After breakfast, Shang Yucheng changed his clothes and went out, called a rickshaw and soon arrived at Jingcheng Furniture Store.

Jia Wenxin was talking to the clerk when she saw Shang Yucheng walk in, and was surprised for a moment, "Miss Shang, why are you here?" As he spoke, he greeted him with a smile.

Shang Yucheng also smiled politely, "My coat rack is broken, and I came to see if there is a suitable one today." ”

Jia Wenxin blinked and said with a smile, "Miss Shang heard about last night's incident and came to see the situation of the goods in the store, right?" After asking, he didn't wait for Shang Yucheng to answer, and still said with a smile, "Miss Shang, don't worry, our goods are all in charge of Ye's shipping company, and there is no problem when you arrive at the port." Speaking of which, I told Mr. Lu a long time ago that Huijin's transportation business should also be handed over to the Ye family, but now that something has happened, it is difficult to say when those goods will be able to enter the port. ”

Shang Yucheng said a word, and Jia Wenxin said a lot like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, so that Shang Yucheng couldn't help but smile, "Miss Jia is right, Jing Cheng should indeed listen to your opinion more."

Jia Wenxin immediately smiled, "Miss Shang is really good-looking!" ”

As he spoke, he pulled Shang Yucheng and walked inside, "Does Miss Shang like to drink tea or coffee?" The Blue Mountain coffee I brought back from abroad tastes very good, and I just want to try it today. ”

Unable to refuse, Jia Wenxin had already pressed Shang Yucheng on the sofa in the office and turned around to make coffee.

Although Shang Yucheng didn't have much contact with Jia Wenxin, he really admired her straightforwardness and cuteness, and he couldn't bear to refuse her, so he sat down and waited for her coffee. When she saw a newspaper on the table, she picked it up and opened it, and at a glance she saw the assassination of Japanese sailors, she frowned and turned to the next page.

Footsteps sounded at the door, and Shang Yucheng raised his head with a smile, "You're fast—"

Seeing the comer, Shang Yucheng's remaining words choked in his throat.

"Miss Shang, meet again." Ye Shen smiled and strode in, seeing Shang Yucheng's embarrassed expression, he smiled and said, "The person who was evaluated as 'fast' is not Miss Shang, why do you look like this?" ”

Shang Yucheng heard his explicit joke, and his face became even more ugly, "Mr. Ye came early in the morning, why do you have to do it?" ”

Ye Shen was carrying a small suitcase in his hand, he carefully put the suitcase aside, and sat opposite Shang Yucheng with a smile, "I have something to talk to Wen Xin about, but what's the inconvenience?" ”

Shang Yucheng said lightly, "I'm just sitting idle, so naturally I don't dare to delay the two of you to discuss business." She looked up at Ye Shen, "But the Ye family has invited so many people to do things, but it is really unpredictable to bother the boss to come out and talk about business with the assistant manager of a small furniture store." Could it be that Mr. Ye plans to ask the Ye family to raise people to do charity? ”

After hearing what Shang Yucheng said, Ye Shen smiled meaningfully, "Who said that I want to talk to Wen Xin about business?" ”

Of course, Shang Yucheng knew that Ye Shen would definitely not let her have the upper hand, but such a rebuttal really made her unable to deal with it. She blushed slightly, and said after a while, "Since it's not about business, then Mr. Ye shouldn't come when Miss Jia is working." What's more—" she pretended to be calm, "A girl like Miss Jia is not a casual partner to play with you, Mr. Ye has to think about it carefully." ”

Ye Shen looked at Shang Yucheng's slightly red cheeks, and suddenly couldn't bear to compete with her anymore. For a moment, the two were awkwardly silent.

Jia Wenxin came in with coffee, and at a glance saw the two people sitting quietly, and said a little strangely, "Hey, Ye Shen is also here?" ”

She looked at Shang Yucheng, then at Ye Shen, and handed Ye Shen an inquiring expression.

