Chapter 156: Chapter 155: The Girl’s Thoughts

What does my sister-in-law mean by this?

Explaining so clearly, is she hinting that I have plenty of time?

Shen Yuan inwardly wondered, but still calmly began to change his shoes.

Sitting down at the dining table, Chen Xinyu, just like Nana, served me a bowl of white rice.

The two sisters really were cut from the same cloth, considerate and meticulous.

There were plenty of dishes on the table, including fish, shrimp, chicken, and even a kelp soup.

Shen Yuan couldn’t help but ask, “Did you make all these?”

“Yes.”

Chen Xinyu replied shyly with her head down, “My cooking isn’t as good as my sister’s, Brother-in-law, I hope you won’t mind.”

“No worries, I love anything made by you sisters.”

“Not that–”

Realizing his slip of the tongue, Shen Yuan hurriedly corrected himself, “What I meant to say was, I love whatever you sisters cook.”

Chen Xinyu became even more embarrassed, her pure face lowering even further as she picked at her rice timidly.

Shen Yuan tasted a piece of stir-fried chicken, it tasted alright, not as delicious as what Nana made, but it was clear his sister-in-law also cooked frequently.

Chen Xinyu lifted her clear, beautiful eyes, waiting for Shen Yuan’s assessment.

“It’s not bad.”

Shen Yuan spat out the bone and praised, “It seems you’ve learned quite a bit at home from mom and dad, haven’t you?”

Upon receiving Shen Yuan’s approval, Chen Xinyu sighed in relief, then explained, “I don’t cook much at home, I learned these dishes after coming here to my sister’s place.”

Shen Yuan nodded; some girls naturally have a knack for cooking and pick it up quickly.

“Because…”

Chen Xinyu’s cheeks inexplicably turned a flush of red, and after hesitating, she shyly bit her lip and said, “Because I’ve noticed you seem to really enjoy these dishes, Brother-in-law.”

?

Shen Yuan paused; if his entering the house was a hint, this was a downright clear indication.

He looked up at Chen Xinyu, who seemed to realize that her words were quite suggestive, and now shyly kept her head lowered.

Her hair was tied into a ponytail today; her skin was fair, and with the blush coloring her cheeks, she looked fresh and vibrant.

Dressed in a simple white T-shirt, although loose, it was stretched taut due to her size.

Such a graceful and blooming sister-in-law caused Shen Yuan, whose resolve was already shaky, to fall a little deeper.

“Xinyu…”

“Brother-in-law.”

Shen Yuan meant to say something, but Chen Xinyu suddenly stood up and interrupted, “I… I need to use the restroom.”

“Sure, go ahead.”

That being the case, Shen Yuan didn’t say anything further, and by the time Chen Xinyu came out of the restroom, after he had polished off two bowls of rice, he put down his chopsticks.

“I’m full.”

“Mhm.”

Chen Xinyu quietly nodded and surreptitiously observed Shen Yuan sitting down on the couch.

She knew her words just now were presumptuous, but she couldn’t help wanting to express them, wondering what Brother-in-law might think of her after hearing them.

He wouldn’t think I’m that kind of frivolous girl, would he?

In the mind of a naive girl, there are always a plethora of messy thoughts; Shen Yuan didn’t say anything, but Chen Xinyu’s mind was already racing like a deer on the loose.

After washing the dishes, Chen Xinyu timidly sat on the sofa, stole a glance at Shen Yuan, took a deep breath, and said, “Brother-in-law, what I meant just now was not really…”

Shen Yuan smiled and waved his hand, “I know, it’s alright.”

Chen Xinyu had been struggling about whether to explain herself while she was washing the dishes.

After mustering the courage to explain and getting such a response from Brother-in-law, she felt quite dejected.

Brother-in-law said it’s okay as if he doesn’t care… He must be devoted to my sister and couldn’t possibly like me, could he?

Thinking this, Chen Xinyu looked down at her toes, feeling somewhat disheartened.

Shen Yuan turned to look at Chen Xinyu, wondering why she was downcast when it was she who wanted to clarify things. But perhaps it was his response that failed to satisfy his little sister-in-law, so Shen Yuan gave it some thought and said,

“Xinyu, everyone has the right to choose, don’t be constrained by societal norms and conventions.”

Shen Yuan didn’t spell out his words too clearly, but relying on Chen Xinyu’s intelligence that garnered her a score of 660 on her college entrance exam, she should be able to comprehend.

Chen Xinyu paused, then suddenly looked up, realizing Brother-in-law had always been aware of her feelings…

So, the message in his words… was he not opposed?

But Brother-in-law spoke ambiguously, not clearly stating whether he agreed or not.

“Brother-in-law…”

Chen Xinyu wanted to say something more.

“Squeak.”

Just then, the door opened, and both turned their heads to see Chen Na had returned.

Upon seeing her sister, Chen Xinyu immediately tucked her thoughts back deep inside and also felt a strong sense of guilt.

Having such improper thoughts about Brother-in-law, what would her sister think if she knew?

She would probably be very angry…

Shen Yuan also felt a sense of guilt as if he were a thief, for having flirted with Nana’s sister beneath her very eyes.

“A sister-in-law’s ‘half butt’ belongs to the brother-in-law,” he had only heard about it in gossip; for the sister involved, accepting it must be quite difficult.

Shen Yuan tried to appear natural as he walked over to greet her, “Why didn’t you let me or Xinyu accompany you for the prenatal checkup? Going alone makes me seem incompetent.”

