They’ve been living together for so long, and now, suddenly on the brink of engagement, they’re playing the game of ‘retreat to advance’.

He really wanted to transform into a master of the pond and say, “Are you trying to play hard to get with me?”

But that expression was just too greasy, it made him a bit nauseous.

The next morning, Su He didn’t even wait for Shen Yi to pick her up; she came running eagerly by herself and went straight to the office.

“Wait, have you finished your exams?”

On the way to the airport, while driving, Su Qing asked Su He who was sitting in the passenger seat.

“Look, the moment my little sister just arrives, my brother starts getting tired of me. If it weren’t for my brother’s big day, I wouldn’t come here to annoy people!”

Su Qing: …

“Since you know it’s a big day, don’t force me to slap you on such a joyous day. Also, the engagement is tomorrow, not today!”

“I’m a sister, not a fool. How did a brother with such emotional intelligence win over a beauty like sister-in-law? Can’t brother see that I took time out of my busy study schedule just to fulfill my duty of filial piety by visiting father and mother dear?” Su He pretended to cover her face and cry.

Su Qing: →_→

“I warn you again, Su He, if you dare pull this stunt tomorrow, I will definitely bash your head in!”

He was really scared, worried that his sister might embarrass herself at an official event tomorrow, which would be too awkward.

“Then it depends on your performance, big bro. I’ve had my eyes on a bicycle recently, and I want to be a lady biker!”

“Lady biker? The bike rides you, or you ride the bike? Listen, sis, give it up. When you applied for that driving license, I thought it was a threat to national safety. Even when cycling, you’d be a road hazard. As for your death wish, I’m not stopping you. Anyway, with mom there tomorrow, if you mess around, you better not come home during summer vacation; in fact, you may never come home again!” Su Qing smirked.

With their mom present tomorrow, it’s likely Su He wouldn’t dare cause trouble. He was just worried about her losing her senses unexpectedly.

Hearing this, Su Qing blushed. He even forgot about this!

“By the way, when is your vacation?”

“End of this month. Once exams are done, it’s holiday time. Classes start September 1st. Two months off, so happy!”

Upon hearing this, a delighted smile appeared on Su He’s face. University vacations are fantastic, with no homework and extended breaks. Simply perfect.

“How’s the revision going? Did you brush up on the key points of your professional courses? You’re not planning on failing, are you? If so, you’d have to retake the exam when you come back in the new term. How tragic!”

Su He: [○?｀Д′?○]

Seeing Su He’s impotent rage, Su Qing laughed heartily.

Quickly, they drove to the airport and soon spotted Old Su and their mom Zhou Hui at the exit.

“Mom~~ Your most adorable daughter missed you so much, hug hug~~”

Saying this, Su He spread her arms wide and ran toward Zhou Hui, but the next moment, her face was pushed aside by a palm. Then, Zhou Hui brushed Su He off to the side and asked Su Qing, “Son, where’s Xiao Yi?”

“Mom, Xiao Yi is with her parents. We’ve decided to handle our own families separately. Our families will formally meet tomorrow,” said Su Qing.

Pushed aside, Su He went to Old Su for comfort, who, being his daughter’s loving father, affectionately rubbed her head:

“Not bad. Daughter, aren’t your exams coming up? Make sure to revise well these next couple of days. Don’t fail!”

Su He: …

Just one sentence, and a woman’s eyes lost their sparkle!

Then Su Qing drove his parents to the pre-booked hotel, a five-star suite.

“Wow, this is way too luxurious!” Zhou Hui exclaimed upon entering the hotel.

The hotel room was much larger than their home, and the decor was excessively lavish.

“It’s a five-star hotel, what do you expect?” Even though Old Su had seen a bit of the world, it was his first time staying in such a nice hotel, and he couldn’t help but marvel.

“It must cost quite a bit, right?” Zhou Hui asked, somewhat pained by the thought of the price.

Although their family wasn’t short on money anymore, the thought of a suite costing tens of thousands per night was beyond her imagination.

To avoid hassle, Su Qing didn’t mention anything about the price: “Xiao Yi arranged it for you, just enjoy your stay.”

He then took the family for a meal and left Su He to accompany them, leaving the car keys with Old Su, since having a car would make things more convenient.

At 4:30 in the afternoon, the two returned to the company, sharing a knowing smile:

“All sorted?” Su Qing asked.

Shen Yi nodded: “Mm, my parents are settled. I won’t be staying over tonight. Tomorrow we’ll meet there at 9:30 AM sharp, don’t miss me too much!”

“No need to worry about that; it’s just one night apart, not a big deal!” Su Qing responded with a mix of laughter and frustration.

But who knew that Shen Yi would cast a sidelong glance, then beckon him over: “Come here!”

“Huh?”

“Huh what?”

With that, Shen Yi pulled him close, burying her head in his neck for a long kiss:

“Just charging up a bit early, so it won’t feel bad tonight. Alright, big sis is off, bye~~”

Saying this, Shen Yi left first. Seeing this, Su Qing smiled helplessly. Turning his head, he saw several company employees sneaking a peek from not far away, led by Hu Xiaoling, his little assistant, who was leading the gossip charge.

“What are you looking at? Don’t you have work to do? Quickly arrange a car for me!”

To this, Hu Xiaoling stuck out her tongue and dashed away smiling. One must say, women naturally enjoy shipping couples, even her boss!

In the evening, Su Qing first went to the hotel for dinner with his family, then returned to his place alone.

On the other side, in another of Shen Yi’s properties, the Shen family of three were also present.

“Mom, you don’t need to be that excited. You’re making it seem like your daughter would have a hard time getting married.” Shen Yi, sitting on the sofa, watched her parents excitedly discussing what to wear the next day.

Upon hearing this, before Shen’s mom could speak, Shen’s dad replied directly:

“You realize that, huh? Just look at how old you are. If we hadn’t heard that you found someone last year, your mom and I would’ve worried ourselves sick this year!”

“Exactly, swift and decisive, tomorrow don’t say anything, we’ll launch a blitzkrieg on their family, finish the battle quickly, and you two can get on with your lives. We can’t drag things out. I like Xiao Su, but he’s too young. At his age, he’s not mature enough, and if things drag on and he regrets it, that’d be bad!” Shen’s mom agreed.

“Right, that makes sense. Oh, have you guys taken care of the venue and everything? Opt for the simplest, fastest option. Skip all the unnecessary steps. Settle the matter first, then have the meal!” Shen’s dad mused, counting on his fingers.

Upon hearing this, Shen’s mom smiled slightly: “Don’t worry, I’ve already discussed with the in-laws. We prioritize efficiency. As soon as we arrive tomorrow, this matter will be out of their control. Just follow my lead tomorrow, all you have to do is agree!”

“I’ll rely on you then, wife!”

Shen’s mom: “Just watch and see!”

Shen Yi: …

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