Chapter 60

Shi Chengyu’s hands gradually warmed up. Seeing for himself that she was okay, he relaxed and immediately wanted to help her to the sofa nearby, but Shen Chutang refused.

Everyone in the living room was sitting, only he was standing. So when Shen Chutang looked at him, it was like a scene of interrogating a criminal. But he had insisted on standing.

Shen Gengli sighed and spoke, “Chengyu, you and Tangtang should sit over there.”

“Tangtang, be good.” Shi Chengyu bent down and whispered to her. Even in such a situation, his voice was still gentle.

Shen Chutang looked at the scar on his face, her eyes welled up again. She limped over to the sofa and sat down, but she continued to speak, “Brother Chengyu is an adult, that’s true. But it was my fault. You can’t let him bear the consequences just because he’s older than me.”

Both sets of parents were stunned, while the three brothers frowned, still unable to accept the fact that Shen Chutang liked Shi Chengyu.

“Is it wrong to like someone? Is it wrong just because we grew up together?”

“I was the one who wanted to kiss him. If you have to say who did wrong, it’s me. I’ve been wanting to…”

Shi Chengyu raised his hand and covered her mouth, stopping her from speaking.

Shen Chutang was usually quiet and well-behaved. Today, her words were sharp and forceful, like Shi Chengyu, like Shen Sichen, and even had a hint of Shen Yanheng.

No one had ever seen her like this. They were all stunned for a moment.

It took Shi Chengyu a while to let go of her hand, under Shen Chutang’s angry gaze, “Tangtang, go eat first. I’ll talk to them, okay?”

Shen Chutang snorted, crossed her arms, and turned her head to the side. Tears were still in her eyes, but her attitude was firm.

Shi Chengyu coaxed her softly, “You’ve said your piece. Now it’s my turn. Go wash up first. We’ll eat together later, okay?”

Shen Chutang’s attitude softened a little. She looked at him, “What do you want to say?”

Would he reject her?

“Tangtang, I’ve never rejected any of your gifts.”

But it’s not possible now.

Shi Chengyu smiled gently, giving her a reassurance.

The maid pushed a wheelchair over. Shi Chengyu stood up and extended his arm towards her. Shen Chutang hesitated for a moment, took his arm and sat down. She looked up at him, “Then I’ll wait for you. If you don’t come, I won’t eat.”

After sending Shen Chutang away, Shi Chengyu walked to the center of the living room and slowly knelt down in front of Shen’s parents. He kowtowed once, cleanly and decisively, without any hesitation.

He was more disheveled than he had ever been. A button was missing from his shirt, his pants had some dirt on the knees, his hair was messy, and his lip was bruised. He completely lacked his usual noble and elegant air.

But Shi Chengyu didn’t seem to care. His tone was serious and solemn, “Uncle Shen, Aunt Shen, I’m serious about Tangtang.” He raised his head, his eyes sincere and determined, “I love her.”

“No matter how many years pass, as long as she still likes me, I’ll stay by her side.”

He said he loved Shen Chutang, but he didn’t say he loved her in return. For Shen Chutang, as long as she liked him, that was enough.

“I will always be faithful to her.”

Forever is a very abstract word, but when it came out of his mouth, almost everyone present believed that he could do it.

“I know your concerns. You’re afraid that I’m not sincere about Tangtang, and you’re afraid that Tangtang is just having a fling, that she doesn’t know what liking or loving is.” He continued with a slight smile, “But Tangtang is very smart. She’s also more mature than we think.”

“For me, it doesn’t matter if it’s a fling or if she wants to be with me forever. I’m willing to do either. As long as I’m alive, I’ll take responsibility for Tangtang’s affairs.”

He humbled himself greatly, as if this was already a good thing.

After saying this, it would be unreasonable for the Shen family to refuse, especially since Tangtang had “assaulted” him.

Shen Gengli cleared his throat, “First, Tangtang can’t date before she graduates from high school.”

“Second, you can’t touch her inappropriately before she turns twenty.”

“Third, Tangtang is our treasure. We can support her. If one day you don’t like her anymore, just send her back to us. Don’t bully her.”

“Absolutely not.”

Shi Chengyu’s smile was tinged with tears. He bowed again and kowtowed, “Shi Chengyu vows here, I will never break this promise.”

Chen Musheng stepped forward and helped him up, “Alright, alright. Chengyu looks like he hasn’t rested well. Go upstairs and wash up and change clothes.”

“Wanyu, why don’t you let the child rest before bringing him here?”

Xue Wanyu was wiping her tears, “We wanted to, but he was sitting outside when we came. He’s stubborn as a mule.”

“It’s a good thing for that stinky boy!” Shen Sichen said in dissatisfaction.

“Brother Chengyu is good to Tangtang. Besides, we grew up together. We know him well.”

“What do you mean know him well? He’s an old fox.”

Shen Yanheng said, “No matter what kind of old fox he is outside, he’ll always be Shi Chengyu in front of Tangtang.”

He would worry when he saw Shen Chutang injured, he would be unreservedly vulnerable, he would cry, and sometimes he would even act spoiled to Shen Chutang. He would laugh and cry, all for Shen Chutang. These were not fake.

Shen Sichen didn’t retort this time. He thought about it and realized that it was true.

No matter what he was like outside, he was always gentle, always patient, always sincere in front of Shen Chutang.

“Gengli, I’m really sorry.” Shi Hexun stepped forward and patted Shen Gengli on the shoulder.

Shen Gengli snorted and dodged, “Press your lip before you say sorry! You’re the old fox compared to Chengyu!”

Shi Hexun laughed awkwardly, “Not to mention that, we’ve also watched Tangtang grow up. We’ve long considered her our daughter. If Chengyu bullies her, we definitely won’t let him off the hook.”

Besides, Shi Chengyu didn’t seem like someone who would bully Shen Chutang. Even if it meant being scolded by his own father, he would still bring her home.

“What, your daughter? She’s our Shen family’s daughter! If you want a daughter, go have one yourself!” Shen Gengli was like a lit firecracker when he heard those words. He even looked at Shi Hexun with displeasure.

“I only agreed to let the two of them get together because I saw that Tangtang likes Chengyu. If one day Tangtang doesn’t like him anymore, take your son and leave!”

“Okay, okay. Don’t be angry, old brother. I’ll apologize by drinking with you tonight.”

Shi Hexun put his arm around his shoulder again, “I’m not angry anymore, I’m not angry anymore. I apologize.”

“You’re so old, and you’re still acting like a kid.”

Chen Musheng pulled Xue Wanyu’s hand and complained. Watching the two fifty-year-old men arguing, it was childish and boring.

Shi Chengyu had already gone upstairs. He had wanted to eat with Shen Chutang first, but he was sent back to his room to wash up.

After taking a shower, Shi Chengyu sat on the rug. Shen Chutang took a towel and wiped his hair, “Are you stupid?”

Shi Chengyu didn’t say anything. He just looked up at her. Shen Chutang couldn’t reach.

“Come closer.”

Shi Chengyu said, “Don’t wipe it. Let’s eat.”

No matter what, Shen Chutang’s affairs were the most important thing to him. It was true for eating, for sleeping. He was always stubborn about these things.