Don't meet me in your next life.

"Miss Yi went out to buy groceries and will probably be back in a while."

A hint of coldness appeared on Shen Che's face.

He picked up the phone and dialed Xiang Yi's number.

The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered.

Shen Che hung up the phone.

Is she avoiding him?

Ha, did she misunderstand something, thinking that he would covet the Shen family's property, which is why she wanted to stay away from him?

Shen Che narrowed his eyes, turned around and walked upstairs.

He must find out which city Xiang Yiyi works in!

The next day.

Shen Che was in the company's morning meeting when his assistant knocked on the door and came in.

"Young Master Che, Xiang Yi didn't go to school today."

"Not going to school?"

Shen Che was stunned. He had clearly told her to go to school, so why hadn't she gone?

Is she sick?

The moment he considered this possibility, he immediately threw down the documents, stood up, and said, "Find out where she went and report back to me immediately."

After he finished speaking, he grabbed his suit jacket from the back of the chair and hurriedly ran towards the door.

"etc!"

A gentle voice came from behind, and a girl in a white dress caught up with him. "Young Master Che, I have something to tell you."

Shen Che stopped in his tracks.

"Speak quickly if you have something to say!"

Shen Che uttered a few words indifferently.

His eyes were calm and expressionless, devoid of any emotion.

"Young Master Che, I heard you got engaged to Miss Shen last night. Congratulations!"

The girl chuckled softly, her eyes curving like two crescent moons.

Shen Che narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of disgust flashing within them. "Thank you."

"Are you really going to get engaged to Miss Xiang?"

The girl still seemed somewhat unwilling to give up.

"I said thank you!"

He gave her a cold glance, ignored her, and walked straight outside.

"Young Master Che, I like you!"

A girl's voice sounded from behind.

Shen Che stopped abruptly.

He turned and stared at the girl, his eyes as cold as knives.

"What are you? Do you even deserve to like me?"

Shen Che retorted sarcastically without any politeness, "I'm warning you, you'd better get out of my sight."

After saying that, he continued walking forward.

His face was extremely cold.

His eyes were as deep as a pool, exuding a dangerous aura.

The girl's words disgusted him so much that he even wanted to kill her.

The girl bit her lip, glaring at him defiantly, and said stubbornly, "You don't need to provoke me; I won't give up."

A ruthless glint flashed in Shen Che's eyes. He took a step forward, grabbed her slender neck with one hand, and pinned her against the wall.

"Do you want to die?"

"No!"

The girl shook her head frantically, "You can't do this to me! My parents only agreed to this marriage for your money! If they find out you're getting engaged to Xiang Yi, they'll be heartbroken."

"So what? Do you think they'd abandon the Shen family's legacy built up over so many years because of you? Don't be naive. The fact that I haven't interfered in the Shen family's affairs all these years proves I have no interest in them whatsoever. Besides, you're not worth my time."

"Young Master Che..."

"roll!"

His hand loosened.

The girl fell to the ground.

"Cough cough cough..."

She coughed violently, tears streaming down her face. "Are you really going to abandon me? My parents have sacrificed so much for the Shen family, and now you want to throw them away? You won't have a good ending, Young Master Che."

"roll!"

Shen Che's eyes grew even deeper and darker, as if a boulder was pressing on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

His eyes were filled with anger and disgust.

Xiang Yiyi, do you really think you can hide this from me?

"you......"

“Get out!”

The girl gritted her teeth and limped away.

With a "click".

She closed the door.

Shen Che was the only one left in the huge office.

Shen Che's gaze fell on the window, where the sun shone brightly, yet it couldn't penetrate his heart.

Inside the Shen residence.

Old Mrs. Shen's expression shifted between light and dark.

Shen Che is actually going to marry Xiang Yiyi!

She doesn't allow it!

Grandma Shen suddenly stood up and slammed her hand heavily on the table, causing the teacup to fall and the porcelain to shatter on the floor.

The servants were so frightened they didn't dare utter a sound.

"I'll make her wish she were dead!"

The old woman gritted her teeth, her eyes flashing with a crazed light.

Her gaze was sinister and terrifying.

The servants dared not utter a sound and retreated to the side.

......

"Auntie, are you there?"

Xiang Yi stood at the door and called out softly.

"come in!"

The old lady's voice came from the inner room.

She seemed to be in a good mood and didn't look as irritable as before.

As Xiang Yi stepped into the hall, she saw the old lady sitting on the sofa with a kind expression on her face.

"Aunt......"

Her voice carried a hint of timidity.

"Come, have a seat!"

The old lady pointed to the spot next to her.

Xiang Yi hesitated for a moment, but still obediently sat down.

"I heard you're going to an audition today. Your dad told me you already have plans to film a new movie. Why don't you let me, your aunt, give you some advice?"

The old lady was gentle and kind, making it hard to refuse her.

Xiang Yi was somewhat uneasy.

She knew the old lady wasn't a simple person; she still vividly remembered the old lady's previous attitude towards her. How could she dare to hope that the old lady's attitude would change this time?

However, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and ask, "Auntie, what role do you want me to play?"

Her heart was pounding, she nervously twisted her fingers, and dared not look the old woman in the eye.

"Of course it's acting in movies, what else did you think?"

The old lady's voice suddenly rose, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"You don't actually think you're qualified enough to land a lead role in a movie, do you?"

Xiang Yiyi's face turned deathly pale.

"I know you're unwilling to accept this, but it's the truth!"

The old lady said earnestly, "Your acting is quite good, but you still have a lot to learn. You're still too young. If you want to become a qualified actor, you have to start from scratch. I know you don't want to, but it's the only way."

"But I already have a new film to shoot, and it's a movie theme song!"

Xiang Yi bit her lip.

Although she didn't like Shen Che, she did like music.

She really wants to be an excellent singer.

Her musical dreams must not be tarnished.

A flicker of disappointment crossed the old woman's eyes. "So, you still won't accept my suggestion?"

Xiang Yiyi's head drooped, and she dared not speak again.

The old lady sighed helplessly.

"Since that's the case, then forget it. Come back to the Shen family after you've thought things through!"

She patted her on the shoulder. "We're relatives, we're friends, you don't need to be shy, you know?"

Xiang Yi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

She didn't insist on anything further and turned to leave the Shen residence.

The old woman watched her retreating figure, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

Ha, she just doesn't believe she can't beat Xiang Yiyi.

Her granddaughter-in-law can only be Shen Che!

Shen Che, don't even think about getting rid of the Shen family.

Shen Che, you'll never get rid of me!

......

Shen family.

“A-Che.”

The old lady sat on the sofa, her expression serious. "I heard you're going to marry Xiang Yiyi?"