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Qin Xian and Shu Mother chatted animatedly about Shu Ran, while the subject of their conversation sat awkwardly beside them, his expression a mix of embarrassment and helplessness.
"Our Shu Ran has always been very obedient since he was little. The neighbors praise him whenever they see him."
"His studies are great too; just look at all those certificates on the wall..."
Qin Xian listened with great interest, occasionally responding with a comment or two, creating a warm atmosphere that encouraged Shu Mother to continue speaking enthusiastically.
At that moment, Shu Ran felt like yogurt nearing its expiration date in a supermarket—on sale and being given away with any purchase.
Unable to bear it any longer, Shu Ran interrupted, "Mom, the water is boiling."
"Okay, okay."
Shu Mother hurriedly picked up the kettle, her sentence still unfinished.
The living room was left with only the sounds of the television and the pouring of water for tea.
Shu Ran raised her eyes and locked gazes with Qin Xian across most of the living room, silently challenging each other.
It seemed she was questioning him about why he was at her home and what he wanted.
It felt as if every word she wanted to say contained the question of why they had met.
However, Qin Xian did not respond; he merely glanced at her with an air of indifference, concealing all his emotions deep within his eyes.
Shu Ran felt both angry and frustrated; he always tossed out one puzzling question after another for her to figure out.
Yet he never provided an answer.
"Ah!" Shu Mother suddenly slapped her forehead. "Look at my memory! I got so caught up in conversation that I forgot everything. Qin Xian, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"
She then shifted the topic slightly, sounding a bit reproachful: "Shu Ran, why didn't you come back earlier even though you had plans? You didn’t answer your phone. You made him wait for so long. If I hadn’t gone downstairs to take out the trash, who knows how much longer he would have waited."
"It's okay, Auntie. You might have forgotten because of work," Qin Xian said understandingly.
However, the fleeting look of glee fell right into Shu Ran's eyes.
Shu Ran pouted, wondering how this person could be so childish.
"Hey, look at him," Shu Mother praised Qin Xian and added, "I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't prepare any dishes. I'm really sorry. Otherwise, I would have let you taste my cooking."
"It should be me who is being presumptuous by visiting and disturbing you."
Shu Mother smiled affectionately, "How could it be a disturbance? I'm very happy that you came. Next time, find a time to come over for a meal, and I'll treat you well."
"Today, let Shu Ran take you out to eat. It's already so late; if you don't eat soon, you'll be starving."
"I..." Shu Ran was about to say she had already eaten when she caught a glare from Shu Mother and silently swallowed her words.
...
Shu Mother stood at the door, watching their departing figures with great satisfaction.
She was very pleased with Qin Xian.
Not only because of his politeness and looks but also because of the way he looked at Shu Ran.
It was not like they were meeting for the first time; it felt more like a couple deeply in love.
...
"What exactly do you want to do?" As soon as they stepped out of the house, Shu Ran questioned the person standing beside her with an imposing tone.
Qin Xian chuckled at her sharp demeanor and retorted, "Don't you know what I want to do?"
Shu Ran felt it was unreasonable: "How could I possibly know what you want to do?"
Qin Xian smiled, his smile enchanting. He leaned closer to her side and whispered in her ear, "I’m interested in you. What do you think I want to do?"
Upon hearing this, Shu Ran's ears turned red, and her steps came to a halt. After a moment, she huffed angrily, "Pervert!"
After saying that, she quickened her pace and walked ahead without looking back.
Qin Xian curved his lips into a smile, his amusement reaching his eyes.
Even while sitting in the car, Shu Ran still looked furious, turning her head to look out the window, her white teeth tightly biting down on her red lips.
She looked just like a wronged little wife.
Qin Xian felt surprisingly good.
The white Jaguar sped along the road.
Finally, it came to a smooth stop in front of a private restaurant. Qin Xian got out of the car first while Shu Ran was still unbuckling her seatbelt.
He gentlemanly walked to the other side and opened the car door for her.
Shu Ran was still sulking but quietly said thank you.
The restaurant was somewhat quiet, with hardly anyone dining inside.
However, the overall ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, with clearly textured wooden tables blending with the warm yellow lighting, creating a cozy and romantic atmosphere.
Small and fresh green plants were casually placed on the table, and a bay window stood beside it.
Qin Xian's gaze lingered on her.
Her gaze was speckled with dim lights, and a light smile graced her lips, like gentle clouds. She seemed quite fond of this fresh and elegant environment.
"Brother." A voice called out in the quiet surroundings as its owner slowly descended from the small loft. He appeared to be just over twenty, with light brown hair, but his skin was pale and devoid of color.
"Mm." Qin Xian replied softly.
As he approached, a faint scent of medicine wafted from him. Noticing the person beside Qin Xian, he asked, "Who is this?"
"Your sister-in-law," Qin Xian said without a hint of embarrassment.
Shu Ran's mind went blank for a moment, her face turning bright red as she stared at him, explaining, "I am not."
The young man in front of her understood his cousin's expression and introduced himself, "Sister-in-law, hello. I am Qin Xinyi."
Hearing this title made Shu Ran's face flush even more.
She thought to herself: Are all the people from the Qin family so unreasonable? They say no, yet they still call me that.
Just as she was about to argue, Qin Xian spoke up with a voice full of amusement, "Your sister-in-law is shy and feeling embarrassed."
"Qin Xian!"
Her voice was soft yet slightly raised due to her anger.
Hearing his name come from her lips gave Qin Xian an unusual feeling.
"Oh." Qin Xian observed her angry expression; her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her cherry-like lips looked a bit swollen from whatever she had eaten, now slightly pouting.
"Know when to stop," Shu Ran said through gritted teeth.
Noticing that she was genuinely upset and knowing her limits, Qin Xian raised an eyebrow and decided not to tease her any further.
Qin Xinyi, who had just been standing nearby, saw their flirtatious interaction and wisely walked away.
Finally, the two of them sat down to eat.
Qin Xian had only drunk a cup of tea since noon.
His taste was particular, and even the exquisite dishes prepared by the Qin Family's chef often did not suit his palate.
As a result, he suffered from severe stomach issues; when they flared up, even a strong man like him could hardly endure it, feeling weak all over, breaking out in cold sweat, and turning pale.
Only Qin Xinyi's cooking was barely to his liking.
After finishing a steak, Qin Xian reached for the goblet beside him and took a light sip of red wine.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the person across from him. She was staring blankly at her steak, her plate untouched.
Her thoughts seemed to drift away, her clear eyes appearing somewhat hollow, making it hard to discern her emotions.
Qin Xian suddenly felt a pang of regret for having bullied her so much.
Seeing her look so wronged made his heart ache.
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