TSBIR Chapter 7
by VolareUpon arriving at the company, many people offered their concern and greetings. Shen Xingyang responded politely but didn’t linger. He had accumulated a lot of work over the past few days and needed to catch up.
He entered the elevator. Just as he was about to close it, Shen Gai stepped in. This elevator was for senior executives, so only the three of them were present, along with Shen Gai’s other son, Shen Jinlin, who was also the company’s general manager and his superior.
“Chairman Shen, General Manager Shen.”
Shen Xingyang didn’t dare to call them “Dad” and “Brother,” so he politely addressed them as “Chairman Shen” and “General Manager Shen.” Besides, he didn’t want to call them that anyway.
Shen Gai looked at his sickly appearance with disdain and snorted coldly, “Taking leave every other day. I don’t know why Jinjue insisted on you joining the company.”
Shen Xingyang was used to it. He rarely took leave. This time, taking so much time off was undoubtedly a narrow escape from death, but in Shen Gai’s eyes, only the company’s interests mattered.
He smiled indifferently, “That’s right, why did my brother insist on me joining the company? Perhaps it’s because I can secure those contracts from City S, and he can’t.”
As Shen Xingyang spoke, he pointed at Shen Jinlin. Just as Shen Jinlin was about to retort, the elevator stopped. “Chairman Shen, General Manager Shen, my office is here. See you later.”
After Shen Xingyang finished speaking, he exited the elevator. So what if he took leave? So what if he was in poor health? He still crushed Shen Jinlin.
Although on the surface, the credit all went to Shen Jinlin, everyone with eyes knew who had negotiated those contracts.
“Deputy General Manager Shen, this is the investment and production plan for the new quarter’s products. Please sign it.”
Shen Xingyang reviewed it and, after confirming there were no issues, signed his name.
“Zhou Ye, how long have you been with me?”
Shen Xingyang handed the documents to Zhou Ye, asking casually.
“Almost two years, I think.”
“That’s quite a while. I’ll be writing a report in a few days, recommending you to manage the Yancheng branch. Prepare in advance.”
Zhou Ye was stunned. Was he being transferred? Although it was a promotion, it meant he would be useless to Shen Jinlin, unable to monitor Shen Xingyang.
“Deputy General Manager Shen, I only want to follow you. Only by following you can I learn real skills.”
“That won’t do. I can’t let you waste your time on trivial matters for me. Being an assistant is beneath you. Go to Yancheng and work hard.”
Shen Xingyang’s words sounded like praise on the surface, but the scrutiny and command in his eyes revealed an undeniable order.
There was no room for negotiation. Shen Xingyang’s previous life was lost because he didn’t have his own people. He thought Zhou Ye was his man, but he was actually Shen Jinlin’s. He thought he could rely on Yin Yan, but Yin Yan truly made him fall from a great height.
This time, he had to cultivate his own people.
Otherwise, he couldn’t do anything. He also needed to find someone to investigate what Yin Yan was doing in the entertainment industry.
These things had to be done by someone he trusted.
He already had someone in mind, but it depended on whether the other party was willing to come.
“A’Qi.”
Xiao Qi’s smile immediately froze when he saw Shen Xingyang, and he prepared to close the door.
Shen Xingyang quickly stopped the door from closing, “A’Qi, it was my fault back then. I shouldn’t have said those things to you. Can you let me in?”
Xiao Qi didn’t expect Shen Xingyang to apologize. How long had it been since the incident? He thought Shen Xingyang was still angry and was preparing to scold him again.
Xiao Qi opened the door, “You’re here to apologize? Really?”
Xiao Qi looked skeptical. What was going on?
Back then, he had just graduated and was tricked into signing an unequal contract. He couldn’t afford the penalty for breaking the contract. Later, Shen Xingyang took pity on him, paid the penalty, and let him work by his side.
At that time, Shen Xingyang had just joined Shen’s Company, and they had a pleasant working relationship, helping Shen Xingyang secure many contracts.
But later, Yin Yan encountered some difficulties in the entertainment industry. Shen Xingyang had to humbly seek help from Shen Jinlin, wanting to use Shen’s Company to protect Yin Yan and ensure his smooth career.
However, he suffered a lot of humiliation from Shen Jinlin because of this. Moreover, Yin Yan knew about it beforehand but still let Shen Xingyang go.
He was furious when he found out and casually called Yin Yan a kept man who relied on others. As a result, Shen Xingyang angrily kicked him out of Shen’s Company.
He left in a fit of anger and blocked Shen Xingyang. It had been almost three years since then.
Shen Xingyang looked at him. This was one of the few people in his life who genuinely cared about him.
“Xiao Qi, I’m sorry. It was my fault back then. I sincerely apologize to you here.”
Shen Xingyang was very sincere and even bowed, startling Xiao Qi, who quickly helped him up.
