《I Dragged My Fiance's Uncle off the Altar》 Chapter 1 I¡¯m Going to Pick a Cemetery for You Cheng Lang never imagined the day that he would find himself waking up to a woman on top of him. Xing Shu sat astride on Cheng Lang¡¯s abdomen and leaned forward to kiss his neck. After confirming that it left a conspicuous hickey, she greeted him with a smile, ¡°Good morning, Young Uncle.¡± Xing Shu moved closer to Cheng Lang¡¯s lips and gave him a passionate morning kiss. Cheng Lang¡¯s hair was messy, and his pupils constricted for a moment. His thin lips tinged with a faint smile. He raised his hand and grabbed Xing Shu¡¯s neck. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯ve got a nerve!¡± How dare she scheme against him¡ªshe must be tired of living . As Cheng Lang tightened his grip, Xing Shu found it difficult to breathe. Her face was red¡ªbut she was undaunted¡ªand raised her eyebrows at Cheng Lang, smiling. ¡°As they say, ¡®If my body should perish, girls I¡¯ll still cherish¡¯. A night with Young Uncle is worth dying for.¡± Cheng Lang was taken aback, and his eyes became even colder. He let go of Xing Shu¡ªgrabbed a shirt at the side¡ªand put it on. Xing Shu touched her neck and asked him, ¡°Young Uncle, where are you going?¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s facial features looked like they were exquisitely carved by Nuwa ¡ªhe was drop-dead gorgeous. Just a casual nce at him made one¡¯s body tingle. Cheng Lang said, ¡°I¡¯m going to pick a cemetery for you. Which direction would you like it to face?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s eyes narrowed and she smiled guiltily. ¡°Oh¡­ Young Uncle is such a joker.¡± At nearly 1.9 meters tall, the majestic Cheng Lang cut an imposing figure when he lowered his head to look at someone. The ck Buddhist bracelet on his wrist contrasted sharply with his cool white skin, making him seem so pure. Known as the ¡°Buddha on Earth¡±, the Fifth Master of the Cheng family was on an altar and extremely imperious. ¡°Pick an urn too. What style do you like?¡± Cheng Lang deadpanned. His thin lips were tightly pursed and his eyes were slightly lowered. Xing Shu licked her slightly curled lips. ¡°There¡¯s even an urn¡ªYoung Uncle is so ruthless. You won¡¯t even leave me an intact corpse?¡± Cheng Lang had never seen a woman like Xing Shu¡ªbold and licentious. A hint of ruthlessness surged in his eyes as his slender fingers pinched Xing Shu¡¯s chin. Xing Shu¡¯s iparably beautiful face was almost peerless in the Beijing circle. However, she was pretentious, vain, and grandiloquent¡ªthe type of woman Cheng Lang despised the most. Cheng Lang asked, ¡°You want an intact corpse?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°If Young Uncle is willing to bestow.¡± Xing Shu was gorgeous, with alluring eyes that were the embodiment of innocence yet provocative¡ªthe look du jour. Those seductive eyes would stir up even the deepest hidden desires. Cheng Lang suddenly smiled. The ruthlessness in his eyes slowly faded, but his grip on Xing Shu became stronger. When Xing Shu¡¯s beautiful eyebrows could not help but frown, an inscrutable faint smile curved his lips. His other hand slowly moved down along Xing Shu¡¯s waistline. The Buddhist bracelet on his wrist was cold, and Xing Shu¡¯s body stiffened. Cheng Lang¡¯s action did not look like flirting, but more like a knife that could kill at any time. Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Was Cheng Xingyang unable to please you?¡± Cheng Xingyang¡ªCheng Lang¡¯s nephew¡ªwas Xing Shu¡¯s fianc¨¦; but soon, he would not be. Cheng Xingyang had slept with her best friend, so Xing Shu returned the favor. She hoped that Cheng Xingyang would not be too surprised! ¡°Young Uncle, what are you talking about? My rtionship with your nephew is very innocent. However, my rtionship with you¡­ not very innocent.¡± Xing Shu said seductively. Her red lips opened and closed¡ªwith the tip of her lively tongue faintly discernible¡ª like a temptress. Cheng Lang narrowed his eyes. There were many women in the capital who wanted to sleep with him, but he had never fancied any of them. He never thought that he would fall prey to his niece-inw. The air of danger thickened. Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Are you sure you want to do this?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Xing Shu only had time to look up before she was pressed onto the bed by Cheng Lang. ¡°Young Uncle¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, a magnitude of brute force swept across her waist and abdomen. Other than a tuneless moan, Xing Shu had no words. The ear-piercing ringtone of her cell phone woke her up. Xing Shu opened her eyes dreamily and looked at the date on her cell phone. Only then did she know that another night had passed. It had rained heavily outside at some point in time, and the arms around her waist were tightly wrapped like vines. Xing Shu looked at the words ¡°Cheng Xingyang¡± jumping on the phone screen andnguidly pressed the answer button. ¡°Hello?¡± Cheng Lang stirred beside her. Xing Shu hurriedly lowered her voice. ¡°State your pupose.¡± Her voice was so gravelly that she could barely speak. Xing Shu got out of bed and poured herself a ss of water.
  • Nuwa is a goddess in Chinese mythology credited for being the creator of mankind
    • Chapter 2 Good Girl Cheng Xingyang¡¯s questioning voice emanated from the phone. ¡°Where have you been for the past two days? Linlin and I sent you so many messages, but you didn¡¯t reply.¡± As Xing Shu tied the sash of her sleeping robe, she looked up and met Cheng Lang¡¯s gaze. Cheng Lang¡¯s aura was too imposing¡ªhis high nose bridge, well-defined double eyelids, coupled with eyes that were long and upcurved at the corners¡ªexuded an air of distant and indifferent aloofness. Seeing his face, Xing Shu¡¯s anger from Cheng Xingyang¡¯s questioning suddenly subsided tremendously. Although her entire body was sore and aching from the romping, at least she had made Cheng Xingyang a cuckold. ¡°Oh, I haven¡¯t looked at my cell phone for the past two days. What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xing Shu casually picked up the suit on the ground. ¡°Young Uncle is back in the country. I¡¯ll pick you up for dinner in ten minutes.¡± Cheng Xingyang hung up without waiting for Xing Shu¡¯s reply. Xing Shu raised her eyebrows and paused for a moment before looking at Cheng Lang. ¡°Young Uncle is back?¡± Her tone was seductive and sultry. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Cheng Xingyang arrived so quickly? Xing Shu scanned Cheng Lang¡¯s face for any expression¡ªeven a tinge of guilt was good. But, there was none¡ªhe was as at ease as if he were at home. Xing Shu pointed at the bathroom and snorted. ¡°Young Uncle, my fianc¨¦ is here. Can I trouble you to hide?¡± she said casually. Cheng Lang was nonchnt. At the same time, an unfamiliar male voice emanated from outside the door. ¡°Miss Xing, I¡¯m here to deliver clothes to the President.¡± Xing Shu raised her eyebrows. So, it wasn¡¯t Cheng Xingyang . She opened the door and saw a man who looked like an assistant holding a suit and lowering his head respectfully. He did not seem to be curious about her rtionship with Cheng Lang; extreme professionalism as expected of Cheng Lang¡¯s staff. Xing Shu took the suit and handed it to Cheng Lang. ¡°Good girl.¡± His tone was like snow in a stream, cold and indifferent. The lust in Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes was apparent, yet his cold and abstinent persona returned once he put on the suit. Xing Shu felt his title of ¡°Buddha on Earth¡± was at odds with his behavior, as she recalled how Cheng Lang was such a beast in bed. Even so, when Xing Shu saw the mottled scratches on Cheng Lang¡¯s back, her face felt inexplicably hot. When she helped the inebriated Cheng Lang to the apartment, Xing Shu did not expect them to bang so many times. The atmosphere was a little awkward and ambiguous. Xing Shu wanted to say a few words to break the ice, but her cell phone rang a second time¡ªit was Cheng Xingyang again. His tone was very impatient. ¡°Are you downstairs already?¡± Xing Shu thought: ¡°The star of the show is still here. What¡¯s the hurry?¡± Cheng Xingyang did not have much patience nor hide his disgust for her. ¡°It¡¯s raining heavily outside and there¡¯s a traffic jam ahead. Don¡¯t make me wait any longer. Xing Shu, know your ce.¡± Xing Shu did not deign to respond. After hanging up the phone, she suddenly tiptoed and kissed Cheng Lang who responded by gripping the back of her neck. The thought of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s car might be downstairs secretly pleased Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu, be careful not to burn yourself.¡± When Xing Shu got into the passenger seat of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s car, Cheng Lang¡¯s words lingered in her mind. ying with fire? Her marriage to Cheng Xingyang was arranged by her family. The Cheng family¡¯s status in the capital was supreme. The Xing family may be ranked among the top ten families, but they were still iparable to the Cheng family. Although her revenge by way of cuckoldry had assuaged her anger, she had also messed with the one person she should never have trifled with. It was raining heavily outside, so the visibility was very low and the car moved slowly. They had barely driven two kilometers when they were caught in a traffic jam. Cheng Xingyang was in a bad mood. When he saw Xing Shu wearing a turtleneck sweater¡ªwith her chin tucked into her cor¡ªhe could not help but frown. ¡°You¡¯re going in this?¡± Although the weather was a little cold, it did not warrant a turtleneck sweater. Xing Shu was beautiful and looked good in anything. But still, this outfit looked rather strange. Xing Shu thought of the hickeys on her neck imprinted by Cheng Lang, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s raining. It¡¯s a little cold.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so delicate.¡± Cheng Xingyang grew even more impatient. Xing Shu touched her cor nonchntly and asked, ¡°You haven¡¯t been to the office for half a month?¡± Cheng Xingyang hated Xing Shu¡¯s tone¡ªit was as if she had to control everything. ¡°Where I go is none of your business.¡± He honked twice impatiently. Being in the same space as Xing Shu was a torture to him. A whileter, Cheng Xingyang¡¯s cell phone rang. Xing Shu saw the caller ID from the corner of her eye: Linlin.
  • Caller ID refers to Caller Identification; a feature that identifies and disys the phone numbers of iing calls made to a particr line
    • Chapter 3 How Can a Dead Fish Move? Unlike his impatience with Xing Shu, Cheng Xingyang suddenly became very tender. ¡°Linlin, you¡¯re awake? It¡¯s raining heavily outside. Don¡¯t go out today, okay? What? You have a fever. Is it serious?¡± His tone changed from joy to worry, and finally to panic. Xing Shu leaned against the front passenger seat, ying with her hair. She did not ask further. After hanging up the phone, Cheng Xingyang honked twice. When he saw that the car was still stationary, he punched the steering wheel twice in anger. Xing Shu viewed his reaction with mirth. Earlier at the apartment¡ªif he had just gone upstairs to take a look, he would have discovered her tryst with another man. However, Cheng Xingyang was not interested in her, and would not go to her apartment. Xing Shu smiled at the thought of his reaction when he found out. Cheng Xingyang extracted his car keys in frustration and rushed into the storm without even taking his umbre. ¡°We¡¯re not going to the banquet?¡± Xing Shu called out after Cheng Xingyang¡¯s departing figure. ¡°Linlin is sick. I¡¯m going to take a look. She¡¯s your good friend after all,¡± Cheng Xingyang replied. ¡°Indeed, you should take good care of my good friend.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s eyes brimmed with sarcasm. Cheng Xingyang stopped in his tracks, before quickly disappearing into the rain. Xing Shu sighed and looked at the rain outside. She turned her head and realized that the a*shole Cheng Xingyang had taken the car keys with him. She frowned. Unbeknownst to her, the traffic jam ahead had cleared at some point in time¡ªher car was the only one left, blocking the way. It soon attracted a stream of invective. While trying to find an umbre to exit the car, she saw several used condoms in the gap between the seat and center console. Her face darkened, and her stomach churned with disgust. She opened the storage box and saw the limited edition lipstick¡ªthe gift she had given Xing Linlin previously. There were only 20 of them in the world, so the odds of coincidence were very low. Xing Shu sneered. She did not give a hoot about Xing Linlin¡¯s tant provocation. Unable to find an umbre, she exited the car in the heavy rain and was immediately drenched. She stood in the dark¡ªsoaked to the bone¡ªand watched the traffic police tow the car away. Wiping the rain off her face, Xing Shu intended to try her luck at hailing a cab at the sidewalk. Just as she walked over, she saw a ck Bentley slowly stop in front of her. Not only was the Bentley¡¯s license te conspicuous, but there was also a small g beside it¡ªan authorization to enter and exit any ce unimpeded, even if it were a restricted military area. Xing Shu raised her eyebrows and smiled. She opened the car door and got in. ¡°Young Uncle, what a coincidence.¡± Cheng Lang gave Xing Shu a nce before looking away, fingertips casually fiddling with the Buddhist bracelet on his wrist. ¡°My nephew doesn¡¯t want you anymore?¡± He went for the jugr at the first chance he got. Xing Shu blew a raspberry. What ¡°Buddha on Earth¡±? He was a demon¡ªevery sentence was meant to twist the knife! ¡°Young Uncle, I serviced you well in bedst night, didn¡¯t I? Why are you so frosty once we leave the bed?¡± Xing Shu smiled subserviently, putting her seductive eyes to work. Her face showed no sign of embarrassment or shame at being abandoned. Jian Yaochuan¡ªin the front seat¡ªsilently rolled up the partition divider, not daring to listen to the conversation behind him. ¡°Serviced me well?¡± Cheng Lang repeated these words as he dusted a nce at Xing Shu. ¡°You¡¯re like a dead fish. You only know how to scream and don¡¯t know how to move. What¡¯s so good about you?¡± Xing Shu gritted her teeth and faked a smile. ¡°That¡¯s really hard on you, Young Uncle. You had to romp a dead fish for so long. Your vigor in bed makes people think that you¡¯ve never seen a woman in your life.¡± She retorted sarcastically. Her lips were pursed tightly, casting a pitiful look. Xing Shu was about to get out of the car when she was yanked back. Cheng Lang¡¯s fingertips gripped her wrist, locking her. He looked up and said to the front, ¡°Go back to Manor No. 1.¡± Manor No. 1 was where Cheng Lang lived. He did not seem to n on attending the banquet held in his honor. Xing Shu was confounded. She was not keen to go to the Cheng family in such a sorry state anyway; she would only be bullied or mistreated if she went. She leaned into Cheng Lang¡¯s armsnguidly. Cheng Lang lowered his head and looked at her with smoldering eyes. ¡°Not leaving anymore?¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°Young Uncle, how can a dead fish move?¡± Cheng Lang: ¡°¡­¡± Xing Shu finally won a round. She leaned into Cheng Lang¡¯s arms gleefully, not caring if her wet sweater would dirty his suit. Chapter 4 You Just Lie Down Will Do On the way to Manor No. 1, the two of them tacitly stopped talking. Xing Shu knew Cheng Lang did not do that out of pity or love. He stood at the top of the food chain. At the age of 17, he made a name for himself in the cutthroat dog-eat-dog world of Wall Street. He single-handedly orchestrated thergest corporate merger and acquisition back then¡ªthe Goliath deal that affected half of the world¡¯s business map. His path to fame was built on a pyramid of bodies; such a man was hard-hearted. Xing Shu suddenly felt cold and sneezed. A clean nket was thrown over. She looked up and saw Cheng Lang with one hand on his knee¡ªreading documents¡ªwith nary a nce at her. ¡°Thank you, Young Uncle.¡± Xing Shu picked up the nket and wiped her wet hair. They arrived at Manor No. 1 soon after. The gates of the manor slowly opened. Xing Shu was still drawn by the scenery inside despite her worldliness. The car eventually stopped at the entrance of the manor. Jian Yaochuan got out of the car from the front seat and opened the door respectfully. The cold wind gave Xing Shu had goosebumps. She lightly jogged after Cheng Lang and asked smugly, ¡°Young Uncle, am I the first woman to step into this ce? Cheng Lang suddenly stopped, and Xing Shu identally bumped into him. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were smiling as he pointed at the maid in the distance who was cleaning up the rainwater. ¡°No.¡± Xing Shu persisted. ¡°Then, am I the first woman to share your bed?¡± Cheng Lang lifted her chin, forcing her to raise her head. When she met Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes, Xing Shu felt a shot of inexplicable panic. She may have been the one who started this game of revenge, but was she ever in control? ¡°Yes,¡± Cheng Lang answered frankly. Xing Shu¡¯s mind went nk and she was at a loss for words. When she recovered from her trance, Cheng Lang had already walked far away. Xing Shu took a deep breathposed herself¡ªand followed him. She braced herself and asked, ¡°Then, will Young Uncle protect me on ount of being a bed partner?¡± Cheng Lang had already entered the hall of the vi. He loosened the tie around his neck with one hand, and the ck Buddhist bracelet that shed past dazzled her eyes. ¡°Depends on your performance.¡± Does this mean he wants to make this a permanent thing? The tiny shred of regret in Xing Shu¡¯s heart instantly disappeared at the thought of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s disgusting face. Cheng Xingyang found her boring; Cheng Xingyang¡¯s mother said that she was educated and sensible. The Xing family thought that she was meek and easy to control. But they were all wrong¡ªshe was a lunatic at her core. ¡°Young Uncle, don¡¯t worry. I will definitely service you well,¡± Xing Shu said with a smile. Cheng Lang raised his eyebrows, his dark eyes filled with indifference. He unbuttoned the top button of his shirt and princess carried Xing Shu. ¡°I¡¯ll protect you until I get tired of you.¡± Xing Shu asked, ¡°Young Uncle doesn¡¯t mind that I¡¯m a dead fish in bed?¡± She still bore a grudge against him for his words earlier. The lights in Cheng Lang¡¯s master bedroom were off. He pressed Xing Shu against the door. ¡°No, you just lie down will do.¡± For the first time, Xing Shu was thankful for her beauty. She did not have much time for her thoughts before she was engulfed by Cheng Lang¡¯s onught. Their bodies were iparably close and intimate; but their souls were far apart. Xing Shu knew all too well that Cheng Lang was a wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing. If she provoked Cheng Xingyang, she could still escape unscathed. However, if she messed with Cheng Lang, she would really be dead meat. ¡­ Xing Shu stayed overnight at Manor No. 1. She returned to her apartment in the morning to freshen up before heading to the office. There were countless missed calls on her cell phone. A few were from the Xing family; while others were from Cheng Xingyang¡¯s mother¡ªChen Ru. The family banquetst night was obviously canceled due to Cheng Lang¡¯s absence. However, as the future daughter-inw of the Cheng family, it was very impolite for Xing Shu not to appear. Xing Shu called Chen Ru back. Before she could speak, Chen Ru¡¯s questioning voice emanated from the phone. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to take care of Xingyang? The people at the office said today that he hasn¡¯t been to the office for more than half a month. Xing Shu, what kind of wife are you?¡± Standing at the entrance of the office, Xing Shu looked up at the towering Cheng Corporation Group building. ¡°Aunt, Cheng Xingyang isn¡¯t answering my call either.¡± Chen Ru said, ¡°Don¡¯t you know to look for him if he doesn¡¯t answer the phone? Xing Shu, I thought you were a smart girl. I arranged for you to be in Cheng Corporation Group because I wanted you to look after Xingyang. Now that his uncle is back, there will definitely be turmoil in the Cheng family. As an elite finance major from Beijing University, you should know what this means.¡± Chapter 5 About-face After Leaving the Bed Cheng Lang rarely took charge of the Cheng Corporation Group in the past. He had been controlling it remotely from overseas. But even so, ever since he took over the Cheng Corporation Group, thepany¡¯s performance had been risen steadily; its share price had risen several times. Now that Cheng Lang had returned, those parasites leeching off the Cheng Corporation Group would naturally panic. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯d better consider it carefully. If you can¡¯t take care of Xingyang, then I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need to continue this marriage.¡± Chen Ru said coldly¡ªobjectifying Xing Shu with her callous words. Xing Shu knew that Chen Ru¡¯s next call would be to the Xing family if she did not act quickly. Her parents would then call to reprimand her for being so imprudent and failing to please them. Unfortunately, she was tired of being a marite then. After hanging up the phone, Xing Shu sent the address of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s vi in the suburbs¡ª where he kept his mistress¡ªto Chen Ru. Chen Ru could easily find out about Cheng Xingyang¡¯s mistress, if she wished. She was not sure if Chen Ru already knew about the rtionship between Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin¡ªwhich would exin her increasingly bossy attitude towards Xing Shu. On the one hand, Chen Ru told her to be an obedient daughter-inw of the Cheng family; and on the other hand, she instructed Xing Shu to help solve all of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s work problems. What wishful thinking¡ªtreating and making the most out of her as a tool. When Xing Shu got to the office, she realized that the entire floor was abnormally quiet. Everyone was sitting upright and looking at the elevator from time to time. Her colleagues whispered, ¡°I heard that all the senior management has been summoned for a meeting. President Cheng doesn¡¯t seem to be leaving this time.¡± ¡°A few days ago, The Wall Street Journal featured an exclusive interview with President Cheng¡ªa genius with two degrees from Harvard! Cheng Corporation Group is in for major changes.¡± Xing Shu walked to her desk. At the thought of the man in bedst night¡ªwho was currently on the top floor of Cheng Corporation Group¡ªthe corners of her lips curled up. It was undeniable that Cheng Lang was very sexy¡ªand tensile¡ªin bed. Of course, he was also very sexy out of the bed¡ªdressed impably¡ªand making abstinence sexy. As soon as Xing Shu sat down, someone patted her on the shoulder. ¡°Why isn¡¯t the Director here yet? If he doesn¡¯t attend the senior management meeting, will our department be the first to be targeted?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s colleague¡ªthe only person who knew about the rtionship between Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang¡ªHu Jie asked. Xing Shu put on her staff pass. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± A hint of surprise glinted in Hu Jie¡¯s eyes, before she hid her disdain. ¡°Isn¡¯t the Director your fianc¨¦? No way, Xing Shu. Even a looker like you can¡¯t hold on to a man?¡± As they say, a beautiful appearance coupled with any ability was always a trump card. Xing Shu graduated from Beijing University¡ªthe top college in the country. But in arge corporation like Cheng Corporation Group, Ivy League college graduates were a dime a dozen. Hence, Xing Shu¡¯s educational qualification was nothing inparison, but her beauty was as rare as hen¡¯s teeth. ¡°Xing Shu, I think I saw the Director shopping with a woman¡ªhis arms were around her waist¡ªthe other time. Did you get cheated on?¡± As Hu Jie spoke, she began to sympathize with Xing Shu¡ªit was really not easy to marry into a wealthy family. Xing Shu sighed and tidied up the documents. ¡°Maybe.¡± Just then, the elevator door opened and Cheng Xingyang walked in in a gray suit, looking very unhappy. As he walked, he straightened his tie and smoothed the creases on his suit. He looked like he had a long nightst night. Xing Shu took the neatly-arranged documents and handed them to Cheng Xingyang. A look of disdain shed across Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face as he walked impatiently towards the private elevator. ¡°Follow me to the top floor for a meeting.¡± If he got stumped by any question, Xing Shu would be there to save him since all the documents werepiled by her. The atmosphere on the top floor was very tense; all the senior management was on high alert. Cheng Xingyang was frustrated. When he stepped into the conference room and saw the man standing in front of the window wall, he suddenly shivered and lowered his head respectfully. ¡°Young Uncle¡­ President Cheng.¡± Behind the master seat of the conference table was a huge window wall. Cheng Lang walked to the master seat and sat down. His face was expressionless, like an impending winter. The conference room was nketed in silence. All the directors suffered from neck tension anxiety, and their palms were covered in sweat. Xing Shu scanned the conference room and saw many familiar faces¡ªall from the Cheng family¡ªand many of them were even Cheng Lang¡¯s elders. Xing Shu pursed her lips and smiled at the thought of a group of elders being so intimidated by a junior. She raised her head and met Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes¡ªthey were calm. Tsk, men and their about-face after leaving the bed. Chapter 6 I Bought It for My Fianc¨¦e Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face was pale as he found a seat and sat down, regrettingst night¡¯s overindulgence. Cheng Lang threw a file¡ªfilled with countless invoices for private expenses ranging from luxury cars and vis to furniture and carpets, and more¡ªon the table. These were all from the directors who had misappropriatedpany funds for their private expenses. ¡°Exnation?¡± Cheng Lang raised his eyes and scanned the conference room. Finally, his gazended on Cheng Xingyang who turned even paler. ¡°President Cheng, I¡­¡± He regretted his hedonism and intemperance with Xing Linlinst night, causing him to bete today and be the focus of Cheng Lang¡¯s attention. His heart beating like a drum, Cheng Xingyang gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I was confused.¡± He was the one who bought the vi in the suburbs for Xing Linlin withpany funds. Cheng Lang snorted as he tapped his fingertips on the table. He asked casually, ¡°Who did you buy it for?¡± Those words were like a p to Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face, making his face burn. With so many members of the Cheng family in the conference room, he of course dared not admit that he had cheated on Xing Shu and bought a house for another woman. Cheng Xingyang finally said, ¡°I bought it for my fianc¨¦e.¡± Standing behind Cheng Xingyang, Xing Shu secretly rolled her eyes¡ªshe had been scapegoated again. Cheng Lang looked upckadaisically. ¡°Is that so? Then consider it as my gift to my future niece-inw.¡± He leaned back and lowered his eyes. ¡°There won¡¯t be a next time.¡± Those words were not only meant for Cheng Xingyang. The atmosphere in the conference room became even heavier. Bearing in mind Cheng Lang¡¯s notoriety, no one dared to challenge him head-on. The meeting ended two hourster, with the directors leaving with long faces. Xing Shu knew that Cheng Xingyang had never paid attention to her, so she silently moved to the back of the crowd. After the senior management left, she decisively closed the door and turned to walk towards Cheng Lang. ¡°Young Uncle, you¡¯re so awesome.¡± Cheng Lang dusted a nce on Xing Shu¡¯s face and said softly, ¡°Get out.¡± Xing Shu did not get angry. Cheng Lang¡¯s words against Cheng Xingyang just now were just to make an example out of him; and not to stand up for her. Nheless, she was very happy to see Cheng Xingyang suffer! Just as Xing Shu was about to say a few more words to cajole Cheng Lang, the conference room door was pushed open. Cheng Xingyang stared darkly at her. ¡°What are you still doing here?¡± Xing Shu did not expect Cheng Xingyang to return. He had not cared about her in the past! Xing Shu pretended to pack the documents on the table¡ªand bowed respectfully to Cheng Lang¡ªbefore leaving the conference room. Cheng Xingyang met Cheng Lang¡¯s gaze and said, ¡°Young Uncle, Please forgive Xing Shu¡¯s imprudence.¡± Cheng Lang grunted and looked away. After closing the door of the conference room, Cheng Xingyang grabbed Xing Shu¡¯s wrist. ¡°You told on me? Xing Shu, you¡¯re the daughter of the Xing family after all. Are you that hard up?¡± The disgust in his eyes was evident, stabbing Xing Shu¡¯s heart like a sharp knife. Xing Shu looked at Cheng Xingyang with mirth. She did not know where he heard¡ªand believed¡ªthe rumors that she was a promiscuous money-grubber. She surmised that he looked down on her¡ªand felt that she had an impecunious vibe¡ªbecause she had only joined the Xing family when she was 10 years old. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, we¡¯ve known each other for 13 years. I don¡¯t think you¡¯ve ever given me anything, right?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s words were meant to emphasize that she did not covet a single cent from Cheng Xingyang. Cheng Xingyang was furious. ¡°Do you think you¡¯re worthy of my gifts?! Xing Shu! Come on, your family is hankering after our Cheng family¡¯s power. Let me tell you, I don¡¯t like you at all; don¡¯t try any tricks. Be obedient and we can still part on good terms when I exin it to my family one day, Xing Shu¡¯s wrist was hurting¡ªan impending bruise, no doubt¡ªfrom Cheng Xingyang¡¯s grip. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, you were the one who wanted this marriage back then. Now, you¡¯re also the one who wants to break off the engagement. What do you and your Cheng family take me for?¡± It was indeed Cheng Xingyang who had asked the Xing family for Xing Shu¡¯s hand when he was a teenager. The young Xing Shu was pretty and had good grades. The two of them were ssmates. Spoiled brat that he was, Cheng Xingyang felt that only a girl like Xing Shu was worthy of him and insisted on getting engaged to Xing Shu. The Xing family readily agreed to this marriage. Xing Shu was not given the choice or right to refuse. As for the Cheng family, they probably thought that Cheng Xingyang did it in jest, so they did not refuse. Chapter 7 Say That Again Now, the Cheng family did not let Cheng Xingyang break off the engagement with her because they liked her title as the Top Scorer of the National College Entrance Examination, as well as her expertise as a finance graduate to help Cheng Xingyang quickly gain a foothold in Cheng Corporation Group. Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang had been engaged for more than 10 years. Throughout their engagement, Xing Shu had never been unfaithful to Cheng Xingyang and spent all her energy on him. In the end, how did Cheng Xingyang repay her? He hooked up with Xing Linlin and even belittled Xing Shu by caviling that she was boring like an emotionless machine.. The Cheng family treated her like a tool to be utilized fully. To Cheng Xingyang, she was a money-grubber who climbed up the socialdder; she was not even a woman in his eyes. Well, she was no meekmb or saint and would not await her fate in resignation. ¡°You still dare to talk about the past? This marriage is the worst decision I¡¯ve ever made in my life! It disgusts me to the core!¡± Cheng Xingyangshed out viciously, sharpening each word into a knife that pierced her heart. Xing Shu¡¯s heart ached. She looked forward to Cheng Xingyang¡¯s reaction when he found out about her and Cheng Lang. She yearned to see him lose it. She pursed her lips and said to Cheng Xingyang, ¡°Let go. This is not the ce to discuss the past.¡± Cheng Xingyang was also afraid that Cheng Lang would suddenlye out of the conference room. Thinking that he had cut Xing Shu off at the knees, he snorted and let go of her. ¡°My mother told you to spy on me and you actually think so highly of yourself.¡± Xing Shu rubbed her wrist. She really wanted to punch Cheng Xingyang¡¯s narcissistic face. Xing Shu said, ¡°Remember to transfer the deed of the vi to my name as soon as possible.¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°What did you say? F*cking say that again?!¡± Xing Shu looked up. ¡°Sure, I can say it twice if you like. Young Uncle said that the vi was a gift from him to me, so please ask Xing Linlin to move out as soon as possible.¡± ¡°You!¡± Cheng Xingyang had never seen Xing Shu like this before. He gritted his teeth in anger. ¡°You¡¯re really a money-grubber!¡± Xing Shu didn¡¯t refute. Who did not love money in this world? Why should Xing Linlin benefit from a vi worth 20 million yuan? She left Cheng Xingyang gritting his teeth in anger and returned to the office in high spirits. The office was very noisy. As soon as Xing Shu appeared, she became the focal point of everyone. Xing Shu frowned and vaguely heard the words ¡®you¡¯¡­ Her rtionship with Cheng Xingyang had been exposed? She looked at Hu Jie, who lowered her head apologetically. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Xing Shu. I didn¡¯t do it on purpose. I spoke a little too loudly just now and they heard me¡­¡± Cheng Xingyang¡ªwho was a step behind¡ªtugged at his tie impatiently. ¡°So what if you know? Very soon, it won¡¯t be.¡± He did not spare a thought for Xing Shu¡¯s pride at all in front of so many people. Immediately, Xing Shu received many looks of sympathy¡ªas per her wish. After work, the Xing family sent a car to pick Xing Shu up. ¡°Miss, Madam would like you to go home.¡± Obviously, Cheng Xingyang¡¯s mother¡ªChen Ru¡ªmust have called her family. When Xing Shu arrived at the Xing residence, she heard Xing Linlin¡¯s voice emanating from within even before she entered the house. ¡°Aunt, the tea you made is really delicious. Xing Shu and Xingyang have been praising your skills.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s mother¡ªWu Minxia said, ¡°Linlin, you haven¡¯t been back for a long time. I thought you and Xing Shu had grown apart. Did you receive the gift I sent you the other time?¡± Xing Linlin replied, ¡°Aunt, that gift is too expensive. I can¡¯t ept it.¡± Wu Minxia said, ¡°It¡¯s for you; ept it. There¡¯s no need to stand on ceremony with me.¡± As Xing Shu quietly changed her shoes at the entrance, she saw Wu Minxia gently massaging Xing Linlin¡¯s wrist. If one did not know better, they would think that they were mother and daughter. Wu Minxia looked at Xing Shu with a smile. ¡°Xing Shu, Linlin has been waiting for you here for a long time. Why are you only back now? Did you receive Madam Chen¡¯s call? Xingyang is still young and hasn¡¯t settled down yet. You should give in to him and stop throwing tantrums.¡± Xing Shu put down her bag and met Xing Linlin¡¯s gaze. Xing Linlin smiled shyly and sat awkwardly. ¡°Xing Shu, are you still angry with me? I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ve been sick for the past half a month. I don¡¯t have any other friends; that¡¯s why I called Xingyang.¡± Wu Minxia was displeased when she heard this. She grabbed Xing Linlin¡¯s hand and looked at her lovingly. ¡°How did you get sick? You have to take good care of yourself. Xingyang has been a young master since he was young; he doesn¡¯t know how to take care of others. If you need anything next time, just call Xing Shu. If not, I¡¯ll get our nanny to take care of you.¡± Chapter 8 Getting More Imprudent ¡°Aunt, how can I ept this¡­¡± Xing Linlin was terrified as she nced at Xing Shu. Xing Shu sat down on the couch calmly. ¡°It¡¯s veryte today. You should go back first.¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s face turned pale as she bit her lip in a pitiful manner. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯re still angry with me. I¡¯ll call Xingyang now and ask him not to care about me in the future.¡± Her fingers trembled as she dialed the number. Wu Minxia frowned disapprovingly. ¡°Xing Shu, you and Linlin grew up in the same orphanage. You¡¯ve known each other for so many years. Don¡¯t you know her? Linlin has always had a weak constitution. Don¡¯t talk to her like that¡ªyou¡¯ll scare her.¡± Xing Shu and Xing Linlin grew up in the same orphanage. The two of them were as close as sisters. On Xing Shu¡¯s seventh birthday, Xing Linlin¡ªwho was two years younger than her¡ªsomehow got some money to buy a small cake for Xing Shu. The cake was made of the cheapest butter cream, and some of it was even smudged when she brought it out. Back then, the two of them cried while looking at the cake and made a wish¡ªthey would buy many cakes and celebrate every birthday seriously when they have money in the future. When the Xing family found her at the age of 10, Xing Shu begged them to take Xing Linlin too. They even went to school together. Although the two of them were not in the same ss, they were still inseparable. However¡­ innocence only blooms in poverty. After having a taste of the good life, Xing Linlin changed into apletely different person. ¡°Aunt¡­¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s face was filled with guilt and she was about to cry. As Xing Shu recalled the used condoms in Cheng Xingyang¡¯s car and the lipstick that Xing Linlin had deliberately left there, she inadvertently blurted out, ¡°Mom, since you like Xing Linlin so much, why don¡¯t you just acknowledge her as your daughter?¡± Xing Shu said it out of anger, but Wu Minxia began to consider it in earnest. Xing Shu felt a stab of unprecedented humiliation in that instant. Her nails dug into her palms. How could she have forgotten that the most popr person in this house was not her, but Xing Linlin? Even the servants in the house were proud when they talked about Xing Linlin. Xing Shu herself was chummy before she found out about her amour with Cheng Xingyang. Xing Linlin was duplicitous and adept at fooling people with her feigned fragility. ¡°I¡¯ll give you three days to move out of that vi.¡± Xing Shu gritted her teeth until her mouth was filled with the taste of blood. She was undoubtedly the biggest joke in the world. She had always felt that she owed her parents for begging them to take in Xing Linlin. Hence, she worked her b*tt off and did her best at everything. But all the awards and trophies she received could not hold a candle to Xing Linlin¡¯s sweet words. In the end, Xing Shu¡ªthe biological daughter¡ªwas sidelined. When Xing Linlin heard Xing Shu¡¯s words, she sneered silently. That vi was given to her by Cheng Xingyang. What right has Xing Shu got to make her move out? However¡ªno matter how haughty she secretly was¡ªshe still portrayed herself to look aggrieved. ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± Unaware of things, Wu Minxia hugged Xing Linlin andforted her. At the same time, she chided Xing Shu, ¡°Xing Shu, what¡¯s wrong with you today? Why are you treating Linlin like this?¡± Xing Linlin said, ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s all my fault. I didn¡¯t have a ce to stay previously, so I stayed at Xingyang¡¯s vi in the suburbs for two days. Xing Shu might have misunderstood.¡± Wu Minxia looked at Xing Shu in disappointment. ¡°Xingyang has so many properties. It¡¯s not a big deal to lend a vi to Linlin. He treats your friend well is akin to treating you well. Isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Mom,¡± Xing Shu said coldly, ¡°Since Cheng Xingyang treats Xing Linlin so well, why don¡¯t you let the two of them get married?¡± ¡°You!¡± Wu Minxia trembled with anger. ¡°Xing Shu, why are you getting more and more imprudent?!¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart ached. She had been obedient for so many years, but yet, the Xing family had be increasingly stricter with her and did not allow her to make any mistakes. On the other hand, Xing Linlin¡ªwho had always been clumsy and had the worst grades¡ªwas doted on by them. They felt that she was an innocent and guileless girl who needed to be protected. Xing Shu said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m imprudent. Why don¡¯t you ask Xing Linlin what she did? Ask her too, how many times has she slept with Cheng Xingyang?!¡± Wu Minxia immediately pped her. Xing Shu was dumbstruck¡ªshe did not expect this at all. Xing Shu touched her burning cheek. Not only did her face hurt, but her heart hurt also. It was so excruciating that her entire body clenched in agony. Chapter 9 Come at Me Xing Shu¡¯s eyes turned red as she picked up her bag and looked at Wu Minxia. ¡°Back then, you were extremely reluctant to part with Xing Linlin when she moved out. She was the apple of your eye while I am chopped liver. Since that¡¯s the case, she might as well have everything. Not only can she have my parents, she can also have my man. I wish you all the best!¡± ¡°Xing Shu!¡± Wu Minxia shouted. She could not believe that the usually subservient Xing Shu would speak to her like this. As Xing Shu walked to the door, she heard Xing Linlin¡¯s cries and apologies mingled with Wu Minxia¡¯s gentle,forting voice. Wu Minxia did not believe Xing Shu¡¯s words at all¡ªshe refused to believe that Xing Linlin would do such a thing. ¡°Linlin, don¡¯t cry. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s wrong with Xing Shu. She actually fabricated such vicious lies to nder you¡­¡± Wu Minxia hugged Xing Linlin achingly. Hearing Wu Minxia¡¯s words, ridicule shed across Xing Shu¡¯s eyes. The fingers that were clutching her bag turned white as she mmed the door shut! After getting into the car, Xing Shu licked her dry lips and tasted blood. She floored the elerator and the car sped off. A Porsche¡ªCheng Xingyang¡¯s car¡ªwas waiting at her apartment building. Cheng Xingyang leaned against the front of the car, smoking. At the sight of Xing Shu, he barked at her. ¡°Linlin is missing. Xing Shu, did you make things difficult for Linlin again? I told you before that I forced her to be with me. She has always cared about you and treats you as her sister from the bottom of her heart. If you have any resentment,e at me¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, Xing Shu struck his face with her palm. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s head was tilted to the side by the p¡ªXing Shu had expended all her strength. Cheng Xingyang was stunned by the p and could not react for a long time. He touched the corner of his mouth and said in disbelief, ¡°You actually hit me?¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say to direct any resentment at you?¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s lips trembled. ¡°You f*cking¡­¡± He could not even finish his sentence¡ªXing Shu¡¯s p had made his mind go nk. He never expected that Xing Shu would dare to hit him! ¡°Thank you. I¡¯m in a better mood now.¡± Xing Shu sidestepped Cheng Xingyang and entered her apartment. ¡°Xing Shu!¡± Cheng Xingyang kicked the trash can beside him in helpless fury. Xing Shu could not care less about Cheng Xingyang¡¯s outburst. Upon entering the apartment, she leaned against the door to calm herself down. Then, she turned on herputer and started working overtime. Chen Ru had arranged for her to work by Cheng Xingyang¡¯s side, immediately after her graduation. She had thought then that Chen Ru was nurturing her as a family. But in hindsight now, she saw though Chen Ru¡¯s ruse. The Old Master of the Cheng family had arranged for the Cheng family¡¯s younger generation to work in Cheng Corporation Group from a young age to put them to the test. With the help of Xing Shu¡ªa top finance graduate from Beijing University¡ªCheng Xingyang rose to the top,ting all the credit and money. But what was she working so hard for? Cheng Xingyang wanted to break off the engagement with her, and the Cheng family did not utter a word at all. So, what on earth did she waste all these years for? What did she get in return? As for the parasitic Chen Ru and Cheng Xingyang, they leeched off the abilities of other people to gain money and power! Xing Shu¡¯s fingers were trembling with anger as she found Cheng Lang¡¯s contact email on thepany¡¯s intr and sent the whistleblowing report¡ªcontaining evidence of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s embezzlement and dereliction of duty¡ªanonymously by email. After sending the email, Xing Shuy on the table and waited for a long time, but there was no reply. When she woke up again, it was six in the morning. She rubbed her sore eyes and saw a new email notification. She quickly opened it, only to see a cold, hard word: Rejected. On the way to the office, Xing Shu bit her cheek¡ªher face hurt; and she was not feeling well from sleeping on the tablest night. When Hu Jie saw Xing Shu in the office, she hurriedly handed over a pile of documents. ¡°Xing Shu, the Director sent your purchase agreement back yesterday. Lirong Corporation has been pestering us for the agreement and said that if we don¡¯t submit it by nine o¡¯clock tomorrow, it will be considered as giving up the bid.¡± Hu Jie¡¯s tone was a little resentful. Previously, Cheng Xingyang had never bothered about these things, so the purchase agreement could be reviewed and approved by Xing Shu. However, the vindictive Cheng Xingyang bore a grudge against Xing Shu for the pst night and deliberately rejected Xing Shu¡¯s purchase agreement. Chapter 10 This Is Your Problem The purchase agreement was for the acquisition of Lirong Corporation. Xing Shu had already met with the person-in-charge of Lirong Corporation. If she did not submit the purchase agreement at this juncture, it would have a huge impact on the reputation of Cheng Corporation Group and herself. Xing Shu gritted her teeth and called Cheng Xingyang. A familiar female voice emanated from the other end of the phone. ¡°He¡¯s taking a shower now.¡± It was Xing Linlin¡¯s voice. Xing Shu took a deep breath. ¡°I don¡¯t care what he¡¯s doing. If he doesn¡¯t arrive at the office in half an hour, I¡¯ll submit this purchase agreement to the office on the top floor.¡± Xing Linlin did not understand what was at stake. She deliberately did not tell Cheng Xingyang about her visit to the Xing family yesterday. When Cheng Xingyang came back from work and found her missing, he indeed went to confront Xing Shu. Xing Linlin¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°Within half an hour? Just wait then.¡± After hanging up, Xing Shu set a countdown timer of half an hour. Hu Jie also heard the woman¡¯s voice on the other end of the line, especially the ambiguous words ¡°taking a shower.¡± She looked at Xing Shu with sympathy and disdain, before sneering. ¡°Xing Shu, I don¡¯t want to rush you, but acquiring Lirong Corporation is part of thepany¡¯s n. If it was held back by your private matters, the entire department¡¯s efforts will be in vain.¡± This was clearly Cheng Xingyang¡¯s responsibility, but because his surname was Cheng¡ªhe was a member of the Cheng family¡ªno one dared to say anything about him. Hence, Xing Shu¡ªwith no formidable background and jilted by Cheng Xingyang¡ªbecame the scapegoat. Now that Cheng Lang was personally overseeing Cheng Corporation Group, any mishap would attract his attention. If things went south, it would indeed implicate the entire department. Xing Shu sat on the chair and waited for Cheng Xingyang. In the end, she did not see Cheng Xingyang. Instead, she received a call from him. ¡°Xing Shu, I¡¯m very dissatisfied with the purchase agreement you prepared for Lirong Corporation. I have doubts about yourpetence, so your position has been reced by Hu Jie.¡± Cheng Xingyang did not care much about thepany¡¯s business, nor did he understand it. However, he had a veto power over everyone in the department because of who he was. Xing Shu took a deep breath. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, don¡¯t mix personal grudges with business. How many people did we send to Lirong Corporation to conduct due diligence for this acquisition case? How much manpower and material resources did we spend? You reced me with blithe indifference by way of a casual excuse of ¡®you doubt mypetence¡¯?¡± ¡°This is your problem.¡± Cheng Xingyang did not care about that at all; he just wanted to take revenge on Xing Shu. ¡°You¡¯re reaping what you sow.¡± After hanging up, Xing Shu suddenly stood up¡ªpicked up the purchase agreement on the table¡ªand went straight to the top floor. Everyone in the department was very shocked. When they realized what Xing Shu wanted to do, their eyes were filled with mockery. ¡­ On the top floor, Jian Yaochuan saw Xing Shuing over and said impassively, ¡°Miss Xing, the President is in a meeting.¡± Xing Shu would have been fine to wait here, but Lirong Corporation was pressing her and she did not have much time. Cheng Xingyang could not care less about the acquisition. ¡°The President¡¯s meeting ends at three in the afternoon, after which, there¡¯s an overseas video conference that willst until seven o¡¯clock. He has to attend a charity g at seven-thirty sharp and will be home at nine.¡± Jian Yaochuan said in a dutiful tone as he flipped through Cheng Lang¡¯s schedule. He then adjusted his sses. ¡°The President will only have personal time after nine o¡¯clock.¡± Jian Yaochuan probably did not mean anything by it, but Xing Shu still felt ufortable with thest sentence. She pressed her chest and asked, ¡°Can I get President Cheng¡¯s contact information?¡± She needed to talk to Cheng Lang personally about Lirong Corporation. Jian Yaochuan replied, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I can¡¯t give the President¡¯s contact information to others without his permission.¡± These words extinguished all of Xing Shu¡¯s impulses. She sneered. Although she had a physical rtionship with Cheng Lang, this assistant¡ªJian Yaochuan did not treat her any differently. His attitude also reflected Cheng Lang¡¯s attitude. She had crossed the line bying to the top floor without permission today. Although she was an employee of Cheng Corporation Group, she was not senior management. If she wanted to see Cheng Lang, she had to make an appointment in advance. Armed with just a purchase agreement thatcked acquisition fee, she expected to see Cheng Lang. What aughing stock! After realizing this, Xing Shu also saw herself for what she truly was¡ªshe was just Cheng Lang¡¯s bed partner. As for his words about protecting her, they were just pillow talk. Chapter 11 Personal Discussion Xing Shu thought of her ridiculous whistleblowing report yesterday and felt inexplicably ashamed. She put the purchase agreement in her bag¡ªnodded at Jian Yaochuan¡ªand turned to enter the elevator. Everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Xing Shu when she returned to the office. It was like a sharp knife that pierced through her already riddled heart. Darting furtive looks at Xing Shu, they whispered to each other, ¡°She went to see President Cheng, right? Tsk tsk, she is so powerful. It¡¯s great to marry into a rich family!¡± ¡°What do you mean by marrying into a rich family? It¡¯s not even confirmed yet. Didn¡¯t you hear what the Director said? The engagement might be annulled at any time.¡± ¡°I heard that the Director deliberately rejected Xing Shu¡¯s purchase agreement. He¡¯s probably very dissatisfied with her.¡± ¡°But I heard that Xing Shu¡¯s family is quite rich. Otherwise, how could she marry the Director? Aren¡¯t all wealthy families very particr aboutparable social stratum?¡± ¡°Tsk, Comparable social stratum? Do you think Xing Shu looks like one? She drives a car that costs barely 100,000 yuan with no private chauffeur. I heard that she and the Director were ssmates. That¡¯s why she had the chance to get to know the Director.¡± ¡°No wonder. That Xing Shu is really scheming. She already knows how to find a good family for herself at such a young age.¡± Many people had heard Cheng Xingyang¡¯s words yesterday. Everyone thought that Xing Shu was pestering Cheng Xingyang. Xing Shu was already an anomaly in the departmentnding the position of manager right after graduation¡ªto everyone¡¯s resentment. Now that they knew she was Cheng Xingyang¡¯s fianc¨¦e and that her family background was ordinary, everyone thought that she was a schemer who slept her way up. In the eyes of a group of self-proimed cream of the crop, Xing Shu¡¯s actions were no different from a prostitute. The chain of contempt in the financial industry was severe to begin with. The people she came into contact with were all C-suite. Money flowed through their hands like water every day; being in control ofrge capital flows easily inted their egos. Beautiful as she was, Xing Shu was doomed to be unpopr from the first day she stepped into this department. After three years in thepany, Hu Jie was the only one she could talk to, barely. Holding the department¡¯s office line, Hu Jie said to Xing Shu, ¡°Severalpanies have submitted purchase agreements to Lirong Corporation. The previous price of 130 million that you negotiated with Lirong¡¯s President¡­ He just hinted that they hope to raise it to 200 million.¡± Xing Shu had already conducted an in-depth review of Lirong Corporation¡¯s annual reports and prospectus. She had even perused projections with multipleputer simtions¡ª130 million was the most reasonable price. The sudden increased asking price of 200 million was obviously due to multiple bidders. But Lirong Corporation was too greedy. Xing Shu called Lirong Company. The person who answered the call was not the boss of Lirong Company, but the assistant. ¡°Miss Xing, your purchase agreement still has not arrived. Clearly, your sincerity iscking.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°Our purchase agreement will be submitted on time, before nine o¡¯clock tomorrow. However, your asking price is different from what we discussed previously. I hope to talk to President Chen personally.¡± The assistant said, ¡°Miss Xing, President Chen is busy.¡± Busy was just an excuse. The boss of Lirong was probably meeting with the person-in-charge of anotherpany. Xing Shu stood up and casually pointed at three staff members. ¡°Book the earliest ne ticket there ande with me to Lirong Corporation.¡± The staff who were called out¡ªincluding Hu Jie¡ªwere indignant, especially the two male colleagues who resented being bossed around by an uppity woman who slept her way to the top. Who wouldn¡¯t be proud and arrogant after graduating from a famous school? In her time here, Xing Shu had been very assertive and decisive¡ªwithout the delicacy of most women¡ªand always had a straight face with a high and mighty attitude that challenged the ego of the men. Why was she so domineering? She was just a woman¡ªbetter to go home; have children; and do housework. However, Xing Shu was the Manager. When Cheng Xingyang¡ªthe Director¡ªwas not around, Xing Shu had the final say in the department. Lirong Corporation was an unlistedpany that produced small parts and was located in a remote town¡ª providing more than 3,000 jobs for the town¡ªin the next city. Lirong Corporation coborated with manypanies and the quality of their products was very good. As early as two months ago, Xing Shu had brought staff from the department to prepare for the acquisition of Lirong Corporation. Now that the purchase agreement was stalled by Cheng Xingyang, she could only fly there to close the deal. Xing Shu had just boarded the ne with Hu Jie and the rest when Cheng Lang ended his meeting. Jian Yaochuan brought him a cup of coffee as he turned on theputer after he returned to the office. ¡°President, Miss Xing came to look for you just now.¡± Chapter 12 A Question Mark Cheng Lang¡¯s hand paused. He put down the coffee and opened his email. Other than the emailst night, she had not sent anything else. Was she angry? Cheng Lang lowered his eyes and typed on the keyboard with his slender fingers. He sent an empty email¡ªwith only a question mark¡ªto Xing Shu. Unfortunately, Xing Shu did not reply by the time the overseas video conference began. Meanwhile¡ªafter more than an hour of flight time¡ªXing Shu arrived at the neighboring city. She then took a local bus to the town where Lirong Corporation was located. Xing Shu freshened up before walking to the reception counter of Lirong Corporation. The scale of Lirong Corporation¡ªa five-storey office building¡ªwas not big. There was a low factory¡ªa kilometer away¡ªthat was staffed by residents of the town. Xing Shu had previously done a background check on the boss of Lirong Company¡ªPresident Chen had returned to his hometown to start a business after graduating from college. He became a multimillionaire at a young age and brought along his townsfolk on the road of prosperity. If she wanted to convince such a person, the temptation of money and benefits was definitely not enough. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Xing. President Chen is still busy and not avable,¡± thedy at the reception counter said apologetically. Xing Shu maintained her smile and pointed at the couch in the hall. ¡°Then we¡¯ll wait here.¡± The staff at the reception counter could not refuse and brought tea over. Hu Jie looked displeased as she sat down,ining that Lirong Corporation was parsimonious¡ªtheirpany headquarters was still in a small town, after so many years. ¡°Xing Shu, why did we have to make a trip here personally? Without Lirong Corporation, there are still otherpanies. We should not have lowered ourselves like this. After all, we represent Cheng Corporation Group. It¡¯s too degrading for us toe here like this. Your decision is very unwise.¡± The reason why Hu Jie did not say it before she came but chose to say it now was because she had just received a message from the Human Resources Department informing her about the Director¡¯s decision to have her rece Xing Shu as the Manager of the M&A Department! As such, she need not fear Xing Shu! Xing Shu ced theptop on her knees and nced at Hu Jie. ¡°Have you studied the data on Lirong¡¯s market share, cash flow, and sales forecast?¡± Hu Jie¡¯s face stiffened and she felt even more indignant¡ª how dare Xing Shu disrespect her in front of the other two staff! Xing Shu¡¯s fingertips slid across theptop. Although there was no purchase agreement, she had done an in-depth analysis of Lirong Corporation¡¯s projections. Lirong Corporation may not be big, but it had a high profit margin. There were no packaging fees, engineering design fees, advertising sales, and a lot of other fees¡ªgreatly reducing the cost of the product. It became a long-term supplier of Cheng Corporation Group all because of its good reputation¡ªa reason good enough for her to make the trip personally. Xing Shu quietly read the information in her hand, then looked up at the three staff in front of her. ¡°Prepare your reports.¡± Hu Jie was surprised. ¡°What report?¡± The other two male colleagues also frowned. ¡°You mean the purchase agreement? Hasn¡¯t that been rejected by the Director?¡± Xing Shu took a deep breath. ¡°Apart from the purchase agreement, our due diligence report, Lirong Corporation¡¯s sales channels, logistics, and so on are all our leverage to convince President Chen.¡± Hu Jie did not think that this would be a difficult bid at all¡ªand did not even bring herptop. ¡°There¡¯s no need to go through so much trouble. We flew here¡ªisn¡¯t that the greatest show of our sincerity already?¡± ¡°Hu Jie!¡± Xing Shu¡¯s voice suddenly turned cial. ¡°If you continue to have this mentality, you can go back. I didn¡¯t ask you toe over to crack wise. As employees, you don¡¯t even bring the basicpany information. Then why are you here? For afternoon tea?¡± Hu Jie¡¯s face alternated between green and white. She had a cordial rtionship with Xing Shu. But today, Xing Shu had embarrassed her repeatedly. Recalling the messages sent to her by the Human Resources Department, she immediately exploded. ¡°This is all your fault! What right do you have to criticize me? If you had begged the Director, we wouldn¡¯t have toe to this godforsaken ce!¡± Hu Jie stood up and left. She then forwarded the messages sent to her by the Human Resources Department to the two male colleagues. She was the Manager now. Who did Xing Shu think she was?! She was a pitiful woman who had been cuckolded by her fianc¨¦. Now, she even lost her job, which she probably did not know yet. Hehe, she would not tell Xing Shu just yet. After Xing Shu settled everything, she would produce the purchase agreement and sign the contract with President Chen. Then, all of Xing Shu¡¯s efforts would be expended on her behalf and all the credit would be hers!
  • M&A refers to Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Chapter 13 Adjust Your Mentality The two male colleagues were reluctant toe with Xing Shu in the first ce. Now that they finally found a way to vent their anger, they left with Hu Jie without hesitation. ¡°Hu Jie, don¡¯t be sad. Xing Shu can¡¯t handle such a big project on her own.¡± ¡°Xing Shu is too arrogant. Let¡¯s go back first and see what she can do on her own.¡± The two male colleagues pushed all the me to Xing Shu, as if everything was Xing Shu¡¯s fault. When Hu Jie heard this, she felt a little better. She bit her lip and sighed. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s still best to leave negotiations to men. After I be the Manager, I¡¯ll have to trouble you guys to work harder!¡± Men liked to hear such words¡ªttery¡ªeven if it meant more work for them. Hu Jie instantly won the hearts of the two male colleagues, and the three of them bought ne tickets back. Xing Shu was the only one left in the waiting area at the reception. She blinked her sore eyes¡ªtucked her hair behind her ear¡ªand continued to peruse the information. Only then did she realize that there was a new email in her inbox. She opened it and saw that it was from Cheng Lang. There was only a single question mark. Xing Shu hesitated for a few seconds before deleting the email. She had to adjust her mentality. It was fine as long as their rtionship ended in the bed and maintained their distance outside of the bedroom. At the thought of this, Xing Shu perused the information even more thoroughly. She could rely on nobody but herself. After waiting for more than an hour, President Chen walked in, apanied by two staff. Xing Shu quickly closed herptop and went up to him. ¡°President Chen, long time no see.¡± She stretched out her hand and looked smilingly at President Chen. President Chen vaguely remembered Xing Shu¡¯s face. But when he thought of the purchase agreement that had yet to appear, his face darkened as he felt that he had been yed by Cheng Corporation Group. ¡°Miss Xing, what are you doing here?¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°President Chen, it¡¯s my oversight that the purchase agreement has not been submitted yet. However, I hope you can give me another chance. This is the prospectus that I have drafted for Lirong Corporation. I hope you can read it before making a decision.¡± President Chen was in his forties and had an upright appearance. He looked at the thick volume of prospectus¡ªraised his eyebrows¡ªand flipped through it briefly. ¡°It¡¯s rather thick¡­¡± Usually, a prospectus consisted of only a few pages, but this one actually had more than 70 pages. ¡°It contains my overview of Lirong Corporation¡¯s business, asset analysis, and so on. President Chen, you have 100% control over Lirong Corporation. You should know that what Lirong Corporation needs the most is the chance to go public.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s 70-plus-page prospectus had indeed moved President Chen. It was not how professional the prospectus was, but rather, Xing Shu¡¯s attitude. President Chen nced at the watch on his wrist and his expression softened. ¡°You only have 10 minutes. I still have to meet people from otherpanies in ten minutes.¡± Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief and made a ¡°this way, please¡± gesture. After the two of them sat down, President Chen went straight to the point. ¡°Although going public is good, it goes against our business philosophy.¡± Lirong Corporation valued the quality of their product. The cost of going public was too high. For thepany, going public could bring more financing and expand thepany¡¯s size. To the shareholders, they could quickly cash out, but there would also be many negative effects. Thepany would be curtailed by short-term benefits, and the quality of the product would deteriorate. This was something President Chen did not want to see. ¡°President Chen, the role of apany is to create jobs and produce new products. If thepany focuses all its energy on repaying its debts in the future, it can¡¯t guarantee the quality of its products. You have absolute control of thepany now. Cheng Corporation Group can promise you here that once the acquisition is sessful, Lirong Corporation can use Cheng Corporation Group to get listed but you will still retain control of thepany. Cheng Corporation Group will spend more money on product development and won¡¯t force yourpany headquarters to relocate.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s offer was a huge temptation to President Chen. Although otherpanies offered a higher price, no amount of money can trump control. President Chen studied Xing Shu carefully. He knew that he could not show that he was too tempted, or he would lose the bargaining power. ¡°Miss Xing, if I can receive the purchase agreement from Cheng Corporation Group before nine o¡¯clock tomorrow, we can talk about it in detail.¡± After all, all the conditions now were empty promises given by Xing Shu. Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief. The scale of Lirong Corporation was indeed nothing to Cheng Corporation Group. Maintaining control was not significant, so it was fine to give it to President Chen. However, the most important thing now was to submit the purchase agreement. President Chen was obviously tempted by her offer. As long as the purchase agreement was submitted, the acquisition of Lirong Corporation was a sure bet, a shoo-in. Chapter 14 Resignation Letter ¡°Don¡¯t worry, President Chen. I¡¯ll definitely do my best.¡± The negotiation ended rather well. Xing Shu rubbed her sore eyes and booked a flight for eight o¡¯clock at night. When she returned to the office, there were still many people working overtime in the department. Several colleagues surrounded Hu Jie, congratting her. Hu Jie¡¯s face was glowing, and the corners of her mouth curled up. The moment she saw Xing Shu, she raised her eyebrows. Xing Shu¡¯s face held an impassive look. She went to Lirong Corporation to get the deal back after Cheng Xingyang¡¯s call¡ªdespite knowing that she had been reced¡ªbecause she did not want to waste the prospectus that she had burned several sessions of midnight oil for. At the same time, she had also nted and mine for Cheng Xingyang and the others. President Chen had agreed to consider the coboration with Cheng Corporation Group because he was moved by the prospectus. Otherwise, she would not even be able to see President Chen. Fame and fortune were nothing in President Chen¡¯s eyes¡ªwhat he wanted was sincerity, the personal interests of the thousands of employees under him, and the reputation of thepany¡¯s products. Cheng Xingyang had removed her from her position as Manager. When they meet with Lirong Company tomorrow¡ªthend mine buried would explode¡ªshe would just sit back and watch the show. Hu Jie approached Xing Shu 10 minutester. The arrogance in her eyes could hardly be concealed. ¡°Send me the information about Lirong Corporationter. The Director has already sent me the purchase agreement. I¡¯ll talk to the person-in-charge of Lirong Corporation tomorrow.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°I don¡¯t have it.¡± Hu Jie¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Xing Shu snorted. ¡°I said that I don¡¯t have the information. At least, I don¡¯t have the information you want.¡± She had done the market research personally¡ªthey belonged to her, and not thepany. ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t me me for saying these ugly words. You¡¯re just too calctive. No wonder the Director doesn¡¯t like you.¡± Hu Jie sneered. ¡°But now that the Director isn¡¯t around, I have the final say in the department. If you don¡¯t hand over the information, don¡¯te to the office tomorrow.¡± The hubris in Hu Jie¡¯s words was given to her by Cheng Xingyang. She could not help but give a smug smile. Xing Shu was silent for a moment. She had worked her b*tt off for Cheng Xingyang and now, he mercilessly kicked her aside like trash. Just thinking about it made Xing Shu furious. Xing Shu said, ¡°It¡¯s not just tomorrow¡ªI won¡¯t being to work anymore. Tell Cheng Xingyang that without me, you can forget about the acquisition of Lirong Corporation.¡± Hu Jie said, ¡°Haha! Xing Shu, who do you think you are? Without you, the contract signing tomorrow will only be smoother! You want to resign? Whatever! No one will keep you!¡± Xing Shu could not be bothered to say anything else and did not want to waste her energy here. Anyway, thend mine had already been buried¡ªshe was just waiting for them to court death. The thought of these self-proimed elites being put on the spot by President Chen made Xing Shu feel much better. Did Cheng Xingyang think that she had nowhere to go after leaving Cheng Corporation Group? He failed to realize one thing¡ªhe had only been able to shine among the Cheng family¡¯s juniors all these years because she had racked her brains for him! She wanted to see if Cheng Xingyang could still be so glorious without her! Meanwhile, Cheng Xingyang kept checking his cell phone. He thought that Xing Shu would take the initiative to apologize to him by tonight. After all, Xing Shu had offended him and could not answer to the Xing family. He snorted coldly and thought to himself that as long as Xing Shu apologized to him and promised not to find trouble with Linlin in the future, he would reluctantly forgive her. After all, Xing Shu was verypetent in her job. However, Xing Shu still did not send him an apology message by 10 o¡¯clock at night. Cheng Xingyang felt a little uneasy¡ªthings seemed to be getting out of control. However, when he thought of the Xing family¡¯s attitude¡ªthey were so eager that they would not hesitate to send Xing Shu naked to his bed¡ªthey would not allow Xing Shu to be willful. At the thought of this, Cheng Xingyang waspletely relieved. In any case, Xing Shu had to bow down to him in the end. At Cheng Corporation Group. Xing Shu packed her things¡ªprinted the resignation letter¡ªand ced it on her desk. Then, she carried the box containing her personal property downstairs. Just as she bnced herself, a dazzling ze of car headlights blinded her. She raised her hand to block it¡ªnarrowed her eyes¡ªand saw the familiar license te. Her first reaction was that Cheng Lang wanted ¡°it¡± again¡ªhe would not be looking for her otherwise. The car slowly drove in front of Xing Shu¡ªstopped¡ªand the car door opened. Xing Shu hugged the box and bent down to take a look. Sure enough, Cheng Lang was sitting in the back seat, impably dressed. He was as pretty as a picture, but too forbidding. Chapter 15 Night of Debauchery ¡°Young Uncle,¡± Xing Shu called out. She had no intention of getting into the car; she was not in the mood tonight. Cheng Lang fiddled with the Buddhist bracelet on his wrist and said indifferently, ¡°Come on.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not getting in. If I get in¡ªwith Young Uncle¡¯s stamina¡ªI won¡¯t be able to walk.¡± Xing Shu deadpanned as she hugged the box. She wanted to create a promiscuous persona in front of Cheng Lang. Other than in bed, it was best if they did not have any other entanglements. Otherwise, she was worried that she would fall for him one day. Cheng Xingyang alone was exhausting enough; Cheng Lang was obviously deadlier than Cheng Xingyang. Anyway, Cheng Lang did not ask her if it was her first time during their dalliance¡ªit could only mean that he did not care about this. They were both adults; there were some things that did not need to be said too clearly. Cheng Lang raised his eyebrows slightly. The corners of his lips curled up slightly because of Xing Shu¡¯s words. His gazended on the box in Xing Shu¡¯s hand. His cold fingertips grabbed Xing Shu¡¯s wrist and forcefully pulled her in. ¡°Resigning?¡± The box in her arms was too eye-catching¡ªit was impossible not to notice it. Xing Shu did not struggle and leaned into Cheng Lang¡¯s arms. They had already slept together¡ªthere was no need to pretend to be reserved. ¡°Yeah. Got kicked to the curb after outliving my usefulness.¡± Xing Shu pretended to be aggrieved andy on Cheng Lang¡¯s shoulder. Since she had resigned, she might as well give Cheng Xingyang a big farewell gift and see how well he would fare. ¡°Young Uncle, Cheng Corporation Group has so many businesses under its name. Can you manage them all? There are too many ways for people to line their pockets.¡± Cheng Lang pinched Xing Shu¡¯s chin with his fingers. He knew that there was a subtext in her words. ¡°For example?¡± ¡°Young Uncle, did you notice a small building not far from Cheng Corporation Group? It was specially built by Cheng Xingyang and the other directors for R&D . It cost more than 100 million yuan, but Young Uncle probably did not sign the approval for this project when you were overseas, right? That¡¯s because they split the total amount of investment into small sums, and every sum was just under the amount that did not require your approval. How much room do you think this secret operation has? How much money is embezzled?¡± Xing Shu smiled. Cheng Xingyang only had himself to me for his negligence and disinterest in his work; Xing Shu was the one who followed up on many things, so she was very clear about these things. Cheng Lang mentioned thepany ounts on the first day he took over the reins of thepany, but the corruption of the directors he caught was just a drop in the bucket. Xing Shu drew circles on Cheng Lang¡¯s tie with her fingers. ¡°I went to that building to take a look. The moment I entered, I saw an antique¡ªa blue and white porcin vase that was worth more than 10 million yuan. Every chair inside was made of rosewood. The cutlery in the cab was all enamel. The carpet was a Persian carpet worth more than 100,000 yuan. Young Uncle, why do you think a R&D building is so luxurious?¡± Cheng Lang looked at Xing Shu quietly. After a long time, he said to Jian Yaochuan in the front passenger seat, ¡°Go and investigate.¡± A building that cost hundreds of millions of yuan¡­ Most probably was the secretir of the directors for their vices. It was very well hidden indeed. Xing Shu¡¯s eyes curved into crescents. Once the secret of that building was exposed, Cheng Xingyang would be in hot water. The unhappiness of losing her job because of Cheng Xingyang was instantly thrown to the back of her mind. ¡°Young Uncle, that building holds a gathering every Friday. Cheng Xingyang calls that gathering ¡°Night of Debauchery¡±. If you catch them then, they¡¯ll definitely be caught red-handed.¡± Wasn¡¯t Cheng Xingyang waiting for her to apologize? Then she would destroy their secretir through Cheng Lang! Cheng Lang¡¯s fingernded on Xing Shu¡¯s waist and he asked Jian Yaochuan, ¡°Did you get that?¡± Jian Yaochuan nodded respectfully and made several calls in preparation of this matter. Cheng Lang¡¯s cold fingers touched the skin on Xing Shu¡¯s waist, triggering a tiny jolt of electricity. ¡°When it¡¯s done, what reward do you want?¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s voice was cold and indifferent, but not mean. ¡°Reward?¡± Xing Shu softened her body and leanednguidly against Cheng Lang. Her curly eyshes were slightly lowered¡ªshe was undoubtedly seducing him, but charming at the same time. Xing Shu was thinking about what reward she wanted when her cell phone rang¡ªit was Hu Jie. She had probably suffered a setback with President Chen. After all, the contract was going to be signed tomorrow; they would definitely call President Chen in advance tonight tomunicate. Themunication must have not gone well. Xing Shu rejected the call. Soon after, she received a message from Hu Jie.
