Zhuo Ning felt uncomfortable seeing her brother Xuan focus so intently on the woman in his arms. Why was this woman better than her? She must be a seductress who had bewitched Xuan. Zhuo Ning thought jealously that the person in his arms should be her.
“Okay, okay, stop it. Nining, it’s time to go home,” Shen Yixuan said, noting it was getting late.
“Brother Xuan is rushing me away? I haven’t even spent time with my future sister-in-law! Is he afraid I’ll hurt his precious?” Zhuo Ning feigned hurt. Meanwhile, she silently cursed Luo Yaling.
Sister-in-law? Such a nice title, but she couldn’t bear it. Luo Yaling nestled in Shen Yixuan’s arms and pouted.
“How could that be? Nining is overthinking,” Shen Yixuan reassured her.
“Gurgle…” Her stomach interrupted them.
“Hehe! I’m hungry. Xuan, let’s eat together. Zhuo Ning, join us?” Luo Yaling said, touching her stomach.
“I don’t mind,” Zhuo Ning replied eagerly.
“Alright! Let’s go together!” Shen Yixuan said, lifting Luo Yaling.
“Put me down! I can walk. He won’t carry me to eat, right? Although his embrace is comfortable, he should know when to stop.”
Besides, doesn’t he see his Nining sister glaring at her? Blockhead!
Shen Yixuan put the person in his arms down but wrapped his arm around her waist. Zhuo Ning watched from behind, feeling increasingly uncomfortable.
At the restaurant, “Here, eat more…” Shen Yixuan filled Luo Yaling’s bowl, and she, being really hungry, ate without hesitation.
Are they putting on a show of affection for her? Zhuo Ning glared angrily at them from across the table.
“Nining, eat more too.” Shen Yixuan suddenly placed a piece of meat in Zhuo Ning’s bowl.
“Thank you, Brother Xuan.” Zhuo Ning glanced triumphantly at Luo Yaling.
Luo Yaling just pursed her lips and continued eating.
Why is she showing off? A big lightbulb, sitting there not feeling tired? Luo Yaling thought while eating.
“Brother Xuan loves me the most, Brother Xuan, you eat too.” Zhuo Ning happily placed food in Shen Yixuan’s bowl.
All these “Brother Xuan” this and that were uncomfortable for Luo Yaling, and she ate her rice furiously.
“Darling, eat slowly.” Shen Yixuan looked worriedly at Luo Yaling, wondering: What’s wrong with this girl?
“Bang!
Most eyes turned to her but quickly retreated under Shen Yixuan’s cold glare.
“I’m full!” Luo Yaling suddenly stood up.
“Let’s go back then! What’s wrong with this girl? Why is she angry?”
Shen Yixuan paid the bill, left the restaurant, and told Zhuo Ning, “Go back by yourself!” He then seated Luo Yaling in the passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and drove away, leaving Zhuo Ning stamping her foot.
“Alright, I understand. Continue to follow him and report anything that happens. Also, secretly protect the girl, just like that.” After hanging up, Shen Yixuan furrowed his brow slightly.
What is that guy going to do with Ning Ning? What’s his purpose? Has he shifted his target? Impossible! If that were the case, why would he create the narrative that Ning Ning is his fiancée? Destroying the evidence would be simple, but he didn’t do that. Is it because this can protect the girl? Wait, did the girl see this in the newspaper? And did Ning Ning just happen to look for him today? Could the girl have misunderstood? A misunderstanding… Could this be that guy’s intention, to make the girl leave him? No, he needs to explain everything clearly. Shen Yixuan thought this and stood up, walking into the bedroom.
Luo Yaling crawled into bed and hid under the covers.
Ugh… She told herself not to care, but why does she feel so stuffy inside?
Could she be jealous? It’s annoying. Who would be jealous of that guy? Yet, her heart feels uncomfortable, especially thinking about Zhuo Ning calling him “Brother Xuan” repeatedly. It makes her shudder. Not only did she call him that, but she also seemed to be showing off. What frustrated her most was how affectionately that guy looked at Zhuo Ning—he couldn’t even look at her like that, even as a sister. If he’s going to look at anyone like that, it should only be her, Luo Yaling thought domineeringly.
At that moment, Shen Yixuan entered the room and saw a bundle on the bed, with just a pair of small feet exposed.
“Darling, you’ll suffocate like this,” he said, sitting on the bed and trying to pull away the covers, but they were held tightly. “Be good, come out?” It seemed the girl had truly misunderstood.
“I only see Ning Ning as a sister, nothing more. The only person I truly love is you.” He noticed a slight movement under the covers, making the corner of his mouth curl up. However, after a while, she still didn’t come out, causing him to frown.
It seemed she had seriously misunderstood and was giving him the silent treatment. He had already explained everything; why wouldn’t she come out? “Come out! If you don’t, you might suffocate. Hey! As long as you come out, I’ll promise you anything.”
Hearing the last sentence, Luo Yaling suddenly threw off the covers, leaving Shen Yixuan momentarily stunned.
“Did you mean everything you just said?” Luo Yaling smiled brightly at Shen Yixuan.
Shen Yixuan wondered if he had been played. “What did I say?” he asked, slightly furrowing his brow, not liking her calling him that.
“You just said that if I come out, you’ll promise me anything,” she replied expectantly.
She had just heard him say he only loved her, which made her heart pound with happiness. When she heard he would promise anything, she immediately threw off the covers. How could she not seize such a good opportunity?
“I did say that, but…” Shen Yixuan paused.
“But what? Hurry up and tell me!” Luo Yaling anxiously shook his hands.
“First, give me a kiss, then I’ll tell you,” he smiled.
Teasing her was fun, and she looked cute right now.
“You… okay! Just once,” Luo Yaling said, opening her eyes wide, then swiftly planted a kiss on Shen Yixuan’s face.
“Is this okay? You… you can talk now, right?” Luo Yaling blushed as she looked at Shen Yixuan.
“Yes. I’ll promise you, but with conditions. First, you must call me Xuan or husband, whichever you prefer, but no more ‘hey’. Also, don’t hug or get too close to other men, understand?” He had thought of these conditions on the spot due to her actions.
“This…” Luo Yaling looked troubled.
“Forget it then.”
“I agree, okay.” Who was promising whom? Luo Yaling thought frustratedly.
“Let me hear you say it.”
“Uh? Okay! Xuan.” Seeing his expectant gaze, she couldn’t refuse. It wasn’t like she hadn’t called him that before.
“Mm.”
“You’ll keep your promise, right?” Just don’t go back on his word – she had already called him by his name!
“Of course. Tell me, what do you want.” Actually, he would agree to her request; as long as she wanted something, he would give it to her within reason.
“That’s good. Let me think… what do I want?” Luo Yaling touched her chin, looking up slightly.
Oh! She hasn’t thought of anything yet! He thought she would have many requests! Shen Yixuan watched her.
“Oh! Right, your martial arts skills must be good. Let’s have a fight and see how far apart our skills are!”
“No, I can’t agree to that now.”
Moreover, you’re pregnant. How can you fight? Didn’t you hear grandpa say you can’t do intense exercise?” Shen Yixuan refused sternly.
“Oh, I momentarily forgot,” Luo Yaling lowered her head, looking like a child who had done something wrong.
“How could you forget? You’re going to be a mother and should know your limits.”
“Sorry,” Luo Yaling said, twisting her fingers, tears welling in her eyes.
“Okay, let’s not fight anymore. Is there anything else?” Shen Yixuan softened his tone and pulled her into his embrace.
“Really. But why were you so fierce just now?” Luo Yaling asked, emotions welling up again.
