Chapter 364 What, you won't let me touch you?
Ji Ying took a deep breath. "He's not in his right mind right now. We don't know if he's friend or foe. It's better to be cautious."
She paused for only two seconds before continuing, "I had suspected Chen Yousheng of having problems, and sure enough, to bring down Pang Daiyao, this stumbling block must also be eliminated. I need to play chess with Pang Daiyao, and to avoid distracting myself, Liang Weiyue cannot stay in Beijing. I need to find a way to send him back to Kun City, where Aunt Lin and Yanchuan will deal with him."
Madam Shen stood to the side, her gaze never leaving her daughter's face.
Seeing Ji Ying's calm and wise plan, I was filled with mixed emotions.
I feel gratified by her maturity and independence, but also deeply saddened and guilty for the hardships she endured growing up alone for more than a decade.
When the IV drip was finished, the person in charge brought over the pre-filled syringe.
"The dosage and color are exactly the same as the original, but it contains a biological agent that repairs nerves. It doesn't require high storage temperature this season, so hopefully it will be useful to the victims."
Ji Ying took it and held it carefully in her hands. "Thank you, Dr. Lin."
The person in charge smiled at her and said, "Don't mention it. It was your mother who promoted me and made me somewhat famous in the industry. This is nothing to brag about."
Ji Ying glanced at Madam Chen, but ultimately left without saying another word to her.
After getting in the car, she instructed Jiang Ran to immediately and discreetly put the medicine back in its original place, while she went to the Innovation and Research Center.
At noon, Duan Cheng secretly delivered the lunch prepared by Madam Shen, without showing himself, and had Jiang Ran deliver it.
Ji Ying ate a few bites, then her stomach started churning, and she immediately ran to the bathroom.
When she came out, she found two more people in the office.
Gu Yan sat on the sofa, flipping through Qing Sui's new brochure with great interest.
Jiang Ran stood to the side, staring at him expressionlessly.
On the table was a cup of ginger tea that she had asked Jiang Ran to buy.
Hearing the noise, the two of them turned their gazes to her at the same time.
Ji Ying lowered her eyes and walked over.
"Sister Ying," Jiang Ran spoke first, "he...insisted on barging in."
However, Ji Ying simply replied calmly, "Okay, I understand. You can go out now."
Jiang Ran nodded, tidied up the lunchboxes on the table, and left.
Gu Yanchen chuckled, "This assistant is quite loyal to you."
Ji Ying sat down on the single sofa next to him.
"If she really wants to stop you, you can't get in."
Gu Yanchen put the brochure aside, his deep gaze falling on her slightly pale face.
"You don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"
"Mr. Gu, aren't you asking a question you already know the answer to? What secret could I possibly have that I could hide from you?"
Gu Yanchen chuckled softly, then suddenly looked at the shoes on her feet.
"I remember you used to love wearing high heels, why are you wearing flats now? Is it because you don't care about your height anymore, or is there some other reason?"
Ji Ying looked away, appearing impatient.
"Mr. Gu, if you have something important to say, please speak frankly. I have a business engagement tonight and need to get back to work."
Seeing that she didn't want to talk, Gu Yanchen put away the teasing expression on his face.
“Yingying, I never promised to marry Wen Lingxue, and besides you, I haven’t touched any other woman. Judging from Liang Yizhi’s situation, he will definitely have to marry Pang Ying, otherwise Pang Daiyao will not let him go. If you really want what’s best for yourself, you should give him up.”
Ji Ying gave a faint smile. "Chairman Gu really loves gossiping about other people's marriages. He's already her ex-husband, so stop worrying about him. You're very well-informed. I'd like to ask you about someone: the third young master of the Chen family in Nanyang, Jin Shangda. Do you know him?"
Gu Yanchen raised an eyebrow slightly, "I have some business dealings with the Chen family, so I'm fairly familiar with them."
"Have you ever met Chen Yousheng in person?"
Gu Yanchen's eyes flickered, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
Is this how you ask questions?
Ji Ying turned her head away. "Answer it or not, it's up to you."
