Chapter 1

New Year’s Eve.

Inside a luxury apartment building in the north.

In the living room, the leftovers from the New Year’s Eve dinner were still on the expensive mahogany dining table.

On the exquisite blue-and-white porcelain plate lay a jumble of bones, and the air was thick with the aroma of liquor, the pungent sweetness of seafood, and something even more suffocating:silence.

This luxury apartment in the suburbs is a symbol of Lin Jianguo’s glory after half a lifetime of hard work.

At this moment, it is like a magnificent cage, trapping the family of four in an awkward situation called “family affection”.

“Xiao Zhe, did you listen to what I said?”

Lin Jianguo finally broke the silence. His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

This is a man who is nearly fifty years old. He was leaning against a mahogany chair by the dining table, his slightly graying hair was neatly combed, and his dark red Tang suit made him look like a feudal patriarch.

But his gaze didn’t fall on his son, Lin Zhe; instead, it drifted almost imperceptibly over his daughter-in-law, Su Yu, across from him.

Lin Zhe, the son, didn’t dare meet his father’s gaze, fiddling with the empty wine glass in his hand, his shoulders slumping slightly.

“Dad, this can’t be rushed.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiulan, who was sitting next to Lin Jianguo, immediately chimed in: “Can’t be rushed? You’ve been married for almost two years now, haven’t you? You’re twenty-five, and Su Yu is twenty-three, right?”

Today is Lunar New Year’s Eve, and to match the occasion, she wore a royal blue velvet cheongsam with delicate lace trim on the collar and cuffs.

She had fair skin and delicate features. Even with some wrinkles on her face, it was clear that she was a beauty in her youth. Perhaps because she had become more voluptuous in middle age, her cheongsam was a little tight, revealing glimpses of her fair skin.

But the words spoken from those lips painted with mauve lipstick were like needles, making people afraid to look them in the eye.

Wang Xiulan looked at her son coldly and said: “When I was your age, you were already old enough to run errands! What kind of home is it if there are no children’s laughter?”

Upon hearing this, Su Yu, who was standing next to Lin Zhe, clenched her hand under the table tightly, her nails digging into the flesh of her palm, causing a sharp pain that prevented her from losing her temper on the spot.

He could only grumble to himself, “Why do we have to bring up all this nonsense during the New Year? Can’t we just enjoy the holiday in peace?”

Women are always more sensitive to the gazes directed at them.

Just then, Su Yu noticed once again that her father-in-law, Lin Jianguo, was looking at her. Su Yu didn’t think much of it at the moment, simply assuming it was a warning look from the man who was used to giving orders.

This made her even angrier: “It’s not just my problem that I can’t have children, why are you always targeting me! Why don’t you go and control your precious son instead!”

Little did she know that Lin Jianguo’s gaze was scrutinizing and evaluative, gliding from Su Yu’s beautiful face, across her slender neck, and finally settling on the breathtaking fullness of her chest.

Tonight, in order to be comfortable and to fit in with the festive atmosphere, Su Yu specially chose a burgundy silk slip dress, and only loosely covered it with a matching sheer cardigan.

In the warm, spring-like indoor environment, such attire was not considered outrageous, but it was enough to perfectly accentuate her enviable figure.

Su Yu’s ample breasts stretched the silk into an alluring curve, rising and falling slightly with each breath she took to suppress her anger. Her snow-white skin, set against the backdrop of her burgundy pajamas, exuded a youthful, vibrant aura, making her appear almost radiant.

Lin Jianguo’s Adam’s apple bobbed almost imperceptibly as he picked up his teacup and took a sip, concealing the fleeting desire in his eyes that even he himself hadn’t delved into.

He certainly wanted a grandson, but looking at his stunning daughter-in-law, an absurd thought would occasionally pop into his head: How come such good “land” failed to bear fruit? Is it because the son’s “seed” is not good, or is there a problem with the “land” itself?

This thought made him feel inexplicably irritated.

“Dad, Mom, Xiaoyu is also under a lot of pressure. It’s a holiday today, so please don’t talk about it.”

Sensing his wife’s state, Lin Zhe finally mustered the courage to speak up for Su Yu.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiulan showed no sign of giving up; instead, her eyebrows furrowed.

“Pressure? In our time, having children was a woman’s duty. What pressure was there?”

