It's not too late after finishing dinner, it's only half past seven.

However, winter days in Jiangnan get dark early. Coupled with the snowfall, outside at half past seven, it was already nightfall. The snow was falling heavily, swirling in the air, as if it intended to paint the entire world white.

Qin You'an offered to escort Shen Suyun back to the hotel, but she declined.

"No need, it's not good for either of us to attract attention with so many people around."

Who is Qin You'an? He is the "national husband" on Weibo! Recognized by netizens as the "trending search" top-tier influencer, he achieved great success at a young age as the CEO of Wansheng Corporation, one of the top ten companies in the country and the top 500 global enterprises. He is handsome and usually carries a serious and stern demeanor, rarely giving interviews. He embodies the ideal male protagonist set by CEO literature standards, and female netizens, as well as some male netizens, refer to him as their "husband" on Weibo. Whenever he has any activities or goes out, they are often posted online, attracting a multitude of devoted fans.

If someone were to capture him together with Qin Youan, wouldn't the entire internet be buzzing? Should he even continue being an actor?

Speaking of which, Qin You'an naturally knows about his "popularity" on Weibo. However, he is a businessman and business is business. Although he uses himself for marketing, it is ultimately marketing for his own company. As long as it's not negative news (he can't produce negative news anyway), it's always beneficial. Therefore, he doesn't interfere in the matters on Weibo.

He thought of this and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Qin You'an—his face was exceptionally handsome, with a distinguished and elegant pair of eyebrows and eyes, deep and profound gaze, a high and straight nose bridge, a small and narrow face. In the indoor lighting, he appeared even more imposing and noble, like a celestial being.

This appearance truly lives up to the title of "National Darling".

Qin You'an turned to look at Shen Suyun when he heard her refusal. He saw her delicate little face without any expression, only her dark eyes looking at him intently, as if she was earnestly rejecting him. He lowered his eyelids and said in a deep voice, "Alright, I'll have Shi Xun call a taxi for you."

Shen Suyun politely said, "Thank you," and at the end, she couldn't help but ask about him, "Are you going back to Shanghai tonight?"

It looks like it will definitely snow tonight. I wonder if the highways will be closed. If they are, it won't be so easy for him to return to Shanghai. However, tomorrow is a workday, and Qin You'an, who is always busy with work, might rush to go to work overnight.

After pondering for a moment, Qin You'an looked at him with his black eyes, "We need to go back. There's an important agenda tomorrow."

"Yeah, be careful on your way and don't rush. It's slippery on the snowy road, so stay safe." Shen Suyun said these words out of mere politeness, but unexpectedly, Qin You'an's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had something to say to him but couldn't bring himself to say it. He asked, "What's wrong?"

Qin You'an, however, did not answer immediately. He looked at him, his gaze wandering on his face.

At last, he sighed as if he said, "It's okay, I'll come to see you again next time."

Shen Suyun: Huh???

"Are you coming again next time? Wasn't this just a passing visit?"

Qin You'an looked at him with a perplexed expression, thinking that he wasn't very welcoming towards himself. He turned his head away and said in a harsh tone, "Whether you welcome me or not, I will still come."

"Ah?" Shen Suyun widened her eyes even more.

With doubts in her heart, there was also a hint of excitement mixed in between. Why did Qin You'an insist on coming to see her? Did he have some feelings for her?

He hadn't finished imagining things yet, when CEO Qin on the other side awkwardly interjected with a sentence:

"My mom told me to take good care of you."

Shen Suyun: ... Alright.

"Thank you very much, Aunt. Actually, it's not necessary for you to come. I don't have anything going on here, and I didn't even let my brother come."

Moreover, the two of us are just in a marriage of convenience, not a genuine husband and husband. There's no need to be so polite, right?

Qin Youan looked at him and said earnestly, "My identity is different from your brother's."

"Ah?" Shen Suyun didn't react immediately, and before she had time to think further, a knocking sound came from outside. It was Secretary Jiang's voice:

"CEO, should we leave now or wait a little longer?"

Shen Suyun hurriedly said, "Let's go now, let's go now!" As he spoke, he was about to walk over and open the door. However, Qin You'an, who was behind him, quickly stepped forward and held the door shut. Shen Suyun turned back and looked at him, puzzled, asking, "What's wrong?"

"You didn't zip up your down jacket properly," Qin You'an said, his expression serious as he reached out to align the zipper for him. He then pulled up the zipper to the collar and, in the process, tidied up the collar for him as well.

Shen Suyun looked at the handsome face that was so close, feeling a rush of heat surging to her cheeks. Her heart pounded in her chest as that distinctively bony hand came so close to her, almost at the edge of her lips...

Don't get too excited, don't get too excited. This guy is a straight guy, a straight guy!

Shen Suyun persuaded herself in this way.

