《I Married the Second Male Lead After Reincarnating》


 Chapter 1

    Chapter 1


    ¡°I¡¯m pregnant. Why don¡¯t you divorce Qin Zhen? Although the Shen family has fallen, you were once the young miss of the Shen family. Have some dignity for yourself.¡±


    Today was Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen¡¯s three-year wedding anniversary. She did not wait for her husband, but instead, she was met by his lover holding a pregnancy test report, demanding to take her ce. How ironic.


    In their three years of marriage, he had never touched her. He would always say he respected her work and dreams, asked her to take care of her health, and ensured their child would notckpanionship. Yet, he ended up having a child with another woman. If it were the old her, she would have kicked Wei Jiuer out a long time ago.


    However, now, she remained calm and indifferent. ¡°Sure, let¡¯s get a divorce.¡±


    Looking at the skinny woman in front of her, Wei Jiuer could not believe what she heard. ¡°You agree? Are you kidding me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded.


    Wei Jiuer was overjoyed. ¡°Let¡¯s go find A Zhen now! You¡¯ll get a divorce today!¡±


    To convince Shen Qingyue to agree to a divorce, she caused quite a stir, but Shen Qingyue remained stubborn. If she had known that faking a pregnancy would be so effective, she would not have wasted so much time.


    Following Wei Jiuer into the car, Shen Qingyue asked directly, ¡°Do you know where Qin Zhen is?¡±


    Wei Jiuer answered without hesitation, ¡°The Mandarin Duck Hotel.¡±


    Shen Qingyue fell silent. Qin Zhen had note home for a month. She could not contact him or find him. She did not have the chance to tell him that she was sick. Last month, she had been diagnosed with advanced-stage gastric cancer. Besides Qin Zhen, she had no family left. Thinking about how he did not want to apany her to the Jiangnan water town, she had gone alone. She just had not seen Qin Zhen all this time, and there was always a trace of unwillingness in her heart. She wanted to see him onest time, to bring closure to their rtionship.


    With these thoughts in mind, a bitter smile appeared on her face. She had not expected that in the final moments of her life, she would have to rely on his lover to see him. While she was being tormented by illness, he was enjoying love and affection with his lover. It was time for her to wake up.


    At this moment, a truck with a burning carriage sped over from the right.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s pupils contracted and she subconsciously wanted to remind Wei Jiuer to brake. But it was toote¡­ As her consciousness gradually blurred, she vaguely heard someone talking.


    ¡°President Qin, there¡¯s someone else in the car besides Miss Wei!¡±


    ¡°Save Jiu¡¯er first!¡±


    Then, she saw the car door being pried open and someone carrying Wei Jiuer out. He was wearing the same wedding ring as hers¡­


    Shen Qingyue fell into aa. When she regained consciousness, she heard someone talking in her ear intermittently.


    ¡°What do you mean? I¡¯vee looking for so many of you. Are you all trash?¡± It was a deep and familiar male voice.


    ¡°Mr. Chi¡­ We really tried our best. Miss Shen was sitting in the front passenger seat. Her injuries were too serious, and she was not treated in time. She had lost too much blood¡­ I understand your feelings¡­ But Miss Shen is already in thete stage of stomach cancer¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me this!¡± The man interrupted the doctor and then shouted to the person beside him, ¡°You still haven¡¯t contacted Qin Zhen? Did he die on the way?¡±


    ¡°President Chi, President Qin¡­ I went to eat a candlelight dinner with Wei Jiuer. Wei Jiuer is only slightly injured¡­¡±


    ¡°Damn it!¡± First, it was the man¡¯s angry scolding, followed by the sound of the trash can being kicked over, and then the sound of the door opening.


    Someone sat beside her. Shen Qingyue tried hard to open her eyes, but it was futile. She could hear everything, but she could not do anything.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what to say to you¡­ You were so smart when you were young. I¡¯ve only been gone for a few years, and you¡¯ve gotten yourself into this state¡­ It¡¯s my fault. You said I was picking a fight with you. You heartless person, it¡¯s been three years, and you didn¡¯t even give me a call. Am I that unlikable to you? If I hadn¡¯te back to find you, would there be no one to even collect your body¡­ Wake up soon. I remember you liked the life in the Jiangnan water town, I¡¯ll take you there¡­¡± Chi Ming whispered in her ear, his voice choked with emotion.


    Shen Qing Yue remembered Chi Ming. They grew up together, but why did they part wayster? She remembered now. Because she insisted on marrying Qin Zhen, everyone told her that Qin Zhen did not love her, but she still fell for him. Chi Ming did not even attend the wedding¡­ She did not expect him to send her off on her final journey¡­ Her consciousness fell into aa once again. It should be said that it was slowly being pulled out. Her heartpletely stopped beating.


    This time, she had no consciousness, and she did not know what Qin Zhen¡¯s mad state was like afterward! She was also unaware that Chi Ming remained unmarried for the rest of his life.

 Chapter 2

    Chapter 2


    In the spacious and bright living room, a ss of cold water was poured down from the top of his head. Shen Qing subconsciously shivered under the moonlight.


    The man standing next to her threw the empty cup on the ground and said in a tone that could not hide his disgust, ¡°Are you awake? If you¡¯re not awake, go to the pool outside and wake up!¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised her head in a daze and saw that the man she had loved for half her life was looking at her angrily. Didn¡¯t she die in a car ident? She looked around and her memories slowly merged.


    Two years ago, she identally broke a watch that Qin Zhen had cherished all along. Qin Zhen got angry at her, mmed the door, and didn¡¯t return all night. Upon inquiring, she found out that the watch was the first gift Wei Jiu¡¯er had given him. She was angry that he treasured gifts from other women but ignored her. At that time, she was young and hot-blooded, so she confronted him, and they had an argument¡­


    Shen Qingyue quickly realized that she had been reborn. The Shen family was still intact, and she had not been pushed to the brink of despair yet.


    Qin Zhen was obviously furious, but he was trying his best to endure it. After all, the Shen family was still around, but it did not stop him from using cold violence on her. ¡°Starting tomorrow, I¡¯m moving out of this house. Feel free to create a scene by yourself. You should really look in the mirror. How can you resemble a proper youngdy?¡±


    Shen Qing Yue looked at him and said, ¡°Qin Zhen, you are my legal husband, but you¡¯ve always had an unclear rtionship with Wei Jiu¡¯er. Have you ever looked in the mirror? What about your own face?¡±


    ¡°You still have the cheek to say that?¡± Qin Zhen frowned. If you didn¡¯t force me, would I have married you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled bitterly, ¡°So that¡¯s how you always look at me¡­¡±


    It was more urate to say that it was Qin Zhen¡¯s default, rather than her coercion. When the Qin family encountered problems and needed funds, he could not find anyone to help. Someone offered him a way out, betting on whether the Shen family would intervene and to what extent they could help. Qin Zhen put on a noble facade and found her, proposing to marry her. At that time, everyone knew that Miss Shen Qingyue was infatuated with Qin Zhen, and now that he had actuallye to her, she felt like the luckiest person. She had not even graduated yet, and she was already married to him, even forcing her grandfather to take action and save the Qin family.


    She closed her eyes and spoke calmly. She had missed one opportunity due to her delusions, but she would not make the same mistake again. ¡°You don¡¯t have to move out. Haven¡¯t you always wanted a divorce? I agree.¡±


    ¡­


    After Qin Zhen left, Shen Qingyue also packed her luggage and prepared to leave. She carried her luggage out of the room. The butler walked over and took the luggage from her.


    She lightly raised her eyebrows, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    The butler apanied her downstairs. ¡°Young Madam, where are you going?¡±


    ¡°Home.¡± Worried that the butler wouldn¡¯t understand, she added, ¡°Back to the Shen family.¡±


    ¡°Does Young Master know?¡± the butler asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ve told him,¡± she replied.


    In the morning when they talked about divorce, she mentioned that she would move back to the Shen family in the afternoon. Qin Zhen did not respond at all and just left. Regardless of Qin Zhen¡¯s reaction, she was going to end this marriage.


    The butler could not possibly be unaware of the divorce between Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen, but he originally did not believe it. Now, however, he hesitated. He had watched the Young Master grow up and naturally hoped they could live a good life together. He couldn¡¯t help but advise, ¡°Young Madam, it¡¯s normal for couples to have conflicts. Since you have feelings for the Young Master, don¡¯t act impulsively¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue calmly said, ¡°But he doesn¡¯t have any feelings for me. After all these years in this house, don¡¯t you see that? Divorce is inevitable for us. Instead of causing a scer and losing face, it¡¯s better for everyone to maintain their dignity now.¡±


    Most importantly, after experiencing life and death once, she was truly tired.


    The butler looked at her back and had a premonition. Young Madam would nevere back again!


    Shen Qingyue moved very quickly. The next day, she hired awyer to draft the divorce agreement and sent it directly to the Qin Corporation. The marriage between the Qin family and the Shen family, the two consortiums, involvedplicated interests. But Shen Qingyue did not want anything. A simple two pages of paper decided her marriage.


    When Qin Zhen received the divorce agreement, he sneered. He knew Shen Qingyue¡¯s temperament too well. Did she think that by making such a big fuss, she could force him to apologize? She was dreaming.


    He threw the agreement back on the table, his expression indifferent. ¡°Did she say anything?¡±


    Thewyer respectfully replied, ¡°Young Madam said that she will be waiting for you at the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow morning at 9 o¡¯clock and hopes that you¡¯ll be punctual.¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡± Qin Zhen casually put the divorce agreement into the shredder without caring about it. As for Shen Qingyue divorcing him? That was impossible. This woman was like a sticky ster and couold not be separated from him.

 Chapter 3

    Chapter 3


    Shen Qingyue waited at the Civil Affairs Bureau for the whole morning, but Qin Zhen was nowhere to be seen. She did not have Qin Zhen¡¯s phone number, so she went straight to the Qin Corporation.


    She passed the security check on the first floor, but was stopped at the door of the president¡¯s office by Qin Zhen¡¯s special assistant, Zhu Quan.


    ¡°Madam, Mr. Qin is in a meeting. Please refrain from disturbing him,¡± Zhu Quan said.


    He had been following Qin Zhen closely and was well aware of the situation between Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen. Ever since their marriage, this madam would oftene to thepany to find Mr. Qin, always for trivial matters. Although she was the daughter of the Shen family, Zhu Quan did not hold her in high regard.


    onto Mr. Qin for marriage. If it weren¡¯t for her attractive appearance and privileged background, she would be no different from the other women in his life.


    Shen Qingyue smirked provocatively and challenged, ¡°What if I insist on disturbing him?¡±


    Previously, her heart and eyes were filled with Qin Zhen, and naturally, she was ttering toward his trusted aide. But now that she had let go and regained rity of mind, she could see the contempt in Zhu Quan¡¯s tone. She did not me him for looking down on her since even she herself looked down on her past self.


    However, she still felt disgusted by such people. As Qin Zhen¡¯s capable subordinate, how could she not know why she and Qin Zhen got married? To put it bluntly, they were all the same scum.


    Zhu Quan frowned. ¡°Madam, if you continue to pester me, I can only ask someone to escort you out.¡±


    Qin Zhen had always disliked Shen Qingyue. The previous times she caused a scene, Zhu Quan had security ¡®escort¡¯ her out. Qin Zhen did not reprimand him after finding out; it was more like tacit approval.


    ¡°What an awe-inspiring sight.¡± Shen Qingyue suddenly gave a strange smile and approached him, whispering,¡±If Qin Zhen knew that you slept with his secretary, do you think he would still keep you?¡±


    Zhu Quan¡¯s face changed dramatically. ¡°How do you know?¡±


    During the time his wife was pregnant, he could not resist getting involved with a female secretary from the Secretariat Department. Office romances were strictly forbidden in thepany, let alone his unsavory affair with the secretary. They had been careful for several years, and no one knew about it. How did this brainless Young Madam find out?


    Shen Qingyue took two steps back, ¡°Guess.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Zhu Quan gritted his teeth.


    A coldness shed in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes. ¡°Let me in, or do you want everyone in thepany to know about your affair with the secretary? It¡¯s your choice.¡±


    Zhu Quan broke his teeth and swallowed it, letting Shen Qingyue in.


    Before entering the door, Shen Qingyue ¡®kindly¡¯ reminded him, ¡°Oh right, remember to tell your wife the truth. Otherwise, I¡¯ll tell her myself.¡±


    Regardless of whether that woman chose to leave or stay, she should at least have the right to know.


    ¡°Got it.¡± Zhu Quan gritted his teeth.


    Shen Qingyue could not be bothered with him. She pushed open the door of the president¡¯s office and went in.


    Qin Zhen did not hear themotion outside and thought that Zhu Quan had entered. He looked up from the documents and saw Shen Qingyue. His expression darkened. ¡°How did you get in?¡±


    ¡°I walked in through the door,¡± Shen Qingyuezily leaned against the armrest of the sofa and directly stated her purpose. ¡°I waited for you at the Civil Affairs Bureau the whole morning! Mr. Qin¡¯s time is precious, and I¡¯m not idle either.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Qin Zhen seemed surprised. He didn¡¯t believe she actually went to the Civil Affairs Bureau. Divorce was just her way of getting his attention. However, this time, her acting skills had improved. It seemed like she genuinely wanted a divorce. A trace of annoyance inexplicably welled up within him. He thought it was because this woman had once again managed to provoke him.


    His voice turned cold and distant. ¡°Is there anyone busier than you? What have you been busy with? nning another unreasonable tantrum?¡±


    Shen Qingyue burst intoughter. She realized that after letting go, even looking at Qin Zhen again made her feel blind. ¡°I¡¯m causing an unreasonable tantrum? It¡¯s you who¡¯s preupied with another woman and ying emotional games with me. Now you¡¯re turning the tables, Mr. Qin, truly distorting right and wrong.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned dark.


    Seeing the typically arrogant Qin Zhen at a loss for words, Shen Qingyue could not find any joy in it. After all, she was once so proud, facing the wall head-on, but ended up broken and humiliated. She had truly lost all face and substance.


    Shen Qingyue did not want to waste any more words. ¡°The Civil Affairs Bureau opens at one o¡¯clock. Hurry up and go. It¡¯ll be crowded if you¡¯rete.¡±


    Qin Zhen didn¡¯t move, his expression grim. ¡°I don¡¯t have time to waste with you!¡±


    If it were in the past, Shen Qingyue would have obediently acted like a bird in front of Qin Zhen, afraid of his anger. But now, was she afraid of anything?


    ¡°Mr. Qin, have you thought it through? If you waste a few hours now, you¡¯ll never have to waste any more time on me for the rest of your life.¡±

 Chapter 4

    Chapter 4


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s light words were like something that pierced his heart. Qin Zhen sized her up for a long time, but he could not catch the slightest hint of a lie or a joke from her face.


    Did she really want to divorce him? Thinking of this, Qin Zhen felt even more frustrated.


    Seeing him remain silent for a long time, Shen Qingyue lost her patiencepletely and deliberately provoked him, ¡°Mr. Qin, are you unwilling to divorce me? Have you fallen in love with me?¡±


    For Qin Zhen, liking Shen Qingyue, a brainless woman who liked to pester others, was a disgrace! There were even people who said that he relied on women. How could he tolerate this?


    Sure enough, just as Shen Qingyue finished speaking, his expression became even uglier. ¡°Shen Qingyue, you really dare to say that!¡±


    Shen Qing Yue immediately got up, ¡°Then let¡¯s go to the Civil Affairs Bureau?¡±


    Qin Zhen tried his best to calm himself down.¡±I¡¯m very busy. In a few days.¡±


    Shen Qingyue said coldly, ¡°Then let¡¯s make it Thursday. I remember you have a contract renewal with the Shen family that day. We can discuss it on our way to the Civil Affairs Bureau.¡±


    Qin Zhen gripped the pen in his hand tightly, his fingertips turning white. ¡°Since you want a divorce so badly, I¡¯ll fulfill your wish! I hope you don¡¯t regret it.¡±


    With her goal achieved, Shen Qingyue finally had a smile on her face. ¡°Thank you for granting my wish. By the way, I have already had Wei Jiu¡¯er removed from the customs cklist. You can prepare to bring her back to the country. I wish you a happy marriage and many children.¡±


    After speaking, she turned around and left, carefree and decisive.


    Qin Zhen continued working, but he did not make any progress for half a day.


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    After leaving the Qin Corporation, Shen Qingyue returned to her apartment. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw more than ten bodyguards in ck huddled in the corridor.


    Subconsciously, Shen Qingyue wondered if it was because Qin Zhen, that despicable jerk, was unhappy with her provocation today and wanted to silence her. But in the next moment, she saw an elderly man with white hair emerge from behind the bodyguards.


    Her eyes instantly turned red. ¡°Grandfather?¡±


    In her previous life, in order to please Qin Zhen, she had leaked the Shen family¡¯s business secrets to him. She thought that Qin Zhen only wanted to make more money, but she did not know that he wanted topletely annex the Shen family. After that, the Shen family went bankrupt.


    Shen Jun was so angry that he died in the hospital not long after. Even though the incident in her previous life had not happened yet, the self-me and guilt in her heart could not be erased at all. She did not dare to see the Old <aster.


    Then, Shen Jun lifted his cane and lightly tapped her leg. The force was gentle. He had a stern expression, ¡°I heard you want to divorce Qin Zhen?¡±


    ¡°I wanted to tell you after the end,¡± Shen Qingyue exined. She recalled the old butler¡¯s hesitant expression when she left the Qin family. He must have told her grandfather.


    ¡°Do you still have me in your eyes?¡± Shen Jun snorted. Marriage is like this, divorce is like this, are you ying house?¡±


    Shen Qingyue took a step forward, holding her grandfather¡¯s arm and leaning her head on his shoulder. ¡°You are always in my heart, and as for the divorce¡­ it¡¯s just a matter of young people¡¯s emotions. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m willing to do it.¡±


    Saying that, she pulled Shen Jun into the house.


    The grandfather and granddaughter chatted for a while, and Shen Jun brought up the main topic. ¡°What are your ns after divorcing Qin Zhen?¡±


    Regardless, he supported Shen Qingyue¡¯s divorce. The young girl was infatuated and foolish in love, so if she wanted to marry, let her marry. As long as the Shen family existed, the Qin family would not dare to neglect them. Now that they were divorcing, and it was her granddaughter¡¯s idea, he could not say much.


    ¡°I want to go back to work.¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s original n was to hide it from Shen Jun first and wait until the divorce procedures werepleted before going to thepany. But now that her grandfather knew, she had to hurry up. In her previous life, Qin Zhen could only be considered an external factor for the Shen family to go bankrupt so quickly. The root cause was that there was a problem within the Shen family.


    Shen Jun felt relieved. ¡°You¡¯re finally returning to the right path. From the Shen family¡¯s rules, family members who enter thepany have to start from the middle management. I will make arrangements for you, and you can go for the handover tomorrow. You achieved quite a lot during this year of marriage, and many members of the board are inclined towards him. You have to put in more effort.¡±


    Shen Yiyan was the child of Shen Qingyue¡¯s second uncle¡¯s family, which was also the grandson of Shen Jun¡¯s brother.


    Shen Jun¡¯s branch of the family only had Shen Qingyue as a granddaughter, and now that she was married, the other branches of the family were eyeing the position of the person in power within the Shen family.


    In the previous life, after Shen Jun¡¯s departure, those people directly drained the life out of the Shen family.


    Shen Qingyue held Shen Jun¡¯s hand and said firmly, ¡°Grandpa, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll work hard.¡±Since she had been reborn, she would never let those people take away what belonged to her and her grandfather!

 Chapter 5

    Chapter 5


    Qin Zhen returned home from work, but he did not smell the aroma of food. He immediately sneered. Shen Qingyue¡¯s temper was really not small this time. She did not even prepare dinner.


    ¡°Butler,¡± he called out.


    The butler quickly came over. ¡°Young Master, what can I do for you?¡±


    ¡°Where is she?¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s expression was unsightly.


    The butler naturally knew who Qin Zhen was referring to. ¡°The Young Madam left yesterday. She said that she had informed you.¡±


    Only then did Qin Zhen recall that when Shen Qingyue mentioned divorce yesterday, she said she would move out immediately. Since he didn¡¯te homest night, he was unaware of Shen Qingyue¡¯s departure. At that time, he assumed she was joking, just like how he believed her divorce talk was just an angry statement. However, this time, it seemed like Shen Qingyue had truly left, and the divorce was real.


    Throughout the past year, every day, Shen Qingyue would prepare meals for him, even though he didn¡¯te home half of the time. But today, there was no one waiting for him anymore, and perhaps there wouldn¡¯t be in the future. Wasn¡¯t this good? There was no longer anyone to hinder him, but he furrowed his brows, feeling an unfamiliar emotion lingering in his heart, inexplicable and unshakeable.


    The next day, Shen Jun arranged a trusted assistant to apany Shen Qingyue and help her familiarize herself with the work.


    As work was about to end, there was a knock on the office door. She looked up and saw a thin and tall man walking in. ¡°Brother Yiyan, why are you here?¡±


    Shen Yiyan smiled hypocritically, ¡°My father told me you started working at thepany, so I came to see you. How is it going? Are you getting used to it?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled, ¡°Thanks to Assistant Yu Zhuang, it¡¯s been going smoothly.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Shen Yixuan¡¯s eyes were filled with contempt. A love-struck housewife probably could not even understand a project proposal. He casually picked up a folder from the desk and nced at it, but his smile quickly disappeared from his face. ¡°I was supposed to be in charge of this project. I had already started making contacts. How did it end up with you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue calmly replied, ¡°I discussed it with Grandfather. I n to take over this project.¡± In the previous life, the decline of the Shen family started with this project. Moreover, Shen Yiyan¡¯s so-called contacts were merely a way for him to make money. It started with a few hundred thousand, butter became more and more outrageous, ultimately corrupting the entire conglomerate.


    Even if Qin Zhen didn¡¯t absorb the Shen family, with Shen Yixuan around, the Shen family would still be corroded. She wanted to start with this rotten worm, Shen Yiyan.


    Shen Yiyan¡¯s expression was a little ugly. ¡°You¡¯ve just joined thepany. It¡¯s not appropriate to give you such a huge project worth hundreds of millions. Although Uncle is the chairman, it¡¯s indeed not appropriate to do this. Little SSister, this is not something you can y with.¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked up at him. ¡°Why is it unsuitable? Even if I don¡¯t do well, it¡¯s just a loss of a billion. I can handle it myself.¡±


    Shen Yiyan clenched his fists. He could make several million from this cooperation, which would not mean much to Shen Qingyue, but it would for him. He forced a smile, ¡°Are you deliberately going against me?¡±


    A smile yed on Shen Qingyue¡¯s lips. ¡°Brother Yiyan, what are you saying? I just happen to be interested in this project and want to give it a try.¡±


    Shen Yiyan scrutinized Shen Qingyue. He had a feeling that something was not right with her. Could she have figured something out? He took a deep breath. Shen Qingyue was just a love-struck fool. What ability did she have topete with him?


    ¡°President Wang and I are old acquaintances regarding this project. It was originally agreed that I would be in charge, and he agreed to sign the contract. Now, changing it at thest minute, he probably won¡¯t agree. Cooperation cannot be decided by Grandpa¡¯s words alone! Little Sister, you¡¯ve just started dealing with these matters, and there are many intricacies involved that you don¡¯t understand.¡±


    Shen Qingyue had a calm and collected appearance from beginning to end, ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just like I said just now, at most, I¡¯ll bear the losses myself.¡±


    Shen Yiyan did not say anything else. President Wang had long been in cahoots with him. If Shen Qingyue wanted to snatch his things, she would not be able to do so!


    ¡­


    Shen Qingyue spent some time and found out a lot of things about Wang Ping. She was in a pretty good mood after meeting Ping Wang until she saw Qin Zhen at the entrance of the hotel.


    ¡°President Qin, why aren¡¯t you talking on the phone with your little lover at night?¡±


    During the past few years when Wei Jiu¡¯er was abroad, Qin Zhen would call her almost every night. And every time he called, he would avoid Shen Qingyue. She always thought he was busy with work or that the Shen family had gone bankrupt. She only found out when Wei Jiu¡¯er returned to the country and bragged to her. It was her own blindness to fall in love with such scum.


    ¡°Naturally, it¡¯s work.¡± Qin Zhen responded and then realized, his face turning gloomy. ¡°You actually checked my phone?¡±


    Shen Qingyue sarcastically remarked, ¡°You think too highly of yourself. Did I need to check deliberately? You call her every day, did you think I¡¯m deaf?¡±

 Chapter 6

    Chapter 6


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face turnedpletely dark. ¡°I have been too lenient with you, and now you dare to speak to me like this?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled, but the smile didn¡¯t reach her eyes. ¡°I am no longer your wife, so please, Mr. Qin, don¡¯t boss me around. I won¡¯t indulge you anymore. Let¡¯s not make things unpleasant for everyone.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s anger was ignited to the fullest. He grabbed her hand, his dark eyes filled with fury. ¡°Let me remind you, we haven¡¯t divorced yet!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll get divorced tomorrow, it¡¯s all the same. Please be punctual, Mr. Qin,¡± Shen Qingyue shrugged off his hand and took out a handkerchief to wipe it. ¡°In the future, Mr. Qin, please don¡¯t touch me and interfere with my search for a boyfriend.¡±


    Qin Zhen was already furious when he saw her actions, and the veins on his forehead bulged when he heard her words. ¡°Are you still looking for a boyfriend?¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised her eyebrows. ¡°I¡¯m only 24 years old. Why shouldn¡¯t I find a boyfriend? Are you sick or something?¡±


    Yu Zhuang, who had parked the car, walked over. Before he could call out ¡®Miss Shen¡¯, he was shocked by Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes that looked like he wanted to eat her up.


    Shen Qingyue turned around. ¡°Is the car parked properly?¡±


    Yu Zhuang cautiously nced at Qin Zhen and nodded.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go inside,¡± Shen Qingyue led Yu Zhuang into the building.


    Qin Zhen took a step forward and blocked her path. ¡°Is this your next target? You don¡¯t have any backbone at all. Is this all you have?¡±


    However, as soon as he said that, Qin Zhen regretted it. Those who did not know better would think that he was jealous.


    Shen Qingyue put away her smile and said, ¡°Yu Zhuang is a very good person. I think if President Qin is cultured, you shouldn¡¯t casuallyment on strangers.¡±


    She walked to his side and thought of something. ¡°However, you are right about one thing. My taste is indeed not that good. Otherwise, why would I marry you back then?¡±


    After saying that, she walked into the hotel lobby without looking back.


    Yu Zhuang quickly followed, but he could not shake off the feeling that Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes were still fixed on him, giving him an uneasy feeling.


    Qin Zhen stared intensely at the two of them and then turned to instruct Zhu Quan, ¡°Go find out who that man is!¡±


    Zhu Quan nodded and bowed his head, but a hint of surprise shed through his eyes.


    ¡­


    Shen Qingyue entered the private room where Wang Ping was already seated.


    Upon seeing her, Wang Ping stood up. ¡°I just arrived. Please have a seat.¡±


    They exchanged some brief pleasantries, and then Wang Ping casually said, ¡°Ms. Shen, you took charge of such a big project at such a young age. I assume you have a wealth of work experience?¡±


    Shen Qingyue could naturally sense that he was testing her, implying that shecked experience. She answered truthfully, ¡°This is my first time dealing with project management.¡±


    Wang Ping pretended to be surprised. ¡°Then what kind of work did you do before?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°I was a full-time housewife. I just returned to the workforce in the past few days.¡±


    Wang Ping expressed regret, ¡°President Shen, forgive me for being presumptuous, but as a neer to the workce with no work experience, I find it difficult to entrust the cooperation to you. Previously, we were discussing with Young Master Shen¡­ oh, Mr. Shen Yiyao. We know each other better. If possible, I still hope to work with him.¡±


    Shen Qingyue crossed her arms and propped herself on the table, ¡°President Wang wants to cooperate with Shen Yiyao because it¡¯s more convenient for the progress of the work, or is it because you want to gain some benefits from it? You¡¯ve received quite a lot before, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    Wang Ping¡¯s face changed. ¡°What do you mean, President Shen? I have conducted myself properly. You can¡¯t nder me!¡±


    Shen Qingyue signaled to Yu Zhuang.


    Yu Zhuang understood and handed the prepared documents to Wang Ping.


    Wang Ping took the documents and his face instantly turned grim.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice soundedzy. ¡°The ounts from your previous coborations with Shen Yiyao don¡¯t match up. Where did all that money go?¡±


    Wang Ping¡¯s face turned pale.


    Shen Qingyue spoke gently, ¡°I remember your brother-inw is the controlling shareholder of Linjiang Group, right? If he knew about this, tsk¡­ I wonder what he would do, and what your sister would think?¡±


    Wang Ping feared his brother-inw the most, and now he couldn¡¯t sit still anymore. ¡°Ms. Shen, I was wrong. Please don¡¯t tell my brother-inw. I will repay all the money I embezzled, no, I will repay double!¡±


    ¡°Wang Ping, don¡¯t be nervous,¡± Shen Qingyue took a sip of tea. ¡°The losses before were just a small amount of money, and I didn¡¯t really care.¡±


    Wang Ping understood the implications in her words. However, Shen Yiyao also held these pieces of evidence, so he was in a dilemma. After hesitating for a long time, he finally spoke with difficulty, ¡°Ms. Shen, Shen Yiyao has instructed me not to cooperate with you. I have no choice¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°I will handle his side.¡±


    After a long silence, Wang Ping lowered his head. ¡°I will cooperate with you, and I will repay the money to yourpany¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled. ¡°That¡¯s a wise choice.¡±

 Chapter 7

    Chapter 7


    Zhu Quan was searching for information about Yu Zhuang online. After being threatened by Shen Qingyue, he confessed everything to his wife, who was usually submissive and timid. However, at first, he was not really afraid because they had already had children together, so he thought she wouldn¡¯t do anything drastic. Little did he know that his timid wife would change overnight and take him to file for divorce the next day.


    The old woman¡¯s family had some background, and he could not offend her. The child had also left with her, and he had left with nothing!


    He hated Shen Qingyue to death. Now that Qin Zhen had asked him to investigate Yu Zhuang, he wanted to find out that the two of them had some rtionship. He did not expect Yu Zhuang to be just an employee of the Shen Corporation. But even if there was no evidence, so what? He started a rumor and ran his legs to refute it!


    ¡­


    After leaving the hotel, Shen Qingyue spotted Qin Zhen again. She muttered a curse under her breath. She was nning to ignore him and leave directly when he unexpectedly walked towards her, emanating a threatening aura. Since she was in a good mood, she thought she would speak nicely to him.


    In the end, Qin Zhen walked over and pped her without saying a word.


    Fortunately, Shen Qingyue reacted quickly. Otherwise, she would have been hit!


    Qin Zhen had used all his strength in this p. If it reallynded on her face¡­


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes turned cold and menacing. ¡°Qin Zhen, you want to hit me? What kind of scum are you? Did you forget to take your medication today?¡± If he had really hit her, even if it caused a huge uproar, she would have taken a chunk of his flesh!


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s words made Qin Zhen sober up a bit. His face was gloomy, ¡°You¡¯ve grown up. I was wondering why you suddenly wanted a divorce. It turns out that you¡¯ve already hooked up with someone outside! You¡¯re so shameless to have an affair in your marriage!¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s usation left Shen Qingyue baffled. ¡°What are you saying?¡±


    ¡°You still don¡¯t want to admit it?¡± Qin Zhen sneered. ¡°Do you think I don¡¯t know about your rtionship with Yu Zhuang?¡±


    hen Qingyue could notprehend, but she caught a glimpse of the guilty look on Zhu Quan¡¯s face behind Qin Zhen, and a suspicion arose. She despised Zhu Quan¡¯s treachery, but she hated Qin Zhen even more for resorting to violence without considering the truth. What was wrong with her in the past that she could be attracted to such scum? Were all men in the world despicable?


    She took a deep breath. They were still outside and could not make a scene. ¡°Qin Zhen, ask yourself, how have I treated you since we met? Even if you don¡¯t have a conscience, you should have a brain, right?¡±


    Seeing her magnanimous appearance, Qin Zhen frowned and hesitated.


    Shen Qingyue pulled the corners of her mouth into a self-mocking smile. ¡°Forget it, think whatever you want. In your eyes, what am I worth? You only believe what you see, no matter what others do, as long as it bothers you.¡±


    She suppressed her coldness and faced Qin Zhen directly. ¡°Mr. Qin, let me remind you. If you ever dare toy a hand on me again, we¡¯ll have a chat at the police station.¡± With that, she left with Yu Zhuang, without sparing him another nce.


    Qin Zhen watched her retreating figure, his fingers curling into his palm. In the past couple of days, he had seen her leave several times without looking back. She had never let him see her back before.


    Qin Zhen stood there for a while before he said coldly, ¡°Zhu Quan, exin to me.¡±


    Zhu Quan trembled all over. ¡°Mr. Qin, I didn¡¯t mean it. Please spare me this time, and I promise to work harder in the future!¡±


    He only wanted to tarnish Shen Qingyue¡¯s reputation and make Qin Zhen leave her sooner. He did not expect Qin Zhen to confront Shen Qingyue about their past.


    Qin Zhen stared at him. ¡°Even you betrayed me.¡±


    He closed his eyes, exhausted. There were too many unhappy things in the past two days. ¡°Go to the HR department tomorrow toplete the resignation procedures. Don¡¯t let me see you again.¡±


    After leaving the hotel, Shen Qingyue returned to the Shen family residence. Just as she got out of the car, she saw her uncleing out with his daughter.


    ¡°Qingyue, why are you back sote?¡± Shen Da greeted her warmly.


    Shen Qingyue did not have a good impression of this uncle. The things that Shen Da did in her previous life were equally disgusting. However, she still had to be hypocritical now. She smiled faintly and said, ¡°I just finished work. Why are you here? I¡­¡±


    However, before she could finish her sentence, she heard her cousin Shen Qingxue say, ¡°We¡¯re going back to our own home. Do we have to report to you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow. ¡°Your own home? This old residence was divided between my parents 20 years ago! This is my home! When youe to someone else¡¯s house, do you call it your own home?¡±


    Shen Qingxue¡¯s voice turned piercing, ¡°Your parents have been dead because of you for so many years. You jinx, this old residence will eventually belong to my brother and me.¡±


    At the mention of her parents, Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes suddenly turned fierce. ¡°Shen Qingxue, didn¡¯t your parents teach you any manners? Is this how you treat your sister? And as for my family¡¯s house, who gave you the right to inherit it?¡±

 Chapter 8

    Chapter 8


    Shen Qingxue blushed with anger. How dare that despicable person without parents try topete with her? She wanted to argue.


    Shen Dalian quickly held onto his daughter. ¡°Qingxue didn¡¯t mean it that way. We are all family, why talk about grabbing or not? Let¡¯s not ruin the harmony.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled. ¡°Yes, if Shen Qingxue could speak half as well as you, Uncle Tang, she wouldn¡¯t be disliked everywhere she goes!¡±


    Shen Qingxue retorted, ¡°You¡­¡±


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Shen Dberated his daughter and got down to business. ¡°Qingyue, I heard that you¡¯ve taken over the project for the banquet. How did your discussion with President Wang go tonight?¡±


    They had already made arrangements for this matter, but when Shen Yiyan called Wang Ping to confirm it, Wang Ping actually went missing! He really had no choice but to bring Shen Qingxue over and let this girl act coquettishly to plead with the Old Master. In the end, that old fart actually refused.


    Shen Qingyue smiled faintly. ¡°It went smoothly.¡±


    Shen Da dismissed her words as an act of putting on airs. ¡°You don¡¯t have to hide it from me. The contract hasn¡¯t been signed, right? That project isn¡¯t suitable for a neer like you. Just hand it over to Yiyuan. After all, the money we earn in the end belongs to the Shen family.¡±


    ¡°Yes, the money belongs to the Shen family.¡± Shen Qingyue looked directly at him and then took out a document from her bag, waving it in front of him. ¡°The contract has been signed. Uncle, don¡¯t worry about it. By the way, please ry a message to Brother Yiyuan. Mr. Wang said to be careful on his own¡­¡±


    Shen Dalian had a bad feeling. ¡°Careful about what?¡±


    ¡°Who knows? Brother Yiyan was loyal to the Chen family and should have never done anything wrong, so what was there to be careful of? Why don¡¯t you go and ask him, Uncle? Tang¡± Shen Qingyue looked like she was watching a good show.


    Shen Dalian forced a dryugh. ¡°Qingyue, just trust Yiyan.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not respond, only saying, ¡°Take care, Uncle Tang!¡±


    Shen Da watched Shen Qingyue¡¯s figure andpletely dropped the pretense.


    The next day, as soon as Shen Qingyue arrived at the office, before she could say anything, she heard footsteps behind her. Shen Yiyan appeared, bombarding her with questions. ¡°Wang Ping didn¡¯t answer my calls or messages. What did you do to him? Did he say something he shouldn¡¯t havest night?¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked up at him. ¡°Something he shouldn¡¯t have said? What kind of leverage does Brother Yiyan have in his hands?¡±


    Only then did Shen Yiyan realize that he had been too anxious. He tried to calm himself down. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. You should go back to work.¡±


    With that, he left in a hurry.


    Yu Zhuang walked to Shen Qingyue¡¯s side and asked doubtfully, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you expose Shen Yiyan? If Old Master Shen found out, he would definitely not let this matter go easily.¡±


    Shen Qingyue joked, ¡°Because I¡¯m kind-hearted.¡±


    In fact, Shen Yiyuan had taken kickbacks from a project worth a billion yuan, pocketing around five million. But for the current Shen family, that amount was negligible. It was like a rtive¡¯s child stealing 100 yuan from you. At most, you would scold them a few times. Punishing Shen Yiyan like that wouldn¡¯t shake his foundation. What she wanted was to eliminate all these people like Shen Yiyuan!


    ¡­


    Because the Shen Group and the Qin Group had renewed their contracts, Shen Qingyue took half a day off and went to the Qin Group with her colleagues. It was a good time to settle the divorce. However, when she entered the reception room, she was told that Qin Zhen had gone out to deal with something.


    Shen Qingyue frowned, ¡°Where did he go?¡±


    The secretary knew that she was Qin Zhen¡¯s wife, so she stammered, ¡°It¡¯s not convenient for me to say this¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes shed and she sneered, ¡°Do you have his phone number?¡±


    The secretary hesitated for a moment before giving Qin Zhen¡¯s phone number.


    Shen Qingyue dialed the phone number.


    The man¡¯s calm voice came from the other end of the phone. ¡°Who is it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Shen Qingyue!¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice carried obvious dissatisfaction. ¡°Where are you? Qin Zhen, I¡¯m not joking. I don¡¯t care what you want to do, but can you please be punctual and go to the Civil Affairs Bureau first to finalize the divorce? Are you the only busy person while everyone else is idle?¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent for a moment before saying, ¡°Jiu¡¯er ising back today, and I¡¯m picking her up from the airport. We have other arrangements afterward¡­¡±


    With that, he hung up the phone without caring about Shen Qingyue¡¯s response.


    Shen Qingyue looked at the phone and, for the first time, had the urge to curse him like an uncivilized person. But after a moment of consideration, she couldn¡¯t help but think, This f*cking bastard wasted a whole day of my time!

 Chapter 9

    Chapter 9


    Qin Zhen hung up the phone and looked up to see Wei Jiuer in a white gauze dress dragging her suitcase towards him.


    The two of them had not seen each other for a long time. Qin Zhen had always missed her, but when he saw her, he did not feel the joy he had expected. On the contrary, his mind was now filled with the matter of Shen Qingyue wanting to divorce him. He did not know what he was thinking, but he knew very well that he did not like the feeling of being pushed away by Shen Qingyue.


    ¡°Zhen, aren¡¯t you happy that I¡¯m back? We can finally be together.¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er walked up to him and gave him a hug.


    Qin Zhen regained hisposure and smiled warmly, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m happy.¡±


    He knew very well that Wei Jiu¡¯er was not only his first love but also his savior. She was the most important woman in his life, and he could not let her down. Divorcing Shen Qingyue would be the best oue. Only then would his beloved not have to bear thebel of a third party. But despite eagerly anticipating this, why did he feel no joy in his heart?


    Qin Zhen tried to ignore the frustration in his heart and had his new assistant, Gu Xiao, take Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s luggage while he held her hand. ¡°Let me show you around. There have been many changes here.¡±


    Wei Jiuer sighed, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s been such a long time since I¡¯ve returned to my hometown¡­ If it weren¡¯t for Shen Qingyue, who put something in my luggage¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen understood her unfinished words. In fact, Wei Jiu¡¯er could have returned earlier, but on the day she was supposed toe back, Shen Qingyue caused trouble by having something unauthorized ced in Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s luggage, resulting in her being cklisted by customs. Since then, Qin Zhen hadpletely lost his patience with Shen Qingyue.


    For some reason, he suddenly recalled what happenedst night. He had immediately concluded that Shen Qingyue was having an affair based solely on Zhu Quan¡¯s words. That time, he had also believed Wei Jiuer¡¯s words without question, thinking it was Shen Qingyue who prevented her from returning to the country¡­


    Realizing what he was thinking, Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes turned cold. He must be going crazy to suspect Wei Jiu¡¯er like this.


    ¡­


    As Qin Zhen did not arrive, Shen Qingyue returned to thepany with her colleagues. However, she went back with an ugly expression on her face. She still had other things to do!


    When she got off work that night, it was her best friend, Chen Ying, who called.


    ¡°Qingyue, are you free?¡± On the other end of the phone, Chen Ying¡¯s voice was a little low.


    ¡°From your tone, I feel that something bad is going to happen,¡± Shen Qingyue said with a smile.


    ¡°Anyway, you cane to the Blue Whale Hotel.¡± Before she could refuse, Chen Ying had already hung up the phone.


    Shen Qingyue had no choice but to go since it was already after work. She went there by car to see what Chen Ying was up to. As soon as she entered, she saw Chen Ying holding a menu over her head, acting sneaky.


    ¡°Miss Chen has changed careers to be a paparazzo?¡± Shen Qingyue joked.


    Hearing her voice, Chen Ying was shocked. Then, she pointed at a table by the window and said excitedly and angrily, ¡°Qingyue, you¡¯re stillughing. Your house has been stolen! Hurry up and p that mistress to death!¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked in the direction she was pointing. At the table with a white tablecloth, a man and a woman sat facing each other, with bright red roses beside them, creating a picturesque scene. Shen Qingyue nodded, ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er looks quite innocent when she smiles.¡±


    No wonder she managed to deceive that scumbag Qin Zhen so easily.


    Chen Ying pulled her to sit down. ¡°Please, that woman is on a date with your husband! And you¡¯re makingments like that?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was helpless. ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell me about this kind of thing in the future. I divorced him. He has nothing to do with me anymore.¡±


    Chen Ying felt that she must have been hearing things. The bystanders could see clearly. Everyone could see that Qin Zhen did not like Shen Qingyue. Everyone tried their best to stop him. In order to be with Qin Zhen, Shen Qingyue cut off all her previous friends.


    Even Chi Ming¡­ Anyway, no matter what, after all the trouble Shen Qingyue went through, she finally got Qin Zhen, but now she doesn¡¯t want him? Moreover, if she remembered correctly, Shen Qingyue had saidst week that Qin Zhen was the best man in the world. Just seven days?


    Shen Qingyue calmly poured herself a ss of red wine, ¡°To be precise, we are almost divorced. The divorce agreement has been signed; we just need to get the marriage certificate.¡±


    Chen Ying looked at her with a puzzled expression and suddenly said, ¡°Last week, you mentioned investing ten billion in my movie. When should we sign the contract?¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at her as if she were an idiot, ¡°Are you crazy, or am I crazy? Invest ten billion in your movie? Can you act in a movie? When did I say that?¡±


    Chen Ying nodded, ¡°You didn¡¯t say it! I was just testing you to see if you¡¯ve been possessed by someone else! Especially considering how you used to look at Qin Zhen, like a dog looking at a bone. It¡¯s hard to believe this sudden change!¡±

 Chapter 10

    Chapter 10


    ¡°Get lost, you¡¯re the dog!¡± Shen Qingyue rolled her eyes at her. ¡°Strictly speaking, we haven¡¯t divorced yet. We¡¯re just waiting for him to follow me to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a certificate.¡±


    Chen Ying stared at her for a while, then suddenly hugged her, excitedly saying, ¡°You¡¯ve finallye to your senses! I¡¯ve been telling you all along that Qin Zhen, that scumbag, isn¡¯t worthy of you. You were like a blind fool, but now you finally look like a proper person. What are your conditions? Look at his attitude, doesn¡¯t he even consider his own worth? By the way, when are you getting the divorce certificate? Once you do, I¡¯ll take you to find a man, whether it¡¯s a young and naive guy, a yful guy, a muscr man, an athlete, a domineering CEO, a gentle gentleman, or a handsome ancient-style man¡­ You name it, there¡¯s someone suitable for you!¡±


    Shen Qingyue took a sip of water to calm herself. ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s not clean.¡±


    Chen Ying did not intend to let her off easily. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of it, don¡¯t worry! The guys I¡¯ll find for you are all decent, a hundred times better than that scumbag¡­¡±


    Perhaps it was because the two of them had made too much noise, Qin Zhen finally noticed them. When he looked over, Shen Qingyue also happened to raise her head.


    Qin Zhen sneered and repeatedly mentioned divorce, but Wei Jiu¡¯er could not sit still after returning to the country and followed him. It turned out that her decisive attitude was just an act. For some reason, he felt like the tension he had been feeling these past few days had eased a bit.


    ¡°Zhen!¡±


    Hearing someone calling him, Qin Zhen came back to his senses.¡± What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled gently. ¡°I¡¯m talking to you, but you haven¡¯t replied to me. What are you thinking about?¡±


    ¡°Nothing,¡± Qin Zhen replied vaguely.


    Unable to help herself, Wei Jiu¡¯er turned around and spotted Shen Qingyue. She narrowed her eyes. ¡°Zhen, isn¡¯t that Shen Qingyue? I just returned to the country today, let¡¯s go say hello to her.¡±


    Qin Zhen paused for a moment and agreed.


    Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying were looking at the menu when two shadows cast over them.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er maintained her perennial smile. ¡°Shen Qingyue, it¡¯s been a long time.¡±


    Shen Qingyue lifted an eyebrow at her. ¡°Oh, is this a date?¡±


    ¡°Zhen and I are just having an ordinary meal,¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er said with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand.¡±


    ¡°Tsk, are you afraid that I¡¯ll misunderstand? Did you bring him here just to show off to the official wife? The mistress disying her presence?¡± Shen Qingyue put down the menu and looked up at her.


    The smile on Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s face froze.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly, enough to crush a fly. ¡°Shen Qingyue, stop causing trouble and talking nonsense.¡±


    Shen Qingyue rolled her eyes. ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m causing trouble, am I? Well then, you two lovebirds, keep your distance from me.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er looked aggrieved. ¡°Qingyue, we¡¯re friends. Do you hate me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised her head, ¡°Yeah, isn¡¯t it obvious enough? Even if you¡¯re not blind, you should be able to tell, right?¡±


    The air froze for a moment.


    Shen Qingyue beckoned Chen Ying. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s eat somewhere else.¡± As she took a step forward, Wei Jiu¡¯er deliberately stretched out her foot and tripped her.


    Coincidentally, a waiter carrying a tray approached them. Shen Qingyue lost her bnce and collided with the waiter. The tray in the waiter¡¯s hand fell to the ground, the ss shattered, and red wine stained her dress.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er hurriedly acted ¡®concerned¡¯ and said, ¡°Qingyue, are you okay? How could you be so careless¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked back at her and smiled. Then, he picked up the red wine on the table, pulled out the cork, raised it over Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s head, and poured it down.


    The air seemed to freeze again


    Qin Zhen snapped back to reality and immediately became furious, ¡°Shen Qingyue, what are you doing?!¡±


    Shen Qingyue ced the wine bottle back on the table, still wearing a smile on her face, though it did not reach her eyes. ¡°Are you blind too? Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m just returning the favor? Then, Miss Wei, if you bother me again, it won¡¯t be just wine pouring over your head.¡±


    After saying that, she prepared to leave with Chen Ying. However, after taking a few steps, she paused. ¡°By the way, please remind Miss Wei to urge Qin Zhen. I¡¯ve already waited twice for the divorce matter. If he breaks his appointment again, I won¡¯t be so easy to talk to.¡±


    After leaving the hotel, Chen Ying was still reminiscing about what had just happened. ¡°Baby, you¡¯ve really broadened my horizons! Isn¡¯t this love? Awesome!¡±


    Shen Qingyue spoke coldly, ¡°I think you¡¯re getting a bit too fond of me. Control yourself.¡± They exchanged nces and bothughed.


    As Chen Ying received a call from her mother and left first, Shen Qingyue was about to get into her car but was stopped by Qin Zhen. She coldly asked, ¡°Is there something else, Mr. Qin?¡±


    Qin Zhen suppressed his anger. ¡°Go apologize to Jiu¡¯er!¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at him. ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    Qin Zhen shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t bully her just because Jiu¡¯er is kind!¡±

 Chapter 11

    Chapter 11


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter. ¡°Kind? You¡¯re really blind, just like me. I don¡¯t understand how you epted the Qin Group. Well, never mind, don¡¯t disgust me anymore. We are already getting a divorce, so what you need to do now is quickly get the divorce for me. Go and console your beloved white moonlight!¡±


    Qin Zhen waspletely enraged and pressed her against the car. ¡°Shen Qingyue, who are you pretending to be heartless for? You¡¯ve been following me, so deep down, you still can¡¯t let go of me? Do you think a few heartless words will make me soften towards you?¡±


    He stared at her intently, trying to find evidence of her stubbornness in her eyes. However, there was none. The eyes that used to be filled with affection for him now only held coldness and disgust.


    ¡°Narcissism is a disease. If you¡¯re sick, go see a doctor.¡± Shen Qing Yue pushed him, but the other party did not move at all. ¡°Hurry up and let go! I don¡¯t think President Qin wants to go to the police station at night, right?¡±


    ¡°You want to push me away so badly?¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes were filled with ruthlessness. He pinched her chin and was about to kiss her.


    Shen Qingyue was so angry that she almost vomited. What a b*tch. He was unwilling to touch her in the past. Why was he going crazy now? In her panic, she reached for her car keys and was about to stab him in the face when she heard a male voice.


    ¡°President Qin, can¡¯t you see that Miss Shen is unwilling?¡±


    Qin Zhen turned his head to look. It was Fu Daoyu from the Fu family, one of the Four Great Families. Keeping family matters private, Qin Zhen had no choice but to let go of Shen Qingyue and put on a fake smile. ¡°You¡¯ve misunderstood. My wife and I were just ying a game.¡±


    Fu Daoyu looked at Shen Qingyue with inquisitive eyes. ¡°Is that so?¡±


    Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t spare any face for Qin Zhen. ¡°He was trying to force me!¡±


    Qin Zhen cared about his face the most, especially in front of outsiders. Hearing Shen Qingyue¡¯s words, he instantly exploded, ¡°Shen Qingyue!¡±


    Shen Qingyue ignored him and thanked Fu Daoyu, ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll treat you to a meal another day.¡±


    Ignoring him, Shen Qingyue thanked Fu Daoyu, ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll treat you to dinner another day.¡± With that, she opened the car door and got in. Before leaving, she gave Qin Zhen a parting remark, ¡°You really disgust me! If it happens again, let¡¯s see how much money the Qin Group is willing to spend to cover up the scandal!¡±


    After Shen Qingyue left, there were only two men left in ce.


    Qin Zhen red fiercely at Fu Daoyu and prepared to leave.


    Fu Daoyu suddenly spoke, ¡°I heard Mr. Qin and Miss Shen are getting a divorce?¡±


    ¡°So what if I am?¡± Qin Zhen was impatient.


    Fu Daoyu grinned. ¡°What can I do? Goodbye!¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened as he turned around and left.


    Once everyone was gone, Fu Daoyu quickly dialed a phone number, ¡°Brother, your spring hase! The Miss Shen you¡¯ve been longing for over a decade is getting a divorce.¡±


    ¡­


    After arriving home, Shen Qingyue called Chen Ying, ¡°Tell your brother to introduce me to a coach. I want to beat someone up, teach them a lesson as hard as I can!¡±


    Chen Ying was applying a face mask and paused upon hearing that, ¡°What are you nning to do? Make sure it¡¯s not something illegal!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s self-defense!¡± The next time she was suppressed by Qin Zhen, she would not be polite.


    Early Saturday morning, Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying gathered at the gym.


    Chen Song was the owner of this gym. When he came over to see them, Shen Qingyue had already begun to pant heavily. It had to be said that Chen Song¡¯s introduction was really amazing! But she did not n to give up just like that. She had to persevere!


    Meanwhile, Chen Ying pulled Chen Song to sit aside, watching Shen Qingyue train together. ¡°By the way, Brother, Mom said you¡¯ve been going on blind datestely. Any prospects?¡±


    Chen Song casually replied, ¡°I feel like none of them are suitable.¡±


    Chen Ying nodded, ¡°That¡¯s good.¡±


    Chen Song¡¯s eyes flickered slightly. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Because you¡¯re married, so it¡¯s definitely my turn. Dad and Mom¡¯s attention is on you now. I can have a few days of peace.¡± Chen Ying was very serious.


    Chen Songughed. ¡°You¡¯re nning to hide forever.¡±


    Chen Ying giggled and leaned in closer, ¡°It¡¯s not about hiding. I just want to provide a home for men who have no one to rely on in this world! I can¡¯t give up a whole forest for the sake of a small sapling! By the way, Brother, what kind of person do you like? Should I find someone for you?¡±


    Chen Song moved away slightly, ¡°No need. I already have someone I like.¡±


    ¡°Who is it? How long have you liked her? Do I know her?¡± Chen Ying¡¯s eyes lit up.


    Chen Song simply said, ¡°For eight years.¡±


    ¡°Eight years! Is she someone you knew before you came to the Chen family?¡± Chen Ying wished she could open Chen Song¡¯s brain and see who it was. She and Chen Song were not biological siblings. He was adopted by Chen Ying¡¯s parents after his parents died in an ident when he was 16.


    Chen Song smiled and remained silent. ¡°I have something to do. The restaurant in the mall across the street has good food. I¡¯ll treat you both. Let¡¯s go eatter.¡±


    Chen Ying reluctantly suppressed her curiosity. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll order the most expensive dish then!¡±

 Chapter 12

    Chapter 12


    After the training ended, Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying went to the opposite shopping mall. They had just had a big meal and were shopping when they were suddenly stopped by a middle-aged woman.


    Shen Qingyue stopped in her tracks, ¡°Madam Qin.¡±


    She was already prepared to divorce Qin Zhen, so she did not call her ¡®mother¡¯.


    Madam Qin walked out of the store with Wei Jiu¡¯er following behind her. Madam Qin stopped in front of Shen Qingyue with her usual superior tone. ¡°Qin Zhen said you went back to your parents¡¯ home. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Shen Qingyue had been on a trip and had just returned today, unaware that she wanted to divorce Qin Zhen.


    Shen Qingyue did not say much, only replied, ¡°It¡¯s a private matter.¡±


    Madam Qin frowned. ¡°What¡¯s with your attitude?¡± She didn¡¯t like Shen Qingyue because several close sisters who were friends with her said that Shen Qingyue marrying into their Gu family was a downward marriage, as if the Qin family was beneath them. A woman should support her husband; otherwise, why would he marry her?


    When Shen Qingyue first arrived at the Qin family, Madam Qin had taught her many ¡®rules¡¯, and Shen Qingyue had obediently followed them. But now, after just a few days without seeing her, she seemed to have forgotten all about it. If it weren¡¯t for knowing that Shen Qingyue was fond of her son, she would have already confronted her. However, she was still unhappy. ¡°You¡¯re already married, yet you keep going back to your parents¡¯ home. If word gets out, people will think something¡¯s wrong with our Qin family.¡±


    Shen Qingyue suppressed her impatience. ¡°It¡¯s nothing important. I¡¯ll be going now.¡±


    ¡°Wait!¡± Madam Qin did not let her go. ¡°We just happened to bump into each other today. Come with me to the hospital.¡±


    ¡°Are you sick? Drink more hot water.¡± After Shen Qingyue finished speaking, she turned around and prepared to leave.


    Madam Qin was furious. ¡°It¡¯s for you to see a doctor! You and Qin Zhen have been married for a year, and you haven¡¯t been to the hospital yet? If you can¡¯t conceive, you should get treated early so that you won¡¯t dy me from having a grandchild.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled, a hint of yfulness in her eyes. ¡°Madam Qin, why waste your time with me? Go find your son instead. If I can conceive with him, then it won¡¯t be the Qin family¡¯s lineage anymore.¡±


    Madam Qin was shocked. ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled mysteriously. ¡°Just the literal meaning. He couldn¡¯t perform when he was with me! Or, you can ask Wei Jiu¡¯er?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er, who was called out, changed her expression.


    ¡°What does this have to do with her?¡± Madam Qin asked suspiciously.


    Shen Qingyue smiled and did not speak. She pulled Chen Ying and left.


    After Shen Qingyue left, Madam Qin was not stupid. She quickly reacted and turned to Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°Exin to me!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er bit her lower lip and said nothing.


    ¡­


    As Qin Zhen entered his office, he saw Madam Qin waiting inside. ¡°Mom, why are you here?¡±


    Madam Qin looked at him. ¡°Are you nning to divorce Shen Qingyue?¡±


    Qin Zhen paused. ¡°Who told you? Shen Qingyue?¡± His first reaction was that Shen Qingyue had changed her mind and sent his mother to persuade him.


    ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er told me,¡± Madam Qin raised her teacup, thought for a moment, and then put it down. ¡°I know you like Wei Jiu¡¯er! But she can¡¯t be the wife of Qin Corporation¡¯s President, and you can¡¯t divorce Shen Qingyue. Initially, our Qin family borrowed five billion from the Shen family. Even though we have already paid it back, who doesn¡¯t know that the Shen family has done us a favor? If you divorce Shen Qingyue and marry Wei Jiu¡¯er, what do you think people outside will say about us? How much impact will it have on Qin Corporation¡¯s stock price? True, Shen Qingyue has the temperament of a pampered youngdy, but her sincere affection for you is something not many can match. Tell her to move back, forget about the divorce. She won¡¯t hold it against you.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s emotions in his eyes were dim and unclear. ¡°It wasn¡¯t me who brought it up.¡±


    Madam Qin didn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Do you think your mom has be senile? Could it be anyone other than her who brought it up?¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent, effectively admitting it.


    The office was silent for a while before Madam Qin frowned and asked, ¡°Is it really her? How is that possible¡­¡±


    Who did not know how much Shen Qingyue liked Qin Zhen? How many things did he do back then? She wanted to use the entire Shen Corporation to help Qin Zhen.


    Although Madam Qin did not like Shen Qingyue, she could rest assured that Shen Qingyue would stay by Qin Zhen¡¯s side. After all, she could not watch her son for the rest of his life, and Shen Qingyue would never hurt her son. However, if it was someone else, it might not be the case. She frowned. ¡°ording to Shen Qingyue¡¯s love for you, if you don¡¯t force her into a corner, she wouldn¡¯t divorce you!¡±


    For the first time in his life, Qin Zhen felt powerless. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything¡­ I sshed a ss of water on her. But that¡¯s because she broke the watch Jiu¡¯er gave me. I¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve been in contact with Wei Jiu¡¯er all these years?¡± Madam Qin asked.

 Chapter 13

    Chapter 13


    Qin Zhen nodded. ¡°¡­Yes.¡±


    Just heard a loud bang, the sound of a cup hitting the table. Madam Qin¡¯s expression remained unchanged: ¡°You¡¯ve already married Shen Qingyue, how can you still be intimate with other women? You¡¯re an adult now, not an indecisive child! Do you think you¡¯re ying house? ¡±


    Qin Zhen lowered his gaze. These words, he only dared to say in front of his mother. ¡°But I love Jiu¡¯er, I can¡¯t forget her.¡±


    Madam Qin snorted coldly, ¡°What about Shen Qingyue? What about your so-called liking?¡±


    Qin Zhen wanted to say that he did not like her at all. But when the words reached his lips, he hesitated. He could not figure it out even after all these days. Shen Qingyue had initiated the divorce, which he should have anticipated, but he did not want to agree. He could not understand if it was due to possessiveness? Pride? Or something else?


    Madam Qin stood up, ¡°Qin Zhen, you should remember how our family fell apart. If your father hadn¡¯t found another woman, it wouldn¡¯t have been just the two of us left in the Qin family. I hope you haven¡¯t forgotten how we held onto what was ours! You¡¯re the President of the Qin Group, and now you¡¯re talking to me about love? It¡¯s the least valuable thing, and an ambitious man should not be swayed by emotions.¡±


    ¡°Your father was unfaithful, with illegitimate children everywhere. Don¡¯t forget the days of humiliation in the past. I disagree with your divorce from Shen Qingyue. Tonight, you will apany me to the Shen family and bring back Shen Qingyue! As for Wei Jiu¡¯er, don¡¯t contact her for now! The Qin family should never have another illegitimate child, something that can¡¯t be shown in public!¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent. Every word from his mother left him at a loss.


    Madam Qin asked again, ¡°Did you hear me clearly?¡±


    Qin Zhen did not reply. He really could not bring himself to bring Shen Qingyue back. He would rather choose to divorce her.


    Madam Qin angrily said, ¡°If you don¡¯t go, don¡¯t call me your mother! Let me tell you, I will never ept a grandchild who is an illegitimate child in my lifetime! If you still want to chase after love, then go ahead, and I will consider myself childless.¡±


    Madam Qin had begun to threaten. Even though the original Madam Qin came from a schrly family, she had been disgusted by Father Qin¡¯s actions her entire life. Even if she did not like Shen Qingyue, she absolutely did not want to see her son follow his father¡¯s path!


    Qin Zhen opened his mouth but did not say anything. After a while, he reluctantly nodded.


    ¡­


    Shen Qingyue had cooked countless meals for Qin Zhen, but she rarely cooked for Shen Jun. Today, on a whim, she made a table full of dishes.


    The Old Master felt sorry for her when he saw her busy. He watched her the entire time and waited for his granddaughter to cry out that she was tired. He went up to help, mainly because he was afraid of bumping into her. It was just that in the end, when the dishes were served, Shen Qingyue did not give him this opportunity.


    Shen Qingyue pulled Shen Jun to the dining table and sat down, ¡°Grandpa, try it.¡±


    ¡°Good, good. It looks delicious!¡± Shen Jun¡¯s face was full of smiles. He hadn¡¯t even tasted it yet, but he praised it in advance. Just as he was about to pick up his chopsticks, a maid entered the room.


    ¡°Sir, Madam Qin and Mr. Qin are here for a visit. Should I let them in?¡±


    The smile instantly vanished from Shen Jun¡¯s face. He snorted and said, ¡°Let them go. Qin Zhen is about to divorce my granddaughter. What are they doing here? Are they here to make trouble? I didn¡¯t go looking for him, but he dares toe here.¡±


    However, Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Let them in.¡±


    Shen Jun looked at his granddaughter unhappily. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you can¡¯t bear to part with it again?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled and said, ¡°Grandpa, no matter how much you hate others, you still have to have basic social etiquette. This is what you taught me.¡±


    Shen Jun snorted again and did not stop her.


    Shen Qingyue sat down beside Shen Jun and then took out her phone to send a text message to Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    Madam Qin brought a lot of gifts over. ¡°Old Master Shen, this is a small gift.¡±


    ¡°No need. I can¡¯t afford the gifts from your Qin family. I¡¯m afraid it would shorten my life,¡± Shen Jun hummed from his nose.


    Madam Qin did not feel embarrassed and put the gifts aside. She pulled Qin Zhen and sat down. After some casual small talk, they got to the point, ¡°Qingyue, Qin Zhen and I came here tonight specifically to bring you back home. Pack your things and stop causing trouble.¡±


    Madam Qin had always referred to Shen Qingyue by her full name, but today was the first time she called her so intimately.


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow. ¡°Madam Qin, does this mean you know about my n to divorce Qin Zhen?¡±

 Chapter 14

    Chapter 14


    Mrs. Qin nodded. She was used to seeing Shen Qingyue¡¯s submissive manner towards her. At this moment, the person sitting opposite her was so casual and undisciplined, making her somewhat ufortable. She said patiently, ¡°Although Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er have been in contact for the past few years, there is no actual rtionship between them. He did not cheat, and he definitely will not cheat. Qingyue, don¡¯t worry! You are the only daughter-inw in the Qin family.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Madam Qin, are you suggesting that emotional infidelity doesn¡¯t count as cheating? If the person next to you is constantly thinking about another woman day and night, can you be at ease?¡±


    Madam Qin could not argue back.


    Shen Qingyue continued, ¡°Moreover, Wei JIu¡¯er has already returned to the country now. Who knows when it will progress from an emotional level to a physical level? After all, how long can such a thingst? I can¡¯t possibly keep an eye on him 24 hours a day.¡±


    Madam Qin assured her, ¡°You can rest assured about that. Although Wei Jiu¡¯er has returned to the country, Qin Zhen has promised me that he won¡¯t contact her again.¡±


    However, as soon as she finished speaking, a mobile phone ringtone echoed in the restaurant.


    Qin Zhen stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll go outside to take a call.¡±


    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Is it from Wei JIu¡¯er?¡±


    Qin Zhen didn¡¯t deny it and walked out.


    Madam Qin didn¡¯t expect her good son to p her in the face so quickly with his actions. She scolded, ¡°Qin Zhen, sit down!¡±


    Since Qin Zhen was brought here by his mother, he had been holding his breath all the way, showing impatience on his face. Seeing this, he said directly, ¡°JIu¡¯er sent me a message just now, saying that she has a stomachache, she¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue found it somewhat amusing. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Does she need you to personally take her to the hospital? Or is Qin Zhen a doctor? As soon as you arrive, she¡¯ll be fine?¡±


    Qin Zhen nced at her without answering and walked out of the restaurant.


    Shen Jun was so angry that heughed. ¡°It seems that in President Qin¡¯s eyes, the affairs of outsiders are more important than his wife! Madam Qin,e with us to see your future daughter-inw. Also, hurry up and settle the divorce. Don¡¯t disgust our family.¡±


    Madam Qin smiled apologetically. ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er must have something urgent to attend to. Please forgive her. As for the divorce, it would not happen! I won¡¯t let Wei Jiu¡¯er in either!¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s phone callsted for five minutes. When he returned, Mrs. Qin red at him in disappointment. She gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Finished? Can you sit down and eat?¡±


    Qin Zhen picked up the car keys on the table. ¡°I want to send Jiu ¡®er to the hospital¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue could not help butugh out loud. ¡°Oh, looks like President Qin has be a doctor.¡±


    With the presence of the two elders, Qin Zhen¡¯s attitude became more restrained. He didn¡¯t argue with Shen Qingyue and just red at her before turning and leaving.


    Madam Qin was infuriated. She covered her chest and looked as if she was about to faint. She shouted, ¡°Qin Zhen! Come back here!¡±


    But the response she received was the sound of the door closing.


    Shen Jun put down his chopsticks and snorted. ¡°Madam Qin, this is your son¡¯s attitude. I may be old, but I¡¯m not blind. It¡¯s already very clear to me. Since his heart is not with Qingyue, there¡¯s no need for us to waste any more time. Let¡¯s part ways amicably. If you don¡¯t leave, don¡¯t me me for using undignified methods.¡±


    Madam Qin opened her mouth but could not utter a word. This disappointing son of hers! She felt like she was really going to have a heart attack. Can this love-struck son truly lead the Qin Corporation to prosperity?


    ..


    After Wei Jiu¡¯er hung up the call with Qin Zhen, she immediately got someone to contact the doctor on duty at the nearest hospital. She recalled that Shen Qingyue had just sent her a message, saying that Madam Qin had brought Qin Zhen to the Shen family. Although she did not know why Shen Qingyue specifically told her about this matter, she panicked.


    Madam Qin was picky and dissatisfied with Shen Qingyue as her daughter-inw. But Wei JIu¡¯er knew that if Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen were to divorce, Madam Qin would definitely be the first to oppose it! That woman¡¯s superficiality was deeply ingrained in her bones, and her gaze towards Shen Qingyue was nothing more than seeing her as a pastime.


    In addition, the Shen family and the Qin family had frequent business dealings, and the Qin family relied on the Shen family in many aspects. Just for the sake of face, Madam Qin would oppose this matter. Moreover, there were many unclear conflicts of interest involved. Their rtionship was no longer as simple as a marriage. And she only had Qin Zhen¡¯s love, so she had to hold onto it tightly! She had finally waited for Qin Zhen and Shen Qingyue to separate. No matter what Qin Zhen was thinking now, as long as he could break free from these interests, if she did not seize this opportunity, should she wait until she died? So she quickly made up her mind and called Qin Zhen, asking him toe and take her to the hospital. If he did note, she would be at death¡¯s door¡­

 Chapter 15

    Chapter 15


    Even if doing so might deduct points from her future mother-inw, Madam Qin, she had no choice but to do it. After all, that olddy was always dissatisfied with her daughter-inw. Well, the olddy had also suffered from her own mother-inw¡¯s mistreatment when she was young.


    When Qin Zhen rushed over, Wei Jiu¡¯er was lying in bed, holding her stomach and covered in sweat, curled up in a ball. It could be said that she was quiteprehensive in acting, as the sess or failure relied on the details.


    Qin Zhen felt heartbroken and quickly went over to support her. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er noddedboriously, as if enduring intense pain. She weakly spoke, ¡°Ah Zhen, I¡­ I¡¯m sorry for calling you sote. I hope I didn¡¯t inconvenience you.¡±


    ¡°No, you¡¯re the most important.¡± Qin Zhen replied without hesitation.


    Hearing this, Wei Jiu¡¯er lowered her head, concealing the smile at the corner of her mouth. Yesterday at the restaurant, Qin Zhen had been staring at Shen Qingyue for quite a while, and she was worried that he had developed feelings for her. But now, it was clear that she had been overly concerned. She was always the foremost person in Qin Zhen¡¯s heart! No wonder he firmly chose her.


    ¡­


    Shen Qingyue was not ustomed to sleeping in, as she would wake up at 6:30 in the morning. When she was at the Qin family, she was used to preparing breakfast for Qin Zhen every day, even though he rarely ate it. Although she was reborn now, it seemed that her muscle memory had already formed.


    She entered the kitchen but found that the servant was already busy inside.


    Hearing the noise, the housekeeper, Hong Aunt, turned around and, thinking Shen Qingyue was looking for something to eat, smiled kindly, ¡°Miss, it will be a while longer here. If you¡¯re hungry, I can prepare a hot cup of milk for you.¡±


    ¡°No need, please continue with your work. Thank you for your hard work.¡± She returned upstairs, intending to indulge in a long-awaited sleep. Her trip downstairs had purely been due to her biological clock.


    However, as soon as shey down, her phone started ringing. The notification sound persisted for a while, indicating the urgency of the messages. She picked up her phone and checked.


    It was Chen Ying, who had sent her over a dozen messages. The first one was a photo.


    It was a picture of Qin Zhen carrying Wei Jiu¡¯er out of a car, taken at a luxury hotel.


    After returning to the country, Wei Jiu¡¯er temporarily stayed there instead of going home.


    Chen Ying sent over a series of messages, all of them berating Qin Zhen. She had even gone to the ce where the third party lived in the middle of the night, so they must have done inappropriate things.


    Shen Qingyue erged the photo and looked at the intimate couple in the picture without any emotional fluctuations. Last night, she had informed Wei Jiu¡¯er about it. She didn¡¯t know why Qin Zhen was dragging his feet regarding the divorce in this life, which made her feel restless and uneasy, even disgusted.


    How should he put it? She had sacrificed so much in her previous life. For Qin Zhen, her family had been destroyed. And the result? She did not even get a nce from Qin Zhen. Now that she did not want it anymore and he started to hesitate, then what did she do in her previous life? That was why she did not want to know why Qin Zhen would drag on the divorce. She did not want to guess what his reason was, whether he could not let go or had other motives. She wanted to get rid of this man as soon as possible.


    After all, if he could not let go, she would feel disgusted. If he had other motives, she would feel even more disgusted.


    She would not jump into the same pit twice. He thought about how Qin Zhen had apanied Wei Jiu¡¯er for a candlelight dinner before he died. Was that to celebrate Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s safety or her death? At the thought of this, she felt even more defeated. She had actually fallen for such a man¡­Thinking of this, Shen Qing Yue could not help but think of Chi Ming. He was really a very good guy, but his temper was even more stubborn than hers¡­


    Her phone rang again, interrupting her thoughts. This time, it was a voice call.


    As soon as the call connected, Chen Ying¡¯s angry voice exploded from the phone. ¡°Qingyue, did you see the message I sent you? That scumbag Qin Zhen actually had a private meeting with Wei Jiu¡¯erst night! Many of my friends have this photo on their social media feeds. The whole circle knows he¡¯s cheating!¡±


    ¡°His reputation is thoroughly ruined now. He¡¯s just like his father! It¡¯s still early; that despicable couple probably haven¡¯t woken up yet. I¡¯m on my way to pick you up, so get ready. We¡¯re going to catch them in the act!¡±


    Chen Ying said a bunch of things without even panting. Her voice was a little loud, and Shen Qingyue could not help but take the phone away from her ear. She smiled and said, ¡°Why are you angrier than I am?¡±


    Gritting her teeth, Chen Ying said, ¡°That despicable woman deserves to die!¡±


    Although she was promiscuous, she did not cheat or n on getting married to tie herself down. It was different from Qin Zhen, who was married but still sought extramarital affairs. She believed she was more noble inparison.

 Chapter 16

    Chapter 16


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s tone was rxed, as if she was talking about something that had nothing to do with her. ¡°They are not worth your anger. Be careful not to get angry and ruin your health. Just treat them as strangers.¡±


    Chen Ying was silent for a long time. ¡°Qingyue, you¡¯ve been so strange recently. You¡¯re so calm that it¡¯s not like you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sat up from the bed and tucked her hair behind her ear with one hand, ¡°I¡¯ve given up. Naturally, I won¡¯t go crazy for him anymore. I don¡¯t love him anymore, so I can see everything clearly.¡±


    She spoke lightly, but Chen Ying couldn¡¯t help but feel heartache. To say those words, Shen Qingyue must have struggled alone for countless days and nights, enduring numerous wounds. Chen Ying said, ¡°Are you free tonight? Let¡¯s go to Moonlight and have a few drinks. I feel like drinking.¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s meet tonight.¡±


    Chen Ying put away her phone and started plotting in her mind. She wanted to show Qingyue the joy of being a wealthy woman! What man? Ha, he was just a pastime!


    ¡­


    Qin Zhen went to the hotel to pick up Wei Jiu¡¯er and was about to go for dinner. However, as soon as the car left the parking lot, someone called him to meet up at Moonlight. He thought for a moment and then gave in.


    However, when they walked in hand in hand, the people in the private room had different expressions.


    ¡°Zhen, who is thisdy?¡±


    Qin Zhen replied simply, ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Zhou Sui recalled something. ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er, isn¡¯t she your girlfriend from university?¡±


    Zhou Sui and Qin Zhen had been childhood friends, so they naturally knew about the past. After a pause, he asked Qin Zhen, ¡°Are you two¡­together now?¡±


    This was the question that everyone present wanted to ask. A year ago, Qin Zhen and Shen Qingyue¡¯s wedding was held in a dreamy and grand manner. At that time, the Qin family and Shen family¡¯s stocks had risen quite a bit. How long had it been? Qin Zhen had brazenly gotten together with his first girlfriend? They were rich people and were more open-minded, but they still had sizes. How could they bring their lovers to a gathering of serious friends?


    Qin Zhen didn¡¯t know how to answer Zhou Sui¡¯s question. He hadn¡¯t divorced Shen Qingyue yet, so bringing Wei Jiu¡¯er here was impulsive on his part, and it would also affect Jiu¡¯er¡¯s reputation.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled gently and answered for Qin Zhen, ¡°Zhen and I are just friends for now.¡±


    This ¡®for now¡¯ was very clever. Everyone started to talk about other things. Because there were a few youngdies who came tonight, Wei Jiu¡¯er was pulled over to chat with them.


    He took the opportunity to go to Qin Zhen¡¯s side and asked in a low voice, ¡°You slept with Wei Jiu¡¯erst night, and everyone knows about it. Is that true?¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! Jiu¡¯er and I are innocent!¡± Qin Zhen frowned.


    ¡°It¡¯s already spread everywhere, and I don¡¯t know who started it.¡± Zhou Sui nced at Wei Jiu¡¯er. ¡°But did you really do nothing with her?¡±


    ¡°Nothing happened.¡± He had been with Wei Jiu¡¯er at the hotelst night, but only to keep watch over her.


    ¡°That makes it easier. Go back and exin to Sister-inw, and apologize properly. This news spreads quickly, and Sister-inw has probably seen it too. Who knows how upset she is! Even if you¡¯re going to do something¡­ you should be more discreet. Sister-inw has been good to you. Don¡¯t lose her because of your ex-girlfriend. It¡¯s not worth it,¡± Zhou Sui advised.


    When Shen Qingyue was mentioned, Qin Zhen felt a tightness in his chest. ¡°She¡¯s already asking for a divorce from me. What¡¯s there to exin?¡±


    Besides, he did not have the habit of exining things to Shen Qingyue.


    ¡°You want to divorce Sister-inw for Wei Jiu¡¯er? Qin Zhen, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s the one that wants the divorce,¡± Qin Zhen frowned and said.


    Zhou Suiughed directly. ¡°Ha? You¡¯re joking with me, right?¡±


    Qin Zhen pursed his lips. It seemed like no one believed that Shen Qingyue would voluntarily ask for a divorce, not even him. However, the fact was that Shen Qingyue had indeed brought up the idea of divorce. The woman who professed to love him so much had let go just like that.


    However, upon careful consideration, Qin Zhen did not find it surprising. What couldn¡¯t Shen Qingyue abandon? If she truly loved him as she appeared, she would not have left him when he needed help the most five years ago. He had long seen through that woman¡¯s true nature!


    ¡°She has already signed the divorce agreement, and she was the one who asked me to bring Wei Jiu¡¯er back. What do you think?¡± Qin Zhen said.


    Zhou Sui finally believed that he was not joking and fell silent.


    ¡­


    When Shen Qingyue arrived at Moonlight, she had not found Chen Ying and bumped into Wei Jiu¡¯er holding Qin Zhen¡¯s arm as she came out. Beside them were a few people who were talking andughing. They were all people from Qin Zhen¡¯s circle.


    When the group of people saw her, the rxed and happy expressions on their faces instantly disappeared, leaving only awkwardness. After all, it was awkward for the legal wife to catch her husband with his mistress in a secret meeting.


    However, Qin Zhen¡¯s expression did not change, as if this was a matter of course.

 Chapter 17

    Chapter 17


    Zhou Sui broke the awkward silence once again and said, ¡°Sister-inw, good evening¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t call me sister-inw anymore. You can call me Miss Shen. After all, we won¡¯t have any rtionship in the future. Your sister-inw is the one next to Qin Zhen.¡±


    Everyone fell silent.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s voice turned cold as he asked, ¡°Who told you I was here?¡±


    Before he finished speaking, Chen Ying came out looking for someone and said, ¡°Qingyue, over here! I called you three times. If you didn¡¯te, I would have thought you got into an ident!¡±


    Shen Qingyue pointed at Chen Ying and said, ¡°Meeting a friend. What¡¯s wrong? Does Mr. Qin think I came here to catch someone in an affair? You¡¯re overestimating yourself, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned red from her words.


    Shen Qingyue nced at him disdainfully and followed Chen Ying inside.


    Qin Zhen turned around and noticed several handsome men sitting across from Chen Ying. He couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brows. He had heard about Chen Ying¡¯s preferences. Were these men here for casual encounters? The thought ignited a nameless anger within him, and he changed his direction, intending to drag Shen Qingyue back.


    However, Wei Jiu¡¯er, who was holding onto him, suddenly pulled him back and asked, ¡°Zhen, what¡¯s wrong? Did you drop something?¡±


    Upon hearing Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s voice, Qin Zhen regained hisposure. He remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, ¡°No, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡­


    Shen Qingyue had also noticed the several men sitting across from Chen Ying. There were different types, including a puppy-like one, a gentle and reserved one, and a mature and restrained one. It seemed they had a variety to cater to different tastes.


    Feeling helpless, Shen Qingyue took out a check from her bag, wrote down some numbers on it, and handed it to the men. ¡°Please do me a favor and leave. You can go now.¡±


    The men looked at the check and instantly became delighted, nodding repeatedly in agreement, despite their initial reluctance.


    Chen Ying expressed her dissatisfaction, ¡°What are you doing? I went through a lot of trouble to find them for you, and some of them are even entertainers.¡±


    Shen Qingyue tapped her head lightly and said, ¡°We agreed to drink, right?¡±


    ¡°Drinking should be apanied by beautiful women, otherwise, it would be boring. Since you don¡¯t like them, leave two for me.¡± Chen Ying confidently stated her request. Then, she quickly regained her spirits and said, ¡°Tell me, what kind of men do you like? I¡¯ll find them for you and make Qin Zhen, that scumbag, mad!¡±


    Shen Qingyue pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Let me think¡­¡±


    At this moment, a man suddenly appeared and blocked her line of sight. She looked up and was sure that she didn¡¯t know him. He was quite handsome.


    ¡°Can I have a drink with you?¡± he asked with a smile.


    ¡°Sit.¡± Shen Qingyue nodded.


    The man sat down beside Shen Qingyue, but he maintained an appropriate distance between them, very gentlemanly. ¡°My name is Gao Shen. May I know your name?¡±


    ¡°Shen Qingyue.¡±


    Chen Ying, who was sitting opposite him, waved her hand at him as a greeting.


    Gao Shen also smiled at her, then his gaze fell on the red wine on the table. ¡°Miss Shen likes this red wine very much. It tastes mellow and doesn¡¯t get people get drunk easily.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not get pretentious with him, ¡°I don¡¯t know anything about wine. My friend ordered it.¡±


    ¡°You rarely drink?¡± Gao Shen continued.


    ¡°I drink less red wine and more white wine.¡±Shen Qingyue liked something stronger. Red wine was too mild and not her style.


    ¡°So Miss Shen¡¯s alcohol tolerance is not bad?¡± Gao Shen was interested.¡±


    Shen Qingyue spread her hands, ¡°Want topete?¡±


    Gao Shen waved for the waiter to serve two bottles of white wine.


    Chen Ying, who was sitting opposite him, was speechless. Why did they startpeting in alcohol?


    There was no point in just drinking. Gao Shen thought of a game and pulled Chen Ying in. After ying a few rounds, Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying drank a lot of wine, but Gao Shen only drank half a cup.


    Gradually, Shen Qingyue began to feel a little dizzy. In the end, she and Chen Ying both fell down.


    Gao Shen tentatively called out to Shen Qingyue a few times. Seeing that she did not respond, he pulled her by the arm and half supported and half carried her upstairs. He had seen Shen Qingyue on the news. From the moment Shen Qingyue came in, he had been staring at her, looking for an opportunity to get close to her.


    The Shen family was a big family that enjoyed a high reputation internationally! If he hooked up with Shen Qingyue, would he still need to worry about money? The money that the Shen family had left behind was enough for him to live a carefree life.


    In a ce like Moonlight, there were bars, private rooms, and rooms for people to rest.


    Gao Shen had already booked a room and directly brought Shen Qingyue over. He looked at the unconscious woman on the bed and thought of the glorious days in the future. He was in glee and felt like he was floating.


    Suddenly, someone grabbed the back of his cor. Without waiting for him to react, that person exerted strength in his hand and actually directly threw him out!


    Gao Shen felt like his bones were about to crack. He opened his mouth and was about to curse, ¡°You motherf*cker¡­¡±


    However, when he raised his head and met the other party¡¯s dark eyes, his entire body trembled.

 Chapter 18

    Chapter 18


    The man¡¯s gaze was like a sharp de. He walked over step by step and looked down at him. ¡°What did you give her to drink?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I just put a little sedative. She¡¯ll wake up soon¡­¡± Gao Shen was terrified. He supported himself with his hands on the ground and inconspicuously moved toward the door. ¡°If you like her, I¡¯ll let you have her¡­¡±


    ¡°Have her? What do you take her for?¡± The man lifted his foot and ruthlessly stomped on Gao Shen¡¯s most vulnerable spot. His eyes revealed undisguised killing intent. ¡°Don¡¯t let me catch you again!¡±


    Gao Shen was in pain, his forehead covered in cold sweat, but he dared not resist and nodded heavily.


    The man withdrew his leg. ¡°Get lost.¡±


    Gao Shen endured the pain and limped out of the room.


    The man turned around, and the person on the bed had already woken up without him realizing it. Her cheeks were flushed, and she seemed a bit hazy. He walked over, and his gaze instantly softened as if he hadn¡¯t been the one about to kill just now. ¡°Little dazed one, how are you feeling?¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked up nkly. Her vision was blurry. She could not see who it was, but she knew it was a man. She asked, ¡°Qin Zhen?¡±


    Upon hearing this name, the man¡¯s face turned sour as if he had eaten a lemon. He sat down beside Shen Qingyue, his tone somewhat resentful. ¡°Heartless woman, take a good look.¡±


    Shen Qingyue turned her head and pondered for a while. Finally, she remembered something. ¡°You¡­ were sent by Chen Ying to find me?¡±


    Chi Ming was speechless. He was just about to say something when Shen Qingyue¡¯s face suddenly erged in front of his eyes.


    Her eyes were as red as her cheeks, veiled in ayer of mist. Her hands pressed against his legs as she looked up at him, her eyes, tinged red from alcohol, fixedly staring at him.


    Chi Ming¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple rolled, holding his breath.


    Shen Qingyue suddenly grinned and said, ¡°You¡¯re quite good-looking. You look familiar. Whatever, since Chen Ying sent you, can I sleep with you?¡±


    Although he knew she was speaking nonsense because she was drunk, Chi Ming¡¯s heart still raced madly.


    Before Chi Ming could react, Shen Qingyue suddenly pressed him down onto the soft bed. She held his chin, looking down at him, incoherently blurting, ¡°Man, sleeping with me is your honor!¡±


    Some drunkard was causing trouble everywhere.


    Chi Ming tried hard to restrain himself, but how could he remain indifferent when faced with the person he had secretly loved for over a decade?


    ¡°You¡¯ll regret it once you¡¯re sober.¡± He spoke, as if advising Shen Qingyue not to act impulsively, but also as if persuading himself.


    Shen Qingyue vehemently retorted, ¡°I won¡¯t!¡±


    Gritting his teeth, Chi Ming asked, ¡°Have you really made up your mind?¡±


    Shen Qingyue forcefully nodded, but in her intoxicated state, her whole body slumped down and collided with Chi Ming, falling asleep like that.


    Chi Ming, caught in a battle between reason and desire, ultimately decided to refuse. However, before the words left his mouth, he heard the even breathing of the person beside him. He paused for a few seconds, then chuckled softly.


    Chi Ming supported Shen Qingyue as they went downstairs. He had the driver take Chen Ying home while he helped Shen Qingyue into her car. Just by looking at her, he felt his heart overflowing, and a smile unconsciously formed on his lips.


    When he left years ago, he could not bring himself to express his deep affection for her. After all, he knew how much Shen Qingyue liked Qin Zhen, and he did not want to burden her. So, he did not confess and chose to go abroad. Now that she had divorced and was not living a happy life, he would not find excuses for his past cowardice, nor would he let go anymore.


    He touched the strands of hair near her ear, his gaze firm. He straightened up, ready to close the car door.


    At that moment, a hand reached out from behind him, grabbing the door and stopping his movement.


    ¡°Where are you taking my wife?¡±


    Qin Zhen turned around, his eyes seemingly spitting fire. When he faced Chi Ming, he asked, ¡°How do you know who I am?¡±


    Qin Zhen did not recognize Chi Ming. This person was too unnoticeable, not because Chi Ming had an ordinary appearance, but because he was too low-key. He had always been like a shadow, and since Qin Zhen did not care much about Shen Qingyue, he naturally did not know who surrounded her.


    Regardless, one thing could not be denied¡ªthis man had ill intentions, wanting to take away Shen Qingyue. ¡°If I hadn¡¯te back, wouldn¡¯t you, this meddler who intervened in someone else¡¯s marriage, have seeded? Since you know who I am, you should know that she has a husband!¡±


    Qin Zhen changed venues with his friends to continue having fun, but he kept worrying about the situation here. In the end, he could not resist and came back to take a look. He never expected that Shen Qingyue would actually be taken away by a stranger. How could this woman have no sense of self-defense?

 Chapter 19

    Chapter 19


    In the depths of Chi Ming¡¯s eyes, there was no trace of a smile. ¡°Mr. Qin, everyone knows about your affair with your first love, leaving Miss Shen behind. If we talk about meddling and infidelity, Mr. Qin, what face do you have to judge others? Besides, Miss Shen has already signed a divorce agreement. I am pursuing her. What business is it of yours, as her ex-husband?¡±


    Qin Zhen was infuriated but didn¡¯t consider how this stranger knew so much about him and Shen Qingyue. He angrily retorted, ¡°We haven¡¯t divorced yet!¡±


    ¡°I know,¡± Chi Ming said confidently, ¡°I¡¯ll wait. Until you officially divorce, I won¡¯t touch her. I¡¯m not like you¡ªI¡¯m faithful.¡±


    Besides, he had waited for so many years; a little longer would not make a difference.


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth. ¡°Even after the divorce, it¡¯s still not allowed!¡±


    ¡°Is Mr. Qin out of his mind? You parade outside with other women, but you want to dictate who your ex-wife should be with in the future? Do you live by the seaside?¡± A flicker of killing intent shed in Chi Ming¡¯s eyes¡ªhe had long found Qin Zhen unpleasant.


    Qin Zhen was angry and wanted to argue, but someone behind him called his name. ¡°Zhen?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er entered their line of sight, smiling as she linked arms with Qin Zhen. ¡°You suddenly disappeared, and everyone was looking for you. What happened?¡± She looked at Chi Ming and asked, ¡°Who is this?¡±


    Qin Zhen was filled with anger but did not say a word.


    Chi Ming ignored her too.


    In the depths of Chi Ming¡¯s eyes, there was no trace of a smile. ¡°Mr. Qin, everyone knows about your affair with your first love, leaving Miss Shen behind. If we talk about meddling and infidelity, Mr. Qin, what face do you have to judge others? Besides, Miss Shen has already signed a divorce agreement. I am pursuing her. What business is it of yours, as her ex-husband?¡±


    Qin Zhen was infuriated but didn¡¯t consider how this stranger knew so much about him and Shen Qingyue. He angrily retorted, ¡°We haven¡¯t divorced yet!¡±


    ¡°I know,¡± Chi Ming said confidently, ¡°I¡¯ll wait. Until you officially divorce, I won¡¯t touch her. I¡¯m not like you¡ªI¡¯m faithful.¡± Besides, he had waited for so many years; a little longer wouldn¡¯t make a difference.


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth. ¡°Even after the divorce, it¡¯s still not allowed!¡±


    ¡°Is Mr. Qin out of his mind? You parade outside with other women, but you want to dictate who your ex-wife should be with in the future? Do you live by the seaside?¡± A flicker of killing intent shed in Chi Ming¡¯s eyes¡ªhe had long found Qin Zhen unpleasant.


    Qin Zhen was angry and wanted to argue, but someone behind him called his name. ¡°Zhen?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er entered their line of sight, smiling as she linked arms with Qin Zhen. ¡°You suddenly disappeared, and everyone was looking for you. What happened?¡± She looked at Chi Ming and asked, ¡°Who is this?¡±


    Qin Zhen was filled with anger but didn¡¯t say a word.


    Chi Ming ignored her too.


    Qin Zhen was unhappy, but with Wei Jiu¡¯er present, he could not get entangled too much with Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming. He pulled Wei Jiu¡¯er and prepared to leave, saying, ¡°Didn¡¯t they say everyone was looking for me? Let¡¯s go back.¡±


    In the end, he was going to divorce Shen Qingyue anyway. Whoever took that woman away did not matter to him!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er nodded hesitantly.


    Chi Ming gave a ¡®helpful¡¯ reminder, ¡°Oh, Mr. Qin doesn¡¯t want your wife anymore?¡±


    Qin Zhen, still seething with anger, blurted out hurtful words, ¡°That promiscuous woman has nothing to do with me!¡±


    After speaking, he left without looking back.


    Chi Ming turned to close the car door but saw the person inside staring nkly out the window, lost in thought, before closing their eyes and drifting off to sleep.


    ¡­


    At the old residence of the Shen family, Chi Ming had been there more than once and drove the car there effortlessly.


    Shen Jun, upon hearing from the servant that his granddaughter had returned drunk, hurried downstairs.


    Chi Ming carried Shen Qingyue slowly up the stairs, and when he heard themotion, he looked up. He smiled gently, harmless and pure, without a trace of ruthlessness. ¡°Grandfather Shen, it¡¯s been a long time.¡±


    Shen Jun¡¯s previously furrowed brow rxed, and his face softened. ¡°When did you return to the country?¡±


    ¡°Today. I¡¯ll take Qingyue upstairs first.¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡± Shen Jun made way. ¡°Come to the studyter and tell me what happened tonight.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    ¡­


    Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er returned to their friends¡¯ gathering, but their enthusiasm wascking, and they disbanded early. Qin Zhen escorted Wei Jiu¡¯er to the hotel room¡¯s door. ¡°Go inside.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er held his hand and coquettishly said, ¡°Won¡¯t youe in and sit?¡±


    Qin Zhen understood her meaning, and they had been waiting for a long time. However, he wasn¡¯t ready to fully ept Wei Jiu¡¯er just yet. He pursed his lips and said, ¡°You¡¯ve had a long day. Rest well.¡±


    A hint of resentment shed in Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes. She had heard every word of the conversation between Qin Zhen and Chi Ming just now. Qin Zhen had been married to Shen Qingyue for a year, and she had not hurried back to the country. One reason was the Shen family¡¯s influence, and the other was that she had already grasped Qin Zhen¡ªhe would not touch Shen Qingyue, let alone develop feelings for her.


    However, now, her confidence wavered. A woman¡¯s intuition was sharp, and Qin Zhen¡¯s attention to Shen Qingyue had reached a level where she could no longer be ignored! And now, Qin Zhen still had not realized that if she did not do something soon, she might lose this man! She had invested so much time; it could not go to waste.


    With these thoughts, she raised her head, tiptoed, and tried to kiss Qin Zhen¡¯s lips.


    Qin Zhen instinctively pushed her away and took a step back.


    Hurt was written all over Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s face. ¡°Zhen, why are you avoiding me?¡±


    Qin Zhen fell silent for a moment. ¡°Jiu¡¯er, let¡¯s talk about these things after I divorce Shen Qingyue, okay? I don¡¯t want your reputation to be affected in the slightest.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er clenched her fist tightly but quickly loosened it. She raised her head again, tears shimmering in her eyes. ¡°When will you divorce her?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s response was ambiguous. ¡°I¡¯m really busytely. There are several multinational conferences I need to attend. It¡¯ll be in a while.¡±


    How could Wei Jiu¡¯er not sense his hesitation? But she still kindly bid farewell to Qin Zhen and then instantly darkened her face.

 Chapter 20

    Chapter 20


    Qin Zhen left the hotel, but his mind was filled with memories of what had happened tonight. He felt that the man called Chi Ming was a little strange. How could that person know so much about him and Shen Qingyue? After thinking for a while, he was still worried and asked his assistant to investigate Chi Ming.


    He drove aimlessly on the road and unknowingly arrived at the entrance of the Shen family¡¯s old residence.


    The light in Shen Qingyue¡¯s room was on, indicating that she had gone home.


    Inexplicably, Qin Zhen heaved a sigh of relief. He rolled down the window and lit a cigarette. Other than the time she abandoned him five years ago, this woman had always been obedient to him.


    Tonight at the entrance of the bar, he seemed to have gone a little overboard. She did not know if Shen Qingyue had heard it. Perhaps he should apologize to her¡­


    Realizing what he was thinking, Qin Zhen¡¯s emotions became obscure and gloomy. When did he start considering apologizing to Shen Qingyue? It must be because he was delirious after listening to Zhou Sui¡¯s words today.


    ¡­


    The next day, when Shen Qingyue woke up, she felt dizzy and nauseous. Shey in bed, staring at the ceiling. How did shee back? She remembered drinking with someone, right? And then she heard Qin Zhen¡¯s voice, ¡°What does it have to do with me if she¡¯s a flirtatious woman?¡±


    Shen Qingyue suddenly sat up from the bed. If she had been soberst night, she would have definitely twisted Qin Zhen¡¯s head off and kicked it like a ball! How dare he insult her? He must think highly of himself!


    However, who exactly brought her backst night? Vaguely, she seemed to have pounced on someone¡­


    ¡°Can I sleep with you?¡±


    ¡°Man, sleeping with me is your honor!¡±


    Remembering these words, Shen Qingyue felt extremely embarrassed. Chen Ying was so unreliable that she actually found a man for her!


    ¡°Did I wake you up?¡± A gentle male voice suddenly came from beside the bed, coinciding with the voice she heard vaguelyst night.


    Shen Qingyue froze instantly, numbly turning her head to look.


    In the spacious and brightly lit room, a man wearing a navy blue silk robe stood, with a tall and graceful figure. His peach blossom eyes carried a smile, seemingly filled with affection.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s thoughts raced, and after a long while, she asked, ¡°Chi Ming? You¡­ you¡¯re back? When did youe back? Did we¡­ did we sleep togetherst night?¡±


    Chi Ming chuckled softly, ¡°So many questions, which one should I answer? Hmm¡­ If we did sleep together, Miss Shen, are you going to take responsibility?¡±


    In fact, he had slept in another roomst night, and he came in now to bring hangover medicine for Shen Qingyue. It had been many years since they had been intimate, and seeing her in this confused state, he could not help but tease her.


    Shen Qingyue waspletely dumbfounded now, various thoughts shing through her mind.


    What should she do if she slept with her childhood friend in a daze?


    She was still not divorced, would this be considered infidelity? Would it affect her image?


    Moreover, this childhood friend wanted her to take responsibility, having sent her away in her past life. Would she be avenging her grievances now?


    Shen Qingyue did not know how she looked right now. She resembled a woman who slept with someone and then ran away, her face filled with vivid colors.


    Chi Ming¡¯s eyes instantly turned red, as if he could burst into tears at any moment, portraying a scene of a beautiful woman shedding tears.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to take responsibility, huh? Last night, you were so passionate¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop it!¡± Shen Qingyue felt a headacheing. She should not have been foolish and gone to the bar with Chen Ying! She should not have drunk, otherwise, this awkward situation would not have happened!


    ¡°Alright, don¡¯t lie to me anymore. Nothing happened between usst night! Stop being a drama queen. With your acting skills, you deserve an Oscar.¡±


    She was much more sober now, having realized the situation. The feeling in her body was the most straightforward, and right now, she only had a slight headache.


    Chi Ming ¡®tolerantly¡¯ lowered his head. ¡°Since you dislike me that much, I¡¯ll leave¡­ but remember to drink the hangover medicine.¡±


    After saying that, he turned and walked out.


    Shen Qingyue was speechless. After not seeing each other for a few years, why did Chi Ming be even more of a drama queen than before? Could it be that he had also reincarnated? Impossible, right?


    Just as she was lost in her wild thoughts, Chi Ming opened the door.


    Outside the door, Shen Jun raised his hand, seemingly about to knock.


    The scene became extremely awkward.


    Shen Qingyue was once again speechless.


    Meanwhile, Chi Ming acted quite naturally. ¡°Good morning, Grandfather. I came to bring Little Yue some hangover soup.¡±


    Shen Jun kindly said, ¡°Ah, I¡¯m about to go to work. You two can tidy up and have breakfast downstairs.¡±


    Shen Qingyue felt confused. Even if she and Chi Ming knew each other, her grandfather seemed unusually calm seeing a mane out of her room, right?


    After having breakfast, she finally asked Chi Ming, ¡°What did you say to my grandfather? When did youe back? Weren¡¯t you supposed to travel the world and be unreachable?¡±


    Chi Ming was nning to travel the world, so he might not be in one ce, and his phone often had no signal, making it difficult to contact him, which was why they had not been in touch for a long time.

 Chapter 21

    Chapter 21


    Chi Ming still had a pure and gentle smile on his face as he answered her questions one by one. ¡°Before you woke up, I had already talked to Grandfather Shen. I told him that I didn¡¯t touch you¡­ and I don¡¯t want to wander the virtual world anymore because there are more important things to do now.¡±


    Shen Qingyue could not believe it. ¡°He believed you?¡±


    Although it was true, being alone in a room with a man could easily lead to misunderstandings, right? As for the more important matters that Chi Ming mentioned, they were probably rted to the Chi family¡¯s own affairs.


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°He believed me.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was skeptical.


    The person in front of her had a pair of charming peach-blossom eyes, but he was good at acting. There was a hint of innocence and purity in his eyebrows, and when he smiled, he looked like a harmless big dog, very deceptive. So, her grandpa must have been deceived!


    Shen Qingyue waved her hand. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s turn the page on this matter. You can go home now.¡±


    Things were messy at the moment, and she did not know how to face this old friend.


    Chi Ming opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he did not say anything. He slowly lowered his head, looking obedient and restrained. Emotions flickered in his eyes, finally settling on a disappointed ¡®Hmm¡¯.


    Although Shen Qingyue knew he was up to something, she felt a deepening sense of guilt for some reason. With that thought, she quickly went to work, out of sight, out of mind.


    After she left, all the negative emotions on Chi Ming¡¯s face vanishedpletely, reced by a face full of doting. He had kept his phone turned offst night to avoid disturbing Shen Qingyue. Now he finally turned it on and received various messages.


    The most messages were from his younger brother, Chi Yan.


    [Big Brother, where did you run off to? Weren¡¯t you supposed toe back? Where are you? Today was supposed to be your official start! Don¡¯t even think about running away. Let me tell you, Dad is furious¡­]


    Chi Ming replied briefly. [Chasing after your future sister-inw, busy, hang up.]


    Chi Yan was dumbfouonded.


    ¡­


    Due to her hangover, Shen Qingyue arrived at thepany at half past nine. As soon as she arrived, her assistant informed her that Wei Jiu¡¯er was in the meeting room and asked if she wanted to see her.


    ¡°I got it.¡± Shen Qingyue thought for a moment and decided to go see her. The matter with Qin Zhen had been dragging on, and Wei Jiu¡¯er might be an assist!


    It was just the two of them in the room, and Wei Jiu¡¯er could not be bothered to pretend anymore, revealing her original spiteful demeanor. She sarcastically said, ¡°Missy is truly different. Shees to work whenever she feels like it.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s not too bad. I have more money than I can spend. I don¡¯t have to worry about not having money at all! I envy you. You always have endless work, such a fulfilling life.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had intended to say something sarcastic, but she ended up angering herself.


    Shen Qingyue pulled out a chair and sat down. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Just get straight to the point. We don¡¯t need to reminisce.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er alsoid it out on the table. ¡°Shen Qingyue, I underestimated you. Recently, Zhen has been ignoring me because of you, and it¡¯s even made me feel threatened¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop. I don¡¯t want to hear any of that. Get to the point!¡± Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled and suddenly took something out of her bag and stuffed it into Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand. Before Shen Qingyue could react, Wei Jiu¡¯er grabbed her hand and stabbed her own abdomen, letting out a scream.


    As soon as she finished screaming, the sound of an ambnce¡¯s siren could be heard from downstairs.


    Shen Qingyue looked coldly at Wei Jiu¡¯er, unmoved. She could feel that there was something protecting Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s belly. As for the blood, it was probably prepared in advance in blood bags. Her acting was too clumsy, and Shen Qingyue could not be bothered to cooperate. She really wanted Wei Jiu¡¯er to see Chi Ming¡¯s acting skills!


    Although this incident was quite disgusting, it happened to be what she needed. She kicked Wei Jiu¡¯er with her foot. ¡°Be smartter and focus on bringing up the matter of divorcing Qin Zhen with me! Get the important matters done quickly and stop screaming.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er, who was writhing on the ground, was stunned. ¡°What?¡±


    By this time, the medical staff she had arranged in advance had rushed in and carried away the shocked Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    The employees were horrified to see Wei Jiu¡¯er covered in blood as she was taken out.


    Shen Qingyue walked out. ¡°This is a movie I¡¯ve invested in. Pretend you didn¡¯t see anything. If this film leaks out¡­¡±


    She nced around the office.


    The employees vigorously nodded.


    Shen Qingyue did noot say anything more and quickly followed the ambnce.


    ¡­


    Qin Zhen asked his assistant to prepare a bouquet of yellow roses to apologize to Shen Qingyue.


    The meaning behind yellow roses was: Apology for love.


    After thinking about it all night, he realized that he had indeed done a few things that went too far recently, and it would not be embarrassing to apologize to Shen Qingyue once. But as soon as he bought the flowers, he received a call from the hospital saying that Wei Jiu¡¯er had been stabbed and injured by Shen Qingyue!

 Chapter 22

    Chapter 22


    Qin Zhen hung up the phone and immediately threw the yellow rose into the trash can before rushing to the hospital. But even before he entered the door, he heard Shen Qingyue¡¯s sarcastic voice, ¡°Nurse, use less gauze, can¡¯t you understand? There won¡¯t be any blood visible soon. How pitiful¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened as he pushed open the ward door.


    As soon as he saw him, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes immediately turned red. ¡°Zhen¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen furrowed his brow. ¡°What happened?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er shook her head, feeling wronged. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a shallow wound¡­¡±


    ¡°What exactly happened?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was waiting for Qin Zhen to ask this question, ready toin about Shen Qingyue¡¯s malicious actions. Suddenly, she remembered what Shen Qingyue had said before leaving thepany. She paused for a moment and went straight to the point. ¡°I went to exin the incident from the other night to Qingyue. I wanted to tell her that nothing happened between us, but she went crazy and didn¡¯t listen to me. She even injured me¡­ She said you won¡¯t divorce her. You¡¯ve been evading the topic of divorce multiple times, so you must still have feelings for her. Even if I die, it doesn¡¯t matter to her¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue watched from the side, clicking her tongue twice. This pretentious acting and dialogue would probably only be believed by a fool like Qin Zhen. She suddenly wanted to see Chi Ming, not for any other reason, just to refresh her eyes.


    Sure enough, foolish Qin Zhen wholeheartedly believed Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s words. Seeing therge amount of blood-soaked gauze on the cart, he rushed over and grabbed Shen Qingyue by the cor. ¡°Shen Qingyue! Why are you always so cruel? Do you really think I can¡¯t let go of you?¡±


    Facing Qin Zhen¡¯s anger, Shen Qingyue remained expressionless. She had lost count of how many times this had happened. After all, regardless of her actions in this life or the previous one, as long as Wei Jiu¡¯er said a word, Qin Zhen would always be like this.


    After cutting off any thoughts about him, Shen Qingyue increasingly doubted herself. How could she have fallen for such a man in the first ce?


    A sarcastic smile curved her lips. ¡°I call you foolish, but you still don¡¯t believe it. Didn¡¯t you know it all along? I am a ruthless person. Framing others, using coercion, maniption, and taking what I want by force¡ªaren¡¯t thesemon practices for me?¡±


    Qin Zhen felt something was off about Shen Qingyue¡¯s attitude, but he could not pinpoint exactly what it was. While he was lost in thought, Shen Qingyue pushed him away. ¡°If you ask me, just go ahead and get a divorce. My mental state is very unstable now. If we keep dragging it on, one day this heartless and ruthless woman might really resort to violence, and then it¡¯ll be toote to call an ambnce.¡±


    Although Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s scheme was full of loopholes, Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t be bothered to exin. She hadpletely lost patience when it came to the topic of divorce. If they really went to court, it would still have some impact on the Shen family¡¯s conglomerate.


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth. ¡°Did you injure Jiu¡¯er just for the sake of divorce?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied calmly, ¡°Believe whatever you want. I¡¯ve said my piece.¡±


    ¡°How can you injure someone and still be so self-righteous!¡± Qin Zhen shouted, ¡°Wasn¡¯t it someone else who forced you to marry me? You went to great lengths to marry me, leaving Jiu¡¯er trapped overseas. Now you¡¯ve injured her like this for the sake of divorce. Have you gone mad?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s tone remained calm. ¡°Was it me who forced you to take that five billion? When you took the money, you made solemn promises, saying that as long as my Shen family lent your Qin family five billion, you would protect me for the rest of your life. And what happened? You ignored me, treating me like an enemy, having an affair with Wei Jiu¡¯er, and resorting to emotional violence against me. Watching your mother set rules for me¡­ I don¡¯t want to mention it anymore. What right do you have to question me?¡±


    Qin Zhen instinctively retorted, ¡°You brought it upon yourself! It was just a casual remark, a bet between friends, and you willingly married me!¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, you¡¯re right. I was the one who blinded myself and fell for you. Who can I me? It¡¯s my own fault! Let¡¯s just get a divorce, so we don¡¯t have to bother each other anymore.¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes were filled with sharp and icy sarcasm.


    ¡°Then how do you ount for injuring Jiu¡¯er? Intentionally hurting someone. Just wait for the court summons!¡± After Qin Zhen said this, Shen Qingyue showed no signs of panic, and Wei Jiu¡¯er could not sit still.


    ¡°Zhen, it¡¯s not Qingyue¡¯s fault. It¡¯s our fault for starting it. We don¡¯t have the right to me her.¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er pretended to cough a few times. ¡°It¡¯s my fault for ruining your marriage¡­ If you really don¡¯t want to divorce her, I¡¯ll back out. You can live well with her¡­¡±


    Seeing her getting up, Qin Zhen quickly went over to support her. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to divorce her, I just can¡¯t bear to see you suffer.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er weakly said, ¡°I¡¯ll be fine. This is what I deserve¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen said, ¡°It¡¯s clearly Shen Qingyue who is heartless and ruthless!¡±

 Chapter 23

    Chapter 23


    Shen Qingyue looked at the two of them, each taking turns to speak, suppressing the urge to vomit. ¡°Let me interrupt for a moment. Can we go to the Civil Affairs Bureau first?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes shed with fierceness. ¡°You want a divorce that badly? Fine, I¡¯ll grant your wish! Tomorrow, I¡¯ll go with you to handle the divorce procedures! Now, get out of here and don¡¯t ruin Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes!¡±


    How could Shen Qingyue give Qin Zhen any more chances to dy? If she diid not get a divorce soon, she feared she would die of anger beforehand. ¡°What if you have to go to the airport tomorrow to pick up some mistress or fling? What if it dys the process? I don¡¯t have time to waste with you. You¡¯reing with me to handle the procedures right now.¡±


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth. ¡°Let¡¯s go now! Don¡¯t regret it!¡±


    His tone implied that he believed Shen Qingyue would regret leaving him.


    Shen Qingyue smiled brightly. ¡°The thing I regret the most in my life is marrying you! Now that we¡¯re getting a divorce, I can¡¯t be happier!¡±


    Qin Zhen looked at her smile, various indescribable emotions surging within him, but he ultimately suppressed them with a surge of anger. ¡°The previous divorce agreement was torn apart. I had someone¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue interrupted him. ¡°No need, I¡¯ve prepared everything in advance. Let¡¯s go directly to the Civil Affairs Bureau.¡±


    Qin Zhen sneered. ¡°You¡¯ve prepared quite thoroughly.¡±


    Shen Qingyue shrugged. ¡°I had no choice. You, Mr. Qin, are so busy with countless responsibilities, you have no time to deal with these details, so I naturally have to put in more effort. Let¡¯s not worry about these details and focus on the oue.¡±


    Qin Zhen concealed his frustration and said sternly, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    With the necessary documents prepared and no property disputes, the divorce was just a matter of minutes.


    After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Qin Zhen did not even nce at Shen Qingyue and instructed his assistant to drive.


    Shen Qingyue hade in Qin Zhen¡¯s car, so she naturally did not drive herself. Qin Zhen watched as the woman grew farther and farther away from him through the rearview mirror, wondering what she was thinking.


    The assistant observed his expression and cautiously suggested, ¡°Mr. Qin, it might be difficult to find a taxi here. Should we go back and pick up Mrs¡­ Miss Shen?¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent for a long time before making a ¡®hmm¡¯ sound.


    However, when they arrived back at thepany, Shen Qingyue had already been joined by another man, and Qin Zhen¡¯s face instantly darkened.


    Shen Qingyue had not expected to run into Chi Ming at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    Chi Ming stood before her, wearing a smile on his face. ¡°Naturally, I came to pick you up and celebrate your return to being single!¡±


    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Did you install a GPS on me? How did you know I wasing here for the divorce?¡±


    Chi Ming smiled without saying a word but instead closed the distance between them and whispered in her ear, ¡°Your ex-husband is watching from across the street. Don¡¯t you want to use me to make him jealous?¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow. ¡°Do I seem like such a childish person to you?¡±


    Chi Ming nodded earnestly. ¡°You do.¡±


    Shen Qingyue suddenlyughed. ¡°You¡¯ve got me?figured out!¡±


    Across the street, Qin Zhen witnessed their ambiguous behavior, and when Shen Qingyueughed and left with Chi Ming, his expression turned grim. ¡°Go, bring her over here!¡±


    The assistant broke out in a cold sweat. While he felt embarrassed about doing this, he still got out of the car to chase after Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming.


    Today, Chi Ming was driving a shiny green Ferrari! It was eye-catching and gleaming green.


    Shen Qingyueughed until her stomach hurt. ¡°Why did you make the car look like this?¡±


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°It¡¯s fitting for the asion. I purposely had it customized at the car shop. Don¡¯t forget to reimburse me for the window film.¡±


    Shen Qingyue readily agreed, ¡°No problem.¡±


    Chi Ming opened the car door and said, ¡°Please.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was about to get in the car.


    ¡°Miss Shen!¡± the assistant shouted loudly, attracting their attention.


    Shen Qingyue turned around. ¡°Does Mr. Qin still have something to say?¡±


    The assistant awkwardly said, ¡°Mr. Qin said he wanted to send you back to thepany. Why don¡¯t you ride in his car?¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked across the road, and Qin Zhen was still watching her. She smiled and withdrew her gaze. ¡°No need. Also, please tell him: ¡®Get as far away as possible and stop bothering me.¡¯¡±


    With that, she got in the car and drove away.


    The assistant returned to Qin Zhen with a numb expression.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned even worse, his aura low and oppressive. ¡°What did she say?¡±


    The assistant forced himself to say, ¡°Miss Shen asked me to tell you: ¡®Get as far away as possible and stop bothering me¡­¡¯¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face grew even darker. He should not have bothered with that woman anymore! If he ever speaks to Shen Qingyue again, he¡¯ll be a dog!


    ¡­


    Shen Qingyue arrived at thepany, unbuckled her seatbelt, and prepared to get out of the car. ¡°Thank you for today. I¡¯ll treat you to a meal another day.¡±


    Chi Ming rested one hand on the steering wheel and looked at her, pitifully promoting himself. ¡°I¡¯m so useful, I know you inside out, can keep you warm, cook for you, and asionally help you get back at your ex-husband. Won¡¯t you consider it?¡±

 Chapter 24

    Chapter 24


    Splurt! Shen Qingyue burst intoughter. ¡°Chi Ming, can you be a bit normal?¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s tone was light. ¡°Why am I not normal? You¡¯re divorced, and I¡¯m single. We know each other, and being with me won¡¯t put you at a disadvantage.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at him. Truth be told, Chi Ming was excellent in many aspects. However, she did not have any feelings for Qin Zhen. She could not say she liked him, nor did she dislike him. Should she give it a try? After all, when she got married, Chi Ming¡­ finally came back, and she got divorced.


    She pondered for a moment and suddenly said, ¡°Do you know why Qin Zhen chose to divorce me today? It¡¯s because I just injured Wei Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    Chi Ming understood what Shen Qingyue meant and didn¡¯t insist. Let things progress step by step. But upon hearing her words, he frowned. ¡°You injured her? That¡¯s impossible.¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at him. ¡°You believe me that much?¡±


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m as foolish as Qin Zhen?¡±


    Shen Qingyue chuckled. It turned out that she wasn¡¯t the only one who thought Qin Zhen was foolish. In fact, calling Qin Zhen foolish seemed unlikely. He was a capable and shrewd CEO of a conglomerate. However, when it came to Wei Jiu¡¯er, he would not listen to anyone. She regretted saving him at all costs five years ago. It would have been better if he had died back then. It was truly a disaster.


    However, the thought of Qin Zhen¡¯s distorted face at the Civil Affairs Bureau made her happy. After quickly collecting her thoughts, Shen Qingyue opened the car door and got out. ¡°I have free time on Saturday.¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Are you asking me out?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smirked. ¡°I¡¯ll sign a contract to sell myself to you!¡±


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°Sure, but it should be a long-term contract.¡±


    Before leaving work, Shen Qingyue received a call from Shen Jun, asking her to go back with him. He mentioned that their grandfather had organized a family dinner.


    Shen Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief but furrowed her brow. ¡°Does our grandfather often contact you?¡±


    Shen Xiang was Shen Jun¡¯s younger brother and also Shen Yiyin¡¯s grandfather. When he was young, he was azy and idle yboy. He used to rely on Shen Jun for support, and now he relied on Shen Da, Shen Yiyan¡¯s father, to support him.


    In the previous life, Shen Xiang was deceived out of several billion yuan and ended up in debt. Shen Da, reluctant to use his own money, urged Shen Xiang to borrow from Shen Jun.


    Shen Jun was Shen Xiang¡¯s only brother, so he naturally agreed. However, the money was not repaid even after Shen Jun¡¯s death. It would not have been a big deal if there was no money, but Shen Xiang deliberately sucked his blood. Especially after Shen Jun¡¯s death, when he made a mess of the Shen family¡¯s conglomerate because he couldn¡¯t get his hands on the remaining funds, he started taunting and ridiculing Shen Jun, saying that he deserved to die because Shen Jun had supported him¡­


    Thinking about this, Shen Qingyue took a deep breath. She remembered that today was the day Shen Xiang borrowed money from her grandfather!


    When they arrived at Shen Xiang¡¯s house, the whole family was sitting in the living room. Shen Xiang immediately stood up upon seeing them.


    ¡°Brother, you¡¯re here.¡± He greeted Shen Jun and turned to Shen Qingyue. ¡°Qingyue, it¡¯s been a few months. You¡¯re getting more beautiful.¡±


    ¡°Uncle, you¡¯re joking. This is a gift I brought for you.¡± Shen Qingyue handed the gift to Shen Xiang and exchanged a few pleasantries before sitting next to Shen Jun.


    Shen Qingxue also looked at Shen Qingyue and said, ¡°Sister, why didn¡¯t your husbande with you? Did he already find out about your rtionship with the gigolo?¡±


    Her eyes were full of gloating when she asked the question.


    Shen Qingyue frowned slightly. ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know yet?¡± Shen Qingxue¡¯s tone became even more gloating. She posted a piece of news in the family group chat: [The two main characters from the wedding of the century a year ago are getting divorced.]


    This news was highly maniptive. The content about Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen¡¯s divorce was just a short sentence, while the remaining thousands of words were all attacking Shen Qingyue. It imed that she had been secretly going to bars behind Qin Zhen¡¯s back, engaging in ambiguous behavior with other men¡­ and even on the day of their divorce, she openly disyed intimacy with another man in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau.


    The article was apanied by several pictures. The man at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau was not captured in the photos, but it was enough to draw attention.


    The top likedments in thement section were clearly orchestrated, saying that they had personally witnessed Shen Qingyue with a stranger in shady ces, booking hotel rooms¡­


    A small portion ofizens remained neutral, waiting for the oue. Some brainless individuals directly resorted to verbal abuse.


    Shen Jun, enraged after reading the news, nearly threw his phone.


    ¡°Nonsense!¡± He was about to call someone to remove the news.


    However, before his people could take action, the online news was already taken down by someone.

 Chapter 25

    Chapter 25


    Shen Qingxue spoke again, ¡°Grandfather, even if you remove it from the hot search, it¡¯s still the truth! Sister Qingyue did such a thing, and the entire Shen family is ashamed. If I were Sister Qingyue, I wouldn¡¯t even dare to step out of the house now¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face remained calm, ¡°That¡¯s not true. Why wouldn¡¯t I dare to go out?¡±


    Shen Qingxue sneered, ¡°The news has concrete evidence in the form of photos. How can you say it¡¯s not true?¡±


    A smile appeared in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes, ¡°Do you need me to investigate for you? Without knowing the truth, you¡¯re defaming and interrogating your own sister. With a sister like you, I truly feel embarrassed for the Shen family. But I can¡¯t me you forcking intelligence¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Shen Qingxue always retreated in front of Shen Qingyue, but she was never satisfied. Why was Shen Qingyue born standing atop the pyramid while she, as a daughter of the Shen family, had to be constantlypared to her? Thinking of this, she unwillingly continued, ¡°The photos were so authentic. Can you dare say it¡¯s not you? Even if you were innocent on the surveince, who knows what disgraceful things you did when you were off-camera¡­¡±


    ck! Shen Jun mmed the tea cup on his hand and scolded Shen Qingxue, ¡°You¡¯re still so young, who taught you to say such things? Is this how Shen family¡¯s upbringing has molded you into?!¡±


    Shen Jun held the most authority within the entire Shen family, and everyone feared him.


    Shen Qingxue was stunned when Shen Jun mmed the cup. If it weren¡¯t for jealousy clouding her mind and the undeniable evidence, she would not have dared to speak in front of Shen Jun¡­ But now, she waspletely afraid. ¡°Grandfather, I just spoke impulsively. You know I didn¡¯t mean it¡­ I was also concerned about the reputation of the Shen family¡­¡±


    Shen Jun snorted, ¡°If you don¡¯t tarnish the reputation of the Shen family, that would be enough even if it¡¯s maintained!¡±


    He continued, ¡°Qingyue returned homest night, I saw it with my own eyes. Do you think I¡¯m also lying?¡±


    With Shen Jun¡¯s words, Shen Qingxue had no choice but to sulk in silence.


    Shen Da, who had been watching the whole scene, finally stepped in to defuse the situation, ¡°Since it¡¯s a misunderstanding, let¡¯s not bring it up again. Today, our family rarely gathers together. Let¡¯s talk about something enjoyable.¡±


    Shen Qingyue secretly yed with her phone, instructing someone to investigate the matter, then nced at Shen Da with a mocking look. It was always like this¡ªlet the brainless Shen Qingxue speak first, then he woulde in as the good person. If he could gain some benefit, that would be great, but if not, he wouldn¡¯t lose anything either. As for Shen Qingxue, she was just a daughter, and Shen Da did not care about her at all. Otherwise, her reputation would not have been overshadowed by the brainless and clueless.


    At the dining table, Shen Xiang felt that the atmosphere had eased enough. ¡°Big brother, I asked you toe here today for something¡­ Although it¡¯s embarrassing to ask, I have no other choice. I¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied casually, ¡°If it¡¯s embarrassing, then don¡¯t say it.¡±


    Shen Jun patted his grandson¡¯s head, ¡°Be polite to your uncle.¡±


    Shen Qingyue responded with a perfunctory ¡®oh¡¯.


    Shen Xiang¡¯s eyes shed with displeasure, but he quickly concealed it and went straight to the point, ¡°Big Brother, I lost some money in a business deal recently, and I want to borrow some money from you¡­¡±


    Shen Jun was straightforward, ¡°How much?¡±


    Shen Xiang immediately said, ¡°Five billion. I promise to pay you back as soon as I have the money.¡±


    Shen Jun did not mind, ¡°I¡¯ll have my secretary¡­¡±


    ¡°Hold on a moment.¡± Shen Qingyue spoke up.


    Shen Xiang impatiently asked, ¡°Qingyue, what do you want to say?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied calmly, ¡°I remember thepany settledst year¡¯s dividends not long ago, and the money you received was more than five billion. It hasn¡¯t even been a month, and it¡¯s already spent? All of it?¡±


    Shen Xiang avoided eye contact and said, ¡°I invested that money. In such a short time, I lost a lot¡­¡±


    ¡°What kind of project did you invest in? How did you lose so much in such a short time?¡± Shen Qingyue leaned on the table, half-smiling, ¡°I know a fewwyers. It seems like you¡¯ve been scammed. I can help you fight thewsuit for free.¡±


    Shen Xiang knew he had been scammed, but the person had already fled, and it was an international case. Who knew when they could recover the money? Besides, being scammed was a great humiliation for him. How could he possibly admit it?


    ¡°I haven¡¯t been scammed; it¡¯s just bad luck¡­ Qingyue, I¡¯m your uncle after all. Don¡¯t you want your grandfather to lend me money?¡±


    ¡°I was just curious. If you weren¡¯t scammed, then that¡¯s great,¡± Shen Qingyue said, looking at Shen Jun, ¡°Tomorrow, ask awyer to draw up a loan agreement and specify the repayment date. If you fail to repay on time, then I¡¯ll take back the shares from Uncle at market price.¡±


    Shen Xiang immediately mmed the table, ¡°Shen Qingyue! What do you mean by that? We¡¯re family. Do you think I won¡¯t return the money?¡±

 Chapter 26

    Chapter 26


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes were filled with a hint of coldness. ¡°What do you say? Let¡¯s calcte properly then. How much money did you take from Grandfather in the past?¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Shen Xiang hesitated for a long time but could note up with a rebuttal.


    ¡°Enough arguing,¡± Shen Jun¡¯s voice was not loud but carried a strong sense of intimidation. ¡°Qingyue is right. After all, you have to repay the borrowed money. Having more loan agreements is just an additional procedure. Let¡¯s listen to Qingyue.¡±


    Shen Xiang¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m just angry that she doesn¡¯t trust me!¡±


    Shen Jun was also displeased. ¡°Whenever you spoke about trust in the past, did Qingyue not believe you?¡±


    After all, Shen Jun could not even remember how much money he had lent to his younger brother.


    Shen Xiang was afraid that he would not be able to get any more money from Shen Jun, so he reluctantly fell silent.


    After finishing the meal, Shen Xiang led his family respectfully to see Shen Jun and Shen Xun off.


    Once they were gone, Shen Yiyan could not hold back anymore. ¡°Shen Qingyue is bing more and more unruly. She stole my project, and now she¡¯s targeting Grandfather! She wasn¡¯t like this before¡­¡±


    Shen Xiang also cursed, ¡°Hmph! Yiyan, you have to stand up for yourself and gather all those old folks from the board of directors to your side. When my brother dies, Shen Group will definitely be yours. That brat can dream all she wants about inheriting the Shen family.¡±


    Shen Yiyan nodded heavily.


    ¡­


    On the way, Shen Jun finally asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you used to like your Granduncle? What happened today?¡±


    Shen Qingyue leaned her head on her grandfather¡¯s shoulder. ¡°As you said, that was in the past. Granduncle has too many twisted thoughts. He imed to have lost money in an investment, but who knows where that money actually went! You already know what Shen Yiyan has done. Their family is not as honest as they seem.¡±


    Hearing this, a faint smile disappeared from Shen Jun¡¯s face. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you discovering it, I would have never thought that Yiyan would do such things right under my nose¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue initially mentioned that Shen Yiyan embezzledpany funds, and he did not believe her until she presented the evidence. He treated Shen Yiyan as a family member, but not only did Shen Yiyan want to profit for himself, he also aimed to take over thepany. It chilled his heart. No matter what, he established Shen Group as a foundation for his own children, not for charity.


    Shen Qingyue held his hand. ¡°Grandfather, if we hadn¡¯t discovered their ambitions in advance, we wouldn¡¯t be prepared.¡±


    Shen Jun sighed and reluctantly nodded.


    At this moment, Shen Qingyue¡¯s phone rang. It was a message from her assistant. Wei Jiu¡¯er had taken care of the news.


