Chapter 31: Only Raising You

Qin, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, dared to ask, “How many are you raising?” Qin Yanzhou spoke frankly.

The entertainment industry, like the business world, was rife with shady dealings. Some, driven by greed, would stop at nothing to gain an advantage.

“It’s just that she’s too soft,” Qin Yanzhou said. “The lower ranks of the Shen Corporation need a good shake-up. However, she always listens to them.”

Qin Yanzhou had noticed something. Shen Muyan was actually quite calculating.

Even if the No. 1 Leather brand could silence the lower ranks of the Shen Corporation, it lacked the kind of self-assuredness that came with experience.

In the business world, experience mattered.

She was beautiful, but lacked a sharp edge. Her gentle, sweet demeanor always gave the impression that she was easy to manipulate. She seemed like someone who would easily back down.

This would only embolden those who were already arrogant.

“They always think that those who come from headquarters or Europe are too arrogant,” Shen Muyan muttered to herself. But as soon as she said it, she realized her mistake.

She was in charge of the Shanghai branch. Her father and brother would inevitably interfere. Whether she succeeded or failed, it would ultimately come down to her own abilities.

They were only there to assist, not to bear too much responsibility. They might even end up gossiping about this young woman.

“Remember, be obedient. There’s no need to keep anyone, regardless of their position.”

Qin Yanzhou’s ruthless methods had been honed over time. Only a deep sense of awe and fear would truly make them work hard.

“Mm-hmm,” she nodded obediently, taking his advice to heart. She would listen carefully.

At that moment, in the main building of the manor, on the upper floor, in a certain bedroom.

They hadn’t seen each other for a while. Shen Yunze had his arm around Xu Yang’s slender, soft waist, his hand clasped on her side, pressing her against the door.

Their breaths mingled…

His voice, usually calm and collected, now sounded like a mischievous demon, both cocky and seductive. The air crackled with unspoken intimacy.

“Just you.”

Xu Yang had indeed been thinking about it, but she wouldn’t admit it now.

This dog of a man, he would take advantage of any opportunity to act cute, then become arrogant again. He was completely different from the sharp, decisive Shen Zong in the office.

“Speak.”

His warm lips were about to land on her delicate, rosy lips, but she turned her head, allowing him to kiss only the corner of her mouth.

Shen Yunze felt an unbearable itch inside him, like he had been scratched by a cat. He wanted to kiss her!

“Meet me, kiss me!”

“What, are you going to raise a bunch of green tea models just because they have good bodies and money?”

Xu Yang enjoyed the fact that Shen Yunze was involved in this particular industry. It gave him access to a lot of fresh meat. They were all just pretty faces with no background, good at flattering and begging for opportunities to get ahead.

“Warning: Don’t be unreasonable.”

“Xu Yang, don’t tell anyone. I’ll have you blacklisted immediately.”

Xu Yang was wearing a velvet halter-neck fishtail dress today. She was graceful and slender, with delicate collarbones already marked with several mottled red marks.

“The dog is nibbling on me.”

“Shen Yunze, this is my business.”

“It’s hard to raise you.”

“I haven’t finished raising you yet.”

“Are you planning to raise a few more?”

Xu Yang turned her head away. She was well aware of the situations that could arise in a relationship like theirs. Shen Yunze hadn’t been completely honest.

“Only raising you.” He wrapped his arms around her neck, his lips meeting hers. In a flash, he ignited the man’s mischievous nature.

He tightened his grip on her waist, tracing his fingers along her back, following the curve of her shoulder blades.

Wild, impatient, intimate.

The spacious bedroom, from the entrance to the bed…

Their lips never parted.

“Enough.” Xu Yang pushed against his chest, panting, her mind slightly oxygen-deprived, a blank slate.

“Mm-hmm.”

Shen Yunze was only staying for a week this time. He wouldn’t leave Xu Yang’s side for a single moment.

He was moving into a penthouse apartment. The location was excellent. As soon as you walked in, you were greeted by the romantic view of Victoria Harbour, with giant waterfalls and twinkling lights, creating a captivating atmosphere.

Shen Yunze was taking care of all the dirty work.

“Conveniently, I’m accompanying Yan Yan today, so I’ll be back in Shanghai.”

Xu Yang refused decisively. She could see through this fox’s tricks.

“You’re not going anywhere. You’re mine.”

“Yan Yan is growing up so well. It’s truly a credit to Qin Yanzhou. Today’s a good day for a drink.”

Xu Yang lowered her gaze, her eyes twinkling, a faint smile playing on her lips. “Finally realized it.”

“Pop.” Sister Xu gave her forehead a kiss.

…

They returned to the banquet hall not long after. Shen Muyan personally saw Qin Yanzhou off, as she had some things to take care of.

“Qin Xian is very busy. He also promised to invite me to Hong Kong.”

Shen Muyan watched as the Bentley carrying Qin Xian gradually disappeared from her sight. Her brow furrowed as she meticulously recalled the details of her interactions with Qin Yanzhou over the past few days.

Purely casual and relaxing.

So, it was just Qin Xian.

He must have felt something too. It’s just that neither of them wanted to say it.