After breakfast, I looked at Bai Ying's haggard face. I kept a cold expression, but I didn't say a word of the reluctance in my heart.
Even amidst the overwhelming negativity, a warmth of emotion lingered within me. Even though it was bruised and battered, it hadn't completely vanished. This stubborn love, however small, hadn't vanished. And because it still existed, I felt even more pain. Because it at least proved one thing: I truly loved Bai Ying. I truly loved her, but my heart still ached, a pain so intense that my blood cried out for revenge.
I drove steadily. No matter my inner emotions, I wouldn't let them dominate my reasoning. This road of revenge would eventually end with or without my involvement, but I still hoped to complete it. The car headed towards Haojiagou, Bai Ying and I alone. In fact, for a moment, I wondered if she truly regretted her actions. Would she be content to sit in this Mercedes-Benz of revenge and continue on, or would she get off at some point? I hoped she would change, but I wouldn't ask her to. My emotions were asking, but my rationality told me no.
The Hao Family Compound is still a three-story villa with its own independent courtyard, but side buildings have been built on both sides, all connected to the main floor, and renovated into a duplex villa. The original courtyard of dozens of square meters has now been expanded more than twice, and there is also a fountain garden in the courtyard. Indeed, with the promotion of the mayor to the deputy county head, the Hao Family Compound is becoming more and more magnificent. The plaque "Hao Family Ancestral Home" in the center of the courtyard gate is still so dazzling. The two stone lions on the side seem to be guarding the house for Hao Gou. Their ferocious and awe-inspiring appearance is like the official power of Hao Old Gou showing off.
In two months at most, the Hao family will cease to exist! I swore to myself, this is where I suffer deep humiliation. Not only was Bai Ying's carrying me back and forth to Haojiagou humiliating, but also Li Xuanshi. That year, I accompanied the bride and sent my mother to Haojiagou. Perhaps it was destined from then on that after losing my father, I would also lose my mother, and the woman in Haojiagou would only be Li Xuanshi.
Seven years ago, the remarriage of Hao Li was a sensation. After her ex-husband's death, a beautiful teacher at a key university in Changsha remarried with a generous dowry to an elderly farmer with a family in Haojiagou, Longshan Town. Everyone was going crazy. Actually, I wanted to go crazy too, but perhaps at the time, I was concerned about the so-called mother-son bond and wanted her to live a happy life, so I let many things go. I let her take my father's inheritance. The new Hao family compound, the presidential suite at the wedding hotel, the ninety-nine luxury cars that saw her off, and later the golden tea oil company and the hot spring villa... Every single one of these was spent with the Zuo family's money, but it bore the Hao family's stamp. Even Li Xuanshi bore the Hao family's seal... What did I gain in exchange for my silence?
I once couldn't understand why Li Xuanshi would marry someone as malicious and ugly as Hao Laogou. Even now, I still can't fully comprehend it. My imagination won't explain it. My only guess is that Hao Laogou's dick is incredibly powerful; otherwise, how could he have captivated all those women? While this is absurd and unrealistic, what other explanation could there be? He Xiaoyue mentioned the tonic soup, but isn't that even more fantastical? My intuition tells me that the medicine is merely a supplement; there must be a deeper reason, but I can't tell yet.
The car entered the courtyard, and the babysitter hurried in to announce everything. When Bai Ying and I walked in, Li Xuanshi was sitting at the dining table. She had handed her son to the babysitter, Xiaowen, and told her to take him back to the room. When she saw us, she smiled and said, "You're here so early. You haven't had breakfast yet, right? Sit down and let's..."
"I've eaten," I replied calmly. Besides her, Wu Tong was also at the table, with Hao Xuan sitting on the other side. Hao Laogou and Wang Shiyun were nowhere to be seen.
"Where is Yingying?" Li Xuanshi looked at Bai Ying.
"I...I had breakfast with Sakyou."
"Together?" She was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Really? That's great."
I gently touched Hao Xuan's little head and saw the little girl was putting a piece of cheese stick into her mouth.
"Tongtong, I won't be going to the company today. Please help me take care of those goldfish."
"Okay, Director Li." Wu Tong nodded slightly, a kind expression on her face. "Young Master, the goldfish you gave Director Li is now very precious and well taken care of. You might as well come to the company more often when you have time. I don't want to leave anyway."
