Chapter 74

"Oh, perfect timing. We were just about to eat." When Zhao Huizhen saw Shen Xiche, she hurriedly asked Aunt Chen to set another place at the table.

Shen Luoluo smiled too. "Second Brother, your timing is perfect." It was a shame Shen Jingyao and Shen Ting'an weren't there. Otherwise, the whole family could have eaten together again.

Shen Jiayan caught a whiff of something delicious. "Is that roasted sweet potato?" Then he watched helplessly as Shen Xiche handed the food to Shen Luoluo.

"Roasted sweet potato and sugar-roasted chestnuts. Your favorites."

Shen Luoluo's eyes lit up. "Thanks, Second Brother."

Shen Jiayan: ???

"What about me? Shen Xiche, don't push it!" Shen Jiayan roared.

Shen Luoluo quickly pushed the roasted sweet potato toward him. At the same time, she heard Shen Xiche say, "Sorry, I forgot. I'll make it up to you next time."

Only then did the three at the table notice that something was off with Shen Xiche. Shen Jiayan fell silent at once. He knew better than to provoke him now. He shot Shen Luoluo a look: What's wrong with him?

Shen Luoluo shook her head. She had no idea either; she had only just seen Shen Xiche. He'd seemed fine when she messaged him twenty-odd minutes ago to ask if he was coming home for dinner. He'd replied, [Wait for me. I'll be right there], and even added a cute sticker. Had something bad happened on the way home?

Shen Luoluo looked to Zhao Huizhen for help. Zhao Huizhen gave her a reassuring smile: Don't worry. Leave it to Mom.

"What's wrong? Why do you look so down? Did something happen?"

Shen Xiche snapped out of it and realized his family was watching him with concern. He cleared his throat. "Ahem. It's nothing serious. Brother Lei and