012 Beautiful cousin

It was already too late to take the bus and make it to his cousin's place within an hour, so he had to hail a taxi. If he was even a second late, his cousin would surely not let him off the hook. Sitting in the car, Zhang Ziwen couldn't help but think of her tiger-like demeanor, a wry smile playing at the corner of his lips.

Binjiang Road New District was a bustling commercial area built just a year ago. He Li's boutique was located on this street. Zhang Ziwen hesitated outside his cousin's store for a while, glancing at his watch. It was almost time for the appointment. With a determined sigh, he pushed open the glass door of the boutique. As he stepped in, his face turned red involuntarily.

Inside the store, there were a few ladies browsing around. Seeing him enter, they all looked at him with surprise, their faces turning red as well. The signboard above read "Elegant Essence Lingerie Boutique". No wonder Zhang Ziwen felt awkward coming in. A man like him entering such a place... it was bound to be awkward.

"Hmph, I've seen you sneaking around outside for a while. Finally decided to come in?" He Li's tone was displeased.

Zhang Ziwen smiled awkwardly, not daring to retort. Those few ladies who were shopping quickly slipped out of the store upon seeing a man come in. It seemed women were still a bit reserved when it came to such matters.

"You're as nervous as a thief. Your mind is full of dirty thoughts," He Li's slender fingers poked at Zhang Ziwen's forehead without reservation.

Zhang Ziwen didn't dare to dodge, accepting He Li's admonishment humbly. If he even tried to evade, he knew he wouldn't have a good time.

"Hmph, you've learned your lesson. Go sit over there." Seeing his pitiful appearance, He Li stopped scolding him and asked, "What do you want to drink?"

"Anything is fine," Zhang Ziwen replied, settling down on the sofa near the counter.

In no time, a cup of coffee was placed in front of Zhang Ziwen on the coffee table. He Li sat opposite him on the sofa, her beautiful eyes staring at him.

"So, where were you yesterday all day?" 

"Nowhere special, just hanging out with friends," Zhang Ziwen avoided He Li's probing gaze.

"Hanging out? You didn't come home all night. Is that what you call hanging out?" He Li pursed her lips, "Hmph, I told you not to hang out with those bad friends of yours. You never listen to me, do you?"

"I do listen. Next time, I'll make sure to come back early. I got a bit drunk last night, so I stayed over at a friend's place." Zhang Ziwen dared not mention that he had been in the detention center. If He Li found out, he would be in big trouble.

"Hmph, remember this, if I catch you staying out late again, you'll see what I'll do to you," He Li glared at him fiercely.

Zhang Ziwen breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, picked up the coffee in front of him, and took a sip. He knew the interrogation was over when his cousin reached this point. Thankfully, she didn't dig too deep. Otherwise, he would have been in trouble.

"Do you know why I called you here today?" He Li changed her sitting position on the sofa, crossing her legs.

"I have a feeling you're going to ask for my help," Zhang Ziwen guessed.

He Li, dressed in a camisole dress, her skirt a bit short after sitting down, flashed a mischievous glint in her eyes. "You're smart. You know why your big sister is looking for you?"

Zhang Ziwen's mouth hung open in surprise for a moment before he reluctantly said with a bitter face, "I'm not sure if it's convenient for me."

"Heh, having second thoughts?" He Li noticed Zhang Ziwen's almost bursting-with-laughter expression, but she maintained a serious demeanor. "What? Is it so difficult for you to do me a favor?"

"I..." Zhang Ziwen hesitated. "You sell all these women's stuff here, how can I, a big man, help you?"

"I said it's settled, so just agree to it already. Don't be so difficult," He Li didn't care about his dilemma, her soft lips pouting slightly in anger. "I know I can't rely on you. From now on, you don't have to worry about me anymore. Go away." She said angrily, but her eyes were full of cunning.

This trick of He Li's was definitely effective. Zhang Ziwen cried out with a face of distress, "No, sis, don't be angry. I'll help you, alright?"

"That's more like it." He Li immediately put on a smile, sitting next to Zhang Ziwen and pinching his face. "This is my good little brother. Now, tell me, what do you want to eat? Today, big sis is treating you."

A seductive woman's fragrance wafted into Zhang Ziwen's nostrils. Chanel, He Li's favorite. This scent, he believed, was also a favorite of men. Zhang Ziwen couldn't help but wrinkle his nose.

"I have one more request," He Li leaned against him mischievously, her voice a whisper. "If the turnover for these two days is less than 3000 yuan, you'll be in trouble."

"Really?" Zhang Ziwen complained with a sad face. "How can I, a big man, sell anything here?"

"I don't care. In any case, if the turnover is less than 3000 yuan, you'll be in trouble," He Li smiled slyly, leaning close to his face and blowing warm air. "But if you do well, I'll reward you. I'll buy you a set of branded casual wear. How about that?"

"We'll see," Zhang Ziwen muttered, feeling He Li's softness against his body. Her fragrance was intoxicating, and her chest brushed against his arm. He couldn't help but have a reaction down there. Thankfully, he was sitting down, or it would have been embarrassing.

He Li, unaware of Zhang Ziwen's bodily reaction, snuggled up to him, saying, "I'm warning you. Don't try to deceive me. I'll call to check anytime."

Suppressing the foolishness in his heart, Zhang Ziwen forced a smile and said, "I understand. I wouldn't dare deceive you."

"Good, that's better," He Li suddenly kissed his cheek.

Zhang Ziwen felt his face heat up, blushing as he said, "Sis, I'm not a kid anymore. Don't treat me like one."

"Haha, still blushing? You're always a kid in big sis's eyes," He Li chuckled, finding it amusing that her younger brother, at this age, still had such tender skin. She thought it was unacceptable and decided she needed to find him a partner.

Seeing him still embarrassed, He Li stood up and teased him, "Alright, stop being shy. You're like a little girl. Let's go eat. Big sis will treat you to a good meal."

After lunch, they returned to the store. He Li packed up quickly, grabbed a small travel bag, and walked downstairs. Seeing Zhang Ziwen standing in the store, neither sitting nor standing, He Li couldn't help but laugh and say, "Silly boy, I didn't ask you to be a thief. Do you have to act like this? Just be natural, okay? Don't always think about dirty stuff."

Blushing, Zhang Ziwen muttered, "Who's thinking about dirty stuff?"

"Hehe, alright, I'll pretend you're not. I'm leaving. Take care of the store properly," He Li said, giving him a kiss on the cheek before disappearing out the door.

Zhang Ziwen sighed. He had seen plenty of beautiful women, but there weren't many like his cousin, who was not only beautiful but also had a feminine charm. Sometimes, he couldn't control himself. He could only blame her for being too attractive. There were probably many people chasing after her. He wondered who would be lucky enough to marry her. Zhang Ziwen felt a bit sentimental.

Putting up the "Closed" sign at the door, Zhang Ziwen decided he didn't want to do business today. He wanted to relax and get used to being in the store first. Business could wait until tomorrow. He found an excuse for himself and decided to take it easy for the day.

Pouring himself a cup of coffee, Zhang Ziwen sat on the sofa and lit a cigarette. Looking around, the store was full of bras, panties, and some suspenders. Bold, avant-garde, and sexy. The panties were so small, it was hard to believe they could be sold. They were transparent, with lace patterns, and some were even worn on plastic mannequins, arousing passionate thoughts in anyone who saw them.