Chapter 190: Changing the Daughter Kingdom King's Life Path

Squeak— a door opened, and Xu Yuexin's young, handsome face appeared before Zhu Chen.

"Chenchen sis, long time no see."

Xu Yuexin held a gift in his hand and smiled, saying.

Zhu Chen looked at the familiar face and felt as if it were from another world.

Clearly the two had once been close, yet for various reasons they had not been in contact for a long time.

Now that they met again, all the longing burst forth, making Zhu Chen hard to control themselves.

"What, don't you want me to come in?"

Seeing Zhu Chen hesitate, Xu Yuexin joked.

Prompted by his remark, Zhu Chen came to themselves.

"No, no."

"Come in quickly and sit, it's cold outside."

Zhu Chen smiled and said.

Xu Yuexin walked into the room and placed the gift on the table.

"I went to Xiangjiang and bought you a few things.

Shoes, a necklace and perfume."

"Take a look and tell me if you like them."

"Ah, how much did it cost?"

Zhu Chen saw the exquisitely packaged gift box, felt a sudden thump in their heart, and said, "I'll pay you."

"No need."

Xu Yuexin refused, pausing before adding, "Besides, you couldn't afford it anyway."

These gifts are all from top brands; even a single bottle of perfume costs as much as 800 yuan, and together they amount to several thousand.

Even if Zhu Chen gave all the savings earned from work, it still wouldn't be enough.

Zhu Chen fell silent, their face slightly flushed.

"Go ahead and try them on."

While speaking, Xu Yuexin opened the gift box and displayed the shoes inside, saying.

"So beautiful."

Zhu Chen, seeing the exquisite high heels, sighed.

Xu Yuexin wasn't lying; the high heels were evidently pricey, beyond what Zhu Chen could afford.

Under Xu Yuexin's urging, Zhu Chen took off their shoes and put on the purchased heels.

"Look, how pretty it is."

Xu Yuexin unexpectedly pinched Zhu Chen's cheek and said, "Wear these from now on."

Zhu Chen's face reddened sharply from the pinch, yet they didn't push his hand away.

Since they rarely get to meet, she worries that she might upset Xu Yuexin, and then they would not be able to see each other again.

Xu Yuexin accompanied her to the bedroom's full-length mirror and took a look; this time Zhu Chen was the one feeling happy.

Zhu Chen is 167 cm tall, which in this era already counts as quite tall.

With these heels on, they look truly graceful and tall, beautiful and slender.

Zhu Chen turned in front of the mirror, and a smile immediately blossomed.

"Thank you, how did you know my shoe size?"

Zhu Chen asked happily.

"You mentioned it before."

"Oh... I had forgotten."

Zhu Chen felt a bit nostalgic, having completely forgotten that they had once told Xu Yuexin their shoe size.

But Xu Yuexin still remembered.

This shows that Xu Yuexin does have feelings for her.

After trying the heels, Xu Yuexin put a pearl necklace on Zhu Chen.

Once it was on, Xu Yuexin couldn't take his eyes off her.

Zhu Chen has the classic, graceful, and tranquil beauty of a traditional lady.

Paired with this string of crystal‑clear, lustrous pearls...

Indeed, it's as if the Daughter Kingdom King from Journey to the West has descended to the mortal world.

Zhu Chen, seeing Xu Yuexin staring, shyly measured themselves and said, "Don't look at me like that."

"It's because you're too beautiful."

Xu Yuexin placed both hands on the Daughter Kingdom King's shoulders and earnestly said, "Don't you think so yourself?"

The Daughter Kingdom King instantly became even more flustered, lowering their face and daring not to meet Xu Yuexin's gaze.

Xu Yuexin's gaze was indeed scorching hot.

Zhu Chen also doesn't know what would happen if they met that gaze, how a pool of spring water would be stirred.

"Sweet words."

The Daughter Kingdom King, feeling a feverish heat on their face, responded in a faint, mosquito‑like hum, "For these past six months, why haven't you been in touch with me?"

