Chapter 105: I Want to See the Madam [Word Count Replenished]

After the incident that day, An Ling did not go to see Xu Huoqing, but she learned the ins and outs of the matter from An Zhou.

She heard that Xu Huoqing had drunk too much and threw a drunken fit in the private room, even trying to attack others. To prevent any chaos, Teacher Guo directly cut the Gordian knot and knocked his nephew out.

Moreover, Teacher Guo also found out about the things Xu Huoqing had done and taught him a severe lesson.

She didn't know how he was taught a lesson, but An Zhou said that when he went to find Xu Huoqing and explained his purpose, Xu Huoqing directly knelt down to apologize, crying and saying he would never dare do it again.

An Zhou even thoughtfully mentioned that he had recorded a video and asked if he should send it to her to watch.

An Ling flatly refused. She couldn't recognize Xu Huoqing anyway, nor did she want to see that ugly face.

Afterwards, Teacher Guo specially came over to apologize to her.

[I'm sorry, Miss An. When Xu Huoqing was young, his parents worked abroad, so no one really supervised him, and his temperament was spoiled. I'm sorry for causing you trouble. I will contact his parents and send him back abroad.]

An Ling: [The matter has been resolved, please don't take it to heart.]

Teacher Guo: [Xu Huoqing will not speak of those things either, so Miss An can rest assured. To show my apology, I know many screenwriter and actor friends, and I can introduce them to you.]

An Ling: [Okay, thank you.]

After sending it, she continued typing.

[If possible, is it convenient to ask about that night...]

Her fingertips hesitated on the screen. After a few seconds of silence, An Ling deleted this sentence.

Just as she put down her phone, a colleague's voice came from behind, Ah Leng, Teacher Chen is calling you.

She turned her head and stood up, Coming.

When Teacher Chen saw her come in, he looked up from the documents and picked up an invitation letter. This is the invitation to the jewelry banquet tomorrow night. Teacher Guo Yu had someone deliver it, saying it's an apology gift for you.

This kind of banquet usually invites many wealthy young ladies and masters, taking the opportunity to introduce the brand's new seasonal products at the party.

The An family had received such invitations before, but An Ling had never attended. After all, there were too many people to greet, and she couldn't recognize them at all.

But for producers, there would also be many brand representatives and investors at such banquets, making it very suitable for expanding connections. If she attended in the name of the company, it wouldn't attract too much attention either.

Was this what Teacher Guo meant by helping with introductions?

An Ling took the invitation letter. I will go. Then, Teacher Chen, you get back to your work.

As if remembering something else, Teacher Chen smiled and said, By the way, it seems your identity can't be hidden anymore. Even Lin Ya came to ask me if you are that An Ling. I told them to ask you directly if they wanted to know.

An Ling looked slightly stunned, then her face turned a bit red, feeling a little embarrassed.

She knew she was going to be found out.

During the lunch break, An Ling went to Jiang Mai's coffee shop.

There were quite a few people at this time. An Ling sat in her seat and waited for a while before Jiang Mai hurried over.

She pushed the bag on the table over. Have you not eaten lunch yet? I brought you a sandwich.

Leng Leng, you are so nice.

Jiang Mai picked it up, sat down, opened the plastic bag, and took a bite of the sandwich. Are you not busy today? Or is there something going on? Why did you suddenly come to see me?

Today is okay. An Ling touched her nose, her eyes wandering. Can't I come hang out with you just for fun?

Jiang Mai glanced at the expression on her face and instantly understood. She leaned back in her chair and snorted twice. Spit it out. One look and I know something's up. It's not that Xu Huoqing again, is it? Is he still harassing you?

No. An Ling shook her head. Xu Huoqing won't come looking for me anymore.

Really?

Jiang Mai was a bit skeptical. Didn't Xu Huoqing use your face blindness to threaten you last time? Did he just give up like that?

An Ling picked up the hot chocolate on the table and took a sip. He got his head smashed by someone a few days ago. I heard he was bleeding and hospitalized. My brother went to talk to him, and he apologized to me, saying he won't come looking for me again.

Oh my god. Jiang Mai couldn't help but smile. He finally got what was coming to him. This is a good thing. It's just a pity I wasn't there, otherwise I would have punched him too.

An Ling paused slightly, silent for a moment before speaking, Do you think breaking...

The words character persona got stuck on her lips, and An Ling silently swallowed them back.

She really wanted to scold An Zhou.

It was all his fault for always talking about it, causing her to start thinking about these nonsense things.

As the coffee shop got more crowded, Jiang Mai finished eating and turned to look. Then I'll get back to work.

Okay, go ahead. An Ling nodded. I'll be heading back to the company soon too.

After Jiang Mai left, she glanced at the time, and a message suddenly popped up on the screen.

Shen Linyan: [Is my wife here ^^]

She was slightly taken aback, and then the corners of her lips curled up.

An Ling: [Hubby, I'm here ^^]

Shen Linyan: [I got the project we discussed that night. Now I have money to buy a ring.]

