CHAPTER 232: CHAPTER 219: THIS SHREW

Li Yanan’s eagle-like eyes fell on Li Chengze.

A long time ago, he had already seen through that even if Li Chengze were an eagle, he would have long been declawed and silenced by Li Yingying!

So, Li Yanan never took Li Chengze seriously.

In the entire Li Family, besides Li Yingying, there was no one capable!

Lin Zhenxin heard Li Yanan’s voice and stifled a laugh. The only reason she dared to be so audacious was that she was borrowing power from a tiger.

Now that the rightful person was here, she naturally had to restrain herself a bit.

He, however, pushed himself right into the spotlight again!

As soon as they got into the car, Li Yanan put on a stern face, and no matter how much Lin Zhenxin teased him, he wouldn’t speak.

Having been married for so long, Lin Zhenxin understood Li Yanan’s ways too well.

Outside, he’d let you have your way and give you full respect and face, but once the door was closed, it would become an internal conflict.

However...

Lin Zhenxin used the corner of her eye to observe Li Yanan, who was driving with a composed face.

"I was just acting on impulse..."

At that time, she had impulsively confronted Li Chengze, betting on the fact that Li Yanan’s people would keep her safe.

Li Yanan gave her a lukewarm look, slightly squinting his eyes.

She showed a face of appeasement, unlike her defiant demeanor when facing Li Chengze earlier, with her eyes shimmering beautifully.

"Hey, your little princess told me she wants fresh fruit."

Li Yanan remained silent, merely turning the steering wheel toward the nearest supermarket.

The two of them didn’t seem to realize they had just stirred up and ruined someone else’s press conference.

Inside the supermarket, Li Yanan naturally took over the shopping cart from Lin Zhenxin.

As usual, even without Lin Zhenxin having to say anything, he could accurately pick out what she liked to eat.

Perhaps because Li Yanan was so natural, Lin Zhenxin, standing by his side, found herself with nothing to do and just stared at his profile.

Features as if sculpted by a master craftsman, akin to a work of art.

Moved by an impulse, she went over and hugged Li Yanan’s slim waist from behind.

"Don’t be mad at me, okay?"

Lin Zhenxin murmured softly, resting her forehead against his back, her long hair cascading down to cover her face and blush.

She was always shy, so it was rare for her to display such intimacy in public, naturally feeling embarrassed.

Li Yanan’s hand paused, his face calm, but it was evident his attitude had softened considerably.

"Do we need anything else?" he finally spoke.

"Towels, toothbrushes," Lin Zhenxin thought for a moment, then said.

"Wait here for me." With that, Li Yanan left the shopping cart in place and headed to the household goods section.

Lin Zhenxin couldn’t help but smile happily, suddenly remembering that Yao Lemon was still with Tu Haohao, and quickly called her.

While talking, a kid with a water gun ran over, spraying her before Lin Zhenxin could react.

"Lin Zhenxin?" the kid’s mother hurried over, intending to apologize but froze when she looked up.

Upon hearing someone call her name, Lin Zhenxin looked up, vaguely feeling that the face looked familiar, but couldn’t remember exactly who it was.

The person warmly introduced themselves, and only then did Lin Zhenxin realize it seemed to be her high school classmate...

But...

She looked at the other person’s distorted figure, messy long hair, oily face, and wrinkled clothes...

She couldn’t associate the person in front of her with the fashion-loving classmate from high school!

"How many years has it been since we last met, the last time I saw you was on the news." After a few casual words, the topic shifted to themselves, talking about family tidbits and trivial matters, while complaining about household issues.

Seeing the imported fruits in her shopping cart, the high school classmate exclaimed, then began talking about the current cost of living.

Lin Zhenxin felt awkward but still laughed along awkwardly.

It wasn’t long before the chatty high school classmate suddenly widened their eyes in shock, staring behind Lin Zhenxin.

Lin Zhenxin instinctively turned around, only to find that Li Yanan had returned.

"Your colleague?" Li Yanan glanced at the other person, whose face gradually turned red.

The kid habitually pulled out the water gun, but before he could shoot, Li Yanan gave him a cold look, and without saying a word, the kid burst into tears.

The scene became chaotic for a moment.

Lin Zhenxin seized the opportunity to drag Li Yanan away, quickly saying goodbye. Once they reached the checkout and exited, she felt like she had narrowly escaped disaster!

Li Yanan carried the shopping bag with one hand, not taking the earlier incident seriously at all.

"Li Yanan, what if after I have a baby, I become like her, would you want to divorce me?"

Just before getting in the car, Lin Zhenxin found her voice.

"Nonsense," Li Yanan replied in a low voice, saying nothing more!

Li Yanan had ultimately left Li Chengze some face, having the T.N.C Group’s PR department suppress the news entirely!

But not broadcasting it on TV or reporting it in magazines and newspapers didn’t mean the matter would go unnoticed.

