NOVEL NEXT Chapter 628 Little Aunt
"Sunshade umbrella, sunhat, wet wipes, handkerchief, silk scarf, tissue, sunscreen..."
Jiang Yingxue carefully packed each item into her bag, while Ruan Xiangqian stood by, dumbfounded.
"We're not going far, just around the city for a day. Do we really need to bring so many things?" he remarked helplessly.
In his memory, when they first started dating, it was somewhat like this, but back then, it wasn't as elaborate.
Later, as life improved, they always had someone accompanying them, so they didn't have to worry themselves with these necessities.
This was the first time Ruan Xiangqian had seen Jiang Yingxue carrying so many things to go out.
"You'll regret it when you need something and didn't bring it along," Jiang Yingxue asserted confidently.
"I won't, I'm telling you, I won't help carry it later," Ruan Xiangqian replied in exasperation.
"I won't need you."
Jiang Yingxue turned her gaze towards Shen Siyuan, her eyes full of expectation.
Shen Siyuan smiled, "Just give it to me. Anything else you want to bring, bring it all."
As he spoke, he pointed towards the bag on the table, and it vanished into thin air before everyone's eyes.
"Xiao Shen, that was truly magical," Jiang Yingxue exclaimed, looking Shen Siyuan up and down in admiration.
"Is this the Sleeve Universe?" Ruan Xiangqian asked, his face flushed with excitement.
Even though he knew Shen Siyuan possessed various incredible Divine Skills, it was the first time he witnessed such a display in person.
Which man—or rather, which person—wouldn't be fascinated by immortal cultivation and Spell, just like how every man dreams of martial arts?
Martial arts represent a longing to break through the shackles of life, while immortal cultivation is an aspiration to transcend life's chains, a yearning for ultimate freedom.
Shen Siyuan did not answer this question and instead flipped his palm, causing a large bouquet of roses to appear in his hand.
Ruan Hongzhuang delightedly reached out to take it, but Shen Siyuan unexpectedly turned and handed the bouquet to Jiang Yingxue instead.
Jiang Yingxue happily took it, bending her head to sniff. The roses appeared fresh and dewy as if just picked.
Ruan Hongzhuang playfully punched Shen Siyuan's chest in faux anger.
At that moment, Shen Siyuan reversed his hand and another large bouquet of roses appeared in Ruan Hongzhuang's palm.
During the time they had been together, Shen Siyuan had faithfully kept his promise of giving her a rose or a bouquet every day.
But usually, it was just a single rose—bouquets were rare.
Despite that, Taozi was envious to the point of frustration.
But this was a promise Shen Siyuan made to Ruan Hongzhuang; if he broke it for her, the daily gift of roses would lose its meaning.
Yet, Taozi couldn't let it go and ultimately made Shen Siyuan agree to give her a dime every day.
It was an odd request, but Shen Siyuan agreed—a dime a day, even over a hundred years would only be 3,650 yuan.
Taozi bought a transparent jar and saved all the money in it.
"I originally wanted a candy a day, but I'd end up with diabetes," she joked to Shen Siyuan.
"But why a dime? Is there a story behind it?"
"It's a secret, I won't tell you."
Taozi placed her hands behind her back, smiling brightly.
Jiang Yingxue and Ruan Hongzhuang stashed their roses, ready to set off, when they heard knocking at the door.
"Brother, sister-in-law, are you home?"
Ruan Xiangqian frowned immediately, but Jiang Yingxue was already heading to open the door with a smile.
Meanwhile, Ruan Hongzhuang turned to explain to Shen Siyuan, "My little aunt is here."
With that, she too followed towards the door.
Jiang Yingxue opened the main door, and through the security door, Shen Siyuan vaguely saw a tall woman standing outside.
"Little Aunt," Ruan Hongzhuang called out.
Her voice carried a hint of joy, indicating her delight at her aunt's visit.
"Manman," Jiang Yingxue opened the security door, greeting with a smile.
"Sister-in-law."
Ruan Hongzhuang's aunt, Ruan Manman, looked past Jiang Yingxue's shoulder towards Shen Siyuan in the living room.
Seeing Shen Siyuan's tall and imposing figure, with a distinguished aura, she showed a flicker of surprise in her eyes.
She quickly withdrew her gaze, then stepped inside, opening her arms for a hug with Ruan Hongzhuang.
"Ruan Ruan."
"Little Aunt."
Ruan Hongzhuang also smiled and hugged her briefly.
Only then did Ruan Manman turn to Shen Siyuan, smiling, "Is this your boyfriend?"
"Hello," Shen Siyuan nodded with a smile.
Ruan Hongzhuang walked over and hooked her arm through Shen Siyuan's, proudly saying, "Yes, this is my boyfriend, Shen Siyuan. This is my little aunt, Ruan Manman."
Although Ruan Manman was in her forties, she looked to be in her thirties, dressed in a red suit with delicate makeup. She exuded a smart, capable air brimming with mature charm.
Shen Siyuan noticed that Ruan Hongzhuang's demeanor was quite similar to hers, with a somewhat cold aura.
Even as Shen Siyuan greeted her with a smile, her expression and gaze remained unchanged, her reply merely a polite "Hello."
Seeing her demeanor, Ruan Xiangqian's displeasure grew, and he asked in a disapproving tone, "Why are you here so early?"
His tone was rather harsh.
Ruan Manman glanced at him with a hint of surprise, then replied in the same unfriendly tone, "What, do I need an application to visit your house?"
Ruan Xiangqian was about to retort, but Jiang Yingxue interrupted him.
"Alright, don't start arguing the moment you meet. If you want to argue, take it to the company. Don't bring those emotions into the house," Jiang Yingxue said.
As soon as Jiang Yingxue spoke, Ruan Xiangqian immediately fell silent.
Ruan Manman also called out "sister-in-law," her tone softening significantly.
It was clear that though Ruan Manman didn't get along well with Ruan Xiangqian, she still respected Jiang Yingxue as her sister-in-law.
Ruan Hongzhuang whispered to Shen Siyuan, "Don't mind them; my dad and little aunt are always like that. Actually, their relationship..."
"It's alright, no need to explain. I understand," said Shen Siyuan.
It's just two strong-willed people who don't always express what they feel.
"Manman, we were just about to head out. Would you like to come with us?" Jiang Yingxue asked.
"Where to?"
"It's Xiao Shen's first time in Si Ming, so we're taking him out for a tour," Jiang Yingxue replied.
Ruan Manman widened her eyes in surprise, turning her gaze to Shen Siyuan.
She was astonished that Ruan Xiangqian and his wife were putting aside their work to personally accompany him around Si Ming. Just how important was he?
Or did this young man have some status she wasn't aware of?
But she clearly remembered Jiang Yingxue mentioning that his family was ordinary, just that he was the son of a poultry farm owner.
Or was his poultry farm so big that he owned all of Inner Mongolia?
Seeing Ruan Manman's unwavering gaze on Shen Siyuan, Ruan Xiangqian knew exactly what she was pondering.
He stepped forward to block her view.
"No manners," he commented.
Then he quickly said to Jiang Yingxue, "Why bring her along?"
Jiang Yingxue smiled and said, "To drive us, of course."
Ruan Xiangqian: ...