Chapter 681: Chapter 681: No one will come between me and Zhixi
“Ye family.” He Jingyao couldn’t help but scoff, “That’s hardly surprising.”
Ning Yichen glanced at him, “If you hadn’t been so blunt with Ye Shutong, she wouldn’t have thought of standing against you. Now, who doesn’t know that Zhuo Yuwei fears you the most? With the help of the Ye family, Zhuo Yuwei’s chances of winning have increased. When Ye Shutong eventually takes full control over Ye International and openly shifts her allegiance to Zhuo Yuwei, a portion of the onlookers will definitely lean towards them.”
“The old master of the Ye family doesn’t know about Shutong’s plans yet, does he?” He Jingyao said, his smile turning cold, “Is Shutong really the only one left from this generation of the Ye family?”
“Shutong is indeed the most outstanding one,” Ning Yichen smiled, “I know you dislike her, but you can’t deny she’s a very capable woman.”
“Indeed, quite capable,” He Jingyao gave a slight smirk.
For years, to reach her goals, Ye Shutong had never stopped taking medication—if it had been any other situation, He Jingyao would have admired her unyielding and relentless spirit.
“What I intended to tell you was exactly this,” Ning Yichen swirled his high-stemmed glass, “you should be prepared.”
“Fair enough,” He Jingyao smiled lightly, lifting his glass to clink with his.
Gu Bingjun suddenly spoke up, “Did you have to ask Secretary Ning to bring Zhixi just so you could exchange information using her as a pretext?”
The two managed to meet openly under the guise of discussing Zhixi, and even that wouldn’t arouse anyone’s suspicion.
Ning Yichen, slightly embarrassed, put his glass down.
He Jingyao smiled composedly, “Don’t be upset, Mr. Gu. If I had invited Zhixi alone, she might not have been willing to come.”
Recalling the girl’s erratic behavior today, Gu Bingjun couldn’t help but agree deeply.
“But, that Ye Shutong… she isn’t the reason you broke up with Zhixi, is she?” Gu Bingjun asked uneasily.
“Of course not,” laughed He Jingyao, his tone sincere, “Rest assured, no one will come between me and Zhixi.”
“Hmm…” Gu Bingjun finally nodded in satisfaction.
“Well, then I’ll excuse myself for a bit,” He Jingyao smiled at him, put down his napkin, and stood up, heading towards the restroom.
Ning Yichen watched his retreating figure, smiling helplessly, and raised his glass to Gu Bingjun, “Mr. Gu, it seems your good days are near, congratulations.”
Gu Bingjun also picked up his glass and clinked it with Ning’s, then suddenly asked, “Do you really have no intentions towards Zhixi? I feel that He Jingyao is a bit too inscrutable, and Zhixi is so naive, completely under his control. Honestly, I would prefer you.”
Ning Yichen’s lips twitched, “I’m afraid… I’m not that fortunate.”
Zhixi was alone in the restroom.
After all, she was the only female guest in the restaurant today.
She sat on the long bench reserved for guests to rest while waiting, scrolling through her phone, her expression cold and detached.
But she was actually quite distracted, her eyes occasionally darting towards the restroom entrance.
After what seemed like a long time, she finally heard familiar footsteps, and soon after, a tall figure appeared at the door.
She glanced up, her tone slightly impatient, “Mr. He, this is the ladies’ room. Did you walk into the wrong place?”