Ch 344: The Way He Loves You Is Blinding
Before Qi Mingxuan’s phone call, Shen Qing Shu had just seen the news online.
The marriage certificate announcement, although without a wedding, was enough to shock the entire North City.
In the photo, Fu Si Yan was still expressionless, and Qi Mingxuan’s cold and glamorous face was impeccable; they were a perfect match.
Unlike her and Fu Si Yan, their marriage was unequal from the start.
21-year-old Shen Qing Shu and 25-year-old Fu Si Yan entered the country side-by-side, appearing overly youthful.
But Qi Mingxuan was not.
She is the Qi Family heiress, the CEO of Ronghou Group, Qi Mingxuan, who even standing beside Fu Si Yan remained dazzling and eye-catching.
At the age of 34, with a full body of impressive achievements, the topics about her are inseparable from words like “modern woman,” “strong woman,” and “female role model.”
Looking at their marriage certificate, Shen Qing Shu felt a sense of “they are from the same world,” “they are truly a perfect match.”
She thought she should bless Fu Si Yan.
Fu Si Yan’s first 34 years of life were not smooth; they were even excessively difficult and arduous. Now he has finally met an excellent woman who can fight alongside him.
She should, as a friend, as a half-family member, sincerely bless Fu Si Yan.
But Fu Si Yan had said he didn’t want her blessing…
In a panic, Qi Mingxuan’s phone call came.
Shen Qing Shu subconsciously answered the call. When she realized it was an unknown number and wanted to hang up, she heard a woman’s cold voice on the phone.
The woman revealed her identity, even with blatant provocation.
“How did CEO Qi get my number?” Shen Qing Shu’s voice was calm, but her fingers holding the phone tightened slightly.
She wasn’t actually that calm.
“Isn’t Miss Shen’s concern a little misplaced?” Qi Mingxuan’s voice held a hint of amusement. “You are Fu Si Yan’s ex-wife, and now Fu Si Yan and I are married. Aren’t you at all curious about me?”
This blunt provocation caused Shen Qing Shu to frown.
But she didn’t want to get too involved with Qi Mingxuan.
“CEO Qi, you can just say what you have to say.”
“Let’s meet.” Qi Mingxuan’s tone was proud. “I have something I want to show Miss Shen, something about you.”
Shen Qing Shu wanted to refuse, but hearing that it was about herself, she agreed.
…
There is a very famous Riverside Cafe by the Li River.
Shen Qing Shu and Qi Mingxuan agreed to meet here.
It was very close; Shen Qing Shu walked out of her villa, crossed the road, and arrived in less than five minutes.
In the late afternoon, the red glow painted the sky.
Shen Qing Shu entered the coffee shop.
Qi Mingxuan, sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the river, raised her hand to beckon her.
Shen Qing Shu stopped, pursed her lips, and walked straight towards her.
She sat opposite Qi Mingxuan.
“What would you like to drink?” Qi Mingxuan had the demeanor of a queen, her gaze openly appraising Shen Qing Shu.
Shen Qing Shu’s tone was calm; meeting Qi Mingxuan’s gaze without flinching, she said, “CEO Qi, no need for pleasantries, let’s just get straight to the point.”
Hearing this, Qi Mingxuan lifted her coffee cup and took a sip. When she put down the cup, she slightly curled her red lips, then her gaze fell back on Shen Qing Shu’s face.
The two women silently confronted each other, their temperaments completely different.
Qi Mingxuan was strong and proud. When she looked at people, the arrogance and scrutiny in her eyes were unconcealed. She was a very excellent woman, her pride and thorns unhidden.
Shen Qing Shu was gentle and pleasant. Although she had recently recovered from a serious illness and was thin, her eyebrows and eyes possessed the unique tenderness of a Southern woman.
Qi Mingxuan’s red lips curled slightly.
So Fu Si Yan likes this type.
She appeared non-aggressive, soft and harmless, the type most likely to evoke a man’s protective instincts.
But Qi Mingxuan thought such a woman was useless and wouldn’t help a man’s career at all.
She even believed that Fu Si Yan’s love for Shen Qing Shu was merely a result of his protective instincts and male chauvinism.
Qi Mingxuan’s blatant appraisal and disdain were all seen by Shen Qing Shu.
But she was only here to clarify things, not to start a fight.
“CEO Qi, where’s the thing?”
Qi Mingxuan chuckled, took an agreement from her bag, and pushed it towards Shen Qing Shu.
“Take a look.”
Shen Qing Shu picked up the agreement and opened it—
When she saw the words “Prenuptial Agreement,” she wasn’t very surprised.