An Ling: [(◍•ᴗ•◍) Buy it! We'll pick it out together when you come back tonight.]

An Ling put away her phone in a very good mood.

See, she had said that Shen Linyan really went to a business dinner that night, and only An Zhou didn't believe it.

On the other side, in the office, Secretary Chen looked at the man who was engrossed in messaging.

He couldn't help but remind him, Chairman Shen, it's time. President An and President Wen are waiting for you.

Hearing this, the smile on the man's face instantly faded. He put away his phone, stood up, and said indifferently, Let's go.

...

An Zhou had specially come to Dahl Company today to discuss the project.

After winning the bid last time, Damian quickly returned to his country, saying that another person in charge would talk to him.

But he didn't expect this person in charge to be an old acquaintance.

Following the employee into the office, when he clearly saw the man in front of him, surprise flashed in his eyes. You are the person in charge of Dahl Company?

Wen Yuche smiled and reached out his hand to him. It's me. Thanks for taking the trouble to come all this way, Brother An.

You hid yourself quite deeply, kid! An Zhou shook his hand back, beaming with a bright smile, his tone still carrying surprise.

It's in the bag!

The acting CEO of Dahl Company was actually an acquaintance!

Why didn't you tell us last time we had dinner at home?

Wen Yuche poured tea for him and replied, It wasn't confirmed last time. I only took office after Damian left.

An Zhou took the tea handed to him and suddenly realized. No wonder Damian chose us. Did you recommend us?

He had wondered why they didn't choose the Shen family, but chose the An family instead.

It turned out they had an insider!

Hearing this, Wen Yuche's movements paused, and the smile on his face was a bit forced. Well... my recommendation wouldn't have played much of a role.

An Zhou just thought he was being modest. He smiled and patted his shoulder. Don't be polite. The An family being able to win the project this time is all thanks to you. If there's anything you need in the future, feel free to come to the An Group. I'll definitely help if I can.

It was just a pity that a girl like An Ling insisted on liking that big bad wolf, Shen Linyan.

If she were together with Wen Yuche, then the An Group surpassing the Shen Group would be just around the corner!

Thinking of this, he said seriously again, I'm really sorry about the blind date. I didn't know that girl An Ling was still in contact with her ex-husband. Actually, our family at that time...

Hearing this, Wen Yuche immediately widened his eyes.

He hastily waved his hands, his gaze darting to the door in a panic as if terrified someone might walk in. His tone was inexplicably urgent: "Hahaha, Brother An, you don't need to say that. No, no! When we went on that blind date, An Ling and I were just treating it as friends!"

Oh, Brother An! You can't just say whatever you want!

Seeing Wen Yuche's reaction, An Zhou also glanced toward the door, instantly understanding.

He got it. As the newly appointed acting chairman, there were bound to be many eyes on him. He really did need to be cautious.

He dropped the subject and, as if recalling something, changed the topic: "By the way, do you know about the newly established AL Group? I heard it was started by some foreign investor."

This company had been established so suddenly and quietly that, at first, no one paid any attention to it.

It wasn't until they signed several major projects and their stock prices skyrocketed that everyone finally noticed this dark horse that had come out of nowhere.

Hearing this, Wen Yuche's expression turned slightly subtle. "...I know. The boss of that company is friends with Damian."

"So they're friends," An Zhou nodded.

No wonder they had massive funding and startup projects right out of the gate.

Wen Yuche checked the time.

"He's coming today too. He should be here soon."

Saying this, he looked at An Zhou again, hesitating before adding, "And... he wants to meet with you."

"Me?" An Zhou was surprised. "To collaborate with the An Corporation?"

Just as Wen Yuche was about to speak, a knock sounded at the door, followed by his secretary's voice.

"President Wen, Chairman Shen is here."

Hearing the voice, both men in the room paused.

An Zhou wondered to himself why that boss was also surnamed Shen.

But when the door opened and he saw the man's familiar face, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Wen Yuche stood up to introduce them: "Um... President An, this is Chairman Shen of the AL Group."

Wen Yuche was still hesitating whether to continue the introduction, but the man raised a hand to stop him, his voice cold and clear.

"President An. A pleasure."

The man standing before him was tall and straight, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Dressed in a well-tailored dark suit, his handsome features exuded a calm, noble sense of detachment.

If it wasn't Shen Linyan, who else could it be?

An Zhou stood up in shock, his face full of disbelief.

This had to be fake, right?

"You started AL Group?"

This guy actually started a company? What kind of terrifying speed was this?

Remembering what Wen Yuche had said earlier, An Zhou's face cycled through a spectrum of colors.

So the reason Damian chose them before was because...

The man sat down on the sofa. "I started it."

"..."

An Zhou furrowed his brows.

Everyone said Shen Linyan was bankrupt now, and even his sister firmly believed it.

But now, he had rapidly established an enterprise and even knew Damian.

