Li Chuchu was left speechless by the system's retort: …
Yin Miao was so angry with Li Chuchu that she could hardly speak. She stared at her resentfully. "It's better for a young girl not to be so stubborn. You'll know who'll suffer in the end."
"Then you don't need to worry about it. Tell Duan Jingqi that while he has no shame, I do. In the future, tell him not to spread rumors about me casually. Otherwise, I won't be so polite."
Yin Miao's expression froze.
Why did she suddenly say this? Could it be that she had discovered something?
Duan Jingqi didn't know she would come today. And because she felt that Li Chuchu was a threat to her, she had spoken without restraint.
Could it be that she had sensed something?
Thinking of this, Yin Miao's face turned even paler. "What are you talking nonsense about? I don't understand."
When Yin Miao left the broadcasting room, her face was stiff and she walked in a hurry.
Watching her departing back, Li Chuchu felt extremely satisfied.
This woman was really interesting.
She came out of the blue and left without a proper ending.
Today was also the day to receive the year - end welfare.
The employee welfare of Lotus Steel Factory had always been quite good. Each employee could take their work permit to the canteen to receive two catties of welfare meat and a bottle of oil, or one catty of candies and a net bag of apples.
Although Li Chuchu didn't lack these things, seeing everyone beaming with joy, she couldn't help but feel a bit excited.
This pleasant mood lasted until Li Chuchu got off work.
When she was about to go home happily,
as soon as she stepped out of the door, she saw Duan Jingqi standing there. He was holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand, with a loving look on his face. He seemed to have dressed up carefully today. His hair was slicked back with hair oil, neatly combed. He was wearing a gaudy pair of gold - rimmed glasses and a refined black woolen overcoat.
When he saw Li Chuchu, he immediately strode forward to greet her. The lenses of his glasses reflected a sharp light. His affectionate gaze, which seemed to be the same even when looking at a dog, landed on Li Chuchu's face. He said in a gentle and slow tone, "Chuchu, long time no see."
"I met you in the mall last time, but it was too hasty. I didn't have the chance to talk to you properly. You've become even more beautiful after all this time."
Duan Jingqi suddenly missed the old days when Li Chuchu always followed him around. He suddenly realized that even without the material support from Li Chuchu, he was willing to be with her.
Although Yin Miao was charming, she was just for temporary pleasure. He would surely find a normal woman to marry in the future.
Although Li Chuchu came from an ordinary family, she was extremely beautiful and had good working ability. These two points were enough to make up for her humble birth. Such a smart, beautiful and low - status woman could be the best helpmate for a man.
Duan Jingqi thought that Li Chuchu could be one of the candidates for his wife.
Moreover, he didn't care that Li Chuchu had been married once. Anyway, a man like Shen Yanshan was no threat. Any sensible person would know which one to choose.
Thinking of this, Duan Jingqi's expression became even more gentlemanly and his tone more modest. "I haven't seen you for so long. Can I invite you to lunch? I know there's a new Western restaurant nearby. The steaks there are very authentic. Do you want to try?"
His pretentious attitude made the girls around turn their heads frequently. As the male protagonist of this book, Duan Jingqi was definitely good - looking. Once he appeared, he was like the focus of everyone's attention.
They whispered to each other.
"Who is this? He's so good - looking. Why haven't I seen him before?"
"Why is he after Li Chuchu again? Isn't she already married? These people are really promiscuous."
Some people had already recognized that the girl standing opposite Duan Jingqi was Li Chuchu, and the discussions spread among the crowd.
Hearing these voices, Duan Jingqi straightened his shoulders even more. "Chuchu, don't worry. I don't care about these things. All shall be well, and Jack shall have Jill. Other people's words don't matter. Love is the most precious thing."
His words implied that he was her true love.
Li Chuchu thought, Is he trying to disgust me to death?
She didn't even bother to put on a smile at this moment. "No need. Your step - mother came to see me this morning and sternly told me to keep my distance from you. To be honest, I can't agree with the family style of the Duan family. I'd better stay away."
These words made Duan Jingqi's face change abruptly.
Why did Yin Miao come? What did she want with Li Chuchu?
He came to see Li Chuchu today just to dispel her suspicion. Her coming would only confirm his affair with Yin Miao!
This stupid woman!
There was both anger and regret in Duan Jingqi's eyes. His expression became extremely complex, and finally he forced himself to calm down.
He put on an extremely forced smile. "Chuchu, is there some misunderstanding? My step - mother has been staying at home for too long this year and has been a bit listless. So I accompanied her shopping yesterday to cheer her up. But don't worry, she's just my step - mother. We keep our distance. She has no say in my affairs."
Li Chuchu sneered.
Yin Miao should really hear this. The two of them would probably start fighting on the spot.
This scumbag probably tried to please both sides.
Li Chuchu didn't want to entangle with him and turned around to leave. Unexpectedly, in a desperate attempt, Duan Jingqi blurted out, "Chuchu, if you're willing, I'll tell my family about us. They'll support us."
These words made the people around look at them frequently, and the discussions grew louder.
How annoying!
Li Chuchu frowned and was about to scold, "You're crazy…"
The next second, Duan Jingqi's face seemed to fly past like a slide on a PPT. Immediately afterwards, there was a more refined and cold face. His expression was gloomy, and his inky eyes contained extremely dangerous storms. He stared directly at Duan Jingqi.
Trying to steal someone's girlfriend in front of the big villain,
Duan Jingqi was really courting death.
He adjusted his glasses that had been knocked askew and stood up awkwardly, with a look of unwillingness in his eyes. As soon as he looked up and met that gaze like a slow - motion execution, goosebumps rose all over Duan Jingqi's back.
Shen Yanshan walked up to him in two steps, grabbed his collar like he was picking up a chick, and looked down at him with a contemptuous look in his eyes. "What else do you want to say? Say it again?"
Shen Yanshan was just a hooligan. How could he have such an imposing manner?
Duan Jingqi gritted his teeth and tried to break free but couldn't. This posture made it impossible for him to maintain even the basic dignity, so he cursed, "Aren't you just a hooligan who can't even afford to eat? How dare you talk to me like this? If you dare to offend me, I can make you unable to survive in Ningcheng in a minute!"
"Bang!"
Shen Yanshan punched him again.
This time, Duan Jingqi was completely enraged. After all, he was from the army. Could his physical fitness be worse than that of Shen Yanshan, a hooligan?
The two started to fight at the factory gate.