Chapter 32 "Let's Get Engaged, You and Me"

Located in the most prosperous area of ​​Beijing, the Shen Building, like Shen Jingsi himself, is dazzling, eye-catching, and extremely valuable.

This multi-billion dollar business empire connects the financial lifelines of hundreds of cities and dozens of countries around the world.

A solid foundation is not built in a day; it relies on the inheritance of the entire family from generation to generation.

Years later, the once arrogant young man has shed his naivety, puts on the suit he once looked down on, combs his hair into a side slick, stands in front of a floor-to-ceiling window hundreds of meters high, gazing at the mountains that rise one after another, yet none of them are as tall as the building beneath his feet.

This city has 203 chain stores, 14 department stores, 5 banks, and hundreds of thousands of employees who work hard for him day and night.

It can be said that if he stomped his foot, thousands of families would be shaken.

He controlled the destinies of countless people, yet he couldn't even keep the woman he loved.

Just like his imposing figure in public back then, he couldn't protect that twenty-three-year-old girl.

Not necessarily sad, just a little frustrated.

"I told you, I'm looking for Chairman Shen."

"I'm sorry, Ms. Feng, this is our CEO's personal rest time. If you need to see him, please make an appointment later."

Feng Manman shook off her secretary's hand. "I want to see him right now!"

"This really won't work, I..."

"Let her in," a voice came from inside the office.

"Okay, sir..."

Before the secretary could finish speaking, Feng Manman had already rushed in with her things.

As the heavy, luxurious Ginko armored doors slowly closed, a rich, antique aroma filled Feng Manman's nostrils.

Looking at the figure standing in front of the French windows, she smiled disdainfully, "Chairman Shen really lives up to that saying, taking your good girl with you wherever you go. With such a strong perfume scent, aren't you afraid of poisoning yourself?"

The tall figure, bathed in light, slowly turned around. After not seeing him for a while, Feng Manman suddenly felt that this man seemed to have changed.

As for which one, I can't say for the time being.

"You came to me just to say a few meaningless words?"

The aura emanating from Duan Xi'er, known to everyone in Beijing's elite circles, made Feng Manman feel nauseous and vomit.

"If it weren't for Zhenzhen, do you think I would have wanted to come?"

She rushed over, carrying what she was holding, and threw it into Chen Jingsi's arms with all her might.

"Here you go! From this day forward, I, Feng Manman, am severing all ties with you, Shen Jingsi!"

In the past, no matter how much they argued or quarreled, it was all just playful banter. Because Lu Zhenyu was in the middle, the two people who loved her equally would never become enemies with each other.

But this time, Feng Manman was serious.

A strong herbal scent wafted out, even more overpowering than the perfume, instantly enveloping his entire body.

The distinct, strong fingers moved on the parchment paper, and Shen Jingsi frowned, "What is that?"

"I will return the Chinese medicine that cured your leg intact to you. Mr. Shen, you should take care of yourself."

Feng Manman was so disappointed in this man that she didn't want to look at him anymore. She turned around and left after saying those words.

In this office filled with the name Duan Xi'er, she felt like smashing things all the time.

As she reached the door, Shen Jingsi called out to her, "Take the things back and tell her I don't need them."

A bitter feeling welled up in Feng Manman's eyes as she turned her back to him. She clenched her fists silently. "I only give it away, I don't care if you accept it. If you don't want it, you can give it back to her yourself."

"Thump!"

Then I heard the sound of something being thrown into a trash can.

When Feng Manman turned around, she saw Shen Jingsi with a gloomy face, putting his outstretched hand back into his pocket, his back straight and haughty.

The packet of Chinese medicine was lying upside down in the trash can next to the sofa.

Did he throw things away?

He actually threw away the things that Lu Zhenyu had gone to so much trouble to find!

That's what that stupid woman was thinking about after she narrowly escaped death. During their thirty-minute phone call, she repeatedly told her, "You must deliver it to him."

Feng Manman's slender eyes narrowed, her dark red eyes flashing as she charged toward the man, intent on killing him!

"Shen Jingsi, you're a bastard!"

At this moment, Shen Jingsi was just like the gray suit he was wearing today: the edges were neatly cut, the style was impeccable, and the fabric was luxurious and high-end, but there was no human touch in any of it.

When that usually carefree and roguish face becomes serious, his deep, unfathomable black eyes coldly scrutinize you, making the person being looked at instinctively feel fear.

His face was expressionless, but his lips betrayed a mocking tone typical of someone in a superior position: "If I'm a beast, then what is your Zhenzhen?"

"A heartless, ungrateful, and treacherous wretch?"

Feng Manman's hand, which was pointing at him, trembled uncontrollably. Her back teeth were clenched so tightly they were almost breaking, but her vision was becoming increasingly blurry.

She couldn't explain it; she clearly didn't like this man, so why did she feel like crying after hearing those words?

It's not worth it, it's really not worth it!

Zhenzhen, you gave up everything and recklessly gave all your love to this man. It's really not worth it!

Her voice trembled uncontrollably, "Shen Jingsi, you...beast!"

