Chapter 63 You really can't compare to Xiyan in any way.

After a passionate encounter, Pei Jingchuan emerged from the bathroom, his muscular chest still damp with water droplets. When he looked at the woman on the bed, his cold gaze held no trace of tenderness.

But Jian Yao was different. Her body, which had just been caressed, was as soft as a fish, limp and powerless.

She gazed at Pei Jingchuan with tender affection, "Mr. Pei, let's rest..."

After satisfying his desires, Pei Jingchuan didn't even bother to look at her again. His cold, stern brows furrowed slightly. "You can get lost now."

Jian Yao was taken aback, then feigned pitifulness, "President Pei, it's so late, I'm afraid to go home alone. What if I run into some bad people again? I'm scared."

Pei Jingchuan, whose patience was never great, flashed a cold light in his eyes. "Jian Yao, do you think you can fool me with your clumsy excuse? I only asked you to stay because I needed to vent as a man. Now that I'm done, you can get out of here."

Although his ruthlessness was expected, it still made Jian Yao feel embarrassed, especially when she thought about how he kept calling her "Nanzhi" in bed earlier. To put it bluntly, she was at best a substitute that was not worth her attention.

For a woman, nothing could be more humiliating than this.

Pei Jingchuan stood at a distance, lit a cigarette, and glanced over out of the corner of his eye. "You can use the supplementary card I gave you as you please. When I need you, you'd better come to me obediently. Lastly, and most importantly..."

With a cigarette between his slender fingers, Pei Jingchuan took a deep drag, exhaling a huge plume of smoke. Even through the white smoke, Jian Yao could feel his sinister gaze fixed intently on her.

Then Pei Jingchuan said, "If you dare to let her know about our current relationship, Jian Yao, you'd better prepare your will in advance."

she?

Is she Pei Jingchuan's beloved ex-wife?

This is absolutely not an exaggeration; Jian Yao could truly hear the chilling aura in his tone.

Jian Yao nodded, hurriedly picked up her clothes from the floor, put them on, and left the apartment in a rush.

In the stillness of the night, Pei Jingchuan was immersed in boundless darkness. He watched the crimson glow of the cigarette butt between his fingers, his expression growing increasingly grim.

I just released myself, so why do I still feel so empty?

He thought, since that woman is not her, how could he possibly be truly satisfied?

Pei Jingchuan closed his eyes tightly and murmured to himself, "Nanzhi, I miss you so much."

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Xie Nanzhi slept well last night and slept soundly until dawn.

She got up early to go for a morning run, and only returned home after running three kilometers. As soon as she opened the door, she ran into Wang Shufen, who had just prepared breakfast.

The two looked at each other, both feeling awkward and frozen in place.

Wang Shufen was the first to come to her senses. She placed a plate of freshly steamed dumplings on the table, then awkwardly tugged at her apron. "Um, you eat first, I'll go out and buy some groceries."

Wang Shufen quickly averted her gaze and was about to untie her apron when Xie Nanzhi said, "Breakfast is ready, let's eat together."

Xie Nanzhi spoke as she walked straight over, trying her best to appear natural.

Upon hearing this, Wang Shufen slowly sat down. Watching Xie Nanzhi wash her hands and sit opposite her, her heart pounded with nervousness.

Wang Shufen didn't dare to say much. She ate in small bites, glancing at Xie Nanzhi's expression from time to time.

Xie Nanzhi saw all of this.

Her cautiousness made Xie Nanzhi feel uneasy. After a while, Xie Nanzhi put down her chopsticks and said, "This bun tastes good."

Breaking the tense atmosphere, Wang Shufen revealed a long-lost smile. "Nanzhi, if you like to eat this, I'll make it for you often from now on. You can tell me what you like to eat. I can learn even if I don't know how. I learn things very quickly. The discipline officers used to praise me for being skillful."

Xie Nanzhi looked over and saw Wang Shufen's heartfelt smile; her own emotions seemed to be fading away.

Xie Nanzhi relaxed and said, "Okay."

Today is Saturday, and she didn't go to the transportation company, but Xie Nanzhi had her own plans.

Although she had secured the Dejia Wharf, she needed to raise the money within three days to sign the contract.

Having made an appointment with President Sun of Hong Kong City Bank beforehand, Xie Nanzhi changed into a Chanel-style dress and went out after having breakfast.

The two agreed to meet at a teahouse. Xie Nanzhi arrived half an hour early, but when the appointed time came, she still didn't see Director Sun.

Xie Nanzhi waited another ten minutes, and then she had a bad feeling.

I picked up my phone and dialed President Sun's number. It rang for a long time before being answered.

Xie Nanzhi asked with a smile, "President Sun, what kind of tea do you like? I'll have someone brew some for you."

Then, Bank Manager Sun said regretfully, "President Nan, I'm really sorry, something came up and I can't make it. Also, the loan application materials you submitted earlier have been returned. It seems that the loan won't be approved. Perhaps you should try other banks, President Nan."

Just as Xie Nanzhi had predicted.

She clenched her fists, her brows furrowing slightly. "Alright, thank you for your trouble, Director Sun."

After hanging up the phone, Xie Nanzhi's face darkened.

There must be a reason behind this. Pei Jingchuan must have guessed her next move, which is why he contacted Bank Manager Sun in advance to sabotage her.

If she cannot come up with 300 million within three days, she will lose her qualification to own the dock, and the right will naturally be passed on to the second-ranked company, Zheng Rong Group.

Xie Nanzhi had initially won the bid by paying a million more than the reserve price, relying on her understanding of Pei Jingchuan. Having worked so hard to obtain this qualification, she was determined not to simply give it up.

After thinking for a few minutes, Xie Nanzhi thought of Xibei.

She made a phone call to ask for Xibei's exact location, and drove there after leaving the teahouse.

The Provincial Central Hospital is where Xibei has been conducting clinical drug trials since returning to China. After parking her car in the hospital parking lot, Xie Nanzhi went straight to the Fifth Inpatient Department.

Xie Nanzhi walked into the inpatient department lobby, where people were coming and going in a hurry. She blended into the crowd and walked towards the elevator.

There were quite a few people waiting at the elevator entrance. Xie Nanzhi watched as the elevator indicator arrow pointed downwards, and the floor numbers decreased with each floor.

Just as the number turned 1, Xie Nanzhi suddenly heard a voice, "Xie Nanzhi."

She turned around and saw Xie Yuanyang hurrying towards her. By then, Xie Nanzhi had already been pushed out by the people waiting to get on the elevator, and the elevator doors had closed.

She stood there, and Xie Yuanyang walked up to her, immediately launching into a harsh critique, "Xie Nanzhi, Mom has been sick and hospitalized for so many days, and you only remembered to come see her today? What kind of daughter are you?"

Xie Nanzhi retrieved information and found that Luo Meijuan was hospitalized. Xie Yuanyang thought she had come to visit her?

Looking at the older brother she had relied on since childhood, Xie Nanzhi felt a mix of emotions. After a few seconds, she calmed down and said, "You're overthinking it. I didn't come to see Luo Meijuan."

Hearing Xie Nanzhi say this, Xie Yuanyang couldn't stand it anymore. "Xie Nanzhi, are you even human? Even if she's not your biological mother, she raised you for eighteen years. She deserves some credit for her hard work. She's sick and hospitalized, and you can be so cold-blooded. You really are no match for Xiyan in any way."