Chapter 44 The Fifth Crack: Her dog, no other woman is allowed to covet it...
After breakfast, Ling Shu pushed Sheng Yun Shen out the door.
She hailed a shuttle bus and headed straight for Moon Lake. On the way, she told Sheng Yunshen, "My sister-in-law said she's pregnant and wants to eat something fresh. The golf course by Moon Lake is currently under renovation, and they plan to build a chicken coop to raise chickens and ducks. You can order whatever you want to eat."
Sheng Yunshen remained silent.
Su Ruomeng, who never dared to kill in normal times, was truly going all out.
"Remember that robot dog R&D company we invested in together? They recently sent us a lot of samples, which will come in handy. Let's see how they perform."
As Ling Shu spoke, she casually stroked the ruby ring on Sheng Yun Shen's hand.
It must be said that Sheng Yun Shen's hands are truly beautiful, with well-proportioned bones and flesh, fair and slender, making the ruby on the ring appear even more vibrant.
"By the way, Doggy, there were so many companies making intelligent robots at the investment conference the other day, why did you just happen to choose the robot dog?"
Sheng Yunshen felt the warmth of her fingertips and tried to pull himself back to his senses.
He was impressed by the robot dog development company.
The company owner originally started out making children's toys. After getting involved in the intelligent robot industry, he became very interested and invested all his working capital in robot research and development, ambitiously wanting to make it big.
However, he was an outsider to the field and knew nothing about robot development. He was repeatedly scammed, investing hundreds of millions of yuan, only to develop a bunch of rubbish products.
The robotics industry treats him as a joke, advising him to recognize the reality of the situation and go back to making toys honestly.
When the boss announced that he had made a smart robot dog, no one took it seriously. After all, these days, even roadside trash cans are called smart trash cans; the word "smart" has long lost its value. It's more like a toy to fool little kids.
Only Sheng Yun Shen took it seriously.
The company boss probably never imagined that from the moment he resolutely decided to enter the intelligent robot industry, Sheng Yunshen began to observe and evaluate him. He had a complete grasp of his R&D investment and technical strength, and even knew clearly the pitfalls and losses he had encountered along the way.
Who says that manufacturers of children's toys can't use high technology?
When talking about his area of expertise in investment, Sheng Yunshen spoke calmly: "Everything in the world is interconnected once you understand it. So-called industry barriers don't exist. What's scarce in this world is never people who do things, but rather a persistent heart. The boss of Robot Dog has a persistent heart and is willing to learn. He never falls into the same trap twice. No matter what he does, he will succeed."
When he invests, he always looks at the people, not the business.
Ling Shu's eyes lit up slightly, making no attempt to hide her admiration for Sheng Yun Shen: "You're finally willing to tell me these things."
Sheng Yun Shen was taken aback: "Huh?"
"Didn't you notice it yourself?" Ling Shu chuckled. "When you were installing the system a while ago, it was so lifeless and dull. How could you possibly share these things with me?"
Sheng Yun pondered deeply.
That's true.
At that time, he was half-dead, his mind filled with thoughts of cutting off all love and affection, yet he couldn't let go of his feelings for Ling Shu, making him a terrifyingly conflicted person.
At the investment meeting, he gave advice almost mechanically, without sharing the details of his thinking with Ling Shu.
He thought Ling Shu wouldn't find out.
Unexpectedly, Ling Shu was so perceptive and insightful that she had already figured everything out.
Sheng Yunshen felt a pang of bitterness in his heart: "...When did you start to doubt me?"
Ling Shu tilted her head: "From the very beginning."
Sheng Yun was shocked: "From the very beginning?"
Ling Shu: "When you first bound yourself to me, you knew nothing about systems, cheat codes, or plots, but you were very knowledgeable about the Sheng family, and you knew a lot about the head chef and the group's secretary at the manor. I'm not stupid, what kind of system looks like that?"
To be precise, she never believed that Sheng Yun Shen was some kind of system from the beginning; she just needed to observe carefully because she hadn't confirmed his true identity.
It was just a ploy, a performance to go along with the plan.
In the apocalypse, who isn't an actor?
Sheng Yun Shen was even more shocked: "Then why did you pretend to believe me and call me the dog system?"
Ling Shu retorted confidently, "Aren't you a dog or not?"
Sheng Yun Shen was silent for two seconds: "...dog."
It is completely irrefutable.
