A beautiful summer night

Being carried out of the bar like a chick, Xia Wanzhi couldn't stand up straight, so she simply leaned back until she leaned against a hard chest and finally calmed down.

The summer night breeze was refreshing and pleasant. Xia Wanzhi took a breath of fresh air, pinched her burning earlobe, and asked with a smile, "Do you know what sadness feels like?"

Behind her was Xie Qiyan, and on either side were Yun Li and Jiang Baichuan. She looked up at the sky, but no one knew who she was asking.

Seeing that Xie Qiyan remained silent, Yunli had no choice but to ask, "What did it taste like?"

"The taste of mashing cilantro and stuffing it into your mouth is so green and smelly." Xia Wanzhi laughed self-deprecatingly, putting all her strength into Xie Qiyan. If he took a step back, she would fall flat on her face.

Understanding the implication in her words, Yunli chuckled and said, "Yes, that's a very apt description."

"The sooner you die, the sooner you'll be free from suffering." Xie Qiyan pushed her away, his attitude cold.

Xia Wanzhi straightened up, and it was unclear what had triggered her, but she turned around and stared intently at Xie Qiyan, her eyes now clearer.

Xie Qiyan didn't take it seriously and turned to Jiang Baichuan, saying, "Bring the car over here."

Jiang Baichuan pretended not to hear and turned to Yun Li to ask, "Where do you live?"

Yunli paused for a moment, hesitated for half a second, and said, "Actually, I can take a taxi myself."

Jiang Baichuan smiled and said, "It's on my way, I'll give you a ride."

Yunli: "???"

She hasn't even given me the address yet, how can it be on the way?

Xie Qiyan glanced at Jiang Baichuan.

Jiang Baichuan waved the keys in his hand and smiled at Xie Qiyan, saying, "It's my car, I'm in charge. Mr. Xie, please do as you please."

Xie Qiyan's expression darkened slightly, with a hint of gritted teeth.

Just as Yunli was about to politely refuse, Jiang Baichuan walked around and whispered, "Boss lady, a third wheel should know better."

Yunli was persuaded and awkwardly followed him for a few steps, only realizing her mistake after getting into the car: "Then why don't we just go our separate ways? Why..."

“I’m trying to create an opportunity out of kindness, but Xia Wanzhi’s brother might not appreciate it, so I need Miss Yun’s cooperation.” Jiang Baichuan’s reason was appropriate and reasonable.

Yunli pursed her lips, thinking it made a lot of sense.

We really can't let Xia Wanzhi's second spring be delayed.

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Xia Wanzhi stared at Xie Qiyan for almost ten minutes.

Xia Wanzhi only looked away when Yu Fei received orders to rush to the scene.

Unable to find the car door, Xia Wanzhi stood there sulking to herself, while even Xie Qiyan, an iceberg who never melts, couldn't help but laugh.

The moment Xie Qiyan threw her into the car, Xia Wanzhi adjusted her swaying body and wiped her unruly, slightly moist eyes.

Seeing that she remained silent, Yu Fei couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked, "Miss Xia, is she... unconscious?"

Xie Qiyan glanced sideways and replied, unusually, "I'm drunk."

"How much did they drink...?" Yu Fei sniffed, smelling the alcohol.

"Are you a dog?" Xie Qiyan looked at Xia Wanzhi, who was curled up in a ball, and lowered his voice slightly.

Yu Fei glanced at the rearview mirror: "Could it be that we pushed him too far and he's having second thoughts?"

"Shut your mouth." Xie Qiyan turned his head and met Yu Fei's gaze in the rearview mirror.

Fierce and domineering.

Yu Fei shut his mouth and awkwardly looked away.

They won't tell you or let you see it.

Anyone who didn't know better would think the girl in the car was his woman.

"Mr. Xie..."

"No bonus next month." Xie Qiyan was already getting impatient.

Yu Fei, holding back his resentment, said, "Even if she's gone, I still have to ask. Should we send Miss Xia to you or back to the Zhou family?"

Xie Qiyan narrowed his eyes slightly: "Give it to me—"

"Huh?" Yu Fei almost lost his grip on the steering wheel.

