After hanging up the phone, Nan Sheng let out a heavy sigh of relief.
It felt as if a burden that had been weighing on her heart had suddenly vanished, leaving her feeling light and unburdened.
Having endured a long day, Nan Sheng went to bed early after taking a bath.
She had fainted the previous day and was discharged from the hospital after just half a day.
Before leaving, the doctor had reminded her to return for a follow-up examination the next day.
When she woke up the following morning, Fu Moyan was already gone from the room. The pillows and blankets were neatly folded, exactly as they had been the day before.
While washing up, Nan Sheng asked Qin Dai, “Did Second Master come back to the villa last night?”
Since becoming pregnant, she had been sleeping deeply and hadn’t been disturbed by any noise throughout the night.
Qin Dai replied, “Second Master returned at midnight last night and left at seven this morning. He didn’t have breakfast at the villa.”
Fu Moyan’s behavior made it seem like he treated the villa as a hotel.
Nan Sheng didn’t particularly mind, as Second Master Fu probably wouldn’t sleep on an inflatable mattress in any hotel either.
She had only asked casually, wanting to know if Fu Moyan was seriously cooperating with their act.
During breakfast, Nan Sheng browsed through messages on her tablet.
These were updates about the Lu Family from Hong Kong that Qin Dai had gathered over the past few days.
Gently stirring the bird’s nest porridge in her bowl with a spoon, Nan Sheng spoke leisurely, “The Lu Family wants to get involved in Shen City’s logistics industry? Are they planning to buy land?”
With limited market opportunities in Hong Kong and less favorable policies compared to Shen City, it was only natural that the Lu Family, after developing in Hong Kong for so many years, would want to expand outward.
Shen City, facing Hong Kong directly, was their best choice.
If the Lu Family wanted to develop in Shen City, they couldn’t avoid dealing with the Fu Family, the leading prestigious family in the city.
If Nan Sheng wanted to use the Fu Family’s influence to cut off the Lu Family’s advances, she had to be prepared to anger Second Master Fu.
His cold words and attitude were nothing to worry about, but she feared he might take out his anger on the Nan Family if provoked.
She needed to think carefully about how to appease Second Master Fu—how to borrow his influence without making him angry.
After breakfast, Nan Sheng changed into a light green vintage-style cheongsam with elegant wide sleeves and a classic ink wash painting pattern.
Her thick hair was loosely tied up, adorned only with a lotus jade hairpin. Her delicate earlobes were decorated with two strings of pearl earrings.
She lightly filled in her willow-leaf eyebrows and applied a pale red lip balm.
Her skin was radiant, her features picturesque, and her cherry lips full and glossy.
Her demeanor was gentle and serene, her aura clear and tranquil—every movement carried the poetic charm of the Jiangnan region.
As she walked, the hem of her dress swayed gently, like a pure lotus slowly blooming on the rippling surface of a pond.
Nan Sheng was someone who paid great attention to her appearance. Her style was never too flashy, yet every detail showcased her refinement and elegance.
In the bustling hospital, her presence stood out strikingly.
Even if passersby weren’t stunned by her beauty, they were captivated by her grace, unable to look away for a long time.
Nan Sheng went to a private hospital and took the exclusive elevator directly to the top floor with her attendants.
As the elevator doors opened, she was surprised to see someone unexpected standing at the entrance.
Her ex-fiancé, Shen Linjiang.
Shen Linjiang was dressed in a custom-tailored suit, his leather shoes polished to a shine, and a luxury watch on his wrist—every inch the wealthy second-generation heir.
He was tall and slender, with fair skin and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses that gave him a scholarly appearance.
At first glance, he certainly looked the part.
As soon as he saw Nan Sheng, he flashed what he thought was a charming smile and said, “Xiao Sheng, can we talk?”
Qin Dai stepped in front of Nan Sheng, “Young Master Shen, please keep your distance!”
“What gives you the right…”
Shen Linjiang’s face darkened, but since he hadn’t achieved his purpose for coming to the hospital today, he couldn’t afford to lose his temper. Swallowing his anger, he forced a smile again.
His gaze shifted to Nan Sheng, “Xiao Sheng, have you thought about what I said yesterday?”
Nan Sheng looked at him calmly, a faint smile playing on her lips, “Young Master Shen, I thought I made myself very clear yesterday. I don’t go back to old flames, especially those that have been tainted.”
Though Nan Sheng’s tone and expression remained composed, Shen Linjiang felt as if all his hidden intentions had been laid bare.
Her words carried both mockery and warning, tinged with contempt and disdain.
Young Master Shen had been pampered since childhood and rarely faced such humiliation.
The first time was when Nan Sheng insisted on breaking off their engagement.
The second time was now.
He had lowered himself to beg for reconciliation, yet not only had Nan Sheng rejected him without hesitation, but she had also mocked him coldly.
Suppressing his anger, Shen Linjiang pleaded softly, “Xiao Sheng, what happened in the past is over. I’ve realized my mistakes now. Can’t you forgive me just once?”
“After we got engaged, we only met once, but I fell for you at first sight and couldn’t forget you. Yet you were always abroad, busy with work. When I missed you, I could only drown my sorrows in drink, which led to me being set up. I never meant to betray you.”
“I truly love you!”
Nan Sheng hid behind Qin Dai, ensuring her safety before lifting her eyes to Shen Linjiang.
Her tone remained calm, “Young Master Shen, we both know exactly what happened back then. I have all the evidence of your betrayal.”
Her voice was soft, her words measured—less a threat and more like well-intentioned advice to a lost lamb.
“I understand Young Master Shen’s fondness for romantic adventures, which is why I deliberately set you free.”
“Out of respect for my mother, I agreed to part with the Shen family amicably. But if Young Master Shen isn’t willing… then there are other ways to handle it.”
Seeing Nan Sheng’s gentle, subtle smile, Shen Linjiang felt a chill in his heart.
He knew Nan Sheng was someone with a soft appearance but a ruthless heart.
She always spoke gently, with a perpetually warm smile on her face.
Those who knew her and those who didn’t would praise her kindness and gentleness.
But when Lu Ming of the Lu Family offended her, she had him sent to a mental hospital and forced the Lu Family to abandon Lu Zi’s branch entirely, leaving Lu Ming’s mother and sister to fend for themselves.
Yet he still couldn’t accept it.
Nan Sheng should have been his for the taking!