She Asks for a Divorce Again
Chapter 289 Friendship

Chapter 289: Chapter 289 Friendship

Pei Yansi glanced at her indifferently, "Long time no see."

His tone was detached; no emotion could be discerned, and even the look he gave her was utterly bland, as if she were an inanimate object devoid of life.

Chen Lingmeng was not surprised by his attitude; it seemed that she had already become accustomed to it from their previous encounters. She said, "I didn’t expect you to attend my family banquet despite your busy schedule. But I am honored."

As she spoke, her every word and action exuded politeness and gentleness, befitting of a lady from a respectable family. However, the look she gave Pei Yansi was somewhat eager, tinged with admiration, which made her seem rather seductive.

From a distance, even with the space between them, Shen Heyu could see the look in Chen Lingmeng’s eyes; it was evident that she was fond of Pei Yansi.

She made no attempt to hide it.

Shen Heyu searched her memories for this person, but realized she had no understanding of Chen Lingmeng and had never met her before.

Nor had she heard of any connection between Pei Yansi and Chen Lingmeng.

She continued to enjoy the dessert in her hand while leisurely watching the scene unfold before them, with an expression that was just short of labeling it a spectacle.

If she could, she sincerely wished someone would take Pei Yansi away, so she could have her freedom.

She watched them quietly, looking forward to Chen Lingmeng’s next move.

Pei Yansi did not respond to her but frowned, holding a glass of red wine, his gaze sweeping through the clamor of the party as if searching for someone.

He couldn’t see Shen Heyu, whom he was looking for, and felt irritated. Somehow, this woman always found a chance to slip away, and unless he sought her out, she would never appear of her own accord.

Didn’t she understand why he had brought her to this event?

Shen Heyu was doing this on purpose.

Pei Yansi nearly immediately concluded this in his mind. Just as he was about to leave to find her, he heard Chen Lingmeng saying, "Yansi, let me toast to you. Oh, and there’s a theater troupe invited on the second floor. Shall I take you up to see them? My father and uncles are there."

Chen Lingmeng had been studying drama abroad; hence, for her welcome home banquet, Mr. Chen had hired a theater troupe for her.

It was all in the same industry, also to inspire Chen Lingmeng’s career opportunities. Her father and uncles were business partners of Pei Yansi.

Her invitation, while seemingly amiable on the surface, was laden with business interests. It was known to all that this family banquet was actually to find her a suitable partner, and her elders were business savants. Being invited upstairs signified a potential future of unlimited prospects.

Even if it was based on the foundation of the Chen Family.

But not just anyone sought to attach themselves to such substantial wealth.

However, Pei Yansi simply looked at her coldly and said, "I’m sorry, but I’m not interested, and besides, I will be leaving soon."

Chen Lingmeng was momentarily stunned, her expression dimming with something akin to disappointment.

Pei Yansi acted as if he didn’t notice and stepped away, ready to leave.

But just then, Chen Lingmeng hurriedly reached out, grabbing his sleeve.

Both were exceptionally outstanding individuals, the center of attention in any crowd. This action drew a soft, sideways glance from those around.

Their looks toward Chen Lingmeng ranged from disdain to envy; some even admired her boldness in directly clutching Pei Yansi.

Those in the circle knew well that Pei Yansi was short-tempered and had a severe dislike for uninvited contact. Anyone who dared touch him without his initiation would not end well.

Yet Chen Lingmeng dared to be so audacious.

People looked on, eagerly anticipating the drama that was about to unfold.

Pei Yansi frowned, a dark glint flashed in his eyes as he turned around, his icy gaze not carrying a hint of sentiment as he looked at Chen Lingmeng without speaking.

He was waiting for Chen Lingmeng to give an explanation, one that would prevent him from blaming her.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t show the slightest bit of sentiment.

Chen Lingmeng was frightened by his look, but only for a moment; after all, she was a rich heiress, with her family always ready to back her up no matter what she did.

Thus, she had always been fearless since childhood.

She said, "Yansi, it’s been so many years since we last met. I have a lot to tell you, us..."

"Sorry, please respect yourself," Pei Yansi looked at her coldly. "I’ve brought a companion tonight, and I don’t want her to see me involved with you. Otherwise, she’ll be unhappy."

This was already giving her enough face.

If she didn’t let go, the outcome was bound to be ugly.

Meanwhile, Shen Heyu was watching them from a distance. Since Pei Yansi’s back was to her, she couldn’t see his expression, but she could see Chen Lingmeng.

Her expression was not pleasant; her eyes a bit wet and innocent, and she appeared tentative, as if trying to plea

se Pei Yansi.

She looked utterly humble.

Shen Heyu couldn’t help frowning. What charm did Pei Yansi possess, that even a major heiress like Chen Lingmeng stood humbled before him?

What was more, Pei Yansi didn’t seem to regard her highly at all. It was well-known that the influence of the Chen Family in this city was immeasurable.

There, Chen Lingmeng looked at Pei Yansi earnestly and said, "A companion? You really brought a companion? But I heard from my dad that you are clearly single."

"Sorry, that is all I can disclose," Pei Yansi said coldly, pulling his hand away from hers.

He cast her off without sentiment, planning to turn and leave.

Just as he turned, he saw Shen Heyu in the corner.

At that moment, she was holding a dessert, watching the scene before her with the eyes of someone enjoying a show, a faint smile on her lips,

and her gaze at Chen Lingmeng was even mixed with a bit of incomprehension, as if she could not understand why she would fancy such a man as himself.

Pei Yansi’s brows furrowed deeply; he had been searching for her and did not expect to find her hiding here, enjoying the spectacle.

Moreover, it was a spectacle of him and another woman.

Could Shen Heyu not be a little more invested in him?

Pei Yansi, with a darkened face, approached Shen Heyu, and seeing her still enjoying her dessert, he was rather annoyed. He reached out and directly snatched the egg from her hand.

Shen Heyu then came back to her senses and looked at the man before her; she was so engrossed in watching the drama unfold that she hadn’t even noticed when he approached.

But seeing her dessert being taken away by the man, Shen Heyu was not pleased, "What are you doing?"

She was very hungry, for goodness’ sake; anything goes, but not taking away the food.

She reached out to snatch the food back from Pei Yansi’s hand.

Yet, at that moment, Pei Yansi suddenly bent down, and in full view of everyone, he opened his mouth and, with her hand extended towards him, bit down gently.

He did not apply force, merely holding Shen Heyu’s fingertips in his mouth, sucking them softly.

Shen Heyuwei was taken aback, a warm and sticky sensation on her fingertips causing her whole body to tremble.