freenovelworld Chapter 204 Three people conspired
Chapter 204 Three people conspired
The vehicle slowly stopped in front of the Lin Building in the bustling city center.
Ye Wanqing turned to look at Lin Xuan beside her, her voice soft but with a hint of subtle gratitude: "We're here. Thank you so much for staying with me for so long today."
Lin Xuan unbuckled his seatbelt, his deep gaze falling on her delicate face, a faint smile curling up at the corner of his mouth: "Wanqing, why do we have to be so polite?"
As he spoke, he adjusted his custom-made suit, with his sleeves slightly rolled up, exuding a casual yet elegant temperament.
Only then did Ye Wanqing notice that Lin Xuan's tie seemed a little loose and his collar was slightly open, which added a bit of unruly charm to him, completely different from his usual image of a cold and austere president.
Ye Wanqing's heart moved, and she wanted to ask what the relationship between them was, but in the end she suppressed this doubt in her heart.
After all, they had been married for six years, and whether it was because of the contract or true love, those days were an indelible fact.
"Yeah, I see." She responded softly.
Lin Xuan adjusted his tie and looked at her gently: "If you need anything, feel free to contact me. Remember, I'm always here."
"Okay." Ye Wanqing nodded slightly, her eyes full of gratitude, and watched him get out of the car until his figure disappeared at the entrance of the building.
After lunch, time had quietly passed and it was three o'clock in the afternoon. Ye Wanqing had to return to her studio in the city center.
There are people passing by in a hurry all around, and everyone is busy doing their life.
Lin Xuan got out of the car, his neat white suit sparkling in the sun, attracting the attention of countless passers-by.
He stood by the roadside, holding in one hand the painting that Ye Wanqing had given him last night, a painting depicting a warm scene of the beach at dusk, and his other hand casually tucked into his trouser pocket, his eyes closely following the silhouette of Ye Wanqing's car until it disappeared from his sight.
After a moment, Lin Xuan withdrew his gaze and walked into the building with the painting. He took the dedicated elevator directly to the top floor office. Along the way, many employees cast awe-inspiring glances at him.
The elevator door slowly opened. Assistant Zhao Yu had been waiting for a long time, holding a thick stack of documents in his hand. "Boss Lin, this is the latest progress report on the Kinmen project..."
Before Zhao Yu could finish his words, he saw the painting Lin Xuan handed over. He was stunned for a moment, then realized that this painting was unusual. Before he could ask, Lin Xuan ordered, "Take this painting and frame it."
Zhao Yu couldn't help but become curious when he heard this: "Will it be hung in your office after it's framed?"
Lin Xuan was slightly stunned, then shook his head: "No."
"Oh, okay, Mr. Lin." Although Zhao Yu was full of doubts, he didn't dare to ask more questions. He followed Lin Xuan into the office with the documents in his arms.
After arranging the work, Zhao Yu took the painting to Chen Ming in the Administration Department and said, "Go find a professional gallery and have it framed."
Zhao Yu spoke as he carefully unfolded the oil painting. When he saw the content on the painting, he suddenly realized why President Lin valued it so much.
This oil painting depicts a tranquil beach with the afterglow of the setting sun shining on the sea, making the waves sparkle and beautify the landscape.
The protagonist of the picture is Lin Xuan standing on the beach. Although it is just his back, the warmth is beyond words.
Zhao Yu immediately realized the importance of this painting. He solemnly said to Chen Ming, "You must go to the gallery and take a look at it yourself. This painting is Miss Ye's work. Be careful not to damage it!"
Ever since the last ski resort incident, Chen Ming has been well aware of how much Mr. Lin values Ye Wanqing.
He nodded immediately upon hearing this: "Don't worry, I will personally oversee the mounting process. Even if something happens to me, the painting will not be damaged!"
Zhao Yu nodded with satisfaction: "Go ahead and frame the painting first."
At this time, Ye Wanqing had no idea that this casual work of hers would be framed so preciously by Lin Xuan.
It was already past four in the afternoon when she returned to the villa. Sunlight streamed in through the French windows, adding a touch of warmth to the entire space.
After changing into comfortable home clothes, she sat by the window and began practicing calligraphy. When the sun was no longer so scorching, she took her sketchpad and paint bucket and went downstairs to finish the unfinished landscape painting from yesterday.
Meanwhile, Zhang Duoer was nearly an hour late due to feeling unwell. When she hurried to the coffee shop where Xu Xinyi had agreed to meet, she saw her sitting by the window with a displeased look on her face. "Sorry, Miss Xu, I ran into some unexpected issues."
