From Mockery to Majesty: The Unveiling of Miss Xia’s True Identity - Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Yes or No

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xia Zhi was calm in the face of Lin Wang’s inquiry. She laughed and said, “You won’t be helping me. You would be helping yourself. The fact remains that Xia Long intended to kill you. Don’t you want revenge?”

Lin Wang fell into a daze. As Xia Zhi’s inquiry echoed in his head, he stared blankly up at the sky.

Xia Zhi saw this and said, “Think about it yourself. Tell me when you’ve made a decision.”

With that, Xia Zhi walked out of the house.

After seeing Xia Zhi emerge, Zhao Shan approached her and asked, “How did it go? What did Lin Wang say?”

“He didn’t say anything. But I saw it in his eyes. He will probably make a decision soon.” After Xia Zhi finished speaking, she paused for a moment and gave Zhao Shan a reminder, “Keep watch over him. Don’t let him die from the pain.”

“Worry not, Little Zhi,” said Zhao Shan. “He’s not escaping this hell anytime soon.”

Since Zhao Shan could always be counted on, Xia Zhi felt a sense of relief.

“Little Zhi, the car that sent you here just now hasn’t left yet,” Zhao Shan’s snide inquiry rang out to Xia Zhi the next second. “Is Fifth Elder Chu really waiting for you in the car?”

Xia Zhi glanced at the vehicle absentmindedly. Even though she couldn’t see what was going on in the car, she felt as if she had met Chu Nan’s eyes. She averted her eyes as if she had been electrocuted the next instant.

Faced with Zhao Shan’s line of questioning, Xia Zhi replied softly, “He’s waiting for me. We agreed to have dinner together later.”

When Zhao Shan heard this, her expression brightened. After chuckling out loud, she sighed.”For some reason, I feel that Fifth Elder Chu actually likes you.”

Xia Zhi’s heart fluttered when she heard that, but she quickly quashed the sensation. “He definitely doesn’t like me. We’ve never met before. Moreover, I just treated his leg this morning, so he’s probably doing this out of gratitude.”

Zhao Shan did not buy it for a single moment, but she remained silent. She only urged Xia Zhi. “Hurry up and go. Don’t keep Fifth Elder Chu waiting for too long!”

Under the urging, Xia Zhi got into the car in a daze. When she met Chu Nan’s gaze, she came back to her senses and lowered her head to tidy up her clothes before asking, “Where are we going to eat?”

Chu Nan smiled and said, “Go to Youyu Pavilion.”

“Youyu Pavilion?” This was the first time Xia Zhi had heard the name of this restaurant.

Very few people know about this restaurant because of its remote location,” Chu Nan murmured. “However, the food here is delicious and suits your taste.”

Xia Zhi nodded in understanding.

Upon entering Youyu Pavilion, Xia Zhi had an epiphany. How did Chu Nan guess her preferences? That was the first time she could recall ever sharing a meal with him.

Just as Xia Zhi was about to ask him about it, a voice broke the silence.

“Fifth Brother, what a coincidence. You’re eating here too. Why don’t we share a table?”

Curious, Xia Zhi looked back to see a man in his twenties rushing over, grinning wildly.

Chu Nan blinked his eyes shut and took a deep breath. After suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, he raised his eyes and introduced Xia Zhi. “His name is Qi Rong, the Third Young Master of the Qi family.”

Qi Rong wasn’t thrilled with Chu Nan’s introduction, so he chimed in, “I’m his childhood friend. I’ve recently opened a business in the entertainment sector. Come join my team, young lady. Wow, you’re gorgeous.”

Xia Zhi declined with a shake of her head. “Sorry, I’m not interested.”

Xia Zhi looked at Chu Nan and then at Qi Rong. She wondered how two people with such contrasting characteristics could end up together.

“Qi Rong.” Chu Nan shouted coldly.

Qi Rong immediately calmed down. “Are you my fifth brother’s engagement partner, Xia Zhi?” he asked, staring at Xia Zhi.

Xia Zhi nodded.

Qi Rong’s expression brightened at Xia Zhi’s reply. Then he exclaimed, “So you’re the one who cured my brother’s misogyny!”

With a smirk on his face, Qi Rong asked, “Sister-in-law, why don’t we have dinner together later? Let me tell you about my fifth brother, who was tortured by his fear of women.

“Alright,” Xia Zhi replied.

“No.”

They both answered at the same time, but their responses were different.

“So, is that all right or not?”