Sister Tang was known for her domineering nature. In front of waiters, she was the epitome of a tough woman, a real man among females, and her signature trait was her assertiveness. However, it was precisely this dominance that had prevented Sister Tang from finding a suitable boyfriend. Wealthy men dismissed her due to her humble origins, while she herself had high standards and ignored rich men she found unappealing. Young men without money couldn’t hold their heads up around her, as her demands were clear: a house and a car. The house should be an ocean view apartment in Zhonghai City, and the car should be a luxury one worth over 500,000 yuan.
Though a loser, he still had self-awareness.
Therefore, Sister Tang became a leftover woman, too high for some and too low for others.
Logically speaking, Sister Tang, being attractive and having risen to the position of manager, should not have noticed Shui Miao.
However, she was well aware that her sudden promotion from waitress to manager was entirely thanks to Shui Miao. Moreover, since Shui Miao arrived from his hometown, she noticed a change in him—he had become more masculine, more charismatic, and increasingly mysterious with boundless potential.
Just imagine how exceptional Chairwoman Lin Qing’er was. Could the man she fancied possibly be inferior?
For these reasons, Sister Tang willingly closed her eyes, preparing to offer her first kiss.
Although Shui had lost his virginity, he still preserved his first kiss.
The two were like dry firewood and a flame, igniting instantly, passionately kissing each other in the alley…
The first taste of forbidden fruit was always intoxicating.
Sister Tang has always exuded an assertive and commanding presence. In front of the waitstaff, she stands out as the dominant figure among women—a true force to be reckoned with. Her domineering aura is her trademark, her defining characteristic. However, precisely because of this commanding presence, Sister Tang has never been able to find a suitable boyfriend. Wealthy men dismiss her due to her modest background, and she herself has high standards; she doesn’t waste her time on affluent men she finds unappealing. On the other hand, less affluent young men feel intimidated by her; the moment she speaks, it’s about owning a house and a car—specifically, a seaside apartment in Zhonghai City and a luxury vehicle worth over 500,000 yuan.
Even though losers are losers, they still have some self-awareness.
Thus, Sister Tang became a leftover woman, unable to land a high-status match or settle for a low one.
Logically speaking, Sister Tang, who is beautiful and has risen to a managerial position, wouldn’t have given Shuǐ Miǎo a second glance.
But she knew very well that her sudden promotion from waitress to manager was entirely thanks to Shuǐ Miǎo. Moreover, after Shuǐ Miǎo arrived from his hometown, she noticed he had changed—he had become more manly, more charismatic, enigmatic, and brimming with untapped potential!
Just think about it: how exceptional must Chairman Lín Qīng’ér be? Could the man she favors be anything less?
For these reasons and more, Sister Tang willingly closed her eyes, ready to offer up her first kiss.
Although Shuǐ Miǎo had lost his virginity, his first kiss was still intact.
The two were like dry timber meeting a fierce fire—a single spark was all it took. Right there in the alley, they began passionately kissing each other…
The first taste of forbidden fruit is always irresistible.
Shuǐ Miǎo and Sister Tang lost themselves in a frenzy, their hands roaming freely over each other’s bodies, caressing. Their breathing grew heavier, their movements more intense!
“No!”
Sister Tang, her eyes narrowed, felt a pair of large hands freely kneading her chest, then sliding down her abdomen and reaching into her waistband. The last vestige of her rationality made her voice resistance again… But Shuǐ Miǎo was already beyond stopping. Sister Tang’s body was neither too plump nor too thin—it was perfectly proportioned, her skin elastic, every inch radiating the freshness of a virgin, utterly incomparable to the old widow Liú Hóngméi.
Lost in excitement, Shuǐ Miǎo paid no heed to Sister Tang’s protests. In a swift motion, his hand ventured into the hidden depths…
“Ah! No!”
Sister Tang’s eyes flew open, her body shuddering. She wanted to push Shuǐ Miǎo away but found herself powerless, swept up in an unprecedented pleasure, feeling lightheaded as if her soul had left her body, soaring to the clouds, entangled with Shuǐ Miǎo’s, indistinguishable from his.
“Someone’s watching!”
Sister Tang turned her head and saw an elderly woman peeking from around the corner.
The old woman was the landlady of the area. Shuǐ Miǎo glanced at her but paid no mind, planning to stop after ten more seconds of tenderness. So, he sealed Sister Tang’s mouth again, his tongue directly entering hers. Sister Tang hadn’t expected Shuǐ Miǎo to grow even wilder. After letting out two muffled nasal sounds, she pushed against him with all her might. Unable to break free, in her desperation, she grabbed him below and gave a hard squeeze. The pain instantly brought Shuǐ Miǎo back to his senses!
Seeing Shuǐ Miǎo let go, Sister Tang released her grip as well.
Blushing, they glanced at the old woman and hurried away.
The old woman, watching them, felt consumed by desire. She swallowed hard, her heart racing, and entered her house. Seeing her bald husband coming out of the bathroom pulling up his pants, she pushed him back onto the toilet, pulled down his pants, and climbed on top of him…
※※※
On the road, neither Shuǐ Miǎo nor Sister Tang spoke.
