Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

The next morning, Shen Shuci had to get up early for work, and since she couldn't cook, she went out to buy breakfast to bring back.

As Tang Wan ate her crispy doughnut, she caught a glimpse of the fermented bean drink on the table and slightly furrowed her brows. Honestly, even after being in Beijing for so long, she still hadn't developed a taste for it, "Auntie, just head to work after you finish eating. Later, I'll help you tidy up the house."

"Mhm," Shen Shuci, in a hurry to get to work, truly had no time to delay.

"How's the new company? Are you adapting well?"

"Pretty good."

Ever since Manager Fan's incident, she hadn't received any special treatment at the company, but nobody dared to deliberately make things difficult for her. She focused on her work and, being in the probation period, learned a lot of new things. Her days were fulfilling.

"Is anyone pursuing you?"

"Huh?"

"I'm just asking casually; don't get nervous," Tang Wan said with a smile. "If there's someone you find suitable, just interact with them more. You shouldn't reject this..."

Because Shen Shuci had once mentioned to her, with a tone as if she wanted to stay single for life, the elder couple of the Shen Family also hoped she could find a partner, as they were getting on in years and couldn't accompany her forever.

"I really don't want to date right now."

"Didn't you listen with interest yesterday when your sister-in-law talked about wedding stuff? You don't want to date but you want to get married?"

Shen Shuci was taken aback. Which girl hadn't fantasized about wearing a wedding dress?

"Speaking of which, big brother is pretty bold to have asked Huo Brother to be his best man. The Xie Family will definitely create many obstacles, but with him present, I think even Xie Duo would back down."

Just standing there, he is quite intimidating.

The image formed in Shen Shuci's mind and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"I wonder when Huo Brother will find himself in a situation. He's over thirty now, right? But with such a special job, he really doesn't have much time for dating. I hope he doesn't end up like his parents, waiting for the country to 'arrange' something."

"'Arrange' something?" Since Shen Shuci had spent years abroad, she wasn't familiar with some local nuances. "In his profession, does the country actually manage his dating life?"

"It's just a joke. But I'm sure there are often group blind dates on his side, and haven't there been news reports about mass weddings too? If it's a group blind date, I'm sure he would be popular."

"Really..." Shen Shuci mumbled as she lowered her head to eat her sugar pastry.

"With a notable family background and good looks, although he's a bit difficult and quirky, these days many girls like the dominant CEO type. I've heard from Fifth Brother that many in Beijing wish to align with the Huo Family through marriage, but since the uncle and auntie aren't often in Beijing and lack the right connections..."

Tang Wan's relationship with Shen Shuci allowed her to speak frankly without holding back. She told her everything she knew.

"Otherwise, the threshold of the Huo Family would have long been worn down by visitors."

"It's just that nobody knows what kind he likes. I've heard he's over thirty and yet hasn't been in a relationship. I wonder if his family is anxious."

...

Shen Shuci just smiled, finished her sugar pastry, and set off for the company.

Before leaving, she sneaked into the bathroom.

When she sat in the car and opened her briefcase, she saw the towel inside and was hit by a severe headache. She didn't even understand why she had taken the towel with her.

Last night she hadn't offered it to Tang Wan. She had had too much to drink at the time and probably hadn't thought it through. If, during cleaning, Tang Wan saw the towel and perceived something amiss, she would surely start to overthink...

This was the towel she had brought from the Huo Family last time she needed to ice her injured hand.

The towel was already washed. Although it was not appropriate to give it to Tang Wan, her reasoning back then wasn't clear, and now it seemed even harder to explain.

Shen Shuci sighed, closed her bag, and drove straight to the company.

The color of the towel she had brought from the Huo Family, Tang Wan couldn't even remember, so even if she saw it, she wouldn't think too much of it.

But Shen Shuci felt as if she had a guilty conscience, like a thief, fearful that Tang Wan might discover something.

By nature, she was very forthright and had never done such a thing before. Now, why was she acting as if she were sneaking around in an affair.

**

Qihu Mountain Villa

When Shen Zhixian woke up, it was already past nine in the morning, and her head was a bit sore. She might have gotten involved with Jiang Yanting last night, but the exact details eluded her memory.

"You're awake?" Jiang Yanting emerged from the changing room on one side.

He wore black suit pants and a white shirt, pressed without a single wrinkle. His fingers, with distinct knuckles, were moving from top to bottom, buttoning up. The shirt slightly ajar, one could vaguely make out the red marks on his neck and chest.

Shen Zhixian coughed softly, "Did we... last night?"