Chapter 517: Chapter 517

No matter what, you shouldn’t just hang up the phone like that.

Shen Dang didn’t feel anything was wrong, "As long as he knows the address, it’s fine. He’s not coming to see us."

She was at a loss for words.

Of course, Shen Dang also didn’t give Qiao Xi a chance to speak.

Chen Jiayan hailed a taxi to the hotel after getting the address.

He hadn’t even had the chance to ask Qiao Xi which room Xie Baola was in before the call was hung up.

And he had the tact not to call back.

Upon arriving at the hotel lobby, Chen Jiayan called Xie Baola.

The cell phone ringtone broke the silence, Xie Baola’s room was only lit by a projector, with no sound at all.

Blinded by the brightness of the phone, she quickly answered the call when she saw Chen Jiayan’s number.

"Are you done with your work?"

"Yes, I finished. I heard you won an award tonight, so I brought you a gift. It’s downstairs at the hotel, come down and get it."

"You’ll know when you come down."

His voice seemed to carry a hint of laughter.

Xie Baola, wearing only a coat, came downstairs in the hotel slippers.

The first floor was empty, no one around except the receptionist.

Just as Xie Baola was about to call Chen Jiayan, Chen Jiayan already emerged from a corner.

Xie Baola suddenly looked up.

Chen Jiayan stood in front of her, his background a cascade of falling snowflakes that, in her eyes, were just a backdrop to him.

Chen Jiayan appeared in full detail before her, his features handsome and pleasant, a light smile on his face, his coat accentuating his build.

With the clean freshness of youth.

Xie Baola sprinted into Chen Jiayan’s arms.

"Chen Jiayan, why did you come?"

The person from far away in the Imperial Capital was suddenly before her.

This wasn’t an illusion.

His embrace was cool, yet his body was warm.

Xie Baola’s hands slipped inside his coat, moving under his sweater to touch the taut skin of his waist.

He had abs, which Xie Baola couldn’t help but touch stealthily a few times.

Chen Jiayan let her, merely holding her waist and saying calmly, "I came as soon as work was over."

Not mentioning at all how he had squeezed his staff and rushed to come to Hong Kong.

Luckily, he caught the last flight.

Xie Baola’s bright, fox-like eyes seriously studied him, "Did you really miss me that much?"

Chen Jiayan didn’t answer but noticed the slippers on her feet, "Baola, why are you wearing slippers?"

"I thought I was just coming down to get a gift and then going back up. I didn’t expect you, and speaking of which, where’s my gift?"

Xie Baola hugged him tightly and kissed him, "I’m very satisfied with this gift."

Chen Jiayan patted her waist, "Let’s talk upstairs."

Throughout the way up, Xie Baola showed him concern, "Are you hungry? Did you eat on your way here?"

Of course, he hadn’t yet.

But the couple didn’t go out to eat.

Instead, Chen Jiayan ordered takeout.

After a fulfilling meal, they rolled onto the bed.

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Chen Jiayan took out a necklace to put on her.

As he kissed her, he said, "This is your real gift for tonight."

None of it, though, compared to Chen Jiayan.

Xie Baola felt she was even more tightly bound by him.

Days later, their work in Hong Kong finished, everyone returned to Hai City.

Qiao Xi and Shen Dang first went home to feed their pets, then headed to the Shen Family Mansion for dinner.

Ran Jing held her hands continuously, the warmth comforting, "Xixi, do you have any work scheduled for March or April?"

Qiao Xi’s memories of her biological mother had faded, but she always felt that a mother should be warm like Ran Jing.

She replied gently and sweetly, "I do have work during those months... Is there something you need?"

With a sigh, Ran Jing spoke, "I’ve calculated a good day for you, and both months have good ones. We’ll hold your and Ah Dang’s wedding in March or April. What do you think, Xixi?"

Qiao Xi was deeply moved, "That’s fine, Mom."

Turned to Shen Dang, Ran Jing said, "Ah Dang, I know you’re fully capable of handling the wedding yourself, but if there’s anything you’re unsure about, ask me. And if there’s anything your dad and I need to do, I..."

Her voice vibrated with excitement.

Shen Dang chuckled lightly, "Mom, there’s nothing for you to prepare. I’ve got it all ready."

How come her son was capable of everything!

It seemed she couldn’t even contribute.

Slightly displeased, Ran Jing huffed, "I’m just not at ease, you know. After all, a wedding is a big deal."

That’s not what you used to say.

But Ran Jing didn’t care about his feelings, turning again to Qiao Xi, "So, Xixi, do you prefer March or April? It all depends on your schedule."

Qiao Xi looked at Shen Dang.

Shen Dang raised an eyebrow.

He was undoubtedly eager.

Qiao Xi said to Ran Jing, "Let’s do March, to have it earlier."

Shen Dang indeed smiled.

Such a considerate wife.

Ran Jing, seeing Shen Dang’s smug look, clicked her tongue, "Xixi, don’t mind him. Your feelings are what’s most important."

Was this really his mother?

Shen Dang felt somewhat speechless.

He seemed as worthless as a son-in-law.

"No," Qiao Xi shook her head with a gentle smile, "I also think March is good."

Old Master Shen beamed so wide, more wrinkles creased his face, "March is good, March is good. Then it’s settled for March."

There were still three months to go, but Qiao Xi actually began looking forward to her wedding with Shen Dang.

As the year ended, Qiao Xi still had lots of commercial activities to attend.

After the busy period, the new year arrived as expected.

The couple ate their New Year’s Eve dinner at the Shen Family, and afterward, Shen Dang took Qiao Xi to Switzerland.

Switzerland was truly a paradise on earth.

From Grindelwald and Jungfrau to Longjiang and Lake Brienz, they even rode the vintage Golden Train.

They visited each of Switzerland’s eight most beautiful towns, a journey Shen Dang shared with Qiao Xi.

This was an unforgettable experience for Qiao Xi.

She also shared photos of their journey on social media, depicting the most authentic post-wedding life of a female star.

But she only posted once.

Such material couldn’t satisfy her legion of fans.

Fans begged daily for more photos on Qiao Xi’s social media.

Qiao Xi, however, was more focused on enjoying the trip and hardly paid attention to the online world.

On the contrary, Shen Dang would post their photos on social media every day, documenting each location they visited.

Fans commented that their sister might not be top-notch, but their brother-in-law was quite something.

Seeing Boss Shen’s enthusiasm for sharing his wife, fans knelt and pleaded for a vlog.

Seeing the fans’ clamor, Shen Dang started recording videos for the rest of the trip.

Upon returning to Hai City, he edited the videos and posted them on social media.

A four-minute video showed their entire journey.

"Wow, every time I see Boss Shen and Xixi Bao, I have to rave about their looks!"

"Is there no beautifying filter on the video? How can there be such a good-looking couple?"