Quadruplets’ Charm: The Tycoon’s Hidden Heirs
Chapter 358: Stay Well in Kyoto

Chapter 358: Chapter 358: Stay Well in Kyoto

She turned her face away immediately, feeling a lingering pain on her lips.

After turning away, she felt indignant.

She wasn’t the one doing something wrong, so why did she feel as guilty as a thief?

Wasn’t she the victim here?

However, Sihan’s schemes ran too deep, who knew what he was thinking to actually agree to let the four of them share a table.

Wasn’t he on a date with Wu Qianqian?

Willing to be interrupted?

"Sis, don’t feel pressured, Sihan is a really nice guy." When Wu Qianqian said that, others naturally assumed that Ye Sihan treated her well.

"I can see that," Xing Ling said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.

Wu Qianqian looked at Ye Sihan with tender and sweet affection, like a blissful little woman.

The waiter came over, serving the dishes Xing Yanjie had ordered, placing several dishes in front of Xing Ling.

Wu Qianqian, seeing this, said, "Those must be your favorite dishes, right? Your boyfriend is so thoughtful."

"That’s not all, she even likes to kick off the covers at night. I have to check on her when I get up for water, worried that she’ll catch cold," Xing Yanjie said.

Xing Ling’s smile turned forced as she kicked him under the table.

Then she noticed Ye Sihan looking at her, thinking, what are you looking at? What happens between couples is none of your business!

"You two seem really close, are you newly in love? Like in a passionate romance," Wu Qianqian said, appearing quite interested.

"Many years now," Xing Yanjie answered before Xing Ling could.

"Wow, to still be this close after so many years, I’m so envious. I wish I could find a love like that," Wu Qianqian said, glancing at Ye Sihan.

Ye Sihan seemed like a straight man, not understanding the hints from a woman, simply sipping his tea.

Xing Ling scoffed in disdain, did Wu Qianqian actually know that Ye Sihan was married?

It seemed she didn’t know.

Then it must mean that Ye Sihan intentionally hid it.

"Darling, try this, it’s very tender," Xing Yanjie said as he put a piece of meat in Xing Ling’s bowl.

Xing Ling was drinking juice and nearly choked.

Calling her ’darling’ now? Big brother, you should change careers, the entertainment industry needs high-value actors like you.

And Xing Yanjie acted as if nothing happened, so natural.

Not until he saw his ’darling’ finish the meat did he feel satisfied and started talking to Ye Sihan.

Xing Ling chewed her food halfheartedly, giving Xing Yanjie another kick.

Ye Sihan turned his gaze from listening to Xing Yanjie to look at her.

Xing Ling thought, what are you looking at again? Please stop looking at me! There’s nothing on my face!

Wu Qianqian, sitting beside them, didn’t look too pleased. She couldn’t be suspecting that Ye Sihan was interested in her, could she?

Heaven forbid!

She feared she’d have nightmares!

Xing Yanjie was discussing the economic situation in Kyoto, stock markets, and finance with Ye Sihan.

Meanwhile, Wu Qianqian started talking to Xing Ling about the entertainment industry, "Sis, have you been following the entertainment scene in Kyoto recently? It feels different from Hollywood, a whole new experience."

"I haven’t really paid attention, I’ve been busy filming," Xing Ling said truthfully. Truth be told, as soon as she was done filming, she left; as for what was happening in Kyoto’s entertainment circle, which star was hot, she couldn’t care less. However, since Wu Qianqian brought up the topic, it would be stupid of her not to know why. They might as well chat and spare herself the annoyance of constantly watching what her brother and Ye Sihan were up to, "You must have a lot of resources now, right? Are you going to be busy with upcoming projects?"

Wu Qianqian said embarrassingly, "Yes, I’ll be joining a film crew in a few days, I’ve also taken on a jewelry endorsement and will be shooting a variety show, just thinking about it makes me feel busy."

Xing Ling looked at her. Even though Wu Qianqian seemed distressed, her eyes couldn’t hide her pleasure.

It had to be said, with Ye Sihan, a powerful and influential backer, everything was easily within reach.

For someone like Wu Qianqian, who lacked notable works to her name, landing such great opportunities wasn’t something a normal backer could achieve.

