Chapter 61: Negotiation!

  When Zhang Ziheng returned home, Wang Xue and her mother were watching TV. Seeing that the dinner table had not been cleared, Zhang Ziheng put down his briefcase and asked: "Mom, Xue'er, haven't you eaten yet?"

  Wang Xue got up and walked over to help him put away his coat, expressionless, saying: "We've eaten already, that's what we left for you. Why did you come back so late today? Working overtime?"

  Looking at Wang Xue's attitude, Zhang Ziheng guessed that she must be angry, "No, there is something that has delayed me a bit."

  "Oh, you take a rest first, I'll go heat up the dishes for you." Wang Xue nodded and walked into the kitchen.

  Zhang Ziheng looked at her with a puzzled expression, then walked over to his mother and sat down beside her. "Mom, how was your day? Did you go out and have some fun?"

  Zhang Ziheng's mother frowned and looked at her son, saying: "How can your heart be so big? Didn't you see that Xue'er is not very happy? You still haven't gone to coax her."

  "Ah, it's nothing, just coming back a bit late, that's all. She's not that petty." Zhang Ziheng said with a wave of his hand.

  "What's wrong with you? You think Xue Er is angry because of this? Sigh, you child, take a look." Zhang Ziheng's mom said as she picked up the remote control and changed the channel.

  Zhang Ziheng looked at the TV in confusion, which was currently playing an entertainment news program. A reporter was interviewing a star, and that star happened to be Yu Jie. Zhang Ziheng slightly stunned, picked up the remote control and turned up the volume a bit, watching carefully.

  "Miss Bai Yujie, what do you think is the reason for the success of this concert?" one of the reporters asked.

  Bai Yujie smiled slightly and said, "Actually, all the credit should go to my behind-the-scenes team. They carefully crafted this grand concert, and I just went up on stage to perform. Also...I want to thank my mentor, Teacher Emile. If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be a me today. These are my true feelings, no flattery intended."

  "Was the mysterious man who suddenly appeared at the concert your boyfriend? If not, why did the spotlight shine on him? How long have you been dating? Are you planning to get married?" Another reporter asked.

  "Huh? Hehe, um... this question has been asked by many people before. Actually... I really don't know how to tell you guys, after all, it's not just my own business, because I haven't gotten his consent yet, so I shouldn't speak randomly, hehe." Bai Yujie shook her head and smiled.

  "Are you implying something by saying this? You just don't want to say it out loud, right?"

  Bai Yu's face was sweet and clean with a smile, she thought for a moment and said: "This... you can understand it however you want, I really can't say."

  "Let's just reveal a little bit." The reporter continued to ask relentlessly.

  "Haha, um... sorry, I still can't say. Let's just say I'm really happy he came to watch my performance, hehe, that's all I can say, don't make things difficult for me anymore." Bai Yujie said with a red face, waving her hand.

  Watching TV, Zhang Ziheng lowered his head and let out a helpless sigh. Zhang Ziheng's mother took the remote control, switched to another channel, and said: "This program has been broadcast three or four times already, all the TV stations are broadcasting it, and at 9 o'clock tonight, there will be two more."

  Zhang Ziheng furrowed his brow, took out a cigarette and started smoking, saying: "She... how could she do this? It's not like it's hidden... Ah, no wonder Xue'er got angry, if I were in her shoes, I'd be angry too."

  Zhang Ziheng's mother patted her son on the back and said, "Son, actually you shouldn't blame Yujie. She did it because she loves you too. It's just that her method is a bit extreme. Sigh, I don't know what to say either."

  Zhang Ziheng bit his lip, got up and walked to the kitchen, looking at Wang Xue said: "I know you're not in a good mood now, but... uh, I don't know what to say either, she's..."

  "Alright, no need to say more, I know. Actually, it's nothing much, she wants to have fun, so I'll just play along with her. If I couldn't even handle this, how could I be worthy of you?" Wang Xue shook his head and smiled.

  "Xue Er, what are you thinking? Don't do anything rash, she's a public figure now, if something happens, many people will be watching, no matter how much money you have, it won't work." Looking at Wang Xue's eyes, Zhang Ziheng felt a bit uneasy.

  Wang Xue smiled and took the dish out of the microwave, saying: "Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to rush in front of her with a kitchen knife and hack at her. At most, I'll just find someone to splash sulfuric acid on her."

  Zhang Ziheng was startled and hastily said: "Xue'er, calm down, you absolutely cannot do anything stupid."

  Wang Xue looked at him and smiled, saying: "Do you believe me? I'm just teasing you, silly. Don't worry, I won't hurt her physically, but mentally, that's a different story."

  "What do you want to do?" Zhang Ziheng asked.

  "Hehe, don't bother with this, anyway I won't let her scheme succeed." Wang Xue smiled.

  Several days passed again, and everything seemed calm. Zhang Ziheng's worried heart also calmed down. Perhaps Wang Xue was just venting her anger and didn't really mean to target Yu Jie. This way is better, sparing himself from unnecessary worry.

