In the afternoon, at the Sheng Group.
Shi Xinxin was engrossed in her work in front of the computer screen when the desk phone suddenly rang, startling her. She picked it up and saw the characters "Shen Luohan" displayed on the screen. Shi Xinxin hesitated for a moment before pressing the answer button, "Hello? Brother Luohan?"
Shen Luohan's gentle voice came from the other end of the line, "Xinxin." "Mm, what is it?"
"What are you doing?"
"Working." Shi Xinxin glanced at the computer screen and said, "There's a press conference today." "Press conference?" Shen Luohan seemed surprised. "Why is there a sudden press conference?"
Shi Xinxin replied casually, "An artist under Shengshi Entertainment has a bad reputation in the entertainment industry. This press conference is to clarify rumors and give those anti-fans a lesson." Shen Luohan asked, "Do you need any help?" "No, you forgot, your company also has entertainment reporters."
Shen Luohan pondered for a moment and then slowly said, "Xinxin, do you still love him?" Shi Xinxin froze, not expecting Shen Luohan to bring up Sheng Chenjin so suddenly. After a while, Shi Xinxin realized who Shen Luohan was referring to and said in a low voice with her eyes downcast, "I did..." Shen Luohan sighed and said, "Xinxin, you're so foolish. Why do you have to give up only when you're completely disappointed?" Shi Xinxin pursed her lips and said, "But... he's already married... and his child is four years old. We can't go back."
"But you're not reconciled," Shen Luohan said. "Xinxin, don't you want to admit it? You simply can't forget him! You've been making excuses to convince yourself not to love him anymore, but you've fallen deeper and deeper, ultimately falling into an abyss of self-harm."
"But I have no choice!" Shi Xinxin's voice was tinged with a heavy nasal tone. "My parents are already dead, and Uncle Sheng said he would send me back to China. If I stayed, I would never see my parents again..."
"Then, can you bear to leave Brother Chenjin alone in this world?" Shen Luohan said. "Although I haven't experienced it myself, every time I see your tragic encounters, I feel extremely distressed." "Brother Luohan..." Shi Xinxin's voice gradually became choked with sobs. "I..."
"Xinxin, believe me, Brother Chenjin still loves you."
Shi Xinxin's eyes became moist, and she bit her lip tightly. "But I'm already married, and he has a family too..."
Shen Luohan smiled and said, "Listen to me finish first." He continued, "Your marriage is just a formality. You don't have to worry about him abandoning you and the baby in your belly, because he simply can't."
"Ah? Why?"
"Because he is Sheng Chenjin, the famous business genius of City A, a formidable figure in the business world. How could he bear to mistreat himself and spend the rest of his life with a woman he doesn't love?" Shen Luohan said, "If he truly loved you, he would divorce you without hesitation and then marry you. Xinxin, don't doubt your charm. I believe in you."
"But..." Shi Xinxin was still hesitant. "But we've already argued. I'm afraid Brother Chenjin might really divorce me one day..."
Shen Luohan smiled. "If you're worried he'll divorce you, then let's make a bet, shall we?"
Shi Xinxin asked, "Bet on what?"
Shen Luohan said, "Bet on whether Brother Chenjin still loves you, bet on whether Brother Chenjin will divorce you." Shi Xinxin hesitated for a long time, then finally nodded.
She thought, it's better to face it bravely than to avoid it.
That evening, in front of the hotel owned by the Sheng Group, cars were bustling and the atmosphere was lively. The Sheng Group was holding a press conference, and the media rushed to the scene, with all sorts of luxury cars filling the entire street.
As Sheng Mengyi walked into the banquet hall with Shi Xinxin, all the media cameras immediately focused on the two women. The moment the flashes went off, all the spotlights shone towards them. Shi Xinxin instinctively covered her eyes and hid beside Sheng Mengyi.
"Sister Mengyi, I'm so scared." Shi Xinxin looked somewhat frightened.
Sheng Mengyi patted her shoulder and soothed, "Don't be afraid, they won't hurt you."
Shi Xinxin forced a smile and said, "I know..."
At this moment, Sheng Mengyi, standing on the stage, was graceful and beautiful, attracting everyone's attention.
Sheng Mengyi's gaze swept around and landed on a certain spot in the corner, a cold, mocking smile curling her lips.
Coming to steal the show so quickly? Heh...
At this moment, the spokesperson began to introduce the main protagonist—Sheng Chenjin, the President of Shengshi Entertainment.
Sheng Chenjin, dressed in a black suit and wearing sunglasses, strode onto the stage with a composed gait and stood before the microphone.
The reporters in the audience immediately began clicking their shutters frantically.
Shi Xinxin sat in the spectator seats, her hands tightly gripping the hem of her skirt, staring at Sheng Chenjin on stage with nervousness and anticipation. She hoped to see his usual wicked and indifferent expression. However, his expression remained calm, as if everything was under his control.
"Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend this press conference," Sheng Chenjin began, his tone steady and unhurried. "I have something to announce today. I have decided to resign from my position as president, withdraw from the business circle, and focus on scientific research projects." He continued, "I have applied to a renowned domestic life science laboratory, and we will establish a life laboratory this year to research new drugs. As for when they will be put into production, I am still considering it..."
The audience erupted in an uproar.
The reporters excitedly whispered among themselves.
Shi Xinxin's eyes widened in shock.
She had imagined Sheng Chenjin stepping down from his position countless times—perhaps he would move out of the villa and live alone with their child, or perhaps he would divorce her and marry someone else... But she never expected Sheng Chenjin to say such a thing.
Sheng Mengyi raised her eyebrows slightly, glanced at Shi Xinxin, and then turned her gaze back to the stage.
"After I resign, Sheng Group will be taken over by my younger brother, Sheng Shijie, as the new president. At the same time, he will be responsible for the operation and management of the life laboratory and its financial support. On behalf of all employees of Sheng Group, I sincerely congratulate my brother."
The reporters buzzed with excitement again. Sheng Chenjin also raised the corner of his mouth and winked at Sheng Shijie in the audience.
Sheng Shijie received the signal, walked towards the stage, and stood beside Sheng Chenjin under everyone's gaze, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
Sheng Chenjin reached out and patted Sheng Shijie's shoulder, nodded at him, then turned and descended from the podium, entering the lounge with the guidance of an attendant.
"Sister Mengyi, will Brother Chenjin really not divorce me?"
"Of course," Sheng Mengyi said confidently. "Since Brother Chenjin can give up his position as president for you, it proves that he loves you." She paused and looked at Shi Xinxin. "Xinxin, what are you still hesitating about?"
Shi Xinxin shook her head blankly and murmured, "But, what if..."