Bad Boys Boot Camp: V1-C51

Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun

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_{Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.}
If there was one thing Jiang Shao always was, it was tactful. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun, through pure benevolence alone, had brought him out of that hellish place, but as someone who couldn’t be called a friend nor family, he could not keep relying on their graciousness. Besides, he was not so hapless as to keep overstaying his welcome. He had quite a few rabble-rousers on the outside he could contact to make a quick buck and eat his fill. So, as the start of the second day rolled in, he made his way to Qin Mo to bid his farewells.

Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

_{Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day.}Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day. The only reason his small business was doing as well as it did was solely due to the extensive sphere of influence and support of the Qin family itself. Yet, despite this, the man’s avarice and lasciviousness knew so few bounds that even the other half of his mother’s inheritance couldn’t leave his sight.

_N/AQin Zhen remained silent, allowing the man to roar to his heart’s content. She could even hear the light coaxing from the woman on the other end of the line. Yet she lost all interest in even mocking him, as this was typical of the many conversations they had had.

N/A

Having been lost in thought for a while, Qin Zhen looked up to see that it was already noon. She was planning to head out since she promised to buy Qin Mo a phone, so she went to get herself ready. As soon as she got down to the lobby, she noticed a man at the front desk asking, “May I ask which room a Mr Shen Zhuoyun is staying in?”

_{Having been lost in thought for a while, Qin Zhen looked up to see that it was already noon. She was planning to head out since she promised to buy Qin Mo a phone, so she went to get herself ready. As soon as she got down to the lobby, she noticed a man at the front desk asking, “May I ask which room a Mr Shen Zhuoyun is staying in?”}
Done with his farewells, he now made his way with Qin Zhen. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun had agreed to bring him out ahead of time, but to Qin Zhen, he was nothing but a hitchhiker, so it was only right that he thank that woman for her kindness and understanding. Of course, he would also like to leave a good impression on the young woman. What kind of person wouldn’t like befriending a beautiful woman? Especially one like Qin Zhen, who was a self-reliant ‘fair-rich-beauty’. Normally, such a person wouldn’t be one he could approach; even the hem of their clothes was forever out of reach.

_N/A“Good.” Qin Zhen replied with a scoff. “It’s a good thing that you didn’t.”

N/A

_{Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”}N/A

Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”

_{“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”}Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?

“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”

_{“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”}
But that woman’s reaction upon their meeting was completely contrary to his expectations.

“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”

_{After nodding curtly, Qin Zhen’s gaze lingered on the departing Jiang Shao, her grip on her tablet tіghtening once that boy was out the door. Not long afterwards, she pulled out her phone and began dialling a string of numbers.}The curious reaction on her younger cousin’s face when that person was mentioned earlier flashed in Qin Zhen’s mind, her understanding of it growing somewhat. Not drawing attention to that matter, she cоcked a brow and stared at Jiang Shao. “Hey, have you ever bullied Qin Mo?” Despite Jiang Shao's efforts to obfuscate, it was clear as day that he was the type to cause trouble in a dorm. No matter where she looked, nothing about him didn’t read danger.

After nodding curtly, Qin Zhen’s gaze lingered on the departing Jiang Shao, her grip on her tablet tіghtening once that boy was out the door. Not long afterwards, she pulled out her phone and began dialling a string of numbers.

_{“Wait a minute!” the other woman shouted the second the inheritance was mentioned, but quickly softened her tone as she continued. “You— Child, um… Hongjun just returned home, so why don't you discuss this with him?” The sound of rustling fabric was distinct over the line. There was little doubt that the avoidant uncle was still residing in that woman’s nest, unable to come out.}“If you don’t see it fit to treat Qin Mo as your son, then I’ll make sure to treat him as my younger brother.” Unlike that man, Qin Zhen remained calm as she spoke. “So did you send Qin Mo to that school to die?”

“Wait a minute!” the other woman shouted the second the inheritance was mentioned, but quickly softened her tone as she continued. “You— Child, um… Hongjun just returned home, so why don't you discuss this with him?” The sound of rustling fabric was distinct over the line. There was little doubt that the avoidant uncle was still residing in that woman’s nest, unable to come out.

_“Pfft!”
“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”

“Pfft!”

_{{Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?}}“Oh, that? Whether I want to talk about it or not depends on my mood.” Qin Zhen gave no respect to this elder in name only. “So how about we discuss Qin Mo’s custody issue instead?”

Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?

_{Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.}Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?

Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.

_{“Good.” Qin Zhen replied with a scoff. “It’s a good thing that you didn’t.”}
Jiang Shao was left stunned. Never did he expect such a response from a person like Qin Zhen; she looked far from the type that pinched pennies. So it took more than a few turns of the gears in his head before he replied with a broad smile, “My apologies, Qin-jie, but I don’t have so much as a penny on me right now. But if you insist, I suppose I could maybe… pay you back with my body?”

“Good.” Qin Zhen replied with a scoff. “It’s a good thing that you didn’t.”

_{“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.}He never so much as stopped to think why his own mother would entrust her wealth to the generation after him. She knew her son was so incapable that leaving it to him would result in all of it being lost. She also knew that if she left it to Qin Mo, the greedy man she birthed would snatch it from his own son’s hands.

“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.

_{“Oh, that? Whether I want to talk about it or not depends on my mood.” Qin Zhen gave no respect to this elder in name only. “So how about we discuss Qin Mo’s custody issue instead?”}
Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.

“Oh, that? Whether I want to talk about it or not depends on my mood.” Qin Zhen gave no respect to this elder in name only. “So how about we discuss Qin Mo’s custody issue instead?”

The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

_{But that man’s attachment to Su Wen still left her at a loss. In terms of beauty, she was far from comparable to Qin Mo’s mother, and in terms of demeanour, the difference was akin to night and day.}“So thaat’s…” Her expression made Jiang Shao stammer, “I mean, that’s probably everything.” After he was done, he added in a somewhat comforting tone, "Actually, because Shen-ge was there protecting Master Qin, he didn’t suffer all that much. For one, he only had to do half of the daily training. Plus, he was much stronger than the rest of us in…”

But that man’s attachment to Su Wen still left her at a loss. In terms of beauty, she was far from comparable to Qin Mo’s mother, and in terms of demeanour, the difference was akin to night and day. Yet she seemed to hold Qin Hongjun in a death grip. Perhaps she was disturbingly adept at hiding her true intentions by acting meek, and as a result had that man so bound that he was eating out of the palm of her hand.

_{But that woman’s reaction upon their meeting was completely contrary to his expectations.}
Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?

But that woman’s reaction upon their meeting was completely contrary to his expectations.

_{{Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.}}It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

_{Having been lost in thought for a while, Qin Zhen looked up to see that it was already noon. She was planning to head out since she promised to buy Qin Mo a phone, so she went to get herself ready. As soon as she got down to the lobby, she noticed a man at the front desk asking, “May I ask which room a Mr Shen Zhuoyun is staying in?”}But knowing most couldn’t stomach all the events at that school, he minded his words to not speak so crassly—and also omitted the part where he tried to beat Qin Mo and got his own behind handed to him instead. But even with such subtlety, he saw the woman’s face grow darker with each word he spoke. At first, her contorted features were just unsightly, but they soon became reminiscent of the calm before a storm—one that was raging.

