Chapter 10: The Fake Heiress's Escape from Marriage - 10 Black Shirts
The young man immediately sensed that these two were not to be trifled with, and brushed the sunflower seed shells off his clothes: "It's a matter between friends, family shouldn't interfere too much."
He said he would call the others over, and then leave without paying the bill.
Lin Jishen gently put down the cards: "Since you're already here, play a little longer before you leave."
Wang Wei grabbed a handful of red hair and impatiently urged his companions, "Come on, what are you standing there for?"
The others realized what was happening and hurriedly followed.
Lin Jishen said to Yun Chiyi, "Keep a close eye on him."
Gu Chi shrank his neck, hiding himself like an ostrich, praying to God that it was all a dream.
Yun Chiyi peeled the sunflower seeds, arranging them one by one in a flower shape on a plate: "Don't worry, he won't dare to run away."
Lin Jishen leisurely went downstairs, and his figure disappeared from sight. Yun Chiyi quickly got up and went to the window, leaning out to look downstairs.
After a long while, their figures appeared in the alley.
It's all over now. I should have gone to the hallway to watch the excitement.
Without anyone making a move, Lin Jishen's sleeves remained perfectly still. He took out his phone, and Wang Wei stammered out a string of numbers, which Lin Jishen calmly recorded.
Seeing him turn around and walk upstairs, Yun Chiyi immediately withdrew her peeping gaze. She went up and patted Gu Chi on the shoulder: "I'm going to the restroom."
She used a cliché excuse and went down the other side of the stairs.
Wang Wei's hands were still trembling when he was startled by the sudden appearance of a figure in a purple dress.
Yun Chiyi stood under the eaves, not yet reaching the alley: "Hello, as long as you stop ordering my brother around, this matter will be over. I don't usually concern myself with his affairs anyway, so please don't be nervous."
Wang Wei thought she was coming to demand an explanation, and sweat dripped down his temples.
The beautiful woman in front of me was polite and smiled as she said, "I might need your help in the future. Would it be convenient to leave my phone number? You get what you pay for, how about it?"
The red circles on Wang Wei's fingers stung painfully, and the sensation of the knife tip brushing against his skin was faint and lingering. He couldn't understand the two people who had come with him.
Each person sang their own version of the story, leaving him completely bewildered.
After getting the phone number, Yun Chiyi washed her hands before going upstairs. As her icy hands lifted the curtain, Lin Jishen gave her a cool glance.
She asked in surprise, "Was it resolved so quickly?"
Lin Jishen didn't reveal the reason for her disappearance: "Sit down."
Yun Chiyi sat next to him, leaning affectionately against his arm: "Hey Gu Chi, if you dare to gossip to Dad, I'll send him the video of you hanging out with that hoodlum."
Gu Chi shook his head vigorously: "No."
She couldn't help but chuckle, her eyes brightening, before distancing herself from Lin Jishen: "You don't really think there's something between him and me, do you?"
Gu Chi secretly glanced at them and saw that the two of them were sitting upright, with a large space between them, and there was not a trace of ambiguity in their expressions.
Therefore, he is the only one who has leverage over others.
Although he was just too afraid to refuse Wang Wei and his group, Gu Zhao would scold him for being a coward, losing face, and losing dignity if he found out.
Gu Chi felt breathless, his hands trembling with fear: "Then...why did you help me drive them away..."
It's easier to hide and record videos to make him look bad.
Yun Chiyi thought for a moment and said gently, "Because we have to give you a date."
Gu Chi was terrified for more than a month because of those words, but Yun Chiyi put the incident behind her and went to work at the company the next day, bringing with her a quiet girl.
As they spent more time together, Wen Yanyan gradually lowered her guard against Yun Chiyi.
But Yun Chiyi didn't put any effort into learning to paint. She would yawn and sleep at work. Every time Gu Zhao came to inspect her privately, Wen Yanyan would nudge her elbow to wake her up.
Gu Zhao got angry at her condition and didn't even want to talk to her much at the company.
As time passed, Gu Zhao never gave the girl next to Yun Chiyi, who liked to wear light-colored clothes, a second glance, nor did he think that the girl's features resembled his deceased wife.
Gu Zhao had spoken with Yun Chiyi at the beginning, subtly suggesting that she should not get too close to Wen Yanyan. He said that someone like Wen Yanyan, who came from a humble background and had no education, only got into a big company through connections, and that she might not necessarily be after anything.
He remembered Yun Chiyi's expression at the time; her tightly pursed lips suddenly turned up, and she smiled happily for no reason.
He saw his own reflection in her smiling eyes.
From then on, Gu Zhao grew tired of talking to Yun Chiyi.
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It was a gloomy, rainy day. After get off work, Yun Chiyi took Wen Yanyan back to the Yun family villa for dinner.
Hearing that Wen Yanyan was also there, Yun Jingui had the kitchen prepare four or five light dishes in advance. She was in high spirits and personally cooked a plate of scallops with vermicelli.
The scallops were fresh and juicy, and the vermicelli was soaked until soft. Yun Chiyi then had an extra bowl of rice.
After dinner, a torrential downpour began, forcing Wen Yan Yan to stay the night.
Yun Chiyi brought Wen Yanyan some comfortable pajamas and patted the soft pillow: "Please rest."
Wen Yan sat on the edge of the bed, staring straight at her: "I won't be able to finish your design by tomorrow."
She paused slightly, almost forgetting about it: "It's not in a rush."
This was their first mission, and Yun Chiyi didn't take it seriously at all.
Two flashes of light pierced through the French windows in quick succession. Yun Chiyi frowned, and her phone on the bedside table began to vibrate simultaneously.
