Xiang-Nuan pressed her lips together, ultimately not daring to curse him.
More guests arrived, and Xie Yuan excused himself to greet them.
Shen Yanshi had also had enough of the noisy banquet hall and got up to go to the small balcony outside.
Xiang-Nuan thought for a mont and followed him out. "President Shen, what brings you here?"
"I ca because I had so free ti."
Shen Yanshi was always like this—his words and actions were flawless, and no matter how you asked, he wouldn't reveal anything he didn't want to.
Xiang-Nuan smiled lightly. "You didn't co here for , did you?"
Shen Yanshi looked at her with lowered eyes. "What if I did?"
Xiang-Nuan was taken aback.
"Are you not planning to renew your contract with Newstar?"
"That's right."
"I heard from Wu Shengkai that Zheng Xuanlin wants to resign and take you with her, but she has a non-compete agreent and can't leave."
"President Shen is interested in such trivial matters?"
"I can get Zheng Xuanlin out of Newstar to manage you exclusively."
Xiang-Nuan turned her head to look at him in surprise.
She asked cautiously, "Does President Shen have any conditions?"
Shen Yanshi was silent for a mont before finally speaking. "Stop being angry."
His brows lowered, and he spoke to her patiently. "I didn't think things through before, but it won't happen again. Everything that needed to be dealt with has been dealt with. Whether you want to leave Newstar or take Zheng Xuanlin with you, I'll support you."
Xiang-Nuan was stunned.
It was the first ti in her life that she had seen Shen Yanshi lower himself to appease soone.
This young master, who was always high and mighty, never needed to lower himself, especially not for soone like her.
She lifted her lips, t his gaze, and her smile faded slightly. "President Shen, you know I never throw tantrums."
Today, she wore a knee-length black dress adorned with small diamonds, her hair in a low bun. She wasn't ostentatious, even sowhat gentle, but when she looked at him, there was no warmth in her eyes.
"Thank you, President Shen, for thinking highly of and not holding grudges, but soone like shouldn't aim too high."
She smiled. "Thank you for coming to support today."
With that, she didn't stay any longer and turned to leave the small balcony.
Shen Yanshi's eyes darkened.
As Xiang-Nuan walked out of the small balcony, she unexpectedly saw Qin-An.
He was also looking at her, while his father was talking to Xie Yuan, trying to curry favor.
Qin-An was about to walk over, but Xiang-Nuan averted her gaze and walked straight to Xie Wanhua.
"Mrs. Xie, I'm sorry, but I have to leave now."
She had co today to fulfill Xie Feifei's dream. Now that Xie Feifei had been driven to tears by Shen Yanshi and gone back to her room, there was no reason for her to stay.
Xie Wanhua smiled. "Alright, you can go. Thank you for coming today. Feifei was very happy to see you."
Xiang-Nuan smiled politely. "You're too kind."
After a few more pleasantries, Xiang-Nuan left.
Seeing her leave, Qin-An imdiately made an excuse and followed her out.
Shen Yanshi walked out of the small balcony, his face shadowed with gloom.
Ming Tianlang approached with a playful smile. "What's going on? She left? Couldn't you coax her?"
"Get lost."
"Hey, with your attitude, how can you be good at coaxing won? But I really didn't expect you to be so invested in this little star."
Shen Yanshi took a sip of his drink, his eyes dark and unreadable.
Invested?
Maybe.
Initially, he chose Xiang-Nuan on a whim, but later found her agreeable and easy to manage, so he kept her around.
But at so point, he found he couldn't let her go.
"I thought Xiao Nian had co back and you still had feelings for her. But it seems like you two are really over."
"What does she have to do with this?"
"You may not care, but Xiao Nian does. Anyway, you've already made things difficult enough for Shen Jun, and your position in the Shen family is more secure now. A re woman is nothing."
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"Nuan-Nuan!"
Qin-An jogged to catch up with her in the hall.
"Is sothing wrong?"
"I just got here and you're leaving. Are you avoiding on purpose?"
Xiang-Nuan remained silent.
"Nuan-Nuan, I know you don't want to believe anything I say now, but I just want to tell you that I've never changed. From the ti I t you at seventeen until now, I haven't changed."
Qin-An's eyes reddened. "I've grown up now. I can protect you."
Xiang-Nuan felt a pang in her heart and forced a smile. "Qin-An, I've grown up too. I don't need that anymore."
"No, give a little more ti. I promise you, I will..."
Just then, soone walked out, and Xiang-Nuan quickly stepped back. They were in the hall, and if they appeared too intimate, they might be photographed. No one dared to take photos inside the banquet hall, but outside was a different story.
Qin-An didn't want to cause her any trouble either and stepped back silently.
"Nuan-Nuan, go ho early. I promise I'll keep my word."
With that, Qin-An didn't wait for her to respond and turned back to the banquet hall.
Xiang-Nuan lowered her eyes and walked out slowly.
It was strange. The person she used to like so much, the one she had tried so hard to hold onto, was now standing in front of her again, telling her he wanted to give her a future with all his might. Yet, her heart felt nothing.
The cost of growing up was numbness.
In the past, she had foolishly dread of many things, dared to do anything, and never backed down. Now, she didn't dare to dream, didn't want to believe.
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In the banquet hall, Qin Zhanghui raised his glass and bowed slightly to Shen Yanshi. "It's rare for President Shen to be here. I toast to you."
Xie Yuan introduced him. "The Qin family was based in Lin City in the early years, then moved into international trade and developed in Australia. They recently returned to the country."
Lin City?
Shen Yanshi rarely lifted his eyelids, giving him a once-over.
Just then, Qin-An returned. Qin Zhanghui quickly waved him over. "Qin-An, co here!"
Hearing the familiar na, Shen Yanshi's grip on his wine glass tightened, his gaze sharp as he looked at the newcor.
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