Ye Shen pretended not to see it, and said with a smile, "Yes." I have a little thing to trouble you. He stood up and took out an envelope from his pocket, "This is an invitation for a friend of mine to get married, but I have some misunderstanding with the bride, and it is inconvenient to go to the wedding in person. ”

Jia Wenxin frowned slightly, and then smiled heartily, "Of course you can, it's just a trivial matter." ”

Ye Shen nodded, "Thank you so much." He leaned over to get the suitcase on the table, and the moment he lifted it, his face suddenly turned pale.

Shang Yucheng was sitting across from him, just taking in his expression, and a hint of strangeness flashed in her heart, but she couldn't say why.

Putting the box in front of Jia Wenxin, Ye Shen smiled at Shang Yucheng, "Farewell." ”

"Hey—won't you sit down and have a cup of coffee?" Jia Wenxin saw that Ye Shen was leaving, and hurriedly said.

"Let's drink it another day." Ye Shen walked towards the door, suddenly turned around again, and looked at Shang Yucheng with a smile, "I will carefully consider what Miss Shang said." ”

Shang Yucheng was stunned for a moment, and then realized that what he said was what he said about Miss Jia, and before she could answer, Ye Shen had already left with a smile.

Jia Wenxin took the coffee and turned her head to look at Ye Shen's back, as if her face was a little heavy.

Shang Yucheng always felt that Fang Cai's scene was a little strange, but when he thought about it, it didn't seem to be anything.

After drinking coffee, Shang Yucheng sat for a while and then went home. Before she could sit down, there was a knock on the door. Shang Yucheng had to turn around and open the door again.

Outside the door was the Lu family's maid Zhang's mother, and Shang Yucheng smiled and called her in.

"Don't bother, Miss Shang." Mother Zhang stood very dutifully, "The second young master called and said that he called Miss Shang, but Miss Shang didn't answer, so he asked me to come over and pass a word to Miss Shang." ”

Shang Yucheng smiled and motioned for her to continue.

"The second young master said that tonight is Miss Shang's birthday banquet, and he has already booked a box at the Licha Hotel, telling you to get ready early, and send a car to pick you up at eight o'clock in the evening."

"Birthday party?" Shang Yucheng's mind quickly flashed two birthdays, one was Su Jingyao's original birthday on March 6th, and the other was November 14th, the birthday changed after plastic surgery and renaming, today is not close to any of these days, what does this inexplicable birthday banquet mean?

"Yes." Mother Zhang replied respectfully, "That's what the second young master said. ”

"Good. There is Lao Zhang's mother. Shang Yucheng knew that Mama Zhang probably only knew so much, so he didn't ask any more, sent her away with a smile, and turned around and called Lu Jingcheng at the door.

The phone rang for a long time and no one answered, so Shang Yucheng had no choice but to hang up the phone with doubts and go to prepare.

At about a quarter past eight o'clock in the evening, the driver of the Lu family really arrived at the door, Shang Yucheng got into the car, and arrived at the Licha Hotel on time.

Lu Jingcheng was waiting at the door, and when he saw Shang Yucheng getting out of the car and hurriedly greeting him, he looked apologetic, "Yucheng, thank you for your hard work." ”

Shang Yucheng smiled, "It's not hard, but what's going on?" Don't you even remember my birthday? ”

Lu Jingcheng hurriedly said, "How could I not remember your birthday?" On November 14th, I will definitely send you one of the most expensive birthday presents. Today, under your banner, we are entertaining for the sake of business. ”

The smile on Shang Yucheng's face turned cold, "What the hell is going on?" ”

Lu Jingcheng hurriedly took her hand, "Don't be angry, there's no way to do it." Last night, a Japanese man was killed in Hongkou, and the Japanese sealed the port, and our goods were also detained at the dock. We asked many people to say that there was no way, and now only Ye Shen, who cooperated with the Americans, could help us get the goods out of the dock. ”

Shang Yucheng smiled coldly, "So you asked me to celebrate a fake birthday and tricked Ye Shen into coming?" ”

Lu Jingcheng's face froze, "This is just an expedient measure, you are my future wife, don't you want to do me a small favor?" ”

Shang Yucheng pushed his hand away, "This has nothing to do with whether I am willing to help or not, do you have the dignity to ask me to help?" It's just a business thing, is it really to the point of taking advantage of me? ”

Lu Jingcheng's face also changed, "I'm just asking you to do a trivial thing, for me, to have a valuable dinner in a high-end hotel!" I didn't ask you to go up the sword mountain and down the sea of fire for me. You don't even want to do such a thing? Lu Jingcheng looked at Shang Yucheng in disappointment, "What is my position in your heart?" ”

Shang Yucheng also looked up at Lu Jingcheng, not knowing how to answer for a while.

