Chapter 293: Chapter 172: School Finally Starts

But it added a touch of hazy, seductive beauty.

Lin Shen decided to get a closer look, so he reached out and pulled the door.

WHOOSH—!

As expected, Shen Yun hadn’t anticipated Lin Shen barging in while she was showering, so she hadn’t locked the bathroom door.

When she saw the silhouette of the man who had given her so much surprise and satisfaction standing in the doorway, the beautiful, mature woman froze, seemingly a little shocked.

"Huh? Shen? Why did you suddenly open the door...?"

...

!?

Seeing the mischievous smile playing on Lin Shen’s lips, Shen Yun’s heart began to race, and a sudden sense of unease washed over her.

She quickly turned off the shower, crossed her arms over her chest, and took a few steps back, hurriedly saying.

"Shen, listen to me..."

"I’m not listening."

"Wait! Shen, you..."

Soon, the sounds from the bathroom slowly faded away.

Then came the sudden SPLASH of someone jumping into the bathtub.

[Mission: Bring her more satisfaction and happiness (Completed)]

[Reward: Shen Yun’s Affection +5% (Current: 105%), Skin Delicacy +10%, Body Curve +5%.]

[Mission: Fulfill one of her small "wishes"]

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「September 5, 2025. Saturday.」

24°C–35°C, sunny, level-three southeast wind, 30% humidity.

[Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received a deposit of RMB 110,000 on 09/05 at 00:01. Current Balance: RMB 12,625,000]

8:00 AM.

Bright morning light shone into the master bedroom through the billowing white gauze curtains, casting mottled patterns of light and shadow on the floor and bed.

His excellent internal clock allowed Lin Shen to wake up slowly. He opened his drowsy eyes and focused on the unfamiliar ceiling.

’That was such a comfortable sleep!’

As memories of last night flooded his mind like a tidal wave, Lin Shen felt refreshed all over, his spirit soaring.

"Shen, you’re awake? I’m sorry..."

Shen Yun said coquettishly. Her words said she hated it, but her body was very honest, perfectly embodying the seductive charm of a mature woman.

"You just love to bully me!"

After cuddling with Shen Yun for a while, Lin Shen finally left the master bedroom to enjoy the breakfast brought up by the butler.

Toast, soft-boiled eggs, bacon, and hot milk.

The ingredients were ordinary, but the cooking was exquisite, and the quality control was excellent.

After eating, Shen Yun linked her arm with Lin Shen’s, and they hurried downstairs, leaving the Hilton Hotel.

Since they both had things to do, they didn’t waste much time on the road, driving back to Modu in less than two hours.

Lin Shen dropped Shen Yun off at her home first, but before she got out, they shared a passionate kiss in the car for several minutes.

"See you another day."

"Mm, bye."

Watching the Jaguar XFL that Lin Shen was driving disappear, Shen Yun couldn’t tear her eyes away for a long time. Her eyes rippled with affection, and a faint smile unconsciously graced her lips.

Last night was arguably the most wonderful night she’d had in over a decade.

The tenderness and warmth Lin Shen brought her made her heart flutter, making her wish she could give him her everything.

Because she had already fallen deeply for Lin Shen.

In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it love.

"Shen..."

Shen Yun murmured. By the time she came back to her senses, the Jaguar XFL’s red taillights had vanished without a trace.

She took a deep breath, shook off her reluctant feelings, and returned home, stepping onto the first floor of the villa.

As soon as she opened the door, the beautiful melody of a piano drifted out.

At that moment, Xia Nuonuo was sitting upright at the piano, practicing. Noticing her mother walk in, she asked calmly without turning her head.

"You didn’t come back last night?"

"No."

Her daughter’s sudden question caught Shen Yun off guard. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, feeling a little guilty.

"Mom went to the factory yesterday."

"With Lin Shen?"

"Yes."

Shen Yun didn’t plan on hiding anything from Xia Nuonuo. She walked up behind her and gently stroked her head as she explained.

"Shen and I are working together on some business, so I took him to the factory for a tour to see the production line."

"And then you two went and got a room for the night?"

Xia Nuonuo’s bluntness made Shen Yun blush. She quickly tried to pull rank as a mother, protesting coquettishly.

"Nuonuo, what are you talking about! What do you mean Mom and Shen went and got a room? It was late and visibility was poor, so driving would have been too dangerous. I just had him stay the night at a hotel, that’s all."

"So did you stay with him?"

Xia Nuonuo turned and stared directly at Shen Yun, causing her cheeks to burn.

She felt that all the shameless things she did with Lin Shen last night weren’t nearly as embarrassing as being found out by her own daughter this morning.

So, after thinking it over, Shen Yun told a little white lie.

"Nuonuo, actually, Shen and I don’t have that kind of relationship. I just asked him to come along to annoy your father, to show him that even without him, we mother and daughter still have a pillar to support the family! That our lives are still going on just fine!"

"So you’re saying you and Lin Shen have no relationship?"

Xia Nuonuo pointed at Shen Yun’s mouth and said softly.

"Your lipstick is all smudged. Were you just kissing him in the car? I saw everything."

Huh?

Hearing this, Shen Yun quickly covered her mouth with the back of her right hand, her face flushing crimson as she stammered, unsure how to explain.

Seeing this, Xia Nuonuo sighed, her tone suddenly softening considerably.

"Mom, you don’t have to treat me like a child. I know everything. You have the right to pursue your own happiness too. If you can find a partner you can rely on and trust, I’ll be very happy for you."

"Nuonuo..."

Xia Nuonuo’s words astonished Shen Yun, who then asked cautiously.

"You don’t mind me getting a boyfriend?"

"I don’t mind."

Xia Nuonuo shook her head.

"As long as he treats you well, I don’t mind."

"But Shen is more than ten years younger than me..."

Shen Yun pursed her lips, worried.

"Don’t you think the age gap is a little big?"

"It’s your business. Why should it matter what other people think?"

Xia Nuonuo seemed genuinely confused as to why Shen Yun cared about the age gap.

"Worrying too much about what others think will just wear you down and put you in a bad mood."

"That being the case, it’s better to live the life you want. In this life, you don’t need to listen too much to other people’s advice, because they aren’t you."

"You know so much, Nuonuo."

Xia Nuonuo’s reassurance warmed Shen Yun’s heart, and a happy, gentle smile touched her lips.

"Even though you say to put myself first, you’re still thinking about me."

"I’m just thinking about it from your perspective."

Perhaps embarrassed that her true feelings had been seen through, Xia Nuonuo turned back to the piano and continued to play.

"Mom, even though I’m okay with you getting a boyfriend, you have to promise me one thing."

"What is it?"

"Don’t give me a little brother or sister."

Xia Nuonuo turned back again, staring intently at Shen Yun’s flushed face as she said in a serious tone.

"Remember to take precautions."