Lin Shengfeng also saw this and stopped beating around the bush, getting straight to the point. "I assume Mr. Fu has already told you my purpose for seeking you out."
Shen Qingqing raised an eyebrow.
"Miss Shen, I must apologize to you," Lin Shengfeng said with apparent sincerity. "My daughter was willful and immature last time. I apologize on her behalf."
"Then why didn't you say so last time?" Shen Qingqing asked, resting her chin on her hand.
"Miss Shen, forgive my arrogance, but people of standing, we have our pride. To apologize in front of so many people..."
It was truly difficult for him.
Shen Qingqing understood and grew curious. "Does Lin Youtian know you're here this time?"
"Naturally, she does. It's just that she's spoiled by me. Otherwise, I would have brought her along."
He seemed genuinely sincere, and Shen Qingqing couldn't understand. "Mr. Lin, I don't believe I'm worth your apology."
She didn't think Lin Shengfeng was the type of person to be troubled by his conscience after doing something wrong.
To put it bluntly, this man definitely had an agenda.
Lin Shengfeng seemed a little surprised. "Miss Shen is indeed clever."
Since she had guessed his intentions, he stopped being indirect, gradually shedding his gentlemanly facade to reveal a determined smile.
"To be honest, Miss Shen, the last time I saw you, I was smitten."
Shen Qingqing's smile gradually turned mocking, but she remained silent.
He continued to profess his deep feelings. "But at the time, due to my daughter, I didn't have the opportunity to express myself to you. Today, using this apology as an opportunity, I want to show you my true feelings."
His true colors were finally showing.
A flicker of contempt flashed in Shen Qingqing's eyes as she picked up her wine glass and swirled it gently.
The deep red wine rippled in the glass, making her fair, slender fingers appear even whiter, especially her alluring, dew-kissed face, which was enough to drive one mad.
Lin Shengfeng stared, captivated. "If you are with me, I can give you anything you desire."
Shen Qingqing chuckled lightly. "Mr. Lin, you think a bit too highly of yourself."
Lin Shengfeng's smile slowly faded. "You are unwilling?"
"Why should I be willing?"
Shen Qingqing looked at him. While not ancient, he was over forty. The thought of an older man coveting her was utterly shameless!
The contempt in her eyes was too obvious, and Lin Shengfeng's pride was wounded. "Don't push your luck!"
Shen Qingqing's expression turned cold. With a flick of her wrist, she splashed the entire glass of red wine onto his face.
The liquid seeped into his eyes, and Lin Shengfeng couldn't open them. Enraged, he spat, "You slut! Do you really think I'm negotiating with you? You've gone too far!"
He could no longer tolerate it and called in his bodyguards, intending to use force.
If she wasn't compliant now, he'd make her obedient after a session in bed.
"Aren't you afraid of Mr. Fu causing trouble for you?" Even facing the menacing gazes of several bodyguards, Shen Qingqing remained unhurried.
Lin Shengfeng finally wiped his eyes, his gaze bloodshot. "Mr. Fu wouldn't be unaware of my intentions. Since he let you come, he must have tacitly agreed. Besides, if I have my way with you, you're just one woman. Would Mr. Fu really fall out with me over you?"
He waved his hand, eager to proceed.
"Take her away!"
At that moment, the door to the room was kicked open with a bang.
Several men in black bodyguards filed in, quickly subduing the other two bodyguards. Fu Jingshu, tall and radiating a powerful aura, walked in slowly.
He walked to Shen Qingqing's side, hooked an arm around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace. He then looked coldly at Lin Shengfeng, whose face had lost all color.
"You've got some nerve, daring to touch my woman."
Lin Shengfeng immediately caved and hastily apologized, "Mr. Fu, please listen to my explanation. I was momentarily blinded by desire. If I had known she was your woman, I wouldn't have dared to do something so despicable even if you killed me."
Shen Qingqing chuckled softly. "I think Mr. Lin's eyesight isn't very good."
Lin Shengfeng immediately nodded. "Yes, my eyesight is poor. Miss Shen, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me."
This time, he was in the wrong, so he didn't dare to be aggressive, acting like a pathetic cur.
Shen Qingqing pouted, unwilling to look at him.
"Get lost."
Fu Jingshu didn't even spare Lin Shengfeng a glance.
Lin Shengfeng grabbed his phone and ran out, forgetting his coat. He remembered at the doorway but then saw the two of them still embracing, and his face turned dark.
As for his coat... he didn't dare to retrieve it and simply fled.
Only the two of them remained in the private room, a strange silence filling the air. Shen Qingqing glanced at the large hand around her waist.
While she knew he was helping her out of a difficult situation, this hand...
Wasn't it also taking advantage of the situation?
He'd been holding her for so long and still hadn't let go?
"What did you say?"
Shen Qingqing realized she had inadvertently spoken her thoughts aloud. Looking up, she met his deep, dark eyes.
She was not afraid at all and said with a cheerful smile, "I'm doing this for your own good. Mr. Fu is aloof from women and maintains his integrity. If your reputation were ruined because of me, wouldn't that be my fault?"
She elegantly turned, as sly as a fish, and easily slipped out of his grasp.
However, as she was leaving, she couldn't resist muttering,
"Even if you had to rescue me, there was no need to ruin my reputation..."
"What are you saying?"
The man's voice behind her was incredibly close. She didn't know when he had appeared beside her. Shen Qingqing froze for a moment, then turned back with a radiant smile.
"I was praising Mr. Fu! Loyal, righteous, kind, and chivalrous! The most unique good man in the world!"
"Eloquent nonsense."
Fu Jingshu said calmly, seemingly unfazed by the praise.
However, Shen Qingqing noticed the corners of his lips slowly curve upwards, and she couldn't help but think to herself again, what a hypocrite.
They left the Four Seasons Hotel, and Shen Qingqing was about to leave when Fu Jingshu suddenly said, "Chenchen has been talking about you these past two days."
Shen Qingqing immediately hesitated.
She missed Xixi too. Although she knew the little rascal was clever and wouldn't let himself get hurt, she couldn't feel at ease when he wasn't by her side.
"Then may I go and see Chenchen?"
She reasoned that since Fu Jingshu had brought up the topic, he intended for her to visit. If she asked now, he would likely not refuse.
As expected, Fu Jingshu gave a faint "hmm."
She immediately followed him.
In the car, she thought about telling Xixi about Xingyao's situation. Xixi had always wanted a younger sister.
If he knew there was a soft, cute little sister at home, he would be overjoyed.
As they got out of the car, she walked towards the villa entrance, only to see Shen Yaoyao squatting on the doorstep. Her expression immediately turned cold.
This woman was truly inescapable.