For the first time in her life, Shen Keqin had won against Shen Chi Yan.
Content, she continued to hug her soft and fragrant sister-in-law and sleep.
The next morning, Shen Keqin was full of energy and spirit.
Master Shen Wu, however, looked exhausted, unsure if it was from being too angry to sleep or from insomnia due to his wife's absence.
Seeing Shen Keqin clinging to Song Qinian early in the morning made Shen Chi Yan's face darken further.
"Eat quickly, then go home."
Shen Keqin let out a soft hum and ignored Shen Chi Yan. Instead, she looked at Song Qinian with a smile and said, "Sister-in-law, your breakfast is so delicious. I've never had such a delicious breakfast before. Will I have a chance to eat your handmade loving breakfast again in the future?"
Shen Chi Yan snorted, "That's just toast and milk. It's the same no matter who makes it."
Shen Keqin was unhappy upon hearing this. "Oh, brother, how can you say that? Even though it's just a small piece of toast and milk, my sister-in-law personally baked it for me, warmed the milk for me, and added so much love. It's definitely more delicious than what others make."
Saying this, Shen Keqin smiled at Song Qinian again, "Sister-in-law, look, my brother doesn't understand your efforts at all."
Shen Chi Yan: "..."
Song Qinian had never seen Shen Chi Yan look so flustered before. She couldn't help but chuckle, "Alright, alright, eat up."
After breakfast, as Shen Keqin went to the restroom, Shen Chi Yan finally found an opportunity to hug and kiss Song Qinian. Just then, Shen Keqin suddenly darted back out.
Song Qinian was shy and uncomfortable with public displays of affection in front of Shen Keqin. She quickly pushed Shen Chi Yan away.
"Oh, sister-in-law, my stomach really hurts. Can you rub it for me?"
Song Qinian smiled and nodded, "Okay!"
Before Shen Keqin could reach Song Qinian, Shen Chi Yan blocked her way. "Enough, go back now. Don't stay here being a third wheel."
Hearing this, Shen Keqin pouted with a wronged expression and, feigning sincerity, squeezed out a tear. "Sister-in-law, I think I should go back. Brother doesn't want to see me. If I stay any longer, I'll just be an annoyance."
Seeing Shen Keqin walk away looking dejected and hurt, Song Qinian's heart softened. She glared at Shen Chi Yan, then quickly walked up and grabbed Shen Keqin's arm. "Our Qinqin is so cute and pretty, how could she be an annoyance? I don't have anything planned this afternoon, let me accompany you shopping."
"Really?"
Shen Keqin's eyes lit up. Facing Shen Chi Yan's sinister expression, she lowered her head and said aggrievedly, "But brother's expression is so scary. He really hates me."
Song Qinian glanced back at Shen Chi Yan. Shen Keqin seemed so fragile right now, prompting Shen Chi Yan to be a little gentler.
Shen Chi Yan took a deep breath, suppressing all his anger. "How could I hate you?"
Shen Keqin looked at Shen Chi Yan with an innocent expression. "Then, would brother be unhappy if my sister-in-law and I went out shopping for a date?"
Before Shen Chi Yan could speak, Song Qinian laughed, "He won't be. Come on, let's go change."
Song Qinian pulled Shen Keqin into the room.
Shen Chi Yan: "..."
Since Shen Keqin's facial injuries hadn't fully healed, and to avoid worrying their parents, she had been staying at Song Qinian's place.
Shen Chi Yan's resentment had accumulated from a tiny bit to a point where it could destroy the entire planet.
Two days later, Shen Chi Yan could no longer bear it and pulled Shen Keqin aside.
"Speak, what do you want?"
"What do you mean, brother? I..."
"Think carefully before you speak. Don't be sarcastic with me!"
Shen Keqin looked at Shen Chi Yan's furious expression, realizing she had pushed his boundaries and dared not provoke him further.
"This isn't sarcasm, this is 'tea-flavored' acting. For your and sister-in-law's happy life, I'm teaching you how to identify a 'green tea' beforehand."
Shen Chi Yan's brows furrowed tightly. "What 'green tea'?"
"See, I knew it... Come, come, let me explain..."
A few minutes later, Shen Chi Yan suddenly understood, though his expression remained grim. "You're going back today. Just say directly what you want."
Shen Keqin sighed with a look of despair. "I don't want anything."
"That's not like you. However, even if you don't want anything, I have a gift for you."
Shen Keqin clearly wasn't interested in gifts. "What?"
Shen Chi Yan gave Shen Keqin an address. "Once you get there, you'll know what the gift is."
Seeing Shen Chi Yan's mysterious demeanor, Shen Keqin suddenly became interested. "What exactly is the gift?"
Shen Chi Yan curved his lips into a mysterious smile. "If I tell you, it won't be as fun."
Shen Keqin looked at Shen Chi Yan suspiciously. "I have a feeling you're up to no good!"
"How could that be? You're brother's best sister. Brother only dotes on his sister, he wouldn't harm you."
Shen Keqin: "..."
...
Song Qinian heard that Shen Keqin was leaving and assumed Shen Chi Yan had threatened her.
Just as she was about to speak and try to keep Shen Keqin, Shen Keqin smiled. "Sister-in-law, I've already overstayed my welcome for so many days. Thank you for staying with me all this time. I should go home now."
"Yes, wife. If Qinqin doesn't go home soon, Mother will get worried."
Seeing the harmonious relationship between the siblings, Song Qinian smiled. "Alright, then you're welcome to visit anytime."
"I know."
Gao Kunlun saw Shen Keqin off. Just as Song Qinian was about to say something, Shen Chi Yan didn't give her the chance. Like a hungry wolf, he pounced on her, pinning her down on the sofa and kissing her.
Song Qinian had been favoring Shen Keqin these past few days, coupled with all the frustration and unsatisfied desires. Master Shen Wu didn't want to talk; he just wanted to hold his wife and have a good time.
With few people at home, he could do as he pleased.
"Baby, didn't you say last time that I was your most beloved person? When Shen Keqin arrived, you made me sleep alone. I swear I wanted to bite you to death."
Song Qinian was breathless from the strenuous activity, her body devoid of strength, yet the person on top of her showed no signs of stopping.
"Qinqin hasn't been... herself these past few days. I'm very wor... worried about her..."
Fragmented sounds escaped her lips, but Shen Chi Yan was not moved.
"You only care about her, haven't you noticed that I'm also not feeling right?" He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I'm about to go crazy."
Song Qinian: "..."
Shen Chi Yan kissed Song Qinian while making love to her. "Baby, your dear husband also wants your unconditional favoritism. Promise me, from now on, no matter what happens, when you have to make a choice, you must choose me first."
Song Qinian was almost falling apart from exhaustion, how could she not agree.
One day and one night later.
She didn't know when she had fallen asleep. Shen Chi Yan, having been satisfied, was in a great mood.
Looking at Song Qinian's sleeping face, he leaned down and kissed her before taking out his phone and sending a WeChat message to Shen Keqin: "Forgot to remind you, what I sent you is a living thing. You'd better go see it soon, or it dies, and I'm not responsible."