Chapter 85: Pursuer? / “I Won’t Be Friends With You, Shen Zhuo.”
Shen Zhuo took off his mask.
“Liang Yeta, long time no see.”
The young man opposite him stared blankly for nearly ten seconds.
Only then did he suddenly snap back to reality.
His eyes widened in disbelief.
He stammered for a long time, unable to utter a single sentence, as if his tongue were tied.
“Shen… Shen Zhuo.”
Liang Yeta subconsciously tried to cover his legs but realized he was sitting in a wheelchair, unable to hide them at all.
The young man’s expression awkwardly twitched at the corner of his mouth.
Finally, he looked up, suppressing his unease:
“Long time no see.”
“I… didn’t expect to meet you now, Shen Zhuo.”
When he was at the door, Shen Zhuo had already recognized Liang Yeta’s voice.
He just hadn’t expected him to recover so quickly and even single-handedly build Jingyue.
Perhaps Liang Yeta had truly figured something out.
His talent was indeed in business rather than military school.
Shen Zhuo: “Is your recovery going well?”
Liang Yeta touched his neck, unable to hide the emotions in his lowered eyes:
“Mn… I just need a few more months of rehabilitation before I can stand up.”
The alpha’s rash and bossy immaturity had completely disappeared, and the exquisite suit accentuated his outstanding temperament.
Shen Zhuo was sincerely happy for him:
“You’ve changed a lot, you’re doing great now.”
Liang Yeta’s cheeks flushed slightly, turning his head away, daring not to look at Shen Zhuo: “…Thank you.”
Shen Zhuo actually didn’t have much interaction with Liang Yeta.
Back during the entrance exam, he intentionally avoided him.
The number of times they spoke wasn’t many.
Only during Liang Yeta’s confession and the heart-to-heart talk in the hospital room after his injury.
Did they actually exchange a few words.
But thinking about it now, they weren’t particularly wonderful memories.
Especially after Liang Yeta saw that trending topic a few days ago.
These few memories also seemed awkward.
“By the way, I saw you got married. Congratulations.”
Liang Yeta took a deep breath inconspicuously.
Trying to change the subject.
But as soon as he spoke, both sides fell even more silent.
After a moment of silence between them.
After Shen Zhuo said “Thank you,” only faint breathing could be heard in the spacious office for a while.
The air conditioning was a bit cold, making Liang Yeta’s fingertips icy.
Liang Yeta’s gaze was obscure, landing on the boy’s face several times before restrainingly shifting away.
Who knows how long passed.
Liang Yeta finally adjusted his emotions, able to relax and smile peacefully and gently at Shen Zhuo:
“I’m really sorry for causing you so much trouble before. I’ve prepared a wedding gift for you, wishing you and Commander Du a long and happy life together.”
The alpha looked as if he had truly let go.
Whether in gaze or language.
He maintained a just-right sense of distance.
No more crossing the line.
Liang Yeta took out several contracts from the drawer.
“This is sixty percent of the shares of three mines under my name,”
He opened the contracts in front of Shen Zhuo, “It’s my wedding gift to you, I hope you can accept it.”
Sixty percent of the shares meant absolute say, no different from giving it away for free.
Shen Zhuo frowned and immediately pushed them back:
“I can’t take these.”
“I don’t know how to manage them; giving them to me would be a waste.”
Liang Yeta smiled at him.
Wonder if it’s because of his rapid growth after taking over Jingyue.
Liang Yeta was completely different from the first time Shen Zhuo saw him.
When they first met, Liang Yeta was still a cannon fodder-like character shouting behind Xun Qing.
Now the young alpha’s temperament was elegant and noble, and his every move could indeed be called gentlemanly.
Even Shen Zhuo looked at him with new eyes.
“So there’s another gift.”
Liang Yeta took a business card from the table and handed it to Shen Zhuo with both hands.
“Reintroducing myself, I am Liang Yeta, applying to be a consultant for your assets.”
“I can manage all assets on your behalf, bringing you maximum profit.”
Liang Yeta said seriously: “I wonder if President Shen is willing to hire me?”
This time it was Shen Zhuo’s turn to be stunned.
He never thought Liang Yeta would go to such lengths.
“You don’t have to do this…”
Shen Zhuo could accept Du Xun’s devotion because he was equally willing to give everything for Du Xun.
Equal love is the foundation of a relationship.
Shen Zhuo couldn’t accept unequal devotion.
He couldn’t respond to what Liang Yeta did.
Therefore, he couldn’t accept it either.
“Haha…”
Liang Yeta suddenly laughed softly.
“I knew you would refuse me.”
Shen Zhuo shook his head: “I can’t give you any response, and as a friend, you don’t have to go this far.”
“No.”
Liang Yeta shook his head firmly:
“I won’t be friends with you.”
Shen Zhuo raised his eyes, his pitch-black pupils under long lashes clear and profound, like an unfathomable pool.
Only that gaze was very familiar.
Just as indifferent as in Liang Yeta’s memory.
Sure enough, Shen Zhuo had never changed.
Liang Yeta smiled, self-mockery long since concealed, leaving only the keen shrewdness of a businessman:
“Other relationships change because of feelings.”
“Only interests won’t change.”
Liang Yeta extended his hand towards Shen Zhuo, smiling elegantly:
“I will create value for you, and please help me achieve my goal.”
“A cooperative relationship, a bond of interest, that’s all there is between us.”
Shen Zhuo looked at Liang Yeta’s hand but didn’t shake it:
“What goal can I help you achieve?”
Liang Yeta paused:
“My father has an illegitimate son outside. I need to transfer some of my assets to an unrelated person, and you are the best choice.”
