Chapter 120: Aunt Shen's Contrasting Side

"No… let go quickly…"

Shen Qingru, her heart in disarray, tried to pull her hand out.

"Why don't you dare look at me?"

Xu Yuexin gave Shen Qingru no chance, still holding her hand, and said.

"You have a family, don't act recklessly…"

"Oh, so if you have no family you'll be with me, right?"

"That can't be, you're only 21, I'm already 33."

"Aunt Shen, that's because you don't understand. You're now at the most attractive age for a woman…"

"Don't talk nonsense, you should go back quickly."

Shen Qingru, flustered, interrupted Xu Yuexin, finally pulling her hand out, "Don't say things like that again."

Xu Yuexin didn't hold her hand again, but also didn't leave.

"Aunt Shen, if we were the same age, would you be with me?"

Xu Yuexin asked earnestly.

Shen Qingru was taken aback by Xu Yuexin's question.

It was a question she found hard to answer.

If Xu Yuexin were close in age to her and had no family.

Then she would probably…

"Wait, how could I even think these things?"

Shen Qingru took a deep breath and quickly dismissed those thoughts that shouldn't have arisen.

"The scenario you mentioned doesn't exist; you should go back and sleep."

"I can treat tonight's events as if they never happened."

Shen Qingru composed herself, trying to keep a calm tone, and said.

"Hmm, I'm going back."

Xu Yuexin stood up and said, "But Aunt Shen, you can think about it; after all, you're going to the United States."

"Whatever happens before you leave won't affect each other's lives."

"That's all I have to say."

After Xu Yuexin finished speaking, he left, and Shen Qingru's tranquil heart was stirred by him.

It seems… it really is.

She would soon head across the ocean, and whatever happened between them wouldn't interfere with their future normal lives.

The problem is… such a course is far too immoral.

No, absolutely not.

Looking up, she would have no shame before Heaven; looking down, no shame before Earth; Shen Qingru would never permit herself to act this way.

Shen Qingru chose to forcibly suppress the fanciful thoughts in her heart with moral reasoning.

The price was that she couldn't sleep at all.

All night, Shen Qingru tossed and turned on the hotel's large bed, tormented by the inner struggle, and only drifted off drowsily at dawn.

In the morning, Shen Qingru was awakened by a knock at the door.

"Get up quickly, it's time."

Xu Yuexin shouted from outside, "If you don't get up now you'll miss the flight."

"I'm up."

Shen Qingru murmured in a daze, feeling her mind hazy and her consciousness not fully clear.

Changing clothes, opening the door, washing up.

When she emerged from the bathroom, she saw Xu Yuexin had already packed all her luggage and was standing by the bed, ready to depart.

"Thank you for the trouble."

Shen Qingru politely said, reaching out to take the suitcase.

"No need for fuss, just go quickly."

Xu Yuexin strode toward the door and said.

Shen Qingru hurried to keep up, walking with him to the elevator entrance.

All done.

In front of the elevator was a "Out of Service" sign, indicating it couldn't be used.

Xu Yuexin glanced at his watch; less than an hour remained before the plane's departure.

"Take the stairs."

Xu Yuexin pulled Shen Qingru's hand and headed to the side.

Shen Qingru, still dazed, nodded and walked down the stairwell with Xu Yuexin, descending step by step.

At this moment, Shen Qingru still felt very sleepy, taking deep and shallow steps down the stairs, nearly dozing off.

"Oops."

Finally, halfway down, Shen Qingru's high heel slipped, and she staggered downwards.

Fortunately, Xu Yuexin's quick reflexes let him catch Shen Qingru in his arms just in time, preventing her fall.

Shen Qingru, still shaken, clung tightly to Xu Yuexin, fearing another fall.

In the darkness, the two embraced even tighter than before.

Xu Yuexin felt a suffocating pressure on his chest.

Aunt Shen truly is a slender branch and a plump fruit.

"Aunt Shen, are you okay?"

"Um… I'm fine."

Shen Qingru was already exhausted, and now after being startled again, her voice sounded a bit weak.

"It's good that you're fine."

Xu Yuexin, still with his words unfinished, loosened his hold on her and said, "Also, Aunt, you have a great figure."

He actually…

Shen Qingru did not expect Xu Yuexin to utter such uncultured words, and she was completely dumbfounded.

In the dark hallway, Xu Yuexin couldn't see Shen Qingru's expression.

However, Xu Yuexin could imagine that Shen Qingru's complexion at this moment must look terrible.

It being terrible is appropriate; he couldn't stay polite with Shen Qingru forever.

Just like with a partner, there must be a moment of breakthrough.

The two continued down the dark hallway, and when they reached the first floor and finally saw the light, Xu Yuexin finally saw Shen Qingru's elegant yet displeased face.

"From now on, you must not speak recklessly."

Shen Qingru whispered.

