Chapter 565 - 564: Buying Gifts
"Shen Yan, I’m here." Chen Tianlong watched as Shen Yan stared blankly ahead, as if she hadn’t seen him. So he called out to her.
"Ah? I know, handsome guy." Shen Yan complimented Chen Tianlong for the first time, making him instantly proud.
"Haha, I must be handsome. I was shocked when I looked in the mirror just now. I haven’t looked in a mirror for a while, and I’ve grown so handsome. Oh my, it’s really a crime." Chen Tianlong began to boast jokingly.
"Tsk, you’re so smug. One compliment and you’re over the moon." Shen Yan playfully scolded, "Later on, you’d better not mess up the act, otherwise..."
Shen Yan stopped here, feeling embarrassed to continue. Chen Tianlong saw her blush suddenly and knew she was about to say something sensitive. Taking advantage, he mischievously smiled and asked, "Oh? Otherwise, what?"
"Hmph, if we get caught, you’ll have to figure out a way to salvage it yourself. I’ll have nothing to do with it." Shen Yan arrogantly puffed out her chest and scolded.
"Oh, that’s not so hard. At worst, I’ll marry you." Chen Tianlong’s words were a bit ambiguous, leaving Shen Yan unsure how to respond.
"Who would want you to marry them? You’re dreaming, having your cake and eating it too. Aren’t you afraid of your little girlfriend? I’m scared she might throw gasoline on me later; I don’t want to die miserably." Shen Yan rolled her eyes at Chen Tianlong, playfully scolding him. But her heart was filled with sweetness; this is just a woman’s contradictory nature.
"Haha, just kidding."
Chen Tianlong knew when to stop, realizing some things couldn’t be overdone. After some joking, he became serious again and said, "Alright, let’s go to the mall to buy gifts and visit the parents."
"Okay." Shen Yan, brought back to reality by Chen Tianlong’s quick topic switch, nodded. Chen Tianlong drove the car, and the two headed to a nearby mall.
The two quickly arrived at the mall. This time, the shopping was quite fast because Shen Yan had already chosen the items. So, it was like they were just picking up the goods. In less than half an hour, they walked out of the mall with bags full of purchases.
On the way home on the electric scooter, Chen Tianlong felt someone was following them. The intermittent Powerful Qi Waves made him suspicious. Who could this person be, and why were they following?
Could it be that guy from the Chu Family last night?
Chen Tianlong thought of the Chu Family. The most likely suspect was Chu Huaifeng, because only he would keep his distance, given that he had seen Shen Yan’s prowess. Other experts wouldn’t hesitate and might attack directly.
Since that was the case, Chen Tianlong couldn’t show any worry. So, with laughter between them, they soon reached Shen Yan’s house.
Shen Yan’s family wasn’t very wealthy, similar to Wu Mengting’s family. The only difference was that their home was on the sixth floor. And, clearly, this place felt a bit more upscale, at least it was tidy and clean.
Chen Tianlong followed behind, carrying lots of gifts in large and small bags. With a bit on his mind, he followed Shen Yan slowly up the stairs.
"Chen Tianlong, are you tired? How about I help you carry some of this?" Seeing Chen Tianlong’s hands full of gifts, Shen Yan asked with a bit of concern.
"Hehe, it’s nothing. This weight feels like nothing to me."
Chen Tianlong smiled and said. He wasn’t bragging. In the past, he could climb mountains hundreds of meters high, carrying twenty kilograms of rocks without a problem. So, this was really easy for him.
"Alright." Shen Yan looked at the floor number; seeing they were on the third floor, there were only three more to go, so she gritted her teeth and continued leading Chen Tianlong upwards.
At this moment, Shen Yan was very nervous. If Chen Tianlong were really her boyfriend, she wouldn’t have any psychological burden, let alone be nervous. But Chen Tianlong wasn’t, so she worried.
If they got caught, she might not even be allowed to teach; she’d just wait at home for matchmaking and marriage.
The tradition here was like this. Once women turned twenty, they started urgently looking to marry. Now Shen Yan was already twenty, so she was under pressure. If you create a fake boyfriend incident and get discovered by parents, wouldn’t they marry you off immediately?
Chen Tianlong took a few steps and suddenly looked back, noticing Shen Yan’s hesitant steps. He knew she was starting to worry too. So, Chen Tianlong took a deep breath, realizing such things could indeed be risky. If discovered as a fake, it would be troublesome.
"Shen Yan, how about today we... really act as a couple for a day?" Chen Tianlong worried he might not fully portray the role, and if caught, the consequences would be serious.
"Ah? What do you mean really act as a couple for a day?" Shen Yan couldn’t quite process it and asked in confusion.
"Hehe, it means if you don’t mind, I’ll be your boyfriend today. So all the things couples do, we have to do. You’d better think it over."
Chen Tianlong said with a proud smile. The thought was indeed exciting, feeling he had gained something.
"Oh..."
Shen Yan was momentarily speechless, but thinking carefully, realizing their parents were meticulous people, without acting genuinely, they would definitely see through.
So if they didn’t commit, they couldn’t convince anyone. Committing might lead to genuine feelings. So, she followed Chen Tianlong’s suggestion to genuinely act as a couple for a day.
"What’s wrong? Unwilling? Then, okay, I just fear I may not act well and get exposed."
Chen Tianlong was a bit disappointed. He had hoped to take the opportunity to kiss Shen Yan’s fair cheeks; now it seemed like it would only happen in a dream.
"No, well... will it... oh, fine."
They had already reached the fifth floor. In such a situation, Shen Yan had little time to think. Besides, she originally liked Chen Tianlong. Now with him proposing to act as a couple, she couldn’t be happier.
But acting as a couple for just one day made her feel a bit sad.
Could she only be Chen Tianlong’s girlfriend for one day?
Why couldn’t they be a couple for a lifetime? If only they could be real partners for life, how wonderful that would be.
"Hehe, dear, let’s go meet the parents." Chen Tianlong quickly got into character. After all, it was just for a day, and it wasn’t too excessive. Besides, it was to help Shen Yan through a tough time.
"Okay."
Shen Yan felt dizzy hearing Chen Tianlong refer to her so intimately. It felt too real, and the fast-arriving happiness made her face flush crimson.
Chen Tianlong noticed Shen Yan’s expression, but this was typical for girls, so he continued to follow Shen Yan forward.
Finally, walking up these six floors took them more than ten minutes. Not because it was high, nor because they were tired, but because their hearts were tense throughout.
After taking a deep breath, Shen Yan was ready to push open the door, but at that moment, the door creaked open, and standing there was a woman in her forties.