Chapter 5: The Beauty Zhou Gendi (Please Add to Favorites)

"Ma Kui is truly bold."

"If it were me, I'd keep a close eye on such a beautiful wife!"

"This is practically delivering a fat sheep into a wolf's mouth; no wonder the original owner was eating until his mouth was dripping with oil."

Hong Zhiyou gently stroked the photo, shaking his head with a sigh.

As a corporate slave who had transmigrated from a peaceful era, he lacked the deep-seated hatred of this time, so naturally, there was no talk of grand ambitions to sacrifice his life for a cause.

Waving a flag was impossible; at most, he would help hold it steady.

He only wanted to be truly, authentically himself.

To make lots of money, and to enjoy and cherish the colorful world before him.

Hong Zhiyou kissed the photo and tucked it into his inner pocket.

The sky had already darkened.

He went to the General Affairs Section to ask the duty officer for a car.

According to the rules, Hong Zhiyou was not qualified to be assigned a car after work.

But Captain Ma's face carried too much weight.

He only mentioned picking up Mrs. Ma, and the General Affairs Section immediately dispatched a car.

The reason was simple: Ma Kui had a bad temper.

He didn't dare hit Lu Qiao, but it was common for him to catch Lu Qiao's underlings and give them a couple of slaps or kicks.

Once in the car, Hong Zhiyou headed straight for the train station.

A moment later, he saw Zhou Gendi, wearing a blue floral cheongsam and black wedge heels, walking out of the station carrying a suitcase.

Her plump figure, exquisite face, and the charm between her brows, eyes, and lips were all typical of the delicate beauty of the Jiangnan region.

"Mrs. Ma, I am Secretary Hong from the Jinhai Station. Captain Ma sent me to pick you up." Hong Zhiyou stepped forward quickly.

As he took the suitcase, he intentionally brushed against Zhou Gendi's onion-like fingers.

Zhou Gendi felt as if she had been electrocuted, her cheeks flushing slightly: "Secretary Hong, thank you."

"You're too kind, sister-in-law, please get in the car."

Hong Zhiyou loaded the luggage and drove toward Ma Kui's Western-style house.

"Oh my, Jinhai is much hotter than Shanghu, so stuffy and humid."

"Secretary Hong, please excuse my appearance."

She tucked back the slightly messy hair at her ears, her delicate hand fanning herself gently.

Because of her ample curves, it gave Hong Zhiyou quite a feast for the eyes.

"Jinhai naturally cannot compare to Shanghu. Sister-in-law, your body is delicate; you will adapt after a few days." Hong Zhiyou made no effort to hide his admiration, his eyes drifting toward her chest intentionally or otherwise.

"Where is Ma Kui?" Zhou Gendi's face turned even redder.

"He went out on a mission," Hong Zhiyou said.

"Another mission."

Zhou Gendi lowered her head, her eyes filled with disappointment.

"It's alright, Brother Ma told me to keep you company, sister-in-law.

"I'm not as capable as Old Ma, but I'm better at having fun. I'm familiar with all the major clubs and military associations in Jinhai. If you get bored, I'll take you to play mahjong, tennis, or go dancing.

"In any case, I won't let you be neglected, sister-in-law."

Hong Zhiyou smiled.

"Mm, thank you, Secretary Hong." Zhou Gendi gave a shy smile, charming and moving.

They arrived at Ma Kui's house.

It was as messy as a pigsty.

Smelly socks, sweat-stained clothes, and underpants were thrown on the sofa, the scent being extremely pungent, which made Zhou Gendi blush with embarrassment again.

"Secretary Hong, I'm sorry, my Old Ma..." Zhou Gendi was very awkward.

"Captain Ma is devoted to his work, it's normal.

"Sister-in-law, it's getting late, you must be hungry. Why don't we go to the Navy Club first? They have hot showers and a Western restaurant in the rooms there."

Hong Zhiyou straightened the bowtie at his collar, his smile bright and sunny.

"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Secretary Hong," Zhou Gendi said softly.

Her speech had the gentle softness of the Jiangnan dialect.

It made one's heart itch to hear it.

Zhou Gendi took her suitcase inside, tidied up her change of clothes, washed her face, touched up her makeup, and walked out.

Hong Zhiyou drove her to the Navy Club.

As the leader of the wives' group, he was a regular here.

He opened a room.

Hong Zhiyou originally wanted to go to the lobby downstairs.

But Zhou Gendi wouldn't let him.

