The next day, when Shen Tianxing woke up, she found herself lying in Xie Linchuan’s arms.
Looking at the man before her, he was lying there alive and real!
She felt an indescribable sense of peace and happiness in her heart!
Perhaps people only learn to cherish what they have after losing it!
Or maybe it takes going through life and death to realize who truly deserves to be protected!
She gently raised her hand and traced her fingers lightly over Xie Linchuan’s cheek, as if confirming the reality of it all.
“Naughty~!” Xie Linchuan didn’t open his eyes.
He simply held Shen Tianxing’s hand and placed it gently on his chest.
And Shen Tianxing nuzzled against Xie Linchuan like a little kitten.
“We should get up. There are important things to do today!” Although somewhat reluctant, Xie Linchuan knew there were indeed important matters to attend to.
“Just a little longer!!” Shen Tianxing held him tighter.
“Shen Tianxing, as long as you don’t run away, I won’t either! Just endure for two more days, and you won’t be able to escape me then!”
Shen Tianxing got up with a pouty expression, her gaze instantly falling on Xie Linchuan’s injured hand!
He was clearly hurt, yet he let her sleep on his arm…
He clearly liked her to death, yet he always wore a cold face!
Shen Tianxing even wondered if Xie Linchuan’s smiling muscles were broken, which was why he always kept a stern expression!
As she slowly got up, she realized she was completely naked next to an equally naked Xie Linchuan!
The man’s morning natural reaction made her instantly cover her face with her small hands.
Shen Tianxing: Could it be that all domineering CEOs come equipped with pythons????
“Are you shy?” Xie Linchuan asked softly with a smirk.
“No!” Shen Tianxing muttered quietly.
“Then why are you covering your face?” Xie Linchuan continued questioning.
“I’m scared, okay?!” Shen Tianxing was quite blunt.
“Scared?”
Xie Linchuan sat up against the headboard and pulled Shen Tianxing into his arms.
He took her hand and placed it on the python!
“Scared of this?”
Shen Tianxing’s face was practically burning!
“Xie Linchuan, you’re too wicked!”
“Very wicked?”
“Very!”
“But last night you said you loved me. Doesn’t that mean you love me being this wicked?”
“Xie Linchuan, let go. Don’t forget, my brothers are still here.”
Xie Linchuan: Only now do you remember your brothers.
The two brothers: Shen Tianxing, where are your manners?
Xie Linchuan flipped over and pinned Shen Tianxing beneath him.
“This room has three layers of soundproofing. Even if a bomb went off in here, no one outside would hear it.”
“Do you know how seductive your voice was last night?”
Shen Tianxing immediately covered Xie Linchuan’s mouth with her hand.
“Don’t say it! Either say nothing at all or come out with the most vulgar things!”
“Don’t say it, I don’t want to hear it! Xie Linchuan, you’re too wicked!”
Xie Linchuan gently moved Shen Tianxing’s hand away, his gaze towards her utterly mesmerizing.
“Then if we’re not going to talk, let’s just do it!”
Shen Tianxing: Can you just say that so casually?!
Python: Morning exercise is good for my healthy growth!!
‘Mmm~~!’
………..(Speedometer reading 1600 here… let your imagination fill in the morning exercise, dear readers!)
Good grief!
If we didn’t exercise, it would be fine, but once we started, we couldn’t stop!
It was only after Shen Tianhe came knocking that Xie Linchuan quickly ended the morning workout!He carried Shen Tianxing into the bathroom with long strides. Worried his hand might get infected, Shen Tianxing insisted on bathing herself.
“It’s fine, just help me wrap it up!”
Xie Linchuan directly pulled out a roll of plastic wrap from the bathroom cabinet.
This move instantly stunned Shen Tianxing.
“Shouldn’t this be kept in the kitchen?”
“Once when I injured my leg before, I had to wrap it while showering too!”
“Oh, I see!”
After Shen Tianxing carefully helped Xie Linchuan wrap his injured hand, the two quickly took showers.
Once changed, Shen Tianxing sat on the edge of the bed and looked at Xie Linchuan.
“Will you be very busy today?”
“Yes, there’s a lot to handle at the company. Plus, I need to review that video you wanted.”
“Oh.” Shen Tianxing sounded slightly disappointed.
“What’s wrong?” Xie Linchuan asked softly.
“Nothing. I’ll stay home obediently today.”
“Mm.”
After getting dressed, Xie Linchuan walked to the door and opened it.
Shen Tianhe and Shen Tianchen stood guard outside like two door gods.
The moment the door opened, they rushed in without a word.
Shen Tianxing sat cross-legged on the bed. While showering earlier, she realized how meticulous Xie Linchuan’s thinking was—and his actions matched. There wasn’t a single trace of passion left on her body.
“What are you two doing?” Shen Tianxing took the initiative, questioning them first.
“Well…” Shen Tianhe stumbled over his words.
“It’s nothing. Dad just called. Older brother and I told him we took you out to have fun last night, you drank too much and stayed out late, so we all crashed at older brother’s club.”
“Thank you, gege~~” Shen Tianxing blew a flying kiss toward Shen Tianchen from across the room.
Shen Tianchen: This is going to be the death of me!
“Oh, right, Linchuan—my dad said the Fu family arranged for Hongbin Restaurant tonight. Said it’s a pre-engagement gathering for both families.”
Shen Tianhe looked at Xie Linchuan, who showed little reaction.
“Brother, if it’s a gathering between our two families, why are you telling Xie Linchuan? It’s not like it concerns him!” Shen Tianxing quickly added.
“No, I haven’t finished! We thought it was just a family banquet with Mom, Dad, the three of us, and their family. But apparently, our uncle’s family is coming too!”
“Xia Airou?” Shen Tianxing blurted out.
“Yeah! That’s why I wanted to ask Linchuan if you two still have any plans. With my temper, I’m afraid I might lose control and flip the table!”
Just mentioning Fu Jinyan and Xia Airou made Shen Tianhe’s blood boil.
“Are you inviting me?” Xie Linchuan looked at Shen Tianhe.
“What?” Shen Tianhe looked utterly confused.
Xie Linchuan checked his watch and replied indifferently:
“I need to go to the company. I have three important meetings today. After 3 p.m., I should be free. I’ll prepare the video you need for tomorrow.”
“Since there will probably be drinking tonight, remember to pick me up. It’ll show you value me.”
After speaking, Xie Linchuan turned and left, leaving a belatedly comprehending Shen Tianhe in the room, yelling at Shen Tianxing.
“That big ice block—when did you even start liking him?!”
“I don’t care about what older brother asked. I just want to know—what do you see in him?” Shen Tianchen pressed, adding fuel to the fire.
“I just like him, that’s all! Let’s hurry home. I need to catch up on sleep so I’m ready for battle tonight!”Shen Tianxing instantly got out of bed, her legs going weak and nearly causing her to stumble. Fortunately, her good balance allowed her to move around a bit and gradually walk steadily.
She suddenly sensed the atmosphere turning awkward and looked up at her two older brothers in front of her.
“Shen Tianxing, you two last night…”
“Ugh, my legs were just numb from sitting cross-legged on the bed! What are you thinking? Hurry up and leave!”
Shen Tianhe & Shen Tianchen: Yeah right, you sly fox. You clearly slept together and still dare to claim your legs were numb…