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Her phone rang; it was a call from Shen Yanshi.

She muted the phone and tossed it aside.

Kicking off her shoes, she collapsed onto the bed, yearning only to sleep with her head covered.

An hour later, there was a knock at the hotel door.

"Who is it?"

"Xiang-Nuan, open the door." It was Shen Yanshi.

She took a deep breath and got up to open the door.

"Why didn't you answer the phone?"

"I was sleeping, didn't see it."

Her calmness belied the fact that she was the person at the center of today's headlines.

"I've had someone look into today's incident. Those seven people were planted in advance, the host was bribed to let them speak. We'll find out who's behind this in a few days."

Xiang-Nuan nodded, "Got it."

"Are you hurt?"

"No."

He grabbed her right hand, revealing two deep scratches on her arm, already turning blue.

"This is 'not hurt'?"

She pulled her hand away, "Such minor injuries are nothing to me; I'm not that delicate."

"I appreciate President Shen's concern. If you feel guilty about today's events, remember to invest a bit more into 'Strategist.'"

"I didn't think things through. Zhao Jing and I are not engaged; it was just a meal to appease our families. I never imagined this baseless matter would cause you such trouble."

Xiang-Nuan cracked a smile, "Of course, you needn't worry. You're the prized son of Shen Group, the center of attention. What am I? A pet? A toy? Why should you care about my feelings?"

"Do you have to talk to me like this?"

"How should I be talking to you now? Gratefully throw myself into your arms and share my grievances? It seems that's what I should do, but I'm too tired now, not in the mood to entertain you."

Shen Yanshi's gaze faltered, his expression darkening.

"Xiang-Nuan!"

She looked emptily out the window, watching a bird flap its wings and fly away.

After a long silence, she finally spoke, "I don't want to continue this, Shen Yanshi, find someone else."

"What are you talking about?"

She turned back, her gaze steady, "My contract with Newstar Company expires next month; I don't plan to renew it. If you want 'Strategist' to replace me, so be it."

"For the past two years, you've indeed helped me a lot, but as a businessman, you should understand our relationship was always transactional, a mutual agreement."

"I believe I've been diligent these past two years, but now I'm tired and don't want to play along anymore. President Shen, find someone more compliant."

Xiang-Nuan decisively opened the door and left.@@novelbin@@

This time, she didn't hesitate for a moment, her departure resolute like never before.

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Assistant Lin cautiously opened the door and entered, witnessing Shen Yanshi's grim expression for the first time.

After hesitating, he spoke softly, "The old master is aware of the Hongrui City situation and is furious. He just called, asking you to return home as soon as possible."

A storm of anger swirled in Shen Yanshi's eyes as he impatiently adjusted his tie and strode out.

Driving back to the family home, he was immediately confronted by Shen Jun, who looked upset.

"The Hongrui City project is having financial issues. Did you have a hand in this?"

"The Hongrui City project was handed over to you a month ago. Now there's a problem, and you're asking me?"

He glanced at Shen Jun with a mocking look, "If you couldn't handle the project, why fight for it? Did you expect me to clean up your mess?"

Shen Jun, fuming, pointed at him and shouted, "What's your act? I know it was you!"

"I only took the land. The project hadn't even officially started under my watch. What could I have possibly done?" Shen Yanshi replied coolly.

"You!"

If Shen Jun had any evidence of Shen Yanshi's meddling, he wouldn't be so distraught now.

"Who else but you? You handed over the project to me so easily, made a clean break with Hongrui City in public, while courting Zhao Jing and spreading engagement rumors, making grandfather think you've settled down. In reality, you've been sabotaging the project from the shadows!"