Chapter 419 Coaxing the Rich Lady

Chapter 419: Sweet-Talking the Sugar Mama

In the dimly lit room, Gang Zi held the check, examining it over and over.

"Is this 35...?" He stretched out three fingers and a thumb, disbelief in his voice.

Zuo Zuying didn’t disappoint him. "35 thousand per... And it’s in Hong Kong dollars."

"What’s that in yuan?"

"Haven’t you read the papers? The exchange rate was adjusted on January 1st. It’s about 120 yuan per 100 HKD."

"120 for 100? So 350,000 here is worth 420,000!"

Gang Zi looked Zuo Zuying up and down in shock. "What did you do? How are you worth 420,000?" His voice cracked with excitement.

Zuo Zuying snatched the check back from Gang Zi. "Hand it over, you country bumpkin. I told you before—marry a cougar, ride a Jaguar. Do you know who Dong Dongdong is? She’s the cash cow that officials all over China are fighting over!"

"Even that weasel Lu Jin'an got 250,000 from her. I’m worth way more than him."

Gang Zi suddenly lunged forward, grabbing Zuo Zuying by the collar and lifting him up, heartbroken. "What did you do? Did you sleep with her? Did you sell yourself? Xiao Zuo, we don’t need money that badly! How could you do this?"

Zuo Zuying shoved him away. "Back off, old man! I’m untouched—my chastity is priceless. You think I’d let her touch me? I just plied her with attention, ate, drank, had fun, danced, skirted the line, and buttered her up."

"Skirted the line? What’s that?" Gang Zi pressed urgently.

Zuo Zuying threw him a slow, seductive wink, one hand pressing the back of his head, the other gripping his crotch, then swayed his hips—thrust, thrust, thrust!

"Something like this."

The heartbroken look on Gang Zi’s face vanished instantly, replaced by stunned disbelief, his jaw slack.

But he quickly shook it off. Over 400,000 yuan! He lunged again, grabbing Zuo Zuying’s collar, eyes red.

"Aren’t we good brothers? How could you keep such a jackpot from me? Have you forgotten how I took bullets for you? I broke my leg for you, nearly got burned alive, even jumped into a river to divert pursuers! I almost died at 27!!"

"Xiao Zuo, now’s the time to repay me. Quick, introduce me to Sister Dong! So what if it’s just dancing on the edge? So what if it’s just eating, drinking, and having fun? I can do it too—I can dance even better!"

"Who cares about 350,000 Hong Kong dollars? Give me 50,000, and I’ll call her Mommy! Why are we still risking our lives running south?"

Zuo Zuying pushed him away again. "I gave you a chance before, and you refused. Now you’re whining about me not sharing the wealth? Beat it! Don’t ruin this for me. I’m not after just this 350,000."

"What are you after then?" Gang Zi stared blankly. What else could that old sugar mama possibly have that Xiao Zuo would want?

Zuo Zuying scoffed. "See? No foresight."

"She controls that much money for a reason—she’s no ordinary person. At the very least, she’s a business genius. She smelled opportunity and came to invest in the mainland early, becoming one of the first to feast on the boom. Her vision and guts are top-notch."

"Plus, she has money and technology..."

"Even if we save up some capital, we might not be able to expand on a large scale. And we don’t have management experience or technical know-how. But Dong Dongdong has all that..."

In the days that followed, Zuo Zuying flattered Dong Dongdong even more. He knew how to stoop, his words were sweet, his mind sharp—everything he said and did seemed to hit Dong Dongdong’s sweet spot just right.

Dong Dongdong felt like she’d been sleepwalking through life. Knee-deep in her twilight years, she had finally found her kindred spirit and golden ticket.

Here's the improved translation incorporating the expert suggestions:

Zuo Zuying was slippery like a loach—no matter how much money she spent on him, he just wouldn't give in.

Dong Dongdong had her pride too. For years, she'd been the one pampering others, and this was the first time she'd been led around by the nose.

Zuo Zuying could charm her, and she was happy to indulge him, but she couldn't keep dragging this out. She was itching for some basic physical intimacy.

Yet Zuo Zuying was like a slick little loach—like always, he managed to divert her attention without her even noticing.

After being strung along for days, Dong Dongdong was starting to feel a little displeased.

One day, Zuo Zuying took Dong Dongdong to Wanfang Stone Tower to admire the beautiful scenery of Sunflower Ridge.

Dressed in a bulky black mink coat, Dong Dongdong, who looked like a short bear, tilted her head up as Zuo Zuying pointed at Sunflower Ridge and explained its features.

Staring at his handsome profile, her gaze was practically dripping with desire. Slowly, she raised her well-manicured, fleshy hand and moved it toward Zuo Zuying. "Xiao Zuo, I really like this place, and I'm so glad I met you."

"Meeting you was the start of the story, and walking it to the end will be the joy of the rest of my life. From now on, you don't have to do those exhausting jobs anymore."

Zuo Zuying pretended to shift casually, dodging her hand.

"Sister Dong, don't stand so close to me."

Dong Dongdong said softly, "Xiao Zuo, my back's itchy. How about you scratch it for me?"

Zuo Zuying pointed at a pillar behind her. "Sister Dong, scratching won't help an itchy back in winter. Why don't you rub against that big pillar? I've seen farm animals do that back in the village."

Dong Dongdong froze, then gave Zuo Zuying's arm a playful slap. "If you work yourself to exhaustion, I'd be heartbroken~"

Zuo Zuying chuckled. "Sister Dong, I've got my own dreams to chase. I'm not that kind of person!"

Dong Dongdong took a step forward. "Why take the hard road when there's a broad, sunny path waiting for you?"

"Name it, and it's yours. Your dreams—I can make them come true~"

Zuo Zuying's expression hardened. "Sister Dong, don't do this."

Dong Dongdong took another step. "Xiao Zuo, don't be shy. Haven't we been so happy these past few days?"

"Can't you feel my heart blooming and racing? I know you're happy, and I'm happy too. That's why we're meant to be family."

"Let me tell you, this time it's real. Before, I treated the others like pets, but you're different. You've already entered my heart."

"Life's too short. Let's not drag this out anymore. I know you might be shy, but you can be brave."

"But it's fine."

"I'll be the one to tear down this wall between us. From now on, let's dive into romance."

Hao Meng's eyes burned with murderous intent.

Zuo Zuying threw his arms across his chest and jumped back. "Hey, hey, Sister Dong, you're misunderstanding!"

Dong Dongdong looked at him, puzzled. "Wrong? What's wrong?"

"Haven't we been happy spending time with me these days?"

Zuo Zuying nodded firmly. "Extremely happy." Dong Dongdong sighed in relief. "I'm happy as well."

Before Zuo Zuying could speak, she eagerly continued, "Xiao Zuo, in your heart, what kind of person am I?"

Zuo Zuying looked serious. "Down-to-earth, gorgeous as a blooming flower, sweet and spirited, a Snow White, knowledgeable and talented, elegant and big-hearted—just like my mom!"

Dong Dongdong's expression shifted from blissful to stiff, her eyes widening as she stared at Zuo Zuying. "You mean you see me as your mom?"

"Do you think I'm old?"

Zuo Zuying hurriedly explained, "How could that be? You're in the prime of a woman's life. Before thirty, women are still unripe, like flower buds, unable to fully display their beauty. Only at your age do they bloom like peonies—at their most vibrant, absolutely breathtaking in every way~"