The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 342 - 344. Fell For It (14 Updates)

Chapter 342: 344. Fell For It (14 Updates)

Wen Xiyao was talking to Shen Junyu when suddenly she heard a familiar female voice, "Xi Yao, it’s been so long, I didn’t expect to see you here."

Wen Xiyao looked in the direction of the voice, and her eyes lit up, "Annie, is it really you?"

Annie stepped forward and gave Wen Xiyao a hug, "Dear, it really has been a long time."

Wen Xiyao nodded, "Yes, we haven’t seen each other since I returned to the country. How come you’re back?"

Annie smiled, "I’m back to see my dad, and he happens to be attending a banquet, so I came with him."

"Your father is a partner of Junlan Group?" Wen Xiyao asked in surprise.

"Mm, I only found out this was Junlan Group’s year-end banquet after I arrived," said Annie. "By the way, how come you’re here?"

Wen Xiyao smiled slightly and pulled Shen Junyu over, "This is Shen Junyu, President of Junlan Group, and also my fiancé. Jun Yu, this is Annie, a good friend of mine from graduate school."

Annie looked at Wen Xiyao in surprise, "Oh my God, you’re engaged? When did this happen?"

"In August, but not many people know about it, just some relatives. I was planning to notify you when the wedding was next year."

Annie composed herself and turned to Shen Junyu, "President Shen, hello, I’m Annie."

Shen Junyu extended his hand and shook hers lightly, "Hello, Shen Junyu."

"I know of you, my dad often mentions you in front of me. He says you’re young and promising. To be honest, I came today also wanting to see Lu Mountain’s true face, and I had no idea you would be Xi Yao’s fiancé," she said, playfully winking.

"President Shen, you don’t mind if I borrow your fiancée for a bit, do you?"

Shen Junyu shook his head, "Please, go ahead."

Wen Xiyao glanced at Shen Junyu and then followed Annie away. Annie pulled Wen Xiyao aside and looked at her with a hint of mischief, "Dear, don’t you think you owe me an explanation for what this is all about? Weren’t you and Du Nan really close? How come you’re engaged to Shen Junyu now?"

At the mention of Du Nan, the smile faded slightly from Wen Xiyao’s face, "Du Nan and I have always been just friends, and now we’re not even that."

Seeing her expression, Annie immediately understood that something she didn’t know had happened, "What exactly happened? Come on, spill it already!"

Wen Xiyao glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention to them, then told Annie everything that had happened since her return to the country.

The more Annie listened, the more outraged she looked, "This Du Nan, he’s completely two-faced! He seems educated and devout towards you, but who knew he was like that inside. We were wrong about him. It’s good you didn’t fall for him back then. Who knows how it would’ve turned out."

Wen Xiyao took a sip of her drink, "That’s all in the past now. I have nothing to do with him anymore, so let’s not talk about it. Are you planning to stay home for the New Year, or are you going to stay here?"

Annie shrugged, "I don’t know yet, I’ll decide after the New Year."

"It seems you’re still not ready to settle down and are planning to travel around the world?"

"No no no, I’m not running around the world anymore. Right now, I only travel to Country Y," Annie said with a mysterious smile.

Wen Xiyao raised an eyebrow, "It seems like you’ve got something going on. Share it with me."

Annie smiled slightly, "I can’t tell you just yet. Once I’m sure, I’ll definitely tell you first." Her gaze wandered around the room and she laughed, "Your fiancé is quite popular with the ladies. Look, it’s only been a few minutes and already several people have gone to talk to him. Aren’t you worried at all?"

Wen Xiyao’s smile was gentle, "What do I have to worry about?"

Annie thought for a moment and nodded, "Hmm, you’re right, you don’t need to worry. With your qualities, there aren’t many who can surpass you. As long as Shen Junyu isn’t blind, he won’t leave you for those flashy floozies out there."

Wen Xiyao smiled, "We haven’t seen each other for a long time. Let’s not talk about me anymore. Tell me about your year, where have you been?"

Annie shared her experiences from her time abroad with Wen Xiyao.

**

"President Shen," Cao Shiyu came over to greet Shen Junyu.

Shen Junyu nodded slightly, "Hello."

"I came with a friend. I hope President Shen doesn’t mind me," joked Cao Shiyu.

"Of course not. It’s my honor to have an old classmate grace my company’s year-end banquet."

Cao Shiyu climbed up the ladder, "President Shen wouldn’t mind having a drink with me, right?"

Shen Junyu raised the glass in his hand, "I just finished."

Cao Shiyu picked up a glass of wine from a passing waiter and handed it to Shen Junyu, "Now you have one."

Shen Junyu gave a gentle smile, took it, clinked glasses with her, and took a sip.

Cao Shiyu downed the wine in her glass in one gulp and then looked at Shen Junyu, "President Shen, I’ve finished mine."

Shen Junyu helplessly glanced at her, "We are old classmates, don’t you think that’s a bit too much?"

