LRAB Chapter 116: Brief Separation:
Chapter 116: Brief Separation:
After leaving the private hospital, Shen Wuxiao returned home with Jiang Huaiyue.She was the one driving, while Shen Wuxiao sat in the passenger seat, silently watching the night scenery slip by. The flashing lights of the city blurred into streaks, making him a little dizzy.
Still, Shen Wuxiao was deeply satisfied with his current life.
Every day brought new surprises—and new expectations.
He was waiting for the next protagonist to appear. But there was no need to rush. Sooner or later, he’d run into one by sheer coincidence.
Protagonists were special.
They didn’t necessarily cause trouble, but trouble always seemed to find them. Even passing dogs might bark at them. Not to mention the relatives who looked down on them, arrogant cousins, and conceited women—they all brought chaos to a protagonist’s life.
What made a protagonist a protagonist wasn’t just luck. It was their strange ability to constantly clean up messes caused by others.
They always sacrificed themselves for others, yet people still questioned their abilities.
“How could he have done that?”
“I don’t believe it!”
“It’s impossible!”
“He’s useless!”
Shen Wuxiao couldn’t help but chuckle as he thought about it.
Some protagonists were utterly ridiculous.
They’d silently give everything without expecting gratitude. Then, when their contributions were stolen, they’d act all righteous and start slapping faces.
Despite being powerful, they loved pretending to be weak, always getting bullied until their masochistic tendencies exploded.
And when wronged, they wouldn’t explain themselves. Instead, they’d endure humiliation until the female lead found out the truth, felt regretful, and begged for forgiveness.
Cue the classic scene: a heartfelt hug, teary apologies, and declarations like—”It’s fine. I’d endure anything for you.”
Disgusting!
The more he thought about it, the more Shen Wuxiao felt his blood pressure rise.
“Yue’er!” he blurted.
“Hm?” Jiang Huaiyue responded while keeping her eyes on the road.
“How about I take over driving?”
She glanced at the time. “We’re only about half an hour from home. Are you… hungry?”
He smiled. “No, I’m just worried you’ll get tired. Let me drive.”
“Alright.” She pulled over and they switched seats.
Shen Wuxiao started the car and drove smoothly. Jiang Huaiyue opened a bottle of mineral water, took a sip, and lowered the sun visor.
She checked her reflection in the mirror, applied a layer of lip gloss, and pursed her lips charmingly.
She then tucked her hair behind her ears and looked out at the city lights—radiant and beautiful.
…
Once they returned to the villa, another storm was already brewing.
After the “storm” passed, Jiang Huaiyue looked into Shen Wuxiao’s eyes and whispered, “Wuxiao, I’ll be leaving tomorrow. I need to return to the border to tie up some loose ends.”
Shen Wuxiao held her close, gently running his fingers through her hair. “Just make a call. It’s nothing serious. There’s no need for you to go in person. Just have them send over the documents.”
Jiang Huaiyue felt the tenderness in his words, but still shook her head.
“It’s not just that. I want to personally say goodbye to my mentors. I believe it’s important to start and finish things properly.”
Shen Wuxiao understood. He knew her well.
This wasn’t just about business—it was about closure.
“Alright,” he nodded. “Want me to send someone with you?”
She hugged him tightly and spoke playfully. “No need. I’ll be back in four days, tops.”
“In the meantime… you can work on planting Huang Luoyan.”
“Hiss~” Shen Wuxiao narrowed his eyes. “I suspect you’re just using this as an excuse to avoid my ‘plants.’ Are you running away?”
Jiang Huaiyue wasn’t having it.
She leaned forward, cupped his face in her hands, and teased, “Look at how cocky you are!”
Then she gently touched her forehead to his and whispered with a smile, her voice soft and sweet, “Husband… I think I’ve become your biggest fangirl.”
“Yeah?”
“Yeah,” she nodded. “Want to prove it again?”
…
The next day—
Jiang Huaiyue woke up early, feeling refreshed.
She made breakfast for Shen Wuxiao, and the two ate together. Then she changed back into the outfit she’d worn when she first arrived.
She packed light, bringing only two spare outfits.
Shen Wuxiao had nothing on his schedule, so naturally, he insisted on driving her to the airport.
This time, a driver handled the wheel, while Shen Wuxiao and Jiang Huaiyue chatted in the backseat.
When they arrived, there were no long emotional farewells.
Just a kiss.
Then she turned and walked into the terminal.
Now that Jiang Huaiyue was gone for a few days, Shen Wuxiao felt a bit bored.
Although his life was packed with luxury and power, he still found himself missing the chaos.
The driver asked, “Young Master, shall we head back?”
Shen Wuxiao leaned back lazily. “Forget it. Let’s drop by the Zhonghai branch of the Shen Group. Might as well do some business.”
Despite not caring much about money, Shen Wuxiao wasn’t clueless about the family’s empire.
The Shen Group had its hands in everything—real estate, finance, securities, media, manufacturing.
He’d never really considered getting involved seriously.
But now? Maybe this was fate pushing him into something greater.
…
“Welcome, Young Master Shen!”
As he arrived at the towering office building, countless employees respectfully greeted him.
“Good morning, Young Master Shen!”
The Zhonghai branch of the Shen Group was massive, with global influence.
Shen Wuxiao originally considered dropping by the private hospital to check on Huang Luoyan.
With her beauty, background, and temperament, it was no surprise she could make any man fall for her.
But thinking of her still crying made him feel annoyed. Too dramatic.
So instead, he entered the grand lobby of the Shen Group.
People turned to look.
Though they didn’t dare approach, admiration and envy were written all over their faces.
Some pretty female employees quickly touched up their makeup and spritzed themselves with perfume the moment they saw him.
Becoming Young Master Shen’s woman—even just for one night—was something countless women dreamed of.
He was the kind of man people would admire for a lifetime.
And the Shen Group? An empire that could crush any local conglomerate with just a branch office.
There wasn’t a single employee who didn’t know who he was.
The driver looked on, wide-eyed with awe.
Indeed, having Young Master Shen notice you was the highlight of many people’s lives.
And yet… he was just casually strolling in, looking for something to kill time.
“If I ever beat up a protagonist while eating hotpot and singing karaoke,” Shen Wuxiao mused, “that would really be something.”
For now, though, it was just another day in the empire.