  • R&D refers to Research & Development
    • Chapter 16 Fetish of the Rich ¡°Xing Shu, President Chen said that you have a prospectus. How dare you take away such an important document! Whichpany would dare to hire someone like you in the future? Hurry up and hand it over!¡± In the message, Hu Jie¡¯s tone was visibly flustered and exasperated. When they called Lirong Corporation earlier on, President Chen answered the call and asked about the prospectus. How would she know about this? She did not expect President Chen to hang up so rudely after hearing her stuttering answer! How on earth would they be able to sign the contract andplete the acquisition tomorrow? Thinking of the awkward situation tomorrow, Hu Jie sent another message to Xing Shu: ¡°The data collected by using thepany¡¯s resources belongs to thepany. You have no right to take it away.¡± Xing Shu was so angry at Hu Jie¡¯s words that sheughed. She had seen shameless people, but this one took the cake. She was so disgusted by Cheng Xingyang¡¯s goal to rece her with such a person. But it did not matter. The things she had told Cheng Lang were enough for Cheng Xingyang to suffer. Xing Shu blocked the message from Hu Jie and said, ¡°Assistant Jian Yaochuan, please stop at the intersection ahead.¡± Her tone was calm and a little tired. Jian Yaochuan looked at the rearview mirror, wanting to see some hints on Cheng Lang¡¯s face, but unfortunately¡­ Cheng Lang was impassive. When they reached the intersection, Jian Yaochuan signaled the chauffeur to stop the car. Xing Shu hugged the box, feeling a little disappointed. She thought that Cheng Lang would ask her to stay, but he sat dispassionately like a stony statue. ¡°Young Uncle, you¡¯re not asking me to stay?¡± Xing Shu leaned against the car window. Her long hair fell down, making her face look even smaller. She seemed to have said this casually¡ªwithout waiting for Cheng Lang to respond, she carried the box and got out of the car. Cheng Lang gazed quietly after her receding figure for a long time before retracting his gaze. Xing Shu was like a lone injured wolf, finding a ce to lick her wounds in secret and did not need anyone¡¯s sympathy. It was not until she felt the gaze behind her was gone that Xing Shu slowly rxed her body. This ce was very close to her apartment, and she needed to cool down. She could not give herself any hope. He was just a bed partner¡ªdid she expect a bed partner to be considerate of her? Her cell phone rang. This time, it was Cheng Xingyang. Cheng Xingyang was a little anxious when he did not receive Xing Shu¡¯s apology message. Xing Shu sneered and blocked Cheng Xingyang¡¯s phone number. However, after a while, Xing Linlin called¡ªit was probably Cheng Xingyang using her phone. The two of them were really joined at the hip. Xing Shu did not favor one and blocked Xing Linlin¡¯s number. After returning to her apartment, Xing Shu turned on herptop and browsed a recruitment portal. She then realized that she had a job offer¡ªfor the post of Director of M&A¡ªfrom Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s Human Resources Department. Xing Shu¡¯s fingertips trembled. Were they asking her to rece Cheng Xingyang? Xing Shu thought for a moment. The only person who could do this was Cheng Lang. She was a little nervous. Afraid that she had misunderstood Cheng Lang¡¯s meaning, she sent a question mark to Cheng Lang¡¯s email¡ªsimr to the one he had sent her earlier in the day Cheng Lang quickly replied: ¡°Reward.¡± A cold word that emanated an inexplicable charm. ¡°Young Uncle, is this considered abusing your power for personal gain?¡± Xing Shu felt warmth in her heart; fireworks blooming. She had felt very aggrieved when she tendered her resignation today. Her triumphant return would be a massive p in the face; she naturally would not miss this opportunity. As for the subsequent Xing and Cheng families¡¯ trouble-making, she would think about itter. Her gratification now was what mattered most! She thought that Cheng Lang would not reply again, but she received a new email with only one word: ¡°Yes.¡± Xing Shu suddenly felt a little emotional. She had known Cheng Xingyang for so many years, but she had never received a gift. In her 13 years in the Xing family, she had only gotten this small apartment. Her car was bought with her own sry. She had only been involved with Cheng Lang for a week, and she had already gotten a vi worth 20 million yuan. Now, she has been promoted. No wonder some women always wanted to take shortcuts¡ªshortcuts were really fast! Compared to Cheng Lang, Cheng Xingyang was nothing. He was not even worthy of carrying Cheng Lang¡¯s shoes! ¡°Young Uncle, don¡¯t worry. I promise to work hard to repay your kindness.¡± Cheng Lang was now considered her sugar daddy; it was necessary to cajole her sugar daddy asionally. Compared to money, ego was nothing! Moreover, Xing Shu realized that Cheng Lang liked this very much. Was this a fetish of the rich? Chapter 17 Fooling Around With Men After replying to the email, Xing Shu closed the recruitment portal that she had been browsing in a good mood. She also ordered supper for herself and opened a bottle of wine. When she came out of the shower, the doorbell rang. Xing Shu thought that it was the food delivery and opened the door while drying her hair. Cheng Xingyang¡ªwho was standing outside the door¡ªnced at Xing Shu¡¯s clothes and a hint of shock shed across his angry face. Xing Shu took a step back and tightened the belt of her bathrobe. Why was Cheng Xingyang here? Cheng Xingyang looked at Xing Shu¡ªwrapped under the bathrobe¡ªand could not help but frown. ¡°You¡¯re going to open the door in this? Xing Shu, why are you getting so bold?¡± Not only did she dare to block him, but she also dared to resign? Who did she think she was? ¡°Xing Shu, even if I don¡¯t acknowledge you as my fianc¨¦e, there¡¯s no need for you to threaten me with resignation.¡± Cheng Xingyang suddenly saw the hickeys on Xing Shu¡¯s neck. ¡°What is this?¡± Cheng Xingyang was not a three-year-old child. He only felt his blood boiling. ¡°Xing Shu! Exin it to me!¡± He had left such hickeys on Xing Linlin¡¯s body countless times, so he naturally knew what the hickeys on Xing Shu¡¯s body represented. He felt proud andcent that there were hickeys left by him on Xing Linlin¡¯s body, but now that he saw the hickeys on Xing Shu¡¯s body, Cheng Xingyang felt that they were very ring. Xing Shu lowered her head to take a look. When she realized what Cheng Xingyang was talking about, she spread her hands frankly. ¡°State your purpose. Otherwise, leave.¡± Cheng Xingyang pushed Xing Shu away. ¡°Xing Shu, how dare you. You actually dared to make me a cuckold. You¡¯re finished! When I find that man, I¡¯ll definitely kill him!¡± Xing Shu stood by the entrance and watched as Cheng Xingyang walked around haphazardly. He even went behind the curtains and inside the cab. She looked at him with mirth. Coincidentally, the food delivery arrived. Xing Shu sat at the dining table and ate. She even poured herself a ss of wine. Cheng Xingyang searched for a long time but could not find anyone. He was so angry that his chest was about to explode. ¡°Xing Shu! Don¡¯t forget that you¡¯re still engaged to me! You¡¯re indeed as Linlin said¡ªa promiscuous woman who doesn¡¯t know etiquette, integrity, and shame!¡± Xing Shu snorted. ¡°Did Xing Linlin teach you what etiquette is while banging you?¡± Cheng Xingyang was pierced by Xing Shu¡¯s gaze. In the end, he clenched his jaw and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t it normal for men to fool around? But women can¡¯t. Women who fool around are loose. You¡¯re the youngdy of the Xing family after all. Do you know the consequences of fooling around with men?!¡± Xing Shu instantly lost her appetite. She did not want to listen to Cheng Xingyang¡¯s disgusting and warped logic anymore, and went straight to the bedroom to change. Cheng Xingyang was still furious when he picked up Xing Linlin¡¯s call. He turned around and saw that Xing Shu had changed and was about to go out. He could not help but frown and say, ¡°Xing Shu, where are you going sote at night? Can¡¯t you have some shame? Are you so desperate for men?!¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t you know if Ick men? Why? You¡¯re allowed to f*ck a prostitute, but I¡¯m not allowed to solicit men?!¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°Who the f*ck are you calling a prostitute?!¡± Even at this point, he did not forget to defend Xing Linlin. Xing Shu suppressed her frustration. Through the reflection in the elevator, she saw the hickeys on her neck. She was so confused by Cheng Xingyang¡¯s anger she actually went out wearing low-cored clothes. However, when she thought about how these hickeys were imprinted by Cheng Lang, she felt an immense sense of satisfaction knowing that she had exacted revenge on Cheng Xingyang. Everyone dismissed her as a harmless kitten, but they did not expect that a harmless kitten would extend its sharp ws one day. When the elevator arrived, Xing Shu ignored Cheng Xingyang¡ªwho was mad as h*ll¡ª and went downstairs to her car. Coincidentally, her good friend¡ªNie Xi¡ªcalled. ¡°Xing Shu, are you asleep? Care for a drink?¡± Nie Xi¡ªwho had just returned to the country tonight¡ªwas a woman with a rich nightlife. ¡°You¡¯re here?¡± Xing Shu started the car and thought that it would be good to go out for a drink. She had wanted to celebrate her promotion at home¡ªbut her good mood was ruined by Cheng Xingyang, so she decided to go somewhere else. ¡°I just got off the ne. How did you deal with that b*tch, Xing Linlin? She actually dared to hook up with Cheng Xingyang behind your back. Did she forget that her schooling was funded by the Xing family? If I were you, I would definitely tear her face apart!¡± Nie Xi had a fiery temper and said whatever she wanted. When Xing Shu found out two weeks ago that Cheng Xingyang had an affair, she immediately told Nie Xi about it. Nie Xi had been overseas then. She was so angry that shembasted over the phone. Nie XI would have dissed the adulterous Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin on her WeChat Moments the moment she found out about it if Xing Shu had not dissuaded her. Chapter 18 Are You Not Afraid of Getting Sick? Nie Xi had a wide circle of friends, and she was also from the Nie Family. Once she posted on her WeChat Moments, almost everyone in the upper echelon of society would know about the d*ck move of Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang. But Xing Shu had yet to fall out with the Cheng family for the time being, so she held back. Moreover, now that she had bedded Cheng Lang, she had exacted revenge on Cheng Xingyang. This was also much more effective than public cursing¡ªit was a punch to Cheng Xingyang¡¯s guts! ¡°How did I deal with her? Cheng Xingyang is very protective of her.¡± Xing Shu snorted. ¡°D*mn it! Is Cheng Xingyang blind?! What does he see in that b*tch, Xing Linlin?!¡± Nie Xi cursed. When the car arrived at the entrance of the bar, Xing Shu immediately saw Nie Xi standing at the door. Nie Xi was dressed very sexily, different from Xing Shu¡¯s gorgeousness. If Xing Shu was as gorgeous as a peony, then Nie Xi was a mboyant rose with thorns. Nie Xi immediately noticed the hickeys on Xing Shu¡¯s neck. ¡°No way, Xing Shu. Cheng Xingyang has already slept with Xing Linlin so many times, yet you still let him touch you? Are you not afraid of getting sick? I¡¯d better bring you to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°It¡¯s not Cheng Xingyang.¡± Nie Xi¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Although Xing Shu was beautiful, she was very straiced. Ever since her engagement to Cheng Xingyang, she had always kept a distance from other men. She even said that she wanted to wait until their wedding night to have sex for the first time. But how long had it only been since Cheng Xingyang¡¯s affair? She had already fooled around with another man behind Cheng Xingyang¡¯s back? Nie Xi had told Xing Shu a long time ago that it was very simple between men and women¡ªjump in bed when you meet one whom you like. As long as you were happy, nothing else mattered. However, Xing Shu had always disagreed with her. She did not expect Xing Shu to be enlightened during her absence overseas. ¡°Who is that man? How¡¯s his skills in bed? Tsk tsk, how many days has it been? They still haven¡¯t disappeared yet. It must have been quite intense, huh?¡± Nie Xi asked curiously. Xing Shu could not bring herself to discuss it so openly like Nie Xi, so she pulled her into a booth and sat down. Nie Xi grabbed her hand and raised her chin. ¡°Look, who¡¯s that?¡± Xing Shu followed Nie Xi¡¯s gaze and saw Xing Linlin, who was being harassed by a few men. Wearing the same overused look of fragility, Xing Linlin bit her lips as if she could cry at any moment at being surrounded by a few drunk men who spouted dirty talk. This was a famous members-only bar in Beijing called Sunset with membership avable only at a fee of a minimum of a million yuan. Hence, the client¨¨le was either rich or famous. Xing Linlin was only able to obtain membership here because of Cheng Xingyang. Xing Shu¡¯s eyes narrowed. She had been in the Cheng Corporation Group for three years and had earned assets worth hundreds of millions for Cheng Xingyang. All the mergers and acquisitions¡ªbig and small¡ªwere all closed by her. In the end, her hard work got her nothing in return. Instead, Xing Linlin was the one reaping all the benefits. When Xing Linlin saw Xing Shu, her eyes turned red. ¡°Xing Shu, help me¡­¡± Nie Xi cursed and stared at Xing Linlin, ¡°You b*tch, are you doing this on purpose?¡± Xing Linlin shivered in fear. Her lips trembled as she said, ¡°I¡¯m not. I¡¯m sorry. I just think that you guys are dressed very prettily today and are regrs at this bar. You can definitely think of a way to persuade them¡­¡± Her words conveyed two messages to the men surrounding her¡ªOne was that Nie Xi and Xing Shu were pretty; and the other was that they were regrs here and open to invitations. So, don¡¯t harass me¡ªI¡¯m a good woman. Go harass them. Even Xing Shu was amused by Xing Linlin¡¯s words. However, she was worried that Cheng Xingyang would appear. After all, Cheng Xingyang was on the phone with Xing Linlin¡ªprobably calling for help¡ªwhen she left the apartment. She felt disgusted at the sight of Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang and wanted to avoid them. However, when the men heard Xing Linlin¡¯s words, they surrounded Xing Shu. ¡°You b*itch!¡± Nie Xi was not going to take it lying down. She moved to p Xing Linlin, but Xing Shu held her back and led her to a crowded ce. ¡°Nie Xi, if you p her, it¡¯ll just make it easier for her to run crying into Cheng Xingyang¡¯s arms.¡± ¡°Go cry, I¡¯m not afraid of her!¡± Nie Xi was irate. Xing Shu knew that Nie Xi was not afraid. It was not just Nie Xi; even Xing Shu wanted to p Xing Linlin. However, this was a bar, and there were too many people. If they went up against Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin, it would only invite everyone¡¯s spection and implicate the Cheng and Xing families in the end. Chapter 19 Little Canary ¡°Now that you¡¯ve made a scene, you are mollified. But aren¡¯t you afraid that your brother will find trouble with you?¡± At Xing Shu¡¯s words, Nie Xi immediately fell silent, and her face turned red. It was very crowded on the dance floor of the bar. Coupled with the change to heavy drumbeat music, the whole ce was all astir. Xing Shu and Nie Xi got separated in the wild and swarming crowd. Xing Shu had no choice but to find a quiet corridor and call Nie Xi who was jostled around. When Nie Xi looked up and saw the tall and familiar man at the door, her heart skipped a beat. ¡°Xing Shu, where are you? I¡¯m fine over here. Just my luck¡ªI saw my brother. It¡¯s all that b*tch, Xing Linlin¡¯s fault!¡± Nie Xi was really irate to encounter this right upon her return. Xing Shu was about to persuade Nie Xi from fighting with Xing Linlin when an ominous, deep male voice emanated from the phone. ¡°Nie Xi, so you¡¯ve be more capable aftering back from overseas¡ªscolding people?¡± A chaoticmotion ensued immediately. Nie Xi went abroad a while back but in reality, she had run away from home. Her brother¡¯s name was Nie Heng¡ªa ruthless man. Among the most prominent families in Beijing¡ªthe Cheng family, the Liu family, and the Jin family¡ªthe Nie family was ranked second. Nie Heng was the sessor of the Nie family. After the call was hung up, Xing Shu was about to call her back when she suddenly felt a warm sensation on her back. Arge hand adorned with a Buddhist bracelet wrapped around her waist. Xing Shu looked up and saw a familiar face. ¡°Young Uncle?¡± Why was Cheng Lang here? Cheng Lang had an air of aloofness. He had already changed out of his ck and white suit and was wearing a white shirt. He lookednguid and casual. Under the dim light, he looked noble and elegant as usual, but his actions were not so elegant. Cheng Lang¡¯s fingers rubbed the hickeys on Xing Shu¡¯s neck suggestively. His fingertips were covered in thin calluses, and she trembled wherever he touched. Xing Shu narrowed her eyes and noticed there was a man behind Cheng Lang. Nie Heng was still in shock at Cheng Lang¡¯s actions. But after seeing Xing Shu¡¯s face clearly, his eyes lit up with interest. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you, Little Canary.¡± Xing Shu did not know that he was Nie Heng. Although she was close with Nie Xi, she had never been to the Nie family. However, she was familiar with Nie Heng¡¯s face. This was because two days ago, she had boldly slipped Cheng Lang a drink of very high-proof alcohol¡ªone that would render anyone hammered regardless of their alcohol tolerance level¡ªright in this bar. She then took the opportunity to leave with Cheng Lang. However, Nie Heng bumped into them just as they were leaving. Nie Heng had an imposing aura. He had the appearance of a Caucasian, with his deep eye sockets. When he looked at people¡ªwith drooping eyelids¡ªhe was like a vampire in the night. ¡°If you don¡¯t let go of him, I promise you that your hands will disappear.¡± Those were the first words Nie Heng said to her. Not to be intimidated, Xing Shu forced herself to look into Nie Heng¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡¯m the little canary he keeps as a mistress.¡± Nie Heng was astonished by her words, then the corners of his lips curled up sardonically. He did not stop her thereafter and Xing Shu sessfully brought Cheng Lang to her apartment. Xing Shu did not expect to meet Nie Heng so soon again. When she heard him call her ¡®Little Canary¡¯, her face heated up inexplicably. She gave Cheng Lang¡ªwho was still staring fixedly at the hickeys on her neck¡ªa cautious nce. A momentter, he asked the bar waiter for a shawl and draped it over Xing Shu¡¯s body, barely covering the mottled marks. Xing Shu was taken aback by Cheng Lang¡¯s caring actions and quickly tried to change the subject. ¡°Young Uncle, is this your friend?¡± When Nie Heng heard this, he was immediately amused. ¡°So, it¡¯s someone else¡¯s canary.¡± The word ¡°canary¡± wasced with mockery. Cheng Lang¡¯s hand on Xing Shu¡¯s waist gently rubbed twice before letting go, as if the tenderness earlier was all an illusion. The manager of Sunset walked over respectfully. ¡°Mr. Cheng. Mr. Nie. The drinks have been sent to the private room. This way, please.¡± The corners of Nie Heng¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°Cheng Lang, aren¡¯t you bringing your Little Canary along?¡± They were standing very close to the main entrance; the private room they were going to was quite a distance away inparison. Sunset was a premium hotspot of extravagance where the client¨¨le was divided into different sses. Patrons like Cheng Lang and Nie Heng were more suited for the quarters at the back. Unlike the wild dance floor in the front, the quarters at the back had an elegant environment¡ªmore desirable for romantic interludes. Chapter 20 Ambiguous Rtionship Xing Shu knew that she should not join them. She took a step back and was about to say something when she saw two people at the entrance¡ªCheng Xingyang and Xing Zewu¡ªXing Shu¡¯s elder brother. The siblings were not close as Xing Shu only joined the Xing family when she was 10 years old. Moreover, Xing Zewu¡ªjust like his mother, Wu Minxia¡ªthought the world of Xing Linlin. The Xing family was now in Xing Zewu¡¯s hands. Every time he came back from a business trip, he would bring back thoughtfully-selected gifts for Xing Linlin, while patronizing Xing Shu with items of convenience. Xing Zewu did not spend much time with the Xing family. He had his own vi, and rumor had it that he had a regr bed partner. Xing Shu felt that Xing Zewu and Xing Linlin had an ambiguous rtionship¡ªshe had caught them kissing before. Xing Shu believed that Xing Zewu was another one of the men that Xing Linlin had hooked up with. Xing Shu took a step back¡ªturned her back to them¡ªand buried her head in Cheng Lang¡¯s arms. Cheng Xingyang saw Cheng Lang and greeted him respectfully, ¡°Young Uncle.¡± He looked a little anxious because Xing Linlin was in trouble and wanted to leave after greeting him. But Xing Zewu¡ªwho was beside him¡ªnodded at Cheng Lang and said, ¡°President Cheng, I¡¯ve heard a lot about you.¡± Xing Zewu turned his gaze to Nie Heng and frowned slightly. ¡°President Nie, I didn¡¯t expect you to be here too.¡± Xing Zewu was abroad for the whole ofst year and had crossed swords with Nie Heng over an acquisition. Nie Heng was notorious in Beijing for not showing his opponents any mercy. Unlike Cheng Lang¡¯s aristocracy, Nie Heng was ruthless and cruel. Xing Shu came out of her reverie and her frozen brain began to work again. His surname was Nie¡­ So this Nie Heng should be Nie Xi¡¯s elder brother. While she was working things out in her head, arge and cold hand suddenly rubbed her ear. Xing Shu¡¯s entire body trembled, and her ear immediately turned red. Cheng Lang¡¯s actions attracted the attention of the three men. Cheng Xingyang was the first to speak. ¡°Miss Jin is back?¡± The words ¡®Miss Jin¡¯ dissipated the heat on Xing Shu¡¯s face. In the upper-ss circle, everyone knew that Miss Jin was a stunningly talented woman who was very dedicated to her research work. Rumor had it that she was on very friendly terms with the two elders of the Cheng family. Back then, the Cheng family wanted to form an alliance by marriage with Miss Jin, but was rejected by her as she wanted to study abroad. So, the marriage that Miss Jin rejected was to Cheng Lang? Xing Shu felt oddly ufortable. Cheng Xingyang was anxious to find Xing Linlin and left with Xing Zewu after some cursory greetings. As soon as they left, Nie Heng lit a cigarette. ¡°Speaking of Jin Yue, you seem to have a tacit understanding with her¡ªthe two of you have been wearing identical Buddhist bracelets for so many years.¡± Xing Shu lowered her eyes and took a step back. Trying to stir things up, Nie Heng continued, ¡°Little Canary¡¯s indeed easy on the eyes. No wonder she wasn¡¯t killed by you when she got close to you.¡± The hickeys on Xing Shu¡¯s neck had not gone unnoticed by him¡ªit was obvious they were by Cheng Lang¡¯s hand. Xing Shu smiled and pretended to be delicate as she pulled Cheng Lang¡¯s arm. ¡°Young Uncle, I¡¯m sorry. I was too nervous just now. I was afraid that my brother and fianc¨¦ would find out about us. That would be very messy.¡± Nie Heng dropped the cigarette he had just lit. It was rare for Nie Heng to show a look of shock. He stared conflictingly at Cheng Lang. This Little Canary was beautiful, but too pretentious. In addition, she was Cheng Xingyang¡¯s fianc¨¦e? Just what kind of fetish did Cheng Lang have? Cheng Lang lowered his head and caressed the top of Xing Shu¡¯s head. ¡°Good girl.¡± Xing Shu rolled her eyes silently. She hade to realize Cheng Lang liked women wheedling him! She adjusted her shawl and said to Cheng Lang, ¡°I shan¡¯t disturb Young Uncle. I¡¯ll leave first.¡± However, Cheng Lang pulled her deeper into the corridor leading to the quarters at the back. In the distance, Xing Zewu stood in the crowd and frowned. He felt that the woman beside Cheng Lang had a simr figure to Xing Shu. Disgust shed between his brows as he called Xing Shu; he rarely contacted Xing Shu. He was the sole heir of the Xing family before XIng Shu showed up. Then he suddenly had to share everything that belonged to him¡ªof course, he was unhappy. However, Xing Shu had also done something right¡ªshe brought home Xing Linlin¡ªhis beloved. Before the call was connected, Xing Linlin¡¯s weak voice came from behind. ¡°Brother Zewu.¡± Chapter 21 If Only Linlin Is Our Daughter Xing Zewu was no longer in the mood to ask Xing Shu. He put down his phone and turned around to hug Xing Linlin¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not to work here? Linlin, why didn¡¯t you use the card I gave you?¡± Xing Linlin bit her lip as her eyes reddened. ¡°The Xing family is already very good to me. How can I spend Brother Zewu¡¯s money? Moreover¡­ I¡¯ve had a falling-out with Xing Shu recently. Brother Zewu, I want to repay the Xing family¡¯s debt as soon as possible. Xingyang applied for me the membership for this bar. I only found out today that the membership costs a million yuan. I don¡¯t even know how to face him now.¡± Xing Zewu¡¯s heart softened. He loved Xing Linlin¡¯s openness and honesty. ¡°It¡¯s just one million. You can use my card to pay him back. Linlin, I¡­¡± Before he could finish, he saw Cheng Xingyang and a few others approaching. Xing Zewu had no choice but to keep quiet. Xing Zewu had confessed to Xing Linlin previously. She was very hesitant¡ªshe said that if she were to be with him, her rtionship with Xing Shu would be awkward and she was afraid that Xing Shu would not be able to take it. This made Xing Zewu hate Xing Shu even more. Meanwhile in the Xing family, Wu Minxia sighed and asked someone to clean up the room. Her husband, Xing Guotai, sat on the opposite couch. Wu Minxia¡¯s heart ached when she thought of Xing Linlin. ¡°That¡¯s what happened. I don¡¯t know what made Xing Shu so agitated that she actually ndered Linlin like this. I don¡¯t even know this daughter anymore.¡± When Xing Guotai heard this, he frowned. ¡°Hasn¡¯t Xing Shu always been very obedient?¡± Wu Minxia said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Xing Shu has won so many awards and graduated from Beijing University. I¡¯m wondering if she¡¯s arrogant and doesn¡¯t like Linlin because her results are too good. Linlin is kind and mild-mannered. She has been slow on the uptake since she was young¡ªwe hired so many tutors for her, but it still took us spending money to get her epted to college. That¡¯s why she feels inferior deep down and that she owes us. When she heard what Xing Shu said, she must have felt terrible.¡± Xing Guotai put down the newspaper in his hand and was about to say something when he saw the nannying down the stairs. ¡°Madam, Sir, when I was tidying up Miss Linlin¡¯s room, I found this.¡± The nanny took out a diary with Xing Linlin¡¯s handwriting on it. The entries started from when she joined the Xing family to her moving out of the Xing family when she was 18 years old. ¡°Aunt Wu can¡¯t eat spicy food. Remember not to put chili in the dishes in the future.¡± ¡°Aunt Wu ate more snacks today. Looks like she likes Matcha¡¯s vor the most. The snacks can¡¯t be too sweet.¡± ¡°Xing Shu is angry again today. I think it¡¯s because Aunt Wu hired a tutor for me. It made her feel that Aunt Wu cares too much about me. I rejected her before, but it was useless¡­ I just hope that I can study hard in the future and repay Aunt Wu and the others.¡± ¡°Xing Shu hit me today. Only then did I know that she hated me so much. I want to move out, but I¡¯m not an adult yet. I¡¯m so lost; I don¡¯t know what to do¡­¡± ¡°Uncle Xing always drinks and has gastric problems. I secretly put some gastric medicine in the study. I hope Uncle Xing takes care of his health when he¡¯s working.¡± ¡°Brother Zewu asked me what gift I wanted; I didn¡¯t want anything. My current life is already beyond my wildest dreams; I¡¯m very content. I remembered that Xing Shu wanted a watch, so I told Brother Zewu. However, when I gave the watch to Xing Shu, her attitude was very bad. She even said that I was scheming¡­ Although I live in the Xing family, I know my ce. I¡¯ve never thought ofpeting with her for favor. I just want to grow up and repay Uncle, Auntie, and Brother Zewu. Of course, I¡¯m most grateful to Xing Shu.¡± Wu Minxia read page by page. Every word and sentence was filled with gratitude and indescribable grievances. Xing Linlin was extremely close to them and had always wanted to repair her rtionship with Xing Shu, but she could not find a way. After Wu Minxia finished reading it, she shook with anger. She did not expect Xing Shu to be like this! ¡°Look at what Xing Shu did! I thought her rtionship with Linlin was really good, but I didn¡¯t expect the truth to be like this! She already knew to be two-faced at such a young age!¡± This diary was left behind by Xing Linlin a long time ago. It was very hidden, so there was no way that it was fake. Wu Minxia gritted her teeth. ¡°Xing Shu and Linlin came to the Xing family together. I treated them equally, yet in the end, Linlin was so kind, and Xing Shu¡­ Sigh, if only Linlin is our daughter.¡± Chapter 22 The Second Xing Linlin Xing Guotai¡¯s face did not look too good either. Every word in the diary was filled with concern and panic. How aggrieved Xing Linlin had been all these years? If they had known earlier, they would have stopped Xing Linlin from moving out back then! But no matter what, Xing Shu was their daughter. Xing Guotai sighed. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be angry. After Xing Shu marries Cheng Xingyang, we can bring Linlin back or buy her a vi next to our house. I heard that Linlin has been working hard, wanting to repay us. Zewu tried to persuade her and gave her a bank card, but she refused to ept it. She¡¯s too stubborn.¡± Wu Minxia nodded. She was extremely satisfied with Xing Linlin; but extremely disappointed with Xing Shu. Of course, Xing Shu was not aware that she had been ridiculously stabbed in the back by Xing Linlin again. She was about to enter the private room when her cell phone rang¡ªit was from the charity organization. She gestured to Cheng Lang and walked to a remote ce to answer the call. When Xing Shu received her first paycheck, she had transferred half of her sry to a charity organization and asked them to donate it to the orphanage¡ªRadiant Welfare Home¡ªthat she and Xing Linlin grew up in. The monthly donation was due today, but so many things happened recently that she had forgotten. A middle-aged man¡¯s voice emanated from the phone. ¡°Miss Xing Shu, good evening. We¡¯ve already sent this month¡¯s funds to Radiant Welfare Home. They have an uing event¡ªmaking dumplings with the children of the Home. As their biggest donor, the director has always wanted to see you.¡± ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll transfer this month¡¯s moneyter. As for making dumplings¡­ probably not. I don¡¯t know how to do it. Besides, I don¡¯t want the director to know that I donated the money.¡± Xing Shu shook her head. The middle-aged man said, ¡°Alright, I shan¡¯t disturb Miss Xing Shu then.¡± Xing Shu hung up the phone. She was about to go to the private room when she saw Nie Heng standing at the door of the private room, smoking. There was also a woman standing beside him. The lights in the corridor were dim, but Xing Shu still recognized the woman¡¯s face¡ªit was Nie Xi. Nie Xi took the cigarette from Nie Heng¡¯s mouth and deposited it in her mouth. Her upturned eyes looked at Nie Heng provocatively. Xing Shu froze for a moment. She remembered that Nie Xi was the adopted daughter of the Nie Family, and Nie Heng was the sessor of the Nie Family. The two of them were actually not blood-rted siblings. Xing Shu saw Nie Heng suddenly grab Nie Xi¡¯s wrist and push her into the washroom. The washroom door was not closed fully. Xing Shu saw Nie Xi being ced on the sink; her legs wrapped around Nie Heng¡¯s waist¡­ As the washroom door slowly closed, Xing Shu stood rooted to the ground; her body frozen. She had known Nie Xi for many years and had never known about their rtionship. Her mind had gonepletely nk at this sudden revtion. Didn¡¯t Nie Heng have a fianc¨¦e? The corridor was silent; amplifying the sounds from the washroom. Probably mindful that Cheng Lang was still waiting in the private room, Nie Heng thrusted hard and fast¡ªand it was over very soon. His mouth and cor were covered in traces of lipstick. Nie Xi got down from the sink with trembling legs and smiled. ¡°Brother, didn¡¯t my future sister-inw satisfy you?¡± Nie Heng patted Nie Xi¡¯s face cruelly and spat out words that cut like knives. ¡°Your sister-inw isn¡¯t capable of having an affair with a man.¡± Nie Xi instantly turned pale. Nie Heng adjusted his clothes and said, ¡°Come out when you¡¯re done.¡± The washroom returned to silence. Nie Xi adjusted her clothes with trembling hands. When she went out and saw the shadow at the corner of the corridor, she froze. ¡°Xing Shu¡­¡± Nie Xi did not expect Xing Shu to stumble onto her affair with Nie Heng and instantly panicked. She did not know how much Xing Shu had seen, but she knew that her actions were no different from Xing Linlin¡¯s to a certain extent. She frantically exined, ¡°Xing Shu, listen to me. Nie Heng and Miss Liu don¡¯t have any feelings for each other¡ªit was just a political marriage.¡± Rumor had it that Miss Liu was very averse to sex¡­ Nie Xi found many excuses to exin her deviant rtionship with Nie Heng. A storm brewed in Xing Shu¡¯s eyes. After a long time, she asked in a hoarse voice, ¡°Nie Xi, do you think Cheng Xingyang and I have any feelings for each other?¡± Nie Xi trembled, not knowing what to say. It was too much for Xing Shu¡ªthe person who had been self-righteously dissing Xing Linlin with her a moment ago had suddenly be the second Xing Linlin. Chapter 23 I¡¯ll F*ck Your Brains Out ¡°Xing Shu, you don¡¯t understand rtionships. I¡¯ve liked Nie Heng for more than 10 years¡ªsince I was young. The reason I ran away from home a while back was because he was going to get engaged to Miss Liu.¡± Because she liked him, she was willing to let him use her for sex. She could not help it. it was too torturous to love him¡ªshe could not leave him; she could not forget him. ¡°Xing Shu¡­¡± Nie Xi was a vivacious person who was not afraid to love and hate. She had never been so afraid. Xing Shu turned around and was about to leave when the door of the private room not far away suddenly opened. Nie Heng stood at the door, wearing a very smug expression. He then said callously, ¡°Little Canary, you¡¯d better forget what you saw just now.¡± It turned out that he had long known that Xing Shu was there, but did not care. Nie Xi could not take it anymore. She walked forward to p Nie Heng. However, her hand was stopped mid-air by Nie Heng grabbing her wrist. Nie Heng stared at Nie Xi and said with a faint smile, ¡°Go back first.¡± WItnessing this, Xing Shu¡¯s brows furrowed tightly. She looked past Nie Heng and met Cheng Lang¡¯s gaze. Cheng Lang was still perched atop his lofty altar¡ªholding a ss of wine with his fingertips¡ªwith nary a care. When he saw Xing Shu looking over, he patted the seat beside him. Xing Shu lowered her eyes and did not look at Nie Heng or Nie Xi. Everything that had happened today was too much for her. She walked towards Cheng Lang. As she got closer, she could almost feel his cial aura. ¡°Your shawl.¡± Xing Shu took off the shawl and ced it neatly at the side. Cheng Lang grabbed Xing Shu¡¯s wrist. ¡°Bad mood?¡± Rhetorical question . Of course, she was in a bad mood. Xing Shu felt like she had swallowed a fly¡ªa nauseating feeling that lingered¡ªand she could not spit it out. Nie Heng closed the door of the private room, shutting out Cheng Lang and Xing Shu. He continued to hold Nie Xi¡¯s wrist. ¡°Do you know her?¡± Nie Xi shivered. Even if she did not know Xing Shu, he should have stopped when he realized that there were people around, right? Nie Heng raised an eyebrow. ¡°You were the one who couldn¡¯t wait just now, weren¡¯t you? Nie Xi, how many times have I scr*wed you? Is there any point in being reserved now?¡± Nie Heng and Nie Xi were simr in certain aspects¡ªthey both spoke bluntly and paid no heed to anyone or anything. Nie Xi raised her other hand and pped Nie Heng with lightning speed. Bam!¡ªNie Heng¡¯s head turned to the side. He sneered¡ªlicked his lips¡ªand sneered again, ¡°Nie Xi, your wings have hardened, huh? Come to my ce tonight and I¡¯ll f*ck your brains out! You can choose not toe, but in the future¡­ don¡¯t look me up again.¡± Nie Heng turned around and walked into the private room. Nie Xi stood there with trembling fingers, alternating¡ªand trapped¡ªbetween love and grievance. She sent a message to Xing Shu with trembling hands. She knew that Xing Shu would not want to see her at this time, so she left first. After Nie Heng entered the private room, Xing Shu felt extremely ufortable. Nie Heng¡ªon the other hand¡ªseemed to have forgotten what had just happened. He deftly lit his cigarette as if Xing Shu was non-existent. Women were so slutty¡ªtreat them like animals or beat them up, but they would stille running lovingly the moment you beckon. Nie Heng took a puff of his cigarette and started talking about tonight¡¯s subject. ¡°That overseas nut is hard to crack. After dealing with it for more than half a year, we only obtained three mining rights; the rest is monopolized by K Group. Those people guarded against me as if I were a wolf.¡± Cheng Lang snorted, as he nudged the fruit juice to Xing Shu. ¡°Aren¡¯t you a wolf?¡± Xing Shu wanted to leave, but she did not know if Nie Heng would make things difficult for her if she did. She was d that Nie Xi had left first¡ªgiving her time to make sense of everything that had happened tonight. Nie Heng bit the tip of his cigarette. His sharp teeth felt like they were biting into an enemy¡¯s artery. ¡°If I had been born a few years earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have had to deal with those b*stards. If they didn¡¯t have more than 80% of the world¡¯s mining resources in their hands, I wouldn¡¯t have bothered with them at all. They¡¯re a group of barbarians¡ªpointing guns at my head if they don¡¯t get their way. Getting these three mines nearly cost me my life.¡± As Xing Shu listened to the conversation between Nie Heng and Cheng Lang, her mind gradually calmed down. The Nie family was in the jewelry business. There were too few mineral resources in the country, so they had to turn their sights overseas. Nie Heng had an aggressive personality and thepetition for resources overseas nearly ended in bloodshed. The leader of K Group was no saint either and the two of them were at a stalemate. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were calm. ¡°Doesn¡¯t the President of K Group have a well-known weakness?¡± Chapter 24 I Don¡¯t Like You The Chairman of K Group and his wife were very loving. More than two decades ago, he was on a business trip to China with his pregnant wife who gave birth during the trip. Their newborn daughter went missing not long after¡­ The scale of K Group was immense and had cut into the interests of many people. A rich youngdy who was born with a silver spoon¡ªand should be living in thep of luxury¡ªbut her whereabouts was still unknown till now. It was unsure if she was even alive. The Chairman of K Group sent people to China every year to look for his daughter. His wife would probably have copsed on the first day her daughter went missing if it were not for the support of her husband and son. Nie Heng smiled. ¡°Yes, this is indeed a big weakness. However, who can find a child who disappeared after being born more than 20 years ago?¡± ¡°The depth of love the Chairman¡¯s wife has for this daughter is a huge bargaining chip for you,¡± Cheng Lang said. China was still the territory of the Four Big Families. No matter how powerful K Group was, there were still some things that were out of their reach. If the Nie family agreed to help in the search, K Group would definitely be willing to make some business concessions in return. Nie Heng narrowed his eyes and nodded in agreement. Relieved at finding a solution to the problem, Nie Heng turned to Xing Shu. ¡°What jewelry does the Little Canary like? Take it as my greeting gift to you.¡± Xing Shu abhorred Nie Heng¡¯s attitude¡ªwomen were just toys in his eyes. ¡°There¡¯s no need to trouble President Nie.¡± Nie Heng red at Xing Shu menacingly for a long time. Xing Shu had the feeling that if she was not Cheng Lang¡¯s woman, she might have already died. After a long time, Nie Heng retracted his gaze and got upckadaisically. ¡°Alright, Nie Xi is still waiting for me. I¡¯ll leave first. See you around, Little Canary.¡± It was a thinly veiled threat. He was so menacing that even a casual smile sent chills down her spine. Xing Shu instinctively inched closer to Cheng Lang. Left alone in the private room, she asked softly, ¡°Young Uncle¡­ As a friend, you will persuade him, right?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Cheng Lang stood up and said indifferently, ¡°Don¡¯t get involved in the matter between Nie Heng and Nie Xi.¡± In other words, if Xing Shu disobeyed and insisted on getting involved, he would not help if things were to go awry. Xing Shu furrowed her brows and looked up at Cheng Lang. ¡°Nie Heng is engaged to Miss Liu; he and Nie Xi are brother and sister in name. What is the state of their current rtionship then? If people find out, what will everyone say about Nie Xi?¡± Nie Heng was a man with power and influence; the public would instinctively be tolerant of him. Nie Xi will be the one bearing the odium and brunt of it. ¡°Nie Xi asked for it.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s answer shocked Xing Shu¡ªit was almost cruel. Xing Shu was chilled to the bone. She knew Nie Xi well¡ªshe dared to love and hate fiercely, like a beast. This little beast would only restrain its ws and teeth¡ª and be obedient and sensible¡ªin the face of Nie Heng. It was wrong for Nie Xi to fall in love with Nie Heng, but what about Nie Heng? Was he meless? He was the horny b*astard who did not reject Nie Xi and even condoned her behavior. It may be that it was a ¡°waste¡± to turn away a woman who threw herself at him, but he should not have been so indiscriminate. The essence of humans was still essentially humanity; not beasts who thought with their lower bodies. ¡°As you said, it¡¯s expected for me to be scorned and excoriated when our rtionship is exposed.¡± Xing Shu suddenly looked up at Cheng Lang. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s expected for me to be excoriated because I cozied up to you with the intention of using you. There¡¯s no love between us, and I don¡¯t like you. But Nie Xi is different¡­¡± I don¡¯t like you¡­ Xing Shu¡¯s words made Cheng Lang frown instinctively. He did not like this sentence intuitively. Xing Shu noticed that Cheng Lang seemed lost in thought and quickly reacted. Why was she telling him this? He did not understand at all. ¡°Young Uncle, you don¡¯t have a fianc¨¦e, do you?¡± Xing Shu changed the topic. She did not want to be the third Xing Linlin. Whether or not Cheng Lang had someone in his heart, it had nothing to do with her. She did not forget her goal¡ªto exact revenge on a few members of the Cheng family through Cheng Lang. In any case, sleeping with a man like Cheng Lang was not a loss¡ªthe way the ¡°Buddha on Earth¡± was aroused in bed certainly made one feel a sense of aplishment. Xing Shu was also tawdry¡ªCheng Lang¡¯s dismissive attitude towards women and love made her want to sleep with him even more. It would be less problematic when they went their separate ways in the future, wouldn¡¯t it? Chapter 25 How Was The Negotiation? ¡°Not at the moment.¡± Cheng Lang unbuttoned his shirt, and his hand¡ªwhich was on Xing Shu¡¯s waist¡ªslid down gradually. Xing Shu looked up as Cheng Lang lowered his head. Their lips met, and ignited¡­ ¡­ When Xing Shu woke up, it was already noon the next day. Her phone was flooded with missed calls¡ªfrom Hu Jie, other colleagues in the department, and the boss of Lirong Corporation¡ªPresident Chen. However, President Chen only made one call; he had probably heard about her resignation and made a cursory call. Xing Shu thought of her appointment letter from the Human Resources Department. She was set to return to Cheng Corporation Group, so her cooperation with Lirong Corporation must not be left on such a note. She dialed President Chen¡¯s number. ¡°Miss Xing Shu.¡± President Chen¡¯s attitude was surprisingly amiable. ¡°I heard that you resigned? Have you found employment?¡± Without the prospectus, President Chen was not going to sign the contract with Cheng Corporation Group. However, he wanted to recruit Xing Shu. Xing Shu read between the lines and asked smilingly, ¡°President Chen, how was the negotiation today?¡± The workce was beset with duplicity. President Chen knew¡ªbut did not mind¡ªthat he got caught up in Xing Shu¡¯s trap. In fact, he even admired her strategy. ¡°Cheng Xingyang and Hu Jie are too immature.¡± That meant that they did not manage to get anything advantageous. Well, President Chen had single-handedly built up Lirong Corporation¡ªhe was an old hand in the corporate world. How could a pea-brain like Cheng Xingyang handle him? Xing Shu said, ¡°President Chen, the terms we discussed thest time are still valid. I¡¯ll sign the contract with you personally, but the date has to be postponed by three days. When my appointment for Director is confirmed, I¡¯ll definitely contact you personally.¡± President Chen said, ¡°Miss Xing Shu, you¡¯re only 23 years old, right? I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s a little difficult for you to be the director of a department in Cheng Corporation Group.¡± Xing Shu had joined Cheng Corporation Group immediately after graduation and had only three years of work experience. This work experience would trante to being only a small manager in a department in otherpanies, let alone the hypepetitive Cheng Corporation Group. President Chen thought that Xing Shu was young and fatuous, making bold promises. Xing Shu did not want to sound too pompous and put him off. ¡°President Chen, I saw an earlier interview¡ªI don¡¯t know who influenced you to divert Lirong Corporation from manufacturing parts to creating an agency for nurturing technical talents five years ago. You started working with the Ministry of Education to create two schools that specialized in nurturing talents for Lirong Corporation¡ªan innovation. But at the same time, yourpany¡¯s market value was also declining. This problem was a pain point for President Chen. When apany reached its peak, it had to innovate. At that time, everyone in thepany agreed with President Chen¡¯s decision, but they did not expect it to precipitate a disaster that spiraled to the extent of thepany being bought over. President Chen said, ¡°Miss Xing Shu, all this information is avable with some digging. Bringing up this problem only proves that you have indeed expended a lot of effort to acquire thepany.¡± ¡°But President Chen, I think you were too concerned with innovation and looking for new development opportunities back then, and forgot Lirong¡¯s core concept,¡± Xing Shu said. President Chen shuddered and tightened his grip on his cell phone. ¡°Continue.¡± ¡°Developing new products requires new parts andponents. At that time, the so-called innovation divested most of Lirong Corporation¡¯s resources, causing the production line to decrease. At the same time, you also introduced many expensive production lines, causing the cost of the product to rise and the profits to decline. Innovation became something that looked good on the surface, but had no tangible meaning. The corepetitiveness of Lirong Corporation was the quality of the parts. You were able to work with Cheng Corporation Group because of the assured quality of your products. However, you turned your focus to educational institutions. Your core business had already deviated five years ago.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s voice was neither fast nor slow. These were the biggest problems she discovered after her deep dive into Lirong Corporation. ¡°President Chen, you should know that apany must maintain its uniqueness in order to establish itself and remainpetitive, right? Only then can it not be easily reced, isn¡¯t it? Actually, President Chen, there was an interview back then that left a deep impression on me. I don¡¯t know if you still remember it.¡± Back then, President Chen had started his business from scratch and found sess early on. He was riding on the wave of sess. What had he said when the reporters interviewed him? He said that entrepreneurs nowadays were too impetuous and did not slow down to pay attention to the quality of their products. As long as the focus was on the products and improving their quality, sess was indubitable. Chapter 26 Forgotten His Original Intention In the beginning, President Chen valued the quality of the products and the reputation of thepany. Unfortunately, as people moved forward, they would slowly forget their original intention. This was the first time someone reminded him that he had forgotten his original intention after so many years. President Chen sighed. After a long time, he asked, ¡°When will Miss Xing take office?¡± Xing Shu smiled. ¡°Next week, if all goes smoothly.¡± President Chen said, ¡°Looking forward to working with you.¡± After hanging up the phone, Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief. She made herself a cup of coffee. Soon after, she received a notification on her cell phone from the bank¡ªthe money transfer to the charity organization waspleted. Her card bnce now was less than 20,000 yuan. Xing Shu did not have much material needs. Other than this small apartment and a car, the rest of her money was donated to charity. The director of the Radiant Welfare Home had raised her. She was already on herst breath when they found her. It was the director who paid out of his own pocket to send her to the hospital for emergency treatment. He had spent a fortune, and his wife even divorced him because of that. Xing Shu had always felt indebted to the director; so she donated all her monthly sry, after deducting her living expenses. Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s sry was not low, but in the three years after graduation, she had never bought any luxury goods. There was a birthday reminder on her cell phone¡ªfor her mother, Wu Minxia¡¯s birthday. No matter what, she had lived in the Xing family for more than 10 years; so it was still necessary to buy birthday gifts. But even if she spent the 20,000 yuan to buy gifts, Wu Minxia would probably not care for it anyway. Xing Shu thought about it and changed her clothes before going out. She decided to make something herself¡ªa cake. Wu Minxia had a sweet tooth, but she was afraid of getting fat. Hence, Xing Shu took great care to choose low-caloric ingredients at the supermarket. Just as she wrapped things up with the cake, Xing Shu received a call from her father, Xing Guotai. ¡°Xing Shu, where are you? Linlin is hungry.¡± It seemed like Xing Linlin was also attending tonight¡¯s birthday banquet. Xing Linlin had always attended every major family gathering. In that instant, Xing Shu did not feel like going anymore. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m still working overtime. I¡¯ll get someone to send the cake over first.¡± Xing Guotai nced at Cheng Xingyang¡ªseated opposite him; and next to Xing Linlin¡ªwho wore a dark face. President Chen had humiliated Cheng Xingyang in the negotiation with Lirong Corporation this morning. President Chen¡¯s sharp and acerbic remarks had rmed several members of the senior management in thepany. If it were not for his father backing him up, his uncle¡ªCheng Lang¡ªwould probably have already known. That President Chen was too vicious¡ªhe mmed all the M&A staff to the point of absolute imbecility. Just a nobody from a punypany¡­ The nerve of him! It was all Xing Shu¡¯s fault! Cheng Xingyang was filled with pent-up anger. Coupled with Xing Shu ignoring his calls, he was intent on giving Xing Shu a tongueshing the moment she appeared to vent his anger. However, Xing Shu still had not appeared. After hanging up the phone, Xing Guotai said, ¡°Xing Shu is still working overtime. She will probablye overter.¡± The Xing family was not aware of Xing Shu¡¯s resignation. When Cheng Xingyang heard this, he immediately mocked, ¡°Work overtime? Why is Xing Shu still working overtime now? Cheng Corporation Group has already fired her. She just doesn¡¯t want toe.¡± The atmosphere shifted instantly. Xing Linlin was the first to transform¡ªa hint of sadness appeared on her face, and she leaned toward Xing Zewu in a bid to distance herself from Cheng Xingyang. With a trembling voice, she looked at Wu Minxia and said, ¡°Aunt, I¡¯m sorry. Is Xing Shu still angry with me? Aunt, I¡¯m so sorry. Today is your birthday, and I made you angry¡­¡± Wu Minxia shook with anger¡ªher biological daughter actually made up an excuse not to attend her birthday party! Cheng Xingyang¡¯s presence exacerbated Wu Minxia¡¯s embarrassment. She took out her cell phone¡ªcalled Xing Shu¡ªand said brusquely, ¡°Xing Shu, Cheng Xingyang is also here. Why didn¡¯t you tell us that you¡¯re not working in Cheng Corporation Group anymore? Xing Shu, what¡¯s wrong with you? You¡¯ve been obedient since you were young. Are you trying to disappoint your parents now?¡± Biased parents would never admit that they were biased, let alone when the bias was toward an outsider. Wu Minxia sanctimoniously pushed all the me to Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu, I don¡¯t care what you¡¯re doing. Come back quickly!¡± She hung up the phone curtly. Xing Shu stared at the cake that she had baked, unable to take a step out of her apartment. It was impossible to fall out with the Xing family¡ªblood is thicker than water¡ªunless they crossed the line. Chapter 27 Still Have Not Made Her Yours? Meanwhile, at the Xing family, Wu Minxia said with a thunderous face, ¡°Let¡¯s eat first. We can¡¯t all wait for her.¡± Xing Linlin hesitated before taking the cake out from the fridge. ¡°Aunt, I baked this¡ªyour favorite matcha vor.¡± Wu Minxia¡¯s expression immediately softened. Her fondness for Xing Linlin grew further. ¡°Wonderful. Linlin, you¡¯re the best.¡± Xing Linlin pursed her lips and smiled, shifting her gaze from Cheng Xingyang to Xing Zewu. Xing Zewu was mncholic, but he still showed a tinge of tenderness when he met Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes. A whileter, the sound of a car¡ªXing Shu¡¯s¡ªemanated from outside the door. When Xing Shu entered with the cake and saw them happily chatting at the dining table, she immediately felt redundant. ¡°Dad, Mom, Big Brother,¡± Xing Shu called out, ignoring Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin. When she saw the cake on the table, she handed her cake to the nanny who was beside her. ¡°Put it in the fridge.¡± The nanny had worked in the Xing family for more than a decade and was very perceptive. She loosened her grip and the cake¡ªthat Xing Shu hadbored over for four hours¡ªfell to the ground with a thud. Xing Shu darted a re at the nanny. Disdain shed across the nanny¡¯s eyes, but she pretended to be guilty. ¡°Miss, I¡¯m sorry. This cake must have cost a lot of money. I¡­ I didn¡¯t do it on purpose¡­¡± Before Xing Shu could speak, Wu Minxia jumped on her. ¡°So what if you spent a lot of money? Is it as sincere as Linlin¡¯s handmade cake? Linlin even specially chose my favorite Matcha vor. What about you? You were still dawdling when I asked you toe home. You don¡¯t even know to greet your own sister and fianc¨¦ when you enter the house. Where have all your years of upbringing gone to?¡± Xing Shu had been so obedient in the past. However, when Wu Minxia thought of Xing Linlin¡¯s diary, she felt that it might all have been an act previously; and Xing Shu did not even bother to pretend anymore now. Xing Shu suspired. She was like an outsider in this family. She would only be a detestation if she stayed; she should leave. However, Xing Shu did not leave. Instead, she chose a seat and sat down. ¡°Mom, Happy Birthday. There¡¯s a double celebration in the Xing family today.¡± Wu Minxia¡¯s face was cial. She was irate at the sight of Xing Shu. However, Xing Shu¡¯s next words stupefied Wu Minxia. Xing Shu looked at Xing Zewu and said, ¡°Brother, shouldn¡¯t you put your rtionship with Linlin into action? I saw the two of you kissing three years ago. Don¡¯t tell me you still have not made her yours after three years?¡± Xing Zewu was dumbstruck. He did not expect Xing Shu to bring this up suddenly. After all, Linlin had told him that Xing Shu could not ept her good friend bing her sister-inw. The news was met with varied reactions. Wu Minxia¡¯s face lit up as she looked at Xing Zewu and Xing Linlin in disbelief. Linlin was such a good girl. Of course, she was worthy of her son. Once they get married, Linlin would be a legitimate member of the Xing family. ¡°Xing Zewu, you and Linlin, you really¡­¡± Wu Minxia was overjoyed. She could barely wait for them to register their marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau. Xing Zewu did not expect his rtionship with Xing Linlin to be exposed in such a way. Moreover, Xing Linlin had never given him a concrete answer. Now that Xing Shu had blown the gaff, perhaps he could finally confirm his rtionship with Linlin? Xing Zewu looked at Xing Linlin, only to see her in a state of panic. Under the table, Xing Linlin was holding onto Cheng Xingyang¡¯s clothes with a panicked expression. Cheng Xingyang desperately wanted to protect Xoing Linlin. He felt that Xing Shu¡¯s move of emotional ckmail was really vicious¡ªshe wanted to use the Xing family¡¯s kindness in raising Xing Linlin for more than 10 years to make Xing Linlin marry Xing Zewu! Xing Linlin gritted her teeth and cursed Xing Shu in her heart. B*tch! This nosy b*tch! Xing Shu felt great after dropping this bombshell. Nobody was in the mood to eat anymore, but Xing Shu¡¯s appetite became better. She lowered her head and took a bite of the steak. ¡°Brother, then I¡¯ll congratte you and Linlin in advance on getting married. I think the two of you are verypatible.¡± Xing Shu had never been so pleasing to Xing Zewu¡¯s eye. He looked at Xing Linlin tenderly and asked, ¡°Linlin, what do you think?¡± Xing Linlin bit her lip and tears fell. To Xing Zewu, they were tears of excitement; to Cheng Xingyang, they were tears of grievance. Chapter 28 When Will You Get Married? Xing Shu sneered. Truly a top-notch Green Tea B*tch , Xing Linlin did not need to stand up for herself. All she had to do was shed a few tears, and men would rush to her aid. With such expert moves, it was no wonder that she had the two men eating out of her hand. ¡°Xing Linlin, if you don¡¯t like my brother, just say it. We¡¯re a family. Mom and Dad won¡¯t me you. Don¡¯t be so ambiguous¡ªwhat do your tears mean? Do you agree or not?¡± Xing Shu pressed. Cheng Xingyang could not take it anymore and stood up. ¡°Enough, Xing Shu. Why are you so overbearing?¡± Xing Shu supported her chin with one hand and saidckadaisically, ¡°How am I being overbearing? This is my brother¡¯s business. He¡¯s not anxious; why are you so anxious? Do you have any issues with this marriage?¡± If Cheng Xingyang¡¯s feelings for Xing Linlin were too obvious in front of the XIng family¡ªwho were no fools¡ªthere would be h*ll when they realized it. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s body stiffened, and he wanted to kill Xing Shu. Xing Shu looked at Xing Zewu and disyed an earnest show of support. ¡°Brother, you must work harder. I¡¯m very happy to have Linlin as my future sister-inw.¡± Xing Zewu frowned as he looked at Xing Linlin¡ªhe did not understand why she was silent. Xing Linlin knew that if she continued to keep quiet, things would get out of hand soon. Her lips trembled as she said, ¡°Brother Xing, I know you¡¯ve always cared about me. Aunt and Uncle have been very good to me, but I¡¯ve always treated you as family. You suddenly brought this up, I¡¯m not prepared at all. I¡­¡± What a load of crap . Yet, it gave Xing Zewu hope. Xing Zewu breathed a sigh of relief; he had brought it up too suddenly. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll give you time to think about it.¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face was thunderous. How could his lover talk about marriage with another man?! Why didn¡¯t he realize before that Xing Zewu liked Xing Linlin? Butpared to Xing Zewu¡¯s feelings for Xing Linlin, Xing Shu¡ªthe instigator of the matter¡ªwas more hateful. He shot daggers at Xing Shu, but she was nonchnt. Xing Shu had eaten her fill while they were talking. She took out a tissue and wiped the corner of her mouth. ¡°Now that we¡¯re done talking about Big Brother, let¡¯s talk about me. Cheng Xingyang, do you have anything to say?¡± Cheng Xingyang stiffened, and his face turned even darker. Is Xing Shu taking this opportunity to propose marriage and trap him? Disgust shed across Cheng Xingyang¡¯s eyes, and hepletely lost his appetite. ¡°Xing Shu, you want to marry me sooner?¡± Cheng Xingyang tried not to make the disdain in his tone too obvious, owing to the presence of the entire Xing family. When Xing Linlin heard this, she secretly clenched her fists in anger. Xing Shu, that b*tch . No wonder she exposed her and Xing Zewu on purpose¡ªshe wanted to marry Cheng Xingyang sooner! Xing Linlin¡¯s nails dug into her palm, mangling it badly. She had deliberately led Xing Shu to discover her rtionship with Cheng Xingyang¡ªluring Xing Shu to that vi and letting her see them in bed. Xing Shu had stood at the door and watched ashen-faced as Cheng Xingyang pounded Xing Linlin in bed whilst caviling that Xing Shu was boring. Xing Linlin knew then that she had easily won. However, what happened tonight reminded her that as long as Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang¡¯s engagement was not annulled, she would forever be a mistress. She refused to ept this. Xing Shu did not expect Cheng Xingyang to misinterpret her words. Seeing his immense reluctance, Xing Shu found himughable. This man thought too highly of himself. ¡°Not marriage, but annulment,¡± Xing Shu said. When she returned to Cheng Corporation Group, Chen Ru, Wu Minxia and Cheng Xingyang¡¯s father would definitely not let her off. Instead of waiting for Cheng Xingyang to annul the engagement with her, she might as well dump Cheng Xingyang first. At the very least, it gratified her. Cheng Xingyang was stupefied. He felt inexplicably humiliated. He suddenly remembered the hickeys he had seen on Xing Shu¡¯s neck. It was a p to his face¡ªhis fianc¨¦e had bedded another man. Even if he did not love her, she was still his fianc¨¦e in name. Anger, ambivalence, jealousy¡­ Cheng Xingyang thought viciously: ¡°Why would any man like a bore such as Xing Shu? She¡¯s so uptight; she must be equally frigid and boring in bed.¡±
  • Green Tea B*tch refers to an ambitious and duplicitous woman who adopts an innocent and pure persona around men whom she finds useful and leverages her fake personality to manipte them for personal or material gains
    • Chapter 29 I Won¡¯t Annul The Engagement Xing Shu¡¯s words hit a nerve and Cheng Xingyang was so incensed that he blurted out, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Xing Shu? Can¡¯t get enough of your gigolo? Aren¡¯t you shameless? You¡¯re my fianc¨¦e, but you slept with another man. I¡¯m disgusted by the sight of you.¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s words made the atmosphere even weirder. Wu Minxia was already in a state of shock. Exacerbated by this new bombshell, she felt like she was going to pass out. With such a wonderful fianc¨¦ like Cheng Xingyang, Xing Shu still fooled around! She could not believe it¡ªpanicked¡ªand questioned impatiently, ¡°Xing Shu, is what Xingyang said true?¡± Xing Shu snorted. She did not expect Cheng Xingyang toy it bare; he must have a death wish. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, didn¡¯t you tell me that you have someone you like? Are you just stringing her along and have no intention of marrying her?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s words not only stabbed Cheng Xingyang, but also Xing Linlin. Xing Linlin clenched her jaw and tried her best to keep a straight face. She tried to convince herself that Xing Shu was trying to drive a wedge between them. Cheng Xingyang loved her very much and promised her many things, including marriage. It was Xing Shu who was too cheap and refused to let go of Cheng Xingyang. Cheng Xingyang choked on Xing Shu¡¯s words. He wanted to say: ¡°Of course, I want to marry her!¡± However, when he saw Xing Shu¡¯s bright smile, he found himself unable to say it out loud. What was wrong with him? The atmosphere became more and more subtle. Wu Minxia¡¯s sudden hysteria broke the subtlety. She grabbed Xing Shu¡¯s cor and roared, ¡°Xing Shu, what did you do?!¡± Xing Shu had been with Cheng Langst night. The hickeys that were about to disappear had been refreshed andid bare now by Wu Minxia¡¯s tugging of her cor. Wu Minxia was astonished. Then, she pped Xing Shu. ¡°How could I have such a shameless daughter like you! Get lost, you get lost!¡± Everything was over. Her daughter was fooling around with a man when she was engaged to Cheng Xingyang. If Chen Ru found out about this, the Xing family would be in danger. Chen Ru was a perfectionist and would never allow Cheng Xingyang to marry a promiscuous woman! How did things turn out like this?! Wu Minxia¡¯s fingertips trembled. She wanted to p Xing Shu again! However, she was so enraged that she could not raise her arm. She kicked herself for raising such a shameless daughter like Xing Shu. At the same time, she was worried about what the Cheng family would do. Xing Shu wiped the corner of her mouth.This p was much heavier thanst time. She should be sad; but she felt oddly carefree. Xing Linlin was ted by all this. Xing Shu fooled around? She had always put on a show of being prim and proper, but it turned out that she was so wanton in private. Xing Linlin feigned a look of shock and covered her mouth. ¡°Xing Shu¡­ you actually¡­ actually went behind Cheng Xingyang¡¯s back¡­¡± Xing Shu slowly straightened her cor. ¡°Cheng Xingyang kept a shameless b*tch on the side. Why can¡¯t I take revenge? Cheng Xingyang, there¡¯s something you¡¯re right about¡ªI can¡¯t get enough of that person indeed.¡± A gigolo¡ªa man who sold himself¡ªactually made Xing Shu willingly annul the engagement? This was too humiliating. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s chest heaved violently, and his eyes burned red from anger. Wasn¡¯t Xing Shu very good at risk-benefit analysis? How could she like a man who sold his body? How could she be so insane? Cheng Xingyang saw red. To his chagrin and grievance, his fianc¨¦e had abandoned him because of a gigolo. Xing Shu even said that she could not get enough of him. How could Xing Shu say such a thing? How dare she? ¡°I won¡¯t!¡± Cheng Xingyang said in a hoarse voice. He shot daggers at Xing Shu. ¡°I won¡¯t annul the engagement. Xing Shu, you¡¯re out of your mind!¡± He did not understand why he did not agree to annul the engagement; he only knew that he did not want to stay here anymore. Why did Xing Shu be like this? Cheng Xingyang admitted that he had never hated someone so much. He had to find the man who was scr*wing Xing Shu and tear him into pieces! To Xing Shu¡¯s surprise, Cheng Xingyang had reacted unexpectedly. She thought that the engagement would be annulled without a hitch. But when she saw Xing Linlin¡¯s pale face, she felt somewhat satisfied. It turned out that Xing Linlin was just a long-term bed partner to Cheng Xingyang. Chapter 30 Our Master Wants to See You However, Xing Linlin¡¯s sadness was barely sufficient for Xing Shu¡¯s appeasement. She still remembered the fury and humiliation she suffered when she caught Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang in bed. The humiliation and anger they felt now was nothingpared to her at that time. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, you¡¯re really magnanimous. Knowing that your fianc¨¦e made you a cuckold, you¡¯re still unwilling to annul the engagement. Do you have some strange fetish?¡± Xing Shu sneered. She gave everyone in the Xing family a sweeping gaze before she bent down to pick up her handbag. The Xing family¡¯s impression of her would changepletely after tonight; the Cheng family probably would not know about it just yet. After all, no one in the presentpany would spread such an ignominy. Well, other than Xing Linlin, that is. Xing Shu did not know what this woman would concoct. In any case, Xing Shu did not give a d*mn anymore. Now that things hade to this, she had no way out. The shackles of the Xing and Cheng families were a pebble in her shoe that gued her day and night. The sooner she removed them, the sooner she would be free. For some reason, she seemed to have sensed that Cheng Xingyang would not have annulled the engagement so easily. After all, he had talked about breaking off the engagement for years, but never acted upon it. That was why she chose Cheng Lang when she wanted to exact revenge on Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang. Cheng Lang was her trump card to annul the engagement; herst resort. As this trump card was too big a deal and was not under her control, she did not dare to touch it for the time being. Xing Shu walked out of the Xing family¡¯s house and let out a sigh of relief. She had never felt so relieved before. Next on her list was preparation of her employment document and wiping the smile off her colleagues¡¯ faces with her triumphant return! Xing Shu smiled at the thought of the prospect of a bright future. She opened the car door and got into the car. She had barely driven a distance when she was blinded by high beam headlights. She promptly stepped on the brakes. She thought that the high beams were just a case of carelessness on the other driver¡¯s part. But when she saw the car speeding towards her, she immediately turned the steering wheel to avoid it. Her car shook violently and crashed into the flower bed nearby. Xing Shu¡¯s forehead hit the steering wheel with a loud bam! She almost fainted from the excruciating pain. Xing Shu slowly recovered herself. She was about to unbuckle her seatbelt and get out of the car when she saw two men in front of her. ¡°Miss Xing, our Master wants to see you.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s mind was racing. She even wondered if these two people were assassins hired by Xing Linlin. Xing Linlin had been working in the bar for so long, so it was not impossible for her to hook up with someone with gangster ties behind Cheng Xingyang¡¯s back. ¡°Who is your Master?¡± Xing Shu pressed her forehead. The two bodyguards pulled Xing Shu out of the car dispassionately. ¡°Miss Xing, you¡¯ll know when you get there.¡± The muscles in their arms were bulging, and they emitted a cial aura; it was obvious they were trained in martial arts. If Xing Shu struggled, her arm would be broken in the next second. She could only bide her time and follow the bodyguards into the car. The car drove for half an hour. When Xing Shu saw the vi, she knew who the Master was¡ªCheng Xingyang¡¯s father, Cheng Gang. Cheng Gang was a director of Cheng Corporation Group and had probably received the news of her promotion¡ªto the position that belonged to Cheng Xingyang which Cheng Gang had fought hard for. He did not expect that it would be usurped by an outsider¡ªa spy he had sent to monitor Cheng Xingyang. A spy who was defiant needed to be reined in; the car ident just now was Cheng Gang¡¯s warning to Xing Shu. Xing Shu anticipated trouble from the Cheng family, but she did not expect it to be so soon. She whipped out her cell phone and instinctively wanted to send a message to Cheng Lang. She did not expect Cheng Lang to save her, but at least there would be someone to collect her corpse. She no longer counted on the Xing family. However, the moment she took out her cell phone, Xing Shu remembered that she did not have Cheng Lang¡¯s cell phone number. Their mode of contact previously had been email. Xing Shu smiled bitterly. Great, there was no one to collect her corpse. ¡­ Cheng Lang had just ended an overseas video conference. He rubbed his eyebrows tiredly. ¡°How¡¯s it going?¡± Jian Yaochuan¡ªwho was at the side¡ªhurriedly replied, ¡°President, we¡¯ve investigated. They are indeed nning a gathering in that building on Friday. Cheng Gang was mainly in charge of the funding back then, but the other directors also had their pockets lined.¡± Cheng Gan had misappropriatedpany funds. Other than a portion of the Cheng family, participants of the so-called Night of Debauchery included CEOs of otherpanies. That building was a nexus ofworking and connections for thepany¡¯s directors. Chapter 31 Purpose for Choosing Him Cheng Lang tapped his fingers lightly on the ck marble table. ¡°Cheng Gang has a big appetite. What has Chen Ru been doing recently?¡± Chen Ru was a blue blood. Even though she had been married for so many years, she was as imperious as ever. However, this pride had been pretty much chipped away by Cheng Gang¡¯s constant cheating. ¡°Chen Ru is still thinking of ways to win Cheng Gang¡¯s heart back. Her expectations of Cheng Xingyang are getting increasingly high. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s performance has been pretty good these past few years. Chen Ru wants to use this opportunity to repair her rtionship with Cheng Gang,¡± Jian Yaochuan reported. Good results? How could a ne¡¯er-do-well like Cheng Xingyang carry off the position of Director? Cheng Lang pondered. He immediately thought of Xing Shu and his heart skipped a beat. ¡°Give me her dossier.¡± Jian Yaochuan was confounded. He immediately sorted out Chen Ru¡¯s dossier and handed it to Cheng Lang. To his surprise, Cheng Lang took a nce and threw it into the trash can. ¡°I meant Xing Shu¡¯s dossier.¡± Jian Yaochuan was momentarily stunned before sorting out the file hurriedly and handing it over to Cheng Lang. If it were anyone else, they would have started screaming long ago. Cheng Lang had been celibate all these years; he had never mentioned any woman, nor had any romantic rtionships. Thus, when Jian Yaochuan went to Xing Shu¡¯s apartment for the first time¡ªhe looked calm on the surface¡ªhe was extremely shocked in reality. He had thoroughly prepared himself mentally before he went to Xing Shu¡¯s apartment so that he would not stare at Xing Shu when she opened the door. Now Cheng Lang wanted Xing Shu¡¯s dossier¡ªthe first time Cheng Lang was interested in a woman other than business partners. ¡°This is Miss Xing Shu¡¯s dossier. She¡¯s verypetent,¡± Jian Yaochuan added, but Cheng Lang¡¯s face was emotionless. Had he guessed wrongly? Did the President not care about Miss Xing Shu? Cheng Lang looked at the dossier impassively. However, when he saw the words ¡°Top Scorer of the National College Entrance Examination¡±, he raised his eyebrows slightly. He knew that thepetition for the National College Entrance Examination was very intense. He had thought that Xing Shu¡¯s results would be very good, but he did not expect her to be the Top Scorer. Her college results had been consistently excellent during her time in Beijing University. She joined Cheng Corporation Group immediately after graduation. However, when Cheng Lang saw her monthly sry of 50,000 yuan, he was slightly stunned. Notwithstanding Xing Shu¡¯s academic excellence, the numerous deals she had closed after joining Cheng Corporation Group only earned her a sry of 50,000 yuan? Themission from those deals alone was enough to buy a house in the capital, wasn¡¯t it? Jian Yaochuan had also noted this. ¡°I don¡¯t know if this is Cheng Xingyang¡¯s idea or Chen Ru¡¯s. Miss Xing Shu¡¯s sry has always been this amount.¡± Which outstanding graduate from other capital colleges did not draw a starting sry of a million yuan after joining arge corporation? Furthermore, most of the deals in the M&A Department were closed by Xing Shu, so Xing Shu¡¯s sry¡­ was really abnormal. Giving Xing Shu a sry of 50,000 yuan should be Chen Ru¡¯s idea, but Xing Shu acquiesced to it? Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes gleamed with interest when he thought of the well-behaved and sharp Xing Shu. ¡°Does Chen Ru have something on Xing Shu?¡± ¡°That was my suspicion too. After a deep dive, I found that it had something to do with the Radiant Welfare Home where Miss Xing Shu grew up, before the age of 10. The term of thend¡ªgiven by the government¡ªthat Radiant Welfare Home was sited on had expired. Logically speaking, it should have been auctioned again, but Chen Ru pulled some strings and dyed the date by five years.¡± The information Jian Yaochuan had dug up was very detailed. There was also information pertaining to Radiant Welfare Home. The term on thatnd had expired three years ago and several developers wanted to build hotels and amusement parks on it. The government had also wanted to put it up for a public auction but it was eventually left hanging. Cheng Lang flipped through the dossier and thought of Xing Shu¡¯s eptance of the position of Director. A faint smile brushed his lips. ¡°Won¡¯t Xing Shu offend Chen Ru by epting the position of Director? How would Xing Shu dare to return to Cheng Corporation Group when Chen Ru has this hold over her?¡± Jian Yaochuan looked a little awkward. ¡°Perhaps this is why Miss Xing Shu chose you, President.¡± Cheng Lang instantly understood¡ªXing Shu had been scheming from the moment she hooked up with him. ¡°Miss Xing Shu is very smart. For Chen Ru to agree to postpone it by five years, she must have signed an agreement. Therefore, even if the two of them fall out, Chen Ru won¡¯t be able to do anything to the Radiant Welfare Home¡¯snd before the five-year deadline. As for what will happen after that, Miss Xing Shu hasn¡¯t made any requests to you yet. Perhaps after the rtionship is over, she will do it then.¡± Jian Yaochuan¡¯s voice was very solemn. He was not too guarded in his words as he believed that Cheng Lang would not really indulge in affaire de coeur. Chapter 32 Stubborn Wretch Meanwhile, Xing Shu was escorted into the study. Chen Gang was sitting on a chair with a beautiful female assistant kneeling beside him, massaging his thigh. It was a very extravagant scene. There was a pile of documents in front of Cheng Gang. He threw one of them at Xing Shu¡¯s face. ¡°I thought you were a smart girl, Xing Shu.¡± Pain shed across Xing Shu¡¯s face as the file hit her in the face. She had always been adaptable to circumstances¡ªif she challenged Cheng Gang head-on now, she would only suffer a quicker death. The file that Cheng Gang threw over was the agreement she had signed with Chen Ru back then to extend the term of Radiant Welfare Home¡¯snd by five years. A piece ofnd was worth hundreds of millions, not to mention that she also had five years ofnd use rights. Hence, Xing Shu did not mention that her sry in Cheng Corporation Group was low because she had included the value of thend in her sry. Xing Shu picked up the file and looked at Cheng Gang. ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you mean, Director Cheng.¡± Cheng Gang eyes filled with venom. ¡°Void this agreement with Chen Ru immediately. Also, exin why you¡¯re going to be the Director. I don¡¯t like to waste my time on nonsense. Xing Shu, know this: killing you is no different from killing an ant.¡± There was a use in the agreement that was not in their favor¡ªif Chen Ru unterally breached the agreement, she would have topensate Radiant Welfare Home 200 million yuan. Apany would not be able to fork out 200 million yuan in cash, let alone Chen Ru. Now that Cheng Gang had his eyes on this piece ofnd, he wanted Xing Shu to void the agreement. ¡°Director Cheng, the agreement is very clear. I only received a sry of 50,000 yuan in Cheng Corporation Group all these years and I worked my a*s off for Cheng Xingyang on so many M&A deals. Both parties¡¯ contributions and gains are fair.¡± Xing Shu¡¯spetence propelled Cheng Xingyang into Old Master Cheng¡¯s good books and made him stand out from among the younger generation¡ªthis was not something that could be bought with justnd use rights. ¡°You stubborn wretch. Guards!¡± The door of the study was pushed open and a few tall bodyguards walked in. Two of them opened Xing Shu¡¯s mouth and stuffed a pill into her mouth. The other two men deftly unbuckled their belts. Xing Shuxin trembled and bit down on the pill. But they swiftly dislocated her chin, and she almost fainted from the excruciating pain. ¡°What do you want?¡± Terror filled Xing Shu¡¯s eyes as she tried to take a step back, but was held down firmly by the bodyguards. Cheng Gang pushed the female assistant away and walked over. ¡°I heard that you did not bed Cheng Xingyang all these years. You know my methods. If you don¡¯t want to be gang-raped, you¡¯d better void that agreement. Also, return the position of Director to Cheng Xingyang. Xing Shu, stay put in your ce as a manager. You¡¯re destined to work in the shadows for Cheng Xingyang ever since I learned of yourpetence. You¡¯ll never see the light of day for the rest of your life.¡± He sneered coldly and patted Xing Shu¡¯s face. ¡°Or let me make it clearer: be Cheng Xingyang¡¯s stepping stone and aid in his career advancement. Otherwise, I won¡¯t let you or any of the children in that welfare home off. Xing Shu, you¡¯re a smart person; you know what to do.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face turned pale as terror seized her. She did not know what drug they had forced down her throat. She felt very weak, and a stirring in her loins. The Cheng family was not simple, especially those on the Board of Directors¡ªall of them had ulterior motives and were ruthless. ¡°Cheng Xingyang said that you want to annul the engagement with him? Who do you think you are?¡± Cheng Gang stepped viciously on Xing Shu¡¯s hand. Xing Shu broke out in sweat and could not help but cry out in pain. Her eyes reddened from thebination of resentment and the effects of the drug. Cheng Gang¡¯s pressure became stronger, and Xing Shu felt the bones of her fingers about to shatter. Cheng Gang looked at Xing Shu. ¡°You were able to trick Chen Ru into signing this contract because you preyed on her love for Cheng Xingyang. However, your little tricks don¡¯t work on me. Your fate is in my hands.¡± Xing Shu bit her lips until they were bloodied. She was in so much pain that she almost fainted. Cheng Gang was a master at this¡ªalternating the pressure expertly¡ªjust as Xing Shu was about to faint from the pain, he retracted his foot. Xing Shu panted heavily, and she could not see straight. Cheng Gang¡¯s cold voice rang. ¡°I¡¯ll let you live for the time being. When they¡¯ve had their fill of you, you¡¯ll go back to being Cheng Xingyang¡¯s stepping stone.¡± The next sound she heard was of a belt hitting the ground. Chapter 33 Cheng Lang Is Here ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ don¡¯t¡­¡± Xing Shu trembled. A tsunami of panic flooded her heart. She wanted to ask for help, but her fingers were trembling. For the first time, she prayed to the heavens to send someone to save her¡­ even if it was Cheng Xingyang¡­ Xing Shu bit her lip. She felt a man¡¯s hand touching her chest and about to rip her clothes off. Just then, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Sir, Cheng Lang suddenly came over.¡± Cheng Gang thought that he had heard wrongly. Why was Cheng Lang here? He frowned and nced at Xing Shu before looking at the bodyguards. ¡°Keep an eye on her. Don¡¯t let her make a sound.¡± The bodyguard retracted his hand from Xing Shu¡¯s chest and nodded respectfully. Cheng Gang went downstairs and saw Cheng Lang sitting on the couch with his assistant¡ªJian Yaochuan¡ªbeside him. This was the first time Cheng Lang hade to Cheng Gang¡¯s house. Cheng Lang was very aloof and seldom interacted with the rest of the Cheng family. Chen Ru walked over and politely asked someone to serve fruits. Seeing that the female assistant was not with Cheng Gang, she heaved a sigh of relief. This was not the first time Cheng Gang had brought a woman home. In the beginning, Chen Ru often fought with Cheng Gang over that, to the extent where everyone in the Cheng family knew about it. However, the kerfuffles led to insane reprisals from Cheng Gang. Chen Ru had been a full-time housewife since the early days of her marriage. But when she realized that Cheng Gang was unreliable, she started her ownpany. With Cheng Corporation Group as her backing, thepany had developed quite well over the years. But the profits were insignificant to the Cheng family who could not give a tinker¡¯s d*mn. Eventually, Chen Ru figured that as long as she took care of her son¡ªCheng Xingyang¡ªshe could win Cheng Gang back. After all, Cheng Gang had so many women, but he did not have an illegitimate child. Cheng Xingyang was still Cheng Gang¡¯s only son, so he would naturally value him. Chen Ru forced a smile. ¡°Cheng Lang, you¡¯re here sote at night. Did something happen at thepany?¡± Cheng Lang drank his teackadaisically and made no efforts to answer. Jian Yaochuan¡ªwho was behind him¡ªreplied, ¡°Madam Chen, someone stopped the President¡¯s car tonight. It was a pregnant woman.¡± A pregnant woman walked in. She touched her stomach and cried the moment she saw Cheng Gang. Cheng Gang¡¯s expression darkened. He did not remember this woman at all. Chen Ru¡¯s expression was even darker, and her voice turned cold. ¡°What is the meaning of this?¡± She looked at Cheng Lang and bit her lip, panicking. Cheng Lang put down his cup. ¡°This woman has been following me since I left Cheng Corporation Group. She even had the audacity to stop my car. After questioning her, it turns out that she is one of Second Brother¡¯s flings.¡± The pregnant woman¡¯s voice was hoarse. ¡°Mr. Cheng, I¡¯ve been trying to see you, but the people from Cheng Corporation Group won¡¯t let me in at all. Your wife has also been keeping me from seeing you. She even wants me to abort this child.¡± She looked at Chen Ru with hatred. Chen Ru¡¯s throat tightened, and she kept clenching and unclenching her hands that were on her knees. Old Master Cheng did not interfere with the bedroom activities of his children. It did not matter even if there were illegitimate children, as long as they were of outstanding caliber. However, Chen Ru did not allow the existence of illegitimate children. She would not allow anyone to threaten Cheng Xingyang¡¯s position, so she dealt with those pregnancies before they became a threat. However, she did not expect this woman to have the guts to stop Cheng Lang¡¯s car. Cheng Gang was furious. He gave the bodyguard at the door a look, and someone immediately pulled the pregnant woman away. He looked at Cheng Lang and smiled. ¡°Cheng Lang, I¡¯m sorry for making a fool of myself tonight.¡± ¡°Second Brother¡¯s domestic matters are an eye-opener for me.¡± Cheng Lang said indifferently. He nced at the pregnant woman¡¯s back and then his gaze stopped on Chen Ru. There was no emotion in his eyes, but his gaze still made Chen Ru feel unbearable. ¡°I don¡¯t want another woman to stop my car next time. The shares of Cheng Corporation Group must not be affected by the Director¡¯s private life.¡± Cheng Lang was smiling, but the aura made Cheng Gang break out in cold sweat. Cheng Gang was no longer as domineering as he had been earlier with Xing Shu. He felt a chill run down his spine when Cheng Lang looked at him. ¡°Second Brother¡¯s mess this time is really ridiculous.¡± Cheng Lang called Cheng Gang Second Brother, but his attitude was not that of a junior. He slowly stood up. ¡°It¡¯s the same for my nephew, Cheng Xingyang. It¡¯s none of my business if you want to fool around. But I don¡¯t like these women bothering me.¡± Chapter 34 Keep Tabs on Cheng Lang Cheng Gang¡¯s face darkened. He finally knew why Cheng Lang had removed Cheng Xingyang from his position. It must have been that the woman Cheng Xingyang had kept in the vi in the suburbs had provoked Cheng Lang! The nerve of her! He slowly clenched the hand by his leg, wishing he could get rid of that woman right now! Then he thought of the pregnant woman who had stopped Cheng Lang¡¯s car tonight. No wonder Cheng Lang hade over sote at night. Their amours had dimoded Cheng Lang twice in a row and the pregnant woman tonight was thest straw. If there were to be a next time¡ªnot just Cheng Xingyang¡¯s position as Director¡ªeven his own position on the Board of Directors would be in jeopardy! Cheng Gang was very angry and resentful. But owing to the fact that Cheng Lang held 51% of the shares of Cheng Corporation Group, he had absolute power in Cheng Corporation Group and everyone served at his pleasure. He could not afford to provoke Cheng Lang at all, at least not now. ¡°Cheng Lang, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll handle these people. I am aware of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s affair. Did you promote Xing Shu?¡± On the way down to meet Cheng Lang, Cheng Gang had suspected that he was here for Xing Shu, thinking that they might be involved. Otherwise, why would he promote Xing Shu out of so many people in thepany? But on second thoughts, Xing Shu was the only one in the M&A Departmentpetent to fill the position of Director. Cheng Lang only had to dig a little and he would have found that many of M&A deals were closed by Xing Shu. Xing Shu¡¯spetence was indubitable, and that was why Cheng Gang was determined to keep her under his thumb. ¡°Who else could it be if not Xing Shu?¡± Cheng Lang t out counter-questioned. If there was really something going on between Cheng Lang and Xing Shu, he would not have been so candid. Cheng Gang was deeply relieved. He was in such a hurry to ruin Xing Shu tonight because he had been afraid that Xing Shu would hook up with Cheng Lang. Now that his doubts had been dispelled, there was no need for him to be so ruthless to Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu is indeedpetent. I¡¯ll get Cheng Xingyang to learn from her,¡± Cheng Gang said. Cheng Lang nced upstairs indifferently, then casually looked away. ¡°I have something on, so I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Cheng Gang could not wait for him to leave. He gave Chen Ru a look and she quickly sent him off. When Cheng Lang¡¯s iconic car was finally out of sight, Chen Ru and Cheng Gang¡¯s faces darkened. Cheng Gang raised his hand and pped Chen Ru. ¡°Look at the mess you made. Are you satisfied now?¡± The p tilted Chen Ru¡¯s face. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that woman to dare to stop Cheng Lang.¡± Cheng Gang snorted. ¡°There won¡¯t be a next time!¡± Chen Ru took a deep breath and exhaled in acquiescence; Cheng Gang had long worn away her pride. Cheng Gang went upstairs. As soon as he pushed open the door, he caught the whiff of blood in the room. He looked up and saw that Xing Shu was holding ss shards in her hand and had cut her thigh. The drug would make one lose consciousness; she had resorted to this in order to stay awake. To keep Xing Shu quiet, the bodyguard stuffed a towel into her mouth and tied her up so that she could not hurt herself again. The effects of the drug was taking a toll on Xing Shu; she broke out in cold sweat. When she saw Cheng Gang return, she was terrified but forced herself to calm down. Cheng Gang removed the towel from Xing Shu¡¯s mouth and said, ¡°Xing Shu, I can let you off tonight. I can also leave that piece ofnd housing Radiant Welfare Home alone for now. The condition is you keep tabs on Cheng Lang for me.¡± He spoke nonchntly, with nary a worry that Xing Shu would reject him at all. ¡°You can also take up the position of Director¡ªbut mind you, you¡¯re only warming the seat for Cheng Xingyang. He will resume his rightful ce sooner orter. You¡¯ll be my spy from now on. If Cheng Lang gets close to any woman, let me know immediately.¡± Never in his wildest dreams would he have thought that the woman closest to Cheng Lang was Xing Shu! Xing Shu sneered silently and slowly got up. The bodyguards did not stop her. She was in a sorry state and could barely stand from the pain. Despite that, she poised herself to give Cheng Gang a steely look, unmistakably filled with pure hatred. ¡°Xing Shu, continue looking at me like that, I promise you that you won¡¯t live to see tomorrow.¡± Cheng Gang gave a dismissive swat of his hand. ¡°Now, get lost. Keep me updated on Cheng Lang¡¯s whereabouts.¡± The Director of M&A often needed to go to the top floor for meetings, so it was a position that could get close to Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang did not trust anyone on Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s Board of Directors. Yet, he had just acknowledged Xing Shu¡¯spetence and seemed to want to groom her. Cheng Gang sneered. Unfortunately, Xing Shu was a marite controlled by him. Once she outlived her usefulness, she would be cast aside. His son would never marry such a scheming woman. Chapter 35 Did You Come Specially to Save Me? Xing Shu lowered her eyes and thought of the gift she had prepared for Cheng Gang and Cheng Xingyang on Friday. She licked the blood at the corner of her mouth somewhat maniacally. Her sufferance of their oppression was driven to the brink, like a volcano about to erupt. She would definitely remember tonight¡¯s humiliation. Xing Shu said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Director Cheng. I¡¯ll definitely keep an eye on Cheng Lang.¡± Cheng Gang knew that Xing Shu would do it. Disgust shed across his eyes. ¡°Then why aren¡¯t you getting lost?¡± It was as if she should be grateful that he had let her off. Xing Shu slowly moved her feet, simmering. The situation today arose from abination of several factors¡ªher stupidity, Cheng family¡¯s viciousness and the Xing family. Xing Guotai and Wu Minxia had received too many favors from Cheng Gang and the businesses between the two families had been very closely intertwined in the past decade. Xing Guotai and Wu Minxia were at the mercy of Cheng Gang, let alone Xing Shu. Cheng Gang was used to being imperious. It never urred to him that a pawn or marite¡ªto rebel, is human. When Xing Shu got to the door, she saw Chen Ru sitting on the couch, covering her face and crying. She looked away, finding it ridiculous. These imperious people had their nose in the air to those they think are beneath them and yet, cower in front of bigger fish. This world s*cks! Xing Shu gritted her teeth and put one foot in front of the other. Blood oozed from the wound on her leg¡ª¡ªand trickled down her thigh, onto the ground¡ªand left behind flecks of blood. However, Xing Shu seemed to not feel the pain as she trudged silently with an impassive face. She saw a car waiting not far away¡ªabout a hundred meters away from the vi¡ªand the man standing in front of the car. He stood silently in the quiet night. There seemed to be a country mile between them. After a considerable time, Cheng Lang gently patted the car and beckoned to Xing Shu¡ªjust like when he patted the seat beside him in the private room at Sunset bar. Xing Shu admitted that a zillion thoughts ran through her mind when she heard Cheng Lang hade. But when she did not see him downstairs, those thoughts disappeared. Cheng Lang was still perched up high, atop his altar. He did not care for anyone, nor would hee for her. However, seeing him waiting here now, her cold heart seemed to slowly begin to beat again. Cheng Lang had the world at his feet. Winning a woman¡¯s heart was just as easy. Xing Shu¡¯s mind went nk as she instinctively trudged towards him. Cheng Lang was really something¡ªhe was able to nearly reduce her to tears just by standing there. Xing Shu blinked her eyes. When she reached him, she did not call him ¡± Young Uncle¡± in her usual seductive tone. She did not dare to speak, afraid that tears would erupt the moment she opened her mouth. She walked past him and got into the car. Just let her kid herself. Just let him be the mirage in the desert. Just pretend that¡­ he was standing here waiting for her. Cheng Lang stood there for a while before getting into the car. Xing Shu leaned against the car window. As Cheng Lang closed the car door, she looked up at him. She was very tired and her throat seemed to be on fire. As the car moved, shey on Cheng Lang¡¯s shoulder. Then, her body slowly slid down until shey in hisp. This position was veryfortable. When she looked up, she could see his sharp chin. ¡°Young Uncle, did youe specially to save me tonight?¡± Xing Shu could not help but ask. She did not like deceiving herself¡ªthat momentary self-deception just now was enough. She needed to be clear-headed and free of any wishful thinking. Cheng Lang held onto Xing Shu¡¯s waist to prevent her from falling. While his action was tender, his answer was cial. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Xing Shu was not really disappointed. She slowly closed her eyes. ¡°Good that you did not. Otherwise, I¡¯m afraid that I¡¯ll fall in love with you.¡± Xing Shu did not think that Cheng Lang would reply. She heard a faint ¡°Okay¡± just as she drifted to sleep. The good thing about Cheng Lang was that he did not give people false hope. It was always very clear-cut with him. The car stopped at Manor No. 1. The concierge doctor was already waiting there. Amidst her sleep, Xing Shu felt someone touching her thigh, as if bandaging her wound. Her body surged with heat. She wanted to turn over, but someone held her wrists tightly. Chapter 36 Young Uncle, Don¡¯t You Want Me? ¡°It¡¯s hot¡­¡± Xing Shu muttered. She frowned and leaned towards the cooling object. Cheng Lang helped Xing Shu up and applied the ice pack to her face. Xing Shu¡¯s brows rxed and she leaned into his arms peacefully. The doctor heaved a sigh of relief and continued to bandage the wound on Xing Shu¡¯s leg. Then, he gave her another injection. ¡°She¡¯ll be fine after a nap. Don¡¯t worry, Sir. However, thisdy has a weak constitution. You need to be more mindful.¡± Cheng Lang put down the ice pack and wiped the sweat on Xing Shu¡¯s forehead with a handkerchief. When Jian Yaochuan saw this upon his return after sending the doctor off, he did not know what to make of it. So, did he or did he not care about Miss Xing Shu? If he did not care, why did he immediately go to Cheng Gang¡¯s ce in the middle of the night when he heard that something had happened to Miss Xing Shu? If he cared, why did he deny it when Miss Xing Shu asked if he hade specially over? Jian Yaochuan had been with Cheng Lang for many years and knew him well. He knew Cheng Lang¡¯s views of rtionships were that they were a burden. He believed that he needed to be unshackled by rtionships in order to be clear-headed¡ªa conclusion Cheng Lang came to after years of corporate warfare. That was his secret to decisive strikes and sweeping victories. However, Miss Xing Shu was different. She was a force of nature that crashed into Cheng Lang¡¯s world. She burned like a fire, melting Cheng Lang¡¯s iciness with her passion. When ¡°Buddha on Earth¡± meets a vixen, it¡¯s hard to say who will prevail¡­ Jian Yaochuan smiled as the cheeky thoughts ran through his mind. ¡°President, the overseas video conference¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, Xing Shu¡ªwho was in Cheng Lang¡¯s arms¡ªwoke up. Her throat hurt and she was unable to speak. Cheng Lang shot a look at Jian Yaochuan, signaling him to be quiet. Then, he picked up the ss of water by the side and brought it to Xing Shu¡¯s mouth. Xing Shu took a few sips and surveyed her surroundings¡ªshe knew they were in Manor No. 1. Her body softened and she sank into Cheng Lang¡¯s arms. ¡°Young Uncle, are my fingers broken?¡± Her entire body was in so much pain; she could no longer tell where it hurt more. ¡°I was almost¡­¡± Xing Shu¡¯s voice trembled. Only then did she start to feel afraid. She was afraid of being raped by Cheng Gang¡¯s bodyguards; afraid that Cheng Gang would kill her there and then. She looked down at her bandaged hands. Looking at theyers andyers of bandage on her hands, she could no longer hold back her tears; and they flowed like a broken tap. She could not even move her fingers. Was she crippled? Panic seized Xing Shu. Her tears dampened the front of Cheng Lang¡¯s shirt. Cheng Lang was at a loss. A rare look of confusion appeared on his usually impassioned face. He had thought that Xing Shu was not afraid¡ªalthough she was in a sorry state when she got into the car, she was very calm. Before Cheng Lang could figure it out, Xing Shu¡¯s arm wrapped around his neck. She pressed him against the couch before he could react and nted kisses hungrily on his face. Jian Yaochuan quickly retreated with all the surrounding servants. ¡°Xing Shu.¡± Cheng Lang raised his hand and tried to push her away. Xing Shu¡¯s face was flushed; she was probably still under the effects of the drug earlier. Her bandaged hands could not unbutton Cheng Lang¡¯s shirt, so she leaned over impatiently and used her teeth. Cheng Lang pinched her chin and forced her to look up at him. Xing Shu¡¯s mouth was red, and so were the corners of her eyes. She licked the corners of her mouth and looked at him innocently. Cheng Lang¡¯s breathing instantly became heavier. ¡°You¡¯re really¡­¡± Really what? Xing Shu smiled, and her reddened eyes became even more seductive. ¡°Young Uncle, don¡¯t you want me?¡± Perhaps it was the effects of the drug, or perhaps it was the apprehension and fear in her heart. Xing Shu desperately needed to do something to prove that she was still alive and that everything in front of her was real. Unfortunately, Cheng Lang had no intention of submitting to Xing Shu. He checked the temperature of Xing Shu¡¯s forehead. Sure enough, she was already running a fever. He carried her and walked towards the second floor. Xing Shu tried her best to open her eyes to see his expression, but she was too tired and fell asleep. The doctor was immediately recalled after barely setting foot out of the ce. He gave Xing Shu an infusion overnight. Manor No. 1 was in a tizzy the entire night. The manor¡¯s butler, Liu Song, kept pacing around the living room and asked Jian Yaochuan from time to time, ¡°Do we need to prepare some chicken soup for Miss Xing Shu? It¡¯s freshly delivered this morning. There¡¯s also cordyceps.¡± Jian Yaochuan knew that the butler had misunderstood. The fevered Xing Shu vomited and criedst night. Now, the entire Manor No. 1 thought that Xing Shu was pregnant. Chapter 37 Am I Dreaming? ¡°No need, Uncle Liu. Miss Xing Shu just has a normal fever,¡± Jian Yaochuan exined. However, Liu Song was someone who could not stay idle. In the end, he went to the kitchen to prepare chicken soup. At the thought of Xing Shu¡¯s slight frame, he instructed the kitchen to prepare nourishing food. Hands sped behind his back, Liu Song supervised the work in the kitchen. All the servants in the manor were extremely curious. Cheng Lang had always been very aloof and there were only a few people who could visit Manor No. 1. Although Xing Shu had only been here twice, she was carried in by Cheng Lang each time. ¡°Will Miss Xing Shu be the future mistress of the manor? But aren¡¯t Sir and Miss Jin a couple?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Miss Jin is very beautiful andes from a good family background. She¡¯s also very dedicated to her research work overseas. Of course, Miss Xing Shu isn¡¯t bad either. I wonder which family she¡¯s from.¡± Liu Song heard the servants¡¯ idle talk and coughed twice. The servants quickly fell silent. Liu Song carried the soup to the second floor and knocked on the door gently. After a restless night, Xing Shu was still asleep. Liu Song waited for a while before turning around and going to the adjacent study. Cheng Lang was still in a meeting. He was wearing a suit and looked calm. Liu Song did not want to disturb him and brought a cup of coffee in. Cheng Lang nced at him and asked, ¡°Is she awake?¡± Liu Song¡¯s eyes lit up. When Cheng Lang was working, he would not ask about irrelevant matters. He replied excitedly, ¡°She¡¯s not awake yet. I had the kitchen prepare chicken soup. It¡¯s being kept warm in the kitchen.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Cheng Lang shifted his focus back to theputer. ¡°Continue.¡± Liu Song saw that Cheng Lang was going back to work, so he quietly left. Xing Shu was woken up by the ringtone of her cell phone. She touched the bottom of her pillow¡ªbut the moment she moved¡ªshe felt an intense pain in her fingers. She was instantly jolted to consciousness and surveyed the surroundings slowly. This was Manor No.1; and this was Cheng Lang¡¯s room. Xing Shu had a high fever the entire night. Her fever had subsided. But she was very dehydrated and her lips were dry and cracked. She struggled to get up. Just then, the door opened. Cheng Lang looked at her, holding a tray. Xing Shu was still trying to get out of the bed when Cheng Lang walked over and held a ss of water to her mouth. Xing Shu¡¯s hands were all bandaged up like steamed buns, and could not hold the ss herself. She sipped the water as Cheng Lang held the ss to her mouth. She caught a whiff of the chicken soup, as she licked her lips after drinking the water. Cheng Lang put down the tray¡ªtook a spoon¡ªand scooped a mouthful of chicken soup to Xing Shu¡¯s mouth. Xing Shu was surprised at the unexpected tenderness and blinked slowly. ¡°Young Uncle, am I dreaming?¡± Cheng Lang stopped dead in his tracks and put down the soup bowl. The servant waiting at the door was very perceptive and quickly came in¡ªpicking up the bowl to carefully feed Xing Shu. Xing Shu instantly kicked herself for her big mouth. If she had not said that, she might have been able to enjoy Cheng Lang¡¯s rare moment of tenderness. She did not dare to ask Cheng Lang to continue. Xing Shu managed to gather enough strength to get out of bed after finishing the chicken soup. The servant had already left, and there were only the two of them in the room. The sun was shining brightly outside. Cheng Lang sat on a chair in front of the window, his fingers flying on the keyboard. Xing Shu had pulled herself out of the fear and agitation fromst night. It was so quiet that she was a little bored. She went over to Cheng Lang and caught a whiff of his refreshing scent as she neared him. Then, she nced at theputer screen. ¡°Fenglei Group? Young Uncle, you want to buy thispany?¡± The scale of Cheng Corporation Group was immense. They made their fortune from semiconductors in the beginning. Later, when they realized the impact of transistors in the future, they turned their focus to transistors. The first generation of processors in China came from the Cheng family. This was a rapidly developing industry. Over the years, the Cheng family had be the preeminent leader in transistor processors. However, Cheng Lang began streamlining the portfolio after he took over the reins, leaving only two core businesses. He also sold a few subsidiary businesses and obtained a billion yuan of cash inflow for Cheng Corporation Group. At that time, everyone thought the streamlining was due to Cheng Corporation Group facing cash flow problems. However, Cheng Lang spent the next one year in an aggressive campaign of acquisitions. Today, Cheng Corporation Group holds a diversified portfolio of numerous luxury brands. There were some who joked that Cheng Lang was a corporate raider; perpetually in acquisition mode. A few years back, a financial newspaper had even exaggerated that if one were to stand at Cheng Corporation Group and look down, everything belonged to them. Chapter 38 The Woman In the Video ¡°I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s a little difficult for Young Uncle to acquire Fenglei Group. I remember that five years ago, apany wanted to acquire Fenglei Group, but the management of Fenglei adopted a poison pill . That acquisition warsted for more than two years. In the end, the acquirer had no choice but to give up.¡± Xing Shu was very close to Cheng Lang. In order to see the words on theputer screen, Xing Shu rested her chin on Cheng Lang¡¯s shoulder and he could feel her breath on his ear as she spoke. This posture was too intimate; it looked like she was hugging him and acting coquettish. Cheng Lang did not push her away. Instead, he adjusted theputer screen nearer. ¡°Tell me your opinion.¡± ¡°Fenglei Group is a family-owned business, and its operating structure is simr to Cheng Corporation Group. However, its management is different from yours, Young Uncle. Cheng Corporation Group has a very diverse portfolio; but Fenglei Group only deals in the perfume business. They are not aggressive in expansion or the pursuit of profits. Fenglei Group¡¯s family holds more than 70% of the shares, and these 70% are scattered among the various members of the family. No one has more than 5% of the shares. Young Uncle, if you want to acquire Fenglei Group, be prepared for a protracted war of at least a year.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s eyes curved. ¡°What¡¯s more, this protracted war won¡¯t end well. I met a member of their family in college. Ever since thest acquisition, most of the heirs of Fenglei Group have locked down 50% of thepany¡¯s shares through a very strict custody of shares agreement. This 50% of the shares¡ªby their design¡ªare prohibited from being sold to outsiders without the approval of more than 75% of the family members. Thus, no one can buy Fenglei Group under this framework.¡± This was a secret of Fenglei Group, privy only to their family members. Cheng Lang looked at Xing Shu with surprise. Xing Shu¡¯s face was flushed as she straightened up. ¡°That family member got drunk at a gathering and blurted it out. No one took it seriously, but I remembered.¡± Cheng Lang turned off theputer and aborted the acquisition of Fenglei Group. ¡°Young Uncle, you trust me that much?¡± Xing Shu was a little surprised. Cheng Lang replied,¡±I don¡¯t doubt you.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart warmed. She had intended to be frivolous in front of Cheng Lang, but right now, she could not do it. The Xing family did not believe her; and the Cheng family bullied her. But Cheng Lang readily believed her. Human beings would always gravitate towards kindness. Realizing that the atmosphere was a little weird, Xing Shu quickly changed the topic and diverted her attention. ¡°Young Uncle, it¡¯s Friday tomorrow. What do you n to do?¡± The reach of that building was very wide; several directors of Cheng Corporation Group had their pockets lined. If he pursued the matter, heads would roll and Cheng Corporation Group would definitely be in turmoil. ¡°Whatever is necessary.¡± Cheng Lang replied coolly. As Xing Shu witnessed Cheng Lang¡¯s back-to-back meetings, she realized how busy Cheng Lang was. Even when he was drinking coffee, his other hand was on the keyboard. Xing Shu got bored after watching him a while. She was about to leave when she saw someone inviting Cheng Lang to a video call. Eagle-eyed Xing Shu saw the name disyed on the screen was Jin Yue. Cheng Lang was in a meeting, and his finger tapped on the answer button. A delicate face appeared on the screen, against a background of rows of tall bookshelves. The background of Cheng Lang¡¯s screen was his bedroom, as well as the face of a woman who should not be there. Xing Shu did not expect Cheng Lang to suddenly answer the video call. She tactfully moved to the side to ensure that she would not be seen by the person on the other end of the video call. However, Jin Yue had already seen her. She retracted her gaze after a moment. ¡°Cheng Lang, are you at Manor No. 1?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Yue stiffened and quickly took a screenshot of Xing Shu¡¯s face. ¡°I¡¯ve already obtained the item. Shall I bring it back for you during the holidays next month?¡± Cheng Lang finally raised his head and nced at theputer. ¡°Isn¡¯t Jin Moing back?¡± Xing Shu did not mean to eavesdrop on their conversation. However, when she heard Jin Mo¡¯s name, she paused for a moment. Jin Mo was the young master of the Jin family and Jin Yue¡¯s brother. ¡°My brother has already left. I forgot to give him the item.¡± Jin Yue sounded a little annoyed at first before recovering to a more cheerful tone. ¡°But it¡¯s the same if I bring them back for you personally.¡± Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Jin Mo didn¡¯t visit you?¡±
