tell me?"
Xia Youran knew she couldn't hide it any longer, but she was still struggling with whether to be completely honest with Tian Qingya. If she were honest, she might have to leave Qingtian Company and never see Shen Lang again. Xia Youran was uncertain; could a woman keep a rival by her side? ...
Meanwhile, Shen Lang and several village officials, including Cheng Guangyuan, were still discussing the construction of the seed base. Shen Lang said, "Uncle Cheng, it's already mid-June. We must build the base before the winter wheat sowing in early October. It's a large project, mainly including a laboratory, greenhouse experimental fields, warehouses, and staff dormitories. We'll leave this part to the village. As soon as the village says it's ready, our funds will be in place immediately."
Cheng Guangyuan readily agreed, "Don't worry, Xiao Shen. Although the two construction teams in the village currently have work, they're finishing up and will definitely be back by the end of the month. After a few days of rest, we can start work again in early July. However, we're all amateurs. Could you perhaps hire some technicians from the city to provide guidance? We'll follow their advice on how to build and repair. The village workers still have work to do, and we..." "The rule is, experienced craftsmen with less than 10 years of experience are definitely not allowed to handle a trowel (a tool for building walls, as everyone should know)."
Shen Lang laughed, "Haha, I trust the craftsmen in the village. I can tell just by looking at the houses in the village. I used to work odd jobs on construction sites, but I was a laborer. Although I never handled a trowel, I can still tell the difference between good and bad work. I'll find a few engineers from Xiajing. Anyway, it's not some vanity project; we just want something practical, durable, and to build relationships. We'll discuss things with the engineers; we won't do anything fancy."
Cheng Guangyuan said, "That's no problem. Although we don't have much education, we still have discipline. Without rules, there can be no order. We'll definitely make sure they do a good job."
Shen Lang continued, "Also, Uncle Cheng, I plan to upgrade the village's irrigation system. We'll lay water pipes directly to the fields, so when it's time to irrigate, we can just turn on the tap and the river water will gush into the fields. We'll also get those sprinkler and drip irrigation systems."
Cheng Guangyuan and several village officials were overjoyed. Before electricity, the village relied on manual labor for irrigation, but even after electricity was available, few could afford it; one irrigation session could last for two years' worth of salt.
Cheng Guangyuan said, "That's wonderful! I've only ever seen those things on the news before, the kind that sprays water a long way. I never thought I'd live to use them."
Shen Lang laughed, "Uncle Cheng, that's nothing. In the future, every family in our village will build a small villa, with refrigerators, color TVs, telephones, computers, air conditioners, and running water. We'll live like city people."
Cheng Guangyuan and the village officials laughed themselves silly as they listened to Shen Lang's "grand plan." ...
Xia Youran was internally conflicted when she unexpectedly heard Tian Qingya say, "Youran, do you like Shen Lang?"
"Ah..."
Xia Youran, like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, jumped to her feet, stammering, "President Tian, I..."
Tian Qingya smiled and pulled Xia Youran back down to sit, saying, "Silly girl, how could I not guess what you're thinking? To be honest, Shen Lang is a good man."
Xia Youran could only listen with her head down, wondering what Tian Qingya was going to do with her.
Tian Qingya said leisurely, "I think something must have happened when he took you to the hospital and then home, right?"
Xia Youran hurriedly said, "Mr. Tian, actually..."
Tian Qingya interrupted Xia Youran, "You don't need to explain to me. This is something between the two of you, or rather, a secret. I don't want to know, or I can't know, I shouldn't know. Youran, you know, women always have it harder than men. They can't choose their birth; it's their fate. So they always think about choosing a good path, and marrying a good man might be a good path."
Tian Qingya paused, perhaps considering how to say next, which made Xia Youran increasingly uneasy. She even had a bad feeling. Was the reveal finally about to happen?
Come on, it's okay!
Xia Youran knew this day would come sooner or later, but she didn't expect it to come so soon. If she hadn't acted so distraught today and let Mr. Tian see it, perhaps she could have postponed it a little longer?
Xia Youran had absolutely no confidence in the outcome. Although Shen Lang had comforted her that Tian Qingya wouldn't object too much, Xia Youran just couldn't believe it. What reason did she have not to object? She had stolen her man and taken away her love.
Come on, whatever the result, Xia Youran would accept it, just like the song says: "Having loved in this life, I have no regrets about not being able to stay together; it's just that I committed too many sins in my past life..."

Chapter 214: Careful Guidance.
The village's planning meeting hadn't ended yet, but basically, Shen Lang was still talking while everyone else listened. This was tantamount to Shen Lang giving orders, and in fact, that was the case. Shen Lang was the boss; whatever Shen Lang said, the village did. Shen Lang said, "Uncle Cheng, what we're doing is a big, good, and confidential matter, so it's inevitable that some scoundrels will come smelling the fish, hoping to get a share or getting jealous of our achievements and trying to sabotage us."
Cheng Guangyuan agreed, "Yes, yes, we've seen this kind of thing many times. There are always some people who don't do anything themselves, who aren't ambitious, and who don't want others to do anything or be ambitious. When others achieve something, they think about taking a slice of the victory. It's despicable!"
