Chapter 148 She even started to complain, but who was really the one who was wronged?
The others wanted to ask a few more questions, but seeing Zaoyi's attitude, they gave up the idea.
I was thinking to myself, not only are wealthy families incredibly complex, but their relationships are also not something that ordinary people can easily integrate into.
Lin Zaoyi took a small sip of the fruit wine. It had a light jasmine fragrance and was slightly sweet at first, but it felt astringent as it went down her throat. She tried to swallow it, but it seemed to become even more astringent, to the point that she had some difficulty breathing.
The noise in the private room was still going on, and it would be too unsociable to suggest leaving at this point, so I made an excuse to go to the restroom and get some fresh air outside.
Unlike during the day, the wind blowing in her face was already cool. Lin Zaoyi didn't feel cold and walked slowly along the path. Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks. Beside the artificial lake, there was a tall man standing there, one hand in his pocket and the other holding a cigarette.
My breath caught in my throat, my mind went blank, and my heart pounded uncontrollably, like a drumbeat, pounding heavily against my ribs.
The sound of footsteps probably disturbed him, and his gaze, which had been fixed on the lake, turned towards them, unexpectedly meeting those deep, dark eyes in the darkness of the night.
His handsome eyebrows and cold features overlapped with the person in his memory. The difference was that he no longer looked at her with gentleness, but he was not indifferent either. He looked at her very normally, like he was looking at an ordinary person.
I couldn't help but think of that line—
Lin Zaoyi, when we meet again, you mean nothing to me.
Yes, she means nothing to him anymore.
After a suffocating silence, she opened her lips, about to utter the word "Brother Zhaojing," when the man turned away swiftly.
The only lingering scent in the air was that of wormwood etched into his very bones, along with the smell of smoke he loathed.
Lin Zaoyi looked up at the sky, but it wasn't enough. She covered her eyes with her palms to forcefully block out the moisture.
What's so painful about it? I should have expected this, shouldn't I?
Behind the flowers and trees in the backyard of the restaurant, behind a camphor tree several meters tall, a shadow stood in the dark. His gaze was fixed on the lakeside. After staring for a few seconds, two cold chuckles involuntarily escaped his Adam's apple.
She even felt wronged.
Who is really wronged?
Duan Lin went out to find Zhao Jing, but they bumped into each other on the way. "Is one cigarette enough? If not, I'll give you another one."
"No, thank you." Tan Zhaojing returned to the private room, picked up his coat from the back of the chair, and said, "I'll be going now."
The people present nodded. It was already unexpected that Tan Zhaojing could come to the dinner today, so how could they complain about him leaving halfway through? Besides, they didn't dare to bring it up rashly, because Tan Zhaojing didn't give face to just anyone.
At first, he was secretly pleased to leave the Tan family, but who would have thought that Zhong Sheng would emerge and now its share value has reached a new high.
Assistant Shao had already driven the car to the restaurant entrance. After the owner got in, he naturally started the engine. Just as the wheels were about to slip off, he heard him say, "Drive to the side of the road and wait."
He didn't understand why, but he did as instructed anyway.
While waiting, his newlywed wife called to ask for instructions, but she saw that the boss's eyes were lightly closed and his whole demeanor was cold.
Just as he was about to hang up, President Tan spoke up, "Speak."
His finger, which was hovering in mid-air, paused. "Get out of the car and answer a phone call."
"Um."
Assistant Shao answered his wife's call before the call automatically ended. "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing much, I just wanted to ask when you're coming back."
He wasn't quite sure either, "You go to sleep first."
The wife asked, "Your boss's wife has been back for several days, but your boss hasn't made a move yet."
Assistant Shao knew that his wife wasn't just a gossip; she cared just as much as he did. He also didn't know why the boss hadn't taken any action. There was no misunderstanding between them when they were forced to separate back then.
I guess the boss is holding a grudge, since he always seemed like the one who got dumped.
Twice.
well.
After ending the call with his wife, Assistant Shao returned to his car. At this moment, President Tan had already opened his eyes and was looking out the window listlessly.
If the boss didn't say anything, he could only sit there idly.
About twenty minutes later, a group of people poured out of the restaurant entrance. Assistant Shao immediately spotted Miss Lin in the crowd. At that moment, he finally understood the reason for President Tan's actions and was also glad that President Tan was no longer arrogant.
I forgot to ask and was about to start the vehicle when I realized I had acted on my own initiative just a second before driving off.
In his choice of words, he made sure to give his boss a way out, "Mr. Tan, Miss Lin had a few drinks with her colleagues. I'll go ask if you need a ride?"
Then they heard President Tan give a cool "hmm".
Lin Zaoyi didn't drive. She hitched a ride with Xu Yang when she came, but she couldn't this time. He lives in the east, and she lives in the south, which is too far. Other colleagues invited her, but she declined, because she couldn't take other people's politeness for granted.
After waving goodbye to my colleagues, I slung my small shoulder bag over my shoulder and walked to the roadside.
The night breeze brushed against her face, causing a few fine strands of hair to fall. While smoothing her hair, she opened a ride-hailing app with her other hand. Just as she located the location, a car approached, and she instinctively took two steps back.
The car window rolled down. "Ms. Lin, it's me."
The voice sounded familiar.
She bowed slightly. "Assistant Shao, it's been a long time."
Sitting in the car, Assistant Shao craned his neck and smiled at the other person through the car window, "Yes, it's been a long time. Get in, I'll take you home."
Lin Zaoyi subconsciously looked towards the back of the car. The interior was dimly lit, and she could only see that the person inside was wearing dark trousers and a white shirt. There was no need to look at their face to identify them; their cold and aloof aura created a powerful presence that made people afraid to approach.
She subtly lowered her gaze, saying, "No need, I've already called a car."
Assistant Shao wasn't about to give up so easily. "It's not safe at night, and since we've already run into each other, I'll naturally take you there."
The great-aunt still refused.
In order to be able to leave work on time in the future and spend more time with his wife, he had to invite her into the car, get out of the car, walk around to the back seat and open the car door, "Ms. Lin, get in the car."
The streetlights shone into the car, illuminating the interior. Lin Zaoyi took a deep breath, her neck lines taut on both sides of her jaw. She raised her eyebrows and met the gaze of the man in the car, his expression as indifferent and devoid of warmth as before.
They stared at each other in silence for several seconds, but she never uttered the word "Brother Zhaojing".
Half an hour ago, he wouldn't even bother to glance at her, so how could he possibly pay any attention to her?
He turned his gaze to Assistant Shao beside him, forced a smile, and said, "Really, no need. The car I called will be here soon."
Eager to get rid of him, she quickly waved the fake screen in front of him, saying, "Two minutes left."
Assistant Shao didn't doubt the truth of the matter, and sighed inwardly, "In the two years since I last saw her, my aunt's temper has become more and more stubborn."
He clasped his hands together and raised them to his forehead. "Miss Lin, let me see you off."
His face was full of pleading.
Lin Zaoyi: "..."
Just then, a ghostly voice rang out, "Lin Zaoyi, did you get a ride? If not, come over! I'll give you a ride!"
Xu Yang's voice came from the passenger seat, waving at her. Right now, even if Xu Yang lived in the Pacific Ocean, she would still have to hitch a ride with him.
Assistant Shao smiled apologetically, "I just wanted to talk to my colleagues about work."
As soon as he finished speaking, he jogged over in his sneakers, opened the car door, and quickly jumped inside.
Assistant Shao: "..."
He silently glanced at President Tan sitting in the car; at that moment, his eyes were icy cold.
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