Chapter 086

It has been so long that Yan Xi has forgotten some of the details.

But senior year of high school was indeed the most difficult year in her twenty years of life.

Lin Ranran returns to the Lin family, and her identity as a fake rich girl is exposed. She doesn't fit in either the Lin family or the school.

Using 10 million to end the relationship with the Lin family was a risky move. Yan Xi chose to borrow money from Zhou Qingyu just to give it a try. At that time, the two were not familiar with each other and were just classmates. However, Zhou Qingyu was the only person Yan Xi knew who was able to lend her 10 million.

The eldest lady was always arrogant, but when she heard Yan Xi's request, she did not refuse it. Instead, she asked her with great interest, "What do you want so much money for?"

"Cut off all ties with the Lin family."

The young lady's eyes suddenly brightened, "Wow! Interesting!"

At that time, Zhou Qingyu was still a few months away from adulthood and had spent all her pocket money, so she asked her father for money. After checking Yan Xi's grades, her father actually agreed.

On the day of signing the agreement, at Zhou Group.

The rain was pouring down, and the sky was torn apart. The sky was filled with gray rain, and the world was as damp as if it was soaked at the bottom of a pool.

Yan Xi was late in arriving at the conference room.

She cried for a long time in the stairwell of Zhou Group.

Fifteen years, it is impossible to say that there is no affection for the Lin family, but when they learned that Yan Xi wanted to use 10 million to sever ties with the Lin family, Lin's father and mother were actually very happy and couldn't wait to sign the contract as soon as possible. The fifteen years of affection were like a false alarm.

After wiping the tears from her face, Yan Xi came to the conference room.

What’s interesting is that although Lin’s father was very happy with the deal, he actually looked furious in front of Zhou.

"I have raised you for so many years, and you actually want to sever ties with the Lin family?"

"Can our feelings for you end at all costs?"

"Lin Xi, you disappoint me so much. You are such an ungrateful person!"

Father Lin slapped him.

Yan Xi knew that this was something she had to endure.

Even if the Lin family is satisfied with the deal, they still have to save face. Abandoning their adopted daughter will cause gossip in the wealthy circle. Now they put all the blame on Yan Xi, saying that it was this ungrateful person who forgot the kindness of raising her and wanted to leave the Lin family. This way, no one will say anything.

So, Yan Xi also chose to let him beat her.

But Zhou Yanci grabbed Lin's father's hand.

Yan Xi opened her eyes and saw the broad shoulders in front of her. Zhou Yanci was very tall, and Yan Xi was less than 1.6 meters tall at that time. She had to tilt her head high to see Zhou Yanci's angular profile clearly.

After so many years, it was not the first time that Lin's father or mother beat Yan Xi.

But this was the first time that someone protected Yan Xi and stopped them.

Zhou Yanci was not well-known at that time, but the young man was vigorous and fierce. He easily grabbed Lin's father's wrist. Lin's father struggled violently, "Who are you?"

A respectful voice came from the side, "Young Master, you are here."

Yan Xi felt that this person did it on purpose, because Zhou Yanci was now Zhou's father's assistant, and they usually called him "Assistant Zhou", but the title "Young Master" could shock Lin's father.

Father Lin was indeed panicked.

Zhou Yanci let go of her hand, his expression calm, "Lin Xi borrowed 10 million from Zhou to sever her relationship with the Lin family. Now she is a student sponsored by Zhou Group, and all her affairs are handled by Zhou. In short, she belongs to Zhou."

"So, Mr. Lin, I hope you stay away from Lin Xi."

With Zhou Yanci around, Lin's father certainly didn't dare to do anything to Yan Xi. The lawyer intervened and took out the relevant documents for the termination of the adoption agreement. Yan Xi and Lin's father signed the documents, and their relationship with the Lin family was completely terminated.

After completing these procedures, Lin's father also received the 10 million transferred by Zhou. Zhou Yanci did not keep him and politely asked the security guard to see him off.

Afterwards, Zhou Yanci looked at Yan Xi.

Yan Xi was still confused. Severing ties with her adoptive parents was originally a very complicated matter, but with Zhou's intervention, everything became simple.

Zhou Yanci bowed his head and looked at her straight in the eyes.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Zhou Yanci, and I also graduated from Bowen Middle School. You can call me 'senior', or you can call me 'Assistant Zhou' like them."

