klisemfg Chapter 206 Are You Pursuing Me?
Chapter 206 Are You Pursuing Me?
Night fell, the stars were sparse, and Zhang Duoer stood outside the villa.
Her body tensed unconsciously, she took a few steps back, her eyes fixed on Lin Xuan who was standing at the gate of the villa.
He was wearing a well-tailored dark suit and had an upright figure.
After a moment of silence, Zhang Duoer mustered up her courage, raised her chin, and tried to make her voice sound firm:
"Where is Ye Wanqing now?"
"She's resting upstairs."
It was late at night, and the clock hand quietly pointed to half past eight, but Zhang Duoer's mind was not at all on the passage of time. She did not notice the details of when Ye Wanqing appeared.
"I have something important to discuss with her. Please allow me to come in." There was a hint of urgency in Zhang Duoer's tone.
"What's the matter? She doesn't want to see irrelevant people." Lin Xuan's words were understated, but they were like an invisible barrier, isolating Zhang Duoer outside the door.
Zhang Duoer was secretly annoyed after hearing this, but the man in front of her had a strong aura. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and the coldness in his eyes made her feel afraid.
Recalling Xu Xinyi's previous warning, Zhang Duoer gritted her teeth secretly: "I have some past matters that I need to break up with her."
She thought Lin Xuan knew nothing about the entanglement between Ye Wanqing and Shen Jiaxing, so she paused for a moment and continued:
"Boss Lin, Ye Wanqing is not as simple as you think. Do you know what she used to be—"
"That's enough." Lin Xuan's voice was as cold as frost, and he interrupted her before she could finish. "You are Zhang Duoer, right? I advise you not to provoke Ye Wanqing."
The coldness in Lin Xuan's eyes made Zhang Duoer feel a biting chill, and she froze in place.
Although Lin Xuan didn't say it explicitly, Zhang Duoer could clearly feel that if she did anything bad to Ye Wanqing again, this man would never let her go easily.
"I don't quite understand what Mr. Lin means!" Zhang Duoer forced herself to remain calm, trying to save some face. "Since Ye Wanqing doesn't dare to see me, I'll have to come back another day!"
Hearing this, Lin Xuan's eyes became even colder: "That text message, was it you who sent it?"
Zhang Duo'er's heart trembled, a trace of surprise flashed across her face, and then she pretended to be innocent: "What text message? Mr. Lin, I don't understand what you said. Please tell Ye Wanqing that she won't let go of the things she did in the past so easily!"
"It seems that Miss Zhang is planning to become an enemy of Lin." Lin Xuan's voice was low and cold, and every word hit Zhang Duoer's heart like a heavy hammer.
He glanced at her coldly, left a cold word, then reached out and pressed the switch of the door next to him, turned around and walked into the villa.
The iron gate slowly closed, isolating Zhang Duoer outside.
At this moment, Zhang Duoer was surprised to find that Ye Wanqing had appeared not far behind the door. She was wearing a simple yet elegant white dress.
Seeing Ye Wanqing, Zhang Duoer subconsciously said: "Ye Wanqing, why don't you dare to see me? Are you feeling guilty?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xuan, who had just walked into the villa, suddenly turned around and stabbed her with his eyes as cold as a knife.
Zhang Duoer's face turned pale instantly. She didn't dare to say another word. She quickly turned around and ran towards her car, driving away from this suffocating place.
Lin Xuan retracted his gaze and looked at Ye Wanqing. His eyes lingered on her face for a moment. Seeing that she looked calm as water, he slowly said, "Don't pay attention to her."
Ye Wanqing smiled lightly, with a hint of teasing in her eyes: "The person who sent the text message was not her."
She said this in an affirmative tone, without the slightest hesitation. Lin Xuan also noticed this; the person who sent the text message was obviously not Zhang Duoer.
He asked the question suddenly just now, and the topic changed so quickly that Zhang Duoer was caught off guard.
Zhang Duoer's reaction was first surprise, then confusion, which is a completely natural reaction of a normal person in this situation.
"I have arranged people to investigate this matter." Lin Xuan's voice was calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable determination.
Ye Wanqing pursed her lips slightly, a trace of thought flashed in her eyes: "If it's not Zhang Duoer, then it can only be Xu Xinyi."
She didn't have many grudges with anyone. If you think about it carefully, there was no deep hatred between her and Zhang Duoer. It was just that Zhang Duoer couldn't stand her living too well.
