Chapter 66: Excuse Me

Chapter Sixty-Six: Excuse Me

Several red, swollen welts were intertwined on Song Zaizhen's arm.

It's not hard to see that when Mr. Song struck, he didn't hold back at all.

Wen Jin also rummaged through the medicine box and simply sprayed a layer of anti-swelling spray on Song Zaizhen's wound.

The aroma of medicine filled the entire living room.

A strand of her hair slipped down from behind her ear and landed on Song Zaizhen's arm.

The living room window was not closed.

A summer breeze blows, and the gauze curtain is gently lifted in an arc, the rustling sound just like a strand of hair brushing against the heart.

Watching her carefully tend to his wounds, Song Zaizhen was madly enamored with this moment.

A dark glint flashed in his eyes.

For the first time in my life, I felt contempt and remorse for myself.

He felt embarrassed by his mischievous intentions and scoundrels in approaching Wen Jinye in the first place.

Wen Jin was completely unaware of his complex state of mind.

I even felt heartbroken when I saw his wounds.

It's like seeing yourself in the past, when you were not favored and were constantly beaten and scolded by Zhao Qin.

Song Jae-jin's phone rang.

His expression turned cold as he went outside to answer the phone.

Wen Jin was just going back to the storage room to put away her medicine box when she came out and found that Song Zaizhen was nowhere to be seen. She thought he had left first.

Without thinking much, she noticed the expensive piece of jewelry on the coffee table.

She has to return this to Song Zaizhen.

Some things should be handled separately.

Wen Jin could faintly hear the sound of Song Zaizhen closing the door.

She figured Song Zaizhen should have just left the house and probably hadn't even entered the elevator yet.

Wen Jin hurriedly grabbed the gift and chased after them.

But as soon as I stepped out, I was startled by the angry voice coming from the hallway.

"I don't need you to remind me what I'm doing!!"

All the motion-activated lights in the hallway turned on.

The soundproofing in this building is so-so.

Song Zaizhen's words, coming from the escape tunnel entrance, were exceptionally clear and deafening: "My family wants to spoil me, but my grandfather wants me to be successful. How shameless is that!"

This was the first time Wen Jin had seen Song Zaizhen in a fit of rage.

He was completely different from the clear-headed, obedient boy I remembered.

Song Zaizhen hung up the phone.

His face was still very pale, and his chest was still heaving violently when he turned around, but his expression froze when he saw Wen Jinye.

"Sister, did I scare you?"

Wen Jin could also deduce from the few words she overheard that the call was most likely from her family.

Her expression remained calm. "No."

After all, it's none of her business to interfere in Song Zaizhen's family affairs.

She returned the item to Song Zaizhen, saying, "I agreed I wouldn't accept this. It's beyond what I can reciprocate, and I can't accept the meaning it's been given."

The implication was that she didn't like him.

She would never accept him.

Song Zaizhen gave a self-deprecating laugh.

I blame myself for being too careless back then and for not recognizing my feelings for Wen Jinye in time.

Therefore, they rashly disrupted the balance of their relationship.

It was understandable that she rejected him.

But I was still somewhat unwilling to give up.

Can you tell me why?

Wen Jin also said calmly, "What matters when you truly like someone is your heart, not your feelings."

She knows everything.

You can see that Song Jae-jin had a somewhat nonchalant attitude when he confessed his feelings to her and even pursued her persistently.

Song Zaizhen was speechless.

Her shoulders trembled, and her voice was somewhat deep, "Sister, it's my birthday on Sunday, can you come?"

Fearing that Wen Jin would also reject him, he said with extra caution, "I've realized how I feel about you, really."

Wen Jin was also skeptical, "Really?"

He lowered his head, his palm tightly clutching the box containing the bracelet. "Hmm."

"Stop messing around."

Wen Jin then felt relieved.

*

The loud noise just now also disturbed the neighbors.

Grandma Wang, who lives across the hall from Wen Jinye, pushed open the door angrily, "Don't young people have any manners? It's outrageous to make such a racket in the hallway in the middle of the night!"

She froze after she finished speaking.

He glanced at Wen Jinye, then at Song Zaizhen.

