125: Clothing store, Jiang Xian and Li Zhiyan crossed the line again

Li Zhiyan could feel that at this moment, his Mother-in-law had completely accepted him.

And she called him her son.

This was the moment he had been waiting for.

In his previous life, his Mother-in-law had been so kind to him; in Li Zhiyan's heart, she was truly like his own mother.

"Mom..."

"Alright, son, Mom's going to rest now. Tomorrow, we'll return to Wan City."

"Tomorrow morning, Mom will go shopping to create some alone time for you and Chenchen."

Li Zhiyan hummed in agreement. Chasing a girl wasn't an easy task.

However, with his Mother-in-law's support, it was a completely different story.

After all, mother and daughter were connected, their destinies tightly intertwined, so as long as Shen Rongfei helped him, things would be much, much easier for him.

"Okay, good night, Mom."

"Good night, son..."

Shen Rongfei stroked Li Zhiyan's face, completely accepting him as her own son in her heart.

...

Afterward, Li Zhiyan took a shower, lay down on the hotel bed, and called Jiang Xian.

"Aunt Jiang."

"What are you doing?"

At this moment, Jiang Xian was in her small room, watching the touching story she had seen many times.

"Li Zhiyan."

During the National Day, there wasn't much business at the store, so she felt very lonely, especially when she saw other families of three passing by; her heart would fill with envy.

But now, she no longer had a family of three.

Her husband and son had no relation to her anymore.

What they had done before truly made her feel heartbroken.

"Auntie just lay down not long ago. There wasn't much business at the store today, so we closed earlier."

Listening to Aunt Jiang's voice, Li Zhiyan felt a great sense of peace.

"Yes, Aunt Jiang, during the National Day, everyone is out and about. Most people who travel have gone traveling. Usually, the University Town has a large flow of people, but it's normal for there to be no one now."

"I'm going home tomorrow. I'll come to accompany you then."

Hearing that Li Zhiyan was coming to accompany her again, Jiang Xian couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

This child truly cared about her.

"Okay, but Auntie does feel a bit down today."

"What's wrong?"

Li Zhiyan was a thoughtful person. He knew that Aunt Jiang felt down probably because she saw other families enjoying themselves, while she had to open her store alone during the National Day.

Thinking about it, Li Zhiyan felt a twenty-point pang of heartache.

"Perhaps it's seeing other complete families going out today. Auntie is 41, but this year she's alone again. Life is truly a failure."

He could hear the sadness in Jiang Xian's voice.

Li Zhiyan comforted her, "Aunt Jiang, don't think so much."

"Life always has countless possibilities, but this isn't your fault."

"It has nothing to do with you."

"In this marriage, you are the victim. Since it happened, we can only face it."

Listening to Li Zhiyan's comfort, Jiang Xian vaguely felt at this moment that Li Zhiyan was the person she could rely on for the rest of her life.

"And it doesn't matter if you don't have a family of three."

"If you have a darling for me in the future, won't we also be a family of three?"

"The main account isWaste (Waste) (scrapped), it's time for us to create a new one."

Although they were thousands of miles apart, Li Zhiyan's joke still made Jiang Xian's pretty face flush.

Oh my, what was Li Zhiyan saying? But her heart inexplicably yearned for what he said.

Li Zhiyan was so handsome and young, his hormones and body were in their best state.

If she got pregnant at his age, she would definitely have a very, very beautiful darling, right?

Although she was 41, her body was still very healthy, and it was precisely the time she most needed the nourishment of love.

According to her physical condition, having a darling was not a problem at all.

As she thought, Jiang Xian found her thoughts seemed to have drifted far away.

The blush on her pretty face became more and more obvious, and her heart instinctively missed Li Zhiyan very much.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Who wants to have a darling with you?"

Li Zhiyan said with a smile, "Of course it's you. Aunt Jiang, you need to quickly consider what we talked about before, about us being together. I'm getting a bit impatient."

"I really want to hold you to sleep every night."

Thinking of Jiang Xian's 36D bust, Li Zhiyan's heart was filled with longing.

"Stop talking nonsense, Li Zhiyan, Auntie's going to hang up first."

The call was hung up, but Li Zhiyan could feel that Aunt Jiang was clearly shy.

Ever since Aunt Jiang took him to visit the cafeteria before.

His story with her was destined not to stop. Women were like that.

Especially traditional mature women like Aunt Jiang.

After hanging up the phone, Li Zhiyan called Fang Zhiya.

"Aunt Fang."

"Are you doing well at home?"

Lying in her bedroom, Fang Zhiya looked at the empty room and felt a bit lonely, but thinking that Li Zhiyan would still come to accompany her.

So Fang Zhiya felt a twenty-point sense of happiness and fulfillment in her heart.

"Yes, Li Zhiyan, Auntie needs to tell you something."

"Auntie's period has come."

Previously, Fang Zhiya felt unprepared, so she was a little afraid of getting pregnant.

But after her period came today, she felt a bit disappointed.

Her physique was one that made it very difficult to get pregnant. Even though Li Zhiyan had helped her so much before, she still hadn't gotten pregnant.

Thinking about it, she couldn't help but feel very worried.

Li Zhiyan heard the disappointment in Fang Zhiya's voice.

"It's okay..."

"Aunt Fang."

"There's plenty of time. Pregnancy is inherently a low-probability event. Although we couldn't get pregnant this time, we can try hard every month in the future."

"If not, we'll make up for quality with quantity."

"You'll definitely get pregnant."

Thinking of Li Zhiyan being only 18 years old and having boundless energy, Fang Zhiya softly hummed in agreement.

"Okay, darling, Auntie understands."

"Let's try hard after seven days."

Afterward, Li Zhiyan and Fang Zhiya chatted about some happy things, and once her worries were resolved.

Li Zhiyan finally hung up the phone with peace of mind.

As soon as the call ended, his mother's call came in.

"Hello."

"Son."

"Are you used to being away from home?"

This call was expected by Li Zhiyan. His mother knew he was a severe mama's boy who wanted to find his mother every day.

This time, from his mother's perspective, it was his first time leaving the province, so naturally, she had to care for him well.

"Yes, Mom, don't worry."

"I'm doing great in Su City. I'll be back to accompany you tomorrow afternoon."

In the master bedroom, Zhou Rongrong looked at the faint light of the night lamp and felt very happy.