As she spoke, she glanced at Lin Jianguo, as if seeking his approval. Seeing her husband nod, Wang Xiulan’s voice became even sharper: “I think it’s because you young people are too good at enjoying life and don’t want to be burdened by your children!”

“mom!”Lin Zhe looked displeased.

Seeing this, Lin Jianguo slammed his hand on the table, ending the argument between mother and son.

“Enough!”

After saying that, he looked at Su Yu coldly, his eyes seeming to say, “This is all your fault.”

At this moment, Su Yu could no longer suppress the anger in her heart.

As the only daughter in her family, Su Yu had never suffered such humiliation when she was at her parents’ home.

Everyone says that drinking alcohol gives you courage, and Su Yu happened to have drunk quite a bit today.

Alcohol not only emboldened her, but also made Su Yu’s thinking more direct and sharp. She couldn’t bear this disgusting family trial any longer; she needed an outlet, something to completely stir up this stagnant pool.

“hehe...”

Suddenly, she laughed, a clear, crisp laugh with a hint of undisguised madness.

Under the astonished gazes of the other three, Su Yu picked up the glass of red wine in front of her and drank the rest of the wine in one gulp.

Two intoxicating blushes rose on her fair cheeks, and her eyes became dreamy and bold.

“Dad, Mom, it’s the New Year, why are you saying such meaningless things? It’s such a downer.”

“Shall we play a game?”

At this moment, her voice carried a touch of drunken charm, each word like a feather, gently scratching the eardrums of the men present.

“Playing games?”

Wang Xiulan frowned, her face full of disapproval.

“yes.”

Su Yu’s tongue was a little tied, but her eyes were unusually bright. She leaned forward slightly, a movement that squeezed her soft breasts to create a deeper cleavage, the snow-white skin dazzling to the eye.

“A ... King’s Game, which is very popular abroad and is especially exciting.”

“King’s Game?”

Lin Jianguo repeated the unfamiliar word, which piqued the interest of this middle-aged man whose private life was rather dull.

Lin Zhe looked at his wife with a worried expression. He knew that Su Yu had drunk too much and was acting crazy under the influence of alcohol.

Su Yu had this problem from the very beginning when they first met.

After getting married, she toned down her behavior considerably in order to have children.

Unexpectedly, under the pressure from her parents today, her rebellious side resurfaced. Lin Zhe was about to stop her, but Su Yu glared at him and stopped him.

Lin Zhe saw that his wife’s eyes contained grievance, anger, and a hint of resignation.

Su Yu ignored her husband’s concerns and began to explain with great interest:

“The rules are simple. There are four of us. We use playing cards or draw lots. The person who draws the ‘King’ can order the other people to do anything, and the person being ordered must obey unconditionally.”

“So, are you brave enough to play?”

Her last words were spoken while looking at Lin Jianguo defiantly.

That look seemed to say, “So, Father-in-law, aren’t you so great? You’re bossing your employees around in the office all day, and now you want to show off your power at home too?”

“Nonsense!”

Wang Xiulan was the first to object: “What kind of game is this? There are no rules!”

“Mom, it’s just a game, just for fun.”

Su Yu laughed even harder. She even stood up, walked behind her mother-in-law, affectionately put her arm around her shoulder, and said in a coquettish tone:

“If you don’t want to play, that’s no fun at all. Besides, what if you draw the King? You can have Dad massage your feet if you want.”

Wang Xiulan’s expression softened slightly after hearing what she said, but she still hesitated.

In the end, everyone’s attention was focused on Lin Jianguo.

Because ultimately, he is the “king” of this family.

Lin Jianguo remained silent, his fingers rhythmically tapping on the table. With three pairs of eyes staring at him, his gaze fell on Su Yu again.

Tonight, this daughter-in-law is like a thorny rose—dangerous, yet exuding a deadly allure. Her proposal, the phrases “do anything” and “unconditional obedience,” echoed in Lin Jianguo’s mind like a spell.

At that moment, he thought of his unchanging, monotonous life;

He thought of his wife, Wang Xiulan’s body, which had long since lost its appeal;

Then look at Su Yu’s snow-white skin and those enormous breasts that seem about to burst out of her clothes...

A long-suppressed beast called “desire” quietly awakened in Lin Jianguo’s heart.

