The temperature in the study began to rise. After the kiss ended, Ye Xinning leaned against Shen Lin's chest, panting heavily. Some changes in her body made her blush.
Shen Lin placed his hand on her waist, his gaze deep, filled with the desire ignited by their kiss.
Is it sweet?
"sweet."
Ye Xinning lowered her head, her mind reeling, and answered Shen Lin's question without even realizing whether Shen Lin was asking if the kiss was sweeter or if milk was sweeter.
It's often said that women have the power to bewitch people, so why does she think Shen Lin has that power too?
Having received a satisfactory answer, Shen Lin's laughter echoed in the study, "You're sweet too."
Ye Xinning, "..."
Listen to this! What outrageous and rabid words!
To prevent Shen Lin from saying anything even more frightening, Ye Xinning quickly explained what she had come to the study for.
What are your plans for tomorrow?
"Tomorrow? I don't know the specific schedule arranged by Wenzhu."
"I see."
"Um."
Shen Lin smiled and asked, "Is there something you want to tell me?"
"Well, tomorrow is Huo Yanzhi's wedding. I've been thinking about it and I still think I should go. Putting everything else aside, he helped me out at the restaurant the other day, which is a favor."
Shen Lin frowned. "So, you're going to Huo Yanzhi's wedding?"
Ye Xinning noticed the change in his mood and took the initiative to hug his neck. "It's just a wedding. If you're worried, we can go together."
Shen Lin fell silent. Ye Xinning thought he was unhappy and was about to speak when Shen Lin spoke first.
"You don't need to tell me that you want to go to Huo Yanzhi's wedding. You are my wife, but you are not my possession. You can do whatever you want."
Ye Xinning stared wide-eyed at Shen Lin, never expecting him to say such a thing.
She was deeply moved, and her tone was even gentler than before, "I was just afraid you would be unhappy." She hadn't forgotten how much jealous Shen Lin had been because of Huo Yanzhi in the past.
“I will be unhappy, and that will remain true no matter how much time has passed. I can’t relax as long as I think about someone coveting you, but that doesn’t mean I will control your thoughts or restrict your behavior.”
Ye Xinning was moved and hugged Shen Lin, feeling extremely touched.
"Do you want to come with me?"
"I won't go. There's an important collaboration at the company right now, and I can't get away. I'll take you there, and then I'll pick you up after it's over."
"good."
...
The next day, Ye Xinning arrived at the wedding venue.
Many of the people who came to the wedding were people she knew, but despite knowing them, Ye Xinning didn't say anything to anyone else, only sitting with Ye Rouxin.
"Why didn't Shen Lin come with you?" Before the wedding officially started, Ye Rouxin and Ye Xinning chatted casually.
"He has a lot of work at his company and can't get away."
Ye Rouxin frowned. "Is this just an excuse? Is he acting like this because he still minds what happened between you and Huo Yanzhi?"
Ye Xinning thought about it carefully before speaking, "Mom, there's really nothing between Huo Yanzhi and me. What you've all been thinking is wrong. I've only ever loved one person, and that person is Shen Lin. There's never been anyone else besides her."
Ye Rouxin clearly didn't think that way, but since Ye Xinning had already said so, and Huo Yanzhi would soon be married and have his own family, there were many things she naturally didn't want to say.
"Actually, it's good that Yanzhi chose to marry Mu Yinjing. With his brother in jail, the burden of the entire Huo Group has fallen on his shoulders. With the help of the Mu family, things will naturally be much better."
"Um."
Ye Xinning thought so too.
"By the way, how have you been feeling lately? Is there anything you're particularly craving?"
"No."
"What about pregnancy symptoms? Did you not experience any?"
Ye Xinning also shook her head, "No, everything seems normal so far, I'm just a little sleepy."
"That's good." Ye Rouxin thought of Song Zhengchu.
"Where's your father? Hasn't he come to Nancheng lately?"
"No."
Ye Xinning turned to look at Ye Rouxin, quite surprised. In Ye Xinning's understanding, it was extremely unusual for her mother to mention her father.
“I thought that since you were pregnant, he would at least make time to visit you.”
"Maybe he was just busy. It wasn't anything big. I only called my dad the day I found out I was pregnant."
"Um."
Ye Rouxin responded lightly, without continuing the conversation on the topic.
Ye Xinning looked at Ye Rouxin, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't speak.
What she really wanted to say was that now that Kenneth Fok is also in jail, and her father is alone, has her mother ever thought about getting back together with her father?
That thought, once in my mind, seemed unrealistic.
Having seen countless ships sail by, there's no going back.
The wedding ceremony officially began, and Huo Yanzhi and Mu Yinjing completed all the rituals under the guidance of the master of ceremonies. Ye Xinning sat below, watching Huo Yanzhi and Mu Yinjing toast the guests. There was a small detail: Huo Yanzhi would lower his head and speak softly to Mu Yinjing, and he would also help Mu Yinjing avoid drinking.
Soon Jin Jiu arrived at their side. Ye Xinning sat at the table without moving. Huo Yanzhi called Ye Rouxin "sister-in-law," and Mu Yinjing followed suit.
"Good, good, good, we've finally waited for your wedding. From now on, you two should support and understand each other."
"Okay, sister-in-law." Huo Yanzhi responded, and just as he was about to lead Mu Yinjing to another table, Mu Yinjing spoke up, "Yanzhi, I feel a little cold. Could you go to the lounge and get me my shawl?"
Mu Yinjing's words made Huo Yanzhi's gaze linger on her, and he remained silent for a long time.
"Yanzhi, is that alright?" Mu Yinjing asked again.
Huo Yanzhi nodded this time. "Wait for me here."
"good."
Huo Yanzhi went to the lounge. Ye Xinning sat in her seat without saying a word, just playing with her phone with her head down. Mu Yinjing called her name, "Ye Xinning, can I talk to you alone for a few minutes?"
Ye Xinning pointed to herself, surprised, "You want to talk to me alone?"
"Um."
Let's go.
Ye Xinning got up and followed Mu Yinjing to a deserted courtyard.
"Happy marriage, congratulations on getting what you wanted." Ye Xinning said slowly after standing still.
Mu Yinjing smiled and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome. I used to think you and Huo Yanzhi would end up together, but I never imagined we'd go through so much."
"I didn't expect it either, but now it seems that my persistence was worthwhile."
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