Chapter 87 [87] Can you try to trust me? ...
Tang Yuanyuan asked, "Is it mandatory, or can I choose freely?"
Shen Yu put down his chopsticks and said apologetically, "In my life, I've only been overbearing once. I've already done it, and I won't force you again."
"You are free to choose, but my wish is that you come with me and meet my family."
Tang Yuanyuan thought for three seconds: "Mr. Shen, my choice is not to go."
"You said before that you would always satisfy my requests. So, will you still help me with Manager Mao's matter?"
"You won't go back on your word, will you?"
The light in Shen Yu's eyes dimmed, and his thin lips twitched into a helpless smile: "Not bad, you still know how to control me." In this world, the only person who can control him is her.
"I am willing to deal with Manager Mao, not a transaction."
"Perhaps you see our relationship as a transaction, but for me, it's never been one."
He put down his chopsticks, clasped his hands together, his gaze clear and sincere behind his glasses as he invited his lover, "I'm approaching you with the intention of getting married. I hope you can get to know my family and attend my grandmother's birthday party."
"May I?"
Tang Yuanyuan lowered her eyelids, not looking him in the eye: "Mr. Shen."
"I am a cruel woman and I have no intention of getting married."
"You made a wrong choice."
"Believe me, choosing a beauty like Miss Song will bring you happiness."
Shen Yu was silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you for your advice, but I just want to stick to this path."
Tang Yuanyuan shook her head: "I don't even think I'd be a good partner. You have such poor judgment."
Shen Yu: "What is your definition of a good partner?"
Tang Yuanyuan: "She's like Miss Song, gentle and intelligent, full of longing for family, and loves her husband. I can imagine that after she gets married, she will still love her children."
"I can't do any of these. I only love myself and spend my time on my career."
Shen Yu: "I am an adult, not a baby. I am not looking for a nanny. I can be self-sufficient financially and will participate in my child's growth in the future."
"The things you make fun of yourself about might seem more mainstream in the eyes of the world, but to me, they are your shining points."
"Don't you know that when you handle things, your whole being shines. You shine like that, and you're not worthy of working for anyone else."
"Including me."
"You just need to be the shining you, that's enough."
sophistry!
Tang Yuanyuan bit the lotus root slices in big mouthfuls, this man was too good at sophistry.
She had never met such an opponent before and could not defeat him in any argument.
He Ying didn't sleep all night. She arrived at the company early in the morning with dark circles under her eyes, but none of her colleagues were in the office yet.
Amidst the anxiety, we welcomed the new acting manager, Manager Luo.
Manager Luo not only didn't fire her or make things difficult for her, he even made her a permanent employee. Her colleagues told her the gossip, "Manager Mao's loan sharking is known to the higher-ups... He even secretly accepted bribes..."
Whether it was in person or behind the scenes, none of the gossip involved her.
He Ying felt relieved, hesitated for a moment, and finally submitted her resignation.
Tang Yuanyuan was surprised: "Wasn't Manager Mao fired? Why are you still selling cakes?"
He Ying: "I don't want to have a male boss anymore. It's too scary."
"You are a woman." Moreover, it can also make the pervert lose his job, which makes her feel at ease.
Tang Yuanyuan smiled. She now had three stores and would open more cake shops in the future. She needed an office and a product manager to control costs, who would also work part-time as an accountant for the three stores. Besides, He Ying came from a business background, so she could even hand over employee training to her. Hiring He Ying would save her a lot of trouble.
Tang Yuanyuan was still busy with her final exams, and she was going to be very busy in the second half of the semester. She didn't want to fail, so she delegated all her tasks and plunged into the library.
She even forgot to eat lunch. It was not until her cold hands were put into a hand warmer that she realized her hands and feet were numb.
Turning his head, he met Shen Yu's profile.
He said, "What a coincidence. I came to talk to the professor about something and stopped by the library to look for a book."
Tang Yuanyuan is holding a hot water bottle. This is the third one. How many hot water bottles does this guy have?
"You're a man, why do you need a hot water bottle? How come there are hot water bottles everywhere you go?"
"Is it not possible?"
