Chapter 30

First, Ye Ying needed to do something. She needed to find out more information about that woman, and just in case any other woman pursuing him openly. She knew that there were scores of admirers across the city and even the country, but 99% of them kept it to themselves. There was always that 1% chasing him openly. She needed to nip all the weeds surrounding the pretty flower.

After the little talk, she let her parents freshen up and they all retired to bed. The next day during breakfast, Ye Ying had asked her father if she could help find out information. Her father agreed to help if she could promise that it would not affect her place with the Zhangs. A peaceful breakfast ensued after.

Ye Ying didn't just dwindle at home. She had graduated from the same university as Zhang Wei, just with a different major. She was the manager of her father's company. Her father was a businessman. He, like the Zhangs, had his own business. It was obviously successful considering they were the next richest family in the country.

She was known for her hardworking personality and kindness which made all employees love her even though she was wealthier than them. Ye Ying's habit of soaking attention had not dwindled one bit, as she made sure to enjoy all the attention. She really didn't care for them, but she needed their trust for one day she would take over. Her normal working day continued peacefully.

Xiu Ying and Li Na's apartment had been very tense since the party. They spent the rest of her weekend ignoring and avoiding each other. Like usual, Li Na would go out and come back late, Xiu Ying would mostly stay home, but made sure to go for drives sometimes. She made sure she wasn't bored, and she studied for a while.

They would eat at different times, listen for each other's closed doors and it was just awkward. The week rolled in and it wasn't any better. Xiu Ying got up early and left for school by the time Li Na was awake. She had been tired from going to meet Yifeng and discuss, since they were talking about two different people.

Besides, her classes started a little late today, or someone would help her get notes if she wasn't able to make it to class, which happened sometimes because of the impromptu meetings with Yifeng. Her plans were on hiatus since it was hard for even Yifeng to sometimes get a hold of Zhang Wei nowadays.

Today was one of those days where thankfully she planned to meet with Yifeng after classes because she didn't want to fail. She got up and got ready to go.

Xiu Ying drove to school but looked distracted throughout the whole day. She would zone in and out during classes. Xi Xing got worried as they walked to get something to eat. She had noticed it since she sounded weird when Xiu Ying called her to tell her she was going home early, then she came looking dazed and remained like that since lessons started. She tapped her gently when Xiu Ying almost ran into someone.

Xiu Ying noticed and dodged the person. She still hit the person, but quickly apologized then turned to XI Xing and forced a smile.

Meanwhile the person she bumped into looked amused. She didn't seem to know who he was. He smiled in her direction. This is the second time he had seen her, and he had yet seen another expression on her face. She was adorably dazed and confused. Who could get angry at that? He turned around and continued walking.

Xi Xing couldn't take it anymore and tapped her once more when she looed dazed. "Xiu Ying what is going on with you? You have been repeatedly spacing out and now almost bumped into someone."

Xiu Ying sighed. She didn't mean to. She was just thinking about her an Li Na. She couldn't still believe what happened on Saturday. For the first time in forever, she felt alienated form her best friend.

She told Xing all what had happened, and it looked like Xing was thinking of what to say. It was tricky to answer. She didn't plan on spoiling such friendship, but she had seen how sketchy Li Na had been acting, especially with Yifeng.

���I don't think avoiding each other is going to do it. If she isn't telling you, why don't you confront her about it? Of course, I mean in the least threatening way and you guys can come to a form of compromise. If it doesn't hurt you in any way or her, you would be able to wait until she was ready to tell you."

Xiu Ying thought about it and was happy with the idea. Her mood had now improved somewhat.

Zhang Wei's eyes were cold as he listened to his father talk. He was currently in his office with his father in front of him. Zhang Yiminm just explained what happened when he was gone at the dinner. This was a huge miscalculation.

He should have thoroughly checked the land before he had proceeded to business on there. He let his guard down simply because his father had managed the land. He should have considered the fact that there could be something else that even his father didn't predict and now, the other side got to it first.

He obviously cannot deny it now. His name is on the land.

His father saw his face. "Don't think too much about it. You couldn't have known. The bright side is they are still giving us face on the fact that we are an influential family and we were once part of them. The other thing we should be wary of is if there are more people who know about this land feature. It could get dangerous if they get wind of this. That land has unknowingly been one of the best transport spots for all things legal and illegal. This could prove bad for us in the long run."