"A New Year's greeting? A New Year's greeting scared Mayor Lei away?" Sun Junmei, of course, didn't believe her daughter's words. "You're not planning to send a bunch of migrant workers to collect debts from Mayor Lei, are you?"
Xu Xiaoya said, "Mom, do I have such a perverse sense of humor? They are all Zhao Qiang's friends. If they see Zhao Qiang drunk like this, they will definitely blame Mayor Lei. At that time, Mayor Lei will have to leave quietly."
Sun Junmei breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, just don't bring me a bunch of thugs. If there's someone in Donghai City who can intimidate Lei Tianming, your father and I are willing to befriend them."
She had just finished cooking a stir-fry of mushrooms and sliced pork, and stir-fried beef with celery when someone rang the doorbell. Xu Xiaoya went to open the door, and there was Zhao Qiang in the restaurant, already slumped over the table. Lei Hai was still trying to get him drunk, and Lei Tianming found it amusing to see the young entrepreneur so drunk. To be honest, he didn't like seeing anyone more capable than his son; you could say that all parents hope their children are better than others.
As soon as the door opened, the people outside started shouting, "Where is Master? Why didn't you tell me he was coming back?"
Xu Xiaoya turned around and pouted, saying, "He's already passed out from drinking. Look, the guy holding the glass is still trying to force-feed him."
Xu Xiaoya led the visitor into the restaurant. "Dad, someone's here to wish you a Happy New Year!" Xu Liming initially thought it was a friend of Xu Xiaoya visiting, so he didn't pay much attention. But hearing his daughter's call, he immediately stood up to greet them; after all, how could he not be enthusiastic when wishing someone a Happy New Year? Thanks to Jie Shang, Ah Why, Master Huoyun, Book Friend Louren Peng, Nickname Repeated, and Yuyi Wangtiao for their monthly ticket support!
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Volume 2 [212] They're all very domineering people
Wangzi Peak. Xu Youming was startled. No one in Donghai City knew about this, and his nephew seemed quite familiar with him—this was shocking. Had his daughter fallen into depravity? Or had this villain already...done something with her? Otherwise, why would he come to his door? Zhao Qiang was here too; a full-blown fight might be brewing today!
Zhang Lingfeng bowed respectfully to Xu Liming, saying, "Uncle Xu, Happy New Year."
Xu Liming was flustered. Although he was just the son of a police chief, his grandfather and maternal grandmother were too powerful. The combined power of the entire family was not to be underestimated. "Okay, okay, you're okay too. Junmei, Junmei, hurry up and take the red envelope!" Xu Liming took Zhang Lingfeng as an excuse to visit for the New Year and ask for money.
Zhang Lingfeng ignored Xu Liming, sat down between Zhao Qiang and Lei Hai, and said to Lei Hai, "Hai, let's drink."
Lei Hai shrank back in fright. Although he was afraid of his father, he was even more afraid of Zhang Lingfeng. Lei Tianming could only scold him a few times, but Zhang Lingfeng might beat him if he was unhappy. Moreover, he didn't dare to go home and complain, because few of these second-generation officials were decent people. If his family found out, he would be scolded again.
"Hey, Uncle Lei's here too. I heard Zhao Qiang got drunk, so I'll drink in his place. No problem, right? My master can't hold his liquor." Zhang Lingfeng casually greeted Lei Tianming, though it wasn't really a formal greeting. He also explained his relationship with Zhao Qiang—his master. Of course, Lei Tianming and Xu Liming were completely baffled; they couldn't fathom how Zhao Qiang had become Zhang Lingfeng's master.
Lei Tianming looked somewhat embarrassed. In his eyes, Zhang Lingfeng was not very intimidating. However, if Zhang Lingfeng tried to cheat, he really couldn't do anything about it, and it might even strain his relationship with Zhang Lingfeng's family.
“Young people like to drink, that’s your business, do as you please,” Lei Tianming said with a laugh.
Zhang Lingfeng said, "Then I'll toast Uncle Lei and Hai San. It's the New Year, so let's be festive. Nobody should cheat."
Lei Hai really didn't want to drink anymore. He had already drunk quite a bit, and if he drank three more cups, he and Zhao Qiang would be pretty much done.
Zhang Lingfeng, through a combination of persuasion and coaxing, practically forced Lei Tianjiu and his son to drink three cups. Before he could even refill their glasses, there was another knock at the door. This time, Xu Liming took the initiative to get up and said, "I'll go open it." After all, he was the host, and he had to respond when someone came to pay New Year's visits, so as not to make him feel impolite like he had been when Zhang Lingfeng arrived.
