After hitting the Rolls-Royce, the top-tier green tea started fishing.

She tried to kick Wen Chongyan with her other foot, but was almost caught again.

It took a lot of struggle to safely pull both feet back.

Her face turned even redder, from anger. But Ruan Zhining dared not wipe her face with an ice towel, afraid of ruining her makeup.

In contrast, Wen Chongyan remained calm and composed, his large hand that had bullied the girl still lightly pinching between his index finger and thumb, showing no remorse whatsoever.

He squinted, looking at her with an inscrutable expression.

Ruan Zhining felt uneasy under his gaze, like a wife caught cheating by her husband, caught in the act of adultery...

But that must be an illusion. Wen Chongyan thought she was more like a jerk than a wife.

At this moment, Ruan Zhining's excellent qualities of being able to bend and stretch became apparent.

She said gently, "Mr. Wen, I feel like there are many misunderstandings between us..."

As she said this, her beautiful eyes blinked.

Wen Chongyan then noticed that she was wearing eyeshadow. She hadn't done that when she was trying to seduce him before.

His expression grew even colder.

Ruan Zhining observed his expression and her tone became even more "obedient":

"Xiyu and I have lost touch. He's far away in Australia. From now on... we'll just be ordinary friends."

These are nice words. They're also what Wen Chongyan has always wanted to hear.

But when one considers that Ruan Zhining's purpose in saying this was not some so-called repentance, but rather—

She has a new goal.

Wen Chongyan's handsome face grew even more displeased.

Ruan Zhining did not expect that her words would have no effect.

What he was worried about was that she was trying to seduce a man from the Wen family.

After thinking for a moment, she added and emphasized:

"Mr. Wen, I swear, I will never again have any improper thoughts about the men of the Wen family... As for Xi Yu, oh, and you! I absolutely did not mean anything by kicking you just now. I have always regarded you as a respected elder."

Wen Chongyan suddenly lifted his eyelids. "An elder?"

"Yes, you...you even gave me a phone (truthfully), and you drove me back to school in a Rolls-Royce (truthfully). As for your opposition to me and Xiyu, I believe you are right (false), after all, you are the richest man (truthfully)."

As she spoke, Ruan Zhining clasped her hands together and said, "Mr. Wen, please believe me."

Wen Chongyan saw that she looked at him with a fawning expression, which seemed genuine.

—I have no interest in Wen Xiyu or him anymore.

This is actually a good thing. He should be glad that he won't be bothered by her; this is something he'd like to see.

Although his first reaction upon hearing her use the word "elder" was one of irritation—

How many times has this happened? She thinks he's "too old."

He was only six years older than her.

Besides, Jiang Linfeng is only two years younger than her, how could she accept that?

Seeing that Wen Chongyan was silent again and his expression seemed even colder, Ruan Zhining really couldn't figure him out, so she could only get up to pour him tea and serve him some food.

He had a sycophantic look on his face, but his smile was so sweet.

Wen Chongyan felt that although he hated scheming, manipulative women, he had to admit that she was quite pleasing to the eye when she acted cute.

But Ruan Zhining's next words shattered his brief moment of appreciation:

"Mr. Wen, how long have you and Mr. Jiang known each other?"

Ruan Zhining originally wanted to gather intelligence on the enemy.

She secretly hoped that their friendship was just a superficial one, the kind that would fall apart with the slightest breeze!

But Wen Chongyan's answer extinguished her expectations: "Lin Feng is my childhood friend."

Childhood friend! We didn't bathe together when we were kids, did we? This isn't just a superficial friendship, it's as solid as reinforced concrete!

Ruan Zhining gritted her teeth inwardly, then heard Wen Chongyan ask, as if he knew everything, "How did you two meet today?"

Ruan Zhining immediately felt guilty, as if saying the wrong thing would lead to him grabbing her ankle, dragging her over, and killing her.

She tried her best to clear her name:

"Mr. Jiang and I met by chance at the art exhibition today; it was quite a coincidence..."

What opportunity? It must be a scheme.

