If we swapped lives, I'd be the CEO and you'd take care of the kids.

Shen Yanzhen slowly turned around, and his tall and slender figure gradually disappeared from sight.

The dim yellow light in the courtyard shone on him, making his silhouette exceptionally clear.

As he walked further and further away, his shadow grew longer and longer, as if it stretched into the endless darkness.

Zhu Tingyue stood quietly in place, her gaze following the departing figure.

She noticed that Shen Yanzhen's steps were slightly heavy, each step seemingly carrying unspeakable worries.

His shoulders slumped slightly, revealing an undeniable weariness and loneliness.

His long, backless figure looked so lonely under the lamplight, as if he were the only person left in the whole world.

Everything around him became blurry, but his silhouette became increasingly clear.

Chen Can glanced at her briefly before looking away, instead staring intently at Zhu Tingyue, watching her remain in a daze for a long time, with even a hint of sympathy in her eyes.

Chen Can frowned and asked Zhu Tingyue, "Do you think he's pitiful?"

Zhu Tingyue didn't know where she got the conclusion from. How could Shen Yanzhen be pitiful?

"No, he deserved it!"

Zhu Tingyue's voice was clear and crisp, making Chen Can overjoyed. She had thought that "Shen Yanqiu," being a man, would definitely side with Shen Yanzhen! It turned out that "he" was so reasonable!

Thinking about how she had pinched "him" just now, Chen Can felt a surge of guilt. She asked softly, "I'm sorry about that. Does it still hurt?"

Zhu Tingyue is no longer in pain, but it really hurt just now! For her future safety, Zhu Tingyue felt it was necessary to tell Chen Can about this.

"It hurts, it hurts so much! Can you please stop hitting me? At least don't hit me."

She couldn't care less if Shen Yanzhen got beaten up.

Chen Can immediately nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, don't worry, I will never hit you again."

As she spoke, she was about to lift Zhu Tingyue's clothes to see how badly she was injured.

Zhu Tingyue had no idea that Chen Can would be so bold as to lift up her clothes!

She blushed and inwardly cried out in alarm, hurriedly reaching out her hands to stop the other person's indecent behavior.

After all, they were in a public place, and their behavior was really inappropriate!

However, Chen Can seemed determined not to give up until he achieved his goal.

She swiftly freed one hand and tightly grasped Zhu Tingyue's hand, which was trying to stop her, rendering her unable to move an inch.

Meanwhile, his other hand continued to reach for Zhu Tingyue's clothes, as if determined to tear them off.

Zhu Tingyue couldn't struggle, so she let her do as she pleased. In any case, she considered herself a woman and wasn't afraid of being seen by her.

"What are you doing?"

Another line of the same dialogue was uttered, but the voice was not Shen Yanzhen's, but that of Shen Yanqiu, a person Zhu Tingyue knew very well and who was eager to see today!

Why did he come here?

This was the first thing Zhu Tingyue thought of, and she asked it aloud.

Shen Yanqiu's face was ashen, his expression full of anger, as if a storm was about to break. He stood there gloomily, just a few steps away from Zhu Tingyue.

His eyes flashed with a cold light, like two sharp blades, fixed on Zhu Tingyue as if he wanted to cut her into a thousand pieces.

"Hmph, if I hadn't come, how could I have had the chance to witness such a spectacular scene?"

Shen Yanqiu said through gritted teeth, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with anger and resentment.

His tone and demeanor gave off a chillingly arrogant air, as if he were the rightful empress.

Upon hearing this, Chen Can felt a chill run down his spine and quickly turned his head, glaring intently at Zhu Tingyue.

At this moment, a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes, and she thought to herself, "Well, Shen Yanqiu, you brat, you actually dared to trick me?"

Standing next to Shen Yanqiu was Jiang Wanjun, who always loved watching the drama unfold. She added fuel to the fire, saying, "Oh dear, we've come at the wrong time. We've disturbed Mr. Shen and Miss Chen's good time!"

Listen to what she says! She truly is Zhu Tingyue's best friend! While others would go to great lengths for their friends, she stabs them in the back!

Zhu Tingyue wanted to raise her hands in surrender, but she was wronged! It was a huge injustice!

All three eyes were fixed on Zhu Tingyue, and she couldn't hide from them.

Zhu Tingyue was under immense pressure. Shen Yanqiu understood perfectly well that she was just a woman, and what was wrong with being a little intimate with Chen Can? Why was he reacting so strongly? It was as if he had discovered he had been cheated on!

Regardless, today is Shen Yanqiu's birthday, and making him happy is the most important thing.

Zhu Tingyue looked ahead with a firm gaze, having already made up her mind.

Without hesitation, she stepped forward, reached out and grabbed Shen Yanqiu's arm tightly, then pulled hard, trying to drag him upstairs.

However, Shen Yanqiu was clearly unwilling to cooperate with Zhu Tingyue's actions at first.

He frowned, rooted to the spot and refusing to move an inch, while his arms struggled slightly to break free from Zhu Tingyue's grasp.

Just as the two were at an impasse, Shen Yanqiu's eyes suddenly flickered, as if a certain thought had flashed through his mind.

Immediately afterwards, his previously tense body gradually relaxed, and he no longer resisted Zhu Tingyue's pulling so strongly.

Although still somewhat reluctant, he eventually followed Zhu Tingyue upstairs, half-heartedly.

Jiang Wanyun followed, and Chen Can wanted to go too, but Jiang Wanyun glared at him and said, "They're just a young couple resolving their issues, why are you following them?"

Chen Can looked at her, not to be outdone: "If you can go, why can't I?"

that's true!

Jiang Wanjun, though unreasonable, retorted: "I'm Yueyue's friend, aren't you?"

Chen Can, drawing inferences from one instance to another, asked, "I'm Yan Qiu's friend, aren't you?"

Jiang Wanjun was speechless when asked the question. She glanced at the smug Chen Can, feeling resentful but helpless.

Alright, let's not argue, let's all go together!

Zhu Tingyue led Shen Yanqiu to the room and quickly locked the door.

Knowing Jiang Wanjun's personality perfectly, she locked the door and saw how Jiang Wanjun would try to eavesdrop!

Shen Yanqiu watched her series of actions as she closed and locked the door, and was somewhat puzzled: It was late at night, and Zhu Tingyue had pulled her into her bedroom and locked the door. Was she trying to...

Isn't this a bad idea? There are other people outside! Even though I was angry, I never thought she would try to appease me this way.

Although this method is a bit tiring, it seems to be the most direct and effective.

Besides, they haven't had this kind of intimate contact since their identities were switched! I wonder what it will be like?

A hint of anticipation stirred within him, but he carefully concealed it, afraid that Zhu Tingyue would notice.

If this expectation were to slip out unintentionally, Zhu Tingyue would surely laugh at herself without mercy.

So he forced himself to appear calm and composed, trying his best to maintain a facade of composure.

Just then, Zhu Tingyue slowly walked towards him step by step.

As the distance gradually shortened, Shen Yanqiu felt her heart pounding more and more violently, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

Each step felt like it was stepping on his tense nerves, making his breathing rapid.

If Zhu Tingyue comes directly, should I comply or not? Maybe I should put up a little resistance, otherwise it would seem like I'm not being reserved enough!

He stared intently at Zhu Tingyue out of the corner of his eye, his whole being tense and excited, standing there blankly without making any unnecessary movements.

However, Zhu Tingyue actually walked past him!