Chapter 222: Driver Fatigue
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Then, Wen Nian quickly searched the room to make sure there were no surprises before leaving the bedroom.
Feeling in a good mood after taking out the trash, Shen Jun finished the bowl of noodles Wen Nian cooked and even conscientiously washed their bowls.
It was only 5 o’clock after all the fuss, and Shen Jun came up with another idea. Normally, they would have their tutoring sessions and part ways at 7:30 in the evening. Shen Jun didn’t want to go home so early and be alone in an empty house. So he yawned and, with a sleepy expression, said to Wen Nian, “Nian Nian, I’m a bit tired. I want to sleep for an hour at your place.”
Wen Nian looked at Shen Jun skeptically. He was so energetic just now, and now he was sleepy so quickly?!
Shen Jun yawned again, his eyes glistening with a hint of moisture. “I’m really tired. I got up early this morning, climbed up and down looking for things, and then drove around. Driving can be exhausting! If I drive home now, 1 could experience driver fatigue, and that’s dangerous…”
Before Shen Jun could finish speaking, Wen Nian quickly interrupted, “Sleep, sleep, sleep! Don’t keep saying those unlucky things!”
Shen Jun obediently nodded, his lowered gaze concealing a triumphant smile. “Then I’ll go lie on your bed. Your sofa is too small, and it’s uncomfortable to sleep on.”
Both of them had already slept on the same bed before, so rejecting such a request would be a bit melodramatic. Wen Nian didn’t think too much about it and agreed.
Shen Jun took advantage of the situation and held Wen Nian’s hand as they walked towards the bedroom. He said with a serious tone, “You should also sleep with me for a while. You’ve had a long day and still have to write your exams tonight. If you don’t rest properly now, you’ll run out of energy later.”
Although she didn’t feel tired before, yawning was truly contagious. After seeing Shen Jun yawn, Wen Nian couldn’t help but yawn as well. Feeling a bit sleepy, she lay down next to him and reminded him before closing her eyes, “Wake me up in an hour so I can start working on the questions.”
Shen Jun embraced Wen Nian in his arms and contentedly said, “Sleep well. 1’11 wake you up when it’s time.”
Shen Jun had originally intended to just hug Wen Nian and spend more time with her. He didn’t plan to sleep, but with his head resting on Wen Nian’s pillow, covered by her blanket, and even the air filled with her scent, his mind and body gradually relaxed, and drowsiness overcame him, causing him to fall asleep.
Since receiving the call from Li Ke, Zhou Mei had been distracted in her work. When Wen Xing noticed, he looked at his wife curiously and asked, “This customer asked for braised beef, why did you give them pig’s trotters?”
Zhou Mei snapped back to attention, looked at the bag in her hand, and quickly apologized to the customer, saying, “I’m sorry! I’ll get you the beef right away.”
Realizing that his wife must be tired, Wen Xing took over and spoke to Zhou Mei in a gentle tone, “Let me handle it. You take a break.”
After speaking, Wen Xing grabbed another bag, swiftly packed 2 pounds of beef as per the customer’s request, and handed it over.
The evening rush at the braised meat shop was busier than the noodle shop. Apart from Wen Yu, who was at the noodle shop, the couple came over to help at the braised meat shop.
Once the peak hour passed around six or seven o’clock, Wen Xing pulled Zhou Mei aside. “What’s the matter with you today? Are you tired or feeling unwell?”
Zhou Mei shook her head and proceeded to recount what Li Ke had said. “Did you say Nian Nian and Xiao Shen?”
Wen Xing calmly shook his head. “It’s impossible. While our daughter is indeed exceptional, it’s evident to anyone that Xiao Shen comes from an affluent family. After you had dinner with him for the first time, didn’t you say he showed no interest in Nian Nian? Why are you worried now?”
Zhou Mei glanced at Wen Xing unhappily. “What do you know? Who can say for sure when it comes to relationships?”
Wen Xing wasn’t offended by her retort. He scratched his head, pondering for a moment. “Why don’t we go home earlier today and find out what our daughter thinks?”
With two employees at the shop, they could leave a bit earlier and manage the workload. Zhou Mei nodded. “Let’s head home early. 1 won’t feel at ease until we figure this out.”
The couple arrived home around 8 o’clock, only to find the house in complete darkness. Normally, Wen Nian would have sent them a message by this time.
Zhou Mei changed into her slippers, turned on the lights, and curiously dialed Wen Nian’s number on her phone, only to realize that the ringing was coming from inside Wen Nian’s room. They followed the sound.
The light in the living room was dim, but it was enough for the Wen couple to see the situation in Wen Nian’s room.
The phone ringing had already awakened both of them. Shen Jun, with his eyes still closed, drowsily extended his hand and passed Wen Nian’s phone to her from the bedside table..