Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 235: 172 Scumbag (3 updates)_2

“I’m a Ruan.”

“This surname is quite rare. I’m really sorry about the media report today; it was completely fictitious. When we met yesterday, my brother was there too. It wasn’t just the two of us, and our relationship isn’t what you might think. I apologize for any trouble it must have caused you.”

Ruan Mengxi hadn’t expected this “rival in love” to actually be this way, and hurriedly shook her head, “It’s no problem.”

“The issue was ultimately resolved by Mr. Qi. It bothered him, and he even helped handle it. I’m truly sorry, which is why I thought of inviting him for a meal.”

After Xie Tongtong explained, she handed the tablet for ordering to her, “Miss Ruan, take a look first, what would you like to eat?”

“Thank you.”

…

Since they were pretending to be a couple, even if it was just for show, they would behave affectionately towards each other. Although there wasn’t any feeding each other, Qi Zeyan did take very good care of Ruan Mengxi.

Xie Tongtong did have a fondness for Qi Zeyan, so she seized the opportunity to get closer to him, thinking she had a chance because he wasn’t seeing anyone.

But she wasn’t foolish. Their relationship seemed intimate but didn’t look like a real couple. Most likely, it was fake.

However, through this incident, she could tell that Qi Zeyan really didn’t like her, so he used it to convey that to her, to prevent her from overthinking.

She wasn’t the kind to pester and cling to someone relentlessly. If the other person wasn’t interested, insisting on it wouldn’t help. Just because someone is polite to your face doesn’t mean they aren’t annoyed.

Since she liked Qi Zeyan, even if they couldn’t be a couple, she didn’t want to leave a bad impression on him. So, even though she knew it was fake, she still clarified their misunderstanding.

The upbringing and grace of a young lady were fully exemplified in her.

Ruan Mengxi had reviewed Xie Tongtong’s profile once she became a potential “rival in love,” and even went back to look over her information, which said she had excellent manners and upbringing.

But it was only upon meeting her in person that she could see how truly refined she was.

**

After the meal, the three of them went their separate ways. Qi Zeyan was relieved to have resolved the situation with Xie Tongtong.

Considering she was from the Xie Family, and she hadn’t spoken openly about confessing to him or anything like that, Qi Zeyan couldn’t outright reject her and had to use a subtle approach. Fortunately, she wasn’t one to cling and be annoying; otherwise, it would have been quite troublesome.

parting ways, Qi Zeyan suddenly

was this

what was she trying to

of him on

Zeyan called out as

Qi,” Ruan Mengxi then

was warm, and when she let go, a chill swept over him. Qi Zeyan felt somewhat uncomfortable. He handed her bag

seat, driving him home. Today marked progress as they had held hands;

will you be going back home?” Qi Zeyan asked, nonchalantly playing with his

thought he was showing concern for her, feeling pleased with herself inside,

work for the first quarter and give

was hearing things, “Isn’t that… a post-New

it bad to do it in advance? Don’t you have

“I got it.”

to thank you for cooperating

no problem, assisting you and helping ease your worries is part

“I’ll pay you later.”

the steering wheel tight, biting her cheek; why did that

dropped off Qi Zeyan and returned home, she received a bank transfer from Qi Zeyan on

company accounts,

Transaction settled!

feel uncomfortable. After giving her the money

**

Mengxi was quite upset and

you think he’s

his money?

paused for a moment, as if

“A jerk.”

and burst

you think this behavior

day, you also took advantage of him, and

I took it. Why wouldn’t I? I got to touch him and even make money from it. When I think about it, I’m not at a loss.” Having thought it over, Ruan

ha…” Tang Wan

knows what they would be like if

next door, slightly raising an eyebrow. Who was she talking to on

high spirits, someone knocked on the door, “Someone is