Return to before death

"It was just a casual chat. Mrs. Zong is quite an interesting person." Sheng Liuli, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up at this moment to help Liu Xinyin out of her predicament and draw Sheng Xuanling's attention to herself.

However, Sheng Xuanling's attention was indeed drawn to Sheng Liuli; he didn't believe that their conversation was just casual chatter.

As for being interesting? If Liu Xinyin could hide the hostility in her eyes, perhaps he would still believe it.

"How interesting is it?" Sheng Xuanling pressed, leaning against the escalator and looking down at the three people sitting in the living room with a calm expression.

"Hehe." Sheng Liuli chuckled dryly, pondering how to answer.

Fortunately, she often dealt with those old foxes and learned a lot of polite phrases.

"Mrs. Zong's personality is quite to my liking. It would be nice to sit down and chat with her when we have time. After all, we are two women, so there won't be any gossip."

She not only answered his question, but also casually pointed out the differences between men and women.

Sheng Xuanling pretended not to hear Sheng Liuli's implied meaning, slowly walked down and naturally sat down next to Yan Ran, put his arm around her shoulder, and whispered in her ear, "You haven't suffered any grievances, have you?"

This scene made Liu Xinyin's eyes redden again.

Why? Why should Yan Ran receive special treatment from him when she is clearly his fiancée?

"How could she possibly be wronged?" It was clearly me who was wronged. Liu Xinyin said sarcastically, but the last sentence could only be added to her mind.

If she told him, who knows what kind of look Sheng Xuanling would give her.

The thought of his cold, icy gaze sent chills down her spine.

"Did I ask you? Hmm?"

Just when she feared most, her worries came true. One second she was worried, and the next second that icy gaze swept over her, leaving her back soaked with sweat.

"Xiao Ling." Sheng Liuli called softly. Even if he didn't like Liu Xinyin, he still had to give her some face.

Moreover, there's an outsider here; wouldn't that make us a laughingstock?

But Sheng Xuanling seemed not to see it, and pressed Liu Xinyin to answer him, "What? Now that you're speaking, you're mute again?"

Liu Xinyin glanced at Yan Ran, gritted her teeth, and squeezed out a few words, "I am your fiancée."

Although she knew that her words had no effect on him whatsoever.

As expected, Sheng Xuanling burst out laughing after hearing this.

"My fiancée? You're the only one for me?" The mocking tone that came out of his mouth made Liu Xinyin feel as if she had fallen into an abyss and been shattered to pieces.

What he meant was that he could replace her anytime he was dissatisfied with her?

No, she doesn't!

Liu Xinyin glared at Yan Ran with red eyes, all because this woman's appearance had ruined their relationship.

He used to treat all the women outside as just casual flings and never thought about replacing her with his fiancée. But now that he has Yan Ran, he has started to be dissatisfied with her.

She resisted the urge to pounce on Yan Ran and tear her to pieces, gripping the sofa tightly.

Sheng Liuli, sitting beside her, naturally sensed her emotional fluctuations and gently held her hand to reassure her.

“But Mrs. Sheng is not someone from a humble background. The Liu family and my Sheng family are a perfect match.” A gentle and melodious voice slowly came from Sheng Liuli’s mouth, which was very pleasant to listen to, if one ignored the content.

Yan Ran's body stiffened, and she shifted her buttocks slightly to the side, but was immediately pulled back into Sheng Xuanling's arms.

This time, he pulled her directly into his arms, his warm breath brushing against her neck.

"You!" Her beautiful eyes were filled with anger. She sat up abruptly and glared at him.

Didn't you see his sister constantly belittling her? And he still did this; she can't clear her name even if she jumps into the Yellow River now.

As Sheng Liuli watched the interaction between the two, her gaze gradually turned cold, but she maintained her smile.

"I only acknowledge Xin Yin as Mrs. Sheng, and I'm sure the others wouldn't deny that."

Who would refuse when it involves the interests of the Sheng family?

However, there were those who caused trouble, since it was Sheng Xuanling who benefited unilaterally, and no one likes to do something that is thankless and exhausting.

"This is my private matter, and you have no right to interfere." Sheng Xuanling coldly uttered these words, tightening his grip on Yan Ran's hand and pulling her into his embrace once more.

He looked down at her struggling and said helplessly, his tone full of doting affection, "Don't move, it will hurt."

Upon hearing his words, Yan Ran stopped struggling.

Because he acted just like a normal person, she completely forgot that he was injured.

However, the word "pain" coming from his mouth didn't seem genuine at all.

He bled so much back then, but only let out a muffled groan. Now that he's almost fully recovered, he says it hurts.

Even knowing the truth, Yan Ran still dared not struggle any longer. She had not forgotten that his injuries were to save her; otherwise, her injuries would be far more severe than his, and her life would be uncertain.

The two's oblivious behavior successfully angered Sheng Liuli. Her smile vanished, and her cold expression rivaled that of Sheng Xuanling. Indeed, family is family; they are all the same in nature.

"Xiao Ling, you're not a child anymore. If you continue to act without considering the consequences, no one can help you," Sheng Liuli earnestly advised.

Then her tone changed, and she looked at him coldly, "I will not watch Shengshi Haoting be destroyed in your hands. If you continue like this, I will take Shengshi Haoting away from you."

If women weren't prohibited from inheriting, the magnificent mansion would have long since fallen into her hands.

Sheng Xuanling didn't even raise his head, gently playing with Yan Ran's hair, raising an eyebrow.

"Take the Grand Mansion from me? Wait until you're more capable than me. I'm not the same person I was when I was a child."

His tone was contemptuous, as if he didn't take Sheng Liuli seriously at all.

Sheng Liuli dug her nails into her palm. Of course, he was no longer the same person he was when he was a child. When he was a child, he would listen to her, but now he wouldn't even listen to her.

Even...

Have you given up on your career?

At first, she didn't believe Yan Ran was very capable, but now it seems she underestimated her.

"We'll see about that." Sheng Liuli turned and left, leaving Liu Xinyin alone on the sofa, biting her lower lip tightly.

She hadn't expected that he wouldn't even listen to Sheng Liuli's words, and even mocked her. Was Yan Ran really that important to him?

Liu Xinyin dared not ask the question aloud, nor did she dare to break the silence.

The silence didn't last long. Yan Ran yawned and leaned against Sheng Xuanling, her eyes slightly narrowed as if she were about to fall asleep at any moment.

"Are you sleepy?" He naturally noticed that the person in his arms had settled down, and his deep voice reached her ears.

"Hmm." She was too weak to answer anything else, so she could only nod slightly. Then she stood up unsteadily, shook her head to clear her head, but it had little effect.

"I've been out for a long time, I'm going back now." At this moment, she was like a cat that had secretly drunk alcohol, walking unsteadily as if she might fall at any moment, but each step she took was particularly steady.

Liu Xinyin cast a questioning glance at Sheng Xuanling, who showed no sign of getting up.

In other words, after Yan Ran leaves, he will belong to her alone.