Tomb raiding: A mere 20 is nothing!

Shen Mingchao has recently sensed something.

She's almost too popular with women.

She couldn't bear to leave Huo Xiuxiu hanging forever, so the two would chat occasionally, sharing funny gossip like before, tacitly avoiding the unpleasant people and things, and only talking about lighthearted topics.

Recently, Huo Xiuxiu sent her several videos showing a park near her home. The park was planted with many flowers and plants, and since it was springtime, it attracted many people to come and enjoy the flowers.

obviously.

This was a subtle invitation.

Shen Mingchao looked at the screen but did not respond for the time being.

Immediately afterward, Yin Nanfeng, the owner of the Crescent Hotel whom she had only met once, also suddenly approached her.

The other party spoke politely and gently, saying that he had a very good impression of her since their last meeting, and that he happened to be in her city on a business trip recently. He suggested that if she had some free time, they could go to see a play together.

Shen Mingchao did not agree immediately.

She knew the two men meant no harm, but it was clear they had ulterior motives.

A cold laugh escaped his lips.

Ha, you useless men, in the end you still have to rely on women to plead for you.

However, she hadn't figured out how to face them yet, so she mumbled a few words and declined for the time being.

However, her popularity with women doesn't stop there.

She recently met a beautiful neighbor in the same building.

The other person owns a German Shepherd, which they walk every day. Since they live in the same building, they often run into each other.

One of the reasons the two became acquainted so quickly was because the dog named Xiaoshan was so enthusiastic towards her.

To what extent?

Just like knowing her.

Sometimes when I see her, I just stick to her and she won't leave, even if I try to pull her away.

When the two weren't very familiar with each other, the other person joked more than once, saying, "I think you should have this dog. It's closer to you than to me."

"I really like your cat, San San, right? She has such a good temperament and isn't afraid of strangers at all."

Shen Mingchao could only give an awkward smile.

She didn't know why the dog was so affectionate towards her.

However, after a few exchanges, the two became quite familiar with each other and introduced themselves.

My beautiful neighbor's surname is Dong, and her name is Dong Zhuohua.

Shen Mingchao still remembers his surprise at the time.

Dong Zhuohua is indeed a great beauty, with delicate and clean features, and an excellent temperament. She has a wonderful sense of contrast, like an innocent young girl, yet also with the charm of a mature woman, making her unforgettable at first glance.

Upon first meeting, Shen Mingchao judged the other person solely by their appearance, assuming they were a recent college graduate.

She later realized that her idea was completely wrong.

After hearing her question, Dong Zhuohua suddenly laughed and then said something surprising: "Thank you for your compliment. Many people think I'm not that old just by looking at me, but I'm actually over 30."

Stealing the young master?!

In her 30s?!

Shen Mingchao's pupils dilated on the spot, and he scanned the person up and down carefully.

She has fair, wrinkle-free skin and a youthful appearance; she looks even younger than her.

Shen Mingchao was shocked and immediately asked for the secret manual.

"Sister Dong, how do you maintain your youthful appearance? Your skin is in such good condition! Time hasn't left a single mark on your face."

Dong Zhuohua was amused by her straightforward and sincere manner and laughed out loud: "You have such a nice way of speaking, but if you want to know how you take care of yourself..."

It's actually something you're born with.

When Shen Mingchao saw the beautiful woman hesitate, he subconsciously assumed it was her privacy.

She very tactfully changed the subject.

"Excuse me, Sister Dong, I just finished walking the cat. This little guy has a big appetite, so I have to go back and prepare some food for him. I won't bother you any longer."

"Wait a moment!"

Shen Mingchao turned around in confusion.

Dong Zhuohua smiled faintly and handed her his phone, the screen displaying a WeChat QR code.

"Since we already know each other, why don't we add each other on WeChat?"

Shen Mingchao hesitated for a moment, then took out his phone and scanned the code. "Okay."

After a brief farewell, I turned and left.

After returning home, she prepared cat food while involuntarily thinking about what had just happened.

Those tomb raiders have been quiet lately, though.

She submitted a little more evidence; presumably, he was too busy to bother her.

As for this newly acquainted neighbor...

She was also cautious.

She initially thought it was a cross-dressing woman surnamed Zhang in disguise, but after carefully observing Dong Zhuohua's face, she noticed that the delicate skin was not like a human skin mask at all, so she could roughly rule out that it was a member of the Zhang family in disguise.

Then she cautiously conducted a survey using the computer.

There is indeed a person named Dong Zhuohua. She has quite a background. Her family is said to own a shipyard, making her the daughter of a shipping magnate. She recently took over a branch of her family's company, which is why she moved here.

This information is authentic and doesn't seem to be fake.

only,

One thing still lingered in her mind.

Dong Zhuohua?

The name felt strangely familiar to her.

But when she searched through her memory, her mind was blank. She was quite certain that she did not know this person.

So where does this sense of familiarity come from?

Could it be a character from a novel she read before that she accidentally confused with?

"Meow meow meow~"

A soft, meowing cat interrupted her thoughts.

Shen Mingchao looked down and saw a round, fat cat lying softly on her keyboard, looking like it was begging for her attention.

"No, you have to lose weight. You can't eat cat treats today."

She refused without hesitation.

"Meow meow meow~"

The big fat cat started rolling around on the keyboard, rubbing its fluffy body against it, trying to get away with being cute.

"Don't try to seduce me with your furry coat, and stop rolling around and acting cute. I won't fall for it again!"

Shen Mingchao's eyes were firm, and his attitude was resolute.

"Meow……"

San San's cries immediately subsided.

He glanced at her with his big, watery eyes with a mournful look before reluctantly getting up from the keyboard and taking small, quick steps back to his cat bed.

He spun around twice, wrapped himself up tightly into a fluffy ball, and turned his back to her, clearly throwing a tantrum.

Shen Mingchao: (ꐦ ಠ 皿ಠ)

endure.

To endure.

Shen Mingchao clearly felt like he was splitting apart, and his left and right hemispheres began to fight each other.

So cute...

No, I can't be soft-hearted.

So cute...

No, we must stick to our principles.

Wow~ So cute, so cute...

No, no, no!

She's a woman who's "recovered from drug addiction," and she absolutely cannot be easily manipulated by a cat!

But after San San's antics, Shen Mingchao lost all interest in overthinking.

She glanced at the time and simply closed her laptop.

There's no need to be so paranoid and assume everyone you see is from that group.

She had finally started a new life, and she didn't want to live it like a game of werewolf that could be played anytime, anywhere.

It's easier to live a happy life if you occasionally let your mind wander.