"Si Yan, you can't say that. We've always done business uprightly outside. How could we have offended anyone to such an extent?"
Under the skeptical gaze of the old man, Shen Tianhong broke out in a cold sweat.
"I'm just suggesting. It could be a direction for your investigation."
He pulled Shi Wan to sit beside the old man, then poured tea and peeled fruits in one smooth motion.
He was as proficient as if he had done it hundreds of times.
"Si Yan is really like he's married a princess. He even has to feed her fruits. Even the old man doesn't get this kind of treatment, does he?"
The second mistress seized any chance to criticize them.
The old man of the Shen family was quite pleased with the scene. But suddenly hearing this, he rolled his eyes at her.
Before the second mistress could say anything else, Shen Siyan said, "After all, Second Aunt has never experienced such joy. It's normal that you don't understand."
The second mistress's face darkened at once, and she sat there in silence.
It was true. Her marriage with Shen Tianhong was an alliance between families. They had little affection for each other. From the day they got married until now, she had only experienced the form of marriage, not the feeling of love.
Compared with Shen Siyan and Shi Wan, it was really ironic.
"Grandpa, we'll go back to our yard first."
"Go ahead. You must be tired after your journey."
As soon as they stepped out, Shi Wan refused to walk. Shen Siyan glanced at the second mistress who was still staring at them.
He smiled, then squatted down in front of her and said indulgently, "Get on."
Shi Wan climbed on his back without the slightest sense of impropriety.
The second mistress was so angry that her nose almost crooked. "Old man, look at this! Si Yan is the eldest grandson of the Shen family!"
"So what?" The old man of the Shen family was impatient. "In front of Shi Wan, he is her husband first."
So he could do whatever he wanted.
The Shen family didn't have so many rigid rules. As long as the two of them were happy together, that was enough.
The second mistress was seething with anger but didn't say anything more.
Shen Siyan carried Shi Wan back to the yard. She patted his shoulder. "Okay, put me down."
"I won't."
"People will talk if they see us."
"Who would dare?"
Shi Wan curled her lips. "Everyone would. Can't they talk quietly?"
"Stay still." He understood her concerns. "My dear, you have the right to act coquettishly in front of me. It's a sign of your trust in me."
It was a right that a wife had over her husband.
Some people said that before marriage, a woman was a strong and independent person who could do anything. After marriage, she became different.
Wasn't the latter a kind of trust and indulgence?
"You can even act like a 'green tea' in front of me."
Shi Wan couldn't help laughing. "Where did you learn that word?"
"From the Internet. And it's really the case."
"Okay, then could you please carry me upstairs, Mr. Shen?"
"Do you want some extra services?"
"I won't pay for the service."
He said meaningfully, "It's okay. I'll take it myself."
Shi Wan: "..."
Goodness, she understood what he meant.
...
A few days passed. Xie Zhe sent a message saying that Zheng Zhi showed no signs of abnormality.
Shi Wan frowned. Could it be that she had overthought it?
Before she could figure it out, a text message from Dean Jin came in, inviting her to a lecture.
As if afraid that she wouldn't go, Dean Jin even added a note at the end saying there would be rewards.
The important thing was emphasized three times.
Shi Wan rubbed her forehead. "It seems that my love for money can't be hidden."
"Hmm? Don't you love me?"
Shen Siyan put down his work, picked her up, and held her waist. His tone was a bit dangerous.
"Who doesn't love money?"
"I'm not interested in money." He pinched the soft flesh on her waist and kissed her on the face. "I'm most interested in you."
Shi Wan: "..."
"Then why do you earn so much money?"
"For my future wife."
"So it's all mine?"
"Yes, it's all yours, including me."
The excitement on her little face was obvious. Shen Siyan found himself more and more deeply in love with her. He planted a series of gentle kisses on her neck, face, and finally on her lips...
"Don't make trouble. I have something to do later."
"When?"
"In an hour."
He frowned, then suddenly pinned her down on the bed. His voice was hoarse. "It's a bit short, but it can satisfy my craving for now."
With that, he leaned down to kiss her before she could say anything. His big hand on her waist slipped under her clothes and slowly moved upwards...
...
Shen Siyan drove her to the venue. He grabbed her chin and kissed her delicate lips.
"Call me when it's over. I'll come and wait for you."
"I don't know how long it will last."
There was a hint of complaint in Shi Wan's eyes. It must have already started by now. It was all this man's fault.
"It's okay. I'll wait for you."
He chuckled, then couldn't help kissing her eyes. He helped her out of the car.
If he stayed any longer, he wouldn't be able to let her go.
As if sensing his intention, Shi Wan got out of the car without looking back.
When she reached the entrance, she realized that she had forgotten to bring the invitation.
She called Dean Jin, but there was no answer.
After thinking for a while, she stepped forward. "Hello, I forgot to bring my invitation. Can I go in first?"
The security guard pointed expressionlessly at the people beside them. "Those people all said they forgot their invitations."
Shi Wan: "..."
Goodness, there were so many people. No wonder the security guard didn't believe her.
After sending a message to Dean Jin, she walked over and waited aside.
There were both men and women in the group. Even though they couldn't get in, they still sat there and didn't want to leave. Some were taking photos, and some were posting pictures.
Seeing Shi Wan coming, a man stepped forward to strike up a conversation. "Miss, is this your first time here? It's normal that you can't get in. We're used to it. We just come here to take some photos."
Shi Wan looked up. The man who was speaking seemed to be an Internet celebrity.
This kind of place could indeed bring them some popularity.
Shi Wan nodded. Dean Jin might be busy now, so there was still no reply to her message.
Seeing her reaction, the man wanted to step forward again. But a woman came up and grabbed his hand. "She clearly has no interest in you. Why are you still pestering her?"
"I'm just showing my concern."
"She doesn't need it at all."
The woman looked at Shi Wan with hostility in her eyes.
Shi Wan was too lazy to pay attention to her. She played with her phone and waited for someone.
If she asked someone to bring the invitation now, the event might be over by the time it arrived.
Just as she was about to stand up, the woman who had been eyeing her suddenly splashed the coffee in her hand on Shi Wan.
"Oops, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it."
Although the woman said she didn't mean it, there was no sign of apology on her face. Instead, she looked arrogant.
"Come up with a more sophisticated trick next time."
Shi Wan said calmly.
Such a petty trick was really childish.
As if her intention had been exposed, the woman's face changed drastically. "I've already apologized to you. Why are you being so sarcastic?"
"Okay, you're right."
"You!"
Shi Wan raised her eyebrows. "Are you dissatisfied?"
The woman was so angry that her face turned red. "I'll teach you a lesson someday!"
Shi Wan withdrew her gaze. She was too lazy to argue with her in this kind of situation.
The woman went back to her companions and kept complaining. "She's such a scheming bitch! I didn't do it on purpose. Why is she being so mean? All she knows is to act pitiful in front of men!"
The others laughed. "It's okay. Don't bother with her. No matter how much she acts, she can't get in just like us."