Mu Yuchen, Su Chen, and Zhou Zimo were not the kind of people who liked crowds . During birthdays, they would just gather around and drink together .
They were having fun when Mu Yuchen brought Xi Xiaye into the room .
Not many people were inside; there were only seven of them including Su Chen .
“We've been waiting for ages . Didn't I ask you to come earlier?” Su Chen went up to them as they came in .
Mu Yuchen halted his steps and glanced at Xi Xiaye behind him . She quickly presented the gift in her hand as she responded apologetically, “We were late because we rushed to buy some stuff . Happy birthday!”
“Since when do you do things like this? I'd be happier if you transferred a good amount into my account . But seriously, when was the last time you gave me a gift? I'm sure it's not your idea!” Su Chen accepted the gift from Xi Xiaye with a grin . “Thanks, Xiaye!”
Xi Xiaye nodded with a smile .
“Come and sit . Everyone's been waiting . Take a look at the menu and order anything you like . It's gonna be a fabulous night!”
Su Chen seemed delighted as he waved his hand to the waiter to serve them wine . Everyone then raised their glasses in unison .
They sat down after a round of toast .
“Is your wife alright? I heard about some news and looked around for a bit . Things seem complicated, but I never believed that Xiaye would do something like that,” Su Chen said quietly after he sat down close to Mu Yuchen . Glancing at Xi Xiaye who was sipping her wine, he noticed that she was still her cool usual self . Two other girls went up to talk to her and she gave them a warm smile .
“It's alright . Someone's just messing with her,” Mu Yuchen replied straightforwardly .
“Who exactly wants to mess with her? Matters like this aren't a joke! What the heck!?” Su Chen's eyes turned icy .
“It's going to be over soon . Just wait and see . ”
“Same old thing . Let me know if there's anything I can help with . ” Su Chen did not press on the matter . He glanced at Mu Yuchen and they had another drink again .
The men started smoking and playing cards together while the girls sang karaoke . From time to time, Xi Xiaye glanced at Mu Yuchen who was focused on the cards . After a while, her phone started ringing . It was a call from the Shen Residence .
She frowned a little before she stood up and went outside .
It was Shen Yue calling . He was mainly concerned about the same matter .
“Don't worry, Grandpa . I'm alright . Mu Yuchen said he'll take care of it, so things will be okay . ”
“Mmm, since things have come down to this, take better care of yourself . ”
“I got it, Grandpa . Rest earlier . I'll visit you soon . ”
Xi Xiaye took a deep breath after hanging up on the call . She grabbed the cold railing with one hand and held her phone tightly with the other .
Suddenly, there was the sound of footsteps behind her, and the whiff of cologne surrounded her . Before Xi Xiaye could turn around, that person's nefarious voice reached her ears . “Long time no see . Nice to see you, Ms . Xiaye!”
With a deep frown, she turned around to the voice calling out to her . It was Qi Lei!
Armed with a wicked smile on his handsome face, a light flashed through his eyes as he stared straight at Xi Xiaye .
“Vice President Qi! Nice to see you . ” After a while, Xi Xiaye raised her eyebrows and looked at him on alert . “I heard you've been working hard for Yueying recently . The person who asked you for help must be a big shot . ”
“Tsk tsk, look at your tone of voice… I did help you out after all . If you come to me, I might help you out again . I've always admired you, Ms . Xiaye . ”
Qi Lei put on his creepy smile and teased her, “However, I think you're even more of a big shot here . , Mu Yuchen actually sent you to Yueying . I can see that he thinks highly of you . ”
Xi Xiaye glanced at him coldly before she went on her way .
Before Xi Xiaye could walk past him, Qi Lei's voice echoed in her ears . “But it seems that the news lately hasn't been very favorable for you, Ms . Xiaye…”
Xi Xiaye suddenly stopped and squinted suspiciously at him . “What now? Are you trying to tell me that you helped Xi Xinyi do that?”
“Of course not, Ms . Xiaye! Do I look like I'd do that?”
Qi Lei shrugged and looked at Xi Xiaye innocently, relishing in Xi Xiaye's cold and strained expression . “Xi Xinyi isn't really my type, so I don't care about her, but she did look for me several times . Do you want to know what she told me?” Qi Lei spoke seductively .
“If I want to know, would you just tell me obediently?”
Xi Xiaye just smiled wryly although she did not feel like talking to him anymore . “I know that Qikai is aiming for the South River project as well, but Glory World will fight hard for it . I'm looking forward to our next meeting . Goodbye, Vice President Qi . ”
“If you tell me, I might consider telling you about it . As for the South River project, Qikai is definitely getting it . I'm afraid Glory World stands no chance . ”
A tint of cruelty flashed in his eyes when he spoke in a determined tone and he gave Xi Xiaye a meaningful smile .
“Really?” Xi Xiaye narrowed her eyes and gazed back at him with a confident smile . “Well, we'll wait and see then . ”
“Is there no one else in Glory World? How could Mu Yuchen have handed such a huge project to a woman?” Qi Lei's tone was cold, his eyes darkening slightly .
Xi Xiaye was boiling mad about Qi Lei's remark, so she launched an attack back at him . “What's wrong with letting a woman handle it? Vice President Qi, you seem to be belittling women . Were you not born from your mother? Isn't your mother a woman too?”
Qi Lei's expression suddenly changed and his features hardened .
She looked away and continued on her way, her slender figure going further and further away .
Qi Lei turned around and looked at Xi Xiaye's back . An odd smile soon appeared on his face .
What a cheeky and interesting little woman!
Chapter end
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