I Want A Lifetime With You

As Shi Nuan stepped out from Wutong Residence, she was greeted by a fresh whiff of the spring air. It felt warmer today, but Fu Chengyan still intentionally reminded her to bring a jacket along. He wouldn’t risk letting her catch a cold.

Shi Nuan couldn’t defy his persistent nagging. She hurriedly grabbed a coat and left to the meeting point.

Su Yian had long waited at the usual place all by herself, while Song Rongrong was nowhere to be seen. As soon as she saw Shi Nuan coming closer from a distance, she waved her hand in the air as she called out to her friend, “Here, Nuan!”

Shi Nuan had actually noticed the familiar face and silhouette of Su Yian at the mall’s entrance even from afar. Her friend stood there alone quietly with both hands tucked in her coat’s pockets. When she saw Su Yian waving, she picked up her speed and made a light dash towards her. “Sorry, have you been waiting for a long time?”

“Nah, I’m good!” Su Yian greeted back with a smile. Her eyes briefly assessed Shi Nuan from head to toe while she added, “We haven’t met up in a while. You seem to have plumped up quite a bit from the last time we saw each other. “

Plumped up?

Shi Nuan immediately felt self-conscious at Su Yian’s comments. She glanced down at herself. Oh dear, I think I’ve really gained weight like what Yian said… She pressed both hands on her own cheeks and then pinched her own waist. “You’re right… I’ve probably fluffed up over the winter!” She added with a sigh, “I’ve been well fed!”

Su Yian’s narrowed her eyes and grinned teasingly. “Nuan, are you trying to show off how well you’ve been cared for? Are you trying to make us singles jealous of your love life?”

“What is it about?”

Song Rongrong’s voice rose suddenly from behind Shi Nuan, startling her. Shi Nuan shot an angry glare at Song Rongrong. She jokingly slapped Rongrong’s arm and said, “You’re late again! Didn’t we already fix a time to meet up?”

Song Rongrong let out a sigh. “Well, it’s our chief editor’s fault…” she started explaining, but paused for a millisecond and shrugged. “Never mind, enough about my work. Topics like these only kill the mood. Say, is brother-in-law really fine with us inviting you out like this?”

Before Shi Nuan could respond, Song Rongrong suddenly grabbed onto her arm and pulled her aside. “Hey, Nuan… Haven’t you gotten a little fatter recently!”

“…” Shi Nuan was speechless for a moment. She exchanged a glance with Su Yian and the two let out a chuckle.

“Yian’s more thoughtful with her words after all. She said I plumped up slightly, whereas you called me ‘fat’ so directly. That’s not very kind of you!” she scolded jokingly.

Song Rongrong inched closer to her ear and replied with a mischievous grin, “Have you been that much kinder to us on the other hand? You kept bringing up about your husband here and there in our group chat. Who are I and Yian to you?” She wrapped her fingers around Shi Nuan’s neck as she pretended to strangle her.

Shi Nuan couldn’t argue anymore. “Alright, alright… I surrender. It’s my fault, okay? Let’s go do our shopping and then have some tea, shall we?”

“Okay! Let’s go!” Song Rongrong raised her brows in delight. She playfully grabbed onto Shi Nuan with one arm and held onto Su Yian with the other. The trio laughed and giggled as they began their shopping journey.

Shi Nuan and her friends were exhausted after a whole morning of strolling around the mall. They began to look around for somewhere to take a break from their shopping spree. It’s a huge area to explore on foot, although she had frequented this place since it’s a project that belonged under Shengyuan’s franchise.

Holding on to a few bags of her shopping haul, A familiar male voice suddenly caught Shi Nuan’s attention when they walked past one of the shops. “Yes, I’m in Jiang City now!” That voice was deep, yet clear and gentle.

Yian didn’t notice anything unusual and kept walking on, unaware that their friend was left

man who seemed to be the source

the person he was speaking to

man for a short while until he eventually stopped. Still holding onto his cellphone, he turned around. His

with the other person on the other end of the phone. “I might only return

Shixiu kept his cellphone away and turned his attention to Shi Nuan. His lips curved into a polite smile as he walked towards her in tall, steady strides. He noticed

Mr. Shen!” Shi Nuan returned

hands. Shi Nuan widened her eyes slightly in a sudden realization.

did she end up separated away from her friends and not even realizing it after so long? “Perhaps they went browsing in the other shop,” she glanced around and turned back to Shen

a random visit since I rarely have the

somewhat perplexed at his presence, Shi

nodded understandingly. “Ms. Shi, are you not going to look for

embarrassed smile. Shen Shixiu looked straight at her and replied, “Ms. Shi, would

Shi Nuan agreed immediately. “I know a café

case, I shall let Ms. Shi lead the

emitting a gentlemanly aura. Noticing multiple shopping bags hanging on both Shi Nuan’s arms, he reached out a hand and offered,

had already taken the bags

there. It’s just downstairs.” She pointed as she walked

at Song Rongrong’s name flashing on the screen, unsurprised that her friends would eventually call. She shot Shen Shixiu an apologetic look. “Excuse

smiled reassuringly. He gestured with a hand for her

sudden! Also, are you sure brother-in-law

shook her head helplessly. “It’s not like that. It’s someone I know. We bumped into each other coincidentally, so

front of such a seemingly courteous person. “Well, I have something to handle right now. You and Yian go back ahead

meaning of this, Nuan? Dates before mates, huh? Hmph, you better be careful if I report this to brother-in-law!” Song Rongrong responded with a slightly annoyed tone. She still

clan views you at this moment. Brother-in-law may trust you, but it doesn’t guarantee that his family

bad will come out of this meeting. Don’t worry, alright? I’ll explain more later. I really have to go now!” Shi Nuan quickly assured

walked back towards Shen Shixiu with a slightly remorseful smile. “Sorry to

slight nod. “Was it

said they’ll go back first,” Shi Nuan answered, “Today’s coffee shall be

“Alright!”

at the café which Shi Nuan recommended. A pleasant ambiance welcomed them as they entered. It

beside the table, and gracefully pulled out a chair for Shi Nuan. The waiter came up promptly just as Shi Nuan settled into her seat. “May I take your