  • Poison pill refers to shareholders rights n; a type of defensive tactic used by an organization¡¯s board of directors against a takeover
    • Chapter 39 Very Tacky Jin Yue replied, ¡°He did, but left shortly.¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°That¡¯s in line with his style.¡± Xing Shu could tell that Cheng Lang¡¯s tone had changed a lot; he seemed to have a good rtionship with Jin Mo. Even his tone of voice toward Jin Yue had be much gentler. They were very familiar with each other, and it was a bubble that outsiders could not intrude on. Xing Shu left tactfully. The butler¡ªLiu Song¡ªwas waiting downstairs. When he saw Xing Shu, he greeted her with a smile, ¡°Miss Xing Shu, are you feeling better?¡± Xing Shu nodded and saw a huge bookshelf¡ªfilled with all kinds of books¡ªin front of the window wall on the first floor. Liu Song was afraid that Xing Shu would be bored. With the bandages on her hands, it was inconvenient for her to read even if she wanted to. ¡°Miss Xing Shu, do you want to watch a movie?¡± Liu Song asked. Xing Shu did not refuse, but she realized that Liu Song had chosen a movie with a scientific research theme. She invariably thought of Jin Yue again. Xing Shu had been in the capital for more than 10 years. Not only did she not blend in with the Xing family, but she also did not blend in with Beijing¡¯s upper-ss social circle. Xing Shu rarely attended the functions favored by those young masters and youngdies. She had been too busy with her studies and also, she hated those brown-nosing functions. She had only attended once and heard Jin Yue¡¯s name. Eight out of 10 of the young masters of the Beijing social circle liked Jin Yue. Her academic performance had always been top-notch. She did not take the National College Entrance Examination like Xing Shu; she had already been epted by colleges abroad when she was still in the international school. Her faculty advisors in college were also very impressive. Although Jin Yue was very pretty, no one dared to call her a wallflower. The most outstanding man in the Beijing social circle was Cheng Lang. He had disyed astonishing business acumen since he was young, and had gained Old Master Cheng¡¯s trust to manage the family business. Old Master Cheng did not hide his partiality to Cheng Lang, and Cheng Lang did not let him down. The word ¡°genius¡± was inadequate to describe Cheng Lang. ¡°Miss Xing Shu, the flowers in the garden are blooming well. If you feel that the movie is boring, you can go out and take a look,¡± Liu Song suggested. Xing Shu smiled. For some reason, she felt that this butler¡¯s attitude towards her was a little too good. ¡°I studied finance. I don¡¯t understand things like scientific research. It¡¯s too profound.¡± Finance revolved around money¡ªvery tacky. Liu Song brought the dessert over. ¡°It¡¯s okay. As long as Sir likes it, it doesn¡¯t matter what Miss Xing Shu does.¡± Xing Shu was tickled by Liu Song¡¯s words. She knew that Liu Song had probably misunderstood, but she did not intend to exin. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Jin Yue lowered her head and sent a message to Jin Mo after hanging up the video call. ¡°Brother, has Cheng Lang changed his assistant?¡± Cheng Lang was in Manor No. 1¡¯s bedroom just now. Other than the servants who cleaned it, he had never allowed outsiders to enter his bedroom. Jin Mo replied quickly: ¡°It¡¯s impossible that Cheng Lang changed his assistant.¡± Jin Yue said: ¡°Brother, help me keep an eye out when you are back. I saw a woman during the video call with Cheng Lang. Does he have a girlfriend?¡± Jin Mo replied: ¡°It¡¯s even more impossible that Cheng Lang has a girlfriend.¡± When Jin Yue saw this, she calmed down. That¡¯s right. If Cheng Lang really had a girlfriend, the Jin family would inform her. Heck, even Old Master Cheng would call to let her know . She stared at the screenshot on her phone and confirmed that she had never seen her face at any functions. She was probably not from a prominent family. She was probably Cheng Lang¡¯s new employee. As for why she could go to Manor No. 1, it was probably because of an exigency. Jin Yue no longer cared as she was just an insignificant woman; not worth her effort. Xing Shu was not aware that she had been thoroughly reviewed by someone. Halfway through the movie, her cell phone vibrated. The message at the top was from Nie Xi. After the traumast night, Xing Shu had been in a stupor due to the high fever. She had been trying to escape from the realities of the outside world. However, when she saw Nie Xi¡¯s name now, the incident at Sunset bar involuntarily appeared in her mind. Back then, when Nie Heng and Miss Liu were engaged, the two families had a big banquet. Nie Xi did not attend and invited her for drinks instead. Xing Shu did not think much of it then. Now that she knew about Nie Heng and Nie Xi, she felt that she had been too impercipient. There were clear signs abound. Nie Xi could have anyone she wanted; why did it have to be Nie Heng? Nie Heng was not only ruthless to others, but also to himself. He was an absolute lunatic. Chapter 40 We Banged Nie Heng was obsessed with Miss Liu. By getting involved with Nie Heng, Nie Xi¡ªto put it bluntly¡ªwas asking for it and inviting humiliation. Recalling Nie Heng¡¯s attitude towards Nie Xi that night¡ªhe treated Nie Xi as a sex toy¡ªshe was a tool to relieve his sexual urges. Xing Shu was diforted by the thought of this. She did not reply to Nie Xi¡¯s message. Instead, she found aputer and Googled Nie Heng. The news coverage of these young masters of the Beijing circle wasprehensive, and full of interesting stories that try to outdo thest. Xing Shu scrolled down and was surprised to see news about K Group. The Nie family had actually coborated with K Group? The news was released an hour ago, and it was already trending. K Group was the industry leader of the diamond trade. The head honcho was very good at capturing consumer psychology and binding the uniqueness of diamonds with love¡ªIt made people subconsciously think that they had to buy diamonds to prove their undying love for each other. Xing Shu had done case studies on K Group in college. This was apany that was very good at marketing and packaging. K Group was also very high-handed towardspetitors. This was the first time they had worked with apetitor in such a high-profile manner. Xing Shu was about to continue reading when her cell phone beeped¡ªanother message from Nie Xi. ¡°Xing Shu, can you tell me what¡¯s going on between you and Cheng Lang?¡± Nie Xi had sent this message after careful consideration and did not expect Xing Shu to reply immediately. She was dumbstruck when she found out from Nie Heng that Xing Shu was Cheng Lang¡¯s mistress. However, she also knew that Xing Shu did not want to talk to her now. Xing Shu stared at the message for a long time. She had known Nie Xi for a long time and knew her very well. She understood that Nie Xi was taking the initiative to make peace. ¡°We banged.¡± Nie Xi had been checking her cell phone every minute. She was very emotional when she received Xing Shu¡¯s reply. Nie Xi hurriedly replied to Xing Shu in the tone that she used to, before they fell out. ¡°You slept with the ¡®Buddha on Earth''¡±? Ka-ching!¡± Nie Xi¡ªwho had been in a bad mood¡ªwas much more excited now. She could not help but ask: ¡°How¡¯s the Buddha in bed? Does he know how to French kiss? How does he perform in bed, rtive to his otherworldly demeanor?¡± Nie Xi was very uninhibited and kept pressing for all the details. However, Xing Shu had not reached NIe Xi¡¯s level of uninhibitedness to tell others about the details of her bedroom activities with Cheng Lang. As for whether Cheng Lang knew how to French kiss or his performance in bed¡­ Xing Shu was lost in reverie¡­ Xing Shu had been staring at her cell phone, so she did not notice Cheng Langing downstairs. He was wearing a bespoke suit that showed off his perfect figure. Perhaps he was tired, but there was a trace of fatigue between his brows that seemed to diminish his imposing aura slightly. With his iparable appearance and outstanding family background, such a man would have no trouble capturing a woman¡¯s heart. If he had any ws, it would be his aloofness. As Cheng Lang approached, he looked at Xing Shu and asked, ¡°Your hands don¡¯t hurt anymore?¡± Xing Shu had removed the bandages on her hands to chat with Nie Xi. Her hands were still swollen, but fortunately, no broken bones. Xing Shu looked up at him. ¡°Young Uncle, has anyone ever said that you look amazing in a suit?¡± When Cheng Lang heard this, he lowered his head and sized up Xing Shu. Under Cheng Lang¡¯s protracted gaze, the smile on Xing Shu¡¯s lips stiffened and she felt her cheeks burning up. ¡°Young Uncle, you¡¯d better not look at me like that. I¡¯m afraid I might not be able to control myself and do something to you.¡± Xing Shu felt that perhaps she was just a tacky person who could not help but be attracted by beauty. However, when she met Cheng Lang¡¯s cid eyes, she lost all her urges. There was probably no room for rtionships in Cheng Lang¡¯s world. He was an impassioned spectator to the attention and attraction fawned on him by people, heedless of their infatuation, disappointment and dejection. Xing Shu was lucky in some aspects. She had seen the other side of Cheng Lang; the wild side when he was in bed. But that was only intimacy without any emotions; it was an outlet for desire. For an extremely levelheaded person such as Cheng Lang, he would be able to stop himself even if he was past the point of no return, about to climax. At the thought of this, Xing Shu suddenly smiled. Chapter 41 - 41 Thank You for Your Hospitality 41 Thank You for Your Hospitality As Cheng Lang lifted Xing Shu¡¯s chin, he noted that the marks on her cheek had disappeared. He asked curiously in a low voice, ¡°What¡¯s with the smile?¡± ¡°Young Uncle, have you read ¡®The Little Prince¡¯?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s erudition had also fostered her to speak with a mellifluous voice and tone¡ªunbeknown to her¡ªthat was also very seductive. There was a phrase in ¡®The Little Prince¡¯¡ª¡¯please tame me¡¯. Cheng Lang was a devout Buddhist in everyone¡¯s eyes; akin to a flower on the precipice. Women ced him on the altar to worship; yet at the same time, they also yearned to devour him. Everyone wanted to get up close and personal with him, even if it meant as a subservient pet. Cheng Lang met Xing Shu¡¯s eyes and suddenly patted her cheek. ¡°Don¡¯t be so wild.¡± Although he rejected her, his eyes were smiling. Xing Shu knew that her words had pleased Cheng Lang. However, Xing Shu did not pursue any further; he was her sugar daddy after all. It was fine to tease him asionally, but if she went overboard, she might just die without knowing why. Xing Shu stayed in Manor No. 1 until Friday before returning to her apartment. She had thought that she would be sent back the day she woke up, but Cheng Lang had not said anything. When she tried to flirt with himst night, he did not seem to have any reaction. Yet, in the blink of an eye, he pressed her against the huge window wall. ¡°You don¡¯t want your hand anymore?¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s indifferent tone contradicted his current actions. As Xing Shu sucked testingly on Cheng Lang¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple, his eyes smoldered instantly and his voice became even raspier. ¡°Does Cheng Xingyang know that you¡¯re so wild in bed?¡± Xing Shu could not remember her reply; she was lost in the throes of passion. The crackling sound of burning wood rang in her ears, and mes of various shapes danced in front of her eyes. The pain gradually disappeared, reced by an indescribable numbness. As shey exhausted under Cheng Lang after it all, she thought she heard him say softly, ¡°Thank you for your hospitality.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s ears burned at the recollection. She rubbed her ears and tried her best to focus on theputer. The issue pertaining to the R&D building would be exposed today. Among the few directors involved, Cheng Gang would definitely be the one affected the most. However, Old Master Cheng probably would not allow Cheng Lang to eliminate so many people at once; so he would choose one to make an example out of. Xing Shu¡¯s face turned cial at the thought of Cheng Gang. 12:00 p.m.: Cheng Corporation Group announced the position elimination of Cheng Xingyang as Director of M&A. 12:10 p.m.: Cheng Corporation Group announced the position elimination of Cheng Gang on the Board of Directors. 12:12 p.m.: An important memo sent directly by the President¡¯s assistant to all departments¡ªrequiring strictpliance by each department¡ªcircted in Cheng Corporation Group and caused a huge uproar. Xing Shu had already been kicked out of the work group chat by Hu Jie and was also unfriended by several colleagues. She had to go to Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s official website to view this circr. Xing Shu raised her eyebrows casually at the news. Before Cheng Lang¡¯s return to Cheng Corporation Group, the management unterally decided on the hiring and firing of staff at their whims and fancies. However, this circr ssified all employees into four categories ording to their performance and values. The first category was low performing employees with grossly ipatible values with thepany¡ªnot to be in employment with Cheng Corporation Group. The second category was low performing employees withpatible values with thepany. Such employees would be given a chance to transfer. For instance, if a low performing employee in the procurement department requested for a transfer to a different position, thepany would give him/her a chance. The third category was the core workforce of thepany. The fourth category was high performing employees withpatible values with thepany¡ªthepany¡¯s treasures. In addition, there was another category of employees outside of these four categories¡ªhigh performing employees with ipatible values with thepany. Such difficult employees would be rid of immediately as they would be a menace to thepany when they attain leadership positions through unscrupulous means. Xing Shu understood the hidden power behind this circr and vaguely sensed the turmoil in Cheng Corporation Group. Chapter 42 - 42 The New Director 42 The New Director Not only did Cheng Lang use that building to make an example out of others, but he also used this opportunity to revamp thepany¡¯s management. Xing Shu had always known that Cheng Lang was formidable, but this incident sinctly showed her just how formidable he was. Formidability aside, Cheng Lang¡¯s ability to put himself in the shoes of others and view things through the lens of ordinary employees was even more significant. No wonder he had a god-like moniker. Xing Shu¡¯s phone suddenly rang¡ªPresident Chen from Lirong Corporation. The big shuffle in Cheng Corporation Group had caused quite a stir, so it was natural that President Chen had heard about it. He asked joyously, ¡°Miss Xing Shu, is congrattions in order?¡± Cheng Xingyang had been removed as the Director. Although nobody in M&A knew who the new director would be, President Chen¡ªwho had been privy to the news previously¡ªwas eager to show his merriment at the first chance. Xing Shu smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll sign the contract officially with you on Monday.¡± President Chen replied, ¡°I look forward to it.¡± Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief after she ended the call. Cheng Gang and Cheng Xingyang had their hands full at the moment and would not have time to bother with her. It would be a long while before they would find trouble with her. ¡­ Dressed in a ck power suit, Xing Shu found the entire Cheng Corporation Group building enveloped in a tense atmosphere when she turned up for work on Monday. The memo was very clear¡ªarge portion of the employees would be dismissed. M&A was shrouded in the tense atmosphere too, especially Hu Jie who had just been promoted to Manager a few days ago. She felt uneasy. ¡°Who do you think the new Director is this time? Cheng Xingyang was removed despite his solid background. The new Director¡¯s background must be even more solid, right?¡± ¡°I heard that a few staff from Marketing left today. Those senior management must be tucking their tails between their legs. Whoever became the Director during this time might be someone handpicked by President Cheng.¡± Handpicked by President Cheng? Hu Jie¡¯s eyes filled with disdain at hearing this. ¡°Stop ttering the new Director. Do you think Cheng Xingyang is so easy to get rid of? He¡¯s President Cheng¡¯s nephew. No matter how solid the new Director¡¯s background is, can he beat a member of the Cheng family? Cheng Xingyang will probably just be suspended for a few days and be back soon.¡± Everyone agreed¡ªno matter what, Cheng Xingyang was still a member of the Cheng family and would not be removed from his position so easily. Just then, the door of the M&A Department was pushed open. Everyone was surprised to see Xing Shu standing at the door. Hu Jie was the first to react. ¡°Xing Shu, what are you doing here? I asked you for the prospectus of Lirong Corporation, but you refused. Why? Are you regretting it now?¡± Xing Shu was holding a few documents¡ªthe prospectus of Lirong Corporation included¡ªin her hand. She opened the door and surveyed the department, before smiling and walking towards the Director¡¯s office. Before she could open the door, Hu Jie stood in front of her. ¡°Xing Shu, I asked you a question! You¡¯re too arrogant! You¡¯ve already been fired and are no longer a staff of M&A. Please leave. Otherwise, I¡¯ll call security.¡± Nobody intervened. Everybody did not like Xing Shu because she was not tactful. They were happy to keep their nose out of it and eager to watch the catfight. Xing Shu nced at Hu Jie and realized that she was well-dressed today. She probably wanted to give the new Director a good impression. Unfortunately, her efforts were in vain. Xing Shu said, ¡°Ms. Hu, get ready. We¡¯re meeting with President Chenter.¡± Hu Jie¡¯s face darkened. ¡°Xing Shu, what do you mean? What right do you have to give me orders?¡± The resentment was felt by the others as well. Sauntering into the office during office hours, did Xing Shu think the security of Cheng Corporation Group was just for show? Xing Shu pushed open the door of the Director¡¯s office. ¡°Because I¡¯m the Director of M&A now. Of course, I have the right to issue orders to you.¡± Hu Jie sneered. ¡°Xing Shu, your brain must be fried!¡± Cheng Xingyang had been fired. How could Xing Shu¡ªthe unpopr fianc¨¦e¡ªstill stay in thepany? ¡°I want to see Lirong Corporation¡¯s bid process letter in five minutes.¡± Xing Shu then mmed the door shut. Standing so near to the door, Hu Jie¡¯s nose was nearly caught by it. Everyone began whispering to each other at Xing Shu¡¯s words, ¡°Has Xing Shu lost her mind? How dare she say such things?¡± ¡°But from the looks of it, it doesn¡¯t seem bogus.¡± Chapter 43 - 43 She’s Really the Director! 43 She¡¯s Really the Director! ¡°Wait, look at the email sent by HR. It said the new director is¡­¡± The voice trailed off, prompting the others to turn on theirputers as well. Hu Jie¡¯s uneasiness grew. She whipped out her phone and shouted, ¡°Impossible! I don¡¯t believe Xing Shu is capable of that. Cheng Xingyang hates her so much. How could he let her be the Director¡­¡± However, when she opened the email and saw the name on it, her face fell. Everyone¡¯s face was also contorted in confusion. All of them stared at the door of the Director¡¯s office, unsure of how to react. Hu Jie slumped in her chair with a nk look. Someone nudged her. ¡°Ms. Hu, didn¡¯t Director Xing say to get the bid process letter ready in five minutes?¡± Hu Jie snapped back to her senses and hurriedly prepared the bid process letter. She felt as if she had swallowed a fly¡ªunable to spit or swallow it¡ªand was disgusted and ufortable. She stood in front of the Director¡¯s office and acutely felt everyone¡¯s staring. They were either passing the popcorn or sympathizing¡­ Or perhaps they were gloating¡­ Hu Jie¡¯s face was pale as she gripped the bid process letter tightly in her hand. She pushed open the door after some hesitation. Xing Shu was sorting out the documents on the desk. She had tied her hair up¡ªleaving only a wisp on both sides¡ªrevealing her snow white slender neck. Hu Jie¡¯s eyes shed with intense jealousy. What right did this b*tch have?! She tried her best to suppress her emotions and snarled indignantly, ¡°Director, this is Lirong Corporation¡¯s bid process letter.¡± As Xing Shu received it, she nced at the empty coffee cup on the desk, a task expected of Hu Jie. Hu Jie¡¯s nails dug into her palms as she understood what Xing Shu meant. She took a deep breath¡ªpicked up the coffee cup¡ªand turned to get the coffee. Xing Shu did not say anything to make things difficult for Hu Jie, but this slicing silent treatment diforted Hu Jie greatly. She wanted to ask, but she was afraid of getting the cold shoulder. Xing Shu drank her coffee as she flipped through the bid process letter. She had drafted this bid process letter previously, so there was no problem. Hu Jie held it in for a long time before saying, ¡°There¡¯s a senior management meeting that requires your attendance in 20 minutes.¡± Xing Shu nodded and looked around the office. ¡°Ms. Hu, I don¡¯t like the style of this office. Please get someone to change it for me. Is there a problem?¡± Hu Jie almost fainted in fury. Xing Shu ignored her¡ªgathered the documents¡ªand went to the top floor for the meeting. B*tch! Hu Jie roared silently several times. A trace of viciousness shed across her eyes as she called Cheng Xingyang. She knew that Cheng Xingyang would be able to control Xing Shu! Hu Jie said, ¡°Hello, Director Cheng. I¡¯m Hu Jie.¡± Cheng Xingyang was annoyed at being sent home involuntarily. He frowned unhappily as he took Hu Jie¡¯s call. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Hu Jie swallowed hard. She knew that Cheng Xingyang was not someone she could offend. She deliberated for a moment before saying, ¡°Xing Shu came to work today as the new Director and even told me to redecorate the office. This office was decorated by you. I didn¡¯t know¡­¡± Cheng Xingyang bolted up from the couch. ¡°Who did you say became the new Director?!¡± Hu Jie¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Was Cheng Xingyang unaware of Xing Shu¡¯s appointment? Cheng Xingyang was indeed unaware of it. He had been unceremoniously fired for no reason, and then summoned back and torn to pieces for no reason again. His father¡ªCheng Gang¡ªhad been summoned back to the Cheng Family Manor because of the building incident, so no one told him about Xing Shu. Since when did Xing Shu get to be the Director of M&A?! Cheng Xingyang smashed his cell phone in fury. After calming down, he drove away. There must be some hidden stuff he was unaware of! Hu Jie was no longer angry by the time the call ended. In fact, she was very excited. It seemed that Cheng Xingyang would be here soon. Her lips curled up smugly. Let¡¯s see how long that b*tch Xing Shu can stay smug for! Cheng Xingyang floored the gas pedal as he made his way to Cheng Corporation Group. He identally scratched the adjacent Lamborghini while parking the car outside Cheng Corporation Group building. When he saw the familiar license te, Cheng Xingyang frowned and got out of the car in frustration. Why did he have to meet this fair cow again?! A very fair-skinned pretty girl with sunsses got out of the Lamborghini. As she looked up at the Cheng Corporation Group building, she took off her sunsses¡ªand whistled loudly at the people around her¡ªbefore pinning it to her cor. Her mannerisms were akin to a hooligan, buoyed by the fact that her exposed arms were covered in tattoos. Chapter 44 - 44 What Does Director Xing Think? 44 What Does Director Xing Think? ¡°Cousin.¡± Wearing a spaghetti strap dress, Jiang Yao slung her backpack behind her and greeted Cheng Xingyang warmly. ¡°Cousin, I heard that you were removed from your position by Young Uncle? And Xing Shu was promoted to Director?¡± Jiang Yao¡¯s mother was the fourth daughter of the Cheng family¡ªCheng Shi. Jiang Yao was very spoiled and a spendthrift. With her revolving door of boyfriends, she was the most improper youngdy in the Beijing upper-ss social circle, and gained even wider notoriety when she reached adulthood. Cheng Xingyang saw the rose tattoos on Jiang Yao¡¯s arms and his face darkened. ¡°Who did you hear that from?¡± Jiang Yao blinked. ¡°I just came from the Family Manor. Second Uncle is still being ripped to shreds by Grandpa. He even broke a few of his precious Ming dynasty bowls.¡± Cheng Xingyang did not want to waste his breath on Jiang Yao anymore; he was anxious to confront Xing Shu. Nonchnt about money, Jiang Yao simply called someone to take care of the car. She then invited Cheng Xingyang. ¡°Cousin, I¡¯m going up to look for Young Uncle too. Shall we go together?¡± Cheng Xingyang regarded her with contempt. How could Jiang Yao be so shameless as to look for Young Uncle in this outfit? The two of them entered the elevator together. As Cheng Xingyang got his senses back, he rationalized that the senior management was having a meeting at this time¡ªif he went over now, Young Uncle would definitely not let him off. While he was deep in thought, the elevator had stopped at the top floor. Jiang Yao walked in first and ran towards the conference room with familiarity. In the conference room, the faces of the directors got increasingly thunderous. The memo issued by Cheng Corporation Group yesterday had established the management and personnel protocol of all the various departments henceforth¡ªa direct challenge to their authority. Unfortunately, all their resentment was suppressed by Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang looked across the room beforending his gaze on Xing Shu. Then, he slowly retracted his gaze. ¡°Is there anything else you wish to add?¡± Xing Shu was the most rxed in the entire conference room. She leaned back in her chair and met Cheng Lang¡¯s gaze as she looked up. The sunlight outside the window shone on the buttons of his shirt, making him ethereal. Cheng Lang asked, ¡°What does Director Xing think?¡± Xing Shu was stunned for a moment at being singled out. She stared at Cheng Lang and did not respond for a long time. Cheng Lang¡¯s long eyshes had an innate sense of celibacy. His slender fingers tapped on the marble table. For some reason, Xing Shu suddenly thought of those hands casually removing his belt. ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Xing Shu coughed twice and pulled back from her reverie. She slowly opened the file. ¡°President Cheng, after perusing that memo these few days, I found the performance and value system, and the ABC principle to be perfect. However, after studying the internal selection protocols of severalpanies abroad, I feel that there is room for two more points. One is the 8120 protocol, and the other is the 2N protocol.¡± Everyone in the conference room thought that Xing Shu had lost her mind and did not hide the contempt on their faces. They were d that Xing Shu had diverted Cheng Lang¡¯s anger away from them. Xing Shu had always been serious and calm at work. After expressing her opinion, she closed the file and waited for Cheng Lang to speak. Cheng Lang smiled and tapped on the table with his slender fingers. ¡°Tell me in detail.¡± Xing Shu stood up. ¡°I summarized the 8120 protocol based on the management system of a few majorpanies. Everyone, please turn your attention to the big screen.¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze involuntarily turned to the big screen showing a very detailed summary of data. But, so what? Xing Shu said, ¡°I projected several simtions and found that the ideal number of managers is eight to 12. This will give him adequate time for strategization without being too idle. As for this 20, it¡¯s targeted at the lowest level managers in thepany. These managers can¡¯t have fewer than 20 people under them because entry-level work is rtively simple. There are even 50 to 80 people in otherpanies. This prevents the lower level managers from being idle.¡± Xing Shu moved on to the next slide. ¡°As for the 2N protocol, it¡¯s to prevent cliques in thepany. I¡¯ve asked the HR Department for data on the employees who have been hired by Cheng Corporation Group in the past few years. Many staff who joined Cheng Corporation Group have rich work experience. The 2N protocol only allows each person to bring along a maximum of one person with them. They are wee to bring along more but the extra personnel have to be staffed at another department.¡± At this point, someone frowned. ¡°Xing Shu, what do you mean by this protocol? Are you deliberately instigating divisiveness in thepany?¡± Xing Shu calmly moved to the next slide. ¡°This is the data on the transfer of personnel from the HR Department. If a manager joins a department, this manager will bring over many staff from his/her original department. Once he/she leaves, these staff will follow, resulting in a huge loss to thepany. The 2N protocol canpletely eliminate such problems.¡± Chapter 45 - 45 Hello, Cousin-in-law! 45 Hello, Cousin-inw! The atmosphere in the conference room slowly stiffened at the end of Xing Shu¡¯s presentation. Everyone could read between the lines. But since the two protocols she proposed affected most of the managers, their faces darkened. Most of the presentpany in this conference room relied on mutual support. If they were not allowed to group up, their positions would be in jeopardy. if looks could kill, Xing Shu would be dead. Xing Shu still felt that it was inadequate and added, ¡°President Cheng, perhaps you can give all the managers a year to find a recement. If they can¡¯t find one, there would be no new work assigned in the second year. If they still can¡¯t find a recement within two years, you can ask this manager to leave. This way, you can ensure that the management has personnel backups and business would not be paralyzed because of the departure of a senior manager. For instance, I think President Cheng made a very wise decision in recing Cheng Xingyang with me.¡± Xing Shu¡¯sst sentence was to butter up Cheng Lang, while hinting to everyone that it was President Cheng who handpicked her for this position. They had to hold it in regardless of their resentment! Xing Shu looked at Cheng Lang as she took her seat. She was aware that she had offended many people with her presentation. Moreover, not many people would take her words seriously and believe that she was handpicked by Cheng Lang. !! ¡°Director Xing, that¡¯s easy for you to say. Find someone to rece myself? We won¡¯t have any prestige with the employees! You¡¯ve just been promoted, so you probably don¡¯t know about staff management. I advise you to train at the bottom for two more years.¡± A manager picked on Xing Shu. Xing Shu smiled at the other party. ¡°I don¡¯t believe this protocol will threaten the manager¡¯s position if the manager chooses a recement for himself. After all, whether this recement can take office in the future will depend on thepany¡¯s performance and value system and the ABC protocols.¡± In other words, are you rejecting President Cheng¡¯s memo? ¡°You!¡± The interjector seethed with indignation. He nced at Cheng Lang and eventually kept his mouth shut resentfully. Meanwhile, outside the conference room, Jiang Yao¡ªwho was leaning against the door¡ªheard Xing Shu¡¯s words and was intrigued. ¡°Cousin, although I don¡¯t understand what your fiance is saying, she seems to be very formidable.¡± Cheng Xingyang¡ªwho was standing beside Jiang Yao¡ªhad heard Xing Shu as well and was very frustrated. So what if Xing Shu was very capable? She was still a slut who fooled around with men outside! ¡°Cousin, I think Xing Shu is much better than Xing Linlin. At least she¡¯s really capable.¡± Jiang Yao ignored Cheng Xingyang¡¯s darkened expression and continued talking. Steam wasing out of Cheng Xingyang¡¯s ears. ¡°Her? She can¡¯tpare to Linlin, and she¡¯s even less worthy of me.¡± Jiang Yao said, ¡°Oh please! You¡¯re the one who¡¯s not worthy of her. You¡¯re really a scumbag for hooking up with Xing Linlin behind her back. However, I won¡¯t judge you. After all, we¡¯re the same¡ªpeople who live in ss houses shouldn¡¯t throw stones.¡± Cheng Xingyang frowned in disgust. ¡°Don¡¯tpare me to you.¡± He had only slept with Xing Linlin, but Jiang Yao was a vige bicycle! Jiang Yao widened her eyes and sized Cheng Xingyang up. ¡°Come on. Who the h*ll do you think you are? Telling me not topare myself to you? I¡¯m the one who looks down on you!¡± Cheng Xingyang was foaming at the mouth! However, he could not vituperate Jiang Yao. No matter how outrageous Jiang Yao was, she was still very much doted on at home. Otherwise, she would not be so anarchic. The meeting had ended. Jiang Yao pushed open the door with a smile and called out crisply, ¡± Young Uncle.¡± The atmosphere in the conference room was gloomy. No one stood up because Cheng Lang had not said a word during the condemnation of Xing Shu just now. At the end of it, he only said impassively, ¡°Meeting adjourned.¡± Unable to fathom Cheng Lang¡¯s thoughts, they remained seated and did not dare to move. Jiang Yao¡¯s arrival broke the gloomy atmosphere. However, everyone regarded her with contempt at the sight of her revealing spaghetti strap dress and the rose tattoos all over her arms. Jiang Yao did not seem to notice everyone¡¯s gaze. She walked straight to Cheng Lang and wheedled, ¡°Young Uncle, where¡¯s the amusement park you promised mest time?¡± She had a smile on her face. When she passed by Xing Shu, she even winked mischievously. ¡°Hello, Cousin-inw!¡± Chapter 46 - 46 Loud Screams 46 Loud Screams Xing Shu had seen Jiang Yao before, but Jiang Yao had very thick makeup then and Xing Shu could not see her true appearance. Jiang Yao¡¯s makeup was much lighter today and Xing Shu found her rather cute. The tattoos on her arms were also very distinctive, mboyant and passionate. Jiang Yao would not hesitate to buy a yacht for a male celebrity orvish money on a male model. Despite public opinion towards her being abysmal, Jiang Yao was unaffected at all and carried on merrily picking up men every day. Jiang Yao stood beside Cheng Lang and wheedled, ¡°Young Uncle, I want the amusement park. Also, can you give me another credit card? I just came from the Family Manor. Grandpa said that I have exceeded my monthly limit and he won¡¯t give me any additional funds. My parents won¡¯t answer my calls either. I¡¯ve taken a fancy to a top male celebrity who¡¯s really ying hard to get. I¡¯ve maxed out my card and it¡¯s still not enough.¡± She secretly tugged at Cheng Lang¡¯s sleeve. Cheng Lang raised his head and his gazended on Jiang Yao¡¯s tattoos. Jiang Yao guiltily turned to Xing Shu. ¡°Cousin-inw, do you have any makeup remover? These are temporary tattoos, not real.¡± !! Xing Shu was taken aback and nodded. Jiang Yao said, ¡°Thank you, Cousin-inw!¡± Then, she turned around and reached out her hand to Cheng Lang. ¡°Young Uncle, card¡­¡± Cheng Lang did not look at her and said coldly, ¡°Go and clean it up first.¡± Jiang Yao¡¯s eyes lit up. She skittered to Xing Shu. ¡°Cousin-inw, Cousin-inw¡­ Makeup remover, makeup remover¡­¡± Xing Shu was not on familiar terms with Jiang Yao. But faced with Jiang Yao¡¯s doe-eyed look, Xing Shu could not bring herself to reject her. Despite the weird atmosphere in the conference room, Xing Shu got up and left. Cheng Xingyang was still waiting at the door of the conference room. When he saw Xing Shu, he gritted his teeth in anger. ¡°Xing Shu!¡± He raised his fist. He was going to kill her today! However, at the sight of Cheng Xingyang raising his arm, Jiang Yao immediately hollered, ¡°Woah! Young Uncle,e quickly. Cousin is going to hit Cousin-inw!¡± Cheng Xingyang held his breath and almost fainted from anger! Cheng Lang¡¯s voice emanated from the conference room. ¡°Cheng Xingyang,e in.¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face turned pale. He red at Jiang Yao and pushed the door open resentfully. Jiang Yao turned to look at Xing Shu and smiled. ¡°Cousin-inw, you don¡¯t have to thank me. Take it as my payment for the makeup remover.¡± Xing Shu found Jiang Yao rather interesting. ¡°The makeup remover is in my office. Let¡¯s go.¡± Jiang Yao smiled, revealing her two canines and followed behind Xing Shu. After surveying the Director¡¯s office, Jiang Yao stared at the desk. ¡°Cousin-inw, you should change the desk. I¡¯ve seen Cousin hump Xing Linlin on this desk. It wasst year; her screams were so loud, the entire corridor could hear her.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s hand that was pulling on the drawer paused. Goosebumps rose all over her body. She suppressed her nausea and handed Jiang Yao the makeup remover. As Jiang Yao stared at the bottle of makeup remover that cost less than a hundred yuan, her eyes were filled with sympathy. ¡°Although none of the men in the Cheng family are good, Cheng Xingyang is too much. The car he gave Xing Linlin was more than five million yuan, yet you are using makeup remover that cost less than a hundred yuan?¡± Xing Shu moved away from the desk and could not help but ask Jiang Yao, ¡°How do you know so much?¡± ¡°Because I bought one back then too. I buy cars regrly, so Cousin asked me to help him buy it back then.¡± Jiang Yao poured the makeup remover on her arm roughly and rubbed hard. The tattoos slowly disappeared. ¡°Why are you telling me this?¡± Xing Shu was baffled. ¡°Because you¡¯re the Director now. So, I guess you should know about my cousin¡¯s affairs. As for why I¡¯m only telling you now, it¡¯s because I think that if you¡¯re stupid enough to be fooled by my cousin for the rest of your life, you won¡¯t believe me even if I tell you. Besides, I¡¯m not familiar with you. There¡¯s no need to waste time on these things.¡± Jiang Yao finished the bottle of makeup remover and threw it into the trash can. ¡°The situation is different now. Cousin-inw, my cousin is a scumbag. You don¡¯t have to be too straiced. Go out with me tonight. I¡¯ll introduce you to a male celebrity. Men can fool around outside, so can we women.¡± Jiang Yao pushed open the office door. ¡°Cousin-inw, I¡¯ll go look for Young Uncle first. Remember to wait for me after work!¡± Xing Shu was about to reject her, but Jiang Yao did not give her a chance and took off in a hurry. Chapter 47 - 47 Crisis Over 47 Crisis Over Xing Shu sat on the couch and wondered if Cheng Xingyang had also banged Xing Linlin on this couch. She was overwhelmed with disgust and stood up to call Hu Jie in. ¡°Change everything in this office. Everything!¡± Hu Jie had already heard the news that Cheng Xingyang hade to thepany. She felt that Xing Shu would be gone very soon, so she did not bother hiding her disdain. ¡°Director Xing, I think you should bear with it. You still have to seek the Finance Department¡¯s approval for office decor expenses. It will take some time for the funds to be approved. Moreover, it¡¯s unknown if the Finance Department will approve it. Everything here was bought by Director Cheng. If you want to change it, you have to get Director Cheng¡¯s approval. Don¡¯t think too highly of yourself.¡± Xing Shu emptied the cup of coffee over Hu Jie¡¯s head. The coffee slid down her hair. Hu Jie looked at Xing Shu in disbelief. ¡°Are you crazy?¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°I¡¯ve wanted to do this for a long time. This is your formal notice¡ªyou¡¯re fired.¡± !! Hu Jie took a few deep breaths to suppress her anger. ¡°You want to fire me? Who do you think you are? Director Cheng has already arrived at thepany. You¡¯re just Director Cheng¡¯sckey; an unappreciated one at that. You¡¯re already being ridiculed by a mistress. Do you still think you¡¯re a big shot?¡± Xing Shu ignored Hu Jie¡¯s insults and called HR. After a brief exnation, she looked at Hu Jie. ¡°I¡¯ve already submitted the performance and value form to HR. You don¡¯t conform to thepany¡¯s hiring principles. Hu Jie, if I were you, I would stop with the repeated provocations. Since you¡¯re so loyal to Cheng Xingyang, let¡¯s see if he has the ability to let you in here again after I fire you!¡± Hu Jie¡¯s face flushed red. Just then, HR personnel came and handed the dismissal letter to Hu Jie. The entire process took less than five minutes. Xing Shu said, ¡°Hu Jie, you can leave now.¡± Hu Jie widened her eyes and felt it was all a dream. Her lips trembled and she was speechless for a long time. In the end, she left with red eyes. She was going to find Cheng Xingyang! The HR personnel was very polite to Xing Shu. Not everyone was brainless. To be able to parachute in as the Director at such a sensitive time, it might really be appointed by the President. Those who were smarter would not deliberately offend Xing Shu. The HR personnel said, ¡°Director Xing, your request has been submitted to the Finance Department. There will be renovation staffing over to coordinate soon. As for the vacated Manager position, you can rmend a suitable candidate, if you have any in mind.¡± Xing Shu walked out of her office and her gazended on the girl in the corner. The girl was very thin and her hair was messy. She did not talk much usually, but was very hardworking. Xing Shu said, ¡°Her. I think her name is Feng Jian.¡± Feng Jian looked up and met Xing Shu¡¯s gaze at being singled out. A trace of panic shed across her eyes. No way. Had Xing Shu discovered her identity? Feng Jian frowned nervously and deliberately rubbed her messy hair. She even wore thick ck-framed sses to look as inconspicuous as possible. Feng Jian lowered her head and quickly sent a message: ¡°Xing Shu seems to have discovered me.¡± The other party replied very quickly: ¡°Jian Jian, why don¡¯t we forget it? Actually, Xing Shu didn¡¯t bully me too much. You don¡¯t have to specially go to Cheng Corporation Group. The Xing family is indebted to me. If they find out¡­¡± Feng Jian disagreed. Her disgust grew as she looked at Xing Shu, but no one could see her expression clearly due to the thick sses.. Xing Shu recalled Feng Jian¡¯s bio data. The name Feng Jian was very special. Her educational background and performance were not bad. Although she was ordinary-looking, she was quiet and did not cause trouble in the office. Xing Shu¡¯s hiring principle was that she did not need her staff to fawn over her. She just wanted solid work performance. However, she remembered that Feng Jian seemed to have just joined them recently. If she became the Manager in just a few months, she was afraid that people would gossip and cause trouble. At the thought of this, Xing Shu turned to the HR personnel and said, ¡°Leave the position of Manager vacant for now. If there¡¯s a staff member who performs well in the future, I¡¯ll promote him/her.¡± The HR personnel nodded. Feng Jian also heaved a sigh of relief. When their eyes met earlier, she thought that she had been discovered. Now that the crisis was resolved, she snorted softly. Chapter 48 - 48 Fooling Around With Two Men at the Same Time 48 Fooling Around With Two Men at the Same Time A few colleagues who were near Feng Jian asked her softly, ¡°Feng Jian, you don¡¯t seem to like Director Xing very much? You said before that she¡¯s a bully. Is that true?¡± Feng Jian nodded. When she thought of Xing Linlin¡¯s tear-stained face, she felt ufortable. ¡°The person who was bullied is my friend. She was often pped by Xing Shu and even framed by her for stealing. Xing Shu is really disgusting!¡± The colleague was surprised. ¡°Oh my god, I really didn¡¯t expect Xing Shu to be such a person. How blind was Cheng Xingyang to fall for Xing Shu back then?¡± The disdain in Feng Jian¡¯s tone became even more pronounced. She continued while texting Xing Linlin, ¡°The person Cheng Xingyang really likes is my friend, but Xing Shu was jealous and used suicide as a threat to force the engagement upon Cheng Xingyang. Don¡¯t be fooled into thinking that Xing Shu is cold and aloof. She has fooled around with many men behind Cheng Xingyang¡¯s back. Otherwise, why would Cheng Xingyang hate her so much? That¡¯s because he already knew that she was a slut.¡± Feng Jian had wanted to use Xing Shu¡¯s slip ups at work against her, but Xing Shu was verypetent and had even been promoted. It was really unbelievable. Feng Jian: ¡°Linlin, have you heard about Xing Shu¡¯s promotion?¡± Xing Linlin: ¡°I heard. Xingyang said¡­ said that Xing Shu fooled around with two men at the same time. I didn¡¯t expect Xing Shu to be like this. She¡¯s changed so much that I don¡¯t know her anymore. Jian Jian, you¡¯d bettere back quickly. I¡¯m afraid that she¡¯ll misunderstand me again if she finds out your identity.¡± Feng Jian: ¡°What are you afraid of?! I came to Cheng Corporation Group of my own ord. So what if she finds out?! Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± When Xing Linlin saw this message, she smiled. She put down her phone and lowered her head to touch her stomach. She and Cheng Xingyang had not been taking any contraceptive measures, but her constitution was too weak and she still had not gotten pregnant. She was hoping to get pregnant soon now that Cheng Xingyang had been visiting her very frequently. As long as she was pregnant, the engagement between Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang would be annulled. Chen Ru¡ªwho was sitting opposite her¡ªsaw that Xing Linlin was distracted. A trace of dissatisfaction shed between her eyebrows. This woman was notpetent like Xing Shu. Her only advantage was that she was obedient and simple-minded. ¡°Xing Linlin, I reminded you to know your ce. If Xingyang wants to keep you as a side piece, that¡¯s his business. But I don¡¯t want your existence to affect his career progression. He was fired from Cheng Corporation Group. Did you b in front of Cheng Lang?¡± Chen Ru remembered that Cheng Lang vaguely revealed that a woman had made a scene in front of him that night. Chen Ru had a good impression of Xing Linlin initially, but she felt that she was not presentable now. Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes instantly turned red. She said sincerely, ¡°Aunt, I really love Xingyang. I know that the revtion of our rtionship will affect him a lot, so I won¡¯t look for Mr. Cheng Lang.¡± Cheng Lang was not someone she could meet just because she wanted to. Xing Linlin had only seen Cheng Lang¡¯s face in financial newspapers. She had thought that Cheng Xingyang¡¯s uncle should be very old, so she did not expect him to be so young and so handsome! Xing Linlin still remembered her shock when she saw Cheng Lang¡¯s face in the newspaper. She felt a pang in her heart. Cheng Lang was too perfect. He was so perfect that he did not look like a real person. If she could date such a man, she would not have any regrets in her life. At the thought of this, Xing Linlin lowered her eyes to hide the desire in them. When Chen Ru heard Xing Linlin¡¯s words, she frowned slightly and thought that she might have been overthinking. After all, Cheng Lang was very resourceful and might have been found out on his own. She looked at theputer¡ªthat Xing Linlin had just used¡ªon the desk. There was a forum disyed on the screen. ¡°I heard that Xing Shu is very promiscuous and wanton. She even had a threesome! She actually dared to make Cheng Xingyang a cuckold. She¡¯s really bold!¡± ¡°If I were Cheng Xingyang, I would immediately annul the engagement with Xing Shu. It¡¯s too disgusting! I feel disgusted just by looking at her!¡± ¡°God knows how many men have slept with Xing Shu. They say that she¡¯s verypetent, but she probably slept her way to the top!¡± Xing Linlin realized that Chen Ru was looking at herputer and hurriedly turned it off. ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t look anymore. This forum is full of nonsense. Don¡¯t put too much stock in it. Xing Shu isn¡¯t that kind of person.¡± Chen Ru saw red as she snatched theputer back. ¡°What forum is this?!¡± Xing Linlin lowered her eyes and nervously pinched the corner of her shirt. ¡°I have a friend who works at Cheng Corporation Group. This is from the intr of Cheng Corporation Group. It¡¯s anonymous. asionally, there will be employees posting gossip on it. It¡¯s not reliable.¡± Chapter 49 - 49 I’ll Take You Out to Have Fun 49 I¡¯ll Take You Out to Have Fun Xing Linlin pursed her lips and put on a look of helplessness. ¡°Aunt, don¡¯t be anxious. You can call Brother Xingyang to ask about the situation. There was one night when Xing Shu was furious and admitted in front of everyone that she had fooled around with a man. I know that Xing Shu was just spouting nonsense, so don¡¯t misunderstand¡­¡± Chen Ru¡¯s eyes narrowed. She did not think that Xing Shu would speak without cause¡ªXing Shu was stubborn and would never deny what she had done. So if she had admitted it in person, it was likely true! Her son had actually been cuckolded by Xing Shu! Chen Ru stood up immediately. She wanted to go to the Xing family and annul the engagement immediately! At the sight of Chen Ru leaving in a huff, Xing Linlin picked up her teacup and took a sip in satisfaction. Two easy fools¡ªnot challenging at all. Xing Shu was unaware of all of this. She was stopped by Jiang Yao¡ªholding the credit card between her fingers¡ªstraight after work. The roof of the convertible was retracted, revealing the ostentatious interior of the car. She raised her eyebrows at Xing Shu. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Cousin-inw. I¡¯ll take you out to have fun.¡± Xing Shu and Jiang Yao were not familiar with each other. Waving at Xing Shu warmly, Jiang Yao was very friendly and seemed to be not very perceptive. There were many employees at the entrance of the Cheng Corporation Group building, and many of them were looking over at them. It was difficult not to attract attention with a shy sports car worth more than ten million yuan parked here, not to mention Jiang Yao¡¯s incessant honking. ¡°Cousin-inw, there¡¯s a saying ¡®live life to the full¡¯. When you see a male celebrityter, you¡¯ll realize how stupid it is if you can¡¯t see the forest for the trees.¡± Jiang Yao possessed a look of innocence and to some extent, even a little childish. Who would have thought that she would have such a liberal outlook on life? Xing Shu took a deep breath and climbed into the front passenger seat. ¡°Don¡¯t call me cousin-inw. My engagement with Cheng Xingyang will be annulled sooner orter.¡± Jiang Yao was a little surprised. ¡°Really? You¡¯ve been taken for a fool for so many years, and you suddenly came to your senses overnight?¡± She sure had a way with words! Jiang Yao did not expect Xing Shu to answer. Instead, she said as she started the car, ¡°Xing Linlin created a WeChat group. The group is filled with youngdies from the Beijing upper-ss social circle. I¡¯m also in the group. Those people in the group are waiting to see you make a fool of yourself every day.¡± Xing Shu took out her lipstick and added a touch of red to her neutral-shaded lips. ¡°Did Xing Linlin say that I bullied her again? Hit her? Or jealous of her?¡± Jiang Yao eximed, ¡°How did you know? Those people berate you every day as if you¡¯ve done something heinous. Well, it can¡¯t be helped since Xing Linlin is so popr, and she likes to attend all kinds of gatherings. Those who don¡¯t know better will think that she¡¯s the real youngdy of the Xing family.¡± Xing Linlin really liked to attend gatherings, missing none of the socialite gatherings. Xing Shu was not sure just how many people Xing Linlin had gotten to know. Xing Linlin was excellent at bewitching people. Her tears were readily avable on demand, and not many people could bear to see her cry. ¡°Cousin-inw¡­ No, I¡¯ll call you Xing Shu from now on. Actually, I¡¯m very curious. You¡¯re the daughter of the Xing family. Why does the Xing family seem to value Xing Linlin more? Whenever Xing Linlin ran into trouble at any gathering, your brother¡ªXing Zewu¡ªwas the first to rush to her aid. I saw the bracelet she was wearing¡ªit seemed to be from an auction. On the other hand, look at you. Your food and clothes¡­ are worse than my nanny¡¯s.¡± Jiang Yao did not say this out of mockery; she was truly baffled. The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s lips twitched. ¡°Xing Linlin¡¯s personality is more popr with the Xing family.¡± As for her, she was too boring and did not know how to please others, so she was not liked. Competence was never a match for honeyed words. Jiang Yao said, ¡°Really? I think you¡¯re rather well-liked. I feel that my Young Uncle treats you differently.¡± Xing Shu was stunned by Jiang Yao¡¯s words. She wondered if Jiang Yao knew about her rtionship with Cheng Lang. Jiang Yao was too contradictory. She seemed to be a forthright person who did not mince her words and spoke unfiltered. It was hard to tell if it was just a casual remark or her true opinion. She was very forthright, too forthright for one¡¯sfort. Xing Shu gathered her thoughts. ¡°Is that so? Perhaps it¡¯s because President Cheng values talent.¡± Jiang Yao smiled and parked the sports car at Sunset bar. Then, she tilted her head. ¡°Xing Shu, you slept with Young Uncle, huh?¡± Chapter 50 - 50 I’m Very Vindictive 50 I¡¯m Very Vindictive Jiang Yao¡¯s words struck Xing Shu like lightning. She felt a rush of blood to the head. Jiang Yao tapped the steering wheel lightly with her fingertips. The smile on her face was still innocent. Xing Shu straightened her back slowly. She finally knew why Jiang Yao asked her out. Perhaps the makeup remover had piqued Jiang Yao¡¯s interest in her. It was not that she was not perceptive and failed to read Xing Shu¡¯s face; Jiang Yao was interested in Xing Shu and so she feigned ignorance. Jiang Yao¡¯s interest was like a terrible child who suddenly found a fun toy and had to take it apart before being satisfied. Jiang Yao might not be scheming, but she was indeed scary. Xing Shu panicked for a moment before calming down. Jiang Yao seemed to have said it in passing and did not probe further. Instead, she looked at Xing Shu with pity. ¡°You¡¯re actually quite pitiful. You don¡¯t want to be a burden to anyone. You work hard on your own but also yearn for someone to love you. However, I think you¡¯ve epted the fact that you¡¯re not loved. Otherwise, no good person would dare to bed Young Uncle.¡± Jiang Yao¡¯s every word was filled with naive cruelty. ¡°To be honest, I pity you. You can spend one night getting a man like my uncle, but you have to spend the rest of your life forgetting him. There will definitely be no oue between you and him. He can give you anything, but he won¡¯t give you love or sincerity.¡± Xing Shu took a deep breath, and her eyes darkened. ¡°Ms. Jiang Yao, I think you might have misunderstood terribly. Cheng Lang and I are just getting what we each want. It has nothing to do with love.¡± She needed someone who could protect her and help her exact revenge on Cheng Xingyang; Cheng Lang fit the bill. In return, she offered Cheng Lang a nubile body. Jiang Yao said, ¡°There¡¯s no misunderstanding. I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re simply banging Young Uncle or if you have feelings for him. I¡¯m just reminding you out of kindness. Young Uncle has been in a position of power for a long time. He is a deep thinker; a riddle wrapped in a mystery in an enigma. He¡¯s not someone you can trifle with, not in your life. I¡¯m saying this because I admire you. If it were anyone else, I wouldn¡¯t have bothered at all.¡± Xing Shu felt a lump in her throat. She felt that Jiang Yao¡¯s personality was not going to win her any friends in the Beijing upper-ss social circle¡ªsuch a forthright personality was too ring. It was like a beam of light shining into a smelly ditch, identally revealing the decay and filth. Everyone wanted this beam of light to disappear. Xing Shu said, ¡°I won¡¯t like Cheng Lang, let alone fall in love with him. But, thank you for your reminder.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jiang Yao asked innocently. Xing Shu said, ¡°I¡¯m very vindictive. I won¡¯t care for anyone who doesn¡¯t want me. I¡¯m involved with Cheng Lang because I want to exact revenge on Cheng Xingyang. Who else can make Cheng Xingyang stomp his feet more in this entire city?¡± The orange light of the setting sun outside the window shone shone on Xing Shu¡¯s face, revealing a deep and mysterious look. ¡°There are so many evil people in this world. There are also many people who havemitted sins. Why do I have to be a saint? You expect me to turn the other cheek and forgive people who have betrayed me? I can¡¯t do it; I¡¯ll take revenge! However, thank you for your reminder, Ms. Jiang Yao. I admit that you¡¯re right. I¡¯m indeed very lonely and want to be loved, but isn¡¯t that normal? All humans yearn for love and a safe harbor. Aren¡¯t you the same, Ms. Jiang Yao?¡± Jiang Yao was only in her twenties, but she already had a sullied reputation. It was as if she was openly telling the world that she was such a person¡ªI¡¯m a slut. If you¡¯re afraid, don¡¯te near me. I don¡¯t need your love. Only by doing so would one not get hurt; by not holding out for hope. ¡°You¡­¡± Jiang Yao choked suddenly. She did not know how Xing Shu suddenly flipped the table on her when she was the one who had the upper hand just a while ago. Xing Shu looked straight at Jiang Yao. ¡°Ms. Jiang Yao, you¡¯ve fooled around with so many men because you want a man who will love you at all costs, right? You want that man to love you even though he knows that you¡¯re promiscuous and amorous. You¡¯re like a person who has fallen into quicksand; you know that you can¡¯t escape, but you still yearn to be saved. You said that Cheng Lang won¡¯t love anyone, but you¡¯re the same, Ms. Jiang Yao. You long to be loved, but you won¡¯t fall in love with anyone. Or rather, people with the Cheng family¡¯s blood in their veins are selfish and cold.¡± Chapter 51 - 51 Beaten Half To Death At Most 51 Beaten Half To Death At Most If a person was trapped by love, they would make the wrong decision and even be a ve of love. They would be controlled by others. The Cheng family¡¯s motto was never to allow anyone to be a ve. The smile on Jiang Yao¡¯s face disappearedpletely. A few minutester, she smiled again. ¡°I was wrong. It turns out that you¡¯re not tempted by Young Uncle, but that Young Uncle has met his match. Why don¡¯t I treat you to a drink? I really did ask a few hot guys out. I promise you¡¯ll be satisfied.¡± Xing Shu really wanted to leave, but Jiang Yao had already pushed the door open and gotten out of the car. Xing Shu could not help but follow suit. As soon as she got out of the car, Xing Shu saw Nie Heng leaning against another car. He was dressed casually, but his aura was still imposing. The man standing opposite him had the opposite temperament of him. Although he was holding a cigarette in his hand, she felt that his hands should be holding a brush; he should be writing and painting. When Jiang Yao saw the man, the smile on her face widened. ¡°Xing Shu, what do you think of the man standing opposite Nie Heng?¡± The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s mouth twitched. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, that¡¯s Jin Mo, the most talented screenwriter now. He¡¯s the young master of the Jin family.¡± Jin Mo and Nie Heng were about the same height, but their temperaments were poles apart. Nie Heng was very irascible; like a powder keg¡ªaggressive and ruthless. On the other hand, Jin Mo was very gentle. His hand¡ªwhich was holding a cigarette¡ªwas white and dazzling. When he smiled, the corners of his eyes curled up. He was a mild-mannered pretty boy who could seduce anyone. Jiang Yao was surprised. ¡°You know Jin Mo? You don¡¯t even attend many gatherings, how can you know Jin Mo? Jin Mo doesn¡¯t attend many gatherings either. But it doesn¡¯t matter. If you like him, I¡¯ll knock him out for you now. Bed him first.¡± Xing Shu asked, ¡°Are you sure that we won¡¯t be beaten to death by him after that?¡± Jiang Yao replied, ¡°No, no, no. Not beaten to death; half to death at most. Of course, I¡¯ll be the one beaten half to death. You¡¯ll most probably be dead¡ªlock, stock and barrel. But think about it. It¡¯s worth dying to bang the most talented screenwriter.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°¡­ You can seed in anything with your determination.¡± Jiang Yao was stunned for a moment before she smiled. ¡°I realized that you¡¯re more interesting than I thought.¡± Despite the bold words, Jiang Yao did not intend to greet the two men. Unexpectedly, Xing Shu took the initiative to walk over and stand in front of Jin Mo. ¡°Senior, long time no see.¡± Jin Mo put out the cigarette in his hand and looked at Xing Shu¡¯s face gently for a while. Then, he asked, ¡°Xing Shu?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Jiang Yao did not expect these two people to really know each other! She looked curiously at all of them in turn. Finally, her gaze stopped on Nie Heng whose head was lowered, ying with the lighter in his hand. The lid of the lighter opened and closed, and the me disappeared and reappeared. Jiang Yao nudged Xing Shu¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Do you really know Jin Mo? Are you still going to join me with the hot guys?¡± Xing Shu did not want to go in the first ce. Just as she was about to nod, she saw Nie Heng suddenly raise his head. Xing Shu felt a chill run down her spine and had a bad feeling. Nie Heng whipped out his cell phone and made a call. ¡°Cheng Lang, your Little Canary is about to fly to someone else¡¯s gilded cage. Do you want me to help you deal with it?¡± His tone was sinister, and thest few words seemed to be spewed with a clenched jaw. Xing Shu was speechless. She realized that ever since theyst met, Nie Heng had enjoyed torturing her. He was delighted at the sight of her misery! This pervert! The terrifying thing about Nie Heng was that he meant what he said. If Cheng Lang¡ªwho was on the other end of the phone¡ªhad given an affirmative answer, Nie Heng would really kill her in the next second. An insensible canary had no right to live. Xing Shu felt as if someone was squeezing her heart tightly, and even the air became thin. She did not know what Cheng Lang said, but in the next second, Nie Heng ced the phone by her ear. ¡°Did he scare you?¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s cool voice emanated from the cell phone, instantly calming Xing Shu¡¯s nerves. She replied, ¡°No, I know he¡¯s joking.¡± Cheng Lang chuckled. ¡°Nie Heng isn¡¯t the type to joke around.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s breathing quickened. Sensing Jin Mo¡¯s meaningful gaze, she wanted to end the call quickly. ¡°Young Uncle, is there something the matter?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Yes. Prepare yourself. You¡¯re going on a business trip with me tonight.¡± Xing Shu thought that she had misheard and confirmed it with Cheng Lang again. Her expression instantly became much more serious. ¡°Okay, what time is it tonight?¡± Chapter 52 - 52 Where Are We Going? 52 Where Are We Going? Cheng Lang replied, ¡°The flight is at ten o¡¯clock. Jian Yaochuan will pick you up.¡± Xing Shu had no choice but toply. She returned the cell phone to Nie Heng and thanked him. Then, she turned to look at Jiang Yao. ¡°Something came up at the office. I have to make a move first.¡± Then, she looked at Jin Mo. ¡°Senior, I haven¡¯t thanked you for what happened three years ago. I¡¯ll treat you to a meal when I have the chance.¡± The smile on Jin Mo¡¯s face faded a little, and his eyes darkened. ¡°Alright, add me on WeChat first. I¡¯ll contact you then.¡± After adding Jin Mo as a friend, Xing Shu made some polite small talk before leaving. After she left, Jin Mo put down his phone and tilted his head to look at Nie Heng. ¡°Little Canary?¡± The gentle smile on his lips had already faded. It was impossible to tell what he was thinking. !! Nie Heng lifted the lid of the lighter and deftly lit a cigarette. ¡°Why? Are you trying to gather intel for your sister again?¡± Jin Mo said, ¡°Jin Yue is nagging me so much. I can¡¯t just sit back and do nothing.¡± Nie Heng said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. She¡¯s just a temporary y thing.¡± Jin Mo narrowed his eyes. Cheng Lang would keep a mistress? No matter what his motive was, she was a threat to Jin Yue. Jin Mo¡¯s lips slowly curled up as he looked at the new friend on his phone¡ªXing Shu. This was going to be fun. Jiang Yao had sneaked into the bar while the two of them were chatting. She nned to find her target¡ªthat top male celebrity¡ªtonight, after she caught wind that he would be here. Xing Shu returned to her apartment. She did not know where she was going or how many days she would be gone for the business trip. She prepared two sets of clothes, all the necessary documents and put on light makeup. Jian Yaochuan picked her up at seven o¡¯clock. Xing Shu opened the car door and saw Cheng Lang sitting quietly in the back seat. His eyes were closed and his head was slightly raised as he leaned against the customized headrest. He looked a little tired, but it did not affect his elegance at all. Xing Shu softened her actions. As the car started, she asked Jian Yaochuan softly, ¡°Where are we going?¡± Jian Yaochuan replied, ¡°Ms. Xing, you¡¯ll know when you get there.¡± Xing Shu tactfully shut her mouth. Before boarding the ne, Xing Shu received a call from the Xing family. The Xing family was in a mess because Chen Ru paid them a visit and mocked the Xing family before saying that she wanted to annul the engagement. ¡°Xing Shu,e back quickly! Do you know how close the business rtionship between the Xing family and the Cheng family is?! Since Cheng Xingyang still wants this engagement, you should just wait to get married! Xing Shu, don¡¯t disappoint me. What you¡¯ve done recently has been too out of line.¡± Thinking of how Xing Shu had confessed that she had fooled around with a man that night, Wu Minxia hated her to the core. When she thought of Xing Linlin¡¯s diary, she felt deceived for more than ten years. Xing Shu was a promiscuous and hypocritical person! She regretted even more why Xing Linlin was not her biological daughter. At least Xing Linlin would not embarrass her like this. Xing Shu said, ¡°Mom, Cheng Xingyang let me down first. The affair between him and Xing Linlin is already disgusting enough.¡± Impatience shed across Wu Minxia¡¯s eyes. She did not believe Xing Shu¡¯s words at all. ¡°Don¡¯t say anything else. Hurry back and apologize to Madam Chen Ru. Don¡¯t mention what happened that night again. As long as Cheng Xingyang is still willing, you have to marry into the Cheng family.¡± Xing Shu felt that her status in the Xing family was extremely low; she was like a toy that was at the mercy of others. She did not and could not have her own thoughts. She hung up the phone. A few secondster, Xing Guotai started calling again. Xing Shu turned off her cell phone; she did not want to be disturbed while on a business trip. She took the ne ticket and entered the first-ss cabin. She did not know if Jian Yaochuan had deliberately arranged it, but her seat was next to Cheng Lang¡¯s. During the flight, Cheng Lang watched a video of a speech on his tablet. He was very quiet; his gaze focused and serious. He seemed to have a calming effect on one¡¯s frustration. Xing Shu closed her eyes and cleared her mind of all the nonsense with the Xing family. She nced at the content on the tablet and could not help but say, ¡°Michael Porter? Young Uncle, do you watch his speech too?¡± Cheng Lang was much taller than Xing Shu. He tilted his head slightly, revealing a clean and cool face. ¡°You know him?¡± Xing Shu nodded. Since they were on a business trip, she did not deliberately curry favor like she did in private. Instead, she said very seriously, ¡°He¡¯s a professor at Harvard University. The Porter Five Forces model he invented is very famous.¡± She reached out to help support the tablet, but her fingertips touched the Buddhist bracelet on Cheng Lang¡¯s wrist. Chapter 53 - 53 Afraid of Him? 53 Afraid of Him? Just as Xing Shu was about to retract her hand, Cheng Lang moved his wrist back slightly and sped her fingertips into his palm. Xing Shu¡¯s heart trembled, and she tried her best to focus on the speech. ¡°Management master Peter Drucker introduced this concept into business management for the first time. I thought with Young Uncle¡¯s stature, you would be past watching these by now.¡± Xing Shu was not deliberately sucking up to Cheng Lang. These theories were not rare in the financial industry. Cheng Lang had made a name for himself on Wall Street at the age of 16; it was impossible for him not to know about these. As Cheng Lang listened, he yed with Xing Shu¡¯s fingers. His every move affected Xing Shu¡¯s thoughts. Her mind became hazy gradually. This man had the ability to bewitch people without batting an eyelid! ¡°Professor Michael is my teacher.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s tone was calm as he held Xing Shu¡¯s hand in his palm. He held it lightly and did not do anything else. Xing Shu hesitated for a moment before holding his hand back slightly. She wanted to let herself indulge a little in this space, ten thousand meters in the air. She knew that they were just putting on an act; a reality of love between a man and a woman. But she also yearned to take a breather and pretend to have a shoulder to lean on. Theynded in America after more than ten hours of flight. Even upon reaching their amodation in a manor, Xing Shu still did not know the purpose of this business trip. While jetgged in her room, Xing Shu heard Jian Yaochuan¡¯s voice emanating from outside. ¡°President, President Feng of Fenglei Group is also here for the auction.¡± An auction? Was there a high profile auction abroad recently? But if it was an auction, why did Cheng Lang bring her here? Xing Shu got the answer soon. Jian Yaochuan knocked on her door and handed her a document. ¡°Ms. Xing, this is all the information on AN Group.¡± AN Group? When the nended, Xing Shu had watched the local news and had not heard of any actions by AN Group. Jian Yaochuan said, ¡°All the conglomerates in North America will participate in the auction tomorrow night. The President of AN Group might propose a coboration.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart trembled. All the conglomerates in North America? What kind of auction could gather such a grand lineup? She hid the surprise in her eyes and perused the information. Cheng Lang and Jian Yaochuan left the manor and did not return until ten o¡¯clock at night. When they returned, Cheng Lang smelled faintly of alcohol. Xing Shu had already gone through AN Group¡¯s information several times. To be safe, she did not dare to put it down even though she knew that she had memorized the contents. The main light in her room was turned off; only a reading light by the window was turned on. When Cheng Lang entered, Xing Shu was going through the pages. Her long hair fell over her shoulders, and her facial features were exquisite. Be it men or women, they were all charming when they were hard at work. Xing Shu looked up. ¡°Young Uncle, as the two most powerful corporations in North America, AN Group and K Group are both going to participate in the auction this time. Since K Group and the Nie family are coborating, will the Nie family send someone over?¡± The lights in the room were red. The smell of alcohol permeated the air as Cheng Lang walked in. He nced at the information about K Group disyed on Xing Shu¡¯sputer screen before answering, ¡°Nie Heng will be here.¡± He sat down behind Xing Shu and gently hugged her. ¡°Afraid of him?¡± To be honest, she was a little afraid. However, Xing Shu wanted to know more about Nie Heng because of Nie Xi. Xing Shu said, ¡°If the Nie family coborates with K Group, Nie Heng¡¯s status in the Nie family will be unparalleled, right?¡± If the affair between Nie Xi and Nie Heng were exposed in the future, Nie Heng could at least ensure Nie Xi¡¯s safety. Cheng Lang did not answer this question. He rested his chin gently on Xing Shu¡¯s shoulder. The warm yellow light shone on him, and the atmosphere was inexplicably warm. Xing Shu tried her best to ignore the strange feeling that rose in her heart. She actually felt at ease being with Cheng Lang? No, no, no, this was not a good sign at all¡­ She was clearly not the one who had been drinking, but she seemed to be drunk and having delusions. A numbing sensation emanated from her neck. It was Cheng Lang¡¯s lips nibbling on her skin. It did not hurt; it was gentle. Xing Shu thought he must be drunk¡­ Xing Shu¡¯s eyshes kept trembling and she couldn¡¯t help but dodge. ¡°AN Group¡¯s business doesn¡¯t interact with Cheng Corporation Group. Cheng Corporation Group had already entered the foreign market the year you took over, Young Uncle. Logically speaking, there¡¯s no need for such a coboration. Is it because of the President of AN Corporation? I saw that he also graduated from Harvard and is Young Uncle¡¯s friend? Hmm¡­ be gentle¡­¡± Chapter 54 - 54 You Still Want to Talk About This At This Time? 54 You Still Want to Talk About This At This Time? Cheng Lang chuckled and carried Xing Shu towards the bathroom. ¡°Are you sure you still want to talk about this at this time?¡± Xing Shu bit her lip. She was a little afraid of this ambiguous rtionship led by Cheng Lang. Jiang Yao was right. Cheng Lang was too superior. His slight gentleness was enough to charm her off her pants. ¡°President Cheng, you brought me here on a business trip. Of course, I have to do my job and obtain all the information. AN Group and Cheng Corporation Group are not rted in many businesses. The only area of coboration with Cheng Corporation Group is logistics. Is Cheng Corporation Group going to put thepany¡¯s products on it? If that¡¯s the case, we can use AN Group¡¯s logistics system to save a lot of costs.¡± Cheng Lang had already ced her on the basin. In front of her was a one-meter diameter mirror that reflected their faces. Xing Shu closed her eyes in shock after taking a look. She could not stand such stimtion! She closed her eyes and said, ¡°Or I¡¯m wrong. Cheng Corporation Group doesn¡¯t want to coborate with AN Group¡¯s logistics. Thetest information shows that AN Group is interested in building the most advanced unmanned supermarket, and the core value of the unmanned supermarket is sensors that cover the ceiling of the entire store. This requires artificial intelligence technology. Cheng Corporation Group happens to have top-notch technology and technicians. President Cheng, you¡¯re far-sighted. Two years ago, you approved funds for the R&D of sensors. Now, you can sell this project to AN Group. AN Group has the mostplete storage and logistics system, but its business map doesn¡¯t include artificial intelligence research.¡± Echoes reverberated in the bathroom. No matter how much she tried to keep it down, moans escaped from her lips. She was embarrassed and could not bear it. The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s eyes were red, and she raised her neck¡­ However, Cheng Lang suddenly stopped. He pinched her chin. ¡°Continue.¡± Xing Shu gathered all her strength and tried her best to maintain cognizance. However, her voice became intermittent amid the thrusts. ¡°Unmanned supermarket¡­ The initial research and development cost¡­ Whether it¡¯s artificial intelligence or¡­ machine learning, big data¡­ Cheng Corporation Group is better than¡­ than AN Group. If Cheng Corporation Group can sell this system to AN Group¡­ they can¡­¡± Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Can what?¡± Xing Shu was speechless. She was already in such a state, but he was still pressing her relentlessly. He seemed to delight in seeing her in the throes of passion. He was very evil. Xing Shu gave in. The corners of her eyes turned wet, and she scratched Cheng Lang¡¯s arm unwillingly and resentfully. If there were two sins in this world, Cheng Lang with his clothes on was one; and him with his clothes off was the other. Xing Shu watched herself fall in rity. She recalled Jiang Yao¡¯s words. She could use one night to have Cheng Lang, but she had to spend the rest of her life trying to forget him. It was too painful, but he was Cheng Lang. When Xing Shu turned on her cell phone the next morning, there were many missed calls¡ªfrom the Xing family, Cheng Xingyang and Chen Ru. As for the messages that filled the screen, she deleted all of them with nary a nce. Xing Shu washed up briefly and went to the living room of the manor. Cheng Lang had already left and would probably be back at night. Although she had already memorized all the research data, Xing Shu still wanted to go to the AN Group building to experience the feel of the North American conglomerate. After all, a person¡¯s experience is limited by one¡¯s vision and vision limits one¡¯s ability. She needed to experience it for herself to understand the charm of those conglomerates. For example, Wall Street¡ªwhich was not far from here¡ªwas the dream of everyone in the financial industry. It was the area with the highest employment density in the world. More than 2,000 financial institutions and 400,000 financial yers gathered in one square kilometer. Just thinking about it made Xing Shu excited. However, this trip did not go smoothly. Xing Shu was just a little into her trip when it started raining heavily. She sought shelter at the bus stop and saw thick dark clouds hanging in the sky. There were ear-piercing honkings everywhere, and her visibility decreased. Xing Shu lowered her head to check the route and decided to take a remote shortcut. Just as she approached the alley, Xing Shu heard two gunshots. At the same time, the shop sign not far away was blown by the strong wind and nged, masking the gunshots. Xing Shu stopped in her tracks and did not move forward. This was a foreign country with the right to bear arms. It would be a death wish to approach rashly. She was about to turn around when a cold hand reached over. She was pressed against the moldy wall in the next second. Chapter 55 - 55 I Didn’t See Anything 55 I Didn¡¯t See Anything ¡°Chinese?¡± There was bafflement in the man¡¯s tone. Xing Shu felt his breath on her neck, giving her goosebumps. Xing Shu¡¯s body stiffened and she swallowed. The cold muzzle was pressed against her back, and she did not dare to move. There were a few men lying in the depths of the alley. Blood mixed with rainwater rushed into the sewer. Xing Shu knew that she was very unlucky to have stumbled upon a murder scene. She did not know this man, but he was vaguely familiar. A photograph suddenly shed across Xing Shu¡¯s mind¡ªthe scion of K Group, the most doted on and mercurial young master in the diamond industry. K Group had lost their daughter 20 years ago. Be it that chairman or this young master, they had never given up on looking for her. Xing Shu¡¯s eyshes fluttered twice. ¡°Mr. Xiao, I didn¡¯t see anything.¡± The rumor that K Group had many enemies did not seem fake at all. K Group ruled with an iron hand and dominated the industry through ruthlessness. !! Xiao Zhuo did not expect this woman to know him. He sized Xing Shu up a few times before slowly putting away his gun. ¡°Which family¡¯s youngdy in China?¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°I¡¯m an employee of Cheng Corporation Group.¡± Xiao Zhuo was not wearing a suit; he wore a simple white shirt and ck pants. He looked very young. Xiao Zhuo grabbed her neck. ¡°Cheng Corporation Group? You know Cheng Lang?¡± Xing Shu had studied K Group and had seen a lot of news about Xiao Zhuo. From the looks of it, Xiao Zhuo and Cheng Lang probably did not get along. She was a little annoyed with herself for speaking too quickly. Xing Shu replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know him.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s lie was really flimsy. How could an employee of Cheng Corporation Group not know its President, Cheng Lang? Xiao Zhuo tightened his fingers, wanting to scare Xing Shu. However, things took a turn in the next second. ¡°Bam!¡± Xing Shu threw Xiao Zhuo over her shoulder and onto the ground, locking his arm with applied pressure. Xiao Zhuo was stunned. When he recovered from the shock, he did not resist. Instead, he turned to look at Xing Shu. ¡°Do you have a death wish?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face turned pale, but she was still rational. She whipped out her cell phone¡ªturned on the camera¡ªand pointed it towards Xiao Zhuo¡¯s face. ¡°Mr. Xiao, I just want to live. A big shot like you doesn¡¯t have to bother with a small fry like me. As long as you don¡¯t find trouble with me in the future, I won¡¯t tell anyone about what happened today.¡± It would not look good if word got out that the dignified young master of K Group was tackled to the ground by a woman. Xiao Zhuo was so angry that heughed. Thinking of the maneuver just now, he asked Xing Shu, ¡°Do you know martial arts?¡± Xing Shu nodded. ¡°ck belt, fourth dan.¡± Xiao Zhuo said, ¡°Not bad.¡± Xing Shu was confounded. She could not figure Xiao Zhuo out. He still had the mood to praise her at this time? Xing Shu saved the video on her cell phone and loosened her grip on Xiao Zhuo. Xiao Zhuo¡¯s clothes were wet from the rainwater on the ground. His cell phone suddenly rang. He got up from the ground¡ªone hand holding the gun deftly¡ªthe other rearranging his wet clothes. He looked nonchnt. ¡°Nie Heng, you¡¯re here?¡± The other party said something. Xiao Zhuo hung up the call and walked out of the alley. Halfway there, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Xing Shu. ¡°You know Nie Heng?¡± Xing Shu did not answer. Xiao Zhuo continued, ¡°When I said the name ¡®Nie Heng¡¯ just now, there was a ripple in your eyes.¡± Xing Shu did not want to answer this question. Whether it was Nie Heng or Xiao Zhuo, both were very dangerous. Unfortunately, Xiao Zhuo was certain that Xing Shu knew Nie Heng. He turned around¡ªgrabbed her wrist¡ªand forcefully brought her into a car not far away. The ck Bugatti was parked in the heavy rain. It was very spacious inside the car. After Nie Heng ended the call, he looked at Cheng Lang, who was opposite him. Cheng Lang was aloof, and his slender fingers were flipping through the auction catalog sent by the auction organizer. Nie Heng asked, ¡°What does Old Master Cheng want this time?¡± ¡°Ten-sided Spirited Wall Scroll.¡± Cheng Lang put down the catalog. It was the final lot, and the price had yet to be announced. Nie Heng remarked, ¡°I see. No wonder you had to make this trip yourself.¡± A work of the imperial artists of the Ming Dynasty, the Ten-sided Spirited Wall Scroll had never been auctioned before. Old Master Cheng had a thing for antiques. Cheng Lang nced out of the car window. Two blurry figures walked over. Cheng Lang asked Nie Heng, ¡°You didn¡¯t fight with Xiao Zhuo?¡± Xiao Zhuo was not in the Beijing upper-ss social circle and was not on familiar terms with them; but he hade to the auction with Nie Heng. Of course, the North American upper-ss social circle was moreplicated and dangerous than Beijing¡¯s. Chapter 56 - 56 Go Change 56 Go Change As a well-known scion within the North American upper-ss social circle, Xiao Zhuo has a tardy reputation. To put it bluntly, Xiao Zhuo¡¯s reputation in North America wasparable to Jiang Yao¡¯s in Beijing. Nie Heng asked, ¡°What¡¯s there to fight with Xiao Zhuo?¡± Cheng Lang counter questioned, ¡°Both of you want lot number eight, right?¡± Lot number eight was a wristwatch; the only one of its kind in the world. Nie Heng would definitely want it for the Liu family. Nie Heng had a habit of showering the Liu family with such treasures. !! ¡°Yes, I want number eight, but Xiao Zhuo may not be so.¡± Nie Heng smiled and said, ¡°Although Xiao Zhuo is generous to women, not every woman is worth him spending so much money on.¡± A conservative estimate of that wristwatch was 80 million. Cheng Lang¡¯s gaze turned to the window again. The two shadows in the rain became increasingly clearer. Xing Shu wanted to shake off Xiao Zhuo¡¯s hand, but Xiao Zhuo held on tightly to her. After getting into another car, Xiao Zhuo called Nie Heng. The extended Bugatti was parked in front. He did not get into the same car as Nie Heng; they were not that familiar with each other. They had originally agreed to go to the auction house together, but Xiao Zhuo was drenched and would be dyed. Xiao Zhuo said, ¡°You go ahead first. We¡¯ll meet at the auction house. Then, tell me about the news you¡¯ve received recently.¡± Xiao Zhuo and Nie Heng were about the same age. Coupled with the coboration between K Group and the Nie family, there was no need to be overly polite. Xiao Zhuo grabbed Xing Shu with his hand. As soon as he hung up, he made the next call. He seemed to be very busy. After the car door was closed and he was sure that Xing Shu would not run away, he let go of her and continued chatting with the person on the other end of the line. ¡°A philosophy major? Do you think I¡¯ll like such a stuffy woman? She¡¯s too arty-farty. Thest time we had a meal together, she said that she thinks the highest value of humans is to offer themselves for their ideals. What I¡¯m interested in is for her to offer herself to me. Alright, stop annoying me. She and I are from different worlds.¡± Xiao Zhuo ended the call and threw his cell phone to the side. His brows were tightly furrowed. This was the first time Xing Shu had seen Xiao Zhuo. She was also very surprised that a privileged elite like Xiao Zhuo would be troubled by blind dates. ¡°Mr. Xiao¡¯s stature is not exempt from blind dates?¡± Xing Shu asked. Xiao Zhuo smilednguidly. ¡°Blind date? You should say it¡¯s a consort selection.¡± Xing Shu choked and looked in front of the car. ¡°I still have something on tonight. Can you let me out?¡± Xiao Zhuo closed his eyes and did not speak. When the car stopped, Xing Shu realized that this was the vi that Xiao Zhuo used for his flings. She refused to go in because the strange chair at the entrance of the vi evoked thoughts of erotic activities. Xiao Zhuo was as notorious as Jiang Yao. She thought that Jiang Yao was already out of line, but she did not expect Xiao Zhuo to push the boundaries further. There were all kinds of novel props, even professional hammocks. The style crossed over from the Napoleonic era to contemporary. Xing Shu¡¯s face became increasingly weird as she looked around the ce. It was only when she saw a grand piano that Xing Shu¡¯s tense face rxed a little. She forced herself to focus on the piano and tune out the various props around her. She even yed with the piano keys gently. ¡°Is there a reason for the grand piano here?¡± ¡°Of course,¡± Xiao Zhuo answered very seriously. He walked inside to change his clothes. Xing Shu looked around and wanted to take this opportunity to leave. However, before she could map out a route, Xiao Zhuo came out of the walk-in closet. His temperament instantly became much calmer. At the same time, a group of people followed behind him. They seemed to be a professional styling team. Xiao Zhuo said, ¡°Go change your clothes first.¡± Xing Shu asked, ¡°Me?¡± Xing Shu wanted to refuse. She did not understand what Xiao Zhuo was doing. He could not possibly be bringing her to the auction, right? However, he did not give her a chance to refuse. She was escorted into the changing room by the styling team. After Xing Shu changed into an aqua blue dress, Xiao Zhuo nodded. ¡°Not bad. Much better than that philosopher.¡± Xing Shu: ¡°¡­¡± It appeared Xiao Zhuo could not find a date for the auction and was making her his plus one. Xing Shu wanted to ask Xiao Zhuo just how traumatized he was by that female philosopher. However, the stylist sat her down and worked on her face. Xing Shu could only close her eyes and let them do as they pleased. Putting on makeup was a very boring affair. Xing Shu continued the topic from before. ¡°So, what¡¯s so special about that piano? I remember that at your 18th birthday party, your family hired a Swedish graphologist to analyze your penmanship. Your family admires Chinese culture very much.¡± Chapter 57 - 57 Where Is She? 57 Where Is She? In China, there was a saying that one¡¯s handwriting is a reflection of the person. Xiao Zhuo¡¯s 18-year-olding-of-age ceremony was very grand; all the youngdies and young masters of North America were in attendance. The words that Xiao Zhuo penned during the party was sold for a high price of five million yuan. As for whether the calligraphy was worth that much money, that was up for debate. The corners of Xiao Zhuo¡¯s mouth curled up. He did not expect Xing Shu to know this. ¡°It¡¯s not asplicated as you think. I just think it¡¯s very interesting to have sex on the piano. Different bodies, different forces can create different melodies. Coupled with a ss of red wine¡­ watching the white keys gradually turn red. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s beautiful?¡± Xing Shu: ¡°???¡± She had never been so speechless in her life! She almost could not hide the expression on her face! How typical of the wildest scion in the North American upper-ss social circle! Xing Shu took a deep breath. ¡°Mr. Xiao is really forthright.¡± !! Xiao Zhuoughed. He had never been in such a good mood. He found it interesting that Xing Shu was so rattled by his words. Xing Shu did not attempt any more talk, afraid that Xiao Zhuo would give another lurid answer. The styling team moved very quickly. Xing Shu¡¯s makeup was done in no time. Xing Shu looked at the aqua blue dress¡ªXiao Zhuo had exquisite taste. Xing Shu said, ¡°Mr. Xiao, the price of this dress¡­¡± ¡°Why? Do you think I would make you pay for it?¡± Xiao Zhuo¡¯s cell phone rang. When he saw the name disyed on the screen, he sneered. ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask them to tell you that I¡¯m not interested in you? I¡¯m not interested in Scott¡¯s novels and Schubert¡¯s songs. I¡¯m also not interested in the rise and fall of various countries. Don¡¯t call me again. In addition, I¡¯ve already got a plus one for tonight. Darling, we¡¯re not on the same path. Let¡¯s part on good terms.¡± Xing Shu quietly followed behind Xiao Zhuo. She felt like she was walking a tightrope. The auction was starting in two hours; Cheng Lang would be back for her. ¡°Mr. Xiao, I came with my colleague. I should go back and look for him first. If youck a plus one, I¡¯ll meet you at the entrance of the auction?¡± Xing Shu suggested. After all, Cheng Lang probably would not use her as his plus one. Xiao Zhuo had been frowning ever since he ended the call. ¡°Call your colleague. You¡¯ll be with me tonight.¡± Xing Shu was speechless. She gulped; she did not have Cheng Lang¡¯s number. Xiao Zhuo suddenly lowered his head and looked at Xing Shu with raised eyebrows. ¡°Colleague? Are you sure you¡¯re an employee of Cheng Corporation Group?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°Yes.¡± Xiao Zhuo nodded. ¡°Alright!¡± In the next second, he whipped out his cell phone and called Nie Heng. ¡°Tell President Cheng that I¡¯m borrowing his employee.¡± He looked at Xing Shu and asked, ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± Xing Shu was speechless, thoroughly shocked by Xiao Zhuo. She could only bite the bullet and say, ¡°Hu Jie.¡± Xiao Zhuo did not suspect anything. He said to Nie Heng, ¡°Her name is Hu Jie. She¡¯s my plus one for tonight. Tell President Cheng that I¡¯ll treat him to a meal the next time I go to Beijing.¡± Nie Heng stared at his cell phone and tried to recall the name ¡®Hu Jie¡¯. Unfortunately, he had no impression of her. A woman who could catch Xiao Zhuo¡¯s eye must be gorgeous. But did Cheng Corporation Group have such a woman? Nie Heng frowned and looked at Cheng Lang, who was resting with his eyes closed. ¡°Xiao Zhuo called and said that he wants to borrow one of your employees as a plus one. He said that her name is Hu Jie.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s eyshes fluttered twice and he slowly opened his eyes. ¡°Who?¡± ¡°Hu Jie,¡± Nie Heng repeated. He asked coldly, ¡°When did Cheng Corporation Group hire such a vixen? How did she manage to make Xiao Zhuo call personally to ask for a favor?¡± Cheng Lang lowered his eyshes and tightened his jawline. ck fog seemed to gather in his eyes, but it seemed to dissipate in an instant. He said with a faint smile, ¡°Hu Jie¡­¡± He chuckled and instructed Jian Yaochuan, who was driving, ¡°No need to go back to the manor.¡± Jian Yaochuan was a little surprised. They were supposed to go back to the manor to pick up Ms. Xing Shu, but they weren¡¯t going back now? However, he did not probe further and silently turned the steering wheel. It was silent in the car. Nie Heng acutely sensed that Cheng Lang¡¯s aura had changed after the conversation just now. It seemed to have be more aloof, and his eyes were cial. Nie Heng asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you bring Xing Shu along this time? Where is she?¡± Cheng Lang sniggered and tapped his fingertips on his knees casually, revealing his fair and sharp wrist bones. ¡°Already there.¡± Chapter 58 - 58 To Go Over 58 To Go Over Nie Heng said, ¡°The North American social circle is very wild. Are you going to let your little canary run amok? Aren¡¯t you afraid that she¡¯ll be overwhelmed by temptation and run away with someone else? If she runs away, she won¡¯t fly back.¡± ¡°She won¡¯t be overwhelmed by temptation by my side?¡± Cheng Lang closed his eyes again. His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed slightly at the recollection ofst night. He said hoarsely, ¡°Xing Shu isn¡¯t that superficial.¡± Nie Heng was biased against Xing Shu. After all, the first time they had met, Xing Shu had boldly schemed against Cheng Lang and even shamelessly admitted that she was Cheng Lang¡¯s mistress. Of course, Nie Heng knew that Xing Shu was not. There were so many people in Beijing who wanted to bed Cheng Lang, but most of them only thought about it and did not dare to take action. Hence, Nie Heng really wanted to know if Xing Shu could seed. If she seeded, would Cheng Lang kill Xing Shu when he woke up? Their second encounter at Sunset bar surprised Nie Heng. Not only was Xing Shu not dead, but she was also alive and well. Cheng Lang even treated Xing Shu a little differently. Although it was only a little, it was enough for Nie Heng to be vignt. That was why when Jiang Yao wanted to bring Xing Shu along for the meet up with hot guys, he called Cheng Lang to tell him. Before Cheng Lang got tired of her, it was best that Xing Shu stayed in her gilded cage obediently. Nie Heng said, ¡°A woman who schemed against you to bed you isn¡¯t superficial? If you ask me, Xing Shu only has a passable face. You said that she¡¯s not superficial because you haven¡¯t tired of banging her, so you are looking at her through rose-tinted sses.¡± Cheng Lang quipped, ¡°Then have you tired of banging Nie Xi?¡± Nie Heng was surprised that Cheng Lang would take the initiative to mention Nie Xi. His rtionship with Nie Xi should be hidden. Although they were well aware of it, they feigned ignorance and avoided talking about it. Nie Heng said, ¡°Nie Xi is just an amusement to pass time. She¡¯s at my beck and call; saves a lot of trouble.¡± His fianc¨¦e from the Liu family did not like him fooling around. To Nie Heng, there was no difference between banging a hundred people or banging one person a hundred times. ¡°Xing Shu said that Nie Xi loves you.¡± Cheng Lang wanted to remind Nie Heng not to do anything that he would regret. However, when Nie Heng heard the word ¡®love¡¯, he frowned in disgust. Of course, he knew that Nie Xi loved him and liked him, but he did not care for such people. He would only humiliate women who loved him. He was not interested in further discussion on this topic with Cheng Lang, and Cheng Lang did not want to interfere too much in his friend¡¯s rtionship. Seeing that Nie Heng was unwilling to continue the conversation, he continued to read the catalog. The car quickly stopped at the entrance of a magnificent building. The event was thronged by the media, but they were all kept out by the barricades. No reporters could approach, and they could only take pictures from afar. Cheng Lang and Nie Heng did not like to show their faces at such asions, so the car drove straight past the red carpet and stopped in the special parking lot. There were already many people in the hall. Both sides were surrounded by waist-high walls. Suited and booted professional bidders with phones glued to their ears were making sitreps to their clients on the other end of the call. Collectors who were unable to attend such a high-profile auction wouldmission trusted professional bidders to bid on their behalf. Cheng Lang and Nie Heng¡¯s seats were next to each other. Nie Heng looked at the suited and booted professional bidders and said with a smile, ¡°I don¡¯t think we¡¯ll be able to get what Old Master Cheng wants without 300 million.¡± The auction of the Ten-Faced Spirit Wall Scroll would definitely attract covetous eyes from all directions. However, there was an even more heavyweight lot tonight. Unfortunately, the organizer had kept it a secret and had not announced it. Nie Heng asked, ¡°Cheng Lang, what do you think is the auction lot that the organizer hasn¡¯t announced yet?¡± It was not to the organizer¡¯s benefit to keep mum about the lot. But no matter who they asked, no one had a clue about thest auction lot. The white-gloved waiters respectfully led every guest into the hall. Xiao Zhuo¡¯s car also arrived. He had always been very high-profile in the North American circle. But with Xing Shu by his side tonight, he kept a low profile and did not stop his car on the red carpet. When they entered the hall, many people greeted Xiao Zhuo before their gazesnded on Xing Shu. Xing Shu did not have stage fright, but when she walked through thest door, she sensed a gaze. She looked up and saw Cheng Lang in the front row. Xing Shu¡¯s eyes narrowed, and she wanted to remove her hand on Xiao Zhuo¡¯s arm. Cheng Lang¡¯s gaze was very indifferent, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. His gaze lingered on her waist, and then he pointed at the seat beside him, indicating for her to go over. Chapter 59 - 59 Whispers 59 Whispers Xing Shu did not dare to disobey. Xiao Zhuo noticed this. He frowned at first, then walked over gracefully and sat down beside Xing Shu. Xing Shu was on tenterhooks, seated between them. She called out softly, ¡°Young Uncle¡­¡± She looked uneasy and wanted to exin. Xiao Zhuo suddenly tilted his head and eximed in surprise, ¡°What did you call him? Didn¡¯t you say that you didn¡¯t know Cheng Lang?¡± Xing Shu really wanted to shut Xiao Zhuo¡¯s mouth! She tried her best to keep a straight face. ¡°Really? I didn¡¯t say that. Perhaps you heard wrongly, Mr. Xiao.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s fingertipsnded on Xing Shu¡¯s blue sleeve. The cutting of this dress was very conservative. The sleeve was made ofce, making her look very elegant. The sequined tail of the dress swayed like a fishtail with every step. This dress was very beautiful and special; very eye-catching but not revealing. But Xing Shu felt naked at Cheng Lang¡¯s touch. The warmth of his fingertips on her wrist passed through the thin fabric and entered her heart. !! Nie Heng¡ªwho was sitting on Cheng Lang¡¯s other side¡ªhad not spoken since Xing Shu arrived. However, his eyes were cial, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue. The aura of these three men sitting together was too strong. Xing Shu did not dare to say a word. She could only straighten her back and try her best to stayposed. However, just because Xing Shu did not say anything did not mean that Xiao Zhuo was quiet. ¡°President Cheng, your reputation precedes you. It looks like I identally kidnapped your plus one.¡± His aura was not weaker than Cheng Lang¡¯s. He smilednguidly and leaned closer to Xing Shu. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect my taste to be so simr to President Cheng¡¯s.¡± Hearing this, Cheng Lang looked up. ¡°Simr?¡± Xiao Zhuo nodded. He was different from Cheng Lang. If he liked a woman, he would act on it directly, not shy about resorting to tricks. However, his feelings for Xing Shu were strange. Xing Shu was very beautiful and aligned with his idea of beauty. However, he only felt an innate sense of kinship towards her. His heart would soften at the sight of her beautiful eyes. Xiao Zhuo asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t that so? President Cheng, you also think that Xing Shu is rather endearing, right?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s scalp went numb. If she were not worried about Xiao Zhuo¡¯s reprisals, she would definitely shut his mouth! Endearing? Bullsh*t! Xiao Zhuo was a yboy who had shown affection for countless women. Cheng Lang raised his eyebrows and slowly rubbed the back of Xing Shu¡¯s hand with his fingers. ¡°Yes, she¡¯s rather endearing.¡± Even though Xing Shu knew that this was a d*ck-measuring contest between two men, she was still bbergasted by Cheng Lang¡¯s words. Cheng Lang did not seem to know the effects of his casual remarks. It was very unfair for him to sit on the chair leisurely after making such remarks. Xing Shu was thrown off bnce and struggled to maintain cognizance. She wanted to retract her wrist, but was unable to. Cheng Lang¡¯s fingers rested lightly on her wrist, but she felt that they weighed a ton. Xing Shu took a deep breath and tilted her head slightly. Her tone softened. ¡°Young Uncle, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡± She had wanted to go to AN Group to experience the atmosphere there, but she ran into Xiao Zhuo midway. The unpredictability of Xiao Zhuo led to the current situation. Cheng Lang turned to look at her. Xing Shu had deliberately shown a posture of deference and was very dovelike. Cheng Lang had to admit that Xiao Zhuo was right. Xing Shu was indeed endearing when she was meek. The anger in Cheng Lang¡¯s heart dissipated for some reason. ¡°Ok, I don¡¯t me you.¡± Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief. Then, she pushed her luck andined, ¡°I wanted to call Young Uncle, but I don¡¯t have your number or Assistant Jian¡¯s.¡± This was called ying the me game! Cheng Lang knew what Xing Shu was up to. A subtle emotion rose in his heart. He was about to reply when Xiao Zhuo reached out and turned Xing Shu¡¯s face away. ¡°What are you whispering about?¡± He asked resentfully with a dark face. He frowned and stared at Xing Shu and Cheng Lang¡¯s hands. A veteran Casanova, Xiao Zhuo read the amorous vibes between Xing Shu and Cheng Lang. He immediately felt ufortable. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect President Cheng to be into role-ying.¡± Xing Shu pursed her lips. If not for Xiao Zhuo¡¯s interjection, Cheng Lang would probably have given her his private contact number in the next second! Xing Shu was annoyed, so she retorted sarcastically, ¡°President Xiao, you can call him Young Uncle too if you like.¡± Chapter 60 - 60 You Want It? 60 You Want It? Xiao Zhuo¡¯s face froze. Yet, Cheng Lang added, ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡± Xiao Zhuo took a deep breath and held back from swearing. He sat up straight and noticed that the seat behind him was already upied. He reminded Xing Shu, ¡°A few media will be invited to live-stream this auctionter.¡± In other words, if she did not want others to discover her rtionship with Cheng Lang, she had better keep a low profile. Xing Shu noted his goodwill and said softly, ¡°Thank you.¡± Be it Cheng Lang or Xiao Zhuo, any woman who stood beside them would be subjected to intense scrutiny. Trouble would ensue at the slightest slip up. Moreover, the rtionship between Xing Shu and Cheng Lang was not appropriate to be brought to the surface. She quietly sat up straight and shifted her gaze to the auction block. The three Caucasian auctioneers had already stepped onto the auction block. The professional bidders also began to make calls and report on the situation here. As the first auction lot appeared, the bids started. Xing Shu had the honor of apanying Beijing University¡¯s teachers to participate in auctions in China. But this was the first time she had participated in such a high-profile auction. Almost every face here had appeared in financial newspapers. There were even a few familiar faces who had been invited to Beijing University¡¯s graduation speech back then. Xing Shu did not have the money to participate in these auctions. Her gaze quietly moved to a seat not far away¡ªthe President of AN Group, a blond Caucasian. As if sensing her gaze, he suddenly looked up and met her eyes before nodding slightly. This was basic etiquette. Xing Shu also nodded in greeting. She began to recall the news about AN Group. Cheng Corporation Group wanted to coborate with AN Group; they must be selling unmanned supermarket business. She felt that AN Group should be very happy to work with Cheng Corporation Group but she did not know much about this President¡¯s business strategy. Therefore, the details of the discussion would depend on the g after the auction. Soon, lot number eight¡ªa wristwatch¡ªappeared. Ordinary wristwatches would not be able to make it to such an auction. As soon as the auctioneer announced the starting price, a beautiful girl made a bid of five million US dors. Everyoneughed, including Xing Shu. But she stoppedughing in the next second because Nie Heng had counterbid with 20 million US dors. Xing Shu turned her head and saw that Nie Heng had a serious face, as if he was determined to get this wristwatch. Xing Shu¡¯s chest tightened¡ªnot for herself¡ªbut for Nie Xi. This was ady¡¯s wristwatch. Nie Heng was definitely not buying it for Nie Xi. Although he was not stingy with Nie Xi, his gifts to her were ordinary items; he would not have flown overseas and publicly bid against so many people. Xing Shu¡¯s fingers curled up at the side. Despite the barrage of counterbids, Nie Heng did not back down. He was calm andposed when he made each counterbid. In the end, he bought the wristwatch at a price tag of 55 million dors US dors. Xing Shu¡¯s face was distorted. Xiao Zhuo quietly approached her. ¡°You want it?¡± When Xiao Zhuo asked this question, he had quietly thought that if she wanted it, he could make a bid for it too¡­ Xing Shu shook her head. ¡°I just feel sorry for my friend.¡± Xiao Zhuo leaned in closer, and their hair touched. ¡°Your friend likes Nie Heng?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°I guess so.¡± Xiao Zhuo narrowed his eyes and sized up Xing Shu. ¡°Your friend likes Nie Heng and you like Cheng Lang. You two are indeed friends.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart tightened. She was worried that Cheng Lang would hear him. ¡°Mr. Xiao, don¡¯t spout nonsense. I do not.¡± Xiao Zhuo chuckled. ¡°I hope you don¡¯t. After all, Cheng Lang is famous for being difficult.¡± He leaned closer, finding it interesting to huddle in whispers with Xing Shu. ¡°When Cheng Lang was still a student, a woman drugged him and herself¡­¡± It was clearly a formal asion and they should not be whispering to each other, but Xing Shu could not control her curiosity. ¡°And then?¡± Xiao Zhuo replied, ¡°Then that woman locked Cheng Lang in the same room as her for a day and a night. Guess what happened when the police entered the room eventually?¡± Xing Shu did not want to admit that she was anxious. As if satisfied with the look on her face, Xiao Zhuo slowly said, ¡°That woman was tied to a chair, dizzy and red-faced. As for Cheng Lang, his arm was covered in blood; he had cut it to stay awake.¡± Chapter 61 - 61 Becoming Sworn Siblings 61 Bing Sworn Siblings Xing Shu pursed her lips and thought to herself: ¡°How typical of Cheng Lang. He can even ovee this!¡± However, when she recalled she had bedded Cheng Lang with just a ss of alcohol, a tinge of guilt came over her. ¡°¡­ Perhaps that drug wasn¡¯t strong.¡± Xiao Zhuo looked at her with a faint smile. ¡°That¡¯s a banned drug in North America¡ªbecause it¡¯s so strong that no man can resist it. When this matter blew up, many people guessed that Cheng Lang couldn¡¯t get it up.¡± Xing Shu blushed. As she recalled Cheng Lang¡¯s sexual prowess, heat med through her entire body. What do you mean ¡®couldn¡¯t get it up¡¯? He was spectacr! ¡°Then¡­¡± Xing Shu was eager for more gossip, but she felt a tug on her wrist and her body leaned over in reflex. Cheng Lang¡¯s voice was cial. ¡°Joined at heads. Are you nning on bing sworn siblings?¡± !! Xiao Zhuo still had a lot of gossip to share with Xing Shu. When he saw Xing Shu being yanked back by Cheng Lang, he frowned. ¡°Cheng Lang, you have your bids and I have my fun. Let¡¯s not get in each other¡¯s way.¡± Their eyes met, and Cheng Lang smiled. ¡°I feel you¡¯re having fun with mine.