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Chapter 24 Happy Birthday, Sister-in-law

Shen Wanrou covered the receiver: "Yes, thank you. Shu Nan, are you with your mother? I'll call you back later."

"Okay, sis, I've sent you a red envelope, please accept it, hehe~"

"You silly child, it's your first month's salary, and you don't know where to spend the money!" Shen Wanrou said, seemingly scolding, but her tone revealed relief. "Sister doesn't need it, you should save it."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Shen Wanrou comforted her, "Don't worry about Mom's treatment expenses next month, your sister will find a way."

After hanging up the phone and putting it away, Shen Wanrou looked up and saw Zhou Lang turning around and staring intently at her.

"My younger sister, Shen Shunan." Shen Wanrou brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled. "This little girl hasn't even graduated yet, she's just started her internship, and she's already showing off. Instead, she's sending me red envelopes."

"Sister-in-law," Zhou Lang confirmed, "is it your birthday today?"

Shen Wanrou looked away: "No, it's been several years."

She was in a bad mood, so Zhou Lang didn't ask any more questions and just pressed the start button.

"Going home, sister-in-law?"

"I think... I'd like to go to my mother-in-law's house first."

"Tell me the address, I'll use a navigation app."

Twenty minutes later, Zhou Lang escorted Shen Wanrou to a villa community.

She whispered a thank you, hurriedly ran into the residential area, and her figure disappeared behind the golden relief screen wall.

Zhou Lang casually opened Douyin (TikTok) group buying and looked for nearby dessert shops.

It's probably too late to make a proper cake now.

However, there is a mille-feuille restaurant right next door, and according to online reviews, the food is served very quickly.

"I forgot to ask her what flavor she likes to eat."

Zhou Lang initially wanted to call Tian Wei, but then he suddenly thought of an even simpler way.

During the last team building event, he and Shen Wanrou followed each other on Douyin (TikTok).

So Zhou Lang searched through Shen Wanrou's WeChat Moments and Douyin videos.

The on-site customer service staff often prepare afternoon tea, and after the customers leave, some unopened desserts are given to them.

Zhou Lang had watched several videos, and when Shen Wanrou was posing for photos, she almost always had small cakes in warm yellow tones around her, with durian flavor appearing most often.

……

Half an hour later.

Shen Wanrou left the residential area and walked towards the bus stop.

Zhou Lang, whose car was parked on her usual route, immediately started his car and blocked Shen Wanrou's path, then slowly slid to a stop.

"Zhou Lang?" Shen Wanrou was even more embarrassed. "I... I can take the bus home by myself..."

"Get in the car, sister-in-law."

Shen Wanrou hesitated, but Zhou Lang didn't insist. He picked up a box from the back row.

"Durian mille-feuille is a pretty affordable alternative to birthday cake. Happy birthday, sister-in-law."

Shen Wanrou stood there, motionless.

Her mood has been fluctuating wildly these past two days. Her unscrupulous ex-husband has been lying and refusing to pay back the money he owes her, and her mother is almost facing financial difficulties for her treatment next month. She is so distraught that she has no heart to celebrate her birthday.

Fortunately, Zhou Lang told her the truth, and after she calmed down, he offered her unexpected care.

"I……"

Shen Wanrou's voice was slightly choked with sobs, but she held back, not wanting Zhou Lang to hear it.

"I shouldn't have answered my sister's call just now, it made you spend money again..."

"Sister-in-law, here you go. Remember to put any leftovers in the fridge. I'm going back now."

Zhou Lang turned around and prepared to leave.

"Huh?"

Feeling bad, Shen Wanrou thought for a moment and then said, "Zhou Lang, I'm sorry to have kept you from having dinner... If you don't mind, I can cook something at home and we can eat together?"

Zhou Lang nodded, thinking it would be a good way to celebrate her birthday: "That would be great."

……

Shen Wanrou rented a one-bedroom apartment.

The living room was small and empty, with only a simple white table on it.

"Wait a moment, I'll change out of my work clothes."

Shen Wanrou entered the bedroom, closed the door, and took off her business dress.

Zhou Lang pulled up a chair and sat down, then broke open the durian mille-feuille and placed it in the center of the table.

He glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, then choked, coughing slightly.

Shen Wanrou's bedroom door has a frosted glass panel in the middle.

Although it's not clear from the outside, you can still vaguely see the silhouette of her body.

Perhaps because Shen Wanrou had never brought a man back to her rented apartment, she didn't have any sense of precaution.

Zhou Lang glanced at Shen Wanrou and saw her slowly take off her stockings, unfold the rolled-up stockings, and place them on the side of the bed.

Then Shen Wanrou put one hand behind her back and made a simple snapping gesture, causing her bra to slip loosely down.

She hooked the bra strap with her little finger and placed it on the bed as well.

When Shen Wanrou turned around slightly, she seemed to freeze, as if she had also become aware of the presence of the frosted glass...

Shen Wanrou quickly grabbed a bath towel and hurriedly hung it on the door to block the hazy spring light.

Zhou Lang pretended not to be in the living room and went into the kitchen to wash his hands and prepare the food.

With a click of the unlocking mechanism, the bedroom door was gently pushed open.

"Zhou Lang, I'll do it. How can I let you, my guest, cook?"

Shen Wanrou walked over as if nothing had happened and reached down from the refrigerator to take an apron.

Zhou Lang turned around and saw Shen Wanrou wearing a pale yellow dress with a sleeveless, wide neckline, revealing her slender, white arms and well-proportioned, square shoulders.

Her skirt barely covered her knees, and she wore a pair of pink and white bunny slippers.

With each step she took, the rabbit's ears would wiggle limply.

His gaze remained fixed on it.

Shen Wanrou's delicate feet were painted with deep rose-red nail polish.

At first glance, they look more like ten round cherries, plump and tempting.

It seems that only this part of her body possesses the alluring sexiness of a married woman.

Zhou Lang joked, "Sister-in-law, I didn't expect you to wear such childish shoes at home."

Shen Wanrou turned her face away and explained softly, "I bought it while shopping with Weiwei. She liked this one, and I just helped her reach the minimum order amount..."

Zhou Lang had no intention of giving up the kitchen. He said, "It's your birthday today. I can't just eat and drink here for free. Let's each have our own stove and pot, and each of us can cook two of our best dishes."

"Oh, really, you don't need to."

Shen Wanrou wanted to push Zhou Lang and push him away, but as soon as her hand touched him, she thought again and realized it might not be a good idea, so she withdrew her hand as if she had been electrocuted.

"The kitchen is a bit small, there's not enough room..."

"If you won't let me do it, then I'll just turn around and leave. No one will be there to celebrate your birthday with you."

"Hey... then we'll just stir-fry a couple of simple dishes. What kind of flavor do you want? I'll order some takeout too, let's make a meal together."

More than half an hour later.

Zhou Lang's cumin lamb and stir-fried tofu skin with wood ear mushrooms were ready, and Shen Wanrou had also prepared braised pork ribs and sweet and sour eggplant, a pot of steamed rice, and a plate of curry potato and chicken leg topping.

We also ordered a simple meal from a nearby restaurant: spicy stir-fried clams, cucumber salad with fried dough sticks, wasabi chicken, and seafood in a light broth.

The portions were small, but the presentation was excellent, with a rich and fragrant aroma.

Shen Wanrou doesn't usually drink alcohol. She looked around the house and only found two cans of RIO cocktails.

The two sat down facing each other.

"Are you hungry, Zhou Lang? Want to eat something?"

"Or perhaps we could clink glasses first?"

"Um."