Zhang Duoer sat down as she spoke, her face pale. "I was planning to wait for you here after lunch, but I suddenly felt sick to my stomach and had to go to the bathroom several times."
Although Xu Xinyi was somewhat dissatisfied when she heard this, she couldn't bear to blame Zhang Duoer anymore when she saw her expression. "Forget it, since we're here, let's talk business."
Zhang Duoer had no intention of being late for her appointment with Xu Xinyi. After lunch, she looked forward to going to the bustling business district designated by Xu Xinyi, planning to take a few leisurely strolls while waiting for Xu Xinyi's arrival.
However, things did not go as she wished. A sudden abdominal pain interrupted her plan. She had to go back and forth to the bathroom frequently, running as many as five or six times until she became pale and almost collapsed.
In the end, thanks to a friend who passed by and lent a helping hand in time, she was sent to the agreed location.
Xu Xinyi, dressed simply yet elegantly, sat quietly by the window, her eyes lightly sweeping over Zhang Duoer's slightly disheveled figure. "Miss Zhang, if you're not interested in this meeting, you can simply tell me. There's no need to force it."
Zhang Duoer waved her hands hurriedly, her expression apologetic and anxious. "Ms. Xu, I'm truly sorry. I didn't mean to be late. I just felt unwell. Please forgive me."
Xu Xinyi gently raised her hand, her fingertips tracing an elegant arc in the air, stopping Zhang Duoer from explaining further: "Okay, there's no need to say more about this. I just want to know, what is the relationship between you and Ye Wanqing?"
A complex emotion appeared on Zhang Duoer's pale face: "Ye Wanqing, she was my classmate for many years and was also my good friend."
Xu Xinyi gently stirred the coffee in her hand, her eyes filled with inquiry. "Since we're old classmates, why did you come to see me this time?"
Zhang Duoer took a sip of the lemonade on the table, trying to calm her inner turmoil. "The depth of friendship among old classmates naturally varies. Miss Xu should understand this very well, right?"
Xu Xinyi raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of a smile on her lips: "So, your relationship isn't as harmonious as the outside world seems?"
Zhang Duoer gave a wry smile: "Do I even need to say this?"
Xu Xinyi chuckled, her eyes playful, "It's indeed obvious. So, how do you plan to work with me, Ms. Xu?"
Zhang Duoer put down the cup in her hand, her eyes became firm:
"Ms. Xu is obsessed with the position of Young Madam of the Lin family, and I don't want to see Ye Wanqing step into the Lin family's doorstep again.
Although our goals are different, Ye Wanqing is undoubtedly our common enemy."
Xu Xinyi gently put down the spoon in her hand, and the spoon collided lightly with the coffee cup, making a crisp sound.
She crossed her arms and leaned back slightly. "Miss Zhang's so-called cooperation sounds more like she wants to use me to deal with Ye Wanqing. Miss Zhang, you are really calculating."
After saying that, Xu Xinyi stood up and prepared to end this boring meeting.
Zhang Duoer saw this and became anxious. She quickly stopped her and said, "Miss Xu, please stay! You probably haven't found out everything about Su Junyan yet, right? And I happen to know some inside information!"
Xu Xinyi stopped and turned to look at Zhang Duoer, a slight smile on her lips: "Oh? Miss Zhang, what value do you think this information has for me?"
Zhang Duoer bit her lip, her eyes determined: "Then what do you want? As long as I can do it, I can agree to it."
Xu Xinyi chuckled, her tone tinged with a hint of teasing. "It's very simple. Hasn't Ye Wanqing been avoiding you? Miss Zhang, all you need to do is find a way to get her to interact with you more. Wouldn't that solve the problem?"
Zhang Duoer was a little confused when she heard this: "But she doesn't want to pay attention to me at all..."
Xu Xinyi smiled slightly, her eyes gleaming with a deep light: "Then how do you know, is she really unwilling to pay attention to you, or is she afraid to confront you head-on?"
Zhang Duoer frowned: "What do you mean by that?"
Xu Xinyi didn't answer directly, but just shook her head slightly: "Nothing, just a casual mention."
After that, Xu Xinyi stood up again, slowly walked to Zhang Duoer's side, and whispered a few words in her ear. Zhang Duoer's face changed slightly after hearing this, but her eyes flashed with excitement, as if she saw the hope of overthrowing Ye Wanqing.