Chapter 9 Get out!

He Jingchuan held the bank card tightly, his fingertips turning white. He knew that Qiao Yitang was deliberately avoiding him, being angry and sulking.So, He Jingchuan called her good friend, Song Zhi. "Where's Qiao Yitang? Where is she?"Song Zhi on the other end of the line snorted, "Why are you asking me where she is? I don't know." "Did you hide her? She's only got you as a good friend, and since we've had some conflicts recently, she must have gone to you."He Jingchuan and Song Zhi didn't get along. Every time they met, Song Zhi would call him a scumbag. He used to accept it, but today, for some reason, hearing her sarcastic tone filled him with an unexplainable anger. He felt that Qiao Yitang had deleted him and stopped answering his calls because Song Zhi had incited her."Song Zhi, I'm about to marry Qiao Yitang, you better not say anything nonsense in front of her."Song Zhi's voice grew colder, "He Jingchuan, Qiao Yitang broke up with you. You're not getting married. You'll regret it."He Jingchuan realized that it was indeed her provoking her. "Give the phone to Qiao Yitang. I need to talk to her!" "She's not with me. I don't know where she is."Now He Jingchuan began to panic. Qiao Yitang had moved out, if she wasn't with Song Zhi, where else could she have gone?Meanwhile, Song Zhi's sarcastic voice continued, "He Jingchuan, you're pathetic. When Qiao Yitang was around, you didn't appreciate her. Now that she's kicked you, you're trying to find her." "You should go look for your white moonlight. A scumbag and a green tea, it's only natural."He Jingchuan almost wanted to punch her through the phone. "She's just mad at me. You know how many times she's acted this way. When we make up, you'll be the outsider. You can keep insulting me, but watch how I talk about you in front of Qiao Yitang from now on."Song Zhi sneered angrily, "He Jingchuan, you're like a clown. My face mask is about to fall off from laughing."He Jingchuan grinned, "Just wait and see, within two days, Qiao Yitang will come crawling back to me."On the other end of the phone, Song Zhi hesitated. In the past, Qiao Yitang would always take the initiative to reconcile with He Jingchuan. But this time, Song Zhi wasn't sure whether Qiao Yitang was serious. However, she couldn't show weakness, and while urging Qiao Yitang to stay strong in her heart, she said to He Jingchuan, "This time it's real."He Jingchuan remained smug, "Do you want to bet with me? How many days until Qiao Yitang comes back to apologize to me?"Song Zhi, furious, almost threw her phone, "Bet your mother, go away!"As she heard the "beep" on the other end, He Jingchuan kicked the couch in frustration. He didn't believe a word Song Zhi said. All his friends knew that Qiao Yitang couldn't live without him. In the past, he only had to wave his hand, and she would obediently come to him. The fact that she hadn't shown up in days made He Jingchuan very irritated.He called his friend, "Let's go out for drinks."In the dimly lit, smoke - filled bar, Jiang Heping slapped He Jingchuan on the shoulder, "Bad mood?" He Jingchuan didn't answer.Someone next to them asked, "He Shao, you're getting married next month. Shouldn't you be preparing for the wedding? Why are you still out here drinking?"He Jingchuan's face grew darker.Jiang Heping stared at him for a moment, "Qiao Yitang is mad at you again, huh? You really can't settle down before the wedding?"Someone nearby joked, "Who doesn't know that Qiao Yitang is crazy in love with you? She'll just throw a tantrum, but in a few days, she'll come back to you. Why be unhappy about something so trivial?" "Yeah, I remember last time you two fought, and within a day, she came back to apologize." "He Shao is so lucky. You've got such a beautiful girl at home, and you're also keeping another woman on the side. You're really living the good life."Hearing these remarks, He Jingchuan became even more upset. He remained silent, grabbed the bottle of liquor on the table, and drank directly from it. The sharp liquor slid down his throat, bringing some comfort.The conversation around him still centered on Qiao Yitang. "How long do you think it will take for her to come back and find Jingchuan?" "I bet one day. I'll put down a thousand." "Boring. If we're going to bet, let's bet big, at least ten thousand." "I bet two days."Jiang Heping said, "Look at how down Jingchuan is. This time, Qiao Yitang must have really made a big scene. I'll bet three days."The laughter in the room only made He Jingchuan feel even more uncomfortable. He slammed the table, "What nonsense are you talking about? It's already been five days!" The alcohol hit him hard, and his mind became blurry. "She even deleted me on WeChat, said she wants to break up, and won't get married…"There was a moment of silence in the room before an even louder burst of laughter followed. No one in the room believed that Qiao Yitang was serious, and they were all sure the wedding would go ahead....Qingyuan Club was one of the most prestigious clubs in Beijing. It operated on a pre - charge membership system, where anyone wishing to enter had to first become a senior member and deposit two million yuan into their account. People who came here were either rich or powerful. The wealthy loved it because the environment was peaceful and private, unlike other noisy clubs, offering a unique charm.As soon as you entered, there was a small bridge and flowing water, and the gentle sound of water seemed to instantly take people out of the hustle and bustle of the city and into a secluded mountain valley. The world became quieter.The private rooms at Qingyuan Club were divided into levels, with the highest being three rooms located at the center of the club. Even VIP members who had paid a fortune could not easily enter these three rooms. How to get in and what conditions were required remained a mystery. Therefore, these three rooms were usually empty.But today, the middle one was occupied.Gu Shizhou threw his cards onto the table, "Chengyan, are you cheating? How come all the good cards are in your hands?"Xie Chengyan picked up the tea cup from the table and took a sip, "If your luck is bad, don't blame others."The other two laughed along, "Don't lose your temper if you keep playing."Gu Shizhou was unconvinced, "Let's do it again!"Just as they were about to play, his phone rang. He glanced at it casually and suddenly chuckled. "Chengyan, you asked me to keep an eye on the He family, and now they're making a move. Even the smallest things, they all report to me. It's really annoying."Gu Shizhou thought Xie Chengyan was interested in the He Corporation, so when the message came through about He Jingchuan's personal matters, he guessed Xie Chengyan didn't want to hear it. He placed his phone back on the table. "Come on, let's keep playing."Just as he threw out two cards, Xie Chengyan asked, "What's the matter?"Gu Shizhou wasn't too concerned, "It's nothing, just that He Jingchuan went out drinking, and someone overheard him saying his fiancée wants to cancel the wedding."Xie Chengyan slightly raised his eyes, and no one noticed that the hand holding the cards trembled slightly. No one saw the faint curve of his lips.