Peach Blossom Dual Cultivation - Chapter 28: Tranquil Moments

“I’m just afraid that when you’re not around, Li Qi will come back,” Li Mengxue said, worried.

“Next time he comes around, I’ll help you resolve this issue once and for all,” Zhou Lang replied, a thought stirring in his mind. He was inspired by how General Qin had effortlessly brought down the Nie family, and an idea occurred to him. Additionally, when he hit Li Qi in the abdomen with a stone earlier, he had already set up a contingency plan.

But that was for later; let’s not dwell on it for now.

For some reason, Li Mengxue believed Zhou Lang’s words, and she felt a slight relief. She had been struggling on her own for years, and this was the first time she realized how wonderful it was to have a man helping her.

Li Mengxue could be considered a fairly successful businesswoman. She owned a villa in the new district.

After Zhou Lang dropped off Li Mengxue at her villa and got out of the car, he noticed that the villa wasn’t very large. However, within the high walls, there were two houses—one with three floors and the other with five. The grounds were filled with flowers and greenery, and everything was very clean. There were two security guards at the gate, CCTV cameras, and an alarm system connected to the police.

Zhou Lang estimated that the villa was worth at least tens of millions of yuan. At a time when most young people were still struggling to afford housing, Li Mengxue already owned a villa, so it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call her a “Bai Fumei” (a rich, beautiful woman).

“Sister Xue, I’ll head back now,” Zhou Lang said after Li Mengxue also got out of the car. After all, Li Mengxue was a single, beautiful boss, and it might be inconvenient for him to stay overnight.

“Zhou Lang, can… can you stay with me?”

Li Mengxue hesitated and then added, “I’m a little scared.”

Even Li Mengxue found it strange to say such a thing. She wasn’t particularly fond of men, mainly because of Li Qi, a rogue who came from the same village and had been pestering her for years, leaving her exhausted. Although she didn’t outright dislike men, she subconsciously kept her distance from them.

This was the first time she had brought a man back to her villa, even if it was under the pretense of him being a bodyguard. And asking a man to stay overnight was unprecedented for her.

If one were to delve deeper into the reason, it might be because Zhou Lang had saved her twice. She subconsciously trusted him, though she hadn’t realized it yet.

“Alright, but you’ll have to increase my salary,” Zhou Lang nodded.

“Of course,” Li Mengxue replied after a moment’s surprise.

“Sister Xue, I was just joking. My job is already easy enough; I wouldn’t dream of asking you for a raise,” Zhou Lang laughed.

“You little rascal, still joking around with me,” Li Mengxue laughed too. “Come on, let’s go. Since you saved me again, I’ll treat you to some of my finest wine that I’ve been saving for years.”

Li Mengxue lived on the third floor of the villa. Aside from an old woman who took care of the cleaning, there were no other household staff.

“Sister Xue, it seems you must order takeout every day or eat out,” Zhou Lang joked as they entered the living room. Nowadays, there are many career women, but few can cook.

“Well, you’re wrong there. I cook for myself,” Li Mengxue laughed.

“I grew up in the countryside and did all kinds of chores. Back then, I was responsible for the family’s meals.”

She poured a glass of water for Zhou Lang and then said, “You can watch TV first. I’m going to take a bath. When the moon rises, we’ll go to the rooftop and have some wine.”

Zhou Lang nodded, thinking that this beautiful boss had a good sense of life’s pleasures. He wondered who she might eventually settle down with.

Twenty minutes later, Li Mengxue came out of the bath dressed in a white nightgown.

Her hair was already dry, softly draped over her shoulders. As soon as she entered the living room, a faint, pleasant fragrance filled the air.

At twenty-eight years old, Li Mengxue was at the peak of a woman’s maturity. Her attire, revealing yet concealing, was almost too much for Zhou Lang to handle.

But it seemed that Li Mengxue didn’t notice this, as she walked over to Zhou Lang and said, “It’s hot. Why don’t you go take a shower too?”

