Beijing Marriage Entanglement

"Lu Xingci, no matter how much I say, you won't believe me. Time will tell."

All night long, Lu Xingci's mind was filled with Shen Yu's words when they parted.

"Prove what? Prove he's a playboy?"

Lu Xingci muttered a complaint under his breath, turned over, pulled the covers up, closed his eyes, and went to sleep.

The next day, I had a full day of interviews, from HR to sales to designers; they were hiring a lot of people.

Lu Xingci arrived at the company early in the morning and sat in the conference room all day.

The last interview finally ended at 5 p.m.

Jiang Wenzhao stretched.

"We should have recruited the HR manager earlier, so we wouldn't have to go through the hassle of interviewing people later."

Lu Xingci tidied up the interviewees' materials, chuckling and teasing them.

"What, you want to be a hands-off manager right at the beginning?"

Jiang Wenzhao smiled and sat back down in his chair, moving it next to Lu Xingci.

"With you here, I can relax and not worry about being a hands-off manager."

"But did you tell Shen Yu about the cocktail party?"

Lu Xingci paused in packing the documents.

"I forgot, I'll tell him today."

However, my relationship with him isn't particularly good, so it might not work out.

I was so angry last night that I forgot to mention the party.

I had originally planned to tell him I wouldn't be going to the concert, citing overtime work as an excuse.

It seems we have no choice but to go.

Jiang Wenzhao put his hand on Lu Xingci's shoulder and comforted him.

"It's alright, let's do our best and leave the rest to fate."

Judging from Shen Yu's demeanor yesterday, he was willing to stand up for Xingci, forcing the Song family to apologize.

The details of the cocktail party are mostly accurate.

As the two were talking, Shen Yu's message popped up.

Are you off work? I'll come pick you up.

【it is good】

After sending the message, Lu Xingci stood up.

"I'll head off work now. Remember to lock the door."

"It's Shen..."

Jiang Wenzhao blurted out, but then, thinking of the tickets to the party, he swallowed his words and changed his mind.

"Okay, don't worry, I will definitely protect our base."

He brought his right index and middle fingers together and made a gesture of respect to Lu Xingci.

Lu Xingci glanced at him with a smile, picked up her bag, and left the company.

As soon as they got downstairs, Shen Yu's car pulled up in front of them.

He rolled down the car window and looked at her with a smile.

"Get in the car."

Lu Xingci didn't hesitate and opened the car door to get in.

She wasn't dressed up specially today; it was just a very common business outfit.

A black fitted knit top paired with a bodycon mini skirt creates a sophisticated yet sexy look, showcasing an alluring S-shaped figure.

Seeing this, Shen Yu's eyes turned bloodshot, his throat bobbed involuntarily, and he sincerely praised her.

You look beautiful today.

Lu Xingci didn't take it seriously, assuming it was just a polite compliment from a gentleman.

Without thinking, she replied.

"Thanks."

But the next second, Shen Yu's handsome face was right in front of him.

Before Lu Xingci could react, a tender and lingering kiss landed on his lips.

"You... um..."

Lu Xingci leaned back repeatedly, supporting himself with his hands on Shen Yu.

Before he could exert any force, Shen Yu grabbed him.

His long, slender fingers intertwined with hers, pressing her hand against the back of the chair.

He pressed his upper body against hers, deepening the kiss.

Lu Xingci initially considered refusing, but soon succumbed to Shen Yu's gentleness.

A bell rang, at an inopportune moment.

Lu Xingci belatedly regained his senses, gently nudged Shen Yu, and turned his head away.

"Your phone."

Shen Yu withdrew himself, still feeling unsatisfied, and his gaze fell on Lu Xingci like a dense spider web.

He reached out and gently brushed the corner of Lu Xingci's mouth with the pad of his thumb.

She wiped away the water stains he left behind, a strong desire flashing in her eyes, her voice low and magnetic, filled with deep affection.

"Peach flavor, so sweet."