_{Qin Zhen remained silent, allowing the man to roar to his heart’s content. She could even hear the light coaxing from the woman on the other end of the line. Yet she lost all interest in even mocking him, as this was typical of the many conversations they had had.}
Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?

Qin Zhen remained silent, allowing the man to roar to his heart’s content. She could even hear the light coaxing from the woman on the other end of the line. Yet she lost all interest in even mocking him, as this was typical of the many conversations they had had.

_{“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”}Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”

“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

_{Is a domineering CEO seriously falling for me?!}
Is a domineering CEO seriously falling for me?!

Is a domineering CEO seriously falling for me?!

_{Qin Zhen remained silent, allowing the man to roar to his heart’s content. She could even hear the light coaxing from the woman on the other end of the line. Yet she lost all interest in even mocking him, as this was typical of the many conversations they had had.}“It's Qin Zhen.” She cut the speaker off, her voice carrying a chill. “Tell Qin Hongjun to answer his phone.”

_{Qin Zhen lifted her gaze once more, amused by the boy so shamelessly trying to sell himself; his flapping lips produced mists of spittle shooting her way. He was amusing, indeed. “Knock it off already. I have little interest in things like you. Now tell me about that school.”}“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”

Qin Zhen lifted her gaze once more, amused by the boy so shamelessly trying to sell himself; his flapping lips produced mists of spittle shooting her way. He was amusing, indeed. “Knock it off already. I have little interest in things like you. Now tell me about that school.”

_{After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”}But knowing most couldn’t stomach all the events at that school, he minded his words to not speak so crassly—and also omitted the part where he tried to beat Qin Mo and got his own behind handed to him instead. But even with such subtlety, he saw the woman’s face grow darker with each word he spoke. At first, her contorted features were just unsightly, but they soon became reminiscent of the calm before a storm—one that was raging.

After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

“Listen here, Qin Zhen!” Just the mention of his son threw the man into a frenzy. “As your uncle, I watched you grow up. I’m basically an elder of this family! So why are you always sticking your nose in the family affairs of an elder of yours, huh?”

_{Jiang Shao was left stunned. Never did he expect such a response from a person like Qin Zhen; she looked far from the type that pinched pennies. So it took more than a few turns of the gears in his head before he replied with a broad smile, “My apologies, Qin-{jie}, but I don’t have so much as a penny on me right now. But if you insist, I suppose I could maybe… pay you back with my body?”}He never so much as stopped to think why his own mother would entrust her wealth to the generation after him. She knew her son was so incapable that leaving it to him would result in all of it being lost. She also knew that if she left it to Qin Mo, the greedy man she birthed would snatch it from his own son’s hands.

Jiang Shao was left stunned. Never did he expect such a response from a person like Qin Zhen; she looked far from the type that pinched pennies. So it took more than a few turns of the gears in his head before he replied with a broad smile, “My apologies, Qin-jie, but I don’t have so much as a penny on me right now. But if you insist, I suppose I could maybe… pay you back with my body?”

_{Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day.}“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-jie money, don’t I…”

_{Seeing this, Qin Zhen scrolled to find a number listed under anonymous, dialling it as soon as it was spotted. It rang a few times, taking a good while before it was answered, a gentle voice sounding from the other end. “Hello, may I—”}
“Pfft!”

Seeing this, Qin Zhen scrolled to find a number listed under anonymous, dialling it as soon as it was spotted. It rang a few times, taking a good while before it was answered, a gentle voice sounding from the other end. “Hello, may I—”

_{Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.}That man’s obsession with Qin Mo’s attitude towards him, just as he had with Qin Mo’s mother, made Qin Zhen suspect that the only one with mental issues was Qin Hongjun. His compulsion to emphasise his status as a father added more evidence to that claim, given that he has never once done a thing a father was supposed to do.

Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

_{“My name is Qin Zhen. Don’t address me as you please.” She scoffed. “And since he’s not there, I guess he has no intention to discuss my grandmother’s inheritance, either. I’m quite busy myself, after all.”}“It’s... It’s Chen.” The man stated after some hesitation. After speaking, he hurried off without saying anything more, leaving the receptionist confused.

“My name is Qin Zhen. Don’t address me as you please.” She scoffed. “And since he’s not there, I guess he has no intention to discuss my grandmother’s inheritance, either. I’m quite busy myself, after all.”

_{“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”}After nodding curtly, Qin Zhen’s gaze lingered on the departing Jiang Shao, her grip on her tablet tіghtening once that boy was out the door. Not long afterwards, she pulled out her phone and began dialling a string of numbers.

“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”

_{“If you don’t see it fit to treat Qin Mo as your son, then I’ll make sure to treat him as my younger brother.” Unlike that man, Qin Zhen remained calm as she spoke. “So did you send Qin Mo to that school to die?”}
Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

“If you don’t see it fit to treat Qin Mo as your son, then I’ll make sure to treat him as my younger brother.” Unlike that man, Qin Zhen remained calm as she spoke. “So did you send Qin Mo to that school to die?”

_{Done with his farewells, he now made his way with Qin Zhen. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun had agreed to bring him out ahead of time, but to Qin Zhen, he was nothing but a hitchhiker, so it was only right that he thank that woman for her kindness and understanding.}After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

Done with his farewells, he now made his way with Qin Zhen. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun had agreed to bring him out ahead of time, but to Qin Zhen, he was nothing but a hitchhiker, so it was only right that he thank that woman for her kindness and understanding. Of course, he would also like to leave a good impression on the young woman. What kind of person wouldn’t like befriending a beautiful woman? Especially one like Qin Zhen, who was a self-reliant ‘fair-rich-beauty’. Normally, such a person wouldn’t be one he could approach; even the hem of their clothes was forever out of reach.

_{If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.}Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.

If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

_{Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.}
C’mon, you didn’t need to make your disdain so damn obvious?!

Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.

_{{Not interested in a thing like me…?}}“Pfft!”

Not interested in a thing like me…?

_{{C’mon, you didn’t need to make your disdain so damn obvious?!}}“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”

C’mon, you didn’t need to make your disdain so damn obvious?!

_{{Not interested in a thing like me…?}}Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun

Not interested in a thing like me…?

_{That man’s obsession with Qin Mo’s attitude towards him, just as he had with Qin Mo’s mother, made Qin Zhen suspect that the only one with mental issues was Qin Hongjun. His compulsion to emphasise his status as a father added more evidence to that claim, given that he has never once done a thing a father was supposed to do.}
You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!

That man’s obsession with Qin Mo’s attitude towards him, just as he had with Qin Mo’s mother, made Qin Zhen suspect that the only one with mental issues was Qin Hongjun. His compulsion to emphasise his status as a father added more evidence to that claim, given that he has never once done a thing a father was supposed to do.

_{Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.}Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?

Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.

_{But knowing most couldn’t stomach all the events at that school, he minded his words to not speak so crassly—and also omitted the part where he tried to beat Qin Mo and got his own behind handed to him instead. But even with such subtlety, he saw the woman’s face grow darker with each word he spoke.}
While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface. I know I’m not exactly a looker, but not everything is about looks. I actually fancy myself to be a bit like stinky tofu. Smell-wise, it’s not great, but the taste is out of this world! Actually, my talents cover both inside the kitchen and out—even in the bedroom—”

But knowing most couldn’t stomach all the events at that school, he minded his words to not speak so crassly—and also omitted the part where he tried to beat Qin Mo and got his own behind handed to him instead. But even with such subtlety, he saw the woman’s face grow darker with each word he spoke. At first, her contorted features were just unsightly, but they soon became reminiscent of the calm before a storm—one that was raging.

