Chapter 56: A Blind Date?

The alarm bell instantly fell silent.

Shen Huai was so angry he almost wanted to laugh.

It seems he has spent too much time with Su Meng.

He actually started feeling nervous on credit along with her.

"Lu Sheng, what are you doing in the middle of the night?"

Understanding Lu Sheng's intentions, Shen Huai immediately used his hand to block her approaching body like a saint, "Did you secretly watch adult movies and can't hold back anymore?"

"Don't give me that glib talk."

Lu Sheng pried away the hand Shen Huai had blocking his chest and pressed her burning body directly against him: "I said it, I'm just jealous."

"I used to scoff when I heard that song called 'Perfume is Poisonous,' but now I realize the person who wrote the lyrics was expressing their true feelings."

"……"

What the hell, perfume is poisonous.

Shen Huai was completely speechless.

It really is easier to invite a spirit than to send it away.

Lu Sheng looked sharply at Shen Huai's broken lip, her brows instantly knitting together.

She leaned her nose in, and her furrowed brows suddenly lifted: "The scent of this lipstick is Dior; it seems it wasn't Lin Yeman, she wouldn't use this brand."

"Damn, Lu Sheng, are you a dog?" Shen Huai was shocked inside.

"Haven't you heard that when it comes to affairs between men and women, every woman is a master detective?"

"So who exactly is it? The battle was so intense that it even broke the lips of a player like you."

Lu Sheng spoke as if teasing, but Shen Huai clearly saw earth-shattering jealousy in her eyes.

Women are just like this.

What they say on the surface is completely different from what they think inside.

Clearly jealous to the point of flying off the handle, yet pretending to be so magnanimous.

If Shen Huai actually believed their act and told the truth.

Then he would be completely finished.

Shen Huai cleared his throat and spoke nonchalantly: "Neighbor, you are being a bit too concerned."

Hearing the word "neighbor," Lu Sheng's eyes darkened.

Shen Huai raised his eyebrows at her in provocation.

There are policies above and countermeasures below.

Since Lu Sheng likes to make him guess, he will use a roundabout tactic, focusing on playing dumb.

"What exactly did you go do tonight?"

Seeing that Shen Huai was immune to both soft and hard tactics, Lu Sheng finally couldn't hold back and asked the question in her heart.

"So that's what you wanted to ask?"

Shen Huai gave Lu Sheng a meaningful look: "But what does that have to do with you?"

"You...!" Lu Sheng realized she had been played, immediately stood up straight, her expression somewhat indignant.

Seeing Lu Sheng thwarted.

Shen Huai was in a great mood and turned back to re-enter the door code.

The door opened.

Shen Huai stepped inside.

Looking back, he found Lu Sheng still standing at the doorway, staring straight at him.

She looked exactly like a high-pressure balloon ready to explode at any moment.

Her chest was heaving violently as she tried her best to suppress her emotions.

Shen Huai sighed, deciding to properly wrap up this past.

"Lu Sheng, people need to look forward when they live; you can't keep dwelling on the past."

"Haven't you heard that a good horse doesn't eat the grass it left behind?" Shen Huai looked at Lu Sheng deeply, "I am the same."

Upon hearing this.

Lu Sheng's eyes dimmed for a moment.

She stood at the doorway biting her lower lip, slightly lowering her head, seemingly pondering Shen Huai's words.

"It's getting late, get some rest early."

After speaking, Shen Huai gripped the doorknob, intending to close the door.

Suddenly.

The phone in his pocket rang.

Lu Sheng's gaze immediately lifted back toward him.

Shen Huai frowned and picked up the phone.

Who is it, calling in the middle of the night?

He looked closely.

Good heavens, it's actually his mom, Yang Shuqin?!

She wouldn't be playing mahjong all night again, would she?

On second thought, that's not right either.

Although his mom is fond of playing, she never had the habit of calling to harass him in the middle of the night.

Calling so late, it must be something important!

