Chapter 409 You Investigated Me
Wang Yuanling invited everyone to the coffee corner next to the lobby on the first floor.
The afternoon sun slants in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting mottled shadows on the polished tabletop, and the air is filled with the rich aroma of roasted coffee beans.
Out of politeness, she wanted to order a cup of coffee for the other person as well.
But the other party was firm: "I won't drink!"
She simply ordered her own.
Then he looked at the woman in front of him with a gentle smile.
She is wearing all branded clothes with big logos, as if she is worried that others won’t be able to recognize the brands she is wearing.
However, her temperament cannot support these expensive clothes, and wearing them backwards looks awkward.
Even though he held his back straight, he seemed to be trying his best to enhance his aura.
But her shoulders were high.
It revealed her nervousness at the moment.
Wang Yuanling's eyes curved slightly, revealing a gentle and amiable smile: "What's your name, please?"
"Fei Jiayi." The woman pursed her lips, with a barely perceptible tension when she uttered the name.
"I'm Wang Yuanling." She nodded slightly, then revealed just the right amount of doubt: "Miss Fei, is there anything you need from me?"
Fei Jiayi's eyes quickly swept across Wang Yuanling's delicate face, then quickly dropped to her tightly clenched fingers.
His knuckles turned slightly white from the force.
As if he had made up his mind, he raised his eyes and said, "Brother Zhou is lying to you."
Wang Yuanling's eyes paused, and she chuckled in confusion, "Brother Zhou? Are you talking about Mr. Gu? Do you know each other?"
"Yes! He lied to you and said he didn't know me, but that's not true. I...Brother Zhou and I have known each other for a long time."
She emphasized the word "a long time".
Wang Yuanling did not respond immediately. He picked up his coffee cup and took a sip. His movements were calm and elegant, which invisibly contrasted with Fei Jiayi's awkwardness.
The bottom of the cup rested lightly on her palm. She smiled gently, "What is the relationship between Miss Fei and Mr. Gu?"
Fei Jiayi didn't answer. Instead, her face tightened, and with a hint of provocation and barely perceptible panic, she asked, "Then what is your relationship with Brother Zhou?"
Wang Yuanling wasn't annoyed by her questioning tone and frankly admitted, "Boss Gu and I are partners. We're planning to collaborate on a large-scale health project."
After she finished speaking, she smiled and asked, "I have already answered the question about my relationship with Mr. Gu. Miss Fei can tell me now?"
Fei Jiayi clutched the fabric on her legs tightly and said solemnly: "Brother Zhou and I used to have a very close relationship."
Wang Yuanling nodded in understanding, and following her words, inferred in an almost gentle tone: "So, you and Mr. Gu are exes?"
"Well... yes." Fei Jiayi's eyes were a little vague at this time.
She tried hard to catch even the slightest hint of shock, jealousy or anger on the other person's face.
However, all I see is the gentleness and kindness that seems to remain unchanged for eternity, like a flawless mask.
Wang Yuanling tilted her head slightly, revealing pure curiosity: "Ms. Fei, if you and Mr. Gu are exes, then why did he say he didn't know you?"
Fei Jiayi lowered her voice, a little aggrieved and complaining: "There are some misunderstandings between us. He said that on purpose because he was angry with me."
Wang Yuanling stretched out her tone: "Oh~ But, Miss Fei, why are you telling me this?"
Fei Jiayi was obviously even more nervous, even her neck was tense.
She bit her lip, nervously but frankly said, "Because I feel that your feelings for Brother Zhou are more than just partners."
Wang Yuanling smiled, his face absurd: "Miss Fei, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I don't understand how you got this illusion."
When Fei Jiayi saw that she denied it so straightforwardly, her chest heaved violently, and her carefully drawn eyebrows almost twisted together.
She took a sharp breath, as if to cheer herself up, her voice a little sharp due to her urgency. "Illusion? Why are you pretending to be confused? The way you looked at him, the tone you used when you spoke to him, and the atmosphere between you two... that atmosphere! These are not ordinary partners at all."
Wang Yuanling listened quietly, the gentle smile on her face did not fade, and she did not interrupt Fei Jiayi's accusation.
It was not until the other person gasped slightly due to excitement that he gently put down the coffee cup, and the bottom of the cup and the saucer made a crisp and restrained collision sound.
"Ms. Fei," Wang Yuanling's voice was still calm, even with a hint of soothing.
But this peace at this moment is like a thin layer of ice, covering Fei Jiayi's burning emotions.
"You really misunderstood me. Mr. Gu and I have a purely cooperative relationship. There are huge interests tied to our relationship. This concerns the future development of my entire company. Therefore, I will not allow anything to happen that will harm the project. What's more, Mr. Gu and I have a clean record. There is really no problem between us."
Fei Jiayi still didn't believe it, and even turned on her phone, clicked on something, and then turned the screen towards her.
Wang Yuanling lowered her eyes and saw that it was a photo of her and Gu Zhou that was taken secretly when they went shopping in the supermarket.
I really didn't expect that this photo could be transferred to Fei Jiayi's mobile phone.
Fei Jiayi acted confidently, as if she had caught her using force. "Then explain to me why you went to the supermarket with Brother Zhou? Don't tell me that you two need to go to the supermarket to finalize our cooperation."
Wang Yuanling's eyes flashed with an idea, and she changed her tone: "Okay, I admit that I have some feelings for him. However, Miss Fei, you are already his ex. It's not good to interfere in his love life, right?"
Fei Jiayi was indeed annoyed: "Even so, there is an inseparable connection between him and me!"
Wang Yuanling looked skeptical, and her soft voice made her even more angry: "But he doesn't even want to admit that he knows you. I think he has moved on from this relationship. You should also let it go as soon as possible."
The look of him caring about her made Fei Jiayi's heart boil with anger.
"He's just being angry because he can't forget me! So even though I've told you about my close relationship with Brother Zhou, you're still determined to get involved, right?"
Wang Yuanling corrected him gently, "This can't be considered interference. After all, since you and him have broken up, there is no relationship between you anymore. So my contact with him is only natural and right. There is no interference."
Fei Jiayi couldn't argue and gritted her teeth: "Brother Zhou and I did it. He whispered to me on my bed and said he only loved me."
Wang Yuanling's watery eyes froze.
This is a short-term change.
He was caught red-handed by Fei Jiayi.
She snorted smugly, happy that she had successfully annoyed him. "In short, he and I are inseparable. I did some things wrong before that made him angry, but the misunderstanding between us will soon be resolved. As for you, I know you are his adopted daughter, and I also know that Wang SL is a person who can't tolerate any sand in his eyes. Do you think Wang SL can accept his granddaughter interfering in other people's relationships?"
Wang Yuanling's smile was tinged with coldness: "It seems you came prepared. Have you investigated me beforehand?"
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