I didn't take it seriously, thinking she was just trying to curry favor with Li Xuanshi, and didn't notice the glint in her eyes. Perhaps because she was Li Xuanshi's secretary, I had no desire to interact with her, but I also overlooked the fact that secretaries often have a good read on their bosses' minds.
After Wu Tong left, Li Xuanshi asked someone to serve tea in the main living room and asked me to sit down and chat, but she was holding Bai Ying's hand with one hand. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sat together. The two beauties were beautiful, one a beautiful mature woman and the other a pretty young woman, but there was really nothing to complain about their figures and looks. I picked up the morning tea and took a sip, frowning slightly. The aftertaste was sweet, but a little bitter at the beginning.
Watching this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law exchange a few family gossips, the intimacy they share is thicker than tea. I can't help but wonder if, over the past few years, they've also been incredibly close, colluding to deceive me, to bully me, to hurt me, to humiliate me! I even wonder if they'll do that in front of Hao Jianghua...
The scandal between Bai Ying and Hao Jianghua was, to me, ironclad truth. Seeing how close she and Li Xuanshi were, and thinking back to the kind words they'd spoken to each other in the past, I'd witnessed how diligently Li Xuanshi served Hao Laogou. It practically shattered my perception of my mother. Could a woman with such a shattered perception do such a shameful thing with her own daughter-in-law?
I've certainly had this thought, more than once, but I've always rejected it in my heart. It wasn't my mind telling me it was impossible, but my emotional support. I couldn't imagine how to continue living without the load-bearing walls of the house. Even if Li Xuanshi married the detestable Hao Laogou, even if Bai Ying committed adultery with Hao Laogou, I still hope they'll leave me with a last shred of dignity. They wouldn't...treat me to this extent.
Perhaps my father-in-law was right. As long as I didn't prove it, I could at least maintain a glimmer of hope. While my mind warned me to prepare myself, I still didn't dare believe it. I couldn't imagine what human nature would do when it reached its worst. I couldn't imagine how my emotional world would collapse if everything were confirmed. Would my mind still be able to maintain absolute control? I didn't have that confidence. Just like when I stabbed Hao Laogou three times, I'd already lost control once, and I didn't want to do it again.
After chatting for a while, Bai Ying suggested going to see Hao Xiaotian. Li Xuanshi seemed to glance at me, confirming that I had no obvious intention, and then she slowly said, "He's staying in the room now. I'll have someone bring in his meals three times a day. You can go and see him, but you have to be careful. With this disease, he's bound to have emotional issues. Safety comes first."
"How about I go with you?" she added.
"No need, let Zuo Jing talk to you more." Bai Ying said. As a doctor, she knew how to protect.
Watching Bai Ying walk lightly up to the second floor, Li Xuanshi narrowed her gaze and said, "You and Yingying seem to get along better than I expected."
"Are you disappointed?" I said calmly, "Don't you want us to reconcile? I remember you tried to persuade me before."
"That's fine, if that's what you want to do," she mused. "Not everyone has that opportunity."
"By the way, do you still remember Hao Xuan? You held her in your arms before." She patted the little girl gently, "Xuan Xuan, let your brother Zuo Jing see her."
As we were talking, the little girl had already run over to me. She was only seven years old, but she had a flawless face, red lips, white teeth, and big, watery eyes. She was the exact replica of my mother's childhood in the photo. My feelings towards Hao Xuan were complicated. Of all the Hao family members, she was the only one I wanted to be close to.
Hao Xuan inherited Li Xuanshi's beauty and would likely blossom into a graceful young lady in a few years. If she weren't half Old Dog Hao's blood, I'd be so happy to have such a lovely and beautiful little sister. However, her last name, Hao, was her original sin.
I am Li Xuanshi's eldest son, the Zuo family's eldest son, while Hao Xuanshi is Li Xuanshi's eldest daughter, the Hao family's eldest daughter. Fate has placed us on opposite sides. Thinking of her relationship with Hao Laogou, I felt a subtle annoyance and wanted to push her away. But looking at her innocent face, I forced a smile and gently stroked her head. I truly have a heart full of murderous intent towards the Hao family.
