Happy Spring

Chapter 20 The Past Emerges

When Shen Dang received a call from Shang Yingci, he was reciting obscure classical Chinese.

He was admitted to Qingcheng No. [-] Middle School by relying on his breakthrough in the Mathematical Olympiad competition. His Chinese foundation is very weak, which is the biggest shortcoming in all subjects.

He threw the book on the table casually, connected the phone, and heard Shang Yingci say, "Let's meet."

The coldness between Shen Dang's eyebrows and eyes instantly condensed into frost, chilling the coldness.

Smiling back in anger, he twitched the corners of his lips, "Where will we meet?"

"The old place." Shang Ying said.

Ten years ago, Qingcheng was not as prosperous as it is today.There are a few courtyard houses located in the center of the city, and when you open the windows, you can see the majestic government buildings.

That was the former aristocratic family compound, and the people who lived there were all the people with the deepest heritage and wealth.

But now, it has become Shang's shopping mall.

A 10-minute drive from the shopping center is the Jiangnan Hotel, which is located in a quiet spring in a bamboo forest.

This is the most stylish hotel in Qingcheng, and the people who come and go in and out on weekdays are either rich or expensive.

Usually, it is necessary to book in advance.

But Shang Yingci's status is special, he just asked his secretary to make a call, and someone waited at the door tremblingly.

In the private box, Shang Yingci sat down, in front of the table was an artificial landscape of jade carvings, with gurgling water flowing beside his ears, and the sound of the piano could be heard far away.

"Master, what do you want to use?" The waiter was a graceful woman with a soft and charming voice, very touching.

Shang Ying said no, then fell silent, looking at the Chinese-style decorated room.

Jiangnan Hotel was founded by Shang Junming and Shen Dang's father when he was young, and it is one of the countless properties of the Shang family.

Shang Yingci seldom comes here on weekdays, the interior decoration of the store is completely new, it is no longer the simple and elegant appearance in memory.

The screen is painted with landscape paintings, and the partition door can be vaguely seen being pushed open.

Shang Yingci raised his eyes and saw Shen Dang standing at the door, the color between his brows and eyes was indifferent and beautiful.

He signaled the attendant in the room to go out.

A beautiful woman in a cheongsam passed by Shen Dang.

Shen Dang's face was dull, as if nothing deserved his sideways glance.

He sat down opposite Shang Yingci, looked at the jade carvings on the table, and sneered, "Earth."

"At the beginning, your father chose a simple and elegant layout, but this is a hotel after all. If it is too elegant, it will make people feel uncomfortable."

Shang Yingci smiled, raised his eyes, and said in a calm voice, "Shen Dang, you find it dazzling, but it doesn't prevent Jiangnan Hotel from becoming the most favorite place for political and business negotiations in Qingcheng."

"You came to me just to show off?" Shen Dang's black eyes were deep, filled with a gloomy chill.

"You misunderstood, we grew up together after all." Shang Yingci's slender fingertips tapped on the table lightly, with a careless look.

After a long time, he stopped smiling and put on a serious face, "Shen Dang, drop out of school."

That's an understatement.

Unpredictable emotions, bright lips, tone without emotion and waves: "Shang Yingci, are you dreaming?"

"I'll give you 1000 million. You can go abroad to study, or you can use the money to make a living. Come back one day and see if you are qualified to become my opponent."

Shang Yingci was not irritated by Shen Dang's words, he calmed down and said slowly: "Don't be so simple, do you really think that you appearing in front of me now, and occasionally threatening me, can really make me happy? Any loss?"

He stood up, the light fell from above his head, half of his face was hidden in the darkness, and his eyes could not be seen clearly.

He said: "Uncle Shen already lost ten years ago, a complete defeat. He lost to my father, and you, you will also lose to me."

Such a natural tone, as if he had foreseen his unrecognizable mediocrity after many years.

With reddened eyes, Shen Dang looked at Shang Yingci with a bit of ruthlessness.

He looked at Shang Yingci's condescending face, his fingers clenched into fists, and every word was as cold as ice: "Eight years, I only need eight years, and the Shen family can make a comeback."

This is simply nonsense.

Shang Yingci twitched the corners of his lips, and there was a sympathetic smile in his eyes.

He shook his head slowly and sighed: "Shen Dang, you are so naive."

How is this possible?
So much to say, Shang Yingci didn't want to wake up his unrealistic thoughts.

He maintained a gentle smile, and said softly: "I will go through the shift change procedure for Shi Yi, and you will never have to see her again. As for this high school, you can study as long as you want, and I won't stop you."

Shen Dang didn't answer, and lowered his eyes, his fair complexion was almost transparent, and there was an indescribable sense of fragility.

Shang Yingci remembered that when he was a child, Shen Dang was always praised for his good looks, his cleverness, and his genius.

As long as he hangs around, he will lose half of his aura.

At that time, they were still children, and Shang Yingci already felt unbalanced in his heart.

Since he was a child, he has never been willing to be the 'good' one. He wants to be the 'best' forever.

Later, Shen Dang's family fell into ruin, his parents died and his mother went crazy, and they completely disappeared in his life, and he never met anyone who could take away half of his brilliance.

"We were best friends when we were children. I came here not to embarrass you. Of course, there is nothing worth embarrassing for you now. It's just that Shi Yi is someone I care about. I hope you can Stay away from her, between us, it's like the well water does not interfere with the river water."

Shang Yingci poured a cup of tea and handed it to Shen Dang: "Lu'an Guapian tea, your father's favorite in the past. I asked someone to prepare a copy for you. Take it home and enjoy it."

Shen Dang just sat upright, wondering if he was listening to him, his eyebrows drooped, covering all the emotions in his pupils, his back straight.

After Shang Yingci finished speaking, he calmly took the warm towel from the tray beside him, wiped his hands, and walked outside.

It's late autumn, and the bamboo leaves in front of the court are falling all over the ground
Shi Yi recuperated at Shang Yingci's home for several days, and finally healed enough to be able to walk freely.

The dusk was in full swing, and it was lush and beautiful. Shang Yingci supported Shi Yi and walked under the crabapple tree in front of the court.

"I'll go to school tomorrow, right? I haven't been there for a long time, and I miss my classmates a little bit."

Shi Yi walked on the stone steps and said something suddenly.

On Shang Yingci's handsome face, his lips were pursed, his eyes were lowered, covering the sharpness in his eyes, and he said softly, "Why are you in a hurry to go to school? Is it because you are not happy?"

"Happiness is happiness, but after a long time, it's still a bit boring." Shi Yi looked at him with a smile, "Shang Ying resigned, I want to go to school, okay?"

However, Shang Yingci's next sentence successfully made Shi Yi's smile disappear.

Shang Yingci said: "I've changed classes for you, from now on, you and I will be in the same class."

(End of this chapter)