Qin Chuan twisted open the mineral water, rinsed his mouth quickly, and then plopped down on the edge of a park flower bed.
He patted his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it slowly.
"Hey, you threw up, why are you still sitting here smoking?"
Yang Zimo, who was still annoyed, saw Qin Chuan like this and immediately became angry again.
Qin Chuan grinned and patted the space next to him with his hand.
Yang Zimo arrogantly lifted her crystal-clear chin, pretending not to see.
Qin Chuan didn't mind and kept smiling foolishly.
"Xiao Mo, you know, I was actually very happy tonight."
After a long while, Qin Chuan spoke.
"Hmph, you're happy, but I'm not."
Yang Zimo looked down and kicked at the pebbles on the ground, her expression unclear.
"Thank you!"
Qin Chuan said earnestly, then added: "I'm sorry!"
"Thank you" and "I'm sorry," these two words with opposite meanings appeared at the same time. No matter how you looked at it, they were contradictory, yet they perfectly matched Qin Chuan's current mood.
"Sorry? Heh, I can't accept this apology."
Yang Zimo looked up, her sarcasm and taunts unconcealed.
"Boss Qin is a big shot now, famous throughout Longcheng. At such a young age, he's already a boss worth tens of millions. There are countless girls who want to marry a talented young man like you, even if they have to pay to do it."
"You can have more than two boats to straddle in the future, even ten. As long as your own kidneys can handle it, you have the strength to change brides every night."
Facing Ms. Yang's taunts and sarcasm, Qin Chuan had no way to retort except in silence, as she was still angry.
"Qin Chuan, let me ask you, the reason you and that Li Ya got together, was it because I never let you... that while we were together, you couldn't stand it and that's why you did it?"
Suddenly, Yang Zimo asked a strange question.
Qin Chuan froze for a moment before understanding the meaning of Ms. Yang's words. He instinctively denied it:
"No! It's absolutely not like that..."
"You're lying!"
Before Qin Chuan could finish, Yang Zimo suddenly strode forward, her intelligent and lively eyes seeming to pierce through people's hearts.
"Which of you men isn't driven by your lower body? Even someone like my dad has a mistress outside. Don't think I don't know."
Qin Chuan's eyes widened, his body stiffened. If these words got out, the Yang family would likely erupt in a major conflict.
"As for my brother and the guys I know, they're all birds of a feather."
"Qin Chuan, do you dare to say you weren't tempted by lust and cheated?"
The words had been spoken so directly, Qin Chuan could only nod: "Yes, I admit there were reasons along those lines."
"However, I swear, besides Li Ya, I haven't been involved with any other woman!"
Yang Zimo's expression was unpredictable.
"Xiao Mo, at first, I really didn't intend to do anything with Li Ya. In my heart, Li Ya was simply my great benefactor; she helped me immensely."
"But as we spent more time working together, and you were away for extended periods back then, it finally happened after a night of drinking..."
Qin Chuan's voice grew softer and softer, he didn't dare to look at Ms. Yang's expression.
But this time, he had gone all out. Since he had been discovered anyway, he might as well confess completely. This way, both of them would have said everything, and both would feel more relaxed.
"According to what you're saying, it's my fault in reverse?"
After a long while, Yang Zimo said self-mockingly.
"No! No, absolutely not!"
Qin Chuan waved his hands frantically: "It's all my fault. I couldn't control myself. I'm a scumbag, irresponsible and disloyal in relationships."
"Since you know you're a scumbag, what's the meaning of you still pestering me?"
Yang Zimo sneered, "Do you still want to have one in your hometown and one in Longcheng, embracing both, enjoying the blessings of multiple women?"
Qin Chuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he was speechless. Finally, he could only say:
"Li Ya has disappeared. It's been over twenty days now, and there's still no news."
"Hmm?!"
Yang Zimo frowned.
Qin Chuan explained: "Ever since you went to Yongnan County, Li Ya hasn't reappeared."
"Are you blaming me for this?"
After a few seconds of silence, Yang Zimo's expression grew colder, her gaze chilling.
"That's not what I mean. What I'm saying is, if even you abandon me, I'll truly be unwanted!"
Qin Chuan looked pathetic, truly like an unwanted child.
"That's what you deserve. Since even she doesn't want you, then I don't want you either!"
"You're on your own!"
Yang Zimo, however, was completely unmoved. With that, she turned and got into the car. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Hey! Hey, where are you going? I haven't gotten in the car yet?"
Qin Chuan sensed something was wrong and hurried over. However, the car had already driven away, and he could only see its taillights...
Qin Chuan stood there, exasperated, running his hands through his hair. Sigh, wanting to win Ms. Yang back again was a long and arduous road. This was a war of attrition, requiring thorough preparation.
As he took out his phone to call for a ride, he unexpectedly received a call.
Seeing the caller ID, Qin Chuan quickly answered.
"Boss, Factory Director Li Ya is back!"
Yao Dong's voice came through the phone.
"When?"
Qin Chuan asked quickly.
"Just now, our people stationed at the garment factory reported that they saw Director Li's figure appearing in the office building."
"Good, good, good. Have your men keep a close watch. Don't relax for a single moment. I'll drive back immediately!"
"If Li Ya disappears again, I'll hold you responsible!"
Qin Chuan gave a stern order.
Li Ya had been missing for over twenty days. If it weren't for the fact that the Butterfly Garment Factory had been operating normally during this period, Qin Chuan would have reported it to the police.
The normal operation of the Butterfly Garment Factory indicated that Li Ya had no accidents and must have been in contact with internal personnel.
It was a pity that those people were so tight-lipped; no matter how he questioned them, no one let slip a word.
Moreover, on the electronics factory side, Ye Meiyun and Ge Lan would occasionally hint to him indirectly, saying that Li Ya was just out to relax and there were no safety concerns.
Now that Li Ya had finally reappeared, Qin Chuan was eager to return. He immediately called Zheng Chengdao and Bai Xiaoguang to come with him.
When Qin Chuan arrived in Yongnan County, dusty and travel-worn, it was five o'clock in the late night, and it was still dark.
The car stopped beneath the familiar two-story building. According to the report from the people below, Li Ya had returned to this place after finishing her work tonight and had not gone anywhere else.
"Boss, don't you have the key? Hurry up and go back!"
Looking at the dark building, Zheng Chengdao and Bai Xiaoguang in the car urged him.
Qin Chuan pondered for a long time, forcibly controlled his "thumping" heart, opened the car door, and got out, walking to the main entrance.