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow. She had already cooperated with Wei Jiu¡¯er for the act today, and this woman still had not given up? Did she really think Shen Qingyue was afraid? Shen Qingyue thought about sending a message to her former husband as a response, but as soon as she had that thought, she saw Qin Zhen standing at the entrance of the old Shen family mansion. It was obvious that he was waiting for her.


    The driver naturally noticed and asked Shen Jun, ¡°Sir, it¡¯s Mr. Qin¡­ Should we stop?¡±


    Shen Jun?snorted. ¡°Ignore him.¡±


    However, Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Grandfather, I have a few words to say to him. Please go inside first.¡±


    Shen Jun was worried. ¡°You won¡¯t regret it, will you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled wryly. ¡°It¡¯s about something else.¡±


    Shen Jun hesitated and nodded.


    Shen Qingyue got out of the car. ¡°Mr. Qin, what brings you here sote?¡±


    Qin Zhen looked at her with a solemn gaze. ¡°Have you seen the news?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Shen Qingyue naturally knew what he was referring to.


    Qin Zhen frowned. ¡°Before the divorce, you were already involved with that man, right?¡±


    The news was taken down too quickly, and he did not see anything clearly. This could only mean that someone felt guilty and covered up the news. And the only person capable of removing the news was Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue, after making a sarcastic remark, did not wait for Qin Zhen to say anything and directly said, ¡°Those photos were taken secretly at the Moonlight Barst night. You were there too.¡±


    Qin Zhen had specifically gone to Shen¡¯s housest night to confirm that Shen Qingyue indeed hadn¡¯t spent the night outside. Thinking of this, a stone dropped in Qin Zhen¡¯s heart. He warned her again, ¡°You just divorced me. It¡¯s best to stay away from other men and not embarrass our families.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t be saying that to me, especially since you, Mr. Qin, had an affair while still married. Do you really need to tell me these things?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned ugly. ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er and I didn¡¯t do anything that night at the hotel!¡±


    ¡°Oh,¡± Shen Qingyue clearly did not believe his words. Qin Zhen felt a tightness in his chest. They were already divorced, so why bother exining anything?

 Chapter 27

    Chapter 27: Who¡¯s Spreading


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    Shen Qingyue continued, ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious about who is spreading these rumors online?¡±


    Today, Wei Jiu¡¯er helped her be a hot topic, so she should respond appropriately.


    Qin Zhen quickly thought, ¡°What? Do you want to use Jiu¡¯er of doing this?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled, ¡°Am I using her? If you have a brain, go investigate it yourself.¡±


    Qin Zhen coldly snorted, ¡°Jiu¡¯er is not like you. She doesn¡¯t stoop to such dirty tactics!¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not waste time arguing with him anymore, ¡°Fine, your little sweetheart is the most gentle and kind-hearted, while everyone else is malicious. So, your little sweetheart should still be lying in the hospital, right? Why don¡¯t you go and check if there are any injuries on her stomach?¡±


    She did not say much more to him and turned to enter the gate.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s mind was disturbed by Shen Qingyue¡¯s words. He wanted to ask further questions, but Shen Qingyue had already asked the security guard to see him off. He did not want to suspect Wei Jiu¡¯er, but today¡¯s incident happened at Shen Qingyue¡¯spany. Even if Shen Qingyuecked intelligence, she would not try to harm others so openly, afraid of going unnoticed. And when he mentioned going through legal procedures, she didn¡¯t show any signs of panic. It was Wei Jiu¡¯er instead¡­


    With these thoughts in mind, he prepared to go to the hospital. However, on the way, he received a call from Madam Qin. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to go back home first.


    When he entered the house, Madam Qin immediately started questioning, ¡°You got divorced, and you didn¡¯t even tell me? ying around while being married, you two are really impressive! Do you know how embarrassing it is for me because of your affair with Shen Qingyue?¡±


    The family matters had always been kept tightly under wraps, but the news of Qin Zhen and an unknown woman staying outside had been circting in the social circles for the past few days. Today, the news of their divorce and Shen Qingyue¡¯s involvement with another man was trending, and there was no longer any way for the Qin family to hide their shame.


    Qin Zhen pursed his lips and replied, ¡°I will handle this matter properly.¡±


    ¡°How are you going to handle it? Even though we don¡¯t know who removed the news, it has already spread. Now, everyone in the circle knows about it!¡± Madam Qin was so angry that she almost couldn¡¯t catch her breath.


    Because of Qin Zhen¡¯s father in the past, she had always been mocked, given dirty looks, and pitied¡­ She had had enough of those days. Now that it hade to her son, she had finally managed to establish a reputation of a loving couple for the next generation of the Qin family, and this was the result?


    Thinking of this, Madam Qin couldn¡¯t stay seated any longer, ¡°You, right now, immediately bring Shen Qingyue back for me! Tell those people outside that you and she have no issues, and all the rumors are false!¡±


    Qin Zhen, feeling annoyed, adjusted his tie, ¡°Do you think she will agree toe back?¡±


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t she? Shen Qingyue still has feelings for you. As long as you cut ties with Wei Jiu¡¯er, she will definitely remarry you!¡± Mentioning Wei Jiu¡¯er, Madam Qin suddenly found the scapegoat, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s because of Wei Jiu¡¯er! From now on, you are not allowed to see Wei Jiu¡¯er again!¡±


    Today, when Shen Qingyue mocked Wei Jiu¡¯er, Qin Zhen felt ufortable. His tone became heavier, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Jiu¡¯er? What about all the things you did to Shen Qingyue in the past? Constantly making things difficult for her, finding faults, setting rules at every turn. Who would be willing to be your daughter-inw?¡±


    Whatever a mother did to her daughter-inw happened within the same household. Who could be blind to that? It was just that Qin Zhen could not be bothered to intervene!


    ¡°You dare to me me?¡± Madam Qin struggled to keep her anger under control, ¡°What I taught her was the responsibility she should fulfill as a daughter-inw of the Qin family! Tomorrow, you will go with me to the Shen family again, and this time, you must bring Shen Qingyue back.¡±


    ¡°Mom!¡± Qin Zhen raised his voice, his face still calm, ¡°Shen Qingyue and I are divorced, and we won¡¯t remarry. Don¡¯t mention her again in the future. As for those news, they were fake to begin with, so there¡¯s no need to worry about them. I¡¯m tired, and you should rest early.¡±


    Madam Qin had nowhere to vent her anger, so she smashed the living room into a mess!


    ¡­


    After finishing the morning meeting, Shen Qingyue returned to her office and saw Shen Yiyan searching for something inside. Her desk was in disarray.


    ¡°Yiyan, what are you doing?¡± she suddenly spoke up.


    Shen Yiyan was startled and hastily tidied up the documents he had been flipping through, turned around, and pretended to be calm, ¡°Did the meeting end so soon?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Qingyue walked over and sat on the swivel chair behind the desk, ¡°What were you looking for?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I saw your things were a bit messy, so I wanted to help you organize them.¡± Shen Yiyan had originally wanted to see what projects Shen Qingyue was recently responsible for, thinking about whether he could create some obstacles for her. He did not expect Shen Qingyue to return so quickly.


    ¡°Thanks, but next time, please don¡¯t enter or touch others¡¯ things without permission when I¡¯m not here. It¡¯s uncivilized andcking manners,¡± Shen Qingyue casually said.


    ¡°You!¡± Shen Yiyan gritted his teeth.

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    Chapter 28


    Shen Qingyue interrupted him, saying, ¡°Leave, I¡¯m working.¡±


    Shen Yiyan took several deep breaths before speaking, ¡°There¡¯s a business banquet tomorrow evening. You and I will attend together as representatives of the group. I¡¯ve ced the list of attendingpanies and their information on your desk.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at it and said, ¡°For such trivial matters, you can have the secretary handle them in the future.¡±


    Upon mentioning this, Shen Yiyan felt aggrieved. Lately, that old man Shen Jun seemed to have gone crazy. He took away the secretary whom Shen Yiyan trusted the most and reced him with someone else who constantly monitored him.


    ¡°Next time, don¡¯t bother calling me,¡± Shen Yiyan red at Shen Qingyue and walked away.


    At noon, Qin Zhen went to the hospital to visit Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was enjoying a delicious lunch when a nurse rushed in and said, ¡°Miss Wei, Mr. Qin is here.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Wei Jiu¡¯er quickly hid the food in a drawer, leaving only a bowl of vegetable porridge, and made her lips appear paler. When Qin Zhen entered, her pale lips moved, ¡°Zhen, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Qin Zhen nced at the porridge on the table and asked, ¡°You¡¯ve just had lunch?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er weakly replied, ¡°Yes, the nurse just bought it, and I haven¡¯t had a chance to eat yet.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll feed you,¡± Qin Zhen took off his suit jacket and sat down by the bed. He noticed a bag of snacks in the trash can, and his expression changed. Suddenly, he lifted the nket and pressed it against Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s bandaged wound.


    Everything happened too quickly, and Wei Jiu¡¯er could not react in time.


    Qin Zhen had been observing her expression all along, his face turning dark. ¡°You weren¡¯t injured at all, were you?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er, with a forced exnation, said, ¡°Yesterday, when I was stitched up, I was given anesthesia¡­¡±


    ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er!¡± This was the first time Qin Zhen angrily confronted Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a fool? You received anesthesia yesterday, and the effects haven¡¯t worn off by noon today!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had never seen Qin Zhen like this before and was instantly frightened. She hurriedly hugged Qin Zhen¡¯s waist and said, ¡°I had no choice¡­ Shen Qingyue said that if I didn¡¯t help her divorce you, she would send me out of the country¡­ I¡¯m really scared, I can¡¯t bear to lose you¡­¡±


    In the past, Qin Zhen would have felt sorry for Wei Jiu¡¯er when seeing her like this. However, this time, he hesitated. He realized that his pure and clean first love had hidden ulterior motives. Who knows if this was the first time or the second time, or even the countless times? Once the seed of doubt was nted, it was difficult to eradicate.


    ¡°What about the news? Don¡¯t tell me that Shen Qingyue forced you into that too! Do you think she¡¯s gone mad?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er waspletely panicked, hugging him even tighter. Various thoughts shed through her mind, and in the end, she confessed directly, ¡°I was wrong this time. I just couldn¡¯t ept being threatened by Shen Qingyue before¡­ I did all this just to be with you¡­ Zhen, you have to believe me, I truly love you. Otherwise, five years ago, I wouldn¡¯t have risked my life to save you¡­¡±


    As he heard the mention of five years ago, Qin Zhen¡¯s attitude finally softened. If it was not for Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s desperate rescue when Shen Qingyue left him behind, he wouldn¡¯t be where he was today. Even if Wei Jiu¡¯er had truly made a mistake, he was the least qualified person to me her.


    In the end, Wei Jiu¡¯er was also human and could experience jealousy.


    Finally, he hugged Wei Jiu¡¯er back and said, ¡°Let¡¯s forget about this incident, but you¡¯re not allowed to deceive me again in the future.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er nodded heavily in his arms, but her eyes held a hint of cunning. That vile Shen Qingyue, even after divorcing Qin Zhen, dared to ruin her good fortune!


    ¡­


    The next evening, Shen Qingyue rode in Shen Yiyan¡¯s car to the venue of the banquet. However, halfway through the journey, Shen Yiyan suddenly said he needed to retrieve a gift and got out of the car. Shen Qingyue did noot think much of it, but as soon as she pushed open the car door to step out, she realized she had been yed by Shen Yiyan. Her phone and wallet were still in the car!


    She had to walk at least three kilometers to reach the destination, and wearing high heels, she would undoubtedly suffer. However, she only furrowed her brows slightly. Compared to the three years spent in the Qin family, this level of hardship was too nd.


    However, as she walked a certain distance, a car stopped next to her. She turned her head and saw Qin Zhen¡¯s familiar Maybach.


    Shen Qingyue looked towards the back seat, where Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er were sitting.


    Qin Zhen met her gaze and scolded the driver, ¡°Who told you to stop? Drive.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er sympathetically suggested, ¡°Zhen, why don¡¯t we give Qingyue a ride? It¡¯s still quite a distance from here, and continuing to walk like this will strain her legs¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen coldly replied, ¡°Does it concern me? Drive!¡±


    Upon hearing this, a gloating expression appeared on Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s face.


    The apologetic driver nced at Shen Qingyue, thinking that the boss might show some sympathy, especially since she was the former madam. However, now¡­ all he could do was drive away.

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    Chapter 29


    Shen Qingyue rolled her eyes and was about to leave when another car stopped beside her.


    It was a green Ferrari, quite eye-catching.


    Chi Ming¡¯s pleasant voice came from the car, ¡°Is someone looking for a ride?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not hesitate and directly opened the car door to get in.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± she asked.


    Chi Ming smiled and said, ¡°Are our hearts connected?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°¡­I¡¯ve noticed how smooth-tongued you¡¯ve be after going out for a while. What happened?¡±


    Chi Ming pretended to sigh, ¡°Well, I had no choice. You didn¡¯t like my cold attitude before. If I want to pursue my wife, I have to change my strategy. So, you won¡¯t lose out by being with me. I can be a versatile boyfriend, fulfilling all your desires!¡±


    He winked at her, exuding charm, trying to win her over.


    Shen Qingyue turned her head to look outside the car, unable to control the smile on her lips.


    ¡°By the way, why were you alone on the roadside when you were going to the banquet?¡± Chi Ming asked.


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°Shen Yiyan left me on the roadside and drove away by himself.¡±


    Chi Ming nodded, his eyes gleaming with danger, then changed the topic of conversation.


    Soon, the car stopped at the hotel entrance.


    Chi Ming got out of the car and went to the other side to open the door for Shen Qingyue, but she had already gotten out by herself. He smiled and said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you even give me a chance to be a gentleman?¡±


    Shen Qingyue yfully replied, ¡°Sorry, I was too quick. Next time.¡±


    She looked ahead and saw Wei Jiu¡¯er holding Qin Zhen, about to enter the hotel.


    Qin Zhen noticed the person next to her and walked quickly towards them.


    ¡°Did you forget what I told you?¡± he said.


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°If you can bring Wei Jiu¡¯er out, why can¡¯t I bring someone along?¡±


    Qin Zhen became furious, ¡°Can hepare to Jiu¡¯er?¡±


    In his opinion, his rtionship with Wei Jiu¡¯er was pure and untainted, something that Chi Ming¡¯s ambitious nature could notpare to.


    Shen Qingyue was protective and immediately turned cold. ¡°Indeed, how can your Wei Jiu¡¯erpare to my Chi Ming? Is she worthy?¡±


    Upon hearing this, before Qin Zhen could say anything, Chi Ming instantly transformed into a gentle and charming demeanor, as if immersed in a warm river of love. Though he remained rational and knew that Shen Qingyue¡¯s words were out of anger, he was still happy.


    Qin Zhen was instantly provoked and seemed like he was about to grab Shen Qingyue¡¯s shoulder, but Chi Ming stepped forward, standing between Qin Zhen and Shen Qingyue. With his back to Shen Qingyue, his peach blossom eyes were smiling, yet freezing cold, as if he were standing on the edge of an abyss.


    ¡°With so many people watching, President Qin, are you really going to cause a scene?¡± he warned.


    The news of Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen¡¯s divorce had spread widely, and with Qin Zhen raising his voice, many people around them had stopped to observe.


    Suppressing his anger, Qin Zhen red at them and turned back to Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    Chi Ming let out a sigh, almost unable to contain himself and expose his true nature¡­


    Shen Qingyue thought he was upset about being belittled by Qin Zhen and tried tofort him. ¡°Don¡¯t mind him. Qin Zhen is the type who can¡¯t speak a good word. That¡¯s just his character. Don¡¯t bother with him, or you¡¯ll get frustrated.¡±


    Chi Ming blinked. ¡°I know. I¡¯m just worried about you. Why didn¡¯t you realize it sooner? You wasted so many years¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled and said, ¡°Alright, stop teasing me. Let¡¯s go inside.¡±


    The banquet hall was already filled with many people. Shen Yiyan was chatting with someone when he caught sight of Shen Qingyue entering through the door, feeling somewhat surprised. He didn¡¯t expect that little cunning woman to arrive so quickly.


    Shen Yiyan walked toward her, sneering, ¡°Quite impressive. You came so quickly.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled kindly, ¡°Just lucky.¡±


    Suddenly, she lifted her foot and forcefully stepped on Shen Yiyan¡¯s shoe with her sturdy heel.


    Shen Yiyan grunted in pain, and several nearby people looked over. He endured the pain, indicating that he was fine.


    Shen Qingyue spoke softly, her voice carrying a strong threat, ¡°Consider this a little payment. Be careful if you dare to y these lowly tricks again!¡±


    Then, she sweetly said, ¡°Brother Yiyan, take me to meet today¡¯s host, Mr. Bai, as my grandfather specifically instructed you to introduce me to him.¡±


    Shen Yiyan looked at her fake smile and wished he could punch her. But with so many people around, he had to endure it, just as he could only resort to petty tricks behind her back. In front of others, he had to be a good older brother. After all, Shen Jun was still alive! He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Wait a moment.¡±


    Shen Qingyue innocently asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Shen Yiyan was itching with hatred. ¡°My foot hurts, take it slow!¡±


    He felt like his foot was broken, but he could still move it, so it seemed like it was not actually broken.

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    Chapter 30


    Chen Ming followed behind Shen Qingyue, quietly watching her antics, with a constant curve at the corner of his mouth.


    Observing the situation from the crowd, Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes were filled with gloom, unsure himself what was bothering him.


    Shen Qingyue wanted to discuss work, so Chen Ming found a ce to sit and wait for her.


    Mr. Bai and Shen Jun were longtime friends and business partners, and they treated Shen Qingyue well, introducing her to many people.


    Shen Qingyue had done her homework beforeing. She recognized most of the people at the banquet and knew what kind of work they were involved in. The conversations went smoothly, and she collected a lot of business cards.


    Seeing others praising Shen Qingyue endlessly, Shen Yiyuan felt disdainful.


    After taking a stroll around, Shen Qingyue settled down and prepared to find Chen Ming, whom she had left to enjoy himself earlier because she was busy.


    A few young women noticed Shen Qingyue alone and deliberately raised their voices so she could hear. ¡°How long do you think it¡¯ll take for Shen Qingyue to go back and beg for a reconciliation with resident Qin after their divorce?¡±


    Shen Qingyue turned her head towards the sound.


    The woman speaking was named Sun Tian, a former schoolmate of Shen Qingyue¡¯s. During their university days, she confessed her feelings to a man who rejected her but then turned around and confessed to Shen Qingyue, which sparked their enmity.


    Sun Tian continued, ¡°I bet it won¡¯t even take a week before she has to grovel back to the Qin family.¡±


    The other girls by her side chimed in.


    ¡°Probably, if it weren¡¯t for all the recent news, I¡¯d say she¡¯d be back in three days!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think she can hold on anymore. Today, she deliberately brought a man to the banquet. Was she trying to provoke President Qin? Too bad hepletely ignored her.¡±


    ¡°I bet she¡¯ll never do it in her lifetime.¡± Shen Qingyue suddenly spoke up.


    Sun Tian seemed to have just noticed her presence. ¡°Miss Shen? When did you arrive?¡±


    Shen Qingyue curled her lips. ¡°When the dogs started barking.¡±


    Sun Tian struggled to maintain her smile. ¡°Miss Shen, President Qin has been attending various events with Miss Wei recently. I haven¡¯t seen you before. I genuinely feel sorry for you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue swirled the highball ss in her hand. ¡°Thanks for your concern! But now that we¡¯re divorced, who he¡¯s with has nothing to do with me, right?¡±


    Sun Tian scoffed. ¡°I know you¡¯re not feeling well. We¡¯re all sisters here, so why put up a strong front? I¡¯ve heard about President Qin¡¯s nights spent outside; that Miss Wei was the woman seen with him at the hotel not long ago, right? Let me tell you, men, they all have a few flings outside. It¡¯s an exaggeration to divorce over something like this, just inviting ridicule.¡±


    Shen Qingyue set down her ss, her lips still wearing aposed smile. ¡°No wonder Miss Sun has always been so ¡®magnanimous.¡¯ President Zhu can enjoy his nights in ecstasy, thanks to your enlightened ¡®virtuous wife¡¯. But as you said, we¡¯re all sisters, so let me kindly remind you that there are plenty of people out there having affairs, and they¡¯re quite good at it. You better take precautions! Otherwise, as a tender and considerate wife like you, you might end up with some unpleasant diseases because of your husband¡­¡±


    Sun Tian had just gotten married this year due to a family alliance, and the couple yed?separately. However, her husband¡¯s reputation had always been poor as the youngest in the family, always neglecting his responsibilities. Even during their honeymoon, he engaged in group activities and got caught on camera, causing a big scandal that spread on the inte, affecting both families¡­


    Sun Tian¡¯s family worked in public rtions, and she thought they had buried the incident. But there are no walls that don¡¯t have cracks. Even if it only appeared on the trending list for a few minutes, people found out. They estimated the Sun family¡¯s PR skills and only discussed it privately, so she pretended not to know.


    Now that Shen Qingyue brought it up, someone behind Sun Tian could not help but burst intoughter! After all, although the man¡¯s face was obscured in the initial photo, his lower half was exposed¡­ so many people knew about the size of President Zhu¡¯s little friend¡­ it was quite petite! It was also because of this that President Zhu became even more promiscuous, just to prove how ¡®potent¡¯ he was!


    Sun Tian felt as if her face had been struck invisibly, and anger surged within her as she cursed, ¡°What are you so proud of? You can¡¯t even keep your own man, yet here you are ndering me and my husband. Have you no shame?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was about to say something when a man suddenly walked over and shielded her. ¡°Miss, before you curse at others, shouldn¡¯t you take a look at yourself? Do you have any shame?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze fell upon his face, his lips tightly pursed, exuding a menacing aura. Over the years, every time she saw him, he was always smiling. She never really paid much attention to Chen Ming while she was busy chasing after Qin Zhen.

 Chapter 31

    Chapter 31


    Sun Tian trembled with anger but couldn¡¯t find words to refute because she had already calmed down. Even though Shen Qingyue was a discarded wife of a prominent family, she was still the legitimate granddaughter of the Shen Corporation. Being watched by so many people, she felt a bit panicked.


    Seeing her silence, Chi Ming had no intention of letting her go. ¡°Everyone knows what kind of person you and your husband are. Why embarrass yourselves in public? The Sun family is involved in public rtions and holds a prominent position. They shouldn¡¯t becking in intelligence. I hope you won¡¯t ruin everything with your actions!¡±


    With that, he took Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand and walked away.


    Being pointed at and talked about by others, Sun Tian felt her face losing its luster. Especially when she thought about the potential consequences her words could have on the Sun family¡¯s public rtionspany, her father and elder brother would definitely punish her severely! Just the fact that the Sun family arranged for her to marry Zhu Shao indicated that she held no status within her own family. Thinking about this, she could not bear to stay any longer and hurriedly ran out of the banquet hall.


    When Shen Qingyue turned around, she saw Qin Zhen standing by her side, not knowing when he had arrived, coldly observing the situation like everyone else.


    With just one nce, Shen Qingyue shifted her gaze away, and Chi Ming led her by the hand to the open balcony. The slight warmth from his hand spread from her palm all the way to her heart.


    Chi Ming let go of her hand. ¡°Are you alright?¡±


    She had to admit that this person was quite intimidating when he didn¡¯t smile. Mostly because he had never appeared like this before, or rather, she had forgotten about it amidst theplexities of their past lives, almost as if it had been erased from her memory.


    Shen Qingyue shrugged her shoulders. ¡°I¡¯m fine. If you hadn¡¯te over, I could have said a few more hurtful things to her.¡±


    Chi Ming chuckled lightly. ¡°Then I would have been in your way.¡±


    She pretended to snort. ¡°Good to know.¡±


    Chi Ming approached her, and they were standing very close. As she looked up, she bumped into his embrace. His dark, calm eyes gazed at her, smiling as always.


    Shen Qingyue was almost blinded by his smile. Howe she had not noticed before that Chi Ming was so charming when he smiled?


    Chi Ming¡¯s lowughter spread in her ears. ¡°What? Have I captivated you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue snapped out of it, no longer flustered. ¡°I¡¯ve seen you since childhood; I¡¯ve long been tired of it.¡±


    It was truly a pity. She had almost been deceived by his beauty.


    As she took a step back, Chi Ming took a step forward, embracing her delicate waist and leaning close to her ear with a husky, ambiguous voice. ¡°You used me to make your ex-husband jealous. Don¡¯t you find it a pity? I think we can try to go a step further.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled. ¡°Last time, didn¡¯t you say it was your first time? Should I take responsibility for it? How about now? Are you sure you can satisfy me if we go further?¡±


    Chi Ming sighed. ¡°You are such a demanding woman.¡±


    She pushed him away. ¡°Let¡¯s go inside; it¡¯s getting cold outside.¡±


    Chi Ming did not overly linger.


    Qin Zhen watched the two of them enter, his expression dark and inscrutable.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er pulled him. ¡°Zhen, why are you so absent-minded?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Qin Zhen shook his head, forcing himself to stop focusing on Shen Qingyue, but he could not calm down.


    The banquet ended, and the driver parked the car at the hotel entrance.


    Qin Zhen inadvertently caught sight of Chi Ming¡¯s green Ferrari parked behind him. He felt that Chi Ming intentionally chose this color of car to irritate him. ¡°Mr. Chi, can I have a word with you?¡±


    Chi Ming asked Shen Qingyue to wait in the car and followed Qin Zhen to a corner. ¡°Do you want to say something to me, President Qin? Is it about regretting divorcing Qingyue and wanting to warn me?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s expression was not good, to say the least. Ever since Shen Qingyue caused a scene and requested a divorce, his expression hadn¡¯t been pleasant. When he heard those words, he seemed to explode. ¡°How could I regret it! That kind of woman, only you are blind enough to like her!¡±


    However, as soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted it.


    At the same time, Shen Qingyue¡¯s cold voice sounded from behind. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the inconvenience, President Qin. It¡¯s truly humiliating for me, a woman like me, to have once been your wife.¡±


    Qin Zhen turned around and met Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes which seemed to be covered in frost, momentarily unsure how to react.


    Shen Qingyue coldly continued, ¡°Please, President Qin, try to have some manners. The next time you speak ill of me, keep your distance.¡±


    After speaking, she grabbed Chi Ming¡¯s hand and left directly.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s fingers curled into his palm, and he remained silent.


    Chi Ming turned back and said, ¡°Since President Qin looks down on Qingyue so much, then please don¡¯t interfere in her affairs. Just observe from a distance like you did in the banquet hall. That is where you belong! The position by Qingyue¡¯s side will never be yours again. I hope you understand this clearly and don¡¯t try to seek attention and annoy people.¡±


    For now, she had refrained from dealing with the Qin family, but that did not mean she would not care anymore¡­


    Qin Zhen watched the two of them, hand in hand, walking away. He clenched his fist and struck a nearby stone lion statue.

 Chapter 32

    Chapter 32


    The next day when Shen Qingyue arrived at work, she found that various types of flowers were ced on every desk in the open office, and even the potted nts in the corners had been reced with flower arrangements. She looked puzzled and asked her assistant what was going on.


    The assistant replied, ¡°These were all sent by a Mr. Chi. He said it¡¯s to improve your working environment.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not say anything. Was he afraid that she would be unhappy aboutst night¡¯s incident? She walked into her office and saw a beautifully packaged bouquet of red roses with vibrant petals on the coffee table. A slight smile formed at the corner of her lips.


    However, her good mood onlysted until noon. Just as she was about to go for lunch, Shen Yiyan burst in.


    Shen Qingyue coldly said, ¡°Can¡¯t you knock? Are youcking manners?¡±


    Shen Yiyan was still enraged and could not care less about such details. His eyes were filled with fire as he said, ¡°Shen Qingyue! Did you do something behind the scenes again? Why are several executives specifically requesting you to be in charge of the projects I¡¯m responsible for?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was surprised herself upon hearing that. Could it be that Shen Jun and those people had made arrangements? She gathered her thoughts and replied calmly, ¡°You have no abilities of your own, so youe here in a fit of rage? How pathetic. Shen Yiyan, please learn to handle things calmly. Don¡¯t act like a fool.¡±


    Seeing Shen Yiyan in this state, she truly felt sorry for her past self. She had been cornered by such a person, leaving her with no way out.


    ¡°Just you wait!¡± Shen Yiyan clenched his fists and left in anger.


    Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t pay much attention to this little incident and went directly to a nearby restaurant for lunch. However, right after she finished eating, she saw Wei Jiu¡¯er and Ling Bing¡¯er entering.


    Ling Bing¡¯er was Qin Zhen¡¯s cousin, the daughter of Qin¡¯s sister. She and Shen Qingyue were somewhat acquainted, though they did not have a good impression of each other.


    Ling Bing¡¯er leaned on Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s arm as if they were good sisters and had not noticed Shen Qingyue in the restaurant. She continued chatting with Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°Shen Qingyue is truly despicable. She seduced other men before getting divorced and deserved to be dumped by my brother! It¡¯s best for my brother to be with a sensible and educated woman like his sister-inw. If you had gotten married earlier, there wouldn¡¯t have been any problem with Shen Qingyue.¡±


    Just as she finished speaking, she noticed Shen Qingyue, and it was quite a coincidence. Previously, she had always bullied Shen Qingyue in the Qin family. No matter what tricks she yed, as long as she mentioned Qin Zhen, Shen Qingyue would shut her mouth. Therefore, in Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s eyes, Shen Qingyue was a submissive waste.


    Now, there was no awkwardness but rather continued remarks, ¡°Isn¡¯t this the woman who was kicked out of my brother¡¯s house before the divorce? No wonder I smelled a foul odor from afar. So, it¡¯s you! How do you have the audacity to show your face? The Shen family is wealthy and influential, yet they¡¯ve raised a person like you. It¡¯s truly an eyesore.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled faintly, her eyes filled with amusement. ¡°After some time apart, Miss Ling still enjoys spewing nonsense. Is this the heritage of your esteemed Ling family?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er pointed at Shen Qingyue and said, ¡°How dare you insult me!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er took pleasure in Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s misfortune but pulled her back, saying, ¡°Hold your tongue. Don¡¯t make a spectacle in front of others.¡±


    ¡°She was the one who seduced men, am I wrong? My brother was blind to marry her before the divorce¡­¡± Ling Bing¡¯er had never been smart, always being led by Wei Jiu¡¯er. At this moment, she couldn¡¯t contain herself!


    Smack!


    While Ling Bing¡¯er was ranting, a piece of cakended on her face.


    Shen Qingyue retracted her hand, her expression calm. ¡°I used to ignore you because of Qin Zhen¡¯s face, but now he¡¯s with me, and nothing matters anymore. Do you think you, a cousin, have the right to make a scene in front of me?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er could not believe it. Shen Qingyue actually dared to throw a cake at her! She was furious and did not care what she said, raising her hand to p Shen Qingyue.


    However, before her hand could reach Shen Qingyue, it was firmly caught by Shen Qingyue, who then flung her into the ss door.


    Shen Qingyue smiled, her eyes icy. ¡°Let me remind you onest time. I am now Miss Shen of the Shen family, not the Qin wife who can be manipted by anyone. If you can¡¯t clean up yournguage next time, I¡¯ll send you to the hospital to wake up your brain! By the way, didn¡¯t you say the Shen family is wealthy and influential? I can let you experience what it truly means to have a wealthy and influential family. I doubt your smallpany can withstand bankruptcy!¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er crashed into the ss door. She had always been a bully towards the weak and afraid of the strong. Seeing Shen Qingyue¡¯s attitude like this, she struggled for a while before managing to say, ¡°You¡¯re threatening me! You want to use your power to oppress me!¡±

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    Chapter 33


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Didn¡¯t you always think that my Shen family was suppressing your brother with power? Let me show you what it really means to oppress someone with power!¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er gritted her teeth and remained silent.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er quickly helped Ling Bing¡¯er up and reproached Shen Qingyue, ¡°Bing¡¯er is still young; she just said a few wrong words. Did you have to make such a big scene, Qingyue?¡±


    ¡°At 23 years old, she¡¯s still considered young, a spoiled child?¡± Shen Qingyue coldly sneered, ¡°Even if she¡¯s a spoiled child, she has to take responsibility for her words!¡±


    Shen Qingyue pushed the door and went out, only to see Qin Zhen standing by the car across the street, right in her line of sight.


    Shen Qingyue naturally noticed him, but she had no intention of talking to him. She simply waved to her colleague and hailed a taxi.


    Feeling ignored, a nameless anger surged in Qin Zhen¡¯s heart. He walked over to Shen Qingyue¡¯s side and said, ¡°Shen Qingyue.¡±


    Impatiently turning her head, Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°What do you want now?¡±


    Qin Zhen was stung by her attitude. He did not actually have anything to say; he just wanted her to notice him. With a touch of displeasure in his tone, he asked, ¡°Do you have to speak to me in this tone?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re really amusing. You¡¯re the one who insisted oning to bother me!¡± Shen Qingyue did not even want to maintain a fake smile anymore. ¡°Mr. Qin, don¡¯t tell me you think we can still be friends even though we¡¯re divorced? Do we have to exchange pleasantries when we meet? Well, let me make it clear now, it¡¯s not possible! I consider my ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands dead. Please don¡¯te back from the dead asionally!¡±


    While Shen Qingyue was talking to Qin Zhen, her colleague had already gged down a taxi. Seeing this, Shen Qingyue got into the car with her colleague, pretending that Qin Zhen did not exist.


    ¡­


    On Saturday, Shen Qingyue went to the gym as usual.


    In the changing room, a few young women were chatting while changing their clothes, mentioning that a handsome new trainee hade to the gym¡­


    Shen Qingyue did not pay much attention, but then she realized that they were talking about Chi Ming!


    The man being discussed approached her and said, ¡°Little Yue, what a coincidence.¡±


    Shen Qingyue gave him a nce, ¡°Coincidence or not, you should know in your heart.¡±


    Chi Ming shamelessly said, ¡°Hehe, I dide to see you. You didn¡¯t message me all day yesterday.¡±


    ¡°Why are you so clingy? You¡¯ve been away for so long, don¡¯t you need to spend time with your parents? Chi Yan must be exhausted!¡± Shen Qingyue felt a bit helpless. Chi Ming used to be quite aloof.


    Shen Qingyue did not know that Chi Ming had been aloof in the past because he thought she liked Qin Zhen and preferred someone who was cold and indifferent. But when he realized that she only liked Qin Zhen, why pretend? It was time to be honest.


    Chi Ming blinked with a hint of grievance, ¡°Why don¡¯t you say that I missed you? How can you call that clingy?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not want to argue with him, so she quickly went to train. The fact that she could throw Ling Bing¡¯er out that day was also the result of her training; otherwise, she might have been at a?disadvantage.


    After finishing the training, Chen Ying came to pick up Shen Qingyue for lunch and saw Chi Ming talking andughing with her.


    ¡°Are you really in a rtionship with him?¡± Chen Ying asked with regret.


    Shen Qingyue sighed, ¡°Where did you hear that from?¡±


    Chen Ying did not care about the family affairs and naturally did not attend any business banquets. She sounded disappointed, ¡°He was so angry for you at the banquet the other night, and with so many people there, it spread. Sun Tian hasn¡¯t shown up these past few days¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue felt quite helpless, ¡°I¡¯m just here for no reason.¡±


    ¡°Hey, Sis! We can all see how Chi Ming treats you. Don¡¯t use him and then discard him like Qin Zhen, that scumbag. Can Qin Zhenpare to even one finger of Chi Ming? If you really don¡¯t like him, don¡¯t string him along and give him to me! I¡¯ll give this handsome man a home!¡± Chen Ying said bravely and resolutely.


    Shen Qingyue poked her forehead, ¡°Shut up. Having so many handsome men, you¡¯ll have a downfall sooner orter! I¡¯m going to change my clothes.¡±


    Chen Ying rubbed her face and then her forehead with her hand, muttering under her breath, ¡°Clearly can¡¯t let go, but still pretending to be indifferent.¡±


    After the group finished exercising, Chi Ming acted as a private driver and drove Shen Qingyue home. He looked at Shen Qingyue¡¯s figure, his gaze obsessive. At that moment, his phone rang; it was Fu Daoyu.


    [Chi Yan said you¡¯ve been trying to pursue his sister-inwtely. How¡¯s it going?]


    Chi Ming paused for a moment before replying: [Progress is too slow¡­ Tell me, if I were to lock her up and do this and that to her, would she resent me?]


    She did not acknowledge him and did not want to have anything to do with him. Was she still unable to let go of Qin Zhen? He was afraid that if he continued to go with the flow, she would run away just like back then!


    Fu Daoyu replied: [Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but our country has aplete set ofws! Shall I buy you a copy of the ¡®Compendium of Criminal Law¡¯?]


    Chi Ming replied, [Forget it, let¡¯s take it slowly.]

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    Chapter 34


    Nightfall, Shen Qingyue had just finished bathing when she picked up her phone to check for messages. She saw that Chi Ming had sent her a selfie. In the photo, the man had just finished showering, his hair slightly damp, covering a pair of peach blossom eyes. He appeared a bit less wicked and a bit more radiant.


    Shen Qingyue was speechless. Is he nning to seduce me with a change in tactics? She was about to reply when she received another message from Chen Ying.


    [Qingyue, there¡¯s a high school ss reunion tomorrow evening. Are you going? But Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er, that couple, will be there. I¡¯m afraid they¡¯ll ruin your mood.]


    Shen Qingyue: [It¡¯s fine. If I don¡¯t go, they might think I¡¯m afraid of them.]


    ¡­


    Shen Qingyue used to attend a private school where most students were from wealthy families. When she and Chen Ying arrived at the venue, many people had already arrived.


    During her school days, Shen Qingyue was lively and outgoing, and she had a decent circle of friends. As soon as she entered, a group of people gathered around her, chatting and reminiscing about their youthful days while joking about work.


    When Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er walked in hand in hand, the atmosphere instantly quieted down.


    The news of Shen Qingyue¡¯s divorce from Qin Zhen had made headlines for only a short time, so some of the younger ones were unaware of it.


    A girl asked Shen Qingyue softly, ¡°Why is Qin Zhen holding hands with Wei Jiu¡¯er? Is it now eptable for affairs to be so tant?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied calmly, ¡°We recently got divorced.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Qin Zhen, holding Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s hand, could not help but feel that when she uttered the word ¡°divorce,¡± it sounded somewhat harsh, even though it was the truth.


    The news of their divorce surprised their ssmates, and everyone naturally assumed a wealthy love triangle. However, divorce wasn¡¯t something to celebrate, so nobody pressed for more details.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s side was also lively.


    There was a white piano in the banquet hall, and someone started urging Wei Jiu¡¯er to perform. Back in high school, Wei Jiu¡¯er was a member of the music club and known as the piano princess of their school.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled shyly, ¡°It¡¯s been many years since I yed. Let¡¯s forget about it.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be modest, y a piece.¡±


    ¡°y a piece!¡±


    The crowd began to cheer, and Wei Jiu¡¯er maintained her smile but nced meaningfully at Shen Qingyue and suddenly shifted the focus to her. ¡°I went to Qin¡¯s house yesterday, and there¡¯s a piano in the living room. I assume it¡¯s Qingyue¡¯s. If she¡¯s been practicing, she should be better than me. Let her y.¡±


    Shen Qingyue chuckledzily, her voice carrying a hint ofziness. ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er, now that I¡¯m divorced from Qin Zhen, you won¡¯t be able to live without seeking attention, will you? Could it be that you like me? You keep trying to catch my attention every day. Who knows whose piano it is? Don¡¯t you know? Talking about extramarital affairs so lightly, isn¡¯t it pleasant to say?¡±


    The piano in the Qin family vi was the one Wei Jiu¡¯er often used in the school¡¯s music room. It belonged to the school, and initially, they did not want to sell it, but Qin Zhen paid 20 times the price to acquire it.


    Thinking back now, Shen Qingyue found it amusing. They were already married, yet Qin Zhen still indulged in self-admiration, sitting at the piano and reminiscing about his past romantic moments with Wei Jiu¡¯er. Wasn¡¯t he deliberately disgusting her? In her previous life, she endured it for three years. Damn, she surpassed the patience of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er pretended to be clueless. ¡°I just returned to the country recently; the whole affair was a misunderstanding! As for the piano, hasn¡¯t Zhen told me where it came from.¡±


    She turned her head and deliberately asked Qin Zhen, ¡°Zhen, did you buy that piano for Qingyue?¡±


    Qin Zhen pursed his lips slightly, looked down at her, and used that piano for three years, yet she forgot? He could not tell if she was pretending to be clueless or genuinely did not know. Suppressing the odd feeling in his heart, he replied, ¡°You used it throughout high school.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er appeared surprised and touched, with her expression perfectly controlled. ¡°Really? You¡¯ve been keeping it for me all this time?¡±


    For some reason, Qin Zhen felt a sense of aversion towards Wei Jiu¡¯er today. It seemed like there was something particrly fake and intangible about her. He could not see it or touch it. Suppressing his emotions, he said, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er nced provocatively at Shen Qingyue a few times. ¡°In that case, Qingyue probably can¡¯t y the piano anymore, so I¡­¡±


    ¡°Who said I can¡¯t?¡± Shen Qingyue smiled. ¡°I haven¡¯t touched the piano in the Qin family¡¯s home, but that¡¯s just because I find it disgusting. Anyone can y the piano, right?¡±


    Kids like them should at least learn a bit about high-end instruments, even if they were not proficient in them.


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er clearly did not believe her. In her impression, Shen Qingyue was just a love-struck girl who followed Qin Zhen everywhere. What could she do? She looked at Shen Qingyue with undisguised mockery in her eyes. ¡°Then why don¡¯t you give it a try?¡±


    Shen Qingyue remainedposed and calm. ¡°I might not be as good as Miss Wei, but why don¡¯t you show everyone first?¡±

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    Chapter 35


    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled even more brightly and said, ¡°Since Qingyue is so modest, then I¡¯ll go first.¡±


    She sat down at the piano, took a moment to gather her emotions, and her fingers began to move.


    Although ying the piano was just a hobby, she had been ying for a full eight years, so her technique was naturally not bad. However, she had gotten used to showing off, and ying the piano felt emotionless, almost mechanical and stiff.


    When the piece ended, everyone apuded.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er looked at Shen Qingyue with a proud expression on her face and said, ¡°It¡¯s your turn.¡±


    Shen Qingyue stood up, smoothed out the wrinkles on her skirt, and sat down on the soft stool. She sat up straight, with a slender swan-like neck, and her fair and delicate fingers lifted and fell, producing beautiful melodies.


    The melody had a calm and peaceful tone, and everyone present waspletely immersed in the lingering music. Even those who did not understand music could not snap out of it for a long time. Even Qin Zhen was somewhat stunned.


    He had known Shen Qingyue for so many years, but he never knew she could y the piano. It seemed like he did not really understand her.


    When the piece ended, the banquet hall erupted in thunderous apuse.


    ¡°Oh, Shen Qingyue is so good at ying the piano! Why haven¡¯t we seen it before?¡±


    ¡°Although I don¡¯t understand the piano, it still looks amazing.¡±


    ¡°If she didn¡¯t put all her energy into chasing men in the past, her skills would have been even better!¡± These words were spoken by someone who understood music, and it was a pity for Shen Qingyue.


    Listening to everyone¡¯s jokes and praises, Wei Jiu¡¯er clenched her teeth and reluctantlyplimented, ¡°Qingyue, you yed really well.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled brightly and said, ¡°It¡¯s just average, notparable to Miss Wei¡¯s eight years of practice.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was infuriated, and she turned to look at Qin Zhen, seeking constion. But she saw Qin Zhen staring at Shen Qingyue, just like everyone else!


    Shen Qingyue returned to Chen Ying¡¯s side, and Chen Ying raised her thumb generously and said, ¡°Awesome! I can see someone¡¯s face turning green, yet they¡¯re still trying to maintainposure. Their shamelessness can¡¯tpare.¡±


    Hearing this, Wei Jiu¡¯er red at Chen Ying secretly.


    Chen Ying simply flipped her middle finger at her.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er became even angrier. If she did not have to maintain a cultured image, she would have torn into Chen Ying already!


    A ssmate reminded, ¡°Chen Ying, can you tone it down a bit? Be careful not to get hit.¡±


    Chen Ying hooked her arm around Shen Qingyue¡¯s and said proudly, ¡°Both of us have fiery temperaments, who would dare to provoke me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue pushed her away and said, ¡°Sis, are you praising me or mocking me?¡±


    The ssmate said, ¡°But honestly, Qingyue, you had quite a temper in the past. I still remember in the summer vacation of our sophomore year when a troublemaker from outside the school kept bothering you. You brought people and gave him a good beating, and he never showed up again.¡±


    Another ssmate chimed in, ¡°With Qingyue¡¯s temper back then, if it wasn¡¯t for Grandpa Shen¡¯s restraint, you would have taken the school bully¡¯s position!¡±


    ¡°I agree with that. I feel like you¡¯ve be much more restrained now. Did you turn over a new leaf after getting married?¡± As soon as the person said that, they quickly covered their mouth.


    Shen Qingyue had just divorced, and she brought that up. Wasn¡¯t that poking at her wound? But she really felt that Shen Qingyue had be too gentle now. If it were Wei Jiu¡¯er with her sarcastic remarks from before, she would have received a p and been told to shut up.


    Shen Qingyue casually smiled and said, ¡°Back then, I was indulged by Grandpa, so I dared to act recklessly. In the past year, I¡¯ve been bullied in various ways every day, so naturally, my temper has be more restrained.¡±


    ¡°Who has the audacity to bully you? Grandpa Shen is still here. Aren¡¯t they afraid of getting their legs broken?¡±


    The people around them felt a bit awkward after hearing that.


    It was quite obvious whom Shen Qingyue was referring to. Qin Zhen had just divorced Shen Qingyue and immediately started apanying Wei Jiu¡¯er everywhere. Tonight, he was by Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s side the whole time and did not exchange a single word with Shen Qingyue. They were not blind, and they could see something.


    Everyone quickly shifted to other topics, after all, some choices were made by Shen Qingyue herself, and they had no right to say anything.


    ¡­


    After the event ended, Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying walked out together.


    The elevator doors were about to close when Chen Ying hurriedly ran over and held them open. As a result, she saw Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er inside.


    Chen Ying wanted to wait for the next elevator, but Shen Qingyue had already walked in, so she had no choice but to follow.


    Next to Wei Jiu¡¯er, a woman with heavy makeup suddenly asked her, ¡°When are you and President Qin getting married? Don¡¯t forget to inform me. It¡¯s the happy ending of a love affair. I must go and give my blessings.¡±


    The woman¡¯s name was Zhang Lili, and she was a good friend of Wei Jiu¡¯er in high school. By bringing up this topic suddenly, she wanted to make Shen Qingyue feel ufortable.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er looked at Qin Zhen with some shyness and said, ¡°I have just reconciled with Zhen. We don¡¯t have any ns for marriage at the moment. It depends on his arrangements, and I¡¯m ready anytime.¡±


    She looked at Qin Zhen with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

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    Chapter 36


    Qin Zhen had no intention of interrupting and remained silent, staring at the mirrored wall. Here, he could see the emotions of everyone behind him. Since the divorce, he had thought that Shen Qingyue would be unable to resist reconciling with him. But he discovered that Shen Qingyue seemed to havepletely rid herself of shackles. Even upon hearing that he was going to remarry, she showed no expression, not even a hint of sadness. Did she hide it so well, or had she truly let go?


    The elevator doors opened, and the group maintained a distance as they walked out.


    Zhang Lili spoke again, ¡°That¡¯s true. This matter can¡¯t be rushed. After all, it hasn¡¯t been long since President Qin¡¯s divorce.¡±


    She nced at Shen Qingyue on purpose and continued, ¡°Someone here is probably jealous of you. They spent ten years as apdog and ended up with nothing. Why let people look down on you?¡±


    Chen Ying could not bear it any longer and turned around abruptly. ¡°Zhang Lili! Don¡¯t pretend to have dignity!¡±


    Zhang Lili lifted her chin and said, ¡°Did I say something wrong? President Qin despises her, and it¡¯s obvious to everyone. Yet she shamelessly keeps circling around him. She even used money to separate Jiu¡¯er and President Qin. Since you all enjoy bullying others, why can¡¯t I speak up?¡±


    Chen Ying had a hot temper, as evidenced by her good rtionship with Shen Qingyue back in school, but before she could act, she saw Shen Qingyue suddenly turn around and pretend to swing her bag towards Zhang Lili¡¯s side!


    Zhang Lili was startled and hastily stepped back, but she lost her bnce and fell to the ground, tearing arge hole in her tight-fitting pencil skirt.


    ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t see someone behind me,¡± Shen Qingyue looked down at Zhang Lili with a sincere smile. ¡°Are you alright?¡±


    Zhang Lili was furious. ¡°Shen Qingyue! You did that on purpose!¡±


    A frosty smile appeared in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes. ¡°Yes, I did it on purpose. What can you do about it? Didn¡¯t you think you could say whatever you wanted without any consequences? I indeed didn¡¯t do anything to you, but you¡¯ve received what you deserve!¡±


    Zhang Lili pointed at Shen Qingyue and insulted her, ¡°You¡¯re a forsaken woman that no one wants! You¡­¡±


    ¡°Who said no one wants her?¡± Chi Ming walked out from behind Qin Zhen and the others, his gaze slightly cold. He arrivedte due to something else, and the first thing he saw was Shen Qingyue being bullied. He approached her, embracing her waist, and looked coldly at Zhang Lili. ¡°With her family background and appearance, even after the divorce, there will still be plenty of men begging for her. To be someone nobody wants, I think that phrase is morepatible with you!¡±


    Zhang Lili was rendered speechless by anger. Apart from her current disheveled appearance, even if she were not disheveled, she and Shen Qingyue were not on the same level.


    At this moment, Wei Jiu¡¯er finally spoke up, trying to mediate. ¡°We¡¯re all old ssmates; let¡¯s not spoil the atmosphere.¡±


    Chi Ming smiled and said, ¡°Wei Miss, you¡¯re still the same as before, always trying to y the peacemaker after the argument is over. Being ridiculed by everyone, your image as the pure and innocent one is truly remarkable.¡±


    A trace of fracture almost appeared in Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s gentle and kind?mask. Chi Ming was here to undermine her! She pretended to be wronged and said, ¡°Did someone tell you something that caused a misunderstanding about me?¡±


    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s useless to act pitiful in front of me. Go and pretend with the person next to you! He¡¯s stupid and blind, and he¡¯ll fall for your act. After all, no one wants you.¡± With that, Chi Ming ignored them and turned to Shen Qingyue. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded and called Chen Ying, leaving without looking back.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er wanted to exin to Qin Zhen that she was not what Chi Ming described, but when she turned her head, she saw Qin Zhen staring intently at Chi Ming¡¯s hand ced on Shen Qingyue¡¯s waist, his gaze dark.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er clenched her fists.


    After leaving the hotel, Chen Ying praised Chi Ming, saying, ¡°You¡¯ve be quite skilled at dealing with people after traveling for so many years! Where have you been? Give me some rmendations so that I can go too, and I won¡¯t be at a disadvantage next time.¡±


    Chi Mingughed and replied, ¡°Do you really need to travel? Your martial prowess is more than enough.¡±


    Chen Ying was speechless.


    Suddenly, Shen Qingyue stopped walking.


    Chi Ming also stopped and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Did you drop something?¡±


    Shen Qingyue leisurely replied, ¡°Your hand.¡±


    Chi Ming reluctantly withdrew his hand. He was discovered so quickly. He had originally nned to take advantage of this situation to hug her.


    ¡­


    On Monday morning, there was a board meeting, and it did not take long for an old figure to challenge Shen Qingyue.


    ¡°Miss Shen, I heard that you persuaded Mr. Shen to agree to your participation in Project Suburb One and even n to build a building there? Who are you going to sell it to in such a remote location? I disagree with investing in the suburbs.¡± Zhao, who was aligned with Shen Yiyue¡¯s side, spoke.


    He could only benefit financially by sticking with Shen Yiyue, as Shen Yiyue was foolish, self-righteous, and easy to control. When Shen Jun passed away, dealing with Shen Yiyan would be a piece of cake, and then Zhao¡¯s family¡¯s group would take over.


    During this short period, he had been keeping a close eye on Shen Qingyue. Although he did not see her as much of a threat, just the fact that she was Shen Jun¡¯s legitimate granddaughter meant he could not let her smoothly execute projects!

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    Chapter 37


    Shen Qingyue was modest and courteous, but her attitude was firm. ¡°I am determined to proceed with this project. If it incurs any losses, I will personally take full responsibility.¡±


    Recently, she had undertaken several projects, but the response from the suburban project was the most significant.


    President Zhao furiously retorted, ¡°You need to offer up some contingency! Old Shen¡¯s money belongs to the group, and what belongs to the group belongs to everyone! When you spend his money, you¡¯re spending our money!¡±


    The others echoed his sentiments.


    ¡°When did the money in my pocket be yours?¡± Shen Jun, sitting at the head of the table, spoke up, instantly quieting the meeting room. He continued, ¡°Even if there are real losses, it¡¯s still my money that¡¯s being lost! If anyone is dissatisfied, they can sell their shares to me, and I¡¯ll buy them!¡±


    Clearly, at this meeting, everyone fell silent.


    ¡­


    ¡°You¡¯re saying that Shen Qingyue will also participate in the bidding for Project Suburb One?¡± Qin Zhen was somewhat surprised to receive this news. The development value of that area was not significant. He had acquired it primarily because of its low price, with the intention of transforming it into an industrial park, which suited him perfectly. But the Shen family did not have such ns. They did not even establish factories. Could they really afford to buy thatnd without suffering losses?


    His assistant nodded, saying, ¡°It is said that Miss Shen has already started having people work on this project. She has a strong purpose.¡±


    Qin Zhen furrowed his brows and said, ¡°I see. You may leave now.¡±


    The assistant left.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er walked in, casually asking, ¡°I heard you discussing Qingyue just now?¡±


    Qin Zhen responded with a grunt, ¡°I have set my sights on a piece ofnd in the suburbs. It seems that Shen Qingyue is also interested. With her involvement, it¡¯s possible that I may not secure that piece ofnd.¡±


    The value of thatnd was not high to begin with; it was meant for building factories, and he had the financial means to do so. Acquiring thatnd was almost a done deal. However, with Shen Qingyue¡¯s interference, it was no longer certain.


    A calcting gleam shed in Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes as she asked, ¡°Is thatnd crucial for thepany?¡±


    ¡°Not necessarily essential, but it¡¯s challenging to find something as cheap as that,¡± Qin Zhen rubbed his forehead and stood up. ¡°Let¡¯s go have dinner first.¡±


    ¡­


    As the auction day drew nearer, Qin Zhen felt a growing sense of unease. If he failed to secure Project Suburb One, buying another piece ofnd would cost him a lot more money. This was not something that could be resolved with just one or two hundred million. After careful consideration, he decided to arrange a meeting with Shen Qingyue. He had already heard that her persistent actions within the Shen Group were causing dissatisfaction. By adding fuel to the fire, he might be able to shake her resolve.


    Shen Qingyue was reading through the bidding documents when she nced at her phone and saw an unfamiliar number. She answered, ¡°Who is this?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Qin Zhen.¡±


    Upon hearing Qin Zhen¡¯s name, Shen Qingyue immediately hung up and blocked his number without hesitation. She did not want to exchange a single word with her ex-husband. She hade to realize that Qin Zhen was probably not in his right mind.


    However, shortly after, her assistant entered the room. ¡°President Shen, President Qin called. He wants me to inform you that he would like to meet you in person to discuss Project Suburb One.¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°Tell him that I have already made up my mind about thatnd. There¡¯s nothing to discuss between him and me.¡±


    The assistant nodded and said, ¡°Understood.¡±


    However, within a short while, Shen Qingyue¡¯s phone rang again. Her reflex was to hang up, but she noticed that it was Shen Xiang calling.


    She answered the call, and Shen Xiang said, ¡°Qingyue, there¡¯s an event at Qingxue School tomorrow. She¡¯s going to perform on stage. Why don¡¯t youe and cheer for your sister? Show her some support.¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m busy with work. You can go by yourselves,¡± Shen Qingyue had no interest in Shen Qingxue¡¯s matters. Especially when the entire Shen family extended an invitation, it definitely would not be anything good.


    Shen Xiang said, ¡°It¡¯s alright if you can¡¯t make it. It won¡¯t dy you. Qingxue¡¯s performance is in the evening. I¡¯ve already talked to Grandfather, and he has agreed. Our entire family will be there tomorrow night.¡±


    Since Shen Jun had agreed, Shen Qingyue had no choice but to attend. What if he was being swayed again by her grandfather¡¯s influence? She rubbed her temples and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll see you tomorrow night.¡±


    Qin Zhen, on the other hand, received such a response and felt displeased. He decided to personally go and find Shen Qingyue. However, just as he put on his suit jacket, he received a call from Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    After returning to the country, Wei Jiu¡¯er had been staying in a hotel for about half a month. Today, she finally found a house and invited him toe and take a look.


    After hesitating for a moment, Qin Zhen decided to go. When he arrived at the apartment where Wei Jiu¡¯er lived, he found that Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s mother, Wei Caihong, was also present. His brows furrowed, but he quickly concealed his difort.


    Wei Caihong greeted Qin Zhen warmly, engaging in small talk for a while before getting to the point. ¡°President Qin, now that you have reconciled with Jiu¡¯er, when are you nning to get engaged? It would put both families at ease if you make the decision sooner.¡±

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    Chapter 38


    Qin Zhen frowned, ¡°Jiu¡¯er and I have only been together for a little over half a month. It¡¯s too early for an engagement.¡±


    Wei Caihong continued, ¡°You¡¯ve been in a rtionship with Jiu¡¯er for so many years. Even if you get married now, it wouldn¡¯t be abrupt, right? Jiu¡¯er has suffered for so many years while you were alone overseas. You can¡¯t pretend not to know about it¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s tone was somewhat impatient. He did not like being pressured and said directly, ¡°It was her own choice to go abroad for further studies! What do I know?¡±


    Wei Caihong choked, ¡°Then¡­ her inability to return for a year was because your ex-wife caused her to be cklisted at the customs¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen replied, ¡°You just said it was done by my ex-wife. What does that have to do with me? I just got divorced, it¡¯s not suitable to get engaged. Let¡¯s talk about thister.¡±


    Wei Caihong fell silent.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er, who had been hiding in the kitchen, pretended not to know what was happening in the living room and walked out slowly, saying, ¡°Zhen, I cooked a few dishes. Let¡¯s eat.¡±


    The meal was consumed in silence, and regardless of what Wei Jiu¡¯er said, Qin Zhen maintained a cold expression.


    After dinner, Wei Jiu¡¯er walked Qin Zhen to the door and held his hand, saying, ¡°Zhen, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t expect my mom to bring up this matter. She just wanted to meet you¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen examined her, trying to discern the sincerity in her words. In fact, Mother Qin initially opposed his rtionship with Wei Jiu¡¯er because of Wei Caihong¡¯s influence. When Wei Caihong married her current husband, some unfavorable rumors circted, and Qin¡¯s mother cared about reputation, so she naturally did not want Wei Jiu¡¯er, a pseudo-socialite, as her daughter-inw.


    However, Qin Zhen was well aware that those things were done by Wei Caihong and had nothing to do with Wei Jiu¡¯er. Since her father passed away when she was young and life was difficult, he cherished her a lot. But he genuinely disliked some of Wei Caihong¡¯s actions.


    Moreover, he always felt that Wei Caihong was deliberately brought in by Wei Jiu¡¯er to test him. Since the incident where Wei Jiu¡¯er pretended to be injured, he couldn¡¯t trust her aspletely as before.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes turned red, ¡°Zhen, don¡¯t you believe me? Apart from the fake injury incident, I have never lied to you. Just because of that one thing, are you going to give up on mepletely?¡±


    Qin Zhen hesitated for a while but still pulled her into his arms,forting her softly, ¡°How could that be¡­?¡±


    Although he said so, the doubts in his heart remained. Even if she had deceived him, he still had an obligation to protect her for the rest of her life. She had saved him, and that was something he should do.


    ¡­


    Shen Qingxue was a senior student majoring in performing arts. She had managed to secure the lead role in a mini-drama on the day of the university¡¯s anniversary celebration by pulling some strings.


    Shen Qingxue entered the dressing room and greeted Ling Bing¡¯er. Ling Bing¡¯er was her junior, and they had met at a family banquet when Shen Qingyue was still married to Qin Zhen. They had be friends because of Shen Qingyue, and Ling Bing¡¯er also participated in this performance.


    After a while, Shen Yi¡¯an entered with a professional makeup artist. The other students were doing their own makeup, but Shen Qingxue had hired a makeup artist, a renowned one at that, which made others envious.


    Shen Qingxue felt proud inside.


    However, Shen Yi¡¯an didn¡¯t care how proud she was and reminded her, ¡°Be seriouster. Since you want Grandpa Bo to invest in your film and make your debut, you can¡¯t miss this opportunity.¡±


    Shen Qingxue confidently replied, ¡°You can trust my acting skills.¡±


    Shen Yiyan did not trust her at all. He knew how terrible her acting skills were. But in order to earn more money, he hired a professional acting teacher for her, hoping for some improvement.


    ¡­


    When Shen Qingyue and Shen Jun arrived at the venue, half of the people had already gathered in the auditorium.


    The Shen family arrived early and upied a row of seats. As they entered, they noticed someone sitting next to her grandfather! Had someone installed a GPS tracker on her?


    However, Shen Jun was delighted, ¡°Chi Ming?¡±


    Chi Ming looked up and also became stunned. This time, he was not pretending, ¡°Grandfather Shen, hello.¡± He


    hade to support his younger brother.


    However, soon Shen Qingyue also realized that Chi Ming might not havee for her this time because one of the emcees was Chi Ming¡¯s younger brother, Chi Yan.


    People continued to enter the auditorium, filling up all the seats. Only a few empty seats remained on the right side of Chi Ming. He took out his phone and took a few pictures to send to his parents. In the darkness, two people came over.


    The voice of the woman sounded somewhat familiar, ¡°Excuse me, are these seats taken?¡±


    Chi Ming casually replied, ¡°No one is sitting here.¡±


    After answering, he realized that it was Wei Jiu¡¯er and Qin Zhen! Damn it, what a bad omen.

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    Chapter 39


    The door of the auditorium was at the back, facing away from the seats, and with dim lighting, neither Qin Zhen nor Wei Jiu¡¯er noticed the familiar person sitting here. It was only after they sat down that they discovered Shen Qingyue. Looking around, they realized that everyone sitting here was from the Shen family.


    Qin Zhen pursed his thin lips. Shen Qingyue had actually brought Chi Ming to meet her parents?


    Wei Jiu¡¯er also noticed Shen Qingyue and turned to Qin Zhen, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s find another ce.¡±


    Qin Zhen replied, ¡°Let¡¯s sit here.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er tightened her grip on her bag and fell silent.


    The performances of the drama department were scheduled towards the end, and Shen Qingyue thought she had arrivedte, but she still had to wait for a long time, feeling drowsy with her head swaying.


    Chi Ming chuckled lightly, reaching out and gently pulling her closer, letting her rest her head on his shoulder.


    Qin Zhen was seated next to Chi Ming and caught sight of his subtle actions. He lowered his voice and warned, ¡°Don¡¯t touch her!¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Old ¡®ex-husband,¡¯ I advise you to mind your own business!¡±


    He did not do much when Shen Qingyue cared about Qin Zhen in the past, but now, he might actually lose control and do something to this old ex-husband. He was never a good person! The only kindness he had was given to Shen Qingyue.


    Qin Zhen felt annoyed, but he truly had no right to interfere with Shen Qingyue anymore. He tried hard not to pay attention to the two people beside him but could not control himself.


    When Shen Qingyue woke up again, it was almost time for the performances of the drama department. It was strange because she usually slept peacefully, so how did she end up leaning on Chi Ming? She whispered to him, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for leaning on you. Is your shoulder sore?¡±


    Upon hearing her question, Chi Ming smiled with a twinkle in his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s a little sore. I can¡¯t move. How will youpensate me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue immediately gave him a re. ¡°Move around on your own for blood cirction.¡±


    Chi Ming looked disappointed. ¡°Alright then. I¡¯ve only been leaned on by you for a little over an hour; I can endure it.¡±


    Seeing his dejected appearance, Shen Qingyue suddenly felt a strong sense of self-reproach. ¡°Let me give you a massage!¡±


    Chi Ming instantly brightened up, revealing a big smile with his white teeth. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue thought to herself, ¡®I shouldn¡¯t have asked. I feel like I¡¯ve been cheated.¡¯


    She realized that she had walked the path paved by Chi Ming the most.


    Qin Zhen, who had been watching the whole time, wanted to strangle the scheming man with two-faced personalities beside him!


    Finally, it was time for the performances of the drama department.


    Well, even though Shen Qingyue had a premonition, she did not expect it to be this terrible. While other performers had slightly inexperienced lines and acting skills, they were still decent as students. The problemy with the lead actress, Shen Qingxue. Her lines were stiff, and she put too much effort into her acting, resulting in an awkward performance that made her want to dig a hole and hide.


    However, Shen Xiang seemed satisfied. ¡°Big Brother, I think Qingxue is fully capable of being the protagonist in a y.¡±


    As soon as he said that, Shen Qingyue instantly understood. In the previous life, she was not in the Shen family and naturally did not witness this performance. However, she heard about Shen Xiang investing in Shen Qingxue¡¯s film and it turned out to be aplete failure.


    Not only did the film fail to make any profit, but Shen Qingxue¡¯s acting was also ridiculed byizens. Moreover, she even had an affair with the male lead, who happened to be married! The reputation of the Shen family was tarnished.


    However, Shen Qingxue was persistent. She believed that people did not understand her acting style and asked Shen Xiang to invest in her again. Shen Xiang was always lenient towards his family, and besides, he had no shortage of money, so he naturally did not refuse. As a result, it ended in another financial failure.


    Shen Xiang did not understand acting, so he asked Shen Qingyue, ¡°What do you think?¡±


    Shen Qingyue spoke frankly, ¡°Her foundation in lines is weak, and her acting skills are not even on par with a freshman. I suggest she change majors.¡±


    Chi Ming could not help butugh.


    Shen Xiang¡¯s face turned unpleasant. ¡°You don¡¯t understand; don¡¯t speak nonsense. Qingxue will definitely win first ce.¡±


    ¡°If she can win first ce, either the judges are blind, or you paid them,¡± Shen Qingyue replied nonchntly.


    Shen Xiang became anxious. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?! The judges are definitely fair and impartial!¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow. Was her guess correct?


    Sure enough, the first ce went to the performance from the drama department!


    Shen Xiang proudly said, ¡°See, professionals are always better. They have better taste than some amateurs.¡±

 Chapter 40

    Chapter 40


    Shen Qingyue slowly raised her hand and said, ¡°I suspect there¡¯s a problem with the judging process. If this performance can take first ce in the Department of Performing Arts, then I seriously question how your school¡¯s performing arts teachers graduated. Teaching like this, isn¡¯t it misleading the students?¡±


    Shen Xiang became anxious, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you¡­¡±


    However, before he could finish, a student stood up and loudly eximed, ¡°The judges must have a problem! What was that performance by the Department of Performing Arts? I¡¯m from the Department of Computer Science, and I can deliver lines better than her acting.¡±


    With a starting point, those who were previously hesitant to speak up now found the courage to voice their opinions. The protest grew louder and louder. Under the pressure, the judges decided to redo the rankings.


    This time, it was fair and just, and none of the Department of Performing Arts¡¯s works made it to the top ten.


    Shen Qingyue turned and smiled, ¡°Uncle, thank you for inviting me and Grandpa to witness such a great show! The judging process behind the scenes is much better than what Shen Qingxue performed.¡±


    Shen Xiang took a deep breath and looked at Shen Jun, ¡°Big Brother, Qingxue is already a senior. If you invest in a y for her to try, maybe she just didn¡¯t perform well today¡­¡±


    Shen Jun interrupted, ¡°With Qingxue¡¯s acting skills, she still needs more practice.¡±


    The entire Shen family was speechless. Damn it, Shen Qingyue is really suppressing them, isn¡¯t she?


    On the backstage, students from the Department of Performing Arts changed their clothes and discussed going to celebrate. Because Shen Qingxue was not discreet and had already told her ssmates that she was guaranteed first ce.


    So they did not pay attention to the results and instead ttered Shen Qingxue.


    However, when they came out after changing their clothes, they saw the Department of Performing Arts¡¯s teacher with an angry face. ¡°Why are you stillughing?! Because of you, our department has be aughingstock!¡±


    She had initially opposed bribing the judges, but Shen Qingxue had connections, and she could not do anything about it. She had to endure it. She never expected it would be such a big issue, and now people even suspected the integrity of the Department of Performing Arts¡¯s teachers!


    Shen Qingxue was stunned, ¡°How is that possible?¡±


    At that moment, Shen Yiyan called her and exined the situation to her. Furious, she threw her phone on the ground.


    She was not finished with Shen Qingyue!!!


    ¡­


    When they left the auditorium, it was already dark outside.


    There were students selling snacks, and Shen Qingyue stopped. During her student days, she often went to eat at roadside stalls with her ssmates. Later, Qin Zhen said that it was embarrassing to eat at roadside stalls, so she stopped doing it for his sake.


    Chi Ming followed her gaze and asked, ¡°Do you want to eat?¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded.


    Shen Jun quickly responded, ¡°Qingyue, you go with Chi Ming. I¡¯ll wait for you in the car.¡±


    After saying that, he secretly made a gesture of encouragement toward Chi Ming.


    Chi Ming mouthed, ¡®Thank you!¡¯


    The small square was filled with all kinds of greasy and spicy foods. Shen Qingyue ordered more than 200 skewers of grilled meat and paid before waiting.


    Chi Ming looked at the food rolling on the ckened grill and was taken aback. The students¡¯ skills seemed a bit average. He could not help but say, ¡°It¡¯s my first time eating this kind of grilled meat.¡±


    He wondered if it would cause food poisoning.


    Shen Qingyue thought he liked it and was afraid it was not enough, so she added another hundred yuan.


    Chi Ming thought to himself, ¡®Is Qingyue trying to poison me?¡¯


    During the wait, Chi Ming received a phone call. He nced at the caller ID and moved to the side.


    The call connected, and an annoyed voice came from the other end, ¡°Where are you? Weren¡¯t you supposed to take me out for a big meal?¡±


    Chi Ming fell silent. He had forgotten about Chi Yan. Then he looked at the skewers of meat and said directly, ¡°Come to the small square. Your sister-inw ordered grilled meat, and I¡¯ll treat you!¡±


    Chi Yan fell silent for a moment. ¡°Are you avoiding eating alone?¡±


    The air became quiet for a few seconds, and Chi Yan continued, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you saying anything?¡±


    ¡°Your sister-inw called me. I¡¯ll hang up first.¡± Chi Ming hung up the phone. But when he turned around, he realized that his big wife was nowhere to be seen!


    By thekeside.


    ¡°What do you want to say now?¡± Shen Qingyue crossed her arms and looked at the person in front of her.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes darkened, ¡°You brought Chi Ming to meet Mr. Shen?¡±


    Shen Qingyue squinted her eyes, ¡°You brought me here just to talk about that? It¡¯s none of your business whom I bring to meet my parents. Howe you always fail to understand your position?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s heart was suddenly gripped by something, ¡°Are you saying I¡¯m an outsider?¡±


    ¡°Then what, an insider?¡± Shen Qingyue retorted, ¡°Do you want me to show you the divorce certificate again?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned gloomy, and he remained silent for a while. ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for ten years. I¡¯m just kindly reminding you. We just got divorced, and you¡¯re already introducing someone to your parents. I¡¯ve done some investigation. The previous business of the Chi family wasn¡¯t honorable, and a person like him¡­¡±

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    Chapter 41: A Stupid Thought


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    Shen Qingyue interrupted him, ¡°What kind of person is Chi Ming? I know better than you! If we¡¯re talking about family business, is your Qin family¡¯s behavior praiseworthy? Aren¡¯t you afraid of choking on your words? And as for your so-called well-intentioned reminder, it¡¯sughable. You, who had an affair within the marriage, are now talking to me about kindness? Are you worthy?¡±


    If Qin Zhen had even a trace of consideration for her, how could he have caused the Shen family to lose everything? He slept with Wei Jiu¡¯er while still married to her, and let Wei Jiu¡¯er bear his child. He unted it in front of her, his legal wife¡­


    Thinking of everything that happened in the previous life, Shen Qingyue closed her eyes heavily, forcing herself not to think anymore! Because every time she thought about it, she felt nothing but hatred. The pain and suffering Qin Zhen brought to her were the only memories she had. She had been blind. Even if this man were to die in front of her now, she could not forgive him. She did not want to fall back into the pain of the past; she wanted to live her life anew!


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth fiercely, veins popping on his forehead in anger. ¡°Are you still audacious enough to say these things to me? Haven¡¯t you done anything to betray me? Between us, who betrayed whom first? Do you have any qualifications to use me? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve forgotten what happened five years ago! I¡¯m telling you, I¡¯ll never forget it in my entire life!¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked back at him again, growing increasingly impatient. ¡°What happened five years ago? Are you out of things to say now? Are you starting trouble?¡±


    Qin Zhen sneered, ¡°Do you still have the audacity to y dumb? Five years ago, you left me¡­¡±


    ¡°Zhen!¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er suddenly appeared, interrupting their conversation. ¡°We should go back, but I can¡¯t find Bing¡¯er. Her phone is also unreachable. Could something have happened to her?¡±


    Qin Zhen nced at Shen Qingyue again, without saying a word, and left with Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    However, they did not notice that Ling Bing¡¯er, whom they were searching for, was watching them not far away.


    Shen Qingxue was almost driven mad with anger tonight, losing all face. Several elders from the Shen family had been summoned by the principal to discuss the bribery of teachers. If not handled properly, everyone in the school would know about it tomorrow. But things had not improved at all. Today¡¯s party had already be widely known.


    Ling Bing¡¯er followed Shen Qingxue to thekeside to rx and also to wait for Shen Qingxue¡¯s family, hoping to find another way to deal with this matter. Unexpectedly, she saw Shen Qingyue here!


    Ling Bing¡¯er and Shen Qingyue already had old grievances, and she sneered, ¡°Shen Qingyue is really attracting attention now. Do you really want to see her continue to be so proud? Both of you are Shen family¡¯s youngdies, but at this moment, she¡¯s not as ¡®famous¡¯ as you!¡±


    Shen Qingxue¡¯s expression grew even uglier. ¡°Just say what you want to say quickly. No need to babble.¡±


    ¡°You go and push her into the water. Even though the weather is nice today,


    that artificialke isn¡¯t clean; it¡¯s covered in algae¡­ When she falls in, what kind of image will she have left? I¡¯ll record a video and upload it online for everyone to see her beauty!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er looked at Shen Qingxue with a smile. After all, she wouldn¡¯t be involved in the matter in the end. If anyone was to me, it would be Shen Qingyue herself, and even her own sister wouldn¡¯t help her.


    Shen Qingxue¡¯s eyes lit up, immediately agreeing, ¡°That¡¯s not enough! I remember there are a few homeless people on West Street. Go find them, and when the timees, let them save her¡­¡±


    Just as they were getting more and more excited about their n, about to witness the destruction of Shen Qingyue¡¯s reputation¡­ Chi Ming stepped forward, blocking their way.


    ¡°Misses, appearances reflect the heart. Having such a malicious heart is truly ugly!¡± Themplight illuminated half of his face in the dimness, making it difficult to discern his emotions.


    Shen Qingyue was startled by the sudden appearance of the person, especially since he discovered what she was nning to do. Her instinct was to run away. After all, the school was so big, who could find her?


    But she did not expect Ling Bing¡¯er to grab hold of her. Ling Bing¡¯er gave her a reassuring look, then turned to look at Chi Ming, a look of insolence on her face. ¡°Who do you think you are? Do you live by the seaside? Why do you interfere so much? I warn you, mind your own business, or else we¡¯ll shout harassment! This is a school, we are students here. What good do you think you can achieve?¡±


    They were in a rtively secluded area, with few people nearby and blind spots in the surveince cameras. If Ling Bing¡¯er really caused a scene, Chi Ming could not be sure how it would turn out. In the end, he would be the one causing trouble.


    Seeing Chi Ming remain silent, Ling Bing¡¯er thought she had sessfully intimidated him.. But she did not expect him to suddenly smile!

 Chapter 42 - 42: Shen Qingyue Can’t Stay Anymore

    Chapter 42: Shen Qingyue Can¡¯t Stay Anymore


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    Despite the dim lighting in this ce, Ling Bing¡¯er was still captivated by this man¡¯s smile¡­ But in the next second, she saw Chi Ming lift his leg and kick Ling Bing¡¯er directly into the artificialke.


    Shen Qingxue was pulled by Ling Bing¡¯er and, due to inertia, also fell in.


    The water in this artificialke was not deep enough to drown anyone, but it was neglected and dirty due to its secluded location. Both of them choked on a few mouthfuls of water, their heads covered in a greenish color¡­


    Chi Ming paid no further attention to them and turned around to go find Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue vaguely heard themotion over there and saw Chi Ming approaching. She asked, ¡°Why are people shouting on the path you came from? What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Chi Ming smiled innocently, ¡°You misheard, they were just arguing. Don¡¯t worry about it.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not think much of it. ¡°Oh, then let¡¯s go back and have skewers¡­¡±


    When Shen Qingxue and Ling Bing¡¯er finally crawled out of theke, they were a mess. They looked like a few beggars short of what they had nned for Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingxue was taken away by the Shen family, her face looking unpleasant. Ling Bing¡¯er was taken by Qin Zhen to Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s ce, which was closer to the school.


    Qin Zhen watched Ling Bing¡¯er, who was crying, enter the bathroom and then took his leave, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve already talked to Bing¡¯er¡¯s parents. She¡¯ll be in your care tonight. I have something to attend to, so I¡¯ll leave first.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er obediently nodded, reassuring Qin Zhen. But after he left, her face immediately turned gloomy. Thinking back to what happened by theke tonight, she felt her heart pounding. If she had been even a littlete, that incident would have been unavoidable¡­


    She used her status as a lifesaver to get close to Qin Zhen and bind his heart tightly to her! But Qin Zhen was a man with a strong sense of male chauvinism, extremely proud, and he detested deception and betrayal the most. In other words, he could do wrong to others, but others could not wrong him! Once an unscrupulous man like him made up his mind, she would have nothing.


    In the past, Qin Zhen trusted herpletely. Even if Shen Qingyue told him the truth, she did not have to worry about Qin Zhen believing her. Qin Zhen would even think that Shen Qingyue was cunning and deceitful, intentionally deceiving him. But now, Qin Zhen¡¯s trust in her was not as strong as before. If Shen Qingyue were to reveal the truth, Qin Zhen would definitely investigate what happened back then!


    Shen Qingyue, this time bomb cannot be ignored¡­ Shen Qingyue, don¡¯t me me. Heaven and earth will perish if people don¡¯t act for themselves!


    ¡°Sister-inw, where do I put the dirty clothes?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er finished bathing and came out of the bathroom, her emotions already under control. Tonight was all because of Shen Qingyue, and she would not let that wretch off the hook!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er collected her thoughts and put on a smile, saying, ¡°Just behind the door.¡±


    She picked up a hairdryer and considerately said, ¡°How did you and Shen


    Qingxue end up falling into the water together? What happened?¡±


    With an unpleasant expression, Ling Bing¡¯er said, ¡°It¡¯s all because of Shen Qingyue! I had nned to y a little prank on her and hadn¡¯t even gone to find her yet, but then an unknown man came out of nowhere and kicked us into the water without a word! Don¡¯t let me see him again, or I won¡¯t let him off the hook!¡±


    ¡°An unknown man?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er thought of something, opened her phone¡¯s photo album, and took out a picture of Shen Qingyue sitting together with Chi Ming tonight. ¡°Is it this man?¡±


    ¡°Let me see¡­ Yes, that¡¯s him!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er was both excited and angry, carefully looking at the photo for a long time before raising her voice, ¡°Who is he? Sister-inw, do you know him?¡±


    Wei Ju¡¯er¡¯s gaze slightly changed, and she said, ¡°Well¡­ He¡¯s currently Shen Qingyue¡¯s lover.¡±


    ¡°Shen Qingyue¡¯s lover? No wonder he dared to treat us like that! A pair of wretched people!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er said angrily.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er let out a sigh, ¡°Qingyue, really, she was the one who asked for the divorce, and now she¡¯s up to something again? Intentionally snatching Zhen¡¯s project and then causing trouble for you¡­¡±


    She realized she had said something she should not have and quickly covered her mouth, looking flustered.


    Ling Bing¡¯er immediately pressed for answers, ¡°Sister-inw, what project are you talking about?¡±


    The Ling family relied on the Qin family for survival, and almost everything was tied to the Qin Corporation. If the Qin Corporation was affected, she would be even more anxious.


    Hearing this, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s lips curved slightly. Indeed, Ling Bing¡¯er was a useful tool, just as effective as ever.


    Shen Qingyue returned home, finished bathing, and was about to apply a facial mask and lie down when Chen Ying sent her a message.


    [Qingyue, are you free tomorrow night? Apany me on a blind date, I can¡¯t stand my mother nagging anymore..]

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    Chapter 43: Several Matchmakings a Day


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    Chen Ying originally wanted her older brother, Chen Song, to apany her, but Chen Song¡¯s attitude had been a bit off since he heard about her blind date yesterday. Although he still treated her gently, his smile seemed forced. Thinking that he might be under a lot of work pressure recently, she decided not to bother her brother.


    Shen Qingyue: [Why do you suddenly want to go on a blind date? Didn¡¯t your parents agree to let you freely pursue love?]


    Chen Ying: [They did agree! Maybe they¡¯re going through menopause again recently and want me to get married quickly.]


    Shen Qingyue:


    Regarding Chen¡¯s family matters, Shen Qingyue could not say much. Chen Song was the adopted child of the Chen family and had consciously chosen not to be involved in the family business. Chen¡¯s parents still wanted to find a reliable person for Chen Ying to manage the family enterprise. So, in Shen Qingyue¡¯s opinion, Chen Ying¡¯s desire for a carefree life would notst long, and the Chen parents would not agree to it.


    After Chen Ying sent the time and location, she added a sentence: [Remember to bring Chi Ming! I want to make the blind date partner feel anxious about their appearance and crush their psychological defense! As a person who aims to conquer the world, how can I be tied down to one tree?]


    Shen Qingyue:


    In any case, Shen Qingyue still cooperated with her best friend¡¯s actions and specially dressed up Chi Ming, attracting 100 percent of the attention along the way.


    Although he was apanying someone else on a blind date, Chi Ming¡¯s mood was still quite good as he had never experienced Shen Qingyue asking him to do these things before.


    But when Chi Ming saw Fu Daoyu in the restaurant, both of them were dumbfounded.


    Neither of the two women noticed the strange atmosphere between the two men.


    However, Chen Ying carefully tugged at Shen Qingyue¡¯s sleeve and leaned in close to her ear. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this man to be quite good-looking.¡±


    Shen Qingyue ruthlessly struck her down. ¡°Most scumbags are good-looking, just like Qin Zhen.¡±


    Chen Ying said, ¡°¡­ His car is expensive too.¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°Your brother¡¯s car is more expensive than his! And who knows if this guy bought it himself or if it was bought by his family.¡±


    Chen Ying muttered, ¡°¡­ He¡¯s quite polite, very gentlemanly.¡± Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Saying ¡®hello¡¯ is considered polite and gentlemanly?¡±


    Chen Ying pouted. ¡°Why are you always picking on his ws?¡±


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Huh, didn¡¯t you say you didn¡¯t want to go on a blind date? Now that you see a handsome guy, your attitude changes?¡±


    Chen Ying said, ¡°Darling, did you forget about my goals? Conquering the world, isn¡¯t this just a speck of dust in the universe?¡±


    Shen Qingyue frowned. ¡°¡­ I fell for your tricks! Anyway, you handle it yourself. This is a blind date arranged by your parents. It¡¯s not something you can bring into your harem.¡±


    Chen Ying fell silent. Indeed, even though her parents did not mention the person¡¯s background, it was probably not an ordinary family! She absolutely could not get herself into trouble just because of momentary attraction.


    Shen Qingyue smiled. ¡°Mr. Fu, I apologize. Chen Ying just finished another blind date, so we arrivedte.¡±


    Fu Daoyu, who had just recovered from the eye contact with Chi Ming, heard the impactful words and smirked. ¡°Miss Chen has other blind dates too?¡±


    Chen Ying nodded sadly. ¡°Yes, five blind dates in one day, morning, noon, and evening, and I have to do two more in the evening. It¡¯s more exhausting than my work. ¡±


    For a moment, Fu Daoyu did not know how to respond. He dryly said, ¡°You¡¯re quite busy.¡±


    However, he also realized that their interests aligned¡ªthey both did not want to go on blind dates! He coughed and cleared his throat. ¡°Miss Chen, let¡¯s be honest. It seems like you don¡¯t want to go on blind dates either. How about we pretend to cooperate and fool both sets of parents? Let¡¯s pause this blind date thing, shall we?¡±


    Chen Ying was moved and immediately grabbed his hand. ¡°You¡¯re such a good person!¡±


    She even prepared to touch him a bit more. He was really touchable¡­


    Fu Daoyu was speechless.


    Finally, this somewhat absurd blind date came to an end.


    Chen Ying, along with a few others, returned home. She wanted to prove that today¡¯s blind date was a sess¡ªshe and Fu Daoyu had clicked! There was no need to continue with blind dates.


    As they entered the house, Chen Song happened toe downstairs. He had a smile on his face, as elegant as always, but his eyshes trembled slightly when he saw Chen Ying and Fu Daoyu walking in hand in hand. He put on a smile again. ¡°Yingying, how was the blind date?¡±


    Chen Ying, with a look of dependence, leaned her head on Fu Daoyu¡¯s shoulder. ¡°He¡¯s simply my prince charming! He makes me feel like all the people I met before were just to lead me to him! I fell in love with him at first sight..¡±

 Chapter 44 - 44: The Person Who Protects

    Chapter 44: The Person Who Protects


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    ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Chen Song murmured softly, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go upstairs and call Mom and Dad toe down¡­ They must be very happy.¡±


    Everything went smoothly thereafter. Since the two elders of the Chen family were already arranging a blind date, they were already quite satisfied with Fu Daoyu. Now, after a conversation, they were even more satisfied.


    Seeing that they had no further issues, Shen Qingyue stood up to bid farewell. After all, her task waspleted.


    Chen Song escorted her to the door. ¡°Let me drive you back. It¡¯ste, and it¡¯s not appropriate for you to go alone.¡±


    Shen Qingyue shook her head. ¡°No need. Someone is giving me a ride.¡±


    Chi Ming was waiting for her in the car at the door.


    Shen Qingyue fell into silence for a while and suddenly stopped. ¡°Brother Chen Song.¡±


    Chen Song turned to look at her. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Fu Daoyu and Yingying are only pretending to be together. Neither of them wants this blind date. They just agreed to deal with their parents¡­ So, you don¡¯t have to be too sad. Right now, Yingying, in fact, hasn¡¯t developed any feelings for anyone.¡± Actually, she did not need to say thest sentence. After all, Chen Song could already see it. Otherwise, he would not be so calm now. Shen Qingyue knew that Chen Song had feelings for Chen Ying, an ident from the previous life.


    That day, she broke down when Wei Jiu¡¯er returned to the country, and Qin Zhen did note home all night. She dragged Chen Ying to the rooftop to drink. In the end, they both got drunk and passed out.


    When Chen Song came to pick them up at night, she half-opened her eyes and saw Chen Song gently kissing Chen Ying on the forehead. That look in his eyes was not innocent at all.


    Chen Song was surprised that Shen Qingyue could see through his thoughts but quickly regained hisposure. He did not defend himself or prove anything, instead, he calmly said, ¡°I know. She just wants to find someone to appease her parents! The people around her are just ying around¡­¡±


    However, despite this, he could not control the suppressed and gloomy feeling in his heart, even pain. Although Chen Ying did not like those people, she did not like him either. It was as if she had no heart¡­


    Shen Qingyue reminded him, ¡°Right now, it¡¯s only for the sake of appeasing their parents, but it may not always be that way.¡±


    Chen Song stiffened. ¡°If she can truly find her own happiness, I will bless her!¡± He had been waiting all these years, and she never turned back. Didn¡¯t he understand that? She did not have him in her heart.


    ¡°Have you ever thought about telling her your feelings? If you don¡¯t say it, she will never know.¡± Shen Qingyue had observed Chen Song¡¯s kindness towards Chen Ying for ten years and knew it better than anyone else. Originally, she wanted Chen Song to confess on his own, but now, looking at him, it seemed that he was going to retreat?


    In the previous life, when Chen Ying encountered a mudslide while climbing a mountain, her life or death unknown, Chen Song joined the rescue team without hesitation to save her. In the end, Chen Ying was found, but on the way back, another mudslide urred, and Chen Song broke his spine while protecting Chen Ying, leaving him permanently disabled. Chen Ying, on the other hand, was unharmed¡­


    Even so, Chen Song never uttered a word ofint. He continued to guard Chen Ying¡¯s happiness. This kind of Chen Song, even though the Chen family had some misgivings about his current status, theyter felt that he was worthy of Chen Ying¡¯s trust. However, at that time, Chen Song did not want to burden Chen Ying¡­ So Chen Ying never knew that Chen Song liked her.


    If possible, Shen Qingyue hoped that they could cherish each other again, before everything had happened. As long as Chen Song was willing to take a step forward, she would do her best to help him. However, Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t expect that even now, Chen Song still chose to stay in ce.


    Chen Song smiled faintly, gentle as water. ¡°Yingying is the true princess of the Chen family, and I¡¯m just a fake nobleman they picked up. We¡¯re not suitable for each other.¡±


    Shen Qingyue frowned. ¡°You should know that Uncle and Aunt have never thought that way. They truly care for you.¡±


    ¡°I know!¡± Chen Song looked up at the night sky, slowly withdrawing his smile. ¡°Because of that, I can¡¯t take advantage of their kindness and force them to ept me. The youngdy of the Chen family shouldn¡¯t choose an orphan like me.¡±


    Shen Qingyue could not understand Chen Song. If she wanted something, she would strive for it, even if she ended up with a broken head and bloodshed. That was her own choice. But she suddenly thought of her own past with Qin Zhen, and that was really a case of a broken head and bloodshed! But Chen Song was different from Qin Zhen.


    Chen Song had too many concerns¡­


    ¡°Brother Chen Song, sometimes people can be a little selfish.¡±


    Chen Song forced a smile and pointed outside. ¡°Since someone is waiting for you, go quickly. Don¡¯t keep them waiting.¡±


    Shen Qingyue gave him onest nce and did not say anything more. She turned and left. She had said everything she could, and there was nothing else to say.


    In the morning, as they started work, the open-n office was still filled with a rich floral fragrance.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s office was even more crowded with flowers. It was almost like a flower shop.


    She thought that she should tell Chi Ming not to send flowers in the future.


    After all, they would eventually wither.


    It felt a bit of a waste when throwing them away.


    Recently, there had been an employee resignation in their department, and today was the first day for the new employee. He Tian led the team inside to greet her.


    ¡°General Manager Shen, hello. My name is Hong Dou. I¡¯m very happy to work in thispany.¡±


    Hong Dou was tall and thin, wearing gold-rimmed sses with her hair tied high in a ponytail with slightly curled ends.


    She was dressed in a professional suit and looked very capable.


    Shen Qingyue briefly went through the usual induction process and then said, ¡°You can go out now. If you have any questions, feel free to ask He Tian. He¡¯ll be responsible for guiding you.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Not long after, the office door was knocked again..

 Chapter 45 - 45: The Shen Corporation Is in Your Hands, Sooner or Later It Will Go Bankrupt

    Chapter 45: The Shen Corporation Is in Your Hands, Sooner or Later It Will Go Bankrupt


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    Shen Qingyue buried herself in handling documents when she heard someone knocking on the door. Subconsciously, she said, ¡°Come in.¡±


    ¡°Seems like you have a lot of pursuers, receiving so many flowers?¡±


    Upon hearing this voice, Shen Qingyue frowned and raised her head irritably, ¡°How did youe in?¡± Has Qin Zhen turned into a sticky ster now? Why can¡¯t she shake him off?


    ¡°It¡¯s work-rted. Yourpany wouldn¡¯t push out a business partner, right?¡± Qin Zhen sat down on the sofa, looking at her. ¡°You¡¯ve been refusing to see me and not answering my calls. I had no choice but toe and see you in person.¡±


    On the night of the school anniversary, he called Shen Qingyue to thekeside to discuss the auction. But that day, he did not know what was going on in his mind and ended up forgetting about business matters because of Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming.


    As the auction day drew closer, and he could not wait any longer, he had been asking people to contact Shen Qingyue, but they were all evaded by He Tian with various excuses. So he had toe personally.


    Shen Qingyue put down her pen, wearing a cold smile on her face. ¡°So, may I ask what important matter brings you here, Mr. Qin? Toe and personally meet the person you least want to see?¡±


    Qin Zhen paused for a moment. ¡°I want you to give up on auctioning that piece ofnd.¡± He rarely begged others to do things, even in a disadvantageous situation. He still spoke in his usualmanding tone, especially when facing Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue could not help butugh. ¡°Do you even want to listen to what you¡¯re saying? Besides your attitude in asking for help, your unreasonable request, why do you think I would agree? Who do you think you are?¡±


    Suppressing his anger, Qin Zhen tried to reason with her. ¡°That piece ofnd is of no use to yourpany. If you¡¯re doing it to target me, it¡¯s really pointless.


    Bringing personal emotions into work is a big taboo in the business world! Since you¡¯ve decided to work in the group, you can¡¯t act recklessly. Your grandfather won¡¯t be able to protect you then!¡±


    ¡°Who told you that I bought that piece ofnd because of you?¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes narrowed with a touch of defiance. ¡°I remember Mr. Qin once said that it¡¯s important for a person to have self-awareness. I¡¯ll give you that advice now. I¡¯m interested in thatnd for the benefit of Shen Corporation, so please don¡¯t put falsebels on me.¡±


    Annoyed, Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes shed with displeasure. ¡°In that case, it only shows that you¡¯re not suitable for business. Expending a lot of manpower and resources to build in an uninhabited area, Shen Corporation will eventually be dragged down by you! ¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not something Mr. Qin should worry about. If there¡¯s nothing else, please leave.¡± Shen Qingyue directly showed him the way out.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s brows furrowed deeply. ¡°Are you determined to go against everyone?¡±


    ¡°In an auction, the highest bidder wins. If Mr. Qin wants me to give up, then make a higher offer than mine. If I see that I can¡¯t afford it, I won¡¯t buy it! If you can¡¯te up with the money, then go home quickly and stop bothering me! Otherwise, next time, I¡¯ll let the dogs loose when youe.¡± Shen Qingyue looked at him, her eyes devoid of any hint of jest.


    Infuriated, Qin Zhen stood up and said, ¡°Shen Corporation will go bankrupt under your leadership!¡±


    Shen Qingyue wore aposed smile on her face. ¡°Then let it go bankrupt. It has nothing to do with you! Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± She added a yful touch to her words.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face instantly darkened. He turned and walked away. But as he opened the door, someone happened to enter.


    In Chi Ming¡¯s arms, he held a bouquet of red roses, and his peach blossom eyes curved. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Qin, for opening the door for me.¡±


    Qin Zhen was speechless. Damn it, he felt even more suffocated now. He red at Chi Ming and walked out. Soon after, the sound of their conversation came from behind him.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice waspletely different from earlier, full of smiles and a hint of coquetry. ¡°What brings you here again?¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s voice carried a yful tone, filled with affection. ¡°The florist told me they missed one bouquet, so I thought I¡¯d see you and brought it myself. Do you like it?¡±


    Qin Zhen stopped in his tracks, then quickened his pace to leave. He felt like he could not breathe anymore! These two! These two are like dogs!


    Shen Qingyue asked Chi Ming to ce the flowers on the table, feeling helpless. ¡°It¡¯s like a flower shop here. I think I¡¯m turning into one.¡±


    ying with the bouquet, Chi Ming casually asked, ¡°Surrounded by flowers, are you in a good mood? By the way, has your work been going smoothlytely?¡±


    Shen Qingyue casually replied, ¡°There are some minor issues. Ourpany wants to acquire a patent from Changjiang Technology, but we haven¡¯t been able to secure it. It¡¯s a bit troublesome¡­¡±


    It was not originally her responsibility, but the people from other departments couldn¡¯t handle it, and a few old members of the board wanted to give her a hard time, so they threw the ball into her court. Originally, she could have changed the project, but now that it fell on her, if she could not secure it, it would be a headache.


    Chi Ming¡¯s eyes flickered, and he did not disturb Shen Qingyue¡¯s work any further. He said he had something to do and left..

 Chapter 46 - 46: Guard Against Love Rivals

    Chapter 46: Guard Against Love Rivals


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    After leaving, Chi Ming took out his phone and opened the chat window. He long-pressed and deleted a message sent half an hour ago.


    Originally, he had nned to install a spyware app on Shen Qingyue¡¯s phone, to guard against wolves, theft, ex-husbands, and rivals. However, considering the consequences if Shen Qingyue were to discover it¡­ he restrained himself and chose to nt a mole in the project department. Whenever there was an issue on Shen Qingyue¡¯s side, they would immediately inform him. Although the effect was not as immediate, it was still sufficient.


    However, when he reached the ground floor, he saw a suspiciously shy and mboyantly dressed man standing outside the flower bed.


    Chi Ming calmly walked over and saw that the man with grandma-gray dyed hair was muttering to his phone, ¡°Indeed, he¡¯s the youngdy of the Shen family, so beautiful! An only child, both parents deceased, and just divorced. She must be feeling emptytely¡­¡±


    The man¡¯s name was David, a small-time singer who also dabbled in acting. But to put it bluntly, he used this identity to seduce wealthy women. Recently, he had been with a wealthy woman in her fifties, and by a stroke of luck, he had encountered Shen Qingyue. After inquiring about her, he became interested. He could not wait to abandon the old woman and embrace Shen Qingyue.


    After all, who wants to coax an old woman when there¡¯s a young rich woman to hold? Of course, he would not ditch the old woman until he was sure he could win Shen Qingyue¡¯s affection. After all, the old woman was quite generous to him.


    He learned that Shen Qingyue was currently working at the family business, so he would asionallye by. Although he couldn¡¯t enter the main building, he could stake out at the entrance, waiting for a fateful encounter with Shen Qingyue.


    But suddenly, he felt a chill behind him and turned around slowly, only to see a man with a cold expression. He had been following Shen Qingyue for a while and naturally recognized Chi Ming, but he did not have the ability to investigate Chi Ming¡¯s background, which even Qin Zhen found ambiguous. He thought Chi Ming was just an ordinary man, maybe someone like him, trying to climb up using women.


    He tentatively said, ¡°Hey¡­ Bro, fellow colleague. Um, I¡¯m not trying to steal your thunder. How about we exchange resources? I reckon you have ess to the main building and know a lot about the inside. I¡¯ll share some of my generous benefactor¡¯s resources with you! When ites to making money, who doesn¡¯t want more, right? You share Miss Shen¡¯s information with me? Rest assured, I¡¯m loyal. Even if I seed, I won¡¯t let Miss Shen reject you! We can both enjoy the benefits together¡­¡±


    Chi Ming stared at him with chilling amber eyes.


    David rambled on, but he saw Chi Ming¡¯s expression bing increasingly unpleasant, and he could not speak anymore. He thought Chi Ming was about to attack him, but instead, Chi Ming suddenlyughed. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll tell you.¡±


    Following Chi Ming¡¯s instructions, David approached the reception desk with aposed demeanor and began lying, ¡°Hello, I have an appointment with Miss Shen. Could you please inform her?¡±


    The receptionist scrutinized him from head to toe, about to speak, when a group of people came out of the elevator. She hurriedly walked over, ¡°Miss Shen¡­¡±


    Hearing ¡®Miss Shen¡¯ , David immediately put on a professional smile and flirtatiously said, ¡°Miss Shen, you¡­¡±


    He turned his head and saw the person clearly, and his smile froze instantly.


    Shen Jun approached him, exuding a menacing aura.


    David was terrified and could not speak properly, ¡°I¡­ I got the wrong person¡­¡± That colleague had actually deceived him! Was it necessary? The information he gave was all true! The next time he saw that jerk, he would definitely settle the score!


    Thinking this way, David tried to bypass Shen Jun and run, but he was grabbed by the neck by one of Shen Jun¡¯s bodyguards and forced to stop.


    Shen Jun looked at him. ¡°You came to find Qingyue, right? Don¡¯t let me see you here again, or don¡¯t me me for being impolite.¡±


    There were several fierce-looking bodyguards standing beside Shen Jun. David was just a freeloading pretty boy. How could he dare to argue? He quickly nodded in agreement, and only then did Shen Jun release him.


    Back in the office, Shen Jun sent a text message to Chi Ming: [It¡¯s taken care of.]


    Chi Ming replied, [Thank you, Grandpa.]


    Such a well-behaved and innocent performance.


    After being driven out that time, they did not know if David gave up or became more determined. After all, Shen Qingyue was such a big piece of meat; he could not give up just like that. He took the opportunity to stake out near the headquarters of the Shen Corporation for a whole morning and finally caught sight of Shen Qingyue and her colleagues..

 Chapter 47 - 47: Love Rival Appears

    Chapter 47: Love Rival Appears


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    ¡°Miss Shen!¡± David stopped in front of her, shing his signature smile. ¡°Long time no see.¡±


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Shen Qingyue furrowed her brows. She didn¡¯t remember this person at all.


    A crack appeared in David¡¯s smiling facade, but he quickly repaired it. ¡°Miss


    Shen, you seem to have a bad memory. We met before, at a cafe. You sprained your foot, and I helped you. Don¡¯t you remember?¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Shen Qingyue still could not recall, but she remainedposed. ¡°And then? Is there something you need? I should thank you for that incident, right?¡±


    David¡¯s face filled with deep affection. ¡°Yes, Miss Shen was very grateful. You even invited me for a meal. However, you were busy, so I didn¡¯t bother you. But ever since that day, I couldn¡¯t stop thinking about you. In order to see you, I¡¯ve been waiting here for several days, afraid of disturbing you, silently watching you¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue rubbed her forehead. ¡°This is called stalking and harassment. I can press charges against you.¡±


    David chuckled. ¡°Miss Shen, you have a great sense of humor.¡±


    Shen Qingyue took out her phone. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m joking with you?¡± She could see it now, there was not a single normal man around her, right?


    David was speechless.


    This was not going ording to n. He had faced many difficult challenges in the realm of love, but why was he retreating like this? ¡°Miss Shen, are you and your colleagues nning to have lunch? I know a few good restaurants nearby with delicious food. I¡¯m familiar with them, and I can take you there.¡±


    Shen Qingyue simply turned and walked away. Continuing to talk to this person would affect her intelligence. What kind of person was he?


    David,


    He also realized that this attempt did not go well. He could not continue anymore.


    After he left, Hong Dou, who had been following Shen Qingyue, secretly sent a message to her boss, Chi Ming. [There¡¯s a rival appearing, be cautious.]


    After having lunch with Hong Dou, Shen Qingyue returned to thepany and encountered Shen Yiyan at the entrance.


    Shen Yiyan deliberately stopped and said in a sarcastic tone, ¡°I heard you¡¯ve been busy with Changjiang Technology¡¯s patent matters, but the person in charge has been avoiding you. If you can¡¯t handle it, you can beg me. I won¡¯t just stand by and do nothing. After all, I have more work experience than you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow and smiled. ¡°If I remember correctly, you were


    originally in charge of the Changjiang Technology project, right? If you¡¯re really that capable, how did the project end up with me?¡±


    ¡°I wanted to help you out, and this is your attitude? It¡¯s unnecessary to help you!¡± Shen Yiyan became angry. He wished he could tear Shen Qingyue apart.


    He hated saying, ¡°If you¡¯re really capable, then retrieve the patent from Changjiang! The group only nurtures elites, not someone like you with a love-struck brain. I suggest you go home and think about how to coax Qin Zhen back. After all, that¡¯s what you love doing the most!¡±


    ¡°Are you President Shen?¡±


    As soon as Shen Yiyan finished speaking, a man wearing thick ck-framed sses approached.


    Shen Qingyue turned to look. ¡°Are you¡­ the person in charge of Changjiang Technology?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me. I apologize for not being present when you visited ourpany before,¡± Qi Hongchao said awkwardly, adjusting his sses.


    Shen Qingyue smiled. During her previous visits, she saw him there, but he simply did not want to meet her. She did not expose his lie and asked, ¡°What brings you here today?¡±


    ¡°I want to discuss the patent transfer with you,¡± Qi Hongchao said.


    Shen Yiyan asked incredulously, ¡°Are you here topletely reject ourpany? I can understand that. It makes sense for your patent not to choose us, considering we only started this field this year¡­¡±


    Qi Hongchao looked at him strangely. ¡°Are you joking? If I wanted to reject you, would I need toe here in person?¡±


    Shen Yiyan opened his mouth but could not find the words to speak.


    Shen Qingyue ignored Shen Yiyan and directly invited Qi Hongchao to her office for a detailed discussion.


    Changjiang Technology had already prepared the transfer agreement and rted documents. The next step was to submit these materials to the patent office and await approval before production could begin.


    After signing the contract, Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Why did you suddenly change your mind?¡±


    Qi Hongchao looked slightly surprised. ¡°Don¡¯t you know?¡±


    The person invested in several research projects in theirpany just to have them cooperate with Shen Qingyue. Didn¡¯t she know? If it weren¡¯t for that, they would not have chosen Shen Corporation.


    Shen Qingyue furrowed her brows. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I know what?¡±


    Qi Hongchao hesitated for a moment. ¡°Let¡¯s just say I had a spontaneous idea. I have work to attend to. Excuse me.¡±


    After seeing off the Changjiang representative, Shen Qingyue fell into deep thought¡­.

 Chapter 48 - 48: You Forced Me

    Chapter 48: You Forced Me


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    Because his previous attempt at approaching her had failed, David decided to take the route of being a warm and caring man at home. He personally made lunch for Shen Qingyue. In their line of work, it was necessary to serve the benefactor well. He brought the lunchbox and arrived once again at the headquarters of the Shen Corporation, but he was stopped by Chi Ming on the way. He gritted his teeth in anger, ¡°You have the audacity to appear in front of me? Why did you deceive mest time? The phone numbers I gave you for wealthy women were all real! You¡¯re so insincere.¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s face turned cold. ¡°You haven¡¯t given up yet?¡± It seemed like Mr. Shen¡¯s lessonst time was too light.


    David gritted his teeth. ¡°It¡¯s all about abilities! Since nothing has happened, why should I give up? Move aside, I¡¯m here to deliver lunch!¡±


    ¡°Mr. Shen probably doesn¡¯t know you¡¯re here again, right? Do you think you can get in? Do you think this is a market? Anyone who wants to enter can just enter?¡± Chi Ming¡¯s words sessfully made David stop in his tracks.


    Five minutester, Chi Ming entered Shen Qingyue¡¯s office holding the lovingly prepared lunchbox.


    ¡°I¡¯ve brought lunch for you.¡±


    The food box was opened, and the aroma of the meal wafted in the air. Shen


    Qingyue picked up her chopsticks and took a bite. ¡°Did you make this yourself? I couldn¡¯t tell, you have good cooking skills.¡±


    Chi Ming smiled. ¡°It was made by a kind-hearted person.¡±


    In the following days, Chi Ming came to thepany every day to find Shen Qingyue, intercepting David¡¯s lovingly prepared lunches. He did not give him any chance to get close. But David was not someone who would easily give up. He managed to obtain Shen Qingyue¡¯s contact information from a delivery person and eagerly called her. The call connected.


    ¡°Miss Shen, I¡­¡±


    A cold, stern male voice came through the phone. ¡°Get lost.¡±


    David called again and realized he had been blocked.


    When Shen Qingyue returned from the meeting room, she saw Chi Ming sitting on the sofa reading a book, appearing calm and peaceful. ¡°I think I heard you telling someone to get lost? What happened?¡±


    ¡°You must have misheard. I¡¯ve been reading the whole time and haven¡¯t said a word.¡± Chi Ming was very gentle. If it weren¡¯t for worrying about scaring Shen Qingyue, he would have dealt with those flies and mosquitoes long ago.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Shen Qingyue casually sat down. ¡°Don¡¯t you think you¡¯ve beening here too frequently these past few days?¡± Rumors were spreading in their department that Chi Ming was her boyfriend. Shen Qingyue did not mind the gossip, but this was still a workce, not a ce tor tooling around. How should she put it? She understood Chi Ming¡¯s intentions and wanted to take that step as well, but she still felt hesitant deep down.


    Chi Mingined, ¡°Do you find me too clingy? Do you have another little stray dog outside?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°¡­Here we go again. You¡¯re wasting your talent by not acting.¡±


    She insisted, ¡°Don¡¯te tomorrow, focus on your work too.¡±


    Chi Ming could not resist her and reluctantly agreed, but he had no intention of giving up. He decided to take a detour.


    On David¡¯s side, after being intercepted by Chi Ming multiple times, he waspletely enraged. Since he had no opportunity during working hours, he decided to wait for Shen Qingyue to finish work. Coincidentally, on that day, Shen Qingyue had overtime and everyone had left. David disguised himself and followed the secure passage to enter the building. But as soon as he reached Shen Qingyue¡¯s floor, a hand reached out from the side.


    David was almost frightened out of his wits and turned his head to see who it was. He was driven crazy by Chi Ming. ¡°What the hell do you want to do? Why, are you the only one who can enjoy the feast?¡±


    Chi Ming issued a gentle warning, but there was no warmth in his eyes. He was losing control. ¡°Stay away from her! This is my final warning, don¡¯t appear again, okay?¡±


    ¡°Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you warn me?¡± Davidughed suddenly. ¡°We¡¯re all just freeloaders. What? Are you really falling in love? Are you waiting for the youngdy to fall in love with you? Shen Qingyue, a divorced used good who even keeps a lover, who knows how many men have yed with her? She doesn¡¯t have any genuine feelings! We¡¯re all just having fun and making money. Why do you care so much?¡±


    Chi Ming reached out and grabbed David¡¯s throat, his face turning dark. ¡°You forced me to do this!¡±


    He had managed to keep his emotions under control over the years, but there was always someone who would awaken his past¡­


    Shen Qingyue finished her report and was about to leave when she heard a


    screaming from the stairwell, which startled her. She was worried that it might be a criminal case. She took out her phone, ready to call the police, and walked out slowly, asking tentatively, ¡°Is anyone there?¡±


    Only the sound of footsteps hitting the ground with leather shoes could be heard. After a few seconds, Chi Ming appeared in her line of sight, smiling at her from a distance. ¡°I¡¯vee to pick you up from work..¡±

 Chapter 49 - 49: A Rich Woman Came to the Door

    Chapter 49: A Rich Woman Came to the Door


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    Shen Qingyue felt slightly relieved when she heard a scream.


    ¡°You must have misheard. I¡¯m the only one here,¡± Chi Ming walked up to her, gently took her hand, and smiled warmly like the spring breeze. ¡°Are you hungry? Let¡¯s go for ate-night snack.¡±


    As autumn arrived, the weather began to cool down, but the warmth of Chi Ming¡¯s hand burned into her heart. Shen Qingyue felt warm, as if Chi Ming had returned from a journey with a kind of magic that eased her troubled heart. Chi Ming wanted to take Shen Qingyue to a high-end restaurant, something more romantic. However, Shen Qingyue dragged him to a roadside stall instead. He could not help but cry andugh, ¡°You really love barbecue, huh?¡± ¡°It¡¯s so delicious!¡± Shen Qingyue turned to look at him, and the lights from the stall shone on her face, reflecting a faint glow. ¡°Don¡¯t you like it?¡±


    Chi Ming was captivated by her words, ¡°I love it, I love it so much¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue thought he was referring to the barbecue, so when the skewers were ready, she gave them all to Chi Ming. ¡°You go ahead and eat.¡±


    Chi Ming was speechless. Although he found it unhygienic, he still ate a lot in the end. As long as it was something she liked, he was willing to try it for her.


    Across the street¡­


    The assistant carefully observed Qin Zhen¡¯s expression through the rearview mirror. Even if his boss rushed out and fought with Chi Ming the next second, he would not be surprised at all. But what he was thinking about now was whether he should help his boss in a fight or call the police?


    After a while, just as the assistant was considering whether to call the police first, after all, he could find another job, but he could not engage in illegal activities, he heard his boss speak, ¡°Drive.¡±


    The assistant breathed a sigh of relief and stepped on the elerator.


    Qin Zhen sneered, his tone filled with disdain, as if he carried something he had never been willing to admit, ¡°Still only knows how to eat cheap food¡­¡±


    Bai Juhua had not seen David for a long time. She used to have other handsome boys apanying her, and she was quite happy. But when she thought of David, she realized it had been over a month, and something did not feel right. In the past, if more than three days passed, little David would immediatelye to cling to her. Could it be that her charm had diminished? In her opinion, she could switch men, but her kept men better not give her a bad attitude.


    So she arrogantly went straight to David¡¯s apartment. As soon as she opened the door, she saw David with a cane, his arm in a sling, his face bruised and swollen, and the color of his gray hair dim and lifeless. He was no longer the handsome guy he used to be.


    ¡°You¡­ did you have an ident?¡± Bai Juhua asked dryly.


    David, who had been too scared to go out because of this, came up with an idea as soon as he saw Bai Juhua. He cried, ¡°Sister Bai, I¡­ I didn¡¯t have an ident! That Miss Shen from the Shen Corporation, she¡¯s really too much¡­ Once, I saw her being bullied by several girls in a cafe, so I helped her. I didn¡¯t think much about it at the time, since both you and her are in the business world. I thought I could help you both a little. But when I saw her again, she found me embarrassing and let her bodyguard throw me out. I rolled down the stairs¡­ I¡¯ve been recovering for a month, and I didn¡¯t dare toe see you, afraid of embarrassing you¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Bai Juhua¡¯s heart ached. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll make sure to settle this!¡±


    David nodded tearfully, and if Shen Qingyue dared to ignore him, and if Chi Ming dared to treat him like this, this couple should pay a price.


    The next day, as soon as Shen Qingyue got out of the car to go to thepany, a sturdy figure rushed towards her, intending to p her.


    Instinctively, Shen Qingyue dodged, and the person continued with the momentum and bumped into the car door.


    The sound made Shen Qingyue wince. But she had no sympathy for the other person and frowned, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you, Miss?¡±


    Bai Juhua rubbed her waist and angrily said, ¡°David belongs to me! How dare you let your bodyguard beat him so badly? And now you have the nerve to ask me what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Do you have a problem? Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Shen Qingyue felt that there were so many mentally unstable peopletely and turned to leave.


    ¡°You stop right there! Just because you¡¯re the eldest daughter of the Shen family, you think you¡¯re so great? You let your bodyguard beat up David until he¡¯s unrecognizable! Your family is so domineering, not even a word of apology!¡± Bai Juhua became more and more agitated and was about to charge forward.


    Shen Qingyue had practiced self-defense with Chen Song for a while, so dealing with Bai Juhua was more than enough. With a few moves, she pushed her away.


    Bai Juhua did not expect that the seemingly weak Shen Qingyue would have such strength. She became even angrier.. At first, she wasn¡¯t that mad, but now she rushed forward angrily, ¡°You b*tch, I¡¯ll kill you!¡±

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    Chapter 50: He Could Not Stop


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    Shen Qingyue was prepared to defend herself, but in the next second, a pair of big hands grabbed Bai Juhua and forcefully flung her away.


    Chen Ming¡¯s strength was not insignificant. He threw Bai Juhua to the ground, and she did not get up for a while. Then he turned around and checked Shen Qingyue up and down, asking, ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    He had been following Shen Qingyue all this while, and who would have expected such an incident to happen in the time it took to park the car?


    Shen Qingyue was about to say she was fine when Chen Ming grabbed her hand and looked concerned. ¡°Your hand is injured.¡±


    She looked down and saw a small cut, probably caused by Bai Juhua¡¯s nails. Given some time, it would probably be hardly noticeable. But Chen Ming seemed as if she had a terminal illness. Helplessly, she said, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Various emotions flickered in Chen Ming¡¯s eyes, and his lips tightened into a straight line without saying a word.


    At this moment, Bai Juhua stood up and said, ¡°Do you believe that I can ruin both of you? How dare you hit me! Are you the bodyguard who bullied my brother David? I¡¯ll make you pay!¡±


    Chen Ming turned around, his gaze sinister. ¡°Give it a try.¡±


    Bai Juhua was frightened. ¡°What¡­ What can you do?! You were the ones who bullied us first. Do you believe I¡¯ll call the police?¡±


    Chen Ming approached her, his voice lowered. ¡°We bullied you first? Your little brother David harasses my precious one every day. The fact that I haven¡¯t gouged out his eyes and cut off his limbs is already my mercy. And yet you dare to show up? Wasn¡¯t the previous lesson enough?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense!¡± Bai Juhua was intimidated by Chen Ming¡¯s aura and gritted her teeth in resistance.


    ¡°Is it not true? Can¡¯t you investigate for yourself?¡± Chen Ming stood tall. ¡°Don¡¯t follow us anymore. When I get angry, I can¡¯t control myself.¡± After speaking, he turned and led Shen Qingyue away.


    After they left, Shen Qingyue broke free from his grasp and looked at him scrutinizingly. ¡°What did you say to her just now? And what bodyguard? What have you done, Chen Ming? I can¡¯t seem to understand you more and more.


    You¡¯ve be so strange after going out for a while.¡±


    Chen Ming looked aggrieved. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m lying to you? What else can I do? Am I the kind of person who bullies others? As for going out, I was simply traveling. If you don¡¯t believe me, I can show you my passport. There are records of my trips at the customs!¡±


    He had indeed traveled to many countries, but it was to seek treatment and suppress the violence within himself. He dared note back, nor could he stop. He could not face Shen Qingyue choosing someone else. He had already thought of a hundred ways to make Qin Zhen disappear without a trace, but he did not want Shen Qingyue to be sad. So he could only leave and keep on going¡­


    ¡°Don¡¯t change the subject! Tell me, did you or did you not hit that guy?¡± Shen Qingyue looked at him.


    Chen Ming held her hand cautiously. ¡°I did¡­ But he was the one who ndered you first¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue stared at him for a long time and suddenly asked, ¡°Did you win or lose?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I won!¡± Chen Ming nodded proudly. How could he lose in a fight?


    ¡°Then let¡¯s go.¡± Shen Qingyue walked toward thepany.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you angry?¡± Chen Ming was surprised, thinking she would scold him.


    ¡°Hmph, there won¡¯t be a next time! What¡¯s the point of arguing with someone like her? She¡¯s just crazy, like a band-aid on a dog. Next time, we¡¯ll just call the police.¡± Shen Qingyue snorted coldly.


    Chen Mingughed¡­


    Bai Juhua did not n to let things end like this after suffering such a big loss. But this time, she was not reckless and actually investigated. In fact, there was no need for much investigation. David was not discreet at all; many people in the lobby had seen him. Bai Juhua, who knew the truth, had an extremely ugly expression.


    Being able to be a rich woman meant she had some family business. She had made her fortune by mining coal with someone in her early years, so naturally, she had some influence in the underworld. Yesterday, she had underestimated the situation, but that did not mean it would happen again. She had traveled all over the ce in recent years but had never suffered such a big loss.


    In the evening, she had someone ¡®invite¡¯ David over.


    When David was dragged over, he was about to act coquettishly, but he was pped in the face as soon as he arrived. The blownded on his swollen face, making it worse. He wanted to curse in anger, but he still managed to say in a coquettish tone, ¡°Sister, what are you doing?¡±


    Bai Juhua stood with her hands on her hips. ¡°How dare you ask me that? Little b*stard, ying mind games with me? Do you really think I¡¯m a naive little white flower? Because of you, I¡¯ve lost face!¡± The more she spoke, the angrier she became, and she pped David several times.


    After the beating, David¡¯s face waspletely ruined. Now he realized that the truth hade to light and he could not hide it anymore. He bluntly said, ¡°You caused the trouble. If you had the ability, you should have gone to Shen Qingyue. What¡¯s the point of bullying me¡­.¡±

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    Chapter 51: A Person Who Does Great Things


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    ¡°Put it nicely, I¡¯m your boyfriend. In reality, am I not just a dog you raised! Even dogs know to be loyal to their owners. I¡¯ve been bullied, and you don¡¯t go after the people who bullied me, to save face. You beat me at home, but you¡¯re just a coward!¡±


    David had always been able to please women, but this time he suffered a huge loss. He had originally nned to regain his reputation, but ended up getting beaten again. Knowing Bai Juhua¡¯s capabilities, she definitely would not let him off. In that case, why should he continue acting like a pushover?


    With that thought, he forcefully broke free from the bodyguard andnded a punch on Bai Juhua¡¯s face! If Bai Juhua dared to hit his face, then it was like risking his life. Now that his life was at stake, what was there to be afraid of?


    Being struck by her own pet, Bai Juhua felt both anxious and furious. She shouted at the bodyguards, ¡°Are you all useless? You can¡¯t even handle a little pet!¡±


    The bodyguards quickly pinned David down, afraid that Bai Juhua would cause more trouble.


    David¡¯s arms and legs were already injured, and now he was being beaten again. He knew that today was a bad day with more bad luck than good. He shouted at Bai Juhua, ¡°You got into trouble with Shen Qingyue. Why don¡¯t you go find her? What¡¯s the point of taking it out on me?¡±


    ¡°Their debts will be settled naturally! But today, I¡¯ll settle yours first. I¡¯ve provided for you, fed you, and you dare to betray me! Do you think I¡¯m someone to be trifled with?¡± As she spoke, she ordered someone to bring a knife. She was determined to give him a taste of his own medicine.


    Just as she was about to take action, her assistant knocked on the door and entered, saying, ¡°Miss Bai, the chairman wants you to convene a board meeting! There¡¯s news circting about a copse in the coal mine¡­ I don¡¯t know where the rumors came from, saying it was due to internal technical issues and illegal mining¡­¡±


    ¡°What the hell are you talking about? How could I do such a thing?¡± Bai Juhua shouted, but after speaking, she realized something. She had just gone to settle the score with Shen Qingyue today, and now news of the coal mine incident had leaked? She had already spent money to suppress it¡­ Did this little b*tch really think she was easy to bully?


    ¡°President Chi, I have handled it ording to your instructions.¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡± Chi Ming put down his phone, expressionless. Although Bai Juhua had caused a scene at his door today, it did not cause any major trouble, so he just gave her a small warning. But if there¡¯s a next time, he won¡¯t be as easy to deal with. He then contacted Shen Qingyue and invited her for a candlelit dinner, intending to be romantic.


    Shen Qingyue said. ¡°I have a dinner appointment tonight. You can go by


    yourself.¡±


    Chi Ming,


    At night, Shen Qingyue went to the hotel with her assistant, Yu Zhuang.


    The others had already arrived, so they were a bitte.


    Shen Qingyue pulled out a chair and sat down. ¡°Sorry, I was dyed on the way.¡±


    ¡°Oh, just apologizing with words, that¡¯s not sincere at all! You¡¯rete, so you have to punish yourself with three drinks!¡± The one speaking was a man with a Mediterranean hairstyle. He was a business partner named Zhou, with a higher seniority than Shen Qingyue. He was the highest-ranking person present. Without giving Shen Qingyue a chance to refuse, he directly called over a woman standing next to him. ¡°Tong Jia, didn¡¯t you hear what I said? Pour a


    drink for President Shen. You¡¯re like a wooden block, no sense of awareness.¡¯


    Tong Jia had been standing behind President Zhou the whole time, with her head lowered. Upon hearing this, she went to pour a drink for Shen Qingyue. Tong Jia¡¯s appearance was a bit peculiar, as if she had undergone extensive stic surgery, so she always kept her head down, afraid to look around.


    President Zhou sneered, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for everyone else being sent away, I wouldn¡¯t have called such an ugly freak like you. What a disappointment!¡±


    Upon hearing this, a trace of embarrassment shed in Tong Jia¡¯s eyes, but she did not dare to say anything. She poured a drink for Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue did not want to embarrass the girl and simply said, ¡°I can do it myself.¡±


    President Zhouughed, ¡°Why be polite, President Shen? That¡¯s her job, taking my money means she has to do things for me! If you don¡¯t let her do it, then why should she take my money?¡±


    President Zhou¡¯s words were truly impolite. Considering the business partnership, Shen Qingyue did not confront him, but chose to remain silent. Her patience was wearing thin. She poured herself a drink, emptied it in one go! She even drank three cups in a row, without any pause.


    ¡°Great!¡± President Zhou mmed the table! ¡°I heard it was a womaning, I thought it was just someone to apany the drinks! I didn¡¯t expect you to have some backbone! Direct and decisive, a person who can do big things!¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled faintly. She had a high alcohol tolerance, so this amount of alcohol was not a problem.


    After three rounds of drinks, the business discussions were almost over, and the people at the table were also quite drunk. Everyone left one after another.


    As Shen Qingyue saw Tong Jia supporting the drunk President Zhou, she turned to leave.. But just as she took a few steps, she heard Tong Jia scream!

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    Chapter 52: Troubled


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    In a drunken and blurry state, President Zhou directly reached out towards Tong Jia¡¯s chest in full view of everyone, with a smile on his face, ¡°You¡¯re not good-looking, but I didn¡¯t expect you to be so well-endowed! How much did it cost to get your breasts done?¡±


    Tong Jia was startled and pushed him away immediately.


    Since President Zhou was already drunk, he could not maintain his bnce after the push and crashed into the table! The pain sobered him up a bit, and he pointed at Tong Jia, cursing loudly, ¡°You have no respect! I gave you money, and you dare push me?¡±


    Tong Jia was somewhat frightened but still bit her lip and said, ¡°It was you¡­ suddenly reaching out¡­¡±


    ¡°You ugly freak! When a man touches you, you secretly enjoy it, but you still


    pretend to be high and mighty with me? If I weren¡¯t drunk, who would care¡­¡±


    ¡°President Zhou!¡± Shen Qingyue stood in front of Tong Jia. ¡°President Zhou is drunk. Let¡¯s stop here.¡±


    Only then did President Zhou remember that there were other people present and stopped speaking.


    Shen Qingyue continued, ¡°From the looks of President Zhou, he should be able to go back on his own. I still have work to do, and I need to consult with Miss Tong. I¡¯ll take her with me.¡± With that, regardless of President Zhou¡¯s reaction, she took Tong Jia and left.


    Tong Jia held back her tears and tremblingly said, ¡°Thank you, President


    Shen¡­


    Shen Qingyue looked at her and finally gave her business card, saying, ¡°This is my contact information. If President Zhou causes trouble for you again,e find me!¡±


    Tong Jia¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement as she thanked her once again.


    After everyone left, Yu Zhuang followed Shen Qingyue. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°General Manager Shen, President Zhou is a person with a strong background. It might cause some trouble for you to get involved in his affairs.¡±


    Shen Qingyue shrugged indifferently, ¡°If it¡¯s troublesome, then so be it. I can¡¯t just watch a girl being bullied like this¡­ Well, you should go back as well. I can handle it myself.¡±


    Seeing this, Yu Zhuang didn¡¯t say anything further, called a taxi, and left.


    Shen Qingyue also prepared to leave but then saw Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er approaching with each other. She just wanted to shout out her bad luck! But she didn¡¯t n to greet them, so she turned around and walked away.


    However, it was clear that Wei Jiu¡¯er didn¡¯t intend to let her off that easily and approached her, ¡°Qingyue, what a coincidence, why are you here? Waiting for your boyfriend?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s expression didn¡¯t look too good as he pulled Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°Don¡¯t waste your words with her. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Shen Qingyue had no intention of talking to them, but someone always had toe closer. She suddenly smiled flirtatiously, ¡°Qin Zhen, you eagerly came to thepany to find me just a few days ago. Howe today you act like you don¡¯t know me? When you called me, you didn¡¯t have this attitude.¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s expression changed instantly, ¡°What did you say?


