Shen Tinghe leaned closer, his warm breath falling on Lin Qingtong's cheek, and asked her in a soft voice.

"Didn't you say you had no contact with Song Kai?"

Upon hearing his words, Lin Qingtong raised an eyebrow and looked at him, a helpless expression appearing on her lips.

"Didn't I tell you? We only have a business relationship."

“I helped him handle the Gaoda matter, and he helped me get a suitable piece of land.”

Upon hearing the word "land," Shen Tinghe stared intently at Lin Qingtong and pressed her for answers.

"You want land? Are you hiding something from me?"

In that instant, a sense of loss flashed through Shen Tinghe's heart.

He seemed to have no idea what Lin Qingtong had been busy with lately.

For example, the land she mentioned.

Shen Tinghe gently brushed Lin Qingtong's cheek with his warm fingertips. Although his tone was cold, his actions were full of tenderness.

"If you want land, just tell me. Why go through all the trouble of bidding yourself?"

His dark pupils were fixed on Lin Qingtong, as if trying to see through everything to understand what she was thinking.

Yet it seems I can never truly understand it.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingtong replied in a calm tone.

"I want to acquire a piece of land through my own abilities, is that not allowed? Why must I accept what you offer?"

"You need to understand that our relationship is purely contractual."

She doesn't like others controlling her too much; that feeling is suffocating and uncomfortable.

Upon hearing these words, Shen Tinghe felt a chill run through him.

The hand that had been stroking her cheek suddenly gripped her chin, and his tone remained excessively cold.

"Then I also ask you to understand your place. If you accept something, you should fulfill your responsibilities."

Lin Qingtong pushed him away and retorted coldly.

"I'll say the same thing as yesterday: if you're not willing, then withdraw the cooperation. That way, everyone will be happy."

She left a comment, shut down her computer, and left the office.

Shen Tinghe stood in the office and slammed his fist on the table.

At that moment, a sense of powerlessness welled up in his heart.

Even though he is decisive and efficient in dealing with external affairs, he has everything under control.

But when facing Lin Qingtong, he always felt so helpless and had no way to deal with her.

When Lin Qingtong went outside for a stroll and returned, Shen Tinghe had already left.

Lin Qingtong turned on her computer and continued working until late at night before returning home.

When she returned to her room, Shen Tinghe was already asleep, and Lin Qingtong did not speak to him.

But as soon as she lay down, Shen Tinghe pulled her tightly into his arms from behind, his fluffy head resting on her shoulder and neck.

Lin Qingtong tried to break free, but only heard Shen Tinghe say one sentence.

"Don't move, let me hold you for a little while..."

Lin Qingtong stopped moving and waited quietly for him to release her.

After a long while, Shen Tinghe's pitiful voice rang out again.

"How could you be so heartless as to withdraw from the cooperation? Do you really see our relationship as just a business partnership?"

"I've followed you for so many years, when will you finally give me a second glance?"

His tone surprisingly carried a hint of pleading and pitifulness, completely different from the decisive and efficient Master Shen he was known to the outside world.

Lin Qingtong immediately softened; she was only responsive to gentle persuasion, not force.

She placed her hand on the back of Shen Tinghe's hand and spoke softly.

"Let's focus on living our lives right now, okay? We can worry about the rest later."

Although Lin Qingtong's words did not seem to offer any opportunity, Shen Tinghe keenly sensed something amiss.

Lin Qingtong must have been tempted, otherwise her attitude would have been absolutely resolute.

Instead of having the mindset of just getting by, like we do now.

A surprised smile immediately appeared on Shen Tinghe's face. He hugged her even tighter and fell into a sweet sleep.

That's good, at least Lin Qingtong was once attracted to him.

The bidding process began quickly, and Lin Qingtong drove there according to the address.

She specially chose a white suit today, with her hair up, looking smart and capable.

When Lin Qingtong stepped into the venue with the tender documents in her hand, almost everyone's eyes couldn't help but fall on her.

Sunlight streamed down from one side, landing at her feet and reflecting a dazzling golden light.

She stood there gracefully, her white suit giving her an air of sanctity that made people hesitant to approach her.

At the same time, her small face, no bigger than a palm, had delicate features, and her red lips, when curved, exuded an irresistible charm.

Standing not far away, Song Kai witnessed this scene and couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart.

Even though he had witnessed Lin Qingtong's beauty before, he still couldn't help but marvel at it when he saw her again.

Lin Qingtong glanced around and, upon spotting Song Kai, approached him in her high heels.

The two found a place to sit down and discussed the details of the bidding meeting.

Song Kai came as a friend this time.

As the two were talking, Lin Qingtong suddenly felt a shadow loom over her. When she looked up, she saw an old acquaintance.

She sighed inwardly, wondering why she kept running into Lin Jiaorui no matter where she went.

At this moment, Lin Jiaorui was also wearing a suit, but with a wide skirt on her lower body.

She looked down at Lin Qingtong, her tone tinged with displeasure.

"Why are you everywhere?"

Lin Qingtong clasped her hands together and retorted without any politeness.

"I should be asking you that. You already have Celebrity Home Furnishings, so why do you still need to buy land?"

Do you have that much money?

Lin Jiaorui stood in front of her and spoke with a cold laugh.

"What does it matter to you whether I have money or not?"

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