"Ah!" Xu Liming, who had just opened the door, was so frightened that he ran back immediately, his face showing some fear. For a district chief to be so frightened, something serious must have happened. Xu Xiaoya, being rather assertive, took the lead and went to the door to check. What she saw almost made Xu Xiaoya furious. Yang Shiqi and Hu Qian were standing on either side of the door, with several armed soldiers behind them. The two security guards at the district entrance were standing on the stairs, their heads bowed and covered in sweat, with guns pointed at their heads.
"What are you doing!" Xu Xiaoya almost shouted.
Yang Shiqi walked straight into the living room without a care in the world, not even changing her shoes. Her military boots made a crisp clattering sound on the living room floor. Lei Tianming and Xu Liming were both stunned. They didn't even notice the cigarette burning between their fingers. It was a classic case of a scholar trying to reason with a soldier.
Hu Qian explained to Xu Xiaoya, "The district security guards wouldn't let us in, so we had no choice but to force our way in. They were being unreasonable, so we brought them here to familiarize themselves with the area. That way, no one will think we're here to cause trouble. Actually, we're just here to wish them a Happy New Year." Xu Liming lived in the municipal government district, and Zhang Lingfeng also lived here, so he was the first to arrive and had already had three drinks.
Lei Tianming pointed at Yang Shiqi with a trembling finger and said, "You, who are you from?"
Yang Shiqi grinned mischievously, "I've come to wish Uncle Xu a Happy New Year. And who are you? I don't know you. Don't talk to me." Daring to talk back to the mayor like that, she was truly arrogant beyond measure.
Xu Liming mustered his courage. Since the other party had come to wish him a Happy New Year, he couldn't let Lei Tianming lose face. "Comrade, please release the man first, and have the PLA comrades outside put away their guns. It's the New Year, and this is not a good thing."
Xu Xiaoya said, "Yang Shiqi, why don't you release them right now?"
Yang Shiqi said to the soldiers at the door, "Release the people. You can wait outside. Anyone who dares to utter a sound will be beaten up."
The soldier saluted and left. Hu Qian then wished everyone present a Happy New Year, but the arrival of the two newcomers was so imposing that Xu Liming and Sun Junmei, who were being greeted, showed no joy whatsoever. Instead, they appeared quite worried.
Yang Shiqi was the most decisive. After listening to Lei Tianming's two rounds of probing questions, she said directly, "My name is Yang Shiqi, and her name is Hu Qian. We are from Beijing. Can we start drinking now?"
Xu Xiaoya watched the commotion with amusement. She had long harbored resentment towards Lei Tianming and had been hoping Yang Shiqi would cause such a scene. However, Xu Xiaoya felt a pair of eyes glaring at her. Turning around, she met Hu Qian's gaze. Hu Qian glanced at her, then at Zhao Qiang, who was slumped over the table. She was furious! Her beloved man had been wronged in Xu Xiaoya's home! But she didn't dare to show him any concern in front of Xu Xiaoya. At that moment, no one could understand the pain in Hu Qian's heart! She really wanted to burst into tears. Xu Xiaoya was stunned by Hu Qian's words and lowered her head, unsure of what to do. Hu Qian whispered, "Go back to your room and rest first!"
Xu Xiaoya didn't dare to argue back after being reprimanded, because she really hadn't taken good care of Zhao Qiang, and in this matter, she was outdone by Hu Qian.
Xu Xiaoya couldn't move Zhao Qiang by herself due to his weight. She kicked Zhang Lingfeng: "Aren't you going to help?"
Zhang Lingfeng stood up excitedly: "Master, let me carry you. Where to? Shunfeng Technology?"
Xu Xiaoya kicked Zhang Lingfeng again in anger: "Go to my room and let Zhao Qiang rest for a while."
While carrying the person, Lei Tianming pulled Xu Liming aside and said, "Old Xu, what are you up to? Today's arrangements are such a mess! You've caught me completely off guard. You're just playing the piano haphazardly."
Xu Liming's hands trembled. "Mayor Lei, I don't know either. It was all caused by my troublesome child. But I know a little about Yang Shiqi. He was the one who caused Zhong Shuhuan to be beaten last time."
