Chapter 6 She was actually not qualified
As they were talking, Shen Jingsi, dressed in a million-dollar custom-made suit, appeared at the entrance of the boutique.
His hair was slicked back, his hands were tucked in his pockets, and he walked with a languid gait, followed by a long line of subordinates.
His sudden arrival surprised everyone, especially Madam Tang, whose face darkened instantly after being rebuked.
"You silly child, I'm talking to you, how can you be so ungrateful and bite the hand that feeds you!"
Shen Jing didn't come in from the store entrance. He stood there with his legs apart and arms crossed, his serious and proper suit unable to hide the nonchalant smile on his lips.
But he was indeed handsome, and with that irresistible roguish charm that even a suit couldn't hide, his smile was even more captivating, making several saleswomen standing not far from him stare.
"Not at all, I'm just worried about your brother Tang. I heard he's already been to every eligible girl around Beijing. It's true that it's hard to find someone with a crooked mouth and eyes. Do you need my help, my dear nephew?"
The fact that her son had suffered a stroke after drinking and was still unmarried was Mrs. Tang's lifeline. Her face turned ashen with anger, and she was speechless.
Mrs. Lin, standing beside her, felt indignant and glanced at her sideways, saying, "Xiao Si, are you saying this because you heard us say bad things about that girl and you're upset and trying to defend her?"
He then pulled Duan Xi'er aside and said, "Let me tell you, our Xiao Xi has been with you for five years. You'd better figure out which side is more important and which side is less important."
Turning his gaze to Duan Xi'er, who was looking at him expectantly, Shen Jingsi chuckled, "Madam Lin, you still have the energy to worry about our family?"
He slowly straightened up, walked over, and as Duan Xi'er looked up, he pulled her over, patted her head, and said, "So that's why you're so nosy and meddlesome. You've been influenced by your surroundings."
Regardless of the meaning of those words, the tone was gentle. To onlookers, the way he bent down and tilted his head to talk to the woman at eye level was so charming and captivating.
Duan Xi'er secretly glared at him. These were all her mother's close friends; how could she possibly offer her opinions?
Mrs. Lin couldn't stand it anymore, "Shen Jingsi! You're utterly outrageous!"
Isn't this clearly calling them gossipy old women?
“Mrs. Lin, please don’t be angry with him, he just has a sharp tongue…”
Before Duan Xi'er could finish speaking, she was pulled behind her. Shen Jingsi stared directly at Madam Lin. His once affectionate phoenix eyes slowly gathered pressure, revealing a sinister look that sent chills down one's spine.
He was still laughing, laughing wildly and arrogantly, and no one could do anything about his scoundrelly behavior.
"Whether I, Shen Jingsi, have wronged anyone or been wronged by anyone is none of the business of outsiders. Mrs. Lin, since you are so concerned, go and manage your brother Lin."
He even crossed his arms and leaned forward, asking, "Have my nephews and nieces' household registrations been settled? Do you need my help, my dear nephew, to get them into Shen's international school?"
It's no secret that Raymond Lam, the eldest son of the Lam family, has illegitimate children all over Beijing, but most people just keep it to themselves.
Being so bluntly singled out in public was unbearable for Mrs. Lin. She covered her chest with one hand, stammered for a while, and then collapsed onto the sofa.
Ouch!
Mrs. Shen, who was nearby, quickly went over to check on him. "Mrs. Lin, you all know that my son has been like this since he was little. His father and I can't argue with him. He's still young, so please don't take it to heart."
"Is someone over twenty, tall and strong, still considered young?!" Madam Tang exclaimed angrily!
"To be precise, I just turned thirty this year, I'm 1.88 meters tall and weigh exactly 70 kilograms, I'm not small at all."
These words were spoken by Shen Jingsi. As he spoke, he took off his suit jacket, tossed it to his assistant behind him, and unbuttoned his left hand, which wore a wide pinky ring, while slowly rolling up the cuffs of his black shirt.
He pulled Duan Xi'er to his side again, leaning his elbow on her shoulder like a good brother, "Your dear mother is furious, aren't you going to call an ambulance?"
Seeing his reckless behavior, Duan Xi'er was helpless and speechless. She knocked the hand off her shoulder and went over to comfort the two ladies.
