15: Chapter 15 Cousin, you're so seductive!

Saturday afternoon, top floor of Residence Name. Yin Tianxue's home.

In the living room, Yin Tianxue leaned against a bean bag chair by the floor-to-ceiling window, loosely clad in one of Yu Bo's white shirts. The hem of the shirt only reached mid-thigh, revealing two fair and slender legs. She held a financial magazine in her hands, but her gaze wasn't focused—several fresh crimson marks on her neck and collarbone were particularly striking in the afternoon sun, evidence of the passion from last night through this morning.

Yu Bo had just come out of the bathroom, his hair dripping wet, with only a bath towel wrapped around him. Droplets of water slid down the lines of his firm abdominal muscles. He dried his hair while walking toward the kitchen, preparing to pour some water.

The doorbell rang at that moment, urgent and persistent.

Yu Bo frowned and glanced at the clock on the wall—2:30 PM. He grabbed a black T-shirt draped over the back of a chair, pulled it on, and went to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, a thick scent of perfume wafted in first.

Su Man stood outside, wearing a silk slip dress with alarmingly little fabric. It was wine-red, with a deep V-neck that plunged almost to her waist, and a high side slit that faintly revealed her entire thigh as she moved. She had clearly dressed up meticulously, with voluminous curls, vibrant red lips, and exaggerated diamond earrings dangling from her earlobes, sparkling under the hallway lights.

"Yu Bo~" Su Man's voice was drawn out and soft, carrying unabashed temptation. Without waiting for an invitation, she squeezed past him into the room, her high heels clicking sharply on the floor. As she passed Yu Bo, her ample chest brushed against his arm.

"Where's Tianxue?" she asked, her eyes like hooks, lingering on Yu Bo's handsome face beneath his wet hair and his chest covered only by the T-shirt. Finally, they landed on the fresh hickey on the side of his neck, and a knowing, provocative smile curled her lips.

Yu Bo closed the door and said flatly, "In the living room."

Su Man was already swaying her hips toward the living room, the silk hem of her dress fluttering against her curves, her back view enchanting. At a glance, she saw Yin Tianxue by the window, disheveled and covered in hickeys.

"Oh, Tianxue." Su Man's voice instantly jumped an octave, filled with exaggerated surprise and a hint of undetectable jealousy. "It's the middle of the afternoon, why do you look... so thoroughly loved?"

She walked straight to Yin Tianxue and leaned down, the view beneath her V-neck almost entirely exposed. She reached out and, with fingers sporting bright red nail polish, flirtatiously flicked the top unfastened button of Yin Tianxue's shirt.

"Tsk tsk, look at these marks..." Su Man's fingers almost touched the red mark on Yin Tianxue's collarbone. "This kid Yu Bo looks quite proper, but he certainly doesn't hold back when he makes his move, does he?"

Yin Tianxue's body had tensed as she approached. Now, at the touch of her finger, she abruptly swiped her hand away while pulling her shirt collar tight. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and anger flared in her eyes. "Older Female Cousin! What are you doing!"

"Caring about you." Su Man straightened up, laughing so hard she shook, her full breasts heaving violently with her laughter. "I'm afraid you've been bullied by a man without even knowing it."

Just then, Yu Bo walked over carrying two glasses of water, blocking Su Man's path as she continued to press closer to Yin Tianxue. He wore a simple black T-shirt that clung to him, faintly outlining his chest and arm muscles. His wet, messy hair gave him a bit more wild attraction than usual.

Su Man's gaze immediately stuck to him. She took the water glass, her fingers "accidentally" brushing the back of Yu Bo's hand. Then, holding the glass, she leaned back slightly against the sofa's armrest. This posture made her already stunning curves even more prominent, and the slit in her skirt widened further.

"Yu Bo," she took a sip of water, staring straight at him, her tongue licking an imaginary water stain off her red lips. "Your physique... is really well-trained. What kind of exercise do you usually do?"

Yu Bo didn't respond. He handed the other glass of water to Yin Tianxue and sat down on the armrest of the bean bag chair beside her, his arm naturally draped over the back of the sofa behind her in a protective stance.

