Shen Chi Yan did not want to bring up the past. His face was cold and sour. He curled his lips and snorted, "Don't you like her?"
"I like Nian Nian, but more importantly, Nian Nian is very suitable for you."
Shen Chi Yan was aloof and arrogant, domineering and powerful. Only a soft, kind, and considerate girl like Song Qi Nian was his match.
Moreover, the old lady knew long ago that Song Qi Nian liked Shen Chi Yan. She preferred Song Qi Nian to the young lady from the Lin family.
But Shen Chi Yan didn't think so.
"Suitable? Heh... If you think she's suitable for me and force me to marry her, then if you think someone else is suitable for me another day, will you force me to have three wives and four concubines?"
"You brat, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Shen Chi Yan was hit twice by the old lady, the blows seeming heavy but actually very light.
"Grandma, if you want to be a matchmaker for Song Qi Nian, I advise you to stop wasting your effort. I will never fall in love with her!"
After Song Qi Nian entered the room, she was worried that her grandmother and Shen Chi Yan would argue about her. She dismissed the maid and stood at the corner to eavesdrop.
Song Qi Nian clearly knew that Shen Chi Yan hated her, but hearing him say he would never love her felt like a sharp stab to her chest, and pain instantly flooded her.
"How long have you been with Nian Nian, and you're sure you'll never fall in love with her?"
"Three years isn't enough?"
"As far as I know, you rarely saw her in these three years. Nian Nian is obedient, sensible, gentle, and kind. As long as you spend more time with her, you'll definitely fall in love with her."
Shen Chi Yan sneered, "An obedient and sensible person would plot against me with her mother and climb into my bed?"
"You..."
The old lady wanted to say more, but Shen Chi Yan interrupted her indifferently, "Grandma, I'm tired. I'll go to bed."
Seeing Shen Chi Yan about to leave, the old lady grabbed him. She said earnestly, "Chi Yan, you don't understand Nian Nian. Nian Nian is definitely not the kind of person you think she is. As long as you spend time and get to know her, she will definitely surprise you."
"Sorry, I don't have that time, nor the inclination to get to know her!"
Looking at Shen Chi Yan's resolute demeanor, the old lady sighed heavily. Was it her mistake back then?
...
Song Qi Nian watched Shen Chi Yan go upstairs and rushed into the room in a panic.
She touched her chest, her heart beating very fast.
But thinking of Shen Chi Yan's firm words that he would never love her, her eyes drooped, and her heart ached with sadness.
This unrequited crush, destined to be her own battlefield.
Song Qi Nian let out a deep breath. She was indeed a little tired. She walked to the bed and threw herself onto it.
Shen Chi Yan hated her so much and didn't want to see her. He would definitely not sleep in the same room as her tonight.
Just as Song Qi Nian thought this, the door suddenly opened.
Song Qi Nian sat up startled and saw Shen Chi Yan with a gloomy expression.
Song Qi Nian was stunned. What was going on?
Shen Chi Yan was going to sleep with her tonight?
Before Song Qi Nian could speak, Shen Chi Yan's voice, devoid of any warmth, rang out, "Who told you to get on the bed without showering?"
Song Qi Nian jumped off the bed and stood at attention like a startled cat.
After a few seconds, she realized that the maid had brought her to this room, and Shen Chi Yan wouldn't be sleeping with her, so why would he care if she showered or got into bed!
Thinking of his hurtful words just now, Song Qi Nian, with courage she didn't know she had, signed at Shen Chi Yan, "This is my room!"
The implication was that she could do whatever she wanted.
Song Qi Nian had always been submissive and timid in front of Shen Chi Yan. Seeing her angry expression was quite rare, and Shen Chi Yan found it somewhat curious.
The old lady, not at ease about the two of them, came up to check. Seeing Shen Chi Yan standing at the door, she frowned and said, "Chi Yan, it's getting late. Why aren't you going in to sleep?"
Shen Chi Yan glanced at Song Qi Nian coldly and curled his lips into a wicked smile, "Grandma, this grandson's wife, whom you call obedient, sensible, and kind, won't let your grandson into the room."
Song Qi Nian hadn't expected her grandmother to come up, nor had she expected Shen Chi Yan to say such a thing.
Her face changed drastically, and she waved her hands anxiously.
If Shen Chi Yan wanted to sleep in this room, she wouldn't dare to stop him even with a hundred times the courage!
Sign language was very different from speaking. When speaking, even in a hurry, one could quickly express their meaning.
But sign language was prone to errors when flustered. If the other party refused to look at her signs, it would be even more difficult.
Fortunately, the old lady was a reasonable person and knew very well that Song Qi Nian liked Shen Chi Yan so much that she wouldn't refuse him entry. It was most likely Shen Chi Yan causing trouble for Song Qi Nian again.
She patted Shen Chi Yan's back and pushed him into the room. "Nian Nian isn't that petty. Alright, it's very late. You two should sleep early..."
She paused, then seemed to remember something and coughed lightly. "Young people don't need to sleep so early. Communicate more. I'm still waiting to hold my great-grandchild."
After speaking, the old lady left with the maid, leaving Song Qi Nian facing a dark-faced Shen Chi Yan, feeling awkward and nervous.
Just as Song Qi Nian was at a loss, Shen Chi Yan approached her step by step.
Song Qi Nian's heart pounded, and her cheeks gradually flushed, because Shen Chi Yan was unbuttoning his white shirt.
He wasn't wearing gloves now. The buttons were easily undone with a flick of his thumb and fingers, revealing his sexy and beautiful Adam's apple, as well as his shapely neck and collarbone.
His expression was cold and gloomy, but his movements were incredibly sensual, making Song Qi Nian instantly feel parched.
Song Qi Nian would not deny that her infatuation with Shen Chi Yan was largely due to his good looks.
Who could resist Shen Chi Yan, who was handsome, stylish, and had a great physique?
Song Qi Nian certainly couldn't.
Her eyes were fixed on Shen Chi Yan's hands, her breathing becoming more rapid.
Suddenly, Shen Chi Yan stopped his movements. Song Qi Nian blinked and looked at Shen Chi Yan's face with lingering interest, only to see a mocking smile on his lips. "Had enough?"
"Boom..."
Song Qi Nian's face wasn't just red now; her ears and neck were also burning.
Feeling guilty, she just averted her gaze when her chin was suddenly grasped by Shen Chi Yan's large hand, forcing her to turn and face him.
"Song Qi Nian, put away your dirty little thoughts. Do you think that by asking Grandma to let us stay at the old house tonight, I'll touch you? Look at your face and your body. It makes me sick!"
Song Qi Nian's complexion turned from red to pale. She never expected that Shen Chi Yan would assume she had asked her grandmother to let them stay. She had asked Grandma to arrange for them to sleep in the same room.
She didn't want Shen Chi Yan to misunderstand. Just as she was about to use sign language, Shen Chi Yan didn't even look at her, his voice as if squeezed from between his teeth, filled with intense anger and hatred.
"You want to use Grandma's authority to force me to have a child with you? Don't dream about it! Anyone in this world can give birth to my child, Shen Chi Yan, but you, Song Qi Nian, are not worthy!"