“There’s no need for that.”
“Can we go back to the way we were before?”
Shen Xingyang looked at Xiao Qi with anticipation and a hint of worry. Did Xiao Qi already have a new boss and new friends? Would he still go back with him?
Xiao Qi was a little unaccustomed to Shen Xingyang being like this. Who was Shen Xingyang? He was someone who did not tolerate any dissent. But now, he was apologizing to him. To be honest, it felt pretty good.
“Forget it, forget it. I’m not one to hold grudges. I forgive you.”
Xiao Qi said with a smile, deliberately turning his face away, afraid that Shen Xingyang would see the smugness in his eyes.
“By the way, let me tell you. I’ve already signed a contract with a new company. You’ll pay the penalty for breaking the contract, right? Also, if you dare to kick me out like that again without saying a word, I really won’t talk to you anymore.”
Xiao Qi was a little worried. He was now a young man in his early twenties, and finding a job would definitely be harder than before. If Shen Xingyang did that again, his livelihood would be in trouble. But he still wanted to take a gamble, betting on their brotherly friendship from back then.
“We’ll go back and sign a contract right now, a lifetime employment contract. If I fire you for no reason, I’ll pay double the penalty.”
Shen Xingyang had thought of many ways to protect Xiao Qi’s rights along the way. He couldn’t act impulsively again.
“That’s acceptable. Also, if I go back, I’ll only be your secretary, not including Yin Yan.”
“Of course. That’s how it should be. Not just Yin Yan, no one can order you around at will.”
Xiao Qi finally relented, reluctantly following Shen Xingyang. But in his heart, he was happy. How did his brother suddenly change his personality?
“Shen Xingyang, you didn’t break up with Yin Yan, did you?”
“Not yet, but it should be soon.”
“What? What did I miss? Tell your brother what happened this year. It’s all your fault for making me miss so much gossip.”
Xiao Qi, this chatterbox, was still the same as before after three years. But Shen Xingyang was happy to answer Xiao Qi.
In his previous life, after his brother passed away, everyone was waiting to see him make a fool of himself, watching the Shen family change hands. Only Xiao Qi steadfastly helped him.
But he was worried about implicating Xiao Qi, so he used harsh words to force him away. This time, he wanted to cherish all the people around him.
Shen Xingyang arranged everything for Xiao Qi before returning to Song Manor.
It was already past eleven when he arrived at Song Manor. He had sent a message to Song Yichen beforehand, saying he had something to do tonight and would be back late, telling Song Yichen not to wait up.
When he returned to Song Manor, he thought they were all asleep. But he saw Song Yichen still sitting on the sofa in the living room.
“Doctor Song.”
Song Yichen rubbed his eyes and got up to walk to Shen Xingyang’s side, “Go to my room.”
Shen Xingyang realized that Song Yichen was waiting for him. The feeling of guilt immediately surged up.
But he knew that Song Yichen wouldn’t listen to his apologies, so he silently followed behind him, appearing very quiet.
Song Yichen drew his blood and began to check his blood sugar. Seeing the numbers, he breathed a sigh of relief.
“Very good, within the normal range. You don’t have to be so careful. After all, you’re at Song Manor. I won’t let anything happen to you.”
Song Yichen asked for Shen Xingyang’s previous diet plan. It was indeed overly cautious. Being so careful would only increase Shen Xingyang’s chances of relapse. From the beginning, Shen Xingyang’s treatment plan was wrong.
“Being too careful will cause severe relapses when you come into contact with things you don’t usually come into contact with. If you touch those things regularly, as long as it’s in moderation, it won’t have a significant impact on your body.”
Shen Xingyang nodded, feeling a little happy. Was Song Yichen saying he could eat what he wanted?
Although he was happy inside, Shen Xingyang’s expression remained calm. He was afraid that Song Yichen would think he was being noisy and tried to stay composed.
Song Yichen had waited so long just so that Shen Xingyang could eat other things sooner. But Shen Xingyang’s expression was indifferent, making him feel like he was meddling.
“Alright, you can leave.”
Song Yichen pushed him out the door with a sullen face and slammed the door shut.
Shen Xingyang hadn’t even reacted before he was outside the room. Looking at the closed door, he tried to recall if he had offended him.
Why was Song Yichen suddenly angry? He didn’t understand.
He didn’t linger outside the door. When there was no more sound from inside, he returned to his room.
Song Yichen opened the door and glanced out. Shen Xingyang had actually left just like that. Didn’t he know he was unhappy?
He went back and checked his phone. There were no messages.
“I’m just being nosy.”
Song Yichen said, throwing his phone aside and going to bed.
Shen Xingyang returned to his room, constantly thinking about his behavior, trying to figure out why Song Yichen was angry. He thought for a long time but couldn’t figure out the reason, so he attributed it all to Song Yichen’s disgust for him.
