He called Shi Jinsong and asked about the situation, learning that Shi Xin Xin had not gone out.
Sheng Chen Jin hung up the phone, pondered for a few seconds, then strode out with his long legs.
He drove to a derelict factory on the outskirts, a site privately designated for building luxury homes.
Sheng Chen Jin got out of the car and walked straight towards the factory.
He moved unimpeded all the way.
Reaching an office door, he pushed it open. The room was empty.
A man in a black suit walked in, bowing respectfully, "Young Master, you are here."
"Where is she?" Sheng Chen Jin asked coldly, "Where?"
"Miss Shi is in the lounge."
Sheng Chen Jin moved towards the lounge.
As soon as he entered, he smelled a pungent odor of alcohol.
"Cough, cough..."
Shi Xin Xin lay on the bed, hazy. She heard movement and opened her eyes to see Sheng Chen Jin watching her by the bedside.
Shi Xin Xin immediately sobered up. "How did you get here?"
"What do you think?" Sheng Chen Jin leaned in, cornering her.
Shi Xin Xin widened her eyes in alarm. "You..."
Sheng Chen Jin narrowed his eyes. "Shouldn't you be in class? How did you end up here?"
"I... I was hungry and I'd eat before coming," Shi Xin Xin fabricated a lie, "and I thought you were in class, so I..."
Sheng Chen Jin reached out and cupped her chin. "You're really something. I told you, I hate liars."
Shi Xin Xin stiffened and instinctively swallowed.
She tried to calm herself. "Sheng Chen Jin, I'm not lying."
"Not lying?" Sheng Chen Jin's thin lips brushed her ear, his voice seductive. "Then explain to me, what is this place?"
"You..." Shi Xin Xin looked at him in surprise. "How could you..."
"What do you think?" Sheng Chen Jin sneered, pressing her down and kissing her fiercely. "You'd better cooperate, or else..."
Shi Xin Xin trembled all over, her cheeks flushed.
Sheng Chen Jin sensed her nervousness, released her, and gazed at her flushed face. "What are you so nervous about?"
Shi Xin Xin's breathing became heavy.
Sheng Chen Jin lifted her chin and said coldly, "You are my wife. Anything I do to you is legal."
"You're a scoundrel!" Shi Xin Xin couldn't stand it anymore and cursed him.
"You dare to yell at me?"
Sheng Chen Jin's eyes suddenly darkened. He gripped her neck. "Do you believe I could kill you instantly if I used just a little force?"
"I don't believe you!" Shi Xin Xin retorted, her neck stiff. "What right do you have to order me around? I don't owe you money! My parents raised me for so many years, they worked hard to put me through school, and now I've gotten into a prestigious university in A City. I've brought them honor!"
"You don't need to get so worked up," Sheng Chen Jin said slowly, "I never expected you to earn money for me."
Shi Xin Xin said angrily, "Since you don't care about me earning money, why did you marry me?"
Sheng Chen Jin curved his lips into a faint smile. "Because you are the daughter of the Shi family. Marrying me brings me more benefits. As for anything else, I don't mind."
"Sheng Chen Jin, you're truly a beast!" Shi Xin Xin gritted her teeth. "You not only possess my body, but you also want to steal my soul!"
"You are mistaken," Sheng Chen Jin said indifferently. "We are just warming each other. If you're unwilling, I won't force you."
Shi Xin Xin closed her eyes.
Her chest heaved, showing her anger.
Sheng Chen Jin slowly approached her, his thin lips brushing against hers. He whispered softly, "Shi Xin Xin, remember your identity."
"Get out!"
He left and walked out of the room.
The door slammed shut.
Shi Xin Xin's body softly slid onto the bed.
How could he so righteously say they were just warming each other!
He was clearly insulting her!
Shi Xin Xin cried heartbrokenly.
She buried her face in the pillow and sobbed.
After Sheng Chen Jin came out, he sat in a chair, gazing out the window with dark eyes.
The scene of him and Shi Xin Xin being intimate the night before flashed through his mind.
That wonderful touch lingered in his heart, refusing to dissipate.
Sheng Chen Jin's gaze became even darker, and he tightened his lips.
He was a man of abstinence, never having touched a woman, let alone experienced love.
If it weren't for meeting Shi Xin Xin, he would have found even touching her distasteful.
But last night...
Thinking of this, his heart suddenly ached.
Sheng Chen Jin suppressed the unease within him and collected his thoughts.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
The door was knocked.
"Come in."
Uncle Lin entered with a meal tray. "Young Master, it's time for breakfast."
"Mm," Sheng Chen Jin stood up.
"Young Master, what's wrong?" Uncle Lin looked at him doubtfully.
Sheng Chen Jin shook his head and walked to the table.
Uncle Lin eyed Sheng Chen Jin suspiciously.
After eating, Sheng Chen Jin prepared to leave.
Before he left, Uncle Lin stopped him. "Young Master, are you going for a medical examination at the hospital today?"
"Mm," Sheng Chen Jin replied and walked upstairs.
"Do you need me to accompany you?"
"No," Sheng Chen Jin refused coldly.
Uncle Lin had no choice but to drop it.
Sheng Chen Jin took his car keys and went out. As soon as he got in the car, he received a call.
"Hello, boss."
"Did you find her?"
"Yes, boss. We found that Madam was drinking heavily at a bar last night and was taken away by a man."
"Have you investigated that man's background?"
"Not yet. That man seems very cautious. He took her to a hotel and disappeared."
"Keep investigating! You must find out his background!" Sheng Chen Jin's tone was extremely cold.
"Yes."
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The Shi Family.
Shi Xin Xin was woken up early by her mother, who said that Sheng Chen Jin had sent someone to pick her up.
After washing up and changing, she went downstairs.
"Xin Xin, how did you sleep last night?"
"Very well," Shi Xin Xin smiled brightly. "Mom, thank you for letting me move out of the villa and live in Sheng Chen Jin's villa."
"Silly girl, after you married Sheng Chen Jin, you should have lived at his home," Mother Shi gently stroked her hair. "Only when you get your marriage certificate will your father and I be at ease."
Shi Xin Xin's eyes welled up. "Mom, don't worry, Sheng Chen Jin and I will be happy."
"Mm," Mother Shi smiled with relief. "Your father and I have discussed it. Once you get your marriage certificate, we'll hold an engagement banquet. Xin Xin, what style of wedding do you like? We'll invite some friends and make it lively."
"Whatever," Shi Xin Xin said. "I'm not that particular."
Mother Shi sighed. "Ah, I know you don't want to trouble too many people, but an engagement banquet is a must. Although we don't have power or influence, we must have the proper ceremony."
"Mom, don't worry, I'll do as you arrange," Shi Xin Xin grabbed Mother Shi's arm and said playfully, "You and Dad don't need to worry. I'll take good care of myself."