Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Not Another Man, But the Shen Family’s Son-in-law Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Not Another Man, But the Shen Family’s Son-in-law Shen Yan checked the ti, 5:20 PM. Had they really just had a al and were planning to head back to the Shen Family for another one?
“We’ve already eaten and are making ti to return to the Shen Family.”
Shen Yan glanced at the caller ID.
It was the sa as last ti.
Shen Zheng’s tone slightly dipped, “Yanyan, are you really planning to completely sever ties with the family?”
Shen Yan pressed her lips together in silence.
At this mont, she didn’t know how to face a family that felt so alien to her.
If they made her revisit that household’s way of life, she would rather not have it.
“Let’s talk about this later.”
Shen Yan hurriedly hung up the phone.
Qi Si had been watching her from across the table.
He had no intention of ddling in the Shen Family’s affairs.
Just as Shen Yan had hung up, soone from the Shen Family started sobbing loudly.
Gu Ting leaned on Shen Zuo, “Yanyan really isn’t willing to co back, what are we going to do? We pushed her away, it’s all your son’s fault. He should have held onto Yanyan that day. If it weren’t for your son’s harsh words, would Yanyan have left without looking back?”
Shen Zheng’s face was cold, “…”
Shen Zuo placated gently, “Yes, yes, it’s all Ah Zhen’s fault. His own sister runs away from ho and he didn’t even try to stop her.”
Shen Zheng’s forehead throbbed, “Mom, didn’t you go to Shen City? How co you achieved nothing?”
Gu Ting replied, “I… I just went to look.”
“Heh,” Shen Zheng scoffed, “You chickened out, didn’t you? And you, as the head of the family you have no authority. All you do is appease your wife. Your own daughter has registered with another man, and yet you’re indifferent. Don’t you even care if she’s doing well? Is this how you act as a father?”
Shen Zuo responded, “Aren’t you the head of the family? Qi Si is not just so other man—he is now the Shen Family’s son-in-law. Trust Dad’s judgnt; Qi Si is a bit cold, but he’s more responsible than Qi Heng.”
Shen Zheng nearly choked, “Whatever, I don’t care anymore.”
As Gu Ting watched Shen Zheng storm out, she blinked, “Husband, why has Ah Zhen’s temper been getting worse?”
“Don’t bother with him; he’s just jealous of us. This kid keeps claiming he doesn’t want matchmaking or a wife; guess he’s content with being lonely forever.”
“Should we set up a few dates for him to cool him off?”
“Wife, that’s not cooling him off; that’s fanning the flas. He’s an adult; let him be.”
“What about Yanyan…”
Shen Zuo kissed Gu Ting’s forehead, “I’ll find a chance to et with Qi Si tomorrow.”
*
After Shen Yan and Qi Si finished their al, it was already past seven in the evening.
In Beijing at this ti of year, the cold wind was biting.
Qi Si led her into a small siheyuan; the rooms were already arranged.
They hadn’t had a wedding, so tonight was effectively their wedding night.
Shen Yan entered the room and turned around, intending to ask Qi Si if he was going to share her bed that night.
Qi Si’s phone rang. He turned to answer it, and upon returning, he said to Shen Yan, “I have sothing to deal with; you get so rest.”
Shen Yan nodded.
Qi Si ntioned there were new clothes prepared inside; then he quickly left.
In the siheyuan, only Shen Yan remained, and it was very quiet.
*
Shen Family mbers were known to be tough on the outside but soft on the inside. As Qi Si’s car pulled up, Shen Zheng was already there waiting. He imdiately asked, “Where’s Yanyan?”
His tone suggested Qi Si might have mistreated Shen Yan.
“At ho.”
“She’s still not willing to return to the Shen Family, huh?”
Shen Zheng’s face flashed with irritation.
Qi Si stood calmly, not speaking.
“It’s really ironic. She caused a dispute with the family, and now we are the ones pleading with her in low voices to co ho. Qi Si, if you dare mistreat her… I won’t let you off.”
Shen Zheng pulled out a cigarette and offered one to Qi Si.
Qi Si indifferently accepted it but didn’t light it.
Leaning against the railing, Shen Zheng exhaled clouds of smoke.
“I know she has caused you a lot of trouble, but she is the apple of the Shen Family’s eye. No matter what she does, it won’t change her status in the Shen Family. Since she is not willing to return ho or submit, I must ask you to take good care of her.”
This ti,
Shen Zheng made it clear.
The Shen Family still controlled Shen Yan, watched over her every move, and protected her.
Shen Zheng’s words did not receive any response.
Shen Zheng was used to it.
Sotis he could understand why the Qi Family patriarch favored Qi Heng.
Qi Si was just too damn difficult to get along with.
By the ti Shen Zheng had smoked half a cigarette, Qi Si had gotten into his car and left without looking back.
Shen Zheng put out his cigarette, cursed under his breath, tossed the unfinished cigarette into the trash bin, and then also drove away.
Because Qi Si took care of Shen Yan unquestioningly, the Shen Family had no choice but to repeatedly concede in business dealings, all to ensure that Shen Yan received the best care possible from Qi Si.
*
After a good night’s sleep, Shen Yan woke up to find Qi Si already sitting in the courtyard working on his laptop.
“Mr. Qi, good morning.”
“Morning.”
Qi Si gestured towards the breakfast on the table for her to take and eat.
Shen Yan sat down opposite him, unwrapping the packaging, revealing a genuine Beijing breakfast.
The soy milk was still steaming; she took a sip, and the taste was spot-on.
“I plan to return to Shen City today, Mr. Qi. Are you going back to the Qi Family or do you have other work to handle?”
Qi Si glanced at his watch, “I have a eting with soone, then I’ll head back to Shen City as well.”
“Mr. Qi, are you also going back? Isn’t there anything involving the Qi Family?” Seeing him look her way, Shen Yan added, “If you need to cooperate, it’s not impossible. Now that we are legally married, it would be normal to go back and et the parents together.”
“I have already explained it to Grandfather. The others don’t matter.”
Qi Si really didn’t have much of a deep connection with other mbers of the Qi Family.
Shen Yan uttered an “Oh,” then asked, “How long will you be out? I’m thinking of walking around nearby.”
Qi Si had already stood up. Hearing her say this, he couldn’t help but glanced at her face.
It seed she had not realized that she was now a high-profile actress.
“I’ll call you.”
Since Beijing was Shen Yan’s hotown, Qi Si wasn’t worried about her getting lost in the city.
As soon as Qi Si left, Shen Yan quickly finished her breakfast and went out.
She navigated through the twisting alleys, donning a mask to cover her features.
Standing by a street sign, she looked at the nearby map, automatically morizing the layout.
Even in unfamiliar places, she could find her way without error.
Shen Yan followed quiet streets, crossing one road after another, erging into a high-end shopping district.
Several luxury cars were parked up ahead.
A young man in a suit had just gotten out of one of the cars. The few people scattered around imdiately ca over, “Young Master Zhai!”
Shen Yan was about to turn right to find the subway when she heard the voice nearby and imdiately turned to look.
The man standing in front of the crowd, wasn’t he the Zhai Family mber she had seen in the small mansion yesterday?
Shen Yan froze, standing there in her odd attire, staring fixedly at one spot, which made her quite noticeable.
Zhai Hongshen felt soone staring at him from behind. He turned around, and across half the street, his eyes t Shen Yan’s calm gaze.
Zhai Hongshen stared for a long ti before recognizing her—it was Shen Yan!
His brow furrowed, and the people around him also sensed sothing was off. Following his gaze, they saw a tall, thoroughly wrapped up woman.
“Does Young Master Zhai know her?”
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