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Xie Zhiyu hugged Xie Liuzheng: "Of course."

Shen Baili happened to be coming up the stairs and saw the two people who seemed to be in a bad mood, so she wanted to leave quietly.

Just then, Xie Chengyue walked up as well. "Suìsuì, what's wrong?"

Shen* was caught in a dilemma. Baili, "I just remembered I forgot something in the living room, and I was just going to get it."

Go ahead.

Shen Baili didn't have the courage to look back, and hurriedly ran downstairs, disappearing from sight in a short while.

Xie Chengyue went upstairs and saw his son and sister standing in the hallway like door gods. "..."

Xie Liuzheng mustered her courage and looked at Xie Chengyue: "Eldest Brother, I have something I want to say to you."

Xie Chengyue's expression turned solemn as he entered the Study: "Come with me."

night.

After Shen Wan finished washing up, she was the first to notice Xie Chengyue's unusual behavior. "What's wrong? Who made you angry?"

Xie Chengyue put down his book. "How did you know I was angry?"

He patted the spot beside him. "Wan Wan, let's chat."

Shen Wan sat down beside him and covered them both with a thin Summer Quilt.

What would you like to talk about?

Xie Chengyue: "I'm thinking that the human heart is truly a strange thing."

People change.

Even after more than half a lifetime, the betrayal by someone close to me still chills my heart.

The Xie Family had never mistreated Duan Xing, yet in the end, their relationship became blurred.

Late at night often brings sadness, perhaps because a close friend is by his side, Xie Chengyue suddenly felt the urge to confide in someone.

Shen Wan said softly, "People change; we can't change that."

When she learned this lesson, she was badly injured, but thankfully... thankfully, Suìsuì was by her side.

Xie Chengyue: "Yes, people change."

"What's making you so upset?" Shen Wan patted his shoulder. "You can lean on my shoulder for now."

She thought Xie Chengyue would hesitate, but to her surprise, he actually leaned on her shoulder. "Yes, it feels very reassuring."

Shen Wan was somewhat surprised. "Of course, I've carried a family on my shoulders before."

She was very proud.

Xie Chengyue said sincerely, "No wonder you feel so at ease."

"You're amazing."

In the dim light, Shen Wan seemed to see a vulnerable side in Xie Chengyue: "You're very capable too."

"They not only shouldered the burden of the Xie Family, but also the burden of countless other families."

Shen Wan gently massaged his shoulder. "Relax your shoulders occasionally to avoid injury."

She didn't know what had happened, but she keenly sensed Xie Chengyue's emotions. She didn't understand company strategy or management, but she could offer comfort.

Xie Chengyue sat up and gently massaged his shoulders. "Let me loosen up your shoulders too."

Shen Wan smiled and said, "Thank you very much, my shoulders feel much lighter now."

Xie Chengyue's lips curled up slightly, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "How's the massage pressure?"

Shen Wan: "It's very comfortable. Chairman Xie's cooking is excellent."

The two chatted for a while, Xie Chengyue put aside his brief sadness. "Xiao Zheng will be home in a few days, can you help me talk to her and give her some advice?"

The Xie Family will not let Duan Xing.

"What happened to my sister-in-law?"

Xie Chengyue didn't hide anything and told her the truth, "Keep this a secret. Just keep it to yourself, don't tell anyone."

"Not even if it Suìsuì," he explained. "Children are easily tricked into revealing information by those with ulterior motives."

"Tell her after everything has settled down."

Shen Wan nodded in agreement.

****After Duan Xing jumped into the trap Xie Zhiyu had dug for him, Xie Liuzheng, accompanied by a lawyer, met with the haggard and exhausted Duan Xing.

This was the first time Duan Xing had been so disheveled since marrying Xie Liuzheng.

Such miserable days would appear countless times in his future life, a truth Duan Xing.

Chapter Twenty-Three (Exclusively published on Jinjiang Literature City)

Duan Xing has two major goals to achieve this month.

The first step is to complete the adoption of Duan Sheng, turning him from an illegitimate child into my and Xie Liuzheng's child.

The second method is to transfer assets under one's name through the auction at the end of the month.

Normally, given Duan Xing's cautious nature, these two things wouldn't be done at the same time.

However, plans can't keep up with changes. The date of the auction was beyond his control, and Xie Liuzheng's agreement to adopt the child came unexpectedly.

Duan Xing over, Duan Xing realized he could only implement the plan more cautiously.

Fortunately, luck was on his side, and everything proceeded smoothly.

As for Xie Liuzheng's unusual behavior these days, Duan Xing monitored her schedule and call records and found nothing abnormal. He interpreted her unusual behavior as anxiety about adopting a child.

After all, with another child in the family, their responsibilities would change, and Duan Xing understood and looked forward to that change.

He believed that once Little Sheng truly came to their home, everything would fall into place.

Duan Xing looked forward to a happy life as a family of three. After having a child, Xie Liuzheng's focus would shift more towards the family, and their family dynamics would gradually change.

He loved Xie Liuzheng, but he loved money and power even more, and he loved himself even more.

As for Qiao Yun, he completely ignored her.

After comparing the important details one by one, Duan Xing prepared to head to the auction that afternoon.

Before setting off, he made sure to report his whereabouts to Xie Liuzheng.

Xie Liuzheng was not interested in calligraphy and paintings, Duan Xing attended the auction alone.

At the auction, he successfully purchased the item, and although the bids increased several times, they remained within the normal range.

With the auction officially over, a large sum of money will smoothly flow into his own pocket.