Chapter 260 Well, less talk, more action.
As soon as he finished speaking, Liang Yizhi suddenly smiled.
"You're a grown man, why are you watching palace dramas all the time? Go see a psychologist and clear out the demons in your heart."
His smile immediately vanished.
"For so many years you've been searching for the Shen family's daughter for Old Master Pang, and you've even planted a pawn by my side. You get firsthand information faster than I do, and if you don't even have her whereabouts, how could I?"
"Tsk, when did I plant a pawn in your life? Don't accuse me of that."
Pang Shijun looked completely innocent.
“My uncle never tells me everything he does. If he were willing to reveal even a little bit of information about your side, I would have found the person long ago.”
"Then keep trying, there's still hope you'll find her before me," Liang Yizhi said calmly.
Pang Shijun remained silent for a few seconds, then adopted a sincere and open tone.
“Yizhi, you got Jiying, and you gave Qingsui to my uncle. This kind of competition is fair.”
"This is fairness for your Pang family, not mine."
"But don't forget, back then you failed to protect Shen Jingxiu and lost important data. The resulting losses are still irreparable. It was my uncle who saved you, and that's why you are where you are today. And now, instead of being grateful, you're turning against him. Isn't that a bit ungrateful?"
Liang Yizhi's smile deepened as he heard his words.
"Old Master Pang's concern for the Shen family's affairs over the years reminds me of an old story. Back when Teacher Shen was being hunted down, his pursuers always managed to cut off his escape route first, as if... they knew all his plans all along."
"You suspect my great-uncle did it? That's impossible!"
Pang Shijun's expression suddenly turned serious.
“My cousin and Shen Jingxiu were like brothers during their lifetime. It was because of this relationship that my uncle became friends with Old Master Shen. How could he possibly hunt down his son’s best friend after my cousin passed away? That doesn’t make sense.”
Liang Yizhi said casually, "It was just a casual mention of an unsolved old case, why are you so nervous?"
"This kind of joke isn't funny."
Liang Yizhi curled his lips into a smile. "The attack on Teacher Shen back then must have been carried out by someone we knew. As for who it was, we haven't been able to find out over the years. The Shen family has always been unguarded with people, making them easy targets for some people who could exploit them for other purposes. So, when it comes to ingratitude, some people are much better at calculating than I am."
Pang Shijun's expression remained unchanged, but his index finger on the armrest curled up almost imperceptibly.
Liang Yizhi stood up and cast a cold gaze down at him.
“Ji Ying is my wife. You should know what it means to harm the person I, Liang Yizhi, have married through proper channels in the capital. Pang Tian’s matter is not over yet; I’ve kept it all in my account. From now on, anyone who tries to harm her will be my enemy.”
"Yizhi, you're exaggerating."
Seeing that the atmosphere of the conversation was becoming increasingly tense, Pang Shijun stood up.
"I'm just here to deliver a message, not to persuade you. Fine, you and my uncle can settle your own business. Call Meng Qian out for a drink sometime."
After saying that, he patted Liang Yizhi on the shoulder and walked out of the office.
Liang Yizhi's gaze gradually sharpened...
That evening, he indeed received a call from Madam Shen.
When they arrived at the Shen residence, Old Master Shen was not there.
Madam Shen deliberately chose this time, and Liang Yizhi understood: she didn't want to make a big fuss.
A faint, calming fragrance wafted through the study.
Madam Shen didn't beat around the bush.
"Yizhi, Ruofu and Zhaoheng had a fight today. Zhaoheng threatened to cancel the engagement because of your wife. Do you know about the relationship between your wife and Zhaoheng?"
Liang Yizhi's expression remained unchanged. "Xu Zhaoheng lived in Kun City when he was young. He was in the same class as Yingying in high school, that's all."
Madam Shen's brow remained furrowed. "Aren't you worried that there might really be something between them?"
Liang Yizhi's lips curled slightly, his tone calm yet firm: "My physical strength is still good, and Yingying shouldn't have the mind to think about other men."
Madam Shen was taken aback by his words.
“Yizhi, I’ve watched you grow up. I know you’ve always felt guilty about what happened back then, but you can’t rush into marriage just because Ji Ying looks like Ruoheng. Marriage is not a game. You should get married because of love, not to make amends.”
“Teacher’s wife,” Liang Yizhi said calmly, “I married her not because she resembles anyone else, but because she is Ji Ying.”
