Above the stars

When Sheng Xinhuai walked out of the room, Mei Yuyin had already prepared breakfast for her.

Millet porridge, boiled eggs, and a plate of vegetables and fruits.

She knew that Sheng Xinhuai was trying to lose weight, and she wanted her to eat something nutritious, but she didn't want to ruin her weight loss plan.

If it were fried dough sticks, rice noodles or something like that, she might not even be willing to eat a bite.

She actually felt that her daughter was not fat at all, but had a plump figure and a sense of plumpness consistent with her image and temperament.

These young people these days don’t understand that women are more lovable if they have more flesh.

Dry, what does it feel like?

"Morning, Lao Mei." Sheng Xinhuai pulled up his chair and sat at the dining table, yawning widely.

"Why is your face so ugly?" Mei Yuyin looked at Sheng Xinhuai with a worried look on her face and said, "Didn't you go to bed early last night? Didn't you sleep well?"

"Well, think of something. It's okay. I'll just catch up on my sleep at noon." Sheng Xinhuai took an egg and peeled it.

"You have to balance work and rest. You don't look as energetic as before. You are lifeless all day long, like an old woman." Mei Yuyin reminded vaguely.

Ever since Tang Bandit Fenghuang left, she has been depressed all day long. She seems to be uninterested in anything and can't keep herself up.

Just drink more wine.

I'm really afraid of becoming an alcoholic like her second uncle.

Sheng Xinhuai raised his head and gave Mei Yuyin a dissatisfied look, and said, "Is there such a beautiful and sexy old lady as me?"

"The dark circles under your eyes are like those of a panda. Where is your beauty and sexiness?"

Thinking that Tang Bandit was still in the room and it was too embarrassing for him to hear these words, Sheng Xinhuai reminded him: "Mom, please keep your voice down."

"What's wrong? Are you afraid of being heard when you talk in your own home? Your house is not cheap. Isn't the sound insulation effect very good?"

"I mean, you disturbed me. I didn't sleep well at night. My head hurts. Forget it, I won't tell you. You should go back after your work. I have to go to work after I clean up."

"Going back for dinner tonight?" Mei Yuyin asked aloud.

"Is something wrong?" Sheng Xinhuai asked without raising his head as he buried himself in his rice.

"Your dad called. He said that Shen Jianping wanted to bring Shen Lewen to his house as a guest."

"Shen Jianping is visiting at home, what should I do when I go back?" Sheng Xinhuai hesitated a little, then understood the crux of the problem: "What's wrong? Are you going to go on a blind date with me?"

"It's up to you whether you agree or not. We have to meet him once and for all etiquette."

"The Sheng family, which never takes sides, is forced to sell their daughter because of Shen's prostitution?"

Snap!

Mei Yuyin slapped Sheng Xinhuai on the head and cursed angrily: "What are you talking about? I just want you to meet me. I told your father that I will not interfere with your love life. We completely respect whoever you love." your opinion.”

"Then you still want me to go back and see that Shen Lewen?"

"Even if you don't agree, it's polite to tell people properly. Do you understand politeness?"

"Why should I meet someone I don't like? It's a waste of time."

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Seeing that Mei Yuyin had been silenced by him, Sheng Xinhuai asked aloud: "Shen Jianping came to blind date his son at this time and chose to marry our Sheng family. What? Does Shen Jianping want to fight for that position for his son?"

"Who knows? Everyone says that position is reserved for Shen Xinglan. Who else can compete with him?"

"Is there something wrong with Shen Xinglan not appearing in public for a long time? So people within the Shen family are in a state of flux, and many people have come up with ideas to replace it?"

"What can go wrong with Shen Xinglan?"

"Who knows?" Sheng Xinhuai said with deep eyes, "As a representative of the young Shen family, he should have stood up at this time to win people's hearts and shock the young people, but he has been invisible from beginning to end. This is unreasonable."

"Why do you act like a conspirator? Eat quickly, the porridge is getting cold." Mei Yuyin urged.

She only likes to listen to singing songs, and she doesn't want to listen to these godly things.

Sheng Xinhuai had some concerns and buried himself in eating porridge.

——

When Tang Bandit returned to the courtyard, Lu Whisper was sitting at the table eating noodles.

A bowl of shredded pork noodles, the meat and noodles are sticky together, it really looks like the cooking skills are not very good.

"Would you like to make another bowl for you?" Tang Bandit asked.

This is his sister and her life and death partner on this trip, so naturally he should be nice to her.

"No need." Lu whispered in denial. She was not the kind of delicate girl who couldn't bear hardships, although her birth was indeed quite generous: "What's the news?"

