Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 121 I Don't Like You as Much as You Think

He didn't speak.

The old man said bluntly, "It's impossible for you two to be together."

Qu Yanci didn't want to argue about this; it was pointless.

We've already broken up, so whether it's possible or not doesn't matter anymore.

The old man knew he wouldn't listen, so he simply confessed, "I went to see her before you broke up."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qu Yanci's eyes darkened, and he immediately pressed, "What did you say to her?"

The old man had never seen him so nervous before.

Sure enough, he hasn't let go even after breaking up for so long.

"You two are not a good match. It's better for everyone to cut their losses in time."

"Why?" Qu Yanci asked, puzzled. "Grandpa, do you also want to sacrifice my marriage to consolidate the Qu family's position?"

In his memory, the old man wasn't like that.

The Qu family doesn't need to rely on such methods to add to their already splendid situation.

"I've said it before, the Shen family's background is not suitable for our Qu family." The old man's face was serious. "Do you even know who her biological father is?"

All the outside world knows is that Shen Guining's mother, Shen Anyi, became pregnant out of wedlock. As for the father of the child, no one knows. Back then, the Shen family had a good reputation in Hong Kong, and when such a disgraceful thing happened, Old Master Shen could only try his best to suppress it.

The old man took a brown paper bag out of his desk drawer. "Take a look for yourself."

Qu Yanci reached out and took it, then untied the thin thread at the seal.

Inside was a stack of couple photos.

The woman in the photo looks similar to Shen Guining, while the man next to her is Xu Hongxuan, the only son of the Xu family in Macau.

In its early years, the Xu family became one of the four major families in Macau through the gambling industry. However, they fell from grace and were investigated by the police for crimes such as tax evasion, money laundering, and drug smuggling. Xu Hongxuan died unexpectedly during the pursuit.

At that time, he and Shen Anyi already had a child, but they had not yet registered their marriage.

When the Xu family ran into trouble, Old Master Shen made a decisive decision, telling Shen Anyi to sever ties with Xu Hongxuan and ordering someone to send Shen Anyi abroad to have her pregnancy.

The Shen family kept the matter a secret for two years before bringing their daughter and granddaughter back to the Shen family.

“I know that what happened in the previous generation has nothing to do with the young girl, but if you insist on being with her, this matter will be brought up sooner or later and made a big deal out of it. It will not only tarnish the reputation of the Qu family, but also affect her career.”

Ms. Tan worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when she was young, where she was highly regarded and renowned for her expertise.

The Qu family had been merchants for generations, and the marriage between the two families caused a sensation at the time.

As the saying goes, a tall tree catches the wind; every move it makes is watched by countless eyes.

Back then, Ms. Tan was photographed by the media simply because she was wearing a slightly expensive silk scarf. Some people maliciously manipulated public opinion, pushing her into the eye of the storm and putting her under public judgment.

Being in the Qu family means being subject to restrictions on everything you say and do.

Old Master Qu would not allow anyone to smear the Qu and Tan families, not even their own sons. If they did something wrong, he would sever ties without hesitation.

"I don't require you to find a girl with great prospects. As long as she comes from a respectable family, I won't interfere with your relationship."

Qu Yanci stood there, silent for a long time.

Grandpa Qu continued, "Besides, that girl doesn't like you as much as you think. When I contacted her, she never even considered trying to be with you. You should let it go sooner rather than later."

Qu Yanci remained silent, a dark glint flashing in his deep eyes.

Whether you let go or not, life goes on.

After that conversation, the old man stopped pressuring him to get married.

I can't control him anymore, let him be.

Qu Yanci's life returned to what it used to be: leaving early and returning late, with two-thirds of his time occupied by work.

It seems that nothing has changed.

Calm, composed, indifferent, and unsympathetic.

Others kept their distance from him.

He couldn't remember which night it was, but he had drunk a bit too much at a business dinner and went back to his apartment to rest on the sofa.

His shirt collar was casually open, and his tie lay loose beside him.

Ruby has recently taken to biting things, and she leaned over and opened her mouth to bite the platinum tie clip on his tie.

It was the one Shen Guining gave him. Qu Yanci noticed something, opened his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Don't bite it."

Ruby immediately let go.

The tie clip fell onto the carpet.

Qu Yanci bent down and picked it up.

The light refracted, revealing a small line of letters engraved on the back of the tie clip.

It's easy to overlook if you don't look closely.

He narrowed his eyes, and only after taking it closer could he see clearly. His movements froze for a moment, and then his fingertips suddenly tightened, gripping the tie clip tightly into his palm.
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Two years didn't seem as long as I had imagined.

Shen Guining has traveled to 35 countries with her team, giving a total of 48 performances.

Having experienced the customs and cultures of various countries and cities, she also brought Chinese classical dance to the world stage.

In the past two years, she has grown at an unprecedented pace, becoming the dance leader of the group and gaining millions of overseas fans and viewers.

The final stop of the tour was Las Vegas, USA.

The performance concluded successfully on September 26th, marking the end of the global tour.

The group arranged for everyone to rest for two days before returning home.

The temperature here is still quite high during the day, only cool at night.

The city, illuminated by neon lights, is dazzling and captivating, with a dazzling array of shows and performances.

Shen Guining made up for the giant ball performance that she missed last time.

She and several colleagues managed to buy the best seats with an excellent view.

Experience a realistic VR world with the naked eye; 3D dynamic images present a variety of surreal and fantastical visual effects; equipped with the world's largest beamforming sound system.

An immersive experience, with a futuristic technological feel right before your eyes.

Around 10 a.m., after leaving the spherical building, everyone walked back to the nearby hotel.

As Shen Guining crossed the overpass, she suddenly remembered that she had encountered a shooting here three years ago, which terrified her so much that she hid in Qu Yanci's arms all night to sleep.

I haven't heard anything about him since the breakup.

Shen Guining deliberately blocked out everything about him.

Perhaps he has already married a woman of equal social standing, or perhaps they even have children together.

"Stella, you seem to know this place quite well. Did you do any research beforehand?"

Her colleague's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Shen Guining snapped out of her daze. "I've been here before."

"So you've been here before, no wonder."

"Are there any must-see spots for taking photos?"

She shook her head. "I came here a few years ago, so I don't know much about Las Vegas now. I'll look for some travel guides online later."

"Okay, I've heard that the Bellagio's musical fountains and volcano show are worth seeing."

"I'm fine with going anywhere, as long as there's good food."

"Now that the performance is over, you can eat whatever you want these next few days without worrying about your weight."

"Stella, I envy you so much. You never gain weight and your figure is always so good."

Shen Guining smiled helplessly, "Don't envy me, I just don't have a good appetite."

She couldn't get used to the food in many places, which caused her to eat even less than before.

"It's okay, I'll be going back to China soon, and I can go back to eat authentic Chinese food!"

"Having tried food from so many countries, I've finally realized that Chinese food is still the best."

"That's right, not only is the portion small, but the taste is also dry."

They chatted as they returned to the hotel, and everyone went to their rooms to rest.

Shen Guining was a little tired, so she took a shower and prepared to go to sleep.

Unexpectedly, halfway through the shower, the shower malfunctioned, only producing cold water and no hot water.