After their confessions were rejected, they regretted it for the rest of their lives.

"..."

Ah ~

Confessing your feelings successfully is as easy as breathing...

Having successfully confessed her feelings twice in a row, Xia Weichan began to wonder how unjustly she had died in her first three playthroughs.

Indeed, you can't rely on emotional intelligence when dealing with these people you're dealing with; you have to use some tricks.

He repeated to Zhu Xuening what he had said to Zhou Juzi, and then added a few more sentences:

"Don't develop too many feelings for me."

"The two of us must keep our distance. Being lovers is just a title, known only to the two of us. We can't spread rumors, and we'll definitely break up after three months."

"You are a free person, and so am I."

These words left Zhu Xuening stunned for a moment, then she nodded obediently repeatedly.

Fair fingers twirled the red tassels, a habitual little gesture of the young girl.

She took these words as Xia Weichan's attempt to justify her infidelity.

After all, she had heard her mother mention that her philandering father would try to make amends after cheating, to lessen his guilt...

This shows that Xia Weichan wasn't the scumbag he claimed to be...

[■Fixed ■■Sense of ■Increase]

"What the hell?!"

The sudden prompt in her mind made Xia Weichan's expression stiffen considerably.

Generally, a small increase in favorability will not trigger this notification.

This notification only appears when there is a large and instantaneous increase in favorability.

Xia Weichan frowned as she looked at Zhu Xuening's delicate and pretty face.

The swear word he just uttered wasn't quiet, which is why the girl looked puzzled.

Zhu Xuening shrugged her delicate shoulders and asked in a weak voice:

Did I just make you angry?

"no."

Xia Weichan didn't have much to say. He suspected that the girl in front of him was a masochist who liked scumbags with terrible personalities.

After all, there are also many seemingly obedient girls who suppress their emotions and then seek thrills...

Considering that Zhu Xuening's mental panel is [D-], this makes sense...

Xia Weichan glanced at the favorability panel—

[■■ Degree: ■8]

"..."

Learning from Zhou Juzi's experience, Xia Weichan dared not underestimate her abilities again...

They just ate a meal, and didn't even say anything nice.

Why is the favorability rating rising so fast?

In this playthrough, Xia Weichan didn't even actively pursue the two people she was paired with.

In his first three playthroughs, to increase his favorability with the character, he not only invited her to movies and meals, and gave her gifts, but also regularly had to soak her in red ginger water every month...

Are you kidding me?

Xia Weichan was completely devastated...

He sighed and got up from the table. Zhu Xuening watched him and wanted to get up as well.

"You sit down."

"..."

"I've ordered the food, you can eat it all by yourself."

Xia Weichan put the signed contract into a folder, then said in a helpless tone:

"I have things to do, so I'll take a taxi home after I finish eating."

"Can..."

Xia Weichan ordered a portion of food for two people, but Zhu Xuening has a small appetite and couldn't eat any of it.

The girl pursed her lips and reminded her:

"It would be a waste."

"You can take the leftovers home..."

After Xia Weichan finished speaking, she left the private room without looking back.

He was going to visit Ke Yueci next to discuss matters concerning the melting snow mountain and human relationships.

"Mr. Xia...?"

The only response to the girl was the sound of the door closing.

Then, Zhu Xuening was left alone in her seat, muttering softly with some difficulty.

"One person can't finish that..."

......

At 4:30 PM, in the reception room of the Ke Building…

"I never expected you to take the initiative to meet me."

Ke Yueci, taking a break from her group affairs, sat down opposite Xia Weichan.

Her slender fingers gently tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear.

A half-smile played on her gentle face.

An hour ago, he suddenly received a call from Xia Weichan, who said she wanted to discuss a deal with him.

The word "transaction" has many meanings, but hearing it from Xia Weichan's mouth makes it worth pondering for Ke Yueci.

However, I didn't get anything out of the phone call...

"Your personal visit saves me the trouble of making multiple trips. What kind of deal do you want to discuss?"

"Zhu Xuening told me that you care a lot about that film studio?"

Xia Weichan was in a good mood, and he spoke again:

"It's important to you, isn't it?"

"Of course it's important. It contains my most precious memories from my time as an actor and with my loved ones."

Ke Yueci's words sounded a bit cheesy.

If it weren't for that widow, Xia Weichan could have done whatever she wanted after receiving the inheritance; she wouldn't have bothered with this whole thing.

The girl's tone was soft yet heavy:

"Actually, I have no intention of getting involved with your shares and those liquid funds. They are just simple money and don't affect me at all..."

Give me the melting snow mountain.

"Huh?"

These words startled Ke Yueci slightly. She blinked and uttered a name:

"Zhu Xuening?"

"Yes, she helped you out because you helped Zhu Xuening when you acquired the development rights, didn't you?"

Xia Weichan's words, without any build-up, directly interrupted Ke Yueci's performance.

These words inevitably left him with mixed feelings.

Especially since Ke Yueci has that similar face...

Xia Weichan paused slightly in her sentence:

"You want to join the Ke family because of... the real estate left by Duan Rong, right? That's why I came to talk to you."

"Replace it?"

Ke Yueci's thinking was quick; after all, the only way she could do it was to exchange Duan Rong's things for them.

"Should we trade that development zone for the film studio?"

"That's right."

"That's truly astonishing..."

Ke Yueci gave Xia Weichan a strange look.

He hadn't expected this man to give in so quickly.

Originally, it was expected that taking back the inheritance from him would be a protracted battle, and the replacement plan could only be gradually realized after Xia Weichan was brought into the Ke family.

Even yesterday, when Zhu Xuening said the other party had no intention of having any ideas, she had already made several other plans.

When it comes to their own interests... it's possible to bleed themselves dry.

The relationship between Rongxueshan and Zhu Xuening subtly provides Ke Yueci with an answer…

So, is it true that men's underlying logic is lust?

That aloofness towards women was all a facade...

A subtle look flashed in Ke Yueci's beautiful eyes. She shifted her position, moving slightly away from Xia Weichan.

"Is it because of Zhu Xuening?"

"Actually, I've been to the snow-capped mountains; the scenery there is quite nice."

Xia Weichan is talking nonsense with a straight face:

"That's why I'm considering discussing this deal with you."

"Hmm...the scenery on that hill is indeed quite nice, and there are a lot of birds."

After all, it was a place she went birdwatching when she had nothing else to do...

Ke Yueci seemed to be deep in thought, and she spoke from a businesswoman's perspective:

"However, the development zone in Rongxue Mountain seems to be more expensive..."

"I will transfer a portion of my shares to you."

"That's quite a sincere offer... Deal."

"There's one more thing,"

Xia Weichan added from behind, "If I exchange these things for you, then Zhu Xuening shouldn't owe you anything, right?"

"This is just a trivial matter."

Ke Yueci agreed readily, and her mood improved.

She wouldn't even mind selling Zhu Xuening along with her.

This deal was very profitable for Ke Yueci, since it meant that taking things from Xia Weichan, who was the rightful heir, was much easier.

No loss is a gain.

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