Zhou Ji let it go in one ear and out the other, pretending he hadn't heard anything.
Fu Qingnian's sarcasm was not to be outdone. He usually seemed taciturn and indeed had a cold personality, but when it came to Ning Zhi, his pride in his composure and indifference vanished completely.
"When Jiang Yue told you she was asleep, she was on a video call with Ning Zhi, discussing which drama's actors were good-looking, and she wasn't replying to your messages."
Zhou Ji paused for a few seconds after hearing Fu Qingnian's ambiguous words, then laughed indifferently: "I've already been dumped by her, I can't reach that far."
Fu Qingnian stared at him, remained silent for a moment, his face completely expressionless. "I forgot, you're already my ex-husband."
Zhou Ji said indifferently, "Even if we weren't divorced, I couldn't control her. You can't rely on me." After a short rest, the words that were meant to kill and destroy one's spirit were casually uttered from the man's mouth again: "You've known for a long time that Ning Zhi doesn't like you. Why are you so upset that you're taking your anger out on an innocent person just because she gets along well with other people?"
Fu Qingnian: "I just don't like being disturbed while sleeping."
Zhou Ji clicked his tongue, seemingly offering a very pertinent suggestion: "Ning Zhi is your sister-in-law, you can sleep in the guest room."
He seemed oblivious to Fu Qingnian's darkening expression, and then slowly uttered, "It's immoral to sleep in your sister-in-law's room. There's plenty of room for an extra bed."
Fu Qingnian fell silent, his dark pupils staring at him quietly for a moment. After a while, he said, "You really are protective of Jiang Yue."
Zhou Ji lifted his eyelids, revealing a jade-white face perfectly illuminated by the light and shadow. His skin was porcelain white, his features were deep, his nose was high and straight, and his eyes were beautiful. He said, "She is my lover. If I don't protect her, who else can I protect?"
Let's get back to the main topic.
Right now.
Zhou Ji also had a minor question he wanted to clarify.
Although he acted as if he didn't care much in front of Fu Qingnian, it was impossible for him to have no subtle feelings at all.
Zhou Ji prefers to subtly and gradually advance his plans, and this time was no exception. After laying the groundwork for so long, he finally got to the point at a leisurely pace.
When you tell me you're going to sleep, are you really tired?
Jiang Yue stiffened for a moment, though it wasn't obvious that she felt guilty. "Yes, it was already very late by then."
Zhou Ji hummed in agreement, "Were you really busy?"
Jiang Yue had the illusion that he had caught her red-handed for being perfunctory. "Do I look like I have nothing better to do? Are you doubting me?"
The princess decided to strike first: "I went to great lengths to reply to your messages, and you still doubt that I'm lying to you. This really hurts my feelings."
Zhou Ji did not follow the expected path.
Her chin was suddenly grabbed, forcing her to turn her face towards him. The partition in the back seat had risen up at some point, completely separating the front and back into two spaces.
The hot, ambiguous air felt like a feather gently brushing against her skin, especially the thin skin on her neck, which turned red and hot.
Zhou Ji leaned forward slightly and was about to kiss her.
He asked in a hoarse voice, "How heartbroken are you?"
Jiang Yue: "..."
Isn't this making things difficult for her?
Jiang Yue was stunned by the question and really hadn't figured out how to continue lying to him.
Her lips suddenly stung, and Zhou Ji kissed her forcefully, seemingly restraining himself and holding back his desire.
The man's breath was somewhat heavy, which was especially noticeable in the quiet space.
Zhou Ji slowly released his grip, his breathing gradually calming down. He asked, "Will you lie to me again in the future?"
Jiang Yue swallowed hard, and said seriously, "I can't say for sure. I can't withstand the test of humanity."
The man's indifferent expression brightened the moment a smile appeared on his face. After thinking for a while, he said, "Alright, then I'll pretend I don't know you're lying to me."
Jiang Yue turned her face slightly away. She was so close to him that her face was burning hot. She mumbled an "Mmm" incoherently, not really knowing what she was saying.
…
The estate covers a vast area.
The main building of the villa is also several stories high, and each floor's balcony is filled with delicate roses.
There shouldn't be many people invited to tonight's banquet.
Only a few understated luxury cars were parked in the spacious courtyard, but the entrance was heavily guarded, with rows of bodyguards in black, and the area was under close surveillance.
Such occasions are not places that ordinary people can participate in.
As the weather warmed up, Jiang Yue took off her coat when she got off the bus, revealing a beige sweater and well-fitting jeans that accentuated her slender waist and long, straight legs.
Zhou Ji gripped her hand tightly as soon as he got out of the car. The servants here were very respectful to them and seemed to recognize them: "Mr. Zhou, everything is ready at the horse farm. We can go there at any time."
He then added, "Mr. Qin and Mr. Gu are at the golf course."
Zhou Ji gave a low "hmm".
Jiang Yue didn't want to be with him anymore. She broke free from his grasp and asked the maid curiously, "Where is Miss Ning?"
The maid replied, "Madam is resting in the master bedroom upstairs."
Jiang Yue exclaimed in surprise and looked at Zhou Ji: "Is A-Zhi married? Why didn't she tell me?"
Zhou Ji glanced at the servant without making a sound, and the servant, who was quite perceptive, immediately made an excuse to leave.
Zhou Ji thought for a moment, then said, "I'm married."
This matter couldn't be kept from her in the first place, lest she know nothing and bring it up in front of Ning Zhi, causing unnecessary discord.
Zhou Ji remained silent for a while, then calmly added a few words: "Ning Zhi married Fu Qingnian's older brother last year."
"However, Fu Qingnian's older brother is currently in a vegetative state, and the doctor said he may never wake up in his lifetime."
Jiang Yue's eyes widened. "Hmm? ?"
What Dengxi?
Jiang Yue had rarely seen a younger brother steal his older brother's wife. Scholars and Confucianists were concerned about their reputation, knew shame and etiquette, and were afraid of being criticized by their pens. Most of them followed the rules and dared not do such a thing that would cause gossip.
Only an uneducated or unruly brute would act so barbarically.
Jiang Yue's face turned cold as she asked, "Is she willing herself?"
The opinions of others are never important; what matters is whether you are happy and whether you like what you do.
Zhou Ji paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know."
Jiang Yue said somewhat angrily, "She definitely doesn't want to."
Zhou Ji did not defend Fu Qingnian. He thought casually that Fu Qingnian had become a beastly and ruthless villain, which made him, the pure and innocent snow lotus, stand out in comparison.
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