Chapter 317: Gu Zheng Isn’t Her Senior
Qiao Xi took down the diamond crown and held it in her hand. She was choked up. “Thank you.”
She did not expect to receive her birthday present meant for when she turned 10 years old when she was 20 years old.
Gu Zheng went to attend the donation ceremony while Qiao Xi stood there holding the diamond crown.
“Miss Qiao.”
At this moment, a gentle male voice sounded.
Lu Yan walked over in a light-colored suit with a warm smile on his face. He handed the box to her. “Miss Qiao, this is for you.”
Qiao Xi’s brows were knitted together tightly.
Another gift?
She really could not understand why Lu Yan would take the initiative to approach her when he knew that she and Gu Zheng were husband and wife.
“Mr. Lu, there’s no need.”
Lu Yan was not angry. His expression remained indifferent. “Qiao Xi, you know my identity.”
Qiao Xi’s heart tightened.
Lu Yan smiled. “Your brother should have told you who I am.”
Qiao Xi choked. Third Brother did tell her that she had a fiancé, and that person was Lu Yan.
Lu Yan smiled deeply. “Miss Qiao, to be honest, I really like you and won’t hurt you, so there’s no need for you to keep a distance from me.”
Qiao Xi’s face was filled with vigilance. “No matter what your objective is, I shouldn’t have any contact with you!”
Lu Yan was silent for a moment. His eyes were filled with disappointment, but he still insisted on handing the box to her. His voice carried a hint of pleading. “Open it and take a look.”
Seeing that Qiao Xi didn’t do anything, Lu Yan opened the box for her. A diamond crown was quietly placed in the box. It was decorated with gold foil and gems that glittered under the light.
Qiao Xi was a designer herself, so she understood the value of this crown. This crown was the work of a famous designer, Wright. He had only designed this piece, and it disappeared after an auction a few years ago. Its value was immeasurable.
Lu Yan smiled bitterly. “This crown has been left there for ten years as I hadn’t found its owner. It’s a little old now. You might not like it anymore, but I still hope that you’ll accept it. If you can’t accept it, then you can throw it away.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he passed the box to Qiao Xi before turning around and leaving resolutely.
Qiao Xi’s face was covered in shock while her heart was filled with bewilderment.
Why did Lu Yan give her this crown that he said had been left alone for ten years? Did it mean that Lu Yan had kept it for ten years after buying it?
Lu Yan stopped in his tracks and turned around slightly. “I’m sorry I didn’t manage to bid for the island. I originally decided to give it to you even if I had to go bankrupt. Unfortunately… my ability is limited. I’ll definitely work hard next time. I’ll do my best to give you whatever you like.”
Qiao Xi’s heart twitched. “Lu Yan, how did you know?”
How could Lu Yan be so clear about her birthday wish as a ten-year-old back then?
Lu Yan’s eyes were filled with loneliness. “I know everything, but all of this is meaningless. I only hope that I can do my best to treat you well in the future.”
He sighed sadly and strode away.
Qiao Xi stood silently on the spot, yet her heart was in chaos.
She had only told her senior about her wish back when she was ten years old. Even her brother and grandfather did not know, so how did Lu Yan know?
Moreover, Lu Yan bought this crown ten years ago. What kind of secret was this?
Who was Lu Yan?
…
Gu Zheng told Song Shiyu to return to the Longwan Residential first. When Qiao Xi got into the car, she realized that Gu Zheng was already waiting in the car.
Qiao Xi was unable to calm down for a long time, and she lowered her head.
“What did Lu Yan say?”
Gu Zheng’s voice was cold as if he was suppressing something.
Qiao Xi silently held the box Lu Yan gave her.
As Gu Zheng looked at the box, anger gradually rose in his heart.
Lu Yan was good at scheming. He must have said something to make Qiao Xi so unhappy.
With Qiao Xi’s attitude, did she believe Lu Yan and was now suspecting Gu Zheng?
Qiao Xi was slightly hesitant. “He gave me a diamond crown and said… He said many things that confused me.”
Gu Zheng clenched his fists tightly, his expression dark.
Qiao Xi took a deep breath. “He seems to be reminding me that he’s my senior.”
When Lu Yan was competing for the island, he had laid the groundwork. Now, he even gave her a crown. She had only told her senior about these things. How did Lu Yan know?
Everything Lu Yan did was to remind her that Gu Zheng was not her senior..