He couldn’t help but convince himself, “Perhaps it’s not a bad idea to liven up this family in a different way. Let’s see what tricks this audacious daughter-in-law can pull!”

“good.”

Lin Jianguo uttered a single word, not loud, but with a resounding force.

Wang Xiulan looked at her husband in surprise, seemingly unable to believe that he would agree to such an “absurd” game.

Lin Zhe was stunned; he hadn’t expected his father to agree.Only Su Yu’s smile grew even brighter.

But deep within that smile lay a hint of nervousness and anticipation that even she herself was unaware of.

She felt like a child who had opened Pandora’s box, both excited and terrified, with no idea what would be released next.

“Then it’s settled!”

Su Yu clapped her hands: “I’ll go get the playing cards, the game ... let’s begin.”

After saying that, she turned and walked towards the storage cabinet in the living room. Her swaying waist and pert buttocks, wrapped in a silk nightgown, created a breathtaking curve.

Lin Jianguo’s gaze followed her retreating figure, his eyes becoming deep and dark.

For the first time in a long time, he felt a change in his body, a primal, masculine urge awakening.

At that moment, he could even imagine what a soft and hot body his daughter-in-law’s thin silk dress must be underneath.

... Chapter 2

Su Yu is back.She held four playing cards in his hand, looking like a casino dealer about to deal the cards.

She swayed her hips as she walked back to the dining table, her face flushed with intoxication, but her eyes were surprisingly clear, as if alcohol was merely a tool she used to shed her pretense, rather than a poison to numb her mind.

In an empty corner of the dining table, Su Yu laid out four cards: a King, and the numbers 2, 3, and 4, face down.

Su Yu looked excited as she scanned the other three people: “Let me repeat the rules: whoever draws the King becomes the King.”

“The king may command any one or more of the 2, 3, and 4 people to do anything, and the person being commanded may not refuse or bargain.”

“Do you understand everything?”

Wang Xiulan gave a soft hum and remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement. Lin Zhe looked at his wife with a helpless expression, his eyes full of pleading, “That’s enough.”

Only Lin Jianguo, leaning back in his mahogany chair, remained calm, his expression unreadable, though a hint of amusement flickered in his deep eyes.

Su Yu nodded in satisfaction, then reached out and waved her hand across the four cards briefly before drawing one:

“Okay, let’s begin. I’ll go first.”

The others then took turns drawing cards.

“Let’s reveal our cards.”

Su Yu’s voice trembled with anticipation. That slender, white hand turned over her cards on the table.

It’s a 4 of spades.

The crowd reacted with varying expressions, repeating her actions.

Lin Zhe had a 2 of hearts, and Wang Xiulan had a 3 of clubs.

Finally, Lin Jianguo slowly, with an air of complete control, turned over his cards. A King of Diamonds.

The first king, Lin Jianguo, was the true master of this family.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment. Su Yu’s smile froze for a moment; she hadn’t expected her father-in-law to gain power in the very first move.

Wang Xiulan seemed relieved; her husband being king wouldn’t go too far.

Lin Zhe lowered his head, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

Lin Jianguo tapped his fingers lightly on the playing cards, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the three faces.

Instead of giving the order immediately, he reveled in the absolute pleasure of being able to control others.

However, his gaze lingered longest on his daughter-in-law, Su Yu.

It was simply because that burgundy silk nightgown was too eye-catching.

A thin strap hung precariously on Su Yu’s rounded shoulder, and since she was half-lying on the table, half of her breast was exposed, creating a deep cleavage.

Lin Jianguo could clearly feel his throat going dry, but fortunately everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts and didn’t notice Lin Jianguo’s undisguised gaze.

But of course he didn’t choose Su Yu directly; he still had that much control over himself. Lin Jianguo seemed to casually mention a number: “My order is, Number 3, pour me a glass of wine.”

Wang Xiulan paused for a moment, then rolled her eyes, picked up a bottle of Moutai liquor not far away, and reluctantly filled her husband’s glass.

“It’s no big deal, why do you need to give orders?”

She muttered something under her breath, but still obeyed.

The first round ended uneventfully.

The tense atmosphere eased considerably, and Wang Xiulan even began to find the game somewhat interesting.

“Shuffle! Shuffle! Next round!”

Su Yu was impatient and seemed more eager than anyone else. She took back the cards, rubbed them haphazardly a few times, and then spread them back on the table.