She Asks for a Divorce Again
Chapter 311: Gossip

Chapter 311: Chapter 311: Gossip

The lounge was still the same as before; Shen Heyu didn’t notice any differences in her memory.

After the secretary led her in, he didn’t dare say much, prepared some desserts and coffee for her, and then left.

Shen Heyu watched the secretary’s retreating figure, remembering how this person had often been at odds with her when she still worked at the company. But now, seeing her, he didn’t even speak a word.

Shen Heyu certainly knew why, but she disliked this feeling.

As she left, Shen Heyu also got up, ready to leave.

She had not even left when she ran into Yun Duo coming in.

Yun Duo was holding a file, and with a gossip-hungry look on her face, she shut the lounge door before whispering, "Director Shen, is your relationship with President Pei really what he said it was?"

"So, the battle with Bai Sheng’er back then, you definitely won, right!"

Shen Heyu knew it was just Yun Duo’s gossip-loving nature, and that she meant no harm, so she kindly explained, "Stop talking nonsense, there was never any ’battle.’"

As for Pei Yansi, she had liked him before, but she never actively fought for anything, let alone competed with others for him—it wasn’t some childish love drama.

Where was there any competition to speak of?

Seeing the seriousness on Shen Heyu’s face, Yun Duo didn’t dare say more, fearing she would anger her. She sat down next to her and said, "So, has it always been that kind of relationship between you and President Pei?"

To think they kept it hidden for so long.

Yun Duo found it hard to believe.

Shen Heyu looked at her, thinking about her relationship with Pei Yansi, which had indeed been hard to explain for a long time. Today, Pei Yansi did not offer any explanations and just publicly announced their relationship.

This definitely upset her, but the nature of their relationship was equally undeniable.

"Yes," she admitted.

Even if she denied it, it would be useless; Pei Yansi would find ways to make the relationship public anyway.

Since that was the case, she might as well admit it outright. Otherwise, who knows what that man would do if he saw her denying it—if she followed what he said, then she would have a stance.

She could have a chance to refute and be angry, then confront Pei Yansi, negotiate terms, and gain more relational benefits.

If she couldn’t escape it, she might as well use it.

Shen Heyu came to this realization suddenly last night.

Yun Duo, her mouth agape in surprise, initially couldn’t believe it. She had clearly seen Shen Heyu somewhat reluctant in the elevator, even thinking that Pei Yansi had coerced her using his authority, but now that she admitted it herself, it felt different.

Yun Duo excitedly asked, "Does this include six years ago, were you also our ’First Lady’ then? Oh my goodness, you guys hid it so well, but if you were already married back then, why did President Pei treat you that way?"

Yun Duo asked too many questions, and Shen Heyu did not want to answer. Regarding this problem, she also didn’t know how to respond.

So, she remained silent.

Seeing her like this, Yun Duo realized she had asked too much and perhaps had touched a nerve; she quickly shut her mouth and changed her tune, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to."

"You know I’ve always been blunt; I really mean no harm. Please don’t hold it against me."

Shen Heyu shook her head, of course she wouldn’t care about Yun Duo.

This matter, after all, couldn’t be blamed on her.

Seeing that she didn’t mind, Yun Duo knew her temperament was always good and wouldn’t hold a grudge against her, so she continued, "When I came here just now, I saw someone in the office. It was President Shen, I remember you two used to get along well. Why does he now have to hide from you when he comes to see President Pei?"

Shen Heyu looked at her and confirmed once more, "Are you sure it was President Shen?"

Yun Duo nodded decidedly and said, "I went to deliver documents to President Pei before coming here, I saw him. He’s so handsome, especially those peach blossom eyes, I couldn’t have mistaken him."

Shen Heyu didn’t speak again, falling into deep thought.

Shen Jiangli had brought up Shen Fanshuang’s issue, which Pei Yansi had been handling for her lately. Including the last time in Jiang City, her coming back with him was also because of this.

She was threatened by Shen Jiangli, and without Pei Yansi’s protection, she couldn’t guarantee that one day he wouldn’t succeed.

If that was really the case, the matter regarding Shen Fanshuang might not even reach a true resolution. Shen Heyu didn’t want that outcome, so she could only rely on Pei Yansi’s protection.

But since her return from Jiang City with him, there seemed to be no progress on the matter, even though Pei Yansi had said last time that he was still handling it.

But in reality, she couldn’t grasp any tangible progress.

Now Shen Jiangli was here to see him, yet he was avoiding her. What for?

If he was really handling Shen Fanshuang’s issue, and if Shen Jiangli’s visit was also for this matter, he had even less reason to avoid her.

Thinking this, Shen Heyu became increasingly anxious to find out what their meeting was really about.

Thinking this, she got up from the lounge and left, with Yun Duo following behind her, wanting to ask her many gossips. However, seeing her heading towards Pei Yansi’s office, she dejectedly retraced her steps back to her station.

Shen Heyu stood by the office door and gently knocked.

Pei Yansi, thinking it was his secretary, directly told her to come in.

Hearing the voice, Pei Yansi looked up only to see it was Shen Heyu, frowning slightly, his tone somewhat displeased, "Didn’t I ask you to wait for me quietly in the lounge?"

But the content of his words was quite intimate.

Shen Heyu just glanced at him then shifted her gaze, landing it on Shen Jiangli who was also looking at her.

His gaze was profound, his expression somber, those peach blossom eyes losing the charming frivolousness they once held. Having not seen him for several days, his demeanor seemed much more composed yet also more melancholic.

Seeing his eyes like this, Shen Heyu subconsciously thought of that horrifying day, the private villa he had taken her to.

If Pei Yansi hadn’t found her, she didn’t even want to think about what might have happened later.

She stood there, suddenly feeling a chill rising from the bottom of her heart, hesitant to step forward even for a moment.

"Hey, leading lady," Shen Jiangli finally broke the silence, "why don’t you come over? You’re not even talking; are we that estranged now?"

His casual words, and his demeanor as if nothing had happened, made Shen Heyu feel very uncomfortable.

She didn’t respond to him but walked directly to Pei Yansi’s side and asked, "What are you discussing?"

Pei Yansi naturally extended his arm, pulling her into his embrace, "Want to know?"