Madam Shen stared at him for a long time, her eyes swirling with emotion. Finally, she lowered her voice and asked, "Yizhi, there's no one else here. Tell me the truth, is she... is she my daughter?"
Liang Yizhi remained silent for a moment, a complex emotion flashing across his eyes.
He lowered his head slightly. "Master's wife, you also understand that some things cannot be forced. Letting go of attachments and letting nature take its course is the way to liberation."
Is he not telling her, or is she really not?
Madam Shen's hand trembled slightly as she placed it on the table.
She took a deep breath, barely managing to compose herself, before speaking: "Then where is my daughter's memorial tablet? I asked you to treat her as if she were still alive. Did you do that?"
Liang Yizhi nodded. "Yes. It's always been like this. Madam, if you have any questions about Ji Ying, you can ask me directly. Tell Shen Mu to stop; he won't find anything. Besides..."
He paused deliberately.
“Ruo Fu hurt my wife. For your sake, this is the last time.”
After saying this, Liang Yizhi left Madam Shen's study.
The red flag was parked in front of the Shen residence.
But tonight is a little different.
When Yue Zheng saw him, he didn't get out of the car to open the door for him.
Liang Yizhi raised an eyebrow slightly and reached out to open the back door himself.
A familiar figure nestled in the seat.
As soon as the door opened, Ji Ying quickly reached out and grabbed his tie, pulling him into the car.
"President Liang, are you surprised?"
She straddled his lap and checked him for injuries.
Yue Zheng silently raised the baffle and started the car.
Her slender fingers reached for the dogwood on her chest, but Liang Yizhi grabbed her hand and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm fine, don't touch me. We don't have enough time on the road."
"I came to pick you up because I was afraid you would be bullied, and now you won't even let me touch you."
She was about to get off his lap when she said that.
Liang Yizhi chuckled softly, pressed her down, and looked at her with a gaze that seemed to want to suck her in.
"Just sit here, don't go down tonight."
Ji Ying's ears burned...
She graduated from kindergarten and surprisingly understood his hint.
The next morning, Ji Ying woke up feeling sore and weak. She had just let out a soft groan when a warm hand covered her lower back and began to massage it gently.
"Is your wife satisfied with my service?"
The man's voice, hoarse from the early morning, brushed against her ear.
Remembering how she felt nailed down last night, Ji Ying said irritably, "I'm not satisfied. I want to bite someone."
However, the man's voice was even more seductive, "Okay, I'll let you bite me next time."
Ji Ying understood immediately, her face instantly turning bright red. She rested her head on his chest, covered her face, and said, "I don't want to talk to you anymore, and you don't want to talk to me either."
"Yes, less talk and more action."
"Liang Yizhi!"
The two were playfully bickering when the phone on the bedside table vibrated.
Liang Yizhi glanced at the screen, his expression slightly serious. He gently patted her back before getting up and walking to the window to answer the call.
The voice on the phone was very soft, and even when Ji Ying strained her ears, she couldn't hear the exact content.
However, when she heard the words "Teacher Shen", her heart skipped a beat.
Liang Yizhi hung up and returned to the bedside, leaning down to kiss her forehead.
"I have to take care of something urgent. You need to eat your breakfast, okay?"
"What is it?" Ji Ying asked deliberately.
Liang Yizhi smiled, patted her head, and hurriedly changed his clothes before leaving.
As Ji Ying stared at the closed door, a lingering doubt about "Teacher Shen" quietly crept into her heart.
She hadn't seen her father since returning to Beijing. As a national treasure-level chip expert, his whereabouts were always top secret. She had always assumed that he was buried in some secret base, working on his research...
She washed up by herself and went to the dining room.
Housekeeper Fei went off to attend to other matters, while Aunt Ding stood to the side, unconsciously rubbing the hem of her apron with her hands, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Ji Ying took a few bites, then looked up at her: "Is there something you need?"
"Madam, I apologize for disturbing your meal. I have a favor to ask of you."
Aunt Ding looked embarrassed, but she spoke very fluently.
“My daughter is graduating this year, but she hasn’t found a job yet. The family has a heavy burden, so she wants to come to the city to look for work. As you know, the cost of living in Beijing is high, and we really can’t afford to stay in a hotel… I’d like to ask you if she could stay in the maid’s quarters for a few days. She’ll move out as soon as she finds a job.”
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