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Chapter 70.1: What a Small World (1)
Chapter 70.1: What a Small World (1)
I only fell for you because I wasnt clear-headed. Song Shiyus eyes remained firmly on the road ahead. All you wanted to do is control me. Are we even friends?
Stop the car, Ji Xinxin said with a quivering voice.
Song Shiyu eyed the roadside and replied, Theres no place to stop here.
Song Shiyu, stop the car right now! Ji Xinxin slammed the glove compartment in front of her, causing the documents inside to scatter all over the ground.
Something sharp nicked Ji Xinxins legs, causing her eyes to become teary. Song Shiyu, have I ever mistreated you? What have I done to deserve such humiliation? Are you regretting having fallen in love with me now? Have you forgotten that I was always the one turning you down? I never asked you to like me!
But the kindness and intimacy you showed misled me into believing that you were simply in a tight spot. Song Shiyu tightly gripped the steering wheel. You have been leading me on all this while. I was only able to see the truth when you left for Paris
What truth? That youre now in love with Ji Fanyin? Ji Xinxin pointed to the road behind her and exclaimed, Wake up, Song Shiyu! The Ji Fanyin you like is someone who has everyone dancing in the palm of her hands! Shes no longer the meek girl who doesnt dare stand before you, only able to peek at you from afar! Cant you tell that they arent the same person?!
Song Shiyu felt hysterical at Ji Xinxins sudden outburst. Its normal. People change. Also, I ought to tell you that Ive been meeting up with her, even in the past.
Ji Xinxin felt a lurch in her heart. You two did what?
We have been meeting privately all along, Song Shiyu repeated himself once more as he steered the car toward the right.
Why? Were your feelings for me a lie all along?
No, my feelings for you were real. I treated her as your shadow back then. Song Shiyu stopped his car at a temporary parking lot before turning to look at Ji Xinxins face. But now, I dont know why, but I think youre more like her shadow instead.
Those innocuous words filled Ji Xinxin with terror, and she started trembling.
Im her shadow?
Song Shiyu spent a moment in thought before supplementing, But you dont really resemble the current Ji Fanyin either.
More like a warped and crude imitation.
Ji Xinxin mustered all of her strength to fling her hand at the unguarded Song Shiyu, giving him a tight slap. The manicured nails that she had done at the mall yesterday left two long cuts on his left cheek.
While Song Shiyu was hissing in pain, Ji Xinxin quickly undid her seatbelt and scrambled out of the car. She didnt forget to slam the car door in her wake.
Barely after taking a few steps, she turned around to take a look, only to see Song Shiyus car moving out of the parking lot. She shot a sharp glare at his car before whipping out her phone to hail a cab.
However, she changed her mind at the last moment and instead dialed Li Xiaoxings number.
Secretary Fan received the call.
Ji Xinxin was able to recognize the other partys voice. It was the personal secretary who attended to Li Xiaoxings every need. She recalled that he had a below-average face and was balding despite his young age.
Whats Xiaoxing doing? Can I visit him now? She made her voice sound slightly tearful.
There was actually no need for her to put on an act. Her voice was already nasal after her aggravating encounter with Song Shiyu.
My apologies, Miss Ji. Youre in the country, right? Secretary Fan was polite in his response. Mr. Li is currently in the UK for work.
Ji Xinxin was disappointed to hear that, but at the same time, she felt a tinge of unease as well. Having lost Bai Zhou and Song Shiyu, she couldnt help but wonder if Ji Fanyin had made a move on her other targets too.
Isnt it Ji Fanyins aim to make money? Theres no way she would turn a blind eye to Li Xiaoxing given how rich he is. If Li Xiaoxing chooses to defect to Ji Fanyins side as well, Id really be doomed
Since you called, Mr. Li has tasked me to consult you on a matter. The sound of flipping papers could be heard. Are you free from 12th February to 15th February? Mr. Li would like to invite you to Japan for a change of pace.
Ji Xinxins mood immediately lifted. Sounds great! It coincides with my Spring Break, so I should be able to make time. Is there anything Id need to prepare?
It was an overseas trip during a period that coincided with Spring Break and Valentines Day. There was no doubt in Ji Xinxins mind that Li Xiaoxing was preparing a surprise for her.
Everything will be prepared for. All you have to do is to hand me your passport so that I can apply for a visa on your behalf, replied Secretary Fan.
After agreeing on a time for Secretary Fan to fetch her passport, they hung up the call.
Ji Xinxin stowed away her phone and took two deep breaths before her usual smile returned to her face.
It doesnt matter. As long as I have Li Xiaoxing in my grasp, Ji Fanyin will never be a threat.
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