Chapter 142 - In The Club

Yang Zi just stared at both of them as they ignored her. She did not know what to say to make them open up. In the middle of their meal, Yifeng's phone rang. He picked up the line when he saw that it was Su Jin who called him. Su Jin informed him he needed him urgently in the office for an official matter that needed his immediate attention.

"Don't forget the appointment we made," Yang Zi recalled when she saw him off. Yang Mi who wished that she could spend some more time with him was sad to see him go. Shiyi and Shui Shui were glad to see him go because his presence in the house was getting on their nerves. Mrs Yang also left with Yang Mi an hour after Yifeng left.

Shiyi and Shui Shui who were just waiting for this golden opportunity took out their piled up anger on her. They didn't go easy on her for what she did. They went back to their various homes without even settling the issue.

After that day in their home, Shui Shui and Shiyi refused to pick up her calls. The way they ignored her looked like they planned it. Their actions showed that what Yang Zi did had hurt them so much. That Yang Zi went as far as drugging them made them reconsider the fact whether she really took them as friends.

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Yang Zi bit her nails impatiently as her eyes fixated on the entrance of the bubbling club. She has waited for over fifteen minutes now, but nobody showed up. At least five different men approached her asking for her company since she arrived here, but she always told them she wasn't interested.

"Oh my god, what have I done to myself. Because of my foolishness, my two buddies have deserted me," Yang Zi said regretfully. She stood up to leave, but she went back to her seat and sighed in relief after she saw them enter the club. Shui Shui and Shiyi found their way upstairs despite how rowdy the ground floor was.

When they got to their table Yang Zi greeted them, but they did not reply. They just sat down and crossed their legs, avoiding her gaze.

"Shiyi, I have apologised countless times since the day of the incident, but your anger hasn't subsided despite all my sincere apologies. I know I was wrong for tricking my two beloved best friends into drinking the drugged juice, so please let it go. I know Shui Shui refuses to talk to me because of you, so please let's settle things, huh?" Yang Zi pleaded holding his hands. "What can I do to make you forgive me, tell me and I will do it," Yang Zi promised, taking turns in staring at them. This was the second time her friends had ever gotten mad at her and she detested this. It has just been two days, and she has missed them so terribly. She wanted things to go back to how they were before the day of the incident.

"Are you sure you will do whatever we want of you?" Shui Shui spoke to her for the first time after the day of the incident. Yang Zi has missed her lovely voice terribly.

"Yes, I will try my best to fulfil your wishes if it is within my capability," Yang Zi spoke softly, her gaze still on them.

"Assume your identity as M, then Shiyi and I will let it go," Shui Shui said firmly. Yang Zi was shocked when she heard her condition. She knew they had brought up this topic so many times, but she didn't expect that they would compel her to quit so soon.

"Shiyi, is that your wish too?" Yang Zi asked, masking her shock and displeasure.

"Yes, I will forgive you this time if you quit working for him and assume your identity as designer M," Shiyi said calmly too. He did not like the way Yang Zi was hanging out with her boss one bit. He liked her too much to watch her go through heartbreak. He will rather be labelled as a heartless punk than to see his beloved Yang Zi go through pain and bitterness. He turned and stared at her gloomy expression. 

Yang Zi stared at both their faces for a while. Their expressions showed they would not talk to her if she did not do what they wanted, so she hardened her heart. She would rather do what they want than to lose her one genuine friend.

"Ok, I promise I will assume my identity as world best designer, M," Yang Zi replied after a long silence. The noisy environment did not prevent them from doing what they wanted.

"You are not joking right?" Shiyi asked, doubtfully staring into her eyes.

"I am not joking but that won't happen tomorrow or next month. They are some things I am trying to sort out, I will assume my true identity after I am true with them," Yang Zi said. She was such a cunning lady. She promised them to do what they wanted, but she did not mention a specific time, which means it was still up to her to decide when to quit her job as Yifeng's Secretary.

"Don't forget to keep your words or I will get so mad at you for deceiving us," Shui Shui warned.

"I will, so are we good now?" Yang Zi asked nervously.

"Sure we are," Shui Shui said, smiling as she embraced Yang Zi. 

"I have missed you terribly," Shui Shui whispered into her ears as she slowly let go of her. Shiyi embraced her too.

"Don't trick us again. Be a good girl from now on, Ok?" Shiyi said, refusing to let go of her. It was in that position that Yifeng, Su Jin and Wen Min met them. Wen Min and Su Jin who didn't know about their relationship turned to look at Yifeng's expression at the same time. They had expected him to rush to push the guy or get mad at them, but his expression was calm as still water. There was no sign of anger in it.

"Hi, Yang Zi," Wen Min said, waving at her. She gave Shui Shui and Shiyi an awkward smile.

"You never mentioned that we wouldn't be clubbing alone," Shiyi said, throwing Yifeng a murderous glare. He didn't mind others' presence except that of Yifeng.

"I know I didn't, but I wanted to introduce you to my new friends. They are such wonderful people," Yang Zi said, smiling as she signalled them to sit down. Wen Min purposely sat down between Yang Zi and Shiyi just to break them apart. Shiyi turned and glanced at her when he saw what she did, but he didn't utter a word to her.

"Is he among the wonderful people you just mentioned?" Shui Shui asked, throwing Yifeng mean glances.

"Wow! I can see you have already made two enemies. With them against you, just forget about making her fall for you. She will get separated from you earlier than we had calculated," Su Jin whispered into Yifeng's ears, smiling.

"This is Wen Min. I have mentioned her so many times to you guys. She is a loveable lady and I am sure the three of you will get along well. Wen Min, meet my beloved Qing Shui and Luo Shiyi. I know you must have seen more of my Shui Shui on television and newspapers," Yang Zi introduced.

"It's so nice to finally meet you Miss Qing. I am a big fan of yours," Wen Min said, extending her hand for a handshake. 

"Thanks for being my fan and it's nice to meet you too. I look forward to seeing you more often if fate permits," Shui Shui said, shaking her hands. She did not have a problem with being friends with Wen Min. Her expression and words said so.

"I look forward to that too," Wen Min replied before she turned to face Shiyi. She couldn't stop herself from staring at him for some time before she spoke up.

"Mr Luo, CEO of Luo's Corporation, it is a pleasure to meet you. I have heard so much about you from my dad. You look very handsome, just like he always told me," Wen Min said, offering her hand for a handshake. Shiyi stared at her outstretched hand, contemplating whether or not to shake her hands.

"The pleasure is mine," his reply was short and concise and so was his handshake. Wen Min's memory went back to when her dad always wanted to set up blind dates for her and CEO Luo, whom she hadn't met before. Back then she was so against the idea, but now she regretted not adhering to her father's instructions. 

When it came to Su Jin's turn he was well received by the two fellows.

"This is Li.....,"

"There is no need for further introduction because we have met him before and it wasn't a pleasure to meet him. I wish this will be the last time I set my eyes on this bully boss of yours," Shui Shui said looking away. Yang Zi hasn't seen Shui Shui treated anyone with this much hatred, so she became very curious to know what transpired between them both.