"You want me to teach you? Then I'll charge you!" Shi Xi's eyes darted around.

Kittens can be quite mischievous!

"All my money is yours," Xie Yunzhou said without blinking.

The two were whispering sweet nothings in the elevator when it stopped halfway through.

Shi Xi nudged Xie Yunzhou, making him let go.

Even if it were to be made public, she wouldn't want people to see her being so affectionate.

Xie Yunzhou knew the girl was shy, so he loosened his grip a little and instead took her hand.

After things became semi-public, he wanted to stick close to Shi Xi even more.

I don't want to be apart for even a moment.

The elevator doors opened.

The two were surprised to find that it was an acquaintance who walked in.

Tao Boli.

"Uncle Tao?" Shi Xi was slightly surprised. "You're here too!"

"Let's talk business." Tao Boli's eyes softened when he saw Shi Xi. "I heard you're having a birthday party today. Happy birthday."

"Thank you," Shi Xi said politely.

Tao Boli entered the elevator and said apologetically, "I didn't prepare anything, not even a birthday present."

"It's alright, your blessing is enough." Shi Xi had everything she needed and smiled faintly.

"Then I'll make it up to you next time we meet." Tao Boli said to Xie Yunzhou when he saw Shi Xi and Xie Yunzhou holding hands, "You have to take good care of Xi Xi."

Xie Yunzhou replied coldly, "No need for you to trouble yourself."

Tao Boli: ...He's really not a weird uncle!

Fortunately, the elevator doors opened, ending the awkward situation.

They each got into their cars and left.

Xie Yunzhou instructed, "Stay away from that man from now on."

"Why?" Shi Xi thought Xie Yunzhou was jealous, and said coquettishly, "He's old enough to be my father, and he only treats me like a junior. He even said before that he wanted to recognize me as his goddaughter!"

Xie Yunzhou: "You agree?"

Shi Xi shook her head. "No, I don't think his identity is clear."

“I’ve looked into this person before. He used to hold a high position abroad and offended a lot of people. He has a complicated network of relationships and countless people want him dead.” Xie Yunzhou reminded him again, “Anyway, just stay away from him.”

“Okay.” Shi Xi already found Tao Boli to be mysterious.

In her opinion, Xie Yunzhou was definitely more trustworthy.

"Go to my house?" Xie Yunzhou asked Shi Xi.

After their previous plans were interrupted, the two had no chance to be together.

Today is Shi Xi's birthday, and the two have become semi-public again.

Shi Xi: "No, my parents want me to be back before 10 o'clock."

"If you don't go back, my brother will come looking for you."

Xie Yunzhou glanced at the time.

It's already 9:30.

When they arrived at the Shi family home, Xie Yunzhou kissed her for a long time before letting her go back.

Watching Shi Xi go inside, Xie Yunzhou wondered when the two of them could get married.

Then we won't have to separate.

The thought of going back to an empty room made Xie Yunzhou feel lonely and isolated.

*

Shi Xi arrived home just in time and saw Shi Xu still watching TV on the sofa, which made her feel a little guilty.

"So you know you're back?" Shi Xu glanced at her.

"I was having dinner with friends, which took a little longer than usual," Shi Xi began to explain.

Zhouzhou wagged its tail and meowed.

Shi Xu scoffed, "Even a cat wouldn't believe you."

Shi Xi: ?!

She was the one who brought the cat home!

"It's good to be back. Get some rest." Shi Xu turned off the TV, got up, and went upstairs.

It seems they are waiting for Shi Xi to return.

Shi Xi slowly walked upstairs, speechless.

She's already an adult!

Why can't I stay out all night?!

"Brother, have you never stayed out all night?" Shi Xi decided to retaliate.