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Twelve Units of Sweetness: Chapter 37

Zhen Tian threw the yogurt in her hand into the shopping cart and picked up her bag to cover her face.

“Zhen Tian, why are you here?” Ms. Wang Shuzhen walked up to her.

“You’ve got the wrong person.” Zhen Tian continued to cover her face with her bag and hid behind Chen Zui. Ms. Wang Shuzhen sneered and looked at Chen Zui, “Chen Zui’er can’t be mistaken. If you’re not Zhen Tian, then who are you? Could it be that Chen Zui’er is having an affair?”

Zhen Tian, “....”

“Hello, auntie.” Chen Zui pushed the shopping cart and greeted Ms. Wang Shuzhen with a smile. Since you can’t hide, might as well concede.

Zhen Tian finally poked her head from behind him, “Mom, why are you here?”

“Your Aunt Liao and I went to the nearby park this morning to take some pictures. We just had lunch here and thought to stop by the supermarket. I didn’t expect to encounter some big boon.”

Zhen Tian, “....”

“I thought you went to the hot springs. Why are you here?”

Zhen Tian firmly stood her ground, “I came back after soaking.”

Ms. Wang Shuzhen’s eyes moved between her and Chen Zui and revealed a meaningful smile, “So you really went to the hot springs with Chen Zui’er?”

Zhen Tian grabbed the corner of Chen Zui’s shirt, thinking about how to explain. Their actions seemed to have attracted the attention of the surrounding customers. Zhen Tian faintly heard someone say Chen Zui’s name.

“Ah, you should put on this mask.” Zhen Tian took out a face mask from her shoulder bag and handed it to Chen Zui. Ever since Chen Zui was recognized at the amusement park last time, she had developed a habit of packing masks in her bag.

Chen Zui wordlessly took the mask from her hand and put it on. Zhen Tian looked around and said to Ms. Wang Shuzhen, “Let’s go out and talk.”

Ms. wang Shuzhen was also afraid Chen Zui would be swarmed by people and nodded, “Okay, let me inform your Aunt Liao first.”

Zhen Tian didn’t pick any more items and headed straight to check out. Then she along with Ms. Wang Shuzhen and Chen Zui went to fetch her car. After getting in the car, Ms. Wang Shuzhen who was sitting in the back seat started to question them, “When did you two come back? Where’s the luggage?”

“...” Ms. Wang Shuzhen’s question was very sharp.

Chen Zui took off his mask and replied, “It’s at my place.”

Ms. Wang Shuzhen’s attitude toward Chen Zui is softer, “You live nearby?”

“En.”

Zhen Tian tilted her head toward Chen Zui who was sitting in the passenger seat and signaled with her eyes—Are we going back to your house?

Chen Zui understood what she was trying to say and nodded while he gave her a comforting smile.

It was Ms. Wang Shuzhen’s first time visiting Chen Zui’s home so she was very excited. Chen Zui’s home is not that big, but it is very clean and tidy. All the necessary utensils are present in the kitchen so it can be seen that he usually cooks at home.

She briefly walked around the house and went back to the living room. She sat in front of Zhen Tian and Chen Zui and smiled at him, “I’m guessing you two didn’t go on a trip.”

Zhen Tian, “....”

Her mom really is Ms. Wang Shulock Holmes.

“I’m sorry I lied to you, Auntie. It was all my idea…”

"No, it was my idea!" Zhen Tian interrupted Chen Zui, "Mom, didn't you say that you are very open-minded and not old-fashioned?"

Ms. Wang Shuzhen smiled, “I am very open-minded but your dad and brother aren’t.”

Zhen Tian, “....”

She’s too crafty.

Chen Zui held Zhen Tian’s hand and patted it lightly. He explained, “Because I’m preparing for a new program, I have been very busy recently and don’t have time to meet Zhen Tian. My nephew has a school outing this week and I happen to have a rotation at work, I suggested that Zhen Tian come over. Don’t worry Auntie, we didn’t do anything.”

**

Ms. Wang Shuzhen didn’t want to say anything to them. These days, when young people date, they are active. Even if she wanted to control them, she couldn’t. But when she heard Chen Zui say they didn’t do anything, she felt a bit strange. A young man and woman in love in a room and nothing happened?

Who is the one with a problem?

However, she couldn’t ask this in front of Chen Zui’er and coughed, “I won’t tell your father and brother what happened today, but in the future, if you go out with Chen Zui’er, just tell me the truth. Don’t do or say anything that will get you exposed immediately.”

“Ok.” Zhen Tian obediently obeyed.

Since they looked to have admitted their wrongs, Wang Shuzhen stopped pushing them, “That photo on the TV stand, is the kid Chen Yiran?”

“Yes.” Chen Zui got up and picked up the photo frame to hand to her, “I should have brought him to meet you earlier but he happened to have an outing this week. After he comes back, I will find a time to introduce him to you.”

“Ok.” Ms. Wang Shuzhen took a look at the photo and praised, “He looks smart and well-behaved. You raised him well.”

Chen Zui smiled, “Auntie, you’re flattering me. He is still very rambunctious.”

