After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 84: Acting on Emotion

Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Acting on Emotion

But now, he began to allow women with utilitarian value to appear by his side.

They came with unspoken seductions, becoming one scandal after another for Young Master Li.

Li Shiheng thought, if even Bian Yue could be used, then what about these others?

He still wore that gentle and harmless facade, but inside, he was rotting more and more.

Bian Yue returned from her trip to the Mainland and learned of his scandalous news for the first time.

The young girl, with eyes moist with mist, stared unblinkingly at him, her voice attempting to sound calm but actually trembling, she said: "Someone said you came out of Qin Zhi’s room, what were you two doing inside?"

He felt so guilty his heart nearly lost control, yet he still looked down at Bian Yue, calmly counter-asked: "Do you mean to ask if we were making love?"

Later in many midnight dreams, Li Shiheng would see Bian Yue’s misty eyes.

She looked at him, so distressed.

At this moment, Li Shiheng looked at Su Youxue in front of him, his expression briefly bewildered.

Su Youxue did not know why Li Shiheng was distracted and thought it was because of her, even if just for a moment, it was enough to make her grateful beyond words.

Thus, Su Youxue’s gaze grew even softer, and she looked at Li Shiheng, whispering softly: "Mr. Li, so tonight, may I stay?"

Li Shiheng pinched her chin, slightly lifting it as if scrutinizing, then disinterestedly released his hand.

He said indifferently: "I’ll have someone prepare a guest room for you."

Su Youxue was unexpectedly delighted, her eyes suddenly brightened, her joy clearly showing.

But Li Shiheng was just thinking that Bian Yue used to look at him with the same eyes.

Memories come with barbs, pulling on the flesh brings excruciating pain.

Aren’t people different from grass and trees, is that it?

So, not to think about it means forgetting?

His eyes gradually filled with doubt, Su Youxue noticed it, she frowned, treading carefully: "Mr. Li, are you unhappy?"

Li Shiheng said no.

Su Youxue sighed in relief, tentatively hugged Li Shiheng, she was still too young, easily coming close to Li Shiheng, not understanding that trade-offs and sincerity can’t coexist.

That’s why she would say: "I hope when you’re with me, you’re happy, even just a little."

Such an innocent appearance.

Li Shiheng touched her hair and said lightly: "Understood, go get some rest."

Ultimately, it was a sleepless night.

Li Shiheng was accustomed to it, as dawn broke, he stood at the window sill smoking, the ashtray beside him half full.

Li Tingmo walked in, smelled the prevalent smoke, and furrowed his brows in anger: "What are you doing! Li Shiheng! Take care of your health, don’t make the elders worry!"

This time, knowing to use the authority of elders to suppress.

Li Shiheng just listened indifferently, without reaction.

"Bian Yue and Shen Jinci are coming later, you can come down with me now, there are some documents at the lawyer’s end for you to look over."

After speaking, Li Tingmo turned to leave, Li Shiheng extinguished the cigarette in his hand and said in a low hoarse voice, "Dad, Shen Jinci is trying to get back that inheritance for Bian Yue, the Li family forcibly withholding it won’t get us any advantages."

"Can’t let the Shen Family have the upper hand if we can’t gain an advantage!"

Li Tingmo scoffed coldly, his voice ominous, "If Shen Jinci really secures the inheritance for Bian Yue, and he intends to keep it all to himself, how can the Shen and Li Families remain balanced? Our Li Family would be at a disadvantage!"

"Shen Jinci wouldn’t take Bian Yue’s things," Li Sihe remained calm, flicking his cigarette into the ashtray.

He said indifferently: "You can trust that he won’t."

"What makes you think he won’t? Li Sihe, Shen Jinci has been ruthlessly effective in the Shen Family over the years, he’s not a sentimental man. Bian Yue is his wife, why wouldn’t he take her inheritance? Do you realize how substantial this sum of money is for both the Shen and Li Families?"

Li Tingmo finally voiced his real concern, "Once Shen Jinci has this money, if he invests it in the Lixing Group, what will you use to compete against him?"

But Li Sihe simply stated, "Shen Jinci won’t do it."

"Where does this perception come from? Li Sihe, I know you care for Bian Yue, you’ve been with her for so many years, yet you still plan against her for the sake of the Li Family. Why can’t Shen Jinci scheme against Bian Yue for the Shen Family?"

Li Tingmo spoke disdainfully, "Stop being emotional here, now is the time for business!"

Li Sihe didn’t respond, his refined face calm as still water.

Li Tingmo left angrily, frustrated by his apparent lack of competitiveness.

As Li Sihe stood there, his face suddenly revealed a self-mocking smile.

Indeed, why should he be so sure that Shen Jinci wouldn’t do it?

Even he himself assumed so, but what about Bian Yue? How much she must trust this man.

In the hall, Su Youxue was sitting on the couch when the butler approached her politely, "Miss Su, we are expecting an important guest shortly, if you’ve got no other plans, please stay in your room."

The request was polite, but Su Youxue knew she had no right to refuse.

Curious and tentatively, she asked in a timid voice: "Will Mr. Li...will Mr. Li come to see me tonight?"

"I’m not sure, the young master’s matters aren’t for us to inquire," the butler smiled and gestured to her, "Please, Miss Su."

Su Youxue lowered her eyes to hide her disappointment. She stood up, ready to leave, when she suddenly heard a mocking laugh not far away.

"Wait."

Jie Ning stood at a distance, her face wearing a half-smile. Seeing the baffled look on Su Youxue’s face, her smile grew more graceful and polite, "And you are...?"

"Su Youxue, Miss Su," the butler responded.

Jie Ning nodded gracefully, walking towards Su Youxue, "Miss Su, were you heading to your room? Why don’t we go up together?"

Su Youxue had no idea what Jie Ning was plotting.

The two proceeded upstairs, one after the other.

Once inside the guestroom, with the door closed, Su Youxue anxiously looked at Jie Ning, "How should I address you, ma’am?"

"Jie Ning."

Shock was evident in Su Youxue’s eyes as she looked at Jie Ning in panic, clearly feeling guilty, "You... you are Miss Zhuang."

Li Sihe’s unresolved fiancée, Zhuang Jie Ning.

Jie Ning was quite amused by Su Youxue’s terrified expression, shaking her head, "Don’t worry, I’m not fond of Li Sihe, nor am I here to trouble you."

Su Youxue’s voice trembled with fear, "Miss Zhuang, there’s been nothing between Mr. Li and me, rest assured, Mr. Li has not betrayed you, because... Mr. Li has never touched me."

The last sentence carried a tint of humiliation.

Su Youxue was taken aback, staring at Zhuang Jie Ning in surprise, hardly believing, "You mean, Li Sihe hasn’t touched you?"

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