"Miss Shi, what are you doing?" A servant saw her turning on the television and quickly stopped her, "Miss Shi, your identity is very sensitive. If young master Sheng finds out, you might be in danger!"
Shi Xinxin glanced at him, "I know."
She knew they meant well, so she didn't get angry.
"Miss Shi, it's best if you turn off the TV and rest for a while!" the bodyguard advised, "Your injuries require rest!"
Shi Xinxin sighed slightly and said, "Alright then."
She turned off the television.
She picked up a pastry and put it in her mouth.
The sweet taste melted between her teeth.
Shi Xinxin closed her eyes, enjoying the wonderful moment.
She thought of her mother.
Who exactly was her mother?
Why did she abandon her?
Did her father, like Sheng Chenjin, refuse to marry her?
For some reason, thinking of her mother made Shi Xinxin feel a little sad, and her eyes gradually welled up.
"Knock, knock, knock," a knock sounded at the door.
"Please come in," Shi Xinxin collected herself and called out towards the door.
Butler Wang walked in. He glanced at the television and said, "Miss Shi, why haven't you gone to the company yet? Master Sheng is attending a business reception today!"
"Oh, I'll go right away," Shi Xinxin replied, "Sorry, I forgot today was the date we agreed upon."
"It's alright," Butler Wang smiled, "Miss Shi, have something to eat first. I'll arrange a car to take you to the company."
"Thank you," Shi Xinxin said, picking up a fork and eating a piece of cake, "Mmm, it's delicious!"
"If you like it, eat more," Butler Wang said with a doting smile.
Shi Xinxin smiled and continued to eat with her head down.
After eating her fill, she picked up her bag and walked to the entrance to put on her shoes.
"Miss Shi, this way, please." Butler Wang walked up to her, opened the car door for her, and said, "Drive carefully!"
"Mhm! Bye-bye!" Shi Xinxin waved her hand, walked to the driver's side, and got in.
"Drive!"
After Shi Xinxin was settled, she instructed the driver.
The driver stepped on the accelerator, and the car slowly started to move.
Shi Xinxin looked at Butler Wang, who was sitting in the passenger seat, through the rearview mirror and asked, "Uncle Wang, aren't you coming with me today?"
"No," Butler Wang smiled, "Young Master said he would take you, so I won't accompany you."
Shi Xinxin nodded, "Oh, so he knows."
The business reception was scheduled to start at four in the afternoon.
Shi Xinxin changed into a white trailing gown, wearing the diamond necklace Sheng Chenjin had given her around her neck.
She looked at herself in the mirror, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
Sheng Chenjin, are you very happy?
Shi Xinxin walked out of the dressing room. Butler Wang was already waiting at the door.
"Miss Shi," Butler Wang called respectfully, "You look beautiful."
Shi Xinxin smiled sweetly, "Uncle Wang, please stop complimenting me, or I'll get too proud."
"Young Master's taste is impeccable. Miss Shi is indeed beautiful," Butler Wang said with a chuckle.
A blush flickered across Shi Xinxin's face. She lowered her head, "Uncle Wang, please don't tease me. I still need to hurry to the reception, otherwise, it won't be good if I'm late."
"Alright, I'll take you to the company first." Butler Wang opened the car door and bowed slightly to Shi Xinxin, signaling her to get in.
Shi Xinxin got into the car.
The car drove along the road, the scenery elegant along the way.
"Uncle Wang, this road doesn't seem to be the way to Sheng Corporation, does it?" Shi Xinxin asked.
"Young Master instructed me to take you to Sheng Corporation."
Shi Xinxin was stunned.
To Sheng Corporation...
Did he want to take her to Sheng Corporation for the business reception?
She felt a little uneasy.
Shi Xinxin remembered her mother's instructions. If she didn't go, her mother would be disappointed, so she decided to go.
The car stopped at the foot of Sheng Corporation's building.
As Shi Xinxin got out of the car, a cold voice came from the side, "I asked you to follow Miss Shi. Why are you so late?"
Shi Xinxin was startled and turned her head, only to see a stern face.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she was momentarily dazed.
She thought it was just her imagination.
But when she looked up again, that handsome face was clearly imprinted in her eyes.
It was him.
Sheng Chenjin.
Why was he looking for her?
Shi Xinxin blinked in confusion.
"Miss Shi, Master Sheng has been waiting for a long time. You should hurry," Butler Wang said from the side.
Shi Xinxin withdrew her gaze and walked towards Sheng Corporation.
Sheng Chenjin stood in place, his gaze fixed on Shi Xinxin's retreating back.
His lips were pressed tightly together.
Did she want to leave him and avoid him so badly?
No matter what effort he made, she refused to stay?
Shi Xinxin, what more do you want?!
Shi Xinxin walked into the elevator and pressed the button for the twelfth floor.
Sheng Chenjin glanced at his watch. There was still more than half an hour before the reception; there was enough time.
Sheng Chenjin turned and walked towards the private elevator.
The elevator door closed, and he pressed the button for the fifteenth floor.
Ten minutes later, the elevator door opened, and Shi Xinxin stepped out.
She bumped into Sheng Chenjin as soon as she exited the elevator.
"Shi Xinxin, how dare you play hide-and-seek with me?" Sheng Chenjin stood three meters away, crossing his arms and staring at her coldly.
"What do you want?" Shi Xinxin looked up, meeting his gaze, her voice filled with displeasure, "Don't you think you're being too controlling?"
Sheng Chenjin hooked his lips into an evil smile, "No matter who you are, you are my girlfriend! Remember this, you are Sheng Chenjin's woman for this lifetime, and no one can take you away!"
Shi Xinxin frowned, not wanting to continue the conversation with him.
Sheng Chenjin raised a finger and lifted her sharp chin, "What, scared?"
Shi Xinxin turned her head away, avoiding his touch.
Sheng Chenjin's eyes instantly turned sinister.
Shi Xinxin, let's see where you can escape to this time!
Shi Xinxin turned to leave, but Sheng Chenjin grabbed her by the shoulder, "Where are you going?"
"Let go!" Shi Xinxin struggled, but to no avail.
"Shi Xinxin, you'd better be sensible, or I won't let you off easily," Sheng Chenjin threatened.
He had always been reluctant to do anything to her, but if he was provoked, he would definitely take strong measures!
"Sheng Chenjin! What exactly do you want?" Shi Xinxin glared at him.
Sheng Chenjin narrowed his phoenix-like eyes, "You should know better than I do what I want!"
Shi Xinxin gritted her teeth, "Just say what you want to do!"
"You said it, I'm not forcing you," Sheng Chenjin snorted, "Shi Xinxin, since you said you want me to do something, then I'll do as you wish."