Chapter 064　 Mating at random and then blaming Nature for not evolving you properly?

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  Just as Su Xian exited the station, she saw Li Chengshi and Li Xiao waiting to pick her up. She quickened her pace and said, "You two didn't have to come all this way."

  Li Xiao smiled. "We were just taking a post-dinner stroll anyway. You’ve worked hard, Engineer Su."

  Li Chengshi took her laptop bag and grabbed her hand.

  Su Xian nudged him. "Go hold Sister Li’s hand."

  "My mom won't let me. She has a boyfriend now; she’s tired of me," he joked.

  "Oh, listen to this child!" Li Xiao said, looking a bit embarrassed as she reached out to playfuly swat Li Chengshi’s backside.

  He immediately skipped away and shouted, "Mom! My butt is now Engineer Su’s private property! Even you can’t touch it!"

  "Fine, fine." Li Xiao quickly put some distance between them, laughing.

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  Li Chengshi opened the door to let the two ladies in first, followed them inside, and locked the door.

  "I told him to leave some late-night snacks for you, but Little Bear said you wouldn't eat them."

  "That’s right. If I’m working late, I just have a quick bite at the office. Eating late makes me gain weight and ruins my sleep."

  "That makes sense. Well, it’s almost 10:00 PM. You two go to your room and chat. It’s time for me to sleep."

  "Goodnight, Mom."

  "Goodnight, Sister Li."

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  Once the door was closed, they spent a few routine moments kissing.

  "Did you shower yet, baby?"

  "Waiting for you."

  "Hehe, let me have a look at my 'private property' then."

  "You rogue."

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  Chatting after the lights went out:

  "Tomorrow I’m driving Mom to Kawasaki to pick up Xiao Huang (Huang Pinghe), then we’re going to Yokohama for a look around. We probably won’t be back until six or seven in the evening. I’ll prepare lunch for you in the morning, and I’ll bring back that legendary Taiwanese fried chicken from Chinatown for your dinner. You stay home, read, study, and exercise. Think of me for five minutes."

  "You’re not greedy at all, are you?" Su Xian teased, pinching his nose.

  "I want a love that flows long and steady like a stream."

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  On the other side, Zhao Nanfeng and Yoshida Wakaba were savoring a passion as intense as a bolt of lightning.

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  Early on Tuesday morning, Li Chengshi took Li Xiao to join a four-day, three-night tour group. Su Xian drove them to the meeting point outside Tokyo Station and then went to the office to work overtime.

  She had always enjoyed being alone at the office. With all the tools ready and a large enough workbench, it became a superb empowerment space when undisturbed—the more she worked, the more energy she felt. Her thoughts flowed freely, and problems that had been somewhat tangled were quickly and properly resolved.

  However, near noon, Zhao Nanfeng arrived with Yoshida.

  He placed a lunch box on Su Xian’s desk. "Your usual three items."

  "Thanks."

  He stood nearby, checking the progress of various manuscripts and documents, nodding in approval. "Looks like you can finish this in a day."

  "Yeah. I won’t need to come in tomorrow."

  "Didn't you come to the office to escape for some peace and quiet?"

  "At first, I was a bit worried, but I realized there’s no need to hide. My 'little cutie' boyfriend has arranged everything for me." She felt a surge of pride as she spoke.

  Over the past few days, Li Xiao hadn't moved a single thing in the house. She strictly avoided the master bedroom and the study and never said a word that overstepped boundaries. Her life rhythm perfectly synced with theirs. Su Xian knew her "puppy" must have communicated well with Li Xiao in advance, and Li Xiao was willing to cooperate. They were truly good people. It made the word "family" feel far less daunting.

  "Then I congratulate you on meeting good people. Perhaps this is Heaven’s compensation for having to deal with me."

  "Heaven doesn't even know who you are. Don't flatter yourself."

  Zhao Nanfeng smiled and was about to speak when Yoshida walked over with two bottles of iced green tea. She handed one to him. "Boss, your tea."

  "Thanks."

  Seeing her linger, Zhao Nanfeng added, "Go and revise the section we talked about yesterday."

