The two ate their noodles in silence, neither bringing up the matter of marriage nor discussing the wedding.
After finishing her meal, Shi Xinxin left Sheng Chenjin's villa.
Sheng Chenjin saw her to the door.
At the entrance, she said to Sheng Chenjin, "Young Master Sheng, thank you for your help today. I'll treat you to a big meal another day."
Sheng Chenjin smiled faintly, "No need to be so formal between us."
"Mhm, let's go home." Shi Xinxin said, then ran towards her car and got into the driver's seat.
Sheng Chenjin watched the retreating figure until it disappeared from sight, his gaze deepening.
That night, Sheng Chenjin slept exceptionally well.
The next morning, he descended the stairs in high spirits and instructed the butler to prepare the car.
"Young Master, where are you going so early?" Aunt Zhang asked, looking puzzled.
"To the company."
Aunt Zhang paused, "Young Master, isn't today the weekend?"
"I forgot to bring some important documents," Sheng Chenjin explained.
Aunt Zhang realized, "Oh! I see! I'll prepare breakfast for you then."
"Mhm."
Aunt Zhang went to the kitchen, while Sheng Chenjin changed his clothes and drove to the company.
Sheng Corporation.
As Sheng Chenjin entered his office, his secretary approached him, "President, you were looking for me?"
Sheng Chenjin sat down in his office chair, "Have the things I asked you to prepare been made ready?"
The secretary nodded, "Yes, President. I have already prepared three gifts as per your instructions. They are all international brands and should complement your temperament and style, not making others feel they are shabby, nor will they bring shame to Sheng Corporation."
Sheng Chenjin nodded with satisfaction.
Aunt Zhang walked over and handed him three boxes.
"President, everything is ready."
Sheng Chenjin took the three boxes, "Put them there."
Aunt Zhang placed the items and turned to leave.
Sheng Chenjin stood up and walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the ceaseless flow of vehicles below. He opened his thin lips, "Spread the news of my engagement. I want the whole world to know."
Aunt Zhang widened her eyes in surprise at his words, "President, you're getting engaged?"
"What else?" Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow and asked.
"But..."
Sheng Chenjin turned, casting a cold glance at her, "But what? My engagement has nothing to do with you."
Aunt Zhang quickly lowered her head, not daring to say another word.
"President, I'll be leaving now," Aunt Zhang said respectfully, then turned and left the office.
Sheng Chenjin sat back down at his desk and opened the jewelry box on his left. He took out a necklace and brought it to his nose to sniff, as if he could sense its unique fragrance.
He gazed tenderly at the diamond ring, his thin lips curving into a smile.
He placed the diamond ring on his ring finger, admiring the enormous pink diamond.
"Shi Xinxin, my fiancée..."
...
Upon returning home, Shi Xinxin's first action was to take a bath.
She filled the bathtub with hot water.
Because Sheng Chenjin was going to get engaged to her, she hadn't slept well all night.
So, soaking in the bathtub now made her feel incredibly refreshed.
She soaked for a long time, only getting out when the water had cooled.
After drying herself and putting on a bathrobe, she walked to the bed.
She lifted the thin duvet and lay down.
Too excited, she tossed and turned, finding it difficult to fall asleep.
She flipped and turned, but finally, unable to bear it any longer, she picked up her phone and dialed Tang Tang.
When the call connected, Tang Tang said lazily, "Hello?"
"Tang Tang, where did you go last night? Why didn't you answer my call? You made me happy for nothing." Shi Xinxin complained.
Tang Tang yawned, "Oh, my dear aunt, I was at the swimming pool all night. Where else could I have been? And I haven't even had dinner yet. I'm starving right now. If you have something important, let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?"
Shi Xinxin was immediately disappointed, "I'm starving too! Let's go have dinner together!"
Tang Tang yawned again, "Sure, I haven't eaten anything either."
After hanging up the phone, Shi Xinxin put on her slippers, walked to the bathroom door, opened it, and exited the bathroom.
She went downstairs for dinner.
In the dining room, Sheng Chenjin was eating congee.
Seeing her come downstairs, he raised his eyebrows and smiled, putting down his congee.
Shi Xinxin walked to the dining table and sat down. She saw the newspaper placed on his table.
Her gaze swept across it, and she was immediately drawn to the eye-catching headline.
[Sheng Corporation's Heir, Sheng Chenjin, is about to marry a globally renowned jewelry designer]
This news occupied the entire report, taking up almost half the page.
The headline was extremely prominent: "Rich and Noble Sheng Chenjin is about to marry the popular designer."
"When did this happen? I'm completely unaware." Shi Xinxin's eyes widened in surprise.
"Last night," Sheng Chenjin said calmly.
Shi Xinxin immediately grabbed the newspaper from the table and flipped through it page by page.
Seeing her serious demeanor, Sheng Chenjin's lips curved into a radian of pleasure.
He picked up a spoon, gently scooped some congee, and put it into his mouth.
Shi Xinxin looked up at him. Seeing his composed demeanor, she couldn't help but grit her teeth.
"Mr. Sheng, why didn't you tell me? You know, I love listening to gossip, especially gossip about wealthy families. As a commoner like me, I'm not qualified to know such gossip."
Sheng Chenjin pursed his thin lips and remained silent.
Seeing that he was ignoring her, Shi Xinxin felt a little annoyed, "Hey, Mr. Sheng, who is the editor-in-chief of this newspaper? How dare they write gossipy news about you? Your Sheng Corporation is one of the top companies in the world; isn't this embarrassing for you? I think the editor-in-chief of this newspaper must be trying to gain publicity and make people discuss the future of Sheng Corporation."
Sheng Chenjin looked up and glanced at her, "I personally had people release this newspaper."
"Ah?!" Shi Xinxin was astonished, "Why?"
Sheng Chenjin ignored her and continued to eat.
"Why?" Shi Xinxin pressed.
Sheng Chenjin did not answer.
"I'm asking why?" Shi Xinxin persistently questioned, "You and I have no relationship, why should I know? I don't understand the affairs of your Sheng family. If you don't want to talk about it, then fine, I won't ask."
As she spoke, she was about to get up and leave.
However, as soon as she took a step, she felt her legs become heavy as if filled with lead.
Her legs were weak and couldn't exert any force.
She suddenly collapsed back onto the stool.
Seeing this, Sheng Chenjin frowned, "What's wrong?"
Shi Xinxin said feebly, "I... my legs are weak."
Sheng Chenjin got up and walked to her side.
Sheng Chenjin helped her up and noticed her cheeks were flushed red, and a fine sheen of sweat had appeared on her forehead. She looked very weak.
"What exactly is wrong with you?" Sheng Chenjin stared at her anxiously.
Shi Xinxin's cheeks were flushed red, appearing delicate and juicy, like a ripe apple that made one want to take a bite.