"Although the old rules have been mentioned less in the decades since the new era began, the fundamental nature of them cannot be changed."

"The woman I like and the wife I married through proper channels are two completely different things."

"No matter how much Chengyu pampers her now, he's just keeping her as a toy for novelty and fun. She poses no threat to your position."

Shen Que didn't want his sister to make a mistake while Cheng Yu was in the mood; that would be too much of a waste.

Not only will you offend people, but you'll also let others take advantage of the situation.

His eyes sharpened, carrying a warning: "So Nian'an, don't mess with Chengyu's people."

"I'll get you whatever you want, as long as you behave, okay?"

As Shen Nian'an listened to her brother's words, she lowered her eyelashes, her long lashes concealing the gloom in her eyes.

Her fingernails dug into her palm, causing a stinging pain, but the surging jealousy and resentment in her heart were forcibly suppressed.

She is not particularly smart.

But Shen Nian'an knew very well that everything she had today, and how she stood out among the socialites, was not due to her biased father, but to her ruthless brother who had firmly controlled the Shen family's emerging industries.

Her brother's words were like a sacred decree to her!

Since my brother has said so, it means he is confident.

The woman who hid in Chengyu's house was ultimately nothing more than a plaything.

She took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, a sweet and innocent smile had returned to her face, as if the probing and resentment from before had never existed.

"Okay, brother!" Her voice was sweet and trusting.

"I'll listen to my brother. I don't care what kind of canary Chengyu keeps. In the end, I'll definitely be the one standing by his side!"

She silently recited the principles her brother had taught her: "Delay is key! Then, things will unfold smoothly!"

It's okay, she can wait.

Once Chengyu loses interest in that bitch, she'll have plenty of time and means to make that arrogant brat disappear without a trace.

"That's right."

Shen Que looked at his younger sister's face, which brightened instantly, and smiled with satisfaction. He reached out and ruffled her hair, his voice full of affection. "Let's go, what do you want to eat?"

"Shall I take you to that newly opened French restaurant?"

"Okay, okay!"

Shen Nian'an immediately perked up and affectionately took Shen Que's arm, as if the topic about Gu Chengyu was just an unimportant chat between siblings, which she had forgotten in the blink of an eye.

She chattered on and on about what dishes she wanted to order, looking completely carefree.

Shen Que let her hold his arm, a smile playing on his lips, but a complex emotion flickered in his eyes.

Hopefully...

That Su Qianqian was really just a plaything that Chengyu played with on a whim.

Otherwise, he didn't know what he might do. (This chapter has been read. Please click to continue reading the next chapter!)