abbered.

“When you meet someone you love, you will instinctively dote on them. You’ve never seen me like this, it’s because there was never someone special.” Qi Chengzhi shot a profound look at Jian Yi and continued, “How much a man loves you, can be measured by how much he dotes on you.”

Qi Chengyue blushed and looked at Jian Yi with adoration. She slipped her hand under his palm and interlocked their fingers.

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Qi Chengyue parted ways with them when they reached Dynasty. She headed toward the room reserved for the Jixia High School reunion. As she walked in, she heard a feminine voice called out, “Chengyue, you’re finally here. We heard a scandalous rumor just now and we need you to confirm the news.”

“What rumor?” Qi Chengyue walked over and everyone shifted to let her sit.

Xia Kewei said, “Before you came, Qianyi and Lijun said your cousin brother, Qi Chengzhi is dating Song Yu.”

Qi Chengyue’s face instantly turned thunderous. She said coldly, “Where did you hear that nonsense from? That’s impossible.”

Her words made Li Qianyi and Wu Lijun unhappy.

“We saw them with our own eyes. Also, who dares to simply spread false rumors about Qi Chengzhi?” Li Qianyi retaliated in a challenging tone. She sipped her tea and pursed her lips. “We saw them kiss in the Red Roof Club.”

“If you don’t believe us, you can ask Gao Jingqiu or Li Zhuoan. They were also at the scene. Don’t tell me you all don’t even believe Li Zhuoan’s words.” After hearing Li Qianyi’s defense, everyone believed the rumor. Although Qi Chengyue acted like she was reluctant to accept Li Qianyi’s account, a part of her could see how the pieces of the puzzle fell into place.

Li Zhuoan was not a person to spread lies and false truths. He had strong moral principles and therefore, having him as a witness was proof enough.

“Speaking of this, we’re blaming you for our revoked access to the club, Guan Xiaolin! Last time, we asked you if Song Yu was dating Qi Chengzhi, you swore that they weren’t. So we weren’t all that friendly toward Song Yu that day at the Red Roof Club, and Qi Chengzhi found out. Are you purposely trying to sabotage us?” Li Qianyi brought up the distasteful incident.

Guan Xiaolin gave Li Qianyi a frigid glare. She was about to drink her tea when Li Qianyi turned on the offensive. She set her cup down.

“How long ago was that when you asked me about them? At that point, Song Yu firmly stated that she had no relationship with Qi Chengzhi. How would I know if they ended up together or not? They were definitely not in a relationship when the two of you asked me.” Guan Xiaolin continued in an annoyed tone. “Also, if it weren’t for your habit of kicking people when they’re down, how would Qi Chengzhi even notice you? If you guys wanted to bully people, at least do it smartly and don’t get caught. Getting kicked out of the Red Roof Club is your own doing, so don’t come and blame me for it.”

“So, Song Yu really is dating my cousin brother?” Qi Chengyue turned to face Guan Xiaolin.

“That’s what Li Qianyi saw, not me. I can’t confirm anything. But I can say one thing.” Guan Xiaolin paused and took a deep breath. “You probably know of the architectural design competition between Guanyu and Chengshi for the hotel construction project by Qilin. But what you definitely don’t know is that the design Song Yu submitted was exactly the same as what our firm’s architect drew. However, Qi Chengzhi accused our firm of stealing Song Yu’s design without hesitation and gave Chengshi the construction project.”

Guan Xiaolin laughed mockingly and said, “If there was really nothing between them, that wouldn’t have happened.”

Qi Chengyue’s expression was darkening with each passing second. She thought of the time Qi Chengzhi announced his girlfriend to the family, the time Song Yu was on the phone, the phone call just now in the car. If it was truly Song Yu...

“If he’s really dating Song Yu, I foresee some upcoming drama,” Wu Lijun said enigmatically. “Song Yu was originally engaged to Qi Chengji. After a failed engagement, she latches on to the elder brother. This is going to be such a scandal in the Qi family!”