Chapter 187: Interactions Under the Table

After everyone was seated, Chen Jun didn't say much, leaving it to Chen's mother to gently deliver the opening remarks, thanking everyone for coming to Chen Shanni's birthday party today, telling them to eat and drink well, and to please not be reserved.

Immediately after, Wu Yue'er brought out an incredibly exquisite cake from the side; it was something several of the girls had pooled their money to buy, a full ten inches in size, covered in sweet, delicious cream and colorful fruits, looking mouth-watering just to behold.

Wu Yue'er inserted the candles into the cake one by one and then lit them one by one; in an instant, the entire room was enveloped in warm candlelight.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you... Happy Birthday to You!"

Everyone clapped together and sang the birthday song.

Chen Shanni, with a face full of happiness, put on a cute birthday hat, sat directly in front of the cake, and clasped her hands together to start making a wish.

Then, she blew out the candles in one breath.

As her gaze swept over each sincere and kind face, the corners of Chen Shanni's mouth lifted slightly, and an indescribable feeling of joy surged in her heart.

This was the birthday scene she had always dreamed of—having close friends by her side and parents who loved her accompanying her.

At this very moment, she felt incredibly fortunate to have chosen to come to Hangzhou University and to have met such a group of good friends who treated her with sincerity; she would cherish this hard-won, happy time even more.

Chen Jun had forgotten how long it had been since he had seen his daughter smile from the heart, and he couldn't help but start to reflect on whether he had been too sensitive, always liking to keep his daughter protected under his wings.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this excessive protection and suspicion that he had put too much pressure on his daughter, which was why she had resolutely left Shanghai, wanting to break free from his control.

The sky is high for birds to fly, the sea is wide for fish to leap.

Now that she had come to Hangzhou University, her nature had been liberated all at once, which was why his daughter had undergone such a great change.

Thinking of this, Chen Jun smiled self-deprecatingly; this quiet one kept everything bottled up inside and never said a word, so who knew what she was thinking.

Forget it, forget it! Just let her be; in these four years, Chen Jun wanted to see just how much Chen Shanni would grow.

Knowing that the young people couldn't let loose with him there, after eating the birthday cake, Chen Jun and his wife dealt with a few more bites before waving their hands gracefully to say goodbye to everyone.

Before leaving, Chen Jun specifically greeted Shen Yan: "Little Shen, come sit at our place when you have time; your uncle and aunt would both welcome your arrival."

"Thank you, Uncle and Aunt, I will definitely come to bother you when I have time."

Shen Yan couldn't figure out Chen Jun's intentions, so he simply stopped thinking about it and agreed with a smile.

Chen Shanni was equally confused, and after her attempts to make them stay failed, she personally saw her parents out the door.

The moment the door closed, Yu Youwei and the others let out a long sigh of relief in unison, as if they had just experienced a thrilling adventure.

Luo Qiqi patted her own unremarkable little chest, a trace of curiosity and doubt showing in her eyes, and she said mysteriously: "What do you guys think Shanni's dad actually does? His aura is really so powerful, it's just like... um, like those business giants you see on TV!"

As Luo Qiqi spoke, she used her hands to gesture, trying to describe the majestic temperament that the man just now had radiated.

Yu Youwei nodded in agreement, guessing that he was either a government official or a business elite.

At the oval dining table, Yu Youwei sat right next to Shen Yan, while Wu Yue'er sat opposite Shen Yan; seeing Shen Yan burying his head in his food, Yu Youwei nudged him with her elbow and asked what the two had talked about just now.

Shen Yan answered casually: "What could we talk about? Nothing more than making small talk, saying classmates should help each other out and take care of Shanni more."

Wu Yue'er licked her lips, her tone a bit sour: "I'm afraid he wants you to be his son-in-law; he didn't invite so many other people, but he specifically welcomed you to visit his home."

"That can't be, it's only the first time we've met." Yu Youwei's scalp tightened.

Shen Yan gave Wu Yue'er a big eye-roll: "It's a pity you aren't a screenwriter; your imagination is so rich."

Wu Yue'er pursed her lips; such a possibility wasn't non-existent, and although Chen Shanni didn't show it, she had seen through the hidden feelings in Chen Shanni's heart.

But she didn't want to expose it, lest both sides feel awkward.

Time would eventually dilute everything!

At this moment, Wu Yue'er asked in surprise: "Hey! Look at the coffee table, why is there a car key there? Did Shanni's dad forget to take it?"

Shen Yan explained that it was a birthday gift from Chen Jun to his daughter.

"Damn!"

"For real?"

The girls all widened their eyes in unison.

Good heavens! What kind of family is this, giving their daughter a car just for starting university?

The car key had a Mercedes-Benz logo engraved on it, and even the cheapest model starts at over a hundred thousand.

At this moment, the girls' perception was completely overturned.

Shen Yan swept his gaze across the girls' faces one by one and said: "Don't be all surprised when Shanni comes back; she probably prefers to be treated as an equal."

They had all felt this without Shen Yan needing to mention it.

Although Chen Shanni had a privileged background, she never acted like a spoiled rich girl, which was the biggest reason they all got along so well.

Seeing Shen Yan understand Chen Shanni so well, Wu Yue'er felt incredibly jealous.

The dining room was filled with warmth; Wu Yue'er was wearing a pink T-shirt, and light blue denim shorts outlined the S-curve of her full, rounded buttocks, with a pair of long legs exposed directly to the air.

She moved her chair forward, took off her slippers, and relying on the advantage of her long legs, she secretly rubbed her feet against Shen Yan's calves. Under the table, it was slightly dim, and the pink nail polish on every one of her toes was shiny.

Hmm?

At first, Shen Yan didn't react, but when he looked down, he discovered a small foot, smooth and moist as jade, stepping on his leg. (Reviewer brother, this isn't under-the-table seduction, it's under-the-table horseplay! Don't block me again.)

That pink nail polish was exceptionally conspicuous; how could Shen Yan not know whose it was?

He looked up at Wu Yue'er, only to see her smiling playfully.

Her movements were extremely slight, as if she were afraid of being discovered, yet they carried a hint of provocation.

"Huniu is truly bold!" Shen Yan sighed silently.

He moved his chair forward calmly until his chest was close to the table; this way, his entire lower body was completely covered by the tablecloth. It was convenient for small movements and could avoid being discovered by Yu Youwei.

Two birds with one stone!

The next moment, Wu Yue'er felt her ankle grabbed by a large hand and placed on Shen Yan's thigh, and he even started tickling her foot.

Watching Shen Yan continue to eat with a straight face, Wu Yue'er almost laughed out loud; this dog of a man was getting better and better at pretending, and the more she looked at him, the more she liked him.

And he even said he was timid; where was he timid?

Wu Yue'er's eyes darted around, a mischievous smile hooked the corners of her mouth, and she parted her toes slightly, then pinched Shen Yan's thigh lightly.

Shen Yan's pupils shrank violently, and he almost cried out.

Damn! Does this chick really think I'm made of mud?