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“Dad!” Minya cried out loudly, tears streaming down her face.
Junxi rushed outside.
In the hallway, Zhou Xuanyu had also arrived at some point. Without exchanging more than a few words with Shen Yunchong, he swung a punch toward his face.
Watching his father get hit, it was no wonder Minya was crying so loudly.
Junxi quickly embraced Minya.
“Zhou Xuanyu, you scared the child!”
At Junxi's shout, Zhou Xuanyu, who had been gripping Shen Yunchong's collar, finally noticed that another child was standing at the door of the hospital room. His hand froze mid-motion.
Shen Yunchong wiped the corner of his mouth where he had been injured and coldly retorted, “Why did you stop?”
Zhou Xuanyu forcefully shook his hand and pushed Shen Yunchong away.
“Shen Yunchong, I warn you, if you have any grievances, direct them at me and Zhou Group. Don't lay a hand on women!”
Shen Yunchong remained silent, simply adjusting his collar.
Zhou Xuanyu turned and walked toward Junxi.
Minya, still in Junxi's arms, cried even louder upon seeing Zhou Xuanyu approach. Junxi tightened his hold on Minya and shook his head at Zhou Xuanyu.
Though angry, Zhou Xuanyu still considered the child. He stood still and did not move again.
"Ken!"
Jason hurried over, likely having heard about the situation. He glanced at the injured Shen Yunchong and quickly pulled Zhou Xuanyu aside, turning to apologize on his behalf.
"Mr. Shen, I'm really sorry. I'll have someone take care of your wound right away."
Although Shen Yunchong had taken a punch, he wasn't in a bad mood. He waved his hand dismissively. "It's just a small injury. But Mr. Zhou..."
"I'll take him away immediately!" Jason said with a forced smile, gripping Zhou Xuanyu's hand and dragging him toward the Elevator Entrance.
Zhou Xuanyu turned to say something to Junxi, but Junxi deliberately looked away.
The noisy corridor finally quieted down.
Junxi's Minya sniffled as she ran over to Shen Yunchong and hugged his long leg tightly.
"Daddy, does it hurt?" Minya asked, looking up with tears in her eyes.
Shen Yunchong bent down and gently patted Minya's head. "No, sweetheart, it doesn't hurt."
"I'm sorry," Junxi said as he stood up, looking at Shen Yunchong.
Shen Yunchong smiled slightly. "What are you apologizing for? You didn't throw that punch."
Junxi sighed softly and then turned to Minya.
"Minya, be a good girl and go inside to keep Brother Junxuan company, okay? Your daddy and I need to talk."
Minya wiped her tears with her elbow. Though she was sad, she nodded obediently. She released Shen Yunchong and ran into Jun Xuan's hospital room.
Shen Yunchong moved his sore neck and sat down on a chair in the corridor, patting the seat beside him to signal Junxi to come over.
"Aren't you going to talk to me? Come here and say it."
Junxi did not refuse and walked over to sit beside him.
"Go ahead," Shen Yunchong adjusted his posture and looked at Junxi.
"Mr. Shen..."
"We're getting married; are you still going to call me Mr. Shen?" Shen Yunchong raised an eyebrow.
"I..." Junxi hesitated.
Shen Yunchong waved his hand helplessly, "Fine, I won't make it difficult for you. Before we get married, you can call me whatever you want."
Junxi curled her lips slightly, seemingly relieved.
"Mr. Shen, I just wanted to ask if you have any personal grievances with Zhou Xuanyu?"
This thought had crossed Junxi's mind long ago. Just a moment ago, she clearly heard Zhou Xuanyu tell Shen Yunchong to confront him if there was anything. What exactly was it?
She began to wonder if Shen Yunchong was truly helping her just for Minya.
"I have no personal grievances with Zhou Xuanyu. However..." Shen Yunchong paused.
"But what?"
"But my father and Zhou Xuanyu's brother, Zhou Xuan Yong, had some personal grievances."
Shen Yunchong's father, Shen Tianyuan, was the founder of Zhongyuan Group. Shen Tianyuan was kind and upright; although he was a businessman, every cent he earned was through honest means. His greatest competitor at the time, Zhou Xuan Yong, was known for his ruthless tactics. Because of Zhou Xuan Yong's interference, Zhongyuan Group faced a crisis that nearly led to its collapse.
Five years ago, during the land acquisition scandal that resulted in the Director of the Bureau of Literature and Defense being imprisoned, there was another victim—his father, Shen Tianyuan.
At that time, Zhongyuan Group urgently needed to transfer its industrial chain. Shen Yunchong's father had set his sights on a piece of land at Purple Sun Ridge and had done thorough research for the bidding process. If it weren't for underhanded tactics, he was confident he would win.
