No one in this world could likely answer what kind of person Shen Tianjun truly was.
Nineteen years ago, no one could fathom his thoughts, and after nineteen years, it was even more impossible.
Hearing Shen Tianjun's words, Su Rongrong knew that everything concerning the Southern Kingdom Technology Company was within his grasp, and she breathed a sigh of relief. She said to Shen Tianjun, "I heard that Old Master Shen's eightieth birthday is next week. Will you be attending this time?"
Old Master Shen was none other than Shen Tianjun's father. However, after Shen Tianjun's downfall, the Old Master had unceremoniously expelled him from the family.
Over the years, the Shen family seemed to truly not consider Shen Tianjun as one of their own, never inviting him to any significant family events.
Su Rongrong's question was merely casual. After all, she had to report on matters concerning Shen Tianjun annually. As for how to decide, that was Shen Tianjun's own business; no one in this world could make decisions for him.
"No—"
Shen Tianjun shook his head and said, "The Old Master has one percent contribution to the Shen family's current empire, and the remaining ninety-nine percent is mine. I have no regrets towards the Shen family."
"Therefore, let them do whatever they want; I have no interest in paying them any mind anymore."
Speaking of which, Shen Tianjun smiled and asked, "What's the situation at the Song Family Villa? Has anyone outside disturbed Qingyi's recovery?"
"Men Shuai, I was just about to report on the Song Family Villa."
Su Rongrong said, "Yuan Tiangang and the others went to the Song Family Villa to protect Madam, but they clashed with Young Master Shen, and at the critical moment, Song Shadao intervened."
"Song Shadao, with just one move, gravely injured dozens of people and threw them out of the Song Family Villa. Yuan Tiangang and the others are still recuperating in the hospital."
"Oh… Yuan Tiangang and they are all at the peak of the Earth Realm, yet they were so easily defeated by Song Shadao?"
Hearing Su Rongrong's report, Shen Tianjun looked surprised and said, "It seems he truly hasn't stopped for a moment in these nineteen years; his strength has only grown more formidable."
"Forget it. Since Song Shadao dislikes this approach, there's no need to arrange for anyone else. I understand Song Shadao; arranging for others will yield the same result. My subordinates are no match for him. Only I myself can guarantee not to be thrown out."
Hearing this, Su Rongrong sighed and said, "No wonder everyone fears Song Shadao. His strength must be ranked among the top three in the world, right?"
"Yes, precisely in the top three."
Shen Tianjun smiled and said, "My master is a bit stronger than me, and I am only slightly stronger than Song Shadao. Therefore, him being ranked third is not excessive."
"Master?"
Su Rongrong heard this and smiled, "Your and Song Shadao's master's name has never been known to anyone. His origins, who is he exactly?"
"A person?"
Shen Tianjun shook his head and said, "I don't know if his strength still qualifies as human. But he is indeed very mysterious. Even as disciples, Song Shadao and I don't know much about him."
"Alright, that's enough. I need to change and then head to the Song Family Villa."
Shen Tianjun sighed slightly, "She has had a difficult time these years, and I don't want her to suffer any longer."
Hearing this, Su Rongrong tactfully turned and left.
At the same moment, Shen Lang and Gu Qinghan had returned home.
Upon arriving home, Shen Lang noticed that Yu Xiao and Yu Fei had not yet returned. He suddenly remembered something that had happened last time and called Yu Xiao. As soon as the call connected, Yu Xiao's voice came from the other end, "Brother Shen, we're at the doorstep. Please open the door for us."
Hearing this, Shen Lang smiled, then stood up from the sofa and hurried to open the door.
After opening the door, Shen Lang saw Yu Xiao and Yu Fei standing at the entrance, their faces adorned with bright smiles, devoid of any sadness.
"Brother Shen—"
Upon seeing Shen Lang, Yu Xiao embraced him, her voice gentle, saying, "We are together every day, yet why does it feel like I haven't seen you in ages?"
"Silly girl, that's your fear of loss, caused by excessive worry. But don't worry, I won't let you lose your Brother Shen."
Gu Qinghan walked over, patted Yu Xiao's cute head, and said to Shen Lang and Yu Xiao, "You two knew each other before I entered your lives, and I am well aware of your feelings. I didn't interfere before, and I won't interfere in the future."
"It's just that…"
At this point, Gu Qinghan took Yu Xiao's hand and said, "You might have to endure some hardship from now on, because if you make the decision, you'll remain nameless and without status for the rest of your life."
"I don't care about status."
Yu Xiao's face was resolute, "As long as I can be with Brother Shen, I don't need any status."
Hearing Yu Xiao's words, Gu Qinghan smiled, then looked at Shen Lang and said, "Little sister Yu Xiao has expressed her feelings so clearly. As a man, why aren't you saying anything?"
"Xiao Xiao, I will not let you down."
Shen Lang heard this, smiled faintly, and then held Yu Xiao tightly.
"See? Isn't this good?"
Gu Qinghan smiled and said, "I'll go make some late-night snacks. You two chat."
"Sister Qinghan, I'll help you."
Hearing Gu Qinghan's words, Yu Fei smiled and followed Gu Qinghan into the kitchen.
Thus, only Shen Lang and Yu Xiao were left in the living room. They looked at each other, their smiles filled with heartfelt joy.
"Brother Shen, every time I hold you, I feel like I possess the entire world. Don't leave me again."
Yu Xiao's head rested tightly against Shen Lang's chest, as if begging, she said.
"Xiao Xiao, I'm sorry. It was all my fault before. Don't worry, this won't happen again in the future."
Shen Lang lowered his head, kissed Yu Xiao's forehead, and made his promise.
What Shen Lang didn't know was that in a laboratory overseas, Wang Yuyan's face had been gloomy since she heard the news of Shen Lang's impending marriage. The others dared not try to console her.
"Shen Lang, Gu Qinghan, don't think of getting married so easily."
Wang Yuyan toyed with a triangular combat knife in her hand. Her movements were skilled and precise, no longer showing any trace of a fragile woman.
Similarly, overseas, Ye Shishi was in business negotiations with a group of people, but her expression was absent-minded, and she frequently lost focus.
"Gu Qinghan, you unloyal person! We agreed on fair competition, yet you took advantage of my absence abroad to poach him, striking a sneak attack. Just you wait, I won't let you marry Shen Lang so easily.+"
Ye Shishi gritted her teeth in her heart, secretly plotting her next move.
Meanwhile, Tang Wan'er, who was in Nanling, also received a call from Tang Jiutian. The content of the call was only one sentence: "Stop Shen Lang and Gu Qinghan's marriage at all costs. The son-in-law of the Tang Sect can only marry a woman of the Tang Sect."