After Yu Sinian returned, Xiao Hei had to be taken back.
While Shen Chiyan was busy with official duties, it was Xiao Hei who kept Song Qinian company.
Song Qinian had already developed a bond with Xiao Hei, and she was truly reluctant to part with the cat.
However, Xiao Hei was Yu Sinian's cat after all, and she couldn't refuse to return it just because she was unwilling.
After Xiao Hei left, Song Qinian was dispirited for several days. Seeing her like this, Shen Chiyan brought back a cat from the pet market.
The cat strongly resembled "Hamburger," the cat Song Qinian had as a child. Before Song Qinian could even react, the cat had already leaped into her arms.
Holding the soft, fluffy kitten, Song Qinian's tears fell uncontrollably.
She didn't know if she should believe in reincarnation, but seeing this cat felt as if "Hamburger" had returned to her side.
Shen Chiyan, heartbroken, pulled her into his embrace and gently wiped away her tears with his cool fingers. "Qiqi, I know you miss 'Hamburger' dearly, but one cannot dwell in memories forever. From now on, let it keep you company, alright?"
Thinking of "Hamburger" made Song Qinian feel immense sadness, but holding the kitten in her arms softened her heart completely.
"Good girl, don't cry. Let's give it a name, shall we?"
Song Qinian immediately nodded, racking her brain for a name for the cat.
She felt this cat was part of their family, hers and Shen Chiyan's, and wanted to seek Shen Chiyan's opinion. She gestured, "Let's name the cat together. Do you have any good ideas?"
Shen Chiyan pondered for a moment. Naming things wasn't his forte, but a cat's name didn't need to be too complicated.
"How about we call it Fuzi?"
Song Qinian's expression was rather indescribable.
"You don't like it?"
Song Qinian shook her head. It wasn't that she disliked it, but it felt a little rustic.
Shen Chiyan seemed to understand her meaning and smiled, "Isn't it said that the more down-to-earth the name, the healthier and longer the life?"
Song Qinian thought about it and agreed. Compared to names like Goudan or Gousheng, Fuzi was already quite pleasant.
And so, the two of them made up their minds and settled on the name.
"Fuzi, do you like the name we gave you?"
Song Qinian gestured towards Fuzi with her hand. Fearing the cat wouldn't understand sign language, Shen Chiyan specifically translated for Fuzi.
Fuzi meowed twice, clearly not satisfied with its rustic name. But its two owners, being rather dense, thought it liked the name and called it with even more enthusiasm.
Song Qinian had witnessed Shen Chiyan's actions over the past few days. If it weren't for love, there would be no need to go to such lengths.
Song Qinian became more and more convinced that Shen Chiyan loved her, so she decided to cook a meal herself to reward him.
In the evening, when Shen Chiyan returned home, he saw Song Qinian, dressed in a white long-sleeved sweater, standing at the door to greet him. As soon as she saw him, she smiled and gestured, "Welcome home."
After gesturing, she pulled him towards the dining table. Shen Chiyan was filled with immense Joy, almost flying with happiness.
Candles and roses adorned the dining table, along with steak and pasta. Clearly, his dear wife had prepared a candlelit dinner for him.
However, to the Fifth Master Shen, his wife was far more enticing than any gourmet meal.
A while back, Song Qinian had been in low spirits because of the cat. For a vigorous young man like himself, to hold his wife but only be able to kiss her, without the possibility of consummation, was an unbearable torment.
Now that his wife was in a better mood, he could finally hold her close and spend some intimate time together.
Song Qinian was completely unaware of Shen Chiyan's thoughts. Seeing his dark eyes fixed on her, she couldn't help but shiver. She quickly sat down opposite him and gestured with a smile, "Mr. Shen, you've worked hard during this period. This is the steak I made for you. Please eat more."
Shen Chiyan stood up and walked step by step to Song Qinian's side. He encircled her, chair and all, "Can I interpret this as Mrs. Shen rewarding me?"
He leaned in deliberately close, his breath fanning Song Qinian's ear. Feeling ticklish and hot, she instinctively tried to lean away.
Shen Chiyan, however, gently held her chin from behind, preventing her from dodging. He lightly kissed her cheek and said in a sexy, husky voice, "Darling, more than this reward, I hope you can reward me in bed!"
Song Qinian: "..."
Before she could even react, Shen Chiyan scooped her up, kissing her as he carried her towards the bedroom.
Song Qinian's small hands pushed against Shen Chiyan. It was only after he placed her on the bed that she had a chance to gesture.
"Shall we eat first?"
Seeing that Shen Chiyan had clearly understood her sign language, yet was still undressing, Song Qinian quickly gestured, "Otherwise, the steak I made will get cold. You know, steak doesn't taste good when it's cold..."
Before Song Qinian could finish gesturing, she saw Shen Chiyan's sexy, well-defined abs and chest.
Song Qinian had never seen other men's bodies and didn't know if most men were the type who looked lean when clothed but muscular when undressed, but she had to admit Shen Chiyan's physique was excellent.
His Adam's apple and collarbones were sexy and beautiful. When dressed, he exuded a cool, restrained aura; when undressed, he seemed like a different person, both seductive and alluring.
Especially when she saw him unbuckling his belt, the visual impact left Song Qinian stunned, her mind in a jumble, and her face flushed. She couldn't think about steak anymore.
The moment Shen Chiyan lunged at her, Song Qinian had only one thought.
Her husband was more delicious than steak.
Shen Chiyan had the same thought. Seeing Song Qinian's teary eyes beneath him, his gaze darkened, and he desired her even more.
Missing one steak meal wouldn't be a significant loss, but missing a moment with his wife was priceless.
"Darling, to me, you are the most delicious food in the world."
By this point, Song Qinian was too exhausted to speak.
In the end, Song Qinian didn't even know how she fell asleep. When she woke up again, it was already past one in the morning.
Shen Chiyan had guessed that Song Qinian would be hungry and had prepared a late-night snack for her. Song Qinian looked at the porridge and grilled meat, asking in confusion, "What about the steak and pasta I made?"
"I finished them."
Song Qinian's eyes widened in disbelief. "You ate them all?"
"Uh-huh. Did you really think I would save the food you made for me?"
Song Qinian: "..."
But he didn't have to eat all of it. Could he possibly finish all that by himself?
Then she thought, he had worked all day and then expended so much energy at home. He must have been very hungry.
Men generally have large appetites.
Thinking this, Song Qinian picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.
Mmm...
Admittedly, Shen Chiyan's cooking was getting better and better.
Seeing Song Qinian eating with delight, Shen Chiyan smiled and asked, "Is it delicious?"
Song Qinian nodded and gave him a thumbs-up. Shen Chiyan looked at her dotingly, secretly thinking to himself that it was a good thing she hadn't eaten the steak she made, as it would have been quite a blow to her.