It seemed as if she had lost something, yet also as if she had lost nothing at all.
Just as if she had never gained anything.
Song Yu stood at the door of the house, watching Jiang Li sitting on the sofa in a daze. He knew she was reluctant to leave.
After living in this house for four years, it was only natural that she had developed feelings for it.
"I'll drive the stuff back first and come back to pick you up later," Song Yu said calmly. "You've been tired from packing. Take a break first, okay?"
Jiang Li nodded woodenly.
She wanted to stay in this house for a while longer to bid a final farewell.
People were all emotional beings.
Although this house didn't belong to her, she had long gotten used to living here.
It carried many unforgettable memories, mostly about Xiao Yanzhi, but also some about herself.
Now that she was leaving, she couldn't help but feel a bit desolate.
She let out a long sigh. Casting a final look at the room with a sad expression, she stood at the door, silently holding the doorknob and gently closing the door.
It really proved the saying:
Those who are about to leave always close the door the softest.
Jiang Li took a step forward. Just as she walked out, suddenly a person rushed over. Before she could react, the person covered her mouth with a cloth.
...
When Jiang Li opened her eyes again, she found herself in a car.
She regained consciousness instantly, her eyes widening. Just as she was about to open her mouth to call for help, the voice of the man beside her rang out.
"Don't be afraid, Miss Jiang. It's me."
Jiang Li turned her head and saw that hideous face covered in burn marks, which was just inches away from her.
"So it's President Yu."
Jiang Li almost failed to control her expression. Fortunately, she quickly pinched the palm of her hand to prevent the look of horror from showing.
Yu Guangping let out a sinister laugh. The only functioning eye in his face gradually became lecherous. "Jiang Li, I admire your mental fortitude."
"Thank you for the compliment, President Yu," Jiang Li said. Her emotions had already calmed down, and her voice was as cold as ever. "If you have something to discuss with me, you didn't have to resort to such means."
Yu Guangping sneered. "If I had used other methods, would you have cooperated, Miss Jiang?"
The contract had been signed and the deal was done. Jiang Li would surely not have agreed to meet him.
Jiang Li remained silent. Yu Guangping narrowed his single eye. Looking at Jiang Li's cold and charming face, he couldn't help but have lewd thoughts. "You're so beautiful. How did Xiao Yanzhi get tired of you?"
As he spoke, he reached out his hand to touch Jiang Li's face, but she quickly dodged.
"President Yu, just get to the point," Jiang Li said coldly, her mood clearly unpleasant. "I have other things to do and can't afford to waste too much time."
"You've been Xiao Yanzhi's mistress for four years. Can't you tell what I want?"
Yu Guangping's voice was hoarse. There was a hint of greed in his eyes as he said with a lecherous smile, "How about considering making me your backer from now on?"
His fingers still forcefully pinched her face. "Trust me, I can give you no less than what Xiao Yanzhi can."
Jiang Li felt extremely uncomfortable. She pushed his hand away and impatiently pulled at the car door switch, but the door was locked.
Her heart sank.
"President Yu, let's talk this out nicely," Jiang Li said calmly, showing no sign of panic. "I only want to maintain a normal cooperative relationship with you. I hope you can understand."
Yu Guangping deliberately ignored the warning in her words and still tried to make advances on her, but Jiang Li unceremoniously slapped his hand away.
Seeing that Jiang Li was not yielding, Yu Guangping became a bit impatient.
He looked down at his watch. Knowing that if he continued to waste time like this, that meddling lawyer would come back.
"Fine, if you don't want to be with me, that's okay," Yu Guangping said, spreading his hands with a flippant look on his face. "Do me a favor, and I'll stop bothering you."
Jiang Li looked up at him, suppressing her nausea.
"Strip that little bitch beside Xiao Yanzhi naked and send her to my bed," Yu Guangping said, gritting his teeth in hatred when he mentioned Qin Yaoyao. There was a cold glint in his eye. "She cracked my head open and called me a one - eyed dragon. I won't let her get away with it!"
Jiang Li's heart trembled.
"Sorry, I can't do it," Jiang Li said, lowering her eyes. "You think too highly of me, President Yu. If I really did that, General Manager Xiao wouldn't let me off."
If she dared to touch Qin Yaoyao, Xiao Yanzhi would surely skin her alive.
"Can't do it?" Yu Guangping repeated, his tone turning strange as he let out a couple of laughs. "Jiang Li, you can do it."
"If you can't do it, then you'll take her place," Yu Guangping whispered into her ear, his breath heavy and his words full of threat. "Don't even think about resisting. I know where your new home is."
"Also, I heard that you're on good terms with that lawyer, Song Yu?"
At the mention of Song Yu, Jiang Li subconsciously tightened her grip on her palm. Her breathing became rapid, and her hands and feet turned cold.
---
When Song Yu drove back, Jiang Li was standing by the roadside, her eyes empty and dazed, as if she was in a trance.
"Jiang Li," he drove over and stopped in front of her. But she still seemed not to notice him. He had no choice but to call out, "What are you thinking about so intently?"
Only then did Jiang Li come to her senses. Her eyes gradually became clear. "I'm a bit tired. Sorry."
She got into the car.
Song Yu wondered if he was just imagining things, but from the moment he saw her until now, Jiang Li had seemed a bit absent - minded.
"You don't look well. Is it because you're too tired from moving?"
Song Yu glanced at her and tightened his grip on the steering wheel again. "I'll take you to the restaurant downstairs for dinner. After that, I'll show you around the new neighborhood near the apartment."
Jiang Li nodded blankly. "Okay. It's fine."
It was obvious that she hadn't really listened to what Song Yu was saying.
Song Yu was stunned for a few seconds and then smiled helplessly. He just assumed that she was still a bit reluctant to leave and didn't press her any further.
It always took some time to adapt to new people and a new environment.
In the restaurant, Jiang Li's lips were still a bit pale. Song Yu poured her a cup of hot water.
"The chef in this restaurant is very good. I often come here after work," Song Yu said as he introduced the place and waved to the boss.
It seemed that Song Yu was a regular customer. The boss spotted him at once and walked over with a big smile. Seeing Jiang Li sitting opposite Song Yu, he couldn't help winking at Song Yu.
"Lawyer Song, is this your girlfriend?"
Hearing this, Jiang Li immediately looked up and was about to wave her hand to deny it. "No, I'm with Song..."
"Boss, don't tease me," Song Yu interrupted with a smile. His eyes were gentle. "The usual three dishes. Add a soup today."
"Sure thing!" the boss said cheerfully. "This is the first time Lawyer Song has brought a girl here. I'll give you an extra dish today!"
After saying that, the boss walked into the kitchen.
Jiang Li felt a bit uncomfortable with Song Yu's action just now. Just as she was about to ask him, the phone in her pocket suddenly rang.
It was Xiao Yanzhi.
At Ruiyuan, Xiao Yanzhi narrowed his deep, ink - like eyes. Holding the phone in his hand, his voice turned cold and deep. "Jiang Li, where are you?"
He stood in the empty room. The anger that suddenly welled up in him was hard to suppress. Especially when he heard the noisy sound on the other end of the phone, his eyes became even more gloomy. "You have ten minutes. Come back right away."