  "Okay."

  Seeing the "lingering" look in Yoshida's eyes as she left, Su Xian immediately guessed what had happened. She raised an eyebrow and tidied her desk for lunch.

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  "I see you’ve figured it out."

  "Congratulations."

  "She made the first move."

  "Then double congratulations." At the same time, Su Xian felt a sense of relief for Yoshida. To have the nerve to seduce the boss after less than two weeks on the job meant she was no amateur; there was no need to worry about Zhao Nanfeng taking advantage of her.

  "You could have filtered her out when you were screening resumes."

  Seeing him try to shift the blame, Su Xian immediately retorted, "What are you doing? Mating at random and then blaming Nature for not evolving you properly?"

  Zhao Nanfeng burst into laughter. "I’ve noticed your tongue is getting sharper. You’re starting to sound like Li Chengshi. Very humorous."

  Su Xian reflected on that. It was true, though Li Chengshi's tongue was mostly sweet these days.

  "Get back to work." He turned and left.

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  The day before Li Xiao was set to leave, Su Xian gave up her studies to sit in the living room with Li Chengshi and chat with her. They grilled her about Li Chengshi’s past and looked through photos on her phone, going all the way back to his toddler years in split-crotch pants.

  Li Chengshi cried out in shock, "Mom! Why did you take digital copies of these? This is private! Privacy!"

  "You were only two years old then. What does it matter?"

  Su Xian couldn't stop laughing. "Sister Li, quick, send this to me."

  "Mom, don't send it! she’ll definitely use it to make fun of me every day."

  "Oops, it’s already sent." Li Xiao pretended her hand slipped.

  He immediately clung to Su Xian fawningly. "Team Leader, I'll show you my fresh body every day from now on. Just delete this one, please, Team Leader."

  "What are you saying, Little Bear!" Li Xiao’s face turned bright red. She gave Li Chengshi’s arm a hard pinch and scolded, "How did you become so thick-skinned?"

  "Sister Li, don't scold him. I’m the one who led him astray. It’s my fault." Su Xian held up her phone, examining it from different angles. "I’m going to enlarge this photo, print it out, and hang it right next to mine." She pointed to the wall where her solo magazine feature was hanging.

  "Won’t people think I’m your son if they see that?"

  "Wouldn't that be even more exciting?"

  "Mom, Mom, look!" Li Chengshi complained. "See how perverted she is?"

  Li Xiao felt her head throb. She shook her head repeatedly and pinched Su Xian’s arm. "Engineer Su, you too... act like an adult!"

  "I got it, Sister Li. We’ll change in the future." Su Xian rubbed her arm, realizing she didn't mind the physical contact at all. "But today, I’m going to let you see another side of Li Chengshi!"

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  Li Xiao was blindfolded, unaware of what the two were busy with. Ten minutes later, soft, seductive music began to play. Su Xian sat down beside her and took off the blindfold.

  Li Chengshi was wearing a semi-transparent, deep-V white shirt and a pair of white wings. He wore "pure-desire" style makeup and, in sync with the beat, performed a skillful routine of body waves, chest pops, hip thrusts, and hand movements—his gaze captivating and alluring.

  Li Xiao covered her eyes. Su Xian grabbed her hand. "Sister Li, look quick! Here comes the climax!"

  Li Xiao laughed while watching, saying, "My goodness, Li Chengshi! Your ancestors are going to jump out of their graves!"

  When the song ended, he performed a knee-slide right to Li Xiao’s feet. "Is the lady satisfied?"

  "Who are you calling 'lady'?!" Li Xiao quickly pinched his mouth.

  "Mom, Mom, I was wrong! It hurts!"

  Li Xiao let go and helped him up to sit beside her. "Where did you learn such indecent things?"

  "TikTok, of course. Mom, don't you usually scroll for handsome guys?"

  "I don't scroll for ones like you! I’m too embarrassed to look!"

  "Hehe. Mom, did I dance well?"

  Li Xiao rolled her eyes. "Yes, well."

  "Then make sure to book me again next time!"

  "Still joking? Go change your clothes. I can’t even look you in the eye."

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