A Stern Mistress from the Ancient Past Becomes the Cannon-Fodder in a Wealthy Family

Chapter 157: Helping Each Other

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Yuan Shu pointed out Shi Xiao’s motive for doing these things today. “1 know that you brought me around the company building to test my reaction. 1 can tell you clearly that I’m not interested in these things. Moreover, 1 can guarantee that 1 won’t enter this building again in the future, so no matter what you plan to do next, you don’t have to do it. I’ll go home directly after 1 chat with you.”

Shi Xiao had to admit that Yuan Shu was much smarter than he had imagined. She was no longer comparable to the previous Yuan Shu. He actually wanted to hear Yuan Shu’s condition.

Shi Xiao nodded slightly. Then, he placed his elbows on the knees of his legs and crossed his hands while revealing an attentive look. “Continue.”

“I know that you asked Zhao Mian to help me with Yushu Buyi, and you also asked the Shi Corporation to help me deal with Xu Lang. I have to thank you for this. However, I also know the purpose of your actions. You didn’t want them to use me as a breakthrough point and affect the company during your absence. This shows that we are still useful to each other.”

Shi Xiao agreed and didn’t interrupt Yuan Shu.

“I also know that you have concerns about me. You think I’m very different from before, like a completely different person.”

Shi Xiao didn’t expect Yuan Shu to be so sensitive to people’s emotions. Shi Xiao was just suspicious, but she guessed it even before Zhao Cheng said anything. This made Shi Xiao even more curious.

Shi Xiao couldn’t help but praise, “You’re very smart and observant.”

Yuan Shu smiled and said, “Thank you for your praise, but 1 can’t explain this to you. I can only say that I’m Yuan Shu. One day, I suddenly thought it through and didn’t want to waste time like before. Instead, 1 went to do something meaningful, so there was a sudden change in my personality. I hope that you can stop probing about this matter.”

Yuan Shu was honest and didn’t beat around the bush, so Shi Xiao didn’t beat around the bush either and readily agreed, “Sure.”

Yuan Shu continued, “To the public, we’re husband and wife, so 1’11 naturally attend some necessary social events, and I definitely won’t do anything contrary to my status. However, we’re just business partners. I think there’s no need for what happened last night to happen again, because 1 know very well that you don’t have any feelings for me. There’s no need for the two of us to pretend.”

The reason Shi Xiao married Yuan Shu was because Yuan Shu fell in love with him at first sight and there was even a one-night stand, so Shi Xiao had no choice but to agree.

Shi Xiao didn’t expect her to reveal this matter so calmly at this moment, so Shi Xiao was impressed.

Shi Xiao couldn’t help but let out a hearty laugh. As if he wanted to make a fool of Yuan Shu, he mentioned, “If I remember correctly, you were the one who pestered me back then, right?”

Yuan Shu’s expression didn’t change at all. “Things are different now. Feelings are temporary. Three months is enough to wear down my passion. Everyone makes mistakes, so this isn’t an embarrassing thing.”

Seeing how calm Yuan Shu was during the entire conversation, Shi Xiao wanted to tease her, but after hearing her words, he seemed to be the petty person instead and was momentarily embarrassed.

Shi Xiao rubbed the tip of his nose with his index finger and didn’t continue this topic. Instead, he asked, “You’ve said so much about me. Why don’t you tell me what value you can bring me?”

Yuan Shu chuckled, but she didn’t reveal any disdain at all. It was just as she had expected.

As expected, businessmen valued benefits. In negotiations, what was most important was what they could obtain. If Yuan Shu wanted to live a carefree life like before Shi Xiao returned, she naturally had to contribute when necessary.

There was no doubt about this..