Seeing her son acting so cautious, Wan Mei’s heart ached unbearably, and she quickly comforted him, “Silly child, you’re just too kind, always thinking of others. This isn’t your fault. Shen Juan enjoyed so many years of a good life in your place while you suffered in that remote, impoverished countryside. He’s the one who owes you. You don’t need to feel guilty.”
Shen Tianyi nodded, “Mom, don’t worry. When I go to school and see Shen Juan, I’ll persuade him to leave and return to the life he originally belongs to. If he keeps clinging on like this, it’ll only make things more painful for him.”
“Oh, my son, you’re so kind it hurts my heart!” Wan Mei looked deeply comforted, convinced her son was the kindest child in the world. Kind, sensible, and outstanding—truly their genuine young master of pure blood. Compared to him, Shen Juan was nothing but a reckless brute.
“You don’t need to worry about Shen Juan. Your father will inform the school. Once his tuition is cut off, he won’t have any reason to stay at Christie Business School,” Wan Mei said, gently stroking the back of his head. “It’s better if he leaves. That way, you won’t feel uncomfortable seeing him at school.”
Shen Tianyi’s expression turned sorrowful. “Mom, he did live with our family for so long. Don’t you and Dad feel even a little attached to him?”
This was something he truly worried about. After all, even a dog would grow on someone after being raised for a long time, let alone a living person. If his parents still held feelings for Shen Juan, many future matters would become troublesome.
Unexpectedly, Wan Mei waved her hand without hesitation. “Your father and I did feel a bit reluctant at first, but seeing how obedient and outstanding you are, it’s clear a fake will always be a fake. There’s nothing about him that compares to you. From now on, you’re our only son. As for Shen Juan, if he still has any dignity left, he should go back to where he belongs.”
“Alright, my good son, don’t think about him anymore. He has nothing to do with our family now. Come, eat.”
“Mm.” Shen Tianyi nodded. After breakfast, the driver took him to Christie Business School.
At 7:00 a.m., Jiang Ziying was even more punctual than the alarm clock. She gently knocked on Shen Juan’s door. “Mr. Shen, it’s time to wake up.”
There was no response from inside the room.
Jiang Ziying couldn’t help but feel troubled. Mr. Shen had said it was hard for him to wake up in the morning. Just knocking like this might not be enough.
Time passed second by second. She didn’t want to delay his important matters.
“Mr. Shen, I’m coming in, okay?” she said softly, trying the door.
Click…
It opened easily.
Jiang Ziying stepped inside and walked to the bedside, looking at Shen Juan. He was completely wrapped in the blanket, sleeping soundly.
She tried calling him again, “Mr. Shen? It’s time to wake up. It’s already 7:00.”
Still, no response.
Left with no choice, she reached out and gently pulled the blanket down from his head. Carefully, she pinched his cheek lightly and said, “Mr. Shen, breakfast is ready. You should get up and eat.” Read the latest chapters at novelping.com.
At last, Shen Juan reacted.
In truth, he had been awake for a while. Ever since his physique was enhanced, even his sleep quality had improved. Even if he woke up early, he would still feel refreshed and clear-headed. He had already woken up when Jiang Ziying first knocked on the door, but this was the first time he had experienced such a gentle wake-up service, and he found it hard to open his eyes.
“Mr. Shen, you’re finally awake. I’ve already prepared breakfast.”
Shen Juan stretched and sat up from the bed. The blanket slid down to his waist, exposing his entire upper body.
His wheat-toned skin, sharply defined abs, well-proportioned chest muscles, and powerful biceps, combined with his handsome face, made Jiang Ziying’s cheeks flush instantly.
She hadn’t expected that he wasn’t wearing any clothes.
“I… I’ll go get your clothes.”
“Mm, they’re in the wardrobe. I’m going to school today. Just pick something casual for me. Also, get me a new pair of underwear.”
Shen Juan’s gaze lingered on her delicate face. She was wearing a white professional outfit today. She must have come up right after cooking, still wearing a pink cat-patterned apron. The soft pink and white colors made her look especially tender and bright.
“Ah, okay, I’ll get it now… where… where is it?” Jiang Ziying stammered, her face turning even redder at the mention of undergarments.
“In the second drawer of the wardrobe.”
Jiang Ziying hurried over. First, she picked out a casual outfit for Shen Juan, then opened the drawer to take out the underwear. She picked a black one from the top and handed it to him.
“I don’t want the black one. Get me a brown one.”
Shen Juan smiled slightly as he looked at her.
Jiang Ziying felt her face burning hotter and hotter. For some reason, the more he smiled at her, the more flustered she became. Her heart pounded like a drum, and she didn’t know what to do with herself.
“O-Okay.”
She turned around hastily, but in her panic, she bumped into the wardrobe. The rebound force sent her stumbling backward uncontrollably, and she fell straight onto Shen Juan’s bed.
The bedding was soft and comfortable, so she didn’t feel any pain. However, she ended up landing on Shen Juan’s thigh, which made the situation unbearably awkward.
“Ah, I’m sorry, Mr. Shen! I didn’t mean to. It won’t happen again. I’m really sorry!” Jiang Ziying quickly stood up, apologizing repeatedly.
She felt extremely guilty. It was her first day at work, and she couldn’t even handle such a small task properly. All she had to do was fetch a pair of underwear—why was she getting so flustered? This chapter is updated first at NovelPing.
Mr. Shen must be disappointed in her now.
“It’s fine. I’ll just wear the black one for now. You woke me up very punctually today. I’m satisfied.”
Jiang Ziying looked at him in surprise. “Mr. Shen, do you really mean that?”
“Of course. I’ll be going to school after breakfast. You can use the daytime to familiarize yourself with the house. That way, situations like this won’t happen again.”
Jiang Ziying nodded repeatedly. “Yes, Mr. Shen. You mentioned that the third floor doesn’t need cleaning. I’ll make sure the other rooms are cleaned properly. Please don’t worry.”
Shen Juan went down to the first-floor dining area and looked at the breakfast on the table.
Beef buns, egg soup, and two side dishes.
“Did you make these buns as well?”
Jiang Ziying nodded. “Yes, I can make many kinds of flour-based dishes. So if there’s anything you’d like to eat in the future, you can tell me in advance, and I’ll prepare it for you.”
“Buns take quite a bit of effort. You must have woken up very early to make them.”
Shen Juan took a bite. The beef was fresh and fragrant, and the buns were filled with rich broth. The taste was even better than those from outside shops.
“In the future, just make something simple. No need to go through so much trouble.”
Jiang Ziying shook her head with a smile. “Mr. Shen, you trust me and give me such a high salary. It’s only right that I prepare breakfast properly. A good day starts in the morning. I’ll do my best to make your breakfast nutritious and satisfying.”
Seeing her sincerity, Shen Juan didn’t insist further. “From now on, just call me by my name. No need to be so formal. It feels a bit awkward.”
Jiang Ziying thought for a moment. “Mr. Shen, how old are you this year?”
“I’m 19. My birthday is in March.”
Jiang Ziying smiled. “I’m also 19. My birthday is in the twelfth lunar month. Then… can I call you Brother Shen?”
“No problem. Call me whatever you feel comfortable with.”