Chapter 64 Xie Wenyi is back
Chapter 64 Xie Wenyi is back
Hearing the sound, Song Yafei turned around and looked at me. Her bright eyes smiled, as radiant as the spring sunshine, captivating me.
My heart skipped a beat.
I was angry at myself for not being firm enough, even though I had already made up my mind to break up with her.
Unexpectedly, just one glance from her made me fall for her again.
Before I knew it, she had walked up to me and wrapped her slender arms around my waist. "What are you thinking about, so engrossed?"
I looked away, turned around, and slipped her hand away before she knew it. "It's nothing, I'm hungry, let's have breakfast."
Breakfast was already on the table, and I was curious why she hadn't gone to work.
After asking, she put down the kettle, smiled, and sat down at the dining table.
"Xie Wenyi returned to China today, and everyone's planning to get together tonight. Want to come with me?"
Xie Wenyi, Xie Wenyao's older brother.
He actually came back.
The reason I care so much is because he had been pursuing Song Yafei even before I married her.
They were childhood sweethearts who grew up together.
He suddenly went abroad when we decided to get married.
They wanted to throw a welcome party for Xie Wenyi, but I didn't want to get involved.
Most of them were privileged individuals, people with some reputation.
They always looked at me sideways.
And they've always looked down on me.
I have already drawn a line between myself and Song Yafei in my heart, and I have no intention of trying to integrate into their circle again.
While eating breakfast, I told Song Yafei, "This isn't a private occasion, so my cooperation isn't necessary. Besides, my health isn't quite up to it, so I won't go. You guys have a good get-together."
This time, unusually, she didn't say anything and just smiled, "Alright, then you can rest at home. I'll come back early after it's over."
After saying that, she turned around and went upstairs to change her clothes.
And I, after she went upstairs, instantly lost my appetite. I slammed the chopsticks I was holding onto the table.
Why did Xie Wenyi choose this time to come back?
How did they find out that my relationship with Song Yafei was strained?
Will he come looking for Song Yafei again now that he's back?
I remember when I hadn't been with Song Yafei for long, Xie Wenyao was the most opposed to us being together, followed by Xie Wenyi.
They all harbored a deep disdain for me, and willingly assumed that I was only after Song Yafei's family's money.
They were childhood sweethearts.
I'm just a latecomer, and I can't seem to fit in.
I used to go to great lengths to win them over because they were Song Yafei's friends.
Since it doesn't really matter now, I'm too lazy to bother with it.
When I went upstairs to prepare to draw the design drawings, I soon heard Song Yafei leaving.
However, I was quite surprised that she agreed so readily today.
I took on the design from Professor Xie, and with time running out, I didn't have the energy to think about these things.
After lunch, I got tired of staying at home and had nothing to do, so Jiang Yi and I arranged to meet at the office.
When I arrived at the studio, I was surprised to find that Professor Xie was also in Jiang Yi's office.
I could see from outside the door that the two of them looked rather unwell and exhausted!
Did they take on some difficult design project?
Pushing open the door, the two managed to suppress some of their emotions and feign ease.
I noticed they didn't look well, so I casually asked them, "Professor and senior, have you been very busy lately? You don't look well. You should take care of yourself and get some rest."
Professor Xie sighed, his expression somewhat helpless and conflicted.
Jiang Yi was somewhat indignant; a person who was usually emotionally stable had become rather irritable.
"I'm very busy, busy cleaning up other people's messes!"
other people?
Who is this "other person"?
Back when we were in the studio, I never saw Jiang Yi get angry with anyone.
However, a new person did recently join the studio.
Yu Chengliang.
Could it be him?
My guess was immediately confirmed.
"Isn't that the new celebrity? If you're just experiencing life, then experience life. Why do you have to get involved in the production?"
"As a result, someone with absolutely no talent creates a lot of trouble and adds a lot of unnecessary workload. How can we not suffer along with them?"
Judging from that miserable look on his face, this trouble is quite serious!
Otherwise, even Professor Xie wouldn't have suffered because of this.
Although Professor Xie didn't say anything, his expression wasn't very good.
I imagine they probably resented the funding quite a bit, which only added to their mental strain.
But since things had come to this point, Professor Xie had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "The matter has been resolved, so let's say less to avoid causing any more trouble."
Seeing that these two have been implicated and forced into this situation, the problem is indeed quite serious.
This Yu Chengliang is truly a complete menace.
It has disrupted my life, and now even my studio is in turmoil.
I chatted with Professor Xie and senior student Jiang Yi about design, and talked about my inspiration and direction.
I didn't expect to receive their praise and strong support.
Once I've determined the direction, I can continue drawing with peace of mind.
Seeing how tired they were, I didn't want to bother them any further.
I never expected that when I went downstairs to call a taxi to go home, I would receive a call from Song Yafei.
I have some doubts.
Wasn't she hosting a welcome party for Xie Wenyi? Why is she calling me at this time?
This is not the time for them to be having fun.
My gut feeling tells me this isn't a good thing.
I was somewhat reluctant, but I had no choice but to accept it.
When the call connected, Song Yafei seemed to be drunk and her speech was somewhat slurred.
"Zhang Tian, I forgot to bring the gift for Xie Wenyi. It's in the safe in the bedroom. Could you please get it for me? You know where we are."
Gift?
She wasn't in a hurry when she left this morning, how could she have forgotten?
Was it done on purpose, or did they really forget?
It doesn't really matter. Whatever she wants me to do, whatever she wants me to do, maybe she has her reasons.
All I need to do is cooperate.
"Okay, I'll send it over right away."
I called a car, rushed home to get the things, and then delivered them there.
I had forgotten the place Song Yafei mentioned, but she reminded me of it.
Whenever these people get together, they always go to this place.
That was their old place.
On the way to the car, I was wondering what Song Yafei was up to.
She knew perfectly well that the relationship between me and Xie Wenyi was not just bad, it was downright irreconcilable.
Back then, Xie Wenyi showed me absolutely no mercy because of Song Yafei.
He looked down on poor kids like me, orphans without parents.
How could he possibly look down on someone with such a status?
She even criticized my sincerity and belittled me in front of Song Yafei.
Will he change his opinion of me just because we're getting married?
I'm afraid not.
Based on my understanding of him, not only will he not, but he will actually be better.
So, did Song Yafei ask me to go over there so that I would be humiliated by him?
She used to always stand in front of me.
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