In the traditional Chinese concept, most children take their father's surname after birth. They had been separated for over ten years and reunited, so how could their child not have taken Li Junchen's surname?
Gao Kunlun pondered, stroking his chin, and said, "It's possible that Li Junchen loved Miss Song so much that he let the child take..."
Before Gao Kunlun could finish, he received Shen Chiyan's icy, terrifying gaze. Gao Kunlun immediately shut his mouth. He'd really been dancing on his boss's landmine just now.
But what he said was also the truth!
Shen Chiyan snorted, "Even so, Li Junchen knows his son is in my hands. Even if he can't take his son away, he wouldn't let his son stay by my side for so long, unless he has another motive."
Gao Kunlun appeared to be thinking, "Hmm... then what is his motive?"
Shen Chiyan gave Gao Kunlun an icy look. Gao Kunlun shivered and immediately walked out with a smile, "I'll go investigate right away."
After Gao Kunlun left, Shen Chiyan looked at Zanzaan's video, frowning slightly. What did this mean? Was this child stuck with him?
Meanwhile, Shen Huanling had been distracted ever since she learned that Li Junchen had returned.
She knew she shouldn't like Li Junchen, but if emotions could be controlled, there wouldn't be so many people heartbroken and worn out by love in the world.
Knowing that Shen Chiyan had taken Li Junchen's son, she approached Li Junchen.
Shen Huanling wore a particularly ethereal dress. Two years were enough for her to transform from a naive girl fresh out of school into a mature and charming woman.
Li Junchen's elopement with Song Qinian had been a huge blow to Shen Huanling. In the past two years, she had dated several boyfriends, but none of them lasted longer than three months.
Those men were good-looking, wealthy, and generous to her. However, having seen a perfect man like Li Junchen, how could she possibly tolerate other men?
When she was with them, her mind was filled with Li Junchen. Even when she slept with them, she was still thinking of Li Junchen, thinking of him kissing her, caressing her, and even doing those things to her.
Therefore, every time she woke up from her dreams, she would bitterly resent Song Qinian.
She truly never expected that the person Li Junchen liked was Song Qinian.
Song Qinian, always Song Qinian. It seemed that ever since she appeared, nothing had gone smoothly for her family or herself.
First, she stole her mother's position as vice-president, then she betrayed her fifth brother and snatched the man she loved.
For the past two years, Shen Huanling had hated Song Qinian every day, thinking that if she ever saw her in this lifetime, she would make her wish she were dead.
Upon seeing Li Junchen, Shen Huanling's long-dormant heart began to pound again. Indeed, only this man could give her such a feeling.
Shen Huanling was filled with excitement and fervor. She rushed forward and hugged Li Junchen, "Brother Junchen... I've missed you so much!"
At this moment, several businessmen were with Li Junchen, seemingly discussing business. Seeing this scene, they all looked at Li Junchen with suggestive smiles. Li Junchen smiled slightly on the surface, but his hand pushed Shen Huanling away.
Then he introduced her to those present, "This is my sister."
Although Shen Huanling was somewhat displeased with Li Junchen introducing her as his sister, seeing that Li Junchen wasn't looking at her with disgust as he had before, a glimmer of hope surged in her heart.
She linked her arm with Li Junchen's, acting spoiled and clinging.
In front of so many people, Li Junchen couldn't get angry. However, as soon as they left, Li Junchen's expression immediately turned extremely grim. He pushed Shen Huanling away expressionlessly and said coldly, "I recall telling you that I have no interest in you. If you're wise, you shouldn't appear before me."
Li Junchen turned to leave, but Shen Huanling immediately rushed forward to block his path, "I know my brother kidnapped your son and Song Qinian's son. I can help you rescue him."
Li Junchen stopped and looked coldly at Shen Huanling. His eyes were deep and dark. Every time he looked at her, Shen Huanling felt a thrill of fear, as if his eyes were only on her.
Li Junchen remained silent. Shen Huanling's heart leaped with joy. Did this mean Li Junchen was interested in her suggestion?
Thinking about it carefully, if Li Junchen had been capable, he would have already taken his son back from Shen Chiyan. Moreover, no matter how capable he was, his power in Jinghua City was still inferior to the Shen family's. It would be difficult to get his son back.
"But I have a condition. Of course, I don't need you to do anything. You just need to spend a day with me."
Saying this, Shen Huanling gave a bitter smile, "I still can't forget you, but I know very well that we can't be together. So, I want to use that day to commemorate my love."
Li Junchen was silent for a long time. During this period, Shen Huanling nervously picked off her newly done nail polish.
Although it had only been a few seconds, Shen Huanling felt as though a long, long time had passed.
"Why are you helping me?"
Upon hearing this question, Shen Huanling immediately put on an act of being wronged and magnanimous, "I'm very jealous of Song Qinian, jealous that she received your love and became your wife. Since we can't be together, I hope you can be happy. I want to protect you."
Li Junchen's face remained expressionless, not revealing any emotion. "Aren't you afraid of Shen Chiyan retaliating if he finds out?"
Shen Huanling smiled slightly, "We are family, after all. No matter how angry he is, he won't take my life. Besides, I have my parents protecting me!"
Shen Huanling looked at Li Junchen with adoration, "So, what's your answer?"
Li Junchen said lightly, "Deal!"
Hearing this answer, Shen Huanling was filled with mixed emotions. She was happy that she could finally have Li Junchen for a day, but sad that for Li Junchen, it was just a transaction.
"Okay, to prevent you from reneging after I rescue the child, so no, let's go on a date first. Of course, since I promised you, I will definitely help you rescue the child. If you don't believe me..."
Before Shen Huanling could finish, Li Junchen interrupted her calmly, "Alright."
Upon hearing this, Shen Huanling was so happy she almost jumped up. Did this mean he still trusted her a lot?
"Okay, then there's no better day than today. Let's make it tomorrow. The whole day, okay?"
"Okay!"
Hearing Li Junchen's reply, Shen Huanling happily ran off. She had to prepare her outfit for the date tomorrow and get a spa and a haircut.
Tomorrow, she would definitely make Li Junchen realize that she was no worse than Song Qinian.
Li Junchen watched Shen Huanling's retreating figure, a cold arc curving at the corner of his lips...