"Busy, really busy."

"And I also don't know your attitude toward me."

Xu Yuexin said sincerely, "If you came looking for me and didn't see me, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?"

The Daughter Kingdom King still lowered her head and said nothing.

Xu Yuexin, seeing the chance, pulled the Daughter Kingdom King into his arms and kissed her cheek.

The Daughter Kingdom King did not struggle; instead she quietly nestled in Xu Yuexin's embrace, her almond eyes blinking as if pondering something.

Xu Yuexin did not disturb her, merely continuing to hold the Daughter Kingdom King, giving her space to contemplate.

In Xu Yuexin's embrace, the Daughter Kingdom King remained silent for a long while, then let out a long sigh and looked at him plaintively: "You should have come earlier."

"Oh, have you figured it out?"

Xu Yuexin gave a mischievous smile and lightly flicked the Daughter Kingdom King's delicate nose.

The Daughter Kingdom King looked into Xu Yuexin's eyes, a helpless expression on her face: "Whether I understand or not, discussing it is meaningless."

"Anyway… I can't forget you."

Hey, it's settled.

Hearing her words, Xu Yuexin felt a joy inside and held her tightly: "Good, I'll always keep you in my heart."

As the two pressed seamlessly together, Xu Yuexin fully sensed the Daughter Kingdom King's tall, mature figure, a wonderful pressure pressing against his chest.

"Sigh, I don't ask you to keep me in your heart forever."

The Daughter Kingdom King looked at him with a hint of sorrow and said, "As long as you can treat me sincerely right now, that's enough."

"That would naturally be sincere."

Xu Yuexin earnestly looked into the Daughter Kingdom King's almond eyes and said, "Keeping you in my heart is also true."

"Really?"

The Daughter Kingdom King seemed a little doubtful.

Can someone as fickle as Xu Yuexin truly be sincere with her?

"Of course, I will be responsible for you."

After speaking, Xu Yuexin said affectionately, then kissed the Daughter Kingdom King's sandalwood‑colored lips.

"Mmm…"

The Daughter Kingdom King had no guard; after Xu Yuexin kissed her, she let out a light hum, instinctively trying to push him away.

Especially when Xu Yuexin's large hand slipped onto her mature, rounded hips, the Daughter Kingdom King pushed him even harder.

Seeing the situation, Xu Yuexin released the Daughter Kingdom King, gently stroked her back to comfort her. "I'm sorry…"

The Daughter Kingdom King lowered her eyes, apologetically saying, "I… I'm a bit flustered."

"Then take it easy."

Xu Yuexin let go of the Daughter Kingdom King, took her hand, and sat down, saying.

"Alright…"

The Daughter Kingdom King gave Xu Yuexin a grateful glance, feeling warm inside because of his understanding.

"Do you always travel to Xiangjiang?"

After a moment of calm, the Daughter Kingdom King asked curiously.

"It's kind of a trip; I also have a career there."

Xu Yuexin replied lightly.

"Career?"

Hearing Xu Yuexin's answer, the Daughter Kingdom King felt a sudden respect.

He is truly remarkable, being able to establish a career in Xiangjiang.

"What about you? How are your grades now, is your major ranking high?"

Xu Yuexin asked the Daughter Kingdom King.

"It's okay, middle‑to‑upper level."

"But I've published two papers."

Mentioning that, the Daughter Kingdom King smiled, "My professor said they would recommend me for a Ph. D."

"Pursuing a Ph. D. is good."

Xu Yuexin gently stroked the Daughter Kingdom King's jade hand, nodded, and said, "Having a doctoral degree will let you go higher and farther."

"When your future academic research needs arise, I'll fund you."

As Xu Yuexin spoke, he became aware of a problem.

Given the Daughter Kingdom King's current passion for academia, perhaps she won't act in "Journey to the West" anymore?

Is this, in some unseen way, altering the Daughter Kingdom King's destiny? Xu Yuexin mused.

In his view, getting a Ph. D. in the 1980s is quite good.

