Chapter 554: 354 Anxious Aunt, The Distinctly Different Jiang Siblings (2 more Chapters)
The next morning, Shen Shuci had to get up early for work, and since she couldnāt 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 hadnāt developed a taste for it, "Auntie, just head to work after you finish eating. Later, Iāll help you tidy up the house."
"Mhm," Shen Shuci, in a hurry to get to work, truly had no time to delay.
"Howās the new company? Are you adapting well?"
"Pretty good."
Ever since Manager Fanās incident, she hadnāt 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?"
"Iām just asking casually; donāt get nervous," Tang Wan said with a smile. "If thereās someone you find suitable, just interact with them more. You shouldnāt 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 couldnāt accompany her forever.
"I really donāt want to date right now."
"Didnāt you listen with interest yesterday when your sister-in-law talked about wedding stuff? You donāt want to date but you want to get married?"
Shen Shuci was taken aback. Which girl hadnāt 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 Shuciās mind and she couldnāt help but laugh out loud.
"I wonder when Huo Brother will find himself in a situation. Heās over thirty now, right? But with such a special job, he really doesnāt have much time for dating. I hope he doesnāt end up like his parents, waiting for the country to āarrangeā something."
"āArrangeā something?" Since Shen Shuci had spent years abroad, she wasnāt familiar with some local nuances. "In his profession, does the country actually manage his dating life?"
"Itās just a joke. But Iām sure there are often group blind dates on his side, and havenāt there been news reports about mass weddings too? If itās a group blind date, Iām 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 heās a bit difficult and quirky, these days many girls like the dominant CEO type. Iāve heard from Fifth Brother that many in Beijing wish to align with the Huo Family through marriage, but since the uncle and auntie arenāt often in Beijing and lack the right connections..."
Tang Wanās 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."
"Itās just that nobody knows what kind he likes. Iāve heard heās over thirty and yet hasnāt 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 didnāt even understand why she had taken the towel with her.
Last night she hadnāt offered it to Tang Wan. She had had too much to drink at the time and probably hadnāt 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 wasnāt 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 couldnāt even remember, so even if she saw it, she wouldnāt 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.
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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.
"Youāre 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?"