Meng Zihan looked at Gu Jingran not far away, her teeth almost biting her lower lip until it bled.
My heart started pounding, but I forced it down.
how so?
What should she do if Ye Linchen is also in Gangcheng?
What brought her here?
Did they come specifically to target me?
Could it be that they heard his business was thriving in the port city and came here specifically to disrupt things?
Will it be like before, where someone knows she's doing well and then fabricates lies to cause trouble, driving everyone away from her?
If Ye Linchen really came to ruin her plans, wouldn't all the hard work she had put into building her successful career be destroyed by these two?
no!
She's finally achieved a good life, and she absolutely can't let them ruin it!
Meng Zihan told herself firmly that now was not the time to back down.
Instead, she had to go to the front lines, find out the details, and plan her escape route in advance.
But she completely ignored one fact.
Ye Linchen never took the initiative to do anything for her.
All of Ye Linchen's efforts were simply to break free from the Ye family and live a good life.
But in Meng Zihan's view, as long as Ye Linchen is unwilling to give everything for her like the Ye family, he is harming her and going against her.
While secretly speculating about the various possibilities of Ye Linchen's arrival in Hong Kong, she quickly smoothed her hair with her hand and secretly pulled down her collar a little.
During this time, she ingratiated herself with the factory manager, and had access to expensive skincare and cosmetic products every day, as well as money for beauty treatments.
In just one month, she felt that the sallowness on her face had faded, and she looked radiant.
Now, she is full of confidence and feels that with her appearance, it would be a piece of cake to get some information out of Gu Jingran.
At this moment, Gu Jingran was looking down and picking out a row of handmade cloth dolls.
This is a small shop on a street corner. The storefront is not big, and the wooden shelves are filled with local specialty dolls.
The bears, rabbits, and elephants, made of coarse cloth, are all unique in shape and each one is handmade by the shop's craftsmen.
Gu Jingran had heard from his partner that these dolls were a unique craft of the port city and could not be bought elsewhere.
Knowing that Ye Linchen usually liked these kinds of little things, he took advantage of his less busy workday to come and pick out a few.
But when it came to actually choosing, they all seemed adorable, the kind of girls Ye Linchen would like.
The teddy bear holding the small calligraphy brush looked exactly like Ye Linchen when he was seriously studying the materials.
The little rabbit with its squinting eyes and its hands holding the bowl looked exactly like her smiling face when she ate her favorite food.
And that little elephant with round-framed glasses, its face serious yet somewhat dull, reminded him of Ye Linchen's earnest demeanor when he was writing a report.
Gu Jingran couldn't help but smile.
After picking and choosing, he actually took five in one go.
Just as I was about to go to the counter to pay, I suddenly heard a familiar voice.
"Brother Gu, what a coincidence!"
The cloyingly sweet ending tone and familiar melody made Gu Jingran think he was hallucinating.
He turned his head and, sure enough, saw Meng Zihan standing at the door with a smile on her face.
She looked very different from when we last met at the police station.
He was dressed smartly, had a rosy complexion, and a smug look in his eyes.
But Gu Jingran only felt annoyed.
His brows were furrowed.
Ye Linchen did not tell him about Meng Zihan running away with the Ye family's resettlement money and coming to Gangcheng.
When Gu Jingran saw Meng Zihan, he had only one question in his mind.
What's Meng Zihan doing here?
However, despite his doubts, he had no intention of saying much to Meng Zihan.
Gu Jingran merely glanced at her coldly, then looked away, pretending not to recognize her, and turned to walk towards the counter.
However, Meng Zihan was not about to let this opportunity slip by.
She strode into the shop and blocked his way.
"Brother Gu, why are you here alone? Didn't your cousin come with you?"
Meng Zihan smiled sweetly, with a familiar intimacy.
Gu Jingran frowned even more, as if he had seen a fly.
"Get out of the way."
Meng Zihan was slightly taken aback, then put on an innocent expression: "Brother Gu, why are you so afraid of me?"
"We are all from Jiangcheng. In this unfamiliar city, it is such a rare and wonderful coincidence to meet an acquaintance."
“I really didn’t mean any harm in what happened before… It was my fault. I had no choice back then; I was pushed to the limit.”
Her eyes welled up with tears, and her voice was so soft it seemed to drip with honey.
"But I've found a way out now, and I won't try to take advantage of Gu Yifei again."
"Brother Gu, why are you still so cold to me?"
"How about this, I'll treat you to a meal. I've been in Hong Kong for a while now and know a few good restaurants. Consider it my apology to you and Gu Yifei, okay?"
As she spoke, she deliberately lowered her eyes, pretending to look pitiful.
She was certain in her heart that with her current looks and this sincerity, no man would refuse her.
Even if Gu Jingran is cold, he can't possibly remain completely unresponsive.
Unfortunately, she was wrong.
Gu Jingran looked impatient and coldly uttered two words: "No time."
He didn't say anything more, but took a few steps back, went around her, and walked to the counter through another passage.
Meng Zihan was startled, not expecting him to refuse so decisively.
She hurriedly tried to chase after them again, but just then, several more customers came in.
The shop was already small, and it was instantly packed with people, stopping her in her tracks.
When she finally managed to squeeze out, the counter was already empty.
She hurriedly chased after him onto the street, but Gu Jingran had already disappeared.
Meng Zihan stood blankly on the street, watching people come and go, feeling a tightness in her chest.
"That Gu Jingran, what's he so arrogant about!" She stomped her foot and cursed angrily.
However, judging from what he just looked like, Ye Linchen might not be in Gangcheng.
Then I would have a better chance than Ye Linchen and more time to spend with Gu Jingran.
In her opinion, Ye Linchen's arrogance and success were solely due to Gu Jingran.
Now she has the opportunity to snatch Gu Jingran away.
Make him an asset to you.
At that time, Ye Linchen will have no choice but to come begging to him while crying!
She had no idea she would fail.
In her mind, how many men in the world can truly be upright and innocent?
What man doesn't have an affair?
Even the most serious person is just being stubborn.
She refused to believe that, with her own methods and looks, Gu Jingran could remain unmoved by her and pretend not to see her forever!
Thinking of this, Meng Zihan's eyes slowly turned cold.
She raised her hand to straighten her collar, tilted her chin up again, and silently made a vow in her heart.
Sooner or later, she will make Gu Jingran bow his head, make Ye Linchen regret his actions, and let all those who looked down on her see who will have the last laugh.
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