“Sister Xue, I don’t have any clothes,” Zhou Lang said, his face slightly flushed.

“You can wear my brother’s pajamas. He hasn’t worn them yet. He comes over sometimes, so I’ve prepared a few sets for him, including shirts and pants. You don’t have to worry about not having clothes to change into tomorrow,” Li Mengxue said.

“Sister Xue, you have a brother?”

Zhou Lang asked.

“Yes, I have an older sister too. Our parents are no longer around. My brother is still in college, just like you, but he’s only in his second year,” Li Mengxue replied.

Soon, Zhou Lang took the clothes Li Mengxue had given him and went to the bathroom.

…

Half an hour later, the two of them carried wine and glasses up to the rooftop.

There was a round table on the rooftop, with a few chairs around it.

The moonlight was like water, and the surroundings were quiet, creating a poetic and picturesque atmosphere.

Even though it was midsummer, the rooftop wasn’t hot. The night breeze swept away the day’s heat, making it feel refreshing.

The two of them sat down at the round table, enjoying the tranquility of the night and the moonlight that flowed like water.

“If we could always live like this, carefree and without worries, wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

Li Mengxue sighed, then opened the expensive wine and stood up to pour it.

“Sister Xue, with me around, it won’t be hard for you to enjoy a life like this in the future,” Zhou Lang said with a slight smile as he proactively picked up his wine glass. He knew that Li Mengxue’s biggest concern was Li Qi constantly pestering her. But for Zhou Lang, Li Qi was nothing more than a minor nuisance at this point. Besides, he had already set up a contingency plan; Li Qi wouldn’t be able to cause any trouble in front of him.

They clinked their glasses. Zhou Lang only took a sip of the wine, while Li Mengxue drank nearly half of her glass. She smiled bitterly and said, “I came from the countryside, with no foundation or background. It wasn’t easy to struggle my way to where I am today. Now that I’ve achieved a little success, I don’t have big ambitions. I just want to live a peaceful life, managing my Lover’s Bar. But over the years, Li Qi has been constantly harassing me, leaving me physically and mentally exhausted. You have to understand that not only does he frequently harass me and ask for money, but he also threatens my younger brother. I’m fed up with it, but I feel powerless.”

“Sister Xue, give me Li Qi’s phone number, and I’ll talk to him tomorrow. He won’t bother you again,” Zhou Lang said.

“Even when I’m not around, he won’t dare to trouble you.”

“Zhou Lang, do you have a way?”

Li Mengxue asked, half-believing, half-doubting.

She had fired Zhou Lang just because he was late once, but Zhou Lang didn’t hold a grudge and saved her during a critical moment. In her heart, Zhou Lang was undeniably a good person. Earlier, she had witnessed Zhou Lang single-handedly fend off more than a dozen thugs, so she believed that as long as he was by her side, he could protect her. However, she also knew that Li Qi wouldn’t give up so easily. As soon as Zhou Lang wasn’t around, Li Qi would certainly come back to cause trouble.

“Of course I do. If Sister Xue trusts me, leave this matter to me,” Zhou Lang said, raising his glass.

“Alright.”

Li Mengxue clinked glasses with Zhou Lang, then took out her phone, found Li Qi’s number, and handed it to him. Although she wasn’t entirely convinced that Zhou Lang could handle the situation, she felt she had no other choice. She was completely fed up with her current life and didn’t want to continue living in constant fear.

They continued drinking wine while enjoying the night breeze, and time passed quickly. Soon, the moon was high in the sky, and it was past 10 PM.

Li Mengxue was a bold drinker, but her alcohol tolerance was average. By the time they finished the bottle of wine, her face was flushed, and she was slightly drunk.

“Zhou Lang, go downstairs… and get another bottle of wine… let’s keep drinking,” Li Mengxue insisted, wanting to continue.

