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Chapter 711:- Sheng Yang's Happiness Is Gone...
Sheng Yue's pupils constricted as she stared at her mother blankly.
To be honest, she wasn't very decisive about this matter. However, she couldn't stop Old Madam Sheng from brainwashing her.
She also understood that she was now fatherless and motherless. In the future, when the Sheng family split the family's assets, Sheng An would definitely get a share. As for her, she might not get a single cent. No one would stand up for her. Although her father, Sheng Tai, was still alive, he was practically dead to her. She had no one to rely on.
Although she was a student of Huaxia University, one of the top universities in the country, she had been raised by the standards of a young lady since she was young. How long would she have to work hard to live the life she had always lived? Perhaps in her next life...
Most importantly, she didn't want to be compared to Sheng Yang anymore!
She hated Jiang Xinyi and hated her for ruining everything. However, she did not realize that she had unknowingly become someone she hated.
Back then, Jiang Xinyi was so jealous of Kang Weizhen and wanted to compete with her in everything. Because of this, she didn't hesitate to sacrifice her future, her marriage, and half of her life...
So, Old Madam Sheng was right. Marriage was the best opportunity. The sooner the better. A woman's value would depreciate over the years. She should seize the opportunity when she had the chance. Otherwise, it would never happen again.
Jiang Xinyi maintained her smile. "I already know who you're getting married to. You did well."
Sheng Yue's wavering heart suddenly stopped. She looked at her and repeated with difficulty, "I did well?"
"Yes, the Han family is indeed the best choice, especially that man. You can firmly step on those people you hate. This is your only chance."
Sheng Yue bit her lip. Even though she had already made up her mind, she honestly did not like Jiang Xinyi approving her decision.
This meant that she had never been truly loved by anyone...
She thought that after the divorce, Jiang Xinyi would regret it. She thought...
"What if I don't want to marry?" Sheng Yue's eyes were glistening with tears.
Jiang Xinyi panicked. "Yueyue, don't do anything stupid. There won't be an opportunity like this again."
"Haha, regardless of whether I marry or not, you won't get any benefits." Sheng Yue widened her eyes. "Don't tell me you're so naive to think that I'll bring you back to live a good life with me after I marry?"
Even though Jiang Xinyi had indeed thought of it, seeing Sheng Yue in this state, she knew her wish would not come true. She smiled. "It doesn't matter. As long as my daughter marries someone better than her daughter, I'll be happy enough. At least I didn't lose. Yueyue, I know you, and I understand you. You don't want to lose to Sheng Yang at all. Even if you have the slightest chance, you want to make a comeback."
Sheng Yue felt a sharp pain in her heart. She hated it when Jiang Xinyi was right.
Even if Jiang Xinyi was right, she did not want these words to come out of Jiang Xinyi's mouth at all.
Sheng Yue turned around and walked in the opposite direction. Jiang Xinyi's voice could be heard behind her. "Yueyue, you must get engaged. Don't miss this opportunity. Look at me now. If you choose wrongly this time, you'll end up like me in the future."
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Of course, being rushed was not important. What was important was that this week, her happiness was gone.
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Chapter 712:- Caught Something
Her happiness came from doing papers, reading books, researching, and writing papers...
She saw a person chasing after Xiao Er on the first floor. That person was wearing a black cloak and looked mysterious.
Sheng Yang couldn't help but raise her brows. Xiao Er was very powerful, after all. It was a wolf. It wasn't easy to mess with a wolf.
She nimbly jumped down from the balcony on the second floor and landed steadily.
When Xiao Er saw her, it was as if he had seen his savior. He rushed over with a howl, his voice choking and full of accusation.
Sheng Yang protected Xiao Er and looked at the person who came. She could see the face of the person in the black cloak. That gorgeous and flamboyant face was very recognizable, causing her expression to freeze. "It's you?"
A moment later, Sheng Yang and that person sat in the garden, drinking flower tea.
Xiao Er was still lying by Sheng Yang's feet, its dark nose slightly raised. It didn't seem to like the person opposite it.
Sheng Yang caressed Xiao Er, trying to calm it down before looking at the person. "Why are you here?"
