The man immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going. I'll clean it up right away. Please wait a moment while I pick up the pieces."
He looked genuinely contrite and bent down to gather the shards on the floor.
As the man picked up a piece of broken glass, he stepped on it with force.
"Crunch~" The glass shard pierced his skin.
The man grunted.
Shi Xinxin looked at him, frowning. "Does it hurt? Should you go to the hospital to get it checked?"
"It's nothing, just a small injury."
Shi Xinxin nodded.
She then looked at the man again. "Could you please clean up the mess for me? I need to change into a clean outfit."
"Okay, okay." The man finished speaking, then bent down to continue picking up the glass shards.
The man squatted on the ground, his head bowed, his eyes dark and gloomy, as if enduring something.
When Shi Xinxin came out after changing, the man had already cleaned up all the glass fragments.
"I'm done changing, please come in."
The man looked up at Shi Xinxin and smiled, "I'm sorry, my hand was accidentally cut by the glass."
Shi Xinxin: "......"
She didn't say anything.
"But it's okay, it will heal soon."
Shi Xinxin nodded. "Mm."
Shi Xinxin sat down to eat the porridge, and after finishing, she cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks.
Sheng Chenjin hadn't returned yet. He must have gone out for some business. He rarely went out so early.
As she was eating, the phone on the table suddenly vibrated.
Shi Xinxin put down her bowl and chopsticks and picked up her phone to check.
It was a text message from Sheng Chenjin.
【Finish eating and head out. Tonight's dinner party is postponed to tomorrow evening.】
Shi Xinxin read the text message and had no objections. She replied to Sheng Chenjin with two words: Understood.
She deleted the message and continued eating.
Sheng Chenjin was right, she had a dinner party tomorrow evening.
......
As Shi Xinxin was washing the dishes in the kitchen, Sheng Chenjin returned, carrying a large package.
Sheng Chenjin walked into the kitchen and placed the package on the table. Upon opening it, it was filled with all sorts of women's clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, shoes, bags, and even underwear!
His expression turned extremely unpleasant.
He took out his phone and dialed Shi Xinxin's number.
"Hello."
Shi Xinxin was washing dishes in the kitchen.
Sheng Chenjin's voice was calm. "Miss Shi, where are you now?"
"I just finished breakfast and am about to head out," Shi Xinxin's voice was also calm.
"Alright, then wait for me."
After hanging up the phone, Sheng Chenjin glanced at his phone screen, his expression growing increasingly grim.
Sheng Chenjin called Shi Xinxin again, but before the call could connect, his phone was snatched away.
The man's face turned sullen. He threw his phone aside, then tossed Sheng Chenjin's phone into the trash can.
Sheng Chenjin stared at the man in front of him with a cold expression. "What do you mean by this?"
The man's gaze was sinister as he stared at Sheng Chenjin and said coldly, "Mr. Sheng instructed that you are not allowed to take her calls, so I did it for you."
Sheng Chenjin sneered. "I said that if I received her call, I would not reply. So, now you're making decisions for me without authorization. Shouldn't you explain yourself?"
The man sneered. "You are the CEO of Sheng Corporation. I can afford to give you this privilege, so Mr. Sheng, you don't need to worry about me telling others."
Sheng Chenjin: "......"
He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a cold voice, "Since that's the case, then do as you please. However, you'd better not let me see you again, or you will definitely pay the price!"
With that, Sheng Chenjin picked up his coat and turned to leave.
The man watched Sheng Chenjin's retreating back, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
Shi Xinxin, just you wait.
......
As soon as Shi Xinxin stepped out of her house, she received a call from Gu Beichen.
"Shi Xinxin, I'm downstairs at your place."
"Great!" Shi Xinxin happily agreed.
Shi Xinxin opened the door, and Gu Beichen walked in.
He was wearing a simple t-shirt and jeans, looking very youthful and sunny.
Gu Beichen looked at Shi Xinxin and raised an eyebrow. "Why are you dressed like this?"
Shi Xinxin glanced down at her outfit. "Does it look beautiful?"
Gu Beichen curved his lips. "Of course. My wife looks beautiful no matter what she wears."
Shi Xinxin's lips curved into a faint smile. "I know."
"Miss Shi, I'll drive you to work and then take you shopping for clothes and jewelry."
"Really?"
Gu Beichen nodded. "Of course, it's true."
"Then let's hurry!" Shi Xinxin excitedly linked her arm with Gu Beichen's, like a joyous bird.
Seeing her like this, Gu Beichen couldn't help but smile.
Gu Beichen drove Shi Xinxin away, heading towards a luxury boutique.
After Gu Beichen and Shi Xinxin got out of the car, they entered the luxury store.
Gu Beichen pulled Shi Xinxin into the fitting room, and he also took off his shirt in front of her while helping her pick out clothes.
Shi Xinxin: "......"
Gu Beichen: "Don't you like this one?"
Shi Xinxin: "......"
"Or don't you like that one? Then how about both?" Gu Beichen looked at Shi Xinxin with some anticipation in his eyes.
Shi Xinxin coughed lightly. "Um... I can choose myself."
She picked up a dress and went into the fitting room.
Shi Xinxin changed into the dress and came out, then adjusted her hair in front of the mirror.
She looked at herself in the mirror, feeling a little amazed, and a little confused.
Gu Beichen walked over and looked at Shi Xinxin. "What are you doing? Is it because today is your birthday that you want to dress up so beautifully?"
Shi Xinxin shook her head. "No, it's not my birthday today."
Gu Beichen frowned. "Then what are you dressing up like this for?"
"I think it looks quite beautiful, so I want to dress up," Shi Xinxin said, looking at herself in the mirror. "How is it? Beautiful?"
Gu Beichen nodded, his tone gentle. "Very beautiful."
Gu Beichen then asked, "How do you think I look today?"
Shi Xinxin looked at Gu Beichen and thought seriously for a moment. "You look very handsome in a suit."
Hearing Shi Xinxin's praise, Gu Beichen smiled slightly.
He looked at Shi Xinxin. "Then I'll wear this every day from now on, okay?"
Shi Xinxin nodded. "Okay."
"Then what do you think, my shirt with black pants? Or white?" Gu Beichen asked again.
Shi Xinxin smiled, reached out to embrace Gu Beichen's neck, and kissed his thin lips.
Gu Beichen smiled even more warmly. "That's more like it!"
He took Shi Xinxin's hand and walked out.
The two of them left the mall together.
Gu Beichen drove Shi Xinxin to a high-end private department store.
"What are we buying?" Gu Beichen asked.
"I'm buying a birthday gift for my mom, who else?" Shi Xinxin replied with a smile. "Besides, my mom's birthday is coming up, and I want to choose a special gift for her."
"Oh, so it's a gift for Auntie, not for me?" Gu Beichen seemed a little disappointed.
"Who is it for?"