37: Achieve enlightenment

It was just that she had been too ordinary back then, and could only bury these feelings deep in her heart, feeling that even taking an extra look at him was a form of desecration.

"Ah... Liang Xin, it's... it's been a long time."

Zhao Yue felt her cheeks instantly burst into flames, her heart beating as fast as a drum.

She hurriedly lowered her eyelashes, not daring to meet his gaze for fear of revealing the secret she had kept for many years.

Liang Xin was clearly a veteran in the field of romance, well-versed in the techniques of talking to women.

He didn't point out Zhao Yue's embarrassment, but instead naturally found topics to talk about, making a few witty and humorous remarks.

He quickly dissolved the awkward atmosphere, making Zhao Yue giggle behind her hand, and the previous tension was temporarily forgotten.

Liang Xin's original target had always been Li Tingting; after all, Li Tingting's beauty and family background were both top-notch.

Unfortunately, Li Tingting had extremely high standards and looked down on boys like him who only had good looks; his several attempts to show interest had all been met with soft rebuffs.

Today, he had captured the changes in Zhao Yue, especially that expensive bmw 7 series.

It was undoubtedly a strong signal—Zhao Yue's family background was likely far beyond what it used to be.

This caused him to immediately adjust his target, determined to seize this god-given opportunity and firmly grasp this "unpolished jade," Zhao Yue, in his hands.

As long as he won her over, everything she owned, including that enviable wealth... perhaps, could be used by him in the future.

Liang Xin's sweet talk caused Zhao Yue to completely lose her bearings; her heart swayed, and she felt the surrounding class reunion had become dull and tasteless.

So, when Liang Xin suggested leaving early, she followed him almost without hesitation.

Like someone whose soul had been lured away, she quietly disappeared outside the private room door... Walking to the side of the car, Liang Xin stroked the cold and smooth body of the bmw 7 series, an undisguisable desire flashing in his eyes.

"Yueyue, this car is amazing. Can I give it a try?" His eyes were bright, and the expectation in his tone was almost overflowing.

Zhao Yue was immersed in the sweet atmosphere he had created and handed over the keys without hesitation. "Sure, drive it however you want."

Liang Xin expertly started the engine, and the luxury car smoothly glided into the night.

He didn't ask about the destination; a tacit ambiguity filled the car cabin.

Finally, the car stopped in front of a high-class Hotel.

Liang Xin had already recognized her hesitant yet yielding attitude; this move was the final test.

Zhao Yue's heart was pounding and her face was burning, but she still obediently followed him out of the car and toward the room that had already been reserved.

Inside the room, the light and shadows were suggestive.

Zhao Yue almost completely surrendered to Liang Xin's skillful flirting techniques and sweet words, her mind in a daze of passion.

She suddenly snapped awake, thinking of Chen Li.

Using all her strength, she pushed Liang Xin off her, her voice trembling: "No... I can't..."

With his good time interrupted, a trace of hard-to-detect gloom flashed in the depths of Liang Xin's eyes.

But he quickly masked it, instead showing extreme tenderness.

Instead of forcing her, he gently embraced her, using even more delicate ways to soothe and please her.

He pampered Zhao Yue until her face was flushed and she was panting softly.

Although the final step wasn't reached, almost all the intimate contact that should happen had occurred.

The current Zhao Yue had almost no secrets or defenses left before him.

As the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, Liang Xin held her in his arms:

"Yueyue, your family is really rich to be able to buy you such a nice car."

His fingers twined through her hair, his tone full of envy.

"Mm, that's right..."

Zhao Yue's face was flushed, still immersed in the afterglow of just now, her voice soft and sweet.

"I really envy you,"

Liang Xin sighed at the right time, his tone becoming low, "Sigh, unlike me, my family conditions aren't good, and I'm restricted in many things."

Zhao Yue, whose head was clouded by pity and love, immediately replied: "It's okay, I have money."

Liang Xin was secretly delighted, but his face still carried a trace of difficulty:

"Really? Then... could you lend me ten thousand first for an emergency? I've indeed run into some trouble lately."

"Sure..."

Zhao Yue hardly thought about it; ten thousand was just the cost of a single outfit to her.

