"Ah, what a pleasure to et you!"
Zhao Chenggang extended his hand for a handshake. "I'm Nuan-Nuan's father. I've heard so much about President Shen, but never had the chance to et you! What a coincidence to see you today."
Zhao Chenggang had decided to find Xiang-Nuan after seeing news about her getting involved with a wealthy family.
He had done his research; the Shen family was one of the top elite families in Peking City—wealthy, powerful, and untouchable!
Upon learning this, his eyes turned red with excitent. He had been wandering outside for years, living in poverty, always at the bottom of society. He never imagined his daughter could climb so high. Wouldn't he rise along with her?
Seeing Zhao Chenggang's eager expression, Shen Yanshi paused for a mont before extending his hand for a handshake.
Xiang-Nuan's eyes widened in shock. He actually extended his hand?
Countless people tried to curry favor with Shen Yanshi, but he rarely gave anyone the ti of day. Even Qin Zhanghui had tried multiple tis to et him without success.
For soone like Zhao Chenggang, a lowlife thug, Shen Yanshi shouldn't even spare a glance.
Zhao Chenggang shook Shen Yanshi's hand excitedly. "Thank you, President Shen, for taking care of our Nuan-Nuan. It's because of soone as noble as you that she has what she has today!"
Xiang-Nuan's face burned with embarrassnt. Zhao Chenggang's fawning behavior felt like it was trampling her last bit of dignity into the mud.
Shen Yanshi interrupted his flattery. "Do you need sothing from her?"
Zhao Chenggang imdiately put on a pitiful face. "I've been losing money in business lately, and I'm short on cash. I ca to borrow so money from Nuan-Nuan to tide over, but this heartless girl wouldn't give a cent. Can you believe it? I'm afraid her stubbornness will offend you, President Shen..."
"How much do you need?" Shen Yanshi asked.
Xiang-Nuan imdiately shouted, "Don't give him anything!"
Shen Yanshi shot her a cold glance, then looked back at Zhao Chenggang, waiting for his answer.
Zhao Chenggang's eyes lit up. He thought it would take a lot more effort, but Shen Yanshi was surprisingly easy to talk to!
"At least... at least a hundred thousand."
Zhao Chenggang explained, "You know how business is, President Shen. Sotis you suddenly run into losses, and there's nothing you can do."
Shen Yanshi took out his wallet and pulled out a card. "There's two hundred thousand on this."
Zhao Chenggang eagerly took it, thanking him profusely. "President Shen, you're so generous! No wonder you're a nobleman from a wealthy family. Thank you, thank you! Our Nuan-Nuan really found the right person!"
"This ungrateful girl wouldn't give a penny the first ti I asked her for money. But President Shen, you're so generous and kind. It's her good fortune to be with soone like you!"
In his heart, he regretted not asking for more earlier, seeing how easy it was.
Shen Yanshi said coldly, "Take the money and don't bother her or her mother again."
"Of course, of course! Don't worry! I'm busy with my business too, no ti to spare."
Zhao Chenggang laughed heartily, putting the card into his pocket.
"Well, if there's nothing else, I'll be going. Don't want to disturb President Shen any longer."
After another round of profuse thanks, Zhao Chenggang finally left, satisfied.
Xiang-Nuan pulled her hand away, furious. "Why did you give him money?"
Shen Yanshi put away his wallet and said calmly, "Would you rather he stay here and waste ti, or go in and threaten your mother?"
"But if you give him money once, there will be a next ti. He gambles; he has no real business. He'll co back once he loses all the money!"
"He'll co to , not you. What are you worried about?"
Xiang-Nuan choked, feeling a lump in her throat that wouldn't go up or down.
"Are you hurt?" Shen Yanshi asked her.
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She replied sullenly, "No."
"Then let's go eat."
Shen Yanshi pulled her into the car.
Xiang-Nuan wanted to pull away, but thinking about how Zhao Chenggang was now entangled with Shen Yanshi, she realized it would be a lot of trouble. She had to resolve it.
In the car, Xiang-Nuan said seriously, "His appetite will only grow. Now that he knows you have money and are willing to give it, next ti he might ask for two million, and then twenty million. He'll cling to you, and you won't be able to shake him off. He might co back in less than a month."
Shen Yanshi steered the car into traffic with one hand.
The sky was already dark. Peking City's night was vibrant with neon lights, casting shadows on his handso face.
He spoke calmly, "Giving him this two hundred thousand buys us at least a month to co up with a plan. Otherwise, do you really want him to rush in and worsen your mother's condition? Or spread rumors that you abandoned your father, ruining your career?"
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