Chapter 26 As Wish Fulfilled: Beijing is not home to only one wealthy family. ...
Inside the room, Bai Yue covered her body with a sheet, closed her eyes, and screamed heart-wrenchingly.
Her voice was shrill, but her eyes were calm.
After waking up from the effects of the drug, she first crawled over to unlock the door, then went back to bed, pretending to have just woken up, and screamed.
Her scream woke up the man who was sleeping soundly next to her.
In the dimly lit room, the man raised his hand and touched his head, letting out a muffled murmur.
"Where...is this?"
His voice was hoarse, and it didn't even sound like Sheng Yunqi's voice anymore.
Bai Yue didn't think much of it, assuming it was due to the effects of the medicine.
She screamed and shrank into the corner of the bed, trying to make her voice sound terrified and innocent: "Who, who are you! Why are you here!"
After saying this, her voice trembled with tears, "It hurts, my body hurts so much!"
The man's hand, which had been touching his head, stopped moving.
A few seconds later, he suddenly sat up and let out a loud curse.
"Holy shit!!!"
Accompanied by his angry curses, the tightly closed door was suddenly pushed open.
A noisy commotion could be heard coming in.
"Who's screaming? Is anyone inside?"
"This is the room!"
"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey! What's that smell in here? It's awful..."
A flurry of footsteps rushed in, accompanied by screams.
"Someone's in! There's someone in the room!"
"Why is it so dark? The curtains are drawn so tightly in broad daylight. This can't be good."
"Wow, who's so good at this?"
As the crowd gathered, light streamed in through the wide-open door, spilling onto the bed.
This allowed everyone to see this scene clearly.
The woman huddled in the corner of the bed, her smooth body covered only by a crumpled sheet.
The man sat on the edge of the bed, his hair disheveled and his eyes glazed over.
Everyone here is an adult, so they immediately understood what was happening.
Some clever people quietly took out their phones and turned on camera mode.
Butler Wang stood at the front of the crowd, his expression serious. He raised a hand to block the person who wanted to secretly take pictures.
"Excuse me, please leave the room."
As a professional butler, protecting guests' privacy is an essential quality.
Of course, a professional housekeeper can only control the phones people want to use to take pictures, not their mouths that want to gossip everywhere.
As soon as Butler Wang finished speaking, several servants from the Sheng family stepped forward and politely but firmly saw the crowd of onlookers off.
Qin Hong stood at the door, her figure elegant and upright, with a smile on her face, apologizing to the guests.
"This is someone else's private matter, and we will handle it properly. Everyone, please continue eating and drinking, and don't take it to heart."
The guests were very understanding.
After all, the two people in bed aren't from the Sheng family.
Perhaps they just happened to hit it off and became very passionate, which is why they went upstairs and caused such a scene.
We're all adults, we all understand.
Given the man's character in that room, it's not surprising that something like this happened.
"Don't worry, don't worry, we'll pretend we didn't see anything."
"Hahaha, yes, young people are so enthusiastic."
The onlookers, all wearing knowing smiles, left the room one after another.
Qin Hong quietly watched the guests leave.
Of course, I didn't miss the hushed conversations that followed everyone as they left.
"I immediately shared the news in my girlfriends' group chat, but unfortunately I didn't take any pictures, otherwise it would have been even more exciting."
"The Zhao family is as unruly as ever, they can do whatever they want in any situation."
"Who was that woman just now? I don't think I recognize her. Could she be one of those up-and-coming actresses?"
If nothing unexpected happens, within half an hour, all the wealthy families in Beijing will know about this.
Inside the room, Bai Yue was truly terrified this time.
She stared intently at the man's face, unable to believe what she was seeing.
"How could it be you?!"
Ever since the door opened, illuminating the man's face, she had had this expression of utter shock.
On the bed, Zhao Liheng's expression was equally unpleasant.
He didn't argue with Bai Yue, but slowly turned his head to look at the Sheng family members standing at the door.
Qin Hong and Sheng Yunqi stood side by side, calmly looking at him.
He brought six bodyguards, yet he was still outmaneuvered by the Sheng family!
They still resorted to such despicable methods!
At this moment, Zhao Liheng felt a raging fire burning in his heart, wishing he could set the entire Sheng family ablaze.