Lei Tianming's expression changed: "Ah, his surname is Yang, and he's from Beijing, and he's with soldiers. Could he be a child of the Yang family?"
Xu Liming said, "It's probably true, and only his family members are so arrogant."
Lei Tianming said, "Where is that woman surnamed Hu? How come she shares the same name as the legal representative of Rednet Technology?"
Xu Liming slapped his thigh: "The only family that can come with the Yang family must be the Hu family from Beijing." However, Xu Liming had another question he didn't voice. Weren't the Yang and Hu families mortal enemies? Why were they both here to wish him a Happy New Year? Besides, what had he done to deserve this? Was this some kind of malicious act, like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken?
Lei Tianming's face instantly darkened. These two appeared together, and they were coming with a menacing air. What did this mean? It meant he had offended them! He had to make amends! How could he, a mere mayor, compare to two powerful families in Beijing? Even though those two families had gradually declined in recent years, they were still more than capable of dealing with him. Zhong Shuhuan, who was unwilling to accept this, was a living example.
While Lei Tianming and Xu Liming were whispering, Hu Qian and the others huddled together to discuss their plan. Since it was the Lunar New Year, it should be a festive occasion. As they'd already agreed, celebrations meant drinking, so they decided to keep drinking until Lei Tianming and Lei Hai stopped, just like Zhao Qiang. This would be revenge for Zhao Qiang being drugged. Yang Shiqi had suggested beating up Lei Hai and Lei Tianming, but Xu Xiaoya vetoed the idea. Wasn't that a joke? If they really beat up Lei Tianming, would her father still be able to work in Donghai City?
Seeing her parents and Mayor Lei's family looking uneasy, Xu Xiaoya immediately took over the role of host, saying, "Come on, everyone, sit down. The dishes are ready, and the wine is served. My friends have come all this way to wish my parents and Uncle Lei and Aunt Lei a Happy New Year. Let's have a good drink." Actually, Yang Shiqi and Hu Qian completely ignored Lei Tianming after entering, let alone offered any New Year's greetings.
Lei Tianming wanted to leave, but he didn't dare. His wife was a stay-at-home mom. Although she was very imposing in front of Mayor Lei's subordinates, she was now terrified like a hen huddled up in front of Yang Shiqi, who dared to tie up a security guard with a gun and take him upstairs. As for Lei Hai, he huddled in the corner of the sofa. In the end, Zhang Lingfeng had to bring him over.
Xu Liming pulled his daughter into the kitchen, and Sun Junmei followed. Both parents shared the same thought: their daughter had really gotten herself into serious trouble this time.
"Ya, what exactly happened?!" the elderly couple questioned in unison.
Xu Xiaoya said nonchalantly, "Those two men forced Zhao Qiang to drink. They already said Zhao Qiang couldn't drink, but they wouldn't let me drink for them. So I found people to drink with them. Does Mayor Lei dare to say these people aren't qualified to drink with him?"
If these people aren't qualified to drink with Lei Tianming, then Lei Tianming might as well get lost. Donghai City isn't a provincial capital, nor is it a centrally administered municipality. Mayors of this caliber are a dime a dozen across the country, but in China, there's only one Yang family and one Hu family. They're figures who can make even a province tremble with a stomp of their foot. Although it's unclear what position those two in the living room hold within the Yang or Hu families, their arrogance suggests they're from the direct line of descent.
Xu Liming asked, "Who are they?" Xu Liming wanted to get confirmation from his daughter.
Xu Xiaoya said, "I don't know. They are my and Zhao Qiang's business partners. We usually don't ask about each other's family background."
"How did you come into contact with that scoundrel Zhang Lingfeng?" This was what Sun Junmei was concerned about.
Xu Xiaoya said, "What's wrong? He's fine, isn't he?"
Sun Junmei's voice trembled with anger: "Don't you know he bullies men and women?"
Xu Xiaoya said, "Zhao Qiang said that we don't need to care what he does outside, but in front of us, he is Zhao Qiang's disciple. He has to listen to me and Zhao Qiang obediently, otherwise we will expel him from the sect."
Xu Liming and Sun Junmei exchanged glances. Xu Xiaoya gritted her teeth: "That damned Lei Hai! He got Zhao Qiang drunk, causing me to be criticized by Hu Qian. I won't let him get away with this tonight!" Her mind raced...