"I’m so envious. I didn’t have such treatment when I first entered Hollywood; you’ve landed right in Rome with one leap," Xing Ling flattered her.

Xing Yanjie, just having finished speaking, turned his head to protest, "You can’t blame me for that. You wanted to start from the bottom on your own, without relying on a boyfriend. But reaching this point today through your own effort shows that you are very capable."

This remark was a bit like a slap in the face for Wu Qianqian.

It suggested that Wu Qianqian’s achievements were only due to men, and that she herself would always be an understudy.

Xing Ling looked at Wu Qianqian’s forced smile and kicked Xing Yanjie again, hoping he would save her some face and not mock her just to pick a fight on her behalf.

After all, Ye Sihan was still there!

Weren’t they trying to negotiate a partnership with KING Group? Offending Ye Sihan would make staying in the capital impossible!

"Don’t listen to him. If it weren’t for his help in secret, I wouldn’t know how much hardship I’d have faced. After all, newcomers are always overlooked," Xing Ling said to Wu Qianqian with a smile.

Wu Qianqian’s complexion improved slightly.

Just as Xing Ling was about to stuff a wasabi shrimp ball into her mouth, the phone in her bag rang.

She took it out, her expression changed, and she stood up, "Excuse me, I need to take a call."

Xing Yanjie could tell who it was from just a glance.

Xing Ling answered the call in the lounge next to the restroom.

It was her older brother, Xing Tian, calling.

"It’s going well. If I start counting from today, it should take about ten or so more days? We were delayed a few days because of the location shoot," Xing Ling said on the phone.

Speaking to Xing Tian required more seriousness than when speaking in front of Xing Yanjie.

Like a primary student acting restrained in front of a teacher.

After babbling on the phone for a while, she ended the call.

As she turned around, she seemed to catch a fleeting shadow at the door of the lounge.

It seemed like Ye Sihan...

Ye Sihan came out of the restroom and washed his hands at the sink.

His tall, oppressive figure was reflected in the mirror.

Xing Ling emerged from behind him, leaning on the wash basin next to him; her tone sounded more like gossiping than questioning or criticizing, "Mr. Ye, does Wu Qianqian know about your wife and child? I don’t think she does, right? Although it’s none of my business, isn’t it wrong to deceive her like this? It’s a bit like what they call... lying about your married status to trick a young girl."

Ye Sihan shook the water off his hands.

Xing Ling closed her eyes with a shiver as the water splashed onto her face.

Then, she heard Ye Sihan’s deep and indifferent voice, "Are you jealous?"

"Huh?" Xing Ling opened her eyes as if she had heard some kind of joke for the century and looked into Ye Sihan’s abyss-like dark pupils. "Where did that come from?"

Ye Sihan kept silent, watching how long she would act before her true colors showed.

"It’s not that... Mr. Ye, did I do something to make you misunderstand? If you tell me, I can correct it." Xing Ling said as she instinctively backed away from his silent aura, creating some distance.

No sooner had she finished speaking than the shadow in front of her advanced a step as she took a step back.

Xing Ling was startled and took another step back, but the shadow still advanced.

Until her back was against the cold ceramic tiles, with nowhere to retreat and no way to advance, she was cornered in a cramped space, trapped by a predator.

"What... what are you doing? Let’s talk this out."

"Stay in the capital properly, and don’t even think of leaving after the play is finished," Ye Sihan commanded authoritatively.

If he was going to recover his memory, Xing Ling had to stay around.

Xing Ling was dumbstruck when she heard this, "Why? No, on what basis? If I don’t go home after filming, am I supposed to be stranded? Even if I agree, my elder and second brothers won’t!"

"Otherwise, the Xing Family won’t be opening a branch in the capital," Ye Sihan looked down at her, his towering figure like a thick cloud enveloping her.

Xing Ling was cornered by the threat.

Her second brother had been lingering in the capital to prepare for opening a branch. Were they now supposed to just return home defeated?

That was not acceptable!

Even though others saw her as Xing Yanjie’s girlfriend, she was somebody who could give her all for her boyfriend.

That must be what Ye Sihan was thinking!

"Can we... negotiate something else?" Xing Ling asked.

"It’s not up for discussion," Ye Sihan said as he turned to leave.