"Li Zhiyan."

"You're so old, still thinking of finding your mom all day long?"

"Of course I have to find my mom. If I don't find you, who else can I find in this world?"

"Don't worry, Mom, I'll send you photos when I have time tomorrow."

"Okay, son, it's late, go to sleep."

After hanging up the phone, Li Zhiyan took a selfie and sent it to his mother.

Zhou Rongrong, lying in her bedroom, heard the QQ notification sound and knew her son had sent her a message.

At this hour, only her son would message her.

She opened the photo Li Zhiyan sent, looking at her son's handsome appearance.

Zhou Rongrong closed her eyes, her heart filled with happiness.

In the past, although her son was ordinary, she still loved him very, very much. As long as he was by her side, her heart felt at ease.

And now, her son was so outstanding and handsome, her future truly had a lot to look forward to.

...

Afterward, before going to sleep, Li Zhiyan called Wu Qingxian.

"Li Zhiyan!"

At this moment, Wu Qingxian had just finished drying herself with a towel and was lying on a bamboo mat, enjoying the coolness.

She didn't expect Li Zhiyan to call her at this hour.

Her heart was truly surprised to the extreme.

This kid still cared about her.

"Li Zhiyan, is there something you need from Auntie?"

"Nothing, Aunt Wu, I just called to check on you."

"To see how you're feeling. I'll be back in Wan City tomorrow, and I can accompany you when I have time."

Li Zhiyan's very sincere words, however, made Wu Qingxian's eyes sting at this moment.

Lately, she always felt that her own son, Zhang Honglei, didn't have her in his heart.

He only came to her when he needed money.

But Li Zhiyan knew she was not in a good mood and still cared about her.

"I know, Li Zhiyan."

"Auntie will miss you."

After chatting for a while, the two ended their call.

Wu Qingxian lay back down, her mind filled with Li Zhiyan's image, and at the same time, the image of Li Zhiyan as a darling wearing open-crotch pants also resurfaced in her mind.

Suddenly, Wu Qingxian thought of something, pulled open the nightstand drawer, and took out a photo album.

Turning page after page, she indeed found a photo of herself and Li Zhiyan when he was little.

Li Zhiyan was still a darling then, wearing open-crotch pants.

He looked especially funny...

"Li Zhiyan, how did you grow so big, you little guy?"

Thinking that Li Zhiyan was already 18 and she herself was 40, Wu Qingxian felt a strange sense of sadness.

...

And before Li Zhiyan planned to sleep, the system also released a new task.

"New task released."

"Because Zhang Honglei spent all his remaining money flaunting it in front of female classmates."

"So tomorrow night, he will ask Wu Qingxian for five thousand yuan."

"After being refused, Zhang Honglei will snatch one thousand yuan, throw a tantrum, and slam the door shut."

"Please go to comfort Wu Qingxian."

"Task reward: 100,000 yuan in cash."

Seeing the 100,000 yuan cash reward, Li Zhiyan's nerves uncontrollably became excited.

His savings were about to break through one million again!

And this time, the speed at which he earned one million was many times faster than before.

If this trend continued, his wealth accumulation speed would become faster and faster.

Thinking of a company with tens of millions in annual revenue.

Li Zhiyan was already fantasizing about such a scene.

However, this Zhang Honglei was really something else.

He was so eager to give all his mother's love to him.

He would have to thank him later.

The next day, after Li Zhiyan woke up, he still felt full of vigor. The age of 18 was truly perfect.

After washing up, Li Zhiyan went to the next door and knocked.

"Mom!"

"Son, Mom's coming."

After Li Zhiyan's desperate efforts to repair her high heels the previous night.

Shen Rongfei had completely accepted Li Zhiyan as her son in her heart.

Su Mengchen, who was sitting in front of the mirror applying makeup, couldn't help but blush shyly.

Mom actually called Li Zhiyan her son!

Although Li Zhiyan always called her mother 'Mom' before, her mother never responded, always referring to herself as 'Auntie'.

Today, she not only called Li Zhiyan her son but also referred to herself as 'Mom'.

Could it be that Mom had already decided to marry her off to Li Zhiyan?

As she thought, Su Mengchen's pretty face began to feel hot again.

"Mom, let's go eat."

"Okay, son, wait for Chenchen to finish her makeup. Chenchen, hurry up."

"Okay..."

Su Mengchen agreed. She didn't even realize that when she was with her mother and Li Zhiyan.

Her tendency towards introversion seemed to be slowly disappearing.

After finishing the last step of her light makeup, Su Mengchen slowly walked towards Li Zhiyan.

"Do I look good...?"

"You look good, Chenchen."

"Mainly because the person is beautiful."

Li Zhiyan knew that 18 was the most youthful age for a girl.

At this age, Su Mengchen's skin was so tender you could pinch water out of it.

Even without makeup, she was exceptionally beautiful and pretty.

Although a limp was Su Mengchen's flaw, Li Zhiyan truly didn't care about it at all.

Su Mengchen shyly didn't dare to look at Li Zhiyan, and came to Shen Rongfei, pulling her arm.

At this moment, Shen Rongfei's heart was filled with the immense surprise brought by Li Zhiyan. Ever since Li Zhiyan appeared in her daughter's life, her daughter had already started to communicate with him proactively.

If this trend continued.

Her daughter's introversion would definitely be cured.

"Alright, Chenchen, don't be shy. Let's go eat."

Shen Rongfei moved her beautiful legs in black stockings, and the three of them walked towards the restaurant together.

"Mom, do your high heels still feel sturdy?"

"Are they comfortable to wear?"

Regarding the shoe repair skill provided by the system.

Li Zhiyan knew there would definitely be no problems, he was just asking about Shen Rongfei's feelings now.

"Sturdy, Li Zhiyan, the glue you boiled last night was truly amazing, it bonded perfectly."

"Mom checked this morning and found that it really seemed like it had never broken at all."

"Thinking about it, Mom still finds it magical. You really can do everything!"

"Not only can you speak french, do business, but you can even repair shoes!"

His Mother-in-law's beautiful, foxy eyes were filled with admiration for Li Zhiyan.

She hadn't given birth to a son in this life, but to have Li Zhiyan as a son.

She truly had no regrets in this life...

Thinking about it, she felt so lucky.