  Since that day, the man had looked for Director Xu several times, but it was always after work hours and waited at the bottom of the company building. However, Director Xu seemed to treat him as if he were invisible, not even giving him a glance. In the end, the man felt embarrassed too and stopped coming. Seeing the man's dejected appearance, Zhang Ziheng felt extremely pleased in his heart. He looked down on those who used underhanded tactics the most, and he even regretted being too lenient that day.

  But did Wang Xue Zhen not have any action at all? No, she was waiting for the right moment. Although she spent every day with Zhang Zi Heng's mother, she knew that Zhang Zi Heng's mother stood on Bai Yu Jie's side, and if she acted rashly, she would definitely be at a disadvantage, so she had to wait until Zhang Zi Heng's mother left before making her move.

  As expected, after staying in City B for over ten days, Zhang Ziheng's mother felt it was time to go back, and Zhang Ziheng also thought it was inconvenient for his mother to stay there. His house wasn't big, and Wang Xue had to accompany her every day and couldn't go to work, which was indeed quite troublesome.

  After rejecting Wang Xue's plane ticket, Zhang Ziheng's mother took the gifts that Wang Xue had bought for her and boarded the train back home. As he watched the train disappear into the distance, Zhang Ziheng suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. He glanced at Wang Xue beside him, smiled slightly, and said: "How about it? My mom is gone, are you happy now?"

  "What are you talking about? It sounds like I'm the one who drove your mother away." Wang Xue said displeased.

  "Haha, I didn't mean that. What I meant to say is that recently, it's been quite a bother for you, and my mom spent a lot of your money too, so I've been feeling uneasy about it." Zhang Ziheng said with a smile.

  "Oh, so that's how it is? Then how do you plan on repaying me?" Wang Xue asked with a self-satisfied smile.

  Zhang Ziheng smiled slightly, and without regard for the many people at the train station, he gently held Wang Xue's face with both hands and lightly kissed her mouth. Then he laughed and said: "How about that? Is it okay now?"

  "What? Is that it? Your mom spent so much money on me, and this is all you're going to do?" Wang Xue frowned and said.

  "What do you want then?" Zhang Ziheng laughed and said.

  "Hmm... what do you think? I want a French kiss." Wang Xue said with a sweet smile.

  "Huh? Here? This... won't do, there are too many people. A peck on the cheek is fine, but a French kiss..." Zhang Ziheng said with difficulty.

  "What? You don't love me? Hmph, stinky man." Wang Xue immediately pouted and said unhappily.

  Zhang Ziheng couldn't help but smile wryly, thinking to himself that this woman was being as spoiled as a child. "Or we could go back to the car, and once we're back in the car, you can kiss me however you want. Today, my mouth is all yours, how about it?"

  "Huh? You're the one who said it! I didn't force you." Wang Xue smiled.

  Zhang Ziheng chuckled and said, "Alright, let's go, young lady."

  Zhang Ziheng's mother left, and Wang Xue was finally able to implement her plan. Before this, she had already inquired about Bai Yujie's schedule, so on that afternoon, she came to the hotel where Bai Yujie was staying. Because the hotel manager was a good friend of her father's, Wang Xue easily found out the room number of Bai Yujie.

  When she arrived at the hotel suite, she happened to see Bai Yujie just returning from an interview. Wang Xue smiled slightly and walked forward with big strides, blocking Bai Yujie's way, and said: "Yujie, I've come to see you."

  Bai Yujie was taken aback, wondering how she had come. After a moment of confusion, Bai Yujie nodded and smiled, saying: "Xue'er, why didn't you give me a heads up before coming?"

  "Hehe, I've already told you, how about it? Won't you invite me to sit in your room for a bit?" Wang Xue laughed.

  "Ah? Oh, haha, come in and sit down." Bai Yujie smiled and said to the assistant next to her a few words, then opened the door and entered the room.

  "Sit down, would you like something to drink?" Bai Yujie smiled and said.

  Wang Xue plopped her butt down on the sofa and lazily said, "Coffee, thanks."

  "Sorry, I never drink coffee, so there isn't any." Bai Yujie smiled.

  Wang Xue was taken aback for a moment, then said: "Then let's just have water, it's just as well that I've been quitting coffee lately."

  Bai Yujie nodded and poured a glass of water for Wang Xue. Looking at Wang Xue's relaxed and contented expression, Bai Yujie couldn't help but wonder what she was thinking. "You definitely didn't come to see me just to drink a glass of water, did you?"

  Wang Xue smiled and nodded, saying: "That's right, I came with a purpose. Remember when we met once before, I always thought you were a good person, but now I don't think so anymore. Although you've always had a smiling face, I can see that behind your smile is something evil, full of vicious thoughts, such as how to steal other people's husbands."

  "Hehe, Wang Xue, who are you referring to when you say someone else's husband?" Bai Yujie asked with a smile.

  Wang Xue's eyes suddenly became sharp, and she said in a low voice: "You know who it is in your heart, Bai Yujie. I'm telling you, stop this shameless behavior immediately, or else I'll make you regret it."

  When she said that, Bai Yujie also became serious, staring at her with dead eyes and saying: "Is that so? Then I'd like to see how you make me regret it."