Chapter 3
The man patted his chest and said, "Fortunately, you are not beautiful."
She could only smile awkwardly and say, "You do not know each other."
Zhao Suyan, however, relentlessly continued to ask: "That man must be quite exceptional, right? After all, the only perspective is one that is heavenly." As she spoke, Zhao Suyan glanced at Ji Qixuan and then at Lin Musen.
She had once sat in Lin Musen's car, and due to the excessive silence, she felt somewhat uncomfortable. To ease the awkwardness, she casually remarked, "You really do like white; even your car is white."
Ah. Zhao Suyan seemed to have thought of something, "The only one who has a son now, I just asked a foolish question, haha, I apologize, let me raise a glass first as an apology." Zhao Suyan kept smiling, but because of her words, the three men present were all taken aback, especially Lin Musen, whose face turned as pale as a sheet of paper even in the dim, cool light, as if all the blood in his body had been drained in an instant. Li Xiaoshan, having just been drinking, was momentarily unable to process this, choking and coughing. Only Ji Qixuan showed a fleeting stiffness, his expression remaining unchanged, casually drinking as if it were of no concern.
Being kissed by a beauty like me is your honor, come on!
"Mom, it is now 10:30, a good woman should not return home late," Zeng Qian said on the other end of the phone, sounding like an old man, sternly urging her to come home.
These two men are both from the heavens
At the very least, let her have a spiritual refuge, so that she cannot bear to take her own life. She was, after all, an extremely fragile woman at heart, facing the lowest point in her life, a reality that a high-born young lady like her could not fully accept.
The lights of the entire building lit up one by one, followed by the sound of curses. In communal living, one must not engage in petty disturbances, as it may disturb the neighbors. This is one of the rules of village life.
Zeng Wei did not think much of it at first. When she had just given birth, she was very concerned about others knowing that she had an illegitimate child. However, as time passed, all her previous sharp edges were worn away. She dared to give birth, so she was no longer afraid of being seen. When she first learned of her pregnancy, her first thought was naturally abortion, but she did not have the courage to go through with it. After all, the young girl, who had not yet experienced the world, was all alone, and having lost her parents, she felt even more despondent. Day by day, as her belly grew larger, she still did not understand the responsibilities of being a mother when she gave birth to Zeng Qian. In the years that followed, she gradually realized that giving birth to Zeng Qian was the right decision.
Suddenly, his phone rang, and he answered it with a slight distraction, "Hello"
Zeng Weiyi said, "Alright, I will be back soon." Then she glanced over at them and saw that all three were looking at her, which made her feel embarrassed. She immediately hung up the phone and smiled apologetically, saying, "It's getting late, I need to go back."
He thought that after all these years, he had already let her go, but the moment he saw her again, he still could not resist the long-lost feelings that surged forth
Once these words were spoken, everyone fell silent. Those who knew Zeng Wei Yi, her only friend, understood that although she was adored by many men, she was not a frivolous person. The matter of having a child out of wedlock did not seem like something Zeng Wei Yi would do
Her indifference made Zhao Suyan feel bored, so she stopped inquiring further. Once, she thought that catching up with an old friend would simply involve discussing trivial matters of life. However, what she heard next were topics that she could not relate to... investments, contracts, management... These were all related to Ji Qixuan's acquisition of that street and some other matters. Zeng Weiwei also did not understand and just randomly chimed in to listen.
Zeng Weiyi stared blankly at Lin Musen. Lin Musen smiled at her with a crooked mouth and said: "The one I know is a proud peacock, not a peacock that has fallen into the water"
Hanging up the phone, Ji Qixuan's gaze once again fixed on the place he had just been looking at. Even though it was empty, he still stared intently. She was the only one, the first woman, the one to whom he had devoted all his passion.
"Oh no, I don't want to eat lipstick." Zeng Qian struck down Zeng Weiyi's only offense with a single palm.
Lin Musen smiled, seemingly disagreeing with Zeng Weiyi's statement, "When have I ever disliked you?"
He kissed me on the lips and said, "My son still loves me, muah."
Li Xiaoshan immediately stood up, "I will take you back."
At the moment she was feeling troubled, a white Ferrari pulled up beside her. Lin Musen, dressed casually in a white cotton T-shirt and sporting a fresh crew cut, flashed her a long-lost smile, saying, "It's hard to get a taxi here, let me give you a ride"
It was once explained in a very gracious and appropriate manner, "I am an unmarried mother, and I do not have a husband."
Li Xiaoshan suddenly asked: "Has Yi Yi disappeared for so many years because she eloped with your husband?"
Zeng Qian pursed her lips slightly, and she followed the direction of his lips to look; it was a washbasin. Zeng Qian said: "I left you some water to wash your face. The water supply has been suspended today"
He is actually laughing? Zeng Weiyi was truly taken aback. Is he mocking her? Mocking her for her unchangeable nature, still infatuated with a man she can never have? Or is he laughing at her for no longer being what she once was, yet still harboring delusions? Zeng Weiyi bit her lip hard, stiffly turned her head upright, and took a big gulp of wine, suddenly displaying the boldness characteristic of men from Northeast China.
