Chapter 106 Chapter 104: A Heart Stirred by Spring

A sleepless night gave way to a leisurely slumber the following morning. However, at dawn, Mu Mu’s call came through immediately. The little girl had been eagerly anticipating her date with Ye Chen today, so excited about their plan to go shopping together that she could hardly sleep. Without delay, she hurried over to Xinhai Apartments early in the morning. Having taken a bus for over half an hour from home, upon arrival, she didn’t rush upstairs but thoughtfully bought breakfast for Ye Chen before calling him. Ever since she was young, Mu Mu had been considerate, knowing well that arriving unannounced was impolite.

“Good morning, Mu Mu!” Ye Chen opened his eyes—it was already past eight-thirty.

“Brother Chen, good morning! Are you up yet?” Mu Mu’s voice sounded like a nightingale’s song in spring, bright and invigorating. Ye Chen took a deep breath and said, “I’m up. Come on up!”

No sooner had they hung up than there was a knock on the door. Ye Chen rubbed his reddened eyes and went to answer. There stood Mu Mu, already dressed and made up in a pristine white school uniform, looking fresh and charming like a schoolgirl. She held the breakfast in her hand and said, “Brother Chen, here’s your breakfast: soy milk and fried dough sticks, teehee...”

“Little girl, coming so early!” Ye Chen yawned. “It’s not easy to have a weekend off.”

“What’s wrong? Brother Chen, are you sleepy? If you want, you can sleep a bit longer—I’ll just stay here.” Mu Mu blinked her big eyes, looking utterly endearing. Ye Chen jumped up from the sofa and said, “No worries. Since I promised you, I’ll spend the whole day with you!”

“That’s great!” Mu Mu was overjoyed, practically bouncing three feet off the ground. She leaned in and planted a quick kiss on Ye Chen’s cheek before darting into the room, cheeks flushed. Ye Chen touched the warm spot she had kissed—this little girl was definitely stirring with springtime feelings.

After a quick wash, Ye Chen hurriedly finished breakfast and took Mu Mu by the hand, heading out.

On a big weekend, they walked toward the South Gate pedestrian street. The weekend crowd there was packed and bustling. Ye Chen finally found a parking spot and parked his old, shabby little Alto. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to drive his BMW Z4, but it was too conspicuous. Driving the flashy car might get him recognized. Since the last time he’d driven the fiery red BMW, he’d stuck with this beat-up Alto, a second-hand car he’d painstakingly earned.

“Mu Mu, what do you plan to buy today?” Ye Chen asked curiously. Yesterday, she had kept it a secret.

“I... I want to buy underwear!” Mu Mu blushed, hesitating before finally confessing. Ye Chen was stunned. “Didn’t you buy some last time?”

“No, that was bras!” Mu Mu’s cheeks reddened.

“Well, I don’t get it,” Ye Chen shook his head helplessly. The little girl was growing; her body was developing rapidly, so underwear needed frequent changing. Ye Chen glanced at Mu Mu’s rounded, perky backside—it had indeed grown more shapely and alluring, so much so that even Ye Chen felt tempted to reach out and touch it. Mu Mu, catching his glance, turned even redder.

They found an Alice lingerie shop and went inside. A salesperson approached, but Mu Mu politely declined assistance this time. She wanted to pick out the underwear herself, though mainly to get Ye Chen’s opinion—what kind of underwear would please her beloved Brother Chen?

“Brother Chen, last time when I bought bras, you gave me lots of advice, and they’re very comfortable,” Mu Mu linked arms with Ye Chen, “so this time I brought you along to help pick out underwear. You don’t mind, do you?”

“Well...” Ye Chen smiled awkwardly. “Mu Mu, you really think I’m omnipotent? What do I know?”

“Just try!” Mu Mu pointed at the colorful array of women’s underwear on the shelves—vibrant, various styles, from low-waisted to high-waisted; from cartoon prints to sexy and playful designs. She grabbed a few and asked, “Brother Chen, are these okay?”

“I... I think so,” Ye Chen nodded.

“Then... shall we buy them?” Mu Mu asked eagerly.

“Buy them all!” Ye Chen nodded hastily, imagining how wonderful they’d look on Mu Mu. She dragged him to the cashier, paid, and the two dashed out of the lingerie shop. Leaning close to Ye Chen’s ear, Mu Mu shyly whispered, “Brother Chen, I’ll wear them for you when we get home, okay?”

A shiver ran through Ye Chen. His eyes widened, and a mischievous fire ignited in his lower abdomen, instantly forming a tent. Mu Mu’s cheeks flushed as she hurriedly tugged Ye Chen’s arm to leave. Walking side by side, they looked like a sweet young couple. Mu Mu led him toward the food street.

The South Gate Food Street was a cultural landmark in Jianghuai City, long established since the city’s development. The citizens treasured their love of food—anything that flew, ran, or swam could become a delicacy here.

Giant scorpions, skinned rats, grilled cockroaches...

Mu Mu jumped back in horror at the sights. Ye Chen showed no fear, treating these seemingly frightening creatures as delicious treats.

“Brother Chen, you actually eat scorpions?” Mu Mu’s eyes grew huge in disbelief.

“Hehe, it’s very nourishing!” Ye Chen grinned. “Best eaten raw, but grilled is good too.”

“Yuck, that’s disgusting!” Mu Mu quickly distanced herself. Ye Chen happily munched on a skewer of grilled scorpion, dangling its tail and teasing Mu Mu, who squealed and fled in adorable fright.

