After yelling, Jiang Wenjing bit her lip and immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, it was wrong of me to avoid you these past two days. I apologize for this, but could you please stop asking me these questions? I really don't know, my mind is a mess, and my heart is a mess."
Li Chuan realized he had been too hasty, so he immediately stood up to reassure her, "Jing, don't get agitated. I won't ask anymore, really. Please sit down, and let's continue eating, okay?"
"I'm full, Brother Chuan, you can eat by yourself." Jiang Wenjing bit her lip, her brows furrowed with a struggle she had never seen before. "I have things to do at school, I'll go back first, we can talk again if there's anything else."
After saying that, she didn't give Li Chuan a chance to speak at all, stood up, turned around and ran away.
Li Chuan watched her run out, but unusually, he didn't follow. Although he didn't know what was troubling Jing, he could see the pleading in her eyes—a plea for space, for him not to pressure her…
"I never intended to force you; it was always you who forced me..." He was left with no recourse, forced to watch helplessly as she plotted to leave him...
He could only resort to the most pathetic means to keep her, even knowing full well that she had never loved him; he still despicably wanted to keep her, even if it was just for the sake of it…
But people's hearts always grow bigger and bigger. Because of greed, they want more and more, and their desire for her to stay by their side becomes stronger and stronger.
But he still failed. Over the years, no matter how quietly he tried to sneak into her life and make her gradually unable to leave him, the person in his memory had still grown up.
She's grown up as expected, and has her own ideas. Her biggest desire now is probably to leave herself behind, find someone she loves, and have a passionate, dramatic love affair…
Jiang Wenjing couldn't help but wonder if she had a fever, and her thoughts became increasingly filthy and unclean!
In that atmosphere, all she could think about was the scene she hadn't intended to see, and she even reflexively swallowed. How embarrassing!
She didn't know why she was finding it increasingly difficult to face Brother Chuan, so she needed some peace and quiet...
...
As dusk settles, in a private room on the third floor of Shangpinlou Restaurant.
Ji Yao sat at the dining table with a perfectly appropriate smile. She didn't initiate conversation, but when someone asked her a question, she would respond calmly.
This gradually lessened the people at the dinner table's disdain for her. After all, regardless of her abilities, being able to handle things so calmly and confidently meant she was bound to achieve something in the future.
Furthermore, there are quite a few strong women in the capital's social circles now. Most of them were not initially favored, but they eventually turned the tables. It is conceivable that the strength of women in this era should not be underestimated.
No one should be underestimated!
Qiu Yun was sent away by Ji Yao to take care of other things, so she was the only woman at the dinner table.
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Fortunately, it seems that some important figures are coming to today's dinner party. Even if some of these people have ulterior motives, they wouldn't dare to do anything to Ji Yao in such a setting...
After Ji Yao drank two glasses of champagne, the important figure they had always admired finally arrived late.
As she and the others stood up to greet Rao, two figures walked in against the light through the pushed-open door.
When Ji Yao saw the faces of the two men clearly, she subconsciously raised her eyebrows and pursed her lips, remaining silent.
She remained silent, unaware that the other two would also remain silent.
"Hey, Junior Sister Ji." Yuan Ye grinned, seemingly delighted, and then nudged the person next to him without making a sound.
Wow, what a coincidence!
But, in an instant—
Silence.
Si Nianbei clearly didn't catch Yuan Ye's wink. He just stared blankly at Ji Yao, who was standing facing him. Her makeup tonight was a bit more mature, different from her makeup at school. It was exquisite yet captivating. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt that the light shining on Ji Yao made her look even more dazzling.
He couldn't take his eyes off her, and his heart was pounding wildly, one beat after another, without any rhythm, as if it was about to leap out of his chest.
He paused for a moment, then subconsciously called out softly, "Yao Yao..."
Although his voice wasn't loud, it was heard very clearly in the quiet private room.
Ji Yao frowned imperceptibly, clearly not used to his intimate way of addressing her.
But in just two seconds, she quickly composed herself and put on a faint smile.
"Do Young Master Si and Sister Ji know each other?"
Anyone with a discerning eye could have noticed Si Nianbei's unusual expression just now, especially his absent-minded look. It was obvious that he had feelings for this... Sister Ji.
Many people were relieved that they hadn't offended Sister Ji too much, otherwise they would have been in real trouble today!
"We're just classmates from the same school, not close at all," Ji Yao clarified first.
Those people nodded repeatedly, their eyes darting back and forth between the two of them, giving them a look that said, "No need, we understand."
Ji Yao lowered her eyes. She knew they were probably overthinking things again, but she was too lazy to explain. Anyway, they were just having a meal, and she wouldn't need to deal with them afterwards. Besides, this was her personal matter, and she didn't need to explain it to anyone.
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