The two were in a stalemate on the side of the road, a car slowly stopped, and Ye Shen stepped down from the car. When he saw the two people standing at the door, he frowned slightly, and soon returned to his usual nonchalant face, and whistled lightly, "Hey, Jingcheng." ”

Lu Jingcheng saw Ye Shen at this time, he waved his hand to Ye Shen with a smile, and coaxed Shang Yucheng in a low voice, "This matter is my fault, you can make amends to me as much as you want, as long as you help me this time-" He reached out and took Shang Yucheng's hand, "I am also for our future, please you." ”

Shang Yucheng was silent, but he also allowed Lu Jingcheng to continue to hold her hand and did not push him away again.

"Miss Birthday Star—" Ye Shen walked over and handed over a delicate cardboard box with a smile. "Be careful, I hope Miss Shang won't dislike it."

Shang Yucheng smiled slightly, "Mr. Ye has a heart." Please come inside. ”

Ye Shen's eyes swept across her face with a smile, with that kind of kindness that was somewhat familiar. "Miss Shang, please."

Lu Jingpeng and Jia Wenxin had already arrived and were waiting for them in the box. Seeing the three of them coming in, they hurriedly stood up.

Shang Yucheng sighed silently and sat down, since she had promised to help Lu Jingcheng act, there was no need for her to twist and pinch anymore. Thinking of this, he put on a smile, "Thank you for your faces, I give you a drink." ”

Lu Jingpeng looked at Shang Yucheng approvingly, smiled and raised his glass, "Soon it will be a family, Yucheng is still so polite." ”

Jia Wenxin smiled and grabbed Bai Dao, "Brother Lu's words are not right, Miss Yucheng will be a member of the Lu family in the future, and Ye Shen and I are not a family, so naturally she should be polite to us." ”

"It's just a glass of wine, so why bother talking about it." Ye Shen smiled and said, "Do it first for respect." With that, he raised his glass and drank it all.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank their glasses. The Lu Jingcheng brothers intended to curry favor, Ye Shen was used to talking about the scene, and there was a lively and talkative Jia Wenxin, and the banquet was staggered for a while, which was very lively.

Shang Yucheng socialized for a while, then took advantage of the bathroom to get out of the box, stood on the terrace through the corridor and leaned over to look out.

"It's easy to get drunk when you're drunk." Ye Shen's voice came from behind him.

Shang Yucheng turned around and glanced at him, and said with a light smile, "It's a little stuffy inside, come out and breathe." ”

Ye Shen walked over and stood beside her, leaning on the railing to look into the distance, and then turned his head to look at her with a smile, "Today is not your birthday at all, right?" ”

Shang Yucheng hesitated, but nodded.

Ye Shen nodded knowingly, pursed his lips and smiled, "Fortunately, that's the case." Otherwise, when you see the gift I gave you, you will probably scold me. ”

Shang Yucheng looked at her expression and couldn't help but smile, "Why, what gift did you give?" ”

Ye Shen gritted his teeth and hesitated for a long time in embarrassment before he spit out a few words, "Lollipop." ”

"What?" Shang Yucheng couldn't help laughing, "Even if it's a fake birthday, you don't have to be so perfunctory." ”

Ye Shen looked at her genuine smile, as if she was infected, and the smile went from her eyes to her heart, "I don't mean to be perfunctory, this gift is already something that I have found the most suitable for you in a limited time." ”

Shang Yucheng showed an expression of disbelief and said with a smile, "A lollipop? What's the best fit for me? ”

Ye Shen looked at Shang Yucheng, "The lollipop is very sweet, you should eat more." ”

The smile on Shang Yucheng's face paused, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

Ye Shen stood upright, put his hands in his pockets, and said half-jokingly, "I'll go back first, the supporting role will be good for you, the protagonist, and you will be relieved." ”

Shang Yucheng didn't know whether to thank him or not, so he had to laugh wryly.