The room was like a prison. Hao Xiaotian felt as if he was locked up in a detention center, almost like he was in jail all the time. Although he could walk out of the room and go downstairs to the yard to get some fresh air, when he thought of the strange looks from the servants, he retreated and hid himself in the room, like a snail carrying a shell on its back. Although it was very depressing, he felt a sense of security when he hid inside.
Sister-in-law?! When Hao Xiaotian saw Bai Ying appear, he couldn't believe it. The sister-in-law Yingying he had been thinking about was actually back. A huge sense of surprise instantly filled his chest. He quickly stood up, wanting to give her a big hug!
"Stop!" Bai Ying shouted, and Hao Xiaotian stopped there immediately.
"Sit down there and we'll talk." Bai Ying said coldly.
Hao Xiaotian just sat down and said, "Sister-in-law, why did you come back just now?"
He recounted the entire incident, emphasizing that he had been seduced and deceived by the woman. He thought his grievances would win her love and care, but he didn't expect the response was just a cold smile.
"You brought this upon yourself, and yet you're trying to blame others?" Bai Ying said, a little angrily. "You played with women, and you're putting the blame on them. Did they force you to have sex? What's in your crotch is yours, and you just wanted a momentary pleasure and didn't care about anything else. You deserve it."
"It's all Xuanshi's mother's fault. She doesn't let me touch Alan and the others, so I..." Hao Xiaotian wanted to explain.
"Fortunately she didn't let you touch her, otherwise you wouldn't know what kind of harm she would have done to her." Bai Ying said coldly, "Take off your pants and let me show you what's going on."
Hao Xiaotian bit his lip but did as he was told. Bai Ying came closer and took a few glances. The little thing, which was already in a mess, was now even more of a mess and horrible to look at. After a rough inspection, she asked about the hospital's medicines and Hao Xiaotian's medication usage.
"Sister-in-law, the hospital said I might have to have my penis amputated. Is that true?" Hao Xiaotian lamented. "Without a penis, how can I have sex with women in the future? I still have to carry on the Hao Chuanzong family line."
"You haven't had your penis removed yet!" Bai Ying said impatiently, "You're not necessarily the one to carry on the family line. Your father has three other sons. As for you, think about whether you can save your penis first."
Hao Xiaotian was as if struck by a club: "Sister-in-law, why do you say that too?"
"You're the eldest son of the Hao family only if you have a penis. Without it, you're nothing." Bai Ying said coldly, "If you don't want to be cut off, then take good care of yourself, take your medicine seriously, and put away your frivolous tricks."
Hao Xiaotian looked at Bai Ying: "Sister-in-law, will you help me?"
"I just came over to take a look. Whether I can help or not is still unclear." Bai Ying rolled her eyes at him. "You should rest first. I'll come back."
Hao Xuan sat on my lap, thankfully not making a lot of noise. I didn't push her away; it wasn't time to act rashly just yet. I hid my feelings, controlled them, and occasionally smiled faintly, seeming to respond.
Li Xuanshi looked at Hao Xuan and I jokingly and said lightly, "I'll go check on Yingying. If she needs help, I'll send someone over."
"Let me come too." I said quickly.
"No need. I'll be back soon. You can't help Xiaotian with his illness. Out of sight, out of mind."
Li Xuanshi twisted her body and went upstairs, but I couldn't help thinking that her swaying posture and a woman's mind were indeed difficult to control.
Suddenly, I felt the corner of my mouth being touched. I looked down and saw that Hao Xuan was holding a piece of chocolate. She must have hidden it secretly. After watching Li Xuanshi go upstairs, she took it out, peeled off the packaging, and put the chocolate to my mouth: "Ah..."
I couldn't help but smile. It turned out that he wanted me to open my mouth and feed me chocolate.
The playfulness of children, without the scheming of adults, made me soften for a moment, but I still opened my mouth and took a piece of chocolate.
"It's delicious." Hao Xuan said, "Brother, I've only given it to the kids in kindergarten."
I couldn't help but smile: "Why, you want to be friends with me?"
Hao Xuan didn't say anything, but her little hand took my hand and put her fingers together.
"Brother, let's be friends. Make a pinky promise. Liars are like puppies."
