Chapter 273: The Old-School Tyrant CEO 17

Shen Xiuyan rubbed his forehead helplessly. “What on earth are you looking at?”

“Huh?” Uncle Qi uttered a blank sound of confusion. “Isn’t it her?”

Shen Xiuyan was speechless. “Is it her what? I don’t even know where this random stray came from. Don’t go recognizing people blindly. I already told you I don’t know her.”

Ying Qing followed their gaze and turned her head. Well, well, she had only just noticed that Zhao Yixin was actually there too.

Her fists clenched even tighter.

She frowned deeply. “What are you doing here?”

Zhao Yixin shrank back, putting on a terrified act. “Sister… this is the first time we’ve met. Why are you being so mean? Did I do something wrong?”

Ying Qing’s teeth itched with rage, wishing she could step forward and tear the girl’s hair out.

Still acting even in front of her, huh? Always the pitiful one, always the fragile one, making everyone else look like villains trying to harm her.

The big shots present were all shrewd veterans of the social scene; they could see through Zhao Yixin’s true colors at a single glance.

This performance was a bit too fake. It wasn’t even as good as the acts their own wives and sisters-in-law put on when they got together…

The other girl hadn’t even done anything to you yet, and you’re already acting aggrieved?

What, did she think she could win their sympathy like this? Did she really think they were blind?

Shen Xiuyan glanced coldly at Ying Qing with a hint of disdain. “You know her? Don’t just make friends with anyone. It lowers your standards.”

Ying Qing was stunned.

What did Shen Xiuyan mean by that?

He sounded like he looked down on Zhao Yixin immensely. Moreover, he had just claimed he didn’t even know her?

What was going on?

While she was standing there in a daze, Shen Xiuyan had already smilingly presented Su Mingyue. “Here, my girlfriend. Uncle Qi, you don’t have to worry about me having standards that are too high to find a girlfriend anymore, because I’ve already found the best one.”

“Well, look at you! You’ve got guts.” Uncle Qi clapped his hands loudly but couldn’t resist teasing him. “Even a rabbit knows not to eat the grass near its burrow¹, but you’ve gone and enjoyed the local grass quite thoroughly. And you kept it so well-hidden; none of us old fogies had a clue. By the way, does Old Shen know about this?”

Shen Xiuyan looked certain. “He knows.”

“Really?” Uncle Qi didn’t believe him. If so, why hadn’t Old Shen said anything?

If he had really secured a daughter-in-law like Mingyue, that loudmouth of his would have announced it to the whole world long ago.

“Really.” Shen Xiuyan nodded emphatically.

Su Mingyue turned her head blankly, unable to believe her ears. What did Xiuyan just say…?

Her? Girlfriend?

When did this happen? How come she didn’t know???

In that instant, she didn’t know what kind of expression to make. Should she be shocked first, or happy first…

Ying Qing also dug at her ear, doubting her hearing.

It felt like they and he weren’t even living in the same world.

Under the weight of her extreme shock, Ying Qing had already forgotten about Zhao Yixin’s existence.

She foolishly pulled Mingyue aside and whispered urgently, “When did you become Shen Xiuyan’s girlfriend? You didn’t even tell me about something this big!!!”

Su Mingyue’s eyes were wide and round as she replied dazed, “I… I don’t know either…”

The two looked at each other, both faces full of bewilderment.

Together, they turned to look at Shen Xiuyan.

Shen Xiuyan felt a bit creeped out by their gaze. He leaned in and whispered into Su Mingyue’s ear, “What’s wrong?”

Su Mingyue whispered back very softly, “When did I become your girlfriend?”

“Huh?” This time it was Shen Xiuyan’s turn to be stunned. “Haven’t you always been?”

Now all three of them looked at each other, three faces full of bewilderment.

Wait, were they not living on the same planet?

How could such a massive gap in perception exist?

But with outsiders watching, now was not the time to discuss these matters.

Shen Xiuyan thought for a moment and whispered, “Talk about it when we go out later?”

“Okay.” Su Mingyue looked at that handsome face magnified in front of her and nodded shyly.

Hehe. Boyfriend. Hers!

Xiuyan admitted it himself!

Seeing Su Mingyue’s spineless display, Ying Qing shook her head in frustration, wishing her friend would show more backbone.

The conversation between the three was extremely quiet; no one else heard them.

To the outsiders, it simply looked like President Shen and Miss Su had an exceptionally good relationship. Even in this short span of time, the two had to huddle together to sweetly whisper topics that they weren’t allowed to know.

Ah, what a sight for sore eyes. What a perfectly matched couple.

They certainly approved of this romance.

Uncle Qi clapped. “Good, good, good. I approve of you two. I’ll be waiting to drink at your wedding feast then. I must say, Old Shen and Old Su are really something, keeping their lips so tight. Neither of them breathed a word.”

Su Mingyue: “…”

She wanted so badly to argue on behalf of her old father. She didn’t know about Uncle Shen, but her father truly had no idea she was in a relationship.

In fact, even she herself hadn’t known…

Shen Xiuyan smiled. “I won’t make you wait long.”

Su Mingyue: “…”

Ying Qing: “…”

The conversation was moving too fast; their CPUs couldn’t keep up² at all.

Zhao Yixin: “…”

Wait, was everyone just pretending she didn’t exist?

In just this short amount of time, how did President Shen suddenly have a girlfriend?

And they were about to get married?

This couldn’t be happening!

Clearly, President Shen had treated her differently before. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have helped her so much. Why had he suddenly changed today?

Her mind raced, and her gaze landed on Su Mingyue.

Right, she had spent fifty million to buy a necklace, which meant her family background was unfathomably deep.

President Shen must simply not want to go head-to-head with her.

Zhao Yixin tried desperately to find excuses for herself.

But the next sentence from over there shattered her delusions, making her realize instantly that it had all been her own wishful thinking.

The big shots over there were busy showering Shen Xiuyan and Su Mingyue with enthusiastic flattery.

Eventually, the flattery turned toward Su Mingyue’s necklace and earrings.

“I’ve seen the jewelry Miss Su is wearing today before. At the time, I was wondering what kind of person could possibly carry off these two pieces. I didn’t expect to see it today. Truly, only on you can this jewelry show its unique brilliance.”

“Me too. When this master’s work was first released, I went to see it once. But that price was truly enough to make anyone hesitate.”

Su Mingyue pressed her lips together and smiled, her mood soaring. “I didn’t buy them myself. They were a gift from Xiuyan.”

The crowd feigned surprise, crying out in unison, “Oh my! President Shen really is something else. He certainly knows how to spoil his wife.”

“Exactly! The total value must be nearly a hundred million, right? You’re so lucky, Miss Su.”

Translator’s Notes