Chapter 40: Mrs. Shi, could you please give me some face and deal with me when we get home?

The next day at noon.

When Shi Yuan was about to leave Qin, the elders of both families chose a members-only private restaurant for their dinner.

Qin Shuzhi called the Qin couple in advance to tell them the address, and then went back to the Shi Mansion with Shi Yuanxing to pick up his grandmother.

When they arrived, Shi Hongzhen was already there, and a few minutes later, the Qin couple also arrived.

After exchanging greetings, both sides took their seats.

Both fathers were businessmen and had met before, so they were able to start a conversation when they sat down together.

Seeing that his grandmother was also inviting his mother-in-law to sit down, Shi Yuanxing pulled Qin Shuzhi to his side and had her sit down next to him. He first turned to the waiter and ordered him to serve the dishes before taking his own seat.

"Madam Qin, I'm so sorry. Logically, our Shi family should have met with you two beforehand and presented the betrothal gifts before the young couple could get married," Old Madam Shi said apologetically to Qin's mother.

"It's all my fault for being in a hurry and being impolite on my long journey. I took your precious daughter with me to get the marriage certificate first. I, this old woman, am here today to apologize to you on behalf of this brat."

Qin Shuzhi, listening from the side, felt somewhat guilty.

Actually... it seems... she was the one who actively lured Shi Yuanxing away.

Noticing her expression, Shi Yuanxing couldn't help but smile. He took her hand under the table and gently squeezed her soft fingers.

"Don't mention it, Madam. These days, it's all about whirlwind marriages among young people," Qin's mother replied with a smile. "As long as the young couple is willing and gets along well, we elders are happy to see it happen."

"That's true, that's true." The old lady smiled and said, "I'm very happy to have such a wonderful granddaughter-in-law as Shuzhi."

The parents were talking amongst themselves, while the young couple remained respectful and didn't interrupt much.

They either exchanged frequent glances or held hands under the table.

Exquisite dishes were served one after another, and the atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious. Shi Yuanxing personally served tea and water to the four elders throughout the meal, and also kept serving food to Qin Shuzhi.

After finishing their meal, Shi Yuanxing went out to pay the bill, and Qin Shuzhi followed him out under the pretext of going to the restroom.

In the quiet corridor, she took two steps to catch up and tugged at Shi Yuanxing's hand. Shi Yuanxing paused for a moment, then gripped her hand in return, looking at her furrowed brows. "What's wrong?"

Why didn't you tell me about the betrothal gifts beforehand?

What she had just heard her grandmother mention about the dowry included over a billion in cash, as well as several properties in prime locations, shops, and other assets…

"These... seem like too many."

After Grandma finished speaking, she saw that her parents were looking at her with questioning eyes.

Shi Yuanxing pulled her into his arms, looked down at her, and said, "I've taken away my parents' precious child, so I should at least give them something in return."

"But……"

Shi Yuanxing said, "If my parents don't accept it, my grandma and my dad will definitely think that it's not sincere enough, and then they will keep adding more."

Qin Shuzhi: "..."

"Alright, why are you frowning over such a small thing?" Shi Yuanxing chuckled and reached out to tap her brow.

Qin Shuzhi glared at him, "Who told you not to tell me beforehand?"

If I told her in advance, she would definitely refuse.

While thinking this, Shi Yuanxing put on a completely apologetic expression, "Yes, this is my fault."

He tightened his arms around her waist and gently kissed a strand of hair at her temple. "But could Mrs. Shi please give me some face and deal with me when we get home?"

A waiter approached, and Qin Shuzhi quickly pushed him away, whispering, "I can't be bothered with you."

After saying that, she turned and ran back to the private room.

Shi Yuanxing watched her retreating figure and chuckled indulgently.

After the dinner, the two waited separately for Shi Hongzhen and the Qin couple to leave before helping the grandmother into the car and sending her back to the Shi residence, before returning to Yushui Bay.

On the way back, Qin Shuzhi couldn't help but ask, "We've been married for so long, and I still haven't met your sister. Why don't you arrange a time for us to have dinner together alone?"

Shi Yuanxing glanced at the road ahead and replied, "Okay, but she's away on a business trip this week. I'll schedule a time when she gets back."

Qin Shuzhi couldn't help but sigh, this sister she had never met was really busy.

However, with families and businesses so large, there was nothing that could be done.

Thinking of this, Qin Shuzhi couldn't help but look at the man driving next to her, "Will you also become a workaholic in the future?"

Shi Yuanxing paused, turned to look at her, and asked with a smile, "What? Is Mrs. Shi worried that I won't have time to spend with you when I get busy?"

Qin Shuzhi's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly shook her head, "No, everyone has busy times at work, I understand."

When she was teaching the senior class, didn't she also spend all her time and energy on those kids?

"Don't worry, I will balance family and work."

Shi Yuanxing looked at her deeply, his voice becoming more composed and serious, "If I had to choose between the two, I would choose family."

These words resonated deeply in Qin Shuzhi's heart.

For the next two days, Shi Yuanxing went back to the company during the day and came back to be with her after get off work. He was very proper when they slept at night, at most he would hug her and kiss her passionately, but he did not go any further.

On the third day, he was going to H City on a business trip for two days.

His flight was in the evening, and he wouldn't let Qin Shuzhi see him off at the airport. Before leaving, he hugged and kissed her in the entryway of their home.

As Qin Shuzhi was lost in the passion of the kiss, she heard him whisper in her ear in a low, husky voice, "Mrs. Shi, wait for me to come back."

A profound statement sent a shiver down Qin Shuzhi's spine, and she stared at him with wide, beautiful eyes.

The man looked down at her, a knowing smile playing on his dark eyes. "By the time I get back, Mrs. Shi should have had enough rest."

Qin Shuzhi: "..."

So, he's been acting all detached and indifferent these past few days, but actually... he's been counting down the days in his mind?

Qin Shuzhi reached out and hooked her arm around his neck, then stood on tiptoe and gave him a quick kiss. "I'll be waiting for you to come back."

The woman's voice was soft and gentle, making one's heart melt completely.

Shi Yuanxing's eyes were red with surging emotions. He couldn't help but pin the person against the wall and kiss him passionately before leaving the house.

On the first day after Shi Yuanxing went on a business trip, Qin Shuzhi didn't go out much.

The next day, thinking that he would be returning on a midnight flight, Qin Shuzhi remembered that her grandmother had asked her to go home and check on the flower seedlings she had planted after dinner that day. So in the afternoon, she went to a flower base in the suburbs, bought some fertilizer and soil for growing flowers, and then went to the Shi Mansion.

As Qin Shuzhi entered the room, she heard her grandmother talking to someone in the living room.

Qin Shuzhi looked over and saw a woman sitting on the sofa wearing a black business suit, with long wavy hair and a cold and capable appearance.