It’s just self-deception.

　　Of course Shen Mo also knew that most business marriages were like this.

　　”Isn’t this the same as Zhou Yang’s parents?”

　　Ji Mingxuan said coldly: “What else? Are you going to elope with Zhou Yang?”

　　Shen Mo was stunned.

　　Ji Mingxuan seemed to realize that he had lost his composure, so he stopped talking and turned over to sleep with his back to him.

　　Shen Mo couldn’t fall asleep for a moment. He thought about the conversation they had just had and one side of his face felt slightly hot.

　　Ji Mingxuan’s last word, “elopement,” was really well used. When he was young and ignorant, didn’t he have such a dream? However, this dream was later severely shattered by reality.

　　He didn’t know where he got the courage to talk to Mr. Ji like this. Even if Ji Mingxuan’s view on love was completely different from his, what did it matter? Why did he have to fight against Ji Mingxuan and argue about right and wrong?

　　It’s not necessary.

　　Not even qualified.

　　The ex-boyfriend was getting married soon, and it was normal for the person who was left behind to feel a little emotional—Shen Mo used this reason to convince himself and finally fell into a deep sleep.

　　He woke up late again the next day, and only managed to catch up. Colleagues were still gossiping in the office. The illegitimate child had caused a stir in the Zhou family, but in the eyes of others it was just a topic of conversation when they were bored. After a night, the topic had turned to another round, and they were talking about the entertainment industry with great interest.

　　”It’s that Zhao Yi, the one who has become popular recently. Everyone says he has a backer.”

　　”Who in the entertainment industry doesn’t have a backer?”

　　”But he is indeed good-looking and knows how to behave. He was unknown before, but recently his luck has really turned around and he has been starring in every play.”

　　”It’s a good vision, following the right person.”

　　After saying this, everyone laughed.

　　Shen Mo felt a little hot, so he got up and opened a window to get some fresh air.

　　When I got home in the evening, I found Ji Anan sulking. When I asked, I found out that Ji Mingxuan had originally agreed to have dinner with her, but he had another social engagement at the last minute.

　　”I’ve been socializing all year round, and I don’t know how many meals I can have together. How can you stand it, Brother Shen?”

　　What could Shen Mo say? He could only say, “I’m used to it.”

　　Then he asked, “Why don’t you ask Zhou Yang to have dinner with you?”

　　”Zhou Yang is worried about family matters.” Ji Anan sighed and said, “But it doesn’t matter. Big brother said it will be resolved soon.”

　　I truly trust Ji Mingxuan wholeheartedly.

　　Shen Mo opened his mouth, but in the end said nothing. Perhaps Ji Mingxuan was right, Zhou Yang and Ji Anan each got what they needed, and they could live together like this for the rest of their lives.

　　Shen Mo originally thought that Ji Mingxuan would sleep outside after socializing like before, but unexpectedly, he went home after 10 o’clock in the evening. He smelled a little of alcohol, but his eyes were clear and he didn’t look drunk at all.

　　It is indeed rare to see Mr. Ji drunk.

　　”Is Mr. Ji back?”

　　”Um.”

　　”Miss Ji is complaining that you didn’t have dinner with her.”

　　”I know.”

　　Ji Mingxuan took a shower and went to sleep, and only said two words to Shen Mo. The next day, he made up for the meal he owed Ji Anan, taking good care of her throughout the whole process, but he didn’t even glance at Shen Mo.

　　After a few days, Shen Mo realized belatedly that Ji Mingxuan was having the cold war with him.

　　This was the first time in his memory. In the past, if Ji Mingxuan didn’t want to pay attention to him, he would just not go home for ten days or half a month, but this time was different. No matter how late he stayed at the social event, he would go home to sleep, and then deliberately turned his back to him.

　　Shen Mo knew without thinking that it was what he said that night that offended Mr. Ji. He was not afraid of being ignored, as he was used to being invisible in the company. Just like what he said to Ji Anan, he gradually got used to many things.

　　But he thought it was time to move back to his own room.

　　Wearing the same ring does not mean you are a couple.

　　It’s not like you can relax just by lying on a bed.

