Their new home was very close to the Shen family's, but it still took more than ten minutes to walk there. There were very few people in this villa area. Because the villas occupied a large area, and each villa was quite far apart, the Shen family's villa was already the highest-class villa, while Shen Xingmian and Nan Zhi's place was a little lower down.
The villa of the Shen family is located at the top of the mountain. The rest of the family rarely comes back. Even on ordinary days, there are very few people around, let alone now.
The sun was setting, and the two shadows overlapped, falling on the ground and stretched long by the light of the setting sun.
Nan Zhi found it amusing and began to work on Shen Xingmian's back, placing her fingers upright on Shen Xingmian's head. Nan Zhi laughed:
"It's a rabbit."
They would prop themselves up and stick their heads out, then fall back down, having quite a bit of fun.
But despite having fun, Nan Zhi never forgot her purpose. She asked with a smile:
"Shen Xingmian, do you like me?"
Shen Xingmian remained silent for a long while before asking in return, "What do you think?"
Nanzhi wrapped her arms around his neck. "You must like him."
"Who else have you liked?"
"It's just you."
Nanzhi beamed with joy, "So, Grandpa thinks highly of Xu Yao?"
Shen Xingmian: "...It's alright."
Nan Zhi: "So he thinks it's a good match, and he's planning to set you up with Xu Yao?"
Nan Zhi blinked, and roughly guessed what had happened. Two years ago, in December, she and Shen Xingmian had just returned from the United States. They first met her parents, and only a few days later, Shen Xingmian took her to meet Old Master Xu, which was obviously very sudden.
Since Xu Yao likes Shen Xingmian, and since Old Master Xu and Old Master Shen are friends, it's impossible that he's just visiting her. If Xu Yao begs Old Master Xu, given his affection for her, he will definitely give it a try.
During the matchmaking process, Shen Xingmian would naturally not agree, so he also told Old Master Shen that he had a girlfriend, which led to Old Master Shen eventually recognizing Xu Yao as his goddaughter.
Nan Zhi's guess was pretty accurate. If Old Master Shen liked Xu Yao, he was worried about his grandson's future without knowing the truth, so he took the initiative to play matchmaker.
Upon hearing Nan Zhi's question, Shen Xingmian paused for a moment, then continued walking, her tone calm, "No."
Despite Shen Xingmian's denial, Nan Zhi was certain that an introduction must have been made, so she continued in a gentle tone:
"Don't worry, I won't be angry. I'll ask Grandpa tomorrow. If you're lying to me, I'll never forgive you. I'll give you one more chance. Doesn't Grandpa think highly of you and Xu Yao?"
Shen Xingmian: "......"
He had no doubt about Nan Zhi's words. She might really ask Grandpa. If that happened, even Old Master Shen would probably think that Shen Xingmian had complained to Nan Zhi, and he would be caught in the middle.
Furthermore, if Nanzhi really gets angry, she might ignore him for days or even give him a cold shoulder.
So, as they reached the villa's entrance, Shen Xingmian said:
"yes."
Nan Zhi angrily slid off Shen Xingmian's back and ran straight into the villa. Shen Xingmian quickened his pace to follow her in, but Nan Zhi still ran into the bedroom one step ahead, slamming the door shut with a "bang." The action was swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Shen Xingmian, who was locked out: "..."
He knocked on the door. "Zhizhi, didn't you say you wouldn't get angry?"
Nanzhi spoke calmly from the other side of the door: "I'm not angry. I just suddenly wanted to rest alone. You can stay in the guest room for the next few days."
Shen Xingmian: "......"
Is he still not angry? He's clearly using this as an opportunity to get revenge.
"Zhizhi, the guest rooms have been empty for a long time, I..."
"Don't make excuses. Stay or leave, it's up to you. If you don't want to stay, go find Xu Yao."
Nan Zhi rolled her eyes and snorted. When Shen Xingmian heard her mention Xu Yao, she immediately fell silent. Her dislike for Xu Yao intensified, affecting their marital relationship.
In the end, Shen Xingmian stayed in the guest room for two days, but on the third day, he still shamelessly returned to the master bedroom, and Nanzhi couldn't get rid of him no matter what she did.
Soon, July arrived, and Nan Zhi hadn't expected Xu Yao to come so suddenly and so early.
It was probably early July, when school was on holiday, when she came to the Shen family.
Of course, Nan Zhi didn't know this at first. Just as she was about to go to the Shen family, she saw Xu Yao come out alone.
Clearly, Xu Yao was unhappy to see Nan Zhi.
Xu Yao would visit Old Master Shen every time she had a holiday, but Shen Xingmian was always abroad with Nan Zhi, so she had never met Shen Xingmian.
Two years had passed, and Xu Yao had grown even more beautiful, dressed exquisitely. When she saw Nan Zhi, she couldn't help but feel a flash of jealousy.
Nan Zhi is clearly older than her, but her skin looks even more delicate. Even without careful dressing up, she still looks so radiant and flamboyant when she goes out.
"Cousin, what are you doing here?"
Nan Zhi smiled and said, "I'll accompany you to play in the capital."
Xu Yao: "......."
Grandpa Shen did say he would find someone to take her sightseeing in the capital, but he didn't expect it to be Nan Zhi. Xu Yao originally planned to go to the hotel to find her brother first.
Xu Jingzhi also came to the capital this time. After Old Master Xu came to the Shen family that year, he deeply felt that the Xu family had only known how to make a name for themselves in Yuecheng, but little did they know that the capital was the place where merchants gathered.
He then instructed Xu Jingzhi to begin developing some of the Xu family's businesses in the capital. Xu Jingzhi's visit this time was specifically to discuss business.
The thought that Nan Zhi was actually Shen Xingmian's girlfriend made Xu Yao unable to laugh.
He rolled his eyes and continued to laugh:
"Cousin, are you still my Xingmian brother's girlfriend? He's quite devoted."
Nanzhi: "..."
Hearing this, Xu Yao probably didn't know that she had married Shen Xingmian. Nan Zhi didn't plan to tell her anything. No matter how harmless or innocent a person may appear on the surface, they are spoiled inside and always like to show off their superiority over her.
"By the way, cousin, since Grandpa Shen asked you to play with me, you should know that I'm now considered a member of the Shen family, right?"
Sure enough, Xu Yao didn't miss any opportunity to annoy Nan Zhi.
"Oh, congratulations then." The tone was indifferent, leaving Xu Yao feeling powerless, as if she had punched a piece of cotton.
She snorted coldly and glanced at Nan Zhi. "Then you can come with me to the hotel now. My brother is waiting for me there."
Nan Zhi: "..." Xu Jingzhi is here too? This family really is...
After all, they were in the capital now, and Lin Youyou and Qin Xier were both very free, so she didn't want to act like an idiot following behind the brother and sister like she did in Yuecheng.
After Mr. Shen arranged a driver, Nan Zhi and Xu Yao arrived at a five-star hotel in the city. When Xu Jingzhi saw Nan Zhi, he nodded slightly to her and said, "Cousin."
Nanzhi smiled and said, "Hello, cousin."
Xu Jingzhi ignored her and looked at Xu Yao with a questioning look in his eyes. Xu Yao had never told her family that Shen Xingmian's girlfriend was Nan Zhi, and she was afraid that Old Master Xu would stop her again.
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