Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Hearing the noise, Qin Zhen turned in their direction and caught sight of Shen Qingyueâs figure. His pupils contracted slightly, and he walked briskly toward them with Wei Jiuâer in tow.
Upon hearing the words âPresident Qin,â Shen Qingyueâs eyes turned a bit colder.
Meanwhile, Yan Xi, intending to disgust Shen Qingyue, began to praise Qin Zhen and Wei Jiuâer, âIâve heard that President Qin is a young talent. Seeing him today, he truly lives up to his reputation, pairing perfectly with Miss Yan! You two are indeed an ideal match!â
Shen Qingyue sneered, âAre you acting as the host here?â
Yan Xi choked. It was her first time attending such an event, and she was unclear about many things. All she could think of was to disgust people. Little did she know, she now seemed affected and artificial, especially since she was the center of attention, humiliating herself.
Qin Zhen kept his eyes fixed on Shen Qingyue, completely ignoring what Yan Xi was saying.
Wei Jiuâer was constantly attentive to Qin Zhenâs emotions and naturally noticed, yet she maintained a smile, âMiss Yan is being too kind. No, I should call you Miss Shen now; after all, you are the true heiress of the Shen family.â
Even though Yan Xi was naive, she sensed that Wei Jiuâer was similar to her in status. She immediately laughed, âGrandpa is in the hospital, so he hasnât officially changed my surname yet. So, calling me Miss Yan is still acceptable for now. Once he does, you can address me as Yan Xi. But what about you, Sister Qingyue? How should people address you in the future?â
Shen Qingyue remained indifferent, âIndeed, itâs difficult to decide. So, just call me Qingyue. After all, youâre not worthy of the Shen surname.â
Yan Xiâs face turned ugly. âQingyue, I am Grandpaâs true granddaughter, a child of the Shen family. When you say such things, it seems like you want to fight me for the family fortuneâ¦â
Shen Qingyue spoke frankly, âYes, I do have that intention. What can you do about it?â
Upon hearing this, Yan Xi couldnât maintain her smile any longer. âShen Qingyue, Grandpaâs shares are all in my hands now. What can you use to compete with me? What qualifications do you have to fight with me? The Shen family originally belonged to me!â
There were many journalists present at the scene today. Yan Xiâs voice suddenly rose, and several reporters discreetly gathered towards them.
Yan Xi noticed the reporters approaching and tried to control her expression. âQingyue, what I mean is, Grandpa has already given me the shares of the Shen Group in his hands. I am the largest shareholder of the Shen Group. Are you displeased with me saying these things? I know you donât like my presence, but I am innocent tooâ¦â
Shen Qingyue smirked, her expression ambiguous. âAre you unaware of whether Iâm pleased with you or not?â
Yan Xi couldnât believe Shen Qingyue dared to speak like this, especially in front of the reporters.
Shen Qingyue turned and walked away without wasting more words on her.
âShen Qingyue!â Qin Zhen had been watching her the whole time. Seeing her leaving, he instinctively wanted to stop her. But then, he fell silent because he didnât know what else he could say to her.
Shen Qingyue sneered, âWhat advice do you have, President Qin?â
Qin Zhen struggled to find the right words, âYan Xi is the true heiress of the Shen family. What she said is not wrong. The Shen Group originally belonged to her. It doesnât seem appropriate for you to fight with her.â
Although he came up with this on the spot, it had always been his sentiment.
Regardless, Shen Qingyue had occupied the position of the Shen familyâs Young
Miss for over 20 years, essentially stealing twenty years of Yan Xiâs life. Now that things were back where they belonged, what grounds did Shen Qingyue have to make a fuss?
âPresident Qin, if you canât speak properly, just keep your mouth shut. No one needs your opinion,â Shen Qingyue spoke slowly and calmly, âShen family matters donât concern you, an outsider.â
Qin Zhenâs expression was complicated. âAm I an outsider?â
Shen Qingyue countered, âWhat do you think you are? What does the Shen familyâs business have to do with you? You know nothing, yet youâre here voicing your opinions. It seems like you have a lot to say, doesnât it!â
Qin Zhen stuttered, âYouâ¦â But he knew they were already divorced. The Shen familyâs matters had nothing to do with him. Still, hearing her explicitly deny their connection made him uncomfortable.
Shen Qingyue glanced at Wei Jiuâer, who was standing beside Qin Zhen with a dark expression.
âPresident Qin, speaking so intimately with your ex-wife in front of your fiancee, arenât you afraid she might get the wrong idea? Or perhapsâ¦â She mocked him slightly, âAre you naturally inclined to be cheap, Qin Zhen? Do you enjoy disappointing the people around you? Is it that domestic flowers lack the charm of wild ones?â
Qin Zhen could not bear it anymore, but Shen Qingyue did not give him a
chance to speak. She retorted sharply and walked away.
In Shen Qingyueâs opinion, Qin Zhen was indeed being cheap.. If he didnât provoke her, everything would be fine, wouldnât it?