A Twisted Love Affair-Chapter 194: Daddy, mommy, let’s wait for Xixi to be buried..."_1

「Later.」

One gloomy, drizzly day, Shen Jing happened to see the Zhou Family’s motorcade from Shanghai leaving the airport, heading to the West District. In this area, the West District’s elite all dined at the Zhou Family’s establishments. This had nothing to do with Shen Jing, who lived in the Eastern District. In this city, the Eastern and Western Districts represented different social classes. One could say she had even less connection with the Zhou Family of the West District.

Hearing Xie Qinyang ramble on, "The old madam made a special trip for a meal and a chat. I went with my grandfather to the Zhou residence that day too. Tsk, all those people whose names I’d only ever heard in Beijing but had never met in person—I saw every single one of them that day."

Shen Jing merely responded with an indifferent "Oh." Since she didn’t ask further, Xie Qinyang didn’t elaborate.

"The two old madams had some matters to discuss, but nothing too significant. In the end, they had dinner together and then returned to Shanghai," Xie Qinyang said.

Shen Jing had never met the old madam from Shanghai, but rumor had it she was a formidable figure—taciturn, yet capable of exuding an oppressive aura without uttering a word.

"They dote on Zhou Luchen immensely. At this point, apart from matters concerning Zhou Luchen’s marriage, there’s hardly anything else that would prompt the elderly madams to personally intervene and exert themselves," Shen Jing remarked.

Xie Qinyang was stunned. How could she guess so accurately?

It wasn’t really about being accurate, Shen Jing mused. The Zhou Family lacked nothing. Currently, the only thing missing was a granddaughter-in-law. The elder son had become a Monk, his governor and conception vessels were blocked. The younger one was a philanderer, so they needed to secure the family’s reputation by settling him down first.

「Evening.」

Xie Qinyang dragged her to the Aman Summer Palace.

She didn’t know who had organized the gathering, but in any case, she didn’t recognize any of those wealthy third-generation scions.

Xie Qinyang explained, "It’s a party Cheng Siheng is hosting to welcome some tycoons to Beijing."

Even before they reached the entrance, knowing someone from the Cheng Family was at this dinner party made Shen Jing instantly reluctant to go.

So, Xie Qinyang had no choice but to decline their invitation.

「Outside the hotel.」

Leaning against the car with Xie Qinyang, they chatted about where to go out that night. Neither of them was keen on going home; both single, they found sleep elusive.

"Seventh Brother..."

Hearing that voice, Shen Jing felt her entire body go soft, and she instinctively turned to look. The beautiful woman who had spoken was nestled in the embrace of an imposing man in a suit. From a distance, it was hard to tell what sweet nothings they were exchanging, but the air around them was thick with silent, tender affection.

A burly bodyguard carried the tycoon’s wife’s handbag in his left hand and held the hand of their eldest daughter with his right. The little girl, about five years old and dressed in a black princess gown, waddled along happily behind them.

"Daddy, Mommy, wait for Xixi..." the little girl’s voice cooed, soft and sweet.

How could such an adorable child exist? Where did one even find such genes? It was such a heartwarming scene that Shen Jing couldn’t tear her eyes away. The glamorous actress was even more beautiful in person than on screen.

She finally understood the feeling of fans who shipped real-life couples. What was her name again? It felt like a long time ago, when she had gone to Hong Kong to perform Pingtan for Mrs. Cao, she had met this actress.

Sensing her unspoken questions, Xie Qinyang explained, "They’re from Hong Kong—connected to the Song Family and the Sijin Courtyard. That family of three were all guests at the Zhou residence yesterday."

"You don’t know them?"

"No, I don’t," Shen Jing said, shaking her head.

Xie Qinyang remarked, "No wonder you’re not into celebrities. Those two are always so secretive about everything."

Shen Jing leaned against the car, silently watching as the Sijin Courtyard’s car came to pick up the family of three.

Xie Qinyang glanced down and chuckled. "What’s so fascinating about a loving couple? Careful, or they might come over and gouge your eyes out."

Shen Jing quickly looked away. "Is it that serious?"

Xie Qinyang laughed. "Just kidding! This is a society ruled by law; who would dare to gouge out your eyeballs? Luchen would go ballistic trying to get revenge for you."

"Stop teasing me," Shen Jing said, genuinely enjoying the sight of affectionate couples. "I just find it aesthetically pleasing."

"I’ll take you to see something even more aesthetically pleasing," Xie Qinyang said, a cigarette dangling from his lips as he opened the door of his sports car. "Get in."