Chapter 505: Chapter 504: Despicable Without Limit (Second Update)

“I think Ye Wenhan is courting me.”

Xin Zaozao’s words, each clear and distinct, reached Song Zhizhi’s ears.

Song Zhizhi was really angry at that moment and cursed, “Scum!”

Xin Zaozao didn’t actually believe that Ye Wenhan liked her, and she wasn’t foolish now, even instinctively trying to figure out what someone’s motives might be whenever they did anything. That applied to Ye Wenhan as well. She said, “Ye Wenhan wants to get something out of me.”

“He wants your money,” Song Zhizhi bluntly said.

Xin Zaozao nodded.

“Isn’t Commercial Management currently renovating the old town? They are currently having difficulties with funds. Due to the supportive structure between Beixia Country’s Commercial Management and the official family, every penny Commercial Management spends has to be announced. When Ye Wenhan announced the funding for this project, he undercalculated by two hundred million. To fill this financial gap, he needs to re-allocate funds. But Ye Wenhan, in consideration of his face, doesn’t want to lose face in public, so he wants to foot the bill privately. However, unfortunately, he has no money. I’ve been thinking about how he would raise money, thought about a lot of ways, but never thought that he would resort to such a disgraceful method!” Song Zhizhi said, grinding her teeth.

“What should I do now?” asked Xin Zaozao.

Anyway, she unconditionally stands on Song Zhizhi’s side.

Song Zhizhi confidently told her, “The next time he invites you out, be sure to refuse, whether it’s public or private. This time he’s probably trying to make a good impression on you, but next time he will definitely not let you go so easily. This man is far more despicable than you could ever imagine!”

“Okay, I got it.” Xin Zaozao trusted Song Zhizhi completely.

She might scrutinize the intentions of anyone else on the business scene, but she has never doubted anything Song Zhizhi has said.

“Take care of yourself during this period, I worry that if Ye Wenhan can’t approach you openly, he will resort to some dirty tactics. Since you’ve become his target, you must guard against him.”

“Okay, I understand. You don’t need to worry too much about me.”

“Hmm.”

They talked for a bit more, before hanging up the phone.

The moment Song Zhizhi hung up, her suppressed anger burst forth.

She cursed through clenched teeth, “That man Ye Wenhan really should be minced into scraps and fed to pigs! He really had the audacity to go and charm Xin Zaozao. How could a man stoop this low, how can someone be so shameless!”

Ji Baijian was right next to her, silently enduring her curse-filled rant against another man.

Even after a good while, Song Zhizhi still didn’t feel better.

At that moment, she really wished she could drag Ye Wenhan out and kill him!

Ji Baijian simply couldn’t listen to it anymore.

Of course, it wasn’t that he couldn’t bear Song Zhizhi’s complaints, but he really disliked the fact that the only name on her lips was that of another man.

So at that moment, he suddenly leaned over and silenced her with his lips.

“Mmm, mmm, mmm…” What are you doing, Ji Baijian?

Ji Baijian pinned her down.

What is he doing?

Of course, he’s telling her not to talk about another man, not to think about another man. Not even if it’s to curse him.

…

In the following days,

Xin Zaozao received texts from Ye Wenhan every day.

Some were greeting texts.

Because Song Zhizhi had told her so much, she didn’t respond even once.

Ye Wenhan called her again. At first, she would answer but would put him off by saying she was busy with work after just a few words. Later, she basically blocked his calls.

When Ye Wenhan asked her to have a business discussion at Commercial Management, she sent her assistant instead.

That way, it became very obvious to Ye Wenhan that Xin Zaozao was rejecting him, and she was in no way hiding her rejection of him.

Ye Wenhan sat in his office, his face ugly to the extreme.

Had the woman Xin Zaozao gone mad?

How could she reject him so outright?

That night, he had thought that Xin Zaozao didn’t seem so averse to him.

Of course,

Only Xin Zaozao knew just how disgusted she felt on the inside.

It must be… that woman Song Zhizhi.

It must be Song Zhizhi who had badmouthed him behind his back.

