Chapter 11: Mengde Syndrome!

Ding! Xia Shuyi's favorability towards the host has increased by 6 points, currently 30 points. Keep up the good work!

"As expected."

Shen Lang rubbed the little girl's head and stood up.

It seems that to attract the attention of a single mother, no matter how much you show concern for her, it will never compare to being good to her child.

Xia Shuyi stood by with a gratified smile, watching the interaction between the two. This warm scene stirred a sense of inexplicable happiness in the heart of this long-lonely divorced woman.

"Xiao Shen, are you free for lunch? How about coming over to my place?" Xia Shuyi asked with a bright smile. "Anyway, you'd just have something simple by yourself, so why not come over and have some sweet and sour ribs that I'll make?"

[1: I'd love to, but what if your husband comes back and misunderstands?]

[2: I don't want sweet and sour ribs, can you make abalone for me instead?]

[3: Sure, I'd love to try your cooking, Sister Xia, but will it be convenient?]

"Sure, I'd love to try your cooking, Sister Xia," Shen Lang said bashfully, scratching his head, and subtly probing her family situation, "But will it be convenient?"

"Of course, it's convenient," Xia Shuyi replied cheerfully. "It's just me and my daughter at home. There's no inconvenience at all. Just come."

"Then I'll take you up on your kind offer."

Shen Lang then understood that Xia Shuyi was indeed a divorced woman. He shyly agreed, "Sister Xia, where do you live? I'll drop off my things and come over."

"Building 3, Unit 1702."

"Got it."

"It's getting late, so I'll head back to start cooking."

Xia Shuyi looked down at her daughter and reminded her, "Mengmeng, say goodbye to Brother Shen."

The little girl obediently waved at Shen Lang and squeezed the toy duck he gave her, making it quack, "Goodbye, Brother Shen. Thank you for the duck."

"You're welcome."

Shen Lang waved at the mother and daughter, feeling a strange flutter in his heart as he watched Xia Shuyi's graceful figure walk away.

They had only just met, yet their relationship had progressed to the point where he was invited to her home for a meal.

After arranging the living supplies he had bought and playing a couple of games, Xia Shuyi sent a WeChat message telling Shen Lang that he could come over.

About to have lunch at a woman's house, especially a single mother, made Shen Lang quite nervous. Initially, he thought about bringing some fruit, but considering it was just a simple meal and they were neighbors, it would seem too formal. So, he went downstairs empty-handed.

Arriving at Building 3, Shen Lang was greeted by the delicious smell of cooking and a hint of sweetness as he approached Xia Shuyi's door.

This traditional neighborhood had a cozy atmosphere, with neighbors often helping each other out with small problems, unlike high-end neighborhoods where residents barely interacted.

Moreover, this neighborhood was in the expensive Jianghai City. Even though it might look unremarkable, the combined value of these buildings was in the billions.

And the sole owner of these buildings was now in the apartment in front of Shen Lang, a landlady worth billions.

Shen Lang rang the doorbell, and Xia Shuyi's voice came from inside, "Mengmeng, Brother Shen is here. Mommy is busy, go open the door."

"Okay!"

After some quick footsteps, the security door slowly opened, and a little head peeked out, looking at Shen Lang with big, innocent eyes before breaking into a happy smile.

"Brother Shen, you're here!"

Children tend to be naturally friendly, and since Shen Lang had made a good impression earlier and her mother seemed to like this tall big brother, Xia Mengmeng greeted him joyfully, hugging his leg and looking up at him with sparkling eyes, "Brother Shen, Mommy made sweet and sour ribs today!"

"Really?"

Shen Lang, experienced in dealing with kids, smiled and picked her up with one arm, "Does Mengmeng like sweet and sour ribs?"

The little girl shyly nodded, sneaking glances at her enthusiastic big brother.

"Xiao Shen, you're here?" Xia Shuyi emerged from the kitchen holding a spatula. "Have a seat. I'll finish making the soup, and then we can eat."

Shen Lang noticed that Xia Shuyi had changed into a black pencil skirt, known colloquially as a "stepmother skirt." Beneath the skirt, her long legs were clad in flesh-colored stockings.

This daring outfit accentuated Xia Shuyi's voluptuous figure. When Shen Lang first met her, he thought she was just ordinary. But now, seeing her in this figure-hugging attire, her allure was undeniable.

"Just a quick look and then a polite response: "No need to go to so much trouble; anything simple will do."

"It's no trouble at all. You and Mengmeng can watch some TV while I finish up," Xia Shuyi smiled, waving the spatula before heading back to the kitchen, a slight hint of disappointment in her step.

"Have I gained weight recently...?" Xia Shuyi muttered, looking down at her figure with a sigh of frustration. She had mustered the courage to wear this bold outfit, hoping Shen Lang might compliment her, but his reaction was underwhelming.

In the living room, Shen Lang sat on the sofa with the little girl, watching cartoons. Mengmeng excitedly explained the cartoon's plot to him, while Shen Lang, not very interested in the show, responded warmly and occasionally glanced around the room, his eyes eventually landing on Xia Shuyi's busy figure in the kitchen.

From his vantage point, Shen Lang could see Xia Shuyi chopping scallions and checking the soup's progress with practiced ease. Her graceful movements under the suggestive dress exuded a blend of homemaker charm and irresistible allure.

Especially her rounded, shapely buttocks. Any man witnessing this scene would feel an overwhelming urge to gently embrace her from behind!

Add her billion-dollar worth into the mix, and despite being a divorced single mother, many men would likely develop Mengde Syndrome, willing to fall at her feet.