"Mr. and Mrs. You're finally home," Aunt Yun said, looking excited.
Shi Xinxin looked at Sheng Chenjin, who was also beaming, and felt a pang of envy.
"Let's go home, I'm tired from the flight," Sheng Chenjin instructed.
The butler took their luggage.
Shi Xinxin turned to Wen Xiaoxiao. "Xiaoxiao, we'll take you home first."
"No need, I'll take her," Gao Yuan interjected before Wen Xiaoxiao could even speak.
Shi Xinxin had noticed this on the plane, so she was happy to let Gao Yuan take Wen Xiaoxiao. "Alright, then I'll leave Xiaoxiao to you. Be careful on the way."
Before Wen Xiaoxiao could even respond to this exchange, Shi Xinxin was already linking arms with Sheng Chenjin and walking away. Tang Tang and Xiao Feng also said their goodbyes and left.
Wen Xiaoxiao looked dazed, unsure of what to do. But seeing everyone else leave, she had no choice but to cling to Gao Yuan.
In the car, Shi Xinxin leaned her head on Sheng Chenjin's shoulder, a happy smile on her face.
"You seem to be in such a good mood?" Sheng Chenjin asked Shi Xinxin.
Shi Xinxin nodded. "Of course! I think Gao Yuan and Wen Xiaoxiao have a chance. I'm happy for them."
Sheng Chenjin, being a man, didn't quite grasp the nuances of such things. He just nodded at Shi Xinxin's words.
"However, Gao Yuan is quite the playboy. Are you really comfortable leaving your friend to him?"
"As long as they're compatible, it's fine. Besides, I believe Gao Yuan might look like a player, but he's actually quite devoted at heart," Shi Xinxin said with great certainty.
"How can you tell?" Sheng Chenjin asked, confused. "I should tell Gao Yuan someone praised him like that, he'd be over the moon."
Shi Xinxin's smile widened. "I just have a feeling, and my feelings are usually spot on. We could even make a bet."
"Sure," Sheng Chenjin agreed. "Although I do have some confidence in Gao Yuan, since you want to bet, I'll play along."
And so, the two of them actually made a wager.
The next day, Shi Xinxin went straight back to the magazine office and canceled her leave, resuming her normal work schedule.
Sheng Chenjin used to drive Shi Xinxin to and from work, but he'd been very busy lately and didn't have the time. Shi Xinxin was very understanding. She wanted to use the driver, but insisted on driving herself.
So, Sheng Chenjin bought Shi Xinxin a car. The excited Shi Xinxin couldn't wait to drive it everywhere.
She became even more enthusiastic about her commute, much to Sheng Chenjin's exasperation.
"Was everything smooth today?" Sheng Chenjin asked Shi Xinxin at dinner, as the car was only a week old.
Shi Xinxin was very excited. "Very smooth! I love it. Sheng Chenjin, you don't need to worry about me. Just focus on your work right now."
"Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll drive you myself," Sheng Chenjin said.
Shi Xinxin waved her hand. "No, that won't do. I have my little baby. You should just work hard and not get distracted by other things."
Hearing Shi Xinxin's words, Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow, looking displeased. "If I'd known, I wouldn't have bought you that car. Now that you have a car, you don't even know who I am."
Hearing Sheng Chenjin's complaint, Shi Xinxin felt she needed to comfort his wounded ego.
She leaned closer to Sheng Chenjin, her voice softening. "How could you say that? I love you the most. The car is just secondary. I'm just excited right now, it'll pass in a while."
Despite Shi Xinxin's words, Sheng Chenjin still looked unhappy.
Shi Xinxin then secretly kissed Sheng Chenjin on the cheek. To her surprise, Sheng Chenjin feigned disgust. "We're eating! You've smeared your lip gloss all over my face."
Hearing Sheng Chenjin say this, Shi Xinxin burst into laughter. "I just wanted to comfort you!"
Now it was Sheng Chenjin's turn to lean closer to Shi Xinxin, his tone becoming very suggestive. "If you really want to comfort me, I have a way. After dinner, I'll personally teach you how to comfort me."
Sheng Chenjin's demeanor made Shi Xinxin's face flush. She quickly shoveled more food into her mouth, pretending not to hear.
"Sheng Chenjin, don't be too arrogant."
Sheng Chenjin looked at Shi Xinxin, her cheeks flushed from his teasing. Her adorable appearance made him want to bite her.
Shi Xinxin was extremely happy during this period, her energy even spilling over into her work, making her seem invigorated.
Of course, Xu Jiayi, whose studio was next door, often saw this. Seeing Shi Xinxin like this, Xu Jiayi felt a great sense of relief. It was a good thing Shi Xinxin had become this way, and it finally confirmed that his decision back then had been the right one.
Shi Xinxin was clearly very happy.
Unexpectedly, Xu Jiayi and Shi Xinxin became friends. They could even sincerely wish each other well. Shi Xinxin knew it wasn't easy for Xu Jiayi, but it was great that he had finally let go of his past feelings and transformed them.
Shi Xinxin looked forward to the day when a girl would appear who would love Xu Jiayi as much as he loved her.
"Did you all hear? Sheng Chenjin seems to have married his fiancée."
"Yes, I heard too. Wasn't it a few months ago that reporters snapped pictures of them at the airport? They even said the ring was this big!"
One of the flamboyantly dressed girls said, making a large gesture with her hand.
"I'm so envious of Sheng Chenjin's wife. Apparently, she's just an ordinary person, and not even that attractive."
"Yeah, being fancied by a rich man means you don't have to worry about anything for the rest of your life."
"So envious."
On the film set, Ye Yun had just finished a scene when she overheard these girls discussing Sheng Chenjin.
When she heard the news, Ye Yun clenched her fists tightly. She just couldn't understand why Sheng Chenjin, who should have been hers, would have another woman trying to snatch him away.
Ye Yun was furious.
"Shi Xinxin, I will make you disappear from this world. Then, Sheng Chenjin will be mine."
Ye Yun thought this, her grip tightening, her anger intensifying.