Night Fire Lingering

Chapter 200 He only broke up with her, he didn't cheat.

However, when everyone looked at Wen Yan again, she picked up the cup in front of Gu Yanci, smelled it, confirmed that it was wine, then curled her lips in disgust and put it down.

He remained indifferent throughout, showing no signs of having just gone on a killing spree.

"Go home or play for a while?" Gu Yanci said, glancing at one of the young men. The young man immediately ran to get a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed the cap, and handed it to Gu Yanci.

Gu Yanci handed the drink to Wen Yan.

"Is there anything fun to do?" Wen Yan looked at the table where Zhou Shao and the others had just gathered and asked Zhou Shao, "Play cards?"

Young Master Zhou shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum.

Two years ago, they played Pai Gow with Wen Yan and Luo Beiqing, and lost everything in one night except their underwear—physically speaking, all they had left!

Wen Yan's teasing was so obvious that a smile flashed in Gu Yanci's eyes.

He helped Wen Yan with her bag and took her hand as she stood up: "Let's go home then."

Wen Yan glared at the man and snorted coldly, clearly intending to go home and settle the score.

"Senior, come with us! We can talk to Gu Yanci about Uncle!" Wen Yan called out to Jiang Xing as Gu Yanci pulled her away.

Jiang Xing paused for a moment, then immediately followed.

Wen Yan... Wen Yan heard everything?

She asked her to come in together, but actually she was looking for Gu Yanci.

Jiang Xing felt a pang of sadness and followed after him with immense gratitude.

"Hey, Brother Lou?" Someone noticed that Lou Qi had also stood up.

Lou Qi waved his hand: "You guys have fun, the expenses will be charged to my account."

As they spoke, they followed Gu Yanci and the others out.

Just a second before Jiang Xing felt a warm glow in her heart, but when she suddenly heard that Lou Qi was also leaving, her body stiffened abruptly, and she tried hard to restrain herself from turning around to look.

Lou Qi took in the whole scene, a hint of lust flashing in his eyes.

Those who know him know that this is a sign that he's in a good mood.

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The VIP floor has excellent soundproofing. As soon as the door to the private room is closed, no sound can be heard from outside the corridor, as if you have entered another world.

Wen Yan asked the waiter for an empty private room and had tea and snacks served.

"Senior, I'm sorry, but I overheard a bit of what you were saying on the phone..." Wen Yan pushed the white tea towards Jiang Xing, "If you'd like, you can tell me about it, and I'll see if I can help you."

The steaming mist and the aroma of tea relax one's nerves.

White tea contains significantly more theanine than other teas, which can help with sleep and makes it suitable for evening consumption.

Wen Yan's willingness to offer help means she's willing to lend a hand.

Jiang Xing had finally managed to suppress her emotions, but they surged uncontrollably again, and tears instantly streamed down her face.

She glanced at Gu Yanci subconsciously. The latter was unhappy that Wen Yan had only poured tea for her and not for him, so he snatched Wen Yan's cup and took a sip of tea from the spot where Wen Yan had just drunk from.

Even though Gu Yanci wasn't looking at her, she inexplicably sensed a warning.

"Why are you looking at him?" Wen Yan immediately noticed something was amiss and made a guess. "Did you already go to see Gu Yanci before?"

“No.” Jiang Xing shook her head. “I’m going to see Lou Shao. He’s my boyfriend… no, my ex-boyfriend’s investor. I want Ying Kaian to return the money I lent him for his startup.”

Lou Qi: "?"

What is she looking for?

No, wait!

Ex-boyfriend?

Lou Qi immediately looked at Jiang Xing, his gaze revealing a mixture of shock and delight.

For a moment, Jiang Xing had the illusion that he was being targeted by a vicious dog.

"Senior, you broke up?" Wen Yan recalled the phone call from earlier; the conversation between Jiang Xing and Ying Kaian was indeed not very friendly.

“Yeah. My father was kidnapped. The money my parents used to buy me a house was secretly lent to him to start his business. The man I've loved and treated with all my heart for so many years is now unwilling to return the money that saved my father's life. What's the point of keeping it?” Jiang Xing said, shaking his head self-deprecatingly. “Besides, he cheated on me.”

After their encounter at the restaurant, Jiang Xing broke up with Ying Kaian, but Ying Kaian refused. The two fell into a cold war. A week later, Jiang Xing found condoms and sex toys in Ying Kaian's pocket, nearly making her vomit, and broke up with him again. This time, Ying Kaian didn't refuse, probably because his relationship with the wealthy businesswoman was stable and he no longer needed her.

Wen Yan thought of a sentence.

Before he could finish speaking, a mocking voice said it for him: "You love-struck fool who thinks he'll be unlucky if he spends money on a man."

Wen Yan warned, "Abandon the building!"

While what he said is true, it was still very unpleasant to say.

Jiang Xing glanced coldly at Lou Qi: "Isn't his infidelity largely thanks to Young Master Lou?"

Lou Qi shrugged: "Don't throw mud at me, I never cheat."

He just changes female partners frequently, but he breaks up with them directly when he doesn't like them anymore. Cheating is so degrading!

Jiang Xing took a deep breath and stopped talking to Lou Qi.

Wen Yan glanced at Jiang Xing, then at Lou Qi, sensing something was amiss, but that wasn't the point right now.

"What's the situation now? How much money are the kidnappers asking for? How much shortfall are they? Will they release him if we pay? Have they called the police?" Wen Yan asked.

While moved, Jiang Xing felt an even greater sense of sorrow.

She answered each question in turn: "The kidnappers are demanding three million US dollars, and we're currently one million US dollars short. They might not release us even if we pay. I haven't dared to call the police yet."

Three million US dollars is equivalent to more than 20 million US dollars in the national currency. This is not a small amount. Jiang Xing's parents are both university professors. Although they are highly educated, their family is not extremely wealthy. To be able to get two million US dollars, they probably had to sell all their assets.

Wen Yan looked at Gu Yanci.

The latter seemed oblivious to her gaze, looking down at the emails on his phone as if he were just a nobody keeping Wen Yan company.

"Snapped!"

Wen Yan slapped his thigh and said displeasedly, "Hey!"

He's clearly capable of multitasking; there's no way he didn't hear what they were saying.

Gu Yanci said gently, "Miss Jiang said she came to see Lou Qi, so I shouldn't overstep my bounds."

Lou Qi raised an eyebrow expectantly.

Jiang Xing's face paled slightly. She... she had just made up the wrong excuse.

Although she broke up with Ying Kaian, she didn't want to have too much to do with Lou Qi!