CHAPTER 357: CHAPTER 357

After leaving the Ling Family, Fu Youhan visited several places where he thought Jiang Moxi might appear.

Even the places where Feng Yu often lurked were listed by him as key surveillance spots.

But he never saw Jiang Moxi, not even once.

Even after taking out his computer to capture the real-time surveillance footage of the entire city, he couldn’t find any trace of her.

Every minute and every second during this period made Fu Youhan feel anxious.

The only thing he could do was to wait.

In order to win back Jiang Moxi’s heart thoroughly at the Ling Family’s anniversary celebration, Fu Youhan made a decision...

When Fu Youhan spoke of this decision in the Night Color, Chi Jing almost instinctively opposed it.

"No, Third Young Master, you’ve been planning for so many years. If you reveal your trump card now, the plan certainly won’t go as smoothly as expected."

Ye Chen also opposed when he found out.

"Such a rash action is really inappropriate; it’s not your style. Are you sure you want to go to such lengths for a young girl?"

But Fu Youhan poured a big mouthful of strong alcohol into his mouth and said, "But if I can’t keep her, even if I have avenged everything and own much more, it’s all meaningless."

Just the thought of Jiang Moxi leaving, leaving his future days barren, made Fu Youhan feel suffocated inside.

So, whether it’s thorny paths or failure, as long as he can keep Jiang Moxi, he can disregard those gains and losses.

Chi Jing knew how Fu Youhan spent his entire day looking for Jiang Moxi, so he didn’t say anything more at the moment.

Ye Chen, however, sighed softly, "Alright then, just be more careful yourself."

At this moment, Yu Dingding pushed open the door of the private room and walked in.

"Dear. How did you get here? Come over here!"

Ye Chen immediately called Yu Dingding over, then held her in his embrace.

Recently, Yu Dingding was kept in hidden luxury by him and had seldom appeared at Night Color.

Even tonight, despite meeting with Fu Youhan, Ye Chen didn’t want to bring Yu Dingding to such a disordered place.

He really didn’t want Yu Dingding to get a whiff of the brothel’s atmosphere and only wanted to possess her all to himself.

"I was so bored, and when I heard you were here, I came over."

Yu Dingding clingily twined her arm around Ye Chen’s.

In fact, she had already found evidence of illegal operations in several of Ye Chen’s establishments these past two days, just lacking the final link.

So she must stick closely to Ye Chen to bring out that last link.

Ye Chen looked at Yu Dingding smiling sweetly at him, his hand pinching her cheek.

Recently, Yu Dingding often smiled at him, a treatment he had never received, even when their relationship was at its best.

Ye Chen could even feel that Yu Dingding’s smiling face was a façade, hiding a knife behind her smile.

But he thought that Yu Dingding probably couldn’t bring herself to really harm him.

Moreover, even if she did take action, if it could dissipate her anger and then she fully accepted him, it would not be bad.

"I love hearing that," Ye Chen said, leaning down to kiss Yu Dingding’s cheek.

Yu Dingding instantly stiffened, and her mind uncontrollably recalled that humiliating night, those people’s brutal possession, and her own hysterical screams for help...

"What’s the matter? Feeling unwell?" Ye Chen also noticed that Yu Dingding’s hands turned cold after his kiss.

"No, it’s nothing." Yu Dingding tried her best to conceal her panic.

"I’ll call someone to bring you a blanket and hot water." Ye Chen quickly made a call, listing all the things Yu Dingding needed.

Fu Youhan, watching the interaction between Ye Chen and Yu Dingding, always associated it with his own solitude, magnifying his yearning for Jiang Moxi immensely.

Soon, he put down his glass and said to Ye Chen, "I’m leaving first."

Chi Jing immediately stepped forward to aid him.

Seeing Fu Youhan’s dejected expression, Ye Chen knew that his intimacy with Yu Dingding must have made Fu Youhan feel lonely.

But he didn’t forget to tease her: "Do you want me to throw you a last-minute bachelor party?"

