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Chapter 394 The Tribulations and Ups and Downs of a Lifetime

Sheng Tingyu nodded slightly and hummed in agreement, then looked at Sheng Tingze and said, "Don't you have something to do tonight?"

Originally, Sheng Tingyu had arranged for the three brothers to have a meal together today, but when he contacted Sheng Tingze, he said he had something to do that evening and couldn't make it.

Caught red-handed here, Sheng Tingze wasn't too embarrassed. He smiled and said, "Well, we had an appointment beforehand, didn't we?"

Sheng Tingyu didn't say anything, "Then you guys go ahead!"

Sheng Tingze hummed in agreement.

Rong Shu glanced at Sheng Tingchen, who remained silent and showed no intention of speaking. As she was about to turn and leave, she saw An Qingyue walking in their direction. An Qingyue was staring at them, her eyes filled with undisguised resentment.

Looks like we really didn't choose the right place today.

"Xiao Shu, let's go!"

Rong Shu withdrew her gaze and turned to walk into the lobby.

Sheng Tingyu glanced at Sheng Tingchen, about to say something, when he saw An Qingyue approaching and greeting them, "Brother Chen, Young Master Sheng."

Sheng Tingchen strode straight into the hall, and Sheng Tingyu followed without responding to An Qingyue's words.

An Qingyue stood there, her face instantly stiffening. She watched Sheng Tingchen's departing figure and clenched her fists involuntarily.

"Qingyue, are you... alright?"

An Qingyue's friend asked her with concern and caution.

Inside the private room.

Sheng Tingze and Rong Shu ordered their food.

Sheng Tingze finally asked, "Are you still going to work at Rong En?"

Rong Shu said, "I'm going to the branch office in City C."

Sheng Tingze paused for a moment, then asked, "When are we going?"

"Wait until the handover work here is completed."

Sheng Tingchen said he would consider it for two days, but it was impossible to change his mind because of his opinion.

Sheng Tingze nodded slightly. This was probably the best choice. He sighed, "Won't it be difficult to see each other again in the future?"

Rong Shu smiled, "What, are you short of money for two plane tickets?"

"That's not entirely true."

Rong Shu said, "Let's go there first, and we'll talk about the future later!"

"Um."

Sheng Tingze didn't ask any more questions.

Rong Shu told him about her brother's situation in City C. She really wanted to see him, so she wanted to finish her work here as soon as possible and go there.

Sheng Tingze understood who the brother she was referring to was. As for who he was, he had known for a long time, as Pei Yu had told him. Judging from Rong Shu's tone, she probably didn't know it was Su Qingzhi.

When he first heard the news, he was incredibly shocked and surprised.

One can only lament the cruel twist of fate.

Su Qingzhi turned out to be Xiao Shu's biological brother.

Mrs. Ann was her mother.

Thinking of what Madam An had done to her own daughter, he felt even more indignant.

If Xiao Shu knew the truth.

After being stabbed by his own mother and having his own brother condone his half-sister's harm to him, would he still feel such anticipation and joy when he finally sees Su Qingzhi?

She didn't dare to think about it any further.

seriously.

Her life was never peaceful; it was filled with hardship and setbacks.

Her parents divorced when she was young, and she became sensitive and insecure after a serious illness in high school. She entered into a marriage when her family was on the verge of bankruptcy right after graduating from university, but instead of happiness, she faced endless darkness. She was schemed against by villains while abroad for five years. She finally managed to get out of there and started her own career, but she is still unhappy now.

Her experience would be unbearable for anyone.

But there was nothing he could do.

Seeing that Sheng Tingze had suddenly fallen silent, Rong Shu asked in confusion, "Tingze, what's wrong?"

Sheng Tingze quickly composed himself and said with a smile, "It's nothing."

He felt it was best not to let Xiao Shu know how good Su Qingzhi was; it would only rub salt into her wounds.

Rong Shu was suspicious; he didn't seem like anything was wrong just now.

"Then I'll go with you. Anyway, I should take a proper vacation soon. I've been too tired lately, so it's a good opportunity to travel and relax."

Rong Shu sighed and said jokingly, "The boss is really something else. I go to work while you go on vacation. Why do I suddenly feel a little unbalanced?"

Sheng Tingze smiled and said, "Then why don't you resign and come work for me?"

The two were joking around.

The atmosphere during the meal was exceptionally relaxed.

period.

Rong Shu went to the bathroom and suddenly felt a dull pain in her stomach; it seemed her period was about to start.

She was washing her hands at the sink. As she pulled out the tissues to put them in her hands, she looked up and saw someone behind her in the mirror. She casually wiped the water off her hands and threw the tissues into the trash can.

Turn around.

An Qingyue stood behind her, watching her.

Rong Shu ignored her and left. An Qingyue suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, squeezing it tightly. Rong Shu's face darkened, and she stared at her with cold eyes. "Let go."

An Qingyue raised her eyes to confront Rong Shu, a mocking smile curving her lips as she raised an eyebrow and said contemptuously, "Rong Shu, I never knew you were so despicable."

Rong Shu's face suddenly turned cold. She forcefully pulled her hand back and slapped him across the face.

Snapped!

A crisp slap sounded.

An Qingyue screamed, her eyes widening as she covered her cheek where she had been slapped.

"Your mouth still smells so bad."

"Qingyue." An Qingyue's friend followed her in, and was stunned by the scene. After regaining her senses, she rushed forward to help her.

Rong Shu ignored her and turned to leave, but when she saw the man who had appeared, she stopped abruptly.

Eyes facing each other.

Sheng Tingchen looked down at the woman in front of him, his dark eyes deep and his face cold.

Rong Shu stiffened for a moment, staring at him.

A brief silence.

Then An Qingyue's agitated voice rang out, "Brother Chen, don't be fooled by her, she is..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

She met the man's eyes, which seemed to be looking at her intently.

That's when he's not expressionless; that's when he's most intimidating.

Just that one glance.

An Qingyue froze on the spot, suddenly unsure how to continue. She only heard Sheng Tingchen say to Rong Shu in a deep voice, "Go back after you finish eating."

Rong Shu gave a faint reply.

Sheng Tingchen walked directly towards the men's restroom without glancing at An Qingyue again.

Rong Shu walked away.

An Qingyue stood there, seething with hatred.

"Qingyue, are you alright?" her friend asked with concern.

An Qingyue suddenly turned her head and glared at her, saying, "You'd better forget what you saw. If you dare to tell anyone, I'll tear your mouth apart."

I'm not really a friend of hers, I'm just someone who flatters her.

Back in the private room.

Sheng Tingze noticed her pale face and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Rong Shu said, "It's nothing, just a bit of an upset stomach. I'll probably need to rest for a couple of days."

Sheng Tingze instantly understood what she meant, "Let's go home after dinner!"

"Um."