Chapter 402 - My Finger Will Feel Heavy When I’m Walking (2/2)
“I wish you both a prosperous, happy marriage.” Manager Qian brought Qi Chenglin to the Western restaurant and said, “Tonight’s dinner is one the house. Our sincere treat.”
“Thank you, I appreciate the gesture,” Qi Chenglin nodded in acceptance without any sign of being modest. “When its time for our wedding ceremony, please do me the honor of attending.”
“Of course, of course!” Manager Qian was overwhelmed by the favor. No matter how big a Qi family’s wedding was, and no matter how many guests were there, it was not the kind of even that he would ordinarily be present at. He became even more courteous as Qi Chenglin was kind enough to invite him to the wedding.
The distinguishing feature of the Western restaurant within Dynasty was its lack of a private room. Everyone dined together in the dining hall, but the innermost part of the hall had a raised platform with three tables. Those three tables were covered by a wooden screen. Unless one was discussing business, most couples who wanted to savor the moment would ordinarily choose not to sit there.
The primary reason for that was because the floor was made out of glass, resembling the sea. Beneath the glass was a plethora of colorful fishes, including clownfish, and some aquarium décor of valleys and seagrasses. During the course of the meal, one could just look down and see the beautiful scene under them.
Before the dishes were served, Qi Youxuan sat on the chair and wiggled his buttocks from time to time. The myriad of vibrant-looking fishes made him incredibly happy.
After observing for some time, he looked up at Ruan Danchen. His big, grape-like eyes were shimmering brightly, looking particularly handsome under the dim light of the restaurant.
“Mom, would you like to send me to class when school reopens?” Qi Youxuan asked eagerly with his sparkling eyes.
School would reopen in about half-a-month, as the winter holidays were short. As of late, Qi Youxuan was constantly mulling over how he would go to school and show his mother off.
Ruan Danchen understood Qi Youxuan well and caught on to his thinking. She replied without the slightest hesitation, “You bet.”
Once dinner was served, Qi Youxuan ate happily.
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Returning to Prestige Residences after dinner, she gave the little boy a bath before telling him a bedtime story and coaxing him to sleep. By the time all that was done, two hours had passed.
Ruan Danchen hurriedly tidied up her things, and after she finished her bath, Qi Chenglin was already in the bed, watching television. He took his bath much earlier when she was busy coaxing Qi Youxuan to sleep.
The remote was placed not far from him, and the blanket only managed to cover him to his stomach. He was half-naked from the waist up, and even though he was just sitting there, there was no flab at all, only muscles. They were extremely seductive.
“Aren’t you cold?” Ruan Danchen felt cold after the bath, and she hurriedly tucked herself in the blanket. Qi Chenglin then hauled her into his embrace.
Ruan Danchen was no longer feeling cold. Instead, she was getting hotter and hotter, as she could feel Qi Chenglin’s breath on her forehead. She got so nervous that she forgot how to breathe.
Qi Chenglin stopped watching at the television, he embraced Ruan Danchen and rubbed against her. Her body was so soft that he was in a state of bliss. His thin lips moved from her forehead and traveled downward, letting his scalding hot breaths brush against her face. Ruan Danchen’s breathing became more and more erratic.
As he kissed her, he did not neglect to feel her, holding her hand and touching the tips of her tender fingers. A burst of passion, followed by him gulping a couple of times, led him to press her hand down.
Ruan Danchen inhaled sharply due to the shock. She wanted to pull back, but he pushed her down. It may not be very forceful, but she could not break free of his grip.
“Help me rub one out,” Qi Chenglin kissed her and said shamelessly.
Even if she did not want to, she was unable to evade him, but when it came to that man, she could never say anything. His wish was her command, and she wanted to satisfy him. There was not a single body part of his that she disliked.
Though she was blushing and trembling, she still jerked him off.
Qi Chenglin closed his eyes in ecstasy and pulled her other hand to his lip. Softly, he began kissing them, as well as his lips. “I’ve been thinking of this ever since we were choosing our rings.”
With what little brainpower she had left, she remembered his burning gaze from earlier and understood why he looked so naughty at that time.
