Chapter 204: Goodbye to a Love Rival, or Still Jealous?

"I'll call Jian Yining." Yun Zhehao took out his phone and was about to dial, but Sheng Hanyu pressed his hand down: "Don't alert the enemy. Book me a flight; I'm going to see an old friend."

Headquarters of the Tianma Group in the United States.

"Chairman, a Mr. Sheng is here to see you, saying he is from your hometown," the Secretary came in to report.

Jian Yining was buried in a pile of documents; hearing the words "Mr. Sheng," he immediately looked up: "Which Mr. Sheng? What does he look like?"

The Secretary described: "He is tall and thin, very imposing, very handsome, and looks like the star Xiao Yang."

She was merely evaluating Sheng Hanyu's appearance objectively, not yet mentioning that all the young women in the company had flocked to the company waiting area to see the handsome man.

Before this Mr. Sheng arrived, they all thought the Chairman was the most handsome man in the world, but until this Mr. Sheng arrived, they didn't know there was no most handsome, only more handsome.

However, the Chairman's expression was very ugly: "I won't see him. Have the Security Guard chase him away, and don't allow this person to come to Tianma again."

"A Ning, long time no see, your temper has grown, hasn't it?"

Sheng Hanyu had actually walked in.

Not only did he walk in, but he also waved his hand to let the Secretary go out and guard the door, not to come in and disturb them, as he had very important words to discuss with the Chairman.

The Secretary didn't know what spell she was under; she obediently went out.

Only after going out did she realize something was wrong—why was she so obedient?

This Mr. Sheng exuded a powerful aura that made it impossible for people to refuse.

In the office, Jian Yining glared in anger: "You really are something, traveling across the ocean to throw your weight around here? Five years in Prison didn't change your arrogant, stinking attitude."

Sheng Hanyu was not annoyed: "I haven't changed in five years, but you have; your temper has grown."

Jian Yining used to be very gentle and didn't have much of an air of superiority in front of his subordinates.

But now it was different; his whole body exuded the dignity of a person in a high position.

"Cut the crap, what do you want with me? If you have something to say, say it quickly, and leave as soon as you're done. I'm quite busy and don't have time to waste on you," Jian Yining issued an eviction order.

"Xuanxuan is alive. Where is she? Please tell me," Sheng Hanyu's words were shocking.

A trace of panic appeared in Jian Yining's expression, but he didn't admit it: "What nonsense are you spouting? Yingzi died five years ago. Are you afraid you got into a fight in Prison and were beaten into a mental breakdown?"

His gaze was a bit evasive.

"Heh..."

Sheng Hanyu sneered: "It seems you still care about me quite a bit; you know exactly what I was like in Prison. Since you know I got into fights with people, don't spread rumors. My nerves are perfectly fine."

"Whether you are fine or not has absolutely nothing to do with me."

Jian Yining grabbed the phone on the desk, preparing to call the Security Guard downstairs to have them come up and kick the person out.

Sheng Hanyu's speed was faster than his, however; he swiftly pulled out the phone cord and held it up: "Are you trying to have the Security Guard come up? A Ning, it's better not to waste your effort. Those few guys downstairs have big builds but aren't fierce enough; their eyes are like little lambs, and they won't be my match if they come up."

Jian Yining was furious: "Sheng Hanyu, I thought you would be more composed after sitting in Prison for a few years, so why have you become a rogue? I've already told you Yingzi is dead; why won't you believe it?"

He said: "Because you are lying. Xuanxuan is not dead; she is still alive."

Jian Yining threw the Hallucinogenic Pen in his hand to the ground, pulled off his tie to make a gesture of wanting to fight but didn't strike, instead pointing his finger at him, his fingertips trembling with anger: "Sheng Hanyu, what do you want me to say about you? Why are you always like this? You don't cherish people when they are alive, and you only regret it after they are dead."

"It was like that with Yixin back then, and it was like that with Yingzi later..."

Sheng Hanyu did not argue, listening quietly to Jian Yining's reprimand.

"Tell me, what a scene you caused for my sister back then? When Yingzi married you, you didn't treat her well, but when she was ready to choose me, you popped out and stuck your foot in."

"Yes, she was your wife, and you had a marriage certificate, so I couldn't compete with you. But since you decided to live with her, couldn't you live well? My sister came back, so she came back; why did you bother with her? As a result, many things happened, and after causing Yingzi's death, you wanted to die and went to Prison."

"Yingzi is already dead. Even if you go to Prison, even if you are buried with her, she won't come back. Since you did so many things for my sister back then, and now that Yingzi, who stood between you, is gone, why aren't you with her? Why are you still thinking about Yingzi?"

"Is it that women in this world only deserve your love when they are dead?"

This series of accusations was something Sheng Hanyu had thought about almost every day during the one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five days in Prison.

He retorted: "Don't you hate Yixin to the bone? Haven't you already severed ties with her? Why were you calling her 'my sister' every other word just now, and every word revealed your heartache for her?"

Jian Yining was speechless.

His face turned red, and he couldn't think of a suitable reason, so he said: "I want to, it's none of your business."

Sheng Hanyu gave his answer: "Although you are angry with her, and although you have severed ties with her, you are still siblings born of the same mother; you still care about her."

"A Ning, we grew up together. Think about what we did when we thought Yixin was gone back then? I wasn't the only one who was sad, and I wasn't the only one who missed her."

"It's true I was very sad at the time, but self-reproach and guilt occupied the majority. Yixin suffered a lot for me, and I still feel very guilty toward her now."

"I didn't understand love before and thought that was love. Later, after marrying Xuanxuan, I knew what love was. The person I love in my heart is Xuanxuan; from beginning to end, there is only her."

"Hmph!"

Jian Yining had clearly listened to it all, but he was still stubborn: "It seems this time in Prison wasn't for nothing; your tongue is much sharper than before."

Sheng Hanyu: "Where is Xuanxuan?"

Jian Yining: "In the Pacific Ocean, she died five years ago."

Sheng Hanyu: "I don't believe it."

Jian Yining: "I can't help it if you don't believe me; anyway, she is dead."

Sheng Hanyu changed the subject: "I came from so far away; you wouldn't even arrange a place for me to stay, would you?"

He wanted to call the Secretary to make arrangements, but when he grabbed the receiver, he found the cord had been pulled out.

So he left his seat, preparing to go outside to call the Secretary. Sheng Hanyu instructed: "No need to arrange anything special; I'll just stay at your house."

"No."

Jian Yining refused flatly: "I don't entertain outsiders at my house."

"Oh, is it because there is someone you don't want me to see?" He was calm and composed.

"Bang!"

Jian Yining slapped the table: "Sheng Hanyu, what do you mean? Are you saying I'm hiding Yingzi at my house? You come back with me now; if Yingzi is at my house, you can do whatever you want with me."

"But if Yingzi is not there, you go back to the country immediately, and you are not allowed to ask me again."

Sheng Hanyu would not be fooled; he smiled slightly: "What are you in such a rush for? I was just asking a casual question, is there any need for such a fierce reaction?"

Jian Yining did not speak, only stared at him, full of wariness.

This man had changed.

He had become more cunning than he was five years ago, knew how to be flexible, but was also more dangerous.

He was like a leopard ready to strike at any moment; although his voice was gentle like a kitten's, once targeted by him, one would be devoured until not even a scrap of bone remained.

Sheng Hanyu took in Jian Yining's wariness; the more nervous he acted, the happier he felt.

It showed that his judgment was not wrong, and that opening a breach through Jian Yining was the correct move.