"Okay, I'll go upstairs to sleep now." Jiang Qingru said and went upstairs by herself.

Aunt Liu and Uncle Liu also went back to rest, leaving only Shen Shiqing, Lu Jingchu, Shen Qingyun and Shen Kuang in the living room.

"Well then, brother, sister, brother-in-law, I'll be off now. Goodnight." Shen Kuang had to rush off to his next event.

I had made plans with my friends to go home for the holiday first and then go out for a couple of drinks.

"Don't stay out too late," Shen Shiqing instructed him.

"Okay, sis, I'll be going now." The early autumn weather was a bit chilly, and Shen Kuang even took a jacket with him when he left.

"Then, brother, we..."

"Come out with me for a moment." Of course, this was what Shen Qingyun said to Lu Jingchu.

“Okay, brother.” Shen Shiqing saw his brother glance at Lu Jingchu with an ambiguous look in his eyes.

Shen Shiqing gave Lu Jingchu a look that told him to pray for good luck.

She went upstairs to wash up.

After Shen Shiqing finished showering and washing her hair, Lu Jingchu still hadn't returned, and she started to worry about him.

However, her brother probably wasn't the type to make things difficult for her, so she simply stopped thinking about it and dried her hair first.

When they were halfway through wiping, Lu Jingchu knocked on the door and came in.

"You're back? But how did you know I was staying in this room?" Shen Shiqing remembered that she didn't think she had mentioned it.

"My brother said so," Lu Jingchu replied quite frankly.

"Oh, what are you holding in your hand?" It looks like clothes?

"These are clothes my brother gave me." Lu Jingchu held them up for Shen Shiqing to see, and continued, "They've never been worn."

"Hmm? You and my brother? I guess my brother won't make things difficult for you, at most he'll give you a little warning, right?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, bro. Your hair's still wet, right? Let me dry it for you."

"Hmm." Shen Shiqing was indeed a bit lazy at this moment and didn't want to do it herself, so she let Lu Jingchu wipe her hair and then carefully blow-dry it.

Shen Shiqing was thoroughly enjoying himself; it must be said, his hair-drying skills were quite good.

After drying his hair, Shen Shiqing lay down and started playing on his phone.

Lu Jingchu went into the shower room to take a shower.

"I must say, my brother's clothes actually suit you quite well." Shen Shiqing looked Lu Jingchu up and down, who had just come out of the shower.

It's too tempting.

That saying is absolutely true; the moment a man comes out of the shower is indeed the most alluring.

This is the truth.

Shen Shiqing now wished she could devour Lu Jingchu; she was a lecherous womanizer, she admitted it.

"Come here?" Shen Shiqing beckoned to him, and Lu Jingchu obediently walked up to her.

I sat down on the sofa next to the bed.

Hmm? This isn't quite what I expected.

Shouldn't we just...

Why are you reading a book?

Shen Shiqing stared at him for a long time before he finally looked up.

"Is the book good?"

"It's beautiful."

Aren't you sleepy?

"Well enough."

"It's time to sleep."

"Okay, sure."

Shen Shiqing watched as Lu Jing got up from the sofa and walked straight to the door, his hand already on the doorknob.

Where are you going?

"Going to sleep?" Lu Jingchu withdrew her hand from the doorknob and turned to look at Shen Shiqing sitting on the bed.

"Are you... sure you want to walk out this door?"

"May I not leave this room, my dear girlfriend?"

"It's not impossible for you to stay if you want."

"Then I'll reluctantly stay." Shen Shiqing finally realized that Lu Jingchu was being hypocritical after getting the benefit.

"Are you doing this on purpose...?" Playing hard to get, you've got a good game.

"You were the one who seduced me?" Lu Jingchu lowered his head and pressed Shen Shiqing against the headboard.

He released her after a few minutes. Shen Shiqing's face was flushed, and she was dizzy from his kiss.

Shen Shiqing reached out and touched his lips, finding them swollen.

