"I understand. I will do my best, but..." Shi Xinxin bit her lip. "I won't trade shares for the company to get through this crisis safely."
"That's something Secretary Shi will have to consider carefully."
Sheng Chenjin's gaze fell on Shi Xinxin. He could see her unease. Shi Xinxin tried to maintain her composure. "President Sheng, if you have time, let's arrange to meet and discuss this in detail."
"No need." Sheng Chenjin refused. "I believe with Secretary Shi's capabilities, you'll quickly figure out if my suggestion is worth investing in."
With that, Sheng Chenjin stood up and left.
Shi Xinxin sat blankly in her seat, Sheng Chenjin's parting words echoing in her mind.
He seemed so confident, so assured, as if he was certain she would agree to his terms.
Shi Xinxin gave a bitter smile. She had been truly blind to have ever liked a man like Sheng Chenjin.
Shi Family Residence.
Shi Yuting and Shi Xinxin sat at the dining table for breakfast. Shi Yuting picked up a piece of fried egg, blew on it, and placed it in Shi Xinxin's bowl.
Shi Xinxin opened her mouth and accepted the fried egg Shi Yuting fed her. As she chewed, she said, "Yuting, do you think Sheng Chenjin will thoroughly investigate my father's incident?"
"He will," Shi Yuting said with certainty.
"But what if he doesn't?" Shi Xinxin blinked her large eyes. "After all, he's the helmsman of Shengshi Group. His decisions often represent the attitude of Shengshi Group."
Shi Yuting pursed his lips. "Then he will ultimately find out the truth."
"Why?" Shi Xinxin looked at Shi Yuting in surprise.
"Because Sheng Chenjin is unwilling to accept defeat," Shi Yuting said calmly. "He will definitely find the real culprit behind your father's car accident and bring the mastermind to justice."
Shi Xinxin nodded. "But I'm worried we won't be able to defeat him."
"Don't worry." Shi Yuting reached out and gently stroked Shi Xinxin's soft, long hair. "I will protect you."
Shi Xinxin smiled and lowered her head, continuing to eat her fried egg.
"Xinxin, what do you think about what I told you last night?" Shi Yuting asked.
"What did you tell me?" Shi Xinxin asked while eating.
Shi Yuting's dark eyes gazed at her, a hint of indulgence in them.
"Cough, cough..." Shi Xinxin instantly choked and quickly covered her mouth with a tissue, coughing a few times.
Shi Yuting quickly handed her a glass of water and patted her back as he said gently, "Eat slowly, no one's rushing you."
"I was just thinking," Shi Xinxin explained. She took a sip of water, her breathing stabilizing. "Brother, do you think my father's car accident was really premeditated?"
"I don't know, we need to investigate." After a moment of silence, Shi Yuting suddenly asked, "Xinxin, if we investigate your father's car accident, are you willing to cooperate?"
"Uh..." Shi Xinxin hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "I trust you all."
Shi Yuting smiled with relief and ruffled her fluffy little head. "Thank you for your trust."
"Then what do you plan to do about my father's situation?"
"Don't worry, leave it to me to handle. Wait for my conclusion."
"Okay." Shi Xinxin nodded. "Then I won't get involved."
Shi Xinxin knew that even though Shi Yuting said he didn't want her involved, they were siblings. How could he bear to put her in danger?
"Didn't I tell you to let this go? Why are you insisting on getting involved?" Shi Yuting frowned. "I'll handle this this time."
"That won't do. You're my brother, I have to help you." Shi Xinxin mumbled. "Besides, if this was premeditated, then we can't just stand by and do nothing. After all, it was a living life."
"Shi Xinxin, this society doesn't lack cold-blooded business rivals."
Shi Xinxin shook her head and said firmly, "No, Sheng Chenjin is different."
Shi Yuting furrowed his brow slightly.
"Because..." Shi Xinxin paused, then said, "Because I don't want you to get hurt."
Shi Yuting looked at Shi Xinxin, his gaze deepening. His thin lips tightened. "You..."
"Alright, I'm off to school. Bye." Shi Xinxin waved at Shi Yuting.
Shi Yuting watched Shi Xinxin bounce away, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Sheng Chenjin returned to his office. His assistant knocked and entered, respectfully reporting on his work.
After listening, Sheng Chenjin instructed, "Change my schedule for today."
"Yes."
"Also, help me contact a private hospital. I need medical records."
"Alright."
When Shi Xinxin returned to the classroom, her classmates looked at her in surprise.
"Xinxin, what's your relationship with President Sheng?" A girl named Chen Jiani leaned closer to Shi Xinxin and asked gossipily, "President Sheng actually invited you to work at Shengshi Group? Could it be that you and President Sheng really have something going on?"
"..." Shi Xinxin rolled her eyes. "I don't know him well."
"Xinxin, who are you kidding? President Sheng personally delivered lunch to you," another girl chimed in.
"Yeah, Xinxin, I think President Sheng is really special to you. We've never seen him treat any other girl so well."
"I don't know President Sheng well," Shi Xinxin emphasized again.
"Really? If you don't know each other well, why would he bring you food?" Chen Jiani stared at Shi Xinxin suspiciously.
"Really not well. If you don't believe me, you can ask him himself."
"..." Chen Jiani pouted. "You'll be a designer under Shengshi Group sooner or later."
After saying that, Chen Jiani turned and left.
Shi Xinxin shrugged, too lazy to deal with Chen Jiani.
At this moment, footsteps approached, heading towards Shi Xinxin.
Shi Xinxin looked up. It was Shen Yuewan, walking with an air of arrogance in her elegant cat-like stride towards the classroom.
Seeing Shen Yuewan's demeanor, Shi Xinxin let out a dismissive snort and continued eating her lunch.
"Shi Xinxin!"
Suddenly, Shen Yuewan called out, startling Shi Xinxin.
"Mom, do you need something?" Shi Xinxin asked, raising an eyebrow.
"I'm telling you, no matter what you do, you can only marry Gu Mingyang now!" Shen Yuewan said sternly.
"On what grounds?"
"On the grounds that he is the heir of Gu's Group, and Gu's Group will be your husband's in the future," Shen Yuewan said coldly. "If you dare to resist, I'll die for you to see."
"Mom!" Shi Xinxin glared at Shen Yuewan, upset. "How could you become like this?"
"This is what you owe me!" Shen Yuewan roared.
Shi Xinxin froze. This was the first time her mother had ever spoken to her so loudly. Her heart trembled violently.
She didn't understand. She was adopted by her mother from an orphanage. Why did her mother insist on targeting her?