He pulled out his phone from the inner pocket of his suit and said, "Add me on WeChat. You are not yet an adult, so many things are inconvenient for you. If you need anything in the future, you can always come to me."

Yan Xi raised her eyes and stared at Zhou Yanci in a daze.

Perhaps the gap between the two was too big, whether it was family background or the gap between adults and minors, Yan Xi didn't think much about it. Moreover, Zhou Qingyu didn't like Zhou Yanci, and after getting to know Zhou Qingyu, Yan Xi had no thoughts about Zhou Yanci anymore.

But when she was fifteen, Zhou Yanci stood in front of her.

That was the first time her heart was moved.

——

In the living room, Zhou Yanci's face darkened when he heard Yan Xi's answer.

It’s been five years since we graduated, are we still in touch?

Zhou Qingyu's eyes sparkled, "You haven't been secretly in love with me for five years, have you?"

Yan Xi blurted out, "How is that possible!"

Things like heartbeats, once they pass, you will forget them. If you keep thinking about them, it will become an obsession. At that time, Yan Xi was focused on the college entrance examination. Her mind was full of exams and exercises. How could she have the time to think about men?

Zhou Yanci breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

Zhou Qingyu didn't give up, "Is he handsome?"

Yan Xi paused, "...quite handsome."

"Are you married?"

“No.”

"How's your work going? Are you doing well now?"

Yan Xi glanced at Zhou Yanci and said, "He's doing pretty well..." After all, he is the CEO of Zhou Corporation, so how can he not be doing well?

Zhou Qingyu was extremely happy.

Why didn't she tell me earlier? Such a high-quality resource exists! And it's the first person she's attracted to. Of course, she would try to bring them together properly. That way, there wouldn't be the problem with Zhou Yanci!

How can the old green tea compare to the heartbeat of girlhood!

Zhou Qingyu was beaming with joy. "One last question. Do I know this person?"

Yan Xi immediately became alert, "Why are you asking me so many questions again!"

Zhou Qingyu waved her hands and came to

Yan Xi asked, "Oh, I've answered so many questions, this one won't make a difference! Do I know him? Do I know him?"

Yan Xi bit her lip, "I refuse to answer!"

"Refusing to answer?" Zhou Qingyu suddenly realized, "That means we know each other~ Who is it? I'm so curious~"

Not to mention Zhou Qingyu, Su Lingling and Lu Beiyu also looked at Yan Xi with curiosity.

After all, gossip is human nature.

This time, Yan Xi pursed her lips and refused to give in.

But is the eldest lady someone who gives up so easily? Even if Yan Xi doesn't answer, every time the bottle of wine is passed to Yan Xi, the eldest lady will always encourage the questioner to ask this question!

Yan Xi's cheeks turned red and she chose to drink.

After three glasses of beer, Yan Xi was already drunk. But the bottle mouth still turned to Yan Xi, and Yan Xi had no choice but to choose to drink the fourth glass.

Zhou Yanci took the lead, took the wine glass from her hand and drank it all in one gulp.

"She won't answer. It's no use asking."

Zhou Qing pinched Yan Xi's face and said angrily, "Why is your mouth so tight!"

Yan Xi's head was a little dizzy. She happily stretched out her hands and hugged Zhou Qingyu's neck, "Guess it! There will be a reward if you guess it right~"

Pei Hanli: "She seems drunk."

Zhou Qingyu picked up the beer bottle and took a look. "This beer is 30 degrees? It's so high!"

The time was almost up, the game had been played for an hour, and the live broadcast was about to end. Zhou Qingyu said hello to Director Yu, and the live broadcast and the game were over.

Yan Xi was very drunk. She stuck close to Zhou Qingyu and played with her hair. "You don't want to guess? You know him too!"

Zhou Qingyu's hair was twisted into a braid by Yan Xi. She supported Yan Xi and said, "You can't drink at this level! Can you still walk?"

Zhou Yanci glared at Zhou Qingyu and said, "Isn't this all your fault?"

Zhou Qingyu curled her lips, "I'll take her upstairs to rest!"

That being said, the young lady had never done any physical work before. After helping Yan Xi take just two steps, she was already out of breath, let alone helping her go up to the second floor.

Zhou Yanci stepped forward and the princess picked up Yan Xi.

"Go to the front desk of the hotel and get some hangover medicine, otherwise she will have a headache tomorrow."

Zhou Qingyu knew how much headache one would have after a hangover, so she did as she was told.