¡± Xiao Zhuo: ¡°¡­¡± He choked and could not retort. Xing Shu¡¯s face flushed red and she lowered her head, not daring to look at anyone. Xing Shu could no longer remember what happened next. She did not even know that Cheng Lang spent 400 million yuan buying the Ten-sided Spirited Wall Scroll until muchter. Ten-sided Spirited Wall Scroll was the finale, but the organizer had a secret lot that had not been announced yet. This lot was omitted from the catalog and word was that it would be revealed at the auction. It was precisely because of this that there were so many professional bidders¡ªmany of them were here for this secret lot. It was rare for the three auctioneers to be uncharacteristically silent for a moment before announcing thest lot excitedly. Xing Shu felt out of ce. It was not until themotion started that she snapped out of her reverie and looked up at the auction block. Thest lot was Da Vinci¡¯s Savior! Ambient voices suddenly became loud and noisy, which in turn, caused the professional bidders to raise their voices to report on the situation to their clients on the other end of the line. An item that should have been in the Louvre had appeared at the auction. Xing Shu was also surprised. She then heard Xiao Zhuo¡¯s bid. Each bid was higher than thest; this final lot was undoubtedly the climax of the auction. However, Cheng Lang and Nie Heng seemed to be uninterested in this lot. After getting what they wanted, they were silent. On the other hand, Xiao Zhuo made four counterbids. He wore a rarified serious expression on his face, and even sat up straight. Xing Shu thought of Xiao Zhuo¡¯s lost sister. Perhaps Xiao Zhuo was bidding it for his mother because the name of this painting could be some sort offort. After eight rounds of bidding, Xiao Zhuo finally won the painting for 900 million US dors. As the lights came on with the fall of the gavel, the waiters ushered everyone to the g next door¡ªthe main event. Xing Shu followed suit. Amid the chatter, Xing Shu¡¯s gazended on the President of AN Group. Cheng Lang was led backstage by the waiter toplete the purchase. With no familiar faces around, Xing Shu stood in an inconspicuous corner, pontificating on how to approach the President of AN Groupter¡­ Xing Shu was not aware that someone was live-streaming nearby on their cell phone and the camera had caught her face. The split-second shot was enough to attract attention. The guy doing the live-stream was hired by his client to attend this g. Perhaps aware it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he had released the live-stream preview early on¡ªpromising his viewers a chance to experience a premier auction in person. Although some media was allowed during the auction, all media was restricted in the ensuing g. But there was no restriction for guests who wanted to live-stream. Those who followed this live-stream were from the financial industry¡ªeveryone wanted to have a glimpse of the movers and shakers in a private setting. Other than the students from Beijing University, there were also students from other campuses watching the live-stream. They were all from China. After all, the live-streamer was from Beijing University. He said in a soft voice-over, ¡°That¡¯s the President of Fenglei Group. I don¡¯t think he bought anything this time¡­¡± Chapter 62 - 62 Under-the-table Deal 62 Under-the-table Deal He continued, ¡°The blond man over there is the President of AN Group. I heard that AN Group will be making a move. Let¡¯s see who he will be interacting with tonight. By the way, I bet you are very curious about the young master of K Group. I heard that he won thest auction lot with 900 million US dors and ispleting the purchase backstage now. He¡¯ll probablye overter.¡± At the mention of Xiao Zhuo, the viewership increased instantly. Xiao Zhuo was indeed very handsome and rich¡ªnot an everyday phenomenon. Everyone wanted to seize the opportunity to see him at the g. The live-streamer turned his camera around and continued. Unbeknownst to him, he had caught a fleeting shot of Xing Shu when he turned the camera. A viewer asked, ¡°Was that Xing Shu? Her family doesn¡¯t seem to be so rich.¡± ¡°Xing Shu? The top finance graduate from Beijing University? I remember that someone on the school forum said that her family was poor.¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be. Isn¡¯t she engaged to the Cheng family?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Anyway, someone exposed it anonymously at that time. It caused quite a storm back then, but Xing Shu never came forward to rify.¡± ¡°Turn the camera around again. Let¡¯s see if it¡¯s Xing Shu.¡± Seeing thements on the screen, the live-streamer slowly turned his camera around, fixed on Xing Shu¡¯s face. Thements started bubbling again. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s really Xing Shu! Hurry up and ask her why she¡¯s there!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me she¡¯s a kept woman? Back then, someone said that her private life was very indecent.¡± ¡°Actually, I¡¯m curious about where these rumors came from. I¡¯m Xing Shu¡¯s ssmate. She keeps a low profile and has good grades.¡± ¡°It was obviously said by someone close to her. I remember the forum said that she bullied her sister. I think it was the Xing family¡¯s adopted daughter. Xing Shu is very scheming and vicious.¡± The live-streamer looked at the full screen ofments; many of them attacking Xing Shu. He frowned slightly. Everyone who graduated from Beijing University knew Xing Shu. However, Xing Shu was very low-key and did not participate in any extracurricr activities. It was hard to catch a glimpse of her. But, her beauty was renowned¡ªshe had been voted school belle on the first day of school. However, she quickly fell into oblivion and only surfaced during sses. More rumors of her emerged subsequently, like the photos of Xing Shu in a luxury car. Coupled with the endless details-filled revtions on the forum, everyone disliked Xing Shu. Thements started again. ¡°The President of AN Group seems to be talking to Xing Shu? What are they saying?¡± ¡°Go closer and see if Xing Shu has any under-the-table deal with the President of AN Group.¡± The avnche ofments were staggering. The live-streamer had no choice but to go over quietly. Xing Shu was indeed standing next to the President of AN Group; it was thetter who took the initiative to approach her. The President of AN Group was very gentlemanly. He first asked if she was Cheng Lang¡¯s date. After receiving an affirmative answer, he praised her a few times. Xing Shu thought of Xiao Zhuo¡¯s words just now. It seemed everyone knew Cheng Lang kept a wide berth of women, so this President was curious about her. The two of them chatted¡ªfrom the topic of thest lot, Savior, to other painters and sculptors. Xing Shu could tell that the President of AN Corporation was a very romantic person. He believed that failure was nobler than sess and viewed sess and money as crass¡­ Xing Shu lowered her eyes and instantly found the segue¡ªthe romanticism in the President of AN Group was tinged with philosophy. ¡°Philosophy can also be integrated into the business system. There¡¯s a thought in Taleb¡¯s books called optionality.¡± Xing Shu cleverly shifted the topic from hobbies to business. She smiled and toasted with the President of AN Group. ¡°It means ¡®the right to choose¡¯ in Chinese. It¡¯s built on three principles.¡± Ron¡ªthe President of AN Group¡ªlooked at Xing Shu in admiration. ¡°Are you talking about the ck Swan?¡± Xing Shu nodded. ¡°AN Group has cleverly used this doctrine. You¡¯re a very thoughtful leader.¡± Ron smiled. ¡°I¡¯m d. You should have seen my graduation speech when I was seventeen.¡± Chapter 63 - 63 Perfect Date 63 Perfect Date Ron had proposed the influence of the ck Swan on the Group when he was 17 years old. Inyman terms, it meant it was difficult to predict who could defeat AN Group. The returns that thepany could produce from investing resources were non-linear. Thepany should create more choices, which was to bet on innovation at the level of the ck Swan with controble risks. Xing Shu had not only mentioned the choice, but she had also projected the ck Swan. She was a smart woman who knew how to whet his appetite. Ron asked, ¡°Ms. Xing Shu is here on behalf of Cheng Corporation Group for the unmanned supermarket?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°Yes, I believe that if you coborate with Cheng Corporation Group, a favorable ck swan will happen.¡± They all knew that the ck swan represented something unpredictable. Xing Shu continued, ¡°Mr. Ron, using controble costs to seize uncapped returns has always been AN Group¡¯s development philosophy. Cheng Corporation Group has the full suite of support to set up shop, and you only need to avail it to third-party tforms. Department stores, hotels, cafeterias, and so on could use this self-service system in future as well. AN Group¡¯s business map can make this system form an insurmountable moat forpetitors.¡± !! This was the first time Ron had met a woman who knew her business partner so well. In this industry, a woman¡¯s status was far inferior to a man¡¯s, but Xing Shu was obviously different. Cheng Lang¡¯s date was indeed special. Ron raised his ss. ¡°Ms. Xing is very charming. I look forward to working with Cheng Lang.¡± Viewers of the live-stream who were eavesdropping were dumbstruck. What had they just heard? ck Swan? Unmanned supermarket? Optionality? Xing Shu was actually discussing work with the President of AN Group? There was no under-the-table deal of amorous nature that they had imagined? The live-stream was strangely silent for a few seconds before ament popped up. ¡°Xing Shu is the top finance graduate of Beijing University after all. She should be doing very well after graduation. That¡¯s why she can attend such a g.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t anyone realize that Xing Shu is very eye-catching? The dress she¡¯s wearing is so beautiful.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so envious. Who can chat with the President of AN Group so confidently? Moreover, the President of AN Group seems to admire her.¡± ¡°Some people can talk to movers and shakers in their twenties, while others can only be despicable keyboard warriors.¡± When the live-streamer saw Xing Shu turn around, he hurriedly hid his phone behind him and pretended to be passing by. Xing Shu finally spotted Cheng Lang during her conversation with Ron. Cheng Lang mingled with the guests as he slowly made his way over. He was always so elegant, no matter the asion. He was a businessman, but there was none of the usual crass aura associated with businessmen found on him. He was tranquil like a mountain spring, noble and gentle. Cheng Lang was only 26 years old. It was peerless to achieve such an achievement at this age, be it in North America or China. Ron¡ªthe President of AN Group¡ªlooked at Cheng Lang and then at Xing Shu. He suddenly said, ¡°Ms. Xing, people who fell in love with Cheng Lang are all convulsionists. What do you think?¡± Convulsionists referred to some fanatics in the early 18th century who believed in the existence of eternal things that would never change. They were nostalgic and fantasized about bittersweet mncholia, loneliness, and the pain of exile¡­ Ron had used such descriptions for women who fell in love with Cheng Lang. It was apparent that he viewed Cheng Lang as someone who was otherworldly. ¡°Mr. Ron, I have no answer for that. Perhaps in my eyes, he¡¯s contradictory and diverse¡­¡± Cheng Lang walked over to Ron and they started reminiscing about their time in Harvard. Xing Shu listened on in silence, asionally looking up and smiling. Cheng Lang realized that Xing Shu had alreadypleted the mission when he.heard Ron mention the unmanned supermarket. Ron did not hide his admiration and even toasted Cheng Lang affectionately. ¡°You¡¯re very lucky to have a perfect date.¡± Cheng Lang smiled. It was obvious that he was very pally with Ron; he even talked about Ron¡¯s crush on a girl back then. The live-streamer¡ªwho was behind Xing Shu¡ªfinally gathered his courage and walked over. ¡°Xing Shu?¡± He called out softly, feeling a little nervous. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Reminder Chapter 64: Reminder Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Thements in the live-stream started firing up again. Several ounts attacked Xing Shu viciously, targeting her scandals¡ªcheating, being a kept woman, bullying, and so on¡­ Everyone was arguing non-stop. In the end, they asked him to go over and ask Xing Shu. Xing Shu turned around and saw an unfamiliar face. He Ping extended his hand and said to Xing Shu, ¡°I¡¯m also a student at Beijing University; a year younger than you.¡± Xing Shu shook his hand politely. He Ping did not know what to say. He suddenly regretteding over. He closed his eyes and said bluntly, ¡°If you have time, go to Beijing University¡¯s campus forum to take a look. Someone has been spreading bad news there for a long time.¡± Xing Shu was stunned. She had never paid attention to anything other than work. As for forums and message boards, she had even less time for them. But, she was aware that these tforms were the fastest medium to share news. Xing Shu said, ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll go and take a look.¡± He Ping nodded. When he realized that Cheng Lang and Ron were looking at him, he instantly felt nervous. These were two faces that often appeared in financial newspapers. He quickly hid his cell phone behind his back. ¡°Then I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± He Ping quickly found an opportunity to leave. Then, he found an inconspicuous spot and took out his cell phone again. Thements in the live-stream were still bubbling; many of them were attacks on Xing Shu. It did not seem to be a conspiracy. After all, Xing Shu was not an artist¡­ As Xing Linlin watched the live-stream on her cell phone, she made another call. She would never allow Xing Shu¡¯s reputation to recover. She had been in contact with a trolling team all these years¡ªregrly arranging for negative expos¨¦s on Xing Shu in Beijing University¡¯s forum, Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s forum, or other ces. Her method had proven to be effective. When something is repeated enough, people would soon start to believe it. Xing Linlin looked at the screen with intense jealousy, baffled that Xing Shu could go to the g. Even Cheng Xingyang did not receive an invitation; what right did Xing Shu have? Xing Linlin was green with envy. She doubled down on the trolls, hoping that they would continue to badmouth Xing Shu. Thements in the live-stream ballooned, swallowing the positivements. Thements became increasingly overboard, turning into an online crusade against Xing Shu. Xing Linlin only felt content when she saw that nobody was speaking up for Xing Shu any more in thements. She then sent Feng Jian a message: ¡°Feng Jian, are you overseas?¡± Feng Jian: ¡°Nope.. Why?¡± Xing Linlin: ¡°Did anyone from the Feng family go to the auction? I saw Xing Shu there. I don¡¯t know why she was at the g. I asked Cheng Xingyang, but even he didn¡¯t receive an invitation. I was puzzled and wanted to ask you.¡± Feng Jian immediately scoured the news. There were media outlets live-streaming the auction overseas, but the auction had already ended. Xing Shu was at the auction? How was thatpossible?! Feng Jian thought of Xing Shu¡¯s deplorable private life and a look of disdain immediately appeared on her face. She sent a message to Xing Linlin: ¡°There are many yboys in the North American social circle. I guess a yboy has taken a fancy to her. Xing Shu is really unbing!¡± Xing Linlin felt a little uneasy when she saw this message. There was very little content in He Ping¡¯s live-stream, but Cheng Lang appeared in it. She thought of Xing Shu¡¯s promotion. Could Xing Shu have gone overseas with Cheng Lang? The green-eyed monster reared its ugly head. Just the thought of Xing Shu being able to get close to Cheng Lang made her so jealous. Xing Linlin¡¯s chest heaved violently as she repeatedly thought about the possibility of Xing Shu hooking up with Cheng Lang. Would Cheng Lang admire Xing Shu? No, that was impossible! Xing Shu was a bookworm who only knew how to study. She had such a pretty face but did not know how to make use ofit. She was so dull and boring that even Cheng Xingyang despised her. How could someone like Cheng Lang look at her in a different light? Xing Linlin took a few deep breaths¡ªdeliberately pulled down her cor¡ªand went downstairs. She was at the Xing family home. When Xing Zewu heard that she hade, he got back promptly. There were only the two of them in the hall. Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai had gone to the Cheng family to apologize to Chen Ru.. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: She’s The One Who’s Unbecoming Chapter 65: She¡¯s The One Who¡¯s Unbing Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The engagement between the Xing family and the Cheng family hadsted for ten years, and their business had been very closely intertwined. If they really broke off the engagement, the Xing family would be in trouble if Cheng Gang left with all their clients. But, Xing Linlin did not care about the Xing family at all; she was adamant about marrying Cheng Xingyang and living in thep of luxury. The jilted Xing Shu with her tarnished reputation was only worthy of staying in the gutter. The lights in the Xing family¡¯s living room were on; Xing Zewu was sitting on the couch and reading some documents. When he saw Xing Linlin, he put down the documents. Xing Linlin pursed her lips and lowered her head aggrievedly. ¡°Brother Xing, has the matter been resolved?¡± She was referring to Chen Ru¡¯s visit to annul the engagement, which had embarrassed the Xing family greatly. The Xing family did not have a choice¡ªalthough the Xing family was ranked among the top ten families in Beijing, it was due to the Cheng family. Without the Cheng family, the Xing family was only wealthy. Xing Linlin sat on the couch cautiously. Her eyes were slightly red. ¡°Xing Shu must have said those words in a fit of anger that day. If Aunt Chen really wants to annul the engagement, then is the Xing family¡­¡± Xing Zewu turned his head and saw a swathe of bare skin on Xing Linlin¡¯s neck. He immediately felt his throat go dry. He looked away and pulled up Xing Linlin¡¯s clothes. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about this. Even if the engagement with the Cheng family is annulled, the Xing family won¡¯t copse.¡± Xing Linlin asked, ¡°Brother Xing, are you aware of the auction overseas?¡± Xing Zewu nodded. He had heard about it, but the Xing family was not qualified to receive an invitation at such an asion. Xing Linlin said, ¡°I watched a live-stream of it and saw Xing Shu there. I don¡¯t know who she went with. I¡¯m always worried that Xing Shu will befriend unbing characters. She¡¯s too innocent.. Xing Zewu frowned. ¡°She¡¯s innocent? She¡¯s the one who¡¯s unbing!¡± Xing Linlin said, ¡°Brother Xing, don¡¯t be angry. I might have made a mistake. Why don¡¯t you wait for Xing Shu toe back and ask her properly? Xing Shu is still angry with me. I don¡¯t dare to call her.¡± Xing Zewu said, ¡°Linlin, the Xing family is also your home. Your status is not lower than Xing Shu¡¯s. Don¡¯t belittle yourself.¡± Xing Linlin leaned against the couch. Her cor¡ªwhich had just been pulled up ¡ªidentally slipped down again, revealing arge swathe of her skin. Xing Linlin had been well nourished ever since she was adopted by the Xing family. Although she could only be considered delicate-looking, her skin was fair. Coupled with her gentle demeanor, men tend to be taken with her. Xing Zewu had always liked Xing Linlin. Seeing her like this, he could not help but pull her into his arms. Xing Linlin pretended to struggle. Xing Linlin said, ¡°Brother Xing, let go of me. I can¡¯t give you a concrete answer yet. It¡¯s not good for us to be like this.¡± Her voice was very soft and deliberately coquettish. Xing Zewu¡¯s breathing instantly became heavy, and he pressed Xing Linlin against the couch. ¡°Linlin, I¡¯ll wait for you no matter how long it takes.¡± Xing Linlin started to cry again as if she was very touched. Her tear-stained face made it difficult for Xing Zewu to continue, and he pulled her up. Xing Linlin sobbed. ¡°I¡¯m still worried about Xing Shu. She refuses to see me now. Brother Xing, please counsel her if you can.¡± At the mention of Xing Shu, Xing Zewu lost his mood. It was because of Xing Shu that the Xing family was in so much trouble. His parents¡ªwho were at Chen Ru¡¯s ce¡ªhad gone to apologize, and he wondered how she would make things difficult for them. However, Xing Zewu did not want to reject Xing Linlin¡¯s request, so he gritted his teeth and agreed. Xing Linlin had achieved her goal, but she still felt uneasy at theck of knowledge on how Xing Shu managed to attend the g. If Xing Shu was brought there by Cheng Lang, she had to think of a way to bring Xing Shu down in Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes. If she could bewitch Cheng Xingyang and Xing Zewu, she could also bewitch Cheng Lang. If Cheng Lang could have such feelings for her¡­ Just thinking about it made her legs go weak. Meanwhile, overseas. The media guarding the entrance moved as soon as the g ended, afraid of missing out on these big shots leaving. However, other than a few young Presidents who were willing to show their faces, everyone else chose to keep a low profile. Even so, the media still managed to grab headlines by snapping the car license te numbers and making a big deal out of guessing the owners¡¯ names.. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Ms. Hu Chapter 66: Ms. Hu Trantor: As Studios??Editor:?As Studios Xing Shu was in Cheng Lang¡¯s car; the atmosphere was so ufortable you could cut the air with a knife. The source of this tension was Nie Heng. Nie Heng¡¯s gaze was like aser beam as he scanned Xing Shu from head to toe. Xing Shu could not help but lean towards Cheng Lang. Cold sweat broke out on her back. Nie Heng sneered and deliberately stretched out his legs in a territorial move, pushing Xing Shu into a corner. ¡°First Xiao Zhuo, then Ron. Xing Shu, you¡¯re very ambitious.¡± Nie Heng had seen Xing Shu and Ron chatting happily when he returned to the hall afterpleting the paperwork for the purchase. Xing Shu frowned. It seemed that no matter what she did, it would be misinterpreted by Nie Heng. Since that was the case¡­ She suddenly raised her hand and gripped Cheng Lang¡¯s fingertips; her fingertips scratching his palm. Nie Heng¡¯s face fell. His eyes narrowed, like a cheetah preparing to hunt. Xing Shu¡¯s anger dissipated. She still did not reply. Her fingers yfully moved around Cheng Lang¡¯srge hand, and slipped between his fingers before interlocking with them. Cheng Lang¡¯s head was lowered; looking at theptop and typing with his other hand. He was in a video conference with the senior management in China. Sensing Xing Shu¡¯s actions, his Adam¡¯s apple bobbed twice as he said softly, ¡°Quiet, be good.¡± The microphone in the video conference was turned off by Cheng Lang. He could hear the reports by the senior management through the earpiece, but the other party could not hear him. Xing Shu melted at hearing his low and raspy voice, regretting her rashness. She wanted to retract her hand quietly, but Cheng Lang locked her hand, pressing it against the leather seat. Xing Shu quickly turned her head to look out of the window to hide her racing heart. When Nie Heng saw this, he was very unhappy. His brows furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly. He barbed, ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯re really shameless.¡± She even disturbed Cheng Lang¡¯s video conference; which meant what she did in private would only be even more overboard. Xing Shu said, ¡°If I weren¡¯t shameless, I probably won¡¯t be able to hook up with Young Uncle.¡± Nie Heng: ¡°¡­¡± He was speechless! This was the first time he met his Waterloo. Nie Heng¡¯s face underwent several changes. He then retracted his leg and stopped talking. After all, Cheng Lang did not say anything. It was obvious that he was indulging Xing Shu! Nie Heng sulked for a while. Unable to get over his anger, he suggested, ¡°Cheng Lang, why don¡¯t we go to Doomsday Lounge tonight?¡± With so many rich people gathered at this auction, there would definitely be many people going to Doomsday Loungeter. Compared to the bars in China, Doomsday Lounge had a higher price tag. Located on the top floor and surrounded by window walls, it had a panoramic view of the entire city. Just like its name, Doomsday was like a carnival before the apocalypse. The reason why Xiao Zhuo was so famous in the North American social circle was because of the episode where he booked the entire Doomsday Lounge for a month in the pursuit of thrill. Later on¡ªin an interview with the media¡ªhe said that it felt great to get it on against the window wall. Not only did he conquer a woman¡¯s body, but he also conquered this city. Xiao Zhuo¡¯s words propelled Doomsday Lounge¡¯s poprity and saw its profits double that year. It was subsequently revealed that Doomsday Lounge belonged to Xiao Zhuo. ¡°No, I have a meetingter,¡± Cheng Lang replied. He was aloof, not giving a care to the bustle of the world. Xing Shu really digged Cheng Lang¡¯s nonchnce. The more abstinent and aloof he was, the more she wanted him to lose hisposure and watch him go wild. Nie Heng went there alone, while Xing Shu and Cheng Lang returned to the manor. Cheng Lang was indeed very busy. When Xing Shu came out of the shower, she heard Cheng Lang instruct Jian Yaochuan to book ne tickets. Jian Yaochuan said, ¡°President, President Feng wants to see you. They¡¯ve set up a meeting at Doomsday Lounge.¡± Cheng Lang frowned and turned off theptop. ¡°Let the main team negotiate with Ron first. We¡¯ll return to China tomorrow morning. Postpone the matter of Fenglei Group and inform Team Three to continue the meeting in twenty minutes.¡± He removed the Bluetooth earpiece in his ear and rubbed his temples with his slender fingertips. ¡°Also, let the Old Master know the auction is a sess; he can rest his mind.¡± Jian Yaochuan organized his schedule and added, ¡°Ms. Jin knows that you¡¯re here and wants to see you. She said that she has something for you.¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°I¡¯m not free at the moment.¡± Jian Yaochuan continued, ¡°President Xiao just sent a message saying that he wants to invite Ms. Hu to Doomsday Lounge for a gambling session. But¡­ I think President Xiao sent the wrong message. We don¡¯t have a ¡®Ms. Hu¡¯ here..¡± Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Liked Her Body Chapter 67: Liked Her Body Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Upon hearing the words ¡®Ms. Hu¡¯, Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes darkened. He twirled a fountain pen between his fingers. ¡°Tell President Xiao that Ms. Hu has been fired by Cheng Corporation Group.¡± Jian Yaochuan did not go to the auction with Cheng Lang, so he did not know the inside story. He thought that Xiao Zhuo had taken a fancy to an employee of Cheng Corporation Group, so he replied duly, as per Cheng Lang¡¯s instructions. Xiao Zhuo was having a ss of red wine when he received the news. The surrounding gambling tables were filled with people¡ªtoasting each other¡ª akin to an encore of the g. The huge window wall reflected the night view of the entire city. Several women stood in the distance, staring nkly at Xiao Zhuo. Xiao Zhuo ignored the women and looked at Jian Yaochuan¡¯s message. A veteran Casanova, Xiao Zhuo and Cheng Lang were pr opposites. Xiao Zhuo felt that Cheng Lang was a hypocrite ever since he learned about that infamous incident. In the financial industry, men would always dominate. Many girls from aristocratic families were treated as pawns from birth. They were different from ordinary girls, with their excellent educational qualifications and privileged status. But in their parents¡¯ eyes, they were amodity¡ªa quid pro quo transactionalmodity¡ªon the hunt for men of the highest value. This hunt had a pretty name¡ªmarriage alliance. Hence, Xiao Zhuo felt that Cheng Lang¡¯s abstinence was hypocritical and fake. He supported his cheek with one hand and snaked his other hand around a scantily-dressed woman. If Cheng Lang would not let him see her, so be it. Xiao Zhou would go to China to look for that woman. Meanwhile, Cheng Lang¡¯s meetingsted until three in the morning. He tugged at his tie as he walked upstairs. As soon as he turned on the light in the room, a faint fragrance wafted over. Scented candles? There was a slight bulge in the middle of the bed. A woman¡¯s long ck hair covered the pillow, entuating her extremely fair skin. Perhaps she felt the light was too bright; her eyshes fluttered twice as she turned sideways. The silk nket slid down, revealing her fair shoulders. Cheng Lang stood by the door and turned off the brightest light, leaving only the night light by the bed. He did not expect Xing Shu to sleep in his room and lit scented candles. Cheng Lang took off his jacket and went to the bathroom to take a shower. When he came out, he saw Xing Shu looking at him with a dreamy look¡­ Her long hair was disheveled, and she seemed to be glowing. She looked so innocent with her doe-eyed look.. Cheng Lang held his breath and quickly walked towards her. He held Xing Shu¡¯s head and bit her lips, as she looked on dreamily. Xing Shu was in a daze. She thought that she was having an erotic dream¡­ In the end, she cried and even begged for mercy, but her lips were sealed; she could not utter a word, except for the asional moans¡­ The hair on her forehead was drenched in sweat, and her eyes were teary. The corners of her eyes were red¡­ Cheng Lang lowered his head and looked at her, as he gently tucked the hair on her forehead behind her ear. ¡°Tired?¡± His voice was low and raspy; gentle and lingering. Xing Shu opened her eyesnguidly. She did not even have the strength to speak. She let out a soft moan, sending Cheng Lang¡¯s heart into overdrive. It tickled his heart. He frowned slightly, not understanding this emotion. The consequence of this emotion was Xing Shu not leaving the bed! She did not even know when she boarded the ne! It was already autumn in Beijing, and the weather was cool. After catching up on a good night¡¯s sleep on the ne, Xing Shu wrapped a silk scarf around her mottled neck in the washroom. It was undeniable that Cheng Lang liked her body. Even though he did not say it, she could feel it. He especially favored her lips, especially the tubercle. He bit her hard every time. Xing Shu stood in front of the mirror and touched her red lips. After the nended, she found an excuse to let Cheng Lang leave first. She stayed at the airport to wait for Nie Xi. Waiting for Nie Xi was an excuse; she was just looking for an opportunity to calm herself down. Cheng Lang was like morphine; addicted once you had tried it. He gave Xing Shu the jitters¡ªnot the oue she wanted. She needed to protect her heart. Xing Shu took a deep breath and patted her face with cold water to cool her cheeks. Nie Xi arrived very quickly in a Maserati sports car. Xing Shu pulled the scarf around her neck and opened the car door. As she climbed into the passenger seat, she stiffened when a jolt of pain hit a certain part of her body. Her cheeks med.. Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: The Engagement Has Not Been Annulled Chapter 68: The Engagement Has Not Been Annulled Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Nie Xi did not seem to notice Xing Shu¡¯s micro-action. She asked, ¡°Do you know Chen Ru raised h*ll in the Xing family?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°I know. I didn¡¯t answer their calls. What happened after that?¡± Nie Xi stepped on the elerator in anger. ¡°Your parents went to apologize to Chen Ru, but you know Chen Ru¡¯s personality. She¡¯s so unreasonable; insisted that you let her son down. She said that you¡¯re a promiscuous woman and wanted to annul the engagement. In the end, it seemed like Cheng Gang stepped in.¡± Xing Shu asked, ¡°Cheng Gang?¡± Nie Xi said, ¡°Yes, Cheng Gang stopped Chen Ru, so your engagement with Cheng Xingyang has not been annulled.¡± Xing Shu pursed her lips. Cheng Gang had been fired by Cheng Corporation Group not long ago. He did not want to annul the engagement for fear of being on Old Master Cheng¡¯s radar. Although Old Master Cheng had announced his retirement a long time ago, he still had absolute say in the Cheng family. Xing Shu did not want to be on Old Master Cheng¡¯s radar either. Nie Xi looked at her. ¡°If Old Master Cheng gets involved, I¡¯m worried that your situation will be very awkward.¡± Old Master Cheng could ignore the other men of the Cheng family fooling around, but Cheng Lang¡ªhis most outstanding son¡ªmust not be tainted in any way. It did not matter how Xing Shu and Cheng Lang fooled around in private as long as they did not bring it to the surface before Old Master Cheng. If she harbored any other thoughts, she would be doomed. No one in the Cheng family would stand on Xing Shu¡¯s side, and neither would Cheng Lang. Of course, Xing Shu understood this; so she had been keeping her emotions in check. If she fell in love with Cheng Lang, she would never be able to escape. She leaned back and wanted to close her eyes to rest for a while, but the car suddenly lunged forward! The huge impact stunned Xing Shu and Nie Xi. Nie Xi¡¯s car was rear-ended, and the tail of the Maserati was dented. Xing Zewu and Xing Linlin got out of the culpable car that had crashed into them. Xing Linlin seemed to be still in fear and was holding Xing Zewu¡¯s arm tightly. Xing Zewu¡ªwith a secretary beside himforted her in a low voice. Disgust shed in Xing Zewu¡¯s eyes when he saw Xing Shu. ¡°What kind of driving is that?¡± Xing Linlin¡ªwho was standing beside Xing Zewu¡ªlooked at Xing Shu in surprise. She feigned a worried look that Xing Shu would lunge towards her and a look of fear that Xing Shu would hate her. Xing Shumented her luck at being tailgated by them. ¡°We should be the ones asking you this. You¡¯re the ones tailgated; the liability is on you. The car belongs to Nie Xi. You can liaise directly with the insurancepany.¡± Xing Zewu had wanted to ignore Xing Shu, but he saw red at her frosty demeanor. ¡°Xing Shu! Do you know how much trouble you¡¯ve caused our family?!¡± Xing Linlin quickly tugged at Xing Zewu¡¯s sleeve and persuaded him softly, ¡°Brother Xing, don¡¯t be angry. Xing Shu probably hasn¡¯t received the news yet. Didn¡¯t she go overseas? There¡¯s a time difference.¡± At the mention of it, Xing Zewu recalled Xing Shu¡¯s cold shoulder to their phone calls and messages. He suppressed his anger. ¡°Go home tonight. Dad and Mom have something to tell you. Don¡¯t make us worry again!¡± Nie Xi had just ended the call with the insurancepany. When she saw Xing Zewu so protective of Xing Linlin, she immediately mocked, ¡°Xing Zewu, who¡¯s your sister? Look at what Xing Shu is wearing, and then look at Xing Linlin. The bracelet on Xing Linlin¡¯s wrist is worth more than a million yuan, right? Your family is really shameless. You treat Xing Shu as a tool for marriage alliance and Xing Linlin as a treasure. I¡¯m guessing you¡¯re in the dark about Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang rolling in the hay?¡± Xing Zewu¡¯s face instantly darkened. ¡°Nie Xi, watch your words. I¡¯ve known Linlin for so many years, and I know very well what kind of person she is. As for you, don¡¯t think that no one knows about your f*cking rtionship with Nie Heng.¡± Nie Xi paused for a moment. Xing Zewu knew about her rtionship with Nie Heng? How did he know? When Xing Linlin heard this, her eyes lit up. What was going on between Nie Xi and Nie Heng? Weren¡¯t they siblings? When Xing Shu saw Xing Linlin¡¯s expression, she knew that something was wrong. She was afraid that Xing Linlin would be up to no good, so she quickly interrupted the conversation between Xing Zewu and Nie Xi. ¡°Please tell Mom and Dad that I¡¯m busy with work and can¡¯t go back.¡± Xing Zewu said, ¡°Grandpa said that he really wants to see you.. You don¡¯t want Grandpa to worry about your shenanigans at his age, do you?¡± Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: That’s Enough Chapter 69: That¡¯s Enough Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Nie Xi heaved her chest in anger. Old Master Xing had suffered from dementia two years ago. Other than Xing Shu who visited him regrly at the sanatorium, the Xing family did not care at all. But now, Xing Zewu used an old man as an emotional ckmail on Xing Shu. He was really shameless to the core! Xing Shu looked at Xing Zewu. ¡°You are using Grandpa to threaten me. Have you forgotten that Grandpa is also your grandfather? Grandpa treats you well, right? Is this how you repay him?¡± Xing Shu remembered Old Master Xing¡¯s kindness because when the Xing family wanted to acknowledge Xing Linlin as their goddaughter, it was Old Master Xing who stopped them. He felt that this was unfair to Xing Shu, his biological granddaughter. However, Old Master Xing had long relinquished his power. In addition, his Alzheimer¡¯s was getting worse every year. He did not have any inheritance. Otherwise, he would not have been ignored by the Xing family. Xing Zewu¡¯s eyes were dark. He looked at Xing Shu with undisguised anger and disgust. ¡°Do you think I want to bring this up before Grandpa? I¡¯m just reminding you that when the matter blows up, it¡¯s inevitable that someone will b to him. You know very well how well Grandpa treats you. If anything happens to Grandpa because of you, you won¡¯t be able to rest in peace for the rest of your life.¡± Xing Shu could not bear such a huge responsibility. She looked at Xing Linlin¡ª who was secretly pleased with herself¡ªand sneered, ¡°Isn¡¯t it just a matter of the engagement with Cheng Xingyang? Since he doesn¡¯t want to annul the engagement, I won¡¯t take the initiative to mention it. However, I didn¡¯t expect Cheng Xingyang to care so much about me. It seems that the side chick is only so-so¡ªshe only managed to hold on to his body but not his heart. When Xing Linlin heard this, she almost failed to hold on to her mask. Her hand was still holding Xing Zewu¡¯s, and she could not help but pinch him so hard that it hurt. Xing Zewu turned to look at Xing Linlin, thinking that she was afraid of Xing Shu. Xing Zewu asked, ¡°Linlin?¡± Xing Linlin was worried that if she continued to be mocked by Xing Shu, she would inadvertently reveal something that she should not have in front of Xing Zewu. After all, Cheng Xingyang¡¯s unwillingness to annul the engagement was a thorn in her side. Xing Linlin said, ¡°Brother Xing, don¡¯t you have a meeting? Don¡¯t bete. Xing Shu is an adult after all. Let her think about it. Xing Zewu nodded and was warmed by Xing Linlin¡¯s sensibility. He looked at Xing Shu. ¡°I really don¡¯t know who¡¯s the real daughter of the Xing family between you and Linlin. If you¡¯re half as sensible as Linlin, Mom and Dad won¡¯t be embarrassed by you at their age.¡± Xing Shu sneered. ¡°Then you have to be d that Xing Linlin isn¡¯t a member of the Xing family. Otherwise, it would be incest if the two of you were together.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s words disgusted the two ot them. She pulled Nie Xi into the car and buckled her seatbelt. Nie Xi nced at the rearview mirror and for a moment, she wanted to reverse and smash the front bumper of the car. Nie Xi said, ¡°Xing Linlin is really something. She¡¯s scr*wing Cheng Xingyang on one hand and bewitching your brother on the other. I¡¯m interested to know if there are any other men who have been hoodwinked by that faux n?if.¡± Xing Shu closed her eyes inssitude. Her legs were still weak after being ravaged by Cheng Lang the whole ofst night. The encounter with Xing Linlin and Xing Zewu further frustrated her. She casually answered Nie Xi, ¡°Probably.¡± Nie Xi started the car again. ¡°Xing Shu, the weather isn¡¯t cold today. Why are you wearing a scarf? It seems like Cheng Lang is very passionate in bed.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face turned red. She knew that she could not hide it from Nie Xi. Nie Xi parked the car in front of Xing Shu¡¯s apartment and reached out to hook the scarf around Xing Shu¡¯s neck with her fingertips, revealing mottled hickeys. Some were pink, and some had deepened to purple. It was obvious that Cheng Lang was very fond of her neck. Nie Xi was speechless. Then, she clenched her fist and ced it by Xing Shu¡¯s mouth, mimicking a reporter. ¡°Let me ask on behalf of all females. How does it feel to bang Cheng Lang? Is he a goody? Does he sound sexy?¡± Xing Shu kept leaning back, but Nie Xi pulled her back. ¡°Quick, answer me honestly! I¡¯m really curious! Do you know what was on my mind when I saw Cheng Lang in the past?¡± Xing Shu shook her head. Then, she saw Nie Xi rubbing her chin with a yearning expression. ¡°I thought Cheng Lang¡¯s lips are so thin; it must be very sensual to kiss him.¡± Unable to bear it any further, Xing Shu pushed Nie Xi away. Then, she opened the car door and got out.. ¡°That¡¯s enough!¡± Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Don ‘t Love the Wrong Person Chapter 70: Don ¡®t Love the Wrong Person Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Nie Xi returned the scarf to Xing Shu. ¡°I¡¯m just being honest. Cheng Lang is so aloof; a man of few words. It¡¯s hard to imagine he¡¯s so passionate in bed. He left so many hickeys. Is he not worried that your rtionship will be exposed?¡± Xing Shu thought about this question as she wrapped the scarf around her neck. It did seem that Cheng Lang had not ever hidden their affair on purpose at all. Was he not afraid at all or did he not care? Nie Xi walked up to Xing Shu with a serious look in her eyes. ¡°Xing Shu, it¡¯s one thing to fool around. But if you choose to fall in even though you know full well that it¡¯s an abyss, you¡¯ll be an idiot. You¡¯re different from me. I¡¯m done for with Nie Heng for the rest of my life; like a penny waiting for change.¡± Just the mention of Nie Heng made Nie Xi breathless. She looked at Xing Shu solemnly and reminded her, ¡°Don¡¯t love the wrong person.¡± Xing Shu did not know how to respond and avoided this topic. Everyone knew that falling in love with Cheng Lang was like a moth to a me. If she was not careful, she would be reduced to ashes. However, there were some who just have a death wish. When Xing Shu and Nie Xi entered the apartment, Nie Xi immediately took the soft couch. The socialites in the Beijing social circle had many cliques; and right now, everyone was talking about Nie Heng¡¯s bid for the wristwatch¡ªthat it was for Ms. Liu¡ªand Nie Heng¡¯s dedication to her. Nie Xi took out a cigarette and lit it¡ªtook a puff¡ªand deftly blew out a smoke ring. She touched her neck, where there was a three-centimeter scar. She looked at Xing Shu and smiled. ¡°I probably told you that this scar came from a fall, right?¡± Xing Shu took out a drink from the fridge and looked at Nie Xi. ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Of course not. When I was 18 years old, I professed my love to Nie Heng after one too many drinks. At that time, I didn¡¯t think too much about it. I thought that Nie Heng and I had known each other for many years and he¡¯s in love with me. But, I was unlucky that night to have stumbled upon Nie Heng professing his love to Ms. Liu. I watched from the back garden of the Nie family as he was rejected very bluntly by Ms. Liu.¡± Nie Xi seemed to have traveled back in time. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see that. After all, Nie Heng usually looked so powerful and looked down on everyone. I didn¡¯t expect that he would be rejected by someone. I was afraid that he would be sad¡ªso I ran over¡ªtold him that I liked him and could be with him. Nie Heng was still holding the gift that Ms. Liu had returned. That was the first time I saw embarrassment and anger in his eyes. He threw the carefully wrapped gift at me and the sharp edge of the box cut my neck.¡± Nie Xi¡¯s voice was very calm. ¡°But he still came to my room that night. I didn¡¯t reject him. Even if he did something to hurt me, I would forgive him at his slightest beckon. Xing Shu, this is love. Love makes women cheap. Of course, it¡¯s the same for men. It¡¯s just that we are unable to make men fall in love first. The one who falls in love first will be the cheap one. Xing Shu, I don¡¯t want you to be like me.¡± Cheng Lang was not much better than Nie Heng. At least Nie Heng had a sincere heart, even if this heart was not for Nie Xi. What about Cheng Lang? He did not even have a sincere heart. He was illusory and impossible to fathom. When one thought that they had him, he would suddenly disappear in the next moment and tell them that it was all an illusion. Xing Shu opened a can of Coke and ced it in front of Nie Xi. Nie Xi raised her head and took a big sip. ¡°Not to mention, there¡¯s Old Master Cheng to contend with in the Cheng family.¡± Nie Xi was very afraid that Xing Shu would make a mistake. After all, Xing Shu had been hurt once, by Cheng Xingyang. But even then, the matter with Cheng Xingyang was small-bore and she got over it in a few days. Just as Nie Xi was about to say more, she saw Xing Shu bring over arge pile of documents and organizing them seriously. Nie Xi¡ª who had been worried all this while¡ªcould not help but give a thumbs up. ¡°Good! You¡¯re awesome! You keep this up. After all, you¡¯ve bedded Cheng Lang and dragged the Buddha off the altar. Add to that, your promotion. It¡¯s not a loss no matter what! If I were you, I would bang him a few more times!¡± Xing Shu found it funny, but when she thought of the wristwatch that Nie Heng had bought, her smile faded. She knew that Nie Xi felt terrible. She had loved Nie Heng for so many years, and her heart had long been broken.. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: That Kind of Relationship Chapter 71: That Kind of Rtionship Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Nie Xi finished her c¡ªtook out an exquisite gift box¡ªand ced it on the table. ¡°Alright, I should go. Nie Heng would be lonely after giving his sweetheart the gift.¡± Her tone was indifferent, as if she didn¡¯t care at all. ¡°This gift is an apology. I shouldn¡¯t have hidden the matter between Nie Heng and me from you. Also, congrattions on your promotion. You¡¯re not allowed to reject it.¡± Just as Xing Shu was about to refuse, she saw Nie Xi shoot her a look. ¡°Nie Heng has already given away a wristwatch worth tens of millions of dors. Why would he care about this chump change? Her tone sounded carefree, but Xing Shu could still detect a hint of self-disgust. After Nie Xi left, Xing Shu opened the gift box. It was a ne¡ªsimple and generous¡ªvery suitable for office workers. She put the ne in the drawer after some thoughts and returned to theputer. There were a few new emails, most of them sent by the department. After going through a few emails, she leaned back on the couch, spent. !! Xing Shu heeded Nie Xi¡¯s words. She was also well aware that she was losing control. She had to do something to divert her attention. She suddenly remembered the live-streamer she met at the g. He seemed to have mentioned the forum of Beijing University? Xing Shu went to the forum of Beijing University btedly. Most of the posts were rted to her. She had graduated three years ago, after four years of college. The first post that started to nder her was seven years ago, and the slew of scandals¡ªthat had legs¡ªnever stopped to this day. Xing Shu thought for a moment and knew who was the perpetrator¡ªXing Linlin was a master at such things. What was Xing Shu doing when Xing Linlin was unscrupulously ndering her behind her back? Xing Shu thought about it¡ªshe treated Xing Linlin like a biological sister and doted on her. She had been worried that Xing Linlin would overthink, so she had never told anyone that Xing Linlin was adopted. Xing Shu put down the mouse and recalled she was sent to learn Taekwondo because Xing Linlin was weak and sickly. Her mother¡ªWu Minxia¡ªhad said, ¡°Linlin¡¯s health is poor and she¡¯s easily bullied. Go learn Taekwondo and protect her with Xing Zewu in the future.¡± Xing Shu agreed. After all, she was the one who brought Xing Linlin from the welfare home; she was responsible for her life. But in the end? She trained hard in the Taekwondo dojo¡ªculminating in injuries all over her body¡ªwhile Xing Linlin bedded her fianc¨¦, Cheng Xingyang. She did not want to dwell on the past too much and affect her mood. It took Xing Shu¡¯s mind off Cheng Lang though. She had to think about how to deal with Xing Linlin. It was more lethal to break her spirit rather than body. Just exposing all the things that Xing Linlin had done wasn¡¯t enough. She had to destroy what she cared about the most¡ªmoney, status, and men; ironically, the three things that Xing Shu did not care about. What Xing Shu desired was her career; to excel in her field. After experiencing the overseas auction, she was even more determined to rise to the top. She and Xing Linlin had never been on the same path. Meanwhile, Xing Linlin pinched the corner of her shirt uneasily after she got back into the car. She wanted to say something but hesitated. Xing Zewu loved it when Xing Linlin was like this. He could not help but ask gently, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xing Linlin bit her lip and asked, ¡°Brother Xing, what happened between Nie Xi and Nie Heng?¡± Ifit was really as she thought, then what right did NieXi¡ªthis b*tch who seduced her own brother¡ªhave to shout at her? She was going to publicize this matter and let the Nie family kill Nie Xi. Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes were filled with venom. She thought that Nie Xi was an ostentatious youngdy from an aristocratic family, but she turned out to be a whore like Xing Shu! Excited at the thought of the downfall of Nie Xi and Xing Shu, she tugged at Xing Zewu¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Brother Xing, I¡¯m too curious. Can you tell me?¡± Xing Zewu had no choice but topromise. ¡°I found out by ident. I bumped into Nie Xi and Nie Heng in a hotel on a business trip.¡± Xing Linlin said, ¡°But this doesn¡¯t prove that they have that kind of rtionship, does it?¡± She was a little disappointed, thinking that Xing Zewu had evidence. Xing Zewu patted Xing Linlin¡¯s head, thinking that she was simply eager for some gossip. ¡°It¡¯s not just that. They booked a room that night. Do you think it¡¯s reasonable for two adults in their twenties to share a room? It¡¯s not like Nie Heng is short of money, and Nie Xi is just an adopted daughter of the Nie family.. Do you think it¡¯s reasonable for two people who are not rted by blood to sleep in the same room?¡± Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Private Schedule Chapter 72: Private Schedule Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes lit up, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. However, this alone was not enough. She had to find more favorable evidence. Not only did Xing Linlin want to ruin Xing Shu¡¯s reputation, but she also wanted to destroy Nie Xi who had always had it in for her. Xing Linlin said, ¡°Brother Xing, then you have to persuade Xing Shu. With such a friend, she¡¯ll be led astray easily.¡± !! Xing Zewu¡¯s eyes were filled with mockery. It was said that birds of a feather flock together. No wonder Xing Shu was bing more and more imprudent. Xing Linlin lowered her head and sent a message to the trolling team she worked with: ¡°Get a private investigator to investigate Nie Heng and Nie Xi. I suspect that they have an affair. This is also a scoop for you, right? Don¡¯t worry, themission will definitely be generous.¡± This team had worked with her for many years and had received a lot of benefits from her. They practically treated her words as an imperial edict. They immediately put two private investigators to work after receiving Xing Linlin¡¯s message. However, Xing Linlin felt that this was not enough. If she wanted to marry into the Cheng family, she had to get Cheng Xingyang and Xing Shu to annul their engagement sooner. Or rather, she had to make Xing Shu disappear! Xing Linlin sent a message to Feng Jian: ¡°Feng Jian, I just received news that Xing Shu¡¯s participation in that auction seems to be rted to Cheng Lang.¡± Feng Jian was not a direct descendant of the Feng family. Although she did not have much status in the Feng family, she had nevercked money since she was young, and was rather ditzy. Feng Jian went to work at Cheng Corporation Group because she had been hoodwinked by Xing Linlin. There was also the fact that she admired Cheng Lang and wanted to be closer to him. Even if she could only watch from afar, she was content. Thinking that Xing Shu might have hooked up with Cheng Lang, Feng Jian bolted from her desk. Wasn¡¯t Xing Shu still engaged? How dare she shamelessly hook up with Cheng Lang?! Just then, Xing Linlin sent her another video. The video was very short, and was part of He Ping¡¯s live-stream. In it, Cheng Lang was talking to Xing Shu, and Xing Shu was smiling. Xing Linlin wanted to mislead Feng Jian by deliberately editing the video in an ambiguous cut. Feng Jian fell for it as expected and sent a few messages cursing Xing Shu: ¡°I¡¯ll kill Xing Shu sooner orter! How dare she have such ulterior motives about Cheng Lang?! How dare she?! I¡¯m telling Jin Yue about this! But before that, I want to teach Xing Shu a lesson!¡± When Xing Linlin saw this message, she closed her cell phone smugly. Now, she just had to wait for Feng Jian to make her move. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. The next morning, Xing Shu sensed a resentful gaze the moment she stepped into the office. She looked over and saw Feng Jian in the corner. Feng Jian pursed her lips¡ªheld her cell phone tightly¡ªand lowered her head. Xing Shu frowned, thinking that she got it wrong. It was not until noon when Jian Yaochuan came to her office that the feeling of being spied on became even stronger. Jian Yaochuan said, ¡°Director Xing, President Ron might being over due to Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s impending coboration with AN Group. He specifically asked to see you and hopes that you can attend the meeting with the President.¡± Xing Shu nced at her schedule. She had her te full in her current position. Without the help of a manager, she had to deal with many trivial matters herself. She asked Jian Yaochuan, ¡°When is it?¡± Jian Yaochuan replied, ¡°In a month. President Ron asked me to pass you a message.¡± Xing Shu was puzzled. ¡°What is it?¡± She was a little surprised. She did not expect Ron to remember a small fry like her. Jian Yaochuan said, ¡°Ron said that he¡¯s very interested in the three principles you mentioned. He hopes to discuss certain issues with you next time from an ethical point of view.¡± The corners of Xing Shut s mouth curled up. That really did sound like Ron. She nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be there.¡± Jian Yaochuan nodded and flipped through the schedule in his hand. ¡°President Cheng won¡¯t be in Beijing for the next three days. If Director Xing needs anything, you can look for me anytime.¡± He had told her Cheng Lang¡¯s private schedule openly. Xing Shu¡¯s hand paused for a moment before she slowly nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± Three days¡­ She felt a tinge of disappointment¡­ Xing Shu lowered her gaze and gathered her thoughts. She worked overtime until ten o¡¯clock at night before leaving Cheng Corporation Group. The Cheng Corporation¡¯s building was still brightly lit. City lights shone in perfect boundaries, illuminating the huge window walls. Xing Shu suddenly felt lonely. This concrete jungle was Stygian at night.. Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Ambushed Chapter 73: Ambushed Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu tightened the scarf around her neck and sneezed in the cold wind. There were footsteps behind her. There were still many people working overtime in the building. Suddenly, a breath of cold air enveloped her from behind, before turning warm. A ck jacket draped over her shoulders. Xing Shu was stunned. She turned around and saw Cheng Lang. He was on the phone, exining something to the person on the other end of the phone. He gestured to her and then left with Jian Yaochuan. His long legs covered a distance of more than ten meters in an instant. As the lights shone on him¡ªcasting a long shadow¡ªXing Shu stood in the shadows. Cheng Lang¡¯s voice was getting further and further away, while Xing Shu¡¯s feet seemed to have taken root. She could not take a step forward. One was moving; the other was still. One was in a brightly lit ce; the other was in the shadows. !! It was just like their rtionship. Cheng Lang would probably never feel lonely. He was always at ease. He did not pause at all, and kept asking Jian Yaochuan to note the salient points of the meeting. Xing Shu lowered her head and tugged at the jacket. The material of the jacket was very smooth and of high quality. She stood on the spot for a very long time before she moved. Not far away, Feng Jian¡ªdonning a pair of thick rimmed sses¡ªwatched with resentment. If she had not seen it with her own eyes, she would never believe that Cheng Lang would ever offer his jacket to a woman! It was beneath him! Feng Jian thought the high and mighty ¡®Buddha¡¯ might just have fallen to earth with the emotions of mortals¡ªjoy, anger, sadness and happiness! Such a realization made Feng Jian green with envy. Who the h*ll does Xing Shu think she is?! She gritted her teeth in resentment until her mouth was filled with the smell of blood. She made a call. She wanted to ruin Xing Shut s reputation and render Xing Shu unable to use her face to bewitch anyone else! She also wanted Cheng Lang to know how slutty Xing Shu was! Xing Shu exited the building wearing the jacket. She had sent her car for maintenance, so she had to take a cab home. When she got into the cab, she carefully put away the jacket, cing it folded on her knees. Xing Shu alighted some distance away from her apartment, which was not in a good neighborhood. There were many rented apartments around, and was a ragtag and bobtail neighborhood of riff-raff. There were several young men standing at the entrance of the apartment, each smoking a cigarette. There was no one in the security officer¡¯s office. Even if there were, they did not dare to say anything in this situation. Xing Shu frowned and lowered her head, wanting to walk past quickly. However, the leader put out his cigarette with his foot and walked over with his hands in his pockets. The other men followed behind him with a pervy smile and started to surround Xing Shu. Xing Shu tried to hurry past him, but was stopped. He grabbed her neck, and the strong stench of tobo assaulted her nostrils. Xing Shu turned her head and coughed. Taking advantage of his momentary daze, Xing Shu quickly pried his hand away and put some distance between herself and him. ¡°Argh!¡± The man cried out in pain. He then grabbed Xing Shut s hair. Although Xing Shu was trained in Tael?vondo, men were physically stronger than women. Xing Shu was also outnumbered. The jacket that Xing Shu had been holding was yanked off and thrown to the ground, stepped on like trash. Xing Shu¡ªwhose hair was grabbed by the man¡ª was mmed into the railing forcefully. The man only let go of Xing Shu when she waspliant. Xing Shu was thrown off bnce and fell to the ground. The leader had a scar on his face. He squatted in front of Xing Shu and yanked Xing Shu¡¯s hair back, forcing her to look up. The man scrutinized her face. ¡°Xing Shu, right? Someone told us to teach you a lesson.¡± The moment he opened his mouth, there was a nauseating stench of tobo. Xing Shu wanted to vomit. It waste at night and the surroundings were silent. It was useless even if she shouted for help. It would only agitate these people. Xing Shu tried her best to calm down. ¡°How much did the other party give you? I can pay double.¡± The man squatting on the ground took out another cigarette. After taking a deep puff, he spat the smoke on Xing Shu¡¯s face. ¡°Ms. Xing, we value integrity. You can only me yourself for stepping on the wrong toes.¡± Xing Shu leaned back. She had already called the police from the phone hidden in her sleeve. There was a police station less than two kilometers away and it would take the police less than 10 minutes to arrive. Xing Shu looked up and smiled as if she had given in. ¡°Gentlemen, the name Xing Shu is quitemon. Perhaps you¡¯ve mistaken me for someone else..¡± Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: The Police Are Here Chapter 74: The Police Are Here Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Cut the crap! I¡¯ve seen your photo. You¡¯re indeed not bad-looking, but you shouldn¡¯t have seduced someone else¡¯s boyfriend. The other party¡¯s request is very simple¡ªjust to disfigure you.¡± The man threw the cigarette butt on the ground and took out a dagger. ¡°Ms. Xing, your face is worth quite a bit.¡± Xing Shu slowly retreated. As she quietly grabbed a handful of soil at the edge of the flower bed, her expression was calm. The man seemed to fear trouble from undue dys and stopped talking as he raised the dagger, poised to sh Xing Shu¡¯s face! Xing Shu threw the dirt in her hand at the man¡¯s face, then got up and ran. The man closed his eyes in reflex and spat. ¡°F*ck, hurry up and chase after her!¡± Only then did the others react and chase after her. !! Halfway through, Xing Shu sprained her ankle in her high heels and fell to the ground. The men slowed down and yed with the dagger in their hand maliciously. ¡°Go on, run. Why aren¡¯t you running anymore? B*tch, you¡¯re quite smart. You know how to deliberately stall for time. Too bad no one will save you.¡± Police sirens sounded in the distance and Xing Shu saw a few police cars drive up. Just as Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief, she saw the leader quickly walk over¡ªthrow the dagger into the nearby grass¡ªand cover her mouth. The other men rolled down the slope to escape, and picked up the dagger on the way¡ªa very smart move. If the police saw the weapon, the charge would be worse. But this situation did not seem very optimistic either. When Xing Shu saw the two police officers walking over, she struggled like h*ll. But the man holding her did not panic at all; he even smiled at the police officers. ¡°Officers, I was just fooling around with my girlfriend.¡± Xing Shu elbowed him hard. The man took a few steDs back and held his chest. He raised his hands casually, looking like he was surrendering. Two police officers stepped forward and shielded Xing Shu behind them. ¡°Are you alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not his girlfriend. He hurt me on purpose.¡± Just then, the man unexpectedly took out his cell phone from his pocket. It was filled with intimate photographs of them¡ªhugging and kissing¡­ Xing Shu felt a chill run down her spine as she stared at the photographs in disbelief. The man¡¯s attitude was goofy. ¡°See? She¡¯s really my girlfriend. She¡¯s throwing a tantrum and pretending not to know me. Officers, this is between the two of us. There¡¯s no need to go to the police station, right?¡± He was smiling, but his eyes were filled with malice. Clearly, all of this was premeditated. Xing Shu pursed her lips. In cases of lovers¡¯ tiff, the police would try their best to smooth things over. Xing Shu¡¯s face was cial when she saw the dirty jacket in the man¡¯s hand. The man grinned and said with a perverse expression, ¡°Baby, I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have treated you like this tonight. Come here. Let¡¯s talk at home and not disturb the police officers anymore.¡± The photographs he showed were too realistic. Even though Xing Shu knew they were fake, she had no rebuttal evidence now. The two police officers seemed to waver too. They sighed. ¡°Why can¡¯t you two talk it over nicely? Why do you have to make a fuss to the point of calling the police?¡± The man put his hands in his pockets. ¡°Oh, women are so impulsive. I¡¯m sorry, Officers. I¡¯ll take her away now.¡± He stepped forward to grab Xing Shu, but she took a step back, staring daggers. Xing Shu looked at the police officers and said, ¡°Officers, there should be surveince cameras at the entrance of the apartment. We¡¯re not a couple.¡± The police officer¡¯s cell phone rang. He seemed to be taking orders from someone. The reason why the hooligans were so arrogant was due to someone backing them¡ªthe Feng family. The two police officers looked at each other and waved their hands. ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no need to make things so ugly.¡± From that sentence, Xing Shu knew that someone had bought the police. Everything had been premeditated. What can she do now? Find the Xing family? The Xing family would not stand up for her. Even if she called for help, they would say that she deserved it and reaped what she sowed. However, she could not be left here; this man would definitely rape and disfigure her. Xing Shu¡¯s eyes reddened, but any exnation was useless in the face of those realistic photos. Xing Shu gritted her teeth and got into the police car while the man and the police were not paying attention. The man did not expect Xing Shu to do this. He frowned, but did not dare to drag Xing Shu out of the car in front of the police.. Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Couple Chapter 75: Couple Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The two police officers were young and thought that Xing Shu was unwilling to forgive her boyfriend, so they sighed. ¡°Miss, are you still angry with your boyfriend? This is not good for your rtionship. You should talk it over.¡± Xing Shu did not reply. She stared at the jacket in the man¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Send me to Manor No. 1. Thank you.¡± !! Seeing how dejected and sad Xing Shu was, the police did not reject her request. Moreover, people who live in Manor No. 1 were extraordinarily rich and powerful. The police car stopped about 200 meters away from Manor No. 1. Xing Shu got out of the car barefooted and in a daze. The two police officers looked at her receding figure and shook their heads slowly. ¡°Young people nowadays are really fragile.¡± The man and the mastermind had nned the whole thing perfectly. No one would think that an attacker would deliberately photoshop so many intimate photos. Coupled with the assurance from Fenglei Group, the police really believed it to be a lovers¡¯ tiff. Xing Shu walked barefoot all the way. She did not know what had cut her foot, and it became increasingly painful with each step. She stared at the door of Manor No. 1 and suddenlyughed at herself. What was the use ofing here? She limped to a chair by the roadside and pulled out the ss shards embedded in her foot. Blood gushed out and sharp pain seared through her. Xing Shu fought back her tears. She whipped out her cell phone again. ¡°Mr. Policeman, my name is Xing Shu. I wish to report that someone stole Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s trade secrets. Yes, it¡¯s him. The jacket in his hand belongs to the President of Cheng Corporation Group¡ªCheng Lang. There¡¯s a small USB drive inside containing Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s confidential document. Please take this matter seriously.¡± Who did not know Cheng Corporation Group in Beijing? Cases rted to Cheng Corporation Group must not be taken lightly. Xing Shu and the man just now were brought to the police station half an hourter. The man did not expect to end up in the police station. His face was grim, but he pretended to be affectionate at the sight of Xing Shu. ¡°Baby, I already said that we should resolve our matter in private. Don¡¯t trouble the police¡­¡± Xing Shu did not look at the man. Instead, she sat on the chair. Blood was still flowing from her soles, but she did not seem to feel any pain. She only looked at the police and said, ¡°The clothes he robbed belonged to Cheng Lang, the President of Cheng Corporation Group. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can call Cheng Lang. Also, this is my business card.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s designation was printed on the business card¡ªXing Shu, Director of M&A; Cheng Corporation Group. ¡°The USB sh drive in the jacket involves the merger and acquisition¡ªworth more than 10 billion yuan¡ªthat ourpany is currently working on. Now that the USB sh drive is missing, who will be responsible for Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s losses?¡± Xing Shut s tone was indifferent. ¡°There¡¯s a mastermind behind this man. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can investigate his bank ount. Someone instructed him to steal Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s trade secrets. Do I need to emphasize how serious this is?¡± Cheng Corporation Group¡­ Trade secrets¡­ President Cheng Lang¡ªany of these three phrases was enough to attract the attention of the police. A lovers¡¯ tiff was no longer a valid cover.. The man was shocked by Xing Shut s words and immediately restrained his sloven attitude. ¡°Xing Shu, what do you mean? When did I steal trade secrets? When did I take the USB sh drive? Don¡¯t nder me!¡± Xing Shu was calm andposed. Although her soles hurt, the pain kept her mind clear. ¡°What? Are you iming the jacket is yours? That is a bespoke jacket. Every piece has its own name and serial number. If the police officers think that I¡¯m lying, feel free to trace the origin of that jacket.¡± The man panicked. He had casually picked up this high-end jacket; and the thought of corporate espionage did not ur to him at all. Xing Shu¡¯s aura was very strong now. She gained control of the entire situation in the blink of an eye. ¡°I hope to find the mastermind who sabotaged Cheng Corporation Group.¡± A case involving trade secrets worth tens of billions was major. They had already begun investigating the man¡¯s financial activities and realized that there was indeed a million yuan of unknown funds deposited into his ount a few hours ago. The evidence was conclusive. The man gritted his teeth, and his palms began to sweat. Corporate espionage of over 10 billion yuan in value. If convicted, he would be imprisoned for at least 10 years! Xing Shu was out for blood! She was killing two birds with one stone¡ªgoing after the mastermind as well.. How could such a beautiful face be so ruthless?! Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Are You Hurt? Chapter 76: Are You Hurt? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The police officers had already escted this matter to their superiors and contacted Jian Yaochuan. Jian Yaochuan nced at Cheng Lang¡ªwho was resting with his eyes closed¡ªand said softly, ¡°A jacket? Yes, it was indeed given to Ms. Xing Shu. A USB sh drive?¡± A trace of confusion shed across his eyes. He did not know what was in the pocket of Cheng Lang¡¯s jacket. He quickly said, ¡°President, a call from the police station.¡± They were on the way to a business trip and were about to leave Beijing. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were dispassionate when he took the call. The person on the other end of the line seemed to have realized that someone else had taken over the call. He hurriedly exined the entire situation, as he wiped the sweat off his forehead. ¡°President Cheng, that¡¯s what happened. If he¡¯s really suspected of stealing Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s trade secrets, it would be a grave matter. Even if he has the backing of someone, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s wrist hung down, and the Buddhist bracelet on his wrist seemed to emit a cold aura. ¡°Where is she?¡± !! The police officer who answered the call nced at Xing Shu and said cautiously, ¡°Ms. Xing Shu is still here. This is not her fault. We will try our best to retrieve the USB sh drive.¡± He was speaking up for Xing Shu. Although this matter was not Xing Shu¡¯s fault, the USB sh drive had indeed been lost on her watch. If Cheng Corporation Group were to pursue it, not only would the man be doomed for prison, but Xing Shu would also be implicated. ¡°Get her on the line.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s tone was indifferent, and the coldness seemed to emanate through the phone. Xing Shu lowered her head. She knew that the police had already contacted Cheng Lang. When she thought about how he was the first person she thought of when she was helpless, the corners of her lips twitched. Fortunately, she did not go to Manor No. 1. She had to hide this feeling forever; never let it be known. ¡°Ms. Xing Shu, President Cheng wants to talk to you.¡± The police officer handed the phone over. Xing Shu tried her best to suppress her emotions. But when she heard Cheng Lang¡¯s voice, her eyes still turned red. She raised her head and tried her best to keep her emotions in check. ¡°President Cheng.¡± She only said two words before biting her lip so hard that it bled. ¡°Tens of billions of trade secrets?¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s voice was dispassionate as he waited for Xing Shu¡¯s answer. Xing Shu wiped the blood from the corner of her lips and smiled. ¡°Yes. President Cheng, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll cooperate with the police to retrieve the USB sh drive.¡± As long as Cheng Lang endorsed it, the made-up trade secrets would be the real McCoy. However, if he refuted it, Xing Shu would be charged for obstruction of justice. Heaven or hell, it was all up to him. Cheng Lang did not speak. After a long time, he asked, ¡°Are you hurt?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s eyes instantly turned red. It felt terrible to have her heart in someone else¡¯s hands. She said, ¡°President Cheng, about the USB drive¡­¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°Leave it to the police. I¡¯ll get Uncle Liu to pick you up.¡± In other words, he had endorsed the USB sh drive. The police officer did not dare to be negligent and began to interrogate the man about the whereabouts of the USB sh drive. The man was bbergasted. He immediately thought of the person who had contacted him. ¡°I really don¡¯t know anything about the USB sh drive. Someone just gave me a sum of money to disfigure Xing Shu.¡± Compared to aggravated assault, the crime of corporate espionage was worse. He sat on the chair and stared daggers at Xing Shu. This confession made the police officers realize they had been duped about the lovers¡¯ tiff! They were so angry that they took out handcuffs and cuffed the man to a chair. ¡°Tell the truth about the mastermind!¡± Meanwhile, Feng Jian had been waiting for news. She paced around uneasily like a cat on a hot tin roof. She was so excited at the thought of Xing Shu¡¯s disfigurement that her entire body trembled. That b*tch Xing Shu actually dared to seduce Cheng Lang. This was the price! Her cell phone rang. Excitement shed in Feng Jian¡¯s eyes as she hurriedly answered the call. ¡°How is it? Is it done?¡± A girl¡¯s anxious voice came from the other end of the cell phone. She was even sobbing. ¡°Feng Jian! Did you set me up? The police called me just now and said that they suspected me of stealing Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s trade secrets. Did you set me up on purpose?¡± Feng Jian was stunned and panicked. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Didn¡¯t I ask you to get someone to disfigure Xing Shu? How did it be corporate espionage?¡± ¡°How would I know?! That¡¯s what the police said! Feng Jian, I contacted this hooligan for your sake. Now that he¡¯s been arrested by the police, it will definitely lead to me if they trace the money. You¡¯d better think of a way. If the Liu family knows about this, I¡¯m in for it! I won¡¯t let you off either!¡± The person on the other end of the phone said viciously.. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: The Pain Will Keep Her Conscious Chapter 77: The Pain Will Keep Her Conscious Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Feng Jian held her cell phone and did not know how to react momentarily. She and Liu Chun were good friends. Liu Chun was a youngdy of the Liu family, but her status was awkward like Feng Jian. The most favored person in the Liu family was that sickly youngdy, who was backed by Nie Heng. She was the apple of everyone¡¯s eye. Feng Jian said, ¡°Liu Chun, don¡¯t panic¡­¡± Liu Chun screamed, ¡°How can I not panic?! You¡¯re not panicking because it can¡¯t be traced back to you! I only contacted that hooligan because you wanted to take revenge on Xing Shu. Did you set me up on purpose? You¡¯ve long disliked me, right? We¡¯ve been dissing Xing Shu together with Xing Linlin all this while. But in the end, you used me to do your dirty work. Are you still my friends?¡± !! Feng Jian did not expect Liu Chun tosh out like this and her frustration mounted. She had no idea what was going on at all. Feng Jian suggested, ¡°Liu Chun, why don¡¯t you look for your sister, Liu Xiangru? Since it¡¯s rted to Cheng Corporation Group, she can get Nie Heng to speak to Cheng Lang. They are very pally. Cheng Lang won¡¯t pursue the matter on ount of Nie Heng.¡± Liu Chun was so angry that she gritted her teeth and hung up the call. She treated Feng Jian as a friend, but Feng Jian set her up! She could not help but send a message to Xing Linlin to tell her what happened tonight. Xing Linlin replied very quickly: ¡°How is Xing Shu now?¡± Xing Linlin smiled. She did not expect Feng Jian to be so impatient and make a move so quickly. Liu Chun and Xing Linlin were also in constant contact; they were in the same WeChat group. Liu Chun: ¡°I heard that she was hurt. I¡¯m so mad! That b*tch, Feng Jian must have set me up on purpose. I treated her as a friend, but she treated me like this! If the police reallye for me, what do you think I should do?¡± Liu Chun was superciliouspared to Feng Jian¡¯s ditziness¡ªand preferred to use underhanded methods. However, she overyed her hand this time and was scared out of her wits. Xing Linlin: ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll talk to Xing Shu and ask her not to pursue this matter. Even if she makes things difficult for me, I¡¯ll endure it for you.¡± As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Liu Chun was very touched and felt that Xing Linlin was a worthy friend. Xing Linlin was secretly very excited as she ended the call. She reveled in Xing Shut s misery. Xing Linlin was not interested in solving Liu Chun¡¯s problem. But Liu Chun was still of use; so she had to put on a show regardless. After finding out which police station Xing Shu was at, she set off for it in thepany of someone. Otherwise, who would bear witness to her suffering Xing Shu¡¯s humiliation for her friend¡¯s sake? The first person Xing Linlin thought of was Xing Zewu. She then called Wu Minxia. Wu Minxia and Xing Zewu arrived very quickly, especially when they heard that Xing Shu was at the police station. They were very angry. Just how much trouble is Xing Shu going to cause?! This time, it even involved the Feng and Liu families! Is she not going to stop until she offended all the influential people in Beijing?! On the way to the police station, Xing Linlinforted Wu Minxia with reddened eyes. ¡°Aunt Wu, don¡¯t be sad. Xing Shu definitely didn¡¯t do it on purpose. We¡¯ll only know the details when we get there. My friend wasn¡¯t clear on the phone. Perhaps Xing Shu was wronged.¡± Wu Minxia¡¯s face was thunderous. She wished she could fly to the police station. Xing Zewu sneered. ¡°Xing Shu didn¡¯t do it on purpose? Hasn¡¯t she caused enough trouble? She doesn¡¯t even give a hoot about the Cheng family. I think she has a death wish!¡± ¡°Brother Xing, don¡¯t say that. Xing Shu might be feeling bad too¡­ Let¡¯s go to the police station to take a look first,¡± Xing Linlinforted. The car drove very quickly and they arrived at the police station in less than 20 minutes. Xing Shu was sitting inside. Someone wanted to bandage her feet, but she refused; so they could only offer her a pair of slippers. As soon as Xing Shu stepped on them, it was filled with blood. The pain will keep her conscious. Xing Shu lowered her eyes and saw that many police officers were investigating the source of the man¡¯s funds. They mentioned the Liu and Feng families. After the interrogation by the police, the hooligan¡¯s roguish aura had disappeared. He looked at Xing Shu in panic. ¡°Xing Shu, why don¡¯t you let this go? You heard it too. The Liu and Feng families are involved. Do you want to offend two families at once?¡± He had made a name for himself because he had done many things for Ms. Liu.. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: I Hope You Will Keep Up This Mulishness Chapter 78: I Hope You Will Keep Up This Mulishness Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Ms. Liu had gone on to introduce him to others; he was considered a henchman of the aristocrats. What happened tonight was unexpected. He was usually ruthless and smart, so he never expected to fall into a trap. To make it worse, it was at the hands of a woman! Even his backer was useless now. Xing Shu tensed her legs, tuning out all the sounds. It was only when she heard messy footsteps outside the hall that she looked up and saw the three people who had appeared at the entrance of the police station. Her brows instantly furrowed. Wu Minxia was the first to speak. She was so angry that her entire body was trembling. ¡°What happened? You¡ªa girl¡ªgot hauled to the police station because of a lovers¡¯ tiff. If word gets out, how are you going to get married?!¡± !! Xing Linlin stood beside Wu Minxia and gently raised her hand to calm her down. ¡°Aunt Wu, don¡¯t be angry. Let¡¯s get about the details first.¡± Wu Minxia took a deep breath and looked at the man who was handcuffed on the other side. The man¡¯s eyes darted around, especially when he saw Xing Linlin. He felt that she looked very familiar; he had seen her with Liu Chun before. The corners of his mouth curled up, and he felt that his chance hade. ¡°This must be my mother-inw, right? Xing Shu and I had a lovers¡¯ tiff. Hurry up and persuade her to let it go. It won¡¯t look good if this gets out.¡± He whipped out his cell phone and flipped through the photographs. ¡°Xing Shu and I are usually very loving. But we had a fight and she called the police.¡± Wu Minxia did not understand the ins and outs of the matter. When she saw so many intimate photographs¡ªand the hooliganism of this man¡ªsteam came out of her ears. She raised her hand to p Xing Shu. Xing Shu raised her hand to stop her. ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± Her tone was indifferent as her gaze passed Wu Minxia andnded on the man. ¡°I hope you will keep up this mulishness at your sentencing.¡± The man¡¯s expression froze, and the hope that had risen slowly extinguished. This Xing Shu would ignore her mother¡¯s wishes? Xing Zewu¡ªwho was standing beside Wu Minxia¡ªstepped forward and pried Xing Shu¡¯s hand away. ¡°I thought that you had already caused enough trouble. I didn¡¯t expect you to be detained in the police station because of a man. You¡¯ve embarrassed the Xing family! Take advantage of the fact that Cheng Xingyang doesn¡¯t know about this yet and leave!¡± If others found out about this, Xing Shu would probably not be able to marry into the Cheng family. After all, Chen Ru was already dissatisfied with her. Xing Shu¡¯s wrist hurt from Xing Zewu¡¯s grip. Her face was pale, and Xing Zewu shook her hand off forcefully. ¡°Look at you now. You¡¯re no different from those street hookers!¡± Xing Shu was wearing a scarf around her neck and her clothes were in disarray. She was wearing slippers, but they did not notice the blood on the slippers. When the police officers saw this, they hurriedly went forward and exined, ¡°Madam Wu, you can¡¯t me Ms. Xing Shu for this matter. It¡¯s not something that can be brushed off with a lovers¡¯ tiff. This time, it involves the Cheng family.¡± He exined the matter and sighed. ¡°We¡¯ve already investigated the source of the one million yuan. It¡¯s rted to the Liu family. The suspect from the Liu family is on the way here. Moreover, we¡¯ve also contacted President Cheng. Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s trade secrets are indeed in the USB drive.¡± Wu Minxia did not expect things to be so messy. She almost fainted from anger at hearing Ms. Liu would be brought here for questioning. She had thought that it was a lovers¡¯ tiff, but it actually involved the trade secrets of Cheng Corporation Group! Xing Linlin had long known what had happened from Liu Chun. She said cautiously, ¡°If Ms. Liu is brought here, word will definitely get around. Will the Xing family be enemies with the Liu family because of this? The Liu and Nie families are very close. If this blows up¡­¡± She looked at Xing Shu worriedly. ¡°Why don¡¯t we settle this privately? Xing Shu, you¡¯re an employee of Cheng Corporation Group. If you lose a USB sh drive, there should be a backup in theputer. As for Ms. Liu, I¡¯m friends with her. I will put in a good word for you and I believe she won¡¯t take this matter to heart.¡± It was clearly not Xing Shu¡¯s fault. But Xing Linlin¡¯s narrative made it seem like she was the one cleaning up the aftermath of Xing Shu¡¯s mistake. Xing Shu looked at Xing Linlin with a faint smile.. ¡°Why? Did the Liu family ask you to intercede?¡± Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Can’t Afford to Offend Chapter 79: Can¡¯t Afford to Offend Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Xing Shu, I¡¯m just concerned for your welfare. We can¡¯t afford to offend the Liu family.¡± Xing Linlin grabbed Xing Zewu¡¯s arm in fear. ¡°Moreover, Madam Chen Ru just caused a ruckus in the Xing family. The Xing family is thinking of ways to separate the business rtionship between the two families. Have you thought about what would be of the Xing family if the Liu Family attacks us? If the Nie family sticks a finger in the pie too, then the Xing family¡­ Xing Shu, you mustn¡¯t be so willful.¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s words touched the nerves of Wu Minxia and Xing Zewu. They could not afford to offend the Liu family! !! Xing Shu found them very ring. wu Ivnnxna tnougnt tnat Xing snu naaprormsea, so sne said to tne ponce officer beside her. ¡°Xing Shu will bear the responsibility for losing the USB sh drive alone. She¡¯s the Director of M&A; she should be responsible. Now, quickly recall the people you sent to the Liu family. Don¡¯t blow things up.¡± The police officers looked at each other and finally looked at Xing Shu, waiting for her to speak. Xing Shu found it funny. She slowly moved her foot. The wound that had not been bandaged was excruciating. But it also made her mind clearer. ¡°You want me to bear the responsibility alone? How do I bear tens of billions of trade secrets?¡± Wu Minxia did not expect Xing Shu¡¯s attitude to be so unyielding. Her face was thunderous. ¡°Then what do you want to do? Do you really want to rock the boat with the Liu family? Why are you such a troublemaker?!¡± Xing Shu retorted, ¡°I¡¯m a troublemaker? If the Liu family didn¡¯t send a henchman after me, why would the police trace it to her ount? The Liu family brought this on themselves. I¡¯m definitely not letting this go, no matter who intercedes. Officer, do what you have to do. President Cheng is still waiting for my feedback.¡± Wu Minxia was so angry that she could not speak. She pointed at Xing Shu for a long time beforementing, ¡°Why do I have a daughter like you?!¡± Xing Linlin¡ªwho was behind Wu Minxia¡ªtook a step forward and pretended to stop Wu Minxia. However, her fingertips unintentionally yanked off the scarf around Xing Shut s neck. The scarf slowly fell, revealing the marks on Xing Shu¡¯s neck. No one present was a child; everyone knew what those marks meant. Wu Minxia¡¯s mind went nk. She grabbed Xing Shut s neck. ¡°You slut! How many men did you fool around with?! Why are you so wanton?! How did you be like this?!¡± Wu Minxia¡¯s force from her outburst of anger was surprisingly strong; so much so that Xing Shu was unable to break free and felt that Wu Minxia had left a red mark on her neck. Wu Minxia was so furious she fainted from anger. Xing Zewu and Xing Linlin quickly went forward to help her up. Xing Zewu looked at Xing Shu with disgust. Xing Shu touched her neck and knew that Xing Linlin did it on purpose. She had achieved her goal. Xing Linlin helped Wu Minxia up. Her eyes were red, and she asked in a crying voice. ¡°Brother Xing, what should we do? I didn¡¯t do it on purpose. I was just afraid that Aunt Wu and Xing Shu would fight. I didn¡¯t expect to pull off Xing Shut s scarf. I didn¡¯t expect¡­ Let¡¯s send Aunt Wu to the hospital first.¡± Xing Zewu took a good look at Xing Shu¡ªrecalled the hooligan in the police station¡ªand was instantly disgusted. No matter what, Xing Shu grew up in the Xing family. Why would she take a fancy to such a man? Then he remembered Xing Shu confessing she had hired a gigolo and felt nauseous. This woman was such a tramp! Xing Zewu berated, ¡°Xing Shu, aren¡¯t you slutty? What do you take yourself for? A whore? A vige bicycle? You ended up in the police station over a lovers¡¯ tiff. Aren¡¯t you afraid that Grandpa will find out?¡± Xing Shu raised her head and looked at him. ¡°Grandpa¡¯s health isn¡¯t good. You want to agitate him with this? Aren¡¯t you afraid that he won¡¯t be able to take it and something might happen to him?¡± Xing Zewu said, ¡°You¡¯re the one who caused this. Even if something happened to Grandfather, it¡¯s because of you.¡± Xing Zewu helped Wu Minxia up and looked at Xing Shu. ¡°You¡¯d better go to the hospital for a body check up. Aren¡¯t you afraid of getting sick with your promiscuity? You keep saying that I¡¯m biased towards Linlin, but look at what you¡¯ve done and what Linlin has done.¡± Xing Linlin held Wu Minxia¡¯s other arm. She said in a choking voice, ¡°Brother Xing, forget it. Let¡¯s send Aunt to the hospital first.¡± Xing Zewu said, ¡°Okay.¡± As she turned around to leave, Xing Linlin¡¯s lips curved into a smile. She had not anticipated this unexpected bonus.. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: He Seems to Be Here Chapter 80: He Seems to Be Here Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The hickeys on Xing Shu¡¯s neck were definitely not by Cheng Xingyang¡ªhe had been in a very bad mood for the past two days. It seemed that Xing Shu had really scr*wed around. Xing Linlin was over the moon. She felt that even the heavens were on her side. Xing Shu was sullied now. Who else would want her? Moreover, she had offended the Liu and Feng families. Xing Linlin whipped out her cell phone and secretly sent a message to Liu Chun: ¡°Liu Chun, I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to help you this time. I tried my best to get the Xing family to the police station, but Xing Shu refused to budge. Xing Shu¡¯s mother has fainted from anger. I have to go to the hospital. What are you going to do next?¡± Liu Chun was very touched when she saw this message. Compared to the culprit¡ªXing Shu, Xing Linlin was simply an angel. !! Liu Chun: ¡°I have to ask Liu Xiangru for help. I hope she can convince Nie Heng to talk to Cheng Lang. It¡¯s been hard on you. Is Aunt Wu alright?¡± Xing Linlin did not reply immediately. Instead, she deliberately waited for more than 10 minutes before replying: ¡°I don¡¯t know the situation yet. I have to go. Sigh, Xing Shu is very unreasonable this time.¡± When Liu Chun saw Xing Shu¡¯s name, her eyes turned bloodshot. Indeed, that b*tch, Xing Shu. How dare she refuse to give in at all despite so manypeople¡¯s intervention! She snorted coldly. Just wait, she will find someone more powerful to give her the works next time! It would not just only be photoshopped photographs and disfigurement the next time. She would make a video ofXing Shu being gang-raped and disseminate it throughout Beijing. That would teach her a lesson! Despite the vicious thoughts, Liu Chun was flustered at the police at her door. After being taken into custody, her hatred for Xing Shu and Feng Jianpounded. But it did not matter; she had already informed Liu Xiangru. Although Liu Chun was not favored in the Liu family, she often visited Liu Xiangru. Liu Xiangru would definitely not leave her in the lurch. The atmosphere at the police station was weird after Wu Minxia and the others left. Xing Shu leaned against the wall and closed her eyes inssitude. She was very tired and wanted to rest, but the police said that Liu Chun was already on the way. She did not know Liu Chun, so there must be a mastermind behind her. She had to take this opportunity to find out who was behind this. Xing Shu¡¯s eyshes trembled twice, and her fingers curled up weakly before slowly rxing. After a while, she heard footstepsing from the entrance of the police station again but she no longer had the strength to look up. She closed her eyes inssitude. She knew that many people were staring at her neck and felt that she was promiscuous. The man who was handcuffed took the opportunity to mock her. ¡°You¡¯re really seducing men all over. No wonder people want to disfigure you.¡± He taunted, while at the same time, fantasizing about stripping Xing Shu naked. Xing Shu felt very cold. The coldness spread from the soles of her feet, freezing her from inside out. The footsteps at the door were closer. Someone called out respectfully, ¡°President Cheng, why are you here personally?¡± Xing Shu tried her best to open her eyes, but she could only see a blurry silhouette. A warm palmnded on her forehead, emitting warmth. She couldn¡¯t help but rub against it. Then, she felt her body being pulled into someone¡¯s arms. ¡°Young Uncle?¡± Recognizing the familiar scent, Xing Shu¡¯s stiff shoulders suddenly rxed. She called out hoarsely and leaned against his chest affectionately. Cheng Lang did not respond. His expression was cold, and the temperature in the room dropped to freezing point. No one dared to look up at him. He carried Xing Shu into the car parked outside. Xing Shu curled up in his arms and frowned in pain. His warm palm seemed to be holding her foot. Xing Shu was afraid of dirtying Cheng Lang¡¯s hand, so she quickly curled up. ¡°Dirty¡­¡± She did not know if this was a dream or reality¡­ She only felt dazed and light-headed. Xing Shu remembered that Cheng Lang was on a business trip and would not be here. She yearned for him to be here, but was reined in by her rationality to not have hime. She was afraid that the protective wall she had painstakingly built would copse the moment he appeared. Someone once said that if a person¡¯s life was very bitter, it would require a lot of sweetness to counteract the bitterness. But the person who said this did not know that for someone who had suffered since she was young and had never known love, a little warmth was enough to satisfy her. To Xing Shu, Cheng Lang was like a candyced with arsenic. Even though she knew that taking a bite would kill her, she was still tempted to reach out for a taste¡­ because this was the only candy she had.. Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Heartache Chapter 81: Heartache Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The warmth under her feet did not leave. In fact, the movements became firmer. Xing Shu tried her best to open her eyes, but she could only see a tense jaw. His aura was cial. However, Xing Shu felt inexplicably relieved. She seemed to have¡­ tasted a little candy¡­ Meanwhile, Liu Chun arrived at the police station. She thought of countless ways to rail at Xing Shu in her mind. Why didn¡¯t that b*tch, Xing Shu choose to settle it privately?! Why did she drag her down?! She was a member of the Liu family! She must give Xing Shu the works! As soon as she got out of the car, Liu Chun saw a tall figure carrying someone into a car. It was too far away for her to see who the man was. ¡°Where is Xing Shu? I want to talk to her personally,¡± Liu Chun said impatiently as soon as they entered the police station. Then, she frowned in disdain when she saw the man who was handcuffed. Imbecile! On the way back to Manor No. 1, Jian Yaochuan¡ªwho was sitting in the front¡ª did not even dare to breathe too loud. They had been due to depart Beijing an hour ago when Cheng Lang suddenly detoured to the police station. This was the first time the President had skipped such an important meeting to deal with other matters¡ªand it was rted to a woman. Curiosity got the better of Jian Yaochuan and he could not help but peek at the rearview mirror. In the back seat, Cheng Lang¡¯s expression was still very cial, but his hands were very gentle as he held Xing Shu in his arms. The concierge doctor was already waiting in the manor. Xing Shu had been injured twice in a short period of time. The doctor treated the wound on Xing Shu¡¯s foot and handed a tube of ointment to Cheng Lang. The ointment was for bruises¡ªthere was an obvious red pinch mark on Xing Shu¡¯s neck. How much force did one exert to leave such a mark? The atmosphere in the manor was very ufortable, and everyone was trembling with fear. The doctor held the ointment for a long time, but Cheng Lang did not take it. Cheng Lang sat silently on the couch, his dark eyshes drooping like ice sculptures. The doctor gulped, and ced the ointment on the coffee table cautiously. ¡°Apply once in the morning and once in the evening daily, and the bruise should heal in three days.¡± He did not dare to stay any longer and left promptly. Mr. Cheng¡¯s aura was too scary. Cheng Lang looked at the ointment on the coffee table. After three seconds of silence, he got up and went to the bathroom to wash and disinfect his hands. When he returned, he put the ointment in his jacket and carried Xing Shu upstairs. Xing Shu did not sleep well. Her forehead was covered in cold sweat. Cheng Lang ced her on the bed and took out the ointment. He squeezed a little on his finger and applied it on Xing Su¡¯s neck bit by bit. The cold ointment stimted her skin and gave her goosebumps. Xing Shu raised her hand to scratch it, but Cheng Lang grabbed her wrist. ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± He pressed Xing Shu¡¯s hand on the bed and continued to apply the ointment with his other hand. After applying it, Cheng Lang wiped his hands with a wet tissue. When he looked up, he met Xing Shu¡¯s gaze. She did not seem to be fully conscious, and her eyes were hazy. ¡°Young Uncle? Didn¡¯t you go on a business trip?¡± Cheng Lang threw the wet tissue into the trash can and closed his eyes indifferently. He was still angry, so he did not answer. Xing Shu reached out her fingertips and gently tugged at his sleeve. She knew that Cheng Lang was angry, but she did not know why. She was the victim and hurting everywhere¡ª her neck, her soles, her eyes¡­ her entire body. Tears flowed uncontrobly. Cheng Lang looked at Xing Shu and raised his eyelids. ¡°Why are you crying? Xing Shu shook her head and wanted to exin, but she could not say a word. Cheng Lang looked at her red eyes and wet eyshes. This was the first time he had seen her vulnerability. In his mind, Xing Shu was a cunning, determined, and seductive subus. She had never cried so miserably. Cheng Lang had seen women cry in the 26 years of his life, but Xing Shu¡¯s tears were different. They tugged at his heartstrings. He took a handkerchief and gently wiped Xing Shu¡¯s face. Her skin was very tender, or rather, every part of her skin was tender. She should be nourished by power and money. There was a sudden p of thunder outside the window. Lightning struck, and raindrops pattered down. Cheng Lang sat by the bed and waited for the sun to rise. He slowly walked to the window wall. The raindrops fell on the window like shattered diamonds. Jian Yaochuan knocked lightly on the door the next morning, at 10 at o¡¯clock. ¡°President, the video conference is ready..¡± Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Superiority Chapter 82: Superiority Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Lang nodded¡ªrubbed his temples¡ªand walked out of the bedroom. There were three meetingsing up; he was supposed to be there in person, but he stood all the senior management upst night. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes darkened. He must never make such a mistake again. Meanwhile, at the Liu residence, Liu Xiangru did not immediately take action after receiving the newsst night. She nced at the full table of breakfast and sat down. In another 10 minutes, Nie Heng¡¯s men would show up, bearing gifts of the most popr stuff of the season. This had almost be a tradition for the past few years. Nie Heng had sent the wristwatch over yesterday, drawing the envy of everyone. Ever since their engagement, Nie Heng had developed a habit of gifting her regrly. Liu Xiangru¡¯s health was very poor and she had had a weak constitution since she was young. On one hand, she enjoyed Nie Heng¡¯s affection towards her, but on the other hand, she was very indignant. Why did she have to be so frail? It was so bad that she could not even bear the stress of coption. Liu Xiangru coughed a few times and wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief. She lowered her head and took a sip of warm soup before asking, ¡°Xing Shu? Is she the youngdy of the Xing family? I haven¡¯t attended any gatherings all these years. Is she very famous in the Beijing social circle? Why did Liu Chun want to give her the works?¡± The servant shook her head. ¡°Ms. Liu Chun is very impulsive. I heard that she wants to stick up for Ms. Feng Jian. They are very chummy.¡± Liu Xiangru found these matters bothersome and did not want to get involved. Besides, she was annoyed with the petty fighting and underhanded schemes among women; she found them unseemly. However, on second thought¡­ If she could resolve this matter, everyone would know she had Nie Heng¡¯s ear. The servant continued, ¡°Ms. Liu Chun went to the police station yesterday.¡± Liu Xiangru nodded and said unhurriedly, ¡°I¡¯ll contact Nie Heng when the other members of the Liu family ask me for help.¡± After all, this involved the President of Cheng Corporation Group¡ªCheng Lang. She did not have the reach and needed Nie Heng to step in. However, she could not help but frown. ¡°Do you know why Feng Jian wanted to give Xing Shu the works? Did the two of them have a grudge?¡± The servant thought for a while and hazard a guess. ¡°Both of them work at Cheng Corporation Group. They probably have conflicts at work.¡± Liu Xiangru nodded and did not take it to heart. In any case, it would take just a phone call to resolve this. Liu Chun¡¯s parents ate the humble pie in a call to Liu Xiangru half an hourter. Before Liu Xiangru¡¯s engagement to Nie Heng, she had been mocked by these people because of her weak constitution. However, ever since Nie Heng dered his undying love for her and pledged to only marry her and her only, their attitude changed. Even her status in the Liu family was rising incrementally. Otherwise, she would have been sent away long ago due to her weak constitution. Liu Xiangru deliberately did not pick up the phone and pretended to be busy. When the phone rang for the tenth time, she picked it up and said softly, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call Nie Heng. Since Xing Shu lost the item, she should bear the responsibility for it. As for the fund transfer traced to Liu Chun, you can settle it with some money.¡± The person on the other end of the phone praised Liu Xiangru a few times before hanging up. Although Liu Xiangru was satisfied, she was also cautious. She asked the servant a few more questions. ¡°Why did Feng Jian go to work at Cheng Corporation Group?¡± She could not understand why Feng Jian did not go to her own family¡¯spany. Why did she go to Cheng Corporation Group? And how did the enmity with Xing Shue about? ¡°Does Xing Shu have any other identities?¡± Liu Xiangru had been living in seclusion all these years and rarely went out. Hence, she was unaware of Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang¡¯s engagement. The servant replied, ¡°Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang are engaged.¡± Liu Xiangru fretted at this answer. Since Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang were engaged, Cheng Xingyang would definitely stick his finger in the pie. The servant continued, ¡°But Mdy, you don¡¯t have to worry about this. Few people know about Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang¡¯s engagement. Moreover, Liu Chun made it verv clear that Cheng Xingvang has Dubliclv dered in Cheng Corporation Group that he doesn¡¯t like Xing Shu and will annul the engagement sooner orter.¡± Liu Xiangru heaved a sigh of relief. Since it had nothing to do with the Cheng family and Xing Shu was just an unloved youngdy of the Xing family, this matter was easy to resolve. She took a sip of tea and nned to call Nie Hengter. She did not think that she would cause any trouble for Xing Shu by helping Liu Chun. Or rather, in this world of survival of the fittest¡ªwithout a strong backing¡ªXing Shu deserved to be bullied. She could only me herself for stepping on the wrong toes.. Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Legs Are Finally Broken Chapter 83: Legs Are Finally Broken Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu woke up at around 11 a.m.. When she saw the familiar ceiling, she hurriedly propped herself up. Sost night was not a dream? Cheng Lang really did not go on a business trip and appeared at the police station? Was it for her? Xing Shu got out of bed. The moment her feet touched the floor, she knelt down. The ce where her feet had been cut was burning with pain. She held onto the bed and got up. When she saw the walking stick beside her, she knew that it was for her and hurriedly took it. There was no one outside the door. She walked to the study door with the walking stick clumsily. Cheng Lang was in a meeting inside. He seemed to be perpetually in meetings. Xing Shu gently pushed open the door and was about to enter when she heard the voice of one of thepany¡¯s senior management emanating from theputer. ¡°The document has been sent out. The 8120 and 2N protocols suggested by Director Xing Shu at the previous meeting have been added to the management system. The first draft has also been sent to your email.¡± Cheng Lang did not say anything. His microphone was turned off. When he heard the sound at the door, he did not look up, as if he knew it was her. Xing Shu hitched forward. ¡°Young Uncle, were you nning to go on a business trip to discuss the acquisitionst night?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Cheng Lang was still browsing through the emails. He replied after ascertaining there were no problems. ¡°Then why did Young Unclee back? I can settle it.¡± Xing Shu put on a face of nonchnce as she sat down at the side. Cheng Lang said, ¡°Your so-called solution is to let the wound on your feet bleed non-stop?¡± Xing Shu lowered her head and pressed down on her drumming heart. ¡°I didn¡¯t feel any pain at that time.¡± This was because she had to maintain her consciousness¡ªshe knew very well that the only person she could rely on was herself. Xing Shu said, ¡°Young Uncle, doesst night¡¯S incident count as getting your dander up over a woman?¡± Her eyshes trembled like a butterfly pping its wings, careful and soft. Xing Shu in this state was too fragile; things that were too fragile could easily soften one¡¯s heart. Cheng Lang tried his best to ignore the strange feeling in his heart. His gaze continued to fall on theputer screen. He ended the meeting after some further instructions to the senior management. Getting my dander up over a woman?Cheng Lang¡¯s mood had indeed fluctuatedst night, but it had not reached the level of anger. Cheng Lang was about to answer when a servant informed that Nie Heng had arrived. Xing Shu instantly realized why Nie Heng hade. She stood up with her walking stick and supported herself against the wall as she walked out. Cheng Lang¡¯s expression darkened when he saw that she would rather support herself against the wall than on him. He strode out of the room and left Xing Shu behind. Xing Shu did not notice Cheng Lang¡¯s changes in mood. When she finally reached downstairs, Nie Heng was already drinking coffee. Seeing her like this, Nie Heng raised his eyebrows and chuckled. ¡°Little Canary¡¯s legs are finally broken?¡± Xing Shu slowly sat down at the side. ¡°Are you here for the Liu family?¡± Nie Heng said, ¡°That¡¯s right. The Liu family¡¯s Liu Chun did this. She is on good terms with Liu Xiangru. Xiangru called me and asked me to talk to Cheng Lang and you.¡± Xing Shu lowered her head and looked at her toes. ¡°But I heard that the Liu family is not the only one involved in this matter. The Feng family is also involved.¡± Last night, the police had made it very clear that the Feng family was also involved in this matter, but she had never offended the Liu and Feng families. How did she end up in their crosshairs? Nie Heng leaned against the couch and noddedckadaisically. ¡°You should know her name, Feng Jian. She¡¯s from the Feng family. I heard that she works for Cheng Corporation Group.¡± Xing Shu had an epiphany. She had indeed felt Feng Jian¡¯s hostility in the past two days, but she did not pay much attention to it. She had not spoken much to Feng Jian, so she had no inkling where this hatred stemmed from. ¡°I¡¯ve never interacted with them before. There should be a mastermind. Nie Heng suddenlyughed. He nced at Cheng Lang. who was quietly drinking coffee beside him. It seemed that Cheng Lang was letting Xing Shu take the lead in this matter. Nie Heng said, ¡°How would I know? In any case, I¡¯m doing this for Liu Xiangru.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart ached¡ªnot for herself, but for Nie Xi¡ªwhen she heard his confident tone and how protective he was of Liu Xiangru. ¡°I¡¯m very curious about what Ms. Liu Xiangru told you. This matter involves Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s trade secrets. If I do not pursue the matter, I¡¯ll have to bear all the responsibility. Hasn¡¯t Ms. Liu thought about what would happen to me¡ªthe victim?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s tone was indifferent. Even though she was questioning, she did not have any aggressive emotions.. Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Send Me Home Chapter 84: Send Me Home Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu had never interacted with Liu Xiangru before, yet she could callously make an innocent victim bear all the responsibility with just a phone call. How could she be a kind person? Was this the kind of woman Nie Heng liked? Nie Heng frowned. Of course, he could read between the lines. ¡°Xing Shu, I don¡¯t know you, but I know Cheng Lang. He wouldn¡¯t casually put a USB sh drive that involves tens of billions of yuan into his jacket pocket. I believe that Liu Chun did hire someone to give you the works. But you must have made up the part about the trade secrets.¡± Xing Shu retorted, ¡°So what if I made it up? If it wasn¡¯t for my smarts, I wouldn¡¯t just have injured my feet, but my face would have been disfigured as well. You should know what looks mean to women, right?¡± Nie Heng¡¯s eyes slowly narrowed. ¡°What do I have to do to make you give up pursuing the matter?¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°That depends on how far you can go for Liu Xiangru.¡± Nie Heng bellowed, ¡°Xing Shu!¡± A cold glint shed across his eyes. If Cheng Lang was not sitting beside him, he would have alreadyid hands on Xing Shu. He warned Xing Shu, ¡°Watch yourself if you know what¡¯s good for you.¡± Xing Shu sneered. ¡°If I know what¡¯s good for me? I¡¯m the only victim here. Maintaining the right to pursue the matter means I don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for This was not the first time Nie Heng had been forced to eat humble pie before Xing Shu. He was so furious that he looked away from Xing Shu. Instead, he turned to Cheng Lang. