Chapter 204 I saw your 'wife's' photo
Shen Ruofu's eyes sparkled as she softly chuckled, "Actually, Grandpa has the same idea. Everyone can see that nowadays, who in the Shen family likes my brother-in-law the most?"
That would naturally be Shen Aizhu.
As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere at the table instantly became subtle.
Liang Yizhi chuckled, "The three-year agreement has only just begun; it's too early to talk about remarriage now. Besides, no one can decide my marriage. If you, elder brother, are truly determined to marry into the Shen family..."
He glanced at the corner of his eye, his tone lazy yet sharp.
"...Why don't you add another wife yourself? As long as the Shen family doesn't mind, wouldn't it be better for us to become even closer relatives?"
Liang Weiyue's face turned pale.
Before he could retort, Xie Lingfang scoffed, "The women of the Shen family aren't blind enough to fall for an old man with one foot in the grave. Second wife, indeed. You won't even have a chance in your next life."
Liang Weiyue frowned slightly, but did not look at his wife. Instead, he calmly served her a piece of food.
“Madam is right. I am indeed getting old and my energy is waning. But that’s precisely why I long for a quieter home, so that guests won’t laugh at my rudeness.”
Xie Lingfang understood his implication and, to his credit, didn't cause any more trouble.
After dinner, Liang Weiyue ordered tea and snacks to be set out in the backyard to entertain Shen Ruofu.
Ji Ying wanted to go back to her room, but Liang Jian stopped her.
Don't you want to see the surprise I've prepared for you?
Ji Ying looked puzzled and went to the backyard with him.
The benches where they had been sitting had been replaced by swing chairs.
She was stunned, genuinely surprised.
“If it’s within my power, I’ll do it for you right away,” Liang Jian said.
Ji Ying was at a loss for words.
Liang Jian held her hand and said affectionately, "Yingying, I know you've been through a failed marriage and are reluctant to get close to anyone easily. I'm giving you this swing to tell you that it's okay if you stay where you are; I will walk towards you step by step."
Shen Ruofu, who was standing to the side, took in the whole scene. She turned to Liang Yizhi and sighed softly, her voice just loud enough for the people around to hear.
"Brother-in-law, look how much Young Master Liang cares for Miss Ji. To be honest, sometimes I really wish there was someone like that by your side, taking care of you with such warmth and understanding..."
Liang Yizhi's face was expressionless, and his voice was indifferent, "Have you reached the point of discussing marriage? If not, hurry up, I'm looking forward to drinking your wedding wine."
Shen Ruofu smiled, "It's because I want to stay with my parents for a couple more years."
The tea tasting party didn't end until 11 o'clock.
Liang Jian escorted Ji Ying to the door of her room.
Seeing her exhausted look, he smiled and asked, "Do you need someone to run you a bath?"
Ji Ying looked up in surprise, a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashing in her eyes.
Liang Jian smiled and lowered his voice, saying, "The doctor only said that I can't do strenuous exercise, but he didn't say that I can't do anything that makes my face flush or my heart race."
"But...but I'm so tired, and...and you..."
Liang Jian smiled at her nervous look. "Alright, I won't force you. But you have to accept my advances like this in the future so we can go back to how things were before, okay?"
"Let's talk about this when you know what we used to be like."
After speaking, Ji Ying stepped back into the room and closed the door.
It was even locked.
She took a deep breath and calmed down before turning on the light.
She turned around and saw Liang Yizhi sitting on the edge of the bed, which startled her again.
I wonder if he's worried about Shen Ruofu next door finding out when he comes at this time?
But then he thought, he was the one who climbed in through the window, and even if someone saw him, he would be the one labeled a lecher.
He simply pursed his lips and remained silent.
Liang Yizhi remained silent.
The room was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard.
Ji Ying wanted to sleep and was too lazy to waste time with him, so she planned to walk straight past him to get her pajamas and then go into the bathroom.
Just as she was passing by him, Liang Yizhi suddenly reached out and grabbed her.
Ji Ying lost her balance and fell onto his lap, where he held her tightly.
Surprisingly, the man slipped a small pill into her mouth.
A rich medicinal aroma instantly filled Ji Ying's mouth, but it wasn't unpleasant to eat.
"What is this?" Ji Ying asked after swallowing the pill.
"For conditioning the body, take one pill a day."
Ji Ying lowered her eyes and said indifferently, "Thanks."
She tried to get up, but Liang Yizhi pressed her down. "I only said a few words to Shen Ruofu, and you're already unhappy. I haven't even asked you if the swing is comfortable, and you're already giving me a hard time. You have quite the temper."
Because of his words, Ji Ying looked at him and said, "I'm at odds with the Shen family, so tell me whose side you're on?"
Liang Yizhi laughed and pinched the tip of her nose.
"Shen Ruofu's scheming is beyond the reach of ten Shen Aizhus. I have my own ways of dealing with her. As for how you want to deal with her, you can do so as you please. I won't interfere, and I trust you to know your limits."
As soon as he said that, Ji Ying understood.
but……
"That sounds nice, but can you really send her away tomorrow?" Ji Ying asked.
“Unless… she has important business to attend to and must stay,” she added.
Liang Yizhi had a question mark on her forehead, but she still replied with a single word, "Okay."
Ji Ying's bittersweet feeling has only just subsided.
“She showed me a picture of your ‘wife’.”
Liang Yizhi was slightly taken aback.
“It’s the memorial tablet you’ve been keeping,” Ji Ying added.
Liang Yizhi suddenly realized: "That was an adult image generated by AI based on the appearance of Professor Shen and his wife when they were young. But the algorithm ultimately deviates from the natural appearance of real people, so... it's not very accurate."
"How do you know it's not very accurate?" Ji Ying insisted on arguing with him.
Liang Yizhi looked at her intently, "I just knew it."
He gently stroked her chin with his fingertips, his voice low and clear, "Speaking of which, when are we going to get our marriage certificate?"
Ji Ying turned her face away. "You're now the Shen family's 'son-in-law,' yet you still want to marry me? Do you want to commit bigamy?"
Upon hearing this, Liang Yizhi chuckled softly, his eyes filled with understanding and composure.
"That's just a symbol of the Old Testament. When did the law stipulate that upholding a name precludes pursuing a real future?"
What he said made a lot of sense, but Ji Ying remained silent.
"You slept with him and don't want to take responsibility?" Liang Yizhi frowned.
"No, let me think about it," she said.
Liang Yizhi pinched her waist, "Don't be a scumbag!"
Ji Ying is ticklish and tries to avoid it.
But Liang Yizhi wouldn't let her dodge. He pinched her waist lightly with his fingertips, his tone clearly sour, "Was the swing fun? Did you like the crabs? Would you like someone to run your bath?"
Ji Ying was so itchy she couldn't stand it anymore and kept begging for mercy.
Just then, a gentle knock came from outside the door: "Miss Ji, are you asleep?"
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