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Shen Tian Er didn’t know how she had managed to get through this long day. It felt as if wherever she went, that half-smiling face of A Man floated in front of her. What on earth was going on?!
What was even more frustrating was that the wounds in Shen Tian Er's heart had yet to heal. Shen Jinghui insisted on joining in the chaos, bombarding her with relentless verbal attacks throughout the day, leaving her head spinning and her mind in turmoil.
It wasn’t until the evening when her mother, Jin Yue, returned from work that she began to regain a bit of her spirit. “Mommy, can you take your adorable and invincible Little Princess out shopping?”
Jin Yue set down her briefcase and looked Shen Tian Er up and down. Her daughter was dressed in pajamas, with a swollen face. “You look like a complete mess! Why would I go out with you like this?”
Shen Tian Er shot back, “I’m your daughter, so you can criticize me all you want, right?!”
After saying that, her mother continued to scold her: “What happened to your eyes? They’re so puffy! Your face looks swollen too! Tomorrow is your brother’s wedding eve, and we have guests coming over. You can’t go out looking like this!”
As she spoke, Jin Yue grabbed another bag and pulled her daughter along, insisting, “I’m taking you to get ready. You need to recover your appearance! You can’t let us down tomorrow!”
Shen Tian Er helplessly tugged at her energetic mother. “But I’m still in my pajamas! Can’t you at least let me change clothes?!”
“Go quickly!” Jin Yue’s disdain was palpable.
Though Shen Tian Er felt exasperated, she finally had a chance to escape Brother Han’s watchful gaze and breathe in some fresh air. As for Mu Beiming, that man could stay wherever he felt comfortable! After being mocked by him, she didn’t even know how she would face him tomorrow!
After spending some quality time with her mother, Shen Tian Er’s swelling had completely subsided. At that moment, Jin Yue tentatively asked, “Sweetie, are you in love?”
Shen Tian Er exclaimed, “Why are you so sensitive?! Where did you hear that?” She looked at her mother suspiciously. Was this outing meant to pry into her personal life?
While the two were having a facial massage together, Jin Yue waved for everyone else to leave, leaving just the two of them. “Did you break up after drinking last night?” Jin Yue asked again.
"Can I say that I haven't even started to fall in love yet? If that's the case, wouldn't my family be even more opposed to that man?" Shen Tian Er thought to herself, seeking a powerful ally—her mother!
Seeing her daughter's strange expression, Jin Yue could guess what was going on. "Sigh! You took your father's bottle of wine yesterday, and he sulked about it for half the night! If it weren't for your brother and me stopping him, do you think he wouldn't have hit you?"
"Thanks to my brother then!" Shen Tian Er replied, somewhat indignantly.
Jin Yue sat up straight. "What story is this? Speak freely; don't hold back!"
Shen Tian Er pouted and sat up as well. "It's all because of my brother. He opposes me dating! I mean, I'm already this old, yet he still treats me like a little kid. Don't you think he's just bored?"
Strictly speaking, Shen Tian Er's feelings could only be considered a crush at best—she was still in the ambiguous phase of her emotions. The term "dating" was definitely an overstatement!
Jin Yue didn't refute her nor did she fully believe her. "You can date now; we won't stop you. But as for your choice of partner, it's only natural for your brother to look out for you. He cares about you the most! You should understand him a bit!"
So who exactly is this person? Jin Yue had set the stage but still asked.
Shen Tian Er suddenly found it hard to speak! Her hesitance made Jin Yue feel uneasy—could it really be something that couldn't be brought to light?
Her son was notoriously difficult to pry information from; should she have her husband investigate?
"He's probably several years older than me! His social status is much higher than mine, and his family seems a bit more complicated too," she thought.
Jin Yue's eyes widened. "Does he have a family? Are you considering being a mistress?!"
"No, no! Mom, you've misunderstood! Let's talk about it when there's something real!" Shen Tian Er didn't want to make things too awkward; after all, she wasn't brave enough to take on that burden yet.
Jin Yue grew even more curious but couldn't press her further. In the end, the conversation fizzled out.
When Shen Tian Er finally brought Mu Beiming home, both Shen Huai Min and Jin Yue were left speechless. Was he really that unpresentable?
Wasn't he a diamond bachelor?
The next day, the Shen family was bustling with activity from early morning.
Many distant relatives and friends arrived in succession, making Su Xing acutely aware of the troubles of getting married. There were also quite a few relatives and friends from the Su family.
Shen Jingyu and Su Xing had already been back and forth between the two families three times.
"Why can't we just put all these people up in a hotel?" Su Xing wearily rubbed his temples.
Shen Jingyu didn't drive himself; instead, he sat in the back, holding Su Xing close and gently massaging her forehead. "Family should enjoy some lively moments at home to feel close. After tomorrow, we can finally relax!"
Su Xing squinted her eyes, comfortably enjoying Shen Jingyu's massage. His technique had become increasingly skilled, as he claimed it was to prepare for her later pregnancy when she might experience swelling or cramps.
"By the way, why haven't I seen Mu Beiming today? Is he too guilty to show up?" Su Xing couldn't help but gossip about her sister-in-law.
"Well, that little girl called me eighty times last night! It was exhausting! Now she's busy with hotel matters and doesn't dare come near me," Shen Jingyu chuckled at the thought. It was amusing how such a big man could act so immature, like a teenager experiencing his first crush—definitely influenced by Shen Tian Er!
"Wow, I never realized my husband had such strong influence!" Su Xing laughed.
"But what do you really think about their situation? Are you not surprised?"
Shen Jingyu replied, "You still have time to worry about them? Aren't you tired?"
Su Xing pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes playfully. "Well, it's family business, and Mu Beiyao is curious too."
Shen Jingyu smirked. "Your best friend must be pushing you to pry for information. Don't think I don't know!"
"After the wedding, I'll have a chat with Mu Beiming. I really can't figure out what he's thinking," Shen Jingyu admitted. After all, Mu Beiming had never shown interest in women—any kind of women—before.
Su Xing smiled mischievously. "Then I'll prepare to eavesdrop!"
Shen Jingyu shook his head with a laugh. "You can just ask him directly! Just don't know if he'll tell the truth!"
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