Chapter 236: Chapter 236

Hua Xiaomo looked at Jess. The fact that Jess could say such things wasn’t because she didn’t care about their friend, Wen Yajun. On the contrary, it was precisely because she cared about Wen Yajun and worried about him that she was saying these things to Hua Xiaomo.

Considering who Qi Longbing was and his background, it was already a miracle that Loveboy hadn’t been shut down and that they hadn’t been driven out of City A this time.

"Mm, I understand now," Hua Xiaomo said, a shade of dark melancholy in her eyes. "I’m sorry for almost getting you guys involved."

"It’s alright, Xiao Mo," Jess said with a smile. After thinking for a moment, she added, "Actually, if he really treats you well, it would be a good thing for you to accept him, wouldn’t it?"

Because he treats me well, I should accept him? What kind of logic is that?

Hua Xiaomo smiled, looked at Jess, and teased, "It’s easy for you to say since you’re not the one in this situation. Anyway, I’m going to look for my stuff now; you continue your dalliance. I’ll bring the keys over later."

After saying goodbye to Jess, Hua Xiaomo quickly returned to Loveboy, back to private rooms 520 and 521.

Returning to this place stirred a poignant sadness within her.

It was here that she had set up that man, but in an ironic twist, she had ended up losing her precious first time.

Hua Xiaomo stood in the room, somewhat dazed. Her gaze fell on the bed and the floor; every inch seemed to hold echoes of yesterday.

"Did all the most bizarre things really happen just like that?" Hua Xiaomo said with self-mocking sarcasm.

Then, she carefully searched every corner of the two rooms but found nothing.

After returning the keys to Jess, Hua Xiaomo walked home, somewhat dejected.

What should I do? I’ve somehow lost the Butterfly camera that Brother Long gave me.

Hua Xiaomo walked gloomily until she reached her doorstep.

At that moment, a figure lingered hesitantly below her building.

Hua Xiaomo looked at the silhouette. "Wen Yajun, why are you downstairs? Come on up."

He hasn’t come by in a long time; Mom will definitely be pleased to see him. Plus, he got a promotion!

Thinking of this, Hua Xiaomo’s mood brightened considerably.

"Xiao Mo, I came specially to find you," Wen Yajun said after some thought.

"To find me?" Hua Xiaomo smiled. "I really have to congratulate you for finally making it to the planning department; now you can truly showcase your capabilities. However, this sudden promotion from President Qi has nothing to do with me, so you don’t have to thank me." Updates are released by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥

"Xiao Mo, about that day..." Wen Yajun looked at her. There were words he had kept suppressed in his heart for a long time, and he felt he would be very uncomfortable if he didn’t speak them. Yet, ever since he started working at the Qi Imperial Court, all he had seen was President Qi’s various kindnesses toward her. By now, he couldn’t pretend to ignore it anymore.

Hua Xiaomo looked at him, still smiling. "What do you want to say, Wen Yajun?"

Behind his glasses, Wen Yajun’s eyes looked very serious. He organized his thoughts before saying, "That day, why did you take President Qi to a gay bar?"

"Uh..." Hua Xiaomo was taken aback, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts, yet she swiftly responded, "What are you talking about? What gay bar? I don’t know what you’re talking about."

"Xiao Mo..." Wen Yajun took a breath. "You don’t need to hide anything anymore. I saw everything. You took President Qi to Loveboy, and then you set him up by sending a gay man to his private room..."

At this point, Wen Yajun’s brows furrowed deeply. "Xiao Mo, I don’t know why you would do this. Even if you don’t like President Qi, you didn’t have to go this far, did you? This isn’t like you. It really isn’t like you!"

Looking at the person before him, he had never believed Hua Xiaomo could harbor such evil, spiteful thoughts. However, this reality shook him deeply. That night, he hadn’t dared to dwell on it further.

"..." Hua Xiaomo was speechless, unable to utter a word for a good while.

Now she finally understood! Why Qi Longbing, even after being drugged with an aphrodisiac, was able to come out of Room 520. It was all thanks to the man in front of her! And Qi Longbing, grateful for this life-saving favor, had suddenly promoted Wen Yajun to project manager in the planning department.

Shock, surprise, resentment—all these emotions fused in her eyes, which gradually turned red with anger.

"Wen Yajun... you..." Suddenly, Hua Xiaomo was so choked with anger that she struggled to speak. Is this really my own brother? It was him! He was the one who pushed me into that man’s arms! He was the one who ruined me!

"Hua Xiaomo... what’s wrong?" Wen Yajun asked with concern, seeing her face grow paler. Just as he instinctively reached out to steady her shoulder—

"Get away from me!!" Hua Xiaomo suddenly pushed him away, fiery with anger.

Just then, Su Ronghua, who was coming down the stairs, saw the two arguing and quickly stepped forward, inserting herself between them.

"What’s going on here? Xiao Mo, what are you doing? How could you treat... treat Wen Yajun like that?" Su Ronghua quickly corrected herself, realizing she had almost let something slip before saying his full name.

Wen Yajun turned to Su Ronghua, a forced smile on his lips. "Auntie, I’m sorry. I made Xiao Mo angry."

"Oh, don’t say that. I know she just has a childish temper; don’t take it to heart. Come on, let’s go upstairs. Auntie made your favorite dish today." Su Ronghua was just about to take Wen Yajun’s arm when—

Suddenly, Hua Xiaomo charged forward, firmly pulled Su Ronghua’s arm away, and shouted, "He doesn’t deserve to eat our food! Leave now! Right away! I never want to see you again!"

Such a thundering outburst stunned both Wen Yajun and Su Ronghua.

"Xiao Mo, what are you saying?" Su Ronghua grabbed Hua Xiaomo’s elbow, her gaze full of reproachful anger.

Doesn’t she know that Ya Jun is her own elder brother?

"I’m sorry, Auntie, Xiao Mo. My visit today might have been too abrupt. I just remembered I still have some things to take care of, so I’ll be going," Wen Yajun said. Masking the look of discomfort on his face, he hastily left Chaohu Alley.

After Wen Yajun left, Su Ronghua fiercely gripped Hua Xiaomo’s arm. "You wretched girl! You make yourself clear today! Why wouldn’t you let your brother in? What did you tell me before, and why are you acting now?"

"..." Hua Xiaomo looked at her mother, speechless.

Soon, she composed herself and offered a forced smile. "I’m sorry, Mom. Don’t be angry. I was just testing him!"

"Testing?" Su Ronghua was taken aback.

"Yes, I wanted to see how deep his feelings for our family really are. He definitely won’t stop visiting us just because of a few words from me," Hua Xiaomo said with a smile, though her heart had grown considerably darker.