The Shen family’s dining table was a round rotating table made of dark reddish walnut wood. The old master and the old madam sat side by side, while beside the old madam sat Shen Zui and Jiang Wanting.
“Ah Zui, stay at the ancestral house tonight!”
“Alright.” Shen Zui nodded. Without using the serving chopsticks, he picked up a piece of braised chicken and placed it into Jiang Wanting’s bowl.
Everyone saw this scene and knowingly curved their lips into smiles. The brat had actually learned to dote on someone.
Madam Shen felt a bit emotional. After so many years, this was the first time she had seen her son pick food for someone. Even as his mother, she had never received such treatment, yet her daughter-in-law had taken the lead.
“Young Aunt-in-law, eat this.” The little girl sitting beside Jiang Wanting imitated Shen Zui and placed a slice of meat into Jiang Wanting’s bowl.
Jiang Wanting had not yet recovered from Shen Zui serving her food when another piece was added to her bowl.
“Thank you, little darling. You eat too.” Jiang Wanting returned the gesture and placed a slice of boiled pork into the little girl’s bowl.
Grandmother Shen could not help but laugh. This was what it meant to have a house full of children and grandchildren! If Shen Zui and Jiang Wanting also had a child, she would probably be overjoyed.
However, Jiang Wanting was still too young—only just turned twenty and still in university. It would probably take another two or three years before she could hold their child.
After the meal, everyone celebrated the old madam’s birthday and presented their gifts one after another. The old madam was very satisfied with Jiang Wanting’s gift.
Grandmother Shen lacked nothing; it was the thought that counted. She even ordered someone to hang the painting in her bedroom.
Shen Zui’s room was on the third floor.
Jiang Wanting had not expected to stay overnight. She clasped her hands together, looking around. Everything here felt unfamiliar.
Shen Zui raised his brow slightly and asked: ”What’s wrong?”
“I… want to remove my makeup.”
Shen Zui understood and left a sentence before walking out of the room: ”Wait here.”
“Sis?” Shen Zui raised his hand and knocked on the door.
Shen Yiyin was lazily leaning against the sofa, scrolling through videos on her phone. Hearing the knock, she even thought she had misheard.
“Come in.”
“I need to borrow some makeup remover.”
Shen Yiyin: “?”
After a while, she reacted and pointed at the dressing table. “Find it yourself.”
While Shen Zui searched for the items, Shen Yiyin sat up straight. “My dear little brother, don’t you have anything to say to your fiancée?”
Shen Zui paused with the bottle in his hand but said nothing.
“I can tell she’s interested in you, but…”
Shen Zui looked at her in confusion, signaling her to continue.
“But she’s interested in that face of yours. You should thank our parents for giving you such a good appearance.”
Shen Zui agreed with that. He knew most of his fans liked him because of his face. In the past, the company had often asked him to post selfies.
“Do you want to try living properly with her? She seems quite different from the rumors.”
“Aren’t I already living with her now?”
“You know what I mean. I hope you live happily together, not just stay together out of convenience.”
“You’re not young anymore either. You should worry about yourself.” Shen Zui expressionlessly picked up a bottle of makeup remover. “Thanks.”
Looking at the closed door, Shen Yiyin sighed. This brat—he had even turned around to lecture her.
On the other side, Jiang Wanting had not yet recovered from Shen Zui’s words when he had already returned with the makeup remover.
“Thank you!” Jiang Wanting took it and went into the bathroom.
“That…” After removing her makeup, Jiang Wanting came out of the bathroom. “I don’t have a change of clothes.”
Shen Zui stiffened slightly. The girl in front of him had just removed her makeup; the water droplets on her face had not been wiped away. Her skin was fair and delicate, and the loose strands of hair on her forehead were slightly damp.
“Borrow one from my sister.”
After saying that, Shen Zui left the room. He had not been back for years and did not even know if the clothes in the wardrobe were still wearable.
