Ye Xinning exclaimed, "Hmm? Have you eaten yet?"
"Not yet." After saying this, Shen Lin turned his head and looked at Ji Jianshen.
"Mr. Ji, it's been a long time," Shen Lin said, extending his hand.
Ji Jianshen stood up, nodded slightly, and extended his slender, fair hand. The two shook hands, both being very polite. At this moment, both of them demonstrated their excellent manners.
"Hello, Mr. Shen."
Chen Lin’s deep voice rang out, “Mr. Ji shouldn’t mind if I sit down and have a meal with you and Ningning.”
"Of course I don't mind, but we've already been eating for a while now. Mr. Shen, do you not mind?"
"certainly."
"Then please, Mr. Shen."
After Ji Jianshen finished speaking, Shen Lin sat down next to Ye Xinning.
So, this meal for two suddenly had a guest, Shen Lin.
Although Shen Lin said he didn't mind, Ye Xinning still asked the waiter to bring out a few more dishes.
After sitting down, Shen Lin did not talk to Ye Xinning, but instead chatted with Ji Jianshen.
"Mr. Ji, is your visit to Nancheng for work-related matters?"
"Well, I had some work to take care of, and I hadn't seen Xinning for a long time, so I came to see her."
"Mr. Ji, I thank you on Ningning's behalf for your concern."
Ji Jianshen's gaze fell on Ye Xinning, and when he spoke again, his voice was still gentle, "Mr. Shen, you are being too serious. I have known Xinning for many years, and as a friend, this concern is only natural. Mr. Shen, you don't need to thank me."
"That's true. Mr. Ji and Ningning are friends, and Ningning and I are family, so I won't stand on ceremony with Mr. Ji."
Shen Lin's smile was just right, and Ye Xinning had no way of knowing what he was really thinking.
After dinner, Ye Xinning received a phone call from Xiao Chen.
Ye Xinning took her phone to answer a call.
Ji Jian's gaze lingered on Ye Xinning's departing figure for a long time before he looked away.
This scene naturally caught Shen Lin's eye, and his gaze unconsciously shifted. When he spoke again, his tone was even more nonchalant.
"Mr. Ji really cares about Ningning quite a lot."
"What is Mr. Shen trying to test?" Everyone is perceptive, so how could Ji Jianshen not understand the meaning behind Shen Lin's words?
"Mr. Ji, you're being a bit too harsh. I'm just happy that Ningning has a friend like you. It's also because Ningning is pregnant right now; otherwise, Mr. Ji could stay in Nancheng a little longer."
In that case, not only Ji Jianshen didn't believe it, but even Ye Xinning, who had just returned from the phone call, felt that Shen Lin's words had a hidden meaning.
When Ye Xinning was on the phone with Xiao Chen, she only talked about the most important things. The reason she didn't want to stay out too long was that she didn't want to see the two of them fighting when she came back.
Although it's unlikely that Shen Lin and Ji Jianshen would do such a thing.
Ji Jian knew perfectly well that Shen Lin was doing this intentionally, and that it was also a way of asserting sovereignty.
Shen Lin told him that Ye Xinning was already Mrs. Shen, and no matter how much he liked her or couldn't let go, it was useless.
Ji Jianshen smiled silently to himself.
If he really wanted Ye Xinning's love, he would have seized the opportunity five years ago to prevent Ye Xinning from returning to Nancheng.
But was the decision made back then really the right one?
Now, seeing Ye Xinning sitting next to Shen Lin, watching their love and happiness.
Does he regret it?
Ji Jianshen turned to look out the window; none of that really mattered anymore.
...
Outside the restaurant, Shen Lin said to Ye Xinning, "I'll go get the car first. You can talk to Mr. Ji."
"good."
As Shen Lin went to get the car, Ye Xinning turned to Ji Jianshen and said, "If you don't like staying at the hotel, come with us to Ming Mansion."
"No, the hotel Zhou Yun and I are staying at is the one we usually stay at; I'm used to it."
Ye Xinning pursed her lips. Ji Jianshen always had that easygoing and gentle demeanor, with a warm smile on his face. Having known him for so long, Ye Xinning had never seen him angry with her.
"Ji Jianshen."
"Um."
"Do you have any hobbies you really like?" Ye Xinning didn't know what she was thinking when she asked this question. Perhaps Ji Jianshen was too nonchalant, or perhaps she hoped to find something to distract him.
Don't worry so much about her affairs; that way, she'll feel less guilty.
"Yes, I use it for work and for reading in my spare time."
"You can tell me what kind of books you like, and I can buy you some that interest you."
"good."
"When are you going back to the North City?"
"The timing hasn't been set yet."
"Then... take good care of yourself."
"You too, you must take care of your health, and... the baby in your belly."
"Um."
While the two were talking, Shen Lin drove over.
Ji Jianshen looked at Shen Lin as he rolled down the car window, and for some reason, a thought suddenly came to mind.
He opened his arms and said to Ye Xinning, "Xinning, let's say goodbye."
"Um."
Ye Xinning stepped forward and hugged Ji Jianshen, "Goodbye."
Ye Xinning got into the car, and Ji Jianshen watched the departing vehicle with deep eyes.
I was a bit naive just now, but thinking about it, how could Shen Lin's jealousy compare to the wild love growing in his heart?
Ji Jianshen drove away, unaware that the scene of him embracing Ye Xinning just now was witnessed by more than just Shen Lin.
In the car across the street, the elderly Mrs. Shen, sitting in the back seat, looked very unwell.
"Who was the man who was hugging Ye Xinning just now?"
The driver in front, Ah Song from the Shen family, only said one sentence upon hearing this: "I don't know him."
Grandma Shen was even more displeased. "I told you, this woman is shameless. She's already remarried to Sun Chenlin, yet she's still hugging and kissing other men in the street. She's shameless."
Ah Song didn't think a hug was a big deal; it wasn't as exaggerated as the old lady made it out to be.
Of course, Ah Song wouldn't say that.
"Madam, let's go home first."
Let's go.
...
Ye Xinning returned to Ming Mansion with Shen Lin. After a day of work, she went out for a meal and was a little tired.
She went back to her bedroom to get her clothes and take a shower, but Shen Lin, who had followed her up, pulled her into his arms.
Shen Lin buried his head in her neck, and his warm breath made Ye Xinning feel a little uncomfortable.
"What's wrong?"
Are you happy to see him?
"It's naturally nice to see friends."
Shen Lin frowned deeply. "Has my appearance disturbed you?"
How could Ye Xinning not know the meaning behind those euphemistic words?
She turned her head and took the initiative to put her arms around Shen Lin's neck. "Then what do you want me to do?"
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