I Want a Lifetime with You
Chapter 246

Fu Chengyan and Shi Nuan spotted Lin Shen, too. A woman was clinging onto him as they made their way over.

"Mr. Fu, what brings you here today?" Lin Shen swept his gaze across the ring on Shi Nuan's finger before nodding. "By the way, you got married without telling anyone. You didn't even throw a banquet to announce it. Are you only buying a ring today?"

Lin Shen gazed at the ring on Shi Nuan's hand, which was obviously a cheap and simple ring. "Mr. Fu, are you short on funds? Why didn't you buy a nicer ring for her?" Lin Shen shot a look at the salesperson deliberately.

The salesperson paled visibly at his words. The other salespeople exchanged glances after hearing what Lin Shen said.

None of them knew Fu Chengyan, but after observing how Lin Shen treated Fu Chengyan, they were sure Fu Chengyan was someone influential.

Fu Chengyan arched his brows and shot Lin Shen a look. Before he could say anything, Shi Nuan spoke up. "I think a simple design suits me well. We are the ones getting married. It's the thought that matters." Shi Nuan examined the ring before shaking her head. "Anyway, we have been married for a long time, so it doesn't matter at all. It's late, let's go home."

A smile lit up Fu Chengyan's face. "Okay!" He turned to Lin Shen. "Mr. Lin, Ms. Zhou, take your time."

Fu Chengyan returned the ring to its original spot, then took Shi Nuan's hand before turning to walk out. Lin Shen's fiancée, Zhou Qian, spoke up. "Mr. Fu, why are you in a hurry to leave? I haven't been introduced to your wife yet."

Zhou Qian was a smart woman who was great at reading social situations. She had guessed Shi Nuan's identity from their conversation. Previously, she didn't have time to attend Pei Jingxiu's event and missed the opportunity to meet Shi Nuan.

"Mrs. Fu, hello. I'm Lin Shen's fiancée, Zhou Qian."

Since Zhou Qian had stretched her hand out in greeting, Shi Nuan took her hand politely. "Hello, Ms. Zhou. I am Shi Nuan."

"What a coincidence, meeting you here. Shall we go for tea?"

"No need, it's late." Fu Chengyan glanced at his watch and gave Lin Shen a curt nod. "We'll meet up next time."

"Sure!" Lin Shen didn't insist, since Fu Chengyan seemed unwilling. "Next time, invite us to your wedding!"

"Of course." Fu Chengyan nodded slightly and left with Shi Nuan's hand in his. After Fu Chengyan left, Lin Shen's face immediately fell. "Ask your manager to come see me." "M-Manager? Who are you? Our manager isn't here." One salesperson stammered upon feeling Lin Shen's oppressive aura. "Our manager isn't here."

"He isn't here? Good. Tell him everyone here, including him, is fired! I want you to disappear from my sight today!" Lin Shen demanded furiously. Zhou Qian sensed his anger and asked, "What's wrong? Why did you suddenly get angry? Are you afraid that you've offended Fu Chengyan?" "What do you think?"

Lin Shen was certain the problem wasn't Fu Chengyan. It was Shi Nuan. Although Fu Chengyan seemed to call the shots and he garnered respect wherever he went, it was obvious that he had come today because Shi Nuan wanted to.

But these ignorant salespersons had looked down on Shi Nuan and angered Fu Chengyan.

Shi Nuan seemed simple-minded, but she was the hardest to please. She was not one to be impressed by materialistic treasures and had no desires or wants, so it would be difficult to please her. "Don't worry. Maybe you're overreacting."

"Can't you see? Fu Chengyan agreed to everything Shi Nuan said." Lin Shen turned and glanced at everyone with a grim expression on his face. "Where is he?"

"Mr. Lin? Why are you here? What's wrong?"

The manager rushed in while they were talking. Truth was, he had been in the store all the while, but had remained hidden because the situation seemed unfavorable for him. Now that he saw Lin Shen's stormy expression, he knew he was in deep trouble.

"What's wrong'? Why did we hire you? To chase customers away?" Lin Shen shot a sharp look at the manager, who was already wiping his sweat off with a handkerchief. The manager replied cautiously, "Mr. Lin, I don't get what you mean. Of course, we wouldn't chase our customers away. Was it all a misunderstanding?" The manager pointed at one salesperson. "You! Come, tell me what had happened. Why is Mr. Lin upset?"

"Sir, I have nothing to do with it. It was her fault!" The salesperson who was mentioned immediately pointed at the woman who had served Shi Nuan. "It was all her fault. She was certain the young couple couldn't afford to buy the ring, so she ignored them. Sir, this has nothing to do with us."

