All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

"Yun's mom, let me see your hands!"

No matter how much Liu Chuyun's image crumbled in her mind, Liu Qingqing could not change the instinctive concern she felt for her aunt.

Since her mother's death, she had become a complete burden, and her father had abandoned her. Only her aunt, Liu Chuyun, was willing to raise her.

The two went through many difficult times, and their bond was even stronger than that of a typical mother and daughter.

I thought I had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.

But now... his aunt has become like this because of that boy's appearance.

This... Liu Qingqing looked away, because even as a woman, she couldn't help but be amazed by her aunt's beauty.

Especially from her perspective.

But why has the dignified and elegant "mother" in my memory become like this...?

In order to escape reality, such a thought naturally arose in Liu Qingqing's mind.

—It's all that boy's fault!

Liu Chuyun didn't let Liu Qingqing see her hands; she hid them behind her back.

"...It's too smoky here, Qingqing. Why don't you go to the living room and talk to... Jiang Tang? I still hope that you two can get along well."

"You two are the most important people in my heart..."

But if Liu Qingqing insists on determining who is better, she might receive a very cruel answer from Liu Chuyun.

Liu Qingqing pursed her lips and remained silent, while Liu Chuyun continued talking while cooking.

"Qingqing, Jiang Tang is a very good person. Please don't have any prejudice against him."

"He's just... just angry. It's my fault for not telling you he was coming beforehand. He's also a bit of a boy, so that's why things have turned out like this."

"Qingqing...please don't look at your aunt anymore, okay? I look like this...please don't look at me anymore."

She didn't care how charming or lewd she was in front of Jiang Tang.

But only in front of Liu Qingqing would that sense of shame, which could be completely discarded in front of Jiang Tang, resurface and sweep over him, even more intensely, more disorientingly, and even extremely painfully.

“…a very good person.” Liu Qingqing’s voice sounded somewhat unfamiliar as she murmured these words coming from her aunt.

"This is a very nice person; he'll make you wear these clothes and cook for him!"

"This is a very kind person. They don't even know you're allergic to chili peppers, yet they let you cook this kind of dish."

"This is such a good person... Why, why did he not cherish my aunt so much, and treat you so disrespectfully!"

Liu Qingqing's voice was already tinged with sobs, and her thin shoulders trembled with each sob.

Liu Chuyun also covered her face in anguish.

But it wasn't because Jiang Tang was suffering because of his own actions.

He was suffering because his adopted daughter didn't understand him.

"..."

Jiang Tang, who was resting in the living room, opened his eyes with some helplessness and picked at his ear with the tip of his little finger.

As it turned out, they still heard it. That ungrateful woman was so loud that the neighbors could hear her and thought they were arguing.

Does Liu Qingqing think that what she thinks is right?

She, a woman who had not yet been ravaged by the harsh realities of society, lived in a student era filled with fantasies, ideals, and aspirations of greatness and justice.

Did she never consider that what she saw was not due to Jiang Tang's coercion, but rather Liu Chuyun's own nature?

Her naive mindset of attributing all responsibility and fault to outsiders, strangers she doesn't trust, is unlikely to change without some dramatic upheaval in reality.

She stubbornly believed that she and Liu Chuyun could live their previous life forever, a harmonious adoptive mother and daughter, happily together, stubbornly staying in their comfort zone.

There, Liu Chuyun is a great, beautiful, and admirable strong woman who doesn't need men; she always indulges herself and treats herself well.

But... Liu Chuyun is actually a fragile, pitiful, and lonely woman who longs for a man's care and love.

She longed to be weak, to not think about anything, to find happiness and satisfaction simply by obeying; she longed to be a little woman.

Does Liu Qingqing really think that the kind of life Liu Chuyun leads in public is what she wants?

Did she really think that Liu Chuyun enjoyed attending those drinking parties filled with middle-aged, stinking men, being forced to drink a lot of alcohol, pretending to be calm and composed, constantly on guard against the malice of many people, and living a life of constant fear?

How glamorous they were! A powerful woman in the city, with her own business empire, many houses and villas, luxury cars, a large following, and many assistants.

But Liu Qingqing never imagined that Liu Chuyun would also wake up alone in the middle of the night in the huge villa, startled by thunder and rain, or surrounded by loneliness and emptiness, hugging her knees and crying uncontrollably.

She couldn't believe that Liu Chuyun's aging was not only reflected in her appearance, but also in her heart. She was in the prime of her life, but because she couldn't get the nourishment of love, she became more and more tired, like a flower, withering first from the petals and finally from the heart.

She never imagined that Liu Chuyun had secretly learned so much – bartending, cooking, baking, and gardening. In her spare time, she fantasized about becoming a housewife.

