Chapter 297: Beauty Knocks at the Door at Night

Aunt Li quickly prepared a lavish dinner.

At the large dining table, only Xu Shaochen and Du Ruyan were seated.

“Mr. Xu, someone outside says they’re here to see you.”

Aunt Li walked in again and looked at Xu Shaochen as she spoke.

“Yes, let him in.”

Xu Shaochen nodded. It should be someone sent by Sun Hai with information about the dump truck driver.

“Mr. Xu, this is what you requested.”

As expected, after a while, a young man in a suit was brought in by Aunt Li. He respectfully handed an envelope to Xu Shaochen.

“Go ahead and eat.”

Xu Shaochen smiled slightly at Du Ruyan and then opened the envelope, beginning to read the driver’s information.

The information was quite ordinary. The dump truck driver was named Ma Buping, aged thirty-two. His parents had passed away early, and he had a wife and a son in elementary school.

Sun Hai even managed to investigate Ma Buping’s bank account and found no unusual large deposits.

On the surface, nothing seemed suspicious, but Xu Shaochen still didn’t dismiss his doubts about Ma Buping.

He would have to go to the police station tomorrow to see him. After all, Du Feng was his future father-in-law, and Du Jun was his future brother-in-law.

Now that both of them had died unexpectedly, Xu Shaochen felt it was necessary to uncover the truth, whether it was murder or an accident. It was not only to provide closure for Du Ruyan but also for the deceased Du Feng and Du Jun.

“Has your family offended anyone recently? Or do you have any business competitors?”

Xu Shaochen put down the envelope, ate, and asked Du Ruyan. Aunt Li’s cooking was indeed excellent.

Du Ruyan thought for a moment, then shook her head, “No, our family has reached the top in this industry. There’s not much competition left in Jiangzhou. If it’s from another region, I wouldn’t know. My father and brother never talked about it at home.”

Xu Shaochen nodded thoughtfully, wondering who benefited the most from Du Feng and Du Jun’s sudden deaths.

That night, after comforting Du Ruyan, Xu Shaochen stayed in the guest room of the Du family.

“Knock knock knock…”

Xu Shaochen was still thinking about Du Feng and Du Jun’s car accident when there was a sudden knock on his door.

Xu Shaochen got up to open the door and found Du Ruyan standing outside.

“Ruyan, it’s late. Why aren’t you resting? What are you doing here?”

Xu Shaochen looked at Du Ruyan and asked. She was wearing only a silver-gray silk nightgown with a short hem, leaving much to the imagination.

“Brother Shaochen, I can’t sleep. Every time I close my eyes, I only see my father and brother. I… I want to sleep with you.”

Her voice was soft as she finished speaking, her face flushed, and her hands nervously twisted the hem of her skirt. She clearly knew this request was unusual.

“This… how about you sleep on the bed, and I’ll sleep on the floor?”

Xu Shaochen suggested a compromise. Right now, he didn’t have any improper thoughts about Du Ruyan; otherwise, it would be taking advantage of her situation.

“Brother Shaochen, the bed is big enough. We can each take one half. Please, I can’t sleep alone.”

Du Ruyan’s eyes were wide and watery as she pleaded with him.

“Alright, alright, come in.”

Xu Shaochen couldn’t bring himself to turn her away—it would hurt her self-esteem too much.

After all, for a girl to knock on a door out of fear and ask to sleep with you, it takes courage. Rejecting her would be too cruel.

That night, Xu Shaochen and Du Ruyan lay on opposite sides of the bed, backs turned to each other.

At first, Xu Shaochen’s body and nerves were tense, but the lingering effects of the alcohol soon put him to sleep.

In the middle of the night, Xu Shaochen, half-asleep, felt as if someone was on top of him. At first, he thought he was dreaming and instinctively reached out.

Suddenly, Xu Shaochen snapped awake and opened his eyes.

He saw Du Ruyan, naked, lying on top of him, kissing him repeatedly on the face.

“What are you doing, Ruyan?”

Startled, Xu Shaochen instinctively reached out to push Du Ruyan off him.

“Brother Shaochen, take me. There’s no one else for me. I can’t trust anyone else. Please, take me.”

But Du Ruyan held him tightly and whispered in his ear with a choked voice.

“Alright, Ruyan, get down first. This isn’t the right time…” Xu Shaochen gently tried to persuade her.

But Du Ruyan shook her head, “No, Brother Shaochen, I’ll only feel safe if I become your woman. You’re the only family I have left.”

Xu Shaochen said nothing further. He just reached out and gently stroked her delicate face, while Du Ruyan’s hands slid down his waist…

………

The next morning.

When Xu Shaochen opened his eyes, Du Ruyan was already awake, staring blankly at him while resting her head on his chest.

“What are you looking at? I never thought that I, Xu Shaochen, would be turned on my head by a little girl.”

Xu Shaochen caught Du Ruyan’s soft hands. After last night, he felt even more determined to uncover the truth behind Du Feng and Du Jun’s deaths. Otherwise, he’d never be at peace.

He truly hadn’t expected Du Ruyan to be so bold. In hindsight, she had probably made up her mind the moment she knocked on his door.

The sudden change in her family had changed her as well. She desperately needed someone she could rely on, someone who could provide her with a sense of security.

Last night, Du Ruyan had laid down all her pride and dignity as a daughter. If Xu Shaochen had pushed her away, they might never have spoken to each other again.

With her face flushed in embarrassment, Du Ruyan silently leaned against Xu Shaochen’s chest. After giving herself to him, she felt much more at ease.

“Let’s get up and head to the police station.”

“Ah!”

Xu Shaochen lifted the blanket, causing Du Ruyan to squeal and hurriedly cover herself, her face turning so red it seemed as though it could bleed.

“So now you know how to be shy.”

Xu Shaochen couldn’t help but tease as he began to get dressed.

Du Ruyan, also blushing, carefully got out of bed.

The darkness had given her the courage last night, but now, in the light, she was truly shy about being naked in front of Xu Shaochen.

After dressing, the two went downstairs.

“Mr. Xu, Miss, breakfast is ready. I’ve also sent a portion to Mr. Long’s house.”

Aunt Li saw Du Ruyan and, having been through this herself, immediately understood what had happened the night before.

“Thank you for the trouble, Aunt Li.”

Xu Shaochen smiled and nodded, expressing his gratitude.