Chapter 55 He and Wenxi were childhood sweethearts
Shang Chen's gaze swept across the window, where Wen Xi's car was parked at the door.
Today was a day of vehicle restrictions, so Wenxi didn't drive her own car; she probably drove one away from the garage.
His and Wenxi's lives seemed to have unconsciously permeated each other's.
At noon, Shang Chen arrived at Ace Restaurant on time.
Yan Zhao arrived very early, and seemed to have been waiting for quite a while.
The moment she saw Shang Chen, she felt extremely uncomfortable.
Like the younger generation of merchants, Yan Zhao was very afraid of Shang Chen because he was too rigid and serious.
When she was a child, Yan Zhao dared not go to play at the Shang family's residence whenever Shang Chen was home.
Although the two families had a marriage agreement, Yan Huai'an and Zhou Ruo doted on her and, seeing that she was afraid of Shang Chen, were also worried that their marriage would not go smoothly, so they had not yet decided on a marriage partner.
She even subtly implied that if she didn't want to marry Shang Chen, she could let Yan Xu marry Shang Mu.
Therefore, Yan Zhao never regarded Shang Chen as her fiancé and avoided him at all costs.
This should be the first time in her first twenty-seven years that she has taken the initiative to ask Shang Chen to meet.
Shang Chen sat down and first greeted Yan Zhao: "I heard you and Lu Jinghuai are going through a divorce recently?"
The moment he opened his mouth, he adopted a tone of concern for the younger generation, as if he were an elder.
Yan Zhao was depressed.
This is also why she has never liked to have contact with Shang Chen.
Yan Zhao tried to appear calm: "It's normal for couples to quarrel, and we've made up now."
"Good."
Yan Zhao choked, almost unable to continue the conversation.
Shang Chen calmly asked, "What do you want from me?"
After much hesitation, Yan Zhao finally asked, "Brother Shang, do you know Song Hezhou?"
"I don't know him."
"Not long ago, he beat my husband."
Shang Chen paused, his tone cold and steady: "Wasn't it Yan Xu who hit Lu Jinghuai?"
Yan Zhao felt awkward for a moment, "It wasn't that time."
What do you want to talk to me about?
"Song Hezhou attacked Lu Jinghuai because of Wenxi."
Shang Chen: "..."
Yan Zhao took a deep breath and tried to speak calmly: "I feel sorry for my husband and I want to find out what really happened, so I'm here to talk to you today as Lu Jinghuai's wife."
Shang Chen's dark gaze swept over Yan Zhao, seemingly able to see through everything.
"I only have ten minutes."
Yan Zhao suddenly felt a lump in her throat, and she asked bluntly, "Didn't Wenxi mention Song Hezhou to you?"
"He and Wenxi were childhood sweethearts, growing up together since they were little."
“When Wenxi was a freshman, she suffered from stomach problems, and Song Hezhou brought her meals for a year, all of which he cooked himself.”
"Brother Shang, even if you and Wenxi are already married, you wouldn't go to this extent for her, would you?"
Shang Chen's eyes darkened. "Are you saying that this Mr. Song likes Wen Xi?"
Yan Zhao was startled, but she tried her best to regain her composure: "Yes."
"My wife is very outstanding, it's normal for her to have suitors."
Shang Chen's calmness greatly surprised Yan Zhao.
She thought that even the most composed person would be unable to remain calm upon hearing about another man's affair with his wife.
"This isn't about someone pursuing you; it's the bond of childhood sweethearts, the bond of delivering meals to you rain or shine for a year!"
Shang Shen casually concluded, "A failed pursuer."
Since they grew up together, it means they had many opportunities to interact.
However, in the end, Wenxi and Lu Jinghuai entered into a fake marriage agreement, and he went abroad, which shows that Wenxi never liked him at all.
After delivering meals for a year, even a tortoise should have reached the finish line by now.
There was no threat to Shang Chen whatsoever.
Shang Chen's trust in and protection of Wen Xi brought tears to Yan Zhao's eyes.
Why can't Lu Jinghuai give her a sense of security?
