Hong Kong Nights of Passion

Who is the older woman in Chapter 18?
Wen Jinnian turned around and saw Jiang Shu standing behind her at some point.

"Brother, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Shuyang waved the shopping bag with the soufflé logo printed on it.

"I bought this on the way after visiting the graves; I remember you liked this place."

His gaze suddenly fell on Chi Yige, who was standing next to Wen Jinnian. His brows furrowed slightly, and his tone was wary.

"Young Master Chi, how come you're with Niannian?"

Chi Yige seemed not to hear Jiang Shu's question, and slowly took a bite of ice cream, the coolness and sweetness melting between his teeth.

After a long pause, he finally looked up and said, "Wen invited me to have dessert, so it would be impolite of me to refuse."

Wen Jinnian: "..."

She was furious. When did it become her offering to treat him? It was clearly this person who shamelessly begged her to treat him.

Jiang Shu's gaze shifted back and forth between the two, finally settling on Wen Jinian's fair face.

"Then, this one..."

Suddenly, a hand reached out and snatched the bag from Jiang Shu's hand, and Zhou Shiyi appeared in front of them with a beaming smile.

Wen Jinnian glanced at the bag in her hand, her expression indifferent and devoid of emotion.

Jiang Shu's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, then clenched into a fist as he stared at Zhou Shiyi and demanded, "You were following me?"

"Brother Jiang." Zhou Shiyi reached out and shook Jiang Shu's sleeve, deliberately lowering her voice in a coquettish manner.

“I just got back from visiting the graves. I called you but no one answered. When I asked, I found out you were here. I thought I'd stop by on my way. What a coincidence!”

She abruptly changed the subject, smiling at Wen Jinnian: "Niannian, you already have one, why don't you give this one to your sister-in-law? Otherwise you'll have to queue up again, and your legs will get numb from standing."

Wen Jin Nian sneered inwardly, "What a big white lotus flower."

Does your numbness in your leg have anything to do with her?
Just then, Chi Yige suddenly leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against her ear: "Wen, her level of 'white lotus' is much higher than yours."

He then chuckled softly.

Wen Jinnian shoved him irritably, stepped forward to Zhou Shiyi, glanced at Jiang Shu's clenched fist, and smiled gently.

She never considered herself a good person, and besides, she didn't believe Zhou Shiyi wasn't involved in the love letter incident back then.

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge.

Besides, she's just a young woman, and she's vengeful and won't let anyone get away with it.

"If you like it, please take it. However, this shop operates on a first-come, first-served basis."

She deliberately lowered her voice, "If you want to eat here in the future, you'll have to queue up early. Everything has its order."

She quickly put on a gentle smile and said sweetly, "This was specially bought for me by my brother. But if you really don't like queuing, I'll reluctantly give it to you."

Zhou Shiyi, who had been outmaneuvered, looked at Jiang Shu with a pitiful expression.

Jiang Shu remained silent, while Jiang Shu's face flushed red with anger.

Wen Jinnian was one step ahead of Zhou Shiyi, looking her up and down, her voice gentle and warm, "Sister-in-law, your stamina isn't good enough, you need to exercise more."

Zhou Shiyi tugged at the corners of her mouth, forcing an awkward smile that didn't reach her eyes.

She nodded and said, "I've been so busy with my engagement to your brother that I haven't had time for anything else."

As she spoke, she turned to Jiang Shu and said, "My friend saw an office building in the mall. Could you give me some advice?"

Jiang Shu then looked Zhou Shiyi seriously, pondered for a moment, and nodded: "Wait a moment."

His gaze then turned to Wen Jinnian, "Niannian, are you coming back with us, or..."

Wen Jinian originally intended to be a "spectator in the canyon," but when she caught sight of Zhou Shiyi adopting the protective stance of a mother hen, her "tea-art jungler" DNA, hidden deep within her, instantly awakened.

