161: Chapter 161 The Dragon Raises Its Head

Perhaps it was the alcohol kicking in; Xiong Xiqu's eyes were a bit red.

"Does Brother Zhao really think that highly of me?"

"Regardless of the reason, I am a failure!"

"Furthermore, if we're talking about making money, my path might not necessarily be the best one."

Zhao Xiaoshuai drained his glass and said boldly, "I have no interest in money."

"What I value is you, Old Xiong, and that Donglai Supermarket you once had!"

"I believe that is what an enterprise should be. Its decline is a loss for all citizens and a tragedy for the entire era."

"If one day it can be revived and flourish, then being able to lend a hand in its development will be my proudest achievement."

Old Xiong downed a newly poured glass of wine in one go:

"Meeting Brother Zhao in this lifetime is truly a great fortune in my life!"

"Don't worry, my skills haven't rusted yet. My old partners have been helping me out all these years; I lack nothing in terms of manpower, connections, or experience."

"My past failure was due to insufficient strength and an inability to cope with the capital besieging me. But with a wealthy benefactor like you, Brother Zhao, I have the confidence to surpass my former self!"

The two drank with increasing enthusiasm.

"Old Brother, give me your bank account number. I'll pay your salary first so it's safely in your pocket. But let's agree beforehand: business is business, and personal is personal. This counts as a loan to you, so you must write an IOU."

"Brother, that's only right. We must write up the paperwork! Say no more, it's all in the wine!"

Transferring to the other party: 7,000,000 yuan

Transferring to the other party: 7,000,000 yuan

Transferring to the other party: 7,000,000 yuan

[cash-back card - 3, multiplier silver card - 3]

[Current cash-back rate: 152%, final cash-back amount: 10,100,000 yuan]

[Current cash-back rate: 129%, final cash-back amount: 9,030,000 yuan]

[Current cash-back rate: 161%, final cash-back amount: 10,100,000 yuan]

At this point, his savings had exceeded 70 million!

"Brother, did you drink too much? You gave me an extra million."

"Nonsense, I've only just started. What extra? It's not extra. After paying off your debts, don't you need some money to spend? My Chief CEO can't be walking to work every day and living in low-rent housing, right?"

Xiong Xiqu felt his nose sting for the umpteenth time today. "It's me being unrefined! Say no more, it's all in the wine!"

"Bottoms up!"

Xiong Xiqu had been struggling in society for many years and was once a legend who could drink a thousand cups without falling, but encountering Zhao Xiaoshuai, this cheater, he could only admit defeat in the end.

But it takes time for the body to metabolize alcohol, and Zhao Xiaoshuai was now a bit dizzy. He carried Old Xiong to the guest room on the basement floor to settle him in, then stumbled back to the first-floor dining room to help his Sister-in-law clean up the mess.

"You go to sleep quickly; I'll handle it."

His Sister-in-law's tone was surprisingly gentle, devoid of her usual mischief, and for a moment, she actually seemed quite virtuous.

This didn't fit her persona at all!

Zhao Xiaoshuai looked at that intoxicating face and couldn't help but feel his heart flutter as he took a step closer to her.

Because he was entertaining guests today and didn't know how late it would go, Xu Yuyan's goodnight oral service had been canceled.

Although he had released some steam with the two little secretaries in the morning, with his current physique, that was far from enough, which left him feeling quite heated now.

'Damn, I haven't entered the sage mode today; I'm struggling to hold it back.'

But since he was somewhat intoxicated, his footing wasn't steady. As he took that step, he tripped slightly on the carpet and stumbled forward.

"Watch out!"

His Sister-in-law reached out to help, but she was no match for Zhao Xiaoshuai's bulk. Instead, she was dragged back with him until they hit the wall and stopped.

At this moment, Zhao Xiaoshuai had one hand braced against the wall and the other around his Sister-in-law's waist to "prevent her from falling." Their faces were less than five centimeters apart.

They weren't pressed together, so he couldn't feel his Sister-in-law's alluring curves, but the faint, fragrant scent and the eye contact at such close range were enough to make one's imagination run wild and lose self-control.

It had been a long time since he had looked closely at her features; the last time he had secretly observed her was while she was sleeping.

'She really has grown up.'

When his Sister-in-law was thin and scrawny as a child, she only looked delicate and pretty.

But as her features fully matured, her beauty blossomed completely, making one intoxicated just by looking at her.

Chu Xinyi felt her heart beating faster and faster, as if it were about to jump out of her chest.

She had had similar intimate contact with her brother-in-law when she was little, so she should have been used to it, but the feeling now was entirely new.

It was nervous yet expectant, shy yet sweet.

His strong masculine scent, mixed with the smell of alcohol, washed over her.

Yet she didn't feel any dislike.

However, just as she thought something was about to happen, he suddenly pushed off the wall and straightened up, pulling away.

She breathed a sigh of relief, but felt a bit empty inside.

"Didn't get hurt, did you? I was a bit dizzy and lost my footing."

"I'm fine."

At the last moment, Zhao Xiaoshuai's reason prevailed, and he didn't make a move on this Sister-in-law who was like both a younger sister and a daughter to him.

However, right as he pulled away, he couldn't resist the impulse. His right hand, which had been around her waist, subconsciously slid down a bit and gave a squeeze to that fleshy area.

It was no worse than little girlfriend number one.

'Looks like she's been working out lately; it's both soft and firm.'

The very next moment, his foot was stepped on, seemingly viciously, by his Sister-in-law.

"Big idiot, go to sleep already, don't cause me trouble!"

With a chuckle, as if everything had returned to normal, Zhao Xiaoshuai swayed as he headed upstairs.

Chu Xinyi didn't start working immediately; she watched him worriedly until he was safely upstairs before stopping.

She had intended to help him all the way to his room, but that final squeeze sent a jolt of electricity through her, leaving her feeling tingly and numb, and she dared not get close to him again.

She followed him upstairs, and only after seeing her brother-in-law enter his room did she turn back to continue cleaning the house.

Zhao Xiaoshuai closed the door casually, stripped off his clothes, and took a shower, which made him feel much more sober.

After his daily grooming and cleaning, the effects of the alcohol had worn off by about half.

"Having to wash my own face again is such a hassle. Yuyan and Xiao Su's little hands are much more comfortable."

Since he was a grown man and in his own home, he usually slept naked. He lay down on the bed and, taking advantage of the remaining alcohol, quickly fell asleep.

...

...

I don't know how much time had passed when, with a soft click, Zhao Xiaoshuai's bedroom door was pushed open.

Zhao Xiaoshuai, whose senses had become extremely sharp, woke up alert, but then he recognized the scent of the person who had entered.

'Why is Xinyi sneaking into my room so late?'

With a curious mind, he didn't make a sound and continued to pretend to sleep.

His Sister-in-law was very cautious. After opening the door, she carefully listened to her brother-in-law's breathing. Finding no signs of him being awake, she slowly walked in step by step.

She carefully observed her brother-in-law's face for a while, saw nothing unusual, and then gently tickled the tip of his nose with her finger.

"Looks like he's dead to the world," Chu Xinyi concluded.

His Sister-in-law fumbled around for a long time, not knowing what she was doing. Suddenly, Zhao Xiaoshuai felt a cool breeze rush in.

It turned out the hem of the quilt had been lifted.

The quilt was pushed up bit by bit, all the way to his waist.

'What the hell is this brat doing!'

Just as Zhao Xiaoshuai was about to speak up and stop her, he felt a cool, nimble little hand touch him.

The Dragon Raises Its Head.

He silently continued to play dead.