Ye Shuya had originally declined the lunch invitation on the grounds of being busy. However, when she finished her morning classes and was about to have lunch alone, she unexpectedly received a call from Chen Qi. His tone was urgent, claiming that there was an important matter to discuss, and he set the meeting place at a rather charming café on Tanglian Road.
Facing Chen Qi's invitation, Ye Shuya found it hard to refuse. After all, Chen Qi held the key funds for her next month's mortgage payment.
Ye Shuya is not an easy person to get close to. She is independent. She has never had the thought of becoming a stepmother in a single-parent family. As for the successful Chen Qi, she has never had any improper thoughts.
Chen Qi arrived at the café early. When Ye Shuya pushed the door and entered, he immediately noticed her arrival and waved.
Ye Shuya nodded slightly and walked gracefully towards him. She sat down in the seat opposite Chen Qi and politely addressed him, "Mr. Chen."
"Miss Ye doesn't need to be so formal. Just call me A Qi." There was a hint of familiarity in Chen Qi's smile. "What would Miss Ye like to eat?"
Ye Shuya replied politely, "I have already had a meal. I wonder what's the matter that Mr. Chen is looking for me today? Chen Li's recent mock exam results are good, especially in Chinese. I believe that after his composition ability is improved, I can retire with success."
Chen Qi listened with a smile, then lifted his glasses. "We won't talk about this today. Next week tonight, can Miss Ye accompany me to a banquet? At that time, Chen Li's tutoring session can be suspended, and I will pay you the remuneration for that day as usual."
Ye Shuya was reluctant in her heart. She asked in return, "What about your secretary?"
"My secretary is on maternity leave. This banquet is extremely important to me. I hope Miss Ye can help me." There was sincerity in Chen Qi's tone. "Xiao Li is not at ease if I attend with other women. Only Miss Ye can make him feel at ease."
Ye Shuya hesitated for a moment. "I need to think about it and give you an answer by tomorrow night at the latest."
"Okay." Chen Qi smiled and asked, "Does Miss Ye have classes in the afternoon?"
She shook her head.
Chen Qi suggested, "I passed by the cinema today and saw a new movie released. It seems to be to your taste. Would you like to go and watch it together?"
Ye Shuya knew in her heart that her relationship with Chen Qi was not close enough to watch a movie together. Facing his increasingly eager gaze, her voice cooled down. "Mr. Chen, my boyfriend is very strict with me. He won't be happy if I watch a movie with another man."
Chen Qi was not surprised by this. When pursuing a beautiful woman, he was always extremely patient. He said faintly, "Sorry, I was impolite. Regarding next week's banquet, please think it over carefully, Miss Ye."
Ye Shuya felt a surge of disgust in her heart. Chen Qi was that typical nouveau riche. His face was shiny, with a thick gold necklace hanging around his neck. The amount of hair on his head was getting sparser day by day. Although he was wearing a suit, it was hard to hide his overweight figure. He always wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and tried to put on a refined look, but it seemed out of place.
Every time he talked to her, his gaze would always unconsciously sweep over her chest, as if evaluating a commodity. If it weren't for the mortgage payment, she would never stay in his home for a moment longer.
After leaving the café, Ye Shuya decided to look for more part-time job opportunities. If Chen Qi had any improper behavior, at least she would have a way out.
The vehicle in front was stagnant. She opened the car window and leaned out to look forward. She saw a long queue of vehicles in front. She didn't know what had happened.
Suddenly, she noticed a car next to hers. It was a black Bentley Arnage 728, extremely luxurious. When she was buying a car, she had secretly looked at its price. It was an astronomical price in the eight figures.
The car window was closed tightly, so she couldn't see the face of the car owner. But what she could be sure of was that this car owner must be extremely wealthy, completely not on the same level as Chen Qi's Audi Q7.
The car window on the opposite side slowly rolled down, and Ye Shuya was surprised. What surprised her even more was that she actually knew the man behind the car window. It was the man who looked a bit like Qin Wei last night.
Perhaps due to the influx of cold air, his lips trembled slightly and lost some color. But his face was still perfect and captivating.
His deep voice was magnetic. "Last night, thank you."
For some reason, Ye Shuya suddenly remembered the scene of secretly kissing his forehead last night. Her cheeks involuntarily flushed. "No... you're welcome."