Shen Lang said, "Yes, that's why we need to set up a security team... Ah, what, there are militiamen in the village? That's even better. Let's set up a security team based on the militiamen. They'll be hired by the company and will be paid monthly. In addition, I will send a few experts from the city to teach them some basic martial arts. That way, we'll be absolutely sure of everything."
He figured he should leave this task to Li Yiyang. What's there to be afraid of with hooligans? Actually, what's most frightening is hooligans. Organized and disciplined hooligans are the most terrifying. Li Yiyang and his group are that kind of people. Shen Lang believed that Li Yiyang would definitely pick out a few suitable candidates for him.
Cheng Guangyuan said, "That's great! There are some hot-blooded young men in the village, full of energy, not bad, just a real troublemaker. It'll be good to have an expert teach them a lesson, so they
won't cause trouble all the time." Shen Lang said, "That works too, very well, haha. Also, the company doesn't have the capacity to help the village build roads yet, so for the time being, the grain will have to be transported out via the Qingshui River. Therefore, we need to build a small dock where the Qingshui River intersects with the national highway, dredge any silted or shallow sections of the river, and repair the boats. I think with so many projects, the villagers won't be idle until October."
Cheng Guangyuan laughed, "Being idle isn't a problem, it's being idle that's worrying. Working makes you feel secure."
Shen Lang knew this was the truth; if they didn't do anything every day, they would feel uneasy.
“We’ll be sending another vice president and some researchers from the company in a few days. It would be best if the village could find a place for them to stay first, and they can move in once the lab and staff dormitories are built,”
Cheng Guangyuan said. “Don’t worry, Xiao Shen, we’ll definitely give the scientists the best houses. This old man has farmed all his life and has never seen what scientists look like before; this will be quite an experience.” His words resonated with the village cadres, who nodded and laughed heartily, their laughter echoing across the rooftops. …
Tian Qingya looked at the anxious Xia Youran and said with amusement, “Silly girl, what are you afraid of? I’m not trying to kick you out.”
"You're not kicking me out?"
Xia Youran was overjoyed to hear this, and asked incredulously, "President Tian, are you serious?"
Tian Qingya replied, "Yes, more real than pearls! By the way, please don't call me President Tian in private. If you don't mind, just call me 'sister.'"
Xia Youran was so moved that tears streamed down her face again, and she sobbed, "Sister!"
Tian Qingya gently wiped away Xia Youran's tears and said, "Youran, I can see that you're also a girl with a hard life, perhaps even more so than Qingxi and Qingyan. But now, we no longer feel bitter, and we live very happily. Heaven took away the happiness that was meant for us too early, but then Heaven sent Shen Lang to my side. Since then, all unhappiness and misfortune have disappeared.
This is a kind of compensation. Life is rarely always perfect. I once read a saying: When Heaven closes a door, it opens a window." That's exactly what it means; what's meant to be will be given to you by God.
I love Shen Lang, not just because he loves me, but because he helped the three of us sisters completely escape our past lives and get rid of the shadow of misfortune. There's an old Chinese saying, "A drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude," and I certainly wouldn't be an ungrateful person. You might think my love for Shen Lang wasn't entirely pure, that it contained an element of gratitude, but that was only at the beginning. Later, all that gratitude disappeared because he's a man worthy of love.
At first, I didn't care much about him having other women; I even felt guilty many times because I was also a later arrival. Before meeting me, Shen Lang already had more than one girlfriend. Later, as my love for him deepened, you realize that when love reaches a certain level, you don't care how many women he has, or whether you were a later arrival; you just love wholeheartedly, and stop thinking about everything else.
Shen Lang is indeed a womanizer, but his womanizing is so convincing that I have to admit it. He's not fickle or promiscuous; he genuinely loves every woman he loves. He treats all women equally, regardless of who comes first or who doesn't. Once he falls in love, he's completely devoted, almost possessive. If he loves you, even if you don't want him to, he'll relentlessly pursue you until he holds you in his arms and never lets you leave. So, if your love for him is strong enough, then persevere.
I noticed you seemed troubled and struggling to resolve something, so Shen Lang asked me to talk to you. Although he didn't say anything explicitly, I could guess what he meant. While we're not exactly soulmates, I can glean a lot from his eyes.
His eyes told me you love Shen Lang, but he's unsure if you love him back. That's the crux of the matter. Am I right, Youran? Xia
Youran was a little surprised. She already held Tian Qingya in high regard, and now she had to raise her opinion even higher. Tian Qingya was not only a gentle and kind woman, but also wise, composed, elegant, and noble—like a princess from humble beginnings, noble yet approachable, her words like a gentle breeze. If she were Shen Lang, she would definitely fall head over heels in love with this woman and place her in the most important place in her heart.
Xia Youran nodded, her heart filled with mixed feelings. Compared to Tian Qingya, she felt truly inferior, like the difference between a young lady and a maid. She felt a little ashamed.
Tian Qingya smiled and said, "Youran, don't underestimate yourself. Everyone has their own strengths, things that others can't match. If you think you don't, it's just that you haven't discovered them yet. In fact, many people never discover their most shining strength in their entire lives, so they remain mediocre. But once they discover it, they transform from Cinderella into a swan." Xia Youran said bitterly, "Can I do that too?"
Tian Qingya smiled and said, "Of course you can! If you don't believe in yourself, don't you believe in me?" "My sister never lies,"
Xia Youran said. "Then, sister, have you found your most shining point?"
Tian Qingya replied, "Half of it."