　　There is a phrase in this world, called “same bed, different dreams”.

　　Shen Mo quietly moved to another room. He fell asleep as soon as he touched the pillow at night, but when he woke up the next day, he found Ji Mingxuan still lying next to him. He was stunned for a moment, thinking that he was sleepwalking, and it took a while for him to wake up and make sure that he was in his own room.

　　Ji Mingxuan was sleeping soundly.

　　It was already half light, and the morning light shone quietly on his face. His eyes were tightly closed, and his hair was a little messy. He looked less imposing than usual, but a little younger.

　　Shen Mo moved closer and could see the shadow cast by his long eyelashes.

　　At this moment, Ji Mingxuan suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were dark, and he looked straight over, bumping into Shen Mo.

　　Shen Mo felt a little flustered for some reason. He stepped away and asked, “Is Mr. Ji awake?”

　　Ji Mingxuan seemed to be still asleep. He stared at him for a while before nodding and saying, “Yeah.”

　　”Why did Mr. Ji sleep here last night?”

　　Ji Mingxuan sat up slowly and said frankly: “If the two of us sleep in separate rooms, won’t An An become suspicious?”

　　He did not mention the fact that he had not returned home the previous night.

　　Shen Mo was tongue-tied and didn’t know how to refute for a moment, but Ji Mingxuan had already made a decision: “I’ll stay at your place for the next few days.”

　　After saying that, he threw back the quilt and got out of bed.

　　When Ji Mingxuan was putting on his shirt, Shen Mo accidentally noticed that he was still wearing the cufflinks Ji Anan had given him before. It was obvious that Ji Mingxuan really doted on his only sister, so Shen Mo had no choice but to play along.

　　It happens to be the weekend again.

　　Ji Mingxuan went to the company after breakfast. Ji Anan didn’t have to go to work, so she changed her seat and sat next to Shen Mo and asked, “Brother Shen, did you have a fight with my brother?”

　　Shen Mo didn’t expect that she had seen through his clues, but he said, “No, Mingxuan and I… are fine.”

　　Ji Anan didn’t believe him and said, “I dare not say anything else, but I can still tell whether Big Brother is in a bad mood. He has been obviously sulking these days.”

　　Shen Mo couldn’t admit it, so he could only continue to play dumb.

　　Ji Anan said: “My mother passed away early, and my father was busy with company affairs all day long. I was almost raised by my eldest brother. Although my eldest brother has a bad temper, he dotes on his family. If you really quarrel, you just need to coax him.”

　　To coax Ji Mingxuan?

　　Mr. Ji is not an elementary school student, how can he be coaxed?

　　Shen Mo found it ridiculous just to imagine that scene. The cold war between him and Ji Mingxuan had not ended yet, but the date for Ji Anan and Zhou Yang’s engagement was set.

　　It may be that the Zhou family’s recent situation is complicated and they are eager to form an alliance with the Ji family, so the engagement date was chosen very close, and the engagement banquet was chosen to be held at the most famous Dynasty Hotel in H City.

　　Shen Mo originally wanted to find an excuse not to go, but couldn’t resist Ji Anan’s nagging, and finally decided to go just for the sake of formality.

　　The weather was very good on the day of the engagement. Most of the people present were friends from Zhou and Ji’s business families. Shen Mo didn’t see any acquaintances, so he just walked around alone. The hotel lobby was magnificent, and the crystal chandelier hanging on the ceiling was particularly beautiful, constantly changing brilliant colors.

　　Shen Mo was watching intently when he suddenly heard someone calling him, “Mr. Shen.”

　　When Shen Mo turned around, he saw Zhao Yi in a white suit. Zhao Yi had a good appearance to begin with, and the white suit made him look even better. He seemed to shine in the crowd, and his every move attracted attention.

　　Shen Mo didn’t expect to meet him. He was stunned for a moment before asking, “Mr. Zhao is here too?”

　　”The marriage between the Zhou family and the Ji family is a good story in this city, so of course I have to join in the fun. And my invitation…” Zhao Yi smiled at Shen Mo and said, “It was given to me by Mr. Ji himself.”