"Oh, and also from now on."

Xu Yuexin said with a look of sudden enlightenment.

Enterprise‑level understanding is everywhere.

Shen Qingru gave him a helpless look, saying nothing.

She is clearly also a university student, so why does she just…

After leaving the hotel, the two took a taxi to the airport.

"Driver, please go faster, we are catching a flight."

At Xu Yuexin's request, the taxi driver drove with sparks and lightning, almost as if taking off.

Finally, when they arrived at the airport, there were still more than twenty minutes before takeoff.

After passing security, Xu Yuexin and Shen Qingru hurried to the gate and managed not to be left behind.

On the plane, Shen Qingru fell asleep at lightning speed, making up for the sleep she missed because of Xu Yuexin.

Xu Yuexin leisurely looked out the window, feeling quite pleasant.

This trip to Xiangjiang was truly rewarding.

Net Assets broke ten million Hong Kong Dollar, bought a large residence, and also made substantive progress with the genteel Aunt Shen.

Awesome, so awesome! Xu Yuexin turned his head to look at the Shen Qingru beside him, celebrating inside.

At this moment, Shen Qingru was already sound asleep; beneath her clothing, a pair of lofty, erect breasts rose and fell gently with each breath, her red lips slightly moist.

The aunt beside him is a woman of genteel, aristocratic caliber…

Xu Yuexin thought to himself, and after a few more glances, he also leaned back in his seat and fell asleep.

……

After the plane arrived in Jingcheng, Xu Yuexin and the just‑woken Shen Qingru wasted no time and headed straight to the Street Office for the property transfer.

Due to policy changes since the end of last year, private urban houses can now process property ownership certificates, though the volume of business remains low.

To ensure the procedures were error‑free, the Street Office staff specially invited comrades from the district Fang Guan Ju, and with their participation the ownership transfer was completed.

Everything settled, Xu Yuexin received the big red book and felt an indescribable joy.

It's a Guogongfu of a full 1,800 square meters…

Not to mention owning it, he has never lived in such a large house before!

A house this big could accommodate three palaces and six courtyards…

Looking at the property area on the deed, Xu Yuexin's mind conjured a wicked thought.

Of course, he would not feel ashamed of it.

One who is not wicked is no youth! According to the agreement, Shen Qingru must complete the move‑out within three days.

Xu Yuexin told her that if she was too busy, he could lend a hand.

Shen Qingru thanked his kindness, promised to try to finish the relocation within two days, not dragging it to the third day. After parting with Xu Yuexin at the Street Office entrance, Shen Qingru immediately returned to the courtyard, packing luggage and furniture.

When deciding to sell the house, she had already moved out most of the items she wanted to take, leaving only a small amount of belongings and those precious cultural relics.

Returning to the Guogong Mansion Main Hall bedroom, Shen Qingru set down her suitcase and examined the familiar room.

This is the place where Shen Qingru grew up.

Now about to part with it, she felt very nostalgic.

"This is the last time living here…"

Shen Qingru stroked the Huanghuali wood furniture at the head of the bed and muttered to herself.

Reluctant to leave, but fortunately the house was sold to someone who understood its value.

This made her feel at ease.

The only flaw is that this person actually has feelings for her…

Thinking of this, Shen Qingru's face flushed again.

This morning at the hotel, Xu Yuexin helped her pack all her clothes, including those intimate garments.

If blame is needed, blame her for being too exhausted then and forgetting to tidy up before opening the door.

Perhaps Xu Yuexin was aroused by those intimate garments, prompting him to utter indecent words when descending the stairs?

Shen Qingru felt somewhat guilty thinking of this.

She feels she is 12 years older than Xu Yuexin, so she ought to bear a guiding responsibility rather than let him continue down the wrong path.

Next time she sees Xu Yuexin, if he still has ideas, she should have a good talk with him.

Driven by a strong inner sense of morality and responsibility, Shen Qingru decides to speak.

On the other side, Xu Yuexin takes a taxi home, recalling the incident of tidying clothes that morning while on the road.

Who would have thought—Shen Aunt looks serious on the surface, yet her intimate clothing is extremely playful.

Silk, lace, front‑opening…

It truly has everything, opening Xu Yuexin's eyes wide.

This must be what later generations call a contrast, right?

Xu Yuexin thought to himself.

Back home, Xu Yuexin steadied himself and showed the property deed to Qiao Qiao, who was doing homework in the study.

"Look, what's this."

Xu Yuexin held the property deed up to the edge of the workbook and waved it, saying.

Qiao Qiao's face showed surprise.

"Did you pull out a deed?"

"Yeah, from now on we have a home of two mu and eight fen in area."

Xu Yuexin placed his hand on Qiao Qiao's soft shoulder and said.

Qiao Qiao felt an unprecedented wave of joy.

Two mu eight fen, a full 1,800 square meters, and it's inside Dong Erhuan.

