The Disgraced Heir of the Wealthy Family Has Gone Mad - Chapter 6

Shen Muyun was awakened by the noise outside. Checking the time, he saw it was already past 3:00 PM the next day. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, only to be jolted awake by the sight of several people standing around his bed, staring at him as if he were a giant panda on display.

He pinched his cheek lightly and patted the doll beside him, then looked up again. He was shocked. Was there magic in this world that made people spontaneously appear in his room?

The mattress beside him dipped as Shen Liuyun sat down. He was holding a tablet and wearing casual beige clothing, his hand habitually adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses. Seeing Shen Muyun wake up, he set the tablet aside and gently touched his fingertips to Shen Muyun’s forehead. “Did you sleep well? Was it too noisy outside?”

Shen Muyun was so deeply immersed in Shen Liuyun’s gentleness that he could not react for a moment. His gaze was incredibly tender, seeming to see only Shen Muyun, as if the villain had finally found his spring.

Looking behind Shen Liuyun, he noticed a tall girl standing there. Wait, why was a girl in his room? His head felt a bit dizzy as he focused on her appearance.

She had striking, bright golden hair and wore a pink leather dress. A black and silver Maserati car key hung from her wrist. She was fashionable and beautiful, but she looked furious, her brows furrowed as she glared at Shen Muyun in dissatisfaction. Behind her stood several girls of similar age, along with a few bodyguards dressed in black.

There were rustling sounds at the door, and he could occasionally see heads peeking in.

Shen Muyun pinched his arm hard. Sss. The pain made him completely clear-headed. This was not a dream. That person. Then, looking at Shen Liuyun’s unnervingly gentle expression, he realized the door had been locked. It was obvious that Shen Liuyun had let them in.

Shen Muyun ruffled his messy hair, yawned, and stretched. “Brother, what is going on? Why is everyone in my room?”

Shen Liuyun looked at him kindly, reached out to pinch his cheek, and smoothed down a tuft of hair that had puffed up. His gaze drifted downward to Shen Muyun’s body. With his toned eight-pack abs and visible hip line, Shen Liuyun unconsciously brushed his fingertips against Shen Muyun’s collarbone. His skin was fair and delicate; he had never really examined him this closely before.

Shen Muyun immediately reacted, pulling the quilt up and shrinking back, watching the crowd warily. He trembled inwardly; they could not be here to cause trouble, could they? Dammit, he had no backup.

Seeing his reaction, Shen Liuyun felt as if his heart had been struck by an electric current. He had never seen him just after waking—dazed and sleepy, with pink tints at the corners of his eyes.

A thought emerged: he did not want anyone else to see him like this. If so many people saw him, would they have other ideas? Shen Liuyun shook his head; such a strange thought vanished in an instant.

“Muyun, this is your fiancée. Do you not remember her? She is here to call off the engagement.”

Shen Muyun pondered for a long time. His memories seemed incomplete, and he only had a vague impression of this girl. Forget it, if he could not remember, why waste the effort? Shen Muyun shook his head repeatedly. “Brother, I really cannot remember.”

Hearing this, Lu Luozhi exploded with rage. “Hey! Shen Muyun! Can you not even remember me? You had to have your brother tell you who I am? Meeting you was the unluckiest thing of my entire life!”

The girl behind her stepped in to block her.

“Luozhi, look at him. He has forgotten you completely; why are you still thinking about him? It is just calling off an engagement. We will just find you someone even more handsome!”

“Exactly! Breakups happen. The next one will be better. Why hang yourself on this one crooked tree? Looking at this Second Young Master, his mental state does not seem right. Don’t let yourself get dragged into his mess later.”

“I am afraid he fell into the water on the cruise and got water in his brain. The news says he almost killed someone, tore up a contract, and broke an agreement. Luozhi, you cannot marry someone like this!”

Lu Luozhi leaned over and pinched Shen Muyun’s chin. Shen Muyun knew he was in the wrong, and following the rule that a gentleman does not fight with women, he did not move an inch.

Seeing his handsome face, Lu Luozhi was momentarily mesmerized. She stared into his eyes for a long time. What to do? This person was almost unfairly handsome. He was breaking the rules. Calling off the engagement? She was starting to regret it.

Seeing Lu Luozhi remaining silent, Shen Liuyun hurried to smooth things over. “Luozhi, my brother has always been unreliable and has some bad habits. This was an arranged marriage set by our mother and Madam Lu years ago. Since you do not see eye to eye, it is better to let go. You might find someone better later.”

Lu Luozhi released her grip and looked at the two brothers in frustration. Her cheeks flushed with anger. “Just you wait! I am going to find my brother!”