The next day, Song Yichen had the night shift, so he didn’t see him in the morning.
“A’Qi, the company is fine now. I want you to do something else for me.”
“What is it?”
Xiao Qi put away the documents, stored them, and asked.
Shen Xingyang leaned down and whispered something in Xiao Qi’s ear.
Xiao Qi looked at Shen Xingyang in disbelief, “Are you serious?”
Finding Yin Yan’s dirt? Weren’t they still in a relationship? What exactly did Shen Xingyang want to do?
Shen Xingyang nodded, “After you find it, send it to me directly. If you can expand it, continue to find people to amplify the matter. I want everyone to know Yin Yan’s true colors.”
He knew that Yin Yan, as an unscrupulous person, couldn’t be honest in the entertainment industry.
It was only because of the Shen family that those people didn’t dare to speak out. Since that was the case, he would do it.
Xiao Qi then believed that Shen Xingyang was telling the truth. He really wanted to break up with Yin Yan.
Moreover, he wouldn’t let Yin Yan manipulate him like before. He was happy that Shen Xingyang could see through things. After all, the previous Shen Xingyang was only focused on Yin Yan, completely without his own thoughts.
After Xiao Qi left, Shen Xingyang continued to do his work until he saw Yin Yan’s message after getting off work.
Yin Yan knew he lived at Song Manor. Was he here to interrogate him?
From the time Yin Yan met him, he had interfered in his social circle, leaving him with no one to use and only able to rely on him. Now that he had arrived at Song Manor, escaping his control, of course he would start to worry.
Shen Xingyang looked at the messages. On the surface, they were about caring for him, but in reality, they were saying that Song Yichen was kind to him for a reason and that only he, Yin Yan, was truly good to him.
Shen Xingyang smiled sarcastically. How could he have believed such clumsy acting?
He pretended not to see the messages, turned off his phone, packed his things, and left work.
As soon as he got out of the car and prepared to enter Song Manor, he was stopped by Yin Yan.
He looked at Yin Yan unhappily, “What are you doing here?”
“I sent you messages. Why didn’t you reply?”
Shen Xingyang listened and feigned ignorance, taking out his phone and looking at the messages.
“I was too busy today. I didn’t see them.”
Yin Yan didn’t say anything. Instead, he reached out to hold Shen Xingyang’s hand, “It’s okay. I just heard that you arrived at Song Manor and was afraid you were being mistreated, so I came to see.”
Shen Xingyang withdrew his hand without a trace and turned his head, “How could I be? Doctor Song is very good to me.”
“Alright, I should go back.”
Shen Xingyang said, wanting to leave. But Yin Yan pulled him back, his hand pinching the back of Shen Xingyang’s neck. Realizing what Yin Yan wanted to do, Shen Xingyang struggled to make Yin Yan let go.
“Don’t reject me, A’Yang.”
Yin Yan said, not caring about Shen Xingyang’s resistance, and lowered his head to kiss Shen Xingyang’s lips.
Shen Xingyang only felt a churning in his stomach, waves of nausea. But the fear in his heart prevented him from pushing Yin Yan away. Those unbearable memories flooded his mind.
“I’m tired. I want to go back and rest. You should go back to the set.”
Shen Xingyang said, walking quickly toward Song Manor. Because Yin Yan was behind him, he didn’t dare to wipe himself in disgust and could only rinse his mouth frantically after returning to his room.
Song Yichen watched this scene from the car, unconsciously opening Shen Xingyang’s heart rate monitor. Seeing the calm heart rate, he smiled mockingly.
“Shen Xingyang, you’re really good at enduring.”
Playing along with someone he didn’t like, Song Yichen was a little curious how long Shen Xingyang could keep up the act.
“Young Master Song.”
Yin Yan walked over to Song Yichen and greeted him politely.
He had deliberately staged this scene after seeing Song Yichen’s car arrive, wanting to dispel some people’s thoughts since Shen Xingyang lived at Song Manor.
“What’s the matter?”
Song Yichen took the coat handed over by his assistant and prepared to go inside. But Yin Yan stopped him.
“A’Yang has a bad temper. Living at Song Manor, I hope Young Master Song can be tolerant.”
Song Yichen looked at Yin Yan with disdain and sneered.
“What are you? Making me be tolerant.”
Yin Yan’s expression was a little ugly. He had met so many people, but he had rarely seen someone like Song Yichen who completely gave no face.
“Yin Yan, you can perform those cheap tricks in front of others, but don’t bring them in front of me.”
Song Yichen hated this kind of hypocritical small talk the most. Others could tolerate it, but he, Song Yichen, wouldn’t give face.
What trash dared to show off in front of him? He wasn’t interested in his relationship with Shen Xingyang.
Did he really think everyone had to like Shen Xingyang, treating everyone as a hypothetical enemy? How insecure must Yin Yan be?