Xia Youran said enviously, "Sister, you're already so excellent even though you've only found half."
Tian Qingya said, "Sister is hardly excellent; at most, I've just barely passed. It was Shen Lang who made me realize I could do so much more. If it weren't for him, I'd still be running a small restaurant, worrying about my daily meals and living in fear of thugs." Xia Youran asked, "Then why have you only found half?"
Tian Qingya said, "I have found half. My confidence is already enough, but I haven't let that confidence play a bigger role yet because I feel I can do even better! Maybe in three years, maybe in five, I will definitely find my complete self. So, if I can do it, why can't Youran? Youran, believe in your sister, and believe in yourself. You can do it too."
Xia Youran said with a bitter taste in her mouth, "Can I?"
Tian Qingya said, "Do you know why Shen Lang isn't sure he loves you?"
Xia Youran asked, "Why?" "
Tian Qingya said, "Because you lack a reason for him to fall in love with you." Xia Youran: "Is that so-called most shining point?"
Tian Qingya smiled: "Youran is very smart, you got it right! Some people say that you don't need a reason to love someone, but that's inaccurate. Love isn't blind. To fall in love with someone, there must be a sufficient reason, otherwise why would he love you? Even love at first sight is based on satisfaction with someone's appearance and temperament, right? So, to make him fall completely in love with you, you must have something or some aspect that deeply attracts him, and then this attraction is gradually amplified and strengthened, and the final result is falling in love."
After Tian Qingya finished speaking, Xia Youran suddenly felt enlightened, as if the sky had suddenly become much brighter, and the gloom and depression in her heart had suddenly dissipated. She smiled brightly and said: "Sister, Youran seems to understand!"
Tian Qingya said: "So now do you know what you should do?"
Xia Youran said: "Shen Lang told me yesterday that he wants me to work in the village. I think I can make up my mind now." "
Tian Qingya said, "What will I do without you? I won't be used to it without your sister!"
Xia Youran said shyly, "Sister, you're teasing me again. Am I that important?"
Tian Qingya smiled and said, "Your work attitude is very serious. Why wouldn't you be that important? It seems you're still not confident enough. I hope that after working in the village for a while, you'll become more confident. I'll come to see you often."
Xia Youran said emotionally, "Don't worry, sister, I definitely won't let you down. Shen Lang said he'll let me come over after the grain seed base is officially built, but I want to stay here for now because there will definitely be a lot of tedious work to do. I'll stay here and help out for now."
Tian Qingya said, "Alright then. Tedious work is better for training people. Tomorrow, the company's vice president, General Manager Lin, will bring researchers over. You can stay here and help him."
Xia Youran nodded and said, "Your will definitely work hard!"

Chapter 215 Special Training Day
2: Lin Yan and Li Yiyang arrived one after the other with two separate groups. A long line of cars and trucks drove up, a truly impressive sight that excited the villagers. A sense of anticipation rose in their hearts; it seemed this construction of the grain seed base was for real, not a small-scale operation, and the village was about to be transformed. ^^ Although both groups were guests, they received drastically different treatment—Lin Yan's group was a delegation of scientists. In this remote mountain village, scientists were rarer than pandas, and most of them were in their fifties or sixties. The elderly folks, each with kind and gentle faces, received a heartfelt and warm welcome from the villagers, their respect overflowing.
Li Yiyang, however, brought a delegation of "experts" (thugs). Although they were now specially hired security guards for the Qingtian Company, wearing specially made uniforms, as the saying goes, "dog meat can't be served at a banquet." Having spent so much time in the underworld, their thuggish habits were too pronounced. Coupled with their burly, menacing faces, the villagers felt genuine fear, so aside from necessary pleasantries, they simply kept their distance. One of the "experts" sighed sincerely, "These days, it's hard to be a good person." This
sigh made Shen Lang break out in a cold sweat, but it wasn't without reason. It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality; similarly, it's easy for a good person to turn bad, but difficult for a bad person to turn good. These people, judging from their demeanor, were all scoundrels; was it possible for them to suddenly become good?
So, on a secluded hillside, a sullen-faced Li Yiyang gave his subordinates a special training session, with Shen Lang attending as a guest.
Li Yiyang lectured his men like this: "You bunch of bastards, stand properly! Damn it, you're security guards of a legitimate company now! Don't slack off! You've all seen that photo circulating online: one standing like a javelin, the other like a vermicelli noodle. That's the difference between a regular army and temporary workers." The difference. I have a requirement for you: if you're men, you'd better become regular soldiers... security guards? What's wrong with security guards? Don't look down on the word "security guard." The National Security Bureau also has "security guard" in its name; can it function without it?
Hey you, wasn't that you muttering something just now? I'm punishing you by not letting you eat dinner tonight, for looking down on the sacred security guards!
First of all, change your hooligan habits. Don't scare the village's matchmakers, especially Manager Xia. From now on, your boss won't be me
anymore; it'll be the beautiful Manager Xia you just met! Look at her, they're all around the same age, and she's already a manager. What are you? Thugs. If you don't behave yourself, you won't even be able to get married!
Remember, whatever Manager Xia says goes. Whoever she tells you to chop, you chop...
