Ren's Scheme (2-in-1)

"Come on, Dad! Are you going to buy it for me or not?"

While Ren was reminiscing about autograph books from his youth, little Yueyue couldn't help but shout.

"Of course I'll buy it for you," Ren waved his hand dismissively.

An autograph book wasn't expensive, and he could easily afford it.

Then he noticed Yueyue's big, fluttering eyes and raised an eyebrow.

"Is there something else?"

"Daddy, we're about to graduate! Can I invite my friends over for a party?" Yueyue looked up at Ren expectantly, walked up to him, and grabbed his hand, pleading, "I told them there would be lots of food. Please, Daddy, my good Daddy~~~"

"You've already told your friends, so what choice do I have?" Ren sighed and pinched Yueyue's cheek. "Alright, you can invite your friends over."

Yueyue frowned as her dad pinched her cheek again!

But considering her dad was going to prepare the party, she decided not to protest. Instead, she sweetly smiled and said, "Daddy, you're the best~~"

"When do you plan to have this party?" Ren asked.

"At the end of June~~"

Ren was taken aback. He remembered that Claire's graduation celebration was around the same time. Maybe they could combine the two parties for a bigger celebration.

Praising his own cleverness, Ren looked at Yueyue again.

"But you need to find out how many friends are coming," Ren added with a smile, giving Yueyue a task.

After all, with a bunch of little kids coming over, he'd need to contact their parents to ensure everything was in order.

"Mission accepted!" Yueyue saluted before running off with Little White.

...

Later that evening.

"Sigh~~"

Ren lay on the bed in a lazy position, sighing deeply.

Jada, coming out of the bathroom while drying her hair, heard him and asked, "What's wrong?"

It wasn't the first time today she had heard him sigh.

"Yueyue is growing up so fast. She's starting elementary school soon," Ren said, turning to face Jada.

"Yeah, time flies. She's another year older," Jada mused.

Suddenly, she realized she and Ren had been together for a year already. It felt like just yesterday.

She looked at Ren. "So? Are you feeling old and sad?"

"Ha? What a joke!" Ren scoffed, waving his hand. "If anything, isn't it you women who worry more about age? Aren't you afraid of turning thirty... Uh, twelve years away from thirty, always eighteen, right?"

"Hmph~" Jada loosened her grip on Ren's waist, giving him a sharp look.

She realized he was becoming more audacious. Didn't he know that a woman's age is a big taboo? He almost mentioned thirty! Unforgivable!

"Then why are you sighing?" Jada asked, annoyed.

"I'm just worried about Yueyue growing up too fast," Ren said, looking genuinely distressed. "She's starting elementary school soon. Before you know it, she'll be in middle school... and that's the rebellious phase. What if she gets a boyfriend then and starts saying things like 'I hate Dad the most!'?"

"Wait, doesn't she already say 'I hate Dad the most' all the time?" Jada pointed out, looking puzzled.

"..." Ren fell silent for a moment before waving his hand dismissively. "That's different! Don't focus on the details. If you want details, look at the wrinkles... ugh..."

"You should know better than to mess with me." Jada smirked, sitting down at her vanity.

Ren curled up like a shrimp, clutching his stomach.

"Ugh..."

After a while, Ren finally relaxed.

Looking at Jada sitting at her vanity, her graceful profile reminded him of how she looked in the maid outfit.

Jada looked beautiful in white, but the maid outfit with black stockings wasn't bad either.

Black or white, both were good.

White stockings had an innocent, lively, and pure vibe.

This innocence made Ren feel an urge to ruin it.

Black stockings, on the other hand, could hide imperfections and give the legs a three-dimensional look, enhancing their shape.

The allure of black stockings was unmatched.

Thinking of Jada in a maid outfit with black stockings excited Ren.

But asking her to wear it now wouldn't work. He'd have to be clever...

Ren's eyes twinkled with a plan.

"Sigh." Ren sighed again, a sound so forlorn that Jada noticed it.

Could it be that she hurt him too much earlier?

She glanced at him through the mirror. He was curled up, hugging his knees, looking pitiful.

Or maybe he was faking it!

In just a year, Jada had learned that her husband was a cunning man, who loved to play the victim.

She remembered how he had pretended to be pitiful when he had a concussion, luring her in...

Thinking of that time made Jada blush.

"Sigh~"

Ren sighed again, and Jada could see him glancing at her from time to time.

He's definitely faking it!

Ren's eyes looked empty as he mumbled, "Sometimes life feels so exhausting... making games, drawing comics, taking care of kids... and now I'm worried about Yueyue's rebellious phase... and my wife doesn't understand me. She doesn't even notice when I'm sighing like this..."

Ren continued to mumble to himself.

