Yang Haoran said with a cheerful smile, “We can also invite Shiwen and his girlfriend Tingting. That way, the six of us can just make up a table. Itβll be good to get together.”
Ji Youxi pondered for a moment and nodded slightly. “Letβs also invite Yaoyao and Xiao Shaowan. Itβll be more lively with more people.”
“Uh… alright then.”
Yang Haoran hesitated for a bit but agreed. After all, Yaoyao and Xiao Shaowan were his women. His girlfriend Ji Youxi was aware of them, and both Yaoyao and Shaowan were under her management. He didnβt have to worry about his multiple relationships causing any drama.
However, since Ji Youxi was the one who suggested inviting Yaoyao and Xiao Shaowan, those two would likely suffer in secret during the gathering.
“Alright, Haozhi, you can make the arrangements then.”
Wei Ming saw that since he had brought it up, Haozhi and Ji Youxi had already worked out the details, so he simply left the planning to Haozhi.
But initially, Wei Ming had only intended for four people to get together. With the addition of Zhou Shiwen and Tingting, plus Class President Yang Mengyao and Xiao Shaowan, the group had suddenly expanded to eight people.
Wei Ming had his own ulterior motives. He had wanted to try some exciting games with his girlfriend Han Lili in secret during the gathering. Thatβs why he hadnβt initially thought of inviting Ji Youxi. Instead, he had considered Xiao Shaowan, the class goddess who was known to be Haozhiβs submissive.
This way, if he gave Haozhi a heads-up, he could more easily train his girlfriend Han Lili without worrying about word getting out. Even if Haozhi saw something he shouldnβt, he would pretend not to have seen it. The two of them had that kind of understanding.
But now, Wei Ming had no choice but to shelve his little plan and treat it as an ordinary gathering, given the number of people involved.
After finalizing the winter break gathering, the conversation inevitably turned to the topic of final exams. However, Ji Youxi had already settled down and stopped paying attention to the two of them.
Yang Haoran was in a relatively calm state of mind, but Wei Ming looked troubled. After chatting for a while, Wei Ming gave Yang Haoran a meaningful look.
Yang Haoran immediately understoodβWei Ming wanted to discuss something he didnβt want Ji Youxi to hear. So, the two of them slung their arms over each otherβs shoulders and headed to the restroom.
They arrived at a quiet corner of the school.
“Haozhi, thereβs something I want to ask you.”
As soon as they stopped, Yang Haoran saw Wei Ming speak hesitantly.
“What is it?”
Yang Haoran thought Wei Ming wanted to ask about the apartment, since Aunt Shen had already arranged for it to be transferred under Wei Mingβs name the previous Sunday.
“Well, Haozhi,” Wei Ming said awkwardly, “during the New Year, could you let my mom come back and spend the holiday with me?”
Wei Ming felt rather conflicted as he spoke. According to what Haozhi had said back then, whether his mom could return depended on Haozhiβs permission. Otherwise, she would have to remain confined there.
She was his own mother, yet now she belonged to his best friend. Naturally, Wei Ming felt uncomfortable bringing it up, but he genuinely wanted He Muchen to spend the New Year with him. Otherwise, while every other household would be lively and bustling, he would be all alone…
“Pfft… Xiaomingzi, I thought you were going to say something serious.”
Yang Haoran found it both amusing and exasperating. He patted Wei Mingβs shoulder and said, “Donβt worry. If Aunt He wants to visit you, I wonβt stop her, let alone during the New Year.”
“Did you misunderstand something? Did you think I took your mom away just to keep her imprisoned like a sex slave?”
Hearing Haozhiβs words, Wei Ming felt relieved and smiled. “Isnβt that the case? Didnβt you tell me before that it wasnβt convenient for me to go over?”
“Thatβs a different matter. The reason I didnβt want you to go over is that there are other women of mine there.”
Yang Haoran explained, then gave a simple example: “For instance, your mom might not be wearing any clothes, or she might only be dressed in very revealing outfits. There are also my other women there. No matter how close we are, I canβt let you inside!”
Hearing Haozhiβs description, Wei Ming felt both envious and helpless. “If only youβd made it clear earlier. I thought my mom would be taken there and locked in a dog cage, kept like a pet, just like you said.”
Yang Haoran chuckled and teased Wei Ming, “Compared to what you imaginedβlocking your mom in a dog cageβitβs more likely that youβd see her swimming in the pool in a swimsuit.”
“Thereβs a swimming pool there too?”
