Chapter 118: The Forbidden Zone Rules Are Like Fog, Rain, and Wind
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Shen Kuo organized a semi-entertainment drinking party tonight. He called his cousin to invite him over, saying, "Hey, what are you doing? Come over here later when you're free. Your brothers are looking for you."
The people he was talking about, Lu Keyuan and his group, were older and more experienced than him. Their fathers were all from powerful and influential circles, and their gatherings were not just about eating, drinking, and having fun; they also frequently exchanged resources and information.
Although he hasn't entered the core level of the company yet, he has a senior leader, so even if his future development is bad, it won't be too bad.
He went downstairs, smoked a cigarette at the bottom, and coldly replied with a few words, "I'll be there in a bit."
Seeing that no one was following him out, he opened the car door, got into the driver's seat, and drove to the spacious private club.
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"They're here."
"Where have you been lately?"
"I keep seeing your posts on other people's WeChat Moments. You're always living a life of extravagance, with private jets, private yachts, Richard Mille cars, and a bunch of big-breasted girls in bikinis around you. You must be having the time of your life."
"You went to Tahiti, right?"
"Wow, you've gotten even more handsome, Young Master Shen," Ye Qingchi teased with a smile.
Shen Kuo noticed that no girl had been brought along. Remembering Huang Yutong's complaints to him late at night, he casually remarked, "Still can't get over it?"
Holding Jingyao in his arms, the two had only recently reconciled and felt that no matter how big the problem was, it could be overcome. As long as there was still love, no matter how much they argued or fought, besides, isn't it normal for couples to quarrel?
"I thought you were with Huang Yutong. With your temper, you need someone to take care of you, you know? You need someone to coax and flatter you to make it work. Wen Yining is good-looking, but this relationship is destined not to go far."
Ye Qingchi understood, "No need, this face alone is enough."
The people in the private room greeted him, but he looked rather indifferent and didn't seem to be interested in drinking.
Ye Qingchi gave Shen Kuo a look and gestured to the person on the right side of the sofa. Chen Jiabai was also there, quietly eating the fruit in the fruit plate without saying a word. He and Xia Wei had basically broken up. His family didn't approve and thought he was deliberately making things difficult. Xia Wei's conditions were far inferior to Wen Yining's.
Ye Qingchi: "I forgot about that. They haven't seen each other for a long time. We're keeping them apart now so they can't get together, otherwise they won't talk to each other."
Shen Kuo glanced at it twice and said indifferently, "Is it really that big of a deal? They were just dating for fun. They broke up not long ago, and they've all found new partners."
"It's been like this ever since that fight in front of the police station. Mainly, what he did was really dishonest. Chen Jiabai made it very clear that this is the person he wants to marry in the future,"
"He can do without it, but Shen Yueze can't cheat on him with someone else behind his back. If this happened to you, could you stand it?"
Ye Qingchi felt that it would be fine if it was just a one-night stand, but Chen Jiabai was conservative at heart and didn't do the kind of thing that involves keeping a mistress. He wanted a proper marriage partner, someone he could live a stable life with after marriage.
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Shen Kuo was chatting with someone next to him who was discussing cooperation, "Don't just think about what you can get from me, brother. First, you don't understand exchange, and second, you don't understand human nature."
The man said, "We've been friends for so many years. Now I'm asking you to do me a favor, and you're making all sorts of excuses. I've realized you're not just any ordinary opportunist. Before my dad got into trouble, you were all such good people, calling each other brothers every day. Now that something's happened, you're all running away faster than anyone else."
I've been drinking, but it hasn't helped me relieve my distress. My family members used to hold high positions, but now they've been marginalized.
"When discussing interests, don't talk to me about feelings, morality, or conscience."
Shen Kuo wasn't afraid of offending anyone. "You know, of all relationships, only the exchange of value is the most stable."
The man remained silent. He had brought Shen Kuo a box of cash today, but he hadn't managed to get him to do anything. The money was just lying on the table, and Shen Kuo didn't even bother to look at it.
"Shen Yueze, remember these three sentences: what I want, what I can give, and what I cannot tolerate."
Shen Kuo and he did not share the same grandfather, but the two got along better than his biological brother.
When you have him by your side, you can speak your mind without reservation. Whether it's about how to conduct yourself, how to handle interpersonal relationships, or about investment projects, you can tell your younger brother everything without holding back.
"As long as there is value, the relationship will not break. It's the same with dating and marriage. No one breaks up because of an argument. Sexual value, emotional value, reproductive value, you have to get at least one of them, otherwise you will break up sooner or later."
Shen Yueze didn't speak, just listened silently. He sat casually, his eyes were devoid of emotion, and he seemed lost in thought. Someone offered him a cigarette, which he habitually bit down on, lit, took a deep drag, and then held between his two fingers.
Shen Kuo has recently benefited a lot from Shen Zongjun. The best state between family members is not to scheme against each other, but to use each other and help each other when possible. They are a community of shared interests.
So he continued to instruct, "After you get there, settle down and don't cause your dad any more trouble. He's had a tough time too, so it would be best to help him share some of the burden."
"Um."
"The easier something is to obtain, the less we learn to cherish it; you are a typical example."
Shen Yueze agreed, "You don't need to worry about that. No matter what, I wouldn't be stupid enough to do something that would harm my family."
In the hearts of these Celestial Dragons, the father holds a relatively high position, while the status of other relatives is lower than that of the father.
