Chapter 1536: Chapter 1536: First Taste of Love (6)
“If I hadn’t followed you, I wouldn’t have known you met with Du Qingyu.” Su Hongxing didn’t hold back, casting a cold glance at Ye Qilan.
Ye Qilan started to panic upon hearing this, “Honey, it’s not what you think, I…”
“Then tell me, what do you think I imagine?” Su Hongxing countered nonchalantly.
“There’s nothing between us. She said—” Ye Qilan suddenly remembered they were outside. He turned his head and saw many people eavesdropping, so he grabbed Su Hongxing’s hand and dragged her back to the office.
Only when there was no one around, he hurriedly explained to Su Hongxing.
“So, she claimed she knew where Xiao Ji hid the photos, and you foolishly went downstairs to meet her?” Su Hongxing was speechless.
“Maybe she really knows where the photos are stored…”
“Ye Qilan, you’re smart most of the time but muddled at times. She took advantage of your mindset, so she dangled that bait. Even if she knows where Xiao Ji hid the photos, do you think she’d betray Xiao Ji and reveal their whereabouts to you?”
Su Hongxing’s words left Ye Qilan speechless.
Du Qingyu likely has feelings for him, but Du Qingyu is not Cao Shiyu. Cao Shiyu might act emotionally, but Du Qingyu absolutely wouldn’t.
“Now do you understand? Even if Du Qingyu likes you, she won’t betray her alliance with Xiao Ji, so don’t be led by the nose by her anymore.”
What Su Hongxing didn’t say was that she could sense why Ye Qilan was moved by Du Qingyu’s few words; it was because Ye Qilan didn’t want her having any more encounters with Xiao Ji.
No matter how, Ye Qilan wasn’t as broad-minded as he seemed; he still minded her spending every weekend alone with Xiao Ji.
So, she needed to act quickly to locate the photos. Perhaps this weekend, she could probe Xiao Ji.
“Du Qingyu thinks I’m in her trap. Why not play along with her game? I might truly extract something from her and make Xiao Ji lower his guard against me…”
“No, I don’t want you to meet with Du Qingyu again. She’s more toxic than Cao Shiyu, and if she decides to harm you, it’s hard to prevent.” Su Hongxing said loudly.
Ye Qilan laughed, “I’m a man, I’ll protect myself. Do you think it’s that easy for her to target me? This is settled…”
“Ye Qilan, can’t you stop being so conceited? When women want to be ruthless, they’re no less so than men. Do you think Du Qingyu is easy to deal with? Anyway, I don’t approve of you continuing dealings with her.” Su Hongxing tried persuading, but Ye Qilan was firm and confident, saying he’d protect himself well.
Su Hongxing was parched from talking, yet Ye Qilan wouldn’t listen. She immediately got angry, “You promised to listen to me, but why at critical moments do you take matters into your own hands?”
What this man said never came true.
Ye Qilan was momentarily speechless. He indeed had said those words, but he thought starting with Du Qingyu might unveil Xiao Ji’s Achilles’ heel and swiftly eliminate this rival — wouldn’t that be great?
Under Su Hongxing’s glare, he eventually conceded, “Alright, alright, I’ll listen to you.”
“That’s better.” Su Hongxing beamed, “You’re right to listen to me. Du Qingyu is toxic, even if you deal with her because of work, you need to stay vigilant. I’m really afraid she’ll use devious tactics on you…”