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Chapter 185 Surprised or Not Surprised? Unexpected or Expected?

Not long after Long Jinghan had bathed, she wore a white bathrobe that embraced her graceful figure. Her pretty cheeks were still flushed with rosiness, and her damp, long hair cascaded over her shoulders.

She silently ate her meal, occasionally looking up at Shen Yuan and then at Qiao Lei.

When their eyes inadvertently met, they quickly averted their gazes in an awkward manner.

Who would have thought that such a thing had just happened.

Qiao Lei was still dressed in the same clothes, a tank top and denim shorts, but her facial expressions and body language were full of awkwardness.

Facing a table of delicious dishes at a five-star hotel's Chinese restaurant, even including her favorite blood duck, she still couldn't find her appetite.

Everything had been fine, but after what had just occurred, the atmosphere had gotten weird.

Everything felt unnatural, even to her, who was usually composed, as she now felt bashful.

Shen Yuan sat between them, acting nonchalant, thinking to himself that they'd better adjust to this pace soon as it would become the norm in the future.

He then said to Qiao Lei, "Go take a shower after we eat. There are bathrobes in the wardrobe."

Qiao Lei looked towards him with a gloomy expression, "Shen Yuan, maybe we should get another room."

"No need, the suite is over a hundred square meters, large enough for all of us," Shen Yuan replied nonchalantly.

"That's not what I meant," muttered Qiao Lei.

"Then what did you mean?"

Just as Qiao Lei was about to answer, Shen Yuan quickly answered his own question, "Haven't you two become good sisters already? It's a good chance to chat more in the room."

"But it's so awkward," Qiao Lei finally expressed what was on her mind.

"Awkward?"

Shen Yuan looked at Long Jinghan, "Are you feeling awkward?"

Long Jinghan inwardly admitted she felt very awkward, but knowing Shen Yuan wanted to keep Qiao Lei there, she reluctantly shook her head, "Not awkward."

"See," he said as if it were obvious.

"Jinghan is not feeling awkward, neither am I, so why are you feeling awkward?" Shen Yuan reasoned.

Qiao Lei puffed her cute cheeks, feeling frustrated. After thinking it over, she still wasn't ready to give up, "Then I want to go back to the dormitory."

Shen Yuan thought for a moment, "That's also possible."

Long Jinghan lifted her head, surprised at Shen Yuan's response. This wasn't like him; was he really letting her go so easily?

However, Qiao Lei was not satisfied with this response, because Shen Yuan had a casual expression and hadn't even offered to take her back to the school.

He wouldn't be angry, would he?

This possibility popped into Qiao Lei's mind; even if Shen Yuan was annoyed, she still wanted to leave this place.

Little did she know, Shen Yuan was actually retreating to advance.

Shen Yuan put down his chopsticks, stretched his right hand gently onto Qiao Lei's fair forehead, and swept back along her hair, repeating the motion again and again, as if petting a cat.

This was a common gesture among couples. Shen Yuan's movements were very gentle, and his gaze seemed very affectionate.

"You haven't fully recovered yet. Going back to school now, walking would definitely be inconvenient. Let's wait until tomorrow at least," he said patiently, like addressing a child, "Besides, don't you want to stay with me a bit longer?"

Feeling Shen Yuan's tender touch and sincere words, Qiao Lei's heart softened immediately.

With tender loving words, Shen Yuan continued, "The bed is so big, so soft. Tonight, you lean on me, I'll hold you, can't we just have a good sleep?"

If just before, Qiao Lei had softened, now she was truly touched.

Girls, after all, like to cuddle and embrace with their man. For Qiao Lei, who was newly experiencing such desires, this temptation was even stronger than ML.

Qiao Lei slightly lifted her head, mischief gleaming in her eyes, "Alright then."

Now it was Long Jinghan's turn to feel sour as she watched their affectionate exchange.

Shen Yuan had never spoken to her in such a way, let alone using such a tender tone, and he was still gently touching her hair.

How sour!

Shen Yuan, aware of Long Jinghan's feelings, adept at giving attention to both, reached out his left hand and stroked Long Jinghan's head before gently sweeping back.

With this, Long Jinghan felt a bit better.

Thus, Shen Yuan successfully kept Qiao Lei in the suite. Then he sent a WeChat message to the room manager, Zhu Qin, asking her to bring a set of clothes.

The class belle had already arrived next door, and he needed to go meet her, definitely not wearing these clothes.

Having been so close to the good sisters just now, there was certainly their scent on him.

To the class belle, who had even detected Nana's perfume last time, it would be a giveaway since there were two scents this time.

Soon, the room manager Zhu Qin brought a set of casual clothes. She had nearly pressed the wrong doorbell, but fortunately remembered just in time that Mr. Shen had mentioned the room next door.

Zhu Qin politely handed over the clothes to Shen Yuan, "Hello, Mr. Shen, here are the clothes you requested."

While speaking, she inadvertently noticed two women inside, each distinctive in appearance—one tall and graceful, the other pale-skinned and curvy.

Both were stunningly beautiful.

"Hmm, thank you," Shen Yuan took the clothes, politely responding.

"You're welcome, happy to help."

"Let me know if you need anything else."

After speaking, Zhu Qin couldn't help but give Shen Yuan another glance, noting how incredibly calm he appeared.

She then closed the door and left.

Today had been an eye-opening experience for her.

Working at the hotel, she always encountered a diverse array of guests, occasionally seeing a man bringing two women to a suite.

But three, and all stunning beauties, that was indeed a first for her.

Since Mr. Shen had a long-term reserved suite here, he sometimes brought Beauty Fang with him, and over time Zhu Qin had come to recognize Beauty Fang.

