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Chapter 1442: Chapter 521: Once Promised to Be the Best in the World (Part 4)

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At 9:50 PM, Shen Yuyan returned to the executive suite of the Jinmao Junyue Hotel.

After a quick shower, she wrapped herself in a bathrobe, leaned back on the sofa by the window, and stared out in a daze.

”Ring—” The ringing of the phone suddenly shattered the silence of the room.

Shen Yuyan glanced at the screen, her brows slightly furrowed.

[Mingjian Capital - Wang Yubo]

But soon, her expression returned to calm.

Answering the call, her voice carried just the right amount of enthusiasm, ”Hello, Chairman Wang, you haven’t rested yet at this late hour? Is there anything you need my help with?”

The receiver was filled with noisy music and faint laughter.

Wang Yubo’s voice carried a hint of intoxication, his tone relaxed and casual, ”Yuyan, have you finished dinner with your friends? How was your day today?”

Shen Yuyan’s lips curled into a faint smile, her tone gentle yet polite, ”Hmm, just got back to the Jinmao Junyue. Thank you so much for your arrangements, Chairman Wang, it’s my first time staying in such a high-end hotel.”

”Haha, as long as you like it! I’m at a bar with friends right now, I’ve sent the location to your WeChat. Come join us. We can chat and relax a bit.”

Shen Yuyan responded without a change in expression, ”Ah, I’m really sorry, Chairman Wang. I had quite a bit to drink with friends tonight, and I’m feeling a bit dizzy. I’m afraid I won’t hold up. Plus, we have a meeting tomorrow, right? To prevent any delays, I must rest early tonight.”

”Oh?” Wang Yubo paused, his voice slightly raised, ”Are you sure you won’t come?”

Shen Yuyan pressed her lips together, ”Sorry, next time—”

”Hehe, alright, bye-bye.” Wang Yubo didn’t give her a chance to explain further, ending the call abruptly.

Shen Yuyan silently put down the phone, looked at the dazzling night view outside the window, and a figure seemed to appear before her eyes.

”Tang Song...”

She sighed and was about to stand up.

”Ding-dong—” A WeChat notification sound chimed.

[Qingqing: ”(人•͈ᴗ•͈)♡☆ The cute little fairy has appeared”]

[Qingqing: ”Yanyan, are you awake? I’ve got some big news to tell you!”]

Shen Yuyan smiled and replied, ”I’m still awake, what’s the news?”

[Qingqing: ”I just had a video chat with Tang Song and found out he’s also in Shanghai right now! Isn’t that a coincidence?”]

Shen Yuyan was momentarily taken aback, her eyes widened slightly, and she quickly asked, ”Where is he staying?”

[Qingqing: ”I didn’t ask that, you know, I have no knowledge of Shanghai at all. Why ask something like that?”]

Shen Yuyan: ”Then when is he leaving?”

[Qingqing: ”Not sure, but definitely after the 8th, he’ll be staying a few more days. Since you’re in Shanghai, if you have time, you could meet up with him. Also, do me a favor and check if there are any other girls around him.”]

Shen Yuyan sent back an emoji, quickly returned to the main screen, and clicked on the pinned chat box.

Thinking for a moment, she directly copied Xu Qing’s emoji.

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Su River Bay Huaqiao City.

”Buzz buzz buzz—”

[Shen Yuyan: ”─=≡Σ(((つ•̀ω•́)つ Dynamic Lightwave Beep Beep Beep!!!”]

[Shen Yuyan: ”Hello, handsome, I just heard from Qingqing that you’re also in Shanghai? What a coincidence. When are you free to meet up?”]

Tang Song chuckled, his fingers lightly tapping on the keyboard, ”Sure, but I’m a bit busy these two days. I’ll contact you once I’m free.”

He usually doesn’t check Moments often, especially since he’s been busy with Su Yu’s matters these past few days. He had just learned that Shen Yuyan was around as well.

Recalling the bright and dazzling School Beauty Shen from his university days, his heart stirred.

After chatting with Shen Yuyan for a bit and checking the time, he sent a goodnight message.

Tang Song turned off the lights and lay down on the bed.

He closed his eyes, and his breathing gradually steadied.

The moonlight outside the window filtered through the sheer curtains, casting mottled shadows on the floor.

His consciousness slowly blurred, with faint sounds beginning to echo in his ears as if coming from a great distance.

The harsh sound of metal scratching, interspersed with a girl’s intermittent cries.

The sound varied, sometimes distant, sometimes near, as if separated by a frosted glass.

Gradually, the scene began to clear.

A stark white light flickered overhead, mixed with the smell of disinfectant and a certain decaying odor.

It was an endless hospital corridor, the wall paint chipped away, revealing the yellowish putty beneath.

The doors of the hospital rooms on either side were half open, revealing messy beds and hanging IV bottles inside.

A thin figure was huddled in the shadow at the end of the hallway.

The girl had her head lowered, her uniform collar askew, and long hair draped over half of her face.

She was nervously biting her thumbnail, muttering incessantly.

Compared to the previous dream, Qiuqiu had clearly grown a bit older, with subtle curves visible beneath the school uniform.

Her leather shoes made a ”tap tap” sound on the worn-out floor.

”Qiuqiu?”

Qiuqiu abruptly lifted her head, feeling a burst of warm sunlight suddenly shining upon her.

She widened her eyes and looked at him, ”Daddy... help grandma... they said if we don’t pay up soon, they’ll pull the plug...”