Chapter 33: Did You Sell Me Out?

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If Shen Xing were still an innocent high school boy, he might have needed to make sure.

But the soul inside his body was far older than eighteen, and he was absolutely certain that someone was harassing him with a foot.

The question was, who?

Shen Xing instinctively assumed it was the elegant woman sitting across from him. But when he looked up, she was talking to Ouyang Lin. Noticing Shen Xing’s gaze, she looked back at him with mild curiosity, displaying not the slightest sign of anything unusual.

“Could it be Ouyang Lin?”

The moment the thought occurred to him, Shen Xing felt that something might be wrong with his mind.

Being handsome, after all, did not make narcissism a crime.

But Shen Xing believed that if he was narcissistic enough to think Ouyang Lin had inexplicably fallen for him and was playing such an exciting little game with him in front of a guest, then that was definitely a mental illness—and a serious one at that.

And so, the answer emerged.

No matter how unlikely it seemed, the culprit could only be Sister Chen.

Shen Xing did not look beneath the table. Instead, he quietly withdrew his left arm, then swiftly reached out by feel.

Smack!

He hit his mark in one strike!

A smooth, stocking-clad little foot was firmly caught in his hand.

When Shen Xing looked across the table again, he found that Sister Chen’s face had flushed with an alluring crimson.

“Hmm? Sister Chen, why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?”

Ouyang Lin had been talking with her the entire time and immediately noticed the change.

“No, but… perhaps the air conditioner is set too high. It’s fine—I prefer it warmer.”

The elegant woman spoke hurriedly, then lowered her head and took a bite of food.

Shen Xing glanced at Ouyang Lin as well. Ouyang Lin raised an eyebrow.

“What?”

Shen Xing shook his head and buried himself in his meal.

Since he had no idea what was going on, the only sensible option was to avoid trouble.

Shen Xing decided to eat a few more bites and leave as quickly as possible.

Two minutes later, he set down his empty bowl.

“I’m full. Please enjoy yourselves, ladies. I’ll clear the dishes later.”

With that, he quickly retreated to one side.

“What’s gotten into him today? He’s acting strange…”

Ouyang Lin muttered to herself.

“Xiaolin, I’m finished too. I… may I take a shower at your place?”

The elegant woman set down her bowl and utensils as well before asking softly.

Ouyang Lin paused, then asked with a slight frown, “Sister Chen, are you… sure?”

The elegant woman nodded.

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“…Of course. Please, make yourself at home.”

Before long, the elegant woman rose and went into the bathroom.

Seeing this, Shen Xing approached the dining table, intending to clear away the dishes.

“Leave them. I’ll take care of it later.”

Ouyang Lin looked at Shen Xing strangely and spoke in a low, subdued voice.

“Huh?”

Shen Xing scratched his head. The odd feeling in his heart grew even stronger.

This sort of thing had happened several times before, but Ouyang Lin had never acted like this.

Even so, Shen Xing instinctively obeyed her and returned to the sofa.

Before long, Ouyang Lin really did go wash the dishes herself.

A while later, she came over and sat down on the sofa.

She patted the seat beside her. “Sit.”

Shen Xing’s unease intensified.

When something abnormal happened, there was usually a reason behind it. Ouyang Lin’s sudden change in behavior made him extremely uncomfortable.

“I… think I’ll stand. If you have something to say, just say it.”

Not only did Shen Xing refuse to sit, he even took two steps backward.

Ouyang Lin shot him a sideways glance but did not press him.

She stared at Shen Xing for a moment longer, then, in a rare move, took out a cigarette and began to smoke.

It was the first time Shen Xing had ever seen her smoke. He had to admit, it was quite a pleasing sight.

“What do you think of Sister Chen?”

Ouyang Lin took a few light drags, then inhaled the rest of the half-cigarette in one breath before suddenly asking the question.

“She’s… she’s pretty good.”

This time, Shen Xing’s heart began pounding faster, and his scalp prickled.

He did not know what aspect Ouyang Lin was asking about, nor what she intended, so he could only give an exceedingly vague answer.

“Do you think she’s beautiful?”

“…For a woman her age, she’s very attractive.”

“Is she the kind of woman you dislike? I mean, in either personality or appearance.”

Ouyang Lin continued questioning him.

Shen Xing finally understood and stared at her in astonishment.

“Wait… surely not? Are you trying to set us up? I don’t dislike her, but the age difference is a little…”

Ouyang Lin rolled her eyes at him.

“In your dreams! Do you know who Sister Chen is? Her husband holds a position higher than mine, and her father is even more… Forget it. In short, don’t get any foolish ideas.”

Shen Xing finally breathed a sigh of relief and asked curiously, “You scared me to death. Then what exactly were you trying to say?”

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“Sister Chen… isn’t very happy in her marriage. Their intimate life is also… It was fine when she was younger, but as she’s gotten older, it’s become rather difficult. I don’t know if you understand what I mean, but… could you keep her company tonight?”

Ouyang Lin spoke with some difficulty, all the while watching Shen Xing’s reaction closely.

“Huh?”

Even though Shen Xing had been somewhat prepared, he was still stunned.

He had never imagined things would develop in this direction!

What was this supposed to be?

“Wait, wait, wait. Let me make sure I understand, Commander Ouyang. Are you selling me off?”

Shen Xing asked with utmost seriousness.

“…Not exactly. Think of it as doing me a favor. Sister Chen and I have always had an excellent relationship. She’s like an elder sister I cherish deeply. Private matters like this can only be discussed with someone very close. If you can help me this time, I’ll give you even more in return later.”

Ouyang Lin considered her words for a moment before replying just as seriously.

Judging from her expression, Shen Xing knew that she might not be lying—but she was certainly hiding something.

If Sister Chen truly had an extraordinary background, then perhaps Ouyang Lin wanted to borrow her family’s influence to help herself rise another step.

After all, struggles over authority were nothing new, even within a military district.

The higher the position, the more people would compete for it.

“Fine. I’ll help you.”

Shen Xing said nothing more. After a brief silence, he agreed.

In truth, he had no power to refuse today.

Ouyang Lin had already agreed to let the other woman take a shower, which clearly meant she had accepted the proposal.

Even if Shen Xing refused now, Ouyang Lin would simply use other, more forceful means to make him comply.

If that was inevitable, he might as well do her a favor.

Although, from a personal standpoint, the whole thing felt rather self-deprecating.

“I have a cheat ability, and yet I’ve fallen to the point of selling my body. Shen Xing, Shen Xing… if you were written into a novel, the readers would laugh themselves silly. Fortunately, this kind of humiliating situation will never happen in real life. Otherwise, I’d never live it down.”

With that thought in mind, Shen Xing entered the guest room Ouyang Lin had indicated.

There was a bathroom there as well, so he would not need to wait for the guest to finish.

Shen Xing removed his clothes and folded them neatly to one side.

The rushing sound of the shower temporarily drowned out the distracting thoughts in his mind.

Ten minutes later, Shen Xing emerged wrapped in a bath towel.

“Ah…”

A soft cry came from nearby.

Shen Xing looked up and saw Sister Chen in the bed. Only half of her face was visible above the covers, and a pair of timid eyes stared at him.

She looked so shy that she resembled an innocent young girl who had never experienced intimacy before.