Chapter 221: Chapter 221 She’s Your Own Choice
Ning Yichen’s face turned pale, and he quietly looked at her for a long time, before he could only laugh at himself, “I just want to say, if you had made it clear to me, I would have cooperated with you. There was no need to use… this method.”
In a family like the Ning Family, the sibling relationship wasn’t exceptionally close, but it wasn’t bad either. Ning Yichen had always known how outstanding his sister was, and if this was her wish, he would definitely fulfill it for her.
“Really? Maybe you would have cooperated, but it was too much trouble for me,” Ning Ruixin’s pupils were very light in color, and at this moment, they emitted a somewhat sharp light, “And moreover, I was telling the truth. Knowing the truth, there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Ning Yichen seemed to be hit where it hurt, his complexion growing even more pale.
“At first, you couldn’t see Su Zixi’s feelings for you. Now, you also fail to see that her heart has long been with He Jingyao,” Ning Ruixin looked at him with calm eyes that showed a hint of pity, “I don’t mean to mock you, but in the end, this outcome is your own doing. The situation being what it is, you can only learn to accept it.”
Ning Yichen laughed hoarsely, “Accept? Accept that Su Lianxi is my wife… this fact?”
“She was your own choice.” Ning Ruixin’s smile was cold, “You made the mistake, and you should take responsibility for it. You must act like a loving couple with her, at least you have to pretend to be a loving couple for the time being. After all, Father has arranged many gatherings for you.”
Ning Yichen’s expression was extremely unsightly as he suddenly walked past Ning Ruixin and strode towards the boarding gate.
Ning Ruixin followed his steps, smiling indifferently.
After lunch, Su Zixi lay back comfortably in her chair with a sigh. But when she saw He Jingyao, still elegant in his demeanor, out of the corner of her eye, she straightened her back involuntarily.
Actually, she wouldn’t normally lose her composure , but today… because she was in a good mood, and also because she was really hungry… It was all Ning Yichen’s fault!
He Jingyao set down his cup and smiled faintly, “Now that you’ve eaten, go and rest. I have to go to the company this afternoon.”
“Then… shall we have dinner together tonight?” Su Zixi asked expectantly.
He Jingyao gazed at her deeply, his voice becoming husky, “Of course.”
Watching him stand and take the coat handed to him by Uncle Li and put it on, Su Zixi suddenly realized something and felt her cheeks grow slightly warm.
If it was what she thought… then, after this week, she shouldn’t have any psychological barriers left, right?
As He Jingyao put on his coat and adjusted his cuffs, she stammered, “Then… then I’ll wait for you.”
He Jingyao seemed to sense something from her nervous voice, and his gaze on her suddenly became unusually intense.
“Mm, I will… come back early,” he said with a husky laugh, before turning to leave.
Su Zixi took a deep breath, repeatedly telling herself to stay calm.
Having made up her mind, she could… absolutely not screw up like last time!
At that moment, Uncle Li approached her, asking with a smile, “Young Mistress, have the meals at your school cafeteria been to your liking these past few days?”
Su Zixi nodded blankly, “Of course, our school cafeteria has suddenly become very tasty…”
“You being satisfied is what matters,” Uncle Li said with a mysterious smile.
Su Zixi stared at him, then suddenly blurted out in a startled voice, “Is it… Jingyao’s orders?”