Lin Feng left Su Qingya and planned to return to the villa to see what Liu Mengyao and the other girls were up to.
However, plans changed. Before Lin Feng could get back to the villa, Tang Wan sent him a WeChat message: Shen Nan, the eldest son of the Shen family from the provincial capital, had arrived in Qingcheng.
Tang Wan had a meeting with Shen Nan that afternoon to discuss cooperation, and she wanted Lin Feng to accompany her.
"Sure, I'm free anyway. I should spend some time with you."
Lin Feng agreed without a second thought. He had been spending time with Liu Mengyao and the other girls recently, neglecting Tang Wan. As the saying goes, he needed to distribute his attention evenly and learn from those "time management masters" to arrange his time reasonably.
With that in mind, Lin Feng drove his Mercedes straight to the Shen Tang Group.
He navigated the familiar route to Tang Wan's office. As soon as he entered, he saw Lu Qingyun and Lu Jingzhe there as well.
"Mr. Lin, you're here!" Lu Qingyun stepped forward with a smile to greet him.
"Mm, I am." Lin Feng replied casually. He then noticed Tang Wan and Lu Jingzhe whispering to each other.
"Hey, what are you two chatting about?" Lin Feng felt something was amiss and asked curiously.
"Let Miss Lu tell you. It's about Shen Xinyue," Tang Wan said, sitting in her chair with an amused smile.
"About Shen Xinyue? What do you mean?" Lin Feng pulled up a chair and sat down.
Lu Jingzhe thought for a moment before speaking earnestly, "Mr. Lin, it's like this. Shen Xinyue is likely the eldest daughter of the Shen family, meaning she's Shen Nan's sister."
"I just asked Miss Tang, and you didn't know Shen Xinyue's true identity. So, I suspect there might be some conspiracy here."
Lin Feng was indeed surprised by this statement. "You say Shen Xinyue is the Shen family's eldest daughter? Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. I've seen photos of Shen Xinyue, and I've done some private investigation. She is undoubtedly the Shen family's eldest daughter." Lu Jingzhe had never expected Lin Feng to be unaware of Shen Xinyue's true identity. Seeing his expression now, she felt that the situation was becoming increasingly complex.
Lu Qingyun, thinking along the same lines, boldly speculated, "Mr. Lin, Shen Xinyue concealing her identity to approach you – could this be a scheme by the Shen family?"
"And now, Shen Nan suddenly comes to Qingcheng to seek cooperation with Miss Tang. What are these siblings up to, one openly and the other in secret?"
Lin Feng shrugged. "How would I know what they're up to? If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known Shen Xinyue had such a background."
"Miss Tang, what are your thoughts on this?" Lin Feng couldn't figure it out for a moment and hoped Tang Wan could provide some insight.
Tang Wan fell into thought, speaking as she pondered, "I don't think the Shen family is targeting me. I'm not worth their painstaking effort."
"Therefore, their actions can only have one purpose: to target you, little brother Lin!"
Lin Feng touched his nose. He naturally knew Shen Xinyue approached him because of him. What he couldn't understand was what on him was so valuable that the Shen family would go to such lengths!
"Never mind. Since none of us are clear about the Shen family's intentions, let's not expose Shen Xinyue's identity. Let her continue her act. A fox will eventually reveal its tail."
"Also, when discussing cooperation with Shen Nan this afternoon, I'll have Shen Xinyue accompany us. I want to see how well this brother and sister play out their little drama!" Lin Feng said with a calm smile. He wasn't afraid of the Shen family plotting against him; he was only curious about their true intentions.
"Mm, let's do as you say. We'll play along with their scheme," Tang Wan agreed.
Soon, Lin Feng called Shen Xinyue to Tang Wan's place. Shen Xinyue was still wearing the clothes Liu Mengyao had given her: a white gauze skirt that revealed her fair legs, paired with white sports shoes. She looked pure and beautiful. Undoubtedly, Shen Xinyue carried herself with the air of a young lady from a prominent family. Lin Feng had always felt Shen Xinyue was a young lady from some influential family, but he hadn't expected it to be the Shen family from the provincial capital.
"Mr. Lin, what do you need me for?" Shen Xinyue felt a bit uneasy under Lin Feng's intense gaze.
"Little Shen, it's like this. This afternoon, Shen Nan, the eldest young master of the Shen family from the provincial capital, is coming to discuss cooperation with Miss Tang."
"You'll come with us and act as the driver," Lin Feng arranged with a smile.
"Ah! Wouldn't it be inconvenient for me to attend such an occasion? Can I not go?" Shen Xinyue was startled.
"What's inconvenient about it? You're my maid. Do as I tell you to do."
"Besides, your surname is Shen, and Shen Nan's surname is also Shen. Perhaps you're related a hundred years ago. This might help with our cooperation." Lin Feng's words were subtly probing.
Shen Xinyue's expression became slightly tense and uneasy, but she managed to maintain her composure. "Mr. Lin, you're joking. The Shen family in the provincial capital is a top-tier wealthy family. How could I possibly be related to them?"
"I'll drive for you, and I'll do whatever you ask." Shen Xinyue had no choice. To avoid arousing Lin Feng's suspicion, she had to agree reluctantly.
"Alright, let's go. You drive my car and take Miss Tang and me there." Lin Feng stood up, taking Tang Wan's hand as they left together.
Lu Jingzhe originally wanted to go with them, but seeing that Lin Feng hadn't asked her, she obediently stayed at Tang Wan's company.
"Jingzhe, it's good that you're not going. Shen Nan has always liked you. If he saw you with Mr. Lin, he might develop ill feelings towards you."
"Before your relationship with Mr. Lin is confirmed, you must not provoke Shen Nan," Lu Qingyun said earnestly, noticing the disappointment in Lu Jingzhe's eyes.
"Grandpa, but Lin Feng doesn't seem to have any romantic feelings for me. He's surrounded by beautiful girls, and I don't think I have much hope." Lu Jingzhe's eyes dimmed. She had always been pursued by others, but now she was pursuing someone else, and she felt lost.
"Silly girl, there's a kind of love called 'slowly developing feelings over time.' Don't rush. It all depends on whether you like Lin Feng."
"If you like him, then the time will naturally come when things fall into place," Lu Qingyun advised Lu Jingzhe with his experience.
Lu Jingzhe nodded heavily. "Grandpa, I like Lin Feng. I find him truly wonderful, the kind of man I like."
"When I'm with him, I feel very happy, and I admire him greatly."
"He's like an all-powerful figure, and he's also very good to the girls around him, which is something Brother Shen Nan can't compare to." Lu Jingzhe was firm and certain. The few days she had spent interacting with Lin Feng were the most relaxed and happy times of her life. She rarely admired anyone, but Lin Feng was the man who had truly won her heart and convinced her.