Beauty Fang seemed like Mr. Shen's official girlfriend.

But today, Mr. Shen had brought two other beauties and taken a suite in the room next door.

Wasn't he afraid of a slip-up?

Furthermore, handling three in one night, could Mr. Shen's body withstand it?

Thinking these thoughts, Zhu Qin couldn't help but shake her head as she rode down in the elevator.

So fierce.

As expected, the rich really know how to play.

In the suite, Shen Yuan changed his clothes and then said to Long Jinghan, "I need to go out for a bit, I'll come back later. When Qiao Lei is done showering, let her know."

Long Jinghan nodded, "Mhmm."

Before leaving, Shen Yuan remembered something, then went into the bedroom to find that paper bag and looked through it.

Leave the bunny girl outfit for Qiao Lei, as for the Cheongsam... the class belle probably won't fit into this size, better bring her the stepmom skirt then.

Thus, Shen Yuan left the other two sets of clothes on the bedside table, holding the paper bag as he came out and said, "I'm taking a set of clothes with me."

Long Jinghan was startled, and couldn't help but glance at Shen Yuan, then nodded.

After Shen Yuan left the suite, worried about letting the class belle catch onto anything, he first took the elevator to the Chinese restaurant on the 19th floor, wandered around the kitchen, and then smelled himself to ensure he only smelled of kitchen grease before going upstairs to find the class belle.

At this time, in the suite, Qiao Lei had wrapped herself in a bathrobe and stepped out of the bathroom. She was toweling her wet hair, looked around, and noticed Shen Yuan was nowhere to be seen.

"Where's Shen Yuan?"

Long Jinghan was gazing at the night view and turned to respond, "He said he had some business to take care of."

"What business?"

"He didn't say."

Long Jinghan thought since he had taken a set of clothes with him, he must be up to that kind of business.

Qiao Lei asked further, "Then when is he coming back?"

Long Jinghan still calmly replied, "He didn't say."

Qiao Lei couldn't help but look at her, "Why didn't you ask?"

Long Jinghan said indifferently, "It's not something I should ask."

"Sister, can't we have a little pride?"

Qiao Lei grabbed the hairdryer and said in resignation, "After all, we are his women, why can't we ask?"

"I think you should lower your expectations a bit."

Long Jinghan walked over, took the hairdryer from Qiao Lei's hand, and silently started to dry her hair, "We don't weigh that much in Shen Yuan's heart."

Qiao Lei thought about it and felt somewhat indignant, "Don't you want to gain a more important place in his heart?"

"I used to be as greedy as you, wanting to take more."

Long Jinghan sighed, "But now I think it's good to maintain the status quo."

"You're making me lose my confidence now."

Qiao Lei muttered dejectedly, "Then why are you helping me dry my hair?"

Long Jinghan replied, "Because this is what Shen Yuan wants to see."

"Sister, you're really hopeless."

"....."

After drying her hair, Qiao Lei walked into the bedroom, wanting to lie down on the large bed to rest, but then saw the two sets of clothes on the bedside.

Huh?

Weren't they just in the paper bag?

Qiao Lei approached to take a closer look and found there were only two sets left.

Damn it!

Shen Yuan, are you that shameless! Didn't you say you'd be with me tonight!

Qiao Lei ran to the living room, wanting to ask Long Jinghan what was going on.

Long Jinghan seemed to already know what she wanted to ask and calmly said, "Don't ask, he will be back."

"Why shouldn't I ask? He took the clothes you bought to see other women!"

Qiao Lei's voice rose, "Can he even do this! Besides, he just promised he'd be with me!"

Even though Long Jinghan also felt somewhat dissatisfied, she still said, "If you still think like this, I can't help you."

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Qiao Lei scratched her head, somewhat frustrated and said grudgingly as she took the two sets of clothes from the bedroom, "If that's the case, let's squeeze him dry tonight!"

"Since there are two sets left, one for you and one for me!"

Qiao Lei indignantly said, "Let's see if he can handle it!"

This caught Long Jinghan off guard, Qiao Lei's thought process was indeed unique.

But... from her experience, Shen Yuan might not be so easy to deal with.

"Qiao Lei, this is your first time, let me do it."

Long Jinghan took the costume from her hand, shyly said, "He's quite strong... you might not handle it."

"....."

Shen Yuan was unaware that the two "good" sisters had already reached a consensus as he arrived from the restaurant and rang the doorbell of Fang Minhui's suite.

As the door opened, Beauty Fang immediately hugged Shen Yuan, cooing, "Yuan Babe, I've missed you."

"Mhm, I've missed you too."

Shen Yuan hugged Fang Minhui and walked into the suite, not forgetting to pull the door closed behind him.

Fang Minhui, as usual, sniffed at Shen Yuan's chest and couldn't help but frown, "What a greasy smell, where did you have dinner just now?"

Knowing he was past that challenge, Shen Yuan smiled and replied, "Had dinner at a little diner."

Fang Minhui nestled in Shen Yuan's arms, murmured softly, "When I'm not here, make sure you eat well, okay? Keep yourself fed and healthy, got it?"

Shen Yuan found it amusing, "Silly girl, would I ever treat myself poorly?"

"Alright, then what surprise have you prepared for me?"

Fang Minhui noticed the paper bag in Shen Yuan's hand, barely containing her excitement, she asked.

"Take a look," Shen Yuan handed it over.

Fang Minhui was even happier, thinking to herself how great Yuan Babe was, always preparing thoughtful little surprises.

She took the bag, opened it, and her happy expression immediately fell, she whimpered, "Yuan Babe, this is the surprise you mentioned?"

Shen Yuan took out the dress and held it in front of Fang Minhui, "Isn't this a surprise? Should fit quite well."