Chapter 132: Aunt's Feminine Charm

Thus, it becomes necessary to organize a professional writing team to ensure high‑quality content production.

As for the team members, first and foremost it is himself.

Next is his elder brother Xu Li.

His brother graduated from the tax‑finance technical college, is now teaching at the Central Finance and Economics Academy—later known as Central Finance—and in this era is a bona fide senior intellectual.

Xu Yuexin has assessed his brother's professional level and, in two words, finds it very high.

It's just that he has too much scholar‑air, so he can't thrive in a small unit.

Brothers who fight tigers together, father‑son troops in battle; Xu Yuexin thinks his brother is the best candidate right now.

Especially in this pioneering venture.

After making up his mind, Xu Yuexin went out to buy some fruit and headed to his brother's house for a visit.

His brother is teaching at the school, and at home only his sister‑in‑law Gu Qiuyun is present.

His brother's home is a single room of only about ten square meters, making two people feel cramped.

The interior furnishings are even simpler: a table, two chairs, a bed, and a battered five‑drawer cabinet.

The house lacks a balcony, so all the clothes are dried indoors, filling the cramped room with dampness.

Intellectuals today live this austere life; at least once they attain the rank of Associate Professor, days become a bit easier.

If the newspaper venture succeeds, his brother's days should improve, right?

Xu Yuexin looked at the scene before him and thought to himself.

Soon, his brother returned home, and his sister‑in‑law hurriedly offered him a seat.

Xu Yuexin also tried to give up his seat, but his brother stopped him.

There's no way around it; the chairs are limited and can't accommodate three bottoms.

Xu Yuexin chatted with his brother for a while, then discussed his plan to start a newspaper.

His brother showed great interest and, after a brief talk with Xu Yuexin, immediately agreed.

The writing team issue is resolved; next time they go to Xiangjiang they can check on the newspaper industry.

As Xu Yuexin left his brother's house, he thought.

……

Autumn layers thicken, and people's clothing becomes ever heavier.

A little over a month later, Xu Yuexin received a Letter from Shen Qingru, in which she said she had obtained a green card and would return to the country in two weeks for a visit.

Xu Yuexin kept the Letter safe and, on the morning Shen Qingru returned to the country, went to the airport to wait.

It was cold, so before departing he prepared a white scarf.

Not long after arriving at the airport, Shen Qingru showed up.

Shen Qingru was dressed in a white trench coat and flesh‑colored thick tights, stepping in high‑heeled leather boots toward him, her appearance exuding a mature woman's charm.

When she was still a dozen meters away from Xu Yuexin, Shen Qingru flashed an elegant smile.

"Long time no see, how are your studies lately?"

Shen Qingru asked as she reached Xu Yuexin.

"I'm okay, neither up nor down."

"And you, have you settled over there?"

"Hmm, I bought a place and live alone."

Shen Qingru slightly lifted the corners of her mouth and nodded in reply.

At that moment, Xu Yuexin placed the white scarf on her and said, "It's cold, don't freeze."

In the public setting, such intimacy with Xu Yuexin made Shen Qingru's face flush: "Just let me put it on myself."

"If others see it, it won't look good."

"What's the problem? We don't even know each other. Besides, Aunt, you keep yourself so well that people will surely think you're a young lady."

"That's still not okay."

Shen Qingru said, her face turning red with embarrassment.

While speaking, the two arrived at the taxi Dispatch Point beside the airport.

"Do you plan to go home first, or come to my place?"

"I'd like to visit your home, is that convenient for you?"

"Very convenient."

After discussing, the two took a taxi back to Guogongfu.

Xu Yuexin got off, unlocked the vermilion‑painted main gate, and walked into the courtyard with Shen Qingru.

"Even more beautiful than when I left."

Shen Qingru saw the little bridge and flowing water in the courtyard and sighed.

"Hmm, let's go see the antiques."

Xu Yuexin knew Aunt Shen's greatest preoccupation was her antiques, so he took her hand and said.

This…

When Shen Qingru's hand was taken, she tensed all over, feeling a heavy sense of guilt.

She tried to pull her hand away, but failed.

Xu Yuexin led Shen Qingru to the Guogong Mansion Main Hall and showed her the condition of the antique calligraphy and paintings.

After looking, Shen Qingru let out a long sigh, her lingering anxiety easing.

Each antique and each painting was in excellent condition, exactly as when she had just left.

"Thank you, you must have put in a lot of effort."

"You're my woman; this shouldn't be."

Xu Yuexin embraced Shen Auntie, kissed her forehead, and said, "Saying thank you is being formal."

"Don't say nonsense, we…"

Shen Qingru felt flustered, pushed Xu Yuexin away, and began to speak but stopped.

"What are we?"

"Our age gap is that big; it won't work."

