Chapter 83: I Want to Remarry An Ling

In the quiet cafe, soothing music was playing.

"Auntie, just calling me Linyan is fine."

Hearing the man's words, Mother An paused her movements.

She put down the cup in her hand and smiled, "Let's not. After all, Chairman Shen is no longer my son-in-law, so it is better for me to address you respectfully."

She looked down at her phone to check the time. "Is there something Chairman Shen wants to talk to me about? Just say it directly."

This behavior clearly showed she did not want to say much to the man.

Shen Linyan noticed her cold attitude, and his expression paused slightly.

He lowered his eyes and said gently, "Auntie, I want to remarry An Ling."

As soon as these words came out, Mother An's gaze froze slightly.

For a moment, she didn't know whether to call Shen Linyan straightforward or just too foolish, not even knowing how to lay the groundwork.

"I do not agree."

She didn't ask for reasons, didn't ask why, just refused without hesitation.

Shen Linyan's eyelashes trembled. He rubbed his ring finger without speaking, as if he had already guessed this answer.

Just as Mother An was about to get up and leave, the man's voice sounded, "I can give the Shen Corporation's shares to An Ling."

Her movements stagnated slightly. After being silent for a long while, she sat back down.

Leaning against the back of the chair, she slowly said, "Shen Linyan, An Zhou told me that you are quite ruthless in business."

The man's posture stiffened, his lack of response seemingly a tacit admission.

Mother An changed the subject, "But I don't understand these things, and I didn't listen carefully when he talked about them. What I mean is, money is not the reason for my disagreement."

Looking at the man in front of her, Mother An's tone softened a bit, "Shen Linyan, Lingling told me that she was the one who first brought up the divorce. She told you she didn't want to stay in the Shen family, and you agreed. Then don't bring her back to the Shen family again."

"As a mother, I don't want to see my child return to the place that once dragged her deep into the mud."

Marrying into the Shen family only left An Ling with rumors and gossip.

Even now, those things still follow her.

The moment she saw Shen Linyan, Mother An had actually guessed it would be about this.

At that time in the living room, An Zhou and his father both thought Shen Linyan was lying when he said he liked An Ling.

But she could tell that Shen Linyan was not lying.

It just looked a bit fake because his expression was somewhat unfamiliar and awkward.

"That girl is soft-hearted towards people close to her. Seeing you like this, she would definitely agree. But you also know that Lingling listens to me more, which is why you came to find me."

Mother An slowly stood up, her voice softening.

"But, I'm sorry, Shen Linyan. Auntie is already traumatized by this, so I won't agree to your remarriage. I would rather she marry an ordinary person."

Marry without any conflicts of interest, without any gossip, and live happily like an ordinary person.

The air was quiet for a moment before the man raised his head.

"I understand."

No joy or anger could be seen on his face. His eyes and brows were as gentle as ever. He curled his lips and said softly, "I am very sorry to take up your time. Please do not tell An Ling about today's matter. As compensation, I will have someone deliver that set of jade to your home."

After watching the man leave in his car, Mother An took out her phone and texted An Ling.

[Lingling, are you coming home for dinner tonight?]

An Ling: [Probably, what's wrong, Mom?]

[Nothing, just asking. If you have to work overtime, remember to let me know.]

An Ling replied okay and put her phone back in her bag.

She put on her hat and got out of the car with Nan Zhechuan.

Nan Zhechuan seemed a little nervous. He turned his head and asked her, "Is it really okay?"

"It's fine."

An Ling directly raised her hand and pressed the doorbell.

The auntie's voice came from the other side, "Who is it?"

"Hello," Nan Zhechuan spoke. "I am the producer of the show. I came here this time to talk to Mrs. Shen about what she mentioned last time."

"Oh, it's the producer. Come in then."

The front door opened, and An Ling and Nan Zhechuan went in together.

In the living room, Mother Shen was sitting on the sofa sipping tea. Seeing two people come in, her expression showed a momentary stun.

"And the person next to you is...?"

Nan Zhechuan hurriedly introduced, "This is also the producer in charge of Miss Shen. She had something to do and couldn't attend last time."

Mother Shen nodded and gestured to the auntie, "Auntie, pour tea for the two producers."

Nan Zhechuan sat on the sofa and carefully handed over a document. "Um, Madam Shen, our team thought about the proposal you mentioned last time, and I'm afraid it's still not quite suitable."

Hearing this, the gentleness on Mother Shen's face instantly faded a bit.

She didn't speak, just lowered her eyes and lightly picked up the teacup from the table to take a sip.

"Not suitable?"

She glanced over with condescending arrogance. "The producer doesn't seem to understand what I meant. I didn't consider that a proposal."

Nan Zhechuan looked troubled. "This... mainly..."

"My daughter didn't even refuse, so the producer doesn't need to be so dutiful, right?"

Mother Shen interrupted him, put down her teacup, and said with a half-smile, "It wasn't easy for the show to get to this point. I also invested in it, and I even recommended some of your sponsors. So let's not make things difficult for everyone."

Anyone could hear the explicit and implicit threats in these words.

Seeing the man's face stiffen, the smile on Mother Shen's lips turned mocking as she slowly lowered her eyes and took a sip of tea.

At this time, the woman wearing a hat next to him suddenly reached out and took the document back, her voice calm under the mask.

"Since we can't come to an agreement, I will apply with Miss Shen to change the shooting location back to the original place."

As soon as she said this, Mother Shen's movements suddenly stopped.

After hearing the content clearly, she frowned, automatically ignoring the slightly familiar tone of the woman's voice, and slammed the cup onto the table with a bang.

"Change locations!? I do not agree!"

"Mrs. Shen, your proposal will cause huge losses to the show, and it's not just a matter of money, so we cannot agree."

The woman raised her head, revealing clear and clean eyes under the brim of her hat, "Moreover, no one wants to watch Lu Jingshen."

Mother Shen's eyelids twitched.

Was it an illusion? Why did this woman give her a familiar feeling?

"A lowly producer like you dares to speak to me like this?? Believe it or not, I will withdraw my investment!"

The woman's attitude remained unchanged, "I have already said it, this is not a matter of money."

The reputation that Ms. Chen had built up over many years in the industry could not be ruined by this variety show.

Mother Shen's eyes turned cold and she said sternly, "What is your name? From now on, you don't need to be in charge of this anymore."

When she was out and about, who dared not give her some face? Since when did a lowly employee dare to talk back to her?

Hearing this, the woman looked up at her, slowly took off her hat and mask, revealed that familiar and beautiful face, and smiled brightly with curved eyes.

"Whether I am in charge or not, I'm afraid it has nothing to do with Mrs. Shen."

Mother Shen's pupils shrank, and then her face instantly darkened as she gritted her back teeth.

"An Ling!? Why is it you?"