Chapter 349

as nothing compared to the pain in her heart.The oiled paper fell to the ground. She walked forward, saying as she went, "In the future...prepare more."Summer Butler stood there like a statue, unable...Jian Tong lowered her hand by her side, a slight sheen of sweat on her palm, forcing herself to appear calm. "Fine," she said, her voice barely a whisper, "I'll go with you."

She quietly got into the Maybach, glancing out the window at her building, which was just a short distance away. Even from inside the car, she could still see the lit windows.

The car door closed, and Shen Yi sat in the passenger seat: "Ms. Jian, we meet again."

"Yeah, good to see you again. "

But you're already someone else's dog.

Shen Yi seemed to be enraged, furious and ashamed: "That's because of who Jian Tong, no matter what I do, I'm stronger than you, this vicious murderer!"

Jian Tong lightly tugged at the corner of her mouth, making no attempt to defend herself... Didn't Shen Yi know if she was a murderer

Chapter 291: Take it Lightly

The Shen family's old house occupied a considerable portion of the area. It was bustling with activity, yet there was also an underlying stillness. A hundred years ago, those who could reside in this region were all held in high regard.

Incense smoke curled, shrouding Old Master Tan's face in a hazy veil. The flickering light revealed the wrinkles etched upon his aged countenance.

Jian Tong had been led into the reception hall and stood in the middle of the hall for a long time. Besides Old Master Shen, there were only servants from the Shen family standing beside him with their hands behind their backs, all wearing 中山裝 (a style of Chinese suit).

Jian Tong suddenly laughed silently, her eyes scanning the surroundings. It really did resemble a courtroom from ancient times, and she, was the "criminal".

Old Master Shen loved to smoke water pipes, the gurgling sound of the water pipe rising and falling in a rhythmic way.

Shen Yili stood behind Old Master Shen, flanked by the elderly butler of the Shen family. He had become Old Master Shen's trusted right and left hand.

Jian Tong's gaze swept over Shen Yi's confident face, a fleeting smile playing on her lips, but it was a smile full of irony... The old master Shen, who could nurture such a strong personality as Shen Xiu Jin, how could he truly accept a dog, a three-surname slave

"Knock knock—"

The sound of water vapor hitting the table, followed by a hacking cough, broke the silence. The old butler immediately fetched a palm-sized antique sputum basin and presented it to Old Master Shen.

After Old Master Shen was done, Jian Tong remained standing quietly in the middle of the hall.

Elder Shen finally had his eyes on the woman standing in the hall. With a single glance, he suddenly narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Jian Tong from head to toe. His clouded gaze was incredibly unrestrained.

Jian Tong remained as calm and composed as ever.

Old Mr. Shen put down the teacup that the old housekeeper had brought him to rinse his mouth, "Your grandfather has trained you well."

"You're kidding."

She gave a nonchalant reply.

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From the beginning of having Shen Yi stop her, to later bringing her to the old Shen family mansion and making her stand in this hall, the legendary business tycoon from thirty years ago was doing all of this intentionally, each step meticulously planned. His purpose was nothing more than to test her courage, to make her lose her composure first.

"I just found that strange."

You said that your deceased grandfather had trained you to be so excellent and intelligent.

Six years ago, how did you end up being sent to that place by my grandson

Mr. Shen spoke slowly and calmly.

A pair of old eyes, gleaming with light, never left Jian Tong's face for a second.

Jian Tong's eyelids drooped slightly. Looking at the old man in front of her, she couldn't help but smile. She was impressed. This old man truly lived up to his reputation as a legend in the business world. With a gentle lift of her eyelids, she said:

"Your blade is still sharp, even more so than in the past. Your vision and methods are all first-rate: quick, precise, and ruthless."

She is Jian Tong, no one can defeat her.

Can Old Master Shen humiliate her

Of course.

But to humiliate her, you have to be prepared to have your skin peeled off.

Seeing that he hadn't intimidated her, but had instead been countered, the old man Shen’s eyes grew colder and his lips pressed into a grim line. “Hmph! Just as insufferable as your deceased grandfather!”

Jian Tong gave Old Master Shen a long, hard look... This old man actually loathed her deceased grandfather so much.

She lowered her eyes, a hint of confusion in her gaze.

"Grandpa, you called me out late at night just to catch up"

Mr. Shen beckoned with his hand, and the old butler took out a brown leather suitcase from the cabinet beside him. He walked up to Jian Tong and placed it on the table next to her. Then he gently opened the suitcase.

Then, Jian made a "please" gesture towards Xiao Tong.

"What's this" she asked, her eyes narrowed with suspicion.

Mr. Shen twitched the corners of his mouth without a smile:

"Don't be so tense. It's not a bomb."

Saying that, he pointed to the open box: "Take a look at these. Are you satisfied"

A hint of confusion flashed in Jian Tong's eyes, accompanied by a questioning look. She took a few steps forward, pulled out a handkerchief from her bag, and clutched it as she reached into the box to take something out.

Seeing her actions like this, Old Master Shen sneered: "You're quite cautious. Are you afraid I'll plot against you"

Jian Tong picked up the file and, hearing what Old Master Shen said, glanced at it: "People, after suffering hardships and losses, must learn a lesson."

Living cautiously can help you avoid some suffering.

Grandfather, you wouldn't believe this. I haven't even lived half my life, but I've already suffered more than enough.

As she spoke, she quickly scanned the contents of the box.

Two scorching gazes stared down at her from above. She knew that it was Old Master Shen observing her every move.

The more so, the calmer she appeared on the surface. She silently went through everything in the box, then gently put it down without a sound before finally raising her head to look at Old Master Shen.

"You're really generous."

She smiled softly.

Looking placid and gentle, Old Master Shen's eyes showed a hint of understanding: "If you are willing, then that's fine."

Jian Tong's hands tapped lightly on the table, "Let me think…"

Mr. Shen raised an eyebrow slightly: "Why Don't you want to"

"Such a big thing..."

"Heh heh~ Quite the appetite you have."didn't mean it. Actually, Xiao Ou admires you very much. At home, he always says that he wants to meet his elder sister."Before Little Tong could speak, a voice suddenly rang out:"I'm sorry."Hearing t...