The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 139. Make a name for oneself in Beijing (First Update)

Chapter 139: 139. Make a name for oneself in Beijing (First Update)

Shen Junyu left, fearing that if he stayed any longer, he would be infuriated to death by this couple.

Early in the morning, Shen Junyu had scolded her and even threatened to sever their sibling relationship, but Shen Qinglan’s mood was surprisingly good. She had seen the deep worry and fear in Shen Junyu’s eyes.

Although she didn’t know how this matter had spread online, now that Shen Junyu knew about it, the two elders at home probably knew as well. Just as she was thinking about this, the home phone rang. Shen Qinglan glanced at the caller ID: it was the Shen Family’s number. Fu Hengyi glanced at her and, seeing she had no intention of answering, walked over and picked it up.

"Grandpa... Qinglan wasn’t injured... I know... I’ll tell her, don’t worry."

Shen Qinglan sat watching Fu Hengyi finish the call with Old Sir Shen and then took a call from Old Sir Fu, assuaging both elders before heading to the kitchen to wash dishes without exchanging a word with Shen Qinglan in between.

After Fu Hengyi finished washing the dishes and headed straight to the study, Shen Qinglan followed him. He was due to return to the military unit the next morning, and she didn’t want him to carry the unresolved conflict back with him. Fang Tong had said that misunderstandings and conflicts should be resolved early and not dragged out.

She hugged Fu Hengyi from behind without a word.

Fu Hengyi looked down at the hands around his waist, the left ring finger adorned with the ring he had bought for her, which he had personally placed on her hand the day before yesterday.

"Fu Hengyi, how much longer are you going to be angry with me?" Shen Qinglan asked softly.

"You’re aware that I’m angry?"

Shen Qinglan: ...You made it so obvious, how could I not know?

"I know I was impulsive yesterday, but I was confident I could handle the situation before stepping in," Shen Qinglan explained, confident that with her abilities, there was no way that man could have harmed her.

Fu Hengyi remained silent, aware that the man couldn’t harm her, but still worried.

"Fu Hengyi, I won’t do such things again," Shen Qinglan promised. She wasn’t naturally kind-hearted; her actions the day before were merely out of a spontaneous sense of compassion for the pregnant woman.

Fu Hengyi pried off her hands, turned around, and pulled her into his embrace, "This time I’ll let it go, but don’t let it happen again." As soon as she backed down, Fu Hengyi could only surrender unconditionally.

Shen Qinglan nodded, acknowledging that she had frightened him yesterday and caused him worry.

She tiptoed and initiated a kiss on Fu Hengyi’s lips. His eyes darkened, and he drew her waist closer, deepening the kiss.

After a moment, the kiss didn’t satisfy Fu Hengyi. He lifted her in his arms and strode into the bedroom...

**

In the evening, Fu Hengyi brought Shen Qinglan back to the compound.

The incident of Shen Qinglan courageously subduing the criminal in the mall the previous day had not only caused a stir online but also made the news. Later, someone recognized Shen Qinglan and revealed her identity, causing the name Shen Qinglan to create quite a ripple in Beijing.

Admiration for Shen Qinglan increased within the school, particularly for Ya Xi. When she couldn’t reach Shen Qinglan by phone, she watched the video over and over again. She even ran to the streets to buy one of each newspaper that had reported Shen Qinglan’s act of heroism, carefully cut out the articles, and pasted them into a beautifully bound notebook.

Even some leaders from the Military Region made calls to Old Sir Shen, praising Shen Qinglan for being a "hero’s daughter who won’t be outdone by men," essentially lauding her to the skies. Then, they indirectly inquired whether Old Sir Shen’s granddaughter, being so outstanding, might be interested in gaining some experience in the military.

Old Sir Shen was always all smiles in response, stating that his granddaughter was the apple of his deceased wife’s eye and her favorite. His wife had expressed before her passing that she hoped her granddaughter would live according to her own wishes, without being forced. Now that his wife was gone, he respected his granddaughter’s choices.

In just one afternoon, Old Sir Shen received several calls like these. While proud of Shen Qinglan, he also felt a pang of regret. He knew all too well that Shen Qinglan had a talent for this field, but being a soldier was too hard, and he couldn’t bear it, especially since Shen Qinglan herself truly wasn’t willing.

It was only then that Fang Tong learned what had happened. No wonder Mr. Fu was angry. After calling Shen Qinglan and finding out that she had already soothed Fu Hengyi, Fang Tong lowered her voice, "How did you manage to appease him?"

Shen Qinglan’s cheeks turned slightly warm, and she said nothing.

Fang Tong gave a knowing smile, but did not press further.

Yu Xiaoxuan also received the news and took the opportunity of a break to call Shen Qinglan, babbling on about her admiration for her.

Shen Qinglan’s photo had been exposed online, and Shi Feng naturally got the news. He was stunned as he looked at the person in the newspaper, surprised that she was a member of the Shen Family. At the same time, he couldn’t understand why Shen Qinglan had helped him before.

When Shen Qinglan and Fu Hengyi arrived at the Shen Family home, Old Sir Fu was also present, and the two elderly men were sitting in the living room playing chess.

Shen Junyu was not at home. He had sulked in the morning, knowing that Shen Qinglan would come home today. He was still angry and didn’t want to see his willful younger sister.

Shen Xitong was nowhere to be seen, and it was unclear where she had gone.

But Chu Yunrong, upon seeing Shen Qinglan, immediately scrutinized her from head to toe to ensure she was unharmed before letting out a sigh of relief, "It’s good that you’re not hurt."

"I’m fine, thank you, Mom." Shen Qinglan spoke up.

Chu Yunrong opened her mouth in response to her daughter’s politeness, but not knowing what to say, she simply smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with traces of helplessness.

They went into the living room and greeted the two old men. Fu Hengyi and Shen Qinglan sat on the side watching the chess game, while Chu Yunrong went into the kitchen, asking Sister-in-law Song to make soup for Shen Qinglan to nourish her body.

Old Sir Shen and Old Sir Fu didn’t say much, particularly Old Sir Shen, who had taught Shen Qinglan to fight and obviously knew her capabilities. Hearing that she wasn’t hurt put him at ease, and his reaction was not as intense as Fu Hengyi’s and Shen Junyu’s.

Both old men were soldiers and felt a natural sense of mission as soldiers. To them, Shen Qinglan’s actions were definitely praiseworthy.

And because of this incident, Shen Qinglan’s fame in Beijing was on the rise. Everyone was taken by surprise that the Shen Family’s normally low-key daughter could be so incredibly skilled.

The one who was most dissatisfied with the whole affair had to be Shen Xitong. Before, people only knew of the Eldest Miss Shen, Shen Xitong, for her beauty, talent, and grace. Everyone would compliment her upon seeing her. But now, wherever she went, all she heard was Shen Qinglan’s name.

"Shen Qinglan, Shen Qinglan, enough already. It was just something rash that only a brute would do. What’s there to talk about? And the nonsense about being a woman who is ’not inferior to men,’ it’s utterly absurd." In the restroom, Shen Xitong violently threw a stack of newspapers onto the floor and, not satisfied, even stomped on them a couple of times.

Satisfied only when there were shoe prints all over them and Shen Qinglan’s face was no longer visible, she straightened her skirt, took out a small mirror to check her appearance, and forged a smile. When she walked out, she had once again turned into the poised and genteel socialite.