Chapter 15: Master Shen's Rigorous Justice Like Fishing

At the foot of Yunxi Mountain lies the top-tier affluent villa district of the capital city, where the old Shen family residence is located.

The Shen family villa was renovated just two years ago. Its modern-style mansion is grand and imposing, with white marble walls adorned with intricate carvings and relief decorations.

The estate covers a vast area; the front courtyard garden is lush and vibrant, offering a beautiful environment. Within the garden is even a small artificial lake with a fountain, both luxurious and magnificent.

As Shen Yanzhi stepped out of the car, the butler immediately greeted him, “Mr. Shen, Elder Shen has been waiting for you for some time. He wishes to see you in the study as soon as you return.”

Shen Yanzhi nodded slightly and handed the car keys to a nearby servant, who would park the car in the villa’s garage after he left.

Just as Shen Yanzhi entered the villa’s main entrance, Liu Yurong, who had been sitting on the sofa chatting with Qin Mengshuang, caught sight of him and quickly stood up to greet him. “Ah, Yanzhi, you’re back! Just came from the company, right? Thirsty? The butler just brought some tea—it’s still hot!”

“I’m not thirsty. Aunt, please have it yourself,” Shen Yanzhi replied coldly.

Earlier this afternoon, he had received a sudden call from the old master, instructing him to return to the old residence for dinner.

Without a doubt, Shen Yanzhi knew this dinner had everything to do with Aunt’s useless nephew.

Liu Yurong’s unusually eager attitude only confirmed this suspicion.

With long strides, Shen Yanzhi headed toward the study.

Seeing his usual aloof and indifferent demeanor, Liu Yurong’s face twisted briefly. She took a deep breath and couldn’t help but whisper a complaint to Qin Mengshuang, “Ever since Yanzhi became the CEO of Shen Corporation, he’s been increasingly disrespectful toward us elders!”

A trace of sarcasm flickered in Qin Mengshuang’s eyes, but she said nothing more.

That day, after Shen Hongguo stormed out of Shen Corporation, he had confided in her about what Liu Yurong’s nephew had done.

What audacity to embezzle twelve million yuan from Shen Corporation!

And to have the nerve to come to the old master and complain?

Did they really think the Shen family was some kind of ATM for the Liu family?

If it weren’t for the need to leverage Shen Yuanzhong’s power to jointly overthrow Shen Yanzhi, Qin Mengshuang wouldn’t have bothered associating with such mindless, shameless sisters-in-law like Liu Yurong.

…

The study door was firmly closed. Shen Yanzhi looked up and knocked lightly. “Grandfather.”

The elderly master inside quickly responded.

Shen Yanzhi pushed open the door.

Inside the study, the old master was seated before a Go board. Seeing Shen Yanzhi’s tall, upright figure, he beckoned him in eagerly. “Come here, grandson. It’s been a long time since we played Go together.”

“Certainly,” Shen Yanzhi replied as he walked over and sat opposite the old master.

Shen Yanzhi grew up under the old master’s care; it was he who had first taught him Go.

When he was a student, Shen Yanzhi often accompanied the old master for games. But after entering the workforce and moving out of the old residence, he had less and less time.

One held the black stones, the other the white, and neither spoke much.

On the empty board, moves slowly accumulated.

After an indeterminate time, the old master sighed softly. “Yanzhi, your skill at Go has improved greatly.”

Shen Yanzhi’s style of play mirrored his personality: initially calm and placid like a lake’s surface, betraying no hint of threat.

But by the time the opponent realized it, they had already been encircled and trapped, unable to escape.

When the game ended, the old master tossed the stones back into the container and looked at his calm-faced eldest grandson. “Do you know why I called you back today?”

In the phone, Chi Yu, secretly charging her battery, perked up.

Shen Yanzhi answered in a cold voice, “It’s about that unreliable nephew from Aunt’s family.”

“That’s right,” the old master admitted outright. “That day, you showed no respect to your uncle and third uncle in your office and had the police take Huang Sheng away. Your uncle and third uncle were very unhappy about it. Especially your third uncle—he’s been complaining to me for days.”

Chi Yu: …

She remembered now!

It was the incident that happened a few days ago in the office.

She hadn’t expected that Shen Hongguo and Shen Yuanzhong, both in their forties or fifties, would go to the old master to complain.

And worse, they were complaining about their own eldest nephew?

At this moment, Chi Yu somewhat understood why the Shen Corporation had skipped a generation and gone to Shen Yanzhi rather than to Shen Hongguo or Shen Yuanzhong.

Just considering emotional intelligence, these two men, who had lived most of their lives, were no match for the steady and reliable young Shen Yanzhi.

“The police have gathered sufficient evidence, and the legal department has already filed an appeal against Huang Sheng. I believe the court’s verdict will come soon,” Shen Yanzhi said. “Once the verdict is out, I trust your third uncle and the others won’t bother you anymore.”

The old master’s smile faded, his face stern and slightly angry. “You mean, even if I told you to let Huang Sheng off, you wouldn’t agree?”

Shen Yanzhi was not intimidated by the old master’s authority. Instead, he said firmly, “Grandfather, business is business. No favoritism. That’s what you taught me.”

His meaning was clear: even if the old master ordered it, he would not sign any letter of forgiveness. This was his unwavering loyalty and commitment to protecting the company’s interests.

The old master’s face darkened, and he didn’t reply immediately. The atmosphere in the study grew silent and tense.

Even through her phone, Chi Yu sensed the stalemate between the old master and Shen Yanzhi.

Silently, she gave Shen Yanzhi a mental thumbs-up.

Being fair and just, as a leader, Shen Yanzhi’s character and capability were impeccable.

No wonder her former classmates had fought tooth and nail to get into Shen Corporation.

Not only was the treatment excellent, but the leadership was top-notch as well.

After an unknown interval, the old master suddenly slammed the table and laughed heartily, “Good! I knew I wasn’t mistaken. Yanzhi, entrusting Shen Corporation to you makes me feel at ease. From now on, anyone who acts against the interests of Shen Corporation, you must stand firm like today and protect the company’s interests. No pleading will be allowed!”

Shen Yanzhi remained indifferent. The only people he truly cared about were the old master who raised him and Mrs. Jiang, who bore him after ten months of pregnancy.

If he could reject even the old master’s request, it was easy to imagine how resolute he was about his principles.

The old master grew increasingly pleased, his face proud as he looked at Shen Yanzhi.

Chi Yu: “...” What??

You old man, fishing for a confession with your tactics?

I never expected you to be this kind of old master!

By contrast, Shen Yanzhi’s expression remained steady, seemingly accustomed to the old master’s unexpected ways.

That evening, the villa was unusually lively during dinner.

Besides Shen Yanzhi, Shen Hongguo and Shen Yuanzhong both arrived with their families.

The old master had also called Mrs. Jiang beforehand, but she was away on a business trip to another province and could not return in time, so she regrettably missed the gathering.