After walking over five hundred meters to the main road, Shuǐ Miǎo suddenly said, “Just now… we were so crazy!”
Sister Tang had been covering her mouth the entire way. “You have the nerve to say that. You bit my lip until it bled.”
“Really? Let me see.” Shuǐ Miǎo was startled.
Sister Tang shot him a reproachful look and used her other hand to block him. “What’s there to see? We’re on the street…”
Shuǐ Miǎo didn’t understand—what did it matter if they were on the street? He just wanted to look at her lip, not do anything else.
“What should we do then? Go to the hospital?” Shuǐ Miǎo suddenly realized he might have been too rough.
Sister Tang stopped walking, looked at Shuǐ Miǎo, and grabbed his collar with her other hand. “Do you like me?”
“Let go, or else the goddess image I have of you will be ruined,” Shuǐ Miǎo said, exasperated. Sister Tang’s domineering side was showing again. When she didn’t release him, he added, “How silly. If I didn’t like you, would I have bitten your lip?”
“Hmph! That’s more like it. I’ll settle accounts with you tonight. My mouth hurts now; I need to go back and rest.” Sister Tang let go and patted Shuǐ Miǎo’s shoulder. “Also, no fooling around with others outside. You’re mine now. If you dare mess around, next time I’ll squeeze until your…”
“There’s going to be a next time?!”
Shuǐ Miǎo felt a chill run down his spine, as if he’d landed himself a she-devil.
Sister Tang didn’t quite grasp his meaning and thought he was trying to take advantage and then dismiss her. Stamping her foot, she grabbed his collar again. “What do you mean? Your hand… your hand already did that to me. Are you trying to deny it now?”
“You misunderstood. I meant I hope there won’t be a next time for grabbing there. It hurts!”
Shuǐ Miǎo felt a twinge of regret, sensing that Sister Tang would be hard to shake off.
Sister Tang blushed. “That’s more like it. Also, if Chairman Lin asks, just say we had a meal together. You spent five thousand yuan, and I only had a drink.”
“Five thousand for one meal? Do you think I’m a pig?!”
Shuǐ Miǎo caught on immediately—Sister Tang was looking to skim some benefits. She could get a meal receipt and later claim the money from finance.
“If you won’t say that, then come with me later to look at apartments.” Sister Tang was already thinking about buying a house and getting married.
“…”
Shuǐ Miǎo was speechless. Judging by Sister Tang’s attitude, he believed it wouldn’t be long before she dragged him to the civil affairs bureau to register their marriage!
A marriage maniac—he’d actually run into a marriage maniac!
Just then, a taxi pulled over. Sister Tang got in. From the side, Shuǐ Miǎo saw her lips—they looked like two hanging sausages… Seeing how severe the injury was, instead of worrying, Shuǐ Miǎo felt secretly relieved. Fortunately, it was serious enough; otherwise, she would surely come looking for him tonight. If things went that far, trying to get rid of her would be harder than climbing to heaven!
It wasn’t that Shuǐ Miǎo disliked Sister Tang; he just wasn’t psychologically prepared.
To be precise, Shuǐ Miǎo actually preferred Chǔ Miàoyí.
In Shuǐ Miǎo’s heart, if he were to rank the women, Chǔ Miàoyí would be first, Lín Qīng’ér and Sister Tang second. There was also Lín Xuě, Dà Shuāng, Xiǎo Shuāng—they were all good choices, all excellent wife candidates in his eyes.
Watching the taxi drive away, Shuǐ Miǎo suddenly wondered, *Strange, what’s been going on these past couple of days? Why has my luck with women suddenly skyrocketed?*
After pondering for a moment, he warned himself: *From now on, I must not casually get involved in romantic entanglements. I can’t afford to dissipate the spiritual power I’ve cultivated with great effort on several women. I must exercise restraint! Firm restraint!*
But with beauty right before his eyes, could he really restrain himself?
Shuǐ Miǎo couldn’t help but doubt it!
※※※
At eleven in the morning, Shuǐ Miǎo reserved a lavish banquet at a hotel and then waited on the roadside for Chǔ Miàoyí and Lín Xuě.
Over ten minutes later, a taxi pulled up beside Shuǐ Miǎo.
To his surprise, along with Chǔ Miàoyí and Lín Xuě, there was also a man.
“Who is this?”
Shuǐ Miǎo was very surprised. The three were dressed in casual clothes, but this man didn’t seem the least bit impressive—in fact, he came off as somewhat sleazy. Shuǐ Miǎo had no idea what his relationship with Chǔ Miàoyí was.
“Oh, he’s our colleague, Yáo Yě. He insisted on tagging along, and no matter how I tried to shoo him away, he just wouldn’t leave!” Lín Xuě said with a laugh, though it was unclear whether she was joking or intentionally embarrassing Yáo Yě.
“Sister Lín, I’m not joining you. Don’t worry, I have my own table,” Yáo Yě said, displeased. But he didn’t dare say anything too harsh to Lín Xuě. He just waved his hand and walked into the hotel with a sullen expression.
