My Aloof Husband Can't Stop His Devoted Affection

Chapter 271 - 267: Stunned

When the two siblings returned to the villa after shopping, Miss Yu Hui was already there, helping Ms. Qin in the kitchen and chatting about family matters. As Cen Jin brought the groceries into the kitchen, she asked, "Mom, didn’t you say you were feeling dizzy and unwell? Why don’t you go sit in the living room and rest for a while? I can help Mom here.""Exactly! Your face looks so pale, and you’re not feeling well but didn’t call me or send a WeChat message. One of me here is enough." Ms. Qin followed Cen Jin’s words, admonishing Miss Yu Hui with a concerned glance. When she arrived, she noticed that Yu Hui didn’t look well, and only after inquiring did she learn that she had a cold. She wanted her to sit in the living room, but she insisted on helping in the kitchen.

"I’m fine now. I took some medicine at noon and had a nap, so I’m much better. I’ll take some more medicine after the meal, and I’ll be fine. I’m already feeling a bit embarrassed about coming over to mooch a meal, and if I’m not allowed to help, I probably won’t be able to eat in peace."

Seeing Miss Yu Hui insist, Cen Jin and Ms. Qin exchanged a glance and didn’t press further. They could only wish, "If you feel unwell, please say so, don’t push yourself."

"Okay, okay, I know," Miss Yu Hui responded with a smile. After Cen Jin left the kitchen, she turned to Ms. Qin, "Your daughter is still the sweetest. Xuesu, I’m really envious of you for having such a considerate daughter."

"Come on, now that this girl is married into your family, isn’t my daughter your daughter too?"

"That’s true. Honestly, when Bai Zhou and Cen Jin were still in school, I was hoping my son would marry her. When there was no progress and Bai Zhou didn’t make a move, you have no idea how anxious I was, afraid that Cen Jin would be taken by someone else."

Listening to Miss Yu Hui, Ms. Qin laughed and nodded heavily, "Haha, so you were worried too! I was worried that with them growing up together, they wouldn’t have romantic feelings, and it made me anxious. I even sounded out Cen Jin once, but she said she had no such intentions, which really worried me. I wouldn’t be at ease handing Cen Jin over to anyone else!"

"Seeing them getting along so well now, we’re both relieved."

"Naturally."

Unaware of the lively conversation between the two mothers-in-law in the kitchen, Cen Jin washed some cherries and strawberries and started eating with Shen Xiangchen in the living room. She also received a call from Jiang Baizhou during this time, asking if she was still at the villa. After confirming, she also mentioned Miss Yu Hui’s illness.

Jiang Baizhou listened and remained silent for a while. He didn’t say much, only asking one more question before hanging up: "Is it serious?"

Cen Jin laughed upon hearing this. She knew that Bai Zhou was expressive about his feelings, but when it came to other matters, he wasn’t good with words. Though he appeared aloof, he genuinely cared about Miss Yu Hui and Jiang Yuyang, but he would never say it. He was always a man of action, expressing everything through deeds.

"Mom said she’s already taken medicine, and she’s much better. But I noticed her face didn’t look great. I suggested she see a doctor, but she said it wasn’t necessary."

"Okay, got it."

"Are you done with class?"

"I’m in the clinic," Jiang Baizhou’s voice was calm yet gentle, "A patient came in for a follow-up unexpectedly this afternoon, so I’m back."

"Alright, hurry over then! It’s almost time for dinner."

"Okay."

"Drive carefully since it’s raining."

"Sure."

After hanging up with Jiang Baizhou, Cen Jin happily put away her phone. As she looked up, she met Shen Xiangchen’s curious gaze. Feeling puzzled, she put her phone aside and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Shen Xiangchen clicked his tongue a couple of times, shook his head, and sighed leisurely, "Ah, lovebirds who get married are really different. Even sitting here watching TV, I feel like I’m being force-fed dog food."

Cen Jin chuckled, making a funny face at him, "Well, brother, you can quickly find a girlfriend too. I don’t mind being fed dog food at all, do you?"

Shen Xiangchen was at a loss for words and gave her an eye roll, "You’re just making sarcastic remarks."

"What do you mean sarcastic? I’m just speaking the truth."

Shen Xiangchen snorted twice and continued watching TV, ignoring her.

***

More than half an hour later, as Cen Jin helped Ms. Qin and Miss Yu Hui bring the dishes to the table, the sound of a car engine came from outside. Ms. Qin quickly said, "Alright, Cen Jin, leave this to me. Judging by the sound, Bai Zhou should be back. Go check if it’s still raining outside so Bai Zhou doesn’t catch a cold."

Cen Jin placed the chopsticks and nodded, "Okay, I’ll go check." She took a napkin from the table to wipe the water off her hands and walked out the front door to see Jiang Baizhou strolling towards her with a transparent umbrella from the rain.

The strands of rain glistened under the white streetlights, adding a sense of beauty to his aura.

Standing at the door, watching his handsome silhouette, Cen Jin found herself momentarily entranced. She wasn’t sure when Jiang Baizhou had closed the umbrella and was suddenly standing before her, gently tapping her small, delicate nose with his cool fingers, bringing her back to reality. Above her, a charming reproachful voice sounded, "Why come out in the cold? Without an overcoat, aren’t you afraid of catching a cold?"

"Hehe, it’s fine! Are you cold?"

"I’m okay."

"Then let’s get inside quickly! It’s almost time for dinner."

"Okay."

"What did you buy?" As they changed shoes at the door, Cen Jin noticed the small white bag in his hand and curiously asked.

"Medicine."

"Oh, oh." Hearing his brief response, Cen Jin smiled and raised her eyebrows, guessing that it must be for Miss Yu Hui.

Upon entering the living room, Shen Xiangchen turned his head and saw that his gaze met with Jiang Baizhou’s. Grinning, he greeted, "Oh, it’s been a while. I should call you brother-in-law by now."

Jiang Baizhou pursed his lips, looked at Shen Xiangchen, slightly nodded, and maintained a calm and composed expression. In a calm voice, he greeted, "Cousin."

The living room fell silent instantly, even the atmosphere turned strange. Cen Jin widened her eyes in disbelief, looking at Jiang Baizhou. The two of them had met many times, after all, Cen Jin and Jiang Baizhou grew up together. Whenever Shen Xiangchen visited, he would see him, but they always called each other by their names.

This sudden "Cousin" caught both Cen Jin and Shen Xiangchen off guard.