Chapter 274: 191 Wuye assists; stabbing, making his death thorough_2
“That’s perfect, after we wrap up here, could you give Miss Ruan a ride ho? You two are heading the sa way.”
“Sure, no problem,” Qi Zeyan agreed without hesitation, considering it a simple favor.
The karaoke room wasn’t big, and Ruan ngxi was selecting songs close to where Jiang Jinsang and the others were sitting, so she naturally overheard their conversation. Watching Jiang Jinsang’s expression at the mont, it felt…
As if she was looking at her saviors!
“Miss Ruan, then this evening, Zeyan will give you a ride. You okay with that?” Jiang Jinsang asked thoughtfully.
“Wouldn’t that be too much trouble for the boss?”
“I’m here to mooch off the fun; you don’t find troubleso, so giving you a lift is no big deal,” said Qi Zeyan casually.
“Then, Boss… I’ll drink to you. Here’s mine, you do as you please,” said Ruan ngxi politely, quickly consenting.
Qi Zeyan knew she could hold her liquor, but seeing her drink so boldly, and recalling previous events at the banquet, he couldn’t help but warn her, “Girls should try not to drink when they’re out.”
“If they weren’t acquaintances, I wouldn’t drink either.”
In these tis, one cannot be too cautious. Although one should not suspect everyone of ill intent, being alone in the capital, she needed to have so self-protective awareness.
“I’ll pick so songs,” announced Qi Zeyan who was very good at keeping work and play separate. Even with subordinates around, he did not avoid having fun; he just played his part. However, before picking songs, he asked Tang Wan, “Miss Tang, will you sing?”
“You go ahead.”
Deep down, Ruan ngxi knew that Tang Wan had no interest in Qi Zeyan. But what her boss was really thinking was hard to say. Surely he hadn’t been hung up on it all this ti, had he? Or else tonight…
Should she stir up trouble, to help him let go once and for all?
Yet Tang Wan was leaning against Jiang Jinsang, whispering in his ear, “Why did you suddenly have him take Xixi ho?”
“She likes Zeyan, doesn’t she?”
“…,” Tang Wan looked astonished. Where on earth did he get that idea?
“I’m just doing a favor since it’s convenient. But Zeyan doesn’t like her type; what happens between them in the future is out of my hands.” Jiang Jinsang was always asured in his actions. When it ca to relationships, it was all about fate. Just because two people were good didn’t an they were suited to be a couple; fate would have to take its course.
“How do you know?” They had been out for als and chats; Ruan ngxi hadn’t deliberately ntioned Qi Zeyan, so she should have concealed it well.
Jiang Jinsang just smiled and leaned in to whisper back to her.
To an outsider, their familiarity seed intimate and flirtatious.
Qi Zeyan’s peripheral vision kept glancing at the two, wondering what they were up to. There were two other living beings in the room; couldn’t they show so decorum? He was tempted to throw them both out!
anwhile, Ruan ngxi kept stealing glances at him, seeing the look in his eyes and suspecting he might still be fixated on Tang Wan. She heaved a helpless sigh…
**
Around eleven, the group finally dispersed, said their goodbyes, and went their separate ways.
Ruan ngxi had a few drinks that night, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she obediently sat in the passenger seat of Qi Zeyan’s car.
“Buckle up,” said Qi Zeyan with a raised eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of disdain. What was a girl doing drinking so much outside?
“Okay,” Ruan ngxi dutifully fastened her seat belt, and the car started.
Initially, the two didn’t say much to each other until Qi Zeyan changed the car’s radio station to an emotional channel where the host was connecting a caller.
It was a man who had fallen in love with a woman, but she had a boyfriend. The host tried to offer advice, saying he understood the logic, but just couldn’t let go.
Qi Zeyan frowned and turned off the radio.
Ruan ngxi raised an eyebrow; this man’s experience seed sowhat similar to Qi Zeyan’s. Could it be that it struck a chord with him, which is why he didn’t wish to continue listening?
“Boss…”
“I’m off work, no need to call boss.”
“Then…” Ruan ngxi wasn’t sure how to address him; she couldn’t possibly call him by his na directly like Jiang Jinsang did, hesitating, “Young Master Qi? Mr. Qi?”
