Chapter 773: Deleted Video Clips

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Shen Yan looked at his daughter, whose smile had reduced to mere slits of her eyes. He cleared his throat with a tinge of frustration.

Guan Lei quickly turned to Shen Yan, showing concern. “Uncle, is your throat uncomfortable? I can arrange to have something soothing for the throat sent over another day.”

“No need, the Shen family is not lacking in what you’re offering,” Shen Yan coldly refused.

“Young Master Guan, do you have any other matters to discuss? If not, the door is over there, no need for an escort,” Shen Yan bluntly issued the order to leave.

Shen Xi, watching Guan Lei’s pitiful expression, spoke up. “I’ll see you off.”

After Shen Xi uttered these words, she was met with a mixed glare from her parents. Pretending not to notice, she grabbed Guan Lei’s hand and headed toward the door.

Lu Shan sighed, “This silly girl, a real handful.”

Shen Yan also sighed in exasperation, “Things that come too easily are often taken for granted. Why can’t she understand our efforts?”

Having escorted Guan Lei to the large iron gate, Shen Xi smiled at him and asked, “Are you unhappy with my parents’ attitude?”

Guan Lei shook his head as he held Shen Xi’s hand. “No, at least they’re willing to challenge me, rather than exploiting their authority as parents to make things difficult for you. I’m content with that. It shows they’re testing me.”

Shaking Guan Lei’s hand, Shen Xi said, “You can still think like this? It’s progress and potential.”

Guan Lei moved closer to Shen Xi and said, “Can I have a reward then?”

Shen Xi graciously asked, “What kind of reward do you want?”

“Kiss me,” Guan Lei replied, staring intently into Shen Xi’s eyes.

Shen Xi turned her head and glanced toward the house, startling Shen Yan and Lu Shan, who had been peeking from behind the curtains, causing them to quickly pull back a few steps.

After ensuring no one was watching, Shen Xi gave Guan Lei a peck on the lips.

Guan Lei joyfully touched his lips. It was the first time in four years that they had kissed each other a little more openly, though it was still somewhat discreet. Nevertheless, it was progress.

As Guan Lei was about to leave, Shen Xi hesitated and asked, “Is there anything you’d like to say?”

Guan Lei sized up Shen Xi’s outfit and, in the moment of her anticipation, he leaned in and whispered, “You look really sexy today.”

Guan Lei even boldly pinched Shen Xi’s butt, then ran away like a monkey.

Shen Xi gritted her teeth in anger. Before she could settle her nerves, Guan Lei sent a message and kept up with the flirtation, saying, “It was really firm.”

Shen Xi fiercely stomped her feet. “This grudge shall not go unanswered, for I am a woman of my word. Guan Lei, you just wait. There will come a day when you will suffer for this,” she vowed to herself.

Shen Xi returned to her house in a huff.

Once Guan Lei returned home, he was consumed with desire. Unable to contain his excitement, he imagined Shen Xi’s appearance that day and relieved his tension.

After cleaning up, he checked the message sent by Guan Ba to review the progress of the interrogation of the three individuals.

As expected, they had not found much. Gu Chen was known for being meticulous, never allowing any room for error in his actions. Even if everyone suspected him, he would emerge clean.

Guan Lei turned his gaze toward the recovered surveillance footage, and within it, he could only discern a familiar figure – that of Gu Chen. The rest were all unfamiliar faces.

It was just an ordinary and uneventful video clip, so why was this particular segment deleted? It seemed he would have to spend more time investigating.

The following morning, Guan Lei handed the three individuals over to Shen Xi!s parents.

Shen Yan contacted Qian Tong, learning that Gu Chen had regained consciousness, and together with Lu Shan and Shen Xi, they headed to the hospital.

Upon seeing Shen Xi, Gu Chen’s cold expression warmed into a smile, and he said with joy, “It’s good to see you safe.”

Shen Yan blocked Gu Chen’s gaze from reaching Shen Xi and said with a smile, “l must express my gratitude for your assistance yesterday, President Gu.

Please accept this small token of appreciation.”

Gu Chen concealed the chill in his eyes and replied, “President Shen, there’s no need to be so formal. Shen Xi and 1 are friends, and friends should help each other.’

Lu Shan wore a gentle smile on her face as she said, “Xi has always been a reserved and anti-social child, not one to make friends easily. It’s quite a pleasant surprise to see her getting along so well with President Gu. However, Xi’s nature is typically aloof and stubborn. If she ever offends President Gu, you must let us know, and we’ll deal with her..”