The next morning, Shen Lang woke up to the sound of clothes rustling.
Opening his eyes, he saw Xia Shuyi's mesmerizing figure sitting by the bed, lazily putting on clothes.
She was moving quietly, probably not wanting to wake Shen Lang up.
Shen Lang checked the time on his phone; it was just after seven in the morning. "Xia Jie, where are you going so early?"
"Taking Mengmeng to school, then I have something to do in the neighboring community," Xia Shuyi said, slipping on a pair of black stockings. Shen Lang enjoyed the view.
"Collecting rent?" Shen Lang asked playfully.
Xia Shuyi poked Shen Lang's nose playfully. "Silly, you really think I'm just a landlady?"
"Really? So you have other roles?"
Shen Lang was curious. "Can you tell me about them?"
"Do you really want to know?"
Xia Shuyi, now wearing her black stockings, responded teasingly.
Shen Lang nodded. "If you're willing to tell, I definitely want to know."
"Well... maybe in a while."
After thinking for a moment, Xia Shuyi promised, "I'll introduce you to some important people, the kind you don't see on TV news."
"Sure, sure."
Shen Lang agreed quickly and hugged Xia Shuyi's curvy body, joking, "I'll stick with you from now on."
"Oh, Shen, stop it! It tickles!"
Xia Shuyi turned her head in mock annoyance, looking cute.
"Seriously, don't mess around. I just got dressed, and Mengmeng will wake up soon."
"Okay, okay, I'll just hug you."
Breathing in Xia Shuyi's lovely scent, Shen Lang rested his head on her shoulder, feeling inexplicably at peace.
Maybe this was the charm of a mature woman.
"Little rascal."
Stroking Shen Lang's face tenderly, Xia Shuyi scolded him softly.
After a bit of affection, Shen Lang let Xia Shuyi go to the dressing table to get ready.
Half an hour later, Shen Lang finished making breakfast. Xia Shuyi walked into the living room, looking elegant in a cream-colored knee-length dress.
One couldn't deny that Xia Shuyi had a great figure and knew how to dress well.
As Shen Lang once said, walking with her on the street, people would definitely think they were siblings.
"Xia Jie, breakfast is ready."
Shen Lang smiled, took off his apron, and helped the sleepy Mengmeng with her hair.
"Who were you on the phone with just now? It sounded like you were buying something."
"A friend."
Xia Shuyi brushed off the question and then asked, "Shen, will you be home at noon?"
Shen Lang nodded. "I should be, why?"
"Just asking."
Xia Shuyi said distractedly.
"Why are you asking if there's nothing?"
Shen Lang felt like Xia Shuyi was hiding something.
"Why, can't I ask?"
Xia Shuyi replied smugly, "What if you're seeing someone else? Can't I keep an eye on you?"
Shen Lang laughed. "Xia Jie, you love to joke."
...
At noon, Shen Lang was about to start writing when he got a call from an unknown number.
"Mr. Shen, the gift Ms. Xia ordered for you has arrived downstairs. Please come down to sign for it."
"Huh? What gift?"
Shen Lang jumped up from his chair, realizing why Xia Shuyi asked if he'd be home.
"So that's why she asked if I'd be home, to give me a surprise!"
"Ms. Xia wants to surprise you. Why don't you come down and see for yourself? It's at the entrance to your complex."
"Okay!"
Shen Lang grabbed his keys and took the elevator down, eager to see what Xia Shuyi had gotten him.
Since he had to sign for it, the gift must be either expensive or heavy.
In the complex's plaza, he saw a man in a suit standing next to a silver BMW.
"Hello, Mr. Shen. I'm the manager of the dealership. This is the 2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Thunder Edition, ordered by Ms. Xia."
The suited man introduced the sleek, powerful car to Shen Lang.
The BMW M8 had smooth lines, a bold front, and a muscular build. It was the top model in the BMW series: the 2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Thunder Edition, with a top speed of 260 km/h and 0-100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.
Official price: 2,218,000 yuan.
"Mr. Shen, enjoy your new car."
The manager handed Shen Lang the papers to sign, then left.
Shen Lang was left with a brand-new BMW worth over two million yuan, standing in awe.
People riding their scooters glanced enviously at the car.
No wonder, the BMW M8 was incredibly stylish, far better than many sports cars.
Although Shen Lang could afford it, this was a Valentine's gift from Xia Shuyi, making it even more special.
"So this is what being spoiled feels like, it's amazing!"
Holding the car key, Shen Lang eagerly sat in the driver's seat, slightly fumbling with the controls.
With a roar, Shen Lang drove the new BMW M8 around the neighborhood before returning, thrilled.
Expensive things really only have one downside: they're expensive.
This BMW M8 outperformed his Mercedes in every way, getting lots of admiring looks.
Just then, Xia Shuyi sent a WeChat message.
I have you in my life: "Shen, I see you've signed for it. Do you like the gift? {Cute}"
After a long sleep: "I love it, Xia Jie!! {Hugging rich lady's leg}"
I have you in my life: "Great, Shen. Happy Valentine's Day. {Proud}"