Going back to being twenty, taking her heartbroken son to a massage parlor.

After listening, Zhang Nan, the third brother, shook his head repeatedly, adopting the air of someone who had been through it all.

"Boss, are you out of your mind!"

"These days, scammers are so cunning."

"Isn't this a typical 'pig butchering scam'?"

"First, play the victim; then, get close to them; finally, swindle money!"

"Aren't there enough news stories like this online already?"

"We specifically target rich kids like you who are naive and have too much money!"

"That's a million dollars in real money!"

"You've thrown your money away like a meat bun to a dog; it's gone for good!"

Su Shixing rolled her eyes, put her hands on her hips, and retorted confidently.

"Stop spreading alarmist rumors."

"I specifically asked Gold Bar Mom before I borrowed the money!"

"Aunt Xia helped me investigate the background of Wenwen's mother's company."

"The company has all the necessary qualifications, its business is genuine, and its tax records are clear. It's just experiencing a short-term cash flow shortage."

"As long as we get through this month and the funds come back, everything will be fine."

"I only dared to lend it because Aunt Xia said it was no problem."

Su Mu sat in the main seat, his fingers ceasing their tapping on the table.

He nodded slightly.

This kid isn't completely hopeless.

When faced with large sums of money involved, they would even go to Xia Qingwu to verify the situation.

Su Mu trusted Xia Qingwu's meticulousness in doing things.

Since she checked and found no problems, there shouldn't be any issues with the money.

Su Mu picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and his tone softened considerably.

"Okay, you've got this money sorted out."

Shu Yang leaned against the wall and spoke with a sour tone.

"Boss, you didn't lose out this time."

"He took care of her for one night and won the heart of a beautiful young woman."

"They even sent me a picture of their legs, isn't the implication obvious?"

"You're getting the treatment a male protagonist in a novel gets—both love and money!"

Enraged, Su Shixing grabbed a napkin from the table and threw it at Shu Yang, hitting him squarely on the forehead.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"We've lost a fortune!"

"I've really brought trouble upon myself!"

"She sends me WeChat messages every day, good morning and good night without fail. It's driving me crazy."

"I feel like I'm completely entangled with her!"

"I can't avoid it at all; I don't even dare to post on WeChat Moments anymore!"

Before he could finish speaking...

The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

The high heels clicked crisply on the floor.

Da da da.

The newcomer was wearing a burgundy silk bodycon dress with a khaki trench coat draped over it.

With her long, wavy hair cascading over her shoulders and fiery red lips, she exuded charm and allure.

It was Wenwen's mother.

She carried a black aluminum alloy briefcase, walking with a cat-like gait, exuding an aura of power.

He walked straight up to Su Shixing.

He placed the briefcase heavily on the mahogany dining table.

pat.

The lock on the box popped open.

Inside, stacks of bright red banknotes were neatly stacked.

Brand new, dazzling, and smelling of ink.

Everyone in the private room held their breath.

Liao Mingming, Zhang Nan, and Shu Yang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, their Adam's apples bobbing up and down.

The visual impact of a million dollars in cash is far stronger than that of a string of numbers in a bank account.

Wenwen's mother brushed a stray hair behind her ear with a seductive gesture.

His eyes were fixed on Su Shixing, filled with tenderness.

"Shixing, I've returned the money to you."

"One million two hundred thousand, principal and interest, it's all here."

Su Shixing stammered, pointing to the box of money.

"Where did you get so much cash?"

Wenwen's mother smiled casually, her tone revealing a sense of triumph.

"I sold that apartment in Jiangcheng Yipin."

"The funding gap has been filled, and the company is now back on track and operating well."

"I've cleaned up that mess."

"From now on, I will no longer have to be mindful of anyone's opinions."

She took a step closer, getting less than half a foot away from Su Shixing.

The scent of expensive perfume wafted into Su Shixing's nose, making him feel flustered.

"Shixing, I like you."

"From now on, I'll take care of you, okay?"

"I'll give you all the money I earn every month. You can buy whatever car you want, and do whatever you want with it."

"I'll do anything you ask as long as you stay by my side."

These words were spoken.

The three underlings at the base of the wall collectively gasped, pinching each other's thighs to see if they were dreaming.

A rich woman is keeping him!

Play however you want?

Who could withstand such conditions!

Shu Yang was so envious that his mouth was practically watering, and he wished he could rush up and agree on Su Shixing's behalf.

Su Shixing was so frightened that she retreated repeatedly until her back pressed against the cold, hard wall, leaving her with nowhere to go.

"Aunt!"

"sister!"

"Stop joking, okay?!"

"I have a girlfriend!"

"I love Jianxi very much. We have a great relationship, and no one can separate us!"

"Take the money, I don't want you to support me!"

"Put the money away right now and stop causing trouble. My dad's watching!"

Wenwen's mother's eyes dimmed, and the corners of her mouth, which had been turned up, drooped.

Her eyes quickly reddened.

Tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to fall but not quite, making her look pitiful.

I know you have a girlfriend.

I won't force you.

"I'm willing to wait."

"I'll wait as long as it takes until the day you break up with her."

She sniffed, her tone softening, with a hint of pleading.

"Since you don't accept me."

"Then... could I have one last hug?"

Consider this a farewell.

"OK?"

Su Shixing was most afraid of women crying, especially mature women who would lower themselves to beg.

Looking at the woman in front of him, her face streaked with tears, his defenses crumbled once again.

This woman just got divorced and sold her house; she's a woman with a tragic fate.

A hug won't hurt you.

Consider it just a way to comfort the disheartened middle-aged woman; once the hug is over, they're even.

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright."

"Just for a moment, then hurry up and leave."

Su Mu sat beside him, his brows furrowed into an unresolved knot.

Why can't this little rascal learn his lesson!

This woman is clearly using a feigned retreat as a tactic, playing a game of cat and mouse!

"Su Shixing, you stop right there!"

He hadn't finished speaking.

Wenwen's mother pounced on her like a hungry tiger.

He wrapped his arms tightly around Su Shixing's neck.

The person clung to him like an octopus.

Perfectly fitted.

Su Shixing's face turned bright red, and her hands waved wildly in the air, not knowing where to put them, for fear of touching the wrong place.

"Hmm!"

"Let go!"

"I can't breathe!"

He struggled desperately, but the woman was incredibly strong and determined not to let go; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't pull her away.

Just then.

The door to the private room was pushed open for the second time.

Xiao Jianxi stood at the door, panting.

Her aunt, Xia Lanlan, was standing next to her.

Xiao Jianxi was restless and preoccupied in her dormitory.

They were afraid that Su Mu would get angry and hurt Su Shixing.

Feeling sorry for her boyfriend, she rushed over with her aunt to save the day, not even having time to catch her breath.

As soon as I entered the door...

And there you see such a vibrant and lively scene.

Her boyfriend was tightly embracing a hot woman.

The woman buried her face in the crook of Su Shixing's neck, in an intimate gesture.

Su Shixing's hand was still pushing against the woman's waist. From the angle of the doorway, it looked exactly like he was flirting with her by hugging her waist.