Su Mengchen's beautiful eyes were now filled with admiration.

Li Zhiyan really could do everything.

The few of them sat down in the restaurant. Today's restaurant was noticeably much more crowded than yesterday.

After ordering, Shen Rongfei looked at her daughter and Li Zhiyan.

She felt more and more that the two children were so well-matched.

And in a sense, Li Zhiyan liking her daughter meant her daughter was a bit out of his league.

After all, her daughter had a limp.

This was a problem that could not be ignored.

"Chenchen, Mother has something to do this morning, and in the afternoon..."

"We'll return to Wan City."

"Company matters are also starting to get busy."

Although it was National Day, given the scale of Shen Rongfei's company, there were still many things to do.

Her coming out to play this time was only for her darling daughter.

However, this time she not only gained a daughter but also a son.

A son she genuinely acknowledged and was willing to be a mother to.

"So, you can play with Li Zhiyan this morning."

"Let him take you out for a stroll."

Subconsciously, Su Mengchen felt very nervous about Li Zhiyan taking her out to play.

But thinking that her mother might have business matters, Su Mengchen nodded gently; she was no longer a child and couldn't keep bothering her mother all day.

So, she should listen to her mother.

"Okay..."

Su Mengchen agreed, but her heart kept pounding.

After breakfast, Shen Rongfei gave Li Zhiyan and Su Mengchen some instructions and then left home.

Thinking of the two children happily together, she felt very at ease.

Perfect, today she could also properly try out these re-glued high heels.

The feeling of regaining something lost was too good.

After Shen Rongfei left, Li Zhiyan looked at the shy girl in front of him and said, "Chenchen, how about we go boating on the lake?"

"Mm..."

Su Mengchen just nodded gently; as long as she was with Li Zhiyan, she felt very at ease.

"Okay, let's go."

Li Zhiyan took Su Mengchen by taxi to a small lake nearby.

Upon their arrival, many tourists were already strolling by the lake, waiting to board boats.

Although the weather was still very hot, a slight coolness could be felt by the lake.

Since she became sensible, Su Mengchen had never really gone out to play; coming out with Li Zhiyan today, the feeling of happiness was almost uncontrollable.

"Chenchen, after we return to Wan City, I'll often come to play with you; you should go out more often."

Su Mengchen whispered, "Okay, Li Zhiyan, I know."

She still walked very slowly, just to make her walking posture look better.

The two queued by the lake while chatting; although Su Mengchen still couldn't chat like a normal person, Li Zhiyan clearly felt it.

Her condition had improved so much.

When it was their turn, Li Zhiyan bought tickets and walked onto the boat with Su Mengchen.

Because there were many people behind them, Su Mengchen walked a bit hurriedly.

However, due to walking a bit fast, Su Mengchen's bust clearly swayed.

Her overly ample bust was one reason she usually didn't walk fast.

After all, it attracted too much attention; back in high school...

Her female classmates had even used this to attack her.

So, she always felt very inferior.

Seeing this opportunity, Li Zhiyan grabbed Su Mengchen's hand.

"Chenchen, I'll hold your hand as we walk."

At that instant, Li Zhiyan felt as if Su Mengchen's body had been electrocuted, but she mechanically followed Li Zhiyan onto the boat.

After taking her hand, Li Zhiyan never let go.

After all the seats on the small boat were filled, the boatman shouted for everyone to put on their life jackets.

He immediately started the boat, driving very fast, pressing the accelerator hard from the start.

As the boat tilted slightly, many tourists screamed.

Although the probability of an accident with such a boat was negligible, and there were also lifeboats ready nearby, the tilting boat combined with the high speed made many tourists feel extremely thrilled.

Li Zhiyan felt nothing; there was nothing scarier in this world than being poor.

He had been through those days, so why would he care about such a small matter?

Su Mengchen, however, was so scared that she threw herself into Li Zhiyan's arms.

"Li Zhiyan..."

"I'm scared."

Li Zhiyan had originally intended to take Su Mengchen out to relax.

But he had no idea that this driver would be so helpful, providing such an assist.

After Su Mengchen nestled into Li Zhiyan's arms, in such weather, he clearly felt the girl's D-cup bust.

Chenchen was still very young, and with her own efforts, she would surely continue to grow.

She had the potential to become a woman like Aunt Rao in the future.

Feeling the warmth from Su Mengchen's body, Li Zhiyan also hugged her.

"It's alright, don't be scared..."

Li Zhiyan's words echoed in her ears, giving Su Mengchen a lot more security.

After circling the lake, the tourists disembarked one after another.

At this point, Su Mengchen was still a bit shaken.

Only after getting ashore did she slowly squat down.

Li Zhiyan could understand this, but experiencing more was also a good thing; such moderately stimulating activities could help Chenchen emerge from her self-imposed isolation.

He squatted down with her, looking at the bottomless cleavage and large expanse of white on Su Mengchen in front of him.

He whispered, "Chenchen, take a good rest here for a while."

"It's okay, don't be afraid."

"Mm..."

Slowly, Su Mengchen recalled the scene where she had thrown herself into Li Zhiyan's arms.

When Li Zhiyan had held her tightly just now, his body temperature truly felt very secure.

Also, what she felt was...

This was too terrifying. Su Mengchen was only half-aware of many things, but at this moment, she subconsciously felt a sense of fear.

If she and Li Zhiyan were to be together in the future, then would they...

Su Mengchen dared not think deeply about some things at this moment.

After a long while, Su Mengchen slowly stood up and walked around the lake with Li Zhiyan.

"I'm sorry, Li Zhiyan, I was too useless, getting so scared."

After the excitement just now, Su Mengchen's conversational ability had clearly improved, and chatting with Li Zhiyan seemed very natural.

"Chenchen, you're already amazing."

For Su Mengchen, Li Zhiyan offered more encouragement; as he spoke, Li Zhiyan naturally took Su Mengchen's smooth, jade-like hand.

Su Mengchen's body trembled again, but she still didn't refuse.

Her heart had indeed fallen for Li Zhiyan; a girl experiencing first love easily gives her entire emotions.

Su Mengchen was naturally the same.

Holding Su Mengchen's smooth little hand and smelling the fragrant scent on her, Li Zhiyan gradually became immersed in it.

At this moment, the system issued a new task again.

"Task 2 issued."

