The Hidden Heiress Is a Secret Big Shot

Chapter 264: Chapter 264 Pei Jundu Seeks Reconciliation, Pleads for Shaojia’s Forgiveness Chapter 264: Chapter 264 Pei Jundu Seeks Reconciliation, Pleads for Shaojia’s Forgiveness Ten minutes later.

A cloud of dust stirred outside the café!

A bright red sports car stopped at the entrance, and Shen Jishi, wearing a holiday-patterned floral shirt, got out of the car. His lower half was clad in trendy wide-leg pants, and upon closer inspection, his hair revealed several colors…

He whistled at the doorman, tossing the keys in his hand over.

This kind of person who appeared to be a fashionista initially did not concern Jin Qingzhou much, until the man sat directly in front of him!

The hand adorned with at least three to five rings sparkled brilliantly under the incandescent light, nearly blinding Jin Qingzhou!

The other man curled his lips arrogantly and wore an earring. His handsome face matched with this attire almost made Jin Qingzhou think he was some rookie star from a new entertainment company!

“Hello, I’m Shen Jishi, a partner at Four Seasons Law Firm.”

“Lawyer Shen?”

“It’s me. Sorry to have startled you.”

Shen Jishi proficiently handed over his lawyer’s license and ID to prove his identity.

He had already grown accustomed to this routine!

It was evident that the number of clients he had startled couldn’t be too small…

Upon reviewing the credentials, Jin Qingzhou indeed breathed a sigh of relief, “Hello, Lawyer Shen, I have already mentioned what I want to consult you about. It’s a matter concerning inheritance.”

Despite Shen Jishi’s flamboyant attire, his professional knowledge and work ethic were spot-on. After looking at the prepared documents, he swiftly grasped all the issues in a few sentences.

“So your issue is hoping to reclaim your father’s inheritance in the best way possible? However, forgive me for being frank, if your stepmother and father have a marital relationship, the proportion of the inheritance you can obtain will not be much.”

Jin Qingzhou nodded, “I understand, but they should not have registered their marriage.”

“A de facto marriage under certain conditions also has the right to inherit as a spouse. Another issue is your marital status; this will also have some impact on inheritance.”

“I’m single and unmarried, and so is my sister.”

Shen Jishi snapped his fingers, put away the pen in his hand into his flamboyant shirt pocket.

“Very well, I understand everything. Your situation isn’t complicated. I’ll do my best to ensure you and your sister gain the maximum benefit.”

“Thank you, Lawyer Shen. The lawyer fees will be according to your standard rates!”

Shen Jishi flashed a broad, toothy smile, “No need, you’re Xiaowu’s teacher, and I’m Xiaowu’s fourth brother. I’ll give you a fifty percent discount! We’ll have more opportunities to meet concerning Xiaowu’s matters!”

Jin Qingzhou didn’t expect that the person who had conversed with him for so long would actually be Shen Boyi’s brother!

She instinctively pinched the bag on her lap and flicked the loose hair from her ear.

“Isn’t Student Shen’s matter always managed by President Shen?”

“My elder brother is busy. He just took the latest flight abroad for business! You can handle Xiaowu’s matters with me in the future! Pleased to collaborate!”

Shen Jishi grinned broadly, extending his hand to Jin Qingzhou.

“Pleased to collaborate, Lawyer Shen.”

…

On the other side, Pei Jue opened the car door, and Qingwu and Shen Shaojia got out.

The car stopped in front of an ancient-style courtyard in Beijing. Its simple color scheme and gray bricks and tiles, hidden among the city’s high-rise buildings, exuded a sense of elegance.

The two pines at the entrance, each worth millions, clearly marked the upscale nature of this restaurant just by the decor.

Shen Shaojia was about to say how nice the place looked when she saw the owner standing at the door, bowing to Qingwu and Pei Jue.

“President Shen, President Pei, Ms. Shen, the Second Master is waiting in the private room, and the latest quarterly financial reports are in President Shen’s office.”

