Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Yi Qingju glanced at Qi Weiran across from her, who seemed to be lost in thought. She silently took out her own phone.

Whoever speaks first is the puppy.

Qi Weiran: "......"

You don't have the guts to say it.

Of course Yi Qingju didn't have the guts. She was busy checking trending topics.

When she saw the exploded #Qi's Group Terminates All Cooperation with Huiye Group#, her eyes instantly widened.

Huiye Group!? Isn't that Wang's company? My god, Qi Weiran is furious. He's leaving the Wangs with nothing. Now the Wangs are truly finished.

Could it be he's wanted to make a move against the Wangs for a while now, but didn't have a proper justification until me, who's always clashing with the Wangs, gave him the perfect opportunity to use me as a scapegoat?

Qi Weiran: "......" How many TV dramas has she been watching?

The more she thought about it, the more it made sense to Yi Qingju. She raised her head sneakily to glance at Qi Weiran across from her, but was unexpectedly met with a pair of amber eyes.

She was startled.

"Sir, did you terminate your cooperation with Huiye Group for my sake?" Her eyes flickered expectantly.

Yi Qingju immediately changed the topic.

This is none of your concern, Yi Qingju. Just focus on your own matters. Leave everything else alone, she imitated Qi Weiran's tone.

But as if to deliberately oppose her, Qi Weiran simply replied, "Yes."

Yi Qingju: ?

Old Qi, how am I supposed to respond to that!? Don't you know that according to my clingy persona, I should be crawling into your arms right now!?

Qi Weiran put down his crossed legs and repeated, "Yes, it was for your sake."

Yi Qingju: "......"

Well, I started this so I have to smooth it over somehow.

She immediately cast her eyes down demurely, her long lashes quivering like a small fan. "Sir, if that wasn't your intention, you can just say so directly."

"If you have to make up excuses to pacify me, that would be too tiring. I only hope you can be yourself in front of me. Even if you're cold and heartless, I won't leave you."

——for the inheritance.

She couldn't even stand her own excessive fawning.

Right then, the car came to a stop. The chauffeur got out and respectfully opened the door for Qi Weiran. "Sir, we've arrived."

His entire demeanor exuded mature masculine charm.

It was in this moment Yi Qingju suddenly understood why so many people were infatuated with Qi Weiran.

"Do you understand?"

Noticing her distracted gaze, Qi Weiran asked.

Yi Qingju promptly regained her senses and sincerely nodded. "Sir, you're so amazing."

After a two second pause, still not hearing Yi Qingju's inner thoughts, Qi Weiran felt somewhat surprised.

That was actual sincere praise.

Although he felt a little happy inside, Qi Weiran's expression remained indifferent as he lightly nodded. "Mm."

Yi Qingju was not surprised at all. Of course, since the day he was born, the praises surrounding him could probably fill the entire earth. His ears must be calloused by now.

"But the industrial parks I can choose from are limited, and the rest are too far away....." She muttered softly, brows knitted, looking somewhat troubled.

Qi Weiran adjusted his posture, his clear amber eyes darkening as he evenly stated, "Qi's Group has an unused floor."

Yi Qingju's gaze shifted, almost instantly grasping his implication.

But it also carried deep perplexity.

He used to wish me blind and avoid seeing me at all costs. Why is Qi Weiran being so nice to me recently? What is his aim?

Is there anything on me he wants to obtain? He doesn't even look up to Second Eldest Brother.

Qi Weiran naturally thought, of course it's you I covet. But he couldn't say that, so he only stood up indifferently. "Your identity as Second Eldest Brother's real boss is already known. And you can't continue using the name Qi Yuan. Naturally countless people will be eyeing you, openly or not."

"If something happens to you, it's equal to slapping my face."

"Also, you can't receive special treatment. You need to pay market rate rent."

Seeing her vacant expression, Qi Weiran wondered, did I say something wrong?

Yi Qingju instead thought, This is the longest Qi Weiran has spoken to me since I met him.

Qi Weiran: "......" Is that important?

Hearing about paying rent, Yi Qingju felt slightly relieved. But she obediently said, "I understand, Sir. I won't cause you any trouble."

Having said that, she picked up the tea and took a sip.

Huh, it has milk. Wan Sui is pretty thoughtful.

Qi Weiran: !!

Outside the door, Wan Sui shuddered violently, thinking maybe he should start wearing thermal underwear tomorrow....