    ¡°I did it for work!¡± Qin Zhen exined with a darkened face.


    Shen Qingyue did not have a good impression of these two people. If they were disgusting, they could go home and be disgusting there. She could not control that. But if they brought their disgust to her, she had to respond in kind. She shrugged, seemingly helpless, and said, ¡°Say whatever you want.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was anxious but did not dare to press further. She also knew that Qin Zhen did not have the same patience for her as before.


    Qin Zhen gave Shen Qingyue a re and pulled Wei Jiu¡¯er, preparing to leave.


    However, at that moment, a few scar-faced men suddenly arrived and surrounded them.


    Qin Zhen was on guard, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    One of the scar-faced man said, ¡°We¡¯re looking for Shen Qingyue! Those unrted, get lost!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue immediately switched to a defensive mode. Wei Jiu¡¯er also pulled Qin Zhen, eager to leave, ¡°Let¡¯s go first.¡±


    Qin Zhen did not say anything, but subconsciously moved closer to Shen Qingyue. As a grown man, how could he leave when he saw his ex-wife in trouble?


    ¡°You go first, I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Qin Zhen pushed Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    Seeing Qin Zhen standing in front of her, Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression was quiteplex. How should I put it, it was unexpected that someone who had rotten to the core could still stand up for her? It was truly surprising. However, she was only slightly surprised and did not have any change in her opinion of him.


    Right now, she needed to focus on the scar-faced men in front of her. At the same time, she quietly reached into her bag to call the police! When in distress, find the police. She had no intention of confronting them head-on.


    As for Wei Jiu¡¯er, she was in a dilemma. She definitely wanted to leave. But by doing so, she would abandon Qin Zhen, and that would ruin her image.. But if Shen Qingyue implicated her, she would be disgusted to death!

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    Chapter 53: Meeting You Brings Bad Luck


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    Before Wei Jiu¡¯er could figure it out, those few people attacked!


    ¡°Damn it, wasting time! Since you¡¯re not leaving, then let¡¯s take a beating together!¡± The scar-faced men had a mission, and they swung their clubs at Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er, seeing that these people ignored her, quickly made a sneaky call to the police. She wished for Shen Qingyue to be beaten to death, but not now. Qin Zhen, that lunatic, suddenly stayed behind. She had worked so hard for many years and was about to be the main wife of the Qin family. Qin Zhen absolutely couldn¡¯t get into trouble at this time.


    Although Shen Qingyue had been exercising in the gym for a while, it was still somewhat challenging for her to deal with several tall men at once. Soon, in a moment of carelessness, she was hit on the leg and almost fell to the ground.


    The man took the opportunity to attempt another kick.


    However, Qin Zhen noticed and kicked him away. Then, he worriedly helped


    Shen Qingyue up. ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was about to speak when she saw the scar-faced man rushing back and attacking Qin Zhen from behind! ¡°Be careful!¡±


    Qin Zhen turned around and performed a spinning kick, sending the man flying and crashing into a nearby garbage bin. Then he took off his suit jacket, still on the ground, and shielded Shen Qingyue behind him, his face full of hostility. He could not exin why he was so furious seeing Shen Qingyue injured, but at that moment, he had only one thought: none of these people should leave safely. He would fight recklessly, even if it meant risking his life, to defeat them all!


    In the end, the scar-faced men all fell down. Only Qin Zhen was still standing, looking at Shen Qingyue who was limping. ¡°Are you in pain?¡±


    Shen Qingyue shook her head.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er stood aside, watching the two supporting each other, her nails digging into her palm fiercely! Indeed, Shen Qingyue was her biggest enemy!


    At this moment, one of the scar-faced men reached out weakly and grabbed Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s ankle. He had been beaten to the point of losing strength and wanted to use her support to stand up.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was startled and instinctively stepped on him with her high heels, causing the man to groan in pain. Seeing this, Wei Jiu¡¯er immediately shouted loudly, drowning out the scar-faced man¡¯s voice, ¡°Ah! Zhen, save me!¡±


    Qin Zhen, who was originally supporting Shen Qingyue, heard Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s cry, his expression changed, and he could not care about anything else. He let go of Shen Qingyue and rushed towards Wei Jiu¡¯er! Once he reached her, he kicked the barely conscious man away.


    At the same time, he heard a muffled grunt from behind.


    Qin Zhen turned his head and saw Shen Qingyue being thrown back, losing her bnce and hitting the wall behind her, causing her head to bleed and leaving a trail of red.


    Shen Qingyue reached out to cover her head, her eyes devoid of sadness or anger. If she had anything to say at that moment, it would be a curse: If you¡¯re leaving, just go, why push me?


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes stung at the sight of the blood, caused by him pushing her away. It was not intentional, just a moment of impatience¡­ He felt a mix ofplicated emotions and wanted to apologize.


    However, Wei Jiu¡¯er stopped him. ¡°Zhen, I¡¯m so scared¡­¡±


    Qin Zhenforted her for a few moments and was about to go find Shen Qingyue.


    But before he could reach her, the police arrived.


    Everyone went to the police station for questioning.


    After all, with Qin Zhen¡¯s involvement, he had his ways, and soon he exposed the mastermind behind these people.


    It was Bai Juhua.


    Shen Qingyue was not surprised by this; she had suspected it earlier. Since it waste at night and she did not want to worry Shen Jun, she had to call Chi Ming to pick her up.


    She sat on a chair in the police station, waiting, and Qin Zhen walked over, seeing her disheveled appearance, wanting to mock her a little, but for some reason, he felt strange in his heart. In the end, he dryly asked, ¡°What¡¯s the grudge between you and Bai Juhua?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not look at him. ¡°It¡¯s a private matter.¡±


    Seeing her cold attitude, Qin Zhen¡¯s anger red up. ¡°What¡¯s with your attitude? Both Jiu¡¯er and I were dragged into this today because of you.


    Otherwise, would we be here at the police station in the middle of the night?¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue raised her expressionless face to look at him while touching the forehead he had injured. ¡°Then, thank you!¡±


    Qin Zhen, seeing her like this, felt even more frustrated. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡±


    At that moment, Wei Jiu¡¯er also came out and hugged Qin Zhen. ¡°I¡¯m so scared.


    Can you? take me home?¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡± Qin Zhenforted her for a few more moments and then turned to apany Shen Oingyue back. However, before he could reach her, he saw Shen Qingyue walking towards a Porsche.


    He remembered that Shen Qingyue used to follow him from behind, but at some point, it had changed, and now he could only watch her back. There was a moment when he wanted to bring her back no matter what. But thinking of Wei Ju¡¯er by his side, the person who had given him a second lease on life, he could not abandon her anymore! He thought that he must have identally pushed Shen Qingyue and felt guilty about it. He convinced himself and looked at Wei Jiu¡¯er. ¡°Ill take you home!¡±

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    Chapter 54: The Most Beautiful Scenery


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    Inside the car.


    Chi Ming looked at Shen Qingyue¡¯s obviously injured leg and the visible wound on her forehead. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, feeling a tightness in his chest. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Shen Qingyue casually replied, ¡°Just a minor issue, let¡¯s drive.¡± She did not want to involve Chi Ming too much. This Bai Juhua had caused her trouble today, and she would not let her get away with it.


    Chi Ming hesitated to speak but ultimately said nothing. He started the car without further ado.


    Shen Qingyue continued, ¡°Tonight, I¡¯ll stay at your ce¡­ I don¡¯t want Grandpa to see¡­¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Chi Ming remained silent. Originally, he should have been excited about bringing Shen Qingyue to his home, but under the current circumstances, he could not find any reason to smile.


    Upon reaching their destination, Chi Ming got out of the car first and directly lifted Shen Qingyue up.


    Shen Qingyue struggled, ¡°I can walk!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡± Chi Ming¡¯s tone was low.


    Shen Qingyue looked at his serious face and could not help but smirk, ¡°It¡¯s really nothing serious, you¡¯re being too nervous. From the way you¡¯re acting, one would think I¡¯ve had my limbs amputated.¡± She had been cornered by a group of people tonight, got injured, and was pushed by Qin Zhen. She was also feeling annoyed, but seeing Chi Ming like this inexplicably made her feel a bitfortable. Perhaps she had some strange quirks?


    Chi Ming did not answer her and instead ced her on the sofa in the house.


    He then went to get the first aid kit and carefully applied medicine to her. Shen Qingyue saw his serious expression and could not help but exaggerate,


    ¡°Ouch¡­ It hurts so much..


    Chi Ming¡¯s hand paused, his voice muffled, ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue suppressed herughter, ¡°I can do it myself.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± Chi Ming resolutely refused her outstretched hand and continued to carefully apply the medicine.


    He was applying medicine to her forehead, so they were very close. She looked at his tense and furrowed brows, felt his breath, and for some reason, her cheeks turned slightly red, so she turned her head to the side.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Chi Ming reached out and adjusted her head. After tending to her forehead, he put her leg on the coffee table, lifted the hem of her suit pants, and looked at the bruise. His expression turned dark again.


    Being stared at like this made Shen Qingyue feel a little embarrassed. She said,


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯ll be fine in a couple of days. No need for medicine.¡±


    Chi Ming did not say anything and continued to apply the medicine. Then he said, ¡°I¡¯ll go prepare some water for you to take a shower. After that, I¡¯ll apply the medicine again.¡±


    ¡°Fine.¡± Although Shen Qingyue felt a little disappointed, she did not insist. After taking a shower and seeing the clothes that Chi Ming had already prepared, perfectly sized for her, it was evident that this guy had nned everything in advance. And at this moment, she realized that tonight, in this ce, it was just the two of them! She had taken the initiative¡­ Was this what being favored felt like? So she instinctively chose him? Knowing that he would be tolerant?


    Shen Qingyue shook her head, touched her damp hair, and prepared to find a hairdryer. But after searching for a while, she could not find it. She went to find Chi Ming instead. Seeing that the bedroom door was slightly open, she did not enter directly but knocked and asked him.


    Chi Ming heard the movement, turned around, but did not open the door. ¡°The hairdryer is in the cab in the bathroom¡­¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Shen Qingyue saw that there were severalrge boxes behind him, and she vaguely felt that there were photos inside. She asked, ¡°Are those the photos you took on your trips?


    Chi Ming¡¯s expression softened. ¡°Those are the most beautiful photos in the world.¡±


    Shen Qingyue became interested. ¡°Really? Can I take a look? I¡¯ve always wanted to know where you¡¯ve been that made you so captivated.¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s gaze faltered. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it another time. You¡¯re tired today, so rest early.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Although Shen Qingyue felt a bit disappointed, she did not insist. She turned around to find the hairdryer.


    Chi Ming looked at the neatly arranged photos behind him, all ot Shen


    Qingyue. From various angles, capturing her youth on campus, her daily life. Her joys and sorrows were all recorded. But these photos, he dared only look at them himself¡­


    After Qin Zhen dropped Wei Jiu¡¯er off at her house, he still felt uneasy. In the end, he did not know why, but he drove straight to Shen Qingyue¡¯s house.


    However, he could not find her and could not reach her by phone either.


    Qin Zhen sat in the car and smoked several cigarettes in session. Somehow, he thought of the car parked at the entrance of the police station tonight. He fell into silence and sat outside the old Shen family residence the whole night. But throughout the night, Shen Qingyue never came back. With dark circles under his eyes, he drove straight to the Shen Corporation. After waiting outside the entrance for over an hour, he finally saw Miss Shen walking slowly toward him..

 Chapter 55 - 55: You Liking Me Makes Me Feel Disgusted

    Chapter 55: You Liking Me Makes Me Feel Disgusted


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    Today, she wore a hat and walked slowly, clearly still suffering from the leg injury fromst night. After waiting all night and being unable to contact her, Qin Zhen¡¯s anger grew stronger. However, seeing her appearance and considering her injury, he swallowed his anger and could not express it. It was his carelessnessst night that caused her injury, and it was understandable that she was angry and did not answer his calls. He consoled himself in this


    way¡­


    However, as he walked over to ask her where she had beenst night, he saw Chi Ming catching up to her and handing her something, and they were chatting andughing. Shen Qingyue even pushed Chi Ming lightly, and he patted her head with a smile before leaving.


    Watching Chi Ming¡¯s departing figure and the smile on Shen Qingyue¡¯s lips, Qin


    Zhen¡¯s face gradually darkened.


    Shen Qingyue did not even notice Qin Zhen¡¯s presence and walked inside with the crowd.


    Qin Zhen quickly walked over, his face dark as he shouted, ¡°Shen Qingyue! Stop right there.¡±


    Upon hearing his words, Shen Qingyue stopped in her tracks. ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    ¡°Were you at that wild man¡¯s housest night? Yes or no?¡± Qin Zhen only wanted one answer now.


    It was during the morning rush hour on a workday, and many people had gathered at the entrance.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that President Shen?¡±


    ¡°Who is that man?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you pay attention to the news? It¡¯s the century wedding of the Shen


    Group and the Qin Group! Aren¡¯t they the main characters of that wedding¡­¡± ¡°Are they suggesting that President Shen is having an affair?¡±


    ¡°Are you out of your mind? They have already divorced. Now the ex-husbandes to question her, obviously not wanting to see his ex-wife doing better than him!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I remember seeing the news before. President Qin was seen entering and leaving hotels with a woman. They¡¯ve been caught so many times. Now, what face does he have to question others, especially his ex-wife! This man is sick. He can find a girlfriend himself, but his ex-wife has to remain single? What kind of reasoning is that¡­¡±


    ¡°News is always a mix of truth and falsehood. They¡¯re probably both having affairs¡­¡±


    People were discussing animatedly, as they were all eager for gossip. Shen Qingyue¡¯s face turned unpleasant, and a sharp gaze swept over them, silencing everyone. After all, they were still working in the Shen Group¡­


    Shen Qingyue turned around to face this big trouble.


    ¡°Follow me.¡± Her leg was not feeling great, so she found a corner and sat down, looking up at him. ¡°Qin Zhen, be more mindful of the asion next time. You have no shame, but I do!¡±


    ¡°Huh, you still have the audacity to talk about shame when you slept at a wild man¡¯s house!¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened. He could not believe Shen Qingyue could do such a thing.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice waszy as she leaned back in her chair, mocking him.


    ¡°Qin Zhen, are you telling jokes? What do you mean by a wild man? Both Chi Ming and I are single. What¡¯s the big deal if we do whatever we want? It¡¯s none of your business! If that¡¯s how you see it, you¡¯re with Wei Jiu¡¯er every day, aren¡¯t you fooling around?


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth. ¡°You have no sense of shame!¡±


    ¡°Tsk!¡± Shen Qingyue rolled her eyes at him. There was no way tomunicate with this idiot. She said directly, ¡°Stop wasting time. What exactly do you want from me? Do you really want to know where I sleptst night?¡±


    Qin Zhen fell silent, indeed, that was one reason. He also wanted to see how she was doing after the injury. But now, he could not bring himself to say either reason. His pride did not allow him to bow his head.


    Seeing him not responding, Shen Qingyue lost her patience. ¡°Is that the only reason? Qin Zhen, you¡¯ve been pestering me time and time again. It makes me wonder if you like me.¡±


    At her words, Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned dark, and he said decisively, ¡°Even if all the women in the world were dead, I still wouldn¡¯t like you, Shen Qingyue!¡±


    ¡°Is that so? Well, that¡¯s great!¡± Shen Qingyue stood up. ¡°Since you saved mest night, I, being a person who values righteousness, won¡¯t scold you today. Also, please have some self-awareness and stop looking for me. Because if you really do like me, I won¡¯t be happy; I¡¯ll just feel disgusted. Of course, I appreciate that you don¡¯t like me.¡±


    After speaking, Shen Qingyue turned and walked away, leaving Qin Zhen with her back.


    After Yu Zhuong reported a few work matters, he took out an invitation. ¡°President Shen, this is an invitation to an auction. We¡¯re almost ready for that piece ofnd.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded and then said, ¡°Help me make an appointment with the chairman of Xuri Group. I want to meet him tonight.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know?¡± Yu Zhuang was taken aback and continued, ¡°Xuri Group is under investigation due to a coal mine copse incident. Moreover, most of their senior management were involved in wrongdoing. In the early years, during the mining disputes, they even caused deaths and buried the bodies in the mine. Now they¡¯ve been taken away. It¡¯s better if we don¡¯t have any contact with them

 Chapter 56 - 56: Which Good Samaritan Does Not Leave His Name

    Chapter 56: Which Good Samaritan Does Not Leave His Name


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    Shen Qingyue did not expect that such a thing would happen to the Xuri Group overnight. Well, she had heard about the style of this group, but without evidence and no business cooperation, she did not expect it toe to this point so quickly. She had originally nned to find their chairman to discuss the matter of Bai Juhua. Now, does she not need to take action?


    But at this moment, with such news being exposed, who could have done it? She did not believe it was a coincidence. Could it be Qin Zhen? Qin Zhen was also implicatedst night, but if Qin Zhen had this ability, the Qin Group would not be on the brink of crisis¡­


    At the same time, Qin Zhen was also pondering this question. He had intended to have someone investigate, but he did not expect it to be resolved overnight. Does Shen Qingyue now have such great capabilities? However, no one could answer this question for him as Shen Qingyue had blocked his new number.


    It was not yet time to finish work, but Chi Ming came to pick up Shen Qingyue.


    Seeing Chi Ming, her colleagues were already used to it, and they even greeted each other. They assumed that he was Shen¡¯s new boyfriend.


    When Shen Qingyue came out, Chi Ming naturally took the bag from her hands and then freed his right hand, gesturing for her to get on.


    Shen Qingyue walked straight ahead and said, ¡°I just have a little bruise on my leg, okay? It¡¯s not that serious!¡±


    Chi Ming quickly caught up, ¡°Really? Does it not hurt anymore?¡±


    Shen Qingyue directly demonstrated with her actions that she was lively and well, and there was really nothing major. After getting in the car, she remembered something and said to him, ¡°By the way, yesterday you asked me about those people, right? They were sent by Bai Juhua, but she¡¯s already under investigation now. She won¡¯t be able to trouble me anymore.


    She had not mentioned it before because she did not want Chi Ming to get involved, and of course, she was also afraid that he might act impulsively. But now it was unnecessary. Bai Juhua had been caught, and she would not be released after just a few days of detention. It¡¯s possible she might even face the death penalty! So there was no harm in telling Chi Ming now, it would also save him from worrying.


    Upon hearing this, Chi Ming was not particrly surprised. ¡°Oh.¡±


    ¡°Why are you so calm about it? I was a bit surprised when I found out,¡± Shen Qingyue looked at him, feeling like he knew in advance?


    Chi Ming touched his nose. ¡°I read the news. I guess Bai Juhua must have offended you, and you wanted to vent by targeting the Xuri Group. After all, the Xuri Group isn¡¯t clean, and Bai Juhua has connections there.¡±


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t me who did it, and I don¡¯t know what happened. But I have to admit, whoever did it is a good samaritan.¡± Shen Qingyue had suspected Qin Zhen at first, but no matter how she thought about it, it did not seem like him. Themotion caused by the Xuri Group this time was too big, and it could not be aplished by just the Qin family alone. It¡¯s likely that the Xuri Group had offended someone powerful and waspletely uprooted.


    Chi Ming slightly curved his lips. ¡°Is that so? Then this good samaritan did not leave his name¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at him, feeling that he was acting strange today.


    After sending Shen Qingyue back to her home, Chi Ming left.


    After returning home, Shen Qingyue spent some time chatting with her grandfather. Now, whenever she had time, she would spend more time with her family, making up for the debt from her previous life. When her grandfather was ready to rest, she returned to her room. She received a message from Chen Ying, asking her to join them for a date.


    Shen Qingyue: [I have to go to work. What¡¯s the date for? Besides, don¡¯t you have a big forest?]


    Chen Ying: [It¡¯s an emergency, Sis! After that blind date with Fu Daoyu, we haven¡¯t contacted each other! My parents are starting to suspect. I have no choice but to call him out and cooperate a little. But with just the two of us, it¡¯s too awkward. You should invite Chi Ming, and we can all meet up. Let¡¯s treat it as a get-together¡­]


    Shen Qingyue: [You really amaze me. You can set the time.]


    The next day, Shen Qingyue went to thepany and found that there was a small problem with the contract from that President Zhou. Clearly, President Zhou was making trouble, as this was something her assistant could have resolved, but he insisted on meeting in person. She knew it was because she had spoken up for Tong Jiast time, and he was unhappy. President Zhou was not her only option, but now that the contract had reached this stage, it would be troublesome to change people. In the end, weighing the pros and cons, she had Yu Zhuang contact President Zhou and arrange a meeting with him¡­


    As soon as she arrived at President Zhou¡¯s office, she heard a series of insults.


    ¡°I¡¯ve given you face! You little sl*t, how dare you report me! Take the sry I gave you and stille looking for trouble? I¡¯ll show you how I¡¯ll deal with you

 Chapter 57 - 57: A Fierce Operation

    Chapter 57: A Fierce Operation


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    Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression changed as the voice came from President Zhou¡¯s office. Although everyone around could hear it, they did not react as if it was something unusual. She said, ¡°Get your phone ready to record.¡± After speaking, she pushed the door open and saw Tong Jia huddled in a corner, holding her head.


    Seeing Shen Qingyue bringing people in, President Zhou acted as if he had not seen her and continued his verbal abuse, even resorting to physical violence. In reality, he was doing this to show Shen Qingyue that women in the workce are suppressed. If they want to turn the tables, they have to ask whether men will agree. He continued to curse, ¡°Damn it, you b*tch! You don¡¯t even like it when I touch you a little! You want to sue me? Who in thispany doesn¡¯t have a connection with me? Do you still want to stay here? And do you have any evidence? So what if I touched you? With your stic surgery face, if it weren¡¯t for me touching you, you probably wouldn¡¯t have had a man touch you in your lifetime¡­¡±


    While cursing, he also provokingly challenged Shen Qingyue. Wasn¡¯t she formidable? She dared to resist that day, would she dare today?


    However, Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression waspletely different from what he expected. Instead, she smiled and said, ¡°It seems I arrived at an inappropriate time.¡±


    President Zhou sneered, ¡°If you know it¡¯s an inappropriate time, then wait outside! Miss Shen, you are ady after all, don¡¯t you understand etiquette? You¡¯re no better than this sl*t on the ground¡­¡±


    p!


    Shen Qingyue pped him in the face without hesitation, sending President


    Zhou¡¯s face to the side. ¡°President Zhou, your mouth is asking for a p.¡±


    President Zhou was dumbfounded, but once he recovered, he pointed at Shen Qingyue and cursed loudly, ¡°You b*tch, how dare you hit me!¡±


    p!


    Another p.


    ¡°Now it¡¯s symmetrical,¡± Shen Qingyue blew on her palm.


    President Zhou waspletely infuriated and was about to pounce on Shen Qingyue with his teeth bared.


    Shen Qingyue lifted her leg and delivered a kick, hitting in between President Zhou¡¯s legs and sending him crashing to the ground.


    President Zhou held the most vulnerable part of a man, howling in pain, but at the same time, he did not forget to curse Shen Qingyue, ¡°You dare to hit me, you b*tch, I will definitely kill you!¡±


    Shen Qingyue coldly snorted, picked up the nearby water bottle, and gestured as if she was going to smash it down.


    Seeing this, President Zhou immediately shut up. He was afraid of getting his head smashed.


    Shen Qingyue gave him a disdainful look. ¡°Pathetic.¡±


    Then, she walked towards Tong Jia, who was crouching on the ground. ¡°Are you alright? Can you get up?¡±


    Tong Jia stared nkly at Shen Qingyue¡¯s outstretched hand. She used to be different, she used to be confident and assertive¡­ Her eyes became moist, and she slowly grasped Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand and stood up. ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­ Thank you.¡± ¡°No problem,¡± Shen Qingyue waved her hand.


    After expressing her gratitude, Tong Jia realized something. ¡°President Shen¡­


    with President Zhou acting like this, the cooperation between the twopanies¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a minor issue. Even if it wastes a few days, we¡¯ll find another business partner.¡± Shen Qingyue did not want to cooperate with President Zhou after the banquet that day. She recalled the resume she had seen before about Tong Jia, a graduate of a prestigious university with relevant work experience and outstanding abilities. She had been overlooked because of her appearance. Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Would you like to work for me?¡±


    Tong Jia was stunned. ¡°Are you serious?¡±


    ¡°Of course!¡± Shen Qingyue had some understanding of Tong Jia. Based on her abilities, she shouldn¡¯t have been stuck in a low-level position all this time. But because of her appearance, she had been subjected to workce bullying.


    Tong Jia gritted her teeth and nodded.


    President Zhou had been silent the whole time, watching as the crazy woman, Shen Qingyue, left before he began to seek revenge. This was not the time to be a hero in the workce! For him, this kind of thing was a piece of cake. Just find a few public rtions firms and let them bite into Shen Qingyue¡¯s apanying the drinking incident. No one would care whether it was true or not. In this world, workce women were not looked upon favorably. With his guidance, the Shen Corporation would also lose face because of this.


    However, what he did not expect was that after he found the public rtions firms and spent all his money, he discovered that he himself was trending.


    The trending topics exined the whole story, along with the video from this afternoon. Tong Jia¡¯s face was fully pixted, but his face waspletely visible!


    Thements were all criticizing him.


    [Encountering such a f*cking boss, it¡¯s enough to shorten your life by ten years!]


    [Calling her a b*tch with every breath, he obviously despises women. isn¡¯t his mom a woman? What kind of garbage is he?]


    [This b*stard dares to be so arrogant and fearless. We all have a responsibility!


    Don¡¯t buy anything from hispany anymore, boycott! If hispany can¡¯t sell its products, then what¡¯s the point of keeping hispany?]


    [I bought something from hispany yesterday, but I¡¯m returning it now! If they don¡¯t fire him, they¡¯ll keep losing more and more customers¡­.

 Chapter 58 - 58: So Unpresentable

    Chapter 58: So Unpresentable


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    President Zhou kept scrolling through thements, but after reading for a while, not a single one was in his favor. Frustrated, he threw his phone down. It must be Shen Qingyue. Only Shen Qingyue and her assistant came in this afternoon. No one else dared to make a peep! Thinking of this, he was furious and decided to confront Shen Qingyue. But as soon as he opened the door, he was met with a punch to the face. He hadn¡¯t even recovered from the previous blow, and now he felt like his nose was about to break.


    ¡°F*ck, who dares¡­¡± President Zhou was about to curse, but as soon as he saw the other person¡¯s face, he immediately shut his mouth¡ªit was theirpany¡¯s chairman.


    The chairman had a gloomy face. ¡°You don¡¯t need toe to thepany tomorrow! No, not even tomorrow, pack up your things now and get out.¡±


    President Zhou had been in this position for over ten years, ustomed to being arrogant and domineering. If he were to leave now, how many people were waiting to take him down? It was only now that he felt scared. He could not afford to lose his current status. ¡°Chairman, please give me a chance. It was just a moment of confusion!¡±


    ¡°Give you a chance? Who will give me a chance? Because of you, thepany¡¯s stocks plummeted! Even if I sold you, you wouldn¡¯t be worth that much! Now get out!¡± With that, the chairman turned and walked away, leaving the security guard to watch over him. If he did not leave, they would have to use force.


    President Zhou slumped to the ground, it was over¡­


    Chi Ming went to pick up Shen Qingyue early, his peach blossom eyes filled with a smile. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at him. ¡°My legs aren¡¯t bruised anymore! You don¡¯t need toe specially to pick me up.¡±


    ¡°I want to!¡± Chi Ming said as he held Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand. ¡°I heard you yed the hero today,ing to the rescue?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled helplessly. ¡°So, what do you think? Impressive, right?¡±


    ¡°Very impressive. Since you¡¯re so impressive, I¡¯ve decided to treat the hero to a big meal. I wonder if the hero is willing to grace me with her presence?¡± Chi Ming smiled like a blooming flower, his heart and eyes filled with Shen Qingyue.


    Amused by him, Shen Qingyue went directly to the restaurant Chi Ming had reserved. The two of them chatted andughed,pletely unaware of the people around them.


    Meanwhile, Qin Zhen was surrounded by a group of people. He saw Shen Qingyue approaching with Chi Ming and a bag in hand, and his expression grew increasingly gloomy.


    Zhou Sui stood next to Qin Zhen and followed his gaze, naturally noticing Shen Qingyue as well. He then yfully nudged Qin Zhen. ¡°Control your gaze. You¡¯re divorced now, so be careful! Don¡¯t tell me you only realized how good your sister-inw was after the divorce? How despicable can you get¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen turned his head. ¡°Shen Qingyue is not your sister-inw. Your sister-inw is Wei Jiu¡¯er! Remember, don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡±


    Zhou Sui shut his mouth, but his expression wasplicated. As an onlooker, he hoped his good friend would not regret his decision! Besides, it¡¯s not that he looked down on people, but Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s intentions were dubious, and only Qin Zhen, being blinded by love, couldn¡¯t see it. Qin Zhen was truly like someone who lost a watermelon and picked up a sesame seed¡­


    By now, most of the people they were waiting for had arrived, and they went straight to the private room. Since it was a men¡¯s gathering, there were no women present, so they could chat without reservations.


    Someone brought up President Zhou, ¡°I heard President Zhou yed with women and ended up ying himself¡­¡±


    ¡°I saw that news too, and I watched the video several times. That Shen Qingyue had been chasing after Zhen all this time, and I didn¡¯t expect her to have such skills! That kick, it looked painful¡­¡±


    ¡°I have to say, that force and elegance, it¡¯s quite appealing. It made my heart flutter¡­¡± Just as this person finished speaking, they felt a cold gaze sweeping over them, causing their words to catch in their throat.


    The man on Qin Zhen¡¯s right side had a cold expression and wore a ck earring, his gaze mocking. ¡°I can¡¯t believe President Zhou would want to be with someone like her, what a sh*tty old fart, so unpresentable.¡±


    His words directly belittled several people. Zhou Sui frowned, ¡°Han Xu, you¡¯ve gone too far with your words.¡±


    Qin Zhen and Han Xu had grown up together. Compared to Zhou Sui, Qin Zhen¡¯s temper was the worst, and he had an arrogant and domineering personality. Han Xu was even more ruthless than Qin Zhen, never understanding the concept of leaving room for others. He only knew how to get rid of obstaclespletely. It was because of this personality that he had offended many people.


    The reason why Zhou Sui could be friends with Han Xu was solely because Qin Zhen was in between them. It was because of him that the three of them stayed friends..

 Chapter 59 - 59: A Monster With Plastic Surgery

    Chapter 59: A Monster With stic Surgery


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    Han Xu also knew Zhou Sui¡¯s personality and did not say anything further. After all, they were here for entertainment, and it was unnecessary to let it affect their mood for the sake of outsiders.


    Qin Zhen had been quietly drinking before, and now that everyone was quiet, he said, ¡°Han Xu, I have news about the woman you asked me to find¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Han Xu froze in ce. ¡°Where is she?¡±


    ¡°An hour ago, her bank card was used to withdraw 500,000 yuan at a bank in the outskirts of the city. She was wearing a hat and a mask, but judging from her figure, it was her,¡± Qin Zhen said as he put down his ss.


    ¡°Which bank?¡±


    Just as Qin Zhen finished mentioning the bank, Han Xu stood up and left.


    Someone saw him leaving and murmured, ¡°Han Xu looks down on this person and that person all day long. But now he¡¯s in a rush and worked up over a girl from a poor neighborhood. Isn¡¯t he just embarrassing himself? Day after day, who does he think he is?¡±


    The others did notment or respond, but they did not say anything either. After all, Han Xu was truly crazy.


    At that moment, Han Xu had already mobilized his subordinates, and he himself stepped on the gas pedal, heading straight to the bank Qin Zhen mentioned. However, as he passed an intersection, a motorcycle suddenly appeared and he could not dodge it in time, resulting in a collision.


    Annoyed, Han Xu mmed the car door and went to check on the person¡¯s condition. To his surprise, the person was unharmed and limped over to pick up their bag. It seemed that the bag was more important than being hit by a car. At that moment, a woman ran over from a distance, shouting, ¡°Thief, give me back my bag!¡±


    Panting heavily, Tong Jia rushed forward and snatched her bag back. It was her mother¡¯s life-saving money! Her mother had been seriously ill and had been lying in the hospital for over half a year. Recently, her condition suddenly worsened, and Tong Jia had no choice but to use the card given to her by that man. To avoid being discovered, she deliberately chose a bank in the outskirts and withdrew cash, fearing that he would find out. But as soon as she withdrew the money, it was stolen from her!


    Seeing that the thief was stopped due to the collision, Tong Jia felt it was karma! People who steal life-saving money and push others into a dead end deserve to die!


    However, before Tong Jia could celebrate, she turned her head and saw a man approaching step by step. Although the lighting was dim, there were car lights, and she saw the man¡¯s face. Tong Jia waspletely dumbfounded. It had been a year, but he had not changed at all! No, he was different now. His gaze had be even more frightening than before.


    Han Xu looked at the woman in front of him with disgust. Her face, marked by the aftermath of stic surgery, was so ugly. When did he everck attractive women by his side? Even if it was a surgically altered face, it was still a hundred times more beautiful than hers!


    Tong Jia understood his gaze naturally and felt a pang of pain. It was only then that she realized her mask had fallen off. She quickly put the mask back on.


    Han Xu did not pay much attention to her. Looking down on the thief, he said condescendingly, ¡°How much do you want to settle this privately?¡±


    ¡°To hell with settling privately! You almost broke my leg! I¡¯m going to send you to prison! Money doesn¡¯t make you invincible¡­¡± The thief endured the pain and cursed at the person in front of him.


    At Han Xu¡¯s change in expression, the ck stud earring on his ear seemed to emit a dangerous signal.


    Tong Jia knew him too well and instinctively grabbed his hand. ¡°Don¡¯t act like this. It won¡¯t be good if someone gets killed. I¡¯ve already called 120, let¡¯s follow the proper procedures. He ran a red light¡­¡±


    ¡°Get lost! Who do you think you are, daring to touch me!¡± Han Xu shook off Tong Jia¡¯s hand, his face full of disgust. He hade here to find someone, and now he was being dyed by these two disgusting people. His mood was already bad, and this weird-looking woman dared to touch him. He directly took out a check and threw it at Tong Jia. ¡°Take him to the hospital, the rest of the money is yours, don¡¯t bother me.¡± With that said, he didn¡¯t care about the expressions of these people, turned around, and drove away.


    Tong Jia held the check in her hand, silently watching the car drive away. She was overwhelmed by sadness¡­ He truly didn¡¯t recognize her. When she remembered his gaze just now, sheughed mockingly. What was she still thinking? Ever since she disfigured herself a year ago, she knew that there was no possibility between them anymore.


    Han Xu, so heartless and arrogant, had probably forgotten about her long ago. After all, when did he everck women by his side?


    It was her own wishful thinking, hiding and thinking that he was still looking for her. Now it seemed like nothing more than a joke¡­


    Early on the weekend.


    Fu Daoyu, dressed in high-end fashion and exuding a trendy vibe, came to pick up Chen Ying. After all, he was going to the Chen family to pick her up, so he paid great attention to details and would not allow any problems at this crucial moment.


    Chen Song apanied Chen Ying outside.


    Chen Ying smiled, ¡°Big Brother, you can go back. I thought you were worried, so you came to supervise on behalf of Mom and Dad..¡±

 Chapter 60 - 60: Scheming Horse Racing

    Chapter 60: Scheming Horse Racing


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    Chen Song smiled as he watched Chen Ying leave. But after she was gone, his eyes darkened. This was for the best; this was the path the youngdy of the Chen family should take. Everything should return to normal.


    Unbeknownst to Chen Ying, she boarded Fu Daoyu¡¯s car and followed him to the racecourse. Yes, nobody knew what Fu Daoyu was thinking, but in the end, the four of them went horseback riding.


    In fact, it was Chi Ming¡¯s suggestion. Seeing how carefully Fu Daoyu was assisting Chi Ming to mount the horse beside Shen Qingyue, he felt a toothache. He wondered why this man suddenly wanted to go horseback riding! He must be so cunning, even coaxing Shen Qingyue by mentioning her past horse-riding ident, causing her to have trauma about the event. Now she dares not ride? Pah! When they were abroad, Chi Ming rode faster than anyone else. With his skills, even no one would be able to question him.


    ¡°Be careful¡­ How do you feel? This horse is the gentlest one; it definitely won¡¯t throw you off again,¡± Shen Qingyue said as she led Chi Ming¡¯s horse. She remembered that in the past, Chi Ming got injured while trying to lead a horse for her, breaking two ribs and getting traumatized. Now that he was willing to try again, she naturally had to apany him.


    ¡°I¡¯m still a little scared¡­ but with you here, I feel much better,¡± Chi Ming smiled yfully.


    Fu Daoyu looked at them, grinning and baring his teeth. He should have been this attentive from the start. What¡¯s with that Qin Zhen?


    Chen Ying muttered to herself, ¡°I suddenly don¡¯t feel like horseback riding; the smell of love is nauseating.¡±


    Regarding everyone¡¯s tant gazes, Shen Qingyue did not care because she saw Chi Ming, looking clumsy but cute, riding the horse. She could not help but take out her phone and take a picture; it was rare to see Chi Ming like this.


    ¡°Sister-inw?¡±


    Hearing someone calling from behind, Shen Qingyue thought they were calling someone else and did not turn back. After all, she did not have any ¡®sister-inw¡¯ status now.


    But after a while, the voice continued, and the next second, the person was right in front of her.


    Zhou Sui was leading his horse, walking up to Shen Qingyue, and called again,


    ¡°Sister-inw, I called you several times, why didn¡¯t you respond?¡±


    Seeing it was Zhou Sui, Shen Qingyue knew Qin Zhen and the others must havee here to amuse themselves too. Her face sank, ¡°I¡¯ve already divorced Qin Zhen, and it has nothing to do with you. Just call me Miss Shen, or just call me by my name.¡±


    Before Zhou Sui could say anything, Qin Zhen also led his horse over. Their gazes met, but neither gave the other much attention.


    Shen Qingyue just did not want to look at him, and Qin Zhen did not want to admit defeat; he would never bow down.


    ¡°Zhou Sui, let¡¯s race twops,¡± Qin Zhen called out to Zhou Sui.


    Zhou Sui wanted them to bond, so he said, ¡°It¡¯s not fun if it¡¯s just the two of us. Sister-inw¡­ Qingyue seems to havee here on her own. Let¡¯s go together.¡±


    ¡°Heh. Stop talking to her. If you talk too much, she might think you¡¯re interested in her,¡± Qin Zhen sneered.


    Shen Qingyue rolled her eyes and turned away without looking at him. He was really foolish; she was afraid of being poisoned just by looking at him.


    Qin Zhen coldly snorted and called out to Zhou Sui again, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    At this moment, Chi Ming quickly urged his horse toe over, dismounted, and pulled Shen Qingyue close.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you need more time to get used to horse-riding? Why did youe so quickly?¡± Shen Qingyue thought Chi Ming would not dare to ride the horse after just taking a photo.


    Chi Ming almost blurted out: I¡¯ll miss you if I don¡¯te; you might run away with someone else. However, he knew it was not the right time to say that.


    He quickly changed his tone and said with a hint of grievance, ¡°Without you by my side, I¡¯m still scared. I feel like this horse will buck me off¡­ Can you take me around again?¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Shen Qingyue said gently.


    Zhou Sui and Shen Qingyue were back to back and did not see how Chi Ming got there. But Qin Zhen was facing them directly, and he saw everything Chi Ming did! How was he scared? He was even better than professionals! Shen Qingyue was bing more and more foolish; she fell for such a low-level trick.


    He provocatively looked at Chi Ming, ¡°Do you dare topete with me? Chi Ming, since we¡¯re already at the racecourse, just randomly swaying around is meaningless. Let¡¯spete in speed, so people won¡¯t say I¡¯m bullying. Whoever reaches the finish line first wins!¡±


    Chi Ming nodded.. ¡°Okay, but since it¡¯s apetition, there should be a bet, don¡¯t you think so?¡±

 Chapter 61 - 61: I Win

    Chapter 61: I Win


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    ¡°Which bet do you want to make?¡± Qin Zhen showed no fear.


    Chi Ming responded directly, ¡°If I win, you can¡¯t pester Qingyue anymore. Unless necessary, don¡¯t approach her to talk.¡±


    Qin Zhen furrowed his brows, ¡°When did I pester Shen Qingyue?¡±


    Chi Ming could not be bothered with him and said, ¡°Just tell me if you agree or not. If you didn¡¯t pester her, what are you doing here now? Don¡¯t make excuses; appearing by her side is already pestering her.¡±


    ¡°Fine!¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned serious, ¡°But if I win, you have to leave Shen


    Qingyue immediately. Don¡¯t affect the reputation of the Shen and Qin families. We are respectable people.¡±


    ¡°Whether you are respectable or not, it¡¯s hard to say.¡± Chi Ming did not want to argue with him anymore. Since Qin Zhen agreed, they might as well have a properpetition. This clingy fly needed to buzz off.


    Both of them arrived at the starting point. Shen Qingyue whispered to Chi Ming, ¡°Don¡¯t force yourself; if you lose, you lose. We can just ignore it. He¡¯s just crazy, and you can¡¯t reason with him.¡±


    Chi Ming smiledzily; he did not expect Shen Qingyue to think he would renege on a bet. His smile was rxed, ¡°So, do you hope I win or lose?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I hope you win,¡± Shen Qingyue replied, but in her heart, she added, ¡®Although you can¡¯t win either. I just hope you won¡¯t get hurt.¡¯


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll win for you to see!¡± Chi Ming¡¯s confidence showed as he spoke, and he looked at Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue did not want to dampen his confidence; Qin Zhen had studied horse riding back in school. How could Chi Ming possibly win? He was swaying even now while riding a horse. However, she encouraged him sincerely, ¡°Go ahead and win.¡±


    Then she took out her phone and searched: How to help a friend who suffered a major setback regain confidence?


    Qin Zhen watched Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming talking so closely, not knowing what they were saying. He felt ufortable in that atmosphere and tried hard not to care. The reason he made this request was that he thought Shen Qingyue was wallowing in self-pity, embarrassing herself. Even though they were divorced, others still mentioned him as her ex-husband when they talked about her. He could not afford that reputation¡­


    Soon, the signal to start the race sounded, and Chi Ming¡¯s whole demeanor changed. He spurred the horse like a spring and shot forward.


    Qin Zhen was a bit slow to react; by the time he lifted his head, the two had already pulled some distance ahead. He was infuriated and gritted his teeth! He knew Chi Ming was pretending not to know how to ride!


    Shen Qingyue also froze; she was not stupid. Chi Ming was clearly skilled in horse riding; why did he lie to her? Did he just want her to lead the horse for him?


    The final oue was beyond doubt, Chi Ming won effortlessly. He turned his horse around, looking at Qin Zhen with a cold voice, ¡°You lost!¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face grew darker; he knew Chi Ming was pretending not to know how to ride a horse. However, being in front of so many people, he could not afford to lose face. He directly said, ¡°I ept my loss.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Don¡¯t pester Qingyue anymore,¡± Chi Ming said coldly.


    Qin Zhen snorted; when did he pester Shen Qingyue? It was clearly Shen Qingyue who often unted herself in front of him and even found another man to irritate him. Simply childish! ¡°I never liked her in the first ce, why would I pester her?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I hope you keep your word.¡± Chi Ming raised an eyebrow with a smile, but there was no humor in his eyes. After saying this, he dismounted and walked towards Shen Qingyue, showing warmth in his eyes. ¡°I won, you know.¡± He was waiting for Shen Qingyue to praise him.


    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Why did you lie to me? You clearly aren¡¯t afraid of horse riding. ¡±


    Chi Ming had already prepared his response, ¡°Don¡¯t you find it surprising? I do have some fear, but that doesn¡¯t mean I can¡¯t ride. You helped me ovee my fear, and I won thepetition. Don¡¯t you feel a sense of aplishment?¡± Shen Qingyue did not know how to respond to that.


    Chi Ming pulled her, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve been riding for a while. Let¡¯s take a rest.¡±


    Chen Ying and others also approached. She could not help but ask, ¡°What¡¯s Qin Zhen¡¯s intention? Does he want to remarry you?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s dreaming!¡±


    Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming answered in unison. Then they nced at each other and stopped talking.


    Chen Yingughed, ¡°I can see that even if he wants to, he doesn¡¯t stand a chance. Haha, well, now that you¡¯ve won against that scumbag, let¡¯s go watch a movie. The lead actor is from ourpany; let¡¯s show some support.¡±


    Mainly, she thought horse riding was boring and wanted to do something else.


    Fu Daoyu went with Chi Ming to buy tickets. However, Chi Ming picked a horror movie, ¡®Blood Moon¡¯..

 Chapter 62 - 62: Watching a Movie With Weak Nerves

    Chapter 62: Watching a Movie With Weak Nerves


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    Fu Daoyu¡¯s face changed and he said, ¡°Watching that movie with girls, isn¡¯t it a bad idea? They¡¯ll be scared, won¡¯t they? Besides, Chen Ying didn¡¯t choose this movie, did she?¡±


    ¡°All part of the Chen family, we¡¯re coborating, it¡¯s the same. And they won¡¯t be scared, I¡¯m here with Shen Qingyue,¡± Chi Ming said with a smile.


    Fu Daoyu wanted to curse, this scheming man.


    When they got the movie tickets, Shen Qingyue frowned, ¡°Why is it this one?¡± Chi Ming remainedposed, ¡°We came toote, and the others were sold out.¡±


    Hearing this, Fu Daoyu, eating popcorn, coldly snorted.


    Shen Qingyue sat next to Chi Ming.


    Soon, the movie officially began.


    As it was a horror movie, it was creepy from the beginning, with a dark night and a rising blood moon¡­ Suddenly, the scene became silent, and at that moment, arge ghost face appeared suddenly¡­


    Next to Chi Ming, piercing screams were heard, and then the person threw themselves into his arms, tightly hugging him. ¡°Ah¡­ Is that ghost still there?¡± Chi Ming pushed Fu Daoyu¡¯s head away with an expressionless face. ¡°Get lost!¡±


    Fu Daoyu could only sob softly, ¡°Waaah¡­¡±


    Chi Ming then turned to look at Shen Qingyue, who was enjoying the movie with popcorn and c.


    Chi Ming was speechless.


    Then he turned his head and hugged Shen Qingyue¡¯s arm. ¡°Ah¡­ Is that ghost still there?¡±


    Fu Daoyu,


    Shen Qingyue looked at the students preparing to go to the forest for an outing on the screen and could not help but ask, ¡°Which one are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Chi Ming turned his head and realized that the scene had already changed. He awkwardly said, ¡°I was talking about the ghost face under the blood moon¡­¡±


    ¡°That was quite a while ago, isn¡¯t it? This is the main part of the movie now.¡± This guy¡¯s reaction is too slow, isn¡¯t it?


    Chi Ming coughed, ¡°I¡¯m afraid of these things. I always feel like those things will pop out at any time¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue understood, ¡°It¡¯s alright, don¡¯t be scared. It¡¯s all fake, just think about when they were shooting, there were people all around.¡± Then she handed him some popcorn to sweeten him up and ease his nerves.


    Chi Ming blushed, she cared about him. Although they switched roles, the result was almost the same, and he was quite satisfied.


    On the other side, Fu Daoyu was feeling pitiful. He felt so miserable. He had to eat dog food while being scared!


    Chen Ying sighed lightly and took out a pair of earphones from her bag, handing them to Fu Daoyu.


    Fu Daoyu¡¯s face was full of gratitude. This was true family.


    Chen Ying was speechless. She felt like she had turned into an elder sister, taking care of a big younger brother. But it was strange; she did not really feel anything for this type of man. It seemed that this act could continue.


    Meanwhile, Chi Ming began to tease, cowering in Shen Qingyue¡¯s embrace every time a scary scene appeared. Shen Qingyue wouldfort him each time.


    After one movie, Chi Ming was extremely satisfied and looked as proud as a peacock disying its feathers.


    Shen Qingyue felt like her nerves were on the verge of copsing. She did not expect Chi Ming to be so afraid, screaming from start to finish. She suddenly felt fortunate that she had never watched a movie with Chi Ming before; otherwise, she would have had a nervous breakdown long ago.


    After the movie, Chen Ying also felt it was not very interesting. She went straight home, but on her way, she messaged Chen Song to inquire about the situation at home, afraid that her parents would find out the date did notst long enough.


    Chen Song: [I don¡¯t know, still at thepany.]


    He had not had a moment of peace the whole day, feeling anxious. He knew very well that this time was different from before, and it would not be long before he saw Chen Ying getting married.


    Chen Ying: [Then I¡¯lle to thepany to find you.] After all, if she went back now, her parents would definitely notice something was off.


    Chen Song: [The date ended so early?]


    Chen Ying: [Mm, we¡¯ve been ying all day, and I¡¯m a bit tired.]


    After a moment of silence, Chen Song replied: [Are you happy?]


    Chen Ying thought, ¡®Am I happy?


    But she still said insincerely, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m happy.¡± Actually, Fu Daoyu was quite good, but they were only suitable as friends. The superficial rtionship they had before was no longer appropriate.


    Chen Song: [Thene on over. Be careful on your way.]


    Chen Ying arrived quickly, and when she arrived, she saw Chen Song had ordered a table full of dishes, all her favorites. She was also hungry and immediately reached for a bite.


    ¡°Go wash your hands first!¡± Chen Song saw her and helplessly smiled.


    ¡°We¡¯re not strangers, can¡¯t I take a bite first?¡± Chen Ying said, then proceeded to wash her hands.


    However, she did not see the stiff expression on Chen Song¡¯s face after her casual remark..

 Chapter 63 - 63: She Fell in the Bathroom

    Chapter 63: She Fell in the Bathroom


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    Chen Song had a wry smile on his face. Indeed, he was not a stranger; he was her family, the person least likely to stand by her side. He took out a tissue and wiped her mouth. ¡°You¡¯re always so impulsive. What will you do about marriage in the future? You don¡¯t even know how to take care of yourself.¡±


    ¡°Well, then you should keep an eye on me and find someone as caring as you. Besides, I¡¯m not in a rush to get married. What¡¯s so great about marriage? I¡¯ll live the way I live now in the future,¡± Chen Ying said. ncing at the face so close to her and couldn¡¯t help butpliment, ¡°Big Brother, you¡¯re really handsome, and you¡¯re so gentle with a good personality. I wonder who will be lucky enough to be your wife; I envy her.¡±


    ¡°If you envy it, then you¡­¡± Chen Song stopped mid-sentence.


    Chen Ying took a sip of water and looked up, asking, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, let¡¯s eat.¡± Chen Song picked up his chopsticks and served her some food, urging her to eat quickly.


    Shen Qingyue had taken Chi Ming out for dinner, thinking of celebrating together. After all, it was a good thing for Chi Ming to leave behind the shadows of the past and start riding horses again. However, their good mood did notst long, as someone interrupted them.


    A woman directly blocked their way, looking arrogant. ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t this Miss


    Shen? It¡¯s been a long time¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at the person; it was Sun Tian, the one who had been embarrassed by Chi Mingst time and turned red with anger. She dared toe forward again? Facing Sun Tian, she calmly said, ¡°Long time no see.¡±


    Sun Tian looked at Shen Qingyue and the man beside her with a hint of hatred in her eyes. Thest time these two made her lose face in front of so many people, she had never forgotten. She sarcastically said, ¡°I¡¯m straightforward with my words, Miss Shen, don¡¯t take offense. I remember you¡¯ve only been divorced from Mr. Qin for a little over a month, and you¡¯re already dating a new man. Isn¡¯t that a bit heartless?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled elegantly, ¡°It¡¯s been more than a month. Time goes by quickly, andpared to your husband, who changes partners several times in one day, it¡¯s not too bad, right?¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Sun Tian gritted her teeth in anger. What could she say? Shen Qingyue could not confront her without mentioning her husband?


    Shen Qingyue took a few steps back, remembering that she had just caught a glimpse of a man sitting opposite Sun Tian. He seemed a bit familiar. ¡°I wonder why Miss Sun is attending this banquet? Who is that person next to you? I feel


    like I¡¯ve seen him somewhere before.¡±


    Mentioning the man who came with her, Sun Tian¡¯s expression became somewhat unnatural. ¡°He¡¯s just a friend.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Shen Qingyue dragged her tone and did not continue.


    Sun Tian felt a bit nervous. Her husband was known for his indulgence in vices, and who knew if he would meet a tragic fate one day? Since her family was not helping her, she naturally had to find other potential supporters. The man she brought today was a wealthy and eligible bachelor she had managed to hook.


    However, she had not expected to encounter Shen Qingyue here. If Shen Qingyue went over and talked nonsense, all her efforts would go to waste. Thinking of this, she regretted stopping Shen Qingyue.


    Just by Sun Tian¡¯s look, Shen Qingyue already knew what she meant. However, she did not bother to pay attention to it and just smiled gently. ¡°Miss Sun, you and I aren¡¯t close. We don¡¯t need to greet each other when we meet.¡±


    Sun Tian stared at Shen Qingyue but did not dare to say anything more, fearing Shen Qingyue might say something incriminating.


    Shen Qingyue finally sat down to dine with Chi Ming, undisturbed. After a pleasant dinner, when Shen Qingyue stood up to go to the restroom, Sun Tian kept an eye on her. When she saw Shen Qingyue leave, she quickly got up and went to the corner to find a waiter. ¡°Go tell the male guest at table number 9 that his femalepanion fell in the restroom, ask him to go check on her.¡±


    The waiter frowned, ¡°In the women¡¯s restroom over there? Should we call an ambnce?¡±


    Sun Tian took out 1,000 yuan, ¡°Is there a problem now?¡±


    Seeing the money, the waiter chose toply. He hurriedly went to deliver the message.


    Chi Ming heard what the waiter said and immediately got anxious. He stood up and rushed towards the women¡¯s restroom without noticing the expressions of the other guests. Just as he was about to enter the women¡¯s restroom, Shen Qingyue came out.


    ¡°Men¡¯s restroom is next door. Did you drink too much?¡± Shen Qingyue held him, looking him up and down.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t fall?¡± Chi Ming held her and examined her..

 Chapter 64 - 64: Call the Police

    Chapter 64: Call the Police


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    ¡°I didn¡¯t fall, who told you that?¡± Shen Qingyue was a bit puzzled.


    Chimian finally realized something was wrong, ¡°A male waiter.¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°I didn¡¯t see any male waiter in thedies¡¯ restroom.¡±


    They returned to their table, and it was evident that her purse and Chi Ming¡¯s phone were missing. She could not help butugh out loud, ncing towards Sun Tian¡¯s seat, only to find it empty.


    It was obvious who caused the trouble. What kind of fool was Sun Tian? Didn¡¯t she know there were surveince cameras?


    The cashier approached as they just left, suspecting that they were trying to dine and dash. But considering their high status, she felt relieved. However, when she noticed their strange expressions, her unease returned. The dishes they ordered were not cheap, and she could not afford to cover it. So she approached them, saying, ¡°You two, it¡¯s time to pay the bill.¡±


    Shen Qingyue lost her wallet and phone, and she did not even remember anyone¡¯s phone number except the emergency hotline. She exined, ¡°Our wallets and phones were stolen by someone¡­¡±


    She intended to ask the cashier to check the surveince footage and report the incident, but she was interrupted.


    ¡°Miss, all the peopleing in and out of here are elites, earning millions. Who do you think would steal from you? Are you trying to get a free meal? You dress up all fancy but seem to have such bad taste.¡± The cashier spoke loudly without lowering her voice, causing the previously quiet restaurant to look their way.


    Seeing the cashier¡¯s bad attitude, Shen Qingyue also turned cold, ¡°Don¡¯t you have surveince? If you don¡¯t believe us, check the footage to see if someone stole our things.¡±


    ¡°People like you, I¡¯ve seen too many, unable to afford things but pretending¡­ The cashier¡¯s expression became even more unpleasant, full of disdain. ¡°Enough, I¡¯ll pay.¡± Chi Ming looked at Shen Qingyue and said, ¡°Wait for me here.¡±


    Shen Qingyue frowned, ¡°How are you going to pay?¡±


    ¡°I have a way.¡± With that, Chi Ming went to the cashier¡¯s desk.


    The cashier did not care about that and heard someone paying, so she calmed down, ¡°It would have been better if you did that earlier. Why put on a show¡­¡±


    Five minutester, Chi Ming returned with a cashier who now appeared very timid, in stark contrast to before. ¡°Mr. Chi, we have copied the surveince video for you. Please keep it safe.¡±


    Even after leaving the restaurant, Shen Qingyue was still baffled, ¡°How did you handle it?¡±


    ¡°I know the owner of this restaurant¡­ We¡¯re friends, and your grandfather also knows him. We used to have some coborations,¡± Chi Ming said casually.


    Shen Qingyue was confused and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t know my grandfather knew the owner of this restaurant.¡± Since this restaurant was rmended by Chen Ying, she came here, not expecting to encounter such trouble.


    ¡°Of course, I wouldn¡¯t lie to you. By the way, I watched the surveince video, and it was Sun Tian who took it. What do you want to do?¡± ording to Chi Ming, he wanted to take care of it directly, but he did not dare to make decisions on his own.


    ¡°Since Sun Tian wants to y thief, let her. We¡¯re going to the police station.¡± Shen Qingyue was not a saint; she had already warned Sun Tian, and she still wanted to cause trouble. Now she would have to face the consequences. Otherwise, did Sun Tian think they were ying games together?


    Sun Tian did not dare to let her husband see her with a strange man, so she got out of the car at the entrance of the vi area by herself, fearing trouble. All in all, the date was not bad; the man was quite gentlemanly. Plus, they caused trouble for Shen Qingyue earlier, and she felt quite good. However, as soon as she reached the door, she saw Zhu Xiaoshan having a fling with two women! Right there in the garden! Was he crazy? Even though this ce was rtively private, people could still see it, and he was just brazenly doing it at home. This was like stepping all over her face!


    ¡°Zhu Xiaoshan! You scum! Didn¡¯t I tell you not to bring women home?¡± Sun Tian was so angry that she threw the fruits ced on the stone table toward the three people.


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± The two women pretended to look embarrassed, but they both hid in Zhu Xiaoshan¡¯s arms.


    Zhu Xiaoshan patted them soothingly, not feeling anything even when he saw his wife return home. In fact, he started to get more excited. ¡°Why are you making a fuss? This is my home, and I can y however I want! Besides, when you married me, didn¡¯t you know what kind of person I am? Now you¡¯re pretending to be something you¡¯re not? Or do you want to join in? Let¡¯s all do it together¡­.¡±

 Chapter 65 - 65: Stopping and Robbing

    Chapter 65: Stopping and Robbing


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    ¡°You¡­¡± Sun Tianqi felt like killing someone, but she remembered the man she met today and held back. She decided to wait and gather evidence against that man, then divorce this scum.


    As she was thinking, the distant sound of police sirens suddenly approached.


    The first person to change his expression was Zhu Xiaoshan, who thought the police hade to arrest him for soliciting prostitutes. He quickly put on his pants, ¡°Quick, go out from the back door¡­¡±


    Sun Tian smiled, assuming that some neighbor could not bear Zhu Xiaoshan¡¯s public indecency and had called the police. She would feel satisfied if she could witness Zhu Xiaoshan being caught.


    However, when she saw the police arriving at her doorstep, and the first person to step out was Shen Qingyue, her whole body froze! How could it be Shen Qingyue? This despicable woman actually called the police on her? Just because she took her bag?


    Zhu Xiaoshan also sensed that something was amiss, ¡°Miss Shen, why did you bring the police to my house?¡±


    ¡°You should ask your wife. She stole my bag,¡± Shen Qingyue did not waste time with them.


    ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense!¡± Sun Tianqi¡¯s face changed drastically, refusing to admit anything. After all, who could not afford a bag like that? This was her bag, and who could prove otherwise?


    Seeing Sun Tianqi¡¯s expression, Shen Qingyue knew what she was thinking and decided not to say she was foolish.


    The police nearby also spoke up and presented a copy of the video they obtained from the restaurant, ¡°Here¡¯s the video evidence showing you taking the bag. Come with us.¡±


    In the video, Chi Ming intentionally left the man there as well. So when the video started ying in front of Sun Tian, she almost went crazy.


    Before she could snatch the phone, she felt her hair being grabbed. It was Zhu Xiaoshan! He grabbed Sun Tian¡¯s hair and pped her, ¡°You despicable woman, you dare to shout at me! Who is that man you had dinner with? How dare you cuckold me?¡±


    Being pped like that, Sun Tian¡¯s anger red up, ¡°So what? It¡¯s fine for you to y with women, but I can¡¯t have fun with men? Let me tell you, it was my first time having dinner with the man in the video, but we¡¯ve slept together several times! He¡¯s much better in bed than you! If you didn¡¯t have some money, do you think any woman would pretend to be satisfied with you? You¡¯re just a one-minute man!¡±


    As soon as Zhu Xiaoshan heard this, his facepletely changed. How dare she insult his male dignity!


    The two of them engaged in a fierce fight. Zhu Xiaoshan often indulged in the world of alcohol and women, so his fighting skills were not strong. As a result, Sun Tian was able to fight back. They struggled with each other, making it difficult to separate.


    Shen Qingyue and the others were speechless.


    In the end, the police stepped forward and separated them. Both were taken away, one for theft and the other for solicitation. This incident became aughing stock; who could have imagined such drama from a married couple?


    Shen Qingyue got her belongings back and returned home.


    The next day, when Shen Qingyue saw the news, she could not help butugh. The police followed Zhu Xiaoshan¡¯s lead and directly dismantled several ces involved in illegal activities. Unexpectedly, her unintentional actions contributed to society.


    At that moment, she received a new message on her phone from Yu Zhuang: [Miss Shen, the auction will be held at one o¡¯clock this afternoon. I¡¯lle to pick you up in advance.]


    Shen Qingyue replied: [Alright.]


    Since she had no particr tasks in the morning, she spent time ying chess with her grandfather, making him very happy.


    Shen Qingyue was in a good mood when she set off with Yu Zhuang. After all, she would soon acquire that piece ofnd, which would bring a considerable profit to the Shen Group. However, as the car was moving, it suddenly came to a halt.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± she asked.


    Yu Zhuang frowned and said, ¡°I feel like the tire has a leak. Let me check.¡±


    Since they were not on a busy road, there were hardly any cars around. After stopping the car on the side, Yu Zhuang got out to inspect it. However, just as he was about to speak, he was struck from behind and fell to the ground.


    Hearing themotion, Shen Qingyue¡¯s face changed. Before she could even open the car door, her door was forcefully opened by someone else.


    A burly man wearing a mask stood there, with several others surrounding him. They appeared out of nowhere and blocked her car.


    ¡°What happened to my assistant?¡± Shen Qingyue forced herself to remain calm and looked at Yu Zhuang, who was bleeding from the back of his head. Though the bleeding was not too severe, she was still worried since he had fainted.


    ¡°Miss Shen,e with us. My brothers don¡¯t have any sympathy for women. If you resist, this might be your fate,¡± the leader of the group said, kicking Yu Zhuang after speaking..

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    Chapter 66: Her Death Has Come


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    Shen Qingyue clenched her fists, trying to calm herself. ¡°Who sent you here?¡±


    ¡°We take people¡¯s money to help them avoid disasters! If you want to me someone, me Miss Shen for offending others. It¡¯s meaningless to ask us now,¡± the leader of the men said as he pulled Shen Qingyue outside.


    Not far away, a ck van was waiting, and Shen Qingyue pretended to cooperate and followed along.


    Meanwhile, the leader¡¯s phone rang, and he moved away to answer the call.


    ¡°How¡¯s it going? Did you catch her?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er elegantly sipped her coffee while speaking on the phone.


    The person on the other end replied, ¡°Yes, we caught her.¡±


    ¡°Great job! Remember, no matter what, she must not appear at the auction today!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with so many of us, keeping an eye on one woman is a piece of cake.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er put down her coffee and thought of something, her tone changing, ¡°By the way, how does that woman look? Don¡¯t think I¡¯m not taking care of you; since we¡¯ve caught her, as long as she doesn¡¯t leave, you can handle her however you want. After everything is over, leave her on the street¡­ As promised, the money won¡¯t change, and I¡¯ll make arrangements for your overseas departure. But you must handle this cleanly! Understood?¡±


    The leader of the men turned his head subconsciously to nce at Shen Qingyue. Seeing the expressions on his brothers¡¯ faces, there was no reason to refuse. Money, beautiful women, and a chance to escape safely, what more could they ask for? ¡°Okay, please rest assured, we will ¡®take care¡¯ of her properly!¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Ling Bing¡¯er felt a sense of relief thinking about Shen Qingyue¡¯s fate.


    Sitting across from her on the sofa, Wei Jiu¡¯er only spoke after Ling Bing¡¯er had finished everything, ¡°Isn¡¯t this going too far¡­ After all, Shen Qingyue was once married to your brother. If something like this happens, your brother¡¯s face would be affected.¡±


    ¡°Sister-inw? Is she worthy?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er snorted coldly. ¡°You¡¯re too kind-hearted. It¡¯s alreadye to this, and you¡¯re still speaking up for her. If it weren¡¯t for her, you would have married my brother a long time ago. How much torment has she put you through? And now you still want to forgive her? You may be kind-hearted, but I¡¯m not. Because of her, I faced so much criticism at school. I almost got first cest time! And that guy she¡¯s with, he threw me into theke¡­ After she divorced my brother, she became arrogant, even dared to hit me. I don¡¯t want such a sister-inw! Now she¡¯s trying to take over the Qin family¡¯snd. How could I let her seed?¡±


    At this point, Ling Bing¡¯er was so angry that she almost dropped her coffee cup. She knew that the Ling family relied on the support of the Qin family. If anything happened to Qin Zhen¡¯spany, they would not receive any money. From any angle, she had to teach Shen Qingyue a lesson! After Shen Qingyue was raped and reduced to a cheap woman, she wanted to see how arrogant she could still be. Since the Shen family was so formidable, let¡¯s see if they could cover up these incidents.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er looked helpless. ¡°Some things should not be calcted like this. Ignoring all of this is also a way to let go of ourselves.¡±


    ¡°She has bullied me to this extent, and I shouldn¡¯t bother with her? Forget it, don¡¯t worry about this matter. Just don¡¯t tell my brother,¡± Ling Bing¡¯er waved her hand, feeling that Wei Jiu¡¯er was too weak and easily deceived.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er replied, ¡°I definitely won¡¯t tell him. I treat you like a sister, so I will keep this from him.¡±


    To Ling Bing¡¯er, there was nothing wrong with this. In her opinion, if someone wanted to be with her brother, they had to be like this.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled and said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go now. The auction is starting soon, and I have to go with your brother.¡±


    She bid farewell to Ling Bing¡¯er with a smile, but as soon as she left, her smile vanished. She muttered, ¡°What an idiot!¡±


    Then she took out her phone and made a call, ¡°Shen Qingyue has been caught.


    Get ready. Once those people are done with her, find an opportunity to kill her.¡±


    She had always wanted to get rid of Shen Qingyue, and now Ling Bing¡¯er, the pawn, was finally put to use. No matter what happened in the end, Ling Bing¡¯er was the one who kidnapped Shen Qingyue, and she was the one responsible. It had nothing to do with her.


    After arranging this, Wei Jiu¡¯er took out a mirror, put on an innocent smile, and went to find Qin Zhen.


    From the information she obtained from these people, Shen Qingyue realized that she was trapped for the day. But the only thing she had to do today was to attend the auction. It seemed that someone did not want her to participate in the auction¡­

 Chapter 67 - 67: Won’t See Her Again

    Chapter 67: Won¡¯t See Her Again


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    But who could this person be? For a moment, Shen Qingyue thought of many people. It seemed like she had managed to earn some hatred? However, regardless of the situation, she decided to stay put. After all, there was no one around, and if she tried to escape, she would be easily caught.


    Shen Qingyue followed the pulling of those few people and got into the car. As she left, she nced at Yu Zhuang lying on the ground. Some passing cars should be able to take him to the hospital, so she did not need to worry about him. She was well aware that these people would not take her somewhere good.


    When they eventually reached a popted area, she did not care where it was. Shen Qingyue started shouting, ¡°I have a stomachache and need to go to the restroom¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t cause trouble!¡± one of the people beside her said with a lecherous look.


    ¡°If you really want to go, why note into big brother¡¯s embrace, and I¡¯ll help


    you out¡­¡±


    The others started getting handsy too. Because they noticed the big brother didn¡¯t stop them, they thought it was permissible. As for Shen Qingyue¡¯s own feelings, it did not matter at all.


    Shen Qingyue looked at these people with a bleak look. While they weren¡¯t paying attention, she bit the person who was driving. The driver was in pain and subconsciously loosened his grip on the steering wheel. The big brother on the side rushed to grab the wheel, but it was toote. The car veered into the adjacentne and collided with another vehicle, causing their car to flip.


    Shen Qingyue climbed out of the car window and hurriedly ran towards a nearby alley, paying no attention to the blood on her head. She needed to escape, and she couldn¡¯t imagine what would happen if they caught her.


    Because of her injuries and continuous running, Shen Qingyue¡¯s stamina quickly waned. Her mind became increasingly hazy, especially when she saw herself running into a dead-end alley, her heart almost sank.


    The surrounding walls were too high for her to climb. The doors and windows were tightly closed, so what could she do? If she ran back, she would bump into those people. She forced herself to stay calm, but the sound of footsteps from behind grew louder. She clenched her teeth, wiped away the blood from her face, and searched for a way out.


    The more critical the situation, the calmer she needed to be.


    Just as she picked up a stick, preparing to fight for her life, a closed window next to her suddenly opened.


    A woman¡¯s voice called out, ¡°Quick,e in!¡±


    The room inside was dim, and Shen Qingyue, already feeling disoriented, couldn¡¯t see the situation clearly. But at this moment, she didn¡¯t have time to think and hurriedly climbed in.


    Not long after the window closed, the footsteps outside arrived at the spot.


    Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s men naturally did not recognize Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s people, and both sides started arguing. However, Wei Jiu¡¯er did not bother wasting her words. Dealing with Shen Qingyue was up to each person¡¯s ability. The others stopped talking as well and went to search elsewhere.


    Hearing that the people outside had left, Shen Qingyue finally breathed a sigh of relief. She then looked at the person who spoke earlier, surprised to find it was Tong Jia.


    Tong Jia felt a bit embarrassed when she noticed Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze, especially seeing that Shen Qingyue was injured. She quickly took out a medical kit, ¡°This is my home, a bit run-down, but clean. I tidy it up often¡­ Let me treat your wounds first¡­¡±


    She thought Shen Qingyue was ufortable in her home, as it was indeed quite dim and damp, despite her efforts to keep it clean.


    ¡°Thank you¡­¡± Shen Qingyue expressed her gratitude and allowed Tong Jia to tend to her wounds. Luckily, the injury on her head was just a scrape, and it was not severe. After washing away the blood from her hands, she said to Tong Jia, ¡°I won¡¯t talk much right now. I need to hurry to the auction. Come and find me at work tomorrow.¡±


    After speaking, she quickly left.


    Tong Jia was a bit worried but still decided to send Shen Qingyue off in a taxi. She did not pry into what had happened earlier.


    Once in the car, Shen Qingyue first checked on Yu Zhuang¡¯s condition. The car was now empty, and passersby said the injured people had been taken to the hospital.


    Relieved, Shen Qingyue hurriedly went to the auction.


    Inside the auction hall.


    Qin Zhen had been looking at the entrance not just once. After a while, Shen Qingyue still had not appeared, and even her assistant was nowhere to be found.


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er asked as she pulled Qin Zhen.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± Qin Zhen sat down and did not say anything more.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er grunted and gave a mocking smile inwardly. Wasn¡¯t he waiting for Shen Qingyue? But he would not see her today, or rather, he would never see her again..

 Chapter 68 - 68: She’s Not an Outsider, She’s My Wife

    Chapter 68: She¡¯s Not an Outsider, She¡¯s My Wife


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    At this moment, the auction finally began.


    The wealthy merchants chose the plots ofnd they favored and started bidding along.


    Qin Zhen remained silent, watching until the auction for the suburbannd he liked officiallymenced. Shen Qingyue was nowhere to be seen, and at the thought of this, he furrowed his brows. Could it be that Shen Qingyue made a lot of noise but had little intention of taking hisnd? Was she ying a game of cat and mouse, trying to attract his attention?


    Thinking about this, Qin Zhen suddenly felt bored. This woman always acted this way. When would shee up with something new? He and her were no longer possible, so couldn¡¯t she just live her own life?


    Wei Jiu¡¯er noticed Qin Zhen¡¯s emotions and felt somewhat displeased. However, considering that from now on, Shen Qingyue would not threaten her anymore, she felt relieved. At this moment, her phone vibrated, and she slightly avoided Qin Zhen¡¯s gaze, opening the message. Her expression changed upon reading it. Those idiots! They let Shen Qingyue escape? She spent so much money for nothing!


    Shortly after, a message from Ling Bing¡¯er arrived: [Sister-inw, my people let Shen Qingyue escape. You must make my brother bid for thend quickly. I¡¯m afraid that cunning woman Shen Qingyue will cause trouble.]


    Wei Jiu¡¯er wanted to rush to Ling Bing¡¯er and curse her for being useless! They already caught the person, how could she escape? Damn it, do the people she hired have no brains? However, she could only curse in her heart; she still had tofort Ling Bing¡¯er on the surface. But before she could finish typing, a male voice sounded in her ear, ¡°What did Binger do to Shen Qingyue?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er trembled in fear and instinctively hid her phone, saying, ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s gaze turned serious. ¡°Jiu¡¯er, you promised me you wouldn¡¯t lie to me again.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er understood that Qin Zhen no longer trusted her as before. After hesitating for a moment, she could only tell him the truth, ¡°Bing¡¯er was worried that Shen Qingyue would snatch yournd, so she hired people to tie her up, preventing her from attending the auction today! I really tried to dissuade her, but she didn¡¯t listen to me because she was worried about you.


    She even told me not to tell you¡­¡±


    ¡°Nonsense!¡± Qin Zhen stood up in anger. ¡°1 do want thisnd, but there¡¯s no need to resort to such despicable means! In your eyes, am I such a weakling?


    Unable to even secure a piece ofnd?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes were teary. ¡°Bing¡¯er just wanted to help you a bit¡­¡±


    ¡°Do I need her help? Do you all look down on me like that? And you, knowing what she was going to do, didn¡¯t even tell me. What were you thinking?¡± Qin Zhen was about to explode.


    ¡°I just didn¡¯t want you to quarrel with Bing¡¯er over Shen Qingyue, so I didn¡¯t say anything. If I had, you¡­¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er tried to reach out and grab him but was shaken off by Qin Zhen.


    ¡°Shen Qingyue isn¡¯t an outsider; she¡¯s my wife!¡± Qin Zhen realized what he said only after speaking. He had already divorced Shen Qingyue, so they had no rtionship anymore.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er tightly clutched her clothes, almost tearing her skirt with her nails. So, in Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes, his wife was still Shen Qingyue. Then, what was she? She had calcted everything over the years, securing the position of the Qin family¡¯sdy, and she would never let it slip away. That cunning Shen Qingyue must die!


    As the two were talking, the bidding for the suburbannd had already started.


    Yet, Qin Zhen hesitated and did not raise his paddle.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er noticed this and whispered, ¡°This is still within our budget, and nobody else seems so eager for thisnd. If we bid with the starting price, we¡¯ll definitely win it! No matter what, business matters can¡¯t be dyed.¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent. By now, the bidding had reached four hundred million! His bottom line was five hundred million, and nobody would outbid him. As long as he shouted his price, and Shen Qingyue did not appear, thend would be his.


    Seeing Oin Zhen still hesitating, Wei Jiu¡¯er wanted to curse. He had told her before, in the business world, there was no room for feelings, and one must avoid being emotional. But what about now? He was concerned about Shen Qingyue! She also knew that in Zhen was not satisfied with her anymore, so saying anything now would only make him resent her more. Therefore, she kept quiet. However, she could not ept this; how could it be? Every step had gone as nned, and she had already held in Zhen in her hands. When did he slip away from her control?


    As in Zhen continued to hesitate, the bidding reached 450 million. At this point, in Zhen knew he couldn¡¯t hesitate any longer. If he kept waiting, thisnd would not be his or Shen Oingyue¡¯s. Finally, he called out his price.. 500 million!

 Chapter 69 - 69: So This Is What It Feels Like to Be Misunderstood

    Chapter 69: So This Is What It Feels Like to Be Misunderstood


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    Qin Zhen was well aware that he could not dy any longer. ¡°Five hundred million!¡±


    The host said, ¡°This gentleman offers 500 million. Is there a higher bid? 500 million once!¡± ¡°500 million twice!¡±


    ¡°500 million¡­¡±


    ¡°600 million!¡±


    The doors of the auction were pushed open, and a soft yet powerful female voice rang out.


    Shen Qingyue stepped forward in front of everyone¡¯s eyes.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s heart, which had been clenched, finally rxed.


    The most excited one was the host; this bid was a full one billion higher than the estimated price.


    Because everyone else had their budgets, in their view, buying this piece ofnd for 600 million was simply being cheated, so naturally, no one made any more bids. It was eventually won by Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue naturally did not care about their thoughts. After the suburban area was nned, those people wouldn¡¯t be able tough anymore.


    The auction ended, and everyone left one after another.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er walked out with Qin Zhen.


    Shen Qingyue stopped Qin Zhen and asked directly, ¡°Were you the one who sent people to capture me today?¡±


    Although she thought Qin Zhen would not do such a thing, considering how easily he had been fooled by Wei Jiu¡¯er, she did not know if he had any bottom line left.


    Qin Zhen suddenly smiled, realizing that in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes, he was the kind of person who would resort to despicable means to win.


    When he touched Qin Zhen¡¯splex gaze, Shen Qingyue thought she had guessed wrong.


    But the next second, Qin Zhen said, ¡°Yes! What about it?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was briefly stunned. So, he had really stooped to this level? ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°What else could it be for? For today¡¯s auction, of course. Since you can ask me like that, haven¡¯t you already had an answer in your heart?¡± Qin Zhen sneered.


    Shen Qingyue looked at him, thinking about what those people wanted to do to her. Even if Qin Zhen did not give the order, he did not mind. Since he dared to do such a thing, he should know what she would face. Although she had given up on her feelings for Qin Zhen, they had known each other for so many years. After their divorce, she did not want to get entangled with him anymore, but he kept getting more and more disgusting. ¡°Yes, I have an answer, but I didn¡¯t expect you to go this far.¡±


    Qin Zhenughed, ¡°Consider it a lesson for you, Shen Qingyue. It¡¯s not wrong to use some means in business. There are many things you need to learn if you want to do business. Be smarter, or you won¡¯t be so lucky next time.¡±


    After speaking, he left with Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    After leaving the venue, Wei Jiu¡¯er could not help but ask, ¡°Why did you say it was you?¡±


    ¡°Shen Qingyue won¡¯t give up easily. If she wants to investigate, she will definitely find out that it was Bing¡¯er who did it. Since Bing¡¯er has done so much for me as a younger sister, what will she do if I don¡¯t help her? But if I say it was me, Shen Qingyue won¡¯t investigate further. She won¡¯t confront me for now! She can¡¯t bring down the Qin Group yet.¡± Qin Zhen concealed his emotions and spoke very clearly.


    ¡°That¡¯s true. You¡¯re right. Bing¡¯er is young and impulsive. She might leave evidence¡­¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er did not say anything else.


    Qin Zhen responded with a sound, not admitting that there was a trace of stubbornness in his actions just now. Because of Shen Qingyue¡¯s questioning, she did not trust him? He was genuinely angry. So, this was what it felt like to be distrusted? Well, he was the reason for what happened this time, and Shen Qingyue suffered as a result. Let this piece ofnd bepensation.


    After hearing about the incident from Wei Jiu¡¯er, Ling Bing¡¯er smashed a cup in anger! She had finally allowed Shen Qingyue to get that piece ofnd. That woman, next time, she would not be so lucky. Once she caught her, she would first disable her hands and feet. Let¡¯s see how she would run then?


    While she was throwing a tantrum, she heard the maid saying that Qin Zhen hade. Instantly, Ling Bing¡¯er had a bad feeling. She waited for Qin Zhen to enter, and that look in his eyes gave her an inexplicable chill. She walked over and obediently called out, ¡°Brother.¡±


    Qin Zhen coldly said, ¡°Why did you kidnap Shen Qingyue? Just for a piece ofnd?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er still wanted to argue, ¡°It wasn¡¯t me! That kind of person like her must have offended many people. Who knows who kidnapped her?¡±


    ¡°Still trying to lie!¡± Qin Zhen sternly interrupted her, ¡°Didn¡¯t you start trouble with Shen Qingyue before? Wasn¡¯t it you who provoked her first that time? You envy that the Shens are wealthier than the Ling family, that Shen Qingyue has a higher status, and that she is more popr than you. You kept finding trouble with her time after time! Do you think I don¡¯t know? I didn¡¯t pursue it before because I didn¡¯t want to beughed at. But now that I¡¯ve divorced her, if you provoke her again, don¡¯t me me for ignoring family ties! I¡¯ll clean up this mess for you this time, but this is thest time..¡±

 Chapter 70 - 70: I Really Have Fate With Qjngyue

    Chapter 70: I Really Have Fate With Qjngyue


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    Ling Bing¡¯er was frightened by Qin Zhen¡¯s gloomy expression and did not dare to speak anymore. She waited until Qin Zhen left before she calmed down. However, it was strange. In the past, she had done a lot of things with her aunt, and she had not seen Qin Zhen defend Shen Qingyue like this before. He even admitted that he knew about their past actions. Why did he act like he could not speak up before?


    Could it be that it was because of the divorce that he started to appreciate Shen Qingyue¡¯s kindness and regretted it? Thinking about this, her face turned unsightly. She had finally managed to get Shen Qingyue out of the Qin family, and she did not want to be oppressed by her again. Wei Jiuer was the sister-inw she chose, and even if she became the Qin family¡¯s wife, she still had to support the Ling family! With this in mind, she quickly messaged Wei Jiuer, asking her to catch her cousin and not give Shen Qingyue any opportunity.


    However, right after contacting Wei Jiuer, those burly men came looking for her final payment.


    Still full of anger, Ling Bing¡¯er began to vent her frustration when she saw them. ¡°A bunch of useless people! You caught her, but you let her escape, and now you have the nerve to ask me for the final payment? Do you know how much trouble you caused because of your ipetence?¡±


    Being scolded like this by a young girl, especially in front of theirrades, the burly men¡¯s faces could not hold up. They were not good people to begin with.


    With a sullen face, the man said, ¡°You didn¡¯t say anything before we caught her. Turns out, that girl had some skills. She flipped our cars and injured our brothers. We can¡¯t work for nothing! If you don¡¯t pay, we¡¯ll have to ask Miss Shen for it¡­


    ¡°Do you¡­ dare to threaten me?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s eyes were fierce, but the previous arrogance was now gone.


    The burly man chuckled, ¡°Of course not, we still need to continue our cooperation. Although Shen Qingyue escaped today, we know who helped her¡­


    If you still want to work together in the future, then final payment¡­¡±


    Hearing this, although Ling Bing¡¯er was reluctant to part with the money, she relented. ¡°Who helped her in the end?¡±


    The burly man still had some skills; otherwise, he would not be able to do this kind of work. He showed her a picture of Tong Jia sending Shen Qingyue into a taxi. ¡°It¡¯s her! Shen Qingyue helped her in the past. That buzz on the inte a few days ago about President Zhou being fired was because of her. She hid


    Shen Qingyue at that time; otherwise, there was no way out of that dead-end


    street. ¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er took the photo and looked at the obviously excessively sticized woman. She sneered, ¡°I guess she was ugly to begin with and made herself uglier after the surgery. Her face looks like a steamed bun! Ugly people do strange things. Since she wants to get involved, let her get deeply involved.¡±


    After leaving the auction, Shen Qingyue went to the hospital to check on Yu Zhuang¡¯s condition. His injuries were quite severe, probably because he was a man, and those people were afraid he might cause trouble, so they used force. He suffered a cerebral concussion and had his head bandaged. Shen Qingyue felt very guilty about this; if it weren¡¯t for her, Yu Zhuang woudl not have been unjustly harmed like this.


    ¡°You should rest for a while, and I¡¯ll cover your medical and sick leave expenses,¡± Shen Qingyue said.


    Yu Zhuang held his head, ¡°No need, I know my body, I¡¯ll be fine. Work is important; I can get back to work soon.¡±


    Shen Qingyue refused, ¡°You should listen to the doctor. Tomorrow, Tong Jia will be here. She¡¯ll be my assistant and can help share some of the workload. You should focus on recuperating.¡±


    Yu Zhuang was speechless. So he could be reced so easily? Once he recovered, would he still have a job? It made him want to cry.


    Shen Qingyue did not know the inner turmoil of her assistant. After seeing him, she left the hospital. Feeling restless, she did not go home and aimlessly wandered the streets.


    Unexpectedly, at this moment, she ran into Chi Ming. Chi Ming was not dressed casually like usual; he was wearing a formal suit and apanied by several people, discussing something.


    Seeing Shen Qingyue, Chi Ming¡¯s expression instantly brightened, and he waved to dismiss the people around him. Then he happily ran toward Shen Qingyue.


    ¡°What a coincidence? We can run into each other on the street! We really have fate!¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not know what to say. When she saw Chi Ming running towards her, a thought popped into her head. He seemed like a Samoyed dog seeing its owner! Before seeing the owner, it looked aloof, but after seeing the owner, it wagged its tail like crazy.


    Meanwhile, Chi Ming¡¯s subordinates who were driven away were all confused. They could not believe it.. Wasn¡¯t he the stern and ruthless CEO? What just happened?

 Chapter 71 - 71: The Good Mood Brought by Chi Ming

    Chapter 71: The Good Mood Brought by Chi Ming


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    Shen Qingyue casually said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Qin Zhen yed some tricks on me today, and it was a bit troublesome on the way.¡±


    Chi Ming narrowed his eyes. ¡°What did he do?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all fine now. Whatever he wanted to do, he didn¡¯t seed.¡± Shen Qingyue did not want to say more; she was feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment.


    ¡°But you seem angry.¡± Chi Ming observed her.


    Shen Qingyue could not help but ruffle his hair. It was true, she was angry, but seeing him suddenly made her feel better. ¡°Are you free? Let¡¯s go shopping and have some fun!¡±


    Chi Ming had no objections and naturally followed her. They went on a shopping spree, and typically, when girls went shopping, they would buy more, but in the end, Shen Qingyue bought a bunch of men¡¯s clothing, a lot for Chi Ming to try on.


    Watching Shen Qingyue pick clothes for him, Chi Ming thought everything looked good on him. After exhausting their shopping spree, they prepared to go back.


    ¡°I can¡¯t walk anymore. Take these to your ce,¡± Shen Qingyue said.


    Chi Ming shook the bags he was carrying and said, ¡°Miss, you say you can¡¯t walk anymore, but I¡¯ve been carrying all your stuff. You haven¡¯t carried anything, so why are you tired?¡±


    ¡°Well, whose clothes are these? I bought them for you, and you didn¡¯t spend any money. If you don¡¯t take them, who will? Come on, take them home.¡± Shen Qingyue made a valid argument.


    On the other side of the road, Qin Zhen could not hide his displeasure as he watched the two talking andughing. He felt that what he said in the afternoon was too much, and it had been bothering him. He wanted to talk to Shen Qingyue about it. But the result? She was happily out shopping!


    Watching the two figures, Qin Zhen smoked several cigarettes in the same spot before finally leaving.


    After resting at home, Shen Qingyue went to work the next day feeling refreshed.


    When Tong Jia came to thepany, she learned that she was going to be Shen Qingyue¡¯s assistant and felt a little uneasy, ¡°President Shen, I¡­ I have never worked as an assistant before. I¡¯m afraid of making mistakes, I¡­


    ¡°You have to believe in yourself! You have the ability, and being an assistant would be underestimating your talents if it weren¡¯t for theck of relevant experience. Trust me, you will go higher and higher in the future.¡± Shen Qingyue had great trust in her.


    Seeing this, Tong Jia also became motivated. She would work hard and quickly entered work mode.


    Not long after, Hong Dou came in with high heels and handed a proposal to Shen Qingyue for her review.


    As Shen Qingyue took the documents, she noticed a newspaper that fell out of the pile. It was about a plot ofnd opposite a development by the Qin Corporation, where a cave was discovered, making construction impossible, and now the property was being sold at a discounted price¡­


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, President Shen. I identally mixed this in while organizing the materials,¡± Hong Dou said embarrassedly.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, just be more careful next time. You can go now,¡± Shen Qingyue said without saying much, but she couldn¡¯t help but ponder over the newspaper.


    At lunchtime, President MO from the next department came to invite Shen Qingyue for lunch. She had only recently found out that Shen Qingyue was Shen Jun¡¯s granddaughter. Naturally, she came to get closer.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s attitude toward her was very cold, but President Mo pretended not to notice and continued to ask her various silly questions. Since they would be working together, as long as the other party did not cross her bottom line, Shen Qingyue did not want to make the rtionship too tense, so she mostly remained silent.


    Passing by Tong Jia¡¯s desk, Shen Qingyue knocked on it, ¡°Do you want to have lunch together?¡±


    Tong Jia took out her lunchbox from her bag, ¡°You go ahead; I brought my lunch.¡± Her long bangs were neatly parted, revealing her pretty eyes.


    Shen Qingyue did not insist and went with President MO instead.


    In the elevator, President MO asked, ¡°Who hired that assistant? Her face looks like a postoperative side effect. Having her in ourpany damages our image. People like her are unscrupulous, trying to undergo stic surgery to be beautiful, taking shortcuts, but failed¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue coldly replied, ¡°I hired her. What¡¯s the matter? Can you tell so much just from her face? Who taught you to judge people by their appearance? Do you even know what happened to her face?¡±


    President MO suddenly did not know what to say. She awkwardly smiled, ¡°Yes¡­ You are right. She must have some personal strength.¡±


    Ignoring her, Shen Qingyue did not say more and left the elevator. Chi Ming called her.


    ¡°Have you had lunch yet?¡±


    ¡°Not yet, I just went to the canteen.. What¡¯s up?

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    Chapter 72: Cemetery Vi Complex


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    Chi Ming said, ¡°I made a lunchbox for you with love. You can have it in your office.


    As it happened, Shen Qingyue did not want to eat with President MO either, so she went back to her office directly. As soon as she arrived, she saw Chi Ming, who was smiling innocently.


    Chi Ming opened the lunchbox for her, with a bnced mix of meat and vegetables, presenting an appetizing feast for the eyes and taste buds.


    Shen Qingyue smiled and asked, ¡°Did you make this?¡±


    ¡°Of course!¡± Chi Ming replied earnestly.


    Shen Qingyue took out the receipt from under the lunchbox, ¡°You cook and even issue receipts?¡±


    Chi Ming was speechless.


    After finishing lunch with Shen Qingyue, Chi Ming left.


    In the underground parking lot, Hong Dou was waiting for her.


    ¡°Did you show it to her?¡± Chi Ming ced the lunchbox in the car and asked in a cold voice.


    Hong Dou nodded and said, ¡°I deliberately folded the newspaper so that President Shen could see the news at a nce¡­ But I don¡¯t understand why you bothered to go through all this trouble. You could have directly intervened and taken revenge for President Shen. There was no need to create such a big fuss.¡±


    She thought Chi Ming¡¯s approach was a waste of time. With Chi Ming¡¯s capabilities, he could have easily dealt with Qin Zhen without going through the trouble of setting up a newspaper story¡­


    Hearing this, Chi Ming¡¯s expression turned somber. ¡°Because I want to see her true feelings.¡±


    After the incident with Shen Qingyue, even though she said she was okay, how could he rest assured? He secretly investigated and found out about Qin Zhen¡¯s deeds as well. He was angry and wished to make Ling Binger experience everything she did to Shen Qingyue. But eventually, he could not hold back.


    Since Shen Qingyue misunderstood it was Qin Zhen¡¯s doing, he wanted to see how Shen Qingyue would react when she found out it was Qin Zhen who was facing difficulties now. Shen Qingyue had secretly loved Qin Zhen for years, and even though they were divorced now, could she really take back all those feelings she had invested?


    If she retaliated, it meant she had truly moved on and had no feelings left for Qin Zhen. But if she didn¡¯t¡­ he wouldn¡¯t let go. He would gradually dig Qin Zhen out of her heart!


    But he needed to start all over again with the timing and n. In the past, he had let go once, but she still did not find happiness. Then, Qin Zhen would have no chance anymore because he would not give Qin Zhen any more opportunities.


    Love was also a game. He did not believe he would lose to Qin Zhen again!


    In the evening, Shen Qingyue received a call from Chen Ying, inviting her to a bar to introduce her to an adorable dude she had recently met.


    Shen Qingyue had been busy all day, so she decided to take a break and meet Chen Ying. When she saw the person Chen Ying introduced, she could only say it was difficult to evaluate.


    The guy was dressed mboyantly, clearly not a well-behaved type; probably had a wild personality. Chen Ying liked him very much, especially when she heard the guy calling her ¡®sis¡¯ repeatedly, she smiled like a silly girl.


    When Shen Qingyue arrived, Chen Ying had already had quite a few drinks. She was a bit worried about Chen Ying¡¯s current state, so she messaged Chen Song. Others¡¯ advice might not work for Chen Ying, but Chen Song could talk some sense into her.


    On her way to the restroom, Shen Qingyue passed by a private booth and faintly heard her name being mentioned. Instinctively, she looked over and saw Qin Zhen chatting with a few friends while drinking.


    One of Qin Zhen¡¯s male friends said, ¡°I heard Shen Qingyue was chased by a group of people yesterday? Many people saw it, and someone even took pictures.¡±


    ¡°Who took the pictures? Why didn¡¯t they help? After all, she used to be Qin Zhen¡¯s wife,¡± another friend said.


    Qin Zhen snorted coldly, ¡°How does it concern me? She deserved it.¡±


    He had foolishly worried about her yesterday, gone to find her with eagerness, but what had she done? She was happily strolling around with another guy, did she need his help?


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t concern you? But it was the people you hired!¡± Shen Qingyue walked over and red at them. ¡°Qin Zhen, before, I thought you were just a bit of a


    jerk in rtionships. But today, I realized I was too naive. You¡¯re not only rotten in love, but you¡¯re also a rotten person!¡±


    Qin Zhen did not expect Shen Qingyue to be there, but hearing her words and fueled by the lingering anger inside him, he stood up immediately, ¡°I¡¯m rotten?


    That¡¯s still better than a woman with a fickle heart like you!¡±


    What was she saying about liking only him and having loved him for so many years? What was the reality now? It did not take long before she was seen wandering around with another man!


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°A person who cheats in marriage dares to use others of fickleness? But it doesn¡¯t matter. I heard you are nning to build a vimunity as a sanctuary. No, I received information that you have already started construction on many of them. So, I bought thend opposite to yours, the one you dug for the karst cave.. I n to build a cemetery on it and sell it at a low price!¡±

 Chapter 73 - 73: I Have to Take Revenge

    Chapter 73: I Have to Take Revenge


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    ¡°We are old friends, after all. Moreover, Qin Zong gave me such a generous gift. If I don¡¯t reciprocate, it would be impolite. So, even before the cemetery is built, I will reserve two of the best spots with a perfect view of your vi area for you and Wei Jiu¡¯er to share a burial plot!¡± Shen Qingyue said with a smile, feeling quite pleased. Selling this cemetery would bring her a substantial profit.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s anger grew stronger, and he could not help raising his voice, ¡°Shen Qingyue! Don¡¯t you know how important the vi area is to the Qin Corporation now? We¡¯ve already given you thend in the outskirts. Must you keep pushing further? Building a cemetery right across the vi area, do you know how much I will have topensate for this?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, why should I care about how important it is to you? None of my business! Thend beneath that area is a karst cave, and we can¡¯ty a foundation. Do you know how much money I can make by building a cemetery there?¡± Shen Qingyue looked at him, even finding his frustration insufficient. She wondered about what her fate would have been today if she had not encountered Tong Jia yesterday¡­ Qin Zhen had be ruthless, while all she did was make him pay some money. What she did was nothingpared to his actions!


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you¡¯re going too far!¡±


    Shen Qingyue responded nonchntly, ¡°This is going too far? Qin Zhen, we¡¯ve just begun¡­ In business, one has to do whatever it takes to seed. You taught me that, didn¡¯t you? But I¡¯m slightly better at it. You made your move yesterday and failed. You lost thend in the outskirts, and the factory can¡¯t be built. You have to pay. Today, I¡¯m returning the favor. Your vi area has already been developed, and you still have to pay.¡±


    Qin Zhen stared at her intensely, as if he wanted to devour her.


    Ignoring his gaze, Shen Qingyue turned and left.


    After she left, nobody around Qin Zhen spoke.


    Chen Ying was a bit far away, but she had been watching. If things weren¡¯t right, she was prepared to intervene with her new little boy toy. However, when she saw Shen Qingyue¡¯s triumphant expression and Qin Zhen¡¯s ugly face, she refrained from interfering. Clearly, her sister had returned victorious.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± Chen Ying asked as soon as Shen Qingyue sat down.


    Shen Qingyue briefly recounted the incident, leaving out the part where Qin Zhen¡¯s men had captured her. She did not want Chen Ying to worry as well.


    ¡°Well done!¡± Chen Ying pped her hands, feeling satisfied.


    At this moment, her boy toy was whispering in her ear, clearly indicating that he wanted to go and take care of things. Chen Ying couldn¡¯t sit still anymore and was about to go into deepermunication with him.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes shed slightly, ¡°I¡¯m afraid you can¡¯t go today.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Ying was puzzled. Then she turned her head and saw her big brother approaching. Recently, Chen Song had be stricter with her, and she did not know why.


    The guy saw another man approaching and kept looking at Chen Ying, especially with that expression, clearly indicating something was up. He did not want to let this captured duck fly away. Leaning against Chen Ying, he began to stir things up, ¡°Sister, who is this? Aren¡¯t you supposed to love me the most?¡±


    Chen Ying had not spoken yet when Chen Song stepped in, ¡°I am her brother.¡±


    Then he looked at Chen Ying and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡±


    The little guy was shocked. As someone in this line of business, he had seen all sorts of rtionships between men and women. How could this man be her brother? Did he mean brother-inw?


    Regardless of what the guy thought, Chen Ying did not dare resist her big brother. When he did not intervene, she could be free-spirited, but when he did, she had to obey. However, before leaving, she nced at Shen Qingyue and mouthed, ¡°Not cool! Why did you tell him about me?¡±


    Then she saw the guy and felt embarrassed, so she signaled Shen Qingyue with her eyes: Help me with the money.


    Shen Qingyue was speechless. Why did she evene out tonight?¡±


    After she transferred the money to the guy, seeing that he still did not leave, Shen Qingyue could not help but ask, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Do you want to follow them?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t go. It¡¯s not worth the risk.¡± He did not believe that guy was really his brother; there was something off about his expression. Especially since Chen Ying listened to him, going over there would only be asking for trouble. He was here to make money, and he was not interested in deals without a guarantee.


    Then he looked at Shen Qingyue and said, ¡°Sister, do you want to leave your contact information? I¡¯m very good at role-ying, and I can handle whatever style you want.¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°¡­ No need.¡±


    Chen Ying followed Chen Song into the car, remaining silent the whole time. Her big brother¡¯s aura was just too strong.


    ¡°In the past, when you went out to have fun, you always kept things in check.


    But what about today? You¡¯re nning to spend the night with him?¡± Chen Song used to know that she liked good-looking guys, but he still had some basic expectations. However, what now? If Shen Qingyue had not messaged him, Chen Ying might have really gone away with that guy tonight..

 Chapter 74 - 74: Just Because You Lack Shame?

    Chapter 74: Just Because You Lack Shame?


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    ¡°Big brother, I¡¯m not a child anymore. I¡¯m an adult now, and it¡¯s normal to change tastes after having innocent rtionships in the past. Besides, our family is notcking money¡­¡± Chen Ying felt that Chen Song was making a big deal out of it.


    Upon hearing this, Chen Song mmed on the brakes and stopped the car on the side of the road.


    ¡°Why did you stop the car?¡± Chen Ying was puzzled, but when she turned her head, she saw Chen Song¡¯s erged face. Then, she felt a warmth on her lips¡ª it was her big brother¡¯s lips! Did her big brother just kiss her? She had never seen Chen Song so dominant and forceful before. She desperately tried to break free, but she could not get away. She was utterly stunned.


    Today¡¯s Chen Song waspletely different from his usual gentleness; he even bit her.


    The smell of blood filled the air between them, and Chen Song finally let go of her.


    ¡°Chen Song!¡± Chen Ying covered her mouth and pped him. ¡°Have you gone crazy?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re scared now? Are you capable of being scared?¡± Chen Song turned his face away. ¡°If you had gone with that person today, you would have faced even worse situations. He might have taken pictures to threaten you¡­¡±


    ¡°So what? Is this the way you let me know? Couldn¡¯t you have just talked to me nicely?¡± Chen Ying interrupted him, her mind in chaos. How could Chen Song kiss her? Since their parents brought Chen Song back, she had treated him like a real brother. How could he do this?


    ¡°Do you listen when I talk nicely to you?¡± Chen Song turned to look at her, and the two of them remained in a standoff, neither saying a word.


    Back at home, Shen Qingyue still could not stop thinking about Chen Ying.


    After all, she had called Chen Song over tonight, worried that they might argue. However, when she asked Chen Yingter, she remained silent for a long time before replying with a casual ¡®It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯ll just go to sleep.¡¯


    Shen Qingyue sensed that it could not be that simple, but since Chen Ying did not want to talk, she refrained from pressing further.


    When she arrived at work, Shen Qingyue saw that Tong Jia hade in with an injury today, with gauze wrapped around her forehead. ¡°What happened?¡±


    Tong Jia covered her head and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I identally bumped into a table yesterday.¡±


    Shen Qingyue frowned. ¡°If someone bullies you, you have to fight back. Otherwise, they¡¯ll think you¡¯re an easy target, and it will only get worse next time.¡±


    Tong Jia nodded but did not say anything else.


    Shen Qingyue could tell that Tong Jia was the type to keep things to herself and would not talk about her troubles. All she could say was, ¡°If it gets really bad, call the police. If you have difficulties, seek help from the police. Do you understand?¡±


    Tong Jia did not answer, only saying, ¡°President Shen, don¡¯t worry, I know what to do. I¡¯ll get to work first.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not press further and went back to work as well. After a while, she was notified of an impromptu meeting by Hong Dou, so she got up and went, but just as she left, she saw Qin Zhen rushing in.


    ¡°Ten minutes, let¡¯s talk,¡± he said in a hurry.


    Shen Qingyue nced at the time and said, ¡°I don¡¯t have ten minutes to talk with you. I remember that I¡¯ve already found a project manager to cooperate with Qin Group. You don¡¯t need toe directly to me every time you have something.¡±


    ¡°Do you know what I want to talk to you about? Can¡¯t you spare just ten minutes?¡± Qin Zhen was really anxious. He had spent the whole night devising an emergency n, but the prerequisite was that Shen Qingyue had to cooperate.


    ¡°I have an impromptu meeting. If you¡¯re really in such a hurry, Qin Zhen, why don¡¯t you wait for a while?¡± Shen Qingyue said and called for Tong Jia, heading straight to the conference room.


    Qin Zhen waited with an unpleasant expression, and he waited for more than two hours! Was that what she called ¡®a while¡¯? As his patience was wearing thin, Shen Qingyue finally arrived, leisurely.


    ¡°Oh, Qin Zhen, you¡¯re still here? Seems like you¡¯re really in a hurry,¡± Shen Qingyue remarked casually.


    Using his habitualmanding tone, Qin Zhen said, ¡°The matter about the cemetery, what can I do to make you give up on it? As you know, the vi area has already started construction. It can¡¯t be stopped!¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled cryptically, ¡°Well, your vi¡¯s construction area can¡¯t be stopped, but so is my cemetery. Life and death is an endless cycle, deathes for everyone, right?¡±


    ¡°Shen Qingyue! Do you have to be so extreme?¡± Qin Zhen growled.


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Qin Zhen, just because someone is loud doesn¡¯t mean they are right. When you question me, think about what you¡¯ve done! Is what you did not extreme? You didn¡¯t leave me any way out, and now you want me to be merciful, on what grounds? Just because youck shame?¡±


    Qin Zhen felt like a dumb person who had to swallow bitterness. Even if he rifies the matter now and denies his involvement, Shen Qingyue would still see it as him making excuses! His lips tightened into a straight line, and he remained silent for a long time before finally saying, ¡°I apologize for that incident! ¡±


    He had always been proud and arrogant. With his nature, offering an apology to others was the greatest sign of sincerity..

 Chapter 75 - 75: Looking for Trouble

    Chapter 75: Looking for Trouble


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    However, Qin Zhen¡¯s apology was worthless in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes. She sat in her chair, looking at him with a smile on her face. ¡°Qin Zhen, you never change, shameless as always. What? Do you think you¡¯re someone special? Just a simple apology, and you think it can cover up everything? You really think highly of yourself.¡¯


    Anger surged in Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes. ¡°What do you want then?¡±


    Shen Qingyue continued to watch him calmly. ¡°I must build the cemetery; I need to make money.¡±


    ¡°That piece ofnd is not suitable for a cemetery at all. Even if you build it, you won¡¯t make much money,¡± Qin Zhen tried to reason with her.


    ¡°Oh. So what?¡± Shen Qingyue shrugged. ¡°I can afford it. Thatnd is practically being sold at a bargain. I can make a profit by selling a few plots. But I guess your vi area will suffer significant losses, right?¡±


    Qin Zhen chuckled. For the first time, he realized Shen Qingyue was quite good at getting on people¡¯s nerves. He took a deep breath and looked at her. ¡°I¡¯m interested in that piece ofnd you have. Name your price, I¡¯ll buy it! Is that


    ¡°It seems like you¡¯re sincerely interested, Mr. Qin! I bought it for 50 million yuan¡­ make that 500 million! How about it?¡± Shen Qingyue adjusted her posturefortably, twirled a pen in her hand, and looked at him.


    ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Zhen gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Is it too expensive for you? Then don¡¯t buy it,¡± Shen Qingyue said with a smile.


    ¡°I¡¯ll buy it!¡± Qin Zhen eximed as if he were spitting blood.


    Shen Qingyue stood up. ¡°Great! A pleasant cooperation!¡±


    Qin Zhen was truly on the verge of exasperation. ¡°I¡¯ll have someone prepare the contract.¡± He then turned and walked away.


    Shen Qingyue did not mind at all; she casually earned 500 million yuan, considering the initial investment, it was still a profitable venture! Especially when this money made Qin Zhen suffer as if he were losing flesh, it made her even happier. If she was not worried that Qin Zhen might do something reckless, she would have demanded even more.


    During lunch, her good mood persisted, and she could not help but share the news with Chi Ming.


    Chi Ming was also delighted, never expecting that Shen Qingyue would make such a choice. Overwhelmed with excitement, he brought Shen Qingyue home right away.


    Shen Qinzvue looked around, puzzled. ¡°Aren¡¯t we here to eat?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll cook it myself!¡± Chi Ming said earnestly.


    ¡°Really this time? Not likest time when you ¡®cooked¡¯ with a receipt beside the food?¡± Shen Qingyue did not believe him.


    Chi Ming helplessly replied, ¡°Why do you always bring up old matters?¡±


    Considering Chi Ming¡¯s culinary skills, Shen Qingyue ended up cooking the meal herself. She was very dissatisfied with this oue. ¡°You said you were treating me, but I ended up cooking!¡±


    Chi Ming held her little hand. ¡°Well, now you¡¯ll feed me, and tonight I¡¯ll feed you¡­¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Shen Qingyue did not want to deal with him anymore. She noticed that Chi Ming was unusually cheerful today. What¡¯s up with him? Did he win the lottery?


    After getting off work, Tong Jia first went to the hospital to visit her mother. Seeing that her condition was not bad, she stayed with her for a while before heading home. When she approached the alley near her home, she looked around to make sure no one was around before carefully walking toward her house.


    But just as she was about to open the door, she heard a piercing female voice from behind. ¡°Coming back sote? Did you go sell yourself somewhere? How could someone as ugly as you find a man?¡±


    The woman¡¯s words were filled with malice, as if she wanted to heap all the world¡¯s hatred onto Tong Jia.


    Tong Jia shuddered. ¡°Miss Ling, I don¡¯t understand. Why do you keep bothering me? What have I done to offend you?¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er naturally would not reveal the real reason, or else she would lose face. ¡°I just think you¡¯re ugly. Ugly people are always up to no good, and just looking at you disgusts me!¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she could not get in touch with those big men, she would not havee here herself. But no matter what, she could not let the grievances she suffered from Shen Qingyue go unanswered. If she did not release her anger on someone, how could she cope?


    As Tong Jia spoke to her, she was trying to distract her attention and quickly open the door to get inside.


    However, Ling Bing¡¯er noticed and grabbed her hair. ¡°You little sl*t, you want to run? Today, I¡¯ll help you fix that face of yours!¡±


    Tong Jia felt the pain from being pulled but did not want to give up so easily. She used Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s strength to her advantage, turned her head, and fiercely bit Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s hand.


    Ling Bing¡¯er winced in pain and subconsciously let go.


    Tong Jia managed to open the door slightly and quickly slipped inside, then closed the door, ignoring Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s curses and insults from outside.


    Ling Bing¡¯er covered her bleeding hand. ¡°You b*tch! If you have the guts, nevere out again. When you do, I¡¯ll make sure to kill you!¡±


    Shen Jun¡¯s birthday was approaching, and Shen Qingyue wanted to go gift shopping with Chen Ying. However, every time she tried to make ns with Chen Ying, Chen Ying said she had something else to do. Shen Qingyue felt something was amiss because with Chen Ying¡¯s lively personality, it was unlike her to be so quiet¡­.

 Chapter 76 - 76: The Qin Family? Who Do You Think You Are?

    Chapter 76: The Qin Family? Who Do You Think You Are?


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    Shen Qingyue spected that it might be because of the incidentst time that Madam Chen found out and restricted her movements. Shen Qingyue did not say much about it and directly took Chi Ming to choose a gift.


    After browsing for a long time without finding anything suitable, she thought about going to the auction house directly. Unexpectedly, just as they left, they ran into Madam Qin and Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    They were also here to choose a gift for Shen Jun. Although the two families had divorced, they still had some cooperative ties. Moreover, the Shen family¡¯s current status was crucial, and Madam Qin could not ignore them.


    Upon seeing Shen Qingyue, especially with a man beside her, Madam Qin¡¯s expression changed instantly. This man¡¯s figure was unmistakably the same as the one in the recent news. He had found a man just one month after the divorce; what was the difference between this and having an affair? Where would their Qin family¡¯s face be?


    ¡°Who is this?¡± Madam Qin questioned in her usual interrogative tone, showing no regard for Shen Qingyue¡¯s feelings. In her view, Shen Qingyue was the one pursuing her son shamelessly, lowering herself and the Qin family. Regardless of what happened, Shen Qingyue had to bear it. Moreover, wasn¡¯t that how it had been for these years?


    Shen Qingyue was initially quite happy, but upon seeing the Qin family, she felt unhappy and ill-fated. Hearing Madam Qin¡¯s question, she casually replied, ¡°A friend.¡±


    She had no intention of saying more. After all, there was no need to borate anything to the people from the Qin family.


    However, Wei Jiu¡¯er had a strange expression and said, ¡°Really? I remember this is your boyfriend, Qingyue. Didn¡¯t you say that? And you two¡­¡±


    She intentionally left the sentence unfinished, letting others imagine the rest.


    As expected, Madam Qin¡¯s face turned unsightly, and she asked in a stern tone, ¡°Shen Qingyue, did you get together with him before divorcing Shen Zhen?¡±


    Shen Qingyuezily adjusted her hair. ¡°Madam Qin, let me say this once, I hope you won¡¯t bother me again! I have a clear conscience regarding my marriage with Chi Ming. You can investigate it if you want! After all, I can withstand scrutiny, but the same can¡¯t be said for your son. So, those who have affairs during their marriage shouldn¡¯te to trouble others, lest they bring trouble upon themselves.¡±


    ¡°You mean nothing happened during your marriage, and now you two are together?¡¯ Madam Qin did not care about the rest; her son might not like Shen Qingyue, but Shen Qingyue could not treat her son this way, and her family¡¯s reputation must not be tarnished.


    The news of Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen¡¯s affair had quickly subsided before, but she still lived in constant fear. When she went out to have tea with other high-society women, she was always cautious, afraid that someone would mention Qin Zhen and Shen Qingyue¡¯s affair, causing her to lose face.


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Why should I care about how people see your Qin family?¡±


    Madam Qin choked with anger. ¡°How can you say that! Our Qin family supported you for a whole year, and this is how you repay us, you ungrateful wretch!¡±


    ¡°The Qin family supported me?¡± Shen Qingyue burst intoughter. ¡°Madam Qin, have you lost your mind? Who was it that disregarded the consequences and offered five billion to help your Qin family through a difficult time? If you put it that way, let¡¯s calcte the interest on that five billion, shall we?¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Madam Qin was hit right in the most sensitive spot. She raised her hand, ready to p Shen Qingyue across the face.


    However, her hand was caught by someone.


    Chi Ming¡¯s eyes were icy cold. ¡°I don¡¯t hit women, but I hope you won¡¯t make me break that principle.¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s chest heaved with anger. ¡°You!¡±


    Chi Ming let go of her hand and stood in front of Shen Qingyue, his expression filled with hostility and a murderous aura.


    Madam Qin unconsciously took a step back. ¡°Vulgar! You are just as despicable as Shen Qingyue!¡±


    Chi Ming took a step forward. ¡°We might be considered vulgar, but what about the things your Qin family has done? Despicable, filthy, lowly? Not even as good as animals?¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s lips trembled with anger.


    Shen Qingyue pulled Chi Ming¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Let¡¯s go. If a dog bites you, would you bite it back? This person is already going crazy, let¡¯s not get involved with her.¡±


    Chi Ming nced warningly at Madam Qin and followed Shen Qingyue as they left. If it weren¡¯t for Shen Qingyue¡¯s sake, he would have wanted to level the Qin family¡¯s ancestral tomb. Now, just seeing anyone from the Qin family made him sick to his stomach.


    After the two had walked far away, Madam Qin finally regained her senses. ¡°Who did you call a dog?¡±


    However, the two were already too far to hear her shout. Even if they did, they would not bother with her.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er hurriedly stepped forward and patted Madam Qin¡¯s back gently, speaking softly, ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t be angry

 Chapter 77 - 77: I Just Love Her

    Chapter 77: I Just Love Her


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    ¡°Get lost, don¡¯t touch me!¡± Madam Qin shook off her hand. ¡°What are you, a good-for-nothing? If it weren¡¯t for you, Qin Zhen wouldn¡¯t have divorced Shen Qingyue! And now all these troubles are happening!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s family background, not to mention the Shen family, could not evenpare to her maternal family, the Ling family. She was just a third-party trying to climb the socialdder, relying on her stepfather¡¯s money. But her stepfather¡¯s family was nothing more than a small and humble household. Marrying into the Qin family? What a joke!


    Before, she did not know Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s intentions, and coupled with the fact that Wei Jiu¡¯er had grown up with her mother, seen all sorts of people, and was very good at coaxing others, she treated her like a pet. As long as she could make her happy, it was fine. However, when she learned that Wei Jiu¡¯er wanted to enter the Qin family, she felt nothing but disgust when she saw her.


    The reason Wei Jiu¡¯er hade together with her today was that they happened to meet halfway, and shamelessly followed her. Truly behaving like a third-party, not worthy of respect.


    After being pushed away by Madam Qin, a trace of resentment shed in Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes, but she quickly concealed it. This old hag will pay sooner orter! ¡°Auntie, I know there is a gap between me and the Qin family, but Zhen and I truly love each other¡­¡±


    Madam Qin sneered, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the current status of the Qin family, would you still love him so genuinely? Wei Jiu¡¯er, your tricks are nothing in my eyes! ying mind games with me, you¡¯re still too inexperienced¡­ Besides, it seems that Qin Zhen¡¯s heart is not just for you alone.¡±


    She was Qin Zhen¡¯s mother, and she understood her son best. Although Qin Zhen seemed indifferent to Shen Qingyue on the surface, deep down he still had feelings for her, he just did not admit it. Even if Wei Jiu¡¯er wanted to enter the family, it would not be that easy even if she agreed. Besides, she would not agree!


    She was dissatisfied with both of these daughters-inw, but if she were topare them, in terms of looks and family background, Shen Qingyue surpassed Wei Jiu¡¯er by far. Even if she wanted to change her daughter-inw, she would not choose someone even worse, would she?


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had been trying to win Qin Zhen¡¯s heart all along, how could she not sense his feelings? But on the surface, she still acted softly and weakly, saying, ¡°Ah Zhen said that he only loves me¡­¡±


    Madam Qin coldly snorted, ¡°I don¡¯t know what methods you¡¯ve used to make Qin Zhen so obsessed with you, and I don¡¯t want to know. But as long as I¡¯m here, the doors of the Qin family will be closed to you! You won¡¯t get in.¡±


    Now she had no mood to pick gifts anymore. She turned and walked away, leaving Wei Jiu¡¯er clenching her fists. That damned old hag, once she enters the Qin family, she¡¯ll definitely torment her before sending her to the afterlife!


    In the evening, Qin Zhen returned home and saw his mother sitting in the living room with a displeased expression, seemingly waiting for him. He unbuttoned his suit and sat down next to Madam Qin. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You seem unhappy.¡±


    Madam Qin was annoyed as she said, ¡°Today, I ran into Shen Qingyue at the antique shop entrance, and she was apanied by a strange man. They were chatting andughing together! I criticized her, but she became even more spirited. It hasn¡¯t been long since we divorced, and she¡¯s openly going out with someone. She¡¯s truly not maintaining her proper role as a woman! How can people look at our Qin family like this?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s expression sank, and he stood up, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t mention anything about Shen Qingyue to me from now on. I don¡¯t want to hear it.¡±


    Madam Qin wanted to say more, but Qin Zhen had already walked out the door.


    He called Zhou Sui and Han Xu, asking them to join him for a drink.


    When the call connected, he learned that the two of them were already at their usual bar. A friend of theirs was having a small gathering, introducing his girlfriend to their circle of friends. Because Qin Zhen had been busy, they had not notified him.


    When Qin Zhen arrived, the people in the private room were having a good time. They greeted him when he came in, and then continued their fun.


    Zhou Suiughed, ¡°It¡¯s rare for you to take the initiative to invite us for a drink. Is something wrong?¡±


    ¡°I just felt like drinking, that¡¯s all,¡± Qin Zhen said as he poured himself a ss of wine and downed it in one go! It did not look like he was drinking; it seemed more like he was pouring out his frustrations.


    Zhou Sui could sense something, ¡°Is it rted to Qingyue?¡±


    Qin Zhen did not say anything, which was considered an acknowledgment.


    Zhou Sui sighed, ¡°I really don¡¯t know what you¡¯re making a fuss about! If you like Qingyue, then go after her. Qingyue sincerely loves you; after so many years of being together, how could those feelings just disappear? Don¡¯t wait until you have no chance left and regret it.¡±


    Qin Zhen poured another ss of wine and said, ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? How could I possibly like her? I love Wei Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    Zhou Sui looked at him. ¡°Do you think you¡¯re in a state where you can distinguish between love and responsibility? I think you treat Wei Jiu¡¯er more like a sense of duty, everything leans towards her, as if fulfilling an obligation! Such a sense of duty will only sacrifice your own feelings. When you regret itter, no one will wait for you forever.¡±


    However, Qin Zhen coldly sneered, ¡°Having a sense of responsibility only shows that I love her!¡±

 Chapter 78 - 78: Just in Time to Let off Some Pent Up Emotions

    Chapter 78: Just in Time to Let off Some Pent Up Emotions


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    Zhou Sui surrendered with both hands up, ¡°Then pretend I didn¡¯t say anything.¡±


    Emotionally, he was ultimately an outsider, and he had said all that he should say. How to choose was Qin Zhen¡¯s own decision. He just hoped that he would not regret it.


    Qin Zhen drank for a while before realizing Han Xu was not around. ¡°Where is


    Han xu?¡±


    ¡°He left, with a gloomy face as if someone owed him money. Many people are afraid of him. He left just now because Ling Bing¡¯er wasn¡¯t feeling well, so we asked him to take her home.¡± Since the female lead today is also from Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s school, they decided to have some fun and invited her along.


    Qin Zhen understood without further inquiry and continued drinking.


    Meanwhile, Ling Binger got into Han Xu¡¯s car. She was a bit scared of him too, but basicmunication was not a problem. ¡°Big brother Han Xu, can you please drop me off?¡±


    Han Xu¡¯s voice was cold, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er was speechless. She tried to find a topic, ¡°My brother said you¡¯ve finally received some news about that person you¡¯ve been looking for?¡±


    Han Xu¡¯s gaze grew colder, ¡°What¡¯s it to you?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er did not know what to say.


    The car fell intoplete silence. When they passed by a hospital, Ling Bing¡¯er suddenly spoke up, ¡°Stop the car!¡±


    Han Xu sighed impatiently, ¡°What now?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er, ignoring her fear, smiled a bit strangely, ¡°I¡¯ve just spotted an acquaintance.¡±


    Outside the car window, they saw Tong Jia carrying a bag of nursing pads, heading towards the hospital.


    Han Xu also saw her. Wasn¡¯t she the weird woman they met on the roadsidest time?


    Tong Jia felt the burning gaze from behind and subconsciously turned to look.


    In the dark night, she could not see the person inside the car clearly, but Han Xu could see her perfectly. He only then noticed her eyes! Her eyes were exactly the same as his Wanzhe¡¯s! How could there be someone so alike?


    While he was still thinking, Tong Jia identally bumped into someone. She instantly kept apologizing, behaving excessively.


    It seems that the person was also startled by her extreme reaction and quickly said ¡®it¡¯s fine¡¯, fearing he had encountered a lunatic. Then, he hurriedly left.


    Han Xu¡¯s initial spection dissipated instantly. His Wanzhe was a confident and powerful woman, and feelings of inferiority could never exist in her. He averted his gaze and asked, ¡°Do you know her?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er was about to get off the car to settle the score with Tong Jia, but upon hearing Han Xu¡¯s question, she paused. It would not look good for Han Xu to see her bullying someone. After all, the Ling family also had a reputation to uphold.


    ¡°Yes, I know her. She is Shen Qingyue¡¯s employee. Yesterday, I identally bumped into her on the road, and she went berserk, attacking me¡­¡± As she spoke, she rolled up her sleeves, revealing the bite marks left by Tong Jia the previous night.


    Han Xu¡¯s face remained impassive. After a while, he said, ¡°Do you want me to help you vent your anger?¡±


    He was not a fool; he could naturally tell that Ling Bing¡¯er was lying. He knew her personality well, did she think he was unaware? However, what did it have to do with him? People with their social status and positions could target anyone they wished. Besides, he had been trying to find Tong Wanzhe several times recently, but she had always been unavable, leaving him frustrated and wanting to vent his emotions.


    Upon hearing this, Ling Bing¡¯er felt delighted. Han Xu was someone with connections in both the surface and the underworld, ruthless in his methods. If he took action, Tong Jia was as good as dead! She could not help but smile and said, ¡°Thank you, Brother Han Xu.¡±


    As Shen Qingyue could not find a suitable gift, she contacted an auction house and went there to have a look. Since Shen Jun liked antiques, they were familiar with the staff at the auction house.


    The auction house¡¯s manager personally came to greet her.


    Shen Qingyue wandered around but still didn¡¯t find anything she liked.


    The manager asked, ¡°Are you not satisfied with any of these?¡±


    Putting down a bronze ritual vessel, Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Hmm, I just feel like theyck sincerity¡­¡±


    ¡°In that case, why don¡¯t you try making a handmade ceramic piece yourself?¡±


    The manager suggested, but then realized someone like Shen Qingyue


    probably would not want to go through the trouble.


    To his surprise, Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That¡¯s a great idea! Thank you.¡± The manager said, ¡°You¡¯re wee. Would you like to continue looking?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll go back first.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll escort you.¡±


    As Shen Qingyue was leaving, she saw familiar faces, seemingly justing out after viewing the auction items.


    ¡°Grandpa, a vase costs millions! Are they robbing people?¡±


    It was Shen Qingxue and Shen Xiang.


    Shen Xiang said, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s expensive. But those priced at tens of thousands are not worth it either.¡±


    Shen Qingxue sneered, ¡°You are just too kind-hearted, always considering brotherly affection. Do you think they care about you? Look at Shen Qingyue¡¯s attitude when we asked granduncle for moneyst time! They shouldn¡¯t expect us to give them anything at all..¡±

 Chapter 79 - 79: Birthday Banquet

    Chapter 79: Birthday Banquet


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    Shen Xiang whispered reproachfully, ¡°You¡¯re really foolish. With your granduncle¡¯s big birthday celebration, people from almost half of the influential families will be there. As Shen Jun¡¯s younger brother, if I gift him something cheap, where will I put my face?¡±


    Shen Qingxue fell silent and then suddenly had an idea, ¡°Grandpa, we can give him a counterfeit! After all, he won¡¯t be able to authenticate it. We can get a high-quality imitation from an antique shop, and he won¡¯t be able to tell. We can just say we bought it for millions from an auction house, and he won¡¯t know the difference.¡¯


    Shen Xiang pondered, a little worried, ¡°What if we get caught?¡±


    ¡°As long as we give it to him, does it matter if he discovers it? Besides, if you¡¯re really worried, on the day of the celebration, we can create an ident and drop the fake item. Then, there will be no evidence left,¡± Shen Qingxue said with a smug smile.


    Shen Xiang smiled happily, ¡°You¡¯re truly clever.¡±


    Shen Qingyue watched their backs, a hint of scorn on her lips. She had forgotten that these two troublemakers would be causing a disturbance at the birthday celebration. In the previous life¡¯s celebration, Shen Xiang indeed gifted a piece of porcin iming it was worth over five million. Shen Jun was pleased because he knew how frugal Shen Xiang usually was and saw it as a heartfelt gift from his younger brother.


    But just before they were about to disy the gift, Shen Qingxue ¡®identally¡¯ pushed her, causing her to lose bnce and drop the porcin. Influenced by her grandfather, Shen Qingyue did care for Shen Xiang¡¯s family back then as they were her only rtives, and she felt guilty for a long time after that incident.


    Time flew, and it was now Shen Jun¡¯s birthday banquet. Shen Qingyue had ordered a set of formal suits for Shen Jun and pushed him into the room to change.


    Despite his age, Shen Jun remained spirited and handsome.


    Shen Qingyue walked over and generously praised, ¡°Grandpa, you look so handsome!¡±


    Shen Jun blushed at his granddaughter¡¯spliment and lightly coughed, saying, ¡°I¡¯m already in my seventies, what¡¯s so handsome about me?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s what makes you handsome! Don¡¯t deny it,¡± Shen Qingyue said, smiling yfully.


    ¡°Alright, go get ready. Many young talents will be there tonight, so dress up nicely. Maybe you¡¯ll find a good son-inw for me,¡± Shen Jun teased.


    ¡°Enough looking, I want to spend my whole life by my grandfather¡¯s side.¡± Shen Qingyue had already encountered a scumbag before, and she really did not want to get married again.


    Shen Jun patted her gently with a smile. ¡°Oh, you really know how to tease me.¡±


    The grandfather and granddaughter chatted for a few more moments before Shen Qingyue walked away with the makeup artist. While the makeup artist was doing her makeup, she remembered that Chi Ming seemed to have not contacted her for several days. She did not know what he was busy with, but at the moment, she did not have time to contact him either.


    As evening fell, the guests arrived one after another.