Zhou Yanci carried Yan Xi all the way to her and Zhou Qingyu's room.

Just after putting down the person in her arms, Yan Xi hugged Zhou Yanci tightly. She opened her eyes in a daze, looked at the person so close to her, and smiled sweetly, "It's my senior~"

Zhou Yanci's eyes were covered with a thin layer of ice, "So, the person you like is your senior?"

"Yes!" Yan Xi smiled innocently, "Senior, give me a hug!"

Zhou Yanci felt a fire in his chest that almost burst out. He took a deep breath and said, "Open your eyes and see clearly who I am!"

Yan Xi tilted her head and stroked his face with her fingertips, from his brow bones that were like distant mountains, to his high nose bridge, to his cool lips.

"Senior?"

Zhou Yanci was helpless, "Do you like him so much? You think about him even when you're drunk?"

Yan Xi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, I do!" But then she changed the subject and said with a little disappointment, "But he may not like me that much."

Zhou Yanci was so angry that he was going crazy, but when he heard these words, his heart suddenly softened and he just felt distressed.

"Senior," Yan Xi looked at him in confusion, "Don't be angry with me, I didn't mean to lie to you..."

Zhou Yanci suddenly grabbed Yan Xi's chin and kissed her hard.

"Stop yelling," he said.

He didn't want to hear any other name from her mouth.

But these two words always came out of Yan Xi's mouth. Zhou Yanci could only suck her lips, depriving her of the right to speak and making it difficult for her to breathe.

The temperature between the two people rose quietly as their lips and teeth conquered each other. Their breaths were entangled, their breathing was disordered, and their heartbeats were frighteningly fast.

Zhou Yanci thought he was going crazy.

Hearing his girlfriend calling out to another man, his sanity was torn to pieces. He just wanted to possess her, devour her. Even if he couldn't have her in his heart, at least he could have her physically, right?

The thin ice in his eyes shattered, and his passion surged like a tide. He hugged Yan Xi tightly and deepened the kiss.

Yan Xi's hands unconsciously climbed onto Zhou Yanci's neck, as if responding, or as if seeking support.

The air in the room became sticky and hot, and the two figures intertwined in the dim light. Zhou Yanci stroked Yan Xi's back, and every movement was filled with desire and possessiveness.

Yan Xi's body trembled. She wanted to retreat, but there was no way to escape.

Zhou Yanci didn't let go of his hand until the last moment.

He held Yan Xi's small hand tightly, kneading it repeatedly, hoping that the fire in his heart would die down on its own, but it seemed impossible.

When Zhou Qingyu came back with the hangover medicine, Zhou Yanci had already left.

Yan Xi was sleeping soundly on the bed. Zhou Qingyu coaxed Yan Xi to wake up, gave her some hangover medicine, then changed her into pajamas and tucked her in.

——

Late at night, the moonlight shines on the snow in New Zealand, casting a cool light.

The villa was quiet. Under the moonlight, everything around was silvery white. Occasionally, snowflakes fell, just like a snowy night in a fairy tale.

Ye Luoyi and Su Lingling also couldn't fall asleep after returning to the villa.

It has been less than 12 hours since Pei Yubai jumped into the canyon during the day, and now the Chinese Internet is full of discussions.

The comments about Ye Luoyi can be divided into two distinct parts. One part believes that Ye Luoyi knew the relationship between Pei Yubai and Zhou Qingyu, but still had an ambiguous relationship with Pei Yubai. In the final analysis, she was using a man to exploit another woman, and there was nothing to sympathize with.

The other part is Ye Luoyi's fans. They think that Ye Luoyi's reputation has plummeted because of Pei Yubai. Ye Luoyi is also a victim in this relationship. Only by leaving Pei Yubai can Ye Luoyi get better.

The fan club wrote numerous protests, demanding that Ye Luoyi and Tianhui terminate their contract.

"Yiyi, my father knows some owners of entertainment companies. If you are willing to leave Tianhui, they can sign you!" Su Lingling still did not give up persuading Ye Luoyi to leave Tianhui.

"You contacted them?" Ye Luoyi was surprised.

Su Lingling nodded vigorously. "Although your popularity is not as high as before, you still have a lot of loyal fans! The new company can help you pay part of the liquidated damages, and don't you still have a villa? If you sell the villa, the liquidated damages will be enough!"

