The next morning.
Shen Estate.
6:42 AM.
Shen Tian walked downstairs.
Stopped.
Then...
Slowly stepped backward.
No.
Absolutely not.
He turned.
"Young Master."
Shen Tian froze.
One of the maids stood behind him.
She smiled politely.
"Madam Yin asked me to make sure you don’t return upstairs."
Silence.
Shen Tian stared.
The maid maintained a professional expression.
Barely.
"You were ordered to intercept me?"
"Yes."
"By my mother?"
"Yes."
"Do you understand who pays your salary?"
She hesitated.
"Technically Shen Holdings."
"And who owns Shen Holdings?"
Another pause.
"Madam Yin controls a significant portion of the family trust."
Shen Tian stared.
The maid smiled.
Shen Tian sighed.
"Smart answer."
"Thank you, Young Master."
He turned back toward the main hall.
Then...
Walked inside.
Immediately...
He understood why his mother had stationed guards.
Suitcases.
Everywhere.
Large suitcases.
Small suitcases.
Designer luggage.
Travel bags.
Cosmetic cases.
Garment bags.
Enough luggage to invade a small country.
Shen Tian stared.
Then...
His eyes slowly moved toward the women.
Yin Suyi sat elegantly on the sofa.
Shen Yan stood nearby checking something on her phone.
Chi Lingxi was eating breakfast.
Rose had coffee.
Tang Meilin was looking through travel documents.
Gu Qingya sat beside her.
Lin Yue was talking with one of the house staff.
Bai Xue had somehow acquired another apple.
Chu Zijin was wearing a sun hat.
Indoors.
Again.
But that wasn’t what caught Shen Tian’s attention.
More cars were arriving outside.
The first door opened.
Ling Shuangxue stepped out.
Long black hair.
Cold beautiful features.
A white blouse beneath a light coat.
Elegant.
Calm.
Behind her...
Qin Ruobing emerged.
Mature.
Graceful.
Beautiful.
Her eyes immediately found Shen Tian through the open entrance.
Then...
She smiled.
Shen Tian stared.
Another vehicle stopped.
Li Lian stepped out.
Ruan Yizhen followed.
Then...
Another.
Chu Luoshen.
Chu Mei.
Chu Chuchu.
Shen Tian remained silent.
Xu Ning appeared beside him.
[Host.]
"No."
[I haven’t said anything.]
"You were going to."
[Yes.]
Shen Tian counted.
Once.
Twice.
Then...
Again.
His mother noticed.
Yin Suyi smiled.
"Good morning."
Shen Tian slowly looked toward her.
"Mother."
"Yes?"
"Explain."
"Vacation."
"That word does not explain this."
Yin Suyi calmly lifted her tea.
"You bought an island."
"One island."
"Yes."
"Not a country."
Bai Xue laughed.
Ling Shuangxue entered.
Her eyes met Shen Tian’s.
For a moment...
Her usual cold expression softened.
"Good morning."
Shen Tian looked toward her.
Then...
Smiled.
"Morning, Shuangxue."
Her cheeks warmed slightly.
Very slightly.
But Qin Ruobing noticed.
Of course she did.
She entered behind her daughter.
Then...
Looked Shen Tian over.
Slowly.
Shen Tian raised an eyebrow.
"Aunt Qin."
Qin Ruobing smiled.
"Still handsome."
Silence.
Ling Shuangxue closed her eyes.
"Mother."
"What?"
"You said that out loud."
"I intended to."
Shen Tian laughed.
Qin Ruobing walked closer.
Then...
She reached toward his collar.
Adjusted it.
Shen Tian stared down at her hand.
Qin Ruobing noticed.
Her cheeks warmed faintly.
"Crooked."
Rose, from across the room, immediately spoke.
"That’s what I said."
Everyone looked toward her.
Rose froze.
Tang Meilin covered her mouth.
Chi Lingxi smiled.
Bai Xue’s eyes lit up.
Qin Ruobing slowly looked toward Rose.
Then...
At Shen Tian.
Then...
Back.
"Oh?"
Rose became red.
