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Chapter 174 The Conflict Begins (6k-page compilation)

what?
Shen Yun's beautiful eyes widened slightly; she really hadn't expected Nuonuo to have this request of her!

She knew her daughter was precocious, but this was too blunt!
Couldn't you have been a little more tactful...?

Shen Yun's already flushed face became even more beautiful, and she couldn't help but say coquettishly.

"Nuonuo! What kind of person do you take your mother for? Xiaoshen and I are just dating normally, we haven't gone any further than that!"

"..."

My dearest mother, do you even believe what you're saying?

Xia Nuo was speechless, knowing that her mother was shy, so she sighed softly.

"Just remember what I said: if Lin Shen insists that you have a child, then break up with him!"

"He wouldn't..."

Shen Yun muttered to herself, "That's true."

She had a clear understanding of herself; her relationship with Lin Shen was merely that of lovers, not boyfriend and girlfriend.

He would definitely not agree to the issue of having children, and he's getting old, so it was a perfect match.

Just enjoy the process, without worrying about the outcome.

However, Xia Nuo's words did enlighten Shen Yun.

Do I need to take any permanent measures?

For example, going to the hospital for surgery or something...

You can't keep taking medicine and wearing masks all the time!

The former harms the body, the latter is a bad experience.

Shen Yun was pondering silently when Xia Nuo suddenly changed the subject.

Is all the information about Lin Shen true?

Xia Nuo looked into Shen Yun's eyes and questioned her.

"He looks to be only in his twenties. How could he earn tens of millions on his own? I don't believe it."

"Mom didn't lie about that."

Shen Yun smiled.

“He did make a lot of money through investments and currency, and is currently working in the pet industry. Like his mother, he started from scratch.”

"That's why Mom likes him so much... well, admires him so much. He's really amazing, and he has a great personality. You probably saw him at lunch yesterday. Wasn't he very nice to Mom? And don't you think Xiao Shen is very handsome? He has slightly prominent brow bones, well-defined facial features, and a great physique..."

Once Lin Shen was mentioned, Shen Yun's mouth seemed to never stop, chattering and praising his merits incessantly, a faint smile on her lips.

Seeing her mother looking so happy and content, Xia Nuo felt a sense of relief and genuine joy for her.

Because she understands how terrible her mother has been through and how difficult her life has been over the years.

The failure of my marriage, the pressure of my career, and sometimes I even talked back to her...

Although she appears to be the pillar of the family, her lonely heart desperately needs a man to lean on.

And Lin Shen appeared at just the right time.

Perhaps this is fate?

Xia Nuo stopped worrying about Lin Shen's identity and family background, since her mother, being so shrewd, must have already found out.

She looked up at Shen Yun's lovestruck expression and couldn't help but sigh again.

I hope Mom won't be scammed.

-

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12:40 PM, Xichao Apartment Community.

A pure black Mercedes-Benz E-Class is parked downstairs at Building 4.

Cheng Yue sat in the driver's seat, repeatedly looking at the Rolex on his left wrist.

Although ten minutes had passed since the agreed time, he waited patiently.

A short while later, Gu Wanting came downstairs.

Because she was meeting her parents and sister today, her outfit was a bit more simple than usual, opting for a fresh and soothing casual style.

A light blue ribbed knit short-sleeved shirt with a cartoon print, paired with blue and white checkered wide-leg pants and round-toe platform white sneakers.

It's clean and refreshing, perfect for daily commutes and meeting people, and it exudes a vibrant energy.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, let's go."

"fine."

After Gu Wanting got into the passenger seat, Cheng Yue drove away, chuckling as he did so.

"I prepared some gifts for your uncle, aunt, and sister. I put them in the trunk. You can give them these later."

"what?"

"Some nutritional supplements, and your sister's favorite Disney doll."

Wow! You're so thoughtful!

Gu Wanting said with a smile.

"Thank you, Cheng Yue, you're the best!"

"hey-hey."

Cheng Yue rubbed his nose, feeling a surge of warmth in his heart from the praise, and occasionally stole glances at Gu Wanting beside him.

