Chapter 374 : Green Plum Meets Wine 25 (1/2)

“You leave first.” Yin Mo spoke to Shen Jiayin.

She nodded and got up to leave. As she was about to walk past Shi Sheng, she paused. “Ms Sheng, how about we go out for a walk?”

Shi Sheng propped up her jaw with one hand, appearing rather beat. “Don’t feel like it.”

Shen Jiayin’s eyes darkened, and she looked towards Yu Jiu.

‘These two are going to talk about proper business matters, so would he allow her to remain?’

But Yu Jiu didn’t show any signs of getting angry, merely ruffling Shi Sheng’s hair instead. “Tired? We’ll be done soon.”

Yu Jiu’s attitude was quite clear on this—Shi Sheng didn’t have to leave.

Shen Jiayin turned to look at Yin Mo. He was currently sizing Shi Sheng up rather curiously.

Shen Jiayin grit her teeth and left without saying anything.

The moment she left, Yu Jiu got to the point. “After intercepting my goods and then asking to meet me, I believe you must have a request, do you not, Mr Yin?”

Yin Mo switched his posture so that he appeared even more casual. “It’s not so much a request as a transaction.”

“Transaction?” Yu Jiu scoffed. “What transaction is enough for Mr Yin to run all the way out of the country to intercept my goods? I bet it must’ve taken a lot of effort huh?”

Yin Mo’s interlocked fingers tightened.

His organisation was all within the country, so it was true he’d expended a lot of effort to get the job done.

The two continued to skirt around the topic for quite some time. It was only when Yu Jiu noticed Shi Sheng’s worsening expression and recalled her distaste for wasting time that he got to the point. “What transaction did you have in mind, Mr Yin? Do tell.”

Yin Mo had been waiting for Yu Jiu to say that. “I want the necklace called “Memory” in Mr Yu’s possession.”

“You intercepted my goods for the sake of a necklace?” Yu Jiu’s smile had turned somewhat mocking.

“That necklace was handcrafted and is very unique. It is the only one of its kind in the world. I believe Mr Yu is aware of its value.”

“En, I’ll consider it.”

“Then I shall await your good news, Mr Yu.”

Although Yu Jiu’s lips were pulled upwards into a smile, it didn’t reach his eyes. With a very perfunctory attitude, he bid Yin Mo farewell, “Goodbye.”

Yin Mo glanced towards Shi Sheng before leaving, and she stared back with a provocative gaze.

“Going by story clichés, there’s something important about that necklace.” Once Yin Mo had left, she lightly mentioned.

“Story clichés? Xiaoxia-meimei, you certainly have unique analogies.” Yu Jiu pinched her cheek. “C’mon, my Empress, let us return to our palace for the night.”

Shi Sheng gave him a meaningful look—Yu Jiu was deliberately dodging the topic.

He hugged and rubbed up against her. “There’s no need to worry, I can handle this.”

“Oh, okay. Then from now on, don’t stick your nose into my business either.” Shi Sheng nodded.

“As long as you’re fine, I’ll obey you in everything.” Yu Jiu’s words came easily. Though Shi Sheng was pleased, she didn’t let it show as she got up and walked out.

As their car left the winery, Shi Sheng saw Shen Jiayin and Yin Mo standing in front of another vehicle. The contents of their discussion were unknown, but the atmosphere around them seemed off.

……

This matter was but an interlude before Shi Sheng began preparing to inherit the Sheng Family business.

But she hadn’t expected Yu Xingyun to be the first one to approach her.

The two found a coffee shop to talk in. Yu Xingyun’s forehead was creased with concern.

“Xiaoxia, do you really want to inherit Sheng Shi Group?”

Shi Sheng gave Yu Xingyun a doubtful look. “Uncle Yu, just say whatever’s on your mind.”

“You’re heir to the majority of the shares in Sheng Shi Group. But recently, the government’s been buying up the other shares. Now, other than your inheritance, most of the other shares are owned by the government. Do you get what I’m saying?”

Seeing that Shi Sheng remained silent, Yu Xingyun continued, “Your Uncle Gu and I think it’s best if you only inherited the liquid assets. There’s enough money to last you a lifetime. Plus, there’s Yu Jiu, so you won’t suffer by any means.”