"Because Yan Zhengjin lost all 1.98 million yuan of his savings in online gambling, he's drinking to drown his sorrows. After getting drunk, he will go tomorrow to ask Jiang Xian for the 300,000 yuan in cash he gave her when they divorced."

"Please prevent this."

"Task reward: 100,000 yuan in cash."

Walking by the lake, holding Su Mengchen's hand, Li Zhiyan fell silent as he looked at the task.

The number made him feel a pang of pain; 1.98 million yuan! At this time, 1.98 million yuan could buy a large flat in Wan City.

Or investing in something casually could make one a multi-millionaire in the future.

Even just saving it could accomplish many things.

Yet, this Yan Zhengjin lost 1.98 million in online gambling so quickly.

And he still wanted to win it back; what an incredibly foolish act.

Online gambling, indeed, was something that would lead to financial ruin once you got involved.

No matter how intelligent, rational, or knowledgeable a person was, once the gambling addiction took hold, there was no turning back.

However, this was also a good opportunity for him to take care of Aunt Jiang.

Thinking of Aunt Jiang's red lips, Li Zhiyan's heart felt a little hot.

He definitely had to make good use of this opportunity, as such things were hard to come by.

"Li Zhiyan, are you thinking about something...?"

"It's nothing, Chenchen, let's keep walking."

For the rest of the time, the two walked around the lake, and Li Zhiyan chatted idly with Su Mengchen.

Although it wasn't particularly meaningful, Li Zhiyan knew it could heal Su Mengchen's heart.

For Su Mengchen right now...

She needed this kind of communication to slowly regain her confidence.

Because of her leg issues, Su Mengchen couldn't keep going after they had walked for half an hour, so the two sat down on a bench by the lake. Under the shade of a willow tree, the handsome Li Zhiyan and Su Mengchen sitting together looked as if they had stepped out of a comic book.

"Chenchen, let me massage your feet; that way, they won't hurt later."

Su Mengchen remembered how her mother's injuries and pain had clearly eased when Li Zhiyan massaged her.

"Okay..."

After Su Mengchen agreed, Li Zhiyan gently grasped her calf.

She was, after all, 18 years old; Su Mengchen's skin, no matter where, was soft and delicate, fair with a hint of pink.

Whereas with the mature aunts, fairness made up a larger proportion.

With Li Zhiyan staring at her legs, Su Mengchen's blush spread to her pretty face.

Fortunately, Li Zhiyan's gaze didn't linger on Su Mengchen's beautiful legs, which made Su Mengchen sigh in relief. He untied Su Mengchen's shoelaces, took off her pink sneakers, and then gently removed Su Mengchen's socks.

Su Mengchen's feet had no odor, Li Zhiyan knew this because he had kissed them in his previous life.

"Chenchen, I'm starting the massage."

With that, Li Zhiyan began to massage Su Mengchen.

As the skill activated, a warm sensation began to spread from Su Mengchen's ankle.

At the same time, Li Zhiyan massaged her calves.

With Su Mengchen, Li Zhiyan didn't dare to be too unrestrained, only massaging her calves back and forth.

Mature women like Han Xueying or Fang Zhiya had experience with bedroom matters.

Their acceptance of these things would be higher.

But Chenchen was truly a 'mother-born solo' (never been in a relationship); if he went too far, it would cause her to have an adverse reaction.

Li Zhiyan, who cared for Su Mengchen, naturally wouldn't do that.

However, caressing Su Mengchen's soft, beautiful legs, Li Zhiyan couldn't help but feel a bit restless.

It was a pity that he and Chenchen couldn't do anything yet.

He could only endure it.

Li Zhiyan's massage was very professional; Su Mengchen closed her eyes comfortably. She finally understood why her mother liked having Li Zhiyan, her son, massage her.

Such mastery of traditional Chinese medicine was truly amazing; indeed, Li Zhiyan could do everything except massage.

After a while, Li Zhiyan lowered his head and helped Su Mengchen take off the shoe on her other foot as well.

After neatly putting the socks into his pocket, both of Su Mengchen's beautiful legs were resting on Li Zhiyan's lap.

From this angle, Li Zhiyan could admire Su Mengchen's fair thighs even more perfectly.

Su Mengchen, meanwhile, kept her eyes tightly shut, not daring to look at Li Zhiyan; this feeling was so, so embarrassing.

After a long while, Su Mengchen felt no pain in her ankles at all.

"Li Zhiyan, you're amazing... No wonder Mother likes you so much."

Taking the socks out of his pocket, Li Zhiyan meticulously helped Su Mengchen put them on, and then helped her with her shoes.

This kind of meticulous care, for Li Zhiyan, aside from his own mother, only Su Mengchen could make him act this way.

He truly liked Su Mengchen, and most importantly, no matter how he treated Su Mengchen, it was worth it.

As long as he won this girl's heart, she could even sacrifice her life for him; without a doubt, Su Mengchen's feelings were ardent.

"Li Zhiyan, I'll do it myself."

Seeing Li Zhiyan's meticulous care for her, Su Mengchen felt increasingly healed.

"No need, Chenchen."

"Our mother said to take good care of you."

"Mother has already recognized me as her son."

"So, it's only right for me to take care of you."

The blush on Su Mengchen's pretty face had never faded.

...

By the time they returned to the hotel, it was already noon.

There were still three hours until the afternoon train.

After getting out of the car, Li Zhiyan took Su Mengchen's hand; although they hadn't officially discussed being together yet, Li Zhiyan knew that he and Chenchen were definitely going to be together, it just hadn't been formalized yet.

As soon as they entered the hotel, Li Zhiyan saw Shen Rongfei sitting on the sofa in the lobby.

Clearly, Aunt Shen had been waiting for a long time.

She was, after all, uneasy about her precious daughter going out.

"Mom."

As soon as they met, Li Zhiyan called out "Mom"; he truly liked the feeling of being mother and son with Shen Rongfei. In his previous life, Aunt Shen's love for him was like a mother's.

"Son, you're already holding hands. It looks like your relationship is really getting better and better."

Su Mengchen let go of Li Zhiyan's hand, lowered her head, and walked towards the elevator.

She was clearly shy.

"I'll go to the restaurant first..."

After Su Mengchen left, Shen Rongfei looked at Li Zhiyan very happily.

