### Author’s Note:
What happens when two powerful men compete not for fame or fortune, but for a place in one woman’s heart?
In this chapter, the lines between friendship and something much deeper begin to .
Habiba finds herself caught in a sweet, hilarious “tug-of-war” between Lin Sheng and Zhou Han’s families.
But beneath the laughter, the tension is rising.
How long can Lin Sheng hide the depth of his feelings before the walls around his heart crumble?
Dive into Chapter Seven to see who truly makes Habiba feel at home!
## Chapter 7: Tug-Of-War For Home
The intensity of the agency and the media had been draining, but for Habiba, the real highlight of her first month was being welcomed into the private, sacred spaces of the men she trusted most.
It started when Lin Sheng took her home to meet his parents and his older sister.
The moment she stepped through the door, the house felt different—warmer, louder, and filled with the scent of a home-cooked feast.
His mother took one look at Habiba and pulled her into a hug as if she were a daughter who had been away for years.
It was an amazing moment because Lin Sheng had never brought any lady to the house;
She was the first.
His sister, who had always longed for a sister of her own, bonded with Habiba instantly, laughing over tea and sharing stories until the early hours of the morning.
“I’ve finally found my sister,” his sister whispered to her that night, and Habiba felt her heart expand.
Now, she had found a female friend and a sister.
His sister turned to Lin Sheng and whispered, “What is going on? I have never seen you bring any lady to our house before, not even your colleagues I smell something. I must say, brother, for what it’s worth, I love her already.”
Lin Sheng just laughed, “What are you smelling sister? I think it’s the tea you’re smelling!” He teased But in his heart, he felt a deep sense of calm and happiness to hear his sister say that.
However, Zhou Han wasn’t about to be outdone. This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
When he learned how much the family loved Habiba, he insisted on taking her to visit his own family the following week.
His parents were just as welcoming, his sister treating Habiba like a long-lost friend.
That was when the “competition” began.
It became hilarious.
If Lin Sheng brought her fresh flowers from his mother’s garden, Zhou Han would arrive the next day with a rare, traditional gift his parents had hand-picked for her.
They were becoming openly possessive, each trying to prove that their family was the best place for her to feel at home.
The peak of this rivalry happened when Habiba planned a return visit to Lin Sheng’s family.
When his mother heard she was coming, she didn’t just cook dinner—she prepared a banquet.
The table groaned under the weight of traditional dishes, and everyone fought to put the best portions on Habiba’s plate.
Sitting at that table, surrounded by the warmth of a family that wasn’t hers by blood but felt like hers by heart, Habiba felt truly cherished.
She looked around and saw Lin Sheng watching her with a look of pure adoration.
Across the room, she saw Zhou Han, who had managed to “coincidentally” drop by, watching her with that same intense, protective focus.
Lin Sheng leaned in close, his voice low and teasing.
“My mother says you’re the best thing that’s happened to this house in years.”
Habiba laughed, feeling a surge of pure, uncomplicated happiness.
She was being pampered and protected by the two most famous men in China.
Her trust in men previously shattered by the past was being rebuilt, not through romance, but through the profound, absolute safety of these two families.
They were competing for her time, for her smile, for her happiness, and for the peace that she had finally found.
Zhou Han spoke up, “We are here for you, no matter what. You are not alone here in China; you have us. In any way, we will protect you as a family and your friends. Do remember that, Biba, okay?” New chapters come out on g.com first.
Habiba smiled, “Okay! I will keep that in mind, Sheng, Han.”
“Oh! This is the first time you called us by just our names! Wow it’s sounds sexy right sheeeng” Zhou Han teased.
Lin sheng interrupted, “Come on, you are the one who started calling her ‘Biba’ instead of Habiba!”
“Yeah, right! I like that ‘Biba’—it’s the short form of Habiba. It’s really nice. Can I call you ‘Biba’?” Lin Sheng asked.
Habiba laughed, “Yes, we are friends, family even. You can call me whatever you want.”
Habiba—or “Biba”—was no longer just an aspiring actress.
She was a daughter of two families, a sister, and the center of their world.
The competition for her attention was just for her happiness, and for the first time in a long time, Habiba didn’t feel like a victim of life; she felt like its queen.
These two men were big actors who loved her immensely.
For Zhou Han, his love was based on pure friendship and family; if anyone hurt her, would pay the price.
As for Lin Sheng, his love for her was deeper—he loved her in a romantic way, more than his life itself.
He will risk everything for anytime.
Too bad Habiba didn’t notice because of the wall she had built to protect her heart.
### Author’s Note:
Lin Sheng lived his life for some time with a lot of pain in his heart, but for him, hurting her is unbearable.
He will handle the pain to keep her safe.
Join me in this journey—I truly appreciate all my lovely readers!
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