Chapter 345 Now, I find you disgusting.

Lin Xiaoli walked into this upscale French restaurant and immediately spotted the window seat.

Sheng Tingxiao sat there.

Opposite him was a very beautiful woman.

The table was laden with exquisite dishes, and a bottle of red wine was also opened, creating an atmosphere of ultimate romance.

It seems that Madam Sheng has arranged another blind date for him, and the two are "cultivating their relationship".

Lin Xiaoli didn't dare to go forward, and her stomach was indeed a little empty, so she quietly sat down in the third row behind them.

From this distance, she could clearly see all their little gestures, but she couldn't hear what they were saying to each other.

Sheng Tingxiao turned his head unintentionally, and when he saw her, a clear look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

How did she end up here?

Lin Xiaoli was flipping through the menu when her eyes suddenly widened.

That's way too expensive.

The price of one main dish was almost half a month's rent for her.

In the end, she only ordered a spaghetti bolognese for 198 yuan, with a bowl of mushroom soup.

Just then, she saw Sheng Tingxiao suddenly reach out and grasp the woman's hand.

He said something else, and the woman immediately covered her mouth, laughing uncontrollably.

Lin Xiaoli's heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away, picked up the free lemonade on the table, and took two big gulps.

She liked the warm water's refreshing sour taste.

She asked the waiter for another drink.

Soon, her face appeared.

She lowered her head, picked up the pasta with her fork, and ate it earnestly, forcing herself not to look at things she shouldn't be looking at.

However, his gaze was completely out of control.

Out of the corner of his eye, Sheng Tingxiao reached out again and carefully brushed away a strand of hair that had fallen across the woman's forehead.

That intimate gesture made her heart sink.

Then, they raised their wine glasses and gently clinked them together.

He kept talking, his thin lips moving as if telling some touching story, which kept the woman opposite him smiling.

Lin Xiaoli reached for her fork again, only to find that the plate was already empty.

She couldn't even taste what the noodles were like.

She picked up the mushroom soup and took a sip; the flavor was quite rich.

The two items together cost 198, while each item alone cost 99, which is less than 100.

Fortunately, we didn't exceed the budget.

She silently comforted herself.

When she finished her third glass of lemonade, Sheng Tingxiao finally stood up, and the woman followed suit.

He took the woman's hand.

The woman was stunned for a moment, then a bright and shy smile bloomed on her face.

Sheng Tingxiao's voice was so gentle it could melt your heart.

"Miss Qin, you absolutely cannot miss the musical tomorrow night."

I guarantee you'll like it!

"Yes, I will definitely be on time." Qin Shu nodded, her eyes glued to his handsome face, unable to look away.

She never expected that her aunt would introduce her to the eldest son of Sheng, one of the four most powerful families in Haicheng.

Thankfully, she didn't get married back then; it seems her destined one has arrived.

"Don't worry, I'll come pick you up." He reached out his large, warm hand and affectionately stroked her head.

Lin Xiaoli was stunned.

She had never seen Sheng Tingxiao so gentle.

It seems he really likes this woman.

She took a deep breath, mustered all her courage, stood up, and walked over.

"Mr. Sheng, may I bother you for a moment?" She paused for a moment. "I have something I'd like to tell you."

The waiter brought the coat over just then.

Sheng Tingxiao didn't even glance at her, but took the coat and considerately helped the beautiful woman beside him put it on.

"Don't get cold outside, wait for me in the car first."

"Okay." Qin Shu nodded, behaving unusually obediently.

She turned and walked out, leaving behind a sweet fragrance in the air.

Lin Xiaoli clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she felt no pain at all.

He likes this woman so much. If he tells her about the child now, will it ruin their relationship?

At that moment, she hesitated.

"Mr. Sheng, may I have a chat with you for a while?"

She asked again, then quickly pulled the folded ultrasound report from her bag and clutched it tightly in her hand.

