Chapter 519: You Are Not the Only One
The next morning, the secretary of Zhongteng received a phone call from Huang Yao. Sheng Kai wanted to set up an appointment with Sheng Xiao.
The secretary knocked on Sheng Xiao’s door and asked, “Chief, do you want to see him? If you don’t want to meet the Sheng family, I can decline on your behalf.”
Sheng Xiao did not raise his head. Still focusing on his work, he uttered, “No.”
Once the secretary got the answer, he turned around. Suddenly, Sheng Xiao called him. “Just set the appointment. But it must not take up my most important time nor my time after getting off work.”
He was always very eager to go home to see his little one. He wouldn’t want to use the time to meet unnecessary people.
“Okay, Chief.” The secretary closed the door and checked on Sheng Xiao’s daily schedule. Then only he chose a not-so-important time to slot in a meeting with Sheng Kai.
Of course, it was Sheng Kai who wanted to meet him. So, he would not go anywhere else. If Sheng Kai wanted his help, he must come here in person.
When Huang Yao received the reply, the new secretary told Sheng Kai, “Zhongteng said he is only free from one to two o’clock in the afternoon. But you have a meeting at that time.”
“Postpone the meeting.”
To be fair, Sheng Kai treated Gu Ziling well. Although the Gu family was having a hard time now, he did not abandon his wife. Instead, he postponed an important meeting for her sake to help him solve the problem of her uncle.
However, what use was it to beg Sheng Kai? He knew it would be almost useless. But since he made his promise, he should at least do something. Only then, he would be able to restore his dignity in front of his wife.
“Where is the meeting place?”
“In Zhongteng.”
Sheng Kai nodded and beckoned his secretary to leave. He thought it’s better that way because he would be able to see how fascinating and enviable Sheng Xiao’s Zhongteng was.
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At half past twelve, Sheng Kai arrived early at Zhongteng. Sheng Xiao was having a meeting at that moment.
The secretary led Sheng Kai to Sheng Xiao’s office. So, this was Sheng Xiao’s new empire.
His office was not extravagant as his office in Huang Yao. The place was neat and simple. Despite that, the office was installed with cutting-edge technology facilities which were way bigger than his. And the view was especially breath-taking when he looked out of the floor-to-ceiling windows. He could see the whole city. It was indeed a very strategic location.
After a while, the secretary pushed open the door and Sheng Xiao walked into the office. When he saw Sheng Kai sitting on the sofa, he waved the secretary off.
“What brings you here?” Sheng Xiao put down his documents and took the seat opposite Sheng Kai.
“I’m not used to seeing you looking so mature.” Sheng Kai looked at Sheng Xiao. Sheng Xiao had really changed a lot. The once flamboyant and crazy Sheng Xiao no longer existed. He had become the matured and reserved man who was sitting in front.
“Straight to the point, CEO Sheng,” Sheng Xiao said.
“You must have heard about the Gu family. It is in turmoil. I come here today for the matter of Gu Ziling’s uncle. He somehow got involved in a murder and Qiqi just would not let him go.”
“It’s not that Qi’er would not let him go, it’s he himself who made the police suspect him.” Sheng Xiao pointed out. “I knew you would come, but I thought you would tell me something new that might interest me. As for the murder case, you should just cooperate with the police.”
“If you are willing to help, I’m sure the police will stop investigating.”
“First of all, as a legal citizen, while enjoying the citizenship rights, I am also bound to my duties. Being rich does not mean that you can ignore the laws. I won’t do that. And I will say you should not do that as well,” Sheng Xiao said frankly.
“You are not someone who plays the card according to common sense.”
“Yes, I am. But it does not mean that I will not obey the rules.” Sheng Xiao emphasized this seriously. “There is nothing wrong with you helping your wife. And Qi’er wants to help the mother and son who died tragically out of humanity. So, let me tell you honestly. I will not, and cannot, meddle in the case.”
Sheng Kai chuckled when he heard what Sheng Xiao said. “Eighth Brother, you have changed a lot. You were not a compassionate person.”
“If there is nothing else, I shall go to my other meetings now.”
“Actually, I came here to see how free and easy you are now after escaping from the Sheng family with much effort. Sure enough, you get your freedom and you throw the burden of Huang Yao to me. Don’t you regret it even once?”
“Why should I?” Sheng Xiao asked in return.
“That should’ve been your burden.”
Sheng Xiao laughed sarcastically. “I thought the Sheng family should have improved after half a year has passed. But to my disappointment, you still take things for granted, and are so egoistic. Whether the police investigate the case or not, or whether you have a grudge or not, do you think the world should revolve around the Sheng family? Let me tell you this in advance. Tiffany & Co. is going to collapse soon. If you carry on your collaboration with them, you will be able to get rid of the burden soon. Because Grandpa will be totally disappointed with you.”
“You’ve indeed colluded with Third Brother.”
“I’d hear about your actions without his help.” Having said that, Sheng Xiao stood up. “It seems like you don’t really come here to ask for help. You don’t have the right attitude. If you really want me to help you out of our relationship in the past, you should not speak rudely. Should I pity Second Sister-in-law for this?”
“If I can offer you something in exchange of you persuading Xiao Qi for me, will you consider it?”
“I have everything you have. So, is there anything you can offer to make me agree?”
“Then why did you agree to see me?” Sheng Kai sounded cold. “You should know my intention of coming here from the start. Since you have promised to see me, didn’t it mean that you are giving me a glimpse of hope?
“I did it simply out of courtesy.”
“You must be wanting to take revenge on me for humiliating you.” Sheng Kai guessed. “I humiliated you when you were in a miserable state.”
“Actually, I want to advise you to let the Gu family cooperate in the investigation. Otherwise, the Gu family will be caught up in a scandal that is more horrifying once the case is publicized.”
“Well, I have seen enough of your office. And I thank you for your advice. I should not waste my time here anymore.”
Sheng Kai stood up.
He thought he could ask Sheng Xiao for help and speak to him properly. However, when he saw Sheng Xiao was better than him, his pride overwhelmed him.
He obviously needed his help. But in the end, he had turned the conversation into a confrontation.
However, since he had already said it out loud, he was not scared to go a bit further anymore. “Forget it if you don’t want to help. But once I make my move, I will not restrain myself. If I hurt that little sister-in-law accidentally, don’t blame me for not reminding you in advance.”
“Try me.”
“Eighth Brother, you are not the only one who can be cold-hearted toward your family.”