Praise You
A single floor-standing reading lamp lit the room, casting a quiet, dim glow from the corner. Like its owner, it habitually preferred to linger in the darkness. Since childhood, Yan Chen had been undergoing a training program designed to suppress his outward agitation and cultivate a calm and strong mind.
Although he has tried very hard to live an ascetic life, the colorful reality and changing entertainment are undoubtedly more attractive to him, such as sports, games, or young and beautiful women.
But he was an overly rational person. Living in this large family without proper status, the things he desired were far-reaching and dazzling, while the external enemies were extremely powerful. When his strength was insufficient to support his dreams, he was used to using his strong will to suppress the turbulent waves deep in his heart.
The cold silence he had to endure in the darkness, the weighing of pros and cons after each deep thought, he weaved a web in the silence, accumulating strength so that he could realize his wishes step by step.
Although his outward calm deceived many, the secrets within him never ceased to boil. Therefore, he resisted and distanced himself from anything that weakened his willpower. But at this moment, he abandoned his long-held patience and perseverance, relentlessly pursuing the person in his arms, willing to be deeply trapped in the unshakable determination before him.
Ye Yuanyin pulled away temporarily, sniffing his warm neck and throat, and said, "My back is itchy."
Chen Yan knew the retreat in her words, but he didn't let her go, "I'll help you scratch it."
His hand slipped into her pajamas, slid down the curve of her back, and the gentle scratching relieved the discomfort on her back. But as his hand moved deeper, the anxious touch was like sand rolled up by the sea, turning the world upside down.
She looked a little uneasy. "Okay."
Chen Yan buried his head in her chest, his voice sounding a little hoarse, "You smell nice."
Ye Yuanyin thought, yes, he too, fascinating.
The man took off his shirt and she saw the muscles sliding on his abdomen.
Outside, the cicadas chirped at the top of their lungs. The air conditioner vents slowly exhaled a stream of cool air, enveloping the two of them tightly.
For a moment, she wanted to refuse him.
Having been around the earth since childhood, she was accustomed to a down-to-earth life. But being with him was like stepping into a castle in the air, constantly wary of the fear of falling from the sky at any moment. Should she drag this remarkable man into her life? Ye Yuanyin hesitated. She was determined not to divorce the same man a second time.
Just as she clearly knew what kind of life she wanted, she also clearly knew what kind of life she didn't want - she didn't have the capital to get stuck in the mud, and she couldn't repeat the same mistakes...
With a little light, Ye Yuanyin could see the expression on his face clearly.
The look he gave her at this moment was as frank and vulnerable as their bodies. It was an expression she had never seen on his face before.
Her heart felt like it was pounding, and she felt ashamed of her own calculations.
Shen Yan lowered his head, looking at the person in front of him who was shrouded in shadow. His breath, with a faint smell of alcohol, sprayed on his face. As if punishing her, he stroked her mouth and asked, "You don't even dare to try, how do you know I can't give it to you?"
A lot of emotions welled up from the bottom of her heart. She sighed resignedly, put her soft arms around him, and replaced her answer with an active kiss.
Sediment's hand slid down her back, holding her tightly in his arms. He held her even more tenderly, kissing her smooth forehead and slick jawline. After so many years of waiting, just as the net was about to close, he had the most wonderful experience in the world, making him feel that all his previous patience was worth it.
*
Ye Yuanyin finally failed to attend You Jing's engagement party.
Zhou You called several times. Chen Dian looked at the sleeping person and turned her phone to flight mode.
He walked out of the room and the sunlight was glaring outside.
Aunt Yang and several staff members of the family were drying quilts in the yard. When she looked up, she saw him with his arms resting on the second-floor window, gazing into the distance, with a sense of complacency and relaxation all over his body.
Aunt Yang smiled, thinking that good things come to those who wait. From now on, many things will change.
Perhaps if you are successful in love, you will fail in business.
When Zhang Yunrong fell ill, Shen Wentian was also frightened and fell ill. As a young couple, they had been together for half their lives, and the relationship between them had long since transcended the realm of love. Through decades of ups and downs, they were closer than family members, closer than comrades-in-arms.
Shen Wentian called everyone back to the old house and shouted that he wanted to divide the family.
He had worked hard for half his life to build this small fortune, but in the end, he had to watch the business empire he had built fall apart. He was not without regrets. Now, he was surrounded by wolves and the competition was unpredictable. His three children were mediocre and could not even keep the family business together.
Fortunately, there's still Chen Di'an, but he's at a disadvantage due to his youth. If I could live another ten years and transfer some of my resources, perhaps he could become even more powerful than he is now. Unfortunately, life and death are determined by fate, and I'm afraid I can't hold out that much longer. Whether it works out depends on his future abilities and luck.
It was expected that Shen Yuheng and Shen Lianxing would instigate a division of the family, as they were unwilling to be inferior to Shen Chen'an. Even his second uncle Shen Tianshu, who was usually elusive, had returned.
Shen Wentian first went to find his old wife’s gaze, “Yunrong, why don’t you talk first.”
