After taking a shower, Shen Zhiyi put on a burgundy silk nightgown and a long-sleeved, matching jacket that covered her calves before leisurely going downstairs to eat cake.

Aunt Zhang cut the cake into a small plate, placed it in front of her, and set out the tableware for her.

Shen Zhiyi saw the cake on the plate and exclaimed softly in surprise.

How did you know I like pistachios?

"Oh dear! How would I know?" Aunt Zhang laughed. "The gentleman bought it."

"It's clear that you're on my mind."

"We'll buy any cake you like, and it'll be made exactly to your preference!"

Aunt Zhang winked and made faces.

After he finished speaking, he clasped his hands together and chuckled to himself.

My husband called her around 2 or 3 pm to tell her he was going to Huaidong Road, but he didn't get home until 7 pm!

You can tell how long they've been queuing over there!

Because he paid a high salary, she secretly helped him out.

Otherwise, given the husband's stagnant nature, how long will it take before his wife realizes that he cares about her?

Shen Zhiyi was slightly taken aback.

Did Yan Jili buy it?

She looked down at the small cakes on the plate.

The leaves are a vibrant green, and the filling is generous; they look fresh and appealing.

She gently scooped out a spoonful.

It was indeed soft and sweet upon first bite.

It was the taste she had been longing for.

Her eyebrows relaxed, and she smiled unconsciously.

This flavor is the most popular at this restaurant, and it's the hardest to get a table.

I don't know how long he waited.

She didn't believe Yan Jili had specifically chosen the flavor for her. Given his aversion to trouble and his polite and considerate nature, he would probably just buy whatever was selling well.

However, it shows that he put his heart into it.

Shen Zhiyi's eyes curved slightly.

While they were eating, Shang Qijing received a phone call.

"Hello? Mom?"

Did we win our lawsuit?

Shen Zhiyi put down her spoon, held the phone, and a surprised smile appeared on her lips.

"So, are you and Dad coming back soon?"

“Silly child, how can it be so early?” Shang Qijing laughed on the other end of the phone. “But now we have no worries, and your father and I can focus on what we’re doing.”

"You should thank Yan Jili properly for this."

"He even asked me about your preferences today."

Shen Zhiyi was taken aback.

"Are you trying to find out my preferences?"

I looked down at the pistachio cake on the plate.

so……

It was neither a coincidence nor an accident.

Or was it a flavor he deliberately chose for her?

A strange, indescribable joy welled up in Shen Zhiyi's heart.

Shang Qijing said with relief, "Yes, Mom originally thought this was just a forced business marriage."

"But I never expected that Yan Jili would actually be a trustworthy person."

"He is not as cold-blooded and ruthless as the outside world portrays him to be."

"He took all our belongings, and all of them were in your name!"

"Mine?" Shen Zhiyi was shocked.

"So, all our houses, cars, and my jewelry are still here?"

"They're still mine?"

"You didn't know?" Shang Qijing was even more surprised. "He did such a big thing, and he didn't even ask you for credit?"

“No…” Shen Zhiyi bit her lip.

Shang Qijing admired Yan Jili even more.

"He didn't even think about making you feel indebted to him."

She said earnestly, "Nannan, it seems that he is a man of action rather than words, a man of noble character, and a man you can rely on."

"If you treat him sincerely, you might win his sincerity in return."

"If he is truly willing to protect you, then your parents can finally rest easy."

Shen Zhiyi lowered her head and thought for a moment.

"Don't worry, Mom."

"I will take good care of myself."

"You and Dad focus on your work, don't worry about me."

"As for Yan Jili..."

"I'll think about it myself."

The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer before Shen Zhiyi reluctantly hung up the phone.

She glanced upstairs.

All right.

Considering how much he helped his parents,

She stopped being angry with him.

At least from now on, she'll be a little softer on him.

...

Yan Jili was in his study, staring intently at the marriage agreement until it seemed to pierce through.

He didn't expect that.

I was surprised that I had taught Zhang Leyang so rigorously that I couldn't find a single mistake he could make.

Even his earlier request—that they not interfere with each other's private lives, only maintain a marital relationship in front of outsiders, but not fulfill real marital obligations—was clearly written down.

This is truly a case of shooting oneself in the foot.

Yan Jili's eyes darkened.

Just then, Zhang Leyang sent a message.

"Attorney Yan, this is the PowerPoint presentation for tomorrow's report. Could you please take a look and see if there are any omissions?"

Yan Jili stared at the screen for a long time.

He suddenly let out a cold laugh.

Without even glancing at the PPT, he replied with a voice message.

"You're so meticulous in your work, you're almost surpassing your teacher. Do you really need me to check your work?"

Zhang Leyang was completely confused when he heard the voice message.

Is Yan Lu praising him?

But the tone of voice didn't sound quite right.

hiss--

What exactly does he mean?

Zhang Leyang pondered deeply, but Yan Jili ignored him.

His gaze darkened slightly, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

Upon realizing a crucial point, the action suddenly stopped.

No.

The biggest flaw is her.

He recalled Shen Zhiyi's bewilderment and nonchalance when she signed the agreement.

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