She couldn't delay Shang Yanxing.
Shang Liqian watched TV for a short while, then ran upstairs by herself.
Seeing the half-open door, Shang Liqian quietly walked to the study door.
Shang Liqian went in without knocking and saw Shang Yanxing frowning as he looked at the diary.
"Uncle, what are you doing?"
Hearing Shang Liqian's voice, Shang Yanxing realized that Shang Liqian had come in.
He immediately put the diary away. "Why did you come up here, you little girl? What are you doing sneaking around like that?"
Shang Liqian ran up to Shang Yanxing with a grin, "Uncle, what were you looking at just now? You were so engrossed that you didn't even notice me standing at the door."
Shang Yanxing subconsciously covered the diary he was holding, and said somewhat guiltily, "I wasn't reading anything, just some official business. You little rascal, weren't you watching TV with your aunt? What are you doing in my study?"
"I was just bored, so I came to see you. I'll go keep my aunt company in a bit." Shang Liqian deliberately tried to divert Shang Yanxing's attention. When he wasn't looking, she tried to pry his hand off, but he blocked it tightly.
Shang Liqian was a little anxious, "Uncle, I saw it all. What official business? That's clearly Aunt's diary. How dare you lie to me and say it was official business?"
If you're jealous, just admit it openly. What's there to be embarrassed about?
Shang Yanxing pretended to be serious and said, "Shang Liqian, who told you to be so disrespectful? Don't you have any manners?"
Shang Liqian was also intimidated by Shang Yanxing's imposing manner. "Uncle, why are you being so fierce? I was just showing you some concern. Is it really necessary?" He just knew how to use his status as an elder to intimidate her.
Shang Liqian lowered her head, feeling a little aggrieved, and muttered, "I was just saying good things about you in front of my aunt, and you're being so mean to me. You're so heartless."
If it weren't for the fact that this man had treated her very well in the past, given the current situation, she would not only not speak well of him, but she would at least try to sow discord between them.
Seeing Shang Liqian's aggrieved expression, Shang Yanxing's anger subsided considerably. "What good things did you just say for me?"
Shang Liqian poured out all her grievances, "Just now I saw that Shen Shiyan really liked Auntie, and I was afraid that Auntie would fall for that man again. So I spoke well of you in front of Auntie, saying that you are very good, very gentle, and a very good man, and that she should cherish you. Look how good my little niece is, thinking of you in everything, and what do you do? All you do is scold me." Shang Liqian became more and more aggrieved as she spoke, and she was almost about to cry.
She glared angrily at Shang Yanxing. How could a younger brother-in-law act like that?
Hearing this, and seeing Shang Liqian's aggrieved and tearful expression, Shang Yanxing softened considerably. "I didn't scold you, so why are you feeling wronged? I was just telling you to be more mindful of the rules, not scolding you."
Shang Liqian rubbed her eyes and wiped away the tears that were about to fall from her eyes.
After a while, Shang Yanxing said, "Since you put in a good word for me, just tell me what gift you want, and I'll buy it for you."
His doting on his little niece wasn't for nothing.
Shang Liqian said arrogantly, "I'll think about it later and tell you when I've made up my mind."
"Okay, then tell me when you've thought it through."
Shang Yanxing has always doted on Shang Liqian, since Shang Liqian lived in Shuixie Villa for several years when she was young, so she is quite close to Shang Yanxing.
When Shang Liqian is angry, she can easily calm down as long as someone comforts her in time.
She leaned close to Shang Yanxing's ear and asked curiously, "Uncle, was your expression so serious just now because you read that diary? Were you jealous? Your aunt is very popular, you should cherish her."
Shang Liqian completely saw through Shang Yanxing's inner thoughts.
Even though he had already been exposed, Shang Yanxing still stubbornly denied it. "No, stop talking nonsense here. If you have nothing to do, go downstairs and watch TV. Don't cause trouble for me here."
Right now, he just wants to be alone and calm down.
Shang Liqian pouted helplessly, "Uncle, what are you doing? It's just jealousy, it's not something shameful. Why can't you just admit it openly? How can you possibly compete with Shen Shiyan like this?"
There's nothing she can do; her uncle has never been in a relationship and has no experience. As his niece, she still has to give him a lot of guidance.
Upon hearing Shang Liqian's words, Shang Yanxing no longer concealed his feelings. He picked up the diary and said, "She liked Shen Shiyan for six years, but Shen Shiyan let her down for six years."
He felt sorry for his girl, who hadn't received a response in six years.
"Uncle, if Shen Shiyan hadn't let Aunt down, there wouldn't be anything for you to do. Have you lost your mind?" She didn't know what Shang Yanxing was thinking, that he would say such a thing.
"I just feel sorry for her."
Shang Liqian looked at the thick diary and said, "Uncle, you said that Auntie liked that man for six years, so how come she suddenly fell for you? And it was quite sudden for you two too. When did you fall for each other? It wasn't love at first sight, was it?"
Just as Shang Yanxing was about to speak, Shang Liqian continued, "No, it should be lust at first sight." Isn't love at first sight just lust at first sight?
Therefore, it's possible that both of them were attracted to each other at first sight.
Shang Liqian couldn't help but shake her head. "Tsk tsk tsk, feelings that start at first sight don't necessarily last." Unless, feelings develop over time.
Shang Yanxing reached out and poked Shang Liqian's forehead. "When did I ever say that I was lustful towards your aunt?" He had liked her for ten years, how could it be lust?
Shang Liqian looked unconvinced. "If it wasn't lust at first sight, then what was it? You two have only known each other for a short time!"
“I’ve loved her for ten years, ever since I was fifteen. It’s just that I married her so late because she loved Shen Shiyan back then.”
If it weren't for Shen Shiyan, they would have been together back in college.
Shang Liqian looked incredulous. "Ten...ten years? Uncle, you've actually liked Aunt for ten years?" No wonder he repeatedly refused when he was forced into the marriage; it turns out he was waiting for the girl he liked.
"Otherwise, why do you think I would marry your aunt?" He naturally married the girl he liked.
"Then you'd better make the most of this, Uncle. It seems like Auntie doesn't particularly like you right now. Now that you've finally married her, don't let me lose her by accident. You'd better make something of yourself."
Shang Liqian spoke eloquently, like an elder talking to Shang Yanxing.
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