After this small incident, Yan Xixi no longer felt like staying. Seeing her depressed look, Huang Xiaojue gently said, "Xixi, don’t be angry. That guy is a jerk; just ignore him. It’s getting late, let’s head back."
She remained silent even after getting in the car. "Xixi..." he called a few tis before she finally responded, "What?" He stared at her, noting her empty, distant gaze.
"Xixi, I have to go on a business trip tomorrow..."
"Oh? You’re leaving again?"
He sighed inwardly. He had told her yesterday, but she had forgotten. He wondered what was truly on her mind. He pulled the car over to the side of the road. "Xixi, are you unhappy?"
She closed her eyes slightly. She had suddenly realized that she couldn’t avoid her past. Today’s encounter with Wang Xiaohao was just the beginning. Just like her shaful past, it would inevitably be revealed to Huang Xiaojue sooner or later.
"Xixi, do you want to co with to Hong Kong for a few days?"
She shook her head with a bitter smile. "How can I take ti off before I’ve even handed in my resignation? We’ll talk about it later."
Even when he dropped her ho, her mood hadn’t improved. As Huang Xiaojue was driving back, his phone rang. It was Wang Xiaohao. "Mr. Huang, there’s sothing I wanted to discuss with you..."
"What is it?"
Wang Xiaohao got straight to the point, "Na your price. I want the girl you brought tonight."
Huang Xiaojue was speechless.
"HAHA, Mr. Huang, don’t play coy with ," Wang Xiaohao said. "To be honest, I’ve looked into you. You’re an exceptionally gifted talent, handso, even called the most handso man in the financial circle. What kind of woman can’t you get?"
Huang Xiaojue, suppressing his anger, asked flatly, "Are you drunk?"
Wang Xiaohao laughed loudly. "I certainly had a few extra drinks. But really, Huang Xiaojue, why are you putting yourself through this? I can offer you many other benefits. Just give that woman. Anyway, San Shao got tired of her a long ti ago. You’re not really planning on marrying her, are you?"
A wave of anger surged through Huang Xiaojue. He was so furious that if that damn guy were in front of him, he wouldn’t hesitate to smash his nose.
Yet, Wang Xiaohao’s voice ca from the other end of the call, the reek of alcohol so strong it seed to carry over the phone, "Huang Xiaojue... I can offer sothing else in exchange... Na your price..."
He hung up the phone abruptly and slamd his fist hard against the steering wheel. He suddenly realized why Xixi had been so out of sorts tonight. It was all because of this jerk.
"Anyway, San Shao got tired of her a long ti ago. You’re not really planning on marrying her, are you?" So, that fat pig hadn’t mistaken her identity after all! It was because Wan Donglin had brought her into that circle before.
He gritted his teeth, stars exploding in his vision. That damned Wan Donglin! How long would this shaless bastard continue to tornt them?
For two consecutive days, Yan Xixi remained in low spirits. After work on Friday, she rushed to the shop, as it was the final inspection day for the renovation. When she reached the entrance, she stopped. Huang Xiaojue’s mother was inside, scrutinizing everything with a critical gaze.
She braced herself and went in. "Auntie, what brings you here?"
Huang Xiaojue’s mother replied coolly, "It’s my son’s shop. Can’t I co and take a look?"
Xu Xiaoya, who was nearby, subtly gestured to Yan Xixi, signaling her to keep her composure. Yan Xixi said nothing more and politely accompanied Huang Xiaojue’s mother on the inspection.
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