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Su Chang nodded and gently pulled Guan Xiaodi into her arms: "Of course, Xiaodi, are you willing?"
Guan Xiaodi nodded gently, her voice barely audible: "Um... I do."
Hearing Guan Xiaodi's reply, Su Chang felt a surge of excitement. He gently kissed her forehead, then slowly undressed her. Guan Xiaodi's body trembled slightly, but she didn't stop Su Chang; she simply closed her eyes tightly.
As their actions became increasingly intimate, the temperature in the room gradually rose. Although Guan Xiaodi was somewhat nervous, under Su Chang's gentle guidance, she gradually relaxed, and her body began to respond to Su Chang's touch.
Guan Xiaodi was unusually patient today, determined to conceive. She bit her lip tightly, trying not to make a sound, afraid of waking Qin Shi. Seeing Guan Xiaodi's forbearance, Su Chang felt a pang of heartache, but knowing her thoughts, he treated her even more gently.
Two hours later, the noise in the room gradually subsided. Guan Xiaodi collapsed onto the bed, exhausted, with a satisfied smile on her face.
Su Chang gently pulled her into his arms and whispered, "Xiao Di, thank you for your hard work."
Guan Xiaodi shook her head gently, her voice tinged with weariness: "It's not hard. As long as I can get pregnant, it's all worth it."
Su Chang smiled and gently kissed her forehead: "Get some rest, I'll stay with you."
Guan Xiaodi gradually relaxed in Su Chang's arms and soon fell into a deep sleep. Looking at Guan Xiaodi's peaceful sleeping face, Su Chang felt a surge of contentment. He gently held both women in his arms, his heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.
Chapter 345 Special Request
On Wednesday morning, the sky over Shanghai was still shrouded in a hazy morning mist. Su Chang, Zhu Zhe, and Guan Xiaodi arrived at Pudong Airport early. The airport was sparsely populated and exceptionally quiet in the early morning.
Zhu Zhe followed behind Su Chang, carrying a small suitcase, feeling somewhat uneasy. Although she knew Su Chang was wealthy, she couldn't help but widen her eyes when she saw the massive Airbus A380 parked on the tarmac.
"This...this is your plane?" Zhu Zhe asked, stammering, his voice filled with disbelief.
Su Chang smiled and gently patted her shoulder: "Yes, that way we don't have to rush to catch our flight, which is more convenient."
Zhu Zhe stood there, stunned, her mind blank. She knew Su Chang was rich, but she hadn't imagined he was this rich. A private jet? This was completely beyond her comprehension. She stared blankly at the plane until Su Chang gently took her hand, bringing her back to her senses.
"Let's go, stop spacing out," Su Chang said with a smile, her tone tinged with affection.
Zhu Zhe then realized that Su Chang was holding her hand, and a blush immediately spread across her face.
She lowered her head, her heart pounding, her mind a jumbled mess. She didn't even realize Su Chang had pulled her onto the plane. It wasn't until Su Chang told her to sit down that she snapped out of it, her face flushed with embarrassment, and she lowered her head, unable to look at him.
Seeing her like this, Su Chang found it amusing, but didn't say anything. He sat down next to Zhu Zhe and asked softly, "Nervous?"
Zhu Zhe nodded, his voice barely audible: "I...I didn't expect you to use a private jet."
Su Chang smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "It's nothing. You can use it anytime you want to go anywhere in the future."
Zhu Zhe felt a surge of warmth upon hearing this, but then a sense of unease crept in. She glanced up at Su Chang, hesitating to speak.
Su Chang noticed her hesitation and asked softly, "What's wrong? Is there something you want to say?"
Zhu Zhe took a deep breath and finally mustered up the courage to say, "Su Chang, when we go back this time... my parents might make some unreasonable demands. Can you... can you not get angry and not agree to them?"
Su Chang raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised: "What kind of requests will your parents make?"
Zhu Zhe bit his lip and said in a low voice, "They... might ask you for money. I know you have money, but I don't want to put you in a difficult position. Besides, if they get the money this time, they'll definitely find all sorts of excuses to ask for it again later. I don't want you to get into that kind of trouble, and besides, I also..."
Su Chang felt a mix of emotions after hearing Zhu Zhe's words. He hadn't expected Zhu Zhe to be so considerate of him, and his affection for her grew even stronger.
He gently took Zhu Zhe's hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I won't give them money casually. But can you tell me what exactly happened between you and your parents?"
Zhu Zhe lowered her head, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes. She was silent for a while before finally speaking, "My parents... have always been biased. They only care about my younger brother and sister, and never care about my feelings. I have to take care of them since I was little, and I even had to work to support their schooling. But they have never been grateful to me; instead, they think it is what I should do."
Zhu Zhe's voice choked with emotion, but she continued, "Later, when my younger brother and sister went to university, I paid for their tuition and living expenses. But after they graduated, they had no intention of paying me back. My parents always found various reasons to ask me for money, saying it was for household expenses. I'm really... really tired."
