Listening to Gao Xinchen's teasing, Li Yang couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You really want money, but forget it."

She really didn't expect that Gao Xinchen actually got the neighbor's phone number!

Gao Xinchen feigned a wail on the other end, saying, "Li Yang, you're so heartless! You must not have paid attention to my news."

Li Yang was puzzled: "What's your news? Where can I find out?"

Gao Xinchen seemed deflated and sighed, "Forget it, I knew you definitely didn't watch TV." He paused and said, "Thanks to your help this time, that piece of imperial green and violet has caused a big sensation in the jade world. My old man said that he would have a chance to meet you after the New Year."

Gao Xinchen and Jiang Bo brought the two pieces of raw material back to Hong Kong, where Gao's management unanimously decided to craft each into a complete set of headpieces, along with the remaining material, for a high-profile exhibition during the Lunar New Year holiday. This exhibition boosted Gao's jewelry's reputation, and Gao Xinchen also made his mark within the company thanks to these two pieces of raw material.

When Li Yang heard this, he quickly refused: "Forget about the meeting. If there's money to be made, you can take me with you."

Gao Xinchen immediately said, "Don't tell me, it really is true."

Li Yang now understood that Gao Xinchen was setting a trap for her.

She wasn't afraid that Gao Xinchen would trick her, so she said, "Tell me about it."

Gao Xinchen said, "My family plans to open a new mine in Myanmar and acquire some good materials. If you are interested, I will reimburse all the expenses. Would you like to come with us?"

When Li Yang heard this, he instantly became depressed.

With the "huge sum" of more than 400,000 yuan in her pocket, she felt that she was very remarkable and planned her way to get rich with great ambitions. As a result, Gao Xinchen's family directly bought a mine.

How much does she have to earn to buy a mine?

However, this is indeed a great temptation and learning opportunity.

Li Yang thought for a moment and said, "Well, I might want to bring someone with me, is that okay?"

Gao Xinchen immediately asked, "Boss Tao?"

Li Yang didn't expect Gao Xinchen to guess it right. He said, "Yes, but I need to ask him first."

Tao Lao and Tao Qian had helped her a lot. Firstly, she wanted to repay them. Tao Qian was almost as poor as she was, so she could just go there to broaden her horizons and would not compete with Gao Xinchen for goods. Secondly, she considered that there were only her and Gao Xinchen, and more people would reduce gossip.

"Okay." Gao Xinchen agreed readily, "Then I'll wait for your news. We'll set off as soon as the fifteenth day passes."

He originally wanted to go earlier, but the old man insisted that he stay at home and eat glutinous rice balls after the Mid-Autumn Festival before going, and he couldn't disobey.

Li Yang and Gao Xinchen made an agreement like this.

*

When Ji Huaizhi returned home, it was almost noon.

Li Yang was stunned when he saw him come back, then asked calmly, "You're back? Have you eaten?"

Ji Huaizhi frowned at Li Yang's attitude, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment before he said, "I haven't eaten yet."

Li Yang said, "Wait a minute, I'll cook some rice and heat up the dishes."

The first meal of the New Year usually consists of leftovers from the previous day, with some fresh vegetables.

Ji Huaizhi nodded: "I'll help you."

"No need." Li Yang stopped him, "I can do it myself."

After saying that, he turned and went to the kitchen.

Ji Huaizhi looked at Li Yang's figure, thoughtful.

Is she unhappy?

And it looked like he had made her unhappy.

But, what did he do to make her unhappy?

Ji Huaizhi began to think about everything that happened today, and his thoughts finally stopped at the moment when he took Bai Li to the hospital.

So, Li Yang was unhappy because he took Bai Li to the hospital and left her alone there?

Ji Huaizhi immediately shook his head in denial.

Probably not. After all, when he left, Li Yang didn't show any such emotion in his reaction.

Thinking of this, Ji Huaizhi sighed.

It seems that he doesn't understand women.

The low tension between the two continued until they went to bed at night.

At this time, Bai Li was also picked up from the hospital by Chen Gang, and the sound of Sister Qian going to open the door came from next door.

Li Yang saw Ji Huaizhi standing at the door and said, "Miss Bai is back, why don't you go and see her?"

The flat tone, with no discernible emotion, made it seem even more bizarre.

Ji Huaizhi shook his head: "Not going."

Li Yang said lightly, "Oh." and turned over to sleep on the inside with her back facing him.

The weird feeling was even stronger at this time.

Ji Huaizhi remembered that in the afternoon, Chen Gang told him that Feng Mei was sent to the hospital after climbing the wall, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind.

He got on the bed, pulled back the quilt, and covered himself with Li Yang. "I have no romantic feelings for Bai Li."

Li Yang remained motionless.

Ji Huaizhi knew she was listening, and continued, "I know you and her are unhappy about what happened today, but I've already made it clear to her, and nothing will happen again in the future."

After hearing this, Li Yang finally couldn't help but turned around and said, "Ji Huaizhi, do you believe this?

I just want to ask you one thing: if she hurts herself again next time in exchange for your sympathy and companionship, can you be cruel?

She knew from her past life that Ji Huaizhi was a man of great loyalty and righteousness, otherwise he wouldn't have sent her to the hospital for treatment because of a favor she didn't even remember, nor would he have done anything after her death. But because of this, Bai Li took advantage of Ji Huaizhi's kindness and repeatedly took advantage of his sympathy.

She wanted a clear and pure relationship and didn't want anything else mixed in.

This idea may be too simple, but it is a view of love that she can accept.

In a relationship between three people, no matter who is wishful thinking or reluctant, it is too tiring.

Looking at Li Yang's slightly moist eyes, Ji Huaizhi felt a surge of guilt in his heart.

After what happened today, he knew that if he continued to think about Bai Li, it would only hurt her and make Li Yang feel wronged, so he hardened his heart and said those words to Bai Li.

But he thought, he made Li Yang sad after all.

He reached out, ignoring her struggles, and held her in his arms, smelling the scent of soapberry in her hair, as if promising: "No, never again."

Hearing his words, Li Yang almost softened her heart again. Remembering the scene she saw in the hospital that day, she pushed him away and said, "I think we both need some time to calm down. Once you've dealt with Bai Li's situation, we can talk about the future." She paused and said, "It's perfect. After the fifteenth, Gao Xinchen and I are going to Myanmar."

Ji Huaizhi put his arm around her waist and said, "Say it again, with whom?"