_{The smile currently pointed his way made Jiang Shao’s back radiate a shiver. That big sister of Qin Mo’s was far more imposing than any man. Although that woman had eyes similar to Qin Mo’s, her arched brows, when combined with her narrowed gaze, made everyone beneath them feel like prey. Then, when added to her tone, it made Jiang Shao’s hair stand on end.}“Wait a minute!” the other woman shouted the second the inheritance was mentioned, but quickly softened her tone as she continued. “You— Child, um… Hongjun just returned home, so why don't you discuss this with him?” The sound of rustling fabric was distinct over the line. There was little doubt that the avoidant uncle was still residing in that woman’s nest, unable to come out.

The smile currently pointed his way made Jiang Shao’s back radiate a shiver. That big sister of Qin Mo’s was far more imposing than any man. Although that woman had eyes similar to Qin Mo’s, her arched brows, when combined with her narrowed gaze, made everyone beneath them feel like prey. Then, when added to her tone, it made Jiang Shao’s hair stand on end.

_{But that man’s attachment to Su Wen still left her at a loss. In terms of beauty, she was far from comparable to Qin Mo’s mother, and in terms of demeanour, the difference was akin to night and day.}Jiang Shao was left stunned. Never did he expect such a response from a person like Qin Zhen; she looked far from the type that pinched pennies. So it took more than a few turns of the gears in his head before he replied with a broad smile, “My apologies, Qin-jie, but I don’t have so much as a penny on me right now. But if you insist, I suppose I could maybe… pay you back with my body?”

_{“I’m afraid Hongjun is not currently by my side, ZhenZhen…” After hesitating momentarily, the other woman replied in that same pleasant tone. “You—”}Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

“I’m afraid Hongjun is not currently by my side, ZhenZhen…” After hesitating momentarily, the other woman replied in that same pleasant tone. “You—”

_{Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.}Jiang Shao was left stunned. Never did he expect such a response from a person like Qin Zhen; she looked far from the type that pinched pennies. So it took more than a few turns of the gears in his head before he replied with a broad smile, “My apologies, Qin-jie, but I don’t have so much as a penny on me right now. But if you insist, I suppose I could maybe… pay you back with my body?”

Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.

_{Qin Zhen has always been fearsome despite her age. That inheritance left in her hands would be split evenly with Qin Mo the moment he reaches adulthood. As for Qin Hongjun, she would never let him snatch so much as a cent.}
Qin Zhen lifted her gaze once more, amused by the boy so shamelessly trying to sell himself; his flapping lips produced mists of spittle shooting her way. He was amusing, indeed. “Knock it off already. I have little interest in things like you. Now tell me about that school.”

Qin Zhen has always been fearsome despite her age. That inheritance left in her hands would be split evenly with Qin Mo the moment he reaches adulthood. As for Qin Hongjun, she would never let him snatch so much as a cent.

_{{Not interested in a thing like me…?}}N/A

Not interested in a thing like me…?

_{{Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.}}“Listen here, Qin Zhen!” Just the mention of his son threw the man into a frenzy. “As your uncle, I watched you grow up. I’m basically an elder of this family! So why are you always sticking your nose in the family affairs of an elder of yours, huh?”

Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

_{“If that is the case,” the receptionist maintained her polite smile, “we can leave him a message, so may I ask your surname?”}
Not interested in a thing like me…?

“If that is the case,” the receptionist maintained her polite smile, “we can leave him a message, so may I ask your surname?”

_{After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”}Qin Zhen has always been fearsome despite her age. That inheritance left in her hands would be split evenly with Qin Mo the moment he reaches adulthood. As for Qin Hongjun, she would never let him snatch so much as a cent.

After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

_{“Okay, Qin-{jie}. I’ll be taking my leave, then.” Seeing the woman had no time to deal with him, Jiang Shao took the hint and left.}Qin Zhen has always been fearsome despite her age. That inheritance left in her hands would be split evenly with Qin Mo the moment he reaches adulthood. As for Qin Hongjun, she would never let him snatch so much as a cent.

“Okay, Qin-jie. I’ll be taking my leave, then.” Seeing the woman had no time to deal with him, Jiang Shao took the hint and left.

_{The curious reaction on her younger cousin’s face when that person was mentioned earlier flashed in Qin Zhen’s mind, her understanding of it growing somewhat. Not drawing attention to that matter, she cоcked a brow and stared at Jiang Shao.}
The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

The curious reaction on her younger cousin’s face when that person was mentioned earlier flashed in Qin Zhen’s mind, her understanding of it growing somewhat. Not drawing attention to that matter, she cоcked a brow and stared at Jiang Shao. “Hey, have you ever bullied Qin Mo?” Despite Jiang Shao's efforts to obfuscate, it was clear as day that he was the type to cause trouble in a dorm. No matter where she looked, nothing about him didn’t read danger.

_{If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.}It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

_{Qin Zhen remained silent, allowing the man to roar to his heart’s content. She could even hear the light coaxing from the woman on the other end of the line. Yet she lost all interest in even mocking him, as this was typical of the many conversations they had had.}“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-jie money, don’t I…”

_{“Regardless of whether you knew the kind of place that school was or not, the fact remains that you caused harm to Qin Mo, and as such, you are unfit to be his father. You can either agree to allow Qin Mo to stay at Grandpa’s of your own volition, or I will procure a lawyer and file for custody of him myself.}“So thaat’s…” Her expression made Jiang Shao stammer, “I mean, that’s probably everything.” After he was done, he added in a somewhat comforting tone, "Actually, because Shen-ge was there protecting Master Qin, he didn’t suffer all that much. For one, he only had to do half of the daily training. Plus, he was much stronger than the rest of us in…”

“Regardless of whether you knew the kind of place that school was or not, the fact remains that you caused harm to Qin Mo, and as such, you are unfit to be his father. You can either agree to allow Qin Mo to stay at Grandpa’s of your own volition, or I will procure a lawyer and file for custody of him myself. If you complain to my mother, I will not concede this time around. So you can either give me custody of Qin Mo, or I will take it myself.”

_{Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.}Having been lost in thought for a while, Qin Zhen looked up to see that it was already noon. She was planning to head out since she promised to buy Qin Mo a phone, so she went to get herself ready. As soon as she got down to the lobby, she noticed a man at the front desk asking, “May I ask which room a Mr Shen Zhuoyun is staying in?”

Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.

_{“So thaat’s…” Her expression made Jiang Shao stammer, “I mean, that’s probably everything.” After he was done, he added in a somewhat comforting tone, "Actually, because Shen-ge was there protecting Master Qin, he didn’t suffer all that much. For one, he only had to do half of the daily training. Plus, he was much stronger than the rest of us in…”}
But knowing most couldn’t stomach all the events at that school, he minded his words to not speak so crassly—and also omitted the part where he tried to beat Qin Mo and got his own behind handed to him instead. But even with such subtlety, he saw the woman’s face grow darker with each word he spoke. At first, her contorted features were just unsightly, but they soon became reminiscent of the calm before a storm—one that was raging.

