Chapter 11 It's not easy to make money from capitalists.

When Shen Zhen woke up, it was still dark. She was a little dazed and nestled in Yu Shu's arms, her long legs crossed. The scene was ambiguous and full of desire, making her blush and her heart race.

Shen Zhen nestled quietly into Yu Shu's arms. Yu Shu's fresh, cool scent made her feel safe, as clean and pleasant as it had been years ago. Shen Zhen dared not think about the reasons Yu Shu had explained to her last night; she was afraid of revealing her feelings, afraid that she was just imagining things, after all, she had hurt Yu Shu so much. Every day she stayed by Yu Shu's side added to her reluctance to part. If she truly waited until Yu Shu grew tired of her, Shen Zhen only hoped that she would at least be treated with dignity.

"Ah Shu, when will you let me go?" Shen Zhen asked softly. Yu Shu remained motionless, breathing heavily, and did not respond.

After snuggling in bed for a while, Shen Zhen quietly lifted the covers and went to the kitchen to make breakfast. Yu Shu has a sensitive stomach, so she needed to make sure she ate on time. Tuan Tuan also needed to finish breakfast before going to school.

After Shen Zhen left, Yu Shu opened her dark eyes behind her. Her eyes were slightly dark, filled with pain, and a bitter smile appeared on her lips. "Do you really want to leave me like that? Even if I try my best to keep you by my side, it won't work?"

Chen Zhen was busy in the kitchen, adding a touch of warmth and life to the large villa.

"Oh dear, Miss Shen, go back to sleep for a while. Get these ready for me." Seeing Shen Zhen busy in the kitchen, Zhang Ma immediately came over to push her out.

Shen Zhen smiled and put down what she was holding. "Aunt Zhang, I'll go wake Yu Shu and Tuan Tuan up. Please keep an eye on the porridge."

"Okay, don't worry."

Shen Zhen pushed open the door, gently patted Yu Shu's back, and softly called out, "Yu Shu, wake up."

Cold sweat beaded on Yu Shu's forehead, her lips were pale, and she sat up, clutching her stomach. Her usually cool eyes were narrowed in pain, revealing a pitiful and broken look.

"Ah Shu, what's wrong? Is your stomach hurting again?"

Shen Zhen nervously half-squatted in front of her, held her hand, her eyes full of concern and heartache.

Yu Shu turned her head away, coldly withdrew her hand, and said stiffly, "It's nothing, just take some medicine."

Shen Zhen paused for a moment, her eyes dimming. She had overstepped her bounds. Last night's joy and intimacy seemed like an illusion; today, Yu Shu was cold and indifferent again.

Shen Zhen silently went to get the medicine and handed it to her, saying, "Take your medicine and come down for breakfast. I made breakfast for you."

Yu Shu took the medicine without looking at her, her whole being exuding a barely concealed anger.

Shen Zhen felt a little embarrassed, not understanding why Yu Shu was unhappy so early in the morning. She sighed inwardly; Yu Shu was so unpredictable these days. Was it because she had gotten up early?

Shen Zhen couldn't figure it out, so she pointed to the door and said awkwardly, "Um... I'll go wake Tuantuan up."

Yu Shu watched Shen Zhen's retreating figure, her knuckles turning white as she gripped the blanket, and said coldly, "Shen Zhen, you'd better stay obediently by my side."

Shen Zhen paused, nodded with her back to her, and said with a wry smile, "Yeah, I'll wait for you."

Yu Shu frowned, staring at the doorway, feeling inexplicably irritated. Was she going to wait for her? Shen Zhen, did you really want to leave me that badly?

When Yu Shu came downstairs, Tuan Tuan was sitting obediently at the dining table. Chen Zhen was braiding her hair into pigtails while saying, "Tuan Tuan, you put your water bottle in your schoolbag. Remember to drink water at school."

Tuantuan, swinging her short little legs, said in a childish voice, "Mommy, you're so long-winded."

Shen Zhen smiled and gently patted Tuan Tuan's little head. "Little rascal, you're even criticizing me now! Eat your breakfast, and Mom will take you to school after you finish."

Sunlight shone on Shen Zhen's face, gentle and serene, a relaxed look that Yu Shu hadn't seen in a long time. Shen Zhen's smile was so bright it hurt Yu Shu's eyes; she wished that smile was meant for her.