If he's having a bad time, he'll drag the Sheng family down with him!
"You drugged and plotted against me! I'm calling the police!"
Faced with his threat, Qin Hong's expression remained unchanged, not even the curve of her smile: "Mr. Zhao, if you want to call the police, go ahead. If you want a blood test, or to check the surveillance footage, it's up to you."
Zhao Liheng was stunned.
blood test……
Why would Qin Hong mention this word?
What caused him to fall ill was actually the medicine that he had personally brought to Bai Yue?
He knew very well that this was a newly developed drug from the United States, with strong effects and extremely fast metabolism, so even if a blood test were done now, no trace of it would be detected.
The fact that Qin Hong dared to mention the surveillance footage proves that there are absolutely no useful clues found in it.
Damn it!
He almost ground his teeth to powder, staring intently at Qin Hong, his eyes bloodshot.
Unexpectedly, the medicine he had carefully prepared ended up being used on himself.
This time, he was truly defeated, without even a chance to fight back.
Zhao Liheng was also a ruthless man. After figuring this out, he quickly calmed down.
It's okay, if we fail this time, there will be a next time.
only……
He turned his head slightly and glanced at Bai Yue with annoyance.
This chess piece, which we've worked so hard to cultivate, is probably useless now.
Having been caught red-handed by so many people, Bai Yue's reputation is ruined.
Even if Sheng Yunqi is stupid, he can't be fooled by her.
They're all trash! Completely useless!
Jian Yicheng is a good-for-nothing, and Bai Yue is a good-for-nothing too.
He scoffed coldly, stopped arguing, picked up his clothes scattered on the bed, and quickly put them on.
Unexpectedly, while Zhao Liheng gave up the pursuit, the Sheng family did not.
Sheng Yunqi's expression was cold, and his tone was serious: "Mr. Zhao, you did such a thing to my sister, don't you intend to give an explanation?"
Zhao Liheng paused in his dressing, then looked up at him, puzzled: "What sister?"
Bai Yue also turned her head blankly, staring at Sheng Yunqi.
Sheng Yunqi sneered, "Bai Yue grew up with us since she was little, and Yun Shen and I both treat her like a younger sister. Now that she has finally returned to the Sheng family, she has been bullied by you. Mr. Zhao, shouldn't you give us an explanation?"
Zhao Liheng was so angry he laughed.
This was the first time anyone had dared to speak to him like that.
What a joke! He has so many women. If he had to explain himself to every single one of them, he'd still be unable to explain everything even if he were cut into a hundred pieces.
He said coldly, "I slept with him, so what? I'm just unlucky. What explanation do you want?"
As he spoke, he skillfully put on his pants, got out of bed, and prepared to leave the room.
Sheng Yunqi stopped him.
"Mr. Zhao, you probably don't want to be charged with rape, do you?"
Zhao Liheng stopped in his tracks.
He looked up, staring at Sheng Yunqi in disbelief.
Sue him?
The Sheng family dares to do that?
...Okay, the Sheng family might actually dare.
In the vast city of Beijing, the Sheng family is one of the few families that the Zhao family dares not provoke.
Even if they were to do something bad, they would only dare to do it secretly and not make it public.
Zhao Liheng swallowed hard, then pointed at Bai Yue on the bed: "Sheng Yunqi, you actually treat her like a sister? Do you know what kind of person she is? Do you know why she came to the Sheng family?"
He thought Sheng Yunqi was stupid and blinded by Bai Yue's disguise.
Once the truth is revealed, the Sheng family will not stand up for Bai Yue.
Sheng Yunqi smiled slightly.
He turned to look at Bai Yue, his tone gentle: "Bai Yue, I've always considered you my younger sister, and bringing you back to the Sheng family was my idea. Don't worry, if Zhao Liheng harms you, I'll make him take responsibility for you."
Sheng Yunqi's reaction was somewhat strange, and Zhao Liheng froze, a bad feeling rising in his heart.
He discovered that, in addition to the trap he had already stepped into, there seemed to be an even bigger trap waiting for him ahead.
Bai Yue stared blankly at Sheng Yunqi.
