Chapter 69

It was not midnight yet, but he had made it in time. He would count it as an early New Year's wish.

"Happy New Year, Luoluo," Shen Xiche said, unwilling to be outdone.

Shen Jiayan joined in. "Happy New Year, sis."

Shen Luoluo beamed. "Happy New Year."

Just then, the villa door opened, and Zhao Huizhen poked her head out. "What are you still doing outside? Hurry in. Aren't you cold?"

Chapter 69

Update~

The next day was New Year's Day, the start of a new year.

They were still on holiday, so Shen Luoluo slept until she woke on her own. She checked her phone and saw it was past ten. Only when she felt hungry did she get out of bed and head downstairs for food.

Zhao Huizhen, who would normally have been in the living room or kitchen by then, was nowhere to be seen. Even Aunt Chen was gone. The living room was empty and unusually quiet.

Shen Luoluo went into the kitchen and poured herself a glass of water. That was when she spotted the note Zhao Huizhen had left on the dining table. She and Shen Ting'an had gone out on an errand, and Aunt Chen had the day off. The four siblings would have to sort out lunch themselves.

"No lunch on the first day of the holiday?"

"What do you mean, no lunch?" Shen Xiche asked as he came downstairs.

He wore dark blue silk pajamas, and his hair was a mess. Shen Luoluo rarely saw him care so little about his appearance. She could not help thinking that a sneaky photo posted online would cause quite a stir.

Still, he was handsome even like this. He really did look good from every angle.

Shen Luoluo handed him the note. "Here. Mom