People with rich life experiences tend to be more rational.
But their hearts can still be moved by pure and simple things.
For instance, Shen Hongmei right now.
Hearing that Li Zhiyan was her only support in Shanghai, her heart softened.
Last night, she really did cross the line with Li Zhiyan seven times.
But after sobering up.
In front of her, he was just a child, nothing more.
"I'll head over now."
Getting up hastily, Shen Hongmei decided to give Li Zhiyan a good lesson.
...
Before long, Li Zhiyan saw Shen Hongmei at the police station, wearing a Valentino outfit and the nude-colored stockings he had bought her.
The officer explained, "Ms. Shen."
"You should really educate the child. If there's an issue, it should be resolved peacefully. He's too impulsive, it's bound to cause trouble."
"What will happen in the future?"
"Nowadays, many jobs require a criminal record check. If he gets a record, it'll have a significant impact."
"He also wouldn't be able to apply for government positions later on."
The officer, who was slightly older, spoke earnestly as though giving life advice.
"Understood, officer. I'll take care of it."
"I promise to teach him properly."
After leading Li Zhiyan out of the police station,
Shen Hongmei touched his shredded, nearly unrecognizable shirt and asked sternly, "What happened?"
Wearing her high heels, Shen Hongmei was more than half a head taller than Li Zhiyan, and at this moment, Li Zhiyan happened to be at eye level with the deep crevice of her neckline.
However, Li Zhiyan's mind wasn't on that.
"It was ripped by a shrew…"
"You got into a fight with a woman?"
"No, I didn't."
Following Shen Hongmei as they headed toward her Audi A6, Li Zhiyan recounted the story of the fight.
Hearing this, Shen Hongmei furrowed her brows slightly.
"Are young women today really this outrageous?"
She couldn't figure it out either—why would sitting on the sofa opposite the bathroom waiting for her to come out be construed as harassment?
And wearing shorts and a t-shirt? Even more absurd.
"This isn't your fault."
"But you really can't be so impulsive in the future."
"We've long passed the era of solving problems with violence. If someone only resorts to violence, it's far too easy for them to be set up. The law isn't something to take lightly."
Li Zhiyan responded with a soft "Mm."
"I understand, Aunt Shen."
"I just couldn't hold back today."
Admitting his mistake, Li Zhiyan prompted no further reprimand from Shen Hongmei.
She understood that kids have their pride too.
Saying too much might hurt their self-esteem.
In Shen Hongmei's eyes,
Li Zhiyan was always just a boy, nothing more.
"Are you hungry?"
Glancing at the still-open BBQ restaurant across the street, Shen Hongmei asked. She herself was feeling a bit hungry.
"A little."
"Alright, let's grab a bite. I'll send you back afterward."
Shen Hongmei felt that her debt to Li Zhiyan for saving her was repaid when she helped him get a job at a top company.
Coming to pick him up today was purely out of sympathy for his solitude in Shanghai.
Having a child of her own, she couldn't help but feel for Li Zhiyan.
But after dropping him off at home, there would be no need to keep in touch anymore.
The night with Li Zhiyan—she chalked it up to a beautiful mistake.
After all, it wasn't just Li Zhiyan who enjoyed it; she had found it pleasurable too.
"Hold on a second."
"You can't keep wearing that shirt."
"There's a shirt in my trunk; go grab it."
Taking Shen Hongmei's car keys, Li Zhiyan went to the back and fumbled around until he managed to open the trunk.
Inside were two pairs of her high heels, some personal items,
and a pink t-shirt.
"Aunt Shen, is it this pink one?"
"Just wear that one. It's the only thing in there."
"A lot of boys like wearing pink these days; no one's going to think it's strange."
Resigned, Li Zhiyan picked up the t-shirt and slipped it on.
As soon as it was on, he caught a strong, milky fragrance. This scent was all too familiar to him.
It was the scent of Shen Hongmei.
Even Aunt Shen's t-shirts smell so good! Li Zhiyan felt a wave of fondness in his heart.
However, the t-shirt was a size too big for him.
Shen Hongmei, with her curvy but not overweight pear-shaped figure, her height of 183 cm, and her impressive bust,
made her shirts hang loosely on Li Zhiyan.
After all, without her curves to fill it out, the shirt didn't quite fit.
"Not bad, let's go."
Shen Hongmei led Li Zhiyan toward the BBQ restaurant.
Even though it was nearly midnight, the warm weather
meant the BBQ place was still bustling. The two found a secluded corner and sat down.
Feeling quite hungry, Shen Hongmei ordered some skewers along with a plate of lamb spine, handing the menu to Li Zhiyan.
"No need, Aunt Shen, this is more than enough."
"One iced orange juice, freshly squeezed, please."
"Right away, sir."
After the waiter left, Shen Hongmei glanced at Li Zhiyan wearing her t-shirt, finding the sight amusing.
"Did you throw away my stockings?"
"Not yet, Aunt Shen. I figured it's safer in my drawer."
"After all, if I threw them out, someone might find them, don't you think?"
Shen Hongmei chuckled softly, without exposing him. After tonight, she intended to cut ties with Li Zhiyan entirely.
Watching her every move, every smile—her mature allure captivated Li Zhiyan.
Especially after he'd had a taste of it, he couldn't control his wandering thoughts.
The lingering scent of her t-shirt on his body only stirred his hormones further.
The clock struck midnight.
Li Zhiyan quickly used his mind to pull up the virtual information panel in front of him.
The future intel had refreshed…
"To maintain his fair skin, today Jinxin took estrogen pills again."
"Xu Qianqian previously dated seven boyfriends and had 11 casual flings. She wants to find a very wealthy boyfriend."
"Stay with Changlong Group. Major opportunities await in the future."
"In twenty minutes, Shen Hongmei will get her period and suffer from severe menstrual cramps, leaving her cold and in pain. Buying her warming patches from a convenience store and helping warm her feet will provide relief."
Li Zhiyan recognized this as an excellent opportunity to advance his personal goals.
"Later tonight, Xu Qianqian, drunk, will call to berate you for being stingy and lacking class."
"New task issued: Help Shen Hongmei warm her feet."
"Relieve her pain."
"Task reward: Attribute [Quick Reaction]."
"[Quick Reaction] enhances your reflexes, boosting your combat abilities in fights!"
The task instantly caught Li Zhiyan's attention. After all, who doesn't dream of being skilled at martial arts?