Su Chang felt a pang of heartache as he listened to Zhu Zhe's story. He gently patted the back of Zhu Zhe's hand and said softly, "You've worked hard. I'll help you handle this when we get back."
Zhu Zhe looked up, a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you, Su Chang. But... could you promise me something?"
Su Chang nodded: "Go ahead."
Zhu Zhe took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "If they ask for money, just say... say that I lent money to my younger siblings for their tuition, but I couldn't pay it back and was being harassed by creditors. Then you helped me pay it back, so I... I became your woman. You can intimidate them a little so they won't dare to ask me for money again."
Upon hearing Zhu Zhe's words, Su Chang looked at her in surprise. He hadn't expected Zhu Zhe to make such a suggestion, and he felt both surprised and a little sorry for her. He asked softly, "Are you really going to say that? Won't that be bad for you? Your reputation will be ruined."
Zhu Zhe gave a wry smile and said in a low voice, "I know my reputation will be ruined, and it sounds a bit cold-blooded, but I really have no other choice. If they know you have money, they'll definitely keep pestering you for it. I don't want you to get into that kind of trouble."
Su Chang was silent for a while, then finally nodded: "Okay, I promise you. But you have to promise me one thing too."
Zhu Zhe looked at Su Chang with some confusion: "What is it?"
Su Chang smiled and said gently, "Don't shoulder these burdens alone anymore. You can come to me if anything happens, and I'll always be there for you."
Hearing this, Zhu Zhe felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes welled up with tears. She nodded gently and said softly, "Thank you, Su Chang."
Mingzhen, Xinglu, and Guan Xiaodi, who were standing nearby, all looked at Zhu Zhe with concern after hearing his story, but they didn't say much, since it was Zhu Zhe's family matter and outsiders shouldn't get involved.
Mingzhen looked at Su Chang, then at Zhu Zhe, and suddenly said with a smile, "Boss, why don't you guys practice pretending to be boyfriend and girlfriend first? That way it won't be too awkward when you meet the parents."
Upon hearing Mingzhen's words, Xing Lu nervously tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Mingzhen, don't say anything out of line."
Su Chang smiled and looked at Zhu Zhe: "What do you think? Want to give it a try?"
Zhu Zhe blushed, lowered his head, and whispered, "I...I'm fine with anything."
Upon seeing this, Mingzhen immediately exclaimed excitedly, "That's great! I'll be the judge and see how well you act!"
Su Chang smiled helplessly, but still cooperated by taking Zhu Zhe's hand and said softly, "Let's begin now."
Zhu Zhe's heart raced as Su Chang held her hand, a blush rising to her cheeks. She lowered her head, avoiding Su Chang's eyes, yet a strange anticipation stirred within her.
Watching the interaction between the two, Mingzhen couldn't help but laugh and say, "Wow, you two acted so well! Looks like we don't need to practice anymore, we can go straight into the scene!"
Xing Lu smiled and nodded, "Yes, Sister Zhu Zhe, you and the boss are a perfect match."
Zhu Zhe blushed even more upon hearing this. She stole a glance at Su Chang and found him looking at her tenderly, which filled her with a sweet feeling.
The plane slowly took off, and the scenery outside the window gradually blurred. Zhu Zhe leaned back in her seat, but she no longer felt as nervous as before. She knew that with Su Chang by her side, everything would be alright.
Looking at Zhu Zhe's quiet profile, Su Chang felt a surge of anticipation. He knew that his return this time was not only to help Zhu Zhe solve her problems, but also to get to know her better and get closer to her.
The plane flew through the clouds, and sunlight streamed through the window onto the two men, as if gilding their future with a golden glow.
As soon as Su Chang, Ming Zhen, Xing Lu, Zhu Zhe, and Guan Xiaodi got off the plane, Su Chang leaned close to Ming Zhen's ear and whispered a few words.
Mingzhen's eyes lit up instantly, and an excited expression appeared on her face. She quickly walked to Xinglu's side, took her hand, whispered something to her, and then the two hurriedly left.
Zhu Zhe watched their departing figures, her mind filled with questions, but she didn't ask. After all, Su Chang was just someone she had hired to pretend to be her boyfriend, and she had no right to interfere with his decision.
So, she could only silently follow Su Chang and Guan Xiaodi into a luxurious Cullinan. The car slowly drove out of the airport and headed towards Zhu Zhe's house.
The car sped along the highway, the scenery outside the window rushing past. Zhu Zhe sat in the back seat, his feelings a mix of emotions.
She would steal glances at Su Chang every now and then, noticing his composed expression, seemingly confident about what was about to happen. Guan Xiaodi, meanwhile, focused on driving, occasionally glancing at Zhu Zhe through the rearview mirror with a hint of concern in her eyes. The atmosphere inside the car was somewhat heavy. Zhu Zhe tried to say something several times, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
Two hours later, Guan Xiaodi finally drove the Cullinan into a small mountain village. The scenery here was very different from what Zhu Zhe remembered.
The houses in the village are no longer dilapidated mud-brick houses or thatched huts, but have been replaced by many two-story detached buildings. Although they are not luxurious, they are neat and orderly.