To have such means, Shen Linyan was definitely not as down-and-out as the outside world claimed. The money and power in his hands were far greater than anyone imagined.

An Zhou blurted out, "You didn't go bankrupt? You lied to An Ling?"

Damn it! He had told An Ling long ago not to trust this guy!

An Zhou turned, wanting to leave.

The man's voice came from behind him.

"I can keep collaborating with the An Corporation on the AL and Dahl projects."

An Zhou's footsteps instantly halted.

He turned around. "What do you mean? What does the Dahl project have to do with you?"

"Dahl is also under my control. Even the project President An secured previously was recommended by me."

An Zhou: ?

He turned to look at Wen Yuche in astonishment, only to receive a complicated and helpless nod.

"He is a shareholder."

"..."

An Zhou opened his mouth, furrowing his brows. "Shen Linyan, what are you trying to do?"

The man didn't speak; he merely lifted his eyelids and glanced at Wen Yuche.

Wen Yuche instantly understood and opened the door to leave.

Once only the two of them were left in the office, Shen Linyan slowly spoke:

"I hope President An will stop interfering in the matters between me and my wife."

Hearing this, An Zhou remained silent for a few seconds, his brows slowly knitting together. "You're doing all this just to trick An Ling into remarrying you?"

This was too dramatic.

An Zhou still found it somewhat hard to believe. "Are you really not after the An Corporation?"

"..."

The air was quiet for a moment before the man spoke in a mild voice, "I have no interest in the An Corporation. I even gave AL to An Ling."

An Zhou's expression froze.

After snapping back to reality, he couldn't help but click his tongue. "Damn."

That girl was truly lucky. Shen Linyan had actually given the company to her; she could just sit at home and collect the money.

Meanwhile, here he was, being threatened by someone.

Should he choose to let his sister know the truth about her marriage, or choose the bright future of the An family?

An Zhou raised his hand without hesitation.

"Fine, I won't say anything. I choose the projects."

As long as Shen Linyan didn't target the An family, it was fine.

This was the husband An Ling had chosen for herself, so let her believe in him!

As if realizing something, An Zhou asked again, "So you were indeed the one behind what happened to Xu Huoqing, right?"

The man didn't speak. He just lowered his eyes and drank his tea, seemingly acquiescing.

An Zhou cast him a glance.

It really was him.

"Shen Linyan, I can keep my mouth shut, but you'd better pray that when she finds out, An Ling won't be angry."

An Zhou hissed lightly. "But let me tell you first, your true colors probably won't soften An Ling's heart. That girl likes the gentle types."

The man's movements instantly halted, his fingertips tightening slightly.

He lowered his eyes, his dark irises as deep as a bottomless lake, and said softly:

"I know. She won't find out..."

As long as An Zhou didn't tell her.

She would never find out.

...

After work, An Ling returned home.

Shen Linyan was going to be home late today. After taking a shower and turning on the heating, she sat on the sofa, planning to pick out rings first.

This diamond was too big; skip.

This one was too flashy; skip that too.

This one was both ugly and expensive; absolutely not.

Shen Linyan suited simple yet exquisite designs, something that exuded elegance in a low-key manner.

After selecting a few styles, drowsiness gradually washed over her. The living room was quiet and warm, making for a very comfortable sleeping environment. She pulled the blanket tighter around herself, tilted her head, and lay down on the sofa to take a short nap.

An unknown amount of time passed before a beep sounded from the front door.

As soon as Shen Linyan walked in, he saw the woman lying on the sofa.

He paused slightly, then gently closed the door, lightened his footsteps, and walked over.

Under the dim light of the floor lamp, the dark blue blanket made the woman's figure look even more petite. Half of her face was quietly buried in the blanket, her long eyelashes casting faint shadows. She looked beautiful and pure.

He crouched down, resting his hand on the sofa. After a few seconds of silence, he slowly lowered his head and planted a kiss on the woman's face.

The man's movements were very gentle, as if afraid of waking the sleeping woman.

As his warm breath washed over her, the woman's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Slow to react, she turned her head, her clear eyes looking at him with a hint of daze. She seemed to be trying to recognize him, her voice soft and sleepy: "Shen Linyan? You're back?"

"It's me," Shen Linyan lowered his head and nuzzled her cheek. "Why didn't my wife go back to the bedroom to sleep?"

An Ling felt a bit ticklish from his nuzzling and tilted her head, giggling. "I was waiting for you to come back. If I fell asleep in the bedroom, you wouldn't wake me up, and then I wouldn't know you were home."

Hearing this, the man's movements froze.

He suddenly looked up at her. His dark eyes were exceptionally deep in the night, swirling with countless unspoken emotions. His voice was incredibly soft.

"Did my wife want to see me?"

An Ling blinked. Her eyes curved into a playful smile as she deliberately held back her answer. "Guess."

The man let out a low chuckle and lowered his head, pressing a tender, doting kiss to her eyes.

"Well, I wanted to see my wife."