Although Shang Yanxing treated her very well, she did not hide it from Xie Wanjun and Shang Mengzhou.

Jiang Susu was a little surprised. "Isn't Qianqian staying at the Waterside Villa tonight? Will she go back after dinner?"

She had originally thought that Shang Liqian would be staying at the Waterside Villa tonight.

In that case, she will be sharing a room with Shang Yanxing tonight.

"No, Grandma wants me to go back and keep her company as soon as possible. So, I'll stay here next time when I have time. Besides, Auntie, you and Uncle need your own space, so it's not really appropriate for me to be here."

Shang Liqian observed Jiang Susu's expression, seemingly trying to find some flaw in her demeanor.

Jiang Susu just smiled and said, "It's okay, Qianqian can still come to Shuixie Villa often. I like you too. I'm usually alone, it'll be more lively with you around."

Actually, she really liked Shang Liqian, and she wouldn't mind if Shang Liqian came to Shuixie Villa often.

Moreover, this is, after all, the home of the Buddhist monk in the business world, and she has no right to prevent Shang Liqian from coming.

"Okay, I understand, Auntie. I'll come to Waterside Villa to play with you often from now on." She genuinely hoped that Jiang Susu was her aunt.

But her uncle was so clueless that he actually went and arranged a marriage with someone else.

The two of them teamed up to put on a show for them.

If she hadn't accidentally discovered it today, she doesn't know how long she would have kept it a secret from them.

But Shang Liqian still didn't understand why Jiang Susu would marry her uncle.

Is it because she still has feelings for Shen Shiyan? So she deliberately married Shang Yanxing just to spite that man?

Although Shang Liqian didn't know, all sorts of guesses had already formed in her mind.

That evening, the three of them sat down for dinner.

Seeing that Shang Liqian seemed distracted, Shang Yanxing couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with you today, little girl? Why are you so absent-minded while eating? Did something happen?"

Hearing Shang Yanxing's voice, Shang Liqian looked up and met his gaze. She forced a smile and said, "Uncle, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired because I just finished class this morning."

Today is Friday, and she only has classes in the morning, so she came to Shuixie Villa in the afternoon.

"If you're tired, get some rest. Otherwise, don't go back to the old house today; you can stay here instead."

Jiang Susu, sitting next to Shang Yanxing, couldn't help but feel nervous upon hearing his words.

Although she didn't mind Shang Liqian staying here, she was afraid that their separate sleeping arrangements would be discovered.

So my heart started to race, and I was afraid that Shang Liqian would agree.

But just as she was getting very worried, Shang Liqian said, "No, I still have to go back and stay with Grandma. She hasn't been able to sleep these past few nights, so I have to keep her company. Once Grandma's sleep quality improves, I'll definitely come and stay at Shuixie Villa."

Shang Liqian felt a little guilty, as this was the first time she had lied to Shang Yanxing.

Shang Yanxing nodded. "Alright, then you go back and stay with Grandma."

Xie Wanjun liked Shang Liqian the most, and she was only happy when Shang Liqian was with her.

If it were him, he would definitely be looked down upon.

"Okay, I understand. Grandma loves me so much, so I'll definitely be there for her when she needs me."

Xie Wanjun did indeed favor her granddaughter.

After dinner, Shang Liqian left the Waterside Villa.

Jiang Susu's tense heart finally calmed down a lot.

Jiang Susu sat on the sofa, looking at Shang Yanxing who was looking at his phone, and said, "Did Qianqian come over to talk to you today? I was so scared today, I almost thought we were going to be discovered."

Compared to Jiang Susu, Shang Yanxing seemed quite calm. "I didn't know Qianqian would be coming today, otherwise I would have told you already. Madam seems very nervous, very afraid that they will find out about our affair?"

"Of course I'm scared," Jiang Susu muttered softly. "What if we get caught? How am I going to explain it to them? Won't I have to pay a penalty for breach of contract?"

They're going to have a three-year marriage, and the contract is already signed, so no matter what, she'll cooperate with Shang Yanxing and be Mrs. Shang for these three years.

Looking back now, three years is actually quite a long time.

But she had already agreed, and there was no way to go back on her word.

Seeing Jiang Susu's somewhat worried expression, Shang Yanxing said, "If it is really discovered, Madam will not need to pay the penalty for breach of contract."

Jiang Susu looked up, her expression somewhat surprised. "Huh? Are you serious?" She hadn't misheard, had she?

No need to pay liquidated damages?

But didn't this man say last time that he was a businessman and had no habit of breaking contracts?

Shang Yanxing said again, "Madam, you heard me right. I said that if Mom and Dad find out about our affair, you won't have to pay any penalty. After all, it wasn't your intention to end it." Once they find out, whether she can keep the woman she likes will depend on her own abilities.

Shang Yanxing thought for a moment and then added, "Although Madam doesn't need to pay the breach of contract penalty, she can't just run away right away, can she? We have to try to win her back. Otherwise, I'll be forced to marry another woman again."

He said that because he was afraid that the young woman would run away suddenly, leaving him no chance to pursue her.

Jiang Susu readily agreed, "Don't worry, I won't. I'll try my best to fulfill the contract." Shang Yanxing had been very good to her, so she should help him with this favor.

Hearing Jiang Susu agree, Shang Yanxing smiled and said, "Alright, thank you, Madam."

Jiang Susu gave Shang Yanxing a sweet smile, "No need to be so polite with me. Even if we can't be lovers, we can still be friends, right?"

Shang Yanxing simply nodded and hummed in agreement.

Actually, he felt a little sad when he heard Jiang Susu say that they could be friends.

He didn't want to just be friends with her; he wanted to be her lover, to be her husband.

Little did this young woman know that he had liked her for so long.

After returning to the old house, Shang Liqian told Xie Wanjun and Shang Mengzhou about Shang Yanxing and Jiang Susu sleeping in separate rooms.

Xie Wanjun frowned, her expression serious. "You mean, that brat is sleeping in a separate room from Su Su?"

They seemed so loving, how could they possibly be lying to her?

Shang Liqian nodded obediently, "Yes, Xiaoshi and her aunt don't sleep in the same room at all. If I hadn't gone in to check today, I probably wouldn't have known that they were sleeping in separate rooms."

Xie Wanjun was somewhat skeptical. With a hint of doubt, she asked, "Could it be that the young couple had a fight? Is that why they're sleeping in separate rooms?"