Chapter 179: Chapter 179

Could it be true that a woman changes drastically not just in appearance but also internally?

If Tang Yanqi has someone else in her heart, then everything makes sense.

No wonder she could calmly accept his humiliation on their wedding night, no wonder she always remains calm in front of him, showing no sign of joy.

No wonder she agreed so readily to go abroad for studies after graduation, allowing them to part ways; no wonder she voluntarily insisted on not revealing her identity. Was all of this out of fear of being seen by that "him"?

Sheng Jianan clenched his fists, an unprecedented surge of displeasure spreading in his heart.

When he sensed the other person had left, Sheng Jianan stood up, pausing for a moment at the seat Tang Yanqi had just occupied before striding out.

From a distance, he watched Tang Yanqi get into Lu Qilin’s car. As Sheng Jianan got back into the taxi, the driver had already guessed what was happening and turned to ask: "Sir, should we continue following?"

Sheng Jianan shook his head, casually gave an address, then took out his phone and dialed Qiao Zi’s number: "Go to the bus stop near the villa and take her home."

Tang Yanqi took the bus back to the villa area. The sunset had already dropped below the mountain, a bit dim. Her white dress stood out. She had just walked a few steps when she heard a horn from behind. Stopping to look back, a black Audi stopped beside her, and immediately, the car door opened, and Qiao Zi got out: "Good evening, Young Madam."

Tang Yanqi looked at Qiao Zi with some surprise: "Assistant Qiao?"

Having spent years by Sheng Jianan’s side, Qiao Zi had some experience in figuring out the thoughts of the big boss. Upon receiving Sheng Jianan’s call, Qiao Zi knew for sure that his tsundere nature was acting up again—clearly concerned, yet he wouldn’t admit it.

Of course, Qiao Zi wouldn’t sell him out, and with a smile, she looked at Tang Yanqi: "There was an urgent document needed, so I came to get it. I didn’t expect to run into Young Madam. Are you heading back to the villa?"

Tang Yanqi nodded. Qiao Zi opened the car’s back seat for her: "If Young Madam doesn’t mind, please get in."

With such a long walk ahead, it would be silly not to take the car when offered. Tang Yanqi wouldn’t put herself through that.

Elsewhere, Sheng Jianan sat at a bar’s elegant counter. Shortly after, Xu Muyun walked in, dressed sharply in a suit, and sat beside him. Xu Muyun glanced around; apart from a bartender, there wasn’t anyone else around. Xu Muyun smiled: "Mr. Sheng has generously reserved the whole place?"

Sheng Jianan cast him a glance: "It’s noisy."

This wasn’t directed at Xu Muyun but was to say if others were around, it would be too noisy.

Xu Muyun raised a hand to the bartender: "A Margarita, please."

The blue Margarita looked particularly beautiful in the crystal-clear glass. Xu Muyun took a sip, then noticed the half-empty whiskey bottle in front of Sheng Jianan: "What’s wrong? Bad mood? Is it Mr. Sheng... his health?"

As Sheng Jianan’s childhood friend and close confidant, Xu Muyun was well aware of the relationship between Sheng Jianan and Mr. Sheng. He was also aware of Mr. Sheng’s recent hospitalization. Looking at Sheng Jianan’s gloomy expression now, Xu Muyun could only think of this matter.

Sheng Jianan didn’t answer, taking another swig: "Drinking indicates a bad mood? What logic is that?"