She suddenly realized, why was Chen Xiao with Zhang Yaqing?
These past few days, Luo Qingli had seed so dependent on him, but now she was getting out of another man’s car holding a bouquet of flowers... Which one is the real her? Chen Xiao’s expression remained impassive, but his heart was in turmoil.
Zhang Yaqing’s expression turned playful. "Miss Luo, what a coincidence!" she said, linking her arm affectionately through Chen Xiao’s.
Luo Qingli gripped the flowers tightly, her phoenix eyes narrowing. "Chen Xiao, why are you here? And with *her*?"
Chen Xiao retorted, "And didn’t you just step out of another man’s car?"
Upon reflection, he realized his jealousy was completely out of line. Their marriage was just an agreent, after all, with no real emotional foundation. Besides, his own situation with Qin Lan wasn’t exactly clear-cut. What right did he have to judge her?
Anyway, once I help Luo Qingli with three things, we’ll have nothing more to do with each other!
Luo Qingli was about to explain. "I..."
"If I rember correctly," Zhang Yaqing cut in, "this must be your ex-boyfriend, Mr. Zhang Yaoyang, right?"
"Miss Zhang has a good mory. I just got back," Zhang Yaoyang smiled. "To be precise, I’m not only Qingli’s ex-boyfriend, but also her first love!"
Saying this in front of Chen Xiao was a blatant provocation.
Chen Xiao glanced at Luo Qingli. So her ex-boyfriend was coming back. No wonder she felt the need to report her schedule; she was giving a heads-up.
"Let’s go," Chen Xiao said irritably to Zhang Yaqing, turning to leave.
"Wait!" Zhang Yaoyang called out to him.
"What is it?" Chen Xiao asked, glancing sideways at him indifferently.
"Nothing much," Zhang Yaoyang sneered. "Just a reminder: a woman as exceptional as Qingli isn’t soone just anyone can handle. What doesn’t belong to you will never be yours! I never thought a country bumpkin like you would be such a player, either. Living off Qingli while fooling around on the side. Utterly disgusting!"
Chen Xiao’s gaze darkened. "Let give you a reminder, too. I have a bad temper, so watch your damn mouth!"
Luo Qingli pressed her lips together, wanting to say sothing, but all her words were stuck in her throat as she watched them walk inside.
Seeing this, Zhang Yaoyang quickly comforted her, "Qingli, don’t be sad over a scumbag like him. He’s not worth it! By the way, I heard President Lu is hosting a banquet today to personally welco a mysterious, important guest. This guest is the one who will decide who wins the billion-dollar project!
"Don’t worry, I’ll use my connections to help you get in good with President Lu and this important guest."
"Thank you, Senior," Luo Qingli said, nodding as she suppressed her frustration.
She had heard the rumor as well. Lu Wushuang, one of the top new elites in Yuncheng City and the most prominent figure among the three giants, rarely appeared in public. For her to personally welco soone... one could only imagine how important that person must be.
She hesitated for a mont before speaking. "Senior, please don’t bring up the past anymore."
"Back then, I was going through a rebellious phase and deliberately went against my family, which is why I announced we were dating. I also made it clear at the ti that I only saw you as a senior and was just using you to make my family angry."
"I’m married now, and I don’t want you bringing this up in front of my husband and causing a misunderstanding. I hope you can understand, Senior!"
Zhang Yaoyang’s face darkened, and he forced a smile. "Okay, I understand."
The news of their "relationship" had spread like wildfire through their social circle back then, largely because Zhang Yaoyang had intentionally circulated it. To his surprise, Luo Qingli had called an end to the lodramatic "romance" just three days later, publicly announcing their breakup. He had been the laughingstock of their circle for a long ti afterward. Only the two of them knew the real story. Luo Qingli had simply wanted to anger her family and had asked him to be a prop. In reality, he had never even held her hand.
The more Luo Qingli thought about it, the more confused she beca. She tossed the flowers into a nearby trash can. I just bought these flowers on a whim; they weren’t from Zhang Yaoyang. But even if I explained, would Chen Xiao even believe ? Then again, why should I be the only one feeling this way? Chen Xiao is fooling around with Zhang Yaqing, isn’t he? And that vixen even dared to put her arm through my husband’s... The more I think about it, the more furious I get. I have to settle this score!
anwhile, the Jingtian Club was already bustling with activity. Nurous elites mingled, chatting and drinking in a relaxed atmosphere. The club boasted a comprehensive range of anities favored by the upper class: an outdoor swimming pool, card rooms, horseback riding, archery, golf, and more.
After entering, Chen Xiao found a random place to sit.
Zhang Yaqing chuckled. "Mr. Chen, it seems your wife isn’t exactly faithful, is she? Still fooling around with her ex-boyfriend even after getting married. Why don’t you consider instead?"
Of course, she knew Luo Qingli’s three-day romance with Zhang Yaoyang was a complete joke. But she wasn’t about to tell Chen Xiao that! How else could she take advantage of the situation? She had to fan the flas and drive a wedge between them.
"Our marriage is just an agreent. Once it’s over, we’ll have no relationship," Chen Xiao replied, taking a bite of fruit. "I ca today to speed up that separation."
Zhang Yaqing’s eyes lit up. She leaned in and whispered mysteriously in his ear, "I heard President Lu is welcoming an important guest today. It couldn’t possibly be... you, could it?"
The warm breath tickled his ear.
This intimate scene of them whispering was witnessed by Luo Qingli the mont she walked in. A surge of anger flared in her chest, and she stord toward them, her face grim and radiating a murderous aura. Zhang Yaqing might be the esteed lady of the Zhang Family with a high status, but openly seducing her husband was going too far! This was unbearable.
She walked over, fuming, and sat down abruptly in front of them. With a smile that didn’t reach her eyes, she asked, "What are you two chatting so happily about?"
Zhang Yaqing giggled, her enchanting eyes dancing with flirtatious charm. "We’re just discussing so adult matters. Is Miss Luo interested in this sort of thing as well?"
"Heh. I hear Miss Zhang has never been married, nor has she even had a boyfriend," Luo Qingli said lightly. "Does that really qualify you as an adult?"
Zhang Yaqing smirked, unfazed and even a bit provocative. "I have... unique tastes. I like married n. By the way, a virile man like Mr. Chen must be quite impressive, right?"
The audacity of their conversation made everyone nearby prick up their ears. Luo Qingli was the famous Ice Queen, and Zhang Yaqing was known as a dignified lady who was ruthless and decisive. To think they were publicly discussing such a risqué topic...
Luo Qingli’s face turned ashen. A married man? This woman is really after my husband!
"My husband is certainly impressive," Luo Qingli said, casually tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "But he likes them young. He can’t even stand won who are a little older than . I’m afraid Miss Zhang is out of luck."
A flicker of annoyance crossed Zhang Yaqing’s pretty face. She was indeed two years older than Luo Qingli. Calling her old... that was a low blow.
She chuckled. "I use top-tier serums to take care of my skin. We’re about the sa age; who knows which of us will look older first, right?"
"As for n..." Zhang Yaqing’s seductive phoenix eyes held a challenging glint. "I have an immature idea. If I were to steal your... source of vitality, I wonder if you might not age a little faster than ?"
With those words, a dead silence fell over the area. The two jewels of Yuncheng City had always been rivals, but their battles were typically fought in the shadows. Now, they were publicly fighting over a man.
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