Shen Zhen was a very independent person and was not good at expressing himself. He was a lone wolf, and Qin Yue was his only friend. However, as adults, although their relationship was ambiguous, they became gradually estranged.
When Su Shiqing appeared, his precarious relationship with Qin Yue finally reached the breaking point.
Shen Zhen, who had left the garden, went to the kitchen. He knew that Qin Yue was there the whole time. Even if he wanted to quit, he still wanted to leave a thorn in the hearts of Su Shiqing and Qin Yue. Over time, it would accumulate and then be useful when needed.
Shen Zhen sneered. In his last life, he could check and balance Qin Yue and compete with Qin Yue in the court, but in his relationship with Qin Yue, he never used any scheming means.
Loving someone else was too tiring, so it was better ans easier to just love oneself.
âYoung Master Shen is here.â The chef was startled, âIs there something you need?â
Shen Zhen rolled up his sleeves and walked to the chefâs side: âI came to learn.â
Chef: ââŚ..â
âPlease donât joke with me.â The chef looked bewildered, âWhy are you learning this?â
Dd these rich kids need to know how to cook? They likely didnât even need to boil an egg in their entire life.
âI tol Uncle before that I want to cook for him.â Shen Zhen said with a smile.
It turned out to be to please Master Qin. The chef understood it, so he said with great discernment: âYou just need to stir fry it a bit.â
Shen Zhen shook his head: âI want to personally make it for Uncle, thatâs sincerity.â
So that night, the plate of boiled shrimp Shen Zhen personally made was served on the table.
This was the least technical, but Shen Zhen peeled the shrimp shells one by one.
When serving, the maid specially mentioned this plate of shrimp.
âYoung Master Shen made it.â The maid smiled, very professional, âPersonally peeling the shell himself and specially making it for Mr. Qin.â
There was only one person who could be called Mr. Qin in the Qin family.
Qin Xing didnât seem to expect that Shen Zhen would take his casual remarks seriously.
He picked up a shrimp and it was indeed peeled cleanly.
Shen Zhen said at the other table, âUncle, it was peeled off with gloves on. The gloves have been sterilized.â
Qin Xing only ate one.
The taste was just normal. If eaten with raw soy sauce, the deliciousness of the ingredients had nothing to do with the craftsmanship.
âXiao Zhen cares so much about Uncle.â Qin Xingâs tone was very gentle, âSit next to Uncle in the future.â
Shen Zhen: âOkay, Uncle.â
Everyone: ââŚ..â
What did it mean to sit next to Qin Xing? Among so many juniors, only Qin Yue and Qin Li could sit at the same table as Qin Xing, and they were just on the seat opposite. Qin Xingâs left and right sat the elders of the Qin family.
âDonât spoil the younger generation too much.â Qin Yueâs mother was not very happy, she snorted coldly, âAfter all, heâs not the Qin familyâs blood.â
She said the last sentence in a very low voice that only this table could hear.
Qin Xing glanced at Qin Xin with a slight smile.
Qin Xinâs shoulders twitched and she didnât dare to speak again.
She knew that Qin Xing was willing to help her, not because he had any sibling fondness for her, but because he saw the Zheng family and wanted the Zheng family, so he did it.
Everyone said that he loved his sister deeply. Only Qin Xin knew that Qin Xing had no feelings. His views on people and things were very simpleââwhat was useful and what was useless.
After leaving the table, Shen Zhen was about to leave when he was stopped by Qin Xin. She was an elder, and she had never suffered hardship during her time in the Qin family over these many years. To be precise, if she did not commit a wrong, the Qin family could afford the expenses of her enjoyment. And in addition to her son being talented, despite how many years Qin Xin had lived, her mentality was still like a little girl.
âShen Zhen.â Qin Xin called him by his full name.
Shen Zhen followed Qin Xin to the lounge, and there was no one here, so it was suitable to talk.
Qin Xin looked at Shen Zhen. She hadnât examined him well for many years, and she didnât care to spare Shen Zhen any attention. After all, Shen Zhenâs surname was not Qin, and whether he was good or bad could not shake Qin Yueâs position in this family. For the sake of his surname Shen, Qin Xin turned a blind eye to him and Qin Yue getting close.