"Son, it seems you two had a lot of fun this morning."

“Yes, Mom, I took Chenchen to the lake.”

“Your relationship is progressing well. Are Chenchen and you together?”

After acknowledging Li Zhiyan as her son,

Shen Rongfei truly hoped her daughter could be with Li Zhiyan soon. There were some knots that she, as a mother, simply couldn't untie.

But with Li Zhiyan by her side for three years of university, her daughter's psychological state would definitely become normal in the end.

“Mom, Chenchen and I haven't confirmed our relationship yet, but don't worry, we're very close to it. Chenchen and I will definitely end up together.”

Shen Rongfei felt genuinely happy, her beautiful face filled with a gentle smile.

Her black-stockinged legs moved forward as Shen Rongfei stroked Li Zhiyan’s head.

“Then, son, you can do it. Mom will always support you.”

…

In the afternoon, the three of them arrived at the train station. Once there, the crowd noticeably thickened. Li Zhiyan immediately grabbed Su Mengchen’s delicate hand.

Su Mengchen was already used to this, so she naturally let Li Zhiyan hold her hand as they walked into the train station.

After boarding, it was the same as before: Li Zhiyan sat on the aisle seat to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the crowd to touch Chenchen and Shen Rongfei.

Returning to Wan City, Li Zhiyan felt a strange sense of peace.

There were indeed many exciting things outside, but he still loved his hometown the most.

“Son, Mom will drive you home.”

“Okay, good.”

Li Zhiyan remembered tonight’s mission.

This mission was Aunt Wu’s.

After completing this mission, his savings would exceed one million.

“You two wait here, Mom will go get the car.”

After getting into Shen Rongfei’s mercedes-benz s, Li Zhiyan quickly returned to the outside of Left Bank Garden.

When they parted, he clearly felt Su Mengchen’s reluctance.

In that girl’s heart, she definitely didn’t want to be separated from him. Being in the first flush of love, she was probably completely occupied by him, her heart never before entered by anyone.

“Son, it’s hot. Go home and rest well. Call Mom when you have nothing to do.”

Although Su Mengchen didn’t speak, the girl’s eyes revealed countless expressions of reluctance. This reluctance made Li Zhiyan want to hug her.

But he held back. Too much had happened to Su Mengchen today, so it was better to give her more time to digest today’s information.

…

Just as he entered the community, Li Zhiyan saw Han Xueying, who had just come out with a bag, presumably to buy groceries.

“Aunt Han.”

“Li Zhiyan, you’re back from your trip.”

“Yes, Aunt Han, are you going to buy groceries now?”

Originally, this National Day holiday was very bleak for Han Xueying.

Because she was alone at home, endless solitude and loneliness awaited her.

But after Li Zhiyan returned, she inexplicably felt that this loneliness seemed to have dissipated quite a bit.

“Yes, Li Zhiyan, will you come to Auntie’s place for dinner tonight?”

“No, Aunt Han, but I’ll come to you for a massage when I have time.”

“I’ve always remembered that.”

Thinking of Li Zhiyan massaging her thighs back and forth, Han Xueying felt her hormones secreting a little.

Recently, she found herself increasingly unable to treat Li Zhiyan as a child…

After he told her about his cousin and his cousin's advisor.

Han Xueying inexplicably felt many shameful thoughts.

This must be influenced by that storybook!

“Okay, I understand, Li Zhiyan.”

Touching Li Zhiyan’s face, the two parted ways at the community entrance.

Returning home, Li Zhiyan heard movement in the kitchen.

Clearly, his mom was cooking for him. Today, Li Zhiyan had also sent Zhou Rongrong many photos and reported his whereabouts constantly, so his mom knew he would be home by this time.

“Mom, you’re so beautiful.”

Coming into the kitchen, Li Zhiyan hugged Zhou Rongrong from behind.

His mom was still dressed beautifully today, even wearing those black stockings.

“Alright, you’re so big but still like a three-year-old, always clinging to Mom.”

Although Zhou Rongrong said that, the doting, gentle smile on her pretty face never stopped. In fact, she liked how much her son relied on her.

“Go wash your hands. Dinner will be ready soon.”

“Okay, Mom. Food outside is so bad. I only like your cooking. Just thinking about your cooking makes me drool.”

Li Zhiyan’s simple words kept his mom’s smile from fading.

After washing his hands, Li Zhiyan sat quietly at the dining table, waiting for dinner.

When his mom brought out dish after dish of delicious food,

Li Zhiyan couldn't wait to start eating.

“Li Zhiyan, how is your relationship with that girl, Su Mengchen, from your trip?”

Hearing his mom mention Su Mengchen,

Li Zhiyan gave his mom a general overview of the situation.

“Good, as long as there’s progress, it’s good.”

“By the way, Mom, didn’t Aunt Wu play with you today?”

“No.”

“Your Aunt Wu went to work today. She’s under a lot of pressure and usually doesn’t dare to rest. She raises her child alone and always thinks about earning more money to pay a down payment for a house after some time.”

Zhou Rongrong could really understand her best friend.

After all, she herself had thought about working in the Magic City to earn more money a while ago.

If it weren’t for her son’s reluctance to part with her, and the fact that she no longer had to worry about her son’s future, she would definitely be in the Magic City by now.

Li Zhiyan felt a little sad. Aunt Wu was indeed very difficult. Even like this, Zhang Honglei always wanted money from her. He never considered Aunt Wu’s hardship.

“Mom, I plan to go see Aunt Wu tonight.”

“Okay, go ahead. Your Aunt Wu likes you the most. Chat with her when you have time.”

Stroking Li Zhiyan’s head, Zhou Rongrong began to put food on her son’s plate.

…

At 7 PM, Wu Qingxian, who had just gotten off work, felt sticky from sweat and decided to take a shower first, then get some good rest.

She filled the kettle with water, intending to boil it.

However, a sound from the second bedroom surprised her.

Her son hadn’t been home for the past two days; had he returned this time?

Perhaps he missed his mom. If only her son were a mama’s boy like Li Zhiyan, but alas, her son only remembered his mom when he needed money.

“Mom.”

“I need five thousand yuan.”

Wu Qingxian, who had just been wondering if Zhang Honglei missed his mom, was completely stunned.

Five thousand yuan again? She had just given him five thousand yuan when she went to his school not long ago.

