When Jiang Nuannuan noticed his odd behavior, she couldn't help asking in confusion, "What's wrong, Brother Sichen?"Lan Sichen stared at the person in front of him with a complex expression. "It's… Jiang Sese," he replied."What?"His words caught the rest by surprise and they all turned to look. Sure enough, they saw a slender and elegant figure standing there.She had changed drastically in the five years that they hadn't seen her.Her features had become much more refined and she was also taller. No longer a fledgling beauty of the years past, she emanated the serenity and elegance of an orchid in an empty valley. It was the kind of standoffish temperament that kept people at an arm's length.The conflict that Lan Sichen's parents felt was evident in their eyes.Back then, this was the daughter-in-law of their choice. They had even watched her grow up. Unfortunately, she ended up doing something so humiliating later on.Jiang Zhen, on the other hand, didn't show much of a reaction
"Pa—"The sharp, clear sound rang throughout the corridor.The other patrons and waiters watched this scene unfold, dumbstruck.Jiang Nuannuan's first reaction was to rush to Lan Sichen's side. "Brother Sichen, how are you?"Qin Shuang had also run over to her son. When she saw his inflamed cheeks, her face became contorted from anger. "Jiang Sese, how dare you hit my son! I'm going to kill you!"She threw herself at Jiang Sese, looking determined to rip the latter to shreds.Jiang Sese couldn't dodge her in time. Just as she was about to get injured, a sturdy and powerful arm reached out from behind her and firmly blocked Qin Shuang's hand."What's going on?"Jiang Sese could hear the faint but powerful anger in the ice-cold voice behind her.Then, a familiar scent enveloped her.The scent exclusive to Jin Fengchen was a faint, cold fragrance.What she felt next was a wide chest pressing against her back. The warmth from his skin reached her through their thin clothing.Instantly, a b
"Then why did she run away?" Xiaobao sobbed on his father's shoulder.Jin Fengchen patted him on the back. "She was bullied by bad guys. It's my fault for not protecting her. I'll call your uncle here, so go home with him first. I promise you that I will bring Auntie Sese back for you. Is that okay?"Xiaobao raised his head to look at him. "I want to come with you. I want to see Auntie Sese.""Not now. Be obedient. If you still want to see her, be a good boy and go home. Otherwise, you might not be able to see her again."Xiaobao curled his lips. He was about to cry again.Jin Fengchen looked at him. "Hmm?"Xiaobao scrunched his nose. "I'll be on my best behavior."Pleased with his son's answer, Jin Fengchen took out his phone to give Jin Fengyao a call and ask him to come over in the shortest time possible.Jin Fengyao was hanging out with his group of friends at the club, enjoying fine wine and the delightful company of beautiful women, when he got the call. He was just about to comp
Surely not!Then what was he trying to do?Why was he leaning in for no reason? Their faces were almost pressed together...Their faces were now just about five centimeters apart.Jiang Sese could sense a hot breath brushing past her cheek. It was like a feather sweeping her skin, making her feel numb all over. It also felt like a burst of warmth crossing her… When she breathed in, all she could smell was the scent exclusive to him.She couldn't help getting a fright. Hastily, she reached out and pressed a hand against his chest. She also subconsciously took two steps in retreat.The next thing she knew, a strong and sturdy arm wrapped around her waist and firmly pulled her in."Don't move," he said in her ear, giving her a warning that she couldn't defy.Jiang Sese was so alarmed that her entire body went stiff. She dared not to move. All she could do was let him embrace her in such a suggestive way.At first, Jin Fengchen was just trying to check out her inflamed face.But when she w
Shen Mubai, who was seated on the couch, was beginning to get dizzy from watching the silhouette pacing up and down. He couldn't help saying, "Hey, Second Young Master, can't you stop for a bit?"Jin Fengyao retorted, "No! I'm worried sick! You're Xiaobao's psychologist, how can you just sit there? What if something happens to Xiaobao?"Shen Mubai was as helpless as he was. "You saw it yourself. I tried talking to him, but there's no use.""You're useless!" Jin Fengyao was angry that Shen Mubai couldn't meet his expectations. He turned to the housekeeper next to him and asked, "You didn't inform Mom and Dad about this, did you?"The housekeeper replied respectfully, "Not yet.""Good." Jin Fengyao breathed a sigh of relief, feeling melancholic.Xiaobao threw a tantrum while in his care. If his parents found out, they would probably kill him.Just the thought of it terrified him!Right then, the familiar sound of a roaring engine resounded outside the door. The housekeeper was overjoyed.
When Jiang Sese was done, she squatted down in front of Xiaobao and reached out to caress his face."Sweetie, how are you feeling? Do you still recognize me? I'm Auntie Sese."Xiaobao didn't reply, but his eyelashes trembled twice. There was finally some response from him.Tampering down her anxiety, Jiang Sese pulled him onto her lap and said, "What's wrong? Can you tell me?"Xiaobao looked at her, wide-eyed. Suddenly, the rims of his eyes turned red.She panicked. "Why are you crying? Are you upset because I left you at the restaurant and ran away? Let me apologize to you, all right?"Xiaobao curled his lips and buried his head into her embrace, suddenly in tears.Alarmed, Jiang Sese clumsily hugged him and coaxed him in a soft voice. "Don't cry. I'm sorry, so sorry."Jin Fengchen watched them silently. He didn't try to stop them, but his gaze at Xiaobao carried a hint of a pensive look.He understood his son well.He would have his occasional bout of willfulness, but he would never
Stunned, Jiang Sese choked on her saliva and started coughing her lungs out. She wondered if her ears had failed her. She said in disbelief, "W… what did you say?"Jin Fengchen sat upright and still, with an unchanging expression. He repeated his words. "I said, marry me."She was utterly befuddled.Why was he saying such frightening words out of the blue?Besides, what was he getting at with this spontaneous proposal?"Mr. Jin… please don't joke around. It's not funny at all, hahaha."Jiang Sese laughed dryly. She stared fixedly at him, hoping to see from his expression any hint of evidence that he was teasing her.Unfortunately, there wasn't anything of that sort at all!"I'm deadly serious," Jin Fengchen said earnestly.Grief filled up Jiang Sese's heart. Why was he being so serious out of the blue? Why was he bringing up such a major life milestone now? They had only known each other for a few days!She forced herself to be calm. "Um… Mr. Jin, what gave you this idea?"A major life
As if he could read her mind, Jin Fengchen said, "Relax. I won't bring that up again. But I think I won't be changing my mind any time soon. If you feel like agreeing, you can tell me at any time. The quilt… Well, it was just washed yesterday, so you can relax and use it. Please do this for Xiaobao."Jiang Sese was rendered speechless.If he had tried to keep her here using the proposal, she would surely vanish from this place before he could even count to three.Yet, he was using Xiaobao as an excuse, leaving her no room to reject him.She had no choice but to reluctantly accept. "All right then."Jin Fengchen sighed in relief ever so imperceptibly. "Please get some rest then," he said. "I will be next door. If anything happens, you can look for me at any time.""Okay. Good night.""Hmm. Good night."He turned around and left.The only one left in the bedroom was Jiang Sese. So much had happened tonight, leaving her utterly exhausted. Once Jin Fengchen was gone, she lay down next to X