Within just an hour, news of Li Family’s CEO Li Chengze being slapped by Lin Zhenxin quickly spread online.

"Outrageous!" Susan He slammed the table, startling her assistant.

As soon as the news circulated online, the assistant had already acquired the first-hand video footage through familiar media contacts for Susan He.

"Nuoxin, look at what you’ve become!"

The assistant quickly turned around, only to see He Nuoxin walking in from outside.

Reeking of alcohol, with a haggard face, she indeed looked rather out of sorts, no wonder Susan He was so angry.

"Haha, do you and my brother care what I’ve become?"

He Nuoxin sneered a couple of times, making the assistant obviously awkward, finding an excuse to quickly leave the room.

"If you still consider me your aunt, stop causing trouble for Lin Zhenxin. Elliott being able to match me in fame at such a young age shows his capabilities!"

"Lin Zhenxin, Lin Zhenxin... what’s so good about her! Why are all of you siding with her!"

He Nuoxin couldn’t help but lose her temper.

"Brother likes her, and you’re even having the assistant buy her those things..."

"What did you say? Bainian likes her?" For once, Susan He showed surprise on her perpetually cold face.

"Likes, likes her to death, I don’t know what’s so great about that Lin Zhenxin!"

Susan He remained silent for a long time, only thoughtfully gazing into the distance...

Lin Zhenxin finally recalled who that classmate was nearing home.

Back then, she was the object of competition among all the boys in school, and that year, there was a hit talent show, and she was the only one from school to enter the top 50.

Turns out, no matter how dazzling one’s youth was, there will always be a day to return to life.

Before getting out of the car, Yao Lemon called, saying Tu Haohao had left from her place.

Thinking of Tu Haohao, she thought of the slap mark on her face and sighed.

Li Yanan glanced at her.

Only then did Lin Zhenxin recount the whole story to him.

"Do you think men are all this insidious? Eating from the pot while thinking about what’s in the bowl?"

Lin Zhenxin couldn’t help but speak.

"The problem isn’t whether men are insidious or not." Li Yanan held her hand with one hand while carrying things with the other as they walked inside.

"Hmm?" Lin Zhenxin looked at him in confusion.

"If a man truly loves a woman, he wouldn’t be willing to let her suffer the slightest grievance."

Li Yanan’s palm was warm, the warmth spreading to Lin Zhenxin’s heart.

"Saying more than necessary just means he doesn’t love enough."

Hearing this, Lin Zhenxin fell silent.

This relationship, to her, seemed like Tu Haohao’s one-sided perseverance.

Like that joke.

——There was no fate between you and me, it was all sustained by my efforts.

The next morning, at T.N.C Group headquarters.

In Li Yanan’s CEO office, a special guest had just taken a seat.

"Mr. Li." Compared to yesterday, Tu Haohao’s condition seemed much better today.

It wasn’t until she returned home last night that Tu Haohao found out what Lin Zhenxin had done.

For Tu Haohao’s sudden visit, Li Yanan’s expression showed no change, despite how unexpected her arrival was.

"Miss Tu, is there something you’d like to discuss?" For Tu Haohao, Li Yanan felt nothing special.

She was like any other woman besides Lin Zhenxin, stirring no waves in his heart.

Tu Haohao quietly looked at Li Yanan.

She had seen yesterday’s news online, perhaps Li Yanan didn’t know, but he had already been labeled as a ’wife-protecting fanatic’ in the hearts of all the women in J City.

"This is the reason for my visit today."

Tu Haohao produced a finely wrapped box.

Li Yanan didn’t move, his face expressionless as he met Tu Haohao’s gaze.

"I don’t have other friends in J City, but I hit it off with Sister Zhenxin, and precisely because of that, I hope she can be happy."

Perhaps due to past events, there was an inherent fear of Li Yanan within Tu Haohao.

"Inside is a recording pen, it was originally intended for Li Chengze to hear."

Seeing that Li Yanan hadn’t opened it, Tu Haohao gently explained.

"But..." She didn’t know why, just felt there was no need for it anymore.

Regarding a man unwilling to believe her, what difference would it make if the conversation was true? He could be foolishly inclined to choose He Nuoxin’s side.

"I just think, with your abilities, you’re more capable of showing the value of this item."

Tu Haohao sighed.

"Although I don’t know what past emotional entanglements He Nuoxin and Mr. Li had, I believe in Sister Zhenxin’s choice."

She pushed the box toward Li Yanan across the coffee table.

"I hope you and Sister Zhenxin can attend my wedding."

After Tu Haohao left, Li Yanan quietly looked at the box on the table.

He didn’t know how long had passed before he opened it, took out the recorder, and pressed the play button.

——You cling to Li Chengze, not because you necessarily like him, but because you want to regain the face you lost with Mr. Li Yanan through him.