Qin You'an looked at him and saw his face flushed red. The delicate little face, with its back to the light source, resembled a peony blooming on a moonlit night, exuding a serene and beautiful charm. For a moment, he found it difficult to take his eyes off him.

Shen Suyun felt a scorching gaze overlooking her, unable to bear it any longer, she reached out and opened the door, saying, "Let me open the door."

Qin You'an remained silent.

As soon as the door was opened, Jiang Shixun and Wu Shen were seen standing outside. Jiang Shixun had an expressionless face, while Wu Shen had a satisfied look, presumably because he had eaten to his heart's content and had plenty to complain about.

Wu Shen looked up and down at Shen Suyun, and seeing that his clothes were intact and his expression was relaxed, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: nothing had actually happened, which was really unbelievable!

"Let's go, Shen Ge." Shen Suyun said, then turned back to Qin You'an and said, "There's no need for you to see us off. It's crowded outside and there are too many curious onlookers. We'll just leave with Secretary Jiang."

Qin You'an, however, insisted, "I'll see you off. Let's go."

Saying that, he took the lead and walked outside.

Shen Suyun had no choice but to follow him and continue walking forward.

The car was already waiting outside. Shen Suyun and Qin You'an didn't exchange many pleasantries, they simply said, "Thank you for your hospitality. I'll treat you next time. Goodbye." They were planning to leave, but unexpectedly, Qin You'an grabbed Shen Suyun's arm.

What happened?"

Qin You'an glanced at the phone in his hand and said, "Keep in touch with me more often."

Shen Suyun thought it was another request from his mother, so he politely replied, "Alright, then I'll go."

"Okay, be careful on your way." Qin You'an nodded, his handsome face showing no fluctuations, as if it was just a routine matter. However, in that instant, his eyes became gentle.

Wu Shen watched the interaction between the two of them, feeling anxious in his heart. However, he hesitated because of the driver in front and did not dare to speak. He held it in throughout the journey and finally, when they arrived at the hotel, he immediately opened his mouth:

"Su Yun, what's the deal between you and Qin Zong? I become more confused the more I look at it. Aren't you two newlyweds? Why does it feel like...?" It seems like you're not really a couple?"

Shen Suyun took off her down jacket, her delicate little face looking a bit awkward. She said, "We are husband and wife, in a contractual sense."

Since Wu Shen will find out anyway, it's better to tell him now.

"Ah? The agreement?"

"Yeah." Shen Suyun said here, feeling a little bitter in her heart, but her tone seemed indifferent. "His grandfather and my grandfather wanted to have a marriage alliance when they were young, so they made a will saying that our families must intermarry within two generations. But my dad and his dad completely ignored their wish, so I ended up being the one sacrificed."

"Ah?" Wu Shen was even more confused.

Qin You'an's grandfather and Shen Suyun's grandfather have this kind of relationship?

But thinking about it, it's true — if it weren't for this bizarre fate, someone like Shen Suyun, with her rural background, wouldn't be able to climb up the "high branch" of Qin You'an, would she?

He wasn't underestimating Shen Suyun, but the objective circumstances were indeed like that.

Shen Suyun saw that he finally understood, so she said, "So, you see, we are just going through the motions. In reality, I have no relationship with Qin You'an, let alone asking him for resources. I don't want to owe him this favor."

Speaking of this, he himself felt somewhat lost and regretful.

Qin You'an, why is such a perfect man like him so clueless when it comes to relationships? Otherwise... otherwise, with his appearance, he wouldn't be completely oblivious to me.

Although he didn't really want Qin You'an to provide him with resources and such, he has been single for so many years and really wants to be in a relationship!

His good friend, Lanzhou, would flaunt their love on WeChat every day, it was almost blinding!

He supported his hand on his thigh and propped his cheek on it, looking frustrated. He was about to make a few more complaints when he saw Wu Shen sitting on the sofa opposite, wearing a guilty and restless expression. He was taken aback, immediately realizing something and cautiously asked, "..."

"Brother Shen, you didn't just ask Secretary Jiang for resources when you had dinner with him, did you?"

Wu Shen embarrassedly covered his face and said, "I didn't mean to..."

Shen Suyun asked, "What did you say?"

Wu Shen watched him carefully and said cautiously, "Um, I didn't say anything... I swear..."

The steadfast and resolute appearance of his made Shen Suyun even more suspicious.

A pair of pitch-black eyes resembled the fierce gaze of a little cat, staring at him intently. "I don't believe you."

Ah... I've been saying... I've been saying, you've been working so hard. I hope Mr. Qin can help you out a little bit, really!"

On a cold winter day, Wu Shen's back became covered in sweat.

He would never say that he told Secretary Jiang about how hard Shen Suyun's life was, but she remained incredibly strong. She didn't even let herself tell Qin You'an directly, though her words hinted at a hope that he could lend a helping hand...

He should be a helpful teammate, not a burden, right?