Chapter 279: Chapter 274: Henpecked Husband? Chapter 279: Chapter 274: Henpecked Husband? Qi Si pressed the small bell without any expression and then ordered a few authentic dishes for Shen Yan.

Seeing his gesture, the looks in the other people’s eyes turned strange again.

Upon arriving at Shenfu Restaurant, Shen Yan saw Qi Si’s bodyguard, Chen Ben.

“Madam, Mr. Qi is waiting inside, I will lead you there.”

“Thank you.”

Shen Yan locked the car and followed Chen Ben’s pace.

“This place is not easy to find, nor is it easy to reserve a seat. Is Mr. Qi here alone or for business?” Shen Yan asked while walking.

“Mr. Qi has an appointment here tonight with Lord and the others,” Chen Ben replied. “Before coming, Mr. Qi made a call to you.”

He was originally supposed to bring Shen Yan along.

Shen Yan nodded, now understanding the situation inside.

Not only was she to dine with Qi Si, but she would also meet Wang Jue and others.

Then Chi Boyuan would be there too.

If these two were present, that Zhai individual would likely be there as well.

This gesture of introducing his brothers to her was something Shen Yan was pleased with; it signified that Qi Si valued her.

Only…

When she met Chi Boyuan later, her previous trip to the Tibetan Region could no longer be concealed.

If Chi Boyuan were to mention the Tibetan Region to Qi Si, would Qi Si start thinking about other matters?

What she feared the most was Qi Si directly finding out about that base.

With such thoughts, Shen Yan entered the private courtyard.

When Shen Yan appeared, everyone’s gazes naturally shifted towards her.

Shen Yan was dressed very fresh today, which complemented the environment here.

She was naturally beautiful; even wearing a sackcloth, she would look good.

So there really wasn’t any question of propriety.

Shen Yan approached Qi Si and smiled: “Mr. Qi!”

This calling of “Mr. Qi” sounded as pleasant as the flow of a clear stream!

Looking at the girl who smiled brightly, everyone froze for a moment.

Is this Shen Yan?

Wasn’t it said that Shen Yan was unwilling to marry Qi Si?

Even the wedding was not celebrated, they just signed a certificate.

Why did it feel like Shen Yan was showing a sort of coy and spoiled demeanor towards Qi Si?

Usually, such behavior is only displayed naturally in front of someone one likes, right?

Although they were married, as for love, even if they hadn’t experienced it, they had seen it and knew what it was about.

Qi Si had already pulled out a chair for her as she entered, responding faintly with a “Hmm.”

The tone even went up a bit at the end.

A very subtle change.

But for those who know Qi Si, it was truly too obvious!

Shen Yan sat down and then looked towards everyone.

Qi Si beckoned the waiter to serve the hot dishes, then made the introductions.

There was no need to introduce Wang Jue and Zhai Hongshen.

Du Yundan smiled at Shen Yan and nodded: “I’ve heard a lot about you; this is a true meeting at last!”

“Hello!” Shen Yan said with a slight smile, turning to Chi Boyuan and nodding again.

Chi Boyuan, as if meeting her for the first time, nodded as a greeting.

Chi Boyuan’s gaze lingered on Shen Yan, subtle yet present.

It really was this Shen Yan!

Recalling the brief encounter in the Tibetan Region, Chi Boyuan narrowed his dark eyes.

Slowly, he moved his gaze away from Shen Yan.

Dinner was served, and seeing everyone had wine before them, Shen Yan said to Qi Si: “Feel free to enjoy yourselves, I’m just here to freeload.”

“Mm.”

Qi Si’s warm gaze shifted away from her and turned cold again as he looked towards several of his friends.

The group: “…”

That was some skilled eye work.

Shen Yan began to eat as soon as she got her food, without any restraint.

She had been sitting there for several hours, and both her buttocks and back were a bit sore, not to mention her hands.

It hadn’t been this way before.

Shen Yan stretched her fingers a bit.

Everyone fell silent for a moment, just watching her.

