Being in the same space as Shen Chi Yan made Song Qi Nian feel suffocated.
She didn't want to stay, so she gestured to Qiao Qiao, "I'll buy you another one when we go out later, okay?"
"But that cake was bought for me by my idol."
Song Qi Nian: "..."
Song Qi Nian wasn't much of a fan, so she didn't know how much an idol meant to a fan. However, after slightly putting herself in the shoes of someone she liked, she nodded in agreement.
Song Qi Nian braced herself and went to pack the cake.
During this time, Shen Chi Yan's dark, cold eyes were constantly fixed on her, making her feel like a thorn in her back.
After the cake was packed, as Song Qi Nian was about to leave with Qiao Qiao, Shen Chi Yan's cold, angry voice rang out, "Stop!"
Song Qi Nian didn't want to acknowledge Shen Chi Yan; she wanted to leave directly, but her legs wouldn't obey her.
"What? Are you planning to ignore me completely and not say a word to me?"
As soon as Shen Chi Yan spoke, Qiao Qiao became scared. She clutched Song Qi Nian's hand tightly and leaned into Song Qi Nian.
Song Qi Nian didn't know what Shen Chi Yan truly wanted. He was the one who didn't want to see her.
What did he mean by insisting she stay now?
Seeing Song Qi Nian's stillness, Shen Chi Yan's anger burned even hotter. "Speak!"
Song Qi Nian took a deep breath, turned, and looked at Shen Chi Yan calmly. She raised her hand and gestured, "I'm mute, I can't speak!"
Shen Chi Yan: "..."
Very good, she dared to challenge him!
However, this was the first time Song Qi Nian had ever talked back to him. This damned woman was getting bolder and bolder.
He stopped looking at Song Qi Nian and turned his gaze to Qiao Qiao. "You like Gong Yu Qi?"
Every time Qiao Qiao saw Shen Chi Yan, he always had a cold, unapproachable demeanor.
She only knew that Shen Chi Yan was Song Qi Nian's boss; she didn't know they were married.
Thinking that he might offend Shen Chi Yan and get Song Qi Nian fired, she obediently nodded.
"He and I are good friends. I know a lot about him, and I even know where he lives."
Qiao Qiao was full of questions.
Shen Chi Yan smiled and continued to tempt her. "Next month seems to be his birthday. Don't you want to attend his birthday party? I can help you."
Song Qi Nian clearly saw Qiao Qiao's round eyes instantly light up.
At this moment, in Song Qi Nian's eyes, their interaction was like a wolf luring Little Red Riding Hood; one was as pure as a blank sheet of paper, while the other was cunning and full of schemes.
As expected, Qiao Qiao looked at Song Qi Nian with expectant and pleading eyes, "Nian Nian... I don't think I ate enough just now. How about we sit down and eat a bit more?"
Song Qi Nian, for the first time, had the courage to stand up to Shen Chi Yan, but that surge of defiance didn't last long before she relented because of Qiao Qiao.
Shen Chi Yan truly knew how to strike at one's weakness, instantly grasping Qiao Qiao's Achilles' heel.
Besides, what bad intentions could a child have?
She just wanted to go celebrate her idol's birthday.
A feeling of suppressed anger built up in her chest, leaving Song Qi Nian unable to leave or stay.
"Nian Nian..."
Qiao Qiao tugged at Song Qi Nian's hand, acting spoiled, looking wronged and pitiful.
Song Qi Nian took a deep breath. Fine, today Qiao Qiao was the birthday girl, and her wishes were paramount.
Besides, she wanted to see what Shen Chi Yan wanted to say by keeping her here.
Thus, the original three people remained three people, but one of them was now Shen Chi Yan.
Watching Song Qi Nian put food on Qiao Qiao's plate, Shen Chi Yan's gaze softened imperceptibly.
If Song Qi Nian had children, she would surely be a very doting mother.
A daughter would probably be like her, cute and beautiful, well-behaved and pretty.
And a son, he would probably...
Shen Chi Yan cursed under his breath. Damn it, was he crazy?
He was actually thinking about having children with Song Qi Nian.
Recalling something, Shen Chi Yan composed himself and asked Song Qi Nian calmly, "Have you been taking your medication recently?"
What medication?
Song Qi Nian's expression was grim, but she looked at Shen Chi Yan with confusion.
For some reason, Shen Chi Yan felt a bit guilty. When people are guilty, their voices tend to rise, "The one I told you to take, what medicine is it?"
Seeing Shen Chi Yan's demeanor, Song Qi Nian knew he wasn't showing genuine concern for her. Then...
As if she understood something instantly, her face turned even paler and more unsightly. So, he was interrogating her to see if she had taken birth control pills.
A sharp pain shot through her chest. She let out a bitter laugh inwardly.
What? Was he afraid she would get pregnant and use the child to threaten him into never divorcing her?
"Don't worry, I know you don't want me to get pregnant with your child, so I take my medication every time."
Upon hearing this, Shen Chi Yan's face immediately darkened. He laughed in anger, "Is that so? You're quite obedient!"
Shen Chi Yan felt extremely agitated. This woman claimed to love him incessantly, yet she didn't hesitate to take birth control pills.
Seeing Shen Chi Yan's gloomy and displeased handsome face, Song Qi Nian couldn't figure out what he wanted.
If she didn't obey, he was unhappy.
If she obeyed, he was also unhappy.
What did he want?
Shen Chi Yan didn't know what he wanted either. He was just annoyed.
"Taking so many birth control pills, aren't you afraid of becoming infertile in the future?"
Song Qi Nian looked at Shen Chi Yan in surprise. She hadn't expected him to care about her health.
Heh...
He was the one who made her take birth control pills, so wasn't it hypocritical for him to say this now?
Realizing he had asked a question he shouldn't have, Shen Chi Yan coldly added, "No need to answer. I have no interest in your future."
Song Qi Nian had no intention of responding. Her current life was already miserable, so how could she think about the future?
As for children, if they weren't his, she wouldn't want them either.
Not long after, Mu Yu Xin's WeChat message came through, "Dear, I have to work overtime tonight, so I can't accompany you and Qiao Qiao. Could you please take Qiao Qiao back to my place later?"
"Okay."
After Mu Yu Xin sent the location, Song Qi Nian left with Qiao Qiao. This time, Shen Chi Yan didn't stop her.
In the car, Song Qi Nian was in a very bad mood. So, Shen Chi Yan had coerced and tempted Qiao Qiao to keep her here just to find out if she was taking birth control pills.
Heh... He was really on guard against her.
When they arrived at Mu Yu Xin's house, Qiao Qiao knocked on the door, and a woman in her fifties came out.
The moment she saw Song Qi Nian, her face turned extremely ugly, and her eyes even carried a fierce glint.
Song Qi Nian froze for a moment, then saw the woman pull Qiao Qiao inside.
"Grandma, you're hurting my hand?"
Just as Song Qi Nian was about to gesture, the door was suddenly slammed shut.
Song Qi Nian stood at the door, stunned for a while. What was going on?
Did Yu Xin's mother dislike her?