CHAPTER 490: CHAPTER 437: FLAMES OF JEALOUSY

"Senior, I’ll go check it out." Zhuo Yuqing sensed that Tong Bi must have come for her. She didn’t want to involve Xi Yang for no reason, and this was a matter between her and Tong Bi—there was no need to involve others.

"Mm." Xi Yang nodded. "If you can’t resolve it, let me know anytime."

With Xi Yang’s influence in the circle, he had to be crystal clear about where and what kind of messages were being circulated about him.

Zhuo Yuqing finally caught up with Tong Bi at the entrance of the magazine office. It seemed as if Tong Bi hadn’t seen her, moving at a brisk pace.

"Tong Bi." Zhuo Yuqing stepped up the stairs in front of her. "Stop right there."

Only then did Tong Bi turn around, glancing at her sidelong: "What is it? I don’t think there’s anything I need to talk to you about."

Zhuo Yuqing frowned slightly. She was usually reserved and never liked to give others the cold shoulder, let alone argue in public. Tong Bi, time and again, challenged her patience and made her extremely angry.

"Did you just take pictures?" Zhuo Yuqing’s professional instincts led her to believe that Tong Bi’s hasty departure meant she was up to no good.

"What pictures? Don’t spout nonsense. Which eye of yours saw it?" Tong Bi snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Zhuo Yuqing suddenly grabbed her arm: "Dare you show me what’s on your cell phone?"

"Why should I? Why would I show you my phone?" Tong Bi tried to shake her off, but Zhuo Yuqing’s grip was tight.

"Tong Bi, don’t go spreading baseless rumors."

"Heh, what do you mean baseless? You and that Xi Yang getting cozy, arm in arm—I’ve seen it with my own eyes. What’s wrong, afraid your rich husband will kick you to the curb if he finds out? Zhuo Yuqing, if you can’t behave yourself after getting married and flirt around, then don’t blame others for ’talking nonsense’." Tong Bi, unable to break free, pushed hard against her shoulder.

Zhuo Yuqing, standing on the steps, was pushed back and almost stumbled and fell.

She hadn’t expected Tong Bi to be so aggressive, and had been caught off-guard. Just as she was about to tumble down the steps, a familiar sense of safety bloomed within her heart, and without turning back, she knew who it was.

Tong Bi hadn’t intended to push Zhuo Yuqing down the steps; in that instant, she could have grabbed her. But instead, she chose to watch coldly. Now seeing Bai Chengxi stepping in, she felt guilty and turned to leave.

"Stop right there." The voice had an innate deterrence, and Tong Bi involuntarily stopped in her tracks, flustered about what to do next.

Bai Chengxi stepped up two stairs, and even standing two levels below Tong Bi, he towered over her, pressuring her with his presence.

"Cell phone." He stretched out his hand—long, clean fingers. Tong Bi glanced at them. It was one of the most handsome hands she’d ever seen, making her can’t help but take another look.

"Why should I give you my cell phone?" Tong Bi mustered her courage, feeling out of her depth and a bit afraid of Bai Chengxi. He didn’t seem fierce, but he emanated an invisible pressure that was truly intimidating.

"I’ll say it again, the cell phone." Bai Chengxi narrowed his eyes slightly, a stark glint emerging from their depths.

How could Tong Bi hand over her cell phone? She thought about running but was caught by Bai Chengxi in an instant.

"Are you seriously resorting to robbery in broad daylight?" Tong Bi shrieked.

Bai Chengxi paid no attention to her and flipped her bag upside down. After shaking it a few times, he found the cell phone and passed it to Zhuo Yuqing.

Tong Bi was about to make a scene when she suddenly remembered her main purpose was to have Bai Chengxi see those photos. Now that he was actively asking to see them, it was an opportunity she had been waiting for.

Zhuo Yuqing took the phone, opened the gallery, and her face changed upon seeing the photos Tong Bi had taken. As a professional, Tong Bi knew how to choose her angles well. Based on the photos, it left Zhuo Yuqing utterly defenseless. She dared not imagine what would happen if Tong Bi actually released these photos to the public. With Xi Yang’s influence, it would surely cause a major uproar. Tong Bi’s intentions were indeed malicious.

Seeing her expression, Tong Bi mocked, "Scared now? Let Mr. Bai take a look too. See what disgusting things you’ve been up to behind his back. I caught you red-handed trying to destroy the evidence. Heh, perfect. Mr. Bai, you see for yourself. She and that Xi Yang were sneaking around in the café, who knows what they were up to."