Yu Dingding’s memories, too, were disrupted by the words "bachelor party" from Ye Chen’s mouth.

"No need." Fu Youhan waved his hand without turning his head.

Then, Chi Jing pushed him out of the private room.

After confirming Fu Youhan had left, Yu Dingding asked Ye Chen, "From what you said just now, Third Master Fu is getting married?"

But Ye Chen only told her mysteriously, "It’s not a wedding, it’s just a proposal."

"With whom?" Yu Dingding pressed.

Yu Dingding knew Jiang Moxi was leaving, as Jiang Moxi had specially called her before.

Yu Dingding also guessed that something must have happened between Jiang Moxi and Fu Youhan for Jiang Moxi to leave so abruptly.

However, Yu Dingding didn’t try to persuade Jiang Moxi to stay, because she was truly disappointed with men as a species; it’s better for a woman to be independent and clear-headed.

Especially for women like Jiang Moxi, who are both beautiful and capable, living splendidly on their own certainly beats being in a relationship full of suspicion.

Moreover, Yu Dingding was also relying on the promise Jiang Moxi had made to her: once she had finished getting her revenge on Ye Chen, she would join her for a new life.

Therefore, Yu Dingding wasn’t too emotional about Jiang Moxi leaving Yan City.

Just hearing that Jiang Moxi had just left, and Fu Youhan was already preparing to propose to someone else, Yu Dingding still felt a bit indignant on behalf of Jiang Moxi.

Ye Chen left her hanging, saying, "If you divulge a proposal in advance, it wouldn’t be a surprise anymore; instead, it’d seem like showing off."

Yes, Ye Chen had no desire to give away the secret to Yu Dingding.

If Jiang Moxi caught wind of it and didn’t show up at the Ling Family’s banquet, it would completely mess up Fu Youhan’s plans.

Besides, Ye Chen was pondering another question.

If one day Yu Dingding really left him, would he, like Fu Youhan, forgo all his hard work over the years just to win her back?

But after much thought, he didn’t think it was likely.

Although he did indeed like Yu Dingding very much and wanted to be with her day and night, he wasn’t nearly ready to sacrifice everything for her.

Upon hearing Ye Chen’s vagueness, Yu Dingding couldn’t be bothered to guess anymore, simply scoffing, "You men always chase the new and pine for the old; not a single good one among you."

Ye Chen was amused into laughter: "It’s not so absolute. Look, ever since you came into my life, there hasn’t been anyone new beside me."

Yu Dingding also laughed: "I still find your fickle-heartedness the most charming, dear."

Ye Chen: "..."

*

Meanwhile, at Jiang’s Old Mansion—

Today was the day Jiang Weiwei returned home for the first time since she had run away.

The Jiang’s Old Mansion was festooned with lights and decorations, with several banquet tables set up, it was even more extravagant than the New Year festivities.

At eight o’clock sharp, Jiang Weiwei finally arrived, fashionably late.

She got off from her private car, carrying her luggage.

Housekeeper Aunt Yao hurried over to help Jiang Weiwei with her luggage, her face full of sycophantic smiles.

"Miss Weiwei, you’ve finally come back."

Jiang Tairan and others, hearing the noise at the front gate, all quickly came out to greet her.

The reception was much grander compared to the past when Jiang Weiwei had won first place in two piano competitions or was rumored to be the object of Feng Ming’s unrequited love.

Old Madam Jiang, Du Yuke held Jiang Weiwei’s hand, repeating over and over: "It’s good you’re back, good that you’re back."

Jiang Guosheng also quickly added, "Weiwei, your grandfather knew you were coming back today; he specially prepared a feast at home, just waiting for your return!"

Jiang Weiwei returned a wry smile, seemingly half-hearted.

So Jiang Guosheng hurriedly gestured to Yu Man to go and coax Jiang Weiwei.

Yu Man still felt uncomfortable inside, always feeling that the way Jiang Weiwei lost control that day was her truest self...