"Yiyi, please leave Tianhui!"

Ye Luoyi was confused for a moment, "If I change jobs, will I still have the resources of a heroine?"

Before coming to Country X, Pei Yubai invested 30 million in Infinity Pictures to help Ye Luoyi get the leading female role in the fairy drama "Seeking the Fairy". This is a big IP with a great cast. As long as it can be broadcast, it will at least be a hit. If she is lucky enough to be a big hit, Ye Luoyi will firmly establish herself as a top actress.

Su Lingling choked. With Ye Luoyi's current reputation and popularity, it would be difficult for her to get the leading female role if she went to a new company.

"Yiyi, you are still young. You may not be the heroine at first, but you will have a heroine role soon!"

Ye Luoyi smiled bitterly. She should have known that if she switched to another company now, how could she still get such good treatment?

She sighed, "Lingling, if I stay in Tin Fai, I'll just get scolded by netizens at most, but as long as a new drama is aired, I'll be popular again... If I leave Tin Fai, I'll have to endure many more years!"

"The share price of Tianhui has dropped a lot today. It is no longer what it used to be!"

"But Tianhui has the support of the Pei family. It's impossible for Master Pei to ignore it!"

Ye Luoyi knew very well that even if Old Master Pei did not think highly of her, Pei Yubai was the second young master of the Pei family and would not be that bad.

Su Lingling was helpless, "You still don't want to leave."

Ye Luoyi lowered her head and said, "Let me think about it again."

——

The next day, the weather was clear, and the sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains, creating bright shadows on the floor.

Yan Xi opened her eyes and stretched comfortably.

Although I was drunk last night, I took some hangover medicine and didn’t have a headache anymore. Instead, I slept very comfortably and felt refreshed.

She fumbled for her cell phone from the bedside table and wanted to stay in bed and watch some videos.

When he turned around, he suddenly saw Zhou Qingyu's beautiful big eyes, staring at him.

Yan Xi screamed in fright and almost rolled off the bed.

"Zhou Qingyu? You scared me to death! Why did you get up so early today?"

Zhou Qingyu lay beside Yan Xi's bed and looked at her with a smile, "Do you remember what happened last night?"

"What happened last night?"

Yan Xi rubbed his head and tried to recall it.

The memory after being drunk is always a little fragmented, but some shocking scenes still quickly flooded into her mind, such as Zhou Yanci forcefully pressing her on the bed, and Zhou Yanci pinching her chin and constantly kissing her...

Yan Xi's cheeks are rosy.

"What happened last night? I was drunk and I don't remember anything!"

"It's okay," Zhou Qingyu didn't mind, and sat on Yan Xi's bed. "If you don't remember, then forget it. It's not a big deal. But who is your crush? It's fine if you don't tell others.

You didn’t tell me? You’re going too far!”

Now that the camera was off, Zhou Qingyu felt that Yan Xi had no reason to refuse. After all, she had even shared with Yan Xi how many times she had been in college and when she kissed her boyfriend. It was just a small matter like who she liked, so why couldn't she tell him?

"Who is it?" Zhou Qingyu looked at Yan Xi curiously, "Tell me, and I'll help you match them up!"

Yan Xi looked embarrassed, "Are you sure?"

"Of course! You don't even dare to say the other person's name, you must not have let it go, right? Don't worry, I have rich experience in love, there is no man I can't handle, just tell me the name, I will help you chase him!"

The only man Zhou Qingyu couldn't handle in her life was Pei Yubai.

But Pei Yubai is not a man in her eyes.

Chasing a man, what's so difficult about that? As long as Yan Xi tells her, she will help her in minutes!

Yan Xi blinked and said, "I don't think you'll help me if I tell you this."

Zhou Qingyu was puzzled. "How is that possible? Didn't you say that he was unmarried, handsome, and had a good job? And you liked him. Why would I disagree with such a good potential partner?"

Yan Xi hesitated for two seconds.

Zhou Qingyu: "Go ahead!"

Yan Xi was helpless, "It was Zhou Yanci."

Zhou Qingyu paused, her brain froze, and her eyes became dull.

Yan Xi stretched out her hand and waved it in front of her eyes, "Hey! Are you still awake? Are you stupid?"

Zhou Qingyu grabbed Yan Xi's hand and gritted her teeth, "So the person you have a crush on is Zhou Yanci?"

