Miss Shen ran away after finishing her meal, which angered her short-lived uncle to the point of res

Chapter 294 I Want That Child

A week flew by, and the Lunar New Year was just around the corner.

Gu Mingxi resigned from her job at the research institute, and Shen Mo also took a long leave of absence to travel around with his wife to relax.

On New Year's Eve, only Shen Feiwan, Shen Xingyan, and Chen Youen remained in the Shen family.

They finished their hot pot meal around the table just after nine o'clock.

Shen Feiwan was bored. "The night is so long, it's a waste to go to bed so early. How about we go out for a walk?"

Chen Youen immediately perked up, "Great! Where to go? To see the light show or the snow and ice world?"

"Wow," Shen Feiwan raised an eyebrow, "So it seems you already knew about this. Then tell me, which one is fun?"

"I haven't looked into it much, mainly because there aren't many activities outside on New Year's Eve. The Ice and Snow World also has a light show, but it's a bit far away."

"Then let's go somewhere nearby." Shen Feiwan turned to look at Shen Xingyan. "What do you think, Second Brother?"

Shen Xingyan was leisurely sipping his tea when he heard this, and without even looking up, he said, "Whatever, you decide."

“Then let’s set off now,” Chen Youen said, already standing up. “Let’s take my car.”

"Take mine, I'll be the driver." Shen Xingyan put down his teacup and picked up his car keys. "I'll warm up the car first."

Chen Youen smiled and took Shen Feiwan's arm, "Second brother is so thoughtful."

At this point, she suddenly sighed, "If Shen Xubai were here, I would have been so glad. I wonder how he spent the New Year."

Shen Feiwan gently patted the back of her hand. "Go put on your coat first. There are light shows all the time. We can watch them together next time."

Chen Youen nodded and went to get her scarf and gloves. When she put on her boots and stood in the entryway, she found Shen Feiwan still staring at her phone in the living room.

"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and get out the door."

Shen Feiwan frowned. "Reply immediately."

Her fingers swiped rapidly across the screen, her brow furrowing deeper and deeper.

Looking at Shen Feiwan's expression, Chen Youen couldn't help but ask, "Who is it? You look so impatient."

She had barely finished speaking when she suddenly realized, "Oh—it's Lin Xiaoyan, right?"

Shen Feiwan hummed in agreement, quickly locked the screen, and stuffed her phone into her pocket. "It's him. But it's already taken care of." She deftly put on her coat and strode towards the door.

"What does he want from you again?" Chen Youen quickly caught up. "You're not going to cancel our New Year's Eve plans, are you?"

“No.” Shen Feiwan opened the door. “He knew my parents weren’t home and wanted to ask me out. I told him I already had plans.”

"That's good." Chen Youen pouted. "Don't worry about him."

The light show venue was brightly lit, with the huge LED screen shining brightly in the night. Multicolored laser beams intertwined and changed in the sky, while the musical fountain in the center of the venue danced to the rhythm, its water jets resembling a flowing galaxy under the colorful lights.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Shen Feiwan and Chen Youen were overwhelmed by the sights, while Shen Xingyan quietly followed behind, taking care of buying things for them and taking photos.

The venue was very large. After walking around, the three of them found a milk tea shop that was still open and had a hot drink.

After finishing her milk tea around 11:30, Shen Feiwan put down her cup and said, "We should head back now, just in time for the countdown at the main venue."

Chen Youen also started packing her belongings, "Let's go! The earlier we get, the better the spot. I heard the drone fireworks show tonight is amazing!"

As I walked out of the bubble tea shop, the crowd on the street was all surging in the same direction.

Shen Feiwan and Chen Youen were chatting when a cell phone rang, interrupting their conversation. Shen Feiwan took out her phone, stared at the screen, but didn't answer immediately.

"Answer it, why aren't you answering?" Chen Youen asked in confusion, glancing at the phone screen subconsciously, but Shen Feiwan had already turned off the phone screen.

