The next moment, I was gently lifted into the passenger seat by a pair of strong hands.
The black Maybach drove away as the streetlights gradually came on. A pale, thin hand picked up the plastic bag containing stinky tofu from the ground. Dark eyes stared at the black car disappearing at the end of the road. The hand put a piece of the now-cold stinky tofu into its mouth and sighed softly, "Sister, it's delicious."
On her way to the Shen family's house, Gu Baiwei called Aunt Liu and asked her to leave work early and go home.
What kind of gift should I bring for my first visit?
After hanging up the phone, she asked Shen Yanqing somewhat nervously.
This was, after all, her first formal visit. Regardless of what would happen between the two of them in the future, she should reciprocate the expensive gifts Madam Shen had given her last time.
Seeing that she was visibly nervous, Shen Yanqing freed one hand to hold hers: "Don't be nervous, your going is the best gift for them."
"Last time, my aunt gave me so many expensive gifts, I..."
"It's okay, I've prepared everything. You can just come along for dinner."
Shen Yanqing paused, then suddenly remembered Song Anze's suggestion that he try proposing. He spoke casually, "Weiwei, my parents want us to get married as soon as possible. I told them it depends on what you think."
"Yan Qing, it's not that I don't want to marry you, it's just that I feel we don't know each other well enough yet."
She had expected him to get angry or furious after she said that, but to her surprise, he only frowned slightly and nodded gently: "Okay, I can wait."
As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Baiwei's phone rang. She saw Ye Yunting's name in the contact, hesitated for a moment, and said to Shen Yanqing, "It's Ye Yunting."
Then I simply turned on speakerphone.
Since their last big argument over Ye Yunting, the two have been deliberately avoiding the issue.
But Gu Baiwei knew very well that if this matter wasn't resolved, it would become a thorn in their side every day.
If it is not removed, even the slightest touch will cause excruciating pain.
"Weiwei, is Yueyue off this weekend? If it's convenient, I'd like to invite you all to dinner."
Ye Yunting's voice came from the other end of the phone. Gu Baiwei glanced at Shen Yanqing beside her and saw that his expression was normal before she spoke: "Yes, but I may have something to do. If you want to invite them, please invite the brother and sister separately."
"Weiwei, are you...?"
Ye Yunting's voice was filled with deep disappointment.
Gu Baiwei interrupted him before he could finish speaking: "I have a boyfriend now, and we might get married soon. It would be better if we avoided each other, otherwise my boyfriend would be unhappy."
She hung up the phone abruptly after speaking and turned to look at Shen Yanqing.
The various lights outside the car window converged into multicolored specks that fell into her eyes, instantly giving them a strange luster.
“Yan Qing, I can’t guarantee that I will never meet with him at all, but I can guarantee that I will never meet with him alone for personal matters.”
Shen Yanqing nodded, opened his palm and intertwined his fingers with hers: "Okay, I believe you."
The thorns that had been lodged in each other's hearts were removed in just a few words, and the two held each other's hands tightly, their hearts filled with warmth.
The car quickly stopped at the Shen family's old residence.
As soon as the car came to a stop, a small figure came running out: "Uncle, I missed you so much."
As he approached, he saw Gu Baiwei getting out of the car. He immediately stopped and rushed into her arms, saying, "Auntie, I missed you so much."
After meeting Gu Baiwei a few times, Yang Zhuo realized with great pragmatism that this future aunt was his uncle's Achilles' heel. Offending his uncle might just mean getting a beating, but offending his aunt would not only mean getting a beating but also losing money, which was not worth it.
Xiaomi, who was following behind, smiled shyly at the two of them and stood there somewhat reservedly.
Ever since Yang Zhuo learned that Xiaomi couldn't speak, he vowed to protect her. When Xiaomi's mother was busy, he would take Xiaomi to play with him. The two have now become inseparable best friends.
Gu Baiwei patted Yang Zhuo's head and took out a small packet of nougat from her bag. This was an extra packet she bought for Ye Chuyue because she thought it tasted good.
"Thank you, Auntie."
Yang Zhuo happily accepted the candy and pulled Xiao Mi aside to share it.
Gu Baiwei saw him take out two pieces from inside and stuff the rest into Xiaomi's hands: "Since I'm the older brother, I should give way to you. These are all for you."
Xiaomi hurriedly waved her hand, but Yang Zhuo stuffed the candy into her small handbag without saying a word: "Just take it, I told you to."
Gu Baiwei chuckled; this child, at such a young age, already had the air of a domineering CEO.
They went inside and met Mr. and Mrs. Shen. The two were very happy. Seeing that she had bought so many things, Mrs. Shen praised repeatedly, "Our daughter is so thoughtful. Look, she bought all the things I like."
As she spoke, she glared at Shen Yanqing: "Hey, it's been so long since I've received such a thoughtful gift since your sister got married."
Gu Baiwei felt a little guilty after being praised, and secretly glanced at Shen Yanqing, only to see him smiling and echoing, "Yes, yes, why don't you and my dad try harder to give me a little sister?"
Madam Shen's face immediately turned red: "What nonsense are you talking about? We're all so old, but you..."
He had barely started when Shen Yanqing interrupted him: "When are we going to eat? I'm starving."
Madam Shen reluctantly swallowed back what she was about to say: "Eat, eat, all you ever think about is eating."
Gu Baiwei wanted to laugh. She never expected that the usually refined and dignified Boss Shen would be disliked by his parents at home, just like ordinary people.
Taking advantage of the moment when no one was looking, Shen Yanqing secretly reached under the table and squeezed her palm: "What are you laughing at?"
Sitting next to Gu Baiwei was Madam Shen, and his blatant "flirting" made her cheeks burn instantly.
Blushing, she tried to pull her hand back, but couldn't manage it.
"Xiao Gu, try this fish. It was just air-freighted in this morning, it's very fresh."
Madam Shen enthusiastically served her food, while Shen Yanqing, seeing his own son being left out, couldn't help but tease, "Mom, which of us is your biological son?"
Madam Shen glared at him upon hearing this: "I would rather Xiao Gu be obedient and considerate, unlike you, who is nowhere to be seen all day long."
The meal proceeded in such a harmonious atmosphere. As it was coming to an end, Shen's parents exchanged a glance, and Mrs. Shen smiled and said, "Little Gu, your Uncle Shen and I have looked at a few auspicious dates. Why don't you choose a suitable day to hold the wedding?"
"Mom, we want to spend more time together before getting married."
Gu Baiwei was at a loss for how to respond when Shen Yanqing had already refused on her behalf.
Madam Shen's sharp eyes immediately swept towards Shen Yanqing. Just as she was about to say something, a clear and pleasant male voice, as melodious as shattered jade, came from the doorway.
"Dad, Auntie, Brother, are you all here?"
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