Chapter 51 Do you want to meet me?
Upon receiving this shocking news, Shen Mengqing could barely sit still and immediately called Hao Qisi.
The dial tone rang for a long time before Hao Qisi finally answered.
Before Hao Qisi could speak, she went straight to him and asked, "Why did you ask him for money?"
Hao Qisi's tone sounded somewhat timid: "My mom found a suitable shop and wants to open a store. I don't want to see her borrowing money everywhere to raise funds, so I want to help her pay the deposit."
He explained, "I didn't borrow it for long! I only dared to borrow the money because I was thinking that the scholarship would be issued soon. Now that the scholarship has been issued these past few days, I immediately went to pay back Yu Xin, but he wouldn't accept it."
Shen Mengqing had a terrible headache. After scolding him, she couldn't help but want to say a few words to Yu Xin: "He's the same. He borrowed money from you and won't let you pay it back."
Hao Qisi was silent for a moment before cautiously asking, "Sis, how are things between you and Yu Xin now?"
Shen Mengqing keenly sensed something and asked him in return, "What do you mean? You're implicating me in your loan from him?"
Hao Qisi fell silent after being asked that question, so quiet that he didn't make a sound.
"To be honest," Shen Mengqing really wanted to drag her cousin out of the phone and interrogate him properly.
Hao Qisi gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll tell you, sis, don't be angry."
"I borrowed money from Brother Yu Xin, and sometimes he asks me about you. I feel obligated to answer him since I've taken his money. But it's nothing private; he just asks about your whereabouts and inquires about your aunt's health."
“I could tell that Brother Yu Xin is a good person, and I could also tell that he wanted to pursue you, so I answered some of his questions. I really know I was wrong, sister. After paying back the money, I'll be completely clean with him. If he asks me again, I won't say anything more.”
Shen Mengqing was furious with Hao Qisi. She really didn't know he had this ability to betray her behind her back.
"So last time my mom was sick and hospitalized, those skincare products were sent by him. He came to Chucheng, right?" she asked.
Hao Qisi whispered, "Yes, he went to the hospital, but I don't know why he didn't meet with you."
What else could it be? He must have overheard her conversation with Hao Meng.
There's no point in worrying about Hao Qisi now. Shen Mengqing sighed and asked, "Has Third Aunt taken over the shop yet?"
Hao Qisi replied, "It's all rented, and the formalities are all done. It's quite a coincidence that it's right at the entrance of your neighborhood. My mom always thought your neighborhood was more lively. My second aunt once saw a shop for sale near the entrance while she was out for a walk, and she took a picture and showed it to my mom. My mom went to check it out in person and was quite satisfied, so I transferred the money to her and told her to make a decision as soon as possible."
"Okay, it's good that the shop matter is resolved. I'll pay back the money. Don't worry about that for now, just focus on your studies."
Shen Mengqing hung up the phone and began to make plans in her mind.
He definitely won't accept the transfer. Maybe I should just go to the bank, withdraw 20,000 yuan in cash, and stuff it into his hand.
It's a reckless method, but it might work for Yu Xin.
Shen Mengqing has always been very proactive. After get off work, she withdrew 20,000 yuan directly from a 24-hour ATM near the company.
She didn't have anything to put the money in, so she had to put it in her bag. It had been a long time since she had carried so much cash on her, and she wasn't used to it. She subconsciously covered her bag with her hands, as if afraid that the banknotes would grow legs and run away on their own.
When she got home, she put the 20,000 yuan into an envelope, took out her phone and sent a message to Yu Xin.
She said:
When would be a convenient time for you to meet alone?
Almost immediately, Yu Xin called, startling her so much that she nearly dropped her phone.
She pressed the answer button but didn't speak, waiting for the other person to speak first.
Yu Xin's voice was deep: "What, you want to see me?"
"...I need to talk to you about something important."
Shen Mengqing spoke clearly and emphatically.
