Chapter 1341: Sharp-tongued, Proud Celebrity & Super-Rich Insecure Wife 18

Shen Shi deleted the email, and had the newly appointed secretary handle the matter; the whole process gave off a chilling swoosh.

Lin Cheng and Xiang Xiaoyu, who had been noisy in the living room, ended up staying silent, sitting on the other sofa playing games.

"Oh wow… you're so bad!" Xiang Xiaoyu took off her hair clip, flopped onto the sofa, and said, "Lin Cheng, you're a weakling!"

"Xiang Xiaoyu! When did you secretly practice your skills?"

Lin Cheng lost several rounds in a row, simply tossed his phone aside and stopped playing, pinching Xiang Xiaoyu's face as he complained, "Didn't I say I'd take you up in rank? You must have been playing with some good brother, how come your skills are better than mine!"

Xiang Xiaoyu gave him an elbow, "Get lost!"

The two playfully scuffled in low voices, the huge sofa ended up squeezed into a heap, the atmosphere warm and relaxed.

Shen Shi was distracted by the email, his mind unsettled, unable to maintain a highly focused work state, he lifted his gaze to watch the interaction opposite.

Xiang Xiaoyu keenly felt it, jabbed Lin Cheng's shoulder with her elbow, and the two sat down somewhat awkwardly.

"Um… Director Shen, where's Jin Chen?"

Lin Cheng asked.

Shen Shi: "Resting upstairs."

"Ah… okay."

He really is sparing with his words!

Lin Cheng forced an uneasy grin, and if Shen Shi weren't better-looking than a celebrity, he'd almost mistake him for his company's boss.

I thought this embarrassing conversation would end here, Lin Cheng was about to leave, when he heard Shen Shi ask.

"When did you and Jin Chen meet?"

Lin Cheng thought, "I don't really remember, maybe a few months ago? We recorded a variety show together."

"After that we had a few meals together and got close."

"Friends meeting for a meal…"

Shen Shi thought of something, his heart jolted, he closed his notebook and pressed, "The time of the meal."

Lin Cheng: "... Huh?"

"You even have to ask that!"

"Is your family upbringing this strict!"

"He wouldn't have unintentionally betrayed his brother, would he?"

"Who knows what excuses Jin Chen used for those meals out."

Lin Cheng was really nervous now.

"Xiaoyu… do you still remember?"

Xiang Xiaoyu wasn't sure and gave two dates, cautiously saying, "Director Shen, rest assured, I was there when they had their meal, at a proper restaurant, we didn't do anything else."

"Right!" Lin Cheng nodded vigorously.

Shen Shi's heart skipped a beat.

"No one-on-one dates, no intentional failure to report, just purely friends having a meal."

Thinking of the recent arguments, Shen Shi let out a long sigh, feeling terrible inside.

"【Good heavens! Over these past couple days Jin Chen hasn't been repeatedly exposed for… suspected marital trouble, going on intimate outings with some celebrity, right??】"

"【So the celebrity in the rumor is Lin Cheng? Is Jin Chen really that wronged?】"

"【Jin Chen is so pitiful.】"

"【How can this kid be so honest? Why doesn't he clarify the rumor?】"

"【Is there a chance that even if Jin Chen clarified, no one would believe him… Look at Shen Shi's expression, it's obvious he didn't believe it before either.】"

"The dinner prepared by the production team was served; Xiang Xiaoyu kicked Lin Cheng's leg to get him to help, and as she rose she still said to Shen Shi,"

"Whether in love or marriage, not neglecting the other's emotions and mutual trust are extremely important."

Shen Shi curled his lips, "Thanks."

"At dinner, Jin Chen only came downstairs; as soon as he sat down he felt the atmosphere was off, after a few bites of rice he couldn't help glaring at Lin Cheng."

"What's wrong with you, staring at me like that?"

"Cough… cough cough cough!"

Lin Cheng nearly choked, hastily waved his hand.

"Nothing, just eat your food."

"Jin Chen, having eaten almost enough, glanced at the somewhat absent-minded Shen Shi, then swept a look at his bowl, which had barely been touched."

"I'm done eating."

"Jin Chen actually didn't notice Shen Shi's hesitation to speak, he stretched and left the living room, his departing figure very suave and neat."