Gu Yanchen stood up and walked up to her, looking down at her.
"You clearly have the ability to get everything you want from me, so why is it so hard to just beckon me?"
Ji Ying chuckled, still ignoring him, and said, "The one with this ability is your missing stepsister, not me."
Gu Yanchen was taken aback, then a hint of knowing pleasure flashed in his eyes.
He leaned down, resting one hand on the wide armrest of the single sofa, encircling her between himself and the sofa. The distance between them suddenly closed, and his warm breath almost brushed against her ear.
"So Wen Lingxue has always been a thorn in your side. Only when this thorn is completely gone will you be able to let go of our past, right?"
Seeing that he had misunderstood, Ji Ying's body stiffened almost imperceptibly, but she had other purposes and did not push him away.
"How much do you know about Young Master Chen?"
Gu Yanchen chuckled in her ear, "The third young master of the Chen family is indeed mysterious. I've never seen him in person. I heard that he's congenitally weak and sickly, which is why he rarely shows his face. I didn't go when he invited me last time. But if you're willing to pay a price, I might..."
The masculine scent of cologne mixed with tobacco lingered around Ji Ying's nose, and her stomach churned once again.
Before he could finish speaking, she raised her hand to cover her mouth and nose, letting out a soft gag.
Gu Yanchen paused before he could finish speaking.
What's wrong with you?
As he spoke, he reached out and pulled away her hand that was covering her mouth.
Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and Liang Yizhi appeared in the doorway.
The two people on the sofa were stunned for a moment.
Gu Yanchen narrowed his eyes slightly, calmly straightened up, raised his chin slightly, and looked at him.
"I heard Mr. Liang is ill. Do you still remember me?"
Liang Yizhi wasn't oblivious to how close the two were when they were talking.
He strode in, his face ashen.
Whether you remember her or not is not a reason for you to overstep your bounds. She is my wife and does not need your intimate concern.
As he went inside, Ji Ying also stood up from the single sofa, but being pregnant, she moved very slowly.
So as soon as she stood up, Liang Yizhi pulled her into his arms.
Pregnant women are most susceptible to such sudden shocks. She bumped into his chest and clicked her tongue in displeasure.
Liang Yizhi's originally confident face inexplicably deflated a bit.
What, you won't let me touch it?
Gu Yanchen, who took in this scene, couldn't help but chuckle.
“Mr. Liang, you don’t need to put on an act for me. Everyone in Beijing’s elite circles knows you’re practically the Pang family’s golden son-in-law. Let Yingying go, don’t hurt her emotionally anymore.”
Liang Yizhi's eyes suddenly turned cold.
But Gu Yanchen didn't look at him. Instead, he changed his gaze and looked at Ji Ying gently.
"I'll help you find out whoever you want to know. Just let me know if you need anything, and I won't set any conditions for you."
This time, Ji Ying didn't look at him with hostility, but simply replied softly, "Okay."
After all, a woman who knows when to show weakness is the one who can truly control the situation.
Gu Yanchen was very satisfied with her gracious response and walked out.
Liang Yizhi's hand was still on Ji Ying's arm, and the discomfort that had been surging in his chest ever since he pushed open the door was now even stronger.
He looked down at her, his tone tinged with anger.
"He has inappropriate feelings for you, yet you still ask him for help. What were you thinking?"
Ji Ying stepped out of his embrace and naturally removed his hand.
"He is my ex-husband. What's wrong with us talking about normal things?"
Liang Yizhi frowned. "Would he normally keep you locked up on the sofa?"
Ji Ying's face showed sarcasm, "Does that mean Pang Yin is allowed to be intimate with you and talk about marriage, but I'm not allowed to have normal social interactions with men?"
Because of her words, Liang Yizhi seemed to have lost the confidence of being the rightful husband, and his brows furrowed even more deeply.
"I feel there's something sinister about him; you'd better not trust him. If you need anything, you can tell me..."
“Liang Yizhi,” Ji Ying interrupted him, “can I still rely on you now?”
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