Shi Zhesheng, clad in a bathrobe, stood behind the floor-to-ceiling window.
From his vantage point, he could see that many people were already busy within the villa.
Shi Zhesheng seemed lost in thought, his eyes filled with an unfathomable depth.
When Zeng Ying entered, she happened to see her husband's solitary and melancholic figure.
Zeng Ying couldn't help but embrace his waist from behind, "What's wrong? I feel you're very unhappy. You've already reached a position everyone envies."
Shi Zhesheng didn't turn around. He simply smoked, slowly exhaling the smoke rings. "Yes, I thought I would be very happy once I achieved my dream. But now, it feels like an invisible mountain is pressing down on me, making it hard to breathe. I keep recalling every bit of my past, wondering if I made a mistake."
Hearing this, Zeng Ying's tone became even gentler. "No, you didn't go the wrong way, and I didn't choose wrong. You've always been the person I admire most. When my father was alive, he gave me a sense of security. After his accidental death, you gave me a father-like security. You are not only my husband but also my guide and mentor."
Listening to his wife's words, Shi Zhesheng turned around, scooped Zeng Ying up, and walked towards the bed.
"Don't do this, there are so many people downstairs," Zeng Ying said, her face filled with a woman's charming allure.
"So what if there are so many people? I love my wife so much, who can stop me?"
Shi Zhesheng had been exercising all these years, and his familiarity with Zeng Ying's body far surpassed her own self-awareness.
Just as the old couple hadn't yet rekindled their passion, a knock came from outside the room.
Shi Zhesheng had to get out of bed, his eyes instantly regaining their clarity from their previous haze.
As for Zeng Ying, she cast a look of unfulfilled desire at Shi Zhesheng.
However, Zeng Ying quickly composed herself, putting down her slightly disheveled clothes and getting out of bed.
"Sir, Boss Hong Wenyao is here and wants to talk to you."
"Alright, I understand."
After the servant left, Zeng Ying's voice came from behind Shi Zhesheng, "Since it's work-related, you should go and attend to it first."
"I'm sorry, my dear. I'll come back tonight and pamper you properly. I'll make sure you're comfortable."
Shi Zhesheng said this to Zeng Ying, and the last bit of her unhappiness vanished.
"You, at your age, still say such things. Aren't you ashamed? Hurry and get busy."
With that, Zeng Ying left first.
As for Shi Zhesheng, he watched Zeng Ying go.
Only after her figure disappeared from his sight did the doting expression and smile on the man's face vanish instantly.
Then, Shi Zhesheng walked towards another room.
At the entrance of this room, there were dedicated subordinates guarding it.
Let alone others, even Zeng Ying had to report to the subordinates before entering.
Shi Zhesheng walked into the room and saw Hong Wenyao playing with several young and beautiful women. The women's clothes were disheveled, some with flushed faces, and used condoms were discarded in the trash can.
Shi Zhesheng glanced at them, his brow furrowing deeply. "How many times have I told you? You can play with women, but don't bring them here. If Zeng Ying sees them, I'll cripple you."
After Shi Zhesheng finished speaking, Hong Wenyao replied indifferently, "So what if she sees them? I say, Old Shi, have you become more timid as you've gotten older? Everything belonging to the Zeng family is yours now. Zeng Ying poses no threat to you; you have complete control over her. Besides, I've brought you a batch of new goods today. Look at these women, they are all virgins. I know you've been with Zeng Ying lately, you must be pent up, right?"
Hong Wenyao finished speaking and signaled to the women beside him. Three women walked towards Shi Zhesheng.
Two sat on Shi Zhesheng's left and right, while another knelt before him, untying the rope around his waist.
Soon, the atmosphere in the room changed.
After Shi Zhesheng finished everything, Hong Wenyao spoke, "Regarding the seaside villa, are you really sure we can swallow such a large sum of money? Although Jia Yanzhen is a prodigal son and foolish, he is still Jia Huaixu's son. If Jia Huaixu finds out about this, he will definitely not let us off."