She wasn’t a rich person. How could she afford her son’s constant demands for money?

“Son, what do you need five thousand yuan for again?”

Zhang Honglei tentatively said, “I want to date, and it costs money.”

He figured his mom wouldn’t give him money if he said he wanted to buy clothes again.

So, he used dating as an excuse to ask her for money, hoping that she, who wanted a daughter-in-law, might fulfill his wish.

Thinking this, Zhang Honglei felt a sense of anticipation.

“Son, it’s not that Mom doesn’t love you, but this month, including your living expenses, you’ve already taken almost seven thousand yuan from Mom.”

“Mom’s monthly salary is only four thousand yuan.”

“Mom can’t afford this.”

Listening to Wu Qingxian’s words, Zhang Honglei instantly felt a surge of anger.

“If you don’t want to give it, then don’t!”

“Why say so much nonsense?!”

Furious, Zhang Honglei kicked the freshly filled kettle in Wu Qingxian’s somewhat aching hand.

For a moment, Wu Qingxian was so startled that she was at a loss.

Then, Zhang Honglei rushed into Wu Qingxian’s bedroom, pulled open a drawer, found a thousand yuan in cash inside, and walked straight out the door.

His mind was only on driving an Audi A4 and singing with a female classmate tonight.

As for his feelings and guilt towards his mom, they had been swallowed by vanity.

The sound of the door slamming echoed. Wu Qingxian slowly returned to the bedroom, not even showering. She lay on the straw mat and silently shed tears.

She had painstakingly raised Zhang Honglei by herself, only for him to treat her like this in the end. Thinking about it, she felt an uncontrollable sense of despair.

…

“Mom, I’m leaving.”

At home, Li Zhiyan was also preparing to leave. After completing this mission, his savings would return to a million.

Moreover, Aunt Wu had watched him grow up and was so good to him.

Even without the hundred thousand yuan, he would still have to comfort her well. He truly cared for Aunt Wu twenty percent.

“Okay, have a good chat with your Aunt Wu. Mom can also tell she’s not in a good mood.”

“Mom will wait for you to come home.”

“I’m going, Mom.”

Then, Li Zhiyan took a taxi to Aunt Wu’s house.

Having been to Zhang Honglei’s old house before, Li Zhiyan was now familiar with the way. Soon, he went upstairs and knocked on the door.

Wu Qingxian, who was crying in the master bedroom, was a little stunned. Could it be her son returning?

Regardless, Zhang Honglei was Wu Qingxian’s biological son after all…

So, Wu Qingxian always hoped Zhang Honglei could turn over a new leaf. That kind of rich second-generation life simply didn’t belong to them, mother and son.

But then she thought, the person knocking couldn’t be Zhang Honglei, because Zhang Honglei had a key.

“Who is it?”

Wiping her tears, Wu Qingxian, with her red, swollen eyes from crying, went to the door.

“It’s me, Aunt Wu.”

“Li Zhiyan.”

Looking at the time, which was already 8:30 PM, Wu Qingxian was a little surprised, not expecting Li Zhiyan to come over.

Wiping her tears, she didn’t want Li Zhiyan to see her crying.

After all, in her heart, Li Zhiyan was just a very young child.

“Li Zhiyan, why are you here at this hour?”

“Didn’t I say I’d come to see you after I got home? I missed you, Aunt Wu.”

“Aunt Wu, what happened at home? Your eyes are swollen. Have you been crying? Who bullied you?”

On the floor, the kettle lay scattered, and large puddles of water covered the concrete floor.

Clearly, the kettle was kicked over while being filled. Li Zhiyan felt an urge to grab Zhang Honglei and give him a good beating.

This Zhang Honglei was truly too detestable.

He really wanted to hit him, but unfortunately, it was a society governed by law, so he couldn’t just act impulsively.

“Nothing, Li Zhiyan. Please sit for a bit. Auntie will take a shower first and change clothes. I’m all sweaty.”

As a woman who was particularly fond of cleanliness, Wu Qingxian couldn’t bear to appear before Li Zhiyan all sweaty with even her hair a bit messy.

She refilled the kettle with water, placed it on the stove, and then returned to her room.

She wanted to get out of that disheveled state as quickly as possible.

This time, she didn't fill much water, so it boiled quickly. Carrying the kettle, she went back to her room.

Wu Qingxian locked the door. Li Zhiyan heard the sound of a towel constantly scooping water from a basin, clearly Aunt Wu was wiping herself down.

After a long while, Wu Qingxian went to the bathroom to pour out the water.

When she sat on the old, worn-out sofa where Li Zhiyan was sitting, she had changed into a red cheongsam and put on light makeup to conceal her reddish eyes.

“Li Zhiyan.”

“Aunt Wu, what happened to you? Tell me, okay?”

Wu Qingxian hesitated for a moment, then said, “It’s Xiaolei. He said he wanted to date and asked Auntie for five thousand yuan.”

“Auntie didn’t give it to him, so he kicked the kettle and went to Auntie’s room and took Auntie’s thousand yuan.”

Although he knew what had happened, Li Zhiyan couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger.

“Aunt Wu, just pretend you don’t have this son. I’ll be filial to you from now on.”

Li Zhiyan took Wu Qingxian’s delicate hand.

Wu Qingxian was originally very annoyed, but hearing Li Zhiyan say this, she couldn’t help but feel a little amused.

“Li Zhiyan, you want to support Auntie in her old age?”

“Do you have such great filial piety towards Auntie?”

“Of course, my filial piety towards you is twenty percent sincere.”

“Even if it means supporting you for a lifetime, I’m willing.”

“I just want to be filial to you.”

Li Zhiyan’s words made Wu Qingxian a little stunned, then a feeling of emotion surged into her heart.

This world was sometimes cold and despairing, but Li Zhiyan truly brought warmth.

Opening her arms, Wu Qingxian hugged Li Zhiyan.

“Li Zhiyan, Auntie is truly touched. Thank you.”

Feeling Aunt Wu’s D+ bosom and the warmth of her body, Li Zhiyan closed his eyes.

Then, Wu Qingxian began to kiss Li Zhiyan’s face with her red lips.

She only stopped after leaving five or six lipstick marks.

“Auntie really likes you too much…”

Wu Qingxian felt an uncontrollable tendency in her feelings for Li Zhiyan.