Suddenly, Ye Chen spotted a familiar figure—Li Cheng, head of security at Tianya Group. What was he doing here? Ye Chen blinked, initially planning to surprise the greedy fellow, but after following him a few steps, he saw a man in a black suit slip Li Cheng a leather bag as they brushed past.

Ye Chen froze, baffled by the scene. He couldn’t understand what Li Cheng was up to, but something clicked. He quietly tailed Li Cheng. Li Cheng tucked the leather envelope inside his clothes, glanced around, bought a skewer of grilled lamb at a stall, then quickly left. Ye Chen wanted to follow but stopped when Li Cheng entered the parking lot.

“This is strange. What’s Li Cheng planning?” Ye Chen frowned.

“Brother Chen, what are you doing?” Mu Mu called from nearby, watching Ye Chen’s back.

“Oh, nothing!” Ye Chen shook his head, turned, and joined her. “Just ran into an old friend.”

Meeting Li Cheng left Ye Chen uneasy; his right eyelid twitched uncontrollably. He attributed it to lack of sleep. Seeing Ye Chen distracted, Mu Mu suggested heading back to Xinhai Apartments before noon. After all, they had finished their shopping and strolling, and the midday sun was scorching.

Back home, they turned on the air conditioning, feeling much cooler. After resting briefly on the sofa, Mu Mu jumped up, holding the bag of underwear with a bright smile. “Brother Chen, I... I’m going to change and show you, okay?”

“Okay!” Ye Chen didn’t hesitate to agree. His inner longing compelled him to respond immediately, though he instantly regretted his eagerness, not wanting to seem so eager. Mu Mu blushed deeply before dashing into the room, her heart pounding wildly.

She worried silently—what if Brother Chen couldn’t control himself? Should she resist? But would resisting make him lose interest? Yet if she didn’t resist, would he respect her less? Her thoughts tangled fiercely. Standing before the mirror behind the door, she clenched her fists and told herself, “Mu Mu, keep going. Don’t you like Brother Chen? Didn’t you say on your eighteenth birthday you’d give yourself to him?”

Then she quickly removed her blouse—a white shirt—and below, a black striped skirt. As the shirt slipped off, it revealed the white Chanel bra beneath. Chanel was a luxury brand; such expensive lingerie was incomparable to cheap street goods, with exquisite design, material, and craftsmanship. Mu Mu’s already proud bosom looked even more enticing in it.

“So big!” Mu Mu marveled, enchanted by her own curves. She then took off the skirt and pulled off her old panties, replacing them with the new ones she’d just bought. The old ones had grown tight with her developing figure—her backside had become rounder and firmer, much to her chagrin. Both her chest and hips were expanding; bras and panties alike needed replacing.

Mu Mu slipped on the new panties: white fabric embroidered with floral patterns, a small flower pinned on the right side, eye-catching and charming. She opened the door, her face as red as a ripe apple, eyes watery, hands trembling as she hesitated to step out, as if facing a formidable challenge. She bit her lip and whispered, “Come on, Brother Chen’s not a bad person!”

Then she stepped out.

Ye Chen sat on the sofa, clutching a beer can, still thinking about Li Cheng’s odd behavior at the food street. Suddenly, Mu Mu appeared from the room. His eyes nearly popped out. With beer in his mouth, he swallowed hard. Mu Mu’s smooth, delicate skin and shapely figure captivated him completely. She covered her most private areas with her hands, squeezing her full chest so tightly that her ample curves nearly spilled out, almost revealing a glimpse.

Ye Chen’s breath quickened uncontrollably. Mu Mu blushed, head lowered, a strand of hair falling over her cheeks, looking irresistibly charming and shy. Ye Chen swallowed several times, voice trembling: “Mu Mu... what are you doing?”

“Brother Chen, do I look good?” Mu Mu turned shyly, looking over her shoulder. “This is the new underwear I bought today!”

Ye Chen’s eyes widened again. Seeing her firm, full hips turned toward him, he was nearly overcome—his pants tightened, and his thoughts darkened. He gazed at the white panties embroidered with subtle flowers.

Swallowing again, his eyes reddened. This little girl was clearly testing his limits. If this continued, no one knew if he could control the fire burning low inside him. He took several deep breaths and urgently said, “Put your clothes on quickly! You’re pushing me to my limit!”

“Hehe...” Mu Mu, seeing Ye Chen’s embarrassment, grew bolder. She struck several irresistibly seductive poses, forcing Ye Chen’s hands to grip the sofa tightly as he fought to restrain himself. Mu Mu changed into several more alluring pairs of underwear. Ye Chen finally understood that agonizing feeling of wanting but not daring.

Mu Mu then wore a wildly sexy studded panty, straddled Ye Chen, held his head close, and whispered in his ear, “Brother Chen, if you want me, don’t hold back. Mu Mu is always yours!”

Ye Chen felt like crying out of frustration. This little girl knew he wouldn’t truly claim her, yet she constantly provoked his boundaries. Holding Mu Mu close, her proud curves pressed warmly against his chest. In this summer heat, the heat radiating from her was almost palpable.

“Mu Mu, we... we really can’t do this!” Ye Chen shook his head urgently. “If your mother knew, she’d hate me. You’re her only daughter, do you understand?”

“I...” Mu Mu lowered her head. “I’m an adult now, not a child.”

“Silly girl, Brother Chen isn’t just anyone, and you’re not just anyone. I can’t say what the future holds. Will you wait for me? When I see clearly, I’ll decide if I want you, okay?” Ye Chen looked at Mu Mu with tenderness.

“Mm-hmm.” Mu Mu nodded, cheeks flushed, lips pressed softly against Ye Chen’s.

They kissed without hesitation.