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The barbecue was delivered just in time, and thanks to the foil and the thermal bags, it was still hot when everyone ate.

Barbecue has to be eaten hot; it's a completely different experience once it's cooled down.

Shen Yuan picked up a skewer of pork belly, its surface still sizzling with fat, sprinkled with cumin and chili powder. Biting into it, the meat's aroma and cumin flavor exploded on his taste buds, truly satisfying.

Shen Yuan followed it up with a swig of craft beer. The cold beer slid down his throat straight to his stomach, leading to a loud, satisfying belch, made all the more refreshing by the setting sun's afterglow.

Chen Xinyu held her beer cup, sipping from time to time, her cheeks already flushed. Occasionally, she glanced at Shen Yuan.

Chen Na felt a little regretful because she couldn't drink and also had to limit her barbecue intake, resorting to eating her porridge and staple foods.

In such a setting, not being able to drink and eat skewers was a real pity.

Chen Na planned in her heart to indulge herself more after giving birth.

Ji Ya was chatting with Shen Yuan, telling him about the tourist spots around Licheng and suggesting the itinerary for the next few days to Chen Na.

By 8 o'clock, when everyone had been drinking, the moonlight cast a pale silver sheen over the sea, adding a layer of enchantment to the evening that the sunset's afterglow lacked.

Having sat in a car all morning and walked around all afternoon, Chen Na felt sleepy and stood up to say, "I'm tired, I want to go take a bath and go to bed."

Though Shen Yuan had drunk three bottles of beer, he was still quite lucid and responded with a smile, "Sure, go ahead."

About 2-3 minutes later, Shen Yuan received a WeChat message from Chen Na.

"This suite has four bedrooms, how about we each take a room for tonight?"

Upon reading the message, Shen Yuan smiled knowingly. Nana was obviously creating an opportunity for him.

Thinking how thoughtful Nana was, Shen Yuan decided he would definitely reward her handsomely when they got back.

"Ok, you pick the room you want to sleep in," Shen Yuan replied.

Chen Na: "I'll sleep in the side bedroom, you take the master bedroom."

The master bedroom was next to the balcony, not only the largest room but also with a full sea view, while the three other bedrooms had partial sea views.

Importantly, the three other bedrooms weren't adjacent to the master bedroom, which meant that any louder noise in the master bedroom wouldn't be heard in the other rooms.

Chen Na was always thoughtful... Shen Yuan replied, "Okay."

There were nine bottles of craft beer on the table. Shen Yuan had finished his three bottles, Ji Ya had drunk two, and Chen Xinyu had only had one.

Looking at the remaining three bottles, Shen Yuan proposed, "How about we finish the last three bottles and then call it a night?"

The effects of the alcohol causing her cheeks to turn crimson, Chen Xinyu thought Shen Yuan was suggesting she should drink the remaining two bottles. She rubbed her bloated belly, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"I'm not asking you to drink two bottles by yourself; we'll drink together."

"We'll all finish off the remaining drinks together," Shen Yuan chuckled.

Shen Yuan had initially thought about playing a game, but considering Chen Xinyu and Ji Ya's condition, he figured he'd probably spend half the time just explaining the rules.

But even if they drank together, each would still have a bottle. Chen Xinyu, who had never drunk alcohol before, now felt her head swimming, and everyone seemed to double in her vision.

Seeing his sister-in-law in such a state, Shen Yuan could not bear to continue: "Forget it, Xinyu, you go to bed. I'll drink with Caretaker Ji."

"Mm... Thank you, brother-in-law."

Chen Xinyu said and tried to get up, but as soon as she stood, she swayed and was about to fall down.

Shen Yuan immediately stood to help her, sighing, "Why can't you drink less? Don't drink next time."

"Ji Ya, help her inside," Shen Yuan told Ji Ya.

"Okay."

Ji Ya was about to get up, but with Chen Xinyu's next words, she sat back down, disappointed.

"Bro... brother-in-law, I'm not drunk. I don't want anyone else to help me; I want you to help me," Xinyu said, swaying and would have surely fallen if Shen Yuan hadn't been holding her.

"Right, you're not drunk," Shen Yuan agreed helplessly, wrapping his arm around Xinyu's waist and guiding her hand to his neck as they headed toward the bedroom inside.

He couldn't deny that his sister-in-law's waist was not just supple but also had a nice feel to it, soft like marshmallow.

As they moved forward, Xinyu's swaying steps meant Shen Yuan felt a constant pressure against his chest, the force varying in intensity, which made his heart beat faster, leaving him no choice but to look down.

Today, Xinyu had on a pink U-neck tank top with a matching sunscreen shirt.

But due to her unsteadiness, the sunscreen shirt had already slipped off her shoulders.

How does that saying go?

Massive shoulders?

But Xinyu definitely didn't have 'massive' shoulders; they were rather tender.

Shen Yuan's gaze ventured further down, and upon catching sight of that impressive curve, he hastily looked away.

He suddenly wanted to slap himself, thinking of taking advantage of his sister-in-law while she was drunk. What a beast!

However, after a moment's internal struggle, Shen Yuan thought that since he had seen everything already, what would be the harm in looking a bit more?

His sister-in-law probably wouldn't mind... Shen Yuan reassured himself, observing Chen Xinyu's "Feel-good Index" of 70 hovering above her head.

With such close contact, Shen Yuan also noticed, due to their mutual pressure, that her chest seemed to change unpredictably in shape, quite prominent under the tank top.

Shen Yuan averted his gaze, took a deep breath, and reminded himself to stay calm, especially at times like this.

