14: Is your whole body hard, or just your mouth?

What did you want to do with Shang Can today?

"I was originally planning to tell him about the sea sand issue and let him handle it, but I didn't expect..."

"I didn't expect him to completely ignore it."

How did you know?

“I’ve checked. Jiang Dayuan is an old friend of Shang Can. They’ve known each other since they were young. It’s impossible that Shang Can didn’t know about this. There’s no way to get to the bottom of this from him.”

"So what should we do now? Should we use the media to put pressure on Jiang Dayuan?"

"No, spreading public opinion will not benefit Tiancui. People will associate Tiancui with Haisha House, and once the reputation is ruined, no amount of effort will be able to salvage it."

"There's a banquet at Hung Hom tomorrow night, and Gu Yuming, the president of Xinye Group, will be there too. Let's go talk to him. I heard he used to be a tech tycoon, so he's very experienced in dealing with these kinds of things."

"good."

"Don't worry, it's alright." Pei Yanxiu reached out and rubbed Shang Zhi's face. When he looked at her and smiled, she felt a strange sense of security and reassurance, as if everything would really be alright.

[Ah Zhi, does your ankle still hurt?] Shang Zhi received a message from Lu Xingqi when she got home.

Azhi: [It's all over now.]

Xingxing: [I think you need a more comprehensive check-up, what do you think?]

Azhi: [You have a new target, a doctor?] Something's definitely up. There's no such thing as unprovoked concern, not even from a best friend. Shang Zhi quickly realized what was going on.

Star: [Hehe, nothing escapes your notice. You're the best, you'll definitely help me, right?]

Azhi: [Treat me to three meals.]

Star: [No problem!]

"I'm going to see Xingqi tomorrow at noon, and I'll be back in the afternoon to attend the banquet with you. When I get home, I'm going to take a shower and change clothes, then drink a glass of ice water from the fridge at 0 degrees Celsius, then take off my hair drying cap and blow-dry my hair, go to the bathroom, and finally, before going to bed, I'm going to check my social media accounts on my phone." After getting out of the car and into the elevator, Shang Zhi held Pei Yanxiu's hand and mumbled to herself.

"Why are you telling me all this?" Pei Yanxiu raised an eyebrow.

"Old man, didn't you want me to report to you? I'll report to you about everything from eating to drinking from now on, okay?"

Do I need to report to you how many times I go to the restroom in a day? Do I need to report to you how much toilet paper I use in the restroom?

Pei Yanxiu didn't answer in the elevator, only smiled slightly. When they got home and closed the door, Shang Zhi was about to go inside when he suddenly wrapped his iron arm around her waist.

He lifted her up and positioned her on the sofa in a kneeling position.

"What are you doing? Let go of me!"

"You just have to go against me, don't you?" His voice was seductive, and my heart skipped a beat.

"You're so stubborn, I wonder if this part is tough too." Pei Yanxiu's hand rested on Shang Zhi's buttocks, and the repeated slaps caused waves of skin to tremble.

A blush spread from the tip of her buttocks all the way to her ear.

She pressed herself deeper into the sofa, but she could never escape his holding her captive.

"What did you just call me? I didn't hear you clearly, can you say it again?"

"Old..." Shang Zhi hadn't finished speaking when she felt his hand press down.

"Husband, I mean husband."

"Not an old man."

The slap, without a doubt, made her skin turn even redder.

The next second, he tore her clothes open and carried her to the bed. There was a temperature difference between them; Shang Zhi felt that he was several degrees colder than her, and she couldn't help but tremble slightly when she was close to him.

But his movements were quick and forceful, the air grew increasingly scorching, and as he pressed against her, she bit his shoulder, not lightly, leaving a clear mark.

He watched her movements and became even more forceful. Shang Zhi's cheeks flushed crimson, and she gripped the sheets tightly, pleading for mercy.

She wanted to keep biting him, but she was afraid of his even fiercer retaliation...