Although Shen Zhuo didn’t understand related matters, he could hear Liang Yeta’s inner voice.
[ Friends can fall out, only cooperation and interests won’t. ]
[ As long as I am beneficial to you, our relationship will be stable forever. ]
[ Please, promise me. ]
“Since it’s an agency, I want twenty percent of all profits from the mines.”
Liang Yeta’s face showed no trace of inner turmoil.
It seemed what he said was true.
But whether true or false, Shen Zhuo was unwilling to distinguish anymore.
Liang Yeta didn’t have to do this.
Shen Zhuo actually still wanted to refuse.
He really couldn’t frankly accept kindness that required no reciprocation.
This was unfair to Liang Yeta, and not what he wanted to see.
Liang Yeta seemed to see it too.
The alpha sighed and withdrew his hand.
“In that case, let’s talk about a real cooperation.”
“I’ve been working on some projects for high-loss equipment commonly used by the military recently. If possible, I want all consumable equipment for the General Command to be supplied by us.”
Shen Zhuo didn’t agree immediately:
“This isn’t something I can decide.”
“Yes, so…” Before Liang Yeta could finish, the door was knocked on by the secretary.
“President Liang, urgent meeting. There’s a problem with the ordered batch of materials.”
Liang Yeta glanced outside the door and exchanged an apologetic look with Shen Zhuo.
Shen Zhuo raised his hand to signal him to go ahead: “I’ll wait for you here.”
Liang Yeta said “Sorry” and pushed his wheelchair out of the office, “I’ll be back in about ten minutes.”
After Liang Yeta left, Shen Zhuo put his mask back on.
The secretary was a slender male omega.
When he came in to tidy up the desk.
Shen Zhuo vaguely sensed hostility.
“I advise you not to fantasize about Young President Liang.”
The secretary sneered softly, “Not everyone is worthy of him.”
Shen Zhuo didn’t want to bother with such remarks anymore, just taking a sip from his water cup.
Seeing Shen Zhuo unmoved, the secretary got even angrier:
“I’ve seen plenty of omegas like you who know Jingyue treats omegas well and come to cling to Young President Liang’s thigh.”
The secretary looked Shen Zhuo up and down, deliberately lowering his voice:
“Relying on your looks, are you dreaming of climbing into Young President Liang’s bed?”
Only then did Shen Zhuo glance sideways, giving him a faint look.
The secretary was startled by the sharp chill in the boy’s eyes.
Regaining his composure, his fingers deliberately loosened, and the hot tea that should have been placed on Liang Yeta’s desk smashed at Shen Zhuo’s feet.
Scalding tea splashed up, soaking Shen Zhuo’s socks.
His ankle was suddenly scalded.
“So sorry.” The secretary smirked, showing no intention of apologizing.
Shen Zhuo pulled a tissue to wipe off the excess water, glanced at the red patch on his ankle, his expression still cold and unwavering.
Seeing this didn’t make the boy retreat, the secretary was preparing to escalate.
Just then, Liang Yeta quickly handled the matter and returned.
Seeing this scene.
The secretary preemptively struck: “President Liang, this guest he—
“Shen Zhuo!”
Liang Yeta didn’t care what the secretary said, wheeling directly to Shen Zhuo:
“Are you hurt? Were you scalded? Does it hurt?”
Shen Zhuo helped him up and retracted his wet leg.
“I’m fine, just…”
Shen Zhuo glanced at the secretary.
“Seems like I made your secretary misunderstand something about me.”
How could Liang Yeta not guess by now.
The alpha glanced sharply sideways, expressionless, but his voice was cold:
“Get out, don’t let me see you a second time.”
The secretary felt wronged: “Young President Liang… he is…”
Liang Yeta looked at him: “He is? Do you know who he is?”
The secretary muttered with head down: “Isn’t he just here to…”
Shen Zhuo lowered his eyes to drink tea, watching Liang Yeta from the corner of his eye.
This alpha really changed.
“Do you think everyone has thoughts like yours?”
Liang Yeta said coldly, “He is Shen Zhuo, Commander-in-Chief Du’s wife, General Shen’s only son, the Empire’s only S5 omega.”
“Do you think he came to find me for your so-called reasons?”
Regarding Shen Zhuo’s matters, Liang Yeta inevitably became somewhat aggressive.
And the secretary’s face had long turned pale, bowing tremblingly to Shen Zhuo repeatedly:
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Young Master Shen! I really didn’t know it was you!”
Liang Yeta remained unmoved, his tone cool:
“Jingyue gives omegas enough respect, but it doesn’t mean omegas can do whatever they want. If you can’t even achieve basic respect for people, you don’t deserve to stay here.”
Liang Yeta knocked on the desk:
“You’re fired.”
The secretary’s face was pale, lips moving a few times, but intimidated by Liang Yeta’s thunderous methods, he dared not retort.
After the secretary tremblingly left the office, Liang Yeta looked apologetically at Shen Zhuo:
“I made a fool of myself, it was my lax management.”
Shen Zhuo shook his head.
Liang Yeta took a few books from the bookcase behind him, and the screen beside him began playing the prepared PPT:
“President Ai said you want to learn some financial knowledge, let’s start now.”
Liang Yeta’s explanation was clear, layered, and easy to understand.
With his teaching, Shen Zhuo learned very quickly.
Until evening, Liang Yeta reached the last page of the PPT.
Du Xun had also finished his military affairs and arrived downstairs.
“About the military transaction, you tell him directly.”
Shen Zhuo shook the call interface, pressed answer, and handed it to Liang Yeta.
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