Lin Wanxing rushed outside in a panic. The villa was very grand, with servants trimming the lawn and Shen Huai'an's private golf course on the other side.
Few people go to that sports field because it is home to a large, grumpy wolfhound, Shen Huai'an's beloved pet. No one dares to disturb the fierce dog.
That dog is dangerous. A few years ago, a maid forgot to lock its cage, which caused it to run away from the sports field once.
That one time became everyone's nightmare. It bared its teeth and bit the myna bird kept in the living room to death in one bite. It didn't even spare the house servants. It almost hurt someone.
From then on, the dog was completely confined to the stadium, and only Mr. Shen dared to approach it.
Li Jiyan was hiding in a corner outside, making a phone call.
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on things here at all times. Mr. Shen did bring that idiot back today."
Even over the phone, Li Ji's tone and attitude were incredibly obsequious. His triangular eyes were practically disappearing with a smile, and he was bowing and scraping as if he wanted to kneel on the ground to talk to people.
A strong voice came from the other end of the phone, "Instead of staying at home, this cripple insisted on going to some Fang family banquet and causing trouble for himself. Now look what he's done, he's brought back a fool."
"Keep a close eye on him from now on. If he does anything, tell me immediately. Remember, you must never let him find out that you have a problem."
"Yes, Mr. Shen, you can rest assured that I will handle things well."
Lin Wanxing walked over silently. He saw Li Jiyan's back from afar and noticed that Li Jiyan was talking on the phone, so he leaned closer and overheard some of it.
Li Jiyan has been working for the eldest branch of the Shen family for many years. This Chairman Shen is Shen Taimin, Shen Huai'an's cousin. Back then, Shen Er was a prodigy, the object of everyone's pursuit.
His dazzling brilliance completely overshadowed all the young people in the Shen family, including Shen Taimin.
Compared to Shen Huai'an's brilliance, he was made to appear even more dim and insignificant, almost like a nobody.
Later, Shen Er got into serious trouble and became a cripple. The old man also suddenly passed away. At this time, Shen Taimin suddenly appeared and was put in charge.
Li Jiyan was a fence-sitter who had long since sided with Shen Taimin, and he secretly monitored Shen Huai'an's every move.
With Shen Er's downfall, Li Jiyan had already prepared an escape route for himself, as he could no longer continue to work hard under Shen Er.
So he chose Shim Tae-min. What future could he have by following a cripple? He was a fence-sitter who naturally swayed with the wind.
Li Jiyan hung up the phone and turned around to see Lin Wanxing's face.
He jumped up in fright, his whole body arching like a cat with its fur standing on end, eyes wide open.
Li Jiyan gripped her phone tightly and asked Lin Wanxing tremblingly, "When...when did you get here?"
Lin Wanxing gave him a silly smile. "Butler Li, what's wrong with you?"
Lin Wanxing said, "I came from over there and just got here."
As he spoke, Lin Wanxing pointed to the independent greenhouse behind him. He had indeed come from that direction and had just arrived here.
A sudden chill flashed in Li Jiyan's eyes. He gritted his teeth and tentatively asked, "Did you hear that just now?"
He had just hung up the phone, but Li Jiyan was still unsure whether the little fool had heard something he shouldn't have.
Lin Wanxing thought for a moment, looking confused, "What did you hear?"
Li Jiyan breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed he hadn't heard anything important.
This idiot probably wouldn't lie; what could an idiot understand?
"Butler Li, are you alright? Who were you talking to just now?" Lin Wanxing asked him with eyes full of curiosity.
Li Jiyan was too lazy to waste words on this fool. "They're just family."
"Family? Is it your mother?" Lin Wanxing asked him with a smile. His eyes were particularly beautiful as he looked up, and his fair face had that silly look about him.
Li Jiyan didn't want to deal with a fool like him, so she replied perfunctorily, "Yes, it's my mother."
Lin Wanxing had overheard a bit of his conversation with the person on the phone, and he couldn't believe that was how a son would treat his mother. It was more like the way a lapdog wags its tail to please its owner.
However, Lin Wanxing still looked at Li Jiyan with a silly, envious gaze, "It's so nice to have a mother who cares about you."
"If there's nothing else, Young Master Lin, I'll be leaving now."
"Then you go ahead and get busy. I'd like to explore the area by myself."
It was obvious that Li Jiyan was getting impatient, but unfortunately Lin Wanxing didn't seem to see the impatience in his eyes at all.
This Li Jiyan is always strange; the way he looks at him always makes him very uncomfortable.
This house is really big. If I forget the way I came, I might not be able to get back.
In the evening, the kitchen staff at home specially prepared several extra desserts after being instructed to do so.
A variety of exquisite dishes were laid out on the square dining table, and Shen Huai'an elegantly ate his Western meal with a knife and fork.
His every move was exceptionally perfect, even his expression while eating was so focused.
His long, slender hands held a cold knife and fork to cut the steak, his square, gold-rimmed glasses gleaming under the crystal chandelier.
"How is it? Is it to your liking?"
He suddenly asked Lin Wanxing, who was greedily eating blueberry pancakes. His mouth was stuffed full, so he couldn't answer Shen Huai'an.
All I could do was smile and nod to indicate that the food was delicious.
He hadn't eaten these things in a long time; he could never get such delicious food at the Chen family's house.
So his eating manners were a bit unrefined, but thankfully Shen Huai'an didn't look down on him for it.
Shen Huai'an looked at him and suddenly a smile appeared on his face.
"Eat more if it's delicious."
Lin Wanxing pursed his lips and stared straight at Shen Huai'an. In his heart, Shen Huai'an was a great person. He was the only one who didn't look down on him.
Lin Wanxing looked around, her eyes seemingly searching for something.
Shen Huai'an liked those watery eyes, liked the way he looked at her, staring at her blankly.
He is a treasure from head to toe, especially his eyes, which are truly like sparkling gems.
Shen Huai'an gripped the knife tightly in his hand, exerting a subtle force. Through his glasses, his eyes suddenly changed.
A sinister and violent glint emanated from his eyes. His smile was gentle, but his eyes were terrifying and chilling, like two separate, mismatched features deformed onto one face.
It's terrifying and sends chills down your spine.
The bright red steak he was chewing tasted nothing like the fool in front of him, and the knife in his hand made his excited smile even wider.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud. So this was the fool the Chen family had been keeping locked up all along. Although he was foolish, it was truly rare to see such a work of art.
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