Before Chapter 584, I had no choice.

"This child has given you a wonderful gift!"

Watching the red taillights disappear into the distance, the aunt, supporting her uncle's arm, smiled and sighed.

The uncle looked ahead, his eyes somewhat vacant, and sighed, "Yes, it's comparable to when you helped me get on my official career."

"There's no comparison. The starting points are completely different, like heaven and earth. Back then, you were just a teacher, but now..." Auntie said with a smile and a shake of her head.

"I really didn't expect this child to be so capable. Not only did he bring back five animal heads, but he also got directly to the Emperor's ears. Hehe, after this trip to the capital, I believe there will be no obstacles for you to take another step forward."

The uncle looked at his aunt and said with a smile, "Given my situation, if I take any further steps, I might have to leave Hangzhou. Are you willing to do that? After all, we've been running this business for so many years..."

"What's there to be reluctant about?" Auntie shook her head and chuckled, her eyes sparkling with a strange light. She teased, "You've made progress, not retired. There's no such thing as being forgotten once you leave. Those who are meant to stay will remain..."

"I actually hope that once people leave, the tea will grow cold—" the uncle said casually as he walked into the villa, his eyes fixed ahead.

Auntie paused slightly, a look of astonishment flashing in her eyes. Looking at Uncle's profile, she asked in a low voice, "You want to have a complete amputation?!"

Looking at the five animal heads still on the table, the eldest uncle said with a profound gaze, "Break free from constraints, and the world will be vast!"

"They're all my former students and followers, it's not that easy..." Auntie didn't expect her eldest brother to be so resolute.

The eldest uncle looked at his aunt with a cold smile and said, "Over the years, they and I have built a complex network of local forces with intertwined interests. It seems to be incredibly powerful, but in reality, it's like oil being poured on a hot fire. It has already become too big to handle. If I don't cut it off, the higher-ups will naturally send someone to do it. When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken!"

Aunt's expression suddenly changed, becoming extremely unpleasant. With her level of understanding, Aunt was naturally able to comprehend the subtext in Uncle's words.

“I didn’t have a choice before…” the uncle said calmly, not continuing. He knew his aunt would understand what he meant.

"Put the animal heads away."

Auntie nodded solemnly and said, "Okay..."

When Gao Dongxu returned to the antique-style luxury mansion in Yunqi Rose Garden, it was already past eleven o'clock. The four women had already chosen their rooms to rest.

Standing on the corridor at the top of the stairs on the second floor, Gao Dongxu looked around at the closed doors of each room and couldn't help but smile slightly.

Opening blind boxes?

A good way to play.

Gao Dongxu walked around the second floor and randomly opened the door to a room.

"Who?"

Upon hearing Coco's voice, Gao Dongxu laughed and said, "Who else could it be?"

“You’re back—”

First came a surprised sound, then the person quickly walked out of the inner bedroom, wearing a black lace nightgown. The natural openwork effect of the lace brought a unique and mysterious sexiness.

The ultra-short nightgown perfectly showcased her slender, straight, and beautiful legs, which were fair, smooth, and extremely sexy.

Looking at Coco's sexy figure, deep features, and petite face, her smiling expression reveals a natural air of naivety with a scholarly air, but this only makes her sexiness more charming.

"Nice robe, very sexy." Gao Dongxu stepped forward, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, admired her beauty, and sincerely praised her.

"It's Su Yan's, brand new, she gave it to me before she even wore it..." Ke Ke said shyly, under Gao Dongxu's burning, predatory gaze.

"Not bad, come on, let me take a good look at the fabric of this robe and how to take it off..." Gao Dongxu smiled and gave Coco a princess carry that made her blush and gasp, carrying her into the inner bedroom.

Half an hour later, Gao Dongxu, still lingering with the scent of cocoa, pushed open the door to another room and, under the dim light, shamelessly woke up the sleeping Su Yan.

In the unique atmosphere between sleep and wakefulness, Su Yan's messy long hair was casually tied up, and she was wearing a white silk slip dress. Her eyes were hazy but with a hint of charm, and Gao Dongxu was completely captivated by her languid beauty.

Her bare face was beautiful and refined, with delicate features, red lips and white teeth. Indeed, only a top beauty like her was worthy of Gao Dongxu's permanent collection.

Without many words, their eyes met, and their mutual affection blossomed naturally.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the bedroom through the sheer curtains, casting a honey-colored glow on the down comforter. Su Yan nestled among the goose down pillows, her exposed shoulders gleaming with a fair, lustrous sheen.

Her eyelashes cast dappled shadows on her cheeks, trembling gently with her breath, and the lingering smile on her lips made the air feel sweet.

Her silk nightgown had long since slipped down to her waist, and as the morning breeze brushed against the curves of her waist, the fabric rippled like waves on a lake. Her long hair, scattered on the pillow, gleamed with the luster of sandalwood, with a few strands clinging to her fair cheeks, lingering in the morning light.

A water droplet, about to fall, clung to the rim of a glass by the bedside, reflecting the languid arc of her turning over—her slender, fair legs slipped out from under the covers, her insteps arched gracefully, and her ten pearl-like toes were stained a vibrant red.

When she heard rustling sounds coming from the bathroom, she buried her face deeper into the covers, where the lingering scent mixed with her body heat created a slightly intoxicating aroma.

