Ge'er and Tong An'an were having dinner, while Shang Jincheng dangled the baby in front of them, chatting.
When it came to babies, Shang Jincheng knew everything.
From pregnancy, to a few months after birth, to one or two years old, to starting school, there was nothing he didn't know.
Tong An'an, who truly loved children, lit up when she found someone she could talk to about them.
Her attitude towards him was much better than towards Jiang Jingyu.
She even said, "It's so nice talking to you, come visit often when you have time. I find everyone more pleasing to look at than my own husband now."
"He's not home, I'm annoyed he's always away, and when he's back, I'm annoyed seeing him. He's like a mute, if you talk to him he says a few words, if you don't, he wouldn't say a thing. I like people like you."
Zhan Jingge's hairs stood on end.
Were the two of them overstepping boundaries?
Shang Jincheng didn't think so at all, "Alright, as long as you're happy. I can come every day. I also think we have fate, and it's always a pleasure talking to you."
"I like women who are gentle and proper, not like some people."
Well, Zhan Jingge was the odd one out, the "some people."
She looked at him coldly, "Since I'm so annoying, maybe I should leave?"
Tong An'an felt it was inappropriate at this moment.
"How can you leave? If you leave, what will it look like for the two of us to be together? We'll all play together. You should also come often to keep your sister-in-law company, otherwise, I'm afraid of postpartum depression. You don't know how difficult it is to feel when you're cooped up at home alone."
Speaking of postpartum depression, Zhan Jingge couldn't argue with her and could only agree.
"Okay, if you like, I'll come more often."
Tong An'an continued to chat with Shang Jincheng.
She mentioned that she had been working out of town and Jiang Jingyu was always immersed in his work. They had talked for a long time about installing a home theater to watch movies together when they had free time, but due to pregnancy and childbirth, they had been too busy and hadn't done it yet.
Shang Jincheng immediately responded.
"That's easy to solve. It's just a matter of installing a projector. I'll do it after dinner, and you can use it tonight."
"Your Zhan Group has this product, one call and someone will come to your door. Jingyu is really something, not taking care of such a small matter."
It would be a loss to the entertainment industry if Tong An'an wasn't an actress.
"Who says not. Then I'll trouble you. I haven't watched a movie in so long, I'm really eager. Please help me install it this afternoon."
Just like that, the afternoon's activities were settled.
After dinner, Shang Jincheng went straight to assemble the bed, and Zhan Jingge followed, looking at him with disdain.
"Have you heard the saying 'A friend's wife must not be bullied'?"
"Yes, why?"
"Then why are you being so nice to my sister-in-law, always trying to impress my brother?"
Shang Jincheng's eyes darkened, "I say, Zhan Jingge, your thoughts are too dark. We are husband and wife now, she's your sister-in-law, and all this I'm doing is..."
"Fine, even if we weren't husband and wife. I simply regard her as my sister-in-law and want to do something for her, to help your brother, look at you."
Ge'er snorted, "You'd better have pure thoughts."
Shang Jincheng seized the opportunity to tease, "If you're so worried about me, you can come and supervise me every day. Let's see if we have a pure sister-in-law and brother-in-law relationship."
"Oh no, it should be sister-in-law and brother-in-law."
"Get lost."
Zhan Jingge didn't want to waste time, so while he was busy, she called someone to deliver a projector.
The workers installing it found it strange, as they had just installed one for General Manager Jiang not long ago, why would he need a new one so soon?
By 3 PM, the projector was installed, and the bed was assembled. Now, there were no excuses for him to stay, right?
Unexpectedly, Shang Jincheng had more tricks up his sleeve.
"I've been squatting for so long, my back is sore. Sister-in-law probably has a bad back from constantly taking care of the baby, right? How about I treat you to a massage?"
Tong An'an's eyes lit up, "Massage? That would be great. My back has been really sore lately. But what about the baby?"
"Bring them along. They have people who specialize in watching children there. If you're really not at ease, you go ahead with your massage, and I'll watch the baby."
Tong An'an was very blunt. She immediately dressed the baby and, pulling Zhan Jingge along, they left.
Shang Jincheng, familiar with the place, led them to a high-end wellness center.
There was hot spring, spa, body treatments, beauty services, and massage.
He was a platinum member there and told them to enjoy anything they wanted, even to select the entire package.
Perhaps Tong An'an was bored from being confined at home during her postpartum period, or perhaps Zhan Jingge didn't understand her before.
Why was she so uninhibited?
She decisively chose a package.
She pulled Zhan Jingge along to experience it from head to toe. They didn't emerge until 8 PM, having started at 4 PM.
Originally, Zhan Jingge was worried the baby would cry from hunger, but who knew Shang Jincheng was so good with children?
He fed the baby formula and lulled him to sleep soundly.
When they came out, he was holding the baby, sleeping with him in a massage chair.
The adult and child were nestled together, his way of handling the child gave it the air of a leisurely activity.
Tong An'an belatedly apologized to him.
"You originally wanted to get a massage, but it all ended up being my enjoyment. I'm really sorry, go get your massage quickly. You've worked hard today."
Shang Jincheng seemed unconcerned.
"It's not hard, I slept for a while and feel better. A man is a man, why be so delicate? Are you done? You look beautiful. Beautiful women with good foundations are stunning with just a little effort. I wonder if I have the honor of treating you two to dinner."
Zhan Jingge really didn't want to stay with him any longer and said she had to go back. Tong An'an pulled her hand.
"You know I don't have a nanny at home, so I'd have to cook myself if I went back. Just stay and have one meal out with me. Is it that sister-in-law is too troublesome, and you're getting impatient?"
Zhan Jingge had no choice but to agree.
Shang Jincheng had already booked a restaurant and took them for a French dinner.
Sitting in the elegant Western restaurant, sipping wine and listening to music, Tong An'an was very satisfied.
"I haven't been this relaxed in so long, this is what enjoying life is. You really know how to live, unlike Jingyu and the others, who are busy every day and don't know the meaning of life."
Shang Jincheng held the baby with one hand and ate with the other, "Right? It seems we have the same opinion, people must ensure they are happy every day."
"What else do you want to do tomorrow, sister-in-law? Just say it. I'm free for these two days anyway, I'll satisfy you."
Tong An'an said, "I haven't played mahjong in a long time, can you gather a table for me tomorrow?"
"No problem. Just wait. Tomorrow I'll definitely make you happier than today."
After dinner, Shang Jincheng drove them back.
It was already ten o'clock at night.
He said he wasn't tired, but after talking and working all day, how could he not be tired?
Hearts are made of flesh and blood. Ge'er couldn't bear to let him make another trip to take her home, so she got out of the car with Tong An'an and stayed at Jiang Jingyu's place for the night.