I was stunned, looking at her big, blinking eyes, that serious expression, it seemed familiar...
Many years ago, I was just like this, playing with childish willfulness, asking Li Xuanshi for a promise, and then we made a pinky promise...
"Okay, pinky promise." I said jokingly. I would eventually break this agreement, just like Li Xuanshi and Bai Ying did to me. The so-called promises were just jokes that adults thought were coming true.
Bai Ying was busy in the room, searching everywhere, from behind the bed, in the drawers, in the closet, and even on the floor... She had looked in all the places she had expected, but couldn't find it.
"Did you find what you were looking for?" a familiar voice sounded from behind.
Bai Ying felt a chill in her heart and turned around. It was indeed Li Xuanshi.
"Mom..." Bai Ying's face was slightly flustered after being caught in the act.
"Seeing that your relationship with Jingjing has improved and that you're getting along much better than I expected, I'm really happy for you." Li Xuanshi looked at her. "So I was wondering, you clearly didn't have to come, but you still came. Why?"
"You can probably guess why I asked you to come back. Xiaotian's matter was just an excuse. It definitely wasn't Zuo Jing's idea for you to come back, otherwise he wouldn't be staying at the villa and refusing to come to the Haos. You're taking risks by doing this. He probably came along this time out of concern, which shows how fragile your relationship is right now." Li Xuanshi sighed. "You came back to the Haos just to get into Old Hao and my room to find that thing, right?"
"Mom, I beg you, please give my things back to me." Bai Ying immediately knelt down and begged.
"Yingying, what are you doing? Get up quickly." Li Xuanshi hurriedly helped her up. "Silly child, if that thing was in my hands, how could I not return it to you?"
Bai Ying looked at Li Xuanshi without saying a word.
"I know you suspect me and think I'm covering up for him. Yes, I want to protect the Hao family. I married into the Hao family, and I have no choice but to gamble on my child and the rest of my life." Li Xuanshi held her daughter-in-law's hand. "Yingying, I really didn't lie to you. I don't have that thing in my hands, and I don't know where it is."
Bai Ying pursed her lips and said, "You and he are husband and wife, he won't hide it from you."
"People's hearts are veiled in secret. I know Hao Jianghua's character all too well. He's shameless, despicable, and audacious, but he's not stupid. That item was of such importance, why would he give it to me for safekeeping? After all, I'm Zuo Jing's mother, so he'd be wary of me because of that relationship." Li Xuanshi let out a sigh of frustration. "Tongtong, Xiaowei, Shiyun, and you... He attacked each one first. I only found out later, and I could only help clean up the mess. He acted knowing your parents' identities and backgrounds, and he dared to do it. He took photos and videos just to use them for extortion. They're his lifeline, and he won't give them to anyone else. Even if you find them, they're just samples. He hid the original negatives long ago."
"Over the past few years, I've searched nearly every corner of the Hao family, but I still can't find where he keeps the things. I even deliberately had him film a few times to try to fish them out, but still nothing." Li Xuanshi said earnestly, "Yingying, I promise you, if you really want to stay with Zuo Jing, I will make him break up with you. He'll keep his mouth shut about the past, but he won't hand over those things. I can only make sure he doesn't leak them."
"I don't want Sakyou to know..."
"Don't worry, Lao Hao won't do anything rash."
"The photos and videos... let's leave it at that for now," Bai Ying said sadly. "No matter what, I won't be associating with him anymore. Mom... please explain this to him for me."
"Okay, I will." Li Xuanshi comforted her daughter-in-law.
They knew when to stop talking privately. Even if they still had grudges, they were all tied together and there was no need to dwell on them. Besides, they both wanted to mend their relationship with Zuo Jing. The mess they had made before Hao Jianghuamian was still lingering in their stomachs. The past had been full of turmoil, with the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and the sisters. They hoped to return to peace, keep their secrets, and be well.
Bai Ying might still have a chance to turn back, if Zuo Jing could accept her, if she was willing to break off that illicit relationship. However slim, it was still a chance. Li Xuanshi thought to herself. Although she felt a little jealous, she couldn't return to Zuo Jing, but at least one of them could return... But, did Bai Ying still have a chance? Was Zuo Jing really as understanding and calm as she saw him? If he knew all those details, would he still do it?
