Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 328: Master of Time Management

Chapter 328: Chapter 328: Master of Time Management

"Zhi Rou, don’t frame me; I don’t have a boyfriend. Indeed, it was a friend who asked for my help, but it’s not needed anymore!"

Zhao Jiaqi hadn’t expected the discussion to turn towards her.

Having just been a spectator, she could only loudly defend herself.

"Not needed anymore? Has it been completely ruined?"

Yang Linglong asked with a smile, "However, I remember when I was little and made mistakes, and the teacher asked us to write our names, I would always write Ning Mengyao."

"No wonder the teacher always said I did many things I didn’t even know about; it was you who framed me!"

Ning Mengyao immediately screamed.

"No, what I mean is, when people generally say it’s someone else’s business, it’s usually their own, so what Jiaqi said is quite problematic."

Yang Linglong said with a wicked grin.

Such cases of impersonation are things one finds inconvenient to disclose.

"That’s not true at all; I really was asking for a friend, and Qi Qi knows her too."

Zhao Jiaqi argued with all her might.

She really regretted why she had agreed to Shangguan Min Yue’s strange request.

"Isn’t it Min Yue? Didn’t you say she didn’t have a marriage alliance with the Gong Family?"

Qi Qi immediately sat up.

This juicy piece of gossip was quite explosive.

After all, everyone knew there had been trouble with the Gong Family.

But exactly what the trouble was had never been clearly explained.

The Gong Family had already done their utmost to minimize the impact of the event.

"This matter... is a bit complicated and involves someone else’s privacy; let’s not talk about it."

Zhao Jiaqi had a bitter smile on her face.

In the midst of their chat, not one of them mentioned Lin Fan.

But it seemed like every word was related to him.

"That’s right, in these situations, women suffer the most, so let’s not talk carelessly about relationships. Earning money is the most practical thing. We maintain ourselves well, and just looking in the mirror makes us happy. Why bother pleasing men or becoming a yellow-faced woman?"

Ning Mengyao, though unaware of the specific situation,

suddenly spoke passionately on the topic of marriage breakdown.

After all, she and Lin Fan were now one step closer to divorce.

"How come you, a married woman, are suddenly so disillusioned with marriage? You didn’t have this attitude before."

Yang Linglong looked puzzled as she turned her face.

The last time the two of them had had a heartfelt talk at home,

she didn’t seem to feel this way.

"That was just a fleeting sentiment; having calmed down now, I realize money is indeed the most concrete thing. After we finish our beauty treatments, let’s go for a big meal and to hell with men."

She didn’t want to continue the conversation in front of so many people.

After all, Xu Zhi Rou and Zhao Jiaqi were present.

If Yang Linglong inadvertently revealed what Ning Mengyao had said before,

wouldn’t that be too embarrassing?

Ning Mengyao stood up, "I’m going to the bathroom."

Having said that, she left the private room.

With her face mask removed, she held a tissue, wiping the lotion off her face.

But the smile that had been on her face just moments ago vanished with the lotion.

She didn’t head to the restroom; she just wanted some fresh air.

So she slipped on her sandals and walked out of the beauty salon.

She took the elevator straight to the rooftop.

There was an observation deck above, offering a view of half of Jiangning’s nightscape.

Thus, in the evenings, it was a popular spot for influencers to check in.

But during the day, it was nearly deserted.

As the elevator doors opened, Ning Mengyao stepped out.

But she had only taken a few steps when she noticed a figure leaning against the wall, smoking.

Without paying much attention, she walked over to the railing at the edge.

The breeze played with the tips of her hair.

"It’s getting cold; you might catch a cold if you stand in the wind like this."

Suddenly, Lin Fan’s voice came from behind her.

Ning Mengyao turned around with a look of surprise.

Lin Fan had already taken off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

"You... Why are you here?"

Ning Mengyao never expected Lin Fan to appear here.

She had purposely avoided him by not going for breakfast this morning.

Instead, under the pretext of inviting Xu Zhi Rou to taste Jiangning’s morning tea, she hastily left home.

"Of course, I was waiting for you."

Lin Fan hadn’t expected to be here waiting for Zhao Jiaqi to send information either.

Instead of her, it was Ning Mengyao who showed up.

"Waiting for me... Waiting for what?"

This reply, Meng Yao was completely stunned.

"Of course, I’m waiting for an answer."

At this moment, Lin Fan could only blurt out: "I feel like, you are deliberately avoiding me, evading me. What exactly happened? Aren’t you going to clarify things with me?"

"I’m not, it’s Zhi Rou’s first time here, I just took her out to try some of Jiangning’s specialties."

Ning Mengyao instinctively avoided Lin Fan’s gaze.

Not good at lying, she could only hastily make up a reason.

"Even if it’s her first time here, there’s no need to drive me out to the west wing, don’t you think that’s a bit improper? Meng Yao, whatever it is, just come out with it. Let’s shoulder it together."

Lin Fan reached out and grabbed Ning Mengyao’s shoulder.

It had only been a day.

Why was she so much colder towards him?

"Really, there’s nothing wrong. Are you worried that I fell for Xu Zhi Rou or something?"

Ning Mengyao revealed a helpless, bitter smile.

She casually pushed Lin Fan’s hand away: "All right, they’re waiting for me downstairs. I’m going to join them now. Let’s talk about the rest later."

That push was cold and resolute.

Especially her slightly sorrowful smile.

It made Lin Fan completely baffled.

He could only watch her back disappear into the elevator doors.

Although still without any clues,

Lin Fan knew that Ning Mengyao must be hiding something in her heart.

But, how to get her to open up and speak?

"Ding!"

As Lin Fan was deep in thought,

the elevator doors opened once again.

Zhao Jiaqi arrived as promised.

"You’re hiding here smoking, it’s really uncomfortable. I’ve been downstairs listening to gossip until my scalp tingles. If anyone so much as mentions your name, Lin Fan, the whole game is up!"

Zhao Jiaqi truly had a bellyful of grievances.

Before knowing the inner workings, she could remain detached.

But upon learning that the mysterious husband, boyfriend, and suitor of the three women were actually the same person,

she felt her worldview being turned upside down.

"So, what have you found out?"

Lin Fan, of course, didn’t want the three to meet.

But he couldn’t prevent it.

"I didn’t find out anything because Ning Mengyao seems to deliberately avoid talking about you and her. Yang Linglong’s several attempts to ask were fruitless."

Zhao Jiaqi tossed her tousled hair aside.

"Well, it seems that the leader of Dragon Tooth is not that capable after all."

Lin Fan sighed.

Getting a woman to open up truly is hard.

"Hey, I’m helping you out, not asking for your mockery," Jiaqi complained with a bellyful of resentment: "Even if I didn’t find out anything, at least I can analyze. You said Ning Mengyao’s attitude towards you changed suddenly, but I remember when she left the ship, she was very reluctant to part with you. So, the problem must have arisen just the day before yesterday, right? If you just figure out what happened that day, wouldn’t you know?"

"After hearing your words, it’s really just like an enlightening conversation. If I could ask that out myself, would I need to find you?" Lin Fan replied with an eye roll.

"I really wonder if your brain has rusted over. To find out what happened, you don’t necessarily have to ask Ning Mengyao. Xu Zhi Rou has been with her all this time, can’t you just ask her and find out?"

Looking at Lin Fan, who was perplexed by the situation,

Zhao Jiaqi couldn’t help but sigh.

Indeed, in matters of the heart, no one is clear-headed.