Before she knew it, Shen Zhen had grown up and matured to the point that he had developed feelings for her son.
Qin Xin didnât care how many lovers her son had, let alone whether the lovers were male or female. After all, when it was time to get married, he would still get married.
But Shen Zhen was different. He grew up with Qin Yue. If he really had something with Qin Yue, the threat would be so great that Qin Xin felt scared.
âAuntie knows that you are sensible.â Qin Xin closed her eyes slightly and glanced at Shen Zhen from the corner of her eye, âBut there are some things you canât think about, and some people you canât touch. Excuse Auntie for saying something unpleasant, but people should have self-knowledge.â
Shen Zhen leaned back: âAuntie, just say it straight, donât beat around the bush.â
Qin Xin was annoyed by Shen Zhenâs attitude, she gritted her teeth and said, âWho in the Qin family doesnât know about your thoughts about Ah Yue? Impossible, you are not worthy!â
âWhoâs worthy?â Shen Zhen looked at Qin Xin.
Qin Xin was taken aback, she only remembered that Shen Zhen was always ingratiating in front of her, shy, restrained, and even a little scared, but now Shen Zhen had sharp and bone-piercing eyes.
She couldnât understand what kind of emotion was in those eyes, but she intuitively felt the threat in it.
Those were wolf-like eyes, vicious and ferocious, Qin Xin grabbed the armrest beside her.
Shen Zhen chuckled, and his eyes softened instantly: âAuntie, donât worry, I know how to do the best for Ah Yue, you and I both want Ah Yue to be better, donât you? I might as well tell you, the Shen family will be Ah Yueâs Shen family.â
Qin Xin: âYouâŚ..can you promise?â
Shen Zhen looked at Qin Xin sincerely: âAuntie, you should have already known who treats Ah Yue the best in this family.â
Many thoughts flashed in Qin Xinâs mind, but in the end she suppressed her emotions: âThe Shen family has yet to express their position.â
Shen Zhen was determined: âIt will be soon.â
In his last life, Su Shiqing won Qin Xinâs support, so why couldnât he? Qin Xin didnât even have much sincerity towards her own son. She had the same characteristics as Qin Xing, who was full of control, greed and dictatorship.
It was a pity that Qin Xin only had ambitions, but did not have enough scheming and intelligence.
Such a person, as long as a bait was randomly thrown her way, she would take the bait herself.
âAuntie.â Shen Zhenâs words were like the devilâs call, âI love Ah Yue, then what is mine is his, and I donât expect him not to get married. I donât care which lady he marries or how many children he has.â
Qin Xin seems to be hypnotizedââyes, Shen Zhen was still very useful, as long as he didnât prevent her son from getting married, so what if her son had an affair with him? The benefits would always be the hands of herself and her son.
âShen Zhen! Youngest Uncle called you over!â Qin Meng didnât know how to pick up on the atmosphere at all, he just found out that Shen Zhen was here, and sat down on the sofa and poured himself a glass of water, âHurry up. â
Shen Zhen pausex: âWhere?â
Qin Meng: âYoungest Uncle asked you to go to his private room.â
Qin Xin and Shen Zhen said at the same time, âGo to his private room?!â
Qin Meng nodded blankly: âYeah, thatâs what Youngest Uncle told me, I remember correctly.â
Qin Xin looked at Shen Zhen with complicated eyes: âGo on, donât make your uncle wait any longer.â
Shen Zhen stood up and said before leaving, âAuntie, think about what I just said, I have a sincere heart and a clear conscience.â
He had a sincere heart in his last life, and a clear conscience in this life.
When he was leaving, Shen Zhen behaved decisively, but when he was standing at the door of Qin Xingâs room, Shen Zhen suddenly had the urge to run away, goose bumps appeared on the back of his neck and his hair stood on end. For the first time in such a long time after his rebirth, he sensed danger.
Why?
Shen Zhen thought a lot in those few seconds.