Yu Shu sat down at the dining table with a cold face. Tuan Tuan's eyes lit up when she saw her, and she immediately said familiarly, "Good morning, Auntie Photo."

Yu Shu was a little confused, "The photo auntie?"

Before Tuantuan could speak, Shen Zhen covered her mouth and whispered, "Don't talk nonsense, eat breakfast quickly, or you'll be late for school!"

Shen Zhen chuckled dryly at Yu Shu, "Yu Shu, you should eat too, it's all warming for the stomach, hehe."

Yu Shu glanced at her indifferently, tossed the car keys to Shen Zhen, and said coldly, "You can use the car. Use it to drive me to and from get off work from now on."

Shen Zhen clutched the car keys, a wry smile on her face. Warming the bed and cooking wasn't enough; she'd have to be a driver too. Capitalists knew how to exploit people.

After dropping Tuantuan off, Shen Zhen rushed back, but Yu Shu said she wasn't feeling well and wouldn't be going to the company, instead working from home. Shen Zhen could only stare blankly as she expressionlessly went into the study and never came out again.

Shen Zhen touched her nose, unable to figure out what she had done to offend her. She was perfectly fine last night, so how did she end up like this after just one night's sleep?

Yu Shu didn't come out until noon, and Shen Zhen didn't dare to disturb her. She just kept writing quietly, because she couldn't give up her craft to support herself when Yu Shu got tired of it.

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Chu Chu came downstairs yawning around noon and saw Shen Zhen in the living room, her long hair tied up, typing away on the keyboard. Her slender fingers flew across the black keyboard, and her profile was clear and gentle.

Chu Chu leaned casually against the armrest, scrutinizing Shen Zhen. Tsk tsk, no wonder Gu Yushu couldn't forget her; she truly was a beauty! But as Yushu's cousin, she couldn't feel any affection for her. Chu Chu always felt that Shen Zhen was toying with Yushu's feelings and was after her money.

Chu Chu tossed her long hair, raised her head, and swayed her hips as she walked up to Chen Zhen, saying in a sarcastic tone, "Oh my, it's good to be shameless! You take the money and abandon someone else, and then you can move into their house as if nothing happened."

Shen Zhen sighed. It really wasn't easy making money from capitalists. The person in charge was giving her the cold shoulder, and now the person's sister was causing trouble too.

Shen Zhen stood up, pursed her lips, and said ingratiatingly, "Are you hungry? There's some food in the kitchen, shall I get it for you?"

Chu Chu clicked her tongue and leaned in to hook her arm around Chen Zhen's neck. "What are you up to? Are you short of money again? Sister Shu almost lost her life because of you back then, what are you planning to do this time?"

Shen Zhen closed the laptop, lowered her eyelashes, and remained silent. Chu Chu was Yu Shu's cousin, and it was indeed she who took the money and left back then; she had no reason to blame others for saying such things about her now.

Chu Chu shoved Chen Zhen hard. "What? Are you mute?"

Caught off guard by the sudden force, Shen Zhen stumbled backward, her arm slamming heavily against the corner of the table, the pain almost bringing tears to her eyes.

Chu Chu was taken aback, not expecting Shen Zhen to actually fall. She exclaimed, "Hey, hey, hey, stop pretending! You green tea! Are you going to tell Sister Shu on us?!"

Shen Zhen rubbed her arm and got up, looking at her with teary eyes, and whispered, "Don't shout, don't shout, A-Shu is in the study."

Chu Chu glared at her. "Who wants your fake kindness! Don't think that will change my opinion of you! Humph!"

When Zhang Ma heard the noise, she ran over. In the summer, people wear very little clothing, and the bluish-purple bruises on Shen Zhen's fair arms looked quite alarming.

"Oh dear, my little darling, what happened?" Zhang Ma pulled on Shen Zhen's arm with heartache. Zhang Ma knew how much Shen Zhen cherished Xiao Shu. If Miss Chu Chu saw this, she would definitely be in trouble.

"What's wrong?" Yu Shu's indifferent voice came from upstairs, tinged with a hint of impatience.

Chu Chu chuckled dryly twice, "Um..."

Yu Shu came downstairs, her gaze falling on Shen Zhen's arm, a hint of anger flashing in her dark eyes. "What happened?"