Clinging to Devoted Fiancé, Heiress Slays the World!

Chapter 220: Chapter 220: After leaving you, I learned so many things; what’s a thick skin in comparison?

As Ji Wei was about to leave the banquet hall, she suddenly halted and glanced back at the crowd. Amid the clinking of glasses and laughter, the man standing there seemed to instinctively turn his gaze towards her. In that fleeting exchange of glances, something unspoken passed between their eyes, a moment of mutual understanding.

Gu Moqian gave a faint nod, and that simple gesture brought Ji Wei an unexpected sense of calm.

She responded with a gentle smile, then turned and continued walking. Looking ahead at Jin Xuan’er, who exuded an air of self-satisfaction after falling for her deception, a trace of cold detachment flashed through Ji Wei’s eyes.

Outside the cabin doors of the second-floor hall.

The cruise hall nearby was brightly lit and lively, but here it felt unusually quiet.

The sea breeze tousled the curled hair of the woman leaning against the railing. Her enchanting eyes were fixated calmly on the tranquil sea before her. From time to time, she would raise the glass of red wine in her hand to her vibrant red lips, taking a gentle sip. Her gaze seemed distant, lost in thought about something unknown.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps gradually approaching broke the silence behind her.

The woman whirled around, and her alluring face lit up with surprise and delight when she saw who it was. She quickly walked towards him.

Because she had drunk a little and was overwhelmed with joy and urgency, her high heels hit the floor unevenly. When she reached the man, her cheeks flushed faintly like a girl on her first date. Opening her lips eagerly, she said, "Ye Cheng, you’re here."

As she neared, Ye Cheng instinctively took a step back. In stark contrast to her delight, his handsome face bore an expression colder than the moonlight above.

"Speak. What do you know?"

His voice was emotionless, detached. noveldrama

It was as if they were strangers brought together solely because the other had valuable information, and he had to tolerate her presence.

This unfamiliar distance and near-indifferent demeanor caused a sharp pain to pierce Zimei’s heart.

The joy on Zimei’s face froze for only a moment before she quickly recovered, speaking cheerfully, "You know I don’t like attending these kinds of banquets. I came only because I wanted to see you. But I must admit, occasionally enjoying the sea breeze on such a luxurious cruise isn’t bad, wouldn’t you agree?"

Her familiarity and casual tone made Ye Cheng frown ever so slightly. His face remained expressionless as he said, "I didn’t come here to keep Boss Zi company and enjoy the view. If you have nothing to say, then forgive me for not staying."

If not for Zimei’s people passing him information about Ji Chuyang’s recent movements in Japan, he wouldn’t have come at all. Given her connection with Lu Shanhu, a powerful figure across both legitimate and underground circles in Rongcheng, it wasn’t surprising she had some knowledge about the mafia’s activities in Japan.

With that, he turned without hesitation.

Zimei quickly reached out and grabbed his arm. "You care more about your brothers than you ever care about me. Am I really that unbearable to you?"

As she spoke, tendrils of pain unfurled in her chest.

"Let go."

Ye Cheng turned back to glance at her coldly.

She was still as dazzling and alluring as ever. Hers was the kind of face that could captivate anyone with just one look, one that lingered in memories forever.

Yet to him, it was a face he’d rather avoid at all costs.

"I won’t!"

Zimei, rarely so obstinate, held on tightly. Her long, red-painted nails stood out vividly against the white fabric of his shirt sleeve, refusing to release him.

This time, Ye Cheng’s frown deepened visibly. He worked to suppress his rising anger, lifting his hand to pry her fingers off his arm with deliberate force.

Zimei seemed determined, though. The moment he freed himself, her hand latched onto his arm again.

"When did you learn to be so shameless?"

Ye Cheng grabbed her wrist firmly this time, speaking through clenched teeth.

Zimei smiled, her expression beguiling. "I’ve learned quite a lot since leaving you. Being shameless is nothing."