Chapter 1: Capitalists, Where There’s Profit, There’s Action

The dark curtain hung with a halo of strings, the fiery afterglow enveloping this pearl of the East.
A majestic manor stood grandly at the waist of the city, its lights shining through. From the building, one could gaze down and admire the magnificent scenery of Victoria Harbour.
The dazzling lines of the city were intoxicatingly blurry, and luxury cruise ships flowed slowly and evenly on the surface of the water.
A beautiful woman held a half-glass of Krug champagne, her posture elegant and graceful on the balcony, bathed in the soft moonlight. It illuminated her delicate skin, making it glow.
The clear glass of champagne swirled in her hand, her exquisite brows were clouded with an unfathomable expression.
The phone was placed beside her, waiting for the champagne to reach the bottom. The bell rang, a melodious and beautiful steel melody calling her back from her reverie.
She called out to her voice assistant, and the phone automatically answered.
“Baby, is Dad really going to send you to Shanghai?”
“Hmm.” After a moment, Shen Muyan, slightly intoxicated, nodded, her eyes glancing towards the round glass table beside her, where a pile of messy documents lay scattered. English words mixed with documents were stacked in layers, a headache-inducing sight.
“Shanghai’s development is indeed remarkable. It’s becoming a rising star in the Asia-Pacific economic circle. The economic prospects are incredibly vast, with countless red-hot companies vying for a piece of the pie.”
“Including Shen’s.”
“In the past, Shen’s main force was in Hong Kong and Europe. Dad controls Hong Kong, and the European branch is left to your brother.”
“My brother is messing around in the entertainment industry. He’s not willing to come back to inherit the family business. In the end, the responsibility falls on your shoulders.”
“He will, he will~ ” The voice of the woman on the other end of the phone suddenly became sweet, incongruous with the rock music playing in the background.
Shen Muyan didn’t bother to expose her, simply putting the phone aside on the round glass table and continuing to sip her champagne.
“Baby, drinking to drown your sorrows isn’t the right solution. Have a cup of hot milk to wash it down. Be good, okay?”
Xu Yang could clearly hear the sound of pouring wine on the other side. His words were gentle, like coaxing a child.
In the end, Shen Muyan was just a sweet and innocent little cat, completely untouched by the blood and gore of the business world’s scheming and intrigues. She was still a little girl in the eyes of her uncles.
He was genuinely afraid that she would be bullied and cry by those cunning and sly capitalists.
“First, book a flight.” Shen Muyan, feeling frustrated, put down her champagne glass. The nanny beside her quickly brought her a cup of hot milk. She hung up the phone first.
“So annoying.”
At that moment, in a high-end investment firm in Wall Street, a cross-border meeting was about to begin.
The silver-toned interior of the meeting room was filled with English voices from all over the world, a cacophony of intense discussions that never seemed to stop.
Until a man with a silver badge bearing the title of “CEO” appeared on his chest, he took the lead in opening the U-shaped meeting seats, and the executives fell silent, their eyes fixed on him.
“Qin Xian’s assistant is coming.”
The other executives, who were still restless and eager to speak, stopped talking and flipped through the documents placed in front of them.
“Everyone, I have a temporary matter that needs to be addressed. Please wait a moment.”
The word “Qin Xian” resonated in everyone’s hearts. This top-tier investor, the power behind the multinational group, was a figure they couldn’t afford to offend.
In the luxurious office on the top floor of the investment firm, a giant window overlooked the city. The man known as Qin Xian sat with his back against the curved sofa, a thin document in his hand, a microphone attached to his collar. His legs were crossed, and his tone was casual and condescending.
“Let your little sister take care of it, Shen Yunze, you seem to be very idle.”
“《Eastern Asia Bay Area Z Plan》.” The man on the other side of the microphone heard this mocking voice, his words chaotic, using pure profit as a weapon.
“Capital, profit must.”
Qin Yanzhou, without the slightest hesitation, continued his attack, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips, but his expression remained calm. His slender, jade-like fingers wore a finely crafted platinum ring, exuding an air of nobility and restraint.
“Your little sister will cause trouble again. Just keep an eye on her occasionally, don’t let her be bullied by those Shanghai people.”
Shen Yunze’s words, in other words, meant: “The matter is very serious, too serious.”
The 《Eastern Asia Bay Area Z Plan》 was jointly planned by Qin and Shen, along with several European families. The investment and profit were shared, with the European families taking a portion of the profit, and the rest to be divided between Qin and Shen. Now, things had changed.
But Shen Yunze didn’t say a word, only acquiescing to the other party’s demands.
“Okay, agreed.”
Hearing his own satisfactory reply, Qin Yanzhou immediately hung up the phone and removed the microphone.
He was very satisfied with the profit distribution for this project, but Shen Yunze had always been unwilling to back down. Now, he actually gave up two percentage points for a woman, which was truly ridiculous.
“Shen Muyan’s information will be sent to you after the meeting is over.” The door opened, and two special assistants followed slowly behind.
His voice was low, the documents were already prepared, and the meeting remained quiet until he arrived. Everyone stood up from their seats to greet him.
The curtains were drawn, the entire meeting was confidential. The man seated in the seat raised his eyes towards the screen opposite him, his eyes as deep as an abyss, his brows sharp and full of aggression. His appearance was truly superior, his temperament extraordinary. Every move he made exuded an aura of control.
He was dressed in a custom-made suit, aloof and indifferent, and he didn’t speak much, but he was impossible to ignore.
The meeting, which lasted for hours, ended, and the secretary’s office quickly summarized the meeting minutes.
Back in the office, the document folder was already placed on the sandalwood curved desk.
The special assistant was extremely efficient. Using some of Qin Xian’s authority, he had thoroughly investigated Shen Muyan’s affairs.
He skimmed through the documents in a few minutes, his eyes finally resting on the photo on the cover page, his pupils gradually dilating.
The background of the photo was a field of roses, she was wearing a long rose-colored dress, her honey-brown hair slightly curled and swaying gently in the wind. Her fair and translucent skin was delicate and charming, her cherry lips slightly raised, her beautiful eyes glancing around, but there was no trace of the sharpness that belonged to a businesswoman.
Her resume, completely inconsistent with the image of someone who should be in the business world.
How could Shen Muyan be interested in this position, what kind of number could she exchange for his care, why would he bother to help her?
“Sir, your coffee.” The special assistant, sensing the right moment, brought in the coffee and was about to quietly leave, but Qin Yanzhou called him back.
“Contact Shen’s and modify the 《Eastern Asia Bay Area Z Plan》 contract.”
“Yes, sir.”
——Shanghai——
As the plane landed and the cabin door opened, Shen Muyan only felt one thing: hot. She walked out along the VIP passage and entered the business car before she felt better.
The night in Shanghai hadn’t fully descended, but the city was still brightly lit, a dazzling spectacle of lights and colors. The dazzling lights of high-end shopping malls were the most intoxicating, the traffic was like a river of light, and it took an hour to travel from the airport to the villa.
The female bodyguard helped Li take the luggage out of the car. The villa had already hired a team of nannies and servants to greet them.
“Ning Qing, you should rest too.” After entering the bedroom, Shen Muyan stretched lazily, her eyes drifting towards Ning Qing who was following behind, she smiled gently, her voice soft and sweet.
“Sister, my room is next door, if you need anything, just send me a message.” Ning Qing nodded, her originally icy eyes instantly melted. As she turned to leave, she closed the bedroom door behind her.