Married to My Ex-Fiancé's Cousin-Chapter 21 Meeting an Old Classmate_1

She walked step by step, elegantly with her high heels, coming out of the elevator. When she saw Ji Yunhuan sitting on the sofa, a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes, and her steps to leave stopped, "Ji Yunhuan?"

In high school, Ji Yunhuan was a prominent figure. Besides coming from a wealthy family, she was also the school beauty. Many boys chased after her, and girls didn’t even have the capital to be jealous. In comparison, although Xie Xingwei was a top student, she was not noticeable at all.

Judging by Xie Xingwei’s appearance, she seemed to be a regular guest of the Qi Family.

Recalling what the Female Housekeeper mentioned in the morning about "everyone," and what Gu Yubai had said about Qi Cheng having many lovers, Xie Xingwei’s identity was not difficult to guess.

Previously, there were rumors on social media that Xie Xingwei was being kept by someone. Ji Yunhuan never believed it. In her mind, anyone could be kept, but not Xie Xingwei. Now it seemed the rumors were not unfounded.

However, encountering an old classmate here did not move Ji Yunhuan at all. On the contrary, she felt very embarrassed!

"Xie Xingwei?" She pretended to be uncertain, looking at the woman in front.

Xie Xingwei smiled. The once plain woman now seemed almost enchanting.

Rumor had it that Qi Cheng was every Cinderella’s prince. Any woman he fancied would receive a pumpkin carriage and glass slippers. It seemed to be true.

"You remember me, which proves you are indeed Ji Yunhuan." Seeing Ji Yunhuan, Xie Xingwei was somewhat excited. She had heard about the trouble in Ji Yunhuan’s family, but after high school, she had not seen Ji Yunhuan.

Seeing Ji Yunhuan at Qi Cheng’s house now, she quickly guessed the reason for Ji Yunhuan’s presence.

It could only be that Ji Yunhuan had a relationship with Qi Cheng.

Back then, she thought Ji Yunhuan was up in the sky while she was down on the ground. They were worlds apart. But now, years later, they both needed to please the same man.

Facing Xie Xingwei’s enthusiasm, Ji Yunhuan appeared very cold.

Although Xie Xingwei had no ill intentions, meeting an old classmate here was already a sort of embarrassment for Ji Yunhuan, especially with their awkward statuses.

Xie Xingwei sat down on the sofa nearby, looking at Ji Yunhuan with some sadness in her eyes, "Do you think fate is really that playful?"

Ji Yunhuan realized that she had evoked a sense of shared misery in Xie Xingwei.

She couldn’t help but raise the corners of her mouth, "It is quite playful. I didn’t expect you to make such a choice."

Back then, though Xie Xingwei was down and out, she was one of the few people Ji Yunhuan admired.

The Xie Family conditions were not good. But Xie Xingwei had always worked hard. The girls in the class fawned over Ji Yunhuan because of her wealthy family; only Xie Xingwei seemed to live in another world, unaffected by everything in this one.

Her grades consistently soared...

Although such efforts did not bring her any glory, and in others’ eyes, her status was not even as good as the idle Ji Yunhuan. Ji Yunhuan had never overlooked Xie Xingwei’s efforts.

She did not want to ask what made Xie Xingwei make such a choice. Everyone had their own difficulties and hardships, just like her now... freewёbnoνel.com

Falling from the clouds, Ji Yunhuan deeply understood what helplessness meant.

She did not speak, just quietly drank her tea.

The Female Housekeeper walked over and conveyed Qi Cheng’s message, "Ms. Xie, Mr. Qi invites you to stay for dinner."

"Alright." Xie Xingwei’s eyes lit up. Qi Cheng hadn’t called her for a long time. She came over by herself today, thinking he might get angry. Not only didn’t he get angry, but he also invited her to stay for dinner, which certainly made her happy.

"Is it necessary to be so happy?" as if receiving a huge favor.

Ji Yunhuan felt it was exceptionally ironic.

Xie Xingwei dropped her eyes and smiled wryly, "I used to think that as long as I worked hard, I could achieve my dreams. Later, I realized... this world is inherently unfair. Without Mr. Qi, there would be no me today. He gave me a lot, a lot..."

Her eyes no longer had the initial clarity. Replacing it was a unique charm.

A woman staying with a man like Qi Cheng for a long time would lose herself.

Looking at her, Ji Yunhuan seemed to see her own future.

Although, in terms of identity, Xie Xingwei was Qi Cheng’s lover, and she was Qi Cheng’s wife, she felt there was hardly any difference.

After finishing her tea in the living room, Ji Yunhuan stood up and said to the Female Housekeeper, "Take good care of Ms. Xie. Send dinner up to my room. No need to call me down."

Qi Cheng deliberately left Xie Xingwei for dinner, evidently to embarrass her.

A woman, no matter how magnanimous, could not tolerate her husband’s lover. Even if she didn’t love Qi Cheng... Qi Cheng’s blatant insult to her made it hard not to feel angry.

She didn’t know what had offended that man. It seemed he was still mad about the morning’s incident.

Not taking the elevator, Ji Yunhuan went straight up the spiral stairs.

Back in her room, she lay on the bed. She seemed to have caught a cold. Her head was heavy, and the pain was unbearable.

...

As night fell, she heard the Female Housekeeper’s voice, "Madam, please get up. Mr. Qi invites you downstairs for dinner."

"Didn’t I say to bring it up?" She was a bit impatient. Having said it once, she didn’t want to repeat it.

The Female Housekeeper said, "It’s Mr. Qi’s order. He is still waiting for you..."

"Get out!" She pulled the covers over her head, trying to block out the Female Housekeeper’s voice.

"Madam... Mr. Qi is truly angry."

Downstairs, in the dining room, the tableware and dishes were neatly arranged. Qi Cheng sat at the head of the table, not moving. Xie Xingwei sat nearby, cautiously watching him...

She had just passed on Ji Yunhuan’s previous words to Qi Cheng. But Qi Cheng stubbornly wanted the Female Housekeeper to invite Ji Yunhuan down. Moreover, he hadn’t moved anything on the table before Ji Yunhuan came down, making her afraid to move either.

Xie Xingwei was really hungry as she came over past Qi Family’s dinner time.

Holding her stomach, she dared not anger Qi Cheng.

The Female Housekeeper came out of the elevator, walked into the dining room, and cautiously reported to Qi Cheng, "I called Madam many times, but she still won’t get up."

Being ignored made Qi Cheng’s face look terrible!

That woman...

Did she intentionally hide, knowing the situation would be awkward?

Did she think that by hiding, she could avoid facing all this?

"Well, maybe we should just take her dinner upstairs?" Xie Xingwei carefully suggested. She didn’t want to upset Qi Cheng or implicate Ji Yunhuan.

Though, in some ways, Ji Yunhuan should be her competitor. She was a person with principles. And it was her principles that Qi Cheng appreciated most.