"Sister-in-law, to be honest, I can truly feel the change in my brother. He used to be a scoundrel and did many things that hurt you, but I still hope you can see his transformation and give him a chance."
Shen Keqin always felt her brother and sister-in-law were a perfect match. Although she often teased Shen Chi Yan verbally, she didn't forget to put in a good word for him.
In the evening, when Shen Chi Yan returned, he took out many food containers from a thermal bag.
"Wow, it smells so good! What delicious food is it?"
Shen Keqin leaned in to take a look, but Shen Chi Yan directly shoved her bag and clothes into her hands. "Alright, your mission is complete, you can make your triumphant exit now."
Shen Keqin was unceremoniously pushed to the door by Shen Chi Yan, fuming. "Shen Chi Yan, you're crossing bridges and burning them afterward. You'll get what's coming to you sooner or later!"
The moment Shen Keqin finished speaking, she was already locked outside the door!
Shen Keqin felt terrible. She wished she hadn't helped that scoundrel Shen Chi Yan speak well of him.
Hmph, inhumane!
Shen Chi Yan felt no guilt about favoring his wife over his sister. Instead, Song Qi Nian gestured, "If you just chase Keqin out like this, you'll hurt her feelings."
"I've already transferred a hundred thousand to her account, which is enough for her to eat whatever she wants."
Song Qi Nian: "..."
Shen Chi Yan didn't want Shen Keqin, a third wheel, to ruin his alone time with Song Qi Nian.
He took out all the dishes from the thermal bag and placed them in front of Song Qi Nian. Looking at the dazzling array of delicacies, Song Qi Nian's already soft heart softened even more.
"I asked the chef to make these personally. Taste them and see if they're good."
Shen Chi Yan personally served Song Qi Nian a dish. Song Qi Nian took a bite, and the fish melted in her mouth, tasting exceptionally delicious.
"How is it? Delicious?"
Shen Chi Yan stared at Song Qi Nian with burning eyes, full of anticipation and a hint of nervousness.
Song Qi Nian didn't speak. Instead, she tasted other dishes.
Whether it was the ribs or the beef brisket, they were all delicious.
After a few bites, Song Qi Nian gently put down her chopsticks and looked at Shen Chi Yan. "Did the chef make these, or did you?"
Shen Chi Yan had initially planned to say the chef made them if the food wasn't to her liking, as he didn't want her to think his cooking was bad.
If Song Qi Nian really liked the food, he could take credit and get her praise for being so capable.
But now that Song Qi Nian hadn't given a definitive answer, he didn't know what she was thinking.
After a moment's thought, Song Qi Nian's attitude towards him had improved slightly. He absolutely couldn't lie to her.
"I made them myself. If they don't taste good, I'll keep trying. Don't worry, I learn quickly, and one day, I definitely will..."
Before Shen Chi Yan could finish, Song Qi Nian's finger pressed against his sexy thin lips, and she slowly gestured, "They're delicious. Thank you for letting me taste such wonderful food. You've worked hard during this time too."
Song Qi Nian's affirmation was a great encouragement to Shen Chi Yan. Perhaps because of this hard-won moment of warmth, or perhaps because Song Qi Nian finally acknowledged him, or perhaps due to regret for the days missed, Shen Chi Yan felt an indescribable ache and sadness in his heart.
He walked over and hugged Song Qi Nian tightly, resting his head on her shoulder, greedily inhaling her unique scent like an addict. "Qi Qi, don't thank me. I'm not doing all this just to hear you say thank you."
Song Qi Nian extended her hand, wanting to express something but not knowing how.
"Ding ling ling ling ling..."
The sudden ringing of the doorbell interrupted the warm atmosphere they had finally managed to create. Shen Chi Yan's expression darkened. Who was the inconsiderate idiot who chose this moment to come find Qi Qi?
Shen Chi Yan walked over with a grim face and opened the door. He saw a bright smiling face. "Uncle... I came to see Auntie. Where is Auntie?"
Standing at the door was Wen Ziqian, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. A moment later, Shen Yunxi and Shen Keqin, who had returned, also arrived.
After meeting Shen Chi Yan's not-so-friendly gaze, Shen Keqin shrugged at him. "I didn't want to disturb you two, but Big Sister insisted on accompanying me and Ziqian, so you can't possibly kick all three of us out, can you?"
Shen Chi Yan: "..."
Although Shen Chi Yan didn't want anyone to interrupt his and Song Qi Nian's private time, it was Shen Yunxi's first time visiting. No matter how annoyed he was, he had to tolerate it.
"Auntie, I missed you so much!"
Wen Ziqian rushed towards Song Qi Nian as soon as he got in. Before he could touch Song Qi Nian, Shen Chi Yan quickly grabbed him by the collar and, like lifting a chick, tossed him aside. "Auntie injured her foot, don't touch her."
Shen Chi Yan rarely showed concern for others. He usually remained aloof and uninvolved. Seeing him so worried about someone, Shen Yunxi felt quite gratified.
No wonder Grandma said that only Nian Nian could change A Yan.
Shen Keqin gave Shen Yunxi a look, as if saying, "See? I told you so."
Wen Ziqian huffed unhappily. "I wouldn't touch Auntie's foot."
"That won't do either. Youngsters are reckless, and I don't trust you."
"Hmph, it's clearly Uncle being petty, just like Grandpa."
Shen Chi Yan gently flicked Wen Ziqian's forehead. "When you grow up and have a wife, you might be even more petty than me."
Since Shen Yunxi was visiting, Song Qi Nian wanted to get up and entertain her. Shen Chi Yan stopped her and went to the kitchen to make coffee for Shen Yunxi himself.
While Shen Chi Yan was in the kitchen, Wen Ziqian quietly leaned over to Song Qi Nian. "Auntie, how is Qiao Qiao lately? I haven't seen her in a long time. I want to go play with her."
Mentioning Qiao Qiao, Song Qi Nian recalled the incident at the kindergarten entrance. Although she had called Mu Yuxin afterward and Mu Yuxin said Qiao Qiao was fine, she was still quite worried.
Qiao Qiao was still so young. Feng Wanhui's actions and words would surely affect her.
Song Qi Nian smiled and gestured, "Qiao Qiao is doing well. When my foot is better, we'll plan to play with Qiao Qiao together, okay?"
"Okay, okay! What does Qiao Qiao like? I can prepare in advance."
Shen Yunxi stroked Wen Ziqian's head and teased with a smile, "I've always heard you mention this girl named Qiao Qiao. I'd like to meet her someday too."
Wen Ziqian immediately became unhappy. "What are you going for? What if you scare Qiao Qiao?"
Shen Yunxi: "...Do I look that ugly?"
"I... I didn't mean that. I meant... Oh, dear... It's fine if you want to see her, but don't say any strange things."
Shen Yunxi put on an innocent expression and asked knowingly, "Strange things? What kind of strange things?"
Wen Ziqian's face instantly turned red, and he couldn't utter a single word.
The three of them knew exactly what was being implied and couldn't help but laugh.