When Wei Xun and Nan Yan returned to Huayao Mansion, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.

The trunk of the car was piled high with baking supplies I bought that afternoon, bags and boxes of all sizes crammed together.

Wei Xun picked up two large bags, and Nan Yan also reached out and hugged a small box containing molds. The two walked side by side toward the villa entrance, their steps light and quick, occasionally exchanging a few words in hushed tones.

"How about we try making cookies tomorrow?" Wei Xun turned to look at Nan Yan, his tone tinged with amusement.

Nan Yan nodded, her eyes sparkling: "Mmm, chocolate flavor."

As soon as she finished speaking, Nan Yan caught a glimpse of a figure crouching at the villa entrance and instinctively shrank behind Wei Xun in fright.

Wei Xun also stopped, his brows furrowing instantly. He recognized the person's face by the light – it was Dou Xiao.

Upon hearing the voice, Dou Xiao immediately stood up, a warm smile spreading across his face: "Brother-in-law, Nan Yan, you're finally back!"

He was dressed in a sharp dark gray suit, his hair neatly combed, looking just like a new son-in-law visiting for the first time.

Nan Yan tightened her grip on the box and took a half step back.

However, Dou Xiao had already reached out and taken the box from his arms without saying a word: "It's okay, I'll help you carry it, I'm strong."

Wei Xun watched coldly, his displeasure rising within him.

Seeing that Nan Yan's things were being snatched away, he also shoved the two large bags he was carrying into Dou Xiao's arms: "You like taking things, huh? Take as much as you want."

Dou Xiao staggered slightly, carrying four bags and a box in his arms, almost losing his balance, but still forced a smile: "It's not heavy, it's just carrying some things, it's nothing, it's nothing."

Wei Xun ignored him, took out his key, opened the villa door, and went inside.

Shawn Dou followed behind attentively, first carrying the baking supplies he was carrying inside.

Nan Yan followed beside her, whispering instructions: "Just put it in the kitchen, thank you."

Dou Xiao hurriedly agreed, and after putting his things away, he turned around and ran back to the door, carrying in the gift boxes one by one and piling them up next to the coffee table in the living room.

He saw Wei Xun sitting on the sofa scrolling through his phone, so he immediately went over and handed the two gift boxes on top to his feet, saying ingratiatingly, "Brother-in-law, these are Cuban cigars. I knew you liked them, so I brought them for you especially."

Wei Xun didn't even look up, his fingers swiping rapidly across the phone screen.

Dou Xiao, with a forced smile, was about to say something when Wei Xun suddenly pressed the answer button and said into the phone, "Hello, Manager Zhang, double-check the details of the European order, especially the delivery date, it must be a week earlier..."

He talked about his work, completely ignoring Shawn Dou.

Dou Xiao's smile froze for a moment, but he wasn't discouraged and turned to walk back to the kitchen.

Nan Yan is unpacking baking supplies and carefully taking out the ingredients.

Dou Xiao walked to his side, his gaze fixed on him, his cheeks slightly flushed.

He took a small jewelry box out of his pocket and handed it to her: "Nan Yan, I also brought you a gift. Would you like to open it and take a look?"

Nan Yan didn't take the box, nor did she dare to speak to him. She simply lowered her head further and continued unpacking.

Dou Xiao assumed he was just shy and opened the jewelry box himself, saying, "Let me open it, look."

Inside lay a silver necklace with a small heart-shaped pendant.

"I spent a long time choosing, and bought two. They're a couple's set."

He picked up the necklace and reached out to put it around Nan Yan's neck. "Here, let me help you try it on."

"Nan Yan! Go back to your room." Wei Xun's voice suddenly came from the living room.

Nan Yan felt relieved and immediately put down what she was holding. She turned around and ran quickly out of the kitchen, gave Wei Xun a slight bow, and ran upstairs to her room.

Dou Xiao's outstretched hand froze, and the enthusiasm on his face faded considerably.

He turned to look at Wei Xun, his voice tinged with grievance: "Brother-in-law, what are you doing? Nan Yan and I..."

"Shut up." Wei Xun put away his phone and looked up at him. "Who gave you permission to contact him?"

Shawn Dou straightened his back and said firmly, "Brother-in-law, you saw what happened in the car yesterday... We were mutually attracted..."

"Mutual affection?" Wei Xun raised an eyebrow, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Did you ask him what he thought?"

"He definitely likes me, he's just shy." Dou Xiao smiled sweetly as he recalled that blushing, heart-pounding kiss.

"nonsense."

Dou Xiao retorted, "I'm not lying. Brother-in-law, I've liked him for a long time. Please agree to let us be together. I swear I'll treat him well and listen to everything he says from now on."

Wei Xun leaned back on the sofa, his fingers interlaced on his lap, his tone calm yet authoritative: "No."

"Why not?" Dou Xiao frowned.

"Because he's still young."

"Brother-in-law, Nan Yan is already 18 years old, she's not young anymore!"

"I said he's still young, so he is." Wei Xun's voice turned cold: "Stop trying to take advantage of him. Now, immediately, leave."

"Brother-in-law, you're being unreasonable!" Dou Xiao exclaimed, "You brought him back because you wanted him to be happy, right? I can make him happy, I promise!"

Wei Xun's eyes flashed with a sharp look. He stood up and walked in front of Dou Xiao. The pressure from the height difference made Dou Xiao subconsciously take a step back.

Whether he is happy or not is none of your concern.

Dou Xiao slapped his forehead: "I know, brother-in-law, you don't trust my character? I'm actually not a womanizer, brother-in-law, please agree to our relationship."

Wei Xun: "No."

"Brother-in-law..."

"I'm not your brother-in-law, you should leave!"

"Oh, brother-in-law, I really mean it..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wei Xun grabbed Dou Xiao's arm and dragged him towards the door, saying, "Get out."

"Brother-in-law, let me go! I'm not leaving!" Dou Xiao struggled, but he couldn't overcome Wei Xun's strength and was dragged to the door.

Wei Xun bent down, picked up the gift box from the ground, and threw it into Dou Xiao's arms. Then he slammed the door shut, shutting out Dou Xiao's shouts.

Dou Xiao's angry cursing came from outside the door, and after a while, the footsteps gradually faded away.

With a gloomy face, Wei Xun turned and walked upstairs to the second floor, pushing open Nan Yan's door.

Nan Yan was sitting on the edge of the bed, her hands on her knees, her head down, like a child who had done something wrong.

Hearing the door open, he trembled violently, looked up at Wei Xun, and his eyes were filled with panic.

"Did you send him?" Wei Xun walked up to him, his tone icy.

Nan Yan quickly shook her head, her voice weak: "No... I didn't..."

"He even brought you a gift?" Wei Xun's gaze fell on his bare neck, his eyes dangerous.

"I didn't take it..." Nan Yan's tears were already welling up in her eyes.

"You like him?" Wei Xun leaned over, bracing himself on the edge of the bed with both hands, trapping Nan Yan in the middle.

Nan Yan trembled with fear, shaking her head frantically, "I didn't... sir..."

"No?" Wei Xun reached out and pulled the phone watch off his wrist. "Then call him right now and make it clear that you're not allowed to contact him again."

Nan Yan trembled as she turned on her phone, her fingers shaking as she found Dou Xiao's number and dialed it.

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