Chapter Fifty-Nine: Sister Hong's Temptation

“Sister Hong, what benefit do you gain from telling me all this?”
Her gaze was sharp as a blade, piercing into me as if she could see straight through my soul.
She spoke slowly, “I’m telling you this because I don’t want to see you repeat the same mistakes. Do you really want to endure another tragedy like your father’s?”
I fell silent, memories of my father flickering in my mind, a wave of bitterness washing over me.
Her words struck my heart like a heavy hammer.
“I know you don’t trust me,” Sister Hong continued, “but you must understand—there’s no such thing as kindness without reason in this world. Every move Su Li makes is meticulously planned. She sees your potential, but she knows precisely how to exploit it.”
“So what should I do?” I finally couldn’t help but ask.
A sly smile crossed her lips, a hint of cunning glimmering in her eyes. “What you need to do is lose. Tomorrow, three consecutive rounds, from fifty to a hundred—when the stone gambling ends, you must lose and leave early!”
“Remember, Wang Hu,” she said at last, “in this game, only you can decide your fate.”
“But knowing what cards your opponents hold is the only way to truly take control of your destiny!”
I drew a deep breath and shook my head. “Sister Hong, maybe once I could believe your words, but now…”
I left the sentence unfinished, but the meaning was clear.
She laughed, a touch of mocking resignation in her smile. “I’ve seen boys like you too many times.”
Her voice was gentle, yet carried a strange, irresistible charm.
After speaking, she began to move closer to me, her steps light yet resolute.
Her scent enveloped me, mature perfume tinged with a trace of ambiguity, making me instinctively step back.
Yet she did not stop. Instead, she drew even nearer, eyes flashing with a dangerous light.
Before I could react, Sister Hong’s hand moved to the buttons of her jacket.
With a gentle tug, her jacket slid off, revealing an exquisite silk blouse underneath.
Her movements were graceful and unhurried, as if everything had been planned long ago.
“You know, Wang Hu,” she murmured, her voice cool and alluring, “trust is the rarest thing in this world. But sometimes, even distrust can be a kind of strength.”
Her fingers brushed lightly across my cheek, their warmth making my heart race.
Her gaze was bottomless, as if she might devour me whole.
“What you need to do is trust yourself,” she continued, voice low and seductive, “whether you lose the match or win your future, it all hinges on your own choices.”

“But… don’t forget, Sister Hong has boundaries, even if there are things you can’t understand!”
I swallowed hard, my mind in turmoil.
Every word from her seemed to carry a strange power I couldn’t resist. Her closeness made me inexplicably tense, yet there was an indescribable allure.
“Remember, Wang Hu,” she said finally, voice tinged with command, “don’t let anyone sway your fate. Not even me.”
“As for trust… I’ll show you now.”
With that, her clothes slid off completely.
For the first time in my life, I saw the bare body of a woman I barely knew.
I was stunned, mind blank, heart pounding like a drum.
Her actions had far exceeded my expectations—her body, illuminated by the dim light, was extraordinarily enticing. But I knew this was not mere seduction.
“Sister Hong, you…” My voice trembled, words lost.
“Shut up, Wang Hu.” Her voice was cold and decisive, cutting me off.
Her eyes lost their previous aloof allure, replaced by absolute determination. “Look carefully—who else in this world would bare themselves to you so completely, so openly?”
She leaned in, her lips close to my ear, whispering, “When a woman lets you see her naked, it means she treats you as her own. As for tomorrow, make your own choice.”
With that, Sister Hong suddenly grabbed a certain spot on my body.
Laughing, she said, “Lose quickly tomorrow, and I can return to the villa early! Don’t worry, I’ll leave the bedroom door open. After living together so long, you know where it is!”
After that, she no longer approached me. Instead, she quickly slipped on her clothes and turned to leave, leaving me alone in the room.
Her silhouette vanished behind the door, but my heart remained restless.
I knew tomorrow’s stone gambling contest would be a true ordeal—not only for my skill, but for my mind and resolve.
Yet Sister Hong’s actions left me confused.
Was I really supposed to lose?
Could losing mean winning?
Late at night, as I lay in bed, her words echoed in my mind.
“Trust is the rarest thing…” I repeated her words silently, and gradually, a decision took shape in my heart.
No matter what, I had to trust myself. Only then could I stand undefeated in this intricate game.

As for Sister Hong’s temptation?
I recalled scenes from the past.
Times have changed…
Even if I truly wanted to sleep with her, it would be because I sought it myself—
Not because she opened the door for me.
The next morning, I rose early, ready to face the stone gambling match that would decide my fate.
Sunlight streamed through the curtains into the room, and I took a deep breath, feeling both nervous and expectant.
Today’s contest would determine my future.
I quickly washed and dressed in sharp attire, then stepped out.
Arriving at the gambling venue, I found it packed and bustling.
Lu Yier, for the final round, had specially opened the event to outsiders, attracting dozens of experts and skilled hands from the industry to watch.
Every gaze was filled with anticipation and curiosity, as if awaiting a spectacular show.
Sister Hong stood not far away, watching me with burning eyes.
Today, with so many people present, the place was especially lively.
To command everyone’s attention,
Lu Yier announced the capital of all participants before the crowd.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last day, your one chance to add funds for the final competition!”
“If anyone wishes to increase their capital, now is the time!”
“A reminder to all: in stone gambling, one cut makes you poor, one cut makes you rich, one cut puts you in sackcloth!”
“Please carefully assess your own strength, and participate in stone gambling as you see fit…”