Free Web NovelChapter 1094: Chapter 309: Exposed
Seeing that there was no way to delay any longer, Li Yan retreated to the sofa to sit down, keeping a bit of distance from the two, hoping to ease the tense atmosphere.
"Don’t try to trick me. I’m sure that if this were true, then Wen Qianyi and Hai Fu would also find it strange and wouldn’t know who sent it. They might suspect it’s some trick of a flirt from the company, but they definitely wouldn’t associate it with me!" Li Yan said confidently.
Isn’t that obvious? Wen Qianyi had once caught Hai Fu and him together, and Hai Fu should be aware of his relationship with Wen Qianyi beyond friendship. They both received the text messages and saw the card, and they would immediately think of him. They might have been puzzled as to why Zhang Yurong received the same gift, but given the mature setting in the CEO’s office, they would definitely know immediately how to best handle the situation!
Even Zhang Yurong would pretend as if nothing happened, acting as if she didn’t know. Women are always like this—whether they confront him in private or not, they definitely wouldn’t reveal the embarrassment on the spot.
Hearing this, Yurong was slightly taken aback. If it really was about him, wouldn’t he be calling himself a flirt and shameless person? Could it really have nothing to do with him?
"Why not? Their reactions are indeed as you said, but even if they recognized your handwriting, they would pretend not to know in such a situation. Hmph, how could Wen Qianyi not recognize your handwriting? Her pretending not to know actually proves it’s fake!" She was even more shocked about Hai Fu, leaving her unsure of how to ask about it.
Li Yan chuckled easily, "Pray tell, why would Wen Qianyi surely recognize my handwriting? She can recognize my appearance without a doubt, but what certainty is there in handwriting? I mean, without my reminder, could you recognize my handwriting?"
No, she couldn’t!
Zhang Yurong fell silent.
She had just thought it was natural for Wen Qianyi to recognize his handwriting because they had once worked together and knew each other well. Now being questioned, she came to realize that there’s not much occasion to write these days; even she mostly just signs her name daily. Judging from Li Yan’s performance in the business department, he probably didn’t have many chances to write, and if Wen Qianyi recognized anything, it would most likely just be his signature.
"Alright..." Yurong sighed after the silence, "maybe I’m being far-fetched. Perhaps they really know nothing. But don’t take me for a fool either..."
Li Yan also fell silent, having reached this point, locking horns any further would be meaningless and would only continue to disappoint her. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
"Alright. I admit... the flowers they received were also ordered by me, and I wrote the card, the content was the same."
Yurong’s expression froze.
She had expected this answer for a while, all she said earlier was just an attempt to make him admit it. Now that he finally did, it didn’t relieve her as expected, instead, it weighed heavier on her heart.
With such matters, no matter what they say, women always hope in their hearts that it’s not true. If one stubbornly denies it to the end, they’ll mostly choose to believe. It’s a see-no-evil approach, also an act of self-deception, with a consequence far less severe than exposing it with no room for reconciliation.
"Why?"
After a while, she asked with a slightly hoarse voice.
Her reaction pained Li Yan.
From no feelings at all, to gradually caring and loving, the journey indeed wasn’t easy for the two of them. Their first major crisis came after a concert, revealing the relationship with Yu Xiaodi, especially bringing Xiaodi home; at that time, their feelings were rising rapidly, almost getting ruined.
The second major crisis occurred after Xiaodi’s birthday. Due to an agreement with a one-year relationship, but they didn’t stick to it, leaving Yurong very disappointed and angry. At that time, they were already in the passionate stage in their relationship. And precisely because of the closer intimacy, it intensified Yurong’s feeling of betrayal. It got to the edge of divorce, though the event was both a blow and a turning point, the days apart made them realize the importance of each other.
After getting back together, they cherished each other more and emotions continued to rise. By the time they went home for the New Year, both of their feelings had reached a new level. Now, there’s the hidden risk of facing a third major crisis!
Li Yan originally intended to take advantage of disclosing part of the truth to have her accept Yu Xiaodi and extend it to Wen Qianyi and Hai Fu. But seeing her demeanor, he was truly unable to speak further, and ultimately chose to guilefully deal with it.
"Look in front of you..."
"...?"
"You brought back a bunch of cards, right? This should be proof of receiving a pile of flowers today, right? You received flowers from many people, and I didn’t just send them to you, hmm, that’s the case." Li Yan came over again, explaining with this reason.
Yurong looked at him slightly angrily, isn’t this too shameless? Obviously, he was out of line, yet he’s trying to turn the tables?
"How is this the same? I received a lot of flowers, not that I sent them to others, they insisted on sending them to me, what does it have to do with me? Besides, I dealt with them all and didn’t officially receive anyone’s. Your intentions are completely different!"
"Haha, it’s about the same. You saw it too, they didn’t accept it either, and dealt with it as well, didn’t they? In the end, isn’t it the same?"
Even if Yurong’s emotions were stirred at this time, she wasn’t easily misled, "No! Yours was active, mine is helplessly passive; these people want to pursue me, I disagree, it’s not my responsibility! Back then Yu Xiaodi pursued you actively, you disagreed, and it wasn’t your responsibility either. But now, you’re actively pursuing others, so it is your responsibility!"
"Alright, it’s not that serious actually. To be honest with you, the flowers I sent today weren’t just for three of you, Yu Xiaodi and Shinohara Mirai, they all received it as well! The same flower and chocolate package, the same card," Li Yan earnestly replied.
Yurong looked at him incredulously, is this guy trying to add fuel to the fire?
"It’s not that complicated, it’s just a Valentine’s Day gift! I’ve never celebrated this holiday before, nor sent anyone a gift on Valentine’s Day. Since I celebrated it today, I decided to be a bit extravagant; while at the florist’s, I just copied your card a few more times and had them send more gifts. Besides you and Xiaodi, the nature of the others isn’t that serious.
You should know, the flowers Wen Qianyi receives won’t be fewer than you. People pursuing her won’t be less either, and she and I are just good friends.
As for Hai Fu, honestly, don’t you think she’s a bit pitiful? For the sake of the company, she has long maintained a stern image and tough methods, being called Master Extinction, those male colleagues in the company, none would dare, or even dare to send her flowers, right? She’s also a woman, in such a fashion-oriented place like the company headquarters, other women can receive flowers, but she can’t, surely there’s a gap in her heart as well.
As for Shinohara Mirai and others, they are all young and fashionable girls, to receive a gift on such a holiday would make them extremely happy too. See, I came back to accompany you, they had no objections, I came back early. Just a bunch of flowers, not even costing much, with quite effective results. As for the card, it’s just me being lazy."
After finishing this explanation calmly, Li Yan felt even he was kind of convinced by himself.
Zhang Yurong didn’t expect him to say this, her thought process also broadened.
Indeed, if he really had any intent, why use such an easily overlapping method? He could have gone to different florists, used different cards, wrote different content; if he and Wen Qianyi were to have anything happening, it would’ve happened long ago; as for him and Hai Fu, there should be no chemistry anyway; no matter what is sent to Shinohara Mirai, it wouldn’t have a big impact, it’s all for the company’s sake... Looking back, there’s really a lack of care concerning Hai Fu.
"What about Yue Yao?"
"Hmm?" Li Yan was startled. Seeing she seemingly understood just now, he was a bit relieved, but he didn’t expect her to mention Yue Yao again. (To be continued, for more stories, please visit www.qidian.com, support the authors, support genuine reading!)
