Chapter 842 - Chapter 842: Leverage
Chapter 842: Leverage
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
After hearing Murong Yumeng’s words, Xiao Lingling was somewhat surprised. “Senior Sister, why are you so good to this Zhou Cui’an?”
She genuinely couldn’t comprehend it. Zhou Cui’an didn’t seem particularly remarkable! Moreover, despite Murong Yumeng’s assistance to Zhou Cui’an, it was evident that she harbored no fondness for her. One could even say she despised Zhou Cui’a.
“Hehe, she’s a valuable pawn, naturally worth nurturing.” Murong Yumeng’s lips curled into a sneer. “Although Zhou Cui’an is greedy and vulgar, she holds a significant position as Ye Leng’an’s roommate.”
Zhou Cui’an was merely a pawn planted beside Ye Leng’an, a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.
Upon hearing Murong Yumeng’s callous words, Xiao Lingling lowered her head, refraining from further conversation.
Unfazed by Xiao Lingling’s presence, Murong Yumeng retrieved her phone and dialed the company, briefing them on the Zhou Cui’an situation and instructing them to drop the matter.
However, before ending the call, she added, “Although we’re letting this matter go, ensure the evidence is retained, understood?”
After confirming with the other party, Murong Yumeng hung up.
Listening to the entire conversation, Xiao Lingling couldn’t help but feel shocked. Initially, she thought Murong Yumeng intended to help Zhou Cui’an resolve the issue. Yet, from her final instruction, Xiao Lingling discerned that Murong Yumeng’s goal was not to assist Zhou Cui’an but to secure leverage against her!
The image of Murong Yumeng portraying herself as a caring elder sister to Zhou Cui’an while scheming behind her back sent shivers down Xiao Lingling’s spine. Simultaneously, she grew apprehensive about her own predicament.
She wondered if she had inadvertently provided Murong Yumeng with any leverage.
Nevertheless, this incident taught her one thing: now that she was Murong Yumeng’s follower, she could never entertain thoughts of betrayal. Otherwise, the consequences would be dire. Moreover, despite Murong Yumeng’s pretentiousness, she had indeed gained numerous benefits by staying by her side.
Reflecting on this, Xiao Lingling felt that everything she did was worthwhile.
Murong Yumeng reclined in her seat, eyes closed, seemingly aware of Xiao Lingling’s conflicted gaze but unperturbed by it.
Her decision to make the call in Xiao Lingling’s presence today was a warning shot. She wanted Xiao Lingling to understand that betraying her would have severe consequences, akin to crushing an ant.
Time passed swiftly, and before they knew it, it was New Year’s Eve.
Early in the morning, Ye Leng’an roused Huangfu Ruiling from sleep.
With Sister Li on vacation, only the two of them occupied the vast villa. However, it didn’t feel desolate at all.
After getting up, they adorned the villa with couplets and decorations, infusing it with the festive spirit.
Once the villa was festooned, Ye Leng’an had a sudden idea. “Ling, what do you say we make dumplings together?”
Neither of them knew how to cook, and they had already arranged for their New Year’s Eve dinner to be delivered. However, Ye Leng’an suddenly felt that since they had time on their hands, they might as well make dumplings together.
Huangfu Ruiling wouldn’t refuse Ye Leng’an’s suggestion. This time was no exception. He paused for a moment before agreeing, “Okay!”
Soon, they began kneading dough and preparing fillings.
Huangfu Ruiling handled the dough, while Ye Leng’an prepared the fillings. They chatted intermittently, fostering a pleasant atmosphere.
Although they were both novices, with the aid of online instructions and their quick learning abilities, they soon had the fillings and dough ready.
As Ye Leng’an surveyed the well-prepared ingredients, a sense of achievement washed over her. “Ling, I didn’t expect us to be quite talented in cooking! Look, everything looks decent.”
“You’re right.” Huangfu Ruiling chuckled and nodded. “Shall we start rolling the dough for the dumplings?”
“Yes!” Ye Leng’an nodded eagerly.
However, to their surprise, they couldn’t quite get the hang of rolling the dough and shaping the dumplings.
The dough turned out either too thick or too thin, and the dumplings were either too flat or leaked filling. In short, none of them looked appealing.
Observing the oddly shaped dumplings on the table, Ye Leng’an couldn’t help but sigh. “Well, I just praised our talent, but now we’re being proven wrong. Perhaps it’s better not to boast too soon.”
Huangfu Ruiling glanced at the dumplings, unable to find anything positive to say. Eventually, he could only offer, “Well, it doesn’t matter. They’ll all taste the same in the end.”
Hearing Huangfu Ruiling’s words, Ye Leng’an felt speechless. Rolling her eyes at Huangfu Ruiling, she retorted somewhat irritably, “Perhaps it would have been better if you hadn’t said anything.”
After Ye Leng’an’s complaint, Huangfu Ruiling remained silent and continued rolling the dough and shaping the dumplings.
Yet, they remained unattractive.
Observing Huangfu Ruiling rolling the dough, Ye Leng’an’s eyes gleamed mischievously as if she had an idea. She quietly dusted her hands with flour, approached Huangfu Ruiling, and said, “Ling, your face is dirty. Let me clean it for you!”
Unsuspecting, Huangfu Ruiling leaned closer, allowing Ye Leng’an to wipe his face.
With an evil smirk, Ye Leng’an extended her flour-covered hand and began smearing Huangfu Ruiling’s face, saying, “Ling, don’t move. I’m removing the dirt for you!”
As she spoke, Ye Leng’an’s hand covered Huangfu Ruiling’s face in flour, lending his originally stern visage a touch of humor and softening his appearance.