My classmates' mothers are praying for children; I have a river of mother and child.

Chapter 9: The road has widened! Auntie is a network of connections!

Despite the hot water washing over her skin, Jiang Xue felt cold all over.

The red marks on my shoulder became even more glaring as they soaked in the water, like branding marks etched onto my skin and into my heart.

She rubbed the marks vigorously, a stinging pain shooting through her fingertips.

But that red stain just wouldn't go away, like the humiliation and throbbing that Su Nan brought her, clinging to her and making it hard for her to breathe.

"Damn it..."

Jiang Xue gritted her teeth, her voice choked with sobs, it was hard to tell whether she was angry or aggrieved.

Since getting married, as the female CEO of Jiangcheng, she has always been the one who is in control of others. How could she have ever been controlled by an eighteen-year-old boy like this?

But now she has no other choice.

Su Nan's threat was like a knife to her throat; with the slightest pressure, her carefully cultivated reputation, company, and family would collapse instantly.

After taking a shower

Jiang Xue walked out of the bathroom wrapped in a bath towel and casually sprayed some perfume to cover up the lingering scent.

I had just reached the bedside when my phone started vibrating rapidly.

The news from southern Jiangsu on the screen was particularly jarring, its mockery undisguised.

[Aunt Jiang, are you done bathing? Have you covered up the red marks on your shoulders? Don't be careless; you'll be in trouble if you're caught.]

Upon seeing the message, Jiang Xue trembled with anger, her fingers gripping her phone so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh.

She wanted to block him, she wanted to rant and rave, but reason held her back—she couldn't take any risks.

Taking a deep breath, she suppressed her anger and replied stiffly with her fingertips.

Don't worry about it, I'll handle it myself. You'd better keep quiet, or we'll both go down together.

The message had barely been sent when Su Nan called.

The ringing was particularly jarring in the quiet bedroom. Jiang Xue was startled and quickly answered the phone, lowering her voice and sounding impatient.

"What are you trying to do now? I told you I'll handle it, so don't bother me anymore."

On the other end of the phone, Su Nan's voice was light and assertive, without uttering a single unnecessary word:

"Aunt Jiang, don't be so angry. I'm not here to brag about my recent victory, but to discuss something important."

"I don't have time for idle chatter. Get to the point."

Jiang Xue's voice was as cold as ice; she didn't want to have anything to do with him for even a second.

Su Nan didn't care at all and slowly opened her mouth:

"I know you have a wide network of connections and know many wealthy women, especially those who are eager to have children. You must have come into contact with quite a few of them."

Jiang Xue's heart sank, and she instantly guessed his thoughts, her tone becoming even colder.

"What are you trying to do? I'm not going to introduce business to you."

"It won't hurt you to introduce me to someone."

Su Nan's tone was assertive, yet threatening.

"Within 30 days, I must help ten women realize their dreams. If I fail, I will die, and you will fall from grace."

"Of course, if it works out, I'll give you benefits you won't believe, things that will absolutely satisfy you!"

He paused, then tried to entice him.

"For every client you refer, I'll give you a generous referral fee. More importantly, if you cooperate obediently, no third person will ever know about our business."

Jiang Xue roared in a low voice.

"You're dreaming! I would never help you do such a ridiculous thing, much less drag others down with me."

What? Planning to use the same trick again? Treat others the way I treated you? Do you think I, Jiang Xue, am a pimp?

She knew all too well that this damn bastard would definitely try the same trick again!

She would never allow anyone around her to be manipulated, humiliated, or unable to escape the same fate she had.

Su Nan chuckled lightly, his tone suddenly turning cold.

"Dreaming? Aunt Jiang, you seem to have forgotten your own situation. Do you have the right to refuse me?"

"With just one word from me, our story will spread throughout Jiangcheng, and everything you've been working for will vanish."

This sentence precisely hit Jiang Xue's Achilles' heel.

She froze, her hand holding the phone trembling uncontrollably.

All anger and resistance were instantly swallowed up by fear.

Su Nan really got her under his thumb!

Having built her business from scratch, besides fulfilling her dream of having both a son and a daughter, what she cares about most is her reputation and her company. If you can grasp this point, you can have her firmly under your control.

"I……"

Jiang Xue opened her mouth, but found herself unable to refute.

She didn't know if Su Nan would keep his word.

But given her numerous demands, if she doesn't cooperate, Su Nan will definitely not let it go!

Seeing her silence, Su Nan softened her tone slightly, but still maintained an air of sufficeance:

"A wise person knows when to yield. You introduce clients to me, I'll give you benefits, and I'll keep your information confidential. It's a win-win situation, so why not?"

