Shu Yao finished speaking and cried incessantly into her phone.
Meng Jingwei couldn't hear what Anthony was saying on the other end, but she was deeply shocked by Shu Yao.
After a long while, Shu Yao finally said, "Anthony, actually, actually... I'm really not worthy of you. I'm already unclean now, I'm sorry..."
With that, she hung up and threw her phone fiercely onto the car seat.
Meng Jingwei immediately gave her a thumbs-up, "Well done!"
Shu Yao clutched a tissue and wiped away her tears, feeling both angry and wronged. "That scum, Qing Si Huai, deceived my feelings, used me, and got involved with other women. If I can't live well, I want to make him even more... even more miserable."
As she spoke, her small body continued to sob.
"It's good that you've come to your senses. You've already done very well."
Meng Jingwei patted Shu Yao's shoulder. "Don't cry anymore. Crying for someone like that is really not worth it."
"Yes, I know, but... but..."
Shu Yao began to weep bitterly again.
As she kept crying, Qing Mu Ye, who was driving, raised his hand and rubbed his temples, finding it a bit noisy.
Ring ring ring—
Suddenly, another ringtone sounded.
It was Meng Jingwei's phone.
She took out her phone and saw it was a call from Lu Sen.
Her lips twitched slightly, and she made a shushing gesture to Shu Yao, "Shh, stop crying, I need to take a call."
Shu Yao immediately held back her tears and stopped crying aloud.
"Jingwei, where are you?" Lu Sen questioned directly after the call was connected.
There was a hint of displeasure in his tone.
After all, it was working hours.
Meng Jingwei felt guilty. She reached up and scratched her hair, her mind racing with excuses for a brief moment. "General Manager Lu... I'm truly sorry, I... I got my period, and my stomach hurts so badly that I forgot to tell you."
Lu Sen: "...Your voice sounds quite serious. Did you go to the hospital?"
Before the new year, Meng Jingwei had worked at Hua Yu Media for a while, being very punctual, never late or leaving early. Lu Sen had a good impression of her.
So, this being the first time Meng Jingwei encountered such a situation, he thought it might genuinely be an accident.
"I just got back from the hospital..."
Meng Jingwei deliberately made her voice sound strained, her speech slightly trembling.
"Alright, then get some rest today. Will this affect your trip to Country C with Yi Yi tomorrow?"
"No, no, don't worry, General Manager Lu."
"That's good then."
After the other party hung up, Meng Jingwei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As soon as she put her phone away, Shu Yao hugged her. "Wei Wei, thank you. If it weren't for you, I probably would still be in the dark."
"It's good that you're alright," she said.
Finally resolving Shu Yao's situation, Meng Jingwei's worried heart settled. Regardless of what happened, her concerns were gone.
The sedan arrived at the underground garage of the Ye Se Club. Meng Jingwei took Shu Yao to the Ye Se apartment on the 38th floor.
Shu Yao had lived here for a period before, so returning didn't feel unfamiliar.
After going upstairs, Shu Yao still stayed in the guest bedroom.
She went in, closed the door directly, and lay down in the quilt, not saying another word.
Meng Jingwei knew Shu Yao was in a bad mood, so she didn't dare to disturb her.
She walked into the living room and saw Qing Mu Ye standing by the floor-to-ceiling window. She walked towards him. "What are you thinking about?"
From the floor-to-ceiling window, one could overlook Lan Cheng, adorned in white, with its bustling traffic and prosperous beauty. The scenery was exceptionally beautiful.
The man turned his head slightly to look at Meng Jingwei, put his arm around her waist, and drew her into his embrace, her back against him.
He rested his chin on Meng Jingwei's head and said in his deep, magnetic voice, "I thought you only cared about Shu Yao and didn't have me in your heart."
"What are you talking about? You're even competing for attention with Shu Yao? Qing Mu Ye, is your family in the vinegar business?"
Meng Jingwei teased.
The man smiled faintly and simply held her.
"Qing Mu Ye, thank you for helping me. Although you said it wouldn't implicate you, Anthony isn't a fool. He'll definitely know the truth."
She sighed with a hint of melancholy. "No matter what, Anthony is the little prince of Country C. Offending him, who knows how I'll be retaliated against."
Recalling carefully, Meng Jingwei suddenly realized that most of the things she had asked Qing Mu Ye to do, he had accomplished.
He helped her achieve her desires without regard for the consequences!
This consideration touched her deeply.
"At least, he doesn't have the time to investigate this matter right now," Qing Mu Ye leaned down and kissed her hair.
"That's true. Shu Yao played her cards well. I'm afraid Anthony only wants to get revenge on Qing Si Huai right now." She smiled knowingly, finding Shu Yao truly amusing.
Bold in love and hate.
It was just that the child in her womb...
It was truly a headache.
"By the way, tomorrow... I have to go on a business trip to Country C." Meng Jingwei told Qing Mu Ye.
"For how many days?"
"I'm not sure yet."
"Take good care of yourself there." Qing Mu Ye seemed a bit worried and asked, "Do you want me to go with you?"
"No need. It's just a business trip."
Since she was working, she had to consider the company in all matters.
"Regarding Shu Yao, I'll have to trouble you to take care of her. Make sure she doesn't miss her meals. Oh, and when you have time, call Tang Si, that chatterbox. Maybe he can help ease Shu Yao's bad mood."
Tang Si had a cheerful personality, was like a mood-lifter, and was good at cheering people up.
"Have her chat with Shu Yao, and take Shu Yao out to play. How about that?" Meng Jingwei truly worried about Shu Yao.
"A man and a woman, unmarried, is that suitable?"
"Nonsense. Would it be more suitable if the man were married and the woman were married?" Meng Jingwei retorted.
Qing Mu Ye smiled, "Ah Wei is right."
The man caressed Meng Jingwei's cheek with his large hand. "You must be hungry after working all morning. I'll order some food."
"I still want to eat the shrimp congee you make, what should I do?"
Meng Jingwei turned, tilted her head, and gave Qing Mu Ye a playful smile.
Her adorable demeanor made Qing Mu Ye's heart flutter. He reached out and pinched her fair, smooth cheek. "I thought you said you wanted to... eat me."
Meng Jingwei's face instantly darkened. "Qing Mu Ye, what are you always thinking about?"
The man leaned down slightly, approaching her ear, and said in a low voice, "Thinking of you."
"You..." Meng Jingwei was speechless, glaring at him. "But you don't have to do it every day, are you not afraid of dying from exhaustion in bed one day?"
"To die under the peony flower is to be a romantic ghost."
Meng Jingwei: "..."
Was this still the cool, noble, and self-important Qing Mu Ye she knew?
He was cold and arrogant on the surface, but how could he be so... so... shameless in private.
"Then go find other women to do it with. It doesn't matter if you die, I'm afraid I'll die before you," she teased deliberately.
"Alright then, I'll go find other women right now."
With that, the man released Meng Jingwei and turned to leave.
"Hey, Qing Mu Ye, how dare you!"
She pointed at him, her voice filled with anger, "If you dare to get involved with other women, believe it or not, I'll cripple you...!"