Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 1946 - 275: Su Mengyan’s Breakthrough 4

Su Jiaojiao didn't return the communication device to Wang Yue until she had safely parked the car in the garage. Reattaching it to his wrist, he inquired, "What kind of content is on this?"

"It’s a highly entertaining game," Su Jiaojiao replied with a grin. "It allows multiple players to link up remotely and interact within the same virtual world."

Wang Yue let out a brief chuckle. He was surprised that Jiaojiao was only discovering these types of games now, considering they had been around for ages.

Then again, her upbringing mirrored his own. She had rarely stepped outside before the age of twelve, and her access to the digital world had been strictly monitored.

Once she hit twelve, the internal strife among the three major families forced her into a secluded lifestyle. It made sense that such common entertainment was new to her.

"Alright," Wang Yue said with a smile. "I'll make sure to play it with you when I have some free time."

He failed to notice the mischievous, fox-like glint that flashed across Su Jiaojiao’s eyes.

The Su family had been expecting Wang Yue’s arrival. Consequently, everyone was present to greet him, with the exception of Su Mengqing, who was still occupied at the Adventurers Association.

However, as Wang Yue approached the primary residence where his grandmother lived, his aunt Wang Yuyao bolted out before he could even reach the lounge. She seized him by the collar and barked, "You brat! How dare you hide something so massive from us? Do you even respect me as your aunt?"

"Aunt, please, it isn't as bad as it sounds," Wang Yue replied, feeling trapped.

"Actually, one of the reasons I came today—aside from delivering some fish—was specifically to discuss that situation with you."

"Don't you try to sweet-talk your way out of this! Come with me; we’re going to have a proper talk!" Wang Yuyao demanded, dragging Wang Yue away by his shirt.

Wang Yue could only offer a helpless shrug and a smile toward his grandmother, his other aunt, and his two cousins standing in the living room as he was hauled away by his aunt.

The four women left behind shared a resigned smile, well aware of Wang Yuyao’s stubborn temperament.

Furthermore, since they both carried the Wang surname, Wang Yue shared a deeper bond with her than with his grandmother or his other maternal relatives.

They had all been deeply distressed by the recent reports regarding Wang Yue. They felt it was beneficial for Wang Yuyao to give him a stern lecture; perhaps it would teach him to be less impulsive in the future.

Thus, Wang Yue was marched directly toward his aunt’s private quarters.

Luckily, the Su family maintained rigid discipline. No servants were wandering the gardens at this hour. Had anyone witnessed him being dragged like this, the resulting rumors would have caused Wang Yue to lose face entirely.

The pair entered the house in a chaotic scramble of pulling and shoving. They were completely unaware that Su Jiaojiao was trailing them from about a hundred meters back, a look of triumph on her face.

"Auntie, can you please let go now?" Wang Yue asked with a pained smile once they were behind closed doors.

Wang Yuyao finally released her grip and stood there, staring at him intensely. Suddenly, her beautiful eyes welled up with tears. "You little rascal," she sobbed, "do you have any idea how terrified I was when I heard about the trouble you were in?"

"Auntie, I’m really fine. I’m standing right here, aren't I?" Wang Yue pulled his aunt’s elegant frame into a comforting embrace. He found her reaction peculiar; she was usually a formidable, "iron lady" type. Why was she suddenly so fragile?

Wang Yuyao choked out, "That’s easy for you to say. Have you forgotten your position? You are the only male heir left in the Wang family and the sole hope for the three major families of Jinling. If something happens to you, our entire lineage ends!"

She paused, then added, "Moreover, you are my man now. If you were gone, how could I possibly continue living?"

Wang Yue finally grasped why her anxiety surpassed even that of his mother or grandmother.

His mother and grandmother had received the news directly from Wang Xin’er and Xue Yan.

During that briefing, all the stunning women from the Wang family who had accompanied him to sea were present.

Even though the report was serious, their composed demeanor had comforted the older generation.

His aunt, however, was isolated. She had heard the news second-hand and had been left to spiral in her own fear without anyone to talk to.

Left alone with her thoughts, her terror had magnified until she reached this breaking point.

Realizing that mere platitudes wouldn't soothe her, Wang Yue decided to reveal the truth. "Auntie, the truth is, I wasn't in any real danger at sea. We fabricated that entire story."

"Why would you lie about something like that?" Wang Yuyao asked, her skepticism clear.

Knowing his aunt’s impulsive nature, Wang Yue knew he couldn't reveal the real reason—that the lie was a scheme to get closer to his biological mother.

Instead, he pivoted to a different justification. "Auntie, you’re aware that the Zhang family has allied with the forces from Tianhai and is looking to swallow our three families, right?"

"I know. Mengyun mentioned it," Wang Yuyao replied with a nod.

"The story was meant to make them underestimate us," Wang Yue explained. "Secrets don't stay buried forever, and I can't hide my true power indefinitely. If the Zhang family realized my full strength, they would be far more cautious and bring in more dangerous allies."

He continued, "But if they believe I have potential but lack character and backbone, they will grow arrogant. And when an enemy is arrogant, they make fatal mistakes, don't they?"

His logic was slightly flawed—if a conflict actually broke out, the enemy would quickly realize the truth and escalate their response. However, Wang Yuyao wasn't known for her analytical depth.

The explanation sounded perfectly plausible to her, and she believed nearly all of it. Still, she pouted, "Even so, why didn't you tell me? You let me suffer in worry!"

"To make the act believable, I didn't even tell my mother or grandmother," Wang Yue lied smoothly. "So, Auntie, you have to keep this a secret between us."

"Fine," Wang Yuyao agreed, but her eyes narrowed again. "Wait, I still don't quite believe you. I need to check you for injuries myself!"

Without warning, she began running her hands over Wang Yue. She felt his chest briefly before moving straight to her true goal. She pulled down his trousers and underwear to inspect his penis, which had only just begun to relax after the stress of his explanation.

"Auntie, aren't you supposed to be checking for wounds? Why are you grabbing that?" Wang Yue asked, laughing at the absurdity.