He really liked his girlfriend.

Not only are they beautiful and have great figures, but they also provide emotional value.

Although she sometimes throws tantrums and has a stubborn and willful personality, she's easy to please as long as you buy her a gift.

But there was one thing that really bothered Cheng Yue.

That was Gu Wanting's ex-boyfriend, Lin Shen.

The thought of him living with Gu Wanting for three years made Cheng Yue feel as if his heart was being cut by a knife.

And most importantly, I found a lot of QQ uniforms in their rented room!

This was something Cheng Yue found hard to accept!

But there was nothing he could do; what could he do when he liked Gu Wanting?

Besides, what kind of society are we living in now? Where are you going to find so many innocent girls?

Be realistic, kid!
Cheng Yue could only console herself with this thought each time, and then quickly changed the subject.

"Tingting, how's work lately?"

"Oh, don't even mention it! What kind of people are my colleagues? Monsters and freaks! They're all hypocrites!"

Gu Wanting began to complain to Cheng Yue in frustration, but he was not good at comforting people and had extremely low emotional intelligence. He actually told her to reflect on whether it was her own problem and to look for the reasons within herself.

This infuriated Gu Wanting.

Do you even know how to talk?!
If it were Lin Shen, he would have coaxed me back by now!

Gu Wanting was surprised by the astonishing idea that suddenly popped into her head, and she froze in shock.

Why did I think of Lin Shen?

"what happened?"

Cheng Yue was puzzled when Gu Wanting suddenly fell silent.

"Did I say something wrong? Tingting, I think there are reasons why you don't get along with them. After all, you're too sensitive and not suited for work."

"Yes."

Gu Wanting suddenly sighed softly, and then fell into a long silence.

Before she graduated, she felt that Lin Shen would give her a hard time as soon as he got home.

Now that she's at work, she suddenly understands Lin Shen a little better.

Working with so many ** people, how could you possibly be in a good mood!
well--!
Gu Wanting gazed wistfully out the window, her mind a jumble of thoughts.

The atmosphere inside the car suddenly became quiet, with only the music slowly echoing.

This puzzled and bewildered Cheng Yue.

Am I wrong?

Why are you angry again?

Seeing that Gu Wanting was ignoring him, Cheng Yue had no choice but to drive obediently, while chatting with her casually.

-

1:40 PM, Hongqiao.

After parking the car in the parking lot, Cheng Yue followed Gu Wanting to the agreed-upon exit.

When the high-speed train arrived at the station, a couple came out with a cute girl dressed in a JK uniform.

"elder sister!"

Gu Wanqing seemed to be the first to spot Gu Wanting, and ran over in a flash, throwing herself into her arms and acting coquettishly.

"I miss you so much!"

"I miss you as well."

Gu Wanting hugged her younger sister tightly, nuzzling her cheek against hers affectionately for a while before standing up after her parents walked over with smiles.

"Dad, Mom, you are here."

"Ah."

Seeing the heartwarming scene of his two daughters reuniting, Gu Zhiyuan was smiling kindly as he pulled his luggage aside when Cheng Yue suddenly came over and spoke to him.

"Uncle, you probably can't carry such heavy luggage, right? Just leave it to me, I'm strong."

?

Gu Zhiyuan's attention was entirely focused on his daughter, and he didn't notice Cheng Yue at all. He thought Cheng Yue was just an outsider, but it turned out that he was with Tingting.

Gu Zhiyuan was stunned.

"You are……"

"Dad, didn't I tell you? My boyfriend and I are here to pick you up."

Gu Wanting patted Cheng Yue's shoulder and chuckled.

"Look, this is my current boyfriend, Cheng Yue."

Ok?
Not Lin Shen?

Gu Zhiyuan frowned slightly, while Chen Hui pulled Gu Wanting aside and asked her quietly.

Where is Lin Shen?

"I broke up with him."

Gu Wanting said calmly, but Chen Hui looked surprised.

"You broke up? When did that happen?"

"It's been over a month... Mom, why are you always thinking about Lin Shen! I'm your daughter!"

