Heartthrob, Your Image is Crumbling!

Chapter 622

Zhou Yuwen originally wanted to refuse, but the room was indeed a bit cold at the moment.Moreover, when Chen Wan tucked his feet into her clothes, the sudden warmth and softness made him realize that this arrangement was actually quite nice.

Looking at the utterly sincere expression on her face, Zhou Yuwen thought to himself, 'Forget it, I'll just give her a chance.'

And so, Zhou Yuwen and Chen Wan ended up sleeping in the same bed, sharing the same blanket.

At first, it truly was just to warm his feet. Chen Wan slept hugging his feet, her head resting near his legs.

However, after two years in society, Chen Wan had undeniably shed her student-like immaturity. She possessed a mature, alluring charm, and her figure was soft and supple.

They turned off the lights and lay in silence for a long time.

Zhou Yuwen gently took Chen Wan's hand and placed it somewhere else.

He told her, "It is cold here, too."

Chen Wan wore light makeup, her lips a translucent, glossy pink.

After holding eye contact with him for a moment, she breathed out a sweet sigh and whispered, "Let me help you."

With that, she lowered her head.

And so, that night, Chen Wan successfully received his favor.

However, she had ultimately made a mistake in the past, and it was impossible for her to earn complete forgiveness just by sleeping with him once.

Zhou Yuwen was no longer the inexperienced youth he once was. He now had a massive business empire, and if anyone wanted to become the woman beside him, they had to climb the ranks step by step.

Therefore, he told her that he was willing to give her a chance.

His overseas estate still lacked a housekeeper. Chen Wan had worked in planning for over a year and had spent another year at the tea house, giving her a solid foundation in management.

If she truly wanted to stay by his side, she would have to sign a contract to become his housekeeper. Naturally, the requirements for this role were exceptionally high. She would not be allowed to return to the country for three years, and once she went abroad, she would essentially become his private property.

At the same time, the salary would be more than generous.

Zhou Yuwen asked if she could accept these terms.

In truth, given Chen Wan's current experience and worldview, as long as she settled down and focused, she could easily find an excellent job in the future. After all, the inertia of her previous life was still there.

Unfortunately, the experiences of the past two years had left her fearful. She firmly believed that she could only return to her old life if she stayed by Zhou Yuwen's side. She lacked self-confidence now, feeling that everything she had achieved before was solely because he had been there to support her.

It was just like Pan Min now.

A retired female teacher had been elevated into a prominent female entrepreneur all thanks to him.

Now that Zhou Yuwen was giving her an opportunity, how could she not cherish it? She immediately declared that as long as she could stay by his side, she was willing to serve him like a maidservant.

Looking at the obedient woman before him, Zhou Yuwen could not help but smile. He reached out to pat her head. "Senior Sister, if you had been this obedient earlier, you would not have had to endure so much torment."

That night, Zhou Yuwen wrapped his arms around her and slept soundly.

The next morning, before he even woke up, Chen Wan was already preparing hot water for him to wash his face and brush his teeth.

Since the tea house's architectural style resembled an ancient grand mansion, the waitstaff and attendants all wore qipaos, giving off the distinct vibe of ancient maidservants.

While he was still asleep, Chen Wan led two young women in to help fetch towels and pour hot water.

When he woke up, he did not have to lift a finger; the two girls stood closely by to serve him.

Chen Wan gently wiped his face with a warm towel.

Once he was fully dressed, he headed to the dining room for breakfast.

Zhou Yuwen watched her as she provided such attentive service.

By now, she had applied exquisite makeup and changed into a fresh red qipao. The hemline draped down, covering her calves, but the high side slits revealed flashes of her beautiful legs with every step.

It was an incredibly gorgeous sight.

He gazed at her earnest expression as she served him.

Unable to suppress an amused smile, he patted his thigh and said, "Sit here."

She hesitated, nervously whispering, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"Are you disobeying me? Sit here and feed me," Zhou Yuwen commanded smoothly.

Blushing slightly, she ultimately complied obediently.

Settling onto his lap, she began to feed him his breakfast.

But after only a few bites, Pan Min suddenly walked in from outside.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Chen Wan hurriedly scrambled off his lap.

Even though she was quick to react, she was still a step too late.

