Chapter 1

Ding, ding, ding,

For the students, the sound of the bell is as beautiful as celestial music, signaling the end of class.

With the teacher's announcement of "class dismissed", today's lessons come to an end. The once quiet classroom becomes noisy like a marketplace. Students eagerly pack up their textbooks, put on their backpacks, and rush out of the classroom. Boys discuss which internet cafe to go to or talk about games, while girls whisper to each other, occasionally giggling like silver bells.

At the school gate, a young boy with a backpack is riding a bicycle. His long legs slide on the ground, propelling the bike forward. It seems like he's just waiting for fewer people ahead before he starts riding.

"Qilin, wait for me! Why are you walking so fast!"

The young boy riding the bicycle in front hears the voice and stops, turning his head.

One can see his tall and slender figure, his bangs falling just above his eyebrows, his charming big eyes slightly squinting under the setting sun's glow. Deep eye sockets, dark brown irises, a high nose bridge, thin lips, all forming a handsome face with an exotic charm like that of a mixed-race child.

The boy's name is Xu Lin. Because his mother is from Xinjiang, he has half Xinjiang heritage.

A chubby boy weighing at least 120 kg (about 264 pounds) pushes his bicycle and runs up to Xu Lin, sweating profusely.

"Old Zhu, look at you, all sweaty after just a few steps. Have you masturbated too much again?" Xu Lin looks at the chubby boy with mocking eyes.

The chubby boy, called Zhu Wenjie, became best friends with Xu Lin during their three years of junior high school. Although Zhu Wenjie's grades were not good, his family's wealth allowed him to bribe his way into the same high school as Xu Lin.

"Fuck you. Do you think I'm weak? I'm just a little chubby and sweaty, you know? Look at those senior and junior sisters, they can't take their eyes off me. They're practically drooling!" The chubby boy raises his chin confidently.

Xu Lin looks around and notices that the girls around him blush and avoid his gaze. "Are you sure they're all looking at you?" Familiar with his shamelessness, Xu Lin smiles calmly and replies.

"Well, at least half of them are looking at me! Hehehe!"

Xu Lin rolls his eyes and lowers his voice mysteriously, "I think they're all looking at you." Seeing the chubby boy's puzzled expression, he continues, "Do you want to know why?"

The chubby boy nods.

"Come closer, I just realized this. I'll tell you secretly… because people nowadays have only eaten pork and haven't seen pigs run. Hahaha." Xu Lin finishes speaking and pedals quickly, riding away.

"You fucker! I'll challenge you to a fight!" The chubby boy rides his bike to chase after him but can't catch up. He shouts, "Wait until I master the Dongxuanzi 36 moves, I'll have to make you know what is called chrysanthemum burst all over the mountain!"

"Get lost, disgusting!"

The two boys' playful figures gradually elongate in the sunset's glow.

*****

"Keke, help Mom hang the clothes." As soon as Xu Lin opened the door, he heard a mature and elegant voice.

"Got it, Mom." A crisp voice responded like an oriole.

"I'm back!" Xu Lin changed his shoes as usual and walked into the living room, calling out.

"I saw you, you don't have to shout every time you come back, Mom and I are not blind!" A pair of long legs stepped out of the bathroom, and a girl who looked somewhat similar to Xu Lin walked out of the bathroom, rolling her eyes.

The girl had long black hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall, deep and bright black-brown eyes that appeared bright and affectionate, curved willow eyebrows, long eyelashes fluttering like a fan, flawless fair skin that seemed to glow, a straight and high nose, and seductive red lips that were irresistible.

What caught people's attention the most were the two dazzling long legs that reflected light under the canary-yellow short skirt. The graceful and slender thighs, smooth and slender calves, combined with delicate and tender skin, were truly enchanting. The white tight T-shirt tightly wrapped around the girl's upright chest, making people worry that it might be too tight and suffocating.

"Heh, did I call for you to hear? How presumptuous!" Xu Lin forced himself to retract his gaze that involuntarily fell on his sister's beautiful legs, and sneered.

