Chapter 22 Betrothal by Finger - Print?

During the afternoon's high - level meeting at Huaxin, Chen Shuyuan, showing an unusually strong stance, unexpectedly used thunderous measures to directly reject Liu Jiming's proposed personnel adjustments in the meeting. This made Liu Jiming, who had already vaguely obtained some information from his son, grind his teeth in anger. But he couldn't vent his anger. The old - timers who had been watching the situation with confusion couldn't help but start thinking about what kind of support had made Chen Shuyuan seem like a completely different person. It wasn't until Chen Shuyuan picked up the folder and, for the first time, didn't yield her position but walked out of the meeting room first that everyone suddenly realized that the top - dog of Huaxin was still the Chen family, not the Liu family.

Returning to his office, Liu Jiming flew into a rage, roaring continuously. The office was in a mess. Liu Hanming, sitting on the sofa opposite, coldly watched his father's abnormal behavior. Impatiently, he suddenly stood up and said in a slightly sharp tone:

"Dad, even if you smash all the items in the room today, it won't help. The most important thing now is to figure out how to solve the current predicament. The Chen family is really not an easy one. They've held this card back. Originally, I thought..."

"No matter how much Chen Shuguo and Tong Ling don't get along, Chen Shuyuan is still their daughter. When it comes to the crunch, blood is thicker than water. Now, Chen Shuyuan's only resort is to fight to the bitter end. Next week, the Kawashita Consortium will come to Hong Kong. I'll receive them in person. If the people from Kawashita are willing to invest at that time, Chen Shuyuan's last support will be gone. During this period, you thoroughly investigate that security guard sent by Chen Shuguo. Use some means if necessary. I don't believe he's invincible..." Prompted by his son, Liu Jiming, who gradually calmed down, regained his former shrewdness. This old - timer, who had risen from the gray - area forces, would stop at nothing when he got tough.

Completely unaware that the old fox Liu Jiming had already set his sights on him with malicious intent, Xiao Sheng was lying on the dining table at this moment, enjoying the hard - won "tenderness". Perhaps it was because of her outstanding performance in the high - level meeting today, or maybe Chen Shuyuan was truly grateful to Xiao Sheng for his "help" throughout the day. Thus, during the meal, Chen Shuyuan no longer faced Xiao Sheng with a cold expression as she did yesterday. From time to time, their eyes met, and she would occasionally show a heartfelt smile, although it was fleeting. However, this was enough to make Xiao Sheng as excited as if he had been injected with stimulants.

He talked the most during the whole meal. On the contrary, Tong Tong, who was usually chatty, remained relatively silent tonight. Despite her young age, Tong Tong had extraordinary powers of observation. Her cousin's behavior tonight was a bit unusual. Although she still ignored the hateful hulk in front of her, at least she didn't show the look of disgust as she did yesterday. This made the clever and mischievous Tong Tong couldn't help but think: Could it be that her cousin has "fallen"? The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and Tong Tong's face turned deathly pale. If that was really the case, wouldn't her revenge plan go down the drain?

"This must never happen..." Thinking of this, Tong Tong forgot where she was and the situation she was in. In a fit of anger, she slapped the table and stood up, shouting this sentence in a very childish voice. Wu Ma, Xiao Sheng, and Chen Shuyuan, who were sitting there, looked up at this little witch's another "unique performance" with different expressions. Coming to her senses, Tong Tong looked at the three people's faces with different expressions, feeling embarrassed. She scratched her head, pulled the chair, and said to them in a flustered manner:

"I still have homework to do. I'll go upstairs first..." After that, Tong Tong twisted her "bruised" buttocks and quickly rushed back to her room. Even when she leaned against the door, Tong Tong still felt her cheeks burning.

