Starting Off By Confessing To My Classmate's Mother

Looking at Rao Shiyun, who was holding his hand so close, Li Zhiyan felt an odd sense of nostalgia.

If he could just… relive that childhood feeling...

He mentally scolded himself. What a depraved thought!

Hormones, it seemed, were at the root of a person's desires. Now that he was back in his youthful prime, his mind was more susceptible to being led astray.

But, come to think of it, wasn't it a kind of happiness too?

Rao Shiyun's hand was soft, smooth, and comforting in his grasp, making him reluctant to let go. And Aunt Rao was undeniably beautiful.

Her shapely legs, especially, were a sight that stirred thoughts he struggled to control.

Beside them, her son, Liu Zifeng, listened to his mom showering praise on Li Zhiyan, his least favorite person. An acidic feeling of resentment brewed within him—he wanted nothing more than to punch this guy.

But he held back, swallowing his pride.

Li Meifeng, Rao Shiyun's close friend, chuckled from the side, "Looks like our beautiful Shiyun has taken a real liking to this young man."

"Well then, you two should have a good chat tonight."

The rest of the evening, Rao Shiyun seemed thrilled to be conversing with Li Zhiyan. To him, her words were subtly suggestive, but he sensed her playfulness was harmless. If anyone crossed the line, though, she'd likely set them straight.

And he realized he wasn't drawn to all older women—only the attractive ones. For instance, Aunt Li Meifeng's unremarkable appearance did little for him.

But Aunt Rao and Aunt Gu… they truly made his heart race.

For over half an hour, Rao Shiyun kept up the conversation, still holding his hand. Gu Wanzhou, watching from the side, felt increasingly uneasy, a touch of jealousy creeping in.

Why was she so close with Xiaoyan? She had known him first, after all, yet now Rao Shiyun was the one chatting with him so animatedly.

It wasn't like she ever intended to actually entertain "little horse pulling big cart" with him, but at that moment, her natural instincts stirred feelings of envy.

...

Eventually, they all began leaving the hotel. Yu Sisi was feeling down; seeing Li Zhiyan make fifty thousand at just eighteen had made her question her earlier judgment.

So, she returned to the car without a word.

Rao Shiyun lingered by the hotel entrance with Li Zhiyan, still chatting.

"Xiaoyan, let's exchange QQs. That way, if Auntie has any computer questions, I'll know who to ask."

To an adult, even changing the screen resolution felt like hacking, so someone like Li Zhiyan—who could fix issues that had stumped experts—was nothing short of amazing in her eyes.

Li Meifeng, seizing a moment when no one else was around, teased, "Shiyun, you're really fond of this young man, huh? Why don't you make him your godson?"

She winked at Li Zhiyan, "How about it, Xiaoyan? Like the idea of having Aunt Rao as your godmother?"

She added with a mischievous grin, "That way, you'd never go hungry!"

Rao Shiyun, normally the flirty one, felt a bit embarrassed. This woman knew no bounds.

"Oh, hush!"

"Xiaoyan, don't mind her; she's always like this."

Rao Shiyun said this while exchanging QQ contacts with him.

Not far off, Liu Zifeng was seething. To him, his mother was almost goddess-like, yet here she was, holding hands with Li Zhiyan, even exchanging QQs.

What is he up to?!

Yet, he dared not step in—his mother was gentle with others but strict with him.

Li Meifeng, unfazed, chuckled. "Seriously, Xiaoyan, having a godmother isn't a bad deal. Just think, she'd take great care of you!"

Li Zhiyan glanced at her, feeling a warmth rising to his face.

Rao Shiyun, meanwhile, was feeling genuinely moved. After their long conversation, she had grown fond of this young man from a single-parent household. His self-sufficiency and achievements despite his circumstances made her heart ache with admiration.

Would having a godson like this be so bad?

"Xiaoyan, would you like to be my godson?"

Rao Shiyun affectionately patted him on the head, a hint of playfulness in her voice.

Li Zhiyan thought it over before gently declining.

While having a well-off godmother would be convenient, it could complicate things in the future.

After all, if she became his godmother, certain lines couldn't be crossed.

"Let's keep it simple, Aunt Rao. I'll always think of you as family," he said with a smile.

Hearing this, Rao Shiyun felt a pang of emotion. She moved closer and gave him a gentle hug.

"Good boy."

As he felt her embrace, Li Zhiyan noted the boundless warmth of Aunt Rao's affection—she truly was an extraordinary woman at forty-two.

"Auntie has to go now. Stay in touch."

Though their acquaintance was brief, Rao Shiyun genuinely appreciated this resilient young man.

"Goodbye, Auntie."

Watching her Audi A6 pull away, Li Zhiyan suddenly heard Gu Wanzhou's voice.

"Li Zhiyan."

"Aunt Gu."

He turned and looked at her. Compared to Aunt Rao, Aunt Gu was a bit more reserved, yet her calm elegance was equally enchanting.

"Xiaoyan, come by Auntie's house sometime. I'll cook for you."

Although the idea of "little horse pulling big cart" had never crossed her mind, after everything that happened today, she felt a lingering guilt toward him.

Such a kind, driven young man…

Learning programming on his own likely demanded countless hours, yet he had managed to solve Liu Yan's company's issues. He must have worked himself to the bone, maybe even pulling all-nighters.

But she had assumed he'd gone to such lengths just to follow her, to act as though they were "fated."

And she'd treated him with suspicion, thinking he was driven by ulterior motives.

Given how sensitive and love-starved he must be, her coldness had probably hurt him deeply.

"Really, Auntie? You're not upset with me?"

Li Zhiyan gently held Gu Wanzhou's hand, a subtle first connection.

Gu Wanzhou's heart softened. Poor boy, she thought. Without a strong support system, he was so perceptive to others' emotions.

She affectionately touched his cheek, "Of course not. If you ever want to talk, reach out to Auntie anytime."

"Thank you for being so kind, Aunt Gu."

He briefly hugged her before letting go.

Li Zhiyan realized then how much warmth she harbored behind her composed exterior. She truly was deeper than he initially thought.

Seeing him hug her, Gu Wanzhou remembered how Rao Shiyun had embraced him earlier. A strange feeling of satisfaction filled her chest, balancing the unease she felt.

In that moment, she suddenly felt her guilt intensify.

Just then, his system activated with a new task notification.

"Gu Wanzhou has invited you to her home."

"Go to her home tomorrow for dinner and provide her a shoulder and leg massage to alleviate her muscle soreness."

"Reward: ¥20,000."

"Note: Massage skills now uploading. Once acquired, you will possess advanced massage techniques to relieve tension."

Li Zhiyan's heart skipped a beat.

Forgive me, system. I'll never call you weak again!

With skills like these, he could easily make a fortune.

"Aunt Gu, could I come over tomorrow?"

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