Chǔ Miàoyí walked over and smiled slightly at Shuǐ Miǎo. “Xiǎo Shuǐ, this place is too upscale. How about we go somewhere else?”
Chǔ Miàoyí wasn’t trying to save Shuǐ Miǎo money; she just didn’t want to eat at the same hotel as Yáo Yě.
Yáo Yě had followed them on purpose. He wanted to see what this Shuǐ Miǎo looked like so he could call his ne’er-do-well friends in Zhonghai City to teach him a lesson.
“It’s not that upscale. I’ve already booked the banquet. Let’s go in.”
Shuǐ Miǎo didn’t overthink it.
Lín Xuě stepped forward and took Chǔ Miàoyí’s hand. “Don’t fuss, little sister. It’s just a meal. No need to ask—I’m sure Xiǎo Shuǐ booked a private room. You won’t have to see any flies or mosquitoes.”
Yáo Yě had intentionally lingered nearby, making a call at the hotel entrance. Lín Xuě’s comment was clearly aimed at him.
The three entered the hotel, with Yáo Yě following closely behind.
They went into a private room, while Yáo Yě ordered a table of dishes next door and called a bunch of his disreputable friends.
Shuǐ Miǎo paid no attention to Yáo Yě. Anyone Lín Xuě disliked was undoubtedly no good.
The waitstaff quickly served the dishes, and the three ate while chatting.
Chǔ Miàoyí was direct and didn’t hide anything. She stated her purpose for coming to Zhonghai City—she hoped Shuǐ Miǎo would cooperate in the investigation of Wáng Yǒng’s affairs.
Without hesitation, Shuǐ Miǎo agreed immediately.
Seeing him agree so readily, Lín Xuě asked curiously, “Xiǎo Shuǐ, Wáng Yǒng is your godfather. You don’t trust him, but you trust us, whom you’ve only met a few times? That doesn’t make sense.”
“It makes perfect sense. I also suspect Wáng Yǒng is using me. If it can be confirmed that he is, I’d be grateful to you. I don’t want to serve a villain as a father! But having said that, if his record is truly clean, I believe your investigation won’t turn up anything. I’m taking a fair stance—supporting what’s right, not favoring relatives.” Shuǐ Miǎo spoke righteously.
Chǔ Miàoyí nodded and smiled. “Xiǎo Shuǐ, you haven’t disappointed me. Here, let me propose a toast to you.”
“Thank you…”
Shuǐ Miǎo picked up his glass of red wine and drained it in one go.
Lín Xuě, seeing this, rubbed her nose, shook her head slightly, and smiled. “I’m not so sure. You’re not supporting what’s right over family; you’re doing it to impress a beauty. You’re saying this because you’re attracted to her.”
“How could that be…”
Shuǐ Miǎo was taken aback, realizing Lín Xuě had seen right through him.
“Don’t deny it.”
Lín Xuě raised a hand, cutting him off. “I’ve grown up with Miàoyí since childhood. To me, she’s like my own little sister. As her older sister, I have to be involved in her life’s major events. Even if you have no romantic interest in my sister, if you want to be friends with her, you have to get through me first.”
Lín Xuě had her own way of dealing with men.
Shuǐ Miǎo thought for a moment, then raised his glass and nodded to Lín Xuě. “Sister Lín, you helped me tremendously as soon as you arrived in Zhonghai City. To be honest, I really want to be friends with you both. It’s just that my background isn’t great…”
“Don’t talk about background. None of us are blue bloods. No more red wine—if we’re drinking, let’s have baijiu.” Lín Xuě stood up, opened the door, and asked a waiter to bring a case of baijiu. She turned and patted Shuǐ Miǎo’s shoulder solemnly. “Being friends with me is simple. One case of baijiu—we each drink a bottle. If you finish one bottle, it means you consider me a friend. Finish two, and we’re siblings…”
“What if I finish three bottles?” Shuǐ Miǎo interrupted.
Lín Xuě shook her head with a smile. “With your physique, three bottles? After three, you’d probably be out cold.”
“Since you put it that way, Sister Lín Xuě, I’ll drink three bottles today.” Shuǐ Miǎo took a deep breath and looked at Chǔ Miàoyí, who shook her head repeatedly.
Chǔ Miàoyí stood up to say something, but Lín Xuě cut her off. “Be a man. If you finish three bottles, I’ll let Miàoyí marry you.”
※※※
“Oh no!”
Next door, Yáo Yě, who had been eavesdropping with his ear pressed to the wall, felt his heart sink upon hearing Lín Xuě’s words. He hurried out the door and ran into a waiter bringing over the liquor. He quickly stopped him. “I’m a friend of theirs. What’s the alcohol content of this?”
“Forty-five percent, sir. Why do you ask?” The waiter looked strangely at Yáo Yě. If he was a friend, why wasn’t he in the same room?
Yáo Yě narrowed his eyes. “Take this back and bring the strongest liquor your hotel has. No matter the cost, I’ll pay.”