Chapter 318: Never Forgive You!
Qiao Xi started to understand Lu Yan’s methods after calming down. Could it be that in Lu Yan’s eyes, she was a fool? Did he think she would believe in anyone’s words?
The only thing that puzzled her was who told Lu Yan about these past events? She did not believe that there was such a coincidence in the world.
Qiao Xi played with the diamond crown. “How did he know about what happened ten years ago?”
Gu Zheng did not utter a word as he drove with a dark expression.
How did Lu Yan know about these past events? Lu Yan also gave her a diamond crown that he had bought ten years ago. Lu Yan was gentler than him. Could it be that she liked Lu Yan more?
Qiao Xi looked at him curiously. Why was Gu Zheng’s face so gloomy? Hence, she asked, “Gu Zheng, I’m asking you a question. You…”
Screech—
The car braked and Qiao Xi’s body leaned forward uncontrollably.
Just as she was about to flare up, she saw Gu Zheng gripping the steering wheel tightly. The veins on the back of his hands were bulging, and his body was trembling slightly.
Qiao Xi’s eyes sank. “Gu Zheng, you don’t believe me?”
He took a few breaths and asked, “You took the crown.”
Qiao Xi’s heart ached as she looked at him with disbelief.
She did not know where Lu Yan got this news from that allowed him to put on such an act. His motive was obvious. It was to sow discord between her and Gu Zheng.
However, she did not expect Gu Zheng to take the bait. He really thought that she would believe Lu Yan!
A wave of rage instantly gushed out of Qiao Xi’s heart. They had known each other for 10 years, and even though they’d never met before, this sort of intimate feeling couldn’t be replaced. How could she doubt Gu Zheng?
But he did not believe her!
The image of Lu Yan and her standing together appeared in Gu Zheng’s mind. Lu Yan had once said that he wanted to snatch everything that belonged to him, including Qiao Xi.
Right when he was feeling confused, Qiao Xi unlocked the door and was about to get out of the car.
‘Gu Zheng actually doesn’t believe me! He doesn’t even trust me? Bastard! I’ll beat you to death!
‘Lu Yan is nothing! Does he think that I’ll believe Lu Yan just because he gave me a crown and put on a show of affection? I must be crazy if I believe that!
‘This is infuriating! Gu Zheng is such a jerk!’
After cursing in her heart, Qiao Xi snorted coldly and slammed the car door before storming into the villa.
She ran in a hurry as if her whole body was filled with anger.
Sitting in the car, Gu Zheng seemed to have heard something—
‘I won’t forgive you even if you try to coax me today!’
Gu Zheng sat there in a daze.
She did not believe Lu Yan’s words and was not suspecting Gu Zheng?
The anger and unease in Gu Zheng’s heart instantly vanished. A wave of wild joy surged into his heart. His body was trembling, clearly displaying his excitement.
A moment later, he reacted and hurriedly got out of the car to chase after her.
Just as he was about to enter, he realized that there was a flash of light in the grass by the roadside. The diamond crown that Lu Yan had given her was mercilessly thrown to the grass.
Gu Zheng was stunned for a moment before the butler walked over. “Sir, is this Young Madam’s?”
The man did not hesitate. “Throw it away.”
The butler was puzzled, but he still followed the instructions.
After entering, Qiao Xi was fuming. She had never thought that Gu Zheng would not believe her.
Coincidentally, she bumped into Song Shiyu. He quickly greeted, “Young Madam, you…”
Before he could finish, Qiao Xi walked past him and went upstairs angrily.
Song Shiyu was confused.
Who made Young Madam angry? How scary!
Then, Gu Zheng hurried in as well. Song Shiyu went up to greet him again. “President, um…”
However, Gu Zheng acted as if he did not see him and walked past him to go upstairs.
By the time Song Shiyu realized what had happened, Gu Zheng was gone.
Song Shiyu: “…” Did I master the art of invisibility? Am I that inconspicuous?
On the other side, after Qiao Xi returned to her room, she lay on the bed and hid under the covers.
Gu Zheng knocked on the door and said in a gentle voice, “Qiao Xi, open the door.”
Qiao Xi was even angrier when she heard this. The man didn’t trust her earlier and even lost his temper at her. Now, he was ordering her to open the door?
She would not? She covered herself with the blanket, put on her headphones, and turned the volume to the maximum.