Chapter 118: Completely Unnoticed
She was tired of being controlled in her life.
What she wanted was freedom, the right to live according to her own will.
Even if it's tough, she's determined to take control of her own destiny.
Back at the apartment building, just as Song Zhiwei was about to press the elevator button, she bumped into Chen Yun.
Upon seeing her, Chen Yun's lips curled slightly.
"We meet again, assistant."
Song Zhiwei forced a smile.
"Dr. Chen."
She looked down at her phone, avoiding eye contact with Chen Yun.
Chen Yun raised her hand and pressed the elevator button.
When the door opened, his gaze swept over her from head to toe.
"Have you cried?"
Song Zhiwei paused for a moment, her tone indifferent.
"It was blown by the wind."
"Oh? That's for the best."
After Chen Yun finished speaking, the elevator doors opened and she walked straight in.
Song Zhiwei didn't want to share an elevator with this person, but she had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow him in.
She stood in the corner, trying to minimize her presence.
The elevator slowly ascended, the metal doors gleaming coldly, reflecting their blurry figures.
Her gaze suddenly froze.
Chen Yun gently brushed aside the long hair that fell over her shoulder.
The moment she raised her wrist, a faint silver light flickered.
It was an extremely thin bracelet.
Her pupils contracted sharply, and her heart skipped a beat.
Chen Yun seemed to notice her gaze and looked down at her wrist.
A slight smile played on her lips as she lightly tugged at the chain with her fingertips.
"You like it?"
Her voice was soft and playful.
"This was a gift from Brother Tingzhou. He said he designed the blueprints himself."
Song Zhiwei's throat tightened, and her chest felt so tight that she could hardly breathe.
She suppressed the surging emotions, forced a smile, and managed to pull the corners of her mouth open.
"No... it's just that it looks pretty good."
"Something unique is naturally beautiful."
Chen Yun's smile grew even brighter.
As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator made a soft "ding" sound, indicating that they had arrived at their floor.
Song Zhiwei rushed out almost instinctively.
She walked quickly to her front door, her fingers trembling as she entered the numbers on the keypad.
The door slammed shut, and she leaned against it, finally daring to take a deep breath.
It turns out, it was all an act by her alone.
She kept telling herself it was okay.
Tell yourself it's just a chain, not worth worrying about.
The calmer I became, the more intense the churning pain in my heart became.
Hearing the noise, Jiang Mengxi immediately peeked out of the bedroom.
"Zhiwei, you're back?"
She rubbed her eyes, her tone light and cheerful.
"What do you want to eat tonight? Let me see what else I can find in the fridge."
Song Zhiwei shook her head.
"You decide what to do."
Her legs felt a little numb, so she slowly walked to the sofa and sat down.
Jiang Mengxi sensed that something was wrong.
She walked over quickly and took Song Zhiwei's hand.
"My God, why is it so cold?"
Jiang Mengxi frowned and rubbed it vigorously.
"I'll warm it up for you."
What happened to you? Who bullied you?
Looking into Jiang Mengxi's eyes, which were filled with concern, Song Zhiwei's eyes suddenly stung with tears.
She moved her throat, as if she wanted to say something.
But the words stuck in his throat and he couldn't get them out.
Seeing her like this, Jiang Mengxi simply pushed her into the sofa.
He sat down beside her, propping his chin up with one hand, and carefully observed her.
"What exactly happened?"
She spoke softly.
"Why are you hesitating? Are you angry with someone? Or did something happen?"
Song Zhiwei bit her lower lip.
Finally, she recounted everything that had happened downstairs at the company that day.
After hearing this, Jiang Mengxi stood there stunned.
"Are you kidding me?"
"Sheng Tingzhou? That guy who looks down on everyone? He... confessed to you?"
Her mind raced, and suddenly she remembered something and slapped her thigh.
"No wonder! Last time he came to my house to make dumplings, he smiled at me like he was seeing his own mother, and he was more attentive to serving me plates and chopsticks than a son. I thought he had changed his ways! Turns out he was up to this!"
Song Zhiwei kept her head down, her fingers unconsciously rubbing her fingertips together.
"But I'm scared... He has too many people around him, too many to count. Aren't they all from prominent families with powerful connections? What am I?"
"I'm not even a supporting character."
She is not insecure.
Rather, it's because they understand the rules of this circle all too well.
People here don't get married because of love; it's about integrating resources.
A single dinner party could potentially lead to a multi-million dollar collaboration.
And what about her?
She has nothing.
What makes her believe that Sheng Tingzhou has truly fallen for her this time?
Jiang Mengxi reached out and gently ruffled her hair.
"What are you thinking? If he really likes you, it's because you have something that others don't. Look, you're not only beautiful, but also smart and down-to-earth. You're a million times better than those rich girls who post selfies and poses on social media every day."
Song Zhiwei's lips trembled slightly.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally told her about the bracelet.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mengxi immediately frowned.
"He designed a custom bracelet for Chen Yun? This isn't an ordinary gift; it's clearly special treatment. You said he treats you a little differently, so why would he put so much thought into something for someone else?"
"Um."
Song Zhiwei responded softly.
"Perhaps, in his eyes, I was just someone he would tease occasionally for amusement. Someone like him, born into nobility and with all the resources in the world, has plenty of ways to make girls happy. He can easily win someone's heart with a few sweet words and a few little gestures."
Jiang Mengxi fell silent.
Although she and Sheng Tingzhou belonged to the same social circle, they were not close.
Sheng Tingzhou is a man of gentle and refined appearance and proper manners.
But what kind of personality they have in private is something outsiders can never figure out.
She hesitated for a moment before making the suggestion.
"How about... you ask your uncle? Aren't they quite close? Maybe he can find out some inside information for you."
"This is Sheng Tingzhou, the number one figure in Yancheng. His family background, abilities, and connections are all top-notch. If you miss out on someone like him, it will be too late to regret it later."
When Zhou Yuze was mentioned, Song Zhiwei's eyes suddenly darkened.
"Forget it. No need to ask anymore. Let nature take its course."
Of course she knew what her uncle had said.
Zhou Yuze had reminded her a long time ago.
"Sheng Tingzhou is not a good man, stay away from him."
At that time, she didn't understand; she only felt that her uncle was too strict.
But now, she is beginning to understand.
Jiang Mengxi shrugged and ultimately didn't try to persuade her any further.
To be honest, her own dating experience is less than that of the old man selling roasted sweet potatoes at the door.
"How about we have barbecue tonight? I'm starving."
She changed the subject to something lighter.
"OK."
Song Zhiwei nodded, managing a weak smile.
The two casually ordered a bunch of grilled skewers.
They were sitting on the floor, and a boring variety show was playing on the TV.
No one spoke, yet the air was no longer cold.
The next day at the company, Song Zhiwei buried herself in her work as usual.
She tried to immerse herself in her work and not think about what they had talked about yesterday.
Around noon, my phone suddenly vibrated.
The screen lights up and a short message pops up.
Come to my office.
She frowned.
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