Hao Jianghua was a man of deep sexual desire. Even if she had laid out a powerful relationship with him, could he truly obey her wishes and completely break up with her daughter-in-law? Li Xuanshi was unsure. She could only try to stabilize Bai Ying. Otherwise, she would invite retaliation from the Bai family, and the Hao family's downfall would be imminent. She could restrain Hao Jianghua for a while, but even if Hao Jianghua relied on those handles, she couldn't push him too far.
What she said to Bai Ying was indeed the truth. Those photos and videos were not in her hands, and she indeed had not found them. The two of them were tied to each other, but also wary of each other. She held Hao Jianghua's political career and financial resources, and Hao Jianghua also had the leverage over her, not just Bai Ying. Hao Jianghua's real confidence was precisely those secrets, which could not be revealed.
After coming out of the room, Bai Ying felt relieved. Although she was caught by Li Xuanshi, she still gained something.
The object wasn't in the room, or even at the Hao family's house. Li Xuanshi assumed it was the original photo and video. While it was a weapon against her, it was much less threatening now that Zuo Jing knew about her affair with Hao Jianghua. Of course, if possible, she still hoped to find and destroy it, so that Hao Jianghua wouldn't further provoke Zuo Jing.
The item she truly cared about, seemingly insignificant, became Hao Jianghua's real killer. She had already lost all shame, but she couldn't let that item be implicated in the Bai family. Her father valued the Bai family's reputation very much, and that item must never see the light of day. Fortunately, Li Xuanshi was unaware of it, which proved that Hao Jianghua had kept his promise and did not disclose it to a third party.
Hao Xuan's eyes are bright, like the stars on a summer night. My own eyes were also bright when I was a child. Some say the brighter the eyes, the better the vision. I used to think that was true, but it's not. I was wrong about Hao Laogou's ingratitude, about Bai Ying's virtuous wife and adultery, and about Li Xuanshi's loving mother who spoiled her son... Wasn't I blind?
Hao Xuan must have been the same way. When she looked at me, her eyes were bright and serious. But she was also mistaken. The agreement between her and me was invalid. She thought I was her friend, but she didn't know that I was deeply ashamed of her brother, so why would I care about a child's joke? Children speak without restraint, and I will resolutely retaliate against the Hao family without hesitation.
Li Xuanshi and Bai Ying came down the escalator and sat for a while. I stood up, said goodbye, and left the Hao family. Bai Ying also got into the car.
"I've seen Xiaotian's current condition." She seemed to be talking to herself.
"The hospital prescribed some medication for him. I've checked it out, and it's the right medication."
"His condition is quite serious. The doctor's judgment is that there is a high probability that the glans penis will be removed."
"If he's taken good care of, he might recover. With my help, there's still a chance he can recover."
Bai Ying glanced at me and suddenly blurted out, "Do you want him to cut off the glans, or cut it off entirely?"
"Squeak~" I stepped on the brake and stopped the car: "What do you mean?"
"I know you don't like Hao Xiaotian, and you don't want me to take care of him. But I still decided to come over. Only by seeing it with my own eyes can I confirm his actual condition. He will most likely need to have part of his organ removed, but with my care, his condition will improve a lot... I mean, I can also make him worse, or even have the whole thing removed!"
I turned sideways and stared at Bai Ying to make sure if she was joking.
"You're angry that I defended Xiaotian before, but now I can prove to you that he deserves this disease from his women." Bai Ying continued, "The wrong medication will aggravate his condition. I'm sure I can make it even worse. If you think it will vent your anger, I'll find a way to have him have his penis removed."
I remained silent, the car continuing to drive forward. A rash response would reveal my attitude. And I instinctively harbored suspicion and wariness about Bai Ying's words. She had returned to the Hao family solely to verify the severity of the puppy's condition and to find a way to further neuter it.
Yes or no, I don't plan to respond. I'll wait and see what she does next. If she leans towards me, she should be able to judge what to do or not do instead of trying to figure out my attitude.
I accompanied Bai Ying to the Hao family home with no particular purpose. I didn't go to see either the puppy or the old dog. I simply wanted Li Xuanshi to see me, so that Old Dog Hao could indirectly grasp my movements. Any guess would be beneficial. I was just a buoy, moving with the waves, waiting for prey to bite.