Grandma Wang's expression softened instantly. "Xiao Wen, is this your boyfriend?"

Grandma Wang also has a pet, a Corgi, which is also Qiuqiu's good friend.

So sometimes Wen Jin would walk the dog with her.

We're neighbors, and we know each other pretty well.

She thought the commotion tonight was because Wen Jin had also argued with her boyfriend, and he had lost control of his emotions.

Before Wen Jin could speak, she continued understandingly, "Young people are like that, it's understandable that they have a fight out of youthful vigor."

"Nothing is insurmountable. If the two of you sit down and have a good talk, the conflict will gradually be resolved."

Wen Jin also explained, "Grandma Wang, he isn't."

But Grandma Wang cleverly filtered out those words.

She thought Wen Jin was just embarrassed and too shy to admit it, so she said, "Oh, I understand, I understand. I won't bother you two anymore to solve your problem, but please don't argue anymore!"

"Besides, there are mosquitoes in the hallway."

After saying that, Grandma Wang closed the door.

This was just a very simple little episode.

Wen Jin didn't take the little misunderstanding to heart. After seeing Song Zaizhen off, she thought of hanging some fruit on Grandma Wang's doorknob the next day as an apology for disturbing her.

*

Song Jae-jin's birthday was just a few days away.

Because of the uproar over Old Master Song's birthday last time, Song Zaizhen didn't celebrate with his family this time. Instead, he found a private villa with a swimming pool and invited friends from all walks of life.

Wen Jinye and An Kang Anyu were among those invited.

I had originally planned to go with An Yu, but on Song Zaizhen's birthday, An Yu suddenly sent an announcement that she had to fly to shoot a magazine.

With little work and high pay, there was no reason to refuse, so they could only ask Wen Jinye to take the gifts over.

The atmosphere inside and outside the spacious villa was joyful and lively.

Aside from some locally well-known internet celebrity models, there are also various second and third-generation figures.

People who frequent brothels know how to have fun, spraying champagne and fluttering ribbons.

Wen Jin also placed her and An Yu's gifts on the gift table. She placed the cake she brought among a group of exquisite cakes, making it inconspicuous, just like her own presence, minimizing it.

An Yu didn't come, and apart from An Kang, Wen Jin didn't recognize anyone else present.

People from different circles don't necessarily need to force themselves to blend in.

Wen Jin originally intended to wish the birthday person a "Happy Birthday" in person before leaving.

But as soon as she put the cake down and turned around, she saw the woman who had been standing next to Xie Ting, Katie.

She blinked and came over to greet me familiarly, "Reporter Wen, long time no see, do you still remember me?"

Wen Jin nodded and said politely, "I remember."

Just like last time, she came over and took Wen Jinye's arm affectionately. "Young Master Song is upstairs with his cronies right now. He was worried you'd be bored or awkward, so he specially asked me to come over and keep you company."

Katie looked at her with a smile, somewhat envious, "Young Master Song cares a lot about you."

Wen Jin is almost developing PTSD from this topic. "My relationship with him is really not what you all imagine."

"I understand, I understand. You can't easily satisfy these kinds of people, or they won't know how to cherish what they have."

Katie looked at Wen Jinye with a knowing expression and her eyes showed approval.

They are in very complicated circles and are very good at reading people.

Wen Jin is very different from other women who were brought into this circle by other young masters.

It is neither worldly nor romantic.

She was calm and indifferent, showing no hint of competitive desire.

Such people are either too skilled or too arrogant.

To judge others by one's own standards.

Therefore, she concluded that Wen Jin also belonged to the former category.

"However, there are limits to playing hard to get. What if you accidentally push them too far away?"

She likes to associate with smart people, and if Wen Jin can really gain a foothold in the industry, it will also help her.

Katie said, "If you're worried about not being able to handle things properly, I can teach you. Just don't forget me after you successfully marry into a wealthy family."

People with different principles cannot work together.

Wen Jin also coldly pulled her arm away from Katie's.

Just as he was about to speak—

Excuse me.

A deep, languid voice came from beside him.

She looked up and fell into those cold eyes.