SCHS - Chapter 99
Chapter 99
Holding Qin Zhen's lipstick, Wen Shixue gently pinched her jaw, slowly and methodically reapplying her lipstick. Although it was only slightly smudged, it was better to reapply it completely, and besides, she wanted to apply lipstick for her girlfriend herself.
Qin Zhen bent slightly, quietly watching her apply the lipstick. Her gentle gaze lingered involuntarily on Wen Shixue's expressive eyebrows and lovely lips. A scene suddenly flashed in her mind: Wen Shixue standing at the door before returning to the Wen family, asking for a kiss.
—Hurry and kiss me again, or you won't be able to kiss your little darling in a bit!
She remembered saying that.
Wen Shixue was focused on applying lipstick for her girlfriend. When she inadvertently looked up, her eyes met Qin Zhen's bright gaze. After a few seconds of eye contact, her wrist was gently held, and the shadow that suddenly fell over her face once again touched her lips.
A careful, gentle kiss, brief and light.
Qin Zhen's fingertips softly stroked her delicate cheek, her voice incredibly gentle: "I want to kiss you more, or I won't be able to in a bit."
She was just a guest. After having lunch with the Wen family and chatting with Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu for a while, she would probably take her leave. She wouldn't stay or spend the night at the Wen family home, at least not until Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu explicitly suggested it.
Hearing this, Wen Shixue cupped her face with affection, smiling like a flower as she asked, "After not seeing each other for a few days, has my Lao Qin grown to like me more and can't bear to leave me?"
Qin Zhen nodded, her serious expression showing a hint of adorable docility. This suddenly gave Wen Shixue an impulse to take her in front of Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu and show them how cute her girlfriend was—who could bear to refuse such a cute person as a daughter-in-law for the Wen family?
She certainly couldn't.
"Believe me, the next time you return to the Wen family, it will definitely be as my girlfriend," Wen Shixue said with a smile. "By then, our Vice President Qin can't get scared and run away, after all, your salary card is still with me."
Qin Zhen held her intertwined fingers: "I won't run. I won't give anyone a chance to snatch you away."
Just then, two knocks sounded, followed by Cui Yi's voice: "Miss, Miss Qin, are you inside?"
Wen Shixue replied, "Yes, what is it?"
Cui Yi said, "It's time for lunch. The master and madam are waiting for you downstairs."
Wen Shixue said she understood, turned her head to finish the last stroke of lipstick, examined it for a few seconds, and was very satisfied: "Let's go, time to eat."
...
Today, Meng Yuezhu used a different method to make soup for Wen Shixue. She also personally served a bowl to Qin Zhen and said kindly, "Xiao Qin, you should also take good care of yourself. The weather is cold, don't get sick. Here, have more soup. You've been working for so long, you must be tired."
Qin Zhen politely and gracefully accepted the bowl of soup, which held the warmth of an elder's care, and sincerely said, "Thank you, Aunt Meng."
Before sitting down, Wen Lianchang wiped his hands dry, then took out a red envelope and handed it to her: "Here, take this. Uncle Wen wishes you a happy New Year and smooth sailing."
Meng Yuezhu also prepared one, saying with a gentle smile, "Aunt Meng also wishes you a happy New Year, all the best, and good health."
It was their family custom to give red envelopes to the younger generation until they got married and established their careers. Qin Zhen had established her career but wasn't married yet, so they still gave her a red envelope.
Wen Shixue saw Qin Zhen hesitate for a moment and knew without thinking that she must feel embarrassed to accept it, so she said, "It's for good luck during the New Year. Refusal is not an option at this time."
She wanted Qin Zhen to accept the red envelopes from her parents, wanted Qin Zhen to experience the feeling of being cared for by elders, to let her know that she was also cared for.
Everything she lacked before, Wen Shixue would help her make up for, absolutely not letting her be any less than other children.
Qin Zhen couldn't refuse, feeling quite moved. She gently accepted them: "Thank you, Uncle Wen, Aunt Meng..."
Wen Lianchang waved his hand: "No need to be so polite with us, it's too formal. Besides, you worked hard taking care of Shixue last year, and we'll have to trouble you again this year. This is what we should do."
Wen Shixue protested, "How is raising me hard? I don't tear the house down."
"You're mischievous in a unique way," Wen Lianchang said calmly, "but it's still mischievous."
Wen Shixue declared solemnly, "I announce that Mr. Wen Lianchang, you have lost a french fry partner. I won't eat french fries with you anymore."
Hearing the words "french fries," Meng Yuezhu immediately looked up, her sharp gaze instantly fixed on her husband: "Hmm? You two father and daughter are eating french fries behind my back again? Didn't I tell you to eat less?"
Wen Lianchang immediately explained to her: "We only ate it once before the trip last year, really."
Qin Zhen calmly averted her gaze, pretending not to see. Wen Lianchang was famous in the Wen Group for doting on his wife, so it was normal for him to concede appropriately. They had weathered so many years together, and the number of times they had conflicts was few and far between, with no emotional crises ever occurring.
As they were talking, Meng Yuezhu suddenly looked at Qin Zhen, frowning slightly: "Xiao Qin, this child Shixue didn't drink crazy amounts of cola at your place, did she?"
