The voluptuous and beautiful nanny, Technician Shen fell for her.

Although Wang Liping's words were harsh, Liu Huizhen, sitting on the sofa, couldn't find fault with them.

Her fingers unconsciously gripped the edge of the palm-leaf fan, her mind preoccupied with how to quickly find a suitable partner for Shen Huai.

He finds it too troublesome to marry a rich and powerful lady, so surely he can find an honest and virtuous girl from an ordinary family.

Shen Wanshan sat on the single sofa next to him, holding the same newspaper from that morning, without turning the page for a long time.

He was a man who valued principles and social standing, but when faced with the fundamental issue of carrying on the family line, those rules and regulations seemed somewhat inadequate.

The eldest daughter-in-law is right. If Shen Huai really has taken a liking to the family's maid, it's a matter of conduct. At worst, we can just give her more money and send her away, back to the countryside.

But if this kid really has some connection with He Jianjun, that would mean the family line would end, which would be even worse.

He knew in his heart what was more important and what was less important.

The sound of a jeep turning off came from outside the yard.

The elderly couple simultaneously raised their heads, their gazes fixed intently on the door.

The courtyard gate was pushed open, and Shen Huai and He Jianjun walked in side by side.

He Jianjun listened to Shen Huai's guidance in the orchard today and felt enlightened.

At this moment, he completely disregarded his pride, fawning over Shen Huai and constantly muttering to himself while gesturing with his hands in the air.

"Old Shen, you'd better keep an eye on the supporting facilities that need to be built next to the orchard. I'm counting on you to give me the inside scoop tonight. My future wealth is all in your clever brain!" He Jianjun grinned from ear to ear. What would normally be seen as a joke between brothers was now interpreted quite differently by the elderly couple.

Shen Huai walked at a leisurely pace, his hands in the pockets of his casual shirt, and said in a flat tone, "I can help you with a plan. Let's take it one step at a time. What's the rush?"

Upon hearing this, He Jianjun was so happy he almost jumped up on the bluestone slab.

He reached out and casually put his arm around Shen Huai's shoulder, almost pressing his entire body against him.

"Oh, my dear brother! I feel so relieved to hear you say that! Come on, come on, once it's finished, let's go to my place for a good drink. I'll treat you like royalty!"

Shen Wanshan and Liu Huizhen, who were in the living room, stared wide-eyed at the scene.

Normally, if anyone dared to put their arm around Shen Huai like that, Shen Huai would have already coldly pushed them away.

He hates it when people touch him, and even Li Tiejun doesn't dare to lean on him casually.

But now, Shen Huai not only didn't dodge, but let He Jianjun put his arm around him, and the two of them walked into the living room together, chatting and laughing.

Liu Huizhen couldn't bear to look, and felt a wave of dizziness. She quickly reached up to pat her chest.

She turned her head and looked at Shen Wanshan next to her. The old man's face had turned purplish-red, and the veins on his neck were throbbing.

"Old Shen, calm down. You just took your medicine, don't rush." ​​Liu Huizhen was so frightened that she quickly patted Shen Wanshan's back, afraid that his high blood pressure would flare up on the spot.

He Jianjun was completely unaware of what was happening. When he entered the room and saw the elderly couple, he smiled and took off his sunglasses to greet them.

"Uncle, Aunt, Lao Shen and I are back. Have you eaten yet?"

Shen Wanshan sat on the sofa, his fingers gripping the handle of the enamel mug tightly. He suppressed his voice and squeezed out three words through clenched teeth: "He Jianjun."

Hearing the commotion, He Jianjun turned around and asked, "Hey, Uncle, what's wrong?"

He stared blankly at Shen Wanshan, feeling a sense of oppressive tension in the living room.

The old couple's gaze towards him was already strange before they left, and now they look at him as if they want to devour him alive.

He Jianjun sensed something was wrong; the faces of the two elders of the Shen family were longer than Changbai Mountain.

"Go home first." Shen Wanshan said with a stern face, without even a polite word. "I need to speak with Xiao Huai."

