Chapter 132

Chapter 132 - 132 126 Couples fun getting into mischief after Chapter 132: 126: Couple’s fun, getting into mischief after drinking (first update) Chapter 132: 126: Couple’s fun, getting into mischief after drinking (first update) “Xie Shang is deliberately opposing me, isn’t he? He knew I followed the Zheng Family’s investment in healthcare.”

Without a word of greeting, Xie Shang directly confronted the Zheng Family, causing her to suffer such a huge loss, she was truly infuriated: “With so many lawyers at KE, can’t we pull some strings and help the Zheng Family resolve the crisis?”

Upon hearing her outrageous words, Xie Jingxian scolded angrily, “You shut your mouth!”

All four of Xie Jingxian’s children had studied law, and Xie Yanli was no exception. But she had discarded all the legal provisions she once knew; her speech and actions lacked the propriety expected of a lawyer.

Xie Jingxian lectured her with a stern face, “Do you want to see the Xie Family being denigrated one day? What do you think the law is, something to be manipulated at will?”

Xie Yanli was defiant, “What about the money I invested?”

A life-and-death situation had happened to the Zheng Family, and she was still worried about that bit of money.

Xie Jingxian was utterly disappointed in her: “You’re becoming more confused as you live, it’s my fault too, I’ve spoiled you into not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth.”

Xie Yanli talked back, “If I weren’t confused, would I have obediently followed your wishes back then and married into the Cheng Family for a political union?”

It was this past affair for which Xie Jingxian felt guilty, leading him to indulge her in every possible way over the years.

Aggravated by her antics, Xie Jingxian waved his hand dismissively, driving her away: “Get out.”

“In your eyes, there’s only that precious grandson Xie Shang. Whatever he does, you support him. Just keep spoiling him, one day he’s going to ruin the Xie Family!”

Having said all that, Xie Yanli turned and left the study.

That evening, He Dongzhou called Xie Shang out, to Gu Yihuan’s bar, for a chat. The main topic of conversation was Miss Wen from Xie Shang’s house.

He Dongzhou said, “When Wen Changling was giving his testimony, he provided evidence to the police, the specifics of which are not clear.”

Testimony is police confidential, and its contents could not be disclosed to outsiders. The fact that Wen Changling had provided evidence, He Dongzhou only knew it by rather unconventional means.

He asked Xie Shang, “She didn’t tell you any of this?”

Xie Shang poured himself a drink, “She wouldn’t tell me, she always hides things from me.”

He Dongzhou found Wen Changling strange, Xie Shang strange too, one lacking openness and the other accepting everything wholesale; it was not equal, not harmonious, not like a normal romance.

“Is your relationship with Wen Changling a normal romance?”

Xie Shang took a drink, a rarity for him to be willing to talk more about his private life: “Not really normal.” His tone carried a resigned helplessness, “I love her very much.”

Xie Shang was not a person of plentiful emotions; he was casual, detached, and cared for few people and things. Although he interacted jovially, he was not sentimental; those who could leave a mark in his eyes or heart could be counted on one hand. His attitude towards his father made it clear how tough his heart was.

He Dongzhou once really thought Xie Shang would never deeply love anyone; even if he did encounter someone he had feelings for, he would never express it openly.

“And Wen Changling?”

Xie Shang fell silent for quite a while, “I don’t know.”

I don’t know.

So it turned out that Wen Changling hadn’t even given him a clear response. Frankly, He Dongzhou was shocked.

Xie Shang was always skilled at controlling the game, always at ease with whatever he did, but with his relationship with Wen Changling, even He Dongzhou, an outsider, could see that Xie Shang had no control.

He Dongzhou had a few words of caution, “Your Miss Wen is very good at self-protection, both the Heavenly Saber and the rope are in her hands.”

There was another matter, he was still not sure if it was appropriate to tell Xie Shang.

But he could be certain, “Xie Shang, she is not simple.”

“I know.”

From the beginning, Xie Shang knew that Wen Changling was no docile rabbit.

He Dongzhou had said all he wanted to.

“Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother.” Gu Yihuan came running over to the booth, bursting with excitement, “Can you hear the difference? Expensive is expensive, the sound system is amazing.”

“Hmm.”

Gu Yihuan sat down, then suddenly noticed, “Fourth Brother, what happened to your neck?”

The mark was very obvious.

Xie Shang adjusted his shirt collar; he didn’t answer, and his expression remained indifferent, as if it were nothing unusual.

Gu Yihuan was about to ask again when He Dongzhou kicked him under the table.

Having never been in a relationship, Gu Yihuan was slow to catch on to such matters; it took He Dongzhou’s hint for him to realize what that mark was. He couldn’t believe he would see such a thing on his god-like Fourth Brother, a mix of feelings in his heart, his Fourth Brother’s body, so precious...

Suddenly, his eyes widened, staring at something in Xie Shang’s hand.

The hand too...

Xie Shang glanced at the time, downed the drink in his glass, and stood up, “I’m off.”

It wasn’t even eight o’clock yet, not late at all.

As Xie Shang walked away, Gu Yihuan immediately asked He Dongzhou, with a tone full of shock and awe, “Dongzhou, did you see? Fourth Brother’s hand has injuries too.”

He had an incredulous expression on his face, “It looks a bit like a burn.”

There were also bite marks on his neck.

After pondering for a few seconds, he came to an unbelievable, astounding conclusion, “I feel like Fourth Brother has been abused by Wen Changling.”

He Dongzhou was very calm, steady as an old dog, “If he wasn’t willing, who could abuse him? Maybe it’s a matter of taste.”

Taste?!

Gu Yihuan had never imagined that his gateway to a new world would be opened by Xie Shang, “Although you say that... that kind of taste...” he was still quite traditional and conservative, “Isn’t Fourth Brother a bit abnormal?”

“Mind your own business on matters concerning couples.”

He Dongzhou left.

Gu Yihuan was still immersed in shock, thinking that romance was too terrifying.

The pretty girl from the booth behind mustered up her courage and approached, “Handsome guy, can I get your WeChat?”

Gu Yihuan blurted out nonsense, “I like men.”

“...”

The girl left in horror.

Sometimes talking nonsense can save a lot of trouble.

*****

The side gate leading to the yard at Wen Changling’s place was open.

Xie Shang entered and saw Wen Changling sitting on an old bamboo bed in the yard, facing the sweet osmanthus tree, with her shoes kicked off at odd angles far away, bare-legged, seemingly unconcerned about mosquitoes.

“Why didn’t you close the door?”

She turned her head to look at Xie Shang, smiling, “Xie Xingxing, you’re here.”

There was a pot of wine and a bowl on the bamboo bed.

She had been drinking, her eyes glistening.

Xie Shang sat down next to her, “Why have you started drinking?”

He had long noticed that Wen Changling had a bit of a fondness for drink, good tolerance, and enjoyed a tipple.

She swung her feet, “Because I’m in a good mood.”

Whether she was in a good mood or not, she liked to have a little drink, and occasionally indulge herself, allowing her emotions to explode and cause a little trouble.

“Why are you in a good mood?”

There was a cluster of sparks on the ground that hadn’t yet gone out. She stared at them, not drunk, but speaking drunkenly, “Because today’s stars are bright.”

Xie Shang looked up, “Where are the stars?”

It might be overcast tomorrow; the stars were covered by clouds, not bright at all.

Wen Changling turned her head to look at Xie Shang, tugging at the clothes around his waist, and gave a little shake, saying, “There’s one right here, Xie Xingxing.”

It seemed her mood was indeed very good, and she was particularly sweet-tongued.

She picked up her wine bowl and brought it to Xie Shang’s lips, “You drink.”

Xie Shang lowered his head, opened his mouth, and drank the remaining wine from her bowl.

After Xie Shang finished drinking, she poured herself a fresh cup.

Xie Shang noticed the pile of ash on the ground left from something that had been burned, “What did you burn?”

“Photos I don’t like.”

Photos of Zheng Lvhong, she burned them for Ah Na.