Only Liu Xiaohan was eating, while Shen Chi Yan hadn't even touched his chopsticks.
Their relationship was clearly that of a mother-in-law and son-in-law.
But anyone seeing them wouldn't think so.
Liu Xiaohan was still quite nervous. "Um... you suddenly asking about Nian Nian's fear of cats, did something happen?"
"No."
Seeing Shen Chi Yan's cold, handsome, and aloof face, Liu Xiaohan put down her chopsticks and sincerely apologized. "Mr. Shen, I was the one who drugged you before. Nian Nian had no idea. Please, for the sake of her accompanying you for so many years, if she's ever upset you, I hope you..."
Before Liu Xiaohan could finish, Shen Chi Yan coldly interrupted her. "You dare to bring that up again?"
Liu Xiaohan immediately fell silent.
Having asked everything he needed to, Shen Chi Yan didn't want to see the woman Liu Xiaohan for another second.
As he stood up to leave, he coldly warned, "If you truly want your daughter to have a good life in the Shen family, you'd best behave yourself."
Liu Xiaohan watched Shen Chi Yan's retreating back, feeling quite happy.
Lin Qiu Tong had woken up, and Shen Chi Yan hadn't even mentioned divorce to Nian Nian. It seemed her three years of companionship hadn't been entirely in vain.
A husband and wife share a hundred days of kindness; they had even slept together for over a thousand nights.
As soon as Shen Chi Yan got into the car, Gao Kunlun handed him a tablet. "Fifth Master, this is the video from the cat and dog rescue station."
The video only showed Song Qi Nian pushing a stone slab with a stick to rescue a cat, and then people rushing out to surround her.
"Where's the previous video? How did the cat get trapped under the stone slab? How did Song Qi Nian find the cat?"
Gao Kunlun replied, "According to the security guard at the rescue station, the surveillance camera happened to be broken that day. They had it repaired, and it only captured the footage of Madam pushing the cat and the subsequent events. Nothing was recorded before that."
Shen Chi Yan let out a cold snort. "Such a coincidence?"
"Fifth Master, someone must have deliberately framed Madam. You absolutely cannot let the scoundrel who bullied Madam get away with it."
Shen Chi Yan cast a cool glance at Gao Kunlun. "You seem to care quite a lot about her."
Gao Kunlun caught a strong whiff of jealousy and quickly shut his mouth.
Shen Chi Yan had another dinner engagement that evening. The other party was too enthusiastic, and he drank quite a bit.
When he returned home again, he found out that Song Qi Nian hadn't returned at all.
Shen Chi Yan's expression immediately turned extremely grim. "Did she say where she was going tonight?"
Zhang Qiaoqiao shook her head, trembling. "She just said she wouldn't be back tonight and told me to get some rest early. When I asked where she was staying, she didn't reply."
Very good!
She dared to throw a tantrum and not come home.
Her boldness was growing!
Given what happened today, Song Qi Nian wouldn't return to the old house, nor would she go to the Song family. So, where would she go?
Shen Chi Yan irritably pinched his brow. At times like these, he realized he knew nothing about Song Qi Nian.
Suddenly, he thought of someone.
If Song Qi Nian had any friends, it would likely be that woman named Mu Yu Xin.
Mu Yu Xin was with Song Qi Nian at a hotel when Shen Chi Yan called.
Seeing Song Qi Nian in such a state today, she really couldn't bring herself to leave her alone in the hotel.
Seeing an unknown number, Mu Yu Xin didn't answer at first and hung up.
It wasn't until the caller persistently dialed again that she took her phone to the bathroom to answer.
"Who is it?"
"Where is Song Qi Nian?"
Although she had only met Shen Chi Yan once, Mu Yu Xin, being a fan of voices, had a very deep impression of his voice.
Shen Chi Yan's voice was clear, noble, and elegant, like stream water flowing down a summer mountain stream, pleasing to the ear, yet unattainable.
Thinking of how much Song Qi Nian had suffered by Shen Chi Yan's side, Mu Yu Xin let out a soft snort. "She's your wife, and you don't know where she is? How would I know?"
"Your mother's injuries are probably not fully healed yet, right? If you don't want me to kick down your door in the middle of the night, tell me Song Qi Nian's location immediately."
Mu Yu Xin cursed under her breath. This scoundrel was actually threatening her now.
She glanced back at the sleeping Song Qi Nian. Nian Nian didn't want to go home, but in her heart, she still liked Shen Chi Yan and was thinking of him.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been looking at Shen Chi Yan's photo before going to sleep.
After much deliberation, Mu Yu Xin still told Shen Chi Yan the name of the hotel.
Half an hour later, Shen Chi Yan, brimming with aggression, alcohol, and anger, arrived at the hotel.
Mu Yu Xin looked at Shen Chi Yan, secretly sighing that this man, whether in looks, aura, or physique, was the absolute best of the best.
No wonder Nian Nian, despite all the suffering, couldn't bear to leave him.
"Nian Nian is inside."
Just as Shen Chi Yan was about to push the door open, Mu Yu Xin stopped him. "Mr. Shen, no matter how great your status or position is, Nian Nian is my friend. I hope she can be happy and joyful. If you can't guarantee that, then forget about her."
Song Qi Nian's love for Shen Chi Yan had reached an obsessive level. She knew very well that Shen Chi Yan had someone else in his heart, yet she stubbornly wished to stay by his side for even a day longer.
Staying consciously in a burning pit, unwilling to come out, would only leave her covered in wounds.
Shen Chi Yan's face was expressionless. His cool eyes swept lightly over Mu Yu Xin. "Why don't you advise your friend to give up her infatuation?"
Mu Yu Xin: "..."
If she could convince Song Qi Nian, why would she be wasting her breath talking to him here.
Seeing Shen Chi Yan push the door open and close it, Mu Yu Xin gnashed her teeth in anger. She had changed her mind.
From now on, she wouldn't try to persuade Nian Nian to leave Shen Chi Yan. Since persuasion was useless anyway, she would simply teach Nian Nian how to win him over.
Once he fell in love with Nian Nian, she would make this arrogant man truly taste the bitterness of love.
As soon as Shen Chi Yan entered the room, he saw Song Qi Nian sleeping on the bed.
Very good. He had been running around for her sake, and she, on the other hand, was sleeping so soundly.
Shen Chi Yan's mood was already not great. With the alcohol going to his head, he became even more agitated.
He pushed Song Qi Nian roughly. "Get up."
Unexpectedly, with that push, Song Qi Nian didn't wake up. Her little face turned even paler.
She seemed to be dreaming of something, her brows furrowed, and she was struggling.
Her bloodless lips parted, as if to call for help, but she couldn't utter a sound.
Seeing her pained, desperate, and somewhat broken expression, Shen Chi Yan's drunkenness cleared by half. He grabbed Song Qi Nian's shoulders. "Song Qi Nian, wake up..."
But Song Qi Nian seemed to be trapped in a nightmare; no matter how he called her, she wouldn't wake up.
Suddenly, she tightly hugged his arm. Whether it was the familiar scent she caught or the sense of security her embrace provided, her emotions gradually calmed down, and she became quiet.