(Shen Lang interjects, "Don't kill anyone!") The boss said, don't kill anyone. Whatever Manager Xia tells you to do, do it immediately. Do what you're told, even if it means chasing a dog, never a chicken. Most importantly, Manager Xia is our boss's girlfriend. You need to protect her. If she loses her hair, I'll make you all turn around!
(The underlings shivered and shrank back. One of them continued muttering: "Hair loss is just metabolism, damn it!
From now on, you've fallen from hell to heaven." (Shen Langhan: "People usually fall from heaven to hell, but how do you fall from hell to heaven?
The government is changing fees to taxes, so we're changing too. Protection fees are being changed to wages. No need to go out and rob, no need to kill people, no need to fight for territory. Just patrol around, and you'll have a stable income every month. What more could you want?
So, from now on, you all need to change your fiery tempers. You need to learn to provide smiling service. Not only smile, but also serve. On weekdays, if the villagers need any help, big or small, be more attentive. Not only help, but help well. That way, you'll leave a good impression.
In their eyes, you're all criminals with criminal records. Do you know what a criminal is? Good... What, you've never been to jail? Damn it, even if you haven't been, you're still criminals!
Everyone needs to understand that the work of clearing your name is arduous .") And the road is long. Don't forget, you all volunteered to come here. If any of you mess things up for me, I'll make them regret ever being born.
Finally, let me reiterate your secondary task: finding a good wife... "A virtuous lady is sought after by a gentleman?" Who said that? Step forward! That's utter bullshit! You're not gentlemen at all!
If you don't reform yourselves, see which girl will marry you. Remember this: pursuing girls is fine, but no messing around. If they don't agree, give up. There are plenty of girls; you'll all have a chance. The key is your ability.
Your boss's boss, who is also my boss, that handsome guy over there, you all saw him, right? Look at him, he used to be in the underworld, but now he's living a very comfortable life. Learn from him. If you do well here, you can also be like your boss's boss, surrounded by women... Ugh, you can't be surrounded by women, you all... "Focus! There's only one boss in the world, can you compare to him?"...
Just as Li Yiyang finished reprimanding his men, Shen Lang walked over with a dark expression and said, "Haven't seen you in a few days, and your tongue has gotten better, huh?"
Li Yiyang chuckled and whispered in Shen Lang's ear, "I just watched 'Bright Sword' a few days ago. I saw Li Yunlong was really good at training his men, so I just followed his outline and changed the sentences a bit, hehe." Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat again and asked, "Is it all right now?"
Li Yiyang chuckled and said, "No problem, boss, don't worry. If they mess things up or don't work properly, I'll squeeze their balls out." The underlings shuddered at this, feeling a chill even in broad daylight. Damn, is being a security guard easy? The boss is too ruthless!
Shen Lang laughed, "It's not that serious, brothers. Don't be nervous. Don't you know your boss? He's got a sharp tongue... actually, he is..." "He's got a heart of stone, but when has he ever really fought with his own brothers? You guys eat and drink well here, and if you behave well, you might even find a girlfriend. Isn't that better than killing and slashing in the city?
Your task is easy: just protect the scientists, do what they ask, and help the village militia improve their skills.
I can tell you guys are all experts, and I believe you can do a good job. Everyone, are you confident?"
The henchmen roared in agreement, like a pack of wild beasts. The other beasts thought to themselves, "The boss's boss's words are so much more comforting than the boss's boss's. No wonder he's the boss's boss!
" Shen Lang said, "You guys can go fish now. I need to talk to your boss about something."
The henchmen roared in agreement again, scattered in a flash, and then with a few splashes, they became fish in the river, completely transforming into a pack of wild beasts... Fish aren't wild beasts? Who said that? "Step forward!"
After the underlings left, Li Yiyang said boastfully, "Boss, what do you think of the guys I picked? They're all as strong as calves."
Shen Lang said, "They look alright. Most importantly, they haven't been completely corrupted by you guys. They're still quite innocent and passionate. Otherwise, how could they be so easy to fool?"
Li Yiyang said with no small amount of pride, "Of course! I searched through hundreds of brothers in the outer hall and only found these few gems. How could I be wrong?"
Shen Lang said, "Stop the nonsense. Now for the important thing. Is your gang busy lately?"
Li Yiyang said, "The other gangs have been suppressed quite a bit, so we're not too busy. What's wrong?"
Shen Lang said, "I'm still a little worried. Your underlings all seem to have excess energy. You'd better stay and watch over them for a few days until they've adapted to life here before you go back. Also, get the internet cable installed as soon as possible and buy a few computers so they can play games and surf the internet when they have free time." "Yes, otherwise these guys will have nowhere to vent their energy and will definitely cause trouble. Besides, those scientists can't live without the internet either, so we need to hurry up with this." Li Yiyang said, "Don't worry, boss. What do we do? If that damn telecom company doesn't get us here within a day, we'll smash their business hall."
Shen Lang said, "Damn it, can't you stop resorting to violence all the time?"
Li Yiyang said, "You can't deal with those bastards without being tough."
Shen Lang said, "I don't care what you do, the most important thing is not to cause trouble for the village, understand?"
Li Yiyang pounded his chest loudly and said, "Don't worry, boss."
Shen Lang said, "I'm going back tomorrow. I have a cultivation method here. Take it and have Lin Yan take a good look. It will only benefit you, not harm you."
Li Yiyang said, a little confused, "Boss, is this some kind of peerless martial arts technique?"