“It’s okay.”

Chen Na smiled brightly, “You’re busy, and Xinyu has to cook for you. Besides, I’m not showing much yet, so I can manage on my own.”

“You can’t do this next time.”

Shen Yuan said earnestly, “At least let me or Xinyu accompany you.”

“Alright.”

Feeling Shen Yuan’s concern, Chen Na’s mood improved a bit more, and she couldn’t resist snuggling up to him.

Chen Xinyu felt a slight pang of jealousy seeing her sister and brother-in-law’s affection.

Still, she forced a smile and stood up, asking, “Sis, have you eaten? Shall I go heat up some food for you?”

“I’ve eaten already. That private hospital offers a nutritious meal, which is quite substantial.”

“Okay…”

After napping with Nana, Shen Yuan went to the Grand Hyatt gym.

The System required maintaining a routine of working out every other day, gradually reaching a body fat percentage of 10% and a weight of 77KG within a week.

On the way, Shen Yuan activated his panel. Today was the second day, and his weight had reached 75.8KG, while his body fat had decreased to 13.5%.

After working out and while showering, Liew Menglu was surprised, “How come you skipped a day of training, but your muscles look even more defined?”

Liew Menglu couldn’t help but trace Shen Yuan’s abs with her fingertips.

In her eyes, Shen Yuan’s abs were clearly defined and symmetrical on both sides, smooth like a captivating work of art, inspiring longing.

Not only men crave women’s bodies, but women also crave men’s. Facing such a powerfully aesthetic figure, Liew Menglu couldn’t help but want to touch.

Shen Yuan felt ticklish, “If you’re going to touch my abs, just touch my abs, don’t reach any lower.”

Liew Menglu retorted playfully, “What’s the matter, can’t I touch a little more?”

Shen Yuan replied seriously, “There’s a fee for that.”

“Fine.”

Liew Menglu let go of him, stepped back, and crossed her arms over her chest, “Then you can’t touch me either from now on; I’ll charge a fee too.”

“You’ve forgotten, I’ve already paid.”

Shen Yuan reminded her.

“That doesn’t count.”

Liew Menglu pouted her pink lips, “That was just spending money you gave me.”

Shen Yuan smiled lightly and walked over to hug her, whispering in her ear, “How can that not count? That’s my prostitution money.”

“Ten thousand a month, that’s 3300 a night. Besides, you didn’t work all 30 days, at most 15, equivalent to 6600 a night. Aren’t you satisfied?”

Liew Menglu bit her lips, flushed with shame and anger, her ample chest heaving, “You bad person, that’s not prostitution money.”

Shen Yuan picked her up and tossed her vigorously onto the big bed, “Then it’s prostitution money.”

“It’s not!”

“Whether it is or not, I’m going to take you now.”

After a forty-minute fitness class, Liew Menglu’s complexion was rosy. Recalling their earlier conversation, she leaned against Shen Yuan and said, “Shen Yuan… can you not refer to that as prostitution money?”

Shen Yuan turned to look at her and saw that today, Liew Menglu seemed particularly pitiful, with pleading eyes.

Shen Yuan then realized he had carelessly hurt her pride. Every woman has her dignity and certainly wouldn’t want to be objectified.

“Silly girl, I was just joking. Take it seriously for what?”

Shen Yuan hugged her close, gently patting her fragrant back to comfort her, “Of course, it’s not prostitution money.”

“Mm…”

Liew Menglu nodded in agreement, curling up on Shen Yuan like a little kitten, “Daddy, I belong only to you.”

Shen Yuan felt a touch in his heart; not just women are moved unintentionally, men are too.

The Feel-good Index could reveal a lot; reaching above 80 meant strong affection, not to mention that Liew Menglu’s Feel-good Index towards him was 91.

And then, the Feel-good Index above Liew Menglu’s head refreshed.

91..92..93..

Finally settling at 93, Shen Yuan couldn’t help but stroke her snow-white, soft body.

It seemed that beyond a Feel-good Index of 90, advancements brought by physical intimacy were minimal; it took sincerity to truly touch someone’s heart.

“By the way, Shen Yuan, I’ve already visited the other two shops. The yoga studio delivers timely services, but we need more members–mainly a matter of attracting traffic.”

Liew Menglu spoke softly, “The other fitness center has the same issues as the first one. Overall, I think these are minor problems and should be easy to resolve–it depends on whether the manager is willing to tackle them.”

“I’ll send you the electronic file later.”

“Good job.”

Shen Yuan patted her soft body and said, “For a reward.”

Liew Menglu looked up at him, “Is it a reward for a few small goals again?”

Shen Yuan gave her a firm rub, “Not this time.”

“Ah… that hurts!”

In the afternoon, with nothing pressing, Shen Yuan accompanied Liew Menglu on a shopping spree, dining out, and watching a movie.

They purchased plenty of clothes, bags, and accessories, totaling 230,000, while Shen Yuan benefitted by 460,000.

Shopping wasn’t the main event; it was their first date out. Normally, they bypassed the usual dating rituals and headed straight to a hotel, but today she got to experience a sweet date like any other couple.

Liew Menglu was in high spirits throughout, clinging to Shen Yuan, her expression radiating the happiness and contentment of a cherished woman.

Back at the hotel, Shen Yuan carried out his routine, flipping Liew Menglu over on the bed.