After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 173: Inside the Safe

Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Inside the Safe

Last night, the conversation between Shen Jinci and Shen Zhaoli still echoed in Bian Yue’s ears. She thought that Shen Zhaoli might have brought documents related to Lixing with him then.

She was actually not clear about Shen Jinci’s current situation. Shen Jinci was not the type of person who liked to complain to her. On the contrary, he always silently gave, always taking action without complaints.

Bian Yue wanted to go in and see if there were any relevant documents.

The study still maintained the same arrangement as when Bian Yue used to come in—cold, solemn, without warmth.

Most of the time, that was also the impression Shen Jinci gave to others.

Bian Yue took a look around the study room, glanced at the documents on the desk, and saw no related clues.

Bian Yue never had the habit of ransacking place after place, thinking it might be better to visit Lixing to check out the situation.

As she was about to turn around and leave, a safe in the corner caught Bian Yue’s attention.

"Why is there a safe in the study?" Bian Yue muttered to herself, walking towards the safe.

It was actually a very old box, its frequent use apparent from the wear and tear, the metallic iron-grey shining sharply under the light, its shape boxy and solid.

"How do I not remember seeing such a safe here last time?"

Talking to herself, the next moment, Bian Yue crouched down, as if possessed by a ghost, reached out, and touched the box...

At Lixing Group, Shen Jinci sat in the main seat, listening to reports from everyone.

A big-bellied director spoke with displeasure, "Mr. Shen, I have no personal issue with you. No one in the Shen Family would dare to criticize you. You are the head of the Shen Family, and we will support any decision you make unconditionally, but! You should not let your personal feelings for your children override the interests of the Shen Family."

Shen Jinci’s face was expressionless, as if he hadn’t heard the director’s speech.

Shen Zhaoli on the side smiled dismissively and said, "Aren’t you exaggerating a bit? Shen Jinci simply had some lawyers give his wife a convenience, how could that be elevated to the level of ignoring the interests of the entire Shen Family?"

"Although my cousin’s words might be a bit over, this time Mr. Shen not only helped Miss Bian, but he also unilaterally canceled all cooperation with Fengcheng Group without going through the board’s process. Do we not have the right to have opinions?"

The one who spoke was an elderly man with white hair, sitting opposite Shen Zhaoli. It was evident that he held significant influence on the board.

"I’ve also strived alongside Mr. Shen’s father for a lifetime. Not to say I’ve done anything that reaches the skies, but I’ve certainly earned the seat I sit in! It’s just that I wonder if what Mr. Shen is doing now lives up to the seat you occupy?"

Finally, Shen Jinci lifted his eyes slightly, looking indifferently at the elder who had spoken.

"Shen Shen, since you’ve brought the conversation to this point today, wouldn’t I be remiss not to give you all an explanation?" Shen Jinci surveyed the crowd, his tone without a ripple.

Shen Shen’s white hair was still bright in his eyes, and he spoke with solid strength: "Mr. Shen, all you need to do now is revoke your announcement of never working with Fengcheng Group again, and we here will have no second word to say. We all recognize your capability and will follow your command in the future, just like before."

"What? If I insist on going my own way now, are you all going to revolt?" Shen Jinci’s tone suddenly turned cold, only barely revealing a hint of fierceness, which silenced everyone.

"Mr. Shen, we don’t mean that..."

"Bian Yue is my wife. Fengcheng let Zhuang Jie Ning trip up my wife. My simple refusal to work with them is already showing as much mercy as justice allows."

"But this is Fengcheng!" Shen Shen still couldn’t let it go, pressing on: "A fallout between Fengcheng and Lixing is no good for anyone! Mr. Shen, you really should think about Lixing, think about all of us!"

"There’s no room for discussion on this matter. If you’re here to say just that, then the meeting can be dismissed." Shen Jinci had no patience for idle talk, and he signaled to Kang Yu at his side. Understanding, Kang Yu gestured for everyone to leave.

Everyone looked at each other, constrained by the many years of Shen Jinci’s accumulated authority, but no one objected, and they left one by one. Shen Shen was the last to go; when he did, he gave Shen Zhaoli and Shen Jinci a look, his face ashen.

"Mr. Shen would be very disappointed if he saw you like this now!" After saying this, Shen Shen didn’t wait for Shen Jinci to respond and quickly left.

Only Shen Zhaoli and Shen Jinci were left in the office.

Shen Jinci was indifferent to Shen Shen’s words, but it was Shen Zhaoli beside him, who self-mockingly smiled and said, "Disappointed? Is it his place to be disappointed with us? I haven’t even expressed my disappointment in him yet!"

Shen Zhaoli paused, as if deep in thought, then looked at Shen Jinci seriously, speaking slowly, "Shen Jinci, if you really want to protect Bian Yue, then just do it. If it really causes a stir on the board, I’ll back you up."

Shen Jinci looked towards Shen Zhaoli, ease poised, his voice still bland but with deep undertones: "You help me?"

"What’s that tone for? If you don’t appreciate it, forget it!" Shen Zhaoli snorted and stood up, saying, "While it’s still early, let’s go to your place and have lunch with your little treasure Bian Yue."

With that, he walked out on his own.

Shen Jinci hesitated only for a moment before catching up to Shen Zhaoli’s pace.

Meanwhile, at Shen Family Mansion, Bian Yue sat in the study, looking at the safe in front of her.

She had been observing for a long time and finally couldn’t resist trying to enter a password.

"Shen Jinci’s birthday?"

Bian Yue entered a series of numbers, only for the safe to emit an error beep.

"Not it? Could it be my birthday?"

While speaking, Bian Yue really did try another series of numbers.

This time, accompanied by a slight sound, the safe’s door slowly unlocked.

Bian Yue hadn’t managed to fully open it when a photograph slipped out from the gap of the door.

Bian Yue picked up the photograph from the ground, and in view was the back of a little girl.

The girl was wearing a pretty dress, her slender and radiant figure exuded an indescribable vitality. She was running forward in the late spring sunlight, its rays falling on her skirt, shimmering with an enchanting light.

Bian Yue gently caressed the photo, her brows furrowed, puzzled: "This is..."

She looked at the photo over and over, suddenly noticing a small print on the back that read: 16.

"16?" Bian Yue muttered: "Is this the order of the photos?"

She had other doubts in her mind, such as which woman this back-view photo belonged to.

Thus, with curiosity, Bian Yue tried to pull open the safe.

Until an astonished voice arose at the doorway of the study, "Bian Yue!"

Bian Yue looked towards the voice and saw Shen Jinci standing at the door, looking at her tensely.