Shen Xing’er lazily lifted her gaze, took a glance at the driver, and then focused on the phone he handed over.
Actually, she knew very well in her heart that the gossip between Mu Bai and Qin Yuxin had been greatly exaggerated by the media. The reason she cared and acted petulantly was because she minded Qin Yuxin being Mu Bai’s first love. Now, after all the fuss, Mu Bai had also explained everything to her. Even though she still harbored a bit of resentment from her previous jealousy, she had decided to move on from this matter. So, after a moment of silence, Shen Xing’er took the phone from the driver’s hand.
"Why are you calling me?" Shen Xing’er’s tone was still somewhat cold, but compared to her emotional state last night, this was a great improvement.
"Miss my big baby and little baby."
After hearing Mu Bai’s answer, a hint of a smile appeared on Shen Xing’er’s beautiful face. However, her tone remained unchanged, "Hmm, you must be so bored at work that you thought of us, right?"
"How could that be? I..."
"Alright, I won’t run away with your son. Come back after work and buy me some cream puffs. Also, focus on your work; I can never dislike having more money for our son’s milk powder."
"Okay, okay, I will follow my wife’s orders completely."
"Hmm." Shen Xing’er smiled contentedly, then glanced at Mi Jing who was staring at her and smiled again. Then she said into the phone, "I’ve made plans with my sister-in-law for shopping. Not talking to you anymore, bye-bye."
After quickly hanging up the phone, Shen Xing’er returned the phone to the driver and then started chatting with Mi Jing.
"Sister-in-law, do you also think I have a bad temper and am quite unreasonable?" Shen Xing’er tilted her head and asked Mi Jing earnestly.
Usually, a straightforward question like this would make most people instinctively say "no," and then speak in more diplomatic terms. But Mi Jing slightly smiled and said, "It’s a blessing to have someone with whom you can freely express your emotions. So, I don’t think you have a bad temper; instead, I can feel that you are very dependent on Mu Bai."
Their childhood friendship was deep and enduring, and many things had become habits, just like her relationship with Han Bin. Although they were siblings, sometimes she was also a very temperamental wild girl in front of him. Therefore, she could really understand Shen Xing’er.
"Haha." Shen Xing’er laughed heartily, then stared directly at Mi Jing and asked curiously, "Does my brother count as someone who lets you vent your emotions freely?"
"... In front of your brother, I hardly have any temper." Mi Jing thought seriously and then said slowly.
She and Shen Lingxing had never had any conflicts so far; life had been peaceful and sweet. Except for his habit of teasing her—a flaw that was not really a flaw—she felt everything was great. Even when there were some minor emotions, they would accommodate each other, so in front of Shen Lingxing, Mi Jing’s temper was relatively calm.
"That’s not good. Although my brother is very straightforward and disciplined in everything he does, men shouldn’t be pampered too much. If we spoil them, we’ll be the ones to suffer." Shen Xing’er earnestly shared her thoughts.
"Then what do you think I should do?" Mi Jing asked with a smile, eager to find a way to deal with Shen Lingxing.
"When it’s necessary to fuss, fuss. When it’s time to vent emotions, don’t keep holding them in. Make my brother feel a bit of a crisis from time to time, and remind him that I am also in high demand." Shen Xing’er’s words sounded very confident, as if they were truths discovered through experience!
"Haha."
Mi Jing laughed out loud, feeling very close to Shen Xing’er, almost like sisters.
"Xing’er, why do I feel like you and your brother aren’t biologically related, more like sisters with me?" Mi Jing said cheerfully.
"You are my sister-in-law. We should act like sisters! Otherwise, when neither grandma nor my brother helps me, who can I turn to for help?"
"But I might not be able to help either."
"That’s why I think you need to strive to reach the highest position in our family. Not only can you keep my brother in line, but also appease my grandma, and be my strong support in the future."
"Hearing you say this suddenly makes me feel a lot of pressure." Mi Jing said.
"No worries, this isn’t urgent, we’ll take it slow. In my opinion, you’re certainly able to appease Grandma, so you’re already on the road to success."
Upon hearing this, Mi Jing simply smiled. Chatting with Shen Xing’er, she felt no psychological burden at all! She thought she was really lucky to marry a great husband and also have a kind and gentle grandma, an enthusiastic and willing-to-get-close little sister-in-law, and Chu Chen who was willing to help her.
"Sister-in-law, did you get my brother’s card?" Shen Xing’er suddenly leaned towards Mi Jing and whispered mysteriously in her ear.
"Hmm." Mi Jing nodded lightly.
"Haha, I originally planned to use this card to book a host at ’Xiu Se’." Shen Xing’er deliberately lowered her voice so the driver wouldn’t hear her and report back to Mu Bai.
"Xiu Se," Mi Jing had never been, but had heard of it. It was reportedly a high-end bar with a five-digit entry fee, famous for being a gathering place for wealthy and aristocratic heirs.
However, Shen Xing’er was now pregnant. Even if she wore loose skirts or clothes, her protruding belly couldn’t be concealed. In her condition, she still wanted to book a host?
At that moment, Mi Jing was shocked. Her mouth slightly hung open in disbelief at Shen Xing’er’s crazy idea.
"Actually, I just wanted to provoke our Bai, to tell him that if he dares to mess with other women, I’ll spend his money to support other men!" Shen Xing’er was immersed in her own world, thinking her idea was brilliant!
Mi Jing snapped out of her shock, her surprise fading and doubt arising.
If she’s spending Mu Bai’s money, why use Shen Lingxing’s card? Also, being part of the Shen Family, Shen Xing’er couldn’t possibly lack money.
With doubts in her mind, Mi Jing softly asked, "Then why use your brother’s card?"
"Because the owner behind ’Xiu Se’ is Chu Chen. Inside, faces aren’t recognized, only cards are. This is a rule set by Bai and his friends." Shen Xing’er explained.
"Why?" Mi Jing was full of questions.
"Their cards are limited edition, not only symbols of identity but also have many uses. For us to enter the venue, we need their card as a form of permission to play inside." Shen Xing’er said, disgruntled, "These men freely go in and out, but why can’t we?"