These living conditions would rank highly nationwide, right? Qiao Qiao stared at the property deed, extremely happy, and said.

"The house's furniture and facilities are complete, but it still needs a little renovation."

"Before the renovation is finished, the two of us will stay at your sister's place, convenient for supervising."

Xu Yuexin arranged.

Compared with Keyuan Community, Tuanjie Lake to Dong Erhuan is much closer, saving travel time.

"Alright, I'll pack my belongings in a moment."

Qiao Qiao agreed, then called Chen Yixue to inform her of the news.

……

The next morning, Qiao Qiao packed the remaining luggage at home, and Xu Yuexin rode a motorcycle to transport the packed parcels to Tuanjie Lake.

Chen Yixue waited downstairs, her expression overly serious.

"Since we bought a new house, we need to tidy up; during this time we'll stay at your place."

Xu Yuexin said as he stopped the motorcycle in front of her.

"Qiao Qiao has already told me."

Chen Yixue nodded, "Stay wherever; after all, you paid for the house."

"Is it really okay to stay anywhere?"

Xu Yuexin lifted the luggage and said.

Chen Yixue gave Xu Yuexin a blank stare, saying nothing.

She knew Xu Yuexin definitely had ulterior motives.

After a busy morning, Xu Yuexin and his daughter‑in‑law moved all the luggage to Da Yizi's place, then invited her out for lunch.

"Where is the new house you bought, and how big is it?"

During the meal, Chen Yixue asked her sister concerningly.

"It was bought in East City, inside the second ring, over two mu."

Qiao Qiao said happily, "Sister, you can live there permanently from now on."

"Over two mu? That's big enough."

Chen Yixue's beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of disbelief, "It must have cost a lot, right?"

"460,000."

Xu Yuexin said, "Paid with Foreign Exchange."

"So much."

Chen Yixue sighed, "But indeed, it was worth buying."

"Did you sell the stocks?"

Hearing this, Qiao Qiao recalled Xu Yuexin's investment and asked concernly.

She was glad that Xu Yuexin could make money from the stock market.

However, she would still prefer to lock it in and convert it to cash.

"Yeah, sold everything."

Xu Yuexin lowered his voice to a level only his daughter‑in‑law and Da Yizi could hear, saying, "There are over ten million pens in the account right now."

?? Upon hearing that figure, Qiao Qiao and Chen Yixue exchanged an incredulous glance, both wondering if they had misheard.

"So… that many?"

Qiao Qiao, her tone almost frozen, said, "I recall your principal was only 850,000 Hong Kong Dollars?"

"Yes, that's the power of leverage."

Xu Yuexin said, "With this amount of money, we won't have to worry for the rest of our lives."

After finishing, he looked at Chen Yixue.

"In 'we', it naturally includes Da Yizi."

Chen Yixue, startled by Xu Yuexin's investing prowess, pretended she didn't understand his words.

"This sum of money will be enough for you and Qiao Qiao for several lifetimes."

"Next time we really won't have to take such a risk."

"And besides."

Xu Yuexin smiled faintly and said, "Is there anything you want to buy? I'm planning to take the opportunity of moving into the new house to get a round of purchases."

"You buy it for Qiao Qiao; I don't need it."

Da Yizi still spoke with great propriety.

"We're all family; sister, why are you being so polite?"

Before Xu Yuexin could speak, Chen Qiaoqiao was the first to object.

"Exactly. Aren't you a singer? It would be great to get a recorder at home."

Xu Yuexin added.

"We'll see then."

"Don't wait; I'll go buy it in two or three days, and we can go together then."

Xu Yuexin, in an unrefusable manner, made his decision.

That night, his wife stayed over at Da Yizi's house.

Xu Yuexin fell asleep later than Chen Qiaoqiao; when he went to the bathroom before sleeping, Chen Qiaoqiao was already deep in dreamland.

"Creak—"

When Xu Yuexin reached the bathroom door, Da Yizi happened to come out from inside.

The weather was hot; Da Yizi wore shorts on the lower half and a white silk halter top, fully displaying her two tall, firm peaks.

By the faint night light, Xu Yuexin could see the close‑fitting garments inside.

Da Yizi sensed his gaze, quickly took a detour to avoid him, fearing to be entangled.

"Xue Xue, I have a question for you."

Xu Yuexin grabbed Da Yizi's wrist and said,

"If you have something to ask, speak up; don't touch me."

Chen Yixue anxiously glanced toward the bedroom, fearing Chen Qiaoqiao would notice, and simultaneously pulled her hand outward.

"Do you miss me?"

Xu Yuexin applied a little force, pulling Da Yizi into his arms, pressed her to his ear and asked,

"Don't."

Even though the warm breath at his ear made her whole body feel a fleeting softness, Chen Yixue still answered stubbornly.

(End of chapter)