Little Surprise

"As we're eating, you don't even care about getting greasy."

Shen Yi let out a resigned sigh and shook his head. He pulled out a napkin, wiped his mouth, and then planted a kiss on Fu Nanzhi's face.

"Alright, now can you tell me?"

Shen Yi glanced at her sideways.

Fu Nanzhi didn't care about this at all. Seeing Shen Yi's smug grin after the kiss, she looked like a weasel who had just stolen a chicken.

"What are you smirking about? Spit it out."

Shen Yi nudged her arm with his elbow, urging her to speak.

Fu Nanzhi used her chopsticks to pick up a duck leg and placed it in her bowl, shaking her head vigorously,

"Not now, you have to wait until after we finish eating."

Shen Yi widened his eyes and pointed at her,

"So, you were lying to me just now?"

"Hehehe..."

Fu Nanzhi burst into laughter, bending over with laughter:

"I didn't say that kissing would make me tell you, okay? You were the one who kissed me first, it's not my fault~"

She then lightly patted Shen Yi's hand in consolation,

"Alright, alright, I told you it's a surprise. It wouldn't be fun if I said it now, would it? You'll find out soon enough."

Her words left Shen Yi feeling powerless yet amused. He chuckled and replied,

"You, I really can't do anything with you."

Fu Nanzhi thoroughly enjoyed this feeling of being pampered by Shen Yi. She leaned her head slightly, feeling content as she looked at him.

"Here, hubby, have a duck leg."

She picked up her chopsticks and placed a piece of meat in Shen Yi's bowl.

Before Shen Yi could even feel touched, he lifted it to find himself laughing and crying at the same time. The duck leg clearly had a distinct tooth mark on it. No need to guess, it was obvious she couldn't finish it and gave it to him.

Hubby's nickname was 'Little Trash Bin', someone who just followed behind to eat leftovers.

Shen Yi picked it up and took a bite directly. He was used to it.

"Is there anything else you want to eat?"

Fu Nanzhi was still feeling a bit unsatisfied. She hadn't eaten much but wanted to taste a bit of everything.

After hesitating for a while, she said,

"Hubby, can you get me half a bowl of clay pot rice?"

Then she extended her index finger and thumb, pinching a small gap,

"Just a little bit."

Shen Yi scooped a tiny portion and handed it to her. She ate it like a hamster, nibbling bit by bit.

"Okay, are you full?"

Seeing that most of the food was gone, Shen Yi put down his chopsticks and asked her.

"I'm full."

Fu Nanzhi patted her petite stomach and nodded.

"Then let's go."

The two walked out of the restaurant together. It was midday, and the sun was scorching outside. The temperature today was not low.

Fu Nanzhi stood at the edge of the shade, using her hand as a visor to point out the direction of the parking lot to Shen Yi.

Shen Yi wasn't afraid of the heat, so he let her wait in place and took the car keys to start the car and come pick her up.

After getting in the car and fastening their seatbelts, Shen Yi pretended to be a gentleman and asked her,

"Beautiful princess, where to next?"

Fu Nanzhi pulled down the sun visor, cleared her throat, and pretended to be reserved,

"Destination classified, please proceed straight ahead, my knight~"

Shen Yi signaled a turn and slowly drove out of the parking lot. He turned his head and said,

"Mysterious as ever, I wonder what's in your head."

Fu Nanzhi snorted lightly and didn't respond. She had quite the endurance.

The car didn't drive too quickly, and Shen Yi followed Fu Nanzhi's instructions, driving straight ahead.

On the way, Shen Yi chatted with Fu Nanzhi from time to time, talking about food, colleagues, and work.

For some particularly challenging cases, Fu Nanzhi would also ask Shen Yi for his advice, as he was even more knowledgeable in these matters than she was.

Chatting along, Shen Yi asked her,

"Excuse me, princess, how are you getting along with the queen these days?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Nanzhi immediately lost her composure and burst into laughter, leaning over to one side.

Shen Yi looked puzzled and hurriedly asked,

"Did I say something wrong? Why is this funny?"

"I... it's just that, it's just that... I thought of, hahaha..."

Fu Nanzhi laughed for a long time, wiping her tears before regaining her composure and telling Shen Yi about the situation,

"I get along quite well with my 'mother-in-law'. We eat together morning and night, and sleep together at night..."

"But my father might not be too satisfied. Last night he called via video and complained about nearly starving to death. He's all alone at home with no one to keep him company."

This pitiful statement made Shen Yi laugh along. His father-in-law was quite a character.

Although his wife and daughter were both not at home, there was a live-in auntie, so naturally, he wouldn't go hungry. It seemed his call's purpose was simple, on one hand, to test how the two were getting along to avoid any mother-daughter conflict, and on the other hand, to subtly urge Ji Shulan to return home soon.

Fu Nanzhi was grown up and it wasn't right to keep her confined.

Shen Yi understood the key points and couldn't help but admire once more how insightful his father-in-law Fu Yuanyu was.

"It's okay. As long as you behave well, I think our mother won't stay too long."

Shen Yi consoled her.

"Don't worry, I've been very obedient recently. I often accompany her to arrange flowers and practice yoga~"

Fu Nanzhi waved her hand. If her mother could swim, she would have even taken her mom to the pool for a swim.

Seeing the car driving further and further away, Shen Yi asked in confusion,

"Where exactly are you taking me? We've already left Jianyuan District."

"Oh, it's almost there, just around the corner."

Fu Nanzhi's eyes were brimming with excitement. She tapped on her phone for a moment, urging Shen Yi to drive faster.

The car turned left, and a tall building came into view.

"4S dealership?"

"Yes, yes, turn in, turn in."

Fu Nanzhi directed Shen Yi to drive in.

As soon as the car came to a stop, a male and female car consultant were already waiting by the side, opening the car door.

"Ms. Fu, Mr. Shen, welcome. Please follow us inside."

The two consultants extended their hands, leading the way in front.

"You're buying a car?"

Shen Yi was momentarily stunned, assuming Fu Nanzhi was looking to change her car, as she was currently driving a BMW 7 Series.

Given her family's financial situation, it was indeed quite modest, and it would be understandable if she wanted to upgrade.

Fu Nanzhi held his hand and nodded,

"Yes."

"But not for me, but for you."

At this moment, the consultant in front also turned around and congratulated,

"That's right, Mr. Shen. Ms. Fu has already chosen a model for you and paid in advance.

All you need to do is sign the document, and you can drive your new car home."

The consultants led Shen Yi and Fu Nanzhi to the waiting area and sat down. The consultant leaned over and said,

"Please wait a moment. My colleague is going to fetch the contract for you."

"Okay."

Shen Yi politely nodded, pulling Fu Nanzhi's arm,

"Is this the little surprise you mentioned?"

"Yes~"

"But you know I'm not interested in cars, and I really don't need one."

Shen Yi wasn't particularly keen on cars. His previous car was a wedding gift from Fu Nanzhi's family, and after getting used to it, he never changed it.

It was only after taking over Jinheng that, to match his status, he finally got a driver and upgraded his car, though by then, he was just a passenger.

Fu Nanzhi shook her head vigorously, countering,

"How could you not need one?"

"Besides daily commuting, this time when we go back to visit your parents, it would come in handy. You can't take me home without your own car, can you?"

Then she leaned against Shen Yi and whispered,

"No one can look down on my man.

No one!"