After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash-Chapter 197: Ulterior Motives

The mother gently embraced Bian Yue, her smile warm as she said, "Yueyue, Mom doesn’t know what kind of man you will meet in the future, but if he loves you, he will certainly want you to have the courage to stand on your own and to grow by his side."

The mother went on to say that money and companionship were never in short supply; what’s most lacking is earnestness.

Bian Yue thought to herself that she was a rose raised by Shen Jinci’s very own hands.

He tended to her with care, hoping she could bloom proudly on high branches.

Bian Yue plunged back into her busy work, meeting with established capitals like Wang Dan’an and engaging in leisurely chat over drinks with Lu Zhonian, day after day.

What seemed like pointless socializing every day was actually a battle of wits, everyone with their own agendas.

In the evenings when she was free, Bian Yue would also spend time talking to Bian Shu.

Her time was truly not enough, days slipping through her fingertips like flowing water, yet unaware of the weight of time.

It was not until the night before her birthday that, as usual, Shen Jinci waited for her at the entrance of the villa.

After seeing Bian Shu, the man suddenly embraced her without a word.

Bian Yue was slightly taken aback and asked him in a soft voice what was wrong.

Shen Jinci was silent for a moment, seeming to laugh helplessly.

He said, "Yueyue... you haven’t really talked to me these past few days."

Only then did Bian Yue realize that she might have been too busy.

As the two walked on a stone step path filled with blossoms, Bian Yue lifted her face and looked at Shen Jinci, his features bright in the moonlight.

She said with a hint of regret, "Sorry, I’ve been really busy these past few days."

"You don’t have to apologize, Yueyue, you look beautiful when you’re working, and I really like that," Shen Jinci paused for a moment, lowered his head, and softly said to the young girl at his side: "I went to your company to see you today. Yueyue, you were so focused on your work you didn’t even notice me."

"You came to see me today?" Bian Yue was surprised, her eyes wide, she said smilingly, "Why didn’t you let me know?"

"I didn’t want to disturb you."

Bian Yue felt a warm flutter in her heart.

She talked about how "Shengshi Yan" had been released and that the initial viewing figures were very good, setting a new viewership high for Starry over the past two years, with many brands wanting to advertise.

Shen Jinci listened attentively and after Bian Yue finished speaking, he laughed softly and earnestly said, "Yueyue is so impressive, I’m very proud."

Bian Yue chewed over the word ’proud’ many times in her heart.

It was indeed very rare for her to hear someone describe her with that word.

Let alone the fact that this person was Shen Jinci.

At night, after her bath, Bian Yue snuggled into Shen Jinci’s arms, talking about the trivial matters of work.

She said that anny was truly exhausted, having had a nosebleed the last few days, and she was so frightened she immediately sent her back to rest.

She mentioned that Wen Jiao hadn’t dropped by much these past days; she guessed that Wei Shuqian was probably clinging to her, and that their relationship seemed to have improved.

While she spoke, Shen Jinci always managed to comment just right, not too much or too little, enough to keep Bian Yue excited to continue.

As Bian Yue went on, she suddenly fell silent.

Under the dim light, Shen Jinci, looking down, gazed at the young girl with bright eyes in his arms and asked what was wrong.

Suddenly with much force, Bian Yue planted a kiss on his chin and firmly said, "Shen Jinci, you have no idea, the fact that I’m marrying you is something I could be proud of for a lifetime."

Shen Jinci’s heart then softened tremendously. He was not supposed to be someone like this.

Accustomed to seeing the dark abyss, he had never imagined that one day, holding the Moon Princess in his arms, he could actually be redeemed.

Shen Jinci patted Bian Yue’s head, feeling a turmoil inside, but maintained a composed tone on the surface, "I didn’t know before, now I do."

Bian Yue also began to open up, finding a comfortable position in his embrace, and continued, "Shen Jinci, actually, I’ve been quite upset these past few days, but I didn’t let anyone notice."

"I know."

"You know?" Bian Yue was surprised.

"Know." He repeated softly.

Bian Yue blinked, feeling somewhat aggrieved and angry, "If you knew, why didn’t you coax me?"

"Didn’t I coax you?" Shen Jinci gently kissed Bian Yue’s forehead, "I’ve told you all the pros, cons, and way outs."

Bian Yue knew, she felt Shen Jinci’s heartbeat, and whispered, "Yes, you coaxed me, actually... maybe I’m just not brave enough, Shen Jinci, do you think I’m weak?"

"Not at all, Yueyue, you’ve already done very well. Apart from this matter, do you have anything else to tell me?" Shen Jinci subtly changed the topic, "Apart from this matter, do you have anything else to tell me?"

Indeed, Bian Yue had other things to discuss with Shen Jinci, the unresolved collaboration between her and Lu Zhonian.

But after pondering for a moment, Bian Yue said, "There is, but it’s not convenient now, I’ll tell you when it’s confirmed."

Shen Jinci responded with an okay, very calmly.

Bian Yue admitted that before hearing this ’okay,’ she was somewhat anxious.

The night was deep, and Bian Yue, drowsy and half-asleep, closed her eyes.

She didn’t know how long she had slept when Shen Jinci gently shook her awake.

Bian Yue opened her eyes to pitch darkness.

"It’s not even dawn yet..."

"Ten, nine, eight..."

During the quiet countdown in Shen Jinci’s husky voice, Bian Yue realized something, her heart starting to thump wildly, overtaking her sleepiness.

"Two, one." Shen Jinci said, "Happy Birthday, Moon Princess."

Before Bian Yue could express her thanks, Shen Jinci had slid a ring onto her ring finger.

"A ring?"

"Yes, a birthday gift."

Bian Yue, excited, wanted to turn on the light to see, but Shen Jinci, sighing lightly, pressed the lively Bian Yue back under the covers with all seriousness, "Look at it tomorrow, it’s very late."

"Shen Jinci, I want to see it now, this is the first time I’ve ever received a ring!" Bian Yue shook his arm, her voice soft, "Please, please! Just one look, and then I’ll go to sleep."

Shen Jinci didn’t speak but turned on the bedside lamp, and Bian Yue eagerly inspected the ring on her ring finger by the light.

The blue gem was like a teardrop, delicately held.

"Isn’t this the ’Starry’ that was auctioned off last year?" Bian Yue was astonished, and said in surprise, "I had been trying to find out who bought it, it was you..."

As she spoke, Bian Yue’s expression suddenly changed, looking seriously at Shen Jinci, "But that’s not right, at that time I hadn’t proposed to you yet! Who were you planning to give this ring to?"

Shen Jinci chuckled lightly, "Who do you think it was for?"

Bian Yue said it couldn’t possibly be for her.

"It is for you," Shen Jinci paused, the smile growing deeper under Bian Yue’s astonished gaze, "Surprised?"

"How could it be..."

Shen Jinci’s smiling expression faded, replaced with a serious look, "Yueyue, I don’t like Xiangjiang, I came back because of you, from the beginning, my intentions were not pure."

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