"It actually was crooked."
Qin Ruobing smiled.
"I believe you."
That somehow made it worse.
Shen Tian looked around.
"Why is everyone obsessed with my collar?"
Ling Shuangxue calmly answered.
"Because you apparently cannot dress yourself."
Shen Tian looked toward her.
She stared back.
Then...
His smile appeared.
"Want to fix it too?"
Ling Shuangxue froze.
Silence.
Her cheeks became pink.
Qin Ruobing laughed.
Bai Xue nearly choked on her apple.
Ling Shuangxue looked away.
"No."
"Thought so."
Her eyes immediately returned.
"I didn’t say I couldn’t."
Shen Tian paused.
The room became quiet.
Ling Shuangxue realized.
Too late.
Her face became noticeably red.
Qin Ruobing slowly smiled.
"Shuangxue."
"Mother."
"I didn’t say anything."
"Your face did."
Shen Tian laughed.
Ling Shuangxue glared at him.
"This is your fault."
"I’ve been standing here."
"Exactly."
. . .
Li Lian entered next.
She stopped several steps from Shen Tian.
Looked at him.
Then...
At the women.
Then...
At the luggage.
Then...
Back at him.
"You look overwhelmed."
Shen Tian smiled.
"Finally."
Li Lian blinked.
"What?"
"Someone understands."
She laughed.
Then...
Walked toward him.
Shen Tian opened one arm.
Li Lian froze.
Her eyes widened slightly.
Then...
Her expression softened.
She stepped forward.
And hugged him.
Simple.
Warm.
No teasing.
For several seconds...
She remained there.
Shen Tian’s arm rested around her back.
"Been a while."
Li Lian nodded against him.
"Too long."
The room became quieter.
Then...
She pulled away.
Her cheeks were slightly pink.
"I’ve been busy."
"I know."
"You could call."
"So could you."
Li Lian paused.
Then...
"Fair."
Shen Tian smiled.
She smiled back.
Then...
Ruan Yizhen walked forward.
Her arms were crossed.
Shen Tian looked toward her.
She looked toward him.
Silence.
Then...
"Do I get one?"
He raised an eyebrow.
"One what?"
Her expression flattened.
"You know."
"I don’t."
"Shen Tian."
"What?"
Ruan Yizhen’s cheeks warmed.
"A hug."
Silence.
Bai Xue immediately turned.
Chu Zijin removed one headphone.
Rose smiled.
Tang Meilin stared.
Ruan Yizhen realized everyone had heard.
Her face became red.
She glared around the room.
"What?"
Nobody answered.
Shen Tian smiled.
Then...
Opened his arms.
Ruan Yizhen stared.
Her embarrassment disappeared.
She walked directly into him.
Her arms wrapped around his waist.
Shen Tian hugged her.
She remained there slightly longer than necessary.
Then...
Muttered...
"You really don’t call enough."
"I’ll fix that."
She pulled back.
"Promise?"
Shen Tian paused.
Then...
"Promise."
Her expression brightened.
"Good."
Xu Ning floated beside him.
[Host.]
"What?"
[You’re collecting overdue emotional maintenance.]
"Don’t call it that."
[Harem maintenance.]
"That’s worse."
. . .
Chu Mei entered.
Then...
Stopped.
She saw Li Lian smiling.
Ruan Yizhen blushing.
Ling Shuangxue pretending she wasn’t watching.
Qin Ruobing openly watching.
Rose beside the sofa.
Chi Lingxi looking extremely comfortable with the situation.
Then...
Chu Mei looked at Shen Tian.
"No."
Shen Tian raised an eyebrow.
"No what?"
"Whatever you’re doing."
"I’m standing."
"Exactly."
Shen Tian stared.
Chu Chuchu entered behind her.
Then...
Immediately smiled.
"Brother Tian!"
She rushed forward.
Chu Mei’s eyes widened.
"Chuchu."
Too late.
Chu Chuchu reached Shen Tian.
Wrapped both arms around one of his arms.
Then...
Beamed.
(Author’s Note: IMPORTANT!)
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