CHAPTER 747: CHAPTER 744: REUNION

Shen Shiyun saw it was an unfamiliar number and didn’t want to answer, but since it was a local number in Bin Hai, she thought it might be something important, so she answered the call.

A deep and rich voice immediately came through the phone.

"Shen Shiyun?" The other party called her name directly.

"Yes, and you are?" Shen Siyun was a bit puzzled.

The other side seemed silent for a moment, then said, "I’m your cousin."

"What? Oh, hello cousin."

Shen Shiyun was a bit taken aback, she didn’t expect this so-called cousin would take the initiative to call her.

"Are you at the hotel now?" Shen Siyuan didn’t waste words with her and directly asked.

"Yes."

"Then wait for me, I’ll be there shortly." After Shen Siyuan finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

Ruan Hongzhuang lightly patted him and said, "You’re speaking too bluntly to a young girl."

Then turned to Taozi and asked, "Have you finished eating?"

"Huh? Oh, I’ve finished." Taozi nodded dumbly, still not understanding why Ruan Hongzhuang asked this.

Ruan Hongzhuang directly pulled out a napkin next to her and wiped Taozi’s mouth.

"Since we’re done eating, let’s go. We don’t want to keep Si Yuan’s cousin waiting." Ruan Hongzhuang said.

Taozi unhappily patted her hand, grabbing the napkin, and childishly wiped her mouth twice herself.

"Don’t treat me like a child."

Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t reply, just chuckled a couple of times, which made Taozi seem even more childish.

Taozi looked toward Shen Siyuan with dissatisfaction, hoping he would say something in her defense.

"It’s fine," Shen Siyuan said.

Taozi didn’t understand what this "fine" meant—whether he thought Ruan Hongzhuang’s actions were fine, or her childishness was fine.

But before she could ask, Shen Siyuan had already stood up and reached out to pull her up, and she habitually handed her hand to him.

Once Shen Siyuan pulled her to her feet, she snapped out of it.

She just muttered softly, then followed Shen Siyuan out of the restaurant, while Ruan Hongzhuang chuckled lightly, settled the bill, and then followed silently.

In life, she always seemed to play the role of the older sister, as Shen Siyuan and Taozi seemed somewhat immature to her, one in age, the other in mind.

She liked this kind of relationship, as it gave her a sense of being in control.

"You drive."

Arriving at the garage, Ruan Hongzhuang tossed the keys to Taozi.

Taozi fumbled to catch them, grumbling, "Why me?"

"Do you want to come along or not?"

"Okay, okay."

Taozi fell silent, obediently getting in the car. She also wanted to meet Shen Siyuan’s cousin.

Shen Siyuan had already met her parents, yet she hadn’t formally visited his parents, although it seemed that wasn’t likely. After all, Ruan Hongzhuang had already been there. If she went now, what would that imply?

"Which hotel?" After getting in the car, Taozi asked.

"Tianhai International Resort Hotel," Shen Siyuan said.

"Hmm, isn’t that nearby where we live?" Taozi was a bit surprised.

"Yes, not far from Sea Breeze District."

Of course not far, when Lin Libo was selecting a site for Yunduo Convenience Store, he considered it convenient for Lin Jianming and his wife, so he opened it near where they lived.

And the reason Shen Shiyun and the others could encounter Duoduo and her group on the beach was naturally because the hotel was nearby. Bin Hai Beach is very long, with many scenic hotels built along the coastline, so it’s unusual to go far to a different beach when there’s no need.

Bin Hai is only long, not big in area, so from the city center, they drove for less than half an hour before arriving at Tianhai International Resort Hotel.

At this time, Shen Shiyun and Liu Xueyi were already waiting in the hotel lobby.

"How did she know you were here?"

"It must have been Grandpa who told her."

"Are you still going to visit Guanyin with me? It’s the world’s largest Guanyin statue, very spiritual." Liu Xueyi said.

Her last sentence showed she was a bit anxious, hoping Shen Shiyun would accompany her.

"I don’t know, probably just meeting for a chat. After that, I’ll definitely go with you."

"That sounds great. Did they say what time they’d arrive?" Liu Xueyi asked happily.

"No, very aloof, just said to wait at the hotel, and hung up the call." Shen Shiyun said sarcastically.

Seeing her expression, Liu Xueyi suddenly thought of a meme she saw online and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

"A tyrannical CEO?"

"I don’t know about being a CEO, but he’s definitely domineering."

Honestly, Shen Shiyun didn’t have a good impression of Shen Siyuan, partly because Shen Siyuan’s attitude towards Grandpa upset her since she had always been close to Grandpa.

On the other hand, she had always been the most spoiled child in the family, but now seeing Grandpa so happy when talking about Shen Siyuan made her feel a bit jealous.

As the two talked, they saw a man and two women walk into the hotel.

The man was tall and burly, filled with a masculine charm, and the two women, each with their unique beauty, were also rare beauties, standing on either side of the man, clearly centered around him.

Of course, the most fascinating was their demeanor—confident, gracious, giving off an extremely carefree vibe. In a world with heavy life pressures, such a unique aura is rare.

"Hey, is that them?" Liu Xueyi whispered in Shen Shiyun’s ear.

And Shen Shiyun also recognized Shen Siyuan; he was the man she had met at the hotel restaurant at Longmen Grottoes—a man with a child. His figure and aura were so unique that it was hard to forget.

This actually made her unsure, but she thought it must be him since Shen Siyuan’s build was even taller and burlier than her grandfather Shen Guanchao. But upon closer look, they had many similar features in their eyebrows.

Shen Siyuan naturally noticed them and remembered Shen Shiyun. Tang Tang had for the first time willingly kissed someone other than family, thinking it was because the person had kindly helped Tang Tang, so she kissed to say thanks. Now thinking back, perhaps Tang Tang had seen something more.

Hence Shen Siyuan walked over and stood in front of Shen Shiyun, asking, "Shen Shiyun?"

"Yes, are you my cousin?"

Shen Shiyun nodded and then looked back at Liu Xueyi, surprised that the person recognized her at first glance.

Meanwhile, Shen Siyuan internally thought, "As expected."

"Since you’re here, let’s go and have a sit at my place," Shen Siyuan offered after choosing to come, not intending to just look and leave.

"Aren’t... aren’t you going to introduce them?" Shen Shiyun curiously looked at the two people beside him.

Ruan Hongzhuang stepped forward and said, "Hello, I’m Ruan Hongzhuang."

"I’m Jiang Taoshi, nice to meet you all," Taozi also introduced herself.

Shen Shiyun quickly introduced herself and also introduced Liu Xueyi who hadn’t spoken yet.

After a round of introductions, they all got to know each other, though Shen Shiyun still didn’t quite understand the relationship between the two women and Shen Siyuan.

"Our house is nearby, please come over," Ruan Hongzhuang warmly invited.

"It’s really no trouble," Shen Shiyun hesitated.

"No trouble at all, and since you’re in Bin Hai, staying near our home, and we don’t invite you over, Uncle Shen would blame me," Ruan Hongzhuang said.

"Uncle Shen?"

"Si Yuan’s dad just called, asking us to entertain you well." Ruan Hongzhuang explained.

Hearing this, Shen Shiyun hesitated and glanced at Liu Xueyi.

Seeing her intent, Ruan Hongzhuang smiled and said, "Come on over, since you are our cousin’s friend, you are our friend too."

Seeing this, Shen Shiyun agreed.