Zhou Ziyou couldn't help but think, this werewolf little brother had such strength. If he didn't have anywhere to go, he could temporarily act as her little bodyguard, and she would provide for his needs.
She knew why her family suddenly came looking for her.
Her elder brother was getting married.
Well, now they remembered her.
From the moment they prepared to marry her off to a forty-year-old bachelor for dowry money, she had completely lost faith in that so-called family and her heart grew cold. She wouldn't return to her mother's side for the sake of that little bit of pitiful maternal love; she only loved her two sons.
At this moment, she looked at the prickly young man in front of her and said, "It's okay if you don't want to. Thank you just now. If you have things to do, go ahead."
Gray Tail listened, glanced at her for a moment, then looked away.
"I don't mind. I promised to protect you."
The tall and slender werewolf youth said, avoiding her gaze and entering the house.
Zhou Ziyou chuckled.
The little bodyguard agreed, so she closed the door and followed him inside.
When Shang Xi received Zhou Ziyou's ranting phone call, she was washing her face in the bathroom and left her phone on the side on speaker mode.
Zhou Ziyou ranted indignantly about what had happened with her family's visit, and in the end, mentioned that Gray Tail was now her little bodyguard.
"You don't know, this little wolf brother is so adorable. He said he'd protect me. Though it sounds a bit childish, I was actually moved a bit."
Shang Xi's hand, which was patting her face, froze for a moment, thinking she must have misheard. She hesitated, "He said... he wants to protect you?"
Gray Tail must really dislike pure humans, right? Because the injuries he suffered seemed to make him even more resentful than Gu Wen.
Last time, when she found out Gray Tail had saved Yoyo and was dragged back to their house for treatment, and they spent so many days together without any issues, she was genuinely worried for her sisters.
But their mutual care and treatment, Gray Tail wouldn't dislike Yoyo... that's normal, right?
But she really hadn't expected Gray Tail to say "protect" to a pure human.
"Yoyo, come clean, did something unspeakable happen between you two?"
It's not surprising she would think too much, considering Gray Tail's changes, plus them living alone together for so long...
Zhou Ziyou's voice came through the phone in an exasperated tone, "Woman, you're imagining things! What could happen between us? He's been the alpha in my house for the past half month, what could I possibly do with a big gray wolf who can't even talk? He just turned into a human tonight.
And he's not even twenty yet, so young, I feel nothing! And you know, I like men who are a bit more mature."
At this point, Zhou Ziyou gritted her teeth, "Like Rong Wen, for example, you really wasted such a good man! You should have taken him!"
Shang Xi thought, if she felt moved, she would too.
She didn't know what to say.
Rong Wen was like a gentle and reliable elder brother. Well, also because he was born into a good family, he had that kind of happiness that came from a happy family, which made her inexplicably want to stay away.
Everything about Rong Wen was positive and perfect, she couldn't find a flaw.
Every time she saw him and spent time with him, she keenly felt the disparity between them. Setting aside their family backgrounds, the warmth and happiness that came from a harmonious family were something she lacked, creating an inexplicable pressure.
Perhaps, this was just not meant to be.
After finishing her evening routine, she found her son diligently working on the homework assigned by his teacher at the study desk.
Her phone rang, and she headed straight to the balcony.
【Rong Wen】: "How about taking the kids to the South Mountain amusement park this Saturday? Rong Xin has been insisting on meeting Shang Xi."
Shang Xi pursed her lips, replied through text, and declined the invitation.
If it weren't for the chance encounter at the kindergarten, their paths would never have crossed.
On the other side, in the well-lit villa,
Rong Wen's eyes dimmed slightly upon seeing the response.
On the opposite sofa, Eldest Sister Rong, in her forties, continued talking.
"Rong Wen, did you hear what I said? My friend's sister, twenty-six years old, comes from a respectable family, and she looks pretty good. I think she's a suitable match. Go meet her tomorrow."
Rong Wen, not in the mood, stood up: "Eldest Sister, it's late. Go rest."
"Rest? Can I sleep? You're not getting any younger. When are you going to settle down?" Eldest Sister Rong said, frowning, "Anyway, that woman is not suitable. Besides the mismatched backgrounds, she also has a son.
This is your fault, and it's not just me in the family who disagrees. No one will approve of you marrying her."
"Eldest Sister, you should understand one thing. It's not your turn to decide now." Rong Wen sighed, "If she agrees, I won't care about your opinions."
"You used to be the most reliable child in the family. How come you become more rebellious as you get older? Your younger sister is gone, and you're having a midlife rebellion..."
Thirty-one-year-old Rong Wen: ...
Eldest Sister Rong, her eyes turning red, continued, "Except for women with children and slightly lower family backgrounds, I won't say anything."
"Eldest Sister, there's no need to say more."
Rong Wen turned and went upstairs.
Since he likes Shang Xi, he wouldn't care about her family background or her having a son. If he had cared from the beginning, he wouldn't have developed feelings.
The past has happened, and he won't dwell on it. He only looks to the future, imagining countless days with Shang Xi after being together.
She's so gentle, kind, beautiful, understanding, accommodating, emotionally stable, and good at raising children – the ideal wife for most men.
Rong Wen considers himself no different from other men, so he is deeply attracted to Shang Xi. He thinks they are very similar, and if they are together, they probably won't even have arguments.
He believes that a husband and wife should be like this – considerate, respectful, and living harmoniously.
After sending the message, Shang Xi put down her phone, lay on the recliner, enjoying the night breeze while gazing at the stars in the dark sky.
After a while, Shang Bao finished his homework, wagging his tail, and walked toward his mom.
He crouched down, called out, "Mom," and then buried his cheek against his mom's stomach, showing a complete dependent look.
Suddenly, he took out a stack of cards from his pocket. "Mom, these are for you."
"What?" Shang Xi reached out and took them, seeing a bunch of bank cards of different colors, feeling somewhat familiar, as if they were the same ones Gu Wen gave her last time.
"From Dad. He wants me to buy you a house."
Huh?
Shang Xi almost thought she was deaf. "Your dad said that?"
"Yeah." Shang Bao nodded seriously, furrowing his little brows, staring at one of the bank cards. "I also want to buy Mom a house."
After lunch, he went to Dad's study.
Dad was holding him, handing him the cards. On the computer screen was a picture of Uncle Rong Wen, and next to it were words he recognized: Rong's Real Estate.
Dad asked him, "How did he pursue your mom? By giving her a house?"
Before he could answer, Dad smirked and said something like he had plenty of houses.
"Let your mom buy her own house. Don't let her be pursued by just anyone; she'll be won over by a house."
He muttered as he hugged the cards before leaving.
Dad called him back.
"What I said just now, only tell her about buying a house. Don't mention anything else, uh...just forget about it."
At this moment.
Shang Xi stared at the cards, understanding Gu Wen's intention.
Of course, he couldn't actually expect his son to buy a house. His son was just the messenger. Was he planning to use material possessions to buy her so that he could keep the child in Nanfeng Courtyard?
This wasn't a house-buying card, but a child-selling card??
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The Lone Wolf Now: I have plenty of money, she can buy as many houses as she wants. But don't let her be won over by just any human who gives her a house.
Mother's Mockery: After you search how to pursue a pure human woman, does your face hurt when you still resort to buying a house?
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