Chapter 77 End of Main Text Jiang Huaichuan...

Jiang Huaichuan kicked Jiang Zhirong to the ground, his gaze cold and condescending as he looked down at the immobile man, a hint of disgust in his eyes: "Instead of going to the trouble of creating a fake Jiang Guanqing, you might as well go see the real one. I hope he won't blame me for disturbing the peace by sending scum like you over there."

Jiang Zhirong's eyes widened, as if he wanted to refute something.

Jiang Huaichuan ignored him, picked up the human skin mask, examined it for a few seconds, kicked the trash can next to the coffee table, and slowly held it up.

Realizing what he was about to do, Jiang Zhirong's body, which had been as still as a dead fish, twitched violently twice, and a rare look of anxiety appeared in his eyes.

"...Heh...you don't..."

"You can't do that?" Jiang Huaichuan's lips curled into a mocking smile. "But I already said, I'm not him. I won't consider your feelings. On the contrary, I wish you would die of anger on the spot."

A fair-skinned hand held a green lighter and handed it over at the opportune moment.

Jiang Huaichuan glanced sideways.

Shen Li pointed to the silent corpse on the ground: "I took it from his pocket. He smokes."

A hint of a smile appeared in Jiang Huaichuan's cold eyes. He took the lighter, and a small flame rose up, clinging to the edge of the human skin mask in Jiang Zhirong's violently trembling pupils.

The grease dripped down drop by drop.

No...no!

As he watched the mask slowly lose its carefully maintained shape, Jiang Zhirong's expression turned to utter despair, and he reached out his hand.

"Leave him...to me..."

"Smack!"

The human skin mask made a crisp sound as it hit the trash can.

Police officers filed in.

Jiang Huaichuan took out a tissue and slowly wiped his fingers: "Oh right, I forgot to tell you, there's no place for you at Qingshan Cemetery."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhirong, who was being held by the police and feigning death, was startled. He almost blurted out, "The seat next to Guanqing's was arranged for me by the old man."

Jiang Huaichuan's eyes were full of mockery: "That was before, when he truly treated you like a son. Now, I'm the one who calls the shots in the Jiang family."

Jiang Zhirong became anxious. He desperately searched for someone who could put pressure on Jiang Huaichuan, and suddenly he thought of someone.

"Your mom won't agree!"

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Huaichuan's eyes, and killing intent appeared in them. He interrupted sharply, "Do you think she really doesn't know? She just thought you were all alone, so she hasn't exposed you all these years."

Jiang Zhirong stood there, stunned.

"If she knew you wanted to attack me, guess..." Jiang Huaichuan revealed a playful smile, "would she support you or me?"

"take away!"

The room fell silent. The huge crystal chandelier overhead shone brightly. Jiang Huaichuan looked around and a wistful expression appeared on his face.

Jiang Zhirong said something quite right: he really loved coming here when he was a child, but he never expected it would end up like this.

Two policemen were still standing at the entrance, waiting for them to leave before resealing the area.

Jiang Huaichuan composed himself, took Shen Li's slightly cool hand and warmed it: "It's all over."

Shen Li buried her face in Jiang Huaichuan's warm neck and said easily, "Okay, let's go home."

——

In early September, Shen Li, who had been recuperating for several months, joined Shen's Group as the vice president to everyone's astonishment. Jiang's employees found this hard to accept.

This is outrageous! How can someone steal the boss's wife's boyfriend in the workplace?! Not even if he's the boss's own brother!

The Jiang Group lost two special assistants in half a year, and the group of people who were slacking off were filled with regret and despair.

[Marketing Department Director Liu: How could this be? Why is President Shen also fighting and grabbing? Isn't having Assistant Song enough?? (The sky is falling)]

Although Song An was promoted to vice president, those who knew him well still called him Assistant Song.

Last month, on Qixi Festival, Song An posted something on his WeChat Moments for the first time ever, which instantly attracted a lot of attention. That day, messages flooded the group chat, just like the frenzy of grabbing red envelopes during Chinese New Year.

