Chapter 103 The Label That Cannot Be Removed
Back then, it was so difficult for Han Xi to get rid of this person. How could she possibly repeat the same mistake and rekindle her relationship with him now? She couldn't even avoid him.
Shen Jiheng maintained a calm expression, but a deep wound had been torn open in his heart.
He hadn't forgotten the pain Han Xi had suffered back then, and he didn't know how to make it up to her, so he could only do his best to help her.
Looking into her eyes, which were still filled with hatred, Shen Jiheng asked a question as if possessed.
"Han Xi, have you thought about me all these years?"
Han Xi smiled and said, "Of course."
Shen Jiheng's eyes suddenly lit up, but Han Xi quickly silenced him.
Then she said, "Thinking about how much I've been hurt because of your cold-heartedness, and how it's because of you that I have the most important things in my life..."
Han Xi spoke softly, but with a strong sense of resentment. If she could do it all over again, she would never have married Shen Jiheng.
Shen Jiheng couldn't even bring himself to apologize; he knew it was pointless.
"Han Xi, the project you negotiated last week will help Han Shu Group go international. I will have someone come and chat with you later about how to proceed."
The project that Han Xiao claimed to have secured for over 100 million yuan was actually negotiated by Han Xi. However, she never expected that the person behind it was actually Shen Jiheng.
Now, upon closer reflection, Han Xi realized that securing this major project in just half a month must have involved some leniency.
Han Xi couldn't help but ask, "I want to know, did you deliberately set up these projects to lure me in, and then let me off the hook?"
Shen Jiheng thought for a moment and shook his head.
"You certainly have that ability."
Han Xi used to think the same way, believing that she could complete every contract she negotiated and that she had the same business acumen as her mother.
But now that he knows that Shen Jiheng is behind the other party, this idea has been shattered.
She was still a little overwhelmed and left with mixed feelings.
Shen Jiheng reached out to call her back, but could only catch a glimpse of her back.
It's okay, as long as Han Xi can come back, we'll definitely find more ways to keep her in the future.
Qin Chuan waited outside for quite a while before going in.
"President, Che Yuan has confessed that the chip was given to that child, but we didn't have time to ask for his name or where he is."
Shen Jiheng's prediction was correct; the child had indeed taken it.
"I asked you to track the child's movements. Did you find any clues?"
Qin Chuan said cautiously, "Yesterday, a hacker broke into the airport's surveillance system and deleted the relevant footage. However, when we were looking up vehicle information yesterday, we found a video of a child going to the restroom, which showed that he was walking from the exit."
Shen Jiheng frowned. So either the child's side intentionally deleted the surveillance footage, or the person in charge of the car source already knew about it and, to prevent them from finding the child, allowed the hacker to break in.
No matter the method, it gave Shen Jiheng a headache.
"Arrange for technicians to restore the system, and then have Che Yuan carefully recall the child's situation. We must retrieve the chip before the contact person finds him."
Qin Chuan nodded; the matter was urgent, and he dared not delay.
Shen Jiheng could not stay any longer and immediately led Qin Chuan back to make arrangements.
When Han Xi returned to the Gu family, Han Yuxuan rushed over to protect her.
"Mom, you're on TV!"
Han Xi had long anticipated that her high-profile appearance at the Han Shu Group's 10th anniversary celebration and her announcement of inheriting the president's position would definitely cause a great stir.
However, unexpectedly, the report was signed by Shen Jiheng's ex-wife, which has now given her another indelible label.
When the television screen showed Shen Jiheng, Han Yumo pointed at the person on it and smiled again.
Han Xi noticed this scene and smiled with satisfaction, but the smile quickly faded.
She vaguely sensed that her daughter seemed to have a strong reaction to Shen Jiheng.
"You just returned to the country and you're already trending on social media again," Gu Beichen added.
Han Xi walked over with her son in her arms and asked curiously, "Didn't you say you were going to come and support me today? Why didn't you come?"
Gu Beichen took the child from her arms and smiled, "I was going too, but Qin Chuan stopped me. He said the main characters today are Shen Jiheng and you."
"This person is still so arrogant and conceited. I think he is intentionally trying to tie me to him again."
Gu Beichen took out his phone to show her that netizens were speculating that the two would remarry, and that she had been relying on Shen Jiheng to develop her company all these years.
Han Xi sighed, wondering why they had to be brought together.
Gu Beichen reassured him, "Don't worry too much. I saw that Grandpa and Grandma have already contacted the public relations department, and I believe they will be able to suppress these trending topics soon."
Han Xi nodded; she believed the Gu family had the capability.
That same evening, the news of the Gu family finding their lost relative once again became a trending topic. The news was filled with how much the Gu family elders loved their granddaughter, saying that they had used years of care to bring her back, and that they would even give her a share of their assets.
What amazed netizens was that this granddaughter was none other than Han Xi, who had dominated headlines during the day.
This news also shows that Han Xi doesn't need to rely on Shen Jiheng at all; she has the powerful resources of the Gu family behind her.
This woman was practically chosen by heaven, monopolizing two major families in Chongqing.
Shen Jiheng raised the corners of her mouth when she saw these messages; it was obvious that the Gu family was helping her deal with these troubles.
That's good, there will be more people protecting her in the future.
Of course, the number of people who hate Han Xi has also increased.
When Bai Xue saw these reports, she was so angry she almost vomited blood.
Seeing her and Shen Jiheng together during the day almost made me break down, but the Gu family stepped in to suppress the trending topics and announced her return in a high-profile manner.
But what about her? All these years she has tried to please both sides, but the Gu family has ignored her and doesn't even acknowledge her existence.
Shen Jiheng also ignored her, and after she drove Han Xi away, she got nothing.
Han Yue's family was overjoyed when they saw the report. They said happily, "I really didn't expect to have such a good in-law. As the son-in-law, I must go and pay him a visit."
Han Xiao was also excited. Seeing how much the Gu family doted on Han Xi, she realized that since she was Han Xi's sister, she could definitely become a noble like her.
She leaned closer and said, "Dad, I want to go with you too."
Han Yue nodded: "You are also their granddaughter, I believe the two elders will definitely like you. The Gu family has a comprehensive development plan, it would be good if you could allocate a section to me."
Upon hearing this, Ji Qing realized there was hope. Since he couldn't go to Han Shu Group now, he should indeed change his target.
This is a path that fate has shown them; they must seize this opportunity.
“Your dad is right. I heard that the Gu family likes well-behaved daughters. Prepare more gifts and dress more ladylike. As long as you please them, they will definitely give you a share.”
Han Yue was so happy that he walked around the house. When he saw his son playing on the sofa, he picked him up.
“I think I should bring my son along tomorrow. Grandparents always have a special bond with their grandchildren, and they might give him a generous gift when they meet him.”
"You're so clever, honey. Think of a plan tonight and try to leave a good impression on the Gu family."
Han Yue's face was beaming with joy, as if he could already see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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