"Don't you know that someone is half a son-in-law and half a son?"

Chen Hui couldn't help but feel confused.

"Why did you break up? Last time you brought Lin Shen to our house, you seemed to be getting along very well. Mom almost thought you were going to get married."

"Why are there so many whys?"

Gu Wanting muttered under her breath, then grabbed Chen Hui's arm and said irritably.

"Oh dear! Mom, please don't mention Lin Shen! If you say any more, my boyfriend will get upset."

"..."

Chen Hui secretly glanced at Cheng Yue, who was chatting with Gu Zhiyuan, and her first impression of him always gave her an inexplicable feeling of unease.

Because Tingting's new boyfriend doesn't look as honest as Lin Shen, and he probably isn't very serious about relationships.

However, he looks quite clean and his clothes are neat; at least he's not sloppy.

Although she had many doubts, Chen Hui still planned to wait for a suitable opportunity to talk to Gu Wanting.

Meanwhile, Gu Zhiyuan, after chatting with Cheng Yue for a few minutes, secretly shook his head.

This guy is no good!
Although he is more handsome than Lin Shen, his personality and speech are not as good as Lin Shen's at all, and his emotional intelligence is ridiculously low.

They actually went and asked Gu Wanqing how old she was!

This left her feeling incredibly embarrassed, and she could only lower her head and mutter to herself.

"eighteen……"

"Eighteen years old? Eighteen is great! Eighteen is the most youthful and beautiful age for a girl!"

Cheng Yue couldn't help but "praise" him, and then gave a thumbs up to Gu Zhiyuan, whose face was slightly gloomy.

"Uncle, you're amazing for raising your daughter to be this big! Let's go, I'll pick you up in my Mercedes E-Class. You're not fat, there's definitely room for three people in the back!"

Cheng Yue smiled, thinking that his words were perfectly tactful, but in reality, they made people frown at every turn.

But since he had come to pick him up out of kindness, Gu Zhiyuan didn't say much.

Just as the group was about to leave, Gu Wanqing suddenly called out to them. "Um... someone else will be coming to pick us up later."

Ok?
Who else?
Just as everyone was wondering what was going on, a very handsome boy suddenly walked over from not far away.

He has regular features, a well-defined facial contour, and deep eyes. His slight smile makes him appear exceptionally gentle and cheerful.

Her clothing is also very fashionable. Although her shorts and short-sleeved shirts are just a casual style with blue and white stripes, they are perfectly matched with her well-proportioned and muscular figure.

In addition, the sunglasses on his chest and the gold watch on his left wrist added a touch of youthful exuberance to his otherwise understated demeanor.

His presence stood out from everyone else around him, making him particularly eye-catching.

Upon catching a glimpse, Gu Wanting's pupils constricted, and she froze completely.

Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui were somewhat puzzled, as they couldn't recall ever meeting such a handsome guy in Shanghai.

Could it be that he contacted the wrong person?
Obviously not.

The boy walked straight up to the crowd and smiled.

"Uncle and Aunt, it's been a long time."

haven't seen you for a long time?

Gu Zhiyuan looked the boy up and down, then tentatively asked.

"Excuse me, are you..."

"Uncle, don't you remember me?"

The boy's smile widened slightly.

"I am Lin Shen."

what?
The forest is deep?!
Everyone present, except for Gu Wanqing, showed expressions of astonishment.

Gu Zhiyuan, in particular, was filled with questions.

In his memory, Lin Shen was still a kind and honest chubby boy.

And you're telling me that this handsome, fit, and magnanimous young man in front of me is Lin Shen?

"How did you lose so much weight!"

Chen Hui, standing to the side, sighed on behalf of Gu Zhiyuan, stepped forward and touched Lin Shen's strong arm, her expression filled with amazement.

"And you've grown quite a bit taller, and your overall presence is much more outstanding! What have you been up to all this time? You've changed so much!"

"I've improved myself and changed some of my bad habits."

Lin Shen said with a smile, and chatted very familiarly with Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui.

