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Mira turned her head and could only see two small figures moving among the rocks.
Chen Xiao took the opportunity to kiss her. Mira gasped, but couldn't push him away.
“All these years…” Chen Xiao’s voice was hoarse, “When I was little, every time I saw you combing Yuna’s hair and making lunchboxes for Rina, I wanted to be the one you took care of. Not as a child, but as a man.”
She remembered what Chen Xiao looked like when he first arrived—a thin, foreign boy who was quiet and reserved because he had lost his parents.
She read him stories every night and held him as he fell asleep when he had nightmares.
When did that boy grow into the dangerously charming man before us?
The waves pushed their bodies, and Chen Xiao's hand had unknowingly slipped inside her blouse.
"Chen Xiao...we really shouldn't have..." Mira's voice was already trembling with tears.
But her body betrayed her words, pressing itself against the other person's body.
"Shh..." Chen Xiao kissed away her protest, "You know I love you! You love me too, otherwise you wouldn't have refused..."
"Say you love me!"
I love you, Chen Xiao!
“Mira, you are beautiful,” he whispered, his gaze sweeping over her body with intense intensity. “More beautiful than I imagined.”
Mira closed her eyes.
"Go...go to the shore..."
A glint of victory flashed in Chen Xiao's eyes, and he immediately wrapped his arm around her waist and swam toward the rocks not far away.
There is a small, secluded beach surrounded by towering rocks.
When their feet finally touched the sand, Mira suddenly snapped out of her daze for a moment.
A flicker of fear crossed his eyes: "Wait, we can't—"
Chen Xiao didn't give her a chance to back out and pulled her into his arms.
When Chen Xiao gently placed her on the warm sand, Mira had already given up thinking.
Sunlight streamed through her eyelids, casting an orange-red glow, while the soft sound of waves and Chen Xiao's breathing filled her ears.
His hand caressed every curve of her body.
“Look at me, Mira,” Chen Xiao commanded.
One hour.
[Mind Insight Activated]
[Target: Lady Mira]
Emotional fluctuations: Fear 0% | Love 100% |
Sunlight streamed into the spacious bedroom through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Chen Xiao opened his eyes and looked at the three women sleeping soundly beside him—Mrs. Mira was resting her head on his right arm, while Renna and Yuna were curled up on either side of him.
The three of them were breathing evenly and calmly.
Chen Xiao gently pulled his arm, which had gone numb from being pressed down, and stood up to walk to the floor-to-ceiling window. From this luxurious villa located halfway up the mountain, the entire city was spread out before him. He had too many members in his harem, and this villa was a "love nest" specially built for them.
"Awake?" A pair of soft arms wrapped around his waist from behind, Mrs. Mira's voice still hoarse from the morning.
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Chen Xiao turned around and looked at the woman who was twenty years older than him. After this period of pampering, Mrs. Mira seemed to have become ten years younger; the fine lines around her eyes had faded considerably, and her skin had become smoother.
"Why don't you sleep a little longer?" Chen Xiao gently stroked her long hair.
Mrs. Mira shook her head, her eyes filled with tenderness. "I want to see you more." She paused. "Sometimes I wonder if all of this is a dream... that my daughters and I could..."
Chen Xiao interrupted her hesitation with a kiss: "It's destiny. All three of you are very special to me." He smiled and said, "Especially you, Aunt Mila... no, I should call you Mila now."
Mrs. Mira blushed; even though they were already very close, her heart still raced at Chen Xiao's flirting.
"Brother Chen Xiao!" Yuna and Rina also woke up. The two girls pounced on him like kittens, hugging him from both sides.
"We want to go shopping today!" Yuna said, tilting her little face up.
"Okay." Chen Xiao affectionately pinched her nose. "But I have to go out this afternoon; I have some things to take care of."
Mrs. Mira keenly noticed the change in his tone: "Alone?"
“Yes, sometimes I need time to be alone.” Chen Xiao didn’t explain further, but Mira understood that a man like Chen Xiao couldn’t be confined to one place forever.
After breakfast, Chen Xiao watched the three women leave in their car, then drove alone to the outskirts. He rolled down the window, letting the mountain breeze caress his face. Although life in the harem was fulfilling, he occasionally missed the novelty of hunting in the countryside.
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As the car drove near a small town, Chen Xiao saw a man waving anxiously by the roadside. He was a man in his thirties, wearing simple work pants and a plaid shirt.
Chen Xiao slowed down and stopped the car: "Do you need help?"
"Thank you so much!" The man jogged over, wiping the sweat from his brow. "My name is Mingren. A beam in my house suddenly broke, and I'd like to find someone to help fix it. It's hard to get a taxi around here..."
Chen Xiao sized him up—an ordinary face, sincere eyes, a typical honest countryman.
"I can give you a ride," Chen Xiao said, "but I don't know much about repairs."
"It's alright! A carpenter named Mr. Takeo also agreed to help. He should be here soon."
As they were talking, a burly middle-aged man carrying a toolbox walked over. Wu Xiong had the rough, large hands and calm demeanor typical of a craftsman, and nodded to Chen Xiao in greeting.
