kiwanis-nylisc Chapter 406 A Deeply Calculated Scheme
Chapter 406 A Deeply Calculated Scheme
The two hurriedly got ready and went out. Just as they reached the stairwell, they ran into Lu Cheng carrying the child upstairs.
Huanhuan looked at her mother: "Mommy..."
Shen Li looked at the food in the child's hand: "Remember to rinse your mouth after eating tonight."
Huanhuan said sweetly, "I know."
Seeing their hurried departure, Lu Cheng frowned and asked疑惑地问道, "It's so late, are you going out?"
As Shen Li went downstairs, she quickly explained, "Something happened to Weiwei, I have to go check on her."
"Where is she?" Lu Cheng's tone turned serious, and a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.
"At the entrance of Licheng Lanting residential area," Shen Li replied.
Lu Cheng thought for a second and immediately said, "Don't drive. Let Feng Ye take the helicopter there and land it on the top floor of Licheng Group. There's a spare car in the garage. It's closer to her apartment complex and faster from there."
Shen Li thought about it and agreed, immediately nodding, "Okay, let's do it that way!"
Soon, Shen Li, along with Feng Ye and Ming Cheng, and the four of them hurriedly left.
The helicopter was only a few minutes' flight from the manor to the Licheng Building. It was extremely fast and arrived at the rooftop helipad in no time.
A spare car is always parked in the rooftop garage. Ming Xiangyang quickly opened the car door, started the engine, and drove towards Licheng Lanting.
The entire journey from the building to the entrance of the residential area took less than half an hour.
Although it's winter, Shenzhen isn't as bitterly cold as the north, but late at night, the evening breeze still carries a chill that makes you shiver.
As soon as the car came to a stop, Shen Li eagerly pushed open the car door.
She spotted Lan Wei sitting on a bench at the bus stop near the entrance of the residential area—she was still wearing the same thin clothes she wore that afternoon, her hands clasped in her arms, her head down, her shoulders trembling slightly, looking exceptionally lonely and helpless.
What about Yan Xiangcheng?
How could he let Weiwei sit here all alone in this cold night?
Shen Li's anger surged instantly, but looking at Lan Wei's red eyes and her cheeks that were a little purple from the cold, she felt extremely distressed.
She walked quickly over, took off her cloak, and carefully draped it over Lanwei's shoulders, wrapping her tightly in it.
Lan Wei looked up abruptly, and the moment she saw Shen Li, her eyes reddened again, her voice thick with emotion: "Li Li, why did you come in person..."
Shen Li knelt down, took her cold hand in his, and said in a gentle but firm tone, "How can I leave you here alone? Don't overthink it. Let's go back first. We can talk about it when we get back."
Over the years, the people around me have changed so much.
They were all highly educated, with a strong sense of pride and dignity. Even when they encountered troubles, they were used to handling them on their own and never bothered their friends.
At most, they just get together to vent and complain, releasing their negative emotions.
This was the first time Shen Li had ever seen Lan Wei so completely broken down and lost her composure. The unconcealed grievance and despair in her eyes tugged at Shen Li's heartstrings.
As the car drove along the road, Lan Wei watched the familiar street scenes outside the window gradually become unfamiliar before belatedly realizing that the route was wrong. She asked in confusion, "Why are we going this way? Aren't we going back to the manor?"
Shen Li turned to look at her, his tone becoming more relaxed as he tried to ease her emotions: "I thought driving here would be too slow, and I was worried about you, so I flew a helicopter to pick you up. We're heading to the Licheng Building now; it'll be faster to transfer to a helicopter there to get back to the manor."
Lan Wei, whose mood had been sinking to the bottom, was stunned by these words. She then gave a bitter smile, and most of the gloom in her eyes dissipated: "Indeed, it's good to be rich. Even traveling can be so carefree."
Shen Li patted the back of her hand and comforted her with a smile: "Don't be envious. As a top lawyer, you'll earn plenty of money in the future, and you can buy whatever you want."
Soon, the two returned to the manor.
Shen Li led Lan Wei directly to the fourth floor—this floor was her private space with excellent privacy.
When they were decorating, she specifically told Ming Xiangyang not to make the bedroom too big, because too much space would make it feel cold and deserted.
Now only half the space is available; the other half is empty.
This was Lan Wei's first time staying here in the past two years. The moment she opened the door, she was warmed by the cozy decorations in the room.
Shen Li looked at the fully furnished room, her eyes softening slightly: "Everything is prepared here, so you can rest assured."
Ming Xiangyang was sensible and didn't bother her much. He gave Shen Li a few instructions and then went upstairs to his study alone.
In the walk-in closet of the room, brand new disposable toiletries, soft pajamas, and even two sets of clothes to wear the next day were already prepared, all in the perfect size.
There are two housekeepers in the manor. Uncle Hu was transferred here later, and there is also a young female housekeeper who is a college graduate. She is a few years younger than Shen Li, but she is exceptionally thorough and meticulous in her work, and Shen Li has always been very satisfied with her.
Shen Li turned to look at Lan Wei and said gently, "I've already taken a shower. You can go wash up first. I've adjusted the water temperature for you, and I'll have someone prepare some food for you to tide you over."
Lan Wei's eyes welled up slightly, and she nodded gently: "Okay, thank you for your trouble, Li Li."
When Lan Wei finished washing up and came out, a bottle of red wine and several plates of exquisite snacks were already laid out on the coffee table in the living room. The warm yellow light shone on them, giving off a comforting and healing feeling.
Shen Li gestured for her to sit down: "Come on, don't hold back, let's eat and chat, say whatever you want."
Lan Wei sat down on the sofa, picked up the wine glass that Shen Li handed her, took a sip of red wine, and the spicy taste slid down her throat, suppressing the sob in her heart.
She took a deep breath and finally calmly recounted her argument with Yan Xiangcheng that evening, as well as the grievances she had kept hidden in her heart for years.
The more Shen Li listened, the darker her expression became. Finally, her pupils widened in disbelief, and her voice was filled with utter incredulity: "Such a deep scheme!"
She never imagined that Yan Xiangcheng, who seemed honest, hardworking, and good at managing a household, was actually so selfish and disgusting at heart.
Some people are fine as friends—they're gentle and tactful—but when it comes to the mundane realities of daily life, their inherent selfishness and cowardice are fully exposed, enough to drive anyone crazy.
Shen Li knew that Lan Wei was Secretary Lan's only daughter, and if nothing unexpected happened, her father would be promoted to Secretary of the C Province Party Committee in the next term.
Shen Li naturally hoped that Lan's father could take office smoothly. After all, the officialdom and business world have always been divided into factions. The Shen family has few descendants, so having more powerful support would bring more stability.
With the Shen family's strength, it wouldn't be difficult for them to lend a hand in helping Lan's father get promoted.
In terms of background, the Yan family and the Lan family are not even in the same league.
When Lan Wei decided to marry Yan Xiangcheng, the entire Lan family was against it. If Lan Wei hadn't been getting older and living alone, the Lan family would never have agreed to the marriage.