"Click—" The bathroom door opened, and Su Yan's long eyelashes trembled slightly. Gao Dongxu, who was drying his hair with a towel, walked into the bedroom and smiled slightly when he saw Su Yan still fast asleep.

Without waking her, he changed into a set of dry, cotton casual sportswear and quietly left the room.

Hearing the door close, Su Yan, who had been fast asleep, slowly opened her bright eyes and let out a long sigh of relief, her pretty face flushed.

Her pretty face flushed red as she quickly got up, grabbed a blanket to wrap her fair and delicate body, and tiptoed into the bathroom.

After a while, Su Yan, feeling relieved, came out and returned to the bed, letting out a soft sigh that was both shy and helpless.

If I hadn't pretended to be asleep this morning, I definitely would have been dragged to do morning exercises.

Although she had already tasted the sweetness of it, her delicate little body was really no match for the monster, and she was genuinely struggling to keep up with Gao Dongxu's activity level, which far exceeded that of a normal person.

Alas, being too favored and pampered is a double-edged sword; it's truly a sweet burden.

While Gao Dongxu was having breakfast downstairs in the restaurant, accompanied by Coco and the other two girls, he was unaware that his favoritism towards Su Yan had become an unbearable burden.

Well, even if he knew, he wouldn't lessen his affection for her; on the contrary, he would love her even more wholeheartedly.

"I'm going out in a bit. You're free to do as you please. There's 500,000 in this card. Use it to buy some clothes. You didn't bring any luggage back from France this time, so don't refuse."

After breakfast, Gao Dongxu took out a bank card and gave it to Coco.

Holding the bank card, Coco blinked her big, innocent eyes at Gao Dongxu and said, "Are you going to take care of me?"

Okay, even if Coco is a naive and clueless girl with questionable emotional intelligence, she's not stupid. She naturally noticed that Gao Dongxu's relationship with the three women around him was unusual. It's just that she was confused before, and under the influence of alcohol, Gao Dongxu, who had some feelings for her, took advantage of her situation with lightning speed.

What's done is done, so she could only bury her head in the sand and prepare to treat it as an exciting encounter.

However, Gao Dongxu had already taken her in, given her a government job, worked tirelessly day and night, and now he was even giving her money, which left Coco feeling a bit overwhelmed.

"Hehe, would you be willing to be my sugar daddy?" Gao Dongxu raised an eyebrow and smiled as he reached out and pinched Coco's fair and round chin, lifting it slightly as they looked into each other's eyes and asked.

Coco's pretty face flushed slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with struggle, hesitation and disappointment. She bit her red lips lightly and finally shook her head.

"I'm sorry, I can't accept that..."

"It's okay, you can't accept it now, you'll get used to it eventually," Gao Dongxu said with a laugh.

“You—” Coco blushed, her beautiful eyes widened, and she looked at Gao Dongxu in disbelief.

Ru Xin and Ru Qing, who were standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle. Well, this is Gao Dongxu, a typical bandit.

"Alright, stop with you. Take it and spend it. Tell me when you spend it." Gao Dongxu smiled and reached out to pinch Coco's delicate cheek. "By the way, buy a few more sexy lingerie sets. You're a good person. Wear them for me to admire tonight."

Coco's pretty face flushed even more, and she looked shy and aggrieved as she blinked her beautiful eyes at Gao Dongxu's back as he got up and left the mansion. Holding the bank card, she didn't know what to do.

Ru Xin and Ru Qing didn't disturb Coco, who was caught in a dilemma. They exchanged a glance and went upstairs in tacit agreement, leaving Coco alone to struggle with her thoughts.

Xiling Seal Engraving Society.

Looking at Meng Chao, who was leisurely reclining in a deck chair with a cup of tea and a book, Gao Dongxu couldn't help but smile and tease him, "It seems you're really enjoying your life right now."

"Huh? Boss?!"

Hearing the voice, Meng Chao saw Gao Dongxu standing by the counter at the door. He immediately stood up, somewhat surprised and embarrassed, and quickly stepped forward. "Boss, please have a seat. I'll make you some tea—"

Looking at Meng Chao's handsome face, now with fairer skin, a healthier body, and having completely shed his skinny appearance and become strong, he smiled and asked, "What book are you reading?"

"A complete collection of jade artifacts from the Celestial Empire." Meng Chao smiled shyly, a little embarrassed, as he answered while quickly taking out Wu Xie's best tea leaves and brewing them for Gao Dongxu.

"Hmm, not bad. If you have the time and the means, you should study more. I knew I hadn't misjudged you." Gao Dongxu looked at Meng Chao with satisfaction and smiled.

"I'd like to learn more about antiques so I can be of some help to you in the future..." Meng Chao said, holding his teacup and looking at Gao Dongxu with gratitude in his eyes.

"Okay, study hard. I'll find you a master later. After you graduate, you can help me take care of the business," Gao Dongxu said with a satisfied smile.

"Yes." Meng Chao nodded happily without the slightest hesitation. In his heart, Leng Feng and Gao Dongxu were his great benefactors who gave him a new life. He had no way to repay them but to risk his life for them.

"I originally came to see how you were doing, but it seems you're doing quite well," Gao Dongxu said with a smile, teasing Meng Chao.

"There's nothing I can do, business at the shop isn't good, and I only have a lot of free time each day," Meng Chao said with a sheepish smile, scratching his head.

(End of this chapter)

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