Chapter 19 has a significant impact on people like us who have wives.
"No."
Qin Shuzhi lowered her head. "I just... didn't expect your family to be so influential."
If she knew his identity, she probably wouldn't dare invite him to her wedding even if she had ten times the courage.
"Wife."
Shi Yuanxing held her hand, looked down at her, and said, "I hope you know that our marriage is just a matter between the two of us. It has nothing to do with our social status or family background. We will live our own lives together."
The woman looked up at him, her eyes sparkling, her face beautiful and charming in the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees. He couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke her cheek. "I truly mean it when I say I'll marry you."
Qin Shuzhi's pupils trembled, but the next second she frowned with worry, "But...your dad might not like me?"
Is he not home just because something happened at the company?
Don't overthink it.
Shi Yuanxing placed his hand on her waist, naturally pulling her into his arms. "He truly only cares about business; he doesn't care about anything else. Besides, in our family, Grandma's opinion is the most important. She likes you so much, who would dare to be dissatisfied?"
Qin Shuzhi didn't know when she had snuggled into his arms. She didn't struggle and let him hold her. She looked up and said, "That's because Grandma was urging you to get married and wanted you to settle down."
Qin Shuzhi pouted, "I guess no matter who you marry, Grandma will be happy."
Love me, love my dog.
"Of course not."
Shi Yuanxing said, "On the day we got our marriage certificate, I came back that night and told her. At first, she was unhappy, saying that I hadn't even met her standards before getting the certificate with someone else."
Seeing Qin Shuzhi's expression change, he smiled and continued, "Then I told her about your situation and showed her our marriage certificate. When she saw your photo, her tense face immediately broke into a smile. Grandma said she has seen countless people, and you look like the kind and good-natured girl."
Qin Shuzhi's eyes lit up. "...Really?"
“It’s true, she even said that we look like a married couple.”
Seeing that the woman finally smiled, Shi Yuanxing patted her head and said, "So stop overthinking, okay?"
"Um."
Qin Shuzhi's smile deepened, her eyebrows curved, and her rosy lips curled up.
Shi Yuanxing stared at her lips, recalling the sweet and soft feeling of that kiss that night.
She had said that they were husband and wife, and that he was allowed to kiss her.
Just as Qin Shuzhi felt the arm around her waist tighten, the man's warm lips were already on hers.
Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, showing only a moment of surprise, but no resistance.
With his scent lingering in her nostrils, Qin Shuzhi felt her heart pounding, especially when his tongue lingered on hers, her body went limp.
Suddenly, a bell rang between the two of them.
It was Shi Yuanxing's cell phone ringing.
But the man acted as if he didn't hear her, holding her and kissing her more and more deeply.
Qin Shuzhi pushed him away against his chest, and as soon as their lips parted, he eagerly followed her lips and kissed her again.
"Hmm~"
Qin Shuzhi turned her head away from his kiss, her face flushed, and whispered in a breathless voice, "There's a phone call, answer it quickly."
"……All right."
She wouldn't let him kiss her anymore, so Shi Yuanxing had to stop, still affectionately holding her with one hand, while taking out his phone from his pocket with the other.
He glanced at the caller ID, answered, and asked irritably, "What?"
After hearing what was said over there, he looked down at Qin Shuzhi and said, "Let me ask her first."
Seeing that he had hung up the phone, Qin Shuzhi looked at him with a puzzled expression.
My childhood friend invited me to afternoon tea, saying he'd like to get to know you. Would you like to go?
Now?
Looking at her moist, red lips from the kiss, Shi Yuanxing felt a tickle in his heart and couldn't resist lowering his head to peck them again before saying:
"Yes, the location isn't far from here. We can be back before dinner."
Qin Shuzhi said, "Okay."
Half an hour later.
The two arrived at the agreed-upon upscale coffee shop.
Upon entering the private room upstairs, Qin Shuzhi saw a sunny-looking man sitting inside.
"You're here." The other person stood up with a bright smile, turning his gaze from Shi Yuanxing to Qin Shuzhi, his eyes showing obvious amazement and admiration.
Shi Yuanxing led Qin Shuzhi in by the hand and introduced him to her, "His name is Zhao Yunting, CEO of Jiangli Automotive Industry."
Jiangli Automobile Industry?
Isn't that a domestic car brand under the Zhao Group?
So he is...
Seeing Qin Shuzhi looking over with a questioning gaze, Shi Yuanxing nodded, "Yes, his father is the president of the Zhao Group."
Oh, okay.
