Liu Ruoxi drove the BMW straight in, the large gate automatically closing slowly behind her, forming a seamless whole with the surrounding walls.
After driving slowly along the road for about a minute, a villa appeared ahead.
Two bunny girls were standing guard at the vermilion main entrance. They noticed the BMW and immediately straightened up from their casual postures, standing properly with a somewhat professional demeanor.
Yang Haoran had spotted the two seductively dressed women at the gate from afar, his dark, gleaming eyes staring intently. He then noticed a cold gaze from beside him also directed his way.
Turning his head, he saw his mother’s stunning face covered with a layer of frost. “Enjoying the view? Should we stop for a while so you can get a closer, clearer look?”
Yang Haoran laughed awkwardly. “They’re not good-looking at all, Mother. Compared to your beauty, they’re just common gaudy powderβmerely dressed in trendy clothes. This humble one was just curious and took a few extra glances.”
His words were actually heartfelt. Although the two bunny girls ahead would be considered beauties out in the world, compared to his mother, whether in looks, figure, or temperament, they were as far apart as clouds and mud.
Liu Ruoxi neither agreed nor disagreed. Seeing that he was being sensible, she didn’t press the issue further.
When they reached the entrance, the two bunny girls bowed in unison and said in delicate voices, “Welcome home, Master.”
As they bowed, the “big white rabbits” at their chests trembled precariously, nearly bursting outβa tempting display of spring allure that any male would instinctively glance at, and Yang Haoran was no exception.
It was a completely instinctive reaction.
Remembering his mother was beside him, he immediately withdrew his gaze, pretending to be a righteous gentleman, a regular Liu Xiahui.
The two bunny girls secretly laughed. From the moment Yang Haoran entered their line of sight, their attention had been fixed on him. The new master was indeed, as Sister Shen had said, seemingly young, probably a high school student. He was handsome with dashing, sharp eyebrows, long, narrow black eyes hiding sharpness, thin, lightly pursed lips, and distinct, finely outlined features that made him clear-eyed and bright, with red lips and white teethβaεθΆ³ηεθΆ³ηδΈδΈͺεΈ ε₯ε°ζ£ε€ͺ (a total handsome little shota).
The beautiful woman beside him made them feel a flash of astonishment the moment they saw her. Her flawless, stunning face and graceful figure, curvy in all the right places, along with her elegant movements, made even them, as women, feel no jealousyβthe gap was too large.
The beautiful woman and the youth shared some facial similarities, making it clear they were mother and son.
Hearing the address “Master,” Liu Ruoxi raised an eyebrow, stopped walking, and asked the bunny girl on the left, “Who taught you to call me that?” The questioned bunny girl, facing Liu Ruoxi’s piercing eyes, felt somewhat flustered and stammered, “S-Sister Shen… ordered it.”
Hearing the answer, which was as she expected, Liu Ruoxi expressionlessly uttered “Hmm” and, without giving the other a hard time, entered the villa. Just inside, two girls dressed in maid outfits knelt down and shouted in unison, “Welcome home, Master.”
The girls’ soft, delicate voices,ι ₯ιΊ»η (tingling, seductive) tones, and respectful attitudesβputting everything else asideβeven Yang Haoran felt pleased. What kind of treasure trove was this? Heaven, right?
The girl on the right caught his attention. Compared to the maid on her left, she was clearly more beautiful, with a better figureβpleasing to the eye and deserving of the title “great beauty.”
Liu Ruoxi frowned tightly, knowing this was another of Shen Qing’s arrangements. She could only pretend not to see it and walked past.
Yang Haoran hurriedly followed his mother’s steps. What a pity about that great beautyβshe was truly arousing to look atβbut his mother was more important.
The spacious living room came into view, its luxurious decorations appearing opulent and imposing. By the sofa in the living room, Aunt Shen, wearing a form-fitting blue cheongsam, was elegantly sipping tea.
On either side of her stood two girlsβone dressed as a bunny girl, the other in a maid outfit. It looked as if Aunt Shen were a wealthy lady from the Republican era.
But then, Aunt Shen was originally a wealthy woman herself; her own assets qualified her as wealthy aristocracy.
Liu Ruoxi looked at the two girls and raised an eyebrow again. There had been quite a variety of tricks all along the way.
Liu Ruoxi sat on the leather sofa opposite Shen Qing. Yang Haoran’s eyes shifted, and he sensibly sat down beside his mother.
“Ruoxi, have a cup of tea.”
Shen Qing could see the dissatisfaction in her best friend’s eyesβclearly, she had objections to her arrangements. Smiling, she personally poured a cup of tea and handed it to Liu Ruoxi, as if apologizing.
Liu Ruoxi gave her a deep look, accepted the tea, took a small sip, and set it down.
Now, Yang Haoran seemed more like an outsider. He couldn’t get a word in edgewise between his mother and Aunt Shen’s conversation.
But he knew he was the main subject of today’s agenda, so he patiently bided his time.
“What exactly have you told Haoran?” Liu Ruoxi asked with a frown.
“Hmm~” Shen Qing pretended to think. “Nothing much, just gave him a slight idea of the scale. Ruoxi, you should know I wouldn’t mess around.”
“Your arrangements today are messing around?” Liu Ruoxi glanced at the girls on either side and said helplessly, “These matters aren’t suitable for outsiders to see.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll have them withdraw later.”
Shen Qing took a small sip of tea and said unhurriedly, “Ruoxi, are you mentally prepared?”
“No!” Liu Ruoxi shook her head. “I originally intended to avoid Haoran today, but he called me eight or nine times in a row this morning. He was so impatient, so I knew you must have told him something.”
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Yang Haoran looked innocent. He didn’t understand what his mother and Aunt Shen were talking about, but they were clearly deliberately hiding something from him, speaking in obscure terms.
“Avoiding it is useless. That day will come sooner or later.”
Shen Qing could clearly sense her best friend’s conflicted feelings and comforted her, “I told Little Ranran he wouldn’t go too far today, right? Little Ranran?” Shen Qing turned to look at Yang Haoran, blinked her beautiful eyes, and signaled him.
Yang Haoran immediately understood and played along, saying, “Mom, don’t worry. As long as you don’t agree, I won’t ask you to do it. It’s just those small requests I mentioned before…” As he spoke, Yang Haoran watched his mother’s expression. Seeing her face immediately darken, but recalling last night’s plan, he felt it probably wasn’t too excessive. It was worth it even if his mother beat him up. Gritting his teeth, he said, “Just those small requests I mentioned before. Mom, you promised me, so why not fulfill them today? You can’t go back on your word, Mom.”
Liu Ruoxi fell into thought, hesitation appearing on her face. Her son’s requests, by past standards, would definitely be considered very excessive, but she had indeed promised him…