The next day, Shiyin and Zhou Chengyuan returned to her parents’ house.

When they arrived, Tang Yulin was instructing the servants to prepare dinner.

As soon as she saw her beloved daughter, she rushed over and said with a worried expression, “You’ve lost weight, you’ve lost weight.”

Shiyin was speechless. “Mom, how could I have lost weight? It’s only been a day. Look, I’m still chubby!” She pinched her cheeks.

Tang Yulin didn’t care about whether she was chubby or not. She was saying this to Zhou Chengyuan, implying that Shiyin wasn’t doing well at Zhou’s house.

Shiyin secretly glanced at Zhou Chengyuan. He was calm and didn’t seem affected by her mother’s words.

He couldn’t have misunderstood.

He simply didn’t want to argue with her mother.

He probably thought her mother’s level was too low for him to bother with.

During lunch, Zhou Chengyuan diligently served Shiyin food. He wouldn’t let her reach for the dishes herself, insisting on feeding her personally.

Since her parents were present, Shiyin couldn’t say anything. She could only let him feed her, even when it came to soup. Zhou Chengyuan would scoop a spoonful, blow on it, and test the temperature with his lips before feeding it to her.

Shiyin felt like he was feeding a three-year-old child.

He was putting on a show!

“I don’t want anymore,” Shiyin shook her head. “I’m full.”

Zhou Chengyuan had half a bowl of soup left. He put down the spoon and used a napkin to wipe Shiyin’s mouth. “Then eat some more vegetables,” he said softly.

Everyone watched as he finished the remaining soup.

Shiyin blinked, looking at Shi Mingyuan and Tang Yulin who were sitting opposite them. They were both shocked. No one had ever expected Zhou Chengyuan to drink someone else’s leftover soup.

Tang Yulin, in particular, was astonished. This meal completely changed her perception of Zhou Chengyuan.

Although she didn’t involve herself in business matters and hadn’t interacted much with Zhou Chengyuan before, she knew he was a cold and aloof person, someone who valued his dignity.

She had even heard that a wealthy heiress from the Nie family had pursued him, only to be rejected by Zhou Chengyuan, and rejected harshly.

Tang Yulin thought he wouldn’t be gentle or caring towards girls. She never imagined he could be so attentive to Shiyin.

This truly surprised her.

If he could be so good to Shiyin, it would bring some comfort to her as a mother.

After lunch, Shi Mingyuan and Zhou Chengyuan went to the study to play chess. They also discussed company matters while playing.

Shiyin didn’t understand and wasn’t interested in listening. As she was sipping on her strawberry milk, she wanted to slip out of the study and go back to her room for a rest. However, Tang Yulin came in with tea. After setting it down, she pulled Shiyin into her bedroom.

Tang Yulin asked her to sit on the bed and inquired, “Shiyin, tell Mom the truth. How have you been these past two days at Zhou’s house? Did they bully you?”

Shiyin laughed and said helplessly, “I’ve been fine, Mom. Don’t worry. Who would dare bully me? I have the Shi family behind me, and my uncle is here. No one would dare treat me badly.”

“Then…” Tang Yulin leaned closer and asked Shiyin with a mischievous look, “How is Zhou Chengyuan?”

Shiyin was initially confused and casually replied, “He’s fine.”

“Really?” Tang Yulin widened her eyes, surprised and delighted. “You guys… How long?”

Shiyin’s eyes widened in shock. She sucked on her straw, choking on the strawberry milk and coughing uncontrollably.

“Cough, cough, cough…” Shiyin’s face flushed red, and she frowned in annoyance. “Mom!”

“What!” Tang Yulin glared at Shiyin. “Can’t your mom ask?”

“I’m concerned about your sex life,” she began to nag. “What if he’s not, you know, up to it? You two can’t just keep avoiding it, can you?”

Although Shi Mingyuan and Shiyin had discussed the terms of their marriage, Tang Yulin was unaware of it.

In Tang Yulin’s eyes, although it was an arranged marriage, her daughter had actually married and become someone else’s wife. Therefore, as a mother, she naturally cared about her daughter’s sex life.

After all, her daughter’s husband had health problems.

She was actually quite worried. What if Zhou Chengyuan really wasn’t up to it? Wouldn’t her Shiyin be miserable, without a normal sex life?

Shiyin’s cheeks were flushed. She suddenly remembered Zhou Chengyuan insisting on touching him that morning…

His body wasn’t that bad. Although he didn’t have abs, he was just skinny, not to the point of being bony.

He couldn’t be… that way, right?

So, she blinked her eyes and vaguely said, “He’s not… not up to it…”

Shiyin’s voice was low, and Tang Yulin didn’t hear clearly. She asked again, “What?”

“I said he’s fine!” Shiyin’s face was even redder, and her voice raised slightly.

Tang Yulin’s eyes lit up. “He’s not… impotent? That’s good, that’s good!”

“Mom can rest assured!” Tang Yulin said with a smile. “Then you guys must have done it, right? Mom is waiting to hold a big, fat grandson!”

Shiyin: “…”

There was no such thing as “doing it”! They were purely innocent and hadn’t done anything!

She just… felt like he wasn’t that way, so she said that.

The two women in the room were completely unaware that Zhou Chengyuan, pushed by Chen Meng, had just come out of the study with Shi Mingyuan and was now standing outside the bedroom door.

They heard everything.