Later, I learned from Cen Xiaowei that Hao Jianghua had rushed there early so that he could familiarize himself with the translated words she had prepared so that he could express his opinions in the group discussion. Of course, I am more inclined to think that Li Xuanshi knew that Bai Ying and I would be there, so she sent Hao Jianghua away early, otherwise it might cause conflict again.
After two hours of discussion, the morning project meeting concluded. Despite Cen Xiaowei's reminders and guidance, Hao Jianghua managed to complete the meeting. Next, the team members would discuss and supplement the details, striving to finalize the plan at the next meeting. This plan would then be submitted to the leadership team and then to the city government. With Mayor Zheng's support, he was confident he could secure leadership of the new district project despite competition from Hengyang County.
Cen Xiaowei placed the documents in front of Hao Jianghua, needing his signature, and she would also help coordinate the communication. Hao Jianghua was free, and his heart was a little itchy. His rough hands moved to touch her hips and waist. He didn't dare to mess around in the office, but it was okay to satisfy his urge. This time, he touched her, and she felt round, tender and elastic. Just as he was about to continue, she slid aside like a loach, taking the signed document with her.
"Xiaowei, what are you doing?" Hao Jianghua looked a little unhappy.
"Father, it's work time now. You're the deputy county chief, and people are always looking for you for things. If you're misunderstood, it will have a bad impact." Cen Xiaowei suppressed her disgust and smiled. "Besides, I'm busy with official duties, and this new district project is so important. Just think of it as caring for me. After I'm done with this, I'll spend more time with you."
"Okay, this is such a bummer." Hao Jianghua had no choice but to give up. Fortunately, he didn't feel disappointed for too long because someone knocked on the door.
"Come in." A beautiful girl came in. Hao Jianghua looked up. Wasn't this his nephew Hao Jie's new girlfriend? "Xunxun?"
"Hello, Uncle Hao." He responded politely.
"Why didn't Hao Jie come with you?" asked Hao Jianghua.
"He's back in Changsha. He has work to do at the department. He's busy with his career now, so I came here alone."
Hao Jianghua coughed lightly and said, "Xiaowei, go ahead and do your work. I have something else to discuss here."
Cen Xiaowei glanced at the girl. Women know women best. She knew at a glance that she was still a whore, and then she left.
"Uncle Hao, I came here this time to ask about the store." Xunxun said in a low voice.
"Oh, about this, I'm still looking into it..." Hao Jianghua stood up, closed the office door, and hung an outgoing sign.
"It's better to discuss this private matter behind closed doors." Xunxun expressed his understanding of this explanation.
"Come, sit here." Hao Jianghua half-supported the girl and pressed her to sit on the office chair. The smooth and tender touch and the fresh breath were full of temptation to this old pervert. He suppressed the restlessness in his heart and took out a map from the cabinet.
"This is the regional map of our Hengshan County. I asked someone to bring it to me yesterday. I was still studying it this morning. Oh, it makes my eyes dizzy." Hao Jianghua boasted and spread the map on the desk. In fact, this was a map specially prepared by Cen Xiaowei for the new district project. Several areas were marked to distinguish them, and some explanations were given. Otherwise, as an illiterate person, he would not be able to understand those places on the map.
"Xunxun, look at these places. I've marked them. You'll make a lot of money here in the future. What do you think of this place?"
Hao Jianghua pointed to a certain area on the map from behind to attract the girl's attention, and his lustful eyes took the opportunity to look down from above. Well, she was wearing a bra, a white lace one, revealing a shallow cleavage. It didn't look big, maybe B+, C was also possible, but certainly not as big as the ladies. It would be better to verify it with your own hands. However, big ones have their own fleshiness, and small ones have their own cuteness.
"Xunxun, what brand of shampoo are you using? It smells so good." Hao Jianghua felt a long-overdue desire for his prey. A sense of freshness. Men always like young women, especially those who are new and fresh. He had played with so many women, including the nannies in the compound, and he knew at first sight that this girl was still a virgin.
