Chapter 29: The Wager of the Tempted Teacher

Seeing the mature and alluring teacher before him take the bait, a subtle smile flickered in Bai Hao’s eyes as he pressed on.

“It’s quite simple, really. We’ll wager on whether I can score within the top ten in English for this upcoming monthly exam.”

Xia Zhiquiu stiffened at his words, then immediately pursed her lips.

“No deal,” she retorted, a dismissive flick of her wrist accompanying her words.

She knew perfectly well that the young man before her possessed supernatural abilities, and to this day, she remained oblivious to the nature of his power.

What if he possessed clairvoyance or some similar trick? In that case, wouldn’t she be guaranteed to lose the wager?

Bai Hao raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his expression. ‘Aunt Xia’ was certainly growing cleverer; she wasn’t so easily fooled anymore, though her newfound wit seemed rather limited.

Naturally, Bai Hao had countless ways to ensnare ‘Aunt Xia’, and with a light click of his tongue, he continued.

“Is Teacher Xia perhaps afraid?”

Xia Zhiquiu merely rolled her eyes, utterly unfazed by his taunt.

“Reverse psychology won’t work on me,” she declared. “I absolutely refuse to make that wager with you.”

Considering her unwavering stance, Bai Hao pondered for a moment before snapping his fingers.

“Very well then, Teacher Xia, let’s wager on Chinese Literature instead. Even if I were to cheat in that subject, it would be far easier to detect, wouldn’t it?

If I don’t make it into the top ten, I’ll agree to divorce you. That, I presume, is what Teacher Xia most wishes to see, isn’t it?”

The moment the word ‘divorce’ left his lips, Xia Zhiquiu reacted like a cat spotting a fish, her rationality instantly abandoning her.

It had to be said, Bai Hao was a master at manipulating this voluptuous yet somewhat airheaded beauty, always striking at Xia Zhiquiu’s most vulnerable and desperate desires.

Finally, Xia Zhiquiu nervously twirled her slender, jade-like fingers, her voice laced with hesitation.

“You… you’re certain it’s the top ten in the class?”

Bai Hao nodded, letting out a sigh.

“Rest assured, Teacher Xia, this wager of mine is entirely sincere. If I win, I’ll do so honorably, and if I lose, I’ll accept defeat gracefully.”

Of course, these were all lies; Bai Hao never engaged in anything without a sure hand.

As for why he hadn’t proposed aiming for first place, it wasn’t because he couldn’t achieve it, but rather because such a claim would be far too obvious.

While ‘Aunt Xia’ might be a bit foolish, she wasn’t an actual idiot.

“And what if I lose? What do you want then?”

Although Xia Zhiquiu had previously posed as the young man’s aunt to speak with his homeroom teacher, she knew his grades in every subject were abysmal.

Achieving a top ten ranking in the class within such a short timeframe seemed utterly impossible for the young man.

Yet, Xia Zhiquiu was no fool; she suspected that if the young man dared to make such a wager, he surely harbored some wicked intentions.

Hearing the woman finally voice the most crucial question, Bai Hao felt no desire to conceal anything.

He simply gazed unabashedly at the stunning beauty before him, his eyes lingering on her legs, encased in sheer black stockings.

Confronted by the young man’s wicked gaze, Xia Zhiquiu quickly clamped her slender legs together, then crossed her arms defensively over her chest, her eyes filled with shame, anger, and wary vigilance.

“You… you can’t ask for anything excessive.”

Bai Hao pursed his lips in response, an expression of exasperation on his face.

“What’s the point then? Teacher Xia is so uninteresting; perhaps we shouldn’t wager at all.”

As he spoke, the young man extended a ‘devilish’ hand, letting it rest directly on ‘Aunt Xia’s’ delicate, soft, jade-like thigh, his fingers beginning to explore.

At this, Xia Zhiquiu grew frantic. Ignoring the young man’s liberties, she quickly interjected.

“How can you say that? You yourself proposed the wager; how can you back out now?”

