He had seen this guy many times, and every time he was so close to his little wife.
Moreover, how did he find this place?
Nian Lin seemed oblivious to the man's gaze and continued chatting with Shi Wan.
"Xiaowan, we agreed last time that you'd come over. But not only did you fail to show up, you didn't even give a call. Grandpa was really heart - broken."
"......I was busy and forgot."
"Forgot?" Nian Lin twitched the corner of his mouth. "Do you know why I'm here?"
Shi Wan paused. "Did Grandpa send you here?"
He nodded. "Actually, it's not entirely that. Grandpa's been pushing me to get married. So I came here to hide for a few days, right?"
"Aren't you afraid Grandpa Nian will come after you?"
"The so - called rule is that the most dangerous place is the safest. As long as you don't tell, Grandpa won't know."
Shi Wan: "......"
"Right, bro?"
Nian Lin tugged at Shen Siyan and asked.
Shen Siyan gave him a cold look. "......"
He didn't know whether he'd be in danger later, but at this moment, he really wanted to strangle this guy and throw him into the sea to feed the fish.
"Go back on your own first. We're going on a date."
Shi Wan grabbed Shen Siyan and walked away.
"On a date? Take me along!"
Shen Siyan sneered, his eyes full of coldness. "Are you sure?"
"Why not? Anyway, I'm alone now. With the two of you and me, it'll be a perfect trio. Let's go for skewers!"
Shi Wan's veins popped. She couldn't help but kick him. "Get lost! You tagging along on our date? Are you still half - asleep like a hibernating bear?"
Nian Lin looked aggrieved. "Then what should I do? I can't really let Grandpa drag me back, can I?"
Shi Wan pulled Shen Siyan away. Anyway, this guy wouldn't starve to death. It didn't matter where he went, as long as he didn't disturb their date.
"How heartless."
Watching their departing backs, Nian Lin lost his previous playfulness. He tugged at the corner of his mouth and murmured.
Thankfully, he had a house in City T, or he'd really have to sleep on the overpass.
On the other side, Shen Siyan stopped. The jealousy in his heart almost overwhelmed him. "Sweetheart, who is he?"
"A friend. I didn't expect him to come here."
"From the Nian family in the capital?"
"Yeah."
"Got it."
He'd have this guy dragged back later.
"What?" Shi Wan checked the time. "It's already so late. Should we go back now?"
".....Okay."
He didn't want to go back, but seeing how exhausted she looked.
"Get on."
He squatted down in front of her, motioning for her to climb on.
"......No need. I can still walk."
His tone brooked no refusal. "Do you still want to go home?"
"Yes." The corner of her lips curled up slightly. She lay on his back. "You'd better carry me well. If you drop me, you're dead."
"What kind of death?"
Shen Siyan easily carried her on his back. Sure enough, she still hadn't gained an ounce of weight.
Although he wasn't that important in the Shen family, he'd never treated her badly. So why was she getting thinner?
"What kind of death do you want?"
He thought for a while and smiled. "Die under the peony flower?"
"Shen Siyan!" Shi Wan was ashamed and angry. She grabbed his ear. "If you talk nonsense again, I'll sew your mouth shut!"
"You asked me. I don't want to lie to you. I'm just telling the truth."
Shi Wan: "......"
"Or, die in your bed..."
"Shut up! If you say another word, I'll leave."
She didn't mind him saying such things behind closed doors, but this was on the street. Although it was a bit remote, there were still people around.
"Okay, I won't say anymore."
If he kept teasing her, he might not be able to get in the door tonight.
Shi Wan snorted and couldn't help yawning. Her beautiful fox - like eyes were glistening with water, looking extremely beautiful under the dim light.
When they got home, Shi Wan couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep.
Seeing this, Shen Siyan didn't disturb her. He gently helped her wash up and then hugged her to sleep.
The next day.
Shi Wan opened her eyes and saw the man's extremely handsome face. She felt that even if she had a bad temper in the morning, it would disappear when seeing this face.
"Is it good - looking?"
"Yes."
The man chuckled and kissed the corner of her lips. "Not only this face, but I'm also yours."
"That's worth quite a fortune."
"You only think about money all day long." Shen Siyan got up and carried her into the bathroom like a child. "You're already a rich woman, but you're still so obsessed with money. Why aren't you this persistent with me?"
"You're already mine anyway."
"You're so sweet - tongued in the morning. Let me see if you've smeared honey on your lips?"
"You're being a scoundrel."
"Just a scoundrel for you."
The two of them fooled around in the bathroom for a while before the man carried her out.
"Still going to school?"
Shi Wan replied lazily. "I have classes this afternoon. I'm free tomorrow. Aren't you going to work? At this time... won't you be late?"
"It's okay. I've asked for leave until this afternoon."
"Will you get your pay docked for this?"
"No. The boss is really nice."
Shi Wan half - squinted her beautiful eyes. She was a bit skeptical. How come she'd heard that the boss of the Prosperous Financial Group was decisive and ruthless in the business world?
Before she could ask, her phone rang.
As soon as she answered, Nian Lin's panicked voice came from the other end. "Xiaowan, I don't know which bastard snitched on me. I'm about to be dragged back now."
Shi Wan checked and it was indeed Nian Lin. "Who found out?"
"If I knew, I'd surely tear him to pieces!"
Shi Wan: "......"
Poor guy.
"Sweetheart, go downstairs for breakfast and then go to school."
Shen Siyan glanced at her phone. He was dying to hang up the phone for her.
She'd been on the phone with Nian Lin, a suspected love rival, for one minute and nine seconds.
Shi Wan nodded. "You go back first. I'll visit the Nian family when I have time. I have to go to school now."
"Hello... Xiaowan... Shi Wan?!"
Hearing the beeping sound on the phone, Nian Lin was so angry that his lungs hurt. He glanced at the two strong bodyguards beside him.
Well!
He couldn't beat them.
He should've learned more martial arts earlier. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been subdued with just one move.
Nian Lin resignedly boarded the plane. He never thought he'd be dragged back after just one night. It was so embarrassing.
......
"Shi Wan!"
Hearing the familiar and loathsome voice, Shi Wan didn't stop.
"Shi Wan, stop right there!" Shi Qing quickly blocked her way. "I'm asking you, do you know Teacher Fu?"
Teacher Fu?
Fu Yuanming?
"What's it to you?"
"You want to get into the research institute? Don't even think about it. The recruitment is over. If you keep pestering Teacher Fu to get in, you're just causing trouble!"
Shi Wan sneered. "Mind your own business."
"Shi Wan, are you even listening to me?"
After that day, Shi Qing had made up her mind that she'd never let Shi Wan get into the research institute.
Why did Shi Wan always have to interfere whenever she was involved in something?
Was she just so jealous of her happiness?
Shi Wan walked around her and left. It was useless to talk to such a person.
In their minds, they were always right.