Chapter 52: Fateful Encounter, Becoming Close Friends

Outside Xie Zhi’s yard, two people were hiding sneakily. Shen Guanqi had arrived a long time ago, intending to have lunch with “Jiao Jiao” (Xie Zhi’s girlfriend). His house was half an hour away from here.

Normally, he was unwilling to get up early, but for the woman he loved, he was willing to arrive early.

He noticed that the girl seemed to particularly like wearing loose clothes. Today was no exception; she wore a black short-sleeve shirt and loose jeans, paired with sunglasses to avoid the sun, looking almost like a trainee from South Korea.

Shen Guanqi was leaning against the wall, waiting for her to come out. There was a lot of noise inside, as if a serious argument was taking place. He frowned, trying to listen more closely, but he could hear nothing.

He took a few steps back, only to bump into a soft body behind him. He immediately turned around.

“Who?” he asked.

“Ouch!” Wen Jing exclaimed.

Squinting her eyes in the sunlight, Wen Jing recognized him and forced a smile. “What are you doing here? Sneaking around like a ghost?”

Shen Guanqi sneered. “I should be asking you, why are you here again trying to get close to your ‘Xie Zhi brother’? How shameless, being rejected and still not knowing your place.”

Wen Jing’s face turned red in anger, and she pointed a finger at his nose. “What about you? What are you doing sneaking around here?”

She snorted and then mocked, “Just because you have a little bit of muscle, you think you’re precious? I have the right to pursue whoever I want, and you dare to mock me.”

Wen Jing had a fiery temper and didn’t take shit from anyone. If she didn’t like someone, she wouldn’t hesitate to show it. If she didn’t like Xie Zhi, she wouldn’t have put up with his bad temper for so long.

Xie Zhi was walking nearby when he overheard Wen Jing’s words and was a bit surprised.

“Wow, this is amazing!” Jiao Jiao exclaimed as she heard the conversation. “I can’t believe it.”

Looking at Wen Jing, she now found her even more charming and her face even more beautiful.

Shen Guanqi sneered and didn’t reply to Wen Jing. The two exchanged a look, both rolling their eyes in unison.

“Jiao Jiao sister,” they both called out.

“Xie Zhi brother.”

“Have you eaten? Let’s eat together.”

Xie Zhi watched in amusement as Shen Guanqi stood beside him and Wen Jing stood beside Jiao Jiao. Just as he thought things were calming down, Jiao Jiao suddenly grabbed Wen Jing’s hand.

With sparkling eyes, she exclaimed, “You don’t like men either?”

Wen Jing seemed a little taken aback by the enthusiasm, but she nodded.

Jiao Jiao, not missing a beat, pulled Wen Jing’s arm and said affectionately, “Honestly, I think men are disgusting. You don’t even know how gross my ex was. Ugh.”

Xie Zhi looked at the empty space where he was holding Jiao Jiao’s hand and felt a little confused. Was he dreaming? He pinched his palm to make sure he wasn’t.

Shen Guanqi took an amused look at them and said with a playful tone, “Looks like Jiao Jiao doesn’t like men either. She’s even getting along well with her rival.”

Xie Zhi sighed deeply, thinking to himself, “I’ll just let it go. As long as Jiao Jiao is happy.”

Wen Jing, shocked by Jiao Jiao’s words, couldn’t believe her ears. “You have an ex?”

“Didn’t get charged with a crime?” she asked, half-joking but also serious.

It was no joke; there was a real case where a woman, having too many relationships and with several men, was executed.

Jiao Jiao rolled her eyes and said, “I’ve already cut ties with that guy. I’m with Xie Zhi now.”

“The guy was disgusting, taking my flowers and my money, and then trying to control me. Sis, listen to me—don’t ever spend money on men. If you do, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.”

Wen Jing nodded earnestly, grabbing Jiao Jiao’s hand with excitement. “Jiao Jiao, I’ll take you out to eat. You have to tell me all about your ex.”

Jiao Jiao had been wanting to vent about that dog of an ex for so long, but no one had been there to listen. Now, she finally found a listener and happily linked arms with Wen Jing as they walked.

After walking for a while, she suddenly stopped and waved to Xie Zhi. “Honey, catch up.”

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“Haha, that guy really got what he deserved?”

“Of course. He had it coming. But it’s such a waste of all my years of money. It was like throwing a meat bun to a dog.”

“Don’t worry, as long as you’re okay, Jiao Jiao. I didn’t expect you to be such a woman’s woman. I’m glad to have you as my friend.”

“But I still like Xie Zhi, no hard feelings?”

“Hey, what’s the problem? You liking him just proves I have good taste!”

The two women chatted and laughed, almost unable to stop, while Xie Zhi silently picked up a piece of food for Jiao Jiao, speaking softly, “Jiao Jiao, stop talking and eat.”

Jiao Jiao absent-mindedly nodded, then added a piece of braised pork to Wen Jing’s plate with a soft voice, “Wen Jing, try this. It’s so delicious, not too greasy.”

“You eat this.”

Xie Zhi and Shen Guanqi exchanged glances, both feeling a little confused. The peaceful moment they had was interrupted by the two women, and they couldn’t help but wonder why Jiao Jiao and Wen Jing were getting along so well.

“I can’t be friends with you,” Jiao Jiao said seriously, putting down her chopsticks. She remembered the time when Xie Zhi’s family had been in trouble, and Wen Jing’s family had been unhelpful.

Wen Jing’s eyes widened in shock, her expression full of surprise. “Why? We’re getting along so well! I haven’t even shared the juicy gossip about those terrible people with you yet.”

Jiao Jiao looked at Xie Zhi for confirmation, and when she received a confirming nod, she finally agreed to speak with Wen Jing. Soon, the two women started gossiping away, laughing and scoffing at the same time, while the two men just watched in silence.

Xie Zhi felt a bit jealous as he looked at the place he usually occupied, now taken by this woman. He was even more upset than when Wen Jing had been clinging to him.

Shen Guanqi also shot a jealous glance at the woman who was getting close to his sister, nearly stabbing his chopsticks into the table.

Wen Jing remarked, “Your skin is so smooth and soft. No wonder Xie Zhi likes you.” Her eyes were full of admiration for the daring woman in front of her.

Wen Jing suddenly got an idea and said excitedly, “Jiao Jiao, tonight you should sleep with me. We can talk all night, and I’ll show you my photo album.”

“No way,” came Xie Zhi’s cold reply, as he glared at the woman who was trying to steal his wife.

“Why not, honey? We’ve been sleeping together for so long, tonight it should just be me and Wen Jing.”