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to take her in hand?¡± He felt that Xing Shu was too conceited as a kept woman just because she was in Cheng Lang¡¯s good graces. Cheng Lang¡¯s fingers yed with his coffee cup. Sensing Nie Heng¡¯s gaze, he slowly raised his head. ¡°If someone wanted to disfigure Liu Xiangru¡¯s face, what would you do?¡± Nie Heng replied, ¡°Of course I would kill him! I won¡¯t even let his family off!¡± He continued. ¡°How can Xing Shupare to Liu Xiangru? Xiangru is my fianc¨¦e, the woman I want to marry. Xing Shu is just a fling you have; to cast aside when you get tired of her.¡± Nie Heng did not mince his words, even though Xlng Shu was right in front of him. Indeed, there was no need to be gentle. After all, this was something that both of them knew very well. Xing Shu knew that Cheng Lang was just toying with her. He was protecting her now because he had yet to be tired of her. Xing Shu felt a stab in her heart. She slowly clenched her fists. ¡°Nie Heng, this matter has nothing to do with whether I¡¯m a fling or not. It¡¯s about a man¡¯s dignity.¡± She did not want to hear Cheng Lang¡¯s answer, so she cleverly shifted the topic to a man¡¯s dignity. Regardless ot how long her rtionship with Cheng Lang couldst, at least she was Cheng Lang¡¯s woman now. Cheng Lang looked up and his gazended on Xing Shu, as if he was trying to decide something. Xing Shu¡¯s body stiffened for a moment. She tried her best to maintain her poker face and even joked, ¡°If Young Uncle can¡¯t even protect a fling, won¡¯t he be left aughingstock?¡± Nie Heng did not expect Xing Shu to give such an answer. He frowned and asked, ¡°Xing Shu, what exactly do you want?¡± Xing Shu lowered her eyes. ¡°What I want is very simple. Liu Chun and Feng Jian have to apologize to me personally. I also have some questions for them. As for that hooligan at the police station, he has to go to jail.¡± She was not asking for a lot, and she made no mention of any trade secrets. It did not exist in the first ce, so it was not propitious to further any investigation. Moreover, Nie Heng and Cheng Lang were as thick as thieves; she should not burn bridges. Nie Heng lit a cigarette. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll get them toe over.¡± He said something else, but Xing Shu tuned out. After Nie Heng left, she looked up at Cheng Lang. His expression was indifferent, as if he had not been affected by Nie Heng¡¯s words. Xing Shuughed self-deprecatingly. Love was too cheap in Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes. It was so cheap that it was not worth the effort to explore. Nie Xi was right¡ªhe was cold-hearted. Falling in love with him would only be doomed to perdition. Xing Shu stood up and grabbed the walking stick. ¡°Young Uncle, why don¡¯t you get Jian Yaochuan to send me back?¡± She wanted to pull herself out of the abyss while her mind was still clear. Cheng Lang looked up at her and stood up to pull her into his arms. ¡°I¡¯ll send you.¡± He said ¡°send¡±, not ¡°stay¡±. Xing Shu ignored the sadness in her heart and forced herself to chin up. ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble Young Uncle.¡± The two of them did not speak along the way. When they returned to the apartment, Xing Shu hitched along on her walking stick. Seeing that Cheng Lang did not leave immediately, she could only hobble to the kitchen to boil water. ¡°I only have instant coffee. You wouldn¡¯t be used to it, so have some water instead..¡± Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Why Not? Chapter 85: Why Not? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Lang sat on the couch and watched as Xing Shu busied herself. He had no intention of helping. Xing Shu washed the fruits, as annoyance came over her. No matter what, she was a patient now. Atter washing the fruits, Xing Shu threw the walking stick aside gloomily and panted softly. ¡°I don¡¯t have anything else to offer you. Don¡¯t mind, Young Uncle. ¡± Cheng Lang retracted his gaze and saw that Xing Shu was so tired that the tip of her nose was sweating. Her cheeks were also red. ¡°The management system has added the two protocols you suggested. You can apply for double the year-end bonus from the Finance Department.¡± The sudden change in topic gave Xing Shu a whish. When she came to, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood. ¡°What?¡± Here she was, brimming with annoyance and Cheng Langs mind was actually on thepany? How typical of the Buddha on Earth to not waste any energy on women. Xing Shu bit her lip angrily. Wasn¡¯t this what she had hoped for? He was businesslike; so could she¡­ and could control her heart. ¡°Ok. Thank you, President Cheng.¡± Xing Shu stood up with her walking stick and made a gesture to send him off. ¡°Then I won¡¯t keep President Cheng. Please.¡± Cheng Lang held Xing Shu¡¯s wrist. When Xing Shu lowered her head, she could see the ck Buddhist bracelet on Cheng Lang¡¯s wrist. She felt that it made him look even more otherworldly. A Buddha should stay in the clouds and not descend to the mortal world. Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Are you angry?¡± Wow, he could tell she was angry for a change. Xing Shu took a deep breath and felt that her anger was indeed inexplicable. ¡°No, I just feel that Young Uncle should be very busy. I¡¯m already home, so I shouldn¡¯t take up any more of your time.¡± Cheng Lang said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m indeed very busy with work, but I¡¯m not as busy as you think.¡± Xing Shu was frustrated. She was not conflicted about whether he was busy with work or not! Xing Shu took a deep breath and her gazended on Cheng Lang¡¯s wrist again. For some reason, she recalled a rumor that Jin Yue also had a Buddhist bracelet on her wrist. It should be a gift from him. It was no wonder that she could not forget him after giving her such an intimate gift. Xing Shu held her breath. She hooked the Buddhist bracelet and looked straight at Cheng Lang. ¡°Young Uncle, this Buddhist bracelet is lovely. Can you give it to Xing Shu was momentarily stunned by herself. Why did she ask such a stupid question?When she came to, she ignored the pain in her feet and pounced on Cheng Lang, kissing him. Cheng Lang took the opportunity to hold her waist and turned his head slightly. ¡°So horny? Your feet don¡¯t hurt anymore?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart raced wildly. The more she thought about it, the more stupid she felt. Why would she want that Buddhist bracelet?! She must be out ofher mind! She lowered her head and kissed Cheng Lang¡¯s neck. Cheng Lang¡¯s pupils instantly darkened as he raised Xing Shu¡¯s chin. ¡°You¡¯re not feeling well, so don¡¯t seduce casually.¡± Just then, there was a loud knock on the door. ¡°Bang, bang, bang!¡± Cheng Xingyang wished he could smash the door in front of him! He was actually thest to know of Xing Shu¡¯s episode at the police station! Cheng Xingyang was a prideful man. He had been checking his cell phone ever since he heard the news. Logic dictated that Xing Shu should be helpless and isted, and should have called him for help. But why didn¡¯t she? When did Xing Shu stop calling and sending him messages? Cheng Xingyang was bent out of shape at this realization. He was angry that he actually cared about Xing Shu! What right did a slutlike Xing Shu¡ªwho only knew how to seduce men behind his back¡ªhave to make him take it to heart? He had slept with Xing Linlin, but didn¡¯t Xing Shu also fooled around with a man? It was just that she hid it better. For all he knew, she might have been unfaithful way before him. Therefore, he did not let her down; it was the other way round. ¡°Xing Shu, open the door!¡± The more he thought about it, the angrier Cheng Xingyang became. Xing Shu sat on the couch and did not get up to open the door. Instead, she raised her hand and hooked it around Cheng Lang¡¯s neck. Cheng Lang looked at her and removed her hand. ¡°Not going to open the door?¡± Xing Shu found it funny. She pointed at herself and then at Cheng Lang. ¡°Open the door? Do you want Cheng Xingyang to see how his uncle cares about his niece-inw?¡± Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Why not?¡± Bang! Bang! The banging on the door continued. Cheng Xingyang seemed bent on breaking the door down if Xing Shu did not open it. Xing Shu took her cell phone and wisely turned it off. Cheng Xingyang began to make a call when the door remained closed. When he heard the voice on the other end of the phone saying, ¡°Sorry, the number you dialed is switched off¡­¡± Cheng Xingyang was so infuriated that he almost smashed the phone.. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Still Like Him? Chapter 86: Still Like Him? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Just then, Xing Linlin called. Cheng Xingyang paused and a trace of impatience shed across his eyes. Ironically, he could not recall why he was with Xing Linlin. He only remembered that he had been drinking and was annoyed with Xing Shu. He could not help but whinge to Xing Linlin. His brain was a little slow after all the alcohol. He only felt that Xing Linlin was very gentle. In addition, she kept saying, ¡°If I were Xing Shu, I definitely wouldn¡¯t make you feel so aggrieved.¡± At that time, he felt that it was a blessing to be liked by him. Why did Xing Shu not cherish it? ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Cheng Xingyang picked up the phone and leaned against the door indifferently. His tone was no longer as enthusiastic as before. Xing Linlin deliberated over Cheng Xingyang¡¯s current mood before asking cautiously, ¡°Xingyang, did you go look for Xing Shu?¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s heart sank again. He did not feel loved by Xing Shu, but he did from Xing Linlin. Xing Linlin was sensible and considerate. Even when she knew that he was unwilling to annul the engagement, she did not whine about it. She was always gentle and did not force anything. She was faithful to him. Compared to the promiscuous Xing Shu, Xing Linlin was simply perfect. Cheng Xingyang instantly felt guilty and quickly denied it. ¡°No, I¡¯m at the Cheng residence. Young Uncle sent for me.¡± The apartment had poor sound instion. Xing Shu and Cheng Lang heard Cheng Xingyang¡¯s words clearly. Xing Shu raised her eyebrows and wrapped her fingers around Cheng Lang¡¯s tie. ¡°Young Uncle, why did you send for him?¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s flimsy lies continued. ¡°Some work matters. Young Uncle is very serious in private.¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s heart burned when she heard this. She did not get the chance to know what Cheng Lang was like in private. Looking at his face up close was already blissful. She felt her mouth go dry. Every woman probably wanted to conquer Cheng Lang, but she did not even have the chance to speak to him now. Perhaps she could find a chance through Cheng Xingyang. Xing Linlin asked, ¡°Xingyang, are you having a private gathering with Mr. Cheng? Is he aware of Xing Shu¡¯s incident?¡± Cheng Xingyang was about to answer the first question when he heard the second question. He red up. ¡°Why would Young Uncle want to know about Xing Shu? They don¡¯t even talk. At most, they meet at work. Young Uncle only cares about work. When has he ever paid any attention to a woman? Let alone an engaged woman like Xing Shu!¡± Xing Linlin heaved a sigh of relief. Although she had deliberately leaked the news that Xing Shu wanted to seduce Cheng Lang to Feng Jian and edited the video, she still did not know why Xing Shu had appeared at the auction with Cheng Lang. This made her very uneasy. She was worried that she had lost control of things, but Cheng Xingyang¡¯s answer had given her a vote of confidence. That was true. Cheng Lang had been a workaholic all these years. Other than Ms. Jin, there had been no other women close to him at all. Xing Shu was just lucky to have had the advantage of work. The corners of Xing Linlin¡¯s lips curled up, and her thoughts became more and more obvious. She wanted to see Cheng Lang¡ªtalk to him gently¡ªand look into his eyes. Even if it was only for a few seconds, it was enough for her to reminisce. ¡°Xingyang, have a good chat with Mr. Cheng. I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± After ending the call, Cheng Xingyang felt that Xing Linlin was sensible. She did not address Cheng Lang as ¡°Young Uncle¡± but obediently called him ¡°Mr. Cheng¡±. She had always paid attention to the details and was veryfortable to get along with. Cheng Xingyang raised his head and nced at the tightly shut door in front of him. Disdain shed across his eyes. He must be nuts to havee all this way for a woman like Xing Shu. Was Xing Shu worthy? His face darkened as he turned around and left without hesitation. Little did he know that his fianc¨¦e was sitting on thep of the Young Uncle¡ªin his words¡ªwho only knew how to work. Xing Shu wrapped her arms around Cheng Lang¡¯s neck and rested her head on his chest. Cheng Lang¡¯s palm caressed her back. After a long time, he pinched her chin and forced her to look up. ¡°Crying?¡± He did not know the history between Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang. He only knew that the two of them were engaged. As for how loving they used to be, he was not interested. Xing Shu graduated summa cumude from Beijing university. She was beautiful andpetent. Such a person was more than worthy enough for Cheng Xingyang. Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Still like him?¡± Xing Shu almost threw up in disgust at hearing this question! Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Not Worthy of Your Love Chapter 87: Not Worthy of Your Love Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios How could she like Cheng Xingyang? She had never liked him before. It was even more impossible for her to like him in the future! She was sad because she felt that the person she had known for more than 10 years had suddenly be like this. It nauseated her that he seemed to have been putting on an act in the past. However, for some reason, Xing Shu still nodded. ¡°Yes, no matter what, we¡¯ve been engaged for more than 10 years. How could I not like him?¡± The force on his chin suddenly increased. Xing Shu frowned in pain. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were dark, and he did not understand why he was worked up. ¡°You like Cheng Xingyang, but you seduced me. Xing Shu, is this how you like people?¡± The emotions in his heart came and went quickly. He picked Xing Shu up and changed his position so that he would not hurt her feet. Xing Shu was just a fling. He should not get angry over a fling; and shouldjust enjoy the moment. Cheng Lang hypnotized himself with these thoughts. But when he saw Xing Shu¡¯s teary eyes, his heart could not help but soften. ¡°Find someone else to love. Cheng Xingyang is not worthy of your love.¡± In the past, everyone had told Xing Shu that she was not worthy of Cheng Xingyang. This was the first time someone told her that Cheng Xingyang was not worthy of her. Xing Shu said, ¡°Young Uncle, I don¡¯t think we should discuss other men at this time.¡± Cheng Lang chuckled and lowered his head to bite her lips. ¡°Then don¡¯t think about him anymore.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°Why would I? Young Uncle, go and ask anyone. Anyone who¡¯s not blind knows who to choose between you and Cheng Xingyang. Besides, your d*ck is much better than his.¡± The delphic atmosphere disappeared instantly, and Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes turned cial. Xing Shu knew that she should not have said thatst sentence. It was just that Cheng Lanz never cared about how far she and Chenz Xinzvanz had gone¡ªwhether they had kissed, hugged, or made love. Per the usual school of thought, she and Cheng Xingyang had been engaged for so many years and must have done everything a couple did. She deliberately said this to see Cheng Lang¡¯s reaction. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were deep. He rained kisses on her lips, chin, and neck. He was much more aggressive than usual. Although he had been very aggressive in bed previously, he had never pushed his aggression past this much; as if he wanted to scr*w her to death. Moans escaped from Xing Shu¡¯s lips uncontrobly. Tears were forced out of the corners of her eyes. However, just as she was about to climax, Cheng Lang suddenly stopped and asked, ¡°How much better than him?¡± Lost in the throes of passion, Xing Shu could not take in what Cheng Lang was asking at all. She only wanted him to move again and not leave her hanging like this¡­ Xing Shu raised her hands to pull Cheng Lang¡¯s neck, but he grabbed her hands and locked them above her head. ¡°Answer me. Is it a little better, or a lot better?¡± Tears streamed down Xing Shu¡¯s face. She bit her lip and refused to answer. He was too evil¡ªusing such a method to interrogate her. Cheng Lang pressed on. ¡°Xing Shu, answer me.¡± Xing Shu shook her head, and her tears fell even harder. Cheng Lang seemed to be deliberately torturing her in the next few hours. He peppered his actions with questions. ¡°Did you two ever do it in this position? Can he make you cry like this? Aren¡¯t we makingparisons? Then we should use the same position as the benchmark. Did you two do it this way in the shower?¡± Xing Shu was about to lose her mind. On one hand, she was embarrassed. On the other hand, the pleasure was a reflex. She should not have provoked a man in bed. ¡°Young Uncle¡­ I was wrong, I was really wrong¡­¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face was covered in sweat. She pitifully crossed her folded legs and grabbed Cheng Lang¡¯s sleeve. His jacket had fallen to the ground, but he still had his shirt on. However, it was all wrinkled and there were some liquid stains. Xing Shu knew what Cheng Lang was like in bed. He waspletely different from the usual persona the world had known. He was even more fiendish when he tormented on purpose. The so-called Buddha on Earth, his abstinence and indifference¡­ was theplete opposite in bed. Xing Shu was in sackcloth and ashes. Sheid it on thick and cried a lot, before she managed to please and coax Cheng Lang to stop. Cheng Lang slowly wiped away the tears on Xing Shu¡¯s face and snorted. ¡°Is that all you¡¯ve got?¡± His post-coitus voice was low and charming. Xing Shuxin¡¯s anger suddenly dissipated. This was Cheng Lang¡ªhe could make one live and die for him with just a casual word. The apartment was raw with passion. Meanwhile at the police station, Liu Chun was released very quickly due to Nie Heng¡¯s help. However, the hooligan who had attacked Xing Shu was charged. As for the so-called trade secrets, the police dropped the charges since Xing Shu did not pursue it.. Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Apologize In Person Chapter 88: Apologize In Person Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Liu Chun followed behind Nie Heng in a rxed manner and said with a smile, ¡°Cousin-inw, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll definitely put in a good word for you in front of my cousin.¡± Everyone knew that Nie Heng cared a lot about Liu Xiangru. He was willing to do anything that Liu Xiangru asked. Nie Heng hated the petty fights among these women. But he had to keep his word to Xing Shu. ¡°Contact Feng Jian of the Feng family. The two of you will go and apologize to Xing Shu in person. Your attitude better be good.¡± Cheng Lang had shown him respect in this matter, so he had to return the favor. Liu Chun¡¯s face fell. ¡°Although Xing Shu has a marriage alliance with the Cheng family, she doesn¡¯t have any status in the Cheng family at all. Why should I be afraid of her? Moreover, Cousin-inw, you said that there are no trade secrets at all. I want to sue Xing Shu for nder.¡± With the Liu family backing her, why should she fear Xing Shu? Liu Chun continued, ¡°Cousin-inw, Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang have a superficial rtionship, which Cheng Xingyang doesn¡¯t even want to maintain.¡± Nie Heng lit a cigarette, and looked sharply at Liu Chun. She immediately fell silent, as if someone was choking her. Nie Heng sneered. ¡°I only deigned toe on ount of Xiangru. If you and Feng Jian don¡¯t apologize, Xing Shu won¡¯t be the only one who won¡¯t let you off. Neither will I.¡± Liu Chun was dumbfounded and stood rooted to the ground. How could she have forgotten how difficult Nie Heng was? Other than Liu Xiangru, she had never seen him pretend to be nice to any woman. Liu Chun hurriedly lowered her head and did not dare to look into Nie Heng¡¯s eyes. ¡°I understand, Cousin-inw. I¡¯ll contact Feng Jian now.¡± Nie Heng could not be bothered to look at her anymore. He got into the car and left. Liu Chun looked at the shadow of the car and gritted her teeth indignantly. She really could not understand why Nie Heng wanted them to apologize to Xing Shu. What was he afraid of? Cheng Xingyang? That was impossible! Cheng Xingyang¡ªa young master with no real power¡ªwas nothing to Nie Heng. As for the Xing family, the Xing family had relied on their rtionship with the Cheng family over the years. Their business had indeed improved by several levels, but it was not to the extent that Nie Heng needed to show them respect. Liu Chun simply could not figure it out. She decided to call Liu Xiangru. ¡°Cousin, Cousin-inw told me to apologize to Xing Shu in person. Do you think he¡¯s on Xing Shu¡¯s side?¡± Liu Chun had a good rtionship with Liu Xiangru because she knew how to sweet-talk and had always addressed Nie Heng as Cousin-inw. She would also spend a lot ot time with Liu Xiangru. She knew that Liu Xiangru enjoyed Nie Heng¡¯s affection towards her and could not tolerate other women enjoying special status with Nie Heng. When Liu Xiangru heard Liu Chun¡¯s words, she slowly sat up straight. ¡°Nie Heng told you that personally?¡± Liu Chun replied, ¡°Yes, after Cousin-inw me got me out of the police station, he told me to apologize to Xing Shu in person. He even said that I could not be perfunctory. I thought Xing Shu was just an employee of Cheng Corporation Group. Why did Cousin-inw have to do this?¡± Liu Xiangru¡¯s breathing became much heavier, and she could not help but cough a few times. She increasingly hated her weak constitution. Other than treatment through medication, she could not be agitated. Just hearing this news made her heart feel ufortable. ¡°Cousin, do you think I should go?¡± Liu Chun deliberately said this to test her. In fact, she did not want to go at all. Moreover, she had to call Feng Jian. When she thought about how she had been hauled to the police station because of Feng Jian, she was furious. Liu Xiangru said, ¡°Since Nie Heng has already said so, go ahead. I know very well how Nie Heng feels about me. There¡¯s no way he has anything going on with Xing Shu.¡± Liu Chun said, ¡°Alright, Cousin, I believe in Cousin-inw too. However, beware of her hankering. I heard that Xing Shu likes to seduce men.¡± A sharp look shed across Liu Xiangru¡¯s eyes. ¡°Liu Chun, keep an eye on Xing Shu and Nie Heng. If you find them together, give me a call.¡± The corners of Liu Chun¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°Alright, Cousin. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll definitely help you keep an eye on Cousin-inw.¡± Liu Chun then sent Feng Jian a message. Feng Jian had been in a state of fear. When she heard that this matter had been resolved¡ªbut she needed to apologize to Xing Shu¡ªshe was so disgusted that she wanted to vomit: ¡°I¡¯m not going! What right does that b*tch, Xing Shu have to make me apologize to her?!¡± When Liu Chun saw Feng Jian¡¯s reply, a trace of mockery shed across her eyes: ¡°I¡¯ve already asked Xing Linlin for Xing Shu¡¯s address. My cousin-inw said that we have to go and apologize in person. If you don¡¯t go, it¡¯s your funeral.. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Come In Chapter 89: Come In Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Feng Jian knew who the cousin-inw Liu Chun was talking about and she was instantly afraid. But at the same time, she was also very indignant.?Why would Nie Heng help Xing Shu? Don¡¯t tell me other than Cheng Lang, Xing Shu got her ws into Nie Heng too??Feng Jian was so angry that her scalp went numb, and her eyes were filled with malice.?Xing Shu wanted her to apologize in person? Fine, just as well that she had nowhere to vent her anger! Half an hourter, Feng Jian and Liu Chun arrived at Xing Shu¡¯s apartment promptly. Liu Chun raised her hand and banged on the door rudely. Then, she crossed her arms and looked at Feng Jian with an unbelievably cold expression. ¡°You dare to use me as a tool this time. You¡¯re something. When this matter is over, we¡¯re done. I don¡¯t have a friend like you.¡± Feng Jian exined, ¡°What happened this time was really unexpected. I didn¡¯t know that Xing Shu would be so brazen as to fabricate tens of billions of trade secrets.¡± Moreover, six or seven men failed to give Xing Shu¡ªa woman¡ªthe works. They even let her escape. Feng Jian did not show it on her face, but she was silentlyining that Liu Chun¡¯s henchmen were all imbeciles. Although the two of them were marginal figures in the family, they had been living in luxury since they were young. Now, they did not see eye to eye. Liu Chunmented her bad luck and banged on the door again. In the bedroom, Xing Shu was woken up by the heat. The orange light of the setting sun shone in through the window, coating the nket with a warm orange color. Beside the window, Cheng Lang was wearing a simple sleeping robe and using herputer to deal with thepany emails. His side profile was hidden in the shadows, and his hair was enveloped in a warm light. Xing Shu could not help but take a few more nces. This was not the first time she had seen Cheng Lang like this. But no matter how many times she looked at him, he never failed to mesmerize her. Cheng Lang had been getting it on with her since noon; for more than five hours. Now, he still had the energy to work. Xing Shu rubbed her sore waist and felt that she had brought this upon herself. Just then, there was a knock on the front door. Cheng Xingyang was here again? She casually put on a shirt and walked to the windownguidly. She bent down and kissed Cheng Lang on the lips. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble Young Uncle to hide in the bedroom. I need to get the door.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s fingers paused as he nced at Xing Shu¡¯s neck. The hickeys from before had yet to disappear, and now there were new ones. Thinking that it might be a certain man at the door, he frowned and raised his hand to button her clothes one by one. Even when he buttoned the top one, he still felt that it was not enough. He reminded her, ¡°Put on your scarf.¡± Xing Shu was suffocating from the buttons. She raised her hand and was about to unbutton it when Cheng Lang grabbed her wrist. ¡°Or go change.¡± The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s mouth curled up for a moment at Cheng Lang¡¯s inexplicable possessiveness. She turned around and took a high-cored shirt. She took off her clothes without any inhibition. After changing, she even mimicked a model¡¯s catwalk turn in front of Cheng Lang. ¡°Will this do?¡± Cheng Lang looked away, his eyshes casting a shadow on his face. ¡°Barely.¡± Xing Shu rolled her eyes and walked towards the living room with her walking stick. She closed the door behind her. Feng Jian and Liu Chun were getting impatient waiting outside. Just as they were about to continue banging, the door opened. Xing Shu was not expecting them. She raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled. ¡°Come in. Make yourselffortable. Don¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± Liu Chun had nned on vituperation, but when she saw Xing Shu¡¯s smiling face, she felt it would be useless. Then, she saw that Xing Shu¡¯s ce was so small. Compared to her vi, it could only be described as a slum. Feng Jian¡ª who was beside her¡ªcould not control her expression. She looked at Xing Shu with hatred. Xing Shu walked to the couch unhurriedly and put down her walking stick. ¡°Come in. Don¡¯t stand at the door.¡± Steam came out of Feng Jian¡¯s ears. ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t be too smug!¡± Xing Shu nced at the coffee table. The water she had poured for Cheng Lang had already turned cold. She picked it up and took a sip. ¡°I¡¯ll only ask you a few questions. After I¡¯m done, you can officially apologize.¡± She put down the cup and found afortable position to look at Feng Jian and Liu Chun. ¡°Which one of you is the main perpetrator and which one is the aplice?¡± Feng Jian slowly clenched her fists by her side. She wished she could take the fruit knife on the table and cut Xing Shu¡¯s face! This b*tch! The more nonchnt she was, the more ufortable Feng Jian felt. Seeing that Xing Shu¡¯s feet were covered in thick bandages, she went forward and wanted to step on Xing Shu¡¯s feet. Xing Shu dodged quickly. She retracted her leg and sshed the water. Feng Jian¡¯s hair instantly became wet as she screamed and pounced on Xing Shu.. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: I’ll Wait for You Chapter 90: I¡¯ll Wait for You Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Feng Jian had just pounced over when Liu Chun stopped her. Liu Chun grabbed her arm impatiently. ¡°Cousin-inw told us to apologize. If you don¡¯t do as he says, he¡¯ll throw me back in the police station. Feng Jian, I don¡¯t care what grudge you have with Xing Shu, but you have to cooperate with me to end this matter. Otherwise, I won¡¯t let you off.¡± Compared to Feng Jian, Liu Chun was more rational. She looked at Xing Shu with deep disdain in her eyes. After this matter was over, she could take revenge on Xing Shu however she wanted. But, she could not be willful now¡ª Nie Heng would not allow others to disobey him. Liu Chun took a deep breath and looked at Xing Shu. ¡°I¡¯m not familiar with you. It was Feng Jian who hated you, so I gave that hooligan a million yuan to give you the works. Unfortunately, he was an imbecile and let you escape.¡± Liu Chun had seen Xing Shu before, but only from afar. Now that she was up close, she saw how stunning her face was. No wonder Feng Jian wanted to disfigure her. Xing Shu sneered and put down the empty cup. ¡°Why does Feng Jian hate me?¡± Whether it was in thepany or now, Feng Jian¡¯s hatred was too obvious, but she had never interacted with her. Liu Chun snorted and looked at Xing Shu with even more disdain. ¡°Everyone in our chat group hates you. We know all the evil things you¡¯ve done since you were young. It¡¯s not enough that you have Cheng Xingyang. You even seduced another man. Not only that, but you also deliberately seduced Cheng Lang. Feng Jian has a crush on Cheng Lang for a long time. Don¡¯t you think she should hate you?¡± So it was because of Cheng Lang¡­ Xing Shu raised her eyebrows and caught another key point¡ªchat group. She had heard from Jiang Yao that the socialites in the Beijing social circle had many cliques and chat groups. Whichever chat group Xing Linlin was in, everyone in there could not stand Xing Shu. This was all due to Xing Linlin¡¯s perpetual faux naif persona and smearing of Xing Shu¡¯s reputation. Xing Shu found it funny, but it was not a nder really¡ªshe had indeed seduced Cheng Lang. She looked at Feng Jian. Feng Jian¡¯s eyes were still filled with hatred, and wanted to kill her. The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°So you came to Cheng Corporation Group for President Cheng. Congrattions, you¡¯ve been fired from the M&A Department.¡± Feng Jian said in disbelief. ¡°What? Say that again?¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°You¡¯re fired. You endangered your superior for personal matters. Isn¡¯t this reason enough to fire you?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s tone was indifferent. Seeing Feng Jian¡¯s face turn red from anger, she felt much better. Feng Jian was indignant. ¡°You want to fire me? Does President Cheng know that you¡¯re abusing your power?¡± Xing Shu nced in the direction of the bedroom. He did not knowpreviously, but he should know now? Cheng Lang heard themotion from the bedroom. He was about to leave when his cell phone rang. It was Jin Mo. ¡°Cheng Lang, Jin Yue ising back tonight. We¡¯re going to kill the fatted calf. Are youing?¡± Sunset Bar was the favorite ce of the rich in Beijing. It was very private, and the clientele was very privileged. Most of the social gatherings in the Beijing social circle were held here. Jin MO nced at his sister¡ªJin Yue¡ªwho was sitting opposite him. She looked calm, but she was in fact so nervous that her body was stiff. He chuckled and shook his head. It was true that it was hard to cage a girl who hase of age. Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Some other time. I¡¯m busy.¡± Jin MO had turned on the speakerphone, so Jin Yue heard what he said. She could not help but interrupt, ¡°I only have a few days off before I have to return. Cheng Lang, we haven¡¯t seen each other in a long time.¡± Everyone in Beijing knew that Jin Yue and Cheng Lang had almost gotten engaged. It was just that Jin Yue¡¯s pride was too strong at that time, and she was afraid that Cheng Lang would reject her, so she rejected the engagement first. Now, she regretted it very much. If she had agreed back then, Cheng Lang might have agreed to this marriage on ount of Old Master Cheng. She lowered her head and touched the Buddhist bracelet on her wrist¡ªit was cold. At the thought of a simr bracelet on his wrist, her heart instantly softened. ¡°If you really can¡¯t leave, I can look for you.¡± It would be too hurtful for Cheng Lang to refuse Jin Yue¡¯s fervent amodation. He frowned and agreed¡ªon ount of Jin Mo. ¡°Tomorrow night.¡± Jin Yue heaved a sigh of relief and felt a sense of sweetness. She said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± After ending the call, Jin MO looked at Jin Yue with a smile.. ¡°Since you¡¯re going to speak, why don¡¯t you call him yourself? Why do you have to go through me?¡± Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Seductive Chapter 91: Seductive Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Jin Yue red at him angrily. ¡°Brother, stop teasing me.¡± There were other people sitting around them, who were different from Jin Yue¡¯s circle. The circle of the rich and powerful was also divided into different ranks. Illegitimate children and the coteral descendants of somerge families could not easilye into contact with the people here unless they were introduced by others. Jin Yue and Jin MO were in the epicenter of the rich and powerful, so the people sitting around them were also in the same circle. Everyone had heard of Jin Yue and Cheng Lang¡¯s past. They could not help but tease, ¡°Cheng Lang rarely attends gatherings. We can¡¯t even get his private phone number. Only you¡ªJin Yue¡ªcouldmand this much respect.¡± Someone shook his head. ¡°Speaking of calling, I remembered something. At thest overseas auction, I waspleting the paperwork backstage and saw Cheng Lang. I wanted to go over and greet him, but he didn¡¯t even look at me. He¡¯s too aloof. He¡¯s simply an emotionless machine. Just talking to him can cause frostbite.¡¯ Someone looked at Jin Yue¡¯s wrist. ¡°Jin Yue, don¡¯t tell me this Buddhist bracelet is a couple¡¯s design with Cheng Lang?¡± The ck Buddhist bracelet was a trademark of Cheng Lang. Since Jin Yue also had a simr bracelet on her wrist, their rtionship was indeed extraordinary. No matter how gracious Jin Yue was, she could not help but blush. ¡°Cheng Lang is not so scary. He just doesn¡¯t like to talk. He¡¯s very gentle in private.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just gentle with you. After all, you¡¯re the object of his desire!¡± Everyone teased with a smile, adding that they would drink to their hearts¡¯ content at Jin Yue and Cheng Lang¡¯s wedding banquet. Jin Yue was over the moon and could not help but drink more. Jin MO sat beside her, his slender fingers holding the wine ss and swirling it gently. He did not mention anything about Xing Shu, and Jin Yue did not know about Xing Shu and Cheng Lang. His lips curled up. This was drama ain. Jin MO knew Jin Yue very well. She was in the epicenter of this circle and had been doted on since she was young. In addition, she was very outstanding and was an overachiever. Such a person would definitely not ept failure. Jin MO was from Beijing University and had long heard of Xing Shu¡ªshe was beautiful andpetent. If not for the Xing family¡¯s restrictions, she would have been able to aplish even more. Jin MO knew very well that Xing Shu was not inferior to Jin Yue. Xing Shu had lived in a welfare home for the first 10 years of her life and spent her days in hunger. Jin Yue was born with a silver spoon and had been nurtured by top teachers since she was young. From the moment she could speak, she had been immersed in differentnguages. The money that the Jin family had spent on Jin Yue was innumerable. Jin Yue was who she was now because she was a child of the Jin family and stood on the shoulders of giants. Xing Shu got to where she was now because she was Xing Shu. There was no need for any preconditions. Jin MO put down the wine ss, his eyes deep and shallow. Realizing that Jin MO was distracted, Jin Yue teased him with a smile, ¡°Brother, haven¡¯t you thought of finding me a sister-inw all these years? Look, Nie Heng already has a fianc¨¦e. Other people change their female partners as quickly as they change their clothes. Cheng Lang has me by his side, but you don¡¯t have any women around you. Do you want to spend the rest of your life alone?¡± The words ¡°Cheng Lang has me by his side¡± were so certain. Jin MO smiled and said meaningfully, ¡°I haven¡¯t found anyone I like yet.¡± Not only was Jin MO in the epicenter of power, but he was also in the entertainment industry. Those in the entertainment industry were more adept at having fun. As the most talented screenwriter, Jin Mo¡¯s scripts had propelled many people to fame. Many female celebrities wanted to bed him, but he never gave anyone a chance. Jin Yue said, ¡°Brother, I¡¯ll keep an eye out for you.¡± A face appeared in Jin Mo¡¯s mind, and the corners of his mouth curled up. ¡°Must be beautiful. Jin Yue thought that she had misheard at first. When she came to her senses, she found it funny. ¡°You¡¯ve seen a lot of beautiful women in the entertainment industry, right? Those female celebrities are all gorgeous, but I don¡¯t see you falling for them.¡± The requirement of being beautiful was too general. ¡°Beautiful and seductive,¡± Jin MO added before closing his eyes. His temperament was gentle, unlike Cheng Lang¡¯s. Cheng Lang was otherworldly, while Jin MO was the boy-next-door, making people feel at ease. ¡°Alright, Brother, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll help you find one,¡± Jin Yue said perfunctorily. She did not think that Jin MO was serious. Jin MO did not attend the weing party after that. He felt out of ce.. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Are You Ready to Apologize Now? Chapter 92: Are You Ready to Apologize Now? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios After Cheng Lang ended the call, he heard someone knocking on the bedroom door. It was Feng Jian. Feng Jian and Liu Chun had heard the ringing of a cell phone and a man¡¯s voice emanating from the bedroom. Although it was not loud, it was still audible. Feng Jian even found the voice to be very familiar. Feng Jian knocked on the door and ignored Xing Shu in the living room. She wished she could announce loudly that there was a man in Xing Shu¡¯s bedroom. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯re really shameless. You brought a man home even though you are still injured. Does Cheng Xingyang know about this?¡± Xing Shu sat on the couch with a faint smile. She thought that if Cheng Lang were toe out now, Feng Jian would be so shocked beyond words. Feng Jian¡¯s expression was vicious. She had Cheng Xingyang¡¯s contact number, so she might as well call him over and catch her in the act. She decisively whipped out her cell phone and called Cheng Xingyang. Cheng Xingyang picked up the phone very quickly. He was at the vi in the suburbs; and had just finished exercising in bed with Xing Linlin in a bid to calm her down. Xing Linlin was lying in Cheng Xingyang¡¯s arms, but she could not give up on the idea of contacting Cheng Lang. She had to find a chance to talk to Cheng Lang. When Cheng Xingyang¡¯s cell phone rang, Xing Linlin saw the familiar cell phone number belonged to Feng Jian. Cheng Xingyang knew that Feng Jian worked in the M&A Department; Xing Linlin had informed him previously. But he did not expect Feng Jian to call him. Cheng Xingyang picked up the phone and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Feng Jian looked at Xing Shu smugly and raised his voice. ¡°Director Cheng, I¡¯m at Xing Shu¡¯s ce. Are you the man in her bedroom?¡± Cheng Xingyang tightened his grip on his cell phone. ¡°What man?¡± Feng Jian replied, ¡°There¡¯s a man in Xing Shu¡¯s bedroom, but the bedroom door was closed. I thought it was you. But if it wasn¡¯t you, who could it be? Aren¡¯t you and Xing Shu engaged? Don¡¯t tell me she brought another man home?¡± Cheng Xingyang gritted his teeth in hatred. ¡°That slut, Xing Shu, has nothing to do with me. Don¡¯t call me about her matters in the future! It¡¯s her own business if she fools around with a hundred men!¡± He hung up the phone curtly. He was so angry that his chest kept heaving. Xing Linliny beside him and heard the conversation clearly. She was overjoyed and thought that Feng Jian was really useful. Xing Linlin said, ¡°Xingyang, do you want to go take a look? Feng Jian is right. Xing Shu is your fianc¨¦e after all. She¡¯s been in the police station for the past two days and brought a man home. If the Cheng family finds out¡­¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s chest hurt even more. He was so angry that his face turned pale. He started to get up and put on his clothes. Anger swept through his entire body. He did not know how Xing Shu had be like this. She was so wanton; no different from a prostitute! However, he was unwilling to break off the engagement just like that! Cheng Xingyang gritted his teeth. The taste of blood spread in his mouth, and his breath was hot. After putting on his clothes, he asked Xing Linlin, ¡°Linlin, you don¡¯t me me for not annulling my engagement with Xing Shu?¡± Xing Linlin hugged his waist docilely. ¡°I¡¯ll support whatever decision you make. Xingyang, you¡¯re the only man in my life.¡± She was taking a dig at Xing Shu by saying this under such circumstances. Cheng Xingyang felt warm and angry at the same time. In the end, he pinned Xing Linlin back onto the bed. ¡°Linlin, you¡¯re the best. That slut, Xing Shu can¡¯t even hold a candle to you.¡± He felt better. He was the one who dumped Xing Shu because she was slutty. It was not that Xing Shu dumped him. He did not annul the engagement because he wanted to teach Xing Shu a lesson. He wanted her to be bogged down by this engagement so that other men would not dare to marry her. This was the price of betraying him. After Feng Jian ended the call, she looked at Xing Shu smugly, wanting to see the panic on Xing Shu¡¯s face. However, Xing Shu sat on the couch, maintaining herposure all the while. Seeing that Feng Jian had ended the call, Xing Shu even raised her eyebrows and asked, ¡°Are you ready to apologize now?¡± Feng Jian¡¯s face stiffened, and his fingers trembled in anger. Xing Shu¡ªthis shameless woman¡ªwas so calm after being caught cheating! Liu Chun¡ªwho was beside her¡ªfelt that she could not take it anymore. She felt that it was very dirty everywhere. What Xing Linlin said was true. Xing Shu was a slut! Liu Chun took a deep breath and wanted to end this matter quickly and leave. Hence, she said without hesitation, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Xing Shu. I shouldn¡¯t have hired someone to give you the works. Please forgive me..¡± Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: A Woman ‘s Voice Chapter 93: A Woman ¡®s Voice Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Liu Chun had been holding it in from the beginning. After apologizing, she waited for Xing Shu¡¯s reply. Xing Shu looked at Feng Jian and raised her eyebrows. ¡°You?¡± Feng Jian¡¯s face turned pale and she could not say a word. Not only did Xing Shu want to fire her, but she also wanted her to apologize. In her dreams! Feng Jian blustered, ¡°Go to h*ll! Xing Shu, I won¡¯t let you off!¡± Feng Jian turned on her heels and left, leaving Liu Chun with a long face. She looked at Xing Shu. ¡°I¡¯ve already apologized. It¡¯s Feng Jian¡¯s business if she doesn¡¯t want to apologize. Can I leave now?¡± After she leaves, she would call her cousin-inw and sav that she had already apologized. Then she would be free to deal with Xing Shu, without interference from her cousin-inw. She would definitely not let Xing Shu off daring to embarrass her like this! Xing Shu stood up and picked up the walking stick beside her. ¡°Nie Heng should have said that he wanted you and Feng Jian to apologize to me together. Since Feng Jian has left, today¡¯s apology doesn¡¯t count. Find another time and invite her over.¡± Liu Chun widened her eyes in disbelief. She felt that she had been tricked. ¡°Xing Shu, I¡¯m willing to stand here because of my cousin-inw. Who do you think you are? If not for my cousin-inw, you wouldn¡¯t even have the right to talk to me with your status!¡± Liu Chun was so angry that her face turned red. She could only stare at Xing Shu indignantly due to Nie Heng¡¯s warning. Xing Shu had already walked to the bedroom door. She was about to open the door when she saw that the door was pushed open a crack; Cheng Lang was about toe out. She quickly pushed him in. Outside the room, Liu Chun saw the shadow of a man through the crack in the door. Xing Shu moved too quickly for Liu Chun to see his face clearly. But she felt that he had an aura of elegance. Xing Shu stood in the bedroom and closed the door behind her. When she saw Cheng Lang being pushed onto the bed by her, sheughed with mirth. ¡°Young Uncle, if you go out now, the entire city will know about us in less than an hour.¡± Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Are you afraid?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s emotions were a littleplicated. She could not fathom Cheng Lang at all. He did not seem to care if their rtionship was exposed. If it was exposed, not only rumors abound, but Old Master Cheng would probably also be alerted. Cheng Lang would not be affected much. It would be dismissed as a man¡¯s affair at most. But what about her? It would be a piece of cake to kill her. Xing Shu lowered her eyshes and slowly clenched her fists behind her back. ¡°Not yet anyway.¡± Her voice became hoarse as she avoided Cheng Lang¡¯s probing gaze. Liu Chun¡ªwho was outside the door¡ªcould not sense the undercurrent in the bedroom at all. She was left hanging there. After waiting for a while and seeing that Xing Shu did note out, she left in resentment. When she reached downstairs, she could not help but call Feng Jian who did not pick up. She was furious. If Feng Jian had not left suddenly, this matter would have been resolved! She got hot under the cor and blocked Feng Jian¡¯s contact information, swearing to cut off ties with her. As for Nie Heng, she would let him know that Feng Jian was unwilling to cooperate. If Xing Shu dared toin to him, she would tell Liu Xiangru about it. If Liu Xiangru made a move, Xing Shu would be dead meat. Liu Chun felt much more rxed after she sorted things out in her head. She sneered and left in the car. Upstairs, Xing Shu walked over to Cheng Lang and patted him over. ¡°Young Uncle, where¡¯s your cell phone? Let me make a call.¡± Cheng Lang would never let anyone have such a personal item like a cell phone. However, he melted and tacitly agreed at the sight of Xing Shu¡¯s softened tone and puppy-dog eyes. Xing Shu took the cell phone¡ªgrabbed Cheng Lang¡¯s finger¡ªand used it to unlock the fingerprint lock. Then, she found Nie Heng¡¯s phone number and called him. It was already 8 p.m.. Nie Heng was at Sunset Bar in attendance of Jin Yue¡¯s weing party, but he did not like such gatherings. So, he found a corner to sit down after some greetings. He raised his eyebrows when he saw Cheng Lang calling. Jin Yue¡ªwho was beside him¡ªalso saw the caller ID. Thinking that Cheng Lang wasing over, a smile shed across her eyes. ¡°Is Cheng Langing over?¡± Nie Heng shook his head. ¡°Cheng Lang, what¡¯s up?¡± However, it was not Cheng Lang¡¯s voice. Instead, it was a woman¡¯s voice. ¡°President Nie.¡± Nie Heng was stunned. He turned off the speakerphone reflexively. Xing Shu actually dared to use Cheng Langs cell phone to call him? Cheng Lang was a very particr person in all aspects. He hated it when others touched his personal belongings.. He actually indulged Xing Shu to this extent? Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Stop Scaring Her Chapter 94: Stop Scaring Her Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios But Nie Heng was a step toote. Jin Yue heard Xing Shu¡¯s voice. She frowned, wondering if she had misheard. The caller ID on Nie Hengs phone screen was indeed Cheng Langs name, but the voice emanating from the cell phone was actually a woman¡¯s? Nie Heng even tried to cover it up by turning off the speakerphone, which made her even more suspicious. Jin Yue¡¯s face fell. She held her wine ss and did not say anything. She just stared at Nie Heng, who said calmly, ¡°What is it?¡± Xing Shu smiled. ¡°President Nie¡¯s promise to me¡­ You won¡¯t go back on your word, right?¡± Nie Heng frowned. He had no inkling what Xing Shu was referring to. Xing Shu added, ¡°Liu Chun and Feng Jian came and left, after taunting me.¡± Nie Heng sneered. He could not figure out if Cheng Lang was by Xing Shu¡¯s side or not. He still had to show respect to his buddy; and should not rock the boat with him by mocking Xing Shu. With Jin Yue beside him now, he could notin to Cheng Lang for spoiling Xing Shu either. Nie Heng was so aggrieved that his face turned green. ¡°After taunting you, did they apologize?¡± ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m not satisfied at all. President Nie, you know that I was almost disfigured this time. My feet are injured too. Young Uncle¡¯s heart aches so much.¡± Xing Shu smiled slyly. See ifshe would drive Nie Heng to an early grave! As expected, Nie Heng was infuriated by Xing Shu¡¯s pretentious tone. He got up from the couch and said, ¡°What exactly do you want?¡± As he spoke, he walked towards the door and lowered his voice. ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t think that just because Cheng Lang dotes on you now, you can court death. Leave yourself a way out. Cheng Lang will get tired of you sooner orter. Do you want to burn all bridges?¡± Especially since Xing Shu dared to offend him. How dare she! Xing Shu asked, ¡°President Nie, didn¡¯t you promise me in front of Young Uncle? Why are you going back on your word now?¡± Nie Heng had already walked out of the private room. The surroundings were quieter, and his voice was clearer. He lit a cigarette and suddenly smiled. ¡°Is Cheng Lang with you?¡± Xing Shu turned around and nudged Cheng Lang¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Young Uncle, say something?¡± Cheng Lang knew that Xing Shu did it on purpose. But he also liked Xing Shu with the devil on her shoulder¡ªshe was especially vivacious. Xing Shu licked her lips and stared straight at Cheng Lang. ¡°Young Uncle?¡± Her voice rose at the end with deliberate seduction. Cheng Lang¡¯s breathing instantly became heavier. He grabbed the back of Xing Shu¡¯s head¡ªpressed her against him¡ªand kissed her, repeatedly grinding her alluring lips. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Xing Shu wanted to dodge, but Cheng Lang¡¯s palm tightly held her in ce. She went with the flow and rxed her body, letting out moans. The call was still live. Nie Heng held a cigarette between his fingers. He was about to take a puff when he heard a suppressed moan from the other end of the line. His fingers paused, and he suspected that he was having auditory hallucinations. He nced at his cell phone. Who else could make Xing Shu emit such a sound other than Cheng Lang? His buddy¡­ the one who kept a wide berth of women, actually¡­ Nie Heng was unable to ept it for a moment. He took a deep breath and could not help but st angrily, ¡°Cheng Lang, are you just going to let her seduce you?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s lips were finally released. She panted heavily and felt aggrieved. She was not the one who seduced Cheng Lang; Cheng Lang was the one who made the first move to kiss her. Cheng Lang¡¯s fingertips brushed past Xing Shu¡¯s face and he retrieved the cell phone. He was about to speak when Xing Shu enveloped his lips again. When the long kiss ended and Nie Heng was still on the line, Xing Shu could not help but ask, ¡°President Nie, aren¡¯t you going to hang up?¡± Nie Heng was already smoking his third cigarette. He snorted coldly. ¡°I wanted to see how shameless you are.¡± The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s mouth twitched with mirth. Was she ruining Cheng Langs image? She picked up the cell phone and cleared her throat. ¡°I don¡¯t have the hobby of performing on the phone. President Nie, you should think about how to fulfill your promise.¡± Nie Heng¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°Xing Shu, no one dares to threaten me like this.¡± He then heard Cheng Lang¡¯s voice. ¡°Nie Heng, stop scaring her all the time.¡± Nie Heng was stunned. He instinctively held in his menace, but felt frustrated at the same time. ¡°Come on, how have I scared her? She¡¯s very brazen.¡± Xing Shu was a little confused. She could not help but look at Cheng Lang owing to his sudden interjection. His eyes were deep. He had just uttered such delphic words, yet his expression remained unchanged at all.. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: What Did This Mean? Chapter 95: What Did This Mean? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu¡¯s heart skipped a beat and she quickly looked away. Nie Heng¡¯s voice continued, but Xing Shu could not hear what he was saying. He was probably asking Liu Chun and Feng Jian to apologize again. Then, the call was hung up, and the entire room fell silent. The cell phone was inexplicably hot in her palm. Xing Shu¡¯s heart was in turmoil, but Cheng Lang stood up calmly. ¡°There¡¯s an overseas video conference at 10 p.m..¡± He retrieved his cell phone. His fingertips were cold, extinguishing the warmth in Xing Shu¡¯s heart. Cheng Lang was always so at ease. One second, he wanted it very much; but the next second, it did not matter. It was as if as long as he wanted to leave, he could leave easily. Xing Shu lowered her eyes. When she looked up again, there was a smile on her face. ¡°President Cheng, you don¡¯t have any objections to me firing Feng Jian, right?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Let the HR Department know the reason for dismissal.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll let them know.¡± She walked to the living room with Cheng Lang. There was already someone waiting in the living room¡ªJian Yaochuan. Jian Yaochuan was holding a brand new suit in his hand. When he saw theme out together, he hurriedly looked away. Cheng Lang took the suit and went to the bedroom to change. Xing Shu stood at the side and did not know what to say. It was only when the two of them were about to leave that she managed to utter, ¡°President Cheng, take care.¡± She followed Cheng Lang to the door with her walking stick and saw that he was wearing his Bluetooth earpiece and seemed to be preparing for a meeting. She thought that she should be content¡ªhe took time out of his busy schedule to entertain her. Xing Shu was stunned. What did this mean? Did she have feelings for him? No, she must not. She could not put herself in such a lowly position. Xing Shu lowered her eyes. She sent the email to the HR department. It was already veryte, but the HR department replied very quickly and agreed to her request. Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief. She rested at home for two days and only drove to thepany when her walking was no longer affected. Just as the car stopped downstairs, a car behind her suddenly sped towards her. Xing Shu frowned and quickly turned the steering wheel. The car drove past her car and hit a building at the side. This building was the trademark building of Cheng Corporation Group; designed by an Italian designer and cost a million yuan. Xing Shu pushed open the car door and got out. She saw Feng Jian getting out of the car. Feng Jian¡¯s head was dizzy from the collision, and there was blood on her forehead. Xing Shu found it funny. How did FengJian get tricked by Xing Linlin again? This was the second time she had been used by her. Feng Jian bellowed, ¡°Xing Shu, you dare to fire me?¡± Xing Shu did not want to answer this stupid question. She was the Director. What was wrong with firing an employee who wanted to harm her? Such a vicious employee had no ce in Cheng Corporation Group. Although Feng Jian was not directly involved in Xing Shu¡¯s attack, she was the mastermind. Now, she was going to assault her again. The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s lips curled up. She called the police without hesitation. ¡°Talk to the police. This is attempted murder.¡± Feng Jian panicked and ran over. She wanted to p Xing Shu, but was stopped by Xing Shu midair. Xing Shu pushed her and she hit the car beside her. Bam! Feng Jian¡¯s face contorted in pain. Then, she gritted her teeth¡ªtook out a dagger from her bag¡ªand stabbed Xing Shu. Xing Shu dodged to the side and grabbed Feng Jian¡¯s wrist firmly. ¡°Are you crazy? Feng Jian sneered. She wished she could drink Xing Shu¡¯s blood! ¡°Xing Shu, the man hiding in the bedroom that day was Cheng Lang, right? Xing Linlin has already told me. You b*tch, how dare you! I¡¯m going to kill you today! Only by killing you will I vent my anger!¡± Feng Jian had gone mad. She did not know that Xing Shu was trained in martial arts! Xing Shu felt that Xing Linlin was quite smart. In order to instigate Feng Jian to deal with her, Xing Linlin¡¯s wild guess turned out to be inadvertently true. The man in the bedroom that day was indeed Cheng Lang. Xing Shu smiled and looked at Feng Jian¡¯s distorted face. She said softly, ¡°Since you know that the person in the bedroom that day was Cheng Lang, you should know that I fired you with Cheng Lang¡¯s permission. Moreover, I don¡¯t have to repeat how hysterical you were that day, right? Do you think Cheng Lang will fall for a crazy woman?¡± Xing Shu wanted to hit Feng Jian where it hurt the most and specially poked that spot. Thest trace of color on Feng Jian¡¯s face disappeared, and she stood rooted to the ground.. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Enjoyed Bedding Chapter 96: Enjoyed Bedding Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Lang gave his permission to fire her? Cheng Lang actually hid in a woman¡¯s bedroom. How was that possible? He was so unattainable. Feng Jian¡¯s eyes instantly turned red. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll tell Cheng Xingyang about this? You dare to seduce his Young Uncle? You¡¯re really bonkers. How could Cheng Lang like you? You¡¯re so dirty¡­¡± Xing Shu raised her eyebrows and slowly let go of Feng Jian¡¯s hand. ¡°But the truth is, Cheng Lang enjoyed bedding me.¡± Every word pierced Feng Jian¡¯s heart like a knife. Feng Jian still had not recovered from her shock by the time she was taken into custody by the police. She was utterly devastated and suffered aplete mental breakdown. When the police handcuffed Feng Jian¡¯s wrist, they heard her mutter softly, ¡°Impossible¡­ Impossible¡­ Why would he like you¡­ Why would he touch you¡­ When Feng Jian was brought into the police car by the police, she suddenly went berserk and tried to break free. ¡°Xing Shu! Don¡¯t be smug! Wait and see! Do you think Cheng Lang will like you? You¡¯re just a pastime for him. He¡¯ll dump you sooner orter! Hahaha, what I am today is what you are tomorrow! Hahaha!¡± Her hoarse voice made one¡¯s hair stand on end. Xing Shu stood rooted to the ground. No wonder FengJian was so easily tricked by Xing Linlin. Her infatuation with Cheng Lang had reached the point of deviation; any sentence could stir up the darkness in her heart. Xing Shu felt terrible after the momentary reprieve of pleasure. Yes, FengJian¡¯s oue was a reminder to her. Look, this is what your future looks like. This is the result ofliking Cheng Lang. She took a deep breath and warned herself that she must not let herself get to this point. When Xing Shu entered the department, everyone looked over. Everyone knew that Feng Jian had been fired. However, no one knew about the scene downstairs. Xing Shu took the document and saw that it was a new project¡ªthe investment appraisal of Alpha Corporation. Xing Shu thought her eyes were ying tricks on her. After perusing the thick stack of documents, she confirmed that it was indeed Alpha Corporation. Although Cheng Corporation Group had long been diversified and had many businesses, this was the first time they had extended their interest to an intepany. She rubbed her eyebrows and felt that this decision might not havee from Cheng Lang. The directors were probably anxious to prove themselves for fear of being in Cheng Lang¡¯s crosshairs due to the exposure of the R&D building incident. Xing Shu was summoned to go to the top floor for a meeting in the afternoon. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she heard people gossiping. ¡°The media seems to have captured Ms. Jin Yue, right? When did she return to the country?¡± ¡°Did you see the Buddhist bracelet on Jin Yue¡¯s wrist? It¡¯s exactly the same as the President¡¯s¡ªa couple¡¯s design.¡± ¡°I heard that the President went to Ms. Jin Yue¡¯s research institute personally. It seems like he wants to invest in the project that Miss Jin Yue is involved in.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect someone like the President to spend so much money on a woman.¡± ¡°It depends on which woman it is. Which part of Miss Jin Yue isn¡¯t outstanding? She and the President are childhood sweethearts.¡± The chin-wagging got increasingly louder, and the tone of their voices became increasingly excited. Cheng Lang had never been involved in any scandals, and he had been of few words in interviews with the financial newspapers. Many female celebrities in the entertainment industry wanted to get up close and personal with Cheng Lang, but had no way in at all. Their counterparts in the Beijing social circle fared the same and could not even get a contact number. The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s mouth slowly ttened at the gabfest. She rarely paid attention to entertainment news. However, she could not help but take a gander at the news on her cell phone¡ªthere was nothing about Cheng Lang on the news; only a side profile of Jin Yue. She was raising her hand to brush her hair behind her ear, revealing the Buddhist bracelet on her wrist. Xing Shu put away her cell phone and pursed her lips without batting an eyelid as she sat in her seat. Cheng Lang had yet to arrive, and the directors were talking much louder, especially Cheng Gang. Cheng Gang¡ªwho should have been dismissed¡ªhad returned while Cheng Lang was on a business trip. Among the directors were Cheng Lang¡¯s two brothers. Everyone pulled a long face, but Cheng Gang was thick-skinned enough to show the project in his hand on the big screen. ¡°Alpha has been established for many years. Yesterday, their President contacted me and asked if Cheng Corporation Group was willing to invest. I looked at the information and felt that this is a very promising project.¡± Cheng Gang was indeed thick-skinned. Even though he knew that everyone present pulled a long face and did not like his return, they could not say anything on ount of Old Master Cheng.. Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: The Nail That Sticks Up Most Gets Hammered Down Chapter 97: The Nail That Sticks Up Most Gets Hammered Down Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°The President of Alpha has known me for many years. I¡¯ve also promised my father that as long as the profits can be tripled this time, I¡¯ll be allowed to return to thepany. So, I hope everyone will work with me on this.¡± Cheng Gang¡¯s face was filled with determination as he gestured for everyone to look at the big screen. He then said a lot about Alpha Corporation, indicating this project was a done deal. Xing Shu sat calmly and suddenlyughed. Everyone was silent, so herughter was especially abrupt. Cheng Song was the first to speak. Cheng Song pushed his sses up the bridge of his nose and asked, ¡°Is there something you would like to share, Xing Shu?¡± Cheng Song was Old Master Cheng¡¯s eldest son and Cheng Lang¡¯s eldest brother. He was usually very refined¡ªdid not fight for anything¡ªand kept a low profile. However,pared to the ruthless Cheng Gang, Xing Shu felt that Cheng Song was even harder to deal with. She had been in Cheng Corporation Group for three years and had never heard any bad words about Cheng Song. Regardless of the situation, Cheng Song managed to y the role of a peacemaker, without offending either side. His performance was barely passable but nobody could find any fault with him. For example, everyone present more or less expressed their dissatisfaction with Cheng Gang. But Cheng Song¡¯s face was expressionless, as if he was listening to Cheng Gang seriously. Another instance is when he cast the spotlight on Xing Shu with a simple sentence and made her the nail¡ªthe nail that sticks up most gets hammered down. Xing Shu held her fountain pen and looked up to meet Cheng Song¡¯s gaze, which could be considered kind. However, Xing Shu had goosebumps. She shifted her gaze to Cheng Gang. Cheng Gang¡¯s anger was palpable, and his eyes looked threatening. Xing Shu had long offended Cheng Gang, so she did not care about being the nail. ¡°As an Intepany, Alpha fought with its rivalpany for a yearst year and ultimately failed. I checked the information back then and felt that thispany¡¯s failure was inevitable. There were longstanding problems with the management, and the problem hasn¡¯t been resolved yet. If we invest now, we might not be able to get back a single cent. Alpha Corporation will go bankrupt and restructure in less than two years.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s words were rather impolite. Cheng Gang¡¯s face instantly turned cial, and the muscles on his face twitched. It was obvious that he was furious. A few days ago, Chen Ru said that she wanted to annul the engagement between Cheng Xingyang and Xing Shu, and he was the one who stopped her. But, Xing Shu was not grateful and even dared to go against him in thepany. Cheng Gang narrowed his eyes. It seemed that if he did not get the position of Director back soon, there would be changes. ¡°Xing Shu, you said that Alpha Corporation will go bankrupt and restructure in less than two years. Do you have evidence? This is their financial report for the entire year. Even after a year of trade war, theirpany is still profitable.¡± Everyone was happy to pass the popcorn. No one spoke. Xing Shu stood up¡ªpicked up the remote control at the side¡ªand pointed the redser pointer at the big screen. ¡°The content here doesn¡¯t exin clearly. Alpha Corporation fell into a trade war because theirpany was sued for infringing on the privacy of users. The opposingpany merely exposed and condemned this behavior¡­ The reason why Alpha Corporationnded where they are now is nothing more than that there¡¯s a problem with theirpany¡¯s behavior and values. During their developmental stage, they aggressively oppressed other smallpanies and relied on theirrge number of users to giarize the ideas of many entrepreneurs. Therefore, theirpany¡¯s reputation is very bad, and their decisions this year are even more confusing. In my opinion, they signed their own death warrant.¡± Everyone in the conference room nodded. Just as Xing Shu was about to take her seat, she heard Cheng Song say, ¡°Xing Shu is right. Cheng Lang justunched Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s management system not long ago. He values thepatibility between thepany and employees very much.¡± Xing Shu did not want to have anything to do with Cheng Song, but she had to admit that Cheng Song had said a lot. Cheng Lang indeed put a lot of stock on values. The leadership of Alpha Corporation hadunched a total of five projectsst year which led to intensepetition. Although this had trained theirpany¡¯s team, this kind of corporate culture of winners and losers was not good for thepany¡¯s development. Not only did Alpha Corporationpete maliciously within thepany, but it had alsomitted many suits of giarism outside of thepany. Thepany was fine for now because several members of the leadership had backers. However, the political and business worlds were vtile. Once their backers fell, countlesswsuits would await Alpha Corporation. Cheng Corporation Group would also be caught in the storm if they got involved with such apany.. Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Hard Time Explaining Chapter 98: Hard Time Exining Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu lowered her head and felt Cheng Gang¡¯s vicious gaze. The trauma that Cheng Gang had brought to her that night was still vivid in her mind. She probably should not have provoked him. But even if she did not do so, Cheng Gang would not let her off. Cheng Gang narrowed his eyes and shook the contents of the big screen. ¡°We are only interested in the profitability when investing in apany. As for other things, they¡¯re not within our consideration. These are the strategies regarding thepany¡¯s future given to me by the leadership of Alpha Corporation. Why don¡¯t all of you take a look before making a decision?¡± Xing Shu had thought that Alpha Corporation couldst two years at most. But after seeing this n, she felt that it would not take two years; it would be bankrupt and restructured in a year. Perhaps Cheng Gang wanted to use this project to make aeback, or perhaps he was good friends with the President of Alpha Corporation. In any case, he had overlooked many details and made irrational decisions. Xing Shu slowly put down her fountain pen. This n was beautifully written and carefully packaged. Cheng Gang polished it off with more oratory brilliance. In the end, he turned off the big screen. ¡°The reason why Alpha Corporation chose Cheng Corporation Group is because the President and I are friends in private. We can¡¯t miss this opportunity.¡± Xing Shu looked up. ¡°Two billion dor investment? Such a huge investment requires the approval of the President, right?¡± Ifhe invested without Cheng Langs permission, wouldn¡¯t that reduce Cheng Lang¡ªthe President¡ªto a showpiece? Cheng Gang choked at Xing Shu¡¯s words, but he could not say the words he had long thought of. He wanted to do the same as before and split up the investment into amounts that did not require Cheng Lang¡¯s approval. Otherwise, Cheng Lang would probably shoot this project down in mes when he saw that this proposal was Cheng Gang¡¯s idea. Seeing Cheng Gang¡¯s hesitation, Xing Shu could not help butugh. ¡°Director Cheng Gang, you want to go over the President¡¯s head to invest in such a huge project? It wasn¡¯t too long ago that the incident with the R&D building took ce, right? Several of you are on the President¡¯s radar. If you really do this, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll have a hard time exining to the President.¡± Cheng Gang took a deep breath, wishing he could kill Xing Shu. He gritted his teeth and looked at Cheng Song. ¡°Brother, this project is indeed worth investing in, but Cheng Lang probably won¡¯t look at this project when he sees my name. So this time, we have to do what we did before. The incident with the R&D building has already happened; we can¡¯t make up for it. But as long as the profits triple this time, we¡¯ll recover the loss from the R&D building. What do you think?¡± Xing Shu also looked at Cheng Song. If this person did not want to offend Cheng Gang, how would he answer? Cheng Song smiled and took off his sses. There were already wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. Although he had taken good care of himself, he was already 50 years old. Time had taken its toll. Cheng Song said, ¡°Xing Shu is right. If we really do this, it will be difficult to exin to Cheng Lang. Why don¡¯t we let Xing Shu test the water with Cheng Cheng Song¡¯s move killed two birds with one stone. Xing Shu was engaged to Cheng Xingyang after all. Sooner orter, she would stand on Cheng Gang¡¯s side. If she angered Cheng Lang, she would lose her position of Director. Then his son¡ªwho had just returned to the country¡ªcould take over. Once Cheng Lang found out that history was repeating with the incident with the R&D building again, he would definitely throw the book at Cheng Gang. As the one who had proposed this project, he would not be spared. Cheng Lang would not show any mercy, not even on ount of Old Master Cheng. Cheng Lang held more than 50% of the shares of Cheng Corporation Group and did not have to pay heed to anyone. However, Cheng Song had miscalcted something¡ªthe rtionship between Xing Shu and Cheng Lang. Xing Shu had long wanted to end the meeting. So after hearing Cheng Song¡¯s suggestion, she pretended to be put in a spot and said, ¡°President Cheng is in a meeting. I don¡¯t have his contact number, but I can try to send an email.¡± She deliberately said that she did not have Cheng Lang¡¯s contact number to prevent the crazy Feng Jian from revealing her rtionship with Cheng Lang. It would definitely arouse the suspicion of the Cheng family. Hence, she openly admitted that she did not have any privatemunication with Cheng Lang. Hopefully, it would give the Cheng family a heads-up. Cheng Gang was indignant, but grudgingly epted Cheng Song¡¯s suggestion. There was no point in arguing any further. He gave Xing Shu a look, indicating for her to stay behind. Xing Shuplied. Only Xing Shu and Cheng Gang remained in the conference room.. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Achieved His Goal? Chapter 99: Achieved His Goal? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Gang said, ¡°Xing Shu, has Xingyang talked to you about work recently?¡± He was reminding Xing Shu that she had usurped the position from Cheng Xingyang and would return it sooner orter. Xing Shu looked at Cheng Gang with mirth. ¡°Uncle Cheng, you should know your own son¡¯s temperament better than an outsider like me.¡± Cheng Xingyang was not cut out for business at all. Previously, he was able to be a director because Cheng Gang took advantage of Cheng Lang¡¯s absence in the country to promote him. Now that Cheng Lang had returned and started to clean up thepany, Cheng Xingyang was kicked out. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, Cheng Gang took a few steps forward and threatened in a low voice, ¡°Xing Shu, as long as you¡¯re still in the city, you won¡¯t be able to escape from me. You¡¯d do well to be sensible.¡± The smile on Xing Shu¡¯s lips froze. Cheng Gang thought that she was afraid and withdrew his gaze in satisfaction. ¡°I know how much you like Xingyang. You have always put Xingyang¡¯s welfare at heart. As long as you¡¯re obedient, I¡¯ll get Xingyang to treat you well. He¡¯s still young now. It¡¯s normal for him to be unsettled yet.¡± He was just short of telling Xing Shu that he would let Cheng Xingyang marry her after he was done fooling around. However, the premise was that Xing Shu must be of value to them. Xing Shu was so disgusted that she almost vomited. However, she could not fight Cheng Gang head-on now. If Cheng Gang was determined to mess with her, she was powerless to resist. Seeing that Xing Shu did not speak, Cheng Gang thought that he had achieved his goal. He took the opportunity to say, ¡°Can you get Cheng Lang to agree to this project?¡± After all, Xing Shu seemed to be in Cheng Lang¡¯s good books now. Xing Shu¡¯s eyes turned sharp. ¡°I¡¯ll try my best.¡± Satisfied with this answer, Cheng Gang left the conference room. After he left, Xing Shu knocked on the table with her finger. Ask Cheng Lang to agree to invest in Alpha Corporation? Cheng Gang had underestimated Cheng Lang. Although the data Cheng Gang produced today looked good, it could not withstand further investigation. Thatpany was profitable on the surface, but the liquidity was too low. Xing Shu walked out of the conference room and returned to her office. She thought for a long time before sending a full stop to Cheng Lang¡¯s email. It was not until after office hours that Cheng Lang replied¡ªa question mark. Xing Shu¡ªwho had been feeling low the entire day¡ªsuddenly felt better. She typed: ¡°Young Uncle will be on the business trip for how many days?¡± Cheng Lang did not reply. Xing Shu worked overtime at thepany until 9 p.m.. She emailed him the data on Alpha Corporation that she had sorted out. When she returned home and turned on herputer, Cheng Lang had replied. This time, there were two question marks. Xing Shu felt likeughing for some reason¡ªCheng Lang probably had nevermunicated with anyone like this in his life. Xing Shu: ¡°Cheng Gang wants to invest two billion yuan in Alpha Corporation. He asked me to convince you. Young Uncle, do you think Cheng Gang overestimated me or underestimated you?¡± ¡°No deal.¡± This time, Cheng Lang¡¯s reply was very fast and concise. Xing Shu licked her lips and could not help but send a message: ¡°It seems that I¡¯m still not there yet. I failed to befuddle Young Uncle¡¯s mind with lust.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s palms were covered in sweat after sending this email. This sentence was a tant flirtation. Her heart was sour and sweet, terrified and expectant, but Cheng Lang did not reply. It was not until midnight when Xing Shu had finished her work¡ªtook a shower¡ªand was about to turn off herputer and go to bed that she realized that there was a new email. It was from Cheng Lang. The content was a phone number. This should be Cheng Lang¡¯s private contact number. Xing Shu saved this number and looked at the time. Then, she sent a message: ¡°Is Young Uncle away for a long time? Otherwise, Cheng Gang wouldn¡¯t have dared to return to thepany.¡± After all, Cheng Gang had just been dismissed and yet returned openly. He must have figured out that Cheng Lang would not be back for a while. Cheng Lang looked at the documents piled up beside him and his cell phone vibrated. There were a few middle-aged men in suits sitting opposite him,municating with Jin Yue in English. Jin Yue had a confident smile on her face as she answered the questions and observed Cheng Lang. After the few of them had left, she stood up and poured a cup of coffee for Cheng Lang. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to invest in my mentor¡¯s student. Cheng Lang, are you doing this because of me?¡± Her mentor was a big shot in the industry. Since Cheng Lang wanted to invest in her mentor¡¯s student, she would naturally be the middleman. The item she said she wanted to give Cheng Lang thest time was a software developed by that student in school. She had mentioned it once during her previous trip back to China. Cheng Lang was interested in it, so the student asked her to send the information to Cheng Lang.. Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Add on WeChat Chapter 100: Add on WeChat Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios However, Jin Yue said that she wanted to hand it over to him personally. So, the matter was dyed until her mentor asked about it. Jin Yue then took the opportunity to go to the overseas research institute with Cheng Lang. She wanted to create an opportunity for the two of them to be alone. However, during the meeting earlier, Cheng Lang was quietly listening while replying to emails. Was it an email from thepany? She inexplicably thought of the face that shed across the camera when she had a video call with Cheng Langst time. Jin Yue had never been worried that Cheng Lang would be stolen. From the moment they each stood out in their respective fields, they had been treated as a couple by the two families. The reason why she worked so hard was because of Cheng Lang. She wanted to be a woman who could stand by his side. She had been secretly eliminating those women back in China who overestimated themselves and wanted to seduce Cheng Lang. How could those women¡ªwho only knew how to rely on men¡ªbe worthy of Cheng Lang? Jin Yue heard the vibration of Cheng Lang¡¯s cell phone and saw him pause in his typing before picking up his cell phone. Cheng Lang rarely used his cell phone. Other than making calls, cell phones were just paper weights to him. However, Jin Yue could clearly see that Cheng Lang was deep in thought as if he was thinking about how to reply to the other party. Jin Yue felt a little uneasy and could not help but ask, ¡°Is it about work? I thought you don¡¯t like to use your cell phone to deal with business?¡± Cheng Lang finally raised his head and looked at Jin Yue. This was the first time he had made eye contact with her after sitting here for so long tonight. However, Jin Yue did not find anything amiss, as this was in line with his personality. ¡°It¡¯s private.¡± Cheng Lang lowered his head and replied to Xing Shu: ¡°Will try to return as soon as possible.¡± After sending the message, he put down his phone and continued to look at the information. His cell phone rang again. It was from Xing Shu: ¡°I¡¯ve added you on WeChat. ept it.¡± Cheng Lang did not use WeChat at all. He had registered in the past, but WeChat business cards were overwhelming; too many people were adding him. He found it annoying and uninstalled it. He frowned and hesitated for a moment, before downloading WeChat again. When Jin Yue saw Cheng Lang¡¯s behavior, her expression changed. Was Cheng Lang chatting with someone? Biting her lip, Jin Yue pushed the coffee over. ¡°Cheng Lang, my senior wants to meet you to discuss the investment.¡± She slowly clenched her fists by her side and took out her phone. ¡°Are you finally going to download WeChat? My brother and the others have beenining for a long time. They said that the only way to contact you is through the most archaic method of phone call. Why did you suddenly decide to download WeChat? In that case, let¡¯s add each other as friends. I want to be your first friend.¡± ¡°Jin Yue.¡± Cheng Lang lowered his head down as he logged into his WeChat ount. ¡°I¡¯m not used to using this, so there¡¯s no need to add me as a friend.¡± His tone was indifferent. As soon as he logged in, he saw Xing Shu¡¯s friend request. At the same time, there were arge number of pending friend requests as well¡ªincluding Nie Heng and Jin Mo¡¯s friend requests¡ªbut he ignored them. He directly skipped through these and found Xing Shu¡¯s friend request. He clicked ¡°ept¡±. Xing Shu did not expect Cheng Lang to agree so quickly. She wanted to chat a little more, but seeing that it was veryte, she sent a message on WeChat: ¡°Goodnight.¡± Cheng Lang did not reply. Instead, he looked at Xing Shu¡¯s profile picture, which was a white snowke. Jin Yue had been peeking from the side. Who was this profile picture? She thought about it for a long time; thought of all the women in the Beijing social circle. But she came up with nothing. Cheng Lang ced his cell phone on the table, and the Buddhist bracelet on his wrist knocked against the table, making a slight sound. The sound made Jin Yue¡¯s heart soften. She cleared her throat and said, ¡°Are we going to see my senior now? He¡¯s only been working on this software for less than half a year, but there are alreadypanies that estimate it to be worth a billion US dors. There are also severalpanies that are liaising with him¡­¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Jin Yue, I have my own ns.¡± Jin Yue melted every time she heard Cheng Lang call her name. She liked Cheng Lang too much and had liked him since she was young. Hence, nobody could stop her from marrying him. If other women dared to covet Cheng Lang, she would definitely make them wish they were never born. Jin Yue said, ¡°Cheng Lang, if you¡¯ve got nothing else today, do you want to take a tour of my research institute?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°No need. I¡¯ll be returning in two hours.¡± Jin Yue¡¯s face fell. Didn¡¯t he say that he would stay here for half a month? She suddenly thought of the WeChat profile picture. Perhaps Cheng Lang¡¯s change of heart had something to do with that person. Was the owner of the profile picture a man or a woman?Whether it was a man or a woman, it was enough to drive her green with envy.. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Give Her a Sum of Money Chapter 101: Give Her a Sum of Money Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios No matter how jealous she was, Jin Yue had to hide her emotions. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep an eye out for you. Senior trusts me very much because I had offered my advice when he first developed this software. He said that he¡¯s willing to wait for your offer.¡± Cheng Lang raised his hand and rubbed the space between his eyebrows. ¡°If otherpanies have the right price, let him know that he doesn¡¯t have to hold back for Cheng Corporation Group.¡± Jin Yue thought that she had misheard and reflexively countered, ¡°What?¡± Did Cheng Lang not like Senior¡¯s project? How was that possible?! There were so many venture capitalpanies on Wall Street who were eagerly waiting for this financing opportunity. It had risen to a value ofa billion US dors in less than half a year a top-notch achievement in any industry. Just then, the door of the conference room opened and Jian Yaochuan walked in. ¡°President Cheng, the tickets are confirmed.¡± Cheng Lang nodded and slowly stood up. ¡°There¡¯s one thing in the information that I¡¯m not very satisfied with he gave up control of hispany.¡± Jin Yue followed behind Cheng Lang. She did not understand. Was it not a good thing for her senior to give up control? This way as long as Cheng Corporation Group invested¡ªthey would be able to control thepany. The future development of thispany would then be dependent on Cheng Corporation Group. Why was Cheng Lang still not satisfied? ¡°Cheng Lang.¡± Jin Yue called out and tugged at Cheng Lang¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Senior and I are very close. Even if you don¡¯t n to invest, can you meet him? Perhaps you¡¯ll change your mind if he discusses his thoughts with you in person.¡± She really did not want to miss this opportunity to be closer to Cheng Lang. What she did not tell Cheng Lang was that she also had shares in thispany. As long as Cheng Corporation Group was willing to invest, her rtionship with him would be even closer. She wanted to secretlv infiltrate Cheng Lang¡¯s life. ¡°Cheng Lang, do it on my ount.¡± Jin Yue used her ace in the hole. It was impossible for Cheng Lang not to do her this favor. The source of Jin Yue¡¯s confidence¡ªthe fact that they grew up together, and the bromance between Cheng Lang and her brother. Sure enough, Cheng Lang looked at Jian Yaochuan and asked about his schedule for the next month. Jian Yaochuan dutifully checked his schedule. ¡°There¡¯s a meeting after our flightnds. Your schedule is packed until the beginning of next month.¡± Cheng Lang nodded and retracted his sleeve. ¡°I¡¯lle over on the third of next month.¡± Jin Yue smiled and said, ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll bring you to the research institute then. By the way, you¡¯ve downloaded WeChat again. Whether you want to use it or not, you should add me as a friend. My brother and the others will want to add you on WeChat too.¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°¡±1¡¯11 do it when I return home.¡± Jin Yue waspletely satisfied. ¡°Alright, you better leave first. Don¡¯t miss your flight.¡± She looked at Cheng Lang reluctantly, the adoration in her eyes almost overflowing. Jian Yaochuan lowered his eyes silently. It seemed that no matter how outstanding a person was, they would be a fool when they fell in love. He followed behind Cheng Lang and thought for a moment before he could not help but say, ¡°Miss Jin seems to have been waiting for you for the past few years.¡± However to Jian Yaochuan¡¯s surprise¡ªCheng Lang asked, ¡°Why was she waiting for me? I am not the only one who can help with the investment. Her brother Jin Mo¡ªcan also do it.¡± The corners of Jian Yaochuan¡¯s mouth twitched as he whispered, ¡°President, don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know that Miss Jin Yue likes you?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°I know, but she rejected the marriage proposal.¡± Jian Yaochuan thought: ¡°¡­ That might not be a rejection.¡± At the same time, he also understood that if Jin Yue had not rejected the marriage back then, President Cheng would have definitely agreed. He did not know what it was to like someone at all. But with the shackles of marriage, he would not have the current rtionship with Miss Xing Shu. Cheng Lang¡¯s world was very pure. He could not be like Cheng Xingyang who fooled around with other women when he already had a fianc¨¦e. With Cheng Lang, being engaged to him was a win because he would fulfill his responsibilities as a fianc¨¦ and husband. Jian Yaochuan had been by Cheng Lang¡¯s side for many years and had some understanding of his thoughts. However, he was a little uncertain about Cheng Lang¡¯s attitude towards Xing Shu. ¡°What about Miss Xing?¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°I¡¯ll give her a sum of money when it¡¯s over.¡± The sum of money he was talking about was definitely not a small sum. Jian Yaochuan did not know if he was relieved or not to know that Cheng Lang was indeed treating Miss Xing Shu as a mistress. He only hoped that Miss Xing Shu would not take it too hard. After all, Cheng Lang was really not a good person. When the nended, Cheng Lang went to Manor No. 1 to catch up on jetg. He had just woken up when he received a call from Old Master Cheng.. ¡°You were overseas with Jin Yue?¡± Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Maybe It’s a Side Account Chapter 102: Maybe It¡¯s a Side ount Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Yes.¡± Old Master Cheng said, ¡°In the blink of an eye, Jin Yue has grown up. Arrange for our two families to meet and discuss the engagement. Although thatss didn¡¯t say it explicitly, I know she¡¯s been waiting for you.¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°Father, I don¡¯t have any ns to get engaged for the time being.¡± Old Master Cheng had four sons and a daughter. Cheng Lang was the fifth child and there was a big age gap between him and his siblings. Old Master Cheng sighed. ¡°You¡¯re already 26 years old; time for you to settle down. There¡¯s only Jin Yue around you all these years. Don¡¯t you like her?¡± Cheng Lang did not answer. He did not know what it was to like someone. ¡°Cheng Lang, it doesn¡¯t matter who you marry. Jin Yue is very outstanding; only such a person is worthy of you. Besides, you don¡¯t dislike her, right? That¡¯s good enough. She¡¯s very suitable to be your wife,¡± Old Master Cheng advised earnestly. Cheng Lang flipped open the document beside him and pressed his fair fingers on the page. ¡°I¡¯ll think about it.¡± Old Master Cheng¡¯s furrowed brows rxed. ¡°Alright. By the way, the matter regarding your second brother¡­ give it some thought too.¡± ¡°Father, I don¡¯t wish for you to interfere in thepany¡¯s matters,¡± Cheng Lang said indifferently. Old Master Cheng¡¯s next words were stuck in his throat. Cheng Lang was innately predisposed to ack of emotions¡ªnot only restricted to romantic feelings, but also the same for his family. He was destined to be a brilliant strategist. He was also the only one who dared to speak to Old Master Cheng in this way. However, Old Master Cheng admired this aspect of Cheng Lang the most¡ªreminiscent of himself when he was young; a chip off the old block. Old Master Cheng said, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t interfere. You can do whatever you want. As long as your marriage with Jin Yue is confirmed, I can then rest easy.¡± After hanging up, Cheng Lang nced at his cell phone¡¯s WeChat. There was a row of friend requests. He frowned and rejected them¡ªwhich included requests from Nie Heng and Jin Mo¡ªone by one mercilessly. Nie Heng could not bear it and immediately called Cheng Lang. ¡°Jin Yue said that you¡¯ve downloaded WeChat again. Why did you reject my friend request?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°I don¡¯t chat.¡± Nie Heng paused andy down on the couch. ¡°Then who¡¯s the person with the snowke profile picture in your WeChat list? Isn¡¯t that your WeChat friend?¡± Cheng Lang asked, ¡°How did you know?¡± Nie Heng replied, ¡°I¡¯m not the only one who knows. Most people do¡ªJin Yue has been asking around in the group chat. So, this person is really your WeChat friend? You epted this person¡¯s request, but you rejected me?¡± Nie Heng had always been sharp when it came to gossip. He suddenly got up from the couch, and his breathing became a little irregr. ¡°Cheng Lang, don¡¯t tell me that person is Xing Shu. Cheng Lang had always been frank. He nodded. ¡°It¡¯s her.¡± Nie Heng was so angry that heughed. ¡°Cheng Lang, we¡¯ve been bros for so many years. Is this what a bro does?¡± Nie Heng took umbrage that Cheng Lang had such little regard for their bromance. Cheng Lang rejected his friend request, but epted Xing Shu¡¯s¡ªhis mistress? Cheng Lang had not thought much of this matter. But after hearing Nie Heng¡¯s words, he felt inexplicably ufortable. In his 26 years of life, this was the first time he had such a strange emotion. ¡°Cheng Lang, you¡¯re really something. I¡¯ll call Jin MO now and let him know this ugly side of you! I¡¯ll also mention the incident where I heard you smooching Xing Shu on the phone!¡± This was the first time Nie Heng had been so self-righteous in front of Cheng Lang. At the same time, he was really infuriated! He had never liked Xing Shu to begin with. Just what tricks did that vixen¡ªXing Shu¡ªy to make Cheng Lang do this for her? At the thought of this, Nie Heng tugged at his tie and dered, ¡°I¡¯ll give you three minutes to add me as a friend on WeChat.¡± Meanwhile, Jin Yue had already asked Jin MO about it. She was really worried nobody knew this profile picture despite her asking around everywhere. She had no choice but to ask her brother. Jin MO looked at Jin Yue¡¯s description of the profile picture and raised his eyebrows. He opened his friend list. Some time ago, he had added Xing Shu. This was her profile picture. Jin Yue sent a message: ¡°Brother, I saw Cheng Lang chatting with someone who had this profile picture, but he refused to add me as a friend on WeChat. Do you know who the owner of this profile picture is?¡± Jin MO smiled and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know. How would I know?¡± His eyes were filled with tenderness as he sent another message. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s Cheng Lang¡¯s WeChat side ount.¡± Jin Yue¡¯s eyes lit up. That¡¯s right. Why didn¡¯t I think of this possibility? That must be the case.. Otherwise, who would have made Cheng Lang ept the friend request on WeChat?! After all, Cheng Lang even refused to add my brother and Nie Heng as friends! Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Sent By Mistake Chapter 103: Sent By Mistake Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Jin Yue¡¯s mood instantly lifted, and she stopped texting Jin Mo. Meanwhile, Jin MO looked at the notification of Cheng Lang rejecting his friend request with mirth. He then sent another friend request. But this time¡­ he actually epted Jin MO raised his eyebrows. As for Cheng Lang, he felt inexplicably ufortable when he saw the additional people on his friend list. As a result no matter how many messages Nie Heng sent he did not reply. Just as he was about to put his cell phone aside, he saw a message from Xing Shu a voice message thatsted for 60 seconds! This had already crossed Cheng Lang¡¯s bottom line. He did not like garrulousness during meetings, let alone during chats. Without hesitation, heid his cell phone on the table¡ªface down and did not intend to look at it. Meanwhile, Xing Shu had just woken up and saw that Jin MO had sent her a message. This was the first time Jin MO had sent her a message. Recalling how she had promised to give Jin MO a treat previously, she sent a voice message in earnest. She suggested restaurants, and asked for his opinion. However, she did not expect to erroneously send the message to Cheng Lang instead due to her just-woken-up addled brain. It had been more than two minutes and she could not recall the message! When Xing Shu finished her morning ablutions, she realized that Cheng Lang had replied to her: ¡°I don¡¯t listen to voice messages that are more than 10 seconds.¡± Xing Shu looked at his message with mirth. ¡°Young Uncle, it was just sent by mistake.¡± She then forwarded the voice message to Jin MO and put on a facial mask while waiting for Jin Mo¡¯s reply. Tonight was Saturday, so she did not have to go to work. If Jin MO was free, she could give him a treat today. Jin MO sent her an address very soon. Xing Shu packed up and prepared to leave. Three years ago, Jin MO had helped her with her thesis. It might have been a casual favor to him, but Xing Shu kept his kindness in mind. Meanwhile, in Manor No. 1¡­ After Cheng Lang was done going over a few documents, he could not help but look at his cell phone. Sent by mistake? Then who did Xing Shu want to send this message to? He held it in for a long time before picking up his cell phone and listening to the 60-second voice message. ¡°Senior, I didn¡¯t expect you to take the initiative to contact me. I promised to give you a treat. Are you free today? I know a few good restaurants, but I¡¯m not sure about your preference. If you have a restaurant in mind, please let me know.¡± She said sincerely. After Cheng Lang heard the voice message, he frowned as he looked at the documents before him. After a long time, he asked Jian Yaochuan, ¡°Who do you think Xing Shu sent this message to?¡± Jian Yaochuan was sorting out the documents that Cheng Lang had signed. The moment Xing Shu¡¯s voice rang in the air, he had quietly pricked up his ears. When he heard Cheng Lang¡¯s question, he was shocked. At the same time, he was also surprised by the changes Xing Shu had brought to Cheng Lang¡ªhe did not use WeChat at all in the past. The only way to contact him was either through email or phone call. Other than these two methods, he did not use any social media. Jian Yaochuan¡¯s heart was in turmoil, but he remained calm on the surface. ¡°Miss Xing Shu graduated from Beijing University. The senior she mentioned should also be a student from Beijing University. Miss Xing Shu graduated three years ago. To be her senior, he or she should be older than her. In the Beijing upper-ss circle, the person who meets the criteria should be Young Master Jin Mo.¡± As a qualified assistant, mastering the information of the young masters and youngdies of the various families in the capital was a basic skill. Logic told Cheng Lang that he should not dwell on such a small matter it was meaningless. However, 10 minutester, he still sent a message to Xing Shu to confirm. ¡°Okay. Who did you send the message to?¡± Xing Shu was at a red light at this moment. When she saw this message, she did not hide anything and replied with Jin Mo¡¯s name directly. She did not know that Cheng Lang did not use WeChat in the past and thought that he chatted with others like this too. Hence, she did not have any other thoughts about her and Cheng Lang chatting. Upon seeing Jin Mo¡¯s name, Cheng Lang pursed his lips and slowly let go of the documents in his hand. Xing Shu and Jin MO? Why would these two go out for a meal together? He did not know what he was thinking. But by the time he reacted, he had already sent a message to Xing Shu. ¡°Send me a copy of the information on MOOL.¡± Xing Shu had already arrived at the restaurant. When she saw Cheng Lang¡¯s message, she almost felt that Cheng Lang was deliberately not letting her go for this meal! = ¡°President Cheng, can I send it to youter?¡± After sending this message, Xing Shu walked into the restaurant.. Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Busy Bee Chapter 104: Busy Bee Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Jin MO had already arrived at the restaurant. He sat at a table in a corner and ced one hand on the dining table. His fingers were very fair. Xing Shu had always known that Jin MO had an air of elegance about him. During her college years, there were many admirers who professed their love for Jin MO on a daily basis. However, Jin MO would always gently reject them. He gave off a different vibe from Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang radiated a sense of distance; it was a wild wish to get close to him. Jin Mo¡ªon the other hand gave a boy-next-door, good egg vibe that is gentle and approachable. But in actual fact, he was like flowing water that slips through one¡¯s fingers¡ªunable to catch or hold on to. Xing Shu walked over. ¡°Senior, I¡¯m sorry for asking you outst minute. Did I mess up your n?¡± Jin MO raised his head and looked at Xing Shu with a gentle smile. ¡°No, it¡¯s my honor that you want to treat me to a meal.¡± He stood up and pulled out a chair for Xing Shu. Then, he handed the menu over like a gentleman. ¡°Take a look and see what you would like to eat.¡± Xing Shu pushed the menu back. ¡°Senior, you order. I¡¯m fine with anything.¡± Jin MO nodded and asked the waiter over to take their order. After ordering, the two of them chatted. Xing Shu asked curiously, ¡°Senior, are you still writing scripts this year?¡± As the most talented screenwriter, Jin Mo¡¯s past scripts had propelled many celebrities to fame. Some of them had even catapulted to the stratosphere of superstardom. Many of the current A-listers in the entertainment industry had Jin Mo¡¯s scripts to thank for their fame. Hence, Jin Mo¡¯s status in the entertainment industry was not inferior to Cheng Lang¡¯s in the corporate world. ¡°I¡¯m still thinking about it. I wanted to write a script for the mystery genre this time, so I went overseas for inspiration a while back.¡± Jin MO crossed his arms in front of his chest, looking rxed and satisfied. ¡®You don¡¯t have time to watch television dramas, right? You¡¯ve always been a busy bee.¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°I do have time to watch an episode or two. I¡¯ve seen the ethics drama you wrote before. It¡¯s quite good.¡± Jin MOughed. ¡°You haven¡¯t changed much. You¡¯re still the same, like during your college days.¡± Back then, Jin MO and Xing Shu had met in Beijing University. It was Xing Shu¡¯s final year, and Jin MO had been invited back to Beijing University to guest lecture for a month. Xing Shu was preparing her graduation thesis and needed to do a lot of research. She practically lived in the library and almost got locked in there several times. That was when Jin MO appeared. It was raining. He held a ck umbre and walked over from afar. ¡°Senior.¡± Xing Shu remembered greeting him like this. Jin MO looked up at her as he held the key to the library in his hand. It was already past 11 p.m., and the library had long since closed. However¡ªdue to the rain she could only wait for the rain to stop since she did not have an umbre. ¡°Xing Shu?¡± Jin MO opened the door of the library and said, ¡°Come in and seek shelter from the rain. I have to do some research and might have to stay up all night.¡± This was exactly what Xing Shu needed. She subsequently graduated with honors. Her thesis received a distinction grade, and was even posted on the official website by the faculty advisor. Therefore, Jin Mo¡¯s impression of Xing Shu was rigorous, serious, and clear-headed. The Xing Shu now was still the same. Xing Shu asked for a ss of fruit juice and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve changed a little. Senior, you¡¯re the one who hasn¡¯t changed much.¡± Jin MO chuckled. ¡°Do you have any other ns today? Do you want to visit the setter?¡± Xing Shu was indeed very curious about filming. She wanted to say yes, but she remembered Cheng Lang¡¯s message. Coincidentally, her cell phone vibrated at this moment probably a new message. However, she did not look at it as it was not polite to look at her cell phone at this time. Xing Shu looked at Jin MO and shook her head helplessly. ¡°I would love to go, but President Cheng suddenly asked me to prepare a document. I have to go back and work overtimeter.¡± Jin MO asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t it the weekend today? Is Cheng Lang such a ve master?¡± Just then, Xing Shu¡¯s cell phone rang. ¡°Sorry, I have to take this call.¡± She whipped out her cell phone and saw three big words shing on the screen¡ªMr. Sugar Daddy. This was a name she had casually saved on impulse. Faced with the embarrassment of being seen by Jin MO, Xing Shu¡¯s face heated up and she hurriedly pressed the answer button. ¡°President Cheng.¡± She wished she could hide under a rock. No matter how thick-skinned one was, they would still feel embarrassed and awkward now. Jin MO lowered his eyes. Just then, the door of the restaurant was pushed open. Liu Chun walked into the restaurant with a few socialites in the Beijing upper-ss circle. She immediately saw Xing Shu, who was on the phone. She frowned andmented her bad luck. She then saw a man sitting opposite Xing Shu. The potted nts in the corner blocked her view, so she could only see the man¡¯s white suit.. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Photographs Chapter 105: Photographs Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Liu Chun walked in quietly until she saw the man¡¯s face. Jin Mo.? She thought her eyes were ying tricks on her. Why would Jin MO be having a meal with Xing Shu? She whipped out her cell phone and took a photograph before sending it to the WeChat group. ¡°Xing Shu and Jin MO are having a meal together. Does anyone know how they know each other?¡± There was a brief silence in the group before Xing Linlin sent a message: ¡°Jin Mo¡ªthe young master of the Jin family?¡± Liu Chun replied: ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s him. Why is he with Xing Shu?¡± After sending this message, Liu Chun suddenly thought of the man who hid in Xing Shu¡¯s bedroom that day. No way¡­ Liu Chun felt as if she had stumbled upon some huge secret. She could not help but take a few more photographs with her cell phone. Seeing that she was distracted, her friends asked her what was wrong. Liu Chun shook her head, but she was secretly gloating. It turned out that the person who had made Cheng Xingyang a cuckold was Jin Mo. This news was too explosive. She wished she could announce this news to the world, but when she thought of Jin Mo¡¯s stature, she was a little worried. However, it was toote now the photographs she had sent to the WeChat group had already been wildly reposted by everyone. After all, there were only so many people in the Beijing upper-ss circle; any slight move within the circle would be immediately known. Moreover, Jin MO had never been involved in any scandals all these years. Hence, any scandal rted to him spread like wildfire. In less than an hour, everyone in the Beijing upper-ss circle knew that Jin MO was having a meal with a woman alone. Liu Xiangru was taking her medicine when she saw this photograph. The bitter taste made her frown and take a few sips of water to flush away the bitterness of the medicine. She wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief and ate a few grapes before sitting in front of the French window in a daze. Just then, Liu Chun¡ªwearing a nosy face¡ªcame in with the desserts she had bought. ¡°Sis, did you see that photo? Xing Shu and Jin MO had a meal together. The two of them were very intimate. I told you long ago that Xing Shu was bad news. I¡¯m really worried that she has designs on Cousin-inw.¡± She ced the desserts on the table. She looked worried, but she was actually sowing discord. ¡°Xing Shu had something to do with Feng Jian going to prison. About the apology matter previously, Cousin-inw told me to go and apologize to her again. What should I do? I don¡¯t wish to go to prison like Feng Jian.¡± Liu Xiangru saw that the desserts that Liu Chun bought were all her favorites. Her heart softened. ¡°Why is Feng Jian in prison?¡± She was puzzled. No matter what, FengJian was still a member of the Feng family it was impossible that the Feng family would leave her in the lurch. The glint of nosiness in Liu Chun¡¯s eyes intensified. She served the dessert to Liu Xiangru. ¡°I just got the news. I heard that Feng Jian went to kill Xing Shu with a dagger. In the end, Xing Shu called the police and Feng Jian was charged with aggravated assault. She¡¯s probably going to be hit with a long prison sentence.¡± Now that Feng Jian had a criminal record, she would definitely be mocked by everyone after her release. This must be Xing Shu¡¯s goal. Liu Xiangru took a fork and slowly dug into the dessert before putting it into her mouth. Although she had never interacted with Xing Shu, that woman must have some tricks up her sleeve to be able to get close to Jin Mo. Liu Xiangru would not allow anyone to threaten her position in Nie Heng¡¯s heart Nie Heng can only dote on her. Liu Xiangru said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologize to Xing Shu. I¡¯ll talk to Nie Heng.¡± Liu Chun heaved a sigh ot reliet and smugness shed across her eyes. ¡°Sis, I know you¡¯re the best.¡± Liu Xiangru giggled and put down her fork. ¡°Does everyone in the Beijing upper-ss circle know about Jin MO and Xing Shu now?¡± Liu Chun nodded. Not long after her photograph was posted, it was forwarded to several WeChat groups. Everyone probably knew about it now. Liu Xiangru said, ¡°Send the photo to Cheng Xingyang and the Xing family. Don¡¯t forget about Chen Ru. She has always doted on Cheng Xingyang. Seeing Xing Shu cuckold Cheng Xingyang so tantly, she won¡¯t let things rest.¡± Getting others to do the dirty work for her this was Liu Xiangru¡¯s ybook. ¡°Sis, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll do it now.¡± Liu Chun was Liu Xiangru¡¯s sidekick. She immediately posted all the photographs she had taken on her phone. She had found a good angle¡ªfor the camera to deliberately create ambiguous images. Before Xing Shu knew it, the photographs of Jin MO and her had already been widely circted in the Beijing upper-ss circle.. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: As Long as I Can Help Chapter 106: As Long as I Can Help Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°So, this script for the mystery genre also incorporates thoughts about human nature?