Qi Si picked up the cup of wine in front of him and drank expressionlessly, as if it were water.

Shen Yan was indeed a bit hungry, and without caring about the gazes from others around her, she said, “The food here is pretty good.”

“Of course, the chefs here are comparable to the royal cooks of ancient times. The dishes at Shenfu Restaurant might not look very exquisite, but they put a lot of effort into the ingredients and seasoning. This fish is free-range from the countryside, free of any high-tech meddling, and this green vegetable hasn’t touched a drop of pesticide…”

Du Yundan explained with a smile.

Shen Yan: “How do you know there’s not a drop of pesticide in it?”

“Because the sign told me so,” Du Yundan replied. “Don’t you think the taste of the dishes here is different?”

“Mm, it is indeed a bit different, but such definitive statements, I think, need a report to be persuasive,” Shen Yan pointed at a fish dish. “Take this fish, for example, it still has a hint of fishiness, unlike real wild fish. No matter how much you’re raising them on grass rather than feed, there’s still a difference in taste.”

Du Yundan was taken aback, then asked with a smile, “You seem to know quite a lot about food, huh?”

Shen Yan certainly couldn’t say that she had run around in the jungle for over a decade and eaten lots of wildlife.

“I’ve done quite a few survival shows, and the fish I caught were all freshwater and wild, so I learned to distinguish good from bad after eating them a lot.”

“Mm, that’s something we need to improve on, then. You’re right, there’s definitely a difference between wild and pond-raised fish.” Du Yundan acted as if he took note of that.

“It seems you two are having a good conversation. How about changing places to continue your discussion?” Wang Jue said with a tease.

Du Yundan glanced at Qi Si and cleared his throat, “I just want everyone to eat with peace of mind.”

“Alright, we know Shenfu Restaurant is owned by your family, no need to show off,” Wang Jue waved his hand, unimpressed.

Du Yundan just smiled and took a sip of his drink.

Seeing that no one was talking, Shen Yan focused on eating again.

Qi Si noticed she was eating faster than usual and placed a bowl of soup in front of her, “Nobody’s going to take it from you.”

Shen Yan smiled awkwardly, “I only had a quick lunch.”

During a break, Shen Yan had asked for two plain steamed buns, which she nibbled on while writing quickly.

She was so engaged that she wasn’t thinking about eating.

It was only after she came out that she felt hungry.

The difference between mental work and physical labor was quite clear.

Qi Si didn’t ask what she did when she went to meet her friends.

Shen Yan ate quickly. After putting down her chopsticks, she looked at Qi Si, “Mr. Qi, are you going to continue drinking? Will I be disturbing you guys if I stay here?”

Once Shen Yan had finished eating, Qi Si also stood up.

“Eh? Grandpa Qi, you’re leaving already?” Wang Jue was surprisingly caught off guard.

“Let’s call it a day,” Qi Si gestured to Du Yundan as a sign of gratitude for the invitation.

Du Yundan blinked, “But we haven’t finished our conversation.”

“Whatever it is, we can talk on the phone.”

Shen Yan stood up as well and said, “I can go back by myself, Mr. Qi…”

Qi Si had no intention of staying, “Let’s go.”

“Oh,” Shen Yan greeted them and then followed Qi Si out.

“Holy shit! I must be going blind!” Du Yundan said a bit dramatically, “Even though these two didn’t converse much or exchange glances, I still feel there’s an indescribable sweetness, it’s giving me goosebumps!”

“Damn it, has Grandpa Qi become whipped or what? It’s a common sight for others, but just based on his actions just now, having his wife finish eating and then protecting her as she leaves, it’s enough to shock the entire Beijing circle!”

After saying this, Wang Jue forcefully gulped down a drink to steady his nerves!

The others also quietly lifted their glasses.

“Boyuan, can you drink?” Zhai Hongshen suddenly asked.

Chi Boyuan sipped a little and then set it down, “Just water.”

They thought he could hide his pouring of the drink from them!

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