    Shen Qingyue supported Shen Jun downstairs and greeted the arriving guests. A wealthydy walked over with a smile. ¡°Qingyue, you¡¯re still so beautiful.¡± ¡°Oh no, you¡¯re the one who is bing younger and younger.¡±


    Thedy was ttered, but then she seemed to remember something and sighed. ¡°Such a lovely girl, why did Qin Zhen divorce you? I heard he¡¯s been courting the daughter of the Wei family recently. I wonder if he¡¯ll bring that woman here tonight¡­¡±


    What status did the Wei family have? No matter how hard they tried, they could not match the Shen family¡¯s status. If Qin Zhen did not bring her, she would not even have a chance to enter the event.


    Shen Qingyue did not care about this, but Shen Jun¡¯s smile diminished slightly. ¡°Madam Wang, Qin Zhen has already divorced my daughter. Let¡¯s not bring up the past!¡±


    Madam Wang realized her slip of the tongue and was about to change the topic when the Qin family arrived.


    Madam Qin came over to greet, ¡°Mr. Shen.¡±


    This time, Shen Jun¡¯s smilepletely disappeared, especially when he saw Qin Zhen bringing Wei Jiu¡¯er. His anger red up instantly. After all, today was his birthday banquet, and Shen Jun did not kick the Qin family out, but he only nodded as a greeting and did not bother saying anything else, not even acknowledging this family.


    Madam Qin naturally noticed the disdain in Shen Jun¡¯s eyes. Especially in this kind of asion, she did not want to bring Wei Jiu¡¯er at first. After all, bringing her here would be telling everyone that her son was having an affair within the marriage. Moreover, what was Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s identity? How was she qualified toe with the Qin family¡¯s status?


    However, her son Qin Zhen insisted on bringing her. He wanted everyone to know that Wei Jiu¡¯er was the future Mrs. Qin.


    Madam Qin was almost furious, but she could not do anything about Qin Zhen, so she had to bear with it.


    Compared to Madam Qin¡¯s embarrassment, Wei Jiu¡¯er was quiteposed, seemingly not feeling anything was amiss. But if a person like her did not have thick skin, she would not be able to survive.


    She smiled gracefully at Shen Qingyue. ¡°Qingyue, today is Mr. Shen¡¯s birthday..


    You must be happy, right?¡±

 Chapter 80 - 80: Shameful

    Chapter 80: Shameful


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    Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice soundedzy, ¡°My grandfather is celebrating his birthday. Of course, I¡¯m happy about it, but seeing all of you here puts a slight w in this good mood. You people have once again shown me what it means to have thick skin. If it were someone else, I doubt they¡¯d have the face toe.¡±


    Qin Zhen immediately darkened his face, sharp eyes fixated on her.


    Shen Qingyue sneered and no longer paid attention to them. On this auspicious day, she did not want to be disgusted by these flies.


    People around them quietly discussed.


    ¡°Is Qin Zhen under some kind of spell? He¡¯s a master in business, but when ites to handling rtionships, he¡¯s so peculiar. Bringing a new love to his ex-wife¡¯s grandfather¡¯s birthday banquet? Is he out of his mind? Does he really think the Shen family is easy to mess with?¡±


    ¡°Who knows? All we can say is that woman must have some means. Both of them don¡¯t even care about their reputation. Any self-respecting person wouldn¡¯t do such a thing, right? It¡¯s clear that he had an affair within the marriage, who can¡¯t see that? But that mistress doesn¡¯t even look that good? Compared to Shen Qingyue, they are onpletely different levels. I wonder what Qin Zhen is thinking.¡±


    ¡°I heard shees from a modest background, from some small and insignificant family. I don¡¯t know how Qin Zhen could bear to divorce Shen Qingyue for a woman like that.¡±


    ¡°What kind of insignificant family? She¡¯s actually an illegitimate child, her mother raised her all along, then her mother became a mistress and married into the Wei family, pretending to be a Wei familydy. But the Wei family is nothing special either, just a smallpany, nothing significant.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I thought she had some impressive background.¡±


    ¡°By the way, in the past, the Shen family lent five billion to the Qin family to help them get through tough times. But after just one year, the Qin family recovered, and Qin Zhen turned around and dumped Shen Qingyue. It¡¯s really a cold world we live in! Even if they be powerful in the future, what can they do? If we cooperate with the Qin family, who knows if we¡¯ll be abandoned next time?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s hard to say¡­¡±


    The whispers around continued, and Wei Jiu¡¯er clenched the hem of her dress tightly, her eyshes quivering slightly. She knew that Qin Zhen must have heard these words, and he must be very angry. She leaned toward him, pretending to be hurt by Shen Qingyue¡¯s words but still trying to endure it.


    ¡°Qingyue, you don¡¯t wee me and Zhen, do you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue appeared elegant and tranquil, but her words werepletely opposite, ¡°Do I even need to say it? Aren¡¯t you both clueless? You can actually ask such a question. Admirable, truly admirable!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er could not help but shed tears, and Qin Zhen stared angrily, ¡°Shen Qingyue!¡±


    Shen Qingyue pretended not to notice. She could tell that these people were probably transformed flies¡ªnot biting people, just pretending to be someone they¡¯re not. There was no use swatting them away, as they multiplied too quickly. She said to Shen Jun, ¡°Grandfather, Chen Ying and the others have arrived. Let¡¯s go over.¡±


    Shen Jun had no intention of getting close to the Qin family, especially after witnessing them lose face. He felt relieved. If it were his younger self, he would have made things difficult for them and ruined their reputation. But now that he was older, he was toozy to bother with such matters. He smiled kindly,


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Hepletely ignored the Qin family throughout the whole process.


    Needless to say, the Qin family felt extremely embarrassed.


    Shen Qingyue had not seen Chen Ying for some time. When she saw her today, she noticed that her spirit seemed down, with dark circles under her eyes. Shen


    Qingyue could not help but tease her, ¡°Hey, Sister, are you nning topete with pandas for the biggest dark circles? Haven¡¯t slept in days?¡± Chen Ying nced at her weakly and did not say anything.


    Sensing that something was wrong, Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°What¡¯s really going on with you? It can¡¯t be just because of what happened that day, right? You used to go out and have fun too¡­¡±


    Chen Ying hesitated to speak and finally shook her head, saying nothing.


    Just as Shen Qingyue was about to greet Chen Song, who was approaching them, Chen Ying hurriedly walked away. It was obvious she was avoiding him; it seemed like the two of them were having a disagreement.


    As Chen Song approached, Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Have you confessed to Chen Ying?¡±


    Chen Song remained silent for a while before saying, ¡°Not yet, but it¡¯s almost time. It was unexpected. It¡¯ll be fine in a while.¡±


    Although he had considered expressing his feelings to Chen Ying, it remained just a thought. He could not bring himself to do it.


    Shen Qingyue wanted to advise him further, but the butler came over with her phone. ¡°Miss, there¡¯s a call for you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue took the phone and nced at it¡ªit was from Chi Ming!


    She informed Chen Song and then went to a quiet corner to answer the call. The phone connected, and a low, charming voice came from the other end, inexplicably alluring. ¡°I¡¯m at the entrance..¡±

 Chapter 81 - 81: How Dare You Act Indecently at the Birthday Banquet

    Chapter 81: How Dare You Act Indecently at the Birthday Banquet


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    Shen Qingyue intentionally looked unhappy and said, ¡°It¡¯s my grandfather¡¯s birthday, didn¡¯t you know? You still want me to go out and find you?¡±


    He had not contacted her for several days; could she not be a little upset? Besides, she did not believe he was unaware of her grandfather¡¯s birthday banquet.


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°With that tone, you seem a bit unhappy? I brought barbecue for you! Do you want to eat it? Come over.¡±


    ¡°Not interested.¡± She was wearing a slim evening gown tonight and had not even had dinner to maintain her figure. How could she give up her efforts for a bite of barbecue?


    Chi Ming teased, ¡°There¡¯s roasted chicken skin!¡±


    ¡°Where are you?¡± She thought about it for a moment; perhaps eating a little wouldn¡¯t hurt. It¡¯s just chicken skin, what harm could it do?


    Passing through the fountain with sculptures, Shen Qingyue finally found Chi Ming. He was leaning against a ck sports car, looking at her with a smile as she walked closer.


    Shen Qingyue scanned him up and down, and he only carried a gift bag. She questioned, ¡°Where¡¯s my barbecue?¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s lips slightly curled up, his tone casual, ¡°I lied to you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue lightly kicked him with her leg, saying, ¡°Getting more gutsy now? You dare to lie to me.¡¯


    Chi Ming chuckled softly, his deep and pleasant voice entered Shen Qingyue¡¯s ears, and somehow her cheeks turned slightly red. After not seeing each other for a few days, why did she find Chi Ming so attractive now?


    He asked, ¡°If I didn¡¯t lie to you, would you havee out with me?¡± Shen Qingyue cleared her throat, ¡°What do you want me toe out for?¡±


    ¡°I prepared a gift for your grandfather.¡± He handed the gift bag to Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue took a look; it was an antique-style box with a ss lid, containing a string of prayer beads. The beads were inscribed with peculiar and ancient-looking characters, giving it an aura of mystery. She was puzzled, ¡°Why don¡¯t you go in?¡±


    ¡°Not interested. There are too many people in such asions, and they¡¯ll bombard me with questions.¡± Chi Ming lowered his eyes, lost in thought.


    Shen Qingyue thought for a moment and did not insist further. However, as she moved, she suddenly noticed something wrong. She looked down and found her heel stuck in a drain.


    ¡°Chi Ming,¡± she called out, feeling somewhat embarrassed. No matter how she tried, she could not pull it out. Without looking at him, she asked, ¡°Can you help me back?¡±


    She pulled her foot out of the shoe, deciding to abandon it!


    There was a back door behind the vi where she could enter through a small path without being noticed. However, the path was quite far, and walking barefoot was not ideal. She raised her hand, about to ask Chi Ming to support her, but he surprised her by lifting her horizontally. Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around his neck.


    Chi Ming chuckled, ¡°Do you want to hug me that much?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s ears turned red, ¡°You¡¯re the one hugging me! Taking advantage of me!¡±


    ¡°Yeah. ¡±


    His acknowledgment only made Shen Qingyue¡¯s face even redder, and she buried her head in his embrace, ¡°Let¡¯s hurry, don¡¯t let anyone see us; it¡¯s embarrassing.¡±


    Chi Ming smiled but did not say anything.


    They smoothly made their way past the front hall, but when they reached the second floor, someone blocked their path.


    ¡°Shen Qingyue, being indecent at Grandfather¡¯s birthday banquet, you¡¯re really filial, aren¡¯t you!¡±


    Shen Qingyue turned to the source of the voice and met Qin Zhen¡¯s icy gaze. She patted Chi Ming, calmly asking him to let her down and half-leaning on him for support. If she had encountered someone else, she might have felt embarrassed, but in front of Qin Zhen, she felt none at all. She casually replied, ¡°Mr. Qin, which eye did you see us causing trouble? Please get your facts straight; this is my family¡¯s ce! Mind your own business.¡±


    Qin Zhen frowned, ¡°You were about to enter a room together! Do you have no shame?¡±


    Shen Qingyue rolled her eyes, ¡°I¡¯m tired of telling you that you have no shame. I¡¯m going back to my room to change my shoes. Is that not allowed, lunatic?¡±


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll believe that?¡± He had been keeping an eye on Shen Qingyue and noticed that she received a call and then disappeared for half an hour!


    Shen Qingyue sneered, not wanting to deal with him, and then tugged on Chi Ming¡¯s sleeve, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Chi Ming nodded and helped her walk past Qin Zhen.


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth and reached out to grab her.


    Shen Qingyue turned sideways, ¡°I¡¯ll warn you again, this is the Shen family, not your Qin family! Let go.¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent, holding her hand with increasing force.


    Shen Qingyue winced in pain, her expression changing. She wanted to chop off this dog¡¯s paw!


    At this moment, Chi Ming held Qin Zhen¡¯s hand, exuding an intimidating aura, ¡°Let go.¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent, coldly looking at Chi Ming, showing no signs of backing down..

 Chapter 82 - 82: Shabby Gift

    Chapter 82: Shabby Gift


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    At that moment, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s voice came from the staircase. ¡°Qin Zhen, I finally found you¡­¡± Her expression was filled with delight, but it froze in the next second.


    Seeing Wei Jiu¡¯er approaching, Qin Zhen finally let go of Shen Qingyue. ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been looking for you,¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er said, ncing at Shen Qingyue with a touch of resentment. Why does this wicked woman keep haunting them?


    Qin Zhen walked over to Wei Ju¡¯er¡¯s side. ¡°Go downstairs.¡±


    However, Shen Qingyue spoke up, ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er! I advise you to keep a close eye on your man. Don¡¯t let him out like a rabid dog, biting randomly. After all, when Qin Zhen and I were married, he was always thinking about you. Who can guarantee that he only has you in his heart now? So be careful and don¡¯t me others when you see him with other women. Remember, once unfaithful, always unfaithful.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s fingers curled into her palms, and her sharp nails almost pierced through her skin. She forced a smile, saying, ¡°I believe Qin Zhen has always had only me in his heart¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled and said, ¡°Then I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened, and he told Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°Don¡¯t waste time talking to her. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    He nced back at Shen Qingyue, then forcefully pulled Wei Jiu¡¯er away. Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Who was the one rushing to talk nonsense? Nuts!¡± After the two left, Chi Ming lowered her gaze. ¡°Are you upset seeing them so affectionate?¡±


    ¡°A bit.¡±


    Chi Ming asked casually, but his face darkened when he heard Shen Qingyue¡¯s response.


    Then, she continued, ¡°Because murder is a crime, and I¡¯m so upset I¡¯m going to die! This despicable man, is he sick? Why does he have to disgust you when you¡¯re in a good mood?¡±


    She went to change her shoes, not wanting to waste any more time because of the trash. She could not help but think about how she used to like that garbage so much that she wished she could kill herself.


    Upon hearing this, Chi Ming smiled helplessly.


    When Shen Qingyue came out of the dressing room, she did not know when Chi Ming had already left, leaving the gift she was supposed to pass on to Shen Jun. She carried the gift box downstairs and handed it to Shen Jun. ¡°Grandfather, this is the birthday gift Chi Ming asked me to give you.¡±


    Shen Jun took the gift bag and said, ¡°Chi Ming came too? Why didn¡¯t hee to say hello to me?¡±


    ¡°He had something to take care of, so he left first,¡± Shen Qingyue casually made up an excuse. ¡°Do you like the gift?¡±


    Shen Jun took out the box and saw the rosary beads inside, he nodded with


    satisfaction. ¡°This child is considerate.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled and was about to say something when she felt nauseous again.


    Upon hearing this, Chi Ming smiled helplessly.


    When Shen Qingyue came out of the dressing room, Chi Ming had already left at some point, leaving behind the gift he wanted her to pass on to Shen Jun. She brought the gift box downstairs and handed it to Shen Jun. ¡°Grandfather, this is the birthday gift that Chi Ming asked me to give you.¡±


    Shen Jun took the gift bag and said, ¡°Chi Ming came too? Why didn¡¯t hee and greet me?¡±


    ¡°He had something to attend to, so he left early,¡± Shen Qingyue casually made up an excuse. ¡°Do you like the gift?¡±


    Shen Jun took out the box, saw the prayer beads, and was very pleased. ¡°This child is thoughtful.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled, about to say something when she was interrupted by Shen Qingxue¡¯s sarcasm.


    ¡°Qingyue, your friend gave such a shabby thing? Looks like a roadside item.¡±


    Just as she finished speaking, Madam Wang, who had greeted Shen Qingyue earlier, walked over. Seeing the prayer beads in Shen Jun¡¯s hands, she was slightly surprised. ¡°Aren¡¯t these the prayer beads from Nanshan Temple?¡± Shen Qingxue frowned. ¡°What¡¯s that? Could it be a scam?¡±


    Her words not only darkened Shen Jun¡¯s face, but also displeased Madam Wang. She often went to Nanshan Temple to meditate, believing in the karma described in Buddhist scriptures. Now, hearing Shen Qingxue casually call Nanshan Temple a scam, she naturally felt unhappy. ¡°Nanshan Temple is an ancient temple with a history of thousands of years and a rich cultural heritage. Miss Shen, how can you casually call it a scam? Don¡¯t you have anymon sense?¡±


    Shen Qingxue sneered. ¡°So what if it has a long history? How much can a string of beads be worth? If Grandfather likes it, I¡¯ll go buy two more too.¡±


    Madam Wang¡¯s voice turned cold. ¡°These prayer beads are not something you can buy just because you want to. They are rare and only bestowed upon those with fate. Countless people have climbed the mountain to seek these prayer beads, but returned empty-handed. Someone like you, who only knows material desires, could never obtain them.¡±


    Shen Qingxue wanted to argue further, but Shen Yiyuan grabbed her and then


    put on a smile. ¡°aam wang, Granaratner, Qingxue IS still young ana aoesn¡¯t understand. Please forgive her.¡±


    Everyone attending Shen Jun¡¯s birthday banquet came from prestigious backgrounds, and now Shen Yiyuan really wished he could stuff this foolish sister back into their mother¡¯s womb. Did shee into this world without a brain? You can deal with anyone, but you can¡¯t just openly confront them like this.


    ¡°Understood. Go home and read more books and speak less,¡± Madam Wang¡¯s face looked unsightly. It had been many years, and she had never seen someone who could not read the situation like this.


    Shen Qingxue was even more unwilling. ¡°It¡¯s just a string of worthless beads¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at her and said, ¡°You speak soo much, did you prepare an even better gift?¡±


    ¡°Of course!¡± Shen Qingxue looked smug. ¡°A few days ago, Grandfather and I went to the auction house specifically, and I picked a piece of official kiln porcin for Grandfather.. It cost over five million! It¡¯s definitely better than this shabby string of beads!¡±

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    Chapter 83: Shame


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    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Then take it out and let¡¯s have a look.¡±


    Shen Qingxue turned back and tugged on Shen Xiang¡¯s sleeve.


    Shen Xiang quickly made a phone call to have the item delivered. With the loud deration of ¡®over five million¡¯ just now, everyone present was drawn in.


    Seeing the change in the eyes of the crowd, Shen Qingxue proudly introduced, ¡°This piece of official kiln porcin is an item used by ancient emperors. The shape, ze color, body texture, and artistic level of the porcin are all top-notch¡­¡±


    Shen Jun was initially a little upset with Shen Qingxue, but now he felt somewhat relieved after receiving the gift. Knowing Shen Xiang¡¯s stingy


    nature, he was surprised that he was willing to spend so much money to buy him a gift, which meant he still cared about his older brother.


    Shen Qingyue quietly waited for Shen Qingxue to finish before saying, ¡°It seems this porcin is quite impressive indeed. However, in the world of antiques, there are many counterfeits¡­ Coincidentally, today I have invited a master appraiser known to my grandfather to join the birthday banquet. How about we have him take a look? We can broaden our horizons too.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qingxue¡¯s smug expression instantly disappeared. She was always impatient and could not help but raise her voice, ¡°Are you suspecting that we deliberately gave you a fake? My grandfather and I selected this piece with great care. How could it be fake?¡±


    ¡°Why would you think like that? I¡¯m just worried that you might be deceived.


    But your reaction seems a bit excessive. I hope I haven¡¯t guessed right¡­¡± Shen Qingyue smiled gracefully but her tone was cold.


    Shen Xiang saw that the situation was not right and quickly interjected, ¡°Qingyue, Qingxue is upset because she feels you doubt her sincerity. She¡¯s a bit worked up. This gift was chosen by both of us, and it¡¯s definitely authentic. With so many people here tonight to celebrate Grandfather¡¯s birthday, causing a scene like this is inappropriate.¡±


    Shen Qingyue remained silent, implying her agreement. Today was Shen Jun¡¯s 70th birthday, and as long as Shen Xiang¡¯s family behaved, she did not want to ruin Shen Jun¡¯s mood. Besides, Shen Jun must have figured things out by now.


    However, she did not want the situation to escte too much, and Shen Qingxue was not one to back down. When the servants were instructed to take the porcin away, Shen Qingxue took the opportunity to bump into Shen Qingyue as she passed by.


    Shen Qingyue was already prepared for this, after all, she had experienced this scene in her previous life. She swiftly dodged to the side.


    Shen Qingxue deliberately stepped on her own skirt, putting in some force to make the fall look more realistic. Now that Shen Qingyue had dodged, she could not stop herself and fell towards the ground.


    Crash!


    The sound of breaking ss and pottery was exceptionally sharp.


    Originally, Shen Qingxue intended to collide with Shen Qingyue, but since Shen Qingyue had moved away, she ended up colliding with a servant. Strictly speaking, she fell together with the porcin, so it could be considered staged, but the broken pieces still hurt people. She got her palm pricked. Moreover, she had stepped on her own skirt, and during the fall, the dress experienced a strong force of tension, causing her strapless tube dress to be torn off, revealing her flesh-colored breast adhesive directly.


    For a moment, the scene fell silent for a few seconds, then low murmurs erupted, and even some young people took out their phones, ready to take pictures.


    Shen Qingxue¡¯s face turned red, not only was her palm bleeding, but she had also exposed herself. She felt like she was going crazy. How would she face people in the future?


    The male servant was the first to react since the porcin was knocked from his hands. He hurriedly used his clothes to cover Shen Qingxue. But what needed to be seen was already seen.


    Shen Qingxue was assisted to her feet, feeling like she was going insane. She pushed the male servant away and questioned Shen Qingyue, ¡°Did you intentionally dodge just now?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied casually, ¡°Do you expect me to fall with you? Or do you want me to get knocked over? Younger Sister, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Shen Qingxue avoided eye contact, feeling guilty. ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense!¡±


    She was not good at hiding her emotions, and perceptive individuals could easily notice her evasiveness and unease.


    Shen Da could no longer stay silent either. He had not expected his daughter to create so muchmotion in one night, and it had all be aughingstock. He sternly said, ¡°Shen Yiyan, take your sister back.¡±


    Shen Yiyan nodded and took Shen Qingxue away.


    The more Shen Qingxue thought about it, the angrier she became. It was all Shen Qingyue¡¯s fault! If she had not dodged, how could she have been so embarrassed? She wanted to rush back and p Shen Qingyue!


    Shen Yiyan understood her intentions and held her tightly. Their family had already lost all face because of Shen Qingxue tonight. If they let her go back now, Shen Jun would not let them off easily..

 Chapter 84 - 84: Push Away the Most Precious Thing to Him

    Chapter 84: Push Away the Most Precious Thing to Him


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    After Shen Qingxue and Shen Xiang left, Shen Xun apologized to Shen Jun, ¡°Big Brother, what happened just now was all an ident. The porcin was broken, and I¡¯ll get you a recement as a longevity gift another day¡­¡±


    Shen Jun observed Shen Xun¡¯s expression and understood that the item was definitely a fake. He knew his younger brother well, who valued wealth greatly. If it were genuine, and Shen Qingxue had broken it just now, he would have cursed her on the spot. The thought that his own younger brother had actually given him a counterfeit and lied, iming it was a carefully selected gift, left Shen Jun feeling cold.


    He coldly replied, ¡°No need. If you buy more counterfeits and my other collector friends find out, they mightugh at me, thinking that the Shen family is going bankrupt.¡±


    Shen Xun¡¯s heart tightened, ¡°Brother¡­¡±


    ¡°Do you want me to invite an expert in appraising antiques toe and verify


    This time, Shen Xunpletely shut his mouth.


    As time passed, the lively birthday banquet finally came to an end. Shen Qingyue returned to her room to fetch the gift she had prepared and looked for Shen Jun downstairs.


    Shen Jun was sitting in the garden, his slightly murky eyes gazing into space.


    Shen Qingyue approached him, ¡°Grandfather, what are you thinking about?¡±


    Shen Jun smiled helplessly, ¡°I just suddenly realized that all my good intentions over the years have gone to waste.¡±


    Shen Qingyue naturally knew what he meant. However, she did not continue this topic that would trouble Shen Jun. Just like back then, she pursued Qin Zhen despite her grandfather¡¯s anger because he was the one funding her happiness. Now, as long as Shen Xun¡¯s family could make her grandfather happy, she could turn a blind eye, but the prerequisite was that Shen Xun¡¯s family must not harm her grandfather.


    She took out her gift, ¡°Grandfather, I made this myself. Take a look and see if you like it.¡±


    It was the result of her work over the past few days, and she only brought it out for her grandfather to see in the evening.


    Shen Jun took her cup. The cup was ugly, but the family portrait on it was exquisite, featuring his son, daughter-inw, himself, and a young Shen Qingyue¡­ His eyes welled up slowly, ¡°I like it. This is the best gift Grandpa received tonight.¡±


    Seeing this, Shen Qingyue smiled too. She thought. ¡®It¡¯s really nice. Grandpa is still here, and I still have family.¡¯


    She looked up at the stars in the sky and said, ¡°Mom, Dad, are you doing well? I¡¯m doing well now, with Grandpa.¡±


    Tong Jia apanied her mother as usual until the evening. When she saw her mother fall asleep peacefully, she left the hospital with relief. Recently, her mother¡¯s condition had been improving, and that put her at ease. Just when she felt reassured, a hand reached out from behind and covered her mouth and nose.


    The handkerchief was soaked with a sedative. Within a few seconds, Tong Jia lost consciousness. When she woke up again, she found her hands tied, thrown on the ground, and her mouth sealed with tape. She struggled for a few times, and suddenly, a pair of polished ck leather shoes appeared before her.


    She slowly lifted her head.


    Han Xu looked down on her from above, and his disgust was undisguised, ¡°Tsk tsk, this face is really repulsive.¡±


    His voice was soft, but it felt as heavy as a stone, crushing Tong Jia¡¯s heart. He used to shower her with endless praise andpliments. Now, he only held contempt and disdain for her.


    The man behind Han Xu respectfully asked, ¡°Mr. Han, how would you like to handle this?¡±


    Han Xu casually replied, ¡°Throw her in the basement and send the video to Ling Bing¡¯er.¡±


    The man hesitated for a moment, ¡°Do we have to do it this way¡­¡±


    Following Han Xu¡¯s orders, he had been monitoring Tong Jia for the past few days. She was either at home, at work, or at the hospital taking care of her seriously ill mother. Her meals were simple, just steamed buns and pickles she was a pitiful person.


    Han Xu turned his head slightly, ¡°Do you want to take her ce?¡±


    The man trembled, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Han. I crossed the line.¡± Then he waved and, together with another person, pulled Tong Jia up from the ground and dragged her towards the door.


    Tong Jia¡¯s eyes were brimming with tears, and she stared desperately at Han Xu, struggling with all her might! She knew too well about Han Xu¡¯s cruel methods. What did she do wrong? Why was he treating her like this?


    Those eyes were exactly like Wanzhe¡¯s, and Han Xu felt a sudden panic. It was as if he was about to push away the most precious thing to him¡­


    The next morning, when Shen Qingyue woke up, she received a message from Tong Jia, saying that she was not feeling well and wanted to take two days off. Shen Qingyue replied, asking her to take good care of herself and not to worry


    about anything.


    She went to work, thinking that Yu Zhuang would return soon and it would not dy anything. After arriving at thepany, Shen Qingyue turned on her phone and checked the information on the local nning bureau¡¯s official website. She remembered that the nning news for Suburb One was scheduled to be released at nine o¡¯clock this morning¡­.

 Chapter 85 - 85: You’re Playing With the Development of the Corporation

    Chapter 85: You¡¯re ying With the Development of the Corporation


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    Shen Qingyue checked the time and realized it was just a few minutes before nine o¡¯clock. She was not in a hurry and decided to handle other tasks first.


    At that moment, Yu Zhuang knocked on the door and entered, informing her that the board of directors had called for an urgent meeting. In truth, those old fogies could not sit still anymore. Or perhaps, someone could not wait any longer. Otherwise, with the financial strength of the Shen Corporation, what¡¯s the fear of just six billion yuan?


    She smiled indifferently and got up to head to the meeting room. By now, it was already filled with people, mostly aligned with Shen Yiyan¡¯s faction. Shen Jun was absent, and it was evident that these people understood they could not influence Shen Jun, so they skipped him and came directly to talk to her.


    She walked to the conference table in high heels, her voice cool and calm, ¡°You all specially tricked me intoing. If it¡¯s not something urgent, it can only mean you have too much free time. Maybe you should consider retiring?¡±


    In front of others, Shen Yiyan was much more courteous to her, even when she wasn¡¯t. He wore a fake smile, ¡°Qingyue, we genuinely called for this meeting.


    How can you say it¡¯s a trick?¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at him obliquely, not bothering to waste words with him. ¡°You convene an urgent board meeting when the chairman isn¡¯t present? If someone doesn¡¯t know the context, they might think you¡¯re trying to seize power. Anyway, what¡¯s the matter? Speak up.¡±


    Shen Yiyan replied, ¡°Qingyue, let me be direct. You shouldn¡¯t have forgotten that half a month ago, you spent six billion yuan to acquire Project Suburb One, right? You previously mentioned that the higher-ups would issue documents to prioritize development, but it¡¯s been almost half a month, and there has been no progress at all. We¡¯re all anxious.¡±


    ¡°News will being soon!¡± Shen Qingyue casually remarked.


    Shen Yiyan sneered, ¡°How long have we all been waiting? Qingyue, don¡¯t tell me this is just an excuse to avoid the issue? Six billion in liquid capital is not a small sum, and you just wasted it on uselessnd. I have reason to suspect that you are deliberately obstructing the development of the group. We are all here to make money, with so many shareholders and investors. We hold a position of responsibility.¡±


    His words were straightforward, questioning Shen Qingyue¡¯s abilities! Since Shen Qingyue could not take responsibility, then let someone capable take charge. The future of Shen Group can only be entrusted to him!


    Others at the scene echoed his sentiments.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, President Shen. We understand that you made a mistake at work, and we don¡¯t expect you to apologize. However, wasting six billion in liquid capital like this is detrimental to the development of the group.¡±


    ¡°The assessed value of Project Suburb One was at most five billion, but you purchased it for six billion. Isn¡¯t that intentionally losing money? We know you feel uneasy after divorcing with Mr. Qin, but you can¡¯t blindly seek revenge and use the entire group¡¯s interests to do so.¡±


    ¡°This time it¡¯s six billion, what about next time? How much more will be wasted?¡±


    ¡°I always said this young girl is incapable of handling suchrge projects. The Chairman indulges her too much¡­¡±


    Everyone chimed in, devaluing Shen Qingyue.


    However, Shen Qingyue seemed as if she could not hear them, calmly looking at the time on her phone.


    After all the talking, she said, ¡°Is everyone done? Then let me speak! Since you all don¡¯t trust me and think I am hindering the development of Shen Group, how about this: while Shen Group is still valuable, anyone who wants to leave can sell their stocks to me. I will buy them! That way, even if I lose more money, it will be my own business. What do you say? After all, I won¡¯t leave Shen Group. My grandfather created it, my father expanded it, and now it¡¯s in my hands. Even if I end up bankrupting the entire group, my grandfather and father wouldn¡¯t me me.¡±


    ¡°You¡­ with your attitude, you¡¯re treating the group as a joke¡­¡± Several shareholders looked displeased. They were criticizing Shen Qingyue, and now she¡¯s talking about buying their stocks? Shen Group¡¯s significance in the current market is immense. Who would sell?


    ¡°In that case, why don¡¯t you all create your ownpany and run it exactly as you wish, and then no one will be treated as a joke,¡± Shen Qingyue said with a cheerful smile. She genuinely could not understand why these people¡¯s minds were so muddled. Just because Shen Yiyan is a man, they blindly stand by his side. If Shen Yiyan truly had the ability, how did Shen Group go bankrupt in the previous life? Don¡¯t even mention her, in thest life, she had no involvement in the group¡¯s decision-making.


    Shen Yiyan furrowed his brows, having a bad premonition. He felt that Shen Qingyue was too confident. Just as he was about to speak, he heard his phone ring, followed by others¡¯ phones ringing.


    It was a mass text message.


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Alright, I don¡¯t want to waste any more time with you. The time is up. Check the email I sent to thepany group chat. Then decide whether to proceed with this deceitful meeting or not..¡±

 Chapter 86 - 86: Something Happened to Grandpa

    Chapter 86: Something Happened to Grandpa


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    As everyone read the messages in thepany¡¯s internal group, the expressions of the people present varied. Some were surprised, some were unwilling, and most were doubtful. Could it be true what Shen Qingyue said about the suburbannd?


    Shen Qingyue naturally saw their thoughts and spoke again, ¡°This is the link transferred from the official website, which I forwarded to all of you. If you don¡¯t believe it, you can verify it on the official website! But do I have any reason to deceive you with such news? If anyone still has objections, then sell your stocks¡­¡±


    Everyone once again fell silent. Seriously, are they ying games now? Why is the threat of selling stocks always used whenever there¡¯s a power struggle? Can¡¯t they settle this through respectful businesspetition?


    Shen Yiyan immediately logged in to the official website to check the information. He could not believe that Shen Qingyue¡¯s luck could be so good.


    However, the more he read, the more gloomy his expression became. Shen


    Qingyue¡¯s message turned out to be true! How could this be possible? There was not a single piece of information about this development project in the public domain. How did Shen Qingyue know about it? How could she be aware of such internal information? He clenched his phone tightly, feeling unwilling in his heart. He was so close to trampling Shen Qingyue under his feet, but now she had turned the tables on him?


    Shen Qingyue stood up and said, ¡°Since no one has anything to say, I assume you have no doubts about this project anymore. In that case, I¡¯ll take my leave.


    I still have many things to do.¡±


    The faces of the people present didn¡¯t look too good, but no one stopped her.


    With this policy in ce, Shen Qingyue had already proven herself correct, and they had no reason to give her a hard time. They might even have to thank her, considering the potential profits of this project.


    However, Shen Yiyan did not share the same sentiment. Since Shen Qingyue joined thepany, she had achieved sess in everything she did. If this continued, where would he have any say in the group? This matter couldn¡¯t be dyed any longer. Originally, he nned to wait until Shen Jun lost consciousness to take control of his shares, but now, he could not wait any longer¡­


    Shen Qingyue returned to her office and immediately instructed her team to work on the suburban project, aiming to maximize profits. Despite being busy throughout the afternoon and feeling tired, she found it fulfilling.


    Just as she was preparing to leave for home, she received a call from the family estate. It was the butler. ¡°Miss, pleasee to the hospital quickly. Master has been rushed to the emergency room.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Shen Qingyue hastily stood up and hurried to the hospital.


    Emergency room.


    Shen Jun had not yete out of the emergency room, and the operation light was still on. Shen Qingyue asked the butler what had happened, but he couldn¡¯t provide any information. When he found Master unconscious, there was no one else around.


    ¡°However, when I went to look for Old Master, it seemed like I saw Mr. Shen Da¡­¡± the butler said, uncertainly.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue suddenly raised her head, her expression sinking into deep thought.


    After a while, Shen Da¡¯s family also arrived, and a group of people surrounded Shen Qingyue, asking about Shen Jun¡¯s condition.


    ¡°Everyone shut up! Grandfather is still in the emergency room. If you keep making noise, get out!¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes were icy cold. She had left in the morning, and her grandfather was fine at that time. Although he had some heart problems, he was well-maintained. How could this sudden incident happen?


    Her tone waspletely t, but terrifying.


    Perhaps out of guilt or something else, everyone stepped back and fell silent.


    After two hours, Shen Jun was finally pushed out of the emergency room. But Shen Qingyue only nced briefly at him before he was taken to the ICU.


    When the doctor finally came over, Shen Qingyue had a chance to inquire,


    ¡°Doctor, how is my grandfather doing?¡±


    ¡°The rescue was timely, so there shouldn¡¯t be any problems. But his health is very poor, and he needs to be observed for a few days. Also, his heart condition is severe, so avoid any stimtion for the next few days,¡± the doctor replied.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes trembled, ¡°Then why did my grandfather suddenly copse?¡± Since her divorce, her grandfather¡¯s condition had stabilized, so why did it suddenly re up tonight?


    Hearing her question, Shen Da, who came after her, paused for a moment, exchanging a nce with Shen Yiyan.


    The doctor exined, ¡°We found traces of Asidilin in the patient¡¯s body. This drug can cause rapid heartbeat and induce heart attacks in a short period. But the specific results will need further examination.¡±


    Shen Qingyue tried to recall the medicines Shen Jun was taking, but there was no such name. Shen Jun would never take any medicine not prescribed by a doctor. Someone else must have been involved¡­ Shen Jun copsed at this time, who would benefit from it? Shen Da¡¯s family already had significant influence within thepany, and they had once again suppressed Shen Qingyue¡¯s project today..

 Chapter 87 - 87: Are You Suspecting Us?

    Chapter 87: Are You Suspecting Us?


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    Shen Qingyue coldly looked at the Shen family.


    Shen Da naturally understood the meaning behind Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze and immediately took the initiative to speak, ¡°Qingyue, what¡¯s with that look in your eyes? Are you suspecting us? Granduncle and I are blood rtives, how could we do such a thing?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face showed no emotion as she just stared at them, like she was looking at lifeless objects. ¡°I will have someone investigate! Regardless of who did it, they will pay the price!¡± She realized she had been wrong. Keeping these people around would not make her grandfather happy. She wanted to maintain the facade, but these people were not even willing to keep up the pretense.


    Shen Da felt guilty under her gaze but still maintained a friendly tone as an elder, ¡°I know you¡¯re anxious. I won¡¯t argue with you for now. We¡¯lle back tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°No need.¡± She no longer trusted this family at all. They had be so deranged that even without evidence, Shen Da¡¯s eyes told her he was not innocent.


    The Shen family didn¡¯t push their luck and left with their rtives.


    Shen Qingyue stayed outside the hospital room. Even though the butler tried to persuade her to leave, she insisted on staying. She could not rx unless she was there.


    ¡°Come back tomorrow morning; right now, you¡¯re the only person I can trust.¡±


    The butler could not insist any further. He was getting older and wouldn¡¯t be able to stay up all night.


    As the sky turned pale, Shen Qingyue felt cold all over, her lips unusually pale. Her body temperature was unusually high. She heard someone calling her name, and she tried to look up at the person, but her vision darkened, and she fainted.


    At the moment of falling, she sensed a familiar presence and strangely felt at ease.


    When she woke up again, she found herself in a ck and white-themed bedroom. She looked around and recognized it as Chi Ming¡¯s room. Her head felt heavy as she lifted the nket and got out of bed. supporting herself against the wall as she walked out.


    The living room was empty, and she felt a bit parched. She stumbled towards the water dispenser to get some water, but after waiting for a while, not a drop came out. She looked up and saw the water bucket was empty. She stood there for a while, then went to the kitchen, trying to find a teapot to boil water herself.


    However, her hands were weak, and she dropped the teapot the moment she picked it up. Panicking, she stepped on water, and the slippery floor caused her to fall.


    At that moment, hurried footsteps came from outside, and she saw Chi Minging in. He bent down to pick her up, carried her out of the kitchen, and ced her on the couch.


    He squatted in front of her, looking at her with evident concern on his usually cold face. He tried to keep his voice gentle, ¡°How did you fall?¡±


    Being asked like that, Shen Qingyue felt a bit aggrieved for some reason. Her eyes became teary, and she thought it might be because of her cold that she felt so sentimental, almost like a child. Her voice was hoarse, ¡°I just wanted to boil water to drink¡­ Am I so useless¡­ I thought I could handle everything, that I knew everything, and could protect Grandfather. Let him live his remaining years in peace. But because of my negligence, Grandpa ended up in the emergency room.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve already done a great job. It¡¯s not just your fault. Those who harbor evil intentions are in the wrong.¡± Chi Ming hugged her tenderly. ¡°I¡¯ll go make some hot water. Drinking it will help your throat. There¡¯s a doctor by Grandpa¡¯s side, and he¡¯ll be okay.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not say anything and just hugged herself. When they had drunk some water, she felt better and insisted on going to the hospital. She wanted to stay with Shen Jun. Otherwise, she would not be at ease.


    ¡°Someone is keeping an eye on things there. You should rest for a while,¡± Chi Ming refused.


    ¡°But¡­¡±


    ¡°Sleep.¡±


    With the coldness gone from his face, Shen Qingyue felt even more helpless. After not arguing, shey down on the bed. But before she closed her eyes, she said, ¡°When I wake up, you have to let me go to the hospital.¡±


    Sighing, Chi Mingpromised, ¡°Alright.¡±


    As Shen Oingyue fell asleep, Chi Ming¡¯s usually gentle face turnedpletely cold. He had only been busy for two days, and such a significant incident happened on Shen Qingyue¡¯s side!


    At this moment, the people he sent to investigate also sent a message.


    [Mr. Chi, we found out that Shen Da bought aspirin from a pharmacyst week.


    It seems they had nned to do this a long time ago!]


    Though Shen Da usually acted arrogantly, he was cautious when doing things. That medicine went through several hands before he got it. He practically used all his connections to obtain it.


    Chi Ming replied: [Give the evidence to Shen Qingyue¡¯s people..]

 Chapter 88 - 88: Settled Once and For All

    Chapter 88: Settled Once and For All


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    Today, Qin Zhen arrived at thepany, but his heart was shrouded in some emotions. He felt incapable of doing anything properly. He was restless and even made mistakes with several important documents. If it were not for his assistant¡¯s timely discovery, the losses could have amounted to several billion.


    The assistant made a cup of tea for Qin Zhen and cautiously asked, ¡°Mr. Qin, are you feeling unwell today? Should I schedule a doctor¡¯s appointment for you?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s tone was a bit harsh, ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m not feeling well?¡±


    The assistant really wanted to say: Mr. Qin, you seem totally unwell. However, he did not dare.


    When it was time to leave work, Qin Zhen went home to have dinner with his mother.


    Madam Qin asked, ¡°I heard that Mr. Shen suddenly rushed into the emergency roomst night. Is it true?¡±


    Qin Zhen fell silent for a moment and replied, ¡°Yes, I heard he had a sudden heart attack, and there was no one with him at the time.¡±


    Madam Qin chuckled, ¡°¡®The birthday banquet had Just passed, and such a big incident happened. He probably won¡¯tst much longer¡­¡±


    She held a grudge against Shen Qingyue in her heart. Shen Qingyue had embarrassed her publicly, and on top of that, she had snatched the plot for Project Suburb One, which Qin¡¯s family had also intended to get. Now that she had seen those documents, thepensation from the Qin family would not be just a small sum of money. She kept all these matters in mind. She could not say much outside, but at home, she could not help but taunt and ridicule. Qin Zhen frowned, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t mock other people¡¯s misfortunes.¡±


    ¡°Huh, are you unhappy?¡± Madam Qin put down her chopsticks, ¡°In fact, you¡¯re secretly happy, right? That old man, on the day of his birthday banquet, made our Qin family lose face. Are you not angry inside?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s fingertips holding the chopsticks turned slightly pale, ¡°I¡¯m not¡­¡±


    Madam Qin sneered. How could she not know her own son? Qin Zhen was intelligent, but arrogant and proud, always caring about face, just like histe father.


    Feeling annoyed, Qin Zhen directly put down the chopsticks and left.


    Madam Qin called out, ¡°Where are you going?


    Qin Zhen did not answer and had already left.


    Madam Qin was so angry that she threw the chopsticks, ¡°This brat is getting more and more disrespectful towards me.¡±


    Shen Qingyue woke up to find her phone filled with missed calls, mostly from the Chen family. She messaged them back, letting them know she was safe.


    There was also news from the housekeeper, saying that her grandfather had awakened but still could not leave the intensive care unit.


    Shen Qingyue got up, feeling much better after taking her medicine and sleeping for a day. She pushed open the room door and walked out to find Chi Ming in the living room, working on theputer, his focus absorbed in something.


    Hearing her footsteps, Chi Ming stood up and turned to look at her. He said, cooked some porridge, have a little.¡±


    Shen Qingyue shook her head. ¡°Take me to the hospital.¡±


    Chi Ming did not try to stop her, but he packed the porridge for her to eat on the way.


    When they arrived at the hospital, Shen Jun was still conscious.


    Shen Da and Shen Yiyan were waiting outside the intensive care unit. When they saw Shen Qingyue arriving, they greeted her, but she ignored them.


    Shen Yiyan¡¯s face turned unpleasant, and he was about to say something when Shen Da pulled him back.


    Shen Qingyue could not enter the intensive care unit, so she could only look at her grandfather through the ss window.


    Shen Jun noticed her presence and weakly smiled at her, trying tofort her emotions.


    Though her heart was aching, Shen Qingyue managed to smile back at Shen


    Jun. After standing there for a while, she received a message from Yu Zhuang:


    [President Shen, I found evidence that Shen Da purchased Asidilin a week ago.]


    Shen Qingyue nced at Shen Da¡¯s family and then walked to a corner to reply: [Did you get the evidence?]


    Yu Zhuang: [Yes, I got it. Someone anonymously sent me extreme audio and the pharmacy¡¯s purchase records, all the evidence points to Shen Da.]


    Yesterday, Shen Qingyue already suspected that Shen Da¡¯s family was involved in this matter, and now that the truth was revealed, she wasn¡¯t surprised. She didn¡¯t immediately confront Shen Da with the evidence; she didn¡¯t want to waste time arguing with him. She wanted to solve the problem all at once.


    After finishing this conversation, Shen Qingyue returned to the door of the intensive care unit.


    Shen Da was on high alert and pretended to casually ask, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Why do you avoid us?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a friend¡¯s call. I didn¡¯t want to disturb Grandpa, so I went outside to take it,¡± Shen Qingyue nced at him. ¡°Uncle, why are you so concerned? Do you need to ask every time I answer a call?¡±


    Shen Da forced a chuckle. ¡°I was just asking casually. Do you need to make a big deal out of it?¡± He then pulled Shen Yiyan up. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, we¡¯ll go back first. Call us if you need anything.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not say anything.


    Shen Da anxiously left without saying much. Once they were out of the hospital, Shen Yiyan anxiously asked, ¡°Dad, was everything done cleanly? Why do I feel like there¡¯s something wrong with Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression?¡±


    Shen Da was a bit impatient. ¡°It¡¯s all your fault.. If you hadn¡¯t rushed me, I wouldn¡¯t have been so hasty in drugging him!¡±

 Chapter 89 - 89: Caught in a Difficult Spot

    Chapter 89: Caught in a Difficult Spot


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    ¡°That¡¯s not my fault, is it? If we¡¯re ming anyone, it¡¯s all on Shen Qingyue. She has pushed us to a dead end! If this continues, her position within thepany will surely surpass ours. Are you willing to give away the easy money we have at hand?¡± Shen Yiyan knew he was getting a little impatient this time.


    No matter how impatient he was, he had to do what he had to do. He did not expect that Shen Qingyue, who used to be so focused on love, suddenly lost interest in it and began chasing after her career. Initially, they established thepany through dubious means, and if Shen Qingyue were to disy her abilities, it would only make things harder for him.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. Quickly go and check if the tails have been cleaned up properly,¡± Shen Yiyan said, feeling annoyed as he ran his fingers through his hair. He had assigned this task to the old man, but somehow, they found out what the substance was.


    Shen Da turned around and made the phone call immediately. He knew very well that there was no room for any mistakes this time. The call was quickly answered, and the person on the other end confirmed that the tails were cleaned up thoroughly.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Da felt relieved. However, what he didn¡¯t know was that the person on the other end of the call had saved the conversation recording and forwarded it.


    The hospital corridor was quiet, with only Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming remaining, apanied by two bodyguards stationed at the door.


    Seeing Chi Ming focused on hisputer, Shen Qingyue could not help but say, ¡°If you have work, you should go back first.¡±


    Chi Ming did not raise his head and replied, ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue did not say anything more. She could not offer muchfort at the moment and had no inclination for small talk. Instead, she found a bench not far away and sat down, not wanting to disturb him while he worked.


    The bodyguards brought cold medicine and hot water, which Shen Qingyue took. But before long, drowsiness overcame her again. Eventually, she could not resist the urge to rest any longer and copsed onto the nearby seat. As her head bumped against the armrest, arge hand firmly caught her.


    Unconsciously, she leaned against the support and fell sound asleep.


    Chi Ming took a seat next to her, gently resting her head on his shoulder.


    Listening to her soft breathing, he continued to work, though his typing


    became quieter.


    When Qin Zhen arrived at the hospital, he brought dinner along. However, as he stepped out of the elevator, he happened to see Shen Qingyue sleeping against Chi Ming¡¯s shoulder. His footsteps halted, and his expression remained inscrutable.


    Chi Ming noticed Qin Zhen¡¯s presence and slowly looked up. Their eyes met, and an unspoken tension filled the air.


    They remained locked in this standoff, but Qin Zhen was the first to break eye contact. He turned and walked away. When he reached the ground floor, he threw the dinner box into the trash can. As he got into his car, the image of Shen Qingyue resting against Chi Ming¡¯s shoulder kept reying in his mind, refusing to fade away.


    Qin Zhen had never been so close to her before, yet now he saw her in the embrace of another man. He couldn¡¯t quite describe what he felt, only a sense of suffocation in his chest that he could not shake off. Just then, his phone rang. It was Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    Since theirst encounter and with his busy schedule, he hadn¡¯t contacted her for several days. Perhaps she knew he was upset, as she had been quite well-behavedtely. Honestly, he really wasn¡¯t in the mood to answer her call now.


    After waiting for a moment, he reluctantly decided to pick up the phone, remembering how Wei Jiu¡¯er had risked her life to save him.


    When the call connected, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s crying voice came through, ¡°Zhen, I got off workte and ran into some ruffians. I¡¯m so scared, hiding in a convenience store and dare not go out. Can youe to pick me up¡­¡±


    Unable to decline, Qin Zhen askd, ¡°Where are you?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er quickly provided her location, and Qin Zhen drove there. Indeed, outside the convenience store, several rough-looking young men were loitering, their eyes ncing inside with malicious intent.


    Qin Zhen strode in, and when Wei Jiu¡¯er saw him, she rushed over and hugged him tightly. ¡°Zhen, you finally came. I was really scared¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen felt a bit ufortable with her closeness, but he did not push her away. His tone remained cool as he said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Seeing the beautiful woman with a man by her side, the thugs muttered some curses under their breath and left.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er let out a sigh of relief, ¡°Zhen, thank you foring. I¡­ I have reflected on myself. No matter the conflicts between Bing¡¯er and Shen Qingyue, kidnapping someone was wrong. I knew she was in the wrong, yet I didn¡¯t stop her or tell you. That was my mistake,¡± she said, tears streaming down her face.


    Qin Zhen could not bear to see her like this. He softened and pulled her into his arms. ¡°It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s all in the past now. Let¡¯s not bring up this matter again. I haven¡¯t contacted you recently, and I admit I¡¯ve been busy¡­¡±


    He knew that Wei Jiu¡¯er was not inherently bad, but she had lost herposure due to the situation with Shen Qingyue..

 Chapter 90 - 90: My Heart Is Wrong, Not My Brain

    Chapter 90: My Heart Is Wrong, Not My Brain


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    Qin Zhen tried hard to convince himself that if it weren¡¯t for Shen Qingyue, he would not have parted ways with Wei Jiu¡¯er, and it was only natural for Wei Jiu¡¯er to feel resentful. Compared to what Shen Qingyue did, Wei Jiu¡¯er was just a bystander, and he should not be bothered by it.


    However, no matter how hard he tried to persuade himself, he found it difficult to trust Wei Jiu¡¯er as he did before. Even when he received a call from her just now, he could not help but wonder if she was acting in a calcted manner. After all, it was not the first time, right?


    Wei Jiu¡¯er leaned against his embrace and shook her head gently. ¡°I was wrongst time. I promise you that I won¡¯t hide anything from you again. From now on, no matter what happens or what I see or hear, I will tell you. Please don¡¯t ignore me, okay?¡±


    Listening to Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s pleading voice, Qin Zhen remained silent for a long while and finally responded with a soft ¡°Hmm.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you home.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled. ¡°Okay.¡±


    When Shen Qingyue woke up again, it was already midnight. She felt the familiar scent of a man and sat up to look at him.


    Chi Ming was also looking at her, his gaze as deep as ink.


    As their eyes met, Shen Qingyue felt a sudden warmth in her vision and quickly looked away. ¡°Did I¡­ sleep leaning on you? And for so long?¡± Chi Ming replied, ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Sorry, your shoulder must be numb¡­¡± Shen Qingyue apologized.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Chi Ming reassured her.


    ¡°¡­Aren¡¯t you going back?¡± Shen Qingyue asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to apany you,¡± Chi Ming replied.


    ¡°You should go back. There¡¯s nothing important here, and I can handle it myself.¡± She didn¡¯t want to trouble him any further.


    ¡°I need to supervise you taking your medicine,¡± Chi Ming insisted.


    ¡°I can take it myself,¡± Shen Qingyue replied.


    Chi Ming continued, ¡°And you¡¯re missing a pillow.¡±


    ¡°¡­I don¡¯t feel like sleeping anymore,¡± Shen Qingyue said.


    Chi Ming didn¡¯t give up. ¡°What if you can¡¯t find waterter?¡±


    Shen Qingyue sensed his teasing tone and decided not to say anything more. She felt that if she continued to ask, he woulde up with a hundred reasons to refuse her. This man was always inexplicably persistent. Even if she found reasons he couldn¡¯t refuse, he wouldn¡¯t leave in the end. She lowered her head and asked a question that had been troubling her for a long time, ¡°Why are you so good to me?¡±


    Her voice was soft, more like a soliloquy than a question. Could someone really like another person to this extent? Would he regret it, just like she regretted her feelings for Qin Zhen¡­


    Chi Ming did not answer, or rather, she already knew his answer very well. It was just that shecked confidence. The hurt Qin Zhen caused her was immense, and even though she had managed to let go of him now, she could not let go of the past hurt. She seemed strong on the outside, but she had curled herself up in a protective shell, unwilling to ept anyone¡¯s kindness. However, in the days toe, he would make her believe that he sincerely cared for her, and he would show her that he would never bring her any harm. She deserved the best this world had to offer.


    Shen Jun¡¯s recovery was going well, and he was transferred to a regr ward the next afternoon.


    Seeing that Shen Jun¡¯s condition had stabilized, Chi Ming finally took his leave.


    Shen Qingyue continued to stay by Shen Jun¡¯s side. In the evening, she finally received the news from Yu Zhuang. The evidence had been verified, and it was all authentic. Moreover, the source of the drugs was illegal.


    Receiving the evidence, Shen Qingyue returned to Shen Jun¡¯s bedside, looking at his recovering appearance, she hesitated about whether to strike back at this moment. Could Shen Jun really be indifferent? She wanted to discuss it with her grandfather, but she could not bring herself to speak about it. The doctor had warned her not to stress him.


    Shen Jun valued blood rtions greatly, especially after her parents¡¯ death, he trusted the Shen family even more, which was why he allowed the Shen family to infiltrate the entire conglomerate.


    But what kind of person was Shen Jun? He saw that Shen Qingyue had something on her mind and directly asked, ¡°Do you have something to say?¡±


    His body had not fully recovered yet, and his tone was weak. Shen Qingyue was taken aback and could not bring herself to speak. She shook her head,


    ¡°1Notmng.¡¯


    However, Shen Jun did not believe her. ¡°Have you found the person who did this to me? Is it because they are someone close to me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue bit her lip and remained silent.


    Shen Jun let out a heavy sigh. ¡°Is it rted to Shen Da and the others?¡±


    ¡°How did you know¡­¡± Shen Qingyue lowered her head..

 Chapter 91 - 91: If Something Happens to the Old Man, Don’t Blame Us

    Chapter 91: If Something Happens to the Old Man, Don¡¯t me Us


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    Shen Jun gazed at the ceiling, feeling helpless. ¡°My heart is failing, but my mind remains clear. I know Shen Da and the others are up to something within the corporation. I¡¯m not oblivious to that, but they are still family, connected by blood. It¡¯s just a matter of losing some money; who hasn¡¯t made mistakes? It¡¯s almost time to let it go, and I don¡¯t want to pursue it further. When you mentioned their impure intentions, I thought of giving them another chance¡­ but they have truly betrayed my trust. This time, their actions have gone too far. Do whatever you think is necessary. Just remember one thing: take care of yourself.¡±


    Shen Qingyue held Shen Jun¡¯s hand, saying, ¡°Grandpa, rest assured. This time, I will seek justice on your behalf.¡±


    Looking at her, Shen Jun replied, ¡°I know, a lot has happened during this time, and it has been tough on you. If anything happens to Shen Da this time, the fate of the corporation will rest on your shoulders.¡±


    ¡°I can handle it alone!¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze was resolute.


    Seeing the child she had raised, now forced to mature before her time, Shen Jun felt a pang of heartache. She should have lived her life like a princess, but now she had be a warrior, facing all obstacles. ¡°When you feel tired, take a break. Don¡¯t push yourself too hard. If need be, you can even give up on the corporation. I¡¯ve left you enough money to live worry-free.¡±


    ¡°I know,¡± Shen Qingyue smiled.


    Shen Qingyue had more than enough evidence in her hands, and she did not bother negotiating with Shen Da. Instead, she went straight to pressing charges against him.


    When the police came to arrest him, Shen Da¡¯s family was still celebrating their apparent victory over the group, thinking they would soon take control. But this beautiful dream came to a swift end.


    Shen Da¡¯s wife, Xu Fengzhi, desperately tried to stop the police with her two children, but throwing tantrums would not help. In the end, she could only watch Shen Da being taken away by the police.


    After Shen Da was taken away, Xu Fengzhi immediately inquired about the reason and learned that it was that despicable woman, Shen Qingyue, who was behind it all. So, she stormed into the hospital with Shen Yiyang and the others.


    Despite Shen Qingyue¡¯s preparations, she moved Shen Jun to a different ward and increased security. Now, there was only her left in the ward, waiting for them.


    Xu Fengzhi barged into the room and started berating Shen Qingyue, ¡°You ungrateful wretch! Shen Da is your own uncle by marriage, yet you sent him to the police station! When your parents passed away, who stood up and helped you out? Have you lost all sense of conscience? Our family worked tirelessly to protect the group, and this is how you repay us? Withdraw your usations immediately, or I¡¯ll expose all the shady things you and your grandpa did. You won¡¯t even know how you¡¯ll meet your end!¡±


    Shen Qingyue calmly looked at her and waited for the rant to be over. Then she spoke calmly, ¡°Conscience? So, you actually acknowledge that there¡¯s such a thing in this world? When my uncle by marriage was swindled out of money for his education, it was my Grandpa who paid for him to continue his studies. When you two got married, it was my parents who financed and supported the wedding. These things are nothingpared to what you schemed for in thepany, and the things you did in secret. You should know that very well, right? Now youe here and talk to me about conscience?¡±


    Xu Fengzhi had been used to being praised and fawned over for years, so she could not stand Shen Qingyue¡¯s words. She mustered her bravado and said, ¡°Our family has a clear conscience in thepany. We haven¡¯t done anything to harm the Shen family. You¡¯re ndering us shamelessly. Let me tell you, if anything happens to your uncle by marriage, I¡¯ll go make a scene at Shen Jun¡¯s ce. Isn¡¯t his heart condition severe? If he gets upset and something happens to him, don¡¯t me me for not warning you.¡±


    Hearing Xu Fengzhi dare mention Shen Jun, Shen Qingyue¡¯s face turned cold as ice. ¡°You dare bring up Grandpa! You both know very well how he ended up lying in that hospital bed. I also advise you, Aunt, to behave yourself for now. Otherwise, when the investigation reaches its end, no one with dirty hands will escape. And if my Grandpa even suspects any of you have caused any trouble, even a headache or a sneeze, you¡¯ll all end up sewing in the prison workshop.¡±


    As Shen Qingyue had stated, Xu Fengzhi knew exactly what Shen Da had done. Now that Shen Qingyue had exposed everything, Xu Fengzhi felt considerably diminished.


    Shen Qingxue, who had always been the most fearless, saw her mother fall silent and quickly spoke up, ¡°Shen Qingyue, how dare you threaten us? We haven¡¯t done anything wrong, so you can go ahead and report us. We¡¯re not afraid of you!¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t done anything wrong?¡± Shen Qingyue finally turned her gaze toward her, ¡°You stole your roommate¡¯s thesis at school,mitted academic fraud, and when it was discovered, Shen Da paid to cover it up for you. If the school finds out about this, do you think you¡¯ll still graduate? And that¡¯s not the only thing you¡¯ve done.. I¡¯ve always been toozy to bother with you, but do you really think I can¡¯t deal with you?¡±

 Chapter 92 - 92: Acting President

    Chapter 92: Acting President


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    Shen Qingxue was always unable to hold her tongue. Now, hearing Shen Qingyue¡¯s words and knowing that the matter was indeed true, she could not help but panic. ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re talking nonsense!¡±


    ¡°Whether it¡¯s nonsense or not, you know better than me. I know this is not the only thing you¡¯ve done, okay?¡± Shen Qingyue looked at her.


    Shen Qingxue never took Shen Qingyue seriously, even now. Subconsciously, she believed that speaking loudly would make Shen Qingyue afraid. After all, she had parents and a brother¡ªwhat could a lonely girl like Shen Qingyuepare to them?


    However, Xu Fengzhi held her daughter back, gesturing for her to be quiet. She had dared to angrily confront Shen Qingyue before, thinking that Shen Qingyue was still the brainless, love-struck youngdy from before. She thought a few threats would make her release Shen Da. However, things had changed. Ever since Shen Qingyue divorced Qin Zhen, it seemed like she had grown a brain. So, that tactic would not work anymore.


    Xu Fengzhi looked at Shen Qingyue again and decided to appeal to her emotions and reason. Her eyes were filled with tears as she said, ¡°What happened earlier was just my impulsive reaction. Let¡¯s talk calmly, okay?¡± Shen Qingyue responded with a cold sneer, not saying a word.


    Xu Fengzhi continued, ¡°Qingyue, your uncle made a mistake in a moment of confusion. Besides, Grandpa is fine now. We are still family, so there¡¯s no need to investigate this any further, alright? Shen Da is the pir of our family. Your parents are no longer here, and you can only rely on your uncle now. Moreover, if anything happens to him, how will we, as widows and orphans, survive?¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at her and replied, ¡°Can¡¯t survive? Then why don¡¯t you all go and apany him?¡±


    Xu Fengzhi¡¯s expression changed. She had not expected Shen Qingyue to be so unyielding. ¡°I tried to reason with you, but it seems you won¡¯t listen.¡±


    ¡°What if I don¡¯t listen?¡± Shen Qingyue remained expressionless.


    Before Xu Fengzhi could speak, Shen Qingxue shouted again, ¡°You¡¯re going too far! Grandpa isn¡¯t dead, so why should my dad go to jail? It¡¯s just surgery having to stay in the hospital for a few days. There¡¯s no reason for him to go to jail!¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue could not help butugh in anger. ¡°You¡¯re telling me about fairness and reason? Since you put it that way, your dad is just going to spend a few days in jail, not die. What¡¯s there to be afraid of? Since you like talking about fairness, go tell it to the judge.¡±


    Xu Fengzhi¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°Are you saying that no matter what, you won¡¯t withdraw the charges?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t!¡± Shen Qingyue responded firmly.


    Xu Fengzhi gritted her teeth in anger. ¡°Let me tell you, when a young girl acts so ruthlessly, she will face consequences. Take care of yourself and don¡¯t show any weakness, or I won¡¯t let you go.¡±


    Shen Qingyue remainedposed. ¡°I¡¯ll give you the same advice. Many things these years were orchestrated by Shen Da, and making you pay the price was difficult but not impossible. So, make sure to clean up your act¡­¡±


    After saying this, she left without looking back.


    After leaving the hospital room, Shen Qingyue did not immediately return to Shen Jun¡¯s ward. Instead, she sat by the flowerbed outside, thinking about the evidence against Shen Da that had arrived just in time. If someone had not provided it, she would not have filed thewsuit against Shen Da so quickly, and he might have already destroyed the evidence. She had been collecting evidence of his embezzlement secretly, but everything else had been wiped clean.


    Now, not only did she find the evidence swiftly, but witnesses also confessed one after another. Clearly, someone had intervened. The person who helped her behind the scenes was not someone who simply used sweet words without taking real action. They acted resolutely, and their strong yet gentle presence made it impossible for her to ignore them.


    Shen Qingyue felt a bit lost. She did not think she deserved such profound affection. She thought it was just a little ambiguity, but she did not expect it to cause such a tremendous upheaval.


    The next day, Shen Qingyue went to thepany. With Shen Da, a high-ranking member of the group, being detained by the police and Chairman Shen Jun being rushed to the emergency room, thepany was in chaos without leadership.


    Shen Qingyue had to step up and temporarily assume the responsibilities of the President. When this news spread, it caused an uproar within thepany. Despite her recent achievements, she was still perceived as a love-struck heiress, and her capabilities were doubted. Nevertheless, she had no choice but to take charge and moved into the President¡¯s office assertively..

 Chapter 93 - 93: I’ll Give You Five Million, Leave My Son

    Chapter 93: I¡¯ll Give You Five Million, Leave My Son


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    Shen Qingyue had been busy for several days, shuttling back and forth between thepany and the hospital. Finally, when she finished handling thepany¡¯s matters, she could finally catch her breath for a while.


    Chen Ying noticed that she had not been eating properly these past few days, so when she had some free time, she took Shen Qingyue out to have a good meal.


    Shen Qingyue did not refuse her sister¡¯s kind invitation. The two of them went to a restaurant where Chen Ying had made a reservation in advance.


    In this restaurant, each table was separated by screens, allowing them to hear nearby conversations while remaining unseen. It was quite an interesting setup.


    As Shen Qingyue sat down with Chen Ying, she heard a familiar voiceing from the next table.


    ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er, I¡¯ll give you five million to leave my son!¡±


    Chen Ying recognized the voice as Madam Qin¡¯s and whispered, ¡°So, you don¡¯t like Wei Jiu¡¯er either? I thought she was only bitter towards you, but it seems she¡¯s like this with her daughter-inw too. Is she out of her mind?¡±


    Shen Qingyue ordered the dishes and looked helplessly at Chen Ying. ¡°Let¡¯s focus on what to eat and not bother with gossip.¡±


    The next table fell silent for a while before Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s soft voice spoke again, ¡°Aunt Qin, you know, I¡¯m with Qin Zhen not for his money. We¡¯ve been together for so long, why are you suddenly like this?¡±


    Shen Qingyue thought she had already cated the old hag, but it seemed she was up to something today. Nevertheless, this might be an opportunity. Shen Qingyue felt that Qin Zhen no longer trusted her like before, and she had to take some drastic action.


    ¡°Not for money? Do you think it¡¯s not enough? No matter how much money I give you, you can¡¯tpare to Qin Zhen¡¯s wife. Wei Jiu¡¯er, I¡¯ve seen your type before. Your little tricks don¡¯t work on me. I¡¯m not Qin Zhen,¡± sneered Madam Qin. She used to find Wei Jiu¡¯er amusing, like a well-behaved and obedient pet, but now that this pet wanted to rebel and covet what didn¡¯t belong to her, it was uneptable.


    Madam Qin had recently introduced Qin Zhen to a wealthy youngdy. Although her family background couldn¡¯t match the Shens, she was on apletely different levelpared to Wei Jiu¡¯er, who was from an ordinary background. Madam Qin had already arranged a meeting with the other family and nned to let the two children get acquainted.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had to be dealt with. Madam Qin did not mind if Qin Zhen kept a mistress outside, but that mistress shouldn¡¯te dancing into their lives. Especially if that mistress would eventually take the position of the Qin family¡¯s main wife, which would reveal to everyone that Qin Zhen had cheated while he was married. Their family¡¯s reputation would bepletely ruined.


    ¡°You¡¯ve misunderstood me, Aunt Qin.¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er sounded a bit aggrieved, adding a hint of crying in her voice. ¡°Qin Zhen and I have been together since college. If it weren¡¯t for the family¡¯s interests, Qin Zhen wouldn¡¯t have let me go. Now that the Qin family is stable, Qin Zhen and I truly love each other. Why do you want to break us apart?¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s tone was mocking. ¡°You say you truly love each other? Who told you that? Where do you get such confidence? No, someone like you knows very well that Qin Zhen doesn¡¯t love you purely. His feelings for you are mixed with other things. I know my son.¡±


    Hearing this, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s hands clenched slightly, feeling anxious but not showing it. ¡°Qin Zhen is just not good with words.¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s because Qin Zhen simply doesn¡¯t love you. His feelings for you are not genuine; they are tainted with something else. I know my son,¡± Madam Qin repeated coldly.


    Inwardly cursing the old hag, Wei Jiu¡¯er maintained her soft and gentle facade. ¡°Aunt Qin, you¡¯re not Qin Zhen. You don¡¯t understand his thoughts. In my eyes, he truly loves me.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand him? Let me tell you, in this world, I may not understand everyone, but I understand my son. During his marriage with Shen Qingyue, he appeared cold to her on the surface, but his eyes still held affection. He couldn¡¯t let go because of his pride and couldn¡¯t face it. Now that the divorce has happened, those feelings have grown stronger. You can¡¯t fathom his mind, or are you pretending not to? After all, if you really didn¡¯t understand, why would you pick a fight with Shen Qingyue?¡± Madam Qin coldlyughed..

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    Chapter 94: The Scum Appeared in Advance


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    Upon hearing this, Chen Ying lost her appetite and could not help but curse, ¡°Damn it, that despicable Qin Zhen actually likes you?¡±


    ¡°Thank you for the invitation¡±, Shen Qingyue also found it hard to eat.


    Meanwhile, Wei Jiu¡¯er continued to y dumb, ¡°I don¡¯t understand what Auntie is talking about. All I know is that Qin Zhen and I share true love. I love him, he loves me, and we won¡¯t give up on each other for any worldly reasons.¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s fake smile disappeared entirely, reced by coldness. ¡°Don¡¯t disgust me. I advise you to take the money and leave right away. As long as I¡¯m here, someone of your status will never be Qin Zhen¡¯s wife. If you keep dragging this on, forget about five million, you won¡¯t even have five cents left, and you might even end up ruined.¡±


    ¡°Then you¡¯ll be disappointed because, no matter what happens, I won¡¯t leave Qin Zhen,¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er asserted firmly.


    Seeing that Wei Jiu¡¯er would not budge, Madam Qin stopped wasting words and walked away.


    Chen Ying saw one person leave and knew the fun was over, so she resumed eating.


    However, she did not expect Wei Jiu¡¯er toe in.


    Upon seeing Shen Qingyue, Wei Jiu¡¯er dropped her usual pretense and said, ¡°I thought I heard your voice earlier, and it turns out to be true.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sipped her tea casually and replied, ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er, looking at her indifferent demeanor, questioned, ¡°Are you deliberately here to mock me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was speechless. Was this person suffering from paranoia?


    Chen Ying put down her chopsticks directly, ¡°Who is thisdy? What¡¯s her status that¡¯s worth our special attention to mock her? Don¡¯t you know to speak quietly in public ces about private matters? Don¡¯t you know to choose a private space? We haven¡¯t settled our ounts yet, and meeting a fool like you has ruined our appetite. I¡¯ll probably eat two fewer bowls of rice now.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was almost driven to anger and retorted, ¡°I was talking to Shen Qingyue. What¡¯s your business?¡± Without waiting for Chen Ying to respond, sheshed out at Shen Qingyue, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you¡¯re delusional. Even if you follow me, Qin Zhen will never be with you.¡± She vented her frustrations and left without further ado.


    Shen Qingyue was speechless.


    She confirmed once again that both Wei Jiu¡¯er and Qin Zhen had a serious


    mental illness. Their minds were not normal at all. No wonder they were a perfect match.


    ¡°She¡­ Damn it, are you crazy?¡± Chen Ying was so angry she almost dropped her bowl. ¡°I¡¯m not eating anymore. Let¡¯s go to the bar for some excitement.


    Meeting idiots while having a meal is too annoying and ruining our mood.¡±


    Shen Qingyue remarked, ¡°You¡¯ve almost eaten everything. If this doesn¡¯t affect your mood, you¡¯ll be a bottomless pit.¡±


    Despite saying that, she still apanied Chen Ying to the bar since she had been feeling quite dulltely and also wanted to liven things up.


    However, once they arrived, Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression changed. On the reserved table, there was a man waiting. He had a trendy appearance, with a hint of rogue charm.


    ¡°Shen Qingyue, this is my best friend,¡± Chen Ying introduced the man first, then turned to Shen Qingyue, ¡°This is my boyfriend, Wang Anning. I was nning to tell you another day, but since you came today, I messaged him toe over. This time, I¡¯m serious. He¡¯s my real boyfriend.¡± She felt a little embarrassed introducing her boyfriend, as she used to adhere to the principle of not giving up the entire forest for one tree, but now she had gone back on her words. Love had no reason, after all.


    Wang Anning smiled faintly at Shen Qingyue, ¡°Miss Shen, nice to meet you. Chen Ying talks about you often.¡±


    The bar¡¯s colorful lights flickered, and Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression was also obscure. She hesitated to speak, not showing the surprise Chen Ying expected, nor did she reply to Wang Anning¡¯s words. Because she could never forget that it was this man who ruined Chen Ying¡¯s life! But they did not meet at this time, did they?


    She remembered that, in the previous life, the decline of the Shen family had already begun. One day, Chen Ying came to find her and said that she had fallen in love. She met a rock band singer, a handsome man with a great voice. He made her feelpletely different, and it was love at first sight. She said that she finally understood how Shen Qinghue felt about Qin Zhen¡­.

 Chapter 95 - 95: Same Fate

    Chapter 95: Same Fate


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    In her previous life, Shen Qingyue¡¯s heart was all for in Zhen, which naturally reduced her connection with Chen Ying. Every time she heard about Chen Ying, it was only the results, with no details of the process.


    The first time she heard about Chen Ying having a boyfriend, she could not believe this free-spirited woman had found herself a partner.


    The second time, it was news of Chen Ying being suddenly pregnant. Wang


    Anning¡¯s ex-girlfriend, Wen Xin, came looking for her. It turned out that Wang Anning had always had a true love, and he pursued Chen Ying solely for the sake of her child. Wen Xin was unable to conceive, and he needed a child to convince his parents to let him marry her. Chen Ying became his carefully chosen surrogate because the Chen family had only one daughter. Even if he took the child away, the Chen family would not abandon her. This way, he could marry his true love and advance in his career¡ªa cunning n indeed.


    That day, Shen Qingyue thought it would be Chen Ying¡¯s most devastating day, so she stayed with her the whole night, afraid that the proud Chen Ying could not bear the blow.


    However, not long after, Wang Anning showed up and imed that he had never broken up with Wen Xin. They had been secretly in contact all along.


    Chen Ying, who was experiencing love for the first time, chose to trust Wang Anning, despite Shen Qingyue¡¯s advice.


    Helpless, Shen Qingyue could only watch as Chen Ying chose Wang Anning and severed ties with her family for him. When Chen Ying was close to giving birth, Wang Anning finally agreed to register their marriage. But on their way to the Civil Affairs Bureau, they had a car ident. The car plunged into a river, and Wang Anning, Chen Ying, and their unborn child all perished.


    The culprit was Wen Xin, who confessed to the crime.


    When Shen Qingyue confronted Wen Xin, she revealed that Wang Anning never broke up with her. They had been in touch all along. Unable to ept that Wang Anning chose to marry Chen Ying. Even if it was a mere facade, she could not bear it anymore and staged the car ident because Wang Anning had never been so distant and guarded against her.


    On that day, Shen Qingyue did not know how she got back home. Her heart was consumed with rage, and those who had harmed Chen Ying were all dead. But even so, Chen Ying could nevere back.


    When she was reborn, Shen Qingyue wondered why someone with Chen Ying¡¯s personality would engage in impulsive behavior regarding love. At a certain point, they surprisingly shared the same views. They were both like someone under a spell, acting irrationally. They were both entangled in everything.


    In her new life, Shen Qingyue was determined to prevent Chen Ying from getting involved with Wang Anning. Otherwise, she would not have repeatedly tried to talk to Chen Ying¡¯s brother, Chen Song, hoping he would open his heart. But she never expected Wang Anning to appear early, and even worse, Chen Ying fell for him again.


    Shen Qingyue looked at Wang Anning, remaining silent and unresponsive for a while.


    Chen Ying was a little worried, ¡°Are you serious? Are you that shocked? I know it¡¯s surprising that I have a boyfriend, but Anning is really nice.¡±


    Shen Qingyue paused, forcing herself to maintain a non-insulting tone, ¡°Uh, hello.¡±


    Chen Ying looked a bit embarrassed, ¡°Anning, Qingyue was just taken aback. Since I said I wouldn¡¯t have a boyfriend, she couldn¡¯t react in time. Don¡¯t be angry.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Wang Anning did not mind at all. He held Chen Ying¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Let me introduce you to a few friends. They just arrived too. They are my singing partners, and we have a performance in a few days. You can bring your friends along.¡±


    Chen Ying nodded and asked Shen Qingyue to join as well.


    After Wang Anning introduced them, a man with a bald head and lip piercings was the first to speak, ¡°These are the fans you can attract?¡±


    His words instantly changed everyone¡¯s expressions.


    Chen Ying felt embarrassed and infuriated. What kind ofment was that to make in public? Was she a prostitute? Before she could get angry, Wang Anning acted first. He grabbed the man¡¯s cor, sternly saying, ¡°Ying and I are in a normal and loving rtionship. Don¡¯tpare us with your people. Control your mouth, or I will do it for you!¡±


    The man was taken aback by Wang Anning¡¯s serious expression and stumbled over his words, ¡°I-I was just joking, no need to get so serious.¡±


    Wang Anning threw him to the ground. ¡°Ying doesn¡¯t like such jokes. Don¡¯t say it again.¡±


    The man clearly felt aggrieved, but faced with being treated like this in front of so many people, he shut his mouth.


    Meanwhile, Chen Ying looked at Wang Anning with mesmerized eyes, feeling like she had found the right person. She kept signaling to Shen Qingyue with her eyes, as if trying to show him off..

 Chapter 96 - 96: You’re Not That Much Better Than a Dangerous Person

    Chapter 96: You¡¯re Not That Much Better Than a Dangerous Person


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    Shen Qingyue remained silent and sat down with Chen Ying.


    The group chatted about topics unfamiliar and uninteresting to Shen Qingyue, who simply watched quietly. When Wang Anning was called out by someone midway through, Shen Qingyue immediately asked Chen Ying, ¡°How far have you two gone? Have you been intimate?¡±


    Chen Ying did not expect Shen Qingyue to be so direct with her question. Facing her first love, she felt a bit embarrassed. ¡°No, we¡¯ve only kissed on the cheek¡­ Anning said he wants to respect me and not rush things.¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue sighed with relief. When she saw Wang Anning approaching, she promptly said, ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡±


    Chen Ying nodded.


    Then, Shen Qingyue walked over to Wang Anning and pulled him aside.


    Wang Anning had a smile on his face. ¡°Miss Shen, it seems like there¡¯s something you want to say to me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not beat around the bush and said directly, ¡°I hope you¡¯ll leave Chen Ying.¡±


    Hearing her words, Wang Anning¡¯s expression remained unchanged, as if he was looking at a mischievous child. ¡°Miss Shen, what do you mean? Do you think Chen Ying and I are ipatible? Actually, Miss Shen may not know, but our backgrounds are quite simr, and we are the most suitable match.¡±


    Shen Qingyue coldly chuckled, ¡°Suitable? What about Wen Xin then? Isn¡¯t she suitable?¡±


    This time, Wang Anning¡¯s smile froze, and he then turned serious. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    ¡°What I¡¯m saying, you know better than anyone. The Chen family wasn¡¯t a reasonable family in the past. What do you think the Chen family would do if they knew you dared to use their daughter as a surrogate mother?¡± Shen Qingyue did not think there was any problem with threatening him at this moment. If possible, she wanted to drown Wang Anning in the river right away.


    Wang Anning¡¯s expression finally changed, and he looked directly at Shen Qingyue. ¡°Why did you choose to warn me instead of telling Chen Ying directly?¡±


    ¡°Because I don¡¯t like you,¡± Shen Qingyue coldly snorted. In truth, she did not want Chen Ying to get hurt. After all, Chen Ying was taking this rtionship seriously, and Shen Qingyue had no idea how to talk to her about it.


    Wang Anning looked at her for a long while and suddenly smiled, ¡°Miss Shen, you might have misunderstood. Wen Xin was indeed my ex-girlfriend, but we have already broken up. As for the surrogate mother you mentioned, I have no idea what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Now you are certain that Chen Ying will believe you, so you are fearless?¡±


    Wang Anning did not answer. He would not let anyone catch him with evidence. But clearly, that was only what he thought.


    Originally, Shen Qingyue wanted to threaten him verbally, but since Wang Anning did no want to leave gracefully, she had other ways. ¡°Qingyue?¡± Chen Ying came over to them. ¡°What are you two talking about?¡± Both of them tacitly avoided mentioning what just happened.


    Shen Qingyue calmly said, ¡°We just bumped into each other. We haven¡¯t had a chance to talk yet.¡±


    Hearing this, Chen Ying did not inquire further.


    The group yed and frolicked in the bar for a long time. Chen Ying drank quite a bit, and when Wang Anning said he would take her home, Shen Qingyue stopped him.


    Wang Anningughed, ¡°Miss Shen, you don¡¯t have to be so guarded against me. I¡¯m not some dangerous person.¡±


    ¡°You aren¡¯t much better than a dangerous person,¡± Shen Qingyue retorted before leaving with Chen Ying.


    Once Shen Qingyue left, Wang Anning¡¯s expressionpletely changed. Chen Ying was really causing him trouble.


    After drinking, Chen Ying was stillposed, not crying or making a fuss. She leaned on Shen Qingyuefortably as she was escorted home. Shen Qingyue then called Chen Song.


    Chen Song quickly came out from home and received Chen Ying from Shen Qingyue.


    Feeling the familiar presence, Chen Ying subconsciously snuggled up against him and found afortable spot to rest.


    Chen Song stiffened slightly with a person in his arms. Trying to maintain his usualposure in front of Shen Qingyue, he said, ¡°Thank you for bringing Chen Ying home.¡±


    ¡°Not a problem.¡± Shen Qingyue thought for a moment, then decided to tell Chen Song about Wang Anning¡¯s situation. ¡°Do you know Chen Ying has started dating someone?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Chen Song looked down at the person in his arms. ¡°I know.¡± Shen Qingyue continued, ¡°But that person seems to have another girlfriend.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Chen Song was shocked, and the usually gentle man turned cold. ¡°Does Chen Ying know about this?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have evidence at the moment, so I didn¡¯t tell her. When I have the evidence, she won¡¯t doubt me. Until then, keep an eye on her. Chen Song, if Chen Ying stays with guy Wang Anning, she¡¯ll get hurt,¡± Shen Qingyue said seriously..

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    Chapter 97: Sudden Incident


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    Chen Song hesitated a bit, ¡°Could it be that you saw it wrong?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied earnestly, ¡°No, I¡¯m sure.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I got it.¡± Chen Song chose to believe her, ¡°For these few days, I won¡¯t let her go out.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded, but could not help saying as she left, ¡°Chen Song, have you ever considered that you are the one who can make her happy?


    Chen Song remained silent for a long time and forced a smile, ¡°It¡¯ste now, you should go back and rest.¡±


    After that, without lingering, he carried Chen Ying and left.


    Shen Qingyue sighed softly. This was not the first time she said this, but Chen Song remained unconvinced. He always saw himself as an orphan, a castaway, and believed that he did not have the ability to give the young miss of the Chen family a good life.


    The next morning, after Shen Qingyue finished the morning meeting, she had someone keep an eye on Wang Anning, hoping to find evidence of his continued involvement with Wen Xin.


    As Shen Da¡¯s case needed some additional information, she went to discuss the matter with awyer to supplement the necessary data. Throughout the day, she was hardly idle, for she was currently acting as the acting president of thepany, and she needed to show some results as soon as possible to solidify her position.


    When Chi Ming called, she was still busy.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Shen Qingyue casually answered the phone.


    Chi Ming said, ¡°Are you free? Let¡¯s have dinner together tonight.¡±


    Shen Qingyue politely declined, ¡°Maybe next time, I haven¡¯t finished my work for today.¡±


    Chi Ming was always understanding and did not insist. After a few pleasantries, he stopped bothering her.


    By the time Shen Qingyue finished her work, it was already past ten. Packing her things, she headed downstairs. However, as she walked a few steps, she spotted a figure.


    The person approached her step by step and finally stood in front of her. His originally calm demeanor, under the silver moonlight, appeared even more ethereal and otherworldly. ¡°Done with work?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was half a head shorter than Chi Ming, and to look at him, she had to slightly raise her head, ¡°You were waiting for me?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ¡°You still haven¡¯t had dinner?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Shen Qingyue fell silent, ¡°Since what time have you been waiting for me?¡±


    Chi Ming did not answer directly, just said, ¡°I reserved a table at the Imperial


    Kitchen. We can still make it. Shall we go?¡±


    Knowing that Chi Ming must have been waiting until now, Shen Qingyue could not refuse, so she nodded and agreed.


    Just as she was about to get in the car, Chen Ying called her on the phone. ¡°Qingyue, could you help me with something?¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°My artist friend needs to have an abortion, and she can¡¯t find anyone to help. Her situation is special, and I can¡¯t ask anyone else. Can you go and see her? I just left the country with my mom for urgent business, and I won¡¯t be able to make it back in time.¡±


    It was Shen Qingyue who proposed to Madam Chen to take Chen Ying away for a short period. This was to keep her from contacting Wang Annin.


    Without hesitation, Shen Qingyue agreed.


    Chi Ming took the driver¡¯s seat and asked casually, ¡°What happened?¡±


    Shen Qingyue briefly exined, ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner tomorrow instead. I¡¯ll go check on her first.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll apany you,¡± Chi Ming said.


    Shen Qingyue did not refuse, knowing that declining would not change anything.


    Soon, they arrived at the hospital.


    Shen Qingyue found the artist, as Chen Ying had instructed. ¡°Miss Tan?¡±


    Tan smiled, wearing a mask and a hat, fully covered. Only a pair of beautiful eyes could be seen, but they appeared lifeless. When she heard someone calling her, she turned her head slowly and spoke weakly, ¡°Are you Miss Shen?¡± Shen Qingyue nodded, ¡°Have you registered?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Tan stood up, swaying, ¡°Did Chen Ying tell you about my situation?¡±


    ¡°She didn¡¯t go into details. Why didn¡¯t you register?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t use my real name.¡±


    Shen Qingyue understood. Tan Xiao was a famous star under the Chen family¡¯s business, and if she registered under her real name, there would be records.


    This might be exposed by the media, affecting both Tan Xiao¡¯s career and the Chen family¡¯s stock prices. However, this kind of thing should be managed by her agent. If there were any problems, her agent should have taken care of them promptly. ¡°What did your agent say?¡±


    Hearing that, Tan Xiao shivered all over and fell silent for quite a while before saying, ¡°We¡¯ve had some conflicts.¡±


    ..lt¡¯s a big deal when artists have conflicts with their agents.¡± Shen Qingyue sighed but did not ask further, ¡°Did youmunicate with the doctor?¡±


    ¡°I did. She promised to keep it confidential.¡¯


    Shen Qingyue did not say more and went directly to register..

 Chapter 98 - 98: Did She Go for an Abortion?

    Chapter 98: Did She Go for an Abortion?


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    Tan Xiao sat back in the chair with a weary breath, looking at Chi Ming beside her. ¡°Mr. Chi, won¡¯t you sit for a while?¡±


    ¡°No need,¡± Chi Ming withdrew his gaze from Shen Qingyue, ¡°I¡¯ll go out and get some food. When shees back, just let her know.¡±


    Tan Xiao nodded.


    When Shen Qingyue returned and did not see Chi Ming, she was about to go and ask about him.


    Tan Xiao sensed her thoughts and said, ¡°Your boyfriend went out to buy some food.¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue paused for a moment, then exined, ¡°He¡¯s not my boyfriend.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Tan Xiao found it a bit strange. That man¡¯s eyes were always following Shen Qingyue. He seemed aloof on the outside, but whenever he looked at her, there was a lingering tenderness. Could she have misunderstood? Nevertheless, she did not pry further, considering she was not acquainted with Shen Qingyue.


    Soon, Tan Xiao was ready for the surgery.


    For thest time, Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Are you sure? Once you enter this room, there¡¯s no turning back.¡±


    Tan Xiao nodded silently. ¡°This child shouldn¡¯t havee into this world. It¡¯s my fault, but getting rid of him is the best for both of us.¡±


    Tan Xiao spoke resolutely, and the pain andplex emotions in her eyes were beyond Shen Qingyue¡¯sprehension. Still, she respected Tan Xiao¡¯s decision Whether this child should live or not was for Tan Xiao alone to decide


    ¡°Then go ahead. I¡¯ll wait for you outside.¡±


    Before going into surgery, Tan Xiao said, ¡°Miss Shen, if there¡¯s a chance in the future, I will repay you. But please, help me keep today¡¯s secret.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded. She had no inclination to spread other people¡¯s private matters around.


    Shortly after Tan Xiao went in, Chi Ming returned with two meals. They had a simple meal to ease their hunger.


    Tan Xiao had not been pregnant for long, so the surgery was quick. After observing her for about half an hour post-surgery with no abnormal symptoms, the doctor allowed Tan Xiao to leave.


    Tan Xiao removed her mask, her face pale.


    Shen Qingyue supported her as they left. Chi Ming was about to follow, but the doctor stopped him. ¡°Are you the child¡¯s father?¡±


    Chi Ming was about to say no, but the doctor continued, ¡°Your girlfriend¡¯s surgery went smoothly, but abortions still have a significant impact on the body. Frequent procedures can lead to infertility. You young people need to take responsibility for life. If you¡¯re not ready for a child, make sure to use contraception.¡±


    Worried about Shen Qingyue, Chi Ming followed her and did not bother to exin. He hurriedly left.


    After he left, a figure emerged from the corner. It was Ling Bing¡¯er, who had seen Chi Ming before. She still remembered the incident where he had thrown her into the artificialke. She walked away, and when she returned, Madam Ling asked, ¡°How did it go? What did the doctor say? Your dyed menstruation is affecting your health.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just hormonal imbnce. They gave me some medication to try,¡± Ling Bing¡¯er replied, then asked, ¡°By the way, Mom, don¡¯t you have a friend at the hospital? Can you ask them to help me check something?¡±


    Madam Ling did not think much of it and arranged it promptly.


    Soon, Ling Bing¡¯er obtained Shen Qingyue¡¯s medical records, which showed that she was two months pregnant! That means Shen Qingyue had already been having an affair with that man before her divorce. Ling Bing¡¯er immediately called Qin Zhen.


    On the other hand, Shen Qingyue escorted Tan Xiao downstairs. ¡°Do you want me to send you home?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯ll take a taxi. You¡¯ve already helped me a lot today.¡± Tan Xiao forced a smile.


    Shen Qingyue did not insist and watched her leave.


    Chi Ming drove her home, and Shen Qingyue did not refuse. As she gazed at the seemingly endless road ahead, she suddenly asked, ¡°The evidence of my uncle buying medicine at the pharmacy, you provided it, right?¡±


    Chi Ming did not hide it. ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°And the incident with the white chrysanthemum, was that you too?¡±


    Chi Ming answered, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Although she had already guessed the answers, hearing them firsthand still stirredplex emotions within Shen Qingyue. He had done so much for her but never sought recognition. Protecting her from harm was already enough to satisfy him.


    Shen Qingyue turned to look out the window and murmured, ¡°Chi Ming, don¡¯t be so good to me. I¡¯m afraid¡­¡±


    She feared she could not reciprocate his feelings.


    Chi Ming understood what she did not say, but he did not force her to give an answer. He gave her time and freedom to decide. Calm, assured, and yet determined to win her over..

 Chapter 99 - 99: How Dare You Do Such a Thing!

    Chapter 99: How Dare You Do Such a Thing!


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    As they reached the bottom of the apartment building, Shen Qingyue stepped out of the car and said, ¡°Goodbye.¡±


    With those words, she turned and walked away, her departing figure looked as if she was fleeing.


    Chi Ming turned his head and watched her leave, his eyes filled with a noticeable smile. ¡°Good night, Miss Shen.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er arrived at the Qin family¡¯s residence and headed straight to Qin Zhen¡¯s study. She was anxious but still knocked on the door; after all, Qin Zhen disliked any rudeness towards him, and she could not afford to provoke his anger. Moreover, she was even more afraid because of what she had to tell him.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s calm voice came from inside the room, ¡°Come in.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er entered and went straight to the point, ¡°Brother, I saw Shen


    Qingyue with her lover at the hospital today.¡±


    At this revtion, Qin Zhen finally looked up from his project proposal, his tone showing a hint of impatience, ¡°You came all the way here thiste just to tell me that?¡±


    However, Ling Bing¡¯er was somewhat excited, ¡°Because Shen Qingyue went to get an abortion with that man! She¡¯s two months pregnant!¡±


    This time, Qin Zhen¡¯s expression changed, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    He had married Shen Qingyue but had never touched her, so how could she be pregnant? If she really was, then this child¡­


    Ling Bing¡¯er took out her phone and showed him the medical record she obtained from the hospital earlier that evening. ¡°This is the record of Shen


    Qingyue¡¯s visit tonight. Take a look.¡±


    Qin Zhen took the phone and read its contents, his face filled with coldness.


    Ling Bing¡¯er could not wait to see Shen Qingyue¡¯s downfall. After all, this time, she was not causing trouble for Shen Qingyue. It was the woman¡¯s ownck of shame that led to her being caught.


    Ling Bing¡¯er instigated further, ¡°Brother, Shen Qingyue is divorcing you now, but she still had an affair during the marriage and got pregnant with someone else¡¯s child. With her behavior, how can shepare to Nine-er? She treats you like this; you can¡¯t let her get away with it. Otherwise, what will people think of you? This despicable woman is like a leech on your reputation¡­¡± ¡°Enough!¡± Qin Zhen was fed up with her nagging.


    Ling Bing¡¯er was startled by Qin Zhen¡¯s sudden scolding and dared not speak further.


    Qin Zhen returned her phone and said, ¡°This matter must not be spread.¡±


    ¡°I know.¡± Family matters should be kept private. Qin Zhen and his wife cared a lot about their image, and if this matter got out from her side, she¡¯d be done for. Ling Bing¡¯er continued, ¡°Then, Brother, what are you going to do?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your concern.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er wanted to say more, but seeing Qin Zhen¡¯s expression, she silently left the room.


    Once the study door was closed, Qin Zhen¡¯s face turnedpletely cold, and he smashed everything on his desk.


    How could Shen Qingyue dare to do this! He had felt guilty before, wanting to apologize, but what about her? She was still as disgusting as ever, using any means possible, a hypocritical woman!


    Chen Ying was still worried about Tan Xiao¡¯s condition. After informing her mother, she hurried back by ne to see Tan Xiao at the film set. After confirming that she was fine, she finally felt relieved.


    While Tan Xiao rested, Chen Ying could not help but ask, ¡°You just had surgery, and you haven¡¯t rested much, yet you¡¯re filming with such intensity. What about your health?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Tan Xiao¡¯s face had heavy makeup, but it could not hide her sickly appearance, ¡°I have to work and earn money.¡±


    Knowing Tan Xiao¡¯s family situation, Chen Ying felt helpless, ¡°But if you don¡¯t have good health, how can you earn money?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know what I¡¯m doing.¡± Tan Xiao nodded.


    Chen Ying then asked, ¡°And the child¡¯s father, who is he? Is he still not nning to take responsibility for this matter?¡±


    Tan Xiao fell silent for a while before saying, ¡°Chen Ying, don¡¯t ask anymore. I don¡¯t want to talk about it.¡±


    Hearing this, Chen Ying sighed. She had already helped as much as she could, and there was nothing more she could do. After chatting with her for a while longer, she finally left.


    Meanwhile, Shen Qingyue found out that Chen Ying had returned. Within an hour, she repeatedly asked for Chen Ying¡¯s address, confirming her location.


    After being asked a few times, Chen Ying felt puzzled and could noot help but probe, ¡°Hey, Qingyue, what¡¯s up with you? Are you¡­ in love with me? We don¡¯t have a future together, and I like men¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue retorted, ¡°Get lost!¡±


    Chen Yingughed, ¡°Oh, if you like me, just say it. What¡¯s our rtionship? I definitely won¡¯t discriminate against you!¡±


    Shen Qingyue ignored her.


    Chen Ying went home, freshened up, and put on a pretty outfit, preparing to go out on a date with Wang Anning. However, just as she walked out of her bedroom, she received a message from Chen Song, asking her to apany him to a banquet. A car would pick her up soon.


    Chen Ying was confused!

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    Chapter 100: I Don¡¯t Want To Be Like Him


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    Chen Song knew that Chen Ying was determined to find Wang Anning. He immediately said, ¡°Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er will be attending tonight¡¯s banquet too.¡±


    The banquet was hosted by the Chu family, and they held significant influence in the fashion industry. Today¡¯s event was also considered the Chu family¡¯s new productunch.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had been surrounded by scandals since her return to the country. Despite her qualifications and overseas experience, no fashionpany was willing to hire her. Qin Zhen directly helped her establish an independent studio. However, even so, Wei Jiu¡¯ercked connections, and her work did not progress smoothly. Tonight, Qin Zhen took her along to expand herwork.


    Upon hearing this, Chen Ying became enthusiastic. ¡°Let¡¯s arrange a car right away, and I¡¯ll bring Qingyue with me.¡± After all, she did not want to miss this opportunity to watch the spectacle.


    After convincing Chen Ying, Chen Song immediately called Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue was helpless but didn¡¯t refuse. She knew Chen Ying¡¯s nature well; if she used a different approach, she might not be able to stop her. However, just after agreeing with Chen Song, she received a message from Chi Ming: [Can I make up for the meal I owed youst night?]


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°I have ast-minute evening event tonight, sorry, maybe next time.¡±


    There was no reply from Chi Ming for a long time.


    Having rejected him twice in a row, Shen Qingyue felt a little awkwvard. But she had to attend the banquet. Otherwise, she feared that Chen Ying might leave halfway, giving Wang Anning an opportunity.


    When Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying arrived at the Chu family¡¯s banquet, they saw Chi Ming there. She was puzzled and asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡± Chi Ming replied calmly, ¡°Miss Chen said you need a male partner tonight.¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze locked onto Chen Ying.


    Chen Ying quickly exined, ¡°Tonight, Qin Zhen is hyping up Wei Jiu¡¯er, and since we¡¯re here, we can¡¯t lose face, right? Bringing along a handsome guy will elevate our presence.¡±


    Shen Qingyue remained silent.


    Chi Ming looked at her and asked, ¡°Are you unhappy that I¡¯m here?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°Not really.¡±


    She pursed her lips. ¡°It¡¯s just that bringing you here for this purpose feels a bit impolite.¡±


    She did not like using others for personal gain, as it made her feel no different from Qin Zhen. If Chi Ming had not been so insistent and passionate, she might not have felt this sense of guilt.


    Chen Ying also realized that something was wrong and wanted to exin.


    Chi Ming said, ¡°It¡¯s alright, let¡¯s go inside.¡±


    Hearing this, both Chen Ying and Shen Qingyue stopped talking and walked in with Chi Ming.


    Since it was a formal dinner, Shen Qingyue wore a deep blue backless evening dress, entuating her exquisite figure. It was both sexy and elegant, attracting the attention of everyone upon her entrance.


    Chen Ying stood by her side, feeling proud. ¡°This is the treatment Qingyue deserves.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled. ¡°You look stunning too.¡±


    Chen Ying nodded. ¡°I know.¡±


    Many men around them were looking in their direction. Chi Ming subtly moved closer to Shen Qingyue, his tall stature partially blocking the view of others.


    ¡°Shen Qingyue!¡±


    A familiar female voice sounded.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s smile faded a little when she realized it was not Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s voice. However, she continued walking inside, ignoring the person calling her. Ling Bing¡¯er caught up and stood in her way, with Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er behind her. Ling Bing¡¯er scrutinized Shen Qingyue. ¡°Dressing up so seductively for a business dinner, you must be enjoying the attention of all these men. Are you feeling proud of yourself? Without luring men, you¡¯d be nothing, right?¡±


    Before Shen Qingyue could reply, Chen Ying coldly interjected, ¡°Oh, who¡¯s this? She looks like a short, round potato with a sour mouth. Is she jealous of how beautiful Qingyue is? So she came here seeking attention.¡±


    ¡°Who looks like a potato? As for Shen Qingyue, why would I be jealous of her?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er felt the sting of the words and wished she could tear Chen Ying¡¯s mouth apart.


    ¡°Qingyue is beautiful and kind-hearted. Compared to you. You can¡¯t even match up to a finger of hers.¡± Chen Ying rolled her eyes at Ling Bing¡¯er.


    ¡°Is that so? If she¡¯s so impressive, then what was she doing in the hospitalst night¡­¡±


    ¡°Ling Bing¡¯er!¡± Qin Zhen suddenly interrupted with a fierce expression.


    Ling Bing¡¯er stopped herself, afraid of angering Qin Zhen.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er sensed the tension and quickly stepped in, ¡°Qingyue, it¡¯s been a while..¡±

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    Chapter 101: The Highest Bids


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    No matter how Wei Jiu¡¯er had been recently, she still looked radiant and even a little proud. In other words, she would never admit defeat in front of her love rival.


    Shen Qingyue did not bother to pay her any attention and turned to leave.


    However, Wei Jiu¡¯er had no intention of letting her go that easily. She blocked Shen Qingyue¡¯s path. She was going to greet Shen Qingyue. How could she let her leave so easily, especially after thest time she had been caught in an embarrassing situation by Shen Qingyue? She maintained a friendly smile and her usual gentle tone, ¡°Zhen recently helped me set up a studio. I remember your Shen Corporation also deals with clothing. Would you be interested in learning more about my studio?¡±


    Could Shen Qingyue not see through Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s intentions? Wasn¡¯t it because she felt embarrassed when she was caughtst time? But now, Wei Jiu¡¯er was holding something that was like trash to her, how could it possibly affect her? She directly replied, ¡°What makes you think I have something to talk to you about? I¡¯m not interested in your affairs.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er continued to smile, ¡°Qingyue, don¡¯t speak to me like this. After all, we¡¯ve been friends for many years. I really don¡¯t want to lose you as a friend.¡±


    Shen Qingyue could not help but chuckle, ¡°When did we be friends? Don¡¯t try to tter yourself. I can¡¯t afford a friend like you.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er appeared quite aggrieved, ¡°Qingyue¡­¡± As she spoke, she discreetly observed Qin Zhen¡¯s expression. She noticed Qin Zhen looking calmly at Chi Ming beside Shen Qingyue. How could she not understand what Qin Zhen was thinking? But she maintained her poised smile. With Qin Zhen¡¯s mother pressuring him step by step and meddling in the middle, Qin Zhen was not as easy to manipte as before. She had to be careful, very careful. She had acted impulsively in order to save face and hade to Shen Qingyue. No one understood Qin Zhen better than she did. Now, all she could do was pray that Qin Zhen continued to be clueless.


    However, Ling Binger was not willing to let things continue. Seeing Wei Jiu¡¯er at a disadvantage, she abruptly changed the subject in a forced manner, ¡°Sister Jiu¡¯er, didn¡¯t my big brother say he wanted to photograph the finale gown for you tonight? In the past, when certain people shamelessly clung to my big brother, they even bought their own engagement ring¡­¡±


    Tonight¡¯s business banquet was a rtively small-scale fashion show, showcasing the new designs from the Chu family. The Chu family was exclusively in the business of clothing design and had recently recruited the world-renowned fashion designer, Liang Tianyi. The centerpiece of the evening was the first creation by this master since joining the Chu family,


    named ¡®Rose¡¯.


    Many of thedies and young misses attending tonight were drawn by this gown, creating intensepetition.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er quickly waved her hand, saying, ¡°Zhen was just speaking casually.


    Such valuable clothes, I can¡¯t ept them.¡±


    ¡°This is my elder brother¡¯s gesture. What¡¯s there to be embarrassed about? Besides, isn¡¯t it normal for a man to give a gift to a woman? Unlike some people who practically throw themselves at men and still get rejected,¡± Ling Bing¡¯er remarked. She had been pursued by Shen Yiyan for a long time and had received gifts from him without feeling any qualms. After all, that bootlicker had proven quite useful. It was unexpected that the Shen family¡¯s style had stooped to this level of bootlicking.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s expression softened as she said, ¡°Bing¡¯er, your perspective on this is not quite right¡­¡±


    Seeing the two echoing each other and not showing signs of stopping, Chen Ying rolled her eyes, exasperated. ¡°Truly shameless, unrivaled in the world. There¡¯s noparison. But, ording to Miss Ling¡¯s tone, does it mean you two will definitely win this dress?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er nodded confidently. ¡°Of course. No matter the price, my elder brother will acquire it for Sister Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    At these words, Qin Zhen furrowed his brow. In the car earlier, Ling Bing¡¯er had been incessantly discussing this dress. He found it irritating, so he offhandedly mentioned he might bid on it to give it to Wei Jiu¡¯er for them to talk aboutter. How had Ling Bing¡¯er interpreted it like this?


    Chen Ying gave a mysterious smile. ¡°How is that possible? There are many attendees today. Even for the sake of face, we can¡¯t just let it go. If you want to win it, you¡¯ll likely have to spend a substantial amount. Isn¡¯t that right? Don¡¯t pretend to be someone you¡¯re not.¡±


    Shen Qingyue also appeared confident. ¡°Then it¡¯lle down to who bids the highest. I quite like this dress, too.¡±


    Suddenly, the usually silent Chi Ming interjected, ¡°Do you genuinely like it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, I suppose. Who wouldn¡¯t like something that looks good?¡± Shen Qingyue replied casually. In truth, she was not interested in the dress, but she was certainly interested in bleeding Qin Zhen¡¯s wallet a bit..

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    Chapter 102: Business ¡®171K


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    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll buy it for you,¡± Chi Ming suddenly said.


    Upon hearing this, Qin Zhen¡¯s face turned unexpectedly grim. He stared fixedly at the two individuals. Originally, he had felt indifferent about the dress, but now he had a change of heart.


    Shen Qingyue knew that Chi Ming was a person of action, so she did not want him to spend a lot. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll buy it myself. Just take it easy for a while.¡± Chi Ming did not say much.


    However, Ling Bing¡¯er wore a mocking expression. ¡°The Shen family is facing both internal and external troubles right now. Do you have money to spend? Don¡¯t puff yourself up beyond recognition, as your friend says.¡±


    ¡°Even if I can¡¯t steam buns, I¡¯ll fight for dignity!¡± Shen Qingyue intentionally provoked her. ¡°If you dare to put down a million, I¡¯ll put down ten million! If you put down ten million, I¡¯ll put down a billion. The Shen family has only encountered a minor issue. Which corporation hasn¡¯t faced problems before? Can I not afford this amount? But I am curious, how much is Wei Jiu¡¯er worth in Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes?¡± Today, if she did not teach Qin Zhen a lesson, it would be a waste of so much effort. Who asked these people toe to her and seek attention?


    Ling Bing¡¯er blustered, ¡°Of course, she¡¯s priceless!¡±


    ¡°Really? I don¡¯t believe it.¡± Shen Qingyue looked surprised. ¡°If she¡¯s that priceless, how could she be abandoned just for a mere five billion a year ago? If the Qin family had gone bankrupt back then, wouldn¡¯t your Ling family have been out on the streets?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er choked. She had been jealous of Shen Qingyue her whole life. She did not want to bring up the past again, and her expression grew unpleasant. Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s face also turned sour.


    Ling Bing¡¯er tried to argue, ¡°It wasn¡¯t the same back then¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes, you¡¯re right. No need to say more. I already know how much your brother loves Wei Jiu¡¯er. I wish them eternal happiness.¡± Shen Qingyuezily interrupted her, smiling innocently, and left directly with Chi Ming and Chen Ying.


    Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s impression of Shen Qingyue had long been unchangeable. Shen Qingyue should have tried to please her. She held Qin Zhen¡¯s hand andined, ¡°Big Brother, look at Shen Qingyue¡¯s attitude. We owe her¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen retracted his hand indifferently, saying, ¡°Do you owe her? Without that five billion, the Ling family might not even be able to sleep on the streets.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er was directly silenced for a while by his words, the suppressed feeling almost choking her.


    Today¡¯s business banquet brought many celebrities. As they were all part of the same circle, there were bound to be interactions. Several wealthy youngdies greeted Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying following them. Since they were all girls, Chi Ming did nt apany them.


    He stood off to the side, watching Shen Qingyue¡¯s figure the whole time.


    ¡°Don¡¯t stare. Your eyes are about to pop out,¡± came a voice from behind Chi Ming.


    He turned around and saw Fu Daoyu walking out of the crowd, a sly grin on his face.


    Chi Ming did not even flinch. ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    Fu Daoyu chuckled, ¡°One of the models today is my girlfriend.¡± Chi Ming remarked, ¡°I remember your girlfriend is a painter.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s from ages ago,¡± Fu Daoyu sneered.


    ¡°Does Chu Nan know you¡¯ve poached his model again?¡± Chi Ming casually asked.


    ¡°Rubbish, what do you mean by ¡®poached¡¯? That model is just his employee. Alright? Hey, where are you off to?¡± Fu Daoyu asked.


    ¡°Going to talk business with Chu Nan,¡± Chi Ming tossed out a sentence.


    After a while, the group around Shen Qingyue dispersed. Chen Ying kept looking around for Chen Song, but he was nowhere to be seen. She asked, ¡°Qingyue, my brother said he¡¯sing too, howe I haven¡¯t seen him? Did you see him?¡±


    ¡°No, maybe you should call him,¡± Shen Qingyue replied, having also noticed.


    After some thought, Chen Ying dialed his number, only to find out that Chen Song was still working at thepany. It felt off to her immediately. Originally, due to the incident when Chen Song kissed her, she felt awkward around him. Later, she avoided him for a while, met Wang Anning, fell in love, and let go. She resumed normal contact with Chen Song, but recently, she felt he was acting strangely, as if he was trying to find things for her to do.


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue remained silent on the side. She turned her head away. Well, it was her and Chen Song who joined forces to monopolize Chen Ying¡¯s time. She was afraid Chen Ying would go find Wang Anning.


    Just then, a waiter approached, saying, ¡°Miss Shen, Mr. Chi invites you to the backstage. Let me show you the way.¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked puzzled. ¡°Did he mention what it¡¯s about?¡± The waiter shook their head. ¡°I don¡¯t know. He just asked me to lead you.¡± Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t inquire further. ¡°Chen Ying,e with me.¡±


    Chen Ying chuckled. ¡°Clearly, he only asked for you. Why would I go?¡±


    Shen Qingyue shot her a look, then followed along.. However, as soon as they arrived backstage, they heard a sharp female voice eximing, ¡°What do you mean it¡¯s sold? The auction hasn¡¯t even started, and you¡¯ve already sold it to someone? Do you think we can¡¯t afford a piece of clothing?¡±

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    Chapter 103: Bought In Advance


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    Soon, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s gentle voice of persuasion followed, ¡°Bing¡¯er, let it go. She¡¯s in charge here. If she says it¡¯s sold, then it¡¯s sold. Let¡¯s just forget about it.¡±


    ¡°How can we just let this go? This queer is looking down on people like a dog. Big Brother, look at him¡­¡±


    ¡°Ling Bing¡¯er! Shut your mouth!¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s tone was severe. ¡°Listen to what you¡¯re saying. You¡¯re the Young Miss of the Ling family. Look at you now. Where¡¯s your demeanor?¡± Then he turned to the person in charge. ¡°I just want to ask, the ¡®Rose¡¯ gown, who did you sell it to?¡±


    Although the person in charge was also unhappy, this question wasn¡¯t a secret, so there was no need to hide it. ¡°It was sold to a Mr. Chi.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyelid twitched.


    Just then, Shen Qingyue walked in, pushing the door open. She smiled and said, ¡°Oh, what a lively scene.¡±


    The expressions of the few people varied upon seeing her.


    Seeing Shen Qingyue, Qin Zhen¡¯s mind had some unfavorable guesses. He looked at her with a cold gaze.


    Ling Bing¡¯er was already furious, scolded by in Zhen, and now seeing Shen


    Qingyue, she naturally directed all her emotions at her, ¡°Shen Qingyue, are you so shameless? Can¡¯t you stop being a bootlicker? Is there no end to it?


    Wherever we go, you follow like a dog, eager to please? What¡¯s the matter? Can¡¯t stand seeing my big brother and Jiu¡¯er being a couple, so you started trailing us, looking for trouble? Why don¡¯t you take a good look at yourself in the mirror and see if you¡¯re even worthy!¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s main purpose today was to keep an eye on Chen Ying. She had intended to keep a low profile, but facing Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s repeated outbursts, she grew annoyed. ¡°Ling Bing¡¯er, your family didn¡¯t teach you any manners. I won¡¯t say much about that. After all, your family is just like that. But let me remind you, I divorced Qin Zhen because I wanted to. I don¡¯t want this man anymore. Don¡¯t even mention him being close to Wei Jiu¡¯er, even if he sleeps with a hundred women in front of me, it¡¯s none of my concern.¡± As she finished speaking, Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze turned cold.


    Qin Zhen had long known that Shen Qingyue had given up on him. However, hearing it directly from her again made his heart skip a beat. Since learningst night that she had gone to the hospital with Chiming for an abortion, he had decided to stop caring about herpletely. He struggled to suppress the emotions that should not have resurfaced. But now they surged up again, like a sharp sword piercing his heart. He had never been so painfully aware, even though he did not want to admit it, that he did have feelings for Shen Qingyue.


    This feeling had appeared before, but when Shen Qingyue first abandoned him, he had severed it ruthlessly. He wasn¡¯t that cheap, to continue loving her after knowing about the betrayal.


    Yet now that emotion resurged like a tide, he clenched his fist tightly, squeezing his palm hard, trying to stay clear-headed. He absolutely could not allow even a trace of emotion for this malicious woman.


    Shen Qingyue did not have time to care about Qin Zhen¡¯s expression. She continued, ¡°And I was invited backstage. Only some people who excel in acting like street scolds can do the trailing thing.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er did not listen at all, ¡°You¡¯re still trying to argue¡­¡±


    Just then, the door to the room was pushed open again. Chi Ming walked in with a cold expression. With just a nce, he exuded an inexplicable pressure. He looked at Shen Qingyue, ¡°Trouble again?¡± Then his emotionless gaze swept over Ling Bing¡¯er.


    Ling Bing¡¯er felt a chill all over and inexplicably couldn¡¯t speak.


    Shen Qingyue heard the word ¡®again¡¯ and could not help but pursed her lips. Was that what she was thinking? Clearly, someone was always trying to annoy her. She was about to ask Chi Ming why he called her here when the person in charge who had been scolded as a shemale by Ling Bing¡¯er approached. ¡°Excuse me, Mr. Chi?¡±


    Chi Ming nodded, ¡°Yes, where are the dresses?¡±


    ¡°Over here¡­ Mr. Chu said you were bringing your girlfriend, so I didn¡¯t let the models try them on¡­¡± As he spoke, he looked at Shen Oingyue, ¡°This must be your girlfriend. When she entered earlier, I was truly amazed. You and her are a perfect match. The ¡®Rose¡¯ dress truly reached its maximum potential when worn by her.¡±


    Oin Zhen¡¯s face grew even darker upon hearing this.


    Chi Ming did not react much to thesements. He looked at Shen Qingyue,


    ¡°Go try it on, if it doesn¡¯t fit, Lian Tianyi can make alterations.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sighed, ¡°You even bought the dress in advance?¡±


    ¡®Rose¡¯ was the closing piece, and so many media outlets were waiting for it. Yet now Chi Ming had bought it in advance. She knew that the Chu family intended to use this dress to create hype..

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    Chapter 104: Crazy Woman


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    Shen Qingyue could hardly fathom the extent of benefits Chu¡¯s family must have promised Chi Ming to secure the dress ahead of time. Chi Ming, however, simply replied with a casual ¡°Hmm¡± and urged her to try it on.


    As Shen Qingyue was about to inquire further, the sharp voice of Ling Bing¡¯er interjected, ¡°How much did you spend to buy it? We¡¯ll pay double!¡±


    Both Chi Ming and Shen Qingyue paid no heed to the ¡®crazy woman¡¯ beside them. But Shen Qingyue was somewhat curious, ¡°How much did you spend?¡±


    Chi Ming answered, ¡°Didn¡¯t spend.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was skeptical, ¡°With the Chu family¡¯s stingy nature, how could they not take your money? Did you promise them something?¡±


    Chi Ming looked at her and nodded, ¡°It¡¯s nothing much, just a project investment promised to Chu¡¯s family.¡±


    Shen Qingyue knew the Chi family was wealthy, but that was not just Chi Ming¡¯s money. The Chi familypany was now managed by Chi Ming¡¯s younger brother, while Chi Ming gallivanted outside. She couldn¡¯t ept such a heavy gift. ¡°You can take the dress back; I can¡¯t ept it.¡±


    Chi Ming fell silent.


    Shen Qingyue discerned his thoughts, ¡°Don¡¯t send it directly to my home either, I¡¯m serious.¡± When she said she liked it, her intention was to make Qin Zhen and his friends bleed money. But now, it seemed Chi Ming was the one spending money.


    However, Chi Ming smiled. He could now read her intentions directly. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll tell Chu Nan not to go ahead with it.¡± He understood that Shen Qingyue wanted the dress to annoy Qin Zhen, but now that the air had cleared, it did not matter who ended up with the dress.


    Ling Bing¡¯er, being ignored, was infuriated to the point of dizziness, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you wicked woman, I really underestimated you. You found someone so wealthy in the blink of an eye. No wonder you had the confidence to argue with us earlier. Come on, spill the beans, how much does it cost to spend a night with this man? Is it lucrative being the wife of the Qin family?¡±


    Smack!


    A resounding pnded on Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s face. The force was strong, and her face quickly swelled. But this p was not from Shen Oingyue, nor was it from Chi Ming; it was Oin Zhen.


    Ling Bing¡¯er could not believe it. ¡°Big Brother, did you hit me? You¡¯ve never hit me before. Did I say something wrong?¡±


    Veins bulged on Qin Zhen¡¯s forehead out of anger. ¡°Shut up! If it doesn¡¯t hurt, I¡¯ll hit you again! Do you even know what it means to be embarrassed? How did the Ling family raise a pampered youngdy like you? I was already irritated, and yet you, like you can¡¯t read the situation, kept causing trouble. How could I stand it?¡±


    This was the first time Ling Bing¡¯er had seen Qin Zhen like this, and she was so scared that she did not dare to speak.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er began to y peacemaker. ¡°Zhen, Bing¡¯er was just thoughtless with her words. You know her temperament. She¡¯s still young. If you have something to say, say it slowly. You shouldn¡¯t resort to violence¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face remained dark, and he did not reply.


    Shen Qingyue watched this melodrama unfold with a mocking expression on her face. Qin Zhen truly surprised her; he had even started hitting people now. But the farce was over, and she did not linger any longer. When she was leaving, she suddenly turned around and smiled at Wei Jiu¡¯er and Ling Bing¡¯er. ¡°I won¡¯tpete with you for the auction of the ¡®Rose¡¯ter. I¡¯ve realized that this dress seems more suitable for Miss Wei. I¡¯m really looking forward to seeing how you¡¯ll look in it.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er gritted her teeth. How could she want something Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t? Shen Qingyue was taunting her by taking what she didn¡¯t want! But even though she felt deeply humiliated, she had to endure it. Once she was rightfully married to Qin Zhen and had the Qin family, the first thing she would do was deal with Shen Qingyue, that wretched woman. She did not believe Shen Qingyue would continue to have a good life.


    As Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming emerged, the fashion show had already been underway for a while.


    Chen Ying had saved seats for them, looking excited. ¡°Where did you two go? You didn¡¯t do something unspeakable behind my back, did you? Wait, that¡¯s not right, the timing isn¡¯t right¡­ Did you guys ¡®do it¡¯ so quickly?¡±


    Shen Qingyue pushed Chen Ying¡¯s face away with a sigh and reluctantly recounted what had happened backstage.


    Chen Ying¡¯s eyes sparkled with delight. ¡°Is Qin Zhen like this now? He¡¯s even hitting his own dogs? Tsk tsk, Ling Bing¡¯er seems like she¡¯s got a problem. She always wants topete with you in everything. Now, right in front of you, she¡¯s been pped by her beloved older brother. Who knows what she¡¯s thinking? I didn¡¯t see her just now, maybe she¡¯s feeling ashamed and went home to nurse her wounds? Can¡¯t believe she¡¯s feeling embarrassed now¡­.¡±

 Chapter 105 - 105: Hot Discussion on the Internet

    Chapter 105: Hot Discussion on the Inte


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    After the fashion show ended, Chen Ying subtly arranged for Chi Ming to give Shen Qingyue a ride and had Shen Qingyue¡¯s car driven away in advance. When Shen Qingyue noticed, all that was left for her was a face full of exhaust fumes. She looked at Chi Ming helplessly and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take your car tonight. ¡±


    ¡°My pleasure,¡± Chi Ming smiled.


    Autumn had arrived, bringing cooler weather.


    Shen Qingyue was dressed in an outfit that exposed her back today. It had not felt cold when she arrived, but now it was a bit chilly. She shivered unconsciously. But the next moment, a jacket with body warmth was draped over her. She nced sideways at the person beside her, only wearing a white shirt, giving off a cool impression. ¡°Aren¡¯t you cold?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m wearing long sleeves, so I¡¯m not cold.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not make a fuss about it and continued walking with him. Outside the fashion show venue, there were still media reporters. The moment the two of them stepped out, they attracted attention. After all, the news about their previous marriage and divorce had caused quite a stir, andbined with Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s scandalous actions, Shen Qingyue¡¯s fame was almost catching up with entertainment news. After all, scandals in high society were still quite intriguing.


    Shen Qingyue did not care about this at all. Reporters would pounce on such asions. Most of the time, they preferred chasing after the entertainment industry. However, after she had taken a few steps, she felt the restlessness among the reporters. It seemed like someone was behind her. She turned around and saw Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er, looking very intimate.


    Given this scene, it was no wonder the reporters were excited.


    The once model couple of high society, now each with a new lover. Just this headline alone was quite intriguing.


    Shen Qingyue nced briefly and then retracted her gaze, following Chi Ming as they left.


    Qin Zhen watched the two get into a car, a sense of unwillingness bubbling up within him, yet he remained helpless.


    Others might not discern Qin Zhen¡¯s emotions, but Wei Jiu¡¯er was different. She had ced all her hopes on him, analyzing his every word and action.


    Otherwise, she would not have had such a grip on Qin Zhen. But now, Qin Zhen¡¯s heart had changed. She remembered the p he had given her earlier, something that would have been unimaginable in the past. All signs indicated that Qin Zhen was increasingly attaching importance to Shen Qingyue.


    This was not a good sign. What should she do to remove this obstacle?


    Because the Chu family intended to publicize their cooperation with Liang Tianyi, they had prepared a plethora of media coverage. Little did they know that the next dav¡¯s trending topic wouldn¡¯t be their business, but a video of Shen Qingyue and others leaving.


    Comments started to pop up.


    [Who says love triangles are the most stable? These four make up a ¡®love square¡¯ and it¡¯s pretty stable.]


    [The entertainment circle is so chaotic.]


    [Oh my god, how does Wei Jiu¡¯er have the audacity to openly attend events with Qin Zhen? Is this how mistresses are nowadays?]


    [Well, it¡¯s because Qin Zhen is willing. This man isn¡¯t just any ything. Birds of a feather flock together.]


    [The illustrious CEO of a corporation, and he fancies a ¡®scheming woman¡¯? How does that work?]


    [Why bother with those scumbags? What about Miss Shen? Aren¡¯t her merits worth discussing? Her figure is incredible, and that backless dress is so sophisticated.]


    [So, has Qin Zhen gone blind? In all aspects, how can Wei Jiu¡¯erpare to Shen Qingyue?]


    [In terms of family background, Shen Qingyue is the legitimate heiress of the Shen family. And Wei Jiu¡¯er? No one knows who her father is. She¡¯s the result of a mistress bing a third wife, and she married some small business owner. In terms of education, Miss Shen graduated from a prestigious university, while Wei Jiu¡¯er didn¡¯t even finish college before going abroad to some obscure university. In terms of appearance, is there even a contest? In terms of character, Miss Shen hasn¡¯t done anything disgraceful.]


    [Maybe President Qin just has unique tastes?¡±


    [Enough of these discussions! Miss Shen and the man beside her share a deep understanding. She just shivered, and he took off his clothes. For those close to them, who would know? It takes a lot of care and all his attention seems to be on Miss Shen!]


    [That man is so handsome. He matches Miss Shen in looks, but we don¡¯t know about his family background. Is he Miss Shen¡¯s new boyfriend? His actions taking care of her seem so natural.]


    [Miss Shen, promise me, don¡¯t get married. Let it be like this. You have your pick of all the handsome men in the world.]


    [Please, everyone, be reasonable. Although I haven¡¯t met Miss Shen, I¡¯ve already deeply fallen in love with her. I consider her my wife, so please don¡¯t pay too much attention to my wife, or you might steal her. Thank you!]


    [Previous poster, you have no shame, ugh.]


    ¡®Flower Blossom¡¯s Official ount¡¯ also posted: [Are all of you still dreaming? Qingyue Sister already said that when Ie of age, we¡¯ll get married. Please don¡¯t scare my future wife.]


    [Hmm? Is the official ount being used personally? Is this Flower Blossom Group¡¯s Young Master Yu?]

 Chapter 106 - 106: The Little Punk and Sister Are a Good Match

    Chapter 106: The Little Punk and Sister Are a Good Match


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    [It¡¯s like that immature guy could do something like this. Every time Sister Qingyue has something going on, he has to bber a few words online. We¡¯re used to it. Well, what can we do? Shen Group is coborating with them, haha.]


    [I just realized, the little punk and the beautiful richdy make a good match. Otherwise, sis, you¡¯ll have to wait for him for two years; he¡¯ll be of legal age soon.]


    Yu Qilong fell in love with Shen Qingyue at the Shen family banquet. Later, due to his connection with Chi Ming, plus his cooperation with Shen Group, Yu Qilong had more interactions with Shen Qingyue. He originally intended to casually make a joke, but who would have thought that after sending it, he realized he got the wrong number! By the time he wanted to delete it, it was toote. Theseizens were too relentless; they all took screenshots to confront him!


    He hurried to apologize to Shen Qingyue; he was afraid of Chi Ming. It¡¯s alright to make a yfulment, but if he went too far, that man might kill him. So, the top priority was to seek refuge under Shen Qingyue¡¯s protection.


    Fortunately, Shen Qingyue did not mind these things and wasn¡¯t angry. She just treated him like a child!


    Yu Qilong felt a bit deste. Was it really because he was young? Is that why she did not give him any chance at all?


    The online buzz continued, clearly benefiting Shen Qingyue. She could also use this opportunity to further stabilize her position within the group. Due to her grandfather¡¯s hospitalization, there were constant disturbances within the group, and with the interference of certain individuals, many projects temporarily halted.


    On the other side.


    Changcheng Office Building.


    Chen Jiang entered Chi Ming¡¯s office with documents. Obviously, this was apany independently established by Chi Ming. Currently, very few people knew it was Chi Ming¡¯s enterprise. Just as he put down the documents, he heard Chi Ming suddenly say, ¡°Is Yu Qilong very close to Shen Qingyue? Are they familiar with each other? Isn¡¯t it just one coboration?¡±


    Chen Jiang hesitated for a moment. ¡°It was during the old gentleman¡¯s birthday banquetst time. Young Master Yu joked that when he grew up, he would marry Miss Shen. After that, they didn¡¯t meet much, so you can¡¯t really call it familiarity.¡±


    Chi Ming looked up. ¡°What did he say before?¡±


    ¡°You were busy taking care of Miss Shen these past few days. It¡¯s a small matter, so I didn¡¯t want to bother you.¡± Chen Jiang felt overwhelmed. It was just a joke, and he had not thought much about it. Besides, he was just a child¡­ Besides, his job did not involve monitoring the boss¡¯s romantic matters every day. When the boss was troubled by love in the past and left, he was busy. When the boss returned, he thought spring hade, but it turned out he was even busier.