But Xu Xinyi has always been her worry.
Lin Xuan's eyes darkened slightly. If Ye Wanqing could think of Xu Xinyi, he would naturally think of her too. He nodded gently: "I will take care of this matter."
Ye Wanqing looked at him and suddenly smiled, her smile looking particularly bright under the bright moonlight: "I have a question that may not be very polite, Lin Xuan."
The evening breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness. Ye Wanqing smiled, her eyes revealing a relaxed and comfortable aura, obviously not affected by Zhang Duoer's arrival.
Lin Xuan also restrained his expression slightly, and the coldness in his dark eyes faded a lot: "Ask."
"Did you and Xu Xinyi really have a relationship?" This question was indeed a bit presumptuous, but Ye Wanqing was not a gossipy person.
However, ever since she married into the Lin family, Xu Xinyi's friends and some people in the circle have always mentioned this matter to her.
At that time, what she heard most was words like "Don't be too proud. When Miss Xu comes back, you will have to give up your position!"
Although she didn't care about these rumors, after Xu Xinyi returned to China, there was indeed some ambiguity between her and Lin Xuan.
Until now, Xu Xinyi is still targeting her because of Lin Xuan.
Ye Wanqing asked this question not just out of curiosity or gossip.
Lin Xuan didn't expect her to ask this. He smiled lightly, with a barely perceptible smile flashing in his eyes: "Nothing."
He put down his hand, stared into Ye Wanqing's beautiful almond-shaped eyes, and once again solemnly emphasized: "There has never been any ambiguity between Xu Xinyi and me."
Perhaps feeling that this wasn't rigorous enough, Lin Xuan added, "As for her one-sided feelings, I can't control that."
Ye Wanqing sighed softly, walked towards the villa, and said slowly as she stepped on the stairs: "People always like to bully the weak."
Xu Xinyi likes Lin Xuan and wants to marry into the Lin family. However, Lin Xuan has no feelings for her, so she cannot fulfill her wish. Therefore, she dare not vent her dissatisfaction with Lin Xuan and can only transfer her anger and blame to her, a marginal figure in the Lin family.
Indeed, people tend to choose opponents who seem easier to conquer to release their malice.
Ye Wanqing slowly stopped on the stairs, leaned back slightly, turned around with an elegant posture, and looked directly at Lin Xuan with her clear eyes.
Lin Xuan followed closely behind her, and when he saw her suddenly stop, he couldn't help but slow down his pace until he kept a subtle distance from her.
There were three steps between them, and this height difference allowed their eyes to meet on the same level. For him, this perspective was indeed unique.
"Lin Xuan," Ye Wanqing's voice was soft, and every word was clearly heard in his ears, "Are you pursuing me now?"
The question was direct and bold, without any concealment or evasion, just like her usual style.
Lin Xuan felt his throat slide unconsciously, and his Adam's apple rose and fell slightly under the soft light, as if he was also nervous about this question.
"If I say yes, would you be willing to give me another chance and let us start over?" His voice was slightly hoarse, deeper and more magnetic than usual, as if hiding some unspeakable emotion.
Ye Wanqing gently turned her eyes away, no longer looking at him, but instead cast her gaze on the dazzling crystal chandelier beside the stairs. The light was shining brightly, as if adding a touch of mystery to the night.
"Are you familiar with the 'cocktail party effect'?" Ye Wanqing's voice was calm and indifferent, as if she were recounting an insignificant story. "It refers to the fact that at a noisy cocktail party, people tend to only pay attention to the conversation that interests them or is relevant to them, while ignoring other irrelevant information."
Lin Xuan was slightly stunned, then he understood what she meant.
He didn't answer directly. Instead, he explained in a calm and profound tone, "I understand what you mean. But matters of the heart are often not so simple and clear. Just like we search for the sounds that interest us in a noisy environment, I am also trying to find resonance and connection with you."
He paused, his eyes meeting Ye Wanqing's again. "I'm not in a hurry. I'm willing to give you time to think it through. Once you're sure of your feelings, it won't be too late for us to take a further step."
Ye Wanqing opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end she just bit her lips lightly and didn't make any sound.
She felt like a person standing at a crossroads, facing a difficult choice. Lin Xuan's appearance was like a beacon of hope, allowing her to see hope amidst her confusion.
However, is this hope real? Are her feelings for him just an illusion?
These questions were like a fog, shrouding her heart, making it difficult for her to discern her true feelings towards Lin Xuan.