The moment Pan Min stepped into the room, she saw her capable assistant sitting on her son-in-law's lap. To be honest, she merely froze for a brief second.

She did not say a word about it, pretending she had not seen a thing.

By the time she walked closer, Chen Wan was fully on her feet, respectfully greeting her, "President Pan."

"Mhm."

Pan Min nodded, gesturing for her to leave the room.

And so, Chen Wan quickly excused herself.

Once the dining room was empty, Pan Min handed a document to Zhou Yuwen, asking him to review it.

He skimmed through it briefly, and after confirming there were no issues, prepared to give his signature.

"Pen."

He raised his hand expectantly.

Pan Min placed a pen directly into his palm.

After signing, he handed it back to her.

Pan Min remarked, "Little Chen is a smart girl, but she's also quite calculating. I always felt that with her abilities, she shouldn't have ended up working here for me. Now I understand—she was probably aiming for you all along."

It wasn't that she forbade him from finding other women. He already had plenty, and if his own wives didn't interfere, what right did she have to meddle? She simply wanted him to be careful.

Zhou Yuwen nodded in agreement. "I know, Aunt Pan. She came here precisely for me."

"You knew?" Pan Min cast him a surprised look.

He nodded again and briefly explained Chen Wan's situation to her. He noted that while she was capable, her pride used to be far too high. Now, however, her temperament had been nicely tempered.

"In a while, I'll take her abroad to temper her a bit more. I am short on capable hands everywhere. If she becomes utterly devoted to me, she'll make for a decent assistant."

Hearing this, Pan Min nodded. "Well, since you've already made up your mind, I won't say anything else."

"Thanks, Aunt Pan."

Zhou Yuwen did feel a twinge of embarrassment toward her. No matter how you looked at it, she was his mother-in-law—and a uniquely special one at that. After all, she had been his mother-in-law across two lifetimes.

Yet here he was, being intimate with a woman who wasn't her daughter, right under her nose, and she was still completely magnanimous about it.

Pan Min merely found his gratitude amusing, waving it off as nothing to thank her for.

"It's not exactly the first time you've done something like this."

"Besides, if your various wives don't care, why should I bother managing you?"

A faint smile played at the corner of her mouth as she spoke.

Her daughter was grown up now and had her own affairs to tend to, leaving her with no need to hover or control her.

Pan Min seemed to be growing younger with each passing day. Coupling that with her recent media appearances as a celebrated female entrepreneur in Jinling, her entire demeanor was utterly refreshed.

She looked to be around thirty-four at most. With her hair swept up into a fashionable updo, wearing a chic beige professional skirt suit and her signature high heels, her beautiful legs were encased in sheer, flesh-colored stockings. Forget thirty-four—if she claimed to be thirty, people would believe her.

Every subtle movement, every glance she cast, exuded a seasoned elegance that younger women simply could not replicate.

Having spent so much time living and interacting with her domestically, the two had grown incredibly familiar. Compared to his previous life, Zhou Yuwen was far more daring now, casually teasing his mother-in-law.

He laughed and said, "That won't do, Aunt Pan. You might not be my wife, but in my heart, you're even more important than she is."

As he spoke, he casually reached out and stroked her beautiful stocking-clad legs.

Pan Min's beautiful eyes widened in a glare. She raised the document as if to smack him and scolded, "You brat, you're getting bolder and bolder, aren't you? You even dare to take advantage of me?"

Zhou Yuwen chuckled mischievously, excusing himself with, "It was just a reflex, Aunt Pan."

"Hmph, with so many wives around, I don't see you having such reflexes with them."

She rolled her eyes at him, completely ignoring his antics as she turned and walked away.

In truth, Zhou Yuwen had no idea when his dynamic with Pan Min had undergone such a subtle shift, but both of them seemed to have tacitly accepted this change.

Naturally, they still maintained distinct boundaries.

The underlying reason was simply that Zhou Yuwen was riding a bit too high these days. He possessed boundless wealth and power, and Pan Min was genuinely gorgeous.

As for Pan Min, she was now a highly successful woman.

But how could a woman go completely without needing a man? And he was the only man present in her daily life.

Sometimes, his actions bordered on accidental offense, but instead of angering her, they stirred an indescribable feeling within her.

Even though she had struggled with it internally, She ultimately resigned herself to the thought: as long as he did not go too far.

Let it be.