Gu Wanting watched all this silently from a distance, her thin lips pressed tightly together, her astonished expression gradually becoming extremely complicated.

Although she recognized Lin Shen at a glance, she still found it hard to believe that he had changed so much.

Although we had bumped into each other at the restaurant before, it was clear that he was much more handsome and had a more outstanding presence now.

Is it possible for a person to change so much in just one month?

Gu Wanting's mind went blank for a moment.

She found it even more unacceptable when she saw Lin Shen's outfit.

LV clothes, a Rolex Submariner gold watch, and Gucci sunglasses.

They are all extremely prestigious luxury brands.

Even if they're counterfeit, they'd still cost tens of thousands if you put them all together.

If it's true...

Gu Wanting couldn't imagine how much this would cost.

In other words, Lin Shen not only became more handsome, but also seems to have made a fortune?

Gu Wanting was particularly curious and puzzled about what had happened to Lin Shen during this period.

When did he become so rich?

Cheng Yue had the same question and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Could this guy be participating in some kind of wilderness survival competition?
He can lose weight and also win a generous bonus, which perfectly suits his current situation!

Otherwise, how do you explain his sudden wealth and dramatic weight loss?
"...The school will definitely allow family members in."

After chatting with Chen Hui and Gu Zhiyuan for a while, Lin Shen glanced directly at Gu Wanting and Cheng Yue, whose expressions were complicated, and then looked at Gu Wanqing with a smile and asked.

"Qingqing, how have you been at home lately?"

"That's great."

Upon seeing Lin Shen, Gu Wanqing was extremely excited, but in front of her family, she couldn't be too intimate with him.

But the bright, sweet smile on her face still betrayed her purest inner feelings.

"I had a wonderful holiday! And Sister Jiang Wan helped me with a lot of problems related to starting school and daily life. She's so kind!"

"Brother Lin Shen, thank you for introducing her to me!"

Was Jiang Wan introduced by Lin Shen?

This news did stir something in Chen Hui's mind.

She knew very well that Jiang Wan was her daughter's advisor.

At the time, she was puzzled, wondering how Qingqing knew about this relationship.

It turned out that Lin Shen was the one who acted as a go-between!
"Thank you, Xiao Shen."

Chen Hui thanked Lin Shen softly, because if she could get along well with the counselor in advance, it meant that Qingqing would not be bullied at school in the future.

This warmed her heart, but also filled her with guilt.

"You've already broken up with Tingting, but you're still taking such good care of Qingqing. Sigh... I'm so sorry, Auntie."

Let bygones be bygones.

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"Let's go, uncles and aunts, I'll take you and Qingqing to school."

"Then trouble you."

"Great!"

Gu Wanqing skipped and jumped around, and her excitement infected Chen Hui and Gu Zhiyuan, making them smile.

The four of them walked toward the parking lot chatting and laughing, which made Gu Wanting, who was left standing aside, feel bitter.

Cheng Yue was completely dumbfounded.

I carried the luggage, but you picked me up instead?

So you're thinking that I'll do all the dirty and hard work, and you'll get all the benefits, right?

"When did this guy buy a car?"

Cheng Yue couldn't help but wonder, and subconsciously looked at Gu Wanting, only to find her head hanging down, looking lost and silent with her thin lips pressed tightly together.

Clearly, she was starting to regret it.

She regretted breaking up with Lin Shen.

He treated me so well, and now he's become both handsome and rich.

Would I be happier if I didn't break up with him?
Gu Wanqing couldn't stop herself from fantasizing about this, and waves of regret washed over her.

Seeing that her expression was off, Cheng Yue immediately asked with concern.

"What's wrong? Are you annoyed by Lin Shen? Honestly! This guy has nothing to do with you anymore, why are you still here? You have nothing better to do!"

"Also, how did he know that Qingqing started school today?"

Yup!

Cheng Yue's words jolted Gu Wanting awake, snapping her out of her daze and filling her with deep doubt.

He hasn't been in contact with his parents or himself, so how did he find out Qingqing's school start date?

Could it be that Qingqing told him?