The waiter, happy to have someone willingly pay for expensive liquor and likely tip well, blinked excitedly. “Actually, I remember—the hotel just got a new batch of high-proof Russian liquor, sixty-three percent. But it’s not cheap…”
“Sixty-three percent? Perfect. That’s the one. I’ll go with you to pay.”
Yáo Yě secretly gloated. *You brat, competing with me for women? I’ll drink you under the table first!*
“Don’t!”
Sister Tang narrowed her eyes, feeling a big hand kneading her chest and then sliding down her abdomen to the waistband of her pants. Her last shred of rationality prompted her to resist again… However, Shui Miao was already beyond restraint. Sister Tang’s body was neither fat nor thin, her figure was alluring, her skin elastic, and every inch of her exuded the aura of innocence, far surpassing the old widow Liu Hongmei.
Sister Tang’s consistent demeanor is undeniably commanding. In front of the waitstaff, she carries herself like one of the guys—a true force to be reckoned with. Her domineering aura is her trademark, her distinctive hallmark. However, precisely because of this commanding presence, Sister Tang has never managed to find a suitable boyfriend. Wealthy men look down on her for her humble origins, and she herself has high standards, so she doesn’t bother with those affluent men she can’t stand. As for men without money, they can’t hold their heads up in front of her. The moment she opens her mouth, she talks about owning a house and a car—the house must be a seaside property in Zhonghai City, and the car must be a luxury vehicle worth over 500,000 yuan.
Even though losers are losers, they still have some self-awareness.
So, Sister Tang became a leftover woman—too picky for the high-quality guys and too good for the low-quality ones.
Logically speaking, Sister Tang is beautiful and has been promoted to a managerial position, so she shouldn’t have paid any attention to Shui Miao.
But she knew very well that her sudden promotion from waitstaff to manager was entirely thanks to Shui Miao. Moreover, after Shui Miao returned from his hometown, she noticed he had changed—he had become more manly, more charismatic, more mysterious, and infinitely more promising!
Just think about it: how exceptional must Chairman Lin Qing’er be? Could the man she favors possibly be lacking?
For these reasons, Sister Tang willingly closed her eyes, ready to offer her first kiss.
Although Shui Miao had lost his virginity, his first kiss was still intact.
The two of them were like dry wood meeting a fierce fire—the moment they touched, they ignited. In that narrow alley, they passionately kissed each other…
The first taste of forbidden fruit is always irresistible.
Shui Miao and Sister Tang were lost in a frenzy, their hands roaming freely over each other’s bodies, caressing and exploring. Their breathing grew heavier, and their movements became more intense!
“No!”
Sister Tang, her eyes half-closed, felt a pair of large hands kneading her chest freely before sliding down her abdomen and reaching into her waistband. The last shred of rationality prompted her to voice her resistance once more… But Shui Miao was already beyond stopping. Sister Tang’s body was neither too plump nor too thin, with a graceful figure and elastic skin. Every inch of her skin carried the freshness of a virgin, far beyond comparison with the old widow Liu Hongmei.
Lost in excitement, Shui Miao ignored Sister Tang’s protests and boldly reached into her most intimate place…
“Ah! No!”
Sister Tang’s eyes flew open, her body trembling. She wanted to push Shui Miao away but lacked the strength. She was engulfed in an unprecedented pleasure, feeling as if her soul had left her body and soared into the clouds, entangled with Shui Miao, indistinguishable from one another.
“Someone’s watching!”
Sister Tang turned her head and saw an elderly woman peeking from around the corner.
The elderly woman was the landlady of the area. Shui Miao glanced at her but paid no mind, planning to stop after ten more seconds of tenderness. So, he sealed Sister Tang’s mouth again, his tongue slipping directly inside. Sister Tang hadn’t expected Shui Miao to become even wilder. After letting out two muffled sounds, she pushed against Shui Miao with all her might. When she couldn’t break free, in a moment of desperation, she grabbed him below and squeezed hard. The pain instantly brought Shui Miao back to his senses!
Seeing Shui Miao let go, Sister Tang released her grip as well.
Blushing, the two glanced at the elderly woman and hurried away.
The elderly woman, consumed by desire, swallowed hard and, overwhelmed with passion, entered her house. Seeing her bald husband emerging from the bathroom pulling up his pants, she pushed him back onto the toilet, pulled down his pants, and climbed on top of him…
※※※
On the road, Shui Miao and Sister Tang walked in silence.
After walking over five hundred meters and reaching the main road, Shui Miao suddenly spoke up: “Just now… we were so wild!”
Sister Tang had been covering her mouth the entire way. “How can you even say that? You bit my lip until it bled.”
“Really? Let me see.” Shui Miao was taken aback.
Sister Tang shot him a reproachful look and used her other hand to block him. “What’s there to see? We’re on the street…”
Shui Miao didn’t understand—what did it matter if they were on the street? He just wanted to check her lip, not do anything else.
“What should we do then? Go to the hospital?” Shui Miao suddenly realized he might have been too rough.