"It's not someone I have a crush on, it's just someone I've had a crush on!" Yan Xi corrected her, "Otherwise, why didn't I dare to say anything last night when you and Su Lingling kept asking about it?"

Zhou Yanci was there, and Yan Xi felt it was too shameless to say his name in front of so many people! She also wanted to save face!

Zhou Qingyu took a deep breath, her heartbeat as a young girl, plus the selfless rescue at the ski resort two days ago, it's over, Yan Xi is definitely trapped! Zhou Yanci, the old green tea, is going to succeed!

"So what do you think of Zhou Yanci now?" Zhou Qingyu asked.

Yan Xi glanced at Zhou Qingyu cautiously. They were still in a cold war before, so she didn't dare to say it. But now that the cold war was over, she felt it would not be good to keep it a secret any longer.

"That's... um... that's..."

"When did you get together?" Zhou Qingyu suddenly asked.

Yan Xi was shocked, "How did you know?"

Zhou Qingyu was speechless. "Do you think I'm stupid?" She rubbed Yan Xi's lips with her fingers. "The last time I put lipstick on you, there was no lipstick on your lips! Last night, it was so red. Do you think I'm a three-year-old child?"

Yan Xi pursed her lips quietly.

Zhou Qingyu sighed helplessly. Could it be that her best friend was a love-brained person?

Zhou Qingyu said calmly, "As far as the conditions are concerned, I admit that Zhou Yanci is quite good. But the Meng family is very troublesome, and I am afraid that you will be bullied in the future."

Yan Xi hesitated and asked, "Don't you object?"

"Don't you like it?" Zhou Qingyu spread her hands, "What can I do?"

It would be fine if she fell in love once, but Yan Xi's first heart-beat was because of Zhou Yanci.

Zhou Qingyu could guess it without asking. When Yan Xi was in her third year of high school, Lin Ranran had returned to the Lin family. She broke up with the Lin family, and Zhou Yanci helped Yan Xi solve the Lin family's problems. It was normal for her to be moved.

If it weren't for the fact that Zhou Qingyu and Zhou Yanci didn't get along, and Yan Xi was her best friend, Yan Xi would have liked Zhou Yanci a long time ago.

Now that her best friend has fallen in love with her, what else can she do?

We can only find a way to deal with the Meng family!

"You used to be the daughter of the Lin family. You didn't fight back when Madam Lin bullied you. Now you are so clingy. What will you do if you are bullied by the Meng family for Zhou Yanci?" Zhou Qingyu said earnestly, "So, don't give Zhou Yanci too clear an attitude. Let him deal with the Meng family before you agree to him. Do you understand?"

Yan Xi smiled, her eyes moist, "Are you helping me plot against your brother?"

"Haven't I schemed against him enough?" Zhou Qingyu didn't care. "If Zhou Yanci can take care of the Meng family, it won't be bad for you two to be together. He makes a lot of money! He has a lot of assets under his name!"

"For example, if he wants to propose to you, you can ask him for the Hongrui Shopping Mall as a betrothal gift! Although the real economy has been declining recently, Hongrui Shopping Mall sells high-end luxury goods. I get jealous every year when I see the sales figures reported at the board meeting!"

"Before you get the marriage certificate, my father and the Meng family will most likely force you to sign a prenuptial agreement. Don't sign it! If they dare to ask you to sign it, just make trouble with Zhou Yan! The wealthy families have many tricks. If you don't sign it now, even if you get divorced in the future, you can still get hundreds of millions!"

"Oh! And don't tell Zhou Yanci about the person you like. You have to let him know that you don't have to be with him. If you don't want to work anymore, keep your Xingyao V active. If you have nothing to do, go visit Shen Xinghe on set, watch Si Ye train, or accompany Qiao Yan to pick out new handsome guys... You have to make Zhou Yanci feel a sense of crisis, so that he will continue to love you..."

Zhou Qingyu kept on talking about all the ways that wealthy families used to cheat men.

She had no idea that Zhou Yanci was her brother, nor did she realize that she was helping Yan Xi to ruin her own company.

As Yan Xi listened, her eyes became red, and before Zhou Qingyu finished speaking, she hugged her tightly.

Zhou Qingyu was stunned. "Have you become soft-hearted? Don't feel sorry for Zhou Yanci. Men are cheap. Love is where the money is. If he is not willing to give you this little money, what love is there..."

Yan Xi laughed and cried, "No, I just really want to hug you."