Chapter 112 Unwilling to Break Up
Seeing Zhu Jin remain silent, the last glimmer of hope in Shen Shuangmiao's heart was completely extinguished.
Without further hesitation, she abruptly pushed Zhu Jin away.
"Since you're unwilling, then let's end it here!"
Zhu Jin raised his head, his eyes filled with hesitation.
He looked at her, wanting to say something, but Shen Shuangmiao didn't give him another chance.
"Think it through yourself."
She left those five words behind, looked away from Zhu Jin, and quickly departed.
As soon as she stepped outside, she met Fu Xuan's worried gaze.
Shen Shuangmiao was in a state of utter confusion. She shook her head and quickly said, "Let's hurry back and not talk nonsense with this madman."
Fu Xuan wanted to ask, but he slowly exhaled and didn't press the matter further.
He nodded: "Okay, I'll go get the car."
Shen Shuangmiao nodded haphazardly, her mind heavy with worries, wanting only to be alone and sort out the current situation.
However, when she returned and opened the office door, she saw an unexpected figure.
Zhao Mobai didn't lounge lazily on the sofa as usual, but sat upright.
Hearing the door open, he looked up at Shen Shuangmiao, his face expressionless, but his eyes were unusually deep.
"You're back. I've been waiting for you for a long time." His voice was a little hoarse.
Shen Shuangmiao's heart tightened suddenly, a bad premonition rising within her. "Why are you here?"
Zhao Mobai didn't answer her question, but stared at her: "You and Zhu Jin have become partners?"
Shen Shuangmiao was surprised that his information network was so efficient.
She had only just found out herself.
Shen Shuangmiao instantly understood why he was sitting here waiting for her—it was for this matter.
She sat down opposite Zhao Mobai, not avoiding his gaze.
"Yes, but I was completely unaware of it beforehand. The anonymous investor was a setup by him, and I only found out it was him when he showed up today."
Shen Shuangmiao recounted what had kept her in the dark.
Zhao Mobai listened quietly, his face showing no surprise, as if he had already guessed it.
After listening, he twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a self-deprecating smile.
"I see."
Zhao Mobai's eyes were somewhat vacant as he said in a low voice, "This is not your fault. I only have myself to blame for being careless and too eager to succeed. That's why I fell into his trap and ended up like this. It's my own stupidity."
Shen Shuangmiao felt very uncomfortable.
Just then, Zhao Mobai suddenly raised his head and looked straight at Shen Shuangmiao, his eyes filled with a resolute determination.
“Snowy Frost”.
He called her name, his tone unusually solemn.
"Let's break off the engagement."
Shen Shuangmiao was stunned, staring at him in disbelief.
"What did you say?"
Zhao Mobai avoided her gaze and looked out the window. "I said, break off the engagement. I can barely protect myself now, let alone you."
He paused, his tone carrying a weary resignation.
“Since Zhu Jin was able to become your partner in this way, his purpose is obvious. If you stay by my side, he will continue to target you, and your situation will become more difficult. Leaving me may be a better choice for you.”
He spoke these words as if he had used up all his strength, his hands resting on his knees unconsciously clenching, his knuckles turning bluish-white.
Shen Shuangmiao looked at his forced composure, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
She paused for a moment, then shook her head firmly.
"I will not agree."
Zhao Mobai turned his head sharply, looking at her in surprise, his eyes filled with confusion: "Why?"
Shen Shuangmiao met his gaze with an honest look in her eyes.
“When I needed help the most and was most isolated and helpless, you gave me shelter and the opportunity to start my studio again.”
“Now that you’re in trouble, it would be too much for me to immediately break off the engagement and sever ties. I, Shen Shuangmiao, would never do something like kicking someone when they’re down.”
"The engagement must continue, at least in name only."
Zhao Mobai stared at her blankly, seeing the unwavering determination on her face, and felt a long-lost sense of emotion.
He never expected that when he was at his lowest point and everyone was avoiding him, this woman would choose to stay.
Zhao Mobai opened his mouth, but his throat felt like it was blocked by something. He turned his head away to hide his eyes, which were instantly reddening.
Shen Shuangmiao noticed that he seemed about to cry, so she went over and gently patted his shoulder.
"Don't be sad, and don't overthink it. No matter what, don't easily suggest breaking off the engagement."
Zhao Mobai took a deep breath, and when he turned back, he had forcibly restored a calm expression to his face.
"Okay." He said only one word, stood up and straightened his suit.
"I have an appointment with Mr. Li tonight to see if we can secure some cooperation opportunities to relieve some pressure. I'll go and prepare now."
Shen Shuang smiled and said, "Okay, I believe in you."
Zhao Mobai nodded and was about to leave when there was a knock on the office door.
Fu Xuan walked in.
His expression was somewhat solemn. He glanced at Zhao Mobai, then nodded to Shen Shuangmiao.
"Miaomiao, I just received a notification that the large project we've been in contact with has replied. Their manager would like to meet with you tonight to discuss the design concept and cooperation intentions."
He paused, then added in a somewhat complicated tone, "The other party specifically mentioned that Zhu Jin will also be there, as your partner."
Shen Shuangmiao's heart sank suddenly.
really.
Zhu Jin would not let go of any opportunity to be with her.
Zhao Mobai stopped in his tracks the moment he was about to leave.
He turned around, his gaze sweeping across Shen Shuangmiao and Fu Xuan's faces, and instantly understood the key to their situation.
Zhao Mobai didn't hesitate for a moment; he immediately put aside his original plan to seek other cooperation opportunities.
"I'll go too."
Shen Shuangmiao was stunned for a moment.
She looked at Zhao Mobai, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "You're going over?"
"I'll postpone my social engagements until tomorrow," Zhao Mobai said with an unwavering determination. "I'll go with you tonight."
Shen Shuangmiao fell silent.
She was afraid that Zhao Mobai and Zhu Jin might have some kind of conflict.
But now, she couldn't very well refuse Zhao Mobai.
Seeing this, Fu Xuan chuckled and smoothed things over: "Alright, alright, just let President Zhao go with you, so that Zhu Jin won't bother you. Besides, he's your fiancé, so it's fine if he goes."
Shen Shuangmiao glanced at Zhao Mobai, somewhat helplessly.
"It's not that I think it's inappropriate for him to go. It's just that I'm worried about the people who will be there..."
She didn't say what she was about to say, but everyone else understood.
Zhao Mobai is now in a state of disgrace, and everyone in the industry is kicking him while he's down.
If he goes there, he'll definitely have to be mindful of how others perceive him.
Zhao Mobai was once a prodigy, someone who could fight Zhu Jin to a standstill.
It's definitely hard to accept that things have turned out this way; there's a sense of loss.
Seeing this, Zhao Mobai gave her a deep look.
"Don't worry about me. I'm not that fragile. Just do as I say."
Seeing that he insisted on going together, Shen Shuangmiao had no choice but to nod.
"Okay, I understand. Let's go together then."
night.
The three of them went to their destination together.
The partners have arrived, and Zhu Jin is among them.
As soon as they arrived, everyone's eyes turned to them.
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