Yu Xin pursed her lips: "Serious business? Let's talk in the office then. Come see me tomorrow morning."
Shen Mengqing was afraid that if she said too much, he would guess what she meant, and she was unwilling to accept the money, so she could only ask him indirectly, "Is it inconvenient to meet outside?"
"Yes, I really can't make it these next few days. If you're in a hurry, let's meet in the office," Yu Xin said.
These 20,000 yuan are a hot potato, so it's best to transfer them to him as soon as possible. After thinking for a moment, Shen Mengqing decided, "Okay, I'll come find you tomorrow morning."
Perhaps it was the burden of repaying the money that gave Shen Mengqing such a heavy sense of responsibility, because she dreamed of this scene while she was asleep that night.
She dreamt that Yu Xin, dressed in a suit, sat elegantly in his seat. After taking her bulging envelope, he pulled out a wad of 20,000 yuan and tossed it into the air with a flourish.
He raised his sharp jawline and looked coldly at Shen Mengqing, saying, "Secretary Shen, who are you looking down on?"
He was the epitome of a domineering CEO who cared nothing for money, which infuriated Shen Mengqing in her dream.
After waking up, she recalled this inexplicable dream and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that Yu Xin might actually have this reaction.
Upon arriving at the office, Shen Mengqing's computer was directly facing the door, which was wide open, so Yu Xin could see her as soon as she passed by.
After catching a glimpse of him entering the office, Shen Mengqing tucked the envelope into his pocket and, as if to cover his tracks, also tucked a folder between his fingers and walked into the chairman's office with an upright posture.
Yu Xincai sat down in the chair, saw Shen Mengqing closing the door, and chuckled, saying, "So impatient?"
Shen Mengqing walked up to him in a serious manner and placed the envelope on his desk: "The money Hao Qisi borrowed from you is all in here."
Yu Xin glanced at the rather thick envelope, then slightly raised her eyelids to look at Shen Mengqing.
His expression perfectly matched the scene in his dream. When Shen Mengqing saw him slowly raise his arm, he thought he was really going to take out the money.
Unexpectedly, he raised his hand and pointed to the corner of the ceiling, saying, "Secretary Shen, there are surveillance cameras there."
He then pushed the envelope back: "You don't want the shareholders to accuse you of bribing me tomorrow, do you?"
"..."
Shen Mengqing's intuition told her that Yu Xin might have guessed that she was looking for him about this matter, which was why he deliberately suggested meeting at the company.
"When will you be free, Mr. Yu? I'd like to come to your house to settle the accounts," she said.
Yu Xin defended himself like an impenetrable fortress: "I'm not staying at the house near yours lately."
"Then I'll go to Sandalwood Road to find you?" Shen Mengqing said.
"Security is very tight over there; unauthorized personnel are not allowed in." Yu Xin curled the corners of his mouth.
Shen Mengqing lost her patience. She put away the money, grunted, and said, "Then I'll go find Aunt Chen and stuff the money in some corner of your house. I don't care if you can find it or not, I've paid you back anyway."
Seeing that she was really annoyed, Yu Xin softened his tone: "How about the day after tomorrow? I have time on Saturday, I can come at noon."
Upon hearing this, Shen Mengqing left the office directly.
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It seems that Hao Qisi told her aunt that the deposit money was borrowed from her. In the following days, her aunt would send her videos of shop renovations and purchasing items from time to time.
Shen Mengqing acted like a spiritual shareholder, occasionally offering a few words of advice and encouragement to motivate Auntie San.
Seeing her third aunt's hopeful expression for the future, Shen Mengqing suddenly felt that although Hao Qisi's actions were not very kind to her, it was enough to make her third aunt happy.
On Saturday, Shen Mengqing took a taxi to Tanxiang Road, and this time Aunt Chen specially came to pick her up at the door.
Aunt Chen had just finished buying groceries. She had specifically asked Yu Xin about Shen Mengqing's taste preferences that morning, and as she expected, Yu Xin remembered them perfectly.
