Shen Chi Yan's initial dislike for Liu Xiao Han stemmed purely from her greed and willingness to stoop to any means to acquire wealth.
Even after he regained his memories and reconciled with Song Qi Nian, he found it impossible to forgive Liu Xiao Han.
He still vividly remembered how Liu Xiao Han, for money, had sold Song Qi Nian to an old man who owned a foot bath salon, nearly resulting in the permanent damage of Song Qi Nian's ten fingers.
His current use of "Mom" for Liu Xiao Han was merely an extension of his love for Song Qi Nian.
He loved Song Qi Nian and wished for her happiness above all else; nothing else mattered, especially since Liu Xiao Han had genuinely mended her ways.
"As long as she lives harmoniously with your father and stops causing trouble, she is my mother-in-law. If she ever does anything to hurt you again, I will not forgive her."
Shen Chi Yan's fingers were long and elegant, their texture pleasant to the touch, perhaps due to years of wearing gloves.
Song Qi Nian playfully toyed with Shen Chi Yan's fingers and smiled, "She has truly changed so much. Before, she never entered the kitchen, nor did she ever show concern for my father. Now, she finally understands how precious everything she has is."
"Mm, and I will cherish everything I have now."
Song Qi Nian chuckled, turned her head, and pecked Shen Chi Yan's cheek, "Me too."
This kiss, innocent as it was, ignited a fire within Shen Chi Yan. He tightened his embrace around Song Qi Nian, his sensual lips murmuring seductively against her earlobe, "Baby, I want..."
A tickle in her ear sent a shiver through Song Qi Nian's body. In the darkness of the room, hearing Shen Chi Yan's deep, alluring voice, Song Qi Nian found herself unable to resist.
However, her reason had not been entirely consumed by desire. She reached out and covered Shen Chi Yan's mouth, "No, we'll wake Zan Zan."
"I'll be gentle!"
Song Qi Nian didn't believe Shen Chi Yan's nonsense. He was a completely different person with his clothes on and off.
When dressed, he exuded an air of aloof, restrained nobility. But once undressed, he transformed into a beast.
"No... and we don't have any tools here."
Rebuffed, Shen Chi Yan was unwilling to yield. He pressed himself against Song Qi Nian, rubbing against her, making her blood race.
Song Qi Nian could bear it no longer, "Can't you just hold yourself back for a moment?"
Shen Chi Yan kissed Song Qi Nian, murmuring plaintively, "I can't. Besides, aren't you feeling it too? Qi Qi... how about we go to the car?"
Song Qi Nian: "..."
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the night, but the recent forecasts had been unreliable, so Song Qi Nian hadn't paid it much heed.
At this moment, the entire neighborhood was submerged in silence, everyone deep in slumber.
Meanwhile, Song Qi Nian was pinned on the backseat by Shen Chi Yan, rising and falling with his rhythm.
The heavy rain drummed against the car windows, creating a crisp, pleasant sound, as if providing a soundtrack for the two of them.
Indeed, the moment Shen Chi Yan shed his clothes, all sense of restraint vanished. Especially tonight, after having drunk quite a bit, and with their location shifted to the car.
The limited space within the car meant their breaths mingled, wild and intimate.
"Gentle... a little gentler..."
Song Qi Nian was finding it hard to cope, pleading repeatedly.
"Who am I?"
Song Qi Nian gritted her teeth, enduring it, and felt a pang of exasperation upon hearing Shen Chi Yan's question. Why would he ask such a thing?
"Say it! Who am I?"
"Shen Chi Yan!"
"Who is Shen Chi Yan?"
"The CEO of Dingsheng Group!"
Shen Chi Yan was clearly unsatisfied with Song Qi Nian's answer. He punished her fiercely, biting down hard on her shoulder.
Song Qi Nian immediately replied, "Shen Chi Yan is Song Zan's father, Song Qi Nian's husband."
"And..."
And what else?
Song Qi Nian's mind could no longer process anything.
"What is Shen Chi Yan to Song Qi Nian?"
Song Qi Nian's eyes welled up with tears from the torment. Hadn't she already answered?
Did Shen Chi Yan dislike that answer?
After pondering for a long time, she thought of a word and tentatively asked, "A man?"
"Not enough!"
"What exactly do you want to hear?"
At this, Shen Chi Yan seemed to grow impatient, his movements becoming more forceful.
Song Qi Nian clearly sensed that Shen Chi Yan's emotions were not quite right. She forced herself to calm down and finally understood.
She hooked her arms around Shen Chi Yan's neck and tilted her head up, kissing his soft lips, "Shen Chi Yan is Song Qi Nian's only man. Only you, no one else."
After they had reconciled for Zan Zan's sake, Shen Chi Yan had never inquired about the matters between her and Li Jun Shen. It turned out he hadn't forgotten, he had simply bottled it up, repeatedly wanting her to declare herself that he was her only man.
This man was so contrary, yet so endearing.
Upon hearing Song Qi Nian's declaration, a torrent of kisses descended from Li Jun Shen. His sole thought now was to possess her intensely, to leave his mark all over her, ensuring her body and soul belonged to him forever.
"Qi Qi, I love you!"
Song Qi Nian reached out to wipe the sweat from Shen Chi Yan's forehead, smiling in response, "I know! I love you too!"
The word "love" was too weighty; it was not merely a word, but all of one's sincerity and the responsibilities one had to bear.
Hearing Song Qi Nian's confession, Shen Chi Yan kissed her passionately, possessing her.
Song Qi Nian's hands rested against the cool glass, leaving behind a steamy fingerprint.
After it was over, Shen Chi Yan held the panting Song Qi Nian close and murmured with deep emotion, "Let's never be apart again."
Song Qi Nian, too weak to speak, could only nod.
The next morning, Song Qi Nian awoke to find only herself and Shen Chi Yan in the bed.
Shen Chi Yan was already dressed, gazing at her with affectionate eyes and a smile, "Baby, good morning."
As Song Qi Nian shifted her body, she felt as though her entire frame was about to fall apart.
Shen Chi Yan immediately helped her up with solicitous care, "You had a tough night."
How dare he say that!
Song Qi Nian shot Shen Chi Yan a glare and asked, "Where is Zan Zan?"
Her voice was hoarse and unpleasant, her throat feeling parched as if on fire.
Shen Chi Yan quickly brought her a glass of warm water, replying, "Mom and Dad took him out to play!"
After finishing the glass of water, Song Qi Nian felt as though she had come back to life, "What time is it?"
"Ten thirty!"
"What?"
Song Qi Nian nearly jumped out of bed, "Why didn't you wake me up?"
Shen Chi Yan leaned down and kissed Song Qi Nian's forehead, a man completely sated, his mood and disposition exceptionally good, "You were sleeping so soundly, I couldn't bear to wake you."
Song Qi Nian: "..."
"This is your home, why are you afraid of sleeping in?"
Hearing Shen Chi Yan's words, Song Qi Nian accepted the situation with a clear conscience.
While some rejoice, others lament.
As Song Qi Nian and Shen Chi Yan opened their hearts and basked in mutual affection, Lin Qiu Tong's life was a different story, filled with hardship.