Chapter 26: The Son of the Richest Man in China

Listening to the song "Remember" playing in the living room, the look in Li Xinran's eyes as she gazed at Shen Huai softened significantly.

"You blocked all my contact methods; I thought you must have hated me to death."

"I didn't expect that you would still be so unable to let go of me."

Hearing this, Shen Huai speechlessly covered his forehead: "Sorry, it's really a coincidence."

After speaking, Shen Huai clicked his phone without hesitation, switching to the next song—

"I cannot help you predict"

"Whether compromising is of any use"

"But how I am so reluctant to part"

"Friends loving so painfully"

The imported sound system worth over a hundred thousand seamlessly transitioned to play "Happy Breakup."

"..." Shen Huai was so angry his temples were throbbing.

Big data, are you fucking playing with me?

Picking this moment to stir up trouble, right? Watching the expression on Shen Huai's face turn from green to white.

Li Xinran couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle: "Alright, stop putting on a brave front; big data understands you better than you do."

"... Think whatever you want."

Shen Huai completely gave up.

This day today was truly unlucky enough.

"You still haven't said, how did you know I moved here?" Shen Huai silently changed the subject.

"Asked your roommates, of course."

Li Xinran shrugged and replied.

Hearing this, Shen Huai couldn't help but secretly curse those three fence-sitters in his dorm.

He had been wondering how Li Xinran could have found this place so accurately; it turned out they were the ones who snitched.

"Why did you come here? Didn't we break up?"

Shen Huai crossed his arms with composure, "And wrapped up so tightly, aren't you afraid of getting heat rash?"

When a person no longer loves someone, they become too lazy to weigh every word, becoming much more casual.

Hearing this, Li Xinran finally slowly took off her hat and mask, revealing her full face.

"I came here specifically to apologize to you."

"Apologize?" Shen Huai raised an eyebrow, "Between us, it seems we don't owe each other anything, and I don't need your apology."

"No, if I don't apologize, my conscience won't let me rest."

Li Xinran's eyes wandered carelessly toward the luxurious decor behind Shen Huai.

At this glance, Li Xinran's eyes lit up slightly.

"Ahem..."

Li Xinran retracted her gaze and cleared her throat, "Won't you invite me in to sit for a while?"

Seeing this, Shen Huai subconsciously blocked the doorway with his body: "It's too messy inside, it's not very convenient."

Li Xinran was stunned for a moment, then sighed with a light laugh.

"It seems that what I said that day later really caused you quite a bit of harm; I am now officially apologizing to you."

"It was me being too narrow-minded and snobbish, ignoring your feelings; I'm sorry."

Li Xinran lowered her head slightly and bowed to Shen Huai with great solemnity.

Shen Huai was silent, his brow furrowing tighter and tighter, his gaze fixed firmly on Li Xinran's face.

Taking a deep breath, Shen Huai spoke gloomily: "Do you know about me joining Xingyao?"

Hearing this, Li Xinran's expression froze for a moment, and she nodded lightly.

Sure enough.

Based on his understanding of Li Xinran, how could she suddenly have a change of heart and come to apologize to him?

Today, the gossip about him at Xingyao was spreading like wildfire.

Coupled with the blunder caused by her executive agent Yu Xiang, it was impossible for Li Xinran not to know he had joined Xingyao.

"So, you came to ask me for a collaboration."

Shen Huai hit the nail on the head, exposing Li Xinran's purpose. Seeing Shen Huai be so straightforward, Li Xinran also returned to her usual bright smile: "You guessed it, so I won't pretend anymore; you will help me, right?"

"Now that you are in the Public Relations Department, my public opinion trend is all directed by your side; if my public image can improve, it's a good thing for you all too."

"That makes sense."

Shen Huai nodded, but his tone shifted as he smiled, "But I'm just a newcomer, I don't have the power to cover the sky with one hand; even if you want to collaborate, I'm afraid you've found the wrong person."

As he spoke, Shen Huai moved to close the door.

"I didn't find the wrong person; you are exactly who I'm looking for."

Li Xinran firmly gripped the door frame and took a sudden step forward, "Shen Huai, let's get back together."

"Once that workplace bullying video comes out, my past will definitely be dug up completely."

"The fact that you dated me will also definitely be exposed; rather than sitting and waiting for death, it's better to take the initiative."

"Get back together with me, and we can work together to act out this play well; if I can become famous, I definitely won't leave you without benefits, how about it?"

Hearing this, Shen Huai's hand on the door paused for an instant.

He looked at Li Xinran's expectant eyes, couldn't help but sigh deeply, and closed his eyes heavily.

The next moment.

Shen Huai opened his eyes again, his gaze suddenly turning cold.

"Li Xinran, what do you take me, Shen Huai, for?"

"Someone to call upon when in need, and cast aside when not? A dog you can summon and dismiss at will? Or do you think that I, Shen Huai, am just like you, willing to use any means necessary and abandon everything just to become famous?"

Shen Huai's sudden questioning left Li Xinran frozen in place.

"I... I didn't mean it like that."

Li Xinran retreated a few steps, looking somewhat afraid.

She was clearly frightened by Shen Huai, and her speech became somewhat faltering.

Shen Huai was relentless, continuing to press her: "To put it another way, if I hadn't joined Star Shine, or if I had only joined an ordinary company and become an ordinary employee, would you still be apologizing to me like this?"

"I..." Li Xinran was left speechless by Shen Huai's retort.

"Let me say it for you: you wouldn't."

Shen Huai sneered: "Your apology, Li Xinran, does not come from the heart, but from self-interest."

"People die for wealth, and birds die for food; I don't hate you at all for making such a choice, it's just that our values don't align, and reconciliation is even more impossible."

"As a member of the Public Relations Department, regardless of whether you come to me or not, I will do what needs to be done; you don't need to worry about me making things difficult for you or affecting your career advancement, because as I said, I am not like you."

"If there is nothing else, then please go back."

Shen Huai felt only vexed and irritated at this moment, and directly issued an order to leave.

"... Shen Huai, do you hate me that much?"

A trace of grievance welled up in Li Xinran's eyes, and she bit her lip and said in a low voice: "It was just a breakup, yet you hold a grudge to this extent."

"Saying so many grand principles, isn't it ultimately because you can't let me go? Otherwise, why would you be listening to these love songs to heal?"

Li Xinran turned on her heel and pressed the elevator button in a huff.

The moment the elevator door opened.

She turned her head back and said to Shen Huai: "I've noted this place, and I won't give up on you."

The elevator door slowly closed.

Shen Huai's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.

After calming down, Shen Huai felt that he had spoken a bit too harshly.

Although Li Xinran was indeed very snobbish, she was right about one thing.

That is, once the video is exposed, his past with her will definitely be dug up by the paparazzi.

He must take precautionary measures in advance to safely get through this half-month period of public opinion.

Although compared to Li Xinran, he is just a complete non-celebrity.

But behind him, there is still the massive Shen Family.

If those ex-girlfriends found out that he is the son of Shen Zhiyuan, the richest man in China.

Then this matter would take a turn for the worse.

(End of chapter)