Chapter 185 - First Meeting


    “Could it possibly be…” Am I mistaken? Was the man I saw in the elevator truly Shang Xiaojie?


    Elina''s eyes widened involuntarily, filled with trepidation. She bellowed at Shang Mingming, “Who on earth are you? Speak up, who are you?”


    She appeared on the verge of losing herposure. If Mu Sifa hadn''t been present, she might have hurled the tray she was holding at Shang Mingming.


    Shang Mingming shed a smile with his captivating crescent eyes and remarked, “The person you least desire to encounter, the one you fear the most! I wonder if that answer satisfies you.” Elina seethed with anger, grinding her teeth while her face flushed, wearing a deceptively innocent expression.


    “You fool, you''re courting trouble.” His expression turned fierce, and he raised his hand to strike Shang Mingming. However, Shang Mingming had already sshed hot cocoa on her face and let out a piercing scream.


    “Ah… my face… my face…” It sounded like a pig being ughtered.


    Shang Mingming, who had been smiling moments ago, now wore a cold countenance. “This is just a small repayment for Xiaojie. Don''t think you can escape it.”


    This sudden turn of events sent shivers down everyone''s spines. It was far from the demeanor expected of a child his age, but having been exposed to the underworld from a young age, he was anything but an ordinary child.


    On Mu Sifa''s side, upon hearing Elina''s interrogation, he stood up to see what had transpired. Regrettably, he was a moment toote; the incident had already urred, leaving him unprepared.


    He gazed at Shang Mingming, standing before him, and couldn''t shake the feeling of unfamiliarity with this version of Shang Mingming.


    “Uncle, you might be next!” He reverted to his sweet smile, appearing adorable.


    Mu Sifa was bewildered, casting a nce at the screaming Elina and then back at the smiling Shang Mingming. He was utterly confounded by the situation.


    “Did Shang Xiaojie teach you that?” Elina roared once more, covering her throbbing face as she red intensely at Shang Mingming.


    Shang Mingming shrugged, his expression seeming unrted to Xiaojie.


    Meanwhile, Mu Sifa felt as though his world had been turned upside down. “Shang, Shang Xiaojie?” His eyes widened.


    “Oh! What if my dad was Shang Xiaojie? No, it''s Shang Cijie. Shang Xiaojie''s son has already changed his name,” Shang Mingming said in a yful manner, then turned to Mu Sifa, who was still in shock. “Surprised, Uncle?”


    Shang Mingming was well aware of Mu Sifa''s profound astonishment. He had deliberately provoked this reaction to see the look of torment on Mu Sifa''s face.


    “You… you''re Shang Xiaojie''s son?”


    Mu Sifa suddenly felt paralyzed. Shang Xiaojie, married? And he kept it a secret from me?


    His heart ached, but anger overshadowed the pain.


    “Shang Xiaojie,” he clenched his fists and eximed, his eyes filled with anguish.


    “Why are you shouting so loudly? I''m not deaf.”


    Unexpectedly, right after he finished speaking, Shang Cijie''s voice resonated from outside the office, and he walked in with Lin Shuangxia following closely.


    Mu Sifa''s pupils dted once more. The person who had been haunting his thoughts had truly returned.


    “Still… Shang Xiaojie?” It was as if he was still in shock, struggling toe to terms with reality. He feared he might be looking at the wrong person.


    “My name is no longer Shang Xiaojie. From now on, please address me as Mr. Shang when you see me. Thank you.” His demeanor was icy. As he spoke, he paid no attention to Mu Sifa, calmly approaching Shang Mingming with an impassive face.