CHAPTER 13: BUYING GOLD

"Like what the hell, hurry up and put your clothes on!"

With a slam, the door closed again. Ruth was breathing rapidly, her mind dizzy, not knowing what to say.

Last night, it was because one of her card partners’ children got into a car accident, forcing the game to end early. Whether it was fate or just plain frustration, tonight she played cards with colleagues, and again, someone’s family had an emergency. With no one to replace them, she had to come back early.

As soon as she opened the door at home, she saw her daughter Lily sucking her son in law Luis’s dick with such obsession...

Now, after closing the door, Ruth’s breathing remained rapid. The scenes she had secretly witnessed last night flashed through her mind. Biting her silver teeth, a lewd thought suddenly crossed her mind, one that even she found shameless.

How the hell is that little beast still hard? Did he do it many times today...

Her daughter is so frail... How is she so durable? It doesn’t make sense.

Wait, no, this is my damn house. Why am I hiding outside like a thief?

Ruth’s fiery temper flared up the more she thought about it. Furious, she swung the door open again, only to find the living room empty. The young couple had already fled upstairs.

Ruth smirked triumphantly at her own dominance, but for some reason, she also felt a twinge of disappointment. Glancing toward the staircase, she bit her lower lip but ultimately didn’t go up to scold them.

Mostly because she was a little afraid. What if she went upstairs and they closed the door? What if she knocked and they were still in the middle of it?

These chaotic thoughts tormented her, making it another sleepless night. Remembering how her daughter Lily had looked utterly entranced while sucking that dick, Ruth suddenly felt it made perfect sense. If it felt that good, then doing it nonstop wasn’t strange at all.

The bedroom door was tightly shut. Lily, blushing, whispered, "It’s all your fault. Mom saw everything."

Luis replied nonchalantly, "Don’t worry, baby. It’s normal under the same roof. Our intimacy is our business. Who knew she’d come back so suddenly?"

"Whatever. I’m going to work early tomorrow. If Mom wants to yell at someone, she can yell at you."

"Fine, fine, my darling!"

Despite Lily’s angry tone, she still burrowed under the covers and started sucking his dick with soft gasps. "Cum, hubby. You’ve been hard all night."

"Let’s sleep. You’re exhausted. Next time when you’re not tired, I won’t let you off. I’ll even take your ass."

Even though the words were crude and vulgar, the moment Luis pulled her into his arms, Lily melted completely, moaning tenderly, "Lily belongs entirely to hubby... Do whatever you want."

"Lily, I love you!"

Luis didn’t push further.

His mind wasn’t filled with messy thoughts or system tasks. Instead, he reflected on the past years, overwhelmed with guilt.

Lily froze, then smiled through tears, hugging Luis tightly.

Her hand still held his dick but stopped stroking. Suddenly, she asked, "Hubby, what if Mom was willing to sleep with you?"

Her gaze was distant yet intoxicated, carrying a hint of excitement and testing. Luis hugged her even tighter and laughed. "Fuck off. If your mom doesn’t kill me first, that’d be a miracle. I already tricked her precious daughter into marrying me."

Amid their playful intimacy, Lily giggled sweetly, clearly happy. Softly, she said, "Hubby, let me suck you again."

She had given him a blowjob earlier but hadn’t made him cum, leaving her somewhat unsatisfied. Luis held her firmly, caressing her body. "Let’s sleep. We’ll continue once you’ve rested."

"But you haven’t cum yet!"

Lily pouted stubbornly, her hand still stroking.

Luis lifted her up and soothed her. "Forcing a dry orgasm isn’t that enjoyable. It should be as intense as last night. Alright, let’s sleep."

Holding his wife, he slept soundly, embracing her tightly. It was a stark contrast to how they had nearly ended up in separate rooms before.

When the alarm rang in the morning, Lily turned it off quietly, tiptoed to the bathroom, freshened up, kissed Luis on the cheek, and left for work.

