In the morning, Shen Jianxi was woken by a knock on the door. Rubbing her sleepy eyes and briefly running her hand through her hair, she went to open it.
77: "Beep!"
[Name: Jin Ke
Gender: Male
Hobby: Portrait photography
Frequent locations: Home, photography studio
Ideal type: Unknown (Host to figure out)]
The sudden voice of 77 startled Shen Jianxi. After hearing the content, the hand on the doorknob paused for a moment before she opened the door as if nothing had happened.
"Hello, I'm your new neighbor across the hall. This is a small token of my regard." Before Shen Jianxi could speak, the person outside finished speaking quickly, handed over the exquisite bag in his hand as he spoke.
Shen Jianxi's sleepiness had mostly worn off by now. The man in front of her had slightly long hair, tied back simply with a hair tie, and wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. The lenses were somewhat reflective, making it impossible for Shen Jianxi to see his eyes. He was dressed in simple black casual wear, giving him an aura of decadent beauty.
However, the hand by his side was trembling slightly, as if he were struggling to control his nervousness.
Is this social anxiety? Shen Jianxi wondered, considering the information 77 had given her. He only seemed to go between home and the studio, perhaps he was a bit reclusive.
Taking the bag he offered, Shen Jianxi smiled sweetly at him and said, "Thank you. My name is Shen Jianxi. Feel free to ask me if you need any help. I look forward to our neighborly relations."
"Neighborly relations." Jin Ke savored these words in his mind a few times, forced out a somewhat stiff smile, and tried his best to appear friendly, "Okay, thank you."
Closing the door, Shen Jianxi asked 77, "Is there a mission this time?"
77: "Yes, Host. Jin Ke's mission is related to Wen Huaizhi. Now releasing the mission. Mission one: Confess to Jin Ke in front of Wen Huaizhi; Mission two: Kiss Wen Huaizhi in front of Jin Ke."
"Are you trying to kill me? The missions are getting more and more perverted." Shen Jianxi truly wanted to spit blood at these two missions, having to stimulate them and make them fall in love with her.
"If I have sinned, please let Heaven punish me, rather than being bound confusedly and having to complete these perverted missions."
77 consoled, "Host, look on the bright side. Perhaps there are even more perverted ones."
"......Please shut up, you're really killing me with kindness."
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After a simple lunch, Shen Jianxi was tidying up the room when Ye Chuanci called. Putting down what she was holding, Shen Jianxi picked up her phone from the table.
"Hello."
"Baby, what are you doing?" As soon as the call connected, a cheerful voice came from the other end.
"I'm cleaning. What's up?"
"Are you free tonight? I want to take you out for dinner with my friends." Fearing the young girl might refuse, Ye Chuanci added, "It's just the three people you met last time, no one else."
Ye Chuanci's favorability points hadn't been fully accumulated yet, so she naturally wouldn't refuse. Moreover, Wen Huaizhi would definitely be there tonight. Shen Jianxi thought for a moment and then agreed.
"Okay, what time tonight?"
"I'll pick you up this afternoon. We'll go to the mall to buy some couple outfits first and make those three single dogs envious." Ye Chuanci's overflowing happiness could be felt even through the phone. This happiness also affected Shen Jianxi, and a smile involuntarily spread across her face, her voice becoming much gentler.
"Then I'll wait for you, Brother Ci."
Ye Chuanci: "!" The endearment made his breathing hitch.
"Alright, I need to get back to work, so I'll hang up now. Brother Ci, mua!" She hung up the phone before he could reply.
Ye Chuanci's reaction made Shen Jianxi find him cute. She always wanted to tease him. The contrast between his usual demeanor and his reactions was vividly displayed by Ye Chuanci. She could imagine Ye Chuanci must be stunned right now.
Just as she predicted, Ye Chuanci couldn't resist the young girl calling him "brother." Her coquettish voice ignited a fire in his heart, making him wish he could hold the young girl in his arms and kiss her passionately right now.
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The dazzling neon lights illuminated the entire city, with luxury cars constantly arriving at Jinse.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman, dressed in matching couple's outfits, walked hand in hand into the lobby, and were then respectfully escorted in by the manager. Onlookers couldn't help but observe, wondering who was receiving such high treatment.
This couple was Ye Chuanci and Shen Jianxi.
As the two entered the private room, the other three were already there, with a seat specially reserved for them.
Seeing Ye Chuanci attentively pull out a chair and then use a towel to clean Shen Jianxi's hands, Qiu Xing couldn't help but exclaim, "Yezi, that's enough! The food hasn't even arrived yet, and you're already trying to stuff us full!"
Ye Chuanci, who was focused on serving his beloved, glanced at Qiu Xing and said, "If you found a girlfriend, you wouldn't be stimulated by me. Oh, I forgot, you can't find one."
Ignoring the flustered Qiu Xing, Ye Chuanci introduced the other two to Shen Jianxi, "Jiang Yi and Wen Huaizhi. You've met them before."
He then took Shen Jianxi's hand and said, "This is my gentlest, most beautiful, and cutest girlfriend, Shen Jianxi."
Ye Chuanci's ostentatious display was utterly infuriating. Shen Jianxi felt extremely embarrassed and turned away from him, smiling and greeting the others, "Hello, I'm Shen Jianxi."
"Hello, sister-in-law. Jiang Yi. If you need anything, come find me." Jiang Yi raised his glass to toast her.
"I don't think I need an introduction, do I, Jianxi?" Wen Huaizhi's smile was a little unnatural, which no one noticed except Shen Jianxi, who was secretly observing him.
"Of course, Brother Huaizhi."
Shen Jianxi's address to Wen Huaizhi surprised Ye Chuanci. He glanced between the two and, seeing that both appeared normal, said nothing.
"Me, me, me! Sister-in-law, my name is Qiu Xing." Qiu Xing was as energetic as a husky.
"Hello." Among these people, Shen Jianxi liked Qiu Xing the most.
It wasn't romantic affection, but Qiu Xing's innocence that she yearned for, a disposition that could only be nurtured in a happy family.
"Alright, have some dignity." Jiang Yi reached out and gently pushed the boisterous Qiu Xing back into his seat. His words were full of disdain, but Shen Jianxi noticed that his movements, though seemingly rough, were actually very gentle, and his eyes held a look of fondness.
This... Shen Jianxi felt as if she had discovered something and looked at Ye Chuanci in surprise. He gently squeezed her palm and winked at her, confirming her suspicion.