The other party took off his cap and revealed his beautiful face that made it hard to tell whether he was a guy or a girl. He was a beauty who was hard to resist. He could make both men and women unable to resist him. It also verified what Ming Qi and Lu Zhiyuan had previously said about his looks being extremely confusing. This person was No. 3, the Best Actor Si Junlin. He was ever popular in the entertainment industry. He could be said to be a household name who three-year-old kids and 80-year-old grannies knew. He was a national idol.
At the mention of this, Si Junlin felt rather aggrieved. "Ming Qi and Lu Zhiyuan, those two old foxes, are very wary of me. They're afraid that I'll come to look for you, so they actually planted people around me. They didn't want me to come, but I insisted on coming."
"Oh?" Sheng Yang took a sip of the flower tea and looked up. "So you came to find me out of spite?"
"No, no." Si Junlin hurriedly waved his hand. "Yangyang, of course, I came to see you."
The two of them exchanged a few more words. It turned out that Si Junlin happened to be filming in Yan City, so he came to see Sheng Yang.
After saying that, Si Junlin prepared to leave. Although he looked too gorgeous and didn't seem like someone who could endure hardships, he was actually a professional. It was also because he was very dedicated to his work that he was able to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry and hold an irreplaceable position.
Before he left, he reluctantly tugged at Xiao Er's head again. Xiao Er whimpered softly like a maiden who had been taken advantage of.
"You're a wolf pup, aren't you?" Si Junlin could tell at one glance.
He had seen many wolves when he was filming before. He could tell if an animal was a real wolf.
"Yeah."
Si Junlin looked at Sheng Yang. She was indeed Yangyang. She even dared to raise a wolf, and it was so obedient.
Si Junlin had climbed over the wall to get in. Naturally, he went out the same way. Before he left, he looked around to avoid being followed.
However, he did not notice that not far away, someone was wearing camouflage paint and hiding in the shadows of the trees. He held a miniature camera in his hand and had taken several photos.
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Chapter 713:- First Meeting
After taking the photos, the man grinned excitedly.
All these years, there had been countless popular celebrities. However, Si Junlin was still the most popular male celebrity in the nation and had never once fallen from the top.
Countless female celebrities wanted to ride on Si Junlin's coattails. Even though there were scandals all over the place, they were all hearsay and only stirred up a small wave. Each time, everything would be perfectly explained by Si Junlin's team and there was no concrete evidence.
But this time, it was different. He tightened his grip on the mini camera, his eyes glistening.
From now on, he would ascend to become the number one paparazzo in the country!
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Si Junlin had instructed Sheng Yang not to tell Ming Qi and Lu Zhiyuan that she had seen him. Sheng Yang wasn't someone who liked to talk too much, so she naturally wouldn't say anything, but in the blink of an eye...
Number 3: [I've already met Yang Yang, proud.jpg.]
Ming Qi: [What?]
Lu Zhiyuan: [What?]
It was only at this moment that the two of them spoke in unison.
Sheng Yang looked at the chat records and shook her head helplessly. He was indeed a showy Best Actor.
She still remembered the first time she saw him. He had fallen from a cliff and she was the one who saved him. The first thing he said when he saw her was, "Young lady, did you bring a mirror?"
Sheng Yang: "?"
Si Junlin sighed slowly. "Even if I die, I want to be the most beautiful ghost."
Sheng Yang didn't mince her words. "You won't die. You just broke your leg."
Then, she paused and stared at him. "There's a small cut on your face, though."
Si Junlin replied, "...Just let me die!"
Back to the present, Si Junlin also felt that since he had met Yangyang, it proved that the two were worried over nothing. Hence, he acted first before reporting.
Ming Qi: [You weren't discovered, were you? If you were discovered, I'll concoct poison and send you off personally.]
Lu Zhiyuan: [No need. I want him to go bankrupt and become a pauper. That way, he won't have the money to buy the beautiful clothes he wants.]
Si Junlin looked smug. [I wasn't discovered. I did it flawlessly. If you don't believe me, ask Yangyang.]
At that moment, Sheng Yang had already gone to read her book. She couldn't be bothered with the verbal sparring in the group chat.
