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Chapter 459 -s 490-492, Because I Like You!

Chapter 459: Chapters 490-492, Because I Like You!

In the study.

Different from her worried expression in the bedroom about her husband, Yu Mingjing now had a stern face as she sat behind her desk, looking at the woman in front of her. Stretching out her hand, she said, "Miss Shen, please have some tea."

"I am Fang Yi’s assistant," Shen Binnan explained.

"There is no need for Miss Shen to deceive anyone. You are the president of Longtu Group, and your photos have appeared in some news reports. I have seen them, and you also bear the title of ’Moon City’s Top Beauty.’ If I couldn’t recognize you, it would mean there’s something wrong with my eyes," Yu Mingjing said indifferently.

Caught in her deceit, Shen Binnan’s expression did not change as she responded, "Alright, since Mrs. Li has revealed my identity, I won’t pretend anymore. However, please be assured, Mrs. Li, I did not come with hostile intentions."

Yu Mingjing said, "If you had hostile intentions, I would have turned you away the moment you entered the bedroom."

Shen Binnan was silent for a moment before speaking, "The truth is, I disguised myself to come here because I wanted to discuss some matters with Legislator Li. I know, under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to meet with Legislator Li. Just yesterday, I learned that Fang Yi was coming to see Legislator Li, so I followed him here. If someone is to be blamed, blame me."

Yu Mingjing replied, "I’ve heard that Miss Shen is always like an ice queen; I didn’t expect you to be concerned about someone else."

"Having been around long enough, perhaps I’ve developed a bit of affection," said Shen Binnan.

Yu Mingjing smiled and asked, "If I may be so bold, what is your relationship with young Fang?"

"He is my bodyguard," Shen Binnan answered and then felt it was slightly inappropriate, almost as if to emphasize, added, "My personal bodyguard."

This, however, surprised Yu Mingjing. A person so skilled in medical arts was only a bodyguard?

Yet Yu Mingjing didn’t show her surprise as she continued, "Alright then. Miss Shen, what is it that you want to discuss with my husband this time?"

"It’s about the park along the eastern side of Moon City."

"Coastal Park?"

"Yes," Shen Binnan said. "I have heard that the government is considering selling that land. I am interested in buying it."

Yu Mingjing pondered for a moment before saying, "I too have heard about this, but only Moon City’s government can decide on that. My husband, Old Li, doesn’t have sway over that matter. Coming to him may be pointless."

"I do not expect this matter to be resolved immediately. I just hope Mrs. Li can mention it to Legislator Li, and if he thinks of something, to just let me know."

Yu Mingjing replied, "Okay."

After the two of them left the living room, they saw Fang Yi surrounded by a group of elderly people. Some of the old men had solemn faces, some looked puzzled, and others paced back and forth as if they were anxious about something.

Upon seeing Shen Binnan come out, Fang Yi got up and, making a fist with his hand as a sign of respect, said, "Elders, I have another matter to attend to, let’s talk another time."

Seeing that they couldn’t keep Fang Yi there, the elderly men all responded amicably.

Fang Yi walked over to Shen Binnan without asking further questions and said, "Are you hungry?"

Shen Binnan was visibly taken aback before she nodded.

Fang Yi laughed heartily and said, "Come on, I’ll treat you to a grand meal."

There was an unsettled feeling in Shen Binnan’s heart, and she nodded somewhat absentmindedly.

When Yu Mingjing returned to the bedroom, she gestured for Hu Guanqing to leave, then sat down beside Li Chun, showing concern, "Old Li, how are you feeling now?"

"Much better," Li Chun smiled and said, "I have to say, young Fang’s medical skills are quite impressive."

"As long as you’re all right," Yu Mingjing hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell him about her conversation with Shen Binnan.

Li Chun was slightly astonished, then he reflected, "To tell you the truth, that Coastal Park has actually been reserved by someone through me already."

"Who?"

"Rong Shuo."

Yu Mingjing’s eyebrows raised slightly as she said, "Rong Shuo is your close friend, so it’s not unreasonable to give him the Coastal Park. Moreover, ever since Rong Shuo became wealthy and one of the three great tycoons of Moon City, he hasn’t been stingy with his tributes to us..."

Li Chun said, "That may be true, but you don’t know, Rong Shuo has been getting more and more out of line. I’ve taken his favors, but he’s also benefited from me. Lately, in addition to having designs on the Coastal Park, he also wanted me to cut the ribbon for a venture capital firm called Childe. In fact, this venture capital firm is raising funds, and I’m not ignorant of that fact. If I went, it would be extremely unfavorable for me. I’ve already declined, but I imagine Rong Shuo must harbor some dissatisfaction towards me now."

Yu Mingjing frowned as well and said, "What should we do? Shen Binnan came to talk to me about this matter, and there were implications of bringing up little Fang Yi."

Li Chun’s face showed difficulty.

On one hand was a close friend drifting apart, and on the other was a young stranger who had saved his life, leaving Li Chun feeling caught in a dilemma.

"I think..." Yu Mingjing pondered and then suggested, "Why not just give the two of them a chance and let them fight it out? Fair competition. We don’t side with either. Old Li, what do you think?"

Li Chun sighed and said, "That’s all we can do."

...

Music filled the interior of the moving car.

On the banks of the Seine, a coffee on the left bank~~~ in my hand, tasting your beauty, leaving the imprint of lips~~~~

The music played, but the two people were distinctly not speaking.

Fang Yi hummed along with the music until suddenly, Shen Binnan reached out and turned off the car stereo.

"What are you doing!" Fang Yi asked.

"I have something to say!" Shen Binnan said commandingly.

"You can talk, but can you not look like you’re about to bite someone’s head off?" Fang Yi said.

Shen Binnan took a deep breath and said, "I’ve lied to you."

Fang Yi quizzically responded, "You lied about your ’virtue’?"

This time, Shen Binnan didn’t roll her eyes as she usually did but instead spoke very calmly, "Actually, me coming with you to see Congressman Li was for ulterior motives."

"I know."

"You know?"

"Of course, I’m not dumb. You coming with me out of the blue, if you said there were no ulterior motives, I wouldn’t believe it," Fang Yi said quite calmly.

Shen Binnan suddenly felt a surge of anger, leaned forward, and stared at him directly, "If you knew, why didn’t you say anything?"

Fang Yi smiled and said, "Between us, there’s nothing to say about that. If you use me, I’m happy and willing. If the day comes when you don’t use me, it would mean I no longer hold a place in your heart, and then I would be very sad."

Shen Binnan’s expression changed drastically, her clear, beautiful eyes filled with an unconcealable shock, "You... why would you think that way?"

Fang Yi casually replied, "Why think that way? It’s simple, dummy, because I like you."

Dummy, because I like you!

These words flowed from Fang Yi’s mouth so naturally and casually, yet they managed to stir a chord deep within Shen Binnan’s heart. The depths of her heart that she had long frozen softened all at once, suddenly feeling alive.

Looking at the man before her, who was smiling nonchalantly, Shen Binnan didn’t know what to say.

But why did she feel a lump in her throat, an urge to burst into tears?

However, driven by reason and in order not to embarrass herself in front of the man driving the car beside her, Shen Binnan fought back the tears; she did not cry.

They said they were going out for a feast, but halfway there, Shen Binnan still declined, and Fang Yi didn’t insist. He drove Shen Binnan back. Upon arrival, Fang Yi saw a young girl at the villa’s gate, with her hands behind her back and her pretty face upturned to the sky, pacing back and forth in boredom.