Chapter 22 Provocation
The makeup artist was taken to the police station, and the liquid foundation was also taken for testing, which revealed the presence of severely allergenic chemicals.
However, the makeup artist also insisted that he mixed the ingredients himself to make the foundation last longer, so he could not be held responsible in any way.
Sheng Zhao was a little confused. She really couldn't figure out who would be so harsh towards Li Ji. Even if they disliked him, they would only do it at work, such as grabbing notices... How could they do something so disfiguring that could cause disfigurement in a society ruled by law?
Sheng Zhao investigated for a few days but couldn't find any trace of him. Li Ji, on the other hand, didn't seem to care about it at all and continued to work hard as usual. Before Sheng Zhao could find his thoughts, Li Ji's notices were turned down one after another.
"I'm sorry, Miss Sheng. We really can't do this this time. We've already chosen someone else. We also know that this behavior is not good. The penalty for breach of contract will be doubled. We are just employees. I hope Miss Sheng will not make things difficult for us..."
"Mr. Sheng, your newcomer, how should I put it... has offended some important people. Of course, you are also an important person, but we are caught in the middle and it is difficult to deal with it. Mr. Sheng, please have mercy on us. I will definitely come to apologize in person someday. This time, there is really nothing I can do... I'm sorry, Mr. Sheng."
"Miss Sheng, someone on our crew has specifically told us not to bring Li Ji with us. We're really stuck in the middle, and if we bring Li Ji with us, it would be a disaster for the crew. I owe you a favor this time, and I'll definitely obey your orders next time."
…
The dense messages almost overwhelmed Sheng Zhao. She looked at these rejection messages for a long time without much change on her face. After a long time, she chuckled softly, but there was still no smile or warmth in her eyes.
After some hesitation, a message came out, "Mr. Sheng, you know which company has this ability. We are all businessmen... You understand, as the higher-ups said, this isn't targeting you, it's targeting your little star..."
She took a deep breath, closed her laptop, and thought for a moment. Li Ji had just finished taking a shower and came out of the bathroom in a bathrobe, preparing to go to the kitchen to get a bottle of juice.
His chest was wide open, revealing the ravines on his chest and skin that looked as if it was painted with honey, as if he didn't care at all. His slightly damp hair stuck to his forehead. The dark black and extreme white made him look inexplicably seductive. Water droplets slid down his Adam's apple and then disappeared into his clothes.
Even his eyes, which had always seemed indifferent, were now a little misty.
He took a sip of the juice, and his pale lips became rosy and slightly shiny because of the juice.
Before he could say anything, Sheng Zhao held his cheek and asked, "Li Ji, have you offended anyone before?"
“…I’ve offended a lot.”
He seemed to speak calmly, without much change in his tone.
"Hmm..." Sheng Zhao pondered, lowering her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes flickering and casting a slight shadow on her face, "The kind that is very powerful and cruel."
Li Ji paused for a moment, his fingertips holding the juice slightly whitening from the slight strain. He glanced across and asked hoarsely, "What happened?"
"All the announcements have been turned down." Sheng Zhao's tone didn't express much worry. Instead, he sighed deeply and complained regretfully, "I have to make plans all over again."
"...To the extent that even you can't handle it?"
Li Ji's throat was slightly hoarse. In his eyes, Sheng Zhao was mysterious and powerful, and seemed to be able to solve all the problems. Couldn't even she solve them?
"It's not that it can't be solved, it's just a little troublesome."
Sheng Zhao said this and smiled at him, her eyes slightly curved, which made Li Ji's chest tighten inexplicably. He moved forward, close to her face, their breaths entangled, and stared into her clear eyes that seemed to have little emotion.
Li Ji seemed to be... very dependent on her.
This thought made Li Ji's heart skip a beat.
He feels at ease when he sees her, and thinks she can solve anything, so he acts like a puppet and follows her ideas, work, time, ideas... This sense of control does not make Li Ji panic - but makes him feel at ease.
It is obvious that his personality is strong and prickly, and he doesn't trust anyone.
Li Ji's eyes dimmed slightly, and he seemed to want to get closer, his lips moving slightly closer.
He seemed to be hungry for skin, and for some unknown reason, he kept asking for kisses, just wanting to get a little warmth.
Then Sheng Zhao's fingertips touched his lips.
Her eyes were deep and calm, and she seemed completely unconcerned with the ambiguity and closeness of the beauty in her arms.
Li Ji shrank back like a frightened cat, distanced himself and glanced away slightly, a move he always made when he felt guilty. He pretended nothing had happened and coughed lightly.
He didn't understand what the relationship between the two was, but at least now... it was good that they could be together.
Although most of the announcements were withdrawn, you can still participate in the announcements organized by the company itself, but it is a bit troublesome.
Sheng Zhao has always had a low opinion of cocktail parties and is too lazy to attend them, but as Li Ji's status has risen, it is necessary for him to attend the banquet.
He probably didn't receive the invitation because it was rejected by the person behind the scenes, but no one dared to give face to Sheng Zhao. No matter how heinous the person behind the scenes' behavior was, Sheng Zhao would still receive the invitation.
This was the first time Li Ji attended as her male companion.
He was wearing a black haute couture suit with a very nice cut, outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist. The black leather belt was not cumbersome or vulgar, but made him look sexy and uninhibited.
Sheng Zhao also took him to buy jewelry specially. The silver jewelry, gold chain, and amethyst earrings on his ears were simple yet luxurious. The deep and dark color alone showed that the gems were of great value.
The necklace fell on the ravine on her chest, bringing a hint of coolness and sexiness. Her hair was carefully groomed, and a few strands of hair on her forehead made her look even more unruly and cold.