Xin Zaozao probably told Song Zhizhi everything after their dinner, who would have told Xin Zaozao to give him a wide berth. Just thinking of this possibility made Ye Wenhan wish he could kill Song Zhizhi.

Yet clearly, this is the most direct and hands-down best way he could think of to solve his problem.

Yue Dong had already come to his office a few times, and if the funds don’t come through in a few more days, the whole project will face a total shutdown, and one could only imagine how much negative press that would generate.

Ye Wenhan’s face looked dreadful.

At the moment he was about to call Xin Zaozao again, a thought crossed his mind.

Compared to contacting Xin Zaozao directly, there was another person around her who could be used to his advantage.

That person was naturally Xin Zaozao’s stepmother, Wan Quan.

When Qian Guanshu was still alive, he had told him to keep an eye on Wan Quan, saying that this woman might come in handy.

Now,

The time has come.

He had his assistant find Wan Quan’s phone number and called her, “Miss Wan, hello, this is Ye Wenhan from Commercial Management.”

When Wan Quan received the call from Ye Wenhan, she was completely taken aback.

She didn’t even dare to be happy, as she always felt that a person of his stature initiating a call couldn’t mean anything good.

She was very cautious, “Mr. Ye, what can I help you with?”

“There is a bit of a matter. But Miss Wan, don’t worry, it’s a good thing. Do you have time? I would like to meet with you.”

“I do have time, but I’m not sure what Mr. Ye wants to see me about?”

“It’s a bit complicated to explain over the phone, but I can assure you it’s a good thing,” Ye Wenhan tried to entice her.

“Then where should I wait for you?”

“No need, just tell me where you are and I’ll come to you.”

“I’m currently home.”

“Tell me your address.”

“Mr. Ye, are you certain it’s a good thing?” Wan Quan was a bit fearful.

“Yes, it is.”

“Then, I’ll wait for you,” Wan Quan said cautiously.

“Hmm.”

After hanging up, Ye Wenhan’s mouth curled up into a cold sneer.

Xin Zaozao, don’t blame me for resorting to cruel methods. After all, I gave you a chance, but you simply didn’t appreciate it.

…

Xin Group.

Xin Zaozao was discussing future developments of Xin Group with her department’s senior executives when she saw an incoming call from Wan Quan.

Although this woman has been trying to stir up trouble for her at work lately and has been secretly colluding with other directors to try to overthrow her, she hasn’t been too successful, so Xin Zaozao hasn’t really paid much attention to her. After all, it’s been a long while since Wan Quan has deliberately tried to cause trouble for her.

Since she’s calling at this time, Xin Zaozao really has no idea what she’s planning.

As she was in the midst of a high-level meeting, she hung up the phone immediately.

Then she glanced down at her muted phone and ignored it.

The meeting ran quite long.

When Xin Zaozao returned to her office after the meeting, she saw that she had missed five calls – all from Wan Quan.

Xin Zaozao didn’t bother about it either.

The door to her office was suddenly flung open in anger.

Neither of Xin Zaozao’s secretaries were able to stop Wan Quan.

Xin Zaozao gestured for her secretaries to leave the room.

The two office workers reluctantly exited.

“Xin Zaozao, can’t you even spare a moment to answer my calls?” mocked Wan Quan.

Xin Zaozao didn’t want to waste time with Wan Quan, so she simply replied, “Say what you need to say.”

“I’ve been a little tight on funds recently,” Wan Quan stated bluntly.

Xin Zaozao didn’t even bother to retort sarcastically.

She remained indifferent, concentrating on her work.

“I know you won’t give me money without a reason, so I’ll vacate the Xin Family villa!” said Wan Quan, pausing after each word.

Xin Zaozao’s fingers paused on her keyboard.

They had had countless disagreements over the villa, and now she was suddenly willing to compromise.

“Xin He’s inheritance – we’ll split it in half, down to the last penny. I’m not transferring a dime less!”

Xin Zaozao turned to look at Wan Quan, “Alright.”

“My lawyer will be waiting for you at the villa later. Tonight, in fact. I might change my mind by tomorrow!” With that, Wan Quan exited abruptly.

Xin Zaozao watched Wan Quan’s retreating figure.

