At the end of her speech, Zhao Xinmei still felt angry.
She aimed another kick at Chen Bin's backside.
Chen Bin immediately put on a pitiful look and pleaded for mercy.
"Mom, I know I was wrong, please don't make yourself sick with anger."
"Do you really not want to make me angry?" Zhao Xinmei sneered.
"I don't."
"Kneel down!"
What?
Hearing that undeniable tone, Chen Bin was completely dumbfounded.
Ever since his grandfather passed away, he became an orphan.
As for kneeling to someone, it was something he had almost never done.
A man bows to the heavens, the earth, and his parents.
Kneeling to a godmother... seems acceptable too.
Seeing Chen Bin unmoved, Zhao Xinmei picked up the feather duster nearby.
She scolded harshly, "I'm asking you one last time, kneel or not?!"
Facing his godmother, who was like a fierce tigress, Chen Bin finally weakened in the knees and knelt straight down.
Zhao Xinmei could no longer suppress the anger in her heart and began to lash at Chen Bin with the feather duster.
Perhaps because she was in a fit of anger, she didn't hold back at all.
Knowing he was in the wrong, Chen Bin could only endure the pain, not daring to make a sound.
After getting tired from hitting, Zhao Xinmei grabbed Chen Bin's ear again and gritted her teeth in questioning.
"Tell me, will you still use my things to do such disgraceful things in the future?"
"I wouldn't dare, never again!"
Chen Bin shook his head like a rattle, looking pitiful.
Holding the feather duster, Zhao Xinmei put her hands on her hips.
She spoke condescendingly.
"You're an adult now, why not go find a good girl from a good family to date? Why indulge in such mischief at home?!"
Chen Bin pouted and reluctantly explained.
"Because my conditions are too poor, no girl would be interested in me."
Hearing this, Zhao Xinmei felt a tremor in her heart.
A surge of unprecedented guilt flooded her heart.
Back then, she had taken on Chen Bin as her godson at his mother's request.
Originally, she wanted to bring Chen Bin home to raise herself, but she couldn't defy Wang Jun's strong opposition.
Over the years, she had indeed given too little to Chen Bin and had not taken up the responsibility of being a mother.
Even now, having Chen Bin live under her roof was just to facilitate her future dependence on Gao Wanjun.
With a slight sigh, Zhao Xinmei said with deep guilt.
"Xiao Bin, don't overthink it. In my heart, I've long considered you my own son. In the future, if you meet a girl you like, go after her boldly. Whether it's a wedding house or a dowry, Mom will prepare it for you."
Faced with this sudden maternal love, Chen Bin's heart trembled, filled with gratitude.
"Thank you, Mom, thank you!"
Seeing this scene, Zhao Xinmei felt even more troubled.
Logically speaking, Chen Bin had lacked a father and mother since childhood, so he probably hadn't been taught much about that stuff.
As a mother, she should have been patient and guided him.
Hitting him was indeed wrong.
Yet, to maintain her authoritative standing as a mother, she still asked sternly.
"Do you know you were wrong?"
Chen Bin pouted and replied softly.
"Yes, I know."
Sitting down on the bed, Zhao Xinmei sighed deeply.
"Come over and sit."
Chen Bin didn't hesitate, sitting right next to Zhao Xinmei, dropping himself to the floor.
He hugged her legs clad in black silk tightly, pressing his face against them, showing a look of deep regret.
"Mom, I was just bewitched at the time. Now I regret it even thinking about it. Please don't be angry!"
With a sigh, Zhao Xinmei gently rubbed Chen Bin's head.
"If you know you were wrong, you must correct it. I was wrong for hitting you. Mom apologizes."
With both hands, Chen Bin held tightly onto Zhao Xinmei's silk-stockinged legs, smiling as he said.
"When you do something wrong, you should be punished. It wasn't wrong for you to hit me. Besides, you're my mom, so it's normal if you're upset and hit me a couple of times."
Hearing this, Zhao Xinmei couldn't help but laugh.
The beauty mark at the corner of her mouth trembled slightly with her lips, looking very charming.
"You punk, you taking me for some bandit or robber?"
Seeing Zhao Xinmei had calmed down, Chen Bin's mind slowly became captivated by those beautiful legs.
Zhao Xinmei's legs were not only long but also very soft to the touch.
With her black pantyhose covering them, though they lacked a bit in transparency, they felt great to the touch.
They were dense, soft, and smooth.
With a matte sheen on the surface, they appeared extremely elegant.
The mature woman's scent entered his nose, and Chen Bin even felt tempted to lift the skirt to see the beauty underneath.
However, such thoughts could only stay thoughts.
If he truly did that, it would spell disaster!
Just as Chen Bin was enjoying himself, Zhao Xinmei finally sensed something was off.
She stopped her movements immediately, her voice growing stern.
"You better get off the floor and sit on the bed. It's so dirty on the ground."
Despite his reluctance, Chen Bin released those beautiful legs.
Once he sat on the bed, he couldn't help but ask.
"Mom, where's my godfather? Why hasn't he come back?"
"He's been busy lately with his promotion and has a lot of social engagements, so he only comes back during holidays."
At this, Zhao Xinmei took a bottle of red flower oil from the nearby medicine box.
"Xiao Bin, lift your shirt. Mom will apply some medicine for you."
Chen Bin hadn't felt much pain before, but now, as Zhao Xinmei mentioned it, a burning sensation flared on his back.
Without hesitation, he took off his T-shirt, revealing a muscular physique.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Xinmei was momentarily stunned.
She never expected Chen Bin to be in such good shape.
He lacked the clumsy appearance of Western musclemen and none of the greasiness of middle-aged men.
The explosive muscle lines complemented his handsome face.
He was exactly the prince charming in her mind!
However, thinking about their relationship, Zhao Xinmei let out a soft sigh.
She felt a subtle sense of reluctance.
A man like Chen Bin, with both looks and build, who would he eventually end up with?
Moreover, speaking of, the last time Chen Bin spent so long with Gao Wanjun in a room, his bedroom skills must be impressive.
"If... I could experience it just once, it would be great."
While Zhao Xinmei muttered to herself, Chen Bin asked curiously.
"Mom, what did you just say?"