Speaking of luxury homes, Wen Yixing immediately thought of Shen Jingshao.
Many years ago, she visited Shen Jingshao's parents' home, when she went with Li Qingyun to pay New Year's greetings.
However, she only went once. Later, after her son grew a little older, Li Qingyun stopped taking her out, and she herself didn't want to go out either.
The Shen family's mansion that year left a deep impression on her.
Fang Shiyan's villa was already very large and luxurious, but the Shen family's house was a completely different kind of luxury.
The Shen family made their fortune in real estate, and they own a considerable number of properties.
Wen Yixing thought that Shen Jingshao must own quite a few properties.
She had never been to Shen Jingshao's house, but thinking that he should have a spare room, she decided to call and ask.
Although she knew many wealthy female friends, they weren't particularly close, which was somewhat inconvenient and left her owing them favors.
Moreover, now that her relationship with Shen Jingshao is established, it's better to owe her boyfriend a favor than to owe someone else a favor.
Wen Yixing didn't mince words and told Shen Jingshao about it directly over the phone.
Shen Jingshao seemed quite happy over there.
Wen Yixing pursed her lips and deliberately asked, "What are you laughing at?"
Shen Jingshao: "It's nothing. I'm just glad you were willing to come to me."
Wen Yixing: "I'm glad you don't find it troublesome."
Shen Jingshao smiled and said, "I'd be happy to serve my girlfriend."
Wen Yixing heard it clearly, and Shen Jingshao even deliberately emphasized the word "girlfriend".
Even though they only officially became a couple yesterday, Shen Jingshao always likes to call her that.
For some reason, Wen Yixing felt her ears burning, a feeling that was both childish and a little embarrassing.
But upon closer reflection, it is quite novel.
This was the first time she had been addressed so directly. When she was with Fang Shiyan, he had never addressed her like that before.
Seeing that she was silent, Shen Jingshao stopped, but at the same time he was annoyed that it wasn't a video call, and that he wasn't by her side. Otherwise he could have seen her expression and her reaction, instead of just hearing her calm voice.
Shen Jingshao: "I own a few suitable properties. I'll have the maids at home tidy them up today, and I'll take you to see them tomorrow?"
Wen Yixing: "Okay, are you still outside?"
Shen Jingshao: "At a social gathering."
When people reach a certain level of success, they will unconsciously have more social engagements. Fang Shiyan was like that before, often having to attend banquets hosted by wealthy families.
Wen Yixing: "Take care of your health and drink less alcohol."
Shen Jingshao smiled and slowly said, "I didn't drink much today."
Wen Yixing was standing at the entrance of the Western restaurant when she made the phone call to Shen Jingshao. She saw someone come out and glanced back.
Through the transparent glass, Wen Yixing could see that everyone had finished eating and was starting to pack up their things.
Wen Yixing tentatively suggested, "Shall we leave it at that for now?"
Shen Jingshao remained silent, and Wen Yixing also did not speak, waiting quietly.
A few seconds later, Wen Yixing heard him whisper, "I miss you."
His voice was deep and resonant, and despite the noise around him, Wen Yixing could hear it clearly.
For some reason, Wen Yixing's heart seemed to pause for a second.
People were coming and going around them, but at that moment, Wen Yixing also longed to see him.
Then Shen Jingshao's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"You can hang up now."
"Remember to message me when you get home."
Wen Yixing snapped out of her reverie and responded softly, "Mm."
Before hanging up, Wen Yixing added, "When you get home, I want to video chat with you."
Shen Jingshao's voice was filled with laughter: "Okay."
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"Ah Shao, what are you doing!"
The phone call had just ended when Lu Xingye's voice came from not far away.
Lu Xingye and Fang Shiyan were also at the banquet, but they each had their own social engagements. Now that they were almost done with their engagements, Lu Xingye finally had time to come and find him.
Lu Xingye came with Fang Shiyan. Lu Xingye greeted them with a smile, and Fang Shiyan nodded slightly to Shen Jingshao.
"I heard it very clearly just now, it was a woman's voice!"
Lu Xing also walked over, glanced down at the phone in Shen Jingshao's hand, and teased with a smile, "No way, Shao, you ran out just to call your girlfriend?"
Shen Jingshao: "Is that not allowed?"
Lu Xing laughed, "Haha, sure, of course, I didn't expect you to be so clingy."
Shen Jingshao stopped smiling and looked at Fang Shiyan, "Let's go over there and talk."
Lu Xing kept talking on the way: "I think your girlfriend's voice is quite nice, it sounds familiar, like I've heard it somewhere before."
Upon hearing this, Fang Shiyan looked up at Lu Xingye.
Lu Xing frowned and thought, "I can't remember."
Since ignoring the second half of Lu Xingye's sentence, Shen Jingshao simply said, "I think it sounds very good too."
Lu Xing also made a few "yoyoyo" sounds, then turned around and looked at Fang Shiyan walking behind him, and complained to Fang Shiyan, "Look, this old iron tree is really different when it blooms."
Fang Shiyan seemed to be thinking about something, somewhat absent-minded.
Lu Xing didn't notice Fang Shiyan's unusual behavior, and continued to look at Shen Jingshao, asking, "How long have you two been together? When are you going to let us meet?"
Shen Jingshao replied somewhat perfunctorily, "In a while,"
Lu Xingye: "Alright, alright."
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At 10 p.m., the people at the banquet gradually left.
Shen Jingshao left the earliest, and after Lu Xing teased him a couple of times, he also left with his older brother Lu Yuchuan.
The two most important figures from the Shen and Lu families have already left, so there's no point in staying any longer. Soon, most of those who were supposed to leave will have already done so.
Fang Shiyan didn't leave. He stood in the corner, his gaze fixed on the swing not far away.
The swing was in a rather inconspicuous little corner, next to which was a small lamp.
Fang Shiyan suddenly remembered that many years ago, when he first brought Wen Yixing to such a gathering, there was also a small swing like this on the banquet floor.
She was clearly not quite comfortable that day. After meeting the elders she had to see, she went to rest by the swings.
When she saw him coming over, she said to him very gently, "Ayan, you go ahead and do your work. I'll just stay here by myself for a while."
At that time, he didn't notice her feelings and was always busy with his own things.
Looking back now, it was her first time attending such a gathering, and she was probably a little nervous.
But she didn't say anything and stayed with him until the banquet ended before leaving.
"Sir, sir?"
Fang Shiyan's reminiscence was interrupted by the waiter next to him. Fang Shiyan turned to look at the waiter, who smiled and asked, "Do you need any help?"
I don't know how long I stood there, but almost everyone at the banquet had left, and the surroundings became exceptionally empty.
Fang Shiyan: "No need."
Before leaving, he took one last look at the swing over there.
The area around the swing was empty; she wasn't there.
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