¡± In the restaurant, Xing Shu was still talking to Jin MO about the new script he was writing. She rarely chatted so happily with the opposite sex. The smile on her face became much more sincere, and her eyes were bright. ¡°Actually, I like your scripts very much. It always adds something that makes people think deeply.¡± For example, the ethics drama she had watched always reflected some philosophical problems. Jin MO raised his head and traced the rim of the cup with his fingers for a few seconds. ¡°I like that ethics script too. At that time, I didn¡¯t even want it to be made into a television drama. I kept feeling that no actors could do justice to the male and female leads I created. It was fortunate that the actors who were chosen were considered rather sessful in the end.¡± ¡°In my heart, you¡¯re a real artist.¡± This was also the conclusion Xing Shu hade to in the library. Jin MO was the most talented screenwriter. He had a lot of scripts on his hands, and every one of them could fetch top dor. When he was interviewed by the media, he even said that the scripts that were filmed into television dramas were not the ones he was most satisfied with. The works he was most satisfied with had already been destroyed by him. When he said this, his tone was indifferent and casual. It was as if he had created a world and seen the beauty of that world. Then¡ªwith arrogance and satisfaction¡ªhe destroyed that world. ¡°Senior, you really haven¡¯t changed.¡± Xing Shu stirred the coffee in her cup and slowly lowered her eyshes. Just then, her cell phone rang again. When she saw Cheng Xingyang¡¯s name shing on the screen, she hung up without hesitation. However, Cheng Xingyang did not give up and called again. Cheng Xingyang was like an angry lion at this moment. If Xing Shu was standing before him, she would definitely be torn apart by him! A drinking buddy had just sent him photographs of Xing Shu and Jin MO having a meal together. Cheng Xingyang hit the roof and kicked several chairs over in fury. He could not understand why the woman he despised could get up close and personal with Jin MO! Jin MO looked good-tempered, but he was actually very aloof! Cheng Xingyang was bristling with anger. He called Xing Shu but she did not pick up. He found out the location of the restaurant and drove over. Xing Shu, this ungrateful woman! He had spoiled her too much in the past, which was why she was so presumptuous! Xing Shu did not know that Cheng Xingyang was on the way. After dinner, she took the initiative to foot the bill, but was told that the bill had been paid. Jin MO stood at the door and rested his suit jacket on his arm. ¡°I am a member of this restaurant and can get a discount. It would be a waste not to use it.¡± Xing Shu smiled. Why wouldJin MO care about the discount? It was just that the gentleman in him was not used to women paying the bill. Her eyes curved. ¡°Then I¡¯ll transfer the bill amount after the discount¡ªto youter.¡± Jin MO smiled as well, his eyes gentle. ¡°No need. Just give me some suggestions the next time I write a script.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xing Shu agreed immediately. ¡°As long as I can help, I¡¯ll definitely do my best.¡± Just then, a supercilious sports car stopped not far away. Her heart skipped a beat. Cheng Xingyang got out of the car in high dudgeon. When he saw Xing Shu and Jin MO chatting happily, his eyes burned with anger. ¡°Xing Shu! How many times are you going to make me a cuckold?! Can you have some shame?!¡± He nced at Jin Mo. He lost his rationality and mocked, ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t tell me you really think Jin MO will like you? Have you heard about his rtionship with Jiang Yao? Look at how much Jiang Yao has done for him. Has he even looked at Jiang Yao? Even if he slept with you, it would not mean anything. You won¡¯t be able to marry into the Jin family! Don¡¯t think too highly of yourself!¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face darkened. Before she could speak, she heard Jin MO remark. ¡°Young Master Cheng, do you always speak so harshly to your fianc¨¦e?¡± The word ¡®fiancee¡¯ hit a raw nerve in Cheng Xingyang and he did not hide the disgust on his face at all, as if Xing Shu was trash. He felt disgusted just by looking at her. ¡°Who does Xing Shu think she is? She¡¯s only worthy of such an attitude from me. Jin MO, don¡¯t tell me you feel sorry for her? There are so many women who have had their heart broken by you, Do you feel sorry for them? Back then, Jiang Yao was rejected by you in public. After that, she started sleeping around wantonly, tarnishing her reputation with a revolving door of men. But, I don¡¯t see you being affected at all. You are so hard-hearted. What right do you have to criticize me?¡± Cheng Xingyang looked very smug when he said this. He did not care at all that Jiang Yao was his cousin.. Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Marry Xing Shu Chapter 107: Marry Xing Shu Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios In Cheng Xingyang¡¯s opinion, Jiang Yao was a slut. If she had any shame, she would not have caused so many scandals. Of course, Xing Shu was the same as Jiang Yao¡ªa slut who could not live without a man. ¡°Jin MO, don¡¯t you think about Jiang Yao when you¡¯re enjoying your meal with Xing Shu? They¡¯re all the same. They can¡¯t wait to grovel to men and beg men to touch them. It¡¯s disgusting.¡± Cheng Xingyang was mad with rage andmbasted without thinking. By the time he realized what he had said, Xing Shu¡¯s p had alreadynded on his face with a resounding bam. This was not the first time Cheng Xingyang had been pped by Xing Shu, but it was obvious that she had used more force this time. His face was burning with pain. He raised his hand to touch his cheek. Steam came out of his ears. How dare Xing Shu hit him again when she was the one who had an affair?! What right did she have to hit him? Beneath the fury, there was also a trace of heartache that he could not ignore. Xing Shu retracted her hand after hitting him and looked at Cheng Xingyang emotionlessly. ¡°Are you done? It¡¯s none of your business who I sleep with. We¡¯ll annul the engagement sooner orter. Why are you throwing a hissy fit here? Are you mad because you think I¡¯m dirty yet still want to touch me at the same time? Too bad, you¡¯re not within my scope of choice at all, you piece of sh*t.¡± Not within her scope ofchoice at all. Piece ofsh *t. Such humiliating words. Xing Shu rubbed her reddened palm and looked at Jin MO apologetically. Jin Mo¡¯s eyes were still brimming with surprise. He was probably surprised that she would suddenly strike Cheng Xingyang. Xing Shu smiled apologetically. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Senior. I¡¯ve made a fool of myself. You can contact me anytime about the script. I still have something on, so I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Jin MO chuckled. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll contact youter.¡± Xing Shu nodded and got into her car, without even a look at the dumbstruck Cheng Xingyang. He touched his face and stared at Jin MO for a while. Suddenly, he said, ¡°Spending so much effort on a floozy. Jin MO, I thought you had high standards. But, it turns out you¡¯re just¡­ meh.¡± Jin MO looked at Cheng Xingyang with mirth as thetter tried his best to nder Xing Shu, like a petnt child who did not get his way. Jin MO said, ¡°Xing Shu¡¯s great.¡± ¡°Haha¡­ Then you must think that Jiang Yao is great too. Don¡¯t think that I don¡¯t know about you two.¡± Cheng Xingyang sneered. Jin MO did not want to waste his breath on an immature man-child like Cheng Xingyang. He only said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m not familiar with Miss Jiang Yao.¡± Jin MO had barely spoken to Jiang Yao, yet Cheng Xingyang attributed Jiang Yao¡¯s depravity to him. Jin MO felt so wronged. ¡°Hmph.¡± Cheng Xingyang snorted. ¡°No matter what, Xing Shu is my fianc¨¦e. No matter how many times you screw her as long as I don¡¯t annul the engagement you¡¯ll be a male homewrecker.¡± Jin MO turned to leave. But when he heard this, he stopped in his tracks and countered. ¡°You have to know that in our line of work, we don¡¯t get on the high horse. Sometimes¡ªin order to find inspiration¡ªwe can do anything. I¡¯ve never had the experience of being a male homewrecker. If Xing Shu is willing to give me a chance, I can consider it.¡± Cheng Xingyang was foaming at the mouth. He stared at Jin Mo¡¯s back as thetter walked away. He suddenly gritted his teeth and whipped out his cell phone to call Chen Ru. ¡°Mom, I¡¯ve thought it through. I want to marry Xing Shu. I want to get married immediately!¡± When Chen Ru heard this, her first reaction was that Cheng Xingyang had lost his mind. She looked repeatedly at the cell phone screen to confirm that it was Cheng Xingyang who had called. Only then did she take a deep breath. She had also seen those photographs and was thinking about how to kill Xing Shu. Radiant Welfare Home came to her mind. Back then, they had signed a five-year contract. It has been three years now. If she were to renege on the terms of the contract, she had to pay thepensation of 200 million yuan to Xing Shu, and she did not want to. However, she reckoned that since there were only an aged director and a group of naive children at the welfare home, she could pay off a few hooligans to cause trouble. Then, they would not be able to live in peace and take the initiative to leave. How dare Xing Shu humiliate her son?! She had to pay the price. But when her son suddenly said that he wanted to marry Xing Shu as soon as possible, she thought that she was hallucinating. Chen Ru said, ¡°Don¡¯t you even think about it. Is that b*tch Xing Shu¡ªworthy of marrying into our family? Cheng Xingyang, I¡¯d rather you be with Xing Linlin. At least she¡¯s obedient. The news that Xing Shu is hooking up with a man and making you a cuckold has already spread. Do you know how humiliating it was during my high tea session today? Everyone is asking me about this matter..¡± Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Xing Shu, You’re Too Awesome! Chapter 108: Xing Shu, You¡¯re Too Awesome! Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The Jin family was very influential in the capital. The scandal this time involved the most famous member of the Jin family¡ªJin Mo. When Chen Ru received the photographs, she was having high tea with a group of rich wives. She was humiliated by their questions and left abruptly in embarrassment. This was the first time she was so anxious to draw a clear line with Xing Shu! Cheng Xingyang came back to his senses after being chastised by Chen Ru. He quickly corrected himself. ¡°Mom, I was so mad at Xing Shu that I lost my head. I really can¡¯t take this lying down, so I wanted to exact revenge on her by getting married. ¡± Chen Ru snorted coldly, her eyes sharp. ¡°I¡¯ve alreadye up with a n for revenge. Don¡¯t worry about this matter. As for the engagement, I¡¯ll convince your father. As long as your father doesn¡¯t object, your engagement with Xing Shu will be annulled immediately.¡± If Cheng Gang had not stopped herst time, this engagement would have been annulled long ago. Cheng Xingyang heaved a sigh of relief. But at the same time, he was resentful. He felt as if he was about to lose something important. He let himself think about Xing Linlin and everything that had happened between them. Then, he nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± Meanwhile¡­ After Xing Shu returned to her apartment, Nie Xi sent her a message. ¡°OMG, Xing Shu! This is Jin MO? Do you know how difficult it is to date him? Many people in the Beijing upper-ss circle are binge-watching the television dramas he wrote. But he¡¯s too obsessed with his work. One year, he even went into seclusion in the mountains and forests in the pursuit of inspiration. He rarely attends gatherings, but you can actually invite him for a meal alone!¡± Jin MO was the kind of person who would sacrifice anything for the sake of his work. Rumor had it that in order to write the script for a crime drama, he had even gone undercover in a South African crime organization. Nie Xi eximed, ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯re too awesome! First, it was Cheng Lang. Then, it was Jin Mo. Which one of them isn¡¯t better than that scumbag, Cheng Xingyang? Hurry up and annul the engagement to Cheng Xingyang. His d*ck has been ruined by Xing Linlin. He¡¯s not worthy of you at all.¡± When Xing Shu saw this, her face turned red. She was surprised by Nie Xi¡¯s boldness. She took a look at the photograph sent by Nie Xi. The angle of the photograph was very tricky. Those who did not know better would really think that there was something going on between her and Jin Mo. She thought of what Cheng Xingyang had said about Jin MO and Jiang Yao, and quickly asked Nie Xi. However, Nie Xi did not know about the two of them either. Moreover, Jiang Yao had been like this since she came of age. There were countless men around her, but Nie Xi had never heard of Jiang Yao professing her love for anyone. However, one thing was certain Jiang Yao was a real yer and very profligate. The scions in the Beijing upper-ss circle all gave her a wide berth. There was a rumor that once upon a time, an elder of a family wanted a marriage alliance with the Jiang family. But, when the prospective bridegroom learned of the marriage proposal and that his prospective bride was Jiang Yao, the young man threatened to take his own life. The engagement was called off in the end. Xing Shu could not figure out what was going on, so she shifted her attention to work. When she turned on her cell phone, she received a message from Cheng Lang. There was only one word: ¡°Document.¡± For some reason, Xing Shu felt that Cheng Lang was not in a good mood. Xing Shu spent the entire night preparing the document for MOOL. When she saw that Jin Yue was among the key personnel of MOOL, her heart skipped a beat. It seemed that the online rumors were true¡ªCheng Lang was going to push the boat out for Jin Yue. This was probably the first time in Cheng Lang¡¯a career that he made decisions based on feelings. She felt a little depressed, but she stillpleted the document. The next day, she sent the document over the first thing in the morning. But, Cheng Lang still did not reply after she had woken up from a sleep. She did not want to wait idly for his reply, so she did some cleaning around the apartment and saw her empty fridge. Xing Shu put on her coat and was about to leave when she saw the news about Radiant Welfare Home. Her heart skipped a beat. She dropped everything and hurriedly drove to Radiant Welfare Home. Radiant Welfare Home was not located in the city center it was a two-hour trip by car. It was already 9 p.m. when Xing Shu arrived. The scenery en route was very familiar. At the end of the long road was Radiant Welfare Home. The courtyard was still lit. A few slightly older children were sitting on the steps and sobbing. When they saw Xing Shu, their faces were instantly guarded. They stretched out their arms widely and blocked the door. ¡°Who are you? What are you doing here?¡± Xing Shu had only visited the welfare home during the first year when she started working. At that time, the children were especially enthusiastic. However, now that they met again, there was only wariness in their eyes. Xing Shu came in a hurry and did not bring anything. She exined in a soothing tone, ¡°I¡¯m here to look for the director. What happened here?¡± One of the boys sized Xing Shu up from head to toe. Seeing that she didn¡¯t have any ill intentions, his eyes instantly turned red. ¡°The director is injured. A few drunk men came here and suddenly started shoving us around. Fortunately, the director protected us.. Otherwise¡­¡± Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Why Are You Here? Chapter 109: Why Are You Here? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The boy should be one of the older ones and had been holding it in. At Xing Shu¡¯s question, he could not hold it in anymore. Xing Shu hurriedly went in and saw the 70-year-old director Feng Daxiang sitting on a chair in the hall. His arm was bandaged and he wasforting a few frightened girls. ¡°Director,¡± Xing Shu called out. Feng Daxiang¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu, why are you here?¡± Xing Shu choked. There was a bouquet of roses on the windowsill of the welfare home¡¯s main hall. This was the director¡¯s habit. The empty space behind the welfare home was filled with roses and there were fish feeds in the pond. This paradise was the purest utopia in Xing Shu¡¯s heart. Therefore, Xing Shu was willing to sign the agreement with Chen Ru and donate most of her sry, for the sake of the welfare home. She would leave only just enough for her living expenses for herself. ¡°I saw the news and was worried, so I came over to take a look.¡± Feng Daxiang smiled and pointed at the chair in front of him, gesturing for Xing Shu to sit down. ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. It¡¯s just a few drunk men causing trouble. They¡¯ve already been taken into custody. Xing Shu, you¡¯re grown prettier than before. Xing Linlin also came not long ago. Seriously, why didn¡¯t you call me beforeing?¡± When Xing Shu heard Xing Linlin¡¯s name, her stomach began to churn again. Feng Daxiang thought that Xing Shu and Xing Linlin were still on good terms, so he said in an extremely familiar tone, ¡°Xing Linlin is really considerate. She came with her boyfriend.¡± Xing Shu nced at the things piled high on the table¡ªthey should be from Xing Linlin. She had always been good at window dressing. Compared to Xing Shu¡ªwho came empty-handed¡ªXing Linlin was indeed more popr. However, Xing Shu did not care about this and did not want to tell Feng Daxiang about the ugly falling out between her and Xing Linlin. Xing Shu said, ¡°Director, it won¡¯t do that you¡¯re the only one taking care of the welfare home. Why don¡¯t I hire a few bodyguards?¡± Just then, she heard the excited voices of the children at the door. ¡°Sister Linlin, you¡¯re back again! Sister, Sister¡­ Are the people behind you bodyguards?¡± The children¡¯s voices were tender and cute, with a natural intimacy. Xing Linlin replied in a soothing voice. ¡°Yes. After what happened tonight, I was a little worried about your safety. So, I hired two bodyguards. If anyone stilles to cause trouble in the future, they¡¯ll protect you.¡± As for the bodyguards¡ªof course, she asked Cheng Xingyang for help. ¡°Sister Linlin, you¡¯re so kind. You bought us things and even hired bodyguards to protect us. You are our favorite person.¡± Children are very direct and forthright if you treat them well, they will reciprocate in turn. Xing Linlin stepped through the door, followed by Cheng Xingyang. When Cheng Xingyang heard that Xing Linlin wasing to Radiant Welfare Home to take a look, his heart melted. His Linlin was always so kind and innocent. Even ifshe¡¯s doing well in life now, she did not forget the welfare home that had raised her. As soon as Xing Linlin entered, she immediately saw Xing Shu sitting opposite Feng Daxiang. ¡°Xing Shu?¡± She was stunned and slowly walked closer. ¡°You¡¯re here too?¡± Xing Shu looked at the familiar expression on Xing Linlin¡¯s face with mirth. Xing Linlin was the mastermind behind the incidents with Feng Jian and Liu Chun. In the end, she got clean away and could even still pretend to be close to her. However, owing to the fact that Feng Daxiang was around, Xing Shu did not want to fall out with her in front of him. Feng Daxiang looked at Xing Shu and Xing Linlin with a gratified expression. ¡°In the blink of an eye, you¡¯ve all grown up. Especially Linlin you even brought your boyfriend. Xing Shu, you have to buck up too. Don¡¯t always bury yourself in work. It¡¯s time for you to spare some thought for your marriage.¡± Cheng Xingyang did not expect to meet Xing Shu here. After a brief period of difort, he became self-righteous¡ªhe was not the one who betrayed her first. Moreover, he had to let Xing Shu know what it was like for a woman to be doted on by a man. For instance, he apanied Xing Linlin to the welfare homete at night and even used his connections to hire bodyguards; while Xing Shu could only rush over alone. So what ifXing Shu found other men? Even ifshe slept with them, she was just a fling to them. When they tire of screwing her, they would toss her aside, like trash. The more Cheng Xingyang thought about it, the happier he felt. He reached out and pulled Xing Linlin into his arms. ¡°Director Feng, don¡¯t worry. Linlin is so kind. I¡¯ll definitely treat her well.¡± Feng Daxiang did not notice that something was amiss with the three of them. He was very relieved to hear Cheng Xingyang¡¯s words.. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: A Perfect Match Chapter 110: A Perfect Match Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Feng Daxiang sighed. ¡°Linlin has been sensible since she was young. When she was here, she would always follow behind Xing Shu. Xing Shu matured early and had a quiet personality. Back then, someone wanted to adopt Xing Shu but she asked to be adopted with Linlin. Of course, the adopter refused. So, Xing Shu refused the adoption. Xing Shu was very outstanding, and there were many people who wanted to adopt her. She stayed in the welfare home for a few more years¡ªfor Linlin¡¯s sake¡ªuntil the Xing family came looking for her.¡± Nostalgia flooded Feng Daxiang¡¯s face as he took a walk down memoryne. ¡°At that time, Xing Shu cried and asked the Xing family to adopt Xing Linlin as well. The Xing family was quite hesitant. It wasn¡¯t easy for them to find their biological daughter, so how could they want another burden? However, Xing Shu insisted. In the end, Xing Linlin left with her. I was worried that Linlin would be bullied after she left. I didn¡¯t expect Xing Shu to protect her very well.¡± As Feng Daxiang spoke, he patted Xing Shu¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯re stubborn and won¡¯t say anything even if you¡¯re wronged. Now that Linlin has a boyfriend, I¡¯m more worried about you. When you have a boyfriend, bring him over for me to take a look and I will help you ¡®interview¡¯ him.¡± director to say so much in front of Cheng Xingyang, as if she was indebted to Xing Shu. Although this was the truth, Xing Linlin still felt ufortable. Cheng Xingyang who had his arm around Xing Linlin suddenly felt uneasy and slowly retracted his arm. Xing Shu did not care about Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin¡¯s expressions. Instead, she looked at Feng Daxiang gratefully. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Director. When I have a boyfriend. I¡¯ll definitely bring him to let you take a look.¡± Feng Daxiang nodded. ¡°You¡¯ve never been one to worry me. Looking at Linlin now, I know that you¡¯ve taken very good care of her after bringing her back to the Xing family. However, don¡¯t always take care of others and neglect yourself. You have to be happy too.¡± Xing Shu felt a lump in her throat after hearing Feng Daxiang¡¯s words. She held her emotions in check and said, ¡°Yes, I did take good care of Xing Linlin. She got to know her boyfriend through me too.¡± Feng Daxiang was a little surprised. ¡°Really? So you are the one who introduced him to her. Then there must be no problem with his character.¡± Xing Shu looked at Feng Daxiang with mirth he clearly did not know anything about the truth. But, his every word pierced the hearts of Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin. She looked at Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang. ¡°Yes, there¡¯s no problem. The two of them are a perfect match.¡± One was a scumbag and the other was a mistress. She wished them ¡°happily ever after¡±. The faces of Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang darkened. Anger swept through Xing Linlin. Her hands that were hanging by her side¡ªclenched tightly and her nails dug into her palms. How dare Xing Shu¡ªthat b*tch¡ªmake snide remarks about her in front of the director! And then, there was the director he had always been biased towards Xing Shu. What a waste of the things she bought tonight! The director was really blind at his age. Didn¡¯t he see that Xing Shu didn¡¯t buy anything and came empty-handed? Yet, he kept siding with Xing Shu with his words. Xing Linlin took a deep breath and tried her best to maintain the gentle smile on her face. ¡°Director, these are the two bodyguards I hired. With them protecting you in the future, what happened tonight won¡¯t happen again.¡± Feng Daxiang nodded. ¡°Alright. Linlin, you¡¯re very considerate.¡± Xing Linlin saw that the focus had finally returned to her. She pointed at the gifts on the table. ¡°These are for the children. I came in a hurry this time and didn¡¯t prepare much. I¡¯ll get someone to send more over when I get back.¡± After saying that, she grabbed Cheng Xingyang¡¯s sleeve coquettishly. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, what do you think?¡± Cheng Xingyang instinctively nced at Xing Shu. He knew that Xing Shu had long known about his rtionship with Xing Linlin, but this was the first time he had flirted with Xing Linlin in front of her. Previously¡ªduring the dinner at the Xing family they were very restrained. Now, everything was out in the open. He could not exin what he was feeling now. On the one hand, he wanted to get back at Xing Shu mercilessly. On the other hand, he thought that if Xing Shu was willing to eat the humble pie, he would y nice with her. Unfortunately, Xing Shu did not look at him. Instead, she helped Feng Daxiang to unwrap the gifts on the table. Cheng Xingyang choked and could not help but say, ¡°Xing Shu, you didn¡¯t buy anything when you came to visit the director? But now, you are using someone else¡¯s gifts to curry favor.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s hand paused. She felt that Cheng Xingyang was really stupid sometimes. She snorted and said, ¡°The Xing family has raised Xing Linlin for so manv vears. I even introduced vou to her. Isn¡¯t her monev mine? The bracelet on her wrist was bought by my brother for more than a million yuan.. Why? Can¡¯t I help unwrap this gift that costs a few thousand yuan?¡± Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Complain to Young Uncle Chapter 111: Comin to Young Uncle Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face darkened. He lowered his head and looked at the bracelet on Xing Linlin¡¯s wrist. Xing Linlin put her hand behind back ufortably, wanting to cover it up. Xing Shu was not done¡ªsince Cheng Xingyang was the one who started it, then he should not me her for the p in the face. ¡°Also, don¡¯t forget the vi that Xing Linlin is living in now is Young Uncle¡¯s gift to me. Previously, I told her to move out within three days, but she didn¡¯t. What you said just now reminded me of that. I¡¯m going to sell the house tonight. Please transfer the property deed to my name quickly. Otherwise, I¡¯ll have toin to Young Uncle.¡± Hot under the cor, Cheng Xingyang¡¯s anger got the better of him and that was why he tried to find fault with her with the previous jibe. He did not expect Xing Shu to have so much ammunition lined up for him. He was speechless for a moment. Even Xing Linlin¡ªwho was beside him¡ªfelt awkward. What Xing Linlin did not expect was that the vi was actually given to Xing Shu by Cheng Lang. When Xing Shu asked her to move out, she only felt that it was ridiculous. After all, Cheng Xingyang had bought it for her. What right did Xing Shu have to chase her away? Xing Linlin¡¯s face turned pale. She could not help but wonder why Cheng Lang would give Xing Shu such avish gift. That vi was worth more than 20 million yuan¡ªan astronomical figure that ordinary people could not earn in their entire lives. She turned to look at Cheng Xingyang. Seeing that Cheng Xingyang did not refute Xing Shu¡¯s words, it proved that Xing Shu¡¯s words were true. Hatred shed across her eyes. Why was there still someone helping that b*tch, Xlng Shu? Didn¡¯t the news ofher promiscuity spread like wildfire in the Beijing upper-ss circle? Xing Linlin¡¯s lips trembled twice, and she did not dare to look into Feng Daxiang¡¯s eyes. Feng Daxiang stopped opening the gifts and looked at Cheng Xingyang angrily. ¡°Your words just now were too hurtful. As long as Xing Shu visits me, I¡¯m already very happy. Moreover, the welfare home has been receiving donations from an anonymous donor all these years, and the money¡¯s not that tight. The children are well-fed and clothed. Furthermore, it is a fact that it was only because of Xing Shu that Xing Linlin was able to leave the welfare home back then. Now that Xing Linlin is doing well, she should be grateful. As Xing Linlin¡¯s boyfriend, how can you say such things?¡± Cheng Xingyang was seething with anger. Xing Shu continued, ¡°Cheng Xingyang, if you find it troublesome to transfer the property deed, then contact tne real estate agent yoursell. 1 want to receive tne runas ror tne property sale within a week.¡± She looked at Feng Daxiang with a sincere expression. ¡°Director, do you still remember thend dispute of the welfare home back then? There are still two years left in the agreement. I¡¯m worried that someone will be up to no good in the meantime. It would be prudent for us to save some money and find a new location in advance.¡± Of course, Feng Daxiang remembered the agreement. If not for Xing Shu, they would have been kicked out long ago. That incident had also made Xing Shu give up a lot of things. This had always been a pain point for him. As the director of the welfare home, the weight of ensuring the children¡¯s future should have fallen on his shoulders. However, this responsibility had unknowingly shifted to Xing Shu. Only Xing Shu was willing to use more than 20 million yuan to find a new ce for the welfare home. Feng Daxiang did not know what to do. Should he reject her? However, ifhe rejected her¡ªwhen the deadline of the agreement was up¡ªwhere would these children go? He did not have much material needs himself and could find a simple ce to live. However, the children were still growing; they could not sleep rough with him. He knew that Xing Shu was a very loyal and appreciative person. Back then, he had sold his house in order to save her life. As a result, his wife left him. Xing Shu would remember this debt of kindness for the rest of her life and be beholden to him. Feng Daxiang patted Xing Shu¡¯s shoulder and his eyes turned red. ¡°These children owe you a great debt. They can¡¯t repay you enough.¡± Compared to the 20 million yuan, what was the few thousand yuan worth of gifts Xing Linlin had bought? She was wearing a bracelet that cost more than a million yuan. She expected to win people¡¯s hearts with such a small favor? Xing Linlin¡¯s face darkened. Of course, it was not because of Feng Daxiang and Xing Shu¡¯s words. She was still conflicted about the vi. Now that the sale proceeds for the vi were going to be used to find a new location for the welfare home, how could she dare to say that she would not move out? Back then, Xing Shu had told her to move out within three days, but she paid no heed to it. Now that Xing Shu was using Cheng Lang¡¯s name to make her move out, she and Cheng Xingyang did not dare to refute. For every ounce of Xing Linlin¡¯s arrogance previously, it was reced by humiliation in turn now. Even Cheng Xingyang did not dare to say anything. Xing Shu did not have the time to care about Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang. Instead, she turned around and continued to help Feng Daxiang unwrap the gifts. Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang did not want to stay and embarrass themselves any further, so they found an excuse to leave. Despite his words earlier, Feng Daxiang was not angry with them and even saw them off.. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: I Can’t Bring You Along Chapter 112: I Can¡¯t Bring You Along Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang got into the car. A nket of silence ensued. After the car drove for a distance, Xing Linlin finally said with reddened eyes, ¡°Did Mr. Cheng Lang really give that vi to Xing Shu?¡± Cheng Xingyang was in a bad mood. When he heard Xing Linlin mention this, his tone became harsh. ¡°On the first day Young Uncle returned to Cheng Corporation Group, I stared down the barrel of a gun. As a result, Young Uncle gave the vi to Xing Shu as a greeting gift.¡± Greeting gift? Xing Linlin trembled with anger. She had been by Cheng Xingyang¡¯s side for so many years and became his mistress willingly. She only got the vi after all her sacrifices and absolute obedience to him. In the end, Cheng Lang actually gave it to Xing Shu as a gift? The words ¡°greeting gift¡± were like a p to her face. Xing Linlin could not help but hazard a guess. ¡°Why would Mr. Cheng Lang give Xing Shu such avish gift? Could they¡­¡± Cheng Xingyang was instantly impatient. ¡°This isvish? Young Uncle dominated Wall Street at the age of 16 or 17. To him, 20 million yuan is nothing. Although he is the President of Cheng Corporation Group, his personal assets are much more than Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s. No one knows just how much money he has made overseas.¡± The younger generation of the Cheng family all admired Cheng Lang deeply. He was the benchmark of the industry, the epitome of sess. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s words made Xing Linlin¡¯s heart burn even more. If she could catch Cheng Lang¡¯s eye, she could ask for the moon and would still get it. She already had the intention to y up to Cheng Lang and gain his favor to begin with. Now that she heard Cheng Xingyang¡¯s words, she was desperate to meet Cheng Lang. She pretended to mention casually, ¡°Mr. Cheng Lang has such an eminent status. Shouldn¡¯t you find time to treat him to a meal? Get in good with him and win him over.¡± She was about to say that she would go along when the time came, but Cheng Xingyang¡¯s next words instantly shattered her hopes. ¡°Even if there¡¯s a meal to be had, I have to bring Xing Shu along. You can¡¯t go. Members of the Cheng family can fool around, but it¡¯s best not to parade it in front of Young Uncle. If I bring you along for the meal, I can forget about returning to Cheng Corporation Group for the rest of my life.¡± Thest trace of color on Xing Linlin¡¯s face faded. She was livid! Was she destined to be Cheng Xingyangs mistress for the rest ofher life? How could she ept this?! Cheng Xingyang realized that his words were a little hurtful, so he added, ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it after my engagement with Xing Shu is annulled.¡± Unfortunately, Xing Linlin was notforted by Cheng Xingyang¡¯s words. She felt that Cheng Xingyang¡¯s attitude recently had been very strange. He was aloof to her, and his attitude towards Xing Shu was even stranger. It made her very uneasy. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, will you really annul the engagement to Xing Shu?¡± Her voice was very aggrieved, and tears fell. When Cheng Xingyang heard this, he panicked for a moment. A voice in the depths of his heart told him that he did not want to let Xing Shu off just like that. Xing Shu used to treat him very well and give in to him in every way. Now, she disdained him. Was everything in the past all fake? Had she never loved him? This thought made Cheng Xingyang extremely ufortable. He gritted his teeth and replied, ¡°The engagement will be annulled in two months¡¯ time, thetest.¡± Xing Linlin could only nod with tears in her eyes. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± Cheng Xingyang did not dare to look into Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes. He could only stare straight ahead. Meanwhile, Xing Shu had already helped Feng Daxiang to sort out the gifts. ¡°Director, distribute it to the children tomorrow. Everything has been sorted out. Food is over here and clothes are over there.¡± Feng Daxiang looked at the clock on the wall. ¡°It¡¯s veryte now. Are you sure you want to go back alone? Why don¡¯t you stay here tonight?¡± Xing Shu shook her head. ¡°No, I still have to go to work tomorrow.¡± Feng Daxiang did not insist anymore. He took out a few preserved sausages from the fridge. ¡°I made them myself during the new year. Take them back and try them.¡± In order to take care of the children in the welfare home, Feng Daxiang knew how to make almost everything. He would teach the children to make dumplings and mooncakes. However, during Xing Shu¡¯s time in the welfare home, life was hard. They barely had enough to eat. They could only afford to eat a little more during the holidays. Therefore, everyone would eat until they were stuffed every holiday. ¡°Thank you, Director.¡± Xing Shu carried the bag of sausages and rushed back to the apartment. By the time she reached home, it was already 1 a.m.. She washed up briefly and checked her emails and private messages. Cheng Lang still did not reply.. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Xing Shu, Stay Behind Chapter 113: Xing Shu, Stay Behind Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The next day¡ªas soon as Xing Shu arrived at the office¡ªshe was called to the top floor for a meeting. Cheng Lang was thest to arrive. Cheng Gang did note. Cheng Song adjusted his sses and asked about the Alpha Corporation project with a smile, ¡°Xing Shu should have told you about this. Cheng Lang, what do you think about this?¡± Cheng Lang looked up. ¡°Who suggested investing in Alpha Corporation?¡± Everyone present knew that Cheng Lang was asking the obvious, but no one dared to answer. After all, it was their dereliction of duty to let a person who had been dismissed into the conference room. Under everyone¡¯s silent gazes, Cheng Song could only say softly, ¡°Previously, Cheng Gang came to the conference room and said that Father asked him toe. The President of Alpha Corporation has a good rtionship with Cheng Gang in private and can let Cheng Corporation Group have first dibs on the investment.¡± ¡°In future, those without Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s staff pass will not be allowed to enter. People who have already been dismissed have no right to interfere in thepany¡¯s matters.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s tone was indifferent. He did not give two hoots about Cheng Gang at all. Xing Shu¡ªwho was sitting in the distance¡ªwatched on with mirth. Cheng Lang was still as arrogant as ever. Unfortunately, such a person had stillpromised on his principles for Jin Yue. The ¡°Buddha on Earth¡± was finally leaving his altar. She lowered her eyes and did not participate in the conversation. The rest of the senior management did not dare to speak. After all, Cheng Lang held the lion¡¯s share of thepany¡¯s shares. They served at his pleasure and he could fire them at any time if he wanted. Cheng Gang was a living example. Cheng Lang was so merciless to his own brother, let alone them. Cheng Song did not speak up for Cheng Gang and deftly changed the topic. ¡°Cheng Lang, I heard that you went overseas this time because of MOOL?¡± Xing Shu looked up, wanting to know how Cheng Lang would answer. Cheng Lang flipped through the document on the table and said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m still considering it.¡± Jian Yaochuan¡ªwho was standing beside him¡ªsubconsciously nced at Xing Shu before turning on the projector. ¡°Everyone, please take a look. This is the information on MOOL. It¡¯s a very popr software overseas. Its current market value is estimated to be one billion US dors. In the past two days, there had been a lot of news about MOOL. Moreover, the media had reported that Cheng Lang and Jin Yue were spotted together overseas. Although the media did not dare to write about Cheng Lang too extensively, they had done a deep dive on Jin Yue. They found out that Jin Yue was a shareholder of MOOL, and the person who developed the software was her senior from the research institute. Everyone felt that Cheng Lang was pushing the boat out for Jin Yue. Thus, the senior management in the conference room was quick to curry favor. ¡°The President of MOOL is very young. He managed to grow the user base to such arge scale in less than half a year. If this continues, it will be a global phenomenon very quickly and turn into an indispensable social software on people¡¯s phones.¡± ¡°If thispany wants to raise funds, Cheng Corporation Group must throw our hat into the ring.¡± ¡°It¡¯s worth a billion USD, and the investment amount is about the same. It¡¯s a safe investment.¡± To put it bluntly¡ªeven if the investment went south¡ªwhat did it matter if Cheng Lang spent billions to please Jin Yue? Anyway, Cheng Lang is made of money. Moreover, MOOL¡¯s entrepreneurial process was almost impossible to replicate. If it joins Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s portfolio, the investment would definitely be profitable in the future. Profits could even double by tens or hundreds of times. The conference room was filled with animated discussions. Xing Shu listened quietly and did not participate. Jian Yaochuan ignored everyone¡¯s discussion and dutifully yed the relevant information about MOOL on the big screen. ¡°Currently, several venture capital firms are in contact with MOOL. By the beginning of next month thetest¡ª after the President and Miss Jin Yue negotiate again¡ªwe¡¯ll decide on the investment amount. I¡¯ll send a copy of the information to everyone.¡± Xing Shu nced at the information Jian Yaochuan had sent. Most of the content was prepared by her. The founder of MOOL was indeed impressive and destined to have a bright future. His mentor was a big shot in the research institute and he had the support of a rich youngdy like Jin Yue. Xing Shu lowered her eyes. The conference room¡ªwhich had been filled with discussion¡ªfell silent. She looked up and realized that Cheng Lang was looking at her. The others were also looking at her. She did not know what had happened, so she could only stand up awkwardly and reply, ¡°The founder of MOOL is very impressive.¡± After saying that, she sat down silently. The atmosphere in the conference room seemed to have be even more subtle. Xing Shu began to wonder if she had said something wrong. After the meeting ended, Xing Shu followed the crowd out. However, she heard Cheng Lang say indifferently, ¡°Xing Shu, stay behind.¡± Xing Shu stopped in her tracks. The others had left the conference room. She raised her hand and closed the door. She turned to look at Cheng Lang.. ¡°President Cheng, is there anything else?¡± Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Isn’t It So? Chapter 114: Isn¡¯t It So? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Are you in a bad mood?¡± Xing Shu felt a trace of gloominess and did not know if she should praise Cheng Lang. He actually noticed that she¡ªhis mistress¡ªwas in a bad mood. However, what right did she have to be in a bad mood? Cheng Lang got up. When he passed by Xing Shu, he gently pulled her into his arms. ¡°Let¡¯s go to my office.¡± It was a very brief hug, but it had a huge impact on Xing Shu. She stood rooted to the ground. It was only when the conference room door opened and closed before she slowly recovered from her reverie. She asked herself if she liked Cheng Lang? She did not know. Perhaps it was not just men who were possessive of the woman they screwed; but women were also possessive of the man they slept with. However, she could not have such thoughts. She reminded herself to stay clear-headed at all times and not hanker after things that did not belong to her. When she entered Cheng Lang¡¯s office, Xing Shu smelled the fragrance of coffee. Cheng Lang was a very finicky eater with extremely exacting tastes and habits. The coffee he drank was freshly ground. He was sitting in his chair with his hand¡ªthe one wearing the Buddhist bracelet¡ªon the ck table. ¡°President Cheng.¡± Xing Shuposed herself and called out. Cheng Lang pushed the document on the table over¡ªcrossed his arms¡ªand said in a businesslike manner, ¡°You didn¡¯t tell the truth in the conference room just now.¡± Xing Shu felt an inexplicable weight in her heart. She could not help but retort, ¡°How do you know that I¡¯m not telling the truth? Everyone agrees to invest in MOOL. Moreover, Miss Jin Yue is a shareholder of MOOL.¡± Cheng Lang asked, ¡°You think my investment in MOOL has got something to do with Jin Yue?¡± Xing Shu countered, ¡°Isn¡¯t it so?¡± Xing Shu instantly regretted saying it. She felt that she had been too impulsive. Just as she was about to say something to salvage the situation, the door of the office opened and Jian Yaochuan walked in with two senior management personnel. It seemed like they were going to have a meeting. After the two senior management personnel came in, they tactfully sat down on the couch and waited for Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang did not look at them. Instead, he stared at Xing Shu. ¡°Why do you think so?¡± Xing Shu sensed the gazes of the two senior management personnel, but there was no surprise in their eyes. They probably thought that she was discussing work matters with Cheng Lang and did not suspect her rtionship with Cheng Lang. Thinking of this, Xing Shu suddenly felt that she was being ridiculous. She said, ¡°If you¡¯re not doing this for Miss Jin Yue, then the MOOL project will have to be reevaluated. If you are asking for my opinion, I would suggest not to invest.¡± Her words were very straightforward. The two senior management personnel on the couch thought Xing Shu had lost her mind. They regretteding in at this time, afraid that they would be implicated by Xing Shu¡¯s words. Cheng Lang¡¯s expression did not change as he continued to ask, ¡°Reason?¡± Since she had already said it, Xing Shu no longer held back. ¡°The reason is the use where the founder has given up control. Isn¡¯t that enough? If the founder doesn¡¯t control thepany, who will be in charge of thepany¡¯s future development? Cheng Corporation Group? Wouldn¡¯t that mean that thepany spent arge sum of money to buy a business and not invest? The founder gave up his project so easily and valued only short-term profits. Even if Cheng Corporation Group invests a billion or two now and bes thergest shareholder, what about the other investors? With the mentality of MOOL¡¯s founder, he will allow anyone to invest as long as they have the funds. There are barely any shareholder restrictions. When Cheng Corporation Group takes over, doesn¡¯t that mean that we have to face the risk of thepany¡¯s shares being sold at will? In this way, can thepany still develop?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s words coincided with Cheng Lang¡¯s concerns. When he saw that the founder was willing to give up control, Cheng Lang held back on investing in it. That was why he said what he said to Jin Yue. He had suggested investing in MOOL during the meeting to see if the founder would take the initiative to contact him. If the founder did not give up control of thepany, he would not have to worry about MOOL¡¯s future development. After all, no one knew its future direction better than the founder. However, it was obvious that the founder did not realize this problem. Jin Yue¡¯s reply was that the founder was contacting several other venture capital firms. The office was very quiet and everyone barely dared to breathe. Cheng Lang only spoke after a long time. He said to Xing Shu, ¡°Come overseas with me at the beginning of next month.¡± This was the second time he wanted to bring Xing Shu on a business trip. Xing Shu was dumbfounded. Everyone in thepany knew about her participation in the auctionst time. Many people were guessing what Cheng Lang thought of her. Now that Cheng Lang was going to take her on a business trip again, it seemed like he was really not worried about causing a scandal between the two of them.. Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Avoiding Suspicion Chapter 115: Avoiding Suspicion Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios However, Cheng Lang may not be worried, but Xing Shu was. She refused. ¡°President Cheng, if it¡¯s for MOOL, I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need for me to go on this business trip. As long as the founder doesn¡¯t change his mind, I don¡¯t agree to invest.¡± Cheng Lang asked, ¡°Xing Shu, what are you resisting?¡± His topic changed so quickly that Xing Shu could not react for a moment. She took half a second to recover and waved her hand. ¡°President Cheng, I¡¯m not resisting the business trip. I just¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, Cheng Lang stopped her. ¡°If you¡¯re not resisting the business trip, then you¡¯re resisting me and trying to avoid suspicion?¡± Xing Shu waspletely dumbstruck. The two senior management personnel were still sitting on the couch. She pretended to be puzzled. ¡°President Cheng, what are you talking about?¡± Just then, Jian Yaochuan coughed and raised his hand to signal to the two senior management personnel who promptly stood up and left. Before they left, they heard Cheng Lang say coldly to Xing Shu, ¡°Avoid suspicion with me. Can you?¡± The door closedpletely, and they could not hear a single sound. Cold sweat broke out on the foreheads of the two senior management personnel. They looked at each other. They did not get to where they were without knowing what was discretion¡ªthey had to keep their mouth shut about the rtionship between Xing Shu and Cheng Lang. In addition, their attitude towards Xing Shu in the future¡­ At least before Cheng Lang got tired of Xing Shu, they had to y nice and suck up to her. When Xing Shu heard the door close, she heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Young Uncle, aren¡¯t you afraid that they¡¯ll spout nonsense?¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°People who got to this position will have basic judgment.¡± Xing Shu took her hat off him. She suddenly thought of the phone call he had made when she was having dinner with Jin Mo. A subtle glimmer of hope suddenly rose in her heart. Did he mind that she had a meal with Jin MO? Was that why he sent the messages and called? However, Xing Shu was afraid to ask. She was afraid that she was overthinking it. However, she had a question to ask. ¡°Young Uncle, Is it true that the Cheng and Jin families are proposing a marriage alliance. Are you going to marry Jin Yue?¡± Xing Shu thought that if Cheng Lang cared about her even a little, he would give a negative answer. However, Cheng Lang said, ¡°I¡¯m considering.¡± These words hit Xing Shu¡¯s heart, calming her down instantly. However, she could not help but ask, ¡°I heard that Miss Jin Yue is a shareholder of MOOL. What if she asks you to invest in MOOL?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°I¡¯ll refuse.¡± Xing Shu smiled. It seemed that a marriage alliance could not change Cheng Lang¡¯s principles after all. He was too cold and distant. Ordinary people¡¯s feelings basically did not exist for him. Even if it were a request from his prospective spouse, he would not agree as long as he felt that it was unreasonable. ¡°Buddha on Earth¡± was still the same¡ªperched high up on the altar and untainted. Xing Shu was a person who was good at adjusting her emotions. She threw that mote of romantic feeling to the back of her mind and analyzed MOOL seriously. ¡°Thepany¡¯s founder is a genius, but even a genius can fall prey to amon problem¡ªfocus on capital andck the quality of service.¡± There are different types of entrepreneurs. Some people only enjoy the joy of creation and like the feeling of their creation being snatched up by others. They enjoy being praised by everyone. Some entrepreneurs hope that the things they developed could serve more people and bring change to more people. Obviously, the founder of MOOL was the former. Xing Shu realized that Cheng Lang hade to her side and was looking at her. Xing Shu was puzzled. Before she could ask, he grabbed her wrist and walked towards the nap room. ¡°President Cheng?¡± In the next second, Xing Shu was pinned against the bed in the nap room. She was utterly dumbstruck. They were still at work. What was Cheng Lang trying to do?Just as she was about to get up, Cheng Lang wrapped his arms around her waist and carried her back. His hot breath purred beside her ear, and Xing Shu¡¯s heart thundered in her chest. ¡°President Cheng, it¡¯s working hours now.¡± Cheng Lang chuckled and rubbed her waist suggestively with his fingers. ¡°What is it you think I want to do to you?¡± Xing Shu: ¡°¡­¡± They were already on the bed. Other than hankypanky, what else could they do? Chat under the nket? Xing Shu did not want to get it on in the office. So, she forcefully diverted Cheng Lang¡¯s attention. ¡°President Cheng, I haven¡¯t finished speaking just now. Thest time I saw Ron, my conversation with him gave me a lot of inspiration. Although it¡¯s a little unfair topare the founder of MOOL to a business tycoon like Ron, I think a good founder should not only pursue money. I admit that the founder of MOOL¡¯s first foray was sessful as he attracted so many investments. But, hecks the good qualities that an entrepreneur should have. He¡¯s a good software developer, but he¡¯s not a qualifiedpany manager..¡± Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Is That All You Think About? Chapter 116: Is That All You Think About? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Talking to businessmen at Ron¡¯s level or watching their business speeches taught her a lot. In the years that Xing Shu had been in the Xing family, she had never had the chance to interact with people of this level. However, after being around Cheng Lang for a month, what she had seen was enough for her to upgrade her knowledge base after digesting it. Cheng Lang¡¯s hand was still on Xing Shu¡¯s waist. Xing Shu surprised him at every turn. She had improved so much, and she was so smart. She had a sharp sense of things. Nie Heng always disdainfully said that Xing Shu was just a mistress or ything, but Cheng Lang knew that she was not. She was an eagle locked in a cage, eager to break free and soar in the sky. As long as she broke free from the restraints of the cage, the sky¡¯s the limit. The so-called engagement and the appearance of a socialite should not trap and restrain her. She should have her own world. This was the first time Cheng Lang was thinking about a woman¡¯s future. The corners of his lips subconsciously curled up. Xing Shu keenly captured his emotions and knew that Cheng Lang was in a good mood, so she took the opportunity to make a small request. ¡°Young Uncle, do you still remember the vi you gave me?¡± Cheng Lang chuckled. ¡°Huh?¡± Xing Shu pretended not to notice the mockery in Cheng Lang¡¯s tone. She exined, ¡°It¡¯s the vi you promised me when you first took charge of thepany. You said that it was a greeting gift for me. I wanted to sell the vi, but Cheng Xingyang kept putting off the transfer of the property deed. Will you help me urge him? My words fall on deaf ears.¡± The two of them were lying on the bed. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were closed. His eyshes were long, and his skin was very fair, like a perfect sculpture. Xing Shu turned to face him. When he did not speak, she could not help but reach out and pull his sleeve. Her fingers were grabbed by Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang said, ¡°Shall I call him now?¡± Xing Shu asked, ¡°Young Uncle, why didn¡¯t you ask me what I want the money for?¡± After all, it was more than 20 million yuan. Cheng Lang: ¡°Your money, your say.¡± Xing Shu felt that her skin was already thick enough, but she did not expect Cheng Lang¡¯s to be even thicker. That vi was bought by Cheng Xingyang usingpany funds and given to Xing Linlin. But, Cheng Lang was very thick-skinned and regifted it to her just like that. Xing Shu chuckled. She liked it when Cheng Lang was devilish. ¡°Okay. Make the call then. I don¡¯t want Xing Linlin to stay there for a day longer.¡± ¡°Sleep first.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s tone was indifferent. He closed his eyes again. Xing Shu had a different interpretation of ¡°sleep¡±. Her fingers tentatively unbuttoned Cheng Lang¡¯s shirt. Her hands were then grabbed. Cheng Lang asked with a smile in his eyes, ¡°What are you doing?¡± Xing Shu was puzzled. ¡°Aren¡¯t we going to sleep?¡± Cheng Lang chuckled again. ¡°Xing Shu, is that all you think about?¡± Xing Shu was stunned for a moment. When she recovered, she was embarrassed. Cheng Lang¡¯s words made it seem like she was very horny, but it was clearly his meaning between the lines that made people misunderstand! Xing Shu retracted her hand and deadpanned, ¡°I just feel that if I don¡¯t sleep with you now, it would be very disrespectful to that perfect body of yours.¡± Cheng Lang let out a muffledugh. The joy in hisughter was obvious. He hugged Xing Shu tightly and pressed his forehead against her shoulder. This hugging posture felt inexplicably warm. Xing Shu could not help but raise her hand and touch Cheng Lang¡¯s head. His hair was hard and a little prickly. A man¡¯s head and a woman¡¯s waist were very intimate ces. Xing Shu¡¯s heart softened and she touched him again reluctantly before retracting her hand. The sunlight outside the window was very warm. When it shone into the room, it felt like time had passed peacefully. Xing Shu¡¯s breathing could not help but lighten. She had burned the midnight oil the night before to prepare the document. Then, there was thete-trip to the welfare homest night. Now that she was under the sun, she felt sleepy. She slowly closed her eyes and snuggled up to Cheng Lang out of habit. There were very dark circles under her eyes. Cheng Lang tilted his head to look at her and pulled up the duvet. If someone had told him in the past that he would lie on the bed in the nap room with a woman, Cheng Lang would never have believed it. The office was a workce, and the nap room was his private domain. No one was allowed to enter. However¡ªin this moment¡ªhe could see Xing Shu¡¯s face when he tilted his head. This experience was very novel to Cheng Lang. He did not know what it was that he felt for Xing Shu. In the past, Old Master Cheng¡¯s evaluation of Cheng Lang was that he was very smart, but he could not learn how to love and did not know what love was.. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: I’ll Bring You to Meet Male Models Chapter 117: I¡¯ll Bring You to Meet Male Models Trantor:?As Studios??Editor:?As Studios Fortunately, it was very quiet outside. But when Xing Shu walked out, she met the eyes of Jiang Yao who was reading a magazine on the couch. Jiang Yao had a lollipop in her mouth. She stared agape at Xing Shu and then at the nap room behind her, as the lollipop instantly fell to the ground. ¡°Xing Shu?!¡± She stood up as if she had seen a ghost. ¡°Were you sleeping in Young Uncle¡¯s nap room just now?¡± Jiang Yao rubbed her eyes again, as if she wanted to confirm if it was a hallucination. Although she knew that Xing Shu had slept with Cheng Lang, she also knew that Cheng Lang was very fastidious and extremely particr about things, especially his possessions. For example, the office was a workce. Other scions liked to role-y in the office, but Cheng Lang was definitely not such a person. Jiang Yao took a while to recover before picking up the lollipop on the ground and throwing it into the trash can. She sighed. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect a day woulde when Young Uncle is hiding a woman in the office.¡± Xing Shu did not expect anyone to be there and felt very ufortable. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Jiang Yao sized up Xing Shu and snorted. ¡°It¡¯s my birthday today. I¡¯m here to ask Young Uncle for a birthday gift.¡± Xing Shu looked embarrassed. ¡°Really? Happy birthday.¡± Jiang Yao sat back on the couch. ¡°Birthdays are boring. The male celebrity I told you aboutst time became very forward after he learned of my identity. It was not challenging at all. His tant yearning to climb up the socialdder nauseated me, so I dumped him. In the end, there was no one to apany me on my birthday. I¡¯m very lonely.¡± Xing Shu recalled the gossip between Jin MO and Jiang Yao. However, Jiang Yao and Jin MO did not interact much at Sunset Bar thest time. So, was what Cheng Xingyang said true? Jiang Yao¡¯s gazended on Xing Shu as she said meaningfully, ¡°I wanted to treat you to a drinkst time, but you bailed on me. Why don¡¯t you make it up to me today on ount of my birthday?¡± At Jiang Yao¡¯s words, Xing Shu could not refuse and nodded. Jiang Yao immediately perked up and made a call to book a private room. ¡°The male models in Sunset Bar are the best in the city. You¡¯ll know when you see them.¡± Just then, the door of the office was pushed open. Cheng Lang and Jian Yaochuan appeared at the door and heard Jiang Yao¡¯s words. Jiang Yao quickly stood up and looked up at Cheng Lang, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. ¡°Young Uncle, where¡¯s my birthday gift?¡± It had not been long since she asked Cheng Lang for pocket money, but she was still as self-righteous as ever. Cheng Lang had never been stingy with her in the past. But this time, he only ced a document on the table and said lightly, ¡°None.¡± Jiang Yao froze and took two steps forward. ¡°None? Why? Young Uncle, I haven¡¯t caused any trouble recently. I didn¡¯t even get the male celebrity I wanted to date. I¡¯ve been staying at home obediently for the past two days.¡± She cried with an aggrieved expression. ¡°You don¡¯t know how bored I¡¯ve been recently. Everyone in the Beijing upper-ss circle don¡¯t like me and even spread rumors about me. Cheng Xingyang is the worst! He actually said that I¡¯m like this because of Jin Mo. I¡¯m so aggrieved. Jin MO and I have barely spoken at all!¡± She pretended to wipe the corners of her eyes and carefully observed Cheng Lang¡¯s expression. Cheng Lang frowned and was silent for a few seconds before taking out a credit card. ¡°Don¡¯t always spend money on men. If you would get a boyfriend like in a normal rtionship, no one would dare to say that about you.¡± Jiang Yao put away the credit card and said self-deprecatingly, ¡°Who would dare to date me like in a normal rtionship? When they hear my name, they want to poke their eyes out.¡± As Xing Shu listened to Cheng Lang and Jiang Yao¡¯s conversation, she finally knew that the rumor between Jiang Yao and Jin MO was fake. With Jiang Yao¡¯s personality, she probably would not like Jin MO¡¯s personality of being able to sacrifice everything for art¡ªJiang Yao herselfcked a sense of security. ¡°Young Uncle, I¡¯ll bring Xing Shu out for a drink then. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t invite any male models to join us!¡± Jiang Yao thought about it and realized that she must have offended Cheng Lang by saying that she wanted to invite male models to join them. Cheng Lang was extremely fastidious and particr about his possessions¡ªthe woman he had touched and was still interested in was not to be touched by other men.. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Feel Like She Has Hit the Jackpot Chapter 118: Feel Like She Has Hit the Jackpot Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Jiang Yao then pulled Xing Shu away and left. After entering the elevator, she suddenly touched her chin and asked Xing Shu, ¡°Have you slept with Cheng Xingyang?¡± Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang had been engaged for many years and were both adults. Although Cheng Xingyang was a scumbag, he was not bad-looking. Xing Shu asked, ¡°Would you believe me if I said no?¡± Her tone was indifferent. She was already prepared to be mocked by Jiang Yao, but Jiang Yao replied, ¡°Yes.¡± She put the credit card Cheng Lang gave her into her bag with a serious expression and said, ¡°You don¡¯t love Cheng Xingyang, and he doesn¡¯t have what it takes to make you give yourself to him. You got together with my uncle because there¡¯s only one man like him in the city. Any woman who has bedded him will feel like she has hit the jackpot.¡± Xing Shu was curious. ¡°How do you know that I haven¡¯t known Cheng Xingyang in the biblical sense before?¡± Jiang Yao said, ¡°Because of the way you look at Cheng Xingyang. It¡¯s not like I haven¡¯t seen you and Cheng Xingyang together before. You can¡¯t hide the look in your eyes when you like someone. You¡¯re good to Cheng Xingyang because he¡¯s your fianc¨¦, that¡¯s all.¡± Jiang Yao looked happy-go-lucky, but she was very perceptive. The elevator went straight to the underground parking lot. Jiang Yao had changed her car again¡ªto a very shy red convertible. Xing Shu sat in the front passenger seat. As soon as she put on her seatbelt, Jiang Yao handed her a candy. Xing Shu thanked her. She remembered that it was Jiang Yao¡¯s birthday today and she had not prepared a birthday gift for her. Jiang Yao waved her hand indifferently. ¡°It¡¯s fine. There¡¯s no need to prepare any in the future either. My birth is not a glorious thing. My mother wishes that I was never born. Other than Young Uncle, no one has ever given me a birthday gift.¡± Jiang Yao said it casually and started the car. Xing Shu did not ask further. She did not want to delve into the so-called secrets of the wealthy. The car stopped at Sunset Bar. The valet¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Jiang Yao. ¡°Hello, Miss Jiang.¡± Jiang Yao took out a thick wad of cash from her bag and stuffed it into the valet¡¯s clothes. She had always been generous with her tips, and the valets at Sunset Bar liked her very much. The valet chatted happily with Jiang Yao before parking the car with a smile. Xing Shu stood beside Jiang Yao the entire time. When she saw the person not far away, she frowned. It was Liu Chun, and she was apanied by several socialites. Xing Shu¡¯s position was very conspicuous. It was mainly because Jiang Yao was not a low-key person. The moment she arrived, she dragged Xing Shu to the center. As soon as Liu Chun saw Xing Shu, she immediately pursed her lips and said mockingly, ¡°Oh, I was wondering who it is. I heard that the Cheng family is going to annul your engagement? Shouldn¡¯t you be bawling your eyes out at home? You¡¯re still out and about and in the mood for drinks?¡± The photographs of Xing Shu and Jin MO had already spread throughout the Beijing upper-ss circle. Everyone knew that she had made Cheng Xingyang a cuckold and loved such scandals of a wealthy family. They jumped at the chance to deride her in person. ¡°Haha, so this is Xing Shu? The one who had a meal with Jin MO?¡± ¡°You¡¯re engaged to Cheng Xingyang, yet you¡¯re still fooling around outside. How shameless.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Birds of a feather flock together. She hangs out with Jiang Yao¡­ So, she can¡¯t possibly be decent.¡± Not only did these people diss Xing Shu, but they also dragged Jiang Yao in. Jiang Yao instantly saw red and pped Liu Chun. ¡°Are you nuts? We¡¯re here for a drink. Why are you yakking in my face? Do you think you¡¯re some kind of angels?¡± The crisp sound of the p interrupted their derision. Liu Chun covered her face in disbelief. She did not expect Jiang Yao to be so unreasonable. She was not the one who said it. Why did she p her? Liu Chun¡¯s chest heaved violently in indignation. When she saw Xing Shu¡ªwho was watching the show¡ªshe suddenly found an outlet to vent her anger. ¡°Xing Shu, what are you looking at? Are you very happy to have your engagement annulled?¡± She could not afford to provoke Jiang Yao, but she still berated Xing Shu without a care. Xing Shu smiled. ¡°Annulled? Xing Linlin told you? If someone like me¡ªwho has an official engagement¡ªis mocked for annulling the engagement because of a cheating fianc¨¦, then what about Xing Linlin? She slept with Cheng Xingyang and became a mistress to an engaged man. Shouldn¡¯t she be put to death?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s words drew their ire. How could Xing Linlin be a mistress?! Liu Chun sneered, ¡°There¡¯s proof¡ªphotos¡ªof you having a meal with Jin Mo. Moreover, Cheng Xingyang has already admitted that you¡¯re very unbing. How dare you spread rumors about Xing Linlin now? You¡¯re really shameless..¡± Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Compensation Chapter 119: Compensation Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu frowned. Cheng Xingyang said that she was unbing? She felt her stomach churning again. She looked at Liu Chun¡¯s arrogant face and snorted. ¡°I remember that you still owe me an apology, right?¡± At the mention of this, Liu Chun¡¯s face darkened. ¡°You want me to apologize? Dream on. As long as my cousin bids my cousin-inw, I won¡¯t have to do anything. Xing Shu, don¡¯t even think about riding roughshod over me!¡± Just then, Nie Heng¡¯s car came to a stop beside them. Liu Chun¡¯s neck was held high and she looked as if her backer had arrived. Nie Heng had just gotten out of the car and did not know what had happened. Nie Xi was with him, and followed him impatiently. They looked like they were having an argument. When they saw so many people standing here, their faces froze. Liu Chun was the first to react. ¡°Cousin-inw!¡± The corners of Nie Xi¡¯s mouth twitched mockingly. Nie Heng did not care about what Nie Xi thought. Instead, he looked at the crowd and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± His expression was very impatient. Liu Chun did not dare to trouble him with such a small matter. She tried to grab Nie Heng¡¯s sleeve coquettishly, but Nie Heng avoided her. He looked at Liu Chun coldly and said, ¡°I told you before ¡ªI¡¯m only willing to talk to you because of Liu Xiangru. Don¡¯t be shameless.¡± Liu Chun¡¯s face instantly turned pale as she did not expect Nie Heng to be so brusque. After hesitating for a few seconds, she lowered her head aggrievedly. ¡°It¡¯s all Xing Shu¡¯s fault. She wants me to continue apologizing to her.¡± Xing Shu also looked at Nie Heng. Her tone was indifferent as she said, ¡°President Nie, you won¡¯t forget what you promised, right?¡± Nie Heng was frustrated. He grabbed his suit jacket and was about to walk into the bar. It was obvious that he did not want to get involved at all. Liu Chun panicked and quickly followed him. ¡°Cousin-inw, Cousin should have called you. She said to let this matter rest.¡± Xing Shu snorted when she heard that. She raised her voice. ¡°Let this matter rest? Just because Miss Liu said so? Was she the person you tried to disfigure? This Miss Liu is so presumptuous. She thinks everything can be swept under the carpet just because she said so?¡± Liu Chun¡¯s face flushed red with anger. ¡°You!¡± She could not win against Xing Shu, so she could only look at Nie Heng expectantly. Nie Heng¡¯s face darkened. He would not allow anyone to say anything bad about Liu Xiangru. He looked at Xing Shu warningly. ¡°Xing Shu, enough is enough.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s gaze swept past Nie Xi. She felt that men were really heartless creatures. The woman he had been banging for many years was right beside him, but he was being protective of another woman. Hmph¡­ Was Liu Xiangru Nie Hengs true love? If so, why did he have to drag Nie Xi down with a sluggish rtionship? Nie Xi took out a cigarette¡ªlit it¡ªand slowly blew out a smoke ring towards Xing Shu¡¯s mocking eyes. Xing Shu wanted to see how far Nie Heng would go for Liu Xiangru. Nie Heng had never liked catfights between women. But his face was not at all out of ce when surrounded by a group of women. From a distance, Nie Xi and Xing Shu looked at each other. The two of them tacitly did not take the initiative to greet each other. Nie Xi pointed at the bar, indicating that she should go in first. Xing Shu nodded. She did not want Nie Xi to stay here and watch Nie Heng defend another woman. Nie Xi walked away, coolly leaving this mess behind. Nie Heng kept a straight face as he looked at Nie Xi¡¯s back and did not say anything. To him, Nie Xi was just a tool to vent his lust. How could she hold a candle to his true love, Liu Xiangru? Nie Heng pinched the space between his eyebrows. Jiang Yao was standing behind Xing Shu. He was indeed the one who had promised Xing Shu an apology. He took a deep breath and spoke to her with rare patience. ¡°Tell me, whatpensation do you want? As long as it¡¯s not too much, I¡¯ll give it to you.¡± Everyone present neard tnese words clearly. ¡®l¡¯ney were also very surprised tnat Nie Heng did not re up. After all, he had always had a bad temper. Liu Chun was also very puzzled, but she realized that Nie Heng was backing her up. It seemed that Nie Heng cared about her cousin¡ªLiu Xiangru¡ªthe most. Thinking of this, she straightened her back, and her brows were filled with smugness. She did not believe that Xing Shu would dare to ask forpensation; she was not disfigured after all. If she kept harping on this matter, she would only offend Nie Heng. Those who offended Nie Heng would note to a good end. The others thought the same. Even Jiang Yao felt that Xing Shu would get the short end of the stick. However¡ªin the next second¡ªshe heard Xing Shu say without hesitation, ¡°30 million yuan. Transfer the funds to me immediately and I can forgo her apology..¡± Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Let’s Go and Watch a Show Chapter 120: Let¡¯s Go and Watch a Show Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Nie Heng¡¯s heart sank. It was not because of the money, but he was indignant at being extorted by Xing Shu in public. He had been a shark in the corporate world for so many years. When had he ever suffered such a loss? The crowd fell silent. Someone had already secretly recorded the scene with her cell phone and sent the video to friends. Everyone felt that Xing Shu had a death wish. Even Liu Chun could not help butugh at Xing Shu¡¯s ignorance. Xing Shu actually dared to ckmail Nie Heng. How dare she! However¡ªto everyone¡¯s surprise¡ªNie Heng took out his check book and signed it calmly. Then, he walked over to Xing Shu and said, ¡°Bear this mind I¡¯ll pay you on ount of Cheng Lang this time. But the day that Cheng Lang dumps you is the day that I kill you.¡± Only the two of them could hear this. To the others, it was just a brief moment of them in close proximity. Nie Heng walked towards the bar. Xing Shu put away the check for 30 million yuan and ced it in her bag. Jiang Yao was dumbfounded. After a few seconds, she gave Xing Shu a thumbs up. ¡°You¡¯re bada*s! An apology worth 30 million yuan! But, how dare you ask? Nie Heng looked like he wanted to strangle you to death. I was scared to death just by watching from the sidelines, okay? Feel my hands¡ªthey are sweaty.¡± Nie Heng was a loose cannon. There was a tacit rule in Beijing¡ªone would rather provoke a fruitcake than Nie Heng. However, Xing Shu actually dared to bell the cat with Nie Heng. She was simply intrepid! Even the others gave Xing Shu weird looks. She was not afraid of Nie Heng and even dared to extort money from him. How could they still give Xing Shu grief? Everyone was silent. Even Liu Chun pursed her lips with a dark face. If she had known this would happen, she would have apologized to Xing Shu and not let her earn 30 million yuan for nothing! Liu Chun was indignant and hated Xing Shu even more. ¡°Xing Shu, are you such a money-grubber? Xing Linlin is right. You¡¯re a b*tch!¡± Xing Shu was in a good mood after getting the 30 million yuan. In addition to the money from selling the vi, she had 50 50million yuan in her hand. It was enough for the welfare home to move to a good location. She did not expect Nie Heng to be so generous. Since she was in a good mood, she did not care about Liu Chun¡¯s provocation. Instead, she looked at Jiang Yao. ¡°It¡¯s your birthday today. I didn¡¯t prepare a gift. Why don¡¯t I bring you to watch a good show?¡± Jiang Yao enjoyed schadenfreude. Moreover, she had alsoe to realize that when Xing Shu wanted to, her strikes were blitzkriegs. Therefore, her eyes lit up. ¡°What good show?¡± Xing Shu got into Jiang Yao¡¯s sports car. Jiang Yao sat in the driver¡¯s seat tactfully and said eagerly, ¡°Come on,e on. What good show are we going to watch?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°Go catch them in the act. Help me take a few photos and post them to your socialite group chat. When the timees, it will definitely blow up. How about it? Are you interested?¡± The sky was already dark, and traffic was getting busy on the road. Xing Shu knew Xing Linlin¡¯s personality very well. Xing Linlin got grief at the welfare home yesterday and would definitely cling onto Cheng Xingyang in the recent days, whinging about it as she jumped his bones. This would be the perfect time to catch the two of them at the vi. Jiang Yao¡¯s eyes were wide as saucers. She patted Xing Shu¡¯s shoulder. ¡°That¡¯s my girl! You lead the way, I¡¯ll drive! Let¡¯s go!¡± Xing Shu navigated to the vi in the suburbs. En route, Jiang Yao even asked with concern if they should call a locksmith in advance. Xing Shu refused. ¡°No need. The vi¡¯s security password is Xing Linlin¡¯s birthday.¡± When Jiang Yao saw Xing Shu¡¯s affirmative answer, she knew that she must have been there before. She could not help but feel sorry for Xing Shu. How could she feel good at witnessing her fianc¨¦ and her nominal sister in bed? She stepped on the elerator all the way and arrived at the vi 20 minutester. Xing Shu looked at the lights in the vi and sneered. She walked straight to the door and punched in Xing Linlin¡¯s birthday. The door opened. Jiang Yao was flushed with excitement. She raised her cell phone high and switched it to video mode. Xing Shu went straight to the second floor. As soon as she reached the corridor, she could hear Xing Linlin¡¯s moans. This was exactly the same scene as the first time Xing Shu discovered the affair between Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin. What was different now was her mood. She walked to thergest room ¡ªthe master bedroom. The door of the master bedroom was left ajar. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s voice was hoarse.. ¡°Linlin, your waist is still so small¡­¡± Chapter 121 - 121: Caught in the Act Chapter 121: Caught in the Act Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Linlin moaned, ¡°Xingyang, you said that you will annul your engagement to Xing Shu in two months at thetest. Is that true?¡± Cheng Xingyang replied, ¡°Of course. How can she hold a candle to you?¡± Xing Shu listened with mirth. The conversation this time was obviously much more restrained than the first time. The first time was a show deliberately put on by Xing Linlin for Xing Shu to see. She goaded Cheng Xingyang to speak ill of Xing Shu in every way possible¡ªbelittling Xing Shu as a prude and blockhead who did not know how to have fun. Xing Shu would never forget that sentence for the rest of her life. Cheng Xingyang leaned on Xing Linlin¡¯s body and kept moving. He even sighed, ¡°Linlin, you¡¯re still the most coquettish.¡± At that time, Xing Shu doted on Xing Linlin as if she was her biological sister. She thought that Xing Linlin was sweet and obedient, and did not expect her true colors to be so duplicitous. Xing Shu pulled back from the memories and raised her hand to push the door open. Jiang Yao reached her phone in and recorded the video of the two of them. She even took many photographs. Sensing that there was someone at the door, Xing Linlin screamed and pulled the nket over herself. Cheng Xingyang was scared out of his wits. When he saw Xing Shu, he gritted his teeth in embarrassment. ¡°Xing Shu, what are you doing?¡± Then, he saw Jiang Yao holding the cell phone. He was furious. ¡°Jiang Yao! How dare you record a video!¡± Jiang Yao blinked innocently and leaned closer to Xing Shu. ¡°Let¡¯s run while he¡¯s naked and can¡¯t chase us. The two of us can¡¯t beat him. I¡¯ve already sent the video to the group chat. I guarantee it¡¯s high-definition.¡± Xing Shu did not expect Jiang Yao to move so quickly. The corners of her mouth twitched. She patted Jiang Yaofortingly and looked at Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin, who were panicking on the bed. ¡°Do you need me to remind you again? This vi is mine. Now, please get lost.¡± Steam wasing out of Cheng Xingyangs ears. He did not expect Xing Shu toe to this vi. This vi indeed belonged to Xing Shu. Moreover, Young Uncle had just called not long ago. At this time, he did not dare to refute Xing Shu at all. He pursed his lips and stared into Xing Shu l s eyes. He suddenly thought that Xing Shu was jealous. Was that why she could not wait to chase after him for the vi? Was she trying to ruin his rtionship with Xing Lin1in?The moment this thought appeared, Cheng Xingyang could not control his thoughts. That¡¯s right. He came from a good family and was handsome. He had known Xing Shu for so many years and were childhood sweethearts. There was no reason for Xing Shu not to like him. Perhaps her coldness towards him previously was because she was just too sad? At the thought of this, Cheng Xingyangs heart softened. ¡°Xing Shu, stop making a fuss. I¡¯ve said before that it¡¯s normal for a man to have a side chick. If you make such a big fuss, you might not get anything in the end. Be good.¡± As long as Xing Shu was obedient, he could forgo annulling the engagement. As long as she took the initiative to please him and close one eye to the affair between him and Xing Linlin, he would continue to honor their engagement. He would even be fine with marriage. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, are you deliberately obtuse? Move out of my vi with Xing Linlin now and transfer the proceeds from the sale of the vi to me by tomorrow.¡± Xing Shu!s tone was very cold. She looked at Cheng Xingyang with undisguised disgust. Cheng Xingyang suddenly felt very upset. He did not like the way Xing Shu looked at him. His heart felt as if it had been cut by a Imife, painful and empty. Cheng Xingyang was silent and felt a sharp pain in his chest. Xing Linlin reached out and grabbed his wrist pitifully. ¡°Xingyang, it¡¯s all my fault. I didn¡¯t know Xing Shu woulde tonight¡­¡± Her words were so shameless that even Jiang Yao could not help but curse, ¡°Slut! You¡¯re bonking someone else¡¯s fianc¨¦, yet you¡¯re still so despicable and shameless. Disgusting!¡± She even spat at Xing Linlin, her face full of disgust. Not only Xing Linlin, but even Cheng Xingyangs face darkened. What right did Jiang Yao have to diss them? Was she any better? Xing Linlin seemed to have been stunned by Jiang Yao¡¯s vehement denunciation. She pursed her lips and lowered her head, not daring to speak. Tears streamed down her face. Although Jiang Yao knew about the affair between Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang, she had never interacted with Xing Linlin before. Now, she finally saw her true colors. Seeing that Xing Linlin was so arrogant before Xing Shu¡ªthe fianc¨¦e¡ªshe hit the roof. She asked Cheng Xingyang, ¡°Cousin, what exactly do you like about Xing Linlin? I remember she sucked at school. Then, she doesn¡¯t even bother to get a proper job after graduation. Which of her food and clothes weren¡¯t bought by the Xing family or you? You still treat such a covetous gold digger as a prized pony? You¡¯re really blind. Xing Shu, let¡¯s go! I can¡¯t stay in this filthy ce for a moment longer..¡± Chapter 122 - 122: ‘Creat 1–11m as My Brotner-m-law Chapter 122: ¡®Creat 1¨C11m as My Brotner-mw Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Linlin could not refute Jiang Yao¡¯s condemnation because what Jiang Yao said was the truth. Her college education was from a degree mill, and the job she had was a part-time job. However, would men value a woman¡¯spetence? They only valued whether a woman knew how to wheedle. Xing Linlin sneered at Jiang Yao¡¯s stupidity¡ªthe more Jiang Yao belittled her, the more embarrassed Cheng Xingyang would be. After all, men would not admit that they had bad taste. Moreover, Cheng Xingyang was a male chauvinist pig; he would never allow a woman to be morepetent than him. As expected¡ªwhen Cheng Xingyang heard Jiang Yao¡¯s words¡ªhe grabbed his pajamas and put them on. He strode over. He was very tall and his aura was oppressive. ¡°Jiang Yao, I think you have a death wish.¡± However¡ªbefore he could do anything¡ªXing Shu stood in front of Jiang Yao. Being red at by Xing Shu like this, the difort in Cheng Xingyangs heart surfaced again. ¡°Xing Shu, who do you think is to me for us getting to this point? You never liked me at all.¡± Admitting this fact was extremely upsetting for Cheng Xingyang. His eyes were red, but he could not bring himself to hit a woman. He said, ¡°I¡¯ll transfer the money to you tomorrow. Xing Shu, you¡¯ll regret it.¡± He looked at Xing Linlin. ¡°Linlin, put on your clothes. Let¡¯s go.¡± Xing Linlin was extremely indignant but she did not dare to disobey Cheng Xingyang. She had serviced Cheng Xingyang for so long and put on an act as an obedient lover. It was not easy for her to obtain a vi. But in the end, the vi became Xing Shu t s. Xing Linlin tasted blood in her mouth. She stumbled out of bed. When she passed by Xing Shu, she could not help but say, ¡°Xing Shu, do you think you¡¯ve won? Without this vi, Cheng Xingyang will buy me something else in the future,¡± She did not know that Jiang Yao had already sent the video and photographs to the WeChat group. She thought that she could still put on an act as the perfect victim. Little did she know that the video and photographs had gone viral in several WeChat groups in the Beijing upper-ss circle! Those who did not know Xing Linlin viewed the video and photographs repeatedly as if they were pornography. Those who knew Xing Linlin fell into a weird silence as they watched the video. In the past, everyone only saw Xing Linlin!s innocent side and did not know about the amorous affair between Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang. Moreover, Cheng Xingyang and Xing Shu t s engagement was not a secret. Judging from the video, Cheng Xingyang had cheated on Xing Shu with Xing Linlin for a long time? Xing Linlin was actually a mistress? In the upper echelon of the city, mistresses and illegitimate children were always despised. Xing Shu and Jin MO could be rumored to have an affair and make Cheng Xingyang a cuckold while Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin were caught in bed. Inparison, the evidence on Xing Linlin¡¯s unbing conduct was irond and left no room for denial at all! No one spoke in the WeChat group, so Xing Linlin did not know about this yet. When she asked why everyone was not talking, the group was strangely silent. Xing Linlin felt that something was amiss. In the past, whenever she spoke, someone in the group would always answer her. But now¡­ Xing Linlin sent another message, inviting them for afternoon tea tomorrow. The people in the group were on good terms. They loved to share gossip and show off their newly bought luxury cars, vis, and luxury goods. Xing Shu was the favorite cannon fodder for their gossip. Xing Linlin¡¯s WeChat group was very far away from the epicenter of the rich and powerful . After all, the few people in the epicenter had no time for gossip. Hence, everyone in this WeChat group was rich, but were idle and did nothing worthwhile in their lifemonly known as bums. Everyone belittled Xing Shu together because they wanted to make themselves feel better. After all, Xing Shu was the same age as them, but she was much more capable than them. After Xing Linlin sent the message, people in the group only replied after 10 minutes: ¡°Forget it. I have something on tomorrow.¡± ¡°Yeah, we¡¯re not going out.¡± ¡°Xing Linlin, what¡¯s going on between you and Cheng Xingyang? Cheng Xingyang is Xing Shu¡¯s fianc¨¦, right? Didn¡¯t you tell us that you only treat Cheng Xingyang as your brother-inw?¡± In the end, someone could not help but ask. After all, the video was too clear. It was impossible to deny it. Xing Linlin clenched her fists. In the past, no one had ever doubted her rtionship with Cheng Xingyang. What was going on tonight? Xing Linlin replied, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve always treated Cheng Xingyang as my brother-inw.. Chapter 123 - 123: I’m Tired Chapter 123: I¡¯m Tired Trantor: As Studios????? Editor: As Studios When they saw Xing Linlin¡¯s reply and thought of the undeniable video and photographs, everyone felt ufortable. The group fell silent again. No one spoke. Xing Linlin was so nervous that her palms were sweating, but she still did not understand what had happened. In the end, she had no choice but to contact someone she had a good rtionship with and ask her out for coffee in the afternoon. However, the other party replied quickly, ¡°You can ask someone else out. I don¡¯t have time.¡± When Xing Linlin saw the message on her phone, she thought that she was seeing things. In the past, when she wanted to get close to these rich heirs, she gave them expensive jewelry. Although they did notck money, they enjoyed receiving gifts. Some of them from stricter families especially liked to hang out with Xing Linlin because Xing Linlin was very generous. For example, the one who had rejected Xing Linlin just now. She had never rejected Xing Linlin in the past. Xing Linlin refused to believe it and sent another private message to another person. She tried four people in a row, and one of them even blocked her. The remaining few did not reply to her message. Xing Linlin had a feeling that something big had happened, but the most important thing now was tofort Cheng Xingyang before dealing with this group of frenemies. Xing Linlin put on a pitiful look, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Xingyang. Should I not have been with you back then? It made our rtionship awkward. Why don¡¯t we split up for a while?¡± This was Xing Linlin?s favorite move¡ªone step back today for two steps forward tomorrow. Cheng Xingyang gritted his teeth. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Linlin. I¡¯ve let you suffer. I¡¯ll buy you another house wherever you want.¡± This was exactly what Xing Linlin wanted to hear. So what if the man was nice to her? Only ta_ngible items gave her the greatest sense of security. When she was young, she was too poor. Later on, after witnessing life of the rich, she realized how important money was. Be it Cheng Xingyang or Xing Zewu¡ªshe would hint to them indirectly¡ªshe had suffered too much in the past and did not want to suffer anymore. As a man¡ªonce his male chauvinistic nature is at y¡ªhe would definitely satisfy all of Xing Linlin l s requests. Her clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry were almost all paid by Xing Zewu. The ce she lived and the luxury car she drove were all bought by Cheng Xingyang. Xing Linlin felt that Xing Shu was very stupid¡ªafter returning to the Xing family for so many years, she did not even get a decent house. Xing Linlin had always felt that her tactics were very brilliant, but tonight was the first time she had failed. She summarized the reason for her failure¡ªCheng Lang, the man standing at the top of the pyramid. As long as Cheng Lang had any pity for Xing Shu, Cheng Xingyang would have to act to Cheng Langs wishes. A trace of jealousy shed across Xing Linlin i s eyes. If only Cheng Lang was on her side. She heard that he would asionally go to Sunset Bar. It seemed like she had to try her luck there. ¡°No, don¡¯t waste your money. Just drop me off at the intersection in front. I don¡¯t want to stay in a hotel today. I¡¯ll go and look up a friend,¡± Xing Linlin lowered her head and wiped her tears as she uttered the aggrieved words. That vi was the only property under her name. Now that she suddenly lost it, she could only stay in a hotel. As a member of the Cheng family, Cheng Xingyang could not bring Xing Linlin back to the Cheng residence. Cheng Xingyang suddenly felt useless for making Xing Linlin suffer so much. ¡°Be good, don¡¯t cry. I¡¯ll find you a new vi immediately. Go to a hotel today and make do with it.¡± Xing Linlin said, ¡°I¡¯m ?tired, Xingyang.¡± These words pierced Cheng Xingyangs heart. He gripped the steering wheel tightly as guilt spread in his heart. If Xing Linlin was his fianc¨¦e, she definitely would not have to suffer this grievance. Cheng Xingyang said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Linlin.¡± Xing Linlin said, ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. I love you too much and am in this underground rtionship willingly. But I do want to go to my friend¡¯s ce tonight. Cheng Xingyang nodded and did not say anything else. He only hated Xing Shu even more in his heart. Before Xing Linlin got out of the car, he took gave her a credit card. ¡°Here¡¯s 10 million yuan. Take it aspensation.¡± Xing Linlin said, ¡°No, I can¡¯t ept it.¡± ¡°Take it. That vi was yours to begin with. I¡¯ll make it up to youter.¡± Cheng Xingyang left the credit card and drove away. Xing Linlin lowered her head with a hint of satisfaction in her eves as she Dut the credit card in her pocket.. Chapter 124 - 124: The Awkward Atmosphere Chapter 124: The Awkward Atmosphere Trantor: As Studios????? Editor: As Studios The friend Xing Linlin was going to look for was Liu Chun. Liu Chun was also in that group, but she had not replied to her message. This was too strange. She had just scrolled through Liu Chun¡¯s Moments and knew that Liu Chun was at Sunset Bar. She had to go and take a look for herself. Liu Chun did not feel too good either. She was still angry about the 30 million yuan. Most of her presentpany was in the same WeChat group. Everyone looked at their cell phones and were deep in discussion. ¡°No way. Is the person in the video Xing Linlin?¡± ¡°Oh my god, it¡¯s shot so clearly; it must be Xing Linlin. I didn¡¯t expect her to have such a rtionship with Cheng Xingyang.¡± ¡°Then isn¡¯t SHE the mistress? Oh my god, just how much of what she says is the truth?¡± As the discussion grew louder, Liu Chun also heard it. Coupled with Feng Jian¡¯s incident, Liu Chun felt that Xing Linlin was a very loyal person. When she heard everyone discussing Xing Linlin, she could not help but ask, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Someone replied, ¡°Liu Chun, look at the WeChat group. Cheng Xingyang was caught cheating on Xing Shu with Xing Linlin. The two of them were caught in the act¡ªin bed. There¡¯s a viral video that¡¯s circting in several WeChat groups.¡± Liu Chun felt that she had misheard. If someone in the Beijing upper-ss circle was exposed by such a video, how could she face others in the future? She whipped out her cell phone and saw the clearly-shot video. Her face fell. Everyone began to add insult to injury. ¡°I knew that Xing Linlin was shady. She only knows how to act pitiful. I¡¯ve long disliked her.¡± ¡°Xing Linlin and Xing Shu grew up together. How can she be any good? She asked me out for coffee just now, but I rejected her.¡± ¡°She asked me out too. Looks like she still doesn¡¯t know what happened. How embarrassing. If I hang out with her, I¡¯ll be dissed to no end.¡± Everyone in the Beijing upper-ss circle cared about their reputation the most. After Xing Linlin¡¯s video was circted widely, everyone would look at her differently in the future. Everyone merrily joined in the dissing of Xing Linlin. They were very engrossed in the vituperation when the door of the private room was pushed open and Xing Linlin stood at the door. Everyone¡¯s face froze. ¡®l¡¯he atmosphere was awkward. Xing Linlin was apanied by a server from the bar. She pretended to be generous as she carried her bag and waved her hand. ¡°I heard that you guys are having a gathering here. I was free, so I popped by to treat you to a drink.¡± The server wore white gloves and pushed a food cart filled with expensive wine over. The average price of these wines was more than 100,000 yuan. Xing Linlin really pushed the boat out this time, but she had just gotten 10 million yuan. Moreover, Cheng Xingyang had promised to buy a vi for her. This was only a few million yuan. She did not fee]. the pinch spending it now. In the past, everyone would butter Xing Linlin up when she was thisvish. But tonight, the atmosphere in the private room was very weird. Everyone was silent and avoided eye contact with her. Xing Linlin did not notice it at all. She walked in with her handbag. The girl closest to her quickly moved away. Xing Linlin was a little puzzled. She raised her head and make eye contact, but the other party did not look at her and treated her as if she were not there. Xing Linlin had never been treated so coldly before. She only felt exceptionally humiliated. When she first joined this clique, she put in a lot of effort to brown-nose and please them. She spent several years making them ept her. Why did it seem like their rtionship had regressed after not seeing each other for a night? Xing Linlin looked at Liu Chun and asked uncertainly, ¡°Did something happen? Liu Chun was also very embarrassed. The viral video had already been circted widely. Judging from things, it had just happened¡ªXing Linlin had just gotten out of Cheng Xingyangs bed. Thinking of this, Liu Chun felt disgusted all over. ¡°Nothing. Why are you here? Didn¡¯t you say you were busy when we asked you out?¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s face stiffened. Of course, she was busy. She was busy trying to please Cheng Xingyang in bed. But who would have thought that sh*t would hit the fan tonight? ¡°I¡¯m not busy now, so I came to join you guys.¡± A note of derision rang in the air. ¡°Of course you¡¯re not busy now. After all, you¡¯ve been caught in the act.¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s face turned pale in an instant, and she subconsciously tightened her grip on her handbag. ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand. If I did something wrong to make you unhappy, you can say it.¡± Xing Linlin had often pretended to be pitiful in the past. But tonight, she could feel that after saying this, the atmosphere in the private room became even weirder. She felt even more uneasy, and her hands were covered in sweat.. Chapter 125 - 125: Lusting After For a Long Time Chapter 125: Lusting After For a Long Time Trantor: As Studios????? Editor: As Studios Someone said, ¡°Xing Linlin, why are you still pretending? We¡¯ve all seen the video of you screwing Cheng Xingyang. You¡¯re really disgusting. You even asked Cheng Xingyang if he would break off his engagement with Xing Shu. It seems like you¡¯ve been screwing Cheng Xingyang for a long time, right? You¡¯re a mistress. You¡¯re no better than Xing Shu!¡± Xing Linlin felt like she could not breathe. Video? They saw the video ofher screwing Cheng Xingyang? If they saw it, how manypeople have seen it? She forced herself to maintain her dignity, but their gazes were like knives, cutting her to pieces bit by bit. She turned around to ask Liu Chun for help, but Liu Chun looked away. ¡°Xing Linlin, you should watch the video first.¡± Xing Linlin also wanted to see what the video was about. She whipped out her cell phone and indeed, the video was in other WeChat groups too. Discussion in the group was very intense. There were some rich yboys who made very vulgarments. ¡°Is this Xing Linlin from the Xing family? She looks quite innocent. I didn¡¯t expect her to be so slutty in bed.¡± ¡°I saw her at the bar. At the time, she deliberately spilled wine on me. Her tricks were too cheap. I didn¡¯t fancy her.¡± ¡°Cheng Xingyangs taste is so poor¡ªXing Shu is so much hotter. If he doesn¡¯t want to marry Xing Shu, quickly annul the engagement. I¡¯ve been lusting after Xing Shu l s face for a long time.¡± Although Xing Shu kept a low profile and did not attend many gatherings in the Beijing upper-ss circle, she had an unforgettable face. Men did not care about a woman¡¯s private life. Xing Shu l s face made it worth every while to bang her. It took Xing Linlin many years to make these rich heirs hate Xing Shu andbel her as a slut. However, she did not expect it to be her turn now. Those humiliating slurs were used on her now. She wanted to leave this private room; she could not take it anymore. Just as Xing Linlin was about to get up, the door of the private room was pushed open. Nie Xi appeared in front of everyone with a ss of wine in her hand. She sshed the wine at Xing Linlin. Xing Linlin¡¯s hair and body were covered in wine. She was trembling, but she did not know what to say. She had lost her dignitypletely. Nie Xi put down her wine ss and curled her lips. ¡°B*tch, you¡¯ve been fooling around with Cheng Xingyang behind Xing Shu l s back for so many years. I¡¯ve wanted to hit you for a long time.¡± Xing Linlin was at a loss for words. She hated Nie Xi so much! How did this happen? Shouldn¡¯t Xing Shu be the one who suffered all this? Her vision darkened, and she could not even see Nie Xi¡¯s face clearly. Nie Xi crossed her arms. When she saw the video, she could not hold it in anymore. Coincidentally, she was also at Sunset Bar tonight and saw Xing Linlin. ¡°Xing Linlin, who brought you out of the welfare home back then? Have you forgotten everything? The Xing family provided for you, gave you a good life and education. You¡ªon the other hand¡ªhad an affair with Xing Shu t s fianc¨¦ and even instigated him to annul the engagement. Aren¡¯t you desDicable? Look at how sluttv vou are in bed. Onlv Cheng Xingvang likes cheao trash like you.¡± These words were too ruthless. Everyone shrank their shoulders. They knew Nie Xi and that she was the adopted daughter of the Nie family, so they did not dare to intervene at all. Xing Linlin felt like her teeth were about to break from gritting her teeth. She looked at Nie Xi with reddened eyes. She wanted to ask Nie Xi and Nie Heng about their shameful rtionship, but her mouth was trembling so badly. She was so humiliated that she could not say a word. She wished she had note here tonight; then she would not be so humiliated. It was all Xing Shuts fault! It was all because ofher! She wanted to refute the video, but it was irrefutable. Xing Shu had ruined herpletely. Xing Linlin felt like her world had copsed. She had to leave this ce quickly. She did not understand why things had turned out like this. She was so flustered and confused that she did not dare to look at who was calling when her phone rang. When she took out her phone with trembling hands and saw Wu Minxia¡¯s name on the screen, she almost threw her phone out. She felt that Wu Minxia must have seen the video too. Her phone rang again and again. The Xing family was her bread and butter. How could she exin it? Xing Linlin was at a loss, but hiding was not a solution. She had to face it. Anyway, she had already lost her dignity and could no longer raise her head in the Beijing upper-ss circle. She might as well take a gamble and bet that the Xing family still had feelings for her and would not leave her in the lurch.. Chapter 126 - 126: Find a Mistress for Her Daughter Chapter 126: Find a Mistress for Her Daughter Trantor: As Studios????? Editor: As Studios Xing Linlin took a cab back to the Xing familys residence. She felt extremely ufortable the entire trip; it was as if she had been thrown into a pot of oil. When she arrived, she took a long time to mentally prepare herself before pushing the door open. The moment she entered, her tears fell. She could not salvage her reputation now, but she had to ensure she was still provided for. After all, she had yet to marry Cheng Xingyang. Even though Cheng Xingyang was quite generous to her and gave her a lot of money, a man¡¯s love could not be trusted. He might fall out with her at any time. Therefore, before she married Cheng Xingyang, she had to firmly hold onto the Xing family. ¡°Aunt, I¡¯m sorry. It was all a moment of folly. Xingyang was so sad that night, and we drank, so¡­¡± As Xing Linlin spoke, she could not help but cry again. She did not forget to attribute the affair between her and Cheng Xingyang to alcohol. Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai did not say anything. The viral video had spread too quickly, and almost everyone in the Beijing upper-ss circle knew about it. The rich wives who used to have high tea with Wu Minxia all said that she was muddle-headed¡ªshe let an outsider seduce her future son-inw. Wu Minxia was also furious. But at the sight of Xing Linlin¡¯s sad expression and the thought of that diary, she asked, ¡°Linlin, when did you and Cheng Xingyang¡­ In the past, Xing Shu had mentioned this matter, but Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai did not believe her. They had always thought that Xing Shu was lying. However, the truth was right in front of them now and there was irrefutable evidence. If that was the case, how much grievance would Xing Shu suffer? Wu Minxia immediately regretted it. At the same time, she med Xing Shu. Why couldn¡¯t they talk things out? Why did they have to make such a scene and make their family aughing stock? When Xing Linlin saw Wu Minxia¡¯s expression, she knew that if she did not put on a good act tonight, she would have no ce in the Xing family in the future. Her tears gradually fell. ¡°Aunt Wu, do you still remember that night when Xing Shu said that she had slept with a man? Xingyang drank too much that day, so we¡­ I know that alcohol isn¡¯t an excuse. No matter what, I¡¯m the one who let Xing Shu down.¡± Wu Minxia instantly heaved a sigh of relief. Subconsciously, she still believed Xing Linlin. It turned out that she and Cheng Xingyang got together at that time. Xing Shu said that she had slept with a man¡ªCheng Xingyangs pride would definitely not be able to stand the humiliation. So, it was normal for him to take to drinking. Wu Minxia had mixed feelings. On one hand, she med Xing Shu. On the other hand, she med Xing Linlin. However, she thought that since Cheng Xingyang would look for a side chick sooner orter, it might as well be Xing Linlin. No matter what, Xing Linlin was a psuedo-member of the Xing family. Wu Minxia said, ¡°Linlin, although you had slept with Cheng Xingyang, Xing Shu will be the one to marry Xingyang when the timees.¡± Xing Linlin slowly clenched her fists, and her eyes turned red. This was too humiliating! All of this was too humiliating! However, she still had to admit her mistake and pretend to be sincere ¡°I know. Xing Shu is so outstanding; she definitely deserves the best.¡± Her sincere apologypletelyforted Wu Minxia. Wu Minxia¡ªwho liked her to begin with¡ªsighed. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t cry anymore. I had wanted you to be our daughter-inw. But now¡­ Xing Shu probably doesn¡¯t feel good either. When shees back, I¡¯ll help you plead for leniency. Xing Linlin stood up with a choked voice and wiped the tears on her face. ¡°Aunt Wu, I¡¯ll apologize to Xing Shu in person. As for Cheng Xingyang, I wont contact him anymore.¡± Herst sentence was to test Wu Minxia. As expected, Wu Minxia¡¯s next words were simr to her guess. Wu Minxia said, ¡°Cheng Xingyang is still young and has a roving eye. Instead of letting other women get to him, he might as well be with you. But remember, Xing Shu will be his wife. Don¡¯t challenge Xing Shu about this, okay?¡± This was rare¡ªa mother who took the initiative to find a mistress for her daughter. Xing Linlin was indignant, but relieved. She knew that Wu Minxia did not want to make things too ugly. She nodded. ¡°Aunt Wu, don¡¯t worry. I know my ce.¡± Wu Minxia nodded in satisfaction. Realizing that her husband had not spoken, she nudged his shoulder. ¡°Say something.. What do you think about this?¡± Chapter 127 - 127: Leave the Capital Chapter 127: Leave the Capital Trantor: As Studios????? Editor: As Studios Xing Guotai¡¯s expression was forbearing. A man was more rational than a woman after all. He said, ¡°Dont you think this is too unfair to Xing Shu?¡± Wu Minxia did not expect Xing Guotai to say this. She looked embarrassed. ¡°I know It¡¯s a little regretful for Xing Shu, but Linlin has lived with us for so many years. YVhat do you think we should do about this?¡± Xing Guotai¡¯s gazended on Xing Linlin and sized her up. If only Xing Linlin were their daughter. This girl¡¯s personality was much better than Xing Shuts and she was more suitable to marry Cheng Xingyang. What a pity. Xing Guotai said, ¡°Linlin, we¡¯ll give you a sum of money. Leave the capital and don¡¯t contact Cheng Xingyang again.¡± His words were firm and brook no opposition. Xing Linlin¡¯s face instantly turned pale. She did not expect Xing Guotai to say this. She looked at Wu Minxia as if asking for help and realized that Wu Minxia¡¯s expression was also very ugly. ¡°Uncle Xing,? Her voice choked. Xing Guotai waved his hand and looked like he was unwilling to say more. Xing Linlin started to panic. She knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing, harder each time. ¡°Uncle Xing, Aunt Wu, I know I was wrong. I really do. Please, don¡¯t treat me like this, okay?¡± Wu Minxia¡¯s heart ached when she saw this. She wanted to help Xing Linlin up. But because of Xing Guotai, she could only sit on the couch and watch helplessly. ¡°I was wrong. I really am sorry¡­¡± Xing Linlin cried until she was covered in snot and tears. If the Xing family really left her to own devices, what should she do? Xing Zewu must have seen the viral sex video too, right? Would he also think that she was disgusting? She felt like she was about to copse. Be it physically or psychologically, everything she had worked so hard to achieve had be like this! Ifit wasn¡¯t for Xing Shu! Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. Her nails dug into her flesh and blood flowed. She wished she could perish together with Xing Shu! Her head had already bled from kowtowing, but she could not stop. She was afraid of being abandoned. She was already used to an extravagant life and had enough of being poor. If the Xing family did not give her mary support, she would be worse than a beggar. Therefore, she had to hold on to the Xing family tightly. Xing Linlin finally felt the difference between her and Xing Shu. She did not want to admit it¡ªXing Shu was clearly the one who had been abandoned by the Xing family, but she could rely on herself to survive. She was doing very well in Cheng Corporation Group and did not rely on the Xing family or her parents. Xlng Shu was a high-flyer who led a beautiful life. After realizing this, Xing Linlin hated Xing Shu even more. Why did Xing Shu have to monopolize all the good things in the world while she must live like a beggar and pray for others¡¯ Xing Linlin knelt on the ground like a criminal on trial, waiting for the moment the judge passed the sentence. The air pressure in the room was very low, and no one spoke. Just then, Xing Linlin¡¯s phone rang. She looked up at Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai in trepidation. As expected, the two of them gave a look of dissatisfaction. Xing Linlin was like a frightened bird. She hurriedly whipped out her cell phone and hung up. The call was from the director of Radiant Welfare Home, Feng Daxiang. Why would Feng Daxiangcall her at this time? Hmph, he must be looking for Xing Shu. After all, Xing Shu was the apple of his eye. She felt disgusted but had to patiently plead with Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai. ¡°Uncle Xing, I know that it¡¯s all my fault now that things havee to this. It¡¯s not that I can¡¯t bear to leave. I just.. I just can¡¯t bear to leave you¡­¡± She had to take another gamble now¡ªshe had to bet on Xing Guotai and Wu Minxia being soft-hearted! However, before Xing Guotai could say anything, the doorbell rang. Who woulde here at this time? The few of them looked puzzled until they saw Chen Ru. Chen Ru was livid. As soon as she entered, she saw Xing Linlin kneeling on the ground. She sneered, ¡°What a crowd.