    Chi Ming fell silent for a moment. ¡°I remember, the Bi family¡¯s Young Miss, Bi Niannian¡­ Wasn¡¯t she always chasing after Yu Qilong?¡±


    Chen Jiang did not know what to say.


    Yu Qilong was reclining in a rocking chair, enjoying the sunlight while sending variouspliments to Shen Qingyue. He was feeling quite pleased. Suddenly, he received a call from his elder brother, Yu Qihu.


    ¡°Long, when are you nning toe back?¡±


    Yu Qilong replied casually, ¡°I¡¯lle back after university registration. What¡¯s


    Yu Qihu nced at Miss Bi sitting in the Yu family¡¯s hall, and his smiling grandmother. He reluctantly said with closed eyes, ¡°Well, Grandma went for a walk by the river today and sprained her foot. It hurts a lot, she¡¯s been calling for you. Come back and take a look.¡±


    Yu Qilong suddenly stood up. ¡°Is it serious? Which hospital?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s quite serious. She¡¯s almost losing consciousness, crying one moment andughing the next. You bettere back quickly. I¡¯ll have someone pick you up.¡±


    Yu Qilong hung up and hurried home. Of course, he did not forget to let Shen Qingyue know they could not meet recently. He had to go home and check on his grandmother.


    Shen Qingyue: [Sure, send my regards to the elder.]


    Outside the Shen Corporation building.


    Chi Ming leaned against the car and asked, ¡°How about it? Do you have time to have dinner together tonight?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was originally going to decline because she had ns with Yu Qilong. However, now she said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ve canceled my ns with someone else.¡± She had nned to refuse Chi Ming by using her agreement with Yu Qilong as an excuse. Unexpectedly, Yu Qilong had somethinge up and had to return home. Since Yu Qilong wasn¡¯t from the local area, he probably would not be able toe back in the short term. And he left in such a hurry, it seemed like his grandmother¡¯s injury might be quite serious. Hopefully, there weren¡¯t any major issues.


    The restaurant Chi Ming reserved was the same one asst time, to make up for it. He held the menu and ordered many dishes that Shen Qingyue liked. Then, he casually asked, ¡°By the way, who were you originally nning to have dinner with?¡±


    ¡°Yu Qilong.¡± Shen Qingyue did not hide anything.


    Chi Ming was momentarily speechless. This guy just doesn¡¯t give up, fortunately, he acts fast..

 Chapter 107 - 107: Trending for a Few Days

    Chapter 107: Trending for a Few Days


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    Shen Qingyue continued, ¡°I heard that his grandmother fell, and judging by his reaction, it¡¯s quite serious. I don¡¯t know how the situation is.¡± Because her grandfather¡¯s health was not good either, and he was getting old. She would worry even about the slightest change in his condition. So, she could not help but be concerned about the elderly people around her.


    Upon hearing this, Chi Ming handed her the tea, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. ¡°There shouldn¡¯t be any major issues.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not say anything more. She knew that Chi Ming was just trying tofort her.


    Qin Corporation.


    Qin Zhen sat at his desk, his actions of scrolling through his phone having persisted for quite a while. He seemed lost in thought, and in the end, he contacted his assistant to have the online trending topics removed. He did not care about thements from those inconsequential people. What did they know? Once he made some donations, those same people would praise him.


    Weren¡¯t they the ones who had previously followed the online army to criticize Shen Qingyue and celebrate him and Wei Jiu¡¯er bing a couple?


    But now, these same people actually believed that Shen Qingyue was a match for that little pretty boy? How were they a match? If they were truly discussingpatibility, the most suitable person would be him¡­ With this thought, he suddenly froze. What was he doing?


    And after receiving Qin Zhen¡¯s message, the assistant also froze. He had been really busytely. Thest bidding had resulted in a significant loss, requiring them to reconsider the location. All their work had been piled up. He truly hadn¡¯t had the time to keep up with entertainment news. So, he cautiously asked, ¡°Which day¡¯s trending topics are you referring to?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened. ¡°About me and Shen Qingyue, everything.¡±


    Gu Xiao quickly nodded. Once outside, he checked his phone and could not believe it ¨C his boss was being roasted online. But he also wanted to join the queue of people berating that scumbag. Of course, he was just saying that; he did not want to lose his job. Better remove the current hot search.


    After lunch, Chi Ming sent Shen Qingyue home. Then, he went back to his ownpany. His partner, Zhang Jianci, was waiting in the office. Seeing him return, Zhang Jianci excitedly said, ¡°Bro, Qin Zhen is shameless. He actually wants to remove the trending topic online. The official message from his side is that Qin Zhen¡¯s assistant, Yang Fan, got in touch. The offer is quite high.¡±


    Chi Ming took off his suit jacket and said casually, ¡°No matter how much they offer, we¡¯ll offer double. You handle it.¡¯


    Zhang Jianci immediately perked up. He loved a good spectacle. ¡°How long should we keep this news up?¡±


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°Two days.¡±


    Zhang Jianci grinned, ¡°I want to hire some more inte trolls to insult him. I feel like theizens are still too gentle.¡±


    Chi Ming remained silent. Zhang Jianci did not refuse, which was as good as agreeing. ¡°Alright, I promise to find some strong people. We¡¯ll curse Qin Zhen that jerk to death!¡±


    Zhang Jianci could not help but swear. Chi Ming nced at him, and he shut up immediately, rushing off to do his task.


    On Gu Xiao¡¯s end, he had been in contact several times, and the price kept rising, yet the hot search remained. His head was nearly bald from the stress.


    The person in charge on the other end could tell he was struggling. They advised, ¡°Let it go. Someone higher up has spoken. No matter how much you offer, they¡¯ll offer double. Don¡¯t bother.¡±


    Gu Xiao received the message, feeling like his headache was getting worse. Letting the boss know¡­ was he asking to go mad? But eventually, he hesitatingly went to report to Qin Zhen.


    Qin Zhen was scrolling on his phone. When he saw Gu Xiao enter, he immediately questioned, ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you to handle it? Why is the news still


    Gu Xiao could only exin the recent message.


    Qin Zhen frowned, ¡°Double? Who would do something so petty?¡± He immediately thought of Shen Qingyue. She must be so pleased seeing so many people curse him online due to her. With that thought, he fell silent.


    ¡°So, Qin Zhen, should we remove it?¡± Gu Xiao asked tentatively.


    ¡°Forget it.¡± Qin Zhen knew how stubborn Shen Qingyue could be. Since he had resolved to confront her head-on, she would not hold back. It was just like that bidding incident ¨C wasn¡¯t it a perfect example? If documents had not been issued afterward, the Shen Group would have lost a lot of money.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Gu Xiao felt relieved at his words and left the office.


    Even Shen Qingyue was surprised by this news, which had remained on the trending list for two days. Were people¡¯s condemnation for scumbag guys and despicable girls really this strong online?


    ¡°Qingyue, what are you looking at?¡± Shen Jun called out.


    Shen Qingyue quickly snapped back to reality. ¡°Just checking the news.¡±


    These days, Shen Jun had been recovering well and would soon be able to get out of bed. If not for Shen Da, he would have returned to a normal life much earlier. Thinking about this incident, she could not help but shudder..

 Chapter 108 - 108: Found Chen Ying

    Chapter 108: Found Chen Ying


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    ¡°How¡¯s Shen Da¡¯s case being handled?¡± Shen Jun asked as he sipped his millet porridge.


    Observing Shen Jun¡¯s expression, Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°The first trial has concluded. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. Shen Da has appealed¡­ I will apply pressure on that end to expedite the resolution of this matter and prevent any impact on the group¡¯s stock market.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shen Jun nodded, not saying anything further. He had grown weary of thoughts concerning his brother¡¯s family.


    Shen Qingyue stayed with Shen Jun for a while longer, waiting until the elderly family member rested, before preparing to leave. Shortly after returning home, she received a call from private detectives. They had obtained evidence linking Wang Anning and Wen Xin. The two had been in contact, there were records of hotel stays, and they had even procured Wen Xin¡¯s infertility diagnosis.


    Without dy, armed with the evidence, Shen Qingyue contacted Chen Ying. However, after attempting for half a day, she could not get through. She then went to see Chen Song.


    Chen Song said on the phone, ¡°She told me an hour ago that she was going to see you. Haven¡¯t you seen her?¡±


    At Chen Song¡¯s words, Shen Qingyue¡¯s heart skipped a beat. ¡°She never came to find me!¡±


    Chen Song quickly made a decision. ¡°Keep trying to call her, ask others too. I¡¯lle to you immediately.¡±


    After ending the call, Shen Qingyue reached out to their mutual friends, hoping to glean some information. But she ended up empty-handed. In that moment, images of Chen Ying from a past life, lying wounded in the morgue, shed through her mind. She was anxious but struggled to maintain herposure.


    When Chen Song arrived, they went straight to where Wang Anning was stationed. As expected, Wang Anning had taken a day off today.


    Shen Qingyue held onto the bald man from before. ¡°Where did Wang Anning go? You guys must know! It¡¯s not possible that you don¡¯t know!¡±


    The bald man leaned back on the couch, still holding a fiery red-lipped beauty in his arms, a malicious smile on his face. ¡°You want to know, huh? How about spending the night with me? As for him, he¡¯s probably busy with that idiot named Chen¡­ doing things.¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, a figure behind Shen Qingyue rushed forward and delivered a punch to his face. Without waiting for the bald man¡¯s response, the figure grabbed a nearby bottle and smashed it against him.


    The noisy atmosphere of the bar could not drown out the bald man¡¯s agonizing screams.


    Seeing themotion, the people around backed away, standing aside to watch the spectacle.


    This time, the bald man¡¯s head was not shining, it was red with blood. He kept wailing, wanting to fight back, but he was already suppressed by Chen Song and could not move.


    Chen Song¡¯s usually gentle face was now as ominous as a demon¡¯s. ¡°Where¡¯s Chen Ying?¡±


    The bald man grew angrier. ¡°I don¡¯t know! That b*tch deserves what she got! You guys think you¡¯re so great? So what if she¡¯s from a wealthy family? She¡¯s just a cheap wh*re throwing herself at anyone with money!¡±


    Chen Song waspletely infuriated, picking up a broken bottle nearby and aiming for the man¡¯s neck.


    Seeing this, Shen Qingyue hurriedly intervened. Hitting him was fine, but taking his life was not an option. But just then, a woman burst out of the crowd, trembling as she shouted, ¡°I¡­ I know where Chen Ying is! Wang Anning took her to the Rose Hotel. I heard that they were picking out something nice to mark their first time together¡­¡±


    Chen Song pushed the bald man away and turned to leave.


    Shen Qingyue quickly followed suit.


    The bald man held his head, and the woman rushed to help, but he shoved her away. ¡°You¡¯re a damn sl*t too! Who told you to spill the beans!¡±


    The woman started crying. ¡°Am I supposed to watch you get beaten to death? Can¡¯t you do something legitimate for once? If something happens to you, what about me and the child?¡±


    The noise behind them grew fainter as Shen Qingyue reached the doorway, catching sight of Chen Song¡¯s car¡¯s taillights. She had to find her own ride, as she hade with him. But today, for some reason, she could not hail a cab for ages. After about ten minutes, she finally got a ride and arrived at the Rose Hotel. Then, she contacted Chen Song, asking for their exact location. She made several calls, and only after seven or eight attempts did Chen Song answer.


    ¡°Where are you now?¡±


    Chen Song¡¯s breathing was uneven. ¡°I¡¯ve already taken Ying Ying back. You go back by yourself, and be careful.¡± He then hung up.


    Shen Qingyue wanted to say more, but when she tried calling again, Chen Song¡¯s phone was already switched off. She sensed that his attitude was not right, but for now, she could not ask anything further. She could only wait until tomorrow. Just as she was preparing to leave the hotel, she saw Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯ering out. Their eyes met, but Shen Qingyue pretended not to notice, turned around, and walked away.


    This time, Wei Jiu¡¯er probably was tired too and did not approach her for a confrontation. But Qin Zhen became more intense. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Seeing the person blocking her way, Shen Qingyue felt so disgusted she could vomit. ¡°Rest assured, I didn¡¯t follow you here. I¡¯m not tailing you, I¡¯m not that bored..¡±

 Chapter 109 - 109: He Abandoned Her Again

    Chapter 109: He Abandoned Her Again


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    Shen Qingyue¡¯s sarcastic words left Qin Zhen speechless for a while. Surprisingly, this time he did not disy his usual irritated expression. He replied in a dry tone, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡±


    ¡°Whatever it is, I don¡¯t care. Just move aside,¡± Shen Qingyue could not be bothered to deal with him and walked around him.


    Qin Zhen did not call out to her again; he just walked out with Wei Jiu¡¯er, maintaining a distance that was not too close but not too far either.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er did not dare to say anything, so she could only channel her resentment toward Shen Qingyue, shooting her poisonous res.


    Shen Qingyue quickened her pace, otherwise, she felt like she might be sick. Were these two people insane? Why were they following her? As soon as she reached the roadside, she was intercepted by a group of people, led by Wang Anning.


    Wang Anning¡¯s face was covered in marks from being beaten.


    Shen Qingyue was shocked, guessing that it was Chen Song who did this. He really went easy; otherwise, he would not be able to move around so freely.


    Not finding Chen Song, Wang Anning saw Shen Qingyue and his eyes were filled with hatred. ¡°You came with that bastard Chen Song?¡±


    Shen Qingyue furrowed her brows. ¡°Truth doesn¡¯te out of a dog¡¯s mouth!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m asking you a damn question, and you dare to insult me! I¡¯m asking you, where¡¯s Chen Song? Tell him toe out,¡± Wang Anning¡¯s eyes turned fierce.


    ¡°As far as I know, the Wang family isn¡¯t a small, insignificant family. Young Master Wang, by acting like a street thug now, aren¡¯t you afraid of tarnishing the Wang family¡¯s reputation?¡± Shen Qingyue looked at him.


    ¡°I can do what I f*cking please!¡± When was Wang Anning ever treated like this? He had lost all face and dignity. Now, his anger had nowhere to vent. ¡°I know you¡¯re with Chen Song. Can¡¯t find him, so I¡¯ll collect some interest from you first!¡±


    Just as he finished speaking, he was knocked down by Shen Qingyue. She sneered, ¡°The Wang family still has to keep their status. I advise Young Master Wang to save some face, or it¡¯ll be hard to go on in the future.¡±


    Wang Anning could not hear anything at this point, utterly infuriated. He shouted at the people behind him, ¡°Are they all blind? Attack!¡±


    At these words, the others picked up their clubs and charged.


    Shen Qingyue had been training for a while, herbat skills improving, but dealing with several people at once was still a bit challenging. However, she had experience this time. Because of repeated ambushes, she had set up a one-click rm on her phone. While dealing with these people, she was also calling for help. But just then, she was still injured by someone. The moment she fell, someone held her, and the thug across from her was kicked away.


    It was Qin Zhen!


    Shen Qingyue had not expected Qin Zhen to help her, but she was not moved. She remembered thest time Qin Zhen helped her, which resulted in her suffering a concussion. She was well aware that no matter what happened, as long as there was a choice, she would be the one Qin Zhen abandoned.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± Qin Zhen looked at Shen Qingyue¡¯s injuries, also angered.


    Shen Qingyue shook her head, continued dealing with the thugs, and did not give him a nce. Just as Shen Qingyue thought, after Qin Zhen helped her deal with a few people, he heard screams from Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s side. She then saw Qin Zhen rushing over without hesitation.


    Because the thugs had been targeting this side all along, when Qin Zhen left, Shen Qingyue was left unprotected and was hit by a thug¡¯s club! In that moment, Shen Qingyue felt that Qin Zhen had utterly betrayed her!


    Qin Zhen had just reached Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s side when he heard Shen Qingyue¡¯s muffled groan. Seeing her kneeling on one knee, his expression changed. Wei Jiu¡¯er clung to him, ¡°Zhen, you scared me. That person seemed like they were going to attack me¡­¡±


    Leaning against Qin Zhen, Wei Jiu¡¯er prayed, ¡®Please, Shen Qingyue should just die from this!¡¯


    However, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s wish ultimately did note true, because the police arrived. Everyone was taken away.


    Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er were just bystanders, clueless about everything. Their statements were done quickly. But Qin Zhen did not leave immediately; he stayed until Shen Qingyue had also resolved the issue.


    Because of her back injury and a banged-up leg, Shen Qingyue walked somewhat unsteadily.


    Qin Zhen reached out to help her, but she avoided him. His hand hovered there, a sense of difort in his heart. He was ready to leave earlier. It was his fault she got injured, but without him, would Shen Qingyue have been able to stand up now? Moreover, those people were handled by him. Otherwise, did Shen


    Qingyue think everything would be wrapped up so soon? Those people from


    Wang Anning¡¯s side, they started the fight. They were just in a deadlock now, not knowing when it would end. He had helped her so much, so why was she giving him this attitude?


    Thinking of this, Oin Zhen¡¯s tone also turned firm, ¡°I helped you, and this is how you¡¯re acting? What¡¯s with your attitude?¡±

 Chapter 110 - 110: A Fickle Woman

    Chapter 110: A Fickle Woman


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    Shen Qingyue did not even know what to say anymore. ¡°Thank you. You helped mest time too, and my head was swollen for days. This time you helped me, and I got hit on the back. I didn¡¯t mean to me you, but bothst time and this time, if you hadn¡¯t dyed me by speaking to me, I probably wouldn¡¯t have encountered these people, right? And what attitude did I have? Weren¡¯t you like this to me in the past too?¡±


    She also knew that she could not me everything on Qin Zhen. However, she was really unlucky. Besides, she did not ask Qin Zhen to take action and protect her, right?


    Qin Zhen was speechless.


    He changed the topic. ¡°Why did Wang Anning attack you?¡±


    With Chen Ying¡¯s reputation involved, Shen Qingyue naturally would not say much. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Seeing her deliberately concealing something, Qin Zhen¡¯s tone became worse.


    ¡°What are you hiding? In any case, Jiu¡¯er and I were implicated by you tonight!¡± After speaking, he knew his tone was not good and fell silent.


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Thank you again! Another day, I will ask Yu Zhuang to prepare a generous for you as an apology. Goodbye.¡± She did not want to say anything more, turned around, and slowly walked away.


    Qin Zhen looked at her stubborn figure, wanting to go after her, to at least send her back home. But at this moment, Wei Jiu¡¯er came out and held his hand. ¡°Zhen, I¡¯m so scared. Can you walk me home?¡±


    Qin Zhen halted his steps and after a while said, ¡°Alright.¡±


    Afterforting Wei Jiu¡¯er for a while, when he looked up again, Shen Qingyue was already gone.


    How many times was it now? Again and again, he watched Shen Qingyue¡¯s retreating figure as she walked away¡­ Until he could not see it anymore.


    Shen Qingyue walked to the side of the road and took out her phone to call a cab, but her phone had run out of battery. She did not have any cash on her either, and waiting was not an option. She had to walk back. Luckily, her private apartment was not far from here, maybe just a little over twenty minutes away. She decided to head there first.


    The night had grown deep, and there were fewer cars on the road. Under the neatly aligned phoenix trees, it seemed like she was the only one, walking slowly. After an unknown amount of time, a thin man approached from the opposite direction.


    Shen Qingyue just nced at him and kept walking. However, when they passed each other, the man suddenly lunged, snatching her phone and pushing her into the greenery. Her back was already hurting, and this fall made her break out with cold sweat.


    She no longer wanted to chase after the thief. After struggling to sit up for a while, standing up was still difficult. And the man had vanished. Today was undoubtedly the unluckiest day for her! The more she thought, the angrier she became, venting her frustration by pulling at the weeds on the ground.


    ¡°Miss Shen.¡±


    Hearing this voice, Shen Qingyue hesitated. When she looked up, Chu Ming stood bathed in moonlight, his elegance unchanged. Considering her current disheveled state, she felt incredibly embarrassed. Lowering her head, she covered her face with her clothes. ¡°No, you¡¯ve mistaken me for someone else.¡±


    Chu Ming chuckled and walked over inrge strides, grabbing her wrist and lifting her up.


    Shen Qingyue covered her face. Even before she moved her clothes away, she felt herself enveloped in a familiar and warm embrace, apanied by a faint medicinal scent. She did not know what she was thinking, but just a moment ago she felt embarrassed, and now she did not mind. Perhaps she had reached a point of not caring. She asked, ¡°Why do you smell like medicine? Are you sick?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just taking care of my health,¡± Chu Ming lifted her from the bushes, helped her stand, and then took a phone out of his pocket. ¡°This is yours.¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Shen Qingyue epted the phone. ¡°What about that man?¡± ¡°He¡¯s been sent to the police station.¡± Chu Ming did noot borate.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you back.¡± His car was nearby.


    Shen Qingyue was not about to be dramatic, ¡°I won¡¯t go to the Shen Residence. I have an apartment nearby. It¡¯s toote now, and if the housekeeper sees me in this state, Grandpa will find out.¡±


    Chu Ming naturally agreed. They got in the car and set off.


    The entire time, Shen Qingyue did not know that not far behind her, there was a Maybach parked.


    Chu Ming nced at it in the rearview mirror, then stepped on the elerator and sped away.


    Qin Zhen sat in the car, watching Chu Ming¡¯s car leave. His face remained devoid of warmth, and his eyes were chilling. After sending Wei Jiu¡¯er home, he had been worried about Shen Qingyue¡¯s injury. He had intended to visit the Shen Residence, but what he saw stopped him. Shen Qingyue and Chu Ming again! This fickle woman, changing her mind at the drop of a hat, he had no reason to concern himself with her!


    After returning home, Shen Qingyue quickly charged her phone. She tried contacting Chen Ying and Chen Song, but their phones were switched off. It wasn¡¯t until the next morning that Chen Ying messaged her, asking where she was. When she found out Shen Qingyue was at the apartment, she came over directly..

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    Chapter 111: What Is He?


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    When Shen Qingyue saw Chen Ying again, her face was streaked with tears. She was taken aback, ¡°Why are you crying so hard?¡± Did Chen Song arrivetest night after all? Or did Wang Anning go to Chen family to find trouble after being released from the police station?


    Chen Ying sniffled and followed Shen Qingyue inside. As soon as they sat down, tears started flowing again, ¡®Qingyue, I¡¯m such a mess. I deserve to die¡­¡±


    Sitting beside her, Shen Qingyue reassured, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Take your time to exin. It¡¯s going to be alright, I¡¯m here.¡±


    After hesitating for a while, Chen Ying finally managed to stammer out, ¡°I¡­ I forced myself on Chen Song¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue was stunned. ¡°¡­ What?¡±


    Chen Ying buried her face in her hands,pletely devastated, ¡°I went to have a candlelit dinner with Wang Anningst night, it was all romantic. I just had a bit too much to drink. Then, in a daze, I remember my elder brothering to pick me up. Then my memory bes blurry, and I think I did something to him¡­¡± She could not ept it at all. How did a few drinks lead to such a situation?


    Instantly, Shen Qingyue recalled Chen Song¡¯s abnormal breathing when he received the phone call yesterday. So, that was the reason. In a way, Chen Song got what he wanted, and Chen Ying managed to avoid the fate of being deceived into pregnancy by a scumbag. But now¡­ for a moment, she did not know what to say. After thinking for a moment, she decided to start from the beginning, ¡°Do you remember why you drank so muchst night? A candlelit dinner shouldn¡¯t have left youpletely unconscious, right?¡±


    Chen Ying remained silent. There were certain things she did not want to suspect. When she saw Chen Song lying beside her this morning, her world shattered. She rushed to find Shen Qingyue, but now that she was more clear-headed, she could not ignore the doubts about yesterday¡¯s events. She was not the type to be easily intoxicated by a single drink. But she really did not want to suspect Wang Anning. He was the first man to truly captivate her heart. He was different from the others she had encountered before.


    Shen Qingyue noticed her silence and continued, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about that. I believe you understand what I mean. Take a look at this.¡± With that, she directly showed her what the private detective had found.


    Chen Ying took the items and suddenly stood up in disbelief. ¡°Where did these thingse from?¡±


    ¡°I had suspicions about Wang Anning for a while. That¡¯s why I had a private detective discreetly investigate. I can assure you that these things are all genuine,¡± Shen Qingyue said as she looked at her.


    Chen Ying remained still for a while. She could not believe it. Was that even possible? Would anyone believe it if she said it? Why was Shen Qingyue so confident that Wang Anning was innocent? Just because he¡¯s been with many men? She did not believe there was any man in this world she could not figure out. She had met her fair share of trashy men. She couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Qingyue, we¡¯re friends, I know you¡¯re worried about me. But you don¡¯t have tofort me with these things just because I slept with someone else.¡±


    Shen Qingyue fell silent again.


    And Chen Ying understood her meaning. The tears she had just stopped, once again welled up in her eyes. She seemed a bit frantic, ¡°How could this be possible? Who am I? I¡¯m Chen Ying! The ¡®Young Man Killer¡¯, and I ended up with someone who faked pregnancy? Is that some kind of joke? You say he¡¯s trying to scam money from me, and I didn¡¯t find it that outrageous, but he actually wants to use my belly to have a child? What am I to him? Is he trying to y the long con? Does he dislike me that much?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was worried that she could not handle this, especially in her current state, she was even more concerned. But before she could say anything else, Chen Ying suddenly threw the pillow she was holding, wiped her tears and snot, and looked fiercely determined. ¡°I¡¯m going to find that jerk Wang Anning and castrate him! I want to see if he can still have children! He ims to be loyal, right? He might as well be a eunuch in the future!¡±


    At this point, Chen Ying did not have deep feelings for Wang Anning. It was more about a sense of freedom, a fascination with the wild, and a perfect fantasy for the future. Now that this fantasy had shattered, she was able to let go easily.


    Seeing her take it so lightly, Shen Qingyue was thoroughly relieved. Luckily, everything was still early; Chen Ying had notpletely fallen into despair.


    ¡°He¡¯s probably still at the police station. If you want to see him, we can go there. But as for castration, let¡¯s forget about that. It¡¯s an illegal act, and the police won¡¯t allow it.¡±


    Chen Ying was puzzled. ¡°How did he end up at the police station?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not hide anything and told her about what happened yesterday. Sure enough, Chen Ying started scolding Wang Anning again. After her tirade, she was quiet for a while. ¡°Um, Qingyue, will you be staying here for the next couple of days? I¡¯ll keep youpany..

 Chapter 112 - 112: What Should I Do if My Wife Is Chatty

    Chapter 112: What Should I Do if My Wife Is Chatty


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    Shen Qingyue smiled. ¡°You want to keeppany? I didn¡¯t want to disturb you¡­ Well, alright then, I¡¯ll stay as long as you want.¡±


    Chen Ying had not figured out how to face Chen Song. She had been sneaking out in the mornings.


    After Shen Qingyue settled Chen Ying, she headed to work and promptly received a call from Chen Song. She responded directly, ¡°Ying Ying is with me this time. She came over early this morning and said she wants to stay with me for a few days.¡±


    Chen Song fell silent for a while. ¡°I see.¡±


    ¡°So, what are your ns moving forward?¡± Shen Qingyue pondered for a moment before asking. She wasn¡¯t one to meddle, but she had already missed one chance to intervene in Chen Ying¡¯s affairs; she could not afford to let her attention sway now.


    ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t know for now.¡± He had initially nned to quietly watch over her. But the events ofst night had caught him off guard, and he did not know how to handle the situation anymore. He understood Chen Ying¡¯s intentions ¨C she wanted to forget. But how could he forget? She had been his thoughts and desires for so many years¡­ The image of her delicate appearance in his arms fromst night surged back into his mind, along with the warmth it brought.


    He steadied his thoughts and continued, ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ll take responsibility. But before that, both she and I need some time to cool off. I entrust Ying Ying to you during this period.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Shen Qingyue hung up the phone. Then, another text message came in.


    Tang Fangmo: [Shen Qingyue, I¡¯m on a flight back to the country at five this afternoon. Come pick me up, dammit!]


    Tang Fangmo was Shen Qingyue¡¯s cousin from her aunt¡¯s side, her first cousin. Her mother¡¯s family was not from a wealthy background, but they were intellectuals ¨C all teachers. However, Tang Fangmo had taken a different path and be a big star, even since his days as a child actor. His showbiz career had grown increasingly sessful. A few years ago, he went abroad for filming and now was an internationally renowned superstar. He had recently found time to return to the country.


    When they were young, Tang Fangmo often carried the money he earned from acting behind his parents¡¯ backs to buy gifts and food for her. Their rtionship was very good from an early age. However, in recent years, Tang Fangmo was busy with filming, and sometimes had to be in seclusion, so their contact had decreased. But the blood rtionship between them remained unchanged.


    [Just wait, I¡¯lle pick you up. Cover your face well, I don¡¯t want to be attacked by your fans.]


    After replying to Shen Qingyue¡¯s message, Shen Qingyue focused on her work. She was ready to leave work early to pick him up.


    The news of Tang Fangmo¡¯s return somehow leaked out, or the fans found out. The airport was full of fans. Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t squeeze her way in and could only find a ce for Tang Fangmo to find her on his own.


    By the time he came out dragging a suitcase, more than an hour had passed, and there was a frenzy of fans behind him.


    Seeing this, Shen Qingyue quickly got into the car, taking him away. She didn¡¯t want to wait for another hour.


    Tang Fangmo put on sunsses and a mask. Sweat covered his handsome face. ¡°Why didn¡¯t youe in to find me? Look at the location you sent me. I had to search around with a suitcase. I was almost swallowed by fans. Do you know how exhausting it is to be chased by a group of people?¡± He deliberately kept his itinerary secret, hoping to slip away quietly. Who would have thought that fans still found out, and he almost got mobbed.


    ¡°I¡¯m also afraid of being surrounded if I go in. Should I take you home first?¡± Shen Qingyue said, stepping on the gas pedal.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat first, I¡¯m hungry. My parents are out of town for a meeting, so I¡¯ll be alone at home.¡± Tang Fangmozilyy in the passenger seat.


    Shen Qingyue nced at him. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of being photographed by reporters?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I just got back today. Reporters won¡¯t be here so soon,¡± Tang Fangmo said with great confidence.


    Shen Qingyue chose to believe him for now, but the result was that on that very evening, the headline ¡®Tang Fangmo Returns Home and Shares Dinner with Girlfriend¡¯ started trending!


    Shen Qingyue looked at her own face, clearly visible without pixtion, on the trending topic. She was speechless.


    Netizens exploded with their gossip andments.


    [What is this? Did I suddenly wake up? Shen Qingyue is Tang Fangmo¡¯s girlfriend?]


    [No way, I just started shipping her with that guy from the fashion show¡­] [I¡¯m in an even worse situation. I ship her with the wealthy young master.]


    [What should I do? My wife changes boyfriends as often as she changes clothes. What am I supposed to do¡­]


    [Is this the joy of being a rich woman?]


    [Why do I feel like these two have such a couple vibe? They¡¯re so in sync.]


    Chen Ying burst outughing when she saw these messages. They were siblings, could they not look alike? She looked at Shen Qingyue. ¡°Should I get someone to manipte the trending topic?¡±


    ¡°No need, Brother Mo t s studio will handle it. We don¡¯t need to interfere,¡± Shen Qingyue did not want to disrupt his ns, so she did not say anything..

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    Chapter 113: The Only Ex-husband No One Remembers


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    Sure enough, not long after, Tang Fangmo¡¯s studio rified the situation, stating that the two were just friends.


    Because Tang Fangmo had been filming abroad in recent years, while Shen Qingyue had been staying in the country, everyone was just making a fuss for nothing. But due to this hot topic,izens once again stirred things up and even organized a poll: ¡®Who do you think is the best match for Shen Qingyue?¡¯ Seeing the online news, Zhang Jianci immediately contacted Chi Ming. ¡°Big


    Bro, do you want me to manipte some data for you and get you to the top of the poll with Shen Qingyue? We can¡¯t afford to lose.¡±


    Tang Fangmo was a celebrity, so his fame was undoubtedly the highest. Currently, he had the most votes, followed by Chi Ming, with Yu Qilong at the bottom.


    Zhang Jianci did not have to wait long before Chi Ming replied, ¡°Do as you wish.¡±


    Zhang Jianci retorted, ¡°Tch, you clearly want to win, yet you¡¯re acting like you don¡¯t.¡± Despite hisints, he did not waste any time and got to work. In less than half an hour, Chi Ming¡¯s votes gradually surged, like a sudden leap, putting him in the first ce.


    Chen Ying¡¯s family owned an entertainmentpany, so she understood these things quite well. With just a nce, she could tell something was off about


    Chi Ming¡¯s data. ¡°No way! Chi Ming has always portrayed himself as content and low-key. I didn¡¯t expect him to be sopetitive. He even spent money to manipte the data?¡±


    Holding her phone, she leaned against Shen Qingyue and blinked as she asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to consider him at all? He¡¯s been quite the loyal knight.


    Doesn¡¯t that move your princess heart?¡± Then she thought of something else. ¡°Could you be attracted to bad boys? Are we both cursed to have a weakness for them? Maybe I should go to a temple¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue shot her a look, ¡°Maybe we¡¯recking a bad boy in our destiny. Alright, enough of this. Brother MO said he¡¯s hosting a gathering for friends. Are you going tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I won¡¯t miss a lively event. Can I ever resist?¡± Chen Ying casually agreed, but then something struck her, and she suddenly jumped up. ¡°Wait a minute, ask Chen Song if he¡¯s going!¡±


    Shen Qingyue sent a message to Chen Song directly.


    Chen Song replied: [I¡¯ll go.]


    ¡°I¡¯m not going anymore. I¡¯ll just stay home.¡± Chen Ying flopped back on the sofa, continuing toze around.


    After receiving confirmation from Shen Qingyue that she wasing, Tang Fangmo went to ask Qin Zhen. [Brother-inw, I¡¯m back, let¡¯s hang out tomorrow.]


    Having been filming abroad for the past few years and recently engaged in closed-set shoots, he had not been keeping up with domestic news. He only heard Shen Qingyue mention casually that she was staying in an apartment outside and it was convenient for her to go to the hospital to care for Shen Jun. So, he did not think too much about it and thoughtfully sent a separate message to Qin Zhen.


    Qin Zhen looked at his phone, his brows furrowing. [Shen Qingyue and I divorced a long time ago.] He typed this out, hesitated for a moment, and finally replied with a simple [Okay].


    Due to the trending news in recent days, he has developed a habit of checking the trending topics. And today, he saw Shen Qingyue and Tang Fangmo trending, along with fan-initiated polls. Thousands of people were discussing who was the most suitable match for Shen Qingyue, yet nobody remembered him as her former husband.


    Feeling a sense of frustration, Qin Zhen set his phone aside and stopped reading.


    Tang Fangmo¡¯s wee banquet, Chi Ming also received an invitation. However, it wasn¡¯t Tang Fangmo who sent it since they weren¡¯t that familiar. It was Chen Ying who sent it, giving him another chance to y the role of a guardian.


    Shen Qingyue was among thest to know. She looked at the well-dressed Chi Ming at the door, helplessly turning her gaze to the grinning Chen Ying behind her. Chi Ming had already arrived, and since there was nothing else to say, she simply uttered, ¡°You¡¯re a troublemaker.¡±


    Chi Ming replied smugly, ¡°With pleasure.¡±


    Soon, they arrived at the venue of the banquet.


    Tang Fangmo was in the middle of chatting with friends when he saw her. He quickly waved, ¡°Here she is¡­ Who¡¯s this?¡± He paused, looking at the man beside her. The man seemed a bit familiar, but he could noot recall where he had seen him.


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°He¡¯s Chi Ming, my old friend.¡±


    Tang Fangmo struggled to find words, pulling Shen Qingyue aside. ¡°What¡¯s going on with you? Bringing this person to a private gathering. Does Qin Zhen know?¡±


    Shen Qingyue frowned. ¡°What¡¯s it to him?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Tang Fangmo felt like his sister had taken a huge leap in her thinking during the years he¡¯d been abroad. ¡°Qin Zhen is your husband. You¡¯re going out with another man and not caring about it?¡±


    Only then did Shen Qingyue remember that Tang Fangmo was not aware of the situation. She quickly exined, ¡°Qin Zhen and I divorced a long time ago.¡±


    ¡°What?? Are you kidding me?¡± Honestly, Tang Fangmo would sooner believe that the Shen Corporation was going bankrupt tomorrow than believe Shen Qingyue could let go of Qin Zhen!

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    Chapter 114: Who Knows if You Carry Some Disease


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    Shen Qingyue was not surprised by Tang Fangmo¡¯s reaction. She smiled self-deprecatingly. The person she used to be seemed as if she were under a spell, only able to see Qin Zhen and no one else. ¡°You can search online. It¡¯s been over two months since I divorced him.¡±


    Seeing that Shen Qingyue was not joking, Tang Fangmo finally felt uncertain, his expression awkward. ¡°So, now that you¡¯re divorced from him, you probably don¡¯t want to see him, right?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°What do you think? I can¡¯t stand the sight of him.¡±


    Tang Fangmo looked at her frowning, feeling somewhat numb. He had already sent out invitations, even addressing him as ¡®Brother-inw¡¯st night! Damn it, he hadn¡¯t been reading the news, but what had happened with that jerk? Shouldn¡¯t he be informed?


    One moment, he was calling him ¡®Brother-inw¡¯ , but the next moment, he referred to him as a jerk. Tang Fangmo¡¯s double standards were evident. His sister liked Qin Zhen so much; it definitely wasn¡¯t his sister who initiated the divorce. That jerk of a guy just did not know how to appreciate his sister! Should he tell Shen Qingyue about this matter? After considering it, he decided against it. Could he even articte it without getting beaten up? Just as someone called him, he seized the opportunity to leave and avoid a potential disaster.


    Shen Qingyue turned around to find Chi Ming. She saw that he had just finished his call.


    ¡°I have a friend upstairs. I need to go say hello.¡± Chi Ming was coincidentally going to find her too.


    Shen Qingyue naturally had no objections. ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    Chi Ming nodded slightly. ¡°If anythinges up, give me a call, and I¡¯lle right away.¡±


    Shen Qingyue found a ce, nning to eat something to fill her stomach, but before she could take a bite, she heard an unfriendly female voice behind her. ¡°Aren¡¯t you Shen Qingyue, the one who fabricated rumors with Brother Mo?¡±


    Shen Qingyue turned around.


    Facing each other, both were momentarily stunned. Coincidentally, they were both wearing dresses from the Shen Corporation¡¯s new collection. idental fashion collisions weren¡¯t rming, but who looked worse was the awkward part. Clearly, Zhang Qianqian was the one feeling embarrassed.


    Zhang Qianqian and Tang Fangmo both graduated from the same film school and were even in the same year. Now, she was a popr rising star. She had recently been hailed by the media as a rare beauty of the millennium. During a variety show recording, she appeared without makeup, easily overshadowing other female celebrities and transforming into a stunning beauty.


    However, keen observers knew she had long prepared the makeup-free photos, stepping on her fellow actresses to rise. Yet, the entertainment industry was a world of fame and fortune, and it depended on who had the better tactics.


    Zhang Qianqian could only fool some diehard fans; her looks and acting skills were mediocre. Especiallypared to Shen Qingyue, who was nurtured with elegance from a young age and possessed natural beauty, there was a noticeable gap.


    Someone nearby whispered, ¡°I thought Shen Qingyue looked beautiful in photos, but seeing her in person, she¡¯s even more stunning. Zhang Qianqian ispletely overshadowed in her presence¡­¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Qianqian shot a fierce re at that person.


    Zhang Qianqian had liked Tang Fangmo for several years. When she saw the rumors about Tang Fangmo and Shen Qingyue yesterday, she became anxious. It was known that over the years, Tang Fangmo had been careful about such matters and never engaged in such publicity stunts. Although Tang Fangmo¡¯s studio quickly rified the situation, she still remained wary of Shen Qingyue.


    It could be said that the dynamics between women were different. Shen Qingyue posed a threat; Zhang Qianqian couldn¡¯t let Shen Qingyue be a formidable rival. When a friend informed her that Shen Qingyue was also present, she rushed over. She had initially intended to assert her dominance over Shen Qingyue but was surprised to find herself feeling suppressed upon arrival.


    Seeing the hostility in Zhang Qianqian¡¯s approach, Shen Qingyue concealed her smile. ¡°And you are?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Brother Mo¡¯s fianc¨¦e, Zhang Qianqian!¡±


    Shen Qingyue was confused. Howe she did not know she was going to have a sister-inw? This did not happen in her past life!


    ¡°What? Can¡¯t understand? I¡¯m Brother Mo¡¯s fianc¨¦e.¡± Zhang Qianqian said arrogantly, ¡°A young girl like you looks like a mutt. Don¡¯t embarrass yourself and stay away from Brother Mo. He¡¯s not someone a woman like you can have. Even with Shen Corporation¡¯s wealth, you still dream of being with Brother


    MO? That¡¯s wishful thinking.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not want to cause a scene at Tang Fangmo¡¯s celebration, and she definitely did not want to exchange words with this woman. ¡°You¡¯ve misunderstood¡­¡±


    ¡°Misunderstood?¡± Zhang Qianqian seized onto a phrase, refusing to let go. ¡°If I misunderstood, then why were you eagerly waiting at the airport yesterday? You even shamelessly had dinner with Brother MO? Your pursuit of men is known by all. The whole inte is buzzing about it. You want every man, and with your character, who knows what they¡¯re after? Who knows if you carry some disease¡­.¡±

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    Chapter 115: She Said She Wants to Support You


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    Shen Qingyue¡¯s smile disappearedpletely. ¡°Let me tell you, what they envy about me is obviously my youth and beauty. If you¡¯re jealous, you can give it a try too, but it might be a bit difficult for you, after all¡­¡± She sized up Zhang


    Qianqian in a nce and said nothing, yet it was as if she had said everything.


    Zhang Qianqian¡¯s expression changed too. ¡°Shen Qingyue, what¡¯s there for you to be so proud of? Just because you have some dirty money? Didn¡¯t you desperately marry Qin Zhen with five billion? He still didn¡¯t find you attractive, did he? Cheating and keeping mistresses, practically wanting to bring them home. If you didn¡¯t have that money¡­¡±


    ¡°Who do you say cheated?¡± Tang Fangmo stepped out from the crowd. Known for his ever-present smile, there was not a hint of it on his face now.


    Meeting Tang Fangmo¡¯s gaze, Zhang Qianqian realized she misspoke. Regardless of the situation, this was Tang Fangmo¡¯s weing banquet. Even if she was ridiculing Shen Qingyue, she should have done it privately. Now being seen by Brother MO in such an aggressive state¡­ it was all Shen Qingyue¡¯s fault! She forced herself to exin with a stiff face, ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything wrong. Shen Qingyue¡¯s ex-husband cheated with Wei Jiu¡¯er, it was widely discussed online, who doesn¡¯t know?¡±


    Tang Fangmo looked at Shen Qingyue. ¡°Howe you didn¡¯t tell me about


    Shen Qingyue shrugged. ¡°I thought you already knew¡­ I¡¯ve paid with a lifetime, with my life, to gain rity in this life. Hearing Zhang Qianqian bring up the past again doesn¡¯t stir any waves in my heart.¡±


    ¡°Qin Zhen really cheated within the marriage? He dared to betray you?¡± Tang Fangmo¡¯s eyes changed too. He thought it might be that Qin Zhencked emotional satisfaction, or that Shen Qingyue was tired and wanted to let go.


    But it didn¡¯t mean¡­


    Knowing Tang Fangmo¡¯s temperament, Shen Qingyue worried he might cause trouble. She exined, ¡°That matter is in the past, I don¡¯t care anymore. You shouldn¡¯t bother either.¡±


    Hearing Shen Qingyue¡¯sck of a clear denial, it meant Qin Zhen indeed cheated within the marriage. Tang Fangmo gritted his teeth. ¡°If I knew that damn b*stard Qin Zhen dared to cheat, the first thing I would have done when I returned to the country yesterday was to go find him at the Qin family house!¡± Thinking about it, Tang Fangmo¡¯s eyes darkened.


    ¡°You used to admire him a lot, didn¡¯t you? You thought he had potential?


    Infinite possibilities in the future?¡± Shen Qingyue suddenly felt likeughing.


    Tang Fangmo was on the verge of rolling his eyes. ¡°Isn¡¯t that because you like him? Otherwise, with his unbearable personality and explosive temper, who would want to bother with him?¡±


    Shen Qingyue listened to Tang Fangmo¡¯s decisive response and felt a warmth in her heart.


    On the other side, Zhang Qianqian, seeing Tang Fangmo defend Shen Qingyue like this, felt a pang of sourness. ¡°Brother MO, do you really like her?¡±


    Tang Fangmo was feeling annoyed, and then he heard a voice by his ear that sounded a bit sticky. He frowned and asked, ¡°Who are you?¡±


    Zhang Qianqian stiffened. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m your university ssmate, Zhang Qianqian. We even coborated on a stage y when we graduated. I yed the female lead, and you were the male lead¡­¡± She had liked him for so many years, how could he not remember her?


    Tang Fangmo thought for a moment but could not recall. How many people does he meet every year? How could he remember people from his university days? Except for those who were more important in his work, he found it hard to remember others.


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow, finally understanding. ¡°Brother MO, she said she¡¯s your fianc¨¦e. You don¡¯t recognize her?¡±


    ¡°Fianc¨¦e? Are you kidding me?¡± Tang Fangmo finally looked at Zhang Qianqian, his expression serious. ¡°Young Lady, I¡¯ve been single since birth. Don¡¯t make things up.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian¡¯s face turned pale. She had just imed to be Tang Fangmo¡¯s fianc¨¦e, and of course, it was a fabrication, just to make Shen Qingyue back off and save Brother Mo from trouble. She never thought Shen Oingyue would directly tell Brother Mo. Her eyes shimmered, and she said with a hint of pity, ¡°Brother Mo, she said she wanted to financially support you. I didn¡¯t want you to carry such a reputation, so I just wanted her to give up. That¡¯s why..


    Who was Tang Fangmo? A figure in the entertainment industry, someone who had seen all sorts of scheming women. Zhang Qianqian¡¯s level was not even worth his attention. He looked at her mockingly. ¡°Do I need you to intervene?


    Shen Qingyue is my cousin. You think I¡¯d believe she wants to financially support me? Are you serious?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Zhang Qianqian was dumbfounded. She never thought it would turn out this way. But if Shen Qingyue was his cousin, then her words just now were self-defeating!


    Feeling the surrounding gazes, Zhang Qianqian had never felt so embarrassed in her life. Unable to bear it any longer, she turned and ran right into Oin Zhen, who was entering the room..

 Chapter 116 - 116: Shouldn’t You Reflect

    Chapter 116: Shouldn¡¯t You Reflect


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    Qin Zhen was bewildered. Who was this person who seemed soposed? Where was he? He instinctively stepped aside, and when he entered again, he felt the strange gazes from the people in the private room. He discreetly scanned around and spotted Tang Fangmo and Shen Qingyue, then headed towards them.


    Justst night, Tang Fangmo was calling him ¡®Brother-inw¡¯. He thought that Tang Fangmo did not want him to divorce Shen Qingyue and was trying to set them up. After all, Tang Fangmo used to admire him a lot. After some consideration, he decided to save Tang Fangmo¡¯s face. He even bought a gift on his way here, which was the reason for his tardiness.


    Standing before the two of them, Qin Zhen hesitated for a moment and then called out, ¡°Brother. I bought you a gift on my way here. Take a look, do you like it?¡±


    Tang Fangmo coldly snorted, ¡°No need. I can¡¯t afford gifts from you, Young Master Qin.¡±


    Qin Zhen frowned, ¡°You specifically called me here just to be sarcastic?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t know what you did yesterday! Now that I know, any sarcasm from me is well-deserved!¡± He hadn¡¯t acted yet, which was already a testament to his restraint.


    Qin Zhen noticed the change in Tang Fangmo¡¯s attitude and looked at Shen


    Qingyue, ¡°Did you badmouth me to him?¡±


    Shen Qingyue retorted, ¡°Does he have any good qualities worth praising?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s expression darkened. This woman had caused so much trouble recently, and now she was speaking to him in this manner? ¡°Let¡¯s step outside and talk.¡±


    Shen Qingyue simply ignored him. Who did he think he was?


    Tang Fangmo stood even more in front of Shen Qingyue, ¡°If you want to talk, we¡¯ll talk here. Dream on if you think we¡¯re going out.¡±


    ¡°What I have to say is not convenient¡­¡± Qin Zhen suppressed his anger and surveyed the people around him.


    Shen Qingyue felt nothing but annoyance. She knew that encountering Qin Zhen was never a good sign. She had already been trending on social media recently, and now with Qin Zhen¡¯s appearance, people around them were gossiping even more. She did not want a scene here, so she frowned and said, ¡°You have ten minutes, so you¡¯d better have something important to say!¡±


    She then turned to Tang Fangmo and added, ¡°I¡¯ll go talk to him. Don¡¯t worry,


    I¡¯ve learned boxing. This lunatic won¡¯t bother us for long.¡±


    Tang Fangmo was left speechless, all the words he wanted to say stuck in his throat. He could only watch them walk away, wearing a face of constipation.


    On the hotel balcony.


    Leaning against the wall, Shen Qingyue impatiently said, ¡°Hurry up and speak; I¡¯ve started counting.¡±


    Qin Zhen hesitated and said, ¡°¡­ Don¡¯t you think you¡¯ve been involved in too many online scandalstely? Have you forgotten the warning I gave you back then?¡±


    Shen Qingyuezily responded, ¡°You¡¯ve given me so many warnings, which one are you talking about?¡±


    Qin Zhen struggled to keep hisposure. ¡°You¡¯ve been trending with different men every other day recently. Have you ever thought about the impact on both the Qin and Shen families? Because of you, Jiu¡¯er and I have been criticized as scum. Haven¡¯t you reflected on this?¡±


    Shen Qingyue tilted her head, looking him up and down. ¡°Qin Zhen, is your brain wired differently from normal people? Are you missing something up there? Otherwise, how could you say something like this? Whether Jiu¡¯er and you are scum or not, is that something that needs to be discussed? You two are the ones who need to reflect on whether or not you¡¯re scum, right? As for the impact, it¡¯s been quite beneficial for our Shen family. The sales in our fashion department have been steadily rising. The development project in the industrial zone is also making progress. Everything is going quite well. And about the online influence, if you can¡¯t stand it, just remove the trending topics. I can¡¯t control those entertainment journalists.¡±


    Qin Zhen was left speechless for a long time! Those trending topics, if he could remove them, he would not be feeling so frustrated now. ¡°I tried, but I can¡¯t remove them. This is definitely the doing of Chi Ming. Go and ask him to delete the online posts. I find them irritating.¡±


    ¡°Who do you think you are? Why should I help you?¡± Shen Qingyue looked at the man who still tried to dictate to her, and she felt he was crazy. Sometimes she thought she must have been a type of supporting character in her past life, forced to be foolish, giving everything to make the male lead seed, and then dying miserably. So, in the eyes of the male lead, she deserved to give everything for him.


    It could only be said that Shen Qingyue had uncovered some truths. But she wasn¡¯t a foolish supporting character; she was a tragic heroine of a tortured narrative. The kind of heroine who suffered physically and emotionally and only after her miserable death did the male lead have an awakening. Now, starting over, she was free from constraints, her mind naturally clear. The previous narrative setting could no longer control her.


    Upon hearing this, Qin Zhen finally became furious. He stepped forward, pushing Shen Qingyue to a corner of the wall. ¡°This mess started because of you. Why don¡¯t you take responsibility? Don¡¯t forget, when you were besieged by a group of people, I helped you! And now, for such a trivial matter, you won¡¯t help me? Call Chi Ming now and tell him¡­¡±


    Just then, a chilling male voice cut in, ¡°Mr. Qin, if you want to remove the trending topic, juste to me directly.. Why trouble Qingyue?¡±

 Chapter 117 - 117: Don’t Disgrace Yourself Further

    Chapter 117: Don¡¯t Disgrace Yourself Further


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    Qin Zhen turned around and saw Chi Ming approaching, though he could not determine when he hade over.


    Chi Ming¡¯s gaze appeared calm, but his demeanor was forceful enough to be impossible to ignore. His eyes shifted from Qin Zhen andnded on Shen Qingyue. With his long-fingered hand lifted slightly and a soft, familiar tone, he said, ¡°Qingyue,e here.¡±


    Hearing Chi Ming address Shen Qingyue so intimately, with the couple disying subtle familiarity with each other, Qin Zhen felt thoroughly ufortable.


    Understanding that Chi Ming was helping her out, Shen Qingyue did not hesitate. She took a step forward and walked towards Chi Ming. ¡°Have you greeted your friends?¡±


    ¡°Yes. They came early and have already left, ¡± Chi Ming replied casually.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes, directed at the two, seemed icy. ¡°Your rtionship is getting closer by the day. I almost forgot, you even had an abortion together. Naturally, your rtionship is something others can¡¯t match.¡± He clenched his teeth, pausing between each word, ¡°Truly shameless. How could the Shen family produce a daughter like you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face turned cold. ¡°Abortion? Spare me your filthy mouth. The education of the Shen family can¡¯t bepared to the shamelessness of your Qin family!¡±


    ¡°Still pretending to be clueless? You went to the hospital for an abortion in the middle of the night, Ling Bing¡¯er saw you! I even have your medical report in my hands. You¡¯re not going to admit it?¡±


    At his words, Shen Qingyue recalled something and stared at Qin Zhen as though he were an idiot. ¡°That was someone with a special status. She couldn¡¯t be registered. I was helping her out¡­ Forget it, why bother exining to you? Even if you had the brains to discern right from wrong, you wouldn¡¯t be uttering such nonsense.¡±


    Qin Zhen sneered. ¡°Do you think I¡¯d believe that?¡±


    ¡°Believe it or not, it¡¯s none of my business,¡± Shen Qingyue could not be bothered with him any longer. She grabbed Chi Ming¡¯s sleeve and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. ¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes zed as if on fire, a breath trapped between his chest and his throat. She was the one who had no shame, the one who did those things, and now she acted like this. Who did she think she was? Watching the two walk away, Qin Zhen¡¯s anger caused him to kick the wall, leaving a footprint on it.


    At that moment, a waiter happened to approach, probably new, frowning and saying, ¡°Sir, damaging hotel property maliciously requirespensation. You¡¯ve dirtied our wall. Pleasee with me¡­


    Qin Zhen was speechless.


    Private room.


    Seeing Shen Qingyue return, Tang Fangmo hurried over, ¡°I saw Qin Zhene back with an unpleasant face. Did he say anything to you? Did he bully you?¡± Shen Qingyue casually replied, ¡°It¡¯s fine, we¡¯re done talking.¡±


    Seeing that she did not seem to be lying, Tang Fangmo felt somewhat relieved. ¡°It¡¯s good he knows what¡¯s good for him. If he dares to touch you, I¡¯ll give up my future. I won¡¯t let him off easily.¡±


    Shen Qingyue joked, ¡°Then why didn¡¯t I see you do that before?¡±


    ¡°When was that?¡± Tang Fangmo¡¯s expression turned serious.


    Seeing this, Shen Qingyue stopped teasing, ¡°It was about the incident between him and Wei Jiu¡¯er, but it¡¯s all in the past. Their reputations are ruined enough. I don¡¯t want anything to do with them anymore. Don¡¯t go looking for them.¡± She truly did not want any more connections with Qin Zhen. If it caused trouble for Tang Fangmo, it would not be worth it.


    Tang Fangmo furrowed his brows, reluctantly agreeing with her.


    Soon, he was called away by someone else.


    Shen Qingyue was about to call Chi Ming to find a ce to sit for a while when a lipstick fell beside her. She followed its trajectory and found Zhang Qianqian holding it. Perhaps due to recent embarrassment, Zhang Qianqian was now being very friendly to Shen Qingyue.


    She smiled at Shen Qingyue, ¡°Miss Shen, please stay put. I¡¯m just picking something up.¡¯


    Shen Qingyue did not say anything, but she also did not approach.


    Zhang Qianqian crouched down to retrieve it. From Shen Qingyue¡¯s angle, she could not quite make out Zhang Qianqian¡¯s expression.


    After Zhang Qianqian finished picking up the item, she stood up and smiled apologetically at Shen Qingyue. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry for inconveniencing you.¡± She was about to leave when someone suddenly blocked her way.


    Chi Ming stared at her, his gaze devoid of warmth. ¡°Hand over your phone.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian stiffened, pretending to be bold, ¡°Sir, please be mindful of your influence. Beware, I might use you of harassment.¡± She finished angrily and was about to leave.


    But Chi Ming stopped her again, his voice deep, ¡°I¡¯m leaving you some dignity. Don¡¯t disgrace yourself further.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian was intimidated by his aura, but she still clung tightly to her phone, showing no intention of letting go.


    Shen Qingyue knew Chi Ming¡¯s personality. He was not someone who¡¯d make a fuss over nothing. There must be something in Zhang Qianqian¡¯s phone¡­.

 Chapter 118 - 118: Secretly Taking Photos

    Chapter 118: Secretly Taking Photos


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    Shen Qingyue approached Chi Ming¡¯s side. ¡°What¡¯s on her phone?¡±


    Seeing that Zhang Qianqian wasn¡¯t cooperating, Chi Ming stated inly, ¡°She just took a photo of the underside of your skirt with her phone.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian reacted as if her tail had been stepped on, her voice sharp. ¡°You¡¯re spouting nonsense! I¡¯m a woman too, why would I take pictures of another woman for no reason?¡±


    Chi Ming did not argue with her. He just watched her silently, his gaze intimidating.


    Shen Qingyue intervened directly. ¡°Chi Ming wouldn¡¯t falsely use you. Show us your phone.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian took a step back. ¡°My phone is a private item. Why should I show it to you? Do you think bullying me earlier wasn¡¯t enough? Now you want to embarrass me further? Shen Qingyue, being a person isn¡¯t like this. Money doesn¡¯t give you the right to do whatever you want. I¡¯ve already apologized to you. Are you going to keep holding onto this? Seriously?¡±


    Seeing her shamelessly defending herself and even turning things around, Shen Qingyue got a glimpse of what it meant for someone tock shame.


    Tang Fangmo was nearby and, upon hearing the dispute, walked over immediately. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Seeing Tang Fangmo, Zhang Qianqian felt a bit uneasy. After all, no matter who it was, everyone wanted to leave a good impression in front of someone they liked. But all of that had been ruined by Shen Qingyue!


    Shen Qingyue did not bother with small talk and exined the situation straightforwardly.


    Tang Fangmo gave a scrutinizing look. ¡°Miss Zhang, could you open your phone¡¯s photo album for us? If there¡¯s anything inappropriate there, you can simply open the camera and show us the first photo.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian retorted stubbornly, ¡°I can¡¯t show you the first photo in my album¡­¡±


    Among the crowd, one girl could not stand it anymore and spoke up directly, ¡°I saw you taking pictures of the food on the table just now. What¡¯s so secretive about these things? Since you feel misunderstood, just open the album and take a look. Don¡¯t end up with no face left in the end¡­¡± She did not originally want to meddle, but Zhang Qianqian had been causing trouble. Everyone was here to have fun; who liked troublemakers?


    This remark directly blocked Zhang Qianqian¡¯s excuse, leaving her at a loss for


    Tang Fangmo¡¯s tone grew stern, ¡°Miss Zhang, don¡¯t force me to take action. I don¡¯t want to trend on social media, but that doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯m afraid of trouble. If you keep this up, I¡¯ll have no choice but to call the police.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian remained silent, but her demeanor weakened considerably.


    Tang Fangmo stopped being polite and snatched the phone from her, ¡°What¡¯s the password?¡±


    Zhang Qianqian still did not say anything.


    Tang Fangmo tried entering his own birthday and unexpectedly unlocked it. He felt somewhat awkward and handed the phone to Shen Qingyue, saying, ¡°Check it out.¡± If Zhang Qianqian had really taken those photos, he should not be the one looking at them.


    Zhang Qianqian had not expected Tang Fangmo to unlock the phone so easily and was about to rush forward to snatch it, but Tang Fangmo stopped her.


    Shen Qingyue nced through the first few photos in the album, confirming they were indeed upskirt shots of her. She raised her head, her expression ice-cold, ¡°Do you have anything else to say?¡±


    With undeniable evidence before her, Zhang Qianqian dropped the act. She changed her tune, ¡°Do you have any right to ask me? Since you¡¯re Brother MO¡¯s cousin, why didn¡¯t you say so earlier? You embarrassed me? Are you feeling proud of yourself?¡±


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud; what kind of world was this?


    Tang Fangmo was even angrier, ¡°I¡¯m a public figure, and family information needs protection. You¡¯re in the entertainment industry too. Don¡¯t you have that basic knowledge? Besides, even if Qingyue wasn¡¯t my sister, what¡¯s it to you? Do you think you have the right to warn her? Who do you think you are?¡±


    Realizing that she had lost all dignity in front of her beloved Tang Fangmo and now was being scolded by him like this, Zhang Qianqian lost her rationality. Considering that all of this was because of Shen Qingyue, she gritted her teeth and grabbed a ss of red wine from the table, moving toward Shen Qingyue.


    Just as Zhang Qianqian was screaming her heart out, Shen Qingyue was busy deleting photos, including clearing the recycle bin and all backups on the cloud. As she finished deleting the photos and looked up, she saw a ss of red wineing her way. She instinctively stepped back, and the cold wine did not hit her face but stained her white shirt.


    But Zhang Qianqian still felt unsatisfied, gripping the ss of wine, wanting to hit Shen Qingyue¡¯s head. However, before she could move, her wrist was seized. There was a snapping sound, as if bones were breaking.


    Chi Ming¡¯s whole aura had changed from the earlier cool demeanor; he turned intense, and the air around him seemed to freeze.


    Zhang Qianqian was petrified by his gaze, her shrieks silenced. The excruciating pain left her pale, and she was drenched in cold sweat. In that moment, she felt like this man might actually kill her!


    Seeing Chi Ming¡¯s unsettling expression, Shen Qingyue immediately called out, ¡°Chi Ming!¡±

 Chapter 119 - 119: Please Let Me Go

    Chapter 119: Please Let Me Go


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    Upon hearing Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice, Chi Ming lowered his gaze. He hadn¡¯t done anything after all. He pushed Zhang Qianqian aside and withdrew his hand in silence.


    Zhang Qianqian¡¯s hand was hurting so much that she did not dare to move, and her body was still trembling. But no one paid any attention to her.


    Shen Qingyue was only wearing a thin dress, which was now mostly wet. Chi Ming tried to make his voice sound gentler. ¡°Feeling cold?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Shen Qingyue replied, looking at him. She felt that over the past year, Chi Ming had changed a lot.


    One of Tang Fangmo¡¯s friends also spoke up, ¡°I remember President Qin is quite familiar with the hotel owner. How about we ask someone to arrange a room for Miss Shen to change her clothes? Although the weather isn¡¯t very cold, staying wet might cause her to catch a chill.¡±


    There was a momentary silence in the air after he finished speaking. He suddenly realized what he had said, intending to be friendly, but it seemed to have backfired.


    Qin Zhen, who was being pestered by a few people trying to curry favor with him, heard this and looked over. He said quietly, ¡°Her matters have nothing to do with me.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s nothing to do with you. If you did care about me, I¡¯d be disgusted.¡±


    For a moment, the air was filled with an even stronger tension.


    Chi Mingposed himself and said, ¡°I¡¯ve booked the presidential suite in this hotel for a year. You can go to my room to change.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded.


    And so, the two of them left like that.


    Seeing them about to leave together, Qin Zhen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He uncontrobly called out. ¡°Wait.¡±


    Chi Ming cast him a sideways nce. ¡°President Qin, what advice do you have?¡±


    Qin Zhen opened his mouth, wanting to say that he could arrange it, but it seemed untimely to say so now. He tightened his grip on the wine ss. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s nuts!¡± Shen Qingyue could not help muttering before picking up her pace and walking away.


    Tang Fangmo was worried, so he briefly informed the others and then went after her.


    However, Zhang Qianqian somehow found the strength, using her uninjured hand to grab Tang Fangmo. ¡°Brother MO, I didn¡¯t mean it just now. I was just anxious. Please don¡¯t be mad at me¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t call me that!¡± Tang Fangmo shook off her hand. ¡°We¡¯re not close.¡± He had initially thought that due to her admiration for him, she might have done a few things, and he intended to overlook it. But she had been getting more and more excessive, which did not deserve any pity. He warned, ¡°Today¡¯s matter isn¡¯t over. You wait for me.¡± After saying that, he turned and left.


    Qin Zhen stood among the crowd, watching them leave one after another. His emotions were bing even more inscrutable.


    Shen Qingyue came out in different clothes, and Tang Fangmo asked, ¡°Are you going back to the private room?¡±


    Shen Qingyue waved her hand. ¡°I¡¯ll just go home. It¡¯s not good to be out today.¡±


    Tang Fangmo sympathized, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, leave Zhang Qianqian¡¯s matter to me.¡± Afterward, he looked at Chi Ming. ¡°Could you please take my sister back?¡± Chi Ming¡¯s expression remained mild. ¡°Sure, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Tang Fangmo looked at him and found him much more agreeable than Qin Zhen, that insufferable man. ¡°You helped Qingyue today. Consider me owing you a favor. If you need anything in the future, feel free to reach out.¡±


    ¡°Sounds good.¡±


    The next day.


    Tang Fangmo had not adjusted to the time difference yet, and coupled withst night¡¯s gathering, he slept until noon. He was finally awakened by the doorbell. Getting out of bed, he pressed the inte. To his surprise, the visitor was Zhang Qianqian.


    Tang Fangmo became instantly awake. Great, he had thought of sleeping a little more before dealing with her, but he hadn¡¯t expected her to actually show up. He headed downstairs in his pajamas, a determined expression on his face. Due to work, he could not allow a woman to enter his home.


    In the first-floor lobby, Zhang Qianqian paced back and forth, her brow furrowed tightly. She lookedpletely distressed. When she saw Tang Fangmoing out of the elevator, she hurried over. ¡°Brother MO¡­ Movie Emperor Tang, I shouldn¡¯t have targeted Miss Shenst night. I apologize for my actions. Can you forgive me? I¡¯m counting on my role as Best Supporting Actress nomination for ¡®Rainy Night¡¯ this year. If you rece me like that, how am I supposed to continue my career¡­¡±


    ¡®Rainy Night¡¯ was thetest work of a well-known director. Almost all of this director¡¯s films had received nominations and awards. Even ying a supporting role in his movies was considered a big gain.


    Zhang Qianqian had put in a lot of effort and managed to secure a supporting role after much struggle. Finally, just before shooting was about to start, the director said they were changing the cast¡­ Not only that, all her other projects had been put on hold. For a big star, it might not be a huge deal, but for her, it was everything..

 Chapter 120 - 120: Touched by a Small Matter

    Chapter 120: Touched by a Small Matter


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    When Tang Fangmo mentionedst night that he wouldn¡¯t let it go, Zhang Qianqian became fearful. But when it was all said and done, she thought it would not be too extreme, right? At least leave her with something. Who would have thought she almost got cklisted! She had spent the morning pacifying business partners and only had time around noon. So, she immediately went to find Tang Fangmo.


    Tang Fangmo frowned. ¡°The ¡®Rainy Night¡¯ matter? I was asleep shortly aftering home from drinkingst night. I haven¡¯t taken any action yet.¡±


    Seeing this, Zhang Qianqian was also bewildered. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it arranged by someone you hired?¡±


    ¡°It really wasn¡¯t me. I haven¡¯t even started yet!¡± Tang Fangmo honestly admitted, ¡°But whoever did it, I can only say they did a good job. Keep up the effort.¡±


    Zhang Qianqian was speechless.


    Before Zhang Qianqian could lose her temper, Tang Fangmo had the security personnel escort her out. After he returned to his room, he immediately messaged Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue was also surprised because it was not her doing either. She was busy dealing with matters rted to the development zone.


    Tang Fangmo thought for a moment and then called Qin Zhen. ¡°Did you do something to Qingyue?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s happened to her again?¡±


    Hearing Qin Zhen¡¯s response, Tang Fangmo understood it wasn¡¯t him either. Naturally, he did not waste words. Before hanging up, he cursed, ¡°You dog of a man.¡±


    Qin Zhen did not know what to say. In the middle of the day, does Tang Fangmo have a problem? He stared at his phone and almost threw it! He called back, about to speak, but Tang Fangmo cursed him again and then hung up. He called again in anger, only to find he had been blocked! With a dark expression, he called Gu Xiao in. ¡°Find out what¡¯s wrong with Zhang Qianqian.¡±


    Gu Xiao did not understand why Qin Zhen was investigating a female celebrity again, but he started the investigation. Then he ryed the information back.


    Qin Zhen frowned. ¡°Can you find out who did it?¡±


    Gu Xiao replied, ¡°The heads of those fewpanies are being tight-lipped. We haven¡¯t found any useful information.¡±


    Couldn¡¯t they find anything at all? Qin Zhen did not believe there were imprable walls in this world. The only person who could get close to this level was Chi Ming. With this thought, he sneered, ¡°Chi Ming is quite considerate of Shen Qingyue, huh? Always keeping things hidden and not in the light.¡±


    Gu Xiao noticed that the boss was in a bad mood and cautiously asked, ¡°Do we need to continue the investigation?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to investigate?¡± Qin Zhen replied impatiently. Shen Qingyue had already cuckolded him, and she even had a child with Chi Ming. Why should he bother with her anymore? Not causing trouble for her was already giving her face.


    Zhang Jianci helped arrange lunch for Chi Ming, eagerly carrying it in. ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve taken care of Zhang Qianqian¡¯s matter. I guarantee she won¡¯t appear on the big screen anymore!¡±


    ¡°Hmm,¡± Chi Ming responded lightly, walking over to the couch and sitting down. He noticed there was not just takeout, but also a pink lunchbox with a little cat design on it. Clearly, it did not quite fit in here.


    Seeing Chi Ming¡¯s gaze, Zhang Jianci exined, ¡°My girlfriend made me this heart-shaped bento. This woman, she¡¯s a troublemaker. Even though I said I¡¯ve been eating well, she still insisted on making it for me. I can¡¯t stop her; she likes to fuss, and I can¡¯t do anything about it.¡± As he spoke, his smile grew wider, and he opened the lunchbox, turning to Chi Ming. ¡°This homemade meal may not have the same standards as those from upscale restaurants.¡± The disy of it could not be more obvious.


    Chi Ming looked at him calmly, picked up a pair of disposable chopsticks, and said casually, ¡°Does Yunting know about your previous rtionships?¡±


    Yunting was a quiet and obedient girl, and this was her first time in a romantic rtionship. Zhang Jianci, in order to be with her, had never mentioned his history of romantic escapades abroad. If Yunting found out, he would be in big trouble.


    Zhang Jianci looked at him. This was a tant threat. He might be single, but that didn¡¯t mean he could not show affection. However, even so, Zhang Jianci dared not retort; after all, he had a handle on him. Silently, he picked up the lunchbox, silently ate his meal, and did not say another word.


    After lunch, Chi Ming picked up his phone and saw a message from Shen Qingyue: [I¡¯ve finished washing the clothes. When do you have time for me to return them?]


    Chi Ming: [No need. You don¡¯t have to be so meticulous about me, do you?]


    Right now, Shen Qingyue did not want to owe anyone any favors at all, otherwise, just like Qin Zhen did yesterday, they would keep bringing it up. She was truly exasperated. [Then, how about I treat you to a meal?]


    Chi Ming: [Do you really want to repay me with this?]


    Shen Qingyue: [Yes.]


    Chi Ming thought about suggesting that she should make me a bento then. But in the end, he did not send that message and simply replied: [Let¡¯s have a meal when you¡¯re free.]


    After sending the message, he put down his phone and slowly closed his eyes. Unknowingly, he wanted to get more from her, and even these small matters moved him..

 Chapter 121 - 121: Stolen Kindness

    Chapter 121: Stolen Kindness


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    Nightfall.


    At the Zhao residence.


    The dinner table was quiet, with only the sounds of utensils clinking.


    Zhao Guoping, the head of the family, picked up a piece of food for Wei Jiu¡¯er and wore a seemingly affectionate smile, ¡°Jiu¡¯er, you¡¯ve been back in the country for a while now. How far have you and Qin Zhen progressed? I don¡¯t have any other intention, I truly consider you as my daughter, and that¡¯s why I¡¯m eager to ask. We are girls, and we can¡¯t just wait like this all the time. A girl¡¯s youth is precious, and you¡¯ve waited for him for so many years¡­¡±


    Zhao Guoping was Wei Caihong¡¯s lover and now Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s stepfather. Zhao Guoping¡¯s original wife died of anger, giving Wei Caihong the opportunity to rise and, along with her daughter Wei Jiu¡¯er, marry into the Zhao family. Although Wei Jiu¡¯er did not change her surname, in the Zhao family, she was still treated as the Young Miss.


    At the mention of this, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s hand holding the chopsticks paused. She was called back to dinner suddenly today, and she knew something was amiss. This superficial old man usually wasn¡¯t this caring. If it weren¡¯t for her rtionship with Qin Zhen, in the Zhao family, she would not know where she would have been pushed off to.


    Facing the sarcastic remarks from her stepsister Zhao Manman, Wei Jiu¡¯er tightened her grip on the chopsticks and maintained her usual fake smile, ¡°Zhen said he will marry me. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s been a lot going ontely, so I thought of waiting a bit.¡±


    ¡°A lot going on? And wait a bit more?¡± Zhao Manman, who never indulged in this green tea bitch, retorted, ¡°The whole inte is cursing you two as scumbag man and cheap woman. Is that what you call a lot going on? I bet it¡¯s Qin family¡¯s Madam not agreeing to your entrance, right? Probably, if you wait a bit longer, you¡¯ll be waiting for Qin Zhen to break up with you.¡±


    She was the true Young Miss of this family. Although Wei Jiu¡¯er was not her biological sister, who didn¡¯t know the situation in their family? It was embarrassing, her entire reputation in this lifetime had been ruined by this pair of b*tch mother and daughter.


    ¡°Sister, it seems you really want me to break up with Zhen? But if I break up with him, what benefit is it to you?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er bit her lip, wearing a pitiful expression.


    Zhao Manman rolled her eyes, ¡°If you can¡¯t talk, then talk less. Who hopes for you to break up? I¡¯m just speaking the truth. If Madam Qin agreed to your entrance, would you and Qin Zhen have waited from high school until now?


    How many years have passed? Do you think you¡¯re some sort of delicacy?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had a seductive appearance, her voice dripping with sweetness, ¡°Since sister is so worried, maybe I should call Zhen over to give you a definite answer¡­ but Zhen hates being pressured into making decisions. He might get upset when forced¡­¡± She did not finish her sentence, but everyone present understood her unspoken words.


    Zhao Manman wasn¡¯t clueless. Wei Jiu¡¯er was using her old tactics again, exploiting Qin Zhen¡¯s influence to wield power. This wretched woman had grown increasingly arrogant since getting involved with Qin Zhen.


    At this point, Zhao Guoping kicked her under the table, indicating for her to behave.


    Gritting her teeth, Zhao Manman resumed eating.


    Zhao Guoping turned his attention back to Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°Jiu¡¯er, marriage is a significant matter. If you keep dragging it on, I¡¯ll worry about you missing out. You need to understand, a girl¡¯s youth is limited to these few years. Qin Zhen has been keeping you hanging like this. It¡¯s not good for you. You should hurry and get him to obtain the marriage certificate with you. That way, even if the wedding is dyed a bit, it won¡¯t matter.¡±


    What could Wei Jiu¡¯er say? She could only nod, ¡°I understand.¡±


    After dinner, Wei Caihong escorted Wei Jiu¡¯er out, ¡°Are you really confident about the marriage? Qin Zhen isn¡¯t as easily controlled as before, is he? You¡¯re quite different from me. Having so much trouble controlling a man, especially the only one in these years, and there could still be problems? If you had listened to me from the beginning and used more bait¡­¡±


    With no outsiders around, Wei Caihong was straightforward in her speech, and Wei Jiu¡¯er did not hold back either, ¡°What¡¯s the use of saying these things now? It¡¯s better if you help me think of a solution. If I can¡¯t marry Qin Zhen, do you think your life in the Zhao family will be any better? Zhao Guoping didn¡¯t care when he was young, but now that he¡¯s older, he¡¯s starting to care about his own daughter¡­ As for Qin Zhen, I really don¡¯t have any confidence left.¡±


    Because she had deceived Qin Zhen before and lost his trust, coupled with Qin Zhen¡¯s growing attention towards Shen Qingyue, she said she did not care on the surface, that he would provide an exnation. But where was that exnation? There had been no progress for a long time.


    If it weren¡¯t for the chip of the life-saving favor he owed her six years ago, her rtionship with Qin Zhen might havepletely vanished by now. And that life-saving favor was not even hers. If Qin Zhen found out, she would have no chance left..

 Chapter 122 - 122: Qjn Zhen’s Car Accident

    Chapter 122: Qjn Zhen¡¯s Car ident


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    Wei Caihong thought for a moment, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say before that Qin Zhen treated you differently because you saved him? But this matter happened too long ago. Men are fickle; he probably forgot. If that¡¯s the case, then make him remember again.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er asked, puzzled.


    Wei Caihong rolled her eyes, ¡°How did I end up with such a foolish daughter? You engineer an ident, then save him again! Use this favor to make him recall the past, soften his heart. What¡¯s there to fear about marriage then?¡±


    Hesitating a bit at the suggestion, Wei Jiu¡¯er finally said, ¡°I lied to him before, and he was really angry when he found out. If¡­¡±


    ¡°Stupid girl, can¡¯t you cover your tracks properly?¡± Wei Caihong grabbed her hand, speaking with emphasis, ¡°If this works out, you¡¯ll be thedy of the Qin family. That¡¯s not something the Zhao family, a small household, canpare to.¡±


    In the end, Wei Jiu¡¯er refused. Qin Zhen was type A blood. Six years ago, he was ambushed and gravely wounded. His life was in danger, and it was Shen Qingyue¡¯s urgent blood donation that saved him. Leaving aside whether she could find a person with that blood type when things go wrong, even orchestrating an ident is quite challenging. After all, Qin Zhen now isn¡¯t the same as before, capable of digging deep into matters. If they were to investigate the blood type again and find out, wouldn¡¯t it be a case of losing more than gaining?


    Seeing her daughter still hesitant, Wei Caihong did not say more, but she already had another n in mind. If not for having too many abortions in the past, rendering her unable to bear children in the future, she wouldn¡¯t have ended up with Wei Jiu¡¯er. She did not even know who Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s father was!


    Despite her stupidity, Wei Jiu¡¯er was her only child, someone she would have to rely on in the future. Therefore, she had to help her¡­


    Qin Zhen was preparing to leave work when he received a call from Wei Caihong. He furrowed his brows but still answered, ¡°President Qin, I¡¯m truly sorry to disturb you, but Jiu¡¯er said she¡¯s not feeling well. I have something urgent here and can¡¯t leave. Could you go check on her? I¡¯m really worried, and besides you, I don¡¯t know who else to ask.¡±


    Reluctantly, Qin Zhen agreed, considering he did not have much to do after work anyway.


    While passing through a sparsely popted intersection with few cars around, he came to a stop at a red light. It was then that he noticed a truck in his peripheral vision through the rearview mirror. What was crucial was that the truck was nearing the intersection, yet there was no sign of it slowing down.


    Qin Zhen finally realized something was amiss, his blood running cold. He pressed the gas pedal hard.


    But everything happened too quickly. The truck seemed to be heading straight for him¡­


    A loud ¡®bang¡¯ echoed. Nearby drivers screamed in rm as Qin Zhen¡¯s Maybach was flipped over, and the truck also crashed onto the curb at the side.


    Meanwhile, Wei Jiu¡¯er received a call from Wei Caihong just as she was about to have lunch. She heard Wei Caihong¡¯s anxious yet somewhat excited voice, ¡°Hurry to the city hospital¡­¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er furrowed her brows, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not me! It¡¯s Qin Zhen.¡± Wei Caihong could not help butugh, ¡°He had an ident, heavy bleeding. They¡¯re urgently looking for someone to donate blood. Can you pleasee quickly? I¡¯m really begging you. I know you¡¯re angry, but it¡¯s already done. Seize this chance!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er nearly dropped her bowl. ¡°What did you do? Have you gone mad?¡±


    ¡°I know you¡¯re angry, but it¡¯s done now. Please, seize this chance!¡± Wei Caihong urgently pleaded.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er could not help but roar into the phone, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ask me before doing something like this? What¡¯s the use of me going now? I¡¯m not a match for his blood type! Six years ago, it was Shen Qingyue who saved him. She fainted after donating blood. That was the only opportunity for me to reveal my blood type! And now you¡¯ve made it like this, what am I supposed to


    Wei Caihong was dumbfounded and panicked, ¡°What do we do now¡­ Qin Zhen is already at the hospital, and he¡¯s in critical condition¡­¡±


    Angrily, Wei Jiu¡¯er mmed the bowl down, pacing back and forth in the room. Eventually, she decided to call Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue had a meeting to attend in the afternoon. After confirming that everything was in order, she was preparing to have lunch when she received an unfamiliar call.


    She picked up, and it was Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s voice. Just as she was about to hang up,


    Wei Jiu¡¯er urgently said, ¡°Qin Zhen had an ident, he¡¯s at the city hospital. Pleasee over right away.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was stunned, ¡°He had an ident, and you want me to rush to his deathbed?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er could not exin much and only said, ¡°He urgently needs a blood transfusion, but the hospital doesn¡¯t have his blood type in stock!¡±


    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°How do you know my blood type?¡±


    ¡°I saw it during our high school health check. I know both of you have the same blood type.¡± Wei Ju¡¯er pleaded, ¡°I know you¡¯re angry with us, but it¡¯s a matter of life and death. Right now, I can only think of you! He really had a serious ident, and if we wait any longer, it¡¯ll be toote. Even if we¡¯ve made mistakes, Qin Zhen doesn¡¯t deserve to die¡­.¡±

 Chapter 123 - 123: I Must Seize This Opportunity

    Chapter 123: I Must Seize This Opportunity


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    After hanging up the phone, Shen Qingyue hesitated for a long while. Yu Zhuang stood beside her, sensing that something was amiss, and could not help but say, ¡°After lunch, we have a meeting, and thend matters have already begun. If you leave now, it might not be very convenient¡­¡±


    Honestly, Shen Qingyue did not want to get involved, but after all, it was a matter of someone¡¯s life. Since her rebirth, she had been particrly sensitive to these issues. If it were anyone else, she would extend a helping hand. Finally, after instructing Yu Zhuang, she assured him that she would return as quickly as possible and then went to the hospital.


    When she arrived at the hospital, Wei Jiu¡¯er had been waiting at the entrance. Seeing Shen Qingyue, she immediately said, ¡°I¡¯ve taken care of the formalities. After you sign, please hurry over. We can¡¯t wait any longer¡­¡±


    Given the urgency of the situation, Shen Qingyue could not afford to consider too much. She signed and then followed the doctor to have her blood drawn.


    The blood-drawing process was swift, and after it was done, the doctor advised, ¡°Miss Shen, the amount of blood you just donated was quite substantial. A nurse will be administering an IV drip for you. Please wait here for a moment¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded, but as soon as the doctor left, she stood up and left. Today¡¯snd project was a turning point for the group, and she could not afford any dys.


    Once she got into the car, her head was still a bit dizzy, but she ignored it, determined to stay alert. Thankfully, there was still time. With sheer determination, even in her half-dazed state, she managed to push through and handle things before leaving with considerable effort. Perhaps the tension that had been holding her together had finally released, as her strength drained away, causing her to copse.


    In that moment of falling, she felt a familiar presence. She tried to open her eyes to confirm, but her eyelids were too heavy. And so, she slipped into unconsciousness.


    With a stern expression, Chi Ming nced at Yu Zhuang and then carried Shen Qingyue away.


    Yu Zhuang felt that even if he knew the person, taking away his boss like this wasn¡¯t eptable. He wanted to step forward and intervene but was stopped by the smiling Zhang Jianci. ¡°You can rx. My big brother won¡¯t harm your boss. Your work for today is done. Go home, take a shower, and rest.¡±


    Yu Zhuang was still uneasy, ¡°How can this be¡­¡±


    Zhang Jianciughed, ¡°Why can¡¯t it be? He¡¯s your boss¡¯s future husband, and he¡¯s very capable.¡±


    Yu Zhuang was speechless. Mr. Chi Ming¡¯s friend is just as shameless as he is.


    After Qin Zhen¡¯s surgery, he was immediately transferred to the intensive care unit.


    Wei Jiuer and Wei Caihong were waiting outside.


    Wei Caihong whispered, ¡°Qin Zhen will be in the hospital for a few days. You¡¯ve postponed all your work. Just stay here and make sure the first thing he sees when he opens his eyes is you. Let him see that you¡¯ve beenboring for him¡­¡±


    ¡°Mom!¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er interrupted, ¡°Qin Zhen¡¯s car ident, did you arrange it? Just you?¡±


    ¡°The process isn¡¯t important; the result is. To get what you want, you need some means,¡± Wei Caihong justified confidently. ¡°From a street singer to where I am today, I¡¯ve done everything. I¡¯m well-versed in such matters. Don¡¯t worry, the driver¡¯s daughter haste-stage cancer and needs money. I¡¯ll give him that money, and he promised to take the me and go to jail. No issues. He won¡¯t dare to speak out if he wants his daughter to live a few more years. From beginning to end, neither you nor I are involved.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er leaned back in her chair, silent for a while. If that¡¯s the case, she must seize this opportunity and marry Qin Zhen. With the title of Mrs. Qin, and then another child, even if the truthes outter, she¡¯ll have an ace in her hand. ¡°I understand, you can go back.¡±


    Wei Caihong did not linger and left.


    Not long after, Mrs. Qin hurriedly arrived, her eyes swollen from crying on her way here. ¡°How¡¯s my son?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er got into character quickly, tears welling up immediately, ¡°Zhen just finished surgery, he hasn¡¯t woken up yet¡­ I just gave him a blood transfusion, he¡¯ll be fine for sure¡­¡±


    Madam Qin, her voice choked with tears, looked at the motionless figure through the ss, ¡°He was perfectly fine this morning, how did this happen¡­¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er seized the opportunity to gain favor, ¡°Auntie, please don¡¯t be too sad.


    Good people have good fortunes; Zhen will definitely be fine.¡±


    This time, Madam Qin did not show her previous sternness. She just lowered her head and prayed for her son¡¯s safety.


    When Shen Qingyue woke up, the smell of disinfectant assaulted her nose, and the ceiling of the hospital greeted her eyes. Tubes were attached to her hand, and she slowly turned her head, seeing a man sitting not far away.


    Seeing her awake, Chi Ming walked over, his tone seemingly calm, ¡°How do you feel?¡±

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    Chapter 124: His Coldness


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    ¡°Feeling better?¡± Chi Ming walked up to her and asked softly.


    Shen Qingyue nodded, though her lips were still a bit pale. ¡°Did you bring me to the hospital?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Chi Ming tucked in her nkets and asked, ¡°Do you want something to eat?¡±


    Shen Qingyue felt a slight hunger pang. ¡°I¡¯d like some porridge.¡±


    Chi Ming made a phone call to arrange for it, then looked at Shen Qingyue. ¡°The doctor said your fainting was due to anemia. Have you been eating your meals regrly?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not hide the truth. ¡°It¡¯s probably not about meals. Qin Zhen had a car ident and needed a blood transfusion. I donated blood for him and didn¡¯t eat much at the time.¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s tone could not stay calm any longer. ¡°You again¡­¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Shen Qingyue looked up at him.


    Chi Ming took a deep breath. ¡°Never mind.¡±


    The two of them remained silent for a while, and it was only when Zhang Jianci


    brought the takeout that they began to talk.


    Seeing that the porridge was ced by the bedside and Shen Qingyue was on a drip, she could not reach it herself. She wanted to ask Chi Ming to pass it to her, but before she could finish her sentence, she heard Chi Ming¡¯s dry voice, ¡°You can eat it yourself.¡±


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°¡­I just wanted you to help me hand it over. I can¡¯t reach it. ¡±


    Only then did Chi Ming turn around, silently cing the porridge in front of her. After doing so, he sat down on the sofa beside the bed.


    Shen Qingyue picked up the spoon with her left hand and was about to eat when she heard the person on the sofa remind her, ¡°Be careful, it¡¯s hot.¡±


    She followed the voice and looked up, seeing that Chi Ming had picked up hisptop again. There was no expression on his face, making it difficult for her to discern his emotions. So, was he angry or not? Probably not, right? After all, why would he be mad? She hadn¡¯t done anything wrong. Besides, he had always been a very gentle person.


    She ate the porridge slowly, and the drip was almost finished. She looked at her phone and finally called Wei Jiuer. She wanted to know if Qin Zhen had survived. If he had died, wouldn¡¯t that be a waste of so much of her blood?


    When the call connected, Shen Qingyue asked directly, ¡°Is Qin Zhen out of danger?¡±


    Hearing her words, Chi Ming¡¯s fingers froze over the keyboard, and he nced over.


    ¡°He¡¯s out of danger,¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er replied, moving away from Madam Qin¡¯s line of sight and speaking unkindly. ¡°You care about him so much, could it be that you can¡¯t forget your old feelings?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much.¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice also turned cold. ¡°I just don¡¯t want my blood to go to waste. If it had been anyone else today, I would have done the same thing.¡±


    ¡°Well, I guess you¡¯re not trying to repay a debt of gratitude, are you?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er asked, feeling a bit uneasy.


    ¡°What does Qin Zhen have that I would be interested in? It¡¯s only you who treasures him. If it weren¡¯t for a life hanging in the bnce, I wouldn¡¯t bother,¡± Shen Qingyue replied, her tone dismissive.


    Satisfied with this answer, Wei Jiu¡¯er rxed. She knew Shen Qingyue¡¯s pride well, and some matters were best left unmentioned. Otherwise, the events of six years ago mighte to light. As long as Shen Qingyue remained silent, Qin Zhen would never find out.


    Unaware of Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s thoughts, Shen Qingyue hung up the phone. Her condition had improved considerably, and she was preparing to get up.


    However, as soon as she raised her head, she noticed Chi Ming staring at her. ¡°Is there something on my face?¡± she asked.


    Chi Ming averted his gaze. ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll be on my way¡­¡± Shen Qingyue thought about how to refuse Chi Ming¡¯s offer to escort her home. If he insisted, she might just ept. After all, she was quite familiar with him. But what surprised her was that Chi Ming simply nodded.


    This time, Shen Qingyue was certain that Chi Ming was acting strangely today. He had never been this distant with her before. Yet, as she realized what she was thinking, she froze. She quickly pushed the inappropriate emotions away. She did not want Chi Ming to be so good to her, and she could not respond to it either. She was genuinely afraid of emotions.


    Now that Chi Ming was being distant, wasn¡¯t that what she wanted? Shen Qingyue tried her best to ignore the strange feelings within her, got up, and bid her farewell.


    Zhang Jianci had been waiting at the door all this time. When he saw Shen Qingyueing out alone, he greeted her. Then, seeing that his boss hadn¡¯te out, he peeked inside the room. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Miss Shen is leaving, and you¡¯re not seeing her off?¡±


    ¡°She wants to leave on her own,¡± Chi Ming replied casually as he packed hisptop into his bag.


    Zhang Jianci was taken aback.. ¡°In the past, when she wanted to leave on her own, you¡¯d practically beg to escort her home, wouldn¡¯t you?¡±

 Chapter 125 - 125: It Was Shen Qingyue Who Harm Qjn Zhen

    Chapter 125: It Was Shen Qingyue Who Harm Qjn Zhen


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    Chi Ming nced lightly at Zhang Jianci.


    Zhang Jianci realized he had inadvertently spoken the truth and immediately corrected himself, ¡°I misspoke. It¡¯s your kindness in escorting Miss Shen home. She¡¯s a youngdy, and it¡¯s not safe for her.¡±


    Chi Ming withdrew his gaze, not continuing the topic. He did not want to bring up Shen Qingyue¡¯s subject for the time being. Despite being mentally prepared that she had someone else in her heart, facing it directly still left him feeling restless. He had been naive; how could he simply forget after liking her for so long?


    Six years ago, she had willingly donated half her life to provide blood for Oin Zhen. Now, she imed to have moved on, but she had made a simr choice again. He had thought that if she divorced, he would have a chance¡­ but he should have known better. Just like he could not let go.


    When Shen Qingyue returned to her apartment, it was already dark outside.


    Chen Ying was still engrossed in her TV show and noticed her return, ¡°Why are you back sote today, working overtime? I had prepared a small cake for you, but since you didn¡¯te back for so long, I ate it one bite at a time.¡±


    ¡°I was a bit busy,¡± Shen Qingyue replied wearily and headed for the bathroom to prepare for a shower and sleep.


    Seeing her condition, Chen Ying did not disturb her, so she turned off the TV.


    Shen Qingyue soaked in the bathtub, finally feeling her exhaustion ease. Because of her tiring day, she did not linger in the bath for long. She soon finished and prepared to go to bed.


    Just then, the doorbell rang.


    Chen Ying, noticing it, said, ¡°I¡¯ll check. Who could it be at thiste hour?¡±


    She opened the door, and without warning, a burly bodyguard pushed her aside.


    In walked Madam Qin, apanied by two bodyguards, her expression fierce as if someone owed her money. ¡°Shen Qingyue, did you hire someone to harm Qin Zhen?¡±


    She had seen that driver this afternoon. But he had looked suspicious from the start, like he knew he would be caught, offering no resistance. She suspected someone had manipted him, and her investigation had revealed something interesting.


    Just yesterday, the driver¡¯s sister received a million-yuan overseas remittance to her ount, and his daughter was in the hospital, in need of significant medical expenses. The driver imed it was from past savings, but his shabby living conditions did not seem to fit someone who could save a million.


    She wanted to continue her investigation, but tracing overseas money transfers was proving to be challenging. Without concrete evidence, she could only cast her suspicions on those around Qin Zhen. Her first suspicion was directed towards Shen Qingyue because she would never underestimate a woman¡¯s desire for revenge. After all, after the divorce of the two families, the Qin Group had also withdrawn its investment from the Shen Group, and almost all cooperation had been severed. This was a significant blow to the Shen Group, giving Shen Qingyue every reason to take such action.


    Shen Qingyue heard Madam Qin¡¯s voice and came out from inside.


    Chen Ying also realized what was happening and was furious. ¡°Running to someone else¡¯s house in the middle of the night to act crazy. Lady, if you¡¯re sick, go to the hospital! What do you think your son is to us? What a piece of work.¡±


    ¡°Are you a friend of Shen Qingyue?¡± Madam Qin¡¯s face was full of disgust. ¡°Humph, you can¡¯t expect anything good from a person without manners like you being with Shen Qingyue. No wonder she has a twisted heart and conspired against my son!¡±


    ¡°Haha, you¡¯re the one who can¡¯t expect anything good. Youe banging on someone¡¯s door in the middle of the night, and then you push people when you get inside! Is this how the Qin family teaches manners? But I shouldn¡¯t be surprised. There¡¯s nothing your Qin family won¡¯t do. Disgusting, absolutely disgusting!¡± Despite facing a group of people, Chen Ying was not afraid.


    ¡°You¡­¡± Madam Qin had never been in such a verbal altercation with someone before, and she was already angry. Now, she was so furious that her chest was trembling.


    ¡°Who do you think you are? If my words hit home, at least you should be able to respond. Lady, let me advise you, when you get old, try not to get angry.


    When you¡¯re old, who knows if one day, when you get angry, you¡¯ll copse and never get up again?¡± Chen Ying sized her up and down. ¡°Look at these wrinkles on your face. When you die of anger, the undertaker will probably make quite a bit of money, after all, your old face is hard to paint¡­¡±


    Madam Qin was trembling with anger, pointing to her bodyguards, ¡°You¡­ seize them! ¡±


    Shen Qingyue stood in front of Chen Ying, ¡°Breaking into a private residence in the middle of the night and trying to arrest people, do you really think your Qin family can rule the world? Don¡¯t go crazy. Qin Zhen had a car ident, why do you think I would arrange for someone to crash into him? I don¡¯t have that much free time..¡±

 Chapter 126 - 126: Mom Doesn’t Oppose You Getting Married

    Chapter 126: Mom Doesn¡¯t Oppose You Getting Married


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    Madam Qincked concrete evidence, but she trusted her instincts. ¡°Qin Zhen¡¯s been having a rough timetely, and besides the trouble you¡¯ve caused him, who else would do such a thing? You were the one who initiated the divorce, and now you¡¯re holding a grudge against him, exposing him online, and even arranging for someone to hurt him. What gives you the right to do all this?¡±


    ¡°Madam Qin, it seems you can¡¯tprehend what I¡¯m saying, right? You insist on using your own logic to speak, and I can¡¯t do anything about that. But since you use me of plotting against Qin Zhen, may I ask for some evidence? If you have evidence, go to the police,¡± Shen Qingyue replied coldly.


    ¡°You still won¡¯t admit it! The driver has identified you!¡± Madam Qin shouted.


    ¡°Then go to the police. Why bother with me? Let the policee and arrest me directly. You say he identified me, so he did?¡± Shen Qingyue remainedpletelyposed. She hadn¡¯t done anything wrong. There were only two possibilities for Madam Qin¡¯s usations: Either the driver was making a false im, or Madam Qin was deceiving her.


    Shen Qingyue nced at Madam Qin and swatted her bag away.


    As the bag fell, a voice recorder tumbled out.


    Shen Qingyue looked at her and smirked. ¡°Should Imend your intelligence?¡±


    Startled, Madam Qin hastily ordered her bodyguards to pick up the items.


    Shen Qingyue red at them coldly. ¡°I¡¯ll say this onest time: I won¡¯t admit to something I haven¡¯t done. I don¡¯t even see the need to lie to you. Please leave now while you can. It¡¯s quitete, and I don¡¯t want to make the police work overtime. But if Madam Qin wants to make headlines, then I¡¯ll have to ask the police to work overtime¡­¡± She pulled out her phone and stared at them.


    Madam Qin hadn¡¯t expected Shen Qingyue to uncover her n so quickly. She was infuriated and, seeing that Shen Qingyue was about to call the police, could only threaten, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you will face consequences sooner orter.¡±


    Shen Qingyue chuckled, ¡°Yes, everyone faces consequences! I¡¯ll be waiting for your Qin family¡¯s consequences!¡±


    Madam Qin was so infuriated that she almost copsed, but she left in anger nheless. She knew that if the police came, she would not be able to exin herself.


    Chen Ying looked at Shen Qingyue and said, ¡°How did I not notice before that the Qin family have such a talent for self-delusion? They only believe what they want to believe and automatically block out everything else. Are they delusional? We should have called the police earlier and made her headline news!¡±


    Shen Qingyue patted her and said, ¡°I¡¯m used to it. That¡¯s just the way they are.


    You can¡¯t reason with them. You should get some sleep.¡±


    Madam Qin went straight back to the hospital, but at the same time, Gu Xiao continued to track her. She could not believe she wouldn¡¯t find something to use against Shen Qingyue!


    In the hospital room, Wei Jiu¡¯er was feeding Qin Zhen some porridge in small spoonfuls. When she saw Madam Qin arrive, he opened his mouth and called out, ¡°Mom.¡±


    Hearing her son¡¯s dry voice, Madam Qin¡¯s eyes immediately welled up with tears. ¡°How do you feel? Is it still painful?¡±


    ¡°Not painful.¡± Qin Zhen needed a lot of blood transfusions, indicating that his wounds were numerous and deep. There was no way he wouldn¡¯t be in pain after just one day.


    Madam Qin naturally understood that her son wasforting her. It made her feel even worse.


    After Wei Jiu¡¯er finished feeding him, she stood up and said, ¡°I¡¯ll take care of these dishes. Auntie, you stay with Zhen.¡± Her eyes were red, and she looked fragile.


    Madam Qin agreed, and after she left, Qin Zhen asked, ¡°Has Jiu¡¯er been taking care of me all day today?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Madam Qin exined what Wei Jiu¡¯er had done to save him, and finally hesitated before saying, ¡°If you still want to marry her when you¡¯re better, then go ahead. Mom won¡¯t interfere anymore.¡±


    Qin Zhen had argued with his mother more than once before, wanting to marry Wei Jiu¡¯er. But now that his mother finally agreed, he hesitated. He imagined his wedding with Wei Jiu¡¯er, but the bride¡¯s face turned into Shen Qingyue¡¯s. It was their wedding scene, the scene where they were supposed to be together¡­


    Perhaps it had been a long time since he spoke, but Madam Qin called out,


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?¡±


    Qin Zhen snapped back to reality instantly. ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­¡±


    ¡°Where does it hurt? You must tell me,¡± Madam Qin said anxiously, then became angry. ¡°Shen Qingyue is truly heartless. I even thought of getting you two back together! But she actually harmed you. When you return to thepany, you mustn¡¯t let her off!¡±


    Qin Zhen hesitated. ¡°Shen Qingyue caused the car ident?¡±


    ¡°Who else could it be if not her? I went to see her today, and she still denies it, pretending to be innocent!¡± Madam Qin became more and more furious as she thought about it..

 Chapter 127 - 127: Don’t You Want to See Qjn Zhen?

    Chapter 127: Don¡¯t You Want to See Qjn Zhen?


    ¡°She wouldn¡¯t do something like this,¡± Qin Zhen tried to reassure himself, though he could not help but harbor suspicions. After all, he did not have many enemies, and the only person who seemed to want him dead was Shen Qingyue. Moreover, she had the means to do it. With her wealth, bribing a driver would be a piece of cake.


    ¡°I knew you wouldn¡¯t believe it,¡± Madam Qin sighed. ¡°I¡¯ll have Gu Xiao continue to investigate. She won¡¯t let her get away with it¡­¡±


    News of Qin Zhen¡¯s car ident quickly spread within their social circles.


    Tang Fangmo was not currently filming in a closed set. When he heard the news, he almost celebrated with fireworks, but he also worried about Shen Qingyue¡¯s condition. After all, Shen Qingyue had liked Qin Zhen for over a


    decade. If something really happened to Qin Zhen, she would have a hard time epting it, right? He had just returned to the country and hadn¡¯t scheduled any work recently, so he could afford to take some time off. He decided to pick up his little sister after work.


    Tang Fangmo wore a mask and a baseball cap, concealing himself thoroughly. It was a necessity; as an idol, without these precautions, he would surely attract a crowd of fans. That was just how captivating he was.


    He stood by his car, holding a bouquet of flowers, waiting for Shen Qingyue to finish work. Even without seeing his face, Tang Fangmo¡¯s tall, fashionable figure exuded charisma. Coupled with his presence next to a luxury car, it was enough to make passing young girls blush and skip a heartbeat.


    Shen Qingyue exited the building with her colleagues. At a nce, she recognized Tang Fangmo¡¯s car. After bidding her coworkers farewell, she walked over to the car. ¡°Brother MO, why did youe here? And with flowers?


    Is there a special asion today?¡±


    Tang Fangmo handed her the bouquet of roses and put on a show, saying,


    ¡°Flowers for a beautifuldy, what a good match. I thought I¡¯d invite Young Miss Shen for dinner. Would you do me the honor?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smelled the roses and smiled. ¡°Well, I suppose I can reluctantly ept, but no cheap restaurants, okay?¡±


    Tang Fangmo nodded yfully. He had already booked a restaurant in advance, and the two of them headed there. Once inside, he removed his mask and baseball cap. It was scorching outside, and he could not stand wearing them any longer.


    Shen Qingyue looked around and said, ¡°Are there paparazzi again today? I really don¡¯t want to have a nice dinner tonight and end up in the headlines tomorrow. I feel like I¡¯m bing a celebrity in the entertainment industry.


    What¡¯s going on with your entertainment industry? Is there no news anymore? I have some minor issues, and I end up trending¡­¡±¡® She did not really care, but it was starting to feel bothersome.


    Tang Fangmo confidently patted his chest and assured her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the security here is excellent, and ordinary people can¡¯t get in. They take this very seriously. As for you trending, I think you don¡¯t have a clear understanding of yourself. Who are you? You¡¯re the only daughter of the Shen Group¡¯s main branch, beautiful and wealthy. The attention is well-deserved.¡±


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t help butugh. However, she couldn¡¯t entirely trust his chest-pounding assurances. Thest time they both trended, he had made simr promises, and what happened? But since they were already here, she couldn¡¯t just turn back. She would make Tang Fangmo treat her to dinner, no matter what.


    After ordering their food, Tang Fangmo tentatively asked, ¡°Do you know about Qin Zhen¡¯s situation?¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised her head. ¡°You mean his car ident?¡±


    ¡°You know about it?¡± Because Shen Qingyue was acting so normal and casual, Tang Fangmo thought she might not be aware of Qin Zhen¡¯s car ident. He continued, ¡°He had a car ident, and you didn¡¯t think about visiting him? I heard it was quite serious, and they almost didn¡¯t save him¡­ But he¡¯s lucky, surviving a collision with a big truck. Trouble follows him like a shadow.¡±


    He remembered a time in the past when Qin Zhen had a fever. Shen Qingyue had found outte at night and rushed to the hospital, staying by his bedside all night. It happened to be the day he was at the Shen family, visiting Shen


    Jun. The old man had asked him to pick up Shen Qingyue and bring her home. He had rushed to the hospital and walked in on Qin Zhen angrily telling Shen Qingyue to get lost.


    It all started because Shen Qingyue identally broke a cup that had apparently been a gift from Qin Zhen¡¯s first love¡­


    Back then, if it weren¡¯t for Shen Qingyue¡¯s intervention, he would have been ready to keep Qin Zhen in the hospital for a few more days, visiting various departments like orthopedics and neurology.


    That night, after Tang Fangmo brought Shen Qingyue home, she had been worried the whole time. Her expression only improved when she received news of Qin Zhen¡¯s discharge. However, it seemed Qin Zhen¡¯s terrible behavior towards her was irrelevant. Maybe she had never loved anyone before¡­ Tang Fangmo could not understand how love could change a person.. Would it make them worry day and night, lose their appetite? Could it even tolerate their hurtful words?

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    Chapter 128: She Could Be Thinking About Something Else


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    This was how Shen Qingyue felt about Qin Zhen. At that moment, he realized that Shen Qingyue genuinely liked Qin Zhen. So even though he could not stand Qin Zhen and wanted to harm him, he chose to coexist peacefully with him.


    Because he understood very well the ce Qin Zhen held in Shen Qingyue¡¯s heart, and he did not want his sister to suffer, so he naturally took a step back.


    When Qin Zhen had his car ident this time, he immediately thought of Shen Qingyue. In fact, he was quite afraid of seeing Shen Qingyue worrying again. Unexpectedly, Shen Qingyue seemedpletely unconcerned about Qin Zhen¡¯s situation, even showing a somewhat indifferent attitude.


    Shen Qingyue answered firmly, ¡°I don¡¯t want to go.¡± She was willing to donate blood to Qin Zhen because she respected life, but it had nothing to do with Qin Zhen himself. She had no interest in him and did not want to bother with him. The matters at thepany had already kept her busy to the point where she hardly had time to think about someone irrelevant.


    Seeing that she was not being foolish, Tang Fangmo finally felt relieved, but he identally drank a bit too much. Before finishing his meal, he rushed into the restroom to vomit.


    Shen Qingyue looked at him with disdain. With such a low alcohol tolerance, he really should not drink when going out. She helped him to the door and waited for him outside the restroom.


    At this moment, a young girl came out of the women¡¯s restroom. She looked to be in her early twenties, wearing a yellow floral dress, with two braids and a small hat, and big yful eyes. She looked around cautiously and approached Shen Qingyue. She leaned in and asked softly, ¡°Sister, do you have a sanitary pad?¡±


    Since she was a girl, Shen Qingyue¡¯s bag always had a few. She replied, ¡°Yes, I do. Here you go.¡±


    The girl in the floral dress showed a relieved expression. ¡°Thank you so much!¡±


    Not long after, Tang Fangmo still hadn¡¯te out, but the girl from earlier did. She saw that Shen Qingyue hadn¡¯t left yet and came over to express her gratitude again. ¡°Sister, I really appreciate what you did earlier. Without your help, I wouldn¡¯t have known what to do.¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied casually, ¡°It was just a small favor.¡±


    The girl exchanged a few more pleasantries and was about to leave. However, when she saw the person standing behind Shen Qingyue, she smiled and called out, ¡°Brother Ming! I¡¯m here!¡±


    Shen Qingyue casually turned to look.


    She saw Chi Ming, carrying a shopping bag,ing out of the elevator.


    Their eyes met, and Chi Ming¡¯s steps hesitated for a moment, but he still walked over in this direction. When he got closer, he handed the bag to the girl next to Shen Qingyue. ¡°I bought these for you.¡±


    ¡°Already got it,¡± the girl smiled as she took the bag. ¡°It¡¯s from this sister here¡­¡±


    Through their conversation, Shen Qingyue figured out what was in the bag. So, Chi Ming was this kind to everyone? Well, he had always been a very gentle person. She pursed her lips, not saying anything, but a strange feeling welled up inside her.


    Chi Ming looked at Shen Qingyue, and the coldness in his eyes that had been there when they partedst time seemed to have softened a bit. He asked, ¡°Did youe alone?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°I came with my cousin.¡±


    Chi Ming nodded and didn¡¯t say anything more. He then looked at the girl and said, ¡°Wei Wei, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Luo Chenwei nodded, said ¡®okay¡¯, and followed him. After a while, she asked, ¡°Do you know that youngdy?¡±


    Chi Ming responded, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Luo Chenwei continued, ¡°So how do you know her? You didn¡¯t secretly get together with her behind my back, did you? Are you two together? Don¡¯t lie to me, okay? You don¡¯t seem like you have a girlfriend¡­¡±


    . I don¡¯t.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze followed the two of them until they were out of sight before she looked away.


    Tang Fangmo had vomited, and he seemed much more sober now. His face wasn¡¯t as flushed anymore. He said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Let¡¯s finish the rest of the meal at home. I¡¯ll drink some more with you.¡±


    ¡°Forget it. I don¡¯t need you to apany me,¡± Shen Qingyue said tly. ¡°Let¡¯s go home; I¡¯m full, and I¡¯m tired today.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not losing your appetite, are you? You¡¯re not still thinking about that scumbag Qin Zhen, are you?¡± Tang Fangmo was sincerely worried, practically banging his head against the ground. ¡°Little Yue, listen to your brother. Scumbags like him are no good. Don¡¯t be infatuated; there are plenty of men in this world¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not pay attention to Tang Fangmo¡¯s ramblings and did not want to engage in theories with a drunk. She thought that what she might be missing was something else.


    ¡°Brother Ming! Was that Miss Shen just now?¡± After Luo Chenwei and Chi Ming got into the car and fastened their seatbelts, Luo Chenwei suddenly remembered something and became somewhat excited. Her voice carried excitement. She had just arrived in the country today and had already met the legendary Young Miss Shen, Brother Ming¡¯s crush. How could she not be


    excited?


    Chi Ming fastened his seatbelt. ¡°Yes..¡±

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    Chapter 129: Ex-Husband


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    ¡°Are you just going to leave like this?¡± Luo Chenwei stretched her neck and looked at the man in the passenger seat. ¡°Listen to me, as a man, you shouldn¡¯t be too reserved. When you meet a woman you like, you should be shameless and brave to pursue her! You¡¯re already at a disadvantage, if you¡¯re this subtle, no matter how good-looking you are, she won¡¯t notice you. You should understand this. Weren¡¯t you ssmates with her before? You didn¡¯t develop any feelings, which proves that your silent guarding strategy doesn¡¯t work. You need to change your approach¡­¡±


    Zhang Jianci, who was driving, chuckled. ¡°Kid, do you really understand anything? Brother Ming can go out and just stand there without saying a word, and he¡¯ll still attract a bunch of girls who want to exchange contact information with him! His looks and charisma are top-notch.¡±


    ¡°Those women are shallow, not like my sister-inw, Young Miss Shen,¡± Luo Chenwei snorted. ¡°My sister-inw clearly has taste and substance. Picking a man isn¡¯t just about looks; there are plenty of good-looking people out there¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true. If she wasn¡¯t into looks, she wouldn¡¯t have fallen for someone like Qin Zhen¡­¡± Zhang Jianci stopped halfway through his sentence and quickly checked Chi Ming¡¯s expression. Seeing that Chi Ming did not react, he rxed. But he was annoyed with himself for speaking without thinking. However, Brother Ming has been acting a bit distant toward Miss Shen these past few days. It¡¯s different from being shameless. Could something have happened in the hospitalst time?


    Zhang Jianci did not dare to think further and changed the topic. ¡°By the way,


    Wei Wei, is there anything unusual happening in Country M?¡±


    ¡°A few major shareholders have been moring for Brother Ming to return and take charge, but I handled it. Nothing major. I think they¡¯ve just made a lot of money and are starting to cause trouble. They didn¡¯t make a fuss when Brother Ming was out of contact for half a year.¡± Luo Chenwei shifted the focus of the conversation. ¡°On the other hand, Wang Kaili hase to see Brother Ming a few times. I barely managed to brush her off. But that woman is smart; she¡¯ll probably figure out that Brother Ming has news soon and has returned to the country. She¡¯ll definitelye after him.¡±


    Chi Ming, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly said, ¡°Stop her, don¡¯t let her near me!¡±


    Luo Chenwei nodded and replied, ¡°Understood.¡±


    After returning home, Shen Qingyue quickly washed up and went to sleep. When she woke up the next morning, she and Tang Fangmo were once again trending on social media. Along with that, there were photos of her and Chi Ming chatting in the hallway.


    Netizens automatically imagined a melodramatic love story between them, marketing ounts sought to grab attention and generate traffic, intentionally steering the conversation in that direction. As a result, the trending topic gained even more momentum.


    Shen Qingyue looked at the messages on her phone, feeling both exasperated and amused. She knew that Tang Fangmo¡¯s assurances were worthless!


    [I also want to be the female lead in a drama! Sigh, it¡¯s another day of envying rich women!]


    [Wasn¡¯t there news yesterday that Qin Zhen was hospitalized due to a car ident? Does Shen Qingyue really not care about her former husband at all?]


    [Why should she care about her ex-husband? Seriously, if she cared, would he still be an ex-husband? A proper ex should stay out of sight, like they¡¯re dead.]


    [Suddenly, I¡¯m picturing Qin Zhen, wrapped up like a mummy in the hospital, seeing his ex-wife with another man¡­ Although it¡¯s hical, it¡¯s kind of funny.]


    [Thinking about it, when he went out with his lover, he probably didn¡¯t think about his ex-wife, did he?]


    Qin Zhen had just finished his examination and was feeling sore all over as he was moved back to his bed. He was already in a bad mood when he picked up his phone to distract himself, only to be greeted by a link sent by Ling Bing¡¯er.


    Clicking on it, he saw the pictures of Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming.


    Qin Zhen almost threw his phone in anger. He was hospitalized, narrowly escaping death, and this woman did not care about him at all. She was out there with someone else¡­ He swiped and scrolled a couple of times, bing increasingly agitated. In frustration, he tossed the phone aside. Unfortunately, he miscalcted the force, and it slid off the bed,nding on the floor. Wei Jiu¡¯er and Ling Bing¡¯er happened to enter the room with breakfast at that moment.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er noticed the phone on the floor and hurriedly picked it up. ¡°Did your phone just fall? Are you okay? Does your hand still hurt?¡± She nced at the still-active screen. It was Shen Qingyue¡¯s trending topic. Suddenly, her grip on the phone tightened.


    Qin Zhen, preupied with the trending posts about Shen Qingyue, did not notice her reaction. He absentmindedly replied, ¡°It fell by ident, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er, seemingly oblivious to Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s expression, sat down beside


    Qin Zhen and said, ¡°Brother, I heard you almost didn¡¯t make it this time.. It was


    Sister Jiu¡¯er who donated blood and saved your life, right?¡±

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    Chapter 130: Only Then Did He Know What Was Missing


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    Since thest business banquet, Qin Zhen¡¯s patience with Ling Bing¡¯er had beenpletely exhausted. His growing aversion was evident as he responded to her words with a curt ¡®Hmm¡¯.


    Ling Bing¡¯er could naturally sense his mood and, upon ncing at Wei Jiu¡¯er, she hesitated. Wei Jiu¡¯er gave her an encouraging look.


    Ling Bing¡¯er had no choice but to muster up some courage and speak, ¡°Brother, I heard from Aunt that she agrees to your marriage with Jiu¡¯er. So, what are your ns?¡± Today, Wei Jiu¡¯er had asked her to inquire about their marriage in a roundabout way, and she had no intention of doing so. After all, she was well aware of Qin Zhen¡¯s current displeasure toward her. However, she could not ignore the fact that if Wei Jiu¡¯er became her sister-inw, she would need her assistance in many ways, so she reluctantly came.


    Qin Zhen did not answer her question directly but instead turned to Wei Jiu¡¯er and asked, ¡°Did you ask her to talk to me about this?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er hadn¡¯t expected Qin Zhen to be so perceptive. Her face turned pale, and she bit her lip, her eyes welling up with tears. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t. I didn¡¯t know that Bing¡¯er wasing to talk about this¡­¡± She hadn¡¯t anticipated that Qin


    Zhen would no longer trust her in such trivial matters. It seemed that bringing Ling Bing¡¯er here had been a misstep.


    Ling Bing¡¯er quickly chimed in, ¡°I came here on my own, it has nothing to do with Sister Jiu¡¯er. I just couldn¡¯t help but ask a few questions when I heard Aunt had softened her stance¡­


    After hearing their exnations, Qin Zhen simply said, ¡°Let¡¯s discuss this again after I¡¯m discharged.¡±


    Both of them nodded and did not dare to say anything further.


    Due to the Project Suburb One project, the stock of the Shen Corporation had been on the rise for a while. However, Shen Qingyue was not particrly delighted. Given the current financial strength of the Shen Corporation, fully acquiring the Project Suburb One project was proving to be a bit challenging. So, from the moment they won the bid until now, she had been searching for potential partners.


    In theory, the Project Suburb One project is a guaranteed profit, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that it should be a target for majorpanies topete for. However, it¡¯s been almost a month now, and many interested parties seem to have gone silent one by one.


    Shen Qingyue asked someone to inquire and only then did she find out that it was the doing of the Qin Group. She never expected Qin Zhen to be causing trouble even while in the hospital. She hadn¡¯tpeted with him back then, and it turns out he was lying in ambush all along. So the blood she had drawn earlier had truly gone to waste.


    After receiving this information. Shen Qingvue did not hesitate and


    immediately went to the hospital where Qin Zhen was staying.


    It was a private hospital, and Qin Zhen was in the VIP ward, so the relevant information was kept strictly confidential. She had to exert some effort to get there.


    A young nurse recognized Shen Qingyue and knew she was the one who had donated blood to Qin Zhen that day. She felt a twinge of sympathy and asked, ¡°Miss Shen, are you here to see Mr. Qin?¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°Yes, can you please tell me which room he¡¯s in? I need to speak with him.¡±


    After a moment of thought, the nurse discreetly told her.


    Shen Qingyue thanked her and, when she reached the door of the ward, she saw Qin Zhen half-lying down, dealing with some work. She tapped on the ss, made eye contact with Qin Zhen, and then walked in.


    Now, she could see Qin Zhen clearly. His head was wrapped in bandages, his face was pale, and there wereyers of bandages around his chest. Because his hospital gown was not buttoned up all the way, some of the bandages were exposed.


    Shen Qingyue had known Qin Zhen for over a decade but had never seen him so vulnerable. In the past, she might have teared up at the sight of him. But now, her eyes were calm, like a tranquil pond.


    Qin Zhen hadn¡¯t been in a good mood for the past few days. He could not sleep at night due to the pain from his injuries, and he had to keep an eye on thepany¡¯s urgent matters. It had been a long time since he faced such difficulties. Thest time was when the Qin Group almost went bankrupt.


    For some inexplicable reason, seeing Shen Qingyue made him forget all these emotions in an instant. During this time in the hospital, he had felt like something was missing, and now that Shen Qingyue was here, he finally realized what it was.


    For the past decade or so, except for the summer vacation after their high school graduation, every time he was sick, Shen Qingyue would be there to take care of him.


    But this time, she wasn¡¯t.


    For so many days, she hadn¡¯t even said a word of greeting. She hadpletely excluded him from her life. She was ruthless, able to let go so easily. The speed at which she had let go even made him wonder how genuine her feelings for him had been back then.


    A bitter emotion welled up in his heart, and it hurt even more than his physical injuries.. He watched as Shen Qingyue approached the bedside and couldn¡¯t help but make a sarcastic remark, ¡°Visiting a patient empty-handed? Is the


    Shen family going bankrupt?¡±

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    Chapter 131: Keep Your Mouth Shut


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    Shen Qingyue was straightforward, ¡°I didn¡¯te to visit you.¡± There was no need for false pleasantries between her and Qin Zhen.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s slightly improved mood plummeted instantly. ¡°Do you have something to discuss?¡±


    Shen Qingyue got straight to the point, ¡°Qin Corporation has been interfering with a project of Shen Corporationtely. I can¡¯t recall doing anything to offend you recently, so why would you block my financial path? Business should be a two-way street; there¡¯s no need for such trouble. Does it make sense for you to harm others without benefiting yourself?


    ¡°I haven¡¯t¡­¡± Qin Zhen began but suddenly remembered something. He couldn¡¯t handle this matter conveniently at the hospital, so he delegated some of his authority to his mother. He recalled his mother¡¯s suspicion that Shen Qingyue might be behind the car ident. ¡°This matter should be my mother¡¯s doing.¡±


    Shen Qingyue recalled the previous incident when Madam Qin hade to her home to question her about the car ident. She could not fathom how someone so thoughtless could manage a corporation and not be sidelined by others. She might not consider herself exceptionally wise, but she was certainly more capable than Madam Qin, right? Shen Qingyue was at a loss for words and, after a moment of silence, asked, ¡°Can you make her stop?¡±


    In reality, she had other ways to deal with this, but this was the quickest. Besides, she had donated a considerable amount of blood to save Qin Zhen¡¯s life, so she felt this request was not unreasonable.


    Qin Zhen was about to agree when Shen Qingyue¡¯s phone rang. She nced at it and saw that it was Chi Ming. She said, ¡°Sorry, I need to take this call.¡±


    She walked to the window and answered, ¡°What¡¯s wrong¡­ I¡¯m at the hospital right now, not very convenient to chat¡­¡±


    Chi Ming remained silent for a few seconds, then asked, ¡°Visiting your grandfather? Or Qin Zhen?¡±


    ¡°Qin Zhen¡­ It¡¯s not exactly a visit, I¡¯m looking for him to-


    ¡°Well, you go ahead and do what you need to do.¡± Shen Qingyue was interrupted by Chi Ming before she could finish her sentence.


    After ending the call, Shen Qingyue stared at the disconnected phone in a daze. She suddenly remembered that when Qin Zhen had just had the ident, she had fainted from anemia, and Chi Ming¡¯s attitude in the hospital room at that time was somewhat simr to his current tone¡­


    Qin Zhen, seeing her lost in thought after the call, asked with a deep gaze, ¡°Who was that?¡±


    Shen Qingyue gathered her thoughts and returned to the bedside, casually saying, ¡°Chi Ming.¡± She did not see any need to hide this matter.


    Upon hearing that name, Qin Zhen¡¯s face turnedpletely dark. ¡°You¡¯ve been having a great time while I¡¯ve been in the hospital, haven¡¯t you?¡± He was in the hospital, and Shen Qingyue hated him so much that she probably cheered every day, right? And she was probably spending all her time with Chi Ming, wasn¡¯t she? Qin Zhen¡¯s hand on the bed tightened abruptly.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s previous response had been offhand; she did not think there was any need to continue the conversation with Qin Zhen. ¡°Let¡¯s get back to our previous topic¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen interrupted her. ¡°I can¡¯t help you. Doesn¡¯t Chi Ming like to meddle in your affairs? You lie in bed with him, so why bothering to me?¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s face also turned unpleasant. ¡°You should watch your words!¡±


    Qin Zhen was so angry that his whole body trembled, and it seemed like his wound might have reopened, as blood began to seep out. ¡°You¡¯ve had an abortion, and you want me to watch my words? Why don¡¯t you take a look at what you¡¯ve done¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at him, frowned, and thought about calling a nurse. However, from the way he looked, he seemed to consider her presence unnecessary. She simply said, ¡°I¡¯ve already exined this to you. I was handling the paperwork for someone else¡­ Ah, forget it! I shouldn¡¯t havee today. Rest assured, I won¡¯t bother you anymore, Mr. Qin.¡±


    She had been naive, thinking that if she donated blood to save him, he might show some gratitude and help her this time. But how could she forget that despite everything she had done for him before, he had never shown any mercy? What was a little blood to him? If it weren¡¯t for her reverence for life, saving him would have been pointless. She thought she had let go, but Qin Zhen was, after all, a CEO, and she shouldn¡¯t have been so childish.


    Shen Qingyue did not linger and left the hospital room directly.


    As soon as she stepped out, she ran into Wei Jiu¡¯er, who hade to visit.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er saw her and immediately put on a guarded expression. ¡°What are you here for?¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at her without answering and walked away.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er felt uneasy in her heart and entered the hospital room. Seeing that Qin Zhen¡¯s face did not look good, she worriedly asked, ¡°Zhen, what did Shen Qingyue say to you?¡±


    Qin Zhen shouted angrily, ¡°Don¡¯t even mention that woman!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was startled by his tone, but she felt relieved. It seemed that Shen Qingyue had another conflict with Qin Zhen, and this matter was unlikely to be exposed. However, she wasn¡¯t so sure about the future. She needed to hurry up and proceed with her marriage to Qin Zhen..

 Chapter 132 - 132: The Teddy Bear Was Blameless

    Chapter 132: The Teddy Bear Was meless


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    After leaving the hospital, Shen Qingyue received a call from the Old


    Residence¡¯s butler, who informed her that there was a water leak in her room and asked her to return to check if any valuable items were damaged. Recently, she had been living in an apartment for the convenience of taking care of her grandfather, so she had moved most of her belongings there, leaving very little at the Old Residence. However, she suddenly remembered the small box she had kept under her bed for over a decade, which contained her teddy bear.


    It was a guardian spirit given to her by a young man with a half-golden mask when she was a child. Although she had divorced Qin Zhen by now, that item was still a cherished possession of hers. Even if its owner had gone astray, the teddy bear was meless.


    Upon her return to the Old Residence, the Xu family was having a meal, but they all gathered in the hall when they heard that Shen Qingyue had returned. Since Shen Da had been detained and hadn¡¯t returned home, only the three of them remained in the house.


    Seeing Shen Qingyue, their faces turned grim. Xu Fengzhi was the first to question her, ¡°Who let you in? You put your cousin in jail and still have the audacity toe back!¡±


    Shen Qingyue chuckled, ¡°If my own cousin can dare to harm his uncle, why can¡¯t Ie in? Besides, I¡¯ll remind you, this is my home!¡±


    Xu Fengzhi shouted, ¡°Butler! Throw this ungrateful wretch out! I don¡¯t want to see her!¡±


    However, no one moved.


    Xu Fengzhi felt as though she had been pped in the face, her chest heaving with anger. She red at Shen Qingyue, whose smiling face seemed even more irritating. ¡°You all won¡¯t listen to me, huh? Tomorrow, I¡¯ll rece every single one of you!¡± Then, she turned to her two children and ordered, ¡°Shen Yiyan, Shen Qingxue, are you both blind? Get Shen Qingyue out of here!¡±


    Shen Yiyan and Shen Qingxue also harbored deep resentment towards Shen Qingyue. Upon their mother¡¯smand, they immediately moved to take action.