It was a photo of him and Shen Wenyuan, and everyone then realized that the workaholic Assistant Song had also secretly fallen in love, and the object of his affection was none other than the president of Shen's Group.

[Secretary Xiaoxi: I'm devastated! I was waiting for Chen Zhu to come back so I could admire his stunning good looks every day! Why?!]

[Zhou Yaya: I want to steal Shen Zhu back from the Shen family...]

[Project Manager Xiao Zhang: +1]

[Personnel matters are being handled haphazardly: Which brave warrior is willing to volunteer? Head to the enemy headquarters and fight the enemy leader.]

[All reports, die! Only General Jiang, this brave warrior, can do it...]

Early in the morning, Jiang Huaichuan appeared in President Shen's office with a cold face. On the table in front of him was a coffee personally brewed by Shen Li. He leaned back in his chair, crossed his long legs, and flipped through a magazine he had picked up at random, looking very unhappy.

"You've been coming to my place for three days in a row, Mr. Jiang. Are you that free?" Shen Wenyuan finally couldn't hold back anymore. He threw his pen down and slammed it on the table with a "bang".

The incident started last week when Shen Li and Jiang Huaichuan went back to the Shen family home for dinner. Shen Wenyuan and Song An have been busy lately, and the number of times they meet has decreased sharply. Even when they do meet, they can't spend much time together. Shen Wenyuan was feeling depressed, and to make matters worse, there were two lovey-dovey people in front of him.

"No, is it really necessary for the two of you?"

Shen Wenyuan looked helplessly at the two people squeezed onto the single sofa: "There's such a big place, why aren't you sitting? You're practically squeezing Xiao Li into a meat patty."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaichuan raised his head: "You also think he's gained a bit of weight recently?"

Shen Wenyuan was speechless: ...Is that what I meant?

but.

Shen Wenyuan looked Shen Li up and down and had to admit that she had indeed gained some weight. Her originally thin cheeks had become a little fleshy, and her complexion was much rosier.

Suddenly, a clever idea flashed into Shen Wenyuan's mind. He took a sip of tea and smiled.

Shen Ci, who was nearby, noticed this and paused in his phone-swiping motion.

Shen Wenyuan rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"Xiao Li."

Shen Li looked up: "What's wrong, brother?"

“Dad said a while ago that he plans to retire from the company at the end of this year, so my older brother has been a bit busy lately.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaichuan, who had been lazily massaging Chen Li's wrist, sat up straight with a sharp look in his eyes.

“Shen Wenyuan, you…”

Ignoring the protest on Jiang Huaichuan's face, Shen Wenyuan asked gently, "So, Xiao Li, would you be willing to help your older brother?"

Shen Li was stunned.

Go work for Shen's company?

Shen Li subconsciously looked to her side and saw the man pursing his lips with displeasure, but he did not stop her.

Shen Wenyuan: "Don't look at him. Neither Huaichuan nor I will influence your decision. Although your elder brother really hopes you can come and help him, if you feel you're used to staying at Jiang's, then stay there. Don't force yourself. Just be happy."

If Shen Li agrees, that would be the best outcome for Shen Wenyuan, but if he is unwilling, Shen Wenyuan will not force him.

Similarly, Jiang Huaichuan is also like that.

Of course, he hoped that Shen Li could be by his side at all times, but he also knew that, according to the company's current organizational structure, if Shen Li came back, she would either continue as an assistant or be transferred to another department.

The development prospects are definitely not as good as Shen's. Besides, even if she went to Shen's, Shen Wenyuan would definitely not let Shen Li suffer any losses with his presence.

Clearly, Shen Li understood, and he remained silent.

After a long while, the two heard Shen Li say, "I'm going to the Shen family."

"Crack!"

Jiang Huaichuan heard the sound of a heart breaking.

Oh no, he's going to be in a long-distance relationship too.

The start date was scheduled for a Monday in early September. Shen Li arrived at Shen's in a suit and met Shen Wenyuan's secretary at the building entrance.

"Hello, Mr. Shen, welcome to Shen's Group. This is your employee badge."

