Chapter 132 - The choice under the moon, her figure

When Ning Suixiang was about to dial the number that determined her fate and wanted to decline the engagement with the Xia family to the chairman of the Si Group, the wheel of fate quietly turned. At Xia Zhuozhuo's welcoming banquet, Si Shenxing's words were like spring rain, quietly moistening the heart that was about to freeze. So, the call was never made after all, and Chairman Si's inquiry followed. Chairman Si had preset countless scenarios in his mind, but he never expected his son to nod so easily. He thought that he would have to use all his words, even at the expense of the family's important responsibilities and the continuation of bloodline, to convince this stubborn son. However, Si Shenxing's answer was simple and firm: "Miss Xia Qi, I think it's very good." On the other end of the phone, Chairman Si was stunned, and the prepared words were like a thorn in his throat, and he was speechless for a while. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke, with a hint of disbelief in his voice: "You...you have met her?" "We are close friends." Si Shenxing's answer was brief but powerful, like a heavy hammer, hitting the drumbeat in Chairman Si's heart. Although he was surprised, he was also relieved. A smile finally bloomed on his slightly pale face, like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm and precious. "In this case, I am very relieved. When is the right time for engagement?" Chairman Si's tone was full of expectation. "Maybe the end of the year will be more appropriate. I am busy with affairs recently." Si Shenxing's answer seemed calm, but it hid unknown waves. He did not mention Xia Zhuozhuo's indifference to him, just because he knew that this was not the point. Chairman Si frowned slightly upon hearing this, but he did not say anything more. He only sighed softly, "Let's do it at the end of the year, but don't delay it too long." After a moment of silence, Si Shenxing finally asked the question in his heart: "Father, the Xia family is no longer as glorious as it used to be. Why do you..." Chairman Si coughed lightly, motioned the servants in the room to leave, and then slowly said, "Xia Yunhai has a close relationship with the Dang family." Si Shenxing's mind suddenly became clear after hearing this. The Chinese mainland is in a state of flux, with two major forces surging undercurrents, the Dang family and the Dou family each occupying one side. Chairman Si's choice is undoubtedly a gamble on the Dang family. And the Xia family is the invisible pillar behind the Dang family. Once the Dang family wins, the Xia family will surely regain its glory, and the future of the Si family will be brighter as a result. "You must not neglect the Dou family either. You must do enough work on the surface and don't offend them easily." Chairman Si's exhortation is like an experienced chess player with a far-reaching layout. Si Shenxing nodded in agreement, but he already understood in his heart. In this game of power, no party should be offended easily. Only by maintaining neutrality can one be invincible. After hanging up the phone, Si Shenxing stared out the window. It was raining and the maple leaves were flying. The relationship between the Xia family and the Dang family was like a flash of lightning, breaking through the fog in his heart. Did the Dang family deliberately do this to paralyze the opponent? He didn't know, but it was not difficult to guess. Lighting a cigarette, Si Shenxing's thoughts were like smoke. His feelings for Xia Zhuozhuo were pure and sincere, without any impurities. However, this phone call made him feel an inexplicable guilt. He seemed to have accidentally dragged her into a vortex of power. After a long time, Si Shenxing finally stood up and pushed the door out with a firm step. A Mai came up and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Si Shenxing: "The result, I'll see it myself." The computer room was empty, with only the faint light of the screen flickering in the dark. Si Shenxing took a deep breath, his heartbeat was like a drum, but he was determined. He was afraid of the result he would see, but he was eager to confirm it. Was that woman Xia Zhuozhuo? He clicked the mouse, and the screen expanded. In the ultra-high-definition picture quality, the girl's figure was clearly visible. Her body was shaking, and she was obviously exhausted. In a flash, the girl's face came into view, like a carefully carved work of art, delicate and vivid. Her eyebrows were slender, with a classical charm, but they perfectly matched her temperament, dignified and smart. Those eyes seemed to contain endless souls, flashing like cat eyes, smart and deep. The small face, even in weakness, revealed a stunning and fragile beauty that made people unforgettable at first sight. If it wasn't Xia Zhuozhuo, who else could it be? Si Shenxing's heartbeat accelerated, and all his uneasiness and anxiety disappeared at this moment. He seemed to have found the answer in his heart, that determination, like a rock, unshakable. Even if Xia Zhuozhuo pushed him away, so what? His steps were steady, like his legs honed in the gym. No matter how far, he could catch up. An unprecedented courage and determination surged in his heart. As he turned around, Si Shenxing smiled at Ama: "Everyone has worked hard these days. When the typhoon is over, you can take them to relax." Ama was delighted when he heard this. He knew that this was a