Zhang Yunrong shook her head, thinking that people are greedy and will flee when disaster strikes. Now that the situation has improved, they are fighting over a piece of the pie. The so-called parent-child relationship is nothing more than a debt of sin.
It was just a pity for Hua Feng, who toiled like a slave for the Shen family his entire life, with no legitimate reason or justification, exhausted to death but with no benefits to show for it. And pity Shen Dian, too, who was in an awkward position at such a young age, and now had to build the ladder to the burden. He finally managed to save the Shen family in times of crisis, but was defeated on the battlefield and thrown away after his use.
She sighed and said weakly, "I have no objection. I'll do as you say."
Shen Wentian then explained that the Shen family's businesses would be divided according to age: the leading real estate business would be given to Shen Tianshu, the large supermarket business to Shen Lianxing, and the transportation sector to Shen Yuheng. As for Shen Yan'an, he had been deeply involved in the technology field and held a 46% stake in the family's Huanyu Technology. He asked if anyone had any objections.
With their father still alive, the others didn't dare to say anything even if they were dissatisfied. Only Shen Lianxing was indignant. Her second brother had acquired a sunset industry, while her own business was just a facade. It was obvious that the old man was still partial, leaving the best things for the fourth brother and Shen Ji'an. Feeling that she had been wronged, she was determined to contact Shen Tianshu to seek justice.
*
That evening, Xiao Yingzhou happened to return to Ancheng and invited Chen Dian and Ye Yuanyin to have dinner together.
Seeing the two of them looking so affectionate, he, who had seen countless women, knew they were secretly in love. Xiao Yingzhou smiled and asked, "When are you two going to have your wedding?"
Chen Yan turned to look at Ye Yuanyin, "I want to know too."
She just smiled shyly.
Xiao Yingzhou thought this girl was interesting.
After dinner, seeing that the two seemed to have something to discuss, she tactfully left.
It was a rare occasion that Xiao Yingzhou was willing to praise someone. "Your wife is quite interesting. She's not competitive, clingy, or pretentious, nor is she blindly self-centered. I think she's capable of handling matters, has her own opinions, isn't flustered, doesn't waste time, and is quite perceptive."
Chen Yan didn't refuse at all and said with a smile, "It is indeed lovable."
"Alas," Xiao Yingzhou sighed, "Why can't I find someone who can cure me?"
With a gloating expression on his face, Chen Yan glanced over and said, "Not everyone can have such good fortune."
"Get lost." Xiao Yingzhou thought, he really gave him face, this villain is so successful, he is almost going to heaven. He changed the subject, "You also agree with the decision made by your old man? I put in so much effort, and you just handed the Shen family over to someone else like that?"
He smiled contemptuously and asked disapprovingly, "What do you mean by 'let'? I don't understand."
Xiao Yingzhou bit the cigarette butt and moved closer to him. "Tell me, what do you think? Tell me."
"Call Xiao He over first. I have something to tell him."
Xiao Yingzhou looked at him and smiled, "What? You're into both men and women? Do you want your wife to be a lesbian?"
Chen Yan'an, a man who had remained calm and composed, was so shocked that he looked straight at the door after hearing this. He couldn't help but scold him, "Screw you, if you want to die, just tell me. Mr. Xiao, if you dare to talk nonsense in front of Xiao Ye, don't blame me for not warning you."
"Okay, okay, how could I dare? But why did you look for Xiao He? What can a little actor like him do? Is he your spy?"
Seeing that he didn't answer, Xiao Yingzhou waited for a while, still puzzled, and shamelessly approached him and asked, "I still want to know how you plan to seize power. So, please tell me quietly, and I won't tell anyone else."
Chen Yan thought for a moment and smiled at him kindly, "Things are accomplished through secrecy and ruined through disclosure. I can't tell you."
Xiao Yingzhou almost wanted to slap him.
*
Ye Yuanyin walked out of the private room by the lake. Outside was a winding corridor. She walked back and forth several times against the wind, with her arms folded.
Because each private room stood back to back in the center of the lake, the corridor leading to the private room was very private. A waiter walked towards her along the corridor and said, "Ma'am, someone asked me to bring this to you."
Ye Yuanyin took it from him. It was a piece of letter from Shizhuzhai with a few words written on it, "Come meet me next door", and the signature was just "Sun".
She had been a student there for several years and, because of her financial support, had visited her home many times, so the handwriting alone didn't look like a forgery. Still, she was suspicious and asked the waiter a few questions. The description he gave was exactly what she remembered.
Out of courtesy to her elders, she had no choice but to say, "Please lead the way, thank you."
The waiter invited her to another private room, taking a completely different route.
When I pushed the door open, I found that it was You Jing waiting there, but Professor Sun was not there.
Ye Yuanyin's mind raced, and she forced herself to ask, "What do you want from me?"
His face looked much more depressed. At this moment, he placed one hand on the back of the chair and glanced at the chair beside him. "Sit down."
"Where is Professor Sun?"
"I'm going to pick up Jiang Xue. I'll be here soon."
"I see. I'll come back later." She turned around and wanted to leave.
You Jing suddenly stood up and quickly blocked her way.
"I'm engaged, why aren't you coming?"
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