Smile for Grandpa! This Feeling... So Great

"Told you to show off. Still dare to?"

Jiang Cheng shot a helpless glare at Qin Yan, who was lying weakly on the bed.

"I... I do dare!"

Qin Yan puffed out her cheeks and forced herself to speak stubbornly.

This woman—too proud for her own good, suffering for it.

Jiang Cheng shook his head with a wry smile and relented.

"Alright, alright, my Yan'er is the bravest."

He glanced at the time, and the two got up, dressed, and headed downstairs.

About half an hour later, by the time the food was ready, Jiang Ruoxue and Li Shiyao had both returned one after the other.

"Jiang Cheng (Senior)!"

The two girls spotted that familiar figure, rushed over, and hugged him tightly, their faces brimming with joy.

Jiang Cheng awkwardly rubbed his nose and guiltily glanced back at Qin Yan sitting on the sofa.

As if to say, This wasn't on purpose!

They came and hugged me.

By now, even an idiot should understand the feelings of Jiang Ruoxue and the other girl.

But since he already had a relationship with Qin Yan, Jiang Cheng wasn't the greedy type.

He decided to make things clear to the two girls, so they wouldn't waste their time on him.

Besides, knowing Qin Yan inside and out, Jiang Cheng was sure that no matter how calm she looked on the surface, she was probably jealous inside.

"Hmph~"

Just as Jiang Cheng was about to speak, a light snort suddenly rang out.

Only then did Jiang Ruoxue and the other girl reluctantly let go of Jiang Cheng and looked suspiciously at Qin Yan.

Strange!

What method did this woman use to make Jiang Cheng come back willingly?

And...

Why did her complexion look even better than before, like a ripe peach—tender and smooth—with an added hint of something indescribable?

Uh... was he the odd one out?

Watching the three women lock eyes, Jiang Cheng suddenly had that thought.

The meal was eaten in silence, like a harmonious family of four...

Jiang Cheng ate fast, wolfing down the rice in his bowl in a few bites, then hurried back to his room.

"Bang," he shut the door, leaned against it, and finally let out a sigh of relief.

Scared me to death!

That meal felt like a last supper.

Jiang Cheng had a feeling that while he was burying his head in his food, those three women had already put on a full drama with just their eyes.

Downstairs, Qin Yan ate calmly, but Jiang Ruoxue and Li Shiyao couldn't stay composed.

"You... what method did you use to get Jiang Cheng to come back with you?"

Jiang Ruoxue frowned, a nagging unease in her heart.

She knew Jiang Cheng's personality well—unless he was willing, there was no way Qin Yan could have smoothly brought him back.

I know you're anxious, but don't be.

Qin Yan shot a glance at Jiang Ruoxue, elegantly wiped her mouth with a napkin, "I only agreed to bring Jiang Cheng back. I don't see why I have to tell you the process."

"You..."

Jiang Ruoxue's heaving chest rose and fell with anger.

Li Shiyao quickly stepped in to mediate, "Sisters, don't fight. We're on the same team now."

"How can we have internal strife?"

"At least Sister Shiyao knows her manners, unlike some people..."

Qin Yan shot Jiang Ruoxue a glance and said flatly, "Big chest, no brains!"

Jiang Ruoxue was so angry her teeth itched, but under Li Shiyao's persuasion, she held it in.

That night, once the two women let their guard down.

Qin Yan seized the moment, used the key to open the door, and slipped quietly into Jiang Cheng's room.

Jiang Cheng, who had been drifting off to sleep, suddenly snapped awake and made out the visitor in the hazy moonlight.

"Jiang Cheng, I missed you so much."

Qin Yan threw back the covers and burrowed into Jiang Cheng's arms.

This was no fierce tiger—it was clearly a clingy little kitten.

Jiang Cheng gently stroked Qin Yan's hair.

"What, jealous of Ruoxue and the others? I'll find the right time to tell them about us."

"No."

Qin Yan panicked and quickly refused.

"Why?"

Jiang Cheng looked at the beauty in his arms with confusion. Wasn't this the perfect solution?

"No means no. If you're going to say anything... wait until we have a baby."

Qin Yan blushed, her voice growing softer.

That was her real goal. Once she was carrying Jiang Cheng's child, her place as the rightful first wife would be secure.

Otherwise, if Jiang Ruoxue and the others leapfrogged her, she'd be crying her eyes out!

Jiang Cheng froze, then his gaze softened. He planted a light kiss on Qin Yan's forehead.

"Whatever you say."

Qin Yan lifted her head and retaliated without backing down.

Her hands slid slowly down along Jiang Cheng's broad, solid chest...

Thump.

Jiang Cheng's face darkened as he flicked Qin Yan on the forehead.

This girl, always up to no good!

"Get a good night's sleep tonight, got it?"

Qin Yan shot him a pitiful, aggrieved look and let out a reluctant "oh."

The next day, Jiang Ruoxue and Li Shiyao left after breakfast.

"Miss, the old man's on the phone."

Just as Jiang Cheng was feeding Qin Yan, a black-suited bodyguard ran in holding a phone.

Qin Yan's expression turned serious. The old man only used the special phone for important matters.

"Go ahead."

Jiang Cheng gave Qin Yan's pretty face a gentle pinch.

"Mm."

Qin Yan nodded, her cheeks slightly flushed.

But she quickly composed herself. She had to maintain some dignity in front of her subordinates.

A moment later, Qin Yan hung up and came back.

"What's wrong?"

"Jiang Cheng, I might have to go back to the Capital for a few days."

The two had been inseparable these past couple of days, and the thought of parting made Qin Yan reluctant.

Still, she'd been away for a long time, and there was plenty waiting for her back in the Capital.

"It's not like we'll never see each other again. Why the long face?"

Jiang Cheng pressed his thumbs to the corners of Qin Yan's mouth and gently lifted them, teasing, "Come on, sweetheart, give me a smile!"

Qin Yan had never seen Jiang Cheng so unserious, and she burst out laughing.

"That's better. My Yan'er is prettiest when she smiles."

"Oh?"

Qin Yan's brows furrowed as she pouted and pinched Jiang Cheng's waist.

"If I don't smile, I'm not pretty?"

Uh...

Why are women's concerns always so peculiar?

Jiang Cheng winced in pain as he begged for mercy, "You're pretty—Yan'er is pretty no matter what!"

"That's more like it."

Qin Yan lifted her head triumphantly, threw her arms around Jiang Cheng, and said, "I'll miss you."

"And you have to miss me too, got it?"

Though it sounded like a spoiled plea, Jiang Cheng caught a hint of dominance and command in it.

Damn it, That feeling was really... so satisfying!

Watching Qin Yan get into the car and drive away, Jiang Cheng leaned back on the sofa, rubbing his brow.

He knew about Ye Bufan's situation now, but how should he deal with him?

It wasn't like he could just barge into the Lin Family with his men and put a knife to his throat.

Phew~

Just as Jiang Cheng was mulling it over, A Long returned from outside.

"Young Master, the brothers sent to watch the Lin Family have news."

"The old master of the Lin Family is throwing a Birthday Banquet and is about to invite the social elite of Jiangcheng."

A Birthday Banquet?

That was unusual.

As expected of the Protagonist—wherever there's a chance to show off and slap faces, there he is.

"Is the intel reliable?"

"Guaranteed. That brother's aunt's cousin's nephew works as a servant in the Lin Family—absolutely reliable."

Jiang Cheng's mouth twitched. That connection was a bit far-fetched.

But no matter, With me here, Ye Bufan, you won't get to show off!