People really have different constitutions. Watching Shen Yi looking like she was played around with, he couldn't help but shake his head.

This kind of action, though intimate, didn't exceed the boundaries of ordinary friendship. Isn't it just whispering in the ear?

He had also whispered with the landlady before, but neither he nor Wen Nanqing thought much of it. At most, there may have been a ripple at the time, but it would soon vanish.

That's only if the landlady was very pretty. If it were an average-looking person, he might not even feel a ripple. Yes, it's that realistic because he is appearance-conscious.

Whether it's a mature woman, a loli, a cougar, or even a young married woman, the precondition for any preference is based on the other person being good-looking.

Take mature woman preference as an example, if the mature woman is burly, with skin as dark as coal, and an opening remark of "Whoa damn," even if she's mature, probably no one would prefer her, right?

But Shen Yi was amazing. Just saying something in her ear made it seem like she was going to heaven, truly a weirdo.

Then, as Shen Yi lay trembling on the couch, Wen Nanqing explained their relationship and all that had happened over the past month or so.

They were schoolmates from the same institution, also partners, and Wen Nanqing was even one of the major shareholders in their company. They were long-time friends and Wen even wanted to be her child's godmother recently.

Of course, she also explained how the two of them managed to move him from his previous rental to here step by step, and, of course, she added a line that the old house was indeed sold,

rounding out the story for Shen Yi.

As for Shen Yi's voice-activated fetish, she skimmed over it, simply telling him that Shen Yi needed him to talk to her often, purely for physiological needs, not emotional ones.

Su Qing couldn't help but exclaim how strange that was, but it did clear up some doubts, like whether Aunt Shen was trying to repay him for saving her.

He wasn't the type to like troubling others, much less being troubled by others. If his previous actions had made Shen Yi feel like she owed him something or wanted to repay him, it would indeed make him uncomfortable.

Why wasn't he afraid of Shen Yi as a boss even though he was technically an employee? Because he always thought the two were friends and his work at her company was cooperative, not charity.

Friendship becomes twisted if such a notion steps in, doesn't it?

Once Shen Yi fully composed herself, the landlady had said everything that needed to be said.

"Hey, sorry, I didn't mean for things to be like this. If you really can't handle it, maybe you shouldn't go to the company?" Shen Yi asked cautiously.

"Why can't I handle it?"

"Well... huh? You're not resigning?" Shen Yi asked with slight delight.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing glanced at her, shrugging: "Da Huang earns his keep through skills. We're not exactly loafing around. Even though your monthly pay is high, my short video followers are growing fast, and the marketing department recently found new work, and I've heard others are coming to collaborate. The company isn't losing out."

In just half a month, Da Huang had participated in two shoots just for the company. If his fame catches on, it could bring substantial income to the company. Shen Yi wouldn't be at a disadvantage, so what could he not accept?

"That's great," Shen Yi exclaimed joyfully.

Upon hearing this, Wen Nanqing teasingly pointed at her skirt: "I'd say you should go change before you embarrass yourself!"

Stunned for a moment, Shen Yi seemed to realize something; she ran straight to the next door without even wearing her shoes.

Watching her, Su Qing took a deep breath and turned smilingly, "Sister Wen, since that's the case, once this rental term ends, let's go with the regular rent."

He didn't suggest paying now as that would seem too distant.

Wen Nanqing nodded, indicating agreement. She seemed to sense better how to interact with this kid now.

Not wanting to take advantage of others and having his limits, it's hard to dislike someone like that.

"Honestly, you don't need to do this. Shen Yi was also just being considerate. And as friends, there's no need for everything to be distinctly clear. Making things too clear could create distance."

Su Qing laughed, shaking his head as he explained:

"Minor matters are no big deal. You treat me to dinner today, and I'll treat you tomorrow, that's fine. However, when it comes to money, even blood brothers must be clear on finances. It's best to keep some matters separate."

"Especially since you affluent people hardly see money as money. Which friend would rent me such a place for just two thousand? Not to mention someone gifting a car at first meeting, nearly scared me to death!"

Even though Wang Xing and he had good relations, he too would not be ambiguous about money, much less others.

Wen Nanqing couldn't help but smile upon hearing this; she surely knew the story of someone taking him home with just a mere 800 bucks from the roadside back then.

Soon, Shen Yi returned again, only now wearing a different dress and her hair still wet, obviously having taken a quick shower.

The three of them tacitly refrained from mentioning the previous matter again; the story of the cunning tacticians deceiving their master closed its chapter.

After all, he couldn't exactly beat them up, could he?

Moreover, Shen Yi indeed hadn't harmed him. He could be angry about their deception but making a big fuss over it would be excessive; just a little intimidation would suffice.

"What? That bastard tried to drug Sister Qing? That son of a bitch, I'll... I'll... kill him!" Shen Yi raged, pointing at a bottle of red wine wrapped in plastic.

Hearing this, Su Qing just rolled his eyes at her: "Alright, it didn't happen, and Sister Wen wasn't harmed."

"Though we brought the item back, it's not even solid evidence. I doubt the recording would hold much sway. I felt that if I called the police at that time, they might've investigated, but the outcome would likely be unsatisfactory."

Even so, Shen Yi still felt suffocated with indignation: "Are we just going to let this scoundrel off then?"

Su Qing shrugged, indicating he was powerless.

Wen Nanqing quickly added: "Not exactly, from what Su said, Lu Yang returned this time because his company is having issues, and that's why he targeted me."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi paused: "Indeed, I asked Xiao Tang to investigate, and the information checks out. Don't worry about it, Sister Qing. Xiao Tang and I will get back at him for you!"

Nonetheless, Wen Nanqing shook her head. Though she initiated the funds for this company, the development over the years owed much to the other two.

Mainly, she only provided the cash, essentially acting as a hands-off investor.

The company was merely another investment project, profitable but not of utmost importance, primarily since her family's resources were vast.

But for Shen Yi, it represented her hard work and couldn't be trifled with.

"Just have Xiao Tang get some information; I'll discuss it with my dad at home. After all, I'm not alone in my family, and my brother has long said he's ready to stand up for me. In the past, due to Yun, plus my state of emotional turmoil, I didn't argue with him, giving him the illusion he could corner me. Just wait; this won't be the end of it."

Seeing her resolute, even Shen Yi nodded; turning to family support when bullied was indeed the right course of action. Even if Wen Nanqing was well into her thirties, her family had her back.

Meanwhile, up north in the grasslands of Gotham City, a local gal was enthusiastically chatting while clutching her phone.

"Wife, dinner's ready," Old Su called.

"Don't bug me, I'm busy!" Zhou Hui replied excitedly, lying on the bed.

When Old Su approached to see, his wife's phone was filled with social apps.

Tantan, Momo, City Dating, Aichat, Hequ, Jiayuan, Baihe Marriage, Soul—you name it, it was there.

She was embodying an octopus, chatting with over a dozen young girls simultaneously, using photos of their beloved son.

"Wife, don't you think this is a bit unreliable? Wouldn't it be better to get introduced by someone we know?" Old Su said helplessly.

Witnessing his wife multitask—wooing, ahem, dating several young ladies online—left him baffled. Was this a human's natural stamina?

Even a time management master had nothing on her.

In response, Zhou Hui shot him a glare: "Why don't you try it, then?"

"No, no, best you handle it!"

"I said you do it. Some girl wants a voice chat now."

Old Su: ...

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