Chapter 348: Chapter 348

Shen Zhaoli had originally not planned to do anything to Wen Jiao.

But human rationality is not as unassailable as one might think.

Shen Zhaoli’s rationality wavered under Wen Jiao’s beautiful and charming face.

"What does the tea mean?"

"It means... you’re like a vixen!" Wen Jiao resignedly blurted out, "For a man, how can you be so... tempting!"

Wen Jiao didn’t realize that these words of dissatisfaction, to Shen Zhaoli’s ears, were no different from a compliment.

Shen Zhaoli looked at her seriously, and after a long time, he said softly, "Jiaojiao, when do you plan to give in to the vixen?"

Truth be told, Wen Jiao had intended to give in from the start.

When she called Shen Zhaoli back from abroad, it was to live a good life with him.

Wen Jiao wasn’t a naive child; she knew that spouses should be very intimate.

The way she and Shen Zhaoli were, it was actually abnormal.

So, Wen Jiao’s eyelashes trembled, and after a long moment, she looked like a fish on a cutting board ready to be dealt with, "Whatever you want to do is fine!"

Seeing the nervousness in her eyes, Shen Zhaoli regained some of his rationality, stood up, and increased the distance between them.

Wen Jiao looked at Shen Zhaoli, utterly confused. He said nothing, but his face clearly read—"Why don’t you make a move?"

Shen Zhaoli said, "It’s not about what I want, Jiaojiao, I don’t want you to please me, pleasing is something I should do for you."

Wen Jiao was somewhat touched by the first part.

Upon hearing the latter part, her ears turned red.

She grabbed a pillow next to her and threw it at Shen Zhaoli, "I beg you, shut up!"

Shen Zhaoli chuckled silently, letting Wen Jiao hit him with the pillow without dodging.

He bent down, picked up the pillow from the ground, placed it beside Wen Jiao, and with a more serious face and a subdued smile, he stared at her intently.

"Jiaojiao, how did you feel when I kissed you just now?"

Wen Jiao’s face, which had just cooled down, reddened again, "What? Want to know if you pleased me?"

"Yeah." Shen Zhaoli said, "I really want to know."

Wen Jiao pursed her lips, lowered her gaze, and whispered softly, "You must have kissed many people, right?"

Shen Zhaoli said, "You are my first kiss."

Even after Shen Zhaoli went to shower, Wen Jiao was still pondering over his words.

Inexplicably, she felt a bit secretly thrilled.

As expected, moral virtue is the best dowry a man can have!

Overall, this hot spring trip was very successful.

On the way back, little Bian Xiao excitedly made a video call to Bian Yue, who was miles away.

"Mommy! It was so fun soaking in the hot springs with grandpa! Grandpa prepared so many delicious things for Xiaoxiao! Grandpa said he wants to bring Xiaoxiao next time!"

In the video, Bian Yue is sitting on the sofa, and you can see it’s snowing outside the floor-to-ceiling window behind her.

Shen Jinci is sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window, probably busy looking at documents, so he hasn’t joined the conversation between the mother and child.

"Is that so!" Bian Yue said with a smile: "Then, Xiaoxiao can stay a bit longer at Aunt Jiaojiao’s house, how about that!"

Bian Xiao didn’t hesitate at all and crisply said: "Mommy! Xiaoxiao misses you too! Xiaoxiao wants mommy to come back!"

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"By then, Xiaoxiao wants to bring grandpa to our house!" the little Bian Xiao said in a babyish voice: "Grandpa and Xiaoxiao are good friends! We want to live together!"

Wen Jiao has been giggling on the side, with Shen Zhaoli wearing a faint smile on his lips, appearing casual but actually listening very seriously.

"Alright, then let’s invite grandpa over to our house!" said Bian Yue, "By then, Xiaoxiao will be the little host! You need to take good care of grandpa!"

The little one saluted Bian Yue seriously, "Aye aye, mommy! Xiaoxiao will definitely complete the mission! Take good care of grandpa!"

After Bian Xiao ended the call, Shen Zhaoli teased him a few words, and everyone’s mood perfectly returned to being at home.

Shen Zhaoli is very satisfied with everything at the moment.

Wen Jiao is accepting him.

Even though this process might be somewhat long and difficult.

Shen Zhaoli doesn’t mind, he has plenty of time to spend with Wen Jiao.

As long as she is willing to take a step towards him, then he is content to take the remaining ninety-nine steps.

A few days later, Bian Yue and Shen Jinci returned to Xiangjiang.

They picked up Bian Xiao and also Wen Yongwei.

Wen Yongwei was very happy when leaving, smilingly advised Shen Zhaoli, "During my absence, you have to seize the opportunity! Jiaojiao is soft-hearted, she will definitely be moved by you!"

Facing his father-in-law’s earnest hopes, Shen Zhaoli promptly responded, "Rest assured! I will definitely strive for it!"

Wen Yongwei nodded in satisfaction, patting Shen Zhaoli’s hand, "I just want, before I close my eyes, to see a child from you and Jiaojiao."

Shen Zhaoli’s smile faded, he nodded, softly saying, "I understand your feelings, but as for the children... I think Jiaojiao’s wishes are more important. However, rest assured, whether there are children or not, I will take good care of Jiaojiao and won’t let her suffer."

Wen Yongwei wanting to see their children stems largely from his worry.

Now, seeing Shen Zhaoli spoke so straightforwardly, Wen Yongwei bluntly said, "Zhaoli, I realize that there isn’t much time left for myself. If you and Jiaojiao have children, no matter what happens in the future, at least Jiaojiao has something to hope for. I’m not saying you’re not good, but life is so unpredictable, I just wish my daughter’s life could run a little smoother."

Shen Zhaoli could understand Wen Yongwei’s concerns, as each generation, due to the limitations of the era, have their own perceptions and differences.

But ultimately, Wen Yongwei is motivated by love for Wen Jiao.

Thus, Shen Zhaoli patiently listened to Wen Yongwei’s words before softly saying, "I understand what you’ve said, but I can swear to you, I will not treat Wen Jiao any differently whether we have children or not. If you are not reassured, I can enter into an agreement with Wen Jiao; if we were to divorce later, all our marital assets, including those registered in my name, will go to Wen Jiao."

If feelings are ethereal and promises not sufficient, Shen Zhaoli is willing to use material wealth to price the scale of love.

Wen Yongwei slightly nodded, stating, "If it really can be arranged , I would be much more relieved."

Shen Zhaoli smiled, "You can review the contract today, and if there are no issues, I will have Wen Jiao sign it tonight."

Wen Yongwei looked at Shen Zhaoli somewhat surprised.

Anyone can say pleasing words, but really acting on them to the extent of ’cutting flesh and drawing blood’ is not something everyone is willing to do.

Wen Yongwei was quite moved, he nodded, then said: "Since that’s the case, I will go and stay at Shen Family’s house for a while. In my absence, you and Wen Jiao can have an easier time to clear the air."