Ling Shu added, "If you hadn't installed the system in the first place and had just told me your real identity, we might even have a child by now."
Sheng Yun Shen: "Is... oh?"
What child?
A certain innocent, vegetative person has already crashed.
Ling Shu said slowly and deliberately, "Just kidding."
Sheng Yun breathed a sigh of relief, feeling her cheeks burning: "...Oh."
Ling Shu added, "Don't think you've gotten away with this. I won't take responsibility for what happened yesterday."
Sheng Yun Shen's emotions were like a rollercoaster ride, suddenly jumping up and down: "Huh?"
What won't you be responsible for?
Are you referring to those two kisses from yesterday?
Sheng Yunshen paused for a moment, then paused again, before finally saying, "...But we're already married, so whatever we do is legal."
Ling Shu then remembered: "Oh."
That's right.
Damn it, she even prepared a whole set of arguments to persuade Sheng Yun Shen not to be obsessed, saying that her kissing him didn't mean anything.
Forget they're a married couple; whatever they do is legal, no explanation needed.
Having actually lost by half a move, Ling Shu's evil intentions grew, and without any politeness, she reached out and gave the vegetable-like person's stomach a hard rub.
This is legal.
One touch wasn't enough; he pinched it a couple more times.
Sheng Yun Shen promptly slid to his knees: "...I was wrong."
Ling Shu didn't stop.
Is she someone who can be resolved with just an apology?
Sheng Yun Shen: "Please."
He discovered that Ling Shu was eating this.
Ling Shu stopped: "..."
Smart people are no fun.
Just then, the shuttle bus stopped.
Ling Shu's attention was drawn to the row of robotic dogs outside the car.
These robotic dogs, carrying all sorts of heavy loads on their backs, moved forward with remarkable ease, perfectly avoiding all kinds of obstacles.
Seeing one of these things for the first time, she couldn't resist jumping off the bus and curiously kicking one of the robotic dogs. The robot dog wobbled to the side, its four legs flailing about for a few seconds before quickly regaining its balance and swiftly returning to the group.
It's quite interesting.
only……
Why are these robot dogs made in so many different colors?
The dog she just kicked was pink, with a red bow on its head.
Next to them were some fluffy blue-green ones, some white-gold ones with a metallic sheen, and some covered in cartoon letters...
That's so flashy and gaudy.
Although Sheng Yunshen couldn't see it, he had calmly deduced the reason: "The company boss started out making children's toys, so he may have a habit of making the products look like children's toys."
Ling Shu said thoughtfully, "No wonder he can't sell them."
It looks unreliable, who would dare to buy it!
It turns out this unfortunate boss was dragged down by his bizarre aesthetic sense.
Sheng Yun smiled deeply: "That's why we got the first chance."
He thought for a moment and then suggested, "Ling Shu, you can film a video of the robot dog and send it to Butler Wang so he can help promote it."
The robot dog owner is lacking people willing to stand up for him.
Ling Shu is the most suitable candidate.
Through investment, Ling Shu acquired 15% of the shares in the robot dog company, currently valued at 50 million. With proper promotion, the robot dog company will attract more attention, inevitably driving up its stock price. Sheng Yunshen conservatively estimates that it could at least increase tenfold within the next year, and with unlimited future potential, it's perfectly suitable for long-term holding, waiting for further appreciation.
Ling Shu stood still: "Although I can understand your motives, the end of the world is just around the corner. Is there any point in doing this?"
Sheng Yun Shen quickly said, "Please."
Ling Shu: "..."
She squinted, took out her phone, followed behind the robot dog team, filmed a few videos, and sent them to Butler Wang.
Putting her phone away, she scoffed, "It's only because I spoil you."
Since it was something she could do easily, and Sheng Yun Shen pleaded with her in a soft voice, she had no reason to refuse again.
Sheng Yun smiled deeply: "Thank you."
He did not tell Ling Shu about the Doomsday Clock.
After having a frank conversation with Ling Shu yesterday, at midnight, Sheng Yun Shen saw the Doomsday Bell again. He was in a state of great excitement at the time, and when he struck the Doomsday Bell, he used all his strength, creating the fifth crack.
The Doomsday Clock creaked and groaned, and snow continued to fall, indicating that it was quite damaged.
Sheng Yunshen guessed that if he could completely destroy the Doomsday Clock before the end of the world, perhaps everything would undergo unknown changes.
The end of the world won't come; life goes on.