"Tsk, am I being presumptuous? Fine, wash and hang your own clothes from now on!" With these words, Xu Lin quickly put on a flattering expression and said, "Sis~, I was just joking with you."

Xu Ke trembled all over, pretending to have goosebumps, and said disdainfully, "Just call me Keke, I can't stand being called 'sis' by you."

"What kind of talk is that? You're my real sister, what else should I call you?" Xu Lin said indignantly with a look of entitlement.

"Heh, luckily you weren't born in 1937."

"What would happen if I were born in 1937?"

"You would probably be a traitor!"

"Hey, that's an insult! I, a patriotic youth, can't stand your slander and defamation. If you're brave enough, fight me one-on-one!"

"Heh, traitor."

"Let's eat."

A mature and beautiful woman walked out of the kitchen with a plate of food in her hands. She looked to be in her late thirties, about 1.7 meters tall (about 5'7). She must have hurriedly done housework as soon as she returned home. She was wearing a well-tailored white shirt on her upper body and paired it with black tight pants, perfectly outlining her curves.

Her firm and full breasts stood tall, slightly trembling as she walked. The shirt tightened around her waist, highlighting her slender and graceful figure. Her flat stomach had no trace of excess fat, truly elegant and charming. Her two round and straight legs were tightly wrapped in the pants, and her elegant posture while walking made it hard to look away.

Her flowing hair is meticulously coiled behind her head, her flawless face exudes a gentle and composed elegance, her delicate face hangs a faint smile, her watery eyes are clear and deep like a spring, and the three-dimensional facial features of the beautiful woman give her a touch of exotic charm.

"Can you stop arguing as soon as you come back?" The beautiful woman smiled softly.

"Mom, it's all him. He always annoys me as soon as he comes back," Xu Ke complained with a look of grievance.

"Mom, let me serve you the meal." Xu Lin ignored his sister's mischief and eagerly took the bowl from his mother's hand.

"Hmph, sycophant!" Unable to stand her brother's treacherous appearance, Xu Ke sneered.

"What are you saying? Showing filial piety to my great mother has turned into flattering in your mouth? Xu Ke, what are you up to!" Xu Lin scolded angrily.

"You—" Xu Ke was about to retort, but the beautiful woman interrupted and said, "Alright, alright, stop arguing as soon as you come back. Can you let me have some peace of mind?" Although she said so, the smile on the beautiful woman's face indicated that she was clearly very satisfied with her two children.

"That's right, can't you let Mom have some peace of mind? Mom is so tired from work, and you still make her angry. Really…" Xu Lin sighed with frustration.

"You're no good either." The beautiful woman lightly tapped her son and spoke softly.

Xu Lin felt like his whole body was melting. His mother's words always seemed so gentle, even when scolding someone, it didn't make people feel the slightest bit of resentment.

Xu Lin put down his bowl and took the opportunity to hug his mother's arm, playfully saying, "Mom, I am the flesh that fell from your body. How can I be no good? I won't allow you to say that!"

"Ew, disgusting." Xu Ke shook her body and walked towards the balcony with the basin in her hand, pretending not to see or be bothered.

"Stop fooling around and go serve the dishes. Mom is going to change clothes." The beautiful woman gave her son an annoyed yet amused look.

"Alright, leave it to me." Xu Lin patted his chest as if he had taken on a difficult task.

"Haha." The sight of her son acting silly made the beautiful woman laugh out loud. She shook her head and walked towards the room.

Xu Ke finished hanging the clothes and walked in. She happened to meet her brother coming out of the kitchen with the dishes. She glared at him with her watery eyes and ignored him, "Hmph," she snorted and tried to walk past him.

"Go ahead, bite me. Lelele~~" Xu Lin made a silly face with a smirk on his face and stuck out his tongue.

Xu Ke was angry and raised her leg to kick him, but when she saw the dishes in his hands, she reluctantly put her leg down and scolded, "You—, little traitor, big bootlicker."

