The meeting currently underway was an international conference involving CEOs from multiple corporations.
The discussion focused on key initiatives and cooperative projects for the next quarter.
Eight CEOs appeared on the video call.
Including Xie Yuli, there were nine participants in total.
When Xie Wanshi burst through the door, Xie Yuli was in the middle of speaking.
At first, after hearing her voice, he had no intention of responding.
Normally, she would realize he was busy and leave on her own.
But this time she didn’t.
When he looked over, he saw the woman beside her staring at him with a slightly bewildered expression.
So he relented.
Scolding his sister was one thing.
Scolding his future wife was another.
Besides, she hadn’t officially married into the Xie family yet.
On the screen, Jiang Jinxiu rested his chin on one hand and smiled knowingly.
“What has President Xie so happy today?”
Beside him, Lu Sishang wore gold-rimmed glasses.
His features were even colder and sharper than Xie Yuli’s.
Expressionless, he reminded everyone,
“Continue the meeting. I don’t have much time.”
Xie Yuli looked completely calm.
Without the slightest hint of guilt, he casually gestured with two fingers.
“President Jiang, please continue.”
“I need to handle something.”
Jiang Jinxiu smiled and agreed.
Then he privately messaged Xie Yuli:
Holy crap!
Ignoring the complaint, Xie Yuli sent Shen Bingci a message.
L: Miss Shen, please shop freely. Everything has already been arranged.
Shen Bingci blinked at the message.
Fiancée: Mr. Xie, I don’t quite understand. What exactly did you arrange?
Fiancée: Actually, I’m not as extravagant as you seem to think.
She almost added a bitter-smile emoji.
Then she remembered his age and wondered whether he’d even understand it.
She still didn’t want him to think she was wasteful.
Xie Yuli: Miss Shen only needs to choose what she likes. No payment is necessary.
Xie Yuli: Even if Miss Shen enjoys spending money, I can afford it. Please don’t worry.
As expected of Hong Kong’s most powerful tycoon.
The man who had dominated the list of “dream husbands” for years.
Did Xie Yuli really enjoy letting other people spend his money this much?
He truly was generous.
Ridiculously generous.
Reading the message, she curled her fair, soft legs beneath her and smiled.
Her cheeks slowly flushed pink.
Thankfully, her future husband wasn’t the stingy type.
She admittedly enjoyed spending money.
Her family often teased her for having no concept of financial hardship.
If she annoyed her father badly enough, he would even freeze her credit cards.
That clearly wasn’t a problem with Xie Yuli.
The thought made her feel wonderfully free.
After a while, Shen Bingci looked around the elegant, old-fashioned Xie residence.
For the first time, she felt the faintest sense of belonging.
Gradually, she understood why so many people said—
Being around Xie Yuli made everyone feel comfortable.
He was like mountain mist.
Ethereal and pure.
Floating high above the world while quietly bringing rain and nourishment to all.
When it was time to go shopping, Shen Bingci assumed they would take Xie Wanshi’s car.
But the moment she saw Uncle Chen and the license plate full of the number one, she immediately realized—
This was Xie Yuli’s car.
“Miss Shen, Miss Xie, please get in.”
“President Xie instructed me personally to take good care of both of you today.”
Uncle Chen opened the door with a cheerful smile.
Even Xie Wanshi looked surprised.
Carrying her little handbag, she climbed inside and clicked her tongue.
“My brother is completely different now that he has a fiancée.”
“He’s keeping a very close eye on things.”
After Shen Bingci sat down, Xie Wanshi grinned.
“Sister-in-law, you have no idea.”
“When I wanted to go out before, I wasn’t allowed to ride in my brother’s car.”
“I’m only getting this treatment because of you.”
Xie Wanshi had always spoken her mind.
And she especially enjoyed teasing her brother behind his back.
Every time she did it, she felt immensely satisfied.
Shen Bingci’s face reddened.
After some thought, she gently corrected her.
“Miss Xie, Mr. Xie and I aren’t married yet.”
“So calling me ‘sister-in-law’ doesn’t seem very appropriate.”
Ever since meeting her, Xie Wanshi had used the title nonstop.
She was almost getting used to it.
Still, boundaries mattered.
Xie Wanshi simply laughed.
“Sister-in-law, what’s the problem?”
“My brother is definitely going to marry you.”
“I’ll have to call you that sooner or later.”
“So don’t worry.”
“My brother has never been interested in women.”
“He hasn’t had a single scandal all these years.”
“Now that he has you, there’s absolutely no chance he’ll marry anyone else.”
The words flowed into Shen Bingci’s heart like sweet syrup.
Making her dizzy.
It felt as though everyone around them supported this marriage.
Xie Wanshi happily sipped her mango pomelo dessert drink.
“And Mommy and Daddy already told me.”
“In a few months, they’ll hold your engagement ceremony.”
“The marriage contract will be formally written.”
“The media will be informed.”
“You’ll even participate in the ancestral rites.”
That meant being introduced to the Xie family’s ancestors.
And eventually being entered into the family genealogy.
“If they weren’t worried about rushing things and making the event seem too small for you…”
“Our family would practically welcome you through the front door right now!”
No young woman could hear words like that without feeling something.
Shen Bingci was only twenty-two.
At heart, she was still a young girl.
And what she loved most was being cherished openly and sincerely.
“…Really?”
“Then thank you very much.”
She meant it.
Along the way, Uncle Chen repeatedly reminded her:
Shop freely.
Spend freely.
Enjoy yourself.
After all, almost every major industry in Hong Kong belonged to the Xie family.
The family practically ruled the city.
Wherever she shopped, it was no different from shopping in her own home.
The moment they entered the mall, two rows of employees were already waiting.
Shen Bingci was surprised to discover there were no other customers present.
The store manager stood in the center and led everyone in a bow.
“Welcome, Miss Shen and Miss Xie!”
Xie Wanshi looked completely accustomed to it.
Shen Bingci, on the other hand, was surprised.
Her family could arrange displays like this too.
She simply never cared much about such things.
Clearly, this had also been arranged by Xie Yuli.
It almost seemed as if he wanted everyone to know she was connected to him.
The store manager approached with a professional smile and accepted her handbag.
“Miss Shen, President Xie specifically instructed us to ensure both ladies enjoy themselves today.”
“We’ll be at your service.”
“We hope you have a wonderful shopping experience.”
Shen Bingci thanked her.
The shopping continued as usual.
Most of the time she was helping Xie Wanshi choose clothes.
After a while, they settled into a VIP lounge and watched models walk the runway.
Shen Bingci observed attentively.
Xie Wanshi, meanwhile, was discussing hairstyles with a stylist.
“Sister-in-law, what do you think about this hairstyle?”
“Does it make me look older?”
The word sister-in-law echoed clearly through the room.
The employees exchanged glances.
Everyone had just heard it.
Sister-in-law.
Those words had come directly from Miss Xie herself.
Previously, the staff had all been guessing about Miss Shen’s identity.
Some thought she was Xie Wanshi’s friend.
Others mentioned the recent gossip claiming she was Xie Yuli’s fiancée.
Most people dismissed it as impossible.
But now…
Everyone remained calm on the surface.
Inside, however, they were collectively screaming.
They had actually met the future Mrs. Xie.