a carefree voice replied, "Refusing to sing Fine, drink this bottle of wine on the table, then you can leave." 。“I won't drink! I’m not a waitress here to accompany you with drinks!” "Hee hee hee, Not..."So you're finally going to learn to be like Cinderella in a TV drama... for love" Old Master Shen, his face etched with wrinkles, looked at Jian Tong with a knowing smile. 。It's obviously making fun of Jian Tong's "love". 。Jian Tong's self-deprecating chuckle... She was the only person who had ever loved truly and seriously in her life. She originally wanted a fairytale ending like Prince Charming and Cinderella, but she accidentally made it a joke in other people's eyes. 。It's just... I'm sorry, Mr. Shen. 。Her eyes flashed, and she knew Old Master Shen's intentions were not as simple as they seemed on the surface. 。He could get rid of her in a million ways, no need to choose the most foolish method. 。Furthermore, if the goal was simply to get rid of her, why choose this particular time Why not do it sooner or later, but偏偏 this timeJian Tong's gaze subtly swept across Shen Yi, who stood behind Old Master Shen. Her mind raced, ever since Shen Xiuqin appeared in Erhai Lake, Shen Yi had been nowhere to be seen. 。And after she returned to S city from Erhai Lake, she didn't see Shen Yi's figure. 。This indicates that Shen Yi is not valued, and has even been practically abandoned or exiled. 。Since Ke Shenyi was by Shen Xiujin's side, she and the other nine people were all raised together with Shen Xiujin. There was a bond between Shenyi and Shenshi that ordinary people didn't have because they grew up together. 。Even if Shen Yi wasn't favored by Shen Xiujin, the other nine people might not necessarily stop interacting with him privately. 。She naturally didn't believe that Shen Er and Shen San would betray Shen Xiuqin. 。But since they grew up together, it's hard to say that Shen Yi wouldn't notice something off about the nine people's actions. 。Moreover, Shen Xiujin hasn't appeared in public for some time. 。As for Shen Er and Shen San, they also vanished. While Xi Chen was in charge at the company, Xi Chen's surname is Xi, not Shen. In any case, Shen Xiujin should show his face. 。No wonder... No wonder Su Meng would start to suspect. 。Su Meng would start to doubt, wasn't Old Shen as perceptive as she was She looked at the box on the table, what was the old man's purpose Was he trying her out 。Three years ago, she had gambled everything and ran away from Shen Xiujian crazily. 。Mr. Shen was very good at reading people's minds. Three years ago, the person who would do anything to escape him, now Mr. Shen deliberately offered generous terms to let her leave. This should have been a dream come true. 。If something really went wrong with Shen Xiujin, then she could leave without any hesitation. 。On the other hand, if she chooses to act impulsively today and takes the terms offered by Mr. Shen, leaving in the dead of night, then it means—Shen Xiujin is truly in trouble. 。Because, only she is not under Shen Xiujin's control, can she leave so recklessly. 。Otherwise, as long as Shen Xiujin is still well, he will not let her leave. 。From the moment Jian Tong was stopped by Shen Yi, she had been thinking about what would happen tonight. 。Until she entered the old Shen residence and saw Mr. Shen, she was still guessing. But when the box was brought before her, she thought Mr. Shen was going to drive her away. 。But the things in the box, the more you looked at them, the more frightening they became — Old Master Shen was too generous. 。"Grandfather, you understand better than anyone..." 。"Jian Tong said calmly, "What I just said... you should go persuade your grandson." 。“

She spoke softly, her clear eyes betraying no falsehood. In the wrinkles etched on Old Master Shen’s face, she saw a hint of stiffness… A slight curve to her lips, it seemed she was right.

" 。"Are you really not leaving" "You should think it over." 。Six years ago, how did he treat you 。How did you go from a princess to a convict 。All the suffering you endured during that time was inflicted upon you by him. 。If it weren't for him, Jian Tong, you would still be the shining pearl of Shanghai. 。"Don't you hate him" Jian Tong bitterly said, "Therefore, I went to great lengths to escape..." 。spoke half-truths 。Grandpa Shen was testing her, she knew it. 。Faced with this old fox of a grandfather, she didn't dare to relax for a moment. 。"Yes, three years ago you went through all that trouble to finally escape to safety, out of his sight." 。

Little friend, now an opportunity is before you

As long as you pick up the box on the table and then leave this city, vanishing without a trace… you'll be truly free. 。Mr. Shen's voice was hoarse, and every word he uttered seemed to seize people's hearts, arousing their deepest desires. 。Little Tong quietly pinched her own leg meat……it really was tempting. 。It touched her heart deeply. 。Glancing at Old Master Shen, I almost... got swayed by him. 。 A thin layer of perspiration covered his forehead, Jian Tong casually shook his head: "I don't dare" 。" One "no", caused a flicker of disappointment in Old Master Shen's eyes. 。"Grandpa, why are you making things difficult for me If you really want to help me, why not have a good talk with your grandson" 。Faced with him... I'm afraid of him, you understand. 。" A "I dare not," and a "I fear him," had already shaken the guesses in Old Master Shen's mind. 。"Are you really not leaving This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" 。But the old man was still probing, never giving up. 。Little Jian Tong didn't know what she was feeling. When she indirectly indicated that Shen Xiu Jin was still fine, there was a fleeting disappointment in Old Master Shen's eyes... He was the man's grandfather after all! "The Cinderella in the story doesn't leave, it's for love..." 。I don't leave because I am afraid. 。She raised her head and gave the old man a wry smile. “If he doesn’t agree, I can’t escape at all.” 。"Look, I escaped for three years, yet in the end, I meekly returned to S City, back under his nose, didn't I"

The old man's face, etched with wrinkles, tightened his dry lips into a grim line. His gaze fell sharply on Jian Tong, as if he were trying to see right through her.

The more Jian Tong casually rejected him, the more nonchalantly he ignored his suggestion, the more eager Shen Xiujin became in his heart...Could it be that he was overthinking thingsOf course, Shen Xiujin was his grandson, once his favorite grandson. But this grandson was disobedient and too forceful... 。The Shen family were powerful, of course that was good, but... more powerful than even this old man... Old Master Shen's cloudy eyes narrowed slightly. 。Then looking back at the woman standing in the hall, she seemed more and more annoying. Since I couldn't find out anything about her, there was no point in keeping her around. 。"In that case, this old man won't say much more." 。"Then he asked his old housekeeper, "What time is it" "Master, it's almost twelve o'clock." 。"Oh—" The old man sighed softly, already standing with his cane: "It's so late, why didn't you remind me it was time for bed." 。There will be no next time. 。" There seemed to be blame in their words. 。The old butler lowered his eyebrows and looked kindly: "Yes, I've noted that." 。"People leave, tea grows cold. Jian Tong was left alone in the Shen family's ancestral hall like this. " 。Shen Yi walked forward and said, “Please.” 。“

Jian Tong readily followed Shen Yi's lead, until they left the Shen residence. The night wind hit her face, making her shiver with cold. ” 。Behind it was the old house's tightly shut door...Truly... A hint of a smile curled her lips, laced with bitter irony. 。 extremely strange, and at this point everyone realized something was wrong. 。That nonchalant young master, fingers tucked in the corner of his lips, whistled a tune with delight: "This is going to be...