She wasn't stupid; she already understood that her every move in the Sheng family was probably under their control.
It was the Sheng family who brought her and Zhao Liheng together, leading to this farce today.
After this incident, she has probably been completely disgraced and made infamous in Beijing's elite circles.
She will never have the chance to marry into the Sheng family.
But why was Sheng Yunqi still so gentle, his gaze even carrying encouragement?
His gaze seemed to tell her to be brave.
It was as if they were still saying that even if the Sheng family knew everything, they would still be willing to accept her.
The confusion in Bai Yue's eyes gradually faded.
She regained consciousness.
Now that things have come to this, marrying into the Sheng family is no longer an option.
But she had other options.
Beijing is not home to only one wealthy family.
The Zhao family is also a wealthy and powerful family!
Sheng Yunqi's gaze was telling her that as long as she was willing to cooperate, the Sheng family would stand behind her and support her in marrying Zhao Liheng!
That's why Sheng Yunqi called her "younger sister," forcing Zhao Liheng to give an explanation.
If the Sheng family is willing to back her up...
She might actually have hope!
As Bai Yue's thoughts raced, she quickly made a decision.
She no longer wanted to stay in the Sheng family as a miserable intern housekeeper.
As long as one can marry into a wealthy family, what difference does it make whether it's the Sheng family or the Zhao family?
Whether the people who helped her were the Zhao family or the Sheng family no longer mattered.
She only cares about her own interests.
She blinked, tears welling up in her eyes quickly: "Brother Yunqi, waaaaah, my body hurts so much. Doctor, I need to see a doctor!"
The bluish-purple marks on her body were the best "evidence" of her crime.
Zhao Liheng dared not deny it!
Sure enough, after she spoke, Zhao Liheng's expression changed drastically, and he turned around to look at her.
"Bai Yue, you bitch! Do you want to die?!"
Bai Yue looked back at him with a serene expression and without any fear: "Mr. Zhao, are you threatening me?"
At this moment, she shed her facade of weakness and revealed her true, ruthless side.
"If you threaten me, I will be very scared and will have no choice but to call the police."
If she really calls the police, the Zhao family will only end up in an even worse situation.
Zhao Liheng stared intently at Bai Yue with a sinister expression.
If looks could kill, Bai Yue would probably be riddled with wounds by now.
After a long few minutes, Zhao Liheng finally looked away and chuckled twice.
"Okay, okay, you're very good."
He stopped looking at Bai Yue, turned to look at Sheng Yunqi, his voice filled with endless resentment: "Your Sheng family has really raised a fine little sister. Fine, I'll marry her, and we'll get engaged this week! Are you satisfied now?"
Sheng Yunqi's smile deepened: "Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for being willing to take responsibility for my sister."
He moved his feet and stopped blocking Zhao Liheng's way.
Zhao Liheng didn't want to stay a second longer and hurriedly left the room.
Sheng Yunqi then said to Bai Yue, "Don't worry, now that I've spoken, you're my sister from now on. No one in the Zhao family will dare to bully you."
After saying this, he nodded to her and left with Qin Hong.
The room fell silent again, leaving Bai Yue alone.
Bai Yue sat blankly on the bed, feeling her mind in complete chaos.
In just half a day, everything changed dramatically.
Zhao Liheng actually relented and agreed to marry her.
Has her dream of marrying into a wealthy family come true?
The process was full of twists and turns, but the result was...
It's a beautiful thing, isn't it?
-
Outside the room.
Li Yin and Ling Shu stood side by side in an inconspicuous shadow.
Qin Hong and Sheng Yunqi did not notice them when they left.
Only after the play had ended did the two of them emerge from the shadows.
Li Yin smiled and said, "You invited me here, and it's certainly a good show."
Ling Shu stood with her hands behind her back, her posture relaxed, and her tone easy: "Good deeds bring good results, and evil deeds bring evil consequences."
Li Yin turned to look at her, his gaze revealing undisguised admiration: "The idea of turning Bai Yue against the Zhao family was yours, wasn't it?"
Apart from Sheng Yun Shen, none of the other members of the Sheng family could come up with such a brilliant idea.
Ling Shu nodded.
To be precise, this idea wasn't something she came up with alone.
It was something she and the dog system came up with together.
