Chapter 364 One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained b
Chapter 364 One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained b
Ning Yao and Wen Tingye stood by the window of the guest room, one glaring angrily, the other composed and dignified.
At this moment, a dozen or so guards patrolled downstairs in the courtyard. They marched in neat steps, each carrying a submachine gun, looking very disciplined.
"It's not worth it for you to take such a big risk just to verify my blood relationship with Si Longshen!"
"Are you worried about me?" Wen Tingye looked at Ning Yao, the corners of his lips never falling.
This man just likes to ask questions he already knows the answer to, and Ning Yao didn't want to pay any attention to him at all.
Seeing Ning Yao standing in front of the table by the window, Wen Tingye took two steps forward and pinned her against the edge of the table.
"If I, Wen Tingye, say it's worth it, then it's worth it."
"The relationship between you and Si Longshen must be thoroughly investigated. Only when it is clear can my next steps be facilitated."
"Besides, there's a hidden passage on the other side of the cliff, requiring people to climb vertically down to a height of less than three hundred meters." Wen Tingye's voice was deep and meaningful, every word carrying a deeper meaning.
Ning Yao keenly sensed something different in Wen Tingye's words.
Logically speaking, since this was their first time at the Simen base, how could Wen Tingye have known that there was such a secret passage on the north side of the base?
"You already knew about the Si Men, didn't you?"
"Or rather, you've been planning to take over the Simen all along?"
Ning Yao then made a bold guess.
Ning Yao might not have dared to make such a guess if it were anyone else, after all, the Si Clan has a history of hundreds of years and its lineages are too numerous to count.
Dealing with just one family is difficult enough, let alone the Simen people united together.
To think that one could swallow the Simen whole and make it one's own is nothing but a pipe dream.
But Wen Tingye has always been arrogant and would never be willing to be second to anyone.
Wen Tingye would definitely not be happy if his family were ranked after the Si family, which explains why.
If it were him, Ning Yao felt that Wen Tingye was fully capable of doing so.
"Smart." Wen Tingye made no attempt to hide the admiration in his eyes for Ning Yao.
He only mentioned knowing about the secret passage on the cliff edge of the Simen base, but Ning Yao was able to use her imagination to guess what he was up to.
"I had my eye on the Simen as early as ten years ago, and I have been preparing for it all these years, expanding my influence in various countries. There's nothing more to say about that. I just want you to understand that this is not a spur-of-the-moment decision."
"If it is confirmed that Si Longshen is your father, I will no longer have the idea of annexing Simen. It doesn't matter if my Wen family is ranked second forever. But if he is not your father, Simen will definitely be in my Wen Tingye's pocket sooner or later."
At this point, Wen Tingye narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint appearing in them.
“I’ve put a lot of effort into Si Longshen, but unfortunately An Qiulu keeps a close watch on him and he almost never shows himself in front of outsiders. I haven’t been able to get his body hair tissue. Now that I’m here with you, I have a chance.”
Ning Yao finally understood: Wen Tingye hadn't touched the Si Men because of her.
For her sake, he racked his brains to obtain Shi Longshen's NDA, just to prove her relationship with Shi Longshen.
For her, he was willing to give up his plans that he had been preparing for many years, and to abandon his ambitions and ideals.
Ning Yao's eyes were filled with shock. She looked at Wen Tingye, her brows furrowing and relaxing at times, her cherry-red lips trembling slightly, her expression extremely complicated.
She had to bite her lower lip to control her emotions and prevent herself from losing control in front of Wen Tingye.
"Actually, it doesn't matter whether it is or not, you don't need to..."
“If he is your father, then he is my father-in-law. I, Wen Tingye, would never touch my father-in-law’s territory.” Wen Tingye’s voice was deep and powerful, without the slightest hint of joking.
He gave Ning Yao enough respect, including respect for Ning Yao's family.
"I've already sent the items out, and the report will be out soon. Now we're just waiting to see if Si Longshen has the good fortune to receive them." Wen Tingye's lips curled into a smile, his deep, magnetic voice carrying an undisguised arrogance.
Ning Yao stared at Wen Tingye, clearly seeing the sharpness and domineering force in the man's eyes.
Wen Tingye stared unabashedly at Ning Yao, gazing into the woman's clear, bright eyes.
"What have I done to deserve this?" Ning Yao remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.
At this moment, her voice followed her emotions, dropping several octaves and becoming somewhat hoarse.
"Cherish her, and don't let her end up like your best friend who has ex-boyfriends all over her and cheat on me. That's all." Wen Tingye raised an eyebrow with amusement when he mentioned the eldest daughter of the Yang family.
If you really want to count carefully, probably half of the handsome men in the capital who are over eighteen years old have been Miss Yang's "guests".
Wen Tingye was genuinely worried that Ning Yao would be influenced by such a woman as her best friend.
"How could I cheat on you? I don't have a background as good as Dongcha's. She has plenty of time, energy, and money to date handsome men, while I'm either taking care of the kids or busy with company matters every day. How could I have such leisure time?"
Ning Yao's words sounded like a joke, but there was also a hint of bitterness in them.
Yang Dongcha's background was indeed much better than hers.
Ning Yao found it truly amazing that two girls from such different backgrounds could become best friends.
"Judging from your words, you seem to feel quite regretful." Wen Tingye's thin lips parted slightly as he spoke, giving Ning Yao a cool glance.
Upon hearing this, alarm bells rang in Ning Yao's mind, and she swallowed uncomfortably.
Her little schemes were exposed by Wen Tingye, and she immediately felt a little guilty.
What woman in this world doesn't like handsome men?
If you had the resources and time, who wouldn't want to date several different types of men?
Aren't men the same? They like all sorts of beautiful women surrounding them...
However, this is all before I meet someone I truly like; it's just for fun.
If you meet a man you love very much, then all the other women and women around you will naturally not catch your eye.
Seeing that Ning Yao remained silent, as if she had done something wrong and had been caught red-handed, Wen Tingye narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in them.
"If you were given a background like Yang Dongcha's, would you also be as unrestrained and promiscuous as her? Hmm?"
After hearing Wen Tingye's description of Yang Dongcha, Ning Yao silently raised her hand and touched her conscience.
After all, they've been best friends for several years, so Ning Yao still wanted to muster up the courage to say a few words on behalf of her best friend.
"You've used the wrong words. Dongcha only dates one boyfriend at a time and has never cheated on anyone. How could she be promiscuous?"
"Feelings are not a game, not something to be played with."
"Or do you think that Miss Yang's attitude when she's dating can be called serious, that she's aiming for marriage, children, and a lifetime together?" Wen Tingye raised an eyebrow, his voice steady, powerful, magnetic, and alluring, every word of which was reasonable.
Indeed, before meeting Lian Qiran, Yang Dongcha changed boyfriends like she changed clothes; she would break up with someone she got tired of and start a relationship with someone she liked.
Yang Dongcha was certainly not aiming for marriage, nor did she believe that feelings were sacred and inviolable.
Ning Yao was speechless at Wen Tingye's words. She silently frowned and began to reflect on herself.
She never imagined that a young master from a wealthy family, raised in luxury, would have such traditional ideas.
Is it because Wen Tingye received good family education, or because he himself has high awareness?
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