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Chapter 57 Shameless!
The merchant was having a simple meal, and when he heard these words, it was as if they weren't referring to his child at all.

"So sure?"

"I saw it, exactly the same as you, boss." Cheng Mai looked certain, as if there was no room for denial. She had seen it with her own eyes and there was absolutely no mistake.

"These eyes look like they're just for show. If you really don't want them, just donate them," said Jian Wuqing from the business.

"Is this also a smokescreen?" Cheng Mai didn't believe it. Who would dare to make a move on the head of Shang Xingjian, this powerful figure?

After eating and drinking his fill, Shang Xingjian was finally satisfied. He put down his chopsticks and pushed the steamed dumplings in front of Cheng Mai, saying, "Eat quickly, don't waste them."

Cheng Mai: "...Do people do things?"

"I was afraid you'd be hungry." Shang Xingjian said with a smile, as if he was doing it for your own good, and urged Cheng Mai to eat.

The sound of a door opening came from next door; Qin Mai and Shen Yuanbai had finished breakfast and left.

Cheng Mai looked outside, but Shang Xingjian cupped his face and turned him back, saying, "Let's eat."

Cheng Mai pushed away Shang Xingjian's hand with a look of disgust, and also pushed away the steamed dumplings, instead ordering several more breakfast items.

Seeing that she could still eat breakfast, Shang Xingjian leaned back in her chair in a very good mood.

"Today's farce is just the beginning; if we really want to investigate, there are ways to do so."

"any solution?"

Shang Xingjian smiled and said, "I'll tell you tonight."

Cheng Mai looked up at the sky, and she realized she couldn't trust this man.

The movie theater fire became a trending topic, and Qin Mai's face, which was burned, also became a trending topic. Combined with the recent incident involving Shen Yuanbai's ex-wife, news from several years ago was brought up again.

The actress's popularity was greater than they had imagined, and Qin Mai's studio was extremely busy trying to resolve the matter.

Fortunately, news related to the supernatural is always a matter of opinion, and it's more like a double-edged sword. If the partner terminates the contract at this time, then fans can attack the brand for promoting feudal superstition.

This incident caused quite a stir in the media, and Long Xu even chimed in, posting a Weibo message implying that Qin Mai had interfered in someone else's marriage.

Cheng Mai: "..." What does this have to do with that kid?
As expected, Long Xu was scolded by his manager, who grabbed his ear. Fortunately, he was still a nobody, so even if he posted something, not many people would pay attention. Otherwise, with his small number of fans, he would be slaughtered by Qin Mai's fans and she wouldn't even be able to find his body to collect.

“I’m telling the truth,” Long Xu retorted, rubbing his ears and hiding behind Cheng Mai. “She’s the third party who interfered in someone else’s marriage.”

Cheng Mai couldn't understand why this kid, instead of going home after finishing his work, had come to her place.

After all, she didn't seem like she had time to play with this kid.

"Why do you hate Qin Mai so much?" Cheng Mai asked curiously. She had asked this question before, and Long Xu said it was because Qin Mai was a third party, so he couldn't stand that kind of woman.

However, Cheng Mai did not believe this explanation.

"It's her..."

"to be honest."

Long Xu slightly pursed his lips, his stubborn expression clearly indicating his unwillingness to tell the truth.

"If you're not going to talk, then go home. I have other things to do," Cheng Mai ordered ruthlessly.

"MaiMai, I came to find you as soon as I finished my work. How could you be so heartless as to send me away?" Long Xu shook Cheng Mai's arm and acted coquettishly. "Let's have dinner together tonight. I've already made reservations."

"Have you booked a table? Can I come with you?" Shang Xingjian leaned against the door, having been there for who knows how long.

Long Xu turned to look at Shang Xingjian and blinked, "But I only reserved two seats, brother, how about next time?"

“Well then,” Shang Xingjian seemed to think about it very seriously, “then you shouldn’t go. That way there will be two of you.” Cheng Mai was shocked and couldn’t believe it.

Even Long Xu was so shocked that his mouth dropped open. How could someone be so shameless and so self-righteous?

The merchant didn't want it; he simply didn't know what that thing was.

“Mai Mai.” Long Xuyi gripped Cheng Mai’s arm tightly. “I’ll tell you why I hate her, but you have to come eat with me.”

Cheng Mai raised an eyebrow slightly. He'd even learned to threaten people now.

Merchant Jian clicked his tongue, thinking, "This kid's gone astray after going out for a while."

Cheng Mai nodded in agreement, and Long Xu glanced smugly at Shang Xingjian, "Brother can only do it next time."

The merchant said calmly, "It's alright, brother will get some."

Long Xu, puzzled, looked at Cheng Mai.

Cheng Mai had a vague feeling that Shang Xingjian was probably going to act recklessly again.

Long Xu nervously led Cheng Mai away, his anxious demeanor as if there were ghosts behind them.

Once in the car, Cheng Mai asked again, "Don't you really like your brother?"

"Shameless! So shameless! Compared to my brother, I'm still a bit lacking!"

Cheng Mai initially thought Long Xu was condemning Shang Xingjian, but unexpectedly, he was reflecting on how he was not as shameless as Shang Xingjian.

Cheng Mai was speechless. This must be the younger brother of the merchant Jian who had been lost to the mortal world.

The restaurant we had arranged to meet was in a hutong (alleyway). It wasn't even five o'clock yet, but there was already a long queue outside, showing that the business was indeed booming.

The shop is a two-story building called "A Corner of the Pre-Qin Era".

Cheng Mai looked up at the name; the calligraphy was elegant and skillful, clearly the work of a master. Yet, she had never eaten at such a famous restaurant.

Long Xu knew the people here, so he went over and spoke with them, and then someone led them inside.

Is this the thrill of getting in through the back door?
Long Xu not only reserved a spot, but he even got a private room.

"You've really made something of yourself! You managed to book a private room in such a hard-to-book place." Cheng Mai was about to sit down when Shang Xingjian was already seated, even looking at her with a smile.

Cheng Mai: "..." When it comes to shamelessness, Long Xu is indeed far behind.

Cheng Mai quickly pulled out another chair. "I'll sit here."

Then, just as Long Xu was about to sit down, he slapped his bag onto Shang Xingjian's shoulder, saying, "Put your bag on this chair; it'll be easier for me to grab my things."

After Cheng Mai finished speaking, she seemed to feel the waiter glare at her. She looked up but didn't see anything unusual. Was it just her imagination?

“Alright.” Long Xu said with a smile, and sat down on the other side of her across the meridian. “Let’s serve the dishes I ordered earlier. Now you can start serving.”

The waiter responded and went to have the food served.

Cheng Mai glanced at Shang Xingjian subtly, then looked at Long Xu, "Can we talk now?"

Long Xu, who was diligently rinsing the cup for her, looked at Cheng Mai with a mournful expression, but he also knew his limits. "Actually, I hate Qin Mai because she interferes in other people's relationships, especially when she has a boyfriend."

Cheng Mai's gaze fell on Long Xu's hand, where the veins on the back of his hand were bulging, showing that he really had a lot of opinions about Qin Mai.

"So this boyfriend is..."