Chapter 143 I Can't Drink Anymore
Shen Yunqi took a deep breath and refrained from swearing in front of his sister.
He didn't speak, but silently poked his shoulder with his index finger, "Brother, brother?"
Shen Yunqi lowered his head, his watery eyes seeming to speak volumes.
He knows this kid too well.
She would burst into tears the moment he said something that displeased her.
It's just dating.
It's not like I've broken any laws.
His sister is so good, it's normal for people to have designs on her.
From a parent's perspective, he doesn't want his younger sister to start dating so early.
But by the time he was twenty, he had already had several girlfriends.
In the prime of youth, what else is there to talk about if not dating?
Negotiate?
Having been through many romantic encounters, Shen Yunqi quickly accepted this fact.
"Mm," he replied.
Without saying a word, she moved closer to him and shook his arm in a conciliatory manner, "Are you hungry? I'll treat you to breakfast."
"Are you bringing your boyfriend whom you've only been dating for four days?" Shen Yunqi sneered.
Yan Buyu shook his head solemnly, "Absolutely not! It's just the two of us for breakfast today; this is our time alone together."
Shen Yunqi was amused and nodded, "Okay, use the same trick you use to coax your brother to coax your boyfriend, he'll be completely charmed."
Silence: ...
It doesn't sound like a compliment, but I can't find fault with it.
Actually, when she was with Si Jingxu, he was the one who comforted her more often.
Yan Buyu sent a message to Shen Yanzhou to let him know, and then happily went out with her brother.
Si Jingxu got up and moved his feet. They still hurt, but it was much better than before.
At this moment, I just want to be affectionate with my girlfriend and ask for some comfort.
It took half a day to receive a reply after I sent the text message.
Without speaking: [Brother Jingxu, I came out to have breakfast with my brother. You're up, eat something first, I'll go back in a bit.]
Si Jingxu felt both envious and jealous.
They've confirmed their relationship, but they haven't had a meal together alone.
Zhou Ze received the message and knocked on the door before coming in.
"President Si, I just saw President Shen in the courtyard."
Si Jingxu hummed in agreement. "What's wrong?"
"President Shen is making tea and said that if you have nothing else to do, you can come over for tea."
Si Jingxu raised an eyebrow.
Shen Yanzhou didn't sleep all night.
This was only the second time he had ever experienced insomnia in his entire life.
The first time was because Yan Buyu came to his house. He didn't know how to get along with the little sister in the family, so he spent the whole night researching.
I ended up buying a whole box of candy and snacks from England and bringing them home, just in time to run into my sister who was crying as she came back from the dentist.
The candy wasn't given out either.
The second time was when I learned that my younger sister was in a relationship.
He couldn't express how he felt.
"Yanzhou, you seem to be in high spirits today." Si Jingxu came over in his wheelchair, his face beaming.
Shen Yanzhou felt a lump in his throat.
"Have some tea." He poured Si Jingxu a cup.
"It's so quiet today, where has everyone gone?" Si Jingxu took a sip and waved for Zhou Ze to leave.
Only the two of them remained in the pavilion.
“Long Yu went to the jewelry store to buy a chain, and He Run accompanied him; Qi Feng made an appointment with a friend; your cousin hasn’t gotten up yet.” Shen Yanzhou didn’t look at him, but instead lowered his head to fiddle with the tea set, replying earnestly.
Si Jingxu lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea.
"Where are Bu Yu and Yun Qi?" He put down his teacup.
“My younger brother and sister went out for breakfast and took a stroll around.” Shen Yanzhou poured more tea for Si Jingxu. “Buyu is young and playful.”
Si Jingxu didn't say anything, and drank another cup.
After that, the courtyard was quiet except for the sound of flowing water and the occasional birdsong.
He drank a cup, and Chen Yanzhou poured him another.
By the eighth cup, Si Jingxu chuckled softly, "Alright, I can't drink anymore, brother-in-law."
Shen Yanzhou's hand trembled as he added tea, spilling some.
He calmly put it down and slowly wiped away the spilled tea.
"Yanzhou, we've known each other for over ten years."
"So?" Shen Yanzhou said indifferently.
“So,” Si Jingxu said seriously, “you should know my character. I am serious about Buyu and I will never wrong her.”
These sunken inkstone boats are also clear.
But my own precious child can't just become someone else's girlfriend so carelessly.
“I’ve never been in a relationship, Jingxu,” Shen Yanzhou said, looking at his longtime brother.
“I know.” Si Jingxu looked back.
“I’ve never been in a relationship, but I know that pursuing a girlfriend involves a process,” Shen Yanzhou said. “Buyu is young, soft-hearted, and kind.”
Si Jingxu understood; it was only because of their long-standing friendship that Shen Yanzhou's words were relatively polite.
They were practically pointing their fingers at him and accusing him of swindling and cheating.
“I understand,” Si Jingxu said politely. “What others have, we will have even if we don’t say anything, but you also have to understand me, Yanzhou.”
He had thought about her for so many years, watching her grow more and more beautiful.
With more and more people around me, if I don't step up my game, I might end up getting a chance to attend her wedding.
"What do you mean?" Shen Yanzhou picked up his teacup. "You two break up first, and then you pursue her again?"
“That won’t do,” Si Jingxu immediately retorted, “You can still pursue someone while you’re together, and you won’t lack anything, just like you wouldn’t have to.”
This was originally his intention.
He always thought that the scene on the day he confessed his feelings was not beautiful.
He is not good enough for the girl he loves most.
Shen Yanzhou didn't say anything more. Smart people can stop chatting here.
Saying too much isn't good for my sister either.
He only needed to let Si Jingxu know his family's attitude.
Moreover, from the few words he exchanged with his sister, he could tell that she liked Si Jingxu.
“There’s a problem right now,” Si Jingxu frowned slightly, “can you help me out?”
"how?"
"I've had too much tea, let me go to the restroom, brother-in-law."
Shen Yanzhou: ...
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content with Shen Yunqi, Yan Buyu was dragged to the arcade. When they got home, it was just in time for lunch.
What puzzled her was that both her older brother and Si Jingxu were acting much the same as usual.
There was nothing unusual about it.
That is, during the meal, her older brother sat to her left and her younger brother sat to her right.
Si Jingxu was positioned to her side.
She turned her head to look at him and saw him raise an eyebrow at her with a smile on his lips.
An indescribable air of unbridled charm.
Without saying a word, she blushed and lowered her head to pick at the food.
Shen Yanzhou saw all of this. "Buyu, where is your friend?"
“Nianke just called me and said she had to go back to Beijing because of an emergency,” Yan Buyu replied obediently.
"Dad and Aunt Lan are heading back tomorrow. Do you want to go home?" Shen Yanzhou put a chicken wing on her plate.
"Are you all done with your work?" Yan Buyu was actually homesick; she was eager to go back and give the lucky grass to her mother.
"It's all done. We can go back whenever you want." Shen Yunqi put another piece of green vegetable on her plate. "A balanced meal."
Long Yu slapped his thigh and said, "Then let's charter a plane and go back together."
After a moment of silence, Yan looked at Si Jingxu and asked, "Brother Jingxu, are you sure you can do it?"
Si Jingxu raised an eyebrow, wondering what the child was saying. "It has to be done."
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