He has a high nose bridge, thick black hair intertwined with fair skin, the corners of his eyes are slightly raised, but the corners of his lips are pursed, without much of a smile. He has a cold temperament, and his careful dressing makes him look like the most beautiful decoration.
Sheng Zhao was dressed much more simply, wearing just a low-key yet luxurious dress that outlined her tall and beautiful figure.
Women don't need to take too much care of their appearance. Power, status and identity are the most valuable things for women.
He was probably a little traumatized by the experience at the last banquet, so this time he followed her almost every step of the way. Some of Sheng Group's partners saw this and had strange expressions on their faces.
President Sheng’s canary changed from Chen Shuoxing to this unknown little star who had offended a big shot.
The "breakup" between Chen Shuoxing and Sheng Zhao had obviously been a topic of conversation for them for a long time, but when facing Sheng Zhao, there was nothing strange on their faces, and they shook hands and complimented him without missing a beat.
Li Ji didn't understand what was going on with the woman, but he could still see the visitor's respect for Sheng Zhao. He looked at Sheng Zhao with a complicated expression.
Even though I knew before that her identity was not simple, but——
Li Ji lowered his eyes and restrained his expression.
In addition to women, there were also many unknown little-known stars who came to talk to Sheng Zhao about topics. Among them, there was even one who Li Ji was familiar with, and his status was not small.
The greasy smell of men's perfume almost overwhelmed Sheng Zhao, making her steps a little evasive.
Sheng Zhao was not impressed by the compliments. He answered a few random words and then took Li Ji to the outskirts. He only breathed a sigh of relief after the fresh air was cleared.
"I didn't expect Miss Sheng to be so popular."
He raised his eyebrows slightly, and even though he felt something strange on his chest, he still didn't let Sheng Zhao notice anything as usual, with his usual sarcastic tone.
Sheng Zhaoze rubbed his nose and sighed, "It smells so good in there, I can't stand it. Those people keep sticking to me."
She sneezed and rubbed her nose.
"I'm going to wash my face. You smell really good. I almost thought I was going to die from the suffocation just now."
Li Ji remained noncommittal, his face expressionless. "I've never met anyone who dislikes a man's fragrance, and... I don't wear any perfume."
All right.
Sheng Zhao felt that he was a little strange and seemed to be in a bad mood. She couldn't offend him, so she just went to the bathroom to wash her face.
When she was about to walk towards Li Ji, she passed by a man——
The man was wearing a high-end, luxurious men's suit. He exuded a fragrance that was not overpowering. His face could not be seen clearly.
Sheng Zhao heard his arrogant and low voice.
"Miss Sheng, please mind your own business. If you like it, keep it at home as a toy. Don't bring it out and embarrass yourself—especially in front of me."
His voice was indifferent and disgusted, with a strong sense of disgust.
Sheng Zhao stopped and turned to look at the man.
The man's facial features were delicate with a kind of noble pride, his temperament was outstanding, and his handsome eyes were slightly disdainful with disgust. His carefully tailored clothes had a corset that tightly wrapped around his waist and abdomen, making him look sexy and noble.
Every inch of his skin and every inch of his facial features seemed to be carefully tailored. The corners of his eyes were slightly drooping, his nose was high, and the corners of his lips were pursed. His fair skin and cold and arrogant look were intertwined and blended, exuding a thrilling charm.
Shen Moyi.
Sheng Zhao tilted his head slightly and asked, "Do you hate him?"
"What else?"
Shen Moyi asked back with a bad face. Even though his words and expressions seemed arrogant and domineering on others, they were elegant and noble on him, which made people not feel disgusted.
"Miss Sheng, I'll give you some face and tell you that man is not a good thing—" Shen Moyi frowned, disgusted and disdainful, "Even hearing about it makes me sick. When did your taste become so bad?"
"Dirty, disgusting, vicious..."
He counted them one by one, his tone even a little excited, as if he was thinking of some experience.
“Hmm—”
Then Sheng Zhao suddenly covered his lips and he was pushed against the wall because of his reflexive action.
Sheng Zhao lowered her head slightly and looked at the young master who was pushed against the wall in front of her with her mouth covered.
The young master, who was as delicate and elegant as a rose, widened his eyes slightly and looked at Sheng Zhao in amazement.
Sheng Zhao's usually harmless eyes dimmed slightly, carrying an unexpected indifference and aura. They were very close, and Shen Moyi could even smell the faint fragrance on her body.
"You're too... willful and reckless." She lowered her eyes slightly, her eyes emotionless. "You're relying on your family's influence to suppress the people of Sheng Group like this. Does your sister know about this?"
"It's best not to let me hear these words again."
"It's not your place to say what kind of person he is... Go and confess what you did to your sister before I get angry, otherwise you should know the consequences - well -"
Before she could finish her words, her palm was bitten hard.
Sheng Zhao retracted his hand in pain. Shen Moyi's face flushed red, as if his breathing had just been blocked. He gasped and pushed Sheng Zhao away, cursing in a hoarse voice, "You, you——!"
"I was clearly trying to tell you that he wasn't a good person! You! You—don't know what's good for you!"
He gasped, his dignified demeanor completely gone. "If he doesn't seduce me, will he steal my woman?! Will everyone who's restless hate him?!"
Shen Moyi's eyes were slightly moist. Seeing Sheng Zhao's stunned eyes, he paused, wiped his lips with his fingertips, took a deep breath, and restored his arrogant expression.
"Whatever you say to my sister, I'm not the one who can't afford to offend the Sheng family."
Then he turned and left.
The exquisite boots made a crisp sound against the floor. His slender waist and back were fascinating.
Sheng Zhaoze gasped, looked at the tooth mark on his palm, and murmured softly, "It hurts..."
"It's just as annoying as always."
Her voice was devoid of emotion, as if it were scattered in the wind.
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