After dawdling for a while, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law finally smiled and saw the person off, one on each side.
Before leaving, the women, still breathing heavily, threatened to tell Duan Xi'er's mother about it.
Shen Jingsi doesn't care who he tells. He's not afraid of his own parents, so why would he be afraid of an outsider?
He left behind a group of marketing executives waiting outside, casually sat down on the sofa, crossed his legs, and started fiddling with his pinky ring.
After the play ended, Lu Zhenyu came out with a shirt in her hand and went straight to the cashier. "Do you have size 41 for this? If so, please wrap it up for me."
The salesperson immediately took the clothes, saying, "Please wait a moment."
The 41 yards jolted someone's droopy eyelids. Just as Shen Jingsi was about to look, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law returned, chatting and laughing.
Just as Duan Xi'er was about to attack Shen Jingsi, she saw Lu Zhenyu standing in front of the cashier and walked over.
“Sister Zhenzhen, don’t take what the two mothers said to heart. We all know that you and your brother-in-law are truly in love, and you wouldn’t be that kind of person.”
True love.
Heh, Shen Jingsi laughed.
Lu Zhenyu overheard every word of those conversations from behind, so nothing really happened.
If we cared that much, we wouldn't be able to live anymore.
She gave a slight smile and said, "It's nothing."
After secretly nudging her son twice, Chen's mother came over and, feeling guilty, pulled Lu Zhenyu into her arms.
"Zhenzhen, Mom doesn't think you look too well. How about we stop shopping and have the manager pick out some new seasonal items and send them over another day? Then we can go home and Mom will cook you something delicious."
"Would you feel better if someone made a veiled insult about you?"
Shen Jingsi suddenly spoke up, his tone clearly displeased, yet it was unclear who he was addressing, or rather, it seemed like an indiscriminate attack.
With her right hand supporting her on the sofa, she slowly stood up, her movements deliberate. "You can't even protect your mother when you bring someone out? You can't even win a 2v2 match. From now on, when you go out, just put your Zhenzhen in a safe and push it around. That thing is more reliable than the two of you."
The fact that Shen's mother was speechless after being rebuked was indeed due to her oversight.
Who would have thought that a perfectly pleasant stroll down the street would lead to two unlucky encounters?
If it weren't for the fact that Mrs. Duan and they were close friends, she would never have associated with this group in the past.
She may be a wealthy lady from high society, but strip away the facade and she might not be as good as a shrew from the countryside.
Noticing that Shen Jingsi's steps were noticeably slower as he walked towards her while talking, Duan Xi'er quickly went to meet him, "Are you feeling unwell again?"
Both his words and gazes were directed at the leg he had injured in the car accident. Over the past five years, after more than ten reconstructive surgeries and rehabilitation training, it is now no different from a normal person's leg.
But only those close to him know that the current Shenjingsi cannot walk for long periods of time, cannot be subjected to gravity, cannot be jostled, and is even more uncomfortable in rainy weather.
Lu Zhenyu's eyes silently shifted to that leg, her expression now even more serious than when she had overheard gossip about her.
"You were watching so intently, are you regretting it now?"
The group looked at Shen Jingsi, who had uttered such a nonsensical statement, and then followed his gaze to Lu Zhenyu.
Shen Jingsi's mouth really doesn't spare anyone. He swung his leg, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Did you think I was completely crippled and hopeless back then? Now that you see I'm fine, do you regret marrying that beast Zheng Yaozong too early?"
She did regret it, but what she regretted was why she didn't use the grounds of self-defense to stab him to death when Zheng Yaozong tried to rape her.
So much so that she was the one who kicked and damaged one of his testicles, and Shen Jingsi took all the blame for her.
This gave him another chance to retaliate, almost costing Shen Jingsi his life and leaving him crippled in his right leg.
Thinking of all this, no matter how harsh the man's words were, Lu Zhenyu did not defend herself in the slightest.
No one expected that Chen Jingsi would bring this up in front of so many people, and his attitude was completely different from when he confronted the rich woman for Lu Zhenyu.
Mother Chen's face immediately darkened. "Xiao Si, you're being so outspoken again!"
Shen Jingsi raised an eyebrow at his mother, completely unconcerned.
At this moment, the salesperson brought over the packaged clothes and called out to Lu Zhenyu, who was lost in thought, but Duan Xier took them from her.