Ming Qi: [Si Junlin!]
Lu Zhiyuan: [Si Junlin!]
***
In a restaurant in the shopping mall, Sheng Yue was sitting by the window. She was absent-mindedly biting on a straw and looking around from time to time.
When she saw that cold figure walking over, she quickly retracted her gaze and straightened her back, pretending to be arrogant.
A boy with a buzz cut walked in with a shoulder bag slung over his shoulder. He looked like he was walking with the wind. He was extremely youthful.
It had been a while since they last saw each other, yet his facial features were getting more and more defined. His sharp jawline was especially attractive.
His eyebrows were straight, and his eyes were deep. He did not smile, which made him look more mature and steady. It was as though he had transitioned from a young man to a man.
Han Jingyu sat opposite Sheng Yue and asked, "Are you really going to do this?"
The first sentence he said was not a greeting, nor was it a warm 'long time no see', but rather an unpleasant question.
Sheng Yue thought that the two of them had always been called a 'golden couple' by the others. She had been convinced by them. If not for all the messy things that had happened between them, she and he might have been able to make things work. But now, she could clearly hear her heart breaking.
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Chapter 714:- Hot Topic
So... he had never felt anything for her.
Sheng Yue straightened her back even more, and her movements became more natural. She propped her head up and smiled. "Of course."
"Why?"
"If I don't marry him, will you marry me?"
Han Jingyu was stunned by Sheng Yue's question. After a long while, his gaze turned colder. "I thought you were at least motivated. It looks like I've been wrong all along."
Sheng Yue felt her chest constrict under his gaze, but the corners of her lips curled up.
This was her last bit of stubbornness.
***
Although Yan City was located in the middle of the city, as mid-winter descended, it became colder and colder. There was no snow at all, and it was the kind of cold that made the air dry.
It was almost the new year. While everyone was busy buying and selling new year goods, a piece of news spread among the rich. It even went on the front page of the newspapers.
The Sheng family's second daughter, Sheng Yue, seemed to be getting engaged to Han Bainian.
There were all kinds of groundless accusations, but they sounded very reasonable.
Who was Han Bainian? Come to think of it, Han Bainian was Han Jingyu's uncle. In the earlier years, he was tyrannical and unrestrained. He didn't get along with the Han family and left home very early.
Who would have thought that after leaving for so many years, he would actually make a name for himself in the capital and even hold an important position?
The Han family's business situation was already going downhill, so they shamelessly invited him back.
It was also after he returned that Sheng Yue took the initiative to invite him to a gathering. It was then he had expressed his interest in Sheng Yue.
Based on the current situation, Han Bainian was indeed very powerful. He was the best choice for Sheng Yue, who was in dire straits and not favored by any wealthy family.
However... Han Bainian was more than ten years older than Sheng Yue. Moreover, he had been married twice. This was not something an ordinary family could accept. However, Sheng Yue actually agreed. The Sheng family also felt that this deal, no, this marriage was not bad.
[Sheng Yue is so scheming.]
[If I were her, I would have made the same choice. Otherwise, won't I have to suffer in the future?]
The socialite circle was filled with discussions, and the group chat for Yan City High School's students was also full of discussions. Of course... they had all avoided Sheng Yue and started a small group chat.
Fang Duo was sitting on the swing next to Sheng Yang, playing. When she saw this news, she was shocked. Then, she couldn't help but complain, "Isn't this just like that novel I often read? It's that trope-if I can't be your wife, then I'll be your aunt."
"..." Sheng Yang tilted her head, indicating that she didn't understand what Fang Duo was saying.
"Sheng Yue and Han Jingyu. Don't you know? She likes Han Jingyu."
"Oh." Sheng Yang held a paintbrush in her hand and continued to paint on the canvas. Her artistic temperament was deep.
Fang Duo was a little anxious. "Yangyang, don't tell me you never knew about it? Sheng Yue used to target you mainly because of Han Jingyu. Han Jingyu likes you."
Sheng Yang paused. Fang Duo was hoping that she would react, but she said slowly, "Don't move or I won't be able to paint properly."