Su Man acted as if she didn't see his coldness or Yin Tianxue's murderous glare. She continued on her own, "I've been working out lately too, but I can never get my waist and abdomen right. Yu Bo, when are you free to give me some guidance?" As she spoke, she leaned forward, her V-neck opening a few more inches due to the movement, almost completely exposing a deep cleavage right below Yu Bo's line of sight.

Yu Bo's gaze landed calmly on her face without shifting downward even a fraction. Su Man didn't seem to mind; instead, she deliberately adjusted her sitting position, lifting one leg and resting it on the coffee table. The silk skirt already had a high slit, and this movement caused it to split almost to the root of her thigh, where a mysterious and sexy purple lace edge was faintly visible against her fair skin—a small purple butterfly was perched there.

Yin Tianxue's eyes were already as cold as ice. She pursed her lips tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white as she gripped the water glass.

Yu Bo remained expressionless. He simply lowered the hand that had been resting on the back of the sofa and gently grasped Yin Tianxue's slightly trembling hand hanging by her side. His thumb rubbed soothingly against the back of her hand twice.

"Sorry, Older Female Cousin," Yu Bo spoke, his voice steady and flat, devoid of any emotion. "I have no interest in guiding others in fitness, nor do I have the time. Tianxue's core strength is quite good; I only need to take care of her." As he spoke, he even turned his head and gave Yin Tianxue a very faint but tender smile.

This smile and the intimacy in his words were like a thorn in Su Man's eye. The smile on her face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly recovered, becoming even more enchanting. She put down the water glass and leaned back, her arms spread out across the back of the sofa. This action made her breasts perk up more and caused the slit in her skirt to slide up further, making the touch of purple even clearer.

"Oh? Is that so?" Su Man drawled, her gaze shifting between Yu Bo and Yin Tianxue. "It seems our Tianxue has found herself a perfectly devoted boyfriend who only has eyes for her." She changed the subject, her gaze hooking onto Yu Bo again. "But Yu Bo, men, you know, it doesn't hurt to look at other scenery occasionally, right? Just like this dress—wasn't it designed to be admired?"

As she spoke, she even gently shook her raised leg. The silk fabric made a faint rustling sound, and the purple lace appeared and disappeared with the movement, full of temptation.

Yin Tianxue's breathing visibly heavy. Yu Bo felt her hand tighten in his palm.

He squeezed her palm, then looked up at Su Man, a clear hint of impatience and warning finally appearing in his eyes. "Older Female Cousin, whether the scenery is beautiful or not depends on whether the viewer has the leisure for it. I'm a rather lazy person; once I've settled on the scene before me, I'm too lazy to look elsewhere." He paused, his tone deepening. "Besides, Tianxue doesn't like strong perfume; it gives her a headache. If you have nothing else, we won't keep you any longer. Tianxue needs to rest."

These words were already very blunt, practically an eviction notice.

The smile on Su Man's face finally faltered. She lowered her leg and sat up straight, her V-neck swaying again with the movement. She stared at Yu Bo, seemingly trying to find a trace of pretense on his face, but Yu Bo's gaze was open and cold, containing only unabashed protection for Yin Tianxue.

"Fine, Tianxue." Su Man stood up and picked up her handbag again, her tone unreadable. "You've found someone who protects you so well. As an Older Female Cousin who's been through it, let me remind you: it's good for a man to be protective, but if he holds on too tight, watch out for the day..." She paused meaningfully, her gaze sweeping over Yu Bo. "Men are like fine sand; the tighter you grasp them, the faster they slip away."

Yin Tianxue took a deep breath and stood up as well. Although she was only wearing a large men's shirt, her presence was not diminished at all. She walked to Yu Bo's side and stood shoulder to shoulder with him, looking coldly at Su Man. "My man is not for you to worry about, Older Female Cousin. Whether he gets bored or runs away is between him and me. If you have this much free time, you'd better spend it worrying about yourself."}],