    The butler and several other servants stepped forward, shielding Shen Qingyue from their advance.


    The butler stood straight, ¡°This old mansion belongs to Old Master Shen and Young Miss Shen Qingxue, not to you. You are just temporarily staying here, so please remember your ce.¡±


    Shen Qingxue¡¯s voice sharpened, ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this!? You¡¯re just a servant. Why do you have the audacity to talk to us like this? Don¡¯t forget who pays your sry!¡±


    The butler replied, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s Mr. Shen Jun.¡±


    Shen Qingxue was infuriated by his attitude. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t wait until tomorrow.


    Let¡¯s kick out these freeloaders right now!¡±


    Xu Fengzhi, also consumed by anger, nodded immediately and ordered the butler and other servants, ¡°All of you, get out now! None of you are allowed to set foot here again!¡±


    Shen Qingyue remained calm andposed, saying, ¡°On the property deed of this Old Residence, it¡¯s written under my grandfather¡¯s name. If I were to call the police now and report your unauthorized entry into a private property, it would hold up. You¡¯ve been here for just a few days while my grandfather and I were away, and you think this ce belongs to you? Dream on.¡±


    Xu Fengzhi, in a malicious tone, retorted, ¡°The Old Master did say he would give us this house!¡±


    Shen Qingyue, still appearing unruffled, responded, ¡°You also said it yourself, my grandfather said such a thing before. Shen Da dared to harm my grandfather, and you still think you can have the house? If it weren¡¯t for me being busy recently and not wanting to bother with you, did you really think you coulde and go freely here? Well, today I¡¯m back, and I¡¯ll just clean up the trash.¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at the steward. ¡°Butler, escort them out. The police officers are quite busy, so we won¡¯t trouble them for now. But if anyone refuses to leave, then we¡¯ll have to call them. After all, we arew-abiding citizens.¡±


    The butler nodded, ¡°Understood, Young Miss Shen.¡±


    Several security guards then surrounded Xu Fengzhi¡¯s family.


    Xu Fengzhi, in frustration, said, ¡°I am the mistress here! If you dare to touch me, I¡¯ll have you all fired!¡±


    The butler wore a cold expression and did not bother wasting words. If it weren¡¯t for the Old Master being in the hospitaltely and not wanting to disturb his rest, he would have expelled these people long ago. ¡°Please cooperate.¡±


    ¡°You want to kick us out and expect us to cooperate?¡± Xu Fengzhiughed in anger and pushed the butler. ¡°I won¡¯t cooperate. Tryying a finger on me!¡±


    She did not believe Shen Qingyue would dare to call the police. The Shen family wouldn¡¯t want to lose face, would they?


    The butler quickly regained his bnce. Seeing Xu Fengzhi¡¯sck of cooperation, he had no choice but to use force.


    ¡°So be it.¡± He signaled to several security guards, and they apprehended Xu Fengzhi¡¯s family and escorted them outside. Soon, the shouts and curses of Xu Fengzhi were cut off as they were thrown out..

 Chapter 133 - 133: Don’t You Remember?

    Chapter 133: Don¡¯t You Remember?


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    Without any interference from outsiders, Shen Qingyue lifted her leg and headed upstairs. She asked the butler, ¡°My room has been unupied since Grandfather was hospitalized. How did it suddenly start leaking?¡±


    ¡°Miss Qingxue sneaked into your room this afternoon when we weren¡¯t paying attention, and we don¡¯t know exactly what she did. By the time we discovered it, the water had already leaked outside¡­¡± the butler replied, clearly troubled. Without the Old Master¡¯s intervention, there was little he could say to Shen


    Qingxue¡¯s family. After all, the Old Master ced great importance on family. Miss Qingyue had always followed Qin Zhen wholeheartedly, and the house had been quiet and empty. Regardless of what Shen Qingxue¡¯s family had in mind, the Old Master was surrounded by these people¡­


    Shen Qingyue nodded and walked to the door of her room, pushing it open. She saw that the umted water on the wooden floor had already been cleaned up, leaving dark stains behind. She walked to the side of the bed, bent down, and took out a small box from underneath.


    The box was quite old, showing signs of cracks and had absorbed some water. She opened it and found that the stuffed teddy bear inside was soaked. She wrung out the water from the bear and left it to dry on the balcony. She remained silent for a while.


    Shen Qingyue spent the night at the old house and woke up the next morning to find the teddy bear had dried. However, the teddy bear had been around for too long, and this soaking had taken its toll. The fabric couldn¡¯t withstand it, and there were signs of detachment at the connection between the bear¡¯s head and body.


    Shen Qingyue found some thread and sewed it back together.


    In the morning, Xu Fengzhi came with some people to cause trouble again but was once again stopped outside. There was no reasoning with such people, and


    Shen Qingyue did not bother to engage. Since it was the weekend, and Shen Qingyue rarely took a break, she did not go to the office in the morning and went directly to the apartment.


    Seeing her holding the teddy bear, Chen Ying asked, ¡°You went back to the Old Residence just to get this thing?¡±


    Shen Qingyue closed the door and replied, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Chen Ying was puzzled, ¡°Does this thing hold any special meaning for you? It¡¯s in such bad shape, why are you keeping it?¡±


    Shen Qingyue froze. Any special meaning? There used to be. During the days when she had a one-sided love for Qin Zhen, this teddy bear was her spiritual sce. Every time she saw this teddy bear, it would remind her of the boy who had held her in his arms ten years ago on a gloomy rainy day. As she reminisced, her affection for Qin Zhen would slowly grow, bing harder to contain and let go of.


    Once again, Shen Qingyue suddenly realized that she didn¡¯t love the Qin Zhen who treated her coldly every day, but rather the young man who had apanied her through the lows of life. Or perhaps, she was pursuing that warmth from the past, a ray of light she had idealized.


    However, despite chasing for so many years, she had never been able to recapture that feeling. And in the previous life, she had paid a price for it.


    She pinched the round ears of the teddy bear and muttered to herself, ¡°It used to be there, but now it¡¯s gone.¡±


    Chen Ying could not understand what she meant, but seeing Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression, she did not inquire further. ¡°I¡¯m going downstairs to buy breakfast. What would you like to eat?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not hungry¡­ I have to go out soon.¡± Shen Qingyue thought for a moment and decided not to dy any longer.


    Chen Ying was puzzled. ¡°Where are you going? You just got back.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice was calm and steady. ¡°To the hospital.¡± She wanted to return this teddy bear to Qin Zhen. He had once said that this teddy bear would stand in for him in protecting her. However, he had be the person who hurt her the most. Now that she had let go, it was time to say a final goodbye. There was no need to keep this thing anymore.


    When Shen Qingyue arrived at the hospital, Wei Jiu¡¯er and Qin Zhen were having breakfast. She had encountered Wei Jiu¡¯er both times she came, probably because she was there to care for him at the bedside all day.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was wary when she saw Shen Qingyue again, but with Qin Zhen present, she did not show it. She put on her usual fake smile. ¡°Are you here to see Zhen?¡±


    Shen Qingyue had never liked to y along with her insincerity. ¡°Yes. I have something to discuss with him. Could you step out for a moment?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s smile stiffened for a moment as she nced at Qin Zhen.


    Qin Zhen also said, ¡°You can go.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er gritted her teeth, didn¡¯t say anything, and obediently left.


    As the door to the ward closed, Qin Zhen looked at Shen Qingyue with a pale face, devoid of any hint of a smile. ¡°What are you here for today? I remember someone boasting about noting to see me¡­¡±


    ¡°I came today for something else, otherwise, I really wouldn¡¯t havee to see you.¡± Shen Qingyue said, taking a small teddy bear out of her bag. ¡°I thought about it, and I feel like I should return this to you. Whether you throw it away or do whatever you want with it, it¡¯s up to you.¡±


    Qin Zhen furrowed his brow slightly. ¡°What is this?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was taken aback. ¡°You¡­ don¡¯t remember?¡±


    Qin Zhen was clueless.. ¡°Remember what?¡±

 Chapter 134 - 134: Wrong, Completely Wrong

    Chapter 134: Wrong, Completely Wrong


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    Shen Qingyue suddenly felt somewhat ridiculous. Qin Zhen actually didn¡¯t remember. The memories she had cherished for so many years turned out to be just a solo performance for her alone. After a while, she spoke again, her throat a bit dry, ¡°You made this with your own hands, and you don¡¯t remember?¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Qin Zhen was bewildered by Shen Qingyue¡¯s inexplicable words. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m the kind of person who does crafts? And make a teddy bear with my own hands?¡±


    ¡°You can¡¯t do crafts?¡± Shen Qingyue looked at him in shock, as if she was seeing


    Qin Zhen for the first time. ¡°You can¡¯t do crafts? How is that possible¡­ then, on


    May 11th, ten years ago, did you stay at the Qin family¡¯s estate in the suburbs?¡±


    Qin Zhen frowned, ¡°Who remembers something so far in the past¡­ But ten years ago, that year, I was quite busy. I went to the neighboring province to participate in a mathpetition, came back and stayed for a few days, and then went into closed training again. Even during those few days I was back, I stayed at the old Qin family mansion¡­¡±


    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re not mistaking me for someone else?¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s words struck Shen Qingyue like a bolt from the blue, making her suddenly realize something.


    From the previous life to this one, over more than a decade, she had always had a doubt. Why did the boy who had given her so much warmth suddenly be so indifferent when they met again? But at that time, she didn¡¯t pay attention to those details. She thought it was just that the boy had grown up and be shy¡­ It was a youthful infatuation, and she had no time to consider anything else.


    She only remembered that he had taught her how to make flower crowns, called her a princess¡­ He was the first to rush out to protect her when she was bullied¡­ He stood silently behind her when her parents¡¯ anniversary came, apanying her on a long, long walk¡­ When she cried loudly, he gently patted her head and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m here.¡±


    In fact, she had wondered why Qin Zhen wasn¡¯t as gentle as he used to be, but she had never imagined that the warm-hearted boy from her childhood was not him at all? In that case, her previous life was truly aplete joke!


    Qin Zhen noticed that her expression had be strange. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue snapped back to reality, looked deeply into his face, and did not say anything. She silently put the stuffed bear back into her bag, and turned and walked away.


    Qin Zhen looked at her wooden back, and an inexplicable unease arose in his heart, as if something hadpletely disappeared at this moment.


    He sat in a daze for a moment, and Wei Jiu¡¯er pushed the door open again and asked, ¡°Zhen, what did Qingyue say to you?¡±


    ¡°Some inexplicable things,¡± Oin Zhen replied as hey down, carefully pondering Shen Qingyue¡¯s words from earlier. She seemed to have mistaken a young man from ten years ago for him. Who was the person that she had remembered for so long? If he remembered correctly, Shen Qingyue suddenly had a good impression of him when he returned from a mathpetition ten years ago. At that time, he had thought it was another one of his fangirls¡­


    So, the reality waspletely different. Shen Qingyue had mistaken him for the young man from her memories, the one she originally liked, that unnamed young man. He was a substitute¡­


    Thinking about this, Qin Zhen¡¯s breath hitched, and his chest felt as if it were weighed down by a massive stone, heavy and suffocating. Should he have epted that teddy bear earlier?


    When she came out of the hospital, Shen Qingyue still looked somewhat dazed. Although she had let go of her feelings for Qin Zhen, the sudden realization that she had been liking the wrong person for over a decade was a heavy blow.


    It was all wrong,pletely wrong. She closed her eyes and suppressed the surging emotions. But even if she had mistaken the person, what could she do now? It was all in the past. That person, she had mistaken him at the beginning, which proved that she couldn¡¯t find the real one¡­


    At this moment, she received a message from Yu Zhuang, saying that Great Wall Construction was willing to participate in the cooperative construction of Project Suburb One and asked her to return to thepany immediately.


    Previously, the investments made by Changcheng Construction in several projects of the Shen Group had not yet generated profits, so it was surprising that they were reaching out to her again for further cooperation. When she returned to thepany, Chen Jiang, the special assistant of Changcheng Construction, was already waiting for her in the meeting room.


    Shen Qingyue walked in with a professional smile on her face. ¡°Assistant Chen,


    I apologize for keeping you waiting.¡±


    Chen Jiang had a pair of gold-rimmed sses on his nose and was polite. ¡°No problem, I just arrived myself.¡±


    Shen Qingyue took a seat opposite Chen Jiang. ¡°I heard that President Chi is here too. Why don¡¯t I see him?¡±


    ¡°President Chi went to the restroom and will be back shortly,¡± Chen Jiang got to the point, ¡°President Chi is very interested in the construction project of


    Suburb One.. Would Miss Shen be willing to give us a chance to cooperate?¡±

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    Chapter 135: The Eldest Young Master¡¯s Own Business


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    ¡°Being favored by President Chi is our honor, and naturally, I cannot refuse. However¡­¡± Shen Qingyue hesitated for a moment and still asked the following question, ¡°Your investment in the Shen family¡¯s project, President Chi, is it solely for profit, out of pity, or for some other reason? In fact¡­¡±


    Chen Jiang was slightly surprised, not expecting Shen Qingyue to ask such a question. Just as he did not know how to respond, a familiar male voice came from outside the door.


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s for profit.¡±


    Shen Qingyue turned to look and indeed saw Chi Ming.


    He walked up to her and looked down at her, saying, ¡°I appear here, and you don¡¯t seem surprised at all.¡±


    Shen Qingyue had an indifferent expression on her face. ¡°What¡¯s there to be surprised about? Young Master Chi doesn¡¯t like the family business and has started his own venture. What¡¯s there to be surprised about?¡± She had suspected that Chi Ming was venturing out on his own, and now that it was confirmed, there was no need to be too surprised.


    She put on a serious look and asked again, ¡°Why did you invest in this project? I believe we have a personal rtionship, but the way you¡¯re handling this might not sit well with the board of directors, right?¡± If it was her project, regardless of the returns, Chi Ming would invest the full amount. Even if it wasn¡¯t Chi¡¯s family¡¯s project, it would still be Chi Ming¡¯s. His indifference raised some questions about how she should reciprocate. Or rather, she couldn¡¯t reciprocate¡­


    ¡°I¡¯ve already answered this question earlier,¡± Chi Ming replied calmly. ¡°Businessmen seek profit, and I¡¯ve simply seen the potential for high returns in this project, just like any other business endeavor. Project Suburb One has value in my eyes.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue felt somewhat relieved. She already owed him enough, and she did not want to ept any more charity from him. Once the project was up and running, it would generate significant ie, and if he took his share of the profits, she would not owe him anything.


    After an hour of discussion, they temporarily settled some basic matters, with the details to be worked out in a contractter.


    Chi Ming and Chen Jiang prepared to leave, and Shen Qingyue went downstairs to see them off.


    As they reached the parking lot, Chen Jiang noticed that their car¡¯s tire was t, and after examining it for a while, he looked quite embarrassed. ¡°President Chi, our tire is t. It seems like it¡¯s been punctured.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Chi Ming¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, ¡°Contact Zhang Jianci and have him drive over.¡±


    Chen Jiang nodded and took out his phone.


    Shen Qingyue, out of politeness, said, ¡°I¡¯m also getting off work. How about I give you a ride back?¡±


    She was just being polite, but she did not expect Chi Ming to actually agree,


    ¡°That would be great.¡±


    Shen Qingyue thought to herself, looking at Chi Ming¡¯s smiling eyes, that he was doing it on purpose. Ignoring her a few days ago and acting like this today¡­ She could only respond, ¡°No trouble at all.¡±


    Chen Jiang courteously opened the back door of the car to make room for their boss.


    Half an hourter, they arrived at their destination.


    Chi Ming did not immediately get out of the car, ¡°Want toe up and sit for a while?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was about to decline, but Chi Ming continued, ¡°I bought some new candies from Country A. It¡¯s the one you said was deliciousst time.


    They¡¯vee up with new vors.¡±


    The words of refusal on Shen Qingyue¡¯s lips were swallowed back. How should she put it? If it weren¡¯t for her being physically fine, she would really suspect if there was something addictive in those candies. They were indeed very delicious¡­


    ¡°No trouble at all.¡± Shen Qingyue followed Chi Ming upstairs and realized that Chen Jiang had already left. He was quite the efficient assistant¡­


    Entering the room, Chi Ming handed her a few small bottles filled with colorful candies, ¡°These are all newly produced.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Shen Qingyue could not wait and immediately ate one. It was sweet and fragrant, as if it had cured all the fatigue of the day. She put the remaining candies in her bag and was about to take her leave.


    Chi Ming added, ¡°How about having dinner together? I¡¯m hungry.¡±


    Shen Qingyue found it hard to refuse, took some of his imported candies, and agreed. In fact, one of the reasons was that she was genuinely craving Chi Ming¡¯s culinary skills, which could rival those of a restaurant chef.


    After dinner, it was alreadypletely dark outside. She did not let Chi Ming drive her and went downstairs alone. While walking, she couldn¡¯t resist eating another piece of candy. Just as she was enjoying the sweetness, she looked up and saw several bodyguards standing next to her car, with a wheelchair in the middle.


    Instantly, the sweetness in her mouth turned bitter.


    Frowning, Shen Qingyue walked over, ¡°President Qin, what is this supposed to be? Are you a stalker? I can call the police! Stay away from my car¡­.¡±

 Chapter 136 - 136: Don’t Tell Me You’ve Fallen for Me

    Chapter 136: Don¡¯t Tell Me You¡¯ve Fallen for Me


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    Shen Qingyue had long noticed a car following her from behind but did not pay much attention, thinking it was just coincidental. However, now that she saw Qin Zhen, she understood. He was still recovering from a serious illness, covered in bandages, and yet he had managed to leave the hospital to track her. He must be a lunatic, right?


    Qin Zhen had originally only wanted to ask Shen Qingyue about the matter of the teddy bear. He hadn¡¯t expected to find her entering Chi Ming¡¯s house, and staying there for over two hours. He did not answer her question, pushed past his bodyguards, and waited until they were all far away before he asked in a low voice, ¡°Have you and Chi Ming officially started dating?


    Besides this reason, he could not think of any other exnation for why Shen Qingyue had entered Chi Ming¡¯s house and stayed there for so long. What had they been doing for two hours? Thinking of a certain possibility, he felt his chest tighten, as if he couldn¡¯t breathe.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes were distant. ¡°Is that any of your business?¡±


    Qin Zhen tightened his hand on the wheelchair and asked again, ¡°What were you doing with Chi Ming upstairs just now? You¡­¡±


    If it were in the past, Shen Qingyue might have made a sarcastic remark, but now, after realizing that she had mistaken someone for decades and had been fooled by this scoundrel for a lifetime, she wished she could have knocked herself blind in the past. Why would she be willing to say more? She nced at the car behind Qin Zhen. ¡°You¡¯re blocking my car, move it.¡±


    Qin Zhen did not move and his face grew even darker. He demanded, ¡°Did you sleep with him? Did you? Otherwise, why won¡¯t you answer? Are you feeling guilty?¡±


    Shen Qingyue hadn¡¯t expected Qin Zhen to ask such an inappropriate question. She tugged at her lips and sneered, ¡°Didn¡¯t you think I had an abortion with him before? So, you¡¯re asking whether we did that?¡±


    Qin Zhen knew that Shen Qingyue was deliberately provoking him, but he couldn¡¯t control the anger in his heart. Anyway, in front of him, Shen Qingyue had indeed juste out of Chi Mings house. He stared at her fiercely, his eyes filled with a terrifying hostility, and ordered in a harsh voice, ¡°Shen Qingyue, I forbid you from having any further contact with Chi Ming! No matter what you did before, cut it off now!¡±


    ¡°Who are you to give me orders?¡± Shen Qingyue chuckled. ¡°We divorced a long time ago, we have no rtionship anymore. You can have a good time with your beautiful young girl, and I¡¯ll be with my handsome guy. It¡¯s none of your business. What¡¯s wrong, did the ident affect your brain? Spewing nonsense.¡±


    She and him indeed have no rtionship anymore. asionally, she would recall the past, and her heart would ache because of the memories of the young man who once warmed her heart. Now that she knew that young man wasn¡¯t him, that bit of obsession in her heart naturally dissipated.


    Hearing Shen Qingyue repeatedly talking about giving up, it felt like something had pricked his heart. He grabbed her hand forcefully, his eyes full of anger, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you were once my wife, and now you can¡¯t have any involvement with other men! ¡±


    ¡°You said it yourself, I was ¡®once¡¯ your wife. So what right do you have to meddle in my affairs now?¡± Shen Qingyue was mindful of his injuries and did not immediately break free from his grip, fearing he might cling to her. ¡°Mr. Qin, I¡¯m a straightforward person. I understand your injuries haven¡¯t healed yet, but I hope you can also restrain yourself. Don¡¯t force me to take action!¡±


    Qin Zhen did not care about this threat at all. He still tightly held her hand, as if he wanted to crush her wrist. ¡°I¡¯m telling you not to contact Chi Ming again.


    Do you understand?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s wrist hurt, and she had already given him a warning. She did not want to pretend anymore. She forcefully shook off his hand and pushed him aside along with his wheelchair.


    The wheelchair bumped against the car, nearly tipping over. Qin Zhen grabbed the door handle and managed to steady himself with difficulty. However, the recent jolt had affected the wounds on his body, causing excruciating pain. He felt as if the wounds that had never truly healed were reopening and oozing blood.


    In response, he found no sympathy on Shen Qingyue¡¯s face.


    Shen Qingyue looked down at him from her elevated position, her demeanor cold and aloof. ¡°Mr. Qin, my rtionship with Chi Ming is my own business. I hope you have some self-awareness and don¡¯t meddle unnecessarily. But the way you are right now makes me doubt if we¡¯re divorced. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve fallen for me again?¡±


    Her words were dripping with sarcasm. Shen Qingyue expected that Qin Zhen, with his proud ego, would immediately deny her. However, he remained silent.


    After a considerable pause, Qin Zhen spoke with some difficulty, ¡°What if I say I have?¡±


    Shen Qingyue burst intoughter. At first, her voice was low, but it grew louder, and tears welled up in her eyes.. ¡°Are you telling me a joke with a straight face?¡±

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    Chapter 137: Undecided


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    In her past life, she had loved him humbly for over a decade, only to end up with a shattered home and a ruined life. And now, when she had finally let go and moved on, he imed to have fallen for her? How was that possible? This was the man she had been infatuated with for a lifetime. She knew Qin Zhen¡¯s personality better than anyone else. If he did not want something, he would destroy it, never allowing anyone else toy a finger on it.


    Seeing her disbelief, Qin Zhen forced a bitter smile. He wanted to deny it too, but time had already revealed the truth. In the past, he had tried to suppress his feelings, iming it was all a lie. But today, when he saw that teddy bear, he lost control once and for all.


    After realizing that she did not love the person she initially liked, he had spent the entire afternoon feeling restless, as if he would lose his chance to reconcile with her if he did not take a step forward.


    So he came. He wanted to find out if it was really as he suspected, and if there was even a tiny bit of reluctance in her heart toward him. But he found out that Shen Qingyue hadpletely let go of him. She had discarded her feelings for him over the past ten years so effortlessly.


    Regarding Qin Zhen¡¯s attitude, Shen Qingyue had no other thoughts except amusement. His bted affection was as worthless as grass. In her previous life, he had caused her a miserable death on the streets. How could she possibly change her mind now?


    Qin Zhen stood in front of her car, refusing to move. Shen Qingyue did not bother driving and hailed a taxi on the roadside instead.


    Qin Zhen saw her intention and had a few bodyguards stop her.


    Shen Qingyue was no fool. She did not engage in a brawl with professional bodyguards. She nced at Qin Zhen impatiently. ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°I have a question for you,¡± Qin Zhen struggled to control his emotions. ¡°Ten years ago, did you mistake me for the person who gave you the teddy bear?¡± Shen Qingyue did not avoid the question and replied, ¡°Yes.¡±


    A heavy feeling of difort settled in Qin Zhen¡¯s chest, a suffocating sensation like being engulfed by a tidal wave. He fell silent for a moment and then asked, ¡°Did you like me because of the initial mistake?¡±


    ¡°What else could it be? Did we have any connection before that? Did you really think I had a secret crush on you all this time?¡± The sarcasm in Shen Qingyue¡¯s lips became even more apparent. She could not deny that she had been attracted to him personally during their ten years of emotional pursuit. But now, without the filter of first love, Qin Zhen¡¯s arrogant and self-centered nature became even more evident. There was no redeeming quality in him that she could like.


    Qin Zhen took a deep breath. ¡°Let¡¯s forget about the past. Let¡¯s talk about now. I¡¯m willing to start over with you. Will you marry me again?¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at the man in front of her, wearing a smile that did not reach her eyes, ¡°I believe you should have an answer to this question in your heart, Mr. Qin. You and I can never be together in this lifetime.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s heart sank to the depths of despair. ¡°Is it because of Chi Ming? Have you fallen for him?¡±


    ¡°Does it make a difference? Whether Chi Ming is in the picture or not, I can never reconcile with you,¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s dark and silent eyes fixed on him. ¡°Furthermore, divorcing me was your biggest desire, wasn¡¯t it? Hoping that I wouldn¡¯t cling to you was your dream, wasn¡¯t it? I gave in to you and Wei Jiu¡¯er, and now you regret it? When we got married, you were always thinking of Wei Jiu¡¯er. Now that you¡¯re with her, youe to pester me. I can¡¯t help but suspect if you have some kind of fetish, like infidelity? You¡¯re really despicable.¡±


    Bringing up Wei Jiu¡¯er finally cooled Qin Zhen¡¯s temper. He had promised to marry her before¡­ but now, he regretted it. However, after the recent car ident, Wei Jiu¡¯er once again saved his life by donating blood. He owed her his life twice already, and he could not betray her. Moreover, he did have some feelings for Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    Seeing him fall into silence, Shen Qingyue coldly smirked, disgusted by this scoundrel. ¡°I¡¯ve decided topletely exit your life. Please don¡¯t say these inexplicable things to me again. I¡¯m truly, truly disgusted.¡±


    She did not want to say anything more to him and turned to leave.


    Qin Zhen stood there for a long time before finally returning to the hospital.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was waiting for him in the hospital room, and upon seeing him return, she immediately expressed her concern, ¡°Zhen, where did you go? I was so worried about you¡­ Your injuries haven¡¯t healed yet¡­¡± She had tried calling Qin Zhen several times but couldn¡¯t reach him, and she had been anxiously worried that he had gone to see Shen Qingyue.


    ¡°It was too stuffy. I walked around near the hospital,¡± Qin Zhen casually lied, had his bodyguard help him back to the bed, and called a doctor to suture his wounds.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had already sent people to search near the hospital earlier. Besides, would his wounds burst open if he took a walk outside? Wei Jiu¡¯er was not a fool, and though she was furious and wanted to throttle someone, she maintained a smile on her face. ¡°Your body hasn¡¯t fully recovered yet, so you should stay in and rest. When you¡¯re feeling better¡­.¡±

 Chapter 138 - 138: They Are Getting Married

    Chapter 138: They Are Getting Married


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    In Qin Zhen¡¯s mind, the words he had spoken to Shen Qingyue continued to linger, and Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s chatter had turned into background noise. But he still remembered one thing¡­ He suddenly turned to Wei Jiu¡¯er and asked, ¡°Do you want to marry me?¡±


    This question caught Wei Jiu¡¯er off guard, and she paused for a moment before nodding hastily. ¡°You know, this has always been my wish. I will never want to marry anyone else in my lifetime. I only want to marry you.¡±


    It seemed like Qin Zhen had made some significant decision. ¡°Tomorrow, invite your family over¡­¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s heart skipped a beat, finding it hard to believe. ¡°Are you saying¡­¡±


    ¡°I want to discuss our marriage with them.¡± Since Shen Qingyue had shown no interest in him, there was no need for him to dwell on that woman any longer. Choosing Wei Jiu¡¯er had been his n for a long time. Once they were married, he was determined to be a good husband. Moreover, it was a responsibility he should have fulfilled a long time ago.


    In a matter of days, the news of Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s wedding set to take ce in a month spread like wildfire. It caused a sensation not only in the entertainment industry but also online.


    Shen Qingyue, as Qin Zhen¡¯s ex-wife, once again became the center of attention. Many fans even sent her private messages, urging her to immediately marry someone else, preferably handsome, and beat Qin Zhen to it just to save face.


    Shen Qingyue simply shrugged off thesements. She did not care about any of this. She had to focus on her real estate development project.


    Tang Fangmo also heard about her securing a major project and insisted on throwing a celebration for her. In reality, it was just an excuse to cheer her up, as he was worried about her.


    Shen Qingyue initially wanted to decline but, when Chen Ying learned that


    Chen Song was not among the invited guests for the celebration, she persuaded Shen Qingyue toe along. Lately, in an effort to avoid Chen Song, Chen Ying had been staying at Shen Qingyue¡¯s ce, keeping a low profile, almost bing a recluse. Shen Qingyue had no choice but to agree to go out together.


    It was called a celebration banquet, but Tang Fangmo did not actually invite many people. It was mostly a few close acquaintances.


    Chen Ying, who hadn¡¯t interacted with outsiders for a long time, immediately began gossiping with a few socialites as soon as she entered the room. She learned that Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er were getting married, and she startedining and gossiping right away. She had been holding it in for days and was finally able to talk to someone, so she had a lot to say, no matter what the topic.


    Shen Qingyue sat beside Tang Fangmo and asked, ¡°You¡¯ve been back in the country for a while now, why haven¡¯t you started working yet? This doesn¡¯t seem like your usual busy self.¡±


    Tang Fangmo sent a message to Chen Song and then put away his phone. ¡°My contract with my previouspany has expired, and my current n is to sign with Chen Song¡¯spany. The transition work hasn¡¯t beenpleted yet, so I have to wait¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Have you heard about the movie ¡®He Came from the Darkness¡¯ that Director Zhang Yi is preparing? The theme of his new work is the growth of young people and school bullying, which is very topical. I think you could even win another Best Actor award for it.¡± She remembered that in her previous life, this movie had a huge box office sess, raking in 30 billion, but the only downside was that the male lead got into legal trouble a few yearster, leading to the movie being taken down. Although the movie had already been released, it was still such as shame¡­


    Tang Fangmo replied, ¡°Chen Song also mentioned this film to me, but Director Zhang Yi has mainly made arthouse films in the past, and the reception hasn¡¯t been very good. I¡¯m still considering it¡­¡±


    After chatting for a while, Shen Qingyue still hoped that Tang Fangmo would audition for the role. At the very least, Tang Fangmo wouldn¡¯t lead to the movie being taken down.


    When the gathering ended, she nned to call Chen Ying to take her home, only to realize that Chen Ying was already heavily intoxicated. Shen Qingyue sighed, bent down, and shook Chen Ying¡¯s shoulder, trying to wake her up. However, the person on the sofa showed no response at all. She had really gone all out with the drinking tonight.


    At that moment, a figure appeared behind her, lifted one of Chen Ying¡¯s arms, and pulled her into a sitting position with ease. Shen Qingyue turned around in surprise and said, ¡°Brother Chen Song, how did you get here?¡±


    ¡°Fangmo told me that Ying Ying was here,¡± Chen Song said with his usual gentle demeanor. ¡°Thank you for taking care of Ying Ying during these past few days. I¡¯ll take her home now.¡±


    Shen Qingyue thought about stopping him but decided against it. This was their business, and Chen Ying had been avoiding it for a long time. She can¡¯t avoid it forever.


    After Chen Ying was taken away by Chen Song, Shen Qingyue tidied up and prepared to leave. However, as she passed by a private room, she heard people inside seeming to argue about something¡­.

 Chapter 139 - 139: Saving a Woman

    Chapter 139: Saving a Woman


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    Shen Qingyue was outside, listening, and she found the voice of the man inside talking somewhat familiar. Just then, the door to the private room swung wide open, and she nced inside, confirming that it was indeed Lu Xiong.


    Lu Xiong was roughly the same age as her, with ash-gray hair. He was apanied by a few rich second-generation guys, and although she recognized their faces, she couldn¡¯t remember their names; they were all cut from the same cloth.


    Several men were surrounding a girl who was lying on the sofa, and their words were filled with insults.


    Lu Xiong was a reckless troublemaker who had bullied both men and women many times before. His insults were particrly harsh this time. ¡°You little sl*t, what are you pretending to be innocent for? Wearing so little, aren¡¯t you deliberately trying to seduce us? Serve us well tonight, and you won¡¯t have to carry tes for the rest of your life! Let me tell you, ying hard to get won¡¯t get you far¡­¡±


    The girl on the sofa had disheveled hair, and her clothes were soaked with alcohol, sticking to her body. Tears covered her delicate face as she fought back desperately. ¡°I¡¯m wearing the hotel¡¯s uniform! I didn¡¯t seduce you! It¡¯s you who are unreasonable, sshing alcohol on me¡­ Let me go!¡±


    ¡°Looking so petite but surprisingly strong! I like that. Such women are more exciting in bed. I¡¯m looking forward to seeing you in action¡­¡± Lu Xiong lecherously ced his hand on the girl¡¯s legs, which were encased in ck stockings, ready to tear them apart.


    However, at that moment, Shen Qingyue walked in, her voice cold. ¡°Young


    Master Lu, long time no see. You¡¯re still as despicable as ever.¡±


    Lu Xiong turned around and, upon seeing Shen Qingyue, his expression changed. He and Shen Qingyue had some old grievances, back when she wasn¡¯t married yet. Xu Fengzhi had tried to set them up, but Shen Qingyue, that little b*tch, had actually looked down on him and ridiculed him. He had considered marrying Shen Qingxue, who was still part of the Shen family, as Xu Fengzhi was quite fond of him. But he ended up marrying Shen Qingxue, and Xu Fengzhi had called him a toad. Because of those wretched people in the Shen family, he had been humiliated to the point that rumors spread that no woman wanted him.


    He had held a grudge against the Shen family all along, never expecting Shen Qingyue to marry Qin Zhen. He had thought his chance was gone, but now it hade so soon!


    Lu Xiong rose from the couch, stood up straight, and casually adjusted his pants. ¡°Shen Qingyue, clean up your mouth! A discarded woman who¡¯s been dumped by a man, what right do you have to taunt me? What¡¯s this? Haven¡¯t had a man¡¯s attentiontely, so you want to catch my eye?¡±


    As he spoke, several men smirked along with him.


    Shen Qingyue, with a sly smile in her eyes, remained cool and arrogant, ¡°Just like before, your foul mouth can¡¯t hide your true nature. Want to give it a try?¡± Lu Xiong gritted his teeth. He couldn¡¯t believe he was being mocked by this woman again. He took a step forward but remembered thest time at Shen¡¯s house when he had to change his target. It was because this woman effortlessly brought him down. She seemed to be¡­ unbeatable.


    Seeing his hesitation, Shen Qingyue provocatively said, ¡°Afraid now?¡± Lu Xiong tried to maintain his tough demeanor, ¡°I just don¡¯t want to bully a woman like you! Get lost, I have important matters to attend to today! Don¡¯t force me to get physical with you!¡±


    Shen Qingyue crossed her arms and took a step forward, ¡°Lu Young Master, how many times have you bullied women? Do you even know what etiquette is?¡±


    Lu Xiong, seeing her approach, instinctively took a step back, bumping into the person behind him. He then remembered that he wasn¡¯t alone today. With a group of people on his side, if they really fought, it was uncertain who would win or lose. Plus, if he let Shen Qingyue get away with her tough talk today, his reputation of over a year would be ruined again. With this in mind, he gained some confidence, ¡°You guys, help me grab her, and tonight, we¡¯ll have some fun with her!¡±


    The other wealthy young men hesitated, ¡°The Shen family has been gaining momentum recently, and this woman is Oin Zhen¡¯s ex-wife. If wey a hand on her¡­¡± After all, there were two major families involved, and they knew they were not as well-off as Lu Xiong¡­


    ¡°What are you afraid of? She was just a divorced sI*t that no one wanted! We can y with her however we want!¡± Lu Xiong kicked that person. ¡°Go for it! Otherwise, I¡¯ll find someone to f*ck you!¡±


    That person subconsciously covered his buttocks, not daring to disobey his orders. After exchanging nces with the others, he reluctantly charged at Shen Qingyue. These guys often frequented bars with Lu Xiong, lost in the allure of softness and gentleness, and they were less physically fit than the average man. Besides, they had never been in a fight before, so when Shen Qingyue fought back, it was effortless..

 Chapter 140 - 140: Another Trouble

    Chapter 140: Another Trouble


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    Lu Xiong never considered himself weak, but he was genuinely shocked to see that Shen Qingyue¡¯sbat strength had increased again after a year. He stared at the several people groaning on the ground, forcing himself to regainposure. ¡°Shen Qingyue, don¡¯t think I¡¯m afraid of you. A woman like you, I could defeat with a single finger¡­¡±


    Bang!


    Lu Xiong had never witnessed such a situation before. Immediately, his legs gave way, and he fell to the ground. ¡°Don¡¯te any closer! These are all people, if you kill me, you won¡¯t be able to escape¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue had a sly smile on her face. ¡°You wanted to y with me, didn¡¯t you? Why are you scared now? Get up, if you want to y, let¡¯s y properly.¡±


    When Shen Qingyue approached him with the sharp bottleneck in hand, Lu Xiongpletely lost hisposure. ¡°I was wrong, don¡¯t be impulsive! This thing can stab people and make them bleed¡­ Are you here to save this girl? Take her away! It¡¯s yours!¡±


    ¡°So cooperative all of a sudden? You¡¯re wasting time.¡± Shen Qingyue threw the bottle she was holding onto the ground. ss shards sttered onto Lu Xiong¡¯s face, leaving thin cuts, and blood trickled down his cheek.


    Shen Qingyue reached out to help the young girl who was quietly sobbing on the couch. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    The girl looked up at her, wiped her tears hastily, and said, ¡°Thank you¡­¡±


    Outside, Shen Qingyue stopped in her tracks. ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    The girl shook her head and thanked her again, ¡°Thank you¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Shen Qingyue reminded her, ¡°But Lu Xiong holds grudges. Although I can take you away today, if he ever encounters you again, who knows what he might do. It¡¯s best to find another job and stay away from people like him.¡±


    The girl nodded, determination written on her young face. ¡°I understand. You helped me today, and if I ever have a chance, I¡¯ll do anything to repay you.¡± Even though this job had a high sry, she knew she couldn¡¯t cling to it. Not every time would someonee to her rescue¡­


    ¡°No need. Just live your life well,¡± Shen Qingyue escorted her to the taxi before returning to her own car.


    The girl, dragging her weary body, returned home, arriving at an old-fashioned residentialplex. As she was about to walk inside, a middle-aged woman emerged from the corner.


    ¡°Are you Yan Xi?¡±


    Yan Xi, hearing this, turned her head and looked at the middle-aged woman, feeling somewhat puzzled. ¡°Yes, I am. Who are you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Xu Fengzhi, your distant aunt¡­¡± Xu Fengzhi¡¯s face bore a smile, but that smile carried a hint of calction.


    Shen Qingyue returned home, took a shower, and dried her hair before heading to the living room. There was an unread message from a private investigator.


    [Miss Shen, it seems that people under Shen Da¡¯smand have been searching for someone recently. I¡¯m not sure who it is, but the information is tightly sealed, and we can¡¯t find anything concrete. All we know is that they are actively looking for someone.]


    Shen Qingyue replied: [Keep watching closely, and notify me if there are any developments.]


    Putting down her phone, Shen Qingyue¡¯s thoughts began to churn. Shen Da was carrying a heavy burden of guilt right now, so the top priority should be finding a way to reduce his sentence. Why would he still be looking for someone? Could this person be of some help to him? But at this time, who could help him?


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t find any answers and decided to lie down in bed after finishing her chores.


    The next day, she got up, freshened up, and the first thing she did was call Chen Ying. Chen Ying had been taken away by Chen Songst night, and she had no idea how things were going now.


    The phone rang for a while before someone picked up. The person on the other end seemed to have just woken up, and their voice was still groggy. ¡°Who is it?¡± Shen Qingyue replied casually, ¡°Where are you?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Ying was a bit disoriented but finally recognized the voice. ¡°Aren¡¯t I at your ce¡­¡±


    As soon as she said that, she seemed to suddenly realize something and swiftly sprang up from the bed. How had she ended up back in her own room? She did not want to see Chen Song right now!


    Chen Ying hurriedly got out of bed, not bothering to put on her shoes, and rushed towards the door. However, she was still groggy from just waking up, and as she took a couple of steps, she slipped and fell. She nearly knocked out a front tooth and her nose started bleeding profusely, a testament to the force of the fall.


    Before she could get back on her feet, the room¡¯s door was pushed open.


    Chen Ying covered her nose and slowly raised her head. The first thing she saw was a pair of bony ankles, and following them upward, she saw Chen Song¡¯s in but handsome face. Her nosebleed continued unabated, perfectly timed for the asion¡­.

 Chapter 141 - 141: We’re Still Like We Were Before

    Chapter 141: We¡¯re Still Like We Were Before


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    On the other end of the line, Shen Qingyue heard a muffled thud, and then the call was abruptly disconnected. When she called back, the voicemail informed her that the person¡¯s phone was switched off. Did they break their phone? She hoped they were okay¡­


    Chen Ying did not notice her phone screen had gone dark. Meeting Chen Song¡¯s gaze, she quietly buried her head again, embarrassed and wiping her nosebleed.


    Chen Song crouched down, helping her back onto the bed, his brow furrowed.


    ¡°How did you fall? Are you dizzy? Where did you fall?¡±


    Chen Ying shook her head, remaining silent and avoiding eye contact.


    Recognizing her resistance to him, Chen Song stepped back and maintained some distance. He handed her two tissues. ¡°Let¡¯s go downstairs for dinner.


    Mom and Dad are waiting for you.¡±


    epting the tissues, Chen Ying covered her nose and remained silent for a while. She awkwardly said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry aboutst time¡­¡± She hadn¡¯t expected herself to lose control like that. She remembered that Chen Song had someone in his heart! He had maintained his purity all these years, but now she¡­ She recalled the scattered fragments of that night¡­ the mature scent of his masculine body¡­ the well-defined abdominal muscles¡­ the sensual, husky moans¡­


    Chen Ying felt her nosebleed returning. It was just too hot and dry today, and the nosebleed seemed never-ending. She had always seen Chen Song as refined, schrly, and never imagined he had such a body when he took off his clothes. Could this be why he started a fitness club? But wasn¡¯t that just a hobby? His physique was undeniably professional¡­


    She bit her tongue, attempting to clear her thoughts. The more she thought about it, the more she felt like she wasn¡¯t human anymore! She had taken advantage of someone, and now she was thinking about such indecent things!


    Chen Song gazed at her with an affectionate and gentle expression, a hint of a smile in his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. You don¡¯t need to apologize to me.¡±


    Lowering her head, Chen Ying did not notice his attitude. ¡°You don¡¯t have to pretend not to care. I know you have someone you like, and now with me¡­ You must be disgusted, right? I¡¯m truly sorry¡­ I¡­


    She rambled on, not knowing what else to say. She thought that if she had slept with a man she didn¡¯t like, she would feel like dying, especially when there was someone else in her heart.


    Sitting down beside her, Chen Song spoke openly and honestly. ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that. The person I like is¡­¡±


    ¡°Chen Song!¡± Chen Ying interrupted him. ¡°Let¡¯s pretend that night never happened. I won¡¯t bring it up again, and I won¡¯t tell anyone. You can rest assured, except for Qingyue, no one else knows.¡±


    During the days at Shen Qingyue¡¯s house, she had been contemting how to handle her rtionship with Chen Song in the future. She hoped they could go back to the way things were. He could continue loving his crush, and she could go find her little wolf dog. They were never meant to be together, so there was no need to force it.


    Chen Song¡¯s gaze darkened. ¡°You¡­ wish for this?¡±


    Chen Ying nodded. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Chen Song remained silent for a while, then stood up. ¡°Well then¡­ let¡¯s go downstairs for dinner. I¡¯ll head out first.¡± With that, he left in long strides, closing the door with more force than usual.


    Though he did not say anything further, Chen Ying could deeply sense his anger. But what was he angry about? Was it because she had challenged his male pride and hurt him? Or did he feel tainted, like he hadn¡¯t remained pure for his beloved? Chen Ying shook her head, unable toprehend, and decided not to dwell on it. Her affair with Chen Song hade to an end, and she had finally regained her vitality. In the afternoon, she arranged to meet Shen Qingyue for some shopping.


    They arrived at a jewelry store.


    ¡°Qingyue, my dear sister, I¡¯m fully revived now, and I¡¯m in a great mood. Anything you fancy today, just pick it out, I¡¯ll foot the bill!¡± Chen Ying was incredibly excited.


    Shen Qingyue chuckled. ¡°If I choose a million-dor piece of jewelry, will you still buy it?¡±


    Chen Ying was resolute. ¡°I will! I¡¯ll save up my pocket money for a few months for you! How¡¯s that for generosity?¡±


    Shen Qingyueughed, ¡°Alright then, I hope that in a few months, someone won¡¯te looking to mooch off me for a meal!¡±


    The store attendant recognized Shen Qingyue and approached them with a beaming smile. ¡°Miss Shen, what would you like to see today?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re just browsing,¡± Shen Qingyue replied.


    ¡°Very well,¡± the attendant stepped aside.


    Shen Qingyue rarely attended socialite gatherings, and since her rebirth, she had been busy with family matters, as well as resolving issues with Oin Zhen. When she thought about it, it had been over a year since shest bought herself some new jewelry. After looking around, she was captivated by a discreet diamond ne. She was about to speak when a ttering voice came from behind her, ¡°Sister Jiuer, I just saw this diamond ne in a magazine not long ago. It¡¯s thetest creation by the renowned designer Hua Tang- high-end and elegant, quite valuable. I think it would suit you perfectly¡­

 Chapter 142 - 142: Are You Her Dog?

    Chapter 142: Are You Her Dog?


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    Shen Qingyue turned around and indeed, it was Wei Jiu¡¯er and Ling Bing¡¯er. They had both noticed Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying a long time ago. However, one pretended not to see them, while the other intentionally snatched the items they were looking at, trying to show off in front of them. It could only be said that when it came to being obnoxious, these two had never disappointed anyone.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er feigned surprise, ¡°Qingyue, are you also here to buy jewelry?¡± After all, in the presence of Ling Bing¡¯er, all she had to do was appear slightly weak, and there would naturally be fools willing to stand up for her.


    Shen Qingyue did not pay any attention to her and called over a store attendant, ¡°How much is this ne?¡±


    The attendant replied, ¡°1.5 million.¡±


    This price was a bit steep for Shen Qingyue. Today, she only intended to spend a few tens of thousands with Chen Ying. After all, she did not need these pieces of jewelry, so there was no need to buy something so expensive.


    However, before she could speak, Ling Bing¡¯er, with a smug expression, said,


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s so cheap! I¡¯ll take it, please wrap it up for me.¡±


    The store attendant hesitated and looked at Shen Qingyue, ¡°Miss Shen, do you also want this ne?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er, thinking that the store attendant was looking down on her, immediately became irritable, ¡°Why did you ask her first if she wanted it? Do you think I can¡¯t afford this ne? Don¡¯t judge a book by its cover! I have money, I could buy you out!¡±


    The previous generation of the Ling family had done rtively well, but in the generation of Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s mother, they had not fared as well. The Ling family had no business acumen, and if it weren¡¯t for the support of the Qin family, they would have long disappeared from the business world. Now, they were nothing more than an empty shell. This also caused Ling Bing¡¯er to have low self-esteem and a sense of superiority. She was particrly sensitive and insecure, but at the same time, she was also arrogant and conceited, especially with Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s subtle influence around her, these emotions had grown stronger.


    Now, in response to a single sentence from the store attendant, she felt it was a personal attack.


    However, Ling Bing¡¯er had overestimated herself. The store clerk did not recognize her at all. Although she disliked Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s attitude, she maintained her professionalism and politely said, ¡°Miss, there seems to be a misunderstanding. In cases where two customers are interested in the same item, we need to prioritize our VIP customers¡­¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er scoffed mockingly, ¡°Oh, so Shen Qingyue is a VIP at your store? I heard her family has fallen on hard times. Maybe one day, the whole business district will be unable to see it. It seems your store¡¯s VIP customers aren¡¯t worth much, huh? Quite disappointing¡­¡±


    The store clerk¡¯s face turned even uglier. She had never encountered such an uncouth customer before. Previous customers, no matter what they wanted to say, never spoke so directly. Nevertheless, no matter how rude this customer was, she had to endure it.


    Chen Ying, on the other hand, had fewer reservations than the store clerk and taunted, ¡°Ling Bing¡¯er, you make it sound so easy. Why don¡¯t you be a VIP too? Then it would be yours directly.¡±


    ¡°You think I can¡¯t afford it?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er sneered and turned to the store clerk, ¡°How much does it cost to be a VIP at your store?¡±


    ¡°At our store, you need to spend over 5 million to upgrade to VIP status. Miss


    Shen has been a loyal customer for several years, and her total spending is over 10 million¡­¡±


    In other words, Ling Bing¡¯er needed to spend more than 10 million to surpass Shen Qingyue and secure this ne.


    Ling Bing¡¯er fell silent. Today, Qin Zhen had only given them 3 million to pick out jewelry for Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s wedding. Even if she added all the money she had, she could note up with over ten million.


    Chen Ying tapped her fingernails and smiled, ¡°Why so quiet? Aren¡¯t you wealthy? It¡¯s just ten million. How much could that be? Is your family running out of money? Your parents not giving you pocket money¡­¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er said bitterly, ¡°I¡­ I just didn¡¯t bring enough money today! I¡¯lle back another day!¡±


    Chen Ying made a meaningful ¡®Oh¡¯ sound and just smiled without saying anything.


    Ling Bing¡¯er felt like she had been pped in the face, her cheeks burning. She thought of something and pretended to beposed, ¡°Forget it, the purpose of Jiu¡¯er and meing here today wasn¡¯t just for this ne. We¡¯re here to buy the jewelry Jiu¡¯er will wear for her wedding! My brother gave us over 3 million. We¡¯ll spend even more on wedding rings and wedding dressester! What¡¯s a small amount like this? Hmph.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smirked, ¡°I don¡¯t quite understand. How much Qin Zhen spends on Wei Jiu¡¯er has nothing to do with you, Miss Ling. Why are you so proud? Licking up to Wei Jiu¡¯er, does she give you any money? After all your effort, I bet you can¡¯t even afford this ne, can you?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er could not hold back anymore and was about to retort..

 Chapter 143 - 143: Happiness, Respect, and Locked Fates

    Chapter 143: Happiness, Respect, and Locked Fates


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    Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled gracefully and reached out to pull Ling Bing¡¯er gently. ¡°It¡¯s just a ne, not worth getting so angry over. Let¡¯s look at something else.¡±


    ¡°Miss Wei always knows how to speak¡­¡± Shen Qingyue gazed at Wei Jiu¡¯er with a sly smile. ¡°You waited until the argument was over before speaking. Were you intentionally waiting to see Ling Bing¡¯er be your dog, ready to bite on your behalf? You¡¯re such good sisters. Your reputation is all thanks to you, and Ling Bing¡¯er takes the me for your arrogance.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s fake smile stiffened for a moment but quickly returned to normal. ¡°I just didn¡¯t have a chance to speak earlier. Don¡¯t make baseless usations.¡± Shen Qingyueughed but did not respond to her words.


    However, the meaning behind herughter was clear to everyone present. Of course, those who had already fallen for Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s maniption couldn¡¯tprehend it. Even if they managed to grasp some hint, Wei Jiu¡¯er would immediatelyfort them. In this regard, it was unclear whether Ling Bing¡¯er was foolish or Wei Jiu¡¯er was just too cunning.


    The shop assistant interjected at the right moment, ¡°Miss Shen, would you like us to wrap the ne for you?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Chen Ying had taken out her credit card to pay, but Shen Qingyue preempted her. ¡°I¡¯ll handle it myself.¡± She hadn¡¯t initially nned on buying it, but now¡­


    Chen Ying hadn¡¯t returned home in a long time and was a bit short on funds, so she didn¡¯t argue. ¡°I¡¯m just putting on a show. I didn¡¯t actually n to pay.


    Luckily, you¡¯ve got good taste. Hehe¡­¡±


    They exchanged a few yful remarks and then prepared to leave with the ne.


    ¡°Qingyue,¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er approached again, her smile innocent. ¡°You¡¯lle to


    Zhen¡¯s wedding, won¡¯t you?¡±


    Chen Ying cursed directly, ¡°You damn¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue stopped her and smiled gently at Wei Jiu¡¯er. ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I go? Everyone already knows you¡¯re the third party who¡¯s risen to the top. My presence will certainly liven up the atmosphere. Weddings should be lively, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er clenched her fist secretly. ¡°Qingyue, why do you always talk about third parties like this? Zhen and I are deeply in love. If it weren¡¯t for your interference, we would have been married long ago¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue struck at the heart of the matter. ¡°You have quite the nerve to say that! If he truly liked you, would he have kept your rtionship a secret? When I was with him, everyone knew he imed to be single. By not making your rtionship public, he¡¯s telling you that while he may have feelings for you, other things are more important to him. A year ago, he was willing to give you up for the sake of his family¡¯s interests, and he can do the same in the future. If anything happens, you¡¯ll be the one abandoned. I really don¡¯t know what you have to be proud of. By the way¡­¡± She hadn¡¯t intended to bring up that night¡¯s events, but now it seemed fitting. ¡°Five days ago, Qin Zhen came to see me.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s face drained of color because that night happened to be the one Qin Zhen had promised to marry her. She spoke reluctantly, ¡°What did he want from you?¡±


    ¡°Who knows¡­¡± Shen Qingyue replied casually. ¡°Let me tell you, Qin Zhen is a man with many desires, and you can only upy a portion of his heart. If you¡¯re willing to jump into the fire pit, I won¡¯t stop you. I wish you happiness, respect, and locked fates.¡± With that, she turned and walked away with Chen Ying.


    Ling Bing¡¯er hurriedly said, ¡°Don¡¯t listen to Shen Qingyue¡¯s nonsense, my brother has only ever liked you. She¡¯s lying about my brothering to see her a few days ago, it¡¯s definitely to upset you. Don¡¯t fall for it!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er nodded absentmindedly, but deep down, she knew that Shen


    Qingyue would not lie to her. Qin Zhen had never mentioned their wedding ns before, but that night, when he returned from outside, he suddenly changed his mind. It must have been something Shen Qingyue had done to anger him again. Qin Zhen had acted impulsively and agreed to the wedding.


    The fact that Qin Zhen was angry because of Shen Qingyue showed that he cared. Last time, the night before he agreed to the engagement, he had stayed outside Shen Qingyue¡¯s house all night¡­ She bit her lip fiercely, determined not to let go. Even if Qin Zhen had someone else in his heart in the future, what she wanted was always the position of Qin family¡¯s young mistress. She did not want to be an illegitimate daughter hidden from the world. Even if Qin Zhen were to have an affair in the future, she would help him conceal it, and she would never let go!


    The two of them selected their jewelry and left the mall.


    Ling Bing¡¯er drove the car, and she noticed Shen Oingyue and Chen Ying in the square. A sinister gleam shed in her eyes. She said, ¡°Ju¡¯er, with how Shen Qingyue treats you, do you want to take revenge?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er also noticed Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying in the center of the square and knew that Ling Bing¡¯er was about to cause trouble again. She offered a perfunctory piece of advice, ¡°Let it go. Qingyue is just feeling upset¡­


    As Shen Qingyue had said, Ling Bing¡¯er was nothing more than herpdog. Just a few words from her, and she was eager to help vent her frustrations. In the end, if something went wrong, the me wouldn¡¯t fall on her.. Why not take advantage of it?

 Chapter 144 - 144: Slap, Slap, Slap

    Chapter 144: p, p, p


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    ¡°She wasn¡¯t too much? Hasn¡¯t that b*tch done enough already?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er stared intensely at Shen Qingyue, her face contorted with anger. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take revenge for you. That b*tch needs to pay the price¡­¡± She imed it was for Wei Jiu¡¯er, but she was also venting her own frustrations. Ever since Qin Zhen found out about her involvement in Shen Qingyue¡¯s kidnapping, he had been losing patience with her. If things continued like this, when her aunt passed away, Qin Zhen would surely no longer support the Ling family¡­


    So, she had to capture Wei Jiu¡¯er. With that thought in mind, she turned the steering wheel and sped toward the square. She red the horn wildly, scattering the few people on the square, then floored the gas pedal, heading straight for Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue noticed that the person in the car approaching from behind was Ling Bing¡¯er, so she stopped in her tracks.


    Chen Ying was frightened by Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s aggressive approach and tried to pull Shen Qingyue away, but she couldn¡¯t move her. ¡°Qingyue! That woman,


    Ling Bing¡¯er, wants to kill us! What are you doing?¡±


    Shen Qingyue remained calm and stood her ground.


    Seeing the speeding car closing in, Chen Ying clenched her teeth, closed her eyes, and tightly embraced Shen Qingyue, prepared to face death together.


    Ling Bing¡¯er had only intended to scare Shen Qingyue, not actually hit her, especially not in broad daylight. She did not want to go to jail, and it was clear that Shen Qingyue had nted herself firmly in ce, which made her feel a bit uneasy. She had hoped to see Shen Qingyue panic and flee like a frightened mouse, but now¡­ Finally, she mmed on the brakes and stopped just one meter away from Shen Qingyue.


    Outside the car, Shen Qingyue stood silently, her eyes dark and terrifying as she gazed at Ling Bing¡¯er.


    Chen Ying saw that the car hade to a halt and felt her heart return to its normal ce. She released Shen Qingyue and walked up to the car window, demanding, ¡°What were you thinking while driving? Did you want to run us over? Are you insane? Do you think the road belongs to your family? Did you leave your brain at home when you went out?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er, unapologetic and brazen, retorted, ¡°Did you die? Can¡¯t you see a caring and move out of the way? Are you deaf or blind?¡±


    Chen Ying chuckled, ¡°Hey, vehicles are prohibited on the square. I can report you and get your driver¡¯s license revoked!¡±


    ¡°You really think I¡¯m scared of you? I have a driver at home. I can have him drive me every day!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er replied confidently, seemingly unafraid.


    Chen Ying rolled up her sleeves, ready to assert herself. But before she could say anything, Shen Qingyue reached across her, unlocked the car door, and opened it.


    Shen Qingyue had a cold expression on her face as she pulled open the car door, grabbed Ling Bing¡¯er by the hair, and dragged her out before kicking her to the ground.


    Her actions were swift and seamless, done in one fluid motion.


    ¡°Ah! That hurts, Shen Qingyue!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er cried out in pain as she fell, her entire body aching. Her eyes widened, and she asked, ¡°What are you doing¡­


    Shen Qingyue raised her hand again and delivered a resounding p. After all the time spent in the gym, her strength had increased significantly. As a result, half of Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s face immediately swelled, and she lost quite a bit of hair in the process.


    Ling Bing¡¯er looked at Shen Qingyue, who was raising her hand again, blowing her hair out of her hand, and she seethed with anger. ¡°You¡­ you wretched woman!¡± Smack!


    Another p.


    Shen Qingyue remained silent.


    Both sides of Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s face were now swollen and she was trembling with anger. She managed to climb to her feet from the ground and was ready to confront Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes showed no hint of a smile as she executed a spinning kick, sending Ling Bing¡¯er crashing to the ground once more, followed by another p. The sound was sharp and clear. She twisted her wrist and said nonchntly, ¡°You have something to say, right? I ignored you before, but it seems like you won¡¯t stop. Go ahead, keep talking. Your parents didn¡¯t teach you manners, so I¡¯ll do it for them!¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er was so frightened by her gaze that she did not dare to speak. Her entire body was in pain.


    Chen Ying was also stunned. When did her dear Qingyue be so formidable? She did not waste any time and joined in the fray! The formerly delicate and charming youngdy had transformed into a violent beauty, which was strangely more captivating.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er hadn¡¯t expected things to escte this way. She did not want to get beaten up herself, so when things seemed to have gone far enough, she got out of the car, helped Ling Bing¡¯er up, and reprimanded Shen Qingyue, ¡°You and Miss Chen are unhurt, how can you bully Bing¡¯er like this? How can you resort to violence?¡±


    Chen Ying, hands on her hips, retorted, ¡°Are you suggesting we wait until we¡¯re killed or maimed by her first before defending ourselves? Are you that naive?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was left speechless. Suddenly, she noticed something that brought tears to her eyes. ¡°Qingyue, Bing¡¯er is so much younger than you, and she¡¯s your sister. Why would you hit her? Her face is all swollen, and you¡¯ve kicked her several times; her internal organs might be damaged¡­ When you were at the Qin family, Bing¡¯er took care of you so much. You¡¯re being too harsh¡­.¡±

 Chapter 145 - 145: Whose Limbs Do You Want to Break?

    Chapter 145: Whose Limbs Do You Want to Break?


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    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Daring to bring up the past, if we were to go by the past, not breaking her limbs would be considered merciful!¡±


    But as her words fell, a voice with a hint of coldness sounded from behind,


    ¡°Whose limbs do you want to break?¡±


    Qin Zhen was pushed forward by his bodyguards and appeared in front of Shen Qingyue. He had originallye out to pick jewelry with Wei Jiu¡¯er and the others but had received a message from Gu Xia saying there was an issue at thepany, so he had asked them to go ahead. Little did he know¡­


    Ling Bing¡¯er, upon seeing Qin Zhen, seemed to have found her backbone instantly. ¡°Brother! This wicked woman, Shen Qingyue, she hit me! Look at the injuries on my face! She even pinched me several times and pulled my hair. My whole body hurts¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°Shen Qingyue, publicly assaulting someone, is this your upbringing?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice was icy. ¡°Speaking of upbringing, of course, I can¡¯tpare to President Qin and Miss Ling. One stalks and follows, the other intentionally hits people with a car. It seems like you¡¯re not from the same family, let alone the same door.¡±


    Qin Zhen furrowed his brow and looked at Ling Bing¡¯er. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er shrunk her neck. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to hit anyone, just wanted to scare them¡­ none of them got hurt, only I got beaten!¡±


    Seeing Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s attitude, Qin Zhen could guess what had happened. He had warned her not to provoke Shen Qingyue again, but it seemed like she had turned a deaf ear. However, since they were outside, he decided to deal with itter. For now, they needed to address other matters. ¡°Shen Qingyue, both you and Chen Ying are unhurt, but Ling Bing¡¯er is in this state because of you¡­ If you apologize to her, I won¡¯t hold it against you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°Did I hear you correctly? Or did you leave your brain at home?¡±


    Qin Zhen furrowed his brow. ¡°Ling Bing¡¯er is seriously injured, and all I¡¯m asking is for you to apologize. Isn¡¯t that reasonable?¡±


    Chen Ying could not hold back any longer. ¡°Reasonable, my foot! She tried to run us over with her car! And now she wants us to apologize? Your Qin family is as shameless as ever! ording to your logic, attempted murder is not a crime, right? Fine, you make her stand here, and we¡¯ll chase her with a car. We promise not to run her over.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened. ¡°You¡¯re twisting the truth!¡±


    Shen Qingyue coldly smiled. ¡°Whether it¡¯s twisting the truth or not, you know it in your heart. Goodbye.¡± She turned to leave.


    Qin Zhen had his bodyguards stop her. ¡°You haven¡¯t apologized yet.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was getting annoyed. She realized that reasoning with these people was futile. She was about to take action when someone grabbed her shoulder, a familiar scent filling her senses.


    ¡°President Qin, you know right from wrong in this matter, so why entangle yourself with Qingyue over it? Your actions are truly meaningless, to be honest.


    It¡¯s like a dog, once it catches a scent, it just won¡¯t let go¡­¡±


    The moment Chi Ming appeared, Qin Zhen¡¯s face changed, and hearing his words only fueled his anger. Seeing Shen Qingyue in Chi Ming¡¯s embrace again, the pressure around him became even more oppressive. ¡°What does it have to do with you?¡±


    Chi Ming remained calm andposed. ¡°Shen Qingyue¡¯s affairs are my affairs.¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened, and he stared fiercely at the two of them.


    Shen Qingyue raised her head and asked Chi Ming, ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s voice was extremely faint. ¡°Passing by.¡± He had been watching the situation from a distance until Qin Zhen arrived, and he could not hold back any longer.


    Qin Zhen was feeling irritated. ¡°Shen Qingyue, I don¡¯t care what you want to do with him, but first apologize to Ling Bing¡¯er!¡±


    Shen Qingyuepletely ignored him, treating his words as if they were nonsense.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er yed the peacemaker. ¡°Zhen, let it go. After all, it was Bing¡¯er¡¯s fault in the first ce. Why don¡¯t we make a big deal out of a small matter?¡±


    Upon hearing her words, Ling Bing¡¯er became agitated and was about to speak.


    ¡°Let it go? Are you dreaming?¡± Zhang Jianci, who was following Chi Ming, held a small iron hammer and was apanied by several bodyguards holding various items. He had a roguish air about him as he said, ¡°Big Brother Ming, should we take action? We¡¯ve been itching for a fight.¡±


    Chi Ming nodded briefly.


    Zhang Jianci became excited in an instant.


    Without waiting for Qin Zhen and the others to react, Zhang Jianci waved his hand, and everyone wielded their small iron hammers, smashing them down on Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s car, which was worth millions.


    Crash¡­


    One piece of ss after another shattered.


    Screech¡­


    The car¡¯s body was marked with numerous scratches.


    Crash¡­


    The car headlights shattered one after another.


    Wei Ju¡¯er and Ling Bing¡¯er both turned pale. In reality, the car belonged to Wei Ju¡¯er, and in Zhen had bought it for her. Naturally, Wei Ju¡¯er felt distressed, and Ling Bing¡¯er had been promised by Wei Ju¡¯er that she could borrow the car in the future. Now, it was all gone¡­.

 Chapter 146 - 146: Aren’t You Going to Do Something About Them?

    Chapter 146: Aren¡¯t You Going to Do Something About Them?


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    Shen Qingyue was also taken aback by Zhang Jianci¡¯s actions. ¡°Chi Ming, aren¡¯t you going to do something about your friend? Umm¡­,¡± she wanted to say: Isn¡¯t this illegal? Directly causing financial harm to others?


    Chi Ming remained expressionless. ¡°He did nothing wrong. Why should I intervene? It¡¯s just breaking a few things.¡± Ling Bing¡¯er intentionally drove like a madman to intimidate Shen Qingyue, and this behavior was disgusting. The fact that he didn¡¯t ask Zhang Jianci to do anything was already a concession. Did they really think he was a pushover?


    Wei Jiu¡¯er waspletely stunned. Where did all these peoplee from? Why were they all suddenly getting violent? She felt like the world had gone crazy. Even Shen Qingyue, who used to keep her feelings to herself, was now not saying much and pping people right away.


    Ling Bing¡¯er was getting more and more anxious. ¡°Stop it, all of you! This is the new car my brother bought for Sister Jiu¡¯er! Sister Jiu¡¯er said she would let me borrow it in the future! If you break it, what will I drive? Are you all crazy?¡± But who paid any attention to her? Zhang Jianci and several bodyguards were smashing things with increasing enthusiasm, their voices deafening. It had been a while since they had this much fun.


    The happier they were, the more ufortable Qin Zhen felt. ¡°Mr. Chi, what do you mean by this?¡±


    Chi Ming ignored his question, and he also ignored Qin Zhen himself. He just lowered his head and looked at Shen Qingyue. ¡°Do you have time tonight? Let¡¯s have dinner together. They have some new dishes at their ce.¡± His tone was calm and steady, as if he couldn¡¯t see the atrocious behavior happening beside them.


    Shen Qingyue was still a bit dazed and unconsciously nodded. She followed up with a question, ¡°The food there should be delicious, right?¡±


    Qin Zhen clenched the armrests of his wheelchair, the veins on his hand popping out. ¡°Chi Ming, you deliberately came here to provoke me!¡± Smashing the car he had bought for Wei Jiu¡¯er and then making ns with Shen Qingyue right in front of him, this was trampling on his dignity¡­


    Chi Ming lifted his eyes to look at him. His features were sharp but not intimidating. There was a certain warmth in his demeanor, yet it carried an inherent sense of oppression. He inquired, ¡°Oh, what are you going to do about it?¡±


    Their gazes shed in mid-air, sparking off a silent battle.


    One remainedposed, the other was visibly angered.


    In the end, Qin Zhen spoke first, ¡°Chi Ming, don¡¯t think that you can offend me and get away with it. My Qin family isn¡¯t to be trifled with either.¡±


    A faint smile curved at the corner of Chi Ming¡¯s mouth, his toneced with sarcasm, ¡°At least for now, I¡¯m safe and sound. And I¡¯m not one to be trifled with either; I can y rough too.¡±


    While this intense confrontation unfolded on one side, Zhang Jianci had already dealt with the situation on the other side. A brand-new luxury car had been reduced to scrap metal within five minutes. To the uninformed, it would appear as if a severe ident had urred.


    Ling Bing¡¯er had originally nned to borrow this car from Wei Jiu¡¯er and show it off, even promising a trip to the bayarea. However, now this luxury car had turned into a pile of junk. She was livid, screaming hysterically, ¡°You¡¯re all insane! How dare you destroy my car! I¡¯ll never let you get away with this! You bunch of wretches, I¡¯ll kill you¡­¡±


    After smashing the car, Zhang Jianci casually tossed the small hammer to the ground, wearing an indifferent expression. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s see who gets to kill whom. You bully my sister-inw, underestimating all of us, huh? Little girl, you¡¯re too arrogant. You might just get a p in the face.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er, infuriated, threw her bag at Zhang Jianci and cursed fiercely, ¡°You uncultured scum!¡±


    ¡°Do you have any manners? Do you only know how to call people names and insult people? Or do you not know anything else because you¡¯re the one who¡¯s uncultured? You want to fight, don¡¯t you? Well, I don¡¯t have a policy against hitting women. We¡¯re all humans; so let¡¯s fight, huh?¡± Zhang Jianci caught the bag but still sought Chi Ming¡¯s opinion, ¡°Can I beat her up? My hands are itching¡­¡±


    Chi Ming remained indifferent, not disying any emotion. ¡°Don¡¯t go too far.¡±


    Zhang Jianciughed and taunted, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say earlier that this isn¡¯t a foreign country, and if I got into trouble, you couldn¡¯t save me? Now you¡¯re changing your tune? You even implied that I can go ahead and use force¡­¡± Chi Ming cast him a sidelong nce.


    Zhang Jianci scratched his nose, realizing that Chi Ming was genuinely angry. If he did not act, Chi Ming might take matters into his own hands, and that would escte things. He tossed the bag to one of the bodyguards behind him and beckoned with his finger to Ling Bing¡¯er, ¡°Come on then, I¡¯m no slouch when ites to fights. I won¡¯t hit your face.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er did not dare to actually approach. She had been all talk up to this point, taking a step back and hiding behind Qin Zhen, saying, ¡°Brother, these people are so audacious, don¡¯t let them off! Otherwise, where will you put your face¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen had been frowning since he heard Zhang Jianci refer to Shen Qingyue as ¡®sister-inw¡¯.. ¡°Did you ever consider the consequences of smashing my car?¡±

 Chapter 147 - 147: I’ll Ask Her to Leave

    Chapter 147: I¡¯ll Ask Her to Leave


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    Zhang Jianci said, ¡°We can alwayspensate with money. We¡¯re not exactly strapped for cash.¡± Then he added confidently, ¡°Whatever the cost, Brother Ming will cover it.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s gaze turned icy as he looked at Shen Qingyue. ¡°You¡¯re the President of the Shen Group, after all. Do you think public opinion will just overlook this? Or do you simply not care about Shen Group¡¯s reputation? If you apologize now, I might not pursue¡­¡±


    ¡°President Qin!¡± Chi Ming interrupted him. ¡°You can try and see if any newspaper dares to publish it.¡±


    His words were resolute and fearless.


    Qin Zhen sneered. ¡°Mr. Chi, you certainly have a big mouth!¡±


    Chi Ming ignored his provocation, shifted his gaze to Shen Qingyue, and softened his tone slightly. ¡°Shall we go have lunch now? There are too many scum here, and the air isn¡¯t good.¡±


    Shen Qingyue had wanted to leave a long time ago and called Chen Ying to apany her as they walked away.


    When Qin Zhen saw the two of them leaving, his expression worsened, and he ordered his bodyguards behind him, ¡°Stop them!¡±


    Several bodyguards received themand and moved to chase after them but were blocked by Zhang Jianci and his group. Zhang Jianci said, ¡°President Qin, are you treating me and my brothers as if we¡¯re invisible? I heard that the Qin family¡¯s bodyguards are well-trained. Today, let us see how good they really are. ¡±


    Qin Zhen asked, ¡°Are you looking for trouble?¡±


    Zhang Jianci grinned maliciously and then threw a punch, ¡°You got it right! I¡¯ve been itching to teach you a lesson for a long time!¡±


    Shen Qingyue turned back and nced at the fight that had broken out. However, it seemed like Qin Zhen¡¯s side was struggling to hold their own. ¡°I hope Zhang Jianci will be okay,¡± she thought aloud.


    There¡¯s a police station nearby, and she was worried that Zhang Jianci might get into trouble because of her.


    Chi Ming could see her concern. ¡°The police won¡¯te until they¡¯re finished,¡± he said. He dared to let Zhang Jianci act because he was prepared.


    Chen Ying was still bewildered. ¡°Chi Ming, when you were abroad all those years, did you get involved with the underworld? Or has your family always been like this?¡± She recalled some rumors from the past, suggesting that Chi Ming¡¯s grandfather initially made his fortune in a foreign gambling city. In a ce like that, how could someone seed without some ties to the underworld?


    Bringing up this topic, Shen Qingyue suddenly remembered something. She hadn¡¯t thought there was anything wrong with her memories before, but now she suddenly recalled a news article from her previous life about Chi Ming¡¯s parents and younger brother dying in a gambling city. It was said to be a terrorist attack! It was strange; why had she never had this memory before? Could it be that such significant events only came to mind when they were approaching? Was it a side effect of her reincarnation?


    However, Shen Qingyue remembered that her parents also died in a terrorist attack. Moreover, it seemed that after Chi Ming¡¯s trouble, the Shen family fell into decline. Thinking about this, she furrowed her brow slightly, sensing some connection between the two. So in her previous life, did Chi Ming help her from the shadows? But then why didn¡¯t he step forwardter?


    Her thoughts drifted, and she opened the car door and got in, but Chen Ying did not join her.


    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°What are you doing? Get in the car.¡±


    Chen Ying smirked. ¡°I¡¯m not going to be a third wheel. I¡¯m leaving. I wish you a pleasant date.¡±


    Shen Qingyue retorted, ¡°This isn¡¯t a date, you¡­¡±


    Chen Ying did not wait for her exnation, and she reached into the car, grabbed Shen Qingyue¡¯s car keys, and said, ¡°I¡¯ll borrow your car. Bye.¡± With that, she quickly ran off.


    Shen Qingyue helplessly withdrew her gaze. ¡°She has no filter on her mouth, as you know. Don¡¯t mind her.¡±


    ¡°Why would I mind?¡± Chi Ming leaned back in his seat, his eyes deep. ¡°I was thinking the same thing.¡±


    Shen Qingyue hesitated for a moment. ¡°Don¡¯t you have a girlfriend? Why are you saying this¡­¡±


    Chi Ming was understanding. ¡°Girlfriend?¡±


    Shen Qingyue reminded him, ¡°The one I met in the hotel restroomst time¡­¡±


    Chi Ming understood and said, ¡°Wei Wei is my sister. She came back here for business, and I went to pick her up.¡±


    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°I remember you only had one younger brother. Is she a rtive?¡±


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°No.¡±


    Shen Qingyue fell silent.


    Chi Ming turned his dark gaze toward her. ¡°I¡¯ll ask her to leave tomorrow.¡±


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°She¡¯s here for business and has only been here for two days. You want her to go back already? Besides, where would you send a young girl like her?¡±


    ¡°She makes you ufortable, so I can¡¯t let her stay here any longer. No matter where she goes, she definitely can¡¯t stay under your nose.¡± Chi Ming¡¯s words were casual, but they carried a weight that could not be ignored..

 Chapter 148 - 148: The Dream of a Terrorist Attack

    Chapter 148: The Dream of a Terrorist Attack


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    Shen Qingyue did not dare to meet his eyes. ¡°Her presence hasn¡¯t affected me; this is your matter. You don¡¯t need to change anything because of me.¡± Chi Ming, indeed, was different from Qin Zhen. Qin Zhen never cared about her feelings, but Chi Ming always seemed to consider her, gradually bing a part of her life, omnipresent. She did not look at him, but she could feel his burning gaze, exposing the emotions she shouldn¡¯t have. She abruptly changed the subject, ¡°Afterward, how much did Qin Zhen ask you topensate? Send me the bill, and I¡¯ll cover the expenses.¡±


    ¡°The car, I had someone smash it. The guy, I had Zhang Jianci beat him up. How does any of this concern you? Plus, I¡¯ve been nning to do this for a while; I¡¯m happy to pay for it.¡¯


    Shen Qingyue felt that Chi Ming was talking nonsense again. He was taciturn in some aspects but talkative in others. She was sure he wouldn¡¯t ept the money. However, there were some matters she had to handle. She asked, ¡°Your parents and your younger brother, do they have any ns to go to the gambling city in the next month?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be going there in mid-month. How do you know?¡± Chi Ming turned his head.


    Shen Qingyue did not know how to exin; she just said, ¡°A guess. I heard it¡¯s been quite chaotic over there recently. It might be best if they don¡¯t go.¡±


    ¡°My parents have been living there for over a decade,¡± Chi Ming said casually. What it was like there, no one understood better than their own family.


    Seeing that he still would not relent, Shen Qingyue carefully chose her words and said, ¡°You might find this ridiculous, but I recently had a dream about a terrorist attack in the gambling city. A hotel in the city center was bombed, and everyone inside perished¡­ If your family insists on going, I hope you can steer them away from that hotel.¡± She felt that her words were a bit irrational. It was baseless for her to ask them to change hotels for no reason.


    To her surprise, Chi Ming agreed, ¡°I¡¯ll have them book a hotel farther away.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was stunned. ¡°You actually believe my dream and are willing to change your parents¡¯ ns just like that?¡±


    ¡°I believe in you,¡± Chi Ming said, looking at her. Changing hotels to fulfill her request wasn¡¯t a big deal; his parents could stay anywhere.


    Shen Qingyue did not expect Chi Ming to amodate her to this extent. She didn¡¯t dare to meet his gaze any longer and focused on looking out the window at the scenery.


    On the square.


    Zhang Jianci kicked out thest bodyguard and smirked at Qin Zhen with a mocking grin. ¡°Looking at the way President Qin handles his people, acting all tough, you¡¯d think they¡¯re something. Turns out, just like President Qin, a paper tiger.¡±


    He said with a sinister tone, and Ling Bing¡¯er wanted to curse, but she did not have the courage to speak up. These people fought as if they had nothing to lose, and she was afraid one of those punches would send her flying.


    Qin Zhen stared at him, his eyes as fierce as a man-eater. But now he sat in a


    wheelchair, just like Zhang Jianci had said, a paper tiger. ¡°Tell Chi Ming, I¡¯ll remember this debt, I¡¯m not done with him!¡±


    ¡°Oh, I got it. By the way, the car and the people need reimbursement.


    Remember to contact them to settle it.¡± Zhang Jianci¡¯s dismissive attitude was like pressing Qin Zhen¡¯s face into the ground and rubbing it. Afterward, he did not waste any more words with Qin Zhen and left with his people.


    Once everyone had cleared out, Ling Bing¡¯er jumped out immediately. ¡°Brother!


    Shen Qingyue and her mistress went too far! We can¡¯t just let this¡­¡±


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Qin Zhen snapped, ¡°Why didn¡¯t I see you stand up to them earlier? Now you¡¯re brave? Didn¡¯t I warn you not to provoke Shen Qingyue again? Do you take my words as a joke?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er shivered from the scolding and dared not speak.


    ¡°Ice, she was scared too. Zhen, don¡¯t be too harsh on her.¡± Wei Jiuer pulled Ling Binger behind her, looking submissive. ¡°It¡¯s Qingyue, how did she be so violent now¡­ Did we disappoint her too much?¡± She spoke with a face full of self-me, as if she was concerned about Shen Qingyue¡¯s current mental state. In any case, she lookedpletely innocent.


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought aboutpensating her, but she refused it herself. What¡¯s there to be disappointed about now? Even if she is, it¡¯s her own doing!¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s anger hadn¡¯t subsidedpletely, but facing Wei Jiu¡¯er, he made an effort to control himself. ¡°Enough about her. Is the jewelry ready?¡±


    ¡°We bought it, it¡¯s in the car¡­¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er suddenly realized and hurried to the car, taking out a box from amidst the shattered ss. Upon opening it, she found that the diamond ne inside was broken¡­.

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    Ling Bing¡¯er immediately screamed in shock, ¡°This is worth over two million yuan, and it¡¯s all ruined! Shen Qingyue and her mistress mustpensate!¡± She grew angrier as she continued, ¡°Shen Qingyue has no shame. She had an affair within her marriage and got pregnant with a b*stard, and now she dares to bully¡­¡±


    ¡°Ling Bing¡¯er! Do you want to die?¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes turned ominously dark as he looked over, as if he were really contemting murder.


    Ling Bing¡¯er recalled her promise to Qin Zhen not to speak about this matter outside. After all, if this matter were to be public, it would be Qin Zhen who would lose face. Since Qin Zhen was in a bad mood, their family would not fare well either. So, she quickly closed her mouth.


    Qin Zhen said to Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°Come back in a few days to pick again. Let¡¯s go back for today.¡±


    Although Wei Jiu¡¯er looked aggrieved, she maintained a sense of propriety and did not argue. She obediently followed behind Qin Zhen and spoke softly. Later, she used the excuse of apanying Ling Bing¡¯er to the hospital to leave Qin


    Zhen¡¯s sight. Then, she asked Ling Bing¡¯er about what she had just mentioned, Shen Qingyue getting pregnant. How did she not know about this?


    Ling Bing¡¯er had no guard up against Wei Jiu¡¯er and spoke freely. ¡°Shen Qingyue is just shameless. She had an affair within her marriage, and now she¡¯s trying to me it on you and my brother for her divorce. This woman is truly shameless.¡±


    While Ling Bing¡¯er vented, Wei Jiu¡¯er tried to calm her down, but her mind was elsewhere. She couldn¡¯t believe that after Qin Zhen had learned about this, he hadn¡¯t confronted Shen Qingyue. Knowing Qin Zhen¡¯s character, he was the kind of person who would rather bear the world¡¯s burdens than let the world bear his. How could he possibly let this matter slide? She had clearly underestimated Shen Qingyue¡¯s ability to bewitch Qin Zhen to such an extent!


    Two dayster, Zhang Jianci came to find Shen Qingyue and brought her a bag.


    Shen Qingyue was puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s this for?¡±


    ¡°This is the bag Ling Bing¡¯er threw at me. I happened to take it home that day. That woman has been calling me for the past two days, asking me to return the bag to her. She must be dreaming, right? I picked it up, so it¡¯s mine now. I think this bag is quite expensive, and I thought my sister-inw could sell it in high society circles to help my brother recoup some losses.¡±


    Shen Qingyue took the bag. ¡°Did Qin Zhen send over the bills?¡±


    ¡°No, and I don¡¯t know if they even want it anymore. Anyway, I had them delivered, and they should have no trouble finding the ce. I guess Qin Zhen just felt embarrassed,¡± Zhang Jianci said with a smirk.


    ¡°That probably means they don¡¯t want it,¡± Shen Qingyue replied. She knew that Qin Zhen was a person who valued his reputation. If he really wanted the money from Chi Ming, he would feel like he¡¯d been bested. He was telling them that he wasn¡¯t the kind of person to quibble over a little money.


    Zhang Jianci was skeptical. ¡°Over 20 million, and they¡¯re saying they don¡¯t want it? Well, it¡¯s better if they don¡¯t. After all, it¡¯s their big loss, not ours.¡± Shen Qingyue chuckled. ¡°Yes, Qin Zhen will be ufortable for a while¡­¡± After seeing off Zhang Jianci, Shen Qingyue continued working.


    During her lunch break, the phone in the bag belonging to Ling Bing¡¯er rang again. She answered, and the person on the other end immediately began to curse loudly, ¡°Zhang Jianci! If you don¡¯t return my bag, I¡¯ll report you for robbery! My bag, along with its contents, is worth hundreds of thousands.


    You¡¯ll be going to jail!¡±


    Shen Qingyue calmly responded, ¡°You¡¯re asking someone for a favor to return your things, and you¡¯re using this attitude? It seems that Zhang Jianci didn¡¯t teach you a good enough lesson that day¡­¡± She knew Ling Bing¡¯er, and although she was not a real threat, she was not someone to be underestimated either.


    Ling Bing¡¯er was taken aback for a moment, then her voice became sharper,


    ¡°You? Shen Qingyue, you wicked woman! Did you tell them not to return my bag? You smashed Sister Ju¡¯er¡¯s car, and now you¡¯re confiscating my things! You¡¯re shameless! I give you until the end of today to return my bag, or else¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue coldly interrupted her, ¡°No need for ¡®or else,¡¯ I will return this bag to you.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er hadn¡¯t expected Shen Qingyue to relent so easily. ¡°Scared? Humph, if you had been like this from the beginning, it would have been settled long ago. You really¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue interrupted her again, ¡°But you¡¯ll have toe and pick it up yourself. I¡¯m not going to deliver it to you.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er was on the verge of exploding but managed to restrain herself. Her bag contained valuable items, and she could not let this woman benefit from it. ¡°Are you at your office or at home? I¡¯ming right now.¡±


    Shen Qingyue casually twirled her pen. ¡°I¡¯m not at either.¡±


    ¡°Then where are you? Are you ying tricks on me?¡± Ling Bing¡¯er was getting angry again.


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°I¡¯ll be on a business trip to Jianghaiter. I¡¯ll leave your bag at the police station in Jianghai City. You can pick it up yourself..¡±

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    Ling Bing¡¯er could not hold back any longer and burst out with a torrent of curses, ¡°Shen Qingyue, are you doing this on purpose? You made me run so far to get my bag! Now you better give me my bag¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue hung up the phone directly and, as an afterthought, powered off her phone. She did not care how many times the other person called.


    When Ling Bing¡¯er called again, it showed that the phone was already powered off. Frustrated, she threw her phone on the ground, shattering her brand-new device. Thinking about the money she had just lost, she stomped her feet in anger.


    Madam Qin arrived at the hospital carrying chicken soup. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Ling Bing¡¯er stomping her feet in the corridor, uttering foulnguage. Her face disyed a hint of displeasure. She cared for Ling Bing¡¯er, after all, she was her deceased sister¡¯s only child. However, possibly due to her mother¡¯s early passing and her father¡¯sck of attention, she became increasingly difficult to manage.


    After Ling Bing¡¯er had vented her frustration, she finally noticed Madam Qin and immediately put on a smiling face. ¡°Auntie, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Madam Qin frowned. ¡°Who has upset you again? We¡¯re in public; can¡¯t you be moreposed?¡±


    ¡°I know¡­ But it¡¯s Shen Qingyue again. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be so angry!¡± Ling Bing¡¯er gritted her teeth. ¡°Auntie, didn¡¯t you suppress the Shen Group¡¯s business before? How is it that Shen Qingyue seems to be just fine? She can still run around freely?¡±


    Bringing up this topic made Madam Qin¡¯s frown even more severe, and her tone became stern. After all, she had blocked so many business deals, but there were still people willing to cooperate with Shen Qingyue. She had worked tirelessly and even used many favors, and it was all for nothing. Now, with Ling Bing¡¯er asking about it at this moment, she lost her patience. ¡°Mentioning her is bad luck. Enough, let¡¯s go inside and see Zhen.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er suddenly said, ¡°Auntie, do you know about the situation where Shen Qingyue bullied my brother and Jiu¡¯er?¡±


    Madam Qin frowned. ¡°What happened?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er quickly exined the incident about the car being vandalized. A shadow fell over Madam Qin¡¯s face. ¡°Is this true?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er nodded. ¡°Why would I lie to you? The key thing is that¡­ Brother didn¡¯t even ask Shen Qingyue forpensation. I suspect he might still have feelings for her! Aunt, you can¡¯t let this go easily. My brother is preparing to marry Jiu¡¯er, and Shen Qingyue is trying to seduce him. This woman just can¡¯t stand to see my brother happy. You mustn¡¯t let her off lightly!¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s face darkened, but she remained silent as she walked into the hospital room.


    As soon as she entered, she saw a nurse changing the dressing on Qin Zhen¡¯s wound.


    Madam Qin suppressed her anger and said to the nurse, ¡°Please step outside.¡±


    This was a private hospital, and customer service was paramount. Even though the nurses hadn¡¯t finished changing the dressing, they stopped and left the room.


    The door to the hospital room was closed, and Madam Qin asked, ¡°Shen


    Qingyue vandalized the car you gave to Jiu¡¯er?¡±


    Qin Zhen nced at Ling Bing¡¯er, who was lingering near the door. ¡°Did she tell you?¡±


    Madam Qin didn¡¯t hide anything. ¡°Yes, Bing¡¯er mentioned it. She also said you didn¡¯t ask Shen Qingyue forpensation?¡±


    Qin Zhen pursed his lips. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s expression grew more serious. ¡°Qin Zhen, what exactly are you thinking? You insisted on marrying Wei Jiu¡¯er despite my objections. Now that I¡¯ve finally agreed, are you having second thoughts? Do you want to rekindle things with Shen Qingyue?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t,¡± Qin Zhen replied quickly. He had only briefly considered giving up on marrying Wei Jiu¡¯er, but rationally, he still wanted to go through with it.


    However, even though he said that, Madam Qin was not reassured. She knew her son too well. Just by looking at his expression, she could tell he was hesitating. She sighed suddenly. ¡°Zhen, if you¡¯ve decided to marry Wei Jiu¡¯er, you shouldpletely put aside any thoughts of Shen Qingyue. I don¡¯t want you to be like your father! If you¡¯re not sure, then don¡¯t get married. It¡¯s a responsibility to both you and thepany. I don¡¯t want Qin Corporation to have to manage public rtions because of your personal life again.¡± Madam Qin remembered what Qin Zhen¡¯s father had done in the past, and it still weighed heavily on her.


    Qin Zhen remained silent for a long time. ¡°I¡¯ve made up my mind. I will marry Wei Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Madam Qin fell silent for a while longer before finally leaving the room to allow the waiting nurse to continue with the dressing change.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s mind was in turmoil. He leaned back on the hospital bed and slowly closed his eyes.


    In the afternoon, Shen Qingyue arrived in Jianghai City by ne at 2 0¡¯clock. She went straight to meet with her clients without a break. When she finished her work and returned to the hotel, the night had already fallen. Despite thete hour, she did not rest. Instead, she took out a travel guide, nning to explore the city the next morning, even though she only had a few hours of free time. Nevertheless, she was content with her busy schedule..

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    Chapter 151: I¡¯m the One Who Donated Blood to Qjn Zhen


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    Shen Qingyue walked around, stopping here and there, taking numerous photos. With this good mood, she returned to thepany, only to be met with an unwee surprise.


    Someone from thepany informed her that Madam Qin was waiting for her in the meeting room.


    Shen Qingyue pushed open the door and entered, her expression tinged with annoyance and indifference. ¡°Madam Qin, to what do I owe the pleasure?¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s makeup was exquisite, exuding an air of elegance. She got straight to the point, ¡°A few days ago, you damaged the car Zhen gave to Jiu¡¯er, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow. ¡°So, Madam Qin, you¡¯re here to ask me for money?¡±


    ¡°The Qin family doesn¡¯tck for money,¡± Madam Qin replied with a faint expression. ¡°I¡¯m here to advise you not to try to attract Zhen¡¯s attention through these little tricks anymore. Your shameless pursuit of Zhen in the past is already history. Now that you¡¯re divorced, Qin Zhen and Jiu¡¯er are getting married. He¡¯s starting a new life, and I don¡¯t want any more disturbances.¡± Shen Qingyue chuckled. ¡°Do you really think I¡¯m trying to cling to Qin Zhen?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± Madam Qin said knowingly. ¡°You¡¯re constantly making headlines with other men, all to get Zhen¡¯s attention, right? You im you don¡¯t care aDOut Lnen anymore, Dut you Keep creating opportunities to Intersect witn him. That day when they were choosing jewelry, you followed them, didn¡¯t you? You even damaged the jewelry that Wei Jiu¡¯er was going to wear at her wedding¡­ But I¡¯m not surprised. After all, you loved Qin Zhen to death before. I can understand that you can¡¯t ept it now. But I can¡¯t allow you to continue harming Qin Zhen!¡±


    Shen Qingyue shifted to a morefortable position and sat back casually. ¡°The Qin family¡¯s ability to fabricate stories about themselves remains unchanged, it seems. In the past, I was blind and foolish, but now my eyes are open, and my mind is clear. I won¡¯t cling to your son anymore. As for following him, your precious son should have a say in that, right?¡±


    A slight frown formed on Madam Qin¡¯s forehead. ¡°Are you trying to turn the tables on me now? Do you think I¡¯m ignorant of your actions? You¡¯ve followed Qin Zhen before, and this isn¡¯t the first time!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m stating the facts!¡± Shen Qingyue retorted. ¡°Believe it or not, it doesn¡¯t matter. The Qin family always likes to believe what they want, and no matter how much others try to exin, it¡¯s pointless. Qin Zhen did follow me before, that¡¯s a fact. Of course, I should rify that I never followed him in the past! And now, I¡¯ve already talked to your son about him following me. If there¡¯s another time, I will seriously consider calling the police. It¡¯s quite troublesome for me, you know.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression was genuinely serious. Ever since she realized her mistake, she had no desire to see Qin Zhen again. They used to interact because of business, but now she wanted nothing to do with him. Even bumping into him on the street felt ominous.


    Madam Qin always wore a smile on her face, but the tightly clenched hand under the table betrayed her true feelings. She was well aware that she hadn¡¯t raised her son properly. But no matter howcking her son might be, it was not for Shen Qingyue to criticize. ¡°You¡¯ve been hounding Zhen for years, and now you im he¡¯s stalking you. Who do you think will believe that?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s surveince footage. If not, I can put it online for everyone to see? The President of the Qin Group following a womante into the night¡­ This news, tsk tsk.¡± Shen Qingyue contemted the feasibility of this idea. If she did this, would Qin Zhen finally stop following her?


    Madam Qin could not contain her anger any longer. ¡°Shen Qingyue, are you trying to tarnish the reputation of the Qin family again?¡±


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t the reputation of your Qin family always been ruined by your own actions?¡± Shen Qingyue suppressed a smile, her demeanor icy. ¡°I¡¯ll say it again, I have no interest in Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s affairs. If your family hadn¡¯t kept bothering us, we would have cut off contact a long time ago. I¡¯ve already divorced Qin Zhen, and I¡¯m tired of this matter. Please take care of your son and yourself, including your future daughter-inw. Stop disturbing my life. I donated so much blood for Qin Zhen once, it doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯m going to be kind every time.¡±


    Madam Qin was furious, but when she heard Shen Qingyue¡¯sst words, she furrowed her brow. ¡°What blood?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was momentarily stunned, then said, ¡°For Qin Zhen¡¯s recent car ident, I donated blood to him. Didn¡¯t you know?¡±


    She asked this, but already had an answer in her heart. It seemed like it was Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s doing. That woman was eager to marry Qin Zhen, and she guarded against her as if she were a thief every day. This kind of action was not difficult to understand.


    Madam Qin scrutinized her, attempting to find any traces of falsehood on her face, but she couldn¡¯t discern anything. ¡°You donated blood too?¡±


    ¡°How else would I have given him blood?¡± Shen Qingyue replied impatiently. ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can check the hospital¡¯s surveince footage from that day or ask the doctor who drew the blood. Anyway, no matter what I say, you have vour own theories..¡±

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    Madam Qin understood that Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t possibly use such a fragile lie to deceive her. She was angry about Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s lies. Her agreement to Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s marriage to Qin Zhen was not because Wei Jiu¡¯er had saved Qin Zhen, but because she thought of Wei Jiu¡¯er as a blood bank. In case Qin Zhen got into trouble again, at least they would have a mobile blood reserve. But the result¡­


    Shen Qingyue stood up and said, ¡°Madam Qin, you think you¡¯re very clever, but in reality, haven¡¯t you been manipted by others many times? What is this? Being too clever for your own good? I have no interest in the grudges and conflicts within your family. I hope you won¡¯te to me again in the future. Next time, the security downstairs will throw you out directly. Don¡¯t say I don¡¯t respect the elderly and care for the young. Goodbye.¡± With that, she left, her high heels clicking.


    Madam Qin stood alone in the reception room, on the verge of exploding in anger.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er had been staying at the Zhao family recently. Since Qin Zhen announced the news of their wedding, Zhao Manman and Zhao Guoping had stopped their previous domineering behavior towards her. Especially Zhao Guoping, he spoke to her very cautiously. He even bought a bunch of supplements for her to pass on to Qin Zhen, as a token of his goodwill.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er naturally epted with a smile, looking pleased with herself.


    Zhao Manman was jealous to the point of grinding her teeth. ¡°It¡¯s just an


    announcement of marriage, why are you so pleased with yourself? Be careful it¡¯s all for nothing! Without Qin Zhen, you¡¯re still an illegitimate child who can¡¯t show her face, only fit to serve tea and pour water for me! Someone like you, in a big family like ours in the past, wouldn¡¯t even have the qualification to stand by my side.¡±


    The smile on Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s face froze for a moment, and then she said, ¡°Sister, are you jealous now? Because I have something better than you? Between sisters, we shouldn¡¯t be like this¡­¡±


    Zhao Manman retorted, ¡°Just like your lowly mother, using her womb to catch a rich husband. What do I have to be jealous of¡­¡±


    p!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er raised her hand and gave Zhao Manman a p, sneering, ¡°I am the future Lady of the Qin family. Do you need me to remind you of the Qin family¡¯s status? Watch your mouth when you speak to me!¡±


    Zhao Manman covered her face and said, ¡°You, you fatherless b*stard, dare to hit me?¡±


    Smack!


    Another pnded. Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes were fierce; she despised it when people said she had no father. Now that she had Qin Zhen as her backer, she did not need to pretend anymore. ¡°Let me tell you, I¡¯m an illegitimate child, so what? Sooner orter, your Zhao family will be mine. You, the legitimate daughter, won¡¯t even be qualified to carry my shoes!¡±


    Zhao Manman went crazy, ¡°The Zhao family is mine! You, you little b*stard, what qualifications do you have¡­¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er took a step back and immediately shouted, ¡°Daddy! Sister wants to hit me!¡±


    Zhao Guoping quickly arrived and scolded, ¡°Manman! What are you doing? Apologize immediately!¡±


    Zhao Manman was unwilling, ¡°Dad! This wench is bullying me! Do you really think someone like her can help us in the future?¡±


    Zhao Guoping remained unfazed, ¡°I told you to apologize! Otherwise, don¡¯t me me for disowning you!¡±


    With her lower lip firmly bitten, Zhao Manman, under her father¡¯s threat, reluctantly muttered, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    She then immediately ran off.


    Zhao Guoping put on a smile, ¡°Jiu¡¯er, your sister didn¡¯t mean it. She¡¯s just outspoken, a bit thoughtless. Don¡¯t be angry.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er fake-smiled, ¡°How could I be? I¡¯ve been living here since I was little; we¡¯re all one family.¡±


    With that, Zhao Guoping went to chase after Zhao Manman.


    Watching their father and daughter leave, Wei Jiu¡¯er smugly closed the door. She had been suppressed by Zhao Manman for so many years, but today, she had finally turned the tables! She could already imagine how triumphant she would feel when she married into the Qin family. After all these years of plotting, she had finally seeded. However, her joy was short-lived as she received a call from Madam Qin.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er picked up the call after dressing up a bit, changing into a simple and elegant outfit before heading out. Lately, that old woman had been treating her well, and she was willing to show a bit of respect.


    The Qin Residence.


    Madam Qin was sitting on the living room sofa. Wei Jiu¡¯er approached with a polite smile, ¡°Mom, I¡­¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s gaze was unkind, ¡°Who is your mom?¡±


    ¡°I was too presumptuous. I haven¡¯t married Zhen yet, so I spoke out of turn.¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er continued to smile, but she was silently cursing Madam Qin in her heart. She muttered, ¡°Aunt.¡±


    But even so, Madam Qin¡¯s disgust was evident. If Wei Jiu¡¯er still could not understand, she would be truly foolish. Wei Jiu¡¯er said, ¡°Auntie, I¡¯m not sure what I did wrong to make you angry..¡±

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    Chapter 153: Please Keep the Blood Donation a Secret


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    Madam Qin did not beat around the bush. ¡°The person who donated blood to Zhen wasn¡¯t you, right?¡± She had immediately ordered an investigation when she left Shen Qingyue¡¯s ce. It turned out that on the day of Qin Zhen¡¯s car ident, Shen Qingyue had rushed to the hospital to donate blood. Some things simply could not resist investigation. She never expected that, despite everything that had happened, Shen Qingyue was still willing to help them. Remembering the past, Madam Qin felt a shallow sense of guilt welling up in her heart. But this emotion disappeared in an instant.


    One could only say that Shen Qingyue had chased after Qin Zhen in the past, and now, seeing what Shen Qingyue had done for Qin Zhen, nothing seemed surprising anymore.


    Upon hearing Madam Qin¡¯s words, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but she quicklyposed herself. ¡°What are you talking about? The blood type is so rare. Besides me, who else could have given Zhen a transfusion? I saved¡­¡±


    Madam Qin interrupted, ¡°I¡¯ve already had it investigated. The person who donated blood to Zhen that day was Shen Qingyue. I¡¯ve left you some face. Now, do you want to tell Zhen yourself, or should I tell him?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er reached out to hold Madam Qin¡¯s hand, ¡°Auntie¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t touch me,¡± Madam Qin brushed her off without mercy. ¡°During this time, you¡¯ve taken good care of Qin Zhen, and I won¡¯t hold your mistakes against you. But as for your marriage to Zhen, consider it canceled!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er held onto her hand tightly, then remembered something. ¡°Auntie, do you know about Shen Qingyue¡¯s pregnancy?¡±


    ¡°Pregnancy?¡± Madam Qin was taken aback, her heart beating a bit faster. ¡°Shen


    Qingyue is carrying Zhen¡¯s child?¡± The word ¡± child¡± excited her. Ever since Qin Zhen and Shen Qingyue got married, she had wanted a grandchild. Now, upon hearing this news, she almost forgot that Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen were divorced. If Shen Qingyue was indeed pregnant with her grandchild, she could kick Wei Jiu¡¯er out and bring Shen Qingyue back.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er naturally understood what Madam Qin meant and sneered, ¡°She was indeed pregnant, but she had an abortion. And besides, the child wasn¡¯t Zhen¡¯s.¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s face changed drastically. ¡°Whose child was it?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er replied coldly, ¡°It¡¯s the child of the person who trended with her on social media, someone named Chi Ming. Both Ling Bing¡¯er and Zhen know about this.¡±


    Madam Qin was utterly shocked. ¡°Zhen knows too? Why didn¡¯t he tell me?¡±


    ¡°Who knows?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er didn¡¯t mince words. ¡°He¡¯s probably still thinking about Shen Qingyue, wanting to remarry her¡­ For a man to endure such a thing, there must be lingering feelings¡­¡±


    Madam Qin was so angry that she almost dropped her cup. She wished she could rush to Shen Qingyue immediately and confront the woman who had cuckolded her son. ¡°He¡¯s dreaming! How could my Qin family tolerate such a thing!¡±


    ¡°So, Mom¡­¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er smiled as she got up, addressing Madam Qin as ¡°Mom¡± again. ¡°Don¡¯t interfere with Zhen¡¯s and my wedding. If you don¡¯t want the news of your son wearing a cuckold¡¯s hat to spread across the country¡­¡±


    Madam Qin¡¯s face turned ugly. ¡°Are you threatening me?¡±


    ¡°Mom, what are you talking about? How can you call this a threat?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er held Madam Qin¡¯s hand, and although Madam Qin tried to pull away, Wei Jiu¡¯er held on firmly. ¡°I hope you remember that it was I, Wei Jiu¡¯er, who volunteered to donate blood for Zhen, and it had nothing to do with anyone else. You want to save face, and I want to be the Lady of the Qin family. We can all have a good life, can¡¯t we? You really want to push things to the limit, but can you handle


    Madam Qin was furious, her face turned ashen. She wished she could strike down this vile woman right in front of her. But she had no choice but to watch Wei Jiu¡¯er leave triumphantly. How could she dare to threaten her like this? In the past, Shen Qingyue had always been respectful to her. She had never experienced such humiliation. If this cunning woman were to marry into the family, how would she ever live in peace?


    If she had known this would happen, she might as well have kept Shen Qingyue around. She wouldn¡¯t have had to deal with the likes of Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    With the development of Project Suburb One, the stock price of the Shen Group had been steadily rising, and Shen Jun¡¯s health was improving day by day. One day, as Shen Qingyue was pushing Shen Jun for a walk outside the hospital, she ran into Tong Jia, whom she hadn¡¯t seen for a long time.


    After not seeing each other for some time, Tong Jia looked even thinner, as if a gust of wind could blow her away. After herst leave of absence, she had taken intermittent leaves, apparently because of her mother¡¯s illness. Shen Qingyue had been too busy to inquire, but now they had unexpectedly crossed paths.


    Shen Qingyue stopped in her tracks.. ¡°Tong Jia, how is your mother doingtely?¡±

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    Chapter 154: Ambush in the Parking Lot


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    ¡°President Shen, ¡± Tong Jia was lost in thought when she heard Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice. She looked at her and managed a weary, weak smile. ¡°My mom is preparing for surgery in two months, and she should recover soon¡­ Because


    I¡¯ve been on extended leave for a long time, and you haven¡¯t said anything, you¡¯ve even helped me a lot. I feel really guilty.¡±


    Shen Qingyue could naturally see Tong Jia¡¯s embarrassment, but even though Tong Jia appeared rxed, she noticed the worry in her eyes. This hospital had top-notch medical skills and resources, but it was certainly not cheap. Tong Jia¡¯s mother had been in the hospital for a long time, and financially, she must be struggling. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind me asking, do you have enough for the surgery fees?¡±


    Tong Jia hesitated for a moment, not hiding anything as she shook her head with a bitter smile. ¡°I work part-time every day, and even with what you¡¯ve given me, it¡¯s still not enough¡­¡±


    There was really no need to hide this; it¡¯s obvious to anyone who looked.


    Shen Qingyue carefully chose her words, ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, I can help you for now. I¡¯ve been wanting to thank you properly for thest time, and this is a favor I¡¯m determined to return.¡±


    ¡°But that was just an ident; you don¡¯t owe me anything. Besides, you¡¯ve provided me with work, but I¡¯ve been taking leave all the time. I already feel guilty enough.¡± Tong Jia hesitated for a moment and then said, ¡°Miss Shen, if it¡¯s not too much trouble, could you introduce me to someone reliable who deals in jewelry and gemstone recycling? I want to sell a gemstone ring I have; it should fetch a good price.¡±


    ¡°Sure, I can connect you with someone from an auction house. You should be able to get a high price for it. What do you think?¡± Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t ask about the specifics of the ring, but Tong Jia¡¯sments indicated that it was likely valuable.


    Tong Jia hesitated for a moment and added, ¡°Could you find an auction house that¡¯s a bit farther away? The farther, the better¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue was puzzled but didn¡¯t press for more information. She simply said, ¡°Alright.¡±


    After finishing her conversation with Tong Jia, Shen Qingyue pushed Shen Jun back. Shen Jun mentioned something about Xu Fengzhi. ¡°Yesterday, Xu Fengzhi came to the hospital again, saying she had something to discuss, but I had someone stop her. I don¡¯t think her intentions are good¡­ Has there been any recent activity from their family?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, everything is peaceful,¡± Shen Qingyue shook her head. The Xu Fengzhi and her family had been unusually quiettely. Previously, a private investigator had mentioned that they seemed to be looking for someone, but in the past few days, there had been no movement.


    Perhaps they had already found the person they were looking for. What was Xu Fengzhi¡¯s purpose in visiting her grandfather yesterday? Regardless of the reason, she believed that Xu Fengzhi would eventuallye to her. After escorting Shen Jun back to his hospital room, she left. She had a business dinner to attendter in the evening.


    At the dinner table, both parties had a pleasant conversation and even finalized a strategic partnership for theing year.


    Shen Qingyue was pleased to have secured another business deal. Just as she was leaving the private dining room, she encountered a group of people approaching her.


    Chi Ming was surrounded by several people, exuding an air of elegance and refinement in every move and gesture.


    Fu Daoyu walked beside Chi Ming, and the two of them were deep in conversation. Fu Daoyu noticed Shen Qingyue first and greeted her with a smile, ¡°Miss Shen, what a coincidence?¡±


    ¡°Indeed,¡± Shen Qingyue replied. When she looked at Chi Ming, he also turned his gaze towards her. His eyes were as clear and cold as water, with a hint of softness.


    He asked, ¡°Are you leaving?¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded. ¡°Yes, have you just arrived?¡±


    ¡°Not exactly, we¡¯ll be leaving soon too. How about I give you a ride?¡± Chi Ming offered directly.


    Shen Qingyue casually said, ¡°No need, I came here by car. You guys enjoy your time.¡±


    Chi Ming nodded in acknowledgment and didn¡¯t insist. ¡°Alright.¡±


    After Shen Qingyue left, Fu Daoyu immediately teased, ¡°Why are you telling lies all the time now? We just arrived, and I haven¡¯t even had dinner yet.¡± Chi Ming paid no attention to his teasing and continued walking ahead.


    Fu Daoyu joked, ¡°How about I go tell Miss Shen that your car has a t tire, and she should give you a ride? After all, you just want some alone time with her, it doesn¡¯t matter whose car you¡¯re in¡­¡±


    Chi Ming gave him a disinterested nce, and Fu Daoyu quickly shut up.


    The open-air parking lot was deserted as Shen Qingyue walked toward her car. However, she quickly noticed a dark figure near her car. She immediately halted and asked, ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡±


    The person crouching by her car hadn¡¯t expected to be exposed so quickly, but they stood up anyway. It was Lu Xiong, apanied by several tall men.


    Lu Xiong appeared arrogant as he stepped forward and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to react so quickly!¡±


    Shen Qingyue remained unruffled. ¡°What¡¯s the meaining of this?¡±


    Lu Xiong sneered. ¡°You still ask me what I mean? Have you forgotten about ourst encounter?¡±


    A sly smile curved Shen Qingyue¡¯s red lips. ¡°Oh, you mean when you got beaten upst time?¡±

 Chapter 155 - 155: A Betrayal I Don’t Want to Admit

    Chapter 155: A Betrayal I Don¡¯t Want to Admit


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    Lu Xiong originally came to find Shen Qingyue because he had no face left. Now, he was furious.


    ¡°Damn it, you b*tch! Even at death¡¯s door, you¡¯re still talking tough! You¡¯re just a second-hand item yed by Qin Zhen, and you dare to mock me! Don¡¯t you like finding men? Tonight, I¡¯ll let you have a good time with them! These men are all I found for you, I guarantee you¡¯ll enjoy it!¡± Then he shouted, ¡°Get her!


    Whoever catches her first gets to have fun!¡±


    Because they had witnessed Shen Qingyue¡¯s abilities thest time, this time he had intentionally brought more people. He did not believe that they could not catch Shen Qingyue with five of them!


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly as she reached into her bag, preparing to take something out.


    However, at this moment, a stern shout came from behind, ¡°Stop!¡± Two bodyguards quickly emerged from behind Shen Qingyue and started fighting with Lu Xiong¡¯s men.


    The bodyguards were professionally trained, and their moves were fast and ruthless. The people Lu Xiong had brought were just some street thugs, and they were quickly knocked down.


    Qin Zhen was pushed forward and stood in front of Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow, ¡°President Qin, taking a stroll at night again? A stroll all the way to the parking lot? Or are you engaging in stalking behavior again?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face was tense, ¡°Shen Qingyue, what¡¯s your attitude? I¡¯m helping you!¡±


    ¡°Helping me? I wouldn¡¯t dare trouble you, President in. You helped me twice, and both times, my head was bleeding, my back was beaten, and I had to recover for over a month. Afterwards, you used that debt of gratitude to morally ckmail me¡­¡± Shen Qingyue tugged at her lips, ¡°President Qin, this time you¡¯re helping me again. When do you n toe and collect your favors, or are you going to say something to disgust me again?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face turnedpletely dark, and his eyes were sinister, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for me helping you, you would have already been taken away by them!¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at the men around her, bypassed Qin Zhen, lifted her leg, and kicked a man who was trying to sneak up on her.


    She then turned to Qin Zhen, ¡°Is that so?¡± She still had anti-wolf spray in her bag, and even if Qin Zhen did not intervene, she could still handle this group of people. Besides, she had set up one-touch rm buttons, and there were surveince cameras here. Did they really think there were nows in this world?


    Qin Zhen was taken aback by her transformation. In the past, Shen Qingyue had revolved around him, seemingly incapable of anything else. But now, she not only mastered self-defense techniques but also managed thepany with great efficiency, leading it to new heights. In his ignorance, the woman who used to follow him meekly, pleading for even a moment of his attention, appeared to be growing more confident and, dare he say, enchanting.


    He had to admit that Shen Qingyue stirred something in him. In this moment of attraction, he softened his tone and said, ¡°I¡¯m just concerned about you; you don¡¯t have to be so assertive.¡±


    Little did he know that this was the original, uninhibited Shen Qingyue, someone he had never truly paid attention to.


    ¡°Concerned about me?¡± Shen Qingyue chuckled. ¡°I wonder how your future wife would react if she heard that?¡±


    Mentioning Wei Jiu¡¯er irritated Qin Zhen, making him feel both frustrated and guilty. He knew he should not interfere in Shen Qingyue¡¯s life, but he could not control himself. He was well aware that Shen Qingyue had a ce in his heart. However, he could not admit to these feelings and simply said, ¡°I¡¯m helping you out of old friendship, it has nothing to do with Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    ¡°What old friendship is there between us? Are you still dreaming?¡± Shen Qingyue retorted. ¡°But I am curious, President Qin, why are you in a wheelchair today? With such a serious ident, one would think you have nothing else to do.¡±


    Qin Zhen remained silent. He hade here solely because he wanted to see Shen Qingyue, but he couldn¡¯t confess to it. He didn¡¯t want to betray Wei Jiu¡¯er, the person he should truly love. So, he found an excuse for his actions, saying, ¡°I came to ask you forpensation. That day, you had someone vandalize my car, but they still haven¡¯t paid¡­¡±


    ¡°President Qin,¡± a deep, rich voice echoed from the entrance of the parking lot.


    ¡°You should have discussedpensation with me.¡±


    Chi Ming stepped into view, his tall and imposing figure d in dark trousers, entuating his long, muscr legs. He approached with graceful strides, with Fu Daoyu by his side.


    Almost the moment Qin Zhen saw Chi Ming, his face soured.


    Chi Ming walked up to Shen Qingyue and stopped, his gaze fixed on Qin Zhen. His handsome face remained cold and aloof. ¡°I had your car vandalized, and I did promise topensate. I even provided the address.. But instead of sending me the bill, you¡¯re here bothering Miss Shen?¡±

 Chapter 156 - 156: There Will Always Be Someone Supporting Her

    Chapter 156: There Will Always Be Someone Supporting Her


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    Qin Zhen was momentarily at a loss for words, then he said, ¡°I don¡¯t have your contact information, so I could only reach out through Shen Qingyue. I was merely seekingpensation from her as a normal request, there was no harassment involved.¡±


    ¡°President Qin, you¡¯re quite the talker,¡± Fu Daoyu chuckled, appearing charming and somewhat mocking, ¡°But I remember Zhang Jianci had already contacted you voluntarily, right? He didn¡¯t provide you with his address or contact information? Well, ti seems like he didn¡¯t do a very good job¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen remained adamant, ¡°I never heard anything from Yang Fan.¡±


    He refused to admit it now, and the others could not do much about it. But the truth was clear to those present.


    Chi Ming had aposed expression, but his tone carried a hint of mockery, ¡°Since Zhang Jianci hasn¡¯t informed you, I¡¯ll make sure he contacts you again tomorrow! He¡¯ll contact you directly.¡±


    Qin Zhen red at him, his eyes filled with hostility.


    Chi Ming was not afraid at all. He looked around and squinted, ¡°Qingyue, what just happened here?¡±


    Shen Qingyue casually replied, ¡°Just a minor scuffle, it¡¯s been resolved.¡±


    Chi Ming noticed Lu Xiong lying not far away, groaning in pain. He probably guessed what had happened and his gaze turned dangerous, but he didn¡¯t say anything to Shen Qingyue. Some things didn¡¯t need to be known by her.


    Shen Qingyue, however, did not catch Chi Ming¡¯s fleeting change in emotion.


    She dialed the police immediately. After hanging up the phone, she turned to Qin Zhen with a cold expression, ¡°President Qin, it¡¯s gettingte. You should leave too. You wouldn¡¯t want to identally get hurt somewhere, and then Madam Qin uses me of deliberately causing trouble. I really don¡¯t want any further rtions with your family.¡±


    Qin Zhen understood she was referring to the incident involving Mrs. Qin¡¯s interference in Project Suburb One. As long as the person responsible for his ident hadn¡¯t been identified, his mother would continue to believe it was Shen Qingyue. He didn¡¯t immediately leave, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll stay with you until the police arrive. I don¡¯t feelfortable leaving you here alone.¡±


    However, his offer to help was met with refusal from Shen Qingyue, ¡°President Qin, haven¡¯t vou always been fond of leaving me behind when I needed you?


    Now is no different. I hope you can maintain that status, and I don¡¯t need you to y the role of a good person here.¡±


    Qin Zhen had been targeted by Shen Qingyue repeatedly, and he couldn¡¯t contain his anger any longer. ¡°I¡¯m just trying to help!¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked resolute. ¡°I don¡¯t need your help. Qin Zhen, you¡¯re an adult. Surely you can understand that?¡±


    Qin Zhen gritted his teeth, wanting to say something more.


    At this moment, Chi Ming stepped forward, firmly cing himself in front of Shen Qingyue. ¡°I will stay with Qingyue and wait for the police. So, Qin Zhen, please leave. Qingyue no longer needs you here.¡± His words carried a double meaning.


    Qin Zhen did not want to leave, but Shen Qingyue had pushed things to this point, and he could not save face any longer. He nced at Chi Ming and finally walked away.


    Once Qin Zhen had left, Shen Qingyue let down her guard and her expression eased a bit.


    The police quickly arrived and took away Lu Xiong and the others, with Shen Qingyue following suit.


    On the way back, Chi Ming¡¯s car trailed behind Shen Qingyue¡¯s until she safely reached her home. He waited downstairs for quite some time before leaving.


    Shen Qingyue stared at the slowly retreating car on the street below in silence. Tonight, she hadn¡¯t actually felt afraid. Even though she had been to the police station multiple times, it hadn¡¯t affected her much. Even driving home alone hadn¡¯t bothered her. But the presence of Chi Ming behind her had inexplicably given her a sense of security.


    It was as if¡­ even if the sky were to fall, there would still be someone to support her. She drew the curtains on the balcony, returned to her room, saw the stuffed bear on the sofa, gave it a gentle pat, and theny back down on her bed to rest.


    In the morning, a message arrived from the neighboring province¡¯s auction house, asking Tong Jia to bring the item for appraisal. Shen Qingyue received the message and forwarded it to Tong Jia, who inquired about the appraisal process and didn¡¯t bother her further.


    Two dayster, Tong Jia sent another message, saying that the appraisal had been sessful. Because she needed money urgently and couldn¡¯t wait for the formal auction, she had asked the auction house to contact a private buyer to sell the ring directly.


    When Shen Qingyue went to the hospital to visit Shen Jun, she also took the opportunity to check on Tong Jia¡¯s mother. The illness had already turned a once-beautiful woman into a frail figure.


    In reality, she was so simr to her past self. The only difference was that Tong Jia¡¯s mother had been diagnosed early, and with a standard surgical procedure, there was a possibility of recovery.


    Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t stay long and left..

 Chapter 157 - 157: Strange Blind Date

    Chapter 157: Strange Blind Date


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    After leaving the hospital, Shen Qingyue received a call from Chen Ying, inviting her to dinner that evening. However, upon arriving, she realized that it wasn¡¯t just her and Chen Ying; there were two young men as well.


    Through Chen Ying¡¯s introduction, Shen Qingyue learned that she was here to apany her on a blind date.


    Chen Ying¡¯s date was a handsome and charming man, with a refined demeanor that exuded elegance.


    Observing the situation, Shen Qingyue whispered to Chen Ying, ¡°Do your parents and Chen Song know about this blind date?¡±


    Hearing Chen Song¡¯s name, Chen Ying instinctively tensed up but quickly concealed it. ¡°I¡¯ve¡­ mentioned it. Don¡¯t worry about it. Let¡¯s order some food.


    Take a look at the menu and decide what you¡¯d like to eat.¡±


    Shen Qingyue could tell that Chen Ying was only in a rush to go on this blind date because of Chen Song, so she did not press the issue.


    As for the man apanying Chen Ying on the date, the moment he saw Shen Qingyue, his eyes seemed to be glued to her. ¡°I wonder, Miss Shen, are you single?¡±


    Shen Qingyue evaded the question, saying, ¡°I already have a boyfriend.¡±


    The man¡¯s mood immediately deted, and he did not engage in further conversation with her.


    Chen Ying chatted with her date for a while and found him quite agreeable. After all, this was just a blind date, and she was eager to find a serious boyfriend. ¡°Mr. Leng, may I ask what kind of work you do?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Leng Shiji wore a confident smile on his face. ¡°My family owns arge supermarket, and I earn about 100,000 a month.¡±


    ¡°Ah, I see.¡± Chen Ying was not particrly interested in his ie. She had her parents and Chen Song supporting her financially, so she was not overly concerned about economic matters.


    However, whenever Chen Ying tried to steer the conversation to other topics, Leng Shiji consistently redirected it, taking the opportunity to boast about his family¡¯s wealth.


    Chen Ying detested this type of bragging, and her initial favorable impression of him quickly diminished. After all, when it came to financial strength, Leng Shiji could notpare to the Chen family.


    Leng Shiji did not seem to notice Chen Ying¡¯s change and continued to talk incessantly. ¡°My family is local, and we currently own two properties in the city center. Our old family home is also waiting for demolition, and thepensation will be at least eight figures. I may not have a job yet, but my parents can support us. Since my family only has one child, they just want me to be healthy and happy, with no other requirements. However, my mother does have some expectations for a future daughter-inw. You should understand this, given our family¡¯s circumstances. After all, with our conditions, my mother is worried that the other party might be interested in our money. I see that your car is not cheap either, probably costing several hundred thousand, right? In terms of social status, we should be a good match. By the way, what do you do for a living?¡±


    At that moment, Shen Qingyue understood that his courteous demeanor was solely because he hadn¡¯t said much.


    Chen Ying smiled politely, ¡°I don¡¯t have a job either; I¡¯m living off my parents.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Leng Shiji immediately wore a stern expression. ¡°You don¡¯t have a job? How long do you n to rely on your parents? You can¡¯t just live off me for free after marrying me, can you?¡±


    Chen Ying was so angry she almost flipped the table, and her tone lost its mildness. ¡°Did I say I would marry you? Two properties in the city center are impressive? I have a seaside vi and several others. Did I show off like you? Everything is dictated by your mother, isn¡¯t it? Your mother this, your mother that. Why don¡¯t you just marry your mother? And another thing!¡± Chen Ying continued, panting for breath. ¡°I drive a new Lamborghini, which costs 6.91 million! You ignorant snob! Look at the logo; can¡¯t you see?¡±


    Leng Shiji was taken aback by her outburst, feeling a bit confused. However, as Chen Ying continued to speak, his eyes lit up. ¡°Miss Chen, your family is very wealthy?¡± Clearly, this was something he hadn¡¯t anticipated.


    Chen Ying, infuriated, responded, ¡°None of your business. This blind date ends here! Goodbye.¡±


    ¡°Are you just ying with me then?¡± Leng Shiji¡¯s face turned serious. ¡°I came here for a serious purpose, with the intention of getting married.¡±


    Chen Ying could not help but burst intoughter. ¡°I can¡¯t possibly afford your family, so I¡¯ll pass.¡±


    Leng Shiji couldn¡¯t miss the sarcasm in her tone. He felt that his dignity had been trampled upon. ¡°I spoke to you politely, and you responded with such words? Don¡¯t be too arrogant. Having some money doesn¡¯t make you invincible!¡±


    Chen Ying rolled her eyes in exasperation. She had figured out that rich, snobbish men were terrifying. She had no intention of wasting any more time with this man. She stood up, pulling Shen Qingyue with her. ¡°Mr. Leng, I¡¯m not qualified to enjoy your family¡¯s riches. You should find someone else who¡¯s willing.¡±


    The two of them quickly left the restaurant.


    Outside, Shen Qingyue could not contain herughter any longer.. ¡°Where did you find such a bizarre blind date?¡±

 Chapter 158 - 158: Don’t Want to Let Go Anymore

    Chapter 158: Don¡¯t Want to Let Go Anymore


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    ¡°You¡¯re stillughing!¡± Chen Ying pped her on the shoulder. ¡°I¡­ I found him on a dating website! He looked good in his photos, cultured and refined, so I arranged to meet him. Who would have thought it would turn out like this?


    He¡¯s just a photo scammer!¡± Now, she couldn¡¯t deceive Shen Qingyue anymore. After all, her parents would never arrange a blind date with a man like this for her.


    Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t tease her anymore and asked, ¡°Why did you suddenly decide to go on a blind date? And why are you in such a rush that you found someone online?¡±


    Chen Ying hesitated, avoiding eye contact. She could not just say that she kept having those dreams about Chen Song, and not long ago, he had even promised to take responsibility for her. She knew there was someone else in Chen Song¡¯s heart, but his decision to be responsible must mean something. Besides, he had been living with their family for a long time, even though he was not registered as a household member. Chen Song had always felt indebted, and now with this situation, it would tie him to the Chen familypletely.


    Because of all this, she did not want to ruin Chen Song¡¯s life with her drunken indiscretion. So, she urgently wanted to find someone suitable for marriage, so she and Chen Song could finally part ways. ¡°I suddenly felt that I¡¯m not getting any younger¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue deadpanned, ¡°You¡¯re 25.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s pretty old too. People my age are already having children¡­¡± Chen Ying


    said this with such obvious guilt.


    Shen Qingyue was about to ask more questions when a man named Leng Shiji caught up to them. He had a beaming smile and was very enthusiastic. ¡°Miss


    Chen, I just called my mom, and she¡¯s quite satisfied with you in every aspect. How about we arrange a meeting between our parents?¡±


    Chen Ying had to admit that she had encountered strange people before, but she had never met anyone quite like this man. How could he be so confident? Did he think that a simple nod from him would make her go along with it?


    Chen Ying¡¯s temper was not one to tolerate such behavior, and she was about to retort when someone behind her suddenly picked her up from the waist.


    In her ear, the man spoke with his usual gentle and soothing voice, ¡°Excuse me, sir, what are you saying to my girlfriend?¡±


    Leng Shiji froze. ¡°Are you her boyfriend? Are you kidding me?¡±


    Chen Song wore a mild and humble smile on his face. ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m kidding?¡±


    Leng Shiji froze, ¡°You¡¯re her boyfriend? Are you kidding?¡±


    Chen Song¡¯s face bore a gentle and humble smile, ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m kidding to you?¡±


    Seeing him blocking Chen Ying, and Chen Ying not refusing, Leng Shiji couldn¡¯t help but curse, ¡°Are you all crazy? You already have partners, yet you¡¯re here for a blind date? Are you ying with me?¡± He took a step forward angrily.


    The bodyguards following Chen Song weren¡¯t there for decoration either and promptly stepped forward.


