Chapter 272: Humiliation Comes Too Fast
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Shi Man had no intention of blaming Shi Zhong because she did not care much about her nominal father.
Ever since she came to this world, Shi Zhong had never shown her the love a father should have for a child. In front of her, he would always have a straight face.
Shi Man did not approve of this method of nurturing a child, so Shi Zhong could not get close to her.
However, she cared a lot about Shen Xian and the other brothers who were sincerely concerned about her. Hence, even if it was for them, she would not deliberately fall out with Shi Zhong.
The best way for father and daughter to get along was to live in harmony.
Shen Xian had said everything she needed to say. She did not want to nag too much. She stood up with a gentle smile and said, “Then have a good rest. Mommy will go out first. If there’s anything, let Mommy know, okay?”
“Yes.” Shi Man nodded gently. She was so obedient that one could not help but feel soft-hearted for her.
As soon as Shen Xian left, Yi Zheng called.
When they returned, he wanted to send Shi Man home and explain to her family before leaving. However, he did not expect to suddenly receive a call from Tang Zhe on the way. The company’s board of directors was holding an emergency meeting, so he had to go back immediately. That was why he had no choice but to let her go home alone.
Now that he was free, he immediately called Shi Man to ask. When he heard that she was fine, he was relieved. “I’ll bring my compensation to your house after work. Remember to bring me a portion of dinner.”
Shi Man pursed her lips and pretended to be disdainful. “No, go and drink the northwest wind.”
After hanging up, Yi Zheng was still holding his cell phone and snickering. The corners of his eyes and brows were filled with doting love.
Tang Zhe looked at his master’s expression and knew who it was he was thinking about at the moment. However, that matter was not trivial. He could only brace himself and interrupt his imagination. “Master, I’ve already found out what you asked me to investigate. There’s indeed a herb that can exacerbate your heat poison, but it’s not fatal. It’s just that if you use it too much, you’ll be dependent. You can buy it in ordinary black markets.”
Yi Zheng put away the smile on his face. After taking the information from him and reading it carefully, his heart suddenly sank to the bottom.
Tang Zhe carefully peeked at his expression and could not help but ask curiously, “Master, why are you suddenly asking about this? Did someone take advantage of the situation and poison you?”
“No.” Yi Zheng quickly denied his guess. His dark eyes were silent. “Don’t mention this to anyone. We have to pretend not to know, understand?”
“Yes.” Tang Zhe knew that his curiosity was the last thing he should have when working beside Yi Zheng. He quickly composed himself and right on the heels of that, he started talking about the things to take note of in the upcoming meeting.
However, Yi Zheng did not listen to a single word. His mind was filled with Shi Man’s serious gaze when she treated him in the past.
If she had really poisoned him, he could not figure out the motive behind it for the time being. However, there was no doubt that Shi Man had indeed wanted to escape from him at the beginning. That was why she had rejected him in every way. However, that seemed to be completely contradictory to the motive of poisoning him and making him dependent.
After thinking about it, he could only come to one conclusion, and that was to wait.
The next time his illness acted up, would Shi Man do anything to him?
If she didn’t, he could pretend that he didn’t know anything and continue to treat her well with all his heart, but if she continued to do that…
Yi Zheng suddenly felt a little suffocated. He simply threw away these distracting thoughts and walked up to Tang Zhe. “Has the end-of-term reward been sent to Cassel Academy?”
Tang Zhe, who was talking about serious matters, was suddenly stunned. He widened his eyes and stammered, “I… I sent it. The principal said that the results will be released tomorrow. When the time comes, it will definitely be sent to Miss Shi.”
“Okay, that’s good.” Yi Zheng nodded coldly. He buttoned his suit and glanced at the time on his watch. “Inform the meeting to gather in the meeting room on the 20th floor in five minutes.”
Tang Zhe quickly regained his composure. “Yes, I’ll arrange it immediately.”
When they got off work at night, Yi Zheng came as expected. Tang Zhe, who was carrying a lot of things, accompanied him.
The butler hurriedly took the things from him and respectfully invited Yi Zheng into the living room. Only then did he pull Tang Zhe to the side sneakily and ask in a low voice, “Were your master and my young lady alone all night last night?”
Tang Zhe stole a glance at his master’s back and was so embarrassed that his face turned red. He casually lied on behalf of his master and said, “No, there were many people playing with us! Hahaha, don’t be so nervous, hahaha.”
The butler stared suspiciously at Secretary Tang, who was still smiling foolishly. Suddenly, he smelled something suspicious. He continued to ask, “Who else went to play with you? Tell me.”
“Aiyo, why are you asking this? Can my master bring Miss Shi out alone for the night…”
Before he could finish speaking, Yi Zheng’s calm and strong voice suddenly sounded from the living room. “I’m sorry, Uncle Shi. The two of us were indeed alone last night..”