Chapter 229 - 229: Discovering the Scandal (2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“Between men and women, there is never pure friendship. Yining, Xiao Lang is getting close to you with ulterior motives,” Lu Zhi stated each word deliberately.

Jiang Yining was getting annoyed and retorted, “What about us, Lu Zhi? We have a business relationship, and it should remain straightforward. Why do you always think others have ill intentions when I interact with them?”

Lu Zhi’s thin lips moved as if he wanted to say something but then changed his mind and said, “My relationship with you is different from your relationship with him.”

How was it different?

Could it be that he liked men and had no interest in her?

Did he believe Xiao Lang had ulterior motives while he was purely professional and uninterested?

These thoughts crossed Jiang Yining’s mind, leaving her feeling as if she’d been punched in the heart, adding to her unease.

“Never mind, I don’t want to argue about this with you,” Jiang Yining said impatiently. “Lu Zhi, we agreed not to interfere in each other’s friendships. So, you have no right to comment on my friendship with Xiao Lang.”

Lu Zhi’s gaze turned cold, and an intense chill emanated from him. Jiang Yining felt the shift in his emotions but had no intention of consoling him. She was even more upset than he was.

She turned her head and gave Lu Zhi her back as she went to play with Ye Xiaoxi.

On the other side, Xiao Yeyu had spent about half an hour in the restroom, assuming that Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining had finished dancing. She began making her way back along the corridor.

As she passed by one of the guest rooms, she heard some strange noises coming from inside and couldn’t resist taking a peek.

What she saw shocked her.

Through the crack in the door, she witnessed a man and a woman being intimate. Wasn’t that Yuan Luochen? And wasn’t the woman Old Master Yuan’s new lover?

Xiao Yeyu took a step back in shock. Her high heels made a slight noise as she did so, drawing Yuan Luochen’s attention.

He released the woman in his arms and approached the door.

“Who’s there?”

Xiao Yeyu turned to flee but didn’t make it in time.

In the blink of an eye, Yuan Luochen had reached the door and stopped her, saying, “Wait, I’ve seen you before. You’re a friend of Xiaoxi, right?”

He remembered her.

Xiao Yeyu was undeniably beautiful, with a pure charm tinged with seductiveness.

The first time he saw her, he was quite intrigued.

However, since she was his niece’s friend, he hadn’t made any advances.

But now, she seemed to have taken the initiative.

Frozen on the spot, Xiao Yeyu spoke in a hushed tone, “1 didn’t see anything, please spare me.”

The disparity between the Xiao and Yuan families was immense. She had seen Yuan Luochen’s secret, and if he wanted to silence her, it would take only a moment.

Xiao Yeyu was trembling with fear.

Yuan Luochen took a few steps closer until he was standing in front of her.

Then he said, “You didn’t see anything, so why are you so scared?”

“I…,” Xiao Yeyu swallowed hard.

Yuan Luochen raised his hand, touched her cheek, and then lowered his head to blow a breath on her, smirking as he said, “Relax, I won’t do anything to you. But remember, some things are best left unsaid. You’re a clever girl. You should know that.”

Xiao Yeyu nodded hastily.

Yuan Luochen reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card, slipping it into her neckline. “You’re quite attractive, young lady. In the future, if you encounter any difficulties, you can come find me. Considering your friendship with Xiaoxi, I’ll do my best to help you.”

Xiao Yeyu wasn’t naive. She understood Yuan Luochen’s intentions.

He had taken an interest in her.

Xiao Yeyu felt a wave of disgust thinking about how he was involved with his father’s lover and now trying to hit on her.

But considering Yuan Luochen’s power and influence, as well as her own safety, she forced a smile and said, “Sure, Uncle, I understand.”

Yuan Luochen patted her chest with a meaningful look. “Alright, you can go now.”

Xiao Yeyu quickly fled the scene.

Yuan Luochen returned to the room, and closed and locked the door. He turned to Shen Wanqing and said, “It’s all your impatience that got us caught, didn’t it?”

Shen Wanqing pouted and retorted, “1 only get to see you twice a month. Isn’t it natural for me to be impatient because 1 miss you?”

“Would you miss me when our old man is with you?” Yuan Luochen asked with a smile.

“Hmph, the old man can’t compare to you,” Shen Wanqing playfully ran her fingers through her hair. “You rascal, I only like you. Back then, when you picked me, I thought you were going to marry me. Who knew you’d give me to that old man? You’re heartless.”

Yuan Luochen approached her and said, “Bear with it for now. Once the old man is gone, and I inherit the Yuan family, you’ll have your time of indulgence.”

Shen Wanqing asked, “Are you really that confident about inheriting the Yuan family?”

“Yeah, who dares to challenge me? Who has the ability to compete with me?” Yuan Luochen said with confidence.

Shen Wanqing smiled and snuggled in his arms.

“No one can compare to you, my darling,” Yuan Luochen said, kissing her tenderly.

Shen Wanqing bore a striking resemblance to the old man’s first love, which was why he was especially fond of her. He had chosen her carefully and placed her by the old man’s side to act as an informant, keeping him informed of the old man’s activities.

Although she hadn’t played a significant role so far, she would be valuable in the future.

Thinking this, he once again pushed Shen Wanqing down onto the bed.

Shen Wanqing, however, worried about the girl they had encountered earlier and asked, “Are you sure that girl won’t reveal our secret?”

“Don’t worry. If she dares to speak, I’ll make sure she never opens her mouth again,” Yuan Luochen said, his eyes filled with menace.

Shen Wanqing felt reassured.

The two of them tangled together once more.

Xiao Yeyu hurriedly rushed to the main hall, her heart still pounding from what she had witnessed earlier.

She sought out Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi for comfort and safety.

Ye Xiaoxi asked, “Yeyu, where did you go? It took you so long to come back.”

Recalling the absurdity of Yuan Luochen’s actions, Xiao Yeyu couldn’t help but sneer inwardly.

The Yuan family’s reputation was tarnished.

However, she replied casually, “It’s nothing. I had a bit to drink, and my head was spinning, so I went outside for some fresh air.”

“Oh, okay, as long as you’re fine,” Ye Xiaoxi said. “Earlier, Xiao Lang invited Yining to dance, but she declined and recommended you to dance with him. Do you want to find Xiao Lang and give it a try?”

Ye Xiaoxi had good intentions, thinking that since Xiao Lang came from an extraordinary family and had impressive talents, it might be a good match for Yeyu.

But Xiao Yeyu found her words grating.

If Jiang Yining refused, why should she be next in line? Did that mean she was only worthy of what Jiang Yining didn’t want?

Xiao Yeyu’s tone turned sour, and she replied, “I’m not going.”

“Hmm? Why not?” Ye Xiaoxi asked in confusion.

Sensing that she was revealing her discontent, Xiao Yeyu suppressed her emotions and explained, “I’m not feeling very well. I’m afraid 1 won’t dance well, and that would make Xiao Lang mock me. Yining, Xiaoxi, thank you for your kindness..”