He finally turned around and looked at her expressionlessly.

"I still need to go to the movies with my sweetheart."

"You're not in the president's office right now. If there's anything, just tell your department head and have her come to me to report."

He paused, then added.

"Don't ever appear in front of me again."

Lin Xiaoli's words caught in her throat, a sour feeling rising within her.

"I...I don't want to bother you, but I've encountered a problem," she said with all her might.

"Lin Xiaoli, who are you to me?" Sheng Tingxiao looked at her coldly, his eyes devoid of any warmth. "Why should I help you solve your problems?"

“I…” She bit her lower lip.

Yes, who is she to him?

She doesn't deserve it.

He was the high and mighty eldest son of the Sheng family, while she was nothing.

"Know your place. I used to respect you, and you were able to climb the ladder. Now, I despise you!"

Every word he uttered was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart and causing her to tremble with pain.

He thought she was dirty!

Is she dirty?

She clutched the ultrasound report tightly in her hand, her eyes instantly reddening.

"Don't put on that pitiful act," he sneered. "Other men might enjoy watching your performance, but to me, it's utterly disgusting."

He insulted her recklessly, saying the most hurtful things, before a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

Her lack of self-respect truly disappointed him.

He wished he could strangle her right now.

It turns out that in his eyes, she was already an "utterly disgusting" existence.

Lin Xiaoli finally couldn't hold back her tears and they streamed down her face.

She took a deep breath, bowed deeply to him at a perfect 90-degree angle.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Sheng, I'm disturbing you."

Have a nice weekend.

After saying that, she straightened up, turned around and left.

Pushing open the heavy door of the restaurant, a blast of cold air hit her, making her shiver violently.

It started raining outside sometime during the day, accompanied by a cold wind that was biting cold.

She walked into the rain, feeling as if a gaping hole had been ripped open in her heart.

She looked up at the sky, and the cold raindrops hit her face, making it hard to distinguish between rain and tears.

It turns out, she really cared about him.

She didn't know how she got caught up in it; she just felt like her heart had been torn to shreds.

The bleeding won't stop...

But they... are ultimately from two different worlds.

She couldn't enter his world, and now, she didn't want to move forward anymore.

Because she doesn't deserve it.

Don't cry, don't be sad, he won't affect you much.

He is nothing.

She kept trying to comfort herself, but she cried even harder, walking in the rain and wiping away her tears haphazardly...

Unbeknownst to her, the black Maybach was following her at a constant distance.

There was only Sheng Tingxiao in the car.

He had already sent that woman away.

Why does his heart ache so much when he sees her getting soaked in the rain and wiping away her tears?

He wanted to get out of the car, rush over, hug her, and kiss her passionately.

But she... was pregnant with someone else's child.

She's not well-behaved at all!

Before he knew it, Sheng Tingxiao's eyes had also reddened.

He raised his hand and pressed the window roll-up button. The glass slowly rose, completely shutting out the world outside that caused him so much heartache.

...

At night, the Sheng family villa was brightly lit.

The long dining table was laden with dishes. Mrs. Sheng was beaming with joy, and Mr. Sheng even opened a bottle of his treasured wine that he had kept for many years.

"Xiao'er, I heard you're getting along well with that Miss Qin." Madam Sheng put a piece of food into her son's bowl with her chopsticks, her face beaming with joy. "You've even made plans to see the musical with her tomorrow."

Sheng Tingxiao showed no expression, only giving a curt reply.

"Um."

"The company's anniversary celebration is coming soon, you'd better seize the opportunity and ask her to be your date." Mother Sheng pressed her advantage, her little calculations already in mind.

They'll make an official announcement then, and the president of Sheng's Group will make a high-profile appearance with his future wife—perfect.

Next year, there might be another baby in the family.

"Brother, you actually like that Miss Qin?" Sheng Weiwei's exclamation rose eight octaves as she leaned closer to examine Sheng Tingxiao's face closely.