“So thaat’s…” Her expression made Jiang Shao stammer, “I mean, that’s probably everything.” After he was done, he added in a somewhat comforting tone, "Actually, because Shen-ge was there protecting Master Qin, he didn’t suffer all that much. For one, he only had to do half of the daily training. Plus, he was much stronger than the rest of us in…”

_{At the request, the receptionist made a call, then answered in a polite manner, “I’m sorry, sir. It seems Mr Shen Zhuoyun is currently unavailable, and I’m afraid it’s against our policy to disclose the room without the guest’s consent.”}“My goodness, uncle. What incredible hearing you possess to catch on to what I said as soon as you returned.” Indifference, with the occasional mocking retort, has always been Qin Zhen’s way of addressing that man, who seemed oblivious to her insults unless they were outright. When she did speak harshly, that man would go whining to his older sister. The reason for that is the inheritance left by Qin Zhen’s grandmother. Half went to Grandfather Qin, and the other half was left to Qin Zhen. But even so, that man had been eyeing the property left to Qin Zhen, always scheming of ways to snatch it from her hands.

At the request, the receptionist made a call, then answered in a polite manner, “I’m sorry, sir. It seems Mr Shen Zhuoyun is currently unavailable, and I’m afraid it’s against our policy to disclose the room without the guest’s consent.”

_{“It's Qin Zhen.” She cut the speaker off, her voice carrying a chill. “Tell Qin Hongjun to answer his phone.”}But that man’s attachment to Su Wen still left her at a loss. In terms of beauty, she was far from comparable to Qin Mo’s mother, and in terms of demeanour, the difference was akin to night and day. Yet she seemed to hold Qin Hongjun in a death grip. Perhaps she was disturbingly adept at hiding her true intentions by acting meek, and as a result had that man so bound that he was eating out of the palm of her hand.

“It's Qin Zhen.” She cut the speaker off, her voice carrying a chill. “Tell Qin Hongjun to answer his phone.”

_{{Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.}}“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.

Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

_{You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!}
“So thaat’s…” Her expression made Jiang Shao stammer, “I mean, that’s probably everything.” After he was done, he added in a somewhat comforting tone, "Actually, because Shen-ge was there protecting Master Qin, he didn’t suffer all that much. For one, he only had to do half of the daily training. Plus, he was much stronger than the rest of us in…”

You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!

The old woman knew neither her son nor daughter could be trusted, but her grandson and granddaughter were good kids, and she wished to leave something to them both. So she went past her own children and left it to the one who was an adult.

_{“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”}After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

_{“Listen here, Qin Zhen!” Just the mention of his son threw the man into a frenzy. “As your uncle, I watched you grow up. I’m basically an elder of this family! So why are you always sticking your nose in the family affairs of an elder of yours, huh?”}Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.

_{“I did not call to argue with you.” Qin Zhen continued calmly after that man was done with his fit. “If you dislike Qin Mo that much, just leave him to Grandpa and me. We’ll take care of him. You can’t keep using his mother’s death as an excuse to mistreat him.”}
Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?

“I did not call to argue with you.” Qin Zhen continued calmly after that man was done with his fit. “If you dislike Qin Mo that much, just leave him to Grandpa and me. We’ll take care of him. You can’t keep using his mother’s death as an excuse to mistreat him.”

_N/A“Oh, that? Whether I want to talk about it or not depends on my mood.” Qin Zhen gave no respect to this elder in name only. “So how about we discuss Qin Mo’s custody issue instead?”

N/A

_{It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.}Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”

It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

_{“Okay, Qin-jie. I’ll be taking my leave, then.” Seeing the woman had no time to deal with him, Jiang Shao took the hint and left.}
The curious reaction on her younger cousin’s face when that person was mentioned earlier flashed in Qin Zhen’s mind, her understanding of it growing somewhat. Not drawing attention to that matter, she cоcked a brow and stared at Jiang Shao. “Hey, have you ever bullied Qin Mo?” Despite Jiang Shao's efforts to obfuscate, it was clear as day that he was the type to cause trouble in a dorm. No matter where she looked, nothing about him didn’t read danger.

“Okay, Qin-jie. I’ll be taking my leave, then.” Seeing the woman had no time to deal with him, Jiang Shao took the hint and left.

_{“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-{jie} money, don’t I…”}The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-jie money, don’t I…”

_{“Wait a minute!” the other woman shouted the second the inheritance was mentioned, but quickly softened her tone as she continued. “You— Child, um… Hongjun just returned home, so why don't you discuss this with him?” The sound of rustling fabric was distinct over the line. There was little doubt that the avoidant uncle was still residing in that woman’s nest, unable to come out.}“My name is Qin Zhen. Don’t address me as you please.” She scoffed. “And since he’s not there, I guess he has no intention to discuss my grandmother’s inheritance, either. I’m quite busy myself, after all.”

_{“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”}
“No—of course not!” Jiang Shao had long mastered the art of lying with his eyes wide open; he was just short of swearing to the heavens. “Besides, Shen-ge always kept him close, so how could I dare touch him? You understand, right?”

“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

_{The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.}“So thaat’s…” Her expression made Jiang Shao stammer, “I mean, that’s probably everything.” After he was done, he added in a somewhat comforting tone, "Actually, because Shen-ge was there protecting Master Qin, he didn’t suffer all that much. For one, he only had to do half of the daily training. Plus, he was much stronger than the rest of us in…”

The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

_{“It's Qin Zhen.” She cut the speaker off, her voice carrying a chill. “Tell Qin Hongjun to answer his phone.”}
“Good.” Qin Zhen replied with a scoff. “It’s a good thing that you didn’t.”

“It's Qin Zhen.” She cut the speaker off, her voice carrying a chill. “Tell Qin Hongjun to answer his phone.”

_{Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun}“It’s... It’s Chen.” The man stated after some hesitation. After speaking, he hurried off without saying anything more, leaving the receptionist confused.

Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun

_{Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?}
The smile currently pointed his way made Jiang Shao’s back radiate a shiver. That big sister of Qin Mo’s was far more imposing than any man. Although that woman had eyes similar to Qin Mo’s, her arched brows, when combined with her narrowed gaze, made everyone beneath them feel like prey. Then, when added to her tone, it made Jiang Shao’s hair stand on end.

Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?

_{The curious reaction on her younger cousin’s face when that person was mentioned earlier flashed in Qin Zhen’s mind, her understanding of it growing somewhat. Not drawing attention to that matter, she cоcked a brow and stared at Jiang Shao.}“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-jie money, don’t I…”

_{{Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.}}The old woman knew neither her son nor daughter could be trusted, but her grandson and granddaughter were good kids, and she wished to leave something to them both. So she went past her own children and left it to the one who was an adult.

Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

_N/AOh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?

N/A

_{“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”}
“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.

“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”

_{“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.}“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.

_{If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.}
“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-jie money, don’t I…”

If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

_{If there was one thing Jiang Shao always was, it was tactful. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun, through pure benevolence alone, had brought him out of that hellish place, but as someone who couldn’t be called a friend nor family, he could not keep relying on their graciousness.}After nodding curtly, Qin Zhen’s gaze lingered on the departing Jiang Shao, her grip on her tablet tіghtening once that boy was out the door. Not long afterwards, she pulled out her phone and began dialling a string of numbers.

