Shuai Chang gently wiped the sheen of water from Qi Sheng’s lips after he finished speaking. “I have to go to the company; there’s a lunch meeting, so I can’t join you for lunch…” he said, hinting for a reward.
Qi Sheng stood on her toes and kissed his chin lightly. “I understand, Ming Shen. I will have lunch with Xuan Yi. You don’t need to worry.”
That was exactly why he was even more worried.
Shuai Chang didn’t want the two to be alone together; who knew what they would talk about? If it weren’t for Ling Tuan saying he could help him see their conversation, Shuai Chang wouldn’t have agreed to anything.
Arriving at the company, the first thing Shuai Chang did was open his computer.
Ling Tuan said, “Because the last two world tasks were completed well, I now have some new functions. This is my first time using remote monitoring; I’m not sure how effective it will be.”
“Ling Tuan, project the screen onto my computer.”
“Alright, handsome.”
A halo of light shimmered across the computer screen, and a side view began to play the surveillance footage of Qi Sheng and Wen Xuan Yi.
They seemed to be in a café, with soft music playing and aromatic coffee swirling around them, sitting across from each other.
Wen Xuan Yi had just seen them share a passionate kiss and bitterly asked, “Sheng Sheng, does he treat you well?”
Qi Sheng felt a bit uncomfortable replying, “Xuan Yi, Lu Ming Shen loves me very much. You don’t have to worry.”
After saying that, she took a sip of her coffee, the bitter yet rich flavor spreading across her tongue. “Let’s not talk about him anymore. How’s life in America? Why did you suddenly come back?”
Wen Xuan Yi looked deeply into Qi Sheng’s eyes. “I’m doing very well in America, doing experiments every day, discussing with classmates and teachers. It’s been fulfilling. Sheng Sheng, I heard from my mom that you didn’t willingly marry Lu Ming Shen. He has money and power, and I’m afraid you’re too wronged, which is why I wanted to come back to find you.”
Qi Sheng asked, “What about your parents? Did they let you come back?”
Wen Xuan Yi answered, “My parents supported my decision.”
Qi Sheng said, “They are getting older, and parents shouldn’t travel far when they are old. You really should return home.”
Wen Xuan Yi nodded, “Sheng Sheng, how did your family go bankrupt?”
Qi Sheng lowered her gaze. “They signed a contract, and when they couldn’t fulfill the order, they had to pay ten times the compensation. The company couldn’t come up with the funds and could only file for bankruptcy.”
“Your father has been in business for decades; he shouldn’t make such a mistake. If he wasn’t sure about fulfilling the order, why did he sign that contract?”
Qi Sheng smiled slightly, “At first, I thought it was just a coincidence, but later I noticed some suspicious points. However, I have no concrete evidence. My dad doesn’t remember the details of the contract signing either, so right now, I can only guess. I can’t confirm if someone intentionally set us up to bring the Qi family down.”
Shuai Chang thought to himself: It’s undoubtedly something Lu Ming Shen did. If Qi Sheng discovers the truth, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Ling Tuan chimed in, “Handsome, you’re in trouble.”
“Where is Du Peng Fei right now?” Shuai Chang asked.
Du Peng Fei was Lu Ming Shen’s friend; the two had a seamless partnership, one in the dark and the other in the light. Initially, it was Du Peng Fei who helped Lu Ming Shen set a trap for the Qi family. After taking the money, he immediately went abroad and hadn’t contacted Lu Ming Shen since.
Ling Tuan replied, “Let me check.”
“He’s in Xianwan, on the southernmost island of country X.”
“He’s back in the country…” Shuai Chang felt a bit uneasy. Du Peng Fei was not a good person; he didn’t care who he hurt. If Qi Sheng found him, he would definitely expose Lu Ming Shen.
On the computer screen, Wen Xuan Yi suddenly grabbed Qi Sheng’s hand. “Sheng Sheng, I regret it so much. I shouldn’t have listened to my mom and gone to America. Even if I had gone, I should have returned sooner. If I had been there, would you not have married Lu Ming Shen?” His brown eyes looked at Qi Sheng with longing.
Qi Sheng not only didn’t pull her hand away, but with her other hand, she actively held his hand, sincere as she said, “Xuan Yi, it’s not your fault. We were too young back then to make decisions about our lives.”
“I don’t blame your mom either; she was just looking out for your best interests.”
When did Qi Sheng become so forgiving? Shuai Chang watched the two of them, who seemed to be rekindling their relationship, and asked Ling Tuan, “If she can forgive Wen Xuan Yi’s mom for meddling, then what about all the things Lu Ming Shen has done…”
“Theoretically, it’s unforgivable,” Ling Tuan said compassionately. “However,” he shifted the topic, “people’s emotions are hard to predict. If you can make Qi Sheng’s heart rate for you hit ten stars, there might be a turn of events.”
“I got it,” Shuai Chang said, knowing that the road ahead looked bleak.
In the footage, Qi Sheng released his hand, smiling gently, “Actually, I’m doing quite well now. Lu Ming Shen prepared a piano room and an art studio for me because he was afraid I would be bored at home. With someone who cares about you, who thinks of you, I seem to be starting to believe in love again.”
That smile was gentle, yet for some reason, it caused a pang of sadness in the heart.
“Sheng Sheng…” Wen Xuan Yi could no longer contain his feelings. His deep love surged from his eyes as he said, “I’m sorry. I was too timid and let you down. I thought you would be fine without me. I saw the photos you posted on Weibo, surrounded by many friends. There’s a tall white guy; I assumed he was your boyfriend.” Their photos together looked very intimate.
Qi Sheng replied, “You mean William? Those photos were taken by his girlfriend. He’s straight, and his girlfriend is a petite girl. She’s interested in girls, and he got close to me because of her, but we’re good friends now.”
Wen Xuan Yi fell silent for a moment and declared, “Sheng Sheng, I’ve missed so much. I haven’t forgotten you all these years. Can you give me a chance to pursue you again?”
Qi Sheng looked at his sincere expression and shook her head with a smile. “Xuan Yi, I’m already married. We can’t go back to the past.”
Wen Xuan Yi seemed undeterred. “I will wait for you. Although I can’t personally make you happy, if you ever feel wronged by Lu Ming Shen and have no one to confide in, you can come find me. I’ll be your shield, your strong support, standing by your side at all times.”
“Smack!” Shuai Chang angrily slammed the documents on his desk. How dare Wen Xuan Yi so brazenly flirt with Qi Sheng? “Ling Tuan, mute the surveillance!”