"...Yangyang, aren't you being too cold? There's something wrong with your thinking. Besides, this is your admirer we're talking about. I'll say it again, Han Jingyu likes you."
Sheng Yang focused on her painting. "What does it have to do with me?"
"..." Fang Duo gave up completely.
If there was a handsome man like Han Jingyu who liked her, she would be so excited that she wouldn't sleep for three days straight.
But Yangyang was Yangyang. Having a state of heart that was like still water was not something anyone could do.
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Chapter 715:- Stubborn
After Sheng Yang finished painting, Fang Duo stood up and walked over curiously. She stared at Sheng Yang's painting, her eyes shining brightly. "This... when did you print it?"
"..." Sheng Yang didn't say anything, indicating for her to take a look at the paint.
Fang Duo was even more shocked. She was not a god, but a super god!
At this moment, Fang Duo came up with a news headline about an art student who scored 740 points in her exams. This was probably even more shocking news, right?
The next day, Ou Ye came to Sheng Yang's house to play. He initially had a lot of things he wanted to say, but when he saw the painting, it was as if his throat was locked. He didn't say a word.
Sheng Yang felt him stop and turned to follow his gaze.
It was the painting she had done.
In the painting, Fang Duo was wearing a small red hat. Her slightly curled mid-length hair was gently draped over her shoulders, and her eyes were glistening. She was smiling, and there were faint dimples on her cheeks.
She sat on the swing, swaying gently with her hands. She was so adorable.
This painting was perfectly vivid and lifelike.
"Father." Ou Ye blushed. "I have a presumptuous request."
"Sure," Sheng Yang replied without listening.
Ou Ye didn't know what to say.
His father was indeed his father. She could read minds.
In the end, Ou Ye carried the painting away in satisfaction.
Sheng Yang placed her hands behind her back and looked at him with a mature expression.
She had played duels before and was extremely fast. However, it was really difficult to matchmake a couple in real life.
***
Sheng Yue and Han Bainian's matter was only on the headlines for a day or two before it was replaced by another matter!
On the screen was a face that was indistinguishable between male and female. That person was incredibly good-looking.
Si Junlin's private situation after filming ended was actually caught!
Moreover, he was wearing a black cloak. It was obvious that he was trying to disguise himself, but his face was too gorgeous and high profile as if it would automatically shine wherever he was. How could he hide it?
Judging from his actions, he had just climbed over the wall. Which wall was this? Who was he meeting privately?
Oh my God, it was solid evidence!
It was just a photo, but it was all over newspapers, Weibo, and other media platforms. It was all over the hot searches list too.
Si Junlin's team and public relations team had always done a good job, leaving no loopholes. It was precisely because of this that the rarer something was, the more valuable it was. This time, the news had completely exploded!
At this moment, in 'Junlin's Super Fan Club'.
[Junlin is in a relationship? Didn't we agree that Junlin doesn't belong to anyone but everyone? Who is so selfish?]
[I cried all night. My eyes are swollen from crying. I always thought of him as the most important person to me. Now, my faith is crumbling.]
Someone even posted a photo of her sitting by the river. Her legs had already reached her knees.
[Beauty, don't be rash. You only have one life. At least dig that person out before you die.]
Si Junlin's team was also rushing through the drafts overnight and had a terrible headache.
"Si Junlin, you'd better tell us who that person is. If we know the situation, we can come up with a few plans beforehand."
However, the beautiful second-generation heir was stubborn and insisted on not saying anything.
The core of the team was about to die of anxiety. "Do you think that you can solve the problem without saying anything? The other party has already captured photos of you. That person has something on us. Sooner or later, the rest of the photos will be exposed by someone with ulterior motives. It's better for us to think of a plan first than to be beaten to the point of being unable to retaliate."
Si Junlin shut his mouth tightly and shook his head vigorously.
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Chapter 716:- Misunderstanding
The core members of the team did not get any information out of Si Junlin at all. They were completely at their wit's end. They could not even brainstorm now.
In order to punish Si Junlin, they put away all the mirrors in the studio. Even when they were driving, they deliberately blocked the rearview mirror.