If there was one thing Jiang Shao always was, it was tactful. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun, through pure benevolence alone, had brought him out of that hellish place, but as someone who couldn’t be called a friend nor family, he could not keep relying on their graciousness. Besides, he was not so hapless as to keep overstaying his welcome. He had quite a few rabble-rousers on the outside he could contact to make a quick buck and eat his fill. So, as the start of the second day rolled in, he made his way to Qin Mo to bid his farewells.

_{Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”}
“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.

Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”

_{While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface.}“Good.” Qin Zhen replied with a scoff. “It’s a good thing that you didn’t.”

While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface. I know I’m not exactly a looker, but not everything is about looks. I actually fancy myself to be a bit like stinky tofu. Smell-wise, it’s not great, but the taste is out of this world! Actually, my talents cover both inside the kitchen and out—even in the bedroom—”

_{“If you don’t see it fit to treat Qin Mo as your son, then I’ll make sure to treat him as my younger brother.” Unlike that man, Qin Zhen remained calm as she spoke. “So did you send Qin Mo to that school to die?”}Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

_{If there was one thing Jiang Shao always was, it was tactful. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun, through pure benevolence alone, had brought him out of that hellish place, but as someone who couldn’t be called a friend nor family, he could not keep relying on their graciousness.}
“Okay, Qin-jie. I’ll be taking my leave, then.” Seeing the woman had no time to deal with him, Jiang Shao took the hint and left.

_{The old woman knew neither her son nor daughter could be trusted, but her grandson and granddaughter were good kids, and she wished to leave something to them both. So she went past her own children and left it to the one who was an adult.}“My goodness, uncle. What incredible hearing you possess to catch on to what I said as soon as you returned.” Indifference, with the occasional mocking retort, has always been Qin Zhen’s way of addressing that man, who seemed oblivious to her insults unless they were outright. When she did speak harshly, that man would go whining to his older sister. The reason for that is the inheritance left by Qin Zhen’s grandmother. Half went to Grandfather Qin, and the other half was left to Qin Zhen. But even so, that man had been eyeing the property left to Qin Zhen, always scheming of ways to snatch it from her hands.

_{Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.}After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.

_{A busy tone sounded on her first attempt, then her second, third… and who knows how many after that. When she tried again, after hanging up, the busy tone was replaced with the message: “The number you have dialled is turned off…”}
After nodding curtly, Qin Zhen’s gaze lingered on the departing Jiang Shao, her grip on her tablet tіghtening once that boy was out the door. Not long afterwards, she pulled out her phone and began dialling a string of numbers.

A busy tone sounded on her first attempt, then her second, third… and who knows how many after that. When she tried again, after hanging up, the busy tone was replaced with the message: “The number you have dialled is turned off…”

_{“If that is the case,” the receptionist maintained her polite smile, “we can leave him a message, so may I ask your surname?”}The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

“If that is the case,” the receptionist maintained her polite smile, “we can leave him a message, so may I ask your surname?”

_{“Wait a minute!” the other woman shouted the second the inheritance was mentioned, but quickly softened her tone as she continued. “You— Child, um… Hongjun just returned home, so why don't you discuss this with him?” The sound of rustling fabric was distinct over the line. There was little doubt that the avoidant uncle was still residing in that woman’s nest, unable to come out.}
A busy tone sounded on her first attempt, then her second, third… and who knows how many after that. When she tried again, after hanging up, the busy tone was replaced with the message: “The number you have dialled is turned off…”

_{“My name is Qin Zhen. Don’t address me as you please.” She scoffed. “And since he’s not there, I guess he has no intention to discuss my grandmother’s inheritance, either. I’m quite busy myself, after all.”}
Seeing this, Qin Zhen scrolled to find a number listed under anonymous, dialling it as soon as it was spotted. It rang a few times, taking a good while before it was answered, a gentle voice sounding from the other end. “Hello, may I—”

_{“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”}C’mon, you didn’t need to make your disdain so damn obvious?!

“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”

_{Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day.}
“It's Qin Zhen.” She cut the speaker off, her voice carrying a chill. “Tell Qin Hongjun to answer his phone.”

_{“I’m afraid Hongjun is not currently by my side, ZhenZhen…” After hesitating momentarily, the other woman replied in that same pleasant tone. “You—”}It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

“I’m afraid Hongjun is not currently by my side, ZhenZhen…” After hesitating momentarily, the other woman replied in that same pleasant tone. “You—”

_{Done with his farewells, he now made his way with Qin Zhen. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun had agreed to bring him out ahead of time, but to Qin Zhen, he was nothing but a hitchhiker, so it was only right that he thank that woman for her kindness and understanding.}Qin Zhen lifted her gaze once more, amused by the boy so shamelessly trying to sell himself; his flapping lips produced mists of spittle shooting her way. He was amusing, indeed. “Knock it off already. I have little interest in things like you. Now tell me about that school.”

_{It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.}“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”

It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

_{“No—of course not!” Jiang Shao had long mastered the art of lying with his eyes wide open; he was just short of swearing to the heavens. “Besides, Shen-{ge} always kept him close, so how could I dare touch him? You understand, right?”}Is a domineering CEO seriously falling for me?!

“No—of course not!” Jiang Shao had long mastered the art of lying with his eyes wide open; he was just short of swearing to the heavens. “Besides, Shen-ge always kept him close, so how could I dare touch him? You understand, right?”

_{Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun}
“I’m afraid Hongjun is not currently by my side, ZhenZhen…” After hesitating momentarily, the other woman replied in that same pleasant tone. “You—”

Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun

_{But knowing most couldn’t stomach all the events at that school, he minded his words to not speak so crassly—and also omitted the part where he tried to beat Qin Mo and got his own behind handed to him instead. But even with such subtlety, he saw the woman’s face grow darker with each word he spoke.}Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day. The only reason his small business was doing as well as it did was solely due to the extensive sphere of influence and support of the Qin family itself. Yet, despite this, the man’s avarice and lasciviousness knew so few bounds that even the other half of his mother’s inheritance couldn’t leave his sight.

_{{Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.}}Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun

Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

_{“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.}While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface. I know I’m not exactly a looker, but not everything is about looks. I actually fancy myself to be a bit like stinky tofu. Smell-wise, it’s not great, but the taste is out of this world! Actually, my talents cover both inside the kitchen and out—even in the bedroom—”

“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.

_{After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”}If there was one thing Jiang Shao always was, it was tactful. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun, through pure benevolence alone, had brought him out of that hellish place, but as someone who couldn’t be called a friend nor family, he could not keep relying on their graciousness. Besides, he was not so hapless as to keep overstaying his welcome. He had quite a few rabble-rousers on the outside he could contact to make a quick buck and eat his fill. So, as the start of the second day rolled in, he made his way to Qin Mo to bid his farewells.

After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

_{“Mistreat him? I mistreated him?” Qin Hongjun wanted to curse her when he heard this. “I was the one—” But Qin Zhen refused to give him the chance.}
“My name is Qin Zhen. Don’t address me as you please.” She scoffed. “And since he’s not there, I guess he has no intention to discuss my grandmother’s inheritance, either. I’m quite busy myself, after all.”

