Shen Chi Yan had never known what it meant to feel guilty in his entire life.
But today, he truly understood the meaning of those two words. Especially when he saw Song Qi Nian smiling instead of being angry, he felt even more uneasy.
It was rare to see Shen Chi Yan in such an anxious and apprehensive state. Song Qi Nian's smile widened. She gestured, "Don't worry, I'm not here to catch you cheating. Someone just sent me a text message, and I happened to be nearby, so I thought I'd stop by and see."
Lin Qiu Tong's face turned a little pale. She hadn't expected this woman, Song Qi Nian, to directly tell Shen Chi Yan about the text message.
"What text message?"
Song Qi Nian took out her phone, found the message, and handed it to Shen Chi Yan.
The moment Shen Chi Yan saw the photo, his face instantly turned cold. Without a doubt, he knew that whoever sent the message to Song Qi Nian had malicious intentions.
He turned back and looked at Lin Qiu Tong with a frown. Lin Qiu Tong met Shen Chi Yan's suspicious and sharp gaze, feeling flustered and heartbroken.
In the past, Ah Yan would never have suspected her. Now, as soon as anything happened, he would suspect her.
Even though she was the one who did it, being suspected by Shen Chi Yan like this made her feel incredibly upset.
"If I say it wasn't me who sent the text message to Song Qi Nian, will you believe me?"
Lin Qiu Tong looked at Shen Chi Yan, her red-rimmed eyes filling with tears.
Shen Chi Yan's mood was complex. If possible, he wished Lin Qiu Tong had never fallen for him, and that she would always remain the lively and kind girl.
Instead of the person he couldn't understand, couldn't fathom, and seemed like a stranger to him now.
He didn't answer Lin Qiu Tong's question. He simply left her with a "Take care of yourself" and pulled Song Qi Nian away.
However, Song Qi Nian showed no intention of leaving. She gently shook off Shen Chi Yan's hand and gestured to Lin Qiu Tong, "Miss Lin, regardless of whether you sent the text message or not, I just want to tell you that using such tactics once or twice is enough. Using them repeatedly is like the boy who cried wolf. Not only is it ineffective, but it also becomes laughable."
After gesturing, Song Qi Nian left the restaurant, and Shen Chi Yan immediately followed her.
Lin Qiu Tong stood frozen, her mind filled with Song Qi Nian's words.
Laughable!
That damned mute dared to call her laughable!
What was she?
How dare she say that to her!
And Ah Yan, she was crying so heartbrokenly, yet when he left, he didn't even spare her a look of concern or worry.
Was he completely disappointed in her?
No!
She couldn't give up like this. She couldn't let Song Qi Nian off the hook, and she certainly couldn't watch them live happily ever after.
Song Qi Nian walked quickly. Although she had said she wasn't angry at all, she felt very uncomfortable inside.
Who could honestly say they wouldn't feel upset seeing their husband dining with another woman who had feelings for him, and still be able to face it with a smile?
"Qi Qi..."
Shen Chi Yan rushed forward a few steps and grabbed Song Qi Nian's hand.
Due to his allergies, he usually wore gloves. But every time he held Song Qi Nian's hand, he would take them off, wanting to feel her touch directly.
His palm was very warm, while Song Qi Nian's hands were cold. The moment her hand was held, Song Qi Nian's heart fluttered slightly.
She turned to look at Shen Chi Yan and saw his anxious, handsome face.
This man, he could also be scared!
Before Song Qi Nian could react, Shen Chi Yan's brows furrowed tightly. "Why are your hands so cold? It's so cold outside, why didn't you wear gloves when you went out?"
As he spoke, he held Song Qi Nian's hands, rubbing them and blowing warm air on them to try and warm them up.
Song Qi Nian looked at the man whose eyes were filled only with her, and all the unpleasantness of moments ago gradually disappeared. It was replaced by a warmth that spread through her entire body.
She looked deeply at Shen Chi Yan with her beautiful, deer-like eyes. She had finally waited for the day she would be cherished like this.
Sensing that Song Qi Nian was looking at him, Shen Chi Yan looked up. Their eyes met, and in both their gazes, there was an unyielding deep affection.
At this moment, snow began to fall from the sky. At first, it was just a few flakes, but soon, it turned into heavy, swirling snow.
Song Qi Nian watched the snowflakes dance in the air, then looked at the man standing amidst them. A thought moved her, and she grabbed his tie, pulling him towards her.
Shen Chi Yan instinctively leaned down. Song Qi Nian stood on her tiptoes and kissed him gently.
When it came to kissing, Song Qi Nian was rarely the initiator, especially after their divorce scare. Every time, it was Shen Chi Yan who shamelessly approached, and Song Qi Nian was the passive recipient.
Now that Song Qi Nian was so proactive, how could the Fifth Master Shen resist? He immediately wrapped his arms around Song Qi Nian's slender waist, turned the tables, and kissed her deeply.
Neon lights had already lit up the street, and there were many people coming and going.
Song Qi Nian had only felt a moment of impulse, unable to resist kissing Shen Chi Yan. She hadn't expected this man to escalate things.
There were many people around, and she didn't know if anyone was watching them. Song Qi Nian felt a little embarrassed and reached out to pat Shen Chi Yan, signaling that he could let go of her now.
Shen Chi Yan let go of her, breathing heavily, his nose touching hers. He complained, "Darling, you need to concentrate when we kiss."
With that, he kissed her again, as if no one else was around.
Song Qi Nian: "..."
They kissed in the falling snow. The weather was cold, but their hearts were warm.
Lin Qiu Tong, who had just walked out of the restaurant, saw this scene and her fingernails dug into her palms, drawing blood.
All along, Shen Chi Yan had given all his favoritism to Song Qi Nian. He was so aloof, and he had severe germophobia.
But to confess his love to Song Qi Nian, he had created a whistle made of pure gold.
For Song Qi Nian's safety, he was willing to put himself in danger.
To get back together with Song Qi Nian, he had completely rejected her.
And now, to kiss Song Qi Nian, he didn't even care about being watched by others.
Moreover, whenever he helped her or held her, he wore gloves. But when facing Song Qi Nian, his germophobia and allergies completely disappeared.
Was this a physical reaction or a psychological one?
Whatever it was, the more he loved Song Qi Nian, the more she hated Song Qi Nian.
If there was such a thing as "If there was Yu, why must there be Liang" (a famous rivalry in Chinese history), then in this world, since Lin Qiu Tong already existed, why must Song Qi Nian appear!
Lin Qiu Tong gritted her teeth and, without looking back at the couple, disappeared into the wind and snow.
Shen Chi Yan was too excited. The passion lingered even when they returned home. As soon as he entered, he pushed Song Qi Nian against the door and kissed her, all while unbuttoning her clothes.
Shen Chi Yan's lips were unable to speak, and his hands were weak and unable to push Shen Chi Yan away. She let him have his way.
As their passion reached its peak, a coughing sound suddenly broke the silence.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Song Qi Nian stiffened, and abruptly pushed Shen Chi Yan away. Then she saw Mu Yu Xin sitting on the sofa, covering her eyes with her hands, her face filled with embarrassment.