novelraw Chapter 131 The Beauty is Already Taken
Chapter 131 The Beauty is Already Taken
In the restaurant.
Su Qiu and Shen Yi sat facing each other, with freshly cooked dishes on the table, their aroma wafting through the air.
The little dog next to him sat upright, its tail gently resting on the ground.
The dog tilted its head to one side, its bright black eyes staring unblinkingly at Shen Yi, as if it were studying some novel object.
Shen Yi felt a little uncomfortable under its gaze, took a bite of rice, and asked curiously:
Why is it staring at me like that?
"You're its new owner, so naturally you should take a closer look at it." Su Qiu placed a piece of fish in his bowl, her tone indifferent.
"Oh." Shen Yi nodded, his gaze falling on Xiao San's fluffy head, feeling a little itchy inside.
I want to touch it, but I'm afraid of being bitten.
He hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "If I touch it, will it bite me?"
"No," Su Qiu said confidently.
Shen Yi was relieved and tentatively reached out to gently touch the top of Xiao San's head.
Unexpectedly, the mistress immediately raised her front paws and placed them on his hand, as if she wanted to shake hands.
"Su Qiu, look! It's shaking hands with me!"
Shen Yi's eyes lit up instantly, his tone full of surprise, and he quickly reached out to touch Xiao San's paw.
The little dog stuck out its tongue, making a pleasant whimpering sound in its throat, and its tail couldn't help but wag gently, clearly in a good mood.
The man and his dog were having a great time, touching each other and playfully bumping into each other.
Su Qiu sat opposite Shen Yi, watching the smile on his face, which was brighter than the lamplight on the table.
A doting smile unconsciously appeared in her eyes, and she gently shook her head.
This man and his dog really do get along well.
After finishing his meal, Shen Yi wiped his mouth and picked up his suit jacket draped over the back of his chair.
"I'm going to the company, I'll be back later."
Su Qiu nodded: "Let the white wolf follow."
White Wolf, who had been waiting at the door, stepped forward upon hearing this: "Mr. Shen, I'll go with you."
He had been protecting Shen Yi closely during this time, so naturally he stayed here as well, which also allowed him to keep an eye on his mistress.
I just walked into the entrance hall.
The third wolf recognized the white wolf immediately. Its tail wagged like a little motor, and it pounced on the wolf, sticking out its tongue to lick its face.
"Stop licking..." The white wolf pushed it away, both amused and exasperated. Several wet streaks appeared on its face as it looked helplessly at Su Qiu. "Boss..."
Su Qiu called out loudly, "Mistress."
The little dog immediately stopped what it was doing, hopped over to Su Qiu's legs and squatted down, its tail still excitedly swishing on the ground.
Su Qiu patted its head and said, "From now on, you'll stay with Shen Yi. You can keep him company, and if anything happens, you can be his henchman."
Shen Yi's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded, "Yes, yes!"
He couldn't wait to keep his mistress by his side, so he could pet the furry little guy anytime, anywhere.
More importantly, it was a gift from Su Qiu.
Carrying it is like carrying a bit of Su Qiu's scent, which makes me feel at ease.
White Wolf watched the tacit understanding between the man and the dog, and silently looked away.
It seems that from now on, we'll not only have to protect Mr. Shen, but also keep an eye on this energetic wolfhound.
……
When Shen Yi led his mistress into the company building, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.
The employees' eyes first fell on Shen Yi, and then all turned to the tall wolfhound next to him.
With its thick, glossy fur, upright posture, and sharp eyes, it is both majestic and handsome.
"When did Mr. Shen get a pet? This dog looks really fierce..."
"He looks really handsome, even better than some of my 'husbands'..."
"A husband isn't necessarily a person~"
……
Whispers quietly spread throughout the office area.
When Lin Wei came forward, he couldn't help but glance at Xiao San a couple more times, and he roughly guessed what was going on.
It's most likely a gift from Boss Su Qiu.
Because Shen Yi had never raised anything before, not even a single plant.
Shen Yi ignored the stares around him and led his mistress straight into the office, untying the leash:
"Feel free to wander around, but don't cause any trouble."
The mistress seemed to understand, wagging her tail and circling around the office twice.
Finally, she lay down on the sofa in the corner and quietly watched Shen Yi process the documents.
Not long after, Lin Wei knocked on the door and came in: "President Shen, the partner we arranged to meet has arrived."
He then stepped aside to make way for the people behind him.
Shen Yi looked up and was slightly taken aback when he saw who it was.
It turned out to be Jiang Xinxin.
Jiang Xinxin, dressed in a smart white suit and with exquisite makeup, stepped forward, extended her hand, and smiled politely.
"Mr. Shen, it's been a long time."
Shen Yi stood up, shook her hand lightly, and then let go, feeling somewhat surprised.
He knew Jiang Xinxin was involved in overseas trade, but he didn't expect that the power behind her could reach the overseas territories he was expanding into.
He arranged the meeting because he wanted to pave another path.
She couldn't always rely on Su Qiu, otherwise she would really become someone who was "kept" and would never feel comfortable.
The two sat down on the sofa, and Lin Wei poured tea before leaving.
Jiang Xinxin got straight to the point, handing over the cooperation proposal with clear terms.
Even the profit sharing is clearly tilted towards Shen Yi's side.
Shen Yi's brows furrowed more and more as he looked up at her:
"Ms. Jiang, doing business is all about cooperation and mutual benefit."
Your constant concessions are rather illogical.
Jiang Xinxin put down her teacup, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration:
"Mr. Shen is young and promising, and I am willing to do him a favor."
She paused, her tone softening, "And, as long as it's President Shen, I'm willing to give way."
The implication in those words couldn't be clearer.
Shen Yi's hand holding the pen paused, his hand stopping as he prepared to sign, and his expression instantly turned cold:
"Miss Jiang, don't you know that I, Shen Yi, am already taken?"
Jiang Xinxin smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course I know, it's President Su from Qiu Yi Group."
"Since you know that," Shen Yi's voice turned colder, "Isn't it inappropriate for you to say that?"
"What's wrong with pursuing someone you like?"
Jiang Xinxin leaned forward slightly, her tone calm.
"Like Ms. Su, I also develop my career overseas. In terms of power and status, I may not be inferior to her."
"If you cooperate with me, Mr. Shen, or even... work with me, I can give you the resources you want more directly than Mr. Su could."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
The other party doesn't even know Su Qiu's true identity, yet they shamelessly compare themselves to her; it's laughable.
Jiang Xinxin didn't detect the sarcasm in his laughter, assuming he was weighing his options and decided to escalate the situation.
"Mr. Shen, as long as you are willing to marry me, all my connections will be open to you."
Before long, you'll be able to establish a firm foothold in overseas markets.
"No need." Shen Yi stood up abruptly, his face so dark it could drip water. "Miss Jiang, please leave. I'm not going to discuss this cooperation anymore."
"Why?" Jiang Xinxin asked anxiously, standing up and pressing for an answer. "Is it possible that Su Qiu can give you something I can't?"
"You?" Shen Yi looked at her, his eyes full of disdain.
"You're not even worth a finger of hers."
I like her, not because of what she can give me, and certainly not because I want to use her as a stepping stone.
You'll never understand.