"Cheng Yi suddenly stopped his chopsticks, glanced toward the direction Jin Chen left, and quietly asked Lin Cheng, 'Did Jin Chen and Shen Shi have an argument?'"

"No, it's not bad, right?"

"Lin Cheng was focused only on eating his rice, he didn't notice any of the twists and turns at all."

"Cheng Yi still felt something was off."

"He narrowed his eyes, the corner of his mouth hooking into a smile as if victory were certain. Chu Yin appears cold, but is actually easy to win over."

"On the contrary, Jin Chen presents a high challenge, and it's rare to be this interested."

"Cheng Yi wiped the corner of his mouth, 'I'm done too, going upstairs to rest, you all take your time eating.'"

"Having said that, he glanced again at Chu Yin, only rising to leave after receiving his smiling-eyed permission."

"Shen Shi originally didn't take to this food, now it's like chewing wax."

"He pressed his mildly aching stomach, Shen Shi planned to finish the remaining work then go find Jin Chen, alone he curled up on the sofa to keep reading emails; the liveliness in the dining room only made the living room feel colder and emptier."

"【Indeed, it's not just one side that has problems in the relationship; Jin Chen didn't care about Shen Shi at all… he left right after finishing his meal.】"

〖Before you just show up and start talking, can't you watch the full live broadcast storyboard?? Jin Chen is cooking upstairs on a small stove! 〗

〖wtf? Jin Chen can cook too? Don't joke, just pretend in front of the camera. 〗

〖No no no! I even feel like I've stumbled into a food livestream! Quick look! 〗

Several minutes later, Jin Chen came downstairs with a plate, not too surprised to see Shen Shi's pale face.

"Mysterious gourd."

Jin Chen walked over, and the appetizing spread was set on the coffee table.

Lin Cheng was about to go over to grab a bite, but Xiang Xiaoyu, her face full of exasperation, caught him, saying, "You're crazy, you're even craving the love-themed meal they made."

Shen Shi saw the light but not vegetarian dishes in the plate, first pursed his lips, then lifted his eyes to look at him cautiously.

Jin Chen: "Does working for the group give you a sense of fullness?"

Shen Shi: "... No."

Jin Chen reached out, intending to pull Shen Shi up, but instead found himself hugged around the neck; Shen Shi's arms gradually closed, burying his face in the crook of Jin Chen's neck in an affectionate cling, yet he remained silent.

Jin Chen exchanged a puzzled look, "Not eating?"

Shen Shi's voice hoarse and trembling, "Can't I just hold on..."

"Fine, hug hug hug."

Jin Chen scooped up the distracted Shen Shi by the waist and, taking the opportunity, sat in Shen Shi's previous spot, asking, "Which clueless idiot provoked the poisonous beauty again?"

Shen Shi, buried in his embrace, felt stomach pain and emotional distress, blaming himself for being overly suspicious, and fearing that Jin Chen would eventually grow tired of him, his uncontrolled thoughts knotting in his chest.

"Could it be because of me?" Jin Chen asked, raising an eyebrow.

"... No." Shen Shi shook his head, the corners of his eyes slightly drooping, this also not being a place to talk.

"No, then it doesn't matter."

Without further ado, Jin Chen scooped him up, "Let's eat first."

Shen Shi obediently ate, occasionally glancing at Jin Chen, then continuing to eat with his head down.

〖Wuwuwuwu so cute so cute!! 〗

〖It's practically cheating! Who looks like someone over 30? Even my newly debuted little idol isn't as fresh as him! 〗

〖In one's thirties, that's exactly the age to be spoiled（？〗

Jin Chen frowned slightly, soothingly encircling Shen Shi's waist, glanced back at Lin Cheng and the others, and asked silently.

Lin Cheng couldn't possibly say, "It seems like I sold you out."

So he hurriedly shook his head, indicating he knew nothing.

"Finished eating."

Shen Shi set down his bowl, just about to lie back into the embrace, but Jin Chen pushed his head to sit him up, "You haven't taken the medicine yet."

Jin Chen shoved the post-meal stomach medicine into his hand, gripping Shen Shi's hand, "You can only be hugged after you finish it."