"Really? So it's your doing?" The manager glared at the salesperson in question. "Didn't you pay attention during our training? The customer is king. Even if they can't afford it, you should serve them well." Lin Shen quirked a brow. "Enough. It's too late to discipline them now," he continued impatiently, "Fire her at once. Although the others didn't play a role, they watched the whole thing happen without interfering at all. One month's pay will be deducted. As for you, you didn't supervise them well. Three months' pay will be deducted."

The man harrumphed coldly after announcing that. "Tomorrow, go receive training at the headquarters."

After Shi Nuan and Fu Chengyan left the shop, Shi Nuan couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Was it a bad idea to do that to Mr. Lin?"

Actually, they didn't go to Shengyuan's shopping mall because they were afraid people might recognize them. Besides Shengyuan's shopping mall, the only shopping mall nearby was Lin Group's shopping mall.

Lin Shen own the shopping mall, and as luck would have it, they bumped into him.

Fu Chengyan merely frowned. "Do you really like that ring?"

Shi Nuan shook her head. "Actually, we don't have to get a ring. We didn't get one when we got married, right? If I put on a ring, others would ask if I got married. That would be a hassle."

"But we're already married. It doesn't seem right if you don't have a ring on," Fu Chengyan caressed her hand. “You're my wife!"

"I know. Fine, should we continue our shopping spree the next time?" Shi Nuan laughed, "We're not in a hurry. Let's go. It's winter, and I'm freezing." Shi Nuan giggled as she grabbed Fu Chengyan's hand before running out.

Both of them ran out of the mall and belatedly realized that night had befallen. The street lamps were already lit up.

Shi Nuan slowed down and swung her hand that was laced together with Fu Chengyan's. They seemed like a pair of childish kids. Fu Chengyan lowered his head to gaze at Shi Nuan, who was beaming happily like a kid.

Three days after Shengyuan's annual meeting, rumors about Fu Chengyan and Shi Wei started circulating.

An intimate photo showing both Fu Chengyan and Shi Wei at the annual meeting was enlarged and published on the cover headlines. Shi Wei was considered a popular celebrity. She hadn't quite reached the top tier, but everyone had high expectations for her. But after her scandals blew up a while ago, the industry gave up on her.

When everyone thought Shi Wei was done for, Fu Chengyan's Xinhuang signed her on and gave her a few good roles to act in. Hence, everyone thought Xinhuang saw her potential and wanted to make Shi Wei popular. But now, people started guessing that Shi Wei might have something to do with Fu Chengyan, otherwise the man wouldn't have saved the damsel in distress.

Early morning, there were already reporters who started calling Xinhuang to clarify the rumors. However, no matter how hard they tried, no one in Xinhuang answered the phone. Meanwhile, Shi Wei received Guan Jing's call in the morning. "Shi Wei, go read today's news right now."

"What's wrong?" Shi Wei had taken a leave for the past two days as the annual meeting was too tiring for her. After getting what she wanted from the annual meeting, she came back and told Fu Xicheng the good news-she had successfully established a connection with Fu Chengyan. As long as she became close to Fu Chengyan, Fucheng would get to collaborate with Shengyuan.

Fu Xicheng's parents agreed to what Shi Wei did. They thought she did a good job. So, with their support, Shi Wei and Fu Xicheng went on a trip.

Shi Wei had just woken up. Last night, Fu Xicheng was energetic and had rendered her exhausted.

She thought Guan Jing was delivering the good news. "Today's news? About what? Is it about me getting endorsed by St. Dee?"

Fu Xicheng sat up in the bed after hearing Shi Wei on the phone. He glanced at Shi Wei before wrapping his arms around her waist. “It's early. Who's on the phone?"

"Shh, it's nothing. Guan Jing called to ask me to read the news. It might be about my endorsement. Can you search it up?" Shi Wei asked and handed Fu Xicheng his phone, which was on the bedside table. "It should be available on the forum. Help me replace it."She told Guan Jing, "Okay, I am going to read it now. Let's talk later."

"Shi Wei, how can you be in the mood to laugh? You're in deep trouble," Guan Jing couldn't hold herself back and reprimanded Shi Wei, "Read the news carefully."

"What?" Shi Wei was stunned and turned to Fu Xicheng. Her husband was indeed livid as he flung his phone at her. "Shi Wei, is this how you establish a connection with Fu Chengyan? Well, what a great connection you have here!"

His phone hit Shi Wei right on her chest, and she winced in pain. The woman was bewildered. "Xicheng, what are you talking about? How could I..." She picked up the phone, and her face became ashen upon seeing the photos. "T-This is impossible. I..."