Chapter 108: Sister‑in‑Law

"It was originally meant to be worn at home."

Xu Yuexin coaxed his daughter‑in‑law, "Put it on and try it; it'll definitely look great."

These Bunny Girl Outfit, fishnet stockings, black silk… were all carefully selected by him during his time in Xiangjiang for his daughter‑in‑law.

How could they just sit at home gathering dust?

"You're lying."

Chen Qiaoqiao hummed, saying that after being coaxed and deceived by Xu Yuexin so many times, she already understood his routine, "Your head is obviously filled with those things."

"The final hundred‑million times."

Xu Yuexin swore solemnly, "It won't happen again!"

"Really the last time?"

Chen Qiaoqiao said with a doubtful expression.

Mainly because Xu Yuexin's credibility with her was indeed not very high.

"Hmm, really."

Xu Yuexin nodded seriously and said.

His solemn demeanor left Chen Qiaoqiao no choice but to believe.

"Alright, I'll trust you just this once."

Chen Qiaoqiao whispered, then gave Xu Yuexin a look, "Don't you dare backtrack."

"And I'm just trying it on; don't mess around."

After speaking, Chen Qiaoqiao changed into the Bunny Girl Outfit Xu Yuexin bought, and also put on the fishnet stockings as he requested.

The pure black fabric contrasted sharply with her pristine, crystal‑clear skin.

The fishnet stockings hugging her beautiful legs made one want to touch them.

If you can't handle this situation, are you still a gentleman? "Daughter‑in‑law, look."

Xu Yuexin held Chen Qiaoqiao's shoulders, "So beautiful."

"Did I buy the right one for you?"

"What's so beautiful about it?"

Chen Qiaoqiao muttered, "It's… it's so revealing."

"Just the two of us, it looks good this way."

After saying that, Xu Yuexin tightly embraced his daughter‑in‑law, kissing her face, rosy neck, and many other places.

"Hey, hey, didn't we agree… um…"

Chen Qiaoqiao tried to push away, but Xu Yuexin kissed her cherry lips, leaving only vague words.

"I haven't eaten… dinner time… hmm…"

"Hmm…"

As Xu Yuexin's large hand moved further, Chen Qiaoqiao quickly could only let out a series of whimpers.

…

"Big Bad Guy, you're dead…"

In the early morning, Chen Qiaoqiao, half unconscious, weakly pounded his chest and fell into a drowsy sleep.

Xu Yuexin, still not satisfied, stroked his daughter‑in‑law's black silk leg, feeling her perfect thigh and calf curves and the smooth feel of the stockings.

At that moment, he felt his dream finally realized!

Early the next morning, Xu Yuexin woke before Chen Qiaoqiao.

Chen Qiaoqiao was turned away, leaning in Xu Yuexin's arms, her beautiful back and slender waist fully exposed before his eyes.

Xu Yuexin lightly pinched Chen Qiaoqiao's waist, and she immediately twitched in her sleep.

Xu Yuexin, feeling sorry for his daughter‑in‑law's overexertion last night, did not disturb her.

Only after she groggily awoke did Xu Yuexin get up from the bed to prepare breakfast for the two of them.

After breakfast, Xu Yuexin took out a Standard Chartered Yin Hang Card and a Dafuku Securities Account Card from his luggage and placed them on the desk.

"Got them from there?"

Chen Qiaoqiao examined the two bank cards and asked.

"Hmm, one has 850,000 Hong Kong Dollars, the other has 32,000."

Xu Yuexin said.

He did not specifically tell his daughter‑in‑law about leveraging to buy the Hang Seng Index, fearing it would cause unnecessary worry.

Opening the drawer, Xu Yuexin placed the two bank cards together with cash deposits.

850,000 plus 32,000 equals 882,000 Hong Kong Dollars, the contract conversion is 551,000 Renminbi.

Adding the 50,000 cash on hand makes the 600,000 Renminbi he mentioned to Chen Qiaoqiao yesterday.

The first pot of gold came from publishing "High Mountain's Flower Crown."

The next first takeoff was in the latter half of last year, taking advantage of the state's increased gold purchase price, he stockpiled a batch of big yellow fish.

Thinking back, that experience of buying gold in Guangzhou was indeed a bit thrilling.

Of course, with risk came reports; just that time, his Net Assets swelled by a third.

Later, the recent silver trade pushed his wealth directly into the tens of thousands magnitude.

Now his money is all leveraged and all‑in on the Hang Seng Index, waiting for a surge.

Recalling the journey, Xu Yuexin felt a flood of emotions and was full of anticipation for the future.

"Do you want it?"

After finishing his recollection, Xu Yuexin saw his daughter‑in‑law staring longingly into the drawer, and teased, "I'll give you 10,000; buy whatever you want."

After speaking, he took a stack of money from the drawer and stuffed it into his daughter‑in‑law's hand.

