“Really?” Yan beamed happily. “Vice President Ye, thank you so much.”
“But…” Ye Linhan suddenly changed the topic and stared at Yan probingly. “Since it’s such a simple matter, why did Qi refuse to accept my help?”
Yan felt a little awkward, but she was determined not to reveal too much, so she explained, “Because she has accepted a lot of help from you. She also told me about the 300,000. Vice President Ye, Qi is the kind of person who will always remember those who have helped her and what they have done for her. On top of that, she will keep reminding herself that she owes people favors, so that’s why she didn’t want you to help her. I guess I can understand why she feels this way.”
Hearing that, Ye Linhan thought that it made sense. Ever since he had given Shen Qi’s mother the 300,000, she always looked uncomfortable every time she saw him. It has to be related to that 300,000.
“I’ve never thought of asking her to pay me back.”
“It is precisely because of this that she is even more upset about it.” Yan stared at Ye Linhan earnestly and sighed. “Although I haven’t known Shen Qi for a long time, she is quite a simple and pure person. She is serious, stubborn, and strong. In her world, black is black, and white is white; there are no gray areas. You probably know it already—it’s precisely because you want to help her wholeheartedly that she felt even guiltier.”
Ye Linhan looked at Yan even more gently, not expecting her to actually know Shen Qi so well.
“She probably doesn’t feel guilty, but she’s just worried that she owes me too much, and she wouldn’t be able to pay it back.”
“Yes. Actually, I know about that too. I didn’t want to trouble you at first, but I really can’t think of anyone else who can help us.”
Hearing this, Ye Linhan smiled slightly. “It is an honor for me to serve you ladies.”
“Okay, that’s all. I have to go find Shen Qi and explain to her about this.”
“All right, leave it to me.” Ye Linhan nodded. “I will update you soon.”
“Thank you, Vice President Ye.”
After Yan left, Ye Linhan’s slender fingers knocked lightly on the table as he looked at the two bowls on the table thoughtfully. Something is wrong. It seems that I have to look into this thoroughly. Maybe I can find something.
Shen Qi hailed a cab to go back to Seabay Villa. Not long after she returned to the villa, Zhu Yun came to tell her that Yan wanted to see her, and she asked in confusion, “Young Lady, I thought you went out with Yan together this morning? Why is she—”
In order to avoid Zhu Yun from overthinking, Shen Qi replied, “Maybe she left something here. Just bring her to me.”
Finally, Zhu Yun brought Yan over and left the quiet room. Shen Qi had gradually calmed down on the way back. Yan went up and hugged her arm when she saw Shen Qi. “Qi, are you still angry with me? The matter has been resolved, so don’t be angry, okay?”
“The matter has been resolved?” Shen Qi smiled bitterly. “In the end, you chose to tell him about the matter, didn’t you?”
Yan’s face turned pale, and she quickly explained to Shen Qi, “Don’t get me wrong. I’ve made up a story, so he won’t find out.”
“Are you a fool? No matter what story you’ve made up, the outcome will not change.”
“But—”
“Do you think he is stupid? Even if you tell other people about this matter, they might not even believe it, let alone Ye Linhan who is such a smart person. He can probably tell what is happening without you explaining it to him.”
Hearing that, Yan couldn’t help but widen her eyes. “I don’t think so. Why would ordinary people think like that? On top of that, he is Young Master Ye’s brother, so he probably wouldn’t think like that.”
“Well, he might not have thought of this, but he has all the power to look into this.” Shen Qi glanced at her helplessly and sighed. “You don’t know who Ye Linhan is—he is not as simple as you think he is.”
It was mainly because he disguised himself too well. If one was an outsider, they certainly wouldn’t know who Ye Linhan really was. Shen Qi only knew that both Ye Moxuan and Ye Linhan were secretly competing with each other after Old Master Ye told her about it. On top of that, from what Ye Linhan had told her before, she knew that he was definitely not as gentle as he seemed, and that he was not someone simple. What Yan had told him this time would definitely make him realize that something was wrong, and he would definitely investigate.
“Have I misjudged him?” Yan lowered her head, muttering to herself. “Maybe I don’t know what kind of person he really is, but I won’t be wrong. Because based on the way he looks at you, he will never hurt you.”
Shen Qi smiled indifferently. “Perhaps, he might do bad things out of good intentions. Forget it. Since it has already happened, I have nothing else to say.”
“In that case, will you stop being angry at me? Qi, I was really doing it for your own good.”
Looking at Yan in front of her, Shen Qi suddenly felt quite helpless. In all honesty, Yan was really doing this for her own good. Although she had tried her best to stop Yan in the process, she didn’t expect the result to be the same.
“Since it has already happened, there is nothing to be angry about,” Shen Qi said softly.
Although Shen Qi wasn’t angry, the look on her face made Yan even more fearful. The latter then took a few steps forward and grabbed her hand. “Qi…”
“It’s quite late now. Why don’t you go back first?”
Yan uttered, “I—”
“I will see you tomorrow.” Hearing this from Shen Qi, a smile spread across Yan’s face. “Will you really come see me tomorrow? Are you really not angry with me?”
Shen Qi explained helplessly, “I was too agitated just now. I know you are doing this for my own good. I will ask Mr. Jin to send you back.”
After that, Shen Qi asked Zhu Yun to take Yan to Mr. Jin. Before Yan left, she rushed over and hugged Shen Qi, reminding her to meet her tomorrow, and Shen Qi agreed.
After Yan left, Shen Qi looked at the night outside the window. I’m afraid it won’t be this peaceful anymore in the future.
In fact, even if they didn’t look for Ye Linhan, this day would probably arrive sooner or later. However, she didn’t expect that it would come so quickly.
Ye Linhan’s actions were very quick; he messaged Yan that he had an update the next day, and they also made an appointment to meet at night.
When Yan called Shen Qi, she did not refuse her meeting; instead, she agreed right away.
“Let’s meet again at night. You don’t need to come and find me during the day.”
“Alright.” Shen Qi nodded.
In the evening, when Shen Qi put on her clothes and was about to head out, she happened to run into Ye Moxuan who had come back early from the company.
Seeing her attire, Ye Moxuan asked, “Going out?”
Shen Qi was stunned for a moment before nodding, and she asked, “Why did you get off work so early today?”
Ye Moxuan glanced at her and pursed his lips. After a moment, he replied, “I’m going to a dinner party.” As soon as he said that, Xiao Su came to her and handed her a box.
Shen Qi glanced at the box with confusion written on her face. “What is this?”