Could it be that Qin Xing discovered his deal with the Shen family?
Or something else?
Shen Zhenâs mouth was dry, his heartbeat was running faster and faster, and he was almost out of breath.
âUncle.â Shen Zhen knocked on Qin Xingâs door.
Footsteps came from inside the room, it was the sound of footsteps falling on the carpet, and the door was opened.
âXiao Zhen.â Qin Xing looked at Shen Zhen, like countless kindly elders. He was handsome, but no one would look at him with less regard because of his appearance, âYou have grown up.â
Shen Zhen trembled all over.
After all, after experiencing his previous life, Shen Zhen also knew the final outcome of Qin Xing. At that time, Qin Xing had already opened up the foreign market, so he left the domestic market to Qin Yue and went to the other side of the ocean to conquer his empire territory.
Qin Xing was probably the kind of person who would endlessly achieve things so long as his life had yet to end. He would never be satisfied with what he had.
Whatever he saw, he wanted, he would reach for it.
If anyone tried to stop him, he would destroy that person.
Shen Zhen could calculate everyone in the Qin family, but he didnât dare to face Qin Xing. He knew Qin Xing too well. The more he understood, the more frightened he became. There were just some people who was born much stronger than others, whether it was scheming of intelligence, Qin Xing was already strong to the extreme.
The moment he walked into Qin Xingâs bedroom, Shen Zhen only felt a cold air rise from the soles of his feet, hitting the top of his head directly.
Qin Xingâs bedroom was more like a luxurious one-bedroom suite, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony. The desk was near the outer area, and the sofa and coffee table were at the back. The furniture in Qin Xingâs room was all made of fine, old wood, which was expensive and elegant, emitting an elegant woody fragrance.
Shen Zhen stepped into Qin Xingâs room for the first time, but he was not in the mood to appreciate any of this.
He only pondered in his mind: âDoes Qin Xing know about his actions? What does he want to do to me? What means can I use to protect myself?â
However, Qin Xing didnât seem to notice Shen Zhenâs stiff limbs. He took off his tie, unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, and took off his suit jacket.
It was undeniable that Qin Xing had a sexy body that belongs to a mature man, and the tight chest and abdominal muscles could be seen even through his shirt. His hands had clear and distinct bone structure, but they did not look rough at all.
Most of the men in the Qin family were burly, only Qin Xing was not like the Qin family, he did not appear rough, but elegant and noble, and full of pure male hardness.
Although Shen Zhen was gay, he had extraordinary resistance in front of male beauty.
âXiao Zhen, sit down.â Qin Xing pointed to the sofa opposite.
Shen Zhen sat down reluctantly.
Qin Xingâs first question appeared: âXiao Zhen, why do you hate Ah Yue so much?â
Shen Zhen clenched his fists, sweating coldly, Qin Xing found out!
But Shen Zhen forced himself to calm down, he raised his head to face Qin Xingâs interested eyes, and said loudly, âI want Ah Yue to face me squarely!â
âUncle, Iâm no worse than anyone else, Iâm better than them!â
Qin Xing smiled and said, âUncle is also in your calculations?â
Shen Zhen shook his head: âI donât have the daring.â
Qin Xing seemed to shake his head regretfully: âXiao Zhen, Ah Yue is not that stupid.â
Shen Zhen lowered his head. Qin Yue was indeed not stupid, but he was also a man. He believed in his own charm, and of course he would not suspect that Shen Zhen, who loved him deeply, would plot against him.
Qin Xing lit a cigar, his hands were finely structured, and the gesture in the way he held the cigar was meticulous and graceful, like a picture under the soft light. He lit the cigar, and the smile on his lips remained as usual: âXiao Zhen, why not beg Uncle? Whatever you want, Uncle can give it to you with just a word.â
Shen Zhenâs heart was pounding.
Qin Xingâs voice was like the song of a sea demon, low and magnetic and full of unspeakable temptation: âXiao Zhen, as long as you reach out, everything is at your fingertips.â
AN: Shen Zhen: âConspiracy! I smell conspiracy!â