Stepping into the bedroom, Shen Yuan intended to let Chen Xinyu down, but she suddenly spoke up.

"Brother-in-law, I want to drink some water."
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Chen Xinyu mumbled unclearly.

"Okay, I'll pour you some water, just sit down first."

As Shen Yuan spoke, he placed Chen Xinyu on the bed, and she, in turn, flopped down.

Everyone has different alcohol metabolizing capabilities, which depend on the quantity and activity of certain enzymes in the liver.

Chen Xinyu probably had a constitution that got drunk easily, and it was also her first time drinking.

Shen Yuan found a bottle of mineral water in the living room, poured half a glass, and then entered the bedroom to help Chen Xinyu sit up and held the glass to her lips, "Drink."

"Mmm...."

Chen Xinyu half-woke up, took a big gulp, then grabbed onto Shen Yuan's hand and said dreamily, "That's good, thank you, brother-in-law."

Little sister-in-law is really.... Even when she's drunk, she's still so polite.

"Then I'm going out, you should sleep."

Shen Yuan tried to remove Chen Xinyu's hand, but she clenched tighter. Shen Yuan used a bit more force to try again, yet Chen Xinyu still refused to let go.

Shen Yuan looked up to see Chen Xinyu's cute, flushed face with a hint of determination in her eyes.

"Xinyu, aren't you sleepy?"

Shen Yuan gently brushed the hair from her forehead.

"Mmm... I'm not sleepy, I'm not drunk."

Chen Xinyu gently shook her head.

Even though Chen Xinyu was trying hard to appear sober, Shen Yuan could tell her real state from her wobbly head and fluctuating tone of voice.

"If you're not sleepy, your brother-in-law is, I'm going to sleep now."

Shen Yuan was like an older brother comforting his younger sister, gently stroking Chen Xinyu's head, over and over.

Chen Xinyu pouted and said, "Brother-in-law, can you not treat me like a child?"

Shen Yuan: "?"

"I'm an adult now, I have my own thoughts."

Chen Xinyu mumbled dizzily, "Brother-in-law, why didn't you let me go to the hot springs yesterday?"

Why didn't I let you go to the hot springs... because that wasn't merely water.

As Shen Yuan was thinking up an excuse, Chen Xinyu spoke again, hooking her arms around Shen Yuan's neck with a sly expression, "Brother-in-law, actually I know, you were peeping at me just now... not only today, but also the day before yesterday when I was at the hot springs, and that time at home, do you remember?"

"Stop talking, Xinyu."

Shen Yuan covered her mouth, "If you keep going, you won't have the face to see me tomorrow."

Chen Xinyu removed Shen Yuan's hand and tilted her cute face, "Brother-in-law, why do you like to watch me? Do you like me?"

Little sister-in-law must be really drunk... it's Shen Yuan's first time seeing her speak so fluently.

"Brother-in-law, but it seems you're not very faithful, huh? It's okay if you look at me, and also Sister Ji, but why do you have to look at Ji Ya too?"

Chen Xinyu wrapped her arms around Shen Yuan's neck, her demeanor affectionately foolish, "Although you, brother-in-law, are tall and handsome, and very rich, it's not okay to be like this."

"Alright, stop talking."

If you go on, your brother-in-law's face is going to be completely lost... Shen Yuan tried to pull Chen Xinyu's hands away, but she only wrapped them tighter, chuckling, "Brother-in-law, it's no use, I won't let go."

Fearing he might hurt Chen Xinyu if he used force, Shen Yuan spoke gently, "Xinyu, why don't you lie down and sleep?"

"I don't want to sleep, I'm not a kid. Brother-in-law, as I just said, don't speak to me with that tone."

Chen Xinyu pouted, her unhappy lips approaching until they were just 2 centimeters apart from his, then she said, "Brother-in-law, I'm already 18 years old, I'm quite mature now, don't believe me? Look."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Xinyu puffed out her chest, and with that action, her white fleece swayed, not only stirring up the tank top but also Shen Yuan's spirits.

"Brother-in-law, I know you really like them, don't you? You often look at them, don't think I don't know it."

Chen Xinyu "hmmphed," "You also look at Sister Ji, aren't mine bigger than hers?"

Despite Shen Yuan's thick skin, at this moment, he awkwardly touched his forehead. This girl, when drunk, really... speaks her mind.

But then again, the younger sister-in-law in front of him was indeed very tempting: her soft, fair skin, her innocent expression.

Especially now, this knowledge only emphasized her most prominent assets.

Chen Xinyu continued in a wronged tone, "Brother-in-law, do you know, I think about you every day, during the day, and at night, especially at night."

Their faces were extremely close, Chen Xinyu lightly "tap" tapped Shen Yuan's lips, "Brother-in-law, do you want to kiss me? I won't tell Sister."

If the younger sister-in-law were sober, Shen Yuan would really pounce without hesitation, but seeing her this drunk, he didn't want to take advantage of her.

"Brother-in-law, what's wrong, don't you like kissing me?"

Chen Xinyu's eyes suddenly turned plaintive, then she added, "Then do you want to touch me? I promise I won't tell Sister."

?

Shen Yuan was taken aback, was the younger sister-in-law serious?

As he hesitated, Chen Xinyu actually took Shen Yuan's hand...

Can this be endured?

Shen Yuan was initially tipsy, but now, stimulated by the younger sister-in-law's provocation, alcohol surged into his brain, and he lunged forward.

The moment their lips touched, Chen Xinyu closed her eyes contentedly while still hooking Shen Yuan's neck, she slurred, "Brother-in-law... I... won't tell..."