At this moment, Li Zhiyan wrapped his arm around Wu Qingxian’s waist.

Then, he lightly kissed Wu Qingxian’s face as well.

In that instant, Wu Qingxian’s mind went blank.

Before, she was always the one kissing Li Zhiyan, but today, he had actively kissed her.

For a moment, she subconsciously felt a desire to treat Li Zhiyan as a man.

After kissing Aunt Wu’s left cheek, Li Zhiyan kissed her right cheek again.

The soft, fragrant feeling made Li Zhiyan want to have a passionate kiss with Aunt Wu, but he didn't dare.

After all, Aunt Wu had watched him grow up little by little, and in Li Zhiyan's heart, Wu Qingxian held authority.

Li Zhiyan didn't dare to be too presumptuous with Wang Shangyan.

Mainly because Wang Shangyan's personality was too fiery; if she got truly angry, she might actually crack someone's head open.

As for Wu Qingxian, it was because he respected her.

"You brat, why are you kissing Auntie?"

Wu Qingxian let go of Li Zhiyan. At this moment, she truly felt that Li Zhiyan had grown up. If he started seeing her as a woman who could get pregnant, then it would be troublesome.

"Aunt Wu, you can kiss me, so why can't I kiss you?"

"No, kid, only Auntie can kiss you, understand?"

Saying that, Wu Qingxian continued to kiss Li Zhiyan's face until it was covered in lipstick marks before she stopped.

"You brat, Auntie watched you grow up, so of course I can kiss you. But now that you're grown up, you can't kiss Auntie anymore, understand?"

Faced with such robber's logic, Li Zhiyan could only nod in agreement.

Who told her she was his mom's best friend?

"I understand, Aunt Wu. From now on, only you can kiss me."

"That's right. Come, Auntie will give you a hug."

"You grew up drinking Auntie's milk, so you must listen to Auntie in the future, understand?"

Wu Qingxian hugged Li Zhiyan, as if she intended to bring up the matter of the milk for the rest of her life.

"Aunt Wu, don't think so much."

"No matter what he does, just pretend he doesn't exist."

For the rest of the time, Li Zhiyan kept comforting Wu Qingxian.

This significantly improved Wu Qingxian's mood.

Li Zhiyan returned home at eleven in the evening.

When he got home, the living room lights were indeed still on.

Running to the sofa, Li Zhiyan casually leaned on his mom's shoulder and said, "Mom, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Anyway, I don't work tomorrow, so of course Mom has to wait for her son."

"Alright, now that you're back, Mom will go to sleep."

Zhou Rongrong stroked Li Zhiyan's head, completely relieved.

...

After washing up and returning to his room, Li Zhiyan rummaged through his treasure chest of childhood memories, then he opened the system; Aunt Wu's mission was already complete.

Thinking of Aunt Wu's exquisitely beautiful face, fair skin, graceful figure, and ample bosom.

Li Zhiyan felt a surge of hormones exploding in his heart.

However, it was best to get some good rest today. After glancing at his one million in savings, Li Zhiyan slowly drifted off to sleep.

At this moment, Yan Zhengjin was staring intently at the gambling interface in his study.

1.6 million. From the beginning of his gambling, including the arcade and online gambling, Yan Zhengjin had now lost a total of 1.6 million.

His proud savings of so many years now only had 380,000 left.

He was disheveled now, sleeping only a few hours a day. He had been gambling frantically since National Day and was now completely unable to stop.

Looking at the 380,000 in his last bank card, Yan Zhengjin deposited another 80,000 yuan.

"I need to win it back, I need to win it back..."

Yan Zhengjin kept repeating, completely consumed by madness, only wanting to recover his losses.

However, by two in the morning, the 80,000 yuan was lost again.

"Deposit another 100,000!"

This time, Yan Zhengjin was much more cautious. He decided to take it little by little and eventually win back his capital!

...

In the morning, Zhou Rongrong came to Li Zhiyan's room, tidied up the clothes he had changed out of, and then went to make breakfast.

Soon after, Li Zhiyan woke up and saw a message from his best friend asking if he wanted to go to the Internet Cafe.

The mission for Yan Zhengjin was in the afternoon, so he could play for a while in the morning.

After washing up and sitting down, Zhou Rongrong asked, "Son, how is your Aunt Wu's mood?"

"Not very good, Mom."

"I don't think Aunt Wu's mood can improve. He keeps asking Aunt Wu for money, and not just a little bit. He asks for five thousand or ten thousand at a time. I think Aunt Wu's family is not far from breaking up."

Zhou Rongrong sighed deeply. Having such a son was truly a lifelong misfortune.

...

In the morning, after arriving at the Internet Cafe.

Li Zhiyan felt Li Shiyu's envious gaze.

"Brother Yan, you're really living it up! Traveling everywhere and enjoying yourself during National Day."

"Unlike me, who can only surf the internet at the Internet Cafe. If our two computers weren't fixed, I probably couldn't even get online during the National Day holiday."

"Oh, come on. If you had to choose between traveling and going online, which would you pick?"

"I'd still go online."

"Brother Yan, how's your progress with Aunt Jiang?"

"It's almost there."

A casual remark once again elicited a shocked expression from his best friend.

"Brother Yan, you're successful in every aspect. This life is enviable."

In the morning, the two of them played games at the Internet Cafe.

In the afternoon, Li Zhiyan took a taxi to Jiang Xian's clothing store.

"Aunt Jiang!"

"Li Zhiyan."

Seeing Li Zhiyan again, a great sense of security welled up in Jiang Xian's heart.

Too many things had happened recently, and each time, Li Zhiyan was by her side.

"Aunt Jiang, I missed you."

As soon as he entered the clothing store, Li Zhiyan hugged Jiang Xian's slender waist and then kissed her. Although Jiang Xian was shy, these past few days, the image of other families of three happily walking past her door had made her feel a sense of loss.

That feeling of loss prompted Jiang Xian to overcome her shyness and continuously respond to Li Zhiyan.

After a long while, when a girl approached, Jiang Xian, with a flushed face, pushed Li Zhiyan away.

The girl found it a bit strange that a 40-year-old woman was kissing an 18-year-old young man?

However, in this era, it seemed nothing was too strange.

After all, if an uncle and a young girl were acceptable, there was no reason why a young man and a mature woman shouldn't be.

