She Asks for a Divorce Again
Chapter 291: Chance Encounter

Chapter 291: Chapter 291: Chance Encounter

Shen Heyu gritted her teeth, wishing she could slap the man before her to death.

Despite his broken promises, he was now relentlessly intimidating her in front of so many people.

She wanted to shake her head, to refuse.

But Pei Yansi’s gaze was dark and oppressive, clearly leaving her no chance to say no.

She weighed her choices internally, not daring to defy Pei Yansi, because she never knew what heaven-defying act he might commit next.

After a long while, Shen Heyu finally said, "Yes." Her agreement was reluctant and her tone carried a hint of resentment, an unwillingness that everyone around could detect.

But no one said anything.

Chen Lingmeng could clearly sense it too, and with a rather odd look, she said to her, "You two are very well matched."

She said this deliberately, trying to gauge Shen Heyu’s feelings for Pei Yansi. After dropping this remark, she kept her eyes fixed on Shen Heyu’s expression, attempting to discern any sign.

After her words fell, she keenly noticed a flicker of displeasure and even disgust in Shen Heyu’s eyes.

Chen Lingmeng almost instantly confirmed her guess that Shen Heyu was really unwilling to be with Pei Yansi.

The current situation was somewhat odd.

If she was unwilling, why would she still be by his side? Could it be that he was forcibly compelling her? But that wasn’t like Pei Yansi’s style—such a man, what person could he not have?

Chen Lingmeng suppressed her thoughts, saying nothing further, just throwing Pei Yansi a meaningful glance before turning to leave.

The bystanders, noting this scene, felt its dullness. They had hoped for some major revelations from Pei Yansi, especially about Shen Heyu.

But unexpectedly, the drama concluded so swiftly.

Reporters entered the scene, snapping photos towards their direction. It was a Chen Family banquet and, with influential connections above, these reporters didn’t dare act recklessly, opting to stealthily take their shots.

In a place where Shen Heyu couldn’t see, her intimate demeanor with Pei Yansi was fully captured.

Particularly, those photographers who excelled at picking angles managed to depict the two looking very loving, like newly married spouses.

The banquet ended a half an hour later.

It was already nine o’clock at night. After dealing with the flattery of various attendees, Pei Yansi took Shen Heyu and left.

Normally, he wouldn’t entertain such obsequiousness, but today was different. With Shen Heyu by his side, he had personal motives, wanting to broadcast his relationship with her to the world.

So, while receiving the flattery, he was willing to bring Shen Heyu along, showing her off to everyone.

Leaving the hotel, a night breeze swept in, causing Shen Heyu to involuntarily shiver.

The night was cold, and Pei Yansi, noticing her discomfort, took off his own jacket and draped it over Shen Heyu, asking her, "Is it still cold now?"

After speaking, he grabbed her hand and tucked it into his pocket, sheltering it.

Shen Heyu’s hand was forcibly pressed into his pocket, feeling his warmth and, wearing his jacket, she warmed considerably.

She shook her head.

Outside, Zhao Jing was waiting in the car. Not far from their vehicle, another luxury car was parked.

Shen Heyu recognized the license plate—it was Lu Yi’s car.

She hadn’t expected him to attend such a gathering. Just as she was about to get into the car with Pei Yansi, the window of that car rolled down, slowly revealing Lu Yi’s face. He was still wearing his white coat and gold-rimmed glasses, his features bearing traces of fatigue.

He leaned out of the car window, waving at Shen Heyu and calling, "Heyu, it’s me. I didn’t expect to run into you here, what a coincidence."

His eyes sparkled with stars as he looked at her, radiating brightness as if she was his whole world.

His gaze was full of admiration. It was so intense that Shen Heyu’s heart trembled for a moment, as if scorched by his affectionate gaze.

"How come you are here?" Shen Heyu politely greeted and then inquired.

Lu Yi replied, "Yun Lan is here for the banquet, I came to pick her up."

"Yun Lan is here too?" Shen Heyu was surprised. Why hadn’t she seen her throughout the entire banquet?

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard the clattering sound of high heels behind her, followed by Lu Yunlan’s voice: "Heyu! Is that really you?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Shen Heyu quickly turned around and indeed saw Lu Yunlan stepping out of the hotel, dressed in a red coat and a black winter skirt, carrying a small bag.

Her demeanor was exceptional, her smiling face radiating vigor and confidence.

"Yun Lan? Why didn’t I see you?" This was their first meeting since their last time in the cabin, Shen Heyu was somewhat surprised, her eyes sparkling like shattered stars.

Lu Yunlan laughed, "I have been on the second floor watching the opera. Chen Lingmeng told me; I wouldn’t have known you were here otherwise."

Hearing her mention Chen Lingmeng, Shen Heyu was a bit startled, "You know her?"

Lu Yunlan nodded and said, "We attended the same aristocratic school when we were young, all the way until high school graduation. She went abroad for university, but we have always kept in touch."

Shen Heyu immediately understood—it was not surprising for them to have been at the same school, given their family backgrounds.

She thought, since that’s the case, then Pei Yansi must’ve been with them too. No wonder Chen Lingmeng seemed so concerned about Pei Yansi, maybe she had had feelings for him since their youth.

"Why don’t you come over to my place tonight?" Lu Yunlan suggested. "I have a lot of things I want to talk to you about."

The two had seldom gathered together because of Pei Yansi’s coercion, and they had many unspoken feelings.

Gradually, it seemed they had become somewhat distant from each other.

Realizing this issue made Shen Heyu feel powerless and somewhat sad; she didn’t want a man to come between her and her best friend.

Especially not someone like Lu Yunlan.

Without a second thought, and without querying Pei Yansi for his opinion, Shen Heyu straightforwardly agreed, "Sure."

After saying this, she didn’t even look at Pei Yansi and started to walk to catch up with her.

She hadn’t gone far when Pei Yansi suddenly grabbed her wrist, his voice cold in her ear: "Are you just going to leave like that?"

Without even saying goodbye to him.

What was she trying to do, grow wings and fly away on her own?

Pei Yansi’s expression turned slightly ugly.

Shen Heyu frowned, "I hope I can still have my own normal social circle, not forever confined by you."

Shen Heyu voiced her demands and struggled to break free from Pei Yansi’s grasp.

He didn’t seem to be using much force, and she easily broke free.

Seeing this, Lu Yi exited the car and walked up to them, grabbing Shen Heyu’s sleeve, "Let’s go."

Lu Yunlan glanced at Pei Yansi, stood protectively by her side, and the three of them left together.

Leaving Pei Yansi alone standing there.