If we swapped lives, I'd be the CEO and you'd take care of the kids.

Shen Yingchu strode into the office with lightning speed.

The moment he stepped into the room, there was a loud "bang," and the heavy door slammed shut as if by an invisible force, with a speed that was astonishing.

Zhu Tingyue, who was following behind, was noticeably slower.

She originally wanted to follow Shen Yingchu into the office, but because she was a little slow, the door was already tightly closed before she could reach out to push it open.

This sudden change caught Zhu Tingyue off guard. She was turned away without any warning and could only stand there blankly outside the door, a look of embarrassment and helplessness on her face.

Assistant Yang came up and whispered a reminder to her, "Mr. Shen, let's talk this out. Mr. Shen is angry!"

"Thank you for reminding me." Zhu Tingyue thought Assistant Yang was a good person.

Zhu Tingyue gently pushed open the door, which made a slight creaking sound as the hinges turned.

However, no matter how much noise Zhu Tingyue made, Shen Yingchu seemed completely absorbed in the work at hand, oblivious to her arrival, as if she regarded Zhu Tingyue as air, and utterly ignored her.

So what if it's just a cold shoulder? Zhu Tingyue can wait that long!

She walked slowly to the sofa, her movements elegant and composed, and then sat down gently, as if the whole world had nothing to do with her.

Then, she slightly raised her head and gestured to her assistant standing to the side, signaling her to bring over a cup of fragrant coffee.

Not long after, her assistant brought her a steaming cup of fragrant coffee and carefully placed it on the coffee table.

She picked up the cup of coffee, took a small sip, nodded in satisfaction, and then put the cup back in its place.

After that, she took out her phone from her pocket and started playing with it leisurely. She completely ignored the person sitting opposite her, not even giving him a glance.

Unable to bear her behavior any longer, Shen Yingchu's face darkened, her voice tinged with anger: "Shen Yanqiu! What kind of behavior is this?"

"Huh? You're calling me?" Zhu Tingyue looked up slightly, her eyes filled with confusion.

"You...get out!"

Oh yeah, you're getting angry, aren't you! The little voice in Zhu Tingyue's heart was jumping around with joy, but her face still had an innocent expression.

"Get out...get out? Why?"

He sat still and asked why?

Shen Yingchu wanted to ask "him" if he was deliberately trying to anger her. If she died, would "he" have a good life?

He pretended to be stupid because he had plenty of time to waste, and he couldn't afford to waste any more time; he had a ton of work to do!

If this unfilial son were more sensible, would I be so exhausted? What's the point of bringing "him" back, this good-for-nothing?

"What do you want? Speak quickly, don't waste my time." Shen Yingchu said impatiently.

"Oh, nothing's wrong, I just missed you. I haven't seen you for several days, so I came to see you."

Zhu Tingyue smiled broadly, spouting flattering words as if they were free.

Shen Yingchu thought to herself: What the hell! With his temper, he says he misses me? Does he want me to die too slowly?

"Why aren't you saying anything? Such a handsome, dashing, and charming young man, don't you want him?"

Her words were disgusting, yet she wore an air of righteousness and acted as if she were earnestly asking a question, leaving no room for silence.

Shen Yingchu felt worse than if he had swallowed a hundred flies; his throat felt blocked. The air in the room suddenly became suffocating, and he felt like he couldn't breathe under Zhu Tingyue's gaze.

His gaze darted around, never looking at Zhu Tingyue.

Zhu Tingyue seemed oblivious to his unease, staring intently at him, determined to get an answer.

Shen Yingchu hadn't felt this awkward in a long time. In business, he was in complete control; at home, he was the head of the household, and no one had ever contradicted him.

But he just had to stumble over "Shen Yanqiu" and he was really unlucky! What a nemesis!

Shen Yingchu looked at her nemesis—no, her son—again and again, confirming that he was indeed her biological son.

His eyes revealed endless helplessness, and he sighed deeply, as if he had lost all his strength and means.

"What do you want?"

Zhu Tingyue's eyes were full of cunning; she had won once again!

"As for me, I don't want anything. But what about you? What do you want?"

"Get back to work!"

Shen Yingchu had only one requirement for him: to go to work!

"You can't attend class anymore, you need to find another one!"

Zhu Tingyue's attitude was also very firm. She hated going to work, the most, without exception!

"No other way is possible!"

The father and son were locked in a battle of wills, neither willing to back down!

Considering Shi Yuan's trust and Shen Yanqiu's sacrifices, Zhu Tingyue had no choice but to compromise, but she still tried her best to fight for her own interests.

"I don't like the planning department, get me a different one."

"Where do you want to go?"

"Can I go wherever I want?"

"Just tell me, and we'll discuss whether you agree or disagree later!"

Zhu Tingyue didn't know where she could go. The key problem was that she didn't know anything, so she wouldn't know anything no matter where she went!

"Casual!"

Who cares? There are so many people in the company, as long as someone knows how, it'll be fine!

That won't be good. The more you know, the more you can do; if you don't know, you don't have to do anything!

Shen Yingchu was surprised that "he" thought for so long and then said it was fine. She really couldn't figure out how "he" started a company.

"Come to work tomorrow." He gave the order and waved the person out, telling them not to get in his way and annoy him.

"Tomorrow? Work? Tomorrow's the weekend? You're such a skinflint, Shen!"

Zhu Tingyue wouldn't do it. She wouldn't even come during regular working hours, let alone work on the weekend. Was she crazy, or was Shen Yingchu crazy?

"How dare you talk to your father like that? It's tomorrow!"

Shen Yingchu picked up a document from the table and threw it at Zhu Tingyue, who nimbly dodged it.

"Humph!"

That doesn't make sense, absolutely not! Stubborn, inflexible, and utterly inflexible! Shen the Skinflint, a heartless capitalist!

Zhu Tingyue cursed him in her heart. If her own father treated her like this, she would have cursed him out long ago!

Hmph, I'm beautiful and kind-hearted, so I won't bother with you! I won't come tomorrow, let's see what you can do about it?

Having made up her mind, Zhu Tingyue left readily without saying anything more offensive.

Shen Yingchu felt that if she heard another sentence, she definitely wouldn't be able to eat for three days.

This son's got some issues! If a daughter had said those things, he'd be overjoyed. But Shen Yanqiu is a son, so those words just take on a different meaning in his mouth—disgusting!

He couldn't help but fantasize that if Shen Yanqiu were a daughter, he would definitely raise her like a precious jewel. Zhu Mingchuan's love for his daughter was obvious, and he would definitely not lose to him!

It's a pity, a real pity, that I'm destined to have no daughters, only two troublesome kids, both of whom are a real worry for me.

Other people's sons fight tooth and nail over inheritance, but my two sons are both so indifferent to worldly affairs that they wouldn't even take them if they were handed to me.

My life is truly miserable! I don't know when I'll be able to retire. I'm just an old man with no one to care about me!