Sister Tang stopped walking, looked at Shui Miao, and grabbed his collar with her other hand. “Do you like me?”
“Let go, or else your goddess image in my mind will be ruined,” Shui Miao said helplessly. Sister Tang’s domineering side was showing again. When she didn’t release her grip, he added, “How silly. If I didn’t like you, would I have bitten your lip until it bled?”
“Hmph! That’s more like it. I’ll settle the score with you tonight. My mouth hurts now, so I’m going back to rest.” Sister Tang let go of his collar and patted his shoulder. “Also, no fooling around with others outside. You’re mine now. If you dare mess around, next time I’ll crush your…”
“There’s going to be a next time?!”
Shui Miao felt a chill run down his spine, as if he’d encountered a she-devil.
Sister Tang didn’t quite understand what he meant and thought he was trying to avoid responsibility after taking advantage of her. Stomping her foot, she grabbed his collar again. “What do you mean? Your hands… your hands have already done that to me. Are you trying to deny it now?”
“You misunderstood. I meant I hope there won’t be a next time for you to grab me there. It hurts!”
Shui Miao felt a twinge of regret, sensing that Sister Tang would be hard to shake off.
Sister Tang’s face flushed. “That’s more like it. Also, if Chairman Lin asks, just say we had a meal together. You spent five thousand yuan, and I only had a drink.”
“Five thousand yuan for one meal? Do you think I’m a pig?!”
Shui Miao immediately understood—Sister Tang was trying to pocket some extra money. She could later produce a meal receipt and collect the money from the finance department.
“If you won’t say it, then come house-hunting with me later,” Sister Tang said, already thinking about buying a house and getting married.
“…”
Shui Miao was speechless. Judging by Sister Tang’s attitude, he believed it wouldn’t be long before she dragged him to the civil affairs bureau to register their marriage!
A marriage maniac—he had actually run into a marriage maniac!
Just then, a taxi pulled over. Sister Tang opened the door and got in. From the side, Shui Miao saw her lips, which looked like two sausages… Seeing how badly injured her mouth was, Shui Miao wasn’t worried but secretly relieved. Fortunately, the injury was serious enough; otherwise, she would definitely come looking for him tonight. If things went further, it would be harder than climbing to heaven to shake her off!
It wasn’t that Shui Miao didn’t like Sister Tang; he just wasn’t mentally prepared.
To be precise, Shui Miao actually preferred Chu Miaoyi.
In Shui Miao’s heart, if he were to rank the women, Chu Miaoyi would be first, Lin Qing’er and Sister Tang would be second, and Lin Xue, Da Shuang, and Xiao Shuang were also good choices. In his mind, they were all excellent candidates for marriage.
Watching the taxi drive away, Shui Miao suddenly wondered: Strange, what’s been going on these past few days? Why has my luck with women suddenly skyrocketed?
After pondering for a moment, he warned himself: From now on, I must not casually engage in relationships. The spiritual energy I’ve worked so hard to cultivate shouldn’t be wasted on women. I must restrain myself! Firmly restrain myself!
But with beauty right in front of him, could he really restrain himself?
Shui Miao couldn’t help but doubt it!
※※※
At eleven in the morning, Shui Miao reserved a lavish banquet at a hotel and waited on the roadside for Chu Miaoyi and Lin Xue.
More than ten minutes later, a taxi pulled up beside Shui Miao.
To his surprise, along with Chu Miaoyi and Lin Xue, there was also a man.
“Who is this?”
Shui Miao was puzzled. All three were dressed casually, but the man seemed unimpressive, even somewhat sleazy. Shui Miao had no idea what his relationship with Chu Miaoyi was.
“Oh, he’s our colleague, Yao Ye. He insisted on tagging along, and no matter how I tried to shake him off, he just wouldn’t leave!” Lin Xue said with a laugh, though it was unclear whether she was joking or intentionally embarrassing Yao Ye.
“Lin Jie, I’m not joining your table. Don’t worry, I have my own reservation,” Yao Ye said unhappily. But he didn’t dare say anything too harsh to Lin Xue. He just waved his hand and walked into the hotel with a displeased expression.
Chu Miaoyi walked over and smiled faintly at Shui Miao. “Xiao Shui, this place is too upscale. How about we go somewhere else?”
Chu Miaoyi wasn’t trying to save Shui Miao money; she just didn’t want to eat in the same hotel as Yao Ye.
Yao Ye had followed them deliberately. He wanted to see what this Shui Miao looked like so he could call his shady friends in Zhonghai City to teach him a lesson.
“It’s not that upscale. I’ve already reserved a banquet. Let’s go in.”
Shui Miao didn’t overthink it.
Lin Xue stepped forward and took Chu Miaoyi’s hand. “Don’t fuss, little sister. It’s just a meal. No need to ask—I’m sure Xiao Shui reserved a private room. You won’t have to see any flies or mosquitoes.”
Yao Ye had intentionally lingered nearby, standing at the hotel entrance making a phone call. Lin Xue’s words were clearly meant for him.
The three entered the hotel, with Yao Ye following closely behind.
