This caused a great commotion, with people falling off their horses.
Fu Jingshu immediately picked up the child and strode towards the second floor, "Butler, call the family doctor!"
The doctor arrived quickly and examined Shen Jinxi, his expression grave. "He has caught a chill. Young children's bodies are fragile, and chills can easily lead to symptoms like vomiting and fever."
How could he have caught a chill out of the blue?
The doctor's words almost confirmed Shen Yaoyao's act of abuse, throwing Shen Jinxi into cold water.
Fu Jingshu sat by the bed, his gaze shifting from Shen Jinxi's pale little face to Shen Yaoyao's equally bloodless and flustered face.
His indifference sent a shiver through her. "Jingshu, I didn't know, I didn't... I..."
"Get out!"
Fu Jingshu's voice was filled with coldness and ferocity.
Shen Yaoyao trembled. "Jingshu, just forgive me this once. For the sake of our mother-son relationship, give me another chance. The child needs a mother."
Jingshu doted on Fu Zhichen the most, and mentioning the child could usually achieve her goals.
But today...
His cold expression made her uncertain.
Fu Jingshu stared at her for a long, long time, his gaze sinister and terrifying, chilling her to the bone. She almost believed she would be kicked out today, and tears streamed down her face.
Yet, it couldn't earn a trace of his pity.
Fu Jingshu turned to look at the child lying on the sickbed. His little face was pale, and he slept soundly. He closed his eyes, his temples throbbing. "Don't let me see you for the next few days. And there are two days left to gather the thirty million. If you can't, you know the consequences."
This was a concession!
Shen Yaoyao breathed a sigh of relief, wiped her tears, and said pitifully, "Okay, I'll find a way to gather it. Don't be angry, I..."
"Get out!"
Fu Jingshu was now disgusted by the sound of her voice, his patience wearing thin.
Shen Yaoyao flinched and dared not dally, leaving in a hurry.
...
Xiangshe Villa.
Shen Qingqing led Ke Lin upstairs and pushed open the door, only to see Chenchen lying on the sickbed. He was awake but motionless, his gaze fixed on the sky outside the window.
Shen Qingqing followed his gaze. It was just a patch of clouds, nothing unusual.
"Chenchen, are you hungry?" she asked softly, sitting by the bed.
Chenchen slowly turned his head. When he saw her, his eyes lit up instantly. He didn't speak, just stared at the beautiful sister before him, as if he couldn't get enough of looking at her.
Shen Qingqing reached out and touched his little stomach, which was a little sunken. "It seems you're hungry. Is there anything you want to eat? I'll have someone make it for you."
Chenchen remained silent, but his eyes were fixed on his own small belly.
It was the first time someone had touched him so gently.
His little face flushed.
Shen Qingqing found his novelty so endearing that she couldn't help but pat his head. She picked up the phone and instructed the servants to prepare some dishes. She stayed in the room to keep him company.
Ke Lin clicked his tongue. "That's strange."
"What?"
"Dr. Chu said that ever since this child woke up, he's been indifferent and dismissive towards everyone, extremely guarded. Even Dr. Chu couldn't get close to him. But as soon as you arrived, he seemed to come alive." Could this be the blood connection between mother and son?
Shen Qingqing tapped Chenchen's forehead. "Of course, he's my son."
Chenchen hugged his forehead again, looking at her in surprise.
Shen Qingqing found his little demeanor both amusing and heartbreaking. She wondered how that slut Shen Yaoyao treated her son to make him such a pitiable child.
She would never let that woman off!
The more ruthless she felt in her heart, the gentler her smile became. She couldn't scare her precious son. "Ke Lin, the plan can begin."
Ke Lin shivered at her gentle tone. "Even if we don't act now, Shen Yaoyao won't have time to bother you. Thirty million is not a small sum."
Shen Qingqing lifted the covers and hugged Chenchen, leaning against the headboard. He didn't resist, being as obedient as a doll, letting her do as she pleased. His gaze, however, never left her face.
"Thirty million is just an appetizer. The real main course is yet to come."
Ke Lin smiled. "Yes, I'll give the orders right away. Don't worry, I'll ensure the plan proceeds smoothly."
The servant soon prepared the food and brought it to the room. Shen Qingqing knew the little guy didn't like others getting close, so she fed him herself. The little guy was very well-behaved and not picky, eating whatever she fed him.
But the more obedient he was, the more hatred welled up in her heart. Such good behavior was not fitting for a child his age!
Shen Yaoyao, you're dead!
Fu Group.
Fu Jingshu sat in his office chair, holding a document. Lin Mo was reporting on a project. He paused at the end and said, "The new hire, Shen Qingqing, has been performing well recently, solving many problems for the company."
"Oh?"
Fu Jingshu looked up, his expression unreadable.
Lin Mo was also surprised. "She even managed to negotiate with the most difficult Mr. Xiang. The contract has been drafted and is waiting for your signature."
He handed over a contract, which was the cooperation agreement with Xiang Corporation.
Fu Jingshu casually flipped through it, his eyes shifting from absentmindedness to a deep, dark gaze. "Not bad, she's capable."
He had originally planned to negotiate with Mr. Xiang himself, but he hadn't expected her to resolve it.
He casually placed the document on the desk and took a sip of coffee from his elbow. "Have her prepare herself. She'll accompany me to a banquet tonight."
Lin Mo's mouth gaped in astonishment. "...Yes."
He could already imagine the uproar that would ensue when Master Fu appeared at the banquet with a woman tonight.
...
At eight o'clock that evening, the banquet began on time. Guests held wine glasses, chatting and socializing, creating a lively atmosphere.
A man and a woman slowly entered.
Fu Jingshu, in a black suit, was tall and imposing, exuding his usual cold aura. But what shocked everyone the most was that there was a petite woman in his arm!
Master Fu was actually bringing a woman to a banquet!
This was the first time in his life!
But upon closer inspection, the woman, in a wine-red strapless evening gown, outlined a voluptuous and sexy figure. Her enchanting eyes seemed to hold a hook, and her beauty was stunning.
The men who saw her were all captivated, their gazes fixed, unable to look away.
She was so beautiful and alluring; it was no wonder Master Fu brought her out. However, they hadn't heard of any woman by Master Fu's side before. Who was she?
Everyone's eyes were filled with different emotions, but the two protagonists paid them no mind.
Fu Jingshu's status was noble, and executives kept coming up to greet him. Shen Qingqing maintained a calm smile by his side, her face eventually stiffening. She found an excuse to get some food and managed to escape.
Just as she walked away, before she could even take a bite of the dessert she picked up, she heard a teasing male voice behind her.
That voice was still annoyingly familiar.
"Miss Shen, you are truly radiant today!"