15
Can Switch Jobs to Shen’s
On the weekend, Lin Yuxi temporarily set aside her work and, as promised, took Haohao to the children’s clothing photoshoot.
Shen Xiaoxiao hadn’t seen Haohao for quite some time. She rushed over from afar, hugged her godson, and planted several kisses on his cheeks.
Lin Chenghao endured the affectionate assault with a slightly stiff expression.
As expected of her mom’s best friend—both shared a love for “saliva attacks.”
After clinging to Haohao for a while, Shen Xiaoxiao finally let go and exclaimed, “Yuxi, did you perform some genetic programming while pregnant? How did you manage to give birth to such an adorable son?”
Lin Yuxi chuckled. “Getting your approval is no easy feat.”
Shen Xiaoxiao tossed her long hair. “Your son is just too outstanding—what can I say?”
She had always been a staunch advocate of remaining child-free.
But after witnessing Haohao’s devastatingly handsome looks and the heartwarming dynamic between the mother and son, her ironclad resolve inevitably wavered.
This child was simply irresistible.
Shen Xiaoxiao took Haohao’s hand and led him inside. “Godmother designed a series of denim-style outfits—I’m sure you’ll love them.”
What little boy could resist looking cool? Lin Chenghao was no exception, his eyes lighting up slightly. “Of course I’ll love them.”
Shen Xiaoxiao giggled.
The greatest contribution that scumbag Fu had ever made was donating a single sperm.
Not only had it helped her best friend escape an emotional abyss, but it had also brought her so much joy.
…
During the photoshoot, Lin Yuxi took out her phone to capture the highlights of her son’s life.
Childhood was fleeting, so even before Haohao was born, she had bought a high-capacity hard drive specifically to document the ups and downs of his growth.
Of course, her son was exceptional.
He always came in first at kindergarten sports days, and whenever he participated in a performance, he would inevitably win the popularity award.
So, most of the memories were sweet.
In the center of the studio, Lin Chenghao wore an indigo denim outfit with a cowboy hat, his sleeves rolled up and collar slightly flipped outward, exuding a playful energy.
Lin Yuxi couldn’t help but marvel at how effortlessly he adapted his demeanor to match his attire—Haohao’s performance talent was truly remarkable.
“Yuxi.”
A gentle male voice suddenly sounded behind her.
Lin Yuxi turned to see the newcomer wearing a beige knitted cardigan, his waist slender and posture upright. The corners of his eyes crinkled slightly as he looked at her, as if softened by a gentle filter.
“Brother Mochen?”
Lin Yuxi was surprised.
Shen Mochen.
Xiaoxiao’s older brother.
Was he here to support Xiaoxiao?
Shen Mochen approached her with a paper bag in hand. “I finished my business trip earlier than expected. This is a souvenir for you—I hope you don’t mind.”
“Why would I mind?”
Lin Yuxi accepted the gift and opened it to take a look. It was an educational toy for children.
Brother Mochen always knew exactly what gifts would resonate with her.
They were never too extravagant nor too impractical—just right for her to accept his kindness without hesitation.
After setting the gift aside, Lin Yuxi smiled and asked, “Weren’t you supposed to be away on business for a month? How did you return so soon?”
As the successor of the Shen Group, Shen Mochen frequently traveled to negotiate with medical equipment suppliers.
His last trip had coincidentally begun just one day before Fu Tingchuan returned to the country.
“The negotiations went more smoothly than expected, so I came back early.” Shen Mochen smiled warmly. “And how about you? Is work going well?”
Lin Yuxi nodded. “I just participated in an algorithm research project. Maybe there will be opportunities to collaborate with Shen Corporation in the future.”
“No need to wait for the future.”
“Huh?”
Lin Yuxi looked puzzled.
Shen Mochen continued to explain, “Shen Corporation just secured the first batch of usage rights for YunTu’s newly developed intelligent office system.”
Lin Yuxi was surprised. “What a coincidence?”
After saying this, she added with a sigh, “It’s a pity I’m not in the sales department. Otherwise, the commission from just one deal would make me rich.”
Shen Mochen chuckled in agreement. “It’s not too late now. If you want to get rich, you can jump ship to Shen Corporation. You can pick any position you want.”
Lin Yuxi declined half-jokingly, “Well, if there’s an opportunity in the future, I won’t hesitate.”
This wasn’t the first time Shen Mochen had tried to poach her, but she had always refused.
She didn’t want to take advantage of being Xiaoxiao’s best friend to pull off a parachute appointment like Qin Ruoshi had.
Shen Mochen didn’t press further and said naturally, “No problem. With your talent, Shen Corporation would be honored to have you.”
Lin Yuxi gave a wry smile.
Having grown accustomed to being suppressed at YunTu, she found such praise strangely unfamiliar.
On the other side of the venue, Shen Xiaoxiao spotted Shen Mochen and, looking startled, dropped what she was doing and rushed over.
“Brother! What are you doing here?”
Her boisterous tone was childlike. Shen Mochen reached out to tidy the stray hairs by her face. “I came to see you.”
Shen Xiaoxiao looked skeptical. “Brother, you can fool a kid with that, but don’t try to fool me.”
Caught off guard, Shen Mochen coughed awkwardly and glanced toward a small figure in the distance. “I brought some souvenirs for Haohao on the way this time.”
Shen Xiaoxiao noticed the gift bag nearby and clicked her tongue. “Now that you have a godson, even your own sister is no longer your favorite.”
“…”
Lin Yuxi suppressed a smile.
Seven years ago, the hospital where she gave birth was under Shen Corporation, so Shen Mochen inevitably learned about Haohao’s background.
Fortunately, he was an upright person and hadn’t revealed this to Fu Tingchuan.
After all, during their university days, the two of them, along with Feng Zixu, were part of the same close-knit circle.
Lin Yuxi hadn’t believed it at first—how could close friends not share everything?
But gradually, she was won over by the integrity of the Shen siblings.
Not only did Shen Mochen keep his word, but even Xiaoxiao never breathed a word to her own fiancé, Feng Zixu.
So, Lin Yuxi had taken the initiative to ask them to be Haohao’s godparents.
As a token of gratitude for their discretion.
…
After chatting for a while, Shen Xiaoxiao was called back by the crew.
When the surroundings grew quiet again, Shen Mochen pulled a document from his folder and handed it to Lin Yuxi, who was busy taking photos.
“I’ve dealt with that media outlet from last time. No need to worry.”
Hearing this out of the blue, Lin Yuxi was momentarily taken aback.
Oh, right.
The lab where she had researched children’s facial masks was under Shen Corporation.
Last month, Brother Mochen had brought her a batch of new masks, and they had ended up having a meal together. Unexpectedly, they were photographed by the media.
Not only had their portraits been used without permission, but the media had also fabricated stories, nearly landing her on the hot search list.
Lin Yuxi glanced down at the document. “Thank you.”
“Aren’t you going to open it?”
Lin Yuxi shook her head. “No need. I trust you to handle it.”
Shen Mochen smiled and put the document away. “Would you like to have dinner together after the shoot? Haohao mentioned before that he wanted to try French cuisine.”
This, Lin Yuxi hadn’t known.
Hao Hao and Mo Chen get along quite well. Sometimes when she’s swamped with work and can’t look after her child, she entrusts Hao Hao to Shen Mo Chen.
“Alright, I’ll ask him in a bit.”