The crybaby nanny was bullied and cried again by her yandere husband.

For the first time, Shang Yu felt that having Shen Youqing as a friend was the most unlucky thing that had ever happened to him in his life.

He eagerly awaited Lin Zhao's reply, knowing full well that under those circumstances, Lin Zhao would definitely say that he was the one she liked the most.

Whether it's true or false, he's willing to listen even if it's just to make him happy, but this peacock just had to bring Shen Ci back at this time.

"Old Shang! Old Shang! Old Shang! Isn't this over yet?"

Shang Yu gritted his teeth and turned to look at Shen Youqing, who was bouncing around at the door of the small house.

He had closed the windows and doors during the lesson, but Lin Zhao had just gone in to change clothes.

He was afraid that Lin Zhao would be even more embarrassed if she smelled the odor when she came out, so he deliberately opened the window to let in some fresh air.

Who would have thought that he would find a loophole!

Hearing the noise outside, Lin Zhao had no time to answer him. She pushed him away, grabbed the clothes from the bed, and ran to the bathroom.

Like a loach, Shang Yu couldn't catch it even if he wanted to.

He sighed, straightened his clothes, pushed open the door, and went out.

As soon as Shen Youqing saw him come out, he immediately went up to him and looked him over.

"Yo~ yo, who's this? Look at that unsatisfied look on your face. Did I just happen to come at the wrong time again? Did I ruin your plans?"

Shang Yu glared at him.

"Since when can monkeys even be allowed into my villa?"

Shen Youqing choked.

"You have such a mouth..."

He paused, then lowered his voice and said.

"Why hasn't Xiao Zhao been poisoned to death yet?"

"You're asking for it."

Before he could finish speaking, Shang Yu threw a hook punch, but Shen Youqing dodged it and shrugged.

The next second, Shen Youqing's right foot was stepped on hard, and he cried out in pain, hugging his foot and hopping on one foot.

Just then, Lin Zhao came out after changing his clothes and saw this scene, so he went up to ask.

"What's wrong with Mr. Shen?"

Shang Yu pulled his hand and shook his head.

"It's nothing, he just has a corn."

Shen Youqing pointed his finger at the culprit, but before he could finish his curse, he caught sight of Shen Ci coming out with the things behind him, and immediately stood up straight.

Seeing the man fall in front of him, she pretended to be calm and took his bag.

"Ci Bao, are you all packed?"

Shen Ci nodded, then greeted Shang Yu and Lin Zhao before asking.

"What's wrong?"

Shen Youqing's face remained expressionless, but his toes moved slowly.

"It's nothing, really nothing, haha, I was just joking with Lao Shang."

As he spoke, he put his hand on Shang Yu's shoulder and applied considerable force.

"Right? Old Shang?"

Shang Yu's brows furrowed as he was pinched, but he quickly returned to normal, simply because Lin Zhao was looking at him.

"Yes, yes."

He gritted his teeth and spoke, then turned to Lin Zhao and Shen Ci.

"Zhaozhao, the vegetables in the garden look pretty good. Why don't we pick some to eat tonight?"

Lin Zhao wanted to say that he could come back and pick more, but Shang Yu called Shen Ci over and asked him to go and see the flowers as well.

Shen Ci quickly understood the meaning behind those words; they needed to talk alone.

He also happened to have something to ask Lin Zhao, so before Lin Zhao could even speak, Shen Ci pulled her away.

Upon arriving in the garden, Lin Zhao gazed at the newly sprouted green vegetables and fell into deep thought.

This dish is practically a baby food; it would be such a waste to eat it now...

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Shen Ci saw him squatting there staring blankly at the vegetables and walked over to him, asking him a question.

"What's wrong?"

"Brother Ayu said he wanted to eat this dish, but it's still too small. It would be a shame to eat it now."

Lin Zhao himself didn't realize that he also called Shang Yu "Brother A Yu" in front of outsiders, but Shen Ci heard it clearly.

He looked at the small vegetable seedlings.

"It's alright, the gentleman was just saying it casually. He'll just say it's not fully healed in a bit."

Lin Zhao nodded.

"This is the only way. I hope he won't be angry..."

Shen Ci was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this before speaking.

Are you afraid of making your husband angry?

Lin Zhao thought for a moment and nodded.

"Yeah, he's horrible when he's angry, and he always avoids people. I don't like him."

Seeing that the conversation had already reached this point, Shen Ci spoke up directly.

"Xiao Zhao, what happened between you and your husband yesterday?"

Lin Zhao was stunned. Suddenly he remembered that Shen Ci and the others were also there yesterday. Could it be that he had made advances on Brother A Yu at the bar?

He quickly stood up, looking at this and that, appearing very busy.

"I, I didn't. Nothing happened. We just came back and then I fell asleep."

Shen Ci could tell from his expression that something must have happened, and it must be something serious.

But seeing that Lin Zhao didn't seem to want to talk, he didn't know what to say and could only step forward and take his hand.

After giving him a meaningful look, he typed.

"No matter what happens, you must protect yourself, protect your heart, and don't..."

He wanted to type "Don't copy me," but then remembered that Lin Zhao didn't know about him, so he deleted it and typed it again.

"Don't get caught up in it."

Lin Zhao was confused and didn't quite understand, but he knew that Shen Ci was concerned about him, so he nodded solemnly.

"Yes, I know, thank you, Xiao Ci."

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Shen Youqing followed Shang Yu into Lin Zhao's room and handed him the plan.

"I'm leaving everything to you from now on. Do a good job."

Shen Youqing accepted it, and the anxiety he had been feeling these past few days finally subsided.

"Old Shang, this thing came at just the right time. You have no idea, those old fogies from the Shen family have been giving me a real headache lately."

Shen Youqing sat down on the edge of the bed, his usual carefree demeanor becoming somewhat restrained, and a hint of impatience hidden in his eyes.

During this time, he was busy with project matters and also busy with engagement arrangements.

Those old fogies in the Shen family forced him to get engaged to the eldest daughter of the Lin family in order to consolidate the Shen family's position. He used all sorts of means to delay it until today.

The Shen family's shares are now scattered, and several collateral relatives are eyeing the company covetously. In addition, there are several illegitimate children born to his philandering father.

He had no say in the small number of shares he held and could only be manipulated by them.

But now, with this project, as long as it can be successfully implemented, we can get a large amount of working capital, plus Shang Yu's help.

He can gradually acquire the Shen family's scattered shares. Once he has secured his position as the major shareholder and has enough say, who can force him to get engaged?

Shang Yu gave a cold laugh.

"I told you before, stop thinking about playing around and get your hands on the Shen family's power as soon as possible, but you wouldn't listen. Now you're in a hurry?"

Shen Youqing scratched his head.

"Things are different now."

Before he met Shen Ci, he really didn't want to compete, but now, for their future, he has to compete.

Although Shang Yu is sharp-tongued, he will still help when things really happen.

"I will provide you with all the necessary resources for the project. As for the equity acquisition, if you need anything, I will have someone keep an eye on it for you."

Shen Youqing instantly broke into a smile, reverting to his carefree demeanor, and patted Shang Yu's arm.

"I knew you'd be a good friend. Once I've dealt with the Shen family, I'll treat you and Xiao Zhao to a big meal!"

Shang Yu brushed his hand away, his expression instantly turning cold.

"Do I need you to pay me? Mind your own business, and don't mess things up for me again."

Just thinking about how he had been interrupted made Shang Yu grit his teeth. He would settle this score with him sooner or later.

"I know, I know, but what's going on between you two right now?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone outside held their breath.