Ye Yanxi glanced down and saw it was another telemarketing call. Those advertisers really had their eyes on her phone number. Without a second thought, she hung up.
At this moment, Lin Yuanyuan seemed to notice her smartwatch phone. "Ye Yanxi, is that a smartwatch phone you're wearing? It looks so familiar. Isn't this the kind of watch that a lot of kids like to wear?"
It would have been better if she hadn't said anything. As soon as she did, everyone's eyes shot straight over, looking at the smartwatch on Ye Yanxi's wrist.
A classmate beside Ye Yanxi took a closer look and clicked her tongue. "You know what? I was just saying it looked so familiar. This is the same one my niece wears. I can't believe you like wearing a kids' watch."
Ye Yanxi awkwardly twitched the corners of her mouth. She just wanted to find a hole to crawl into. At this moment, she could only curse Xiao Yu in her heart to relieve her anger. "There was something wrong with my phone, so I took it for repair. I happened to see this smartwatch in the store. It seemed quite convenient, so I got it to use for a few days."
"I see!" Lin Yuanyuan chuckled. "I thought someone was so stingy as to give you this!"
Lin Yuanyuan's words were clearly insinuating about the time Ye Yanxi got out of a luxury car.
Ye Yanxi frowned and changed the topic. "Come on, aren't we here to have a meeting and discuss things? Let's not talk about my phone anymore."
Only then did everyone continue discussing the matter just now, and their attention shifted from Ye Yanxi's wrist.
Ye Yanxi felt rather depressed. She could hide this for a while, but it might not be possible to keep it hidden forever. There were still so many days to come. Did she have to keep racking her brains for excuses?
No, she must ask Xiao Yu to return her phone when she got back. Otherwise, she would ask for something else instead.
After the meeting, Ye Yanxi planned to go to the classroom. She had only taken a few steps when Lin Yuanyuan chased after her from behind. Before Ye Yanxi could react, Lin Yuanyuan snatched the smartwatch from her wrist.
Ye Yanxi frowned.
How dare she snatch something from her so blatantly? Ye Yanxi was not one to be outdone. She snatched the watch back. Lin Yuanyuan didn't dodge. She just let Ye Yanxi take the watch back and looked at her with great interest.
"Your watch doesn't look like an old one from the store. It looks brand new, as if it's never been used. Someone must have given it to you, right?" Lin Yuanyuan gave her a sidelong glance.
Ye Yanxi put the watch back on and pulled down her sleeve to cover it. Looking at Lin Yuanyuan in front of her, there was a hint of caution in her eyes.
"It just looks new."
"I'm just taking a look. I'm not really trying to snatch it. You're so protective of it." Lin Yuanyuan laughed happily, as if she had discovered a new continent. "I wonder if I should say your sugar daddy is stingy or just being playful."
"Lin Yuanyuan, have you had enough? I said I got this from the phone store to use temporarily. Believe it or not."
After saying that, Ye Yanxi continued walking towards the classroom.
Watching Ye Yanxi's departing back, Lin Yuanyuan curled the corners of her mouth, and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes.
Still not admitting it? Lin Yuanyuan had seen it all. Ye Yanxi was just being stubborn.
Although Ye Yanxi used to be a straight - A student, she was just too rigid. She was never seen getting close to anyone. Her dressing style was simple and plain. She even learned Taekwondo and was so fierce that she had no femininity at all.
But this semester, Lin Yuanyuan clearly felt that Ye Yanxi had changed a lot. Not only did her dressing style become more mature and charming, but even the way she walked was not as hasty as before. She seemed like a little woman suddenly immersed in happiness.
This must have something to do with a man.
But Ye Yanxi refused to admit that she was being kept by a man. She still acted so high - and - mighty.
If she had admitted it, Lin Yuanyuan wouldn't have laughed at her. After all, they were all the same. Why did she have to act so superior?
Ye Yanxi always denied being kept by a man. She looked so high and mighty. Lin Yuanyuan just couldn't stand people like her who dared to do something but didn't have the guts to admit it, who were like whores but still wanted to build memorial archways.
Ye Yanxi just wait. Lin Yuanyuan would definitely find out who her sugar daddy was and make her admit it.
Humph, trying to act high and mighty with her! Just wait to be disgraced!
Lin Yuanyuan retracted her gaze and walked away swaying her snake - like waist.
There was a small problem in He Chuyan's company. When handling the property transfer for a client, she had to go to the site in person. So He Chuyan had to rush to the site in a hurry during her vacation to help the client solve the problem.
It was already afternoon when the matter was settled, so she went straight back to the company.
Just as she arrived at the company and was about to go upstairs, the receptionist seemed a bit surprised as she called out to her.
"Manager He."
He Chuyan turned around and saw the receptionist's inexplicable smile. It really made her feel uncomfortable.
"Ah... What's up? Do you have something to say?"
"You're getting married! You're really good at keeping it a secret. No one in the company knew about it. Congratulations!"
"..."
She was getting married? How come she didn't know about it and had to be told by others? He Chuyan frowned. "When did I say I'm getting married? Don't joke around. Get back to work!"
"Really? But before..."
He Chuyan didn't listen to what the receptionist was muttering. She went upstairs and gave the materials to her assistant, asking her to print out another copy and send it to her office.
Unexpectedly, after the assistant took the materials, she also smiled and said to He Chuyan, "Manager He, congratulations!"
"..."
What was going on? Why was everyone congratulating her? If it was just one person, she might think it was a joke. But when so many people said so, she couldn't help but be suspicious. "Are you also congratulating me on my upcoming marriage?"
