Chapter 221: Watching the decision disconnect
Translator: _Min_
Sheng Xin, evaluating herself to Music Ling’s ex-wife, proudly listed her benefits, “In comparison with your ex-wife, I imagine I current myself higher. In spite of everything, I studied overseas, participated in numerous artwork actions throughout my faculty days, and gained fairly a couple of notable competitions. I’ve additionally attended many high-society banquets with my household.”
She enumerated her strengths over Gu Dai, however Music Ling, upon listening to her, couldn’t assist however have his thoughts full of ideas of Gu Dai as an alternative.
Gu Dai hailed from a wealthier household background than Sheng Xin, was extra enticing, educated in artwork, proficient in drugs—skills that dwarfed mere inventive endeavors by leagues. Most significantly, at her younger age, she had already taken management of the Gu Group, demonstrating distinctive managerial prowess. In just some months underneath her management, the corporate had seen vital enhancements.
Music Ling realized, Sheng Xin was removed from similar to Gu Dai.
Seeing Music Ling silent, Sheng Xin took the initiative to ask, “What do you assume?”
Music Ling responded indifferently, with no trace of emotion, “Hmm.”
Surprised, Sheng Xin had thought that after itemizing her qualities, Music Ling would see her in a brand new gentle, however all she obtained was a noncommittal “Hmm”.
Sheng Xin had dressed up intentionally for the event, donning a good black costume that accentuated her proud determine. But, Music Ling hadn’t glanced her method even as soon as.
Not desirous to admit a scarcity of allure, Sheng Xin’s eyes darted as she grasped at a potential rationalization, “I do know there’s a girl in President Music’s coronary heart that he can’t appear to let go of.”
Music Ling’s expression remained unchanged.
Unfazed, Sheng Xin continued, “I additionally know she saved your life, and that individual is Jiang Yue.”
Music Ling was shocked; he wasn’t one to share private issues, so how did Sheng Xin come to know of this?
Earlier than Music Ling may inquire, Sheng Xin chuckled and defined, “Coincidentally, Jiang Yue and I had been highschool classmates, which is how I heard about her saving you.”
Music Ling lastly spoke, “So what’s your function at present? To talk on behalf of Jiang Yue?”
He was grateful to Jiang Yue for saving him ten years in the past.
Amidst a raging fireplace, smoke had stung his eyes, blinding him, and he couldn’t see the woman who saved him. He solely remembered her soothing voice, gently saying, “Hold on, I’ll get you out.”
Music Ling suffered burns on his arm within the fireplace, and when he lastly breathed recent air and felt secure, he handed out from exhaustion.
When he got here to, it was Jiang Yue crying by his facet, claiming it was she who saved him.
The comforting phrases of Jiang Yue in the course of the fireplace had been etched into his coronary heart like a model, and that was the rationale he had tolerated her for therefore lengthy.
However though Music Ling appreciated Jiang Yue’s assist, she had modified, and he couldn’t endure her deceit and lies, nor her fixed leveraging of previous favors.
Now, he wouldn’t take heed to anybody talking on Jiang Yue’s behalf.
Sheng Xin tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, wanting up at Music Ling with a smile, “After all not. All of us classmates had been fairly envious of Jiang Yue, pondering she would find yourself with you, however who knew…”
Music Ling interrupted her, talking earnestly, “1 solely meant to repay a debt of gratitude to her.”
Sheng Xin paused, wanting cautiously at Music Ling’s expression, then ventured, “1 see. However on this quickly growing period, there aren’t many who worth loyalty and righteousness as a lot as President Music, I…”
Music Ling, not wishing to listen to extra platitudes, picked up his go well with jacket, “Miss Sheng, 1 don’t want to marry you resulting from my mom’s intentions as a result of 1 don’t wish to spoil a girl’s life.”
Pausing briefly, he continued, “If there’s nothing else, Miss Sheng, 1 have to be going.”
With these phrases, Music Ling didn’t await her response and turned to depart.
TWice interrupted, Sheng Xin’s face modified to a contact of displeasure, however pondering of Music Ling’s excellence, her spirits lifted considerably.
Watching Music Ling’s departing determine, Sheng Xin’s eyes dimmed.
What would Music Ling do to Jiang Yue if he ever found the reality behind that life-saving deed?
Music Ling, wanting to keep away from an encounter with Wang Lan, left the Music residence shortly. To his shock, as quickly as he settled into his automobile, his telephone rang—it was Jiang Yue.
Watching the decision disconnect, Music Ling dialed his assistant Zhao Xuan, “Later, name Jiang Yue to search out out what she desires. Deal with it for her, and don’t disturb
me..”