How do I know you'll keep your promise and won't tell anyone?

Jiang Xue's voice trembled, filled with resentment and doubt.

She didn't dare trust Su Nan, but she had no other choice.

The tone in the southern Jiangsu dialect was playful.

"You have no choice but to trust me. Let's meet at a coffee shop near your company tomorrow at 3 PM."

Bring me a list of people who want to have children, and describe the candidates in detail. In return, I will give you a big gift.

Jiang Xue gritted her teeth, her nails digging deep into her palms.

"Okay! But I'll only ask around to see if they're willing to come; I can't guarantee anything."

Su Nan smiled broadly on the other end of the phone.

"That's right. Just do your best, I'll take care of the rest. Remember, see you at three o'clock tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xue leaned weakly against the wall.

The phone slipped from my hand and fell onto the carpet.

The screen was still lit, showing the last message from Su Nan:

Aunt Jiang, I'm already looking forward to it, how about you?

She slowly squatted down, hugged her knees with both hands, and her shoulders trembled incessantly.

Humiliation, anger, fear, and resentment intertwined, almost causing her to collapse.

She never imagined that in a moment of confusion, she would be so easily manipulated by an eighteen-year-old boy.

Not only did they have to endure both physical and mental humiliation, but they also had to introduce business to him and become his tools for completing his tasks.

But she had no other choice.

For the sake of her reputation, for the sake of the company, and for the sake of her seemingly perfect self, she had no choice but to comply.

Jiang Xue took a deep breath, slowly stood up, picked up her phone, and her eyes gradually turned cold and resolute.

She can't be manipulated forever.

They outwardly cooperate, but secretly seek opportunities.

One day, she will get rid of Su Nan and make him pay the price.

Jiang Xue didn't sleep a wink that night.

She sat on the sofa, scrolling through her contacts, filtering through acquaintances who had a need to fulfill their dreams.

With each name I cross out, I feel a greater sense of humiliation.

But she had no choice but to bite the bullet and write them down one by one, compiling them into a list.

……

Vertical day.

At 2:50 p.m., Jiang Xue arrived at the coffee shop on time.

Dressed in a sharp business suit and with exquisite makeup, barely concealing the fatigue and resentment in her eyes, she was still the decisive and efficient female CEO.

Su Nan had already arrived and was sitting by the window, dressed casually and playing with her phone.

Seeing Jiang Xue enter, a playful smile appeared on his lips as he waved to her.

"Aunt Jiang, please sit here."

Jiang Xue walked over expressionlessly, sat down opposite her, pushed the list onto the table, and spoke in a cold tone.

"I've brought the list. They're all people I know who want to have children. I can't guarantee whether they'll come to you. You'll have to talk to them yourself."

Su Nan picked up the list and flipped through it casually, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He looked up at her, his tone flippant.

"Aunt Jiang is so efficient! I really love you!"

"Shut up!"

Jiang Xue's eyes were icy, but then her tone carried a hint of humble pleading.

"I just want you to keep your word, keep this a secret, and stop bothering me."

"Don't worry, I keep my word."

Su Nan put down the list, leaned forward slightly, and spoke to her in an ambiguous tone.

"However, our connection isn't going to end so easily. After all, our relationships vary in depth and magnitude. Are you willing to let go?"

Jiang Xue's cheeks instantly flushed, and she subconsciously shrank back, avoiding his gaze, her tone flustered.

"Su Nan, don't go too far! We agreed it was just a business introduction collaboration, you can't push your luck."

Su Nan raised an eyebrow, her smile widening.

"Too much? Aunt Jiang, you didn't say that last night. Didn't you really enjoy that feeling of breaking free from constraints?"

Looking into his burning, greedy eyes, Jiang Xue felt only fear and helplessness.

good boy!

Are they using this to manipulate her again?

She gritted her teeth and finally sighed.

"Alright, I got it. Anything else? If not, I'm leaving."

That's all.

She got up, intending to leave.

suddenly!

Su Nan took her hand just like he had yesterday by her bedside, stirring up waves of emotion within her.

"What...what are you going to do?"

Seeing the fear on Jiang Xue's face, Su Nan couldn't help but chuckle mischievously.

"Aunt Jiang, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Since you're already here, why not go and experience the feeling of spring all year round?"

Four...is it like spring all year round?

In a moment of distraction.

She suddenly realized that Su Nan's eyes were fixed on the area behind her.

I subconsciously looked back.

On the commercial office building, four large, eye-catching characters were visible.

All Seasons Hotel...