"I'll give you a week to consider. If after a week, you still make the same decision, then please pack your bags and leave."
Shi Xinxin bit her lip, her eyes red. "I understand."
Sheng Chenjin turned his head, no longer paying attention to her.
Shi Xinxin lowered her head and quietly began to tidy the desk.
Sheng Chenjin stood in place, his gaze fixed on her. Watching her with her head bowed, looking utterly dejected, a trace of pity rose in his heart.
"Shi Xinxin, no matter what, I won't force you. However, if you insist on your own way, then I'll have to take coercive measures."
Shi Xinxin suddenly looked up, her dark eyes filled with grievance and anger, "What are you going to do?"
Sheng Chenjin's thin lips pressed into a line. "I will tell your parents. If you are determined to leave, then they will be in a difficult position, so don't force me."
His words were blunt.
And domineering.
He knew what she feared, so he used this method to force her to stay obediently.
But how could Shi Xinxin be reconciled to this!
How could she possibly obey so readily?!
She had to find a way to leave, then leave this place, and escape from the side of that devil.
This way, even if his parents strongly objected, she could leave regardless of the consequences and never be controlled by him again.
She didn't want to stay by his side and suffer endlessly.
This kind of life was worse than death!
Shi Xinxin's eyes grew increasingly somber, and she secretly made a resolution in her heart.
She would use her last bit of money to smuggle herself abroad, and then find an opportunity to escape from here!
Shi Xinxin thought of a plan. She picked up her phone, found a number, and dialed it.
"Hello, good afternoon. I am Shi Xinxin. The necklace you gave me last night was very beautiful, and I liked it very much. I want to buy it. Could you give me a price?"
The other person said, "I have several styles here. You can try to pick one."
Shi Xinxin asked with a smile, "Are you really willing to part with it? Thank you so much! I'll come to pick it up this afternoon at three o'clock. Could you give me an address or time so I can collect it?"
"Okay, no problem. Where will you pick it up?" The other person readily agreed. "Wait for me at the XX store on XX road. I'll send you a list shortly. You can go shopping according to the names on the list."
Shi Xinxin repeatedly agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Shi Xinxin wrote the list on a piece of paper and took it to Sheng Chenjin for his review.
Sheng Chenjin glanced at it and casually said, "Just buy according to the names on this list."
Shi Xinxin looked at him with a smile, "Chen Jin Ge, you don't mind if I spend a little more money, do you?"
"No, I don't mind." Sheng Chenjin showed a faint smile.
"Then I'll go shopping tonight. Chen Jin Ge, do you want to come with me?"
Sheng Chenjin frowned, "Are you going on a business trip?"
"No," Shi Xinxin shook her head, "I'm just going to attend a classmate reunion."
"Classmate reunion?" Sheng Chenjin eyed her suspiciously, "What kind of reunion is it? Do I know anyone?"
"You don't need to worry, I won't drag you into it," Shi Xinxin explained.
"Then be careful. Don't forget I'm a doctor. If you're in danger, you can call me for help, understand?" Sheng Chenjin instructed.
"Okay, I understand."
Shi Xinxin replied.
"I'll drive you to the company."
"No need. You still have work to do. I'll just take a taxi myself, I don't want to trouble you."
Sheng Chenjin frowned displeasedly, "Shi Xinxin, I told you, leave this place. I don't want anything else to happen."
Shi Xinxin felt a pang of heartache.
She bit her lip and stubbornly said, "Chen Jin Ge, I won't let anything happen to me."
"Are you sure?" Sheng Chenjin gazed at her deeply.
"Sure!"
Shi Xinxin said with unwavering determination.
Sheng Chenjin looked at her for a long time before finally saying slowly, "Then I'll wait for your good news."
With that, he picked up his keys and strode away.
Shi Xinxin stared blankly at his retreating figure, her heart feeling as if it were torn in two.
Chen Jin Ge, we ultimately have no destiny...
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Shi Xinxin went to the company. As soon as she reached the entrance of the building, a sports car suddenly stopped in front of her. Startled, she took a few steps back.
The car window rolled down, revealing Lu Mochen's handsome and charming profile.
Shi Xinxin exclaimed, "Mr. Lu? What are you doing here?"
"Miss Shi, hello. I am Lu Mochen, Vice President of Lu's Group. I've come specifically to pick you up." Lu Mochen's voice was deep and elegant, like a celestial melody.
Shi Xinxin was stunned.
Lu Mochen's assistant got out of the car and respectfully said, "Mr. Lu, Miss Shi, please get in."
Shi Xinxin was still in shock and hadn't recovered. Even when she sat in the passenger seat, her mind was in a haze, completely unable to process what was happening.
She was actually in Lu Mochen's car.
This must be a dream!
She pinched herself hard; the pain reminded her it wasn't a dream.
"Mr. Lu, hello."
"Hello."
Sitting beside Lu Mochen, Shi Xinxin felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.
Lu Mochen glanced at her and smiled, "Miss Shi, you seem to be a little wary of me?"
Shi Xinxin froze.
She quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, I didn't mean to, I just..."
"It's alright. I understand. After all, this is our first meeting, and it's normal not to be used to it." Lu Mochen curved his lips, "My name is Lu Mochen, the eldest young master of the Lu family. You can call me Mo Chen Ge. I am your idol."
Shi Xinxin gave an awkward laugh, "Mo Chen Ge."
"Miss Shi, you are very beautiful and very young."
"Thank you," Shi Xinxin replied modestly.
Shi Xinxin didn't dare to look at him, her gaze darting around, trying to find an excuse to escape.
However, she found that no matter how she looked around, she couldn't break free from the awkward atmosphere.
Lu Mochen's smile was gentle and charming, but his gaze made her feel like she had thorns on her back.
Shi Xinxin felt like she was about to be roasted.
Sweat beaded on her forehead.
"What is your name?" Lu Mochen suddenly asked again.
"I..." Shi Xinxin hesitated for a second, "My surname is Shi."
"So Miss Shi is the daughter of the Shi Corporation," Lu Mochen realized, "Miss Shi, I am honored to know you. It's a pleasure to meet you."
After speaking, Lu Mochen extended his right hand and clasped hers.
Shi Xinxin quickly withdrew her hand, but it was too late.
The warmth from his palm made her feel uncomfortable all over.
His fingertips were a little rough, and the friction against her skin made her heart race.
"Mo... Mo Chen Ge... you... your fingernails are very clean... very pretty..."
She hurriedly pulled her hand back.
Lu Mochen's smile became even more radiant and charming.
"Oh?"
He brought his hand to his lips and licked it lightly, his movements elegant, making one unable to help but swallow.