Xu Lin put down the dishes and sneered, "Hmph, what's wrong if I'm a traitor? I'm loyal to Mom alone, and I only lick Mom. I won't lick you. Hahaha."

Xu Ke's teeth were about to be crushed. She was about to take action, but the sound of the door opening made her stop and could only stare fiercely at Xu Lin.

"What's wrong? I changed my clothes and you two are staring at each other again?" The beautiful woman changed into a set of home clothes and walked to the table, complaining.

"Mom, don't you care about me? Your son bullies me every day." Xu Ke said with a face full of grievances.

"You two are the same, don't blame each other. Let's eat." The beautiful woman settled the matter with a final word.

"That's right, we're the same. I'm half a catty and you're eight taels. Look how fat you are." Xu Lin nodded in agreement.

(TN: half catty = 8 taels.)

"Xu Lin! Explain to me, where am I fat!!!" Xu Keyin grabbed his ear and shouted angrily.

"Ouch, it hurts, let go," Xu Lin bent over in pain, but the hand on his ear didn't loosen at all. He could only seek help from his beautiful mother, "Mom, look, can your daughter get married like this? She's like a roaring lion!"

"Still talking, still talking," Xu Ke gritted her teeth and increased the strength in her hand.

"Mom," Xu Lin looked pitifully at the beautiful woman, but she seemed used to this situation. She sat down elegantly and calmly ate. Seeing that his mother didn't care, Xu Lin immediately became submissive and whispered, "Sister, let's talk nicely. I'm your own brother."

"Don't call me sister, I don't have a brother like you."

"Okay, from now on, we're done with each other. Let go of me!"

"Heh."

"What's so funny? Just because you're pretty, you think you can do whatever you want?"

"Heh."

"What's so funny? This is your last warning, Rongcheng's number one beauty, let go!"

"Pffft…" The beautiful woman almost sprayed the food out of her mouth. Seeing the gaze of the siblings, she quickly waved her hand and said vaguely, "Uh… it's nothing, I just choked a bit. Continue."

"Let go, you Leg Goddess!"

"Hmph."

"Let go, slender waist, oval-shaped face, long legs."

"Hmph, you finally know your place." Xu Ke finally showed a smug smile, let go of her hand and sat next to her mother.

"Ouch, that hurt. Mom, if she pulls off your son's ear, your son won't be able to find a wife, and you won't have a grandchild."

"Even with ears, no one would fancy you."

"You-"

"Ding ding ding." The beautiful woman tapped the edge of the bowl and whispered, "Eat!"

"Hmph." The siblings hummed at each other before starting to eat.

The family of three ate quietly at the table. Xu Lin picked up a bite of food and put it in his mother's bowl, flattering, "Mom, you've worked hard. Have some more vegetables."

The beautiful woman glanced at her son and didn't say anything. She picked up the food and started eating.

Xu Lin proudly raised his chin at his sister.

"Mom, you can't just eat vegetables, you also need to eat meat for a balanced diet." Xu Ke also imitated and picked up a piece of meat and put it in her mother's bowl.

"Mom, you eat vegetables…"

"Mom, you eat meat…"

"Mom…"

After a while, the beautiful woman's bowl was covered with meat and vegetables by the two siblings, and the rice was no longer visible.

"Ding ding ding" The beautiful woman tapped the edge of the bowl with her chopsticks and said with a stern face, "Are you too full? The exams are coming up, can you save some room for dessert?"

The air instantly quieted down. The siblings quickly lowered their heads and continued eating. At home, their mother always had a gentle and tender demeanor, but due to her work, she had a sense of authority. Whenever she had a stern face, the siblings would feel a bit scared.

Xu Lin was eating his meal when he suddenly felt a light kick on his leg. He looked across the table and saw both girls eating with their heads down. He didn't pay much attention to it, but after a while, he felt a strong kick on his shin. Xu Lin took a sharp breath, it really hurt. He understood that the light touch earlier was actually them trying to find their positions.