Considering how well-fed Shen Yu is, even hot water needs to be brought to him by the nanny. It's not surprising that someone always has a hot water bottle ready.
"Isn't your grandma's birthday today? Why aren't you going over?"
"You actually still remember," Shen Yu was a little relieved. He lowered his eyelids and opened the book: "I'll be there later."
Only then did Tang Yuanyuan realize that she was starving.
I glanced at the watch on my wrist and it was three o'clock in the afternoon.
"I'm going to get some food, you're welcome."
Shen Yu suspected that she was avoiding him and closed the book. "Can I borrow this book with your library card?"
Of course, Tang Yuanyuan has no problem with this little thing.
Shen Yu held the book in one hand and said, "What are your plans for winter vacation? Are you going anywhere?"
Winter vacation is about to start in a week. Fudan University has students from all over the country, and some of them do not go home during the summer or winter vacations. They can all live in the dormitories as usual. Tang Yuanyuan now has two stores to open before the New Year and has no plans to go back. The business there is already very mature, and Zhou Wei can just place the orders herself. Tang Yuanyuan has deposited a big red envelope in Zhou Wei's account, and then asked her to use the money to give some holiday allowances and gifts to the two employees.
Tang Yuanyuan said, "I'll just live in the dormitory."
Shen Yu: "Would you consider staying with me? Or would you rather live in an apartment? It's better than living in the dorm. There's heating, and you can read books and not be cold."
Tang Yuanyuan: "Mr. Shen, I don't want to be a flower in a greenhouse, relying on you to pamper me."
"Let's live in the apartment," Shen Yu put a key into her coat pocket. "You are not a frog, and I am not warm water."
"A refined life has nothing to do with decadence, and suffering is not necessary to prove one's will."
"This apartment was promised to you earlier and has been empty ever since."
Shen Yu took a step back and nodded slightly at her, "I should go now."
The cold wind blew up his clothes, and for some reason, just like the gloomy weather, he felt a little bleak.
Tang Yuanyuan held the key, feeling it was very heavy. She knew very well that she would never live there again.
Shen Yu did not go back to the old house directly, but went to the company for a while. He did not go to the old house until half past six with the gifts.
The whole family has been looking forward to it for a long time.
Shen Yi looked behind him: "Why are you alone? Where's your girlfriend? Haven't you caught up with her yet?"
Shen Yu said slowly, "I have a photo of you when you were a kid with two missing teeth. Do you want to show it to your brother-in-law?"
Shen Yi: “…You are too cruel!”
Mr. Shen came out of the kitchen to take a look, glancing behind him. "What's going on? Your mother thought you would bring someone over, so she even changed the pattern of the tablecloth outside the coffee table. Is all her hard work going to be in vain?"
Shen Yu tugged at his collar without changing his expression. Then he remembered that he wasn't wearing a suit or tie today. "She's still studying and preparing for her final exams. Maybe next time, next time."
The Shen family is a big family. Shen Yu has an older brother and an older sister. His older brother got married a few years ago. Now his second child is ten months old and can babble.
Shen Yu handed the jadeite he had bought a long time ago to his grandmother. "She and I chose this together, and she controlled the price."
Nanny Chen is now over seventy years old, but she is still elegant, wearing an exquisite silk scarf and smiling with eyes curved. "Good boy, grandma is so happy. Give her my regards. It's winter vacation, bring you home to play."
Shen Yu knew that he couldn't bring it for the time being, so he replied, "Okay."
He picked up his little nephew from his elder brother's arms and played with him. "I haven't seen you for a few days. Why do you look fatter? It's hard to hold you."
In a family with young children, babies are always a good way to divert the conversation, and sure enough, everyone's attention was drawn to the baby.
Mrs. Shen walked into the kitchen and whispered to her husband: "What's wrong with your son? Who on earth is he in love with? It's okay to break off the engagement, but why hasn't he brought anyone back after so long?"
Mr. Shen said with a smile, "Your son has always been very arrogant since he was young. So many girls are chasing him, but he just doesn't like anyone. This time, he must have met his match, and the other girl didn't like him. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to ask Uncle Hua about it."
