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Chapter 180: Chapter 0180: Showing Cowardice to Whom
Ye Xunhuan awkwardly lit another cigarette for himself, "Well, we still feel it’s better to talk things out!"
"Talk about what?" Mei Hanqing said coldly.
Although her reputation at the Huangtu Corporation wasn’t good—all viewed her as someone who climbed the ranks through her body—only she knew the truth.
In fact, that wasn’t the case; she was very much self-respecting.
But the position in the public relations department was sensitive, especially for a woman sitting in the manager’s seat; there were bound to be many controversies.
When she was first misunderstood, she would argue; but as time went by, the talk grew, and she fell silent, even going along with people’s words to the point of almost flirting daily.
Even though she dressed up extravagantly and forced a facade, she wasn’t happy, but what could she do?
She knew she couldn’t stop the endless gossip. Given the rumor-mill nature of things—the adage "a repeated lie becomes the truth"—she eventually gave up completely, thinking let people say what they would.
She had to learn to disguise herself, to put on a mask, even if she detested it, she had to wear it.
Because in this dog-eat-dog world, no one cares about your thoughts or feelings.
The more you show you’re wronged and stifled, the more the other person might relish it, even going so far as to defame you behind your back more recklessly!
So she donned a mask that was despised by the world, cursed by countless people—a "bitch" mask!
But even so, Mei Hanqing still comforted herself in her heart: without jealousy, there is no mediocrity!
She had always been very careful, fearing that one misstep might lead to a lifetime of regret, but who could have expected that no matter how cautious, she would still fall into Ding Jinsong’s trap.
Fortunately, Ding Jinsong had not defiled her, but the unfortunate thing was that she had never escaped and had been taken advantage of by Ye Xunhuan.
But giving herself to Ye Xunhuan was better than to that bastard Ding Jinsong, right?
Mei Hanqing comforted herself in her heart.
After all, if it had been Ding Jinsong today, she might have become just an object to him, even falling into his clutches; but Ye Xunhuan was different!
"Well, it’s not that I want to * you, it’s you who * me..."
"Shut up!" Mei Hanqing’s face changed slightly, and she immediately silenced Ye Xunhuan.
Ye Xunhuan didn’t say anything more.
"I won’t blame you for this!" Mei Hanqing took a deep breath, "I know the mistake isn’t yours!"
After hearing Mei Hanqing’s words, Ye Xunhuan heaved a sigh of relief. Not bad, quite a rational woman. She didn’t make a scene after finding herself violated, unlike other women.
"As long as you think this way, that’s good."
"What, are you afraid I’ll cling to you?"
"That’s hard to say," Ye Xunhuan said softly. "A man as handsome and skilled as me, you clinging to me isn’t impossible!"
"Of course, if I didn’t have a wife, I wouldn’t mind if you clung to me, but unfortunately, I’m married..."
"Don’t worry, I won’t cling to you, nor disturb you and Tang Yurou," Mei Hanqing stated emphatically. "Let’s consider this matter a dream!"
A dream?
As Mei Hanqing uttered these words, her heart was filled with bitterness. Could this really be treated just as a dream?
Could it really be as if nothing had happened?
After all, she had lost the most precious thing in a woman’s life.
Hearing Mei Hanqing’s words, Ye Xunhuan chuckled lightly, "Can you tell me what happened before?"
"It’s nothing," Mei Hanqing said simply, "The typical story of a rich bad boy pursuing an office worker, resorting to drugging when his advances fail. It’s clichéd!"
Seeing her reaction, Ye Xunhuan didn’t say much else, "Alright then, if you don’t want to talk, I won’t ask further. If there’s anything you need, you can come to me. I’ll definitely help if I can!"
Mei Hanqing didn’t say much more.
"Where do you need to go, should I take you back?" Ye Xunhuan asked softly.
Mei Hanqing, with her clothes in disarray, simply couldn’t leave the car, and with no village ahead or shops behind, it was impossible to find a change of clothes!
"Don’t refuse, it’s not convenient for you to walk on your own now." 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Mei Hanqing pondered for a moment and then said, "The Purple Bamboo Forest Villa!"
Then, without another word, Ye Xunhuan set the navigation to the Purple Bamboo Forest Villa and drove there.
Throughout the ride, Mei Hanqing stayed silent, appearing very reserved; Ye Xunhuan understood and didn’t disturb her.
After arriving at the Purple Bamboo Forest Villa, Ye Xunhuan said softly, "We’re here!"
Hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, Mei Hanqing slowly came back to her senses, "Thank you!"
Saying this, Mei Hanqing reached for the car door to step out.
But just at that moment, Ye Xunhuan suddenly spoke up, "Wait a second!"
He handed his coat to Mei Hanqing, "Wear my jacket going up!"
Mei Hanqing hesitated slightly, but eventually took Ye Xunhuan’s coat and walked off.
Watching Mei Hanqing’s disappearing silhouette, Ye Xunhuan’s lips slowly formed a bitter smile, "Whoever the hell dares to tell me again that Mei Hanqing is a bitch, I’ll beat the crap out of them!"
After glancing at the eye-catching plum blossom pattern beside his seat, he then slowly started the car and left.
Ye Xunhuan had never expected that it was Mei Hanqing’s first time. Although he hadn’t been at Huangtu Corporation long, he had heard rumors about Mei Hanqing’s promiscuity.
But now that he had experienced it himself, he realized how terrifying rumors could be.
After Mei Hanqing returned home, she collapsed to the ground, her strength draining away as if it had been siphoned off, and she began to sob uncontrollably, cradling her head.
At that moment, her tears were full of helplessness, full of pain!
After all, a woman’s most precious thing was gone just like that, in a blur; how could she not be heartbroken?
Even though she hadn’t shown a heartbroken demeanor before, once back at home, she finally couldn’t hold back and showed her most genuine side.
Outside, she dared not show her true feelings, solely because she didn’t know who to show her weakness to, who would sympathize with her vulnerability, who would come to protect her!
