Shen Congwen smiled: "How can a brother joke like this? Duoduo is still a girl after all."

After she finished speaking, Song Jia nodded: "Exactly."

She paused and snorted coldly: "If it weren’t for you bringing Chen Ming back, nothing would have happened."

The brother touched his nose and admitted his mistake: "It is indeed my fault. All right, from now on, let’s not associate with Chen Ming."

He paused and then said: "He’s about to go on a blind date anyway, it’s not appropriate to keep in touch."

Song Jia wished she could throttle him.

But of course, she couldn’t do that, so she angrily went upstairs. Once she was gone, Shen Congwen chuckled: "Always bullying her."

"Not at all." Zhou Yunchen smiled: ’She just can’t let go of her pride. In the past, she really liked Bo Qing. Bo Qing has many attractive traits that easily charm women, but Chen Ming is different. A major advantage Chen Ming has over Bo Qing is that he treats Duoduo well. What she couldn’t receive from the Bo Family, she found with Chen Ming, which is why she can’t get over him and yet refuses to admit it.’

Shen Congwen drank a sip of milk and said slowly: "So according to you, Duoduo likes him. Then what to do? Chen Ming is about to go on a blind date."

Zhou Yunchen laughed lightly, unconcerned: "With Chen Ming being the blockhead he is, it won’t be settled for at least half a year. Do you think our family’s girl won’t be anxious?"

"Isn’t that a bit bad?" Shen Congwen frowned.

Zhou Yunchen flipped a page of the newspaper, casually saying: "Well, you see, he clearly likes Duoduo too and might never forget her. Since Duoduo likes him as well, not being together would only harm a third party."

Shen Congwen held his milk, focused on looking at her husband, and slowly said after a moment: "Such crooked logic, yet I’m convinced by you. Do you think I fell into your trap back then too?"

Zhou Yunchen just smiled slightly: "Can’t blame me. Wasn’t it Gu Yuanshan who kept delivering you to my hands time after time? If we’re talking about a lack of principles, it started with that old man."

Mentioning Gu Yuanshan, Shen Congwen was momentarily stunned.

After a long while, she lowered her eyes and smiled faintly: "It’s been a while since I saw Mr. Gu."

Zhou Yunchen saw a hint of sadness in her eyes and reached out to stroke her hair: "If you want to see him, just go. You don’t have any deep-seated resentment with him, it hasn’t reached a point of lifelong estrangement."

Shen Congwen continued to smile gently. Just then, Song Jia, having changed clothes, came downstairs wearing makeup and high heels, looking vibrant and dazzling.

Zhou Yunchen exchanged a glance with his wife, both thinking: How can Chen Ming resist her?

Song Jia came down, "Brother, I’m off."

She also patted Shen Congwen’s belly: "Be good, Auntie will be back later."

Previously, she had some feelings for Shen Congwen, but once his belly began to show, those feelings completely vanished.

After she spoke, Shen Congwen asked her to bring back some snacks from a specific store. Song Jia readily agreed.

Zhou Yunchen chuckled: "Congwen, you’re the only one who can order this girl around. When I ask her to do something, she doesn’t even acknowledge me. I think in her mind, I’m not even as important as that wooden Chen Ming. At least he stayed over for one night to take care of her, while I, as her brother, have no status at all."

Shen Congwen’s lips curved slightly upward, saying nothing.

In reality, how could there be no status? A biological brother is different. Even if childhood memories are forgotten, just knowing this person is your brother allows for indulgence and capriciousness. But between her and Duoduo, it’s different; there are no blood ties, so naturally, there’s a barrier in their interactions. However, Shen Congwen, being a seasoned professional, naturally knows how to gradually eliminate this barrier...

While contemplating, Song Jia hummed lightly: "You have a wife to take care of you."

The brother chuckled: "I take care of her just about right, you know your sister-in-law is quite delicate."

Such words made Song Jia overthink again.

All the way until she was sitting in the car, she remained in a daze.

In the past, she liked Bo Qing very much, willing to do anything for him, it was she who was giving and taking initiative, but never received a response. That kind of obsessive love caused her much pain, knowing that even when he was beside her, his heart was with someone else he couldn’t have. But Chen Ming was entirely different. Even if she didn’t want him, even if she capriciously made him take her home, no matter how tired, he was willing to drive her, even willing to make noodles for her.

Is this... the kind of relationship with warmth of everyday life?

She certainly knew that Chen Ming liked her, whether it was infatuation or something else. As long as she gave a definite answer, they could be together, yet she... couldn’t make up her mind.

Song Jia was deeply troubled, and Zhou Yunchen suddenly spoke: "What are you thinking about?"

She shook her head, "Nothing."

"Not thinking about Chen Ming, are you?" Zhou Yunchen asked casually while focusing on driving.

"No."

Zhou Yunchen chuckled lightly, laughing without a care in the world.

Later, after dropping her off at her appointment, he intended to head to the company, but since it was on the way, he stopped by Yunxi Hospital. After all, Chen Ming got hurt because of his sister, so he felt obligated to visit.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yunchen ran into King Jingyao at the hospital.

King Jingyao was there for a follow-up check, and coincidentally, he was in Bo Xichen’s office, just as Zhou Yunchen walked in.

Since that day, they hardly saw each other, unsure if they were intentionally avoiding or if it was mere coincidence. Many days had passed without an encounter, and now, both were a bit dazed meeting like this.

Bo Xichen sighed inwardly.

Then he stood up and smiled slightly: "Here to see Chen Ming?"

Zhou Yunchen’s gaze fell on King Jingyao on the sofa, then turned away: "Yes, how is he?"

"Doing well, I just came by." Bo Xichen gave a slight cough: "You go see him first, I’ll perform a check-up for Mr. Wang."

Since King Jingyao was mentioned, Zhou Yunchen couldn’t pretend not to see him. He nodded courteously and distantly: "Mr. Wang."

This politeness was filled with estrangement.

How could King Jingyao not sense it? He crossed his legs and smiled faintly: "Long time no see."

Sitting beside him, Wang Jingchuan also looked pale. Among people King Jingyao admired and dreaded most was Zhou Yunchen. Originally... actually, King Jingyao wasn’t feeling great inside either. If they could avoid meeting, they did. Now that they met, he was probably feeling even worse.

Aside from dread, he thought King Jingyao also felt a certain guilt.

It was he who originally brought Zhou Yunchen into his fold, planning to groom him, but all those intentions were erased by a birth secret. Zhou Yunchen was kicked out, becoming a laughingstock in Beicheng. Fortunately, Little Gu was always there to prevent it from becoming too embarrassing, yet undoubtedly, Mr. Zhou harbored resentment in his heart.