No
This is the scene that Zeng Wei Yi once fantasized about, where former friends gather together, asking her whose child it is. She would smile charmingly at Ji Qi Xuan and arrogantly tell him that the child is his. However, when faced with reality, Zeng Wei Yi does not wish for it to be this way
Lin Musen hesitated to speak, watching helplessly as Zeng Weiyi ascended the stairs. It was summer, and the entire building was permeated with the musty odor of decaying wood, a testament to its age. He gazed at Zeng Weiyi's slender figure, feeling a moment of daze.
"Qi Xuan, are you coming over to my place tonight?" Guan Xinling's tone was very weak, as if she feared he would refuse. Generally speaking, Ji Qi Xuan would not spend the night at her place. Ji Qi Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Wait for me."
Zeng Weiyi no longer spoke, let the past be the past, she would no longer be the Zeng Weiyi of before, and Lin Musen would no longer be the Lin Musen of before, everything had changed, and there was no way to return.
What does it matter to tell the child that it is his? Ji Qixuan is not someone to be trifled with; she fears that if she acts on a momentary impulse, she will regret it later.
Hello
"You all take your time chatting, I will just take a taxi back," said Zeng Weiyi, and without waiting for their response, she left without looking back. She had been controlling her breathing, and once outside, she felt like a bird that had flown out of its cage, yearning for freedom. She exhaled deeply, eager to return home. She truly ought to thank her precious son for saving her from peril.
His words vividly captured the essence of Zeng Weiyi, and she did not respond either way. At that moment, she felt like a peacock that had awkwardly crawled out of the water. Although this description was somewhat impolite, Zeng Weiyi did not mind it; instead, she laughed and said, "Isn't it good to have changed? Didn't you used to dislike the old me?"
Cough cough. Zhao Suyan suddenly started to cough and shot a glance at Li Xiaoshan. Only then did Li Xiaoshan realize it was inappropriate and awkwardly sat back down. Meanwhile, Ji Qixuan, who remained motionless beside them, clearly had no intention of offering assistance. Lin Musen, on the other hand, had always been too afraid to cast his gaze in that direction.
However, this victory of Caesar is a private club, and almost everyone who comes here drives themselves. Additionally, due to its remote location in Kowloon, taxis rarely come here to pick up passengers. Although she had long been accustomed to wearing high heels, getting her to walk to the bus stop was almost like asking for half her life.
The woman kicked over and said, "Get lost."
At the doorstep, Zeng Qian opened the door a small crack, peering outside with his pair of bright black eyes. Upon seeing Zeng Weiyi return, he swung the door wide open, crossed his arms, and pouted in a manner reminiscent of a housekeeper, saying, "It is 11:30, Mommy"
Once, when I went upstairs, I saw a couple next door leaning against the railing, looking at the white Ferrari below. The woman said, "Being beautiful is good; it allows one to be pursued by wealthy men"
Who is the child's father?" Li Xiaoshan couldn't help but direct his gaze towards Ji Qixuan, who seemed uninterested in these matters, continuing to play with the lighter in his hand. The crisp sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the room, resembling the rhythm of everyone's heartbeat.
Guan Xinling responded with a cheerful "Hmm." Ji Qixuan hung up the phone, his gaze began to drift, and he seemed lost in thought.
There is no way. It was the only time I appeared innocent
"No, I feel unworthy of such kindness." She smiled at him for the first time and prepared to get out of the car
Lin Musen's car was parked downstairs from the building where Zeng Weiyi currently resides. Lin Musen was unfamiliar with the housing conditions in this area, and upon seeing such accommodations, he couldn't help but frown, "I have a vacant apartment in Repulse Bay; you should move there."
After hesitating for a moment, Zeng finally thought it over and decided to get into his car
Zeng Weiyi merely smiled, which could be considered a perfunctory response. She did not wish to waste her breath on the child's father, as it held no significance. After Zeng Weiyi returned to Hong Kong and saw the places where she once lived, everything had changed dramatically. She hoped that she could start anew as well
Until her phone rang inopportunely. She nodded apologetically, took out her phone, and quietly stepped aside to answer the call
He prides himself on not being a sentimental man, claiming he has never had a singular love and that he can find other women. However, there is only so much space in a person's heart; when one person comes in, another must leave. The people in his heart come and go, yet Ji Qixuan always knows that the singular love has never left. She has always occupied that space.
The air in the entire room seemed to have solidified. The cup that had once been firmly held in her hand was gripped tightly by her, and she cautiously glanced at Lin Musen. Unexpectedly, their gazes collided; he was also secretly observing her. If it had been in the past, Zeng Weiyi would have defiantly looked back at him, a victorious smile playing on her lips, making him lower his head in embarrassment. However, this time, it was Zeng Weiyi who lowered her head first, awkwardly raising the cup in her hand to begin drinking. Zeng Weiyi caught a glimpse out of the corner of her eye, slightly taken aback, and turned her head to look at Ji Qixuan. She saw him staring at her intently, his gaze piercing, with a hint of playful amusement at the corner of his mouth.
Behind the white Ferrari, a black sedan followed, inside which a man quietly gazed at the car that had once belonged to Lin Musen. He remained expressionless, his gaze fixed on them until they were out of sight. Only then did he pinch his forehead and take out a piece of American ginseng to chew. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number: "Bartley, come pick me up, Caesar. I've had too much to drink, I'm a bit drunk"
Lin Musen smiled and said something irrelevant, "You have changed a lot."