Curious, she opened the bag to take a look, chuckled, and took out the clothes on her own.
"I saw this shirt earlier too. I was hesitating whether to buy one for Ah Si, but you beat me to it, Sister Zhenzhen."
Then, with a doting smile, she nudged Lu Zhenyu's shoulder and teased her, "Did you buy this especially for your brother-in-law?"
Someone's face darkened at that moment. Lu Zhenyu noticed it and forced a smile, "I bought it because I liked it."
It wasn't said who it was bought for, but everyone thinks so.
Out of the corner of his eye, someone's tall figure loomed over, snatched the bag from Duan Xi'er's hand, coldly tossed it into Lu Zhenyu's arms, and then reached out to hook his arm around her shoulder.
In an affectionate tone, she said, "Who cares who she bought it for? Didn't she say she was going to buy me clothes? I know the size better than anyone else who can try them on myself."
Duan Xi'er was a little flattered. "You want to try it yourself? Aren't you going to bring your staff to inspect it?"
"I don't care about your little bit of time."
Lu Zhenyu watched the intimate figures walking away, their arms linked, and a bitter smile appeared on her lips.
Of all these things, Chen Jie saw it most clearly.
How could she not know that these two children, who grew up together since childhood, were mutually attracted to each other, and that their feelings for each other had only grown stronger even now?
But there was nothing she could do; she had no choice.
"Zhenzhen?"
Lu Zhenyu looked at Shen's mother, who was walking towards her with a hint of hesitation, and a bitter smile appeared on her lips. She shook her head and said, "Godmother, there are some things I have to say. You don't need to say them."
She understands.
She understands her current identity, understands the Shen family's requirements for choosing a daughter-in-law, and understands even more that if her father hadn't sacrificed himself, she would definitely be the Shen family's future daughter-in-law.
But now that things have come to this, no one has a choice.
Shen Jingsi and Duan Xier were enjoying browsing through luxury stores when they noticed Shen's mother silently approaching. Shen Jingsi, who was tying a new tie, raised an eyebrow.
"Where's your precious Zhenzhen? Did she go back to Los Angeles because she couldn't take the verbal abuse?"
Chen's mother looked at her son. To be honest, if there weren't outsiders present, she would have grabbed him by the ear and given him a good beating.
She was perfectly healthy, but she started spitting out poison as soon as she opened her mouth. She even suspected that the bowls of medicine she drank back then were either pregnancy-preserving drugs or arsenic, which turned her into a little poisonous person by being soaked in amniotic fluid.
Glancing at Duan Xier, who was far away in the clothing section, Chen's mother walked over, tapped his shoulder twice, and said in a low voice, "You, if you keep talking so nonsense, I'll run away from home with Zhenzhen."
Shen Jingsi didn't care at all. "If someone runs away from home, they can stay with their in-laws. Where are you going? The Chen family is basically all dead, isn't they?"
"...Get out!"
Shen Jingsi grinned arrogantly, but after his mother left in a huff, the smile gradually faded until his dark eyes, along with his indifference, plunged back into the abyss of coldness.
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After leaving the mall, Lu Zhenyu did not immediately hail a taxi.
Carrying the shopping bag that Shen Jingsi had just tossed into her arms with a look of disgust, she wandered aimlessly through the chilly autumn streets.
When you pass by trash cans, look at the signs for different types of waste and put your bag in the "non-recyclable" section.
The wind picked up, she tightened her clothes, wrapped her arms around her waist, and walked forward.
After walking a few steps, she turned back, intending to take the bag away, but a ragged old man beat her to it.
The two stopped facing each other. When the old man saw her staring at the bag, he grabbed it tightly into his arms in a domineering manner.
“I saw you throw it away, so what I picked up is mine.”
Lu Zhenyu suddenly realized that she had no right to hold a grudge against anyone at this moment. She came back to retrieve it.
Even when she saw this dress, she pictured Shen Jingsi wearing it, looking as spirited as he was when he was eighteen.
But she understood that it wasn't Shen Jingsi who needed this outfit, because he had a hundred Duan Xi'ers now that he was away from Lu Zhenyu.
But Lu Zhenyu has always only had one Shen Jingsi, both before and now.
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