What, You Wouldn't Use a Steel Wool Ball, Would You?

Don't you have any self-awareness? You're already thirty-six and you have a child. How could you not be considered old?

So what if I'm older? Who cares about that stuff in this day and age? As long as you have money, that's all that matters!

No, Sister Xia. In my heart, you've always been young and beautiful. And why did you add "too"? Surely there isn't really some blind person who thinks you're ugly?

"Why would you ask that, Sister Xia? In my heart, you've always been young and beautiful. Also, why did you add 'too'? Could there really be some blind person who thinks you're ugly?"

After teasing her with a grin, Shen Lang threw his arms around and shouted fiercely, "Did those salespeople just gossip about you behind your back? Tell me who it was, Sister Xia. I'll rush over and slap him twice!"

If it had been any other rich woman, Shen Lang's exaggerated words might really have sounded like shameless flattery.

But Xia Shuyi truly deserved the praise. Her figure and looks were in no way comparable to those bloated rich women.

Xia Shuyi wore a short brown jacket today, with a fitted crew-neck shirt underneath.

The jacket was slightly open, and from Shen Lang's angle, he could see the rounded, full curves pressing against the outline of her shirt.

Below, she wore a matching brown short skirt, revealing her long, slender legs wrapped in black tights.

This outfit was neither as sexy as the Stepmother Dress nor as glamorous as the casual outfit she had worn when they first met, yet it carried an indescribable charm of a homemaking wife.

Ding! Xia Shuyi's Favorability toward the host has increased by 5 points, currently 65 points. Keep up the good work!

"What an actor."

Shen Lang's exaggerated antics and flirtatious words made Xia Shuyi burst into laughter, and her mood improved considerably.

Yet judging by her haughty expression, she was still somewhat dissatisfied that Shen Lang had returned the money to her.

"Then... then what do you mean by this?"

Xia Shuyi gave a soft snort and glanced at Shen Lang's bank card, which held over three hundred thousand yuan.

"Sister Xia, how long have we even known each other? How could I dare accept something this valuable from you?"

Shen Lang smiled and explained, "I know you're very wealthy, Sister Xia, but I don't think you'd want me to be the kind of man who can be bought off with money, right?"

"I do want that..."

Xia Shuyi puffed out her cheeks slightly and muttered unwillingly.

Rich women's thoughts were all complicated.

From the bottom of their hearts, they despised men who fawned over them.

But when they met a man they liked, they wished he would be the sort to flatter and ingratiate himself with them.

Xia Shuyi was like that now. She wished Shen Lang were a man whose eyes lit up at the sight of money.

That way, Xia Shuyi would not need to rack her brains every day trying to catch his attention. She would only need to keep throwing money at him.

"I knew everything online was fake. How could any guy like an old woman? Even if she's rich, it's still the same."

Xia Shuyi muttered and snorted again. "Hmph. After all, someone would rather take decades of detours than give me any face."

"Hahaha, Sister Xia, spare me."

Shen Lang did not know whether to laugh or cry. It was hard to imagine that he could see such a cute side from this still-charming married woman.

"Little Shen, I'll be straightforward. I'm a divorced woman, and I'm twelve years older than you."

"I know you should find a girl your own age. Only then will you be happy in the future."

After speaking dejectedly, Xia Shuyi turned toward him with a serious expression, tightly clasped Shen Lang's hand, and said emotionally,

"But I really like you, and Mengmeng likes you too. I don't ask for much, and I won't interfere with you finding a girlfriend."

"I only hope that when you have time, you'll come keep Mengmeng and me company. That alone will make me happy. Whatever you want in the future, I'll buy it for you—cars, houses, anything!"

Growing emotional, Xia Shuyi hurriedly rummaged through her Chanel bag, pulled a bank card from her wallet, and eagerly stuffed it into Shen Lang's hand.

"Little Shen, there's five hundred thousand yuan in this card. The password is... Take it, take it. If you won't take it, I'll get angry!"

"I have nothing but money and houses. If you agree to me, I'll give you whatever you want."

"Sister Xia, do you know something?"

Shen Lang accepted the bank card that had been forcibly stuffed into his hand, which held five hundred thousand yuan. He turned it over curiously for a moment before changing the subject.

"I have a writer friend who specializes in tycoon novels. He's written what we're going through right now many times in his stories."

Xia Shuyi's voice became somewhat humble. "Little Shen, I'm not joking with you..."

"Neither am I."

Shen Lang smiled with relief. Under Xia Shuyi's disbelieving gaze, he leaned over and fastened her seat belt for her. "Let's head back first. We can talk later."

With a smack.

Shen Lang felt warmth and moisture on his cheek.

Xia Shuyi's cheeks reddened slightly. She pressed her red lips together and smiled in relief. "Thank you, Little Shen."

Shen Lang pretended not to understand. "What are you thanking me for? Do I need thanks just for fastening your seat belt?"

"I don't care~"

Like a little woman, Xia Shuyi hugged Shen Lang's arm and spoiled herself against him.

"Anyway, I'll take it as you agreeing. If you don't agree, I'll come bother you every day. The whole neighborhood is mine, so you won't have anywhere to hide!"

"You wouldn't use a steel wool ball, would you?"

Shen Lang trembled pitifully on purpose. "Sister Xia, I'm scared of pain! Can you be gentler when the time comes?"

"Pah, you little brat! What kind of person do you take me for?"

Naturally, Xia Shuyi knew what Shen Lang meant. Her rich woman friends often made such jokes with her too.

"Little Shen, you're so good~ Thank you~"

Xia Shuyi pressed herself against Shen Lang's arm and looked up at the young man with eyes full of dependence.

"Ahem, Sister Xia, someone's watching!"

Shen Lang reminded her awkwardly.

Only then did Xia Shuyi suddenly realize that the car did not have one-way tinted windows.

The two people getting lovey-dovey in the car were fully visible to the older security guard at the entrance.

But judging from the way the security guard kept sneaking glances at them, it seemed as though he had crushed his molars.

To older men like him, the mature Xia Shuyi was no less unattainable than the White Moonlight of their student days.

Yet this still-charming beautiful young wife was acting like a little woman, cuddling and acting coy in the arms of a young man.

The security guard could only hate how cold and unfair the world was. Why did wealthy women all like frivolous little brats like this?

Why were good, honest, family-minded men like them always the ones being let down?

Just then, the General Manager sent Shen Lang an exclusive greeting for Mercedes-Benz customers.

"Dear Mr. Shen Lang, congratulations on becoming a distinguished Mercedes-Benz owner!"

"May the three-pointed star illuminate your career and future!"

"One point for timing, two for favorable conditions, three for harmony among people. The starlight does not ask those on their journey, and time does not disappoint those with determination!"

"I hope so."

Shen Lang looked at the Landlady beside him, whose eyes were filled with dependence. Gazing at the broad road ahead, he eagerly stepped on the accelerator and drove the brand-new silver Mercedes-Benz toward the parking lot exit!