NOVEL NEXT Chapter 4: Husband's Mission
The gifts were prepared by Ji Ya before the New Year, the usual: gold jewelry, health supplements, and some clothes.
There was so much stuff that Liew Menglu needed help to carry it upstairs. The shopping bags nearly wore down her delicate frame, but she couldn't conceal her happiness: "Thank you, Dad."
Shen Yuan chuckled, "If you're going to thank me, don't do it in the elevator."
The two exchanged a glance, and Liew Menglu smiled charmingly.
They've been together for a long time; just a look and they know what the other wants.
When the two of them went upstairs and entered the house, Hou Qianqian was at the entrance and saw Shen Yuan again.
Handsome features, a well-proportioned and tall figure, clothes from high-luxury brands, the Audemars Piguet Frosted Gold on his wrist, and all the shopping bags and gifts in their hands—just a sweep of the eye would see it's easily worth over 100,000.
Her best friend's man is infuriatingly sweet!
Hou Qianqian felt a pang of envy and forced a smile, "Hello, Shen Yuan, long time no see."
Shen Yuan nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Fang Lizhen hurried out from the kitchen, "Ah, Shen Yuan, you're here."
Shen Yuan said with a smile, "Auntie, happy New Year to you."
"No need to be so formal, come in and sit, come in and sit."
Fang Lizhen took the bags from Shen Yuan's hands, glanced at the ones in her daughter's hands, and her eyelids twitched. So many....
Gold and silver jewelry, clothes, supplements... just for New Year's greetings, my goodness.
Wealthy people are really generous!
She poured hot tea for Shen Yuan, pushed the fruit and snack trays in front of him, chatted for a bit, and went back to the kitchen.
In the kitchen, she couldn't help but glance at the living room.
"He truly is handsome... fits so well with our Lulu, not like those aloof rich people in dramas, quite easy to get along with....
Those people out there keep saying he's a sixty or seventy-year-old man, just open your eyes and see! My son-in-law is young, handsome, and rich, drives you guys crazy!"
The more Fang Lizhen looked at her son-in-law, the more she liked him... A content smile appeared on her face, but when her gaze fell on Hou Qianqian, her eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"Qianqian, it's not that Auntie wants to say this, sometimes you need to know when to retreat."
"As for Nana... her figure isn't as good as our Menglu's, how did she manage to have a kid first?"
Fang Lizhen mumbled to herself while cooking in the kitchen.
In the living room, Liew Menglu snuggled up in Shen Yuan's arms, not shy about her mom's and Hou Qianqian's gaze.
Speaking of which, they had not seen each other for nearly half a month.
As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and even just thinking about it is a little steamy.
Liew Menglu's gaze seemed to glisten with moisture, she pointed at Shen Yuan's watch, then glanced at Hou Qianqian.
Hou Qianqian silently cursed Menglu as a mischievous little thing, then got up, "I'll go buy some drinks."
After Hou Qianqian left, Liew Menglu's fair fingers pointed in a direction and she whispered, "Honey, my room is there."
Shen Yuan glanced back at Fang Lizhen in the kitchen.
It's the first visit, and they hadn't been there long, not even eaten yet, was it right to make a move on her daughter?
"It's fine."
Liew Menglu took Shen Yuan's hand and led him step by step into her room.
Locking the door behind them, she naturally wrapped her arms around Shen Yuan's neck, slightly tiptoeing, "Honey~"
As for Shen Yuan, he also kind of missed this ample Water Mage, unclasping his coat buttons and under his sweater feeling that unique little heater.
Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow, "It's time for an assignment check."
"Honey, check it yourself~" Liew Menglu cooed.
"How to check?"
Liew Menglu gave a charming smile, took Shen Yuan's hand, placed it on her thigh, then slowly moved it up.
Until Shen Yuan felt a warm and moist sensation...
Shen Yuan scoffed, "You're still so naive?"
"It's been too long since I last saw Daddy... Ahem, Daddy, it's my ovulation period...."
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11:30.
Eight of Fang Lizhen's ten dishes were on the table, but she didn't see her daughter and son-in-law in the living room, so she asked, "Qianqian, where are they?"
Hou Qianqian awkwardly brushed her hair behind her ear, "They're busy with something."
Fang Lizhen thought she heard some faint noises coming from Liew Menglu's room.
She chuckled and went back to the kitchen to continue her preparation.
The two of them came out of the room close to noon, without any interruption. Hou Qianqian sat upright on the living room sofa, while Fang Lizhen was setting the table.
Liew Menglu changed into a new outfit, this time not leaving any part unattended, her cheeks were slightly flushed, clearly showing she had just been soothed.
Hou Qianqian's heart was filled with more jealousy.
Handsome and rich wasn't enough, but excellent in that aspect too?
Who wouldn't be jealous?
Fang Lizhen, being experienced, pretended not to know anything and invited them to eat.
The meal went smoothly, Fang Lizhen's cooking wasn't bad, and Shen Yuan frequently complimented her.
In conclusion, Shen Yuan's visit to greet Coach Liew and her mother was complete, Coach Liew was happy Fang Lizhen got to know Shen Yuan, and as for Fang Lizhen, she was very satisfied meeting the rumored 'rich businessman' son-in-law.
Everyone had their own gains, except for Hou Qianqian, who felt a bit heartbroken.
Hey, Shen Yuan, look at me a bit more, I got up at 7 am to put on this makeup.
This sweater is from Balenciaga, only bought it for the New Year.... You should at least notice!
Gained nothing, and even lost two bottles of milk...
To hear Liew Menglu tell it, Hou Qianqian was too timid, she did it, but didn't do enough, didn't do it fiercely enough.
Such a good opportunity during a meal, you could graze his calf with your foot.
It's not cold indoors, you can totally show a bit more skin.
You could even unconsciously reveal your XP during the chat.
Qianqian, this road is long, don't rush, take it easy... Liew Menglu thought with regret.