That night, Song Qinian stayed at Mu Yuxin's home. She couldn't sleep and in the early hours, received a WeChat message from Li Junshen, "Wife, I miss you so much."
Song Qinian frowned and pretended not to see it, not replying.
The next day, Song Qinian went directly to work from Mu Yuxin's home. When she got off work, Li Junshen was waiting for her at the entrance.
The moment he saw Song Qinian, Li Junshen hurried over and hugged her tightly, "It's only been one night, but it feels like decades. I miss you so much."
Li Junshen had always been open about his feelings and expressed them verbally.
Every time Song Qinian heard him say these words, she felt a pang of discomfort. If she didn't respond, she was afraid Li Junshen would take it out on Zanza. But if she did respond, she felt she couldn't act out the feeling of liking him.
Song Qinian gently pushed Li Junshen away and was about to speak when she suddenly felt an icy gaze. She subconsciously looked up and saw a familiar car across the street.
It was... Shen Chiyan's car!
The window was open, revealing Shen Chiyan's cold, gloomy, handsome face. They locked eyes across the bustling street, and the chill in Shen Chiyan's eyes made Song Qinian's heart tremble.
Soon, Shen Chiyan rolled up the car window, and his terrifyingly handsome face disappeared from Song Qinian's sight.
Li Junshen, seeing Song Qinian's gaze fixed across the street and not responding to him, turned his head but saw nothing. He put his arm around Song Qinian's shoulders and smiled faintly, "Let's go home. You've been busy with work and lost weight. I asked Sophia to make several of your favorite dishes."
Song Qinian nodded.
Once in the car, Li Junshen chattered on and on, but Song Qinian was distracted. Seeing her like this, Li Junshen's expression gradually turned cold.
Back home, faced with a table full of exquisite dishes, Song Qinian had no appetite. Her mind was filled with Shen Chiyan's icy stare. Would he take it out on Zanza?
The thought made Song Qinian restless.
She put down her chopsticks and said to Li Junshen faintly, "I'm full. You eat slowly. I'm going back to my room."
Li Junshen, who was in the process of putting food into her bowl, watched Song Qinian's retreating figure upstairs, his eyes filled with a terrifying, almost predatory gaze.
As soon as Song Qinian returned to her room, she immediately called Shen Chiyan. His phone number hadn't changed, and even after two years, she could still recall it easily.
However, after two calls, Shen Chiyan didn't answer. Song Qinian sent him another text: "Don't hurt Zanza. If you have a grudge, take it out on me!"
Soon, Shen Chiyan replied: "You said it yourself!"
Song Qinian's brows furrowed tightly. Shen Chiyan still hadn't given up on seeking revenge.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
There was a knock on the door. Song Qinian quickly deleted her chat history with Shen Chiyan before calling out, "Come in."
The door opened, and Li Junshen walked in.
Ever since Li Junshen had gone mad and almost assaulted Song Qinian last time, she felt a tremor of fear whenever she saw him, and was even more reluctant to be alone with him.
Song Qinian clenched her fists, feigning composure, and asked, "What is it?"
"I have a banquet to attend next Wednesday, and I want you to come with me."
Li Junshen's words sounded like an invitation, but to Song Qinian, they were a command.
Song Qinian tentatively resisted, "Next Wednesday I have an acting audition, and I still need to revise some details of the script..."
Before Song Qinian could finish, Li Junshen interrupted her with a laugh. He walked up to her and gently touched her head, "You're so busy with work every day, leaving me with very little time. So, I've taken leave for you next Wednesday. You need to spend some time with me."
Song Qinian was surprised that Li Junshen would interfere with her work. She knew without asking what capacity he had taken leave for her.
Did this man want to control not only her family but also her work?
Just as Song Qinian was about to refuse, Li Junshen's voice rang out again, "Besides, you know the host of this banquet. Shen Yushu, he was your colleague at DingSheng Group."
If Li Junshen hadn't mentioned Shen Yushu, Song Qinian might have forgotten about him.
"Why is he hosting a banquet?"
"As the CEO of FuHua Group, he invited me to his birthday banquet, so naturally, I have to go."
Song Qinian was astonished. If she remembered correctly, FuHua Group was Zhou Yuting's family company. Although Shen Yushu was Zhou's live-in son-in-law, his status in the Zhou family was not high.
Song Qinian clearly remembered that on the wedding day of Zhou Yuting and Shen Yushu, Zhou Yuting had slapped Shen Yushu several times.
In such a short time, Shen Yushu had become the CEO of FuHua Group.
What had happened in the meantime?
And how had Shen Yushu and Li Junshen become acquainted?
After thinking for a long time, Song Qinian nodded, "Okay."
Li Junshen suddenly leaned down and kissed Song Qinian on the forehead, "My dear wife is the best."
Before Song Qinian could recover from the discomfort, Li Junshen continued, "By the way, yesterday Shen Huanling asked me to spend the day with her. It was only in the evening that I realized she had sent you photos of us, and that's when I found out she had such feelings for me."
Li Junshen kept watching Song Qinian's reaction as he spoke.
Song Qinian was completely uninterested in Li Junshen and Shen Huanling's affair. She had intended to ignore the matter of the photos from yesterday, but Li Junshen had confessed it himself.
"I wanted to tell you about this last night, but I was afraid it would affect your sleep, so I didn't mention it. Are you angry?"
Song Qinian's eyes flickered slightly, then she retorted, "And you? Would you fall for Shen Huanling?"
Li Junshen let out a snort as if he had heard the biggest joke, "How is that possible? I only love you, you know that."
Song Qinian: "So why should I be angry? Besides, I've always trusted you. I won't care about Shen Huanling's tactics."
Song Qinian didn't know if her answer satisfied Li Junshen, as she couldn't read his emotions from his face.
The next second, Li Junshen suddenly let out a laugh, "I'm glad you're not angry."
Song Qinian smiled back at him.
"Oh, and yesterday I heard my mother-in-law wanted to invest in a project and asked me for advice. I thought the e-commerce industry was doing very well recently, so I suggested she invest in it."
Song Qinian's expression changed slightly.
"Why the long face?"
Song Qinian forced a laugh, "My mother doesn't know anything about investment. She should just spend the money she has. What if she loses it all?"
"Don't worry, would I let our mother lose money? Besides, don't you trust my judgment!"
Song Qinian didn't distrust Li Junshen's judgment or fear Liu Xiaohan losing money. She was worried that Li Junshen would use this to stir up some trouble.
Or was he hinting that her parents were in his hands, warning her to behave?