    Leng Shiji was intimidated. He tried to put on a tough front, ¡°You think you¡¯re all that just because you have more people? If there were fewer of you, I¡¯d definitely make you regret this!¡± But his speed in running away was faster than anyone else¡¯s. He threw off the friends he had brought with him.


    His friends were all wondering: So, am I a scapegoat?


    From the moment Chen Song held Chen Ying in his arms, she stiffened, not daring to move a muscle. Their breaths intertwined at close range, and suddenly, she recalled the passion of that night.


    Chen Song bent down, resting his chin on her shoulder. His breath was gentle but subtly carried a hint of danger. ¡°You said you would seriously consider¡­


    and the result is sneaking behind my back for a blind date? And you found such a person?¡±


    Chen Ying did not answer; she just fled in disarray.


    But it was clear to everyone that she was very afraid of Chen Song now.


    Shen Qingyue walked up to Chen Song, ¡°What happened between you and Ying


    Ying? She¡¯s acting so strangely; something¡¯s not right.¡±


    Chen Ying used to avoid Chen Song asionally, but it was always when she caused trouble. It had never been like this, running away in such panic.


    Chen Song looked at Chen Ying¡¯s figure disappearing around the corner before withdrawing his gaze. He then said, ¡°The night Tang Fangmo threw a celebration for you, she got drunk.¡±


    Shen Oingvue had a guess in her mind. and her eves Questioned him.


    Chen Song directly confirmed it and nodded, but there was a hint of loneliness in his expression. ¡°After that day, I told her I would take responsibility, but shepletely refused to get close to me.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was somewhat surprised. ¡°So you changed your strategy?¡±


    She thought Chen Song would continue to silently stay by Chen Ying¡¯s side, continuing to be her knight as in the previous life.


    Chen Song gave a bitter smile. ¡°I overestimated my self-control.¡±


    He and Chen Ying had already slept together. Once the floodgates of desire were opened, they could not be closed again. Having and not having were entirely different. Thinking about her doing the same thing with other men made him crazy with jealousy, a feeling of wanting to destroy and possess her surrounded him.


    After careful consideration, he decided not to suppress himself any longer. In the past, he stubbornly held onto the idea of waiting for Chen Ying to marry and have children before returning the Chen family¡¯s assets to her. But now, he had different intentions. He wanted to establish apany that belonged entirely to him. He did not want to let go anymore..

 Chapter 159 - 159: He’s Here

    Chapter 159: He¡¯s Here


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    In regards to Chen Ying¡¯s situation, Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t have much to say. She felt that the current Chen Ying had feelings for Chen Song, so it was best to leave this matter to the parties involved.


    And not long after, someone from the auction house called to inform that they had found a buyer for Tong Jia, asking her toe over. When Tong Jia received the money, she was very happy.


    ¡°President Shen, I really have to thank you this time. With this money, my mother¡¯s surgery expenses won¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    Shen Qingyueforted her, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everything will turn out fine. As long as your mother¡¯s condition is handled properly, there won¡¯t be any issues.¡±


    ¡°Yes, by the way, President Shen, I know this is quite embarrassing, but¡­ once my mother recovers, I n to resign.¡± Tong Jia had long made this decision. She could not continue to stay in this city. She had a feeling that Han Xu would not let her go. Now that he had bought the ring he gave her years ago, she felt uneasy. If it weren¡¯t for her mother needing surgery, she would have left with her mother¡¯s family directly.


    In fact, her mother was her adoptive mother. Her adoptive mother had saved her when she was on the brink of death back then. She could not endanger her adoptive mother and her adoptive mother¡¯s son, who was her brother. That child was still young, and if that lunatic Han Xu found out, she did not know what he would do.


    Shen Qingyue saw that her decision was firm and did not say much. She could sense that there was a lot going on with Tong Jia, but all she could do was respect her choices.


    What they did not know was that the person who had bought the ring at the auction had immediately contacted someone upon receiving the ring. ¡°Mr. Han, I¡¯ve got the ring, and it¡¯s indeed the one you gave to Miss Tong back then. The engraving is still there, no mistake. However, the one who came to sell the ring wasn¡¯t Miss Tong, it was Miss Shen and a stranger.¡±


    Han Xu replied, ¡°Send me the information of that stranger within half an hour.¡± He had never failed to obtain something he desired in his life. Tong Wanzhe was no exception. No matter where she fled, he would find her.


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    On Tong Jia¡¯s side, she had bought a bouquet of lilies and carefully arranged them in a ss vase.


    Mei Yuxia, with her pale face, wore a gentle smile. ¡°Why did you suddenly think of buying flowers?¡±


    Tong Jia¡¯s eyes curved as she replied, ¡°You¡¯ll be having surgery soon, and once it¡¯s done, you¡¯ll be all better. I just wanted to brighten your mood.¡±


    Mentioning this, Mei Yuxia sighed, ¡°I¡¯m already in my sixties. Whether this illness is treated or not, it doesn¡¯t make much of a difference. Why waste your hard-earned money on it? You¡¯re still young, and this money could be put to better use¡­¡±


    Tong Jia¡¯s gaze was gentle yet resolute. ¡°Spending money to get you treated is never a waste. Please don¡¯t say such things in the future.¡±


    ¡°I only took you in from the riverside and raised you for over a year. I¡¯m not worth you being this good to me.¡± In reality, Mei Yuxia hadn¡¯t done much after finding Tong Jia. She had only taken her to the hospital and offered her a ce to stay for a while. It was Tong Jia who had been tirelessly earning money to treat her illness and even supporting her son¡¯s education. She owed everything to Tong Jia, and if she hadn¡¯t fallen ill, Tong Jia wouldn¡¯t be burdened like this now.


    ¡°Don¡¯t say that. You gave me a second chance at life, and all of this is what I should do.¡± Tong Jia stayed with Mei Yuxia until evening, tucked her into bed, and stood up. ¡°I have another part-time job tonight. You rest well, and I¡¯ll leave now.¡± For Tong Jia, without Mei Yuxia¡¯s help back then, she wouldn¡¯t have had the courage to survive.


    However, when Tong Jia left the hospital room, two men in suits and leather shoes blocked her path. ¡°Miss Tong, pleasee with us.¡±


    Tong Jia clenched the doorknob, worried that causing a scene here might harm Mei Yuxia. She nodded in silence. But when she reached the ground floor, she suddenly bolted.


    The two men didn¡¯t pursue her, and when she reached the hospital entrance, she understood why. The man who had once been so close to her, whose every move she knew, stood at the hospital entrance. He was surrounded bv dozens of bodyguards, and the entrance was sealed off.


    Han Xu approached her step by step.


    Tong Jia felt like her breath had stopped, her hands and feet turning ice-cold. She wanted to run, but her feet seemed rooted in ce, immovable. Her fear of him had sunk deep into her bones. But she also knew that even if she weren¡¯t afraid, she had nowhere to go.


    Han Xu had clearly investigated everything, given the grand spectacle he had arranged. If she ran now, Mei Yuxia would undoubtedly be implicated.


    So she remained silent, just staring at him as he approached, her heart pounding faster and faster. But this was not excitement; it was fear and disgust. She thought he might do what he used to, holding her tightly and not allowing her to retreat.


    But the reality was different. He grabbed her by the hair, as if trying to rip her scalp off, and coldly demanded, ¡°Where is Wanzhe?¡±

 Chapter 160 - 160: Everyone Makes Mistakes

    Chapter 160: Everyone Makes Mistakes


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    When Tong Jia heard these words, she inexplicably sighed with relief, but she also found it amusing. He had been searching for her for two years, and now she stood in front of him, yet he couldn¡¯t recognize her. Time and time again, she should have understood. She endured the scalp¡¯s throbbing pain and said softly, ¡°I don¡¯t know the Wanzhe you¡¯re talking about. Please let me go, or I¡¯ll call the police.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re holding the ring I gave to Wanzhe, and you¡¯re telling me you don¡¯t know her?¡± Han Xu¡¯s eyes were icy, as if he intended to torture her.


    Tong Jia bit her lip and remained silent.


    Seeing that she refused to speak, Han Xu pushed her aside and ordered coldly, ¡°Take her back.¡± If she would not speak willingly, he had ways to make her talk. After all, they hadn¡¯t finished what they startedst time.


    As Shen Qingyue exited Shen Jun¡¯s hospital room, she overheard a few nurses chatting at the nurses¡¯ station.


    ¡°That man just now had such a grand entrance! It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen so many bodyguardse to arrest someone. Could he be some bigshot¡¯s spoiled wife?¡±


    ¡°Come on, you¡¯ve read too many novels. The woman¡¯s mother has been in this building¡¯s hospital for nearly half a year, and we haven¡¯t seen any wealthy people visiting. Besides, look at the woman¡¯s appearance. Who from a wealthy family would be interested?¡±


    ¡°Could it be some criminal then? I heard someone called the police, but they came and went without saying anything¡­¡±


    Listening to their conversation, Shen Qingyue approached them. ¡°Excuse me, the woman you¡¯re talking about, is she the rtive of the patient in Room 515?¡±


    A young nurse nodded, ¡°It¡¯s her, her face¡­¡± Realizing that it was inappropriate to speak like this in front of the client, the young nurse quickly changed her tone, ¡°Her appearance is quite distinctive, I won¡¯t forget it.¡±


    Shen Qingyue understood and immediately had the hospital¡¯s surveince footage checked. She couldn¡¯t believe her luck when she caught someone from Qin Zhen¡¯s team deleting the surveince footage. She dialed Qin Zhen¡¯s number directly, ¡°What do you mean? Why are you deleting the hospital¡¯s surveince footage? Do you know Tong Jia? Or is the person who took Tong Jia today connected to you?¡± Based on her knowledge of Qin Zhen, he didn¡¯t seem like someone who would meddle in such affairs.


    Qin Zhen pondered for a moment, ¡°I don¡¯t know Tong Jia, but she is rted to Tong Wanzhe¡¯s disappearance. Tong Jia won¡¯t be harmed; Han Xu just wants to know Tong Wanzhe¡¯s whereabouts. He asked her to inquire. It¡¯s just that he caused too muchmotion, so I helped him with the surveince footage.¡± He did not think he was abetting wrongdoing; he just felt it was the right thing to do once he knew about it.


    Shen Qingyue was momentarily stunned, ¡°Tong Wanzhe? What does that have to do with Tong Wanzhe? Are you people insane? Let¡¯s not even discuss whether Tong Jia is really connected to Tong Wanzhe¡¯s whereabouts. You¡¯ve known Han Xu for so long, don¡¯t you know what he did to Tong Wanzhe? How can Han Xu have the face to look for Tong Wanzhe? If I were her, I¡¯d wish Han


    Xu were dead!¡±


    She had learned about the affair between Han Xu and Tong Wanzhe in her previous life, and it was quite a melodramatic tale.


    To put it sinctly, Tong Wanzhe had grown up in a single-parent household with only a father. She was a talented painter, and at the time, she also had a like-minded boyfriend, and they were on the verge of getting married.


    But at a personal art exhibition, Tong Wanzhe met Han Xu. It could be said that she fell in love with him at first sight. After pursuing him for a while with no sess, he forced her and sent their photos to Tong Wanzhe¡¯s boyfriend, which resulted in her boyfriend being emotionally devastated and getting into a car ident. After that, there was no news of him.


    In order to control her, Han Xu manipted Tong Wanzhe¡¯s father into gambling and umting debt. This forced Tong Wanzhe to turn to him.


    From then on, she became his forbidden fruit.


    Watching his daughter kneel beside Han Xu repeatedly, begging for his mercy, and enduring Han Xu¡¯s verbal insults, Tong¡¯s fatherpletely broke down, ending his own life by jumping into the ocean.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s voice was calm, and he naturally knew these things, but what did they have to do with him? ¡°Tong Jia took Tong Wanzhe¡¯s ring to auction. This ring didn¡¯t appear out of nowhere. Do you know how happy Han Xu was when he told me? He finally had news of Tong Wanzhe, so I couldn¡¯t just sit around and not help him.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s thoughts were spinning, and the information in that sentence was significant. The ring auctioned by Tong Jia belonged to Tong Wanzhe? And when she insisted on auctioning it far away, what did that imply? Regardless of the spections that arose, Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t voice them and said, ¡°Han


    Xu ruined Tong Wanzhe¡¯s life. Perhaps Tong Wanzhe has found a new life now. Why not let bygones be bygones? Is that not a good idea?¡±


    Qin Zhen only replied, ¡°People make mistakes, and besides, Tong Wanzhe¡¯s father¡¯s ident was unexpected. Han Xu cares deeply about Tong Wanzhe..¡±

 Chapter 161 - 161: A Family of Perverted Lunatics

    Chapter 161: A Family of Perverted Lunatics


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    Qin Zhen furrowed his brow, not understanding why Shen Qingyue was so fixated on this matter. It had been two years since the incident, and if Tong Wanzhe had chosen to be with Han Xu, they would undoubtedly be happy now, and Han Xu would not be in this situation. ¡°Han Xu has repented. I believe that after he finds Tong Wanzhe, he will make amends for his mistakes. Since he is willing to make amends, why can¡¯t Tong Wanzhe give him a chance? It¡¯s also giving her an opportunity; people must always look forward.¡±


    Shen Qingyue burst outughing, that was how infuriating it was.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. People should look forward! Tong Wanzhe¡¯s way forward doesn¡¯t include Han Xu. Without him, Tong Wanzhe¡¯s father wouldn¡¯t have gambled, wouldn¡¯t have incurred massive gambling debts, and wouldn¡¯t have watched his daughter being treated like a pawn! Living without dignity. If it weren¡¯t for Han Xu, Tong Wanzhe would have been married by now, with a boyfriend who shares her interests. Without Han Xu, her boyfriend wouldn¡¯t have had a car ident! Even if Han Xu wants to make amends, it depends on whether Tong Wanzhe wants it or not! For Tong Wanzhe, Han Xu should never appear in front of her again! That¡¯s the greatest reparation she could get!¡±


    While Shen Qingyue spoke about Tong Wanzhe, Qin Zhen felt like she was talking about their own situation. He remained silent for a long time and asked, pursing his lips, ¡°Do you also wish for me to never appear in front of you? You don¡¯t want to see me in your world anymore?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t my intention clear enough? Do I have to make it more explicit for you, President Qin?¡± Shen Qingyue left these words and hung up the phone directly.


    Since she knew what was going on, there was nothing more to say to him.


    Listening to Qin Zhen¡¯s words, she felt like she was going to faint from anger.


    Qin Zhen held the disconnected phone, lost in thought for a while. In truth, he had long been aware of this answer, but he arrogantly pretended it hadn¡¯t happened. But hearing it again now, it felt like a heavy blow to his heart.


    Forget it, he was about to marry Wei Jiu¡¯er. How Shen Qingyue viewed their rtionship did not matter anymore. Even if she would never forgive him in this lifetime, what could he do about it?


    Despite his outward calmness, his inner heartache intensified, feeling like it was being grasped tightly.


    Han Xu¡¯s reputation for being ruthless was well-known, and in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes, he was nothing short of a maniac. Compared to him, Qin Zhen seemed almost gentle, at least he didn¡¯t physically harm women; he only used emotional violence. Worried that Tong Jia might be in danger, Shen Qingyue went directly to the Han family residence.


    In reality, even though the Shen family had made a few business deals recently, they were not as prosperous as before. The Han family was no longer a concern for them. The initial n was to seize this opportunity to divide the Shen family¡¯s wealth. However, every time they made a move, their own business suffered losses. Han¡¯s family head soon realized that there were powerful backers behind the Shen family, particrly the mysterious Chi family. So, they had to stop their actions.


    Now, seeing Shen Qingyue, the head of the Han family, Han Tiangang, smiled and asked, ¡°I wonder why Miss Shen is visiting sote at night. Do you need something?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not beat around the bush. ¡°Is President Han at home?¡±


    Han Tiangang looked puzzled. ¡°He hasn¡¯te back tonight¡­ What do you need him for, Miss Shen?¡±


    ¡°He took my friend away. Do you know where he is? I can¡¯t reach him.¡± In Shen Qingyue¡¯s mind, Han Tiangang had always been an upright person,pletely unlike his son Han Xu, who was aplete maniac.


    She did not understand how such a twisted son coulde from him. Maybe there were family issues, she thought. His daughter, Han Tiantian, was also a little maniac in her own right. However, Shen Qingyue did not know much about the Han family. Some traits were hereditary, but Han Tiangang was just better at disguising it.


    What surprised Shen Qingyue was Han Tiangang¡¯s sudden change of expression. He asked back, ¡°Han Xu took your friend? Does Mr. Chi know about


    The only person Shen Qingyue knew with the surname Chi was Chi Ming. ¡°This has nothing to do with Chi Ming. I haven¡¯t told him.¡± Although she said that, her mind was spinning. She looked at Han Tiangang differently now; his immediate reaction was to inquire about Chi Ming. This indicated how cautious the Han family was about Chi Ming¡­


    After hearing Shen Qingyue¡¯s words, Han Tiangang breathed a sigh of relief and immediately tried to contact Han Xu. But the phone was unreachable.


    Shen Qingyue did not hesitate. She called the police and then left. If she did not know about this, it would be one thing, but now that she did, she could not just sit back and watch. Han Xu was truly insane!


    However, after she left, Han Tiangang still told Chi Ming about the situation. If he kept it hidden and Chi Ming found out on his own, Han Xu might be finished!


    No one knew, but when it came to doing crazy things, Chi Ming was even more daring than Han Xu, he just hid it better.

 Chapter 162 - 162: A Pair of Similar Eyes

    Chapter 162: A Pair of Simr Eyes


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    In a dim and damp underground cer, Tong Jia was awakened by someone sshing her with ice-cold water. It sent shivers through her body. She groggily opened her eyes, only to find a sharp dagger inches away from her face. Any closer, and it would pierce her eyes.


    Han Xu gripped her hair, his eyes devoid of emotion. ¡°You¡¯ve already experienced my methodsst time. Do you want to try something new? Tell me, where is she?¡±


    Tong Jia¡¯s body trembled slightly, her breath slowing down. Her fear of him was ingrained in her bones. Every time she saw him, she recalled past humiliations, unbearable moments. Fear flooded over her like a tide,pletely engulfing her. She seemed to lose consciousness, her eyes bing vacant.


    Han Xu despised cowardly people, especially this ugly woman before him who disgusted him. Perhaps it was because she had eyes identical to his Wanzhe, butcked Wanzhe¡¯s spirit and pride. All she had was timidity, a timidity born from life¡¯s erosion, so base it made him nauseous, along with a repulsive countenance.


    She did not deserve these eyes. He wanted to destroy them, but could not bring himself to do it. It felt as if, by harming her, he would be piercing through his Wanzhe. Their eyes were just too alike.


    Han Xu withdrew the dagger, struggling to suppress his surging emotions. He ordered the people around him, ¡°Hit her. Leave her just enough breath to speak.¡±


    Following hismand, the people around him immediately started beating her.


    Blow after blownded on her body, but Tong Jia remained silent, enduring in silence. It seemed she had lost the ability to speak. She did not know how long it had been, but she was barely breathing, and the fists pounding on her stopped.


    Han Xu squatted down, once again grabbing Tong Jia¡¯s hair and lifting her head to look at him. ¡°I¡¯ll give you another chance. Tell me, where is Wanzhe? You can¡¯t endure this. Why risk your life here? You¡¯re still so young, what do you


    A red streak flowed down Tong Jia¡¯s head, cutting through the grim scars on her face. In the cold, white light of the room, she looked like a ghost. But she still bit her lip, silent.


    The stubbornness in her eyes reminded Han Xu of the defiant look in Tong Wanzhe¡¯s eyes when he had captured her back then, a look of refusal even in the face of death. She had been just like this, using that half-dead appearance to confront him.


    His heart felt like it had been pricked by something. He let go of the person in his hand.


    Tong Jia, following the momentum, mmed directly into the wall, finally slumping on the ground, motionless. If not for a careful look, one couldn¡¯t even see her breathing rate.


    Han Xu stood up, taking out a handkerchief to wipe the bloodstains off his hands. Then his gaze swept over the bodyguards in the room. ¡°Continue. If you can¡¯t get anything out of her, you¡¯ll all experience our family¡¯s punishment tonight. I don¡¯t want useless people!¡±


    A few bodyguards trembled slightly, answering in unison, ¡°Yes!¡±


    Shen Qingyue mobilized everyone she could, searching everywhere for Tong Jia¡¯s whereabouts. But there was still no news.


    Han Xu was skilled at hiding things when he wanted to deal with someone.


    Just when she was extremely worried, Shen Qingyue suddenly received a call from Chi Ming.


    Chi Ming knew she was in a hurry and didn¡¯t beat around the bush. ¡°Han Xu is in the underground basement of the World Trade Center.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was surprised at how Chi Ming knew about this, and she did not expect Han Xu to be so audacious. Was this what they called bold moves under the cover of darkness? But there was no time to ask questions now. She hung up the phone and immediately rushed there with her people.


    When she arrived, Han Xu¡¯s people were already subdued by Chi Ming¡¯s men.


    Chi Ming was wearing a ck coat, standing at the door, waiting for her. Shen Qingyue walked quickly towards him. ¡°How is Tong Jia?¡±


    Chi Ming stood tall and straight, sinctly saying, ¡°She lost a lot of blood, multiple fractures. We need to wait for a detailed examination in the hospital.


    The medical team has already started emergency treatment.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not say anything more. She brushed past Chi Ming, walking quickly over.


    The walls of this underground room were filthy, perhaps stained by the blood of too many people. In the center, there was a stretcher. Tong Jia was covered in blood, lying on it with her eyes tightly shut. Several young doctors were urgently treating her.


    Shen Qingyue could not speak anymore. She knew Han Xu was ruthless, but she hadn¡¯t expected him to go this far! She had a guess in her heart. She did not know what Tong Jia had encountered, but her intuition told her that Tong Jia was Tong Wanzhe.. If Han Xu knew that the person he was dealing with today was the Tong Wanzhe he had been searching for desperately for two years, what would his reaction be?

 Chapter 163 - 163: He’s Not an Iron Wall

    Chapter 163: He¡¯s Not an Iron Wall


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    Chen Qingyue walked with Chi Ming behind her.


    Suppressing her anger, Chen Qingyue asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Han Xu?¡±


    ¡°He left before we arrived,¡± Chi Ming turned to look at her, his pupils deep and dark, his demeanor calm and restrained. ¡°If you need, I can bring him back.¡±


    Chen Qingyue shook her head. ¡°Let¡¯s wait until Tong Jia wakes up¡­¡±


    She wanted nothing more than to tear Han Xu apart, but this was Tong Jia and Han Xu¡¯s private matter. She did not want to interfere too much, especially since she vaguely guessed that Han Xu was looking for Tong Wanzhe, who she suspected was Tong Jia. Tong Jia probably did not want to see Han Xu at all.


    As for reporting to the police, without evidence and with the Han family¡¯s influence, she could not do anything to Han Xu.


    Chi Ming fell silent for a moment and then continued, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll head back.¡±


    Chen Qingyue was about to nod when she caught a glimpse of a dark stain on his ck coat. Her eyes narrowed slightly. Instead of asking him, she reached out and touched his waist.


    Chi Ming winced in pain, his brows furrowing, but he made no sound.


    Chen Qingyue withdrew her hand, staring at the faintly dried dark red on her fingers. Worried, she asked, ¡°Are you injured? What happened?¡± She had been wondering why Chi Ming suddenly wore a ck coat; she hadn¡¯t expected him to be injured. Who could possibly harm Chi Ming?


    Chi Ming¡¯s expression remained unchanged. ¡°It¡¯s a minor injury, I¡¯m fine now.¡±


    It was just that he had been standing for too long, causing the wound to reopen. If it weren¡¯t for the ck clothes covering it, it would be quite shocking.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go to the hospital? You¡¯re bleeding. It can¡¯t be nothing,¡± Chen Qingyue said urgently.


    Chi Ming¡¯s voice was soft. ¡°I wanted to wait for you toe over before leaving.¡± He rarely had the chance to be close to her, so every moment alone with her was particrly precious. He wanted to look at her a little longer.


    Shen Qingyue felt a strange sensation in her heart when she heard this, a sour, swelling feeling. She grabbed his hand.


    ¡°Come with me to the hospital. Tong Jia has a special situation, she can¡¯t be moved immediately, we need to handle it first, but you can go. Let¡¯s go to the hospital right away.¡± After saying this, she pulled Chi Ming and walked out without hesitation.


    Chi Ming¡¯s gaze fell on the tightly held hands of the two, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.


    When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor asked Chi Ming to take off his coat. Chi Ming nced at Shen Qingyue, and she understood what he meant but insisted on staying. ¡°Hurry up, don¡¯t dy.¡±


    Chi Ming hesitated for a moment, finally took off his shirt, revealing his strong upper body.


    When Shen Qingyue saw the condition of his waist, she realized how deep his wounds were. The wound had already split open, exposing raw flesh. Apart from the knife wound on his waist, there were many other wounds of varying sizes on his body. They had all turned into faint scars.


    Shen Qingyue hadn¡¯t expected that in ces she could not see, he had suffered so much. No wonder he could endure the injury on his waist and still stand tall.


    He had be ustomed to it.


    After Chi Ming treated his wounds, he wanted to leave, but Shen Qingyue blocked his way. ¡°I have arranged for you to be hospitalized. You will leave when you have recovered.¡±


    Chi Ming was helpless. ¡°These injuries are not that serious¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue was forceful. ¡°I said you will be hospitalized!¡±


    Chi Ming stared at her and suddenly bit his lip. ¡°Okay.¡±


    There was a hint of reluctant resignation in his words, making it seem like


    Shen Qingyue was being unreasonable. This made her feel a bit embarrassed. But looking at Chi Ming like this, she couldn¡¯t help but worry about him going out.


    After she took Chi Ming to the ward and received a call from Zhang Jianci, who said that Tong Jia had woken up, Shen Qingyue nned to go check on Tong Jia¡¯s condition. Before leaving, she said to Chi Ming, ¡°I¡¯ll bring breakfast tomorrow morning. Don¡¯t make it hard for me to find you.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t. I¡¯ll be waiting for you,¡± Chi Ming said, looking at her.


    After Shen Qingyue left, Zhang Jianci brought in a private doctor to rebandage Chi Ming. Finally, he couldn¡¯t help butin, ¡°Brother Ming, why are you here? We have private doctors. They have been taking care of you all these years; they understand you better and their medical skills are much better than this hospital¡¯s. Come back with me and recuperate. Don¡¯t waste time here.¡±


    ¡°I have to stay here,¡± Chi Ming said.


    ¡°What?¡± Zhang Jianci was puzzled.


    Chi Ming looked at the pitch-ck window, a faint smile on his face. ¡°Someone asked me to wait for her here.¡¯


    When Shen Qingyue arrived at Tong Jia¡¯s side and saw her, Tong Jia gave her a weak smile. ¡°President Shen, thank you for saving me¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue sat down on the chair next to the bed. ¡°You saved me too, it¡¯s even now. How do you feel now?¡±


    ¡°I took some painkillers. It doesn¡¯t hurt as much anymore,¡± Tong Jia said, her voice extremely weak¡­

 Chapter 164 - 164: I Want to Sue Him

    Chapter 164: I Want to Sue Him


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    Shen Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief when she heard those words. Looking at Tong Jia¡¯s expression, she truly believed that Tong Jia could not have saved herself. Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°What are you nning to do about Han Xu¡¯s situation? I talked to his friends and have a rough idea why he kidnapped you, it¡¯s because of that ring¡­ the one he gave to Tong Wanzhe.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not intend to pry into Tong Jia¡¯s privacy. At this moment, she had nothing to hide. If there were things she could not exin, there was no way around it. But she knew that Tong Jia understood her meaning. Right now, Han Xu was like a shark smelling blood; he would not let her go easily.


    Tong Jia fell silent for a moment and finally made up her mind. ¡°Miss Shen¡­


    can you help me find awyer? I want to sue him. But it will be in Tong Jia¡¯s name.¡±


    She did not want to bring up the past anymore. At this point, there were things she couldn¡¯t deny; otherwise, she would not be herself. She had been evading things, thinking she could escape forever. But she realized she had been naive. Even if she was Tong Jia, she could not avoid Han Xu¡¯s torment.


    As long as Han Xu didn¡¯t give up on finding her, she would always be in danger. Instead of that, it was better to fight back in Tong Jia¡¯s name. That was the only way to break free from him.


    Shen Qingyue fell silent for a moment and reminded her, ¡°Just based on being kidnapped by him, it might be difficult to bring him down. The Han family is deeply rooted, and their means of self-protection are beyond measure.¡±


    Tong Jia¡¯s gaze was firm. ¡°His hands have never been clean. I know about many of his evil deeds. Let him spend the rest of his life in prison; that¡¯s enough. At least he won¡¯t chase after me like a mad dog anymore.¡±


    If she did not wake up now and kept evading, death was the only thing waiting for her. Instead of living in fear forever, she¡¯d rather take a chance! At this point, what did she have to fear?


    Seeing her determination, Shen Qingyue said, ¡°If there¡¯s anything you need help with, just tell me. I¡¯ll help in any way I can.¡± Helping Tong Jia might also be helping the person she used to be, the one who was deeply mired in the muck. The difference was, she had feelings for Qin Zhen back then, but Tong Jia only felt hatred for Han Xu.


    Tong Jia¡¯s eyes were slightly moist. She said sincerely, ¡°Thank you, President Shen. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might have been in eternal darkness today.¡± Shen Qingyueforted her in silence and then left the hospital.


    Early the next morning, Shen Qingyue hurried to the hospital and bought breakfast from a nearby breakfast shop. After all, she couldn¡¯t cook, but luckily Chi Ming¡¯s taste was simr to hers. She bought two servings of sweet pumpkin porridge, crystal shrimp dumplings, pork Siu mai, and two tea eggs all of her favorites, she noticed Chi Ming liked them too.


    Just as she was about to leave after paying the bill, she ran into Ling Bing¡¯er and Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    What bad luck!


    It urred to Shen Qingyue that Qin Zhen seemed to be in the hospital too. That thought just made her day worse.


    Ling Bing¡¯er and Wei Jiu¡¯er had been chatting andughing, but upon seeing her, they instantly became alert.


    Ling Bing¡¯er, never one to keep her temper, immediately asked, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you¡¯re not here to see my brother, are you? Let me tell you, you have no shame. My brother won¡¯t soften his heart for you¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue could not be bothered with Ling Bing¡¯er¡¯s words. After all, who couldmunicate with someone who was clearly insane? She just walked past them and tried to leave.


    But Ling Bing¡¯er grabbed her arm. ¡°Shen Qingyue, I¡¯m talking to you! Do you think I¡¯m invisible?¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at the hand grabbing her and her eyes turned cold. ¡°Let go. ¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er, feeling a chill from her gaze, subconsciously released her grip.


    Shen Qingyue adjusted her sleeve as if she had touched something dirty. ¡°I think everyone should have somemon sense. You¡¯ve embarrassed me countless times. Can¡¯t you see I don¡¯t want to talk to you? Why humiliate yourself?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er couldn¡¯t forget what had happened before. She had acted impulsively, and now, being calm, she dared not speak. Setting aside Qin


    Zhen¡¯s repeated warnings not to provoke Shen Qingyue, she could not beat Shen Qingyue in a physical fight. Having been hit a few times, she knew how painful it was.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er, on the other hand, gently said, ¡°Qingyue, Bing¡¯er didn¡¯t mean any harm. Why be so aggressive¡­¡±


    ¡°Are you blind and deaf? Can¡¯t you understand what I¡¯m saying? I don¡¯t want to deal with you! Must you stir up trouble?¡± Shen Qingyue nced at her and continued, ¡°And Qin Zhen isn¡¯t here. Why pretend? Aren¡¯t you tired?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er bit her lip, looking aggrieved. ¡°Qingyue, I¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue turned and walked away, not giving her a chance to speak again..

 Chapter 165 - 165: Did You Provoke Her Again?

    Chapter 165: Did You Provoke Her Again?


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    Ling Bing¡¯er saw that Wei Jiu¡¯er was being treated unfairly. Her mind started racing, and she wanted to confront Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue seemed to sense something and turned back, warning, ¡°Follow us again, and you won¡¯t have teeth left! You can try if you don¡¯t believe me.¡± With that, she walked away without looking back.


    Ling Bing¡¯er gritted her teeth. ¡°That vile woman is bing more audacious! How dare she hit me?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er consoled her, ¡°Let it go. Let¡¯s get breakfast first. Zhen is still waiting for us.


    Qin Zhen could now walk short distances independently; he was gradually recovering.


    When Wei Jiu¡¯er and Ling Bing¡¯er returned, they saw Qin Zhen exercising on his own. They hurried over to support him. ¡°Be careful. Wait for me toe back before you exercise again. What if you fall?¡±


    However, when Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s hand touched Qin Zhen¡¯s arm, he instinctively wanted to pull away, but he restrained himself. Lately, he had been resisting


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s touch. Perhaps it was because he had realized his feelings for Shen Qingyue. He knew it was wrong, but he could not help it. He looked at Wei Jiu¡¯er and thought of Shen Qingyue.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er did not notice Qin Zhen¡¯s resistance. She helped him sit on the edge of the bed and took the steaming porridge from Ling Bing¡¯er. ¡°I heard this ce makes good porridge. Try it¡­¡± She was about to feed Qin Zhen.


    Qin Zhen reached for the porridge. ¡°I¡¯ll eat by myself. My hand is much better now; I need to exercise.¡±


    A hint of dissatisfaction shed in Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes. Even though Qin Zhen¡¯s response was slow, he could still sense Qin Zhen¡¯s resistance. Perhaps Qin Zhen did not realize it, but the way he looked at her now was just like how he used to look at Shen Qingyue¡ªimpatient. Wei Jiu¡¯er clenched her teeth and forced a faint smile. ¡°You¡¯re right. But if your hand hurts, let me help.¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er could not understand these dynamics and interjected, ¡°Brother, guess who we ran into at the breakfast shop?¡±


    Qin Zhen casually asked, ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Shen Qingyue! She bought breakfast too. I thought she was bringing it for you, so I asked her, and she wanted to knock my teeth out¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen cast her a sideways nce, cutting her off. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not to provoke her? You did something foolish again, didn¡¯t you? Do you think I would believe Shen Qingyue would threaten to knock your teeth out for no reason?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er choked, silenced by Qin Zhen¡¯s sternness, cursing Shen Qingyue under her breath.


    Qin Zhen asked again, ¡°Who is she here to see?¡±


    Ling Bing¡¯er grumbled, ¡°How would I know?¡±


    Qin Zhen set down his bowl of porridge and took out his phone. Han Xu had told himst night that Tong Jia had been taken away by people working for Chi Ming, and he asked Qin Zhen to keep an eye out and notify him immediately if they found her.


    So, it was certain that Tong Jia was hurt, and Shen Qingyue came to the hospital today¡­ He shared the information with Han Xu, leaving the rest to them.


    Shen Qingyue arrived at Chi Ming¡¯s ward and noticed a few people waiting outside. She asked, ¡°Zhang Jianci, why are you here too?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t we afraid someone might harm Brother Ming? He¡¯s injured now, and he¡¯s vulnerable. Naturally, he needs careful attention¡­¡± Since Chi Ming could not hear, Zhang Jianci started babbling. Then he sniffed, ¡°Oh, is that dim sum? Smells great.¡±


    Shen Qingyue opened the bag containing the breakfast and offered it to Zhang Jianci, ¡°Want to try?¡±


    ¡°We haven¡¯t eaten yet¡­¡± Zhang Jianci began to reach out, but suddenly felt a cold, piercing gaze from inside the ward! This hospital was terrible. Why did the door have a window? He quickly retracted his hand, ¡°Forget it, I¡¯m not a fan of this¡­


    Shen Qingyue thought he was just being polite, ¡°You said you were hungry, didn¡¯t you? Please, have some.¡±


    Zhang Jianci shook his head vigorously, like a bobblehead, ¡°No, you go in quickly.¡± His Brother Ming¡¯s gaze felt like it could pierce through him! It was almost like X-rays.


    Shen Qingyue did not insist further. She entered the ward with the breakfast in hand. cing it on the table, she asked Chi Ming, ¡°Is the wound still hurting?¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s lips were slightly pale. He was already the cold and reserved type, and now, with a touch of illness, he seemed oddly fragile. He said softly, ¡°No.¡± Sitting up, he supported himself, and Shen Qingyue naturally helped him prop a pillow behind him. She had been injured before and knew how painful such wounds could be. But apart from inquiring about this, she didn¡¯t know what else to say.


    She unpacked the breakfast and said while arranging the utensils, ¡°In the future, if you get hurt, make sure to get it treated promptly. If it gets infected, it can be serious.¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s lips curved slightly, ¡°Since you care so much about me, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue resisted the urge to roll her eyes at him, ¡°I¡¯m just giving you some advice. Whether you listen or not is up to you. In the end, it won¡¯t be me who suffers the most difort!¡±


    Seeing he had yielded, Chi Ming looked at the porridge in front of him and casually asked, ¡°Which bowl doesn¡¯t have sugar?¡±

 Chapter 166 - 166: Doing It Forcibly Won’t Work

    Chapter 166 - 166: Doing It Forcibly Won¡¯t Work


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    Shen Qingyue was puzzled. ¡°Don¡¯t you like sweet things?¡±


    Chi Ming replied, ¡°I don¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°But the porridge you bought for me earlier had sugar in it,¡± Shen Qingyue blinked, momentarily stunned.


    Chi Ming casually said, ¡°That¡¯s for you. Mine didn¡¯t have sugar. I never eat sweetened food.¡¯


    Shen Qingyue waspletely surprised. She hadn¡¯t expected Chi Ming to pay attention to such minor details. She also realized her own shorings; she had hardly done anything for Chi Ming before, and this was the first time she had bought him breakfast. She had never paid attention to him before¡­<div>


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    However, Chi Ming¡¯s care for her was evident in every aspect. It seemed invisible and intangible, but upon careful observation, traces of his concern for her were everywhere. How blind she must have been not to see all of this before!


    Shen Qingyue picked up a shrimp dumpling, chewed thoughtfully, and looked at Chi Ming. ¡°I understand now. You don¡¯t like sweet food. I won¡¯t let the owner put sugar in your porridge tomorrow.¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s eyes twinkled with amusement. ¡°So, does that mean you¡¯lle to see me tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯lle to see you until you¡¯re discharged,¡± Shen Qingyue responded, now realizing how much Chi Ming had done for her despite his injuries. She could not just ignore him; that would be too ungrateful.


    But then Chi Ming suddenly smiled. ¡°I was thinking, what if I buy this hospital? I could live here every day.¡±


    His sentence was vague, but Shen Qingyue knew what he meant. She understood, but that understanding made her feel overwhelmed. Especially when she met his deep, ink-like eyes, she didn¡¯t know what to do. She quickly looked away. ¡°Let¡¯s eat before it gets cold.¡±


    ¡°Sure,¡± Chi Ming agreed, not saying anything more.


    On the other side, Han Xu received the message from Qin Zhen, hesitated for a long time, but still rushed over. Despite his father¡¯s warningst night, telling him not to get involved with Chi Ming, that man was unfathomable. But he could not ept it. Even if he had to risk his life, he would find Wanzhe back and keep her by his side forever! After being away for two years, he felt like a walking corpse. The only reason he persisted was to find her.


    Han Xu did not want to confront Chi Ming¡¯s people directly, so he brought only two men to the hospital. However, he did not immediately start searching; instead, he went to find Qin Zhen first. This hospital had shares from the Qin Group, so having Qin Zhen around would make finding people a bit easier.


    In the hospital room, there were only Qin Zhen and a few hospital staff members.


    As soon as Han Xu entered, he asked, ¡°Which room is Tong Jia in?¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s voice remained steady, but a faint displeasure could be detected if one listened closely. ¡°Hmm.¡± Because he had inadvertently found out which room Tong Jia was in, he had also found out where Chi Ming was. So, Shen Qingyue¡¯s visit today was not to see Tong Jia at all; it was to see Chi Ming. She and Chi Ming were unexpectedly so close to him¡­


    Han Xu did not have time to consider Qin Zhen¡¯s emotions right now; he directly pressed, ¡°Which room? Just tell me!¡±


    After Qin Zhen spoke, Han Xu turned and walked away. However, seeing his brother like this, Qin Zhen still warned, ¡°Chi Ming¡¯s people are guarding Tong Jia¡¯s room. If you try to forcefully take her away, it might be difficult. Find another way.¡±


    The people Chi Ming brought with him were strong; Han Xu¡¯s men had experienced this firsthandst night. Not to mention that today he only brought two men with him. Trying to bypass Chi Ming and take Tong Jia away was just wishful thinking.


    Han Xu halted his steps. ¡°So, you¡¯re suggesting that I go beg Chi Ming, or even beg Shen Qingyue? Let Chi Ming, for the sake of Shen Qingyue¡¯s face, give me some information?¡±


    He had never lowered his head to anyone. The fact that Chi Ming agreed to let Tong Jia go was already apromise; otherwise, he would have stormed in that very night. But now, his brother wanted him to bow down?


    Qin Zhen said, ¡°I know it¡¯s hard for you. But I¡¯m just giving you a reminder. This is the best solution.¡±


    Han Xu fell silent for a moment. ¡°Where is his room?¡±


    He would never lower his dignity to beg Chi Ming, but a normal negotiation could be attempted, right? It was just money. His Han family had plenty.


    Upon hearing this, Qin Zhen got up from the hospital bed. ¡°Let me go with you.


    Don¡¯t act recklessly and make things worse.¡±


    Of course, his real intentions were known only to himself.


    Zhang Jianci and a few brothers had been guarding the door. When they saw Han Xu and his group approaching, they directly intercepted them.. ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this? President Han, you brought a group of people here, are you here to fight?¡±</font>

 Chapter 167 - 167: Come Back to Be the Young Madam

    Chapter 167 - 167: Come Back to Be the Young Madam


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    Han Xu stopped in his tracks. ¡°I have something to discuss with Mr. Chi. Let me in. ¡±


    Zhang Jianciughed, ¡°You want to talk, but my boss might not want to listen.


    Besides, if you want to go in, just go in. Do you think this is your backyard?¡±


    Qin Zhen ordered coldly, ¡°Let us in.¡±


    Zhang Jianci nced at him, ¡°Tsk tsk, President Qin, you¡¯re in a wheelchair now, yet you¡¯re still wandering around. Aren¡¯t you afraid your old injury might not hold up, or you might get a new one? Can your small frame endure that? Who do you think you are?¡±<div>


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    Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened, ¡°Are you provoking me?¡±


    ¡°If you want to interpret it that way, I won¡¯t stop you! After all, it¡¯s not like I invited you here¡­¡± Zhang Jianci stood crookedly, looking indifferent.


    However, the air was thick with tension.


    ¡°Let them in,¡± Chi Ming¡¯s voice came from inside the ward.


    In fact, the ce was notrge, and since they were talking at the door, their voices didn¡¯t diminish inside. Everyone inside the ward heard clearly. Chi Ming intentionally did not let them in from the beginning.


    Qin Zhen understood this intention very well, and his face became even more displeased.


    When they entered the ward, they saw Shen Qingyue sitting by the bedside, peeling an apple.


    Qin Zhen entered, but she did not spare him a nce.


    Qin Zhen felt suffocated, but he did not forget the main purpose. He tried hard to divert his gaze from Shen Qingyue; since she was ignoring him, he did not want to focus on her either.


    However, Han Xu asked with a slightly harsh tone, ¡°Mr. Chi, where is Tong Jia? I want to know the whereabouts of Tong Wanzhe. I hope you won¡¯t obstruct us, or you can directly ask and tell me. If you agree, I can transfer five percent of Qin Corporation¡¯s shares to you.¡±


    Five percent of Qin Corporation¡¯s shares were already in the tens of millions. To find Tong Wanzhe¡¯s whereabouts, he had spared no expense. Giving away such a significant portion without conditions wasn¡¯t simple. He would also have to face internal issues within the Qin family.


    remained indifferent, ¡°I don¡¯tck money. But you can ask Qingyue. If she wants, I can consider epting it.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯tck money either.¡± Shen Qingyue arranged the apples and ced them in front of him. ¡°I just don¡¯t know if President Han is this extravagant. Does your family know? Can you exin it when you go back?¡±


    Han Xu clenched his fists and took a step forward.


    Shen Qingyue stood up and blocked Han Xu in front of Chi Ming, ¡°President Han, let me remind you, there are people guarding the door. Don¡¯t cause trouble. If you start a fight, you¡¯ll be the one at a loss.¡±


    Qin Zhen, seeing Shen Qingyue defending Chi Ming like this, furrowed his brows tighter. These two people were deliberately coordinating in front of him, protecting each other. Were they trying to infuriate him?


    He snorted coldly, ¡°There are indeed people outside, but don¡¯t forget, this hospital is invested in by the Qin Group. The entire hospital, all the staff, are mine. If you really want to make trouble, it might not end well for us, but you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow, ¡°You can try, Presiden Qin. Let¡¯s see whose people arrive first, yours or ours! Even if we both suffer losses, it will definitely be you first.¡±


    Instantly, Qin Zhen¡¯s face was covered with ayer of gloom, ¡°Shen Qingyue!¡±


    ¡°President Qin, no need to be so loud. I¡¯m young, but my ears work just fine.¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice waszy,pletely ignoring Qin Zhen.


    Qin Zhen was not lightly angered by Shen Qingyue¡¯s attitude. Her tone towards him had be increasingly sharp! Did he owe her something? Was that why every word she said to him was so pointed?


    Han Xu knew that every time Qin Zhen faced Shen Qingyue, he would lose control. He interrupted their argument directly, ¡°Miss Shen, let¡¯s get back to the main topic. I just want to find Wanzhe, not necessarily make things difficult for Tong Jia. I know you are speaking up for her, and I admit, I was unfair to her before. But I regret it now. As long as shees back, I will do everything topensate her. You are both women, so you should understand that she must have had a hard time outside. But if shees back and bes the Young Madam of the Han family, her life will be entirely different. What do you think?¡±


    Shen Qingyueughed outright, ¡°President Han, your words sound noble, but in reality, you¡¯re just unwilling. You¡¯ve always had your way in everything, but when ites to Tong Wanzhe, you keep facing setbacks¡­.¡±</font>

 Chapter 168 - 168: As Long as You Want, I Can Handle It

    Chapter 168 - 168: As Long as You Want, I Can Handle It


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    ¡°So you were even more unwilling. You tried everything to break her pride, to clip her wings. All you wanted was to confine her, to see her obsessed with you! Just like two years ago, you disregarded her feelings, forced her to stay, and in the end, it led to her family¡¯s downfall. If not for you, she would have been married with children by now, happy with her family, without a single day of hardship. All the pain she endured was caused by you. And now, you¡¯re saying all these things. Don¡¯t you find yourself disgusting? Your vile nature has never changed. Even if you have a moment of remorse, in the long years toe, if you feel a moment of jealousy, she and the people around her will suffer. She only has one life, and you¡¯ve worn her out. Actually, what she wants is for you to never appear in front of her. If you truly love her, why can¡¯t you just let her


    Han Xu listened to Shen Qingyue¡¯s usations, his eyes zing as if they could burn everything down. He restrained himself, mindful of Chi Ming¡¯s presence. ¡°You¡¯re twisting the truth!¡±


    Facing Han Xu¡¯s fury, Shen Qingyue remained calm. ¡°You know exactly what I mean, President Han. We won¡¯t assist you in this matter, and we don¡¯t want to involve innocent people, especially Tong Jia. She won¡¯t see you. Mr. Chi is also injured and needs rest. Please leave.¡±


    Han Xu gritted his teeth and threatened, ¡°Shen Qingyue, you have Chi Ming protecting you, so I can¡¯t touch you. But what about Tong Jia? You said it yourself, she¡¯s innocent! But she¡¯s also helpless, with a dying mother. Can you help her just once? Can you keep helping her?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression turned stern. ¡°You¡¯ve already tortured Tong Jia this much, what else do you want?¡±<div>


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    Han Xu sneered, ¡°I don¡¯t even know what I might do. I¡¯ve never understood how to appreciate delicacy. If one day she loses an arm or a leg¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue stared at him, her words deliberate. ¡°Han Xu, you will regret this.¡±


    ¡°What do I have to regret?¡± He had done so many things; he never knew how to write the word ¡®regret.¡¯ With that, he did not linger any longer and left, pushing Qin Zhen along.


    As they reached the door, Qin Zhen could not help but look back. He saw Shen Qingyue bending down, arranging a cushion for Chi Ming, then fetching water for him. Her movements were practiced, as if she had done it hundreds or thousands of times before. Qin Zhen withdrew his gaze, his demeanor turning silent and gloomy.


    After leaving Chi Ming¡¯s ward, Han Xu decided to retreat for the time being. He thought it over; Chi Ming and Tong Jia didn¡¯t have direct contact, and Tong Jia was just an employee of Shen Qingyue. While he could help her once, he couldn¡¯t keep protecting her forever. When Shen Qingyue had free hands and Chi Ming was no longer involved, he would capture Tong Jia again. By that time, he did not believe Tong Wanzhe could remain hidden. After all, Tong


    Wanzhe had given Tong Jia the ring; their rtionship was definitely unique.


    After the group had left, Zhang Jianci entered the hospital room. ¡°That kid Qin Zhen sure knows how to talk. He¡¯s not afraid that I mighte in and throw him out of the window along with his wheelchair? His legs aren¡¯t working properly now, but he still dares to think like that.¡±


    Shen Qingyue chuckled, teasing him, ¡°Then why didn¡¯t youe in earlier?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you give the word, Sister-inw? As long as you call, I¡¯lle in


    immediately! I¡¯ll dismantle his wheelchair and let him crawl back on his own.¡±


    Shen Qingyue helplessly rified, ¡°I am not your sister-inw.¡± She had said this so many times, but Zhang Jianci was as slippery as an eel.


    Zhang Jianci yed the rogue, ¡°Ask Brother Ming, I only listen to him.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not need to ask; she already knew his answer. Asking would only add to the awkwardness, so she changed the topic, ¡°This hospital belongs to the Qin Group. Let¡¯s not stay here. Let¡¯s go to another hospital.¡±


    ¡°I have no problem with that,¡± Chi Ming spoke up, ¡°but Miss Tong¡¯s injuries might make it inconvenient to move.¡±


    Shen Qingyue had overlooked this point. Tong Jia had several broken bones; she could hardly move, let alone breathefortably.


    However, Zhang Jianci said, ¡°Whether we change hospitals or not doesn¡¯t matter. Han Xu wants to capture someone; he can go anywhere. If we station more people here, there shouldn¡¯t be a big problem. He can¡¯t directly cause a conflict here.¡¯


    Shen Qingyue thought Zhang Jianci had a point, so she did not say anything more.


    Seeing that she still seemed troubled, Chi Ming asked, ¡°Do you need me to handle the Han family for you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue shook her head, ¡°The Han family is not easy to deal with¡­¡± She did not want Chi Ming to get into unnecessary trouble, especially since he was still injured.


    Chi Ming, nonchnt as ever, said, ¡°Not easy to deal with doesn¡¯t mean impossible. As long as you want, I can handle it.¡±


    Shen Qingyue was stunned. He always said shocking things so casually..</font>

 Chapter 169 - 169: When She Didn’t Know, He Helped Her Again

    Chapter 169 - 169: When She Didn¡¯t Know, He Helped Her Again


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    ¡°You and Tong Jia have no prior connection. Your willingness to help herst night was already a great favor to her. We cannot afford to have you fall out with the Han family,¡± Shen Qingyue said. She could help Tong Jia not only because she saw her past self in her but also because Tong Jia had saved her. However, she could not involve Chi Ming any further. Besides, the Chi family was deeply entangled, with hidden connections in various countries, although somewhat dispersed.


    The Han family was not insignificant; dealing with them would not be easy. She did not want to implicate him further. The Chi family had its own matters to attend to.


    Chi Ming was not a phnthropist. If it weren¡¯t for helping Shen Qingyue, he would not have assisted Tong Jia. Frankly, he wasn¡¯t a good person either,cking great empathy. If Shen Qingyue had agreed, he could have helped Tong Jia. Since she did not want him involved, he wouldn¡¯t overstep. He just looked at her and said, ¡°Remember, when you can¡¯t handle it anymore, you can rely on me anytime.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue felt a stir in her heart but didn¡¯t respond to his words. She thought of something and asked, ¡°Are your parents still going to the gambling city next week?¡±


    Chi Ming remembered what she had told himst time. ¡°They¡¯re not going anymore¡­ I¡¯ll go; there¡¯s something I need to handle there, something that can¡¯t be avoided.¡±<div>


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    Shen Qingyue, who had just rxed, now found out that Chi Ming would be going. She looked at him, silent for a long time, then said, ¡°Be careful. That dream felt incredibly real. I don¡¯t know what might happen if someone else experiences it, but you need to be cautious¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will be,¡± Chi Ming assured her. Shen Qingyue did not say more; she tidied up and went to work.


    After she left, Zhang Jianci immediately said, ¡°Brother Ming, true emotions have never been able to hold on to someone¡¯s heart; it¡¯s the schemes that win people over. Your deep affection tactic isn¡¯t working well. I still say, just deal with your sister-inw directly; love will naturally follow. Isn¡¯t this faster than the current progress?¡±


    Chi Ming calmly replied, ¡°This method might work on others, but not on Qingyue.¡± Shen Qingyue was stubborn; if someone wronged her, she wouldn¡¯t give them another chance. Qin Zhen was the best example. He could not afford to give Shen Qingyue a reason to hate him.


    He wanted to step into her heart, taking it one slow step at a time.


    Zhang Jianci could not help but make a clicking sound with his tongue twice. ¡°Looking at your calm andposed demeanor, one would think you¡¯ve already seeded. The way you are¡­¡±


    Chi Ming cast a sidelong nce at him. ¡°Are you idle?¡±


    Zhang Jianci immediately stood up. ¡°I¡¯m actually quite busy. I¡¯ll take my leave.¡±


    ¡°What? Lu Xiong is in prison?¡± Shen Qingyue was somewhat surprised when she heard this news from the police. She hade to the police station to inquire about the progress of Lu Xiong¡¯s case and to provide some additional evidence of his assault on a girl. After all, what this guy had done was not something to be taken lightly. She just did not expect that Lu Xiong had already been sentenced. As for who had been pulling the strings behind the scenes, there was no need to guess; it was definitely Chi Ming.


    So, she owed him more and more.


    In the evening, Shen Qingyue bought dinner and delivered it to Shen Jun and Mei Yuxia.


    She could not let Mei Yuxia know about Tong Jia being hospitalized, and to prevent her from worrying, Tong Jia asked her to convey a few words, saying that she had been sent on a business trip to another city, where she was earning a good sry, so Mei Yuxia should feel at ease.


    Since Shen Qingyue had already offered to help, she naturally didn¡¯t just send a message. Instead, she went in person. After all, she was Tong Jia¡¯s supervisor, and her presence would reassure Mei Yuxia.


    However, when she got out of her car with the food in hand, she ran into Xu Fengzhi, who had been lingering nearby.


    The bodyguards stationed outside Shen Jun¡¯s hospital room had mentioned that Xu Fengzhi had beening frequentlytely, but she never managed to see Shen Jun.


    Xu Fengzhi noticed Shen Qingyue and a trace of resentment shed in her eyes. However, she seemed to recall something and put on a smile as she approached. ¡°Oh, Qingyue, it¡¯s been a while.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face remained expressionless. ¡°Indeed, what are you here for? Do you want to move back to the old mansion or convince me to withdraw thewsuit? But don¡¯t even think about it; it¡¯s impossible.¡±


    Hearing these words, Xu Fengzhi almost could not maintain her fake smile. This little vixen always managed to strike at her heart with her words. However, the little vixen wouldn¡¯t have the upper hand for long. ¡°I¡¯m just here to visit Granduncle, no ulterior motives.¡±


    A chilly look passed through Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes. ¡°Do you believe that yourself?¡±


    Xu Fengzhi concealed a hint of amusement. ¡°Qingyue, I¡¯m lowering myself here, what¡¯s with your attitude? After all, I¡¯m your elder. Your parents may not be around anymore, but you shouldn¡¯t be so rude.¡±


    ¡°I know you hate me, so there¡¯s no need to y this game of pretending. I won¡¯t let you see Grandfather.¡± Shen Qingyue did not beat around the bush; she spoke directly..</font>

 Chapter 170 - 170: Without the Status of the Shen Family’s Heir, You’re Nothing

    Chapter 170 - 170: Without the Status of the Shen Family¡¯s Heir, You¡¯re Nothing


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    Xu Fengzhi¡¯s facepletely changed, her tone devoid of kindness. ¡°Shen Qingyue, I am Shen Jun¡¯s niece-inw! What gives you the right to stop me from seeing him? I am just concerned about his condition. Your actions have deeply disappointed me!¡±


    Shen Qingyue sneered, her face mocking. ¡°When Shen Da poisoned


    Grandfather, your uncle was also deeply disappointed. Let me tell you, Xu Fengzhi, I haven¡¯t caught you yet, but I believe it won¡¯t be long before you end up behind bars! You can reunite with your husband.¡±


    Xu Fengzhi¡¯s face turned red with anger. ¡°You heartless wolf! You harmed my husband and now you want to harm me? You have no conscience, you¡ª¡± Shen Qingyue did not bother to argue further and just walked away.


    However, Xu Fengzhi did not let her go, shouting after her retreating figure, ¡°I¡¯ll see how long you can remain arrogant! When I pull you down from your position as Shen family¡¯s Young Miss, you¡¯ll be nothing! A b*stard with no parents¡­¡±<div>


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    Shen Qingyue had long since walked away, paying no attention to Xu Fengzhi¡¯s chaotic shouting. Besides, nothing good coulde out of Xu Fengzhi¡¯s mouth anyway.


    Xu Fengzhi continued to curse in ce for a while. Just as she was about to leave, she was bumped by a cart covered with bedsheets. Fuming, she scolded the cleaner pushing it, ¡°Are you blind? How could you hit someone standing this big here?¡±


    The cleaner, elderly and afraid, kept apologizing without daring to retort.


    Xu Fengzhi continued her tirade for a while until more people gathered around. Only then did she stop. It was only in a moment of distraction that she suddenly thought of something. How could she forget? Even if she could not enter Shen Jun¡¯s hospital room, she could get his hair from the changed bedsheets! That old man was of such an age; losing hair was normal, right? As for that wicked woman Shen Qingyue, once she pushed her off the position of the Shen family heir, let¡¯s see how arrogant she could be then! She will be taught a lesson.


    Mei Yuxia had her doubts about Tong Jia¡¯s trip out of town. It wasn¡¯t her boasting; Tong Jia was genuinely filial and wouldn¡¯t leave when she needed surgery. ¡°President Shen, there shouldn¡¯t be anything major with Tong Jia, right?¡±


    ¡°No, she just can¡¯t make it here conveniently. This job opportunity is truly rare. She hesitated for a long time, but she seeded this time. It will enrich her resume, and her future will only get better,¡± Shen Qingyue reassured.


    Mei Yuxia fell silent for a while and said, ¡°Then ask her toe back as soon as possible. I don¡¯t understand her work, but please tell her if she doesn¡¯te back, I won¡¯t go through with the surgery.¡±


    Mei Yuxia¡¯s tone was resolute, and no amount of persuasion from Shen Qingyue worked. Shen Qingyue suspected Mei Yuxia sensed something, but in the end, she could only ry Mei Yuxia¡¯s words to Tong Jia exactly as they were spoken.


    Tong Jia was also anxious but couldn¡¯t do anything. She couldn¡¯t even leave her bed at the moment, only able to focus on recovering quickly so she could return to Mei Yuxia¡¯s side as soon as she could walk again.


    In the following days, Shen Qingyue visited the hospital every day to bring breakfast to Chi Ming, making sure it was different every day. However, she was juggling her job during the day, taking care of Chi Ming in the morning, attending to Shen Jun in the evening, and discussing the progress of Shen Da¡¯s case with herwyer. Thisck of sleep was taking a toll on her, and her mental state was visibly deteriorating.


    Chi Ming was incredibly observant. Seeing her condition, he suggested, ¡°It¡¯s still early. Why don¡¯t you rest on thepanion bed for a while? Your body won¡¯t hold up like this.¡±


    Shen Qingyue shook her head, ¡°No need, I¡¯ll just close my eyes for a moment.¡± With that, she leaned on the bedside table and closed her eyes, trying to rest for a bit.


    However, within seconds, Chi Ming heard the calm and steady breathing beside him. She had fallen asleep. It was evident, she was truly exhausted.


    So much had happened recently; Shen Qingyue was working tirelessly every day, wishing she could clone herself.


    Setting the porridge down, Chi Ming turned his head, his gaze carefully studying her face. He rarely observed her from such a close distance; he was afraid of bing too familiar, afraid she would be repulsed. He had always been cautious about everything concerning her, terrified of making a wrong move. He stared at her for a long time, unable to resist reaching out and gently running his fingers through her long hair. ¡°Since you¡¯re this tired, why can¡¯t you rely on me a little? You still have me¡­¡±


    Just then, a dark and sharp voice echoed from the doorway, interrupting the sweet moment, ¡°Looks like I came at the wrong time, disturbing your sweetness.¡±


    Zhang Jianci, about to chase away Qin Zhen when he was wheeled in, had no idea this guy would barge in, taking the opportunity to start gossiping..</font>

 Chapter 171 - 171: My Injuries Have Already Healed

    Chapter 171 - 171: My Injuries Have Already Healed


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    Shen Qingyue was still in the midst of her dreams, although her sleep was not very deep. In the vague haze, she heard the voice of Qin Zhen, and immediately furrowed her brow. Hearing this voice so early in the morning was truly ominous. Why couldn¡¯t her dreams be undisturbed? Couldn¡¯t she just sleep peacefully for a while?


    Zhang Jianci always defended his Brother Ming, and upon hearing Qin Zhen¡¯s sarcastic tone, a hint of provocation appeared on his face. He spoke with a sneer, ¡°Oh, President Qin, why such a sour tone? What¡¯s wrong? Was Wei Jiu¡¯er not satisfying enough for youst night, so you¡¯re venting your frustration here?¡±


    With that, Zhang Jianci suddenly pped his own head, his smile bright but extremely irritating. ¡°How could I forget that President Qin is still in a wheelchair? Perhaps there¡¯s something he wants to do, but he¡¯s physically incapable? Depending on a young girl for such matters might damage President Qin¡¯s prestige, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    Qin Zhen, always conscious of his status and ustomed to a high position, rarely faced such insolence. This infuriated him, and his face immediately darkened. ¡°You¡¯d better watch your mouth!¡± he warned.


    However, Zhang Jianci was not afraid of him. ¡°What? What are you going to do?¡± he taunted, baring his teeth. ¡°Thinking of biting someone, huh?¡±<div>


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    In the hospital room, Chi Ming¡¯s voice came cold and indifferent, ¡°Enough, both of you, stop talking.¡±


    Zhang Jianci knew Chi Ming was talking to him. He fell silent, but his eyes still carried a mocking glint, infuriating to the point of driving someone to madness.


    Chi Ming told Zhang Jianci to shut up, but Qin Zhen did not appreciate the intervention. In his view, if Chi Ming had truly wanted to stop the conversation, he would not have let Zhang Jianci speak in the first ce. He was just pretending to be the good guy, waiting until Zhang Jianci had mocked enough. Truly cunning and shameless.


    After this exchange, Shen Qingyue, who had been half-asleep, finally woke uppletely.


    Chi Ming turned his head slightly. ¡°Sorry for waking you,¡± he said.


    Shen Qingyue yawned, ¡°It¡¯s fine, not your fault.¡± With that, she nced at Qin Zhen at the door, the meaning behind that look could not be clearer. Obviously, she thought it was because of Qin Zhen. She had thought it was a dream, but annoyingly, he was indeed here, so early in the morning, bringing such bad luck.


    She casually tidied her slightly messy hair, stood up, leaning against the bedside table, ¡°President Qin,ing over so early in the morning, are you here to argue? What¡¯s the matter, want to exercise your lung capacity through arguing?¡±


    In fact, Qin Zhen came over just to confirm if Shen Qingyue was here. But, of course, he couldn¡¯t say that. He had already settled things with Wei Jiu¡¯er, and he did not want Shen Qingyue to think he was still thinking about her. Where would he put his face if that happened? Although¡­ he truly missed her.


    He hid his thoughts and snorted, ¡°Do you think I have so much free time like you?¡±


    Shen Qingyue fixed her clothes, her expression sour, ¡°President Qin, if you don¡¯t have free time, why are you here? Nobody here will wee you!¡± Qin Zhen choked, speechless.


    Shen Qingyue did not want to be entangled with him, nced at the time, and said to Chi Ming, ¡°I¡¯m going to work. If you want something to eat, text me in the evening. If you don¡¯t know, I¡¯ll pick something for you.¡±


    At her words, a soft smile spread across Chi Ming¡¯s initially cold face, ¡°Sure, buy whatever you like. I like everything.¡±


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow, said nothing more, picked up her bag, and quickly left. As she passed Qin Zhen, she did not even spare him a nce. She found him annoying with just one look.


    Qin Zhen stared at her back, his gaze fixed until she disappeared, never retracting his sight.


    At this moment, a shadow fell beside him.


    ¡°President Qin, you came here early in the morning just to confirm if Qingyue was here, right?¡± Chi Ming¡¯s voice came from above him, chilly and detached.


    Qin Zhen looked up and saw Chi Ming standing next to him, his face unusually pale.


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡± Qin Zhen denied his question, then scrutinized Chi Ming, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    Chi Ming stated inly, ¡°I injured my back.¡±


    ¡°Huh, looking at you, you don¡¯t seem like a patient.¡± Qin Zhen narrowed his eyes, ¡°Are you faking your illness to make Shen Qingyuee and take care of you? Next time you lie, make yourplexion paler. Right now, you look healthy, trying to deceive foolish women.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t fake being injured. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve almost recovered. I just extended my hospital stay a bit,¡± his injury this time wasn¡¯t deep, and with the private medical team from his family changing his bandages every day, he recovered quickly. He could have been discharged yesterday. But he did not want to miss this rare opportunity to have close contact with Shen Qingyue. He did noot want to temporarily cut it off, or he would have to find another chanceter..</font>

 Chapter 172 - 172: Forbearance

    Chapter 172 - 172: Forbearance


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    Qin Zhen instantly understood his meaning and sneered, ¡°I used to think you were a man of integrity. I didn¡¯t expect you to resort to such underhanded tactics. Quite surprising, really.¡±


    ¡°Well,pared to you, President Qin, I¡¯m definitelycking,¡± Chi Ming looked down at him from above, his smile gone from his eyes and face, ¡°To achieve what one desires, it takes some effort. I am not like you, overconfident and leaving openings for others.¡±


    Qin Zhen felt ufortable, thinking, ¡°What kind of effort does Shen Qingyue require? I did nothing before, and she eagerly approached me, just to catch my eye. Times have changed; now, someone else is eagerly pursuing her.¡±


    ¡°Do you think she¡¯s willing to spare you a nce now? She probably begs you not to appear anymore, especially since your arrival this morning made


    Qingyue frown in her sleep. Tsk, tsk¡­¡± Chi Ming¡¯s words sessfully silenced Qin Zhen. Whatever affection Shen Qingyue once had for him belonged to the past; now, she probably wished never to see him again.<div>


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    Moreover, Qin Zhen considered that Shen Qingyue might have only started to like him because she mistook him for someone else. If she hadn¡¯t made that mistake, she wouldn¡¯t have spared him a second look. Thinking of this, Qin Zhen felt a sense of defeat. He had to admit that now, Shen Qingyue preferred to be close to Chi Ming.


    Chi Ming looked meaningfully behind him and said indifferently, ¡°President


    Qin, you already have a fianc¨¦e. Don¡¯t keep entangling yourself with Qingyue. Otherwise, before I act, your days won¡¯t be peaceful. Besides, no matter what you do, you can¡¯t win Qingyue back. It¡¯s not worth the trouble.¡± With that, he turned around and returned to the hospital room.


    Qin Zhen sensed something and turned around, indeed seeing Wei Jiu¡¯er standing behind him. He moved his lips, asking, ¡°When did youe over?¡±


    ¡°Just arrived,¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er casually said, ¡°Let me escort you back to your hospital room. Your body hasn¡¯t fully recovered yet. When you go out, make sure to have someone with you, or I¡¯ll worry.¡±


    She knew that Qin Zhen harbored some resentment towards her. Asking too many questions would only irritate him. She was mature enough to understand that her silent forbearance might put even more pressure on Qin Zhen, making him feel more guilty. Because she was also reminding him that he got hurt, and after the injury, she was the one who saved him¡­


    Qin Zhen sensed her grievance, and a sense of guilt indeed arose in his heart. His tone softened, ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll tell you next time. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er nudged him towards the elevator, ¡°Zhen, I heard that the group¡¯s real estate in the South City has already opened for sale?¡±


    Qin Zhen guessed the reason she suddenly asked about this matter. Without interrupting, he simply said, ¡°Yes.¡±


    After hesitating for a moment, Wei Jiu¡¯er, seeing that Qin Zhen did not initiate the conversation, spoke first, ¡°You know, my dad mainly does interior decoration, and he¡¯s been doing it for decades. He asked me to inquire if any of our residents here need such services. Can the staff prioritize rmending my father¡¯spany? Don¡¯t worry; the quality will definitely be guaranteed, and it won¡¯t tarnish the reputation of the Qin Group¡­¡±


    They weren¡¯t married yet, and she hadn¡¯t intended to bring this up. But Zhao Guoping was pressing her hard. If she didn¡¯t do something, it would be difficult to exin to the Zhao family. So, today, she attempted to ask.


    Qin Zhen felt guilty because of what happened earlier. Initially, he did not want to involve the Zhao family. After all, he had stable business partners. But now that Wei Jiu¡¯er had brought it up proactively, and considering the request was not unreasonable, he agreed. However, he cautioned, ¡°This residential area focuses on high-end luxury homes. Tell your father to be careful. Any issues arising will damage the reputation of the Qin Group. Don¡¯t me me for being ruthless then!¡±


    ¡°I know. You can rest assured. As long as it¡¯s done well, there will be plenty of customers in the future. My dad understands this logic,¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er was genuinely happy. With this matter, she would have more influence in the Zhao family.


    After Qin Zhen was hospitalized, Zhou Sui hadn¡¯t visited him. Today, he finally had the time and brought Han Xu along.


    They met at the hospital entrance, and Zhou Sui noticed that Han Xu did not seem to be in a good state, looking quite haggard. Zhou Sui was surprised, ¡°What have you been up totely? You¡¯re not doing drugs, are you? Bro, this won¡¯t do¡­¡±


    Han Xu nced at him, wanting to curse but couldn¡¯t be bothered.


    Zhou Sui rubbed his nose and stopped talking. Carrying dinner, they went into the hospital together. But after not walking for long, Zhou Sui noticed a woman in patient¡¯s clothing standing under a maple tree. Although he only saw her back, her eyes widened instantly..</font>

 Chapter 173 - 173: Is There Really Someone That Similar?

    Chapter 173 - 173: Is There Really Someone That Simr?


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    Zhou Sui pped Han Xu¡¯s shoulder, utterly shocked and excited, ¡°Damn, Han Xu, look over there, isn¡¯t that woman very simr to Tong Wanzhe? It¡¯s her, right?¡±


    For the past two years, Zhou Sui had been helping Han Xu search for her, and he was most familiar with Tong Wanzhe¡¯s appearance. That figure, he was nearly entranced; it was identical. And at that moment, he saw the woman¡¯s eyes. Even though she wore a mask, those eyes were also exactly the same. This couldn¡¯t possibly be a coincidence.


    Han Xu, who had been numb, followed Zhou Sui¡¯s pointing finger and suddenly felt his breath catch.


    Under the red maple tree, the woman tilted her head slightly, gazing at the scenery in the distance. Those eyes were the most familiar to him. And that profile, it was his Wanzhe. He could not be mistaken. Han Xu stared at the masked woman, uncontrobly drawn towards her.


    Finally, the woman under the tree noticed them too. Seeing that it was Han Xu, her eyes widened in surprise. She immediately stood up, intending to run. But she was severely injured, originally pushed down in a wheelchair to breathe some fresh air downstairs, she couldn¡¯t run fast. Anxious, she forgot about her injuries. Just as she stood up, a sharp pain shot through her, her legs went weak, and she began to fall!<div>


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    Suddenly, a pair ofrge hands wrapped around her waist, holding her up. Before she could react, the mask covering her face was removed.


    Upon seeing Tong Jia¡¯s face, Han Xu¡¯s excitement and joy vanished instantly. In


    that moment, he recoiled from her as it he had encountered a virus, shoving Tong Jia away.


    Tong Jia was already injured, and with Han Xu¡¯s push, she fell heavily to the ground. Her palms and knees scraped against the pavement, reopening old wounds. The pain was intense, as if her bones had broken again. It hurt so much that she could not speak, and shecked the strength to escape. But she refused to ept her fate. Despite her weakened state, she tried to get up, but she could not summon any strength. She ended up on the ground, drenched in cold sweat.


    Seeing this, Zhou Sui could not bear it and reached out to help Tong Jia up, but he was stopped by Han Xu¡¯s people.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhou Sui frowned. This was too much, bullying someone like this.


    Han Xu did not respond to his words. He grabbed Tong Jia by her hair and lifted her up, ignoring her pale face and showing no sympathy in his eyes. ¡°You hide pretty well, huh? But what can you do? I knew you wouldn¡¯t stay hidden forever! Tell me, where is Wanzhe? Why do you have her ring again? Don¡¯t tell me you found it! Or, did you steal it?¡±


    Tong Jia bit her lip, refusing to speak.


    Han Xu¡¯s anger intensified in his eyes. ¡°Pretending to be mute with me? Never answering? Do you think I can¡¯t handle you? You should know, insignificant people like you disappearing one day won¡¯t be surprising at all! ¡±


    Seeing Tong Jia¡¯s continued silence, Han Xu gritted his teeth. ¡°If you don¡¯t speak up, do you believe I¡¯ll send your mother to the underworld first? I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anyone from Chi Ming over there, right? He isn¡¯t omnipotent! Or maybe, if I torment you like I torment her, how long do you think the olddy can hold on? Wait, she already has cancer, she probably can¡¯tst a few hours, right?¡±


    When mentioning Mei Yuxia, Tong Jia¡¯s previously lifeless emotions suddenly red up. ¡°Don¡¯t touch my mom. This has nothing to do with her¡­¡±


    Her voice was clear and crisp, despite the trembling caused by intense pain. But mixed within, one could hear extreme hatred and a hint of fear.


    However, the moment Han Xu heard her voice, he froze. He would never forget this voice, not in a thousand lifetimes! It was the voice he used to hear every night. He thought this woman only resembled Wanzhe in appearance, but the world was vast; it was normal for people to look alike. But why, even her voice was so simr?


    A thought began to grow wildly in his mind¡­ His grip around her neck suddenly loosened, as if he wanted to say something. But suddenly, he was kicked from behind and fell to the side. It was as if he did not feel it; he stared nkly as Tong Jia was helped up by Shen Qingyue, who had rushed in.


    Shen Qingyue helped Tong Jia onto a wheelchair, her expression filled with worry. ¡°How are you? Is the wound reopened?¡±


    Tong Jia held her ribs, breathing heavily, and shook her head silently. But soon, she felt Han Xu¡¯s gaze, her scalp tightening. She tightly grasped Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand, desperate to hide her entire body..</font>

 Chapter 174 - 174: You Can’t Escape

    Chapter 174 - 174: You Can¡¯t Escape


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    Shen Qingyue also noticed Han Xu staring at Tong Jia and immediately blocked her way firmly. After spending so much time together, she had developed some pity for this unfortunate woman and now considered her a friend. She could not stand by and watch Han Xu harm Tong Jia.


    ¡°Han General, you should have received the court summons by now, right? Are you trying to hurt Tong Jia again? Do you think we¡¯re joking?¡±


    Han Xu kept his eyes fixed on Tong Jia. His men, wanting to attack Shen


    Qingyue and Tong Jia, were restrained by him. At that moment, he seemed deaf to everyone else. Trembling, he asked, ¡°Wanzhe?¡±


    Tong Jia put her mask back on, refusing to look at Han Xu, and pulled Shen<div>


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    Qingyue¡¯s hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go back quickly.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded. Just as they took a step, Han Xu strode forward, reaching out to grab Tong Wanzhe.


    However, before he could touch her, Shen Qingyue kicked him away. ¡°Stay away from us! President Han, show some restraint in public! This is not eptable!¡±


    Han Xu finally regained his senses, his face darkening. ¡°Shen Qingyue, if you don¡¯t want to die, step aside! I¡¯ve spared you for far too long!¡±


    Shen Qingyue showed no fear. ¡°Then, please don¡¯t bother sparing me anymore. After all, you don¡¯t have any dignity left to preserve, do you? Keep what little face you have for yourself.¡±


    This enraged Han Xu, and heshed out at Shen Qingyue. But before he could make contact, Zhang Jianci and his men arrived and grabbed him.


    Zhang Jianci still wore a nonchnt smile, but there was a dangerous glint in his eyes. ¡°President Han, hitting my sister-inw in front of me? That¡¯s a problem, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    He pushed Han Xu away forcefully.


    Han Xu stumbled, almost falling to the ground.


    Zhang Jianci was not alone. He was apanied by a group of capable bodyguards who shielded Shen Qingyue and the others. Han Xu¡¯s side, on the other hand, was outnumbered and at a disadvantage.


    Han Xu was not foolish. He held back, refraining from attacking. ¡°She struck me first; I was forced to retaliate!¡±


    Zhang Jianci smirked. ¡°My sister-inw hit you? Then you must have deserved it! My sister-inw is gentle and never initiates violence. You should reflect on yourself and see where you went wrong.¡±


    In his early years, Zhang Jianci was a street ruffian, skilled in being unreasonable and rogue. If it weren¡¯t for meeting Chi Ming, who kept him in check, he would probably have ended up in jail long ago. Because of this, he owed Chi Ming.


    When it came to infuriating people, Zhang Jianci was experienced. Especially when dealing with people Chi Ming cared about, he would not hesitate to retaliate fiercely.


    Han Xu, after being kicked by Shen Qingyue, now faced Zhang Jianci¡¯s provocation and felt utterly humiliated. He had been domineering for over 20 years. Who dared to treat him this way? He had endured it before, merely giving Chi Ming some face, but did they think he was just idling around? And that woman behind Shen Qingyue¡­ she must be Tong Wanzhe!


    No matter what, today he would take them back!


    Shen Qingyue was the one Chi Ming cherished deeply. He could not touch her for now, but the others were fair game. Chi Ming would not confront him head-on just because of a few underlings. Besides, even if he did, Han Xu¡¯s intentions today were unstoppable.


    Understanding the dangerous dynamics at y, Han Xu hesitated no more. ¡°Don¡¯t harm Shen Qingyue for now. Bring Tong Jia to me!¡±


    His bodyguard received the order and immediately acted. Both sides shed instantly.


    Zhou Sui, desperate on the sidelines, could not intervene and ended up calling Qin Zhen for help.


    Seeing the aggressive approach of the opposite side, Shen Qingyue prepared to assist.


    Zhang Jianci blocked her path. ¡°Sister-inw, you stay out of this, otherwise,


    Brother Ming will teach me a lesson. Just watch from the side.¡±


    Shen Qingyue hesitated for a moment, but soon, she felt reassured. Why? She trusted Chi Ming. He was calm andposed. He would not surround himself with ipetence. In reality, as she had expected, Han Xu¡¯s people were utterly overwhelmed here.


    Soon enough, Han Xu was half-kneeling on the ground, blood trickling from his mouth. His pupils were bloodshot, staring fixedly at Tong Jia. ¡°Wanzhe, do you think you can hide safely behind these people? Don¡¯t forget, you still have a stepmother with cancer. If you keep hiding from me, I guarantee her fate will be the same as your father¡¯s! Think it through.. Shen Qingyue may be able to protect you temporarily, but can you and your entire family hide forever?¡±</font>

 Chapter 175 - 175: I Really Love You

    Chapter 175 - 175: I Really Love You


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    Tong Jia was frightened by Han Xu¡¯s paranoia and threats. She had already started her life anew; why couldn¡¯t he leave her alone? Why did he have to threaten her like this?


    Shen Qingyue sensed her trembling and held her hand, offeringfort.


    Feeling Shen Qingyue¡¯s reassurance, Tong Jia quickly calmed down. Her eyes became resolute, she released Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand, moved her wheelchair forward, and stopped in front of Han Xu.


    Han Xu stared firmly at Tong Jia. When she approached, he thought she had given in, and a smile appeared on his face.


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    Trembling, Tong Jia¡¯s voice reached his ears, ¡°Han Xu, you manipted my father into gambling, forcing him to jump into the sea. Because of you, my beloved left me, and I can no longer paint. You¡¯vepletely destroyed my life! And now, you still want to harm my stepmother? I¡¯ll tell you, in the past, I was weak and didn¡¯t dare confront you. But you persistently pursued me, and I won¡¯t be timid anymore! Even if I have to fight to the death, I will expose youpletely!¡±


    Han Xu heard the hatred in her voice, looking bewildered. ¡°When did I harm you? Your father gambled because of his own weaknesses; it has nothing to do with me. And that man, how am I responsible for his choices? Are his actions my fault? Did he treat you better than I did? I provided you with the biggest house, the most expensive clothes, and the most meticulous love¡­¡±


    Tong Jia suddenlyughed, ¡°You¡¯ve been so good to me¡­ Even these injuries are your gifts.¡±


    Han Xu¡¯s eyes flickered, ¡°I didn¡¯t know you were Wanzhe¡­ It wasn¡¯t my intention. If I had known, how could I possibly hurt you?¡± He could be ruthless to everyone, but he could never bring himself to hurt her.


    Tong Jia struggled to calm the surging emotions within her. ¡°You¡¯re always like this, so self-righteous! Do you know what happened? To punish me, you locked me in the attic of the seaside vi. There was a fire, and I almost died in the mes! My hand was crippled because of you, my face was ruined because of you, my father died because of you, and my lover left because of you. And now you¡¯ve broken several of my ribs, threatening me with my stepmother. You really excel at tormenting me,¡± her words dripped with sarcasm.


    If she hadn¡¯t jumped into the sea that day, more than just her face and upper body might have been destroyed. So her face was not due to excessive stic surgery, but rather scar repair. She just did not have the money, and the burns were severe, so this was the best repair she could afford.


    Before meeting Han Xu, she was the youngest and most promising young artist. She had a loving father, a devoted boyfriend, and a bright future.


    Now, she had nothing.


    When he mentioned the past, Han Xu¡¯s heart ached. ¡°Wanzhe, I admit I wronged you before, but I promise such things won¡¯t happen again. Pleasee back, okay?¡±


    The once arrogant man knelt half-heartedly on the ground, his eyes filled with supplication.


    Tong Jia remained unmoved. How could she forgive him? She wished he were dead, or better yet, never born! She absolutely loathed him. ¡°Han Xu, no matter what you do, I¡¯ll expose everything, no matter who you¡¯ve bribed or how you threaten me. I will bring this to an end!¡±


    Han Xu heard the determination in her words and panicked. ¡°Please stop,e back with me! I was wrong before, I¡¯ll give you whatever you want, I¡¯llpensate you¡­ I¡¯ve done terrible things, but I truly love you¡­¡± He reached out to grab Tong Jia¡¯s hand.


    Shen Qingyue acted swiftly, pulling Tong Jia¡¯s wheelchair away.


    Han Xu missed Tong Jia¡¯s hand and, already unsteady, fell to the ground, looking utterly disheveled.


    Zhou Sui helped him up, wanting to say something. He opened his mouth but did not know what to say. He knew Han Xu had a secret lover girl, and he adored her to no end.


    Zhou Sui had only seen pictures of her, especially when she went missing, and he helped in the search. So he always thought they liked each other. Who would have thought it would turn out like this? If he had known, he would not have helped at all. This was beyond cruel.


    However, Zhou Sui had never seen Han Xu in such a pitiful state. As his friend, he felt like he should feel sorry for him. But he could not muster an ounce of pity.. After all,pared to what Tong Wanzhe had suffered, what Han Xu went through was nothing!</font>

 Chapter 176 - 176: A Person Worse Than a Beast

    Chapter 176 - 176: A Person Worse Than a Beast


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    After Han Xu was supported to stand upright by Zhou Sui, his eyes were vacant, and he seemed somewhat numb. Even though Tong Wanzhe had never liked him much before, at least he could see her, possess her. Now, everything was gone. How could he ept it?


    She already hated him, so why not be a little more ruthless? Could things get any worse than they were now? At least he could open his eyes and see her. Wasn¡¯t that enough? Once, when her father died and that man was gone, she had no soft spot. But now, she had a stepmother. He was certain he could pull her back to his side! This time, he would have a child with Wanzhe. Once a mother had a child, she would not be able to leave anymore.


    Thinking of this, Han Xu pushed Zhou Sui away and rushed towards Tong Jia again. Today, he must take Wanzhe back.


    However, he was already at the end of his tether. Zhang Jianci effortlessly intercepted him with just one hand, restraining his hands behind his back, pressing his shoulders. He smiled, but his strength was far from small.


    ¡°President Han, let me advise you. If you move again, your arms and legs might be broken. But the hospital is nearby. They can treat you soon. President Han, you shouldn¡¯t be in pain for long.¡±<div>


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    Before Han Xu could respond, Qin Zhen¡¯s voice came from nearby. ¡°I dare you!¡±


    Not far away, Qin Zhen was being pushed over, his face dark, staring fiercely at


    Zhang Jianci. ¡°Let go of him! If anything happens to Han Xu, you¡¯ll pay!¡±


    Zhang Jianci had no intention of listening. He taunted, ¡°What? If I don¡¯t let go, is President Qin going to jump out of his wheelchair and fight me?¡± He nced up and down, his disdain evident.


    Zhou Sui, seeing Qin Zhen¡¯s arrival, hurriedly said, ¡°I called you here to mediate, why did you bring so many people?¡±


    He felt like this situation was getting out of hand! If he had known this, he would not have called Qin Zhen! What a mess, they were clearly in the wrong.


    ¡°I came to mediate!¡± Qin Zhen pointed at Zhang Jianci. ¡°But look at him, does he look like he wants to negotiate? You always mean well, but you should see if others appreciate it.¡±


    Zhou Sui was speechless. In his opinion, he thought Han Xu deserved a beating. But the current situation wasplicated. Zhang Jianci should back down first. These people were all quick to explode. How could he handle this?


    Qin Zhen said to Shen Qingyue, ¡°Tell your dog to let go of Han Xu. If it bites again, don¡¯t me me for being impolite!¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face was filled with mockery. ¡°President Qin, you can¡¯t even speak properly when you¡¯re insulting someone. Are you really here to negotiate? I must say, I¡¯m quite impressed. Do you even think about your friend still being in our hands? We can easily do something to your friend, making them worse than a dog! But I guess you¡¯re not surprised. Your friend was no better than an animal to begin with!¡±


    Qin Zhen was infuriated by Shen Qingyue¡¯s words, but he softened his tone in the end. ¡°Let¡¯spromise. Release Han Xu, and I promise we won¡¯t harm you.¡±


    Zhang Jianci snorted coldly. ¡°You act like we¡¯re scared of you!¡±


    He nced at Shen Qingyue for her opinion. He did not care about these people; he was waiting for Shen Qingyue¡¯s decision.


    ¡°Release him,¡± Shen Qingyue said coldly. ¡°Qin Zhen has more people and a stronger position. Han Xu has learned his lesson today. There¡¯s no point in this standoff anymore. As long as Han Xu stops bothering Tong Jia, there¡¯s no meaning in continuing this. Let¡¯s end this soon and take Tong Jia back.¡±


    Zhang Jianci let go of Han Xu, pushing him toward Qin Zhen. Han Xu could not stand steadily and was quickly supported by Zhou Sui.


    Shen Qingyue pushed Tong Jia¡¯s wheelchair and said to Zhang Jianci, ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡±


    They needed to transfer Tong Jia to another hospital. Staying here meant encountering Qin Zhen and Han Xu repeatedly, which was truly disgusting.


    Especially now that Han Xu knew Tong Jia¡¯s true identity, that madman would surely be even more relentless.


    The group passed by Qin Zhen. Han Xu watched Tong Jia walking away from him, wanting to reach out but was pped away by Shen Qingyue. The sound was as sharp as a p in the face.


    Han Xu could not take his eyes off them until Shen Qingyue and the others were far away.


    Qin Zhen ordered, ¡°Take Han Xu for treatment.¡±


    Han Xu was assisted away by others.


    Qin Zhen also wanted to leave, but Zhou Sui stood in front of him, her tone rigid. ¡°Qin Zhen, tell the truth.. Did you know about what Han Xu did to Tong Wanzhe before?¡±</font>

 Chapter 177 - 177: Not Used to His Departure

    Chapter 177 - 177: Not Used to His Departure


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    Qin Zhen did not evade or hide anything. ¡°Yes.¡±


    In an instant, Zhou Sui¡¯s eyes seemed to widen in anger. ¡°You¡­ So you still helped him in his search for her? You made me follow along for two years!¡±


    If he knew about all the things Han Xu did to hurt that girl, how could he even think about helping him? It¡¯s like throwing Tong Jia into a fire pit! Plus, didn¡¯t that girl mention she had someone she loved? And he still has the audacity to be the third party? And plotting against her father too? Ruining her promising future?


    Qin Zhen felt Zhou Sui¡¯s anger was inexplicable and looked at him with a puzzled expression. ¡°Tong Wanzhe¡¯s father is just an ordinary worker. Without


    Han Xu, she might never afford a house in the city center in her whole life. Han Xu did rush things a bit, but he also changed her destiny. Besides, Han Xu is different now. Have you ever seen him truly love anyone? When Tong Wanzhe returns to his side, she¡¯ll have endless glory and favor waiting for her, something her ordinary boyfriend could never provide. I¡¯m helping Han Xu, and at the same time, I¡¯m helping Tong Wanzhe! Without Han Xu, her life wouldn¡¯t be as good.¡±<div>


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    Zhou Sui muttered, ¡°¡­ You¡¯re really¡­¡±


    He struggled for words, unable to evene up with an appropriate insult. These two childhood friends of his, how could they be so selfish and inconsiderate? ¡°Forget it. I won¡¯t meddle in your affairs anymore! With your mindset, you¡¯ll regret it! I¡¯ve said my piece.¡±


    With that, he directly left, throwing away the dinner he had brought. He was genuinely furious; what was the point of eating? Let the two of them starve.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s brows furrowed deeply. He didn¡¯t understand, what was there to regret? Han Xu had be like this because his obsession with Tong Jia ran too deep. Qin Zhen, on the other hand, was different from Han Xu. His feelings for Shen Qingyue were just a momentary liking. Once he married Wei Jiuer, that insignificant emotion wouldn¡¯t matter anymore. Wei Jiuer being his wife was a decision he had made long ago, and it was about toe true soon. How could he possibly regret it?


    Yet, thinking like this, Qin Zhen could not shake off the heavy feeling in his heart.


    After Shen Qingyue sent Tong Jia back, she immediately arranged for her to be transferred to another hospital through Yu Zhuang. Tong Jia was sent away that night, fearing that Han Xu, that lunatic, mighte back. After seeing Tong Jia off, Shen Qingyue went to Chi Ming¡¯s ward. As soon as she entered, she saw that Chi Ming had already changed out of the patient gown and was dressed in formal attire, buttoning his cuff with one hand.


    ¡°Are you ready to be discharged?¡± If she remembered correctly, Chi Ming could not move earlier in the morning and had asked her to pass him a water ss. What happened? Did he recover in just one day?


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m leaving tomorrow morning for the gambling city. I need to go back and pack tonight. Originally, my parents were supposed to go, but they had something urgent, so I have to go in person.¡± It was actually ast-minute decision, but he had no choice.


    ¡°But your injuries haven¡¯t fully healed yet¡­ Can¡¯t you skip this trip?¡± Shen Qingyue was concerned.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I can move freely now, and the things I need to do there don¡¯t require much physical effort.¡± Chi Ming reassured her.


    Shen Qingyue narrowed her eyes suddenly, scrutinizing him. ¡°Chi Ming, did your injuries heal a couple of days ago?¡±


    Chi Ming fastened his wristwatch and looked up at her without hiding anything. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Shen Qingyue almost wanted to p him. She thought he couldn¡¯t even get out of bed! ¡°Then why did you pretend to be ill?¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s voice was deep and mellow, and he smiled leisurely, ¡°Well, I pretended for two days.¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not ask him why he pretended to be ill because she had an answer in her heart when she looked at him. She then asked, ¡°How long will you be gone?¡±


    ¡°This matter is quite important; it will probably take about a week.¡± Chi Ming looked at her, his eyes focused. ¡°Can youe to the airport to see me off tomorrow? I won¡¯t be able to see you for a whole week¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded. In the end, inexplicably, she added, ¡°Come back early, and take care.¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s eyes were filled with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Early the next morning, Shen Qingyue apanied Chi Ming to the airport. However, for some reason, his departure left her with an uneasy feeling. Was it because this person had been around recently, and she had started to get used to his presence? However, this mncholy did notst long. She soon received a call from the bodyguard, saying that Xu Fengzhi was causing a scene in the hospital and wanted to see Shen Jun..</font>

 Chapter 178 - 178: Not the Young Lady of the Shen Family

    Chapter 178 - 178: Not the Young Lady of the Shen Family


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    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face remained calm, without a hint of emotion. ¡°Next time, you don¡¯t need to inform me about such matters. Just stop her directly! Don¡¯t let her disturb Grandfather¡¯s rest.¡±


    However, this time, the bodyguard on the phone seemed a bit hesitant. ¡°Ms. Xu brought another woman with her. She ims that the woman is Mr. Shen¡¯s biological granddaughter and even presented a DNA test report¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue stopped in her tracks, her brows furrowing.


    ¡°Have you verified the authenticity of the report?¡±


    ¡°We checked, and it seems to be genuine¡­¡± The bodyguard hesitated.<div>


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    After a few seconds of contemtion, Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Stop them. I¡¯ll be back immediately.¡± With that, she swiftly left the airport and rushed to the hospital.


    When she arrived, Xu Fengzhi and another woman were sitting in the corridor, apparently waiting for her.


    Xu Fengzhi immediately stood up. ¡°You¡¯re here quite quickly! Hmph, but you won¡¯t have a good time from now on. Tell your guards to step aside. I¡¯vee today with important news!¡±


    Shen Qingyue ignored her words and instead looked at the young woman beside her. She surprisingly recognized this woman; she was the waitress from the hotel who had almost been assaulted by Lu Xiongst time. ¡°You¡­¡±


    Before she could finish her sentence, Xu Fengzhi triumphantly interrupted her, ¡°This is the legitimate daughter, the Young Lady of the Shen family! You should have heard from the bodyguard on the phone. I¡¯m here to officially introduce her to her ancestral home! Be polite now. Perhaps, when you get kicked out of this house, I might consider helping you out a bit, out of old times¡¯ sake. You won¡¯t end up on the streets.¡±


    Shen Qingyue stared coldly at Xu Fengzhi. ¡°You suddenly bring a woman here and im she¡¯s the Shen family¡¯s legitimate heir. She¡¯s the real Young Lady.


    Who do you think you are?¡±


    ¡°I am the legitimate daughter-inw of the Shen family, different from someone like you, a wild seed. And Yan Xi is Shen Jun¡¯s biological granddaughter! I¡¯ve already had a DNA test done. Here¡¯s the proof. I won¡¯t foolishly fake something like this to deceive you. You can verify it as you please! Besides, I had it done right here in this hospital, right under your nose!¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not ept the report. ¡°A single DNA test won¡¯t make me believe this absurdity.¡± She then sent the bodyguard to find a doctor from the hospital.


    Soon, the report came back from over there. The appraisal report that Xu Fengzhi had brought over was indeed genuine.


    Receiving this reply, Shen Qingyue was momentarily stunned. She had always thought this was just another reason for trouble that Xu Fengzhi had found, another attempt to prevent Grandfather from resting well. But this¡­ was it real? If Yan Xi was Shen Jun¡¯s granddaughter, then who was she? This hadn¡¯t happened in her previous life.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s mind suddenly became chaotic. The news had left her dumbfounded; she wasn¡¯t a child of the Shen family?


    Smirking, Xu Fengzhi pushed aside the bodyguards. ¡°Can we go in now? I told you, I wouldn¡¯t lie about this. If I didn¡¯t have confidence, why would Ie?¡± They had concealed this matter for a long time.


    Shen Qingyue was still in shock, unable to fully grasp the situation. This revtion had hit her too hard.


    The bodyguards exchanged nces, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped aside, allowing ess to the way leading to Shen Jun¡¯s ward. If Yan Xi was the real heiress of the Shen family, they would be working under her in the future. They were merely employees; they would do as told.


    Triumphantly, Xu Fengzhi nced at Shen Qingyue and then swaggered into the ward, almost as if he owned the ce, exuding an air of arrogance.


    Yan Xi timidly followed behind her, looking as though she dared not breathe. Passing by Shen Qingyue, she cast a cautious nce at her.


    Their eyes met for a moment, and Yan Xi quickly averted her gaze, her heart filled with guilt. Shen Qingyue had helped herst time, and she had promised to repay her. But now, when they met again, Yan Xi was here to fight for her family¡¯s inheritance. She felt a twinge of remorse. Yet, more than repaying her debt, she wanted to reim what was rightfully hers.


    Shen Qingyue might have helped her, but Yan Xi was the true heiress of the Shen family. Shen Qingyue possessed everything that rightfully belonged to her. So, Shen Qingyue helping her was merely a matter of Shen Qingyue repaying her debt to Yan Xi!


    With these thoughts, Yan Xi gathered her emotions and briskly caught up with Xu Fengzhi.


    Shen Qingyue stood still for a moment, finally collected herself, and followed after them. Regardless of the situation, Xu Fengzhi remained the same person. She couldn¡¯t allow him to disturb Grandfather. However, when she entered the room, Shen Jun was reading the appraisal report. She had expected him to be shocked or disbelieving, but he only wore an indifferent expression..</font>

 Chapter 179 - 179: Qjngyue Is My Granddaughter Too

    Chapter 179 - 179: Qjngyue Is My Granddaughter Too


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    Xu Fengzhi did not get the reaction she expected from Shen Jun, feeling a sense of urgency. She could not understand why. ¡°Uncle, have you looked carefully? This is indeed your hair; I got it from the nurse! Yan Xi is your granddaughter, not Shen Qingyue! Shen Qingyue is a fake, she¡¯s not the Young Lady of the family!¡±


    Shen Jun remained calm, casually cing the report on the bed. ¡°Qingyue is not Shen Ting¡¯s biological daughter; I¡¯ve known that for a long time.¡±


    Shen Ting was Shen Qingyue¡¯s father and Shen Jun¡¯s son.


    Xu Fengzhi looked at him in disbelief. ¡°What? Uncle, did I hear you wrong?


    You¡¯ve known all along? Then why would you rather hand over the Shen family to an outsider instead of us? Shen Da is your nephew! With Shen Ting gone, we are your closest family!¡±<div>


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    Shen Jun snorted, ¡°While Qingyue is not my biological granddaughter, she has been the closest to me. What about all of you? You wished for my death! You have the nerve to ask why? Let me tell you, even if she¡¯s not my blood granddaughter, I¡¯m willing to acknowledge her!¡±


    Upon hearing Shen Jun¡¯s words, Shen Qingyue suddenly became calm. In the current Shen family, she only cared about Shen Jun. As long as he didn¡¯t mind, she didn¡¯t either.


    After Shen Jun finished speaking, he looked at Yan Xi, his emotions somewhatplicated. This child had been kidnapped by human traffickers years ago. They had searched for a long time without any leads, and he had thought there was no hope left. He never expected Xu Fengzhi to find her. Was this fate? He asked, ¡°Your name¡­ Yan Xi?¡±


    Yan Xi timidly nodded.


    Shen Jun gestured for her toe closer. ¡°Come here, let me have a look¡­¡±


    Yan Xi walked over, her eyes simr to Shen Ting¡¯s, carrying a hint of timidity. She tentatively called out, ¡°Grandpa¡­¡±


    Upon hearing ¡®grandpa,¡¯ Shen Jun¡¯s eyes instantly reddened. Over the years, iming not to miss his own granddaughter was impossible. After all, she was his only flesh and blood. ¡°How have you been all these years?¡±


    Yan Xi did not refuse, recounting her experiences in the orphanage and the days of wandering for survival.


    Shen Qingyue stood silently on the side, not interrupting.


    After the two finished talking, Xu Fengzhi finally found an opportunity to speak. ¡°Uncle, now that it¡¯s confirmed that Yan Xi is your biological granddaughter, shouldn¡¯t you transfer the family wealth to her? It¡¯s time for certain people who have been upying what doesn¡¯t belong to them to step aside! It¡¯s been so many years; the things that didn¡¯t belong to her should be returned. ¡±


    Shen Qingyue waited for Shen Jun¡¯s judgment. She did not care about the Shen family¡¯s possessions; she only cared about Shen Jun.


    Xu Fengzhi¡¯s smile on her face became even more pronounced, but soon it faded away.


    Suddenly, Shen Jun spoke, ¡°Yan Xi is my granddaughter, but Qingyue is too. I¡¯ve said this before. If your ears aren¡¯t functioning well, go get them checked. This is a hospital.¡±


    Xu Fengzhi¡¯s expression turned ugly. ¡°Uncle, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to hand over the Shen family to outsiders? You built the Shen family from scratch. It should belong to us, your blood rtives!¡±


    How much time and effort had she spent trying to manipte Yan Xi? Why else would she bother? Did they think she had nothing better to do?


    Shen Jun sneered, ¡°A blood rtive who tried to poison me, you have the audacity to speak! Qingyue might not be my biological granddaughter, but she¡¯s better than you wolves with your greedy eyes!¡±


    Listening from the side, Shen Qingyue felt moved.


    Xu Fengzhi never anticipated this oue. She hurriedly pushed Yan Xi forward. ¡°What about your own granddaughter then? If you don¡¯t care about us, what about her? After all these years of suffering, she¡¯s back now. Are you just going to leave her with nothing?¡±


    Hearing this, Yan Xi grew nervous. She had followed Xu Fengzhi here for the family fortune. If she couldn¡¯t get anything, wouldn¡¯t all her efforts be in vain? Nothing was more painful than this moment. She didn¡¯t want to go back to the days when she was bullied. She should be the one in control, just like Shen Qingyue! No, everything that belonged to Shen Qingyue should be hers. If she hadn¡¯t lost everything, she would be shining brightly now, not struggling to survive and narrowly avoiding assault!


    Shen Jun¡¯s tone was firm, ¡°Half of the Shen family¡¯s wealth will go to her. I guarantee she¡¯ll have afortable life. But she doesn¡¯t understand anything now, hasn¡¯t dealt with any of this. It¡¯s better if Qingyue handles the management of the Shen family for now.¡±


    He looked at Shen Qingyue, his eyes filled with regret. ¡°Qingyue, I know my decision is selfish, but¡­. can you ept it?¡±</font>

 Chapter 180 - 180: She Owes Me

    Chapter 180 - 180: She Owes Me


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    Shen Qingyue reassured, ¡°Since you¡¯ve known I¡¯m not your biological child and still raised me for so many years, Mom and Dad treated me as their own. I am content. You don¡¯t owe me anything!¡± Instead, it was she who owed Shen Jun a lot.


    Seeing her being so understanding, Shen Jun felt even more heartbroken. This incident came suddenly today; he hadn¡¯t expected that this secret would be revealed someday. He looked at Yan Xi and said, ¡°You go back to the old house first. Let the housekeeper prepare some things for you. It¡¯s veryte today; we¡¯ll talk about the rest tomorrow.¡±


    Yan Xi naturally had no objections and nodded quickly.


    But Xu Fengzhi was not satisfied. After bustling around for a while, she still couldn¡¯t budge Shen Qingyue, who did not obey discipline. She wanted to say something more, but she was escorted out by the bodyguards.


    Exiting the ward, Yan Xi couldn¡¯t hold back anymore. ¡°Aunt, how much is half of the Shen family¡¯s wealth? Is it in the millions? Grandpa said he¡¯d ensure my future, does that mean I don¡¯t have to work anymore?¡± As for what Shen Jun had said earlier, calling her a heartless person, she did not care.<div>


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    Xu Fengzhi sneered, ¡°Millions? Hmph, Shen Group¡¯s market value is over a hundred billion! Millions wouldn¡¯t even cover the interest for a year in the bank.¡±


    Yan Xi was shocked. ¡°Over a hundred billion!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Xu Fengzhi enticed, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to have control over all this wealth? You should know, these things were originally yours. Shen Qingyue enjoys her current status because of Shen Jun¡¯s identity as the sole heir. But in reality, this identity belongs to you¡­¡±


    Yan Xi hesitated, still having some concerns. ¡°But Grandpa just said half of it belongs to Shen Qingyue¡­¡±


    ¡°Why should your things be given to Shen Qingyue? She has dominated your life for more than 20 years. Do you still want to let her continue to control everything in your future? Think about the days you lived before. Things you couldn¡¯t afford to eat, Shen Qingyue grew up with them! When you were a waitress in a hotel, when you suffered, Shen Qingyuemanded the Shen Group and could even buy a hotel¡­ Do you truly ept this? If you were just an ordinary person, there would be nothing to say. You could only envy Shen Qingyue¡¯s good fortune, born into a wealthy family. But in reality, this belongs to you¡­¡±


    Xu Fengzhi¡¯s words were like a spell,pletely dispelling the remaining guilt in Yan Xi¡¯s heart. ¡°My things, I want them all back! I don¡¯t owe her, she owes me! She has taken advantage for so long, there¡¯s no reason for her to continue taking my things! But how can I do it? I don¡¯t understand anything¡­¡±


    Xu Fengzhi smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you still have me¡­¡±


    Inside the hospital room.


    ¡°Qingyue, I know you just secured Project Suburb One for thepany.


    Because of this, thepany¡¯s market value has multiplied several times¡­ I allocated your achievements to Yan Xi like this; would you resent me for it?¡± Shen Jun appeared uneasy, hesitating to meet the gaze of the young person before him.


    ¡°Grandpa, what are you saying? How could I resent you? Shen Group has always been your asset! If not for you, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to achieve all this,¡± Shen Qingyue walked to the bedside and sat down. ¡°Grandpa, I¡­ I want to ask, who are my biological parents?¡±


    At her words, Shen Jun also fell into contemtion. ¡°I don¡¯t know that either.


    When Yan Xi was abducted, we searched for a long time but found nothing. After a while, one morning, your father went out and found you abandoned at the doorstep. There was nothing on you that could prove your identity. Shen Ting always believed you were heaven-sent topensate us¡­ We did try to find the person who abandoned you, but to no avail. With time, we gave up¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue understood. After chatting a little more with Shen Jun, she left. But she could not sleep all night; her mind was in turmoil. So, she had been an abandoned child?


    The next morning, Chen Ying called, asking her to apany her to look at houses.


    Shen Qingyue was thinking of going out for a walk, so she agreed.


    When they met, Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Why do you suddenly want to look at houses? And I remember your parents and Brother Chen sent you several houses before. Why buy one now?¡±


    Chen Ying, driving, hesitated, ¡°Well¡­ I want to move out and live independently. You said it yourself, those were all bought by them. I want to buy my own ce, get a job, and try living on my own.¡±


    Shen Qingyue guessed this was probably rted to Chen Song again and raised an eyebrow, looking at her.. ¡°By your logic, shouldn¡¯t you find a job first? Why look for a house before that?¡±</font>

 Chapter 181 - 181: The News of the Real and Fake Young Miss Spreads Everywhere

    Chapter 181 - 181: The News of the Real and Fake Young Miss Spreads Everywhere


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    Chen Ying could not find any excuses, so she decided to be straightforward and gave up trying. ¡°I just want to find a ce to settle down. I¡¯ll think about my jobter.¡±


    Seeing this, Shen Qingyue did not inquire further. She leaned back in her seat and squinted for a while; she had hardly sleptst night and was feeling exhausted now.


    Chen Ying was decisive in her actions, or perhaps she was just eager to move out and did not want her family to know. She found the first suitable house, and without much ado, she finalized the deal. She even asked the real estate agent to rmend a home decorpany. As soon as the house was renovated, she nned to move in; everything had to be fast.


    The real estate agent did not waste time either. After all, encountering such an easygoing customer, they promptly took her to meet the representatives of the home decorpany.


    Speed was what Chen Ying wanted, and she did not reject anything. All the contracts were signed swiftly.<div>


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    After seeing the two of them off, the person in charge turned back and headed to the office. Just as he turned around, he saw Wei Jiu¡¯er standing there, looking at him. He hurried over, ¡°Second Young Miss, why are you here? Is there something you need me to do?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er nced at the departing figures of Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the deal with those two?¡±


    The person in charge exined, ¡°They are our clients. They bought a house through the real estate agent, and the agent referred them to ourpany for interior decoration.¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er understood immediately. She thought of something and smiled gently, ¡°I rememberst month, thepany received a batch of putty powder with excessive formaldehyde content, it didn¡¯t pass the quality inspection¡­¡±


    The person in charge didn¡¯t grasp Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s meaning, but he still responded,


    ¡°Yes, that happened. What about it?¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er turned to look at him. ¡°For their decoration, use that batch of putty powder.¡± Since Shen Qingyue repeatedly tempted Qin Zhen, like an obsessed ghost. Wei Jiu¡¯er saw no reason not to use some tactics.


    The person in charge hesitated, ¡°Miss Wei, isn¡¯t this inappropriate? If something goes wrong, we¡¯ll be in big trouble¡­¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s expression turned cold instantly; the previous gentleness disappeared in an instant. Her voice became sharp as she scolded, ¡°Do what I tell you to do. Do you still want to keep your job? If you don¡¯t say anything, who will know? It¡¯s not obvious furniture; how would they find out?¡±


    In the past, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s words would have been ineffective here. But ever since the news of her marriage to Qin Zhen came out, Zhao Guoping had been amodating towards her, and this influence naturally permeated through thepany.


    After a moment of hesitation, the person in charge nodded. He was just a worker; even if something really went wrong, it wouldn¡¯t be his responsibility. There were others higher up to take the me.


    On the other side, news about the real or fake Young Miss of the Shen family quickly spread within their social circle. It was well known that Xu Fengzhi had spent a considerable sum to spread the news for Yan Xi, creating a lot of buzz. And since this involved a wealthy family, the rumors became even more sensational.


    On the other side, the news of the real or fake Young Miss of the Shen family quickly spread in the social circle. You see, Xu Fengzhi spent a considerable amount of money to create a buzz, paving the way for Yan Xi. It caused quite a sensation, especially since it involved a wealthy family.


    [Is this for real, a real or fake Young Miss? And it¡¯s even more thrilling than the TV dramas, considering how popr Shen Qingyue istely.]


    [I remember Shen Qingyue just secured Project Number One in the suburbs not long ago, right? Because of this project, Shen Group¡¯s market value skyrocketed. And now they¡¯re dividing assets just when she¡¯s proven to be a true heiress? Isn¡¯t this nned in advance?]


    [Exactly, when Shen Group was on the verge of bankruptcy, there was no such news.]


    [I feel like my wife is making a wedding dress for someone else.]


    [Do inte usersckmon sense? The reason Shen Group almost went bankrupt in the first ce was because of Shen Qingyue, wasn¡¯t it? She¡¯s just trying to make amends, isn¡¯t that natural?]


    [Yeah, regardless of the situation, Shen Qingyue has influenced Yan Xi¡¯s life. Shen Qingyue owes her, so why talk about premeditation? Who knows what the real story is.]


    [I still think the true Young Miss story is fake. Shen Jun has always been grooming Shen Qingyue as the heir. If she wasn¡¯t his biological child, would he do that? Let¡¯s wait, online news can be deceiving¡­]


    In the morning, when Shen Qingyue woke up, her private messages were exploding with notifications, all filled with these rumors. She didn¡¯t read a single one and immediately uninstalled the messaging app. By the time she was done getting ready and headed to the office, Yan Xi was already familiarizing herself with the surroundings under Shen Yiyan¡¯s guidance.


    Yan Xi did not understand anything about thepany, she waspletely clueless, but she was given the position of vice president nheless, all thanks to Shen Yiyan¡¯s support. When the three of them met, Shen Yiyan¡¯s face was openly smug.


    ¡°Shen Qingyue, or should I say, do you even know what yourst name is anymore? Weren¡¯t you quite imposing before? You could do whatever you wanted with our family. Now that half of the family¡¯s wealth has been taken away, why don¡¯t I see you doing anything to Yan Xi? Is this all you¡¯re capable


    A graceful smile appeared on Shen Qingyue¡¯s face. ¡°Yiyan, you seem quite pleased with yourself. If someone didn¡¯t know better, they might think you¡¯ve just inherited half of the Shen family¡¯s fortune.¡±


    Shen Yiyan choked, thinking to himself, what¡¯s the difference between that and what I did? But he could not say that out loud. He retorted, ¡°Seeing you suffer makes me happy! It¡¯s karma..¡±</font>

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    Chapter 182 - 182: Reciprocity


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    Shen Qingyue made a sound of disapproval. ¡°If I remember correctly, your father is still in police custody. Yet, here you are, enjoying yourself so much. What a dutiful son you are.¡±


    When Shen Yiyan mentioned Shen Da, Shen Yiyan became even angrier. ¡°You have the nerve to talk. If it weren¡¯t for you, my dad would¡­¡±


    Yan Xi pulled Shen Yiyan back. ¡°There are so many people here, don¡¯t make a scene.¡±


    Shen Qingyue nced at Yan Xi a few times, surprised that Yan Xi could endure more than Shen Yiyan. But she could sense that Yan Xi would be more difficult to deal with than Shen Yiyan, who could not hide his emotions.


    Shen Yiyan was unwilling to back down, but he still followed Yan Xi¡¯s lead. He red at Shen Qingyue. ¡°Just you wait. Your happiness won¡¯tst long!¡±<div>


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    Shen Qingyue remained indifferent. ¡°Oh.¡±


    Her attitude only further infuriated Shen Yiyan. Yan Xi saw Shen Yiyan getting worked up and quickly stood in front of him. ¡°Sister Qingyue, Yiyan brother is going to show me around thepany. We¡¯ll leave first.¡± She was afraid that Shen Yiyan¡¯s temper would cause trouble. After saying that, the two of them quickly left.


    Shen Qingyue turned back to her office. As she entered, she noticed a fresh bouquet of lilies on her desk. She called Yu Zhuang over. ¡°Who sent these?¡±


    Yu Zhuang, looking concerned, nced at Shen Qingyue before replying, ¡°Vice


    President Yan sent them. She brought small gifts for everyone today.¡±


    Shen Qingyue understood now. She had underestimated her. Walking over, she nced at the flowers and casually picked out a lily, then suddenly smiled. She had indeed underestimated Yan Xi. Among the leaves, there were a few chubby caterpirs.


    ¡°Yu Zhuang, take this bouquet to the cafeteria. Have them use it to make some soup dumplings for me. When they¡¯re ready, bring them to me. I¡¯ll personally give Vice President Yan a return gift.¡±


    Yu Zhuang was puzzled. ¡°Do soup dumplings need flowers?¡±


    Shen Qingyue lifted the chubby caterpir with a flower stem. ¡°But it needs meat too. Isn¡¯t this perfect?¡±


    After following Shen Yiyan for a round, Yan Xi¡¯s ambition grew. Once Xu Fengzhi helped her deal with Shen Qingyue and the old man Shen Jun, this ce would truly belong to her! The thought of her bright future made Yan Xi¡¯s lips curl involuntarily. However, when she returned to her office, she found Shen Qingyue waiting for her. She greeted her with a friendly smile, ¡°Sister Qingyue, what brings you here?¡±


    Shen Qingyue leaned against the office desk, smiling gently. ¡°I thought you might not have had breakfast, so I brought you something.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yan Xi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°What is it?¡± She had heard that rich people¡¯s breakfasts were luxurious. Whatever Shen Qingyue brought, it must be something fancy.


    Shen Qingyue opened the food box. ¡°Fresh meat soup dumplings, just out of


    the oven. Give them a try.¡±


    Seeing this, Yan Xi¡¯s smile faded a bit. She did not expect Shen Qingyue to bring something so ordinary. For someone who had been a pampered rich girl for over 20 years, this was nothing special. Nevertheless, she sweetly replied, ¡°I¡¯ll try them. ¡±


    She took a soup dumpling and ate it in one bite. It was juicy and tasted good.


    After eating one, Yan Xi could not resist and continued, ¡°Where did you buy these soup dumplings? They¡¯re delicious.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled faintly. ¡°They were made in the cafeteria.¡±


    Yan Xi continued eating. ¡°In the cafeteria? Are they pork-filled? I sense another vor, very fresh¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, they are pork-filled, but there¡¯s something else added.¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s smile grew brighter. ¡°It¡¯s the lilies you gave me¡­¡±


    Yan Xi suddenly realized what was happening. She looked at the soup dumpling in her hand and promptly vomited.


    Shen Qingyue said calmly, ¡°What are you doing? I kindly brought you breakfast, and you¡¯re vomiting?¡±


    Yan Xi retched for a while, but for some reason, maybe due to her haste, nothing came out. Thinking about having eaten the bugs earlier, she felt extremely nauseous. She leaned against the wall, questioning Shen Qingyue, forgetting her pretense, ¡°What do you mean by this? I gave you flowers out of kindness, and you¡¯re repulsing me like this? Have you gone mad?¡±


    Shen Qingyue chuckled, ¡°I always believe in reciprocity. Vice President Yan gave me a gift, how can I not reciprocate? That would be impolite.¡±


    ¡°Have you ever thought about the consequences of doing this?¡± Yan Xi, forgetting her disguise, yelled at Shen Qingyue, ¡°I am Shen Jun¡¯s biological granddaughter.. You, a wild seed picked up from outside, what status do you have topare yourself with me? As long as I speak up, do you think you can still stay in the Shen family?¡±</font>

 Chapter 183 - 183: You’ve Enraged Me, I’ve Lost Everything

    Chapter 183 - 183: You¡¯ve Enraged Me, I¡¯ve Lost Everything


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    She and Shen Jun had shared more than two decades of affection, even though they weren¡¯t rted by blood. Shen Qingyue knew Shen Jun well. If he truly wanted her gone, he wouldn¡¯t have handed half of the Shen family¡¯s wealth to her! Grandfather genuinely treated her as his granddaughter; this fact had been proven in a past life.


    Yan Xi naturally knew that Shen Jun wouldn¡¯t dismiss Shen Qingyue based on her words alone. But having said that, when she saw Shen Qingyue¡¯s indifferent attitude, her anger red. How could this true Young Miss be bullied by a fake one? The audacity of this intrusion! How dare this interloper insult her?


    Shen Qingyue stood tall, without wasting more words. ¡°Yan Xi, I can be frank with you. The Shen family belongs to you. Grandfather has been kind to me, and I won¡¯t forget his kindness. I will find an appropriate opportunity to return the Shen family to you. After all, you¡¯re well aware that, with your current abilities, you cannot manage the Shen family¡¯s vast resources. As for the intentions of the Xu Fengzhi family, I believe you aren¡¯t foolish enough not to see through them. Before that moment arrives, please refrain from provoking me. I don¡¯t want to destroy Grandfather¡¯s lifelong efforts because of you¡­ So, don¡¯t even think about plotting against me anymore. Push me too far, and your efforts will be in vain.


    She had spoken kindly to Yan Xi, considering Shen Jun¡¯s face, and now it was up to Yan Xi to decide.


    Yan Xi red at Shen Qingyue, watching her walk away. She quickly rinsed her mouth with water, but no matter how many times she did it, she felt unclean inside. In the end, she fiercely threw the mineral water bottle to the ground.


    Shen Qingyue! She was taking over her life and now fighting for the family property! Talking about finding an appropriate opportunity¡­ Who did she think she was? Wasn¡¯t she just looking down on her? Without Shen Qingyue, she might have been weed back a long time ago. If she had been given the chance earlier, she would have done a much better job than this impostor, Shen Qingyue.


    In the evening after work, Shen Qingyue went to visit Tong Jia. But just as she reached the door of the ward, she encountered Han Xu, who was standing guard. She could not help butugh bitterly. They had just changed hospitals, and he had found them so quickly.


    The ward¡¯s door was sealed shut; they had been driven out.


    Han Xu leaned against the wall, his face covered in stubble, lookingpletely unkempt, a far cry from his usual elite appearance. When he saw Shen Qingyue, he immediately straightened up and said urgently, ¡°Shen Qingyue, ask Wanzhe to open the door. I need to see her¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t even want to look at him. ¡°President Han, first go check your own mind. Look at what you¡¯ve done to her! You still want to see her?


    Should she thank you for making her lie in the hospital like this for so long?¡±


    Hearing this, Han Xu felt a pang in his chest. He had hurt his Wanzhe like this. But he did not know Tong Jia was Tong Wanzhe! If he had known, how could he have harmed her? ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to, it¡¯s all a misunderstanding¡­ She should give me a chance¡­¡±


    ¡°A chance?¡± Shen Qingyue sneered. ¡°Have you ever given her a chance? Not to mention before, just that night. If it weren¡¯t for Chiming¡¯s people arriving in time, do you know what Tong Jia would have faced? Those people forced her into a corner, afraid of your punishment. They wanted to ruin her innocence; she was almost¡­ Do you have any right to ask her for a chance?¡±


    Shen Qingyue could not contain her emotions. Perhaps because they were both women, she could feel Tong Jia¡¯s helplessness. If Tong Jia hadn¡¯t tried to use Han Xu, she wouldn¡¯t have spoken about what almost happened that night.


    Han Xu had harmed Tong Jia to this extent; he didn¡¯t deserve to be forgiven!


    Han Xu was well aware of his debt to Tong Jia. That¡¯s why he couldn¡¯t sleep at night; his heart ached terribly. ¡°I know I¡¯ve wronged her, but as long as she¡¯s willing to give me a chance topensate, I¡­¡¯


    Shen Qingyue coldly interrupted him, ¡°Han Xu, deep down you know she¡¯s not interested! She doesn¡¯t want anything from you. If you truly want topensate now, stay away from her. That would make her happy.¡± After saying this, Shen Qingyue walked past him and knocked on the door.


    The door was soon opened by a nurse inside. Han Xu tried to force his way in but was stopped by the people left here by Chiming.


    The door quickly closed again. Han Xu stared nkly at the door. He wouldn¡¯t give up; he would definitely make Tong Jia personally open this door for him.


    After entering the room, Shen Qingyue sat down on a chair next to the hospital bed. ¡°How are you feeling today?¡±


    Tong Jia was half-lying down, a faint smile on her pale face. ¡°I really feel much better. The doctors are surprised too; they say I¡¯m recovering very quickly. I guess I¡¯m pretty resilient¡­


    She spoke this with a touch of self-mockery. If it weren¡¯t for her resilience, she would have been tormented to death by Han Xu long ago. But she didn¡¯t want to talk about these things anymore. She simply said, ¡°I originally wanted to go out for a walk, get some fresh air. But there¡¯s someone guarding outside the door, so I haven¡¯t been able to go out..¡±

 Chapter 184 - 184: Are You Looking Forward to My Appearance?

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    Shen Qingyue asked, ¡°Have you ever been soft-hearted?¡±


    Tong Jiaughed, ¡°Only if he dies!¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue felt relieved. Fortunately, there was no Stockholm syndrome involved. ¡°How¡¯s thewsuit against him going?¡± she inquired.


    Tong Jia replied, ¡°We¡¯ve already filed thewsuit with the court; we¡¯re just waiting for the legal process. I heard that Han Xu¡¯s father is pulling some strings¡­¡±


    ¡°Do you want me to help you? If the Han family gets involved, winning thewsuit might be difficult. They have been domineering for so many years; they surely have a lot of influence,¡± Shen Qingyue suggested.


    ¡°No need,¡± Tong Jia¡¯s gaze was exceptionally determined. ¡°No matter how much power and influence they have, I don¡¯t believe they can cover up the truth! I¡¯d rather spend my whole life, but I won¡¯t let him get away with it!¡±


    With that, Shen Qingyue stopped asking further questions.


    However, Tong Jia suddenly asked, ¡°I heard a few people outside saying that


    Mr. Chi has gone abroad? It will take some time for him toe back?¡±


    Mentioning Chi Ming, Shen Qingyue hesitated for a moment but nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± However, Chi Ming had been gone for two days, and he hadn¡¯t even given her a call. He used to want to contact her every day. Thinking about the events of their past life, she felt uneasy. Could it be that the ident couldn¡¯t be avoided this time?


    Looking at her, Tong Jia smiled, ¡°You seem quite lost. Miss him, do you?¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue quickly responded, ¡°Miss him? Why would I? You¡¯re thinking too much. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s a lot going on in thepany recently, and I¡¯m a bit tired. I might look like I¡¯m feeling down.¡±


    Tong Jia continued to smile mysteriously, ¡°Is that so? I¡¯ll keep it simple then. You exined it quite clearly.¡±


    Shen Qingyue stood up, ¡°I came here today mainly to confirm how you¡¯re recovering. Since you¡¯re fine, I¡¯ll take my leave. I¡¯ll see you another day.¡± With that, she immediately left.


    Watching her leave, Tong Jia could not help but feel a sense of fleeing. It seemed that Mr. Chi would soon get what he wanted. It was nice; let the lovers be together peacefully.


    Coming out of the hospital, Shen Qingyue drove back home, preparing to have dinner. Her phone rang; it was from Chi Ming. Just an hour ago, she had been wondering why she hadn¡¯t heard from him. She didn¡¯t expect his call toe so soon. She cleared her throat. ¡°Hello? Not busy anymore?¡±


    ¡°Are you at home?¡± Chi Ming¡¯s voice came through the phone, as pleasant as always.


    ¡°Yes, what¡¯s up?¡± Shen Qingyue asked.


    ¡°Open the door,¡± Chi Ming said.


    Shen Qingyue had a faint guess in her mind. Wasn¡¯t he supposed to stay abroad for at least a week? Yet, he was back in just a few days? Despite her thoughts, she stood up and walked towards the hallway. She couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°You¡¯re not at the doorstep, are you?¡±


    Chi Ming did not answer.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand rested on the doorknob, an unexpected sense of anticipation growing within her. But when she opened the door, her smile slowly faded. The hallway was empty, except for a bottle of candy standing on the floor. She picked up the candy bottle. ¡°You didn¡¯te back, huh?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m still in the gambling city, the business isn¡¯t finished yet,¡± Chi Ming replied. It was a bit tricky, but he didn¡¯t need to tell her about it.


    Shen Qingyue leaned against the door. ¡°So, what¡¯s the meaning of this? Trying to surprise me?¡±


    Chi Ming chuckled. ¡°Zhang Jianci said that ying hard to get keeps the excitement alive. Afraid you might forget, have to tease your heart from time to time.¡±


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t help but tease him. ¡°I never knew Zhang Jianci was such a rtionship expert.¡±


    Chi Ming asked, ¡°So just now, were you hoping it was me?¡±


    Shen Qingyue yed with the candy bottle in her hand. ¡°Guess?¡±


    Chi Ming was confident. ¡°I guess it was.¡±


    Shen Qingyue retorted, ¡°You¡¯re imagining things! I wasn¡¯t expecting anything.¡±


    Chi Ming didn¡¯t argue. They chatted for a while and then ended the call.


    Strangely, Shen Qingyue felt a lot better. But early the next morning, she received a message from Tang Fangmo, asking her to have dinner together.


    Since Yan Xi¡¯s return, she hadn¡¯t contacted Tang Fangmo. Now that it was confirmed that Yan Xi was Shen Jun¡¯s biological granddaughter, Tang Fangmo wasn¡¯t her cousin anymore. Shen Qingyue had avoided contacting the Tang family, not knowing how to face them. But she also knew that avoiding the situation wouldn¡¯t solve the problem.


