novelraw Chapter 116 A Woman of Iron
Chapter 116 A Woman of Iron
Shen Yi tapped the screen to hang up, and the phone screen went dark instantly, revealing the lingering warmth on his face.
He ran his fingertips along the cool fuselage, and within seconds, the gentleness in his eyes vanished completely.
He was covered by his usual coldness again, as if the person who had just said "I miss you" with a wronged expression was not him.
Shen Yi casually placed his phone on the table, tapping the surface lightly with his fingertips, waiting for Lin Wei to bring back dinner.
Instead of the aroma of food, what greeted them was a message notification from the encryption software.
Upon opening it, I found it was sent by the person he had arranged to track the target:
"Mr. Shen, I'm sorry, the target has disappeared. He was taken away by a group of overseas forces. Their counter-surveillance capabilities are extremely strong, and we lost track of him."
Shen Yi's brows furrowed slightly, and he tapped the table with more force.
His influence overseas... While his foundation in China is solid, his influence overseas is virtually nonexistent.
Sending someone to follow them was just a stopgap measure; it was only a matter of time before they were shaken off.
Should we just give up like this?
Shen Yi's fingertips paused, and Su Qiu's face suddenly flashed through his mind.
He had no choice, but Su Qiu certainly did.
Without the slightest hesitation, he picked up his phone, quickly edited a message, and sent it to Su Qiu.
The story was explained concisely and clearly, ending with the sentence, "Good Qiuqiu~".
The moment Su Qiu pressed the send button, in the manor in Florida, she had just finished reading the report handed to her by the white fox.
"Su Qian has arrived safely. As you instructed, arrange for people to follow her and find out which faction she belongs to," White Fox reported.
Su Qiu nodded, about to speak, when her phone vibrated and Shen Yi's name appeared on the screen.
She opened the message, and after reading the contents, a knowing glint flashed in her eyes.
I replied with a simple "okay" to put the other person at ease.
Upon receiving the message, Shen Yi waited and waited, only to see the other party reply with a single word: "Okay."
I suddenly felt a little uneasy.
Did she not see the last sentence?
Or are you just very busy?
Shen Yi pursed his lips slightly. Does this guy even consider me his boyfriend? Doesn't he ever act cute or anything like that?
A woman of iron will.
Shen Yi angrily threw his phone onto the table, crossed his arms, and looked displeased.
Lin Wei brought in the food and noticed Shen Yi's strange expression. He paused, thinking to himself: Is he angry? Did I not let him go hungry?
"President Shen." Lin Wei forced himself to go up and put down the dinner in his hand.
Shen Yi glanced at it, opened the menu, and started eating. "You go about your business."
Lin Wei breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, it wasn't someone angry at him.
He had only taken two steps when Shen Yi called him back, his expression serious. "Have someone keep an eye on the prison, especially the Su and Lu families."
Although Lin Wei was puzzled, he nodded, "Okay, President Shen."
Haven't all the members of the Su and Lu families been arrested?
Why send someone to watch over them?
Does President Shen want to see those old gay men torturing people?
Lin Wei looked disgusted; he really had unique tastes.
……
The night is getting darker.
The banquet hall of the city's most luxurious hotel was glittering and filled with elegant attire and clinking glasses.
Shen Yi stood tall and straight in the corner, dressed in a well-tailored black suit.
The moment a person stands there, they exude a cool and aloof aura that keeps strangers at bay.
The proportions of broad shoulders and narrow waist seem to have been carefully measured by God, exuding a restrained sense of power.
Even without making any special movements, her noble and aloof temperament was natural.
She has an exceptional figure, both aloof and alluring.
The white wolf stood like a silent shadow, guarding him not far away.
This was Shen Yi's first public appearance at a business banquet since the last incident, and his appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Those gazes held a variety of emotions.
There was an unexpected turn of events; clearly, no one expected him to show up so quickly.
I wanted to investigate, hoping to find some trace of dishevelment or dejection on his face.
There was also a subtle sense of sympathy, perhaps because he had gone through some turmoil and his situation was not as good as before.
Shen Yi ignored it all, his fingers holding the wine glass, his gaze calmly sweeping across the room, as if the whispers and scrutinizing stares had nothing to do with him.
He knew in his heart that what truly mattered was not the opinions of these irrelevant people.
really.
Not long after, several entrepreneurs who had close ties with the Shen family came over with wine glasses in hand, their faces beaming with genuine smiles.
"Mr. Shen, how have you been?"
"Mr. Shen, it's been a long time. You're still as charming as ever."
Shen Yi nodded slightly, clinked glasses with them, and spoke in a calm yet confident tone:
Thank you for your concern, I'm fine.
A few simple words, yet they were like a reassuring pill.
This made those who were still hesitant secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
It's clear to anyone with eyes that Shen Yi's appearance sent two signals:
Firstly, he was not defeated by the previous turmoil; the Shen family's foundation remained solid, even more so than before.
Secondly, he was not seen with any close female companions and remained single.
This rekindled other ideas in many of the more restless people in the room.
Shen Yi was well aware of these undercurrents, but he couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention, his eyes cold and piercing.
He exchanged a few pleasantries, then went to the terrace under the pretext of answering a phone call.
The evening breeze swept through, dispersing the noise in the banquet hall.
Shen Yi took out his phone; there were no new messages on the screen, so Su Qiu was probably still busy.
The man pursed his lips again, his expression subtle.
However, the thought of being able to make a phone call that evening made Shen Yi's lips curl into a smile again.
Shen Yi was gazing absently at the distant lights when the white wolf's deep voice suddenly sounded beside him:
"Excuse me, ma'am, what can I do for you?"
He turned around at the sound and saw a woman in a champagne-colored dress standing a few steps away.
Her makeup was exquisite, her demeanor was impeccable, and her eyes held just the right amount of smile.
He was clearly stopped by the white wolf, and a barely perceptible look of surprise crossed his face.
"I'd like to see President Shen." The woman's voice was gentle, and her gaze passed over the white wolf and landed on Shen Yi.
White Wolf turned to look at Shen Yi, and seeing him nod slightly, he stepped aside to make way.
The woman strode forward, her smile deepening, a barely perceptible hint of pleasure lurking in her eyes.
"Hello Mr. Shen, I am Jiang Xinxin, and my father is Jiang Zhengfa."
He has collaborated with you several times before and often mentioned that you are young and promising.
It's a pleasure to meet Mr. Shen here today. Would I have the honor of inviting you to dinner?
As she spoke, she naturally extended her hand with a graceful posture.
It subtly points out the family lineage of the older generation while also conveying a sense of admiration from the younger generation, striking the perfect balance.
However, the way the gaze lingered on Shen Yi made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
The other party's purpose is obvious.
Shen Yi's gaze swept lightly across her face. He didn't reach out, but simply nodded slightly, his voice devoid of emotion:
"Miss Jiang, there's no need for dinner, I have other things to attend to."
The tone wasn't exactly cold, but it carried a clear sense of distance, like an invisible barrier that made it difficult to get close.
Jiang Xinxin's outstretched hand froze for a moment.
He then casually withdrew his hand, his fingertips curling slightly, but the smile on his face remained unchanged:
"I apologize for my abruptness. Well... would it be convenient for Mr. Shen to leave his contact information?"
Perhaps I'll have the opportunity to ask you some questions in the future.