CHAPTER 65: CHAPTER 65: SO IT WAS YOU SPREADING RUMORS

"Rumors? What rumors?"

Ningwan was utterly baffled.

She hadn’t left the house for a few days and hadn’t heard any rumors at all.

Zhan Hanjue frowned and asked, "You don’t know?"

"I don’t know, what are you talking about?" Ningwan asked.

Zhan Hanjue didn’t believe her, took out his phone, and showed Ningwan a bit of gossip news.

Ningwan took a glance and couldn’t help but laugh.

Originally, she deliberately misled Liu Shiyan to scare her into not pestering Zhan Hanjue anymore.

Who would have thought this woman was actually that brainless? She not only took it seriously but also spread it around.

"How on earth did she survive in the entertainment industry with that brain? Is she an idiot? Spreading something like this? I only meant to dissuade her from bothering you at the time, didn’t expect she’d actually spread it around." Ningwan sneered.

But after she said that, she suddenly froze, realizing she said something wrong.

She quickly looked at Zhan Hanjue with an awkward smile, apologizing, "Sorry, I was just trying to help you at the time. I didn’t expect she’d take it seriously and spread it around."

"So, the whole of Jiangcheng knows I’m ’incompetent’ because you spread it?" Zhan Hanjue sneered, lowering his voice to question.

Ningwan quickly said, "Listen to me, I was thinking for your sake. You don’t like her at all, and surely you don’t want her to keep pestering you. Besides, if she doesn’t leave, how can you find out who’s really plotting against you?"

"So what do you think, am I competent or not?" Zhan Hanjue pressed closer to question her.

Ningwan thought of that chaotic night and immediately looked elsewhere, avoiding his gaze.

"I forgot."

"Very well." Zhan Hanjue sneered.

Suddenly, he wrapped an arm around Ningwan’s waist, pressing her against the pharmacy table.

Ningwan looked into his deep eyes, her face turning stiff with fear, as she stammered, "What... what do you want to do?"

"Didn’t you say you forgot? I’ll help you remember."

Zhan Hanjue whispered in a husky voice, gently stroking her cheek with one hand.

Ningwan got goosebumps instantly, and quickly said, "No need, I remember now. You’re competent, very competent, extremely competent, I don’t need to remember."

"Since I’m so competent, I should thank you for saving my life that day. A life-saving grace deserves to be repaid with equal measure."

After saying that, he sealed Ningwan’s lips with his own.

Mrs. Chen, under orders from Old Mrs. Zhan, brought some supplements to the Young Madam.

But when she got to the door, she heard some discordant sounds from inside.

As someone with experience, Mrs. Chen blushed and quickly retreated.

When she got back to Old Mrs. Zhan, she relayed what happened at the pharmacy with a sly smile.

Old Mrs. Zhan couldn’t help but laugh.

"That’s more like it, this way, we can have great-grandchildren sooner."

******

The Ye Family has been in turmoil recently.

This year’s financial crisis has left the Ye Family struggling.

They initially thought of merging with the Lin Family, believing the two families together could weather the storm.

But, who knew, the Lin Family was in no position to help, much less support the Ye Family.

Ye Xuan is also disappointing, having been married into the Lin Family for so long. Not only was there no news, but she’s also started a fight with Lin Yuyang over divorce.

The two even got into a physical altercation, and the Ye Family only found out when they went to fetch her that Lin Yuyang was a real scoundrel. He brought a minor celebrity home to fool around, even on Ye Xuan’s marital bed, which infuriated Ye Xuan, who immediately got into a fight with her.

And facing Ye Xuan’s anger, Lin Yuyang not only refused to admit his mistake but even threatened that they could just divorce if she couldn’t stand it.

The Ye Family definitely didn’t want Ye Xuan and Lin Yuyang to divorce at this critical juncture.

So they brought Ye Xuan back.

Ye Xuan cried her eyes red and swollen, blaming her parents, "That Lin Yuyang is too much, it’s one thing to mess around outside, but bringing someone home? A divorce is fine, does he think I’m afraid of him?"

"Be sensible, will you?" Ye Henghui said, his heart aching, "Do you know our Ye Family is on the brink of bankruptcy? If you divorce Lin Yuyang now, are you trying to speed up our collapse?"

"How did such a big family business of our Ye Family fall into this state?" Ye Xuan angrily questioned.

Ye Henghui’s expression turned ugly.

Ye Xuan asked, "Won’t the Zhan Family help?"

"Humph, the Zhan Family is kicking us while we’re down, how could they help?" Li Meifeng angrily replied.

Ye Xuan cursed, "Zhan Hanjue married our Ye Family’s daughter, yet he turns a blind eye and won’t help. It’s too much. That bitch Ningwan, if something happens to the Ye Family, she won’t fare any better."

"Now is not the time for blame, in any case, you cannot divorce Lin Yuyang. At least not now," Ye Henghui said.

Ye Xuan thought for a moment and suddenly remembered Feng Jiuzun.

"Dad, have you thought about asking the Feng Family for help?" Ye Xuan said.

Ye Henghui frowned, "Feng Family? We’ve never had any dealings with them, would they help if we asked?"

Ye Xuan immediately showed a proud expression, saying smugly, "Last time at the auction, I chatted a bit with Feng Jiuzun of the Feng Family; he’s quite interested in me. If I ask him, maybe he’ll help."

"You mean Feng Jiuzun likes you?" Li Meifeng asked excitedly.

Ye Xuan tossed her hair, "Only Lin Yuyang the fool would overlook me, messing with those cheap women. Outside, I’m also known as a great beauty, isn’t it normal for someone to like me?"

"Xuan’er, Dad always knew you were the most promising. The matter of connecting with the Feng Family is all up to you now," Ye Henghui immediately flattered her.

Ye Xuan nodded, making up her mind to win over Feng Jiuzun.

That bastard Lin Yuyang brought a woman home publicly, making her the laughing stock of the entire Jiangcheng. Should she just sit back and take it while he cheats?

Once she seduces Feng Jiuzun, divorces Lin Yuyang, and marries Feng Jiuzun, she’ll give those who laugh at her a big shock.

******

Wu Taotao successfully entered the student council, but once inside, she discovered that Leng Ziqing was nothing but a nominal member.

He didn’t show up even once a week; in all her days there, she had seen him less than twice in total.

And every time, Leng Ziqing wore a frosty expression, completely ignoring her.

Wu Taotao was depressed, wishing she could find a corner to doodle in despair.

On this day, after class, she was carrying a stack of books back when a handsome man in a suit blocked her way.

"Miss Wu?"

Wu Taotao nodded, puzzled, "Who are you? How do you know me?"

"Our boss wants to see you," the handsome man said.

"Boss? Who’s your boss?" Wu Taotao was even more confused.

"You’ll know when you meet him," the handsome man gestured invitingly.

Wu Taotao had no choice but to follow the handsome man to the black business car on the nearby path.

The handsome man opened the car door, revealing someone sitting inside.

"Why is it you?" Wu Taotao exclaimed in surprise.