Chapter 1757: Side Story (27): Threats, Schemes, and Betrayal Exposed
Chapter 1757: Side Story (27): Threats, Schemes, and Betrayal Exposed
Qi Lie stared at the caller ID; his note for Yan Chi was [Ironplate], which made him dazed for a few seconds. In those brief seconds, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
Why is he looking for me? He’s definitely not interested in me, so it must be about my little childhood friend? What’s happening between him and Jiang Ruan? He surely wants to inquire about something, but should I tell him? It seems unkind to betray my little childhood friend, but I’m really curious about what’s happening between them...
Yan Chi saw the call going unanswered and was about to give up.
Someone cleared their throat and pressed the answer button.
"Hello? Mr. Xiaoyan."
"Sorry to bother you."
Yan Chi, unlike his father, was never dull in emotional matters. However, he had adopted old-fashioned manners early on, speaking very politely, and he had a favor to ask.
"No bother at all. Aren’t you resting during the holiday? Do you need something from me?" Qi Lie had already made plans in his mind, but pretended to be unaware.
Having already had an open conversation, Yan Chi went straight to the point, "I want to ask you about Ruan Ruan."
"Ruan Ruan?" Qi Lie frowned.
How long have they known each other, and they’re already calling her that? Things are developing pretty fast between them.
Someone immediately became excited, "Ask what about her?"
"Do you know where she’s been lately?"
"You can’t find her?" Qi Lie suddenly chuckled.
The laughter could only be described as brazen, causing Yan Chi’s face to darken.
This guy...
Really deserves a beating.
"Mr. Xiaoyan, if Ruan Ruan doesn’t want to talk to you, as a friend, it’s not good for me to reveal her whereabouts, don’t you think?" Qi Lie laughed and said, "Besides, we’ve only met once, so I’m not obligated to help you."
Yan Chi thought Qi Lie would be easy to handle since the last time they met at the duty-free shop, this person didn’t seem to have a strict mouth.
"Then what will it take for you to tell me?" Yan Chi wasn’t dumb; he knew Qi Lie wanted some benefit.
"Tell me why she’s ignoring you."
Qi Lie knew Jiang Ruan’s character very well; she had a good temper and would never hide from someone unless something serious was happening. This girl liked Yan Chi, yet was avoiding him; it was inherently unreasonable, and naturally, he wanted to gossip.
"..."
Yan Chi had high standing from birth, which meant he rarely got threatened.
With brows furrowed, he prepared to hang up the phone.
Qi Lie seemed to see through his intention, "Mr. Xiaoyan, don’t rush to hang up. In fact, telling me your situation has two advantages; first, for you."
"Think about it, Ruan Ruan and I are childhood friends; she has a good temper and wouldn’t ignore someone without reason. I can help you analyze it."
"Secondly, for me, if I don’t know where the conflict lies between you two, how am I to know what you could do to her or if she’s truly mad at you? What if she blames me later? You wouldn’t want me to get innocently involved, right?"
Yan Chi pursed his lips, honestly, this guy...
Smart!
But...
Talks too much.
"I understand." Yan Chi said in a low voice.
Qi Lie sat cross-legged on the bed, ready to listen to gossip, but the person directly said, "I was bothering you, sorry."
Listening to the busy tone on the other end of the phone, Qi Lie was dumbfounded: "..."
What the hell?
What’s up with this guy? Just hung up like that!
What does he mean?
Now it’s Qi Lie who was frantic, he even took off his pants, and you just turned away?
Who chases a girl like this?
This guy is not only an ironplate but also completely lacks any charm. Is Jiang Ruan crazy? How could she like him? The spirited boys I introduced to her before were much more stylish than him.
...
After Yan Chi hung up, he placed the phone on the table and started staring at his watch.
One minute, two minutes...
About five minutes later, Qi Lie called over.
He smirked, but when he answered the phone, his tone remained indifferent, "Hello."
"Yan Chi, what do you mean? Are you truly sincere towards Ruan Ruan? I was just testing you a bit, and you ran away? Do you even want to find her? I tell you, guys who want to chase her could line up around the globe, you..."
Qi Lie talked for a long time, but there was no reaction on the other end, he even thought the call had been disconnected, "Hello, are you still there?"
"I’m here." Yan Chi said frankly.
Qi Lie scratched the tuft of curls on the top of his head, deliberated for a moment, "Yan Chi, you have to promise me you won’t do anything to her."
If it were an ordinary person, Qi Lie definitely wouldn’t say it, knowing that Yan Chi wouldn’t do anything crazy. Besides, Jiang Ruan genuinely likes him. If the feelings are mutual, Qi Lie also wants to help matchmake them,