Chapter 664: Chapter 4: Why Must It Be Her?
Sheng Yi: "..."
This man is truly tyrannical!!!
Sheng Yi gritted her teeth in hatred.
Actually, she was very obedient in front of Qin Bing. Although they met infrequently, whenever they did, she would always greet him politely. She never confronted him, even if she didn’t like him much, she would still maintain a facade. One reason was Qin Bing’s imposing aura made her fearful of confronting him; another reason was because of his position as her cousin, she had to be respectful.
But now, over the phone, separated by thousands of miles across the ocean, Sheng Yi abandoned her obedient facade and directly confronted him: "My stance is very clear, I have someone I like. If you, cousin, like women in the entertainment industry, I can act as a mediator and introduce you, since there are plenty of beauties in this circle, and with a status like yours, many would eagerly hope to gain your favor?"
She thought her attitude would anger Qin Bing, make him upset.
She was ready to face his fury; after all, it wasn’t face-to-face, what was there to be afraid of?
But there was none.
The person on the other end remained good-tempered, his voice still gentle: "I only want to gain Yiyi’s favor, is that okay?"
Sheng Yi’s hand gripping the phone suddenly tightened.
Then her hand holding the phone felt as if touching hot coal, she immediately pressed the hang-up button and tossed the phone away. It landed on the opposite sofa with a ’boom’ sound and then slipped into the sofa crevice.
No woman can refuse Qin Bing!
Many people say this.
In the entertainment circle, those actresses around her have more or less discussed Qin Bing and Quan Yin. These two influential figures are sought after by countless women.
It’s said that those who have been with Qin Bing or Quan Yin, even without proper status, would still thrive.
Because they are wealthy and powerful, high-ranking.
A simple gesture could grant you everything you desire.
Countless women dream of marrying them.
Sheng Yi is all too aware of Qin Bing’s excellence.
But Sheng Yi doesn’t like him, doesn’t want him, is not willing. Ever since she learned of Qin Bing’s feelings for her, she’s been avoiding him like a mouse avoiding a cat, staying clear every time they met, just to avoid being entangled with him.
But Qin Bing is determined to get her.
Why must he have her?!
Thinking of these vexing matters, her appetite, which had just barely come back, was gone again, leaving her agitated and upset.
And it’s undeniable, Qin Bing is indeed formidable, with immense influence.
She just arrived in M Country a few days ago, yet he already knew she was in Manhattan. Earlier, Qin Bing said if he wanted to find her, it would be easy; and if he actually did find her, what would happen? Would he forcibly bring her back? Ah, just thinking about these possibilities is so vexing, the more she thinks, the more troubled she feels, even a bit scared...
Afraid he’d lose patience and personally come to M Country to catch her.
’Buzz buzz buzz–’
’Buzz buzz buzz–’
The phone wedged in the sofa crevice started vibrating again, the buzzing almost felt like a devil’s sound constantly haunting her. This feeling was too suffocating, she sat still, quietly watching that phone keep buzzing.
Until the vibrating stopped.
Sheng Yi knew it wasn’t over.
Sure enough, only after a mere two-second pause, the buzzing started again.
Sheng Yi: "..."
No, she has to turn off the phone!
Otherwise, there would be no sleep tonight.
The hotel was booked for her by Yuanyuan, the possibility of leaking location and hotel name to Qin Bin’s side is minimal, or not so soon, as Manhattan’s densely packed area has countless hotels. So she decided to obediently stay put in the 414 Hotel, waiting for Dao An to return from Los Angeles.
As long as she is beside Dao An, she will be safe.
She doesn’t know where this confidence comes from, she just firmly believes being beside Dao An is the safest.
With a determined face, she got up to pick up the phone, ready to directly power it off.
But seeing the caller ID was neither dad nor mom, not even Qin Bing or an unknown number, but Dao An calling, Sheng Yi’s heart trembled sharply, the emotions she had been suppressing surged immediately, she quickly adjusted her mood and pressed the answer key.
Bringing the phone close to her ear, she began in the lightest tone: "...Hello."
She eagerly hoped to hear the voice she wished for.
She hoped it was him personally calling.
"Miss Sheng Yi."
With an estranged yet polite address, confirming Dao An’s voice, Sheng Yi finally felt relieved.
She hadn’t heard his voice in a long time, at this moment, her mood was irritable and gloomy, extremely uncomfortable. After hearing his voice, instead of feeling a relief, she only felt endless grievance, particularly wanting to share all her grievances with him, finally to express her longing...
Her mind was chaotic for a few seconds, after clearing up she found herself at a loss for words, those grievances and longing couldn’t utter a single word.
Because their relationship now is just as ordinary friends, it’s not appropriate to say those things. Moreover, she doesn’t know if Dao An still likes her, saying it might embarrass herself if not reciprocated.
She hesitated for quite a while before speaking: "Dao An, what’s the matter, looking for me?"
There was brief silence on the other end.
Sheng Yi thought he had something to attend to, that this call would be rushed, but a few seconds later came a response: "This afternoon at two fifty, Miss Sheng Yi called me. At the time, I was in a meeting and had set the phone to airplane mode, missed the call, apologies for seeing it only now."
Sheng Yi almost cried.
She was enraged and muddled, forgetting she had called him.
"Dao An, I..."
She for a moment didn’t know what to say, and the other side already inquired: "Miss Sheng Yi, what did you want from me?"
A steady tone, as if simply responding to a friend’s call, there was no indication of anything different during their conversation, leaving Sheng Yi frustrated, internally wondering if he’s already forgetting her? Was the brief affection merely fleeting excitement?
Sheng Yi’s mind wandered aimlessly.
But she absolutely doesn’t know, on the other end of the phone, the man conversing with her, dressed in a steady three-piece business suit, yet his demeanor resembled a lovesick youth. The hand holding the phone repeatedly tightening and loosening, indicating his nervousness and unease.
She doesn’t know how happy her missed call made him, nor how self-conscious he felt for not answering her call immediately.
