Chapter 120 You think you can hide it for over twenty years and I still don't know?
To avoid revealing his intentions.
Gu Yuheng deliberately blurred the timeline.
He asked Shen Li for the guest list for Madam Shen's birthday celebrations over the years.
As expected.
Even with his deep-seated wisdom and cunning, and his own burgeoning doubts, he could not fathom Gu Yuheng's intentions.
"I don't know why Mr. Gu has suddenly become interested in my mother." He said in a deep and sarcastic tone, "Does he want to recognize my mother as his grandmother, to fulfill his filial duty on my behalf, and to celebrate my mother's ninetieth birthday?"
Gu Yuheng's gaze swept across his face with indifference.
His tone was devoid of emotion; one could not discern whether he was happy or angry.
"If Mr. Shen doesn't want to fulfill his filial duties, I don't mind bringing Madam Shen to the Gu family to live with us. But the premise is whether you can stand the gossip outside."
His tone was calm and emotionless, but the words that came out made his stern face instantly sink to the bottom.
Shen Li has always been concerned about his public image.
This undoubtedly hit a nerve.
"Gu Yuheng, no matter what, your father and I are of the same generation. You don't even address me respectfully as Uncle Shen, and you actually dare to engage in a verbal battle with me here. Today, you're trying to make me lose face completely." Shen Li's face suddenly turned ashen.
Gu Yuheng knew when to stop; he had only disturbed Shen Li's thoughts.
This will divert his attention from his intention to request the list.
At this moment, Shen Li's face was displeased, and he was clearly too preoccupied to care about anything else.
"President Shen, you're overthinking it. I was just catching up with you. The Shen family's century-old foundation wasn't built easily, and President Shen has watched the family grow step by step. I'm sure President Shen wouldn't want the Shen family to become the target of public criticism and besieged by competitors because of some negative news, right?"
He sized up Shen Li: "President Shen, my terms of exchange are just something you can do on your own. As a business tycoon, you should know how to make choices. Right now, the most urgent task is to protect the reputation of the Shen family."
Shen Li clenched his teeth tightly; he disliked the feeling of being manipulated by Gu Yuheng at will.
His complexion hasn't improved since he came in.
But who can blame Shen Qingdong, that good-for-nothing, whose mind is only filled with women?
He acted so recklessly that someone caught him red-handed.
Even if he's very unhappy.
We have no choice but to accept our fate.
Otherwise, the Shen family and the Shen family will be thrust into the spotlight, tomorrow's news will be filled with negative news about the Shen family, the stock price will plummet, and the entire company will be in turmoil.
"I will have someone compile the guest list as soon as possible and sign the letter of understanding."
"You can't sign it." Lin Yin suddenly spoke up to stop her. Her temperament was originally elegant and noble, but she always had a touch of stubbornness in her.
Shen Li glared at her, annoyed. "He's the good son you gave birth to. He brought this on himself. It's my decision, and you have no right to interfere."
After speaking, Chen Li turned to look at Gu Yuheng.
Gu Yuheng understood his meaning, his expression conveying a sense of detachment.
He said calmly, "After you send me the list, I will provide you with the original video exactly as it is."
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With a stern, ashen face, he and Lin Yin returned home from the police station.
The servants saw the two of them enter the villa one after the other.
She stepped forward and asked, "Sir, Madam, would you like dinner prepared now?"
Shen Li was so angry that he was practically full of anger and had no appetite.
"No need." He said this, then picked up his cane and walked up the stairs with a limp.
The maid twisted her hands, hesitated, and looked at Lin Yin, saying, "Madam..."
Lin Yin scoffed, "He can eat it or not, why bother with him?"
Then, carrying her handbag and wearing high heels, she went upstairs.
The servants were left in the living room, looking at each other in bewilderment.
The servants who were busy in the kitchen also heard the noise, and after the master went upstairs, they came out to gossip.
"Hey, what's wrong with you two today? You went out just now, but why are you all so upset when you come back?"
"I heard from the housekeeper that the young master was beaten up and hospitalized. The master and madam just went to the police station. I wonder if the madam had another argument with the master there."
"It's possible. Do you think they might start arguing later...?"
The words had barely left his mouth.
From the direction of the study upstairs came the sound of something falling to the ground.
The housekeeper rushed over upon hearing the noise and saw the servants chirping crickets again.
"Stop praising your master behind his back, just do what you're supposed to do."
The servants dared not gossip anymore and quickly dispersed.
On the floor of the upstairs study, shards of glass were scattered, gleaming coldly under the light.
His chest heaved violently as he coldly stared at Lin Yin standing before him.
His gaze seemed to pierce through her.
Lin Yin glanced back at him dismissively, her expression light and indifferent, as if she didn't care at all. She knew exactly how to make Chen Li feel resentful.
With a snap.
It suddenly broke the dull atmosphere in the study.
Lin Yin's face was turned to the side by the forceful blow. She was stunned and covered her swollen left cheek, remaining unresponsive for a long time.
After a long while, she suddenly raised her head and stared intently at Chen Li.
He shouted hysterically, "Chen Li, you're insane! How dare you hit me!"
A ruthless glint flashed in his sharp eyes.
The emotions that had been suppressed all the way were released at this moment.
He clenched his fists tightly.
Otherwise, he feared he might impulsively strangle the woman in front of him.
"Why can't I hit you? I'm hitting you, you fickle woman, Lin Yin. It's been over twenty years. Do you think I don't know? I'm telling you, I know everything, but I've endured it all to avoid damaging the Shen family's reputation."
“Shen Qingbei is a disgraceful illegitimate child. I was merciful enough not to strangle him when he was born. What right does he have to move into my Shen family and bear my Shen family name? If it weren’t for the need to cover things up, I wouldn’t even let him live in the Shen family’s vacant villa.”
"Lin Yin, you are so shameless, you have completely disgraced me."
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