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Song Xuan took two steps back, "Yu Yan, honey, can we not talk about Teacher right now?"
He Yuyan's eyes sparkled with mirth as she wrapped her arms around Song Xuan's waist and looked up at him, "Actually, we can skip it. Give me a kiss, and I won't make it difficult for you."
Song Xuan replied, "We'll kiss when we get back…"
He Yuyan shook her head, pouting, "I've already closed the door; they can't see us. Hurry up."
Song Xuan had no choice but to lean down and kiss the mischievous woman.
He just couldn't understand it. At the academy, He Yuyan was so aloof, almost like she had a poker face, and she was strict with the students. But in private…
How could she be so… improper?
Sometimes, when he watched He Yuyan lecturing on stage, he found it hard to imagine that behind closed doors, she would cling to him, demanding this and that.
Song Xuan resigned himself to his fate. After all, she was his wife, and he had to spoil her, even if it meant kneeling.
When He Yuyan and Song Xuan finally emerged, everyone was busy serving up dishes and meat.
They were having a barbecue at home today, so all the food and drinks were brought out, ready to be taken to the balcony.
Everyone was busy, and no one noticed where Song Xuan and He Yuyan had slipped off to, but Si Hua knew and simply smiled knowingly.
Together, they moved the food to the balcony and busily set everything up.
Soon, they were all seated together.
Bai Yan and a few others were in charge of grilling the meat, while He Ju and Si Hua were responsible for eating. They all ate, drank, and chatted into the night. Si Hua, slightly drunk, lay on the couch chatting with He Yuyan.
Bai Yan pulled He Ju aside.
He Ju asked, "What's up?"
Bai Yan said, "Did my sister ever tell you about my family…"
He Ju replied, "No."
Bai Yan smiled, "I thought not, but I should remind you, my family is a whirlpool. My sister and I each hold half of the Bai family's inheritance rights, but as you know, I'm not ambitious. I don't want to work myself to death for the family business. I have billions to live on without lifting a finger, and I couldn't care less about the inheritance rights. My sister won't shortchange me…"
He Ju asked, "What are you trying to say?"
Bai Yan got serious, "My family has a fortune worth several hundred billion. I'm fine; no matter who I marry, I'm still a Bai. But it's different for you. My sister has said before that after marriage, she's willing to share her wealth with her husband. So…"
"It'll be tough to win over those old stubborn heads of the Bai family. My sister's move to act first and report later is to prevent them from vehemently opposing her marriage once they find out. But now it's different; you two have to have a wedding, and it'll soon be common knowledge…"
"My parents have always believed in raising sons frugally and daughters with wealth, so they'll favor my sister."
He Ju chuckled, "Don't you think that's unfair to you?"
Bai Yan shook his head, "Not at all. I think my parents' approach is good. Raising sons frugally fosters independence, while raising daughters with wealth ensures they have good judgment and aren't deceived by men. Besides, if my parents didn't do this, I'd have squandered the fortune by now, and I wouldn't be thinking about getting my sister married off…"
Besides, Bai Yan didn't want a life of toil.
He just wanted to live quietly as a wealthy third-generation heir.
And as a son, the Bai family wouldn't dare say anything to him, but it was different for Si Hua.
Bai Yan continued, "I've strayed off topic. I want to tell you that I definitely won't be meddling in your affairs in the future. At most, I can offer support. The Bai family will surely suppress you and keep an eye on the shared wealth between you and my sister. You have to guard it well!"
He Ju's brow twitched, "Are you here to remind me?"
Bai Yan nodded, "Yes, I'm worried they'll scheme against you."
He Ju smiled, looking into the distance, "Don't worry. Since I dared to marry your sister, I have ways to cope. I won't let anything happen to me, especially since…"
He Ju glanced at Si Hua not far away, "With the way your sister treats me, I won't let her down."
Bai Yan was immensely relieved.
The brother-in-law he had personally chosen was different indeed—upright values, capable, and caring. Truly wonderful.
Bai Yan laughed, "I may be rich, but my dad said he won't give me anything before I'm married. Even the billions from the auction were taken by my dad. Now I'm so broke I can barely afford a meal. Brother-in-law, what do you say…"
He Ju was immediately exasperated, realizing why Bai Yan was so eager; he was waiting for him.
Bai Yan pleaded, "A little help? For the sake of how I helped you win over my sister…"
He Ju retorted, "Shouldn't it be you helping your sister win me over?"
Bai Yan chuckled sheepishly, acknowledging his years of undercover effort wasn't easy.
He Ju resigned himself, "I'll transfer money to your account every month, and when you get married, I'll make sure you're satisfied with the gift."
Bai Yan immediately brightened up, relieved, and patted He Ju's shoulder, "That's the spirit!"
He Ju shook his head and walked over to Si Hua, who was now drunkenly sprawled on the couch, reaching out, "I want a hug~"
He Ju's heart melted. His wife was truly beautiful, with her rosy cheeks, long eyelashes, and those captivating red lips.
He Ju bent down to scoop up Si Hua, then turned to Fatty and the others, "You guys stay here tonight. Yu Yan and Little Song can sleep upstairs in the guest room. Si Hua and I will sleep next door."
He Yuyan nodded, "Little Song and I will head home. He didn't drink, so we'll leave Bai Yan and the rest here."
He Ju didn't insist, considering…
Husband and wife would indeed feel more at ease in a familiar place.
He Ju said, "Alright, take care on the road, goodbye."
With that, He Ju carried Si Hua away quickly.
Song Xuan also came over, helping the drowsy He Yuyan to her feet, "We'll be going too. We'll get together again when we have time."
Bai Yan replied, "Sure, drive safely."
Song Xuan nodded and led He Yuyan away.
But He Yuyan was restless the whole way, demanding kisses and hugs. By the time Song Xuan helped her to the car, he was sweating and couldn't help but scold softly, "Don't make a fuss!"
Song Xuan's scolding was ineffective against He Yuyan, who continued to cling to him.
Just as Song Xuan was about to speak, he heard a voice from behind, "Teacher He?"
Song Xuan immediately let go of He Yuyan in shock. She was clinging to him and almost fell to the ground.
"Teacher He? Careful!"
Song Xuan, with no other choice, quickly scooped He Yuyan up to prevent her from taking a tumble.
The person approached in shock; Song Xuan recognized him as one of He Yuyan's students, Xiao Wen.
Now their secret romance…
Couldn't be hidden anymore.