"Don't joke about ethics ."
At this moment, Shen Hongmei also felt a little exasperated but amused. This kid, what exactly is going on in that brain of his?
Love can follow her to the ends of the earth.
It can follow her to the farthest corners of the world.
But it cannot follow her to the edge of morality!
"Forget it, I don't want us to become honorary family."
Li Zhiyan looked at Shen Hongmei's perfectly toned Valentino-clad long legs in front of him and said seriously, "After what happened that night, how could I possibly see you as a godmother?"
"Now *that* would really be an ethical issue."
All Li Zhiyan wanted was to have a proper, across-22-years type of romance with Shen Hongmei.
He didn't want anything that would bring up questions about morality. After all, society wouldn't accept it. If it were written into a story, it'd be banned too. Not worth doing.
Besides, he definitely didn't want to become some honorary little brother to that b*tch Xu Qianqian.
He had started school a year earlier than other kids, so everyone in his class was older than him. Even Xu Qianqian was a year older than him.
"Xiao Yan, actually, that kind of thing is just instinctual between a man and a woman. What happened that night was an accident."
"We both enjoyed it. Let's just let it stay in the past."
Li Zhiyan resolutely rejected Shen Hongmei again.
"Alright then, you stubborn kid."
"But if you ever change your mind, you can always come find Auntie."
Shen Hongmei had a feeling that once Li Zhiyan decided on something, it wasn't so easy to change his mind. This kid was a little stubborn—something they actually had in common.
"Okay, Aunt Shen. Does your stomach still hurt?"
Li Zhiyan showed concern for Shen Hongmei's well-being, which made her unconsciously recall the moment he had helped warm her feet.
"Today, it's been fine."
Just as Shen Hongmei wanted to continue chatting with Li Zhiyan, her phone rang again.
"Ms. Shen, could you please come to the office?"
The anxious voice came through, and Li Zhiyan knew she had to leave again.
Though Aunt Shen was a wealthy woman, she ran her own business—her time was naturally limited. By contrast, the lush Aunt Lai led a completely different life.
Her daily routine consisted of nothing but eating, sleeping, and drinking.
"Xiao Yan, Auntie needs to go back to the office. Be good and focus on your work."
Standing up, Li Zhiyan opened his arms wide. This gesture puzzled Shen Hongmei for a moment, but she quickly realized—he wanted a hug.
Her first instinct was to refuse, but as Shen Hongmei looked into Li Zhiyan's eager eyes, she remembered the unprecedented sense of security she had felt earlier when he showed up.
So, Shen Hongmei extended her arms as well.
Li Zhiyan stepped in and hugged Shen Hongmei.
Due to their height difference, Li Zhiyan's chin naturally rested in just the right spot.
This made Shen Hongmei's face flush slightly. She realized that a hug could actually feel this perfectly seamless.
She and Li Zhiyan really were compatible in every way.
"Auntie's heading off now."
At this moment, Shen Hongmei felt her mood relax considerably.
Watching Shen Hongmei's retreating back, Li Zhiyan grew even more determined—he had to be with Aunt Shen!
That night, after Li Zhiyan got home, he swiftly kicked off his shoes, lay on his bed, and turned on the air conditioning.
At this time, the system's attribute reward [Height Growth] had already been delivered.
Without hesitation, Li Zhiyan chose a certain part of his body and added the bonus there!
After completing the process, he ordered some takeout.
While waiting for the food, Lai Feifei's call came through.
"Have you eaten yet?"
Hearing Aunt Lai sweetly calling him "Xiao Yan, baby,"
Li Zhiyan instantly knew—this woman had been drinking again. When she wasn't drunk, she always called him "Li Zhiyan."
Thinking of Lai Feifei's gorgeous face, Li Zhiyan couldn't help but feel a little stirred. After Shen Hongmei had opened the door to a new world for him,
his attraction to mature women had more than doubled.
"If you haven't eaten, come find Aunt Lai. Auntie will feed you."
He really didn't dare respond to this alcohol lover's words.
"Aunt Lai, you're drinking again!"
"Xiao Yan, baby, why don't you come see Auntie tonight?"
"Auntie will take you to get your feet washed."