He swayed, staggering up the stairs.
"Young Master... you..." The butler helped him up, shocked by his appearance, and quickly called the driver.
"Quick... pick me up quickly..." Sheng Chenjin gasped, lying on the stairs.
The butler watched him, anxious and angry.
What happened to the young master? Why was he so drunk?
Sheng Chenjin was already drunk.
He didn't know when he had fallen asleep.
When he woke up, it was already the next morning.
He lay in bed, his head pounding.
"Young Master, how are you?" the butler stood by the bed, looking at him.
"I'm fine," Sheng Chenjin rubbed his forehead, "get me some medicine."
"Yes," the butler hurried to fetch the medicine for Sheng Chenjin.
After taking the medicine, Sheng Chenjin felt a little better.
"Young Master, you drank so much last night, you shouldn't drink anymore, it's bad for your stomach."
"Mmm," Sheng Chenjin responded faintly, "By the way, did you remember what I said last night?"
"I remembered, Young Master."
"Very good," Sheng Chenjin smiled, "You can finish your shift. Pick me up for work tomorrow morning."
"Yes," the butler said respectfully.
Sheng Chenjin lay back on the bed, looking at the ceiling, deep in thought.
He didn't know what was wrong with him this time...
Was it because of Shi Xinxin?
Impossible. How could he fall for such a girl?
This was simply absurd.
Shi Xinxin was just a little girl.
Before he knew it, Sheng Chenjin fell asleep again.
"Young Master? Young Master?"
"Mmm..." Sheng Chenjin opened his eyes groggily, "What is it?"
"Young Master, you have a banquet to attend today, you should get up."
"Banquet?" Sheng Chenjin frowned, "I'm not going."
"This..."
"What? If I don't go, who dares to disobey my orders?" Sheng Chenjin snorted, "My head still hurts, I don't want to go anywhere!"
"But..."
"But what?!" Sheng Chenjin snapped, "I said I'm not going, and I'm not going!"
"But Young Master..."
"Try saying one more word!"
"Young Master..." The butler was startled by him and dared not persuade him further, turning and leaving the room.
Sheng Chenjin fell back onto the bed and closed his eyes.
He suddenly remembered Shi Xinxin.
That night, he stood outside the KTV room, watching her back.
She was wearing a black and white striped dress, her long hair falling over her shoulders, pure yet sexy.
She was laughing and chatting with others, seemingly happy.
But he stood there, feeling an emptiness, a sense of unease.
He didn't know what was wrong with him.
Perhaps it was the men around her.
He had never liked any girl, so he had never paid attention to any woman's feelings.
Not until he met Shi Xinxin.
She was so pure and cute, so kind and harmless, so attractive, so... captivating.
A bitter smile touched Sheng Chenjin's lips.
He thought he must have fallen for her.
But as soon as the thought arose, he immediately dismissed it.
He was the CEO of Sheng Group!
How could he casually fall for a young girl?
If his parents found out, they would surely kick him out of the Sheng family, or even bring her back to the country.
In that case, he would have no control over his own marriage.
He didn't want his father and mother to interfere in his marriage.
So, he had to endure.
He thought, as long as Shi Xinxin didn't mind, and as long as he didn't confess to her directly, she would eventually realize his feelings.
He could wait.
He believed Shi Xinxin would also wait.
As long as Shi Xinxin didn't reject his affections, it would prove she liked him too.
Then, he could pursue her openly.
As Sheng Chenjin thought this, the gloom in his heart dissipated considerably.
His mind was filled with Shi Xinxin.
Shi Xinxin had been living in his house for the past two years. Except for work, she was almost always by his side.
Although her personality was reserved, the fluttering feeling in Sheng Chenjin's heart whenever he saw her could not be faked.
Moreover, her dependence on him made Sheng Chenjin feel very happy.
Sheng Chenjin felt like a pampered child.
But he didn't know how to express it, and could only pretend to know nothing.
But he enjoyed the current situation.
As long as he worked a little harder, he would make Shi Xinxin feel his presence too.
Sheng Chenjin thought more and more happily, and unknowingly fell asleep.
...
Sheng Chenjin slept soundly in bed until late morning.
He sat up in bed.
A strong smell of alcohol still lingered on him, making him feel uncomfortable.
He threw off the covers and got out of bed.
He was wearing a bathrobe, his build tall and well-defined.
He went to the bathroom and washed his face with cold water.
At this moment, the butler knocked on the door, bringing fresh clothes.
After changing, Sheng Chenjin went to the living room for breakfast.
The butler served him.
"Where did my mother go today?" Sheng Chenjin asked.
"The old madam and Madam are going for a spa today, they'll be back before dinner."
"Oh," Sheng Chenjin replied, "Help me schedule a time to see them."
"Young Master, what are you going to do?" the butler asked, puzzled, "Madam and the old madam are going to select your future daughter-in-law today."
"I know," Sheng Chenjin took a sip of his coffee, "That's why I want to meet them."
"But..."
"No buts, just do as I say," Sheng Chenjin put down his cup, "Alright, you can go down now."
The butler hesitated for a moment, then left.
After the butler left, Sheng Chenjin slowly chewed his bread.
He checked the time on his phone, it was already 8:40.
Five minutes past the appointment time.
Sheng Chenjin found it strange.
Since Shi Xinxin was kidnapped last time, she had been leaving on time every day, never late or early.
This time, she was five minutes late!
And her phone was turned off.
Sheng Chenjin felt a sense of anxiety.
He took out his phone, thought for a moment, and dialed Shi Xinxin's number.
The "ring ring ring" sound echoed, but no one answered.
Sheng Chenjin couldn't help but worry.
Had something happened to Shi Xinxin?
With that thought, Sheng Chenjin threw away his milk, grabbed his jacket and car keys, and hurried downstairs.
He honked the horn repeatedly.
But there was still no response.
Sheng Chenjin grew more and more fearful.
He quickly called his assistant, "Hello, Xiao Zhao, send a few cars to follow me immediately. I need to find Xinxin!"
"Yes."