Chapter 88 - Deep and Sinking.
Shang Chen: "Go wash your hands first, it's time to eat."
Wen Xi glanced at him, leaned against the kitchen counter, and said calmly, "If you don't tell me, I'll try to get information out of Assistant Wu later."
Shang Chen: "...I practiced abroad, after get off work in the evenings."
Wenxi instantly pictured Shang Chen diligently practicing his knife skills at night abroad.
She couldn't help but chuckle.
"Mr. Shang is a man of his word; I am ashamed to admit my inferiority."
Looking back on the time since they got their marriage certificate, it seems that Shang Chen has done everything he promised her.
He never made empty promises.
Shang Chen said meaningfully, "I made all your favorite dishes, so eat more later."
Wenxi remembered the dishes she had ordered last time.
Shang Chen, you wouldn't have really made a completely sour feast, would you?
Ten minutes later, Wenxi looked at the dishes on the table and fell silent.
Stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar, spicy and sour chicken giblets, lemon shredded chicken, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and a cup of passion fruit lemon tea thoughtfully prepared.
Shang Chen made all the dishes that she casually mentioned.
Shang Chen was truly old-fashioned, without a trace of embellishment.
After a long pause, Wenxi finally found her voice: "Shang Chen, today is Valentine's Day."
Shang Chen: "I know."
Wen Xi smiled and said, "After eating these dishes, aren't you afraid you'll be jealous every day next year?"
Shang Chen stared at the table full of pickled vegetables and slowly said, "Wenxi."
"Um?"
Shang Chen looked at Wen Xi with a deep gaze and said slowly, "We are a match made in heaven."
They are such a perfect match, how could their relationship be affected by outsiders?
When their eyes met, Wenxi understood the unspoken meaning in Shang Chen's words.
She smiled and said, "You're right, we're a match made in heaven."
"Sometimes a little vinegar can be good for your physical and mental health."
Shang Chen: "..."
He seems to be losing arguments with Wenxi more and more.
Shang Chen placed a piece of stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar on Wen Xi's plate: "Try it."
"If it's not good, I'll try my best to improve it."
Wenxi savored the wine carefully, raising her glass of red wine.
The two clinked glasses, and Wenxi said, "Five stars."
Shang Chen remained calm, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Thank you for your consideration, Lawyer Wen."
The food wasn't that great, but Wenxi's five-star review was for him.
After finishing his meal, Shang Chen pushed a key and a set of jewelry forward.
Valentine's Day gift.
Wenxi picked up the key, glanced at it, and exclaimed in surprise, "A yacht?"
Shang Chen nodded slightly.
She opened the jewelry set with 108 gemstones again and was somewhat amazed.
"These things can't be taken down in half a day."
There are also significant differences between different pieces of jewelry.
The cheaper ones cost a few million, while the more expensive ones cost hundreds of millions.
The more expensive it is, the rarer it is, and it requires time and effort.
Wenxi originally thought that this dinner was Shang Chen's spur-of-the-moment idea, an apology for forgetting Valentine's Day.
Now it seems that this was premeditated?
"When did you prepare all this?" Wen Xi leaned back in her chair, wearing a turtleneck sweater that accentuated her long neck.
Her skin was snow-white, her eyes were bright, and she smiled teasingly: "Mr. Shang, why don't you be honest?"
Shang Chen: "Our first date, the one when you had to work overtime."
Because Wenxi had to work overtime, their first date failed, and Shang Chen was unable to give her the gift he had prepared.
He decided to give it all away on Valentine's Day as a way of making up for his mistake.
Wenxi laughed generously, "I have a yacht driving license. I'll take you out to sea in the spring."
Shang Chen said reservedly, "I'm also looking forward to it."
He and Wenxi had made plans for the future and seemed to be living like a married couple.
After finishing her meal, Wenxi went upstairs to find clothes to take a shower.
She had just entered the bathroom when Shang Chen pushed open the door and came in. His dark eyes pierced through the mist and landed on her, his expression unusually composed.
He demanded payment in a serious tone: "Wenxi, you said you'd show me your abs."
Wenxi slowly unbuttoned her clothes, let her hair down, and raised her eyebrows slightly: "...Standing so far away, can you see clearly?"
Shang Chen nodded slightly: "That's right."
He approached and examined it closely.
He lowered his head and gave her a light kiss.
Her fingertips gently and slowly traced the lines of her abs.
As Wenxi rested her hands on the pure white tiles, she heard Shang's deep, hoarse voice.
"Xixi, stop calling me President Shang."
Wenxi didn't reply, so he lowered his tone again: "How about it?"
With her back pressed against his chest, Wenxi could almost feel Shang Chen's vigorous and powerful heartbeat.
I'm so annoyed by all this pestering.
Her mind was heavy, and she only mumbled, "Okay."
Wenxi's exercise was quite effective; at least when she woke up the next morning, she felt no discomfort.
When I went downstairs, all the flowers in the living room had been put away.
The aunt also put some of the flowers in vases, instantly adding a touch of vibrant and charming color to the room.
While having breakfast, Wenxi brought up work: "I'll probably take my vacation after work today, what about you?"
Shang Chen: "Two more days."
"Mom texted me last night, asking us to come home today." Wenxi asked curiously, "She said Shang Ze is going to Jiangnan, and we need to have a family reunion dinner before he leaves?"
Shang Chen said without changing his expression, "He made a big mistake at work and was punished by being sent to Jiangnan to dig soil."
Wenxi: "What big mistake? It's almost Chinese New Year."
“He’ll spend the New Year in Jiangnan just the same.” Shang Chen placed the peeled egg in front of Wen Xi: “Don’t talk while you’re eating, it’s bad for your stomach.”
Wenxi: "You want to shut me up?"
Shang Chen took the initiative to show weakness: "...I'm afraid your stomach will feel uncomfortable later."
Although she couldn't find out anything, Wenxi felt that something was off about the whole thing.
Who sends their child to another city for the Chinese New Year?
Wenxi was rushing to finish her work, so she hurriedly went to the law firm after eating.
Before leaving, Shang Chen took out the watch that Wen Xi had given him.
When he put on his watch, he noticed some writing on the bottom of the strap and turned it over to take a look.
—Sinking.
Shang Chen: "..."
Is it too late for him to tell Wenxi not to change how she addresses him?
Wenxi went downstairs at five o'clock sharp and saw Shang Chen's car parked in the underground parking lot.
As she got closer, she realized that Shang Chen was in the driver's seat.
Wenxi simply got into the passenger seat. "Why are you driving today?"
Shang Chen said calmly, "We haven't spent enough time alone together."
Wenxi bluntly exposed her: "What, do you have something to talk to me about again?"
Shang Chen: "..."
Is it really a bad thing for couples to know each other too well?
Wen Xi fastened her seatbelt and turned to look at Shang Chen: "Why aren't you saying anything?"
"What you promised last night..."
Wen Xi curled her lips and said lazily, "Don't worry, I keep my word."
“No,” Shang Chen immediately said, “What I mean is, there’s no need to change how we address each other.”
"If you're used to calling it that, then do it your way."
Wenxi rested her chin on her hand. "Something's not right."
Shang Chen was quite persistent last night, pestering Wen Xi for a long time.
So you suddenly changed your mind today?
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