dtnovels Chapter 114 All the men she had ever been involved with in this life gathered together.
Chapter 114 All the men she had ever been involved with in this life gathered together.
Lin Xi was sandwiched between Zhou Zheng and Duan Yiheng, and dared not look away even slightly.
I don't know how Duan Yiheng knew that she and Zhou Zheng were at his door.
Logically speaking, the rooms here should be very soundproof.
Upon reaching the top floor, Lin Xi indeed saw Liang Yutong standing with Mu Shuo.
However, Mu Shuo's gaze was entirely fixed on Liang Yutong.
Lin Xi didn't want to disturb them, so she glanced around and saw Mu Zhao.
He had no interest in fireworks and sat alone drinking.
Lin Xi pointed in his direction and told Duan Yiheng and Zhou Zheng, "They're over there."
The group walked over and sat down.
When Mu Zhao saw them, he suddenly laughed and said, "You guys are really something, coming up only after the fireworks were over."
Lin Xi was taken aback. The moment he looked up, the blackness returned to silence.
Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "Then let's have a drink to help me sleep."
Mu Zhao laughed and said, "Let's go to a bar. Meng Huaishan and Zhou Li are there. This is where my silly little brother goes on his date."
Lin Xi quickly said, "Then let's go to the bar and wait there."
Zhou Zheng and Duan Yiheng, like headless flies, got up together and went to the bar.
Lin Xi tugged at Mu Zhao's sleeve from behind and mouthed "I need to talk to you."
Mu Zhao was taken aback. Did Lin Xi want to see him about something?
He glanced at Duan Yiheng's back and gave Lin Xi an "OK" sign.
"I've had too much to drink, I'd better drink juice with Lin Xi instead." Mu Zhao led Duan Yiheng and Zhou Zheng to Meng Huaishan and Zhou Li's table.
Duan Yiheng also wanted to know Zhou Zheng's attitude, so he nodded to Mu Zhao: "Take care of him."
Mu Zhao: "Don't worry."
He took Lin Xi to a quiet corner and made her and himself a glass of juice.
"You just said you wanted to talk to me about something, which startled me," Mu Zhao said with a smile. "I guessed you were going to ask me about Yi Heng."
Lin Xi hummed in agreement: "Brother Mu Zhao, could you please not tell him about our conversation tonight?"
Mu Zhao: "Don't worry, I have morals."
Lin Xi couldn't tell him about her relationship with Duan Yiheng, so she could only hint at it indirectly:
"You know my grandfather wants my eldest brother to marry Tan Qi, right? But my eldest brother is unwilling, and as his secretary, my grandfather hopes I can persuade him."
Mu Zhao: "You'd better not waste your time. There's no way he and Tan Qi can be together."
Lin Xi asked, feigning nonchalance, "Why?"
Mu Zhao glanced at Duan Yiheng in the distance and said, "He has someone he likes, and it started three years ago."
Lin Xi looked shocked again: "Brother Mu Zhao, you must be joking with me. There has never been any woman around my brother."
“That’s because of that person, he can’t say.” Mu Zhao gave Lin Xi a meaningful look. “In reality, he has done a lot for them behind the scenes.”
Having hit the nail on the head, Lin Xi asked, feigning curiosity, "What did he do?"
If he were to be specific, Lin Xi would know he was referring to her. Mu Zhao smiled.
"How would I know the specifics? I only know that when the other person was studying abroad, the thing he did most was to ensure their safety."
"Besides that, there's life and studies. He'll do anything he can think of."
Lin Xi was taken aback. Her grandfather had entrusted everything about her overseas affairs to Duan Zheng and Chen Baiwei.
Chen Baiwei confidently assured that she would arrange everything for her, and that if Duan Yiheng interfered, her safety would not be guaranteed.
She remembers feeling very uncomfortable during the first month, during which she moved to a new apartment with the highest security level, and also changed her driver and vehicle.
The emergency contact mechanism was established in cooperation with her school's security department on behalf of Yinfan Group.
She always believed it was Duan Zheng's power.
Lin Xi only now realized that she had been living under Duan Yiheng's wing all along.
Mu Zhao, oblivious to Lin Xi's subtle expression, continued:
"You know, he's so busy with work, yet he still manages to find time to listen to foreign reports every night when he gets home. I was lucky enough to hear it once, it was amazing."
"What did they eat today? Who did they see? What did they do? Anyone who didn't know better would think they went to kindergarten."
"I also asked the housekeeper to remind me of the weather changes. I thought to myself, you don't need to remind me of that. It's something they should be doing."
"During one social riot, good heavens, it flew right over and almost got hurt. The Molotov cocktail exploded at its feet."
Lin Xi slowly raised her head, her pupils trembling slightly, the aftershocks of which were cut into countless fragments by the dim light.
She recalled that three years ago in October, a violent clash occurred between police and civilians, and tear gas and Molotov cocktails left the streets in a mess.
She remembers it very clearly because the riot happened right at the school gate.
But she never expected that Duan Yiheng was among them.
After a long pause, Lin Xi managed a smile: "Is there anything else?"
Mu Zhao said, "I can't even count all the details, but you'll probably find out in the future."
Lin Xi nodded his thanks.
As the night deepened, everyone showed signs of exhaustion.
Lin Xi saw Duan Yiheng wave to her, indicating that she could go back to sleep. Liang Yutong and Mu Shuo also came to the bar.
Lin Xi glanced at the time; it was already 2 a.m., and she and Liang Yutong went back to their room together.
"I thought you weren't coming back tonight. Mu Shuo called me, so I went," Liang Yutong explained to Lin Xi.
Lin Xi: "With so many people, how could they not come back?"
Liang Yutong laughed: "You two are adults, and you're still acting like you're in a pure love story? Since you've already been having an affair with him, are you afraid of the awkwardness of sitting at the same table with him after you break up if you don't do the bedroom thing?"
Lin Xi: "..."
Liang Yutong laughed even more smugly: "There's nothing embarrassing about it, I think it's quite exciting."
Lin Xi caught up with her and covered her mouth with his hand: "Stop talking."
She dared to say these things in the hallway, but she was too embarrassed to listen.
Liang Yutong couldn't possibly keep quiet, so she broke free from her and ran back to her room, where the two chatted for another two hours.
The next day, everyone slept until the afternoon.
After a simple get-together and a meal, it was time to head back.
Zhou Zheng didn't want to miss this opportunity, so he stepped forward and said to Lin Xi, "Miss Lin, let me take you home. We can go see the old man there."
"..."
Lin Xi could have easily refused the first part of the sentence and suggested going back in Duan Yiheng's car, but the second part made it difficult for him to refuse.
Meng Huaishan tugged at Duan Yiheng, creating an opportunity for them: "Get in the car, what are you standing there for?"
Mu Zhao and Liang Yutong, who were both unaware of the situation, looked at each other, then, realizing they were powerless to do anything, they both retreated into their cars.
Lin Xi reluctantly got into Zhou Zheng's car. Even though she couldn't see the other side through the glass, Lin Xi still felt extremely uncomfortable.
Zhou Zheng's car started first, and just as he left the club, a black Bentley sped past him.
Lin Xi: "..."
Since Zhou Zheng was going to visit his grandfather, Lin Xi naturally told him to go through the north gate.
The nanny in the North Wing was notified in advance, and the old man was very pleased to hear this and wanted to invite him to stay for dinner.
The younger generation of the family were all there, and the old man then asked Lin Xi to call Duan Yiheng and Duan Mingxuan over.
Lin Xi: "..."
She almost wanted to scream "Help!" because all the men she had ever been involved with in her life had gathered together.