Su Wen was speechless. In her past life, she couldn't even dream of owning a home in the capital, yet here was this man with forty-one of them.
"What's the matter?" he inquired.
"It's nothing," she replied, struggling to maintain composure. To him, those houses were merely a number, devoid of any deeper significance.
Observing Heng Yang's nonchalance, Su Wen decided not to dwell on it further and allowed him to feed her. After dinner, she encouraged him to eat alone while she waited nearby.
Zhou Hengyang ate swiftly, a habit from his previous occupation, yet he retained an air of elegance and refinement.
Su Wen leaned over the table, engrossed in a book she found increasingly appealing.
Thankfully, Zhou Hengyang possessed a resilient demeanour, unaffected by her intense scrutiny. Later, as Su Wen settled onto the soft sofa, Zhou Hengyang washed the dishes.
Upon completing the task, Liu Chun returned with Jiang Yu and Liu Qiang.