CHAPTER 274: CHAPTER 274: TURNING A DEAF EAR

Zhan Hanjue walked in with Li Qingqing, and Mrs. Wan showed a surprised expression, while Ningwan frowned deeply, her face instantly turning ugly.

Feng Jiuzun wore a schadenfreude expression, grinning as he asked, "What, Zhan Hanjue, you’ve had a change of heart? That’s great, I’ll go set off fireworks to celebrate right away."

"Shut up," Ningwan scolded coldly.

Feng Jiuzun protested, "Ningning, why are you yelling at me? It’s him who’s been unfaithful and wronged you."

"Who allowed you to call her that?" Zhan Hanjue threatened coldly with a stern face.

Feng Jiuzun snorted and laughed, "Zhan Hanjue, what right do you have to blame me now? Look at the woman beside you before you speak to me."

Zhan Hanjue furrowed his brows tightly.

Li Qingqing, by his side, indeed said nothing.

However, she reached out her hand, hooking it around Zhan Hanjue’s arm, leaning gently against him.

Ningwan was shaking with anger, suddenly standing up to accuse Zhan Hanjue, "Zhan Hanjue, did you just ignore my words? I said you weren’t allowed to see her, but you still went to see her."

"Ye Ningwan, didn’t you also ignore my words? I told you not to have any contact with Feng Jiuzun, yet you still brought him to the gathering," Zhan Hanjue retorted coldly.

Ningwan argued, "I didn’t bring him here. He came on his own."

Zhan Hanjue showed a disdainful expression, clearly not believing what she said.

Ningwan’s face turned even paler.

Mrs. Wan watched on with displeasure as well and said to Zhan Hanjue, "Mr. Zhan, at first I thought you were a good man and was happy for Ningwan. But look at you now, what kind of man are you? If you continue like this, I won’t feel comfortable entrusting Ningwan to you."

"Aunt, you don’t need to say so much to him. Anyway, I’ve already divorced him, and now we’re just giving it another try. It’s obvious that after trying, we’re not suitable for each other. Zhan Hanjue, let’s break up," Ningwan said coldly.

Zhan Hanjue trembled, wanting to speak but was held back by Li Qingqing, who wouldn’t let him step forward.

"Fine, let’s break up, Ye Ningwan. I never thought you were this kind of person. I think the truth is you don’t want me to see Li Qingqing because you’re interested in Feng Jiuzun," accused Zhan Hanjue in anger.

Ningwan pressed her lips together and didn’t offer any explanation.

Feng Jiuzun was delighted and immediately walked over to Ningwan’s side, trying to put his arm around her shoulder.

However, he hesitated, then pulled his hand back timidly.

"Zhan Hanjue, you’re right, Ningning does have feelings for me. So why don’t you just go cool off somewhere else," he said.

"Let’s go," Zhan Hanjue said, leaving with Li Qingqing.

As they were leaving, Li Qingqing gave a smug smile toward Ningwan.

Ningwan, exasperated, picked up the teacup on the table and smashed it to the ground.

Li Qingqing laughed even more gleefully, and what made her even happier was that Zhan Hanjue didn’t even turn his head when he heard the sound of the teacup shattering behind them.

"Mr. Zhan, how come you’re coming out so quickly?" Wan Tianyi greeted and asked.

Zhan Hanjue’s face was grim.

As soon as he came out, he shook Li Qingqing off.

"Mr. Wan, I have to leave now," he said.

Seeing his unhappy face, Wan Tianyi asked worriedly, "Mr. Zhan, are you alright? You don’t look well. Are you feeling unwell?"

"Mr. Zhan is fine. I’ll take care of him," Li Qingqing said.

Wan Tianyi had no choice but to nod.

At that moment, he received a phone call and left to answer it.

Zhan Hanjue prepared to leave, and Li Qingqing followed him.

Zhan Hanjue coldly refused, "You don’t need to follow me. What happened just now was merely an act. Thank you for your cooperation, but you don’t need to follow me anymore."

"Hanjue, I’m worried about you with your current unstable emotions; let me accompany you. Besides, have you considered my earlier proposal? After what Ye Ningwan did to you, are you still unwilling to agree?" Li Qingqing asked pitifully.

Zhan Hanjue clenched his fist with a cold face, seemingly struggling in pain.

Li Qingqing reached out, placed her hand on his arm, and softly coaxed, "Hanjue, she’s treating you this way, yet you’re still sticking to her. It’s not worth it. I’m not asking for much, just to be in a relationship with you. You want the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui, and I can give it to you. I only hope you’ll agree to my humble request."

"The Thousand-year-old Tai Sui was only because Ningwan wanted it. She wanted to save Xie Mingyu, but now that we’re at odds like this, do you think I still need it?" Zhan Hanjue sneered.

Li Qingqing said, "Why wouldn’t you still need it? Have you forgotten about the one who helped Old Mrs. Zhan with her addiction? He still needs the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui to save his life."

"But without Ye Ningwan, even if I get the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui, I can’t save him," Zhan Hanjue admitted.

Li Qingqing said, "Hanjue, you forgot, I can also make medicine and heal."

Zhan Hanjue was startled, looking at her deeply.

Li Qingqing said, "Being skilled in medicine is a matter of talent. Coincidentally, I am the highly talented type. Although I’ve been in the entertainment industry all these years, I’ve never abandoned this craft. When Wen Daofu took me under his wing, it was also because of my talent. Rest assured, I can make the medicine for him without needing Ye Ningwan."

"Alright, I agree with you," Zhan Hanjue decided.

Li Qingqing’s face lit up with joy and she happily asked, "Really? Hanjue, you really agreed?"

"However, there must be a time limit, for a duration of one week," Zhan Hanjue stipulated.

Li Qingqing complained, "Hanjue, I’ve liked you for over a decade, and you only want to date me for a week? That’s too short, how about two weeks? I’m not asking for much, just please give me two weeks."

"Alright, two weeks, I’ll agree," he conceded.

"Hanjue, thank you, thank you for agreeing," Li Qingqing said excitedly, hugging Zhan Hanjue.

But in the next second, she was pulled away by Zhan Hanjue.

However, Li Qingqing wasn’t upset at all, she was finally getting what she wanted, filled with boundless joy.

In the following period, Zhan Hanjue and Li Qingqing really began dating.

Although most of the time Li Qingqing took the lead, Zhan Hanjue just complied with her.

Even so, Li Qingqing was very satisfied.

She even arranged a chance meeting to see Ye Ningwan.

"Miss Ye, long time no see,"

Li Qingqing greeted Ye Ningwan, holding onto Zhan Hanjue’s arm.

Upon seeing Zhan Hanjue and Li Qingqing, Ningwan’s face immediately turned cold.

"Zhan Hanjue, are you really together with her?"

"So what if I am? Where’s Feng Jiuzun? Why isn’t he with you?" Zhan Hanjue mocked.

Furious, Ningwan stepped forward and slapped him across the face.

Neither Zhan Hanjue nor Li Qingqing seemed to expect that Ningwan would resort to hitting.

Li Qingqing quickly checked Zhan Hanjue’s face and angrily scolded Ningwan, "Ye Ningwan, how could you be so excessive? How could you hit someone?"

"So what if I did?" Ningwan retorted.

"Qingqing, let’s go," Zhan Hanjue said with a serious face, pulling Li Qingqing away.