Qin Zhen was startled by being suddenly called out. Seeing this, Wen Shixue immediately started complaining: "Xiao Qin wouldn't let me drink it. She said drinking too much is bad for my health. Sigh, such a big refrigerator couldn't even accommodate the tiny presence of our cola. It's simply unreasonable..."
Qin Zhen was caught off guard and her heart tightened. To the Wen family, she was still an outsider. Taking it upon herself to manage the Wen family's child's beverage consumption, she was afraid it might displease the elders of the Wen family... But she really hadn't expected that one day she would worry about being criticized by elders outside of work. It felt as nervous as getting a nine on a math test and having to get a parent's signature on the paper.
Sure enough, as long as you find the right girlfriend, you can have any kind of experience, right?
Meng Yuezhu's frown relaxed upon hearing this. Wen Lianchang said, "What she said is right. Drinking too much is bad for your health. You really have no restraint usually."
Wen Lianchang: Although I'll eat french fries with you, I don't eat french fries with you every day!
Although Wen Shixue was criticized in return, she wasn't angry at all, because she brought this up precisely to let her parents know that Qin Zhen cared about her health and to build a good initial impression.
Meng Yuezhu seemed to think of something and suddenly asked slowly, "If your Zhenzhen Jie said no, you really wouldn't drink it? When did you become so obedient?"
Qin Zhen's hand holding the spoon paused slightly. She resisted the urge to look at Wen Shixue, her heart filled with questions—how did Meng Yuezhu know that form of address?
Wen Shixue said unhurriedly, "When you're under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head. Besides, she's my vice president, and it's for my health, so shouldn't I give her some face?"
Meng Yuezhu nodded gently: "Yes, you should definitely give her some face." She turned her head and looked kindly at Qin Zhen beside Wen Shixue, "You've worked hard, Xiao Qin." Then she didn't mention the topic again.
The atmosphere at the dinner table quickly became harmonious again, as if they were truly a family having a reunion dinner.
...
At three in the afternoon, Qin Zhen prepared to take her leave and go back. Wen Shixue offered to see her off. Wen Lianchang lifted his chin: "Go on, go on." He then turned and went upstairs with Meng Yuezhu.
Wen Shixue walked with Qin Zhen towards the car. Along the way, Qin Zhen asked in a low voice, "Why did Aunt Meng call me 'Zhenzhen Jie'?"
Wen Shixue replied frankly, "I went downstairs today to pick you up. Lao Meng saw me and asked what I was doing. I said, 'Zhenzhen Jie is here,' and she knew."
Hearing this, Qin Zhen didn't feel there was anything wrong with it. It was normal for people with a good relationship to use affectionate terms, so she didn't say anything more.
"Be careful on the road, stay safe," Wen Shixue put her hands behind her back for a moment, then patted her shoulder in a restrained and stiff manner, "Text me when you get home."
Seeing this, Qin Zhen comforted her gently, "You can hug me however you want when you come back."
Wen Shixue smiled softly and nodded meekly.
Qin Zhen said, "Then I'll go. Go inside quickly, it's cold outside."
Wen Shixue couldn't help but act spoiled with her: "I'll watch you go. I'll go in after you leave."
A short separation makes the heart grow fonder. She finally got to see her girlfriend after being home for a few days, and her girlfriend was especially proactive and clingy today, so of course, she had to look at her more.
Qin Zhen sighed helplessly and dotingly, suppressing the urge to hug and kiss her. She turned and got into the driver's seat, reluctantly starting the car.
Wen Shixue stood downstairs and watched her car drive out of the Wen family's courtyard gate until it completely disappeared from sight before she turned and walked back into the house.
...
In the evening, Wen Shixue was leaning on the bed looking at her laptop. Chenfeng's sales reached a new high during the New Year's gift period at the beginning of the year. Several brands had extended offers of cooperation recently. She planned to thoroughly investigate the background of these brands. Regardless of whether the other party was big or small, it was always good to be cautious.
This year, she also wanted to improve Chenfeng's packaging. Packaging was a bonus point; doing it well could make customers more satisfied and increase the chance of repeat business. The bright light reflected on her fair cheeks. Her fingertips gently scrolled, and the screen displayed packaging images of various major brands, each one grand and elegant, worth learning from.
After quietly looking for a while under the covers, there was a sudden knock on the door. Meng Yuezhu, wearing pajamas, walked in and asked, "Are you working?"
Wen Shixue put the laptop aside: "Sort of, it's nothing urgent. What is it, Lao Meng? Do you need something?"
Seeing that she didn't seem flustered, Meng Yuezhu walked to her bed and sat down. She didn't speak immediately, but smoothed the quilt and tucked her in. Under Wen Shixue's puzzled gaze, she finally spoke slowly: "Shixue, Mom has a question to ask you. You have to answer honestly, okay?"
Wen Shixue blinked. Hearing her tone, she felt that this matter was not simple, and couldn't help but sit up straight: "Please ask."
Meng Yuezhu got straight to the point: "Do you like Qin Zhen?"
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