Yan Zhao sneered, then suddenly dropped a bombshell, "What if Wen Xi is having an affair with him behind your back?"
Shang Chen frowned, his expression turning somewhat grim.
Yan Zhao thought he had finally lost his composure.
Unexpectedly, Shang Chen's dark, cold eyes swept over her indifferently: "Do you know what you call this behavior?"
Yan Zhao was startled by his gaze and subconsciously asked, "What's your name?"
"Spreading rumors and causing trouble."
Shang Chen calmly said, "Based on what you just said, I can send you to prison."
Yan Zhao was a little scared, but more than that, she was dissatisfied: "You don't believe me?"
"I can give you evidence right now!"
"In the private room right behind you, Wenxi is having dinner with Song Hezhou. They're probably having a very lively conversation!"
"If she's so innocent, why has she never mentioned Song Hezhou to you?"
"They didn't tell you about their private dinner appointment, did they? Aren't you curious about what they were doing in the private room?"
Shang Chen remained calm: "Are you angry?"
Yan Zhao: "A man hit my husband for another woman, can't I be angry?"
Song Hezhou hit Lu Jinghuai for Wenxi's sake, but Lu Jinghuai hid the truth from her. Why?
There is no other explanation than liking it.
"Yes," Shang Chen said calmly. "So you've chosen to unleash your anger on me?"
For some reason, Yan Zhao saw a hint of cold mockery in Shang Chen's eyes.
It's both very light and very strong.
Yan Zhao could no longer tolerate it.
She disliked Wenxi's composure, and even more so Shang Chen's calm self-control.
Their overly calm and rational demeanor made her appear like a clown stirring up trouble.
The blood in my body felt like it was rushing to my head.
Yan Zhao suddenly stepped forward and pushed open the half-closed door of the private room.
What came into view was not two people, but four people.
Wen Xi sat in the middle, with Bai Wei on her left and a middle-aged female lawyer on her right. Song Hezhou sat opposite her.
When the door was pushed open, Wenxi was holding a pen and writing on a document, looking serious and focused.
Upon seeing this scene, Yan Zhao's mind went blank for a moment.
Why are there so many people in the private room?
Shouldn't it just be Wenxi and Song Hezhou reminiscing about their past?
Hearing the commotion, everyone in the private room turned to look at Yan Zhao at the door.
Bai Wei recognized Yan Zhao at a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "Miss Yan, what are you doing here?"
Yan Zhao panicked.
Things took a completely unexpected turn, and she instinctively lied: "I...I have a dinner appointment with someone."
Bai Wei looked back and was even more surprised to see Shang Chen: "Grandmaster!"
Bai Wei exclaimed in astonishment, "You and my master made a dinner date?!"
Is Wen Lu about to be cuckolded?
These two were formerly engaged!
In broad daylight, a lone man and woman, on a private date... it's hard not to overthink it.
Yan Zhao instinctively retorted, "No!"
Bai Wei and Lu Jinghuai's younger sister, Lu Zhi, are best friends and can talk about anything.
What if news of her private meeting with Shang Chen today gets out and Lu Jinghuai misunderstands?
"I'm looking for someone, but I've come to the wrong place."
Bai Wei: "Oh..."
Judging from Yan Zhao's aggressive demeanor, anyone who didn't know better would think he was there to catch his lover in the act.
etc!
Yan Zhao said she was looking for someone; could it be that she was catching Lu Jinghuai cheating?!
Bai Wei wanted to eat melon seeds (a Chinese idiom for gossiping).
Wen Xi raised her eyes, her expression calm. When her gaze fell on Shang Chen, it held a hint of mockery, as if she saw through everything.
"Have you got a meal yet?"
"without."
"Together?"
Wenxi's composure and calmness affected everyone, and no one paid much attention to Yan Zhao, who had suddenly barged in.
Shang Chen walked over to Wen Xi, pulled out a stool, and sat down calmly.
Yan Zhao looked embarrassed and said hastily, "You guys eat first, I have to go now."
When Yan Zhao met Shang Chen's overly deep and sharp gaze, her heart pounded, and cold sweat broke out on her back.
She fled the private room as if she were escaping.
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