Chapter 24 I scared her tonight, she's afraid of me.
Xie Nanzhi instinctively became alert and struggled, coldly questioning, "What are you trying to do?"
Wei Chizheng leaned down, his slightly cool lips just about to land on hers when they brushed past each other. He whispered in her ear, "...but do what you can."
Xie Nanzhi was startled.
Do what you can.
What does he mean? Does he know something?
Suddenly, a strange emotion welled up in Xie Nanzhi's heart, still towards this stranger she had only met once.
Wei Chizheng stepped aside, standing ramrod straight. Meeting her curious and inquisitive gaze, he lowered his eyes and said, "Let's go."
Ambiguity arrives suddenly like a flood, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
Watching Wei Chizheng turn away indifferently, it was as if the enchanting scene just moments before was an illusion.
Xie Nanzhi pursed her lips and then followed.
The restaurant is on the first floor.
The man told Pei Jingchuan that the restaurant's security cameras had broken down that afternoon and the repairman wouldn't be able to come until tomorrow. Therefore, they still didn't know who had been eavesdropping around the corner.
Seeing Pei Jingchuan's unpleasant expression, the man comforted him, "President Pei, they might just be passing by. Even if they heard us, they wouldn't understand our conversation. You don't need to be too anxious."
In the past, Pei Jingchuan might not have cared so much. But during his three-month coma, the account book was lost, forcing him to be cautious.
With his hands in his pockets, Pei Jingchuan tossed out the words, "Continue searching for the whereabouts of the ledger," and strode out of the restaurant.
As soon as Pei Jingchuan stepped out, someone ran towards him.
The woman took his arm and said coquettishly, "Mr. Pei, I'm so glad I finally got to see you. You have no idea how the restaurant manager treated me. They wouldn't let me in and threw me out. I just wanted to see you, but they treated me like this."
Pei Jingchuan was already in a bad mood, and he irritably shook off the woman, saying, "Don't bother me."
Jian Yao staggered a few steps and almost fell, but she moved closer again.
She was about to tell him about the woman she had met who looked seven-tenths like her, but she swallowed the words back down.
A woman's intuition told her that the other woman was her biggest threat.
Pei Jingchuan must not know about that woman's existence.
Jian Yao said in a affected tone, "President Pei, you haven't answered my calls these past few days. I really miss you. I finally managed to see you today. Can I stay at your place for the night?"
Any man with a brain could understand the implied meaning behind such an invitation.
Pei Jingchuan's expression grew increasingly grim. "I'm not in the mood today. Go home by yourself."
After saying that, Pei Jingchuan left, leaving Jian Yao alone.
With Pei Jingchuan absent, Jian Yao revealed her true nature, her eyes filled with sharpness and resentment.
When Pei Jingchuan woke up in the hospital, the first person he saw was her. He grabbed her hand and wouldn't let go, saying things like, "I was wrong, Nanzhi, don't leave me."
How could Jian Yao let go of such an opportunity to rise to the top? She comforted him by agreeing with his words, and from then on, taking care of Pei Jingchuan became her job.
Even after Pei Jingchuan was discharged from the hospital, Jian Yao would still come to his home to do health care for him.
On one occasion, when Pei Jingchuan had been drinking, Jian Yao deliberately seduced him while giving him rehabilitation exercises, and he indeed reacted.
Pei Jingchuan tossed her a set of clothes and told her to change. Jian Yao obediently did so, and when she stood in front of him again, he seemed like a completely different person.
Pei Jingchuan pinned her down on the bed and took her relentlessly, tossing her around all night.
However, that was the only time. Pei Jingchuan never touched her again, nor did he ever contact her again.
Jian Yao was unwilling to accept this. Her goal was not just to be his mistress; she wanted the position of Mrs. Pei.
No matter who the woman I meet today is, I can't block her way.
Here, Wei Chi was escorting Xie Nanzhi downstairs. Outside, the night was dark and windy, and the night in the port city was always exceptionally bustling.
Xie Nanzhi desperately wanted to shake off Wei Chizheng, but to her surprise, he stood side by side with her on the roadside, showing no intention of leaving.
Being with such a dangerous person put Xie Nanzhi under a lot of pressure. "I can wait for the car myself, so I don't need to trouble you, sir."
"Wei Chizheng".
"Um?"
Wei Chizheng looked at her, his gaze deep and unfathomable. "Wei Chizheng, that's my name."
