Chapter 146 - 145: I will visit her this weekend.

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Chapter 146: 145: I will visit her this weekend. "Calm down." Bai Shirui pulled her arm free, glanced down at the crescent-shaped mark her fingernails had carved into her skin, her gaze darkening slightly. "How can I calm down? He’s about to be taken away! How do you expect me to stay calm?!" A thoroughly unhinged Meng Han let out a piercing scream, echoing throughout the entire room. She clutched her head, kicking at the bed frame with her toes in frustration, crying as if her heart was being torn apart. Bai Shirui leaned against the white wall, saying nothing, waiting for Meng Han to cry herself out, showing no intention of interfering. Only when the sobs gradually weakened, and the woman was left gasping for breath while clutching her chest, did she pull a bottle of mineral water from her bag. "Han Han, Master Shi has never admitted he has a girlfriend." She calmly analyzed the situation for Meng Han as she handed her the water. The woman who appeared at the banquet that night, and all the rumors circulating about her, had never been verified. If Shi Wei’s disdainful attitude toward women doesn’t change, no woman will ever have the chance to get close to him. Meng Han was taken aback for a moment, then abruptly placed the water bottle at her feet, her face lighting up with joy. "Exactly, Brother Wei has never admitted it!" "Hmm." Bai Shirui finally let out a sigh of relief, affectionately wrapping her arm around Meng Han’s, teasing her, "You see, you’re always so impulsive." "Nonsense, I just don’t want to lose him, that’s all." "..." The two of them chatted intimately for a while. Under Bai Shirui’s comforting words, Meng Han’s emotions gradually settled, far calmer than before. She took a sip of water, moistening her throat. "By the way, I saw a woman in his office today." "What kind of woman?" Bai Shirui raised her eyes to look at her, her brows hidden beneath her bangs slightly arching with a hint of surprise. "I’ve never seen her before, but it seems like she has a good relationship with Brother Wei." Meng Han simply recounted the events of the day in full detail. When describing the way that woman had mocked her with those expressions, she ground her teeth in anger. "She’s probably just a regular friend. Don’t overthink it." Bai Shirui’s lips curved slightly, her slender eyes softening into a warm arc. Her smile was infectious, lifting Meng Han’s mood and causing her to smile back, discarding her earlier hysteria entirely. "Buzz, buzzbuzz—" The constant vibration of the phone broke through their cheerful conversation, emanating from the vanity mirror’s direction. Meng Han ran over, her expression shifting slightly when she saw the caller ID. "Shirui, I need to take this call outside." Tossing out those words, she quickly stepped into the study next door. Meng Han locked the door, wandered over to the balcony, glanced around, and finally slid her finger over the screen to answer the call. "Miss Meng, I’ve contacted the person you’re looking for, but he still refuses to come forward." The man’s rough voice carried a trace of wildness that made Meng Han so uncomfortable she instinctively moved the phone away slightly. Her expression grew anxious, and her speaking pace quickened. "I’ve already offered such a high price. Is he still not satisfied?" "He said it’s not about the money." The other party paused for a few seconds before continuing, "I suggest you make a deal with Fifth Granny instead; that would be more reliable." Upon hearing this, Meng Han frowned, slumping against the balcony railing, hesitating as she bit her lip. "Do you think Fifth Granny will mind what happened last time?" Previously, the price had been agreed upon, but at the last minute, Meng Han had backed out for no reason. For people in this line of business, it’s unlikely they’d wish to continue cooperating with her. "She won’t, but she’ll ask for more money." "How much?" "Thirty million will suffice." Compared to the fifty million Meng Han had offered that other party, and considering she’d stranded Fifth Granny once before, raising her price by ten million was frankly not unreasonable. Meng Han took a deep breath, trying to clear her overloaded mind, and finally steeled herself. "Alright, I’ll visit her this weekend." After hanging up the phone, she still gripped it tightly against her chest, gazing at the blazing sun hanging high in the sky. She envisioned herself spending the rest of her life with him and smiled softly. ** Yushui Bay. Outside the elevator on the third floor, a man and a woman stood facing each other, clutching folders, locked in a standoff as though time had come to a halt between them. "Come eat at my house." Ruan Yuan, seeing the man still rooted in place, boldly took his hand and led him toward her home. After a long day out, Shi Yin had initially planned to treat her to a meal outside, but she insisted on cooking at home instead. He thought the time spent cooking would be better spent reviewing a few more documents, so he could rest earlier. Yet her thoughts differed entirely, leading to the stalemate from earlier. "The coffee machine is over there. Wait here for me." Ruan Yuan pointed to the spot near the window before tying on her apron and heading into the kitchen. Shi Yin lowered his gaze, absentmindedly staring at his right hand—the very hand she had just held—and inexplicably felt his ears grow warm. His fingertips twitched, his knuckles curling slightly, as he silently dropped his hand back to his side, his gaze trailing her tall, slender figure. She gathered her long, wavy hair into a ponytail, revealing her glowing, delicate face. Her strikingly exotic features made her beauty uniquely memorable. Rolling up her sleeves, she pulled a few fresh tomatoes from a plastic bag. After rinsing them under the faucet, she placed them on a cutting board and began slicing expertly. Shi Yin watched her intently, her every subtle expression absorbing his full attention. Perhaps his gaze was too blatant. After finishing one dish, Ruan Yuan turned her head and smiled brightly at him. "Shi Yin, want to help?" Under her shining smile, Shi Yin found himself walking over, as though compelled by an invisible force. Stopping behind her, he gently asked, "What should I do?" "Wash all the vegetables in the sink, please." "Alright." Though Shi Yin was rarely in the kitchen, helping out with basic tasks wasn’t an issue. After washing all the vegetables, before she could assign him another job, he started looking for things to occupy himself. "This—" "You—" As the two turned at the same time, they collided into each other. Ruan Yuan’s shoulder rested against his, neither moving, and the atmosphere took on a sudden, intimate undertone. Shi Yin froze, his mind blanking entirely, the words he’d intended to say vanishing into the ether. After holding the pose for a full minute, he finally stepped back half a pace, swallowing nervously. "This is already sliced. I’ll step out for now." Watching the man fumble awkwardly, his movements completely at odds, the corner of Ruan Yuan’s mouth curved deeper as she took a bite from a tomato, murmuring softly, "Sooner or later, you’ll be mine."

Chapter 146 - 145: I will visit her this weekend.

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