After saving milfs, they all want to own me
Chapter 41 - 041 Zhao Shumin’s Gift

Chapter 41: 041 Zhao Shumin’s Gift

The young man following Zhao Shumin was originally a very timid person.

Just a moment ago, he was stirred by Zhao Shumin’s figure.

He thought about approaching to see if there was any chance of developing something with this woman.

If it worked out, then every night in Shanghai would truly be heavenly.

But at this moment, he heard Li Zhiyan shout at him to get lost.

Frightened to the point his legs went weak, he flushed red and turned to run away.

During this era, the cost of committing crimes is too high, so he wouldn’t dare truly act recklessly.

Even if Li Zhiyan hadn’t intervened, at most he would have dared to harass Zhao Shumin for a little while.

After the young man left.

Zhao Shumin’s heart was still racing wildly, unable to calm down. She started thinking about the rolling pin she used for making noodles.

Although Li Zhiyan was somewhat reluctant to let Zhao Shumin go, he also knew that continuing in this way wouldn’t be right.

Now, his relationship with this shrew was rather harmonious, and the past grievances had all faded away.

Besides, since they were neighbors sharing rent, he still needed to maintain a good relationship with Aunt Zhao.

Zhao Shumin patted her chest, clearly still shaken and fearful.

At any time, when a woman faces such a situation, she would feel extremely scared.

As Zhao Shumin patted her chest, her actions completely captivated Li Zhiyan’s gaze.

"Are you alright, Aunt?"

"Mmm... I’m fine now. But I was so scared—he wanted to molest me."

Putting the pepper spray back into her already peeling bag, Zhao Shumin’s heart gradually calmed down.

"Aunt, let’s go home first."

"Alright."

The two walked home together, though Zhao Shumin was still haunted by a lingering fear.

"It’s a good thing I had you, Xiao Yan, it’s really a good thing."

Though she often came off as a shrew, deep down she was undeniably a woman, and in situations like this, she felt utterly powerless.

"By the way, Xiao Yan."

"Why were you here just now?"

Zhao Shumin was genuinely puzzled and curious why Li Zhiyan showed up at that moment.

"Aunt, I noticed you went out to work overtime today. I remember bumping into you in this area before when you came to work."

"So I thought it might not be safe for you and decided to check out your workplace."

"I didn’t expect to run into something like this."

A warm feeling spread through Zhao Shumin’s heart.

This child really cared deeply for her—as evidenced by his concern even when she was working overtime. His kindness was genuinely heartfelt.

Reflecting on everything, Zhao Shumin felt a twinge of guilt about ripping Li Zhiyan’s shirt before.

"Xiao Yan, thank you so much."

"If it weren’t for you, Aunt really would’ve been in danger this time."

"I really shouldn’t have treated you the way I did back then."

Li Zhiyan smiled and replied, "Aunt Zhao, you didn’t know the situation at the time, so you can’t really be blamed."

Li Zhiyan remembered clearly how Zhao Shumin once scratched up the aunt next door so badly that she bled.

But that incident truly wasn’t Zhao Aunt’s fault—the other aunt’s character was indeed questionable.

Regardless, Li Zhiyan knew deep down that Zhao Shumin was, at her core, an inherently kind person.

"Alright, Xiao Yan, let’s head home now."

As they walked, Zhao Shumin couldn’t help but replay the scene of Li Zhiyan saving her in her mind.

Over the years, Zhao Shumin had always been treated as insignificant at home. When her parents found out she was a girl, they had even tried more than once to terminate her.

From childhood to adulthood, she grew up surrounded by disdain and humiliation.

Her marriage didn’t make things better—she became a victim of domestic violence. Later, her husband began an affair with an unattractive mistress and eventually divorced her.

Afterward, she raised Shang Shunsheng all by herself.

Because she was very attractive and well-endowed, many people tried to harass her.

Many wanted to take advantage of her—as a widow, if she weren’t a shrew, she’d have long been completely crushed. Over time, Zhao Shumin developed her thoroughly combative shrew personality.

But none of this changed the essential kindness at the core of her character.

"Aunt Zhao, you know, you’re quite gentle when you’re calm."

Li Zhiyan looked at the now serene Zhao Shumin walking beside him and smiled as he spoke.

The difference between the current Zhao Shumin and the woman who had straddled him and torn up his T-shirt was truly striking.

"I wasn’t always like this, really—it’s just because I’ve been bullied too much."

"In the future, Aunt will never treat you in that way again, Xiao Yan. You’re such a good kid."

As she spoke, Zhao Shumin thought about Li Zhiyan’s habit of "taking other people’s things."

Unaware that she had misunderstood Li Zhiyan, she believed his habit would eventually land him in jail.

After all, stealing other people’s stockings and high heels was definitely dangerous—it would surely lead to legal consequences.

"Mmm, Aunt, I believe you’re really a gentle woman underneath it all."

Back at the apartment, after parting ways, Li Zhiyan returned to his room intending to sleep. As he glanced at the carton of milk he had previously been drinking, he noticed it had somehow ended up in the drawer.

Feeling too tired to think further, Li Zhiyan simply decided to rest first. After all, as a working man, he had to return to the grind at work tomorrow—it wasn’t as though he had much time to waste.

Just as he was lying down, a knock sounded at his door.

"Xiao Yan, open the door."

Recognizing Zhao Shumin’s voice, Li Zhiyan walked over to open the door.

By now, Zhao Shumin had changed into an old black nightdress. Her hair was damp—clearly, she had just taken a shower.

The scent of her body wash drifted over, causing Li Zhiyan to feel slightly warm.

Zhao Aunt appeared entirely relaxed, in the state of absolute calm one has before going to bed.

"Aunt Zhao..."

"What’s up? Is something wrong?"

Li Zhiyan swallowed nervously, feeling as though he were in a dream.

Could it be... the kind of scene from those little stories he liked to read was going to happen?

"Xiao Yan, Aunt wanted to talk to you about that habit you have of taking other people’s clothes."

At that moment, a sound came from the neighboring wall.

Embarrassment brought a slight flush to Zhao Shumin’s face.

"Aunt understands that young people often have endless energy every day."

"So, if you have certain thoughts, it’s actually quite normal."

"But there are some things you absolutely mustn’t do, Xiao Yan."

She brought out from behind herself a piece of clothing.

In a hushed tone, Zhao Shumin said, "Xiao Yan, this is Aunt’s T-shirt."

"If you like clothes, Aunt can give this one to you."

"But you absolutely mustn’t go out and steal other people’s clothes anymore."

"If you get caught, you could really end up in jail."

"If you ever have a certain... fantasy..."

"Well, as long as Aunt can help you, I wouldn’t mind, Xiao Yan."