“Mistreat him? I mistreated him?” Qin Hongjun wanted to curse her when he heard this. “I was the one—” But Qin Zhen refused to give him the chance.

_{“{Pfft!}”}It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

“Pfft!”

_{“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.}
“Wait a minute!” the other woman shouted the second the inheritance was mentioned, but quickly softened her tone as she continued. “You— Child, um… Hongjun just returned home, so why don't you discuss this with him?” The sound of rustling fabric was distinct over the line. There was little doubt that the avoidant uncle was still residing in that woman’s nest, unable to come out.

“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.

He never so much as stopped to think why his own mother would entrust her wealth to the generation after him. She knew her son was so incapable that leaving it to him would result in all of it being lost. She also knew that if she left it to Qin Mo, the greedy man she birthed would snatch it from his own son’s hands.

_{“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”}“Okay, Qin-jie. I’ll be taking my leave, then.” Seeing the woman had no time to deal with him, Jiang Shao took the hint and left.

_{{Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?}}“I’m afraid Hongjun is not currently by my side, ZhenZhen…” After hesitating momentarily, the other woman replied in that same pleasant tone. “You—”

Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?

_{He never so much as stopped to think why his own mother would entrust her wealth to the generation after him. She knew her son was so incapable that leaving it to him would result in all of it being lost. She also knew that if she left it to Qin Mo, the greedy man she birthed would snatch it from his own son’s hands.}“My goodness, uncle. What incredible hearing you possess to catch on to what I said as soon as you returned.” Indifference, with the occasional mocking retort, has always been Qin Zhen’s way of addressing that man, who seemed oblivious to her insults unless they were outright. When she did speak harshly, that man would go whining to his older sister. The reason for that is the inheritance left by Qin Zhen’s grandmother. Half went to Grandfather Qin, and the other half was left to Qin Zhen. But even so, that man had been eyeing the property left to Qin Zhen, always scheming of ways to snatch it from her hands.

_{{Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?}}“I’m afraid Hongjun is not currently by my side, ZhenZhen…” After hesitating momentarily, the other woman replied in that same pleasant tone. “You—”

Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?

_{“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.}
“My goodness, uncle. What incredible hearing you possess to catch on to what I said as soon as you returned.” Indifference, with the occasional mocking retort, has always been Qin Zhen’s way of addressing that man, who seemed oblivious to her insults unless they were outright. When she did speak harshly, that man would go whining to his older sister. The reason for that is the inheritance left by Qin Zhen’s grandmother. Half went to Grandfather Qin, and the other half was left to Qin Zhen. But even so, that man had been eyeing the property left to Qin Zhen, always scheming of ways to snatch it from her hands.

“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.

_{“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”}N/A

“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

_{It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.}
Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.

It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

_{{Is a domineering CEO seriously falling for me?!}}If there was one thing Jiang Shao always was, it was tactful. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun, through pure benevolence alone, had brought him out of that hellish place, but as someone who couldn’t be called a friend nor family, he could not keep relying on their graciousness. Besides, he was not so hapless as to keep overstaying his welcome. He had quite a few rabble-rousers on the outside he could contact to make a quick buck and eat his fill. So, as the start of the second day rolled in, he made his way to Qin Mo to bid his farewells.

Is a domineering CEO seriously falling for me?!

_N/A
“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

N/A

_{“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”}“You’re leaving?” Qin Zhen asked indifferently while her focus remained on the American show playing on her tablet, not sparing him so much as a glance. “So after eating what’s mine and using what’s mine, you plan on dusting off your behind and leaving just like that? Do I look like a sυcker to you?”

_{{Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?}}He never so much as stopped to think why his own mother would entrust her wealth to the generation after him. She knew her son was so incapable that leaving it to him would result in all of it being lost. She also knew that if she left it to Qin Mo, the greedy man she birthed would snatch it from his own son’s hands.

Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?

_{Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?}
“Oh, that? Whether I want to talk about it or not depends on my mood.” Qin Zhen gave no respect to this elder in name only. “So how about we discuss Qin Mo’s custody issue instead?”

Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?

_{“Good.” Qin Zhen replied with a scoff. “It’s a good thing that you didn’t.”}Qin Zhen remained silent, allowing the man to roar to his heart’s content. She could even hear the light coaxing from the woman on the other end of the line. Yet she lost all interest in even mocking him, as this was typical of the many conversations they had had.

“Good.” Qin Zhen replied with a scoff. “It’s a good thing that you didn’t.”

_{“Regardless of whether you knew the kind of place that school was or not, the fact remains that you caused harm to Qin Mo, and as such, you are unfit to be his father. You can either agree to allow Qin Mo to stay at Grandpa’s of your own volition, or I will procure a lawyer and file for custody of him myself.}
“Listen here, Qin Zhen!” Just the mention of his son threw the man into a frenzy. “As your uncle, I watched you grow up. I’m basically an elder of this family! So why are you always sticking your nose in the family affairs of an elder of yours, huh?”

_{“Listen here, Qin Zhen!” Just the mention of his son threw the man into a frenzy. “As your uncle, I watched you grow up. I’m basically an elder of this family! So why are you always sticking your nose in the family affairs of an elder of yours, huh?”}The smile currently pointed his way made Jiang Shao’s back radiate a shiver. That big sister of Qin Mo’s was far more imposing than any man. Although that woman had eyes similar to Qin Mo’s, her arched brows, when combined with her narrowed gaze, made everyone beneath them feel like prey. Then, when added to her tone, it made Jiang Shao’s hair stand on end.

_{While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface.}Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

_{“My goodness, uncle. What incredible hearing you possess to catch on to what I said as soon as you returned.}
“If you don’t see it fit to treat Qin Mo as your son, then I’ll make sure to treat him as my younger brother.” Unlike that man, Qin Zhen remained calm as she spoke. “So did you send Qin Mo to that school to die?”

“My goodness, uncle. What incredible hearing you possess to catch on to what I said as soon as you returned.” Indifference, with the occasional mocking retort, has always been Qin Zhen’s way of addressing that man, who seemed oblivious to her insults unless they were outright. When she did speak harshly, that man would go whining to his older sister. The reason for that is the inheritance left by Qin Zhen’s grandmother. Half went to Grandfather Qin, and the other half was left to Qin Zhen. But even so, that man had been eyeing the property left to Qin Zhen, always scheming of ways to snatch it from her hands.

_{“{Pfft!}”}If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

“Pfft!”

_{After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”}
“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”

After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

_{“Oh, that? Whether I want to talk about it or not depends on my mood.” Qin Zhen gave no respect to this elder in name only. “So how about we discuss Qin Mo’s custody issue instead?”}Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?

“Oh, that? Whether I want to talk about it or not depends on my mood.” Qin Zhen gave no respect to this elder in name only. “So how about we discuss Qin Mo’s custody issue instead?”

_{Qin Zhen lifted her gaze once more, amused by the boy so shamelessly trying to sell himself; his flapping lips produced mists of spittle shooting her way. He was amusing, indeed. “Knock it off already. I have little interest in things like you. Now tell me about that school.”}
Qin Zhen remained silent, allowing the man to roar to his heart’s content. She could even hear the light coaxing from the woman on the other end of the line. Yet she lost all interest in even mocking him, as this was typical of the many conversations they had had.