He wanted to give Ling Shu a carefree future in his own way.
He didn't intend to tell Ling Shu everything until he confirmed this.
He didn't want to disappoint her.
Ling Shu didn't think much of it, lifted him off the shuttle bus, and pushed him slowly forward.
As she walked, she said, "They're laying solar panels over there. Uncle Wang specifically found a flat spot, laid the panels on top, and planted some shade-loving mushrooms and vegetables underneath, making good use of the land."
Sheng Yunshen replied, "Hmm, solar-agricultural integration, Steward Wang's consideration is quite good."
Agricultural...solar complementary farming? Is that such a technical term?
Ling Shu pursed her lips.
Sheng Yun Shen didn't finish his sentence.
Ling Shu couldn't stand it anymore, so she bent down and pinched his waist again.
He knew he had said too much, and it was all stuff that Ling Shu wasn't interested in, so he quickly shut up and changed the subject.
"How are the nanowires coming along? Are you sure you want to use them on the fence?"
Ling Shu finally became interested and looked at the white walls of the Sheng family manor not far away.
"Preparations are almost complete, and Uncle Wang designed the nanowires to be concealed. They won't rise under normal circumstances, but will rise in times of emergency for defense. With the nanowires, we don't have to worry about zombies breaking in from above the wall. Everything will be accurate, easier than slicing a watermelon."
This is her area of expertise.
While ordinary zombies lack the ability to think, they can still use their instinctive craving for flesh and blood to scale high walls through sheer numbers, sometimes even collapsing them under their weight. When Butler Wang was renovating the walls, Ling Shu also requested that they be specially reinforced.
The walls of the Sheng family manor were already three meters high, and with the addition of the high-voltage electricity and the soon-to-be-installed nanowires, its defensive capabilities are at their maximum.
Ling Shu smiled slightly and snapped her fingers.
A buzzing sound came from the low sky not far away, as if something was rapidly approaching.
Since Sheng Yunshen couldn't see it, he could only rely on his hearing to distinguish: "Is it a drone?"
At the investment reception, they also invested in a drone research and development company. This company had reached its most critical stage of development, but the investors, in an attempt to force the company owner to sell the technology, actually withdrew their investment. The investors were also a powerful and influential family in Beijing. Other investors, though envious, dared not rashly intervene and disrupt the other company's plans.
But the Sheng family is not afraid.
There is a clear difference between top-tier wealthy families and ordinary wealthy families.
Hearing the sound, Sheng Yunshen guessed that it must be a drone.
"You got it right."
Ling Shu smiled and said to the drone that was approaching in mid-air, "Shoot his leg."
Sheng Yun Shen: "?"
Whose leg?
The next second, with a "thud," he felt a chill on his leg, as if he had been hit by something.
It doesn't hurt, it's just cold.
"It's a water bomb."
Ling Shu explained, "It's currently in the testing phase, and it's filled with water bullets, so it won't hurt when you hit it."
Sheng Yun pondered: "Drones, image recognition, voice recognition and control... this company is indeed doing a good job."
Ling Shu agreed: "Yes, they're so convenient, they can hit any target you point at. From now on, they'll be my scouts."
She pushed Sheng Yun Shen all the way to the edge of Moon Lake.
“I haven’t brought you here before. Moon Lake has changed a lot. There are rooms by the lake specifically for fishing and relaxing. We’re in a room right now.”
Sheng Yunshen felt a warmth in his heart: "I came with you."
Once you realize it, you've been here.
Ling Shu shook her head: "That's different."
She pushed Sheng Yun Shen to the window and raised his hand to reach outside.
He felt the wind brushing against his fingertips and smelled the scent of water.
"The walls on three sides of this room can be completely opened, turning it into a gazebo. There is a water pump with a filter at the bottom of the room. When the weather is hot, turn on the water pump, and it will pump water to the roof and drip down along the eaves, just like rain."
Sheng Yun Shen listened attentively to Ling Shu's introduction.
Actually, Butler Wang had already explained these words to her once when he brought her to Moon Lake. She had already heard them in her mind.
When she told him, it was a completely different feeling.
Ling Shu was showing him how to experience the world.
Feel the sunshine in Xiaominglou, feel the wind and rain at Yuehu Lake.
She always seemed to be like this. Before his identity was exposed, she thought he was unaware and still took him to the auction.
