Chapter 51 Tie up that sentimental scumbag (2)

“Boss Shen, there is a lady named Chen downstairs who wants to meet with you. It was ordered by Boss Shen.”

Shen Zhuoyuan frowned, remembering the long string of voice messages his mother sent him last night when he got home. He didn't really listen to them, but he caught a glimpse of a photo in it. It was a photo of a girl. Thinking of this, he softly "tsk" and waved to Li Ziyan, "Where is she now?"

"I have already asked someone to take Miss Chen to the reception room."

"Take me there."

"yes."

Li Ziyan remained calm and followed Shen Zhuoyuan to the reception room. When they arrived at the reception room, Li Ziyan motioned Xiaolin to go downstairs and prepare snacks and tea and put them on the table.

In the reception room, Shen Zhuoyuan and Miss Chen were standing on each side, confronting each other. It was obviously the first time the two of them met, and before they had any communication, the atmosphere in the space seemed to have begun to stagnate.

"Miss Chen, I wonder what brings you here this time." Shen Zhuoyuan spoke first. He is a person with a strong desire for control. He wants to take the initiative in almost everything that passes through his hands.

The other party was obviously stunned for a moment. After all, she thought that the other party at least knew his identity and the purpose of her coming.

"Mr. Shen, there's no need to play dumb. I'm sure your parents have told you about this." Chen Mengzhu snorted softly, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. The rich but not pungent aroma of tea immediately permeated her heart. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. It seemed that the person who made the tea was an expert. "My company and yours are going to cooperate, and it's a long-term cooperation. So during this period of time, our two families will be getting married, and naturally you and I will be the representatives."

In reality, marriage alliances were not uncommon among aristocratic families, with many companies and aristocratic families using them as a means to ensure the smooth and successful completion of their collaborations. There were indeed cases of true love being successfully united through marriages, but such cases were rare, with most people simply going their separate ways during the marriage period.

"Humph, Miss Chen, you really look down on our company and my character. I don't think there is anything I can only achieve through marriage."

Chen Mengzhu did not seem dissatisfied with the other party's ungentlemanly reply. Instead, she gently stroked her hair and raised a smile.

"Mr. Shen, please rest assured. I don't mean to insult you. It's just that this matter was decided by both our parents. As children, we naturally have to maintain their face and follow their arrangements. Of course, I came here this time to discuss this matter with you." Chen Mengzhu's expression became much more serious, but what she said surprised Li Ziyan who was standing beside her. "Don't worry, I have no desire for the Shen family's property, so after the marriage, I will not ask you to do anything as your fiancée. Naturally, there is no need to drive away your beautiful women. After the cooperation is over, we will naturally cancel the engagement. How about it?"

These words actually surprised Shen Zhuoyuan a little. After all, the person who could say such words was really not simple.

An unknown transaction was decided in this reception room. When Li Ziyan came out to see Chen Mengzhu off, his mind was not so calm.

"This is a bit strange, 007. Please help me investigate Miss Chen's background. I don't think she is that simple."

"Yes...it's not as complicated as you think. This Miss Chen has a boyfriend she's been dating for eight years. His family background isn't as good as Shen Zhuoyuan's, but he's very talented and they have a very good relationship. Her boyfriend is currently starting a company and is very successful. I guess she wants to use this arranged marriage as a cover to buy him time until the arranged marriage is dissolved, and then bring him to her parents openly."

Li Ziyan nodded. Indeed, with a boyfriend like that, she naturally wouldn't think Shen Zhuoyuan was any good. After all, his romantic anecdotes had long been rumored among the upper class. Two familiar figures and their affectionate eyes flashed through her mind. Although the image was too blurry, it still made Li Ziyan's heart twitch and ache.

Rubbing his chest, Li Ziyan frowned slightly and pursed his lips unconsciously. He lowered his head slightly and did not notice that his expression had been reflected by the elevator door.

Shen Zhuoyuan had noticed something was wrong with Li Ziyan from the beginning. Now, seeing that he looked "uncomfortable and jealous", the thought in his mind seemed to be confirmed. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and his dissatisfaction with the inexplicable marriage also dissipated.

6 p.m.

"Zhuo Yuan, you're really young and promising. Your company is developing very well. I heard that you even acquired that piece of land in the north of the city a few days ago." Li Yuan from Yuanjiang Group took a sip of wine, hugging the club staff and smiling ostentatiously. "And I heard from the Chen family that your two families' marriage is really a blessing in disguise."

"Mr. Li is well-informed."

Shen Zhuoyuan responded with a perfunctory attitude, but no one in the room seemed to hear the giggling. Only Li Ziyan stood aside, seeing Shen Zhuoyuan's emotions and thoughts clearly.

But that person just now really doesn't know how to speak, and what he said only made people feel annoyed.

"Boss Chen, why is it so quiet around you today? Do you want us to call a few girls to come and talk to you? It can't be that because of the upcoming marriage, Boss Chen has decided to keep himself clean, right?"

Shen Zhuoyuan took a puff of his cigarette and blew out some thick smoke rings, his expression somewhat disdainful.

"As long as Mr. Wang is having fun, Mr. Li, please toast Mr. Wang for me. Thank you for your kindness."

"Yes." Li Ziyan sighed, filled a glass of wine for himself, walked to Mr. Wang's side, and just as he raised the glass in his hand, his wrist was pressed down by the other party, who pinched it twice secretly, and put his thumb into his wrist, stroking it gently.

Li Ziyan felt numb all over from the disgusting touch. He struggled slightly, took his hand back, and placed it on the side of his body.

"Hey, Mr. Shen, I have something good to show you," Mr. Wang patted the girl's shoulder, and she immediately got up from him and walked out of the private room. Not long after, the door of the private room opened again, and a thin but handsome boy in a shirt walked in. "I paid a high price for this treasure, Mr. Shen, I'm going to give it to you first."

Following Mr. Wang's words, everyone's gaze in the middle focused on the boy, including Shen Zhuoyuan and Li Ziyan.

Li Ziyan is not a fool, and he understood what the man said clearly. He naturally knew what he bought this boy for, but he didn't expect that this man would be so unscrupulous.

"Mr. Shen," the boy received Mr. Wang's instructions, walked around the coffee table, walked carefully to Shen Zhuoyuan's side, and poured a glass of wine for him, "Mr. Shen, I toast you a glass."

He then drank the wine in the glass, but the person in front of him still sat there motionless, without any response.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Wang. However, I, Shen, am not lucky enough to enjoy this beauty."

"Hahaha, Mr. Shen, please don't be polite to Mr. Wang. I asked Mr. Wang for this beauty many times before, but Mr. Wang never gave it to me."

The other people in the private room also joined in the booing, but Shen Zhuoyuan smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes, as if it was filled with hidden viciousness. He beckoned to Li Ziyan, who was standing next to Mr. Wang, and said, "She may be beautiful, but she is not to my taste. Thank you for your kindness. I have something else to do, so I will take my leave first."