Future achievements are likely to surpass those of a star, and the path is more stable.

"Funding?"

A hint of confusion appeared in the Daughter Kingdom King's almond eyes; evidently she didn't understand Xu Yuexin's words.

Xu Yuexin knew why she reacted that way.

Currently, universities rely on state funding for research; alumni donations and corporate sponsorships have not yet emerged.

University‑enterprise collaborations are unheard of.

So it's normal that Zhu Chen didn't react.

"Exactly. Academic research ultimately cannot do without money."

"Especially in medicine; if I sponsor you a bit, you can conduct your research better and leave your peers behind."

Xu Yuexin smiled gently, "This will further benefit your academic career."

And you still play like this.

The Daughter Kingdom King, after a sudden realization, felt deeply moved.

Xu Yuexin is wholeheartedly paving the way for her.

"Sponsoring me… won't affect your business cash flow, will it?"

The Daughter Kingdom King asked hesitantly.

"Don't worry, of course not."

Xu Yuexin patted the Daughter Kingdom King's delicate shoulder and said.

"That's good…"

The Daughter Kingdom King looked at him gratefully and said.

The moment had arrived.

Xu Yuexin saw the rippling water‑like glimmer in the Daughter Kingdom King's beautiful eyes and realized something.

At that moment, the Daughter Kingdom King also sensed the heat in his gaze and, embarrassed, turned their face away.

Xu Yuexin then went to the Daughter Kingdom King's chair, lifted her, and sat himself on the chair.

"Come, sit on my lap."

Xu Yuexin supported the Daughter Kingdom King's waist and said to her.

The Daughter Kingdom King shyly sat down, but immediately felt something was wrong and tried to stand up and leave.

However, it was too late; Xu Yuexin had already wrapped his arm around her tightly and leaned in to kiss her.

A pair of large hands also moved up along her waist, then began to climb…

"Mm…"

Soon, the Daughter Kingdom King let out an uncontrollable whimper, and in her half‑closed eyes appeared a look of intoxication…

…

The two were intimate for a long time, and only when it was nearly noon did Xu Yuexin finally leave the Daughter Kingdom King's home.

When he was about to depart, the Daughter Kingdom King showed lingering reluctance.

"Don't be gone so long without seeing me in the future."

At the doorway, the Daughter Kingdom King, with a flushed face, demanded in a petulant tone.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely come often to you."

Xu Yuexin gently stroked her cheek, said, and then gave her a light kiss on the top.

"Annoying…"

Even though they had just shared a long kiss, the Daughter Kingdom King still blushed slightly after being kissed and turned her face away.

After saying goodbye to the Daughter Kingdom King, Xu Yuexin left her house, rode his motorcycle out of Keyuan Community.

After returning to Guogongfu, Xu Yuexin slept comfortably for a while.

When he woke up, it was already afternoon.

Xu Yuexin, too lazy to cook, took a bucket of cookies from the cupboard to satisfy his hunger.

"Crunch crunch…"

While eating the cookies, Xu Yuexin turned on the bedroom TV.

"Dear audience friends, hello everyone…"

On the TV, yesterday's News Broadcast was being replayed, and the female host was reading each news item in a proper sweet voice.

Xu Yuexin listened attentively, especially to the economic news.

As a transmigrator, even though he possessed memories of this era, he still paid close attention to watching the news and reading newspapers.

Because some detailed economic information could only be known through the media of this era.

Perhaps, by watching, he could discover a chance to get rich.

"Next up is foreign news."

"In recent years, the Soviet Union's economy has fallen into difficulty, especially the light industry struggling to continue, and severe queues for daily necessities have appeared on the streets of major cities…"

On the TV, the female host reported in a clear resonant tone, and the screen immediately switched to a scene of a group of blond‑haired, blue‑eyed foreigners queuing to shop.

Xu Yuexin was instantly attracted.

"Soviet light industrial goods in short supply?"

"Seems like… a chance?" Xu Yuexin thought, his mind stirred.

(End of chapter)