Sweet Temptation! The Beauty in President Pei's Palm is Too Alluring

"Okay, sure." Shu Hua obediently agreed, "Then come over here, I'll wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, Shu Hua walked back to Shen An and said, "Brother Shen An, I have something to take care of here, so I have to go first. I'll treat you to a meal next time to welcome you back!"

Shen An nodded: "Okay. Do you want me to give you a ride?"

"No need, no need," Shu Hua quickly waved her hand. "Brother Shen An, Dr. Jiang, I'll be going now!"

Shu Hua turned and left, unaware that Shen An's gaze upon her was still gentle yet restrained.

Jiang Xiaosheng looked at Shen An's profile and said softly, "So... she is Shu Hua."

Shen An withdrew his gaze, the gentleness on his face gradually fading, returning to his usual coldness: "Mm."

"You..." Jiang Xiaosheng hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.

Shen An turned to look at her: "Let's go."

Shu Hua sat in a nearby coffee shop for about half an hour. But she was somewhat restless and couldn't help thinking about the situation with Chi Yu Chu and Ding Lun.

Ding Lun may seem tough, but he's actually very kind-hearted, especially towards Yu Chu… Although he always keeps his distance, Shu Hua can sense his special attention. And her little Yu Chu, while sharp-tongued, is actually more sentimental than anyone else and is more easily hurt.

Lost in thought, her phone vibrated. It was a message from Pei Yanzhou: "We've arrived at the door."

Shu Hua's eyes lit up, she immediately grabbed her bag, got up and quickly walked out of the coffee shop.

The black Bentley was parked quietly on the street. The rear door opened, and Pei Yanzhou stepped out. He had just finished work, and his brows still carried fatigue and aloofness, but that sense of distance instantly melted away when he saw the slender figure jogging out of the coffee shop.

Shu Hua practically ran over there.

Seeing him now, the feelings of dependence and longing welled up uncontrollably in my heart.

These past few days, they've both been busy with their own things. He's already left when she gets up in the morning, and he hasn't come back even when she's asleep at night. Although they live together, they don't even have time to have a proper conversation.

"Pei Yanzhou!" She threw herself into his arms and wrapped her arms around his waist.

Pei Yanzhou caught her steadily, tightening his arms to pull her into a tight embrace. He lowered his head, his chin brushing against the top of her head: "Why are you running? I can't walk."

"I just missed you." Shu Hua looked up at him, her eyes sparkling, her voice sweet and soft. "Why did you come so quickly? I thought I'd have to wait for you for a long time."

"Have you eaten? Are you hungry? Would you like to get something to eat first?" she said.

She is quite dependent on the people close to her and can be a little clingy.

Looking at her face full of concern, Pei Yanzhou felt all the work-related frustration vanish. He reached out and pinched her cheek, his tone softening unconsciously: "We'll eat when we get home. You're not hungry now."

Shu Hua nodded: "I just had dinner with Yu Chu, but I didn't eat much. It's good to eat together at home." Remembering her best friend's troubles, she added, "Yu Chu and Ding Lun... have something to talk about, so I came out first."

Pei Yanzhou hummed in agreement and didn't ask any further questions.

He wasn't very interested in other people's affairs unless they involved her. He lowered his head and planted a kiss on her forehead, finding the person in his arms fragrant and soft, and beautiful in every way.

"What do you want to eat?" He loosened his grip on her hand slightly, then took hers, their fingers intertwined, and walked towards the car. "I'll make it for you when we get back."

"Huh?" Shu Hua's eyes widened in surprise as she let him lead her. "You...you can cook?"

They've been married for almost two months, and she's never seen Pei Yanzhou cook. With Aunt Chen at home and many social engagements outside, she'd always assumed he was like her, the type who "never lifts a finger."

"I know a little," Pei Yanzhou said.

Shu Hua's interest was immediately piqued: "Then I'll definitely be looking forward to Mr. Pei's cooking! But someone as outstanding as you must be amazing at everything you do, so your cooking skills must be pretty good too!"

This flattery successfully pleased Pei Yanzhou. He stopped and turned to look at her: "Such a sweet tongue?"

"You just realized that?" Shu Hua raised her chin smugly.

"Hmm," Pei Yanzhou chuckled, leaned over and gently sucked on her lower lip before saying in a hoarse voice, "It is indeed very sweet."

Shu Hua blushed as he flirted with her. This man... is getting better and better at flirting!

She suddenly remembered what he had said on the phone earlier: "By the way, didn't you say you were going to take me somewhere? How are we going to cook then?"

"It won't delay us." Pei Yanzhou led her forward.

As the two stepped out of the coffee shop, they failed to notice a figure silently watching them from the third-floor terrace.

Shen An held his phone in his hand; the call had already ended. He watched downstairs as the girl he had cherished for so many years threw herself into the arms of another man. And that man was none other than the one he had seen countless times in financial magazines and business news, and the one his elders had mentioned—Pei Yanzhou, the head of the Pei Group.

My fist clenched unconsciously.

The rumors were true. As soon as Huahua returned to China, she really did marry him.

My heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand, a dull, aching pain shooting through it.

If... if I had made up my mind earlier, if I had been able to let go of those so-called concerns and waiting, if I had been able to clearly tell her my feelings before she returned to China... would I be the one holding her hand and embracing her now?

……

The car drove into a top-tier luxury residential area in the city center and finally stopped in a private parking space in the underground garage of a towering building.

The elevator went straight to the top floor, and as soon as the door opened, Shu Hua was stunned by the sight before her.

This is a large single-level apartment of over 800 square meters, decorated in a minimalist modern style with black, white and gray as the main colors. The living room also has a full-length circular window that offers a panoramic view of the most beautiful river view in Huacheng.

"This is..." Shu Hua turned to look at Pei Yanzhou.

"We'll be living here from tonight, our new home." Pei Yanzhou took a pair of women's slippers from the shoe cabinet, held her foot, and said, "Baby, let me help you change your shoes."

Shu Hua obediently lifted her foot and gently supported him, letting him help her change her shoes.

I went inside and took a look. Everything was complete, and the details were very thoughtful. There were already quite a few of her clothes hanging in the walk-in closet in the master bedroom, and the skincare and toiletries on the dressing table were exactly the same as those used in the Royal Bay villa.

"Aunt Chen, come over tomorrow morning," Pei Yanzhou said, following behind her. "It's close to the company, so it'll be convenient for you to commute, and you can sleep in a little longer in the morning."

Shu Hua suddenly remembered something and turned to look at him: "And what about you?"