Volume 2 [213] He got drunk and passed out
Suan Xiaoya left the kitchen after being called by Zhang Lingfeng. Sun Junmei said to her husband, "Gang, you shouldn't have invited Mayor Lei to dinner. It was a huge mistake."
Xu Liming said weakly, his hands trembling, "How would I know? How would I know? If I knew he was rich, would I have had the nerve to discuss your brother with me? If I knew he had powerful connections, would I have helped connect him with Mayor Lei? It's all Ya's fault for not telling us beforehand. She meant well but did the wrong thing."
Seeing her husband's distress, Sun Junmei couldn't bear to say anything more to him and comforted him, "Alright, Liming, although Mayor Lei will be unhappy tonight, at least we know about our daughter's and Zhao Qiang's social circle. We won't have to worry about them anymore. Maybe we can even turn misfortune into blessing and get promoted because of it. Of course, it depends on what our daughter says to those people outside. As long as they ask, there's nothing that can't be done in Donghai City."
Xu Liming immediately beamed, "That's right. Why am I so nervous? Ya is my daughter. What can Lei Tianming do to me if he's unhappy? I've come to terms with it now. Raising children is all about raising daughters. Compared to that spendthrift Lei Hai, our Ya is truly a princess." The old couple happily left the kitchen, only to be stunned by the scene outside. Lei Hai lay foaming at the mouth under the table, while Lei Tianming looked utterly miserable, almost in tears. He clutched his stomach with one hand and held a glass in the other, as if it were a bowl of poison. Yang Shiqi whispered, "Mayor Lei, aren't you giving me any face? Your governor even had a few drinks with me on the first day of the lunar new year. Do you think I'm not good enough?"
Lei Tianming had no way to express his bitterness. It wasn't that he couldn't hold his liquor, but he had already taken the initiative to drink a few cups, and Zhang Lingfeng had made him drink three more. This was Yang Shiqi's third toast. He was drinking strong liquor like water, and even a tough guy like him couldn't handle it.
But Lei Tianming dared not refuse. Yang Shiqi, someone who always carried a gun, wouldn't joke around. If she said she'd drunk with the governor before, it was definitely true; it was probably the governor who toasted her. Now that she was toasting him, Lei Tianming, how could he dare refuse? So, Lei Tianming gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, and gulped down a mouthful.
Du Ningxiang was practically wailing and crying, squatting down next to Lei Hai and shaking him, "Hai? Hai? How are you? Don't scare your mother."
Xu Xiaoya said, "Du Aji, don't worry, men are physically strong. A little drunkness will be fine after a good night's sleep. It's the New Year, isn't it a festive time? A little alcohol won't hurt. But I find it strange. How come I only drank one cup after two cups of Hai Ge's drink? I'm not drunk, but he is. This is not normal. Aunt Du, you should let Hai Ge practice more often."
Zhang Lingfeng kicked Lei Hai's butt. "Lei Hai, stop pretending to be a coward. We'll continue drinking beer later."
Lei Hai struggled to his feet, shoving Du Ningxiang away. "I'm not drunk, I'm not drunk! Keep drinking! I don't believe it! Xiaoya, you drink with me!" Lei Hai was absolutely drunk, and not just a little drunk, but at this moment, he only had eyes for Xu Xiaoya. Even if Xu Xiaoya poured him a cup of bitter herbs, he probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Lei Hai swayed and tried to help Xu Xiaoya up by the shoulder. Xu Xiaoya dodged to the side, and Lei Hai missed, falling to the ground.
Hu Qian raised her glass to Lei Tianming, "Mayor Lei, Rednet Technology has just come to Donghai City to build its central building. The foundation is still under construction, and the interior decoration will probably begin after March, with the building expected to be operational in May. We'll need your continued support after that."
As the general manager of Rednet Technology, even disregarding the Hu family's status, the newly launched China Red operating system alone was enough to command Lei Tianming's respect for Hu Qian. Rumors circulated that the entire government office system might be replaced with the domestically developed China Red operating system—though this was just a rumor. After all, whether an operating system can withstand the test of time needs to be verified, but as a domestically developed operating system, if its quality isn't too poor, its future adoption in government and other public institutions is inevitable! Moreover, the Hu family might be secretly pushing things along.
Hu Qian offered three toasts, which Lei Tianming had to drink. Otherwise, Hu Qian might get the impression that she favored the Yang family over the Hu family. After downing the three cups, Lei Tianming became disoriented, only able to chuckle foolishly. This was the first time he had lost his composure at a drinking party. Fortunately, he didn't do anything excessive, otherwise Yang Shiqi would have kicked him out. This ill-tempered Yang Shiqi certainly didn't tolerate anyone's faults. Of course, Zhao Qiang was an exception, and now it seems there's also Hu Qian involved.