Ruth had never held a job, relying on her husband Arthur’s old fashioned machismo for a meager allowance.

When Luis came downstairs, the master bedroom door was still closed. Bored, he stretched lazily and boldly walked in, admiring Ruth’s sexy and trendy lingerie.

Last night, he and Lily had talked a lot. Lily mentioned that many of the pieces were picked by her older sister Nancy. Admittedly, they were quite slutty.

What caught Luis’s eye were a few thongs, clearly worn. He brought them to his nose and inhaled lightly, catching a faint scent. Had his mother in law also gotten waxed?

"Ding... Mature, voluptuous mother in law Ruth’s mission line activated..."

The system’s voice echoed in his mind, making Luis’s entire body tingle. The fact that holding Ruth’s thongs triggered it felt absurdly juvenile and ridiculous.

"Ding... Ruth’s favorability is at 40% (normal relationship level). Please randomly increase favorability. Mission reward: ’Understand a Woman’s Heart’ once."

Regardless of what the reward was, the mission had begun. Thinking of the 10,000 dollars in his bank account, Luis was highly motivated.

After some thought, he realized Ruth wasn’t home. No doubt, she was at her usual teahouse playing cards.

Luis had been there a few times, either to deliver keys or money when she lost. Interestingly, the teahouse was exclusively frequented by women, young and old.

Apparently, the men found them too gossipy and gathered elsewhere to gamble. People who loved gambling weren’t necessarily lustful.

At 10 a.m., Luis called Ruth. She answered, sounding surprised. "What is it?"

Even as family, they rarely called each other unless it was urgent.

"Mom, don’t buy lunch later. I’ll bring some over for you."

Regulars at the teahouse went early to chat with their favorite card partners. Many brought their own meals, while others bought food nearby. Locals jokingly called it the "gossip hub" and "rumor factory."

Ruth wasn’t the diligent type, so she never packed her own meals.

Luis’s sudden act of kindness left Ruth uneasy. "No need. I’ll just grab a boxed lunch downstairs."

"Eating boxed meals all the time isn’t nutritious. It’s settled."

She probably suspected ulterior motives, but Luis didn’t give her a chance to refuse, hanging up immediately and taking a taxi out.

At the mall, Luis relied on memory as he browsed. He recalled how Ruth had come home a few days ago, sourly complaining about the women at the teahouse showing off.

Apparently, someone’s daughter and son in law had bought her a gold bracelet worth a few hundred dollars. Ruth had ranted for days, jealous and resentful, even cursing her own daughters for not spoiling her.

Luis had borne the brunt of her scolding, though he’d wanted to retort, "Why don’t you go bother your successful older son in law instead of taking it out on me?"

"Right, J.J Gold Shop!"

Luis smacked his forehead, remembering, and headed straight for the J.J Gold Shop counter, asking for the newest bracelet collection.

The salesperson eagerly explained, "This is our seasonal new release. You can see which style suits you best."

"This is the Summer Cicada series. It’s very popular..."

The salesperson enthusiastically recommended.

Luis didn’t need the introduction. He’d heard enough from Ruth’s grumbling.

The teahouse was a den of gossip. Once this bracelet trend took off, it became a competition of who could flaunt it better. Ruth had even whined that her younger sister had bought one, leaving her embarrassed for not having one.

It was the same design. Gold jewelry could be both luxurious and stylish, with designs that stood out dazzlingly in the display case.

Prices varied by weight, ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars. The most expensive piece was 3,600 dollars, differing mainly in thickness.

"Sir, you have excellent taste. Only sufficient weight can fully showcase this bracelet’s beauty."

Luis gritted his teeth and looked at the priciest option. The salesperson’s enthusiasm skyrocketed.

"Two, please."

Remembering his wife Lily, whom he’d never gifted anything, Luis felt guilty and bought two. With a swipe, 7,200 dollars vanished, making his heart ache.

But the thought of endless rewards from completing missions eased his pain.