After the car entered the village, the navigation system gradually stopped working, and Guan Xiaodi could only rely on Zhu Zhe's guidance to drive slowly along the haphazardly paved path. After about ten minutes, the car finally stopped in front of an old house that covered an area of four or five hundred square meters.
Although the house is old, it is now decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the door is covered with red "double happiness" characters, making it look especially festive.
However, in stark contrast to the lively decorations, there weren't many people around the house.
After getting out of the car, Su Chang frowned and turned to Zhu Zhe, asking, "Your sister is getting married. Shouldn't everyone in the village come to help? Why are there so few people?"
Zhu Zhe's expression changed slightly. He hesitated for a moment, then finally answered in a low voice, "My mother had a fight with many people in the village over the land distribution, so many of them have cut ties with our family. They definitely won't come to help now. The people who are coming to help are probably only doing so because my father is a kind-hearted man."
Chapter 346 Departure
Su Chang nodded, gaining a deeper understanding of Zhu Zhe's family situation. He noticed a flicker of fear in Zhu Zhe's eyes when she mentioned her mother, clearly indicating that her feelings for her mother were not simple.
Just as he was pondering this, Zhu Zhe's younger brother, whom he had met before, came out of the house, followed by a couple in their fifties or sixties.
The woman was burly, with a face full of flesh and a pair of triangular eyes that exuded a fierce aura, giving people a feeling that she was not to be trifled with.
The man standing next to her appeared refined and gentle, with a kind face, and bore a resemblance to Zhu Zhe.
When Zhu Zhe saw them, her expression became even more complicated. She whispered to Su Chang, "Those are my mother and father."
Su Chang nodded, inwardly on guard. He knew the situation might get a little tricky.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhu Zhe's mother saw him, she strode over and said in an unfriendly tone, "You still know how to come back? Your sister's wedding is such a big event, and you only showed up now!"
Zhu Zhe lowered his head, his voice trembling slightly: "Mom, I... I've been too busy with work, I really couldn't get away, and I only came back after taking leave."
"Busy with work? Do you even care about this family? Is your lousy job more important than your sister's marriage?" Zhu Zhe's mother clearly wasn't going to let her off easily, and her tone became increasingly stern.
At this moment, Su Chang stepped forward, pulled Zhu Zhe behind him, and said with a smile to Zhu Zhe's mother, "Auntie, hello. I am Zhu Zhe's boyfriend, Su Chang. I came back specifically to accompany her to attend her sister's wedding."
Zhu Zhe's mother looked Su Chang up and down, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes: "Boyfriend? I've never heard her mention him?"
Su Chang replied calmly and respectfully, "We haven't known each other for very long, and Zhu Zhe may not have had a chance to tell you yet."
Zhu Zhe's mother snorted coldly, clearly unconvinced by Su Chang's explanation. She turned to Zhu Zhe's father and said, "Look at your daughter! What kind of person has she found to fool us!"
Zhu Zhe's father sighed and said gently, "It's good that the child is back. Don't make a fuss. Today is the second child's special day. Don't let everyone laugh at us."
Although Zhu Zhe's mother was displeased, she didn't say anything more. She glared at Zhu Zhe, turned around, and went into the house. Zhu Zhe's father nodded to Su Chang as a greeting, and then followed her inside.
Zhu Zhe breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Su Chang, "Thank you."
Su Chang smiled and replied softly, "It's nothing, it's what I should do."
Guan Xiaodi stood to the side, not saying a word the whole time. She glanced at Zhu Zhe, then at Su Chang, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
Just then, Mingzhen and Xinglu arrived in their car. Mingzhen was carrying an exquisite gift box, a smug smile on her face.
She walked up to Su Chang, handed him the gift box, and said with a smile, "Boss, everything you arranged is ready."
Su Chang took the gift box, nodded, and then asked, "Will they be able to deliver it on time?"
Mingzhen nodded and blinked: "Of course! They agreed without hesitation when we said it was something the boss needed."
Su Chang nodded in satisfaction. Zhu Zhe couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Boss, what's going on...?"
Xing Lu patted Zhu Zhe on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry about it, the boss will take care of everything for you."
Seeing that none of them would say anything, Zhu Zhe knew that there was no point in asking any further questions, so she stopped pressing them and instead led them into the house.
The group entered the house, where wedding preparations were in full swing. Zhu Zhe's sister wore a red dress, but not her wedding gown, and her face beamed with happiness.
Seeing Zhu Zhe return, her eyes lit up immediately. She grabbed Zhu Zhe's hand and said, "Sister, you're finally back! I heard from my younger brother that you drove back in a luxury car. Can you be my lead car tomorrow?"
Zhu Zhe was taken aback when his sister's words were aimed at her own benefit. But thinking of her sister's wedding tomorrow, he smiled, patted her head gently, and said, "This isn't my car, it's my boyfriend's car. I need to ask for his opinion."
The younger sister then saw Su Chang and immediately asked in surprise, "Sis, isn't this the big boss who lives upstairs? Is he your boyfriend now?"
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