While others were toasting, Xu Xiaoya brought a glass of warm water into the room. Zhao Qiang was tossing and turning in bed in agony. He had indeed drunk too much this time. Although his biochip had automatically shut down for self-protection, his brain couldn't withstand the stimulation of alcohol and he was truly drunk! He was even out of his mind.
Xu Xiaoya slapped herself twice hard. "Xu Xiaoya, you deserve to be scolded by Hu Qian. You knew he couldn't drink, why didn't you stop him sooner? You didn't do your job properly!"
Xu Xiaoya knelt on the edge of the bed, massaging Zhao Qiang's forehead and temples with both hands, as if...
Finally, Zhao Qiang felt comfortable. However, the effects of the alcohol soon kicked in, and he became quite irritated. Sweat began to bead on his forehead, and he was frantically tearing at his clothes. Xu Xiaoya knew the room was quite warm. The city government district's heating system was reliable; even without drinking, people sometimes felt hot. Therefore, to make Zhao Qiang comfortable, she had to take off his clothes.
Previously, Xu Xiaoya would have had some reservations. But seeing how much Hu Qian cared for Zhao Qiang, she became jealous. Following the principle of "the first to act is the best, the last to act is the worst," Xu Xiaoya, who was already quite open with Zhao Qiang, decided to take off his clothes and let him sleep in her bed. She figured her parents wouldn't object to their relationship after tonight. Her mother even directly asked about their affair. It sounded like she wasn't against it, but rather encouraged it.
Xu Xiaoya was afraid someone might accidentally barge into her bedroom. Even if there was nothing between her and Zhao Qiang, it wouldn't be good for him to be sleeping naked in her bed, so Xu Xiaoya got out of bed and locked the door. Lei Tianming was still drinking outside. This time, she'd let him experience what it's like to be drunk; she figured he wouldn't force anyone to drink again. Zhao Qiang didn't have many clothes, and Xu Xiaoya easily helped him undress, leaving him only in his underwear. She covered him with a blanket, but Zhao Qiang didn't seem to appreciate it. He kicked off the blanket and lay naked in front of Xu Xiaoya. Perhaps this temperature made him feel comfortable; there was a bulge in the center of his underwear. It was unclear whether Zhao Qiang was energetic or if the alcohol was making his manhood restless.
Xu Xiaoya was very curious about Zhao Qiang's body; she had previously seduced him in the office. She especially found it thrilling when Zhao Qiang secretly glanced at her breasts—her heart pounded, her palms sweated with nervousness, and the pleasure was indescribable. Now that Zhao Qiang was lying obediently on her bed, Xu Xiaoya felt she had to do something to observe him closely, otherwise it would be against her nature.
Xu Xiaoya took out scissors from the drawer, smiled mischievously, and knelt in front of Zhao Qiang's abdomen. Afraid that taking off her pants would wake Zhao Qiang, she decided to cut them open and then carefully observe his manhood to see if there were any signs of infidelity. Ideally, she would secretly take some photos or videos. Hehe, just thinking about it made Xu Xiaoya laugh. She knew Zhao Qiang would blush when he saw it later, and the thought of his embarrassment excited her immensely.
Xu Xiaoya put down the scissors and found the digital camera. She positioned the camera at an excellent angle, switched to video mode, pressed the record button, got back on the bed, picked up the scissors, and gently cut Zhao Qiang's underwear into pieces. Zhao Qiang was now exposed in front of Xu Xiaoya. The weapon hidden inside his pants seemed to have a spring attached, and it sprang out the instant it was freed from its restraints, startling Xu Xiaoya. It was the first time she had ever seen a real man's private parts.
At first, Xu Xiaoya didn't dare to stare at it too much, but then she thought that it was just her and Zhao Qiang at the moment, and Zhao Qiang didn't know anything. What was there to be afraid of? So Xu Xiaoya boldly moved closer. She wanted to see how this thing that gave humans the function of procreation was constructed, and whether there were any traces left by a woman on it. If so, Xu Xiaoya decided to cut it off with a pair of scissors.
