After the divorce, the crazy CEO knocked on his ex-wife's door every night.

Thinking about this, he felt very uncomfortable. "When he said he would take you to Hucheng for a trip that day but didn't want me to come along, I already had a feeling that something was fishy."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan's face immediately darkened.

How could you say that! I'm really not the kind of person you imagine me to be!

She angrily questioned, "Guan Chengxin, can you please show some respect for others? Don't ever say such insulting things again!"

Seeing this, he realized he had indeed said the wrong thing and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, little sister, I know what I said just now was inconsiderate. I just wanted to say that if you encounter any difficulties or need help, just remember to ask me for help. We're family, it's normal to care about each other's safety, right?"

However, nothing she said could ease her anger at that moment.

"Please leave my office. I don't want to discuss this further right now."

Faced with his request, Shen Xuan ruthlessly ordered him to leave.

Realizing that further entanglement would only strain their relationship, Guan Chengxin could only sigh and helplessly walk out of the room.

"Okay, as long as you're sure you're okay."

He left these words as a final consolation.

The emotions that had finally calmed down were reignited, and the person's mood was at its worst.

The moment I looked up at the window, my heart felt as if it were tightly wrapped in a thick layer of ice.

After a busy day at work, Shen Xuan dragged her heavy steps out of the Shen Group building and quickly got into a black car that was waiting outside.

The sky looked gloomy, as if shrouded in a thick layer of gray clouds.

The bright morning sunshine was fleeting, quickly replaced by a thick, dark cloud.

In the afternoon, these dark clouds gathered together, becoming increasingly dense and heavy, and then a light drizzle began to fall gently.

The assistant stood next to Li Siyuan, holding an umbrella, and the two watched intently as Shen Xuan walked into the car.

The moment Shen Xuan's figure completely entered the carriage, a strong and ardent light flashed in Li Siyuan's eyes, representing a powerful desire for control that was quietly growing in his heart.

The passengers on the bus appeared remarkably calm, while Shen Xuan deliberately maintained a distance from the person next to her.

She asked succinctly, "Is there something you wanted to discuss with me?"

Gao Wei placed a document on his lap, glanced at her sideways, and said, "I heard it's your birthday today, so I made a special trip to see you."

She sneered, her tone laced with sarcasm, and said, "There's no blood relation or close relationship between us. You've come all this way just to see me, doesn't that seem a bit excessive? Do you think I'm your daughter who went missing years ago?"

Gao Wei frowned slightly after hearing this, staring intently at the document on his lap, and did not continue the conversation.

However, Shen Xuan did not remain silent. Instead, she directly said, "In fact, before my mother and father officially got married, they had already terminated that pregnancy. Don't you know this truth?"

Whether he said it intentionally or for some other reason is unknown, but it was clear that Gao Wei's expression was not very pleasant.

However, he suppressed his dissatisfaction and changed the subject, saying, "Alright, let's not talk about this for now. Actually, the real reason I came here is to find your father. Where is he now?"

Shen Xuan knew perfectly well that she was not the other party's child, nor was she a member of the so-called "Shen family." Apart from her biological father, Shen Zhentao, no one else knew the mystery of her origins.

If it weren't for the fact that she still has a living grandmother, perhaps all these secrets would still be unknown to this day!

In reality, she was neither a member of that family nor the biological child of any woman; the only person who could give an accurate answer was Shen Zhentao himself.

Thinking of this, Shen Xuan's expression suddenly became more serious. She earnestly asked the other party, "What specific purpose do you have in seeking him out? As far as I know, my father is not currently in the country. Even if we can find him, it's hard to guarantee that he will be willing to meet you in person!"

"Where is he?"

He pressed on with a firm tone, as if he had already made up his mind about something and was determined to get a definite answer, unwilling to give up no matter what.

Her gaze drifted down and she noticed a folder on his lap. Her brow furrowed instantly, her heart filled with doubt and unease.

What secret is hidden in this folder?

Could it be what he's been searching for all along?

Soon, the car stopped on a secluded roadside in the suburbs.

She looked up and glanced around, then subconsciously reached out and opened the car door. She got out, put on her coat, and stood downstairs at Cheng Lu's apartment building. A gust of cold wind blew by, making her shiver.

After the car drove away, she was just about to walk into the building.

A car slammed its door shut on the street, the sound particularly loud in the quiet air.

She turned her head and saw Lu Yucheng walking towards her with one hand in his pocket, his steps light and unhurried. Shen Xuan was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to react.

"Why are you here again?"

She asked in surprise, clearly caught off guard by Lu Yucheng's reappearance.

"I was just worried about you and wanted to check on you."

Lu Yuchen answered easily, his expression gentle and kind, giving people a sense of inexplicable peace of mind.

His steps remained casual as he gradually walked up to her.

Shen Xuan raised her hand to press her forehead, trying to sort out her chaotic thoughts, but unexpectedly a bunch of bright red roses suddenly appeared in front of her, which shocked her even more as she was already somewhat bewildered.

Looking at the bouquet in her hand, she felt a little embarrassed. She gripped her pockets tightly and did not take the flowers.

"Here, take this."

Lu Yuchen smiled and waved the bright flowers in his hand a few times. Then, without hesitation, he reached out his other hand, gently pulled out the hand that was hidden in her pocket, and carefully handed the flowers to her palm.

Although Shen Xuan accepted the gift symbolizing love, deep down she suddenly remembered the surprises and disappointments that Li Siyuan had brought her. The face of that cold and aloof man reappeared clearly in her mind, bringing an indescribable emotional fluctuation.

"Let's go!"

Lu Yuchen broke the silence and made a suggestion.