“Ah?”
Cai Jie was stunned, thinking she had misheard.
Was Wen Li directly asking her to leave?
That shouldn’t be the case!
Given Wen Li’s personality, she should have invited her to stay for dinner, and the roasted chicken was clearly ready!
She didn’t make any gesture at all!?
A surge of anger rose in Cai Jie’s heart, but she couldn’t reveal her true nature in front of Xin Yuan.
Her persona in front of Xin Yuan had always been gentle and lovely, and the same went for her in front of Wen Li.
Cai Jie had to suppress her dissatisfaction. As she turned to leave, she said, “It is indeed getting late… I’ll be going then.”
She smiled, but her movements were slow, waiting for Wen Li to call her back.
Wen Li couldn’t be bothered with her and continued to focus on roasting the chicken.
From the original owner’s memories, she knew that the original owner had treated Cai Jie quite well.
When they occasionally met, the original owner would share whatever she had with Cai Jie.
However, the other party was not someone who would repay kindness. Despite receiving so many things from the original owner, she had never thought of reciprocating.
Such a person was not worth befriending.
Let her think whatever she wanted; Wen Li wouldn’t give her anything this time.
Cai Jie walked a distance but still didn’t hear Wen Li call out to her, feeling a sense of confusion.
What was going on with Wen Li?
Why was she acting like a completely different person? She used to rush to give things away.
If Cai Jie had to ask for it herself, she would be too embarrassed, so she left with a stomach full of anger.
As soon as she stepped out of the small path, Cai Jie saw a tall figure hurrying towards her.
In the fading sunlight, Cai Jie recognized the person’s face: Zhu Yan.
“Zhu Yan, where are you going?”
Cai Jie called out to Zhu Yan.
Zhu Yan stopped and saw that she had just come from Xin Yuan’s direction.
“You went to Xin Yuan’s?” Zhu Yan asked.
Cai Jie nodded and suddenly remembered the rumor she had heard not long ago—that Wen Li had offended Zhu Yan.
Her heart stirred, and she smiled as she said, “Are you going to Xin Yuan’s house? Are you going to pick up Wen Li?”
Upon hearing the name “Wen Li,” Zhu Yan’s eyes trembled violently, and he almost couldn’t suppress the ferocity emanating from him.
“Wen Li is at Xin Yuan’s place?” Zhu Yan asked in a deep voice.
“Yes,” Cai Jie said. Seeing Zhu Yan’s reaction, the smile on her face deepened. “They are about to have dinner. I won’t keep you any longer. Goodbye.”
Cai Jie left with light steps.
The two houses were close. When Wen Li and Zhu Yan had argued previously, one of Cai Jie’s beast husbands had seen it.
The beast husband told Cai Jie about it when he returned home.
After that, Wen Li suddenly disappeared, and Zhu Yan searched for her everywhere, which further fueled suspicions.
Zhu Yan’s sudden change in expression when Wen Li was mentioned basically confirmed this.
Thinking that Wen Li would likely suffer, Cai Jie walked towards her own home in a good mood.
Meanwhile, Zhu Yan, who had learned everything, was rushing angrily towards Xin Yuan’s cave.
At this moment, Wen Li and Xin Yuan were preparing to eat dinner.
All the roasted chickens were done. Wen Li tore them into several pieces and placed them on a stone plate.
The tomato and egg stir-fry had also been served.
“It’s ready,” Wen Li said, getting up. “You eat first, I’m going to the restroom.”
Xin Yuan: “Okay.”
Wen Li finished her biological needs nearby and was about to return when Zhu Yan appeared.
Zhu Yan was aggressive, his aura radiating with suppressed rage.
The moment Wen Li saw him, she immediately shrank back.
Damn! Why was he here again!
“Brother Zhu Yan, why have you come?” Xin Yuan asked.
Zhu Yan did not answer Xin Yuan’s question, but scanned the surroundings with a cold face.
“Where is Wen Li? Tell her to come out!”
Xin Yuan remembered Wen Li saying she didn’t want to see Zhu Yan and began to speak:
“She…”
As soon as he uttered one word, Zhu Yan interrupted him.
“Xin Yuan, I know she’s with you. Hurry up and tell her to get out!”
