In the coffee shop, people were still chatting animatedly over there. Xia Weilan withdrew her gaze and looked at her vibrating phone. It was a message from Ruili:
"I'm really speechless. There are such shameless people in this world. They even dared to forge a will. Weilan, you can't show them any mercy. You must get the company back."
"I know. I won't cherish our old relationship anymore. I won't show mercy this time." Xia Weilan hung her head. Her fingers flitted over the phone so fast that one couldn't see her expression clearly. Sitting there alone, she exuded a cold aura.
"What's your plan then?" Ruili asked.
"Have you seen today's news about the Xia family? I suspect Ouyang Mingqi is behind it. I want to send someone to investigate him."
"Okay. I'm quite free recently. I'll help you investigate." Ruili replied immediately.
Xia Weilan paused for a moment. Suddenly remembering something, she asked, "How are you doing recently? Didn't you want to be Nan Fengyan's bodyguard? What's your real feeling about Nan Fengyan exactly?"
After Xia Weilan sent the message, it seemed that the whole world suddenly stood still. She waited for a while but didn't get a reply. Just as she was feeling strange, Ruili suddenly sent a message. Xia Weilan's eyes swept over the message:
"He and I are from different worlds. Weilan, you're different from me. You and Brother Mo are well - matched. My family only runs a small business. Nan Fengyan's family won't accept someone like me. So..."
Xia Weilan thought there was a lot more hidden behind Ruili's ellipsis. She figured that although Ruili said they were not well - matched in terms of status, she actually thought Nan Fengyan was a good guy. Otherwise, she wouldn't have thought so much about it.
Xia Weilan couldn't help but say, "Ruili, don't underestimate yourself. You're good at martial arts, good - looking, and very independent. I believe there are many men who like you. Otherwise, Nan Fengyan wouldn't have liked you all the time. You're more than good enough for him."
"Well, I've never considered marriage." Ruili quickly sent this message.
Xia Weilan thought Ruili was being stubborn and had made up her mind. She sighed and replied, "Remember to follow your heart and don't let yourself regret it."
"I know." Ruili replied.
When Xia Weilan put down her phone, the sun was setting outside. Many white - collar workers were passing by on the street. It was obviously the rush hour after work.
Just then, Xia Weilan saw Mo Beichen's car slowly pull up in front of the coffee shop.
Xia Weilan's eyes lit up and she immediately stood up. At this moment, her phone rang. It was Mo Beichen calling.
Xia Weilan replied that she would come out right away and then walked out.
There were a few rosy clouds floating in the sky. The golden sunlight shone on Xia Weilan's fair and beautiful face. Her eyes were gentle as she opened the car door.
After they drove away, there were still a continuous stream of people on the spot. No one noticed that the people who had just left were Mo Beichen, the most powerful figure in the capital.
In the magnificent restaurant, Mo Beichen and Xia Weilan were sitting by the window, from where they could see the scenery downstairs.
There were only the two of them in the second - floor restaurant.
The manager personally brought the menu and then retreated, not daring to be the least bit negligent.
Mo Beichen said, "My people recently found out that Ouyang Mingqi and Xia Ruolin suddenly started contacting each other frequently a month ago. I suspect Ouyang Mingqi is involved in the will matter. Although there's no direct evidence, it's enough that I'm certain. I plan to start suppressing the Ouyang Group tomorrow to avenge you."
Xia Weilan's eyes, as clear as autumn water, flickered for a moment and then slowly turned cold. She knew Ouyang Mingqi must have had bad intentions. Just as she was about to speak, a melodious piece of music suddenly came to her ears. Xia Weilan looked down in the direction of the sound and her eyes widened.
In the banquet hall on the first floor, it had somehow become very lively. Many of the people coming and going were employees of the Xia Group. They were raising their glasses to celebrate something. There were Xue Zhiqing, Second Uncle Xia, and Xia Ruolin, who was clinking glasses with Ouyang Mingqi.
Mo Beichen also turned his head to look at the banquet hall and squinted his eyes. Under Ouyang Mingqi's invitation, Xia Ruolin and he were gliding into the banquet hall. They were like stars in the middle of the dance floor, dancing gracefully.
Ouyang Mingqi looked very gentlemanly. He leaned over to Xia Ruolin's ear and said in a voice only they could hear, "In this cooperation, our company should take the bigger share. Seven - tenths for us and three - tenths for you."
Xia Ruolin, who had originally looked very proud, was stunned for a moment. She lowered her voice and said, "Didn't we agree to split it fifty - fifty? You're taking advantage of the situation."
"Yes, I'm taking advantage of the situation." Ouyang Mingqi smiled gentlemanly and spun her around.
Xia Ruolin was unhappy, but then she smiled and said, "Okay. Considering you helped me last time, I'll let you have it this time. But it's a one - time thing."
Ouyang Mingqi showed a sly smile but didn't say anything.
Mo Beichen subconsciously looked back at Xia Weilan and found that she was clearly unhappy.
Mo Beichen waved his hand, and immediately the manager came over, looking extremely nervous. "Mr. Mo, the other side decided to have a gathering on a whim. Did it disturb you?"
The banquet hall on the first floor was brightly lit. Xia Ruolin stepped off the dance floor. She casually glanced around, and her gaze suddenly stopped at the stairs.
The proper smile on Xia Ruolin's face suddenly froze, and her eyes widened.
Many people also stopped in their tracks and looked in the direction of the spiral staircase. A man and a woman were slowly walking down. The man was noble and extraordinary. Wearing a well - tailored Italian handmade suit, his tall and straight figure made him stand out. He was actually the rarely - seen president of Moying Group.
The other one, wearing a proper dress, had a calm expression. As she walked, her slender feet stepped on the stairs as if she were walking on clouds, ethereal and extremely beautiful. She was actually Xia Weilan, who had recently been rumored to be kicked out of the Xia family.
The two walked down the stairs hand in hand and approached the center of the lobby.
"Beichen, Weilan, you're here too." Second Uncle Xia forced a smile and immediately stepped forward.
Even though Xue Zhiqing looked down on Xia Weilan, at this moment he could only say, "Come on. Since you're here, have a drink."
There was a hint of disgust between Mo Beichen's eyebrows. He exuded an aura that kept people away. He said coolly,
"I'm not here to drink."
"Then what are you here for?" Second Uncle Xia's smile became even more forced.
Xia Weilan didn't expect Mo Beichen to bring her downstairs without saying a word. At this moment, she couldn't figure out what Mo Beichen was up to, so she could only stand silently beside him.
"I heard that you kicked my wife out of the Xia Group, Second Uncle Xia!" Mo Beichen said coldly.
Many people around started whispering, but they didn't dare to speak loudly. The whole hall was filled with a buzzing sound, as if there were countless noises.
In this noise, Second Uncle Xia's face turned red and then white. He didn't know what to say for a moment and stood there looking extremely embarrassed.