That was Zhongyuan Group's greatest hope for a turnaround, and Shen Tianyuan placed immense importance on it. Little did he know that the previously upright Director Wen Weiwen suddenly faced corruption charges and was imprisoned. The newly appointed director manipulated the bidding process from behind the scenes, allowing Zhou Xuan Yong of Hengfu Group to snatch away the land at Purple Sun Ridge.
Clearly, there was a significant conspiracy at play.
With Zhongyuan Group losing its greatest hope, Shen Tianyuan couldn't bear the blow and suffered a stroke, passing away shortly thereafter.
Shen Yunchong took on the role of president almost by force; at that time, he was determined to restore Zhongyuan Group to its former glory. He had no idea how corrupt the bidding process for Purple Sun Ridge had been until recently when the Wenwei Corruption Case began to resurface, raising his suspicions...
Junxi understood.
This explained why Zhongyuan Group and Hengfu Group were separated by just one street yet remained bitter enemies with no contact.
"Zhou Xuanyu now knows as little about the history between these two major groups as I did back then. His disdain for me likely stems from his brother's influence. To Zhou Xuan Yong, my father is simply an alternative representation of 'those who do not share the same path do not conspire together.' I don't even know how Zhou Xuan Yong managed to vilify Zhongyuan Group and tarnish my father's reputation."
Hearing Shen Yunchong say this made Junxi shiver with cold realization.
The Uncle Zhou she once respected turned out to be such a terrifying demon. And Zhou Xuanyu ended up with such a brother; one could only wonder what sins he committed in his past life.
Noticing Junxi trembling in silence, Shen Yunchong gently pressed her hand.
"So, do not doubt my intentions in helping your parents clear their names. Although I am not a good person either since I am using this as a transaction, my conscience is still far better than Zhou Xuan Yong's."
Junxi nodded. "Mr. Shen, I have never compared you to Zhou Xuan Yong. Our relationship is transactional; neither of us is more pitiful than the other. We both just want to achieve our own goals, so I do not harbor any hatred towards you."
Shen Yunchong looked into Junxi's bright eyes, and a flicker of emotion passed through his heart.
She was a kind girl. He didn't know how selfish his decision to forcefully bind her to himself truly was, but it seemed he was determined to go through with this transaction.
Shen Yunchong tightened his grip on Junxi's hand.
"Don't worry, as long as you trust me, I will fulfill every promise I make to you. I will take full responsibility for your future."
The news of Junxi and Shen Yunchong's impending marriage spread quickly throughout Qingcheng.
During this time, however, there was an unexpected silence from Zhou Xuanyu's side; no news came at all. In fact, Zhou Ziyan had come to find Junxi once in the meantime.
He had just returned from abroad and was unaware of everything that had happened in Qingcheng recently.
So when Zhou Ziyan faced Junxi, he kept asking her, "Why did you leave my uncle?"
Junxi looked at Zhou Ziyan's sun-kissed skin and suddenly felt as if he had transformed into a different person.
"At first, didn't you dislike me being with Zhou Xuanyu? Now that we've broken up, shouldn't that be what you wanted?"
"Are you stupid?" Zhou Ziyan retorted without hesitation. "Wen Junxi, after more than ten years of friendship, is this how well you understand me? I didn't like you being with my uncle because I liked you. Now that I've let go, of course I hope you both can be happy."
Zhou Ziyan was somewhat agitated; the coffee in front of him trembled with his movements, as if it might spill over at any moment.
Junxi shook her head.
"No matter what you say, there's no going back for me and him."
"Why?" Zhou Ziyan pressed on relentlessly.
Junxi, however, couldn't bring herself to tell Zhou Ziyan about his father's situation. She couldn't bear to hurt him; if he knew that his father was such a monster, how heartbroken he would be.
Perhaps Zhou Xuanyu also refrained from revealing the truth to Zhou Ziyan for the same reason.
"When it comes to feelings, a breakup is just a breakup. There aren't that many reasons behind it."
"No way. I refuse to accept that." Zhou Ziyan slammed his hand on the table in indignation. "If it were my uncle, I would willingly concede to him. But if it's someone else, I won't agree to anyone."
"Zhou Ziyan, my matters don't require your approval," Junxi retorted sharply.
"Then let me ask you, does Shen Yunchong love you?"
"That's none of your business."
"Junxi, do you even know the answer yourself?" Zhou Ziyan furrowed his brow.
Junxi smiled.
She certainly knew the answer; Shen Yunchong didn't love her at all. However, she couldn't bring herself to tell Zhou Ziyan the truth.
Zhou Ziyan couldn't understand why Junxi was smiling, but he could tell that she wasn't happy.
"In any case, Wen Junxi, you either become my girlfriend or my little aunt. Those are your only two choices. Don't even think about anyone else."
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