Zhou Wang didn’t realize there was a bit of wetness until he looked down to stop Su Yajing. As he reached out to wipe the tears off her face, he said with a chuckle,
"It wasn’t that bad, it was only a little over two weeks. Why are you acting like we just faced life and death? I feel like I just got out of lockup."
Hearing this, Su Yajing, teary-eyed like a rain-soaked pear blossom, first let out a chuckle but then pursed her lips in a pout.
"To be exact, it’s been 16 days, 18 hours, and 39 minutes."
Su Yajing tilted her head, looking at Zhou Wang with a dazed expression, "Brother, do you know how many times I thought of you in those days?"
"Can you even count that?"
Zhou Wang was amazed at how clearly Su Yajing could remember the time, and he was momentarily stunned by her words.
"Because I think of you every second, so combined, it’s one million four hundred and forty-nine thousand, five hundred and forty times... Brother, that’s also how many times I was tortured!"
"Your math is pretty good."
Zhou Wang stared blankly at Su Yajing, knowing he could never quickly calculate the seconds like she did.
"Not really, I only said it without thinking because just before entering, I was counting in my mind, and I happened to reach that number... Mmm!"
Facing Su Yajing’s unabashed outpour of emotions, Zhou Wang didn’t let her continue.
Whether it’s true or not didn’t matter; there’s rarely much truth in this world. But a girl’s tear-laden kiss had already surpassed any lengthy dialogue that could follow.
It was just that Zhou Wang had been restraining himself all this time.
However, as reality proved, when Zhou Wang let go of himself, Su Yajing quickly couldn’t handle it.
When Zhou Wang seemed unsatisfied with just holding her, Su Yajing shyly squirmed.
"Brother, brother... wait a moment!"
At this moment, Shen Yutong, who had been quite uneasy sitting on the side, finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Su Yajing’s plea.
Did you finally remember there’s someone else here?
However, Su Yajing’s next words made her question her sanity once again.
"I’m on my period, be careful not to get your hands dirty..." Su Yajing awkwardly stopped Zhou Wang.
Shen Yutong: "?"
Shen Yutong couldn’t quite figure out if she was just background scenery standing there or a part of their play...
Fortunately, Zhou Wang regained some composure at this time and released Su Yajing. Then he remembered to ask, "Why are you staying in the inn? Is this inn owned by your family?"
"No, it’s owned by my aunt and uncle."
Su Yajing said a bit embarrassed, "But my mom and I also live here because my mother isn’t in good health, and my aunt takes care of her regularly, so..."
Zhou Wang finally understood.
Remembering his task, he asked, "Can I meet your mom?"
"You... want to meet my mom?"
Su Yajing was visibly stunned for a moment and then delighted, "Brother, are you serious?"
"Of course, now that I’m here, isn’t it expected to meet my girlfriend’s parents?"
Zhou Wang smiled.
Su Yajing’s eyes curved like crescent moons, enveloped entirely in happiness.
How could Brother be so amazing!
Whether it’s the surprise appearance or every word he said, they all hit the most yearning part of her heart precisely...
"Brother, I really love, love, love you..."
An excited Su Yajing couldn’t help but hug Zhou Wang and kiss the corner of his mouth while murmuring nonstop.
Seeing Su Yajing so deeply enamored, Shen Yutong couldn’t quite put her feelings into words.
Handing over one’s soul joyfully with no reservations, who could say that isn’t a kind of happiness...
"It’s just I haven’t prepared any suitable gifts hastily, only some nutritional supplements and fruits, which might be a bit rude."
Since the visit to Li City was a sudden decision, Zhou Wang indeed didn’t know what else to gift. The gifts Miao Ying had now were bought at a large supermarket while passing through the new area of Li City.
Of course, the price surely wasn’t cheap, totaling over ten thousand, but Zhou Wang still felt it lacked some sincerity.
After all, with his current wealth and status, it didn’t quite match.
"Brother, I already delivered the gift on your behalf, and it’s something my mom surely needs, so you don’t need to do anything... Also, she might not be able to use what you bought."
Su Yajing just smiled, rubbing her head against Zhou Wang’s chest, then raised it carefully to say, "But Brother, can we wait a bit before seeing my mom? Maybe when she’s in a better state..."
"Of course, no problem, I’m not leaving right away."
Zhou Wang laughed as he fondly patted her head, "I’ll be staying at least two days, so whenever Auntie is ready, that’s when I’ll go see her."
"Brother, you’re the best!"
On hearing Zhou Wang mention he’d be staying at least two days, Su Yajing giggled.
At this point, Shen Yutong seemed to have reached her limit, finally speaking up with a hint of resignation, "Su Ranran, I’m hungry."
Su Yajing snapped back to reality, "I nearly forgot I came to call you for dinner... Brother, you haven’t eaten yet, have you?"
"No, I haven’t."
"Brother, do you mind eating at the inn? My uncle’s cooking is really good, I’ll just ask him to add a couple of dishes..."
Su Yajing nervously asked, "But if you’d like to eat out, I can accompany you."
"I’m actually thinking about tagging along for a meal here, but I’m not alone; my driver’s here as well. Is it convenient?"
Zhou Wang clearly wasn’t concerned, only saying it with a smile.
"Driver?" Su Yajing was momentarily surprised, then recalled something, "Oh, I know, it’s that cool lady standing downstairs, right?"
"Yeah, I’ll introduce you to her later."
"Okay!"
Su Yajing gave a sweet smile, pulling Zhou Wang towards the stairs, "Brother, come on, I’ll introduce you to my aunt and uncle... Tongtong, change into your clothes and come down quickly!"
All this time, thinking she had been forgotten, Shen Yutong suddenly found herself meeting Su Yajing’s mischievous gaze, lingering purposely on her strap for a moment. The surprise left Shen Yutong slightly embarrassed...
Su Yajing apparently noticed everything.