PNB Chapter 319 High-Ranking Business Tycoon (Gong) VS Beautiful, Clueless, and Clear-Headed (Shou) [95]
Chapter 319 High-Ranking Business Tycoon (Gong) VS Beautiful, Clueless, and Clear-Headed (Shou) [95]
Because there was no way out, Shen Jingtan's affection for Jiang Xiyu was not merely superficial.
In the topic of love, Shen Jingtan showed great patience. The first thing he taught Jiang Xiyu was how to love himself better. So, while nurturing Jiang Xiyu, he also taught Jiang Xiyu to love and take care of himself in his own way.
He didn't directly say that he needed Jiang Xiyu's love, but instead constantly broadened Jiang Xiyu's horizons, tastes, and even desires. These things were elevated by Shen Jingtan to a level that was difficult for others to reach.
Once a person has seen the scenery at the top of a mountain, and witnessed its vastness and beauty, they will no longer be confined to the small area at the foot of the mountain. They will not linger for a narrow corner, nor will they easily fall in love with the travelers climbing along the way.
The same applies to lovers.
Shen Jingtan made Jiang Xiyu raise his head, but it was as if Jiang Xiyu could not see anyone else but him.
He can be selfish in relationships too.
However, the method he chose was the most generous.
His generosity was evident in his openness in bringing people along, teaching them about human relationships while always standing behind them.
Jiang Xiyu could sense this, so he did his best to learn. The closer he got to Shen Jingtan's circle, the more he admired the man's gentle yet strong nature.
The two of them together felt like newlyweds.
Gradually, Jiang Xiyu began to make demands on Shen Jingtan, both spiritually and physically. He greedily absorbed Shen Jingtan like a sponge, while Shen Jingtan was like a deep and vast sea, indulging Jiang Xiyu and giving him whatever he wanted.
As the year drew to a close, Shen Jingtan dismissed all the servants in the villa.
The two were sitting in the living room. Jiang Xiyu was sitting on Shen Jingtan's lap, covered in a light sweat, leaning on his shoulder to catch her breath.
Because he had just started sweating, Shen Jingtan was afraid he would catch a cold, so she casually grabbed a blanket and covered him with it.
Jiang Xiyu pressed against his chest, gave a soft hum, and asked Shen Jingtan about his plans for the New Year.
Shen Jingtan smoothed his sweaty hair and asked gently, "How do you want to live?"
During the Spring Festival, Jiang Xiyu usually goes to the hospital to accompany his mother. However, when he called a few days ago, his mother seemed to be telling him not to go this year. Her words implied that she hoped Jiang Xiyu would spend more time with Shen Jingtan.
But the old man is a very busy person. I don't know what he's been busy with these past few days, leaving early and returning late. Judging from this, he doesn't need me to accompany him during the New Year.
Moreover, Jiang Xiyu felt that if Shen Jingtan didn't go back for the New Year because of the old lady at the Shen residence, he would feel a little guilty.
Shen Jingtan seemed to have considered all of this in advance.
He stroked Jiang Xiyu's nape, smiled, and said, "Come back to the Shen residence with me for the New Year, my sweetie."
Jiang Xiyu remained silent and did not answer.
Shen Jingtan knew Jiang Xiyu was embarrassed, so he grabbed Jiang Xiyu's shoulders, pulled him out of his arms, then held his chin, pressed his lips to his, and asked in a coaxing tone, "Is it okay?"
Jiang Xiyu's breath hitched for a moment.
Shen Jingtan continued, "The old lady misses you very much."
If the old lady is brought up, then Jiang Xiyu has no other options.
However, during such an important day as the Lunar New Year, Jiang Xiyu was bound to run into some people she didn't want to see.
He knew that Shen Jingtan meant to take him home.
In fact, as long as it's not made public, Jiang Xiyu doesn't mind. After all, if Shen Jingtan doesn't say anything about keeping things confidential, who would dare to say anything? It's just that Jiang Xiyu can't help but feel nervous when meeting completely unfamiliar people.
He thought about it for a long time, and finally nodded under Shen Jingtan's encouraging gaze.
Shen Jingtan smiled with satisfaction, then picked him up and carried him upstairs.
The night was long and enchanting.
Soon, the Lunar New Year arrived.
A grand banquet was held at the Shen residence.
Some of the collateral branches live abroad and may not even be able to gather for the Lunar New Year, but on that day, all the relatives and friends who were related to them rushed back from other places.
Because Shen Jingtan called personally, no one dared not come. In fact, to show respect, they arrived at the Shen residence early.
Shen's mother arrived in the afternoon; she had just caught a flight back to China.
Actually, she didn't want to come back for the New Year. After the incident with Shen Xiushu a while ago, Shen Jingtan had someone send Shen Xiushu abroad. Shen's mother didn't know the reason, but she vaguely guessed that it was related to Jiang Xiyu. She thought it was good for Shen Xiushu to go abroad. However, out of a mother's concern, she eventually flew abroad with Shen Xiushu on the same day.
She hadn't originally planned to come back for the New Year, but Shen Jingtan called him personally, and Shen's mother couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to come back with Shen Xiushu.
While exchanging pleasantries with other relatives, Shen's mother asked around but no one knew why Shen Jingtan was taking this New Year so seriously.
They all speculated that Shen Jingtan had called them back for something important.
They happened to run into the housekeeper who was arranging things, so they pulled him aside and asked him why.
The housekeeper knew, but he couldn't say it outright, only that it was indeed a big deal.
What could possibly be so important that it's being celebrated like this?
Aside from the old lady's birthday banquet, what other important matter could there be for Mr. Shen?
A group of people unanimously thought of certain rumors.
Recently, rumors have been circulating in the industry that Shen Jingtan seems to have someone by her side, and that she is completely infatuated with this person, taking him everywhere she goes. As for who this person is, no one has been able to find out yet, and those who have seen him are all very tight-lipped, being people they cannot afford to offend, so it has remained unconfirmed.
The better the protection, the more it proves that this person is valued by Shen Jingtan.
"No way, could it be that the Shen residence is about to have a mistress?"
"I heard that when Mr. Shen was socializing, someone happened to see him leaving someone in his car."
"They're protecting us so closely, they're not going to inform us before letting us come back this time, are they?"
"Just who is he?"
"I heard the other person is still a kid, or at least very young."
……
It's no wonder that Shen Jingtan always keeps someone so young and beautiful by her side.
Shen Jingtan was nearing forty, and no one expected that she would be so infatuated with beauty. For a moment, everyone present couldn't help but sigh.
Sure enough, no matter who you are or what age you are, you can't escape the allure of beautiful women.
Shen's mother, who was standing nearby, listened with her face turning pale and then flushed.
Others might not know who's around Shen Jingtan, but how could she not know?
The thought of her son's former lover, a lowly mistress, now sitting on equal footing with him in the Shen family home because of her relationship with Shen Jingtan made Shen's mother's face turn extremely ugly.
More than that, she was worried about her son.
Shen Xiushu was in a bad state. If he came back and saw this scene, Shen's mother would subconsciously look at the person standing in the corner.