The Rest of My Life

When I got to the front yard, Zhou Xun wasn't the only one.

He was still holding Rui Rui in his arms.

I was pleasantly surprised.

Everyone was looking at us, but when I saw Rui Rui, I forgot everything around me and just ran over.

Rui was also very excited. He reached out his hand towards me and shouted in a childish voice, "Little aunt, hug ~"

I opened my arms.

However, Zhou Xun did not let go. Instead, he held Rui Rui further away and said, "If you're pregnant, then let me hold you."

Rui pouted and said, "Little uncle, I miss little aunt ~ I won't hurt little sister ~"

I also said, "It's fine. I'll be more careful."

Maybe it was because of his gentleness and romance last night that I didn't dare to look at him.

Zhou Xun chuckled and said to Rui Rui, "Then can you kiss my aunt while uncle carries you?"

Rui's eyes curved into a scowl as he replied in a crisp voice.

So he held Rui, and Rui Rui came over and kissed me on the cheek.

I smelled his familiar mint scent, and my ears burned.

Rui chuckled, extremely happy.

I covered my throbbing heart and laughed. I touched Rui Rui's round face and said, "I lost weight."

Rui grinned and said angrily: "Daddy said, I'm thin because I'm growing taller!"

When he mentioned Big Brother Zhou, I remembered Grandpa Zhou's words. He said that Big Brother Zhou would be transferred back to the capital after the new year.

I couldn't help but look at Zhou Xun.

They... Were they really going to make a move?

It's a pity that there are too many people here, so I couldn't ask. I could only ask him when we were alone.

Zhou Xun looked deeply at me and said, "I haven't gone to pay my respects to Uncle and the rest."

I hastily said, "Then let's go in."

He nodded.

I don't know why, but I always felt that his eyes were dark and deep, as if he was hiding many unspeakable emotions.

I didn't dare meet his gaze as I lowered my head and whispered, "Why are you here so early?"

He smiled. "Because I wanted to see you earlier."

Me: "…"

It's not just my ears right now. My whole face is burning.

Laughing low, he held Rui in one arm and took me in the other as we walked into the house.

Even though I was almost bewitched by him, I didn't forget my own decision. I intended to separate from him, so I couldn't be bewitched by him.

So I pulled his hand away.

However, the next second, he grabbed me and wrapped my hand around his. He whispered into my ear, "Today is the first day of the new year. We should pretend to be more harmonious. Otherwise, Uncle will start talking again."

I was discouraged.

He was right. If Shen Fang were to see me and him at loggerheads, he would definitely come to educate me.

I had to let him hold me.

The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile. There was a trace of craftiness in his smile, as well as a little complacency after succeeding.

My heart skipped a beat.

Shen Fang was very happy to see Zhou Xun. After that, he brought Zhou Xun to meet a branch of the Shen family.

Perhaps it was because of his status and position, even though he was clearly a junior, a group of people gathered around him and spoke as if they were all stars surrounding the moon.

The other grandfathers of the Shen family also fawned over him.

I suddenly had a thought.

Perhaps … Can Zhou Xun help me ask what happened back then?

Rui Rui followed Zhou Xun around and got quite a few red packets.

While Zhou Xun was chatting with the others, Rui Rui ran over and handed the red packet to me. Rui Rui said sweetly, "Little aunt, give ~ ~"

I took it from him and pinched his nose. "Auntie will keep it for you. I'll return it to you when I leave."

Rui answered with a smile.

At noon, Zhou Xun and Rui stayed for lunch. Shen Fang had been talking to Zhou Xun.

I heard him mention a project in Africa where the Zhou family seemed to have taken a few national railways and Shen wanted a share.

Was he trying to get more money from Zhou Xun?

I narrowed my eyes and managed to hide the contempt in them.

He was indeed insatiable.

I saw Shen Zixian frown, and I don't think he agreed with what Shen Fang did.

However, he did not make a sound.

I was somewhat disappointed.

If he did not have the courage to fight against Shen Fang, then sooner or later, he would be assimilated by Shen Fang.

But I don't want him to be like that.

In my heart, although he is a bit of a venomous tongue and a bit of a prideful, but his nature is kind-hearted, and he is very smart and very responsible.

And he was kind to me, and I really wanted him to stay the same.

I sighed in my heart and looked over at Zhou Xun, wondering how he would answer Shen Fang.

After hearing Shen Fang's request, Zhou Xun's smile did not lessen in the slightest. In fact, he even said straightforwardly, "Sure. When the time comes for the project to start, I'll get some people to contact uncle."

He actually agreed to it immediately.

I was surprised.

He clearly knew that Shen was only trying to make the best of things, so why didn't he firmly reject him?

If there was one, there was two. If there was two, there was three. Wasn't he afraid of being completely pushed up by Shen Fang? When the time came, he wouldn't even be able to throw him off?

Perhaps it was because my emotions were too strong, but Zhou Xun didn't move. He just looked at me and winked.

I started.

Is he telling me not to worry?

Since he was so confident, I naturally felt relieved.

After lunch, Shen Fang still wanted to take Zhou Xun to the study to continue discussing the African project.

I hastily stopped him. "Uncle, I have something to say to Uncle Zhou." I gave Zhou Xun a look, then looked towards Rui Rui, "Rui Rui also needs a nap, how about you look for Uncle Zhou in the afternoon?"

Zhou Xun smiled as he looked at me. He had a pampered expression on his face.

If I didn't know that he was playing along with me, I would really be indulging in his smile.

Shen Fang's gaze lingered between Zhou Xun and me for a moment, before he clapped his hands and said, "Alright, since you guys are so peaceful and beautiful like this, I am relieved. Quickly go upstairs and rest, let's talk about other things when we get the chance."

I dragged Zhou Xun upstairs.

Zhou Xun carried Rui and followed me back to the bedroom.

I shut the door.

Turning around, he saw Zhou Xun smiling at me. "Darling, do you really want to be alone with me?"

Me: "…"

He chuckled. "I'd like to be alone with you, too."

Me: "…"

Is he trying to tease me?

If I wasn't familiar with his voice and appearance, I would almost suspect that he was being replaced.

In the blink of an eye, I saw Rui Rui staring at me and Zhou Xun with innocent eyes. My face immediately turned red.

Zhou Xun chuckled and said, "Rui Rui, quickly go to sleep."

Rui Rui had just eaten her fill and was yawning nonstop. Now that he had been coaxed by Zhou Xun, he fell asleep obediently.

The room quieted down, and Rui Rui's even breathing could be heard.

After a long while, Zhou Xun pointed to the balcony.

I nodded and followed him out.

He asked sternly, "What happened?"

I said that he must have sensed that I had something to say to him.

As expected, he asked the moment he opened his mouth.

I didn't hide anything and directly told him about the reaction of the few grandmothers of the Shen family.

Zhou Xun frowned and said, "In other words, they might know the truth, but for some reason, they don't dare to tell you?"