C7 Preparing for a Business Trip

As long as Fu Chenhan loses interest in Shi Niannian, she might just have a chance. She believed that day wasn't too far off, especially once her plan succeeded. In a few days, Shi Niannian would become a pariah, and Fu Chenhan would never want her again. Then, all she needed was a little maneuvering to get closer to Fu Chenhan...

Having lived through two lifetimes, Shi Niannian could easily see what Shi Ranran was plotting. Her intentions toward Fu Chenhan were as obvious as an open book. Previously, in front of Fu Chenhan, Shi Ranran always acted shy and demure, her attempts at seduction clear as day. It wasn't that Shi Niannian didn't notice; she just trusted her sister too much to suspect anything.

Besides, she disliked Fu Chenhan and naturally assumed her sister felt the same. Now, she was certain that Shi Ranran had feelings for him. But more than affection, what Shi Ranran felt was likely possessiveness; she had a habit of taking everything that belonged to Shi Niannian.

After wrestling with her thoughts for a while, Shi Ranran couldn't help but ask again, "Are you really sure about poisoning Fu Chenhan?"

"I'm sure."

"Don't you want to reconsider? I think poisoning him is a last resort. There are other ways..."

"Alright, enough. I've made up my mind."

Niannian's heart was nearly overwhelmed with resentment, her tone icy and unyielding. If Shi Ranran didn't leave soon, she feared she might lose control and lash out. Her firm tone caught Ranran by surprise. Today, Niannian seemed different, exuding a strong sense of pressure, and her seemingly innocent eyes appeared to see right through her.

Feeling uneasy, Ranran decided it was best to leave. She had only come to find out if Chenhan agreed to break off the engagement and to see if Niannian was still alive. With her goals achieved, there was no need to linger.

"Alright, since you've decided, I won't try to persuade you. I'm heading back."

As Ranran's figure disappeared, Niannian's clear eyes gradually turned deep and contemplative. Given this second chance at life, she wouldn't waste it. Everyone who had wronged her in the past would face her reckoning.

As for Chenhan, the man who insisted on staying by her side until the end, she...

Wait, where was Chenhan?

She hadn't noticed him leave, her thoughts entirely consumed by Ranran. Anxiously, she got up to search for him.

"Miss Shi, are you looking for something?"

As she walked toward the study, Niannian asked, "I'm looking for Chenhan. Is he in the study?"

"He's not in the study," Mrs. Qin replied.

"He's not? Then where is he?" Niannian turned back to look at Mrs. Qin, waiting for her answer.

"He's on a business trip and won't be back for a couple of days."

This was unexpected. In her previous life, he hadn't gone on a business trip at this time; he barely even left the study. Why had he suddenly left without a word in this life? Could it be that her actions after waking up were different from before, causing Chenhan to change as well? It seemed entirely possible.

"When did he leave?"

"Before Second Miss Shi left."

Niannian furrowed her brow slightly. The timing of his departure seemed a bit sensitive, stirring a vague sense of foreboding in her heart.