She was surprised at Wan Quan’s sudden willingness to give up the Xin family villa, but it did tempt her somewhat.

Even if she didn’t value the Xin family’s possessions, she absolutely wouldn’t let them fall into Wan Quan’s hands.

She thought for a moment, and then making a call, said, “Secretary Yan, help me check Wan Quan’s financial status over the past few weeks.”

“Yes, Chairperson.”

At all times, she was wary of Wan Quan.

After work.

Looking at Wan Quan’s financial statement handed to her by her secretary, Xin Zaozao had her driver take her to the Xin family villa.

The driver waited outside the gate.

Xin Zaozao went in by herself.

Wan Quan was waiting for her in the living room.

In an unusual occurrence, there were no servants in the house that night, and the vast living room was occupied only by Wan Quan, who was watching television.

Seeing her return, Wan Quan smirked coldly.

She said, “I thought you didn’t want it.”

“There’s no need for us to waste words. Is the money ready? Where’s the contract?”

“Upstairs. The lawyers have prepared everything.”

Xin Zaozao followed Wan Quan upstairs without hesitation.

Wan Quan’s smile was obviously sinister as she watched Xin Zaozao walk into her trap.

Her intention had never been to sell the Xin family villa. She was only cooperating because Ye Wenhan had come to her earlier that day, asking her to do him a favor and promising her many benefits in return.

Even without the promised benefits, she would have agreed to help such a major player in the commercial management sector.

She did everything Ye Wenhan asked of her willingly.

At the moment, she was just a bit irritated.

What was so special about Xin Zaozao that would make Ye Wenhan go through so much trouble to obtain her?

They entered the bedroom one after the other.

Wan Quan pushed open the bedroom door.

Xin Zaozao hesitated for a moment before following her in.

Just as she stepped inside.

Wan Quan suddenly left her side and closed the door harshly, locking it from the outside.

Xin Zaozao knew instantly that she had fallen into a trap.

She pulled hard on the door handle.

It was impossible to open the door after it had been locked from the outside.

Xin Zaozao’s face turned extremely gloomy.

She heard a familiar male voice say, “Zaozao.”

Ye Wenhan.

Xin Zaozao clenched her teeth.

Controlling her emotions, she turned to look at Ye Wenhan. He was dressed in a well-tailored suit, maintaining his usual decorum, and gifting her with a warm smile.

In that moment, Xin Zaozao dropped her affable facade, “I wonder why Mr. Ye felt the need to deceive me into coming back here. What is so urgent?”

As she spoke, she fumbled with her phone behind her back, trying to operate it without looking.

“Zaozao, you’ve been avoiding me all this while. I didn’t know if I had offended you in some way. I had no choice but to arrange our meeting in this manner,” Ye Wenhan explained.

“Work has been hectic. If Mr. Ye is that eager to meet me, I think we could find another way. I haven’t had my dinner yet, and I’m hungry right now.”

Ye Wenhan smiled, though it was a cold one.

“Zaozao, despite being very clever, should know that my intentions were never for dinner,” he retorted.

“I hope Mr. Ye isn’t planning to use force.”

“Even if I do, what can you do about it?” Ye Wenhan asked.

Xin Zaozao remained leaned against the door.

Ye Wenhan hadn’t noticed her fumbling with her phone.

Xin Zaozao retorted, “A respected figure like the leader of the Commercial Management using force to get a woman – aren’t you afraid of being ridiculed if word gets out?”

“Who will let the cat out of the bag?” Ye Wenhan asked, “Who can? Only you, me, and your stepmother know about this. Do you think your stepmother would take your side?”

Xin Zaozao’s expression changed slightly.

“By your word alone and against my upstanding reputation, do you think anyone would believe you?” Ye Wenhan smiled, his cunning apparent.

“So Mr. Ye is determined today?”

“There’s no need for you to play coy. You can’t be considered a saint after being played by Mu Cidian all these years. You should be touched and honored that I even have my eye on you.”

Xin Zaozao merely let out a laugh.

Song Zhizhi had said that Ye Wenhan was underhanded and had no boundaries.

At this moment, she truly felt it.