She turned around with a huff, leaving with her friends and bodyguards. Her high heels clicked loudly against the wooden floor.

As Lu Luozhi left, Shen Liuyun glanced at the room, his eyes cold and sharp. The crowd dispersed quickly.

“Muyun, get up. There is a banquet later.”

Relying on his memory, Shen Muyun went to the walk-in closet. Since it was a charity banquet, it was better to dress low-key. He could not be like he was on the cruise, looking like a peacock. He did not like flashy things, so he picked a black suit. He wanted to be as low-key as possible; after all, it was a Lu family banquet, and he did not want to be too arrogant.

The charity banquet was held at the Lu family’s vineyard, which was quite a distance from the city center. When the Shen brothers arrived, most of the guests had already gathered.

The Shen family was a prestigious name in Jiangcheng, and they were welcomed as soon as they arrived. However, most people’s eyes were on Shen Liuyun, and they had little interest in him.

“President Shen, you also came to this charity banquet!”

Shen Muyun turned and saw a middle-aged man with thinning hair and a bloated figure, greasy was the only word to describe him. He smiled obsequiously at Shen Liuyun, clearly wanting to ask for something.

Out of courtesy, Shen Liuyun nodded at him. “Hello, President Xu.”

Seeing that Shen Liuyun acknowledged him, this President Xu stepped forward and smiled flatteringly. “Well, President Shen, I heard that you intend to cooperate with the Lu family on the land in the northern city. That is the main district of Jiangcheng. I am in the catering business, so you see…”

Shen Muyun immediately understood what President Xu wanted; he probably wanted to open a shop there. But he had no interest in such business plans. In his previous life, he worked in a lab and preferred dealing with cold, inanimate equipment rather than people.

“Brother, this is boring. I am going out for a walk.”

Shen Liuyun nodded, signaling that Shen Muyun could do as he pleased.

Shen Muyun felt rescued. He did not need to listen to their business talk. He slipped away and found a corner. In a vineyard, there had to be good wine. He still felt a bit of a sting thinking about the 3 million worth of wine he had smashed on the cruise. Now, he could drink freely—it was perfect.

The corners of the room were the least likely places to be discovered. Plus, if he was spotted by Miss Lu, he did not know what kind of argument would ensue. If he could not afford to provoke her, he could at least hide.

Shen Muyun looked at the champagne rose tower in front of him and took a glass from the table. The pale yellow wine had an edible rose petal decorating the rim—a thoughtful touch. The wine gave off the sweetness of grapes mixed with a hint of rose fragrance; it tasted quite good.

It seemed the core part of the banquet, the auction of the gemstone, had not started yet. He wondered if anything else would happen after the purchase. The system had been vague, but since he could enjoy a day, he would take it. There was no need to worry about such trivial matters.

Shen Muyun picked up a rose and smelled it. Roses represented love, but unfortunately, he had no such intentions. Since transmigrating, survival was his priority; the thought of romance had to be strangled in its cradle.

“Yo, isn’t this the Second Young Master of the Shen family? Drinking all alone? Have you been given the cold shoulder? Tsk tsk tsk. Where did that imposing air you had a few days ago go?”

Shen Muyun knew instantly who it was: Zhou Shiqing. Tsk, even this kind of person came.

“Zhou Shiqing, I advise you to save your breath. Does the knife taste bad, or have your wounds from the broken bottle glass already healed?”

Zhou Shiqing looked like a bristling little beast. He stepped forward and pointed a finger at Shen Muyun’s nose. “Shen Muyun, who do you think you are? If it weren’t for your brother, would you be able to attend this banquet? You are only riding on the Shen family’s coattails. What brains do you have? You just indulge in pleasure. Don’t think I don’t know you are hiding from Miss Lu!”

Shen Muyun smiled and swatted his hand away with one hand.

“Tsk, you are quite perceptive. Hiding? I, Shen Muyun, have never feared anyone. Miss Lu? Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. I am currently thinking about the Young Master of the Lu family instead. Is that a problem?”

“You!”

“What about me? Fine, if you have nothing else to do, get out of my way. I do not have the time to pull at strings with you.”

Shen Muyun found Zhou Shiqing annoying. He did not know why this man held such hostility toward him; perhaps it was just jealousy of everything he possessed.

Just as Shen Muyun turned to leave, a voice echoed in his mind: “Beep, beep, beep! Host has unlocked the second stage of the mission. The gemstone at the banquet is a mysterious token. You must win it at auction. Beep, beep, beep! Important hint, important hint!”