"Do you think this is appropriate?" Xie Qiyan's inherent cold aura intensified.

Yu Fei: "...Then send it back to the Zhou family."

"Do you think she's not pitiful enough?" Xie Qiyan scoffed.

Yu Fei: "???"

Which one do you want?

God should really install a mind-reading system on people who are special assistants, so they can read the minds of domineering CEOs.

Otherwise, a bonus of 100 million could be deducted entirely by a single sentence.

After a long pause, as if he had considered it carefully, Xie Qiyan said, "Send it to Xie Tan."

Yu Fei coughed lightly: "Then I'll just send it back to your house..."

A chill ran down his spine, and Yu Fei's last few words became weaker. This time, he shut his mouth completely, not daring to speak.

The car came to a stop in front of the Xie family's old house. This time, Yu Fei wisely stepped aside, leaving space for the two people in the back of the car.

The car lights were on, but Xia Wanzhi opened her eyes and remained motionless.

Xie Qiyan remained silent, simply sitting quietly with her.

As time ticked by, Xie Qiyan's last bit of patience ran out: "If you don't get out of the car now, I'll leave you sleeping in it tonight."

"No." Xia Wanzhi sat upright, turning her head to look at Xie Qiyan with a determined gaze, as if she wanted to join the Party.

Xie Qiyan frowned and stared at her for a few seconds, then chuckled in an annoyed tone, "Still drunk?"

"I didn't drink alcohol," Xia Wanzhi said righteously.

"Yes, we drank the Immortal Wine." Xie Qiyan relaxed his eyebrows and leaned back slightly.

"Xie Qiyan." Xia Wanzhi straightened her back and said in a serious tone, "I will not move out, not even if you give me a hundred million."

"Absolutely no compromise?" Xie Qiyan continued, following her words.

Xia Wanzhi's eyes were firm: "I will never bow down to evil forces."

"Quite principled," Xie Qiyan commented casually.

"Go to hell, capitalists!" Xia Wanzhi said angrily.

Xie Qiyan: "..."

"You're also a capitalist's daughter." Xie Qiyan's tone was slightly somber. Looking at Xia Wanzhi's expression of hatred for capitalists, he couldn't help but think of his own past when he was powerless and helpless.

They also hate capitalists just the same.

Xia Wanzhi gripped her clothes tightly, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but after a long while she only managed to say, "It's not anymore."

She said, "I have nothing left."

Xie Qiyan scoffed lightly: "Is that so? How pitiful."

"Xie Qiyan." Xia Wanzhi slumped to the side in despair, slowly moving her fingers to grab the corner of Xie Qiyan's clothes. "If you have any sympathy, let me and my studio go. I have nothing left but my studio."

In Xie Qiyan's memory, Xia Wanzhi was not someone who easily showed weakness.

But Xia Wanzhi now is quite pathetic.

If someone else had acquired Xingyao, would she have used the same coquettish charm to beg another man?

But this assumption seems to be invalid.

What he sets his sights on, no one else can compete with.

He will be the one to acquire Xingyao.

People who ask for favors are the easiest to manipulate. Xie Qiyan chuckled and tapped Xia Wanzhi's hand with two fingers: "Take your hand away."

"You really have no heart." Xia Wanzhi sighed and withdrew her hand.

For a moment, Xie Qiyan couldn't tell whether she was sober or drunk.

Xie Qiyan felt like laughing for no reason.

Why don't you want to move?

"Because the studio is my life." Xia Wanzhi interrupted Xie Qiyan before he could finish speaking. She might not be the brightest, but she gets very emotional whenever the studio is mentioned.

She is actually very smart.

"Your life?" Xie Qiyan looked at her.

Xia Wanzhi nodded solemnly: "That's my livelihood."

Xie Qiyan waited for her to continue.

Xia Wanzhi pouted and sobbed, "Those heartless bastards froze all my bank cards, waaaaah..."

“That’s perfect. Move the studio, and I’ll give you ten times the compensation.” Xie Qiyan raised an eyebrow.

Xia Wanzhi swallowed back her sobs. The negotiation had failed. She rubbed her eyes, feeling sleepy and her head was throbbing. She turned her head and found a comfortable position to slowly close her eyes.