Cao Shiyu just smiled without saying a word, and, seeing this, Shen Junyu tilted his head back and finished his drink.

"Sure enough, President Shen is straightforward." Cao Shiyu said with a smile and seeing Shen Junyu trying to leave, she grabbed him to speak, "The last time I saw your fiancée, I said some things I shouldn’t have. She didn’t make things difficult for you, did she?"

Shen Junyu shook his head, "Xi Yao is a forgiving person; she doesn’t nitpick over such matters."

"That’s good to hear. Afterward, I felt really sorry and wanted to apologize, but I didn’t have your contact. I thought of asking Chen Su to speak to you since you and Chen Su were so close back then, but Chen Su said you were too busy and couldn’t be reached."

Shen Junyu felt the drink from before was too strong and now he felt a bit tipsy, his head spinning, "I didn’t take that matter to heart. I need to step away for a moment."

Cao Shiyu stopped him, "President Shen, as soon as I mention this matter, you want to leave. You are not still angry with me, are you? Was it because your fiancée misunderstood your relationship with Chen Su last time? If so, I can explain it to your fiancée."

Shen Junyu’s brows furrowed slightly, "No, Xi Yao didn’t misunderstand, and I’ve already explained it to her. Sorry, I need to use the restroom."

Cao Shiyu’s face showed a trace of embarrassment, and she stepped aside, "Please, President Shen."

Watching Shen Junyu leave, she gave Chen Su a look, signaling her to follow.

Chen Su looked hesitant and did not move. Seeing this, Cao Shiyu immediately walked over, "What are you still doing standing here? Hurry up and follow him."

Chen Su hesitated, "I think maybe it’s better not to." She thought it over again and still felt using such methods to win over Shen Junyu was too much.

Cao Shiyu looked at her with contempt, "The drug’s already in, and here you are talking about maybe not, Chen Su, are you kidding me? You should have acted sooner. This drug is very potent; without a woman, it can’t be undone. If you want to see him with another woman then fine by me. After all, the person wanting to marry Shen Junyu isn’t me. But let me be clear, I’m doing all this for you, and you can’t betray me."

"This drug can only be undone by a woman?" Chen Su asked tentatively.

Cao Shiyu rolled her eyes, "Isn’t it all to ensure your success? If the drug’s effect isn’t strong, someone with a bit of willpower can resist it easily. Since we’re doing this, of course, we have to go all out. Now it’s up to you. Either you follow him now, or you just stand by and watch. Or you could run over to his fiancée and tell her, let his fiancée serve him in bed."

These words stabbed Chen Su’s heart over and over. She looked at Wen Xiyao, who was still chatting with someone in the corner, and saw happiness shining through her eyes, and with gritted teeth, she said, "I’ll go find Shen Junyu."

Cao Shiyu smiled, "That’s right, hurry up and follow him. There are so many women after Shen Junyu—if someone beats you to it, you’ll be crying yourself blind. Also, I’ve heard that the second floor of this private club is for guests to rest. Just pick any guest room, lock the door, and who’s to find you then? By the time others catch on, you’ll have done the deed, and it’ll be too late for anything once the cooked rice is turned into porridge."

Chen Su nodded and followed.

After Chen Su left, Cao Shiyu also followed.

Chen Su found Shen Junyu at the restroom door. His face was already flushed, and he was washing his face with cold water. Pretending to use the restroom, Chen Su saw Shen Junyu and exclaimed with fake surprise, "Jun Yu, are you drunk?"

Shen Junyu heard his name being called and looked up, seeing Chen Su in the mirror, "Chen Su?"

Chen Su stepped forward to support his wavering body, "Why is your face so red? How much did you drink?"

Shen Junyu shook his head, feeling even dizzier, and closed his eyes for a moment, "I’m fine, I’ll be okay soon. Can you find Xi Yao for me?"

Chen Su’s expression darkened. Even in his inebriated state, Shen Junyu’s mind was still on Wen Xiyao. Any last hesitation Chen Su might have had vanished in that moment. Supporting Shen Junyu, she said, "Let me find a room for you to rest and sober up a bit; then I’ll go and call Wen Xiyao for you, okay?"

"Thanks," said Shen Junyu, his head swimming.

Chen Su’s mouth twitched slightly, "It’s no bother at all. We’re friends." Following Cao Shiyu’s earlier instructions, Chen Su helped Shen Junyu into a room on the second floor.

Cao Shiyu had followed them the whole time and knocked on the door after they entered the room. Chen Su was startled inside, and Cao Shiyu whispered, "It’s me."

Recognizing her voice, Chen Su came to open the door. Cao Shiyu handed her a packet, speaking suggestively, "This is for you. The drug Shen Junyu took is quite strong; he might get aggressive, and you might suffer. This will make it easier on you."

After speaking, Cao Shiyu left, reminding Chen Su to hurry back in as she went.

On her way down, she ran into a female attendant who kept staring at her. Cao Shiyu glared, "What are you looking at? Haven’t you seen a beautiful woman before?"