She didn't know how Shu Yan ended up in the second lounge and had that scandalous affair with Young Master Han.
However, she could imagine that Shu Yan must have gone to the lounge to catch her being intimate with another man, only to end up backfiring on herself.
When Qin Tianyi heard the general course of events from her, he couldn't help but show an expression of admiration for Susu. But then he thought that although Susu had escaped this predicament with her own wits, Shu Yan was a woman who couldn't be left unchecked. She dared to frame Susu like this in such a setting, with him present, so who knew what more insane methods she might resort to in the future!
They returned to the seaside villa very late, and everyone else had already gone to bed.
Susu and he quietly entered their bedroom. Seeing that he hadn't spoken and his expression was unreadable, as if he was deep in thought,
Susu, sitting beside him, couldn't quite fathom his thoughts. Thinking he was angry, she proactively hugged him and asked, "Honey, what's wrong? Are you angry? I wanted to notify you the moment I realized something was wrong, but I couldn't find you. Besides, I have the ability to protect myself and am not so weak that I have to rely on you for everything..."
Qin Tianyi interrupted her, cupping her face, and said softly, "Susu, I'm not angry. What you did tonight was brilliant. My chosen wife, Qin Tianyi's wife, is indeed extraordinary. But I swear, I will never let you encounter such a situation again. It was my fault for not protecting you well enough and being too careless with Shu Yan."
"It's okay, I don't blame you," Susu said with a magnanimous smile. "You are my husband, not my bodyguard. You have your own things to do. Don't dwell on this anymore. Look, I'm fine, and Shu Yan ended up looking ridiculous."
Qin Tianyi also hugged her, breathing gently, his lips almost touching hers.
His embrace was warm, and the subtly visible muscle lines beneath his unbuttoned shirt made Susu involuntarily swallow.
Just as he was about to kiss her lips, Susu suddenly remembered something and said, "You're right about one thing, never be careless with Shu Yan. She's the murderer of Huo Jin. Dealing with me with such petty tricks is a minor issue. I think she might also do something to you, so you must be careful..."
"Alright, Mrs. Qin, you're being too talkative," he said softly. "Don't mention this person's name again and ruin our mood. I won't let her have any more chances to harm anyone."
Susu hummed in response, unable to guess his intentions. She still wanted to remind him, "Don't underestimate her. No matter what you plan to do, your own safety is the most important thing..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qin Tianyi sealed her lips.
She had no power to resist, and was easily conquered by him, leading to another night of sweet intimacy.
...
Waking up early, Susu, Tianyi, and Xiao Xing's family had a harmonious breakfast together.
Xiao Xing was playfully asking where they would take him to play on the weekend.
Susu discussed it with him. Although he was still young, Susu tried her best to respect his ideas and let him learn to make his own decisions.
Qin Tianyi occasionally looked down at the news on his phone, then suddenly looked up and said to Susu with a smile, "Look at the major media headlines this morning. Shu Zhongze's problem-solving ability is truly swift."
Susu was a bit puzzled. She could guess that most of the headlines this morning would be about Shu Yan's scandalous affairs with Young Master Han last night, but judging by Qin Tianyi's expression, it wasn't what she expected.
She swiped open her phone and tapped on the news headlines app. The top headlines in Lancheng's major media were about Shu Yan and Young Master Han's romance being exposed, and their marriage scheduled for next week.
"Shu Yan is marrying that young master from the Han family just because of what happened last night?" Susu was also quite surprised.
Qin Tianyi smiled and said, "Did you expect to see Shu Yan's scandal plastered everywhere? It seems we both underestimated Shu Zhongze's public relations skills."
There were some things Susu couldn't say in front of the child. She glanced at the time and saw that Xiao Xing had also finished most of his meal. "Sweetheart, it's time for kindergarten. Uncle Lin has the car ready and is waiting for you."
Xiao Xing patted his full little belly and nodded, "Mom, take me to the car, I want a hug."
"Okay." Susu put down her fork, picked up Xiao Xing, and kissed his cheek. "Sweetheart, you've gotten heavier. Have you weighed yourself recently? How many pounds are you now?"
Xiao Xing hugged her and said, "No."
"We'll weigh you this afternoon when you get back from school. Let's see if our little piggy has gained weight," Susu said, smiling as she sent him into the car, and then reminded Little Lin to drive safely.
When she returned to the dining room, Qin Tianyi had also finished most of his meal. He added some bacon to her plate and said, "You're the thinnest in our family. Eat more, otherwise, I can't feel any flesh on you."
Susu didn't have time to joke with him and returned to the main topic, saying, "The Han family made their fortune through some improper means. For a prestigious family like the Shu family to form a marriage alliance with them, isn't that lowering their status?"
"So many people saw Shu Yan and the Young Master of the Han family in the same room last night, almost to the point of public intimacy. Shu Zhongze probably had no other choice to save face. This is the only way he can suppress the scandal about Shu Yan that would have been widespread. Moreover, something like this happened during the Shu Corporation's centennial celebration. To protect the Shu family, what is a marriage alliance with the Han family?"
Susu frowned helplessly and said, "Shu Yan got off too easily. She even found a husband's family in the process. This is also why she dares to act recklessly, relying on the Shu family's backing. If we expose her as a murderer one day, will Shu Zhongze and his wife still find ways to protect her?"
"I think Shu Zhongze must be utterly disappointed in his daughter Shu Yan, but he has to protect her externally for the sake of the Shu family's reputation. Therefore, I will ensure that the evidence of Shu Yan murdering Huo Jin is irrefutable. No matter how capable Shu Zhongze is, he won't be able to clear Shu Yan's name." Qin Tianyi's hatred for Shu Yan was evident on his face.
Susu's heart sank. It seemed Tianyi had already figured out how to deal with Shu Yan. She asked with some concern, "What are you planning to do? She's getting married to the Young Master of the Han family next week, and with the Han family's backing, you still need to be careful."
"Don't worry, you don't need to bother with this. In any case, I won't let her threaten you again."
"What exactly are you going to do? Can't you tell me first?"
"You'll know when the time comes," Qin Tianyi said as he got up, quickly kissed the top of her head, and said, "I have to go to the group. I have an important meeting this morning, so I won't be leaving with you."
"Okay, you go ahead. I should head to the studio soon too."