She sat down, looking directly at Wen Xi, her cunning eyes seeming to see through all pretense and reach straight to the heart.

Wen Xi turned around and smiled as she met Miss Shen's gaze, her smile carrying a hint of helplessness and relief.

"Yes, I have been busy with some things in the mainland lately, but no matter how busy I am, I can't forget my old friends." Her words were relaxed and natural, but her mind was racing as she quickly calculated how to handle the conversation that was about to begin.

The two exchanged a smile, as if everything was understood without words.

Miss Shen picked up the wine glass on the table and gently swirled it. The wine was as clear as a ruby ​​and emitted an enticing aroma.

Her gaze drifted through the wine glass to the bustling night view outside the window, a sly smile playing on her lips.

"You know what, Wenxi? I ​​came to see you this time because there's something I want to ask you."

Miss Shen's every word seemed to have been carefully chosen.

Wenxi's heart sank slightly, but she maintained a calm smile.

"Oh? What could possibly make you come to me in person?" she asked, feigning nonchalance, but her inner nervousness was hard to conceal.

Miss Shen put down her wine glass and her gaze once again locked onto Wen Xi's face.

"Did you provide funds to certain people to short the Shen family?" Although her voice was calm, the seriousness and urgency in her tone could not be ignored.

These words were like a bombshell, exploding between the two of them instantly, filling the air with tension and unease.

Wen Xi's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

She took a deep breath and looked at Miss Shen with a firm gaze.

“We’ve been friends for many years, you should know me. I’ve always been honest and upright, and I never get involved in shady deals.” Her voice carried a hint of pride, as if she were using her reputation as collateral.

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible ripple flashed in Miss Shen's eyes.

She certainly trusted Wenxi's character, but the recent stock market turmoil was too strange, making her question everything.

She sighed softly, her tone softening. "I know what kind of person you are, but this matter is far too complicated, and I have to proceed with caution. The fate of the Shen family hangs by a thread, and I cannot allow any risk to affect the future of the family."

Upon hearing this, Wenxi felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She understood Miss Shen's worries and pressures, and she also understood why Miss Shen doubted herself.

Miss Shen gently swirled the wine glass in her hand, the crystal-clear red wine rotating within, just like her complex and subtle mood at that moment.

Her gaze was deep, fixed on Wen Xi opposite her. Her voice carried a hint of gentleness that was barely perceptible, yet it could not conceal her innate nobility and elegance.

"Actually, I sent people to investigate you, but they didn't find anything. Your funds didn't fluctuate much; they all came back."

She said this almost as if stating a fact, without concealing anything or showing the slightest apology.

Upon hearing this, Wen Xi smiled faintly, a smile that held a hint of depth and composure.

Although her heart remained calm, a barely perceptible glint flashed in her eyes—a glint of trust in Miss Shen and anticipation for the upcoming conversation.

She understood her best friend and knew that she would stop at nothing to benefit her family, including investigating her.

But Wenxi was already prepared. Her accounts were clear and the flow of funds was impeccable. How could anyone easily find out anything?

"The funds have all returned, that's good." Wen Xi nodded gently, her tone revealing an indescribable confidence.

She knew that her ability to navigate this industry with ease was not only due to her intelligence and courage, but also because she had a well-established and effective operating system.

Running an underground bank is not a field that ordinary people can enter; it requires an extremely high level of risk awareness and operational skills.

Wenxi is a leader in this field.

This time, not only did her funds return safely, but they also secretly brought her substantial profits.

That's right, she's making money off this Shen family best friend in front of her.

But she handled this deal cleanly and flawlessly, leaving no room for any fault-finding.

Wen Xi knew all too well that in this circle, the consequences of any violation would be unimaginable.

Therefore, she took every step very carefully to ensure that nothing went wrong.

However, when Miss Shen asked to borrow money, Wen Xi's face showed a hint of interest.

"Is it short-term or long-term? Is it secured or unsecured?" she asked directly and decisively, without the slightest hesitation or doubt.

In her world, money and interests are always the most direct and realistic topics.

Miss Shen, who has been her friend for many years, has now become a potential client in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Miss Shen's eyes flashed with a complex expression.

She hadn't expected Wen Xi to raise these questions so directly.

In her heart, Wen Xi had always been a woman of deep affection and loyalty, but at this moment, she seemed to have become a shrewd businesswoman, every word revealing calculation and weighing of options.

However, Miss Shen was not displeased by this; on the contrary, she appreciated Wenxi's honesty and straightforwardness even more.

"Do we have to be so calculating between us?" She swirled the wine glass in her hand slightly, her voice tinged with a hint of helplessness and teasing.

She knew that Wen Xi had a powerful force supporting her, a force that forced her to act cautiously and take each step with utmost care.

Wen Xi smiled after hearing this. Her smile carried a hint of understanding and sympathy; she knew that Miss Shen's current situation was not easy.

But she was even more aware that as a businesswoman, she had to stay clear-headed and rational at all times.

She shook her head slightly, her tone firm: "The money isn't just mine. If I lose even a single penny, those people will chop me up." She said this almost in a self-deprecating tone, yet it revealed an indescribable resolve and helplessness.

Their eyes met, and a subtle tension and confrontation filled the air.

Miss Shen's eyes sparkled with anticipation, while Wen Xi's eyes revealed an unfathomable depth.

They both knew that the outcome of this conversation would determine whether their friendship could withstand the test of money and interests.

Finally, Miss Shen sighed softly, her tone carrying a hint of compromise and helplessness.

“Alright, I’ll prepare the collateral, and we’ll do it your way.” Her words conveyed a sense of determination and resolve, as if she had already prepared for the worst.

Upon hearing this, Wen Xi smiled slightly, a smile that held a hint of victory and satisfaction.

She knew she had won this covert battle.

This time, he had made a killing and earned a fortune, but there was one other person who earned far more than him.