As she spoke, she picked up her phone and transferred the money directly to him.

Seeing the notification of receipt, the corner of Liang Xin's mouth curled up in an almost imperceptible smile of success.

Before the moment's warmth had even cooled, he rolled over again and pulled Zhao Yue deep into his arms.

She was already intoxicated in the web of love he had woven, submissively pressing against him... Meanwhile, Chen Li was leisurely lying on the spacious sofa of the Villa, playing with his phone.

It wasn't until evening that Meng Yu returned, ending her frantic shopping trip.

The sound of keys came from the door, and she appeared with both hands full of various luxury shopping bags, her cheeks flushed with exercise and excitement.

"Hubby, come help me quickly," she called out sweetly as soon as she saw Chen Li on the sofa.

Her tone carried the joy of a successful haul and a hint of fatigue, "There's still a lot in the car, go get them!"

Chen Li put down his phone and stood up with a smile. "Did you move the entire Shopping Mall home?"

He walked to the garage and found that Meng Yu wasn't exaggerating; the trunk and back seats were piled high with beautifully packaged boxes and bags.

The two of them took three full trips to move all the 'spoils' to the living room, where they almost formed a small mountain.

Chen Li skimmed through them and found that the vast majority were bought for him—all kinds of clothes for the current season, and pajamas for both of them were all there.

Besides those, there were many household items to improve their quality of life, such as high-end sofa cushions and aromatherapy sets—all necessities that showed class in the details.

Meng Yu leaned contentedly against the arm of the sofa, looking at the pile of shopping bags, the corners of her lips curling up unconsciously.

The leisure only lasted for a moment; she soon stood up again, first carefully sorting Chen Li's clothes.

She put them in the washing machine to give them a wash, and then began to methodically arrange the newly purchased items.

Chen Li lay on the sofa, watching her busy figure as she moved back and forth between the living room and the walk-in closet, his eyes showing a look of appreciation.

Such a virtuous and capable girl was the perfect partner for domestic life.

For a whole hour, Meng Yu was like a tireless bee, settling every item in its proper place.

After the last piece of clothing was hung on the balcony, she finally let out a long breath and returned to the living room, wiping the fine sweat from her forehead.

Her cheeks after the exercise were flushed with a healthy glow, and her bright eyes were filled with satisfaction and joy.

"You bought all of these by yourself?"

Chen Li reached out and pulled her to his side, his fingertips gently brushing over her slightly damp hair.

"Mm,"

She leaned against his shoulder. "I originally wanted to ask Li Tingting to come along, but she had a class reunion today and couldn't make time."

"Thank you for your hard work."

She looked up, her eyes flashing with a playful light: "Then... is there any reward?"

Chen Li looked at her exceptionally moving appearance due to the labor—her skin was white with a hint of red.

Her quiet, clear, and beautiful face, and that looming, well-proportioned figure.

He leaned down and whispered something in her ear, the content of the reward blowing past her sensitive ear.

In an instant, the blush quickly spread from her cheeks to the base of her ears, and even her slender neck was dyed with a layer of crimson.

She was so shy that she buried her burning cheeks in his chest, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "Hubby... then I... I'll go take a shower first."

Having said that, she stood up in a flurry and walked quickly toward the bathroom with a bit of nervousness and even more expectation.

Half an hour later, the glass door of the bathroom was gently pushed open, and Meng Yu walked out wearing a pink silk nightgown.

Crystal water droplets still hung from her damp hair, creating small water stains on her smooth shoulders.

The fabric, as thin as a cicada's wing, perfectly outlined her exquisite body curves, and the arc of her upper body radiated a natural softness.

Chen Li's breath hitched, his gaze firmly fixed on her.

That girl, who was usually just beautiful, now had her figure's curves fully revealed under the hazy light and shadow, her eyes both innocent and charming, forming a fatal temptation.

A surge of heat instantly rushed through his body, and a strong desire for possession ignited in his eyes—he had waited for this moment for too long. Tonight, they would reap the fruits of their success.

Seeing that Chen Li was still staring at her without blinking, Meng Yu shyly lowered her eyes, her voice carrying a bit of mock annoyance:

"Hubby, why are you still looking at me like that..."