“Yep, a pretty big one. It might still be under construction. But Xiaomingzi, you donβt need to overthink it. Although your mom might have to endure some hardships with me, Iβll definitely treat her well. You can rest assured.”
Wei Ming took out a cigarette case from his pocket, offered one to Yang Haoran, and then put one in his own mouth. “Itβs not that I blame you. You always used to talk about training my mom to be your submissive, and since I agreed back then, I didnβt feel right saying much.”
Yang Haoran understood what Wei Ming meant. He took the lighter Wei Ming handed him, lit his cigarette, took a drag, and exhaled before saying, “I do want to train my women to be submissives, but itβs just a form of role-play to satisfy a manβs desire for conquest. You get it, right?”
“In reality, I think coaxing your mom into obedience works better than using forceful methods to train her.”
“Besides, itβs not like I have no feelings for your mom. How could I possibly treat her as just a plaything? I quite like her personality, and her body and looks go without saying.”
“True enough. Damn, Haozhi, you really got lucky.”
Wei Ming laughed and cursed, but inwardly, he felt a sour jealousy. His mom was so beautiful, with a body even more enticing than those actresses in the mature women category of adult filmsβbig breasts, a round, ample butt, and a voluptuous figure. Any man who had her would be living the dream.
And yet, damn Haozhi could freely train and play with his mom as his submissive. Even though Wei Ming had accepted it psychologically, every time he thought about it, he felt a mix of secret envy and heartache.
It was like the saying: you donβt want your bro to suffer, but you also donβt want your bro to drive a Range Rover. Except, in this case, the Range Rover Haozhi was driving was Wei Mingβs mom.
“Letβs not talk about this anymore. How are things with you and Han Lili? Do you really want to train Lily to be your submissive too?”
Yang Haoran changed the subject. He was afraid of upsetting Wei Ming further. It was better for the two of them to avoid such topics in the future, especially since Aunt He was Wei Mingβs mother.
Wei Ming had previously mentioned to Yang Haoran his desire to train Han Lili to be his submissive. He mostly sought advice, hoping his best friend could give him some pointers.
Wei Ming had also told Yang Haoran about his escapades with Han Lili in the schoolβs small grove. Although he only described it briefly, Yang Haoran gathered that Han Lili didnβt seem opposed to playing some exciting games and had quite an adventurous spirit.
“Isnβt it βtouch pitch and be defiledβ? Youβre the one who started it, Haozhi.”
Wei Ming took a deep drag of his cigarette, unable to hide his envy as he said to Yang Haoran, “Back then on the school rooftop, I saw how obediently Xiao Shaowan lay in your arms while you fondled her breasts and between her legs. She was so well-behaved it was almost unbelievable. How could I not want a girlfriend like that once I got one?”
Yang Haoran was speechless. So, he was the one who had set the example and influenced Xiaomingzi. Indeed, what man wouldnβt want a girlfriend who was as obedient and submissive as a well-trained submissive?
“From what you told me last time, I think Han Lili has potential in this area. You can try to explore it, but take it slow. Donβt make herεζ,” Yang Haoran advised Wei Ming. “The excuse you used before was pretty good. You can keep using itβlet Han Lili think you just want to play some exciting games with her. You know, the βboiling a frog slowlyβ approach. No need to say more.”
“Heh… Haozhi, hearing you say that puts me at ease.”
Wei Ming breathed a sigh of relief, his face breaking into a smile. He puffed on his cigarette with a sense of satisfaction.
“Also, donβt forget that youβre in a normal boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. Han Lili is still a girl, after all. Sweet-talk her more. If you end up crossing the line and going too far, and she gets angry, donβt just stand there dumbfounded. We men need to know when to yield and when to stand firm.”
“I hadnβt thought about that. Lily is pretty easygoing; she doesnβt get angry easily.”
Wei Ming stood up for his girlfriend a bit.
“Heh, if you ask me, βcarefreeβ describes her better. But Lily is indeed a good girl.”
Yang Haoran recalled the time when Han Lili had stepped forward and criticized him, only to turn around and help him out of a tight spotβthough it hadnβt really been necessary.
Hearing his best friend Haozhi praise Han Lili, even if it was just calling her a “good girl,” made Wei Ming puff out his chest a little more. He joked, “Itβs a good thing youβre not interested in Han Lili. Otherwise, she might not have ended up with me.”
“What do you mean?”
Yang Haoran looked puzzled.
“Although Iβm not sure how you managed to get with Xiao Shaowan, you even landed your deskmate