CHAPTER 287: CHAPTER 287 SHEN CHENG’S SECRET (5)_1

"Let’s go. I’m feeling dizzy. Help me inside to rest for a bit. Just bring the contract; we can talk about it slowly," Yang Cilang said, his large hand gripping Wanqian tightly. He held the contract in his other hand, half-pushing, half-pulling her into the private room’s resting area. Shen Cheng’s face darkened, his hands clenching so tightly his knuckles were white. He watched the closed door of the private room. CRASH! The cup in his hand shattered into pieces.

Shangguan You watched with a cold laugh, the scene unfolding before her eyes filling her with immense satisfaction. So this was his so-called love, she thought, watching his own woman crawl into another man’s bed.

"Mr. Yang Cilang, you’re drunk."

"Beauty, I’m not drunk. Come on."

"Mr. Yang Cilang, this contract..."

"Once I’m satisfied, I’ll sign it immediately."

"Mr. Yang Cilang, why don’t you lie down and rest? I’ll call a doctor for you."

"No need. You’re the best doctor."

"Come here."

"What do you want?"

"What do I want? You came in here, so you should know, right? No need to be shy. I’ll be very gentle. Come on."

Then, a clear RRRIP! echoed, the sound of clothing tearing, followed by Wanqian’s muffled moans.

Shen Cheng’s hands clenched. Scenes from his dreams—Wanqian cuckolding him—flashed before his eyes. Her persistent moans from those nights echoed in his mind, identical to the muffled groans and suggestive sounds now coming from the room.

She isn’t struggling; she’s enjoying it! Shen Cheng seethed. Otherwise, knowing I’m right outside, and with her skills, why wouldn’t she scream? Why isn’t she resisting? This woman! Willingly climbing into another man’s bed right in front of me, actively seducing him! The more he thought, the darker his expression became. He shot to his feet, flung open the door, and stormed out, slamming the main private room door shut with a loud BANG.

Moments after Shen Cheng’s figure vanished from the main private room, the door to the inner resting area opened. Wanqian emerged, her clothes disheveled and fresh scratches visible on her neck. She held the contract, a faint smile on her lips. The man inside the resting room had already passed out.

Seeing the shattered cup on the table and the now-empty private room, Wanqian’s eyes turned cold. Shen Cheng actually didn’t believe me, she thought. He just left me here alone.

Shangguan You, who had observed the unfolding drama with a sneer, quickly moved to follow Shen Cheng.

"Youyou, where are you going?" Gui Mo asked, grabbing her as she rushed out. She was only going to the restroom, why was she gone so long? he wondered.

"I have urgent business. I need to leave now," Shangguan You said quickly, gently pulling free and heading outside.

"Youyou, what’s so urgent? Shall I give you a ride?" Gui Mo pressed, hurrying after her.

"Let’s go! Follow that silver sports car ahead!" Shangguan You said, rolling her eyes at the persistent Gui Mo. She quickly hopped into his car, instructing him to stay close to Shen Cheng. Where is he going looking so furious? she wondered. What other secrets are you hiding, Shen Cheng?

"Alright, Youyou, hold on tight!" Gui Mo said, flooring the accelerator. The car shot forward. That car ahead is doing over a hundred miles per hour! he thought. At this speed in the city, if I don’t hurry, we’ll definitely lose him.

After a high-speed chase through the city, Shen Cheng’s car finally slowed. It didn’t turn towards the Shen Mansion but instead headed for the outskirts. Shangguan You frowned, puzzled, and urged Gui Mo to keep following closely.

They left the city limits, driving towards an increasingly remote area. Shangguan You’s frown deepened. What is Shen Cheng doing in such a secluded place? she mused. Does he really have some kind of secret?

"Youyou, who could that be up ahead? This place is so desolate; surely there aren’t any houses out here?" Gui Mo said, a shiver of unease running down his spine. Why is this road getting more and more isolated? Does a road like this even exist on any map?

"We’ll find out if we follow. Just don’t let him spot us," Shangguan You replied.

"Okay." Gui Mo nodded, adjusted his speed, and maintained a discreet distance. An hour later, under the cover of deep night, Shen Cheng’s car stopped. Gui Mo killed their engine, watching from afar. Shangguan You’s brow furrowed; she clearly saw Shen Cheng get out, leap over a high, thorn-covered wall, and vanish inside. The instant he disappeared, the pale wall was once again completely overgrown with thorns and shrouded in a black mist.

If I hadn’t seen Shen Cheng jump in myself, Shangguan You thought, I’d doubt there was any building here at all, let alone an abandoned courtyard.

"I’m going in to take a look. Wait here for me," Shangguan You said, quickly getting out of the car and starting towards the wall. But Gui Mo caught her hand.

"I’ll go with you." He gripped her hand firmly, his gaze resolute. Though the details were obscured by the darkness and mist, the scene was undeniably eerie. He couldn’t let Shangguan You venture in alone; he would accompany her.

"Let’s go." Shangguan You nodded. They ran towards where Shen Cheng’s car was parked. Staring at the thick black mist before them, her brow furrowed slightly. It’s just black mist... no wall, no thorns?

Frowning, Shangguan You positioned herself exactly where Shen Cheng had stood. As she did, the dense black mist before them slowly began to dissipate. The wall, previously hidden, materialized before their eyes, and the thorns covering it gradually receded to either side.

They exchanged a look, both recognizing the gravity of the situation in each other’s eyes. With a light leap, Shangguan You was on top of the wall.

Gui Mo moved to follow her up, but Shangguan You whispered, "Stay with the car and don’t get noticed!" She gave him a firm push, sending him back to the ground. Then, she herself leaped down into the courtyard. Just as Gui Mo landed, he looked up to see Shangguan You disappear before his eyes. The wall that had just appeared also vanished once more.

Why the wall had suddenly appeared and then vanished remained a mystery to Gui Mo. He could only watch, helpless, as Shangguan You disappeared. No matter how hard he tried, the wall did not reappear for him.

The moment Shangguan You landed inside the walls, an aged voice rasped in her ear, "What brings you here again?" Hearing it, Shangguan You frowned and instantly slipped into the space.