Businesspeople value etiquette. Qi Mingxuan, having been in the business world for a long time and being the Qi Family’s only heir, even when getting married, would prioritize the interests of the group and family.
So signing a prenuptial agreement was normal for them.
However, the further Shen Qing Shu read, the tighter her brows became.
Qi Mingxuan kept staring at Shen Qing Shu’s face.
Observing every subtle expression and glance.
For a full five minutes.
Shen Qing Shu put down the agreement and looked up.
Their eyes met.
Qi Mingxuan was very satisfied with Shen Qing Shu’s shocked expression.
“Have you seen it clearly?”
Shen Qing Shu’s brow furrowed. “So, my bone marrow was donated by you.”
Qi Mingxuan raised an eyebrow. “Yes, so theoretically speaking, I am your lifesaver.”
Shen Qing Shu clutched the agreement in her hand.
“But Fu Si Yan repaid this lifesaving grace on your behalf.” Qi Mingxuan challenged. “Shen Qing Shu, are you moved?”
Shen Qing Shu didn’t answer her.
She never imagined that the bone marrow that brought her back to life was obtained by Fu Si Yan in such a way!
The agreement mentioned not only Fu Si Yan and Qi Mingxuan’s ten-year marriage but also Fu Si Yan’s obligation to eliminate those who oppose Qi Mingxuan within the group within three years.
Qi Mingxuan was to swallow up all of Ronghou’s equity within three years.
In this agreement, Qi Mingxuan did not betray her persona as a businesswoman; she prioritized her interests.
The harshest clause was that during the ten-year marriage, Fu Si Yan must remain faithful to the marriage and not betray it, and regardless of what Qi Mingxuan did, Fu Si Yan could not unilaterally request a divorce.
Shen Qing Shu recalled Fu Si Yan’s unspoken words that day…
What he meant by “different” was truly different.
Such an agreement placed many restrictions on Fu Si Yan and carried significant risks!
Shen Qing Shu took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions. “Does Fu Si Yan know you’re looking for me?”
“Fu Si Yan doesn’t want you to know about this.” Qi Mingxuan looked at Shen Qing Shu with disdain. “He’s afraid you’ll feel burdened; he wants to be a great lover, a good person. That’s why I met you today without him knowing, but I’ll tell him when I get back.”
“Why are you telling me?”
“Why?” Qi Mingxuan sneered. “Because I can’t stand it! You’re divorced, and although you had two children for him, Fu Si Yan has gone to such lengths for an ex-wife. I’m quite jealous of you.”
Shen Qing Shu pursed her lips, staring at her intently.
“Miss Shen, just consider me the villain; I just don’t like seeing you too comfortable. But remember, Fu Si Yan is my legal husband for the next ten years. Please keep your distance from him and don’t do anything that suggests lingering feelings, otherwise, I’ll treat you as a mistress!”
Shen Qing Shu put down the agreement and looked at Qi Mingxuan. “CEO Qi, rest assured; I have no interest in a married man. Besides, Fu Si Yan and I are divorced; we have only two children, nothing else.”
“Really?” Qi Mingxuan laughed. “But now that you know Fu Si Yan sacrificed himself for you, aren’t you moved, aren’t you guilty?”
“Fu Si Yan didn’t give me a choice,” Shen Qing Shu’s eyes were cold. “Doesn’t CEO Qi think I’m quite passive?”
Qi Mingxuan paused.
Shen Qing Shu’s reaction was unexpected.
She smiled. “Miss Shen means Fu Si Yan is making a fool of himself?”
“He’s an adult and should be responsible for his words and actions.” Shen Qing Shu’s voice was calm. “CEO Qi, you’re here to see me feel guilty and distressed. I am indeed guilty, but what can that change?”
“It can’t change anything?” Qi Mingxuan sneered, tapping her finger on the table.
“But it’s more interesting if I expose this.”
“Then CEO Qi has achieved her goal.” Shen Qing Shu sneered back. “Are you satisfied, CEO Qi?”
“So-so. I mainly think Fu Si Yan’s love for you is too glaring.”
Qi Mingxuan stood up, retrieving the agreement. “Anyway, that’s how things are. Miss Shen can go find Fu Si Yan, but it won’t change anything. For the next ten years, Fu Si Yan is mine.”
Shen Qing Shu remained silent.
Qi Mingxuan left.
Gentle music echoed in the coffee shop.
Shen Qing Shu sat in her seat, not leaving for a long time.
Until nightfall.
A hurried footstep sounded in the coffee shop.
Fu Si Yan arrived.
“Ashu…”
Shen Qing Shu heard his voice and slowly raised her head.
The man’s expression was tense, his dark eyes fixed on her. “Ashu, are you alright?”