"We'll deal with whatever comes our way. Let's first drain this brat Jia Yanzhen dry, and then deal with the old fox Jia Huaixu. We've succeeded together so many times, I don't believe we'll fail because of a mere Jia Yanzhen."
Compared to Shi Zhesheng's worries, Hong Wenyao was very confident.
"There's another matter. You didn't come to our last gathering, but the boss's wife from Dingfeng Entertainment escaped right under our noses. As long as that woman is alive, I won't feel at ease. She will always be a hidden danger. Tonight, no matter what means you use, you must make this woman disappear."
After speaking, Shi Zhesheng got up from the sofa and left the room.
The boss's wife from Dingfeng Entertainment?
Hong Wenyao frowned. What kind of woman is she?
Just then, Hong Wenyao's phone rang. It was Liang Sichen calling.
Hong Wenyao quickly answered, "Young Master—"
His tone was respectful, not at all like the dissolute manner he had when speaking to Shi Zhesheng.
After all, with a young master like Liang Sichen, Hong Wenyao wouldn't dare to challenge such a man even if he had a hundred lives.
Otherwise, before Hong Wenyao could return to the Black Triangle, he would be made to disappear by the Liang family's assassins.
"I heard the boss's wife from Dingfeng Entertainment is attending Shi Zhesheng's banquet tonight. Don't you have a good relationship with that guy? No matter what, bring that woman to the Black Triangle, or I'll cripple you."
Liang Sichen hung up after speaking.
As for Hong Wenyao, his interest in the boss's wife from Dingfeng Entertainment grew even greater.
What kind of woman could make both Shi Zhesheng and Liang Sichen take an interest in her?
However, Shi Zhesheng wanted the woman to disappear forever, while Liang Sichen...
A crazy idea began to form in Hong Wenyao's mind.
More than ten minutes later, Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai had arrived at the villa.
"That one is the chairman of Changsheng Group. And the one in front is the president of Hope Pharmaceuticals, and next to him is..."
Zhou Jinbai introduced many people to Lin Xingwan, whom Lin Xingwan didn't recognize.
"Miss Lin, long time no see." Suddenly, Zeng Ying's voice rang out, and soon Zeng Ying, elegant and poised, appeared within Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai's line of sight.
She had her hair meticulously styled up today, wearing a jade necklace, exuding an air of nobility.
"Aunt Ying," Lin Xingwan greeted politely. Zeng Ying glanced at Zhou Jinbai, who was standing beside Lin Xingwan, her eyes filled with admiration.
"And who is this?"
"He is my husband."
Lin Xingwan explained, and Zeng Ying nodded.
"The attendees at tonight's banquet are all outstanding business owners from Rongcheng. My husband is hosting this banquet purely to meet more people. After all, my husband has been busy with work all these years and hasn't been very sociable. Please don't be reserved; eat whatever you like and enjoy yourselves."
"Okay," Zhou Jinbai smiled slightly, his usually indifferent face appearing as if it had just melted like ice and snow, giving people a feeling of warmth.
Zeng Ying couldn't help but look at this man again. Both his demeanor and appearance truly suited Lin Xingwan.
Of course, Zhou Jinbai didn't think so.
So many influential figures from Rongcheng were attending the banquet tonight, and many of them wouldn't even show respect to the former mayor. Yet, Shi Zhesheng had managed to gather them all.
This was not something an ordinary person who only focused on work and lacked social skills could achieve.
In fact... Shi Zhesheng should be very adept at socializing.
Naturally, Zhou Jinbai would not voice these thoughts.
Soon, Zeng Ying went to greet other guests, and Lin Xingwan also chatted with a few bosses.
However, suddenly, there was a commotion at the entrance.
Then came the sound of something being smashed.
Lin Xingwan and Zhou Jinbai couldn't help but turn their gaze towards the entrance.
They saw a group of people storming in from outside. When Lin Xingwan clearly saw the man leading the charge, her expression immediately turned surprised.
"It's him—" Lin Xingwan said.
Zhou Jinbai also saw the man at the front, and his face instantly darkened.