She didn't ask where Bandit Tang went last night and why he didn't come back

Adults are responsible for their own actions.

"The whereabouts of the old man are not yet certain." Tang Bandit sat in front of Lu Whisper and watched her lower her head while eating noodles: "However, there is one thing that deserves attention."

"What happened?"

"From the beginning of the negotiation day until now, Shen Xinglan has not appeared in public."

"You mean he's injured? Or dead?"

"If he is dead, there is no reason for Mr. Shen to keep hiding the news. This kind of thing cannot be hidden."

Tang Bandi analyzed: "So, my personal opinion is that he was injured, and the injury was quite serious. He has been undergoing treatment and recuperation during this period."

Lu Whisper looked up at Tang Bandit and understood the meaning of his words: "So, who is the person who hurt him?"

"If it's someone from our side who has had contact with Shen Xinglan, everyone will know it. The old man is the only exception." Tang Bandit said loudly: "We don't know what happened in the Beast Garden. So. , the person who ties the bell must also be able to untie it.”

"You want to see Shen Xinglan?"

"This is the fastest way to find the answer to the question." Tang Bandi said.

"No." Lu whispered and refused, saying: "With your outfit, others won't be able to recognize you, and Shen Xinglan can definitely do it. As long as you see him, your identity will be exposed. At that time, it will not be so easy to leave."

Tang Bandit also knew that he and Shen Xinglan had a deep relationship, and it would be difficult for them to hide their identities when they met.

"What should we do? Is there a better way?"

"We are new here, so we should take it easy first and act according to the circumstances."

Tang Bandit nodded, but he had an idea in his mind.

——

Yanqing Street. Number 18.

Dynasties change, and the king's flag changes on the city wall.

However, this seems to have no impact on the Sheng family at all.

They were not the top family in the empire, but they were a powerful force that no one could ignore.

When Zhong Daolong was the king of the country, Sheng Jing was the finance minister and lived at No. 18 Yanqing Street.

The Shen family oversees the country behind the scenes, Sheng Jing is still the finance minister, and still lives at No. 18 Yanqing Street.

The fluent ruler of the country and the iron-clad finance minister.

This is an antique courtyard with pavilions, rockeries, pools and pavilions. It is exquisite and well-organized. Each step brings a scene, and a glance reveals the world.

In the tea room, Sheng Jing and Shen Jianping were sitting opposite each other.

Because of Shen's manipulation of power, Shen Jianping now occupies the position of deputy prime minister, helping Minister of Literature Su Zhenlie handle important government affairs.

Moreover, Su Zhenlie is getting older and his reign will be difficult to last. He is likely to be the next choice for Minister of Literature.

The head of the three prime ministers is in charge of the government affairs of a country.

It can be said that he is so powerful that almost no one can rival him.

"Brother Sheng, this place has winding paths and beautiful scenery. It's really overwhelming." Shen Jianping held a cup of hot tea and sighed softly.

"How can a small door and a small house be compared with the wonderful scenery of Luojia Mountain?" Sheng Jing said with a stern expression.

Luojia Mountain is a famous scenic spot in the empire, but the core area is occupied by the Shen family.

It can be said that it is Shen's Luojia Mountain. What the outside world can see is what the Shen family wants you to see.

Everyone knows that he is an old antique. Except when facing his own little cotton-padded jacket, few people can see his smiling face.

Therefore, he didn't care about Shengjing's attitude.

"If Brother Sheng likes it, he will definitely go to Luojia Mountain to sit there in the future. I can't guarantee anything else, but at least the Luoxue tea boiled with rootless water will not disappoint Brother Sheng."

"Easy to say." Sheng Cheng nodded.

Shen Jianping was not satisfied with this noncommittal answer. He looked at Sheng Cheng and asked, "What does Brother Sheng think of the current situation?"

Sheng Jing raised his brows slightly, looked at Shen Jianping and said, "Prime Minister Shen is in charge of the center of the empire. What is the current situation? No one can see it more clearly than you, right?"

"Being in the middle of the game, it's hard to get a glimpse of the whole situation. If Brother Sheng has a hot topic, it might make me suddenly enlightened." Shen Jianping looked directly into Sheng Jing's eyes and said aloud.

He sipped the tea carefully in the grand occasion and did not answer the conversation.

Is he testing his attitude?

——

In the garden, Sheng Xinhuai and Shen Lewen were relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

Sheng Xinhuai was impatient and walked quickly, as if he was dealing with homework.

Shen Lewen followed leisurely, but did not stay far away.

Looking at the slim figure in front of him, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Shen Lewen's mouth.