Chen Qiaoqiao, as if she'd been scalded, quickly placed the money on the table, waved her hand and said, "I don't need this much money."

"Take it."

Xu Yuexin, without room for discussion, shoved the money back into her hand and said, "You're my daughter‑in‑law; this is our money."

"I can't let you have empty hands."

Chen Qiaoqiao felt a sweet warmth in her heart upon hearing Xu Yuexin's domineering declaration, enjoying the pampered feeling.

"I'll keep it for you; when you need money for an investment, I'll give it to you."

Chen Qiaoqiao bent over and planted a kiss on Xu Yuexin's forehead, saying.

"Alright, I'll tell you when I need it."

Xu Yuexin stood up, embraced his daughter‑in‑law and kissed her forehead as well.

According to Xu Yuexin's plan, her ten thousand yuan would naturally never be used.

He was merely answering her like that.

After a moment of affectionate banter with his daughter‑in‑law, Xu Yuexin rummaged through his suitcase and took out all the gifts he had brought back from Xiangjiang, dividing them into five portions.

The first portion was for his parents.

Xu Yuexin took a taxi across nearly half of Jingcheng, rushed to the Coking Group officials' dormitory, and asked the guard for his parents' room number.

When Xu Yuexin knocked open the door, only his mother was home.

"Mom, I just came back from Xiangjiang and brought you a few things."

After speaking, Xu Yuexin took a Philips shaver and several bottles of women's facial cleanser and other skincare products from his Shoulder Bag.

Finally, he placed a suit, packed inside a coat bag, onto the table.

Mrs. Wu, seeing the gifts her son bought for herself and her husband, felt both happy and pained.

"My husband and I don't need so many things; don't spend so much on us."

Mrs. Wu touched the gifts on the table, her eyes turning watery as she said.

"They're all practical items."

Xu Yuexin said, picking up the shaver to demonstrate, "See, Mom, flip the switch and you can shave; turn it off when you're done."

"When it's out of power, open this to replace the battery."

"Clack clack."

Xu Yuexin opened the battery cover beneath the shaver and said to his mother.

Wu Yan watched attentively, nodding occasionally, ready to wait for Xu Qiang to return and teach her how to use it.

"This is facial cleanser; follow the amount on the instructions and apply it each morning when washing your face."

"Mom, you can read traditional characters, right?"

"Mm‑mm, I can read it."

"And also, this is a suit."

Xu Yuexin opened the garment bag with a "Sssra" sound and said, "These days many leaders on TV are starting to wear suits."

"It won't be long before my father, at this rank, also has to wear one."

"I found a renowned Xiangjiang tailor to custom‑make a set for him."

Wu Yan lifted the suit, gesturing, and immediately felt its fine workmanship and exquisite material. "Good boy, it must have cost a lot, right?"

Wu Yan inhaled deeply and said.

"120 yuan."

Xu Yuexin gave a false figure and said.

If he told the truth, his mother would probably start venerating the coat forever.

Even so, Wu Yan still felt sorry.

"It's too expensive; my husband and I are already old, why wear such fine clothes?"

Xu Yuexin felt a pang of sorrow from his mother's words.

"Mom, what you said is spot‑on; just the two of you walking down the street, who could tell you're fifty‑year‑olds?"

"You should enjoy life by the standards of a forty‑year‑old."

On the surface, he still said it with a smile.

His parents' generation endured wars in their youth, barely made it to middle age with a modest business, only to face a period of material scarcity.

Now that the spring breeze blows, he spreads his wings and knows he should properly honor his elders and let them enjoy happiness.

Wu Yan was amused by Xu Yuexin.

"Kid, you're getting better at talking."

Wu Yan gently stroked the suit, smiling, and said, "I need to go buy an iron."

"Mm, I also bought a few things for my sister."

Xu Yuexin said.

After finishing lunch with his parents, Xu Yuexin went back to the Drama Troupe and gave Gong Ruxue a Burberry trench coat.

At the street corner, Gong Ruxue touched the trench coat, couldn't let go of it, and put it on on the spot.

"Look, how elegant."

Xu Yuexin slightly lifted the corner of his mouth, took her hand and praised.

Gong Ruxue shivered all over, tried to pull her hand out without success, and could only submit.

"Thank you; from now on, use the recording studio to talk to me anytime."

She thanked with a flushed face, not daring to meet Xu Yuexin's eyes.

"Alright, when there's news about the play, remember to tell me."

Xu Yuexin nodded and said, "I still have something to take care of, I'll be going first."

"Mm‑hm, I'll let you know right away."

Gong Ruxue's heart pounded wildly, a little unable to resist Xu Yuexin's deadly attraction.

After saying goodbye to Gong Ruxue, Xu Yuexin returned home and, waiting until the evening after work, went out to lie in wait for Zhu Chen.

He carried a bag in his hand, inside of which was a Chinese silk robe he was bringing her.

