Shocking! The seemingly useless ex-wife is actually an all-around queen!

Chapter 18: Fainting Occurs – A Perfect Prediction!

Shen Jingshu became increasingly anxious, wishing she could kick the door open immediately and rush in to see what was wrong with her younger brother.

Yun Haotian calmly took out his phone. "Mom, don't worry, I'll call Assistant Li! Uncle is so busy all day long, he might be in a meeting right now."

He had just dialed Assistant Li's number when the door was opened from the inside.

The person who opened the door was none other than a stranger.

It was Shen Jingnian.

"Sister? Haotian, what brings you here?"

Shen Jingnian was somewhat surprised to see Shen Jingshu and Yun Haotian.

The siblings usually met at the old house, and Shen Jingshu would never take the initiative to come to his apartment.

It's strange today.

"Why didn't you open the door when you were home?" Shen Jingshu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her younger brother was alright, her tone reproachful.

It scared her half to death.

I thought something really had happened to my brother!

"I was taking a shower in the bathroom, and my phone was outside, so I didn't hear it ring," Shen Jingnian explained.

Because he had just taken a shower, Shen Jingnian was still wearing a black silk nightgown, and his hair was still wet. Water droplets from the ends of his hair flowed down his neck and onto his collarbone, finally disappearing into the neckline of his bathrobe. The neckline of the tied bathrobe was a little low, and you could vaguely see his abdominal muscles hidden under the fabric. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Even male models on the catwalk would feel inferior in front of him.

Yun Haotian looked at Shen Jingshu, "Mom, I already told you that Uncle would definitely be fine, but you didn't believe me. Now you believe me, right?"

Shen Jingshu kicked him, "Stop talking nonsense and take the groceries I bought to the kitchen."

After saying that, she looked at Shen Jingnian and said, "Jingnian, go and dry your hair, don't catch a cold. I'm going to the kitchen to cook."

Cook?

Shen Jingnian glanced at Shen Jingshu, his eyes full of doubt. "Sister, are you sure the food you made is edible?"

His older sister was spoiled since childhood; she had never cooked, let alone boiled water.

"What? You underestimate me, huh! I'll show you my culinary skills in a minute and scare you to death!" With that, Shen Jingshu rolled up her sleeves and headed towards the kitchen. "Haotian, come help me!"

after an hour.

Shen Jingshu took off her apron and came to the study door. "Jingnian, dinner is ready."

Shen Jingnian sat in front of his computer, his thin lips pressed tightly together, in the middle of a video conference. When he heard Shen Jingshu's voice, he took off his headphones and muted his microphone. "You guys eat first, I'll be over in a bit."

"Ok."

After finishing his statement, Shen Jingnian continued the video conference.

"Go on."

Just three words, as if wrapped in ice.

In the blink of an eye, he transformed back into the ruthless and decisive Shen Jiuye of the business world. His imposing aura, even through a screen, still sent chills down the spines of the executives attending the meeting.

A senior executive's voice came through the headset, "Ninth Master, Cheng's Group's latest AAA game is about to be released, and they are the clear favorite for this year's Sky Award. In addition, they are very sincere and their proposal is very innovative. I think we can consider giving this opportunity to Cheng's Group."

Upon hearing this, the other senior executives all nodded in agreement.

The Cheng Group is now thriving, and keeping the opportunity with the Cheng Group is the wisest choice.

"What about the Thrilling Game?" Shen Jingnian asked.

"Currently, Xie Huaijin, a key member of Jidong Games, has left Jidong, so the bidding proposal has not yet been submitted. Although there is an injection of new blood, the strength of the other party is still unknown. Moreover, there are very few people in China who can master 3A technology. It is impossible for Wang Shengli to find someone who can be competent for Xie Huaijin in a short period of time."

Let alone finding someone more capable than Xie Huaijin.

Even finding someone who is on par with Xie Huaijin would be extremely difficult!

Xie Huaijin was Wang Shengli's last trump card. Now that even Xie Huaijin has gone to join the Cheng Group, Wang Shengli is no different from a trapped beast at the bottom of a well!

Almost no one believed that Wang Shengli could successfully complete a AAA game.

All our hopes now rest on the Cheng Group!

"Who says a beast in dire straits can't fight back?" Shen Jingnian tapped the table with his fingers. "That's all for today's meeting. Meeting adjourned."

After closing their laptops, the group of high-ranking officials looked at each other in bewilderment.

