Before long, the car stopped in front of a high-end luxury villa. It was the most famous private mansion in Beijing, bought last year by a prominent figure for a staggering price of 1.8 billion yuan.
Unlike the Qing Yan's residence at Bi'an Lake Villa, which was the most expensive wealthy residential area in Beijing with thirty-three households, Moon Bay was entirely exclusive to its owner. Countless flowers, plants, and trees surrounded the villa, while its architecture showcased a harmonious blend of height and elegance. When the lights illuminated the villa at night, it exuded a resplendent brilliance, captivating anyone who laid eyes upon it.
Nearby, there was a crescent-shaped lake. Every night, when the moonlight descended upon it, the lake seemed to carry a moon dropped from the heavens, enchanting with its breathtaking beauty. Thus, it was named Moon Bay.
Qing Yan looked puzzled. Weren't they supposed to go to a restaurant for dinner? How did they end up here?
Qingmu stepped out of the car and respectfully opened the door. "Miss Qing Yan, this is Lord Chen's home. It's his first time bringing a girl here..."
Once again, it was a first for Si Yechen, and Qing Yan seemed to occupy many firsts in his life.
"Qingmu misspoke," Si Yechen corrected as he carried Qing Yan in his arms. His handsome brows carried an indulgent gaze, and his voice resonated with tenderness. "This is our shared home."
"..." Qing Yan, being carried towards the villa, felt somewhat uncomfortable. "Put me down. I can walk by myself."
"A wife is meant to be pampered," Si Yechen said, lowering his head to gaze at her beautiful face. He expressed his overflowing affection, saying, "Let me hold you a little longer. Otherwise, I'll suffer greatly longing for you every day."
"..."
Si Yechen carried her to the front gate, placing her fingers on the biometric recognition device to record her fingerprint.
"Come back home more often from now on."
"..." The word 'home' warmed Qing Yan's heart, and her cheeks unknowingly grew warm.
Inside the spacious villa, only the multitasking male housekeeper was present in the garden to greet them. Although he knew a girl would be coming today, witnessing the way the master doted on her, Qiuyue couldn't help but feel shocked.
Maintaining his professional demeanor, Qiuyue respectfully bowed and then shifted his gaze toward Qing Yan, his eyes gentle and kind.
"Mr. Si, you're back?" Qiuyue greeted with a bow, then turned to Qing Yan. "Good evening, Madam. I am Qiuyue, the housekeeper."
Even though the master hadn't officially married yet, this was the first time the young lady earned his recognition by his own admission.
"Good evening, Uncle Qiuyue," Qing Yan politely greeted in return.
Seeing the girl's delicate appearance and her obedient and sensible nature, Qiuyue's impression of her improved a bit. "Dinner is ready, please follow me," he said.
Qing Yan was held in Si Yechen's arms and whispered softly, "Let me down."
"I just want to hold you."
Their interaction reached Qiuyue's ears, once again shocking him.
It was said that the Si family and the Li family had a marriage agreement, and the daughter of the Li family had visited Mr. Si several times, but she was always turned away.
To have Mr. Si personally enter her fingerprints and speak such words of affection, it must mean that this girl held a much higher place in his heart than the daughter of the Li family.
Si Yechen preferred tranquility and disliked being disturbed. Besides Qiuyue, the only other person in the house was a male chef named Jize.
At this moment, Jize had created an ethereal scene with a swirling mist on the dining table.
Dewy rose petals fell into the foie gras caviar, exuding a delicate and dreamy atmosphere, reminiscent of a hazy beauty in the mist.
Shrimp balls, resembling lychees in appearance, were placed on lifelike tree branches, resembling bountiful fruits.
Cucumbers were carved into emerald bamboo, and broccoli blossomed into Christmas trees... Each dish presented an extraordinarily beautiful visual effect.
Although Jize knew that a very important girl was coming to dine at their house today and didn't dare to be negligent, when he saw Mr. Si carrying a girl in, his heart was just as shocked as Qiuyue's.
"This is the madam," Qiuyue introduced first.
"Hello, madam! Hello, sir!" Jize greeted hurriedly, finishing the final dish arrangement before bowing and leaving.
Only two people were left at the dining table.
This was a romantic and beautiful dinner, not artificially created tricks, but a grand ceremony that Jize had set up as soon as they entered.
The leaves outside the window swayed gently, stunningly beautiful, creating a romantic atmosphere all around.
"We'll have dinner at home from now on." Si Yechen sat down while holding the girl, not letting her sit on a separate chair. He held the chopsticks in one hand and fed her bite by bite.
"Si Yechen... I can eat by myself."
Qing Yan sat on his lap, not knowing where to put her legs, feeling inexplicably warm.
She wasn't a three-year-old child anymore, and even three-year-olds didn't need to be fed!
"If you don't let me hold you and don't let me feed you, does it mean you don't see me as your fiancé, or you don't want to be my fiancée?"
Qing Yan felt a bit frustrated, "What does that have to do with anything?"
"Of course, it does." Si Yechen explained gently, "Your resistance to my closeness and keeping a distance from me means that I haven't done enough, haven't done well enough to move you. From now on, I need to find you more and accompany you more."
"...There's really no need for that!"
"Not letting me feed is fine too," Si Yechen said with a smile. "You can feed me." "You wish!" "It's either one or the other."
"Why do I have to make this kind of choice?" Qing Yan asked, her voice filled with exasperation.
Si Yechen's smile grew indulgent. "Then let me feed you properly," he said.
Qing Yan pouted as she ate, a scene that was inexplicably endearing.
"Try this," Si Yechen said, picking up another dish. "It tastes good."
As Qing Yan continued eating, she could feel his other hand lightly caressing her back. "Can't I enjoy my meal in peace?" she asked.
"Beauty in my embrace leads to chaos," Si Yechen replied.
"..."
"Who made you so beautiful?"
"..."
Finally finishing their meal, Si Yechen carried her to the sofa, still maintaining the intimate position they had earlier. "I'll take you upstairs later for a tour."
"I want to go back."
"You should at least know what your future in-laws are like, and where our room is..."
"You've had enough..."
Seeing her slightly annoyed expression, Si Yechen's smile turned more mischievous.
Autumn Yue brought two cups of floral tea and politely offered them to taste.
"Put me down," Qing Yan said, her mouth feeling a bit dry from talking.
Si Yechen placed the cup of tea in front of her. "How does it taste?" he asked.
She looked beautiful while drinking, her clear and bright eyes lowered, radiating an otherworldly charm.
"It's alright," Qing Yan replied after drinking half a cup. Her lips were still slightly moist, and the floral tea left a lingering fragrance, indicating it was a high-quality tea.
Si Yechen cupped her face and unexpectedly kissed her.
Qing Yan: ??
Her lips still carried the aroma of the floral tea, and after Si Yechen lightly tasted it, the kiss became more intense.
Beside them, Autumn Yue witnessed her husband's behavior for the first time. In the past, he had always been cold and restrained, showing no emotions, always wearing a serious and aloof demeanor.