To Si Junlin, this was a punishment worse than death.
He called it 'hell on earth'. But what was the use? The team swore to fight him to the end. It was all because he refused to tell them the truth.
At this moment, there were already people secretly digging out more information. Furthermore, all of them were talented. It was like multiple Sherlock Holmes had appeared.
[Hey, this is obviously a villa district. It must be a rich family. It's a villa district in Yan City, go and find it.]
[That's right. The range is already very small. The decor is also very unique. It's not an ordinary villa district.]
At this time, at Sheng Corporation, Kang Weizhen arrived at the company wearing her battle gown.
She was wearing a beige cardigan suit with a white shirt, a Gucci belt, and matching pants. She was a business elite.
When she arrived, she realized that everyone in the office was talking about something. They were either pointing at the computer or the newspaper. And because they were too enthusiastic, they didn't realize that she was already here.
She had no choice but to cough a few times as a warning before everyone quickly restrained themselves.
She could not help but feel curious. "What are you guys looking at?"
Her subordinates were just like her. They were elites and were not easily swayed.
She still remembered that previously, there was a piece of explosive news about a certain member of the high society being married for ten years but already had a child who was 12 years old.
"Look, President Kang. There's something going on with Si Junlin. Now that he's been caught with solid evidence, it might really be true."
Kang Weizhen wasn't someone who cared much about the entertainment industry, but she was familiar with the name Si Junlin because he was a national celebrity. However, when she saw that it was entertainment news and not economic news, she smiled and pushed the newspaper away with her hand. "Thank you, but I don't read entertainment news."
Just as she pushed it over, she frowned and hurriedly took back the newspaper to read it carefully.
Everyone in the office laughed secretly. 'Didn't you say you don't read entertainment news? Are you going back on your word so quickly?'
This time, she was more serious than anyone else.
Kang Weizhen even took out the glasses she rarely wore. No... these glasses probably weren't enough for her now. She wished she could use a magnifying glass. Why did the place in the photo look like the wall in her backyard?
No way...
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Kang Weizhen returned home with mixed feelings. The more she looked at that place, the more it looked like her own house. Had a thief entered her house? But why did someone like Si Junlin enter? He couldn't be a thief.
When she came back, Sheng Yuxi was sitting on the sofa watching TV and eating potato chips.
Even though they were both in university, his life wasn't as busy as Yangyang's. Other than studying, he played basketball and gaming. It was quite comfortable.
In fact, his personality was more like Sheng Yang's. In the past, when Big Brother and Second Brother were unwilling to play with him, he would play with Sheng Yang. However, he was not as extreme as Sheng Yang.
Kang Weizhen stared at Sheng Yuxi as her brain began to spin rapidly.
All these years, although Si Junlin had a lot of scandals, all of them stemmed from one-sided stories from female celebrities. There had never been any news of him having a real girlfriend or any signs of him being in a relationship.
Some people said that he was actually gay, while some people made groundless accusations, saying that he seemed to treat teenagers better.
Could it be... Kang Weizhen stared at Sheng Yuxi and spoke without warning...
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Chapter 717:- Suffocating
"Yuxi, have you brought any friends home to play recently?" She did not have to beat about the bush when talking to Sheng Yuxi. There was no need for her to do so. Even if she were to tell him directly, he might not be able to think of anything. He was the type to answer every question he was asked.
Sheng Yuxi's hand that was holding the potato chips paused for a moment. Then, he turned his head and widened his clear eyes. He looked a little embarrassed. "Mom, how did you know?"
Kang Weizhen did not miss a single trace of expression on his face. The more she looked at him, the more anxious she became.
Now that the child had grown up, she could no longer control him.
Although she was an open-minded mother, she still could not accept it.
Just as Kang Weizhen and Sheng Yuxi were staring at each other... "Aunt."
"Ah, Sheng An is here." Kang Weizhen could finally breathe easily. Otherwise, she wouldn't know how to face her son anymore.
It had been a while since they last saw each other. Sheng An had been gradually losing weight. Indeed, no one in the Sheng family looked bad. Sheng An seemed to have transformed into a new person.
