Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Love and Hate

He Jingyao had just finished a board meeting when he received a text from Huo Yanhui.

Even through the phone screen, He Jingyao could feel Huo Yanhui’s schadenfreude.

However, the fact that Su Zixi had run off to visit Ning Yichen again and even stayed to take care of him was indeed beyond his expectations.

A deep blackness filled his eyes as his fingers clenched the phone tightly.

Li Bo pushed the door open and reported respectfully, “Young Master, as per your instructions, Director Chen Xudong informed Su Lianxi today that the role of the female lead in the movie fell through to someone else. However, he took it upon himself to tell Su Lianxi which hotel President Qi of Xingchuan Entertainment was staying at.”

Xingchuan Entertainment also held shares in HI Group.

He Jingyao spoke indifferently, “Did she go?”

“She did,” Li Bo revealed a strange expression, “but she went back to the Su Family first to change her clothes. According to my speculation, that dress might have previously belonged to Miss Su Zixi.”

“I really don’t know whether to praise her intelligence or call her stupid,” He Jingyao said with a slight cold laugh.

“Young Master, what do you think…” Li Bo sought further instructions.

He Jingyao’s gaze fell back to the text message sent by Huo Yanhui, and a flame ignited in the depths of his heart.

Su Lianxi running off to ingratiate herself with investors and plotting to frame Su Zixi… perhaps this was an opportunity.

“Have Mr. Qi gather the evidence, but for now, don’t expose it,” He Jingyao slowly curled the corners of his lips.

Seeing the look on their young master, Li Bo knew he had come up with a plan.

“Yes,” Li Bo responded respectfully, “Young Master, dinner is ready.”

He Jingyao stood up, his gaze drifting to the window. The sky was growing dark, and the city of Yanzhou was just beginning to light up.

His gaze became even darker.

Su Zixi.

Women truly are creatures that one both loves and hates.

Especially when he thought of her heart still dwelling on another man.

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Su Zixi had stayed in Ning Yichen’s hospital room until eight o’clock at night, and it was only then that Ning Yichen’s assistant, Xiaofang, came back. It turned out he had scraped another car while driving, and the other party dragged out the compensation issue until now.

Coming back sweaty, Xiaofang carried a bag of food to offer to Ning Yichen, who shook his head, “No need, I’ve already eaten.”

Xiaofang’s face was filled with guilt, “Young Master Ning, it’s all my incompetence.”

“Su Zixi, you haven’t eaten tonight, have you?” Ning Yichen asked seemingly casually, “Take this with you.”

He was referring to the food bag Xiaofang was holding.

Su Zixi was somewhat surprised and then shook her head, “There’s no need. Now that your assistant is back, I can take my leave.”

With that, she turned and left without any hesitation.

Ning Yichen watched her retreating back, only able to press his lips tightly together.

During the short time of over two hours, although they barely talked, Ning Yichen felt inexplicably at peace when she was by his side.

Therefore, when he saw her leaving without any reluctance, a wave of disappointment welled up in his heart.

Holding the food bag, Xiaofang blurted out, “Young Master, why was it Miss Su Zixi by your side? Where is Miss Lianxi?”

Su Lianxi… after she left during the day, there had been no news from her.

After thinking about it, Ning Yichen took out his phone and dialed her number.

But her phone went unanswered for a long time.

Ning Yichen’s brows gradually furrowed.