Fortunately, it was clean. Xu Xiaoya blushed and checked it thoroughly but found nothing amiss. Actually, the key issue was that she had no idea what the difference was between something that had been used and something that hadn't. That's why men always seem to have the upper hand. A woman's body is usually easily identified by a test, but a man, if he pretends well, can always remain a virgin.
Xu Xiaoya threw down the scissors and lay on Zhao Qiang's stomach. She said to Zhao Qiang, "You have to be obedient. You are not allowed to be nice to other women, otherwise I will not let you have a good life. As long as you are good, I will agree to anything you want in the future."
Zhao Qiang was already reacting strongly to the alcohol, and now, after being tormented by Xu Xiaoya, his lower body was even more aroused. He instinctively touched a head, subconsciously assuming it was Hu Qian. After all, Hu Qian had been with him for the past two nights. So, in a daze, Zhao Qiang pushed the head down, letting out a half-uttered "Ah!" The rest of the sentence was swallowed back down. The emptiness in Zhao Qiang's lower body immediately found its home. However, this person seemed to lack skill. Zhao Qiang grabbed her head and shook it, and she quickly grasped the technique, learning on her own, and becoming increasingly frantic with each attempt.
So Zhao Qiang took Fu's hand. His headache seemed to have subsided, his backache had disappeared, he had the energy to climb mountains again, a smile graced his face, his hands occasionally loosened and clenched, and his body trembled slightly from time to time. For a man to experience this kind of enjoyment would be worth getting drunk a thousand times over.
Lei Tianming was practically begging for mercy, but thankfully Hu Qian persuaded Yang Shiqi to stop, and so the drinking session ended there. Actually, the Moutai was all gone, and they drank Wuliangye afterwards. Although Yang Shiqi's alcohol tolerance couldn't compare to Xu Xiaoya's, she still had Hu Qian and Zhang Lingfeng. The three of them took turns drinking, and Lei Tianming was no match for them.
Volume 2 [214] People Who Have Never Done Good Deeds
Pi Shiqi patted Lei Tianming on the shoulder and said, "Mayor Lei, Mayor Lei!" She was drunk and confused. "We had a great time drinking today, let's drink again next time!"
Lei Tianming had liquid dripping from the corner of his mouth, it was hard to tell if it was wine or saliva. "Okay, okay, next, next time I'll treat."
He was barely keeping his eyes open. If he weren't afraid of losing his composure and being looked down upon by Yang Shiqi and Hu Qian, he would have drunk himself into oblivion long ago.
Hu Qian was very concerned about Zhao Qiang, but when she pushed the door to Xu Xiaoya's bedroom twice, it wouldn't open. Not wanting to force it open, she returned to her seat, but her mind was uneasy. She kept glancing towards the bedroom, remembering a strange sound she'd vaguely heard inside. This sound made her heart pound. As a young married woman, she could guess the source of the sound. Her heart ached. No matter how much she tried to convince herself to be tolerant and forgiving, she wasn't a saint; she was just an ordinary girl. Without experiencing much trauma, she couldn't calmly accept Zhao Qiang being with other girls. Finally, Xu Xiaoya's bedroom door opened. Hu Qian, who had been listening intently, thought she heard a low growl from inside. She recognized the sound. If it were last night, it would have been the moment Zhao Qiang held her tightly, pouring his love into her. Hu Qian felt hot and restless.
Xu Xiaoya walked towards the restroom with her head down, avoiding eye contact. Yang Shiqi and Zhang Lingfeng refilled their glasses and continued drinking, while Lei Tianming simply stood by, dumbfounded. Du Ningxiang wanted to speak but dared not, and could only sit on the sofa with her sleeping son. Xu Liming and his wife frequently refilled tea and water at the table, and as Yang Shiqi became more talkative, their anxiety lessened.
Hu Qian tried to glean something from Xu Xiaoya's face and body, but she was disappointed. Xu Xiaoya's clothes were intact; it was impossible for her to be dressed neatly so quickly after their tryst. A few strands of hair obscured Xu Xiaoya's face, making it impossible to tell if she still felt the afterglow of their affair. Only when Xu Xiaoya entered the bathroom and closed the door did Hu Qian notice a few glistening drops of liquid reflecting the light at the corner of Xu Xiaoya's mouth. Hu Qian blushed with embarrassment. Had Xu Xiaoya just been using her mouth? Her madness was indeed no less than her own. That damned Zhao Qiang, after messing around with her breasts, he went and did it with Xu Xiaoya's mouth. Seriously, he's dead.