Ruan Danchen’s misty eyes stared at him, she pursed her lips and chastised weakly, “Shameless.”
Qi Chenglin smiled and finally allowed her hand to break free. He flipped he over, pushed her down, and went in.
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Xia Zishan acted in accordance with the instructions from the prior night and contacted Shen Zhijing, saying that she wanted to go out since they had not met for so long. Shen Zhijing did not suspect of his presence, and since she had nothing to do that night, she agreed.
In order to make things look as natural as possible, Xia Zishan invited Chang Jingqiu and another friend to have a meal together.
Due to what happened with Qi Chenglin, Shen Zhijing’s circle of friends no longer kept in touch. Most of those who still kept contact were those who were not on the Shen family’s level, a good example of which was Xia Zishan.
Shen Zhijing however, was aware of her situation and did not make too much a fuss. Xia Zishan did not alienate her, so Shen Zhijing maintained a good relationship with her.
Rumors circulated that the Xia family was busy trying to set Xia Zishan up with Chen Libai. If it turned out to be a success, then the Xia family would be raised to another level—all the more reason for Shen Zhijing to maintain good relations with Xia Zishan. That was one of the reasons why she was so willing to show up after only one phone call from Xia Zishan.
In addition, one of the friends that Xia Zishan also invited was Chen Libai’s sister, Chen Pinyan. Shen Zhijing knew of Chen Pinyan, but was not too familiar with her, although they previously met before when some of the rich families’ daughters came out to have fun.
Another one was Chang Jingqiu, whom Shen Zhijing did not now.
After Xia Zishan’s introduction, Shen Zhijing was slightly taken aback. The Chang family was no ordinary family—they had the potential to be related be marriage to any one of the Eight Great Families. It was surprising that she would accompany Xia Zishan there.
Just as those doubts began surfacing, Xia Zishan explained, “Jingqiu is my high school classmate.”
Shen Zhijing immediately understood how two people of different societal hierarchy could become such good friends.
Chang Jingqiu and Xia Zishan were both well-acquainted with Chen Libai, so Chen Pinyan knew them both too. Everyone was in high spirits during the meal. Everyone was laughing and smiling, and their conversations were littered with topics such as makeup, clothes, travel, and non-surgical cosmetic surgery. They all had a blast.
Shen Zhiing held Chang Jingqiu in high regard, as she felt that the latter did not have the mannerisms of a rich daughter and was easy to talk to.
“Zhijing?” a voice called out.
Shen Zhijing’s gleeful laugh disappeared instantly. She turned around coldly and saw Liu Ronghua standing hesitantly behind her, barely two feet away. The woman looked unsure and reluctant.
Shen Zhijing looked at Liu Ronghua briefly and turned back to see Chang Jingqiu and the others. She was worried that she might lay her eyes on looks of disdain from the group of girls.
Their faces did not seem to have any such looks, only suspicion.
Seizing the pause, Liu Ronghua took a couple of steps forward and asked, “Zhijing, are you here to have a meal with your friends? Such a coincidence, so am I.”
“You are…” Chang Jingqiu seemed as though she was unable to find a word to describe Liu Ronghua. It took her some time to smile and say, “…Auntie, right?”
“My aunt,” Shen Zhijing nodded. She did not dare to address her using her full name in front of the others.
At home, Shen Zhjing usually addressed Liu Ronghua by her full name.
“You’re here alone, Auntie? Why not join us for a meal?” Chang Jingqiu smiled and offered.
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Bonus scene:
You Think Having A Wife Makes You So Great!
Han Zhuoli: “I hate this kind of behavior from rich people, buying two wedding rings just to show off.”
Qi Chenglin: “I have a wife.”
Han Zhuoli: “Flaunting your wealth is soooooooo un-classy.”
Qi Chenglin: “I have a wife.”
Han Zhuoli: “If you have what it takes, don’t use such low-end means to show-off your wealth!”
Qi Chenglin: “I have a wife.”
Han Zhuoli: “If you have what it takes, don’t show-off your wife!”
Qi CHenlin: “I have a wife.”
Han Zhuoli: “… Someone take this trash away please. I can’t take it anymore. You think having a wife makes you so great!”