"Yan, I was only concerned about her as a part of the Leng Family. Don’t misunderstand."
Leng Yan’s words were sharp and mocking. A hint of anger flashed briefly in Ye’s eyes, but it quickly vanished, replaced by an innocuous smile: "No matter what, Nuannuan is also a part of the Leng Family."
"Big brother is really a good person, more compassionate than me. Sometimes I think, if you had married her instead of running away back then, maybe she would be happy now. I know you’re somewhat regretful now. Haha, if it weren’t for the Leng Family’s reputation, I’d really want to make it happen for you and her..."
Leng Yan stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, stroked his smooth chin, his thin lips curling into a cold smile. He leaned back, his smile gradually freezing...
At the second-floor staircase, Nuannuan and Uncle Chen stood there silently watching him.
A band-aid was stuck to her forehead, her complexion pale and lifeless, her large eyes brimming with uncried tears and pain...
"If it weren’t for considering the Leng Family’s reputation... I’d really want to make it happen for you and her..." Leng Yan’s words clearly pierced her eardrums, the sound not loud yet as shattering as an earthquake in Japan, her eardrums almost shattering from it...
So, in his heart, she was just a plaything, a toy that could be given away.
Her heart had really been placed in the wrong place, no matter how hard she tried, in his eyes, she was just a despicable person who would stop at nothing to achieve her goals...
Ling Yan gazed at her from upstairs, his hand touching his chin suddenly trembled, and a trace of nervousness quietly surged in his heart.
"Weren’t you feeling dizzy? Why come out?"
After a few seconds of silence, he spoke coldly, yet his fingers unconsciously formed a fist.
Of course, he knew that his words to Leng Ye would hurt her deeply. However, he didn’t want to apologize.
Just because of how she showed affection towards Leng Ye, just because she set him up with a hole-ridden plan today, he wouldn’t comfort her.
For her to hear such words, as hurtful as they may be, she deserved it!
"I came out to see Uncle Chen off."
Slightly tilting her head up, the tears finally retreated, Wen Nuan smiled faintly and looked at Uncle Chen: "Sorry for the trouble just now, Uncle Chen."
Uncle Chen hurriedly said, "It’s my duty."
"I’ll see Uncle Chen and big brother off, you go back to rest." Leng Yan glanced slightly sideways at Leng Ye, his tone still tinged with anger.
"Uncle Chen, big brother, take care. I’m not feeling well, so I won’t see you off." Wen Nuan tugged at her lips, pale from blood loss, forcing a smile at Uncle Chen and Leng Ye. Turning around woodenly, she gently closed the door and leaned weakly against it, all the strength in her body seemingly drained.
Luckily, work could help distract from a broken heart.
After resting at home until Monday, Nuannuan officially started working at MT.
Though labeled as a designer, since Wen Nuan was a newcomer, she had to start as an assistant, assisting a designer first, before being recognized by the company to become a true designer.
The designer Wen Nuan was paired with was a stylish and beautifully dressed woman in her thirties named Lin Xue. She was very talkative and took good care of Wen Nuan, thanks to Tan Qing.
"You’re not just beautiful, but also very smart."
After work, Lin Xue couldn’t help but praise her.
Wen Nuan smiled sincerely, "It’s all thanks to Lin Xue for teaching me well. I’m lucky to have you as my mentor."
"The mentor and mentee get along well! How about it, satisfied with my arrangement? Who was it that initially complained about being assigned an inexperienced girl?"
A teasing voice sounded in their ears as Tan Qing leaned lazily against the door frame, smiling at Wen Nuan and Lin Xue.