There's really nothing surprising about it; to be childhood friends with him, one must come from a prominent family.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao."
She greeted Zhao Yunting politely.
"Oh, that's too formal, calling me 'sister-in-law'." Zhao Yunting waved his hand, looking like he didn't deserve it. "Just call me Yunting."
Qin Shuzhi didn't hesitate, smiled generously, and replied, "Okay."
Shi Yuanxing pulled out a chair for her to sit down, and then sat down beside her, gently asking her what she wanted to drink and eat.
Qin Shuzhi said she just wanted a latte.
Then he called the waiter in, ordered coffee, and added a few snacks.
Zhao Yunting watched him quietly, his gentle and attentive demeanor lingering on him and Qin Shuzhi several times with interest.
After the waiter left, he smiled and said, "Congratulations on your marriage, gentlemen."
Qin Shuzhi smiled and said, "Thank you."
Zhao Yunting pointed at Shi Yuanxing and said to her, "I really didn't expect that this guy would find a wife after only two months back in the country."
After saying that, he looked at Shi Yuanxing and asked, "Teach me how you did that?"
"When fate brings you together," Shi Yuanxing said, looking at Qin Shuzhi with tender eyes. "You'll naturally meet when the time is right."
Zhao Yunting, who had just witnessed their public display of affection, was speechless.
He shouldn't have asked.
A short while later, the waiter came in to serve coffee, and then Zhao Yunting changed the subject.
"By the way, you've been driving the car for over two months now. How do you feel about it? Could you give me a detailed review of your experience?"
Shi Yuanxing snorted and raised an eyebrow, "Using the pretense of giving me a car, you're treating me like a test subject?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Shuzhi realized that the SUV Shi Yuanxing was driving now belonged to Jiang Li.
Zhao Yunting chuckled twice, "Isn't this just something that happened on the side?"
While adding sugar to Qin Shuzhi's coffee, Shi Yuanxing said, "If we make improvements to a few aspects of its performance, it should be more competitive in the market."
He paused, then added, "But none of these are the most important things. The most important thing is that there are major problems with the comfort of the car interior."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunting's expression immediately turned serious and solemn. "What big problem?"
Shi Yuanxing put down the sugar spoon, looked up at him, and said, "The headrest in the passenger seat is too hard; it's not good for sleeping."
Qin Shuzhi's hand holding the coffee cup trembled, and she looked at him abruptly.
Last night, after having dinner with Qi Yishan, they went home. While she was sitting in the passenger seat and leaning back to sleep, she turned her head uncomfortably a few times. When Shi Yuanxing asked her what was wrong, she replied sleepily, "The pillow is a bit hard."
Zhao Yunting's eyes widened, and he asked with a mixture of bewilderment and seriousness, "Is this...is this a big problem?"
Shi Yuanxing nodded seriously, "For people like us who have wives, it has a big impact."
Zhao Yunting looked puzzled. "Huh?"
Qin Shuzhi couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Zhao Yunting glanced at her, and it took him a while to realize what she meant. He glared angrily at Shi Yuanxing and said, "Are you looking for trouble?"
"I'm giving you serious advice," Shi Yuanxing said. "If your wife isn't comfortable in the car, what's the point?"
Zhao Yunting rolled his eyes at him, "Am I really obligated to eat this dog food?"
Too lazy to bother with the conspicuous bag, he turned to look at Qin Shuzhi.
"Sister-in-law, don't listen to his nonsense. My family recently launched a new car model equipped with an automatic braking system, blind spot monitoring, and a comfortable interior, making it perfect for women. I'll pick one up for you in a couple of days as a gift for our first meeting."
Jiangli excels in the women's car segment, a fact widely acknowledged in the automotive industry. When Qin Shuzhi started working and was choosing a car, Jiangli was her first choice. However, before she could make a purchase, her father had already bought her a car from another brand.
Despite liking it, Qin Shuzhi naturally felt it inappropriate to accept such an expensive gift on their first meeting. Just as she was about to politely decline, Shi Yuanxing said to Zhao Yunting, "Thank you."
"My wife and I took some time to go to the store to choose a car."
Qin Shuzhi: "..."
Shi Yuanxing said to her as if it were the most natural thing in the world, "He insisted on inviting us out to meet, so he should prepare a gift for us."
"This...isn't that a bad idea?" Qin Shuzhi said in a low voice.
Shi Yuanxing generously replied, "As a return gift, we'll treat you to afternoon tea this time."
Qin Shuzhi: "..."
Is this what you call... a return gift?
But he's his brother, so whatever he says goes.
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