Su Niansheng was startled by the loud “roar of the lioness,” dropping the building blocks in her hand.
It was the first time she had seen Aunt Hua Hua lose her temper. She never expected someone usually so gentle to become so terrifying when angry—it seemed like she could swallow Shen Xiaoxi whole in one bite.
Suddenly, she felt a bit sorry for him. He must have been beaten quite often.
Shen Junxi was also puzzled.
It had been a long time since he had been called by his full name.
Had he committed some unforgivable sin?
Jian Hua looked at them, stammering and unable to utter a single word for a long time.
Shen Shengyuan sensed her embarrassment and stepped forward, gently covering her face with his hand. “Your mother thinks it’s not good for you to keep playing with Sheng Sheng so late. Staying up late is exhausting, and you have school tomorrow. Hurry up and go rest early.”
“Yay!”
Upon hearing this, Su Niansheng jumped for joy.
Finally freed!
She smugly ran behind the two of them, silently giving Shen Junxi a little thumbs-down. She had already said she didn’t like it, yet he kept forcing her to do it. What a devil! From now on, she would completely blacklist building blocks as an activity!
Shen Junxi shot her a look that said, “You can escape today, but not forever.”
Early the next morning, two luxury cars were parked at the entrance of Diyuan No. 1.
Zhong Zhe got out of the car and looked at Duan Chengyu, who was wearing headphones and dancing animatedly. “What are you listening to?”
“Julia’s new love song. It’s super cool. Want to listen?”
“Forget it. Better turn it off early. Be careful not to get caught in the crossfire.”
“Oh, right!”
Duan Chengyu realized belatedly.
Junxi had been heartbroken these past couple of days. To be precise, it wasn’t even heartbreak, since the campus belle had never confessed to him—she had only used him to provoke Shi Yubai. So, his mood was even worse. If he heard this annoyingly sweet love song, wouldn’t he take all his frustration out on him?
“Young Master Zhong, Young Master Duan, you’re here,” the butler greeted them at the villa entrance, welcoming them inside. “Young Master stayed up too late playing yesterday and might be a bit tired. He hasn’t gotten up yet.”
“It’s fine. We’ll wait for him.”
Duan Chengyu and Zhong Zhe sat in the hall, planning to start a game to pass the time.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they opened their phones, they both caught a glimpse of a graceful figure appearing behind the railing on the second floor. She descended slowly along the crystal spiral staircase.
The girl was wearing a soft, fluffy, luxurious princess nightgown, with a lace veil eye mask still on her head. Her long, dark hair was pushed back behind her ears, revealing a flawless, makeup-free face that was stunningly beautiful.
As she walked, she stretched lazily, her sleepy eyes blinking as if she had just woken up. When she saw them, a flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by a warm greeting. “Hello~”
Zhong Zhe and Duan Chengyu instantly held their breath.
First reaction: She’s so beautiful and adorable!
Second reaction: Isn’t that Su Niansheng?
Third reaction: Why is Su Niansheng at Junxi’s house? Could it be…
Reason stopped Zhong Zhe from letting his imagination run wild, but Duan Chengyu’s imagination was completely unrestrained!
Could it be that after learning “the campus belle never liked him and was just using him,” Junxi became embittered and turned dark! To have her, he didn’t hesitate to use his power, forcibly tying her to his side, imprisoning her, and punishing, tormenting, playing with, and humiliating her day and night with cruel methods!
Just like the gossip he’d heard last time about the “sugar daddy and canary” incident in their circle.
Combined with what the butler had just said—”Young Master stayed out too late last night and might be a bit tired, so he hasn’t gotten up yet”—it was absolutely confirmed!
Brother Jun is so cool—no, so beastly!
To do such a thing to a beautiful young girl like her—others wouldn’t dare until they’re thirty, but he dares at nineteen. Truly worthy of being the lawless Crown Prince!
When Shen Junxi woke up, the first thing he saw was his little princess.
She stood in the living room like a soft, fragrant cake, every movement utterly captivating, completely occupying his line of sight.
He didn’t dare imagine what it would be like if he could see her like this every day…
The corners of his lips lifted as he walked toward her.
Just as he reached the bottom of the stairs, he heard a surprised voice, “Su Niansheng? Why are you at Junxi’s house?”
Zhong Zhe and Duan Chengyu?
“Why are you two here?”
Duan Chengyu: “…” They’d been sitting here for ages, and he only noticed now? So the smile on his face earlier was all for the campus belle and had nothing to do with them.
“Brother Jun, you’re too much, aren’t you?”
Rather than criticizing his character, Duan Chengyu cared more about something else. He stood up and squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth.
“You actually betrayed the organization and lost your virginity first! You’re no longer pure!”
Even though his voice was already very, very low, Su Niansheng still heard it. After understanding the meaning of “lost your virginity,” she immediately looked at Shen Junxi, her face full of shock.
The latter, meeting her gaze, immediately furrowed his brows, glaring at Duan Chengyu, his temples throbbing. “What nonsense are you spouting here?”
Hah!
Still won’t admit it, even with a witness right here!
Duan Chengyu despised him even more.
Su Niansheng couldn’t help but laugh at his eager-to-explain expression.
“I’m staying over.”
“Staying over?” Although Duan Chengyu was terrified of getting beaten up, he couldn’t suppress his burning curiosity. “And… in what capacity are you staying over?”
He expected to hear answers like “girlfriend,” “victim,” or even “hookup,” but he never expected…
Su Niansheng held her glass of milk and stood in front of Shen Junxi.
The two of them, with their eighteen-centimeter height difference, equally stunning looks, and perfectly harmonious aura, inexplicably gave off the feeling of a perfect match.
“As his best buddy.”
Zhong Zhe noticed that when Junxi heard the word “buddy,” the smile on his lips gradually faded. Meanwhile, the look Su Niansheng gave them carried a hint of asserting ownership, something even she herself didn’t seem to realize.
“That can’t be right. Aren’t I Brother Jun’s best buddy?”
Duan Chengyu immediately jumped up. Seeing that the guy wasn’t saying anything, he grew anxious.
“Brother Jun, say something!”
“Hmm?”
Su Niansheng also raised an eyebrow, looking at him proudly, as if saying: Hurry up, who’s the best?
“Get lost.”
That was directed at Duan Chengyu.
He collapsed onto the sofa, shattered and unable to get up, muttering over and over, “Impossible, this can’t be…”
“Hahahaha~”
Su Niansheng was amused by him, but Zhong Zhe looked puzzled. “Buddy?”
“Alright.”
Su Niansheng put down her milk glass, deciding not to joke with them anymore.
She explained her relationship with Shen Junxi to them in detail, from start to finish.
After hearing this, both of them were stunned, unable to snap out of it for a long time. Even Zhong Zhe, with an IQ as high as 140, found it unbelievable.
“You’re the heiress of the Su family, the wealthiest family in the capital’s Hexi district?”
“And you and Junxi are childhood friends, knowing each other since birth?!”
Su Niansheng glanced at Shen Junxi and nodded, “Mhm~”
The boy’s lips, which had been pressed into a straight line, curled up again because she had finally acknowledged their relationship.