    She didn¡¯t waste words, replying directly: [Time and ce.]


    Afterward, she contacted a private detective to investigate her parents¡¯ identities. Even though Shen Jun hadn¡¯t found out back then, she still wanted to try.. She couldn¡¯t just do nothing¡­

 Chapter 185 - 185: I Won’t Donate Blood So Quickly Next Time

    Chapter 185 - 185: I Won¡¯t Donate Blood So Quickly Next Time


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    In the evening, Shen Qingyue went to Tang Fangmo¡¯s ce. Just as she entered the elevator, she encountered a group of ominous people ¨C Qin Zhen, Wei Jiu¡¯er, Ling Bing¡¯er, and Madam Qin. It was quite a coincidence, the way they all appeared together.


    The people inside the elevator had various reactions upon seeing her.


    Shen Qingyue walked into the elevator with an unchanged expression, as if she hadn¡¯t seen anyone. She was about to press the button for her floor when she noticed it was already lit. She was on the same floor as these people from the Qin family.


    Ling Bing¡¯er, seeing she didn¡¯t press any button, muttered, ¡°Is she nning to go upstairs with us? Following her brother again? She really is persistent¡­¡± The intimidation from Shen Qingyue during theirst encounter had some effect, making her hesitate to provoke directly. Plus, Qin Zhen was present; she did not dare to make him angry again.


    Shen Qingyue acted like she didn¡¯t hear, closing her eyes to rest.


    ¡°Shen Qingyue, would you like to join us for dinner?¡± It was Madam Qin who spoke.


    Shen Qingyue was slightly surprised, slowly opening her eyes. Usually, it was Wei Jiu¡¯er who would speak to her in such situations, likely to maintain her gentle and kind image. But Qin Zhen¡¯s mother, who she had never gotten along with, was being so warm? She always felt like there was something off about this.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s face, which had previously carried a smile, changed instantly upon hearing Madam Qin¡¯s words. Her eyes gave off a warning when she nced at Madam Qin. This old witch wanted to win over Shen Qingyue again! That old woman just could not stay still for a moment¡­


    Madam Qin pretended not to notice Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s gaze, still staring at Shen Qingyue, waiting for her response.


    Shen Qingyue was about to refuse when she heard Qin Zhen say, ¡°Mom, why did you invite her? She must have followed me here, deliberately trying to find out my schedule. You¡¯re just ying into someone¡¯s hands.¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked at Qin Zhen¡¯s face reflected in the elevator wall, not in the mood to be polite. ¡°I¡¯m not like you, President Qin. I don¡¯t do this kind of sneaky stuff. Really sorry, we made ns to have dinner with my brother. If I knew you were here, we would have gone somewhere else. Seeing you, I¡¯ve lost my appetite for two bowls of rice.¡±


    Qin Zhen was momentarily speechless, unable toe up with a retort. After all, he had been the one following her.


    When the elevator reached the designated floor, Shen Qingyue stepped out first. But before leaving, she couldn¡¯t resist giving some ¡®kind¡¯ advice, ¡°President Qin, you just managed to stand up, and you¡¯re running so far to have a meal. Be careful. Don¡¯t get into another ident or something life-threatening. If you end up bleeding heavily again, I won¡¯t easily donate blood to you next time.¡±


    She had decided that if Qin Zhen dared to use her again, she would ask for money in exchange. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t let this guy treat her like a mobile blood bank.


    Qin Zhen frowned, watching Shen Qingyue¡¯s departing figure, utterly puzzled. What was this woman babbling about again?


    Wei Jiu¡¯er hurriedly said, ¡°Zhen, let¡¯s go quickly, I¡¯m really hungry¡­¡±


    Qin Zhen nodded, but his thoughts were in disarray.


    Shen Qingyue found the private room, pushed the door open, and walked in. Inside, she saw people from the Tang family and Yan Xi.


    And when the people in the private room saw her, they were also stunned. Tang Fangmo immediately stood up from his chair, looking a bit awkward.


    ¡°Qingyue, why are you here?¡±


    Shen Qingyue was puzzled, ¡°Didn¡¯t you message me toe?¡±


    Tang Fangmo was even more confused, ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± He started to doubt himself and took out his phone to check. He indeed hadn¡¯t sent any message to Shen


    Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow, ¡°Did Yan Xi use your phone?¡±


    Tang Fangmo suspiciously nced at Yan Xi, ¡°I didn¡¯t see her use it, but my phone was indeed beside her in the morning¡­¡±


    Yan Xi hurriedly said, ¡°Big Brother MO, it wasn¡¯t me.¡±


    Shen Qingyue took out her own phone and showed the message, ¡°That¡¯s strange. Brother Mo¡¯s phone seems to be capable of sending messages on its own!¡±


    Yan Xi felt wronged, ¡°I don¡¯t know what you mean¡­¡±


    There was a hint of mockery in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes. It seemed this person hadn¡¯t taken her words seriously at all.


    Mother Tang was not a fool. She immediately stepped forward to mediate, ¡°Qingyue, it must be a misunderstanding. Yan Xi is a good girl. Since you¡¯re here, why don¡¯t you sit down and have a meal together?¡±


    ¡°No, thanks. I have something else to do.¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s gaze shifted away from Yan Xi. ¡°I won¡¯t eat. You all enjoy your meal.¡±


    Shen Qingyue casually declined, but Yan Xi caught on to her words ¡®you all¡¯ versus ¡®us,¡¯ immediately saying, ¡°Sister Qingyue, even though I¡¯m the niece by marriage to Uncle and Aunt, after so many years, we also consider you as our family. Don¡¯t be so polite. Sit down and eat with us.¡±


    Yan Xi¡¯s tone made it seem like she was the hostess, and Shen Qingyue was the guest..

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    Chapter 186 - 186: Too Many Thoughts


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    Shen Qingyue heard these words and, originally prepared to leave, turned back. Her red lips curled slightly. ¡°Sure, let¡¯s eat together.¡± Wasn¡¯t that why Yan Xi had invited her today? To let her see the difference in treatment between biological and non-biological family? Treating her as an imaginary enemy and considering the Xu Fengzhi family as good people, it was truly¡­


    Yan Xi considerately said, ¡°Then, sit next to me.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Shen Qingyue sat down directly beside Yan Xi.


    Tang Fangmo leaned over to her ear on the other side and whispered, ¡°My parents just wanted to meet Yan Xi, that¡¯s why they asked her out. Don¡¯t overthink it; I will always be your brother!¡±


    Shen Qingyue felt a warm feeling in her heart but still pushed him away with disdain. ¡°Stay away from me; your breath stinks.¡±


    Tang Fangmo felt a bit frustrated. ¡°Nonsense, I brush my teeth meticulously¡­¡±


    Father Tang asked the two with a smile, ¡°What secret whispers are you two siblings sharing again? You always do this, not letting us in on your secrets.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled and said, ¡°We were discussing what gift to give you for your birthday next month. We initially wanted to surprise you, but since you asked, I¡¯ll tell you. Brother MO said you lost your pen, so I n to gift you a new one.¡±


    Tang¡¯s father chuckled. ¡°Qingyue is considerate.¡±


    Yan Xi sneered inwardly. After all, she had been the Young Miss of the Shen family for several years. Was she really going to gift something so cheap? She immediately turned to Father Tang and said, ¡°Uncle, how about I buy you a Patek Philippe watch? It would be convenient for you to check the time during your sses.¡±


    Father Tang politely declined, ¡°No need; it¡¯s too expensive.¡±


    ¡°Not expensive at all. I won¡¯t choose something too pricey. Just a few million,¡± Yan Xi said with an air of pride. She wished she could tell everyone about hervish gift, to show off what she could givepared to Shen Qingyue, even if she was the biological daughter.


    Father Tang fell silent, not saying a word.


    Tang Fangmo sensed Yan Xi¡¯s show-off attitude and spoke with a slightly irritated tone, ¡°My dad is a senior teacher at a prestigious high school. The school is very strict about corruption. You want to make people investigate him by gifting him a million-dor watch? Yan Xi, you¡¯re Aunt¡¯s daughter, and we never looked down on you. But you need to be mindful; don¡¯t unt your wealth to everyone. Remember, the money you have now belongs to the Shen family, not earned by you. When you have the ability, talk about these things then.¡± He wondered if Yan Xi would still be so short-sighted when she had the capability.


    Yan Xi had gone to the film set to meet Tang Fangmo that morning. Back then, she sensed his dissatisfaction, but she did not expect him to humiliate her openly in front of others. She bit her lip. ¡°Brother MO, what are you saying? I just wanted to buy something nice for Uncle¡­¡± She had called Shen Qingyue over to embarrass her, so how did it turn around to be her humiliation? In the end, Tang Fangmo just looked down on her. Why did he have the right to do so? If she lived a life of luxury, she could look down on others too.


    Tang Fangmo sneered without a reply. In the entertainment industry, he had seen all kinds of people; Yan Xi¡¯s tactics were really beneath his notice. When he first learned about the incident, he felt sorry for her, but he couldn¡¯t handle Yan Xi¡¯s personality. In the end, their aunt had passed away many years ago; he had almost forgotten what she looked like. Rtionships needed nurturing. Mother Tang said, ¡°Enough, let¡¯s eat. The food is getting cold.¡±


    They started eating. Mother Tang picked a piece of plum spare ribs for Shen Qingyue. ¡°Qingyue, this dish is their specialty. I remember you liked it a lot.


    You¡¯ve gotten thin, eat more meat.¡±


    Shen Qingyue smiled, ¡°Thank you, Aunt.¡±


    Father Tang and Tang Fangmo also chatted with her. The atmosphere


    gradually warmed up.


    They talked about past funny incidents; Yan Xi hadn¡¯t been a part of those and thus could not join in. She felt like a transparent person, nearly exploding with frustration. This was nothing like what she had imagined. Unable to endure it any longer, she made up an excuse and left.


    Who among them did not have more experience than Yan Xi? Naturally, they could guess her thoughts.


    Mother Tang sighed softly, ¡°We didn¡¯t intend to target her, but this girl thinks too much. What are we going to do in the future¡­¡±


    What troubled her even more was that this was her younger sister¡¯s biological daughter. She couldn¡¯t ignore her, but it was going to be troublesome.


    Tang Fangmo said to Shen Qingyue, ¡°If she tries to undermine you again, just tell me. We won¡¯t be polite with her! With her personality, if we don¡¯t put her in her ce, she might be uncontroble.¡±


    Father Tang, on the other hand, remained silent. If you talked aboutplexity, he was undoubtedly the mostplicated one. This child was nothing like his sister at all¡­


    Shen Qingyue chuckled, ¡°Alright, I understand.¡±


    After dinner, the group left. Just as they stepped out, the door of the adjacent private room opened..

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    Chapter 187 - 187: Let¡¯s Work Together, It¡¯s a Mutually Beneficial Deal


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    It was precisely the Qin family.


    The two groups locked eyes, silent. The Qin family never thought highly of the Tangs, and the elderly couple from the Tang family disliked Qin Zhen even more. If it weren¡¯t for Shen Qingyue¡¯s insistence back then, the Tang family would have found Qin Zhen insufferable. Since Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen¡¯s divorce, the two families had severed all ties and never interacted again.


    The two groups waited for the elevator together.


    The air was tense. Wei Jiu¡¯er broke the silence, ¡°Qingyue, I didn¡¯t expect you to have dinner with the Tang family. What a coincidence.¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Shen Qingyue chuckled, ¡°Coincidental to the point where certain people are so self-absorbed that they think I¡¯m following them. It¡¯s really amusing! Even after all this time, how can someone think I still have feelings for him? As if he¡¯s some kind of irresistible treasure¡­


    Qin Zhen stared at her, his face clouded with anger.


    Shen Qingyue ignored him.


    The Tang family did not spare him a nce either. Just speaking to them felt ufortable; their aversion was practically written on their faces.


    When they got into the elevator and reached the parking lot, the Tang family got into their car, and Shen Qingyue headed for her own. Just as she opened her car door, someone called her name, ¡°Shen Qingyue, wait.¡±


    Shen Qingyue looked up and saw Madam Qin walking toward her, leaning against the car door. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? I¡¯ve already said it; I didn¡¯te here because of your son. Can¡¯t you stop being so self-absorbed?¡±


    Madam Qin went straight to the point, ¡°Zhen is going to marry Wei Jiu¡¯er. Did you know?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t thismon knowledge by now?¡± Shen Qingyue was speechless, but what followed left her even more dumbfounded.


    Madam Qin hesitated and said, ¡°I want to ask you, if I give you a chance, do you still want to return to the Qin family?¡±


    ¡°Heh!¡± Shen Qingyue smiled ambiguously, ¡°Give me a chance? So until now, you still think I want to reconcile with Qin Zhen? I really don¡¯t understand. What do I need to say for you to understand that I have no feelings for Qin


    Zhen anymore!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t speak out of anger,¡± Madam Qin scolded, ¡°I know you haven¡¯t let go of Zhen. You liked him for so long; how could you move on in just a year? I¡¯m a woman; I understand these emotions. Besides, if you¡¯ve truly moved on, why do you keep hovering around him and Wei Jiu¡¯er? Frankly, I¡¯m not satisfied with Wei Jiu¡¯er, but due to personal reasons, I can¡¯t confront her directly. If you want to remarry Zhen, I can help you! And your current status¡­ without the Qin family, it would be difficult to maintain the management rights of the Shen family, right?¡±


    Madam Qin contemted for a long time and eventually decided to let Shen Qingyue and Qin Zhen remarry. Setting aside the fact that the Shen family¡¯s assets had doubled, which was advantageous to the Qin family, just Shen Qingyue¡¯s blood type was worth her consideration. In case something happened to her son again, she did not want any unexpected situations to arise. Having a mobile blood bank was safer.


    Shen Qingyue turned to face her directly, saying, ¡°Madam Qin, are you nning to use me as a pawn in your scheme?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a mutually beneficial arrangement,¡± Madam Qin said confidently. ¡°You want to remarry Qin Zhen, and I want to get rid of Wei Jiu¡¯er. By cooperating, we both benefit. Why not seize this opportunity?¡±


    ¡°Madam Qin, do you not understand what I¡¯m saying? I don¡¯t want to remarry Qin Zhen. So where does the mutual benefite in?¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s tone turned mocking. ¡°I remember, Madam Qin, you used to suspect that I harmed Qin Zhen. Have you forgotten?¡±


    Madam Qin hadn¡¯t forgotten. She had been investigating all along but hadn¡¯t found any evidence. She used to suspect Shen Qingyue, but when she learned that Shen Qingyue had donated blood to save Qin Zhen, her suspicions faded. If it had been Shen Qingyue, there would have been no need for the blood transfusion, and she wouldn¡¯t have even mentioned it. Something about the whole incident didn¡¯t add up. Now, she was more inclined to suspect Wei Jiu¡¯er.


    Thinking back, Wei Jiu¡¯er was the only one who had benefited from this incident. But she had no evidence, so she didn¡¯t dare confront Qin Zhen. That¡¯s why she had kept silent all this time.


    ¡°I misunderstood you in that matter back then. I was impulsive at the time. You should be able to understand. Qin Zhen is my only son¡­ And now, I hope you cane back¡­¡± Madam Qin continued when she saw that Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression remained unchanged. ¡°Didn¡¯t you always want to move with Qin Zhen to the house you decorated, the Rose Garden? I agree now. As long as youe back, you don¡¯t have to live in the old house with Qin Zhen. I¡¯ll agree to anything you want.¡±


    ¡°You mean that vi?¡± Shen Qingyue replied casually. ¡°I sold it a while ago. The price was good, much higher than when I bought it. As long as you and your son don¡¯t bother me, I¡¯m grateful.¡±


    Madam Qin was stunned. ¡°You sold the house in Rose Garden?¡± That house was something Shen Qingyue had personally designed and considered it her home with Qin Zhen.. But now, Shen Qingyue had sold it?

 Chapter 188 - 188: Miss Shen, You Are No Longer Our Employer

    Chapter 188 - 188: Miss Shen, You Are No Longer Our Employer


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    Actually, it had been a long time since Shen Qingyue divorced Qin Zhen. asionally, Madam Qin would think that Shen Qingyue had truly moved on, but then she would reconsider, finding it impossible to believe. Who would use five billion as a bargaining chip for a marriage that was destined to go nowhere if not out of deep love? Yet she hadn¡¯t anticipated that when Shen Qingyue loved, it was passionate and intense, and when she left, there was no lingering attachment.


    Shen Qingyue did not want to waste her breath any longer. Communicating with the Qin family was too tiresome. She turned and opened the car door, getting in.


    However, Madam Qin couldn¡¯t let go and continued to question persistently, ¡°You really don¡¯t want to remarry Qin Zhen? Are you just going to watch him marry someone else?¡±


    While starting the car engine, Shen Qingyue remained calm, saying, ¡°Your son has a bad temper, he¡¯s fickle, irritable, unreasonable, and he likes to y the drama of having extramarital affairs. Besides those who are after your family¡¯s money, who would genuinely like him? If it weren¡¯t for¡­ forget it, I can¡¯t afford a man like him.¡± After saying this, she stepped on the gas pedal and left directly.


    What Shen Qingyue did not notice was that Qin Zhen had been standing not far away the whole time. This made his already sickly pale face even paler.


    So, in Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes, was he really such a person? She used to love him


    so much¡­ was it all fake? This immense contrast weighed heavily on his heart, a feeling he could not shake off no matter what¡­


    When Shen Qingyue returned home, she realized her phone was dead and turned off. She noticed several missed calls from Chi Ming. Upon seeing the message, she could not help but smirk and dialed back. It rang for a long time, but no one answered, and it automatically disconnected. She pursed her lips and dialed Zhang Jianci¡¯s number, but got the same result.


    This made her feel a vague sense of unease. Just then, her browser pushed a news notification to her.


    This made her feel a vague sense of unease. Just then, her browser pushed a news notification to her.


    [Major Terrorist Attack Hits the Gambling City, Downtown Reduced to Ruins, Thousands of Innocents Perish¡­]


    Shen Qingyue almost dropped her phone. She tremblingly clicked on the news, looking at the horrifying pictures, and she waspletely panicked. It couldn¡¯t be true. She had already warned Chi Ming, and he had promised¡­ the things he promised her, he would definitely fulfill.


    But even so, she couldn¡¯t control the anxiety in her heart. She kept dialing Chi Ming¡¯s phone number repeatedly, but it still did not go through.


    Shen Qingyue fell silent for a while, then directly booked a flight ticket to the gambling city. Right now, she had only one thought: to confirm Chi Ming¡¯s safety.


    When Chi Ming was by her side before, she had never realized his importance, even when she was chasing after Qin Zhen, she often ignored Chi Ming. But he had seeped into her life like air, making her ustomed to his presence, almost imperceptibly.


    She didn¡¯t know when it had started, but her feelings for him had changed.


    Just then, her bodyguard, stationed at the hospital, called her. She answered the phone in confusion, hearing the urgency in the bodyguard¡¯s voice: ¡°Miss Shen, Mr. Shen has been taken into the operating room again, you need toe and see him!¡±


    Shen Qingyue was startled, ¡°What happened? He was fine yesterday, right? Didn¡¯t the doctor say he would be discharged soon?¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t know the details¡­¡± the bodyguard hesitated. ¡°Mr. Shen signed a property transfer agreement before he lost consciousness, transferring all his assets to Miss Yan Xi¡­ You are no longer our employer.¡±


    The bodyguard was making this call out of sentimentality, otherwise, ording to protocol, he couldn¡¯t report Shen Jun¡¯s situation to Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue understood; it must be Yan Xi and Xu Fengzhi¡¯s doing. So when Yan Xi invited her to dinner with the Tang family tonight, it probably wasn¡¯t just for showing off; it was to get her out of the way. Xu Fengzhi she could understand, but why would Yan Xi do this? How could she even target her grandfather?


    Shen Qingyue stepped into the elevator and called Chen Ying, instructing her to gather a few people. As the bodyguard had said, she was no longer their employer. The hospital was now under Yan Xi¡¯s influence. If she went there now, she would probably be kicked out.


    At the hospital.


    Chen Ying hurriedly arrived, following Shen Qingyue. ¡°I was just watching the news. They said the gambling city was attacked. I remember a few days ago you mentioned Chi Ming went there. Have you managed to contact him?¡±


    Shen Qingyue hesitated for a moment, then quickly regained herposure..


    ¡°His phone isn¡¯t reachable, but he must be fine! Probably just busy and didn¡¯t check his phone¡­¡¯

 Chapter 189 - 189: Isn’t It the Fake Young Miss?

    Chapter 189 - 189: Isn¡¯t It the Fake Young Miss?


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    Shen Qingyue spoke these words and quickened her pace, almost running towards the emergency room outside.


    At that moment, Yan Xi and Xu Fengzhi were both waiting in the corridor.


    Seeing her approach, they stood up from their chairs, ready for a confrontation.


    Yan Xi had already severed ties with Shen Qingyue tonight, and now that she had gained control of everything in the Shen family, she had no need to pretend anymore. She wore a disgusted expression and sneered, ¡°Isn¡¯t it the fake Young Miss of the Shen family? What are you doing here?¡±


    Shen Qingyue ignored her and asked the bodyguard standing nearby, ¡°How is Grandpa¡¯s condition?¡±


    The bodyguard replied, ¡°The doctor said it¡¯s still going smoothly for now. We¡¯ll have to wait until after the surgery to know the specifics¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue nodded, feeling slightly relieved. Shen Jun¡¯s health probably couldn¡¯t endure another surgery¡­


    Yan Xi, being ignored, grew even angrier. Coupled with the embarrassment she faced in front of the Tang family today, her anger red up. ¡°I¡¯m talking to you! Are you deaf? I am the legitimate Young Miss of the Shen family now. How dare you ignore me? Who do you think you are¡­¡±


    Smack!


    Before Yan Xi could finish her sentence, Shen Qingyue raised her hand and pped her, leaving half of her face red and swollen.


    Yan Xi was stunned for a moment and then erupted in rage. ¡°Shen Qingyue, how dare you hit me! You, a wild b*tch, not only stole my life but now you dare to hit me!¡±


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I dare to hit you!¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s expression was ice-cold. ¡°Grandpa fell ill, and it was you and Xu Fengzhi who schemed together, right?


    You knew he couldn¡¯t handle the stress, yet you did this. Haven¡¯t you done


    enough to Grandpa?¡±


    You knew he couldn¡¯t handle the stress, yet you did this. Haven¡¯t you done enough to Grandpa?¡±


    For a brief moment, Yan Xi felt a pang of guilt, but she still retorted defiantly,


    ¡°It¡¯s nonsense! How could I harm Grandpa? Stop spouting nonsense!¡±


    ¡°Whether it¡¯s nonsense or not, you know in your heart!¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s voice grew colder. ¡°Yan Xi, remember this. If something happens to Grandpa, your life won¡¯t be easy either! Do you think everything you¡¯ve gained means anything without Grandpa? Without him, you¡¯ll be devoured until there¡¯s nothing left but bones!¡± Shen Qingyue stepped closer, her voice a chilling warning. ¡°You better pray Grandpa pulls through!¡±


    Although she did not finish her sentence, Yan Xi inexplicably felt intimidated. She knew that if Shen Jun was in trouble, Shen Qingyue would not spare her.


    At that moment, Xu Fengzhi approached and pulled Yan Xi behind her. ¡°Shen Qingyue, Uncle is in trouble, and naturally, we as family members are very worried. What are you trying to do to us? His health has not been good for a long time. What¡¯s the point of holding onto us? If you keep causing trouble, believe me, I will have someone throw you out right now. You¡¯ll never see Uncle again. Don¡¯t forget, you are nothing now! The Shen family is not yours anymore.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face darkened. ¡°Try stopping me from seeing Grandpa.¡±


    Challenged like this, Xu Fengzhi immediately instructed the security guards standing nearby, ¡°You guys, throw this woman out for me! She thinks she¡¯s still some kind of Young Miss, daring to threaten me? Doesn¡¯t she know her ce!¡±


    The guards exchanged nces but did not move. They were well aware of how much Shen Jun cherished Shen Qingyue. If they acted against her now, when Shen Jun recovered, he might not harm Yan Xi, but he wouldn¡¯t spare them either.


    Seeing their hesitation, Xu Fengzhi cursed, ¡°All useless!¡±


    She was about to take matters into her own hands. She had already removed Shen Qingyue from her position as the heir of the Shen family. If she still feared Shen Qingyue, then all her efforts would be in vain.


    Chen Ying stepped forward with her people. ¡°Auntie, I advise you not to act rashly. My people are rough and might not hold back. If things escte, you might lose more than you gain. It¡¯s not worth it.¡±


    Xu Fengzhi gritted her teeth but ultimately backed down, ring at Shen Qingyue fiercely.


    Two hours passed. The lights above the operating room door finally went out, and Shen Jun was wheeled out, immediately taken into the intensive care unit.


    This was the second time Shen Jun had been in this situation. And both times, it was because of Xu Fengzhi¡¯s family. Shen Qingyue was not going to let this slide.


    She stood outside the ICU, and Chen Ying did not leave either.


    Yan Xi, of course, was there too, sneering, ¡°She¡¯s not even your real daughter.


    Why pretend to be a good person!¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes turned icy. ¡°Say one more word, and I¡¯ll have you in the


    emergency room too!¡±


    Having been taught a lesson by Shen Qingyue previously when dealing with Lu Xiong, Yan Xi knew Shen Qingyue¡¯s skills well. Coupled with the fact that her face was still swollen from the p earlier, she was somewhat afraid.


    Pretending to be tough, she huffed away..

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    Chapter 190 - 190: Shen Jun Really Cared About His Family


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    At a critical juncture, Shen Qingyue initially had no intention of going to thepany. She wanted to stay by her grandfather¡¯s side. However, the shareholders demanded an exnation about the change inpany ownership. This news had caught them off guard; they werepletely unprepared. Thus, Shen Qingyue had no choice but to attend a shareholders¡¯ meeting.


    Yan Xi was smug, feeling that she hadpletely turned the tables. She taunted Shen Qingyue several times.


    Shen Qingyue treated her like air. After presenting her work report, she left directly. Her urgent concern was Shen Jun. If he did not wake up, her heart would remain suspended. Just as she exited the restroom, she overheard Yan Xi and Xu Fengzhi talking.


    Xu Fengzhi spoke earnestly, ¡°Shen Jun¡¯s shares are all in your hands now. Shen


    Qingyue¡¯s shares are insignificant. You are now thergest shareholder of the Shen Group. The day after tomorrow, we will hold an inauguration ceremony for you,pletely pushing Shen Qingyue out. You must show your mettle. Don¡¯t let my efforts go to waste. Our family has made a lot of arrangements for your cause. You can¡¯t drag us down¡­.¡±<div>


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    Yan Xi naturally nodded, ¡°It¡¯s just that the shareholders don¡¯t seem to have much confidence in me. It¡¯s a bit troublesome¡­ Also, Shen Jun hasn¡¯t awakened yet. If I¡¯m too hasty in taking over, public opinion¡­¡±


    ¡°Forget about those concerns for now. Let¡¯s first secure thepany¡¯s management rights! Shen Jun is old and sentimental. If we wait, Shen Qingyue might y a pitiful card, and you¡¯ll end up with nothing. Let¡¯s gain actual control first. We, your family, will support you. After all, we are blood rtives¡­¡±


    Yan Xi nodded in agreement.


    After the two left, Shen Qingyue emerged. Her eyes were filled with obscure emotions. How could she let them have their way, hurting Shen Jun for money?


    Shen Qingyue did not neglect the matter concerning Shen Jun¡¯s ident. She conducted an investigation concurrently. There were bodyguards stationed in Shen Jun¡¯s ward, and the only people allowed in and out freely that day were Yan Xi and the nurse, Shi Xiang¡¯er. Soon, the problem was unearthed. Yan Xi¡¯s methods were still inexperienced; she had been manipted and was foolishly self-satisfied. This time, Xu Fengzhi had also be clever, using Yan Xi as a pawn.


    Chen Ying apanied Shen Qingyue to the detective agency. When they discovered this, Chen Ying mmed a cup on the table, eximing, ¡°Did Yan Xi lose her mind when she abandoned her child? Shen Jun is her real grandfather! How could she stoop so low? Without Shen Jun, does she really think she can do whatever she wants? Is she blind to not see the ambitions of Xu Fengzhi¡¯s family?¡±


    Shen Qingyue gestured for her to calm down and turned to the head of the agency. ¡°Do you have any evidence?¡±


    The head of the agency hesitated. ¡°We only have Yan Xi¡¯s transaction records. It might be difficult to prove the case based on this.¡±


    Shen Qingyue fell silent for a moment and said, ¡°I will handle this matter. Thank you for your efforts.¡± She paid and left with Chen Ying.


    Once they were out, Chen Ying asked, ¡°Why aren¡¯t we using their services? If professionals can¡¯t handle it, what can we do?¡±


    Then she hesitated before speaking again, ¡°Qingyue, forgive me for saying this, but even if we can prove it was Yan Xi, what do you think Grandpa Shen would do? Besides feeling upset, he probably won¡¯t actually punish Yan Xi. You know how much he values family¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue stopped walking, her expression darkening. She did not respond to Chen Ying¡¯s words, only saying, ¡°Lend me a few people first.¡±


    Chen Ying did not continue her previous train of thought. She just looked at


    Shen Qingyue with concern. ¡°You¡¯re not nning to use force, are you¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue met her gaze. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t do that. It¡¯s pointless. I¡¯ll make them admit to their actions on their own.¡±


    Shi Xiang¡¯er had a husband who had been unemployed and abusive at home. He was a man who was ipetent, venting his frustrations on his wife. But yesterday, he unexpectedly found a well-paying job. The reason he got hired was because someone had pulled strings for him.


    Shi Xiang¡¯er was a senior nurse, skilled in taking care of patients. She workedte into the night before finally returning home after her shift. However, as she approached her home, she saw several men with sticks, tattoos on their arms, lingering downstairs.


    This startled her, and she quickly hid in a nearby alley. Could it be that her husband had gotten into trouble again? She had already found him a job, why couldn¡¯t he stay out of trouble? She did not suspect others; it was because such incidents had happened before¡­.</font>

 Chapter 191 - 191: The Police Will Help You

    Chapter 191 - 191: The Police Will Help You


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    Downstairs, a group of menacing-looking men leaned against the wall, smoking and chatting. One of them repeatedly mmed an iron rod against the wall. Shi Xiang¡¯er, not far away, trembled at the sound, as if the rod could strike her at any moment.


    The man with the rough voice and impatient tone said, ¡°Damn it, why hasn¡¯t that old woman named Shi Xiang¡¯ere back yet? Miss Yan Xi said if this woman is still alive and leaves tomorrow, we¡¯ll be in trouble! I haven¡¯t had good days for a while, and I don¡¯t want this old woman to mess things up¡­¡± ¡°Wait a bit longer. I checked, she usually gets off work around this time. She can¡¯t run away¡­¡±


    Their voices were not deliberately lowered, and in the open street, their words echoed even more clearly.


    Hearing their conversation, Shi Xiang¡¯er¡¯s face turned incredibly ugly. She hadn¡¯t expected Yan Xi to double-cross her like this! That woman, using her and then wanting her dead? Shi Xiang¡¯er wanted to escape, but in her haste, she identally bumped into a trash can behind her, making a loud noise.


    The men downstairs heard themotion and instantly looked over. When they saw her, they all ran towards her. ¡°It¡¯s Shi Xiang¡¯er! She¡¯s back, catch her!¡±<div>


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    Shi Xiang¡¯er was terrified and sprinted away, but the men behind her couldn¡¯t be shaken off. They kept shouting that if they caught her, she was as good as dead. Who was making things difficult for whom? Shi Xiang¡¯er wanted to curse. Who was really making life difficult for whom?


    She ran without looking back. Just when things seemed dire, she spotted a car parked by the roadside. The female driver inside appeared to be on the phone. Without much thought, Shi Xiang¡¯er ran over and tried to open the car door, but it was locked. Hearing footsteps growing closer from behind, Shi Xiang¡¯er¡¯s voice trembled as she urgently pleaded, ¡°Please open the door, someone is trying to kill me¡­ Save me¡­¡±


    The next moment, the car door opened.


    ¡°Get in.¡±


    The voice from inside the car sounded somewhat familiar, but Shi Xiang¡¯er did not have time to think. She quickly scrambled inside.


    At that moment, as the car sped away, Shi Xiang¡¯er turned to look at the group of people left behind, her heart finally calming down. It was then that she had a moment to turn her head and look at the person in the driver¡¯s seat, intending to express her gratitude. But upon seeing that the person driving was Shen Qingyue, she was instantly shocked. ¡°Miss Shen, howe you are here?¡±


    Shen Qingyue focused on driving. ¡°I found something interesting today, so I came to ask you about it. I didn¡¯t expect to encounter something so intriguing.¡±


    Shi Xiang¡¯er tightened her seatbelt. ¡°What did you find?¡±


    ¡°My grandfather suddenly fell ill. Did Yan Xi ask you to give him medicine?¡± Shen Qingyue asked directly.


    Shi Xiang¡¯er hurriedly defended herself. ¡°It wasn¡¯t me! I have no grudges with Mr. Shen, how could I¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue cut her off calmly. ¡°You don¡¯t need to defend yourself. I won¡¯t approach you without evidence. Of course, I believe you were coerced. As long as you help me testify against Yan Xi¡­¡±


    Shi Xiang¡¯er¡¯s gaze became uncertain. ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sneered. ¡°You can pretend to be ignorant, but do you think your safety is guaranteed? Yan Xi is ruthless; she can harm even her own grandfather. As someone with knowledge of this incident and no power, do you think she will spare you? Why did she send you to do this instead of handling it herself? Obviously, she doesn¡¯t want to be implicated. How long do you think you, as the witness, can stay safe?¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s words reminded Shi Xiang¡¯er of what had just happened. She spoke with difficulty, ¡°Can you guarantee the safety of me and my husband?¡±


    Shen Qingyue smirked. ¡°I don¡¯t have that power, but the police do. What do you say?


    Thinking about the recent events, Shi Xiang¡¯er made up her mind. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll apany you to the police station tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°No rush. Before that, there¡¯s one more thing I need you to do.¡±


    Shen Qingyue found a highly confidential hotel, arranged for her to stay there, and assigned two people to watch over her before leaving.


    Back home, she received a call from Chen Ying.


    ¡°Is Shi Xiang¡¯er willing to help you?¡± Chen Ying asked.


    Shen Qingyue, with a hint of weariness in her eyes, replied, ¡°She agreed. I troubled you earlier to have your people act as viins¡­¡±


    ¡°Why talk about these things between us?¡± Chen Ying waved it off. ¡°But can you be sure Shi Xiang¡¯er won¡¯t change her mind? People who can be bought with money are unpredictable.¡±


    Shen Qingyue replied, ¡°I¡¯ve prepared for this. I recorded everything..¡±</font>

 Chapter 192 - 192: No News Is Good News

    Chapter 192 - 192: No News Is Good News


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    Upon hearing this, Chen Ying felt reassured and asked, ¡°Is there any news from Chi Ming?¡±


    At the mention of this, Shen Qingyue¡¯s mood instantly sank. She had tried calling Chi Ming today, but still couldn¡¯t get through. The same was true for Zhang Jianci and Chen Jiang. However, she was tied up with her family matters now, and could only ask others to investigate. Yet, there was still no news of Chi Ming.


    Her voice was almost inaudible, ¡°Perhaps no news is the best news. I¡¯ve been waiting at the disaster site all day, searching everywhere. If news suddenlyes, it might be about Chi Ming¡¯s death. I¡¯d rather have no news at all.¡±


    Chen Ying sensed her despondency and didn¡¯t dare to continue asking. She quickly changed the topic, ¡°Grandpa Shen woke up during the day. Should we tell him about Yan Xi? I feel there¡¯s something suspicious about Yan Xi getting the property transfer agreement. Although Grandpa cares about family, he¡¯s not foolish. Transferring the group to Yan Xi now¡­ isn¡¯t that a joke?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t n to tell him about this for now. He can¡¯t handle any more shocks¡­¡± Shen Qingyue was well aware of Shen Jun¡¯s health condition. Another surgery might make it difficult for him to recover.<div>


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    ¡°But if you hide it from him and deal with Yan Xi, won¡¯t he be angry?¡± Chen Ying was concerned. After all, Yan Xi was Grandpa Shen¡¯s own granddaughter. Some things were really hard for them to handle.


    ¡°Perhaps¡­ but I have to do this.¡± At first, she had let Yan Xi be, thinking she wouldn¡¯t do anything harmful to Shen Jun. But now? Yan Xi did not care about Shen Jun at all. If she let her continue unchecked, the Shen family would be ruined. She couldn¡¯t bear to see her grandpa get hurt again.


    Chen Ying knew she was in a difficult position and said, ¡°Take care of yourself. I¡¯m here for you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s heart warmed, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    The next day was the inauguration ceremony prepared for Yan Xi by Xu Fengzhi and others. The venue was chosen at the city¡¯s most luxurious hotel, decorated extravagantly and high-end.


    This was Yan Xi¡¯s personal choice. Since bing the Young Miss of the Shen family, she demanded the most expensive things in every aspect of her life. In just a few days, she spent money that most ordinary people hadn¡¯t seen in their lifetime.


    To pave the way for Yan Xi, Xu Fengzhi naturally invited the heads of majorpanies, but to her surprise, half of them did not show up. She did not want to admit it, but what was her identity? And what was Yan Xi¡¯s status? Without an invitation from Shen Jun or Shen Qingyue, who would give them face? Did they really think this was some entertainment news, that anyone and everyone woulde to watch the show?


    Seeing this situation, Yan Xi¡¯sposure shattered. ¡°Aunt, why haven¡¯t several big business tycoonse? What does this mean? Do they look down on me?¡±


    Xu Fengzhi couldn¡¯t care less about Yan Xi, but it was precisely because of this foolish woman that she had some use. She smiled and reassured her, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it! You¡¯re now the Young Miss of the Shen family. Who would dare to look down on you? The people I invited are all big shots in the business world; they¡¯re very busy, probably just too upied to make it.¡±


    Hearing this, Yan Xi¡¯s mood slightly improved.


    Not long after, Shen Qingyue arrived. She was dressed in a white turtleneck cashmere sweater, covered with a ck coat. Her long ck hair was tied at the back of her head, and her whole demeanor was sharp and confident, exuding a strong aura.


    Yan Xi nced at herself. Clearly, she was dressed elegantly, but she still felt overshadowed by Shen Qingyue. She gritted her teeth and approached with a bright smile. ¡°I thought you wouldn¡¯te today¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue gave her a nce. ¡°What? Afraid I¡¯ll steal your thunder? I think there¡¯s no need topete, right?¡±


    Yan Xi¡¯s face stiffened. She might have dressed expensively, but her understanding of elegance was simply piling valuable things on herself, ignoring the advice of stylists. So, her outfit looked a bit tacky. ¡°Sister Qingyue, what are you saying? Today is my inauguration. I was just worried that you, the former President, might feel awkward.¡±


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°The inauguration ceremony hasn¡¯t even finished yet, and the work hasn¡¯t been handed over. How am I already the former President? I know you don¡¯t understand these things, but at least try to learn. Don¡¯t embarrass yourself the moment you open your mouth.¡±


    Her words were sharp, showing no intention of calming the situation.


    Yan Xi felt mocked again, her face turning ugly. She clenched her teeth and continued to smile. ¡°Sister Qingyue, you¡¯ve misunderstood me¡­¡±


    As she spoke, she caught sight of two more people entering the room from the corner of her eye, a sly smile flickering in her eyes. She knew very well that the person Shen Qingyue least wanted to see was Qin Zhen, especially when she saw Wei Jiu¡¯er holding onto Qin Zhen.. Yan Xi immediately greeted Qin Zhen warmly, ¡°President Qin, you¡¯re here!¡±</font>

 Chapter 193 - 193: Some People Just Like to Be Cheap

    Chapter 193 - 193: Some People Just Like to Be Cheap


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    Hearing the noise, Qin Zhen turned in their direction and caught sight of Shen Qingyue¡¯s figure. His pupils contracted slightly, and he walked briskly toward them with Wei Jiu¡¯er in tow.


    Upon hearing the words ¡°President Qin,¡± Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes turned a bit colder.


    Meanwhile, Yan Xi, intending to disgust Shen Qingyue, began to praise Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu¡¯er, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that President Qin is a young talent. Seeing him today, he truly lives up to his reputation, pairing perfectly with Miss Yan! You two are indeed an ideal match!¡±


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°Are you acting as the host here?¡±


    Yan Xi choked. It was her first time attending such an event, and she was unclear about many things. All she could think of was to disgust people. Little did she know, she now seemed affected and artificial, especially since she was the center of attention, humiliating herself.<div>


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    Qin Zhen kept his eyes fixed on Shen Qingyue,pletely ignoring what Yan Xi was saying.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was constantly attentive to Qin Zhen¡¯s emotions and naturally noticed, yet she maintained a smile, ¡°Miss Yan is being too kind. No, I should call you Miss Shen now; after all, you are the true heiress of the Shen family.¡±


    Even though Yan Xi was naive, she sensed that Wei Jiu¡¯er was simr to her in status. She immediatelyughed, ¡°Grandpa is in the hospital, so he hasn¡¯t officially changed my surname yet. So, calling me Miss Yan is still eptable for now. Once he does, you can address me as Yan Xi. But what about you, Sister Qingyue? How should people address you in the future?¡±


    Shen Qingyue remained indifferent, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s difficult to decide. So, just call me Qingyue. After all, you¡¯re not worthy of the Shen surname.¡±


    Yan Xi¡¯s face turned ugly. ¡°Qingyue, I am Grandpa¡¯s true granddaughter, a child of the Shen family. When you say such things, it seems like you want to fight me for the family fortune¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue spoke frankly, ¡°Yes, I do have that intention. What can you do about it?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yan Xi couldn¡¯t maintain her smile any longer. ¡°Shen Qingyue, Grandpa¡¯s shares are all in my hands now. What can you use topete with me? What qualifications do you have to fight with me? The Shen family originally belonged to me!¡±


    There were many journalists present at the scene today. Yan Xi¡¯s voice suddenly rose, and several reporters discreetly gathered towards them.


    Yan Xi noticed the reporters approaching and tried to control her expression. ¡°Qingyue, what I mean is, Grandpa has already given me the shares of the Shen Group in his hands. I am thergest shareholder of the Shen Group. Are you displeased with me saying these things? I know you don¡¯t like my presence, but I am innocent too¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue smirked, her expression ambiguous. ¡°Are you unaware of whether I¡¯m pleased with you or not?¡±


    Yan Xi couldn¡¯t believe Shen Qingyue dared to speak like this, especially in front of the reporters.


    Shen Qingyue turned and walked away without wasting more words on her.


    ¡°Shen Qingyue!¡± Qin Zhen had been watching her the whole time. Seeing her leaving, he instinctively wanted to stop her. But then, he fell silent because he didn¡¯t know what else he could say to her.


    Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°What advice do you have, President Qin?¡±


    Qin Zhen struggled to find the right words, ¡°Yan Xi is the true heiress of the Shen family. What she said is not wrong. The Shen Group originally belonged to her. It doesn¡¯t seem appropriate for you to fight with her.¡±


    Although he came up with this on the spot, it had always been his sentiment.


    Regardless, Shen Qingyue had upied the position of the Shen family¡¯s Young


    Miss for over 20 years, essentially stealing twenty years of Yan Xi¡¯s life. Now that things were back where they belonged, what grounds did Shen Qingyue have to make a fuss?


    ¡°President Qin, if you can¡¯t speak properly, just keep your mouth shut. No one needs your opinion,¡± Shen Qingyue spoke slowly and calmly, ¡°Shen family matters don¡¯t concern you, an outsider.¡±


    Qin Zhen¡¯s expression wasplicated. ¡°Am I an outsider?¡±


    Shen Qingyue countered, ¡°What do you think you are? What does the Shen family¡¯s business have to do with you? You know nothing, yet you¡¯re here voicing your opinions. It seems like you have a lot to say, doesn¡¯t it!¡±


    Qin Zhen stuttered, ¡°You¡­¡± But he knew they were already divorced. The Shen family¡¯s matters had nothing to do with him. Still, hearing her explicitly deny their connection made him ufortable.


    Shen Qingyue nced at Wei Jiu¡¯er, who was standing beside Qin Zhen with a dark expression.


    ¡°President Qin, speaking so intimately with your ex-wife in front of your fiancee, aren¡¯t you afraid she might get the wrong idea? Or perhaps¡­¡± She mocked him slightly, ¡°Are you naturally inclined to be cheap, Qin Zhen? Do you enjoy disappointing the people around you? Is it that domestic flowersck the charm of wild ones?¡±


    Qin Zhen could not bear it anymore, but Shen Qingyue did not give him a


    chance to speak. She retorted sharply and walked away.


    In Shen Qingyue¡¯s opinion, Qin Zhen was indeed being cheap.. If he didn¡¯t provoke her, everything would be fine, wouldn¡¯t it?</font>

 Chapter 194 - 194: Uncovering the Truth

    Chapter 194 - 194: Uncovering the Truth


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    ¡°Zhen¡­¡± Hearing Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s distressed voice, Qin Zhen¡¯s rationality finally returned.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes were slightly red. ¡°Are you really unable to let go of Qingyue? If that¡¯s the case, I can leave. You know, I just want you to be happy¡­¡±


    In the past, if Wei Jiu¡¯er had said these words, Qin Zhen would have felt guilt and pity. But now, he only felt irritated. Yet, considering that Wei Jiu¡¯er had saved him, he patientlyforted her, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking. Focus on preparing for the wedding.¡±


    But how could Wei Jiu¡¯er be at peace? Qin Zhen might say he didn¡¯t care, but his heart was already inclined towards Shen Qingyue! Like today, both conglomerates had terminated their cooperation entirely. Considering his status, how could Qin Zhen attend such an event? Haven¡¯t many who were inferior to him stayed away?


    But Qin Zhen hade! He woulde, solely because Shen Qingyue would be there too.<div>


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    Although aware of all this, Wei Jiu¡¯er could only pretend not to know. The wedding was just around the corner. She had invested so much in this; she couldn¡¯t afford to copse at this critical moment!


    After they left, Yan Xi anxiously grabbed Xu Fengzhi¡¯s hand. ¡°Aunt, I officially took office today. Why isn¡¯t Shen Qingyue nervous at all? Does she have a trick up her sleeve?¡±


    Xu Fengzhi reassured her, ¡°She is isted and powerless now, with very little real authority. What tricks could she possibly have? Without Shen Jun, she is nothing. Today, so many eyes are on you. Stand tall and don¡¯t let anyone look down on you.¡±


    Yan Xi nodded reluctantly, but her unease grew. When the time was almost right, she adjusted her attire and stepped onto the podium.


    She could see reporters from major newspapers and industry tycoons sitting below. Yan Xi¡¯s palms were sweaty, and she kept licking her lips nervously.


    ¡°Thank you¡­¡±


    She barely began, but her voice broke due to nervousness.


    Her voice was sharp and piercing, eliciting a lowughter from the audience below.


    Yan Xi felt a burning sensation on her face, but she forced herself to continue speaking. Her speech was well-written, but her voicecked vigor and sounded nervous, even though she tried to maintainposure. Some sentences came out stuttered, not at all fitting for the demeanor expected of a leader.


    She could faintly hear people whispering around her.


    ¡°Is she the next President of Shen Corporation? Can she really handle the entirepany? What¡¯s happening with Shen Corporation now? Making a bit of money and then disappearing, are they trying to go bankrupt?¡±


    ¡°I think I heard her mispronounce some professional terms. She probably hasn¡¯t even studied the basics. I can¡¯t imagine what Shen Corporation was thinking, handing the reins to her¡­¡±


    ¡°Shen Corporation¡¯s stocks are still worth something. They should sell them now, before it¡¯s toote¡­


    Yan Xi clenched her fists, impulsively blurting out, ¡°Shen Qingyue, today I take over, and you step down. Don¡¯t you have anything to say to the media?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the group of reporters immediately perked up. They did not care whether a corporation was rising or falling; as long as there was news, they were interested. Yan Xi was clearly trying to embarrass Shen Qingyue. A few snapshots, and they would have a hot news story.


    Shen Qingyue heard Yan Xi¡¯s words and stood up among the seated crowd. Her voice was calm andposed. ¡°I do have a few words to say.¡±


    Shen Qingyue simply stood there, but her aura was somanding that it couldn¡¯t be ignored.


    Yan Xi did not expect Shen Qingyue to respond. Through gritted teeth, she asked, ¡°What do you want to say?¡±


    Shen Qingyue did not answer immediately; instead, she walked slowly to the stage.


    Yan Xi watched her, feeling oddly short of breath. Shen Qingyue¡¯s presence was overwhelming.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s eyes were cold and distant. She stopped, spoke softly, ¡°I want to ask Miss Yan Xi, do you know the legal consequences of attempted murder by poisoning and forging a property transfer agreement? Do you know how many years you could be sentenced for that?¡±


    At her words, Yan Xi¡¯s face turned pale, and there was amotion in the audience.


    The news about Shen Jun suddenly falling ill and being rushed to the operating room had already made headlines. People spected that Shen Jun, possibly aware of his limited time, had transferred all his assets to his granddaughter Yan Xi. But now, everything had changed. Could it be that Yan Xi, for the sake of the wealth, had tried to kill her own grandfather?


    Yan Xi, feeling frantic, looked away and tried to find Xu Fengzhi¡¯s figure. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about¡­¡±


    Seeing her feign ignorance, Shen Qingyue said directly, ¡°Grandpa was taken to the operating room because you bribed his caregiver, Shi Xiang¡¯er, to poison him! Did you understand what I just said? Yan Xi, if you want to hide your actions, you should truly be innocent.. Without Grandpa, do you think you would be where you are today?¡±</font>

 Chapter 195 - 195: A Familiar Aura Is Back

    Chapter 195 - 195: A Familiar Aura Is Back


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    The scene was in chaos. Reporters rushed to the front, eager for close interviews. Even when blocked by the bodyguards below the stage, they shouted loudly, ¡°Miss Yan Xi, did you really harm your grandfather to gain control of the Shen family fortune?¡±


    ¡°So you were in such a hurry to be the president of Shen Corporation because you were afraid that Mr. Shen would regain consciousness, and you would lose your chance?¡±


    ¡°Miss Yan Xi¡­¡±


    Yan Xi¡¯s mind was a mess. Cold sweat poured down her face, her fingers clenched,pletely unsure of what to do.


    Xu Fengzhi quickly stepped forward and took the microphone from Yan Xi¡¯s hands. ¡°Quiet, everyone!¡±<div>


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    Her voice was sharp, instantly spreading to every corner of the venue. The people below the stage also quieted down a bit, waiting silently for what would


    Xu Fengzhi looked at Shen Qingyue. ¡°Shen Qingyue, you say Yan Xi harmed Uncle. Do you have any evidence? Yan Xi is Uncle¡¯s granddaughter. Even if she does nothing, Shen Corporation will eventually be hers! But you, an illegitimate child from who knows where, hurting Uncle for the family property and then shifting the me, that¡¯s more convincing, isn¡¯t it? Yan Xi has no reason to do this¡­ Are you just taking advantage of Uncle¡¯s absence to bully Yan Xi?¡±


    At her words, the atmosphere in the room shifted. Suspicious nces were directed at Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face remained expressionless. ¡°If I didn¡¯t have evidence, I wouldn¡¯t be standing here.¡±


    Yan Xi became even more flustered. She knew Shen Qingyue must have some trick up her sleeve! Xu Fengzhi was also a bit panicked, butpared to Yan Xi, she remained much calmer. After all, she had a few more years of experience. ¡°Where is this evidence? Don¡¯t think we¡¯re afraid of you.¡±


    Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t argue. She tapped her phone and sent a message. In less than three seconds, the doors of the banquet hall were pushed open, and Shi Xiang¡¯er walked in.


    Seeing Shi Xiang¡¯er, Xu Fengzhi and Yan Xi stared wide-eyed,pletely dumbfounded.


    Shen Qingyue remainedposed. ¡°Xu Fengzhi, Yan Xi, I¡¯m sure you¡¯re not strangers to this person. She¡¯s our grandfather¡¯s caregiver, Shi Xiang¡¯er!¡±


    Yan Xi¡¯s face turned pale, her voice trembling as she spoke. ¡°I don¡¯t know her! I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about! How could we possibly know such a lowly person?! Just a caregiver, what right does she have to know me!¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s tone turned sarcastic. ¡°Well then, Miss Shi Xiang¡¯er, do you recognize them?¡±


    Shi Xiang¡¯er nodded directly. ¡°Of course, I do! She helped my husband find a job, and even gave me some money to poison Mr. Shen, inducing a heart attack. She said, ¡®Do it cleanly, we can¡¯t let Mr. Shen have any chance of waking up!¡±¡®


    Yan Xi, infuriated, pointed sharply at Shi Xiang¡¯er and cursed loudly, ¡°You¡¯re spouting nonsense! Watch me rip your mouth apart¡ª¡±


    Xu Fengzhi was just as furious. ¡°Miss Shi Xiang¡¯er, I know you. You¡¯re my uncle¡¯s caregiver. But I heard your husband just got out of prison. You¡¯re helping Shen Qingyue nder us. Be careful, or you and your husband will end up in jail together!¡±


    Shi Xiang¡¯er showed no fear. ¡°Even going to jail is better than being killed by you! I just want to live a peaceful life. It¡¯s you who won¡¯t let me be!¡± She turned to the reporters below, ¡°Every word I said is true, and there are transaction records. If you don¡¯t believe me, feel free to check! Yan Xi is extremely vicious. Not only did she make me poison Mr. Shen, but she also wanted to kill me to silence me! I hope the reporters report the truth and bring Yan Xi to justice! How can someone like her live under the sun? She deserves to be in jail!¡±


    The venue descended into chaos once again; this revtion was more explosive than thest. The bodyguards below the stage could no longer contain the rioting crowd. Several reporters had already rushed onto the stage, bombarding Yan Xi and Xu Fengzhi with questions.


    Meanwhile, Shen Qingyue, without any fanfare, turned and left. After all, her job was done. It was time for her to exit.


    Yan Xi found herself surrounded by several reporters. Seeing Shen Qingyue leave, she shouted at her bodyguards, ¡°Stop Shen Qingyue! This woman is ndering me. Whoever catches her will be rewarded ten million!¡±


    Yan Xi was on the brink of madness. She didn¡¯t dare to think about what would happen next after today. But Shen Qingyue shouldn¡¯t think she could escape unscathed.


    The people around her went mad upon hearing her words. Catching Shen Qingyue meant getting ten million! They did not care about the ethics; they just wanted the money first.


    Seeing that some people intended harm towards Shen Qingyue, Qin Zhen stood up, ready to go help.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er immediately said, ¡°Zhen, those people seem to want to harm Qingyue. She¡¯s in danger alone. Go help her quickly.¡±


    Upon hearing her words, Qin Zhen hesitated. He had long decided not to


    involve himself in Shen Qingyue¡¯s affairs, and she did not want his help either.


    Besides, Shen Qingyue was risking her own life, endangering herself for the family¡¯s property. What could he do? Wei Jiuer was still by his side.. How could he leave her and go to Shen Qingyue¡¯s aid?</font>

 Chapter 196 - 196: We Must End This

    Chapter 196 - 196: We Must End This


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    Shen Qingyue was unaware of Qin Zhen¡¯s inner turmoil, and even if she knew, she did not care. After all, she hadpletely forgotten about Qin Zhen¡¯s existence. She stared at the people approaching her, her face cold, ready to fight at any moment. But before those people could reach her, Zhang Jianci


    unexpectedly stormed in with a dozen bodyguards, standing in front of her.


    At the same time, she felt the scorching chest of the person pressed against her back¡ªa familiar sensation.


    In an instant, Shen Qingyue¡¯s heart settled. Although she wasn¡¯t afraid of these people, the feeling of security he brought was unmatched. She knew that as long as he was there, she had nothing to fear; he would shield her from any storm.


    Zhang Jianci had already engaged in a fight with the opposing party, throwing the session ceremony intoplete chaos.<div>


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    Leaning against Chi Ming, Shen Qingyue twisted in his arms, wanting to turn and look at him.


    But he suddenly held her hand, pulling her outside. His movements were forceful, not allowing any refusal, yet carried a hint of gentleness.


    Shen Qingyue did not resist, letting him lead her away. Her gaze remained fixed on his tall figure, a mix of trust, reassurance, and secret joy filling her, emotions she couldn¡¯t describe. He was fine; he hade back.


    Qin Zhen had been keeping an eye on Shen Qingyue. Seeing Chi Ming taking her away and noticing Shen Qingyue¡¯sck of resistance, her expression held more trust and excitement than when she looked at him before. He couldn¡¯t help but wish he could rush up and separate the two.


    Chi Ming, how dare he touch Shen Qingyue!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er gritted her teeth and suddenly grabbed Qin Zhen. ¡°Zhen, it¡¯s too chaotic here. I¡¯m scared. Let¡¯s go back¡­¡± She reached out to hold Qin Zhen, but he pushed her away.


    ¡°You go back first, I still have something to do,¡± he said.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er was on the verge of spitting blood. She had cleared his schedule to attend this so-called inauguration ceremony. What else could there be? She did not need to think, she knew it was rted to Shen Qingyue! Why had ite to this? The previous Qin Zhen did not even spare a nce for Shen Qingyue; his heart and eyes were full of her, Jiu¡¯er!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er suppressed the jealousy in her heart and asked intively, ¡°Are you asking me to go back by myself because you want to find Shen Qingyue?¡±


    Hearing her question, Qin Zhen hesitated. He knew Jiu¡¯er wasn¡¯t a fool; she had observed his every move during this period. After all, she loved him so much, so naturally, she paid close attention to his thoughts. He had promised, resolved to forget Shen Qingyuepletely, and treat Wei Jiu¡¯er well.


    But it seemed he was backsliding again. He was with Wei Jiu¡¯er physically, but his heart was with Shen Qingyue. Just like before when he was with Shen Qingyue but thinking about Wei Jiu¡¯er. He knew that pursuing Shen Qingyue would hurt Jiu¡¯er.


    Yet he couldn¡¯t let go of his feelings for Shen Qingyue. If he didn¡¯t go after her and see her once, he wouldn¡¯t feel at ease.


    ¡°Jiu¡¯er, Shen Qingyue has just experienced such a big change. I¡¯m afraid she might not take it well. I¡¯ve known her for so many years and we have a history. You go back first¡­¡± Qin Zhen said, unable to meet Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes, and turned away, walking off.


    Wei Jiu¡¯er stood still, not saying a word, but the taste of blood was already in her mouth. She understood Qin Zhen too well. Worried that Shen Qingyue might not take it well? Nonsense! If he really cared, he would have acted long ago, not waited for Chi Ming to appear! He just couldn¡¯t stand his ex-wife getting close to another man! This man, he wanted everything and expected everyone to revolve around him.


    If this continued, Qin Zhen would eventually abandon her. Because he had this idea, sooner orter, he would turn around and pursue Shen Qingyue. She had waited for so many years, nned for so many years, invested all her energy in capturing Qin Zhen, and finally, she hade this far. She absolutely could not give up! So she had to sever all ties between her and Shen Qingyue.


    Shen Qingyue was being led out of the hotel by Chi Ming. They walked all the way outside before Chi Ming was about to let go. But Shen Qingyue grabbed Chi Ming¡¯s hand.


    This startled Chi Ming. He looked down at her, a bit disbelieving of her intentions. The surprise came too suddenly; she had never taken the initiative to hold his hand before.


    Shen Qingyue tilted her head slightly. ¡°Do you know how many calls I made to you? Why didn¡¯t you answer a single one?¡±


    Despite her confident and elegant appearance, her words carried a hint of reproach and usation, even unintentionally sounding a little pouty, like she wanted to be spoiled by him.


    Listening to her, Chi Ming¡¯s calm and steady eyes gained a touch of amusement. He exined, ¡°Work requirements. I can¡¯t be in contact with the outside world. My phone was off..¡±</font>

 Chapter 197 - 197: Revealing Her Feelings in a Cowardly Manner

    Chapter 197 - 197: Revealing Her Feelings in a Cowardly Manner


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    Shen Qingyue pressed on, ¡°When the terrorist attack happened in the gambling city, you weren¡¯t in the city center? Zhang Jianci and the others couldn¡¯t use their phones either?¡±


    ¡°Of course, no one could use their phones. Plus, I wouldn¡¯t break the promise I made to you. I wasn¡¯t there at that time!¡± Chi Ming looked at her, almost wanting to show her the surveince footage from back then just to assure her.


    Shen Qingyue released his hand, still somewhat dissatisfied. ¡°Even so, with such a big incident happening there, couldn¡¯t you have asked someone to give me a message? Do you know how worried I was¡­¡±


    She stopped herself mid-sentence, realizing that what she was saying transcended the boundaries of friendship; it was akin to a confession. She found it awkward to reveal her feelings to him, unsure of her own emotions. How should she put it? When she pursued Qin Zhen, she never hid her intentions; it wasmon knowledge, and she didn¡¯t see it as a big deal. But now, facing Chi Ming, she felt hesitant and a bit ashamed.


    Perhaps it was because she had treated pursuing Qin Zhen as a task that must be aplished, an emotional setup of sorts. Though there were some feelings involved, itcked genuine sincerity.<div>


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    It was different with Chi Ming. She couldn¡¯t deny that she liked him. It was a different feeling from what she had for Qin Zhen, a liking that stemmed from the depths of her heart, something unique to her. It wasn¡¯t about seeking warmth or seeking sce; it was admiration for the person himself.


    Seeing her sudden silence, Chi Ming responded, ¡°I knew you would worry about me.¡±


    Hearing this, all the awkward thoughts Shen Qingyue had a moment ago vanished. She looked at him, her expression full of dissatisfaction. ¡°If you knew, then why didn¡¯t you contact me? I thought you¡­¡±


    In the dim light by the pond, Chi Ming¡¯s thin lips curved slightly, his eyes carrying a hint of amusement, and his tone was firm, ¡°I did it on purpose.¡± During the long time he had been back in the country, Shen Qingyue and his rtionship had always been neither close nor distant. Whatever he did, at most, she would express gratitude, without any other intentions. Continuing like this, he feared she might forget him again, treating him as just another ssmate, a friend, neither here nor there. He didn¡¯t want that anymore, so this time, he didn¡¯t contact her proactively, wanting to test her feelings¡­ Of course, he had to admit, there was also a bit of a sulking attitude.


    He couldn¡¯t forget the time when Qin Zhen had a car ident, Shen Qingyue disregarded her own weakness, and even ignored important meetings, going directly to donate blood for Qin Zhen. He remembered it till now, although he told himself it was a matter of life and death and he shouldn¡¯t be jealous, but he still cared, feeling a pang of jealousy. So he had been petty all along, until today.


    Chi Ming wasn¡¯t behaving properly at all, yet he dared to be so self-assured. Shen Qingyue felt really angry. When did Chi Ming be so unpleasant? And thest time, he lied to her while he was right outside the door! He didn¡¯t look anything like the aloof person he used to be.


    She didn¡¯t know who he learned this from, it must be Zhang Jianci, that guy was definitely unreliable!


    Shen Qingyue lifted her leg, wanting to give him a kick. In the end, she just lightly tapped him, ¡°I¡¯ve been so busytely, and I have to spare time to worry about your matters. Did it ever ur to you that I might be tired? These days, I can¡¯t even sleep properly, let alone eat. Are you considerate at all?¡±


    Shen Jun¡¯s and Chi Ming¡¯s matters happened around the same time, pressing on her until she couldn¡¯t breathe, yet he still acted so nonchntly! It was truly infuriating!


    Being kicked, Chi Ming¡¯s smile deepened. He took Shen Qingyue¡¯s hand again, ¡°I was wrong this time, I¡¯m sorry! I shouldn¡¯t have teased you like that. But¡­


    may I ask, Miss Shen, why do you care so much about me? To the point of not being able to eat or sleep properly¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue was caught off guard by the question. She had just put this matter aside, and now Chi Ming brought it up again? She awkwardly shifted her gaze away and forgot to pull back her hand, ¡°Why¡­ why would I¡­¡±


    Chi Ming remained silent, smiling as he watched her flustered expression, continuously rubbing her hand, as if wanting to crush her into his arms¡­


    ¡°Shen Qingyue!¡±


    In the midst of a beautiful moment, there¡¯s always someone without a sense of timing.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s voice came from the hotel¡¯s entrance.


    Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming¡¯s expressions instantly turned cold. The delightful atmosphere they had just shared burst like bubbles, disappearingpletely.


    Qin Zhen walked up to them in a few steps. Seeing the two still holding hands, the disgustingly sweet atmosphere made him almost explode with anger.


    Shen Qingyue instantly retracted her amiable aura, staring coldly at Qin Zhen, ¡°President Qin, I¡¯m not deaf, there¡¯s no need to shout at the top of your lungs! Why are you following us? Do you need to be scolded every minute to feel satisfied?¡±</font>

 Chapter 198 - 198: No More Worries

    Chapter 198 - 198: No More Worries


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    Qin Zhen had already prepared an excuse, seemingly immune to her words. He said directly, ¡°Given what just happened, I¡¯m afraid you might not handle it well. I thought of sending you back.¡±


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t hold back and rolled her eyes at him without anydylike demeanor, ¡°President Qin, you were inside just now, didn¡¯t even make a sound. And now you¡¯re concerned about me? Do you think I¡¯m out of my mind? Want to send me back?¡±


    Qin Zhen remainedposed, ¡°I was just being considerate, you¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue interrupted him, ¡°Considerate? Did I ask for your consideration? Do I need it? If you¡¯re truly considerate, could you please shut up and stop showing up in front of me? A few minutes ago, you were standing by Yan Xi, using me. If you think I shouldn¡¯t have done this or that, why don¡¯t you seek justice for her since she¡¯s trapped inside now? I don¡¯t need your kindness.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t know about what she did¡­¡± Qin Zhen couldn¡¯t justify himself properly, but his temper remained defiant, ¡°Besides, ignorance is an excuse. If I had known earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have said those things.¡±<div>


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    ¡°Others might be excused for their ignorance, but President Qin, you always, without fail, immediately assume it¡¯s my fault whenever there¡¯s a conflict between me and others. You¡¯ve always been like this. I¡¯ve gotten used to it and I don¡¯t want to deal with you anymore!¡±


    Qin Zhen fell silent under her rebuke. He wanted to say it wasn¡¯t true, but upon reflection, he realized that regardless of what happened, his initial reaction always leaned towards ming Shen Qingyue¡­ and in the end, it was always Shen Qingyue who got hurt.


    Seeing he didn¡¯t know what to say, Shen Qingyue sneered, ¡°I suppose you have figured it out. In that case, stop sticking to me like a piece of sticky ster. It¡¯s truly annoying. I don¡¯t know if you can understand how irritating it is! I¡¯m begging you, stop being so annoying.¡±


    By the end, Shen Qingyue was so angry that her teeth were grinding. This man was truly repugnant to her; he might as well just die!


    Hearing Shen Qingyue¡¯s tone, Qin Zhen felt as if his heart had been squeezed, unable to breathe. He remembered the times when Shen Qingyue used to chase after him, saying simr things countless times. He had found her annoying, detested everything she did for him. Back then, he just wanted to avoid her, never considering it a problem. But now, hearing those words repeated again and again, he realized how it felt to be driven away with disdainful expressions and tones.


    Just a few months of experiencing this, and he felt breathless. Yet, Shen Qingyue had endured this for years.


    After Shen Qingyue finished scolding him, she didn¡¯t spare him another nce and walked towards the parking lot, her mood soured.


    Qin Zhen hurried after her, intending to say something more.


    Chi Ming directly blocked his way, his gaze cold, ¡°President Qin, please stop. Qingyue, he¡¯s not someone you can catch anymore.¡± There wereyers of meaning in his words, and he wanted Qin Zhen to understand them clearly.


    Qin Zhen clenched his teeth, his eyes sinister, ¡°I didn¡¯t n to pursue her. My fiancee is Wei Jiu¡¯er! I came here out of our past friendship¡­¡±


    ¡°Self-deception has always been President Qin¡¯s hobby, I know that much,¡± Chi Ming ruthlessly exposed him, ¡°But your entanglement, your inability to let go, it¡¯s really beneath contempt.¡±


    Qin Zhen, always proud, was stung by Chi Ming¡¯s words. He retorted, ¡°Women like Shen Qingyue are a dime a dozen. What¡¯s there to hold onto? It¡¯s only you who treats her like a treasure!¡±


    ¡°Exactly, no matter what you say, I hope you¡¯re a man of your word, President Qin. If you let go, let gopletely! Don¡¯t interfere in our affairs again and again,¡± Chi Ming said, his tone carrying a hint of threat, ¡°I¡¯ve always had a bad temper. If certain people go too far, I might not be able to control my rage. For example, making Qin Group apany you to your grave?¡±


    He hadn¡¯t acted against Qin Zhen before because he didn¡¯t want Shen Qingyue to suffer. He didn¡¯t want her to feel even the slightest bit of difort because of Qin Zhen. But now, things were different. Shen Qingyue¡¯s feelings were clear, and he didn¡¯t have any reservations anymore. If Qin Zhen continued to struggle, things wouldn¡¯t be this easy to talk through. He had endured Qin Zhen¡¯s actions for a long time.


    Qin Zhen¡¯s face darkened, and he sneered, ¡°Chi Ming, don¡¯t be too arrogant! No one can control everything! Qin Group isn¡¯t some stray dog or cat that you can threaten!¡±


    Chi Ming smiled without saying a word, just gave him a meaningful look and turned away.


    Qin Zhen stared at Chi Ming¡¯s retreating figure, his sense of resentment growing. He was acutely aware that sooner orter, Chi Ming and Shen


    Qingyue would end up together, and he would have no chance. Clearly, Shen Qingyue was supposed to be his! For the first time in months, he felt regret and considered the idea of not divorcing Shen Qingyue..</font>

 Chapter 199 - 199: My Wound Hurts

    Chapter 199 - 199: My Wound Hurts


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    In the dim light of the evening, Chi Ming¡¯s gaze swept across the parking lot until he finally spotted Shen Qingyue¡¯s car. A smile yed at the corners of his eyes as he briskly walked over, rapping lightly on her window. The door clicked open at his touch, and he pulled it open, sliding into the seat without hesitation.


    Shen Qingyue feigned disdain, her voiceced with sarcasm. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you driving your own car? Did your family go bankrupt, leaving you without one?¡±


    Chi Ming fastened his seatbelt, grinning broadly. ¡°Aren¡¯t you waiting for me? It¡¯s been half a day. If you were nning to leave, you could have gone long ago. I know you were waiting for me.¡±


    Ignoring hisment, Shen Qingyue raised an eyebrow and stepped on the gas pedal. ¡°Need a ride home?¡±


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    Soon, silence settled inside the car. It was a familiar quietness, yet something felt different today. No words were exchanged, but in the air, there hung an inexplicable tension, unspoken words lingering.


    ¡°Qingyue,¡± Chi Ming suddenly called out her name.


    Shen Qingyue jumped, nearly swerving the steering wheel. Her face remained calm though. ¡°I¡¯m driving, can it wait?¡±


    ¡°Could you take me to the hospital first?¡± Chi Ming¡¯s voice was calm but carried a hint of restrained pain. His face was slightly pale. ¡°Maybe, let¡¯s not go to my ce immediately. The wound in my abdomen feels like it¡¯s tearing apart; it hurts. ¡±


    At his words, Shen Qingyue grew frantic. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier!¡± She hurriedly drove him to the nearest hospital.


    Once at the hospital, Chi Ming stood before the doctor, removing his outer garment to prepare for treatment.


    Naturally, Shen Qingyue stayed close, her brows furrowing at the sight of the bloody wound on his waist. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say your injury was healing before you left the country? The doctors said you could be discharged. How did it be so severe?¡±


    The doctor was disinfecting Chi Ming with alcohol, the white cotton swab moving over the gruesome wound. Just looking at it made one¡¯s scalp tingle, eliciting grimaces and shudders.


    Chi Ming had a few beads of cold sweat on his forehead, but his tone remained calm. ¡°It really was fine at the time.¡±


    ¡°Fine?¡± Shen Qingyue retorted. ¡°Is this fine to you? Are you sure it¡¯s not just scabbed over? Or did you get hurt again in the gambling city? This doesn¡¯t look fine at all!¡±


    Shen Qingyue remembered that Chi Ming was able to move around shortly after being hospitalized for a few days. He looked just like any other normal person back then. She thought he was recovering quickly, but now it seemed he was just enduring the pain.


    Chi Ming nced at her carefully and chose to be honest. ¡°I didn¡¯t get injured again. It was just that the wound had scabbed over. For me, that meant it was healed.¡±


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t help but scold him. ¡°Do you know how dangerous this is? Chi Ming, you¡¯re an adult. Do I really have to tell you this? How can you call it healed when it¡¯s just scabbed over? What if the wound splits open during the flight? You¡­¡± She suddenly realized something. Chi Ming hadn¡¯t made any significant movements since he appeared earlier. So, the wound had already split open before he even arrived at the hotel? She asked,


    ¡°When did your wound split open?¡±


    ¡°Three hours ago.¡± He had encountered an ident when he got off the ne. If he hadn¡¯t been prepared, he probably wouldn¡¯t have made it to the hotel in time. He didn¡¯t want Shen Qingyue to worry, that¡¯s why he didn¡¯t tell her earlier. He was afraid he might copse in her car, which would have made her even more anxious.


    Shen Qingyue couldn¡¯t believe he had endured such pain for three hours. She was angry and worried. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you go to the hospital first? You didn¡¯t have to endure the pain for so long¡­¡±


    Chi Ming said lightly, ¡°I just wanted to see you first.¡±


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s brows furrowed tighter. She was so frustrated that she wanted to hit him. ¡°Are you trying to say that this is romantic? And you wanted me to feel sorry for you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not like that. I didn¡¯t want you to worry.¡± Chi Ming looked up at her. ¡°I just wanted to see you as soon as possible.¡±


    He realized at the moment he got off the ne that the punishment wasn¡¯t for Shen Qingyue; it was for himself. After all, he wasn¡¯t as important to Shen Qingyue as she was to him.


    Shen Qingyue was stunned. Her tone softened, and she felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you call me? I could havee to you. You didn¡¯t have to¡­¡±


    ¡°I did call, but no one answered,¡± Chi Ming said, looking helpless.


    Shen Qingyue finally remembered the chaotic situation back then and how she had missed his call. Considering his serious injury, she didn¡¯t want to me him anymore. She just said, ¡°Don¡¯t do this in the future. I had anticipated and prepared for what happened today. Nothing will happen, I promise..¡±</font>

 Chapter 200 - 200: Grandpa Is Awake

    Chapter 200 - 200: Grandpa Is Awake


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    In the dim light by the pond, a hint of skepticism flickered in Chi Ming¡¯s eyes. ¡°You were prepared for everything? You were fully ready?¡±


    Shen Qingyue hesitated. Well, she admitted she hadn¡¯t anticipated the chaos with the bodyguard journalist trying to capture her. If she had, she would have brought her own bodyguard. If Chi Ming hadn¡¯t arrived in time, she might have been in serious trouble today.


    In the past, she had always suspected Chi Ming had ulterior motives. After her parents¡¯ death, she had be extremely cautious, putting all her trust in Qin Zhen. Yet, she had been wrong about him. She had never truly trusted Qin Zhen himself. But now, after all that had happened, she realized she had been overthinking things.


    Chi Ming just had intentions toward her, nothing more.


    Suddenly, she remembered a conversation with Chen Ying.<div>


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    At that time, she had always believed Chi Ming¡¯s feelings for her were at most superficial, perhapsbined with a desire for a strategic marriage. She hadn¡¯t taken him seriously, thinking his passion for her wouldn¡¯tst long.


    She recalled Chen Ying¡¯s words: ¡®Your thinking is too extreme. Why can¡¯t you believe that someone might truly love you wholeheartedly?¡¯


    Her response had been: ¡®I believe in that scenario, but I also believe it won¡¯t happen to me!¡¯


    After all, she had been thoroughly disappointed by Qin Zhen back then. She had thought, if someone who had once made such promises to her could change, what about Chi Ming?


    Yet, now, Shen Qingyue was certain that this stroke of luck had indeed fallen upon her.


    Seeing Shen Qingyue lost in her thoughts, Chi Ming assumed her silence was an acknowledgment. He did not press further; the oue was good, and as long as Shen Qingyue was unharmed, that was enough.


    After bandaging his wounds, Chi Ming was sent to the hospital room. Yes, Chi Ming¡¯s condition required him to stay in the hospital.


    Shen Qingyue ordered lunch for Chi Ming, but before it arrived, she received a message from the bodyguard stationed at her grandfather¡¯s ce. It said Shen Jun was out of the intensive care unit and she could visit him.


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s face lit up. She turned to Chi Ming. ¡°My grandpa woke up. I have to go check on him¡­ When did Zhang Jianci and the others arrive?¡±


    Before Chi Ming could reply, the hospital room door swung open. Zhang Jianci and Chen Jiang walked in. ¡°Sister-inw, you go handle your matters. We¡¯ll stay here with Ming ge.¡±


    Seeing this, Shen Qingyue narrowed her eyes. ¡°You guys are here so quickly? Were you nearby all this time?¡±


    Zhang Jianci rubbed his nose and cautiously looked at Chi Ming. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just to let you and Brother Ming spend more time together. We don¡¯t have anything urgent to do, hehehe¡­¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Shen Qingyue didn¡¯t press him further, admonished Chi Ming to rest well, and quickly left.


    Zhang Jianci picked up arge apple and took a big bite. ¡°Brother Ming, I can tell, Miss Shen ispletely hands-off now. Before, even if she didn¡¯t say anything, her expression showed some resistance. But just now, she didn¡¯t even blink. Has she epted you?¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s lips curved slightly. Despite the pain in his body, he felt good. He said, ¡°More or less.¡±


    ¡°When are you going to seal the deal then¡­ Women, you have to conquer thempletely to put your heart at ease! Let me tell you, I have experience in this. The nature of the rtionship determines the harmony in sexual life¡­¡± He was getting quite animated, but Chi Ming nced at him, and he immediately shut up, turning to his apple.


    Zhang Jianci quieted down, and Chi Ming shifted his gaze to Chen Jiang.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation at the airport? Have they found out anything?¡±


    Chen Jiang respectfully replied, ¡°Yes, we found out. They were people from the Fu family, trailing you from the gambling city. Since you returned to the country, Miss Fu Anyi from the Fu family has been searching for you¡­¡±


    Chi Ming¡¯s eyes darkened, especially at the mention of Fu Anyi. Murderous intent shed in his eyes.


    No one spoke in the hospital room. Even Zhang Jianci sat properly, not eating his apple. After all, this was a serious matter, not a joke.


    After a while, a cial look entered Chi Ming¡¯s eyes. ¡°Handle it thoroughly!¡± Chen Jiang understood his meaning. ¡°Understood, I¡¯ll arrange it right away.¡± With themand received, Chen Jiang left. The atmosphere in the room remained tense. Well, the big boss wasn¡¯t in a good mood, after all.


    Zhang Jianci did not tease anymore. Seeing Chi Ming¡¯s expression darkening, he was afraid Chi Ming would get angry, so he bravely changed the topic.


    ¡°Brother Ming, I heard from Sister-inw that she ordered dinner for you.


    How many portions did she buy? Are there any for us?¡±


    Talking about Shen Qingyue did ease Chi Ming¡¯s expression a bit, but his words were cold. ¡°Buy your own!¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Zhang Jianci pursed his lips. Brother Ming was really possessive. It was just some food; if his sister-inw really bought a lot, he did not believe


    Brother Ming could finish it all. He¡¯d have to share, right? He took out his phone: [Wife, order dinner for me.]


    Yun Ting replied: [I¡¯m busy, so if you have work matters, get to the point!] Zhang Jianci was speechless..</font>

 Chapter 201 - 201: Not Part of the Shen Family

    Chapter 201: Not Part of the Shen Family


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    Yun Ting quickly replied: [A zombie? Why didn¡¯t you contact me after so long? Do you want a small whip?]


    Zhang Jianci replied cheekily: [Yes, yes, yes. I¡¯ll buy it online now. I¡¯ll also give you other props. I¡¯ll buy them all for you. Let¡¯s try them one by one.]


    There was no reply for a long time. When Zhang Jianci sent another message, he realized that he had been cklisted. It seemed that he would have to spend a few more days coaxing his girlfriend. Man, his old waist can¡¯t hold on much longer¡­


    When Shen Qingyue rushed to the hospital, Grandpa Shen was indeed awake. However, he looked very weak and did not speak to anyone who asked him. The doctor did not know what to do. She checked Grandpa Shen from head to toe several times and confirmed that he was fine. He was just a little weak, but he was already conscious. She didn¡¯t know why he didn¡¯t speak.


    As for the bodyguards outside, they had already been controlled by Shen Qingyue¡¯s people. Yan Xi still wanted to use her identity as the eldest daughter of the Shen family to suppress her and not let her see her grandfather. It was definitely impossible. She did not believe that her grandfather had suddenly fallen ill. His body had clearly recovered a lot. If it was not for someone obstructing him, how could it be possible?


    Moreover, she already had evidence. Now, it was up to her grandfather to decide what to do with the nurse. As for Xu Fengzhi and the others, Shen Qingyue would not let them off. Even if she was not a member of the Shen family, the love that the Shen family¡¯s parents had for her was not fake. The love and care that Grandfather had for her over the years was even more real. She would not let go of the person who hurt her grandfather.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m here.¡± Shen Qingyue looked at her grandfather¡¯s appearance and knew that he was too sad. He seemed to have been drained of his energy. They were supposed to be the closest family members, but each and every one of them was greedy and unscrupulous in framing their own rtives. They even wanted to use their grandfather¡¯s biological granddaughter.


    This was indeed too sad for an old man.


    Shen Qingyue had a lot of things she wanted to say to her grandfather, but now that things hade to this, she did not know how to say it. She had found out some things herself and Chi Ming had also found out. The Chi family was different after all. In their early years, they had a wide range of businesses. Once they investigated, it was not something that a little girl like Shen Qingyue couldpare to.


    Thus, when Chi Ming sent her the information that the Chi n had found, she was silent on the way here. She had thought that Shen Yiyan¡¯s family was shameless and vicious, but she did not expect them to be so vicious. What kind of logic was this? It was true that she did not see Shen Yiyan¡¯s family as a family, but her grandfather really treated them well.


    All these years, regardless of whether it was money or effort, how could Grandfather not have them? They actually¡­


    ¡°Yes¡­ Qingyue¡­¡± Grandpa Shen murmured. He held his granddaughter¡¯s hand and closed his eyes. If he could, he really didn¡¯t want to wake up. It was like facing a family member who wanted toy a hand on him, or even the only daughter of his only son!


    ¡°Grandpa, don¡¯t think about anything else. Leave it to me. Shen Yiyan¡¯s family could not be spared. They were Grandpa¡¯s rtives, but they did not want their lives. I¡¯ll handle it carefully and do my best to reduce the losses for the group¡­ As for Yan Xi¡­¡± She could show no mercy to Shen Yiyan¡¯s family, but she was a little restrained when it came to Yan Xi.


    No matter what, he had to see what his grandfather thought. After all, she was her grandfather¡¯s only granddaughter.


    ¡°Shen Yiyan and the others¡­Don¡¯t worry about it. Just do what needs to be done.¡±


    Shen Qingyue naturally had no objections to this. If it wasn¡¯t for her grandfather who cared about family ties, how could Shen Yiyan¡¯s family have been able to survive until now?


    Grandpa Shen looked at Shen Qingyue and continued, ¡°What I mean is that you don¡¯t have to worry about the impact on the group!¡±


    Since things hade to this, he had nothing to hide. ¡°Shen Xiang is actually not a member of the Shen family! I really treat them as a family, but he is still wary of me in his heart. It even affected Shen Da, Shen Yiyan, and Shen Qingxue¡­¡±


    Looking at Shen Qingyue¡¯s puzzled eyes, Shen Jun was lost in his memories. In fact, it was not that difficult to understand. Shen Xiang¡¯s father was Shen Jun¡¯s distant rtive. He was Shen Jun¡¯s chauffeur back then, but he met with an ident and died trying to save him. At that time, Shen Xiang was still young and Shen Jun¡¯s father adopted him. After so many years, Shen Jun had treated Shen Xiang as his own brother because of his kindness andpanionship. He had also received a share of the Shen family¡¯s shares. But what was the result?


    Hearing this, Shen Qing Yue fell silent. She looked at the message sent by Chi Ming on her phone and did not know if she should tell Shen Jun.


    When she was preparing to deal with Shen Yiyan¡¯s family, she was worried that her grandfather would not be able to let go of his family, so she nned to tell him about this. But now, his grandfather had already let it go and even told him about Shen Xiang¡¯s background.. They were not even members of the Shen family, so what was there to be afraid of?

 Chapter 202 - 202: Grandpa’s Heartache

    Chapter 202: Grandpa¡¯s Heartache


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    She knew her grandfather too well. Shen Jun had already revealed his biggest secret, so he really did not care anymore. It was just that she understood her grandfather, and Shen Jun also understood her. Seeing Shen Qingyue¡¯s hesitant look, he said directly, ¡°What else is there? Just say it. Is there anything I can¡¯t bear?¡±


    Looking at her grandfather¡¯s appearance, Shen Qingyue did not want Shen


    Yiyan¡¯s family to have any chance to retaliate. She was even more worried that Grandpa would be soft-hearted after Shen Xiang begged him.


    ¡°Grandpa¡­l didn¡¯t expect it either. I was prepared to miss something else, but I didn¡¯t expect¡­ Yan Xi was sent away by Xu Fengzhi back then! All these years, she has always known where Yan Xi is!¡± When she said this, she looked into Shen Jun¡¯s eyes and did not dare to say anything else. She was afraid that her grandfather would not be able to take it.


    She did not expect Xu Fengzhi to dare to do this!


    ¡°They¡­¡± Shen Jun suddenly smiled. It was a sad smile. ¡°I¡¯ve treated them well¡­


    Your father trusts Shen Da. How could they kidnap Yan Xi?¡±


    ¡°In the past, I didn¡¯t understand why either. Now that I look at it, I¡¯m afraid that Shen Da knows that he¡¯s not a member of the Shen family and is worried that you¡¯ll abandon him sooner orter. And my father has Yan Xi as his daughter. He has his own heir. As long as Yan Xi was gone, Shen Da¡¯s family would be even safer. But they didn¡¯t expect that my father would pick me up and treat me like his own.¡± Shen Qingyueforted her grandfather, worried that he would not be able to take it.


    However, she had also underestimated Shen Jun. Or rather, Shen Jun was already numb to it. However, there was still heartache. He had let his son down. If he hadn¡¯t been soft-hearted and taken in Shen Xiang¡¯s family back then, he would not have let his son down. Sending them into the corporation and raising them would not raise their wild ambitions! He was the one who caused today¡¯s tragedy!


    ¡°Yan Xi is innocent after all. I owe her too much. Qingyue, grandfather doesn¡¯t want to pursue her anymore. I¡¯ll give her a sum of money and let her go.¡± Shen Jun could not say that he would never see Yan Xi again, but he was too conflicted now. He did not know what he wanted to see Yan Xi. He could not forget how crazy Yan Xi was when she forced him to change his will when he was lying on the hospital bed. Therefore, he did not want to see her for the time being. As for the future, he did not have many years to live. He would talk about it in the future.


    ¡°Yan Xi has been living a hard life all these years. It¡¯s inevitable that she¡¯ll feel a little resentful. Give her some time. I believe she¡¯ll understand.¡± As for the rest, Shen Qingyue did not dare to say. However, she also knew that her grandfather did not really want to give up on Yan Xi. It was just that the old man¡¯s heart was in too much pain now. His family had been hit one after another¡­


    She thought that when her grandfather recovered, she would think of a way to get Yan Xi toe back and visit. If Yan Xi still could not let go of her obsession, as long as she did not hurt her grandfather, she was willing to take care of Yan Xi, whether it was for her grandfather or her parents.


    Just as he was speaking, he suddenly heard a shout from outside. It sounded like Xu Fengzhi¡¯s voice!


    Thinking of this, Shen Qingyue settled her grandfather down, got up and walked out. She had already sent people to the Shen family to look for Xu


    Fengzhi and the others. She did not expect them toe knocking on her door.


    ¡°Ah¡­ You little sl*t, what are you doing?! How dare you hurt me! Have you forgotten who brought you back? Without me, what are you?¡±


    Xu Fengzhi clutched her hair and kept screaming. When she heard that Shen Jun had actually woken up, she was so scared that she rushed to the hospital. If Shen Qingyue had not reacted quickly and brought the security guard over, she would have sent that old man to heaven.


    Now that Shen Jun had woken up, she was worried that things would change. She did not have the time to tell her family and rushed to the hospital first. She did not want to bump into Yan Xi head-on. Yan Xi¡¯s expression was as if her mother had died. She was very unlucky. She was about to brainwash this idiot again, but before she could finish, Yan Xi pped her, knocking her out.


    Xu Fengzhi wasn¡¯t someone who would take a loss. The two of them immediately started fighting.


    Yan Xi made up her mind. She had arrived long ago, so she heard Shen Qingyue and Shen Jun¡¯s conversation clearly. She had wanted to cry at Shen Jun and use his guilt to make him not care about her. However, when she heard Shen Jun¡¯s treatment of her, she knew that Shen Jun would not care about her anymore. The Shen family¡¯s money had nothing to do with her anymore! Now, she could only maximize all the benefits and me everything on Xu Fengzhi. She did not believe that the old man would really have the heart to ignore her.


    She was also being used by someone, especially when she got lost back then. That was also caused by Xu Fengzhi.


    Thus, the scene in front of her eyes appeared. When Shen Qingyue came out, she saw the two of them fiercely wrestling with each other..

 Chapter 203 - 203: The Farce Outside the Ward

    Chapter 203: The Farce Outside the Ward


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    ¡°What are you all looking at? This is a hospital, not a market.¡± Shen Qingyue did not care what Yan Xi and Xu Fengzhi thought. They would all end up the way they should.


    Xu Fengzhi touched the wound on her face. It was bleeding. She was so angry that her entire body was trembling. He pointed at Yan Xi and cursed.


    ¡°Bah! Why are you still pretending? Didn¡¯t you cause me to be where I am today? If you destroy me, you won¡¯t die a good death!¡±


    Yan Xi was also very angry. If Shen Jun did not wake up, she had the Shen family, which was enough for her to live for several lifetimes.


    The Shen family was all hers. Why should Shen Qingyue, that wild child,e and upy the magpie¡¯s nest?


    In fact, Shen Jun was awake now. Although she did not say that she would not pursue the matter, it seemed that Shen Qingyue did not intend to let her off. She was also expressing her stance by dealing with Xu Fengzhi now. Then, she looked at Shen Qingyue with tears in her eyes, ¡°Sister¡­ I really didn¡¯t expect Aunt, no, it¡¯s Xu Fengzhi! She was the culprit! I didn¡¯t mean to target you. I¡¯m just jealous of you. When I think about how I haven¡¯t been able to eat for so many years, and how you¡¯re enjoying the prosperity of the world with the halo of the eldest daughter of the Shen family. But I¡­ I¡¯m not reconciled. I want to squeeze her out of the Shen family¡­ I was also bewitched by her and did something wrong. I¡¯ve let Grandpa down and let you down¡­¡±


    As she said this, Yan Xi kept looking at Shen Qingyue. She knew that Shen Qingyue was a saint. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have cared about a stranger like her back then, right? Thinking of the past, she did not feel any gratitude. There was only endless hatred. This hatred almost covered her.


    It turned out that not only was Shen Qingyue not a child of the Shen family,


    Shen Qingxue was not either. They were not members of the Shen family, but they enjoyed everything in the Shen family. As for her, the real pearl, she was suffering? What kind of logic was this? Thinking of this, she hated Shen Jun even more. Why did he not die? If it was not for him, there would not be Shen Da¡¯s family, and Xu Fengzhi would not have kidnapped her¡­


    Shen Qingyue walked in front of Yan Xi and looked at her unwilling eyes. She said coldly, ¡°Yan Xi, next time when you really know your mistake, don¡¯t look at me like this. I know you hate me. But this is not a reason for you to attack Grandpa. Even now, Grandpa can¡¯t bear to me you. He has also made a promise for your future. You¡­


    Looking at Yan Xi, Shen Qingyue wanted to persuade her to let go, but seeing Yan Xi¡¯s increasingly impatient gaze, she knew that with her identity, it was useless to say anything to Yan Xi.


    ¡°Humph¡­ I can only say that my fate is not good. You are the winner and the one who benefits. No matter what, it makes sense.¡± Yan Xi stopped pretending. She had thought that Shen Qingyue was easy to fool, but now it seemed that she was still pretending.


    ¡°If life is a script, then your life is the female lead. Although I was born an orphan, I lived the life of a blessed daughter with both parents. But what about me? Stupid and vicious supporting actress? Now that the evil supporting actress didn¡¯t want to y anymore, the young miss wouldn¡¯t be stingy with money, right? Give me more money and I¡¯ll leave now.¡±


    Yan Xi suddenly felt bored. Shen Jun would never forgive her. She understood that perhaps she did not dare to see Shen Jun again. After all, she was her only family. All these years in the orphanage, she had missed her family. She had thought about how they looked and how they loved her. But she also knew that she was an orphan, abandoned by her family. She had finally grown up and found her family. She was resentful but also happy.


    However, these feelings were insignificantpared to the benefits! However, she had lost because of the one move she had missed.


    Shen Qingyue looked at her and said, ¡°No one is the protagonist. In your own world, everyone is the protagonist! Go and see Grandpa. He actually misses you very much in his heart, and he doesn¡¯t me you..


    She thought of her tragic death in her previous life and the Shen family¡¯s encounter¡­ How could those be female leads? If that was the case, then she might be the sadistic female protagonist.


    Now, she would live a different life. She had found her little brother and her lover. Perhaps the heavens had taken pity on him, but the little brother and his lover had be one person. When she thought of Chi Ming, her heart rippled.


    ¡°Forget it, don¡¯t forget to transfer the money.¡± After saying that, Yan Xi took a deep look at the ward and turned to leave.


    Shen Qingyue was very surprised, but she did not stop him. She thought, let¡¯s wait a little longer. He would wait for his grandfather to recover, for Yan Xi to calm down, and for her to stabilize before arranging to meet him. However, none of them had expected that this would be thest time they would meet..

 Chapter 204 - 204: What Happened That Year

    Chapter 204: What Happened That Year


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    Ever since Xu Fengzhi was exposed by Yan Xi, she had shut up. Or rather, she waspletely stunned. She never expected that such a hidden matter back then would be known by an idiot like this. And he even said it so casually? But how could she admit it? She quickly sorted out her thoughts. What happened back then was so hidden. Moreover, she had only thought of it on the spur of the moment. There was no evidence. Who could arrest her?


    At the thought of this, she immediately med Yan Xi for being ungrateful.


    Who helped her return to the Shen family? Was he treating her like this now? However, after crying for a while, she realized that Shen Qingyue waspletely ignoring her. How could she continue singing? The stage had been built, so why wasn¡¯t there anyone cheering?


    ¡°Xu Fengzhi? Come with us!¡± Xu Fengzhi looked at the police officer in front of her and could not think straight.


    She had done too many shameful things. She trembled and said, ¡°Policerades, why are you looking for me? I¡¯m a good person!¡±


    ¡°Since he¡¯s a good person, what are you afraid of? Hmph, don¡¯t you remember that you were suspected of abducting the eldest daughter of the Shen family, Yan Xi, 25 years ago? Do you think that there¡¯s no evidence just because it¡¯s been a long time?¡± The police did not have a good attitude towards the child traffickers. She was a good child with her own parents. She kidnapped him and wanted to rest easy for the rest of her life?


    ¡°No¡­I didn¡¯t do it. It has nothing to do with me¡­¡± Xu Fengzhi was really dumbfounded this time. How could that be? He had been so careful back then. How could he have been discovered?


    She cried and then stretched out her hand towards Shen Qingyue. ¡°Qingyue, save me. I¡¯m innocent. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on! You can¡¯t watch me get arrested. Your uncle is still inside. The Shen family can¡¯t have any more negative news¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue finally looked at her, but the words that came out of her mouth were like a bolt from the blue to Xu Fengzhi. ¡°Grandpa has already found awyer to announce that Shen Xiang has nothing to do with the Shen family! If that¡¯s the case, what negative impact will thepany be afraid of?¡±


    As she spoke, she approached Xu Fengzhi. ¡°You know very well whether you did it or not. I couldn¡¯t do anything to you about Grandpa¡¯s matter, so I could only send Shen Da in. But do you think this is the end? If your family dares to harm grandfather, I won¡¯t let them off!¡±


    It was precisely because there was no direct evidence of Xu Fengzhi that Shen Qingyue was not satisfied. She wanted to investigate this person carefully. She did not believe that Xu Fengzhi would really be so clean. She had been investigating this matter since a long time ago, and perhaps Chi Ming knew about it, which was why he helped her. She did not expect that she would be able to investigate an old case.


    It could only be said that the heavens were clear and retribution was not good! When Xu Fengzhi sent Yan Xi to the orphanage, she did not even realize that she had been seen by the principal. The director thought that it was a mother who had a hard life. Coincidentally, the director had injured his leg at that time and could not catch up with her. He could only take care of Yan Xi first and think of finding her in the future.


    However, in the blink of an eye, it had been more than 20 years before he found Xu Fengzhi. He did not expect that there would be such karma. The hospital director was naturally willing to testify. Hence, Shen Da could only be sent to jail for poisoning his grandfather. However, Xu Fengzhi could not escape because of the kidnapping of the child.


    Xu Fengzhi said, ¡°I want to see uncle! There¡¯s a misunderstanding about this matter. I was just confused for a moment¡­ Shen Qingyue, please save me. If it wasn¡¯t for me, would you have such a good life today? You¡¯re an orphan. Who knows how you came to be? If the Shen family had Yan Xi, how could they care about you? You¡¯re where you are today because of me. You can¡¯t be heartless!¡±


    ¡°Yes, one can¡¯t be heartless! I¡¯ll send your child to prison too and let your family reunite in prison.¡± Shen Qingyue would not even let Xu Fengzhi off, let alone Shen Yiyan! The mastermind who poisoned Grandpa.


    Hearing this, Xu Fengzhi panicked. ¡°This has nothing to do with Qingxue¡¯s banquet. It¡¯s me, it¡¯s all me. Arrest me¡­¡±


    She was afraid. She should have done it cleanly back then!


    At that time, because Shen Jun had a biological granddaughter, he did not pay much attention to her son. Shen Yiyan was unhappy that he had been ttered. Shen Yiyan would asionally hear Xu Fengzhi say that it would be great if she did not have that child, and he remembered it. No one expected a child to actually carry that baby out¡­ Xu Fengzhi was also shocked, but it was only for a moment. She thought about how without this child, her family would be the only heir.


    Then, she coaxed Shen Yiyan to send the child back and let him go out to y. Shen Yiyan was just fooling around and forgot about it as soon as he turned around. Xu Fengzhi had originally wanted to throw the child away, but on second thought, this child might be of some use in the future.. She decided to send him to an orphanage in the countryside¡­

 Chapter 205 - 205: Who’s Dead?

    Chapter 205: Who¡¯s Dead?


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    Xu Fengzhi was afraid that Shen Qingyue would deal with Shen Yiyan. After she was caught, she would me everything on herself. She thought about what happened back then. No one knew that Shen Yiyan was the one who did it in the beginning, and no one would know now. Even if Shen Qingyue wanted to make an issue out of it, she had no evidence. However, she had forgotten that there was nothing she could do about Shen Yiyan back then. But now?


    Shen Yiyan regarded the Shen Corporation as his own. He embezzled a huge amount of funds. Shen Qingyue had been collecting evidence for a long time and had been holding back. She wanted to catch them all in one fell swoop!


    She wanted to catch all of Shen Xiang¡¯s family, one after another. Don¡¯t even think about escaping.


    When he received the news that his son, daughter-inw, and grandson had been imprisoned one after another, Shen Xiang immediately had a heart attack.


    After all, he knew everything! Now that Shen Jun did not care about their friendship and did not let any of them off, how could he not be angry? He wanted to reason with Shen Jun and curse him for being heartless and not caring about the life-saving grace back then¡­


    However, he could not enter and could not see Shen Jun. After Shen Jun issued another statement, he did not want to see them again. He didn¡¯t care about the impact on the group. The future was the world of the young. He would leave it to Qingyue.


    Shen Jun was ignored. Because he kept cursing, he was so angry that he couldn¡¯t hold on and died of a heart attack.


    When Shen Qingyue received the news, she was taking care of Chi Ming in his ward.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to do anything to him¡­After all, he¡¯s already so old and there aren¡¯t many years left. Who would have thought¡­¡± Shen Qingyue remembered that Shen Xiang did not have much time left in her previous life. He had been suffering from all kinds of chronic diseases. If anything went wrong, it would be very dangerous. Thus, she did not think of meeting Shen Xiang.


    Unexpectedly¡­


    ¡°It¡¯s also karma. It¡¯s impossible for him not to know what his son and grandson did. We didn¡¯t deal with him, but we didn¡¯t let him off. Alright, let¡¯s not discuss these things anymore. Grandpa¡¯s health is getting better and better. Shouldn¡¯t we talk about our matters¡­¡± Chi Ming enjoyed thepany of his lover and began to test the waters by continuing to attack. He wanted to take their rtionship to the next level.


    ¡°What do you mean by our matter? What do you mean by our matter¡­¡± Shen Qingyue touched her nose shyly, intending to renege on her debt. The two of them had only just started to have some vague feelings for each other, so why did they have to jump to the point of meeting their parents? She still wanted to take it one step at a time. She had always felt that Chi Ming was a slow-paced person?


    Of course, Chi Ming knew what Shen Qingyue meant, but he did not want to wait. If he waited any longer, he would lose his wife!


    One had to be quick, urate, and ruthless when looking for a wife. In the past, Shen Qingyue was not interested in him. That was why he had waited bitterly for so many years and did not dare to take a step out of line! However, it was different now. Since his wife had already nodded, he naturally had to hurry up and bring her to his nest!


    ¡°About me marrying you, please understand my parents¡­ I¡¯m already so old, and they talk about having grandchildren so much that I¡¯ve gone crazy. Now, they even treat dogs as their grandson¡­¡± Chi Ming said with an exaggerated expression. He even took out his phone and showed Shen Qingyue his dog. In fact, it was the neighbor¡¯s dog¡­


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°Umm¡­ Isn¡¯t it too quick? Why are we suddenly talking about having children?¡± She was having a headache now. She remembered that when she first entered the house, she had just said that they would be a couple and that they would fall in love first. Then, after sitting on the bed, it turned into meeting the parents. In the end, after saying a few words, it turned into giving birth to children?


    ¡°It¡¯s not fast, it¡¯s not fast. If we give birth now, when the child is born, it will be the warm spring season! How good would that be? Our children wille together with spring and be full of vitality¡­¡± Chi Ming said as he pressed Shen Qingyue into his embrace. He didn¡¯t dare to do it when he wasn¡¯t sure of his feelings. Now that she was his wife, he definitely had to¡­


    ¡°Brother Chi, big news! That kid from the Han family¡­ He got the death penalty¡­¡±


    The atmosphere between the two of them was ambiguous. Just as they were about to touch the red lips that they had been longing for for a long time, they were interrupted.


    Hearing someonee in, Shen Qingyue instantly woke up and pushed the person out. ¡°What? Who was it? Who died?¡±


    Chi Ming, who was almost pushed out of the window, had a faint expression in his eyes. ¡°Heh¡­ Tell me, who died?¡±


    Zhang Jianci, who pushed open the door and entered, was speechless. He really regretteding in. The moment he entered the room, he knew that he was in trouble. But now, looking at Brother Chi¡¯s murderous gaze, he felt that perhaps, perhaps, he would be the one to die tomorrow!


    ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know either. I¡¯ll go and see who¡¯s dead!¡± Zhang Jianci said and was about to run out.


    However, he was stopped by Chi Ming. ¡°You dare to leave? Stop right there.. Tell me clearly, who died?¡±

 Chapter 206 - 206: Qin Zhen Breaking off the Marriage

    Chapter 206: Qin Zhen Breaking off the Marriage


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    Zhang Jianci, who had been detained, told him the news.


    So it was Han Xu. Strictly speaking, the Han family had fallen, and no one could be Han Xu¡¯s backer anymore. Tong Jia always had evidence of Han Xu breaking thew, but she didn¡¯t dare to take it out easily for fear that Han Xu would find out. This was also herst trump card.


    It was Han Xu who pressed her step by step, Shen Qingyue¡¯s help, and even the Chi family¡¯s help that she dared to take out these things. At first, she did not expect the Han family to fall. She only thought that she would be satisfied if Han Xu stopped pestering her. It was just that things had developed to this point, and it was already out of her control.


    It could only be said that the Han family had long been targeted. It was only a matter of time before they fell.


    ¡°Tong Jia can finally live a normal life. This pervert should pay the price.¡± Thinking of Han Xu¡¯s actions, Shen Qingyue felt disgusted. This man was really not inferior to Qin Zhen.


    Speaking of Qin Zhen, Shen Qingyue was blocked by Qin Zhen again today. She had a headache about this and was already prepared to find bodyguards. However, she did not expect Qin Zhen to stop her again before the bodyguards arrived.


    She went to work in the morning, went to visit Chi Ming in the afternoon, and went to visit her grandfather in the evening. She was extremely busy today. When he finally had time to rest, he saw that unlucky thinging again.


    ¡°Are you crazy? Go look at your brain!¡± Shen Qingyue impatiently pushed Qin Zhen away and prepared to leave.


    ¡°You are together with Chi Ming? Isn¡¯t that right?¡± Qin Zhen did not want to admit his regret, but he was sure that he did not want to see Shen Qingyue with anyone. It seemed that as long as Shen Qingyue was single, it meant that she still had feelings for him.


    Shen Qingyue looked at him and said in a very serious tone, ¡°Yes, we are together! Not only that, I¡¯ve already spoken to Grandpa and arranged a time with Chi Ming¡¯s parents. The parents of the two families will meet and we¡¯re preparing to get married. Is there anything else you want to ask? If not, you can leave. ¡®l¡¯nere¡¯s really notmng more to say between us. I also msn you a happy wedding.¡±


    ¡°Shen Qingyue¡­¡± Qin Zhen wanted to call out to her, but Shen Qingyue did not turn her head again.


    ¡°Ah Zhen! You really came here?¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er had been following Qin Zhen all this while. Seeing that Qin Zhen was still thinking about Shen Qingyue, she could not help but immediately. She looked at him shakily, hoping to pull this man back. It was just that the thing that had seeded every time in the past failed this time.


    ¡°You followed me? Wei Jiu¡¯er, when did you be like this?¡± Qin Zhen didn¡¯t feel guilty about being caught, nor did he feel guilty like Wei Jiu¡¯er thought. He was just annoyed. Was Wei Jiu¡¯er so untrusting of him? So much so that he followed them here?


    How did she be like this? She wasn¡¯t like this in the past.


    ¡°You actually dare to question me? You¡­¡± Wei Jiu¡¯er looked at Qin Zhen, who hadpletely lost control, and was so angry that she wanted to change her expression. If it wasn¡¯t for her remaining rationality, she really wanted to fall out with him.


    However, Qin Zhen was obviously not in such a good mood. He left immediately, not giving Wei Jiu¡¯er a chance to speak at all. They even announced the dy of the wedding that night. It could only be said that he was irrational. He knew it himself, but seeing that Shen Qingyue was actually with someone else, it seemed very difficult for him to ept.


    Alright, he admitted that it was hard to ept. Therefore, when he saw the wedding date being postponed, he thought that he still had a chance, right?


    However, he did not expect that he would see the police before Shen Qingyue!


    He didn¡¯t know if Shen Qingyue gave him a chance, but Chi Ming didn¡¯t give him any chance at all! He actually found out about the internal ounting problems of the Qin Group over the years! They even seized the opportunity to overthrow the Qin n.


    Qin Zhen felt that Chi Ming was dreaming. How could a small Chi Ming trip over the huge Qin Corporation? Who did he think he was? However, when he saw the Han family fall and the group¡¯s business being taken by others, he could not save Han Xu back then, just like how he could not save himself now.


    He had forgotten that the Qin Group was not toppled by Chi Ming. It was corrupted internally!


    The next time he saw Wei Jiu¡¯er was in the visiting room.


    Qin Zhen looked up at her. He was no longer as excited as before. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be the only one who came to visit me at this time.¡±


    Madm Qin wanted to visit him, but she had been in a bad mood ever since Qin Zhen¡¯s wedding was canceled, she was arrested, and the Qin Corporation was investigated. Now, she couldn¡¯t get out of bed.


    As for the Ling Family? He had long thought of a way to prove his innocence, but how could he be innocent? Mr. Ling was also arrested, and Ling Bing¡¯er had nothing left. She found a rich second generation to marry, but her parents did not agree. Because of this, she had to get pregnant before marriage.. Her days were going to be long¡­

 Chapter 207 - 207: Regret

    Chapter 207: Regret


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    ¡°If I can get out, I¡¯ll definitely marry you.¡± Qin Zhen had been struck by such a blow and had already thought it through. It was impossible for Shen Qingyue to turn back. He owed Wei Jiu¡¯er his life and should have married her long ago. After experiencing so much, only Wei Jiu¡¯er was still thinking about him. It was hard for him not to move.


    However, Qin Zhen did not expect that the blows of life woulde one after another.


    ¡°What did you say? Say that again?¡± Qin Zhen¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. He wished he could rush out of the ss window and strangle this vicious woman!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er looked at him and repeated, ¡°I said, from the very beginning, the person who donated blood to you and saved your life was not me! It¡¯s Shen Qingyue. I can¡¯t believe you survived till today.¡±


    ¡°Do you really think you¡¯re some kind of popr person? Without the support of the Qin Corporation, what are you? Back then, I went abroad because your mother gave me money! But I¡¯m afraid that you¡¯ll be rich in the future. Then, this bit of money is nothing? So, I¡¯m keeping you hanging while I collect the money.¡±


    ¡°The first time I came back to China, I was sent back by customs. It was also my own contraband. That¡¯s because you weren¡¯t the head of the Qin Corporation at that time!¡±


    ¡°Also, the blood transfusion that saved your life in your recent car ident was also Shen Qingyue. We don¡¯t have the same blood type! That stupid woman gave you fresh blood in a hurry and left in a hurry¡­ After you and Shen Qingyue got married, I saw how you kept your chastity for me. I don¡¯t know how funny it was!¡±


    Wei Jiu¡¯er looked at Qin Zhen¡¯s crumbling appearance and felt extremely satisfied. Initially, she did not want to say this. After all, she had always been very good at controlling her character. Who asked Qin Zhen to break off the engagement with her? Because of this matter, Zhao Guoping¡¯s expression instantly changed. Zhao Manman even took the opportunity to do something bad to her and marry her to a wealthy businessman! The other party was even older than Zhao Guoping!


    Naturally, she refused and was about to run away.


    But thinking about it, he was still unwilling. It was all because of Qin Zhen. That was why she hade to see him. She could guarantee that the rest of his life would be ¡®very exciting¡¯. It would not be a waste of her years of hard work.


    After she finished speaking, she did not care about how Qin Zhen roared. She had asked around clearly. Qin Zhen might not be able toe out at any time! By the time he came out, she would have already gone far away. What was there to be afraid of?


    ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er! You won¡¯t have a good ending. You¡¯ll suffer retribution!¡± Qin Zhen could do nothing but curse and curse endlessly!


    Wei Jiu¡¯er didn¡¯t expect Qin Zhen¡¯s words toe true.


    Just as she was about to board the ne, Zhao Manman found her and brought her back. In the end, she packed it up and sent it to the rich businessman¡¯s bed!


    When Wei Jiu¡¯er woke up again, it was already toote. However, she quickly adjusted herself. She thought that if she could scheme against a CEO like Qin Zhen, how could she not control a small wealthy businessman? Wasn¡¯t he just an old man?


    Who would have thought that this wealthy businessman was actually a pervert? Because of his sexual ipetence, he tormented women for pleasure¡­


    ¡°Qingyue! Big news¡­¡± Chen Ying and Chen Song had already made it clear that the two of them would try dating first, and the rest could be discussedter. Therefore, she did not hide from Chen Song anymore. He had just gone out to chat with his friends when he found out about a big piece of news.


    So she immediately rushed to Shen Qingyue¡¯spany to share the news with her.


    Shen Qingyue was busy and did not react to Chen Ying¡¯s exaggerated tone. She had been really busy recently. Her parents had already met and the wedding had been arranged. She still wanted to go on a honeymoon with Chi Ming, so she had to arrange her work first.


    ¡°Aiya, Qingyue, why don¡¯t you cooperate! This is big news after Qin Zhen was arrested and the Qin Group went bankrupt!¡± Chen Ying shook Shen Qingyue¡¯s arm to let her have a reaction.


    Shen Qingyue was helpless. Who asked her to be her best friend? What could he do? He rushed forward. She finally looked up from the pile of documents. ¡°Tell me, what news is it that made our Miss Chen so surprised?¡±


    Seeing this, Chen Ying was finally satisfied. She began to tell her story, ¡°Wei Jiu¡¯er was also captured!¡±


    After she finished speaking, she waited for Shen Qingyue to continue asking in surprise.


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue was a little curious. ¡°How did she get caught?¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Chen Ying looked pleased. See, see, she was still well-informed. Then, she did not keep her in suspense and told her the whole story.


    Without Qin Zhen, Wei Jiu¡¯er had lost her value to Elder Zhao. She would definitely want to change to someone rich to maximize the benefits. However, Wei Jiu¡¯er wasn¡¯t a pushover.. After being tortured by that rich businessman, she suddenly rose up and identally killed him!

 Chapter 208 - 208: You Can’t Leave

    Chapter 208: You Can¡¯t Leave


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    After identally killing someone, Wei Jiu¡¯er went crazy. Thinking of the culprit who caused all this, she went straight back to the Zhao family. He used the Zhao Family¡¯s kitchen knife to chop Zhao Manman and Zhao Guoping! Wei Caihong was scared out of her wits. They had made too much noise and alerted the neighbors. They called the police and saved the person.


    However, Zhao Guoping was old and had lost too much blood, so he could not be rescued. Zhao Manman was saved, but her waist was shed and she was paralyzed..


    Shen Qingyue¡¯s reaction after hearing this was silence. She really couldn¡¯t tell that Wei Jiu¡¯er would be the one to explode in the end? Could it be that after Qin Zhen was captured, Wei Jiu¡¯er¡¯s brain was also captured? Why didn¡¯t she call the police? Was it really because people in this world could do whatever they wanted?


    Frankly speaking, she did not have any feelings for Wei Jiu¡¯er. Now that Wei Jiu¡¯er had suffered such a fate, it could only be said that the world was unpredictable.


    Chen Ying was alsomenting the fickleness of the world.


    ¡°By the way, are you and Chen Song really not going to get married? Didn¡¯t your parents agree?¡± Shen Qingyue knew that the Chen family¡¯s parents were not worldly people. They adopted Chen Song because Chen Ying wanted an older brother. However, they did not register Chen Song in their household register. At that time, they wanted to wait for the child to grow up and see for himself. In the end, Chen Song kept rejecting this matter. He did not expect that he had taken a fancy to the Chen family¡¯s treasure!


    Chen Ying stammered when she mentioned herself. ¡°I don¡¯t want to get married yet¡­¡±


    Shen Qingyue obviously felt that there was a problem and said directly, ¡°You have a secret? Chen Ying, there¡¯s something wrong with you!¡±


    Chen Ying looked at her good friend. In the end, she could not help but say,


    ¡°Actually, my parents have already asked us to get our marriage certificate!¡±


    Shen Qingyue was shocked and she sa id, ¡°So fast? Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to try again?¡±


    Chen Ying scratched her head. In the end, she seemed to have mustered up her courage. ¡°It was just a little unexpected! I had no choice but to get married¡­ I¡¯m pregnant. I¡¯m three months pregnant¡­


    Shen Qingyue was shocked again!


    She looked at Chen Ying¡¯s stomach and then at Chen Ying. How did she jump to the pregnancy step? Didn¡¯t you say you were in love? This speed was even taster than hers!


    ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it after the wedding. I don¡¯t want to wear a wedding dress with a big belly. It doesn¡¯t look good at all!¡± Thinking of this, Chen Ying was very proud.


    Shen Qingyue was speechless.


    After work at night, Shen Qing Yue told Chi Ming about this matter. She was still sighing when she noticed that Chi Ming¡¯s eyes were burning.


    ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡±


    ¡°I thought I was fast enough. I didn¡¯t expect Chen Song to overtake me at the bend!¡± Chi Ming said faintly. After saying that, he directly pressed Shen Qingyue down. ¡°I think we have to hurry up. This way, we might be able to have a child that is about the same age as Chen Ying¡¯s!¡±


    Shen Qingyue said, ¡°I don¡¯t¡­¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t what? It¡¯s toote for regrets!¡± Chi Ming did not give her a chance to speak and kissed her.


    Shen Qingyue wanted to say that she did not want to have children, but when she thought about it, she felt that it was wrong. She really wanted to have a child of her own, but she did not want to have a child so soon. However, when she thought it through, she was already in a daze from the kiss and lost in the love that Chi Ming brought.


    At the airport.


    After waiting for Xu Fengzhi and the others to give their verdict, Yan Xi was finally ready to leave. She chose a bustling city to experience a different life. Because of what happenedst time, many people knew her here, which was not conducive to her development.


    He took onest look at his small home and looked in the direction of the hospital. He dragged his luggage and prepared to leave. She turned around and saw a familiar face with a pair of aggressive eyes.


    It was Shen Qingxue.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Yan Xi frowned. Shen Qingxue was the only one left in Xu Fengzhi¡¯s family. She knew Shen Qingyue well and knew that Shen Qingyue was unwilling to deal with girls, so she did not care about Shen Qingxue. Of course, Xu Fengzhi did not count. She had done something wrong and had to pay the price.


    ¡°You want to leave?¡± Ever since the ident at home, she had been looking for Yan Xi. With the only money she had, she finally found Yan Xi. She had nothing left. Those who had ttered her in the past had all run away. And because the Shen family was gone, the female ssmates she bullied back then, as well as the boys she kept under her power, all came to look for her! She could not take


    ¡°You can¡¯t leave! You are Shen Jun¡¯s only biological granddaughter. As long as you are here, Shen Qingyue is useless. Our family was sent to prison because we helped you seize power.. Now, you want to pat your butt and leave? How can it be so good?¡±

 Chapter 209 Didnt Escape

    209 Didn''t Escape


    "You''re really Xu Fengzhi''s daughter. You''re just as shameless!" Yan Xi did not believe that Shen Qingxue was innocent and did not want to say anything else. He turned around and left.


    "I''ll stop!" Shen Qingxue had nowhere to turn to for help. She was about to go crazy from those who had bullied her in the past. She could not see Shen Qingyue. Yan Xi was herst resort! As she spoke, she took out a utility knife and wanted to threaten Yan Xi with it.


    Yan Xi had been through a lot over the years and was much more powerful than a youngdy like Shen Qingyue. Very quickly, he pressed Shen Qingxue down.


    Shen Qingxue had been hit hard recently and was a little neurotic. Now that she saw that even someone like Yan Xi could bully her, she instantly became ruthless and wanted to stab Yan Xi.


    Yan Xi was not a pushover. The two of them immediately struggled. Shen Qingxue suddenly stopped moving as she pushed him. The knife in her hand had actually stabbed into her stomach.


    Yan Xi panicked. She did not want to kill anyone! She was preparing for a new life. How could she do this? She looked at Shen Qingxue, who was slowly falling down, and her mind went nk. She grabbed her luggage and ran away in a panic.


    ...


    The Chi family''s parents and Grandpa Shen happily set the date for their wedding. He had to be fast. Chi Ming was afraid that his wife would run away, so he could not wait to stick to Shen Qingyue every day.


    The wedding preparations were very fast, but it was extremely luxurious and romantic. Even Qin Zhen, who was in prison, saw the news on the entertainment news.


    Outside the hotel dressing room.


    Chi Ming listened to the news brought by Zhang Jianci and was hesitating whether he should tell Shen Qingyue about it when he saw Shen Qingyue walk out after changing into her toasting clothes.


    "What is it? Did I hear Yan Xi''s name? What happened to her? Isn''t she overseas at this time?" Shen Qingyue was wearing a red cheongsam and jade earrings, looking extremely beautiful.


    However, his eyes were filled with worry.


    Chi Ming did not dare to hesitate and said directly, "After Shen Qingxue was stabbed, she was saved. After she woke up, she used Yan Xi of being the person who stabbed her. Yan Xi has already been arrested and brought back for investigation. I wanted to spend some money to get Shen Qingxue to forgive me, but Shen Qingxue''s uterus was injured and she can''t give birth anymore. Yan Xi must pay the price. Yan Xi..."


    He was not worried about the two of them. It was just that Grandpa Shen would definitely care about Yan Xi. If Grandpa cared, Shen Qingyue would care.


    Hearing this, Shen Qingyue fell silent. Yan Xi had hurt her grandfather, but because of her grandfather, she did not pursue the matter. She did not expect Yan Xi to still¡­


    She looked up and saw her grandfather at the corner of the stairs. The old man''s face was deste and Shen Qingyue''s heart tightened. "Grandpa¡­" Don''t worry, I..."


    "You don''t have to say anything. Let''s see how thew decides." Shen Jun seemed to have aged even more. He could no longer care about who was right and who was wrong. If he was still there when she came out, he would pick her up.


    Shen Qingyue and Chi Ming''s wedding hade to a sessful conclusion. The two of them skipped off to their honeymoon and then carefully returned. Strictly speaking, Chi Ming was being cautious because Shen Qingyue was pregnant!


    In the blink of an eye, Shen Qingyue was about to give birth. Because they were twins, the risk of giving birth was more dangerous than that of a single child. From the moment Shen Qingyue found out about the twins, Chi Ming had not left her side, afraid that something would happen to Shen Qingyue. Grandpa Shen, the Tang family, and the Chi family were all nervously apanying her in the hospital.


    Now that it was finally the day of delivery, the worry and panic in Chi Ming''s heart were magnified infinitely. From the waiting room to the delivery room, he looked calm, but in reality, his sweat had already soaked his clothes. He keptforting Shen Qingyue, telling her not to be afraid.


    Because she was going to give birth soon, although Shen Qingyue was painless, she was still a little scared and nervous deep in her heart. However, when she raised her head and saw Chi Ming''s expression, he seemed to be even more nervous than her. This made her less afraid. She smiled. "I say, Mr. Chi, why do you look more scared than I am? Didn''t the doctor say it during the prenatal checkup? I''m fine. I''ll be fine." n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Chi Ming held her hand tightly and did not say a word, but the sweat on his body had already given him the answer.


    The nurse came out and pushed Shen Qingyue into the delivery room.


    As the delivery still needed time, Grandpa Shen was old and couldn''t take it anymore. He was advised to wait in the lounge. Chi Ming stood at the entrance of the delivery room for a full ten hours without moving.


    After a long wait, Chi Ming felt as if it had been a century. The baby''s first cry finally came from the delivery room.


    The operating room door opened and Shen Qingyue was pushed out with a pale face.


    The whole family immediately surrounded Shen Qingyue and asked about her well-being.

 Chapter 210 The Finale

    Chapter 210 The Finale


    Chi Ming''s eyes turned red as he leaned over and kissed Shen Qingyue''s forehead. His voice was hoarse and slightly trembling, "You''ve worked hard¡­ Let''s not make you pregnant anymore..." n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    The effects of the painless delivery needle had already worn off. Shen Qingyue''s face was devoid of any color. It was so painful that her head was about to faint. She barely endured it and did not make a sound. She did not have much strength in her body and wanted to push him away. She did not want her to kiss him. "My body is covered in sweat. Be careful not to rub against you¡­"


    "Then let''s do it." Chi Ming carefully held her face and gently kissed her lips. He did not say anything else.


    The others just looked at the two of them quietly and did not disturb them.


    The two little ones who had just been born werepletely forgotten. No one cared about them, and their cries became louder.


    At this moment, everyone remembered the existence of the two little fellows. Shen Qingyue sessfully gave birth to a pair of twins, two identical boys. She had a headache over this. She thought that she would at least have a daughter, but her best friend, Chen Ying, had two daughters. She could be considered to have a daughter to dote on. She tugged at Chi Ming''s clothes, "Quickly carry the child for me to see."


    Chi Ming nodded and signaled his mother to quickly bring the child over. The two of them each held one. Shen Qingyue looked at the one in her arms and then looked at the one in Chi Ming''s arms! They were equally wrinkled and ugly. This made Shen Qingyue unable to help but say in disgust again, "Howe this doesn''t look like the two of us at all? So ugly¡­"


    Grandpa Shen chuckled and said, "Why not?! It''s clearly as ugly as you were when you were young. You''ll be fine after a few days."


    Shen Qingyue was speechless.


    However, her grandfather did not lie to her. In just a few days, the two little fellows had grown fair and tender. After all, she was his baby. With the filter of his mother, Shen Qingyue liked her more and more. The more she looked at her, the more she felt that she was good-looking. In her eyes, other than the child, she could not see anyone else. Chi Ming was extremely resentful about this.


    When he returned home after the confinement period, Chi Ming even wanted to be discharged on another day because it was a little cloudy. However, Shen Qingyue could not hold it in anymore. She was about to go crazy and had to be discharged. In order not to let Shen Qingyue get blown by the wind, Chi Ming even surrounded Shen Qingyue tightly in the middle of summer, not letting her get blown by the wind. He carried her downstairs and did not let her take a step.


    Shen Qingyue felt the surprised gazes of the people around her and could not help but hide her face. "Chi Ming, you should put me down. I can walk on my own."


    Ever since she gave birth that day, Chi Ming had been very nervous and did not allow her to do anything. Even though she had rejected him many times, Chi Ming was still unmoved. This time, Chi Ming still did not listen to her and carried her back to the car.


    Zhang Jianci packed up his things. As for the two babies, the Chi family''s parents each held one and cherished it. However, he still felt that the two children were a little miserable. He still remembered that day when Brother Chi and his sister-inw came out of the ward, Grandpa Shen had asked about the child''s name.


    Chi Ming carefully helped Shen Qingyue back to the bed, "I''ve taken it.".


    Grandpa Shen''s old face was smiling like a chrysanthemum. He looked at his two little grandsons and asked, "What are their names?" Chi Ming helped Shen Qingyue take off her shoes and covered her with the nket, "¡­ I forgot."


    Grandpa Shen was speechless.


    He didn''t have to have a father.


    Thinking of this, Zhang Jianci could not help but worry about the future of the two children. "Da Bao, Er Bao, when you''re homeless in the future,e and look for your godfather. Your godmother and I will support you."


    Chi Dabao and Chi Erbao looked at him with their big round eyes, not knowing what was going on.


    Eight monthster, the two little fellows could already crawl on the ground.


    Recently, the first thing Shen Qingyue did after work was to apany the babies. She basically had to wait for the babies to sleep for a long time before returning to the bedroom. She worked during the day and spent all her time with her child. It had been a long time since she had a nightlife.


    Chi Ming''s resentment was getting stronger by the day. "Wifey, do you still remember that you have a husband?"


    Shen Qingyue looked at the big head in her arms. She could not help but pinch his ear. "Why are you so stingy? You even want to be jealous of the child."


    Chi Ming revealed his face and kissed her forehead, the center of her brows, and the corner of her lips. "You''re already locked in with the stingy me!"


    Shen Qingyue smiled at him and said, "Yes, then I can only spend more time with you."


    When he saw her smile, Chi Ming could not help but curve the corners of his mouth. "Yue ''er¡­"


    "Hmm?"


    "I love you," he whispered into her ear.


    "I love you too," Shen Qingyue replied directly.


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