Chapter 723 Innate Disadvantage
If his previous reminders were merely expressions of doubt, then his words undoubtedly affirmed what he had always suspected.
"I don't need to report my affairs to you. I just did what a childhood friend should do." Xu Chen believed he had a clear conscience: "I haven't wronged anyone."
After saying that, he grabbed Wen Qingyi and left Qinyuan Bay. The black Rolls-Royce drove away from Qinyuan Bay in an instant.
Bo Jinyan stood there watching the car get further and further away from him, feeling that things were more complicated than ever before.
When I returned to Qinyuan Bay, I was even more absent-minded.
Seeing him like this, Sang Ruo thought something had happened and quickly stepped forward to ask, "Ayan, what's wrong? What happened? Did you get into a fight with someone?"
Otherwise, why would he look so preoccupied? It made her a little scared.
“Xu Chen just broke A Cheng’s arm for Wen Qingyi.” Bo Jinyan was also surprised that Xu Chen would be so ruthless: “Then he warned me outside, but I couldn’t say anything.”
Because of their mother's passing, the Bo family was at a natural disadvantage when facing the Xu family.
The Xu family has taken the moral high ground and can lecture him with impunity.
All of this is because of the mother's death, and the Bo family is in the wrong.
There's nothing we can do about it.
Sang Ruo knew that he had gone to great lengths because of the poisoning of his son, and felt a little sorry for him: "Ayan, don't put so much pressure on yourself. You know I have never blamed you. Besides, Wen Qingyi's matter cannot be resolved in a day or two."
The conflict between her and Wen Qingyi had been going on for a long time, but they had never found a good way to resolve it.
Moreover, due to the previous car accident, Ayan now helps her resolve many issues.
On the contrary, she couldn't help at all.
“Xiao Ruo, this isn’t me putting pressure on myself, but I’m afraid that if this isn’t handled well, it will affect the already fragile relationship between the Bo family and the Xu family!” This is what Bo Jinyan is really worried about.
Or rather, Xu Chen's actions have already had an impact.
He was at a loss.
This is where he felt most powerless and helpless.
Hearing this, Sang Ruo felt even more sorry for him: "I'm sorry, it's all because of me. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be in such a difficult situation now..."
The reason he was in such a predicament was actually because of her.
But there was nothing she could do.
"Xiao Ruo, don't be like this, I'm not blaming you." Bo Jinyan felt heartbroken seeing her guilty expression and reached out to brush the hair from her ear: "It's just that this matter is indeed a bit tricky. In my opinion, I need to have a good talk with the Xu family."
Otherwise, if Xu Chen continues to interfere, things will definitely become more and more complicated.
Perhaps Xu Chen will become the next Gong Lian.
He didn't want his cousin to get caught up in Wen Qingyi's messy romantic relationships and end up getting hurt.
Sang Ruo knew that he had always tried to resolve things privately between the two of them, but said, "Wouldn't your uncle blame you even more if he found out? After all, his attitude towards you already carries a certain degree of hostility. Is this really the right thing to do?"
It wasn't just him who was afraid things would get more complicated; she was afraid too.
“There’s nothing we can do if it’s not suitable.” Bo Jinyan knew that the only way to break the deadlock now was to take a gamble: “If Uncle doesn’t know about this, given Xu Chen’s personality, he will definitely protect Wen Qingyi to the end! At that time, there will be no room for us to intervene!”
So he could only give it a try, with a "let's see" attitude.
I also wanted to find out my uncle's attitude.
...
After Xu Chen picked Wen Qingyi up and brought her back to the Bulgari Hotel, the two were supposed to go to their respective rooms upstairs. However, just as Xu Chen was about to leave, Wen Qingyi grabbed his arm and said, "Come in and sit down. I also have something I want to ask you."
Xu Chen glanced at her hand, which was still resting on his arm, nodded, and came in.
After closing the door, Wen Qingyi poured him a cup of fine English black tea and placed it in front of him. She asked slowly, "Achen, is what Brother Ayan just said true? Are you really... in love with me?"
She didn't ask the last three words.
But judging from her expression, they both knew exactly what those three words she hadn't said meant.
"No." Xu Chen denied it readily: "That was just my cousin's guess, you didn't take it seriously, did you?"
He has never admitted to having any feelings for Wen Qingyi.
He helped her because of their childhood friendship, and it didn't mean he was in love with her.
Moreover, he already has a fiancée and is engaged, so how could he possibly be with Wen Qingyi, who is in a sorry state?
They are not a good match.
Even if they were once a good match in terms of social standing, that's all in the past.
Since the two elders of the Wen family moved to Canada, the Wen family has gradually declined. Even though there are still traces of the Wen family in the past, it is not as prosperous as the Xu family and Bo family today.
Upon hearing this, Wen Qingyi's eyes flickered, clearly somewhat disbelieving: "Achen, there are only the two of us here, there's nothing to be embarrassed about admitting. If you really have feelings for me, then just say it directly, what's there to hide?"
If she could be with Xu Chen, it would undoubtedly be a step up for her, as she is now almost homeless.
Isn't this a better choice than Gong Lian?
However, it all depends on whether Xu Chen is willing or not.
“I think you’re quite an interesting person.” Xu Chen laughed out loud when he heard her say that. “You don’t actually think that just because my cousin doubted my motives for helping you, you think I’m interested in you? I’m not that casual about relationships.”
"Besides, I have a fiancée, haven't you always known that?"
Now she's acting like she's begging for love, what's she trying to do? Is she trying to find someone to take care of her unborn child?
If you can't find Bo Jinyan, then look for him?
Is he really that casual?
Wen Qingyi bit her lip, looking somewhat embarrassed and even a little helpless.
Was she just being delusional and overthinking things?
But Brother Ayan seemed really serious when he was talking about this just now. Could it be that this is also fake?
"Qingyi, I think you understand better than anyone that I helped you because of our childhood friendship, and it doesn't represent my attitude or opinion." Xu Chen has always been rational in matters of the heart and has never let emotions cloud his judgment.
Moreover, he was already engaged, and for the sake of his family's reputation and future, he would not allow himself to do something that would bring shame upon his family!
Not to mention himself, he couldn't even get past his father Xu Yi!
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