Primarily, Xia Zhiquiu desperately wished to divorce this fellow, as all the threats she currently faced stemmed from her marriage to the young man.

‘Once divorced, I’ll no longer be threatened by this young man,’ Xia Zhiquiu naively thought.

Bai Hao gently squeezed the soft flesh of the exquisite beauty’s thigh, confirming it was indeed voluptuous yet aesthetically pleasing, and delightfully sensuous to the touch…

“The most crucial part of any wager is the stakes, but Teacher Xia seems unwilling to pay up. What’s the point of playing then?”

Xia Zhiquiu’s delicate body trembled at his words, and meeting the young man’s playful gaze, she gritted her teeth.

“I… I didn’t say I was unwilling. Tell me, what do you want me to do if I lose?”

A dark gleam flickered in Bai Hao’s eyes. He then leaned directly into the mature woman’s ear, blowing a soft breath as he whispered languidly.

“It’s quite simple. Teacher Xia has tutored me in English for so long; I merely wish for you to tutor me in a biology lesson…”

As the young man continued his whispered words, Xia Zhiquiu’s pretty face instantly flushed crimson, even her elegant neck turning a delicate shade of pink.

She bit down hard on her red lips, her eyes wide with disbelief.

“No, absolutely not! This is far too excessive…”

Bai Hao merely shrugged at her protest.

“See? I tell you, and Teacher Xia is unwilling. I suppose we should just forget about it.”

Xia Zhiquiu knew perfectly well that the young man was trying to provoke her, yet the thought of his proposed ‘lesson’, while not quite reaching ‘that’ stage, was even more embarrassing than ‘that’ stage.

But if she didn’t agree, when would she ever be able to sever ties with this young man? This might be her only chance.

After a long silence, Xia Zhiquiu finally steeled her resolve.

“Fine, I’ll wager with you! But let’s be clear: if I win, not only will we divorce, but you are never to appear in my sight again!”

At her declaration, Bai Hao reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair from the mature, charming woman’s face, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“It’s a deal. However, before all that, shouldn’t Teacher Xia first diligently tutor me in English?”

Xia Zhiquiu merely shot him a glare, offering no rebuttal.

The tutoring session continued. Within the cozy room, a stunning woman, clad in a professional teacher’s outfit, was half-heartedly explaining exam questions.

Her figure was ample, mature, and alluring, enveloped by her professional attire like a perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy peach.

Even more captivatingly, the white blouse beneath her small blazer was remarkably sheer and translucent, with two buttons missing at the front, revealing a tantalizing cleavage beneath her abundant curves.

Her voluptuous, jade-like legs were encased in translucent black stockings, and with no shoes on, her bare feet rested directly on the smooth floor.

The young man, on the other hand, appeared to be listening intently to the questions, yet his hands roamed mischievously over the mature beauty’s body…

When the lesson finally concluded, and Xia Zhiquiu had changed back into her own clothes before emerging from the villa, she felt as though an eternity had passed.

The mere thought of returning daily to tutor that little devil in the days to come filled Xia Zhiquiu with profound regret. She should never have agreed to his terms.

No! She shouldn’t have ever crossed paths with this young man in the first place!

Yet, a second thought struck her: if it wasn’t her, would it then be her Xia Wei who suffered?

At this realization, Xia Zhiquiu let out a sorrowful sigh, maternal love surfacing within her. If someone had to be toyed with by this scoundrel, she would rather it be herself than subject Xia Wei to such a fate.

Of course, these were merely Xia Zhiquiu’s overactive imaginings; Bai Hao held absolutely no interest in Xia Wei.

After all, even something as simple as holding hands as a couple had been Xia Wei’s initiative…

***

Now, having tormented ‘Aunt Xia’ for so long, Bai Hao sat contentedly on the villa’s rooftop terrace, watching the woman’s car gradually recede into the distance.

At this moment, as Bai Hao relaxed in leisure, a flicker of doubt crossed his mind: to this day, he still hadn’t discerned what ‘Aunt Xia’s’ supernatural ability was.