Are there anything wrong with your eyes?

"How dare you talk to your brother like that?" Sheng's father frowned and gave her an unpleasant look.

Sheng Weiwei curled her lips, "That Miss Qin is so pretentious. She always acts like a refined lady, but she's more promiscuous than anyone else in private."

She paused, then said something truly shocking.

"If you like big breasts, I can find you a few, guaranteed to be all-natural and additive-free."

One sentence made the faces of the three people at the table turn black.

"Shut up! You brat!" Mrs. Sheng scolded her, then turned to her son with a gentle smile. "What kind of girl your brother likes is his own business. As long as he likes her, she's our Sheng family's precious daughter-in-law."

Sheng Weiwei's eyes darted around, deliberately testing the waters.

"What if someone's family is dirt poor and has absolutely no connections? Would that work too?"

Mrs. Sheng smiled gracefully and said, "Of course."

"Then...would it be okay if I've been pregnant and had an abortion?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Sheng's faces turned as black as ink.

"You brat, shut up! If you're not going to eat, get out!" Sheng's mother was so angry that her teeth itched.

"Tch." Sheng Weiwei snorted disdainfully, "You guys are just pretending to be open-minded. You say that as long as your brother likes it, that's fine, but you still have a lot of demands in your hearts."

She suddenly lost her appetite.

"What kind of status does your brother have that he needs to marry a woman who has had an abortion?" Mrs. Sheng glared at her fiercely. "Our Sheng family doesn't require a perfect match in terms of social status, but a girl must be of impeccable character to be worthy of entering our Sheng family!"

Sheng Tingxiao had been silent until he heard the phrase "completely innocent," at which point his hand holding the chopsticks stopped.

The next second, he gently placed the chopsticks on the bowl.

"I suddenly have something urgent to attend to, so I need to go out for a bit."

After saying that, he pushed back his chair, got up, and left.

"Xiao'er!" Sheng's mother called from behind, but he didn't turn his head.

Just as she reached the door, she bumped into Bai Yu walking in.

Bai Yu called out "Big Brother," and Sheng Tingxiao nodded, his aura heavy with tension, and walked straight out.

When Sheng Weiwei saw Bai Yu in the restaurant, her eyes lit up instantly. She pounced over like a little cannonball, jumped up, and clung to him.

"Honey, you're back."

Bai Yu supported her hips steadily with one hand, and affectionately pinched her cheek with the other. "You ran so fast, did you miss me?"

"I really want to." She gave him a hard kiss on the cheek, then turned around and complained, "When you weren't home, they ganged up on me and taught me a lesson."

She rested her head on his broad shoulder, putting on a pitiful little face.

"Don't worry, your husband is back, he'll support you." Bai Yu lowered his head, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, and lowered his voice, "As long as your back doesn't ache."

Sheng Weiwei's face flushed bright red instantly.

"Ayu, come and eat." Sheng's father called out.

"Okay." Bai Yu carried Sheng Weiwei to the dining table before putting her down.

He turned around and went to the living room, picked up his two precious children, one in each arm, and kissed them several times before returning to the dining table.

After dinner, Bai Yu took Sheng Weiwei directly back to their villa.

As you can imagine, it ended up making the person cry again.

He tried to coax her for a long time.

Sheng Weiwei was so angry that she kicked him several times, but he wasn't annoyed. Instead, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her repeatedly.

He even wrote a letter of apology on the spot, solemnly promising that for the sake of his wife's health, he would only do it once a day from now on.

We finally managed to coax him back to his senses.

That evening, Sheng Tingxiao was drinking alone at Club No. 9 when his phone suddenly rang.

The call connected, and it was Shen Sheng calling. "President Sheng, I think Xiao Li seems to be sick. She stopped talking halfway through her call, and I'm worried about her."

"You don't need to report her affairs to me anymore." He hung up the phone coldly.

He downed the drink in one gulp and strode out...