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Chapter 352: Chapter 352: A Good Calculation
Whether it was Xu Mingzhe or Qi Shijie, both displayed a smile that felt as refreshing as a spring breeze, appearing very amicable.
But what they were really thinking inside, no one knew.
Facing Xu Mingzhe’s somewhat teasing words, Dongfang Shu did not get angry, nor did she show any of the shyness of a little girl; instead, she hugged Ye Xunhuan’s arm even tighter, nestling against him like a bird snuggling up to a person, completely leaning into Ye Xunhuan’s embrace!
"Originally, sister here wanted to chase after you, Xu dashaoye, but alas, Xu dashaoye’s heart is completely occupied by Qiu Ruoxi. This little girl had no choice but to look elsewhere!"
As she spoke, Dongfang Shu glanced at Xu Mingzhe with a somewhat melancholic look.
Upon hearing Dongfang Shu’s words, Ye Xunhuan’s gaze immediately fell on Qi Shijie, who was beside him.
With Dongfang Shu mentioning in front of Qi Shijie that Xu Mingzhe was smitten with Qiu Ruoxi, the underlying implication surely sparked some intriguing thoughts.
This woman is indeed not simple; just a brief statement carried the intention of stirring up trouble between Xu Mingzhe and Qi Shijie!
Sure enough, as Ye Xunhuan had anticipated, Qi Shijie’s expression stiffened slightly.
You see, Dongfang Shu had just appeared at his party last night, and he had confessed to Qiu Ruoxi, albeit unsuccessfully. But for Dongfang Shu to say such things, wasn’t this a slap in the face?
Fortunately, whether in terms of cunning or composure, Qi Shijie was a standout among the younger generation, and he calmed down in an instant.
"So, I’m just a backup option in your eyes?" Ye Xunhuan suddenly spoke up.
"Not at all!" exclaimed Dongfang Shu like a little girl, rubbing Ye Xunhuan’s arm against her chest as she spoke: "How could I bear to make you the backup!"
"But you just said..."
"You devil, don’t you allow a girl to keep a male god or what!"
Just from the expressions on Dongfang Shu’s face, one could believe her if they didn’t know better, but those who did know her would probably just smile lightly.
"Sister Fei, Brother Ye already has a girlfriend, and I’ve met her; she really is quite something..."
"No worries, I can be the minor wife!"
Faced with such a shameless woman, Xu Mingzhe was at a loss for words for the moment.
A tree can’t live without its bark, a person shameless is truly invincible!
After a brief conversation, Dongfang Shu then took Ye Xunhuan to go play golf.
However, Ye Xunhuan didn’t go to play but instead sat down together with Xu Mingzhe.
"Not bad, little brother, I see you’ve hooked up with Dongfang Shu in just a few days!"
"Xu Brother, please don’t tease me. I know my own weight clearly," Ye Xunhuan said with a wry smile: "She probably thinks I’m quite entertaining simply wanting to toy with me a bit!"
"Little brother, it’s good that you understand. This Dongfang Shu really isn’t easy to deal with. Don’t see me joking with her, but I also dread this woman!"
"Oh?" Ye Xunhuan suddenly became interested, "Xu Brother, you fear her too?"
"In the entire Zhonghai, there really aren’t many who aren’t afraid of her!" Xu Mingzhe didn’t feel ashamed of fearing Dongfang Shu, instead he spoke candidly: "When you have some time, go ask Ruoxi, she knows too!"
"By the way, Xu Brother, I don’t know if you’ve heard about Qi Shijie confessing last night..."
"I already know about that, and it seems you also confessed to Ruoxi!"
As he spoke, Xu Mingzhe’s face showed a meaningful expression, his gaze fixed intently on Ye Xunhuan.
Under Xu Mingzhe’s intense gaze, Ye Xunhuan hurriedly feigned a flustered look and said in a panicked tone: "Xu Brother, I meant no harm, it’s just that I find Qi Shijie unpleasant. Plus, since you are pursuing Qiu Ruoxi, I did it for you. And why would a man be so fair-skinned..."
"Little brother, don’t be nervous, I didn’t mean anything by it; in fact, I have to thank you!" Xu Mingzhe said with a calm smile: "If it weren’t for you, given Qi Shijie’s clingy nature, he definitely would have been relentless!"
"Having you by Ruoxi’s side, I feel much more at ease."
Although he said this, Xu Mingzhe couldn’t help but ponder deeply in his heart.
He didn’t know whether Ye Xunhuan was genuinely afraid of him or was just pretending. If it was an act, then his acting skills were incredibly high.
"Brother Xu, I’m glad there’s no misunderstanding," Ye Xunhuan said emphatically, "Brother Xu, rest assured, I understand the principle that one must not covet a brother’s wife!"
As he spoke, Ye Xunhuan glanced at Qi Shijie not far away, "Brother Xu, how come you’re with Qi Shijie?"
"It’s nothing!" Xu Mingzhe said indifferently, "Didn’t you mess up his plans yesterday? He came to me and said that if you were to pursue Ruoxi, it would almost certainly be a sure thing. He wanted to team up with me to take care of you!"
"Ah..." Ye Xunhuan’s expression slightly changed, "Then, Brother Xu..."
"Look how scared you are. If I were really teaming up with him, would I tell you?"
Ye Xunhuan breathed a sigh of relief, "Brother Xu, could you please finish your sentence next time? You scared me to death!"
"Little brother, you have to be careful; that guy will definitely stab you in the back!" Xu Mingzhe kindly reminded.
"He really is a damn scoundrel," Ye Xunhuan said angrily, "But Brother Xu, I need your help. I’m all alone here in Jiangzhong City..."
"Of course, I will help you. We are brothers after all. How could I possibly stand by and watch you get bullied!" Xu Mingzhe said righteously.
"Then I thank you first, Brother Xu..."
"Little brother, don’t hurry to thank me just yet. Remember, it’s easy to dodge a direct attack, but hard to guard against a hidden one. Qi Shijie is cunning, and if he resorts to underhanded tactics, I might not always be able to help you in time!"
"I understand."
At that moment, Dongfang Shu came over to Ye Xunhuan, "Little brother, come, accompany sister to play a bit..."
"I don’t know how!"
"I’ll teach you!"
"Brother Xu, then I will..."
"Go ahead!"
After Dongfang Shu pulled Ye Xunhuan away, a contemplative look slowly emerged on Xu Mingzhe’s face.
"Young Master, why did you tell him all that? Wouldn’t Qi Shijie taking action align with your intentions?"
"You don’t know shit!" Xu Mingzhe glared at the man beside him and said, "I told him because I want to see what preparations he would make."
"Didn’t you also say that his skills are not bad?"
"Indeed, they are not!"
"If Qi Shijie really falls at his hands, then he is not as simple as he appears on the surface, and since he is with Qiu Ruoxi, perhaps things are not as simple as I thought!"
Xu Mingzhe looked at Ye Xunhuan not far away, his face filled with solemnity.
The first time he met Ye Xunhuan, the guy seemed like a country bumpkin who hadn’t stepped out of his home, but in just a few days, he had managed to win Dongfang Shu’s favor.
And he knew Chu Ji as well; this man definitely was not as simple as he appeared.
Now that Qi Shijie was going after him, why shouldn’t he just go with the flow and join hands to see his cards while letting Qi Shijie take the blame?
It must be said, Xu Mingzhe had played a very clever game!
