After Being Cyber Bullied, She Reveals Her True Identity

Chapter 322: Chapter 317: Silent Display of Affection Chapter 322: Chapter 317: Silent Display of Affection In front of the restaurant.

Shen Zuo had declined an invite from a business partner and was outside waiting for his family.

He was startled to see two groups approaching from a distance and quickly strode forward.

“Honey!”

“Tingting!”

The thick-skinned pair didn’t care about the public setting and were being affectionate again.

Shen Zheng: “…”

Gu Ting simply couldn’t take it anymore, desperately needing her husband to soothe her soul.

“Have you been waiting long?” Gu Ting held on to Shen Zuo’s hand without letting go.

Shen Zuo held on tightly, speaking tenderly, “I just parted ways with our partners, and I see you’re sweated out. Are you tired from playing?”

“Can the two of you not be indecent in public?” Shen Zheng rolled his eyes speechlessly.

“What do you know, kid,” Shen Zuo gave him a glance, thinking his son was good for nothing other than inheriting the company’s business.

Look at others; their children were already born. What about him? Not even a girlfriend. Waste!

Annoyed by their PDA, why doesn’t he find a wife to show off as well?

Shen Zheng kept silent without response.

Shen Yan glanced around and suddenly pulled Qi Si’s hand, gesturing for him to bend down.

Those behind them were shocked to see Qi Si willingly leaning over, affectionately drawing close to Shen Yan to listen.

Even without seeing Qi Si’s expression, his gentle and affectionate posture conveyed an indulgent tenderness in his eyes.

Zhai Xilan’s eyes widened in disbelief.

This simply wasn’t the Qi Si they knew.

Someone dared to tug at Qi Si’s sleeve, asked him to bend down, and he complied.

Most importantly, that someone was Shen Yan!

Qi Ran opened his mouth, thinking to comfort Zhai Xilan with a few words, but his gaze fell on the affectionate couple ahead, heaving a silent sigh, momentarily wanting to advise Zhai Xilan to give up.

None of them had anticipated Qi Si to make such a stunning change for Shen Yan, it felt surreal, like a dream.

Qi Si leaned in, his dark eyes fixated on the slightly upturned face of Shen Yan.

Her lush lips opening and closing within his view, the words coming out were enough to send his blood rushing in reverse.

“Next time I could please Mr. Qi in another way…” Shen Yan whispered quickly by his ear, then hurriedly ran ahead, entering the restaurant first with her family.

Qi Si’s eyes darkened in an instant, steadfastly watching her figure enter, his Adam’s apple moving with a few swallows.

The words she had just said almost made him lose control, to pull her aside and not bother with dinner, to head home first.

But remembering the Shen Family was present, Qi Si suppressed those thoughts.

He entered emotionlessly, his expression grim.

The greeter by the door, upon seeing Qi Si’s expression, choked back their greeting, their smile becoming rigid.

*

This place only had booths.

So upon entering, standing there allowed one to have a full view of the restaurant.

The spot Zhai Hongshen reserved and the one Qi Si reserved were completely opposite ends, a good distance apart.

Those dining here were somewhat significant figures from Beijing.

Seeing both groups entering one after another, the less prominent guests came forward to greet them smilingly, while the more distinguished only received a single greeting from Qi Si.

Many, upon recognizing Shen Zuo and planning to disturb him, retracted their steps upon seeing the family gathered for a meal.

Once seated, they were finally able to enjoy their meal.

Shen Yan, being a public figure, was somewhat known by those present, with many young people following the entertainment industry quietly discussing her with the elders at their table.

They had ordered the restaurant’s signature dishes.

Shen Yan and Qi Si naturally sat together, with Shen Zuo and his wife opposite them, while single-dog Shen Zheng sat alone to one side, forming a triangular arrangement.

After seating, scalding glances unintentionally slid over Shen Yan’s fair hands, pale as Jade.

Shen Yan stiffly withdrew beneath the table, daring not to meet Qi Si’s deep and intense gaze.

The Shen Family had no idea that behind their backs, Shen Yan had whispered the kind of blush-inducing, heart-racing words to Qi Si; his presence now seemed even colder than it had been outside, almost freezing everything within several meters.

Gu Ting shifted the menu in her hand, her heart wailing with despair.

How could she digest this meal properly?

So.

What could have changed in just a few short minutes?

She had just thawed out, and now she was stiffened up again.

Such misfortune.

Gu Ting kept making frantic eye signals at Shen Yan.

Gathering her courage, Shen Yan asked Qi Si, “Mr. Qi, do you have to return to the company after this?”

“Mm.”

As soon as Shen Yan spoke, the stiff atmosphere finally began to loosen.

“It just so happens we met here,” said Shen Zuo. “After eating, let’s have a separate chat about the collaboration.”

Qi Si nodded.

Without stopping, he poured a glass of warm water for Shen Yan and reached for the appetizers that had just arrived.

He almost went so far as to feed Shen Yan himself.

His actions were very natural.

The three from the Shen Family watched quietly.

Perhaps it was because of the small gestures Qi Si made for Shen Yan, frequently picking food for her, ensuring she ate first, before he elegantly started to eat himself.

The three members of the Shen Family were forced to watch a silent display of affection!

Indeed.

In their eyes, the way Qi Si and Shen Yan were acting was a blatant show of affection!

Previously, they had been worried that the couple might not get along well, but from this, it seemed they had worried needlessly.

Although there was not much conversation between them, the atmosphere felt comfortable.

Seeing this, the three members of the Shen Family were reassured about the marriage.

They no longer had to worry about whether they could digest their meal.

*

After the meal, Qi Si joined Shen Zuo and Shen Zheng in another part of the restaurant to discuss business in a private leisure space.

Shen Yan and Gu Ting did not interfere; they went outside to walk about, waiting for the men to finish their talk before leaving together.

As soon as she stepped out, Gu Ting asked Shen Yan to wait for a moment and went back inside to use the restroom.

Shen Yan stood at the entrance, looking at the scenery ahead.

Groups of people were coming and going, glancing at her now and then.

Shen Yan pretended not to notice the pointing and whispering behind her.

While waiting, the entrance became eerily quiet.

The sound of a wheelchair sliding approached from behind, and without turning, Shen Yan knew who was drawing near.

She stepped aside to allow the approaching wheelchair to use the ramp beside the stairs.

The wheelchair stopped next to Shen Yan.

“Shen Yan, I never expected things to turn out this way. That incident—I never issued any death order; I admit, those people were indeed hired by me, but I didn’t want them to do that. I only wanted them to track your movements, nothing more,” Zhai Xilan explained to Shen Yan with a bitter smile.

Shen Yan did not even glance at her, much less respond.

“You’re right; I don’t have the right to talk to you, and even less right to ask for your forgiveness, especially since I was the one who made the mistake first. But that was not my intention.”

As Zhai Xilan spoke, she reached out to touch Shen Yan, but sensing the movement, Shen Yan stepped aside.

At that moment, Zhai Xilan’s wheelchair charged down the slope beside her.

People behind her cried out in shock.

“Xilan!”

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