sign that Si Shenxing was in a good mood. He smiled and agreed, and he was more convinced that Miss Xia would become the young lady of the Si family sooner or later. In the computer room, the screen was still on, and the girl in the picture seemed to be telling her story. And Si Shenxing was ready to write this unfinished chapter with her. No matter what the road ahead was, he would walk side by side with her until the end of the world. "In addition," Si Shenxing opened his mouth again, his voice steady and powerful, "Tell someone to go to the gym to clean it up thoroughly. I intend to train my legs today." Amai heard this, a subtle flash in his eyes, but he just shook his head quickly, as if to get rid of the inappropriate idea in his mind. "Yes, Master." He responded, but secretly wondered in his heart: Master is so eager to strengthen the strength of his lower limbs, could it be that he has already made up his mind about his feelings for Miss Xia? After all, in the secular cognition, strong legs are often closely related to some indescribable "ability". But Amai knew that these thoughts were just his personal fantasies, and the master's mind has always been unfathomable. "Is there anything wrong?" Si Shenxing keenly caught the strangeness in Amai's expression and asked lightly. "No problem, Master." Amai bowed quickly and left the room. But in his heart, he secretly decided to act more cautiously so as not to anger this unpredictable master. As he walked, he ordered his men: "Go, clean up the gym, and make sure the young master is satisfied." At the same time, on the other side of the city, Xia Zhuozhuo was sitting quietly by the window, holding a piece of paper tightly in her hand. It was the key information that Guzi had collected for her. On the paper, a strange name appeared on the paper-Dou Sili. This name sounds gentle, but the owner behind it is a villain who caused an accident after drinking. However, what really makes Xia Zhuozhuo feel difficult is not the villain himself, but the family behind him-the Dou family. The Dou family, a name that is as famous as thunder in the land of China, is powerful enough to compete with the Dang family. And Xia Zhuozhuo's father, Xia Huaicheng, accidentally offended someone from the Dou family. No wonder he has had a bumpy career in recent years and has hit a wall everywhere. Now it is fortunate that Huaicheng can save his life. After all, with the means of the Dou family, it is easy to put someone to death. Xia Zhuozhuo sighed softly, with determination and wisdom flashing in her eyes. She knew that confronting a giant like the Dou family head-on was like hitting a rock with an egg. Therefore, she had to outsmart, not recklessly. She quickly called Guzai, her voice calm and decisive: "Guzai, I need you to check one more person, the family of the girl who was hit and killed by Dou Sili." "Understood, Miss Xia." Guzai's voice came through the phone line, brief and powerful. Not long after, Guzai sent a message. The girl's surname was Fang, she was born in a poor family, and her family was ordinary. Xia Zhuozhuo found a person who could be used from the information collected by Guzai - Fang Ziang, the girl's cousin. This person had a bad record, eating, drinking, whoring and gambling, and even caused his family to be displaced because of drug addiction. Xia Zhuozhuo secretly calculated in her heart that perhaps this person was the key to breaking the deadlock. She called Guzai again and deployed her plan in detail. Guzi heard this and agreed without hesitation, promising to get things done in the shortest possible time. It was raining heavily that day, but the wind had weakened. Fang Ziang was drunk in a dim bar, and when he was about to stagger away, he was blocked by two loan sharks. "When will you pay us back? If you don't, don't blame us for being rude!" One of the creditors threatened viciously. Fang Ziang was so scared that he trembled all over, his knees softened, and he knelt on the ground. In the eyes of people like him, dignity has long been swallowed up by money and desire. "Three days, give me another three days, I will definitely collect the money and pay you back!" He begged in a trembling voice. The creditors smiled at each other, with a sly look in their eyes. "Okay, I'll give you another three days. But if you dare to play tricks on us, don't blame us for being ruthless!" After that, they left. Fang Ziang slumped on the ground, gasping for breath. On the way home, his mind was full of thoughts about how to raise money. He squandered the high-interest loan of 100,000 yuan on the gambling table in one night. He knew that his family was extremely disappointed in him and would definitely not give him any more money. What's more, his family was already heavily in debt, so where would they have any extra money? Just then, a quarrel interrupted his thoughts. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw two people arguing fiercely. "Why don't you call the police? He hit us while driving drunk!" One of them shouted angrily. The other sneered: "You are stupid! Calling the police will only send him to jail, and we will get nothing. But if we don't call the police, he will obediently send the money tomorrow." Fang Ziang's heart suddenly moved when he heard this. He seemed to see a shortcut out of the predicament, a road full of temptation but full of dangers. He secretly vowed that no matter what, he would seize this opportunity to give himself a new life.