"Yes, Manager He. You're really good at keeping a low profile. Your confidentiality work is excellent. Everyone thought you were still single. No one expected you to be getting married so soon." The assistant said with a smile.
What did this mean? She was single, okay? He Chuyan rubbed her temples in frustration. "Wait a minute. Why does everyone say I'm getting married? Where did you hear this news?"
A figure suddenly flashed through her mind. But that person wouldn't act so quickly, would he? He couldn't have found her company in just half a day, could he?
"Your future mother - in - law said so. She came to the company today and announced this news to everyone. She even gave each of us wedding candies." After saying that, the assistant happily pointed to a box of exquisitely wrapped candies on the table. "Manager He, your future mother - in - law is very kind and generous. When will you bring your never - seen - before husband to the company for us to meet?"
"..."
He Chuyan felt a rush of blood to her head, and the veins on her forehead were throbbing.
What was going on? Shen Mingshu's mother actually found her company and spread the rumor that she and her son were about to get married.
What on earth did she do to deserve this? She just had a drink with Shen Mingshu one night. How could such a crazy thing happen?
After hearing what her assistant said, He Chuyan was extremely angry. She angrily went back to her office. After locking the doors and windows, she picked up the phone and called Shen Mingshu directly.
After the call was connected, Shen Mingshu seemed to be quite busy. He only said, "Wait a minute." Then He Chuyan heard someone say, "President, this document needs your review and signature."
"Okay, leave it here." Shen Mingshu seemed to reply. His tone was unusually serious.
She didn't know what else they said after that. Anyway, it was all about the company's projects. Shen Mingshu pointed out the places that needed to be changed one by one and arranged some other things.
Although Shen Mingshu was a playboy, he was also the boss of a company. When discussing company matters with others at this moment, he was quite serious. He Chuyan felt that Shen Mingshu was not just a good - for - nothing playboy.
After a while, it seemed that he was done with his work. Shen Mingshu then moved the phone to his ear. "Miss He, what can I do for you?"
He Chuyan was still a bit dazed. Hearing his voice, she was stunned for a few seconds before she remembered why she called.
"Mr. Shen, you know your mother came to our company today. She gave wedding candies to all my colleagues and spread the news that we're about to get married everywhere. I'm calling to tell you to go back and explain to your mother clearly. There's really nothing going on between us! And... I will never marry you." He Chuyan said firmly, emphasizing the last few words.
Over there, Shen Mingshu seemed to be silent for a moment before replying, "Miss He, coincidentally, I also have something to discuss with you."
"Discuss? Why?" He Chuyan asked in confusion.
"Hey, it's hard to explain on the phone. Let's meet and talk."
"Okay." He Chuyan also thought it would be clearer to talk in person. Regarding what Shen Mingshu's mother had done, she had to warn him face - to - face that he must handle his mother.
After that, they made an appointment at a place. After work, they rushed there in a hurry.
The address was not chosen by He Chuyan.
After work, it was the rush hour. The traffic was quite congested. It took her a long time to get to the appointed place by car.
The nightlife in the city hadn't fully started yet. The neon lights were flashing in front of the Dreamland Club. When He Chuyan arrived at the place, she frowned slightly looking at the colorful flashing lights in front of her.
She didn't really like entertainment venues. But since Shen Mingshu had made an appointment to meet here, she had no choice but to come.
After waiting at the door for a few minutes, He Chuyan called Shen Mingshu. Shen Mingshu just told her to go in and find him.
He Chuyan hung up the phone and reluctantly walked into the Dreamland Club. She followed the box number Shen Mingshu gave her and looked for it.
The music in the hall was deafening, and the air was filled with the smell of cigarettes and intoxicating alcohol. When she found the box where Shen Mingshu was, seeing that the door was not tightly closed, He Chuyan just barged in.
As soon as she opened the box door, He Chuyan saw two people hugging tightly in the dim box.
He Chuyan thought she had entered the wrong room and was about to back out when she suddenly found that one of them was Shen Mingshu.
Shen Mingshu also saw He Chuyan standing at the door. He reflexively pushed the person in his arms away.
"Yanyan..." Shen Mingshu called out, his tone extremely intimate.
Before, Shen Mingshu always called her Miss He. He had never called her so intimately before. He even skipped her last name. It was so cheesy that it gave He Chuyan goosebumps.
He Chuyan didn't care what the woman who was hugging Shen Mingshu looked like at this moment. She was really uncomfortable.
Did Shen Mingshu call her here just to let her watch him being lovey - dovey with another woman?
"What do you want from me?" He Chuyan asked coldly.
She was starting to doubt Shen Mingshu's purpose of calling her here. Was it just to show off that he had a woman?
How despicable and bastard!
Unexpectedly, the next second, Shen Mingshu walked over with a big smile. Before He Chuyan could react, he reached out his long arms and pulled her into his arms.
He Chuyan instinctively struggled a few times and hit him with her arms. But Shen Mingshu groaned in pain. Instead, he tightened his arms and held He Chuyan tightly. She couldn't escape from his embrace at all.
"Zhao Yinyin, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, He Chuyan. Yanyan, this is Zhao Yinyin."
He Chuyan was completely shocked by Shen Mingshu's words "This is my girlfriend". She stiffly leaned in Shen Mingshu's arms for a long time.
The woman sitting on the sofa finally moved and turned her face. Although she was wearing a long dress, when He Chuyan saw her face clearly, she was shocked. Isn't this the woman she helped Shen Mingshu send home a few nights ago?