The brand-new employee badge, adorned with a black rope, was taken by Chen Li.

It's like a drop of hot oil frying in a pot.

The employees standing nearby, who seemed to have been programmed with a fixed routine, all pulled out their phones in unison.

Within two minutes, the news of Shen Li joining Shen's company spread throughout the entire company.

On one side, everyone was walking briskly, beaming with joy, as lively as if it were Chinese New Year; on the other side, a sudden frost froze an entire company to death.

Jiang Huaichuan stubbornly insisted, "Can't I come to check on how our partner company is operating?"

"Okay, okay, but what kind of operation can you see by just sitting in my office?"

You should go out for a stroll.

Jiang Huaichuan stared silently at Shen Wenyuan.

Shen Wenyuan: "The new vice president's office is next door."

Jiang Huaichuan: ...Do you need to tell me?

Shen Wenyuan rested his chin on his hand, gazing at Jiang Huaichuan with a leisurely air.

“Song An…”

"No!" Shen Wenyuan interrupted instantly, "I haven't seen him for a week, you can't use this opportunity to settle personal scores."

Jiang Huaichuan rolled his eyes at him speechlessly and continued, "He applied for eight days of annual leave, which I just approved."

Shen Wenyuan's eyes lit up instantly.

"Alright! Should I also approve a vacation for Xiao Li?"

“No need, after all, we can see each other in half an hour by car, unlike you.” Jiang Huaichuan pouted, and seeing Shen Wenyuan’s choked expression, he got up in a very good mood, “Let’s go.”

"Is the sun rising in the west? Aren't we going to stay here any longer?"

"I'm not staying any longer." Jiang Huaichuan stood up and buttoned his suit jacket. "I have a meeting this afternoon, I'm going back to work."

Because the project proposals at the meeting differed from the original plan, the meeting ended more than half an hour later than scheduled.

Jiang Huaichuan's phone lay quietly on the table, with the message he sent to Shen Li displayed at the bottom of the screen.

[Jiang Huaichuan: Honey~ The meeting has been postponed, wait for me at the company.]

Since Jiang Huaichuan delivered it in the morning, Shen Li didn't drive. Jiang Huaichuan picked him up after get off work so they could go home together.

[Shen Li: Journey]

The meeting ended an hour later. Jiang Huaichuan, carrying his tablet, was the first to step out of the meeting room. He passed the secretariat, but it was empty.

Jiang Huaichuan walked quickly toward his office. Suddenly, he stopped abruptly, and his assistant almost bumped into him. Fortunately, the assistant stopped just half a meter away.

Jiang Huaichuan's lips curled up. His assistant realized something and followed Jiang's gaze. He saw a familiar person sitting on the sofa in the lounge area, looking in their direction. His brown eyes held a soft, hazy smile in the glow of the sunset.

Sinking help!!

Xu, who had been promoted to assistant general manager, held the documents and, suppressing his excitement, greeted Shen with a calm expression: "Assistant Shen, it's been a long time."

Shen Li: "Long time no see."

Jiang Huaichuan handed the tablet to Xiao Xu, gesturing for him to go first, and then stepped forward to stand in front of Shen Li.

"Pick me up after get off work?"

"Hmm~" Shen Li, "Are you happy?"

"Happy and blissful." Jiang Huaichuan lowered his head and nuzzled Chen Li's nose. "What do you want to eat tonight?"

"Let's have hot pot."

"Hot pot again?"

"Uh-huh."

"Then let's have hot pot tonight."

The sunset glow streamed through the window, casting its light on the two people standing side by side in front of the elevator. Their shadows intertwined and overlapped, conveying a sense of love, warmth, and tranquility.

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Author's Note: Thank you everyone for your support along the way. The main story is now complete! [Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers]

I checked my drafts folder, and... oh no, not a single word of the extra chapters! [Shut up]

So I'm really sorry to trouble everyone to keep an eye out for it [shy]

Finally, thank you for the encounter. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year in advance, and may all your wishes come true! [fireworks]