Mrs. Shen said worriedly: "No wonder, I thought he always seemed unhappy in the past six months. What kind of girl is this? Should we meet her first and check her out?" It was the first time for her to see her son interested in a girl.
Mr. Shen said, "Don't you know your son's character?"
"He wants to keep it a secret, so don't make things worse. He'll be mad at you if he finds out. For now, just sit back and watch him make a fool of himself."
"...Is he your biological son?"
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "Don't worry. Your son has had a smooth life in the first half of his life. He doesn't know what hardships are. Suffering a little is a good thing. It's like saying there's always someone to overcome."
Mr. Shen nudged his wife with his arm and said, "Wait outside. The fumes will damage your skin. I'm going to start cooking."
The chef has already prepared the dishes, but every year Mr. Shen will personally make a dish of stewed raw food to finale the meal. He is a typical Shanghainese man, and he is good at cooking and taking care of the children. Even at this age, he and Mrs. Shen still go out for a walk hand in hand. The Shen family has a very good family tradition, which has been passed down to him. His three children all have successful careers and happy families, of course, with the exception of Shen Yu today.
"Stewed raw, here we come!"
Amid the cheers of the children and grandchildren, the final dish was served.
After dinner, it was everyone's entertainment time. Except for the two grandchildren, three years old and eight months old, everyone used the family as a unit for activities. The eldest brother and sister-in-law teased their son together, the sister and her husband played the piano together, and even the father talked to grandma while playing with mom's hair.
Shen Yu was alone, holding a glass of red wine, sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window, watching a few fine snowflakes falling from the sky.
He couldn't help but think of Tang Yuanyuan.
Their family is really nice. The parents love each other very much. The grandmother is kind and does not discriminate against girls at all. She has already prepared a gift for her grandson's wife.
She will definitely like it here.
Unfortunately, she only had a phone in her dormitory, and she didn't even want a mobile phone.
"...Tang Yuanyuan from Dormitory 306, right?" the dorm manager repeated, verifying the information. "Waiting for her classmates. Hey, Tang Yuanyuan, there's a call for you!"
Shen Yu's pupils shrank. He thought that he would have to wait until at least ten o'clock before she called.
Tang Yuanyuan was called and turned around to take the phone from the dormitory manager: "Hello, Tang Yuanyuan, who is this?"
The clear and distinct voice fell into his ears, and in front of his eyes, he seemed to see her holding the phone, with her head tilted slightly and a serious expression.
She always takes everything she does seriously.
"It's me."
"Mr. Shen, aren't you attending your grandmother's birthday party?"
"At the old house," he said, his mood suddenly brightening up from the low point just now. "My family asked me to say hello to you."
Tang Yuanyuan's grip on the phone line tightened. "Does your family know?"
"They're all looking forward to meeting you."
There was silence on the phone.
Shen Yu broke the deadlock: "Thank you for not pouring cold water on me at this moment. I'm very happy."
Then he asked, "You're back to the dormitory so early today?"
The damp and cold weather in Shanghai was also very uncomfortable. Tang Yuanyuan took the book back and prepared to read in bed: "Well, the weather is cold, I have to go back to the dormitory, goodbye."
Shen Yu: "Goodbye."
Tang Yuanyuan hung up first. After hearing the busy tone, Shen Yu said softly, "Goodbye."
Tang Yuanyuan finished her exams and the counter at the mall was ready for business. Li Mu had to keep an eye on the office building, so she came to keep an eye on the mall.
The main thing here is a cloud logo, the background of the elevator is decorated, and then three display freezers and several sets of mini stools are placed, so it is very simple to assemble.
Tang Yuanyuan came early by taxi. In front of the counter, there were already seven or eight groups of customers choosing cakes. Tang Yuanyuan saw the queue and went to help pack.
"...We're having a grand opening promotion right now. Buy two groups and get a box of cake free. We accept group orders. Which three groups would you like?"
The slender fingers pointed at the three cakes.
“Okay, you eat here.”
Following the man's slender fingers upwards, Tang Yuanyuan met Shen Yu's smiling face. "Should I hear some reasonable explanation?"
Tang Yuanyuan: "If I said I came here to work, would you believe me?"