"You guys go first," Shen Feiwan said. "I'll catch up right away."

Chen Youen gave a thoughtful "Oh," then turned to Shen Xingyan and said, "Second Brother, let's go over first."

Although her tone was normal, a strange feeling arose in her heart. What kind of phone call couldn't be answered in front of her? This had never happened between them before.

At this moment, Shen Xingyan turned to Chen Youen and asked, "Was it Lin Xiaoyan who called?"

Chen Youen shook her head. "I don't know." She knew that Shen Xingyan didn't think highly of Lin Xiaoyan either, so she pouted and added, "This guy is really annoying."

"Mm," Shen Xingyan responded, and the two fell silent.

As Chen Youen walked, she recalled that fleeting glance from earlier.

Although Shen Feiwan turned off the screen quickly, she still managed to catch a glimpse of it. It definitely wasn't Lin Xiaoyan, but it did resemble—Bo Junxing's name.

If it really was Bo Junxing calling, then the situation doesn't seem much better than if it were Lin Xiaoyan calling.

A few days ago, Shen Feiwan said she had desensitized to Bo Junxing, but what happened? What kind of desensitization is this? If she were truly desensitized, would she still have to hide and secretly answer a phone call?

Shen Feiwan watched Chen Youen and Shen Xingyan walk forward before answering the phone.

"Hello?" she called twice, but all she heard was background noise, though she could vaguely hear Old Master Bo's strong voice.

The call appeared to be a mistake.

She simply hung up the phone and quickly caught up with the two people ahead.

When Chen Youen saw her return, she asked casually, "The call ended so quickly? Who was it?"

"Wrong number." Shen Feiwan brushed it off casually, then pointed into the distance, "Look, the drones are about to start."

The group quickly arrived at the main venue, which was packed with people. They hadn't arrived early and could only squeeze into the middle or back rows.

The drone show began shortly afterward. Suddenly, the first electronic firework exploded in the night sky, followed by a golden dragon and a fiery phoenix swooping down from the clouds, finally transforming into a shower of meteors amidst gasps from the crowd.

At this moment of dazzling light and shadow, Shen Feiwan's phone, which was in her pants pocket, vibrated once again.

Shen Feiwan took out her phone, and the three words "Bo Junxing" on the screen made her frown.

However, Chen Youen and Shen Xingyan were pushed to the front by the crowd and were not by her side, so she simply pressed the answer button.

But this time she was smarter and didn't speak first. She pursed her lips and waited for the other person to speak first.

Bo Junxing didn't keep her waiting long; his voice came through clearly very quickly. This time, the background noise on his phone was very quiet, indicating that he had moved to a different location.

"I think I accidentally dialed your number just now."

"Yes, it's not just 'seems,' it is." Shen Feiwan's tone was calm. "Did you need something from me?"

"Are you spending New Year's Eve outside?" Bo Junxing paused. "It's too noisy. Can we find somewhere else to talk?"

The crowd behind her was making a fuss, and Shen Feiwan had to cover her left ear. "I can't change it. Just say what you need, or send me a message."

"I want to see you."

A meeting? Shen Feiwan thought she had misheard. "A reason?"

"About our children."

Shen Feiwan paused for a moment, "Is there anything else to talk about with that child? Didn't I tell you that I'd schedule the surgery once my inflammation subsided? Now—"

"I've changed my mind." Before Shen Feiwan could finish speaking, Bo Junxing interrupted her, his voice deepening, "I want this child."

"What did you say?" Shen Feiwan was incredulous. She lowered her voice and said, "What's wrong with you? Didn't we agree to terminate the pregnancy? I've been taking medication, so how can I keep it? Besides, I'm getting married in the next few days."

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Before Shen Feiwan could finish speaking, a warm hand suddenly landed on her shoulder.

She frowned and turned around. In the changing neon lights, Lin Xiaoyan was staring down at her, his eyes swirling with unspoken emotions.

The moment their eyes met, Shen Feiwan's expression remained unchanged, but her fingertips quietly pressed the hang-up button.

