He tried to stay as close to Shi Xinxin as possible, so that her chances of encountering danger would be greatly reduced.
He had keenly seen Zhu Guo take out his phone and send messages in the venue just now.
The host's reaction earlier was also not quite right; she had clearly been asked to question Hua Shu at the last minute.
Others might not have noticed, but after following Zhu Guo for so many years, he subconsciously felt that this matter was inseparable from Zhu Guo.
Moreover, Zhu Guo had been watching from a distance all along. Now that his plan had failed and Shi Xinxin had achieved unprecedented success, he might just tear off his mask and act directly.
Perhaps, just like the girl he had abused to death years ago.
Thinking that Zhu Guo might already be harboring wicked thoughts towards Shi Xinxin, he couldn't help but want to submit Zhu Guo's criminal evidence to the relevant departments, pulling the rug out from under him and completely dealing with this scumbag Zhu Guo.
However, his sister had said the time was not right, and she must have her own reasons.
He had to find an opportunity to tell Shi Xinxin immediately.
Just as he was about to speak to Shi Xinxin, he saw Zhu Guo suddenly appear in the venue in the distance. Zhu Guo hid behind the crowd, smiled sinisterly, and gave him a signal, indicating that he was about to make his move.
Feng Yu prayed inwardly, hoping that Zhu Guo was just ugly and hadn't degenerated to the point of taking action.
Zhu Guo's task for him did not include assassination or kidnapping Shi Xinxin.
However, Zhu Guo, who now knew Shi Xinxin's true identity, clearly found the mission much more difficult.
After much thought, he could only come up with the idea of getting the girl drunk.
What else could be done? They had explicitly stated that no harm should be done to her.
Feng Yu would never have imagined that Zhu Guo's thoughts were so pure.
Shi Xinxin, after greeting various people, turned around and saw a burly, well-built middle-aged man walking towards her.
Feng Yu watched Shi Xinxin's hand behind her back, and wrote the characters "Zhu Guo" in her palm.
Shi Xinxin understood, he was finally willing to show himself.
"Miss Shi, hello, I've long admired your name. Your work displayed on stage just now was truly breathtaking. I am Zhu Guo, and I am extremely impressed by you. May I offer you a toast?"
He held his wine glass, appearing courteous, and used many polite and humble terms.
Feng Yu immediately wrote on her hand: "He's faking it."
Shi Xinxin smiled and put her hand down silently.
"Of course." She scanned the surroundings, looking at the identical wines on the tables, yet there were different fruit wines further away.
Shi Xinxin picked up the wine from the nearest table, raised it to toast Zhu Guo from a distance, sniffed it gently, and was relieved that nothing had been added.
She had a good tolerance for alcohol and didn't believe a single glass could do anything to her.
Just as she was about to drink it all, Sheng Chenjin suddenly appeared and blocked her movement.
He snatched her wine glass and, on his own initiative, toasted Zhu Guo.
"Mr. Zhu, it's not convenient for ladies to drink in the presence of gentlemen. I'll drink this on her behalf. I hope Mr. Zhu doesn't mind."
For an ordinary person, being toasted by Sheng Chenjin would have been a great honor, but Zhu Guo now felt a guilty conscience, as if he were about to be exposed.
His little trick seemed to have nowhere to hide under Sheng Chenjin's gaze.
He chuckled awkwardly twice.
"Of course," he minded, "it's my honor to toast with Mr. Sheng." He thought to himself, "Not really."
Zhu Guo knew he was likely being watched. The venue had excellent security, and he wouldn't risk his men for a mere young girl.
He offered a few more compliments and left without hesitation, casting several glances at Feng Yu before he departed.
"This was clearly aimed at Junior Sister. He left so readily."
Yan Hao observed Zhu Guo's retreating back and analyzed calmly.
Hua Shu's gaze kept shifting between Sheng Chenjin and Shi Xinxin.
Sheng Chenjin's behavior was gentlemanly, and Hua Shu, knowing the three little ones, could not help but think of them the moment she saw Sheng Chenjin.
They looked so alike. They were carved from the same mold.
Shi Xinxin had just quietly thanked Sheng Chenjin when she noticed Hua Shu's curious gaze.
Hua Shu pulled her aside and whispered in her ear.
"This person who blocked the toast, isn't he the father of the three little ones?"
"They look so much alike, like they were cast from the same mold. What's going on between you two? How are you collaborating and so close?"
"Does he know about the children? What are your intentions? Are you planning to get married or something? Master will give you a big red envelope."
Hua Shu chattered on in Shi Xinxin's ear, casting a furtive glance at Sheng Chenjin at one point, as if afraid Sheng Chenjin wouldn't know what they were discussing.
Shi Xinxin: "..."
"He is indeed the father of the children, and we both know it. But regarding whether we'll be together, I'm not ready yet. I can't accept it."
"It's not like I'm not giving him a chance."
Hearing this, Hua Shu knew that the chance was probably huge, but the two of them needed time and space to adjust.
"Then tell him to keep trying."
Hua Shu patted her shoulder and earnestly admonished her.
"Isn't it strange? Master, you're not shy, are you?" Shi Xinxin stared at her strangely, teasing her.
"What? You don't want the chance I'm giving you, you little brat? Do you really want me to say it?"
Hua Shu gently pinched Shi Xinxin's cheek.
Before Shi Xinxin could react, she walked over to Sheng Chenjin.
"You boy, keep trying. If it really doesn't work out, I'll keep opportunities open for you too."
Hua Shu smiled with satisfaction, completely ignoring Shi Xinxin's threatening look.
Sheng Chenjin heard Hua Shu's voice, looked up, and glanced amusingly at Shi Xinxin, knowing that Hua Shu was actually encouraging him.
"I will work hard, Master," Sheng Chenjin said softly to her.
"Very sensible," Hua Shu said, extremely pleased. She nodded and returned to Shi Xinxin's side.
Shi Xinxin noticed Sheng Chenjin's condition suddenly becoming somewhat strange, his eyes gradually becoming unfocused.
She was secretly alarmed. Could this man be drunk?
Sheng, who often entertained and drank at banquets, was drunk after only half a glass of wine?
It seemed that the wine just now was very potent.
Hua Shu also seemed to sense that Sheng Chenjin's gaze was not right.
"That person just now was trying to harm you. Quickly, go, send him back."
Hua Shu pulled Sheng Chenjin's arm with her left hand and held Shi Xinxin's hand with her right.
"I need to have a word with these two. You wait here, I'll be back soon."
Those instructed to wait by Hua Shu exchanged bewildered glances.
As soon as Hua Shu left the reception hall, she unceremoniously abandoned the two of them.
"Xinxin, quickly send him back. I'm leaving now."
Shi Xinxin thought: You could have been more direct!
...
Shi Xinxin looked at Sheng Chenjin, whose eyes had become dazed.
She turned to leave. "Come on, let's get you back."
But her hand was grasped by a warm large palm, held tightly.
"Okay, let's go home."