Ten Years of Yearning. My Love, Let Me Protect You.

Sheng Ruming didn't have another option when he was asked before everyone. He could only nod and look around, eyeing the people. 

They stared at him with all kinds of emotions and he was very much used to this!

Many media and TV channels wanted to interview him first hand. Thus, as soon as he got down the stage, they surrounded him close and tight, not giving any opportunity for the man to slip away.

"Mr Sheng…!"

"What do you think about…!"

"Please answer mine…!"

"We want to hear your feelings and your future plans…!"

Now that the event was finished, the reporters didn't have the restrictions anymore, now they can finally quench their thirst for some news and spotlights for their TV shows. 

They had been itching to jump on him for a long time, you know~

They came to ask Sheng Ruming for his opinion which for now is what they most probably need for better views and profit. 

Who in the world wouldn't take interest in such an event along with the person who highlighted the show?!

But with everyone in a good mood except the ones rejected, the man, Shen Ruming, as well wasn't in his good condition either. 

He randomly snatched a reporter's mic, making the reporter excited as well as startled.

The reporter smiled awkwardly, knowing Sheng Ruming was going to spill some news. The reporter's shocked and bewildered facade didn't go unnoticed, then it became one of overjoyed. 

Sheng Ruming replied in one shot, "I am very delighted at the moment. You have seen the drafts earlier so there isn't much to say either. That's all!"

Afterwards, he left the place leaving everyone baffled, reporters were like a fish out of the water. 

"Mr Sheng…"

"Say something!..."

They so badly wanted to follow after him and to get to ask something of their interest but because the government officials were beside him, none of the reporters dared to cross the line. 

Soon people left one by one, having the officer's back disappearing from the scene, Patriarch Su didn't feel down. 

Rather, he was glad that it was Sheng Ruming who got the deal. The project fell in someone's hand he had connections with. It was something wonderful, very satisfying!

Yan Luhan saw those people who went to congratulate Sheng Ruming and the way they were complimenting and talking so sweetly, he felt envious. 

Even though they were friends, the human heart is unpredictable after all. And they say, the closer the person is, the more the danger of being backstabbed. 

We can never see the inner facade of humans!

"Uncle, let's leave." Yan Luhan said with his eyes staring in the distance. 

But Patriarch Su turned towards him and asked with a fake puzzlement, "Won't you see him last time before leaving to congratulate?"

Yan Luhan felt bitter when he heard it. 'I didn't meet him when I came. What is the point of going now and losing my face furthermore?!'

Yan Luhan knew his uncle had other thoughts. After all, relatives know their relatives the most than outsiders.

Thus he left a line before leaving, "I have to return to the Ming city, it's better if I focus on my own business."

Patriarch Su watched him leaving and he stood still with his mouth open to say something but the latter walked away without having a word escape his lips. 

 When he turned around, he saw Luo Lixi leaving. But what surprised him was the fact that the three Elder's who were walking beside her. 

One among them was a huge powerhouse of the Long city. If you could get them on your side, then you might as well assume that the whole city was in your palms. 

Patriarch Su's eyes lit up in an instant. Sometimes, the person you think of as the weakest one comes out to be the hardest and the strongest. 

The people who had keen eyes could definitely understand this matter very well. Their thoughts about Luo Lixi began to change for the better. 

…

"Lixi, will you come with us?" Leng Zichun asked. Internally, he was hoping to a great extent that she would agree and reply to him with a 'yes'. 

But Luo Lixi shook her head, "No. I will go back to my hotel." 

The man, all disappointed, just stared at her face and nodded his head with a subtle but tight smile but he was already aware she might give such an answer. 

Afterwards, Luo Lixi turned towards the elders and said, "Grandpas, I shall leave now."

The elders didn't ask her to accompany them. At their age, they had already known not to bother the younger generation too much. Then, they were satisfied with the time they had spent together. 

"Hmm, go. Remember to sleep early. You girls should sleep early or you will get dark circles! Hahaha!" 

Elder Wang laughed out loud. Because of the influence of his daughter, he knew some things related to skincare as well, not to lie, he himself cared enough for his old skin to secretly follow what his daughter did. 

Who would deny...everyone loves having good skin~

Luo Lixi laughed along as she bid them farewell. When they entered the car, her smile vanished as she asked Pan Er Jiu, "Check if there is any return flight tonight."

Pan Er Jiu nodded after clicking on her phone nonstop. "A flight will take off in two hours."

When Luo Lixi got the green signal, she nodded and then turned towards Luo Biwun, "Uncle, how about we leave for the Ming city?"

Luo Biwun replied while facing her, "I have no problem."

Luo Lixi nodded with her eyes eyeing out of the window, the scene outside seemed dark and dull because of the window but she sighed and took in a deep breath, then she snapped her head back and ordered Pan Er Jiu to book tickets to Ming city. 

Thus, they went straight to the hotel and then to the airport. 

While waiting for Sheng Ruming in the waiting area, Luo Lixi sent a message to the man. She knew that he was busy and neither did she want to disturb him. 

Thus, unknown to Sheng Ruming, a message was waiting for him which could make his mood fall further.

…

Sheng Ruming glanced at the door, his eyes seemed to be searching for something. Unexpectedly, they had brought him to the room where he had come earlier. 

The two guards already knew about his identity and greeted him this time.

As soon as he entered, however, the whole place looked something else. 

A huge table was set in the middle of the room and all kinds of food items were placed there. Seemed like a party- an elegant yet business one.

Then, he glanced at the man who was seated on the sofa in one corner. It was none other than the young man with whom Sheng Ruming had a confrontation a while ago. 

This time, the young man didn't have any young girls beside him. His face seemed so pure that… he felt like sneering!

The opposite party stood up hurriedly and walked towards him with his large steps. 

He approached Sheng Ruming, keeping a few steps of distance between them. He then took his hands out of his pocket, with that he reached out to Sheng Ruming and grabbed his hand with excitement, "Ah, Mr Sheng, congratulations! By the way, you may not know me. I am Liu Azhen!"

Sheng Ruming scoffed with an eye roll which he has come to be familiar with, at the man for such bad acting. However, none noticed or said anything as his actions went unnoticed except by Liu Azhen. 

The government officer stilled his face and glared at the young man, "Behave!" 

Hearing him whisper-yell, the young man immediately retracted his hand and caressed his butt, feeling all so embarrassed. 

Afterwards, the officer turned towards Sheng Ruming and said awkwardly, "He's my nephew. Don't mind him."

Sheng Ruming just flashed a generous smile, which he was also habituated with living among all these fakers! Currently, he was thinking about how he could slip away. The officer didn't make him wait a lot. 

After a while, all the people sat in their seats. People began to talk about various things instead of eating, as expected. 

This is what happens in business meals or dinners, all are interested to feed themselves with money and profits but not food!

The officer tried to make Sheng Ruming drink the alcohol but his constant efforts went to waste when Sheng Ruming kept declining for more than thrice. So, no one did that effort anymore. 

When it was time to leave, the officer coughed and beckoned Liu Azhen. Then he began to say, "Mr Sheng, we know that you are very capable, thus I gave the project to you."

Sheng Ruming smiled and nodded, "Thanks." But inwardly he mocked, 'As if it's your project! Do you take yourself as the whole government?!'