A Twisted Love Affair
Chapter 28: Shen Guaiguai 1

Chapter 28: Shen Guaiguai 1

That evening, she pestered Zhou Luchen again to go see the Hong Kong puppet show. She was addicted to the fire-breathing puppets.

In the car, Shen Jing leaned against the window, gazing at the giant billboard outside advertising Lu Siyuan’s new movie.

Shen Jing pulled Zhou Luchen’s arm, pointing at the large display screen. "Who is she?"

Before she finished speaking, she found herself trapped between the car window and the man’s sturdy chest.

His fingers weaved into her soft, long hair as he leaned down to kiss her. "A mere performer."

Those four understated words were enough to wound deeply.

The driver accidentally caught a glimpse of the steamy scene in the rearview mirror and seemed to press the accelerator at that moment.

Shen Jing’s pupils dilated. Thinking of the driver still at the wheel, she immediately pushed against the weight pressing down on her. "Stop it, he can see."

Zhou Luchen didn’t listen. His fingers toyed with her lips as he cast a cold look into the rearview mirror.

The driver immediately sat up straight, drove attentively, and spoke in heavily accented Mandarin, "Sorry, Second Young Master."

Zhou Luchen asked again, "Did she bully you?"

She hadn’t responded to Lu Siyuan, nor did she plan to ask Zhou Luchen. But a thorn had lodged in her side. So, she simply warned, "Zhou Luchen, don’t play both sides."

"Am I two-timing you?" he asked leisurely, raising an eyebrow. "Weren’t you the one who came on to me?"

His principle, it seemed, was to never refuse anyone.

Shen Jing bit down hard on Zhou Luchen’s arm. The fact that she could actually bite him delighted her, as if it declared her victory.

Zhou Luchen pushed her against the glass, kissing her while ripping open the buttons of her blouse. "This is a game you can’t afford to play."

Today, she wore a thin, pink cardigan. But come to think of it, she had been even more enchanting in that black cheongsam the other day, the sway of her waist utterly captivating.

During those few days, when Zhou Luchen worked in his office, he always had a red seal with him. It was the kind of thing that needed to be kept in a triple-locked safe.

Shen Jing, driven by curiosity, touched the red seal, only to be pulled into Zhou Luchen’s embrace and settled securely on his thigh.

"Want it?"

"No," Shen Jing placed it back on the desk. "Just wanted to see what it felt like. What would I do with it?"

She knew it was United Group’s seal, representing the power to move funds.

He patted her shoulder. "Have you showered?"

Shen Jing shook her head.

Zhou Luchen pushed aside the contracts and asked the elite team to leave. "Go back. We’ll put this discussion on hold for now."

Their heads remained bowed as they responded, "Yes, President Zhou."

The suite door CLICKED shut. Shen Jing turned to Zhou Luchen. "Don’t you regret giving up the Ao City partnership?"

"No rush. I’m aiming for bigger fish." He twirled a strand of her hair, his eyes darkening slightly, evidently not pleased with her asking about these matters.

Party A was a long-term partner of United Bank. Zhou Luchen’s so-called "bigger fish" meant he was eyeing Party B’s credit market in Hong Kong.

He directly broke the contract with Party A to collaborate with Party B.

Ignoring Party A, he didn’t even raise an eyebrow. "Nothing worth seizing there."

Zhou Luchen wasn’t one for sentimentality.

The law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, was an eternal rule of nature.

The Swiss United Group provided 100 billion in financial support to the Hong Kong market to facilitate Party B’s successful acquisition of Softbank. This led to a comprehensive reduction of Party B’s market bonds.

United Group successfully acquired a 19.76% stake, making Zhou Luchen the largest shareholder.

His methods were decisive and purely self-serving.

Nobody in the various departments of United Group dared to say anything critical about this President Zhou.

And in doing so, he completely defied his father’s instructions.

This undoubtedly tested Zhou Zhengliang’s temper.

He was disobedient, true, but one had to admit his decision-making abilities were strong. And as for the risks, he seemed utterly fearless.

That night, Zhou Luchen received a call from Zhou Zhengliang.

Zhou Zhengliang’s tone was grim. "Come to Switzerland."

Zhou Luchen lowered his head, his kiss landing on Shen Jing’s forehead, a carefree and rakish smile on his handsome face. "What can I do? I don’t have time."

With that, he hung up. Zhou Zhengliang had long disapproved of his excessively ruthless methods.

Zhou Zhengliang called again.

His phone was in Shen Jing’s hand.

They were nestled together on the sofa. Zhou Luchen didn’t answer. Instead, he was hand-over-hand, patiently teaching Shen Jing how to play a tile-matching game.

His palm enveloped the back of her hand, their skin searingly hot where they touched.

RING—

His chin pressed heavily on her shoulder. "Good girl, hang up."

Shen Jing’s fingers stiffened. "It’s your father."

He was utterly ruthless. "Hang up."

However, when Shen Jing looked down, she saw the name "Lu Siyuan" on the screen.

She immediately tossed the phone to Zhou Luchen.

On the other end of the line, a voice said, "Boss, I’m in Hong Kong too."

Zhou Luchen massaged his temples, holding the phone to his ear, his voice husky. "What is it?"

Lu Siyuan’s voice was inexplicably gentle. "Where are you?"

Shen Jing retorted sarcastically, "He’s right here in Ao City."

"Sorry to disturb you." With those three aggrieved-sounding words, Lu Siyuan hung up.

For some reason, she felt like she could finally breathe again.

Zhou Luchen tossed aside his phone, his gaze indifferent. "Satisfied now?"

Oh, yes. Very satisfied.

Shen Jing stood up, waving with a cheerful grin. "Bye then! Chen Yao said he’s teaching me to fish tonight."

Zhou Luchen scoffed, picking up his suit jacket and draping it over his arm. Coincidentally, he also had an appointment to discuss matters with Chen Yao.

「In a hotel in Hong Kong.」

Lu Siyuan stared blankly at her phone for a long while. "No way... they’ve only known each other for a few months, and Shen Jing is already going out with him for work?"

The assistant, aware of the situation, tried to soothe Lu Siyuan. "That woman wouldn’t bring up what’s online, would she? Would Mr. Zhou withdraw the funds and resources he’s providing you? Why don’t you ask?"

Lu Siyuan pressed her hands to her forehead. "How can I ask now? If I cause a stir in front of him, there will be no good outcome. I was just feeling unwell that day and vented a bit. Shen Jing must have told him. And to be honest, I sent it to her on purpose, to make her stay away from Zhou Luchen."

Her manager said, "Just bear with it. Have you forgotten how you’ve achieved everything you have over the years?"

Lu Siyuan propped her head on her hand. "I’m so frustrated. Seeing Shen Jing by his side makes my chest tighten; it’s unbearable."

Often, that pang of jealousy was simply uncontrollable.

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