Chapter 270 Because I'm chasing you
Shen Youliang was no longer as arrogant as he had been when facing Jiang Xingyao. He said, "President Jin, you're joking, right? Why do we have to make a scene like this? You see, our two families are practically in-laws, there's no need for this..."
“That’s not what President Shen said when he threatened Yao Yao just now,” Jin Qingyu said.
Xu Wei acted quickly, returning in less than five minutes with the printed contract.
Jin Qingyu said, "What President Shen said earlier is very true. I'm happy to take care of a rival in love easily, so please sign this contract as soon as possible and keep a close eye on your son in the future."
His fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, a series of thumps that seemed to resonate in Shen Youliang's heart.
But Shen Youliang was unwilling to sign.
Between Shen Mingsu and Jiang Xingyao, Shen Youliang himself knew who was taking the initiative.
By creating this contract, he was essentially putting Jiang Xingyao in a passive position, forcing her to find a way to make Shen Mingsu give up on her if she couldn't afford the huge compensation.
But now the terms have been reversed, and Jin Qingyu wants Shen Mingsu to restrain himself. Shen Youliang is worried that before his son can forget about Jiang Xingyao, his Shen family will be bankrupt because of this.
At this moment, Shen Youliang dared not argue with Jin Qingyu any longer. He said, "Mr. Jin, I didn't think this through. I am willing to apologize to Miss Jiang and promise to keep a close eye on Asu and Madam in the future. How about we just let this matter go?"
"Why should we let it go? When President Shen was blocking Yao Yao just now, he didn't mean to let it go."
"Someone come here, Mr. Shen can't bring himself to do it, please help him," Jin Qingyu said.
Jin Qingyu's bodyguard reached out and grabbed Shen Youliang's shoulder. Shen Youliang's men tried to stop him, but Xu Wei and his men blocked them.
Even the inkpad was prepared by Shen Youliang himself. No matter how much he struggled, he couldn't match the strength of the two professionally trained bodyguards, and he was forced to put his fingerprint on the agreement.
The bright red color made Shen Youliang's heart clench suddenly. Shen Youliang reached out to tear the agreement to shreds, but Jin Qingyu had already picked it up first.
Shen Youliang said, "President Jin, do you really have to go to such extremes? Don't forget, my niece gave birth to a child for the Jin family. Aren't you afraid I'll report this to President Jin?"
"Whatever." Jin Qingyu said dismissively, then told Jiang Xingyao to leave. His bodyguards followed him out in a swarm. In the blink of an eye, the private room was almost empty, and Shen Youliang's heart felt as if it had emptied out as well.
Shen Youliang then yelled at Yu Shu, "Look what you've done! Are you satisfied now that the Shen family is bankrupt?"
That woman seduced Asu first. I did what I did for the Shen family's sake. Now that things have turned out like this, what good has it done for you?"
Yu Shu said, "My brother's goal was to keep Asu away from Miss Jiang. The agreement was also drafted by my brother. No matter who signs it, the result will be the same, won't it?"
Shen Youliang said, "I won't argue with you about these things. You should contact Shen Ying now and have her go to the Jin family to have that agreement void."
Yu Shu's expression changed: "Do you know what you're saying? Yingying has long since severed ties with the Jin family, she..."
"So what? She's already pregnant with the Jin family's child. Do you think you can just cut off the relationship like that?"
"This whole thing started because of her. If you let her make a call to the Jin family, I believe that even for the sake of the child, Old Master Jin wouldn't let it go unpunished," Shen Youliang said.
Yu Shu glanced at him coldly, not wanting to get entangled with him, and turned to leave the private room. Shen Youliang did not stop her, but a dark look still flashed in his eyes.
Jin Qingyu didn't take Jiang Xingyao too far. The two sat down in a coffee shop. Jin Qingyu said first, "Yaoyao, you should change your habit of being too trusting of people. Don't think too highly of people."
This whole thing was indeed caused by her negligence, and Jiang Xingyao had no way to argue. She asked, "How did you end up here?"
Jin Qingyu said, "Madam Shen contacted my mother-in-law first. I happened to be there, so it's better for me to handle this kind of thing."
Meeting Jiang Xingyao's gaze, Jin Qingyu first took out the agreement that had been signed today: "You can handle this yourself. The purpose of me having him sign this agreement is to give you some protection."
At least with this in hand, the Shen family won't be able to make things difficult for you anymore. Whether you tear it up or keep it is entirely up to you.
Jin Qingyu spoke frankly, but he still harbored some resentment in his heart.
He certainly hoped that Jiang Xingyao would keep the agreement, which would mean that Jiang Xingyao was completely disappointed with that man surnamed Chen and was determined to sever ties with him.
But he only thought these things to himself. He knew very well that Jiang Xingyao wouldn't be so heartless, nor would she use such a thing to threaten the Shen family.
This contract he brought will most likely end up as a pile of shredded paper.
Jin Qingyu deliberately changed the subject: "Have you eaten? Should I call my mother-in-law and we go eat together..."
He stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking, watching with some surprise as Jiang Xingyao put the contract, which should have been torn up, into her bag.
"You're not planning to destroy it?" Jin Qingyu asked.
Jiang Xingyao said, "Why would I destroy something that I can get rid of from the Shen family? Jin Qingyu, thank you for today too."
Jin Qingyu was still a little surprised, but at the same time, an indescribable sense of smugness rose in his heart.
Judging from Yao Yao's current behavior, she may truly be disappointed in that man surnamed Chen.
With his most formidable rival gone, Jin Qingyu felt a little relieved. He then deliberately probed, following Jiang Xingyao's words, "Since you said you wanted to express your gratitude, how about giving me a chance to treat you to a meal?"
Jiang Xingyao said, "I'm the one thanking you, so what's the point of you treating me?"
Jin Qingyu was a little flattered: "So Yaoyao means you're willing to invite me?"
Jiang Xingyao glanced at him, her voice completely flat: "You're overthinking it."
Despite this, Jin Qingyu still followed her out the door.
Jiang Xingyao spotted Yu Shu from afar and stepped forward to greet her: "Auntie, thank you for helping me out of that predicament today."
"You're welcome. I know this is an undeserved misfortune for you as well."
My brother and his family are just too concerned about Asu, which is why they've done so many irrational things.
Miss Jiang, none of this has anything to do with Yingying. I only ask that you not blame Yingying for what my brother did today.
Yingying has always valued you as a friend. She has almost severed ties with the Shen family and now has fewer and fewer people around her. I don't want you to lose contact with Yingying because of Asu.
"I'm begging you, as your elder, please don't take your anger out on Yingying, okay?" Yu Shu said.
Since Shen Ying left the capital, she has never returned. Shen Han knew that she had hurt Yingying's feelings, and it seemed that even she, as her mother, had become estranged from her.
Shen Ying contacted her less and less frequently, and now they only contacted each other once a month. Although Yu Shu felt sorry for her, there was nothing she could do.
She had considered going to Hong Kong to see Shen Ying, but she worried that Shen Ying would think of the unpleasant things that happened in the capital and harbor resentment after seeing her. So she could only force herself to put the idea aside time and time again.
Today was the first time Shen Ying had taken the initiative to contact her, aside from their monthly routine greetings. She knew Shen Ying cared about this friend, and naturally wanted to do everything she could to help Shen Ying keep this friend.
Jiang Xingyao had never held a grudge against Shen Ying because of Shen Mingsu's matter. She said, "Auntie, you are overthinking it. I believe that my relationship with Sister Shen Ying is not mixed with other factors, and of course it will not be affected by anyone."
I was planning to visit Sister Shenying in the next couple of days anyway.
Yu Shu breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good. Yingying was sent abroad by her father when she was young, so she didn't have many friends in China."
"Besides, she's been through a lot lately, and now she's all alone in Hong Kong. I was worried about her, but your words put my mind at ease."
Seeing Yu Shu's hesitant and conflicted expression, Jiang Xingyao asked, "Would you like to come with me to see Sister Chen Ying?"
I know she doesn't want to go back to the capital, but you can go see her.
Jiang Xingyao knew very well that Yu Shu had rushed into the private room and risked offending Shen Youliang to help her, so she must have been under a lot of pressure, and all of this was because of her concern for Shen Ying.
Her feelings for Shen Ying were not mixed with self-interest, so Shen Ying should be very happy to see Yu Shu.
Yu Shu shook her head: "Let's forget it. I'm worried that when she sees me, she'll think of the Shen family and her father. She has to take care of the child and work all by herself, which is already very difficult. I don't want to cause her any more trouble."
Jiang Xingyao didn't try to persuade her further. She simply asked, "Is there anything you need me to bring to Sister Shenying, Auntie? I can take it to her for you."
"Yingying loves my dumplings the most, and I'd like to make some for her, but is that too much trouble? If..."
“No, Auntie, how about this, I’ll let you know in advance when I leave, and you can just give it to me directly,” Jiang Xingyao said.
Yu Shu readily agreed and politely thanked Jiang Xingyao.
As a member of the Shen family, she never asked Jiang Xingyao how to handle the agreement, which shows that she values Shen Ying more than the Shen family.
After Yu Shu left, Jin Qingyu asked, "Are you going to Hong Kong again?"
Jiang Xingyao said, "Yes, the studio was originally opened by me and Sister Shen Ying. For so long, she has been managing it all by herself. Now that I'm back, I definitely have to go there."
Jin Qingyu frowned, and after a moment he said, "I'll go with you."
What are you going to do?
"I'll carry your bag, pour you water, I'll do anything," Jin Qingyu said. "I'm pursuing you, so naturally I have to follow you."
Jiang Xingyao said, "Really? You must have a lot of free time."
"How could that be? I just made time for you," Jin Qingyu said.
A hint of self-mockery did indeed rise in Jiang Xingyao's heart. It turned out that he could have so much time when he started to care about someone.
When she was Mrs. Jin, he rarely came home, not because he was too busy, but simply because he didn't want to spend time with her.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com