"Second brother, don't worry. I know someone in this area. There's no need for Wanwan to introduce anyone."
A voice came from outside, and then a middle - aged man who resembled Shen Tianhong by about five - tenths walked in.
He was Shen Zhengxu, the third master of the Shen family.
Shi Wan had met this man on the first night she entered the Shen family.
"Si Yan, Wanwan, long time no see." Shen Zhengxu walked towards the old master. "Dad, I'm back."
"Yeah, have you finished all your business?"
"Finished." He showed great respect to the old master. "I've also heard about what happened at home. Although I couldn't help much with what happened to second brother's family, since second brother mentioned it just now, I can offer my help."
"You know someone in this area?" Shen Tianhong's face darkened a bit. "Aren't you always busy with business?"
"Precisely because of my business, I've had the opportunity to meet more people. Coincidentally, one of my friends used to work in this field."
"Then I really appreciate it."
"You're welcome. We're all family, after all."
As if he didn't notice Shen Tianhong's unpleasant expression, Shen Zhengxu still wore a gentle smile on his face.
For some reason, when Shi Wan stared at him, she always felt that this smile was an exact copy of Shen Cheng's, exactly the same.
There was not a trace of a real smile in his eyes.
"Dad, I'll stay at home to take care of you for a while."
"Good."
"Since that's the case, I'll leave first. There are still many things waiting for me to handle at home."
"Take your time, second brother."
Shen Siyan took Shi Wan's hand and was about to leave when Shen Zhengxu caught up and glanced at Shi Wan.
He said meaningfully, "I originally wanted to find a wife for Siyan, but unexpectedly, I found a treasure. Wanwan is really amazing, hiding so many identities."
"Uncle San is no slouch either. You've just come back now."
Shen Zhengxu burst into laughter. "Siyan has grown up. I just wonder if he can soar in the sky like other birds."
"You don't need to worry about that, Uncle San. I'll protect him."
Shen Siyan tried to hide her behind him, but she insisted on coming out.
Shen Zhengxu was no easy - going person. His identity was out in the open, and he would at least think twice before taking action. But Shen Siyan was different.
In his eyes, Shen Siyan was a man without any threat. He thought it would be as easy as saying a word to get rid of him.
"Hahaha, you two are really a good match. Uncle San doesn't mean anything. I just came back this time to accompany the old master. After all, the old master is getting old, and there may not be many opportunities in the future."
A flash of coldness passed through Shen Siyan's eyes. "Uncle San should also take good care of your own health."
"Naturally."
Shen Zhengxu rarely took a second look at Shi Wan, nodded, and then turned away.
She was quite capable. He had been unable to completely eliminate the arrogance of Shen Tianhong's family for so long, but Shi Wan had managed to deal with them almost completely in such a short time.
With the biggest threat gone, Shen Zhengxu didn't take the others seriously at all.
Shi Wan withdrew her gaze. "Your family members are really not simple."
"Hmm? Am I not simple?"
"Simple? You?"
The man wasn't the least bit embarrassed. He took her hand and kissed it. "At least I'm quite simple in front of you. I'm even transparent."
He said the last sentence with a special meaning.
Shi Wan pretended not to understand, but the blush on her face had already betrayed her.
Although she didn't want to understand immediately, she hadn't been idle these days.
"If you think it's not enough, we can go home now and continue?"
Shi Wan couldn't keep a straight face this time. "Shut up!"
"What's wrong? I'm just taking you home to show you our assets. I don't want you to say I'm hiding things from you."
"Where on earth did you get that idea?"
Shi Wan: "..."
The man suddenly realized. "I understand. So it's like this..."
"Shut up!"
"Hahaha." Shen Siyan hugged her. His eyebrows were filled with smiles. "I won't tease you anymore. Let's go back. Be careful of Uncle San."
"This time, he knew it was a trap set by Shen Tianhong but still took it on purpose. Does he want to take the opportunity to get rid of him?"
"Yes. Let them fight among themselves. Let's go back."
"Okay."
She couldn't be bothered with these things, but if anyone dared to target Shen Siyan, they were just asking for death.
...
Bai Yun Law Firm.
"Is what you said true?" After hearing Shi Wan's words, Bai Yun stood up abruptly. "If we're talking about the people we've offended recently, it can only be... Longxu Group."
"Longxu Group?"
Bai Yun nodded. "Previously, our law firm took on a lawsuit. I was in charge. The defendant was Longxu Group."
After a pause, she said, "Wanwan, they warned me after losing the lawsuit, telling me to be careful. I thought it was just an empty threat and they wouldn't do anything. I didn't expect..."
Shi Wan raised her eyebrows. "Hmm, check who the person is. The person that night was not simple."
"Or should we check the dark web?"
"The dark web... I'll go and take a look. You just focus on being a good lawyer."
"Wanwan, you're so nice."
"Didn't you call me the defendant before?"
Bai Yun looked completely unashamed. "That was before. Your husband has already compensated me for the losses."
Although she didn't really plan to ask Shi Wan for compensation in the first place. Given their relationship, joking with each other had become a habit.
She was silent for a while. "Check it out by yourself."
Bai Yun: "..."
"I'm leaving."
"Where are you going?" Bai Yun came back to her senses and quickly chased after her.
"To find my husband."
Bai Yun stopped in her tracks and turned back to her office.
...
Outside the Prosperous Wealth Consortium.
Shi Qing and Shi Jie stopped Shen Siyan.
They pleaded desperately, "Mr. Shen, we were wrong about what happened before. We've already realized our mistakes. Please be kind enough to spare us."
Early in the morning, they received the news that they were going to be expelled from City T. Those who had attended the banquet before had all been affected to some extent.
He didn't dare to go and find anyone. In this situation, it was already good that he hadn't been beaten up.
"Security, take them away."
Feng Tong happened to see this scene when he came down to pick someone up. He waved for the security guards to come over.
"Mr. Shen..."
Shi Jie panicked and kept pleading with the man.
Shen Siyan looked cold and aloof, as if he was looking at ants.
"Dad." Shi Qing had never seen Shi Jie so humble before. "Don't beg him. He's just a useless person from the Shen family. Begging him won't help."
Even now, Shi Qing still didn't think that this was Shen Siyan's doing.
"Shut up!" Shi Jie scolded. "Mr. Shen..."
"Dad!" Shi Qing gritted her teeth angrily. "Shen Siyan, don't think that just because you're standing up for Shi Wan, she'll be grateful to you and like you. She only agreed for a purpose. She doesn't like you."
"Get them out of here."
There was coldness in Shen Siyan's eyes, especially when Shi Qing said the last sentence.
Feng Tong could feel it even standing beside him.
"Two of you, leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, it won't just be leaving City T."
Shi Jie shivered. He knew that this plea for mercy had been ruined by Shi Qing again, but he didn't dare to delay any longer. He dragged Shi Qing away.
Shen Siyan's face looked rather unpleasant. It only improved when Shi Wan came.
"What's wrong? Who offended you?"
"Nothing."
Shen Siyan looked at her. Whether she liked him or not, he could feel it. But hearing those words still made him uncomfortable.