Zhou Chengyuan, sitting in his wheelchair, curled his lips, quickly suppressing the faint smile.

Shi Mingyuan turned to look at him, his eyes filled with annoyance, as if he were looking at a pig who had stolen his cabbage.

Zhou Chengyuan was in a good mood now. He was already planning how to tease Shiyin tonight. He didn’t care about Shi Mingyuan’s gaze.

After all, Shiyin was now his. Even if Shi Mingyuan popped his eyeballs out, he couldn’t do anything.

They were a legal couple, after all.

Since Shiyin was going to Qingyang tomorrow and wouldn’t be back for three or four months, she stayed at home for dinner with Shi Mingyuan and Tang Yulin.

After dinner, Shiyin went back to Zhou’s house with Zhou Chengyuan.

On the way, Shiyin chatted with Meng Ran for a while. Meng Ran originally planned to pick Shiyin up tomorrow morning, but Shiyin thought about how she no longer lived at the Shi family’s house and hadn’t told Meng Ran about the marriage. So, she suggested meeting at the company tomorrow.

Shiyin wasn’t trying to hide it from Meng Ran. After all, they were partners, and she should let Meng Ran know. Otherwise, if something unexpected happened, Meng Ran wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Shiyin just wanted to tell Meng Ran and her assistant Xiaomeng about it in person tomorrow.

Although she would inevitably be scolded by Meng Ran, it would be better than being yelled at over the phone.

She was sure that if she told her now, Meng Ran would call her immediately and scold her mercilessly.

Most importantly, Zhou Chengyuan was right there. If he heard her being scolded by her manager, she would be embarrassed.

She had to maintain some dignity, right?

So, she decided to talk to Meng Ran about it when Zhou Chengyuan wasn’t around.

After returning home, Shiyin took her clothes and went into the bathroom.

Zhou Chengyuan sat in his study, searching online. He easily found the person’s contact information.

He curled his lips, entered the number, and dialed.

“Hello,” Zhou Chengyuan’s voice was low and cold, “This is Zhou Chengyuan.”

…

After taking a shower, Shiyin came out in slippers and pushed open the study door. She leaned against the door frame and said, “Uncle, I filled the bathtub for you. Go take a bath.”

Zhou Chengyuan used his hand to support himself on the table and stood up slowly. He walked towards Shiyin and stopped in front of her. He lowered his eyes and asked with a smile, “Shiyin, do you want to help me?”

Help… you take a bath?

Shiyin blinked. “Can I say no?”

Zhou Chengyuan raised an eyebrow. “You can.”

“But you only have one chance to say no tonight.”

Shiyin: “?”

What does that mean?

After Zhou Chengyuan finished speaking, he slowly walked towards the bathroom.

Hey, dude, finish what you’re saying before you leave.

After he closed the bathroom door, Shiyin suddenly widened her eyes.

Only one chance to say no tonight?

She already used it!

Then what about… her?

Huh?!

Shiyin quickly ran to the bathroom door, knocked on it, and said in a flattering tone, “Uncle?”

Zhou Chengyuan calmly said from inside, “You can come in. The door isn’t locked.”

Forget it, never mind. I’ll just stay outside.

“Ah, that is… that…” Shiyin said in a slightly pitiful tone, “Do we have any painkillers at home? My stomach hurts.”

Zhou Chengyuan didn’t say anything. Shiyin stood at the door and heard the sound of water splashing. After a while, the man opened the door, only wearing a towel around his waist.

Shiyin bit her lip, slightly hunched over, her face pale. She looked up, pouting pitifully. “It hurts…”

Zhou Chengyuan picked her up and walked towards the bed. Shiyin was shocked and looked at him.

Wow!

He can actually carry her.

“You…” Shiyin’s words revealed a hint of surprise, “Are you really that strong?”

Zhou Chengyuan put her on the bed. His hands were on either side of her head, and he leaned down, his breath mingling with hers. “What do you think, Shiyin?”

Shiyin’s face flushed, and then she heard him say, “Men can’t be weak.”

“Otherwise, how can I confidently accept your approval of me?” He curled his lips and rubbed his nose against hers, his voice low and slightly hoarse. “Hmm? Didn’t Shiyin say I’m fine?”

Shiyin’s face turned crimson, and her earlobes were burning.

Damn, damn, damn!

He actually heard her conversation with Tang Yulin?!

“Do you want to try and see how good I am?” Zhou Chengyuan tempted her in a husky voice.

Before Shiyin could speak, her lips were kissed lightly.

Shiyin’s body froze, and her toes stretched out.

Zhou Chengyuan’s kiss deepened slowly. Shiyin was initially stunned, but then she realized his hand was already wandering on her body.

The worst part was, she didn’t resist his touch

Had she been single for too long and wanted to release some tension… this damn physiological need!

Shiyin struggled slightly, but it was useless.

She was kissed by Zhou Chengyuan, lost in the moment, panting. Suddenly, she frowned.

Did she eat something bad tonight? Why does it hurt?

No, it hurts…

As soon as Shiyin realized, a large hand covered that part of her.

She widened her eyes in panic and grabbed his wrist. “Don’t…”

Before Shiyin could finish, the man’s hand lifted, and a drop of bright red blood hung from his middle finger.

Shiyin covered her flushed face and mumbled, “I told you, my stomach hurts.”

Actually, she didn’t even know herself. She just pretended to have a stomachache to get her period. Now, it actually came!

Damn, it really came!