A fresh virgin, what a stunner. He fantasizes about snatching her from his nephew Hao Jie. If he can be the first to taste the beauty, that would be a real pleasure. However, he can't take her home. Not to mention his wife, he can't even get past Hao Jie. If he can conquer this little beauty, and then let her marry Hao Jie, and let her open a shop in the county, he can go and have fun when he has time. That would be pretty good. He hasn't tasted his niece's wife yet.
"Uncle Hao, it's not very convenient for me to stand like this. Can you please move aside? I'd better stand up and watch."
Although the map is small in scale, it is very detailed. The map almost covers the entire desk, which makes it a bit inconvenient to read while sitting.
"It's better to watch while standing." Hao Jianghua helped push the chair away and pointed to a marked area on the upper side. He leaned over to take a look. Hao Jianghua was looking at her from behind. Although the slightly raised beautiful buttocks were not plump, they were definitely delicate.
Thinking that he felt the water pipe under his crotch was hard and hot, he took a step forward and pretended an accidental body contact, letting the wall of the water pipe stick to his buttocks. Although it was separated by clothes, Hao Jianghua still felt a little proud.
He felt that the girl had reacted, but she did not show it obviously and pretended nothing had happened. It seemed that she was not the kind of chaste and heroic woman. Perhaps it was because of the authority of her deputy county chief that she did not dare to resist.
Hao Jianghua felt there was still room for further exploration. He placed his hand on the girl's waist and pointed at the map. If she showed any noticeable reaction, he'd say she was unsteady and he'd just stop. If she didn't, it meant he still had a chance. Power and money could open the hearts of most women; that was the reality of society. On the other hand, if he really messed up, he could always plead guilty to alcohol. As for what would happen if he got drunk, who could say? At worst, he could drug her and take photos; that was how those women got away with it anyway.
"Uncle Hao, you bumped into me. You did this...Hao Jie..." The girl frowned slightly but did not resist obviously.
"Isn't Hao Jie here?" Hao Jianghua was surprised at how smoothly things went, and his fingers couldn't help but drop a little.
"Uncle Hao, I'm Hao Jie's girlfriend. If we get married in the future, I'll be your niece-in-law. How could you do this?"
"We're not married yet... Hao Jie is busy with his career, so I'm here to help take care of you."
Xunxun's face flushed slightly as she struggled to break away: "Uncle Hao, I'd better come back another day. This place...is not suitable."
"Yes, it's not suitable. Let's find another opportunity." Although Hao Jianghua was itching, he also knew that there would be no substantial progress today.
After exiting the county government building, she found a Didi, collected her delicate demeanor, and took a deep breath. That stinky hand was truly disgusting, and she had to endure the stench of yellow teeth. After calming down a bit, she pulled out her phone, typed a text message, and sent it.
In the afternoon, Xu Lin asked Bai Ying to go take a hot spring bath. She greeted me and didn't ask for my opinion.
"If she agrees, I have no objection." While I thought so, I didn't believe Bai Ying would agree. A major client was staying at the villa, and he'd be enjoying the hot springs every afternoon, which presented Xu Lin with an opportunity to get close. Whether it was personal gain or a business partnership with the bank, I had no interest in knowing. But the fact that she dragged Bai Ying along made me uncomfortable. No matter how unbearable Bai Ying was, she was still my legal wife. What was Xu Lin planning?
This woman already annoyed me about Yao Mei, and now she's even got the nerve to set her sights on Bai Ying. Is she naive enough to think she can win me over with just her mouth and a so-called little secret? It's not that Bai Ying can't be used as a pawn, but as her spouse, I really don't like the way she's being dominated by someone else.
I thought Xu Lin would fail. Bai Ying wanted to win me back, so she should know that I didn't want her to take a bath with other men. Although this is a mixed bath, Hao Xiaogou is just like Lao Gou. That kind of groping behavior is like a thorn in the flesh. It doesn't hurt very much, but it is definitely uncomfortable.
However, I miscalculated. Xu Lin actually dragged Bai Ying over, and Bai Ying actually agreed. Although I was unhappy, I didn't get angry. I even suppressed my resentment. I was curious about how Xu Lin was able to convince Bai Ying, or whether there was something Xu Lin knew that I didn't. Bai Ying's relationship with Hao Jianghua was no longer a secret to me, so why did Bai Ying agree?
