She Asks for a Divorce Again-Chapter 163 - Capture Back
Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Capture Back
Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Capture Back
“What do you think it means?” Shen Jiangli quietly gazed at her, his profound eyes revealing no emotion, yet Han Manyin felt a chilling danger lurking within them.
She pursed her lips. From their brief interactions these past few days, she had come to understand a bit about Shen Jiangli’s temperament. Although he seemed gentle and always ready to smile, appearing approachable, his malevolence was actually hidden deep in his bones.
Every time he looked at someone with that gaze, it was a precursor to anger.
He disliked it when others pried into his private matters, or perhaps it was because she had not yet entered his heart.
Han Manyin was very astute, knowing that she was still in the process of gaining his favor, and should not overstep her bounds. Hence, she lowered her head and said, “It’s just that you are good friends, so you would naturally help and look after her.”
Shen Jiangli saw her compliance and accommodation, nodded, and stretched out his finger to lightly rub her earlobe, “You’ve learned to be smart this time?”
Han Manyin’s ears tickled from his touch, and she couldn’t help but laugh softly, leaning even closer into his embrace.
*
Shen Heyu left the company and immediately called Lu Yi.
It was dinner time, and she had arranged to meet Lu Yi at a restaurant.
She intended to discuss a partnership to help him fend off Pei Yansi’s continued attacks on the Lu Family’s company.
Lu Yi arrived early. Even though Shen Heyu was just nearby, she was still a few minutes late.
In the private room, he was already ordering with the waiter, choosing all her favorite dishes. Seeing her arrive, he pushed the menu towards her and said, “See if there’s anything else you’d like to add?”
Shen Heyu shook her head. “No, thank you.”
After all, her purpose today was not to eat.
Lu Yi nodded, handed the menu back to the waiter, who then left and closed the door of the private room.
Lu Yi then asked, “You wanted to see me about something?”
“About Pei Yansi targeting you, I’ve already asked Shen Jiangli for leave. For the coming period, I’ll be with you at the Lu Family’s company.”
Shen Heyu got straight to the point, “What he has done to you, I will help you counterattack. But I can’t guarantee to what extent I can do this.”
He nodded and said, “By doing this, won’t he make things difficult for you?”
Shen Heyu remained silent.
Of course, it would be difficult, but she would much rather have Pei Yansi’s difficulties directed solely at her, rather than her friends.
Seeing that she remained silent, Lu Yi seemed to have guessed the answer. He did not press further but said, “Let’s have a good meal today.”
Shen Heyu nodded, “Thanks, I will definitely help you.”
Lu Yi forced a smile, “No worries, it’s not your responsibility, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”
He could see that she felt guilty, always feeling responsible for these troubles.
After a silence, the waiter came in with their food, served the dishes, and left.
Lu Yi served her some dishes, treating her with the same care he had shown since their university days. Sometimes, Shen Heyu couldn’t help but think inappropriately, if Pei Yansi had treated her with such tenderness and meticulous care from the beginning, would they have ended up where they were today?
Shen Heyu thought to herself and shook her head with a bitter smile.
Pei Yansi was Pei Yansi, authoritarian and autocratic, his words brooking no dissent, much less resembling Lu Yi’s gentle and thoughtful demeanor.
Shen Heyu suppressed her messy thoughts and, thinking of Lu Yi’s father who was still in the hospital, she said in a solemn voice, “Tomorrow I’ll go to the hospital to see Uncle.”
Lu Yi paused briefly but did not refuse.
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During their meal, the two of them confirmed the time they would go to work the next day, as well as the position Shen Heyu would take in the Lu Family’s company.
After dinner, it was already seven or eight in the evening. The night came early in late autumn. At this time, it was already completely dark.
Shen Heyu followed Lu Yi out of the restaurant. He had originally wanted to take her home, but as soon as they came out of the restaurant, they saw a luxury car parked by the roadside.
No one was more familiar with that car than Shen Heyu.
It was Pei Yansi. He had come again.
And from the looks of it, he had been waiting here for quite some time.
Shen Heyu’s steps halted, unable to continue walking with Lu Yi.
The luxury car’s door was opened by someone, and Pei Yansi stepped out, walking directly toward Shen Heyu. He smiled faintly, his demeanor relaxed, but his eyes held a cold glint as he said, “Did you have a meeting scheduled?”
He had said this on purpose.
Shen Heyu furrowed her brows.
He glanced at Lu Yi and, uncharacteristically, didn’t say anything to him. He simply grabbed Shen Heyu’s hand and forcefully pulled her into his car.
Seeing this scene, Lu Yi knew that Pei Yansi would not harm Shen Heyu, so he didn’t stay any longer and got into his own car with the driver.
Once in the car, the space became cramped, and the scent on Shen Heyu seemed to linger.
Besides the smell of the food from the restaurant, there was also the scent from Lu Yi.
In any case, none of it was his, and nothing failed to annoy him.
He just sat in the back seat, not looking at Shen Heyu, not speaking to her, only instructing Zhao Jin to drive.
He took a cigarette from his person, lit it, and rolled down the window halfway. He quietly smoked, without looking at Shen Heyu.
The more Pei Yansi remained silent, the more uneasy and creepy Shen Heyu felt.
Normally, at this time, he would wildly interrogate her, asking what her relationship with Lu Yi was, and what they had done together.
But today, it was eerily calm.
Shen Heyu felt unaccountably nervous, the faint smell of smoke tickling her nostrils. Finally, she could not help but break the silence, “I was only here to discuss a partnership today.”
“Hmm,” he responded indifferently, exhaling a ring of smoke.
Shen Heyu didn’t expect him to be so calm. His unusually tranquil demeanor made her heart race.
She continued, “I’ve already left the Shen Group, and I’m starting at Lu Yi’s company tomorrow.”
She said this while staring at Pei Yansi’s expression, trying to gauge his reaction.
He only paused briefly, extinguishing his cigarette butt, then said, “That could work. After all, both companies need you, and either one would be suitable for you.”
Shen Heyu had never seen him so agreeable, and it felt very off to her.
For a moment, Shen Heyu almost thought that because of her, Lu Yi might change to openly confronting Lu Yi.
She breathed a sigh of relief discreetly, but then heard the man beside her say,
“You wouldn’t want me to punish you,” his voice was cold, “so even if you go, I warn you not to play any tricks on me.”