¡± Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai¡¯s faces immediately darkened. But due to Chen Ru l s status, they could only stand up politely. Chen Ru sat on the couch, her posture as if she was the host. ¡°About the annulment I raised the other time, how is it going? You¡¯ve seen the video. We don¡¯t dare to have a daughter-inw like Xing Shi-I.¡± Who knew when such a thing would happen again? If so, her son would be crucified again.. Chapter 128 - 128: Won ‘t Let a Mistress Marry Into the Family Chapter 128: Won ¡®t Let a Mistress Marry Into the Family Trantor: As Studios????? Editor: As Studios Wu Minxia and Xin Guotai did not agree with Xing Shu posting such a video. After all¡ªas the saying went¡ªdon¡¯t wash dirty linen in public. Now that the entire city knew about it, everyone was embarrassed. However, if they were to annul the engagement, what would happen to the business dealings between the Xing and Cheng families? Xing Guotai said, ¡°Madam Chen, this matter is indeed Xing Shu¡¯s fault. How about I get her to apologize to you? Chen Ru¡¯s face was filled with disdain. Apologize? Could an apology salvage her son¡¯s reoutation.P Chen Ru said, ¡°How much is Xing Shu¡¯s apology worth? It¡¯s all Xing Shu¡¯s fault that my son is being crucified. Xing Linlin is also from your family.¡± Xing Guotai and Wu Minxia¡ªwho had acted like elders in front of Xing Linlin¡ª were like two students who had made a mistake in front of Chen Ru. Chen Ru did not really hate Xing Linlin¡ªbut now that things hade to this¡ª someone had to take the fall. If Xing Linlin knew what was good for her and took the initiative to admit that she had seduced Cheng Xingyang who was not able to control himself, the public outcry would shift to Xing Linlin. Cheng Xingyang would be exonerated. However, Xing Linlin clearly did not realize this yet. Chen Ru sneered and looked at the three of them. ¡°Cheng Xingyang and Xing Shu¡¯s engagement must be annulled. As for his fiance¨¦, it won¡¯t be Xing Linlin. I won¡¯t let a mistress marry into the family.¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s face turned pale when she heard this. Chen Ru used to treat her well, but now she was saying this. Did she mean to give up on herpletely? Xing Linlin¡¯s fingers kept trembling. If Xing Guotai wanted to put her out to pasture¡­ If Chen Ru convinced Cheng Xingyang to cut ties with her, she would have no one to rely on. No, she still had Xing Zewu¡­ But after the video went viral, Xing Zewu did not call her. Any man would feel disgusted to see a sex video of the woman he liked screwing another man. Xing Zewu was a very prideful man. Xing Linlin was really flustered this time. Tears streamed down her face. She looked at Chen Ru and met her gaze. Chen Ru said, ¡°Xing Linlin, take the fall for this matter and cut off ties with Cheng Xingyang. Old Master Cheng will never let you marry into the family with such a video in existence.¡± Her words coincided with Xing Guotai¡¯s to a certain extent. Xing Linlin cried even more miserably. How did things turn out like this? She sobbed, ¡°Aunt Chen, I¡­ ¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you cant bear to leave Cheng Xingyang. Let me tell you, if you don¡¯t leave, you won¡¯t get a single cent in the future.¡± Chen Ru l s tone was very impatient. Xing Linlin choked, and a hint of embarrassment appeared in her eyes. Xing Guotai and Wu Minxia began to persuade Xing Linlin, ¡°Linlin, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll give you arge sum of money.¡± With Chen Ru l s words, the three of them were now on the same side. An unprecedented humiliation engulfed Xing Linlin¡¯s heart. She had worked hard for so many years toe to this?! She was really resentful! Her cell phone rang again¡ªit was still the director of Radiant Welfare Home, Feng Daxiang. Her intuition told her that the director must have something urgent. She pressed the answer button in a deadbeat manner and heard Feng Daxiangs anxious voice. ¡°Linlin, someone hase to our welfare home. It seems that a richdy lost her daughter back then. There¡¯s something wrong with your file. Come and correct it. If it¡¯s really you¡­ Linlin, you¡¯re the daughter of a prestigious family.¡± The daughter of a prestigious family? Xing Linlin thought that she had misheard. ¡°Director, are you confused?¡± ¡°Linlin, I¡¯m telling the truth. Now that theyre here, they want to do a paternity test immediately. We can¡¯t be careless about this,¡± Feng Daxiang said. Xing Linlin was not interested in this. She guessed that the daughter of a rich family had gone missing. As for how rich the family could be, it was definitely notparable to the Xing and Cheng families. She felt disappointed and her nose began to sting. However, Feng Daxiangs words echoed. ¡°Linlin, they refused to reveal their true identity. But let me tell you, their family is very eminent internationally; even better than the Xing and Cheng families. The missing girl has an elder brother who¡¯s been looking for his sister all these years. It¡¯s obvious that they really love this missing girl. As long as your information matches, you are set for the rest of your life. When the timees, it¡¯ll be your turn to help Xing Shu..¡± Chapter 129 - 129: Do a Paternity Test Again Chapter 129: Do a Paternity Test Again Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Eminent family? Xing Linlin caught the main point and her eyes lit up. ¡°Director, is what you said true? Feng Daxiang smiled. He sincerely hoped that these children in the welfare home would lead a good life. ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. If it¡¯s convenient for you now,e over quickly. Theyre asking for you very urgently. I¡¯ll secretly leak some news to you. The Nie family is the one helping to search for the missing girl. How bad do you think their family status can be if they can get the Nie family to help them?¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s heart was afire while the three people in the living room were staring at her. They were very dissatisfied that Xing Linlin was still on the phone, but Xing Linlin could not care less. After hanging up, she looked at Wu Minxia excitedly. ¡°Aunt Wu, the director, asked me to go back and do a paternity test again. I have to go back to the welfare home.¡± If she were really the missing daughter of a prestigious family, would she still have to eat crow and beg the Xing family? Who did the Xing family think they were?! Who did Xing Shu think she was?! In the future, these people would have to look up to Xing Linlin was brimming with excitement. But she was worried that it would turn out to be a wild goose chase, so she did not make it too obvious. When Chen Ru heard this, she sneered, ¡°What do you mean by doing a paternity test again? You can¡¯t possibly be the Xing familys daughter, can you? That would be hrious.¡± Chen Ru was just making a casual remark and mocking Xing Linlin. This stupid girl had caused so much trouble, yet she wanted to use such a ridiculous excuse to brush it off. She did not show Chen Ru any respect. However, Wu Minxia thought differently. Back then, both Xing Linlin and Xing Shu had both done a paternity test with Xing Guotai and it was revealed that her daughter was Xing Shu. Could it be¡­ ¡°Linlin, what do you mean?¡± Wu Minxia was instantly excited. She subconsciously thought of what she hoped for the most. This was also her wish for many years. Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes were filled with mockery. Perhaps when the time came, the Xing family would be beneath her status. Feng Daxiang had anxiously called her twice, so this matter was most likely true. However, she deliberately wanted Wu Minxia to misunderstand. She had been a lowly servant in the Xing family for so many years, but the Xing family actually abandoned her just like that. She was resentful and hated them! Didn¡¯t Wu Minxia always hope that she was the real daughter of the Xing family? Then, she would give them hope and give herself a way out. Xing Linlin felt her strength returning and immediately figured out her direction. If she wasn¡¯t the so-called daughter of a prestigious family, she would continue to be criticized and ridiculed by these people. However¡ªbefore the results came out ¡ªthe Xing family would definitely treat her carefully and not pursue the matter between her and Cheng Xingyang. If she were really the daughter of a prestigious family, she and Cheng Xingyang werepatible. Then, Chen Ru would want her to marry Cheng Xingyang as soon as possible. Even if the Xing family wanted to exact revenge on her, they would think again. This call came at the right time. Xing Linlin sneered in her heart. Before her new backer is confirmed, the Xing family was still useful. So, she deliberately said ambiguously, ¡°Aunt Wu, I¡¯m not very sure either. The director called me several times and asked me to go back quickly.¡± Wu Minxia quickly went forvvard. ¡°I¡¯ll go back with you to take a look.¡± Chen Ru was also puzzled. What was going on with the Xing family? Back then, the Xing family had brought Xing Shu back. Now, they were the first to suspect that Xing Shu was not their daughter? As an outsider, she could not help but think the same too. After all, if this was really the case, everything would be easy then. The three of them looked at each other. It was a rare tacit understanding. ¡°You all go take a look at the situation first. I¡¯ll be there soon,¡± Chen Ru said. She had other things to do now. She had to deal with that b*tch, Xing Shu! She had to pay the price for ruining her sons reputation! Xing Shu waspletely unaware of this. She was still in the vi in the suburbs, carefully sizing up the interior decorations of the vi. Xing Linlin was a hedonist. This vi was worth more than 20 million yuan, but there were oil paintings and various valuable decorations in the vi that cost more than 10 million yuan. Xing Shu had never felt that money came so easily. First, she had ripped 30 million yuan off Nie Heng. Then, she sold the vi for more than 20 million yuan. Coupled with the sale of the stuff in the vi, she managed to scrounge up 60 million yuan¡ªenough to relocate the welfare home. Xing Shu smiled and patted Jiang Yao¡¯s shoulder.. ¡°Do you know how to sell these things?¡± Chapter 130 - 130: Muddy the Water Chapter 130: Muddy the Water Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Before Xing Linlin could react, Xing Shu decided to sell the things first. These things must have been given to her by Cheng Xingyang. There would be no ownership rights at all. Even if Xing Linlin sued her, it would be useless. Jiang Yao¡¯s eyes lit up. She hade with Xing Shu to watch a good show tonight. She did not expect there to be a sequel. She did not have many friends in the Beijing upper-ss circle, but she knew many shady characters. So, she rmended one to Xing Shu without hesitation. This friend came very quickly. In less than an hour, he arrived with a truck and did an inventory check. He then found a buyer within half an hour and payment was received promptly. Xing Shu was surprised by the speed of the whole affair. Jiang Yao whipped out her cell phone and saw that several WeChat groups were hot in discussion. She could not help butugh. ¡°Xing Shu, look. Xing Linlin is famous now.¡± Xing Shu leaned closer and realized that Jiang Yao had joined more than 10 group chats and posted the video and photographs in eaclm Perhaps she was afraid that some people did not know Xing Linlin, so she specially tagged her name. The corners of Xing Shu¡¯s mouth twitched. She suddenly felt that she should not cross Jiang Yao¡ªthis woman was too scary. It was easy to imagine the dissemination power of so many WeChat groups. With so many people reposting, it soon reached Nie Heng and Jin Mo. There were only two WeChat groups that Nie Heng was in. When he saw the sex video, his fingers that were holding the wine ss paused for a moment. He looked at Jin MO, who had just sat down beside him. ¡°Isn¡¯t this Little Canarys fianc¨¦?¡± The video was very clear; there was no way he could not know it was Cheng Xingyang. Jin MO smiled gently. ¡®Yes, it¡¯s Cheng Xingyang. Was the video taken by Xing Shu?¡± Xing Shu did not look like someone who would do such a thing. Nie Heng sneered and immediately thought of Jiang Yao. ¡°It was probably Jiang Yao. Cheng Xingyang is her cousin; she sure is righteous.¡± He flipped his cell phone and smiled maliciously. ¡°So, Little Canarys fianc¨¦ has a side chick. No wonder she got involved with Cheng Lang. At first, I thought she wanted to use Cheng Lang to sleep her way up. I didn¡¯t expect her to be so scheming¡ª screwing Cheng Lang to exact revenge on her fianc¨¦.¡± Initially, Nie Heng did not like Xing Shu very much. But after watching this video, he suddenly felt that Xing Shu was quite interesting. He put away his cell phone and looked at Jin Mo. ¡°Rumors about you and Little Canary have spread like wildfire. Why didn¡¯t you rify it? In the past, when female celebrities had scandals with you, you rified immediately.¡± Jin MO smiled. His face was still gentle. But Nie Heng knew that although this man looked gentle, he was ck-bellied. Jin MO said, ¡°Nie Heng, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s very interesting? Jin Yue likes Cheng Lang¡­ Cheng Lang is screwing Xing Shu¡­ I¡¯m in a scandal with Xing Shu¡­ Xing Shu¡¯s fianc¨¦ is Cheng Langs nephew¡­ All these really muddy the water. When everything.s exposed, what a show that¡¯d be.¡± Nie Heng pushed a ss of wine to Jin MO and snorted coldly. ¡®You artistic people are so scheming. Didn¡¯t you tell Jin Yue about Xing Shu and Cheng Lang?¡± ¡°Why should I tell her? My sister is proud and arrogant. She has always treated Cheng Lang as her property. Once she finds out that Cheng Lang has a woman by his side, she will probably return to China immediately. When that timees, there will be turmoil. It¡¯s not easy for me to be sandwiched between her and Cheng Lang.¡± Jin MO meant that he did not want to cause trouble for himself. Nie Heng nodded and drank a ss of wine. He could not help but ask again, ¡°Is there something between you and Jiang Yao?¡± Jin MO frowned. ¡°It¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know how much Cheng Lang indulges Jiang Yao. Even if I really like Jiang Yao, Cheng Lang won¡¯t allow us to be together. Jiang Yao¡¯s shady mother has already forced Jiang Yao into such a state. A man who can be with Jiang Yao is definitely not someone like me¡ªone who will sacrifice oneself for art.¡± A man who could be with Jiang Yao had to give her a huge sense of security and pull her out of that abyss. However, Jin MO was not such a person. There was no such man in the entire Beijing upper-ss circle. Nie Heng did not say anything. They all knew about Jiang Yao¡¯s mother and why Jiang Yao became like this. This was also the reason why Cheng Lang indulged Jiang Yao so much. Jiang Yao¡¯s birth was regarded with contempt and nobody wanted her to be born at all; her birth was a mistake.. Chapter 131 - 131: People You Can’t Cross Chapter 131: People You Can¡¯t Cross Trantor:?As Studios??Editor:?As Studios The private room was very quiet. Nie Heng and Jin Mo hade out for a drink today. Nie Xi¡ªwho had gone into the bar first¡ªhad gone somewhere. Nie Heng did not look for her. He had never cared what Nie Xi was doing. Not long after, Nie Heng¡¯s cell phone rang¡ªit was Liu Xiangru. She rarely called him. Thest two times were because of Liu Chun. Just as Nie Heng pressed the answer button, Liu Xiangru¡¯s cough echoed from the other end of the line. Liu Xiangru was famous for being a sickly beauty. She rarely left the Liu family. Even when she attended gatherings, she would find a quiet ce to sit. After coughing, she said softly, ¡°Nie Heng, I heard from Liu Chun that you gave Xing Shu 30 million yuan?¡± Nie Heng acknowledged it and advised, ¡°Don¡¯t speak too quickly. Take care of your health.¡± Liu Xiangru asked, ¡°Did I cause you trouble? If I had known that Xing Shu would be so avaricious, I would have asked Liu Chun to apologize. She¡¯s impatient. She cried when she called me just now. I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯ll transfer the money to youter.¡± Nie Heng rubbed the space between his eyebrows. His gaze was gentle. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so calctive between us. If you dont want Liu Chun to apologize, then dont apologize. 30 million yuan is nothing. Dont worry.¡± Of course, Liu Xiangru knew that 30 million yuan was nothing to Nie Heng. However, when she thought about how Xing Shu had taken such a huge advantage, she felt ufortable. ¡°Even if it¡¯s Liu Chun¡¯s fault this time, you shouldnt have let others demand such an exorbitant price.¡± Actually, Liu Xiangru was testing Nie Heng. She could sense that Nie Heng¡¯s attitude towards Xing Shu was a little off. She did not know if it was because of what Liu Chun said, but she felt uneasy. If it were any other woman who threatened Nie Heng like this, they probably would not even live to see tomorrow. However, Xing Shu had ripped 30 million yuan off him and waspletely fine. ¡°Don¡¯t bother about Xing Shu anymore. Take good care of yourself.¡± It was impossible for Nie Heng to tell anyone about Xing Shu and Cheng Lang. If Old Master Cheng found out, Xing Shu would immediately disappear from the capital. ¡°Alright, then I won¡¯t ask anymore.¡± Liu Xiangru was a smart person. She would not deliberately make Nie Heng unhappy. She asked around about the Feng family¡¯s attitude towards Feng Jian and hoped that the Feng family would deal with Xing Shu. However¡ªto her surprise¡ªno one from the Feng family came forward to save Feng Jian. Therefore, Feng Jian was still locked up. After learning about this, Liu Xiangru could not sit on her hands anymore. She continued to ask around about the Feng family¡¯s attitude and heard that the Feng family was going to send Feng Jian overseas for studies. The official cover was studies; but in reality, it was exile. This was not umon in prominent families. Liu Xiangru panicked even more. Did the Feng family deal m?th it in such a way because FengJian offended Xing Shu? Then who was the person behind Xing Xing Shu did not know that she had attracted Liu Xiangru¡¯s attention. She and Jiang Yao had already gotten into the car and were about to leave the vi. Jiang Yao was in a very good mood tonight. The smile on her face never faded. When the traffic light turned green, she patted the steering wheel. ¡°Xing Shu, thank you so much. My birthdays have been a drag every year, but I¡¯m so happy today. If there¡¯s such a thing again, remember to contact me. Let¡¯s add each other on WeChat first.¡± Xing Shu added Jiang Yao on WeChat. When Jiang Yao saw the familiar profile picture, she smiled. ¡°Previously, Jin Yue went around asking who the person with the snowke profile picture was. I guessed that it was you at that time. Still, I didnt expect it to really be you.¡± ¡°Jin Yue?¡± Xing Shu was puzzled. Why would Jin Yue ask about her WeChat profile picture? ¡°That¡¯s right. Jin Yue asked in many WeChat groups. She probably asked everyone in the Beijing upper-ss circle, but no one admitted it.¡± Jiang Yao started the car and her expression became much more serious. She reminded Xing Shu, ¡°In the capital, Jin Yue and Liu Xiangru are both quite powerful. Dont cross them. Otherwise, if Young Uncle doesnt want you anymore, they can crush you with a finger.¡± Although Xing Shu hade to the capital at the age of 10, she did not know much about the Beijing upper-ss circle. She had always been a marginal figure. When she heard Jiang Yao¡¯s words, she was a little curious. ¡°How powerful are the two of them?¡± Jiang Yao liked Xing Shu. Seeing that she was so clueless, Jiang Yao was afraid that she would be at a disadvantage. So, she told her in detail, ¡°Let¡¯s start with Jin Yue first. You know how famous she is in the Beijing upper-ss circle. She has received elite education since she was young. The Jin family dotes on her so much that they cater to her every whim..¡± Chapter 132 - 132: He Will Be Engaged To Another Woman Chapter 132: He Will Be Engaged To Another Woman Trantor: As Studios?? Editor: As Studios ncing at Xing Shu ts expression, Jiang Yao continued, ¡°There are no scions in the same age group as Jin Yue who do not want to marry her. Marrying Jin Yue is akin to marrying the entire Jin family. Even Jin Mo¡ªher brother-¡ªdotes on her. The Jin family only has two children. Jin MO is in the artistic industry and barely around. So, the family¡¯s love and favor falls on Jin Yue.¡± Therefore, it was not an exaggeration to say that Jin Yue was the golden girl. Jin Yue was also very outstanding; the research institute she was currently in was the best in the world. Xing Shu did not say anything and continued to ask, ¡°1Nhat about Liu Xiangru?¡¯ When Jiang Yao mentioned Liu Xiangru, her tone became much weirder. ¡°In a prominent family, a sickly person like Liu Xiangru should have been expelled from the epicenter of power a long time ago. However, Liu Xiangru has a lot of say in the Liu family. I heard that she was very unpopr with the Liu family when she was young and was almost exiled. However¡ªever since she gained Nie Heng¡¯s favor-¡ªher status in the Liu family rose steadily. You know what kind of person Nie Heng is. A woman who has Nie Heng eating out of her hand cant be simple.¡± Xing Shu was not worried about herself; she was worried for Nie Xi. Jiang Yao said, ¡°And let me tell you, Liu Xiangru and Jin Yue are friends; very close friends. One has Nie Heng for a boyfriend, while the other almost became Cheng Lang¡¯s fianc¨¦e. With this rtionship, won¡¯t the two of them be able to do whatever they want in Beijing?¡¯ That was true. Xing Shu felt a little depressed, but Jiang Yao¡¯s next words made her heart ache even more. Jiang Yao shared, ¡°Young Uncle dotes on you now because he doesnt have any thoughts about his marriage. Once Grandpa decides on his fianc¨¦e, he will cast you away immediately. The person Grandpa likes the most is Jin Yue.¡± Xing Shu closed her eyes and recalled Cheng Lang¡¯s words. He said that he was considering whether to get engaged to Jin Yue. Jiang Yao¡¯s cell phone rang. iNhen she saw the number, her expression changed instantly. ¡°Xing Shu, I cant drink with you tonight. Cheng Xingyang must have found out about the viral sex video and photos I sent, and lodged aint with the family. I have to go back and apologize. As for the drink, I¡¯ll give you a rain check. You must agree to join me the next time I ask you out.¡± Xing Shu began to worry. ¡°You wont be thrashed, will you?¡± She asked, much to her chagrin. She should have posted those videos herself. But she had not thought of it then, and now she had implicated Jiang Yao. Jiang Yao shook her head. ¡°No. With Young Uncle around, no one will dare to hit me. However, I¡¯ll definitely be grounded. I¡¯m used to being locked up, since I was young. You don¡¯t have to worry about me. Instead of worrying about me, why dont you think about how to deal with Liu Chun? That b*tch¡¯s words today are really nasty.¡± Xing Shu smiled. After getting out of the car, she could not help but say, ¡°Liu Chun should be Liu Xiangru¡¯s sidekick, and the person Liu Xiangru relies on is Nie Heng. If Nie Heng doesnt help, they cant do anything about it.¡± Jiang Yao stepped on the elerator again. Before she left, she said, ¡°The problem is that Nie Heng wont leave Liu Xiangru in the lurch. Everyone knows that Nie Heng holds her very dear to his heart.¡± Does Nie Heng really hold Liu Xiangru very dear to his heart? Xing Shu did not know their story; she only knew that they had gotten engaged a long time ago. She also found out from Nie Xi that Nie Heng had once been rejected by Liu Xiangru. In the rtionship between Nie Heng and Liu Xiangru, Nie Heng was the weaker party. He was always trying his best to please Liu Xiangru. Therefore, how is it possible that Nie Heng would leave Liu Xiangru in the lurch? Xing Shu treated Nie Xi as a friend, so she had Nie Xi¡¯s interest at heart. She had no idea that her own storm was about to descend. She walked towards the apartment with a heavy heart. She saw a car stop in front of her, as if it had been waiting here for a long time. Two tall bodyguards got out of the car. Xing Shu retreated reflexively. She knew these two bodyguards; they had appeared with Chen Ru. Were they sent by Chen Ru? Thinking of what happened tonight¡ªwith Cheng Xingyang being so precious to Chen Ru¡ªshe would probably be livid. The two bodyguards were dressed in ck and had solemn expressions. They looked like they were not to be trifled with. Without saying a word, they reached out to grab Xing Shu. She took a step back and raised her hand to block. Unexpectedly, a syringe pierced her arm. She did not expect the bodyguards to resort to such dirty tricks¡­ Soon, her entire body went limp and she felt very weak. ¡°Miss Xing, Madam Chen said to teach you a lesson this time.¡± When the bodyguard spoke, his eyes brimmed with ruthlessness. It seemed like Chen Ru had signed Xing Shu¡¯s death warrant.. Chapter 133 - 133: Soft and Cold Chapter 133: Soft and Cold Trantor: As Studios?? Editor: As Studios Xing Shu slumped to the ground and struggled to prop herself up with her hands. In a blur, Chen Ru got out of the car and slowly walked to Xing Shu. Bam! Bam! She pped Xing Shu twice without hesitation. Her eyes looked like she wanted to skin Xing Shu alive. ¡°Xing Shu, did you deliberately take that video? Do you know what people are saying about Cheng Xingyang now?¡± Xing Shuf face was swollen, and her mind was buzzing. Chen Rue chest heaved violently. She grabbed Xing Shu¡¯s hair and forced her to look up. ¡°It¡¯s your good fortune to be able to get engaged to my son. In the end, not only did you usurp his position in thepany, but you also ruined his reputation. You¡¯re really vicious! One is your fianc¨¦, and the other is your best friend who¡¯s as close as a sister. You¡¯ve ruined both of them!¡± With such a video leaked, howcould they face anyone in the future?! Just thinking about it, Chen Ru could not help but pull harder. ¡°B*tch! Cheng Xingyang should have broken off the engagement with you long ago!¡¯ Xing Shu felt like her scalp was about to be torn off. Chen Ru¡¯s words were ridiculous. Xing Shuughed mockingly. ¡°Madam Chen, if you think it¡¯s no big deal for a man to fool around, then why did you spend so much effort to get Cheng Gang back? Shouldnt you be grateful to Cheng Gang? After all, he has so many women, but you¡¯re the only one who can be his wife. Based on your way of thinking, you shouldn¡¯t have done those things out of jealousy. Why are you telling me to be gracious when you can¡¯t do it yourself?¡± Xing Shu licked the blood at the corner of her mouth. ¡°Besides, do you think your son is a catch? I asked for an annulment a long time ago. It¡¯s your son who¡¯s b*tchy about it and doesnt want the annulment.¡± Bam! Xing Shu was pped again. Xing Shu¡¯s face had lost all feeling from the ps. It was obvious how strong Chen Ru was. This was the first time Xing Shu was so unyielding in front of Chen Ru. Although she had been threatened by Cheng Gang before, Chen Ru was waiting downstairs at that time and did not know what Cheng Gang had done. It was as if someone had torn off Chen Ru¡¯s mask, revealing her crazy inner self. ¡°Shut up! Shut up!¡± What right did Xing Shu have to criticize her marriage and her son?! However, the sorrow in the depths of her heart could not deceive her. All these years, she had given her heart to Cheng Gang and made a fool of herself in order to salvage her failed marriage. Xing Shu stared at Chen Ru¡¯s twisted face and lowered her eyes silently. She suddenly thought of Feng Jian, who was locked up. They were all the same¡ª moths to the me for love. VVhat happened to them in the end? Ugly.. Hideous¡­ Lost their freedom¡­ Lost their sense ofself¡­ Chen Ru let go of Xing Shu¡¯s hair and waved her hand impatiently. She instructed the bodyguards, ¡°Lock her up first.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s hands were tied, and blood kept flowing from the corner of her mouth. However, she did not beg for mercy, nor did she look at Chen Ru. She knew that Chen Ru would not let things rest when it came to Cheng Xingyang. Although she would not lose her life tonight, she would at least be skinned alive. As expected¡ªafter Chen Ru took a deep breath¡ªshe slowly stood up. ¡°Bring her back. I want to torture her.¡± The two bodyguards nodded and dragged Xing Shu into the car as if they were dragging a dead dog. Under the effect of the medicine, Xing Shu was unable to resist at all. She thought that she would suffer physical pain, but she did not expect Chen Ru to be even more ruthless. The car stopped in front of a small ck room. Chen Ru sneered and told the bodyguards to throw Xing Shu in. The room was pitch-ck, and she could not see what was inside. Xing Shu was thrown to the ground. Her face was swollen beyond recognition, and the corner of her mouth was covered in blood. Her eyes could not see clearly, only the darkness that made people panic. Chen Ru had been by Cheng Gang¡¯s side for so many years that she was already familiar with the ability to torture people. She pointed at the small speaker on the side and deliberately asked someone to y some strange sounds. This small ck room was used to punish those who were disobedient. The effect was much better than physical pain. People subjected to such an environment for a prolonged period would easily lose their mind. Xing Shu felt around and sat down against the wall. The sound system continued It sounded like a baby crying or a woman screaming. She covered her ears and tried to block the sounds, but the sound was too prating. It seemed to be right beside her ear. Xing Shu leaned against the cold wall and felt something crawl along the ground.. It was soft and cold.. Chapter 134 - 134: Can’t Get Through on the Phone Chapter 134: Can¡¯t Get Through on the Phone Trantor: As Studios?? Editor: As Studios Xing Shuf face instantly turned pale. It was a snake, and there was more than one. The pitch-ck environment, strange sounds, and an unknown number of snakes¡­ Xing Shu knew that Chen Ru hated her, but she did not expect Chen Ru t s methods to be so vicious. In the darkness, the sound of the snakes flicking their tongues was infinitely amplified, and the sound of the snakes¡¯ skin rubbing against the ground made one¡¯s scalp tingle. Xing Shu did not know how much time had passed. She felt that she could not hold on anymore. She did not know how many more snakes would be released into the room. The only thing she could do now was to hug herself and stop herself from listening or thinking. Outside the door, the bodyguard who had just released the snakes revealed a nasty smile. ¡°Madam, there are still centipedes here. I)o you want to continue releasing them?¡± Chen Ru did not have a trace of pity. She wished she could torture Xing Shu thoroughly before anyone discovered her. She nodded. ¡°Continue. Just don¡¯t kill her.¡± The bodyguard nodded and let a few more centipedes in. At Radiant Welfare Home, the lights in the courtyard were bright. It was rare for this ce to be so lively. The director¡ªFeng Daxiang¡ªstood at the door. When he saw the two luxury cars outside the door, he was stunned for a moment. The doctor who had been invited was beside him, sorting out the information. This information was about the children in the welfare home¡ªdetailing the time of their arrival at the welfare home and the ce where Feng Daxiang picked them up from, et cetera. As more and more children came to the welfare home over the years, the information of each child had been sorted into a book and archived. Feng Daxiang had always been very attentive to the children. Back then, when he saved the information, he would deliberately leave a strand of the children¡¯s hair behind. After all, some of the children here had been abandoned by their parents, while some had gone missing. Parents who had missing children woulde to the welfare home with the hope of doing paternity tests. The welfare home only provided for the children until they reached adulthood. Once they reached adulthood, no one knew what job these children had or where they had gone. Therefore, the hair left behind became a keyponent for paternity testing. However, the file room suddenly caught fire and the information was damaged. Feng Daxiang had mentioned that Xing Shu had already been found and adopted by the Xing family. It was impossible for her to be the missing princess. However, the other party had said that they would rather test the wrong person than miss out on her. They were very prudent, so he had to contact Xing Shu. When Feng Daxiang saw Xing Linlin, he smiled. ¡°Linlin, you¡¯re here.¡± He looked at the person who came with Xing Linlin. She looked a little familiar¡ªbut he could not remember¡ªso he nodded politely as a form of greeting. Xing Linlin looked at the doctor over there excitedly. Her fingers began to tremble, and she asked in a low voice, ¡°Director, what information do you need me to add?¡± The doctor who was still rummaging through the documents raised his head and looked at Xing Linlin. His forehead was covered in sweat, and everyone present was exceptionally nervous. Everyone looked at the doctor, and the doctor¡¯s hand that was rummaging through the documents began to tremble. Xing Linlin¡¯s initial hope had turned into impatience. Feng Daxiang wanted to ease the tense atmosphere by changing the topic. ¡°The doctor is still busy. He needs to lock down the number of possible people. They¡¯re very prudent and don¡¯t allow any mistakes. However, you and Xing Shu were screened when the Xing family came to look for their missing daughter back then. You two are the mostpatible. Xing Shu is the daughter of the Xing family, so you¡¯re the most likely one. By the way, where¡¯s Xing Shu?¡± Xing Linlin rolled her eyes in her heart. Thest thing she wanted to hear was Xing Shu¡¯s name. Ifit weren¡¯t for Xing Shu, she wouldn¡¯t have ended up like this! However, she would be able to make aeback soon! Thank God! Xing Linlin replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know where Xing Shu is either.¡± ¡°Your files have all been destroyed in the fire. I couldn¡¯t contact Xing Shu. I thought she was with you.¡± Feng Daxiang was a little worried. He whipped out his cell phone and made another call, but no one answered. Xing Shu¡¯s cell phone was in Chen Ru¡¯s hand When she saw the words ¡®Director¡¯ shing on it, she guessed that it was the director of the welfare home. Was there progress over there? She turned off Xing Shu¡¯s cell phone and used her own cell phone to call Wu Minxia. At the welfare home, the doctor searched for about an hour and finally confirmed that only Xing Shu or Xing Linlin could be the missing girl. The other party requested that as long as it was a girl, she had to do the paternity test regardless of her identity. Now that their information had been destroyed, both of them had to do a paternity test. He pushed up his sses. ¡°Looks like Xing Shu and Xing Linlin have to do a paternity test..¡± Chapter 135 - 135: Don’t Be Angry Chapter 135: Don¡¯t Be Angry Trantor: As Studios?? Editor: As Studios Feng Daxiang was so excited that his hands were trembling. Since there were no other children, there was a 100% chance that it was Xing Linlin! He was very happy that the children had a good home. He called Xing Shu again. But this time, her phone was switched off. At the same time, Wu Minxia¡¯s phone rang. She quickly picked it up. ¡°Madam Chen.¡± Chen Ru asked, ¡°How is it?¡± Wu Minxia did not dare to hide it. She still had hope in her heart. Moreover, the doctor said that Xing Linlin and Xing Shu had to do the paternity test again. It seemed like that suspicion might be true. Wu Minxia¡¯s thoughts werepletely twisted. She was even more certain that Xing Linlin was the daughter of the Xing family. However, she did not know that Xing Linlin did not fancy the Xing family at all. Wu Minxia said, ¡°Xing Shu and Xing Linlin have to do a new paternity test, but we are unable to get hold of Xing Shu now. So¡­ Chen Ru said, ¡°Xing Shu is with me. I¡¯ll bring her over.¡± Wu Minxia heaved a sigh of relief. She did not ask why Xing Shu was with Chen Ru. She was just d that they found her. ¡°Then we¡¯ll wait for you. The doctor is here. Xing Shu is the only one left.¡± Chen Ru hung up and pursed her lips coldly. She had wanted to torture Xing Shu, but she did not expect her luck to be so good. She snorted and waved her hand. ¡°Bring Xing Shu to the welfare home.¡± The two bodyguards opened the door of the small ck room. Xing Shu¡¯s mental state was very fragile and she was about to lose her mind. Sensing the light, she raised her head eagerly. The light also revealed the situation in the room. Those cold snakes and terrifying centipedes were circling around her, and some had even climbed onto her ankles. Xing Shu did not dare to move, like a lifeless ice sculpture. ¡°This b*tch is really lucky. Otherwise, she would have been locked up for at least two to three days.¡± ¡°Alright, cut the crap. Hurry up and bring her out.¡± The two bodyguards carried Xing Shu out of the door. They were terrified of the room and did not want to stay any longer. Xing Shu could not say a word and could only close her eyes tiredly. The car sped all the way. Chen Ru was looking forward to that oue, so she quickly arrived at the welfare home. When she stopped the car, Xing Shu was pushed out of the car by two bodyguards. Her face was still swollen, and the corners of her mouth were bleeding. Her eyes were bloodshot, and she looked extremely disheveled. Her eyes narrowed at the sudden sight of light¡ªshe had been kept in darkness for a long time. The feeling of being surrounded by cold-blooded reptiles slowly disappeared, and she seemed to havee back to Seeing the director¡ªFeng Daxiang¡ªstanding not far away, Xing Shu wanted to smile. But, she could not. She did not want the director to see her in such a sorry state, but Feng Daxiang had very sharp eyes. Seeing Xing Shuf swollen face, he hurriedly ran over. ¡°Xing Shu, what¡¯s going on? Who bullied you?¡¯ Xing Shu raised her hand to wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Director. I¡¯m fine.¡± Feng Daxiang¡¯s eyes instantly turned red. He could not help but look at Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai. He was not familiar with these two people, but he had seen them when they came to the welfare home to collect Xing Shu. He did not recognize them just now, but now he did. ¡°Isn¡¯t Xing Shu your child? Are you just going to watch her be bullied?¡± Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai were a little embarrassed. When they collected Xing Shu, they had promised to give her a good life. Wu Minxia was the first to speak. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯re here. The director said that you need to do another paternity test.¡± Xing Guotai stood at the side and did not speak, as if he did not notice the injuries on Xing Shu¡¯s face. Feng Daxiang was angered by their attitudes and almost could not breathe. What made him even angrier was Chen Ru, who got out of the car. Chen Ru did not like this ce because of the dispute with the welfare home¡¯snd. So ¡®A?rhen she saw Feng Daxiang, her attitude was also very rude. ¡°Doesn¡¯t Xing Shu deserve to be bullied? She¡¯s just an ant. If I want her to live, she¡¯ll live. If I want her to die, she has to die.¡± Feng Daxiang was a good egg and had never seen such an arrogant person. However¡ªlooking at the luxury car that was worth tens of millions¡ªhe felt powerless. It seemed like she was another powerful persona Xing Shu hurriedly held Feng Daxiang and patted his back. ¡°Director, don¡¯t be angry.¡± Feng Daxiang¡¯s body trembled. This anger reached its peak when Cheng Xingyang arrived. Cheng Xingyang already felt that he owed Xing Linlin, so he immediately came over after receiving Xing Linlin¡¯s message.. As soon as he arrived, Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes immediately turned red, ¡°Xingyang.. Chapter 136 - 136: I Would Rather You Were Not Their Child Chapter 136: I Would Rather You Were Not Their Child Trantor: As Studios?? Editor: As Studios Cheng Xingyang was embarrassed. After all, Xing Shu¡¯s parents were standing not far away. He pursed his lips and pretended to be calm as he nodded. He walked up to Chen Ru and asked in a low voice, ¡®Mom, what happened?¡± Chen Ru red at Cheng Xingyang. If he had been careful, there would not have been so much trouble. Cheng Xingyang knew that he was in the wrong and hated Xing Shu even more. It was all Xing Shu¡¯s fault! Chen Ru said, ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the results first.¡± Cheng Xingyang nodded. When his gazended on Xing Shu, it turned into disgust. ¡°Why are you everywhere? Do you think you havent caused enough trouble? I heard that you sold everything in the vi. Xing Shu, you¡¯re really disgusting. Although we¡¯re engaged, we havent registered our marriage. Those are my premarital assets. Young Uncle only promised to give you the house, but he didnt say that he would give you everything inside.¡± Feng Daxiang¡¯s eyes widened. VVhat did he hear? Engagement? Cheng Xingyang and Xing Shu were engaged? But wasn¡¯t Cheng Xingyang Xinglin¡¯s boyfriend? The two of them even came to the welfare home together? Feng Daxiang had never been so shocked before. He looked at Xing Linlin, then at Cheng Xingyang, and finally at the Xing family. What l?nd oflife had Xing Shu led all these years? What had Xing Linlin done? She actually stole Xing Shu¡¯s fianc¨¦ ? Feng Daxiang felt his chest getting heavier and heavier. In the end, his eyes rolled back and he fainted from anger. ¡°Director!¡± Xing Shu was shocked. She hurriedly helped him sit down and kept calming him down. Xing Shu did not know about the missing daughter of a prestigious family. She thought that the Xing family was going to do a paternity test again. She regarded it with mirth. It seemed that the Xing family really hoped that Xing Linlin was their daughter. Xing Shu thought that she would be sad, but she did not. She even felt very rxed. Subconsciously, she had long wanted to leave the Xing family. However¡ªbecause of their blood ties¡ªshe had never been able to break it off. If what happened back then was a big mistake, it would be a huge surprise. The Xing family thought that they were the one anxious to get rid of Xing Shu. But they did not know that Xing Shu desperately wanted to be rid of them. The blood ties with the Xing family were her shackles. Being tied to Cheng Xingyang would only put her in danger again and again. If she could solve all the problems from the source, she could not wait to set off firecrackers to celebrate. The doctor who was still sorting out the files rushed over and gave Feng Daxiang first aid. Only then did Feng Daxiang calm down. He could not say anything and could only hold Xing Shu¡¯s hand in silence. Xing Shu did not know what to say. The cat was on the table. The doctor heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Xing Linlin and Xing Shu. ¡°Both files have been damaged. The doctor who did the paternity test back then has left. So, you have to do another paternity test now.¡± He asked for Xing Shu and Xing Linlin¡¯s hair and left with the team. Once the doctor left, the atmosphere became even weirder. Xing Shu helped Feng Daxiang up. ¡°Director, it¡¯s very windy outdoors. Let¡¯s go indoors.¡± Feng Daxiang patted Xing Shu¡¯s hand. He did not greet the people outside. Instead, he closed the door. ¡°B*stards! Bunch of b*stards!¡± He cursed as he panted. His hands trembled as he grabbed Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯ve¡­ suffered all these years! Linlin, that child¡­ You¡¯ve raised an ingrate all these years!¡¯ After a while, Feng Daxiang looked at Xing Shu¡¯s swollen face and said with heartache, ¡°Does your face still hurt? They¡¯re bullying you so brazenly. Your parents arent on your side either. What kind of life have you been living all these years¡­¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face hurt. When she heard Feng Daxiang¡¯s words, the tip of her nose tingled. There were a few frightened children sitting not far away, and they had no idea what was happening outside. A little boy ran to the fridge and brought an ice pack over. He timidly ced it on the table. Xing Shu¡¯s heart warmed as she thanked him softly. Feng Daxiang¡¯s heart ached terribly. Xing Shu was worried that it would be bad for his health if he continued to be angry, so she quicklyforted him. ¡°Director, I¡¯m fine. Although I am engaged to Cheng Xingyang, it will be annulled soon. I dont like him, so I¡¯m not sad.¡± Feng Daxiang said, ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t I know you well? Back then, you insisted on bringing Xing Linlin along with you because you value rtionships and righteousness. Linlin¡¯s actions are equivalent to stabbing you in the heart. How can you not be sad and aggrieved? Now, I hope you¡¯re not a child of the Xing family and don¡¯t have to suffer from their grievances anymore.]¡¯ Chapter 137 - 137: I Feel Sorry for You Chapter 137: I Feel Sorry for You Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu stopped talking. She was numb from the constant disappointments. At the beginning, she was indeed very sad. She was so sad that her heart ached. Just then, another person came to the welfare home¡ªXing Zewu. The atmosphere in the courtyard became even more awkward. With something so major happening to the Xing family, he could not pretend not to know anymore. He walked over reluctantly. Xing Zewu¡¯s face was thunderous. He deliberately did not look at Xing Linlin. God knew how devastated he was when he saw the viral sex video and photographs. He had always treated Xing Linlin as his future wife, and Xing Linlin had never explicitly rejected him. He did not expect her to have an amorous rtionship with Cheng Xingyang. Xing Zewu felt nauseous, yet he could not help but like Xing Linlin. So, he had been avoiding this question. When he first received the news, he could not help bute over; he was still worried about her. The foundation of their rtionship over the years could not bepletely shattered by a viral sex video or a few photographs. Xing Linlin had mixed feelings. She deliberately avoided Cheng Xingyang and gave Xing Zewu a pitiful look. Although Xing Zewu was angry, he could not help but soften his heart. Xing Linlinforted Xing Zewu with a look, but there was disdain in the depths of her eyes. When the test results came out, these people would have to beg her. Wu Minxia could not stand such a weird atmosphere and asked Xing Guotai, ¡°Since it¡¯s a new paternity test for you and Xing Linlin, why didn¡¯t he ask you for anything?¡± Shouldn¡¯t he get Xing Guotai¡¯s hair too? Only then did Xing Guotai remember that the doctor did not ask for his hair just now. Of course, it was also possible that the hospital had recorded his information back then, so there was no need to do it again. Thinking of this, he felt a little more at ease, and his gaze toward Xing Linlin became gentler. However, this oue was something Xing Zewu could not ept. Xing Zewu asked Wu Minxia, ¡°Mom, do you think Linlin is the daughter of the Xing family?¡± At the thought that Xing Linlin might be his biological sister, Xing Zewu was conflicted to the core. The two of them had once hugged and kissed on the couch. If their identities changed, wouldn¡¯t it be awkward in the future? Xing Zewu¡¯s scalp went numb, and he immediately avoided Xing Linlin¡¯s gaze. The atmosphere became even weirder. Not only Xing Zewu, but even Xing Linlin felt ufortable. However¡ªon second thought¡ªshe was not really the daughter of the Xing family. She was justforting them. Otherwise, they would be throwing the book at her. However, Xing Zewu did not know this. He was suffering. ¡°When will the results be out?¡± Wu Minxiaforted him, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. If Linlin is really our daughter, the oue will be the same as marrying you¡ªshe¡¯s a child of the Xing family, and we¡¯re all family.¡± Wu Minxia thought that since Xing Linlin had slept with Cheng Xingyang, she had an innocent rtionship with her son. She did not expect Xing Linlin to be so skillful at ying the field and juggling these two men. Xing Zewu¡¯s face became even hotter. He gritted his teeth. ¡°How can this be the same?! I¡¯d rather Xing Shu be my sister!¡± Just then, the sound of a car emanated from outside the door. Everyone became nervous and looked outside at the same time. It was the doctor¡¯s car. He had returned. Xing Linlin clenched her fists tightly, and her breathing began to quicken. Her face was red, and her palms were covered in sweat. It looked like she was very likely to be the daughter of a prestigious family! She had to take this opportunity to ruthlessly suppress Xing Shu! Xing Linlin turned around and walked towards the welfare home. She pushed open the door. ¡°Xing Shu, the doctor is back. Don¡¯t you want to know the results?¡± Xing Linlin wanted to call Xing Shu a b*tch right to her face. However, there were too many people here, so she had to maintain her polite facade. However, Xing Shu had long known Xing Linlin¡¯s true colors. In addition, the director had also known the truth about the past few years. Xing Shu did not want to maintain her superficial peace with Xing Linlin. She sneered, ¡°Xing Linlin, I really don¡¯t want to know the oue. But if you¡¯re really a member of the Xing family, your rtionship with Xing Zewu will be really interesting in the future.¡¯ A trace of sympathy shed across Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes. It seemed like Xing Shu still was not aware of why they had to do the paternity test. It wasn¡¯t because of the Xing family at all! Xing Linlin no longer fancied the Xing family. She wanted the status of the daughter of an internationally prestigious family. She looked at Xing Shu with pity, as if she was looking at a pitiful worm. ¡°You¡¯re so clueless. I really feel sorry for you..¡± Chapter 138 - 138: Congratulations, Miss Xing Chapter 138: Congrattions, Miss Xing Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu regarded her with mirth. ¡°If you don¡¯t understand, I¡¯ll trante what I just said for you. No matter whose daughter I am, I¡¯m still me. Nothing will change.¡± Xing Linlin hated Xing Shu¡¯s aloof attitude the most. She snorted coldly. ¡°Since you¡¯re so stubborn now, why don¡¯t youe out and hear the results together?¡± When her gaze met Feng Daxiang¡¯s, she felt a little ufortable. Feng Daxiang sighed and went out with Xing Shu¡¯s help. The doctor had already gotten out of the car. The other party was anxious for the results, so he did not dare to dy for a moment. However, he looked at the report in his hand with an indescribable expression. His silence made the atmosphere even more tense. Xing Linlin gulped. ¡°How is it? Am I¡­¡± She was so nervous that she could not finish her sentence. She could only look at the doctor with anticipation. The doctor frowned¡ªnodded¡ªand shook his head. Xing Linlin wished she could snatch the report and read it herself. Only Xing Shu was the calmest. Although her face was disheveled and her cheeks were swollen, her eyes were firm as she looked into the distance. Everyone else was nervous, including Wu Minxia and Xing Guotai. Cheng Xingyang and Chen Ru were also brimming with anticipation. Xing Zewu was probably the only one with the mostplicated expression. The doctor sighed and said to Xing Linlin, ¡°Miss Xing, congrattions. From now on, you have parents.¡± Xing Linlin let out a scream. She was so excited that her face turned red. She was! She really was! Hahaha, she wished she couldugh out loud! Xing Linlin could no longer keep up with the pretense. She pointed at Xing Shu and mocked without hesitation, ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯re really a b*tch! A b*tch that even God doesn¡¯t bless!¡± She was too smug. She even raised her hand, wishing she could p Xing Shu¡¯s face until she was disfigured. However, just as she raised her hand, Xing Shu raised her hand without hesitation and pped Xing Linlin. Xing Linlin was stunned and took a step back. Everyone else was also stunned. They did not expect Xing Shu to do this. Xing Shu stood on the steps and smiled at all of them. ¡°Congrattions. Take this p as a gift for your marriage and divorce with Cheng Xingyang. In the future, we¡¯ll go our separate ways and have nothing to do with each other anymore.¡± God knew how happy she was now! She was so happy that her eyes turned red! The grievances she had suffered for many years seemed to have disappeared all of a sudden. It turned out that she was not a member of the Xing family at all! She was not rted to the Xing family by blood! She raised her head happily and her smile was exceptionally dazzling, as if she had gotten rid of some trash. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Xing Shu¡¯s reaction made the Xing family very embarrassed. Only Feng Daxiang was confused. What was going on now? Didn¡¯t Xing Linlin do a paternity test with the otherparty? Why did it look like Xing Linlin and Xing Guotai did a paternity test? He suddenly remembered that he had not told Xing Shu about this yet. Feng Daxiang said, ¡°Wait, Xing Shu, you seem to have misunderstood. And you all¡­ But now, everyone was shocked by this explosive news. How could they have the time to listen to Feng Daxiang?Wu Minxia was the first to stand up and hug Xing Linlin. ¡°Linlin, I knew it! I knew you were my daughter!¡± Chen Ru was also very happy. This way, she could dere publicly that it was Xing Shu who tampered with the information back then and usurped the position that originally belonged to Xing Linlin. Then, all the me wouldnd on Xing Shu; Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin would be cleared of all wrong-doing. She never expected that Xing Linlin would be the real daughter of the Xing family in the end. Chen Ru could not hide the smile on her face. ¡°Linlin, I was too harsh on the Xing family just now. Since you¡¯re the daughter of the Xing family, you¡¯re the one who¡¯s engaged to Xingyang. As for Xing Shu, I believe President Xing will arrange for her to be elsewhere, right?¡± Xing Shu had been freeloading off the Xing family for so many years. The Xing family would not let her go so easily, right? Naturally, they had to make the best use of her. Moreover, Chen Ru had already sensed that Cheng Xingyang¡¯s attitude towards Xing Shu was off, so she had to force Xing Guotai to marry Xing Shu off as soon as possible. Only then would she be at ease. Xing Guotai nodded. He had a candidate in mind indeed. Xing Shu did not expect them to be so shameless. It was not enough for them to make use of her in the past. Now that they were no longer rted, they still wanted her to sell her off via marriage. Just as she was about to retort, she saw Feng Daxiang pointing at the door of the welfare home with a trembling hand.. ¡°Get lost! All of you get lost! Leave the welfare home!¡± Chapter 139 - 139: The Daughter of the Xing Family Chapter 139: The Daughter of the Xing Family Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Feng Daxiang finally realized that none of these people were on Xing Shu¡¯s side. They were all blood-suckingparasites! They all wanted to leech offXing Shu! His eyes instantly turned bloodshot and he fell over. ¡°Director!¡± Xing Shu was shocked and hurriedly helped him up. ¡°Doctor! Doctor,e and take a look.¡± The doctor was stunned. He had yet to reveal the results of the test. Why did these people seem to already know the results? He did not have time to think and quickly helped Feng Daxiang into the car. It was not a small matter for an old man to faint from anger. He could have a stroke and would be bedridden for the rest of his life. Xing Shu was flustered, but she still tried her best to remain calm. However, her trembling fingers still revealed her true emotions. ¡°Get him to the hospital. Please get him to the hospital immediately.¡± A life was at stake, and the doctor did not dare to dy. He quickly got his colleague to drive them to the hospital while he stayed behind. Some people were happy, while others were sad. Xing Zewu was the first to leave. He felt that he could not stay any longer. The happiest person was naturally Xing Linlin. She grabbed the doctor¡¯s sleeve excitedly. ¡°Thank you, doctor. It¡¯s really been hard on you. When will my familye to pick me up?¡± She really wanted to know the identity of that internationally prestigious family. The doctor looked at Xing Linlin in confusion. Didn¡¯t this person already know the results? The two test results were not a match to the other party. But the colleague who did the test felt that Xing Linlin seemed to bear some resemnce to Xing Guotai, so he specially did another test. Xing Guotai¡¯s information was in the hospital¡¯s database, but the doctors who previously did? the test for the Xing family had already left. No one knew where they went, so the doctor did not stop his colleague. He did not expect that in the end, Xing Linlin was really the Xing family¡¯s daughter. When he received the test results, he felt that it was unbelievable. At the same time, he secretly med his colleague for being nosy. How was he going to exin it to the Xing family now? If the Xing family knew that they had mistaken their daughter for someone else after so many years, would they me the hospital for being negligent? Linlin was really the Xing family¡¯s daughter. When he received the test results, he felt that it was unbelievable. At the same time, he secretly med his colleague for being nosy. How was he going to exin it to the Xing family now? If the Xing family knew that they had mistaken their daughter for someone else after so many years, would they me the hospital for being negligent? The doctor had mixed feelings. Many people came to their hospital for paternity tests in private¡ªincluding some wealthy families, A-list celebrities, et cetera. They often interacted with these people, but they did not expect to personally expose a secret of the wealthy families. The doctor had clearly not announced it, but these people seemed to already know the results. It was really strange. The doctor shook his head and asked Xing Linlin in confusion, ¡°Miss Xing, isn¡¯t your family beside you?¡± The corners of Xing Linlin¡¯s mouth stiffened, and the smile on her face slowly disappeared. ¡°Doctor, what do you mean?¡± The doctor packed up the documents beside him. ¡°I saw that you were so happy and thought that you all knew the oue. My colleague did additional tests. You are indeed rted to Mr. Xing Guotai by blood. As for Xing Shu, she¡¯s not a member of the Xing family.¡± Hearing this affirmative answer, Xing Linlin was not happy at all. She even became terrified. How could this be? She had such high expectations, but he actually told her that she was the daughter of the Xing family? She had been in the Xing family for so many years and had long lost her interest in them. Then, she realized that she was not the missing daughter of that internationally prestigious family. Did that mean Xing Shu was? Her eyes instantly turned red and she gritted her teeth. ¡°Then Xing Shu is¡­ The doctor waved his hand. ¡°No, she¡¯s not. The person that family is looking for is not in Radiant Welfare Home. We have to go and take a look at the other welfare homes. I¡¯m sorry about the matter regarding the Xing family. My colleague is being nosy.¡± Xing Linlin heaved a sigh of relief. It was fine as long as Xing Shu was not the daughter of that internationally prestigious family. She did not have to be afraid. She almost thought that she would be suppressed by Xing Shu again. Although she was not very satisfied with this oue, she was still a little happy when Wu Minxia ran over and hugged her. Wu Minxia could not hide her excitement. ¡°That¡¯s wonderful! Linlin, that¡¯s wonderful! That¡¯s really wonderful!¡± A smile appeared on Xing Guotai¡¯s face as he nodded in satisfaction. Xing Linlin felt ufortable being hugged by Wu Minxia. She looked at Chen Ru, who was also happy. ¡°Xingyang, all¡¯s well now. We¡¯ll frame that video as proof that you and Xing Linlin are in love with each other. We¡¯ll say that you already knew that Xing Shu was not the daughter of the Xing family and chose to hide it out of goodwill. You were afraid that Xing Shu would feel terrible if she knew the truth! Yes, let¡¯s say that!¡± Not only had she thought of where to arrange Xing Shu to be, but she had also thought of what to do next. First, she would annul the engagement to Xing Shu. The Cheng family would not want a daughter-inw of unknown origin. She was too excited, so she did not notice that Cheng Xingyang¡¯s expression was a little strange.. Chapter 140 - 140: Did Not Have Any Nostalgia Chapter 140: Did Not Have Any Nostalgia Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Xingyang stood among these happy people, but he could not feel any joy at all. Xing Shu was not a child of the Xing family? How could she not be a child of the Xing family? In that case, wouldn¡¯t there be no excuse for their engagement? Suddenly, a sour feeling spread in his chest, apanied by a slight pain. Cheng Xingyang felt that he should be happy. The person he liked was Xing Linlin, but why couldn¡¯t he be happy? He did not miss Xing Shu¡¯s expression just now¡ªit was relief¡­ great relief, and the excitement of ¡°good riddance to bad rubbish¡±. This realization made him very embarrassed. He had known Xing Shu for many years, but she did not have any nostalgia for him. Wu Minxia and Chen Ru were discussing how to announce to the world that Xing Linlin was the daughter of the Xing family. Xing Guotai knew that Chen Ru did not like Xing Shu. After all, it was Xing Shu who had spread the viral sex video of Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin, and embarrassed the Cheng family. Therefore, in order to please Chen Ru, Xing Guotai revealed the candidate for her marriage¡ªpresident Chen¡ªa big client of the Xing family¡¯spany. President Chen was in his fifties and his wife had just died. It was rumored that his wife suffered from depression andmitted suicide because President Chen had been having affairs. Although President Chen was an unpresentable nouveau riche, he was indeed rich. Chen Ru was very satisfied with President Chen. Such a person was verypatible with Xing Shu. Wu Minxia agreed without hesitation. When she mentioned Xing Shu, her eyes were filled with disgust. They had wasted so much money on Xing Shu¡ªa bastard of unknown origin. She had to think of a way to recoup the losses. Xing Shu had already sent Feng Daxiang to the hospital. The doctor who did the paternity testforted her and left. Too many things had happened tonight. Xing Shu¡¯s mind was in a mess. The Xing family was too impatient. The sex video and photographs had caused an uproar in the Beijing upper-ss circle. Therefore, the Xing family quickly sent out the news that Xing Shu was not a member of the Xing family. They even specially emphasized that Xing Linlin was the daughter of the Xing family. It was Xing Shu who yed dirty back then and tampered with the paternity test. Everyone had been mocking Xing Linlin for being a mistress and getting caught in the act with Cheng Xingyang. With the emergence of this news, everyone suddenly did not know what to scold her. After all, Cheng Xingyang was originally engaged to the Xing family¡¯s daughter. Since the Xing family¡¯s daughter was Xing Linlin, the affair between Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang could be considered legitimate. Not only did Xing Shu usurp Xing Linlin¡¯s identity, but she also stole her status as Cheng Xingyang¡¯s fianc¨¦e. She was simply despicable. The Beijing upper-ss circle was abuzz with this news and everyone joined in the hot gossip. Cheng Lang had never cared about such gossip. He had only added a few WeChat friends and did not even have a WeChat group. When Nie Heng sent him a message, he was still in a meeting. When he saw that the person who sent the message was Nie Heng, Cheng Lang could not be bothered to look at the content of the message. However, when he saw Xing Shu¡¯s name in Nie Heng¡¯s message, Cheng Lang opened the chat box. Nie Heng: ¡°The Xing family released news that Xing Shu isn¡¯t their daughter; Xing Linlin is. They¡¯re going to hold a banquet and restore Xing Linlin¡¯s identity with great fanfare. They¡¯re also going to announce that they¡¯re annulling Xing Shu and Cheng Xingyang¡¯s engagement. So, what are your thoughts?¡± Cheng Lang: ¡°I don¡¯t have any thoughts.¡± He replied indifferently. Just as he was about to toss his cell phone aside, Nie Heng sent another message: ¡°Xing Shu is no longer your nephew¡¯s fianc¨¦e. Will you still have that feeling of taboo when you screw her? Anyway, you and Xing Shu won¡¯t get married. Take this opportunity to dump Xing Shu.¡± Other than Liu Xiangru, all other women were not human in Nie Heng¡¯s eyes at all; they were just tools to vent his lust. Therefore, he did not have any respect for Xing Shu in his words. It was already 2:00 a.m. and it was raining outside. Cheng Lang¡¯s heart suddenly felt a little stuffy. He thought that it was probably because the weather was not good, and not because of Nie Heng¡¯s inappropriate words. Nie Heng had just been ripped off by Xing Shu and held a grudge against her. He had never suffered a setback with a woman before. Hence, when he saw that Cheng Lang had not replied to his messages, he sent another message. ¡°You don¡¯t want to marry Xing Shu, do you? If a woman like Xing Shu falls for you, she will cling onto you and you won¡¯t be able to shake her off.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t marry her.¡± Cheng Lang replied quickly to this question. He had no feelings for Xing Shu and had never thought of marrying her.. Chapter 141 - 141: Where Are You? Chapter 141: Where Are You? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios After replying to Nie Heng, Cheng Lang did not look at his cell phone anymore. Instead, he looked at the pile of documents in front of him. It was clearly time to sleep, but he did not feel sleepy at all. How was Xing Shu after such a curveball? Was she in the apartment? At the thought of this, Cheng Lang picked up his suit. As soon as he went downstairs, he saw Liu Song, who was heating milk. He said, ¡°Sir, it¡¯s already sote. Why aren¡¯t you asleep?¡± Other than working overtime, Cheng Lang¡¯s routine was like clockwork. Liu Song saw the suit on Cheng Lang¡¯s arm and thought that he was going to work overtime at thepany. He suggested, ¡°Sir, should I get Jian Yaochuan toe over and send you?¡± ¡°No need.¡± Cheng Lang walked to the foyer. His demeanor was no different from when he usually had to go to work. Liu Song looked at Cheng Lang¡¯s back and thought that Cheng Corporation Group was this sessful because of Sir¡¯s hard work. It was already sote and he still had to go to work. It seemed like he had to get the kitchen to boil more soup to nourish his body. Cheng Lang went to the garage and chose a rtively low-key car to go to Xing Shu¡¯s apartment. When the car stopped, he held the steering wheel and could not help but frown. What was he doing? Coming here for a woman in the middle of the night? He and Xing Shu both knew that the two of them were only f*ck buddies, each getting what they wanted. There was no need to be serious. So why was he here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping? Cheng Lang¡¯s mind thought that there was no need for him to do this, but his body got out of the car quickly. The location of Xing Shu¡¯s apartment was not bad, but it was quite old. There were all kinds of small advertisements in the elevator. When Cheng Lang came here the first time, he felt awkward. It was not that he despised the environment here, but he did not expect the daughter of the Xing family to live in such a ce. After exiting the elevator, Cheng Lang pressed the doorbell. However, no one answered after the doorbell rang several times. Only then did he remember to send Xing Shu a WeChat message. Cheng Lang: ¡°Where are you?¡± Xing Shu was still in the corridor of the hospital. There were many people in the hospital at night, and it was very noisy. The director was still in the emergency room. After waiting for a while, the lights in the emergency room were finally switched off. The doctor pushed him out. ¡°Miss Xing.¡± The doctor took off his mask. ¡°Does the patient have any other children? Although the treatment was timely this time, his health is too poor. He will be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.¡± Some elderly people might suffer a stroke from abject anger and be bedridden or fall into aa. Feng Daxiang was considered lucky. When Xing Shu heard that the director was going to be in a wheelchair in the future, her face fell. ¡°Is there no other way? Money is not a problem.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, we¡¯ve done our best. If you hadn¡¯t sent him here in time, I¡¯m afraid he would have been paralyzed,¡± the doctor said. Xing Shu blinked her sore eyes and nodded slowly. ¡°Thank you, doctor.¡± Feng Daxiang was conveyed to the ward. Xing Shu stood at the door and held the door frame, not knowing if she should go in. Her cell phone beeped just then¡ªit was a message from Cheng Lang. But, she was not in the mood to deal with him. Instead, she asked the doctor a few more questions and treated her swollen cheek before returning to her apartment. At the apartment, Cheng Lang waited for a long time. He wondered if Xing Shu had fallen asleep and did not see his message. He tentatively pressed the doorbell a few more times. Suddenly, the neighbor opposite opened the door and barked fiercely, ¡°Who is it? It¡¯s the middle of the night; people need to sleep¡­¡± When she saw Cheng Lang¡¯s appearance and bearing, her scolding stopped abruptly and she mmed the door shut. However, a few secondster, the door opened again and half of the neighbor¡¯s face was revealed. ¡°Oh, young man¡­ This girl seems to be engaged to someone. I¡¯ve seen her fianc¨¦. If you want to date someone, I have a rtive¡¯s daughter¡­ ¡°No need.¡± Cheng Lang refused with a cold expression. No one had ever dared to introduce a woman to him like this in his life. The neighbor was not angry at being rejected. She only felt that Cheng Lang had high standards and did not tancy that rtive¡¯s daughter. ¡°How about this? I have a niece overseas. She¡¯s beautiful, but she has high standards. She graduated from a prestigious school and has five properties. She¡¯s never been in a rtionship. If you don¡¯t mind¡­¡¯ Cheng Lang¡¯s face instantly darkened. Just then, the elevator door opened¡ª Xing Shu had returned. Xing Shu never dreamed that she would see Cheng Lang at her door at 3:00 a.m.. And her neighbor was trying to matchmake Cheng Lang. This was too surreal. She quickly took a step forward¡ªopened her door¡ªand thanked the neighbor. ¡°Thank you, Aunt. He doesn¡¯t need a matchmaker. He doesn¡¯t want to get married..¡± Chapter 142 - 142: Do You Think So? Chapter 142: Do You Think So? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The neighbor was not stupid. She followed him eagerly. ¡°What do you mean he doesn¡¯t want to get married? Everyone has to get married. Besides, why did hee to your house in the middle of the night? Don¡¯t you have a fianc¨¦?¡± The few times Cheng Xingyang came to the apartment to look for Xing Shu, he caused a hugemotion each time. This neighbor also knew about the rtionship between Cheng Xingyang and Xing Shu. Xing Shu choked on her neighbor¡¯s words. Before she closed the door, she smiled at the neighbor. ¡°Of course, I hid this from my fianc¨¦.¡± The neighbor stood at the door with an indescribable expression. However, Cheng Lang was too handsome and his bearing was too good. She muttered unwillingly, ¡°He¡¯s so handsome. Why does he have such bad taste? Even if he wants to find a sugar mommy, he should find someone wealthy. How wealthy can someone who lives here be?¡± A door away, Cheng Lang stood in the living room with a dark face. Xing Shu had been quite sleepy. But after this blooper, she became a little more energetic. She went to the kitchen to get some water for Cheng Lang. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, President Cheng. It¡¯s a smallmunity here. The neighbors like to talk nonsense and matchmake.¡± Cheng Lang raised his head and narrowed his eyes as he sized up Xing Shu. Other than obvious exhaustion, there was no emotion on her face. She was neither sad nor angry. For some reason, his heart seemed to have been stung. He lowered his eyes and looked at the ss of water on the coffee table. Xing Shu would not think that Cheng Lang was here to see her in the middle of the night. The first thing she thought of was work. Recently, the only job she had taken over that could make Cheng Lange over in the middle of the night was MOOL. She was the one who prepared the information. Was there a problem with the information? She looked at the clock on the wall. It was already past 3:00 a.m.. Cheng Lang was a workaholic to talk about work at this time. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were sharp, and his eyebrows were cold. President Cheng? Xing Shu was clearly more willing to call him Young Uncle in private. Her lilted tone was very enchanting and alluring. Was she concerned that after annulling the engagement with Cheng Xingyang, she should not call him Young Uncle anymore? Or did she want to end this rtionship? One that shouldn¡¯t have started in the first ce? Cheng Lang lowered his gaze and looked at the ck Buddhist bracelet on his wrist. His slender fingers fiddled with the beads one by one. This was a sign that his patience was about to run out. It was very strange. When he thought about how Xing Shu wanted to end their rtionship, his heart felt very ufortable. He could not help but look down at his chest and wonder if there was something wrong with his heart. However, he went for a physical examination every year and had always been in good health. He did not understand what this ufortable feeling was. At the same time, he was vaguely annoyed. Nie Heng had told him to take this opportunity to dump Xing Shu, but he kept feeling that the situation was the other way around¡ªit was Xing Shu who wanted to use this opportunity to dump him. This realization made Cheng Lang¡¯s fingers that were fiddling with the Buddhist bracelet pause, and his eyes darkened. ¡°I came to the house of a woman whom I have an amorous rtionship with at 3:00 a.m.. What do you think is the reason? Work?¡± There was a rare look of frustration between Cheng Lang¡¯s brows. He loosened the tie around his neck and tilted his head back slightly to look at Xing Shu. ¡°Do you think so?¡± Xing Shu was not paying much attention to what Cheng Lang said. There were too many things on her mind. The Xing family would not let her off easily, and neither would Cheng Gang. She had to deal with the issue of the welfare home¡¯s relocation. She also had to think of how to take care of the director. As for Cheng Corporation Group, her department had always resented her. Then, there¡¯s also Liu Xiangru¡ªXing Shu might have gotten on her radar. No matter how she looked at it, she was in a precarious situation and surrounded by dangers all around. Therefore, it was beneficial for her to continue maintaining a rtionship with Cheng Lang¡ªit would afford her some protection at least. If she wanted to end their rtionship, she had to wait until she could leave the capital freely. At the thought of this¡ªeven though Xing Shu was very tired¡ªshe still went to sit on Cheng Lang¡¯sp and kissed his lips obediently. Nie Xi was right¡ªCheng Lang¡¯s lips were very kissable, especially his expression of letting you do whatever you want. It made one want to kiss him to death. However, Xing Shu was too tired. After a while, she lowered her head and rested it on Cheng Lang¡¯s shoulder, in a gesture bidding him to continue. Of course, Cheng Lang would not refuse. He carried Xing Shu and went straight to the bedroom. Although Xing Shu¡¯s apartment was small, it was cozy. Soft whimpers spilled from the corners of her lips. Xing Shu closed her eyes and struggled with her rationality. But, the exhration emanating from her body was undeniable. Sweat gradually dampened her hair, and her face was lighted with a lovely flush. She was breathtakingly beautiful under him.. Chapter 143 - 143: Work Injury Chapter 143: Work Injury Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Lang pinned Xing Shu down and looked at her. She had fallen asleep from exhaustion. He suddenly wondered what he would do if Xing Shu had said that she wanted to end this rtionship. Cheng Lang could not lie to himself. He did not know if it was because of his pride as a man or because he could not stand being dumped. Cheng Lang lowered his head and called out, ¡°Xing Shu.¡± Xing Shu was so tired that she could not even lift her fingers. She could only mumble in a daze. Cheng Lang leaned into her ear, and said softly and stubbornly, ¡°It can only end when I say so.¡± Xing Shu was very tired and did not know what he was talking about. She slept very soundly. When she woke up the next day, Xing Shu felt sore all over. She rolled over in bed and opened her eyes because of the sunlight shining in from the window. It¡¯s her apartment¡­ Xing Shu recalled what happenedst night. She thought that it was a dream. When she got up and put on her clothes, her legs went weak and she almost knelt down. In an instant, Xing Shu¡¯s face changed. Her lips trembled again and again. In the end, she held onto the wall in annoyance. So, it wasn¡¯t a dream. How long was Cheng Langs f*ckathonst night?! After leaving the bedroom, Xing Shu stopped in her tracks when she saw the culprit sitting on the couch. Was it the weekend today? That couldn¡¯t be right. She remembered that it was clearly Wednesday. Shouldn¡¯t Cheng Lang be in the office at this time? ¡°President Cheng,¡± Xing Shu called out. She walked to the single seat couch and sat down. ¡°I¡¯m applying for leave today¡­ work injury.¡± As for what work injury, she believed that Cheng Lang knew very well. ¡°Okay.¡± Cheng Lang did not even look up as he perused the documents in his hand. Jian Yaochuan had probably sent them to him early in the morning. Xing Shu pressed her neck and was about to say something when the doorbell rang. She subconsciously looked at Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang continued perusing the documents, ignoring the doorbell. Xing Shu walked to the door. When she saw Nie Xi standing outside through the peephole, she pursed her lips and touched her neck guiltily. She returned to the bedroom to change into a high-cored shirt before opening the door. Nie Xi could not hide the anxiety on her face. After opening the door, she looked past Xing Shu and saw Cheng Lang sitting on the couch. Her expression changed and becameplicated. Xing Shu also felt quite guilty. She closed the door and asked Nie Xi, ¡°Why are you here so early in the morning? What happened?¡± ¡°You call this morning?¡± Nie Xi pointed at the clock on the wall. It was already past noon. Xing Shu was speechless and did not know what to say. However, she saw Nie Xi walk over to Cheng Lang and mock him, ¡°President Cheng¡­ The night of passion is too short, huh?¡± Xing Shu blushed at Nie Xi¡¯s words and quickly grabbed her wrist. Nie Xi sat down in annoyance. ¡°Did you see the message I sent you? The Xing family is going to announce that they want to acknowledge Xing Linlin. They even said that you¡¯ve been usurping her ce all along. What¡¯s going on? Is Xing Linlin really a member of the Xing family? Was there a mistake back then?¡± She did not want to ept all of this. Just thinking about how smug Xing Linlin was now upset her. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a mistake. We did a paternity test again. Xing Linlin is the biological daughter of the Xing family.¡± When Xing Shu said this, her tone was calm. She was even wondering if she should order takeout; she was hungry. Nie Xi sighed, ¡°There are all kinds of rumors out there. They say that you¡¯re scheming and that you know how to tamper with the test results at such a young age. They even say that you¡¯ve been living in thep of luxury all these years on a stolen identity. They want you to apologize to Xing Linlin.¡± The more she said, the more Nie Xi frowned. ¡°Tomorrow night, the Xing family will hold a banquet for Xing Linlin to solemnly announce this.¡± Xing Shu did not expect that a sex video of her catching Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang in the act would cause so much trouble. However, telling her to apologize to Xing Linlin? Dream on. Back then, it was the Xing family who made the mistake. She was only a 10 -year-old child at that time.How could she have done all of that? Since the Xing family¡¯s negligence was to me, they should bear it themselves. Xing Shu thought about it and lowered her head to transfer 10 million yuan to Wu Minxia¡¯s ount. All these years, the Xing family had not spent so much money on her, but she very considerately included interest. After the funds were transferred over, Wu Minxia called. ¡°Xing Shu, what do you mean by this?¡± Xing Shu regarded her with mirth. Why was she still pretending at this time? She said, ¡°I¡¯ve even included interest for the Xing family¡¯s expenses for raising me all these years. We¡¯re square now. Don¡¯t bother me in the future.¡± This was different from what Wu Minxia had imagined. Shouldn¡¯t it be that Xing Shu couldn¡¯t bear to be separated from them and begged them to let her stay in the Xing family? If not for the Xing family back then, Xing Shu might have been a beggar somewhere.. Chapter 144 - 144: Changed Name Chapter 144: Changed Name Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Wu Minxia¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and her anger rose. ¡°Xing Shu, what do you mean by not bothering you? We have raised you for so many years. You¡¯ve usurped Linlin¡¯s identity for so many years and almost ruined her reputation. How dare you say that we shouldn¡¯t bother you? You¡¯re really heartless. We¡¯re holding a banquet for Linlin tomorrow night. You have toe and apologize to Linlin personally. You owe Linlin for the rest of your life.¡± Wu Minxia said it so matter-of-factly that Xing Shu found it hrious. ¡°Is that so? Then, so be it.¡± Wu Minxia shrieked, ¡°Xing Shu, you!¡± Xing Shu could not be bothered to waste any breath on her. She admitted that she had enjoyed some educational resources after being brought back to the Xing family. However, whether it was junior high school, high school or college, Xing Shu relied on her own ability. The money the Xing family spent on her was not even 1% of Xing Linlin¡¯s. 10 million yuan was enough to repay the Xing family¡¯s kindness. ¡°Madam Wu, I still have work to do. Goodbye.¡± After saying that, Xing Shu hung up without hesitation. Nie Xi heard some of it and found it ironic. ¡°What? Is the Xing family afraid that you will cling onto them?¡± ¡°Probably. That¡¯s why I hurt their pride by giving them money,¡± Xing Shu said nonchntly. For a moment, Nie Xi did not know what to say. Thinking of Xing Shu¡¯s life in the Xing family all these years, she gritted her teeth in anger. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me the Xing family invited you to the banquet tomorrow night?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°Yes, and they want me to apologize to Xing Linlin in person.¡± ¡°F*ck! Aren¡¯t they shameless?!¡± Nie Xi cursed angrily. ¡°How much money did you give the Xing family?¡± Xing Shu replied, ¡°10 million.¡± Nie Xi eximed, ¡°10 million? Did the Xing family spend even a million on you all these years? Did they ept it?¡± Xing Shu smiled. Herughter wasced with sarcasm. ¡°Yup, very quickly.¡± For a moment, Nie Xi did not know what to scold the Xing family. They were simply too shameless! She took a deep breath and asked Xing Shu, ¡°Then what are your thoughts? Are you going tomorrow night?¡± Her cell phone vibrated. She looked down and frowned even more. ¡°More and more people are dissing you. Those scions and socialites in the Beijing upper-ss circle who have nothing better to do are all attacking you and ttering Xing Linlin.¡± Xing Shu did not want to hear any more news rted to the Xing family. She leaned against the couch and narrowed her eyes, thinking about whether to order takeoutter or cook something herself. However, Nie Xi¡¯s next words instantly woke her up. Nie Xi said, ¡°Xing Shu, I remember that you¡¯ve been donating your sry to Radiant Welfare Home all these years? You leave only a meager living allowance for yourself every month, but the donor¡¯s name is Xing Linlin.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face instantly darkened. She slowly raised her head. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Steam wasing out of Nie Xi¡¯s ears. ¡°I don¡¯t know the exact situation, but everyone is praising Xing Linlin for being kind-hearted and donating to the welfare home. This matter has already spread throughout the Beijing upper-ss circle. Moreover, the charity organization has confirmed the donor name is indeed Xing Linlin.¡± Xing Shu clenched her fists. Back then, she trusted Xing Linlin too much. So, she asked Xing Linlin to help her with the registration of the donor¡¯s name. However, she did not expect Xing Linlin to be so scheming as to change the donor¡¯s name to herself. Before the matter of donation was exposed, public opinion in the Beijing upper-ss circle did not target Xing Shu like this. However, as soon as the charity organization released Xing Linlin¡¯s name, everyone spoke up for her. She was a girl who had been staying in the Xing family since she was young. She had worked hard since she was young. When she grew up, she did not forget to repay the welfare home that had taken care of her back then. Moreover, she only left a meager living allowance for herself every month and donated the rest of her sry. Such a kind person had her position as a rich youngdy usurped since she was young and forced to live under someone else¡¯s roof. This was the new persona Xing Linlin had created for herself and it was very sessful. At the very least, the name of the donor could not be faked. Hence, Xing Shu was now being attacked and dissed. Xing Shu sneered. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll attend the banquet tomorrow night.¡± She nced at Cheng Lang¡ªwho was unaffected¡ªas if these things were nothing to him. He was not wearing a tie today, and there were two buttons on his shirt that were unbuttoned. It was rare for him to look rxed. The doorbell rang again. Xing Shu went over to open the door. It was Jian Yaochuan. He was carrying arge pile of things that looked like fresh food and some fruits that had been flown in from abroad.. Chapter 145 - 145: Enjoy Your Stay Chapter 145: Enjoy Your Stay Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Miss Xing.¡± Jian Yaochuan greeted her and gestured for the chef behind him to carry the things into the kitchen. ¡°Miss Xing, many of the things here have been processed in the hotel. I¡¯ve invited the chef over to make lunch for you and the President.¡± Xing Shu watched as the neatly dressed chef went to her small kitchen to busy himself. She regarded the whole scene with mirth. Perhaps this was the life of the rich. Xing Shu thanked him and took the fruits to wash them. However, Jian Yaochuan took a step back and said in trepidation, ¡°I¡¯ll do it. Miss Xing, please sit. ¡± Jian Yaochuan had been by Cheng Lang¡¯s side for so many years, but this was the first time he had seen him go out in the middle of the night because of a woman. In the past, the only thing that could make Cheng Lang do this was work. But now, someone had broken this principle. Perhaps Cheng Lang had not realized it himself, but Xing Shu must be special to him. Xing Shu stood in front of the dining table and felt that her small apartment was really very privileged today. Nie Xi looked at Cheng Lang with a smile, but Cheng Lang maintained his calm demeanor. Nie Xi could not help but ask, ¡°President Cheng, did you enjoy your stayst night?¡± Cheng Lang looked up at Nie Xi. ¡°So?¡± Nie Xi replied, ¡°So¡­ President Cheng, are you going to apany Xing Shu to the banquet tomorrow night?¡± Not to mention Cheng Lang, even Xing Shu was shocked by Nie Xi¡¯s words. She hurriedly went forward to stop her, but she saw Cheng Lang look up at her and ask, ¡°You want me to go?¡± From a rational point of view, Cheng Lang could not find a reason for him to attend that boring banquet. However, if Xing Shu wanted him to go, he realized that he did not want to refuse. Before Xing Shu could answer, Nie Xi spoke first. ¡°The Xing family won¡¯t let Xing Shu off, and Cheng Xingyang¡¯s family won¡¯t let her off either. In addition, there¡¯s Liu Xiangru from the Liu family. And then, there¡¯s the Feng Jian incident¡ªthe Feng family will probably also find trouble with Xing Shu.¡± Thinking of this, she was worried for Xing Shu. Just then, Jian Yaochuan came out of the kitchen with fruits and said casually, ¡°The Feng family won¡¯t find trouble with Miss Xing Shu. Feng Jian has been sent overseas and it¡¯s very difficult for her toe back. The President has already spoken to the Feng family¡ªthey won¡¯t make things difficult for Miss Xing.¡± Jian Yaochuan realized that he had said too much. He quickly ced the fruit tter on the coffee table. ¡°Miss Xing¡­ Miss Nie, have some fruits.¡± The fruits had been processed by the chef and carved into a beautiful shape. However, Xing Shu¡¯s attention was not on the fruits now. She looked at Cheng Lang and could not help but ask, ¡°Did you speak with the Feng family?¡± Cheng Lang pursed his lips and felt a little annoyed. He was used to doing things, not saying them. Hence, he felt a little ufortable when Jian Yaochuan suddenly exposed what he had done. However, in the face of Xing Shu¡¯s question, he still nodded. Xing Shu did not expect Cheng Lang to help her get rid of a potential threat. Although Cheng Lang¡¯s coldness was very hurtful, his asional tenderness was also rather touching. Nie Xi also covered her chest and said to Xing Shu, ¡°Xing Shu, President Cheng is much more reliable than Nie Heng. I believe that after you two end things, President Cheng won¡¯t be stingy, right?¡± Thest sentence was directed at Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang subconsciously frowned. ¡°Don¡¯tpare me to Nie Heng.¡± A trace of sadness shed across Nie Xi¡¯s eyes. Then¡ªright on the heels of that ¡ªshe curled her lips into a mocking smile. ¡°So, you also know that Nie Heng is a douchebag. It¡¯s degrading topare with him. However, that douchebag is still quite generous. At least, he gave Xing Shu 30 millionst night.¡± Cheng Lang immediately whipped out a credit card and ced it on the table, pushing it to Xing Shu. Nie Xi: Xing Shu: Jian Yaochuan regarded this action with mirth as he silently poured water for the three of them. Then, he sat at the side and waited for Cheng Lang¡¯s instructions. Cheng Lang did not go to the office today. He had three virtual meetings in the morning and began going over the documents. The senior management needed to discuss the matter of MOOL again. The atmosphere in the room was a little subtle, and only the fragrance of food from the kitchen could be smelled. Nie Xi was the first to react. She looked at the credit card on the coffee table and suddenly had a feeling that although Xing Shu and Cheng Lang would not have a future, at least Cheng Lang was not patronizing Xing Shu. She was muddle-headed about her own rtionship, but she was very sharp about other people¡¯s rtionships. She knew that Cheng Xingyang was a douchebag a long time ago and advised Xing Shu to annul the engagement with him as soon as possible. However, Xing Shu was held back by the Xing family and could only be a tool for them and the Cheng family. Based on her own experience, Nie Xi hoped that Xing Shu would not get serious and give her heart to Cheng Lang. If she could get some money, she should. A little something from someone like Cheng Lang would be more than enough for the average person tost three lifetimes.. Chapter 146 - 146: Wait for You in Bed Chapter 146: Wait for You in Bed Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios However, Nie Xi also knew that Xing Shu did feel something for Cheng Lang and injected real feelings into the rtionship. Since she did, she should not be trampled on. Therefore, she did not say anything and yawned. ¡°It looks like President Cheng will apany Xing Shu to the banquet. I¡¯m relieved to hear that. I still have something on, so I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Nie Xi came and left quickly. When she was waiting for the elevator, she stared nkly at the jumping elevator number. After a long time, sheughed self-deprecatingly. ¡°So Nie Heng is the only douchebag.¡± Nie Heng clearly had someone he liked; his fianc¨¦e. But, he still screwed her with a clear conscience. When he was in a bad mood, he humiliated her to the extreme. Although Cheng Lang did not understand love, he was willing to break his principles for the woman he had slept with. Even if it was not often, it was enough to make one fall for him. In the apartment, Xing Shu pushed the credit card back. of him. ¡°Can¡¯t I upgrade to a more magnificent cage for the Little Canary?¡± Xing Shu paused for a moment before realizing that Cheng Lang was asking her to change her house. His way of expressing his thoughts was really unique. Xing Shu looked at the credit card and did not ept it. After upgrading to a more magnificent cage, would the canary still be able to leave in the future? She knew that she had some feelings for Cheng Lang, but she knew even better that they were not from the same world. Xing Shu said, ¡°A vi worth more than 20 million yuan is enough. You are already a very good sugar daddy.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care for this paltry sum of money.¡± Cheng Lang frowned and said calmly. He looked at the rejected credit card and felt a little depressed. This was the first time he had been rejected by someone when offering them money. Xing Shu choked and replied with mirth. ¡°I know that you don¡¯tck money, but the 30 million yuan Nie Heng gave me was on ount of you. If I take your money again, it¡¯ll be too avaricious.¡± As she spoke, she sorted out the documents on the coffee table. ¡°The restaurant rmended by Seniorst time was good. Are you free tonight? I¡¯ll treat you to a meal.¡¯ Cheng Lang replied, ¡°I¡¯m free at 10:00 p.m..¡± Xing Shu: ¡°¡­¡± Then they would be there to drink dishwashing water. She rolled her eyes and looked at Cheng Lang¡¯s hand on the coffee table. She slowly covered it. ¡°If you¡¯re only free until 10:00 p.m., should I wait for you in bed?¡± Cheng Lang looked up and met Xing Shu¡¯s eyes. ¡°Sure. It¡¯s much more sincere than a meal.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s face turned red and her heart raced. However, she noted that Jian Yaochuan was still there and did not dare to continue speaking. She felt her mouth go dry. Jian Yaochuan tactfully stared at his knees and pretended not to hear the flirtatious conversation between Cheng Lang and Xing Shu. Xing Shu took a deep breath and tried her best to change the topic. ¡°Do you have a meeting in the afternoon?¡± Cheng Lang stared at her face and did not answer. After all, Xing Shu¡¯s face had been pped a few times and the swelling had not subsided. Although she had been treated briefly in the hospital, Xing Shu¡¯s skin was tender and there were still some traces of the abuse. But they were not very obvious. When Xing Shu went to the washroom just now, she specially checked her face. It was still a little swollen in the morning. It was probably even more obviousst night. It had been hard on Cheng Lang to still screw herst night despite her face. ¡°Who pped you?¡± It was not that Cheng Lang did not notice the abnormality on Xing Shu¡¯s facest night. Butpared to the swelling on her face, Xing Shu¡¯s moodst night was even worse. Now that he saw that her mood had eased a little, he asked her. Was it someone from the Xing or Cheng family? Was she so easily bullied? Xing Shu did not say anything. She only felt a lump in her throat. She had her pride. Perhaps it was because of the environment she grew up in, she felt ashamed to be humiliated or to ask for a favor. She did not like people knowing about those humiliating incidents. This was the only bit of dignity she had left. Chen Ru and Cheng Gang did not only inflict physical harm on her, but also mental imprisonment. Seeing that Xing Shu did not answer, Cheng Lang raised his hand and pinched her chin. He looked straight into her eyes. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyelids were very thin. When he closed them, he looked imposing. Xing Shu¡¯s face heated up. Seeing that Jian Yaochuan was still there, she looked embarrassed and anxious. Jian Yaochuan got up tactfully and went to the kitchen to help. After he left, Xing Shu felt much more at ease. Her eyes were red from being forced, and she looked a little pitiful. Cheng Lang did not like pitiful things. Being weak meant being bullied. However, when he saw Xing Shu¡¯s pitiful look, Cheng Lang¡¯s tone softened a little. ¡°Why are you crying?¡± He put down his hand and said to Xing Shu, ¡°If anyone hits you, hit them back. If anything happens, I¡¯m here.. What are you afraid of?¡± Chapter 147 - 147: Buttering Me Up? Chapter 147: Buttering Me Up? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu was his mistress. How could she be bullied by others? Moreover, something so major happenedst night, but Xing Shu did not even call him. Cheng Lang could not help but think about how Xing Shu and Nie Xi had praised Nie Heng for being generous in front of him just now. He could not help but wonder if he was doing badly. He had never had a mistress before and did not know how to keep one. He had zero experience. Xing Shu was not the type to take the initiative to beg others. She was used to being alone and relied on herself for everything. This realization made Cheng Lang very ufortable. He even thought that he would go back and properly research on how to keep a mistress. Xing Shu sat at the side, her mind nk. After a long time, she looked up at Cheng Lang, who was going over the documents again. His hair was enveloped by the sunlight that shone in from outside, as if it was glowing. His skin was fair¡­ His eyshes were long¡­ His taut wrist bones were sharp. Such a person actually said that he wanted to be her backing? Xing Shu pursed her lips. After a long time, she said softly, ¡°If I cause trouble at tomorrow¡¯s banquet¡­¡± Before she could finish speaking, she heard Cheng Lang say, ¡°If you¡¯re bullied, I¡¯ll be the one who loses face.¡± Xing Shu regarded his reply with mirth. Her lips curved into a smile for a while before she said, ¡°Thank you. I can prepare more detailed information about MOOL for you, or I can go overseas and see if there are anypanies worth Investing m. presidenteng, I nave notmng to repay you witn. I can only work harder at work.¡± After saying that, she picked up the ss of water beside her. ¡°President Cheng, are you thirsty? Do you want some water?¡± Cheng Lang smiled. He took the ss of water and nced at Xing Shu. ¡°Buttering me up?¡± Xing Shu rolled her eyes. Duh¡­ In Cheng Lang¡¯s opinion, this was the best thing about Xing Shu. Be it buttering him up or wheedling, she did it graciously and unabashedly. When Jian Yaochuan came out with a te, he saw Cheng Lang looking at Xing Shu with a smile. Xing Shu sat beside him and said something. The corners of her eyes were raised, and her lips were rosy. Jian Yaochuan quickly retracted his gaze and did not dare to look again. After the chef finished cooking, he left with the chef. This was the first time Xing Shu had enjoyed the treatment of a Michelin-starred chefing to her house to cook. After eating and drinking her fill, she called the hospital to ask about Feng Daxiang¡¯s condition. Knowing that the director was awake, she heaved a sigh of relief and began to contact the charity organization. The charity organization had been in contact with Xing Shu through her cell phone number. When they saw Xing Shu calling, their attitude was very polite. ¡°Miss Xing, you¡¯ve already transferred this month¡¯s funds.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°I know. I just want to ask, you¡¯ve always called me Miss Xing. Do you know my full name?¡± The charity organization was stunned for a moment. ¡°Isn¡¯t it Miss Xing Linlin?¡± Xing Shu sneered. The charity organization could not be med for this. After all, she had the same surname as Xing Linlin. The charity organization had always called her ¡°Miss Xing¡±, but they did not know that her name was Xing Shu. Xing Shu said, ¡°My name is Xing Shu. Back then, I was too busy with work, so I asked Xing Linlin to help me with the donation paperwork. You should have surveince cameras over there, right?¡± This was also the first time the charity organization had encountered such a thing. They did not expect the donor¡¯s name to be wrong. He said, ¡°Miss Xing, we will furnish all the recordings. If there¡¯s a need, I¡¯ll prepare a copy for you now.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xing Shu hung up. She rubbed the space between her eyebrows and called the hospital again. Although Feng Daxiang was already awake, he was not in good spirits after knowing that he would be spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Xing Shu still had tens of millions of yuan in her hands, which could be used to relocate the welfare home. Chen Ru would not let go of that piece ofnd, but Xing Shu had the contract and would not let herself get the short end of the stick. Before Xing Shu could speak, Cheng Lang took the initiative to ask, ¡°Do you need avvyer?¡± Xing Shu nodded. ¡°Cheng Corporation Group¡¯s legal department. Pick one that you like.¡± Cheng Lang¡¯s tone was indifferent as he Dut awav the documents. ¡°As for the new location of the welfare home, ask Jian Yaochuan.¡± The legal department of Cheng Corporation Group was known for being invincible. It was rumored that they had never lost a case since their firstwsuit. With the legal department on her side, she would win no matter how difficult thewsuit was. With them on Xing Shu¡¯s side, Chen Ru would not be able to bully her. Xing Shu thought about it and did not refuse. ¡°Thank you.¡± As she spoke, the two of them walked out side by side. Just as they reached the door, they met the neighbor fromst night.. Chapter 148 - 148: Try Bullying Me Chapter 148: Try Bullying Me Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios She was holding a bag of vegetables in her hand. When she saw theming out together, she could not help but start to persuade Cheng Lang. ¡°Young man, what future can you have by being with this youngdy? How much can she give you a month? My niece has five properties. As long as you¡¯re willing, she can give two to you and you¡¯ll be set for life. Think about it again. With your looks, you should find a better one.¡± Everyone loved beauty, let alone Cheng Lang, who was such a prepossessing sight. The neighbor felt that her arrogant niece would definitely like him. Xing Shu watched with mirth. Seeing Cheng Lang quicken his pace, she hurriedly followed him. Behind her, the neighbor was still nagging, ¡°Why are you so stubborn?¡± After entering the elevator, Xing Shu suppressed herughter and secretly nced at Cheng Lang¡¯s face. His lips were pursed tightly, and his eyes were sharp. Even the temperature of the elevator had dropped by a few degrees. Xing Shu wanted to cajole him, but the elevator door opened. She saw the man standing outside¡ªCheng Xingyang. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s pupils constricted as he stared at Cheng Lang and Xing Shu in the elevator. His mind was like aputer that had crashed, and he did not know how to react. After a long time, Cheng Xingyang said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Young Uncle, why are you here?¡± Why was he at Xing Shu¡¯s apartment? He knew that Cheng Lang was fastidious and germophobic. He was very particr about things and his personal space. Only Jian Yaochuan could get close to him. But now, Xing Shu¡¯s arm was almost touching Cheng Lang¡¯s arm. Such an intimate distance¡­ Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face turned pale. His mind was wild with thoughts, but he did not dare to think about the most terrifying aspect. Cheng Lang kept a poker face. He stepped out of the elevator. ¡°I¡¯m here to look for Xing Shu.¡± He did not know how to lie, and he disdained lying. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s body froze, and his lips began to tremble. He stared at Xing Shu in disbelief. Xing Shu smiled. ¡°I¡¯m on leave today. Cheng Corporation Group has been discussing whether to invest in MOOL. I was the one who prepared the information on MOOL. Something came up, so President Cheng came to look for me. Jian Yaochuan was also here just now. Anything else?¡± She was exining on behalf of Cheng Lang. Cheng Xingyang looked at Xing Shu¡¯s high -cored clothes and felt his chest tighten. If it were anyone else, he would definitely believe it. However, that was Cheng Lang. He rarely even went to the family home, let alone the home of any senior management. But other than this exnation, what else could it be? It couldn¡¯t possibly be that his high and mighty Young Uncle had an improper rtionship with Xing Shu, right? No, Young Uncle wouldn¡¯t. Cheng Xingyang secretly mocked himself for thinking too much. Although Xing Shu was a real looker, it was not enough to bewitch Young Uncle. Cheng Xingyang looked at Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu, you gave 10 million yuan to the Xing family. How generous. Are you so eager to cut ties with the Xing family? You have to know that without the protection of the Xing family in the future, anyone can bully you.¡± Xing Shu did not even deign to look at Cheng Xingyang in disdain. ¡°When I was in the Xing family, I didn¡¯t treat the Xing family as my backer. As for what you said about anyone bullying me, let them try.¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s eyes hurt from Xing Shu¡¯s resolute attitude. When Xing Shu passed by him, he could not help but grab Xing Shu¡¯s wrist and ask in a hoarse voice, ¡°Xing Shu, have you ever liked me¡­ even a little¡­¡± He did not know why he asked, but he was indignant. Xing Shu was clearly not that important to him. Moreover, she did not know etiquette, integrity, and shame. She had slept with another man when she was his fianc¨¦e. But even so¡­ After knowing that he was going to annul the engagement with Xing Shu tomorrow night, he panicked. He began to think about everything that had happened between him and Xing Shu all these years. Why? Why did he get involved with Xing Linlin back then? He probably felt that Xing Shu was too aloof. When she faced him, she did not have any feelings at all, as if it was his one-sided love. When he was in school, Xing Shu¡¯s grades were good. So when he visited her excitedly with his homework, Xing Shu would ask him if he had any problems. She was independent and strong, unlike a woman. On the other hand, Xing Linlin pestered him every day to ask all kinds of questions. She would even show a look of admiration, giving Cheng Xingyang an immense sense of satisfaction. All the emotional fulfillment he did not get from Xing Shu, he got it from Xing Linlin. So, what was wrong with him liking Xing Linlin?Besides, Xing Shu has slept with another man. She was tainted.. Chapter 149 - 149: The Cheng Family’s Secret Chapter 149: The Cheng Family¡¯s Secret Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Xingyang felt disgusted by Xing Shu, but at the same time, he was also very angry. Seeing that Xing Shu was ignoring him, his grievance and depression became even more turbulent. He would make Xing Shu regret it, and he would also make those men who touched her pay the price! He red fiercely at Xing Shu¡¯s departing figure and punched the wall. Xing Shu got into Cheng Lang¡¯s car and looked out of the window in frustration. Cheng Xingyang did not chase after her. He was probably throwing a hissy fit. She had said that she was on leave today, but Cheng Xingyang showed up at her ce. She could only go to the office. Just as the car was about to start, Cheng Xingyang came out. His face was dark as he looked around, probably still looking for Xing Shu. Then, he walked towards Cheng Lang¡¯s car and shouted through the window, ¡°Young Uncle, I went back to the family homest night. Grandpa asked me to pass you a message.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Cheng Lang lowered his head as he looked at the document and opened the window a crack. Cheng Xingyang said, ¡°Grandpa asked when do you n to meet with the Jin family? Since both families are in agreement of a marriage alliance, we should meet for a meal. Grandpa called you, but he couldn¡¯t get through. Jian Yaochuan¡¯s phone is busy too. Grandpa knows that you¡¯re busy, so he asked me to help pass on the message.¡± As for why Cheng Xingyang returned to the family home, it was obviously because of the viral video. Fortunately, Jiang Yao ¡ªwho had posted the viral video¡ªhad been grounded. He did not know how the situation was now. She was probably having cabin fever. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s eyes were filled with mockery. ¡°I hope Young Uncle won¡¯t plead for Jiang Yao this time. Aunt is very angry this time.¡± He was referring to Jiang Yao¡¯s mother, Cheng Shi. Hearing this, Xing Shu¡¯s heart trembled. Jiang Yao was punished? Didn¡¯t she say that no one dared to hit her? She looked at Cheng Lang anxiously, but she heard Cheng Lang say indifferently, ¡°Locked Jiang Yao in the dark room again? This is the only thing you know.¡± His tone was faintly mocking, and Cheng Xingyang did not dare to continue. Cheng Lang looked ahead and ordered coldly, ¡°Drive.¡± Jian Yaochuan nodded and started the car. Xing Shu¡¯s palms were sweating anxiously. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, is Jiang Yao¡¯s situation serious? I didn¡¯t think it through. I should be the one to send that video.¡± ¡°If you sent it, you would have been taken away by Old Master Cheng now.¡± Cheng Lang closed his eyes and tapped his fingers on his knees. ¡°The Cheng family is very biased. No matter what Cheng Xingyang did or how wrong he was, Old Master Cheng will still think that it¡¯s your fault.