Shen Yu was silent, looking at her with his dark eyes.
Tang Yuanyuan unbuttoned her work clothes, handed them to the clerk, and silently followed Shen Yu out of the cake area.
She had thought of an excuse two days ago, so she explained calmly: "Well, actually, I am very optimistic about the Yunduo cake shop, I gave it to the franchisee."
Shen Yu suddenly turned around: "Can you try to trust me?"
The spotlight cast a clear and clean light on the lens. The man's eyes were so gentle and his voice was very soft, as if bewitching.
"Try to trust me. I won't do anything to harm your business."
As people came and went around her, Tang Yuanyuan tightened the hem of her clothes with her fingertips: "You, have known this for a long time?"
Shen Yu: "That kind of creative decoration is not something that ordinary people can come up with."
"After looking at hundreds of foreign photos, I find your work more like the ones that always surprise me." He knew it at first sight.
It's her.
Tang Yuanyuan: "So, you deliberately come here to buy afternoon tea and order cakes every day to take care of me?"
Shen Yu: "You are my girlfriend, I support your career, isn't that what I should do?"
Tang Yuanyuan looked at him in a daze. She was always good at talking, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Shen Yu asked: "What time do you get off work tonight? Are you going to work until nine o'clock?"
Tang Yuanyuan nodded. Today was the first day of opening, and the cost of this store was the highest, so she had to be aware of this.
After a while, someone from the mall office came over with money to buy cakes: "I want fifteen."
Tang Yuanyuan had a vague guess in her mind: "Did you guys chip in to buy this, or was someone treating you?"
"Our young boss Shen is here to inspect the store and treat us to a big meal. This is the money he gave me to buy this."
Tang Yuanyuan flicked the banknotes and put them in the drawer.
At nine o'clock in the evening, Tang Yuanyuan locked the counter, feeling tired and hungry, and saw Shen Yu coming towards her with car keys in his hand, to take her home from get off work.
Shen Yu had told him to get off work long ago. While driving, he asked, "Do you want to go get something to warm your stomach? I see you're a little tired."
Tang Yuanyuan: "Let's have some noodles. I know there's a delicious noodle shop nearby, but I'm not sure if your precious stomach can handle it, Mr. Shen."
Shen Yu: "I will try my best."
The car was parked in a square, and the noodle shop was more than 200 meters away in a small alley.
This shop has been open for more than ten years. It is not a big shop, but there are still many people here at this time. The glass windows are covered with shadows of people, and the warm enthusiasm condenses into a fine water curtain.
Pushing open the glass door, the floor was pitch black, and the walls were also blackened by smoke. It was also very noisy. Those who came here were all drivers, salesmen, and laborers. The smoke from the cheap cigarettes in their hands was lingering, mixed with the smell of fireworks.
The tables and benches were covered with a layer of grease.
"Wait a moment."
Shen Yu took out a handkerchief from his suit and wiped it on the bench. "Sit down."
Shen Yu wiped the entire table again with cheap napkins.
Tang Yuanyuan propped her chin on her hand and looked at him amusedly: "Mr. Shen, I was saying you're not used to being here. Look, everyone's looking at you."
Shen Yu wasn't angry. He turned his head and smiled at her: "Don't choke me."
"I was raised being waited on, and I like a clean environment," he said, looking around the shop. "But I also respect other people's lifestyles."
Tang Yuanyuan ordered beef noodles for him. The black soup sprinkled with garlic sprouts had a spicy undertone and felt warm on the body. This kind of taste, indeed, has never been achieved by any chef at a five-star hotel, a private restaurant, or at home. It is indeed a very special flavor.
Tang Yuanyuan ordered sauerkraut noodles with red chili oil for herself. The spiciness made her nose sweat and her lips swollen, but she still ate it with big mouthfuls, which showed that she really liked it.
Shen Yu ate a small half and put down his chopsticks.
Tang Yuanyuan smiled: "I knew you weren't used to it. Last time, Assistant Fan also came to a place like this and ate a piece of it with just a chopstick."
Shen Yu: "I'm not used to eating here, but I'm willing to accompany you whenever you want to eat."