After all, in this complicated relationship, her pure feelings were buried by her and her sisters.

Zhou Shiyi, who boasts the title of "White Lotus Star Rank," had already planned ahead, intending to lock the center position firmly in her grasp. She had no intention of being a "pressure-resistant support," having no obligation to carry this couple, nor did she plan to be a "golden tool," so she decisively clicked "exit."

She's not playing this match of love-themed ranked games anymore.

However, she still felt excited to occasionally "use" Jiang Shu, acting as a third wheel to prevent some people from enjoying their time together.

Chi Yige was close to her, and he caught all the little thoughts on her face, so he spoke first.

"Young Master Jiang, I see that Wen's driver has already driven away. Since it's not on my way, I..."

Wen Jinnian looked up in surprise, a hint of astonishment flashing in her eyes. She hadn't expected Chi Yige to see through her plans and pave the way for her in advance.

With a slight tremor of her eyelashes, she quickly concealed the sharpness in her eyes, lowered her gaze, and when she looked up again, her clear eyes were like a spring spring veiled in mist, with the corners of her eyes drooping slightly as she looked at Jiang Shu with an innocent yet expectant expression.

"Brother, I bought some desserts to give to my classmates. We were also planning to discuss studio matters today. Could you give me a ride if you're going that way?"

Jiang Shu couldn't stand her gaze, especially since this was the first time Wen Jinian had made a request of him since returning to China.

He softened completely, smiling indulgently, "No problem, give me the address."

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"Young Master, where are we going?"

Uncle Zhong saw through the rearview mirror that Chi Yige was leaning back in his seat, his eyes were squinting, but the corners of his mouth were turned up, clearly in a good mood.

He parted his thin lips slightly, "Let's go to the ICC."

"Hey, Second Master would be very happy if he knew you were going to the company so early."

Moist air rushed in through the half-open car window, carrying the sweet, earthy smell of rain-soaked soil.

In the warm yellow light of the carriage, half of Chi Yige's profile was outlined by his hard jawline; the other half was hidden in the shadows, with only the outline of his brow bone being lightly depicted by the infiltrating daylight.

His gaze inadvertently fell on the shopping bag on the chair next to him. He then opened the box, picked up a spoon, and slowly ate the dessert.

Uncle Zhong, who was driving in the front seat, caught a glimpse of this scene in the rearview mirror and almost stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake when the red light came on.

The usually picky young master has actually started eating sweets on his own initiative. Is he possessed?

Wen Jinnian only realized after getting into the car that Zhou Shiyi's destination was also ICC.

Zhou Shiyi, sitting in the front row, dug her nails deep into her thighs, leaving red marks on the skin beneath her pink dress, and forced back the tears that were welling up in her eyes.

The back seat that should have belonged to her now belonged to Wen Jinian.

What's even more infuriating is that Jiang Shu bought desserts and then handed them to Wen Jinnian.

Through the rearview mirror, the woman was holding a paper bag between her fingertips, and a sweet fragrance filled the enclosed car.

She tilted her head and smiled sweetly at Jiang Shu beside her, her eyes curving into crescent moons: "Brother is the best, he remembered that I like to eat this."

The last syllable was drawn out.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Jiang Shu's lips.

Wen Jinnian pressed her tongue against her back teeth and finally understood the beauty of being a "pure white lotus": the more exasperated the other party became, the more pleased she felt.

This was just an appetizer. Before she left the Jiang family, Zhou Shiyi's "wish fulfilled" was Jiang Shu.

How could Wen Jinian do as she wished?
She wanted to take the path of the "green tea" (a term referring to a manipulative, manipulative woman), and she deliberately prevented Zhou Shiyi from having her way.

Jiang Shu was in a particularly good mood because of Wen Jinian's sudden change.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of the ICC building in the port area.

! (ω) Does anyone see a beautiful young lady here?!

Is it there? Where is it? I can't see it!

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(End of this chapter)