Zhou Yunwan suddenly got goose bumps all over her body, feeling tingling and numb. Her slender white fingertips couldn't help but clench his sleeves and she took deep breaths to calm herself down.
Maybe her actions made him misunderstand, but his big hand suddenly grabbed her wrist, slowly moved down, pinched her fingers, squeezed in one by one, and interlocked their fingers tightly.
Zhou Yunwan regained consciousness, opened her sparkling peach blossom eyes, and looked at him in panic: "This is on the main road, didn't you say..."
"Hold it, it's warm."
Chen Yanli remained unmoved, with an imperceptible smile in his voice.
Zhou Yunwan felt his tightening grip and bit her lower lip. She remembered someone once saying that such affectionate behavior in public was inappropriate.
Never mind, it’s not far anyway.
So what if I saw it? Is their relationship as a couple not going well?
She found a good excuse for herself and let him go.
...
...
We soon arrived at the Shen's house. Aunt Wang opened the door for us. As soon as we entered the house, it was warm, unlike the cold weather last year.
Zhou Yunwan remembered that Guo Yulin had mentioned to her on the phone that the compound would start central heating this year, but they would need to pay for the installation of the equipment, which was paid in half by brothers Shen Yanli and Shen Yanxiang.
Zhou Yunwan followed Shen Yanli and called people: “Dad, Mom, Big Brother.”
As soon as Guo Yulin saw her, he quickly put down the work at hand, walked over, took her arm, looked at her left and right, asked about her health, and asked about her work and other things.
Zhou Yunwan answered her questions one by one, then snuggled into her arms and said coquettishly, "Mom, I miss you so much."
Guo Yulin was so amused by her sweet voice that he laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were snuggling on the sofa, talking sweetly.
Chen Yanli stood by for a while, and seeing that there was no place for him to interrupt, he took off his coat and went to work at the dining table, taking over Guo Yulin's position and helping Chen Yanxiang, who was rolling out the dough, to make dumplings.
Shen Yanxiang lifted his eyelids and asked calmly, “When will your company have annual leave?”
Shen Yanli washed his hands before touching the dumpling wrappers, and replied after hearing this: “No notice has been sent out yet, but it’s probably the same as before, on the 28th or 29th.”
Shen Yanxiang was not surprised and replied, “Similar to me.”
The conversation is almost over here.
Neither of the brothers is the talkative type, but the atmosphere is harmonious, and they don't feel awkward even when they work quietly.
Zhou Yunwan and Guo Yulin hadn't finished chatting yet, but the dumplings over there were almost finished. After handing the task of cooking the dumplings to Aunt Wang, the two brothers sat down on the sofa.
After talking about many things about the wedding banquet, they naturally talked about Zhou Yunwan's choice of university this time.
With Zhou Yunwan's grades, she had many colleges to choose from, even the top institution, Huaqing University.
Guo Yulin advised her for her own good: "Are you really not considering applying to Huaqing? Yanli teaches there, and you and your wife can take care of each other on weekdays."
Zhou Yunwan knew her considerations. After all, as a parent, everyone wants their children to go to the best university and study the best majors, but she prefers "like" to "good".
"Mom, Huaqing University is good, but I like Jingshi Drama Academy more, and it will also help my future career, so I will still fill in Jingshi Drama Academy as my first choice."
Zhou Yunwan expressed her thoughts seriously. Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, she rolled her eyes and whispered in Guo Yulin's ear: "Besides, Huaqing University doesn't like teacher-student romance."
After saying that, Zhou Yunwan blushed and stuck out her tongue playfully.
When Guo Yulin heard this, he burst out laughing and helplessly reached out and touched the tip of her nose: "You kid..."
Shen Yanli on the side spoke at the right time: "Mom and Dad, I support Wan Nian going to Beijing Drama Academy."
Guo Yulin looked over in the direction of the voice and saw that the other person was staring at Zhou Yunwan in his arms without blinking. He laughed and shook his head: "Yes, nothing can compare to your own preference, so no matter which school you choose, your father and I will support you."
Zhou Yunwan smiled and hugged her tightly, "Thank you, Mom! You are so kind!"
Guo Yulin patted her head lovingly and said, "Sleep at home for one night before leaving. I've asked Aunt Wang to clean up your rooms. You can stay in any room."
Hearing this, Shen Yanli opened his mouth and was about to say something, but he heard Zhou Yunwan speak before him: “Okay, even if you don’t mention it, I will stay here.”
She had said so, and Shen Yanli did not dare to express a second opinion.
Guo Yulin was amused by this henpecked look. If one didn't know the truth, one might think Zhou Yunwan was her biological daughter and Chen Yanli was her son-in-law.
Well, that's not bad.
As they chatted, Guo Yulin also asked about the holiday, and then turned the topic to Shen Yanxiang who was standing aside: "When are you going to bring Yueyue and Chuanchuan back? It's been such a long winter vacation, and I haven't even seen them once."
Shen Yanxiang paused holding the teacup, his expression still indifferent, but his brows slightly frowned, and after a long while he said: "I will find time to discuss it with Wu Yi."
Upon hearing this, Guo Yulin knew that his chances of seeing his grandson before the New Year were slim, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
She didn't know what to say about her son.
Previously, because Shen Yanxiang firmly disagreed to the divorce, the divorce lawsuit had been deadlocked for more than half a year and had not yet been successfully concluded.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that from the beginning to the end of this marriage, Chen Yanxiang couldn't let go of Wu Yi, but Chen Yanxiang felt that Wu Yi liked him and that she would be as soft-hearted as before and get back together with him.
So he just kept on wasting time, trying to change the outcome.
But he didn't say he liked her, nor did he show his feelings. His mouth was harder than a clam shell, and he didn't say a single soft word. It would be strange if Wu Yi forgave him.
If Chen Yanxiang continues to maintain this attitude, divorce is only a matter of time.
Although she, as a mother, saw it clearly and advised him many times, Shen Yanxiang was used to being arbitrary and doing things his own way. How could he change in a short time?
Just recently, something happened.
Shen Yanxiang, who was always calm and composed, got drunk and went crazy for no apparent reason. He beat up Wu Yi's former high school classmate, who is also Wu Yi's current leader. He reported the case to the police station, and the other party wanted to sue him. It was Wu Yi who mediated and prevented the other party from pursuing the matter further.
However, when Shen Yanxiang's unit learned about this, he was suspended from work.
During that time, Shen Yanxiang had been drinking in the house provided by the unit. When the unit called his home, Shen Dewen learned the news and saw how useless he was. He almost beat him to death and immediately ordered him to go back home.
After a period of recuperation, he not only returned to his previous appearance, but also suddenly changed his mind.
He agreed to divorce Wu Yi.
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