Seeing his sister smirking like a little fox, Xu Lin couldn't help but feel annoyed. He silently mouthed at her, 'Fatty, hahaha'. In an instant, his sister's expression changed from sunny to cloudy. She stopped chewing and pouted, glaring at him fiercely. It was about to turn cloudy.

Xu Lin quietly put down one hand and waited. Sure enough, after a while, the little foot kicked him again. Xu Lin endured the pain and accurately grabbed his sister's ankle.

"Ah~"

"What's wrong? Why are you so jumpy while eating?" The beautiful woman turned to look at Xu Ke.

"It's, it's nothing. I got bitten by a mosquito!" Xu Ke hurriedly replied. When her mother turned away, she stared at Xu Lin with a silent threat.

His hand holding his sister's foot felt so smooth. Xu Lin couldn't help but gently rub it a few times. He watched as his sister's delicate face instantly turned red. Xu Lin couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart. His sister had inherited their mother's perfection, both in figure and appearance, she was beautiful to the extreme.

Xu Lin looked at his sister fiercely glaring at him with her big, captivating eyes. He knew it was fake to say he wasn't scared. After all, he had grown up under his sister's dominance. He was about to let go of her foot, but the soft and jelly-like feeling made him reluctant to let go.

Xu Lin gritted his teeth and encouraged himself. Now, I have the upper hand. How dare this little brat threaten me?

After making up his mind, Xu Lin held her foot between his knees and lightly scraped the sole of her foot with his fingers.

"Umm…" Xu Ke trembled and groaned, leaning on the table.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" The beautiful woman quickly put down her chopsticks and gently patted her daughter's back, asking softly.

"It's, it's nothing, Mom. I just feel a bit uncomfortable in my stomach." Xu Ke sat up straight and waved her hand to indicate that she was fine.

"Are you really okay?" Her mother asked again, still worried. "I'm fine, Mom. Just eat quickly, don't worry about me." Xu Ke affectionately leaned her head on her mother's shoulder, urging her to eat.

"You, you're already a grown girl, can't you-"

"Mom, I'm eating. If you keep talking, the food will get cold."

The beautiful woman reached out and tapped her daughter's forehead, scolding, "Every time I say something, you interrupt me. It's all for your own good."

"I know, my mom is the best mom in the world. Love you, MUA." Xu Ke finished speaking and playfully kissed her mother's face.

Xu Lin watched as his sister kissed their mother's face so affectionately, feeling a bit envious. Since he became an adult, their mother had deliberately kept her distance from him, and such intimate actions had not happened for a long time. He could only agree, "Yes, yes, Mom is the best mom in the world."

"Hmph, shameless. You just copy whatever I say." Xu Ke glared at her brother with disgust.

"Heh." Xu Lin was about to retort, but suddenly remembered the little foot between his knees. He had a plan in mind and lightly tapped his sister's sole with his index finger, looking at her and asking, "Can't I say it?"

Feeling the itchiness on the sole of her foot, Xu Ke's body trembled slightly. She looked at her brother's smug grin, her face turning red and white alternately. She reluctantly said, "Fine!"

Satisfied, Xu Lin felt like he hadn't had such a triumphant moment in a long time. The opportunity to make his sister suffer silently was rare. He took advantage of the situation and said, "Apologize to me!"

"Don't push it too far!" Xu Ke had a face as if she had eaten a fly.

Xu Lin pushed her with his hand and threatened, "Are you sure?"

At this point, Xu Ke's expression changed like a Sichuan Opera mask, but she had to lower her head under the roof. She was already afraid of itching, let alone the hidden place on the soles of her feet. In the end, she gritted her teeth and reluctantly said, "Fine, I'm sorry."

(TN: Sichuan Opera – It is known as "Bian Lian" (变脸), which literally translates to "face-changing". Performers wear colorful masks, and with lightning-fast hand movements, they change their masks instantaneously.)