A yellow leaf that fell on Ye Shen's shoulder at some point came into Shang Yucheng's eyes when Ye Shen turned around.

"Wait." Shang Yucheng called out and reached out to pat him on the shoulder.

"Hmm......" Ye Shen suddenly showed a look of pain on his face, and let out a cry of pain that was obviously trying his best to restrain himself.

Shang Yucheng was taken aback, and subconsciously reached out to help him, "Ye Shen!" ”

Ye Shen gritted his teeth and shook his head, "It's okay." ”

"You're hurt?" Seeing his expression, Shang Yucheng probably understood that he didn't want to make a noise about it, and asked softly.

Ye Shen made a silent movement, looked left and right, and then reluctantly smiled, "Now that you also know a secret from me, it's much fairer." ”

Shang Yucheng frowned and stared at him, "Why are you hurt?" ”

Ye Shen slowly sorted out the tie with his other intact hand, and then said in a low voice, "This answer needs another secret from you." ”

With that, he smiled and walked away.

——

Ye Shen really agreed to the Lu family's request, and Huijin's goods were quickly released. Shang Yucheng knew the news from Lu Jingcheng, who was excited, and did not show too much joy.

"What's wrong, still angry?" Lu Jingcheng gently put his arm around her shoulder, "I know it's my fault, I shouldn't have arranged it like this without consulting you, and I won't do it next time." If you're angry, scold me. ”

Shang Yucheng shook his head, "I'm not angry anymore. ”

Lu Jingcheng looked at her expression, "Really not angry?" ”

Shang Yucheng nodded, "Really." ”

Lu Jingcheng breathed a long sigh of relief and said with a smile, "I know that you are the most considerate, and you must know my hard work." Although the business of the furniture store is good now, it is only a small shop, how can I marry you in style? So, Huijin also needs to be good. ”

Shang Yucheng frowned, "Jing Cheng." Now that the situation is that Ye Shen is needed as a partner, you still have to be cautious. Ye Shen is a smart person, such a trick that can't stand scrutiny, you don't want to use it against him again, you know? ”

Lu Jingcheng nodded hurriedly, "I know, I will cooperate with him well." In the future, this kind of thing will not involve you again, you can rest assured. ”

Shang Yucheng knew that her persuasion might be useless, but all she could do was persuasion.

Thinking of Ye Shen, she couldn't help but think of his injury. I don't know if his injuries have improved, I drank a lot of alcohol that night, I wonder if the wounds have been affected?

Lu Jingcheng stood up, "You don't have to go to work tomorrow, how about I go out with you for a day?" ”

Shang Yucheng was thinking about Ye Shen, and casually agreed, "Okay." ”

"Then I'm leaving." Lu Jingcheng kissed Shang Yucheng on the forehead, turned around and left.

Shang Yucheng got up and was about to go back to the room, but when he looked up, he saw the newspaper on the table that had been opened by Lu Jingcheng.

The newspaper also published the follow-up news of the assassination case of the Japanese soldiers: "The Police Department of the Ministry of Industry of the Public Concession was under pressure and offered a reward of 5,000 yuan for the arrest of the murderer."

In this way, the person who killed the Japanese soldier has not yet been caught. This thought flashed in Shang Yucheng's mind for a moment, and suddenly, Shang Yucheng seemed to have figured out something.

The murderer of the Japanese soldier escaped that night, and the next day, she found the injured Ye Shen. Could it be—he? But why did he do it?

Shang Yucheng didn't believe that Ye Shen was a person who was so reckless that he thought that killing one or two Japanese soldiers would save the country, or rather, she couldn't see that Ye Shen was a person who would care about war. There must be something she couldn't guess, what is it?