Chapter 826: Chapter 826
Ning Yichen picked up those photos and glanced at them, suddenly laughing.
In the photos, He Jingyao had one arm around Zhixi and was holding Xiaobao’s hand with the other, strolling in the garden, his smile lazy yet tinged with shyness. Zhixi nestled against him with a smile as bright as a flower, her gaze tender. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on novel•fire.net
He seemed quite at ease.
“Don’t believe it.” Ning Yichen placed the photos back on the table, his tone calm yet assured.
“Oh?” Zhuo Yuwei seemed somewhat surprised.
“He definitely still has backup plans. With the sizable estate of HI Group, he wouldn’t give it up so easily, even if he’s truly not He Yirong’s son.” Ning Yichen said indifferently, “However, regardless of his intentions, he cannot pose a threat to you for the time being.”
“I rather hope so…” Zhuo Yuwei raised his head to look at Ning Yichen, “Given what you know about him, what do you think his next move might be?”
Ning Yichen furrowed his brows and shook his head: “That, I really can’t figure out. Previously, He Jingyao’s greatest reliance was HI Group, but now, having lost that support, what he’ll do… I’m unable to estimate.”
“Have you recently been in touch with him?” Zhuo Yuwei asked casually.
“No.” Ning Yichen chuckled, “My relationship with him is merely superficial; he only interacts with me because I’m associated with you; he’s trying to get some information from me.”
Such candidness from Ning Yichen made it difficult for Zhuo Yuwei to question him further, so he waved his hand: “Alright, you may leave.”
“Okay, you get some rest early, sir.” Ning Yichen’s attitude remained respectfully consistent.
Ning Yichen left the President Mansion, feeling a dampness on his back.
As the election approached day by day, Zhuo Yuwei’s vigilance and suspicion towards him grew heavier.
Ning Yichen sneered inwardly.
After getting into the car, Ning Yichen was about to close his eyes for a moment of rest when suddenly his phone rang.
Ning Yichen didn’t check the caller ID, answered with his eyes closed, and calmly said “Hello.”
“Tonight, the TV station in Yangdong City is hosting a gala, and I’m the finale act.” On the phone, Lu Qixi’s voice was clear with a hint of tenderness, “You said you’d come and watch.”
“A gala?” Ning Yichen chuckled, “When did I say I’d come watch it?”
“Last night! On the bed, did you forget?” Lu Qixi said through gritted teeth.
Ning Yichen responded with a simple “Hm”: “Alright, I’ll come.”
The call was abruptly hung up, clearly indicating Lu Qixi’s anger.
Ning Yichen couldn’t help but smile.
On the other side, Lu Qixi, as the finale act, was still at the hotel resting. Even after hanging up, her anger was still unresolved. How had she not noticed before that this man had such a scumbag nature?
Last week, this man suddenly had Brother Chen arrange work for her, yet still wouldn’t let her move back to Lugang. So she continued the cohabiting saga with this man. That day, Ning Yichen took advantage of being drunk to sleep with her.
As for this, Lu Qixi actually felt nothing complicated inside; she was prepared for it, just secretly complaining about this man’s inner restraint. But thinking about his fiery passion and endless demands at night compared to his cold indifference and casual demeanor during the day, Lu Qixi found herself unable to not be angry.
He probably just sees her as a tool for relieving pressure!
Lu Qixi bitterly bit her lip, was about to change clothes, when suddenly footsteps in high heels sounded at the door.
Lu Qixi walked out of the bedroom, confronting a stranger woman.