They went into a private room, while Yao Ye ordered a table next door and called a bunch of his disreputable friends.
Shui Miao paid no attention to Yao Ye. Anyone Lin Xue disliked was undoubtedly not a good person.
The waitstaff quickly served the dishes, and the three ate while chatting.
Chu Miaoyi was straightforward and didn’t hide her purpose for coming to Zhonghai City: she hoped Shui Miao would cooperate in the investigation of Wang Yong.
Without hesitation, Shui Miao agreed.
Seeing how readily Shui Miao agreed, Lin Xue asked curiously, “Xiao Shui, Wang Yong is your godfather. Isn’t it strange that you don’t trust him but instead trust us, whom you’ve only met a few times?”
“It’s not strange at all. I also suspect Wang Yong is using me. If it’s confirmed that he is, I’d be grateful to you. I don’t want to serve a villain as a father! But having said that, if he’s truly innocent, I’m sure your investigation won’t turn up anything. I’ll stand on the side of justice, supporting what’s right rather than favoring family.” Shui Miao spoke righteously.
Chu Miaoyi nodded and smiled. “Xiao Shui, you haven’t disappointed me. Here, let me propose a toast to you.”
“Thank you…”
Shui Miao raised his glass of red wine and downed it in one go.
Lin Xue, seeing this, rubbed her nose, shook her head, and smiled. “I’m not so sure. You’re not supporting justice over family; you’re just attracted to beauty and saying this to please her.”
“How could that be…”
Shui Miao was startled, realizing Lin Xue had seen right through him.
“Don’t deny it.”
Lin Xue raised her hand to cut him off. “Miaoyi and I grew up together. To me, she’s like my own little sister. As her older sister, I have to oversee her life’s major decisions. Even if you have no romantic interest in her, if you want to be her friend, you’ll have to get through me first.”
Lin Xue had her own way of dealing with men.
After a moment’s thought, Shui Miao raised his glass and nodded to Lin Xue. “Lin Jie, you helped me greatly as soon as you arrived in Zhonghai City. To be honest, I really want to be friends with you. It’s just that my background isn’t great…”
“Don’t talk about background. None of us are royalty. Let’s not drink red wine; if we’re drinking, let’s go for white liquor.” Lin Xue stood up, opened the door, and asked the waiter to bring a case of white liquor. She then patted Shui Miao’s shoulder solemnly. “Making friends with me is simple. One case of white liquor, one bottle each. If you finish one bottle, it means you see me as a friend. Finish two bottles, and we’re siblings…”
“What about finishing three bottles?” Shui Miao interrupted.
Lin Xue shook her head and laughed. “With your physique, three bottles? You’d probably pass out after three bottles.”
“Since you put it that way, I’ll drink three bottles today.” Shui Miao took a deep breath and glanced at Chu Miaoyi, who shook her head repeatedly.
Chu Miaoyi stood up to say something, but Lin Xue cut her off. “Be a man. If you finish three bottles, I’ll let Miaoyi marry you.”
※※※
“Oh no!”
Next door, Yao Ye, who had been eavesdropping with his ear pressed against the wall, felt his heart sink upon hearing Lin Xue’s words. He hurried out and ran into a waiter carrying liquor. He quickly stopped the waiter. “I’m a friend of theirs. What’s the alcohol content of this liquor?”
“Forty-five percent, sir. Why do you ask?” The waiter looked curiously at Yao Ye. If he was a friend, why wasn’t he in the same room?
Yao Ye narrowed his eyes. “Take this back and bring the strongest liquor your hotel has. No matter the cost, I’ll pay.”
If someone was willing to pay for expensive liquor and the waiter could get a tip, why not? The waiter’s eyes lit up. “Now that you mention it, I remember the hotel just got a batch of strong Russian liquor, sixty-three percent. But it’s not cheap…”
“Sixty-three percent? Perfect. That’s the one. I’ll go with you to pay.”
Yao Ye secretly gloated. You brat, competing with me for women? I’ll drink you under the table first!
“Ahh! No!”
Sister Tang suddenly opened her eyes, her body trembling. She wanted to push Shui Miao away but couldn’t muster the strength. Her entire being was immersed in an unprecedented pleasure, floating as if her soul had soared out of her body into the clouds, entwined with Shui Miao’s, indistinguishable from him.
“Someone is watching!”
Sister Tang turned her head and saw an old woman peeking from around the corner.
The old woman was the landlady of the area. Shui Miao glanced at her but ignored her, intending to continue his affection for ten more seconds before stopping. He sealed Sister Tang’s mouth again, his tongue directly entering her mouth. Sister Tang, not expecting Shui Miao to become increasingly wild, let out two nasal moans before desperately pushing him away. Unable to push him off, she panicked and grabbed his lower region, squeezing it hard, causing Shui Miao intense pain and instantly sobering him up!
Seeing Shui Miao let go, Sister Tang also released her grip.
Blushing, they looked at the old woman and quickly left.
