Xi Nanfeng watched Mo Qian’s figure disappear before turning his head and asking Ye Cheng, "Do you want some cake?"
"You eat it yourself." Ye Cheng replied as he stood up, "It’s getting late. I’ll go back to the apartment to grab something and then head to the office."
Xi Nanfeng’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing he was going back to the apartment. He immediately blurted out, "Didn’t you just say you weren’t going back?"
Ye Cheng shot him a warning and dangerous look, "I’m just grabbing something. Are you planning to tag along too?"
"Of... of course I’m going! I have to figure out if you’re hiding a beauty in a golden house!" Xi Nanfeng swallowed nervously as he answered.
In the end, the two of them headed to the apartment together.
While driving, Xi Nanfeng took the opportunity to send Ji Wei a message: Miss Ji, we’re on our way back now. I’ve done my best...
Ye Cheng, sitting in the passenger seat, shot him a dagger-like glare, "Texting while driving? Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
Xi Nanfeng quickly tossed his phone aside and awkwardly smiled, "I can drive a race car, you think a wide-open road could challenge me?"
Ye Cheng ignored him and closed his eyes to rest.
The car finally arrived at the apartment building, and sure enough, Ye Cheng didn’t let Xi Nanfeng follow him upstairs.
"Old Ye, you’re just trying to cover up your tracks. I’ll figure it out sooner or later, hmph!" Xi Nanfeng grumbled angrily at his retreating figure.
Zhuo Da, you better not fail me!
He leaned dejectedly against the car door, occasionally glancing at his phone.
It had been over ten minutes since he sent the message, and Ji Wei still hadn’t replied. Could she not have seen it?
The elevator doors opened, and Ye Cheng walked out leisurely.
Taking out his key to unlock the apartment door, Ye Cheng’s sharp senses detected a faint burnt smell lingering in the air.
His brows furrowed as he quickly made his way to the bedroom and pushed the door open.
The room was illuminated only by a desk lamp.
Xia Duoduo was curled up under the blanket, asleep on the bed. Hearing the sound, she propped herself up, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and looked at Ye Cheng, "Weren’t you at a friends’ gathering? Is it over already?"
"I came back to grab something. There’s overtime at the office tonight, so I’ll be leaving shortly." Ye Cheng replied indifferently.
"You’re leaving again?" Xia Duoduo looked a bit disappointed. "Can’t you stay? I’m not used to sleeping here alone."
A flicker of emotion crossed Ye Cheng’s eyes, though his expression remained unchanged. He replied flatly, "Just go back to sleep."
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Ye Cheng gazed at her dejected little face, hesitating for a moment, but ultimately said nothing. He turned around and left, closing the door behind him.
After collecting his documents, Ye Cheng walked out the apartment again. Just before closing the door, he glanced at the curtains fluttering in the night breeze.
Was it just his imagination? The curtains seemed strangely new.
Once the apartment fell completely silent, Ji Wei finally emerged from the wardrobe.
Ye Cheng hadn’t noticed anything amiss, so everything seemed to have passed without issue. Ji Wei let out a sigh of relief, "Duoduo, I’ve got to head out. It’s Mo Qian’s birthday tonight—sorry, I can’t stay with you longer."
Xia Duoduo’s eyes widened in shock, "Why didn’t you mention that earlier? It’s your husband’s birthday, and I dragged you out here—he must be really mad, right?"
Ji Wei thought of Mo Qian’s cold, taciturn face and lowered her gaze without answering.
"Go now. It’s only a bit past ten, it shouldn’t be too late." Xia Duoduo saw her dazed expression and urged her hurriedly.
"Take care of yourself."
Ji Wei said, then left the apartment.
Downstairs, after waiting for what felt like forever, the paparazzo Zhuo Da finally caught sight of Ji Wei emerging. Thrilled, he pressed the camera shutter repeatedly.
The Ji Family’s eldest daughter and the ace agent Ye Cheng caught in a scandal—tomorrow’s headlines are going to be spectacular!