This character symbolizes power and status to some extent; those repeated calls of "Young Master" were not directed at him, but at Shen Zongjun in his youth.
Moreover, without Shen Zongjun, he wouldn't have everything he has now. His biological mother, Lin Yunqiu, came from a decent family, and they were considered a good match back then, but even if his uncle was very successful, he still had his own children.
Growing up surrounded by such influences, second-generation individuals whose fathers are not successful have almost no chance of entering their social circles.
Shen Yueze said, "Even if he were to commit murder and arson, I would still have to take the blame for him, let alone let him go now."
"Forget about freedom. You can choose not to get married, but not in other areas. There's too much backstabbing and intrigue."
Shen Kuo knew that what he wanted most was freedom, and Shen Zongjun initially wanted him to go into politics.
If he's not happy, then he'll be completely bound, and every step will have to be carefully calculated. The officialdom and the business world are not quite the same; there is no right or wrong, only stance. Choosing sides is very important; if you choose the wrong side, there will be no chance of recovery.
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Then I started playing games, like High Mountains and Flowing Water, Tian Long Ba Bu, CrossFire, and the like…
Chen Jiabai lost, and the other young masters began reciting their punishments: "Call your ex, say you regret it, want to get back together, then call her over—"
Those who wanted to watch the spectacle cheered, "Hey, this is interesting."
Ye Qingchi became fully awake after hearing this. "Changing to another one is inconvenient. How about this, I'll call my ex instead."
Cheng Jiayu was unhappy. "Then that's no fun, bro. Hey, didn't you say his girlfriend is really beautiful? If we're lucky enough to see her today, let's just send a video call."
Chen Jiabai looked at Shen Yueze instead, a surge of revenge rising within him. He put down his wine glass, picked up his phone, and said, "Let me see if she's free. Maybe she's on set and doesn't have time to answer."
"Don't you still have my contact information?"
"It's not like children playing house. It's just a breakup. Is it necessary to make it a matter of never speaking to each other again?"
Lu Keyuan chimed in, “That’s right. Even if you can’t be lovers, you can still be friends. Someone like you will become a valuable connection for others when you enter the workforce. What girl would be foolish enough to break up with you?”
Not many people in the room knew the truth; they all wanted to watch the excitement. Ye Qingchi saw that he couldn't stop them, so he gave up and waited to see as well.
He casually remarked, "It's not like we'd really fight, is it? Shen Yueze, look at them, they're not even bothering with you. Can't you be a little more magnanimous, hmm?"
He chuckled and said lazily, "If I were to date someone else now, he would definitely cheat on me and sleep with someone else behind my back, you believe me?"
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to regain his dignity as a man, especially after sleeping with someone so many times.
Amidst the commotion, Chen Jiabai made his first call, put it on speakerphone, but the other end didn't answer. It was better if they hadn't hung up. "They should be done with work by now. I'll make another call."
"You didn't block me, did you? When was the last time you two chatted?"
"A few days ago,"
Chen Jiabai clicked in and showed it to those with strong curiosity. "I asked her if she needed money, and she replied that she didn't, and she didn't accept the money that was transferred to her."
"Still so kind after breaking up."
Lu Keyuan's girlfriend said, "Where can you find an ex like you? By the way, does she have a new love interest?"
"I've got it."
Chen Jiabai glanced at Shen Yueze, "But you broke up again. I guess he can't forget me."
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When Wen Yining returned from dinner, the rented apartment had quieted down. Xu Si and her boyfriend had left together, and the living room had been cleaned.
I put down the fruit, went to the bathroom and took a shower to wash away the fatigue of the whole day.
As she came out, she received a missed call from Chen Jiabai. She frowned, wiped the water droplets from her hands, and was about to call back when a new message popped up.
If you dare answer his call today, I'll fuck you all night when we get home.
Shen Yueze's.
"..."
I immediately realized what game they were playing; it was probably something like the loser having to call their ex and say "I love you."
She deliberately changed into a cool, low-cut camisole nightgown, then put on her bra and called Chen Jiabai back.
It would have been better if he hadn't sent that message; it wouldn't have provoked her to react negatively.
In those few seconds of waiting, I started typing: "You might not even be able to sleep with me anymore, so it's not really appropriate to say this now."
The call connected quickly. The background noise on Chen Jiabai's end was chaotic, with sounds of fighting and some strange men with their arms around each other. He had only seen them a few times and didn't know them well. "Damn, she's pretty."
After seeing her face clearly, Lu Keyuan offered his unreserved praise, and the others also gathered around to look.
"Ningning, are you free now?"
"I finished work early and was getting ready to go to sleep."
Her gaze wasn't on Chen Jiabai, but rather on the background behind them, searching for Shen Yueze's figure. "You're all drinking together."
"Yes, Shen Yueze is here too,"
"I'm having bad luck, I keep losing. You're the only ex I'm still in contact with. If you're not sleepy, come over here and play with us for a while, we'll let you win some money to take home."
Chen Jiabai didn't mention getting back together, and he might not agree over the phone, which would make him lose face.
At the same time, her phone vibrated again; it was another message from him.
You're finished for today.
Just these five words.
My heart skipped a beat for no reason.
She felt quite innocent, since she hadn't done anything wrong, she had only answered a phone call.
So she smiled and agreed, "Sure, send me the address."
Laughter erupted again from over there, with Ye Qingchi laughing the loudest, the kind who was gloating and watching the show, definitely teasing that bastard Shen Yueze.
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