Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 211 Of course there are women

"Dad, hurry up, the fourth son is back!"

"Oh? So fast! But I haven't finished writing this piece yet!" The old man loves calligraphy, and his hands get itchy whenever he has free time.

Third Master Xiao grabbed his brush and hurriedly helped the old man into bed. "What time is it? Hurry up! If Fourth Master finds out, I won't play this game with you anymore!"

No sooner said than done, Xiao Shen had already pushed open the door and entered.

"Grandpa, I heard you miss me again, don't you?"

Fortunately, the father and son reacted quickly and had already faked the scene the moment Xiao Shen walked in.

"Hmph! You have the nerve to say that? Tell me, what have you been busy with all this time? You haven't answered anyone's calls. Do you only come back when I'm dead?"

Xiao Shen sat in the old man's favorite armchair, tilted his head to light a cigarette, and upon hearing this, spread his hands, "You're wronging me. How could I bear to see you die? I wish you a long and healthy life!"

"If that's the case, then tell me, why have you been running around so much lately? Do you have enemies in Ningcheng or something?" The old man pressed on, determined to get an explanation.

"Oh, I'm busy. A man should prioritize his career. Isn't that what you taught me?" Xiao Shen said casually, crossing his legs.

The old man spoke again, "Don't think I don't know. That Wanzhong International is just a small company. With your standards, you wouldn't even consider it. Even if you reluctantly acquire it, you won't manage it yourself. Tell me, who exactly is there that's worth you running around there so many times!"

Xiao Shen replied, "Of course there are women!"

"You little rascal, I..." The old man suddenly stood up and was about to throw something at him, but fortunately, Third Master Xiao stopped him in time and gave him a wink.

The old man belatedly realized what was happening and reluctantly lay back down.

Oh dear, I almost gave myself away!

"Fourth brother, please understand. Sick people want their loved ones by their side, especially the elderly. You're not home much usually, so this time you're back, spend some quality time with Dad!"

Xiao Shen glanced discreetly at the half-finished calligraphy on the desk, then shifted his gaze to the old man and smiled, "Alright, I'll keep you company!"

The two brothers walked out of the bedroom.

"Third Brother, can you be a little more serious next time you act? What's with the writing on your desk?"

Third Master Xiao awkwardly touched the tip of his nose, knowing that even the best-laid plans can have flaws. With his fourth brother's keen senses, he would have noticed sooner or later. "Well, Fourth Brother, Dad had no other choice. You don't answer my calls or reply to my texts, so I came up with this idea. However, his energy has indeed not been as good as before lately, so you should spend more time with him if you have nothing else to do!"

Xiao Shen toyed with the tinderbox in his palm, paused in his steps, and wore an inscrutable smile. "I'm afraid it's not just about this, is it?"

Third Master Xiao was taken aback. He knew he was capable, but he didn't know he was this capable. Then he burst into laughter, "As expected of Fourth Brother, there's nothing you can hide from me!"

He cleared his throat, pressed his fist to his lips, and said seriously, "Grandpa wants to arrange your engagement with Miss Qian. Qian Huai'an called again a few days ago. I don't know exactly what he said to Grandpa, but in the end, it's still a matter between the two of you. Fourth brother, you can't escape this time. No matter what, it's a way to give the girl an explanation!"

Xiao Shen looked away, his eyes dark and unfathomable...

Nan Wu secretly watched the man from a distance.

Qian Ke'er asked her to seduce Xiao Shen, and to be honest, she was quite willing, as she already harbored feelings for this man. However, she hadn't yet figured out how to seduce him.

It's obviously not convenient at the Xiao family's residence, so...

Xiao Shen returned to Ningcheng after a few days' absence with a pile of documents stacked on his desk, for which Song Hao received a scolding. Song Hao dared not speak out, thinking to himself: "How dare I do this signing for you? It's your job, boss! I think you've been bewitched by Su Ying lately. There's a saying, 'femme fatale.'"

The phone rang, and Song Hao handed it to Xiao Shen. "Brother Shen, here's your phone!"

After glancing at the caller ID, Xiao Shen simply swiped the phone away, "I'm not answering!"

He really couldn't have a good impression of Nan Wu.

After a while, he suddenly remembered something and asked Song Hao to bring his phone over so he could call back.

"Niece-in-law, is something the matter?"

When Xiao Shen speaks properly, his voice is magnetic and charming, like now, which can easily lead to some kind of misunderstanding.

Nan Wu was thrilled by the novelty. No one saw her flushed cheeks through the phone line. "Fourth Uncle, do you have time tonight? I want to talk to you about something!"

The pen spun smoothly in Xiao Shen's hand. "What is it? Can't you say it now?"

Nan Wu bit her lip, mustered her courage, and said, "It's hard to explain over the phone!"

"Okay, then how about 7 PM? I'll pick you up and we can talk in person!"
His expression instantly darkened after he hung up the phone.

At 7 p.m., Xiao Shen drove her to a Western restaurant and they sat in a private room.

Hearing him suggest a private room, Nanwu nervously twisted the hem of her dress, a blush creeping onto her face. She wondered if Fourth Master Xiao also wanted to do something to her. If that were the case, she wouldn't have to be so proactive.

After ordering, the waiter went out. Under the warm light, the man's face was sharply defined, deep and handsome. His slicked-back hair was neatly combed, with some strands falling across his forehead, adding to his unruly and arrogant air.

He took off his coat, and beneath his shirt were his well-defined and full arms, their contours subtly revealed with each movement—a masculine charm and dynamism.

Nanwu had heard people say that the more a man is like this, the wilder he is in that area, but she didn't know if it was true or not.

Thinking of this, a suspicious blush suddenly appeared on her abnormally pale face.

She's not afraid of being laughed at, but she has zero experience in that area. She didn't think dating or men were that great before, but now she feels differently.

She was willing to give her first time to the man in front of her!
Nan Wu stared at him with such adoration that when Xiao Shen's gaze fell upon her, she couldn't look away.

"You summoned me here just to see me? You should have said so earlier, I would have just sent you a picture!"

Xiao Shen has always been outspoken, saying whatever comes to mind and however he likes, without considering the occasion, location, or audience.

Being exposed so openly in public, Nan Wu was extremely embarrassed. She helplessly clutched the hem of her dress with both hands, momentarily forgetting how to react. Fortunately, the waiter came in to serve the food, which allowed her to catch her breath.

After the door to the private room closed again, she finally mustered up her courage and spoke, "Fourth Uncle, actually, I came here today to ask you for a favor!"

Xiao Shen leaned back in his chair, resting his chin on his hand, waiting for her to continue.

"The collapse of Nan's Company was a huge blow to my dad. Now, I accidentally hit his head and he's in the hospital, and he's also embroiled in lawsuits. When I visited him in the hospital last time, his hair was all white, and he looked so much more haggard. I was heartbroken. Fourth Uncle, please, please help me?"

A soft, boneless hand covered Xiao Shen's hand.