Ye Jin lingered in the study for over twenty minutes, during which she showered many flattering remarks, but the old man remained indifferent and eventually dismissed her with a curt "That's enough, you may leave."
After presenting a gift worth four hundred thousand, she received not so much as a glance in return, and Ye Jin left with resentment in her heart. As she opened the door of the study to leave, she cursed under her breath, "Old coot!"
She was too caught up in her anger to notice two figures hiding around the corner, and it wasn't until she had descended the stairs that Shen Cheng emerged from their hiding spot.
"Brother, did you hear what she just said?"
Shi Keke stood with one arm crossed over her chest and one hand propping up her chin, as though pondering something.
"Some things are better pretended not heard."
