Chapter 106 We Have the Final Say

"Misunderstanding? You mean you didn't give me the eye contact to cooperate just now?"

Shen Xingzhi curled the corners of his lips coldly, his eyes were as cold as frost, and a half-smile flickered in his eyes, like broken ice ridges, sharp and cold.

"No, thank you for your help, Senior."

Ren Limeng seemed not to notice the cold undercurrent in Shen Xingzhi's eyes. Her dimples were filled with sincere gratitude as she spoke to herself, "Senior, we are so familiar with each other. It's just a small favor. I thought you were broad-minded and wouldn't think too much of it."

Shen Xingzhi reasonably suspected that Ren Limeng was fussy about his yin and yang, but when did they become familiar with each other?

"Ren Limeng, do you have the final say on our relationship?"

The corners of Shen Xingzhi's mouth were tightly pursed into a straight line, his expression was stern, and his eyes were like lightning, shooting straight at Ren Limeng who remained calm.

"We have the final say."

Ren Limeng spoke softly, raising her head and leaning forward. "Besides, Senior, you've always had the final say in our relationship since many years ago."

The light tone was so flat without a trace of ripples, but Shen Xingzhi couldn't help but lower his eyes. He could inexplicably hear the endless emotions hidden in the words of the person in front of him.

That was a past event in which he was always in the wrong.

It was he who suddenly made the decision to divorce after the two of them had already gotten married, ending all the potential relationships between them simply and decisively.

"Li Meng..."

Shen Xingzhi's Adam's apple rolled slightly, his lips moved again and again, and finally he made a complete sound.

Looking at Ren Limeng who still had a smile on her face, Chen Xingzhi didn't know whether she was alluding to this past event out of emotion, on impulse, or... to leave him speechless.

They knew each other tacitly that he was the one who had wronged her back then. Even though many years had passed and she seemed to have no intention of pursuing the matter, he was still a little weak in the face of this matter.

Just like at this moment, even though his expression was still stern, everyone could hear that Shen Xingzhi's voice gradually softened when he spoke.

Ren Limeng straightened her back again, a smile still on her face, and her soft voice was exceptionally crisp and clear, "Senior, I thought you wouldn't mind some of the little things in our relationship...but if you do mind, then I'm sorry, I can trouble someone else next time."

In the previous situation, mentioning Chen Xingzhi's signature in front of Li Chuyue was just a matter of going with the flow, but the person who was going with the flow was not just Chen Xingzhi. Chen Xi and Guan He were also "capable" of doing the job. Although different people had to use different expressions, they ultimately reached the same goal.

Shen Xingzhi is not Ren Limeng's only choice.

Shen Xingzhi naturally understood this truth. What he couldn't understand was Ren Limeng's sudden change of attitude. It seemed far and near, like a colorful bubble floating in the air, which made him at a loss.

But no matter what, his attitude will not change——

"Ren Limeng, you've already said everything you want to say. What else can I say? Say that our relationship is not as good as others?"

Shen Xingzhi gently lowered his eyelids, his expression finally completely calm. His indifferent eyes were like a deep lake, without a trace of ripples. But when he looked at Ren Limeng, there were still faint ripples hidden in the depths of his eyes, but he silently hid them all in his deep eyes.

As a public figure, hiding his emotions has long been a habit ingrained in him. Even as a former student of hosting, he has already mastered the art of keeping a straight face.

At least, all Ren Limeng could see was Shen Xingzhi who quickly regained his composure.

His tense body relaxed slightly, and his posture became straight as a pine tree again. Shen Xingzhi regained his usual laziness and composure, revealing a kind of aloof and cold temperament.

There was always a cold feeling about her, as quiet and attractive as the moon in the water. Even though one knew it might be a waste of time, one still couldn't help but reach out to get closer.

But, at this moment, it just feels unimportant.

We must not fail at the last moment.

"Senior, why do you think so?"

Ren Limeng looked around, and suddenly noticed a figure next to the bathroom. Her eyes narrowed slightly, but the smile on her lips was still just right. Her eyebrows were slightly raised, and her eyes signaled Shen Xingzhi to look in the direction of the bathroom.

"Senior, Hatsuyue has come out too. She seems to be waiting for us there."

"I've seen it a long time ago. Why, school girl, aren't you afraid?"

The deliberately drawn-out address seemed to harbor ill intentions, yet also seemed to be just a slight probing and slight. Ren Limeng looked back at Shen Xingzhi's dark and unfathomable eyes, smiled evasively, and said, "Senior, it's not a good habit to make a lady wait."

Sharp-tongued.

The corners of Shen Xingzhi's indifferent lips inadvertently rose slightly, the smile in his eyes disappeared in an instant, his deep eyes still staring straight at Ren Limeng, no one noticed this subtle emotion.

It was obvious that Ren Limeng had distorted his meaning, but damn it, he inexplicably missed her in his heart at this moment. He hadn't seen such a lively Ren Limeng for a long time.

And all Ren Limeng could see was Chen Xingzhi with a stern face. She lowered her eyes, as if she didn't care at all whether Chen Xingzhi had a blank expression or was pretending to be indifferent.

