Shen Niannian's eyes darted away slightly: "What kind of relationship? We just met, what kind of relationship could we have?"
It was within Duan Ze's expectations that Shen Niannian would deny it.
Duan Ze spoke again calmly: "Really? It's rare to be this familiar with someone you've only just met."
Shen Niannian: "Is it possible that we're just naturally outgoing?"
Duan Ze smiled slightly as he watched Shen Niannian trying her best to hide her true feelings.
"Shen Niannian, why did you come from Kyoto to the place where I work?"
Shen Niannian: "A job transfer."
Alright, Shen Niannian is completely like a dead pig that's not afraid of boiling water, she just doesn't intend to admit it.
Fine, let's just pretend you're friends.
Maybe when I go home and see Grandpa this time, I'll know everything.
So Duan Ze wasn't in a hurry; he actually hoped that Shen Niannian would tell him everything herself.
His family situation was very special. Although he did not know the positions of his grandfather, uncle, and cousins in the military, he knew from a young age that the wife he was going to marry must have a clean background.
He wouldn't pursue a further relationship with Shen Niannian until he fully understood her and her family background.
As for Duan Ye and Luo Qingyuan, Duan Ye is the youngest son in their family. No matter what happens to Duan Ye, his older brothers will always be there to protect him. Besides, Luo Qingyuan's identity and education are genuine, and Duan Ye has indeed taken away her innocence. This is an extraordinary matter that must be handled with extraordinary measures.
But he and Shen Niannian are different.
However, once this family visit is over, the Duan and Luo families should indeed arrange for the parents of both sides to meet.
Duan Ze: "Let's go then. I'll take you back to your hotel. We'll head back to H State tomorrow afternoon."
Seeing that Duan Ze finally stopped asking questions, Shen Niannian finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay."
But she dared not joke around anymore, afraid that Duan Ze would discover even the slightest clue.
Shen Niannian truly didn't understand how Duan Ze knew. She and Luo Qingyuan hadn't seemed to have any particularly intimate interactions, so how could he have made such a connection? It was truly strange...
With such reconnaissance capabilities, what are you doing in the R&D department? You should just become a reconnaissance soldier; you might even be a promising talent.
Shen Niannian complained inwardly, but dared not say it out loud.
Duan Ze could tell at a glance that Shen Niannian was probably complaining about him in her heart again, and he shook his head helplessly.
If he hadn't thought the girl was too stupid, he wouldn't have felt so comfortable bringing her home.
Duan Ze: "Are you still coming home with me for May Day?"
Shen Niannian immediately replied, "Of course I'll go! Why wouldn't I? Don't you want to take me back?"
Duan Ze smiled and said, "If you're not afraid, why shouldn't I be?"
Shen Niannian immediately laughed, as if the awkward atmosphere from just moments ago had instantly dissipated.
"Whether you take me or not, I will go with you."
If I can't win you over, I can win over your family.
Moreover, Shen Niannian genuinely wanted to learn more about the situation in Duan Ze's hometown.
After all, she was already prepared to spend her life with Duan Ze.
After returning to Duan Ze's hometown during the May Day holiday, she will confess her feelings to him again. This time, she will not be so hasty and will definitely show her utmost sincerity. After that, she will think about taking Duan Ze home.
The two walked one after the other, each with their own thoughts, and soon arrived at the hotel.
Before Duan Ze could even speak, Shen Niannian grabbed her bag and ran off, saying, "I'm leaving now. Thank you for bringing me back, Brother Duan. Goodbye."
With her short legs, Shen Niannian, who was only 1.65 meters tall, ran far away.
Duan Ze shook his head. It seemed he had really scared the child; the child didn't dare to stick close to him anymore.
Shen Niannian quickly returned to her room. Just as she was about to send a message to Luo Qingyuan, her phone rang at an inopportune moment. Upon seeing the caller ID, Shen Niannian's expression froze slightly, but she still answered the call.
A familiar voice came from the other end of the line; it was her younger brother, Shen Changcheng, the only son of the Shen family.
"Sis, I heard you've been back in China for a while now. Why don't you come home? Mom and Dad miss you a lot."
Shen Niannian: "I have a project that needs my attention, but I'm not in Kyoto."
Shen Changcheng: "Sis, it's not that I want to expose you, it's just that Dad found out about your ticket purchase information. He's very curious why you didn't drive back to Kyoto, but instead took the high-speed rail?"
Shen Niannian's expression suddenly turned very bad, and she didn't say anything for a moment.
Shen Changcheng sighed: "Sister, I've already told Dad that you've been messing around with Sister Luo. Mom and Dad believe it for now, but it won't stay hidden for long. You should come home as soon as possible."
"Sister, as you know, the family really wants you to come to the company and help Dad as soon as possible."
"Also, Dad asked me to tell you that he needs you to accompany him to a dinner party next weekend."
A dinner party? Shen Niannian knew immediately that it must be a large-scale matchmaking dinner party.
Shen Niannian frowned: "I understand."
Shen Changcheng wanted to say something, but Shen Niannian had already hung up the phone.
In the bedroom, Shen Changcheng looked at the call log and shook his head helplessly. He knew Shen Niannian was unwilling, but what could he do? Businessmen are driven by profit, and their children's marriages are not their own choice.
Ideally, a marriage alliance between the Shen and Luo families would have been the best option, but the eldest brother of the Luo family is already married, and the younger brother is a girl, so there's nothing they can do.
As the younger brother, all he could do was buy his sister a little more time to regain her freedom.
After hanging up the phone, Shen Niannian lay on the bed and sighed for a long time before picking up her phone to send a message to Luo Qingyuan, repeating the questions Duan Ze had asked her.
At this moment, Luo Qingyuan had just arrived home and was about to take a shower when she saw the message, and her heart sank slightly.
Unexpectedly, Duan Ze's keen senses were so strong that he discovered it so quickly.
From Shen Niannian's words, Luo Qingyuan could deduce that Duan Ze only suspected their relationship and had not yet suspected her identity, but he would probably investigate the Shen family when he had some free time.
Although investigating the Shen family might not necessarily lead to her, it would still be somewhat dangerous.
Luo Qingyuan's mind was already racing. Wasn't transferring Duan Ze to H Prefecture too close? Or should she just send him abroad?
Before Luo Qingyuan could figure out how to handle the situation, Duan Ye had already finished washing the dishes and come in.
"Didn't you say you were going to take a shower? Why are you still standing there?"
Luo Qingyuan: "I took care of some work-related matters."
While drying his hair, Duan Ye took Luo Qingyuan's phone, placed it on the table, and then took her hand, leading her towards the bathroom.
"Since you're so slow, let me help you wash."
Luo Qingyuan realized what was happening and immediately grabbed the bathroom door frame, trying to walk out: "I don't want to, I'll wash myself..."
What a joke! If she really went in with Duan Ye, who knows how long it would take to wash her clothes.
However, Luo Qingyuan immediately felt herself lifted into the air, and the next second, the world spun around her...
She was hoisted onto Duan Ye's shoulder, head down.
Luo Qingyuan exclaimed in surprise, "A-Ye?!"
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