allonlinenovel Chapter 104 Hesitant and Unmanly
Chapter 104 Hesitant and Unmanly
Cheng Ai pursed her lips and remained silent for a long time before saying, "Just now, Cheng Baoni said that Song Yifei's face was slashed by Hao Jian. I couldn't help but do some divination, and the result showed that she suffered a terrible misfortune but also had a miraculous escape. Do you think I should go and help her?"
Ye Jingke's eyes were cool and aloof, and he smiled faintly, "The moment you asked the question, you already had the answer in your heart, so my advice is insignificant."
Cheng Ai was taken aback, then smiled sweetly, took his arm and walked forward.
Ye Jingke's analysis was correct. She really didn't intend to help. Since they had escaped a desperate situation, there was still a glimmer of hope. This was the last straw that broke Hao Jian's back, and they had to make good use of it!
After they stepped out of the barrier, Bai Jing, Zhong Zheyi, and Liao Yunqing surrounded them, some carrying their bags, some handing them coats, and others offering their greetings.
The five people got into the car, and Ye Jingke introduced them, "Ai Ai, the person sitting in the passenger seat is Liao Yunqing, who is my brother, just like Hanmo; Yunqing, the person next to me is Ai Ai, whom I mentioned to you before."
Cheng Ai and Liao Yunqing exchanged a glance and nodded symbolically, which was their way of greeting each other.
The car remained silent as Bai Jing parked it in front of the hotel. The receptionist greeted them warmly and led them inside, while the valet obediently took the car keys and drove it to the underground parking lot.
The five were led into a VIP room. After they sat down, the food was served one after another. Cheng Ai's eyes sparkled as she eagerly picked up some food and began to eat.
Liao Yunqing looked displeased. She and Ye Jingke hadn't even started eating yet, and she was already feasting. How rude of her!
“Miss Cheng, the Lü family, the Liao family, and the Ye family are all well-known families in the world. How can you, a mere illegitimate daughter, be so ill-mannered?”
Ye Jingke was peeling shrimp when he heard this and frowned.
The three brothers have very different personalities. The eldest brother, Lü Hanmo, has a fiery temper and acts exaggeratedly, but he always smiles when facing outsiders.
As the third child, he is calm and reserved, but also domineering and decisive in his actions.
The second son, Liao Yunqing, is gentle and refined, humble and polite. Why would he publicly reprimand someone he cares about today?
Cheng Ai slowed down her chewing and glanced at Zhong Zheyi and Bai Jing out of the corner of her eye.
Seeing them sitting so formally, she quickly put down her chopsticks and looked at Ye Jingke with a wronged expression. The meaning was obvious: she was very hungry and wanted to eat!
Although Cheng Ai disliked Liao Yunqing from the first moment she met him, she still had to follow proper etiquette.
Seeing her adorable appearance, Ye Jingke's heart softened inexplicably. "Ai Ai, you can do whatever you want in front of me."
He paused for a moment and then advised, "You haven't been feeling well lately, so don't drink cold juice and try to eat as little spicy food as possible."
After saying that, he put the shrimp meat into Cheng Ai's bowl, and then looked up at the other three and said, "We're all family, so don't be shy, just relax."
Bai Jing hurriedly picked up his chopsticks and started eating voraciously. He had come in a rush and hadn't eaten anything all day, so he was starving.
Zhong Zheyi didn't stand on ceremony and put on disposable gloves, intending to first eliminate the nearest hairy crab.
When I first met Ye Jingke, I thought he was unapproachable, but after spending time with him a few times, I found that he was not as cold and ruthless as the rumors suggested. On the contrary, he was very approachable and treated his employees very well. He was a rare and good boss.
Cheng Ai picked up a piece of shrimp and put it in her mouth, chewing slowly and enjoying it with her eyes narrowed, not giving Liao Yunqing a single glance.
The latter looked constipated. He had never expected Ye Jingke to make an exception for Cheng Ai, and he couldn't understand why a dignified president and a famous movie star would be willing to serve her.
No! He absolutely cannot let this woman have her way. There are no magical arts in the world; it's all just a trick she uses to seduce her own brother!
Ye Jingke continued his shrimp-peeling spree, taking meticulous care of Cheng Ai.
At the end of the meal, everyone except Liao Yunqing was completely satisfied.
Bai Jing had just distributed the room cards when her boss called her away.
The other three took the elevator upstairs. Liao Yunqing remained silent the whole way. He had no confidence in the two artists Ye Jingke had recently signed and didn't bother to pay them any attention.
Cheng Ai disliked socializing even more. Before entering the room, she said "goodnight" to Zhong Zheyi and went straight to the bathroom.
After quickly tidying up and changing into her pajamas, just as she was about to go to sleep, there was a knock on the door. "Sister Xiao Ai, it's me."
Cheng Ai resignedly opened the door, and a handsome face with a conflicted expression came into view. She frowned, "What do you want?"
Zhong Zheyi looked around and his heart pounded when he saw the security camera at the end of the corridor. "I have some personal matters to attend to."
Cheng Ai gave up her seat, and as she closed the door, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally swept over the still slightly ajar door across the way. She gave a cold laugh, turned around, and went inside.
Zhong Zheyi stood awkwardly beside the sofa, scratching his head and wiping his sweat, feeling utterly embarrassed.
Cheng Ai's patience was limited, and even if the other person was handsome, it wouldn't help, especially since her stomach was upset. "Speak quickly if you have something to say, don't stammer like a man."
Zhong Zheyi took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and stammered, "Sister Xiao Ai...you...you once said you could let me see my mother...is...is it true..."
Cheng Ai suddenly realized what it was about, and nodded in agreement, "That's right."
Zhong Zheyi trembled with excitement, but then she said, "But not now. First, because I'm very tired lately and can't use mystical arts. Second, because your mother isn't here, she can't help for the time being."
Zhong Zheyi's good mood only increased. He rushed forward, grasped Cheng Ai's small hand, his eyes red and his expression sincere, "Thank you, Sister Ai. If you ever need anything, just tell me. I will go through fire and water for you."
Cheng Ai's lips twitched. She withdrew her hand and handed over the jade hairpin from her hair. "You'll sleep on the sofa tonight. No matter what happens, pretend you didn't see anything."
Zhong Zheyi solemnly accepted the gift and responded seriously. Although he didn't understand, he knew that listening to instructions was always the right thing to do!
But wouldn't sleeping in a girl's room damage her reputation?
"Sister Xiao Ai, why don't I go back to sleep? It would be bad for you if the paparazzi took pictures of us."
Remembering Ye Jingke's words of advice, Cheng Ai took out yellow paper, essential oil, and cinnabar, drew a talisman on the spot, and handed it to Zhong Zheyi.
Their rooms were next to each other, so using a teleportation talisman was the most suitable option. "Before you leave, hide the jade hairpin well. Put it under your pillow when you sleep. Return it to me tomorrow morning after I send you a WeChat message. Got it?"
Zhong Zheyi quickly patted his chest and promised to do as she said, but his movements were too big, which aggravated his wound and made him wince in pain.
As soon as he left, Cheng Ai quickly climbed into bed and drifted off to sleep, while Liao Yunqing, who lived across the hall from her, was trembling with anger.
He felt sorry for Ye Jingke and resented Cheng Ai even more, thinking that she was an immoral woman who did not deserve to be among the three brothers!
In the underground parking lot on the other side, Ye Jingke and Bai Jing sat in their car, each with a computer, their fingers flying across the keyboard.
Hacking into the Zou Group's network system was more difficult than expected. Fortunately, they were highly skilled; otherwise, they might not have been able to break through.