Chapter 362 You've got the cause and effect backwards

When you only see what's in front of you, it's easy to overlook other details.

Therefore, we need to be especially vigilant, especially in situations like these.

Thinking it over, Shi Nian said to Xiao Yu, "Pass the word down that we must conduct a thorough investigation into that dark horse company."

After a slight pause, she added, "I always feel something is off."

Xiaoyu nodded.

Shi Nian looked out the window.

Judging from her probing words just now...

The other party seemed to have their eye on the Huo and Lu families, but they themselves did not personally go to their door.

It seems they just wanted to establish an indirect link.

There's something odd about it.

And there's Young Master Fu...

After thinking for a moment, Shi Nian called Fu Jinyan to discuss the matter.

A short while later, the car stopped downstairs at the company.

Shi Nian and Xiao Yu went upstairs together.

The employees were all very busy, and after Shi Nian gave them the latest orders, they all sprang into action.

...

On the other side.

Lu Xinyi watched Shi Nian's car drive away angrily.

I remembered that Shi Nian was going to call Lin Xuan earlier.

"No, I have to go find Lin Xuan before Shi Nian does, otherwise who knows what Shi Nian will say about me in front of Lin Xuan!"

Lu Xinyi got into the car and drove towards the hotel where Lin Xuan was staying, while making a phone call to him.

Lu Xinyi arrived quickly.

We took the elevator upstairs.

With a "ding," Lu Xinyi arrived at Lin Xuan's floor.

"Knock knock knock".

A short while later, Lin Xuan opened the door.

Lin Xuan looked at Lu Xinyi with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

"Mr. Lin, may I come in and sit for a while?" Lu Xinyi felt a little shy when she saw Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan nodded.

This was a suite, and Lin Xuan received Lu Xinyi in the living room.

"What would you like to drink?" Lin Xuan opened the incubator on the side. "Would red wine be alright?"

"Okay, sure." Lu Xinyi nodded with a smile.

Lin Xuan chose a bottle with a lower alcohol content, took a glass, and then called room service to have some food delivered by the hotel staff.

The red wine in the stemmed glass swirls gently.

Lu Xinyi took a cup and gently inhaled its aroma.

The two sipped their wine in silence for a long time.

Finally, looking at the scenery outside the window, Lu Xinyi said, "It feels like we've gone back to F country, Mr. Lin. It's been so long since we've enjoyed wine together like this."

Lin Xuan put down his cup and looked at Lu Xinyi.

He had always known what Lu Xinyi was thinking.

However, he didn't know how to explain it to Lu Xinyi. He was worried that telling the truth would hurt Lu Xinyi's self-esteem and make things worse.

He was naturally not afraid of offending Lu Xinyi or the Lu family, but he did not want to cause trouble for Shi Nian.

But thinking back to yesterday's banquet...

It seems we need to be frank and open about this.

"Lu Xinyi, what brings you here today?" Lin Xuan asked calmly.

Seeing that Lin Xuan didn't respond, Lu Xinyi felt a little disappointed, but then she remembered the purpose of her visit.

So she asked, "Lin, I want to ask, what exactly is your relationship with Shi Nian?"

Lin Xuan was quite happy that Lu Xinyi asked directly.

Then he can answer directly.

“I was her suitor, but I didn’t win her over,” Lin Xuan said, shrugging. “It’s obvious.”

Thinking about it, Lin Xuan gritted his teeth: "It's all Huo Yanmo's fault, that smiling tiger. I only found out later that Shi Nian had just gotten her divorce certificate when he was waiting in the parking lot to ambush her!"

That's absolutely outrageous!

They're bullying someone who just came back from abroad!

Lu Xinyi was very unhappy with Lin Xuan's unwilling tone.

"But you clearly lost, yet you still stay by her side. Why is that?" Lu Xinyi asked unwillingly.

"Have you not given up on her yet?"

Lin Xuan glanced at Lu Xinyi.

He thought for a moment and finally said, "I don't want to give up, but she chose Huo Yanmo, so I have no choice but to give up."

[Besides, she won't forgive me.] Lin Xuan thought to himself, then took another sip of wine.

The living room lights were just right. Lin Xuan lowered his eyes slightly, and the light shone on his long eyelashes, casting shadows.

The hint of melancholy in his eyes made him appear somewhat gloomy.

Seeing Lin Xuan like this, Lu Xinyi felt both heartache and anger towards Shi Nian.

If Shi Nian hadn't been a womanizer, Lin Xuan wouldn't be so heartbroken!

“Lu Xinyi, stop targeting her.” Lin Xuan took another sip of wine and said, “There’s nothing between me and her. From the beginning, it was just wishful thinking on my part.”

“She was the one giving you hints and trying to hook you, so it’s not your fault!” Lu Xinyi immediately said.

Lin Xuan glanced at Lu Xinyi, his eyes filled with a deep meaning.

Lu Xinyi felt a little guilty.

“You don’t need to speak up for me,” Lin Xuan said. “You said you were coming today, so I thought I’d make things clear with you.”

"You are a very good girl, but we are not suitable for each other."

Lu Xinyi had been feeling guilty before, but upon hearing this, she immediately became anxious.

"Why is it not suitable?" Lu Xinyi asked anxiously. "Lin, we were getting along very well in France. You always took good care of me."

"Remember? You were the one who saved me in the first place."

Lu Xinyi said, "Later, when I was in charge of Lu's liaison in F country, you never made things difficult for me and even helped me better than anyone else."

"You always help me whenever I encounter difficulties."

As Lu Xinyi spoke, she recalled those past events.

"Lin, we used to get along very well, but everything changed after you returned to City A and Shi Nian came between us!"

Thinking about it, Lu Xinyi felt even more resentful.

"Did Shi Nian say something to you?" she asked, her tone harsh.

Lin Xuan was helpless.

He looked intently at Lu Xinyi, and finally, he sighed deeply and put down his wine glass.

“Xinyi, you’ve got cause and effect backwards,” Lin Xuan said. “I knew you first.”

“I’ve told you before, the main reason I’m taking care of Lu’s business is because of Shi Nian.”

Lu Xinyi laughed, a mocking laugh.

The resentment in her heart grew stronger at this moment, and it was Shi Nian again!

Why is everything related to time and thought?

Filled with anger, Lu Xinyi suddenly stood up.

She looked down at Lin Xuan, her eyes filled with icy hatred.

“Because of Shi Nian.” Lu Xinyi repeated Lin Xuan’s words, her voice mocking.

"But I remember, you met her when she accompanied my brother to F country to sign a contract with you." Lu Xinyi's words grew increasingly intense. "What exactly did she give you that made you so devoted to her all these years!"

"She was clearly with my brother back then, but she was also involved with you. What else could she be but two-timing!"

"There's no possibility between us anymore." Lin Xuan lowered his head, avoiding Lu Xinyi's gaze.

"No possibility? Ha..." Lu Xinyi laughed, "Hasn't she been keeping you hooked, trying to get you to do things for her all along!"

Lu Xinyi pressed her hand on the table and leaned closer to Lin Xuan: "What exactly happened in F country back then!"