Chapter 63: Solving the Riddle III

Just a short while ago, the Fu family had been plunged into an unprecedented crisis.

Previously, in order to propel a group subsidiary toward an initial public offering, they had invested massive amounts of manpower, material resources, and capital. To their dismay, they suffered a heavy blow when the members of the board of directors collectively and maliciously withdrew their funds.

Their normally functioning capital turnover was instantly thrown into disarray.

To make matters worse, just as the financial issue had barely been resolved, the financial system and network security vendor collaborating with the Fu family was summoned by regulatory authorities due to compliance violations, ultimately resulting in the forced removal of their related products and services from the market.

Although this series of events appeared coincidental, it severely damaged the Fu family's reputation within the financial sector.

Faced with such a grim situation, Fu Yanchen, as the core figure of the family enterprise, found himself stretched too thin and barely able to manage his own affairs.

Had he not been driven to the end of his rope, why would Madam Fu have forced him to seek external support through an arranged marriage?

All of these crucial pieces of information had been gathered by Shen Mengxia from Ye Huaiting.

Ever since leaving her aunt's luxury yacht, she knew time was of the essence. She had to race against the clock to gain a deep understanding of the intricate details surrounding the prominent noble families of the capital, particularly the current predicament facing the Fu family.

At the same time, she needed to unravel the tangled relationships and backgrounds among the four sons and one daughter within the Shen family as quickly as possible.

Only by thoroughly mastering the situation on both sides could she find the key to breaking the deadlock. More importantly, where was her father?

"Xiaxia, did I hear Mom right when she said you and Eldest Brother registered your marriage?" Receiving a call from Shen Mengxia, Ye Huaiting's first reaction was one of utter shock.

"Let's meet up," Shen Mengxia said calmly.

Inside a café, Ye Huaiting sat in a corner, his gaze frequently drifting toward the entrance.

His emotions were somewhat complicated, as he was about to meet Shen Mengxia, his childhood sweetheart from days gone by.

At last, Shen Mengxia's figure appeared at the doorway.

She remained as breathtakingly beautiful as ever, though her eyes now carried an added touch of maturity and determination. Ye Huaiting stood up and walked toward her with a smile.

"Long time no see, Xiaxia," Ye Huaiting said softly.

Shen Mengxia responded with a gentle smile as well. "Yes, long time no see."

The two sat opposite each other, and a brief silence fell between them. Ye Huaiting broke the ice by asking, "Have you been doing well all these years?"

Shen Mengxia nodded slightly. "Not bad. And you?"

Ye Huaiting sighed. "I'm getting by. It's just that sometimes, I can't help but reminisce about the days we used to share."

A flicker of hesitation crossed Shen Mengxia's eyes. She knew this rendezvous was about much more than simply catching up on old times.

Taking a deep breath, she said, "Huaiting, I'm here today because I want to talk to you about the Fu family."

Ye Huaiting's expression turned serious; he was well aware of Shen Mengxia's purpose.

He nodded and said, "I know the Fu family's situation is what concerns you most right now. Ask me whatever you'd like."

Shen Mengxia gave him a grateful look and then began asking a series of questions concerning the Fu family. Ye Huaiting answered in meticulous detail, knowing full well how vital this information was to her.

As their conversation progressed, old memories kept welling up in both of their hearts.

The wonderful moments they had once spent together felt as though they had happened only yesterday. Yet, reality forced them both to face their respective paths in life.

At last, Shen Mengxia stood up and said, "Thank you, Huaiting."

Ye Huaiting rose as well, looking straight into her eyes as he said, "Xiaxia, no matter what happens, I hope you find happiness."

Shen Mengxia nodded with a faint smile, then turned and walked out of the café.

As he watched her receding figure, a myriad of complex emotions washed over Ye Huaiting. He knew that their shared story had become a thing of the past, and from this day forward, Shen Mengxia would be his eldest sister-in-law.