Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 203 Without further ado, I'll go back to the villa.

Back at the Imperial Palace in Tiandu, Duan Yiheng did not go upstairs with her, clearly indicating that he did not intend to stay overnight.

Before he left, Lin Xi stopped him and asked, "Lin Xiaoying, what are you planning to do?"

Duan Yiheng said, "It was just a 'chance encounter,' it's difficult to handle."

He couldn't just storm into her company and tell her to get lost.

"That's true," Lin Xi nodded. "Let's talk about her matter later. I'm going upstairs now."

After saying goodbye, Duan Yiheng returned to the villa. When Sister Mei returned from the north courtyard, he called her into his study.

How is Grandpa's health?

Sister Mei said, "It's relatively stable. Mr. Duan went to the North Campus a day ago and stayed for nearly two hours."

Duan Yiheng then asked, "Where is Uncle Deng?"

Sister Mei said, "I've gone out three times in the last half month."

Duan Yiheng's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. Three times in half a month... Duan Zheng had just been there.

It seems that Uncle Deng has already told Grandpa about Duan Zheng's extramarital affair.

Uncle Deng's departure might confirm this.

If Anqi is indeed Duan Zheng's daughter, it seems he won't tell the old man.

If we had told him, we would have brought him to his presence as early as last year when he announced his will.

Mei glanced at Duan Yiheng, wanting to say something but not knowing where to begin.

Ever since Duan Yiheng instructed her to collect Duan Zheng's sample, she had been pondering this for many days.

However, she also understood that she couldn't ask Duan Yiheng about things he wouldn't tell her.

Duan Yiheng tapped the table and suddenly asked Sister Mei, "What has Duan Mingxuan been doing lately?"

Sister Mei said, "It's completely different from before. I don't go to nightclubs anymore, I don't drink alcohol anymore, and I go to work with my husband every day."

Duan Yiheng scoffed inwardly. No wonder he hadn't been bothering Lin Xi lately.

The position of general manager's assistant requires real skills, but it's also very busy.

If Duan Mingxuan studied seriously, he wouldn't be any worse than others; it's just a pity that he realized his mistake too late.

Duan Yiheng roughly understood what he wanted to do.

He thought Lin Xi disliked him because he was neglecting his duties. Duan Yiheng shook his head. "Fool."

Duan Mingxuan's biggest flaw is his arrogance.

Duan Yiheng's phone vibrated, and he glanced at Sister Mei: "Go out."

Lin Xi sent a message to Duan Yiheng, asking him when he would be coming over tomorrow.

Less than three seconds later, Duan Yiheng sent a few words: Miss me?

Lin Xi: ...Don't play dumb. Aren't you coming to wait for the test results tomorrow?

Duan Yiheng: You know it's the same, don't you?

Lin Xi: Aren't you coming over?

Duan Yiheng: If you say you miss me, I'll come over.

Lin Xi: What's the point of arguing? I don't want to.

Duan Yiheng: I've thought about it. I'll arrive around 10 a.m. tomorrow and we can have lunch together.

After receiving Duan Yiheng's message, Lin Xi went to bed early that night.

She got up early the next day and specifically instructed the housekeeper to bring up any packages for her as soon as possible.

Duan Yiheng arrived just before ten o'clock.

Lin Xi opened the door and asked him, "Why are you here so early?"

Duan Yiheng changed his shoes: "I got up early, so I decided to come over. What are we having for lunch?"

"Let's not go out," Lin Xi said. "Let's order food."

Duan Yiheng said, "I'm not hungry yet. I ate a little late this morning."

Just as Lin Xi was about to speak, the doorbell rang.

The two exchanged a glance and walked towards the door together.

The housekeeper delivered a package. Lin Xi took it, thanked him, and instead of opening it right there in the entryway, she pushed Duan Yiheng into the living room.

Both of them thought the package wouldn't arrive until the afternoon.

Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng sat side by side, staring at the documents on the coffee table. She turned to Duan Yiheng and said, "Should I open it?"

Duan Yiheng nodded calmly: "Take it apart."

Lin Xi reached out and picked up the document, opening it with her eyes fixed on it, without blinking once from beginning to end.

She scanned through all the information before finally settling on the result.

On the page with the identification results, the DNA analysis supports the conclusion that Duan Zheng is Ke Yueke's biological father, and another page also shows that Ke Yu is Ke Yueke's biological mother.

Lin Xi glanced at Duan Yiheng and, seeing that he remained expressionless, murmured, "So Anqi's real name is Ke Yueke."

Duan Yiheng put the documents away: "I'll take the paternity test results."

Lin Xi knew he was useful, so she asked, "What are you going to do? What will happen to An Qi if Ke Yu and Uncle Duan's relationship is exposed at the board meeting?"

Duan Yiheng pulled Lin Xi close, his forehead touching hers: "Lin Xi, I can't control anyone, and I don't want to. Everything has a cause and an effect."

Lin Xi hugged him: "I was just asking because I know I will always stand by your side."

Duan Yiheng's dark eyes were deep: "Even if I did something wrong?"

Lin Xi released him and looked into his eyes: "What counts as a bad thing?"

“For example, I’ll take this paternity test to see Grandpa.” Duan Yiheng looked at her, as if trying to see into Lin Xi’s heart. “You know what I’ll do, right?”

Lin Xi was taken aback: "Grandpa's health..."

“I will have a medical team on standby at the villa,” Duan Yiheng said. “Once I have the upper hand, I will not give up any opportunity.”

Lin Xi was still somewhat worried, but Duan Yiheng and Duan Zheng were fundamentally different.

Duan Yiheng would not deliberately provoke the old man.

“I thought you would wait for a suitable time to announce it at the board meeting.” Lin Xi pursed her lips. “Since you’re going to do it, then do it.”

Duan Yiheng has been enduring this for too long. If he continues to suppress it, Lin Xi can't guarantee what will happen to him.

Lin Xi understood Duan Yiheng's predicament, as his grandfather repeatedly tried to relinquish power and tested him time and again, while his biological father was also watching him closely.

Duan Yiheng suddenly hugged her tightly: "Uncle Deng has probably already told Grandpa about Duan Zheng and Ke Yu. These past few days, Uncle Deng has been going out early and returning late to confirm it, so I don't have time."

If Uncle Deng investigates further, Ke Yue might be exposed.

Grandpa will use all his power to cover up the relationship between Duan Zheng and Ke Yu.

In the end, all that happened was that Ke Yu resigned and took Ke Yueke to settle abroad.

None of them suffered any loss.

Lin Xi broke free from his embrace and cupped his face in her hands: "Duan Yiheng, I don't think I've ever told you how much I like you."

From liking to fondness, and from fondness to love, her relationship with him is destined to leave a significant mark on her life.

"You don't need to explain many things to me; I understand."

Duan Yiheng let her cup his face and asked, "How much do you like me?"

"I can't describe it." Lin Xi rubbed his cheek. "I hope you can feel it every day from now on, and then one day tell me, 'I think I know how much you love me.'"

Duan Yiheng's cheek brushed against her palm, and he leaned in to kiss Lin Xi.

He understood Lin Xi's meaning: love is built up from the small, everyday things in life.

His time with Lin Xi was very short; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a passionate romance.

Passion fades easily, but true love is hard to find.

Time flies, can they still hold on to each other as they did at the beginning?

That's the kind of unwavering commitment they wanted.

"Okay, that's enough kissing." Lin Xi pushed him away. "Let's go eat."

Duan Yiheng kissed her cheek: "There's no time to lose, I'm going back to the villa."

After a slight pause, Lin Xi nodded.