Chapter 109 What do you have to compete with me with? (Bonus Chapter)

Although Shen Jingni didn't want to disturb everyone's rest, she knew that she would inevitably alert Xie Jiqing and Lin Letang no matter what.

After the doctor left, Zhao Zonglan stood outside the door smoking.

During this period, he had someone keep an eye on her diet, and there were no mistakes. Recently, the little one has also been taking her medicine on time, and her health condition has improved a lot compared to before.

Tonight I suddenly had a stomachache, which means I ate something I shouldn't have.

Chang An hurried over to report: "Sir, I've inquired. This afternoon, Miss Shen ate the ice cream made by Young Master Hengzhou."

Zhao Zonglan frowned unhappily, a shadow falling over his deep eyes.

It's that little brat again.

It hasn't calmed down yet.

Zhao Zonglan never took these so-called rivals in love seriously because they posed no threat whatsoever.

This Xie family brat keeps coming to get in my way. I didn't do anything to him before because of Xie Chengsui, but now he's gone too far, so there's no need to show him any mercy.

He coldly ordered Chang An, "Summon Xie Chengsui and Xie Hengzhou to see me."

After saying that, he stubbed out his cigarette, turned around, and went inside.

Shen Jingni had just taken her medicine and was sitting obediently on the bed, wearing a light blue fluffy pajama, with her head drooping.

She felt a little guilty.

Even without Zhao Zonglan saying anything, he knew he was wrong.

It's all because of greed.

It happened so late at night, and it disturbed so many people.

Zhao Zonglan stood before her, his gaze calm. "You know you were wrong?"

Shen Jingni slowly raised her head and looked at him: "Hmm."

Although Zhao Zonglan hoped that she could be more sensible at times, looking at her listless and guilty appearance, a very absurd idea suddenly popped into his head.

If being sensible means being unhappy, then she doesn't need to be sensible.

He still prefers to see her vibrant and radiant.

Zhao Zonglan pulled the person in front of him into his arms, his tone softening slightly, "Once you're feeling better, you can eat whatever you want. But you need to avoid certain foods right now, okay?"

Shen Jingni hugged his waist and obediently replied, "I know."

He knew the little one felt guilty, so he patted her head again. "You didn't disturb them. I was the one who called them. Don't overthink it."

Hearing Zhao Zonglan say that, Shen Jingni felt much better.

They even had the nerve to turn the tables and say, "It's all your fault!"

Zhao Zonglan smiled helplessly and coaxed her, "Yes, it's my fault."

——

Xie Chengsui was actually still awake.

He sat on the sofa in the room, the cigarette in his hand already mostly burned out.

Su Chan sat opposite him, nervously picking at her fingers, feeling very sad.

Just now, Xie Chengsui said he would take her back to school tomorrow.

This means that their relationship is probably coming to an end.

Xie Chengsui took a drag of his cigarette, his tone as casual as ever, "I've had two properties purchased in Beijing and your hometown, and I've also transferred some money to you. That should ensure you have no worries for the rest of your life."

"No, I don't want those..."

Su Chan suddenly lost control of her emotions, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Suddenly, she knelt down at his feet, frantically trying to unbuckle his belt. "Third Master, I've made progress lately, please don't abandon me, I beg you..."

Xie Chengsui sighed helplessly.

He grasped her wrist and said calmly, "You don't need to do these things anymore."

"Get up and have a chat with me."

Because of her emotional breakdown, Su Chan's hands were still trembling, but she could only obey and slowly stand up.

Su Chan is a girl who doesn't talk much, but she is smart and tactful.

That was the reason Xie Chengsui took a liking to her in the first place.

But in the end, she was too young and couldn't guard her heart.

He stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray. "You should have known before you came with me that I'm a womanizer and don't need love."

"Just like my two sisters-in-law said, you're still young, and there's no point in putting your heart into me."

Su Chan shook her head, her voice trembling with tears, and said, "I don't want an ending, Third Master, I just want to stay with you."

She never dared to hope that Xie Chengsui would marry her; she just wanted to stay by his side, even if it meant sharing him with someone else.

“Oh, silly girl,” Xie Chengsui looked up at the ceiling and chuckled, “What future do you have with me?”