Qingwu nodded slightly, “Thank you for your efforts.”

Only then did Shen Shaojia realize that this restaurant, which looked quite expensive, actually belonged to her sister!

And it seemed that it was a restaurant Pei Jue gifted to Xiaowu!

Qingwu looked at Shen Shaojia and chuckled lightly, “Sister, there are a few dishes here you might like.”

Choosing this place was also to make Shen Shaojia feel more at ease and comfortable!

Pei Jundu was waiting in the private room. The middle-aged man in a dark blue shirt still had an upright, gallant presence, standing there like a bamboo in the wind, solitary and striking.

“You’re here, have a seat.”

Pei Jue led Qingwu to sit on one side, leaving the other side for Shen Shaojia and Pei Jundu.

Shen Shaojia frowned slightly but said nothing, simply sitting down.

“What did you want to tell me?”

“I want to ask if you’re willing to return to the Pei family. It’s not for anything else. You can keep the surname Shen. I just hope, in terms of identity, you can give me a chance to make it public.”

After much thought, he concluded that he was too selfish, causing Shen Shaojia to suffer grievances!

Initially unaware of this child’s existence, once he knew, he chose to avoid it.

“I’m not a good father, not as good as Dongli, but the things you should have, I wish you wouldn’t refuse. You may not acknowledge me, but you shouldn’t be wronged.”

Shen Shaojia pursed her lips.

“I have lived well in the Shen family; you’re the unfortunate one.”

As she spoke, Shen Shaojia patted Pei Jundu on the shoulder, “Boss Pei, you have it tough too. If I were in your position, with a wife gone and a child unrecognized, I probably wouldn’t want to live either.”

Pei Jundu: “…”

“Don’t look at me like that. You just think I’m pitiful and want to acknowledge me publicly, right? No need, don’t do things that only move yourself. Being the daughter of the Shen family doesn’t wrong me at all.”

“My few grievances in life were clearly all given by you.”

“If you think I don’t want to see you, you just hide. Hmph, when you secretly did the paternity test and knew I was your child, why didn’t you avoid me? Now you care about your face?”

As she spoke, she rolled her eyes, unable to hold back!

“Boss Pei, you should be thankful you didn’t know of my existence when I was a child. With someone as awkward as you, you couldn’t have raised a confident, beautiful, optimistic, cheerful, strong, and powerful young girl like me!”

Pei Jundu knew he was in the wrong, and what Shen Shaojia said indeed made sense!

He massaged his temple and looked at Qingwu and Pei Jue, seated opposite him.

“Ajue, take Xiaowu out for a while. I have something to say to Shaojia alone.”

Qingwu confirmed with Shen Shaojia before standing up and leaving the private room with Pei Jue.

“They’ll probably talk for a while. To the office?”

“Anywhere is fine as long as I’m with you!”

Qingwu lowered her head, looking at her hand entwined with Pei Jue’s.

It seemed that whether it was that embrace last time or holding hands with him, it wasn’t that unpleasant…

After Qingwu left, Shen Shaojia immediately stood up and sat across from Pei Jundu.

“If there’s anything else to say, say it all now.”

Pei Jundu’s voice turned slightly hoarse.

“Shaojia, can you… give me a chance? I have never been a father and don’t know how to interact with you. I was wrong in the past, and I’ll change!”

“I’ve thought a lot during these days, and I’m envious of Shen Dongli. I also want to interact with you like regular father and daughter. Can you give me a chance?”

Shen Shaojia sighed lightly.

A cold curve lifted at the corners of her lips, full of self-mockery.

“Boss Pei, this is your first time being a father, but it’s not your first time being a child… When you were a child, how did you wish your parents would treat you? Hide from you, or assume they were good to you, yet never show up?”

“You must understand; it was never me not giving you a chance. It was you who never chose me from the start.”

Shen Shaojia covered her face, curling down, her frail back forming an arch, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Her voice choked up.

“I’ve already accepted that my parents don’t love me that much. Why do you need to dig into my wound and tell me an even harsher truth…”