Before they knew it, the three of them were completely engrossed in the show.
The program was detailing the harm caused by naked loans in college campuses, and how even some vocational and high schools were affected.
"Son-in-law, you should educate Yao Nan more when you get back. See if she's been tricked by anyone. This stuff is really harmful," Shen Ruyu said passionately.
The pace of the show quickened, and it then discussed how adults were being exploited, trapped in a cycle of high-interest loans.
Shen Ruyu, after watching this, immediately cursed, "Last time, Zhang Xinda suspected your brother-in-law of being involved in this. Turns out, your brother-in-law hadn't touched any of it. I think Zhang Xinda, with his smooth talking, is probably into this stuff himself."
"No job, spending money like water, relying on his parents for support—where does he get all that money from…"
Yao Xin felt even more guilty, feeling like the show was talking directly about her.
Next, the show presented some statistics: many young women were trapped by loan sharks and forced into illegal activities to make quick money to pay off their debts.
More than half of them ended up selling their bodies and becoming escorts, thus starting down a path of no return…
Before they knew it, it was 2 AM. Shen Ruyu, who had drunk half a bottle of red wine, yawned and said, "You two keep watching. Mom's going to sleep!"
She seemed a bit tipsy. Xu Bin thought about going back to his room and then making a move on his mother-in-law later.
"I'm going to sleep too."
"Mom, I'll sleep in little sister's room tonight."
"Another air conditioner on—you kids don't know how to save money. Remember to turn off the air conditioner and TV before you sleep."
The door to the master bedroom closed. Xu Bin stretched and put out his cigarette, saying, "Goodnight, sister. I'm going to sleep too."
Xu Bin was thinking about how to make his move but didn't overthink it. Yao Xin, meanwhile, stood up unsteadily and panted, "Brother-in-law, help me to my room. I feel dizzy."
Xu Bin saw that she had drunk a bottle and a half of red wine, plus a few cans before that—she was definitely a heavy drinker.
Earlier, she was anxious and guilty, drinking non-stop without needing any encouragement. Especially hearing her mother and brother-in-law casually discussing the show's content, her emotions were all over the place.
Drinking to forget your sorrows only makes you sorrowful… Xu Bin's eyes lit up, his first thought being that his sister-in-law was trying to seduce him??
But he thought it over and realized it was unlikely. Currently, his affinity with her wasn't high enough, and she was such a proud and picky person. If they were to get serious, it would be a tough road.
The system's judgment was correct; using money would be more effective.
"Alright!"
Xu Bin immediately went to support her, turning off the TV, air conditioner, and the living room lights. He groped his way to her, feeling her soft and curvaceous body through her thin nightgown. A wave of alcohol and her hot, feminine breath hit him, and his already subsiding desire stirred again.
"Slow, slow down!"
Yao Xin was really tipsy, her steps unsteady as she leaned on Xu Bin. Going up the stairs, she stumbled, and Xu Bin almost fell with her.
Seeing this, he realized she was genuinely drunk, not trying to seduce him. He gritted his teeth and picked her up in a princess carry. Yao Xin seemed to lose her balance, spinning and feeling nauseous.
At 1.7 meters tall, she wasn't light, and with her hourglass figure, being drunk made her even heavier. If it weren't for his enhanced strength, Xu Bin might not have been able to carry her.
Reaching Yao Le'er's room, he put her on the bed and let out a sigh of relief.
Yao Xin mumbled something incoherently and lay down carelessly. Xu Bin stroked his chin, thinking that since she was so drunk, this was a perfect chance to complete the leg task.
Afterward, he could clean up, and she might not even remember it the next day.
"Ding… System alert: Any form of drunk, drugged, or forced sex will be considered cheating and the task will be forfeited."
Xu Bin cursed under his breath, thinking that the system was getting stricter. He couldn't even sneak a quick one.
He thought for a moment, poured her a glass of water, and placed it on the bedside table before leaving. Originally, he wanted to take advantage of her drunken state, but he was afraid she wasn't drunk enough. If she remembered anything, it might affect his future plans. Better to be patient and not rush things.
Taking his mother-in-law… When Xu Bin closed the door, he was already hard and aching. Thinking about his mother-in-law's deep, alluring cleavage from earlier, the alcohol in his blood stream surged, and his temperature rose uncontrollably.
Mother-in-law Shen Ruyu: Affinity 88%, Mood: Happy, Satisfied, Calm.
Confirming his wife was still asleep, Xu Bin tiptoed downstairs and tried the handle of his mother-in-law's room, finding it locked.
"Who is it?"
A soft voice, but Shen Ruyu was still awake and had heard him. She asked quietly, "Who's there?"
"It's me, open the door, Mom."
Xu Bin's voice was low. There was a long silence from within the room, with no response.
"Mom, pretending to sleep won't work. Do you want me to knock on your door?"
That would wake up Yao Nan. Suddenly, a trembling voice came from the room, very close, as if Shen Ruyu was standing right behind the door:
"Little Bin, Mom's a bit drunk and wants to sleep."
"You've had a lot to drink too. Don't cause any trouble and go to sleep."
Her voice was trembling, clearly nervous. Mother-in-law Shen Ruyu: Affinity 88%, Mood: Hesitant, Torn, Anxious.
Her hesitation and inner conflict gave Xu Bin hope because her emotions didn't include any dislike or resistance.
"Mom, I have something to discuss with you."
"What is it? It can wait until tomorrow."
Seeing his mother-in-law's firm attitude, Xu Bin didn't want to knock on her door in the middle of the night, creating a big commotion that might wake his wife.
Xu Bin hesitated, deciding to give up, but thinking about his mother-in-law's full, round breasts in the dark, he hadn't even seen them up close yet, and he felt unsatisfied.
With lust clouding his judgment, he blurted out, "Mom, big sister is drunk, and I took her to her room. Now she's passed out on little sister's bed."
"Tonight, Nan gave me a blowjob for half an hour but didn't finish. Holding big sister, I'm really uncomfortable. If you don't want to see me, I'll go to big sister's room now."
"She's so drunk she won't know what's happening, and I can do whatever I want. Big sister's body is something I really admire."
After saying this, Xu Bin was nervous, afraid her affinity would drop, or she would have a negative reaction.
Mother-in-law Shen Ruyu: Affinity 88%, Mood: Suspicious, Worried, Resigned.