The sun was shining brightly. Li Nanchuan was handling the documents in his hand when his phone suddenly rang.
It was that familiar number. He hadn't received a call from her for a long time. After hesitating for a moment, he still answered it.
"Is the man in the news the one you caught?" Shen Youjin's clear and melodious voice came through.
"No." Li Nanchuan pursed his lips. "There are special people handling this matter."
Shen Youjin asked suspiciously, "Are you sure you didn't do anything?"
"Are you really concerned about this?" Hearing this, Li Nanchuan paused for a moment. He even learned from Gu Zhiyuan and said, "Then how about we meet up sometime?"
It had been a long time since they had a good talk. Every time they met, it ended on a sour note. He could even clearly feel her resistance towards him.
Hearing his words, Shen Youjin directly declined.
"Forget it then. Anyway, I wish you happiness."
After saying that, she hung up the phone without waiting for his reply. Li Nanchuan had a fiancée, who was Bai Beichen's elder sister. She couldn't be the other woman.
At the same time, the signing pen in Li Nanchuan's hand twirled around and then returned to its original position. There was a knock on the door.
"Sir, that man's name is Lu Zixiao. He's the ex - boyfriend of Chi Tingwan, the eldest daughter of the Chi family. He was arrested once before, and they broke up not long ago. It was Chi Tingwan who instructed him to hurt Miss Shen."
"Chi Tingwan has been on a blind date with the young master of the Bai family recently. But I heard that the young master of the Bai family didn't take a fancy to her and embarrassed her on the spot. Could it be..."
The following words were left unsaid, but how could Li Nanchuan not understand? It was because Bai Beichen held a grudge against Shen Youjin!
He flipped through the materials handed over by his subordinate. The Chi family was not easy to deal with. Although born into a wealthy family, Chi Tingwan had no self - control and would surely squander the family fortune one day!
"Mrs. Bai has also been causing trouble lately. She has interfered with Miss Shen's work." The subordinate observed Li Nanchuan's expression and continued, "Fortunately, Miss Shen is smart enough not to let the other side succeed."
Li Nanchuan nodded, stood up, walked to the floor - to - ceiling window, and dialed a phone number.
"Go and check the tax situation and fire safety issues of the companies under Mrs. Bai's name."
The Bai family had been living in comfort for too long. Did they really think he was dead? Hmph...
In the office, Shen Youjin was looking at the news on the screen. She didn't know why Li Nanchuan denied it, but she was sure that when he walked into the store yesterday, he must have noticed that she was in danger.
But she had offended quite a few people recently. She couldn't figure out who the mastermind behind that man was for a moment!
It was almost time for lunch. Lin Tang went to the cafeteria with her. Along the way, the little girl chattered non - stop, sharing gossips with her as if they were old friends.
"By the way, Sister Youjin, General Manager Jiang is going to a banquet tonight. Did he say he would take you with him?" Lin Tang lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "I heard that this banquet will be held in the most luxurious hotel in the capital. There will be many big shots from the capital circle."
Shen Youjin shook her head. "I'm not sure. He didn't mention it to me."
Seeing her indifferent attitude, Lin Tang thought she had said something wrong and quickly explained, "Sister Youjin, I didn't mean anything. You and General Manager Jiang are both single. He's handsome and you're beautiful. You're a perfect match! No one will gossip!"
In fact, not only Jiang Zeshen, but even Lin Tang, a girl, was amazed by Shen Youjin when she first saw her.
She was like a finely carved jade, making people want to take good care of her carefully. Lin Tang didn't understand why others were so malicious towards Shen Youjin.
Shen Youjin didn't respond. She skillfully changed the topic. She didn't want to attend such occasions recently. But with Jiang Zeshen's flamboyant personality, there was a good chance that he would attend the banquet by himself.
But the more you fear something, the more likely it will happen. Just after the lunch break, someone called her to Jiang Zeshen's office.
Jiang Zeshen seemed to have finished his work. He was sitting in the office looking relaxed.
"Accompany me to a banquet tonight?"
Shen Youjin blinked. "Can I decline?"
"No, because I'm talking to you as your boss now." Jiang Zeshen hooked the corner of his mouth and looked at her provocatively. "Unless..."
"Unless what?" Shen Youjin asked curiously.
"Unless you kiss me voluntarily." Jiang Zeshen said shamelessly. But with such a face, it was hard to hate him.
"What do I need to prepare for the dinner?" Shen Youjin wasn't influenced by him. She refused without thinking and said, "I'll go and prepare now."
Seeing her like this, Jiang Zeshen was stunned for a moment. A flash of disappointment crossed his eyes, but he quickly returned to his usual self.
"Change into a different dress. I'll send a car to pick you up later."
Driving back home, Shen Youjin opened the innermost wardrobe.
There were rows of expensive evening dresses hanging inside. Each one was a limited - edition that people would envy. She picked a black V - waist silk evening dress. The well - fitting waistline perfectly outlined her graceful figure. As she moved, the skirt fluttered like water waves, making her look even more mysterious and charming.
She took out a diamond necklace and diamond earrings. Instantly, she looked extremely noble.
These were the things left by her mother. She had spent a fortune to redeem them and had always cherished them.
When the sun was setting, Jiang Zeshen came. When he saw her standing in front of him again, a look of great amazement flashed across his eyes.
He had seen other people wearing this dress, but on Shen Youjin, it was so perfect that it was almost unrivaled.
"Have you eaten? Have something to eat first. You may have to drink when we get there."
After she got in the car, Jiang Zeshen handed her a strawberry mousse cake, which she usually liked.
"I've quit drinking." Shen Youjin didn't take the cake. She looked at him speechlessly. "I've told you before."
Jiang Zeshen remembered that last time at her home, he said he wanted to drink the wine she made, but she refused him because of his back injury.
And before at the Bliss Banquet, Fu Qingye forced her to drink, and she also refused, even more fiercely.
But the situation was special at that time, so he didn't think much about it.
"Really not drinking anymore?" He looked at her suspiciously. "Why?"
"I went to the hospital for a check - up, and the doctor didn't allow me to drink." Shen Youjin wasn't exactly lying. The doctor really didn't allow pregnant women to drink. "If you need a secretary who can drink, you may have to find someone else for this banquet!"
She could give up this job, but she had to ensure the safety of the baby in her belly.
Jiang Zeshen looked into her eyes. She turned to meet his gaze. Her eyes were as clear as water, without a single ripple.
After a few seconds, he let out a soft laugh. "If you don't want to drink, then don't. I'm here. No one dares to force you to drink."
After saying that, he turned the car key and didn't pursue the matter any further.