During the two days following their wedding, Shen Yu didn’t go to the company, focusing entirely on taking his young wife on dates everywhere.
Theirs was an arranged marriage – they had only met briefly a few times before getting engaged, and just two months later, they married directly. The process was swift, and their feelings for each other were initially quite shallow.
Now that their relationship had warmed after marriage, they naturally wanted to make up for not having dated beforehand. So during these two days, they lived like a young couple in love.
The third day after the wedding was the traditional bride’s homecoming visit.
That morning on the third floor of Tan Palace, Shen Yu glanced at his wristwatch as the hour hand slowly approached eight. Taking a gentle deep breath, he walked calmly toward the large bed with apparent composure.
The bedding had been changed to the champagne gold Frette silk that Ji Yaoyao loved. A curled-up form lay in the center of the bed – when sleeping alone, Ji Yaoyao preferred to sleep curled up, but when Shen Yu was in bed, she liked to drape her legs over him.
“Yao Yao, time to get up. We’re going to Shanghai today.” After two days together, Shen Yu knew exactly how severe Ji Yaoyao’s morning grumpiness could be.
The gentle calling had no effect whatsoever – the person in bed remained completely still. Left with no choice, Shen Yu could only pull back the blanket covering Ji Yaoyao’s head.
As the blanket was suddenly removed, blinding light assaulted her. With her good sleep disrupted, her brows furrowed before her eyes even opened: “What are you doing!”
As she spoke, she tried to reach for the blanket again.
Shen Yu massaged his forehead, making allowances for her dislike of early rising. Last night he had forcibly restrained himself, not daring to disturb this little ancestor, yet she still couldn’t get up today.
But there was no helping it – being late for their first visit to her parents’ home after marriage would be impolite regardless.
Shen Yu picked her up, blanket and all, then separated her from the bedding. The room was maintained at the ideal constant temperature for the human body, so she didn’t feel cold.
The moment she was lifted into the air, Ji Yaoyao finally woke up, glaring at the culprit: “You’re so annoying! I don’t want to get up!”
The young miss was extremely angry at this moment!
Shen Yu could only continue coaxing: “Be good, baby. Just endure it for now. Once we’re on the plane to Shanghai, I’ll hold you while you catch up on sleep, okay?”
“Did you forget we agreed to meet your parents at noon yesterday? We can’t stand them up.”
Seeing Yao Yao remain silent, Shen Yu could only continue patiently soothing her.
Ji Yaoyao slapped her forehead in frustration – she had completely forgotten about returning home today. Pouting, she apologized to Shen Yu: “Husband, I’m sorry~ I forgot~”
Seeing his young wife’s easily bullied appearance, Shen Yu laughed happily, kissing her rosy lips: “It’s fine, your husband isn’t angry.”
After struggling futilely for a few more seconds, Ji Yaoyao resigned herself to getting up.
By nine o’clock, the couple had boarded Shen Yu’s private jet, heading toward Shanghai.
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At eleven o’clock, the plane landed punctually. The car Shen Yu had arranged was already waiting in advance. The flight attendants carried down various gifts and loaded them into the Rolls-Royce’s trunk.
Shanghai, Ji Mansion
To welcome the newlywed couple, the servants had been cleaning and tidying nonstop since morning, while the kitchen buzzed with hectic preparations.
Ji Yaoyao was the Boss of the family, with a younger brother named Ji Xingzhi below her. He was in his third year of high school.
The moment the car entered the mansion grounds, Ji Xingzhi couldn’t wait to come out and greet them.
“Sister, brother-in-law.” Ji Xingzhi’s personality was as lively as his sister’s. A sunny, handsome young man standing at six feet tall, he was a sight that lifted one’s spirits.
When Ji Yaoyao saw her brother come out, she hurriedly got out of the car the moment it stopped and ran toward him. Though only two days had passed, the siblings embraced joyfully as if they hadn’t seen each other for ages. Ji Xingzhi even lifted his sister and spun her around.
Bell-like laughter rang through the courtyard.
Watching this scene unfold from behind the wheel, Shen Yu’s face darkened. Even though it was his brother-in-law, he couldn’t help feeling jealous.
Just as Father Ji and Mother Ji emerged from the house, Shen Yu was taking gifts from the car. Seeing their daughter completely ignoring her husband while playing with her brother, Mother Ji pretended to be angry: “Xingzhi, put your sister down. Yaoyao, why are you still acting like a child? Go help Shen Yu carry the things.”
Shen Yu gave his parents-in-law a gentle, understanding smile: “Mom and Dad, no need to be polite. I can carry these things myself. Let Yaoyao chat more with her brother – it’s been a while since they last saw each other.”
Yao Yao chimed in: “See? Now that you have a son-in-law, you don’t love me anymore!”
Father Ji smiled contentedly. It seemed his judgment had been correct – the young couple had a good relationship. Seeing his daughter’s happy state put his mind at ease.
Mother Ji gave her daughter an ineffective glare: “You spoiled girl!”
Though she didn’t insist on her daughter helping her husband, Mother Ji quickly called servants from the yard to assist Shen Yu. Being knowledgeable about such things, Mother Ji couldn’t be more satisfied seeing the luxurious, expensive gift boxes in the servants’ hands! This indirectly indicated her daughter and son-in-law were getting along well.
The family of four entered the house chatting and laughing. After conversing for a while, lunchtime arrived.
Mother Ji had previously asked Ji Yaoyao about Shen Yu’s dietary preferences. Shen Yu wouldn’t dare put on airs before his parents-in-law, saying only that he wasn’t picky but preferred lighter dishes.
The dining table was lavishly spread with various dishes of all flavors.
While eating, Father Ji and Shen Yu discussed current affairs, from national news to business environment – rather lofty topics.
Yao Yao and her brother chatted about the latest gossip – whose child got into fights again, whose wife caught her husband cheating, etc. Mother Ji occasionally glared at the siblings, signaling them not to go too far. The two children she gave birth to were truly gossip enthusiasts!
Noticing that Yao Yao had eaten only one shrimp and didn’t reach for more, Shen Yu understood she was too lazy to peel them.
While continuing his conversation with Father Ji, he put on disposable gloves and began peeling shrimp. After peeling them, he naturally placed the shrimp directly into Yao Yao’s bowl, as if he’d done it hundreds of times.
Instantly, Shen Yu received four simultaneous gazes. Maintaining composure, he smiled and answered his father-in-law’s previous question as if nothing had happened.
Yao Yao adored Shen Yu’s attentiveness. Her sweet voice rang out: “Thank you, dear~”
Hearing his sister’s tone, Ji Xingzhi immediately got goosebumps. Seeing how pleased his brother-in-law looked with this, he felt speechless, silently complaining to himself: Married people are so disgustingly lovey-dovey.
After the meal, Father Ji was in high spirits and wanted to play chess. Though he wasn’t skilled, he truly enjoyed it. Hearing that his son-in-law knew how to play chess made Father Ji’s hands itch with anticipation. Since his son-in-law was family, he wasn’t afraid of losing face in front of him.
Ji Xingzhi was in the final month of his senior year of high school, a critical sprint period. He had only been able to return home for this lunch because Mother Ji personally called his homeroom teacher to request leave. Shortly after finishing the meal, Mother Ji urged him to return to school.
Mother Ji signaled for Ji Yaoyao to go upstairs with her, as the mother and daughter intended to have a private conversation.
As soon as the study door closed, Mother Ji said with a serious expression, “Yaoyao, I hope that no matter what happens in the future, you will never see Chen Yue again!”