After breaking off the engagement, she became the CEO's favorite

When there is nothing particularly important happening, Shen Xilu and Cai Wenshu do not live in the Shen Mansion, but in a small villa in the lake area.

This small courtyard is called "Bamboo Garden" because it is filled with densely packed green bamboos.

After passing through the green bamboo forest, you can see a small pond with running water. The house is located on the other side of the pond, and you need to cross a small bamboo bridge to reach it.

A breeze blew, and the bamboo leaves rustled. The fallen bamboo leaves moved slowly along the water flow, which was unusually quiet and peaceful.

A somewhat strange dinner party is set in this quiet and elegant courtyard.

Lu Ranran held Shen Xiling's arm and walked across the creaking bamboo bridge. The housekeeper Uncle Shen had already come to meet them.

"Master, Madam, Master and Madam are all in the study."

"Have the others arrived?" Shen Xiling asked.

Uncle Shen said respectfully, "The master specifically told them that it was late, and told me that when you arrived, please ask you and the young mistress to go to the study first."

This time, it was a small gathering initiated by Shen Xilu.

The reason is very simple, I just want to get together with my grandchildren and have some fun.

Led by Uncle Shen, the two walked through the long corridor and headed towards the house deep inside.

Lu Ranran asked quietly:

"What reasons did you use to convince Grandpa?"

Ever since Shen Xiling "informed" her of such a party, she had been trying to pry something out of Shen Xiling.

She didn't expect that Shen Xiling was such a tight-lipped person, with a mysterious look that said "don't talk nonsense".

After experiencing several "humiliating" transactions, Lu Ranran stared at her red lips and asked:

"You're going to tell me or not!"

Shen Xiling curled the corners of her lips, "I've already told you."

"tell what?"

"I told Grandpa that I hope he would organize a group and call Shen Beiyu and Lu Keke."

After hearing this, Lu Ranran felt a surge of anger rushing to her head, but she couldn't do anything because of Shen Xiling's face.

In the end, he could only leave Shen Xiling angrily and go back to his room to sulk.

But, let’s forget about it before.

Even at this time, Shen Xiling was still repeating what he had said before.

Lu Ranran couldn't help but twist his arm fiercely and cursed quietly:

"It's already this late, and you still don't tell me? What if Grandpa asks about it and I'm exposed?"

In Lu Ranran's mind, she would naturally hide this "set-up" from the old man.

At his age, grandpa should play with flowers and birds, listen to music and drink tea, and live a comfortable and leisurely life every day.

Shen Xiling patted the back of her hand soothingly.

"Don't worry, Grandpa has seen everything."

"Say what you know."

Before Lu Ranran had time to study his ambiguous attitude, they arrived at the study.

Uncle Shen pushed open the door, reported inside, and then made a "please" gesture.

The study is filled with antique furnishings, including wooden bookshelves, tables and chairs, and precious porcelain decorations. In the middle is a huge rectangular desk, on which are placed an ink-colored inkstone, a pen holder, a ceramic water pot, a paperweight... and a huge computer screen that looks very out of place.

Cai Wenshu was not seen in the room. Behind the display screen sat an old man wearing a plain Chinese silk shirt and a neatly cut white crew cut.

The old man was staring at the screen seriously and didn't care about the visitor.

Suddenly, a voice saying “You play cards really well” broke the meaningful silence in the study.

Lu Ranran suddenly grasped Shen Xiling's forearm, pursed her lips tightly, and forced herself not to laugh out loud.

Shen Xiling took a step forward, and his tall body just blocked Lu Ranran.

"Grandpa, we are here."

Shen Xilu nodded seriously, cleared his throat and stood up.

"Here he comes."

He walked to the window and sat down on the wooden chair, "Come sit down and have a cup of tea."

The tea is good, with a fragrant aroma, smooth taste and sweet aftertaste.

Shenxi Road:

"Tell me, why did you ask me to invite Beiyu and the others?"

Lu Ranran's body tensed up, but Shen Xiling beside her said:

"This is all Ranran's idea. Let her say it."

Shen Xilu looked at Lu Ranran, and his tone softened a little, "Ran girl, you tell me."

Lu Ranran pinched Shen Xiling hard again, causing Shen Xiling's eyebrows to twitch.

"I...uh..."

"Just say what you want to say. Are you afraid of scaring an old man like me? I've seen everything over the years."

Having said that, it seems impolite to hide it any further.

Lu Ranran took a deep breath and briefly recounted her speculation with Shen Xiling and her transaction with Chu Yue.

The death of Shen Ximing was inevitably mentioned.

But Shen Xilu's expression was very calm, and he didn't even lift his eyelids.

"Okay, got it."

"I'll try not to expose you later."

This calmness shocked Lu Ranran. She opened her mouth to ask something but didn't know how to ask.

Shen Xilu looked at her and smiled, "Ran girl, are you still worried that an old man like me will be stimulated, and then scream 'Ah', cover your chest and faint."

Lu Ranran laughed a few times awkwardly, which was considered as her agreement.

Shen Xilu took a sip of tea and said leisurely:

"We old men have lived to this age, what haven't we seen?"

"You youngsters, though young, are always hesitant and timid when doing things. What a shame!"

"Be brave from now on! If you have any problem that you can't overcome, come to Grandpa, okay?"

After leaving the study, Lu Ranran felt a lot more relaxed, and her expression was no longer as fearless as it was at the beginning.

Shen Xiling said:

"See, I didn't lie to you. I really only said I wanted to organize a party."

Lu Ranran angrily hit Shen Xiling and said angrily:

"It's all your fault!"

"Okay, okay," Shen Xiling held her rebellious hand helplessly, "blame me, it's all my fault."

After a while, all the people Shen Xilu had summoned arrived.

Lu Keke sat next to Shen Beiyu with a shy look on her face, lowering her head to fiddle with the dishes and chopsticks. She would glance at Shen Beiyu from time to time, but did not dare to look at him for too long.

Shen Beiyu still had his usual dazed look on his face, and didn't say hello to Lu Ranran and Shen Xiling. He was immersed in his own world.

Shen Xilu took his seat and everyone stood up to welcome him.

"Okay, everyone sit down."

"Don't be nervous. There's nothing else I want to do today. I'm just bored and want to find someone to have a meal and chat with."

As the exquisite side dishes were served, Shen Xilu asked casually:

"Xiling, you and Ranran are getting married, but you haven't had the wedding yet, right?"

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and turned to look at Shen Beiyu and Lu Keke.

"Hey, aren't you two engaged too? When are you planning to get married?"

"It's time to give the Shen family a big fat grandson!"

Lu Keke put down her chopsticks, lowered her head, and did not dare to look at Shen Beiyu.

Unexpectedly, Shen Beiyu said:

"Grandpa, Coco and I have decided to cancel our engagement."

Lu Keke's smile froze on her face, but Shen Xilu looked calm and didn't take it seriously at all.

"Fighting again?"

"Young people are emotional and want to break up at any time. Is there anything that can't be said in a nice way?"

As he said that, he looked at Lu Keke, "Keke, tell me, has he bullied you again? Grandpa will take care of it for you."

"Grandpa, Beiyu——"

Before Lu Keke could finish her words, she was interrupted by Shen Beiyu.

He said seriously and firmly:

"I already have a new fiancée, and she's just outside the door now."

"Grandpa, can I ask her in?"

Lu Keke's face turned pale immediately.

Lu Ranran blinked at Shen Xiling, her eyes full of confusion.

Shen Xiling shook his head slightly, indicating that he knew nothing.