"Aunt Shen, do you still remember what I said?"

"What words?"

"You are now at the most attractive age for a woman; we couldn't be more fitting."

Xu Yuexin walked to the corner of the room and opened the heater valve.

"I… I forgot."

Shen Qingru hurriedly said so, grabbed her Shoulder Bag and left. During her time in the United States, Shen Qingru had thought many times about her relationship with Xu Yuexin.

In the end, she concluded it should be cut off.

Putting the age gap aside, Xu Yuexin is a married man.

Shen Qingru's sense of morality does not allow her to continue with Xu Yuexin.

Xu Yuexin watched Shen Auntie's departing figure and felt a bit regretful.

Originally he had planned, after turning on the heater, to naturally help Shen Auntie remove her coat and then indulge in a tender, clingy embrace.

He didn't expect her to leave so quickly.

But it's understandable; as a lady from a prestigious family, Shen Auntie would find it hard to accept such a thing at once.

He thought he might visit her home tomorrow and plot further.

Xu Yuexin thought.

The next day, Xu Yuexin rode a motorcycle to Shen Qingru's house and knocked on the door.

As soon as he entered, Xu Yuexin felt a bone‑chilling cold.

Shen Qingru, just like when she was outside, was dressed very warmly.

"The heater's off?"

Xu Yuexin asked in surprise.

"It was turned off when we left; we have to wait a while before turning it back on."

Shen Qingru's body trembled slightly as she said.

People returning from abroad find that nothing at home is prepared, making life especially inconvenient.

"A living person can't be forced to hold urine to death."

Xu Yuexin shook his head and said, "Wait, I'll buy you a stove."

After speaking, he went outside and bought a stove and some honeycomb coal.

Hold on, it seems something is still missing.

Xu Yuexin recalled that Shen Qingru's home seemed to lack a thick quilt, only having a thin summer blanket.

So he went to a state‑run store, bought a thick quilt, and brought it to Shen Qingru.

When Xu Yuexin returned to Shen's house, Shen Qingru was even more frozen, her complexion turning a bit pale.

"Get into the quilt."

Xu Yuexin tossed the quilt onto the bed, told Shen Qingru, and turned to the balcony to light the stove.

Shen Qingru shivered, nodded, got on the bed, removed her outer clothes, and slipped into the quilt.

That moment of undressing was caught by the turning Xu Yuexin.

It turned out that Aunt Shen was wearing pantyhose today, black ones…

He watched helplessly as Aunt Shen tucked the black‑stocking‑clad beautiful legs and peach‑shaped hips into the quilt, and Xu Yuexin's mind instantly became restless.

Shen Qingru noticed Xu Yuexin's attention, and a flush rose on her face.

"What are you looking at?"

She quickly turned her face and scolded.

"You look good."

Xu Yuexin slightly lifted the corner of his mouth and said, then continued lighting the stove.

After the stove was lit, Xu Yuexin carried it inside and then took off his coat.

"Wait, you want…"

Shen Qingru, seeing Xu Yuexin's action, asked nervously.

"I'm cold."

After saying that, Xu Yuexin swiftly removed his trousers and slipped into the quilt.

"Hey, don't…"

Shen Qingru hadn't had time to react before Xu Yuexin pulled her into his arms.

His large hand began to wander over her black‑stockinged beautiful legs and rounded hips…

"This really isn't right."

Shen Qingru, enduring the tingling sensation from Xu Yuexin's large hand, pushed him away twice and said.

"Honestly, do you want me?"

Xu Yuexin whispered in her ear.

"No."

Shen Qingru shook her head, but the complex expression in her beautiful eyes betrayed her.

Xu Yuexin promptly caught Aunt Shen's gaze.

"Lying. I'm your only man, how could I not want it."

He placed a kiss on Aunt Shen's forehead, and his large hand continued moving, savoring her perfect figure and the slick feel of the black silk.

"No... no lie."

Shen Qingru was still pushing Xu Yuexin away, but her movements were gradually weakening, and a pool of autumn water in her eyes was about to overflow.

"Um..."

Seeing the moment ripe, Xu Yuexin promptly kissed her slightly open lips, drawing a soft whimper.

His large hand also grabbed her black silk.

"Really, stop."

At the final juncture, Shen Qingru pleaded in terror.

"Missing it, won't you regret it?"

Xu Yuexin whispered in her ear.

Shen Qingru fell silent, not speaking for a while.

"Sigh..."

Finally, Shen Qingru let out a long sigh, turned her face and covered her mouth.

Xu Yuexin understood the meaning behind Aunt Shen's actions and continued his movements.

"Ssshh..."

"Hmm..."

As the torn black silk was tossed onto the bed, Shen Qingru quickly let out an uncontrollable muffled hum.

(End of chapter)