Qing Muy野 held Meng Jingwei’s hands, which were clasped around his waist, in his own, gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb. "The bad idea to break up before was due to my lack of reason. Since you already know the truth, we'll get married when we get back."
How could he not know her little schemes?
"So soon? Haven't you settled your own matters yet?"
Meng Jingwei's delicate brows furrowed slightly. "Anthony and Qing Sihuai have been making things difficult for you. You should focus on your work now."
"It is indeed tricky. But..."
Qing Muy野 suddenly paused, looking down at the woman in his arms. "The trickiest one is Qing Sihuai."
"Anthony is the young prince of the C Kingdom's royal family, with noble status and considerable power. I can understand you finding him tricky, but Qing Sihuai? Surely not?"
Meng Jingwei was rather puzzled.
"You'll have to ask Shu Yao about this," Qing Muy野 said meaningfully.
As sharp as Meng Jingwei was, she immediately understood Qing Muy野’s meaning. She released his hand and stood up in disbelief. "Are you saying they've rekindled their old flame?"
"If it were just a rekindled flame, it wouldn't be so terrible."
He casually pulled a chair over and sat down, shaking his head helplessly. "But the situation is far more... "
Qing Muy野 didn't finish his sentence, as if he couldn't find suitable words.
Or perhaps... it was too difficult to articulate.
"Oh, what exactly is going on? Stop playing coy!"
Meng Jingwei considered Shu Yao a good friend and was therefore very concerned about her affairs.
She knew Qing Muy野; he usually spoke directly. If he hesitated, it must mean the consequences were unimaginable.
What unimaginable thing had happened between Qing Sihuai and Shu Yao?
She wracked her brain but couldn't figure it out.
"This matter dates back to when Anthony found out Shu Yao was pregnant and kidnapped her, and you went to rescue her."
"Go on."
"After Anthony kidnapped Shu Yao and you rescued her, Shu Yao called Anthony and badmouthed Qing Sihuai, claiming he had forced himself on her, leading to her pregnancy... Therefore, Qing Sihuai deliberately approached Shu Yao, not only for revenge but also to find that child."
Qing Muy野 recounted the entire sequence of events to her, omitting no detail.
After finishing, he noticed Meng Jingwei's slightly disturbed expression and added, "When you and Shu Yao came to Song Yu Group to find me that day, I told Shu Yao. Unfortunately, she was too foolish and didn't believe me."
It all came down to Shu Yao not being smart enough.
His words were always well-supported by evidence, yet Shu Yao ultimately trusted Qing Sihuai.
*Bang—!*
Meng Jingwei's face flushed with anger as she slammed her hand on the table. "Qing Sihuai, that scumbag, actually did such a despicable thing to Shu Yao. And Shu Yao, is she an idiot?"
Her head was in a fog, her chest heaving, and a sense of suffocation overwhelming her.
"No, I have to call her. What if Qing Sihuai finds someone else to do that to Shu Yao again!"
People don't stumble on the same rock twice, yet Shu Yao was that fool.
"Are you sure telling Shu Yao now is the wise choice?"
Qing Muy野 knew Meng Jingwei was worried about Shu Yao, so he didn't refuse directly but reminded her indirectly, "Shu Yao isn't as smart or rational as you are."
The implication was that if Meng Jingwei told Shu Yao, Shu Yao would impulsively confront Qing Sihuai, and the outcome would only be detrimental to her.
"Then what should we do now?"
"Book our return flight tickets for tonight. We can discuss other matters after returning home."
With no other recourse, Meng Jingwei could only follow Qing Muy野's suggestion. She nodded but couldn't help exclaiming, "How can there be someone as venomous as Qing Sihuai in this world? Even being cut into a thousand pieces wouldn't be enough!!!"
*Bzzzzzz—*
At that moment, Qing Muy野's phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID and answered, "Yes, I know."
With a brief reply, he hung up.
Qing Muy野 looked up and said to Meng Jingwei, "Song Ci called. He said Xiao Cheng and Antina were injured by me when they tried to escape yesterday."
"From the sound of it, they won't die."
Meng Jingwei pouted, feeling disgusted at the thought of what happened yesterday.
Suddenly, she thought of something. "You..."
Her gaze met Qing Muy野's ink-black eyes, and words she was about to speak were swallowed back.
She wanted to say: By injuring Antina, you've undoubtedly offended the mafia. After all, Antina is Freyke's beloved daughter, his darling.
This had truly created an irreparable rift.
Meng Jingwei's hesitation stemmed from not wanting to reveal her 'worry'.
If she showed too much concern for Qing Muy野, he, being perceptive, might sense her desire to break up with him.
Therefore, pretending ignorance was the best course of action.
"Are you feeling regretful?"
Meng Jingwei shrewdly changed the subject, trying to prevent Qing Muy野 from noticing anything amiss.
Alas, as the woman's clear eyes met Qing Muy野's gaze, they flickered slightly. Even though she hadn't spoken, Qing Muy野 knew what she was thinking.
Likewise, Qing Muy野, understanding, also pretended not to know.
He nodded. "As long as Xiao Cheng is still alive, there will be endless trouble."
Regarding Xiao Cheng, Meng Jingwei had previously felt Qing Muy野’s actions were excessive. However, after Xiao Cheng had crazily tried to take Qing Muy野 down with him yesterday, Meng Jingwei found Xiao Cheng’s methods extreme and terrifying.
Therefore, she offered no opinion.
"I need to see Desty Tini this afternoon. Since we're going back home, I should say goodbye to her."
"Okay."
Qing Muy野 agreed.
In the afternoon, Meng Jingwei refused Qing Muy野’s company when she went to see Desty Tini and went to Desty Tini's villa alone.
She brought a gift to express her gratitude before leaving.
Upon her return, Qing Muy野 was standing on the steps outside the hall, watching the sunset, smoking thoughtfully, a look of 'melancholy' on his handsome face.
"You're back."
Seeing Meng Jingwei get out of the car, Qing Muy野 casually stubbed out his cigarette, tossed it into the trash can, and walked down the stairs to greet her.
His chiseled, handsome face instantly transformed into a warm, welcoming smile. He took her hand and drew her into his embrace. "Are you tired?"
Meng Jingwei wrapped her arms around his neck, tilted her head, and smiled sweetly. "I was visiting, not fighting. How could I be tired?"
"You're not tired, but I am."
"You're tired? What did you do this afternoon?" Meng Jingwei looked utterly bewildered.
For Qing Muy野 to say he was tired meant he must have done something strenuous to warrant such a complaint.
"I got tired thinking about you."
"Ah? Pfft... Hahaha..."
The woman was initially stunned, then burst into laughter, patting his chest. "That's too cheesy! What kind of corny love talk is that? How come I never knew you were so glib before?"
"You don't like it?"
Seeing Meng Jingwei laughing uncontrollably, Qing Muy野 knitted his brows. "Then I won't say it anymore."
"No, no, no, I still like it very much. Say more, and I promise I won't find you cheesy."
"Cheesy?"
He truly didn't understand such internet slang.
"Uh, uh..." Meng Jingwei felt it would be impossible to explain the word to Qing Muy野, so she waved her hand. "I'm thirsty. Let's go inside for some water."