Chapter 102 You've fallen for Wei Chizheng?
Zhou Mubin looked surprised. "You just barely escaped with your life, and the moment you open your eyes you're thinking about another man?"
Xibei complained, "Why are you so long-winded? Just ask what I told you to ask, why all the nonsense?"
Zhou Mubin pouted, "Fine, fine, I'll ask, I'll ask right now, okay?"
Zhou Mubin went out to make a phone call, and Xi Bei took the opportunity to sit next to Xie Nanzhi, raising her eyebrows with a gossipy look on her face. "I say, Nanzhi, I've never seen you care about any man like this before. You were never this nervous about Shen Xu and Pei Jingchuan."
Was she nervous?
Xie Nanzhi herself was unaware of it.
She made up a reason: "He helped me, so it's only right that I ask about his situation."
Xibei pondered, "It makes sense, but why does something just feel off?"
Xibei stared at her, staring intently, making Xie Nanzhi feel extremely uncomfortable.
Xibei suddenly asked, "Nanzhi, you wouldn't happen to have fallen for Wei Chizheng, would you?"
Xie Nanzhi immediately denied it, saying, "That's not true, don't talk nonsense."
"Then why are you blushing?"
"Hot."
"He seems a little guilty."
"Your eyesight isn't very good."
"No, something's definitely fishy."
"There's something fishy about it."
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After a while, Zhou Mubin returned after finishing his phone call.
He asked several people he was close to, and they all said no, so it must be true.
Xie Nanzhi was relieved to receive this answer, but at the same time, a strange emotion arose within her.
Before I knew it, more than half a month had passed.
Xie Nanzhi's injury has healed completely, and her life is gradually getting back on track.
The case involving Pei Jingchuan is still under trial, and during this process, the police have also discovered other evidence of Pei Jingchuan's crimes.
Over the past three years, several people who knew about Xie Nanzhi's cornea replacement have had accidents, all of which were directly related to Pei Jingchuan. There was also Liu Chen's car accident, and all the evidence pointed to him.
Pei Jingchuan carries multiple serious crimes on his conscience, and the only thing awaiting him is the death penalty. Furthermore, all those involved in the case have been apprehended.
That day, Xie Nanzhi went to see Pei Jingchuan one last time.
Across a long table, Pei Jingchuan sat under a blinding light, staring into her eyes. After a long while, he sneered, "I never thought I'd see you again before I die."
After so many days, Pei Jingchuan's injuries had mostly healed, and he had lost a lot of weight, but his sharp eyes remained unchanged.
Xie Nanzhi didn't speak, but instead took out the painting she had prepared beforehand. "Pei Jingchuan, this is for you."
It was a painting with a gloomy tone throughout; the abundance of dark colors made it feel oppressive.
When Pei Jingchuan saw the words "Gates of Hell," he laughed out loud. "Xie Nanzhi, I want to be with you forever, but you want me to die."
After Pei Jingchuan learned that Zhang Heng's daughter had been rescued, he had a chance to escape. As long as he left Hong Kong, he could make a comeback.
But Pei Jingchuan was thinking of her and, despite Jiang Cheng's objections, he was determined to take her with him. So, he punctured Xie Nanzhi's tires and pretended to be a taxi driver to take her away.
You see, the police were searching for him all over the city at that time, and Pei Jingchuan knew better than anyone how risky it was to do so. But he couldn't care less about that; he had to leave with her.
Beneath his burning gaze lay a twisted resentment. Pei Jingchuan said, word by word, "Xie Nanzhi, the reason I lost everything is because I love you too much."
He doesn't regret it. If he had another chance, Pei Jingchuan would still choose to take her with him.
Pei Jingchuan had a mocking smile on his lips. He was not afraid of death, but he regretted that he could not make Xie Nanzhi fall in love with him again.
After a moment of silence, Xie Nanzhi slowly stood up.
Looking at the man she once loved so deeply, all that hatred will vanish with his trial.
Xie Nanzhi took a deep breath and said calmly, "Pei Jingchuan, I hope I will never meet you again in my next life."
With that, she threw the painting on the ground and left without looking back.
It was noon when I walked out of the detention center. The sun was high in the sky, and its bright light seemed to be able to blow away all the dark clouds.
Standing in the sunlight, Xie Nanzhi felt completely relaxed.
It's all in the past now.
It's time for her to embrace a new beginning.
Xie Nanzhi handed over the management of the expedition transportation to the general manager, and she rarely went there, spending most of her time focusing on her creative work.
Since Wang Shufen shielded her from the knife last time, the relationship between mother and daughter has gradually recovered, and their current life is very comfortable, which is what Xie Nanzhi longs for.
On this day, Xie Nanzhi was invited to attend an art exhibition. She dressed up and became the focus of everyone's attention the moment she appeared.
She was poised and elegant, with a unique perspective on each painting.
Just then, an English gentleman walked over and greeted her, "Nanzhi, what a coincidence, to meet you here."
Xie Nanzhi turned around, her eyes lighting up with joy, "Mr. David."
She stepped forward, and David hugged and greeted her. Then, Xie Nanzhi turned her attention to the woman beside him. "And who is this?"
David proudly introduced the woman beside him, "Nanzhi, let me introduce you. This is my wife. I told you about her last time. My wife is also a painter. You two will definitely hit it off immediately if you meet."
The elegant woman was very enthusiastic, taking Xie Nanzhi's hand and saying, "So what David said was true. He really knows Amanda. I'm so honored."
Xie Nanzhi, being shy, felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. "You're too modest," she said.
The woman said in broken Chinese, "No, I really mean it, Amanda. I really love your paintings. May I ask you for advice sometime?"
Xie Nanzhi humbly replied, "It's not a question of asking for advice, but we can discuss it together."
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The beautiful blonde woman was named Catherine, and she and Xie Nanzhi hit it off immediately. After the art exhibition ended, Xie Nanzhi, to show his hospitality, took the two to a decent fusion restaurant.
Xie Nanzhi ordered the restaurant's specialty and a bottle of Lafite. The waiter poured them a glass, and after taking a small sip, Xie Nanzhi said gratefully, "Mr. David, thank you for your cooperation with me recently. I owe you a great favor."
Last month, rumors circulated in financial circles that David was dissatisfied with Xie Nanzhi, saying that he should not have approved the loan in the first place.
It was thanks to David's cooperation that Pei Jingchuan was able to be more convinced that she was indeed short of funds at the time and couldn't even repay her installment loans.
David smiled and said, "It's just a small favor, don't worry about it."
After saying that, David changed the subject, "However, right now, my wife has something she'd like to ask Nanzhi for help with."
Xie Nanzhi put down her wine glass. "Please go ahead."
Catherine looked at Xie Nanzhi and said, "Nanzhi, I've become particularly fascinated by the traditional Chinese painting style in your country these past two years. I've heard that the most profound research on traditional Chinese painting is done at the Danqing Academy in the capital. And the founder of the Danqing Academy is your senior brother. Could you introduce me to him?"
Catherine is right; no one in the world has a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese painting than the eldest brother. However, the eldest brother is a difficult person to deal with, and the threshold for entering the painting academy is not low.
"Okay, I'll ask around for you first, and I'll contact you if I get any news."
With the matter settled, the three chatted casually again. As they talked, David asked curiously, "Nanzhi, are you with the man who saved you at the horse farm last time?"
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