Before long, Xu Yuexin saw Zhu Chen walking over with a sack of fruit in her hand.

Zhu Chen also saw him at that moment.

"School's out?"

From a distance, Zhu Chen greeted him and quickened her steps toward him.

"I have no class this afternoon, I brought you a piece of clothing."

Xu Yuexin opened the bag containing the clothing, took out the silk robe and said, "Look, you'll definitely look good in it."

Zhu Chen looked at the silk robe in Xu Yuexin's hand, her first reaction was that it was new.

The dress was exquisitely crafted; the cuffs and hem were meticulously finished, and the material was obviously expensive.

Where did you buy such a fine dress?

"Thank you for thinking of me; how much did it cost?"

Zhu Chen, flattered and startled, took out her wallet intending to pay Xu Yuexin the exact price.

Xu Yuexin pressed her hand down and said, "If you pay, can it still be called a gift?"

"No, no, this dress looks expensive."

Zhu Chen persisted, "I can't take yours for free."

"It's okay; it's designed in a classical style, it'll suit you perfectly when you wear it."

"Because your face shape and figure are the standard of a classical beauty."

Xu Yuexin shifted the topic away from money and talked about Zhu Chen's appearance.

Zhu Chen felt a shy embarrassment from the compliment and was a bit embarrassed to look at Xu Yuexin again.

"Just tell me the price, otherwise I'll really feel a mental burden."

Zhu Chen tucked her pretty face and said, "If you really don't want me to pay, I can also lend a hand when you need help later."

Seeing Zhu Chen so determined, Xu Yuexin gave a vague figure: "A few hundred yuan, I guess."

So expensive! It seems this favor won't be repaid that easily.

Zhu Chen felt a sudden thump in her heart and said.

Her yearly salary is just over five hundred, so this dress is too luxurious for her.

Zhu Chen felt uneasy, hesitated for a long time before finally accepting the silk robe.

"Next time you need any help, just tell me."

Zhu Chen's fingertips brushed the superbly textured silk robe, and she looked at Xu Yuexin embarrassedly.

Compared with the conscientious Zhu Chen, Xu Yuexin's burden wasn't that heavy.

"Don't worry, I won't be a bother."

Xu Yuexin said with a relaxed expression.

This is sincere; when facing a beauty of the 'national beauty' caliber, he has never been polite.

He has always firmly seized opportunities, charging forward bravely.

After delivering the dress to Zhu Chen, Xu Yuexin returned home for dinner.

At that moment, his younger sister Xu Yanran returned, and was delighted to see the gift he bought for her.

Xu Yuexin bought her a small calfskin double‑shoulder Book Bag.

The Book Bag's style and craftsmanship are top‑tier, far surpassing the single‑shoulder cloth bags most students carry nowadays.

Xu Yanran was enamored with the Book Bag, using every word she could think of to praise her brother over and over.

By the end, even Xu Yuexin, the master of thick‑black tactics, felt a bit embarrassed.

"Stop, stop, if you really want to thank me, just help me serve a bowl of rice."

Xu Yuexin placed a hand on his forehead, chuckling wryly as he stopped his sister.

"Alright, you're the best brother in the world!"

Xu Yanran said happily.

To be honest, from now on I can be a bit nicer to this only sister.

Spending money on her, at least I can hear a few kind words; she seems grateful.

…

That night, Xu Yuexin caught Chen Qiaoqiao intending to be affectionate, but noticed a sorrowful expression on her face.

"Wife, what's wrong? Did something unhappy happen?"

Xu Yuexin stopped the intimacy and gave his wife a kiss on the cheek.

"Hmm, as soon as my sister came back, she ran into trouble."

Chen Qiaoqiao said heavily, "My mother found out where she lives and came to ask her for money."

"My sister wouldn't give, so she argued with my sister."

What? Mother‑in‑law causing trouble for Da Yizi? Xu Yuexin wasn't pleased at all upon hearing that.

He has to intervene.

"Your sister has supported the whole family for years, and your mother still isn't satisfied."

Xu Yuexin exclaimed, deciding to change the plan and go to Tuanjie Lake tomorrow.

Da Yizi's happiness and joy are destined to be protected by him! Xu Yuexin originally planned to go to People's Literature tomorrow morning to find Wang Chaoyin and deliver two cases of beer that Xiangjiang had brought back.

Now the plan is postponed, he must first go find Da Yizi.

Early the next morning, he mounted his Harley motorcycle and sped toward Tuanjie Lake like a flash of wind and lightning.

After going upstairs, Xu Yuexin knocked on the door and saw Da Yizi's pair of swollen peach‑blossom eyes, clearly having just cried.

"Is there something you need from me?"

Seeing him, Da Yizi asked in a low voice.

With tear‑red eye circles, she looked especially pitiful and endearing at this moment.

(End of chapter)