162 Together

Chu Jinchen was stunned at first.

In the next second, his large hand wrapped around her slender waist.

His other hand caressed the fragile and tender back of her neck.

Chu Jinchen took the initiative and deepened the kiss.

Fireworks bloomed in the sky, dazzling.

The two of them kissed affectionately on the balcony.

After the kiss, Shi Ran’s cheeks turned red.

Chu Jinchen could not stop smiling.

He held Shi Ran’s hand and rubbed the back of her hand carefully with his thumb.

His heart was still beating rapidly.

After a long time, he finally asked, “So… you agree?”

Shi Ran looked into Chu Jinchen’s deep black eyes.

She squeezed Chu Jinchen’s hand and smiled. “Yes.”

…

San Yu waited at the hotel entrance.

After a while, Shi Ran walked out of the hotel with Chu Jinchen.

She was still wearing a black surgical mask.

San Yu looked over.

In the next second, he was stunned on the spot.

Was… was he seeing things?!

Why did Third Young Master and Miss Shi walk out hand in hand??

What did he miss?!!!

What was going on?

San Yu was stunned.

Chu Jinchen and Shi Ran were holding hands.

San Yu subconsciously wanted to open the car door, but Chu Jinchen stopped him.

He stepped forward and opened the car door instead.

Shi Ran smiled and got in.

San Yu was completely confused.

He could not straighten his thoughts until he started the car.

Mother Chu called.

“How is it? Are you still eating? You should have had your fill, right?” Mrs. Chu asked excitedly.

Chu Jinchen glanced sideways at Shi Ran and replied softly, “Yes.”

“I can’t wait to see her. When are you going to take action!” Mother Chu more or less expected better from him.

Chu Jinchen chuckled softly. “Mother, she and I are already together.”

San Yu was dumbfounded.

“Really?!” Mother Chu was overjoyed. “Then can I go shopping with my future daughter-in-law tomorrow? I want to show off Ranran to Xiaorou.”

“My son has found a partner faster than Wen Yu. You’ve done well!”

Chu Jinchen did not promise Mother Chu immediately.

Instead, he looked at Shi Ran beside him.

“Sure,” Shi Ran agreed.

Since she already understood her feelings, it was definitely a serious relationship.

Therefore, it was better to be more open.

There was nothing wrong with seeing his parents.

“Ranran, let’s save each other’s contact details first and arrange a time and place.” At this moment, Mother Chu was already so happy that she could not stay calm.

The next day.

Shi Ran arrived at the apartment building.

Mrs. Chu’s car was parked there.

Shi Ran got into the car.

Unlike what she had imagined, Mother Chu was a petite and playful woman.

Along the way, she kept chatting with Shi Ran.

Soon, they arrived at their destination.

When Wang Zirou saw Shi Ran and Mother Chu walking towards her, she revealed a gentle smile.

She walked forward. “I didn’t expect Shi Ran and Jinchen to become a real couple.”

When Mother Chu heard this, she thought of Wen Yufei.

“About Yufei…” she said hesitantly.

Wang Zirou comforted her instead. “Relationships can’t be forced. Jinchen doesn’t like Yufei. Even if the two of them get married, it will only be painful for Yufei in another way.”

She looked at Shi Ran and smiled kindly. “On the other hand, for some reason, I feel that this child is very amicable.”

“Don’t even think about snatching my future daughter-in-law from me,” Mother Chu said warily.

Wang Zirou laughed helplessly.

The three of them entered the mall.

Compared to the calm Shi Ran and gentle Wang Zirou…

Mother Chu could be said to be extremely energetic.

She bought something everywhere they went.

After a while, the bodyguards behind her were already saddled with shopping shops.

Meanwhile, Mother Chu was still in high spirits.

As they entered another shop,

Wang Zirou smiled and said to Shi Ran beside her, “She likes shopping the most. Usually, when we go out, we won’t be able to leave until night.”

“That’s fine. Aren’t you going to shop?” Shi Ran asked.

Wang Zirou shook her head. “I’m not interested in shopping. In the past, I liked to buy clothes for my son. Now that my son is an adult, he doesn’t need me anymore.”

Shi Ran only smiled and did not ask further.

After shopping for three hours, Mother Chu finally began to feel tired.

They found a café and sat down.

Mrs. Chu said excitedly, “I bought a lot of clothes for Ranran today. Ranran is a mannequin, so she will definitely look good in them.”

After saying that, Mrs. Chu’s phone rang.

She looked down and was instantly speechless.

“Ranran, did you not reply to that brat Jinchen?”

When Shi Ran heard this, she turned on her phone.

As expected, Chu Jinchen sent her a message.

—My mother is famous for being a shopper. If you’re tired, tell me and I’ll pick you up.

—Looks like you’re being tortured by my mother.

—Aren’t you tired?

—Alright, I admit that I miss you very much.

The corners of Shi Ran’s mouth curled up into a sweet smile.

Mrs. Chu held her chin. “How enviable. What a youthful love.”

Wang Zirou chuckled and said, “Your relationship with your husband isn’t inferior in any way.”

“Of course. Of course, everyone has to experience such a happy thing like dating!” Mother Chu said matter-of-factly.

After that, she chatted with Wang Zirou about the past.

Seeing that Shi Ran was listening quietly, she was immediately even happier.

“Ranran, you don’t know this, but Xiaorou and I have known each other for a long time. We’ve witnessed each other’s growth from love to marriage and then to giving birth to children.

When Jinchen was born, I even promised Xiao Rou that if she gave birth to a girl, we would become in-laws.”

“But later…” Mother Chu stopped.

Guilt gradually crept onto her face.

“Xiao Rou, I…”

Wang Zirou laughed it off, her voice still gentle. “It’s fine. It’s been so long. I should let it go too.”

Shi Ran heard their conversation.

She could roughly guess that this was their secret, so she did not ask further.

On the other hand, when Wang Zirou saw how considerate Shi Ran was, she took the initiative to mention it.

“Ranran felt like an old friend at first sight. Actually, I had a daughter in the past.”

Shi Ran looked at Wang Zirou.

Wang Zirou’s gaze was distant as she fell into her memories.

“You should know about that fortune-teller from the Chu Family, right? Speaking of which, it’s a coincidence. Yufei’s mother and I got pregnant almost at the same time and gave birth on the same day.

At that time, Ah Yue and I were overjoyed. It was as if it was fate. I liked girls very much and was looking forward to the arrival of the child.

However, when I woke up, I was told that I had given birth to a stillborn child and the child was already gone. I didn’t want to believe it and cried and made a fuss.

I even suffered from postpartum depression. Ah Yue, Ah Qi, and the others then accompanied me overseas to treat my illness. They too have only returned recently.”

Mrs. Chu lowered her head sadly. “It’s all my fault. At that time, I happened to be out of town on a business trip. I didn’t expect Xiao Rou to give birth in advance. Otherwise, I could have stayed by her side and not let the child die for no reason.”

“No reason?” Shi Ran suddenly noticed these words.

Could there be something else going on?