CHAPTER 243: CHAPTER 243: THE COLLAPSE OF THE TOWER

Shen Jinci crouched down, cajoling her gently, "What’s the matter? Are you scared to be alone?"

Bian Yue did not answer, but only looked at him as her tears flowed more fiercely.

Shen Jinci’s eyes darkened slightly, and when he spoke again, he did not forget to wipe the tears from her face, speaking ever so patiently, "Don’t worry, I won’t leave for too long. I’m just going to get Yueyue a glass of water and I’ll be right back."

Bian Yue closed her eyes, still clutching his clothes and refusing to let go. Her voice was hoarse as she said, "Shen Jinci, I saw everything just now. The wound on your chest, I saw it all."

Bian Yue could clearly feel Shen Jinci’s movement of wiping her tears pause.

He was silent for a moment, his smile deepening, his voice becoming even more tender, "It’s nothing, just a minor wound."

"How can you call this a minor wound? You were injured in S State, and it’s such a serious wound. Do you know how I felt when I saw it just now?" Bian Yue frowned at Shen Jinci, her voice choking up, "Shen Jinci, can you please take your life seriously? You’re hurt, why didn’t you tell me?"

"Because I was afraid you’d be like this now, crying over me." Shen Jinci sighed softly, embracing Bian Yue in his arms and gently patting her back. With affection in his voice, he whispered, "I’m sorry... I know I’ve made you worry. But aren’t I all right in front of you now? These wounds are nothing, right?"

"I’m scared... Shen Jinci, I’m really scared. I can’t accept someone dying before my eyes anymore, I really can’t handle it." Her voice trembled more tightly as she reached the end.

Shen Jinci held her even tighter, feeling her shattering in his arms, which made the pain from his wound seem even more intense.

All he could do was to keep repeating in an apologetic voice, "I’m sorry, it won’t happen again."

Bian Yue blinked her eyes as tears blurred her vision; the hand pinching the hem of his clothes felt ice cold.

She said, "I hope you will be all right. I don’t want to lose you. I don’t want there to be even the slightest risk."

"I know..." He paused, Shen Jinci lowered his gaze, concealing the darkness in his eyes, and he repeated in a low voice, "I know, I promise you, you won’t have to face the risk of losing me, never ever."

It was some time before Bian Yue finally calmed down. With trembling hands, she pulled open the clothes on Shen Jinci’s chest, staring at the ghastly wound with eyes filled with pity.

She gently breathed on his wound, not even daring to touch it with her hands, only lifting her eyes, brimming with tears, and asking in a hoarse voice, "Does it hurt?"

"It doesn’t hurt."

"How can it not hurt?" Bian Yue frowned, her eyes brimming with sympathy, "I can’t alleviate your pain, Shen Jinci, I’m sorry."

"Having you by my side is enough," Shen Jinci stroked Bian Yue’s hair. His mood was unbelievably even-tempered, "Everything else, I willingly bear."

I mean, my dear little princess, since I yearn to be close to the moon, how could I care about the thorns along the way that pierce through the palm of my hand.

What I care about, has always been only you.

It wasn’t until Bian Yue had fallen asleep that Shen Jinci left the bedroom again.

Shen Zhaoli was waiting in the study, his mood agitated, the tips of his fingers burnt red by the cigarette.

Shen Jinci walked in without saying a word, directly grabbed and extinguished the cigarette in his hand, "The smell is too strong, I’m afraid it will wake Yueyue when I get back."

Shen Zhaoli raised an eyebrow, didn’t say much, nodded and said, "Do you know that Fengcheng Group is now in complete chaos?"

"I’ve heard something about it."

"You really seem indifferent." Shen Zhaoli chuckled lightly, his eyes revealing a trace of indifference, "The Li Family is like a crumbling building now. Before Li Sihe died, he orchestrated such a drama for his father, and now Fengcheng Group probably doesn’t have a chance to turn things around. Don’t you want to take advantage of the situation and gain some benefits?"

Shen Jinci sat down in front of Shen Zhaoli, his posture dignified and cold, exuding an indifference as if he disdained everything, "Are you referring to Fengcheng Group?"

"Although Fengcheng Group is now nothing but an empty shell, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse. If you take over it now, it would be a sizable advantage for Lixing." Shen Zhaoli gave Shen Jinci a meaningful look, full of intriguing implications. He slowly said, "Or do you now prefer to leave these things for Bian Yue?"

Shen Jinci was noncommittal, quietly taking the document beside him and flipping through it, said indifferently, "You’ve handled things very well during this period."

"Although I might seem a bit frivolous, when it comes to doing actual work, I’m methodical." Shen Zhaoli proudly lifted his chin, very self-satisfied, "Truly, not to boast, but within all of Lixing, the only person who can meet your demands is me."

Shen Jinci let out a light laugh, put down the document, and said, "Thank you. I’ve brought some gifts for you, they should have already arrived at your doorstep. I think you’ll like them."

Shen Zhaoli asked with curiosity, "What gift?"

"You’ll know when you get back."

Shen Zhaoli didn’t insist, seeing him say so, he got up to leave, but after taking a few steps, he still stopped and said, "There’s one more thing that I’m really curious about."

"Go ahead."

"Did you come back early because you knew about Li Sihe’s affairs?"

"Yes."

"You and Li Sihe could be considered love rivals, right? Doesn’t it hurt at all in your heart?" Shen Zhaoli’s vivid features appeared intense under the light, he slowly said, "If it were me, I would acknowledge I couldn’t do that."

"Li Sihe was not a lover to Bian Yue, let alone possessing any love, so I never considered him a rival. For me, he has always been a special family member to Yueyue." Shen Jinci’s voice was calm. In the quiet room, his words were slow and gentle, he softly continued, "If possible, all I hope for is that Yueyue never loses anything she has in this lifetime."

"Do you hope Li Sihe is alive?" Shen Zhaoli asked, surprised.

Shen Jinci paused silently for a moment, then spoke in a low and firm voice, "I hope for Yueyue’s happiness, as long as she is happy, that’s what matters."

Meanwhile, at Fengcheng Group, Li Tingmo sat in his office, looking worn out, his eyes full of bloodshot as he stared at Bai Xu.

"Bai Xu! You really caught me by surprise! I’ve worked hard to cultivate you, and now, you’ve turned against me, conspiring with Li Sihe!" Li Tingmo’s face was filled with anger as he glared at Bai Xu, resentment in his voice, "Don’t forget! It was I who brought you into Fengcheng Group, your success today is all thanks to me!"

"You’re right, I am indeed very grateful for your cultivation," Bai Xu placed a cup of coffee in front of Li Tingmo, "You must be very tired right now, have some coffee first."

Li Tingmo looked at Bai Xu with a cold gaze, waved his hand, and knocked over the coffee, "This is my office! Get out!"