Even when they're in dire straits, how can they possibly launch a counterattack?

How can this be?

"What do you think Ninth Master means? He wouldn't want to choose Jidong, would he? It's still uncertain whether Jidong can deliver its bidding proposal within the stipulated time."

"Ninth Master never makes the wrong choice. Once he sees the proposed solution, he'll naturally know whose to choose!"

"His will is unpredictable! I advise you not to try to guess what Ninth Master is thinking, or you might get..." At this point, the slightly chubby executive made a throat-slitting gesture.

Upon hearing this, the others immediately fell silent, not daring to say anything more.

After the video conference ended, Shen Jingnian went to the restaurant.

Looking at the dark, unappetizing four dishes and one soup on the table, Shen Jingnian fell into deep thought.

But Shen Jingshu looked at him expectantly, "What are you still standing there for? Come and try my cooking!"

Shen Jingnian: "......."

Urged by Shen Jingshu, Shen Jingnian picked up his chopsticks, then quickly put them down, parted his thin lips, and said, "Sister, you still haven't told me why you came to my house."

Shen Jingshu rested her chin on her hands and said, "I'll tell you while you eat."

"Haotian, have you tried it?" Shen Jingnian then asked.

Shen Jingshu turned to look at Yun Haotian, "Yes, yes, Haotian, you haven't tried it yet! Try it quickly. Not everyone is lucky enough to taste my cooking. Even your dad isn't so lucky. You're much luckier than your dad."

Yun Haotian smiled on the surface, but was crying inside.

Whoever wants this good fortune can take it.

He didn't want to be a guinea pig.

My uncle really went too far; with one move, he successfully dragged him down with him.

Yun Haotian picked up his chopsticks, about to grab some food, when he suddenly changed the subject, looking at Shen Jingnian, "Uncle, let me tell you, I saw that con artist who tricked us in the elevator last time outside the coffee shop today! She actually tried to lie to me again, saying that your current improvement was just a facade, and that you would definitely have a relapse and faint before nine o'clock tonight! But it's almost nine o'clock, and you're still perfectly fine. Isn't that nonsense?"

"Didn't you just ask me why my mom suddenly came here? She was worried that you might faint and there would be no one to take care of you, so she came to check on you."

Shen Jingnian narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly. His long, delicate eyes were unfathomable, calm and still, making people afraid to look directly at him.

Upon hearing this, he glanced at the wall clock.

It is 8:55 PM now.

There are five minutes left until nine o'clock.

"It's not even nine o'clock yet! Stop talking and eat!" Shen Jingshu picked up a piece of food that she couldn't tell what it was and stuffed it into Yun Haotian's mouth.

Suddenly the world became quiet.

The strange taste instantly filled Yun Haotian's entire mouth. He wanted to vomit but dared not, and he wanted to swallow but could not.

Shen Jingshu picked up another piece of food with her chopsticks and put it in Shen Jingnian's bowl. "Jingnian, don't just talk, eat too!"

Yun Haotian instantly regained his composure.

Under his sister's expectant gaze, Shen Jingnian had no choice but to pick up a small piece of vegetable leaf, put it in his mouth and swallow it quickly. Then he quickly picked up the cup next to him and gulped down a mouthful of water.

But then, Shen Jingshu asked with an expectant look, "Jingnian, is it delicious?"

Shen Jingnian remained as icy as ever, his thin lips parting slightly, "Not bad, but I'm not very hungry tonight, so you can let Haotian eat more!"

Shen Jingshu looked at Yun Haotian, "Since your uncle isn't going to eat it, then you can have it."

Yun Haotian was completely bewildered: "???"

Dear, dear uncle?

Oh oh oh!

If you want to kill him, just say so. Why beat around the bush?

Shen Jingnian put down his chopsticks, stood up from his chair, and prepared to open a bottle of red wine.

Ding!

The moment he stood up.

The clock on the wall struck the hour.

Nine o'clock sharp.

"It's nine o'clock, the crisis is over." Yun Haotian put down his chopsticks and looked at Shen Jingshu with a smug expression. "See, Mom! I told you Uncle would be alright. Lin Fuhua is a super doctor, and that woman was just a fraud!"

Almost as soon as Yun Haotian finished speaking.

boom!

Shen Jingnian opened the wine cabinet door, but before he could even touch the bottles, a sharp pain shot through his chest. His vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

Two voices sounded at the same time.

"Uncle!"

"Over the years!"