thefictionvixens Chapter 313 Heartbroken?
Chapter 313 Heartbroken?
Sheng Tingchen put his phone aside, reached for the wine glass in front of him, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
He sat on the sofa in the living room.
The entire villa felt unusually quiet and cold.
Rong Shu didn't go to the bar with Jiang Yu tonight; instead, she stayed in the room with Mei Mei, comforting her.
Meimei leaned against her mother's chest, her eyes red, looking pitiful and aggrieved.
"Mommy, please don't argue with Daddy, okay?" Meimei pouted.
Rong Shu patted her back gently and explained softly, "Meimei also has conflicts with her classmates at school. The adult world is more complicated, and it's normal to have conflicts and disagreements."
Meimei said, "But we'll make up soon, and Daddy and Mommy should make up soon too."
Rong Shu said, "Meimei, let's have fun here first, okay? We can talk about anything else when we get back."
"..."
Rong Shu finally managed to coax Mei Mei to sleep.
These past two days.
Ya Ya stayed with Mei Mei, and Rong Shu went along with everything she said, so Mei Mei stopped throwing a tantrum.
That night.
After Rong Shu put Mei Mei to sleep, she went to a bar with Jiang Yu.
at the same time.
Across the ocean.
Luxury cruise ship dinner.
The magnificent banquet hall, resembling a splendid palace, was filled with people dressed in gorgeous attire. A world-class music ensemble performed elegant music, which, combined with the rich aroma of wine in the air, created a mesmerizing and intoxicating atmosphere. Everyone was immersed in this extravagant and decadent dream, forgetting themselves and indulging in unrestrained enjoyment.
Sudden.
With a muffled "bang," a balloon overhead suddenly burst, and countless US dollars rained down like a torrential downpour.
A burst of exclamations and screams instantly resounded throughout the banquet hall, pushing the atmosphere to its peak.
In a corner of the banquet hall.
A man wearing a well-tailored bespoke suit, his long legs casually crossed, exudes an innate elegance and nobility.
He was hidden in the dim shadows, his cold features appearing even more obscure and difficult to discern amidst the interplay of light and shadow.
He held a cigarette between his fingers, the embers flickering and reflecting in his sharp, eagle-like eyes, as if he could easily see through all the sins and hypocrisy hidden beneath the glittering facade.
He sat there quietly, seemingly untouched by the surrounding hustle and bustle, yet he possessed a powerful aura that made him impossible to ignore. The cold and stern presence surrounding him further deterred others from taking even a single step closer.
At this time.
A blonde woman walked towards Sheng Tingchen with a sexy gait, holding a glass of red wine.
Before she could even sit down.
A pair of cold, sharp eyes shot towards him.
The woman was so frightened that she froze, her whole body stiffening in place.
"Sorry to bother you."
The woman, holding her wine glass, turned and strode away.
As they encountered David walking towards them, the beautiful woman greeted him with a fawning smile, "Mr. David."
David enthusiastically put his arm around the woman's slender waist. "Come on, let's have a drink."
David clinked glasses with the woman, and she kissed him on the cheek before turning away, satisfied and content.
David looked at Sheng Tingchen, walked over and sat down next to him. Seeing his silent expression, he teased, "What's wrong with you?"
Sheng Tingchen didn't reply, but asked in a deep voice, "How much money was spent?"
"It's only two million US dollars," David said with a nonchalant smile.
"Isn't it almost New Year's? Why did you come here?"
"Didn't you invite me?"
David chuckled and said, "I was just asking you casually, and you took it seriously."
"Didn't you quit smoking? Why are you smoking again? Did you break up with your boyfriend?"
Sheng Tingchen remained indifferent, stubbed out his cigarette, and ignored him.
Then the topic of Zhao Zheng came up again.
The Zhao family has not yet recovered from the crisis it experienced last year. Zhao Zheng is currently dealing with internal family issues, but he is also a formidable figure. He took advantage of this opportunity to acquire controlling stakes in several companies.
He has now been released from the period of supervision.
"Zhao Zheng is a vengeful guy."
Sheng Tingchen, however, did not take it seriously.
At this time.
His phone vibrated.
He picked up his phone. It was a video from an unfamiliar number. The cover was dimly lit, but a figure dancing energetically on stage could be clearly seen.
Sheng Tingchen clicked on the video. The loud and noisy music in the video was particularly jarring. On the stage, a tall and slender figure was wearing black shorts, which made her long legs look even more straight and well-proportioned. She wore a leather tube top and her long hair was loose.
She danced on the pole to the rhythm of the music, her eyes not filled with seductive charm, but with a confident and bright smile. Her body, mind, and soul seemed to be completely released, and she exuded a hot and wild beauty.
The video was only thirty seconds long. When it ended, the screen froze on the woman's flamboyant smile. The colorful lights reflected in her eyes, giving her an invisible allure.
In the video, the man's gaze as he looked at the woman on stage revealed undisguised greed and desire.
David noticed Sheng Tingchen staring intently at his phone, his handsome face expressionless, and asked in confusion, "What are you looking at?"
Sheng Tingchen put his phone away and said calmly, "It's nothing."
David stared at him. Although he hadn't changed much from beginning to end, David could still sense the solidification of his aura.
"What's the current situation between you and Evelynn?"
Sheng Tingchen glanced at him. "What, you're still thinking about it?"
David laughed, "It's just a question, no need to be so defensive."
Sheng Tingchen ignored him, stood up, and strode away.
David called out to his retreating figure, "Tingchen, where are you going?"
All he received in response was a cold, indifferent back view.
*
Rong Shu came off the stage, her forehead sweating profusely, but she felt exceptionally refreshed.
Jiang Yu was completely captivated and rushed forward to throw himself into Rong Shu's arms. "Xiao Shu, you are the epitome of womanhood. Your dancing is absolutely amazing."
Rong Shu smiled.
The two walked to the booth, and Jiang Yu poured her a glass of red wine.
At this moment, a man tried to approach her and strike up a conversation.
But they were quickly stopped by tall bodyguards. Three bodyguards were constantly watching the surroundings, preventing anyone from getting close.
Rong Shu drank a glass of wine and felt her blood boiling. The dopamine stimulation was so intense that it was easy to lose her mind.
She leaned back on the sofa and let out a long sigh.
Jiang Yu leaned against her and said, "You said that if you just release a little bit of your charm, men will be unable to resist. If you take the initiative, wouldn't men all have to give you their hearts?"
Rong Shu simply smiled and took a sip of wine.
"If only I had half the perseverance back then," Jiang Yu couldn't help but sigh again.
In order to completely change herself, Rong Shu not only worked out, but also learned dance to improve her figure. Only she knows the sweat and hardship she endured to get to where she is today.
"It's not too late now!" Rong Shu said with a smile.
Just as Jiang Yu was about to say something, her phone vibrated. She picked it up and saw that it was a call from Jiang Huaixu.