Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 140 He wouldn't be so magnanimous as to allow Lin Xi and Duan Mingxuan to coexist peace

Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng went to the North Courtyard to wish the old man a Happy New Year.

She thought Duan Yiheng was going to take her out, but to her surprise, he turned around and led her to the underground floor.

There is a private cinema at home. After passing through a slightly dimly lit corridor, behind a heavy soundproof door is the viewing room that can accommodate the whole family.

It's the Spring Festival, so there's no shortage of films for the holiday season.

Lin Xi was in a bad mood, so Duan Yiheng picked out a comedy for her.

On the marble coffee table were red wine, desserts, fruits, and snacks. Lin Xi nestled on the large leather sofa, laughing uncontrollably.

The huge screen illuminated her beautiful face. Duan Yiheng took a sip of red wine, smiled, and turned his gaze away.

After watching the movie, which lasted for more than two hours, Lin Xi rubbed her sore cheeks.

She turned her head and glanced at Duan Yiheng; their eyes met in the dim light.

"Feeling better?" Duan Yiheng asked.

Lin Xi chuckled twice: "Last night, I accidentally drank too much, and I cried because... because I have bad drinking manners."

She vaguely remembered crying while holding him, feeling embarrassed and ashamed.

Duan Yiheng didn't expose her, but nodded and said he understood.

The soundproof door was pushed open at that moment, and Duan Mingxuan walked in: "Xiao Xi, so you've been here."

Lin Xi withdrew her gaze from Duan Yiheng and gave a faint reply.

The atmosphere in the room froze instantly. Lin Xi, caught between the two of them, felt a little overwhelmed and got up to say she was going back to rest.

Duan Mingxuan immediately followed.

Duan Yiheng didn't move. Duan Mingxuan was difficult to deal with, and stopping him would only keep harassing Lin Xi.

Lin Xi was fed up with the repeated attempts to contact him, and she hoped that the last bit of familial affection would be completely worn away.

That mouth had called Duan Mingxuan's name countless times, with joyful, coquettish, and shy expressions...

If it was disappointment, disgust... Duan Yiheng gripped the wine glass tightly, no longer hiding his malicious smile.

His jealousy was like a burning flame; he wouldn't be magnanimous enough to let Lin Xi and Duan Mingxuan coexist peacefully.

Even the little childhood affection that remains is not enough.

Lin Xi was caught up by Duan Mingxuan at the entrance of the corridor.

"What exactly do you want to say?" Because it was the first day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Xi restrained her tone.

Duan Mingxuan sensed a hint of perfunctoriness in her tone and retorted, "Can't I even say a word to you now?"

"..." Lin Xi suddenly looked at him, "If you spoke properly, I would naturally speak properly to you, but what did you do?"

"My mom wanted me to meet the Xia family's daughter, but I didn't want to, so I naturally declined." Duan Mingxuan didn't know what he had done wrong. "I said I had someone I liked, but I didn't say it was you. Why are you so upset?"

"You can say you don't want to?" Lin Xi didn't understand why he was being so hypocritical. "I can't say I don't want to?"

"I've already said I don't like you. I don't like or agree with the things you said in front of the elders. Why are you still so stubborn?"

"There are so many women who like you, don't waste your time on me, okay?"

"Are you being so harsh because of Duan Yiheng?" Duan Mingxuan felt as if insects were gnawing at his heart. "What exactly did you do with him those two nights at the manor?"

This matter haunted him like a curse, keeping him tossing and turning at night.

If I don't ask, I'll explode with pent-up anger; there's a strange fire burning inside me.

"It's none of your business," Lin Xi said coldly.

"It's none of my business?" Duan Mingxuan gripped her shoulders. "Even if I hadn't realized I liked you, based on our feelings for each other, I'm responsible for what happens to you."

"Judging from your expression, you probably already knew that Duan Yiheng liked you, but he clearly had no connection with you at all. Have you never doubted why he would like you?"

Lin Xi frowned: "What do you mean?"

Duan Mingxuan sneered: "What do I mean? I'm asking you, what was I doing when you liked me? How did I treat you? Did you only like me because you felt how good I was to you?"

"But what did you do for Duan Yiheng during the three years he liked you? You barely spoke a few words to each other in a year, so what reason did he have to like you?"

"Xiao Xi, don't be so easily deceived that you don't even realize it, and don't say that there's no reason to like someone."

The words were rough but the reasoning was sound. Lin Xi's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't show anything in front of Duan Mingxuan.

"What do I have that he could possibly lie to?" Lin Xi sneered at him.

Duan Mingxuan: "You have 10% of Yinfan's shares, which is not a small percentage. After Duan Yiheng came of age, he only got 8% of Yinfan's shares. Now he is the president of Yinfan Technology and holds 20% of the shares. Just think about how important your part is to him."

Lin Xi's face turned completely cold: "Why don't you say that my shares are also very important to Uncle Duan?"

There were even harsher words, but she didn't intend to expose them.

Chen Baiwei wanted both the shares in her hands and the shares, but she didn't want her to marry Duan Mingxuan, so she kept bringing up their childhood.

Duan Zheng had at least previously made it clear that he was willing for her to be with Duan Mingxuan.

Chen Baiwei wanted to get something for nothing, but verbally complained that her small shareholding was useless.

"Xiao Xi, I'm doing this for your own good," Duan Mingxuan said earnestly. "You can't rule out the possibility that Duan Yiheng is trying to get close to you."

“Even if that’s possible, it’s between him and me.” Lin Xi’s gaze swept over Duan Yiheng as he came out of the audiovisual room. “For example, when you came out and talked to me about these random things, Duan Yiheng didn’t interrupt because he knew it was between you and me.”

After saying that, Lin Xi turned and left.

Duan Mingxuan stood there with a frown, feeling very unwilling.

Duan Yiheng went upstairs and found the sullen Lin Xi. He gently coaxed her, "I finally managed to cheer her up with a movie, so don't be angry anymore."

Lin Xi muttered, "Who's angry?"

Duan Yiheng stepped forward and ruffled her hair: "Being angry can be beautiful, but it's bad for your health."

Lin Xi brushed his hand away, her ears turning red silently.

The next day, Lin Xi got up early, had breakfast, went back to her room to change her clothes, and put on light makeup.

She rarely wore cheongsams, and stood in front of the mirror for a long time, not coming down for a long time.

Duan Yiheng sat in the living room and asked Sister Mei, "She hasn't come down yet?"

“It’s normal for girls to take a while to put on makeup,” Sister Mei said, speaking up for Lin Xi. “Wait a little longer, there’s still plenty of time.”

Duan Yiheng: "..."

He wasn't impatient; he was afraid Lin Xi might suddenly change her mind.

However, since we've already promised the old man, the possibility of that happening is still very small.

"Are there any gifts missing?" Duan Yiheng reminded him. "Did the driver put them in the car?"

Sister Mei: "Don't worry, these are all things that the old lady uses often. I already had Xiao Zhang load them into the car."

Duan Yiheng hummed in agreement, picked up the teacup, and quietly drank half a cup.

He heard a noise upstairs, looked up, and heard Lin Xi say "I forgot my phone" before going back upstairs.

He smiled silently and shook his head, but his gaze remained fixed on the stairwell.

A short while later, Lin Xi's footsteps approached from afar.