“Sister Xue, maybe you should stop drinking and get some rest,” Zhou Lang suggested, noticing that her speech was already slurred.

“It’s rare to have someone drink with me… Today… I want to drink to my heart’s content,” Li Mengxue persisted.

“If you don’t go get the wine, I’ll fetch it myself.”

With that, she tried to stand up, but after a few shaky steps, she stumbled forward.

Seeing that she was about to fall, Zhou Lang reacted quickly, moving like lightning to catch her and prevent her from hitting the ground.

As they came into close contact, Zhou Lang was overwhelmed by her fragrance and the warmth of her body pressing against his. Even though her chest was just resting against his, he couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of comfort and satisfaction.

Back when Zhao Xiaorou had tried to seduce him, she had also rubbed her chest against him, but Li Mengxue was a mature woman, and Zhou Lang immediately noticed that her figure was even more impressive than Zhao Xiaorou’s.

What made the moment even more overwhelming was that Li Mengxue’s delicate hand had wrapped around his neck. To prevent her from falling, Zhou Lang hesitated for a moment, then wrapped his arm around her waist.

At that moment, they were holding each other closely, almost as if they were embracing.

Although Li Mengxue was nearing 30, her figure was perfect. Her waist was slender and soft, and even though there was just a nightgown between them, Zhou Lang could feel every curve.

“Sister Xue, can you… can you still walk?”

Zhou Lang asked, feeling a bit breathless as he tried to steady himself.

This wasn’t his first time being close to a woman. He had seen Xiaoxi’s body before, had been rubbed up against by Zhao Xiaorou, and had even danced closely with a foreign girl named Ivanova in a cramped dressing room. But this was the first time he had held a woman as sexy as Li Mengxue in his arms, and it made him feel both excited and nervous.

But to his surprise, Li Mengxue had fallen asleep just like that.

“She got drunk this quickly?”

Zhou Lang was surprised. He had seen this kind of thing before at class reunions, where a guy would get drunk after just three beers and immediately fall asleep on the table. Compared to that, Li Mengxue’s drinking capacity was quite good.

“Sister Xue, wake up.”

Zhou Lang tried to wake her, but it was no use. He had no choice but to scoop her up in his arms and carry her downstairs.

Li Mengxue had a very balanced figure. Although she was quite tall, she only weighed about 100 pounds. Given Zhou Lang’s current strength, carrying her was effortless.

However, Zhou Lang’s breathing became slightly irregular because he was holding her waist with one hand and supporting her thigh with the other. The smooth and firm feel of her thigh was so pleasant that he couldn’t help but want to run his hand over it.

With some effort, he finally carried Li Mengxue back to her room, but now he faced a dilemma. She was asleep, and it didn’t seem right to leave her on the couch. If she didn’t sleep well, she would likely wake up with back pain the next day. However, taking her to her bedroom felt a bit awkward, as it was a private space, and they weren’t in a romantic relationship. It would be inappropriate to enter her room without permission.

“A gentleman is open and upright. I’m not going to do anything improper, so what am I worried about?”

Zhou Lang thought to himself. After a brief internal struggle, he decided to take Li Mengxue to her bedroom. He wasn’t one to beat around the bush and preferred to act decisively.

The bedroom was softly lit, with the air conditioner running, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. The room was also very tidy, with a faint, pleasant fragrance lingering in the air.

Zhou Lang carried Li Mengxue to the bed, but as he was about to lay her down, he blushed slightly. He saw several things on the bed that he shouldn’t have seen: delicate bras and panties in various colors and patterns.

These intimate items, still lying out after being dried, were enough to make anyone’s imagination run wild.

Zhou Lang didn’t dare look too closely. He quickly laid Li Mengxue on the bed and prepared to leave the room as fast as he could.

“Water… water… I want some water…”

Just as Zhou Lang reached the door, Li Mengxue murmured in her sleep, her lips barely moving.