Jian Shichu, who was often busy year-round, rarely took time off. This time, however, he had come here to introduce her to his parents and to cheer her up. Enjoying life without the burden of work, she felt quite happy.
So sorry, Assistant Xiao!
In the evening, Shi Qingning had the kitchen prepare a particularly lavish dinner.
It had been a long time since Jian Rang and Shi Qingning had seen Jian Shichu. Jian Rang was better at hiding his feelings, subtle and understated, but Shi Qingning couldn't conceal how much she missed Jian Shichu—all of it was evident in her words and behavior.
Her excited eyes sparkled. Apart from chatting with Ye Qingci, her gaze was glued to Jian Shichu, as if she couldn't get enough of him.
It had been a very long time since mother and son had seen each other.
Though technology was advanced and she would video call Jian Shichu every now and then,
a video call was just that, a video call, not the person in the flesh.