A gentle breeze caressed her face, and Xie Nanzhi seemed to be drawn into his gaze, taking a long time to react before saying, "I'll remember, Mr. Wei."
For some reason, Xie Nanzhi seemed to see a hint of doting on his cold face. But upon checking again, she realized it was all an illusion.
A taxi stopped in front of Xie Nanzhi, and she eagerly got in.
After closing the door, she subconsciously looked through the car window at Wei Chizheng, who was standing there.
Tall and imposing, with an innate air of nobility.
Just looking at it this way, it doesn't match the scene in the private room at all.
Also, Xie Nanzhi vaguely felt that his voice was somewhat familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before.
After thinking it over, she realized it was impossible.
How could she have come into contact with such a dangerous person?
After Xie Nanzhi left, Wei Chizheng went to the police station.
Watching Tie Tou escort the person inside, Mu Lin couldn't help but ask, "Second Master, why didn't you just send Miss Xie home? That way, she could have had more time to spend with you."
Wei Chizheng's cold gaze was reflected in the rearview mirror, and Mu Lin immediately dared not say anything more.
Suddenly, Wei Chizheng spoke up abruptly, "I scared her tonight; she's afraid of me."
Mu Lin's mind went blank for a moment.
Is the usually stern and unsmiling Second Master of the Wei family feeling sorry for someone?
Why does she sound a little aggrieved?
Mu Lin said, "Second Master did it for Miss Xie's sake. This art dealer copied and sold Miss Xie's works for profit, so naturally he should be taught a lesson."
Wei Chi remained silent, only stroking the red ribbon on his wrist.
"Big brother, don't be afraid. As long as you don't speak, the bad guys won't find you."
"Big brother, Nanzhi will definitely protect you."
"Big brother, I'm leaving now. My name is Xie Nanzhi. Please remember me."
...
She left, leaving behind only the red ribbon that had fallen to the ground.
Bringing him back to reality, Wei Chizheng looked at the red mark on his wrist: Xie Nanzhi, I've always remembered you, do you still remember me?
Mu Lin suddenly realized, "That's right, Second Master, Pei Jingchuan did indeed appear at Xunwei Restaurant tonight. It seems that the person Miss Xie is trying to avoid is him."
Wei Chizheng's brows furrowed, his thin lips pursed, and after a moment he said, "Pei Jingchuan's identity is a secret for now, especially to the old man."
Mu Lin: "Yes, Second Master."
Xie Nanzhi didn't sleep well that night; she dreamt of the bloody scene she had seen in the private room.
When Xie Nanzhi woke up early in the morning, she looked in the mirror with panda eyes and was shocked by her own appearance.
There was no other way but to apply a thick layer of foundation to cover it up, and only then could it barely be considered presentable.
She chose a pair of jeans, changed into a white T-shirt, a pair of sneakers in the same color scheme, and also picked out a baseball cap, exuding youthful energy.
Yesterday, Xie Nanzhi asked Zhou Mubin for Xie Xiyan's body double's home address, and she plans to go there in person.
As Xie Nanzhi stepped out of the elevator, a beautiful and capable woman came to greet her.
The woman was Zhou Mubin's assistant, smart and capable. "Lawyer Zhou said you changed your name, so I'll call you Miss Nan from now on."
When Xie Nanzhi left Hong Kong, she cancelled her identity information. Her current Chinese name is Nanzhi, and her English name is Amanda.
There's absolutely no problem calling her Miss Nan.
The assistant handed the car keys to Xie Nanzhi, saying, "Attorney Zhou asked me to bring the car over for you to use."
The Zhou family is already a wealthy family in Hong Kong. Although the Zhou family is managed by Zhou Mubin's older brother, he certainly owns a share of the company. In addition, Zhou Mubin has his own law firm and is also very capable. He can earn several million in legal fees just for fighting a lawsuit.
Zhou Mubin is a true tycoon with a lot of money. Changing cars is as easy for him as changing clothes for an ordinary person. His garage has more luxury cars than the average person has car models.
Thanks.
The assistant rubbed his eyes, revealing a generous and polite smile. "And this stun gun, bought as you requested. But why did you need a stun gun all of a sudden?"
Xie Nanzhi reached out and took the stun gun; it was the right size and could fit in her bag.
"For self-defense. There are so many bad people these days, it's always good to be prepared."
She stumbled upon that man's "good deed" last night. What if he regrets it and comes after her?
Taking precautions makes me feel more at ease.
After saying a few more words, the assistant left.
Xie Nanzhi also drove to her destination.
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