A little joy surged in her heart, but she suppressed it tightly in her heart, and still had a graceful smile on her face.

In any case, this time she seemed to have found the correct solution to Shen Xingzhi. Finally, the panic in her heart appeared in his eyes for a moment. Perhaps, as Yan Fangshu said, she had to take the initiative.

Time goes back to an hour and a half ago——

After Chen Xingzhi and his group finished rafting, they drove to Mei Dashao Restaurant.

After recording the harmonious interactive chat, the car suddenly became quiet. Chen Xi had closed his eyes and took a nap. After drifting, the guests all looked more or less tired.

Ren Limeng gently rubbed her sore back with her left hand, and took out her cell phone with her right hand.

Yan Fangshu: picture.jpg

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng! Are you and Shen Xingzhi in the same rubber boat?

Yan Fangshu: It takes a hundred years to be able to be on the same boat. What a fate you two have.

Yan Fangshu: The most important question is, are our comrades firm in their stance?

Yan Fangshu: The person in the picture is smiling very cheerfully, but he really looks very happy (dog head)

Ren Limeng: A handsome man accompanies me in rowing boats without spending a penny. Is there any reason for me to be unhappy?

Ren Limeng replied to the message expressionlessly, lowered the anti-spy screen of her phone, and secretly clicked on the picture sent by Yan Fangshu. In the center of the Reuters candid photo was clearly printed the exclusive paparazzi logo, produced by G Agency.

The picture shows her and Shen Xingzhi crossing a rapid. Due to the angle, the two of them seem to be very close to each other, shoulder to shoulder, as if they are a couple being intimate. Apart from the back of Shen Xingzhi's head with thick black hair and his strong arms half-supported in front of her, only her face is full of smiles.

I heard that the paparazzi of G Club can take high-definition love photos across a mountain. The ambiguous atmosphere of a Reuters photo in the scenic area is naturally a piece of cake in front of professionals. Ren Limeng seemed to switch to Weibo in an instant when she thought of something. Sure enough, with just one photo, thanks to Shen Xingzhi's "blessing", she and him were on the hot search for the NNNth time.

Ren Limeng: I regret it, Fangfang, I shouldn’t have been in the same boat with Shen Xingzhi!!!

Yan Fangshu: Did you choose it? Why would you choose Chen Xingzhi? I don’t believe it (tsundere)

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng, even though you were obsessed with Shen Xingzhi's handsome looks back then, you're already over 30. Can you wake up a little? Being handsome can't make you a living! You can't fall into the same river twice! (staring)

Ren Limeng: But Chen Xingzhi relies on his looks to make a living (shame on me)

Ren Limeng: I have been scolded by his fans and have become a trending topic (silence)

Ren Limeng: But I was really forced to join him. He has a big name and can easily manipulate me in front of the camera! (angry)

The dialog box suddenly fell silent for a moment. Ren Limeng switched to the screen and looked through the comments on the top trending searches. They were nothing more than the sarcastic comments of obscure celebrities, and some CP fans who were "deeply disappointed". On the 25th floor, Ren Limeng finally found the first "pertinent" comment from her side.

When can I retire? This photo clearly shows Chen Xingzhi actively moving forward. Can everyone please let the picture speak for itself and stop imagining things? Ren Limeng is just smiling for business, isn't that how all hosts smile? Her body language is leaning back, okay?!

Ren Limeng silently clicked "like" with her secondary account. After reading the speech, she felt that she wanted to remember this lovely "little fan" firmly. When she looked up and saw the iconic name and the exactly same IP address, she finally noticed that it was Yan Fangshu who also had a secondary account.

Yan Fangshu: Mengmeng, are you sure you are completely unwilling?

Yan Fangshu: Were you passive during the recording?

In just a few words, Yan Fangshu's message came out very slowly.

Yan Fangshu: After reading the first episode and watching Reuters, why do I feel that you indulge him?

Yan Fangshu: Don't be so quick to deny it. Just think about your usual work attitude. How can Chen Xingzhi control you? Is it just based on your rank? When will this thing ever constrain you?

Yan Fangshu: This is not the Ren Limeng I am familiar with.

Looking at the silent phone screen, Ren Limeng quickly typed a line of words and then quickly deleted it. Her fair fingers lightly hovered over the keyboard, like an indecisive butterfly, hovering repeatedly and unwilling to land.

In the camera shot in the car, Ren Limeng lowered her eyes calmly and peacefully, with no abnormality in her expression. But perhaps only Ren Limeng herself could feel that at this moment her thoughts were raging in her heart like a strong wind, and she couldn't calm down.

She...indulges Shen Xingzhi?

How is that possible!

But......

Looking back recently, she seems to have been very passive, but the word "passive" has not appeared in her dictionary for many years. Whether she chose to pursue a doctorate in a professional field, joined the Orange platform, or resolutely came to "Shan Hai", every step she took was decisive enough and she never lost control.

For many years, she had rarely been so indecisive, and she found countless seemingly logical reasons for herself, but she forgot that excuses seemed to be self-evident.

Just like now, she still couldn't help but find excuses for herself.

Ren Limeng: Fangfang, maybe I just am not used to being on reality shows.