He Jianjun scratched his head, looked at Shen Wanshan, and then at Liu Huizhen, whose face was ashen.

He wasn't stupid; he knew it wasn't the right time to stay and risk getting into trouble, so he could only manage a couple of dry laughs.

"Okay, Uncle and Aunt, I'll head back now. Old Shen, we'll talk about the project proposal tomorrow."

After saying that, He Jianjun turned around and left the house quickly, his back view revealing a strong will to survive.

Only the Shen family remained in the living room.

Su Nianhe was wiping the dining table next to her with a rag.

Hearing the noise, she moved her hands very quietly, trying to minimize her presence, but her ears were perked up.

Shen Huai walked to the single sofa and sat down, crossing his long legs in a relaxed posture.

Once He Jianjun had gone some distance, Shen Wanshan finally couldn't hold back any longer and got straight to the point.

"What kind of girl do you want to marry?" Shen Wanshan asked sternly, his voice deep and resonant. "You'd better tell me right now. I can lower the bar for matching social status. As long as she's from a respectable family, an ordinary one is fine. Even if you like the female workers in your factory, I'll accept it."

Upon hearing this, Su Nianhe paused in wiping the table.

Mayor Shen has taken a huge step back.

People who used to value social status above all else are now willing to accept even female factory workers.

Liu Huizhen nodded repeatedly, agreeing with her husband: "Yes, yes, your dad is right. As long as it's a girl, it'll do. You don't usually meet girls outside, but there are so many women in the factory, surely there are a few who are decent-looking and down-to-earth, right?"

Shen Huai leaned back in his chair, looking at his parents' anxious expressions, and answered crisply and decisively.

"I'm not interested."

He spoke so calmly, without the slightest emotional fluctuation, as if he were discussing a screw on a blueprint.

But he deliberately didn't say he was interested in men, only that he wasn't interested in women.

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanshan not only did not feel reassured, but became even more suspicious.

This kid has been cunning since he was a child, always thinking three steps ahead before taking any action.

If Shen Huai had simply stuck his neck out and shouted, "I just like men," Shen Wanshan would have been certain that the kid was deliberately trying to annoy them, to make them misunderstand, and to force them to compromise and not go on the blind date.

But now he insists he's not interested in women, and he doesn't mention men either.

His calm and composed demeanor seemed more like a cover-up, concealing the fact that he truly liked men.

"Stop trying to fool me!" Shen Wanshan snapped, slamming his hand on the coffee table. "Who are you trying to fool? You're a normal grown man, not interested in women, so what are you interested in? He Jianjun?!"

Shen Huai lifted his eyelids slightly, but didn't reply, simply letting Shen Wanshan vent his anger.

Su Nianhe took the thermos and went over to refill their water bottles.

When she got to Shen Huai's side, she also picked up the enamel mug on the table and poured half a cup of warm water.

"Technician Shen, have some water." Su Nianhe said in a soft, sweet voice, as she respectfully handed over the water cup.

Shen Huai reached out to take the water glass.

From an angle where Shen Wanshan and Liu Huizhen couldn't see, he didn't reach for the cup's handle, but instead gripped the cup's side directly.

The man's fingers, calloused from years of holding a pen, glided across the back of Su Nianhe's hand, his fingertips even gently hooking the inside of her palm.

The rough texture was accompanied by a scalding heat.

Su Nianhe's hand trembled, and she almost spilled the cup.

She quickly withdrew her hand, her cheeks flushing uncontrollably. She lowered her head and stepped aside, her hands tightly gripping the edge of her apron.

This man is incredibly bold.

He had just brazenly told his parents that he had no interest in women, and then, right under their noses, he started touching her inappropriately.

Shen Huai took a sip of water without changing his expression, as if the secret action just now had never happened.

Seeing her youngest son's stubborn and unyielding attitude, Liu Huizhen was on the verge of tears and moved closer to him.

"Son, don't scare your mother. What kind of girl do you like? Looks, personality, just tell me your criteria, okay? If you can tell me, I'll run my legs off to find you a girl!"