Taking advantage of the cool weather in the morning, Shang Yucheng tidied up the garden, and as soon as he washed his hands, he heard a knock on the door.

Shang Yucheng was wearing plain clothes and pants for doing chores, and his hair was neatly tied with two ponytails, which was obviously not suitable for the dress of a visitor. She hesitated, but went over and opened the door.

Gao Cangyue outside the door was slightly stunned when she saw Shang Yucheng, and quickly smiled, "Hello Miss Shang." I'm Takakura Tsuki, do you remember me? ”

Shang Yucheng recognized her and smiled generously, "Of course, Miss Takakura, please come in." ”

Gao Cangyue said with a smile as she walked in, "I asked Dean Chen about Miss Shang's address, and I came to visit. If you are presumptuous, please forgive Miss Shang. ”

Shang Yucheng led her to the living room, "Miss Takakura is too polite, please take a seat." ”

Gao Cangyue thought that Shang Yucheng was going to change her clothes first, but when she saw her sitting down calmly, she had to smile and say, "Didn't you bother Miss Shang?" ”

Shang Yucheng picked up the kettle on the table, poured a glass of water and handed it to Takakura Yue, and smiled when he heard her words, "Of course not." Miss Takakura is always welcome to visit the Humble House. She smiled, "Miss Takakura doesn't know, I've been away from Shanghai for a few years, and many of my friends don't have much contact with. If Miss Takakura came often, wouldn't it be more lively? ”

Takakura Yue was very happy when she heard this, "I have always been very interested in Miss Shang's research on Oriental art, and I have always wanted to consult with Miss Shang. ”

Shang Yucheng smiled, "Of course." But I can't talk about asking for advice, just come to communicate often. ”

"Hmm." Gao Cangyue nodded at the corner of her eyes, and looked up, "Miss Shang's house is really beautiful, such a big viewing window—no wonder the garden outside has to be taken care of so carefully, is it arranged by Miss Shang?" ”

Shang Yucheng shook his head, "I've only moved here a short time ago, and this house is probably still the same." ”

Takakura Yue suddenly said, "No wonder this is a unified Chinese style." Miss Shang has been abroad for many years, and she must have the habit of going abroad. ”

Shang Yucheng nodded in agreement. But in my heart, I was thinking about the girl Takakura Tsuki. However, after meeting once, although they made an appointment to visit each other, Shang Yucheng only said casually when he was entertaining, but Gao Cangyue really came - is she not understanding human feelings, or is there another purpose?

Takakura Yue looked at Shang Yucheng, "Actually, I came to Miss Shang today because I wanted Miss Shang's help with something-" She saw that Shang Yucheng had no intention of objecting, so she continued, "Miss Shang already knows that my father is Japanese. I grew up in my mother's house in Tohoku. During the war, many of the family's precious antique collections were lost, leaving only some written records and photographs. I put together these materials in my grandfather's last wish, so that they can be passed on in the family. ”

Takakura Yue took out a thick stack of manuscripts from her bag, "It's just that my artistic attainments are too shallow, I'm afraid there are many mistakes and shortcomings, I want to trouble Miss Shang to supplement and proofread it for me, I don't know if it's okay?" ”

Shang Yucheng looked at the things in her hand and said with a smile, "Thanks to Miss Takakura for looking down on me like this, it's just that my research is biased towards theory, and I'm afraid this kind of thing won't help much." ”

Gao Cangyue hurriedly said, "Since I asked Miss Shang for help, naturally because Miss Shang can do it, Miss Shang might as well take a look first, how about it?" It's a help to me, but it's also a contribution to the art world, isn't it the best of both worlds? She paused and continued, "If Miss Shang is willing to help—my mother and I are willing to donate money to build an orphanage to take in war orphans." What does Miss Shang think? ”

When Shang Yucheng heard this, he couldn't help but look up at Gao Cangyue opposite.

Takakura Yue looked at Shang Yucheng with sincerity, waiting for her answer.

Shang Yucheng thought for a moment and smiled slightly, "Since Miss Takakura said so, I have no choice but to be respectful and obey." If it can really help, I ask Miss Takakura to fulfill her promise. ”

Takakura seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, "That's nature. ”

After chatting for a while, Takakura got up to say goodbye. Shang Yucheng sent her outside the door before saying goodbye to her with a smile.

Seeing Gao Cangyue's figure disappear at the intersection, the smile on Shang Yucheng's face slowly disappeared.

If Takakura wanted Shang Yucheng to proofread the manuscript, her visit and communication, although it seemed a little proactive, was not surprising. But it's only been a few months since he returned to Shanghai, and he doesn't have an active social relationship on weekdays, so how did Gao Cangyue know that he often went to the orphanage?

