"No matter what, you shouldn’t just hang up the phone like that."
Shen Dang didn’t think there was anything wrong with it, "As long as he knows the address, it’s okay. He’s not coming to find us."
Of course, Shen Dang didn’t give Qiao Xi a chance to speak.
After Chen Jiayan got the address, he hailed a taxi to the hotel.
He hadn’t even had a chance to ask Qiao Xi which room Baola’s was when the call was hung up.
He tactfully didn’t call again.
When he reached the hotel lobby, Chen Jiayan called Xie Baola.
The ringing of the phone broke the silence in the room, where only a projector was on, soundlessly.
The bright light of the mobile phone was blinding, and seeing Chen Jiayan’s number, she quickly picked up.
"Are you done with your work?"
"I’ve finished. I heard you won an award tonight, so I sent a gift to you. It’s downstairs at the hotel. Come down and get it."
"You’ll know when you come down."
He seemed to speak with a hint of laughter.
Xie Baola, wearing only a coat, came downstairs in the hotel’s slippers.
The lobby was empty except for the receptionist.
Just as Xie Baola was about to call Chen Jiayan, he emerged from around the corner.
Xie Baola suddenly looked up.
Chen Jiayan was standing right in front of her, with snowflakes continuously falling behind him, serving merely as a backdrop in her eyes.
The actual focus was Chen Jiayan’s clear features, his handsome face adorned with a gentle smile, and his coat accentuating his physique.
He had a youthful, clean-cut aura.
Xie Baola sprinted into Chen Jiayan’s arms.
"Chen Jiayan, how did you get here?"
The man who belonged in Imperial Capital suddenly appeared before her.
This wasn’t an illusion.
His embrace was a bit cool, but his body temperature was warm.
Xie Baola’s hands slipped under his coat and sweater, touching his tightly muscled skin.
He had abs, and Xie Baola discreetly felt them a few times.
Chen Jiayan let her, simply holding her waist and saying softly, "I came as soon as I finished work."
He didn’t mention his overworked staff or the rush to get to Hong Kong.
Lucky to catch the last flight.
Xie Baola’s eyes brightened, and she looked earnestly at him. "Did you really want to see me that much?"
Chen Jiayan didn’t respond but instead noticed the shoes on her feet. "Baola, why are you wearing slippers?"
"I just thought I’d come down to get a gift and then go back up. I didn’t expect it would be you. Speaking of which, where’s my gift?"
Xie Baola suddenly hugged him tightly, pressing her lips to his. "I’m very satisfied with this gift."
Chen Jiayan patted her waist. "Let’s talk upstairs."
On the way up, Xie Baola checked on him, "Are you hungry? Did you eat on the way here?" Follow current novels on NovᴇlFir(e).nᴇt
Of course, he hadn’t.
But the two didn’t go out to eat.
Chen Jiayan ordered takeout.
After eating, they ended up in bed.
An irresistible heated night.
Chen Jiayan took out a necklace and put it on her.
While kissing her, he said, "This is your real gift tonight."
But none compared to Chen Jiayan.
Xie Baola felt he had ensnared her even more firmly.
A few days later, their work in Hong Kong finished, everyone returned to Hai City.
Qiao Xi and Shen Dang went home to feed their pets before heading to the Shen Family Mansion for dinner.
Ran Jing held her hand the entire time, her hand warm: "Xixi, do you have work commitments in March or April?"
Qiao Xi’s memory of her birth mother had faded, but she always felt a mother should be like Ran Jing.
She smiled obediently and softly: "In March and April, I do... is there something happening?"
Ran Jing scoffed and said, "I’ve picked a good date for you. There are good days in March and April, that’s when your wedding with Ah Dang will take place. Xixi, what do you think?"
Qiao Xi was deeply moved: "That sounds good, Mom."
Ran Jing turned to Shen Dang: "Ah Dang, I know you can manage everything for your wedding with Xixi, but if there’s anything you don’t know, just ask me. Also, if there’s anything your dad and I need to do, I..."
Ran Jing’s voice quivered with excitement.
Shen Dang chuckled softly: "Mom, you don’t need to prepare anything; I’ve prepared it all."
How can this son manage everything!
She, as a mother, wanted to contribute but felt unnecessary.
Ran Jing hummed unhappily: "It’s not that I don’t trust you, but a wedding is such an important event."
That’s not what you used to say.
Ran Jing didn’t care about his feelings, turning affectionately to Qiao Xi again: "So Xixi, do you prefer March or April? It depends on your work schedule."
Qiao Xi looked at Shen Dang.
Shen Dang raised his eyebrows.
He was obviously eager.
Qiao Xi then told Ran Jing: "March, let’s do it earlier."
Shen Dang indeed smiled.
Wife is so thoughtful.
Observing Shen Dang’s satisfied smile, Ran Jing clicked her tongue: "Xixi, don’t worry about him. Your feelings are the most important."
Is this even my own mother?
Shen Dang was somewhat speechless.
He felt as undervalued as a son-in-law.
"No," Qiao Xi shook her head, with a light smile: "I also think March is better."
Old Master Shen’s face wrinkled with joy: "March is good, March is good; let’s settle on March."
With three months to go, Qiao Xi was unexpectedly looking forward to her wedding with Shen Dang.
Towards the end of the year, there were still many commercial activities for Qiao Xi to attend.
After a busy period, the new year arrived as scheduled.
The couple had their New Year’s Eve dinner at the Shen Family Mansion, after which Shen Dang took Qiao Xi to Switzerland.
Switzerland truly was a paradise on Earth.
From Grindelwald, Jungfrau, Longjiang, to Lake Brienz, they even rode the Golden Vintage Train.
Shen Dang took Qiao Xi through each of Switzerland’s eight most scenic towns.
For Qiao Xi, this was an unforgettable life experience.
She even shared photos of the trip on Weibo, showcasing the most authentic post-marriage life of a female celebrity.
But she only posted once.
Such material could hardly satisfy a huge fanbase.
Fans kept asking her on Weibo to share more photos.
While Qiao Xi mainly enjoyed the tourist life, paying little attention to the online world.
Shen Dang, on the other hand, posted their photos on Weibo every day, documenting every scenic spot.
Fans bluntly said their sis didn’t cut it, but their brother-in-law was indeed impressive.
Probably seeing Boss Shen’s enthusiasm for flaunting his wife, fans pleaded with him to post a vlog.
Seeing the fans’ clamor, Shen Dang started filming videos along the way.
Back in Hai City, Shen Dang finally edited and posted the video on Weibo.
The video, over four minutes long, captured their entire journey.
"Damn, every time I see Boss Shen and Xi Bao, I’m blown away by their looks!"
"Is there no beauty filter in the video? How can a couple be that good-looking?"