Jiang Tang can just do an ordinary job outside. She doesn't need to earn much money, or even do anything at all. She's very rich, and she'll support him.

In return, Jiang Tang gave her the joy and peace of mind that women experience.

Liu Qingqing would never know, nor could she have imagined...

Liu Chuyun has been sacrificing for you all along!

To ensure you, her adopted daughter, could have a comfortable life and not be looked down upon, she worked tirelessly to earn money, break free from the family, and grow into the successful woman she is today. She did it willingly, but it was all for you.

Just like the line from "Farewell My Concubine"—how did they become stars? How many beatings did they have to endure?

How did Liu Chuyun become who she is today? How much hardship did she have to endure behind the scenes?

If possible, it would be Jiang Tang's side that truly wants to vent their anger!

Do you really think he's a man blinded by lust?

Jiang Tang's proudest achievement is that he can control his lust and doesn't go for just any woman!

Otherwise, given his circumstances, he could easily have lived a life of constant revelry.

He was simply indignant on behalf of Liu Chuyun.

Liu Chuyun sacrificed her youth to raise Liu Qingqing.

During this time, she had to consider her adopted daughter's feelings at all times, and dared not fall in love or find a man.

While her high standards and the fact that she hadn't met Jiang Tang yet also played a part, it's undeniable that the existence of her adopted daughter, Liu Qingqing, prevented her from having her own private life.

She became a "mother" too early, but gave up her right to be a "woman" who should have come before her mother.

Such a fleeting youth, in exchange for Liu Qingqing's carefree youth.

A child who lost his parents has been able to grow up happily to this day, without suffering any hardship or setbacks in life.

Doesn't that sound comforting?

But when Jiang Tang heard about this and saw Liu Qingqing, his first reaction was only to feel sorry for her!

My heart aches for Liu Chuyun, I feel so sorry for her!

He couldn't even imagine how much Liu Chuyun had sacrificed for this adopted daughter!

Just when Liu Chuyun thought that Liu Qingqing had grown up and that she could finally have a private life of her own.

It was her again, coming to their door time and time again, unwilling to hand Liu Chuyun over to Jiang Tang.

She was even unwilling to hand Liu Chuyun over to herself!

She was too ignorant and too selfish, and never reflected on her own problems.

Did Jiang Tang force Liu Chuyun to dress like that and act like that to please him?

Was the blush on Liu Chuyun's cheeks and the look of happiness in her eyes fake?

Has Liu Qingqing ever thought about what would happen if she hadn't appeared here?

Will the experience this evening become a cherished memory for Liu Chuyun and Jiang Tang?

Is unconditional indulgence of a lover considered "degrading"?

Liu Chuyun was willing to deliberately cover her wrist to prevent Jiang Tang from seeing it, because she didn't want Jiang Tang to worry, even if it meant her own pain.

This is because she loves him.

If Liu Qingqing doesn't appear.

After flirting in the kitchen and having dinner, the two can enjoy an even more wonderful evening.

They didn't have to worry about anything else, just enjoying the night in their own little world together.

That was something Liu Chuyun had been looking forward to for a very long time.

This is what Liu Chuyun longs for most in her heart.

It was just an ordinary daily routine, but she cherished it like a treasure.

The long night in Jiangtang felt like anything could be done without permission.

Over the years, Liu Chuyun has only seen a handful of movies because she has neither the opportunity nor the time to spend on such things.

But now, she can watch movies with Jiang Tang, they can watch romance movies, and she can even kiss Jiang Tang halfway through.

You can watch horror movies, whether they're scary or not. Just snuggle into Jiang Tang's arms and rub against him. You can freely enjoy Jiang Tang's care and protection.

Can……

I wonder if Liu Qingqing ever thought about these things, while she was happily enjoying herself every week with her classmates and friends, going to the movies, shopping malls, and amusement parks.

What is her adoptive mother, Liu Chuyun, doing? Where is she busy? Where is she overwhelmed with problems? Is she in meetings with business partners or confronting business rivals?

She ignored Liu Chuyun's loneliness and pain, but was angry that Liu Chuyun was beginning to enjoy the happiness of her own life.

It turns out that Liu Qingqing and Liu Chuyun are blood relatives, and Liu Chuyun has lived with her for so many years.

His concern and understanding of Liu Chuyun were even less than that of Jiang Tang.

Her so-called love was too self-centered.

—It doesn't even compare to Jiang Tang's love for Liu Chuyun.

187. You, who don't bother us, are the most troublesome.

This is like a young girl whose body is already mature, but who has actually been in a greenhouse for too long and whose mind hasn't grown up yet.