"Oh, it's Young Master Sheng! Please wait a moment, I'll ask the CEO if he's still in his office."
"Thank you." Sheng Chenjin hung up the phone, feeling a bit disappointed. He thought he would see Xin Xin, given their over ten years of acquaintance. Now, he could only hear her voice over the phone, which made him even more agitated.
A moment later, the call connected, and a woman's clear, sweet voice came through, "Hello, Young Master Sheng, is there anything I can help you with?"
"I'd like to see Shi Xin Xin, please let her know."
"Okay, please wait."
Soon, Shi Xin Xin appeared at the elevator entrance. Upon seeing Sheng Chenjin, a flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and walked towards him.
Sheng Chenjin smiled, "Xin Xin, let's find a place to sit and talk!"
"Mm-hmm, okay." Shi Xin Xin nodded in agreement.
Inside the elevator, neither of them spoke. The atmosphere was a bit awkward, and Shi Xin Xin didn't know what to say.
Finally, the elevator doors opened, and Sheng Chenjin stepped out first.
They went to a nearby coffee shop and sat down. Sheng Chenjin looked at Shi Xin Xin, his eyes fixed on her.
Shi Xin Xin felt uncomfortable under his gaze and couldn't help but clear her throat a few times, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Sheng Chenjin curved his lips slightly, a hint of playfulness in his eyes, "What, you don't welcome me?" Shi Xin Xin was a little embarrassed, "No, it's not that. You're the boss, it's perfectly fine for you to come and inspect the work."
"Is that so?"
"Of course!" Shi Xin Xin nodded without hesitation.
"In that case, let's discuss the new product launch today." Sheng Chenjin got straight to the point. Shi Xin Xin nodded in agreement, but there was no tension on her face.
They chatted pleasantly. Sheng Chenjin drank his coffee while explaining to Shi Xin Xin what needed to be done that day. Shi Xin Xin listened attentively and took notes.
After Sheng Chenjin finished speaking, he suddenly felt the atmosphere become a little strange. He looked up and saw Shi Xin Xin staring at him intently, a hint of desire hidden in her eyes. Sheng Chenjin felt a stir of unease in his heart and quickly averted his gaze, clearing his throat twice.
Seeing his feigned composure, Shi Xin Xin showed a faint smile, "We've been talking for half an hour, we must be tired. Shall we have some juice and take a break?"
Sheng Chenjin agreed.
So, they called the waiter, ordered a pot of orange juice and a piece of cake. Shi Xin Xin ate with relish, while Sheng Chenjin looked lost in thought. Shi Xin Xin noticed this and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Is there something you want to tell me?"
"Mm... I'm a little confused," Sheng Chenjin hesitated before voicing his doubts.
Shi Xin Xin put down her fork and looked at Sheng Chenjin with a puzzled expression.
Sheng Chenjin frowned, "Why was I at your building's entrance? And why was I so close to your assistant? I don't remember knowing her before."
Shi Xin Xin smiled, "Let me educate you then! You didn't know her before, but now she's my assistant!" Sheng Chenjin was confused, "When did you get an assistant?"
"This is a long story, I'll tell you later." Shi Xin Xin smiled mysteriously.
"No need to say more, I've already guessed it." Sheng Chenjin snorted. Shi Xin Xin was stunned and looked at him in surprise. He was so sharp!
"How did you know?"
"You two were very close. I saw it just now. If I'm not mistaken, she must be your first love!"
Sheng Chenjin looked at her, his tone filled with sarcasm, "Heh, so you know how to play the field too." Shi Xin Xin felt awkward. She hadn't expected Sheng Chenjin to think that of her. She quickly said, "What nonsense are you talking about! She and I are not like that. There was a misunderstanding between us, that's why things turned out this way."
Sheng Chenjin sneered, "A misunderstanding? Do you think I'm a three-year-old? I've never seen anyone reject a man so thoroughly at their doorstep."
"That's because..."
"Because we broke up, so you chose to date someone else?" Sheng Chenjin interrupted her.
Shi Xin Xin paused, not knowing how to refute him.
She admitted that her refusal back then was partly due to a lack of confidence in him, fearing he might hurt the baby. On the other hand, she did have other reasons.
Seeing her silence, a hint of hurt flashed in Sheng Chenjin's eyes, and his heart ached to the point of breathlessness.
"I don't care what your reasons are. Now, I want you to disappear from my sight. Don't appear in my vision, don't let me see you!"
"Why?"
"Because I forbid it!"
"But we're divorced!" Shi Xin Xin said.
Sheng Chenjin sneered, "Do you think you're in a position to discuss this with me? Shi Xin Xin, you'd better get out of my sight. I don't want to see you!"
"Sheng Chenjin..."
Sheng Chenjin stood up, uttered, "I don't want to see you again," and turned to walk away briskly.
Shi Xin Xin watched his receding back, her eyes welling up. Were the love and hate entanglements between them truly over?
After returning to his car, Sheng Chenjin immediately rolled down the window.
He took a deep breath. His chest felt heavy, as if a massive rock was pressing down on it, making it difficult to breathe.
"Mr. Sheng, where to?" The driver glanced at Sheng Chenjin and asked.
Sheng Chenjin remained silent for a moment, then said, "Take me to the company."
"Yes." The driver responded, stepped on the accelerator, and drove towards the company.
In the car, Sheng Chenjin's mind kept replaying Shi Xin Xin's face. He couldn't help but ask himself, why? Why was he so angry? Was it jealousy of her interaction with Li Yuhao?
He wasn't a man who liked to dwell on things!
But...
Why had it become like this?
Shi Xin Xin, what kind of woman are you?
Sheng Chenjin grew more and more dejected, and before he knew it, the car had stopped at the entrance of Shengshi Group.
He pushed open the door, got out of the car, and strode towards Shengshi Group.
Shengshi Group Headquarters:
Shengshi Group's skyscraper occupied a vast area, decorated luxuriously and grandly. Each building had its own elevator, reaching up to a hundred floors, making it the most upscale commercial office building in City A.
At this moment, a group of people were gathered in the lobby of Shengshi Group. They were all employees of Shengshi Group, their expressions grave as they discussed something in low voices.
As Sheng Chenjin entered the lobby, all eyes turned to him. They all bowed respectfully and greeted him, "Good morning, Mr. Sheng!" Sheng Chenjin gave a faint hum, his gaze sweeping over everyone, finally landing on Chen Wei, who was standing to the side.
"What's going on?" Sheng Chenjin asked calmly.