Shen Huai glanced out of the corner of his eye at Lu Sheng by the doorway. He absolutely could not let her hear this phone call.

Otherwise, his identity as the only son of the Shen Family would surely be exposed! He could not hesitate.

Shen Huai steeled his heart and gave a sudden, sharp pull—

"Bang!"

The door was slammed shut.

With Lu Sheng no longer interfering, Shen Huai breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly pressed the answer button: "Hello, Mom, why aren't you sleeping in the middle of the night?"

The next second.

Yang Shuqin's voice, loud as a bell, came through immediately: "Huai'er, are you alright?"

"……What could possibly be wrong with me?" Shen Huai slumped comfortably on the sofa, "I'm doing great. I haven't had a chance to tell you yet, but I passed the new employee exam."

"……What time is it, and you're still talking about that drudgery of a job."

Yang Shuqin said displeasedly: "I'm talking about that trending search. I don't believe you didn't see it. You don't blame Mom, do you?"

Upon hearing this.

Shen Huai finally remembered.

He had wanted to ask about this for a long time, but he kept getting sidetracked by trivial matters, and in the end, he had actually forgotten.

Shen Huai sat up immediately and asked seriously: "So, those photos, did you really give them out?"

"……How should I put it? I suppose so." Yang Shuqin's tone was a bit guilty, "But the specific situation isn't what you think. Mom certainly wouldn't do anything to harm you, that's for sure."

"You don't call this harming me?"

Shen Huai's brows were tightly furrowed: "The internet isn't like it was back in your day. Never mind someone appearing in the shot; even with a pure landscape photo, netizens can dig up all your information."

"And you, of all people—giving out so many photos. Are you trying to put your son on the fire to roast?"

Shen Huai feigned a complaint.

Of course, he wouldn't truly blame Yang Shuqin.

It was just that Shen Huai knew very well that when talking to parents, one had to state the consequences severely to get their attention.

Sure enough.

Yang Shuqin's tone suddenly became a bit panicked: "What's wrong, son? Did they really give you a hard time?"

"But that's not right. I clearly already had Lao Shen suppress all the gossip and news related to you."

Shen Huai sighed and shook his head: "Mom, just tell me the truth. Why did you give the photos to Lin Yeman? What conditions did she set?"

"……Lin, Lin Yeman?"

Yang Shuqin was a bit confused: "Who is Lin Yeman?"

？

This sentence left Shen Huai completely stunned.

"You don't know Lin Yeman?"

Shen Huai found it simply unbelievable: "Then who did you give those photos to?"

"…To… to…"

Yang Shuqin stammered for a long time before finally softening and admitting the truth: "To your future wife, of course."

Fu… future wife?! Shen Huai felt like his CPU was about to burn out.

Damn it.

He didn't even have a girlfriend, so where would he have a wife?

"What are you talking about, Mom? There should be a limit to joking around." Shen Huai said with a frown.

"You brat, are you playing dumb with your mother?"

Yang Shuqin scolded: "Your future wife is the person you're about to go on a blind date with!"

"……??"

Yang Shuqin's words were more explosive one after another.

Shen Huai felt his brain could barely keep up with her rhythm.

A blind date partner?

Could it be that this blind date partner Mom has been obsessing over is Lin Yeman?! But that doesn't add up either.

If it really were Lin Yeman, how could Mom say she didn't know her?

"Alright, anyway, you'll be able to see each other this week."

Just as Shen Huai was confused, Yang Shuqin warned him again: "Don't even think about running away this week. Come back obediently, or I'll go to your company. Do you hear me!"

……

Shen Huai only felt a headache.

What on earth is going on here?

This Hongmen Banquet feels like it's getting more and more complicated.

Who exactly is this blind date partner?

To think that Lin Yeman could even be linked to her.

In his ear, Yang Shuqin's incessant chatter continued.

Because of this, Shen Huai didn't notice at all.

The security door at the entrance emitted a crisp unlocking sound.

Immediately after.

A light figure stood on tiptoe and snuck toward the sofa.

(End of chapter)