She looked away with a cruel heart, unwilling to even glance. Shen Yue shook her head in dismay.
But it was undeniable that the original owner was also to blame for all of this.
The end of being too greedy was having nothing, a futile effort.
By the time her body was discharged from the hospital, Shen Yue had also gained a few pounds.
While packing to leave the hospital, Shen Yue finally remembered that she had amnesia and didn't even know where she lived. Furthermore, during her hospital stay, besides Xie Jiangdao’s visit, no one else had come – no relatives, no friends.
So now, she didn't even know where her home was.
Flipping through her bag, Shen Yue found a business card and, after a moment of hesitation, gathered her courage and called Xie Jiangsheng.
When Xie Jiangsheng received Shen Yue's call, he was in a meeting at his office.
The Xie family was a prominent and powerful clan. The Xie conglomerate also controlled several important economic lifelines of Country A. Xie Jiangsheng himself was a man of great skill and capability. Initially, due to his youth, he was underestimated by other executives, but within half a year, he successfully silenced them, forcing them to respectfully address him as CEO.
Midway through the meeting, Xie Jiangsheng’s secretary’s virtual phone lit up. She glanced at it briefly, and upon seeing some information, her expression suddenly turned pale. Under such pressure, she cautiously spoke up, “Mr. Xie, Miss Shen wishes to see you…”
Miss Shen…
Others might not know, but the secretary knew. She knew that Xie Jiangsheng greatly disliked this woman and was surprised that Miss Shen still had the audacity to seek him out.
Whether it was an illusion or not, everyone present felt that Xie Jiangsheng’s expression had become even colder.
“Put it aside, I’ll call back later,” Xie Jiangsheng said indifferently.
The secretary ignored the message, but a moment later, the phone rang, its clear ringtone unusually abrupt.
The secretary stared at Xie Jiangsheng, trembling, unsure whether to answer or not.
“Mr. Xie, you see this…”
Xie Jiangsheng, with evident impatience, replied, “We’re in a meeting, I’ll speak later.”
After the meeting ended, he rubbed his temples, feeling a slight fatigue. He drank a cup of coffee and continued to work until late into the night before checking the time and preparing to leave.
Xie Jiangsheng lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and while waiting for the elevator, took out his phone. Upon opening it, he saw a red dot in his contact list, reminding him that Shen Yue had called him today.
To be honest, if Shen Yue hadn’t made this call, he would have forgotten about her existence.
With the cigarette clamped in his mouth, Xie Jiangsheng listened to the phone ringing.
He dialed the number, and the ringing went on for a long time.
The elevator arrived at that moment, and he stepped inside.
Just as his patience was wearing thin and he was about to hang up, the call was answered.
“Hello?”
A soft, sweet voice, still carrying a hint of grogginess, as if she had just been woken up, laced with deep sleepiness, like a newborn kitten.
Yet, this simple utterance inexplicably made Xie Jiangsheng feel parched.
Xie Jiangsheng removed the cigarette clinging to his lips, took two puffs, and then crushed it, discarding it on the ground. Perhaps it was because the space was rather confined, but he suddenly felt very hot. He unbuttoned the top button of his shirt, but still felt stuffy, so he unbuttoned two more, revealing his prominent Adam's apple and his slender neck. His sternness dissipated somewhat, adding a touch of warmth.
“What is it that you called me for?”
Shen Yue, on the other end of the line, seemed still a bit dazed. She only seemed to react after Xie Jiangsheng called her name.
Shen Yue’s voice still carried a strong nasal quality, and she seemed a little embarrassed. “Mr. Xie, you’re still awake this late?”
With a click, he lit another cigarette, closed his eyes, and smoked, replying perfunctorily, “Yes, not yet.”
“Oh, Mr. Xie, it’s like this. I don’t remember my home address, and I only recognize you. You’re the only one who visited me, so I wanted to ask if you know where my home is?”
His smoking action paused, and Xie Jiangsheng frowned slightly.
Only he had visited Shen Yue? He recalled having his secretary notify Shen Yue’s family, informing them that Shen Yue had woken up. But if no one had visited her even once, were they perhaps ashamed?
Xie Jiangsheng was not one to meddle in others’ affairs. After all, with Shen Yue’s disposition, she was indeed not likable, especially after causing such a huge scandal.
He didn’t know where Shen Yue lived, but he remembered that he had given her a house as compensation, so he provided that address to the person on the phone.
“Okay, I understand. Thank you, Mr. Xie.”
Just as Xie Jiangsheng was about to hang up, Shen Yue spoke again, “Mr. Xie, it’s very late. You should rest early too. Goodnight and sweet dreams.”
The woman’s voice was very gentle, like a gentle breeze brushing past, instantly dispelling his restlessness.
Xie Jiangsheng glanced at his phone; the call had already been disconnected. He put it back into his pocket and finished a cigarette with a blank expression.
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Shen Yue didn’t have much to pack from the hospital. After a hasty packing, she took a taxi to the apartment.
The foundation of this apartment complex was located in the city center, making the property prices extremely high. The environment and security were excellent.
The interior decoration style was also very much to Shen Yue’s liking. She happily took a bath and then lay down on the bed.
After sleeping, she woke up hungry. Shen Yue didn’t know how to cook, so she directly ordered takeout.
Shen Yue rested for a week before finally getting out of bed. After tidying herself up, she stepped out of the apartment for the first time since her discharge.
Although her illness was not serious, Shen Yue’s complexion was still quite pale.
Approaching Xie Jiangsheng was not difficult. What was difficult was not being able to approach him directly, but to create a chance encounter.
Therefore, Shen Yue went to work at a coffee shop next to Xie’s Corporation. Shen Yue’s appearance was very good, giving off a gentle impression, and she had a cheerful personality, so she was hired immediately.
The manager of the coffee shop was a capable woman in her thirties who rarely smiled.
She told Shen Yue, “The store operates on a monthly salary basis, eight hours a day. If you perform well, customers may give you tips, which you can keep. We don’t manage that. However, if a customer expresses dissatisfaction or complains, I will deduct money from you based on the severity. In serious cases, you will be fired immediately.”
Shen Yue listened attentively.
This point greatly satisfied the manager. Shen Yue’s appearance was exceptionally outstanding. Most young girls of her age had an air of arrogance, believing themselves to be unique. However, Shen Yue did not. Her attitude was very sincere.
No matter what she said, Shen Yue would earnestly agree, indicating that she was listening attentively.