¡± Now that Jiang Yao was taking the fall, Old Master Cheng would not pay attention to Xing Shu for the time being. However, if the video was really sent by Xing Shu, she would not live to see tomorrow. Cheng Gang was nothing,pared to Old Master Cheng¡¯s methods. Xing snu?s race aarKenea. ¡°1 Know. 1 Just wantea to Drmg Jiang Yao along to watch the show. I didn¡¯t mean to drag her down.¡± She felt guilty. Jiang Yao had suffered an undeserved ill turn this time. Cheng Lang said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. Jiang Yao is used to being locked up.¡± Rumor had it that Cheng Shi treated Jiang Yao very badly. But why? Weren¡¯t they mother and daughter? Xing Shu also heard that Cheng Shi¡¯s husband was a pianist. He was handsome, gentle, and elegant. He had toured around the world. Coupled with Cheng Shi¡¯s eminent family background, the two of them were a perfect match. Why didn¡¯t she treat her child well? Cheng Lang reached out and pulled Xing Shu into his arms, holding her waist. ¡°Back then, Cheng Shi pursued her current husband¡ªJiang Qinian¡ªfanatically. Cheng Shi would watch every one of his performance, but Jiang Qinian had always rejected her wooing.¡± Xing Shu was puzzled. But wasn¡¯t Cheng Shi with Jiang Qinian now? Sensing Xing Shu¡¯s confusion, Cheng Lang stroked her chin and said, ¡°One day, Cheng Shi went overseas to watch Jiang Qinian¡¯s performance and was ambushed by a group of hooligans. She was tortured for three days and three nights and was pregnant with Jiang Yao as a result. In order to cover up this scandal, the Cheng family forced Jiang Qinian to marry Cheng Shi. They announced to the public that the two of them could not control themselves and were pregnant before marriage. In my father¡¯s opinion, no one can ruin the Cheng family¡¯s reputation and no one can bully the Cheng family. Even though the Cheng family was unreasonable in this matter¡ªas long as it¡¯s what a member of the Cheng family wants¡ªthey must have it.¡± Old Master Cheng¡¯s bias had reached the point of tyranny¡ªdisregarding the wishes of others. In Xing Shu¡¯s opinion, Jiang Qinian was innocent. Right from the start, he had rejected Cheng Shi. It was Cheng Shi who pursued him relentlessly and desperately. Her unfortunate encounter was not his fault. In the end, she got what she wanted and married Jiang Qinian, pregnant with another man¡¯s child. Although everything that happened to Cheng Shi was very tragic, the most innocent person here was Jiang Qinian. However, the Cheng family was too powerful and he could not fight back.. Chapter 150 - 150: Loved Him To the Point of Insanity Chapter 150: Loved Him To the Point of Insanity Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios No wonder Cheng Shi did not love Jiang Yao. It turned out that her birth was so unbearable. Xing Shu¡¯s heart ached a little, and she thought of Jiang Yao¡¯s personality. It must have something to do with her long-termck of love. Cheng Lang probably felt tired and rested his chin on Xing Shu¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Jiang Qinian had someone he liked and was about to get engaged. It was the Cheng family who forced him to break up and marry Cheng Shi, so Jiang Qinian hated the Cheng family. Cheng Shi loved Jiang Qinian to the point of insanity. Even though he was forced into the marriage, she was still very satisfied.¡± Xing Shu asked, ¡°Jiang Qinian hates the Cheng family?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Yes, Old Master has stipted that they must have sex at least once a week.¡± Xing Shu was shocked beyond words. Even such a private matter had been controlled by someone. Jiang Qinian¡¯s dignity as a man had been utterly trampled on. No wonder he hated the Cheng family. If Cheng Lang had not told her this story personally, Xing Shu would not have believed that ordinary people were so powerless in the face of a wealthy family. She did not know what to say. She vaguely felt that Cheng Lang was reminding her that once she crossed Old Master Cheng, she would only be at the mercy of him. Xing Shu raised her head to look at Cheng Lang, but Cheng Lang suddenly held her palm. He whispered into her ear, ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Xing Shu asked, ¡°When will Jiang Yao be released?¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°Half a month. ¡± Xing Shu eximed, ¡°That long? Will Jiang Yao have any mental problems?¡± She had only been locked up by Chen Ru for a few hours, but she already felt like she was about to break down. Jiang Yao had been suffering like this since she was young. Her mental state¡­ Cheng Lang replied, ¡°No, Jiang Yao is not as fragile as you think.¡± Xing Shu sighed and thought that when Jiang Yao was released, she would definitely treat her to a good meal. The car quickly arrived at the underground parking lot of Cheng Corporation Group. Xing Shu first went to her department to get the documents. She felt that the atmosphere in the department today was off. Someone heard the gossip that Xing Shu was the daughter of the Xing family. Before everyone could digest this news, they heard that Xing Shu had stolen this identity. The Xing family was holding a banquet tomorrow to announce this news. They even wanted a public apology from Xing Shu. The viral sex video of Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin was too notorious, so even the Xing family¡¯s matters¡ªby association¡ªattracted so much attention. Xing Shu ignored their idle talk and went to the top floor with the documents she needed. In the office on the top floor, Jian Yaochuan ced a document in front of Cheng Lang. ¡°President, a few people on the board of directors are in contact with Cheng Gang to discuss Alpha Corporation¡¯s investment. Cheng Gang doesn¡¯t seem to want to give up on this project.¡± Cheng Gang wanted to rely on this project to make aeback, but his n was disrupted by Cheng Lang¡¯s sudden return to the country. How could he be willing to give up now? In addition, everyone knew about Cheng Xingyang¡¯s viral sex video. Old Master Cheng had thrown the book at him several times in the recent period. ¡°Let them contact him. Cheng Gang has been in Cheng Corporation Group for so many years. It¡¯s impossible that he doesn¡¯t have any allies,¡± Cheng Lang said nonchntly. Only by luring the snake out of its hole could he catch them all in one fell swoop. Jian Yaochuan ced the document on the table. ¡°Cheng Song and Cheng Gang are also in contact. The two of them metst night. I don¡¯t know what they talked about.¡± Cheng Lang snorted. ¡°Big Brother¡¯s position is stable. As long as he doesn¡¯t make a big mistake, I can¡¯t do anything to him. He won¡¯t be stupid. ¡®Youe at the king, you best not miss.¡¯ Unless he can kill me with one strike, he won¡¯t make a move easily.¡± However, he might first push out a scapegoat. As for who this scapegoat was, it was hard to say. Seeing it was time for the meeting, the senior management entered the office one after another. It was a small meeting, and the venue was Cheng Lang¡¯s office. The Human Resources Director and the Finance Director had witnessed the scene in the office previously. When they saw Xing Shu, they quickly stood up and said obsequiously, ¡°Miss Xing, you¡¯re here.¡± They knew the rtionship between Xing Shu and Cheng Lang, so they wanted to curry favor with her. The others were surprised by their attitude and wanted to mock them. But they were afraid of Cheng Lang, so they could only hold it in. Xing Shu nodded and did not show anything out of the ordinary. She walked to a seat at the side and sat down. The agenda of this meeting was still rted to MOOL¡¯s investment. Someone volunteered to persuade the founder of MOOL. Xing Shu took a few more nces at the man who spoke. The man seemed to be called Shen Yi, a director who was not even 30 years old. Cheng Lang¡¯s management methods were different from otherpanies. Take Fenglei Group for example. The shares of Fenglei Group were all in the hands of the ruling family, but not all the shares of Cheng Corporation Group were in the hands of the Cheng family. One of the things Cheng Lang had offended the Cheng family back then was the introduction of non-family board members. This could bring fresh blood and views to thepany and ensure the stability of thepany¡¯s structure. But it also harmed the Cheng family¡¯s interests.. Chapter 151 - 151: Dislike Chapter 151: Dislike Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Shen Yi¡¯s father was one of the people who had been recruited back then, but now it was Shen Yi. Shen Yi was 28 years old this year and had already been in Cheng Corporation Group for five years. ¡°President Cheng, I can try to convince the founder of MOOL.¡± Shen Yi was wearing a ck suit. Xing Shu did not know if it was her imagination, but she felt that Shen Yi deliberately nced at her when he stood up. Cheng Lang did not say anything. There was a coldness between his brows. Xing Shu thought for a moment and stood up as well. ¡°President Cheng, MOOL is indeed very outstanding, but I wish to go overseas for a scouting trip. Perhaps I can uncover more promising projects.¡± The office fell silent. Shen Yi looked at Xing Shu mockingly and sneered. ¡°A project with more prospects than MOOL? Director Xing, do you know what you¡¯re talking about? Creating a billion US dors worth of value in half a year? Do you think such a project can be found on the streets so easily? Can¡¯t you use your brain when you speak?¡± Xing Shu then confirmed that her intuition was right¡ªShen Yi indeed regarded her with hostility. Xing Shu looked at him. ¡°Director Shen, the views of the founder of MOOL can¡¯t be changed overnight.¡± Shen Yi countered, ¡°Director Xing, I haven¡¯t done it yet. How do you know that I can¡¯t change it? Besides, Miss Jin Yue is helping us.¡± Xing Shu frowned. Jin Yue was not a member of Cheng Corporation Group. Logically speaking, she should not be involved in the investment of Cheng Corporation Group. She looked at Cheng Lang and realized that he was just sitting there indifferently without any intention of speaking. She was a little angry. Thinking of what Cheng Lang had said in the apartment today, she made up her mind¡ªno matter what, she had to do her job well. Xing Shu spoke to Cheng Lang, ¡°President Cheng, I hope you can approve my going overseas after tomorrow night. Miss Jin Yue¡¯s research institute might be very famous, but I heard that her senior is not the only one starting a business among that batch of students. I already have some ideas. As long as you give me some time, I¡¯ll go there to check things out and give you a concrete reply.¡± Shen Yi wanted to say something, but Cheng Lang suddenly nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± This was as good as agreeing to Xing Shu l s request. Shen Yi¡¯s face immediately darkened. He nced at Xing Shu and then looked away. Cheng Lang suddenly looked at Shen Yi. ¡°If you want to convince the founder, you can set off at any time.¡± A glint shed across Shen Yi¡¯s eyes. ¡°Okay.¡± After the meeting ended, Xing Shu returned to her office. As soon as she sat down, an unfamiliar number called. Without thinking, she knew that it was Xing Linlin¡ªshe probably wanted to show off how much she was favored in the Xing family. Xing Shu blocked this number and did not want to hear Xing Linlin¡¯s disgusting words. Xing Linlin had been calling her using several different phone numbers, but Xlng Shu rejected all of them. She was so angry that she almost smashed her cell phone! The Xing family redecorated Xing Linlin¡¯s original room in the shortest time possible and bought her several luxury cars worth millions. They also gave her loads of clothes and jewelry. Although the Xing family had treated Xing Linlin well in the past, they did not dote on her as much as they did now. Inparison to Xing Shu l s previous status in the Xing family, Xing Shu was treated worse than a servant. Xing Linlin was extremely proud and smug now. She was over the moon. Moreover, her reputation had also been salvaged. Back then, when she was handling the paperwork for Xing Shu, she was lucky that she did something. Now, it woulde in handy. Tomorrow night would be the banquet where the Xing family would announce Cheng Xingyangs engagement to her. Moreover, they would acknowledge her in front of all the guests. Just thinking about it made Xing Linlin excited. Although the Xing family could notpare to those internationally eminent families, they were still a prestigious family in the capital. As long as Xing Shu was not the daughter of a wealthy family, Xing Linlin would trump herpletely. Xing Linlin wanted to lord over Xing Shu, but Xing Shu did not think too much about it. She booked a ne ticket to leave the country the morning after tomorrow. As she replied to the charity organization, she checked out a few foreign projects. She had indeed found a project with good investment prospects. A smile appeared on her face. The recordings and surveince cameras from the charity organization had been handed over to Xing Shu. Together with the fund transfer records of donations to the charity organization from Xing Shu, she could prove that she was the one who had donated the money and not Xing Linlin. Xing Shu did not want to announce this matter at the banquet, so she contacted the police. The charity organization was willing to testify for Xing Shu. Coupled with these records, Xing Linlin¡¯s crime was a sure bet. Xing Shu specially told the police to set the arrest date for tomorrow night. She said before¡ªthe more Xing Linlin cared about something, the more she wanted to destroy everything she cared about.. Chapter 152 - 152: Looking for Trouble Chapter 152: Looking for Trouble Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Moreover, Xing Shu still had a trump card. She nned to announce it tomorrow night. It would depend on how far the Xing family would push her. The Xing family intended to make the banquet a grand affair and sent out many invitations. They even specially emphasized that the Cheng family would be attending. Who in the capital did not want to get close to the Cheng family? All the invitations sent out had been epted. The WeChat groups in the Beijing upper-ss circle were also frantically guessing what might happen tomorrow night. ¡°Will Xing Shu appear? Cheng Xingyang probably hates to see Xing Shu now, ¡°Cheng Xingyang aside¡­ The Xing family finds out that they¡¯ve raised Xing Shu¡ªthis bastard¡ªfor so many years, they must be furious.¡± ¡°What a drama. I heard that Xing Shu¡¯ s conduct is very unbing. She even admitted right to Cheng Xingyang¡¯s face that she was screwing another man behind his back.¡± While the WeChat groups were wild with gossip about Xing Shu, she slept until dawn. Everyone felt that Xing Shu would not dare to appear at the banquet, but it was theplete opposite. After Xing Shu woke up, she asked Nie Xi out to set her hair and do her makeup. Nie Xi sat on the ck chair. Seeing that Xing Shu was dressed up to the nines, her lips curled up. ¡°Are you looking for trouble?¡± Xing Shu narrowed her eyes and felt the sensation of the makeup brush sliding across her face. She snorted. ¡°If I don¡¯t go, they¡¯ll only twist the facts and spin a worse narrative.¡± Nie Xi smiled and lowered her eyes. ¡°Will President Cheng go? Xing Shu replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± She had applied for leave today and did not go to the office. Jian Yaochuan called her halfway and asked about the relocation of the welfare home. Xing Shu roughly told him a few requests, and Jian Yaochuan said that he would handle the matter. ¡°He probably won¡¯t go.¡± Xing Shu closed her eyes and waited quietly for the stylist to put on her makeup. Nie Xi looked at her newly-done manicure and teased, ¡°I think President Cheng will go. He treats you a little differently.¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°President Cheng said that he will consider marrying Jin Yue.¡± Nie Xi stopped in her tracks and cursed, ¡°F*ck, men are all the same!¡± Xing Shu regarded herment with mirth. But when she turned around and saw the faint strangtion mark on Nie Xi¡¯s neck, she could not smile anymore. Nie Xi noticed Xing Shu¡¯s gaze and tugged at her cor. ¡°He didn¡¯t control his strengthst night?¡± Did he not control his strength? Or did he strangle her on purpose? Xing Shu did not dare to ask She only lowered her eyes and asked, ¡°Have you thought about what to do in the future? Nie Xi smiled. ¡°What about you? Have you thought about what to do?¡± At night, the Xing family¡¯s residence was brightly lit. All the guests had arrived. From the entrance to the garden, there werenterns and colorful decorations along the way. Xing Linlin was surrounded by a group of stylists upstairs. She was wearing a dress adorned with diamonds. When she walked, she shone brightly. It was rumored that this dress was hand-made by an Italian designer. Just this dress alone was worth tens of millions. Xing Linlin¡¯s vanity was greatly satisfied. She could not help butment in the WeChat group, ¡°You guys wille tonight, right?¡± Previously, things with the people in the group had been ended on a sour note at Sunset Bar. Nobody expected Xing Linlin to be the daughter of the Xing family in the blink of an eye and might even rece Xing Shu as Cheng Xingyang¡¯s fianc¨¦e. Therefore, the WeChat group was a little awkward at this moment. In the end, Liu Chun broke the ice. Liu Chun said, ¡°Linlin, congrattions. You¡¯ve suffered all these years. Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll definitely be there tonight.¡± When Xing Linlin saw this, she only felt ridiculed. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you guys.¡¯ The others in the group did not say anything. Thinking about how they humiliated Xing Linlinst time¡­ Who knew if Xing Linlin would take the opportunity to exact revenge? Therefore, they did not attend. Only Liu Chun came. Liu Chun went upstairs to look for Xing Linlin. When she saw the dress on Xing Linlin, jealousy shed in her heart. Not everyone could afford a dress worth tens of millions. Xing Linlin caught the emotions in Liu Chun¡¯s eyes and pretended to be affectionate as she went up to her. ¡°Liu Chun, I still have to thank you for what happenedst time.¡± Liu Chun was a little embarrassed. Last time, she did not speak up for Xing Linlin. Moreover, when Nie Xi sshed wine on Xing Linlin, she also looked on coldly. Xing Linlin pulled Liu Chun and whispered, ¡°By the way, did you know that Nie Xi and Nie Heng have an abnormal rtionship? They seem to have slept together. Liu Chun felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She looked up in disbelief.. ¡°What did you say? Chapter 153 - 153: Unworthy to Stand by His Side Chapter 153: Unworthy to Stand by His Side Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Linlin¡¯s face was filled with disdain. Since Nie Xi dared to ssh wine on her, she had to pay the price. Tonight, not only would she ruin Xing Shu l s reputation, but she would also make the rtionship between Nie Heng and Nie Xi public. However, she was afraid of offending Nie Heng, so she could only let Liu Chun do this. Liu Chun hated Xing Shu and Nie Xi, and she was also Liu Xiangru¡¯spdog. Therefore, she was the perfect patsy for this job. Xing Linlin said, ¡°My brother told me that he saw Nie Heng and Nie Xi get a hotel room together. I¡¯ve also seen them¡­¡± When Liu Chun heard this, she was so angry that her scalp went numb. She clenched her fists. ¡°Is what you said true? Xing Linlin said, ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. Otherwise, why would these siblings¡ªwho aren¡¯t rted by blood¡ªstay in the same room on a business trip? It¡¯s not like the Nie family doesn¡¯t have money.¡± Liu Chun felt her hands tremble. Nie Heng actually¡­ Liu Chun said, ¡°Linlin, thank you for telling me this news. I won¡¯t let that b*tch, Nie Xi off! As expected, people who are friends with Xing Shu aren¡¯t decent! Seeing that Liu Chun¡¯s emotions were in ce, Xing Linlin began to groom her. ¡°Xing Shu and Nie Xi will being overter. You¡¯d better restrain your expression. If there¡¯s anything, you can discuss it in private.¡± These words clearly struck a raw nerve. Liu Chun snarled, ¡°Why should we discuss it in private?! I want to take this opportunity to expose the disgusting things Nie Xi has done. And Nie Heng, how could he?!¡± Angry people had no rationality. Liu Chun felt that she was about to explode from anger. She had to tell Liu Xiangru this news as soon as possible. That b*tch, Nie Xi actually dared to touch Nie Heng. Damn it! Xing Linlin held Liu Chun¡¯s arm. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be angry. I told you this because I don¡¯t want you to be kept in the dark. It¡¯s about time. Let¡¯s go down first. However, Liu Chun had no rationality to speak of at this moment. She shook off Xing Linlin¡¯s hand and stalked off first. Xing Linlin looked at Liu Chun¡¯s angry departing figure and sniggered. She lifted the hem of her dress and walked to the staircase. The hall was dazzling. The guests chatted with each other. Xing Linlin felt her entire body heat up, especially when she walked down the tall stairs in this expensive dress. She felt that she was the focus of everyone¡¯s attention. Everyone¡¯s eyes were on her, and she saw Cheng Xingyang in the crowd. Cheng Xingyang was wearing a suit, and his eyes were brimming with impatience. He did not even look at her, which made Xing Linlin very unhappy. However¡ªon second thought¡ªshe would be able to interact with Cheng Lang with her current status. When the time came, she would not have to rely on Cheng Xingyang; she could have a better choice. Apanied by elegant music, Xing Linlin walked downstairs¡ªstep by step¡ªlike a princess in a fairy Suddenly, the door of the Xing residence opened. Xing Shu walked in wearing a white translucentce dress. The man standing beside her was elegant and cold. The Buddhist bracelet on his wrist was especially dazzling. The man beside Xing Shu was Cheng Lang! The entire hall instantly fell silent. How could anyone still notice Xing Linlin? They all looked at Cheng Lang in surprise. Cheng Lang rarely attended banquets. But wherever he appeared, he would definitely be the center of attention. And now, he and Xing Shu did not seem to be close. They did not even hold hands, but the two of them stood there and looked inexplicablypatible. No one knew what Cheng Lane¡¯s presence meant. This was the first time he had brought a date to a banquet. No one knew if Xing Shu was Cheng Lang¡¯s date. But at the very least, Xing Shu was not chased away by Cheng Lang despite standing so close to him. For a moment, it was as if someone had pressed the mute button in the hall. Xing Linlin was only halfway down the stairs. At this moment, no one was looking at her. Her action of going downstairs was very awkward. Xing Linlin had wanted topletely lord over Xing Shu today, but she did not expect Xing Shu to appear with Cheng Lang. In fact, Xing Shu t s aura was not suppressed by Cheng Lang. Xing Shu looked very charming and impressive. The translucentce dress made her exceptionally sexy. Standing beside Cheng Lang, they were extremelypatible! However, how was she worthy of standing beside Cheng Lang? Xing Linlin¡¯s face twisted with jealousy. Her fingers that were holding the railing tightened. She was the star of the show tonight¡ªthese gazes should be on her! However, Xing Shu and Cheng Lang at the door were too eye-catching. No one could tear their eyes away from them. ¡°President Cheng.¡± Someone called out respectfully, but he did not dare to go forward. The others also greeted Cheng Lang one after another, afraid of slighting him. Cheng Lang nodded lightly and lowered his gaze to talk to Xing Shu.. Chapter 154 - 154: He’s Here Chapter 154: He¡¯s Here Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios An empty space automatically opened up beside Cheng Lang and Xing Shu. No one dared to cross it. Everyone was dying to know what their rtionship was. When Cheng Xingyang saw Xing Shu and Cheng Lang appear together, he instantly thought of when he went to Xing Shu l s apartment yesterday and saw Xing Shu going downstairs with Cheng Lang. He did not dare to think too much. Even at this moment, he did not dare to think too much. He gripped the wine ss in his hand tightly, and the panic in his chest magnified infinitely. Everyone was still discussing, but their voices were very low. ¡°Is that Xing Shu beside President Cheng?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t President Cheng a germaphobe? He doesn¡¯t like to get too close to others. Why would hee here with Xing Shu?¡± ¡°Xing Shu doesn¡¯t show her face often, but she¡¯s got a really seductive face.¡± In the past, Xing Shu did not attend social events and rarely put on makeup. Although she only put on light makeup tonight, it was enough for her to outshine all the women present. The faces of the Xing family members darkened. They especially changed into elegant music when Xing Linlin went downstairs. In the end, Xing Shu stole the limelight when Xing Linlin was only halfway down the stairs. Wu Minxia¡¯s countenance was very grim, especially when she saw that Xing Linlin was still standing in the middle of the stairs. Xing Linlin stood there for a while and could not take it anymore. She came down the stairs in a sorry state and walked past the crowd to Cheng Lang. ¡°President Cheng and Xing Shu appeared together. Did you run into each other at the door?¡± Her question was very skillful. She deliberately blurred the possibility that Xing Shu might be Cheng Langs date so that everyone would think that they met at the door and came in together. However, this would only work if Cheng Lang cooperated with her. However, Cheng Lang did not even look at Xing Linlin as he continued to talk to Xing Shu ¡°Have you booked the ne tickets for your business trip? Did you find a suitablepany? She did not expect Cheng Lang to be discussing work with Xing Shu at such an asion. It was not really very strange, but there was a hint of subtlety. Xing Shu was very satisfied with Cheng Lang ignoring Xing Linlin. The corners of her lips curled up. ¡°I¡¯ve indeed taken a fancy to apany, but I still have to make a trip in person to check it out.¡± She and Cheng Lang chatted as if no one was around. Neither of them paid any heed to Xing Linlin. The atmosphere between them was too harmonious. Those who stood slightly closer even breathed softly. Xing Linlin held her wine ss and raised her neck slightly. After not getting Cheng Lang¡¯s reply, she could no longer maintain her noble posture. She was at a loss. When she felt the gazes of the people around her, she felt her face burning. It was too embarrassing and awkward. Cheng Lang actually slighted her so openly? Why? Wasn¡¯ t she beautiful? Cheng Xingyang and Xing Zewu both liked her. Cheng Xingyang even chose her between her and Xing Shu. Wasn¡¯t this enough to prove that she was more charming than Xing Shu? Xing Linlin was very upset, but she knew that she had to put up with this awkwardness. The Xing family also felt awkward and embarrassed that Xing Linlin had rashly gone up to greet Cheng Lang. Wu Minxia quickly stood up to smooth things over. ¡°Mr. Cheng, thank you foring to the Xing family¡¯s banquet tonight. Thank you for taking care of Xing Shu in Cheng Corporation Group.¡± Wu Minxia had lived more than 20 years longer than Xing Linlin, so she had a better way with words. Cheng Lang only raised his eyelids slightly and gave a faint acknowledgement indifferently. Wu Minxia heaved a sigh of relief and quickly pulled Xing Linlin to the side. Xing Linlin¡¯s chest felt like it was about to explode, and her teeth were about to bite her lips until they bled. She had always wanted to find an opportunity to interact with Cheng Lang. But when she finally had the chance, she lost so miserably. At the same time, mes of war burned in her heart. One day, she wanted Cheng Lang to only have her in his eyes! When everyone saw how Wu Minxia and Xing Linlin got the cold shoulder from Cheng Lang, they did not dare to go up to him and ask for trouble. Xing Shu casually took the wine from the waiter. After taking a sip, she rubbed the rim of the ss with her fingertips. After she and Nie Xi finished getting ready, she was about to get into the car when she saw Cheng Lang waiting outside. The moonlight was gentle as he sat quietly in the back of the car. The window was rolled down, revealing his beautiful jawline. It would be a lie to say that she was not touched. Xing Shu did not expect Cheng Lang to really be willing to apany her to the Xing familys banquet. Nie Xi reacted quickly and pushed Xing Shu into Cheng Zhengs car. She gave him a few reminders before leaving. Along the way, Xing Shu had too many questions to ask. But she did not dare to ask, afraid that she was thinking too much.. Chapter 155 - 155: Can You Not Annul the Engagement? Chapter 155: Can You Not Annul the Engagement? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios When Chen Ru saw Cheng Lang in the crowd, her expression changed. She walked towards Cheng Xingyang and said to him, ¡°Your Young Uncle is here. Let the Xing family handle tonight¡¯s matter. Don¡¯t be in a hurry to stand out.¡± Cheng Xingyang did not speak. He stared at Xing Shu¡¯s back and his eyes gradually turned red. ¡°Mom, must we annul the engagement to Xing Shu?¡± As he spoke, his voice was extremely hoarse as he lowered his head sadly. Chen Ru shot daggers at Cheng Xingyang and stabbed his head with her finger. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? You¡¯re the one who doesn¡¯t like Xing Shu, and you¡¯re the one who wants to annul the engagement. Why are you even more reluctant than Xing Shu at the critical moment?¡± Thest sentence hit Cheng Xingyang¡¯s sore spot. Yes, Xing Shu did not seem reluctant at all. Whether it was him or the Xing family, they were both existences that she could easily give up on. Cheng Xingyang said, ¡°Mom, I¡­¡± ¡°Come on, you also know that Xing Shu is sleeping around. God knows how many men and how many times. Don¡¯t you mind her being so filthy? Don¡¯t talk about not annulling the engagement anymore. Besides, Xing Shu doesn¡¯t have any status now and is not worthy of you at all. It¡¯s just that she¡¯s somewhatpetent at work to be admired by your Young Uncle. Cheng Xingyang, you need to have something to show for soon. Now that your father has been fired, don¡¯t keep harping on love.¡± Cheng Xingyang was Chen Ru¡¯s only son and she doted on him. However, she also knew very well that Cheng Xingyang did not have what it takes to do business. Cheng Xingyang only heard one sentence after listening to such a long paragraph. ¡°Mom, you said that Young Uncle treats Xing Shu specially because of herpetence?¡± Chen Ru replied, ¡°What else could it be? Why do you think your father didn¡¯t want you to break off the engagement with Xing Shu previously? Xing Shu¡¯spetence is obvious to all. Your Young Uncle values talent. Have you ever seen a woman better than Xing Shu in business?¡± Cheng Xingyang shook his head. His eyes gradually brightened, but when he heard Chen Ru¡¯s next sentence, his brightness dissipated. Chen Ru shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Xing Shu is a bastard. Even if you really like Xing Shu, your grandfather won¡¯t agree. Which woman who can marry into the Cheng family isn¡¯t the daughter of a prestigious family? Even Jiang Qinian¡ªwho married into the Cheng family¡ªis a world-famous pianist. What¡¯s Xing Shu?¡± Cheng Xingyang wasforted by these words. That¡¯s right, Xing Shu was not worthy ofhim, so there was nothing for him to be reluctant about. He looked at Xing Linlin with a gentle gaze. He had to treat Xing Linlin well in the future. Sensing Cheng Xingyang¡¯s gaze, Xing Linlin looked into his eyes and smiled shyly. Cheng Xingyang immediately threw away the reluctance in his heart. Xing Shu was just a piece of trash, so there was nothing he could not bear to part with. The atmosphere in the hall gradually warmed up. There was a small podium in front of them, and a beam of light shone on it. As the hostess, Wu Minxia slowly walked up. She could not hide the smile on her face. ¡°Everyone¡­¡± She stood in front of the microphone and called, attracting everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Thank you foring to tonight¡¯s banquet. This banquet is for my biological daughter.¡± She waved at the people below and looked at Xing Linlin. ¡°Linlin,e up.¡± Xing Linlin was not in a good mood. She kept looking at Cheng Lang from the corner of her eye. This was the closest she had ever been to Cheng Lang. In the past¡ªeven if she had seen him¡ªshe would only look at him from afar. This time, she could even see Cheng Lang¡¯s eyshes clearly. Cheng Lang did not care about his surroundings. He sat quietly in the corner with a ss of wine in his hand. Even when everyone apuded, his expression was indifferent. He did not look up or even stand up. Xing Linlin¡¯s heart was racing. When she saw that Cheng Lang was not with Xing Shu, she heaved a sigh of relief. Perhaps Xing Shu and Cheng Lang really met at the doorjust now. As for Cheng Lang ignoring herjust now, it was probably because he kept a distance from women? In the past, Xing Linlin felt that she was far away from Cheng Lang. But now that she was the legitimate daughter of the Xing family, she felt that she could get near Cheng Lang and make him ept her if she tried. Xing Linlin slowly walked onto the podium and lowered her head shyly. Wu Minxia was very satisfied with Xing Linlin. She held her hand and said with reddened eyes, ¡°Linlin has suffered a lot over the years. If I had known that she was my biological daughter, I would have definitely doted on her more. I didn¡¯t expect some people to be so scheming at such a young age. Fortunately, everything is in the past. The good will be rewarded. All these years, Linlin hasn¡¯t forgotten the welfare home that raised her. Now that she has the Xing family and someone she likes, everything is slowly getting better. Everything will get better..¡± Chapter 156 - 156: Apologize to Linlin Chapter 156: Apologize to Linlin Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Although Wu Minxia did not mention any names, every word she said reminded everyone that it was Xing Shu who was scheming back then and resorted to underhanded means to make the Xing family not know their biological daughter. Xing Linlin was very satisfied with Wu Minxia¡¯s exnation. Her eyes also turned red. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t say that. I didn¡¯t want to hide it. I was just worried that I would hurt someone else¡¯s heart.¡± Xing Shu looked on with mirth. Xing Linlin and Wu Minxia-this mother-daughter pair-were ndering her with the meaning between the lines. Not only that, Xing Linlin even found a perfect excuse for her illicit affair with Cheng Xingyang the reason why she was with Cheng Xingyang in private was because she was afraid that she would hurt Xing Shu if she knew. How utterly shameless. Everyone understood the hidden meaning behind Xing Linlin¡¯s words and turned to look at Xing Shu. Their eyes were brimming with mockery and contempt. ¡°After usurping Xing Linlin¡¯s identity for more than 10 years, she doesn¡¯t seem guilty at all?¡± ¡°In that case, Xing Linlin and Cheng Xingyang are the real engaged couple. Xing Shu¡ªthe usurper¡ªis a mistress?¡± ¡°She became a mistress and deliberately released such a video to ruin Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin with public opinion. How vicious.¡± Everyone recalled the viral sex video that had been circted in the Beijing upper-ss circle. If Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin were originally engaged, what was wrong with them having sex? Everyone felt that Xing Shu was scheming and yed dirty. They retreated one after another, not wanting to be too close to her. Faced with these gazes and actions, Xing Shu still had a smile on her face. There was no disappointment, panic, or fear that everyone wanted to see. There was nothing. She looked too calm, so calm that everything seemed to have nothing to do with her. For some reason, everyone¡¯s gaze turned to Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang sat in the corner and fiddled with the Buddhist bracelet on his wrist. His condition was inexplicably simr to Xing Shu¡¯s. Xing Linlin and Wu Minxia¡ªwho were standing on the stage¡ªhad been acting for so long. Seeing Xing Shu¡¯s aloof reaction, they were embarrassed. The atmosphere also became subtle. Wu Minxia finally cut to the chase. ¡°Xing Shu,e up too. I have something to tell you.¡± Her tone softened a little, but her gaze was threatening. Xing Shu snorted. ¡°If you have something to say, just say it. I can hear you perfectly well from here.¡¯ Wu Minxia felt humiliated and angry. After all, she had raised Xing Shu for so many years. She did not expect Xing Shu to be so disrespectful and embarrass her in front of so many people. She did not know how to react. Instead, Xing Linlin added, ¡°Mom, Xing Shu is in a bad mood tonight. Don¡¯t force her. It¡¯s all my fault. There are so many people here tonight. Let¡¯s not talk about it anymore. We¡¯ll talk in private.¡± In the face of Xing Shu¡ªwho had stolen her identity¡ªXing Linlin was still defending her. How kind. Everyone was touched. They regarded Xing Shu with contempt. Cheng Xingyang¡ªwho was standing in the crowd¡ªcould not help but speak first. ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t always put on an aloof attitude. Shouldn¡¯t you apologize to Linlin?¡± Chen Ru was shocked and annoyed. Didn¡¯t she tell Cheng Xingyang not to stand out? Cheng Xingyang did not know what was wrong with him either. When he saw Xing Shu¡¯s disregard for everything, he was angry. More importantly, Xing Shu¡¯s temperament was too simr to Cheng Lang¡¯s, making him panic. Even if he was ming Xing Shu and hating her at this moment, when he thought about how he was about to annul the engagement to her, his eyes turned red. Why was he like this? Why was he so reluctant? ¡°Apologize to Xing Linlin?¡± Xing Shu raised her eyes and looked at Cheng Xingyang. ¡°Why should I apologize to her?¡± Cheng Xingyang took a deep breath and gritted his teeth. ¡°You deliberately usurped Linlin¡¯s identity for so many years and stole her parents. If it weren¡¯t for you, Linlin wouldn¡¯t have suffered so much. You still have the cheek to ask why you should apologize to her?¡¯ Everyone around him echoed. They only felt that Xing Shu was shameless. She was still quibbling at a time like this. Previously, they had heard that Xing Shu had been bullying Xing Linlin in the Xing family. She acted one way in public and another behind everyone¡¯s back. Now, it seemed that those rumors were true. Xing Shu said indifferently, ¡°Back then, I was only 10 years old when I was brought back to the Xing family. How could a 10-year-old child deceive the Xing family? Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s ridiculous? If I were really so capable, the Xing family should have fallen into my hands by now..¡± Chapter 157 - 157: Why? Chapter 157: Why? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu swirled the wine ss in her hand leisurely and looked at everyone present. ¡°The Xing family made a mistake, but they want to push the me on me and make me bear everything? Why?¡± Why did Xing Shu¡¯s words hit everyone¡¯s hearts so hard? That¡¯s right. Back then, Xing Shu was only 10 years old. Was she really so scheming that she could hide it from everyone? No matter what, Xing Guotai was an adult. He had been in the corporate world for so long. Could he be fooled by a child? That was too ridiculous. Everyone¡¯s gaze changed from firm to suspicious, and there were more whispers. They looked at Xing Guotai and realized that his countenance was grim. His lips were pursed tightly, and the veins on his forehead were bulging. On the podium, Wu Minxia also clenched her palms tightly, her face pale. This was the first time she felt Xing Shu¡¯s ferocity. Although Xing Shu was not likable in the past, she was obedient most of the time. Wu Minxia was so angry that her entire body was trembling. She could barely control her emotions. Fortunately, Xing Linlin squeezed Wu Minxia¡¯s hand. She came back to her senses and said, ¡°Xing Shu, I wasn¡¯t targeting you just now. I¡¯ve already asked the director of the welfare home¡ªsomeone was behind all this. We¡¯re all victims. You¡¯ve been my daughter for so many years. My heart aches for you and even more for Linlin. She¡¯s clearly my biological daughter, but she called me Aunt for so many years.¡± She deliberately pretended to take a step back and instantly turned the situation around. Her words made everyone feel that Xing Shu was paranoid and took her generalments as a personal attack. After all, she did not specifically say that Xing Shu was behind this. Everyone looked at Xing Linlin tenderly as they recalled that Xing Shu was dressed to the nines tonight. Was she deliberately trying to embarrass Xing Linlin?She wanted to cause trouble during family reunions. She really had evil intentions. Those who were jealous of Xing Shu¡¯s looks seemed to have found a way to attack her. ¡°I heard that Xing Shu has been bullying Xing Linlin in the Xing family for so many years.¡± ¡°Tonight is probably thest time I¡¯ll see this disgusting woman. With her status, she probably doesn¡¯t have the right to appear at any events again.¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t there a photo of her and Jin MO being ambiguous previously? Jin MO hasn¡¯te forward to exin. He¡¯s probably afraid of being pestered by Xing Shu. After all, a woman like Xing Shu will cling on as long as she¡¯s given a chance.¡± When Xing Linlin heard the murmurs, the corners of her lips curled up. This was her goal tonight. She wanted to use this banquet topletely ruin Xing Shu and make her never be able to make aeback! As the murmurs gradually disappeared, Xing Linlin stood up and pretended to be kind. ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t misunderstand Mom. Mom and I have discussed it. Even if I have officially imed my family, the Xing family is still your family. You¡¯re still the good daughter of the Xing family. Mom won¡¯t abandon you. Dad also said that he will find a good marriage for you and let you have a grand wedding.¡± Her eyes gleamed with sincerity. Everyone present felt that the Xing family was too kind. Xing Shu was so brusque just now, but the Xing family still wanted to acknowledge her and even help her find a good marriage. At the very least¡ªif it were they¡ªthey would not be so considerate of someone who had usurped their daughter¡¯s position for so many years. Everyone discussed animatedly and praised the Xing family to the sky. Xing Linlin did not forget to check Cheng Lang¡¯s reaction. Even if Cheng Lang valued Xing Shu¡¯spetence, would he still put her in an important position after knowing Xing Shu¡¯s character?Xing Linlin sneered. She was secretly smug as she waved at Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu,e up.¡± Just as everyone thought that Xing Shu would not oblige, she suddenly put down her wine ss and slowly made her way over. This time, even Xing Linlin was stunned. She did not know what Xing Shu wanted to do. But in an instant, she began to get excited. It was good that she came up. It would embarrass Xing Shu even more. She wanted to let these people take a good look at Xing Shu¡¯s sorry a*s! Wu Minxia quicklyposed herself. When she saw Xing Shu walking over, her eyes turned red. She wanted to put on a loving mother act, but Xing Shu did not want to act with her. She took the microphone and faced everyone. ¡°I don¡¯t dare to forget the kindness the Xing family has shown me.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s words made Wu Minxia and Xing Linlin very excited.. Did Xing Shu Chapter 158 - 158: Ungrateful Chapter 158: Ungrateful Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Wu Minxia had been suppressing her anger ever since she received the 10 million yuan from Xing Shu. Now, her anger had finally dissipated a little. She quickly patted Xing Shut s shoulder and put on the image of a good mother. ¡°Xing Shu, it¡¯s good that you know how to be grateful. Apologize to Linlin and we¡¯ll still be a family.¡± Xing Linlin sneered in her heart, but she pretended to be in a difficult position. ¡°There¡¯s no need to apologize, Mom. Xing Shu didn¡¯t do anything wrong. Just as she said, she was very young back then.¡± Her attitude was gentle, generous, and understanding. It was a stark contrast to Xing Shu¡¯s attitude. Xing Shu lowered her eyes and said calmly, ¡°It¡¯s true that I didn¡¯t do anything wrong, so there¡¯s no need to apologize.¡± The whole ce was in an uproar. No one expected Xing Shu to be so arrogant. Everyone¡¯s disgust for her deepened. Xing Shu said, ¡°Furthermore, I¡¯ve already repaid the Xing family¡¯s kindness. Madam Wu Minxia, didn¡¯t you ept the 10 million yuan I transferred yesterday?¡± A screenshot of the transfer appeared on the big screen behind her. The big screen was prepared by Wu Minxia for Xing Linlin¡ªshe nned to showcase some photographs of Xing Linlin at the welfare home at the end to gain everyone¡¯s sympathy for her. In the end, it was stolen by Xing Shu. Damn it, when did Xing Shu do this?! Xing Linlin replied in surprise, ¡°Mom, Xing Shu is so generous to you. She actually gave you 10 million yuan. This is the first time Xing Shu has given you something since she started working. Do you regret acknowledging me? I¡¯m not as capable as Xing Shu and can¡¯t give you so much money.¡± Xing Linlin said in a coquettish tone. In the blink of an eye, she turned the 10 million yuan transfer into a gift¡ªfrom a daughter to her mother. 10 million yuan was a huge sum to ordinary people. But to wealthy families, it was only considered chump change. Xing Linlin had a way with her words. She even specially emphasized that this was the first time Xing Shu had given Wu Minxia a gift, hinting that Xing Shu was unfilial to her parents. Most importantly, Xing Linlin had even pointed out that she had no money. So, why didn¡¯t she have any? Everyone could not help but think of her donation to the welfare home. It was rumored that she only left very little for herself every month¡ªjust enough for her living expenses¡ª and was very harsh on herself. Xing Shu had easily given 10 million yuan, but she did not give a single cent to the welfare home that raised her. She was simply ungrateful. Everyone felt that Xing Shu was thick-skinned. 10 million yuan to offset their kindness? Was she trying to dismiss a beggar? ¡°How much does it cost for a wealthy family to nurture a child? Moreover, Xing Shu is the top scorer of the college entrance examination. Just hiring a teacher would cost more than 10 million yuan.¡± ¡°The Xing family has really raised an ingrate.¡± ¡°How dare Xing Shu say such a thing? As expected, a bastard is a bastard. Her genes have long determined what kind of person she is.¡± At this point, everyone felt that Xing Shu was a clown and an ingrate. Some people were evenforting Xing Guotai. Seeing this, Cheng Xingyang felt that his decision was not wrong. Xing Shu¡ªthis bastard of unknown origin¡ªwas indeed not worthy of him. In the entire hall, Cheng Lang was the calmest and quietest person. Even at this moment¡ªhe did not move¡ªonly asionally ncing at Xing Shu from the corner of his eyes. Wu Minxia and Xing Linlin looked at each other and felt that Xing Shu was very ridiculous. Showcasing a screenshot of the transfer at this time would only nail her to the pir of shame¡ªa director of Cheng Corporation Group and the top scorer of the college entrance examination came to this. Amid the mor, the disy on the big screen suddenly changed and turned into a spreadsheet with all kinds of expenditures,plete with invoices and prices attached. Everyone was stunned. Whose expenditure was this? Everyone was attracted by this spreadsheet and could not help but look at Xing Shu. Xing Shu¡¯s expression did not change. ¡°This is the money that the Xing family has spent on me over the years. It adds up to less than two million yuan. My 10 million yuan even ounted for intion over the years. So, how did they suffer any loss?¡± The spreadsheet was too detailed¡ªeven detailing clearly things like when certain clothes were bought. Everyone¡¯s face faltered. Xing Shu continued, ¡°Perhaps someone will refute me and feel that the Xing family should have spent a lot of time on me, and time can¡¯t be calcted with money. No worries, I have another spreadsheet. This is the time I spent at home¡ªthree years in junior high, three years in high school, and four years in college. After the college entrance examination, I was crowned the top scorer in the capital. During the vacation before the first year of college, I worked as a tutor and earned my own tuition fees and living expenses. I never returned home..¡± Chapter 159 - 159: Owe No One Chapter 159: Owe No One Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios As Xing Shu spoke, she changed the disy on the big screen. ¡°As for Xing Linlin¡ªbecause of her poor grades¡ªthe Xing family kept hiring tutors for her. They even forced me to learn Taekwondo for her personal safety. So, why should I apologize to Xing Linlin? Although Xing Linlin hasn¡¯t held the title of the daughter of the Xing family all these years, the Xing family bought her luxury cars, branded clothes, and jewelry worth millions. When did I ever say anything?¡± Xing Shu even had a smile on her face as she said these words and did not feel aggrieved at all. However, it was because of this that everyone¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. If that was really the case, had Xing Shu really been treated as the daughter of the Xing family? Previously, Xing Shu was the daughter of the Xing family and Xing Linlin was just adopted of sorts. Why were the two of them treated so differently? There was a brief silence, but there were many people after all and different voices sounded. ¡°Xing Shu, you make it sound easy. How can you not owe the Xing family? If you¡¯re not from the Xing family, why would you be engaged to Cheng Xingyang? All these years, you¡¯ve relied on the Cheng family to obtain a lot of resources. It¡¯s not good to deny everything so easily.¡± Wu Minxia finally came back to her senses when she heard this. She was stunned by Xing Shu l s actions just now. She did not know how to refute, but someone reminded her. She looked at Xing Shu with red eyes. ¡°Xing Shu, I know you have resentment¡­¡± Unfortunately, Xing Shu ignored her and looked at the person who spoke. ¡°I used the Cheng family to obtain resources and find connections? Then let me ask this: who are my friends here? Who are my resources?¡± The rhetorical questions made the person who spoke speechless. Many of the people here were seeing Xing Shu for the first time, let alone having anything to do with her resources. Seeing that everyone was silent, the corners of Xing Shu l s mouth twitched. ¡°As for the business resources you¡¯re talking about, the deals I¡¯ve handled in Cheng Corporation Group for the past three years have earned more than 100 million yuan. The Cheng family has also helped the Xing family¡¯s business a lot because of this. The Xing family has invested less than two million yuan in me, but what did they receive in return? Everyone present was a businessman, so they naturally knew how disproportionate this investment was. Or rather, how profitable it was. Therefore, it was ridiculous to say that Xing Shu owed the Xing family. In that case, why did the Xing family put on an aggrieved attitude? The Xing family would definitely make a profit if they took back 10 million yuan in cash and business support for an investment of less than two million yuan! ¡°In summary, I don¡¯t owe anyone from the Xing family. I¡¯ve already returned them 10 million yuan. From now on, I have nothing to do with the Xing family. As for what Madam Wu Minxia said about treating me as a daughter, I¡¯m really sorry but I don¡¯t have the fortune to enjoy it. Please find someone else.¡± Xing Shu put down the microphone directly. She was frank and unrestrained. There wasplete silence. Everyone knew what Xing Shu¡¯ s words meant¡ªshe hadpletely cut ties with the Xing family without any hesitation. Wu Minxia gritted her teeth and wished she could strangle Xing Shu to death. ¡°How can you say that?!¡± She clutched her chest in pain and looked like she was about to faint. ¡°All these years, I¡¯ve raised you like my biological daughter and you want to leave just like that? Xing Shu, you¡¯re really heartless!¡± Xing Linlin patted Wu Minxia¡¯s back. She bit her lip and said in a low voice, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t be angry. Xing Shu just took things too hard for a moment. She suddenly found out that she¡¯s not a member of the Xing family and can¡¯t ept it.¡± Wu Minxia waved her hand. ¡°Does she look like she can¡¯t ept it? Forget it, forget it. Don¡¯t make a fool of ourselves in front of the guests. Let¡¯s not talk about this for now.¡± Xing Linlin was also panicking. Xing Shu l s move was too ruthless. She had to think of a way to counter it. Suddenly, Xing Linlin said, ¡°Xing Shu, what are you trying to do? Not only did you make the director of the welfare home so angry that he was hospitalized, but you also want Mom to be hospitalized?¡± She mentioned the welfare home again. As long as this was mentioned, everyone would think of the donations. Xing Shu could not refute this. Xing Shu stopped in her tracks and the corners of her lips curled up. ¡°Xing Linlin, you still have the cheek to mention the welfare home. Don¡¯t you know who caused the director to be hospitalized? He i s still recuperating in the hospital. You dragged him in because you want to talk about the donations, right? Why beat around the bush?¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s face turned pale. Under Xing Shu¡¯s gaze, she could not help but cower.. Chapter 160 - 160: Tell It To the Police Chapter 160: Tell It To the Police Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Xing Shu, I wasn¡¯t thinking about the donations. You¡¯re too sensitive.¡± Xing Linlin pretended to be aggrieved as she lowered her head and supported Wu Minxia like a victim. However, everyone had just seen the spreadsheets and could not empathize with Xing Linlin¡¯s current performance. But, Xing Linlin had indeed made the donations¡ªshe was a kind person¡­ Xing Shu said, ¡°Xing Linlin, save your energy and tell it to the police. Whatever grievances you have.¡± Xing Linlin felt like she was hallucinating. Police? What police? Amid the confusion, a voice emanated from the door. A few police officers walked in and stood in front of Xing Linlin, ¡°Xing Linlin, pleasee with us.¡± Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes widened and she took a step back in disbelief. Why? Why were the police looking for her? She quickly calmed down and forced a smile. ¡°Officer, is there a misunderstanding?¡± The police officer replied, ¡°There are witnesses and evidence. It¡¯s not a misunderstanding. The charity organization and Miss Xing Shu made a police report with regards to the donations to Radiant Welfare Home and proved that youmitted fraud. It was Miss Xing Shu who donated to the charity organization all these years. Please cooperate with our investigation.¡± The charity organization and Xing Shu made a police report? Everyone waspletely speechless. It turned out that the person who had been donating to the welfare home was Xing Shu, and not Xing Linlin. Xing Linlin actually stole Xing Shu¡¯s credit and returned to the Xing family with all the glory that was stolen. It was too shameful! Xing Linlin panicked and did not know what to do. What evidence? That was a few years ago, and the charity organization did not know at that time. Why did it suddenly¡­ Her mind was in a mess, and her body was trembling. The mor around her was deafening. ¡°How shameless. It turns out that the donor has always been Xing Shu, not Xing Linlin.¡± ¡°So, not only did Xing Linlin change Xing Shu¡¯s name to her own, but she even mocked Xing Shu sarcastically for not donating to the welfare home even though she was rich? How could she have the cheek?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve finally seen what it means to be thick-skinned today. Xing Linlin is too hypocritical. I can¡¯t believe a word she says. Also, the Xing family has been biased and leaning towards Xing Linlin all the way. I now believe what Xing Shu said is true. The Xing family has never treated her as a daughter all these years!¡± Xing Linlin felt the world spin. She wished she could find a hole to hide in. Why was this happening?! She had deliberately mentioned the donations just now to make everyone have a good impression of her. In the end, Xing Shu actually furnished evidence and called the police! Was this b*tch tying to ruin Xing Linlin¡¯s lips were trembling. She did not dare to raise her head to look at the people around her. She only felt that the gazes of those people were like knives that cut her entire body. She waspletely flustered, especially when she thought about how Cheng Lang had seen her in such a sorry state. She could not ept it. She bit her lips fiercely, and her mouth was filled with the smell of blood. She did not expect that she would be the most humiliated person tonight. In the crowd, Xing Guotai¡¯s face was thunderous. He wished he could chase away all the guests. ¡°Xing Linlin, pleasee with us.¡± The police urged her again. Xing Linlin could not help but look at Xing Guotai. ¡°Dad¡­¡± Xing Guotai felt extremely humiliated, but the police had alreadye knocking on the door. What else could he say? The Xing family¡¯s reputation waspletely ruined today! Xing Linlin did not even dare to breathe loudly. She wished she could shrink back and hide. Today was supposed to be her glorious day, but she did not expect everything to be ruined. In the future¡ª when everyone thought of her¡ªthey would think of her humiliation at the banquet today. Xing Linlin¡¯s tears flowed from the corners of her eyes. It was Xing Shu. It was Xing Shu who ruined her! At this point, no one spoke up for Xing Linlin, including Cheng Xingyang. Cheng Xingyang felt his face burning. Xing Linlin had actually faked donations. It turned out that the person who had been donating to the welfare home was Xing Shu¡­ Why would such a wonderful Xing Linlin do such a thing? Cheng Xingyang felt his worldview shatter. Xing Linlin finally remembered Cheng Xingyang. She quickly cried, ¡°Cheng Xingyang¡­¡± Her face was innocent, and her voice was choked as if she was not the one who was in the wrong. Cheng Xingyang stood in the crowd, at a loss. When Xing Shu saw Cheng Xingyang and Xing Linlin looking at each other, she could not help but snort. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, I forgot to mention just now that since I¡¯m not the daughter of the Xing family, our engagement is annulled. You love Xing Linlin so much.. Now that she¡¯s in trouble¡ªas her fianc¨¦¡ªyou would protect her, right?¡± Chapter 161 - 161: I’m the One Who Wants to Annul the Engagement Chapter 161: I¡¯m the One Who Wants to Annul the Engagement Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes were bloodshot with hatred. Xing Shu, that b*tch! Meanwhile, Cheng Xingyang stood rooted to the ground. He did not know what to do, so he could only look at Chen Ru. Chen Ru¡¯s countenance was also very grim. After tonight, Xing Linlin would be a joke in the Beijing upper-ss circle. She quickly made up her mind and came forward with a benevolent expression. ¡°Xing Shu, Cheng Xingyang was in the wrong. We didn¡¯t expect Xing Linlin to be such a person.¡± She quickly analyzed the pros and cons and decided that they had to draw a clear line with Xing Linlin now. Xing Shu raised her eyebrows and regarded Chen Ru with derision. Chen Ru¡¯s forehead was covered in sweat. She grabbed Cheng Xingyangs hand and said somewhat forcefully, ¡°Xing Shu, don¡¯t talk about annulling the engagement. Cheng Xingyang likes you, but he just doesn¡¯t know his true feelings for the time being. The matter between him and Xing Linlin was a moment of folly. You two have to live a good life in the future. Don¡¯t let others sow discord.¡± Chen Ru had tolerated Cheng Gangs affairs for so many years, so her temperament could be seen. Now that Xing Shu had received the sympathy and admiration of so many people present, it was right for her son to maintain a rtionship with Xing Shu. He must not be tainted with the stain of Xing Linlin. Therefore, no matter how much Chen Ru disliked Xing Shu, she had to endure it. Moreover¡­ She looked up at Cheng Lang, who had been sitting in the corner. Cheng Lang was still wearing the Buddhist bracelet on his wrist, as if he did not see anything at the scene. Chen Ru retracted her gaze. Xing Shu was now highly valued by Cheng Lang, so this engagement must not be annulled. Xing Shu did not expect Chen Ru to be so flexible. She replied with mirth. ¡°Madam Chen, it¡¯s a pity that I¡¯m the one who wants to annul the engagement this time.¡± She looked at Cheng Xingyang with no reluctance in her eyes. ¡®Cheng Xingyang likes Xing Linlin. I¡¯m sure he won¡¯t leave her in the lurch at this time, right? He can¡¯t abandon her just because she¡¯s down now. President Cheng is still here. You can¡¯t possibly let him think that his nephew is such an irresponsible person.¡± Thest sentence was really serious. Xing Shu threw Cheng Lang into the equation and rendered Chen Ru speechless. Cheng Xingyang seemed to have been provoked and said without hesitation, ¡°Xing Shu, my engagement with you is annulled! Linlin is my fianc¨¦e. Xing Shu, remember¡­ I¡¯m the one who doesn¡¯t care for you!¡± His voice was loud and clear, but it was trembling as if he was trying his best to hold back something. He believed that Xing Linlin would not break thew. This must be a misunderstanding. After all, Linlin was so kind. It must be Xing Shu t s doing! Cheng Xingyang schooled himself as if he was hypnotizing himself. He would never admit that he made the wrong choice, so he tried his best to find excuses for Xing Linlin. Chen Ru saw red. She had already suggested not annulling the engagement. But Xing Shu-this bastard -actually dared to reject her directly? She felt very embarrassed and raised her hand in anger. However, before her palm couldnd on Xing Shu l s face, it was intercepted in midair. She looked at her fair wrist and the first thing she saw was a familiar Buddhist bracelet. No one knew when Cheng Lang made his way over. He grabbed Chen Ru¡¯s arm, his eyes calm. ¡°Had enough?¡± His words immediately extinguished Chen Ru¡¯s anger. She exined in fear and trepidation, ¡°Cheng Lang, Cheng Xingyang is still young. I¡­ I¡­¡± Cheng Lang let go of Chen Ru¡¯s hand¡ªtook out a handkerchief¡ªand quietly wiped his fingers. ¡°Cheng Xingyang is only two years younger than me.¡± He reminded her lightly, but his words were like a p to Chen Ru l s face. Chen Ru¡¯s lips trembled and she did not dare to speak. When Xing Linlin saw this scene, she became even more determined to win Cheng Lang¡¯s heart. As long as she had Cheng Lang in her corner, these people who mocked her would have to bow their heads to her respectfully! Just wait. Once she had Cheng Lang, she would ruthlessly p these people¡¯s faces! Xing Linlin was taken away by the police. Xing Shu also turned around and left. The Xing family¡¯s banquet this time had made the Xing family aplete joke and nailed them to the pir of shame. Xing Shu left without hesitation. She had alreadypleted today¡¯s mission. One was to sever ties with the Xing family, and the other was to annul the engagement with Cheng Xingyang. She was in a good mood now, so she could not help but slow down and stroll leisurely. However, after walking for a while, she realized that a man was standing in front of her¡ªCheng Lang. She did not know when he had left the banquet, and he had even walked the same path as her. Xing Shu walked over quickly. Before she could speak, she heard Cheng Lang say, ¡°You were in the limelight tonight..¡± Chapter 162 - 162: Be His… Forever Chapter 162: Be His¡­ Forever Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu smiled and hooked her arms around Cheng Lang¡¯s neck. ¡°It¡¯s good that I didn¡¯t embarrass you, President Cheng.¡± Cheng Lang lowered his head and pinched Xing Shu¡¯s chin. He could not help but think of the scene of her arguing with those people in the banquet hall and felt that it was very cute. Xing Shu l s face heated up under his gaze. She had never known that a man¡¯s gaze could make her face so hot. She wanted to kiss him. She stood on her tiptoes and was about to kiss Cheng Lang¡¯s lips when she heard footsteps behind her. ¡°Xing Shu, stop right there!¡± It was Cheng Xingyang. Xing Shu did not expect Cheng Xingyang to chase after her. Her heart beat wildly and she quickly moved her lips away. However, Cheng Lang grabbed her waist and pulled her close. The two of them happened to be shielded by the flower wall. Cheng Lang said in a low voice, ¡°The engagement has been annulled. Are you still afraid to be seen by him?¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Before she could react, Cheng Lang¡¯s lips covered hers with precision. He kept grinding and deepening the kiss, hisrge palms caressing her waist. Xing Shu felt her mind explode. The world was spinning. What was Cheng Lang doing? Her rationality told her to quickly push Cheng Lang away, but her fingers could not help but climb up his neck and follow his rhythm to deepen the kiss. Cheng Xingyang¡¯s footsteps were just inches away. Xing Shu closed her eyes. Since tonight was destined to be a crazy night, it didn¡¯t matter if she was even crazier, right? Xing Shu heard Cheng Xingyang¡¯s footsteps getting closer and closer, but Cheng Lang¡¯s fingers were still continuing to set her body on fire with his wicked touch, as if he was coercing her to make embarrassing sounds. Her lips were hurting from the biting, and she looked at him pitifully. Where was the arrogant and aloof demeanor he had in the banquet hall just now? Cheng Lang pinned Xing Shu against the flower wall. Seeing that her eyshes were trembling and her lips were red, he could not help but reach out and cover her eyes. He was the only one who had seen such a Xing Shu¡­ Such a sensual and seductive Xing Shu. In fact¡­ he was the only one who could see her like this in this life. He could not help but recall what he had said in the past¡ª it was just physical attraction between them; when he got tired of Xing Shu, he could easily push her away. However, he asked himself solemnly¡­ Could he? It seemed impossible. His rationality told him that he wanted this woman to be his¡­ forever. Cheng Lang did not understand where this thought came from. He stared at Xing Shu¡¯s teary eyes for a long time. In the end, he took off his jacket and covered her entire face. The moment the jacket covered Xing Shu¡¯s face, Cheng Xingyang happened to turn the corner. His face was brimming with anger. He still had many questions to ask. He wanted to know if Xing Shu was deliberately framing Xing Linlin. Moreover, he wanted to tell Xing Shu that he was not reluctant to part with her at all! Even if Xing Shu won tonight, it would not change the fact that she was a bastard¡ªshe was not worthy of him at all! However, when Cheng Xingyang turned the corner and saw the scene in front of him, his anger seemed to have been doused by a bucket of cold water. Cheng Xingyang saw Cheng Lang¡ªwho was as aloof as a Buddha¡ªpinning a woman against the flower wall and kissing her wantonly. The woman¡¯s body was mostly shielded by the flower wall, only revealing a pair of slender and fair legs. Her face was covered by a jacket. Only her red lips¡ªas Cheng Lang ravaged them with wanton kisses¡ªwere exposed. He could even hear the lewd sounds of them sucking face. Perhaps sensing the uninvited guest, Cheng Lang raised his head. His cial voice wasced with lust. ¡°Get lost.¡± Cheng Xingyang was stunned by the rebuke. He retreated reflexively and did not dare to look anymore. He hurriedly left. Young Uncle has a woman? And he¡¯s kissing a woman? His mind was in a mess. An intense uneasiness surged in his chest, and his back was covered in sweat. Xing Shu slowly opened her eyes when she heard the footsteps gradually fade away. On the first night she slept with Cheng Lang, she was already well acquainted with his sexual prowess. It was said that a hero¡¯s grave was between a woman¡¯s legs. But in her opinion, Cheng Lang¡¯s kisses and hands were enough to make people submit ande under his spell. Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were smiling as he looked at Xing Shu¡¯s misty gaze. His lips curled up in satisfaction. He bent down and picked Xing Shu up. Xing Shu obediently leaned against his chest. The car was already waiting outside. As soon as she got into the car, the partition in front of her was rolled up. Cheng Lang kissed Xing Shu to the point that she could no longer think at all. She even forgot that Jian Yaochuan was in the front of the car. She felt that she was about to drown in Cheng Lang¡¯s kiss. The car stopped at Manor No. 1. Xing Shu snuggled in Cheng Lang¡¯s arms and did not get up. When Cheng Lang carried her back to the master bedroom, the temperature in the room continued to rise. Her toes curled up from the stimtion. Sensual moans escaped from her lips as she called his name intermittently, filling the air with the sounds of their wild passion.. Chapter 163 - 163: You ‘re Next Chapter 163: You ¡®re Next Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Sweat gathered on Cheng Lang¡¯s forehead and dripped onto Xing Shu l s bosom. In a daze, he stared at Xing Shu¡¯s flushed face. By the time it ended, Xing Shu had already fallen asleep. Her whole being was pervaded by a dreamynguor when she heard Cheng Lang¡¯s cell phone ring. Immediately, the mattress trembled. Cheng Lang picked up the cell phone and asked in a gentle voice, ¡°Jin Yue, what¡¯s the matter?¡± As if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her, Xing Shu buried her face in the nket and felt a stabbing pain in her heart. Cheng Lang got up¡ªput on his pajamas¡ªand walked to the window wall. ¡°Did Father say that? When?¡± Xing Shu did not know what Jin Yue said on the other end of the line. Cheng Lang was silent for a moment before saying, ¡®You make the arrangements then.¡± He hung up and walked to the bed. He looked up and tucked Xing Shu in before turning to leave. After the door closed, Xing Shu slowly opened her eyes. She heard footsteps outside the corridor. He seemed to have gone to the study. She turned over, disturbed by the name of Jin Yue. After a long time, sheughed self-deprecatingly. Was he going to meet the Jin family to discuss the marriage? She touched her chest. She knew that she did not even have the right to be jealous. She had to manage her emotions and not be discovered by anyone, especially not Cheng Lang. The next morning, Xing Shu woke up bright and early. She wanted to say goodbye to Cheng Lang, but Jian Yaochuan said that he had gone to the office early in the morning. Disappointment shed across Xing Shu¡¯s eyes. But on second thoughts, she thought that this was good in a way. Her feelings fromst night had lingered until now. She could take advantage of this business trip to calm down. Xing Shu returned to her apartment to pack up. She took herputer and documents and set off. As she was in a hurry, she did not look at her cell phone. It was not until she got into a cab that she saw a message from Nie Xi: ¡°Xing Shu, have you heard? Liu Chun is missing.¡± Xing Shu frowned. Liu Chun was missing? She replied to Nie Xi: ¡°Are you sure? She attended the Xing family¡¯s banquetst night, right?¡± No wonder the Liu family did not find trouble with her yesterday. It turned out that Liu Chun was missing. But why was Liu Chun missing? She had not heard anything about it. Nie Xi replied: ¡°The Liu family said that Liu Chun went to the Xing family¡¯s banquet. The police also interviewed a few people. Someone said that they saw Liu Chun go talk to Xing Linlin and that she hasn¡¯t appeared since.¡± Missing after meeting Xing Linlin? Was it rted to Xing Linlin? However, based on Xing Shu l s understanding of Xing Linlin, Xing Linlin would not leave behind such an obvious clue. Moreover, Xing Linlin had no reason to harm Liu Chun. Something must have happenedst night that had not been investigated. Nie Xi sent another message: ¡°Xing Shu, be careful. I don¡¯t know who¡¯s behind Liu Chun missing, nor do I know who they¡¯re targeting. Before anything is clear, protect yourself.¡± Xing Shu had the same feeling. She was not sure who did it. As soon as she got out of the cab, her cell phone beeped. It was a new message from an unfamiliar number: ¡°You¡¯re next.¡± In addition to this warning-style text, there was also a photograph of Liu Chun lying on the ground in a sorry state. Her hands and feet were tied up, and her eyes were covered with a thick ck cloth. She was covered in wounds and looked like she was barely alive. This seemed to be a threatening message from the kidnappers? Xing Shu frowned and contacted the police directly. She sent them this phone number, and the police replied quickly, ¡°Miss Xing Shu, this is a burner phone. Moreover, the other party¡¯s location signal is sometimes absent. They must have used counter reconnaissance methods. It¡¯s a professional crime. We will send someone to protect you as soon as possible.¡± Xing Shu was about to say that she was going overseas for a business trip when her cell phone beeped again. It was the same number. It was a photograph of her standing outside the airport. From the angle, the person who took the photograph was very near or around her. Xing Shu¡¯s face instantly darkened as she called the police. ¡°I¡¯ve already been targeted. I¡¯m outside the airport. There are many people here. The other party won¡¯t attack for the time being. I hope you can arrive as soon as possible.¡± The police replied, ¡°Miss Xing Shu, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ve already on the way.¡± Xing Shu¡¯s heart raced uncontrobly. After hanging up, she stayed in the most conspicuous position in the crowd and did not move. Guns were prohibited in the country, so there would not be chaos. She was also vignt of every person who approached her. Just then, her cell phone beeped again. ¡°You¡¯ll only die faster if you go overseas..¡± Chapter 164 - 164: Here To Gloat Chapter 164: Here To Gloat Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios First, it was Liu Chun, then it was Xing Shu Xing Shu could not understand the kidnapper¡¯s logic. She had nothing to do with Liu Chun. When the police arrived, Xing Shu¡¯s heart was in her mouth. The police officers were very polite. After all, they had already metst night. ¡°Miss Xing Shu, pleasee with us to the police station to make a statement first.¡± Xing Shu nodded and handed her cell phone to the police as evidence. The business trip had to be postponed. After all, her safety was more important. Xing Shu got into the police car. As soon as she arrived at the police station, she saw Wu Minxia and Xing Zewu, who hade to bail Xing Linlin out. Their countenance was very grim, especially when they saw Xing Shu. They wished they could tear her apart. Wu Minxia¡¯s lips trembled. ¡°Xing Shu, you¡¯ve already framed Linlin and sent her to jail. What else do you want?! Why are you so vicious?! Why are you here at the police station now? Are you trying to add insult to injury?!¡± Xing Shu: ¡°Madam Wu Minxia, you¡¯re overthinking it. I¡¯m not interested in Xing Linlin¡¯s affairs.¡± Wu Minxia barked, ¡°Not interested? If it weren¡¯t for your dirty tricks back then, we wouldn¡¯t have been duped into bringing you back to the Xing family. It was a setup right from the start. You deliberately lured Linlin tomit a crime and then exposed everything on the day she returned to us. You¡¯re really vicious.¡± Xing Shu knew that she had nothing to say to the Xing family. Just as she was about to leave, Xing Zewu said, ¡°Xing Shu, what do you think Grandpa will do if he finds out about this?¡± This was the second time Xing Zewu had used the elderly man to threaten her. Xing Shu snorted. ¡°Xing Zewu, don¡¯t you find it ridiculous that you used your grandfather to threaten an outsider like me? Xing Zewu replied, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you¡¯re an outsider or not. You know very well how Grandpa treats you. Do you want Grandpa to know about what happened at the banquetst night? If you dont want anything to happen to Grandpa, don¡¯t tell anyone about Linlin.¡± When he mentioned Xing Linlin, his tone became much gentler. Xing Shu felt a chill run down her spine. He clearly knew that Xing Linlin was his biological sister, but he still did not give up. No wonder Xing Linlin had him eating out of her hand and used him to the core. What a stupid man. Amid their conversation, Xing Linlin was brought out by the police. She seemed to have been put through the wringer¡ªin just one night, she had lost weight and looked listless. Wu Minxia¡¯s heart ached as she held onto Xing Linlin¡¯s arm. ¡°Linlin, how are Xing Linlin¡¯s face was pale. The moment she saw Xing Shu, her eyes were filled with hatred. ¡°Xing Shu, what are you doing here? Are you here to gloat?¡± Yesterday¡¯s incident had more or less made her break down. Coupled with the fact that she had been locked up for the entire night, she did not have much rationality left. She stared daggers at Xing Shu. ¡°Let me tell you, don¡¯t be smug. You didn¡¯t win. Just wait and see!¡± Xing Shu was not scared off by Xing Linlin¡¯s harsh words. On the other hand, Wu Minxia trembled¡ªshe felt as if Xing Linlin had turned into a stranger overnight. To her, Xing Linlin had always been gentle. Even if she was wronged, she would do everything she could and think of others. Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes turned red. She looked at Wu Minxia and said, ¡°Mom, I want to go back and rest¡­¡± She weakly wheedled with Xing Zewu. ¡°Brother, can I ride with Xing Zewu nodded. As he helped Xing Linlin into the car, he did not forget to instruct Xing Shu, ¡°This matter ends here. Mom and Dad will talk to you in detailter. There¡¯s no need for you toe all the way to the police station to add insult to injury. No matter how bad Linlin is, she¡¯s still the daughter of the Xing family. The wealth she has now is something you can¡¯t earn even if you slog in Cheng Corporation Group for a lifetime. Xing Shu, you¡¯re in the financial industry. You probably know that an individual can¡¯t win against capital.¡± What he meant was that Xing Linlin had the Xing family behind her, while Xing Shu had nothing. Xing Linlin was touched. She leaned against Xing Zewu and said, ¡°Brother, thank you.¡± Xing Shu replied with mirth. ¡°Do you think your Xing family is very powerful? The corporate world is unpredictable. Who knows if your Xing family will go bankrupt next?¡± ¡°Xing Shu, you!¡± Xing Zewu was furious. Xing Linlin put her hand on his arm and shook her head. ¡°Brother, forget it. Xing Shu is just being glib.¡± She did not want to stay here anymore and wanted to leave as soon as possible. Xing Zewu could not be bothered with Xing Shu. He closed the car door while Wu Minxia rode in another car. Xing Shu stood where she was and finally enjoyed peace and quietude. The police officer told Xing Shu about the Xing family¡¯s donation. ¡°The Xing family bailed Xing Linlin out. In order to salvage Xing Linlin¡¯s reputation, they even donated 10 million yuan to Radiant Welfare Home in her name. Miss Xing Shu, take a seat first.¡± The police officer was an understanding person and saw the Xing family¡¯s true nature. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing that you left such a family..¡± Chapter 165 - 165: Achieved Her Goal Chapter 165: Achieved Her Goal Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios In the car, Xing Linlin deliberately cozied up to Xing Zewu. She wanted to see how far Xing Zewu could go for her. After what happenedst night, her reputation had been ruined. Cheng Xingyang did not evene to pick her up today. This was the first time Xing Linlin tasted defeat. All these years, she had been tainting Xing Shu l s reputation and did not expect her efforts toe to nought in the end. She had to fight back. The first step of fighting back was to see how far Xing Zewu could go for her. Xing Linlin turned her head with reddened eyes. She looked very sad. ¡°Brother, Xing Shu was the one who told me to handle the donation paperwork back then. She told me to use my name. I didn¡¯t expect her to turn around and spin a different tale in the end. I was too naive. How could anyone treat me well for no reason? She must have known that I was the rightful daughter of the Xing family long ago, so she deliberately set me up like this.¡± Xing Zewu could not bear to see Xing Linlin suffer. He had lost a lot of weight recently. The two of them were just one step away from getting to home run. But now, they were biological siblings. Xing Zewu gripped the steering wheel tightly and controlled himself not to look into Xing Linlin¡¯s eyes. ¡°The Xing family will settle this matter. Next time, when you treat someone with an open heart, remember to be careful. Dont be deceived again.¡± It seemed that he had forgiven her and believed her words. Xing Linlin lowered her eyes. Xing Zewu trusted her, so she could make good use of this. Xing Linlin tugged at Xing Zewu¡¯s sleeve. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Brother. I didn¡¯t expect to be the daughter of the Xing family. Don¡¯t be angry with me. You¡¯ll definitely meet a better woman in the future.¡± Xing Zewu was soft-hearted toward Xing Linlin. When he heard this, his heart ached. ¡°Yeah, I will. So will you.¡± Xing Linlin choked on her tears. ¡°I won¡¯t. After that viral video was circted and coupled with what happenedst night, no one will dare to marry me in the future. Cheng Xingyang didn¡¯te to pick me up today either. He must be disappointed in me.¡± She wiped her tears. ¡°Brother, Cheng Xingyang and I are together because we got drunk that day. When I woke up, I was also very flustered. I didn¡¯t know what to do. I don¡¯t like Cheng Xingyang, but the person I really like will never look at me.¡± ¡°What do you mean? Who do you like?¡± Xing Zewu found it strange. Over the years, he had been used to agreeing to Xing Linlin¡¯s requests. He had never rejected her requests. Xing Linlin had been hankering after Cheng Lang for a long time. She took this opportunity to express her true feelings. ¡°This incident has made me realize that Cheng Xingyang doesn¡¯t really like me. I won¡¯t be happy with him. I¡¯ve seen Cheng Lang a few times in the past. He¡¯s a man worth entrusting my life to and better than Cheng Xingyang. If I can be with Cheng Lang, I¡¯d be willing to die even. Brother, can you help me? How many women in the capital would dare to pursue Cheng Lang? One look at Cheng Lang and they would be frozen by his cold aura. However, Xing Linlin actually said that she wanted to pursue Cheng Lang? Xing Zewu found it unbelievable. Xing Linlin smiled bitterly. ¡°Brother, do you also think that I¡¯m not worthy of Cheng Lang? My reputation is ruined now¡­ Xing Zewu said, ¡°How could that be? Linlin, you deserve the best. But Cheng Lang¡­¡± Xing Linlin said, ¡°Cheng Lang can even stand Xing Shu, so why would he reject me? Or do you think I can¡¯t hold a candle to Xing Shu?¡± Xing Zewu replied, ¡°How could that be? You¡¯re a hundred times better than Xing Shu!¡± He answered without hesitation. It ¡®*Jas obvious how much of a filter he had for Xing Linlin. Xing Linlin smiled smugly. ¡°Since Xing Shu can be so close to Cheng Lang, so can I. Brother, help me.¡± Xing Zewu had been bewitched by Xing Linlin for more than 10 years. How could he walk out of it overnight? He only hesitated for a few seconds before nodding with difficulty. ¡°Okay, I will help you. But promise me that you won¡¯t do anything rash.¡± Having achieved her goal, Xing Linlin¡¯s lips curled up. In the police station, Xing Shu was still answering the police¡¯s questions in detail. She had also handed Liu Chun¡¯s photograph to the police to see if they could find any clues from it. The police quickly contacted the Liu family and even sent this photograph. Because it was Xing Shu who provided the clues, the police did not avoid Xing Shu whenmunicating with the Liu family. The person who answered the phone at the Liu residence was Liu Xiangru. When she heard that it was Xing Shu who furnished the photograph, the first thing she said was, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you arrest Xing Shu?¡± The police officer choked and looked at Xing Shu reflexively. He could not help but reply, ¡°Miss Liu Xiangru, did you hear wrongly? Miss Xing Shu was the one who furnished the photo. She¡¯s the kidnapper¡¯s next target..¡± Chapter 166 - 166: Go to the Hospital and Check Your Brain Chapter 166: Go to the Hospital and Check Your Brain Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Officer, you said that Xing Shu is the kidnapper¡¯s next target. But what connection does she have with my cousin, Liu Chun? If the kidnappers want to kidnap a richdy, they won¡¯t target Xing Shu. Everyone knows that Xing Shu has a grudge against my cousin, Liu Chun. Liu Chun disappeared at the Xing family¡¯s banquet, and Xing Shu stole the limelight at the Xing family¡¯s banquet yesterday.¡± Liu Xiangru threatened in an arrogant tone. ¡°So, I think Xing Shu is the most likely person to kidnap Liu Chun. If you don¡¯t arrest Xing Shu, I¡¯ll file charges and get the court to subpoena Xing Shu.¡± The police officer was stunned by Liu Xiangru¡¯s words. He did not expect the Liu family to be so unreasonable. Xing Shu gestured for the police officer to pass her the phone and said, ¡°Miss Liu Xiangru, if I receive a court summons, I will definitely sign my name neatly. I hope you can keep your word.¡± Liu Xiangru did not expect Xing Shu to be there and hear her words. She was embarrassed. Her tone turned cold. ¡°Xing Shu, who do you think you are talking to?¡± Liu Xiangru¡¯s status in the Beijing upper-ss circle was very high. Otherwise, Jiang Yao would not have persuaded Xing Shu not to cross her. Liu Xiangru had a very loyal dog¡ªNie Heng. All Liu Xiangru had to do was shed a tear and Nie Heng would do anything for her. Therefore, Liu Xiangru had always been very self-entitled. Liu Xiangru was stunned by Xing Shu¡¯s rude words. Before she could think of a way to threaten Xing Shu, Xing Shu hung up. Liu Xiangru coughed heavily in anger and gritted her teeth as she looked at her cell phone. Liu Chun was right. Xing Shu was an annoying woman! After Xing Shu hung up, she looked up at the police. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I identally hung up. I¡¯ve already finished giving my statement. Can I leave now? The police should arrange for someone to protect me, right?¡± The police officer nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. My colleagues will be stationed around the apartment. If there are any suspicious characters, they will be caught immediately. Xing Shu heaved a sigh of relief. She felt that she should call the office and let them know. She was supposed to leave for a business trip today, but she ended up at the police station. As long as the issue of the kidnappers was not resolved, her personal safety would not be guaranteed. The business trip could only be postponed. After some thought, Xing Shu sent a message to Cheng Lang, saying that she had something on at thest minute and had to postpone her business trip. Cheng Lang did not reply, and Xing Shu did not wait either. On the way back to the apartment in the police car, she saw a news sh¡ªit seemed to be about the marriage between the Cheng and Jin families. The apanying photograph was one of Cheng Lang waiting at the airport and talking to Old Master Jin. The Cheng family was the most eminent family in the capital, and every move they made was the focus of the media. Moreover, it involved a marriage alliance with the Jin family. Everyone said that Cheng Lang and Jin Yue were a perfect match. Xing Shu¡¯s mouth felt a little bitter. No wonder he did not reply to her message¡ªhe was picking up Old Master Jin at the airport. She hurriedly closed her eyes. The police officer said, ¡°Miss Xing Shu, we¡¯ve arrived at your apartment.¡± Xing Shu hurriedly got out of the car. After thanking the police officers, she walked into the apartment in a daze. Just as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw cigarette butts all over the floor in front of her unit. There was also a man sitting at the door¡ªCheng Xingyang. She immediately felt annoyed. The smell of cigarettes and alcohol filled the corridor, making her stomach churn. When Cheng Xingyang heard the sound, he raised his bloodshot eyes and stood up with the help of the wall. He looked at Xing Shu. ¡°I went to the charity organization to investigate. All these years, you¡¯ve been the one donating money to the welfare home.¡± He burped and his eyes were hazy. ¡°Linlin¡¯s mental state isn¡¯t right now. I wanted to marry her immediately, but my mother objected. She asked me to persuade you. Xing Shu, is it still possible between the two of us? Xing Shu felt that Cheng Xingyang¡¯s brain might be damaged. She opened the door of the apartment. ¡°Go to the hospital and check your brain first.¡± She closed the door. However, Cheng Xingyang reached in and the door mmed against the back of his hand. Cheng Xingyang frowned in pain, but he did not retract his hand. Xing Shu looked on with a headache and had to open the door. ¡°Cheng Xingyang, what are you trying to do? Our engagement has been annulled. I don¡¯t have time to y house with you anymore.¡± Cheng Xingyang¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. He grabbed Xing Shu l s hand. He did not know what he was doing and thought that he was dreaming. In his dream, Xing Shu was so heartless. He could not help but enter and grab Xing Shu l s shoulder, pushing her against the wall.. Chapter 167 - 167: Shot Them Chapter 167: Shot Them Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Xing Shu felt that her internal organs had shifted. She could not help but kick Cheng Xingyang in the nuts. Cheng Xingyang instantly curled his body, and his face turned pale from the pain. The pain also woke him up. He looked up and saw that this was Xing Shu l s apartment. He remembered that he was in a bad mood and somehow found his way to Xing Shu¡¯s apartment. When no one answered the doorbell, he squatted at the door and smoked a few cigarettes. ¡°Xing Shu.¡± Cheng Xingyang stood up shakily and pounced forward, pinning Xing Shu against the couch. Xing Shu hit the back of her head. Before she could react, she heard the sound of a camera at the door. Click. Click. Click. Someone had shot them in such apromising position. Xing Shu pressed the back of her head and pushed Cheng Xingyang away. She chased after the person who was taking photographs on the sly. However, Cheng Xingyang wrapped his arms around her waist. ¡°Xing Shu, I was spouting nonsense at the banquet. It¡¯s my fault. I apologize, okay?¡± Steam wasing out of Xing Shu l s ears. Who arranged for the photographs to be taken? What were they nning to do? Could a reporter have been following Cheng Xingyang, hoping to get a scoop because of what happened at the Xing family¡¯s banquet? Xing Shu gritted her teeth in anger. If those photographs were to get out, what would people think ofher and Cheng Xingyang? She felt weary and pointed to the door. ¡°Get lost.¡± Cheng Xingyang did not say anything. His eyes were filled with humiliation. He had already apologized. What else did she want him to do? ¡°Xing Shu, I¡­ ¡± Xing Shu said, ¡°l told you to get lost. Also, you¡¯d better find the person who took the photos just now. I don¡¯t want to be on the news with you.¡± Cheng Xingyang gritted his teeth. Was it embarrassing to be on the news with him? He felt his heart throbbing in pain. He got up and walked out. Just as he reached the entrance of the building, a person with a camera walked over. ¡°Young Master Cheng, what do you think of these photos? Do you need to make the headlines? Cheng Xingyang nced at the photographs and saw that in the photographs, he had Xing Shu pinned under him and seemed to be kissing her. He nodded in satisfaction. ¡°These few photos¡­ Disseminate them and tag that Xing Shu and I seem to have rekindled our rtionship. I¡¯ll transfer the money to youter.¡± The reporter nodded. Upon receiving the money, he sent the photographs. After Cheng Xingyang got into the car, he looked at his palms in a daze. Xing Shu l s body temperature seemed to still linger on his palms. All these years, he and Xing Shu had not been intimate. They had not hugged or kissed. When he had her under him just now, he felt that her expression was so sensual and beautiful. However, when he thought about how she had revealed that expression under more than one man, he felt disgusted. Xing Shu¡¯s performance at the Xing family¡¯s banquet had humiliated him very much, so he had to exact revenge. That was why he had arranged this. Since Xing Shu could not wait to draw a line with him, he would not let her have her way. As for what Xing Linlin would think when she saw the news, he would just coax her a little. His mother was right. Xing Linlin¡¯s reputation was already ruined. His grandfather would not allow a woman with a bad reputation to marry into the Cheng family. He could not let go of Xing Linlin or Xing Shu. Since that was the case, why not have both? Anyway, he was the scion of the Cheng family. What could he not have? Moreover, he had been engaged to Xing Shu for so many years and yet nothing happened between them. Just thinking about it made him feel like he lost out big time. Xing Shu stood in front of the door and locked all the locks. She was so angry that her head hurt. She had not eaten anything at the banquetst night and did not have time to eat this morning. Cheng Xingyang angered her so much that her head and her stomach hurt. She hurriedly ran to the bathroom and vomited, but she did not vomit anything. Her forehead was covered in sweat. Xing Shu staggered back to the couch and felt the world spin. She gritted her teeth and took out her cell phone with trembling hands. She wanted to call the ambnce, but her fingers were trembling. In the end, she did not know if she had called the ambnce or not. Her vision darkened and she fainted. The Cheng family residence was especially lively tonight. Old Master Cheng and Old Master Jin had returned from their vacation together. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the elders and juniors in the family had a meal together. Cheng Lang¡ªwho was originally working overtime in thepany¡ª was also summoned by Old Master Cheng. Old Master Jin wanted to stay for dinner with the Cheng family. As a junior, Cheng Lang had to apany him. The rest of the Cheng family had rushed back. Even Cheng Gang¡ªwho had been fired¡ªwanted to take this opportunity to leave a good impression on Old Master Cheng. Cheng Lang had just finished his work call and stepped into the hall when his cell phone rang.. Chapter 168 - 168: He’s Here Chapter 168: He¡¯s Here Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios From inside the house came the voices of Old Master Cheng and Old Master Jin, as well as thepliments of the younger generation. Someone called Cheng Lang¡¯s name. Cheng Lang reflexively wanted to hang up. But when he lowered his head and looked, he saw that it was Xing Shu l s name. Cheng Lang paused and answered the call. He walked to the pir at the side and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± However, no one spoke on the other end of the cell phone. He frowned. ¡°Xing Shu?¡± After waiting for another two minutes, he could only hear intermittent breathing and ufortable grunts. Cheng Lang did not give it much thought and walked out of the door. The servant standing at the door could not help but shout, ¡®Young Master, where are you going?¡± However, Cheng Lang walked very quickly. It was unknown if he had heard him. Cheng Lang got into the car and asked someone to track Xing Shu l s location. After knowing that she was in the apartment, he heaved a sigh of relief and sped to her ce. In her daze. Xing Shu thought she heard someone knocking on the door and calling her name. The pain in her abdomen was like a fire. She slowly opened her eyes and confirmed that the doorbell was indeed ringing. She seemed to have heard Cheng Lang¡¯s voice, but he should be at the Cheng family¡¯s house now. The Cheng family residence should be very lively tonight, right? Xing Shu frowned and felt her limbs stiffen. She finally confirmed that she was not hallucinating. It was really Cheng Lang¡¯s voice outside the door. She forced herself to walk to the door and opened it. Cheng Lang saw Xing Shu¡¯s pale face and her lips were bleeding from biting. He quickly asked, ¡°Gastric pain? Xing Shu nodded. As her eyshes fluttered, sweat rolled down her face. Cheng Lang carried Xing Shu princess style and strode straight into the elevator. Xing Shu leaned against his chest and listened to his heartbeat. She slowly closed her eyes. The elevator stopped on the first floor. Cheng Lang slowly ced Xing Shu in the front passenger seat and buckled her seatbelt. Xing Shu tilted her head back and covered her abdomen with one hand, hoping to reduce the pain. Cheng Lang went to the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Why did you suddenly have gastric pain? Of course, Xing Shu would not say that she was angered by Cheng Xingyang. Thinking of what happened just now, she felt annoyed. She was also worried that those photographs would be circted. She said perfunctorily, ¡°I forgot to eat. ¡°Is the sry I give you not enough? Is it worth it for you to work so hard, Director Xing?¡± This was not Cheng Lang¡¯s first time being sarcastic. Xing Shu used to be able to take it. But now¡ªfor some reason¡ªher heart and her chest felt stuffy. Her fingers that were hanging by the side slowly clenched. Cheng Lang frowned and looked at Xing Shu worriedly. When they arrived at the hospital, he wanted to carry Xing Shu. But Xing Shu pushed him away. She got out of the car by herself and walked towards the hospital. Cheng Lang paused for a few seconds before chasing after her. ¡°Are you angry? His tone wasced with confusion as he tried to pull Xing Shu into his arms. Xing Shu said, ¡°I can go to the hospital myself. I can¡¯t afford to take up your time. I¡¯ll also apply for a few more days of leave. The business trip will have to be postponed.¡± Cheng Lang looked at Xing Shu l s departing figure and saw that she insisted on taking the stairs instead of taking the elevator. He stood there for a while before slowly following her. ¡°You¡¯re not taking the elevator? Taking the stairs? Is your brain damaged?¡± Xing Shu regretted it as soon as she stepped onto the stairs. With every step she took, her belly burned and pulled. However, it was impossible for her to go back on her word and take the elevator. She could only grab the handrail of the stairs and walk up with a pale face. ¡° It¡¯s none of your business.¡± She raised her foot to continue, but Cheng Lang picked her up princess style and went upstairs. Xing Shu¡¯s heart was beating wildly. She wanted to struggle, but she could not resist the fatigue in her body and stopped talking. When the doctor examined Xing Shu, Cheng Lang was standing by the window. Xing Shu did not look at him until the doctor gave her an infusion. Her fingers trembled in pain. The doctor said, ¡°President Cheng, it¡¯ll be okay after the infusion. Miss Xing Shu l s health isn¡¯t good. It¡¯s best to eat more regrly in the future and not eat spicy food.¡± Cheng Lang looked up at Xing Shu. ¡°Did you hear that, Xing Shu? l ¡® For some reason, Xing Shu seemed to have returned to the time when she was lectured by the director of the welfare home when she was young. She gritted her teeth and uttered. ¡°I heard it.¡± Cheng Lang said, ¡°Even then, you still put yourself in the hospital.¡± Xing Shu immediately stopped talking. She felt her heart ache from anger. The doctor saw that the atmosphere between Cheng Lang and Xing Shu was off and quickly left, not forgetting to close the door of the ward. Cheng Lang walked over and knew that he was not in a good mood. But only he knew how nervous he was when he received such a call. He had been speeding all the way to her apartment. This was the first time he had lost hisposure. It was only when Xing Shu opened the door that his nervous heart slowly regained its rhythm. It was like he could breathe again.. Chapter 169 - 169: Let’s End It Chapter 169: Let¡¯s End It Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Cheng Lang could not understand himself. Was his feelings for Xing Shu really only physical attraction? Why didn¡¯t he feel that way? He seemed to want Xing Shu to be safe and healthy. He only felt at ease when he saw her safe and sound. Even though Xing Shu was ring at him angrily, he still felt happy. What kind of feeling was this? He did not understand. He did not get it. After a while, someone brought food over. Cheng Lang fed Xing Shu a few mouthfuls before his cell phone rang. It was Old Master Cheng. ¡°Cheng Lang, why aren¡¯t you home? The moment Cheng Lang answered the call, Xing Shu leaned back She wanted to avoid the content of their conversation. However, Cheng Lang pinched her chin and stared at her deeply and intensely. He answered Old Master Cheng¡¯s question, ¡°In the hospital.¡± Old Master Cheng said, ¡°In the hospital? Are you unwell? I¡¯ll get someone to take care of you.¡± Cheng Lang replied, ¡°No, I¡¯m apanying¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, Xing Shu leaned over and covered his lips. Her eyshes trembled nervously, and Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes were smiling. As he slowly deepened the kiss, he replied to Old Master Cheng, ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s a small problem. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Old Master Cheng said, ¡°Alright. You have to pay attention to small ailments. You¡¯re busy with work all year round and don¡¯t even pay attention to your health, let alone your marriage. When you get married and have a wife, then I don¡¯t have to chase after you every day to show my concern. Hurry back after your checkup. Coincidentally, your Uncle Jin is also here. Let¡¯s discuss the marriage of you and Jin Yue. Don¡¯t let them wait too long.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Cheng Lang hung up and looked at Xing Shu. ¡°I¡¯ll get someone to take care of you.¡± He wanted to turn around and leave. But, someone grabbed the corner of his shirt. Xing Shu looked up at him. After a long time, she slowly let go and said, ¡°No need. I¡¯ll go back after the infusion.¡± ¡°Stay in the hospital for two days and recuperate.¡± Cheng Lang looked at the corner of his shirt that was crumpled and softened his tone. ¡°Or do you not want to be hospitalized?¡± Xing Shu nodded. She really did not like the hospital. All these years, she had been alone every time she woke up in the hospital. The white walls and white bedsheets made her panic. Most importantly, she knew that Cheng Lang was leaving to return to the Cheng family and discuss his marriage to Jin Yue. How long could their rtionshipst? She was like a prisoner on death row, feeling the passage of time bit by bit. Cheng Lang said, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to be hospitalized, go to Manor No. 1. I¡¯ll get Jian Yaochuan to pick you up.¡± Xing Shu lowered her eyes. ¡°I want to go back to the apartment.¡± Her face was very pale. She looked fragile and beautiful, as if she could shatter with a touch. Cheng Lang pressed his chest and suddenly felt a little ufortable. He bent down and looked at Xing Shu. ¡°Xing Shu, why are you being awkward?¡± He was invincible in the corporate world. But at this moment, he could not fathom Xing Shu l s thoughts. Xing Shu felt weary. She leaned against the head of the bed¡ªclosed her eyes¡ª and asked, ¡°President Cheng, isn¡¯t it time we end things?¡± Cheng Lang stood by the bed. When he heard this, he felt as if there was a thorn in his heart. The thorn was still drilling in, and it was so painful that he frowned. Immediately, he was furious. He had imagined many things that Xing Shu might say¡­ Such as whether he could stay with her¡­ Or ask him not to go and discuss the marriage with the Jin family. As long as she asked him, he would definitely agree. However, he never expected Xing Shu to say that she wanted to end the rtionship. Cheng Lang could only sigh. As expected of Xing Shu, she was always so clear-headed. He was the one who was not clear-headed now. But looking at Xing Shu t s fragile appearance, Cheng Lang could not bear to re up at her. He could only pretend not to care and ask, ¡°Do you want to end it?¡± Xing Shu nodded vehemently. A cold glint shed across Cheng Lang¡¯s eyes. He said, ¡°We¡¯ll see.¡± Then, he left without hesitation. It was not until he was far away from the ward that Cheng Lang could not hold back his anger and kicked the trash can beside him! He felt very depressed. He had never felt so depressed before. Was it because everything was about to change? In the Cheng family residence, Old Master Cheng and Old Master Jin were discussing Cheng Lang and Jin Yue. Old Master Cheng smiled and said, ¡°I only acknowledge Jin Yue as my daughter-inw. Cheng Lang has been busy with work all these years and hasn¡¯t been enlightened in terms of rtionships. It¡¯s been hard on Jin Yue.¡± Old Master Jin answered with a smile, ¡°What¡¯s there to feel aggrieved about? Jin Yue has been growing up all these years, and the two of them are getting better and better. They rarely make us worry.¡± Old Master Cheng nodded. That was the truth. He nced at the clock beside him and asked the servant, ¡°Go outside and take a look.. Is Cheng Lang¡¯s car back?¡± Chapter 170-End - 170: Finale… Leaving Chapter 170: Finale¡­ Leaving Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios At the hospital. Xing Shu leaned against the bed wearily. Her cell phone rang¡ªit was Nie Xi. ¡°Xing Shu, can you pick me up?¡± Nie Xi¡¯s voice was choked with despair. Xing Shu hurriedly got up. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Where are you? I¡¯ll be right there.¡± There was still a third of the drip left, but Xing Shu was anxious and could not be bothered to call the nurse over. She pulled out the cann and ran out as she pressed hard on the back of her bleeding hand. After hailing a cab, she gave the address of Sunset Bar. When Xing Shu found Nie Xi, she was sitting in a dark private room with tears streaming down her face. Xing Shu went forward helplessly. ¡°Nie Xi, what¡¯s wrong? Nie Xi looked at Xing Shu through her tears and said, ¡°Xing Shu, what would you do if Cheng Lang asked you to sleep with another man? In an instant, Xing Shu¡¯s expression changed. She was shocked. ¡°Nie Heng, he¡­ ¡°Yeah.¡± Nie Xi hugged her knees, feeling lost and sad. ¡°He asked me to try it with another man. Xing Shu, what should I do? I¡¯m confused. Can you help me?¡± She was really panicking now. When she heard Nie Heng¡¯s words, her first reaction was that Nie Heng was joking with her. However, his expression told her that it was not a joke¡ªhe really wanted to send her to another man¡¯s bed. How ridiculous. She had thought that she was in love with Nie Heng, that she was like a moth flying into a me. However, Nie Heng¡¯s feelings for her were purely sexual. He did not even have a hint of possessiveness; he pimped her out just like that¡­ He could easily let another man screw her without a thought. Xing Shu was at a loss. She thought about Nie Xi¡¯s words. If Cheng Lang asked her to sleep with another man, what would she do? She would also break down. After breaking down, she would probably escape¡­ ¡°Nie Xi, have you thought about what you¡¯re going to do in the future? Nie Heng will marry Liu Xiangru eventually¡­ When they get married and have children, are you going to continue this rtionship with him? What if your rtionship is exposed? Jiang Yao said that the two people you can¡¯t cross in the capital are Liu Xiangru and Jin Yue because one of them is Nie Heng¡¯s favored one, and the other is Cheng Lang¡¯s would-be fianc¨¦e. Nie Xi, you should think about your future.¡± Xing Shu held Nie Xi¡¯s hand, wanting to give her strength. ¡°In the future?¡± Nie Xi raised her head in confusion and looked at Xing Shu. ¡°Do I still have a future? ¡°Yes!¡± Xing Shu nodded firmly. ¡°As long as you want to.¡± ¡°I want¡­ Nie Xi looked around in confusion. Her originally unfocused eyes suddenly lit up bit by bit. She looked at Xing Shu and said, ¡°I want to leave. I want to leave this ce. I want to go to a ce without Nie Heng and Liu Xiangru. I want to go to a quiet ce¡­ Xing Shu said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go somewhere quiet.¡± Nie Xi asked, ¡°Will you apany me? Xing Shu paused for a moment. Many things came to mind¡­ Cheng Lang was about to discuss marriage with Jin Yue¡­ The unknown kidnapper who had threatened her¡­ Cheng Lang¡¯s ambiguous attitude when he left¡­ She nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll apany you.¡± She did not want to stay here. She did not want to be involved with Cheng Lang, and she even more so did not want to be forced to be involved with a married man. In the private room on the top floor of Sunset Bar, Nie Heng was still waiting for Nie Xi to return. He had indeed propositioned a man to Nie Xi, but Nie Xi could refuse if she wanted to. He did not expect Nie Xi to have such a big reaction. She ran out as soon as he said it. After waiting for a long time and seeing that Nie Xi still had not returned, Nie Heng lost his patience and called Nie Xi. However, he could not get through. He called one of the staff over to ask where Nie Xi had gone, and was told that someone had picked up Nie Xi. Nie Heng asked who it was but nobody knew. Nie Heng tugged at his tie in frustration and got someone to check the surveince cameras. Only then did he realize that two hours ago, Xing Shu had arrived at the bar and helped Nie Xi out. The two of them had gotten into a cab. Nie Heng called Xing Shu. When he could not get through, he got someone to go to Xing Shu¡¯s apartment to look for her. However, there was no one there. After another hour, hepletely lost his patience and got someone to track the whereabouts of Nie Xi and Xing Shu. Meanwhile, Cheng Lang received a scheduled email on his cell phone. The sender was Xing Shu. The content was: ¡°This rtionship started with my meticulous nning. So, let me be the one to end it. I wish you a smooth career, a blissful marriage, and a happy family.¡± When Cheng Lang received this email, he was discussing with Old Master Cheng to postpone the marriage alliance with the Jin family. He suddenly stood up from his chair and walked out without saying a word. Just then, Nie Heng called. The moment the call went through, Nie Heng was exasperated. ¡°Your mistress kidnapped Nie Xi.¡± Cheng Lang choked and said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Get her back. Even if you¡¯ve to go to the ends of the earth.¡± But¡­ some things could be gotten back¡­ And some could never be gotten back.. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!