A Twisted Love Affair-Chapter 175 - 174 Zhou Luchen, left group_1

There were a few videos in the Beijing social circle’s group chat.

Something interesting had finally happened in a nightclub on GT West Road.

The young master who posted them was still sending voice messages in the group.

"Xiaoxie and President Cheng almost got into a fight over a young girl."

"I bet the Cheng Family and the Xie Family are having emergency meetings tonight."

Zhou Luchen paused his work, clicked on a video, and saw the young girl humbly bowing and apologizing.

She looked pitiable, head bowed as she tried to mediate, pearly tears welling in her eyes, threatening to fall.

Cheng Jinchuan, his drunken peach-blossom eyes fixated on her, reached out to wipe away her tears. But Xie Qinyang grabbed him by the collar and shoved him against the wall.

He left the group. CLACK. He tossed his phone onto the table and resumed working, typing furiously at his computer.

Zhou Luchen had left the group.

The group chat suddenly became even livelier.

[Why did our Second Young Master Zhou leave the group?]

[You keep posting this trashy drama all day! Some of us are trying to calculate stock price fluctuations and relevant figures, and your incessant gossiping is so disruptive!]

Immediately after, Xie Qinyang left the group.

Alright, the group owner has now left the chat.

Seeing Xie Qinyang staring intently at his phone, Shen Jing asked, "What are you so engrossed in?"

Xie Qinyang got up and opened the car door. "Nothing much. I’ll take you home so you can rest."

"How did you and Cheng Jinchuan ever get along so well before?"

"The elders of our families are close. Cheng Jinchuan wasn’t always this perverse. Maybe it’s because he can’t have you, and he’s losing face in our circle."

「The nightclub incident didn’t seem to affect Shen Jing much.」

But it was a different story for the Cheng and Xie families.

「New Year’s Eve.」

She and her grandfather were at the door, waiting for the Xie family’s car.

Her brother-in-law, Xie Nan, was accompanying Shen Ci on her visit back to her maiden home for the New Year.

When Xie Nan saw her, a knowing look flashed in his eyes, followed by a frown, as if he were looking at some femme fatale.

Xie Qinyang came too, friendly and engaging the moment he stepped inside.

Instead, Xie Qinyang was heard saying, "The Zhou Family over at the grand courtyard house are receiving guests. Apparently, the Old Madam is especially happy this year because Achen is going to Switzerland, so she specially prepared a family banquet."

Someone so favored by fortune is always doted upon; it must be even livelier there.

Xie Qinyang and Shen Jing were at the tea table, chatting back and forth with great familiarity.

No one knew what they were whispering about, which made the elders of both families exchange uneasy glances.

They’re of similar age, one of the elders thought. Young people probably have common interests.

But they couldn’t help recalling the scandalous videos of the two that had circulated—the younger sister-in-law and the younger brother-in-law, with Young Director Cheng. A classic love triangle drama.

Xie Nan cleared his throat pointedly and reminded him in a low voice, "We are guests in the Shen family’s home. Don’t be so boisterous; show some courtesy."

Xie Qinyang mumbled an "Oh," sat up straighter, but still couldn’t resist secretly chatting with Shen Jing.

"Luchen is here too. His private jet just landed. As soon as this dinner ends, I’m going to give him a welcome reception. Are you coming?"

Shen Jing lowered her head. How could she face him? Perhaps he didn’t want to see her either.

—If you cause any more trouble, I won’t let you appear before me again.

And she hadn’t appeared before him since.

"I have other social engagements."

"You’re a terrible liar," Xie Qinyang said, seeing right through her excuse. "It’s the New Year. You should be resting. Who would be out socializing with you now?"

No rest for me.

She had ruined the collaboration with the Cheng Family and needed to find new partners.

She lowered her head, engrossed in her hushed conversation with Xie Qinyang.

Across from them, Xie Nan elegantly held his teacup, his stillness imposing. "Xie Qinyang, do not bully the Fourth Miss."

A series of unspoken ellipses seemed to hang between them.

Shen Jing explained, "It’s nothing, Brother-in-law. We were just chatting, wondering where to go for the New Year’s countdown."

Both were young masters from the same prominent lineage. One was as refined as jade, with a humble demeanor and the air of a scholar from a distinguished family. The other was a carefree rake, one day the God of Racing on Akina Mountain, the next day pulling up at his sister-in-law’s doorstep, ready for some fun.

Xie Nan, exuding cold disapproval, reprimanded his younger brother, "Don’t you lead the Fourth Miss astray."

Xie Qinyang stood up with a sigh of resignation, moving his chair to create some distance. "Alright, alright! This young master will stay away from her. Is that good enough for you?"

Shen Jing’s stomach felt upset, so she couldn’t stay long. Claiming to be sleepy, she excused herself and left early.

At dinnertime, a servant knocked on Shen Jing’s door for a long time. She was sleeping soundly, still groggy.

The Old Master stood outside her door, a worried look on his face. "She’s not up yet?"

"No, she isn’t," the servant replied.

"That girl has been working too hard lately. Let her rest."

At least it will keep her from shamelessly fooling around with Xie Qinyang, the Old Master thought. It wasn’t that he wanted to stop her from making friends, but if she started dating... well, that would be unacceptable!