The two of them stayed up until late at night, and Shang Zhi didn't wake up until almost noon, still feeling sore all over.

When she arrived at the location Lu Xingqi had sent her, it was a private hospital. Lu Xingqi was already waiting for her at the entrance. Upon seeing Shang Zhi, she handed her the coffee she had prepared: "It's a newly opened shop near my house. Try it."

How does it taste?

"I don't know, they all taste the same to me." Shang Zhi smiled at her.

"When we go inside, just keep quiet and do what I say."

"Okay." Shang Zhi came to help Lu Xingqi not just because of sisterly affection, but more because she wanted to be on the front line of gossip.

"Dr. Shi, this is the friend I told you about."

A doctor's profile was displayed in the room: Shi Yuchuan, a young attending orthopedic surgeon. Shang Zhi had heard of this hospital to some extent; it specialized in orthopedics and had a good reputation in the industry.

"Miss Shang, is it? Please sit down, let me take a look at you." Shi Yuchuan was indeed very handsome. The sunlight shone on his face, but his deep brow bones cast a shadow on his eyes. No wonder Lu Xingqi was moved.

"Are you still feeling unwell recently?" Shi Yuchuan examined her carefully, asking questions and taking notes as he went. He also reminded Shang Zhi to take care of herself in the future.

"Dr. Shi, could I add you on WeChat? I think it would be convenient to contact you if anything happens, and if I twist my leg or back someday, I can come to you." When Lu Xingqi spoke to Shi Yuchuan, Shang Zhi felt even more nervous than her.

“Ms. Lu, every doctor in our hospital is very professional. If you need help and I'm not available, you can find another doctor.” Shang Zhi couldn't tell whether Shi Yuchuan was a little dazed or politely declining.

"But I just feel that you're a good doctor, and I trust you more. Often, the treatment results are better when the doctor the patient trusts!"

"Miss Lu is joking. That's all psychological and not scientific."

"Shi Yuchuan, my patience is limited. I'll count to three now, and you'll open your WeChat QR code for me." As soon as Lu Xingqi said this, Shang Zhi and Shi Yuchuan were both stunned. What surprised Shang Zhi even more was that Shi Yuchuan actually obediently did as she was told.

His face was even a little red.

"Alright, Dr. Shi, we'll keep in touch later!" Lu Xingqi's ability to change her expression was top-notch; once she got what she wanted, she instantly switched to a sweet smile, leaving Shang Zhi and Shi Yuchuan both stunned.

"How many months do you plan to stay this time?" Without disturbing the doctor's work, the two left immediately after achieving their goal and went to the dessert shop they had been going to for several years.

"What are you saying? I'm serious this time!"

"You always say you're serious!"

“This time is different, Ah Zhi, it’s really different.”

"Xi Xi!" A male voice interrupted their conversation. Shang Zhi turned her head and her smile froze on her face.

The man in front of her, dressed in a motorcycle outfit, was Pei Wang, Pei Yanxiu's younger brother, the same age as Shang Zhi. Back then, Shang Zhi was young and naive, and she used Pei Wang to annoy Pei Yanxiu. She did get angry, but Pei Wang clung to her like a ghost. From then on, she learned what it meant to invite a god in but not to send him away.

Shang Zhi felt that his dark psychology was very inconsistent with his young and sunny face. She heard that even the Pei family couldn't control him. He did not do anything proper and spent his days hanging out with a group of people who did shady business. The family forbade mentioning him.

"You're back? Why didn't you tell me? Hmm?" Pei Wang didn't care that Shang Zhi was already married to Pei Yanxiu and was his sister-in-law. He took a step forward and tried to hug her, but Shang Zhi slapped his arm away in disgust.

"Can you please stop touching me?"

"What's the rush? It's not like we didn't have sex when we were kids, what's there to be ashamed of?"

"I have something to do, I need to go home." Shang Zhi didn't want to waste words with Pei Wang, so she pulled Lu Xingqi away.