He didn't want to talk about these things anymore, so he changed the subject and asked her, "You're graduating this summer, right?"

"Um."

What do you want to do after graduation?

Su Chan's tears fell even harder; she could barely speak, only shaking her head repeatedly.

It was just a casual chat, and Xie Chengsui didn't force her to answer.

He just looked at her, trying to make his tone sound less heartless, "If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can call Guanglin, and he will help you solve it."

That was all Xie Chengsui could give her.

At this moment, Guanglin's voice rang out from the outer room: "Young Master, Mr. Zhao requests that you and Young Master Hengzhou come over."

Upon hearing this, Xie Chengsui knew that Xie Hengzhou had gotten him into trouble again.

He stood up with a headache, glanced at Su Chan who was still crying, and said, "Rest. I'll take you home tomorrow."

As Su Chan watched his retreating figure, she finally couldn't hold back and burst into tears.

Guanglin had seen too many scenes like this before, and was no longer surprised.

Xie Chengsui expressionlessly removed the silver ring from his index finger and, without turning his head, tossed it directly to Guanglin behind him.

"It's been dealt with."

"yes."

Perhaps Xie Chengsui had a brief interest in or fondness for Su Chan; he was willing to pamper her and give her what he could.

However, this period of time was too short.

It's so short that he could never be moved.

Perhaps occasionally, he would envy Zhao Zonglan.

But that was only for a moment.

In Xie Chengsui's world, there is no need for love.

——

This was the first time Xie Hengzhou had faced Zhao Zonglan alone.

When he came, his third uncle told him to speak properly and to apologize sincerely.

But Xie Hengzhou was a stubborn man, and he felt that the only mistake he made was giving Shen Jingni a bowl of ice.

Even if an apology is to be issued, it should be directed at the person in question, not Zhao Zonglan.

Zhao Zonglan slumped lazily into the sofa, opened his eyes, and looked at Xie Hengzhou standing in front of him with a cold expression.

"You're still standing here unharmed because Xie Chengsui begged me for half an hour."

Hearing him say this, Xie Hengzhou was somewhat shocked. His third uncle actually went to protect him...

"Mr. Zhao, I was wrong about what happened this afternoon. I will apologize to Miss Shen tomorrow."

Zhao Zonglan's voice was cold. "I will never let you see her again."

"Why should I?" Xie Hengzhou was clearly getting anxious and blurted out instinctively, "Even if you're a couple, you can't restrict her freedom to make friends."

“Friends?” Zhao Zonglan narrowed his eyes, as if he had heard a joke: “I heard you’re twenty-four, and you don’t even dare to be honest about your own feelings? How childish.”

Xie Hengzhou clenched his fists. "Yes, I like Miss Shen, but so what?"

"She has the right to be liked."

As he spoke, he sneered, "But Mr. Zhao, you've been using your status to suppress and threaten me. Are you so afraid of me competing with you?"

Zhao Zonglan frowned slightly and coldly uttered a single word: "Afraid?"

He scoffed, "Xie Hengzhou, what makes you think you can compete with me?"

"Money? Appearance? Power? Status? Or...age?"

Zhao Zonglan stood up, his tall and imposing figure exuding a powerful aura. His tone was calm: "Unfortunately, youth is not an advantage for me."

"You're young, which means you don't have enough experience or resources to pamper and protect her."

"I can make her climb over everything I have to get to the top, can you?"

"As the heir of the Xie family, you yourself are still struggling to grow and are barely able to take care of yourself. What can you possibly offer?"

"A bowl of ice cream that gave her a stomachache?"

Xie Hengzhou clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white and the veins on the back of his hands bulged. His eyes were bloodshot, but he still stubbornly said, "When I get to your age, I'm not necessarily worse than you."

Anyone who hears this statement would find it childish and laughable.

Zhao Zonglan chuckled, his tone calm: "If I give you another twenty years, can you make the Xie family's Shengtai as famous as Jingyao?"

Xie Hengzhou fell silent.

Because it's highly unlikely that it can be done.

Zhao Zonglan felt there was no need to continue the conversation.

He was only going to such lengths to save face for Xie Chengsui, but now he's too lazy to say anything more.

“Go back to London and stay put. If you come here again and get in my way, the Xie family can find a new heir.”