In the past, he used to be stubborn and mischievous. But now, he had grown into a handsome and tall young man. His back was straight and it did not seem he was doing it intentionally. It was as if he had made it into a habit and looked natural.
He had a goal now. He said that he would join the military in the future and get into National Defense Technology University.
Because he had hope and motivation, he was shining.
In the past, most girls in class hated him, but now, many girls had a crush on him.
"Yes. I came to look for my cousin."
"Mhm, you can go upstairs. She's reading upstairs." Kang Weizhen was no longer on guard against Sheng An, so she let him go upstairs. As expected, Sheng Yang was in her room, engrossed in her book. However, when there was a knock on the door, she looked over sharply. When she saw that it was Sheng An, her raised brows relaxed.
Compared to Sheng An's eagerness, Sheng Yang only nodded slightly and continued reading her book.
Sheng An flipped through the books in her room. His cousin had many books here, and she had chosen them well. However, his mind was not on the books today, so he was very inefficient.
Sheng Yang noticed it and frowned. She took the book from him. "Don't ruin my book."
"..." Sheng An collapsed on the tatami mat, laughing at her words. "Cousin, shouldn't you be concerned about me? You should ask me what's making me unhappy, but all you can think of is your book? You're even telling me not to ruin it?"
"Yeah."
"Books are inanimate objects, but I'm a living person."
Sheng Yang glanced at him. "This book is much more complex than you, and it's harder to understand than you. Whereas you... I can understand you with one look."
"..." Sheng An was completely speechless. After a while, he covered his head. "I don't know what I'm troubled about either. I've long treated it as though I didn't have a biological sister. So, what's there for me to worry about?"
Sheng Yang sighed. "I shouldn't interfere with your family matters, but since I've given you some test papers and books, I'll talk to you."
"..." She was using this suffocating excuse again.
Sheng Yang suddenly looked deeply at Sheng An. "Don't do anything you regret."
That one sentence stunned Sheng An. Soon after, as if he was enlightened, the question that had been troubling him for a long time suddenly dissipated.
Sometimes, complicated things were hidden in simple principles.
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Chapter 718:- A Talented Beauty
From another perspective, there was not much else he could do.
He shouldn't think too much about it, but he had to make sure he had a clear conscience.
When Sheng An went back, he told Sheng Yue not to get engaged to Han Bainian. However, Sheng Yue sneered and mocked coldly. "So, now you know how to care about me? Didn't you say before that you don't consider me as your sister?"
Sheng An suppressed his temper and ignored her words. He rationally analyzed the pros and cons for her.
If she did not marry Han Bainian, after she graduated from Huaxia University, she could find a good job and marry someone she liked. She could live a peaceful and happy life.
If she married him, she would be controlled by him for the rest of her life. She would not have a choice in life.
"Did Sheng Yang ask you to persuade me?" Sheng Yue smirked. "Is she afraid that I'll marry better than her? She's already won enough. Is there a need for her to be so ruthless?"
"You're thinking too much." Sheng An shook his head helplessly. How could his cousin be afraid that Sheng Yue would marry better than her? His cousin was not willing to marry at all. She was not even interested in dating. His current cousin-in-law might even be abandoned by Sheng Yang if he ever affected her reading speed and research efficiency.
[Yi Juncheng: Life's too hard for me.]
Seeing that Sheng Yue didn't listen to him, Sheng An didn't try to persuade her anymore. "I've said what I should say. Whether you listen or not is your own business. Anyway, your own fate is in your own hands."
Sheng Yue looked at Sheng An's back and felt that he seemed to have grown up a lot. Unfortunately... She shook her head helplessly. He was still too naive.
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The netizens were all talented people, and they dug out information very quickly. Just as they were about to dig out the correct answer, the person who was determined to become the number one paparazzo in the country finally stepped out. Seeing that the value of the information in his hands was already very high, he revealed the answer. [It's the Sheng family of Yan City. The head of the family is Sheng You.]
[Oh my God, Sheng Corporation?]
[How many daughters does the Sheng family have?]
[From what I know, Sheng You only has one daughter, right? That Miss Sheng Yang. She's also an internet celebrity, Sylvia, and a jewelry designer, Sylvana.]