Qi Zeyan furrowed his brow, “You might as well keep calling boss.”
Other titles coming from her mouth just sounded strange.
“Since it’s after hours and we’re not talking business, can I ask you a personal question?”
Qi Zeyan raised an eyebrow, “What is it?”
“Do you still like Wanwan?” Ruan ngxi coughed, “I just think that the host spoke the truth, you can’t force feelings.”
A knife went through Qi Zeyan’s heart, and the corner of his mouth twitched fiercely.
“Actually, this way, you’re also putting pressure on Wanwan, after all, you two will probably et often in the future. If you always look at her with strange eyes, it’s really not very good.”
Another knife, Qi Zeyan almost vomited blood.
“Moreover, Xiaowu is your friend. It’s not honorable to eye your brother’s wife.”
“It’s better to let go of many things sooner rather than later.”
…
A series of stabs, deep to the bone, Qi Zeyan’s face grew darker and darker.
“I know that honest advice is seldom pleasant to the ear, but as Wanwan’s friend and your subordinate, I don’t want it to be awkward when you et each other in the future.”
Qi Zeyan hit the brakes hard, pulling the car over to the curb. Ruan ngxi, caught off guard and only restrained by the seatbelt, nearly smashed her face against the windshield.
“Ruan ngxi, are you fucking stupid! I don’t like her!”
Ruan ngxi’s heart shook violently, giving her the feeling of a heart attack.
“I know she’s Xiaowu’s girlfriend. Even if I were dying of thirst, I wouldn’t covet my brother’s girlfriend!”
“Do you see as that kind of shaless beast in your eyes, as your boss?”
Ruan ngxi paused, “Then why did you keep calling out to her in the private room and staring at her?”
With so many stabs given already, she might as well ask clearly. Besides, bolstered by the alcohol, she was a bit braver.
“What did I call out to her for?”
“You invited her to sing!”
“She’s essentially my little brother’s girlfriend. There’s no problem in , as her elder brother, calling out to her, right? And those two shalessly flaunted their love in front of ; am I not allowed to feel frustrated and suffocated? Right now, I’m looking at you, do I have feelings for you?”
“Really don’t like her? But last ti when Wanwan ca to the company, you personally sent soone to pick her up…”
“I’m close with Xiaowu, so looking out for her is normal. Don’t let your mind wander with absurd thoughts, and definitely don’t spout nonsense to Tang Wan; we have nothing to do with each other!”
“Oh— ” Ruan ngxi bit her lip, her heart blossoming with joy!
Good that you don’t like her.
Qi Zeyan remained silent, continuing to drive. Having drunk alcohol, Ruan ngxi felt light and her heart seed to flutter and lift as well…
Once they reached the bottom of her apartnt building, Qi Zeyan raised his eyebrow, “You’re here.”
“Thank you.” This ti Ruan ngxi wasn’t as drunk as before. She unfastened her complete belt, grabbed her bag, and tentatively asked, “Do you want to co up for a bit?”
“It’s twelve o’clock!”
Why do you always invite n to your ho? You’re shrewd at work, so why are you such a dimwit in personal matters!
“Then I’ll get going first, thank you for the ride.” Ruan ngxi got out of the car, watched him drive off, then swayed with her bag, clicked her high heels, and humd a tune as she entered the building.
…
After getting ho and taking a bath, she noticed a ssage from Tang Wan, which was basically just to tell her that she had gotten ho too.
[By the way, I have to thank your brother Xiaowu for today. Without him, how would I have had a chance for an alone mont with him?] Ruan ngxi sat cross-legged on the bed, texting her.
[He noticed that you like him.]
[How did he notice, did I not hide it well?]
[Four reasons: first, although you didn’t ntion him today, whenever you unintentionally talked about him, she said your eyes would shine; second, as soon as you knew he was coming, you started acting very ladylike; third, before Qi Zeyan arrived, you went to the restroom to touch up your makeup three tis; fourth, when you spoke to Qi Zeyan, you deliberately pinched your voice, flattering.]
Flattering? What a way to speak! Her voice was clearly gentle and soft!
Ruan ngxi’s eyelids twitched fiercely twice. It was terrifying! No wonder on her first day of work, Assistant Xiaozhu told her:
“If you co across any of the Jiang Family lords, walk the other way!”
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