Chapter 238 - 238: Eavesdropping

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Shi Man suddenly stopped in her tracks, feeling a chill from the way he addressed her. “Don’t call me that. I’m not an ordinary girl. I won’t fall for your tricks.”

“I know.” Yi Zheng smiled and took the initiative to hold her hand. “Let’s go. You’re a different little girl. There’s your favorite strawberry cake in front.”

When the banquet began, there was still an endless stream of people toasting Yi Zheng.

Only then did Shi Man know that he had good reasons for bringing her along. It was not just to announce their relationship to outsiders, but to tell the outside world that Shi Man was in charge of the Shi family’s company.

He wanted everyone to know that the eldest daughter of the Shi family was not as useless as the rumors said. Instead, she was a capable and smart girl who could manage the company independently.

After the toasters dispersed, Shi Man and Yi Zheng finally had some peace. For the first time, she took the initiative to hold his hand and pull him aside. “Thank you.”

This thank you was so soft that one would ignore it if one did not pay attention, but Yi Zheng still heard it clearly. The smile in his eyes deepened. “At least you have a conscience.”

Shi Man looked up at him and pursed her lips. “Do you really like me?”

Yi Zheng raised his eyebrows and was stunned for a moment before he reacted. He nodded solemnly, and the serious look in his eyes did not seem to be fake. “Yes, I like you very much.”

Shi Man didn’t know what to say. If Yi Zheng was just curious about her, she could still brush him off. However, if the other party really gave her his heart, she would be suspected of playing with his feelings if she got so close to him.

Yi Zheng slowly swirled the wane glass in his hand, and even his breathing subconsciously lightened. He asked carefully, “Then are you walling to date me?”

Shi Man sighed and was about to refuse when she saw a girl in a white dress walking over with a smile from the corner of her eye. She frowned slightly. “Do you know her?”

Yi Zheng followed her gaze and saw the girl staring at him affectionately. She suddenly saw him glancing at her and blushed unnaturally.

“Yes.” Yi Zheng retracted his gaze and said calmly, “Bai Yao, don’t you know her from your school?”

“No wonder she looks so familiar.” Shi Man smiled in realization. She remembered that this person should be in the same class as Shi Jing.

At the mention of Shi Jing, Shi Man couldn’t help but think deeper. Looking at the innocent-looking Bai Yao, a trace of suspicion flashed across her eyes.

“President Yi, Miss Shi.” Bai Yao walked over and greeted them generously. Her tone was as warm as if they were good friends who had not seen each other for a long time.

But in fact, she had only met Bai Yao a few times and had not interacted much.

“Yes.” Shi Man squeezed out a nasal sound from her nose coldly as a response.

Bai Yao smiled nonchalantly and raised her wane glass to apologize to her. “I’m sorry, I forgot that Miss Shi is in charge of the Shi family’s company now. I should call you CEO Shi.”

“No need. It’s just temporary.” Shi Man sized her up and automatically classified her as a stranger.

Sometimes, the relationship between people was already destined from the first time they met. It w^as obvious at a glance wdio could be friends and who could not.

Bai Yao was obviously not as innocent as she looked, but Shi Man had no intention of knowing more. As long as it did not involve her interests, what did it have to do with her if others were willing to disguise themselves?

Bai Yao was slightly stunned as if she did not expect her to be so difficult to talk to. A trace of frustration flashed across her eyes as she turned to talk to Yi Zheng. “President Yi, it’s all thanks to you that my father was able to take down the land in the west last time.”

“Is that what your father said?” Yi Zheng sneered and did not say anything else. He held Shi Man’s hand and said, “I’m sorry, I’m bringing her to meet Mrs. Lin. Excuse me.”

Bai Yao wanted to say something else, but Yi Zheng clearly ignored her. She could only stomp her feet hatefully. Then, she handed the wine glass to the passing waiter and ran out of the banquet.

Shi Man was led to the long corridor behind the banquet and asked curiously, “Are you on good terms with the Lin family?”

“What’s good about a relationship built on benefits?” Yi Zheng smiled indifferently and led her to the makeup room at the end of the long corridor. Just as he was about to knock on the door, he heard a familiar female voice from inside.

Mrs. Chen sat on the sofa and wiped her tears. She cried and complained to Mrs. Lin, “That Shi Man doesn’t take us seriously at all. She doesn’t even care about my relationship with you. It’s obvious that the Shi family doesn’t take the Lin family seriously at all!”

Mrs. Lin handed her another tissue helplessly. She wanted to complain about why she couldn’t even recognize Shi Man and insisted on dragging the Lin family down, making it difficult for her to advance or retreat. “Don’t cry first. After all, Shi Man isn’t in charge of the Shi family. In two days, I’ll invite Shen Xian to a gathering. Just apologize to her.” “Why should 1 apologize? Haven’t 1 suffered enough humiliation today?” Mrs. Chen cried louder, sobbing uncontrollably..