The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 598: Waiting for the Answer_1

Chapter 598: Chapter 598: Waiting for the Answer_1

Speaking of Bo Jingyan, his expression darkened, a trace of resentment flashed in his deep eyes.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably be scared stiff at his demeanor, and wouldn’t dare to challenge him further.

But Xia Qingtian was not afraid at all.

Because she knew that no matter how angry Bo Jingyan was, he would never do anything to harm her.

"Yes." She looked straight into Bo Jingyan’s eyes, said with confidence, "I can accept investment from anyone, but I will never accept yours!"

Bo Jingyan didn’t expect her to flatly admit that.

He asked coldly, "Why?"

Xia Qingtian looked down and said, "Because they’re all outsiders, and you’re my ex-husband. I don’t want to have too many entanglements with my ex-husband."

In the depth of Bo Jingyan’s eyes, a hint of crimson flashed, and there was a trace of hurt in his tone.

"Do you dislike me that much?" He looked at Xia Qingtian and asked.

Xia Qingtian wanted to deny it.

Her refusal was because, after the two encounters post-divorce, she found herself still irresistible to the man in front of her. Every time he came close, her heart would uncontrollably fall for him.

It took her tremendous effort to recover, and she didn’t want to look back anymore.

If she really accepted Bo Jingyan’s investment, their chances of meeting in the future would greatly increase. With her determination, she would surely lose control.

Xia Qingtian didn’t want to become a woman obsessed with love, even she herself despised.

She just wanted to focus on her career. Since she would lose her senses and heart every time she saw Bo Jingyan, the best solution was to keep her distance. Out of sight, out of mind.

With this thought in mind, she hardened her heart and said insincerely, "Yes, I do dislike you, so I won’t accept your investment. Take your check back."

Bo Jingyan’s heart was aching too. He really liked Xia Qingtian, but now he was despised to this extent by her, as if his presence would only burden and bother her.

He suddenly felt somewhat disheartened.

"Alright, alright..." He said with a stern face, "Xia Qingtian, it seems I was too wishful-thinking. You dislike me this much, if I still have any dignity, I shouldn’t appear in front of you. Even if I see you in the future, I should walk around and pretend I don’t know you, right?"

While talking, he stared fixedly at Xia Qingtian, hoping that she would deny these words.

As long as she denied it and said a few nice words, he would forgive what just happened, pretending he didn’t hear a thing, and wouldn’t truly get angry with her.

As Xia Qingtian looked him in the eyes, she inexplicably understood his gaze.

She knew Bo Jingyan wanted her to back down and give each other a way out. She really wanted to agree, but the more so she felt, the more she could not consent.

She couldn’t be soft-hearted, neither could she fall.

Xia Qingtian forcibly moved her sight away, no longer meeting his eyes.

In the end, she almost gritted her teeth and exerted effort to say the word, "Yes."

Even though it was just a simple word, it seemed as if she had exerted all her strength.

Bo Jingyan waited for half a day, just to get this answer.

This answer, however, was like an invisible big hand slapping him in the face, shattering all his pride. He was on the verge of going mad.

In the end, he just looked silently at Xia Qingtian a few times, then walked out without saying a word.

He feared that if he didn’t leave, he would lose his temper and say something or do something that might hurt Xia Qingtian, which is the last thing he wanted to see.

He feared that he would regret and feel heartbroken after regaining his senses, so he controlled his anger and temper all the time.

Seeing him leave in such anger, Xia Qingtian suddenly felt as if her heart was hollowed out. She knew how hurtful the words she had just said were.

Bo Jingyan had helped her several times, and today he even left his company affairs to bring her here for dinner.

If it weren’t for him, she might still be sitting alone and helplessly on the side of the road. What she had just said made her sound like an ungrateful wretch.

But, apart from this, she had no other choice.

Only this way could the two of them break up cleaner, and she could completely cut off her own thoughts.

Thinking of this, Xia Qingtian forcefully suppressed the impulse to catch up with Bo Jingyan and explain everything to him. But as she looked down, she saw the check with eight zeros still lying on the table.

It was the check she had just returned to Bo Jingyan. He forgot to take it when he left.

All of a sudden, she felt a bit helpless. Even if she didn’t want to catch up, she had to now.

Fortunately, she didn’t feel hungry anymore and had regained her strength. Otherwise, even if she wanted to catch up, she couldn’t. She just didn’t know if Bo Jingyan had left yet.

Luckily, when she rushed out, the car Bo Jingyan was in had started but hadn’t left. It just parked there.

Xia Qingtian took a deep breath and walked over.

She came to the side of the car and knocked on the window.

Bo Jingyan, who was sitting in the car, heard the noise, turned his head and found it was her. His eyes instantly brightened, and the terrible mood he had just felt was finally somewhat relieved.

After he finished paying the bill and came out of the restaurant, the driver was about to start the car, but he stopped him and asked him to wait a bit more.

When the driver asked him what he was waiting for, he didn’t know either.

Only when he saw Xia Qingtian at this moment did he finally understand what he was waiting for.

Bo Jingyan’s face softened a bit. He slowly rolled down the window, forced himself not to look at her face, pretended to be completely indifferent, and asked with an icy tone, "Didn’t you dislike me very much? Why did you chase after me?"

After finishing his words, he held his breath, wanting Xia Qingtian to soften her tone and appease him.

He also wanted Xia Qingtian to realize the severity of the situation and not to say such words in the future.

Seeing his proud and spoiled demeanor, Xia Qingtian knew what he wanted to hear in her heart, and knew that a few words from her could appease him.

Unfortunately, she was destined not to let Bo Jingyan have his way.

"You forgot to take it when you left..." She pursed her lips and handed him the check.

Bo Jingyan turned his head and saw the check. The enthusiasm in his heart was instantly extinguished like someone had poured a bucket of cold water on it.

His fists beside his body clenched tightly. The friction of his fingers due to the force made a clicking sound. He asked through gritted teeth, "Xia Qingtian, did you chase after me just to return this check?"

"Yes." Xia Qingtian gave a brief reply.

But this short syllable already indicated her attitude at that moment.