It wasn't that she was loose, but she didn't know how to use this new type of shower, and besides, she felt flustered being a newcomer.

Hong Zhiyou waited in the outer parlor.

A while later, Zhou Gendi walked out wearing a new pale pink peony cheongsam.

After bathing, she was radiant.

With her chest held high, her elegant, charming, and gentle temperament was intoxicating.

"Sister-in-law, you are truly beautiful. Most of the women in Jinhai City are put to shame by you," Hong Zhiyou praised.

Zhou Gendi blushed deeply: "Secretary Hong, please don't make fun of me."

After dining at the Western restaurant, Hong Zhiyou led her to the second-floor ballroom to dance.

Zhou Gendi was a bit shy and hesitant, not wanting to go up.

"Sister-in-law, you are a Lieutenant Colonel's wife.

"Look, those are all wives of municipal, police, and military officers. Jinhai has been liberated, and they are all here to accompany their own men; everyone has to learn.

"Besides, it would be a waste if you didn't dance with a figure like yours.

"Just by standing there, they will be green with envy."

Hong Zhiyou whispered softly in her ear.

"Alright then," Zhou Gendi agreed shyly.

What Hong Zhiyou didn't expect was that Zhou Gendi really didn't know how to dance.

But thinking about it, it made sense.

Before Jinhai was liberated, Ma Kui was always out on missions in Shancheng.

Zhou Gendi lived like a widow at home, and life was likely tight and difficult. Being in the Japanese-occupied zone, apart from the socialite wives of merchants and traitors, where would ordinary people go to dance?

Hong Zhiyou got stepped on quite a few times, but of course, he also got to touch her waist quite a bit.

Zhou Gendi's waist was firm and had a little bit of softness, exactly the type Hong Zhiyou loved most.

After dancing, Zhou Gendi was covered in sweat and returned to the room to take another shower.

Hong Zhiyou then took her to watch tennis for a while and even played a few small rounds in the gambling hall.

They played until eleven o'clock at night, and the two returned home chatting and laughing.

When they reached the door, Ma Kui was already waiting.

"Where did you go?" As soon as he got out of the car, Ma Kui asked in a deep voice with his hands behind his back.

His demeanor was like that of an interrogator questioning a prisoner.

Zhou Gendi was a bit flustered.

"Captain Ma, I took sister-in-law to the Navy Club for a bit of fun. You said it was hard-won liberation, and sister-in-law has suffered enough in Shanghu all these years, so she should enjoy herself," Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.

"That place is expensive, isn't that a waste of money?" Ma Kui frowned in displeasure.

"Captain Ma, Sun Licheng has shares there, it doesn't cost much. Besides, we can't let sister-in-law lose the status of a Lieutenant Colonel's wife, can we?" Hong Zhiyou said.

"This traitor has deep pockets.

"Good work!

"What are you standing there for? Why don't you thank Brother Hong?" Ma Kui said.

"Thank you, Secretary Hong," Zhou Gendi whispered with her head down, and walked into the house in her high heels.

"Brother, you really know how to get things done.

"As long as it doesn't cost money, take your sister-in-law out to see the world more often in the future."

Ma Kui leaned in and whispered:

"I heard the Station Chief's wife likes to play mahjong and is hoping to organize a game at the station.

"Old Lu's wife is also an expert.

"I know you're familiar with this, brother. Before they meet, hurry up and find people to practice with your sister-in-law, otherwise my pockets will be emptied by the Station Chief's wife and the others sooner or later."

Ma Kui had been busy and exhausted lately, his temper was flared, and his tone was sour.

"Understood!" Hong Zhiyou dodged to the side.

Ma Kui thought he didn't understand, so he leaned in another step, sticking even closer:

"Brother, I'm a bit tight on cash lately. Practice is practice, but don't let your sister-in-law lose money."

"Don't worry, once sister-in-law shows her status, there will be plenty of people scrambling to give her money!" Hong Zhiyou's face twitched as he forced himself to answer.

"Good!"

"I've noted this favor of yours!"

Ma Kui nodded and returned inside the room.

Damn it.

Bad breath, stingy, and slovenly.

It would be a miracle if Zhou Gendi could live with old Ma.

Hong Zhiyou suddenly felt a strange sense of pity for Zhou Gendi.

What did she do wrong?

She is just a young woman who wants to pursue a new life and yearns for something better.

Even Hong Zhiyou loves a woman like this.

She must be saved.

Let's speak plainly: those who like Mrs. Ma, leave a mark.

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(End of chapter)