Shen Lang said, "I'm not going to waste my breath on you. Watch my palm."
He then lightly pressed his palm against a nearby rock, silently.
Li Yiyang, not seeing anything unusual, scoffed, "Boss, what kind of skill is that? I can do that too."
He lightly pressed his own palm against the rock, but instead of the hard, cool feeling he expected, he felt a soft, burning sensation. The next moment, the large rock crumbled into a pile of fine dust, like flour, sending dust flying high into the air.
Li Yiyang was speechless, muttering to himself for a long time before suddenly hugging Shen Lang and wailing, "Boss, I love you to death! I dream of becoming a peerless master!"
Shen Lang shoved Li Yiyang aside, cursing, "Get lost! I have no interest in men. Remember, don't rush, practice slowly. If you have a wife in the future, you can practice together, it'll be faster. But there's a requirement: you two must truly love each other, otherwise it won't have any effect." "I've written down all the details here. The first part is the manual, and the second part is the moves. After you and Lin Yan have read and memorized them, burn it quickly."
Li Yiyang readily agreed: "Don't worry, boss, everything will be fine!"

Chapter 216 Falling in Love
These past few days, Su Muqing continued to run her business as usual. The shop was still booming, and she remained the focus of attention for many infatuated men. As always, she moved through the shop with her captivating charm, entertaining various "heroes" who were pouring money into her bank account. ^^ However, a small whirlpool was constantly swirling in Su Muqing's heart, preventing her from finding peace. That was the question of the restaurant's future. Ever since discussing it with Shen Lang that day, Su Muqing's heart had been restless. Could she really cooperate with Yi Xueman? She had no idea. After all, she had only met Shen Lang once, yet she had spoken so much with him, even Su Muqing herself found it strange afterwards.
Who is Yi Xueman? To use a very old and simple compliment, she's like someone who stepped out of a painting—no, descended from heaven! Her beauty is inviolable, her talent undeniable, her kindness unquestionable, and her perfection undeniable.
Although Su Muqing is also a woman, and a woman whose confidence is second to none, the possibility of meeting Yi Xueman face-to-face to discuss cooperation is still unsettling for her. Beneath her calm exterior often lies a racing heart. If she could cooperate with Yi Xueman, she'd do it even if it meant losing money! But why haven't they
heard anything these past few days? Not only has Shen Lang disappeared, but her friend Qin Muyue has also vanished. Have they been enjoying a romantic getaway?
The longer they've been missing, the more uneasy Su Muqing becomes. Could it be that Shen Lang is a swindler, cheating her out of money and sex, and that Qin Muyue has also been deceived? And Qin Muyue is too ashamed to face anyone and is hiding?
But surely not? Shen Lang didn't seem like a bad person. Although he was a bit glib, he was quite knowledgeable and talented. He was more than capable of doing honest work, so wouldn't it be a waste of his talents to be a conman?
The two conflicting thoughts in her mind were driving Su Muqing crazy. That's why she had been very irritable these past few days, often yelling at people. The shop's employees were wondering if it was due to irregular menstruation. A kind guy placed a box of menstrual relief cream in a conspicuous place...
Su Muqing was staring blankly at the box of menstrual relief cream when she realized what it meant and was about to explode when she suddenly felt her eyelids twitch. She turned her head and saw a tall figure appear at the restaurant entrance, exuding a powerful aura that attracted countless eyes. Beside the tall figure stood a stunningly beautiful woman with an almost frighteningly good figure, not much shorter than him. However, her face was completely obscured; a hoodie covered her head, and large sunglasses perched on her delicate, high nose, obscuring most of her features.
The woman was clinging tightly to the tall figure's arm, the two looking perfectly matched, a couple that instilled envy.
A waiter, seemingly momentarily stunned by the sight, quickly approached and led them inside.
Su Muqing felt a pang of jealousy and cursed under her breath, wondering why she couldn't find such a perfect man. She turned away in indignation. But as her eyes swept over him, she seemed to catch something, and she turned back, staring intently—hmyladygaga! That man was none other than Shen Lang, the man she had been longing for!
Bah, longing for him? He'd better dream on! She should be gritting her teeth!
But who was the woman next to him? Su Muqing couldn't figure it out. It definitely wasn't Qin Muyue. She was a bit taller than Yue Niang, and although she couldn't see her face clearly, her aura was undeniable; Yue Niang certainly couldn't compare.
Whoever it was, Su Muqing was already angry. Shen Lang, you bastard! Not only did you seduce our Muyue, but you're also two-timing us… or perhaps you've already dumped our Yue Niang?
Damn it, you pretty boy, so fickle, so easily bored, so easily abandoned! Just wait and see how I deal with you!
But since you're all guests, I'll give you some face for now…
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Su Muqing adjusted her expression and walked over with a bright smile, but those smiles looked fake, a bit like a knife hidden in a smile.
Su Muqing waved her hand, chasing away the somewhat infatuated waitress, and said in a slightly stiff voice, "Gentlemen, there are private rooms upstairs, please come with me!"
Although Su Muqing's face was all smiles, her voice just didn't sound right; she was about to explode with anger. She couldn't pretend to be enthusiastic.
Shen Lang was just in the mood. It would be a bit inconvenient to talk about this in the lobby downstairs.
However, Shen Lang found it a bit strange. Why did Su Muqing look at him like he was an enemy? What had he done to offend her?
