I was just playing tricks, how come I became Bai Yueguang

Chapter 824 The tip of the needle versus the awn of wheat

In his first confrontation with Shen Qingyu, Shen Guiling was considered to have won a complete victory. However, this was also due to the valuable experience he had accumulated in dealing with Shen Lanxi before.

As for driving away the plague god, the first time is better than the second time.

Shen Guiling closed the door of the suite, isolating herself from all the calculations and smoke of war.

The suite was lit only by a dim wall lamp, its soft light outlining the quiet outline of the living room. The door to the inner bedroom was ajar, letting in an even dimmer light. He walked over quietly and gently pushed the door open.

On the spacious bed, Jiang Huashan was curled up, already asleep. Her breathing was even and long, her long eyelashes casting a faint shadow under her eyelids. Her face, which usually had a bit of an arrogant look, looked unusually gentle in her sleep.

Shen Guiling stood at the door and looked at him quietly for a long time, with a softness in his eyes that he himself had not noticed.

Fortunately, both Shen Lanxi and Shen Qingyu tacitly agreed not to disturb Jiang Huashan's dignity, otherwise she would have had a restless sleep.

Shen Guiling quietly left the bedroom, closed the door gently, turned and walked into the bathroom.

Warm water rushed down, and Shen Guiling closed his eyes, letting the water droplets wet his black hair and flow over his well-defined jaw and chest. After a quick shower, he wiped his body casually, wrapped himself in a bathrobe, and walked out.

The bedroom was still quiet, with only the sound of Jiang Huashan's light breathing.

He walked to the bed, carefully lifted a corner of the quilt, and lay down. The mattress sank slightly under his weight, and Jiang Huashan, who was sleeping soundly, seemed to sense it and hummed unconsciously, but did not wake up.

Shen Guiling turned sideways and gently pulled her into his arms. Her body was warm and soft, carrying a faint, sweet scent that instantly filled his arms and nose. This real touch and warmth finally relaxed his tense nerves.

In her dream, Jiang Huashan subconsciously leaned into his arms, looking for a more comfortable position.

Shen Guiling lowered his head, resting his chin lightly on the top of her head, feeling the dependence and trust of the person in his arms. He tightened his arms and held her more tightly in his arms, as if hugging the most precious treasure in the world.

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In stark contrast to the brief tranquility of the penthouse suite, in a hidden luxury villa somewhere on the other side of the city, the air was as oppressive as the dead silence before a storm.

Shen Qingyu returned to his temporary residence with a lingering anger.

With a loud "bang", he slammed the heavy wooden door shut, shaking the decorative paintings on the wall slightly.

Shen Qingyu roughly ripped off his leather jacket. "Using yourself as a chess piece? Fuck! You bastard... you really know how to flatter yourself..."

He cursed under his breath, running his fingers through his hair, raking it irritably. Why hadn't he said anything back then?!

Suddenly, Shen Qingyu's fingertips stopped abruptly, an irritable expression froze on his face, and the whole person seemed to have been paused.

In the luxurious and spacious living room, the crystal chandelier emits a bright yet cold light.

Shen Lanxi sat leisurely on the sofa facing the door, wearing a neatly ironed black suit, with a cup of steaming black tea at his side, and the table was filled with various breakfasts.

"..."

Shen Qingyu pinched his eyebrows hard, and even tilted his head to stare at Shen Lanxi for a long time as if he was studying some rare species, until he was sure that he was not hallucinating, then he let out an unbelievable sneer.

"No... Shen Lanxi, what the hell time is it? Are you still in the mood to eat breakfast?"

Shen Lanxi slowly raised her head and glanced at the wall clock with a calm gaze. "Seven o'clock, why not eat breakfast at this time?"

"I..." Shen Qingyu was speechless for a moment, and found himself unable to speak because of this absurd calmness.

He looked at Shen Lanxi expressionlessly, took a few steps forward, pulled out the chair opposite and sat down heavily.

The wooden chair legs made a harsh sound as they rubbed against the marble floor.

"You already knew that, didn't you?"

The corners of Shen Lanxi's lips even curled up in a faint, almost mocking arc, "It seems that you have been quite upset today?"

Shen Qingyu was completely infuriated by his nonchalant attitude. He slammed the table, making the cups and plates clink. "Shen Lanxi! Stop pretending to be stupid. Don't you know where Shen Guiling took Shanshan? How can you still sit still?"

Facing Shen Qingyu's loss of control, Shen Lanxi only frowned slightly, her calm eyes like a bottomless cold pond. "Didn't you fail to sit still? What's the result? Is it any different from sitting here with me?"

"I……"

Shen Qingyu seemed to have his throat strangled in an instant, and his breath stagnated, but soon, a hint of suspicion flashed in his eyes, as if he suddenly figured something out. His eyes became complicated and hesitant, and he looked Shen Lanxi up and down.

"Something's wrong! When did you become so generous?"

Shen Lanxi's fingertips paused almost imperceptibly.

Shen Qingyu had no idea that Shen Lanxi had already walked the same path he was walking a year ago, and he had even been defeated before him.

At this moment, Shen Lanxi was not acquiescing, but had no other choice.

Because he couldn't ignore Jiang Huashan.

Silence spread in the air for a long time. Shen Lanxi put down the silver knife and fork in her hand, picked up the snow-white napkin, and slowly wiped the corner of her mouth. Every movement maintained the utmost elegance and restraint.

He raised his eyes, his gaze calm, "You don't need to meddle in my affairs. But you, now that you know, what are your plans?"

In the past few years, if Shen Qingyu had not failed to see the current situation clearly and repeatedly opposed him, how could he have been passive at every step and been led by Shen Guiling time and time again?

Shen Qingyu immediately heard the hidden meaning in his words, his eyes slightly pondered, and he said in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"

Shen Lanxi, "You followed Shen Guiling all the way, didn't you notice anything?"

Shen Qingyu narrowed his eyes. "Oh~ This is what you're asking about? What's going on? Is that arrogant Brother Lan Xi going to form an alliance with me?"

Shen Lanxi knew Shen Qingyu's character and was not affected by it. He got straight to the point: "What is his relationship with Bai Mi?"

Shen Qingyu's eyes moved slightly. Shen Lanxi asked this, he must have found out something.

"Those two, speaking of which, I actually saw something fishy going on yesterday. I heard Bai Mi call Shen Guiling..."

Shen Qingyu stretched out his tone, and when Shen Lanxi turned his gaze, he pretended to smile nonsensically, "Husband~"

Shen Lanxi, "..."

Shen Qingyu held her stomach and laughed so hard that she couldn't breathe. "I figured it out! How about we work together to keep Shen Guiling in Country S? If he becomes Bai Mi's princess, wouldn't the trouble be solved?"

Shen Lanxi slowly picked up the face towel on the table and symbolically wiped her hands, "Gao Zhi, clear the things away."

Shen Qingyu tilted his head and held his chin, his tone lazy, "Hey, I haven't eaten yet."

Shen Lanxi turned around and said, "Feed it to the dog."

Shen Qingyu clicked his tongue and watched Shen Lanxi leave with a smile.

He was unhappy with Shen Guiling, but that didn't mean he was happy with Shen Lanxi.

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