She exclaimed in surprise, "Really? It's so late."
When I answered the phone, it was indeed those two people calling.
Gong Mufeng's voice was filled with joy: "I'll be at your doorstep in five minutes."
Yun Chiyi chuckled softly: "It's time to sleep now."
Gong Mufeng said, "I'll take you out to play."
She was shocked: "The rain is heavy."
Wen Yan Yan silently observed her expression, then glanced at the raindrops hitting the window; the rain was really heavy.
Five minutes later, Gong Mufeng rang the doorbell alone. He was wearing a black racing suit and had a tall and handsome figure. Zhao Mei came to open the door wearing a coat and was startled to see him all wet.
"Young Master Gong, why did you come here in the rain..."
Gong Mufeng's hair was wet, and half of his shoulders were wet. When he saw Yun Chiyi arriving late, he smiled slightly and ignored Zhao Mei's words.
Yun Chiyi, still in her pajamas, quickly walked over: "Shh, keep your voice down, Grandma is already asleep."
Gong Mufeng brushed his hair aside, his eyes sharp, and grabbed her hand: "Let's go, it's not time to start yet."
She pressed down on the back of his hand: "You're not going racing, are you?"
Gong Mufeng smiled: "Their car is all modified. We've booked a venue today, so I'll take you to see it."
She didn't know where she was going, but glancing behind him and not seeing the familiar figure, she said, "Hey, where's Ji Shen? Aren't you two inseparable?"
Gong Mufeng said, "The people are on the field."
The words of refusal were on the tip of Yun Chiyi's tongue, but she swallowed them back. Racing in the rain at night, this isn't how you seek thrills.
She said, "I have friends over today, so I'm going upstairs to sleep."
Gong Mufeng didn't let go and pulled her back again: "How come I didn't know you had guests at your house today? Who were they?"
Wen Yanyan waited for Yun Chiyi at the top of the stairs. Gong Mufeng had already seen her figure, and she recognized him as well. She had seen him once before at the auction from afar. He spent a fortune to win the beauty's favor. She had seen many young masters like him before.
She tilted her head and thought for a moment. It seemed that she had seen Gong Mufeng once before, but she didn't think too much about it.
Being associated with Gong Mufeng was not a good thing, and Wen Yanyan silently looked away.
"You have ten minutes to go upstairs and change your clothes. I'll wait for you here."
In response to these words, Yun Chiyi gave a mournful hum: "What about my friend?"
Gong Mufeng didn't want to bring strangers along for the time being, so he lowered his eyes and said perfunctorily, "Home is very comfortable too."
He kept checking his watch, seemingly very conscious of time, so Yun Chiyi had to temporarily settle him in the living room while she went upstairs to change her clothes.
Wen Yanyan stood next to the wardrobe: "Are you going out?"
Yun Chiyi nodded calmly: "Mainly because both of them are here, I think I should go."
Wen Yanyan didn't understand the deeper meaning in her words and told her to wear warmer clothes.
She changed into sportswear that was easy to move in, zipped it all the way up, and tied her long hair into a low braid.
Her simple attire, yet exquisite features, make her impossible to look away from.
Yun Chiyi smoothed her hair as she went downstairs. Passing by Zhao Mei, she whispered, "Meimei, don't disturb Grandma when she's asleep. I'll be getting up late tomorrow morning, so don't prepare my breakfast."
Zhao Mei lowered her head and yawned: "Okay, I understand."
She got into the car with him; it was just an ordinary off-road vehicle.
"It's a bit cold." Yun Chiyi hugged her arms in the passenger seat.
Gong Mufeng gripped the steering wheel with one hand, laughing arrogantly: "It's alright, let's see if there are any blankets in the car."
Yun Chiyi flipped through the pages casually, but couldn't find a trace of it.
"Let's play some music."
Gong Mufeng asked, "What song do you want to listen to?"
Yun Chiyi reached out and pressed a note: "Something a little hotter."
As soon as the melody started, Gong Mufeng stepped on the gas: "This is one of my favorite songs."
She exclaimed in surprise, "Really? I'm going to turn my voice up so I can hear it properly."
Gong Mufeng smiled and said, "If you have a favorite band, I'll treat you to a show."
Raindrops pattered against the windshield as the SUV lurched and crashed along the mountain road. Yun Chiyi gripped the car door tightly; being alone with Gong Mufeng was always so unpleasant, filled with an indescribable awkwardness.
Finally, we reached the top of the mountain. A wide field stretched out before us, and the penetrating lights surveyed the field, illuminating the winding track. The raindrops, like silver threads, wove a dense net.
A blue and white racing car sped past, and Yun Chiyi caught a glimpse of a handsome profile inside the car. He looked relaxed and focused on the road ahead.
Lin Jishen wasn't wearing a racing suit, but a simple black shirt. He skillfully turned the steering wheel, the roar of the engine whistling past his ears.
Yun Chiyi's body suddenly felt warm; she could now understand why this group of people had come here on this rainy night.
After finishing the lap, Lin Jishen opened the car door and stepped into the rain, maintaining his unassuming demeanor.
"The test drive is complete."
Gong Mufeng put on his helmet, handed the double umbrella to Lin Jishen, and then gave his phone to Yun Chiyi: "Record this for me."
As the tall figure walked away, Yun Chiyi called out in a charming voice, "Leave it to me, I'll definitely take super handsome photos of you!"
Lin Jishen, who was standing to the side, thought after hearing this: "..." What a bootlicker.
Yun Chiyi smelled a sweet scent on him, but didn't pay much attention to it at first.
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