Su Muqing slammed the door open of the largest private room, thinking to herself, "This is the biggest and most luxurious room. Letting you 'bleed to death' here is already doing you a favor." "Please come in, you two!"
The emphasis was on the last syllable, sounding somewhat sarcastic and clearly carrying a hint of resentment.
Shen Lang shrugged helplessly and pulled his female companion inside.
"Bang!"
The door slammed shut, startling both of them.
Shen Lang said discontentedly, "Hey, beautiful lady, what's going on here? Is this how you treat guests?"
Su Muqing glared at him, arrogantly placing one foot on a chair, her aura instantly becoming much stronger and more domineering.
But then a sad thing happened: Su Muqing seemed to have forgotten she was wearing a cheongsam. As a result, her entire thigh was practically exposed through the slit. And this beautiful woman, so confident in her skin, hadn't worn stockings, revealing a dazzling expanse of white skin. Su Muqing's eyes were clearly stung, and she immediately realized her mistake. She hurriedly pulled her foot down, her momentum instantly vanishing. She stamped her foot and said, "Shen Lang, what do you mean by this?"
Shen Lang was confused, thinking to himself, "I should be asking you what you mean! Showing me such white thighs right off the bat, isn't that a bit too forward?"
"What do you mean?"
Su Muqing pointed at the mysterious woman beside him, her face full of anger. "What does she mean?"
Shen Lang said "Oh," and then said, "She came here to eat. She heard your barbecue is good, so she came to try it. What, a customer comes in, and you're not welcoming her?"
Su Muqing's anger didn't subside. "Is she just a customer? You two are so intimate, where does that leave my Muyue?"
"Teacher Qin?"
Shen Lang said innocently. "What happened to Teacher Qin? I haven't seen her for many days. Is she alright?"
Su Muqing's mouth formed a "V" shape, and she trembled with anger. She pointed at Shen Lang's nose and scolded, "You, Shen Lang, have you no conscience? It's only been a few days and you've already fallen for someone else? Are you even a man? I hate irresponsible men the most!" Shen Lang broke out in a cold
sweat. So that's what this girl was after. He hurriedly explained, "Muqing, what are you saying? You've misunderstood!"
"Misunderstanding?"
Su Muqing wouldn't listen to Shen Lang's explanation. With the "newcomer" right there, the evidence was irrefutable. He was either two-timing or had fallen for someone else. Su Muqing wanted nothing more than to bite Shen Lang. "Misunderstanding my ass! The evidence is right here!"
Shen Lang was speechless. So this girl thought she'd dumped Qin Muyue and found a new woman, treating Yi Xueman as her new girlfriend… But in reality, Yi Xueman was indeed his new girlfriend. Yi Xueman still hadn't revealed her true colors, just watching with interest, finding it somewhat amusing. She seemed to like this straightforward and beautiful boss lady, who was quite loyal to her friends. Seeing
Yi Xueman's amused expression, Shen Lang shook his head helplessly. It seemed he'd have to explain. He grabbed Su Muqing, pulled her onto a chair, pressed her shoulders, stared into her eyes, and then…
then he heard Su Muqing scream—"What do you want to do?"
Su Muqing's eyes were filled with nothing but fear.
Shen Lang felt an urge to vomit blood. In TV dramas, when male leads so forcefully pinned down female leads, the women usually became obedient, listening to the male lead speak, misunderstandings were cleared up, past grievances were resolved, and then they would kiss and cuddle…
Even though they weren't in that kind of relationship, this domineering rule shouldn't have failed, right? Could it be that I, Old Shen, have a face that looks like it belongs to a pervert? Or is my expression too fierce, making beautiful women feel their chastity is no longer guaranteed?
"Damn, let's just get straight to the point, to avoid this endless whining: 'Beautiful lady, can you listen to my explanation first? I don't know what you're thinking (of course I do), but the truth is definitely not what you imagine (contradictory, isn't it? How can you say you don't know what she's thinking?) Last time, well, what you saw was an illusion. Teacher Qin and I just came here to freeload, it wasn't real.'
Su Muqing clearly wasn't going to believe him: 'Then...then...then I saw you two lying on the sofa, with your clothes up, your chests exposed, how do you explain that?'
Shen Lang told her directly: 'Teacher Qin had a stomachache after eating chilled watermelon, she thought it was menstrual cramps, and I was treating her.'
Su Muqing questioned: 'If it's a stomachache, treat the stomach, why did you touch her chest?'
'Uh...'
Shen Lang was a little confused. Did I, Old Shen, touch her chest? It seems I did, but not when you came in, okay? But since you think I touched her, then let's just say I did.
A thought flashed through his mind, and a string of nonsensical words poured into Shen Lang's mouth before he spat them out: "Hey, Miss Su, do you know anything about Traditional Chinese Medicine?"
Su Muqing shook her head, looking completely bewildered.
Yi Xueman, however, saw through it all; she figured Shen Lang was about to start bluffing again.