Xin Yuan pursed his lips.
Zhu Yan glanced at Xin Yuan, who showed no reaction, and a sarcastic smile appeared on his face.
“You’ve been together with her for a long time, haven’t you?”
Zhu Yan thought back to this morning when he came over, and Xin Yuan had earnestly told him he hadn’t seen Wen Li.
However, not long ago, he had learned from others that Wen Li had gone to the shaman with Xin Yuan, and they were even eating together now.
What a coincidence!
Xin Yuan had lied to him!
Knowing he could no longer hide it from Zhu Yan, Xin Yuan admitted in a low voice.
“…Yes.”
Zhu Yan laughed in anger, “Wen Li really has her ways.”
How long had it been, and she could already coax Xin Yuan into deceiving him for her.
“Wen Li, get out!!” Zhu Yan no longer looked at Xin Yuan and shouted.
“Brother Zhu Yan, isn’t there some misunderstanding?” Xin Yuan frowned.
Having eaten Wen Li’s food, Xin Yuan’s impression of her was good.
After spending the whole day together, he had a general understanding of Wen Li’s character.
Wen Li’s personality was not one that would actively provoke others.
As for why she had angered Zhu Yan so much, Xin Yuan thought there was likely a misunderstanding.
“Misunderstanding?”
Xin Yuan speaking up for Wen Li only made Zhu Yan angrier.
“I was right, this female is indeed cunning and manipulative, to the point that you would actively speak for her! Do you know what she did!?”
Xin Yuan asked confusedly, “What did she do?”
“She… to me…”
Just as Zhu Yan was about to expose Wen Li’s ugly side in front of Xin Yuan, Wen Li could no longer sit still and jumped out.
She quickly interrupted Zhu Yan, “I, I’m here! What do you want with me!”
Zhu Yan’s words got stuck in his throat, unable to go up or down.
He clenched his handsome face tightly, wishing he could beat this ugly monster to death!
“You finally decided to come out.”
Zhu Yan took a deep breath, suppressing the violent impulse in his chest.
Ever since he found out Wen Li had drugged him, Zhu Yan found everything about her displeasing.
Not to mention Wen Li’s inexplicable disappearance, he had searched for her for an entire day without seeing her.
With these two factors combined, it was only his good upbringing that prevented Zhu Yan from acting directly.
Wen Li’s scalp tingled under Zhu Yan’s gaze, and she instinctively took a step back.
This man in front of her had almost killed her!
“Is there, is there anything… let’s talk over there…” Wen Li pointed to a corner.
She was genuinely afraid of Zhu Yan, as he looked tall and strong, capable of easily killing her with one punch.
And she had indeed done very excessive things to Zhu Yan.
Drugging him… attempting to force herself on him. In her original world, that would land her in jail.
Zhu Yan sneered, “What, are you afraid others will know about your venomous nature? Why didn’t you think of that when you did it?”
Noticing Xin Yuan’s expression becoming very strange, Wen Li bit her lip and took a step forward.
Zhu Yan remained motionless, looking at her coldly.
Wen Li couldn’t let Xin Yuan know the truth right now; she wasn’t sure if his favorability would decrease, but she couldn’t risk it!
“Regarding that matter, I apologize to you, I’m sorry!” A hint of pleading appeared in Wen Li’s eyes, “…But can you please come over here and talk.”
She wasn’t beautiful and didn’t look pitiable; she appeared ugly.
Zhu Yan hadn’t expected her to apologize. He was stunned for a moment, then stimulated by her ugly face, he looked away.
Wen Li took the initiative to yield, and Zhu Yan’s attitude softened from its initial harshness. He walked towards the direction Wen Li had pointed.
It was as if he had agreed to her “let’s talk over here.”
Xin Yuan stood in place, watching their figures gradually disappear, filled with curiosity and confusion.
What exactly had happened between these two?
“This is far enough,” Zhu Yan stopped, his face still cold.
Wen Li also stopped and got straight to the point:
“Zhu Yan, I was wrong about that matter. I apologize to you, and I will compensate you to the best of my ability. But can you… please not tell Xin Yuan?”
Zhu Yan stared at Wen Li, trying to see through her true intentions. Was she being deceitful again?
A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, “No.”