C9 A Man Who Can Cover the Sky with One Hand

Shen Nianxin's actions were truly vicious; with one slap, she ruined her own mother's face. If that slap had landed on Shen Geyao's face, her delicate features would have been completely destroyed. Who would have thought this woman could be so cruel? Then again, if she could hire thugs to ruin her sister's reputation, what wouldn't Shen Nianxin do?

Shen Geyao's eyes turned cold as she stared at the malicious woman. "Go ahead, try it again if you dare."

Shen Nianxin had been pampered since childhood, unlike her. Although she was also a daughter of this family, she had never been favored. From a young age, she knew she had to rely on her own efforts for everything. Starting in high school, she worked part-time jobs outside of school, doing all sorts of hard and tiring work. Could a pampered princess like Shen Nianxin, who never lifted a finger, really compete with her?

Hearing Shen Geyao's words and realizing she no longer had any backup, Shen Nianxin became noticeably more fearful, yet she still tried to argue, "You never wanted to marry Young Master Liang, so why are you competing with me?"

Shen Geyao was stunned. She was once again witnessing her sister's ruthlessness. Shen Nianxin had destroyed their mother's face and, after only a brief moment of shock, seemed unfazed, continuing to argue about who Young Master Liang should be with.

How cold-hearted can this woman be?

"I don't care!" Geyao scoffed, leaning against the bed frame. "I just don't want you to have him. So what?"

"You... despicable!" Nianxin's face flushed with anger, her teeth nearly grinding to dust. "This is my last warning: stay away from Young Master Liang, or else..."

"Or else what?" Geyao shot back defiantly.

Even if she did back down, her cold-hearted sister wouldn't let her off the hook, so why should she yield?

"Still plotting your schemes? Nianxin, don't think no one knows about your dirty little secrets. I just can't be bothered with you. Watch out, or you'll end up in a mess of your own making!"

Nianxin bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. "Don't make baseless accusations without proof! Or I'll have Grandpa tear you apart!"

Geyao couldn't be bothered with her. Nianxin only had free rein in the house because Grandpa spoiled her.

Even if there were evidence, Grandpa wouldn't believe it. He'd probably accuse her of making false claims.

Both granddaughters, yet their treatment couldn't be more different!

In the end, Nianxin left, but not without a parting threat: "I'll ruin you, just wait and see!"

Shen Geyao locked the door from the inside and finally felt secure enough to return to bed. It was telling that even in her own home, she had to lock the door as if guarding against intruders, highlighting just how unsafe it felt. After everything that happened that night, sleep was elusive. Every time she closed her eyes, a figure appeared in her mind—a handsome face with eyes as deep as the night sky. And then, in a moment of panic, she accidentally saw something she shouldn't have...

Thinking about it made her heart race uncontrollably, making sleep impossible. That man was truly terrifying! She hoped she would never have to see him again in her life.

Unable to sleep, Shen Geyao picked up her phone to check the news. To her surprise, there were several missed calls, including a message from her friend, Mantou. "Ninth Master is visiting the company tomorrow. Make sure you get to work early and don't be late!"

Seeing this message, Shen Geyao sat up abruptly. Ninth Master! The man who was rumored to have immense power in Jianghai City! Her mind raced with all the news she had heard about him. Seven or eight years ago, a six-year-old prodigy emerged, mastering poetry and literature. By 1992, he had graduated with a doctorate at just eighteen.

In 1994, the Wanding Group was founded. By 1999, it had become one of the top three companies in Jianghai City, led by the renowned Ninth Master Liang. Oh my gosh, Ninth Master... my idol is coming.

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