The Hidden Heiress Is a Secret Big Shot

Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Willing to Get Engaged to Pei Jue

Shen Shushan was truly bewildered!

When did he ever snatch Chu Yuheng’s endorsement?

The more he thought about it, the stranger it seemed. Shen Shushan simply said a quick goodbye before going to find his agent.

Shen Boyi glanced at the time on his watch.

“I have a transnational meeting. I’m leaving now. Don’t wait for me for dinner tonight.”

Qingwu coughed softly, tugging at Shen Boyi’s sleeve, and whispered, “Big brother, that random child who mysteriously appeared on my household registration is already taken care of.”

As Qingwu mentioned this, Tu Lan, who had been unaware, quickly asked about it.

Shen Jishi exaggerated the story as he recounted it.

Although Shen Boyi was originally rushing to catch a flight, he stood there and listened to the tale for a while. After piecing everything together in his mind, he then restarted his steps and left.

Shen Jishi called out from behind, “Big brother, isn’t the road to the airport the other way?”

“I’m not going anymore. There’s business I can attend to domestically too.”

Shen Jishi: “?”

Since when could negotiating business come with a dose of ditching commitments?

…

After returning from the research summit, Qingwu found herself bombarded with a mountain of messages. Opening them, she found they were nothing more than offers to switch to various labs…

She and Tian Yue had set basic entry requirements for their lab—the stipulation of having hair eliminated a good number of applicants!

To gain entry into the dream lab, one even needed to have hair—a detail that many researchers found to be a second humiliation…

Shen Shaojia sat beside Qingwu, who was processing the messages.

Outside the window, the evening breeze swayed gently as it brushed against Qingwu’s delicate face. Though she was clearly young, there was a touch of poised, commanding authority about her that tugged at the heartstrings.

It seemed as if this was exactly where Qingwu belonged!

How had she not noticed before that her little sister carried the effortless grace and composure that only true leaders possessed?

Upon returning to the Shen Family estate, Elder Shen immediately summoned Qingwu.

Sitting in his study, the fragrance of tea rose in the air. Elder Shen personally brewed a pot of tea before handing a cup over to her.

“This was your grandmother’s favorite tea before she passed. Give it a taste.”

“It’s odd—this tea hadn’t been produced for years, yet after you came home this year, your father suddenly brought some back!”

There seemed to be more that came back home alongside Qingwu!

“It’s very good tea.”

Taking a small sip, Qingwu understood that Elder Shen had something to say to her.

Elder Shen gazed at his granddaughter sitting opposite him.

Every gesture of Qingwu’s carried faint echoes of Lin Huazhen—the departed left, but traces of her remained.

“Xiao Wu, Grandpa owes both you and your grandmother an apology. Back then, your grandmother and I… met at Beidou Star.”

“My stationed post was at the border. Beidou Star’s secrecy protocols were so strict that I couldn’t get in with my clearance, but your grandmother brought me inside to take a look.”

Recalling the scene, Elder Shen chuckled helplessly.

“Although a laboratory is hardly a good place for dates, to me, it’s one of Grandpa’s warmest memories from this lifetime!”

“The reason I called you here was to tell you—those who have the clearance to sign off for Beidou Star have higher authority than Grandpa did. But now, they’ve all stepped down. If you encounter anything difficult, just come to Grandpa!”

Qingwu nodded in agreement.

“For a moment, I thought Grandpa might want me to leave Beidou Star.”

Elder Shen chuckled, his wise and caring gaze shining with warmth.

“Even if you left Beidou Star, those little friends of yours would still follow you, just under another name. What difference does it make?”

“As long as you know what’s best for yourself, Grandpa is at ease!”

It must be said that Elder Shen indeed understood Qingwu quite well.

Elder Shen poured Qingwu another cup of tea.

“Another reason I called you here is about your engagement to Pei Jue. What’s your take on it? You’re still young. Don’t feel rushed to decide who to spend your life with if you haven’t thought it through yet.”

Qingwu was indeed young. Marriage could wait; the engagement would merely be a formality.

Thinking of spending a lifetime with Pei Jue… it didn’t seem too bad!

With that in mind, Qingwu realized she had no objections.

“I’m fine with it.”

Elder Shen smiled knowingly, asking, “Are you fine with anyone, or are you fine specifically with Pei Jue?”

Qingwu’s temperament bore a resemblance to Lin Huazhen’s—both had a self-sacrificing quality when it came to the greater good!

Elder Shen didn’t want Qingwu to sacrifice herself unnecessarily.

Meeting Elder Shen’s gaze directly, Qingwu answered candidly, “Only Pei Jue will do.”

“Then Grandpa is relieved. Your school recently changed some staff. When you have free time, you can return to class—it might help shift your mood. As far as Grandpa is concerned, your happiness matters most. The engagement party arrangements can be left to your parents.”

For Qingwu, attending school was merely a change of pace.

With a slight smirk, Qingwu nodded and replied, “Alright, I understand.”

…

Beijing University.

The sleek Cullinan parked neatly at the school’s entrance, drawing countless stares.

Undoing her seatbelt, Qingwu was just about to step out of the car when Pei Jue caught her hand and held it still.

Leaning in close, Pei Jue murmured teasingly, “Give me a kiss before you go?”

Qingwu’s face turned bright red!

Why was this man suddenly speaking so straightforwardly now?

Although they were lovers, such direct and provocative words whispered in Pei Jue’s velvety voice left Qingwu’s heart pounding uncontrollably…

As she gazed at the handsome face drawn close to hers in the confined car space, she could tangibly sense Pei Jue’s presence.

Feeling mischievous, Qingwu lifted her hand and lightly patted Pei Jue’s face. Then, taking advantage of his distracted moment, she leaned in to kiss his cheek before swiftly exiting the car.

Watching her retreating figure, Pei Jue touched his cheek and laughed indulgently with a mixture of affection and helplessness.

This girl… he truly had no way of dealing with her!

Shi Kui grew ecstatic seeing Qingwu return to class!

“Student Shen!”

“Just call me Qingwu. What’s up, class monitor?”

Shi Kui hugged her bundle of books and sat beside Qingwu. “The school expelled Wen Youjie, but for some reason, the principal retired too. Now there’s a new principal in place.”

The happenings at the research summit hadn’t gone wide-scale.

After all, it had only spread in small academic circles, but that alone was enough to ensure Ye Qilan would never gain a footing in the research field for the rest of his life!

All these things were within Qingwu’s expectations.

Shi Kui pursed her lips. “Even the department head has been replaced, and they want you to stop by their office after class. Apparently, they’ve reviewed your previous design drafts and want to discuss them.”

Qingwu nodded in acknowledgment.

That class was supposed to be Jin Qingzhou’s. After some waiting, she finally rushed in hurriedly, apologized to the students, and commenced teaching.

Propping her cheek on her hand, Qingwu gazed at Jin Qingzhou at the podium. Suddenly, the chair next to her emitted a slight noise!

Lowering her head, Qingwu saw Su Mi slipping in from behind, stooping low like a thief as she stealthily sat down next to her.

“Sweetheart, your campus is ridiculously huge. I’ve been searching for you for ages!”

“Wasn’t the school small back when you attended it?”

Su Mi responded with sheer confidence.

“How should I know? I never went to class anyway! Besides, my diploma was bought!”

“Why have you come looking for me?”

At the mention of her reason, Su Mi’s mood instantly turned sour, puffing up like a little kitten ready to fight.

“I want to break up with your second brother! Tell him to stay the hell away from me!”