A question quietly planted in Shang Yucheng's heart, and she thought as she turned around and prepared to close the door.

"Miss Shang's kung fu that no one has in her eyes is really like a mastery!"

Hearing this, Shang Yucheng turned around.

Ye Shen was wearing a beige plaid suit, leaning on the car in a chic manner, looking at Shang Yucheng with a smile.

Shang Yucheng frowned slightly, "Mr. Ye—why are you here?"

Ye Shen looked at Shang Yucheng and walked over with a smile, "As soon as I arrived, I saw Miss Shang going out to see off guests, so I had to wait on the side." He looked her up and down, and said, "Miss Shang's dress looks even more beautiful." ”

Shang Yucheng was no longer surprised by his explicit jokes, and he smiled and said, "The Lu family is next door." With that, she turned to leave.

"Wait." Ye Shen called out to her.

Shang Yucheng turned around, "Is there anything else Mr. Ye has to do?" ”

Ye Shen smiled evilly, raised his feet and walked towards her house.

Shang Yucheng hurriedly stopped him, "What are you doing?" ”

Ye Shen stood up and looked at Shang Yucheng with an innocent expression, "What, Miss Shang wants to stand at the door and talk?" ”

Shang Yucheng held back the anger in his heart, "Mr. Ye, please." ”

Ye Shen walked in with a smile.

Shang Yucheng entered the door and walked to the table, took the manuscript and the cup left by Gao Cangyue, and then came over and sat in front of Ye Shen again.

When Ye Shen entered the door, he saw the pile of manuscripts on the table, he frowned, and did not speak. Seeing that Shang Yucheng didn't mean to entertain her for tea, he poured a glass of water by himself, and then said casually, "That young lady is very eye-catching, is she Miss Shang's friend?" ”

Shang Yucheng shook his head, "Miss Takakura Yue is a friend of a college colleague, and she came today to ask me to do her a favor. If Mr. Ye is interested in her, you can ask Mr. Chen Enfang to introduce you to her. ”

Ye Shen smiled, "I'm just chatting, isn't this okay?" Miss Shang, don't forget, you owe me a favor. ”

Shang Yucheng also smiled faintly, "It is precisely because of this that I helped Mr. Ye think of a way." If it is someone else, why say the name of Mr. Chan Yan Fong? ”

Ye Shen nodded, and said seriously, "It's that I didn't see Miss Shang's kindness." Then I have to thank you. ”

Shang Yucheng didn't speak.

Ye Shen took a sip of water and changed the topic, "That's right." Why haven't you seen that Inspector Shu these days? ”

Shang Yucheng glanced up at him, "You should ask Mr. Shu about this, how do I know?" ”

Ye Shen sighed slightly, "Miss Shang, don't say dark words in front of the Ming people. You and I both know that Mr. Shu is doing things for you, how can you not know his whereabouts? ”

Shang Yucheng smiled without changing his face, "Mr. Ye's words are not right. Mr. Shu runs a detective agency, and even if I ask him to do things for me, that's all. There is no need for Mr. Shu to report his whereabouts to me, and there is no need for me to ask. ”

Ye Shen looked at Shang Yucheng's expression, and was even more sure that Shu Qiang's departure was arranged by Shang Yucheng. Just, why? He looked at Shang Yucheng's smiling face, but he couldn't see anything.

"Now that it is an eventful autumn, Mr. Shu suddenly disappeared, isn't Miss Shang in a hurry?" Ye Shen reached out and took out a cigarette and paused, but did not light the fire.

Shang Yucheng shook his head, "As I just said, Mr. Shu's actions have nothing to do with me. ”

"With Inspector Shu's character, he won't leave you alone in Shanghai at this time, unless—" He raised his eyes to look at Shang Yucheng, "You have something very important for him to do." ”

Shang Yucheng looked at Ye Shen calmly, "Oh, what is that?" ”

Ye Shen frowned slightly, "I don't know. ”

Shang Yucheng smiled, "Mr. Ye, no matter what kind of close relationship you suspect I have with Mr. Shu, you can't say these things without evidence. Besides, I can't afford to care about me like this. ”

Ye Shen did not speak.

After speaking, Shang Yucheng stood up, "Mr. Ye is busy with affairs, so I won't keep you." ”

Ye Shen saw Shang Yucheng's resolute expression, so he had no choice but to stand up.

"That's right—" Shang Yucheng added, "If it's convenient for Mr. Ye, take the gentleman outside with you." The weather was getting cooler, and the gentleman would not come in to keep warm—frostbite was not good. ”

Ye Shen looked at Shang Yucheng, although she said yes, but from her eyes, she could see that she was not sure that that person was the person sent by Ye Shen. She was testing him.

