A dowry of one billion, and I'll marry him!

Shen Beiran, protecting Shen Lianchu, quickly came over when he heard his older brothers talking.

"Brother, she's just asking for a beating! A good beating will shut her up. Even if that driver was from the Zhan family, so what? She just got married in place of someone else. Do you think the Zhan family would stand up for her?"

"Besides, that Zhan family member is almost dead, who would care about her? We've already given her face by taking her home, and she still dares to anger my mother and sister." Shen Beiran was very angry.

Thinking of Shi Yanxia's resolute gaze, he couldn't help but shudder.

She used to fawn over him, but now she dares to throw a tantrum, making him lose face.

"Even if we want to deal with her, it can't be today! If that driver spreads the word, even if the Zhan family doesn't pursue it, we won't come out unscathed," Shen Zhinan said rationally.

After all, he was the heir to the Shen family business and managed many of its operations. As a businessman, he naturally had a long-term vision.

"Brother! She broke your glasses, how could she slap you in the face? Big brother, does it hurt? Let me blow on it for you." Shen Lianchu said, his voice choked with emotion.

She crouched down, sobbing, and reached out to pick up the glasses that Shi Yanxia had just stepped on and broken.

My fingertips accidentally pinched a shard.

"Ouch, that hurts," she whispered, pulling her hand back as blood trickled from her fingertip. Bright red blood seeped from her fingertip.

She looked up with tears in her eyes, pouted, and whispered, "It's all my fault, it's all my fault! If I had married into that family, my sister wouldn't have turned against you."

"But, it's one thing for her to hate me, but why does she have to bully my brother and mother?" Shen Lianchu murmured softly.

As she spoke, her face turned pale and bloodless, and she stared helplessly at her injured fingertip, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing this, the group felt sorry for each other and all gathered around.

"Don't cry, okay? It's Shi Yanxia who doesn't know what's good for her, it's not your fault."

"Quickly bandage it up!"

They all gathered around her, tending to the cut on her fingertip and comforting her.

Shen's mother sat blankly on the sofa, staring in the direction Shi Yanxia had left, as if she had lost her soul. Her mind was filled with the image of Shi Yanxia rushing forward and tearing off the jade pendant from her neck.

After the jade pendant was taken away, she felt a chill run through her body! She instantly lost all her energy.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Shen Zhinan looked up and saw that her mother's expression was not right. She quickly walked to the sofa and sat down, asking with concern.

Shen's mother looked away, and said with some worry, "Does she hate us now? She even took the betrothal gifts. What if she's unwilling to help us get resources from the Zhan family in the future?"

Thinking of this, Shen Zhinan felt a terrible headache coming on.

I had just gone to discuss a project, and everything was going smoothly until the other party received a phone call and immediately turned hostile, saying they would not cooperate with the Shen family.

For some reason, he had a vague feeling that he was being suppressed.

Over the years, although the Shen family has offended many people in the business world, they have never resorted to underhanded tactics.

"No, she has to return the betrothal gifts. They're worth 10 billion. Does Shi Yanxia even deserve to take them? These things originally belonged to A Chu." Shen Beiran was furious as he listened.

Shen Runan, on the other hand, was much calmer, but a bloodthirsty killing intent flickered in his eyes.

"Didn't our eldest brother secure a spot on a variety show for her? Once she's on the show and on the island, third brother, you figure out a way to get her," Shen Rufeng said with a sneer.

One sentence silenced everyone, clearly indicating their agreement.

Shen Lianchu lowered her eyes, a cold smile creeping onto her lips! Everything was unfolding exactly as she had wanted.

战宅

The luxury car slowly drove along the long asphalt road, looking at the century-old trees planted on both sides. The road seemed to have no bottom, but at the end stood a retro courtyard house.

Outside the courtyard, willow trees are planted, and on one side, there is a small bridge over a stream on a rockery. The pond is full of lotus flowers, which bloom in summer, vying for beauty under the scorching sun.

"Young Madam." The carriage door opened, and the servant bowed respectfully to her upon seeing her.

Shi Yanxia nodded slightly and walked inside.

Occasionally, she would encounter a servant, and when they saw her, they treated her with great respect, a stark contrast to the arrogant and haughty servants of the Shen family.

She walked in quickly and found the housekeeper busy, but Zhan Jinglin was nowhere to be seen.

Clearly, the driver's words, "Young Master wants you to go back for dinner," were just an excuse to bring her back. Thinking of this, she felt inexplicably much better.

Leaving the Shen family, she felt exceptionally good.

The Zhan residence is located in the south of the city, where the air is exceptionally fresh. She lifted her foot to go upstairs, but heard heavy footsteps behind her, so Shi Yanxia quickly turned around.

As Zhan Jinglin's tall figure walked in from outside, the man, dressed in a blue shirt and well-fitting trousers, perfectly accentuated his robust and tall physique.

He rolled up his shirt sleeves halfway, revealing half of his arm, and the veins on his arm were bulging, clearly indicating that he had been exercising for many years and was very strong.

"Come here for a moment," Zhan Jinglin said in a deep voice when he saw her.

Shi Yanxia raised an eyebrow and followed him toward the backyard.

Zhan Jinglin carried a box and placed it on the sandalwood table. He then opened the box and said in a hoarse voice, "These are all medicinal herbs that are over a hundred years old."

"Only half of the items on your list have been found; the others will probably take a few more days," Zhan Jinglin said in a deep voice.

Shi Yanxia stepped forward with some surprise, looking at the medicinal herbs in the box. Most of them were century-old collectibles that could not be bought on the market. She picked up a Ganoderma lucidum with her fingertips and smelled it.

"No rush, I'm going out to participate in a variety show tomorrow, and I'll probably be back in about half a month," Shi Yanxia said, then closed the suitcase.

Zhan Jinglin's gaze, fixed on the medicinal herbs, grew intense.

Her words made him frown slightly, and he asked in a hoarse voice, "Are you going to participate in a variety show?"

"Mmm," Shi Yanxia replied softly.

After a long pause, he realized what was happening and quickly added, "Don't worry, I'll prepare these herbs later. You can soak in them for half an hour every night, which will help suppress the rate at which the poison takes effect."

"When I get back from filming the variety show, as long as all the medicines are ready, I can help you prepare the pills," Shi Yanxia said softly.

She speaks politely and logically, without any intention of taking credit or showing off, which makes people feel comfortable listening to her and not want to refute what she says.

"The variety show that the Shen family gave you?" Zhan Jinglin asked in confusion after hearing her finish speaking.

From Gu Qing's investigation, it's easy to see that the Shen family has been exploiting her, treating her like free labor, not only not paying her wages but also making her run errands everywhere.

She didn't actually participate in any performances! The best she could get was a supporting role, like the fourth or fifth female lead.

For an entertainment company like Shen's, if they truly wanted to promote someone, they wouldn't do it this way. Even an outsider could see there was something fishy going on.

“Yeah, I signed an eight-month contract with them, and it expires in half a month. They got me a variety show, so I have to go, right? If I don’t go, they’ll lose money,” Shi Yanxia said with a low laugh.

Even if she had money, she wouldn't let them have it so easily, let alone be short of cash right now.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Jinglin's handsome, chiseled face darkened slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his dark eyes. He asked in a deep voice, "Do you need my help?"