Is it swollen?

Lu Jingchu examined it carefully, "Hmm, it does seem to be a little bit."

Shen Shiqing threw a pillow at him, looked in the mirror, and thankfully, it wasn't too noticeable; it should fade by tomorrow.

Shen Shiqing glared at him angrily, but when she saw his face, all her anger vanished.

As expected, you still need to find a handsome boyfriend.

"Okay, don't be angry, I'll read you a story?" Shen Shiqing had mentioned before that Lu Jingchu's voice was very nice, and even said that he could develop an audiobook side business.

Of course, that's impossible. I'm always so busy that I barely have time to breathe. How could I possibly develop any side hustles?

"Okay, you read it."

Shen Shiqing lay on the bed, while Lu Jingchu sat on the edge of the bed, carefully reading the contents of the book.

Shen Shiqing dared to say that this was the best audiobook she had ever heard.

She fell asleep while listening to him. Lu Jingchu listened to her even breathing, kissed her forehead, and tiptoed out of the room, returning to the guest room.

Shen Shiqing slept very well and had no dreams all night.

She had just gotten up and opened the door when she saw her younger brother passing by; clearly, he had just returned from outside.

"Sister, you got up so early?" Shen Kuang looked unwell, probably from staying up all night.

Where is my brother-in-law?

"He should be in the guest room, right?" Shen Shiqing hadn't seen him since she woke up this morning; she had taken over the entire bed herself.

"No way?" Shen Kuang was utterly astonished.

"What do you mean, 'no way'?" Shen Shiqing ignored him, wondering what this kid was thinking. "I'm going for a run now, do as you please."

After taking a few steps, Shen Shiqing turned back again, "Oh right, remember to call out to your brother-in-law."

Shen Kuang remained rooted to the spot.

I thought it was outrageous enough that people chatted online while covered by blankets, but I never expected that her brother-in-law didn't even live with her.

But... why do I feel like my sister's lips are a little swollen? Could it be from a mosquito bite?

Never mind, I'll go call my brother-in-law first.

Just as Shen Kuang arrived at the guest room and was about to knock on the door, Lu Jingchu opened it.

"Good morning, brother-in-law." Shen Kuang couldn't help but sigh inwardly. His brother-in-law was indeed his brother-in-law; even he, a man, thought he was incredibly handsome. "My sister went for a run and asked me to come and call you."

"Okay, I understand. You should go back and rest." Lu Jingchu could tell from his appearance that he had stayed up all night.

"Okay, brother-in-law." Shen Kuang slipped away as fast as he could.

He was so sleepy, he was going to die suddenly if he didn't go to sleep soon.

Lu Jingchu went downstairs to the courtyard and saw that Shen Shiqing had already started jogging, so he went up to her and joined her.

Half an hour of exercise is about enough time; the two of them can go back and have breakfast then.

Shen Qingyun went to the company early in the morning; he had some urgent business to attend to.

Shen Kuang went back to sleep, and Shen Shiqing told Liu Ma not to wake him.

Now only Jiang Qingru, Lu Jingchu, and Shen Shiqing are left having breakfast together, and the atmosphere among the three of them is quite harmonious.

After chatting with Jiang Qingru for a while, the two said goodbye and went back to pack their things, as they were going to film in the northwestern desert area.

My flight is tonight.

We are indeed getting a little anxious.

Before leaving, Jiang Qingru stuffed a lot of things into their trunk, filling it to the brim.

Jiang Qingru held Shen Shiqing in her arms for a very long time, and her eyes were moist when she finally let go.

She placed a good luck charm in Shen Shiqing's hand and told her to be careful and take good care of herself.

As the car drove out of the villa, Shen Shiqing turned around, and Jiang Qingru was still watching her from the same spot.

Shen Shiqing could feel the ardent gazes, and a strong sense of comfort rose in his heart.

So this is what it feels like to have a mother who cares about you.