Ms. Wang Shuzhen smiled, “He’s a kid, he most definitely is rowdy. Tiantian was like that when she was little.”

“Really?” This piqued his interest, “What kind of fuss did she make when she was little?”

What followed was a public humiliation that lasted half an hour. Ms. Wang Shuzhen stated every single trouble Zhen Tian caused as a child. Zhen Tian interrupted her multiple times but failed.

Mother. :)

“Turns out she was so brazen as a child.” After listening to the last story, Chen Zui smiles at Zhen Tian whose expression has changed.

Zhen Tian pursed her lips and viciously glared at him. Just wait, what comes around goes around. When she meets his parents, she will ask them all about Chen Zui’s dark history.

“Oh right, you mentioned earlier that your parents aren’t home often?”

“En.” Chen Zui nodded. “They are working on a project recently and have been away for a while. I don’t even know when they are coming back. When they are back, I will contact them to meet Zhen Tian.”

Zhen Tian was taken by surprise. Although she just thought proudly to ask Chen Zui’s parents about his dark history, she was still a little terrified to meet them.

Chen Zui was able to read her thoughts and smiled at her, “Don’t worry, my parents are easy to get along with.”

“Uh…” She doesn’t believe it. She still remembers Chen Zui’s sister had a falling out with his parents due to her marriage and never came home.

“Let’s leave it as this today. Tiantian and I will go back first.”

Chen Zui finally showed a visible frown upon hearing her words.

Zhen Tian was also reluctant to leave. It is only a little past 3 and Chen Zui also said he was going to cook her something delicious tonight! “Going back so soon?”

Ms. Wang Shuzhen glanced at her, “Then do you want to spend the night here?”

“...” The phrase “spend the night” made her feel ashamed, “Don’t think so dirty! I just want to have dinner!”

Chen Zui chimed in, “Yes, we just bought a lot of stuff. Auntie, you should also stay for a light meal. I will cook.”

Ms. Wang Shuzhen was very moved to hear that Chen Zui will personally cook. She looked at the young couple and said, “Yes, but if I stay here, you two can’t do anything.”

“...” Zhen Tian blushed, “We don’t plan on doing anything! Why do you keep thinking that!”

Ms.Wang Shuzhen sneered and stood up, “Forget it. I will leave first. You can come back after dinner. If you don’t, I’ll ask your dad to come pick you up.”

Zhen Tian, “...”

“I’ll send you off.” Chen Zui stood up and followed her to the door. When Ms. Wang Shuzhen saw him, she smiled happily, “No need, you and Tiantian have fun. I look forward to your new show!”

“Thank you, Auntie.” Chen Zui sent her to the elevator before coming back. Zhen Tian sat on the sofa and pursed her lips, “I feel, I am not my mother’s daughter, but you are her actual son instead. No, she doesn’t even treat her own son that well!”

Chen Zui sat next to her and gently pinched her face, “Are you jealous? Don’t worry, I will treat you well.”

Zhen Tian hugged his waist with a red face, “Oh, how are you going to treat me well?”

“Like this….?” Chen Zui couldn’t help but lower his head and capture her lips with his. Chen Zui doesn’t like sweets but Zhen Tian’s sweetness made him addicted he can’t let go.

“Are you really leaving…?” He hugged the person in his arms and buried his head in her neck. Zhen Tian let out an “en” and nodded, “If I don’t go back, my mom will really tell my dad. If he knows…”

Chen Zui let out a low chuckle, “What will happen? Is he going to beat me?”

“I can’t say for sure.”

Chen Zui tightened his arm and planted a small kiss on the side of her neck, “That’s okay, I am willing.”

Zhen Tian was tickled by him and couldn’t help smiling, “Oh, I forgot. Senior is not only good at giving beatings but also receiving beatings.”

Chen Zui smiled and bit her earlobe. He whispered, “I really want to marry you soon.”

He doesn’t understand Deng Liyang. He clearly likes Li Miao but why doesn’t he want to marry her? When you like someone, don’t you want to take her as your own and hold her in your arms all the time?

At least that is how he views Zhen Tian.

The closer he got to her, the more he couldn’t bear to be apart.

Zhen Tian was taken aback by the sudden proposal. Uh, is this considered a proposal?

Chen Zui hugged her for a few more minutes and finally let go as he rubbed her head, “Go pack your things. I’ll prepare dinner early today and then take you home.”

“Ok.” Zhen Tian looked at him and suddenly planted a kiss on his lips.

Chen Zui was taken aback. They have kissed multiple times before but every time, he was the one who made the first move. This is the first time Zhen Tian took the initiative to kiss him first.

As she stood up, Chen Zui pulled her back into his arms.

“What’s wrong?” Zhen Tian looked at him strangely.

Chen Zui put one arm around her waist and gently stroked his lips with his other hand as he smiled at her, “What do you think? If you are like this, forget about dinner tonight, don’t even think about going home.”

Zhen Tian, “....”

Didn’t she simply give him a kiss? Is it that serious?!

She feels like he is taking advantage of the situation.

Chen Zui looked at her for a while and finally let go. “I’ll let you go this time, but I am out of patience.” He leaned into her ear, “Next time, don’t think about escaping.”

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