The Fake Heiress's Inner Thoughts Were Heard by Her Entire Family

Chapter 144

Meanwhile, after a brief conversation with Wang He, Jing Zeyou and Shen Huaichu quietly gathered to the side.

Shen Huaichu held his wine glass, discreetly glancing in Wang Boqi's direction. The two people over there were discussing something, and Jing Zeqian's expression was far from pleased.

Moreover, given Jing Zeqian's personality, he shouldn't have liked attending such occasions, especially with someone who was his enemy.

Indeed, the Jing Family seemed to be planning something lately. Was this related to Jing Yi, who had been too busy to think lately?

Shen Huaichu's eyes held a hint of darkness as he said, "Mr. Jing, Miss Jing Yi seems quite busy recently."

A flash of understanding crossed Jing Zeyou's eyes as his lips curved slightly upward. He said softly, "Indeed, quite busy." Busy dealing with Wang Boqi and regularly reporting progress to him.

She could only occasionally go to the racing track to practice, and several times she encountered Wang Boqi there trying to gain favor, so she had to deal with him again.

Shen Huaichu stared in Wang Boqi's direction, his voice growing colder, "Being the Jing Family's daughter must be quite taxing."

Jing Zeyou didn't explicitly say anything, but Shen Huaichu read something from these few words.

Gu Lin stood silently nearby. Although he couldn't understand what his brother was discussing with Jing Zeyou, it didn't prevent him from detecting the dissatisfaction in Shen Huaichu's tone...

So, which word triggered the mechanism, and why couldn't he understand anything?

Jing Zeyou remained unconcerned, even showing a rare trace of pleasure in his expression, "I also think it's somewhat difficult, but as the beneficiary, I must admit, I'm in good spirits."

His sister wanted to protect him, and while Jing Zeyou was concerned, he admitted feeling subtly pleased.

Especially saying this in front of Shen Huaichu, his mood improved even further.

"Also, Mr. Shen, thank you for your concern about my sister."

Jing Zeyou knew the source of Shen Huaichu's displeasure, but Shen Huaichu currently had no position to discuss this matter with him.

At least, that's what Jing Zeyou believed.

Shen Huaichu narrowed his eyes, cold glints appearing in his dark pupils, which only highlighted the pleasure in Jing Zeyou's gaze.

"Don't mention it, Mr. Jing has indeed... surprised me."

The sarcasm in Shen Huaichu's tone became increasingly obvious. Gu Lin softened his breathing, carefully glancing at Jing Zeyou.

The other party wasn't angered by Shen Huaichu's unpleasant tone; instead, he seemed to be in a good mood.

What on earth were they talking about?!

Wasn't Jing Zeyou Jing Yi's older brother? Shouldn't a future brother-in-law try to get along? Why was his brother speaking this way?!

And what were they talking about anyway?! With their fragmented conversation, he couldn't understand anything!

No wonder Shen Huaichu wanted to give him special training. In his current state, he felt there was a deep wall between him and these two business tycoons...

At this moment, Jing Zeqian walked over with a stern face.

Jing Zeyou looked at him, and Jing Zeqian blinked to signal something before returning to his clearly displeased expression.

Shen Huaichu shifted his gaze to Jing Zeqian, curiosity flashing in his eyes.

Jing Zeqian forced a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Mr. Shen, I didn't expect to meet you at this banquet. What a surprise." Shen Huaichu replied coolly, "I'm equally surprised to meet you, Young Mr. Jing."

The tension between them was obvious, and Gu Lin was already dumbfounded.

Jing Zeqian snorted. If it weren't for fear of disrupting Jing Zeyou and Jing Yi's plan, he wouldn't have come to torture himself!

Just seeing Wang Boqi's face made him want to vomit! Add Shen Huaichu's presence, and one made him sick while the other irritated him!

However, compared to Wang Boqi, Shen Huaichu was much better. At least he had real ability and wouldn't use underhanded tactics.

But different matters should be treated differently, and besides, there weren't just these two men in Jiangbei!

Shen Huaichu was unaware of being compared, as he was still pondering the conversation between Jing Zeqian and Wang Boqi.

He wasn't interested in the content of their conversation, but rather curious about Jing Zeyou's decision to let them talk. Was this also part of the Jing Family's plan?

Meanwhile, Jing Yi was lazily lying on her bed, talking on the phone with Shen Xi.

"Jing Yi, what have you been busy with lately?" The voice on the other end carried a hint of complaint and grievance.

Shen Xi hadn't seen much of Jing Yi this month. Whenever she tried to make plans, Jing Yi said she was busy but wouldn't explain why. She was starting to suspect Jing Yi was deliberately avoiding her.

Jing Yi was also somewhat tired, "Shen Xi, I really am busy, and there's something very important that I can't tell you about right now."

She had just said she wouldn't do immersive acting anymore, but this month she had been doing almost nothing but that!

She was exhausted every day when she got home, and still had to prevent Wang Boqi from meeting Shen Xi. If anything slipped through Shen Xi, not only would this strategy be wasted, but she also feared Shen Xi might be in danger.

The other end of the phone muttered, "Being so mysterious all day..."

Jing Yi rolled over, changing the subject, "Never mind about me, have you been hanging out with your sunshine brother lately?"

The other end giggled a few times, sounding somewhat embarrassed.

"Just met up a few times casually."

A smile spread across Jing Yi's face as she teased, "Well, well, this is the longest I've seen you interested in any handsome guy."

The other end denied it, "What do you mean interested? We're just friends."

Friends? Yeah, right.

Last time when Shen Xi saw that sunny handsome guy at the banquet, she was drawn to him like a magnet, zooming right over. How could there be no feelings involved?

Aliali: 674546a8c4f3f33ac44c92acBut Jing Yi was indeed surprised that Shen Xi's emotional withdrawal seemed a bit slower this time.

Usually, Shen Xi had three steps with handsome guys: First step, love at first sight; Second step, getting to know each other; Third step, goodbye handsome guy.

Each time after saying goodbye, Shen Xi would casually say, "When it feels right, it feels right. When the timing's wrong, feelings fade. What can I do about it?"

Thinking about Shen Xi's past behavior, Jing Yi had reason to suspect that maybe the guy hadn't developed feelings for Shen Xi.

Although thinking this way about her best friend seemed a bit 'cruel,' Jing Yi felt she was close to the truth.

Sure enough, the voice on the phone said, "What else could we be besides friends? He's thoughtful, yes, but he definitely keeps everything within friendship boundaries. As for any interest from him, well, I haven't really felt any so far."

"Then why do you still like him so much?"

"Hehe, Yi Yi, it's not like you just met me today."

Jing Yi couldn't help but laugh. It was precisely because she knew Shen Xi so well that she asked such a question.

But when would this end? Did she want someone to like her, or not like her?