Whether it's deliberately getting close to someone because of their status, or taking resources and then using psychological manipulation (PUA) on them, Shen Shi feels that this is not something a human being would do!
Mu Lengshan harbored a sincere heart, only to encounter someone like him.
The thought of all this overwhelmed him with a deep sense of guilt, making it hard for him to breathe.
"I am very sorry for what happened before..." Shen Shi didn't dare to look directly into Mu Lengshan's sharp eyes, and could only lower his head and apologize softly.
As he spoke, his voice gradually faded.
What face does a murderer, a notorious villain, have to beg for forgiveness?
Just as he was at a loss, Mu Lengshan's voice rang out: "Chen Shi, don't apologize, I won't accept it."
Upon hearing this, Shen Shi trembled slightly, his heart filled with bitterness, yet he knew it was what he deserved.
His arrival was for atonement, and he had no reason to give up when he was in deep trouble.
He raised his head with a firm gaze: "I understand that the damage is irreparable, but I don't want to give up like this. I will prove with my actions that my feelings for you are genuine right now!"
Mu Lengshan carefully observed his expression, based on her understanding of Shen Shi. He didn't seem to be lying.
Even though Shen Shi had spoken so bluntly, Mu Lengshan still couldn't believe it.
"Are you pursuing me?" she asked, tilting her head in confusion.
"Yes! Mu Lengshan, I love you!" Shen Shi nodded firmly.
Under Shen Shi's tender gaze, Mu Lengshan couldn't help but feel her heart flutter.
This was the first time Shen Shi had ever told her he liked her.
She never stopped loving Shen Shi; this unconditional love had become an instinct ingrained in her very bones.
Unbridled indulgence of someone, and being easily swayed by the actions of others—these are all major taboos for the successor of the Mu family!
The proud Mu Lengshan would never allow herself to become a pathetic wretch!
Mu Lengshan can love Shen Shi unconditionally. But she won't allow herself to be controlled.
Looking at Shen Shi's guilty expression, Mu Lengshan felt that it shouldn't be difficult to take control of this relationship.
"I don't want to talk about this right now. I think we both need some time to cool down."
Having been in the business world for a long time, Mu Lengshan always knew how to achieve her goals more quickly, so she ruthlessly drove away people.
Faced with someone as cold as ice, even the thickest skin should know when to leave.
Ke Chenshi was clearly no ordinary person.
He stayed at Mu Leng's house until noon, when his agent called and told him to come back to the company immediately.
He left helplessly when he was exhausted.
Watching his departing figure, Mu Lengshan felt a mix of emotions.
Looking at the scenery receding outside the window, Shen Shi secretly vowed to make Mu Lengshan accept him again.
"My ancestor, you've finally arrived!" Xiao Ming clapped his hands and shouted as soon as he entered the company.
Shen Shi was already used to his sudden outbursts.
"Why did you call me to the company in such a hurry? What's the matter?" he asked impatiently.
Artists already have a lot of work, and Shen Shi rarely gets a vacation throughout the year. It's a rare treat to have some free time to spend with Mu Lengshan.
And then Xiao Ming, so clueless! He even made the phone call! People who disturb others' holidays deserve divine retribution!
His gaze was sharp and piercing, making Xiao Ming inexplicably nervous.
"Don't rush, let's go inside and talk slowly..." Xiao Ming said vaguely.
Shen Shi immediately sensed something unusual.
After arriving at the office with Xiao Ming, Shen Shi stared at him furtively, groping around for a while. The room was pitch black, and the two of them just stood there.
With a "click," Xiao Ming even locked the door from the inside.
"What exactly are you trying to say? What shameful thing do you want to say in this pitch-black place?"
Unable to bear the eerie atmosphere any longer, Shen Shi stepped forward and pressed Xiao Ming for answers.
"I'm not stupid. If it were something really shameful, would I choose to say it at the company?" Xiao Ming retorted defiantly.
"Then tell me, what's the point of all this?" Shen Shi raised his chin, gesturing for her to speak.
"To protect myself from you~" Xiao Ming said honestly, his tone revealing his guilty conscience.
"Defend against me?" Shen Shi was so angry he almost laughed.
"What do you mean? Would I sell you out?"
The more he joked, the more guilty Xiao Ming felt: "After I'm done talking, you can't get angry and go smash up the boss's office."
Thinking of Shen Shi's past record, he gave him some words of advice with concern.
"This happened so long ago, you can rest assured, I would never do such a thing."
He said those things, but his heart was numb.
The last time Xiao Ming mentioned happened when Shen Shi had just debuted.
At that time, Shen Shi had just entered the entertainment industry and knew nothing. Chen Liang acted refined and easy-going, and he naively believed that he was lucky to have met a good boss.
Chen Liang saw his potential and promoted him heavily. As expected, Shen Shi became an instant hit after his debut, bringing huge profits to the company. This was originally a win-win story.
Unfortunately, Chen Liang was too suspicious.
People strive for higher positions, while water flows downhill.
After becoming famous, celebrities have more options. Many of them terminate their contracts with their original companies, sue them, and then sign with big companies to gain access to resources.
Chen Liang believes that he has to be wary of the artists under his management, but his methods of prevention are slightly different from those of other companies.
Chen Liang neither gave him a raise nor any shares.
Instead, they used leverage to threaten artists into staying with the company.
So what should be done about an ordinary person like Shen Shi, who has no blemishes?
Chen Liang's answer was: If there's a stain, we'll go! If there's no stain, we'll create one and go!
At an industry banquet, the inexperienced Shen Shi followed Chen Liang in toasting and socializing.
When they passed by a female entrepreneur, Chen Liang gave her a warm introduction.
"Sister Wang, this is my newly signed artist. She's a 19-year-old college student. What do you think?"
Chen Liang's tone was as if he were selling pork, which made Shen Shi feel vaguely uncomfortable, but as a nobody, he didn't dare to say anything more.
Sister Wang looked at Shen Shi with satisfaction.
"He really is a young man, and quite handsome!" After saying that, he patted his arm and looked at Shen Shi with a smile.
Because this aunt looked somewhat like his mother, Chen Shi found Wang Jie quite endearing.
Chen Liang tried to get attention again, "Xiao Shi, quickly toast Representative Wang!" He nudged Chen Shi's back and urged him.
Shen Shi lacked the ability to resist the social niceties at the dinner table, saying, "Sister Wang... I'd like to toast you."
He forcefully stopped himself from calling her "Auntie".
"This young man really knows how to handle things!" Sister Wang said to him meaningfully.
Chen Shi didn't understand what she meant at first, thinking she was really praising herself.
Despite her wrinkled face, this auntie is actually a very nice person.
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