"Miss Shang is too suspicious. Although I am full of curiosity about Miss Shang, I still can't do anything about sending someone to spy on Miss Shang. Presumably Miss Shang also knows that our Ye family is very busy with business now, and there is no extra manpower to do some unnecessary things. Ye Shen smiled, "If there is someone around Miss Shang who is looking for something to do, remember to recommend it to me." ”

Shang Yucheng didn't expect Ye Shen to solve her doubts, seeing that his tone was so tight, he smiled perfunctorily, "Definitely." ”

After speaking, she made a gesture of sending off guests.

Ye Shen was not annoyed, and walked out with a gentlemanly smile.

Without hearing the expected sound of the door closing, Shang Yucheng couldn't help but walk to the door of the living room, Fang was about to look out, but heard a very familiar voice.

"Sure enough, it's you, Brother Ye."

Hearing Lu Jingcheng's voice, Shang Yucheng couldn't help frowning, and quickened his pace to walk outside the courtyard.

"I recognize your car - you're looking for Yucheng?" Lu Jingcheng asked with some confusion.

"Yes. I have something I want to ask Miss Shang for help. ”

Shang Yucheng walked to the side and heard Ye Shen explaining to Lu Jingcheng, he knew the current affairs very well and smiled and did not speak. Although Fang Cai and Ye Shen were-for-tat, they had to cooperate with him at this moment, so as not to suspect Lu Jingcheng of anything.

"Companies need to translate some confidential documents – they always need reliable and competent people." Ye Shen glanced at Shang Yucheng with a smile. "Miss Shang is a top student in the United States, so I want to ask Miss Shang for help."

"Oh?" Lu Jingcheng looked at Shang Yucheng busily, "I wonder if Yucheng has any time to do?" ”

Shang Yucheng knew that Brother Lu Jingcheng had been working Ye Shen recently, and wanted to reach a cooperation with the Ye family as soon as possible. Hearing Ye Shen's excuse, she couldn't help but curse a despicable sentence.

"I'll have to discuss this with you." Shang Yucheng said with a smile, "What's more, I'm afraid that I won't do well and delay Mr. Ye's business." ”

"How so? I have a lot of confidence in Miss Shang! Ye Shen smiled, "I can still trust Jing Cheng's vision." He turned his eyes to look at Lu Jingcheng, "This matter has given me a headache for several days, if Miss Shang is willing to help the Ye family with this, the Ye family will definitely repay this favor." ”

Listening to Ye Shen's words, Shang Yucheng knew that this matter might not be able to be shirked. And what bothered her even more was that the so-called translation was just a disguise, and what was the purpose of Ye Shen's desire to get close to her - she didn't know anything.

In Lu Jingcheng's expectant gaze, Shang Yucheng could only agree to Ye Shen's request, "Since that's the case, I'll give it a try." ”

Lu Jingcheng didn't expect that there would suddenly be such an opportunity to please Ye Shen, and when he saw Shang Yucheng agree, he was even more overjoyed, "It's rare that Brother Ye comes over, how about going to the house for dinner today, Yucheng-" He looked Shang Yucheng up and down, saw her dress, and said, "You change your clothes, let's go to the house for dinner." ”

Of course, he was referring to the Lu family, but Shang Yucheng was not in the mood to have dinner at the moment.

Without waiting for Shang Yucheng to refuse, Ye Shen spoke first, "There are still some things today, how about I invite the two of you another day?" Thank you Miss Shang for your help. ”

Facing Ye Shen's smiling face, Shang Yucheng had no choice but to say, "Mr. Ye doesn't have to be polite. ”

"It should." Ye Shen walked down the steps, "Two of you stay." ”

Watching Ye Shen's car drive away, Lu Jingcheng smiled and said, "Yucheng, you have made a great contribution." Now that Ye Shen owes us a favor, he will definitely give in to the matter of cooperation. He took Shang Yucheng's hand, "Thank you Yucheng." ”

Shang Yucheng smiled reluctantly, "You and I still say this." With that, he turned and walked home.

Lu Jingcheng knew that Shang Yucheng was not willing to get involved in these business matters, and he was not very happy to see him, so he didn't think much about it, and the next day he specially bought two very exquisite and valuable jewelry from the Leng family's gold jewelry store and gave them to Shang Yucheng.

Shang Yucheng didn't want to have anything to do with Ye Shen from the bottom of his heart. Ye Shen is too shrewd and cunning, and the Ye family is too powerful. What's even worse is that she doesn't seem to know anything about Ye Shen. She couldn't understand his position, couldn't read his thoughts, and couldn't even understand his most superficial preferences.

Such a person, she sincerely hopes that it will not be her enemy.