After Miss Shen became beautiful alone, her five brothers cried and begged for forgiveness

Seeing his smug look of having gotten the better deal, Shen Suihuan couldn't help but nudge him lightly with her elbow.

Si Yuqing sensed the undercurrent between the young couple, and she looked at Jiang Zhou with great joy.

"Alright, alright, tell Auntie what you like to eat, Zhou."

The more she looked at Jiang Zhou, the more satisfied she became.

Si Yuqing happily opened the insulated lunchbox and laid out the soup and dishes one by one.

"Try it, Mom specially made black chicken soup for you, it's good for replenishing your qi and blood."

As she spoke, she served Shen Suihuan a bowl, and then naturally served Jiang Zhou a bowl as well.

“A-Zhou will drink too.”

"Thank you, Mom." Jiang Zhou readily accepted the gift with a warm smile.

The lunch was a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

After finishing her meal, Si Yuqing packed her things and prepared to leave, not wanting to disturb her daughter's work.

Shen Suihuan saw her to the door.

"Mom, be careful on the road."

"Mm." Si Yuqing nodded, but her hand was still holding Shen Suihuan's, and her face showed a hint of hesitation.

She opened her mouth several times, but swallowed the words back down.

Shen Suihuan's observation skills are incredibly sharp.

She immediately noticed her mother's unusual behavior.

"Mom, is there something you want to say to me?" Shen Suihuan asked proactively.

Si Yuqing was stunned for a moment, then looked a little embarrassed and stammered.

"Well... it's nothing serious. It's just..."

She glanced at her daughter's expression, and seeing that she was calm and not impatient, she mustered her courage and continued, "Your Uncle Jin... he will arrive in Kyoto in three days."

Jin Yan.

Upon hearing this name, Shen Suihuan's eyes flickered slightly.

Jiang Zhou stood behind Shen Suihuan. Upon hearing this, he subtly tightened his grip on her waist.

Si Yuqing's voice was even lower, carrying a hint of pleading and expectation.

“He…he wants to treat everyone to a meal. I…I know you might not want to see him, but…SuiSui, he…is really good to me.”

Si Yuqing was afraid that her daughter would take her anger out on Jin Yan because of what happened with Jin Beichen.

Shen Suihuan looked at her quietly.

Looking at her mother who had come back from the dead, her face revealed an unprecedented mix of trepidation and shyness, the kind of embarrassment only a woman who is loved can have.

She remembered her past life.

In his previous life, Jin Yan failed to revive his mother.

He probably placed all his hopes on the version of himself that was related to his mother by blood.

That's why he was so insistent on arranging a marriage between her and Jin Beichen.

Shen Suihuan looked at Si Yuqing and nodded gently.

"it is good."

Si Yuqing's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with joy.

"Sui Sui! You...you agreed?"

"Okay." Shen Suihuan confirmed again, "Just send me the time and place."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Si Yuqing's eyes reddened with excitement, and she stammered, "I...I'll tell him right away! He'll be so happy!"

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three days later.

Shuiyunjian is a top-notch private restaurant in Kyoto.

The environment here is tranquil and offers excellent privacy, making it a favorite venue for banquets among Kyoto's elite.

When Shen Suihuan and Jiang Zhou arrived, the private room was already occupied.

Feng Shinian and Lin Wanyi were sitting on the sofa, talking in hushed tones.

Feng Shinian's injuries had largely healed, but he still moved with some caution. Lin Wanyi followed closely beside him, her face full of gentle concern.

Si Yuqing sat alone at the dining table, oblivious to the fact that the tea in front of her had gone cold.

She kept glancing towards the door, her expression a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.

Upon seeing Shen Suihuan and Jiang Zhou enter, she immediately stood up.

"Sui Sui, A Zhou, you've arrived."

"Big brother, sister-in-law." Shen Suihuan and Jiang Zhou greeted Feng Shinian.

Lin Wanyi blushed slightly with embarrassment and responded softly.

Feng Shinian smiled and nodded, "Please sit down."

After everyone sat down, a subtle silence fell over the room.

Everyone knows that the real star of today's meal hasn't arrived yet.

Si Yuqing was so nervous that her palms were sweating.

She both hoped Jin Yan would come soon, and was also afraid that things would not go well for everyone once he arrived.

Especially year after year...

Just then, the door to the private room was gently pushed open from the outside by the waiter.

A tall and slender figure appeared at the doorway.

The man was around fifty years old, dressed in a well-tailored dark gray Zhongshan suit, with his hair neatly combed and a few strands of silver at his temples.

Time has left its mark on his face, but it has also given him the unique charm and demeanor of a mature man.