[She's really a talented beauty. Wait a minute, that can't be. The age difference between the two is a little too big?]
[What do you know? So what if a man is older?]
However, most people could not accept it...
Although there were many Sylvia and Sylvana fans, they couldn't win against Si Junlin's army. They all felt that Sheng Yang wasn't worthy of Si Junlin. They even went to the Weibo accounts of Sylvia and Sylvana to cause trouble.
At this moment, the group was discussing Si Junlin.
Ming Qi: [I think you can only atone for your sins by committing suicide and appeasing public opinion.]
Lu Zhiyuan: [That's right. I'm afraid he won't be able to bring himself to commit suicide, though. Ming Qi, bring your scalpel and go look for him now!]
Ming Qi: [Get lost!]
Dennis: [@Feng Yan, Brother, what's 'commit suicide'?]
Feng Yan held his forehead and sent a private message to Dennis.
Dennis: [Huh? That hurts...]
In the Sheng family, Kang Weizhen had already deliberately pushed Sheng Yuxi out of the family. Although it was ugly to say that men could love each other freely, why should he let his younger sister take the blame for him?
On Sheng Yue's side, she clenched her fists tightly. The matter between her and Han Bainian had only been on the headlines for two days and had been pushed down by others. If it were someone else, it would be fine, but it was Sheng Yang. Was Sheng Yang's horoscope a bad match with hers?
What she found strange was that even though she and Han Bonian had a ten-year age gap, Sheng Yang had gotten herself in a scandal that was much bigger than hers. If she wasn't copying her, what was she doing?
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Chapter 719:- There's Something Wrong
At that moment, Sheng Yang was calm at home, completely unaffected by the outside world. It could be said that from the start until the end of the news, she knew nothing about it.
Fang Duo had already found out about the news and was frantically calling her, but her phone was on silent.
A gust of wind blew through the curtains. She looked up and saw a handsome man standing by the window.
When she blinked and looked up, she saw that the man was already standing in front of her. With one hand on the table, he looked at her with a deep gaze.
Sheng Yang stared at him. "What's the matter?"
Yi Juncheng originally had a lot to say, but when he saw her face, his temper instantly subsided and he sat down dejectedly. "Forget it, it's fine."
"Mm." Sheng Yang raised her pen and continued with her work.
Yi Juncheng rested his chin on his hand and watched her quietly. Occasionally, she would flip through her book. After an hour, Sheng Yang was finally done with her work. She closed her laptop and looked at Yi Juncheng. "You came today for something, right?"
It was very businesslike and gave people the illusion that the two of them were not in a relationship but a transactional business deal.
Yi Juncheng sighed and said his thoughts out loud. After speaking, he actually regretted it a little. Did he have to be so honest?
Unexpectedly... Sheng Yang was calm. She blinked her clear amber eyes. "We're just in a business deal."
"?" In an instant, Yi Juncheng's heart sank, and he felt so uncomfortable that he couldn't breathe.
He thought that he understood Sheng Yang and she was really in love this time. Even if her feelings for him were not much, they would still be enough. He had taken a risk and a gamble, but unexpectedly...
"I'm greedy for your beauty. I don't know what you want," Sheng Yang replied seriously.
Yi Juncheng's mouth froze. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
After a while, he could not help but laugh.
She was the only one who could turn his mood into a roller coaster ride.
He suddenly moved his exceedingly good-looking face close to hers and pinched her jaw. "Then you haven't gotten enough from this business."
"Who does business like this?"
He chuckled. "I'm willing to do a losing business."
After saying this, he stared at her lips and traced the shape of her beautiful lips with his gaze. Then, he stopped hesitating and did it in one go...
They were sweet, fragrant, and soft. Even her breath was sweet.
Unlike the kiss she had given him before, this kiss was deep, lingering, and long.
Previously, Sheng Yang had checked her lung capacity. She had good stamina, but... this time, she almost suffocated.
It was only then that she realized that the kiss she had 'preempted' the last time could not even be considered a real kiss. This time, however, it was.
The man's initiative was more aggressive, domineering, and full of hormones.