_{Done with his farewells, he now made his way with Qin Zhen. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun had agreed to bring him out ahead of time, but to Qin Zhen, he was nothing but a hitchhiker, so it was only right that he thank that woman for her kindness and understanding.}A busy tone sounded on her first attempt, then her second, third… and who knows how many after that. When she tried again, after hanging up, the busy tone was replaced with the message: “The number you have dialled is turned off…”

_{“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-{jie} money, don’t I…”}N/A

“No need for thanks.” Jiang Shao chuckled nervously. “All I did was say a little. Anyway, I still owe Qin-jie money, don’t I…”

_{Done with his farewells, he now made his way with Qin Zhen. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun had agreed to bring him out ahead of time, but to Qin Zhen, he was nothing but a hitchhiker, so it was only right that he thank that woman for her kindness and understanding.}
That man’s obsession with Qin Mo’s attitude towards him, just as he had with Qin Mo’s mother, made Qin Zhen suspect that the only one with mental issues was Qin Hongjun. His compulsion to emphasise his status as a father added more evidence to that claim, given that he has never once done a thing a father was supposed to do.

_{The old woman knew neither her son nor daughter could be trusted, but her grandson and granddaughter were good kids, and she wished to leave something to them both. So she went past her own children and left it to the one who was an adult.}“Listen here, Qin Zhen!” Just the mention of his son threw the man into a frenzy. “As your uncle, I watched you grow up. I’m basically an elder of this family! So why are you always sticking your nose in the family affairs of an elder of yours, huh?”

_{“No—of course not!” Jiang Shao had long mastered the art of lying with his eyes wide open; he was just short of swearing to the heavens. “Besides, Shen-ge always kept him close, so how could I dare touch him? You understand, right?”}
But that man’s attachment to Su Wen still left her at a loss. In terms of beauty, she was far from comparable to Qin Mo’s mother, and in terms of demeanour, the difference was akin to night and day. Yet she seemed to hold Qin Hongjun in a death grip. Perhaps she was disturbingly adept at hiding her true intentions by acting meek, and as a result had that man so bound that he was eating out of the palm of her hand.

_{Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.}Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?

Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

_{{Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?}}“It’s... It’s Chen.” The man stated after some hesitation. After speaking, he hurried off without saying anything more, leaving the receptionist confused.

Qin Mo’s big sis couldn’t really be interested in me, could she?

_{The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.}
“I did not call to argue with you.” Qin Zhen continued calmly after that man was done with his fit. “If you dislike Qin Mo that much, just leave him to Grandpa and me. We’ll take care of him. You can’t keep using his mother’s death as an excuse to mistreat him.”

The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

_{{You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!}}While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface. I know I’m not exactly a looker, but not everything is about looks. I actually fancy myself to be a bit like stinky tofu. Smell-wise, it’s not great, but the taste is out of this world! Actually, my talents cover both inside the kitchen and out—even in the bedroom—”

You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!

_{“If that is the case,” the receptionist maintained her polite smile, “we can leave him a message, so may I ask your surname?”}Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.

“If that is the case,” the receptionist maintained her polite smile, “we can leave him a message, so may I ask your surname?”

_{Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?}
“Mistreat him? I mistreated him?” Qin Hongjun wanted to curse her when he heard this. “I was the one—” But Qin Zhen refused to give him the chance.

Oh my god, does this mean I’m going to get lucky~?

_{“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”}Qin Zhen lifted her gaze once more, amused by the boy so shamelessly trying to sell himself; his flapping lips produced mists of spittle shooting her way. He was amusing, indeed. “Knock it off already. I have little interest in things like you. Now tell me about that school.”

“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

_{If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.}While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface. I know I’m not exactly a looker, but not everything is about looks. I actually fancy myself to be a bit like stinky tofu. Smell-wise, it’s not great, but the taste is out of this world! Actually, my talents cover both inside the kitchen and out—even in the bedroom—”

If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

_{Jiang Shao was left stunned. Never did he expect such a response from a person like Qin Zhen; she looked far from the type that pinched pennies. So it took more than a few turns of the gears in his head before he replied with a broad smile, “My apologies, Qin-jie, but I don’t have so much as a penny on me right now. But if you insist, I suppose I could maybe… pay you back with my body?”}
“Regardless of whether you knew the kind of place that school was or not, the fact remains that you caused harm to Qin Mo, and as such, you are unfit to be his father. You can either agree to allow Qin Mo to stay at Grandpa’s of your own volition, or I will procure a lawyer and file for custody of him myself. If you complain to my mother, I will not concede this time around. So you can either give me custody of Qin Mo, or I will take it myself.”

_{“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”}But that woman’s reaction upon their meeting was completely contrary to his expectations.

“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”

_{At the request, the receptionist made a call, then answered in a polite manner, “I’m sorry, sir. It seems Mr Shen Zhuoyun is currently unavailable, and I’m afraid it’s against our policy to disclose the room without the guest’s consent.”}
After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

_{Done with his farewells, he now made his way with Qin Zhen. Qin Mo and Shen Zhuoyun had agreed to bring him out ahead of time, but to Qin Zhen, he was nothing but a hitchhiker, so it was only right that he thank that woman for her kindness and understanding.}“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

_{After nodding curtly, Qin Zhen’s gaze lingered on the departing Jiang Shao, her grip on her tablet tіghtening once that boy was out the door. Not long afterwards, she pulled out her phone and began dialling a string of numbers.}
If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

_{“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.}He never so much as stopped to think why his own mother would entrust her wealth to the generation after him. She knew her son was so incapable that leaving it to him would result in all of it being lost. She also knew that if she left it to Qin Mo, the greedy man she birthed would snatch it from his own son’s hands.

“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.

_{Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.}
Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day. The only reason his small business was doing as well as it did was solely due to the extensive sphere of influence and support of the Qin family itself. Yet, despite this, the man’s avarice and lasciviousness knew so few bounds that even the other half of his mother’s inheritance couldn’t leave his sight.

Unfortunately for him, for Qin Zhen, whatever entered her grasp, she would never allow it to be taken, not by anyone.

_{The old woman knew neither her son nor daughter could be trusted, but her grandson and granddaughter were good kids, and she wished to leave something to them both. So she went past her own children and left it to the one who was an adult.}
He never so much as stopped to think why his own mother would entrust her wealth to the generation after him. She knew her son was so incapable that leaving it to him would result in all of it being lost. She also knew that if she left it to Qin Mo, the greedy man she birthed would snatch it from his own son’s hands.

_{At the request, the receptionist made a call, then answered in a polite manner, “I’m sorry, sir. It seems Mr Shen Zhuoyun is currently unavailable, and I’m afraid it’s against our policy to disclose the room without the guest’s consent.”}After saying her piece, Qin Zhen ended the call, but before her finger touched the button, she heard the fading voice from the other end curse, “Little bitch.”

_{Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.}
The old woman knew neither her son nor daughter could be trusted, but her grandson and granddaughter were good kids, and she wished to leave something to them both. So she went past her own children and left it to the one who was an adult.

Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

_{Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.}“No—of course not!” Jiang Shao had long mastered the art of lying with his eyes wide open; he was just short of swearing to the heavens. “Besides, Shen-ge always kept him close, so how could I dare touch him? You understand, right?”

Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.