His features were striking, his eyes calm, and he carried an air of authority that came with long-held power, yet the moment he saw someone in the room, all of that transformed into tenderness.

He is Jin Yan.

The moment Jin Yan entered the room, his gaze landed precisely on Si Yuqing.

It was as if everyone in the room was just a blank backdrop.

He walked in slowly and went straight to Si Yuqing.

"It's getting windy outside, why didn't you wear an extra layer?"

His voice was gentle and mellow, carrying a hint of reproach yet also full of affection.

As he spoke, he naturally took off his coat and gently draped it over Si Yuqing's shoulders.

Si Yuqing's face turned red instantly.

She said softly, a little embarrassed, "I'm not cold."

"Your body is inherently cold, so you need to be more careful." As Jin Yan spoke, he casually pulled out a chair next to her and sat down, replacing the cold tea in front of her with a warm one.

The series of movements were fluid and natural, as if he had done them a thousand times before.

After doing all this, he raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone present before finally settling on Shen Suihuan.

His eyes were complicated.

There was scrutiny, gratitude, and a hint of barely perceptible... tension.

"You must be Sui Sui."

He spoke, his voice still gentle.

“I am Jin Yan, your mother…and your future husband.”

He didn't beat around the bush; he directly and frankly stated his identity and intentions.

Jiang Zhou put his arm around Shen Suihuan's waist, looking at him with deep, dark eyes, without saying a word.

Feng Shinian and Lin Wanyi also watched and observed quietly.

Shen Suihuan's expression was calm as she looked at everything the man in front of her had done for her mother.

She saw how relaxed her mother was when she was by his side, a feeling of being cherished and cared for.

Now, some people treat her like a treasure.

This is enough.

Shen Suihuan picked up the teacup in front of her and raised it towards Jin Yan.

"Uncle Jin."

She called out softly.

Then, instead of wine, they drank tea in one gulp.

This address of "Uncle Jin" was tantamount to a complete acknowledgment of his identity.

Jin Yan understood instantly.

The tension in his eyes completely vanished, replaced by a visible relaxation and gratitude.

Si Yuqing was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes again.

Jin Yan grasped her hand and nodded solemnly to Shen Suihuan.

"Thank you."

He didn't say anything more, but those two words contained a myriad of emotions.

Jin Yan's gaze then turned to Feng Shinian.

"How are you feeling this year?"

Feng Shinian forced a smile. "Much better, thank you for your concern."

The food was served quickly, like a flowing stream.

The meal was eaten quietly, without any awkwardness.

Jin Yan didn't say much, but all his attention was on Si Yuqing.

He would remember that she didn't eat onions, ginger, or garlic, and when the dishes were served, he would carefully pick out the condiments from the side of her bowl.

He would skillfully dissect a whole crab leg and place the fattest crab meat on her plate.

He would notice that she choked on her water while talking and would immediately hand her a tissue and a glass of warm water.

His love was not a grand vow, but an instinct ingrained in every breath and every little detail.

Silent, yet profound.

Everyone present saw it.

Shen Suihuan ate her meal quietly, seemingly indifferent, but Jin Yan's every move did not escape her eyes.

This man spent twenty-two years proving his love.

He deserves it.

By the end of the meal, the atmosphere had become very harmonious.

Shen Suihuan put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth with a napkin.

She raised her head, her cool gaze fixed on Jin Yan.

"Uncle Jin."

The moment she opened her mouth, all eyes turned to her.

Jin Yan also stopped serving food to Si Yuqing and looked at her intently.

"Jiang Zhou and I are getting ready to get married."

A surprised smile instantly bloomed on Si Yuqing's face.

Jin Yan also smiled gently, "Congratulations."

Shen Suihuan paused for a moment, then uttered the most important sentence of the day.

"We hope you and your mother can come to our wedding."

The words fell.

The entire private room fell silent for a moment.

Jin Yan's smile froze.

He stared blankly at Shen Suihuan, seemingly unable to immediately grasp the meaning of those words.

Invite him?

With his mother...?

Si Yuqing's eyes instantly reddened. She excitedly grasped Jin Yan's hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

Jin Yan snapped out of his daze, took a deep look at Shen Suihuan, and then turned to look at Si Yuqing, who was too excited to speak.

His eyes were filled with a surge of emotions—shock, emotion, and ultimately, a warm current.

He nodded solemnly to Shen Suihuan.

"it is good."

Jiang Zhou gently took Shen Suihuan's hand under the table.

He didn't say anything, but the warmth and strength from his palm said it all.

Si Yuqing wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, looked at her daughter, and her voice was choked with sobs.

"Sui Sui, thank you."

"Mom, I hope you will be happy for the rest of your life."