"You’ve forgotten? Didn’t He Jingyao say yesterday he wanted to host a banquet for your dad and you? You’re supposed to bring a partner to attend... Could it be that I’m not your partner?" Ning Yichen teased.
Zhixi was taken aback, that’s right, yesterday evening, He Jingyao had indeed mentioned it, even scheduling it with Gu Bingjun for noon, but after last night, she had completely forgotten about it.
Moreover, she thought that He Jingyao was only saying that to provoke her, since they had already cleared the air, the so-called banquet... there was no need for it now, right?
"This afternoon? He didn’t arrange a time with me though..." Zhixi asked, puzzled.
"But he arranged a time with your dad, at twelve noon at Jeff’s place," Ning Yichen clicked his tongue lightly, "Choosing this place... he must have done it on purpose."
Zhixi hesitated for a moment, "So, I really have to go with you?"
"Miss Gu," Ning Yichen’s voice grew serious, "Don’t forget, your date is me now, and last night, the scene of you arguing with He Jingyao has been seen by certain people. Now, the gossip in our circles is that He Jingyao’s pursuit of you was unsuccessful, and several colleagues have already asked me how I managed to outdo He Jingyao and win you over. The President is very pleased with this situation, after all, I am his confidant, and He Jingyao is his threat."
His voice sounded icy.
Zhixi couldn’t help but let out a laugh, beating the bed in amusement.
"So, Miss Gu." Ning Yichen’s voice sounded very helpless, "Now that He Jingyao is inviting you and your dad to a meal, even if you can’t refuse out of politeness, you have to bring me as your partner to show your stance."
Only then did Zhixi realize the severity of the situation, "Does that mean, for some time to come, I’ll have to bring you to any public occasion."
"That’s right. I’m glad you’re aware of it."
After a silent moment, Zhixi finally said, "Can’t I fall in love with everyone I meet? For a capricious heiress like me, being fickle is quite normal."
"You can change your mind about others, but He Jingyao is off-limits, you don’t know how much Zhuo Yuwei fears him. For your father’s sake, you’d better be more restrained," Ning Yichen finished, "Get ready quickly, I’ll pick you up in an hour."
With that, he hung up the call.
Zhixi listened to the dial tone, still unable to sort through this complex relationship, when her phone rang again, this time from Gu Bingjun.
She answered in a daze, "Dad..."
"He Jingyao said yesterday that he wanted to invite us for a meal, do you remember?" Gu Bingjun said with a stern voice, "Either get back with him, or fight for Xiaobao’s custody. If you can’t hold onto either a husband or a son, I don’t think you should come back with me. Wouldn’t that be embarrassing!"
"Dad... how can you say that!" Zhixi said, half laughing, half crying.
"Scared now, are you? If you’re scared, then show some spirit! By the way, I asked Ning Yichen to pick you up, so hurry and get ready. Also, if He Jingyao doesn’t want you, would Ning Yichen be willing to have you? If he doesn’t either, then I’ll find someone for you, and let me tell you, you’d have no say in it then!" Gu Bingjun said and hung up the call.
Zhixi’s nose was askew with anger.
What was this situation, she was still pregnant, yet each of them was treating her this way!
Since she was also the focus of the banquet invitation, why didn’t He Jingyao just call her directly?
Does he believe she would marry someone else with the baby in her belly?