Shen Lang chuckled inwardly. Good that he didn't understand. So, he said seriously, "Traditional Chinese medicine is incredibly profound and complex. Many people only know the 'what,' but not the 'why.' Do you think that if you have a stomachache, you must treat the stomach? Actually, that's wrong. 'Treating the head when the head hurts, and the foot when the foot hurts' is incorrect. Even [a certain person] criticized this in their writings. You know, the human body is very wondrous and complex. It's filled with meridians, and as the saying goes, 'pulling one hair affects the whole body,' showing that all parts of the body are interconnected. Therefore, a headache might require treating the foot, and a foot pain might require treating the head. Similarly, there are many kinds of stomachaches; some require massaging the foot, some the head, and some the chest… The reasons behind these are very complex and cannot be explained to you in a short time."
Yi Xueman was practically bursting with laughter. Although she had long witnessed Shen Lang's impressive ability to use sophistry, this time he was using it on someone else, which was truly satisfying to watch. Judging from the proprietress's appearance, she was definitely a little dizzy.
In fact, Su Muqing was really a little dizzy. She didn't understand medicine, so she naturally didn't know whether Shen Lang was telling the truth or not. Plus, Shen Lang looked so serious and earnest that she was already about 80% convinced.

Chapter 217 Huge Disparity
However, Shen Lang's good luck ended there. Things were just so unfortunate; there were only three people in the room. Shen Lang was the one who started the conversation, so asking him for confirmation seemed unnecessary. Therefore, Su Muqing could only ask the other person for confirmation. In most cases, when we feel doubtful, we look at the expressions of others, and Su Muqing did the same. ^^ Perhaps it was Shen Lang's misfortune, or perhaps Su Muqing's good fortune. Yi Xueman, who was laughing so hard her face was almost twitching, didn't have time to completely wipe the marks from her face. Finally, Su Muqing noticed something amiss. It was clearly a suppressed laugh. If Shen Lang was telling the truth, why would his female companion be laughing?
Su Muqing suddenly realized that she had been fooled by that little rascal.
Su Muqing's face darkened, red and black lines appearing on her forehead. She wanted to explode, but ultimately didn't, because Shen Lang's hands were like two mountains pressing down on her shoulders. She managed to rise less than two centimeters before collapsing back down, unable to move. Su Muqing snapped, "Hey, what do you think you're doing?"
At that moment, she felt Shen Lang's hands were like two snakes, touching (actually, really pressing) her all over, giving her goosebumps. Her shoulders were so sacred; how could she let this philandering scoundrel touch them?
Shen Lang, however, remained unmoved. Su Muqing said he was "touching," and he actually "touched" a few times, then said, "Ah, Muqing, your cheongsam fabric is quite nice; it feels very nice to the touch."
"What? What kind of nonsense is this?"
Su Muqing almost fainted. At a time like this, he still had the mind to care about the fabric of his cheongsam?
Before Su Muqing could even finish fainting, she heard the guy continue, "What kind of satin is this? I'll make a few for each of my girlfriends next time!"
"A group of girlfriends?"
Su Muqing suddenly felt like fainting. Was this guy serious? If he was, he was incredibly shameless; if he was lying, he was utterly shameless... well, shamelessness and shamelessness seem to mean almost the same thing. Anyway, his skin wasn't skin anymore; it was iron!
"What do you want?"
Su Muqing's voice was almost pleading. She admitted that Shen Lang had successfully released her anger using this shameless method. She remembered a famous saying online: "When a person is shameless, they are invincible." Shen Lang could go and roam the world freely. Shen Lang chuckled and said, "Sorry, boss lady, I was indeed teasing you earlier. However, things aren't as bad as you think. I completely understand your concern for your best friend. As for our intimate behavior, it was entirely based on the principles of fairness, impartiality, and free will. There was absolutely no coercion involved, and both sides successfully resolved the matter amicably and politely." "Then tell me what exactly happened?"
Su Muqing demanded. She was gradually getting used to Shen Lang's tendency to exaggerate. What could she do if she wasn't? She wasn't as strong as him!
"No way."
Shen Lang refused decisively. "Although you and Mu Yue are good friends, this concerns personal matters. I think it's better for her to tell you, if she's willing. Anyway, things are definitely not what you think. It's not a bad thing; it might even be a good thing."
"A good thing? I'll be thankful if it's not a bad thing."
Su Muqing finally calmed down, but she didn't know what to do next. She had only vented her anger halfway through, and she hadn't explained things clearly enough. Everything was still unclear, but her anger had subsided. What was going on?
Out of some resentment, Su Muqing felt uncomfortable and unwilling to treat this adulterous couple politely, so she said, "You can wait here if you want to eat. I'll go call the waiter. Let me go!" Shen Lang
grinned and said, "Boss lady, don't be in such a hurry to leave. I've come to tell you something important. Are you ready?"
For some reason, Shen Lang's smile looked like crocodile tears to Su Muqing, extremely eerie. Full of vigilance, she asked, "Ready for what?"
Shen Lang said, "Ready to scream." "Scream? Why should I scream?"
Su Muqing was completely confused. She felt her thoughts couldn't keep up with Shen Lang's train of thought. Was he her nemesis? No way, he was Mu Yue's nemesis, what did it have to do with her!
Shen Lang pointed at his female companion and said, "Because of her, she can make you scream!"
Su Muqing found it amusing, thinking, "She's just a woman with a good figure, right? I'm not a lesbian, why would I scream?"