However, she did not intend to share this with Li Yin.
Li Yin sighed softly, "Ling Shu, you should seriously consider my suggestion."
He genuinely admired Ling Shu and wanted to help her escape from this place.
"I can see that you yearn for freedom and dislike being restricted. As long as you are willing to leave here, the Li family's doors will always be open to you."
This is the second time he has extended an invitation today.
Ling Shu smiled and shook her head, politely declining his invitation again: "I'm fine here."
She took out her phone to check the time. "President Li, in fifteen minutes, it will be time for the Sheng family and the Li family to officially announce their cooperation."
"Um."
Li Yin withdrew his gaze and did not continue to persuade him.
His most important purpose in coming here today is to announce the cooperation with the Sheng family.
Although he no longer insists, he will never give up easily.
The two turned around and went downstairs.
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In the banquet hall, Ling Xinyao sat at a round table, listlessly swirling the red wine in her glass, looking gloomy.
She was seated next to several other heiresses from wealthy families in Beijing.
"This new CEO Li is a year younger than Sheng Yun Shen. It's truly remarkable that he has been able to take control of the Li family so smoothly in such a short time."
"That's right. The Li family is not as small as the Sheng family. Old Master Li has six sons and more than a dozen grandsons. When the old master decided to pass the position of family head to Li Yin, people in Beijing were shocked."
"Mr. Li's parents are both abroad, so if you marry him, you won't have to worry about your relationship with your in-laws. It's just that there are quite a few people in the Li family, so it's a bit troublesome to manage them."
"Pah, pah, pah, shameless! Does President Li even know you? You haven't even thought of what to name your son yet, have you?"
"To be honest, I've even thought of my speech for my son's wedding."
"...Go to bed early tonight, you'll dream about anything."
Hearing their teasing, Ling Xinyao forced a smile, revealing an awkward one.
She couldn't help but shake the wine glass a little harder, causing the bright red wine to spill out and splash onto the velvet table.
Who wouldn't want to marry someone like Li Yin?
Unfortunately, her story with Li Yin ended before it even began.
The young ladies changed the subject and talked about today's banquet.
"You're saying that President Li's willingness to attend the Sheng family's banquet means the Li family is really going to cooperate with the Sheng family?"
“I think so. President Li has been in Beijing for so long, and he has attended only a handful of banquets. The fact that he was willing to appear at the Sheng family's house this time makes his attitude very clear.”
"With the Li family's help, the Sheng family should be able to weather the crisis smoothly, right?"
Ling Xinyao, annoyed by their conversation, interrupted them.
"President Li's willingness to come does not mean that the Li family is willing to cooperate with the Sheng family."
She shook the red wine in her hand vigorously, her tone resolute.
"Sheng Yun Shen is already ruined. Who can the Sheng family rely on now? President Li isn't stupid. Cooperating with the Sheng family at this time is no different from doing charity."
Merchants are driven by profit; there are no kind people in the arena of fame and fortune.
Ling Xinyao simply did not believe that Li Yin would be willing to do such a losing deal.
The young ladies beside her fell silent, having to admit that Ling Xinyao's words made some sense.
However, their gazes toward Ling Xinyao were now filled with strangeness and scrutiny.
Anyone can say such things, but Ling Xinyao shouldn't have.
After all, the Sheng family is now related to the Ling family by marriage. And Sheng Yunshen, whom Ling Xinyao calls "crippled," is her brother-in-law.
The young ladies exchanged glances and, without prior arrangement, moved further away from Ling Xinyao.
Ling Xinyao was so engrossed in her distress that she didn't notice this.
She quickly finished her glass of red wine, then swayed as she stood up from her chair, wanting to get another glass.
Just as I left the round table, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed.
A bright beam of light shone on the stage in the center of the banquet hall.
Ling Xinyao stopped and, along with the other guests, looked towards the stage.
On stage, Qin Hong wore a velvet gown, and the diamonds on her brooch shone brightly under the lights.
She lightly tapped the microphone to test the sound, a generous smile on her face, as she looked at the quiet guests below.
She turned to the side and raised her hand, the beam of light moving with her movement, illuminating Li Yin as he emerged from behind the curtain.