_{The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.}But knowing most couldn’t stomach all the events at that school, he minded his words to not speak so crassly—and also omitted the part where he tried to beat Qin Mo and got his own behind handed to him instead. But even with such subtlety, he saw the woman’s face grow darker with each word he spoke. At first, her contorted features were just unsightly, but they soon became reminiscent of the calm before a storm—one that was raging.

The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

_{The smile currently pointed his way made Jiang Shao’s back radiate a shiver. That big sister of Qin Mo’s was far more imposing than any man. Although that woman had eyes similar to Qin Mo’s, her arched brows, when combined with her narrowed gaze, made everyone beneath them feel like prey. Then, when added to her tone, it made Jiang Shao’s hair stand on end.}“My goodness, uncle. What incredible hearing you possess to catch on to what I said as soon as you returned.” Indifference, with the occasional mocking retort, has always been Qin Zhen’s way of addressing that man, who seemed oblivious to her insults unless they were outright. When she did speak harshly, that man would go whining to his older sister. The reason for that is the inheritance left by Qin Zhen’s grandmother. Half went to Grandfather Qin, and the other half was left to Qin Zhen. But even so, that man had been eyeing the property left to Qin Zhen, always scheming of ways to snatch it from her hands.

_{But that man’s attachment to Su Wen still left her at a loss. In terms of beauty, she was far from comparable to Qin Mo’s mother, and in terms of demeanour, the difference was akin to night and day.}
Qin Zhen has always been fearsome despite her age. That inheritance left in her hands would be split evenly with Qin Mo the moment he reaches adulthood. As for Qin Hongjun, she would never let him snatch so much as a cent.

_{But that woman’s reaction upon their meeting was completely contrary to his expectations.}C’mon, you didn’t need to make your disdain so damn obvious?!

But that woman’s reaction upon their meeting was completely contrary to his expectations.

“What? What are you talking about?” Qin Hongjun sounded irritated, unable to speak without bringing up the same old topic. “Qin Zhen, you said you called about the inheritance—”

_{Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.}At the request, the receptionist made a call, then answered in a polite manner, “I’m sorry, sir. It seems Mr Shen Zhuoyun is currently unavailable, and I’m afraid it’s against our policy to disclose the room without the guest’s consent.”

Qin Zhen couldn’t help but let out a curt laugh, her head again lowering to the show on her screen.

_{The smile currently pointed his way made Jiang Shao’s back radiate a shiver. That big sister of Qin Mo’s was far more imposing than any man. Although that woman had eyes similar to Qin Mo’s, her arched brows, when combined with her narrowed gaze, made everyone beneath them feel like prey. Then, when added to her tone, it made Jiang Shao’s hair stand on end.}
Having been lost in thought for a while, Qin Zhen looked up to see that it was already noon. She was planning to head out since she promised to buy Qin Mo a phone, so she went to get herself ready. As soon as she got down to the lobby, she noticed a man at the front desk asking, “May I ask which room a Mr Shen Zhuoyun is staying in?”

_{{You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!}}“Regardless of whether you knew the kind of place that school was or not, the fact remains that you caused harm to Qin Mo, and as such, you are unfit to be his father. You can either agree to allow Qin Mo to stay at Grandpa’s of your own volition, or I will procure a lawyer and file for custody of him myself. If you complain to my mother, I will not concede this time around. So you can either give me custody of Qin Mo, or I will take it myself.”

You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!

_{Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun}Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun

Chapter 51: Shen Zhuoyun

_{Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.}The old woman knew neither her son nor daughter could be trusted, but her grandson and granddaughter were good kids, and she wished to leave something to them both. So she went past her own children and left it to the one who was an adult.

Qin Zhen’s gaze lifted to give the boy in front of her a once-over, making him uneasy under the scrutinising gaze.

_{“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”}
At the request, the receptionist made a call, then answered in a polite manner, “I’m sorry, sir. It seems Mr Shen Zhuoyun is currently unavailable, and I’m afraid it’s against our policy to disclose the room without the guest’s consent.”

_{Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day.}At the request, the receptionist made a call, then answered in a polite manner, “I’m sorry, sir. It seems Mr Shen Zhuoyun is currently unavailable, and I’m afraid it’s against our policy to disclose the room without the guest’s consent.”

_{If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.}If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

_{Not interested in a thing like me…?}
“I understand,” the man pleaded, “but I’m a close relative, and it's a gravely urgent matter.”

Not interested in a thing like me…?

_{{Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?}}If she left Qin Mo at the whims of that man once more, she would no longer have the right to call herself his big sister.

Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?

_{“It’s... It’s Chen.” The man stated after some hesitation. After speaking, he hurried off without saying anything more, leaving the receptionist confused.}
“If that is the case,” the receptionist maintained her polite smile, “we can leave him a message, so may I ask your surname?”

“It’s... It’s Chen.” The man stated after some hesitation. After speaking, he hurried off without saying anything more, leaving the receptionist confused.

_{{Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.}}“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”

Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

_{{Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?}}“What?!” the man bellowed. “He’s my son! My own son and I can’t even control him! What am I supposed to do? From morning till night, all he does is mope around for attention! I’m his father for heaven’s sake, yet all he does is give me attitude! He’s just like his goddamn mother—sick in the damn head! So what the hell is so wrong about sending him for the treatment he needs?!”

Shen-ge? As in, Shen Zhuoyun?

_{While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface.}
“It’s... It’s Chen.” The man stated after some hesitation. After speaking, he hurried off without saying anything more, leaving the receptionist confused.

_{Besides, it was not like that man was some heavyweight in the business world. He was a shortsighted paper tiger on a good day.}While Jiang Shao’s heart was coping with the aftermath of such a debilitating hit, before he forgot himself, he remembered that he really was indebted to the woman before him, his expression reverting to an ingratiating smile. “Just so you know, Qin-jie, you can’t judge a man solely by what’s on the surface. I know I’m not exactly a looker, but not everything is about looks. I actually fancy myself to be a bit like stinky tofu. Smell-wise, it’s not great, but the taste is out of this world! Actually, my talents cover both inside the kitchen and out—even in the bedroom—”

_N/AThinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.

N/A

_N/A
Shen Zhuoyun… There’s that name again.

N/A

_{It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.}The poor boy felt as though his long-battered teenage heart was now riddled with holes, and as such did his best to suppress his anger and grief to tell Qin Zhen about that hellish school.

It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

_{“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.}“Consider your debt paid,” Qin Zhen replied, clearly occupied by other thoughts.

“Thank you for telling me.” After what seemed like ages, she went on to thank the boy cowering before her, her expression still ghastly.

_{Am I going to be forced to have no other choice but to give in to her whims~~~}
Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.

Am I going to be forced to have no other choice but to give in to her whims~~~

_{Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.}Seeing this, Qin Zhen scrolled to find a number listed under anonymous, dialling it as soon as it was spotted. It rang a few times, taking a good while before it was answered, a gentle voice sounding from the other end. “Hello, may I—”

Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.

_{Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”}You really are something, Miss Domineering CEO!

Sneering at the realisation, Qin Zhen soon heard that man's crude voice. “What about your grandmother’s inheritance, Qin Zhen? What happened?”

_{Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.}
It was a name she was certain she had heard somewhere before, but try as she might, she could not place it.

Thinking about the name that kept coming up a good bit as of late, Qin Zhen realised it was actually familiar.

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