"Oh dear Mrs. Si, this isn't a good place to talk. Let's continue in the car!"
Murong Xiang half dragged Jiang Qin into the car, not forgetting to give Jun Yan a meaningful look.
Although Jiang Qin was helpless, she still followed Murong Xiang's words and got into the car with her.
After all, there were many people around, and she felt embarrassed to refuse Murong Xiang's good intentions.
Jun Yan reached out to Si Fan, a sly smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"Miss Si, do you mind if I help you carry your things?"
Si Fan wasn't polite and handed over the several shopping bags she was holding. "Thank you."
Seeing the shopping bags shoved into his hands, Jun Yan raised an eyebrow.
This little girl really isn't shy.
Si Fan lifted her clear, peach blossom eyes to look at him, a playful smile on her lips, then she took the lead and walked toward his car.
Jun Yan paused for a moment and then quickly followed her.
In the back seat, Murong Xiang had already pulled Jiang Qin to sit in.
Si Fan walked to the back seat area and found the extra seat was occupied by several shopping bags.
Aside from the driver's seat, the only available spot was the front passenger seat.
Murong Xiang smiled lovingly and said, "Miss Si, there's no space for you in the back seat. Sit in the passenger seat. My son's driving skills are quite good; there won't be any accidents, so you can sit with peace of mind."
As Jun Yan walked to her side, he casually opened the passenger seat door and gave Si Fan a look, signaling her to get in.
Si Fan didn't act coy, bending down and getting inside.
Jun Yan closed the car door, putting several shopping bags into the trunk before getting back to the driver's seat.
As soon as he got into the driver's seat, the man took off his black long coat and placed it in the crevice between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.
Si Fan rested her head on her hand, catching a glimpse of the man's languid yet provocative action of undressing in her peripheral vision, an allure radiating from his bones.
Don't be fooled by his slim figure in the coat; once he took it off, the black shirt tightly clung to his body, faintly outlining a well-defined and sensual physique.
To top it off, the man had an excessively handsome face.
Si Fan found it hard to look away for a moment.
Suddenly, he spoke softly, "Fasten your seatbelt."
"Hmm?" Immersed in admiring his good looks, the queen was momentarily disoriented.
Jun Yan glanced over, catching the hint of confusion in her eyes that was at odds with her usual cool demeanor.
Ha, quite cute.
He faintly curved his lips, leaning over.
His unique masculine scent washed over her, mixed with a light minty fragrance.
Si Fan snapped back to reality, squinting at the man who had taken the initiative to approach her.
Jun Yan ignored the sharpness in her eyes, continuing to move closer. His slender hand brushed past her slim waist, grabbing the seatbelt buckle and fastening it for her without a hitch.
A click echoed as it snapped into place.
His hand inadvertently brushed against hers.
Their gazes clashed with intensity once again.
An unusual tension filled the car.
Suddenly, a not too loud but clearly audible laugh broke their stare.
"Hehehe..."
Si Fan and Jun Yan simultaneously looked toward the back seat.
Murong Xiang hurriedly half-covered her mouth. "Ahem ahem, sorry, I thought of something funny and couldn't help it. You two continue, please continue!"
Si Fan: "..."
Jun Yan: "..."
He nonchalantly withdrew his hand, focused on her pretty yet fiercely captivating face, and casually smiled, "Miss Si, remember to fasten your seatbelt when you get in the car. Safety first."
Si Fan responded with a soft "mm" and then kept silent.
Their interaction didn't escape the attention of Murong Xiang and Jiang Qin in the back seat.
Murong Xiang was inwardly delighted, having a premonition that she was about to become a grandmother, enjoying a blissful life surrounded by grandchildren.
Jiang Qin, however, dared not dream too much; she only hoped her daughter could have a simple, easy happiness and not follow in her footsteps.
The Cayenne soon drove off.
Meanwhile, a few disregarded ladies felt dissatisfied. "Madam Jiang, look..."
Madam Jiang watched the car disappear and couldn't help but scold, "Look at what?! Let's go back!"
She called a driver to come over, then stormed into the car, slamming the door shut with a bang.
The other ladies also lost interest in shopping and started to say their goodbyes and leave.
Returning to the Jiang family home, Madam Jiang was still fuming. Seeing the trash can as an eyesore, she kicked it aside.
Jiang Qi walked in from outside, noticing the overturned trash can and scattered garbage at his mother's feet, feeling a headache. "Mom, why take your anger out on the trash can?"
Madam Jiang turned and saw Jiang Qi wearing a wrinkled white shirt, with several lipstick marks on his neck.
Her anger flared up instantly, "You fooling around all day, not attending university properly, and you have the nerve to say I'm okay? How am I okay? You're practically killing me with worry!"
Seeing his mother angry, Jiang Qi rushed to hug and console her, "Oh mom, I'm sorry. I don't want to mess around; it's just there are people at school I don't want to see, so I avoid going back."
Madam Jiang looked at Jiang Qi, "Is it because of Si Fan?"
Jiang Qi responded with a hum, "I don't want to see her at school; it's embarrassing."
Especially seeing Si Fan with those ugly glasses, acting meek and nervous in front of him, he felt annoyed.
Despite her seemingly honest and timid facade, Si Fan was actually a malicious stepsister.
Rumor had it that whenever she returned home, she would beat Si Ya and Si Xue with a stick, the sisters bullied to the point they didn't dare make a sound, living a life of deep suffering.
When the news broke out, he couldn't help but wonder, how could there be such a detestable and cruel woman in the world?!
It's true what they say: ugly appearance, ugly mind.
Jiang Qi found Si Fan intolerable.
If it weren't for his grandmother insisting he marry Si Fan, he would've broken off the engagement long ago. No way would he let himself carry such a disgraceful mark!
Fortunately, he had warned Si Fan not to reveal their relationship, keeping it tightly under wraps; otherwise, he'd be laughed at by everyone at school!
A mother knows her son best, and Madam Jiang continued, "I just ran into Si Fan and her mother. I've warned them to initiate the breakup soon, so you can be free of her."
Jiang Qi's eyes lit up, "Really?!"
"Of course, why would I lie to you?"
Having said this, Madam Jiang recalled the encounter earlier and gritted her teeth with anger, "But that Si Fan, after knowing I didn't like her and wanted her to break it off first, shamelessly flirted with that Jun family's son right in front of me, infuriating me to death!"
Is Jun family's son someone that kind of woman can match with?!
I've seen shameless, but never this level!
Jiang Qi was unsettled, "What?! She hasn't even broken up with me yet, we're still engaged, and she's already daring to seduce another man?!"