After a while, Jada couldn't stand it anymore. She turned around, glaring at Ren. "What do you want?"

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"Do what? Of course, it's you!"

Of course, Ren didn't say that out loud.

When he heard Jada's question, he was secretly delighted.

As long as she asked that, he could act pitiful for a bit, and his wife would soon give in!

Licking his lips, Ren sat up and shamelessly said, "Uh, remember when you wore that maid outfit? Could you... do it again?"

"..."

The air froze.

"Get out," Jada glared at him. "You pervert, is this all you think about? If you want a maid outfit, wear it yourself!"

Originally feeling sorry for him, she was taken aback by his request. He wanted her to play dress-up?

"Oh..." Ren feigned sadness and lay back down on the bed.

He turned his back to Jada, sighing again.

In the dim light of the night, his sigh emphasized his sense of loss.

Jada, who had initially been annoyed, now felt a pang of guilt. She looked at Ren, who had his back turned to her, and hesitated.

Maybe it wouldn't hurt to wear it again?

After all, he's her husband. Compared to other men, Ren is much better, right?

He helped expand the company.

Despite having money, he never behaved like other rich men, never going to shady places.

Apart from playing video games, he had no bad habits.

Maybe she could fulfill this small request?

"Just one last time?" After a long pause, Jada took a deep breath and spoke softly.

Though her voice was low, Ren, who had been paying close attention, heard it clearly.

In an instant, Ren went from being a lifeless fish to a vibrant kingfish, jumping up with excitement. "Yes, just one last time!"

"Hmm, it sounded like you said 'a billion'?" Jada frowned at him.

"How could that be? I said 'one'," Ren blinked innocently, meeting her skeptical gaze.

But inside, he smirked.

Who gets to decide how many times? Jada? Naive.

"Really?" Jada withdrew her suspicious look.

"Of course. Don't tell me you're trying to distract me from what you just promised!"

To keep Jada from overthinking and realizing his true intentions, Ren quickly changed the subject.

Sure enough, Jada remembered what she had just promised.

"How could I? But remember, just this once!"

Jada's face turned bright red, her blush spreading to her ears.

"Yes, just this once. Go on!" Ren urged, his voice eager.

Jada felt both embarrassed and pleased.

Embarrassed because Ren wanted her to wear the outfit, but pleased by his eagerness, knowing he never tired of seeing her in it.

Suppressing her embarrassment, Jada stood up and said, "Wait here, I'll go change..."

"Wait, the outfit isn't in that room anymore!" Ren interrupted.

He used to keep those outfits in his game room, but after Jada wore the maid outfit, he moved them to their bedroom.

He knew Jada would wear them again one day, with the right persuasion!

"Look, they're in here," Ren said, opening the wardrobe.

"You sneaky devil!" Jada's eyes widened.

This was all premeditated! He had the outfits ready in their room!

If she hadn't promised him, she would have backed out now!

"Get out!" Jada pinched Ren's waist hard, blushing and furious. "What are you standing here for? Get out while I change!"

"We're married," Ren protested. "I've seen it all before. Why be shy now?"

"Leave, or I won't change at all!"

At that, Ren quickly exited.

No way he was going to miss this chance!

Just as he was about to step out, he paused, thinking of something important. "Oh, by the way, not the white stockings, this time I want black..."

"Smack!"

A pillow hit Ren, making him quickly shut the door.

Standing in the living room, Ren rubbed his hands together, grinning from ear to ear.

He couldn't wait! Jada in black stockings would be even sexier.

Soon, he heard the door open, which surprised him.

So fast?

Jada came out, still in her pajamas, looking at him calmly. "There's no maid outfit, so forget it."

"How could there not be..."

Suddenly, Ren remembered.

Maybe there really wasn't a maid outfit left?

Last time, he got so excited he tore it apart. And he hadn't restocked.

But...

"Even without the maid outfit, there are others. Like a nurse, queen, or cosplay outfit." Ren clasped his hands together, pleading. "Please, just once more!"

With Ren looking so expectant and pitiful, Jada sighed.

Fine, he's her husband. She could indulge him.

Besides, had he indirectly mentioned her age today? Did he think she was getting old?

A sense of crisis filled her.

She glanced at Ren's eager face and sighed again. "Alright, wait here."

She shut the door.

Ren stood by the door, even more excited.

Anticipation for the unknown heightened his curiosity.

What would she wear?

Office lady? Schoolgirl? Nurse...

The more he thought about it, the more excited he got.

No matter what she wore, it would look amazing on her!

In the future, he would have her try them all!

Time ticked by slowly.

Ren paced back and forth.

It felt like the longest wait ever, worse than waiting for his exam results.

He suddenly wished his system wasn't so useless. If only it gave him X-ray vision!

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