Chen Shuyuan put down her chopsticks and bowls, smiled, and took the dinner that Wu Ma had prepared for Tong Tong again. After saying something in a low voice, Chen Shuyuan walked towards Tong Tong's room with light steps. All along, Xiao Sheng, who was watching this as an outsider, couldn't help but be stunned and started thinking about something. "Could this girl have been 'tortured' by me to the point of being muddle - headed?" It took Chen Shuyuan nearly five minutes to knock on Tong Tong's door. Then, like a parent, she brought the food to Tong Tong, who was standing at the door, blushing and lowering her head. Instead of persuading her to eat, she tightly held her cousin's chubby, pink little hand and pulled her to the bedside, asking softly:

"Tong Tong, did something happen at school these days? Why do you always seem absent - minded? Is there any little secret you want to share with your cousin? Sit down, don't just stand there..." As she spoke, Chen Shuyuan tugged at Tong Tong. This time, the little girl showed extraordinary determination and refused to sit no matter what. Finally, fearing that Chen Shuyuan would notice something, Tong Tong had to perch on the edge of the bed, silently cursing the "despicable" Xiao Sheng in her heart.

The little girl, who usually told Chen Shuyuan everything, was rather hesitant today. After being questioned by Chen Shuyuan for a long time, the little girl pouted her cheeks and asked softly:

"Cousin, do you have a crush on that hulk outside?" Hearing this, Chen Shuyuan was stunned, looking as confused as a person who didn't know what was going on. What on earth was this about? It had only been two days and one night since they met and got to know each other. Chen Shuyuan, both(not knowing whether to laugh or cry), asked in return:

"No, what's going on in that little head of yours? Didn't I tell you yesterday that he's a colleague your uncle invited to protect my safety? How could you have such an idea?" Chen Shuyuan, finding this situation both funny and embarrassing, really didn't know how to explain.

"But I can see that you're not as disgusted with him as you were yesterday. If things develop at this rate, I'm afraid you'll fall for him..." Hearing this, Chen Shuyuan tapped Tong Tong's forehead with her fingertip and instantly understood the hidden meaning behind her "This must never happen...". With an extremely awkward smile, Chen Shuyuan really didn't know how to respond to her cousin. She stammered for a while before patting her chest to promise something.

For the simple - minded Tong Tong, who had never doubted her cousin's words, her facial expression instantly changed from gloomy to sunny. (subsequently), she started to "brainwash" her cousin, pouring out how bad the hulk was, how insidious and cunning he was. Hearing this, Chen Shuyuan easily got out of Tong Tong what she had secretly suffered in the past two days. Of course, the little girl was still too "reserved" to mention the "physical punishment".

After hearing that her cousin had "suffered losses" at the hands of Xiao Sheng, Chen Shuyuan burst into laughter, laughing so hard that she was almost doubled over. Tong Tong, with an indignant look on her face, tried hard to stop her from laughing. Eventually, Chen Shuyuan had to suppress her laughter and persuade Tong Tong to stay away from that "unlikable" hulk in the future. Although Tong Tong agreed verbally, she had already started thinking about how to carry out her plan again in her heart.

"Sister, I'm not a little girl anymore. I'm eighteen this year. There are some things you don't have to hide from me. You can just tell me..."

"Silly girl, what could I have? It's all about work. There's nothing special."

"You're lying. Don't think I don't know. When you were ten years old, uncle betrothed you to the (Nalan family) in North Province. Because of this, uncle and aunt almost got divorced. Even now, your betrothal is still valid, but you don't even know if that guy is alive or dead. And it's been so many years, and uncle still hasn't agreed to cancel this betrothal. Everyone in the family is indignant about this. Isn't this depriving you of the right to free love?" Hearing this, the smile on Chen Shuyuan's face froze. She looked a bit embarrassed. At this moment, her heart felt like a (a mix of complex emotions), and she forced a smile, saying:

"Elders will never harm their children. We, as children, should firmly believe in this..." In fact, even after saying this, Chen Shuyuan felt like crying. Why couldn't she have her own life like a normal woman? Was it just because of that illusory Chen family that she had never even stepped into?