In Century Square, Jianghai City, Shen Lang and Xia Shuyi strolled casually through the bustling streets.
On this scorching summer day, Xia Shuyi dressed comfortably and coolly in a light blue short-sleeve dress, walking beside Shen Lang.
Her graceful figure and the noticeably younger guy next to her caught many curious glances from passersby.
"Why are these people staring at me?" Xia Shuyi complained, clearly uncomfortable with the blatant attention.
She felt like people were looking at her with a hint of mockery, making it seem like she was robbing the cradle.
"They're probably looking at me, not you," Shen Lang guessed Xia Shuyi's thoughts with a laugh.
"They might think you're my girlfriend, which makes them envious and jealous. It's only because you're so beautiful, Xia Jie."
When you're young, you don't appreciate your older sister's good qualities, and you mistake a girl for a treasure.
If Xia Shuyi were one of the rich women from before, everyone would think she was just an older woman with a younger guy.
But Xia Shuyi didn't look old; her every smile and gesture had a unique charm of a mature woman.
When a woman like Xia Shuyi is in love, she exudes a different kind of allure that can be quite captivating for men.
The most that people might think of them is a May-December romance; it definitely isn't the "old cow eating tender grass" scenario.
"Hmph, you're just full of sweet talk," Xia Shuyi huffed, though clearly pleased.
She found her resistance to Shen Lang weakening, and the sweet talk she used to dismiss now felt genuinely pleasant when he said it.
It was only around six o'clock, so heading to the hotel felt a bit premature.
Xia Shuyi took Shen Lang to a men's clothing store in the commercial street of Century Square, where she generously bought him several outfits and shoes.
The store sold high-end brands, and the total for a few outfits and two pairs of shoes came to over 40,000. The salesperson couldn't stop grinning, practically elevating Shen Lang to cloud nine.
"Xia Jie, you're not actually planning to support me, are you?" Shen Lang, with one arm around Xia Shuyi's slim waist and the other carrying bags, teased.
"Why, don't you like the idea of me supporting you?" Xia Shuyi said with a smug look. "It's better than my friends, who are really stingy!"
"Seriously? Is that true?" Shen Lang shivered, jokingly.
"Ha-ha, don't be silly. It's just a joke," Xia Shuyi laughed, covering her mouth, then whispered, "But they do have expensive tastes. You should have noticed that from the earlier incident with Hong Jie. Don't try to take advantage of them."
"Heh, I'm not blind."
Shen Lang replied confidently, "If I were to be supported, I'd choose a beautiful rich woman. Even if you were like my friend with steel wool, you'd still be more attractive."
"Ha-ha, you're so shameless!" Xia Shuyi giggled, then looked at him affectionately.
"Little Shen, you know, I'm so happy when I'm with you. It feels like I've become several years younger."
"Really?"
Shen Lang gave Xia Shuyi a gentle kiss.
"Yeah, I'm sticking with you for life. You can't let me down."
Xia Shuyi nodded with deep emotion, clinging to Shen Lang like a loving girlfriend.
"Little Shen, I'm feeling a bit tired."
Xia Shuyi, with a shy look, murmured, "Let's find a place to rest."
"Sure, let's find a place to rest!"
Seeing Xia Shuyi's flirtatious glances, Shen Lang couldn't hold back. He took her soft hand and eagerly headed for the elevator.
"Slow down, you're so impatient!"
.....
Tonight was sure to be an intense battle. Shen Lang sent a message to Li Liusi, letting her know he wouldn't pick her up.
With plenty of hotels around the city center, Shen Lang hurriedly dragged Xia Shuyi to a high-end hotel.
Once in the room, Shen Lang threw their things aside and lifted Xia Shuyi up, kissing her passionately as he carried her to the soft bed, gently placing her on it.
Under Shen Lang's relentless kisses, Xia Shuyi's face flushed with a captivating blush, her eyes filled with a deep, affectionate gaze.
"Xia Jie, have you missed me these past few days?"
Shen Lang looked down at the breathless Xia Shuyi.
"Hmph, no."
Xia Shuyi turned her head away shyly, her posture one of surrender.