"Aunt Xu said this client is important and asked me to intercede for them. After all, we're schoolmates, so I think..." Bai Ying managed a reluctant explanation. Xu Lin also clasped her hands together, making a gesture of request. Perhaps this client really meant a lot to her, and thinking of the close bond between us, she didn't hesitate.
A warm hot spring bath in the afternoon was truly a delight. Kamikaze stood by the pool, keeping a constant eye on the surroundings. Even though he didn't expect anything unexpected to happen, he remained meticulous.
"You're too serious." Hao Liuxiang smiled. "Bathing in hot springs is a real treat. We have one in the room, but it's a little small and boring."
The timely appearance of two beauties piqued his interest, as he was about to close his eyes and rest. "You two are here to take a bath again."
"Master Liuxiang, are you not welcome?" Xu Lin reached into the pool and pulled Bai Ying to his side.
"How could that be? I'm a big fan of flowers, especially a capable and beautiful woman like Xu Lin. But you brought Senior Sister Bai along, which actually surprised me." Hao Liuxiang smiled. "Of course, it's an unexpected surprise."
"I heard a lot of people wanted to visit you this morning, but were turned away. The reception desk is almost full of gifts," Xu Lin said with a smile. "They're getting really anxious because you're hiding."
"I have to meet you, but I'd better prepare first." Hao Liuxiang smiled faintly. "I will hold a banquet at the villa in two days. I wonder if I would be honored to invite two beautiful ladies?"
"Invite us?" Bai Ying frowned slightly. "I want to participate too?" Although she was asking the question, she was looking at Xu Lin.
Xu Lin was a little hesitant, but she kept smiling. "Can I ask who else you plan to invite?"
"You already know most of Sister Yilin's connections, but this is my first time meeting them. Since we're discussing cooperation, we need to maintain a good impression," Hao Liuxiang said. "I'll also invite some special guests, such as Mayor Zheng, County Magistrate Hao, Sister Li... and of course, your husband, Mr. Zuo Jing."
Bai Ying stared at Hao Liuxiang: "Have you checked us?!"
"I mean no harm. As the saying goes, a powerful dragon cannot defeat a local snake. I did some research on the city's political and business celebrities, so I indirectly learned that your husband is Sister Li's son. Oh, he's also my senior, just like you." Hao Liuxiang was interested. "I'll also invite him to participate. I'm really jealous of this senior for marrying a beauty like you."
"At your age, you should have someone you like." Bai Ying felt that there was an inexplicable meaning in the way he looked at her.
"Well, the one I like... I haven't seen her much either. I heard she gave birth to a pair of twins, a dragon and a phoenix. Well, that happened many years ago." Hao Liuxiang seemed to be lost in some memory and then smiled. "Speaking of which, there are still many women who like me. I'm not in a hurry to get married."
"That's true. There are many girls who like a tall, rich and handsome guy like you." Xu Lin smiled and interrupted the topic. After all, it was the client's personal privacy, so it was better not to talk too much about it. The speaker may not act, but the listener may take it seriously. She originally thought that this big client just admired Bai Ying. Thinking back to when Bai Ying was young and beautiful, it was normal for her to be liked by him.
Looking at the email message I received, I decided to call.
"The big fish has taken the bait," Xunxun said on the phone, "Now it's my turn..."
"It's not what you think." I knew she would misunderstand. Even in the original plan, I never thought of letting her actually sacrifice her body. Especially after Poy gave me that file, I couldn't possibly destroy this girl. She had suffered enough misfortune, but fortunately, there was light at the end of the tunnel. This ending was still good.
"Wait a few days, I want to make his desire even greater." I still didn't pass on the message Poy told me to Xunxun. I was worried that she would be affected by this good news and then the scene would not be interesting.
The wine in the glass reflects the person, and as my hand sways, my thoughts drift as well. Are the ripples, like the surging waters of a pond, stirring the story's unfolding? I hold a cigarette in my hand, but I don't light it. I have no desire to smoke. Instead, I take a sip of the wine in the glass.
If this is the bitter cup of life, should I swallow it? Bai Ying, I gave you a chance, but you'd better not leave me without even one last reason for myself.