The three of them got into the car together, and Mingren gave directions to his home on the edge of town. On the way, Mingren explained that it was the ancestral house where he lived with his brother and sister-in-law, and that the recent rainy season had caused the roof beams to rot.
“My brother passed away last year, and now it’s just my sister-in-law, Hai Xili, and me at home.” Mingren’s voice was tinged with sadness. “My sister-in-law has always worked so hard…”
Chen Xiao caught a glimpse of a complex emotion flashing in Mingren's eyes when he mentioned his sister-in-law in the rearview mirror, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. It seemed this family had its own story.
The car stopped in front of a traditional Japanese courtyard. The courtyard was very tidy, but the house was indeed somewhat dilapidated.
"Hai Xili! I've found help!" Mingren shouted.
The sliding door opened, and a woman in a light blue kimono stepped out. Hai Shiri appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, her long, black hair styled in a simple bun, her face delicate yet unadorned. Her eyes were large and bright, yet held a hint of melancholy, and her graceful curves were still evident beneath the loose kimono.
"Thank you so much." Hai Xili bowed, her voice as soft as a wind chime.
When her gaze met Chen Xiao's, he felt the succubus system's energy automatically activate. Hai Xili's pupils dilated slightly, her breath caught in her throat for a moment, and then she hurriedly looked away.
[Mind Exploration Activated]
[Target: Hai Xili: A widow, a Platonic lover, who still cherishes the most beautiful memory of their relationship]
[Emotional fluctuations: Surprise 45% | Curiosity 30% | Resistance 25%]
Chen Xiao smiled inwardly. This widow was more interesting than he had imagined.
Wu Xiong quickly inspected the damaged beams and said that some of the wood needed to be replaced. "This young man and I can handle it," he said, pointing to Chen Xiao, "but we'll need someone to help pass us the tools and materials."
“I’ll help,” Hai Xili offered, then seemed to realize something, her cheeks flushing slightly. “I mean… if you don’t mind.”
"Of course I don't mind." Chen Xiao looked directly into her eyes, noticing a hint of panic flashing in them.
Work began quickly. Wu Xiong was in charge of the main technical tasks, while Chen Xiao assisted with moving and securing the tools. Hai Xili handed over the tools as instructed; her movements were swift and precise, clearly indicating she was used to housework.
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They continued their busy work on the carpentry renovations at Hai Xili's home.
Chen Xiao deliberately touched Hai Xili's fingers lightly when he took the tools, and each touch made Hai Xili's breathing quicken slightly.
Once, when she bent down to pick up a nail, Chen Xiao stood behind her and smelled the faint fragrance of her hair up close.
Hai Xili's figure, with her back turned, was voluptuous and graceful.
How long has your husband been dead?
Hai Xili froze: "One...one year and three months."
"It must be very hard, supporting this family all by yourself."
Her eyes were slightly red, but she didn't answer; she simply handed over the necessary tools.
Around noon, Haiyu prepared a simple lunch—rice balls, miso soup, and some side dishes.
The four sat around a low table in the courtyard.
"What does Mr. Chen Xiao do for a living?" Mingren asked curiously.
"I'm still a high school student, but I occasionally want to go to the countryside to enjoy rural life," Chen Xiao said with a smile.
"Really? Chen Xiao, you're so young!!! You're still a high school student!! And handsome too!" Mingren exclaimed. "Unlike me, I can only work as an ordinary factory worker in town."
Hai Xili glanced at Chen Xiao furtively, and when she realized that Chen Xiao was also looking at her, she immediately lowered her head and focused on eating, but the tips of her ears quietly turned red.
[Mind Exploration Update]
[Target: Haiyu]
[Emotional fluctuations: Curiosity 50% | Attraction 35% | Guilt 15%]
After lunch break, work continued.
As Wu Xiong went to the car to get more materials, his eyes fell on Hai Xili out of the corner of his eye, and he swallowed hard.
Only Chen Xiao and Hai Xili remained in the room.
“You don’t need to work so hard,” Chen Xiao suddenly said. “You’re so young and beautiful, you should have your own life.”
Hai Xili's tools fell to the ground with a clatter: "Mr. Chen Xiao, please don't say such things... I... I'm Mingren's sister-in-law..."
“But you are a woman too.” Chen Xiao took a step closer. “I can see the loneliness in your eyes.”
Hai Xili retreated to the wall, her chest heaving violently: "This isn't right... I feel so sorry for my deceased husband..."
Chen Xiao didn't force her; he simply bent down, picked up the tools, and handed them to her, saying, "I'm just stating the facts. You have the right to pursue happiness."
Takeo's footsteps came from outside, interrupting this ambiguous moment.
Hai Xili hurriedly composed herself, but her gaze was already fixed on Chen Xiao.
By evening, the repairs were finally completed. Mingren thanked them repeatedly and even offered to pay them, but Chen Xiao and Wu Xiong politely declined.
"At least stay for dinner!" Mingren insisted. "Haixi's cooking is excellent!"
Wu Xiong declined due to family matters, but Chen Xiao readily agreed. He noticed that Hai Xili felt a slight flutter in her heart when she heard the decision.