"That's all there is between us. I don't know what her purpose is for returning this time, but if she tries to do anything that will hurt our relationship, I will never forgive her."
As he said this, Sheng Chenjin's expression turned serious. Even in front of Shi Xinxin, he couldn't be gentle when facing a detestable woman like Ding Muyu.
"Don't be like that. I'm also at fault here. She made me realize I'm too timid. I'll strengthen myself from now on and become a woman worthy of you."
"In the whole world, only you are willing to be with me," Sheng Chenjin said, lowering his head to kiss Shi Xinxin. However, when she wasn't paying attention, he flipped over and pinned her down.
At first, Shi Xinxin was enjoying his kiss, but later she realized Sheng Chenjin had improper intentions. She managed to slip out of his embrace while she still had room to move.
"You haven't had your porridge yet." Seeing Shi Xinxin's flushed face, Sheng Chenjin smiled. Although they had already been intimate, she still seemed very shy.
He decided to let her have her way, not wanting to force her. After all, she was destined to be his woman.
Shi Xinxin, flustered, pretended not to know what had just happened. She reached for the porridge, only to find it had gone cold. What a forgetful mind.
She had been so caught up in her worries that she had forgotten Sheng Chenjin was suffering from a stomachache and hadn't fed him the porridge.
"The porridge here is cold. I'll go get you another bowl from the pot." Shi Xinxin picked up the bowl and walked towards the kitchen.
Sheng Chenjin reclined lazily on the sofa and said, "Don't bother. Do I really look like a patient?"
Shi Xinxin suddenly came to her senses and looked over. Sheng Chenjin on the sofa was like a lazy yet strong lion.
"So you were lying to me?" Shi Xinxin's voice suddenly rose an octave. Sheng Chenjin, on the sofa, looked indifferent, even showing a hint of mockery towards her.
His objective had been achieved anyway, so Shi Xinxin's anger was useless. "If you still want me to explain why I feigned illness, I don't mind using more convincing practical actions to persuade you."
Shi Xinxin stood there in anger, holding the bowl of porridge, contemplating whether to splash it on him. What a rogue!
"Oh, right, you should have heated water when you got back, right? I'm tired after a long day, I want to take a bath," Sheng Chenjin casually picked up the remote from the coffee table and turned on the TV, acting completely like the master of the house.
And the real owner of this apartment, Shi Xinxin, was being ordered around like a little maid. Shi Xinxin dared not speak out of anger, because she had indeed forgotten to turn on the water heater when she returned.
If she sulked and refused now, neither of them would have hot water for the night. She could only angrily clean up the kitchen mess and then attend to the next task.
Sheng Chenjin watched her move around the dozens of square meters of space, doing chores, and a sense of warmth welled up in his heart. This felt like home.
Although the luxury of the villa had long made Sheng Chenjin forget about household chores, he had always hoped for a day when he could cook dinner with the one he loved, clean the house together, and do laundry, living a life like ordinary couples.
Superior material conditions shouldn't be a barrier between a couple. He could provide Shi Xinxin with a better life, but he also hoped to have a good marital relationship with her.
Soon, the hot water was ready. Shi Xinxin walked over and kicked Sheng Chenjin, "If you want to take a bath, hurry up. I want to wash too."
Sheng Chenjin got up from the sofa and stretched. He lowered his head with a playful look and asked, "Since you're in a hurry, why don't we go together?"
Shi Xinxin's face immediately turned red. She pushed Sheng Chenjin away and said, "Don't even think about it! Hurry up and go!" As soon as she finished speaking, a clean bath towel was thrown directly at Sheng Chenjin's face.
When he removed the towel, he had already been pushed into the bathroom and the door was closed. He smiled foolishly, looking at the new bath towel in his hand. The bathroom wasn't large, but it had everything he needed.
A new toothbrush had been placed, but due to the sudden arrival, there was no new rinsing cup. The toothbrush was in the same cup as Shi Xinxin's. This felt really good.
Sheng Chenjin began to wash himself with satisfaction. Shi Xinxin, meanwhile, was tidying up the sofa in the living room, which had been messed up by Sheng Chenjin.
Suddenly, she realized that this felt like what it was like for a couple to live together. In the villa, Shi Xinxin wouldn't have had the chance to do these things herself.
Moreover, the villa had more space, and the distance between them was greater, so they couldn't communicate as they had today. A happy smile slowly spread across Shi Xinxin's face. She hoped she could continue doing these chores forever.
The next morning, Sheng Chenjin woke up on the sofa. Last night, he had thought that in such a small apartment, he would have the chance to sleep with his fiancée.
But to his surprise, Shi Xinxin was very firm. After her shower, she went into the bedroom and dragged Sheng Chenjin, who had already gotten into bed, out, unceremoniously locking him outside the bedroom.
Helpless, he had no choice but to endure the night on the sofa with the quilt. He had to climb into the master's position quickly. No matter how comfortable sleeping on the sofa was, it was far inferior to a spacious bed.
After much deliberation, Sheng Chenjin decided to take Shi Xinxin back to the villa. Not to mention the increased warmth he could feel with two people in the small apartment, Sheng Chenjin was too intimidated by that sofa to ever compliment it again.
Back at the villa, although they still slept in separate rooms, at least Sheng Chenjin had his own bed.
With Sheng Chenjin's explanation, Shi Xinxin no longer worried about him and gradually strengthened her resolve. To others, she looked like she had left the ranks of the lonely and was throwing herself wholeheartedly into her work.
Every day, Shi Xinxin would arrive at the office with a vibrant energy. Everyone envied her good fortune.
However, Ding Muyu, on the other hand, felt like she needed to find a sorcerer for an exorcism. She had been unable to get over the incident at the restaurant.
She had wanted to find Gao Yuan, Sheng Chenjin's capable assistant and a good friend from their university days, for help. But Gao Yuan refused her halfway through her explanation and later stopped answering her calls.
She couldn't imagine how Sheng Chenjin, who had doted on her so much before, would now speak such harsh words to her because of a woman who couldn't compare to her.
After returning home, she confined herself to her room for a long time, unable to figure out the problem. Her parents had tried to comfort her many times, but there was still no improvement.