In other words, do they have contact in private?
!! ?
Gu Wanting seemed to have discovered some shocking news, and immediately chased after Qingqing, pulling her aside to ask her questions curiously.

"Qingqing, did you ask Lin Shen to pick you up?"

"Ah."

Gu Wanqing nodded, her face full of innocence.

"What's wrong, sister? Is it not allowed?"

"You know perfectly well that I've broken up with him, so why are you still in contact with him?"

Gu Wanting frowned slightly, while Gu Wanqing said innocently.

"Because when I contacted Brother Lin Shen, I didn't know you had broken up. I thought you were having a great relationship."

Don't you know we broke up?
Gu Wanting thought about it carefully.

She told Gu Wanqing that she broke up with Lin Shen after returning from Paris.

That was the last day she came to Shanghai to find him.

If she had already contacted Lin Shen before this, it meant that the person who took Qingqing sightseeing in Shanghai...

It's Lin Shen!?

This news caused a huge stir, making Gu Wanting's heart pound.

For some reason, she felt inexplicably flustered and quickly grabbed Gu Wanqing's shoulders, looking closely into her eyes and questioning her in a low voice.

"Qingqing, tell your sister, what is your relationship with Lin Shen?"

"Brother and sister."

Gu Wanqing tilted her head, somewhat puzzled.

"Sister, why are you asking this?"

"I……"

Gu Wanting stammered and couldn't speak, just then Gu Zhiyuan called out from not far away.

"Qingqing, Tingting, hurry up and come over, the school will be closed if you dawdle any longer."

"okay!"

Gu Wanqing took Gu Wanting's hand and smiled slightly.

"Sister, let's go."

"..."

Looking at her younger sister's sweet smile, Gu Wanting felt like she was really sick.

How could someone doubt Qingqing's relationship with Lin Shen!
Gu Wanting quickly shook her head to banish the bad thoughts from her mind, and together with Gu Wanqing, they caught up with the main group.

The group arrived at the parking lot, and when they saw Lin Shen's Jaguar XFL, Gu Wanqing exclaimed with delight.

Wow! What a cool car! Brother Lin Shen, when did you buy it?

About a month ago.

Lin Shen smiled meaningfully.

"I was in a bad mood at the time, so I decided to reward myself with a car, after all, it won't abandon me for no reason."

"..."

Faced with Lin Shen's sarcastic remarks, Gu Wanting avoided eye contact and remained silent, while Cheng Yue beside her looked disdainful and muttered under his breath.

"What's so great about a beat-up Jaguar? I still drive a Mercedes E-Class!"

"How much does this car cost, Brother Lin Shen?"

"Not expensive, around 400,000."

Lin Shen's casual remark immediately broke Cheng Yue's defenses.

ha?
Are Jaguars really that expensive?
Gu Wanting's beautiful eyes widened in astonishment.

After breaking up with me, Lin Shen actually bought a car worth 400,000 yuan?

why?
If he's so rich, why was he so stingy with himself back then?

This was clearly intentional!

Gu Wanting was filled with grievances and resentment, but it was too late to say anything now.

"Get in the car."

Lin Shen invited Gu Zhiyuan, Chen Hui, and Gu Wanqing to get into his car, while Gu Wanting got into Cheng Yue's Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

He felt like he had completely wasted his time coming here today!
Originally, he was hoping to make a good impression on Gu Wanting's parents, but Lin Shen stole all the limelight!

This guy must be sick!

It has nothing to do with Tingting anymore, yet she's still getting involved!
Could it be that he still wants to get back together with Tingting?
Cheng Yue felt a pang of panic, stole a glance at Gu Wanting sitting in the passenger seat, and then tentatively asked.

"Tingting, you haven't been in contact with Lin Shen, have you?"

"You doubt me?"

Gu Wanting gave Cheng Yue a cold look, which made him scratch his hair in frustration.

"How can I not suspect you? We've been dating for two months, and you still wouldn't do 'that' with me, but you've been living with Lin Shen for three years and even wore a QQ uniform to show him. I don't even get that kind of treatment..."

(End of this chapter)