After the girl looked around, she bought a T-shirt and left the clothing store.

At this point, Li Zhiyan came up from behind again and hugged Jiang Xian.

"Aunt Jiang, your lips are so sweet..."

"Can we..."

Li Zhiyan whispered into Jiang Xian's ear.

However, Jiang Xian shook her head; some things were still difficult for her to break through.

Li Zhiyan wasn't surprised by this. He quietly waited for Yan Zhengjin to arrive.

"Then Aunt Jiang, I'll go lie down in the small room for a bit. You can watch the store. Tonight, I really want to taste your cafeteria's cooking skills."

Regarding what had already happened, Jiang Xian nodded slightly, but her heart was still very shy.

...

At this moment, Yan Zhengjin had already lost a total of 1.88 million.

The balance in his bank card was only 100,000 yuan. Previously, Yan Zhengjin had never panicked, but now, Yan Zhengjin...

He was completely panicked.

Of his 1.98 million in savings, only 100,000 remained.

"All in on a leopard!"

Yan Zhengjin recalled how he had bet on a leopard before but then changed it to big or small.

Now, if he put everything on a leopard and it hit, he could not only get his money back but also make a lot of profit!

Thinking this, the frenzied Yan Zhengjin put everything on a leopard.

"Leopard!"

"Leopard!"

As the scantily clad dealer continuously shook the dice.

Yan Zhengjin roared, veins bulging.

But very quickly, he completely despaired.

It was just an ordinary roll. In his anger, he continued to top up.

But after trying all the bank card payment methods, he realized...

All his money was gone.

Spent, all spent...

At this moment, all Yan Zhengjin could think about was winning back his money, but now, he seemed to have no starting capital left.

Mortgage! Mortgage his house and the house from the demolition compensation for a loan.

And his car, he should be able to get a loan of over a million.

With so much money, if he wasn't too impulsive, he could definitely win it back!

Just then, Yan Lei's call came in.

"Dad, give me living expenses."

"Get lost!"

Yan Zhengjin's emotions were already on the verge of collapse. Now, hearing his unfilial son ask for living expenses, he really couldn't control his emotions.

He even wanted to take Yan Lei and give him a severe beating.

Suddenly, Yan Zhengjin remembered that he still had 300,000 with Jiang Xian.

In his heart, subconsciously, he had regarded Jiang Xian as a soft persimmon that he could easily manipulate.

"Go get the 300,000 back from Jiang Xian!"

Yan Zhengjin saw hope for a comeback again.

That money originally belonged to him, so no one could stop him from taking it back!

Then he took a taxi directly to the front of Jiang Xian's clothing store. As soon as he got out of the car, he felt the fruit knife in his briefcase, and his courage increased considerably...

From afar, Jiang Xian saw Yan Zhengjin. She quickly called out to Li Zhiyan.

"Li Zhiyan!"

As she spoke, Yan Zhengjin had already entered the store.

"Jiang Xian, I'm not here to talk about remarrying."

"You agree to one condition of mine, and I promise I'll never bother you or trouble you again in this life."

At this moment, Li Zhiyan also walked out of the small room.

Subconsciously, Yan Zhengjin felt a very great pressure, but touching the fruit knife in his briefcase, he felt confident again.

"What condition?"

Jiang Xian asked subconsciously. In her heart, she still hoped that Yan Zhengjin could disappear from her life forever.

"Three hundred thousand. When we divorced, you took a bank card with three hundred thousand. Give me that card, and we'll have no more ties between us."

"I've already used that money to open the store..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Yan Zhengjin pulled out the knife and shouted frantically, "Give me the money!"

He had originally intended to ask Jiang Xian for the money nicely, but when Jiang Xian started giving reasons, he couldn't control his irritable mood anymore.

"Give me the money!"

That crazed look even startled Li Zhiyan.

There was a reason he held an irreconcilable grudge against gambling and drugs.

People addicted to gambling and drugs were not human; they could only be considered devils.

As he spoke, Yan Zhengjin lunged forward, intending to hold the knife to Jiang Xian's neck to force her to give him the money.

Li Zhiyan kicked Yan Zhengjin's wrist, and the fruit knife in Yan Zhengjin's hand flew out instantly.

Next, Li Zhiyan kicked him in the stomach, and with a sharp pain, Yan Zhengjin was sent flying.

Li Zhiyan showed no mercy. He called the police, and soon after, a police car arrived and took Yan Zhengjin away.

"Li Zhiyan..."

After the police car left, the fear and terror in Jiang Xian's heart completely surged.

No matter what, a woman is still a woman, and when facing such things, she will always feel afraid.

Li Zhiyan hugged Jiang Xian and gently said, "Aunt Jiang, don't be afraid, I'm here."

He went to the door and pulled down the rolling shutter. Li Zhiyan led Jiang Xian towards the small room inside.

When people are in extreme emotional states, hormones increase exponentially.

For example, when under great stress, one might want to go out and relax.

Jiang Xian was in this state at the moment. As soon as she entered the room, she kissed Li Zhiyan.

Then she relieved her inner fear.

She had never imagined before that Yan Zhengjin had such a crazed side.

To get that 300,000, he looked like he was going to kill her!

If Li Zhiyan hadn't been there, what would have happened to her today? She might really have been killed by him.

"Aunt Jiang..."

Gently caressing Jiang Xian's lips, Li Zhiyan mumbled, "Is it okay?"

Jiang Xian held Li Zhiyan tightly and didn't speak. After a long while, she said, "It's okay."

For Li Zhiyan, Jiang Xian let go of her last bottom line, except for the matter of pregnancy.

"Li Zhiyan..."

"It's okay."

Taking Jiang Xian's delicate hand.

Li Zhiyan gently sat on the small bed.

Large chapter, two-in-one. No updates tonight. Basic updates + HSY's three updates + Good Person Good Dream Manager's one additional update are complete. Finally, no moreOwe Rewards (owing rewards). Now I can focus on paying back monthly ticket debts! 2600 tickets, owing 1700 tickets, which is only 34 more updates. What's the big deal?

Finally, thanks again to HSY for the Alliance Leader reward and Good Dream for the Hall Master reward. These are nothing to the big shots, but the author can get seven hundred yuan from this money, which is already the author's living expenses for a month.