Lu Xingci pursed her lips, and the blush on her cheeks became even more vibrant.

What a scoundrel! He kissed me without even agreeing to it.

She raised her hand and wiped the corner of her mouth.

Lu Xingci's subtle actions were all observed by Shen Yu, who was standing to the side.

A smug smile played on his lips as he answered the phone, his voice immediately turning serious.

"What is it?"

The caller was Jiang Bin, Shen Yu's special assistant.

"Mr. Shen, James wants to have a video conference with you right now. Are you available at this time?"

"I'm busy. Tell him to contact me on a weekday. It's my off-get off work time now."

"OK."

As soon as Assistant Jiang finished speaking, Shen Yu continued.

"Tell him that if he wants to do business with me, he has to follow the Chinese time system; otherwise, there's no point in discussing anything."

"Yes, Mr. Shen."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Yu gave a light scoff.

"This foreign devil wants to make money and put on airs at the same time. He really thinks he's something special."

Lu Xingci turned his head and couldn't help but glance at Shen Yu a couple more times.

Is it because of his personality, or because his family background is more powerful than that of the Song family?

Only then would they dare to be so contemptuous of their partners.

She had previously collaborated with foreign companies when she was working with Song Qinghui.

However, since they were begging for a display case for JL, Song Qinghui and Lu Xingci both accommodated each other's schedules.

Even if it's the middle of the night in China, as long as it's working hours for the other party, working overtime all night becomes a matter of course.

She used to be naive and even thought that working overtime with Song Qinghui all night was romantic and would make their relationship stronger.

Looking back now, it just seems ridiculous.

If a man loves you, he will never want you to suffer with him.

Noticing the gaze from the side, Shen Yu freed his right hand and intertwined his fingers with Lu Xingci's.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Lu Xingci tried to pull her hand away, but Shen Yu held it too tightly, so she had to give up.

"Could you help me get an invitation to next week's cocktail party?"

Shen Yu raised an eyebrow.

"The cocktail party next week? You mean the one organized by the Yuan family?"

Lu Xingci nodded, "Yes, that's it. Several potential partners of our Wanxing Apparel will be attending."

I hope to use this party to meet more people so that Wanxing Apparel can take its first step more smoothly.

"Sure, it's just a matter of a word, no problem."

"Thanks."

Lu Xingci tried to pull her hand away after speaking, but Shen Yu pulled her in front of him.

He parked the car, turned to look at her, and teased her.

"Just a verbal thank you?"

"Then... how would you like me to thank you?"

Shen Yu nodded his lips, raised his chin slightly, and waited patiently.

Lu Xingci pursed his lips, somewhat embarrassed.

"You just...didn't you just kiss me? You didn't even ask for my permission."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He raised his hand and brushed Lu Xingci's nose.

"Lu Xingci, how old are you? Do you need to ask before kissing?"

Should I write you a report first, and then kiss you after your approval process is complete?

Do you even know what romance is?

Lu Xingci felt somewhat embarrassed.

That's not what I meant.

Before Shen Yu could say anything more, the phone rang again.

It was my mother, Xiao Jinhe, calling.

Shen Yu answered the call and, before the other person could speak, said something.

"It's in the garage, come up right away."

After hanging up the phone, he pulled Lu Xingci out of the car.

"Did you make plans with anyone else?"

"Yes, a woman who is very important to me. I'll introduce her to you later."

Lu Xingci frowned, bit her lip, and looked at Shen Yu with disdain.

He was kissing me in the car one minute, and the next minute he was inviting another woman to a concert with me.

Wanting to enjoy the beauty of multiple women? You're dreaming!

Lu Xingci was angry and stomped hard on Shen Yu's instep.

Shen Yu anticipated her prediction and moved his foot away in advance to avoid it.

He put his long arm around her waist and walked into the elevator.

Right behind the two, Song Qinghui and Ruan Chuxi also got out of the car.

He looked up and just then saw Lu Xingci walk into the elevator.

And there was a man's hand on her waist.