"You wouldn’t be unaware that soone was filming, right?" Jiang Chengsi laughed, "After watching the video, could you help analyze and study what level my brother is at, and if a real fight broke out, what are my odds of winning?"
"Okay." Huo Qinqi nodded.
Jiang Yanting was direct and stern by nature, and everything he did was done with his own considerations and thoughts, recalling that day’s strange phone call.
Originally at the wedding...
There was full coverage video recording.
Jiang Chengsi wasn’t one to fuss over details. Huo Qinqi agreed to teach him so boxing skills. As for the issue with the cat, it wasn’t pursued further. However, learning the techniques of boxing was never easy. In so matters, Huo Qinqi was nearly harsh, allowing no room for him to slack or be lazy.
Practicing boxing, it was normal to bump and get hurt.
Thus, when Jiang Chengsi returned ho, he had a sore back and a bruise on his cheek by accident.
When Jiang Shiyi got off work and arrived ho, he saw him lying on the sofa, whining, "Were you mobbed?"
"..."
**
anwhile, at the hospital, the elderly lady had finished her checkup and would be able to be discharged once the report ca out tomorrow. She was still accompanied by Elder Mr. Shen and Shen Shuci that evening.
However, the day after the elderly lady was discharged, Shen Shuci had to et with clients. After packing up the old lady’s belongings, it was Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang who drove them back to the hotel to rest.
"Thank you for your troubles." Shen Shuci was very keen on this project, as if it succeeded, there would likely be no issues with becoming permanent.
"Don’t be so formal with , just focus on your work. If the talks go well, don’t forget to invite for a al," Tang Wan said smilingly.
"Definitely."
Shen Shuci prepared thoroughly, carrying all the docunts and even went ho to change into decent clothes and put on light makeup before heading to the venue agreed upon with the client.
A private club in the suburbs, very secluded, the interior was perfud with a cold fragrance and had a Japanese-style design: dark long tables and flax-colored cushions. Shen Shuci, wanting to show sincerity, arrived very early.
Just after sitting down, a waiter ca over with a hot towel for her to clean her hands and diligently served tea and water.
After waiting for about half an hour, noises ca from outside, followed by the sound of the door opening. Shen Shuci quickly stood up, "President Huang..."
But as soon as she spoke, she saw the persons behind him, her pupils shrinking.
"Xiaoshen, let introduce you, this is Liang Wenzhong from the Liang Group, President Liang."
"President Liang, hello." Shen Shuci took a deep breath, guessing why this company specifically requested her to handle this project.
It must be that he wanted to contact her, using soone else’s na.
After the three of them entered, Shen Shuci professionally introduced various aspects of the project. However, President Huang didn’t wait for her to finish and excused himself to the restroom leaving the two alone.
The man, dressed in a black suit without a tie, held a teacup, exuding the calm stability of a successful person, "We haven’t seen each other for many years, have we?"
"Yes," Shen Shuci nodded, her expression cool.
Liang Wenzhong didn’t seem to mind and with a smile pulled a box from his pocket, pushed it towards her, opening it to reveal a diamond necklace. Even if Shen Shuci wasn’t an expert, she could tell the necklace was extrely valuable.
"How about it? Do you like it?" Liang Wenzhong smiled pleasingly, like a kind-hearted elder.
"Please speak your mind directly."
Shen Shuci’s tone was slightly cold, forming a stark contrast to his warmth.
"We haven’t seen each other for so many years, your personality has changed a lot. You used to be very sweet, happy with just a bit of candy. I rember I bought you a bow hair clip, you treasured it and never wanted to wear it. I didn’t expect that after coming to Beijing, you never contacted . Are you still holding a grudge about what happened back then?"
"I know there were so misunderstandings in the past, our family wronged you. We didn’t dare to approach you directly, knowing you were still on probation, so I specifically found an old friend to give you a hand."
"I spent a long ti choosing this necklace. Take it out and see, it should suit you very well."
Shen Shuci looked at the necklace, rely smiling, "Is it the Shen Family?"
Liang Wenzhong was startled and seed unable to grasp the implication of her words.
"Is it still the Tang Family?" Shen Shuci looked at him seriously, "Or should I say..."
"You’re targeting the Jiang Family?"
"What do you an by that!" Liang Wenzhong frowned, showing slight displeasure.
"I don’t know what you ultimately want to do, but there’s one thing I can tell you right now, if you think of using to target any family, it’s impossible."
"You..." Liang Wenzhong indeed had this intention, he wanted to secure a project from the Jiang Family, and having no choice, he finally decided to target Shen Shuci.
There were so things that weren’t convenient to say outright, and he hesitated about how to phrase them, but Shen Shuci had bluntly exposed him.
Feeling a surge of annoyance, he could only grit his teeth and bear it.
"If I’m overthinking and have misunderstood you, I apologize. The necklace is beautiful, just not suitable for ." Shen Shuci pushed the necklace back across to him.
Liang Wenzhong simply smiled, "You really are overthinking. I just wanted to et you in person and see if you were doing well. This necklace is just a small gift with no other implications."
"I’ve been too suspicious..." Shen Shuci lowered his head and drank her tea.
Strike first to prevent him from harboring any designs; it was better to nip it in the bud.
Initially, Shen Shuci had co excited and nervous to discuss cooperation, only to find it was rely a setup; she had even booked a restaurant to treat this Mr. Huang to a al, but now it seed unnecessary.
anwhile, Tang Wan called, "How’s the negotiation going? Is it smooth?"
"Smooth." Shen Shuci forced a small smile at the corner of her mouth.
"Then you must be having dinner with the client, so and Fifth Brother will take Grandpa and Grandma out to eat..."
"Tell your aunt to rest at ho after dealing with the client, no need to co see , I’m fine," the elderly lady said over the phone.
"Okay, you all eat more." Shen Shuci hung up the phone and pinched the bridge of her nose. How this family haunts her.
...
anwhile, Jiang Yanting, honeymooning abroad, because of the ti difference, had to rush to catch a morning flight to their next destination, pack their luggage, and take the children to the airport; by the ti they board the plane, the sun had already begun to rise.
Shen Zhixian and the two children were asleep, Jiang Yanting covered them with blankets and was just about to turn off his phone and rest his eyes when he saw a new ssage:
Huo Qinqi: [Morning!]
Sent at seven in the morning local ti, Jiang Yanting slightly frowned. Why is he sending this ssage this early?
The two didn’t usually text much, preferring phone calls when necessary.
Their last text was wishing each other a happy Lantern Festival, and before that, a New Year’s blessing. Why suddenly greet him this morning?
And considering past events, Jiang Yanting always felt a bit off.
After thinking, ignoring it didn’t seem right, and knowing his temperant, Huo Qinqi would probably just call after a while, he politely replied: [It should be quite late there, haven’t you rested yet?]
[Waiting for your reply.]
[What’s the matter?]
[If it’s convenient, could you lend the complete video of your wedding day? Thanks.]
[Why do you need that?]
[For observational study.]
...
All traces of sleepiness were thoroughly dispelled for Jiang Yanting.
He was just out on a honeymoon, away from Beijing; couldn’t they leave him in peace?
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