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.

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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.

after parting ways, Qi Zeyan suddenly realized

so why was this assistant Ruan still

tightly, what was she

advantage of

called out as

Qi,” Ruan Mengxi then let go

and when she let go, a chill swept over him. Qi Zeyan felt somewhat uncomfortable. He handed her bag to her, stuffing it into her arms,

but obediently took her place in the driver’s seat, driving him home. Today marked

back home?” Qi

showing concern for her, feeling pleased with herself inside, not knowing that soon a cold bucket of water would

have much to do recently. Arrange the work for the

she was hearing things, “Isn’t that…

bad to do it in advance? Don’t you have the initiative to handle this as an

“I got it.”

want to thank you for

is part

“I’ll pay you later.”

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

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

company accounts,

Transaction settled!

a businessman, and if he did owe her, he would definitely feel uncomfortable. After giving her the money and crossing it off the list, nobody owed anybody anything, and he

**

was quite upset and

think he’s just a stinky

in romance. Do I want his money?

seems like he is…” Ruan Mengxi paused for a moment,

“A jerk.”

it and burst

think this behavior

took advantage of him, and did you take

it. Why wouldn’t I? I got to touch him and even make money from it. When I think about it,

ha…” Tang Wan

be like if the two really

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

was in high spirits, someone knocked on the door, “Someone is looking for me, I’ll hang up