The old woman, filled with desire, swallowed hard, and upon entering her house, saw her bald husband coming out of the toilet with his pants in hand. She immediately pushed him onto the toilet seat and, pulling down his pants, pounced on him…
※※※
On the way, neither Shui Miao nor Sister Tang spoke.
After walking over 500 meters and reaching the main road, Shui Miao suddenly said, “Just now… we were so wild!”
Sister Tang had been covering her mouth with her hand throughout the journey, “How can you say that? My lips were bitten by you.”
“Really? Let me see,” Shui Miao was surprised.
Sister Tang gave him a disapproving look and used her other hand to block him, “What are you looking at? This is the street…”
Shui Miao was somewhat puzzled. What was wrong with looking at her lips on the street? It wasn’t like he was doing anything else.
“What should we do then? Go to the hospital?” Shui Miao suddenly thought, realizing he might have been too rough.
Sister Tang stopped walking, looked at Shui Miao, and used her other hand to grab his collar, “Do you like me?”
“Quickly let go, otherwise your image as my goddess will be ruined,” Shui Miao was speechless, as Sister Tang’s dominant side had shown again. Seeing that she didn’t loosen her grip, Shui Miao had to add, “You’re really silly. If I didn’t like you, why would I bite your lips?”
“Hmph! That’s better. Tonight, I’ll settle the score with you. My mouth hurts now, so I need to go home and rest,” Sister Tang let go and patted Shui Miao’s shoulder, “Also, don’t make friends outside. You’re mine now. If you dare to mess around, I’ll squeeze your… next time.”
“Another time!”
Shui Miao felt a chill run through his scalp, feeling like he had found a she-demon.
Sister Tang didn’t quite understand what Shui Miao meant. She thought he was trying to ignore her after taking advantage, so she stomped her foot and grabbed his collar again, “What do you mean? Your hands… your hands have already touched me like that. Do you want to deny it?”
“You misunderstood. I meant no next time, don’t grab anymore. It hurts!”
Shui Miao felt a slight regret in his heart, sensing that Sister Tang was now hard to shake off.
Sister Tang blushed, “That’s better. By the way, if Chairwoman Lin asks, say that you had dinner with me, and you spent 5,000 yuan on food while I only had a drink.”
“5,000 yuan for a meal? Do you think I’m a pig!?”
Shui Miao immediately caught on, realizing Sister Tang was trying to make a profit. She would later get a receipt for the meal and claim the money from the finance department.
“If you don’t want to say that, it’s fine. You can accompany me to look for a house later,” Sister Tang had already started considering buying a house and getting married.
“…”
Shui Miao was speechless. Judging from Sister Tang’s current momentum, he believed she would register their marriage at the civil affairs office in a few days!
A marriage maniac—he had encountered a marriage maniac!
At this moment, a taxi stopped, and Sister Tang opened the door and got in. From the side, Shui Miao saw her lips, which looked like two sausages were hanging from them… Seeing that Sister Tang’s lips were seriously injured, Shui Miao didn’t feel worried but secretly relieved. Fortunately, the injury was severe enough; otherwise, she would definitely come looking for him tonight, and once rice was cooked, it would be harder than climbing to heaven to get rid of her!
Shui Miao didn’t dislike Sister Tang, but he wasn’t mentally prepared yet.
To be precise, Shui Miao actually liked Chu Miaoyi more.
In Shui Miao’s heart, if the women were ranked, Chu Miaoyi would be first, followed by Lin Qing’er and Sister Tang. There was also Lin Xue, Da Shuang, and Xiao Shuang; they were all quite good. In Shui Miao’s heart, they were all excellent candidates for a wife.
Watching the taxi drive away, Shui Miao suddenly wondered, strange, what was wrong with these past two days? Why had his romantic luck suddenly become so good?
After pondering for a while, Shui Miao warned himself in his heart that he must never casually engage in relationships with women again. How could he waste his hard-earned spiritual energy on several women? He must restrain himself! Firmly restrain himself!
But when faced with beauty, could he really restrain himself?
Shui Miao couldn’t help but doubt!
※※※
At 11 a.m., Shui Miao booked a lavish banquet at a hotel and waited on the road outside for Chu Miaoyi and Lin Xue.
More than ten minutes later, a taxi stopped beside Shui Miao.
To Shui Miao’s surprise, accompanying Chu Miaoyi and Lin Xue was a man.
“Who is this?”
Shui Miao was very surprised. The three were dressed casually, and this man didn’t look impressive at all—he even seemed a bit sleazy. Shui Miao had no idea what his relationship with Chu Miaoyi was.
“Oh, he’s our colleague, Yao Ye. He insisted on coming along. A grown man, I tried to get rid of him but couldn’t,” Lin Xue said with a smile, unclear whether she was joking or intentionally embarrassing Yao Ye.
“Lin Jie, I won’t be sitting with you, don’t worry. I have another table,” Yao Ye looked unhappy but dared not say anything too harsh to Lin Xue, merely waving his hand and walking into the hotel with a displeased expression.
Chu Miaoyi walked over and smiled slightly at Shui Miao, “Xiao Shui, this place is too upscale. Let’s change to another place?”