The world ranks the seven stars of March, but does not include Sheng Xinhuai in "March". It is simply a big joke.

In addition to having a better reputation and better family background than hers, where else could March be better than hers?

This is a list of beauties, not a list of family backgrounds.

Shen Lewen prefers what the nymphomaniac Jie Wencai said about her: Rhyme comes from rhyme, and fragrance comes from fragrance.

This is truly the most beautiful woman in the world.

It's a pity that she would rather 'defeat herself' than take advantage of those suitors.

"They say Miss Sheng is incapable of practicing cultivation, but I don't believe it. Her leg strength is much better than mine." Shen Lewen ridiculed.

Sheng Xinhuai slowed down, glanced at him, and said, "I've seen this garden a thousand and eight hundred times. What's the point? Let's go away quickly and go back to drink."

"Miss Sheng should know that Aunt Mei asked you to take me around the garden not just to see the flowers and plants." Shen Lewen blinked and said with a smile: "Although the Sheng family's garden is indeed a work of art. "

"Is there any other meaning?" Sheng Xinhuai glanced at Shen Lewen and deliberately pretended to be stupid.

Shen Lewen can also be regarded as a famous handsome man in Phoenix City. He is tall and has long legs, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes.

It has to be said that the Shen family's genes are indeed quite excellent.

Shen Xinglan Shen Lewen Shen Lewu Shen Leyou

Each of these Lezi generations is better than the last, and they can be regarded as the only ones in the empire.

No wonder the Shen family has been able to survive for hundreds of years, but now it has the aura of dragon around it, and it has the vague appearance of an emperor.

"Miss Sheng, you should understand the real purpose of my visit." Shen Lewen is not a hypocritical person. He has understood Sheng Xinhuai's character and knows that this is the kind of person she hates the most. "I fell in love with Miss Sheng at first sight and have admired her for many years."

"I have admired him for many years, but why have I never mentioned it to you?"

"If I ask, will Miss Sheng agree?" Shen Lewen asked.

"No." Sheng Xinhuai replied simply.

"So, I have been waiting for the best time." Shen Lewen still smiled brightly and said loudly: "It's not too late to have a good meal."

"Why do you think now is the best time?" Sheng asked curiously.

"The weather is right, the location is right, what's missing is people and people." Shen Lewen replied loudly: "Of course, people and I will work hard."

"Stop working hard. The harder you work, the more unlucky you will be." Sheng Xinhuai advised in a voice: "You should also know that I have a bad reputation as a man who likes drinking and new things. There is no need to waste time on a woman like me. body."

"Miss Sheng, if you say this, you are insulting my IQ and vision, Shen Lewen. If I don't know anything about you, how can I dare to beg my father to come to my house for marriage?"

"The outside world says that you have a bad reputation. In fact, it's because you are independent from the world and don't want to get stuck in the mud and die with them."

"As for your preference for new men, except for a previous scandal, I have never heard of any man who can actually come to you."

"Such a woman has a bad reputation. Isn't it worthy of being liked? Are there any good women in Phoenix?"

"Oh, you think highly of me." Sheng Xinhuai said with a smile, "It seems that you have done a lot of homework."

"Of course, it is due to sincerity that gold and stone will open. I hope Miss Sheng can feel my heart."

"Sorry, I can't feel it at all." Sheng Xinhuai shook his head and said, "You can't force things like feelings. If you can force it, it's not a relationship, it's a transaction."

"What a pity." Shen Lewen shrugged his shoulders and said very discouraged.

"However, I do have some doubts in my heart." Sheng Xinhuai said aloud.

"Oh? What doubts does Miss Sheng have in her heart? I will definitely tell you everything I know."

"You just said that now is the right time and the right place. All we need is harmony. You should know what it means if I really agree to your marriage with the Sheng family."

"Ms. Sheng, do you mean that the marriage between our two families will make others unhappy?"

"Uncle Shen is the deputy prime minister of the empire and controls most of the military affairs. My father is the finance minister of the empire and controls the country's money bag. If our two families get married, what do you want other people to think?"

"Miss Sheng mainly wants to say what Shen Xinglan thinks, right?"

"Indeed." Sheng Xinhuai did not deny it and said aloud: "His grandfather controls a country's military. If our two families come together, where will Shen Xinglan be placed? Will Shen Wuxiang give up?"

"In the past, I would have never had such an idea. However, today is different from the past. Others have taken action. If we don't take any action, we will fall behind others."

Sheng Xinhuai was slightly moved, but he pretended to have an incomprehensible look on his face: "What do you mean?"