She looked at Yu Xin with a teasing expression, and the boy met her gaze openly, making no attempt to hide his thoughts.
Aunt Chen immediately understood: he had been honest with the girl, but hadn't won her over yet.
Aunt Chen thought to herself that she couldn't rely on Yu Xin on her own, and she had to put in some effort.
She smiled as she watched Shen Mengqing get out of the car, showing him the variety of dishes she had in her hands: "You have to stay for lunch, I bought so much, it'll go bad if you don't eat it."
"You should know that with Yu Xin's appetite, there's no way he could finish all this," Aunt Chen muttered disdainfully.
Shen Mengqing took the heavy bag of groceries from her and said, "Aunt Chen, I'll talk to Mr. Yu about something first, and then we'll see how time is before deciding whether to eat or not."
Aunt Chen noticed the distant way she addressed Yu Xin, sighed inwardly, and cursed Yu Xin for being so useless.
The two chatted and laughed all the way to the villa. Just as they reached the door, Yu Xin returned and got out of his Rolls-Royce.
Today he wore a dark green jacket over a thick black sweatshirt, exuding youthful exuberance and making him undoubtedly the most vibrant and energetic person in this bleak winter.
It had been a while since she had seen him in casual clothes, and his carefree demeanor pierced Shen Mengqing's eyes, making her glance at him a few more times.
Aunt Chen sensed the subtle, romantic atmosphere between the two, took the groceries from Shen Mengqing's hands, and said she would go to the kitchen to prepare, giving the two plenty of space.
After Aunt Chen walked away, Yu Xin put his hands in his pockets, his hands and pockets curving upwards slightly: "Let's go."
Shen Mengqing seemed to want to finish quickly, but Yu Xin took a few steps to the door first and said, "Come in, it's cold outside."
She walked in with her head down, only to find Yu Xin waiting for her at the door. She almost bumped into his chest.
Shen Mengqing looked up at him and blinked suspiciously.
Yu Xin reached out, fingers together, and gently pressed the back of her hand against Shen Mengqing's face, making her eyelashes tremble from the coolness.
"I'm really cold, I'm not lying to you."
Shen Mengqing rolled her eyes at him and said in a low voice, "I didn't say you were lying to me."
“No, the look in your eyes just now seemed to accuse me of tricking you into coming to my house,” Yu Xin said firmly.
Shen Mengqing: "..."
After Yu Xin's icy hand lingered briefly on her face, the temperature of her cheeks rebounded as if hitting rock bottom. Shen Mengqing felt so hot that she took off her scarf and went straight to the living room.
She took the 20,000 yuan out of her bag and put it on the table: "Here, take it back."
Yu Xin's face was somber, and Shen Mengqing said solemnly, "You can't refuse it. This money has a different meaning."
Yu Xin leaned back on the sofa, gazing at her, and suddenly asked, "You really want me to accept it?"
Shen Mengqing nodded: "Yes, I'd feel bad if you didn't accept it."
"Okay." Yu Xin tore open the envelope and casually put it beside him. "Then I'll accept it."
Shen Mengqing felt a little better. She rubbed her knees, planning to find an excuse to leave, but unexpectedly, someone knocked on the door.
Aunt Chen was nearby. She opened the door a few steps ahead of Yu Xin, and her expression immediately darkened when she saw the person at the door.
What are you doing here again?
Hearing Aunt Chen's unfriendly tone, Shen Mengqing was somewhat surprised, as she thought Aunt Chen was always very good-tempered to everyone.
The visitor said, "I've come to see him."
Judging from the voice, Shen Mengqing guessed it belonged to a middle-aged woman.
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Author's Note: Aunt Chen is so eager to write a tutorial for Xinzi that she'd love to do it all night! [doge emoji]
I'm posting this early today, my darlings. The title of this post will be changed to "Burning Sensation" for a while, but I should be able to change it back soon. Just letting you all know, love you all! [kiss][kiss]
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