Shen Lang, seeing Su Muqing's teasing expression, didn't explain. He released Su Muqing's shoulder, then walked over to Yi Xueman, took off her hoodie, and removed her large sunglasses, revealing Yi Xueman's beautiful face, like a lily emerging from water, shimmering and graceful. Yi Xueman watched Shen Lang's antics with a grin, remaining silent. She also enjoyed playing these games, and she liked Su Muqing too; otherwise, she wouldn't have cooperated so readily with Shen Lang. Su Muqing was almost dumbfounded. Although she didn't actually scream, her expression was even more piercing than a scream. She glanced at Yi Xueman, rubbed her eyes, glanced again, and then kept rubbing her chest. Shen Lang's eyes nearly popped out of his head, and he almost had a nosebleed. A genuine D-cup beauty touching her breasts in front of you—probably few men could resist.
Su Muqing tried to stand up, but she felt her body was a little weak. Happiness and surprise had come too quickly and too intensely; all her strength had been used up in surprise. It wasn't until one day, after Su Muqing and Shen Lang had their first time, that she realized that surprise, like sex, required a lot of energy. If you weren't physically strong, you could easily faint.
Fortunately, Su Muqing's stamina was decent enough that she didn't faint, but she was still a little unsteady. Seeing this, Shen Lang finally found a good opportunity to take advantage of her. He quickly went up to support the beauty, letting her lean softly against him.
Su Muqing, being a woman who had seen it all, quickly recovered from her shock. She forcefully shook off Shen Lang, who seemed to be taking advantage of the situation, and walked up to him. She appeared to want to grab Yi Xueman's hand, but then hesitated, saying cautiously, "Yi Xueman, are you really Yi Xueman?"
Yi Xueman smiled and said, "I never change my name or surname. My surname is Yi Xueman, no doubt about it!"
It was rare for Yi Xueman to joke, but Su Muqing's sense of humor was all focused on her surprise, and she didn't catch it. She continued to look infatuated and asked, "Then can I shake your hand?"
Yi Xueman continued to giggle, "Why not?"
With that, she took Su Muqing's hand in hers. Su Muqing was so excited that she was almost incoherent: "I never expected, I really never expected, you actually came here! How can I... Um, you're even more beautiful in person! Have you eaten?"
Shen Lang, watching from the side, couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Hey, Comrade Muqing, sit down and rest for a while before you talk, otherwise the audience will get tired."
Su Muqing immediately scolded, "Get lost! I finally met my idol, what's wrong with being excited? Xueman, can I get an autograph? I'm going to get my things!"
After saying that, she left at breakneck speed, leaving Shen Lang very puzzled. Wearing a cheongsam, she could run so fast, she was truly talented!
A moment later, Su Muqing returned with a delicate little box. The box looked quite valuable, emitting a pleasant fragrance. She opened it and took out many discs, saying, "These are all your works. I treasure every single one of them. Seriously, I love you so much!" Shen Lang rolled his eyes. The shrewd and capable proprietress had vanished into thin air, leaving behind a lovesick fangirl. The contrast was too great, making Shen Lang very uncomfortable.
Yi Xueman was surprisingly patient, signing each disc one by one, which delighted Su Muqing. The radiant happiness on her face made Shen Lang wonder if she was a lesbian.
Shen Lang couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Boss lady, shouldn't you have the kitchen prepare some signature dishes first? Your idol isn't a real fairy; she still needs to eat earthly food."
Su Muqing seemed unfazed by Shen Lang's sarcastic remarks and said, "Ah... I completely forgot about that. I'll go tell the kitchen right away. You wait a moment. I always reserve some of the freshest and tenderest ingredients every day; it seems it's still necessary, haha." As she spoke, Su Muqing had already walked to the door, sounding as if she were talking to herself.
Shen Lang shook his head and said, "Sister, do you know how shrewd and capable the landlady used to be? But after seeing you, she instantly became 20 years younger."
Yi Xueman laughed, "How could it be so exaggerated? She's not even 30 years old!"
Shen Lang said, "That's exactly what I meant. Look at how she looked just now, she's only ** years old, but her IQ has regressed! If I hadn't known her before, I would have suspected she was a lesbian. The way she looked at you just now, it was like she wanted to eat you up!"
Yi Xueman laughed happily and said, "You little rascal, you even get jealous of women, you've really gone too far."
Shen Lang walked over, hugged Yi Xueman without saying a word, and kissed her pink neck, saying, "No matter the gender, if anyone dares to take my sister away from me, I'll fight them to the death, hmph!"
Hearing these somewhat childish words, Yi Xueman felt incredibly sweet inside, quietly enjoying this moment of tenderness.
"Eek—"
Su Muqing, who had returned from the kitchen, stood at the door, petrified. She thought she was seeing things; Shen Lang was actually kissing Yi Xueman!
Good heavens, it was a passionate kiss, a wet kiss, a really intense kiss! Shen
Lang had only ever said they were friends, could they actually be boyfriend and girlfriend?
Su Muqing's brain went blank. Oh my god, what should she do? She had stumbled upon Yi Xueman's "affair," what should she do?!
The two, still cuddling, quickly separated upon hearing the noise. Yi Xueman's face flushed, making her even more beautiful.
Shen Lang, however, laughed heartlessly, "Boss lady, aren't you envious? Why don't you join in?"
"Pah!"
A joke finally brought Su Muqing back to her senses. She'd pretend she hadn't seen anything. They were all adults; what was wrong with dating? Didn't dating mean you couldn't kiss?

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