Beijing Marriage Entanglement

Lu Xingci didn't actually know whether he was saying this to himself or to anyone who became Mrs. Shen.

But there is no denying that Lu Xingci was moved at this moment and was immersed in happiness.

"Cough cough cough..."

The man's deep cough brought Lu Xingci back to reality.

She turned her head sharply and saw a middle-aged man in gray loungewear standing at the elevator entrance.

The man was tall, strong, and handsome, but he had a more mature charm than Shen Yu.

"Who proposes in an elevator? Besides, I heard from your mom that you two are already married, aren't you?"

Lu Xingci quickly pulled Shen Yu along.

Shen Yu stood up, wrapped his long arm around Lu Xingci's waist, raised his chin, and showed no embarrassment or awkwardness at having his sense of ceremony disrupted.

"What, you're interfering just because I'm having a romantic time with my wife? Is the company too quiet?"

Shen Yunting's face darkened. Although he was scolding his son, his eyes showed pride and affection for him.

"You keep calling me an old man, but I'm not old at all, I'm still young!"

And also, I'm not free, so don't acquire any more companies for me. Do you only make me happy when I'm working overtime every day? You're always clinging to your wife, and I don't even have time for her."

Shen Yu rolled his eyes at him, then put his arm around Lu Xingci and walked out of the elevator. As they passed Shen Yunting, Lu Xingci clearly heard him mutter a retort.

"Working overtime is better than going out and being seduced by a vixen."

It's unclear whether Shen Yunting heard it or not, but he didn't scold or explain again until the two sat down at the table.

I had assumed that Mr. Shen, the head of the Shen Group, would be particularly strict and difficult to get along with.

Unexpectedly, the atmosphere at the dining table was just like a family sitting together eating, with the couple in harmony and the family atmosphere pleasant.

Every now and then Shen Yu would retort, but Shen Yunting didn't mind and instead joked with him with a smile.

Xiao Jinhe ladled a bowl of soup and placed it in front of Lu Xingci, asking with concern.

"You've almost finished eating the bird's nest you brought back last time, right? I'll bring some more back later. I knew you were coming back today, so I prepared some extra for you."

"No need, Auntie. I haven't really eaten much of what I had last time."

When she's busy, she doesn't even remember to eat, so how could she possibly remember to eat supplements like bird's nest?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinhe's face immediately darkened.

Lu Xingci initially thought she was going to blame him for not being appreciative, but to his surprise, he heard Xiao Jinhe and Shen Yunting ask in unison the next second.

"You're still calling her 'Auntie'? Isn't that a bit inappropriate now?"

Shen Yunting chimed in agreement.

"That's right, I was just about to ask for the red envelope for addressing you by name, but I didn't dare to bring it up since you didn't call me, for fear that Shen Yu would blame me again."

Lu Xingci looked up at Shen Yu beside her, pleading for his help with her eyes, but this scoundrel not only didn't help her, but also added fuel to the fire.

"Yes, Mrs. Shen, you haven't called me husband yet."

As he spoke, he leaned closer, a nonchalant smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming, as if he genuinely anticipated her calling him "husband."

"If you just call me 'husband,' I'll give you everything I own, and I'll pluck the stars from the sky for you."

Lu Xingci was so amused that his face turned red with embarrassment, and his blood was boiling as if it were about to burst into flames.

She slapped her face hard, trying to suppress her embarrassment, and timidly looked at Shen Yunting and Xiao Jinhe opposite her and spoke.

"Dad, Mom..."

"Why!"

"Hey! Good boy!"

The two responded in unison, and then simultaneously pulled out a bank card from their bags and handed it to Lu Xingci.

"This is the 'change of address fee' we've prepared for you; the password is your birthday."

Lu Xingci had no idea how much money was in the card, nor was he interested in it.

But the fact that the two of them had already treated her like family warmed Lu Xingci's heart.

With Mom and Dad already called out, the atmosphere around them became even more harmonious.

The two even chatted about wedding preparations while eating. Shen Yunting even asked Lu Xingci who her family was and how big a plane they would need to charter for the wedding.

Lu Xingci thought of his parents and younger brother, and for a moment he didn't know how to start the conversation.

Just then, Xiao Jinhe pulled him aside and gave him a look, signaling him to stop asking questions.

Shen Yunting was also very perceptive and immediately understood his wife's hint, changing the subject by talking about company matters.

Lu Xingci enjoyed the meal very much and ended up feeling stuffed.

Xiao Jinhe cooked some simple home-style dishes, but Lu Xingci thought they were delicious.

After dinner, Shen Yu and Shen Yunting talked downstairs, while Lu Xingci was dragged upstairs by Xiao Jinhe.

Upon entering the room, Lu Xingci was stunned by the scene before him.

The room was very spacious and bright; although it was only a bedroom, it was bigger than the two-bedroom apartment she rented.

The decorating style isn't luxurious, but it's simple and elegant, and you can see the good taste in the details.

Xiao Jinhe led her around the house and introduced her to the different rooms.

"Although you and Shen Yu are already married, I am well aware that you young people have your own lifestyle and habits, and I will not force you to move back in."

But occasionally during holidays, I hope you can come and keep me and his dad company. This room is prepared for the two of you.

"The walk-in closet contains clothes I've picked out for you for all four seasons. There are clothes for going out, some formal wear, and some loungewear for wearing at home."

Looking at the walk-in closet, which was larger than her entire living room, and the dazzling array of clothes and bags in the cabinets, Lu Xingci felt like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden.

"Thank you, Mom, but this is too much. I can't possibly wear all of these."

"Women can never have too many clothes, and they don't necessarily have to wear every single one. Just wear what you like."

"From now on, don't worry about money. We're not short of cash. You can buy whatever you want. If you run out of money, just put it on your tab, and the housekeeper will settle it on time."

Xiao Jinhe took Lu Xingci's hand in her palm, rubbing and patting it with affection.

"I told you before that I've always wanted a daughter, but her father and I never had that chance. Now that you're here, you'll be my daughter from now on."

Lu Xingci's eyes involuntarily reddened. He turned to the side, opened his arms, and hugged Xiao Jinhe tightly, speaking in a hoarse voice.

"Thank you, Mom."

Regardless of who Shen Yu truly loves, Xiao Jinhe's kindness towards him is genuine.

For this reason alone, she couldn't let Xiao Jinhe be sad; she had to make her life with Shen Yu better.

The Shen family villa was so big that Lu Xingci spent more than an hour wandering around it by himself.

She almost got lost in the end, but a servant in the villa found her and bowed with a smile.

"Young Madam, Madam and Young Master are looking for you."

Lu Xingci suddenly realized what was happening and looked apologetic.

"Sorry, I seem to be lost. Could you help me find them?"

The maid nodded in response and then walked ahead, leading Lu Xingci back to the villa's lobby.

Shen Yunting had gone out on business, leaving only Xiao Jinhe and Shen Yu in the hall drinking tea and talking.

Seeing her approach, Shen Yu strode forward and placed his large hand on Lu Xingci's shoulder.

With a gloomy expression, Lu Xingci couldn't help but feel worried.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?"

"It seems your parents have come to Beijing..."