The noodles Tang Yuanyuan was carrying fell into the soup, splashing a few spots of oil on her chest.
Shen Yu was the first to push open the glass door, and Tang Yuanyuan walked out through the gap, with a gust of cold wind blowing over her head.
Shen Yu opened the glass door, took a step forward with his long legs, walked in front of her, and blocked most of the wind.
"If you're going to the mall again tomorrow, stay in the apartment. It's very convenient."
Tang Yuanyuan said uncomfortably, "I won't come tomorrow. Qian Tingting is going to have a holiday tomorrow. I'm going back to school."
Shen Yu: "Okay."
In the night wind, the two people walked towards the car together. When they got closer, they saw the shattered glass windows and were both shocked.
Someone knocked on the car window.
Tang Yuanyuan was about to move forward to check when Shen Yu grabbed her arm. Shen Yu was tall and could clearly see a half-figure protruding from under the side of the car by looking over the roof.
Shen Yu pretended to be calm and said, "Oh no! I forgot my lighter at the noodle shop. Let's go back and get it."
Shen Yu pinched her arm and pointed his chin at her. Tang Yuanyuan understood and pretended not to notice: "Then let's go back and get it."
If it were an ordinary thief, he would probably choose to escape safely.
Unfortunately, this person is an acquaintance.
Tang Yuanyuan and Shen Yu turned around and saw another thief who was on the lookout come out from the dark. Even though he had a mask on his face, Tang Yuanyuan still recognized him.
It’s Qian Fei!
The thing is, he has a hammer.
Another thief who was hiding by the car door also got up from the ground with a knife in his hand.
Both are deadly weapons.
Shen Yu took Tang Yuanyuan's arm and pulled her behind him. His voice was steady. "If you're looking for money, there are a lot of valuables in the car. Feel free to take them. You also have my passbook in my wallet. As long as you don't hurt us, you can take the money as you like. I promise it will be enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life."
Qian Fei: "Throw the wallet over here."
Shen Yu quickly took out his wallet with one hand and threw it over.
Qian Fei: "Password!"
Shen Yu: "You need to go far away before I can tell you the password."
Qian Fei: "You have no choice, otherwise I will kill you now."
Shen Yu: "Okay, 35460."
Qian Fei: "Hand over that woman."
Shen Yu: "That won't work."
Qian Fei: "Then both of you can only die."
Shen Yu quickly glanced at the two people and pinched Tang Yuanyuan's arm from behind, hinting, "The password is fake. I'm not that stupid to reveal it so easily."
Qian Fei was furious and chopped at him with a hammer. Tang Yuanyuan quickly separated from Shen Yu and dodged the knife attack sideways. On the other side, Shen Yu also dodged the attack sideways and punched Qian Fei in the solar plexus.
Qian Fei fell to the ground. He didn't care about Qian Fei and turned around. Tang Yuanyuan was trying hard to avoid the knife. The knife flashed with cold silver light in the dark night. He kicked him. As he landed, Tang Yuanyuan seized the opportunity, squatted down accurately, and hit his back with his knees. He grabbed his arms with his hands and bent them back.
The sound of bones breaking filled the air.
Shen Yu bent his wrist and quickly took the knife. At this time, Qian Fei had already stood up from the ground, holding a hammer in his hand, with madness in his eyes.
Shen Yu gripped the knife tightly: "Stand back!"
Tang Yuanyuan did not step back, staring at the two figures. Qian Fei didn't know whether he was crazy or scared, and he was waving the hammer wildly. Shen Yu suddenly squatted down, got close to him, and swept his leg. Qian Fei fell to the ground again. Shen Yu's leather shoes stepped on the back of his hand, and the hammer in his hand fell. Tang Yuanyuan picked up the hammer and hit him hard on the leg. Qian Fei screamed!
His leg is broken!
Shen Yu took off his glasses, took the hammer from her hand and held it in his own hand, leaving his fingerprints on it. His dark eyes were bright, reflecting the girl's shadow.
"Two thieves smashed cars, robbed money and killed people. During the fight, due to the danger to their lives, they accidentally injured each other's legs and arms. This was all self-defense."
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