novelraw Chapter 476 - 184 Mother-in-law Eavesdropping, "Sour Grape" Zhong Tingyue_2
Chapter 476 - 184 Mother-in-law Eavesdropping, "Sour Grape" Zhong Tingyue_2
As the alcohol went to her head, she gradually lost her inhibitions and couldn’t help but lean her head against the living room wall. Just on the other side was the master bedroom where Li Yuan and Zhong Tingyue were. With her head against the wall, the sounds and movements from the adjacent bedroom became even clearer.
A deep blush spread across Gu Lanxin’s beautiful face, adding a touch of mature charm. She scoffed softly.
No wonder Little Moon can’t stop thinking about Li Yuan. His physical fitness is truly impressive. On top of that, he’s young, wealthy, and very talented. He perfectly fulfills the three levels of needs for most women... As a woman myself, I know perfectly well what women want.
If you break it down into three levels, the first and most fundamental is the physical need. In any family, a disharmonious sex life means the relationship can never be stable or lasting. It will inevitably cause unhappiness, lead to more disputes and arguments, and the feelings will gradually fade. But if the sex life is harmonious, love can develop over time, even if there were no feelings at first... I know some friends in similar situations. Despite being in their sexual prime, their partners at home can no longer perform. This easily leads to a mental and physical void, causing them to seek out fresh excitement or be taken advantage of while looking for a strong, young body to satisfy their needs.
The second level of need is material. There’s not much to say about this; I’m at this level myself.
The third is the spiritual need—a resonance of souls. This is exceptionally rare. It’s the kind of connection between like-minded companions. Partners who reach this level are few and far between.
Just as Gu Lanxin was lost in her reverie, unable to extricate herself, the phone on the sofa suddenly rang, startling her. The abrupt sound shattered her drunken haze, and the seductive look in her eyes vanished.
She picked up the phone and, upon seeing the caller ID, answered without the slightest hesitation. A middle-aged man’s voice came from the other end.
"Lanxin, are you still in Modu?"
Gu Lanxin cleared her throat to make her voice sound normal and answered calmly, "Yes, I’m still in Modu. I want to stay with Little Moon for a few more days. It’s her first time away from home for school, so I’m a little worried."
The caller was Zhong Tingyue’s biological father, Zhong Zhenghua, the greatest source of support for both mother and daughter.
Zhong Zhenghua hummed in acknowledgment. "It’s good that you’re in Modu to keep Tingyue company. There’s no need to rush back. Where are you staying now?"
Gu Lanxin glanced around the living room and told a small lie in a hushed voice, "I’m... I’m staying in a hotel near the school."
"A hotel? In that case, be mindful of your safety. Don’t wander around at night, especially not to nightclubs or bars."
"Don’t worry," Gu Lanxin replied casually. "I stopped going to those places a long time ago."
Zhong Zhenghua didn’t seem to doubt her and continued his instructions. "Tingyue is all alone in Modu for college. You need to pay extra attention to her emotional state, especially when it comes to relationships. You must pay special attention."
Gu Lanxin’s heart skipped a beat, but she asked with a cheerful laugh, "Zhenghua, what do you mean by relationships? I don’t quite understand."
Zhong Zhenghua’s voice turned grave. "I mean, don’t let Tingyue associate with unsavory people, especially men. And she absolutely must not get into a relationship while she’s in college. Do you understand?"
Gu Lanxin frowned and glanced toward the adjacent bedroom, where the sounds were still continuing.
Her daughter is already in a relationship and has even given herself to him. Warning her not to date now is far too late.
She was terrified that Zhong Zhenghua would hear the strange noises from the next room over the phone, so she quietly tiptoed out onto the living room balcony. Though she couldn’t understand why Zhong Zhenghua was against his daughter dating, she feigned a relaxed tone and probed, "Zhenghua, isn’t it normal for college students to date? Why won’t you let her?"
"Foolish!" Zhong Zhenghua immediately snapped. "What kind of suitable partner can she find in college? They’re all riffraff. When she graduates, I can introduce her to plenty of talented young men. Any one of them would be leagues better than some college student."
"You need to talk to her and guide her thinking properly. Don’t trigger her rebellious side and cause her to do something irrational, understand?"
Gu Lanxin’s brow furrowed, still unable to fathom why Zhong Zhenghua was so dead set against his daughter dating in college.
If I weren’t afraid that a poor explanation would just create more obstacles for my daughter’s relationship with Li Yuan, I would have told Zhong Zhenghua straight out that his daughter already has a boyfriend—an outstanding young man—and that they’re already living together.
But since she was unsure of Zhong Zhenghua’s motives, Gu Lanxin chose to hide the truth, deciding to wait for a better time to tell him.
Her tone was somewhat perfunctory as she replied, "Alright, I know. I’ll talk to Little Moon."
Zhong Zhenghua sighed, his voice softening. "You and Little Moon need to understand that I’m going to great lengths for your own good. Just be obedient, and I’ll arrange everything. I’ll make sure neither of you loses out."
"You’ve been in Modu for a few days now. Come back soon. I want you..."
Hearing Zhong Zhenghua’s increasingly suggestive tone, Gu Lanxin felt a surge of heat. Her body warmed rapidly, turning as red as a cooked lobster—tempting, delicious, and exuding an enchanting fragrance. As long as their surroundings were relatively safe, the two of them often spoke quite explicitly on the phone to add some spice to their relationship.