"How could Zhenzhen fall in love with a beast like you? How could she!"

Does Lu Zhenyu love him?

Shen Jingsi laughed, a laugh devoid of humanity, a laugh of cold indifference. "She loves me? Feng Manman, have you lost your mind?"

"Am I confused or are you blind, Shen Jingsi? I hope you remember what you said here today."

Shen Jingsi gave a nonchalant chuckle, "Don't worry, my memory has always been pretty good."

Feng Manman suppressed the anger in her chest and said, "Fine, then we'll wait and see."

The door to the rest room was pushed open at that moment, and Duan Xi'er came out wrapped in a bathrobe and drying her hair.

"Ah Si, who are you arguing with..."

Upon seeing Feng Manman, she stopped at the doorway.

Shen Jingsi remained unfazed, showing no remorse whatsoever, and calmly said, "It's nothing. Just another one who wants to break off our friendship after you."

As he spoke, he stepped toward Duan Xi'er and, in front of Feng Manman, raised his hand to tidy the woman's wet hair that was scattered in front of her face.

Compared to before, her tone was so gentle it was almost tangible: "Finished washing? Are you hungry?"

Duan Xi'er nodded obediently, "A little."

He flicked the tip of her nose, his gesture unusually affectionate. "After they leave, I'll take you out to eat."

Who are you waiting for?

Should I wait for her?

Feng Manman witnessed the intimate interaction between the two, and her emotions were so stirred that she could barely even muster a look of disgust.

Looking at Shen Jingsi again, she suddenly smiled.

Duan Xi'er stared at her intently, "What are you laughing at?"

The laughter was so ironic, it sounded more like a curse.

Feng Manman laughed louder and louder, bending over with laughter, until tears streamed down her face.

He wiped his hand, his mockery turning into hatred. "Laugh? Of course, I'm laughing at your Ah Si."

Duan Xi'er frowned. "What do you mean?"

Feng Manman met Shen Jingsi's casual glance, and the corners of her upturned lips slowly flattened, forming a straight line.

"Your retribution for being a scoundrel in the capital is finally coming."

Under the watchful eyes of the two people in front and behind, Feng Manman walked to the trash can, took out a women's lighter from her bag, and with a bloodthirsty look in her eyes, threw it in without hesitation.

Startled, Duan Xi'er immediately rushed over, shouting, "Setting fire indoors? Are you crazy?!"

Shen Jingsi pulled the person back, his tone playful, "Let her burn it. If she's so capable, she can burn down the entire Shen family."

Feng Manman curled her lips into a disdainful snort, "Who cares to burn down your lousy Shen family business?"

But Duan Xi'er was right about one thing: she was crazy. Because if people are too kind, they will end up like her sister, who is still imprisoned in the Zheng family, and live a more miserable life than anyone else.

Inside the trash can, crimson flames gradually eroded the brown paper bag containing the Chinese medicine. Seeing smoke rising little by little, Duan Xi'er quickly ran outside to call for help.

The secretaries and assistants quickly rushed in with fire extinguishers to put out the fire. Amidst the chaos of people coming and going, Feng Manman walked up to Shen Jingsi, who had been standing motionless with his hands in his pockets.

Footsteps, shouts, and smoke alarms mingled together. Shen Jingsi couldn't hear what Feng Manman was saying, but he could see her lips moving.

“You don’t deserve Zhenzhen’s love at all, and you never will.”

After bestowing upon the Shen family a misty, ethereal atmosphere over the 98th floor, Feng Manman patted her behind and left.

Duan Xi'er hated him to death, and on the way back to the Shen residence with Shen Jingsi, she kept complaining.

"This woman is insane. She dares to set fires now, but will she dare to kill anyone in the future?"

Shen Jingsi leaned back lazily in the driver's seat, his tone relaxed, "So it's enough for me to provoke her; you'd better avoid provoking her."

Taking these words as expressions of concern for her, Duan Xi'er leaned closer with a face full of guilt, her hand resting on the man's thigh.

"I'm sorry, Ah Si. If I hadn't gotten caught in the rain and asked you for a place to take a shower, she wouldn't have been pointing her finger at you and yelling and throwing a tantrum."

Shen Jingsi smiled enigmatically, pushing the person back against his head with his fingers. "She's always been capable of going crazy, what's it to you?"

"It's my fault for always sticking around you, making her misunderstand us..."

Seeing Duan Xi'er hesitate, Shen Jingsi smiled.

He hasn't been smiling much lately, and his eyes have become more enigmatic and profound.

That smile made Duan Xi'er feel flattered.

"You think we're in cahoots?"

Seeing the person biting their lip and lowering their head, revealing an unspeakable grievance, Shen Jingsi looked away, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "Then find a legitimate identity."

Duan Xi'er suddenly looked up. "What do you mean?"

Shen Jingsi's words were quite profound upon closer examination, and she wasn't sure if it was what she had guessed.

Is her dream about to come true?

Shen Jingsi, who had been looking straight ahead, paused for a moment before turning his head again. He met the woman's expectant eyes and smiled.

"Let's get engaged, you and me."