During this long process, she felt as if she had eaten poisonous mushrooms. The world in front of her was colorful and layered. It was like an impressionist master's painting, something like the work of Van Gogh. It was extraordinary and wonderful.
He separated a little, but his eyes were still on her. His amorous eyes seemed to be able to speak.
They did not speak, but their eyes met. They seemed to be telepathic, and she clearly knew what he was thinking.
Sheng Yang's heart suddenly stopped for a moment. She pressed on her pulse. There was indeed... something wrong with her.
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Chapter 720:- Famous
In the group chat-
Ming Qi and Lu Zhiyuan were going against Si Junlin from day to night. Previously, Ming Qi had told him that he shouldn't have gone to look for Sheng Yang since he could easily cause trouble for others, but that guy didn't listen to anyone and acted on his own.
Si Junlin knew he was in the wrong and didn't dare to speak.
Sheng Yang didn't say anything because she wasn't even looking at her phone.
Suddenly, Sheng Yang appeared: [@Number 3.]
Ming Qi and Lu Zhiyuan seemed to have been injected with stimulants. Why? Did Yangyang finally decide to lecture them?
Number 3 (Si Junlin): [Yangyang, you can just tell me. If you want to kill me, you can do as you please.]
Sheng Yang: [Go make a statement saying I have a boyfriend.]
Number 1: [...]
Number 2: [...]
Number 3: [...]
Number 4: !! (Adorable emoticon)
After that, Lu Zhiyuan advised her earnestly: [Yangyang, I know you want to settle this matter as soon as possible, but this kind of lie will do more harm than good. If you tell a lie, you need more lies to keep covering for the initial lie. By then, it'll be like a growing snowball.]
Ming Qi also tried to persuade her. [Little Sheng Yang, this is Si Junlin's fault. He should be the one dying a miserable death. You shouldn't sacrifice yourself.]
Si Junlin: [Yangyang, what they said makes sense. You don't have to do this for me.]
Lu Zhiyuan: [Get lost!]
Ming Qi: [Get lost!]
Dennis, the little genius, said: [Sister thinks that if she lies about having a boyfriend, she'll be able to get rid of a lot of guys who are pursuing her. That'll be killing two birds with one stone.]
Feng Yan's tense heart relaxed. With Yangyang's personality, it was possible for her to think that way.
At this moment, Sheng Yang, who had been silent all this while, suddenly sent a message. Her tone was still cold and clear, while her words were concise. [When did I say it's a lie?]
Rows after rows of ellipses...
This bunch of people had never had such chemistry before.
Little Sheng Yang falling in love wasn't just a difficult thing to accept, it was a fantasy.
She was not only a flower in the mountains, but she was also like an ice sculpture sealed in the icy plains. She was also an insulator of love. Who could make her feel electrified?
That scene was simply unimaginable.
It was not that the big shots did not think that she would fall in love and get married in the future, but they definitely did not think it would happen so soon.
She hadn't been enlightened at all. In fact, it could even be said that she had been a little resistant to dating. After all, she believed that dating would delay her studies and her research.
Lu Zhiyuan gritted his teeth, feeling as though his most beloved treasure had been snatched. [Yangyang, did you get tricked by some jerk? What did he say to you? Tell us, did he promise you something?]
[No. He has no demands for me nor made any promises.]
[This brat!] The other few were extremely angry. He didn't even make a promise. What right did he have to date their pampered little princess?
Si Junlin thought for a moment. [Yangyang, I understand what these netizens and reporters are thinking. Even if I say this at a press conference, they might not believe me. They'll definitely think that it's just an excuse.]
Ming Qi and Lu Zhiyuan both felt that Si Junlin was finally smart for once. In that case, didn't he want Little Sheng Yang to tell them more about that person?
Sheng Yang didn't hide anything. [His name is Yi Juncheng.]
"..." Alright, it was really that kid.
At the press conference, Si Junlin clarified the matter with tens of thousands of netizens watching. Xue Xue was also watching in front of the TV. When she heard that Sheng Yang's boyfriend was called Yi Juncheng, she spat out a mouthful of shark fin soup.
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