Chapter 47 Underestimation

Chen Congyu sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, and the emotion she imagined if she was discovered by Jiang Xilin was very faint.

Perhaps when a real storm comes, there won’t be as much unfounded fear as we imagine.

She bent down to take out a cigarette from the coffee table drawer, lit it in front of Jiang Xilin, and took a puff.

"I thought that by pleasing you I could gain some benefits, at least you wouldn't be so mean to me, but that didn't happen. So forget it."

It was the first time Jiang Xilin saw her smoking.

He didn't know she could smoke.

Looks very skilled.

The pale white smoke blurred her face and gradually dissipated, and even her expression became dull. It seemed that she didn't care about him at all and didn't attract her attention.

It was just like the most common one in his memory.

Jiang Xilin said expressionlessly, "If you had acted more obedient from the beginning, I might have found it boring and you would have achieved your goal long ago."

Shen Congyu nodded.

If she had known that Jiang Xilin would treat her like this, she would have established a good character for herself when she first returned to Haicheng, so that he would feel bored and would not stare at her.

Unfortunately, it’s too late to say anything now.

She smiled at Jiang Xilin, "So, I don't want to cause trouble for myself, so why not just return the money to you as soon as possible?"

"Isn't the money we owe Ruirui also owed?"

"That's certainly different."

In Shen Congyu's heart, this was completely incomparable, so she answered Jiang Xilin without thinking.

To Jiang Xilin, it sounded much more ruthless.

He could clearly feel the emotions beating in his chest, like a fire ignited by Chen Congyu. The cold wind blew over it, and the fire burned more and more fiercely, unable to be contained.

"Do you think everything will be fine now that Ruirui has helped you collect enough money?"

Shen Congyu was stunned.

The ash almost fell on her hand, and she quickly shook her arm.

He spoke softly, without much movement or even emphasis.

But Chen Congyu still felt the pervasive coldness seeping into his body.

She asked stiffly, "What do you mean?"

Now it was Jiang Xilin's turn to curl his lips, "Literally."

Outside, kids downstairs were setting off fireworks, making a crackling and lively noise, but the room was uncomfortably quiet.

It was clear that not long ago, they were sitting together on the sofa watching the New Year program, and they could still feel a little warm.

Chen Congyu stood up quickly. She didn't want to believe that she had really collected the money, and Jiang Xilin was still unwilling to let her go.

The water dripping from the ends of her hair became very cold, causing her body temperature to drop as well.

She held the cigarette helplessly and questioned Jiang Xilin, "You said that as long as I have enough money, you will sell the house to me. We signed the agreement. How else do you want to cheat?"

“Since you’ve said you’re playing tricks, of course I’ll do as you wish.” His eyes were very dark and deep, imprinted with the appearance of Shen Congyu, and he said slowly: “After all, didn’t you also find other people to help you?”

"You didn't say no, and the agreement didn't say that either."

"Yeah, I didn't say it, but you're really annoying me. I have to think about how to cause you trouble."

Jiang Xilin was very confident and asked her, "Is it not possible?"

Shen Congyu panted and nodded, feeling so angry at him that he wanted to laugh.

"Yes, of course you can. After all, you can do whatever you want, and I can't stop you. I just didn't expect you to be so despicable!"

"Okay, save your breath. You're so capable, what's the problem for you?"

Chen Congyu's fingers holding the cigarette were stiff. She was very angry now, and she wanted to lose her temper and take action.

Listen to how easily he spoke. The things that made her anxious, embarrassed her, and always tormented her were just passed over by him so lightly.

When she went to find Jiang Xilin, she was probably so anxious that she was like a headless fly, so she didn't understand how dangerous he was.

Perhaps it was only until now that Shen Congyu finally realized that Jiang Xilin was not the same person he was a few years ago.

She still underestimated how much he hated her.

Jiang Xilin clearly saw the helplessness and despair on Chen Congyu's face, which was a different reaction from every time that made her sad or angry.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Xilin felt like the blocked air in his chest had found an outlet and he could breathe smoothly.

This is how it should be. Her calmness and indifference just now were really unpleasant.

Chen Congyu extinguished the remaining cigarette and looked at Jiang Xilin tiredly.

"Do you hate me that much?"

Jiang Xilin: "I thought you knew it a long time ago."

You still have to ask.

Jiang Xilin sneered in his heart. Doesn’t this woman think that it was wrong for her to divorce and leave like that?

He was merciful enough to wait until she returned to Haicheng before taking action.

Chen Congyu felt very resentful, being controlled by such a person. But she was also a smart person, and she knew that she had to restrain herself at this time.

She showed the loss and powerlessness very well.

"What if I say I have my reasons?"

Jiang Xilin said without hesitation: "Again? Didn't I tell you that if you act so pitiful right after you get back, I might lose interest in you very quickly. No need to pretend now."

Chen Congyu shuddered, and like a flower watered by heavy rain, her whole body wilted.

The smell of smoke gradually dissipated. Although the air conditioner was on in the room, it was still cold and chilly.

Jiang Xilin stopped looking at Shen Congyu's pale face, picked up his coat and left without saying a word.

Chen Congyu sat alone for a long time. Finally, she couldn't stand the cold anymore and got up to go back to the bedroom to change clothes.

She stood in front of the mirror, drying her hair, and slowly noticed her complexion. She had been pretending too long in front of Jiang Xilin, or even earlier, in front of Chen Yao, and seemed to be much more unfamiliar with her true appearance.

Thinking that Jiang Xilin hated her, she knew it, but she just wanted to please Jiang Xilin and was unwilling to put such a heavy word as hate in front of him.

Maybe he is punishing her now for not being sincere enough to Jiang Xilin.

A person who is not sincere enough gets someone's sincerity but does not treat it well, and all that is left is hurt.

Chen Congyu closed his eyes, not daring to think any further.

After she finished blow-drying her hair, Xue Mingrui called her. He was so worried that he couldn't wait until tomorrow morning.

"Sister Cong Yu?"

"Um."

"Where's Brother Jiang?"

Chen Congyu lay down on the bed exhausted and said, "I'm leaving."

Xue Mingrui finally dared to speak. She hurriedly asked, "Did he do anything to you? I'm sorry, I didn't know he was with you. Did I disrupt your plans?"

"You don't have to apologize. You've already helped me a lot. He'll find out sooner or later anyway. I'll go find him again tomorrow."

Now she has enough money, and as long as she gets the house, she can leave Haicheng immediately.

Although she knew that Jiang Xilin had made it clear that he would not let her get her wish easily, Shen Congyu still couldn't wait.

"I'll go with you, Sister Cong Yu. I see Brother Jiang is very angry."

Chen Congyu: "He was angry because he felt I was out of control, not because he was angry with you."