Shen Chumo nodded, "What I miss most while I'm abroad is the food from back home. The food your aunt recommended must be really good."

Shen Guoan was also completely soft-hearted and confused by his stunningly beautiful niece. "Chu Mo, now that you're back in the country, stay at the Shen family home. Don't worry, your uncle and aunt will take good care of you."

"Thank you, Uncle and Aunt."

"Silly child, why are you thanking your own family?"

Looking at the beautiful and well-behaved Shen Chumo, Shen Guoan and his wife felt a surge of affection. They had initially thought that the arrival of this unfamiliar niece was just a visit from a relative.

But now their paternal love was suddenly ignited, and they wished they could present all the beautiful things in the world to her.

Madam Shen stiffened, suddenly realizing her previous oversight—she had only asked the maid to prepare a guest room for Shen Chumo to stay in, and she had not been able to personally go to the airport to pick him up today.

Madam Shen was filled with remorse, and the smile on her face became extremely stiff. How could she have done such a wrong thing? Sometimes she really wanted to give her former self a good beating.

Madam Shen gazed at Shen Chumo with a guilty look in her eyes, her expression revealing remorse.

To make amends for her mistake, she quickly made up an excuse and rushed to the kitchen, just in time to run into Aunt Liu, who was about to come out with pastries.

Madam Shen took the pastries from Liu Ma and hurriedly instructed, "Liu Ma, go and tidy up the largest bedroom on the right side of the second floor right now. Be sure to use the best sheets and decorations."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Having served Madam Shen for many years, Liu Ma already knew that Madam Shen must really like Miss Shen and felt that the previous room was a disservice to Miss Shen. But it wasn't surprising; who wouldn't like such a beautiful person?

Just as Mrs. Shen returned to the living room with the pastries, Shen Lin happened to hear the commotion and came downstairs.

Looking around the living room, she asked curiously, "Is my cousin here?"

Hearing the sound, Shen Chumo turned around and looked up, her eyes meeting Shen Lin's. Shen Lin paused, the girl in the center of the living room like a night-blooming orchid, breathtakingly beautiful.

The moment her eyes met Shen Lin's, Shen Lin felt as if she had fallen into a galaxy, and that among all things in the world, only the two of them remained.

Shen Chumo smiled and said, "Hello, cousin."

Shen Lin swallowed hard. She went downstairs and stood in front of Shen Chumo. Looking at him up close, the visual impact was even greater.

She called out somewhat shyly, "Sister Chu Mo, you are so beautiful."

"Thank you, you are beautiful too."

Shen Lin's face flushed crimson, as if it were about to bleed. The great beauty had praised her! She screamed inwardly.

Shen Chumo asked in confusion, "Linlin, why is your face so red? Are you sick?" After saying that, Shen Chumo raised her hand with concern and placed her palm on Shen Lin's forehead to take her temperature.

The moment Shen Chumo approached, Shen Lin's breath hitched. She felt a faint fragrance of orchids surrounding her. It smelled so good. Was it her cousin's perfume or her natural body scent?

To avoid worrying Shen Chumo, Shen Lin explained, "Sister Chumo, I'm fine, I'm just a little hot."

Upon hearing this, Shen Chumo felt relieved and broke into a bright smile, even dimming the light from the living room chandelier.

"That's good."

Shen Lin stared blankly, her nose felt hot, and she felt as if a liquid was about to flow out.

Madam Shen also brought over some pastries. Several square pastries were placed on a blue-and-white porcelain plate, looking exceptionally tempting.

"Chu Mo, try this! It's a candied fruit cake, and it's also Gui Fang Ge's signature dish."

Shen Lin looked at the candied fruit cake, licking her lips with a hint of longing. It was her favorite pastry; normally, she would have already reached for it.

But today, she enthusiastically recommended to Shen Chumo, "Yes, Sister Chumo, this pastry is delicious, you should try it."

Overwhelmed by the hospitality, Shen Chumo picked up a piece with her slender, jade-like hand, took a small bite, and her eyes lit up. This candied fruit cake was indeed delicious, sweet but not cloying, with a rich and complex flavor.

Seeing how delicious Shen Chumo's food looked, the others couldn't help but wear smiles, as if it were sweeter than honey to them.

At this moment, Butler Wang entered the living room and said respectfully, "Master, Madam, Miss, the meal is ready."

Mrs. Shen and Shen Lin each took one of Shen Chumo's arms. "Come on, let's go eat. Today's main dish is Australian lobster. Chumo, I'm sure you'll love it."

Butler Wang also went to Lu Ziyin's room and knocked on the door. "Young Master Lu, dinner is ready."

Lu Ziyin took off her headphones and replied, "I understand, I'll be right down."

Lu Ziyin arrived at the dining room and vaguely saw four people sitting at the table, knowing that Shen Chumo had already arrived. Madam Shen kept putting food into her bowl.

"Chu Mo, eat this, it's delicious. Tell me what dishes you like, and I'll have Aunt Liu make them for you tomorrow."

Hearing this, Lu Ziyin scoffed. This Madam Shen was certainly good at pretending.

He hadn't bothered with Shen Chumo's affairs for the past two days, leaving everything to the servants. But now, in front of Shen Chumo, he was behaving like a good elder.

Lu Ziyin strolled into the dining room and looked at the four people at the table. His gaze settled on Shen Chumo. Shen Chumo looked up at him, her beautiful eyes like brimming autumn water. Lu Ziyin's pupils contracted sharply, and he felt his heart pounding like thunder.

This...is this Shen Chumo?

Shen Guoan also greeted them, "Ziyin, please sit down. Let me introduce you. This is my niece, Shen Chumo, and this is my friend's son, Lu Ziyin."

Because my good friend passed away a few years ago, and Ziyin had no other relatives, I took it upon myself to adopt him.

Lu Ziyin was tall and well-proportioned, with delicate features and skin as smooth as porcelain. A few stray hairs fell across his forehead, making him look very well-behaved.

Shen Chumo remembered that in the story, he was Yan Shanshan's devoted second male lead, and Yan Shanshan was his warm little sun. Gu Beichen had a lot of arguments with Yan Shanshan because of him.

In the end, however, the second male lead couldn't resist the male lead and willingly withdrew, choosing to silently protect the female lead.

Shen Chumo greeted Lu Ziyin with a smile, "Hello, Lu Ziyin, please guide me in the future."

Lu Ziyin replied in a slightly hoarse voice, "Hello, Shen Chumo."

“Shen Chumo…”

These three words lingered on his tongue for a long time, and he felt an indescribable excitement when he pronounced the name, a feeling he had never experienced before.

He stared intently at the girl in front of him, his eyes revealing an undisguised longing and possessiveness.

Looking at Shen Chumo's fair and jade-like face, Lu Ziyin felt as if the beast in his heart was about to break free of its cage, and he couldn't wait to pounce on the girl in front of him.

However, when he remembered that Shen Chumo was actually Gu Beicheng's fiancée, Lu Ziyin's eyes dimmed, and he clenched his teeth, his heart filled with jealousy and resentment.

He couldn't understand why someone as brainless as Gu Beicheng would be so lucky, first having Yan Shanshan, and now having Shen Chumo.

Gu Beichen is not worthy at all!

"I won't let him succeed!" Lu Ziyin thought to himself. He wanted her to know that only he was the man truly worthy of her love.

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