The banquet concluded amidst a cheerful atmosphere, leaving everyone satisfied.
Originally, the plan was to hit a bar after dinner, but considering it was Monday and, more importantly, Qin Chuan had promised to involve everyone in something with a staggering five-million-dollar stake, their minds were already preoccupied.
Now, everyone was focused on how to acquire the funds, and their desire to party waned considerably.
“Qin Chuan, you should go back with Xiao Mo first. We’ll discuss it among ourselves!” someone said to Qin Chuan with a sheepish smile.
Qin Chuan smiled slightly, understanding their predicament.
However, as he held Teacher Yang’s hand, he suddenly thought of something and whispered, “Do you want to make some money too?”
“Me?”
Yang Zi Mo looked astonished, seemingly caught off guard by Qin Chuan’s invitation to join in.
“Yes, everyone’s getting ready to play. Even Ru Mei and An Nuo are excited. You’re the only one missing!”
Qin Chuan glanced at the group gathered not far away. Fang Ru Mei and An Nuo were indeed quite enthusiastic. After all, who would complain about having more money?
“Xiao Chuan, are you really confident?”
Yang Zi Mo didn’t agree immediately, instead showing a hint of worry.
Qin Chuan smiled and gently squeezed her delicate, smooth cheek. “I can’t guarantee 100%, but I’m about 70-80% sure!”
“This… Alright then, I’ll put in five million to join the fun.”
Yang Zi Mo thought seriously for a moment before replying.
This, in turn, surprised Qin Chuan.
“Five million? That’s not a small sum. Will your parents give you that much money?” Qin Chuan asked.
“Who said I was going to ask my parents… Wait, who are you calling your father-in-law and mother-in-law? It’s not even a done deal yet! Don’t be so thick-skinned!”
Taking advantage of the night, Qin Chuan gently patted Yang Zi Mo’s full bosom, finding the sensation delightful, and teased, “Who says it’s not a done deal? Your uncle and aunt already consider me their son-in-law.”
“And your older brother treats me like a brother. Do you believe me if I say I can share a room with you tonight and he wouldn’t object!”
“Hmph!”
Yang Zi Mo turned away, unwilling to engage with this pushy fellow, having experienced this before.
“Um… Make room for five million, my Xiao Mo wants to join in the fun too!” Qin Chuan shouted to the crowd not far away.
Those who were discussing how much money they could raise turned back, then quickly responded, “No problem.”
Qin Chuan and Yang Zi Mo left together by taxi, heading towards Teacher Yang’s rented apartment.
Upon arrival, they found themselves at an apartment building in a decent neighborhood. With the Yang family’s wealth, buying the entire building would have been feasible, but Yang Zi Mo had chosen to rent. The location was close to her workplace and convenient for commuting.
“You go inside. I’ll leave after I see you enter,” Qin Chuan said gently to Yang Zi Mo after getting out of the car.
To his surprise, Yang Zi Mo didn’t leave as usual. Instead, she hesitated, as if she had something important to say.
“Xiao Mo, what’s wrong?” Qin Chuan asked, noticing her unusual behavior.
Yang Zi Mo lowered her head. Just as Qin Chuan began to worry, she suddenly looked up again, her beautiful eyes sparkling in the dim light.
“Qin Chuan, are you… thirsty? Do you want to… come upstairs for a cup of water?”
Qin Chuan thought he’d misheard and remained stunned for several seconds.
“If you don’t want to, fine. You should go back then!” Yang Zi Mo stomped her foot and turned to leave when Qin Chuan didn’t respond.
“I’m going! I’m going!”
“Xiao Mo, wait for me! I’m dying of thirst right now!” Qin Chuan shouted, snapping back to reality, and hurried after her. Unexpectedly, the driver called out for payment. He quickly returned, handed the driver a hundred-dollar bill, and chased after her again.
It was now around nine or ten o’clock in the evening. The night was hazy, and many people in the apartment building were still awake, with lights shining brightly.
Following Teacher Yang, Qin Chuan couldn’t control his racing heart; he felt utterly nervous.
This was the first time Yang Zi Mo had invited him to her rented place since their relationship had hit a rough patch. Even though their relationship had been restored, and Qin Chuan was usually eager to visit her at work whenever he had time, Yang Zi Mo had always maintained a slight distance. This was the first time she had initiated such an invitation.
Qin Chuan felt adrenaline surge through him, unable to contain his inner joy.
Entering the apartment building and taking the elevator upstairs, the spacious elevator contained only the two of them. Normally talkative, they were both silent at this moment.
Yang Zi Mo lived on the sixth floor, in a cozy two-bedroom apartment, ample space for one person.
“Um… please sit anywhere. I’ll get you a glass of water!” Perhaps it had been a while since they were in such close proximity, Yang Zi Mo felt a bit awkward.
Alone together in a room, especially on a night like this, and as lovers, they had done everything short of consummating their relationship. It would be a lie to say it wasn’t potentially dangerous, especially since Yang Zi Mo had actively invited Qin Chuan up this time.
Qin Chuan obediently sat on the sofa, his gaze fixed on Teacher Yang’s graceful back. As she bent down to get water, her alluring curves were accentuated…
Qin Chuan was captivated, completely oblivious to Yang Zi Mo filling the water and turning to face him. Seeing Qin Chuan’s blatant, fiery gaze, Yang Zi Mo suppressed the fluttering of her heart and put on a serious face: “Hey, still looking? Drink your water quickly!”
“Oh, oh, oh!” Qin Chuan came to his senses and took a sip of water, nearly spitting it out from the heat.
“Hehe~~ Hahaha!!!” Seeing Qin Chuan’s embarrassment, Yang Zi Mo burst into laughter, crouching down, unable to stand up for a while.
“Serves you right, you big pervert with your mind always full of mischief!”
Qin Chuan awkwardly touched his sore mouth. “It’s all because you’re too charming!”
“Big pervert!!” Yang Zi Mo’s heart was filled with sweetness, but her words remained harsh.
However, this small incident quickly dissolved the awkward atmosphere between them, restoring a sense of normalcy.
Qin Chuan patted the spot next to him, gesturing for Yang Zi Mo to sit.
Yang Zi Mo hesitated for a moment before obediently sitting down. Qin Chuan immediately reached out and embraced her soft body, taking a deep breath. The intoxicating fragrance filled him, captivating his senses.
“You… I’m warning you, don’t go too far, or I’ll kick you out and send you packing!” Yang Zi Mo’s body tensed, and she threatened.
Qin Chuan, knowing when to stop, picked up the remote control from the table and turned on the TV. The screen displayed "My Fair Princess."
They watched TV, chatting idly. Yang Zi Mo was curious about Qin Chuan’s knowledge of stocks and futures and asked him when he learned about them.