Shen Yiyin did not expect Shen Zui to return again. A hint of cunning flashed in her eyes. “This one’s new, never worn.”
“Oh, and your clothes have been regularly cleaned. Mom even added a few new sets a few days ago.”
Shen Zui stiffened slightly. “Sis, thank you.”
Shen Yiyin sighed. “It’s good that you’re back.”
Shen Zui pressed his lips together and left her room.
When Jiang Wanting finished bathing and was about to get dressed, she realized how revealing the nightgown Shen Yiyin had given her was.
It was a lotus-colored silk slip dress, with a bra-like decoration on the chest, and it was low-cut. Jiang Wanting hesitated, unsure whether to wear it or not.
Gritting her teeth, she put it on. She did not want this either. Looking at her flushed reflection in the mirror, her cheeks turned red. Well, her figure was actually quite good.
Shen Zui was sitting on the sofa playing with his phone and did not notice her coming out.
“I… I’m done.” Jiang Wanting wiped her hair with a towel, deciding to just go all out.
She was not wearing a bra. She did not have the habit of wearing one to sleep, and Shen Zui looked like a proper gentleman—he should not do anything to her.
Shen Zui put down his phone and went to the wardrobe to get clothes. When he came back, he saw Jiang Wanting sitting at the dressing table, wiping her hair. She was very fair, and a portion of her soft curves was exposed at her chest.
From the side, she looked striking.
Shen Zui calmly averted his gaze. What exactly had Shen Yiyin given him? She really knew how to “help” him. His throat unconsciously moved.
While Shen Zui was showering, Jiang Wanting quickly used the hairdryer to dry her hair. She lifted the blanket and got into bed. Her skin was thick, but in front of the person she liked, she would still feel shy.
When Shen Zui came out, he saw Jiang Wanting lying in bed playing with her phone, wrapped tightly in the blanket. He could not help but chuckle softly. He had thought she was quite bold.
When the two lay on the same bed, Jiang Wanting felt uncomfortable all over. This was the first time in her life she had slept in the same bed as a man—and that man was her idol. Just thinking about it felt unreal.
“Can’t sleep?”
Jiang Wanting softly responded with an “Mm.” She was a bit sensitive to unfamiliar beds. In a new place, she needed time to clear her mind.
Fortunately, they were not sharing the same blanket. After midnight, it would be both her and Shen Zui’s birthday. Luckily, she had prepared a gift in advance.
Jiang Wanting silently counted down in her heart. “Happy birthday, Shen Zui.”
She suddenly sat up and produced a box from somewhere.
Shen Zui opened his eyes. What entered his sight were the girl’s clear and bright black eyes, long curled eyelashes, and flawless fair skin.
With her movement, a large area of skin at her chest was revealed—both cute and alluring. Shen Zui’s deep peach blossom eyes gradually darkened.
“A birthday gift for you.”
“Thank you. Happy birthday.” Shen Zui took her gift and casually placed it on the bedside table.
After a while, he asked: ”What gift do you want?”
Hearing this, Jiang Wanting blinked her almond-shaped eyes and said something astonishing: ”Can you kiss me?”
Time seemed to freeze. Jiang Wanting subconsciously licked her dry lips. “If you don’t want to, then forget it.”
Shen Zui’s gaze deepened slightly. His Adam’s apple moved as he held the girl’s neck with one hand and pulled her forward, his thin lips pressing briefly against her soft lips.
It was just a fleeting touch. The next second, his deep and mellow voice sounded above her head.
“Go to sleep.”
Jiang Wanting’s mind seemed to crash. Her heartbeat accelerated, her ears burned, and her fair cheeks flushed with a faint pink.
Damn! Shen Zui had really kissed her.
Although it was only a light touch of lips, her breath was filled with Shen Zui’s cool and pleasant mint scent. Jiang Wanting’s lips curved slightly as she burrowed into the blanket.
Under the dim yellow night light, Shen Zui opened his eyes, his gaze resting on the gift box on the bedside table.