Ling Shu is the kind of person who thinks, "I love this world, so I hope you can experience its beauty too."
With her around, this world is the most beautiful place.
Taking advantage of the brief pause after Ling Shu finished her introduction, Sheng Yun Shen earnestly called out, "Ling Shu."
Ling Shu sat by the window, swinging her legs: "Hmm? What's wrong?"
Sheng Yun Shen: "Ling Shu, I want to see you."
"I'm sorry, although I've attended banquets with you before, I don't usually pay much attention to the opposite sex. I... I don't even know what you look like."
You showed me this world, but what I want to see most is you.
Ling Shu blinked.
"Considering that you've just recovered from a serious illness, I'll reluctantly agree."
She grabbed Sheng Yun Shen's hand and slowly pressed it against her face.
Sheng Yunshen held his breath, focusing intently on the tactile sensation in his hands.
His hand touched Ling Shu's cheek.
It feels warm and smooth to the touch, like a flawless piece of jade.
Ling Shu patiently guided his hand upwards. His fingertips brushed against the bridge of her delicate nose, and his fingertips could clearly feel the supple and graceful lines of her nose.
Further up, his fingertips touched her eyelashes. A subtle, downy tremor swept across his fingertips, bringing a delicate yet distinct tickle, like the fluttering of butterfly wings.
When his fingers finally slid down to her jawline, his palm almost completely supported her small, delicate chin, the lines of her jawbone smooth and clear as his fingertips touched hers.
Her warm breath brushed against his wrist, which was hanging under his chin, carrying a heart-fluttering intimacy.
Sheng Yunshen sketched her appearance bit by bit deep in his consciousness.
Nose, eyes, cheeks, lips...
Those eyes should always hold a mischievous smile, and a magnanimous acceptance of everything.
The blurry outline gradually became clear.
He wanted to etch all of this into the deepest part of his mind.
After a moment, Ling Shu let go of his hand: "Are you done?"
Sheng Yunshen said with a smile, "Yes, it's done."
He now knows what she looks like.
If he were to wake up someday, he would surely recognize her in a crowd at a glance.
It's just a pity that he probably won't have that kind of luck.
"Thank you, Ling Shu."
This thank you made Ling Shu feel inexplicably embarrassed.
She coughed, stood up and looked out the window, then awkwardly changed the subject: "It'll be lunchtime soon. I'll talk to Uncle Wang and ask him to bring over a couple of fish to make a fish hot pot."
It's hard to resist fish that's been killed and cut right before you go.
She was about to call Butler Wang when he came to see her first.
They came with gossip in mind.
"Miss Ling, Mr. Li has suffered a stroke."
"oh?"
Ling Shu raised her eyebrows. "He's really lucky; he managed to have a stroke in time."
Li Yin would probably be quite disappointed.
Butler Wang added, "Madam Su fell down the stairs at the banquet but was promptly taken to the hospital and is now out of danger. The eldest young master has contacted Mr. Su, and Mr. Su has already sent someone to take care of her."
This refers to Su's father and mother.
That day, Su's mother tried to ambush Ling Shu at the Li family's house, but instead fell down the stairs and lost consciousness on the spot. Considering that she was Su Ruomeng's mother, Sheng Yunqi called Su's father and told him that he had to take care of Su's mother, otherwise the Sheng family would take back all the benefits given to the Su family, including the house where Su's parents were currently living.
That's right, the house where Su's father and mother lived was also bought for them by the Sheng family.
I really don't know how they can live in a house bought by the Sheng family and even cooperate with others to scheme against the Sheng family.
Su's father was used to a life of luxury and couldn't bear to give up his current good life.
He had no choice but to reluctantly go to the hospital to take care of Su's mother.
With the Sheng family watching over him, Su's father probably wouldn't dare to do anything.
"By the way, Old Zhao sent Su Yao abroad, saying he wanted him to receive medical treatment overseas."
Ling Shu almost laughed now: "Su Yaoxin?"
Butler Wang nodded speechlessly: "I believe you. They're probably already on the plane by now."
Ling Shu shook her head and sighed, "He brought this upon himself; there's nothing we can do."
Who is Old Zhao? He's the head of the Zhao family, a notorious smiling tiger. Su Yao publicly pointed out Zhao Liheng's physical disability in front of so many people. To avoid further trouble, Old Zhao went up and said a few polite words, but Su Yao actually took it seriously.