Chu Miaoyi wasn’t trying to save money for Shui Miao but didn’t want to dine in the same hotel as Yao Ye.
Yao Ye had deliberately followed them, wanting to see what kind of person Shui Miao was, and then call his gang of friends in Zhonghai City to deal with Shui Miao.
“No, it’s fine. I’ve already reserved the banquet. Let’s go inside.”
Shui Miao didn’t think much of it.
Lin Xue stepped forward and took Chu Miaoyi’s hand, “Little sister, don’t fuss. It’s just a meal. Don’t worry, Xiao Shui has reserved a private room. You won’t see any flies or mosquitoes.”
Yao Ye intentionally didn’t go far, standing at the hotel entrance making a phone call. Lin Xue’s words were meant for him to hear.
The three entered the hotel, and Yao Ye followed closely behind.
The three went into the private room, while Yao Ye ordered a table next door and made phone calls, summoning his group of unsavory friends.
Shui Miao ignored Yao Ye. Whoever Lin Xue disliked was certainly not a good person.
The waiters quickly served the dishes, and the three began chatting while eating.
Chu Miaoyi came straight to the point, revealing the purpose of her visit to Zhonghai City, hoping that Shui Miao would cooperate in investigating Wang Yong’s case.
Without hesitation, Shui Miao immediately agreed.
Seeing Shui Miao’s prompt agreement, Lin Xue curiously asked, “Xiao Shui, Wang Yong is your godfather. Why don’t you trust him but instead trust us, whom you’ve barely met? That doesn’t seem logical.”
“There’s nothing illogical about it. I also suspect that Wang Yong is using me. If you can prove that he’s using me, I’ll be grateful to you. I don’t want to call a thief my father! But then again, if his hands are clean, no matter how much you investigate, you won’t find anything. I’ll stand on the side of justice, helping based on reason, not on personal ties,” Shui Miao said solemnly.
Chu Miaoyi nodded, smiling, “Xiao Shui, you didn’t disappoint me. Come, I’ll toast you.”
“Thank you…”
Shui Miao raised his wine glass and drank it all at once.
Seeing this, Lin Xue touched her nose and shook her head, smiling, “I don’t think so. You’re not helping based on reason but are instead attracted to the beauty, saying this just to please the beauty.”
“How could that be…”
Shui Miao was taken aback, not expecting Lin Xue to hit the nail on the head.
“Don’t deny it.”
Lin Xue raised her hand, interrupting Shui Miao’s words, “I grew up with Miaoyi. In my eyes, she is like my own younger sister. As her older sister, I must take care of her important life matters. Even if you have no intentions towards my sister, as long as you want to be friends with her, you must first pass my test.”
Lin Xue had her own ways of dealing with men.
After thinking for a moment, Shui Miao raised his wine glass, nodded at Lin Xue, and said, “Lin Jie, you’ve helped me a lot since arriving in Zhonghai City. To be honest, I really want to be friends with you. It’s just that my background isn’t that good…”
“Don’t talk about backgrounds. None of us are born into noble families. Don’t drink red wine anymore. If we’re going to drink, let’s have white liquor.” Lin Xue stood up, opened the door, and asked the waiter to bring a case of white liquor. She patted Shui Miao’s shoulder and said seriously, “Being friends with me is simple. We each drink a bottle straight. If you finish one bottle, it proves you regard me as a friend. Finish two bottles, and we’re brothers…”
“What if I finish three bottles?” Shui Miao interrupted. Lin Xue smiled and shook her head, “With your build, three bottles? After three bottles, you’ll probably be unconscious.”
“Since Lin Xue Jie said so, I’ll drink three bottles today,” Shui Miao took a deep breath, looked at Chu Miaoyi, who shook her head repeatedly.
Chu Miaoyi stood up to speak but was interrupted by Lin Xue, “If you finish three bottles, I’ll let Miaoyi marry you.”
※※※
“No good!”
Yao Ye, who had been eavesdropping with his ear pressed against the wall in the adjacent room, felt his heart sink upon hearing Lin Xue’s words. He quickly opened the door and went out, encountering a waiter carrying alcohol. He immediately stopped the waiter, “I’m their friend. What’s the alcohol content of this liquor?”
“45 degrees, sir. Is there anything wrong?” The waiter looked at Yao Ye strangely. If they were friends, why weren’t they in the same private room?
Yao Ye narrowed his eyes, “Take this back and replace it with the highest-proof liquor your hotel has. No matter how expensive it is, I’ll pay.”
A customer willing to pay for liquor meant tips for the waiter, so why not? The waiter’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he said, “By the way, I just remembered, the hotel recently received a new batch of high-proof Russian liquor, 63 degrees, but it’s quite expensive…”
“63 degrees? Fine, that’s the one. Let me pay with you.”
Yao Ye smirked inwardly, thinking, “You brat, challenging me for a woman? I’ll get you drunk to death first!”
Tai Sui Yellow Amulet Paper FuLu Taoist Love Talisman Traditional Chinese Spiritual Charm Attracting Love Protecting Marriage