Chapter 446: I Am a Normal Man
The Shen Family estate.
Pavilions and towers, small bridges over flowing streams—it was a picturesque, classical scene.
This estate, which once belonged to the Shentu family, had now been completely renovated and become the Shen Family’s residence.
Over the past few days, with Yan Qingshan’s guidance, Shen Lingyin had familiarized herself with many things, including the numerous businesses transferred to her name, and was gradually adapting.
However, she was only nineteen and still a university student, so her energy was limited.
With Yan Qingshan’s help, several elites from the Martial Arts Department were transferred to the Shen Family’s enterprises to become heads of various posts, easing the transition.
"A hundred people could live in an estate this large and it still wouldn’t feel crowded."
Zhang Rui was the first to sigh in admiration. According to the schedule, the people from her Zhang Martial Arts Hall would be moving into the Shen Family estate tomorrow, and this space was more than enough.
"Yeah, the Shentu family was a first-rate family, after all." Mu Jianni’s face was also full of envy.
Her Mu Family, like the Zhang Family, was currently only a second-rate family.
For all of this, Shen Lingyin was extremely grateful to Jiang Xinghai.
Whether in Jizhou or Central State, the Shen Family had only attained its current prestigious status because of Jiang Xinghai’s full support.
Jiang Xinghai smiled and said, "Actually, once the Shen and Leng Families have established their foundations, your Mu and Zhang Families can also progress step by step. Just take it slow."
"Brother Xinghai, are you saying my Mu Family can one day become a first-rate family?" Mu Jianni’s eyes lit up.
Zhang Rui’s eyes shone even brighter. "Master, does my Zhang Family have a chance too?"
"Of course you do." Jiang Xinghai gave them hope.
In truth, with just a little maneuvering on his part, both the Mu and Zhang Families could ascend to first-rate status.
But there was no need to rush things.
He was about to leave Central State and didn’t have time to continue managing this matter.
In the future, he could leave it to these families to plan carefully before making their move.
Setting that aside, his main goal was to promote the Shen Family’s growth.
Promoting the Leng Family was only something he did because of the connection between Leng Ning and the Yan Family.
The Mu Family had also had an opportunity, but their foundation was insufficient.
As for the Zhang Family, he had only brought them in to serve as guards for the Shen Family. They would only get a chance to strengthen their own family after proving their absolute loyalty.
「A short while later.」
The group chatted as they walked toward the main hall.
As they passed the swimming pool, the three women couldn’t help but exchange a glance.
Their gazes met briefly, and a decision was quickly made.
"Brother Xinghai, it’s only nine o’clock, and I’m not tired at all. Why don’t we go for a swim before bed?" Shen Lingyin asked, her eyes full of affection.
"The water temperature drops after autumn begins. Are you sure?" Jiang Xinghai glanced at the pool.
"Brother Xinghai, we’re all practitioners of Martial Arts. The water temperature won’t affect us," Mu Jianni said with a smile.
Zhang Rui nodded as well. "Yes, Master. With the four of us playing in the pool, we might even feel quite hot."
Jiang Xinghai looked up at the bright moonlight, then back at the water’s surface. "I don’t know about the water quality. If it affects your skin..."
"You don’t have to worry about that, Brother Xinghai. Chairman Yan personally had the water changed during the day." As Shen Lingyin spoke, she slipped off her outer jacket.
After a moment’s hesitation, Mu Jianni and Zhang Rui also began to slowly remove their clothes under the moonlight.
’Right in front of me... Aren’t you going to consider my feelings? I’m a normal man!’
Jiang Xinghai stood frozen in embarrassment as the three women’s figures became clearer and clearer under the moonlight.
A faint sheen covered their bodies, making their skin look as smooth as suet jade in the moonlight.
In that instant, Jiang Xinghai felt as if he were seeing three beautiful, snow-white sprites.
He had never before thought that beauty held such a great temptation, but today, he finally understood a certain saying.
Beauty that could be devoured.
"Brother Xinghai, it seems we don’t have any swimsuits."
Shen Lingyin wrapped her arms around her delicate frame. "Oh well, we’ll just treat it like soaking in a bathhouse."
With that, she jumped into the pool with a SPLASH.
"I’m coming too!" Mu Jianni followed right after.
Without a word, Zhang Rui also leaped into the pool.
The water in the pool rippled.
Seeing this, Jiang Xinghai didn’t say anything more, simply watching them quietly.
A strange feeling welled up inside him—it was warm, yet tinged with an inexplicable impulse.
’It’s one thing for Shen Lingyin to be so bold in front of him, but Mu Jianni is this unrestrained too?’
’And Zhang Rui... even if she is his maidservant, he hadn’t asked for anything. Shouldn’t she have some sense of modesty?’
Nevertheless, he sat down on a nearby deck chair to enjoy the view.
Under the moonlight, the three women played in the water, sending up splash after splash.
He couldn’t help but swallow, his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down.
The scene before him was simply too stimulating.
Even though he had been with so many women before, the sight of these three playing in the water gave him a different kind of sensory stimulation.
Their perfect figures, their snow-white skin, and their every curve seemed poised to steal his very soul.
A wicked glint instantly appeared in his eyes, and even his breathing grew ragged.
Zhang Rui’s voice suddenly rang out, "Master, aren’t you going to come down and play in the water with us?"