“But I didn’t inherit the family business right away. My family didn’t want me to live in a greenhouse forever and become the head of the Shen family without experiencing any setbacks. So, for a period of time during my university years, my allowance was cut off. They asked me to work, to adapt to the lifestyle of people at the bottom of society, to understand and open up more lower-tier markets. So, I went to work at a convenience store…”
When An-An and Qian-Qian were told that the secret was exposed because the convenience store cookies were too expensive, they were both very surprised.
"Was that the reason you were exposed?"
"right."
Shen Dingkun was also very embarrassed.
He thought he could get closer to his colleagues, so he specially sent them cookies. Who would have thought that one day, he would lose a job that could support him and whose hours didn't conflict with his schedule because of cookies?
She opened her mouth slightly and continued looking at her father: "So, Dad, what kind of job did you do after that?"
"Later, I did a lot of other jobs, which were very tiring, such as being a waiter at a famous hot pot restaurant and a tutor. In short, I supported myself for a whole semester and also dated your mother. I won't go into details."
Although Shen Dingkun said he wouldn't go into details, he had already unknowingly fallen into his memories.
It was quite a coincidence. At that time, his family had stopped providing him with living expenses, and he was having a hard time. But while he was working, he happened to meet Zhao Mingyao.
That was their first encounter.
At that time, Zhao Mingyao had not yet been corrupted by money.
She treated him as a true friend, and when he didn't receive his wages, she would take the initiative to support him by taking him out to eat some cheap meals—he was willing to eat anything as long as he could fill his stomach.
He will return the money to Zhao Mingyao once he receives his salary.
Zhao Mingyao always accepted them generously.
At that time, Shen Dingkun naturally had no psychological burden. Over time, the two gradually became friends, and later developed into lovers.
Their relationship is actually quite interesting, at least that's what Shen Dingkun thinks.
Otherwise, why would no one lend him a helping hand, but Zhao Mingyao came into his sight and even took the initiative to help him?
From that time on, he believed that everything in the world had a cause and effect.
Shen Dingkun was lost in his memories, unable to pull himself out, when he noticed Jiang Tian looking at him with a strange gaze.
What are you looking at?
Jiang Tian didn't answer, but changed the subject: "The children are tired after a long day outside, don't let them waste their energy listening to stories. After you finish telling them the story, you can go back."
I wonder if the saying "discard the donkey after it has served its purpose" will come true so quickly.
Shen Dingkun didn't object at all. He nodded and said, "Okay, is tomorrow convenient? I'll come again tomorrow. I'm worried about my daughter being here alone."
"It will be all right."
With Jiang Tian's approval, Shen Dingkun's expression softened considerably.
"Then I'll be going now, Qianqian. Daddy will pick you up tomorrow. Whenever you don't want to stay here anymore, Daddy will take you back immediately."
Shen Dingkun made a promise to his daughter.
"Okay, Daddy, I really like An'an now, and I also like Auntie. I don't want to go back."
He patted his daughter's head and said nothing—if she didn't want to go back, she could stay here, and they could offer her some compensation.
"President Shen has been upstairs and hasn't come down yet. I wonder what he's busy with."
It was already late at night when Su Hanze's car stopped outside Jiang Tian's residential area.
The weather is getting colder and colder. After he parked his car, he felt an indescribable chill as soon as he went outside.
Just like his mood right now.
Now that he'd decided to come, there was no way he wouldn't go back up.
Su Hanze stared at the dim streetlight at the entrance of the apartment building and suddenly remembered the candid photos his bodyguard had recently sent from the paparazzi—Jiang Tian was squatting on the ground tying An An's shoelaces. It was drizzling, and they probably didn't have umbrellas because they were in a hurry.
To shield the mother and daughter from the wind and rain, Shen Dingkun gently placed his hand above their heads, like a warm barrier.
This kind of real closeness that breaks through the safe distance between men and women is an unspeakable pain for many women.
Regardless of when they discover their partner's infidelity or change of heart, it does not diminish the immense psychological trauma this fact inflicts on them.
Similarly, the same applies to men.
Many people consider their partners as their possessions, so how could they bear to let others touch them even a little bit?
Su Hanze didn't take the divorce certificate very seriously.
Often, when interests are intertwined, divorce is not considered a major issue for couples.
The moment his knuckles tapped on the door, Su Hanze's heart pounded wildly.
He was afraid there might be uninvited guests inside.
But in fact, his guess was correct.
He ran into Shen Dingkun, who was about to leave.
The two people bumped into each other, and their expressions changed involuntarily.
Why are you here?
And why are you here?
At this point, both of them had their own ulterior motives, and neither revealed anything.
Su Hanze stared intently at the man in front of him, wishing he could knock him down immediately.
The thought of the couple spending a considerable amount of time together filled him with an indescribable sense of unease.
Su Hanze was very close to Shen Dingkun, and he could even smell the scent of Jiang Tian on Shen Dingkun's collar—they must have spent a considerable amount of time together.
This man is already married. In what capacity does he interact with her?
“I’ve come to drop off my daughter,” Shen Dingkun said first, his tone unusually calm, showing no sign of lying.
"Why are you taking your daughter here? Is this a kindergarten? Do you need to take your daughter here?"
"I have something very important to discuss with Jiang Tian, which is why I sent my daughter here. What does it have to do with you?"
"What does it matter? We should help those in need when we see injustice on the road, let alone someone I know."
Shen Dingkun's expression immediately changed: "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Whether I was alluding to anything or not, you know better than I do. Now it seems you really care about my ex-wife's life, even sending your daughter here. I have no idea what you're thinking."
At this point, Su Hanze loosened his tie, and for some reason, a bitter taste rose in his throat. "I heard your wife hasn't returned from Europe yet? Does she know what you're doing?"
Shen Dingkun said expressionlessly, "President Su is more concerned about other people's marriages than about mergers and acquisitions. It's a pity I don't have time to play these boring games with you."
After speaking, Shen Dingkun turned to leave, but Su Hanze blocked his way. Their shoulders almost collided.
"What exactly do you want? I have a child at home, and I need to go back and keep an eye on him."
Shen Dingkun's expression looked very anxious; sometimes he really did need to pick up and drop off his child.
"What are you after?" Su Hanze's voice lowered, becoming hoarse. "She has nothing, only An'an. Don't hurt her anymore..."
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