Wen Chongyan chuckled lightly, "So? You're having dinner together so soon?"

Ruan Zhining said reservedly, "Mr. Jiang said he has a restaurant he's been saving up, but he hasn't been able to find a suitable person to share it with. Seeing how much he's looking forward to it, I really couldn't bear to refuse. After all, it's a pleasure to make a friend happy."

My friend, does my friend deserve to be dressed so alluringly?

Wen Chongyan stared at her, and finally asked the crucial question:

"So, after dinner, you don't plan to take things further with Linfeng?"

"How can you predict that? It all depends on fate. You can't force things that aren't meant to be in life... For example, Xiyu and I didn't have it, and I've learned to let go."

A remarkably insightful and flawless statement. Even Ruan Zhining herself believed it after she finished speaking.

Shouldn't that convince Wen Chongyan that her intentions are pure?

Besides, Jiang Linfeng isn't a member of the Wen family, so he probably doesn't have the time or inclination to care about so many things.

Unfortunately, she didn't get a chance to hear Wen Chongyan's reply, as Jiang Linfeng returned at that moment.

Thinking of the 8000 yuan she had been scammed out of when buying information, Ruan Zhining immediately perked up and refocused her attention on Jiang Linfeng.

She didn't even notice that Wen Chongyan's teacup was already empty, let alone greet him with a sweet smile.

The girl who had just been softly calling him "Mr. Wen" suddenly smiled at Jiang Linfeng again, not even sparing him a glance.

Wen Chongyan felt the nameless fire in his heart burning ever brighter.

As I walked out of the restaurant after lunch, I saw Ruan Zhining and Jiang Linfeng exchanging WeChat contacts.

—At that moment, the image of Ruan Zhining deleting him from WeChat and refusing to add him back reappeared in my mind.

The fire finally reached its peak.

Just as Ruan Zhining softly said, "Mr. Jiang, let me sweep you..."

Wen Chongyan suddenly interrupted her calmly:

"Xi Yu said you didn't reply to my WeChat message, so he asked me to have Assistant Shao find you. He said you have a few books at his apartment. Shall I take you there to get them now?"

!

What's wrong with him?!

Ruan Zhining froze, and before she could interrupt Wen Chongyan, Jiang Linfeng had already heard it.

He looked at her in surprise:

"Zhi Ning, do you know Xi Yu?"

Ruan Zhining, who was feeling dizzy after a meal, was suddenly jolted awake by the shock.

She used a vague tone to prolong the conversation, giving herself time to think:

"Um...I know Xiyu..."

Just as he was desperately trying to figure out how to smooth things over, Wen Chongyan added another meaningful blow:

"Xi Yu is settling in well in Australia, so you don't need to worry about him too much. Even though you've broken up, he still asked me to take good care of you."

it's over... it's over...

Ruan Zhining was extremely anxious and wished she could rush over and shut Wen Chongyan up!

"Zhining, you and Xiyu were together? Really?"

Jiang Linfeng heard everything, and his expression visibly darkened.

Ruan Zhining: "..."

Just as the intelligence she bought indicated, Jiang Linfeng had a phobia of emotional impropriety.

She couldn't explain it clearly at the moment.

What's more, Wen Chongyan, the most directly involved party, was right there, coldly staring at her with unfriendly eyes...

How could this man be so wicked!

Just as she was racking her brains trying to save him, Jiang Linfeng's phone rang.

He glanced at the screen, his expression turning even more grim.

"Sorry, Zhi Ning, let's meet again next time."

After saying goodbye to Wen Chongyan in a hurry, Jiang Linfeng got into his car and left.

Ruan Zhining watched the car speed away, her mind filled with thoughts of: -8000 RMB...

She was so pained that she even subconsciously took two steps after him, but her high heel twisted, and she stumbled forward—

But a hand with distinct knuckles firmly supported his arm from behind.

"The car's completely out of sight, why are you still chasing it?"

A teasing, deep voice sounded in my ear.

Upon closer listening, however, a subtle hint of displeasure was present.