"What are you doing here?" she asked in a normal tone, as if the phone call had never happened.

Lin Xiaoyan smiled and cupped her face in his hands. "What if I said it was fate?" His thumb gently caressed her cheekbone. "Because of fate, even amidst a sea of ​​people, I was still able to come to your side."

"…………" Shen Feiwan was so embarrassed by the cheesy romance.

She carefully observed Lin Xiaoyan's expression, wondering how much of her phone call with Bo Junxing he had overheard.

What will happen if he finds out about the pregnancy?

She looked into Lin Xiaoyan's eyes and asked tentatively, "When did you arrive? You startled me."

"just."

Shen Feiwan asked again, "Seriously, how did you end up here?"

"Can't it just be a coincidence?"

"Impossible, weren't you at home preparing to stay up all night to welcome the New Year?"

“Yes, that was the original plan.” Lin Xiaoyan leaned closer. “I originally wanted you to come with me, but you refused, so I had to come and arrest you myself.”

"Then how can you be sure I'm here?"

"I guessed." Lin Xiaoyan chuckled. "You said you were going out to celebrate the New Year. There are only a few big events tonight, and the others are too far away from you, so I guessed you would definitely be here."

As he spoke, he pinched Shen Feiwan's earlobe, "It seems that my husband and I are in perfect sync."

Shen Feiwan twitched the corner of her mouth, said nothing, and turned to continue watching the performance.

The next second, Lin Xiaoyan forcefully turned her face back, his gaze intense, "Who were you talking to on the phone just now? Hmm?"

Shen Feiwan frowned almost imperceptibly and asked, "Why do you ask that? Do I have to report to you before I make a phone call?"

Lin Xiaoyan's gaze darkened. "I just heard you mention that you're getting married."

"I was already getting married, isn't it normal to say this?"

“Something’s not right.” Lin Xiaoyan’s fingers tightened on her shoulder.

"What's wrong?"

"Your tone of voice is not normal."

"Really? How much did you hear? Do you even know the context before you say it's abnormal?"

Lin Xiaoyan leaned closer, his breath brushing against her earlobe. "I didn't hear clearly before, but that one sentence was enough. Was it a man or a woman?"

Shen Feiwan turned her face away, "Is it necessary to ask these questions?"

"Why is it unnecessary?" Lin Xiaoyan pinched her chin, forcing her to look at him. "We are husband and wife. You can ask me that too, and I don't mind at all."

His thumb gently stroked her chin. "As my wife, isn't it only natural that I want to know who you usually contact? You should know that you won't have as much freedom after marriage."

Shen Feiwan: "…………"

She rolled her eyes silently. What kind of bizarre remarks were these? But she was too lazy to refute them. As long as Lin Xiaoyan didn't hear her on the phone, that was fine.

"Yes, that's right, it's a man." She readily admitted it.

"Are you harassing me?" Lin Xiaoyan's eyes darkened. "Otherwise, you wouldn't have used that tone to say you were getting married." His voice deepened. "Is he one of your ex-suitors? Why are you still in contact with him?"

Shen Feiwan was speechless, never expecting his desire for control to be so strong.

"You look very insecure and lack manners. Don't do that again. No matter who that person is, you're the one I'm marrying, aren't you?"

Lin Xiaoyan wanted to say something, but the sudden burst of countdown from the crowd completely drowned out his voice. Multicolored fireworks exploded in the night sky, casting a dark shadow on his eyes.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Shen Feiwan broke free from his grasp, turned around and looked at the night sky, where the dazzling fireworks display reflected tiny sparks in her eyes.

Lin Xiaoyan looked down at the top of her head, then suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. "Happy New Year, wife."

Shen Feiwan leaned stiffly against Lin Xiaoyan's chest. Her phone vibrated again in her pocket, but she ignored it.

"Will you come to my place for the night later?" Lin Xiaoyan's lips brushed against her earlobe.

"No," she refused outright, "I want to stay at home for the New Year."