He didn't even consider that he had caused Old Zhao's most beloved son to lose face, so how could Old Zhao possibly help him sincerely?
Could the plane he was on have flown directly to Gayao in Myanmar?
Anyway, this is Su Yao's own choice, and Ling Shu doesn't intend to interfere.
Butler Wang added, "Zhao Liheng was also sent away by Old Zhao, ostensibly to study abroad."
Zhao Liheng's impotence has become widely known, and the entire elite circle of Beijing knows it. He's practically useless and can no longer be the heir to the Zhao family. Once sent away, who knows when he'll return?
Ling Shu wasn't interested in him and casually said "Oh," then suddenly remembered, "What about Bai Yue?"
Butler Wang sighed: "Bai Yue... was pregnant, but unfortunately she miscarried."
Ling Shu remained silent for a moment.
She recalled that when Bai Yue came to warn her to be careful of the Zhao family at the Li family's residence, she had clutched her stomach and said she had a way to protect herself. That so-called "way" probably referred to the child.
Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on her, and due to Su Yao's influence, Bai Yue lost her child.
In that case, sending Su Yao to Myanmar was actually a bargain for him.
Speaking of Bai Yue, Butler Wang's expression was complicated: "She... just contacted me, saying she wanted to talk to you."
"Huh?" Ling Shu asked, puzzled. "With me?"
She actually didn't have much of a relationship with Bai Yue; they barely spoke to each other at the Sheng family's residence.
This should be the most difficult time for Bai Yue, so why would you want to talk to her?
After thinking for a moment, Ling Shu nodded: "Okay, you can call her."
Butler Wang nodded, took out his tablet, and made a video call to Bai Yue.
The call was answered quickly.
Bai Yue wasn't wearing makeup; her face was pale, and she looked very weak.
"Ling Shu, I didn't expect you to still be willing to talk to me."
Ling Shu looked at the background behind her.
It looked like a bustling, noisy place, not like a hospital ward.
She frowned: "You're not at the hospital?"
Bai Yue smiled and said, "I've already been discharged from the hospital. It's not like it's a serious illness."
Ling Shu's lips moved slightly.
Shouldn't you rest more after this?
However, she had no right to offer advice; she could only silently complain in her heart.
After laughing a few times, Bai Yue stopped laughing and her expression became serious: "Ling Shu, I'm leaving."
"To appease me, Mr. Zhao gave me a large sum of money, which should be enough for me to live on for the rest of my life as long as I don't squander it. He also said that if I wanted, I could officially marry Zhao Liheng, go abroad together, and live a comfortable life."
At this point, a hint of mockery flashed across Bai Yue's face.
I refused.
"Zhao Liheng is a madman now. I would rather die than be with him."
Ling Shu watched her silently.
A month ago, Bai Yue was not like this. Back then, she was full of ambition, determined to become a wealthy wife, believing that marrying into a wealthy family was the best solution in life.
Bai Yue seemed to recall the past as well, a bitter smile appearing on her lips.
She walked a little further away and bowed earnestly to the camera: "I'm sorry, Ling Shu, I was so stupid back then. And Yunqi and his wife... I'm too ashamed to contact them, could you please help me convey my apology to them?"
Ling Shu thought for a moment and said, "Bai Yue, you have harmed the Sheng family and you have also helped the Sheng family. Your debts with the Sheng family are now settled, and you owe each other nothing from now on."
Bai Yue straightened up, a faint light flickering in her eyes.
Ling Shu asked, "If you don't plan to stay in the Zhao family, where are you going?"
"go home."
Bai Yue said softly, "I'm going back to the home my father and I used to live, and I'll never come back."
Facing the camera, she spoke each word as if in a dream, "Ling Shu, it feels like I've had a very, very long dream. Now, my dream of marrying into a wealthy family has ended, and it's time for me to leave."
"I hope Brother Yun Shen recovers soon, and I also wish you and him a long and happy marriage."
Bai Yue made a special video call, probably to say goodbye.
She probably never imagined that after traveling all the way back from a foreign country and making such a big fuss, the only person she could say goodbye to in the end would be Ling Shu.
Her eyes pleaded, "Before I leave, can I... take one last look at him?"
Ling Shu refused without hesitation: "No."
She wouldn't allow any other woman to have designs on her dog.
Bai Yue smiled, as if she had expected this, and did not insist further.
"Oh, right... lastly, there's one more thing I'd like to say. It's about the Zhao family..."
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