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Chapter 63
Chapter 63
Chapter 63
Cheng Shuheng was almost stunned. He paused for a moment, then calmly stepped inside, the corners of his mouth unintentionally curling into a faint smile.
He politely greeted the still unresponsive President Lu: "Good day, President Lu. I am President Jiang's lover, surname Cheng. I'm pleased that you and President Jiang have reached an agreement."
His series of actions were courteous and confident, truly carrying the demeanor of a legitimate partner. Jiang Yan smiled and pinched him from behind, but he remained unfazed.
No matter, since he was given this opportunity, he would take it.
President Lu's face alternated between flushed and pale, looking displeased as he said: "It's my own ignorance that I was unaware of President Jiang's joyous news..."
Cheng Shuheng never backed down, immediately curving his lips into a smile and saying: "It's just that I'm not one to flaunt myself publicly, so my sister didn't announce it, causing this misunderstanding."
Jiang Yan had a sense of déjà vu, as if her legitimate boyfriend was tearing apart a green tea bitch.
The contract had already been negotiated, and such a small matter couldn't affect it. Jiang Yan introduced Cheng Shuheng and politely bid farewell.
Little did they expect, the matter wasn't over yet.
A few days later, President Lu invited Cheng Shuheng for tea, specifically requesting that he not inform Jiang Yan.
Cheng Shuheng immediately understood what the other party intended to do. He had no plans to tell Jiang Yan anyway.
At an old tea house, Cheng Shuheng and Lu Xiao sat across from each other.
Lu Xiao smiled falsely and opened: "Last time, I was really puzzled. President Jiang has such a good reputation, yet I had never heard about her being married. So I looked into it when I went back, brother, care to explain?"
With Jiang Yan absent, Cheng Shuheng dropped the act, his eyes filled with obvious disdain as he slowly and poignantly said: "President Jiang has discerning taste, and out of so many, she only set her eyes on me. A match made in heaven."
Lu Xiao was stung by his thick skin, his lips trembling as he forced himself to smooth things over: "Brother, you come from a construction site background, eh? We have an old saying, 'The spirit is undaunted by poverty,' I understand it's not easy for you, brother, but there's always been a concept of marrying one's equal, or put bluntly, matching the lid to the pot..."
Despite being subtly mocked for his background, Cheng Shuheng remained as calm as ever, leisurely sipping his tea.
Although he wasn't certain why Jiang Yan chose him, he was sure it wasn't because of his family background. Jiang Yan, the CEO of a business empire, was never materialistic.
Therefore, his family background could even be an advantage for Cheng Shuheng. Because it also meant he could offer Jiang Yan safety and loyalty.
Cheng Shuheng allowed his enemy to ramble on, only waiting for the opportunity to land a fatal blow.
Unable to provoke Cheng Shuheng's insecurities, Lu Xiao's gaze darkened as he intensified his attacks: "President Jiang is young and likes to play around, which is unavoidable and not a big mistake, as long as she changes in the future. But you, Mr. Cheng..."
The opportunity had arrived.
Cheng Shuheng interrupted him with a light smile, his gaze steady but his words arrogant, his lowered voice carrying a dangerous undertone: "President Lu is mistaken. President Jiang may be young and prone to making mistakes, but I'm different. I won't give her that opportunity."
Lu Xiao was taken aback by his sudden change, staring at him in disbelief.
Cheng Shuheng gently set down his teacup, his expression cold but his tone still smiling: "President Lu, I advise you not to harbor any delusions. Some people are beyond your reach."
He stood up to leave, leaving one final remark: "I hope President Lu will refrain from disturbing lovers in the future."
However, the originally stunned Lu Xiao now looked anxiously towards the entrance.
An unthinkable possibility suddenly emerged.
Cheng Shuheng's hand gripped the chair's armrest, his motion to leave suddenly freezing in place.
But reality could not be avoided.
The sound of high heels tapping on wooden boards approached from afar. The previously distraught Lu Xiao plastered on a false smile, fawning: "You see, your little lover has no sense of propriety, isn't that right, President Jiang?"
President Jiang.
Cheng Shuheng closed his eyes briefly, realizing that day had truly come. His facade, his obedience, his compliance – all dissolved into nothing, leaving only deception, intense possessiveness, and a cold, hard personality...
Yet Jiang Yan didn't react as Lu Xiao had expected. She only gazed at him coldly, indifferently threatening: "I've already refused your advances, Mr. Lu, there's no need to dwell on it. Also, this is a personal matter of mine, and based on your attitude, I think our partnership still needs further discussion."
Lu Xiao's face drained of color as he panicked: "President Jiang, I was in the wrong here. President Jiang, you are a magnanimous person, please give me another chance! President Jiang, I won't do it again, never again! Please give me one more chance, President Jiang..."
Losing such a major client would bring him tremendous losses! The profit-driven old shareholders in the company would never let him off the hook!
Jiang Yan pulled the frozen Cheng Shuheng away as she asked him: "Why did you reveal your true nature in front of an outsider?"