Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 379 A Home, A Thing to Rely On

Su Ying didn't even know when her clothes had been unbuttoned. The cool sensation instantly pulled her back to reality, and she quickly pressed down on the restless hand. "Fourth Master, no!"

Xiao Shen's rationality returned, but the arrow was already on the bowstring and had to be released. He turned Su Ying's shoulder, his dark, lustful eyes fixed on her...

A few minutes later, Xiao Shen emerged from the bathroom feeling refreshed, the fragrance of the shower gel dispelling the ambiance of the room.

Su Ying rotated her wrist, her gaze towards the man filled with resentment.

She had been forced to use her hands by this man, and it took a lot of effort. If he still couldn't do it, she was going to give up.

"Fourth Master!"

"Ok?"

"Xiao Jiayang ruined the project you worked so hard to get started. Aren't you angry?" Su Ying asked curiously.

The man slowly fastened his belt. "Don't you think humiliating him is more meaningful than punishing him?"

Su Ying: "..." That's true.

"But you knew Xiao Jiayang wasn't capable enough, so why did you still give him the project?" Su Ying was being incredibly curious today.

Xiao Shen took a sip of tea and said indifferently, "If I don't give it to him, it will seem like I'm bullying a junior. Now that we've made a scene, everyone knows he's not capable, and he'll behave himself from now on. He won't bother me anymore. Why not?"

Su Ying shook her head.

As expected, no businessman is without cunning; he's really figured out how to play the game!
No wonder Xiao Jiayang couldn't get ahead in the Xiao family business; his rival was Xiao Shen, a business prodigy whom he could never surpass in his entire life.

……

When the weather turned freezing cold, Ning Zhiyuan tried his best to keep Xiao Ruonan from going out, but Xiao Ruonan was used to freedom and didn't want to stay at home. She wanted to go out for a walk early in the morning, and Ning Zhiyuan couldn't stop her. He had no choice but to accompany her the whole time to feel at ease.

The two chatted and laughed as they left the building.

Seeing Ning Zhiyuan suddenly stop, Xiao Ruonan also slowed down and followed his gaze.

Old Master Xiao was caught red-handed and didn't even have time to dodge. He was extremely embarrassed. "Old Zhong, let's go!"

Butler: "Xiao Chen, hurry up, drive!"
There was a flurry of activity inside the car, and then they vanished in a flash.

The two people outside were stunned for a few seconds, then laughed in unison.

The car drove quite a distance before stopping. The old butler patted the old man's chest and asked, "Sir, are you alright?"

Grandpa Xiao waved his hand, "Did Ruonan discover us just now?"

"It seems, maybe, perhaps I saw it!"

Old Master Xiao said dejectedly, "It's all your fault! I told you this method wouldn't work. For the first time in my life, I've acted like a thief. See, I've been caught! How embarrassing!"

The old butler suppressed a laugh, "Master, it's good that the Fifth Miss found out. At least it lets her know that you care about her!"

Old Master Xiao sighed mournfully, "I hope so!"

He was the one who kicked that girl out before, so he should take responsibility this time.

After two months of hard work, Su Wen's bar finally opened. The day was exceptionally lively, with internet celebrities and stars invited to help out. The entire street was packed with people.

Xiao Ruonan and Ning Zhiyuan also came to see what was going on, and Su Ying also came as a special guest. Xiao Shen couldn't participate because he was on a business trip, but he sent someone to deliver an opening gift. Su Wen didn't care about his absence, after all, he was the real boss behind the scenes. To put it bluntly, he was just a little doll.

"Sakura, there's something I haven't told you yet. Don't blame me later!" Su Wen said mysteriously.

"Huh? What's going on? Why are you so serious?"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone got out of the car behind him.

"Su Ying, Su Wen!"

Su Ying turned around, her expression frozen on her face.

Even after some time apart, Shen Qingfeng remained as elegant and talented as ever. His smile was as infectious as before, like a lotus rising from the mud, still displaying his personality despite the storms he had weathered.

"Dr. Shen!" Su Ying said slowly.

After what happened before, she didn't know how to face him again.

Shen Qingfeng exchanged a few pleasantries before being called over by Su Wen.

Su Ying breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't know why, but she had been a little nervous just now.

Shen Qingfeng also brought an opening gift. The opening ceremony officially began. During the ceremony, Su Ying did not have any further contact with him. Everything was fine. After the ceremony, Su Wen treated everyone to dinner.

Whether by chance or accident, Su Ying was squeezed into the seat next to Shen Qingfeng. She felt uncomfortable, but fortunately there were many people, and everyone was talking about things at the bar. Gradually, the atmosphere improved, and Su Ying relaxed.

"By the way, Dr. Shen, I heard your mother arranged a blind date for you last time. How did it go? Did you find anyone you liked...?"

Before Su could finish speaking, Qingyan nudged her, "Um, I feel like we don't have enough food. Shall we order some more?"

Su Wen then realized, "Right, right, order some more, Miss Fifth, why don't you and Xiaoying order some!"

Throughout, Shen Qingfeng maintained a calm and gentle expression until Su Wen asked the question. For a moment, the atmosphere became a little awkward, but fortunately there were many people, and each person's question dispelled the oppressive atmosphere.

Su Ying buried herself in her food, hoping to finish quickly and go home.

After the dinner ended, Ning Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruonan left first. Su Ying was about to get into Su Wen's car when her worst fear came true.

"Su Ying, is it convenient for us to chat for a bit?"

If Su Ying refuses, it will hurt the man's pride. Besides, he might not even be interested in her, which would only make her seem presumptuous.

The two were in a nearby bubble tea shop, the heating was on full blast, and the couples sitting around them looked like college students. Bubble tea shops are a favorite dating spot for college students.

Su Ying carefully unwound the scarf from her neck, her cheeks flushed from the heat. Pregnancy really does change a person's demeanor; she used to be vibrant, radiant, and beautiful, but now she exudes a mature woman's charm.

"Don't be nervous, I've already thought it through, so I won't make things difficult for you. I just..." The man's eyes dimmed, "...long time no see, I wanted to know how you've been lately?"

So, whether from the beginning or now, he has never given up.

“Very good. Grandpa Xiao likes me very much, and Fourth Master didn’t make things difficult for me either. I never thought that I would have a home and someone to rely on after my parents passed away!”

Looking at the happy expression on her face as she spoke, Shen Qingfeng felt a lump in his throat, all the words he had been holding back suddenly stuck in his throat.

During this time, he tried countless times to convince himself to give up. Perhaps her happiness would be the most perfect ending. But as soon as he closed his eyes, all he could see in his mind was Su Ying's image, which made him lose his composure.

His love for Su Ying had penetrated to the bone without his own knowledge, like an addiction that he could not break free from no matter how hard he tried.