He walked calmly and resolutely onto the stage and stood beside Qin Hong.
As Ling Xinyao saw Li Yin's face clearly, she also heard the whispers of surprise from the young ladies around her.
She swayed, a sense of panic washing over her.
Could it be...?
"Starting today, Mr. Li will officially become a partner of Shengshi Group, holding five percent of the company's shares, and will also become a member of the Shengshi Group's board of directors!"
After making the announcement, Qin Hong gracefully raised her arm and shook hands with Li Yin.
Two hands, each representing one of the most powerful and influential families in Beijing, were clasped tightly together.
The guests in the audience reacted quickly, and applause erupted like a tidal wave.
In the corner, Zhao Liheng's face was gloomy, his eyes were sinister, and he stared unwillingly at the two people shaking hands on the stage.
His hand gripped the wine glass tightly, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged.
If the glass hadn't been made of such high-quality material, it probably would have been crushed by now.
With the Sheng and Li families officially forming an alliance, the Zhao family's plans are likely to fall through.
Zhao Liheng was extremely agitated and wanted to shout and scream, and wanted to rush onto the stage and separate their tightly clasped hands.
But as a member of the Zhao family, he still had reason in his heart, which kept him sitting still.
However, the feeling of frustration in his heart was overwhelming, wave after wave, completely engulfing him.
Suddenly, he felt a sweet taste in his throat, his mouth filled with the metallic taste of blood, and a sharp, piercing ringing sound rang in his ears.
Zhao Liheng's expression changed slightly, but he stood up calmly and turned to instruct the bodyguard beside him.
"Let's go back to the Zhao family."
The bodyguard was somewhat puzzled: "Mr. Zhao, the banquet isn't over yet. Leaving suddenly now will attract attention..."
Zhao Liheng forced out the words through gritted teeth: "Go!!!"
As he uttered those words, stars began to appear before his eyes.
"Zhao, this drug is very new, with a very strong effect and extremely fast metabolism, making it very difficult to detect."
When his friend abroad gave him the medicine, he explained its "miracle benefits" to him in a video call.
"Unfortunately, through experiments, we found that the side effects of this drug are extremely unstable. Some sensitive individuals may experience dizziness, vomiting, and other symptoms after taking the drug. Therefore, Zhao, for your own health, you can give this drug to others, but please do not try it yourself. This is well-intentioned advice from a friend."
In retrospect, he was probably that "sensitive" lucky one who was affected by the side effects of the medication.
Zhao Liheng has no other thoughts right now but to go home, to go home immediately.
"Also, contact the family doctor immediately and prepare a full set of tests for me. Immediately, right now!"
He struggled to his feet, uttered these final words, and then, supported by his bodyguard, stumbled and walked out.
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Ling Xinyao stared wide-eyed at the stage in disbelief.
The Li family has actually cooperated with the Sheng family!
How is that possible?
Is Li Yin really so foolish as to do charity?
Many people in the audience shared her thoughts, their gazes towards the stage filled with doubt.
A reporter asked the question from the front of the stage.
"Madam Qin, Mr. Li, may I ask if you could reveal the details of the cooperation agreement between the Sheng family and the Li family?"
Qin Hong looked at Li Yin, raised her hand, and made an inviting gesture.
Li Yin nodded, leaned closer to the microphone, and explained in a steady voice, "Thank you, Miss Ling Shu, for finding my mother's last work and giving it to me free of charge. I admire Miss Ling's noble character and trust the Sheng family who fully support her."
As he mentioned Ling Shu's name, another spotlight suddenly came on, illuminating Ling Shu below the stage.
She was standing by the dessert counter, holding a plate in one hand and a small cake in the other.
Suddenly caught by the light, she froze for two seconds.
All eyes in the room instantly focused on her, with various implications.
Envy, jealousy, curiosity, doubt...
Surrounded by gazes, Ling Shu did not feel awkward.
She placed the small cake on a plate, raised her hand, and waved to the stage with a smile.
Li Yin gazed at her from afar, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Ling Shu, thank you for coming to the Sheng family. I think you really are the Sheng family's lucky star."
The scene erupted in uproar once again.
Five percent of the shares!
It's exactly the same as the one Li Yin possesses!
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