NOVEL NEXT Chapter 82: She Felt Guilty
This scene caught Wang Ye's attention, and Wang Ye took the initiative to express his concern, "Miss Su, are you troubled by something?"
"No, no." Su Wanqing shook her head and sat in her seat, making an excuse for the expression on her face: "It's probably because I've been busy lately, so I haven't been resting well."
"Then Miss Su should still pay attention to getting enough rest." Wang Ye sat back down in his chair, his gaze persistently measuring Su Wanqing.
Su Yuanqiao said with a laugh from the side: "Wang Ye, it's getting to this point, and you're still calling her Miss Su, isn't that a bit distant?"
"Exactly." Xia Qingxin heard Su Yuanqiao's words and immediately agreed: "She's already your fiancée, can't you change the way you address her?"
Chen Li had a smile on her face, befitting of a lady from a prominent family, her demeanor elegant.
Yet, deep down, she couldn't explain why but felt a hint of jealousy as she glanced over at Wang Ye.
On Su Wanqing's end, a voice came through the invisible communication earpiece into her ear: "No good, Wang Ye's current seating position isn't great, the angle is wrong, he isn't within the sniper's line of fire. You need to find a way to get Wang Ye to adjust to twelve o'clock direction."
Hearing the voice in the invisible communication earpiece, Su Wanqing gave Wang Ye a conflicted look, as if she had made some decision, and stood up from her seat. Carrying a glass of red wine in a goblet, she walked over to Wang Ye: "Wang Ye, today is our engagement day, this glass is for you."
Indeed, after Su Wanqing learned that she would be meeting Wang Ye at the Yiju Hotel tonight, she immediately informed Yang Junsheng.
And Yang Junsheng, based on the set time and location, had devised a corresponding plan to assassinate Wang Ye tonight.
Wang Ye, seeing Su Wanqing stand up to toast him, looked a bit surprised.
Although he was now getting engaged to Su Wanqing, he was well aware of the true nature of their relationship - something that perhaps Xia Qingxin, the eldest senior sister, and Chen Li, the second senior sister, might not know.
Though Wang Ye was straightforward, he wasn't foolish; he could still discern other people's attitudes and thoughts towards him.
The reason Su Wanqing agreed to get engaged to him was solely because of the marriage agreement and because he had fulfilled the three conditions that Su Wanqing had set for him, but fundamentally, Su Wanqing didn't have any feelings for him.
She even held some resentment towards him because of certain reasons.
However, since Su Wanqing had taken the initiative to offer a toast, Wang Ye couldn't just stand there idly; he rose to his feet and smiled at Su Wanqing: "Alright, then let's have this first drink."
Clack.
Their glasses clinked together, and they both drained the wine in their glasses. Su Wanqing took the opportunity to guide Wang Ye's arm, shifting Wang Ye's seating position to the twelve o'clock direction.
The situation progressed more smoothly than expected.
"That's perfect, Su Wanqing, you did great with this move. Next, all you need to do is watch as Wang Ye falls before you," Yang Junsheng's voice came excitedly through the earpiece.
After Wang Ye had stumbled so many times before, now was finally the time to do away with him.
Listening to Yang Junsheng's voice, Su Wanqing's face didn't show any sign of joy; instead, she felt an inexplicable emotion.
The conversation at the dining table then moved on to a new topic - the specifics of Wang Ye and Su Wanqing's wedding next week, including how many people to invite, what preparations were needed, and what format to follow.
All these needed to be discussed.
Wang Ye listened to his two senior sisters, Xia Qingxin and Chen Li, discussing with Su Yuan and was a bit shocked at the complexity.
He had previously insisted on organizing the wedding himself, but now realized that without the help of his senior sisters, Xia Qingxin and Chen Li, he probably wouldn't be able to handle it alone, because there were just too many aspects involved - one person really might not be able to think of everything.
During this process, Su Wanqing's complexion grew increasingly ugly. Wang Ye asked her several times, but the only answer he received was, "It's nothing."
When Wang Ye asked again, Su Wanqing began to seriously ponder within her own heart.
Did she really hate Wang Ye that much, to the extent of wishing him dead?
Maybe not.
Her resentment was more about the marriage arrangement with Wang Ye and the fact that he had fulfilled the three conditions she had set, which meant she had to marry him.
There was also a feeling of jealousy when she saw Wang Ye getting close to Fang Feifei.
Why would she feel jealous?
Surprised by her own sudden thought, Su Wanqing realized while pondering these questions that there wasn't a deep-seated hatred for Wang Ye to the point of wanting him dead.
Moreover, would she really be free if Wang Ye was killed? With Yang Junsheng's attention always on her, he wouldn't let her off even if Wang Ye were dead.
Thinking this way, Su Wanqing changed her mind. She turned her gaze to Wang Ye and said, "Wang Ye, can you come out with me for a moment?"
"Hmm?"
Wang Ye, who had been drinking with Su Yuanqiao, was slightly startled upon hearing Su Wanqing's invitation. He hadn't expected her to ask him out.
Meanwhile, Yang Junsheng's voice echoed in Su Wanqing's ear:
"Su Wanqing, don't stay so close to Wang Ye. The sniper is almost ready. Move away a bit to avoid being accidentally shot when he fires."
"The sniper's rifle is already locked on Wang Ye, and he will shoot within ten seconds, regardless of whether you've moved away from Wang Ye or not."
Yang Junsheng's voice continued to ring out, making Su Wanqing even more anxious. She said to Wang Ye, "Why do you care so much—I need to talk to you alone about something."
"Alright then," said Wang Ye as he got up.
Atop the Yu Yan Office Building, just as the sniper beside Yang Junsheng was about to pull the trigger, he saw Wang Ye, who had already been targeted, stand up and walk towards the outside of the room with Su Wanqing, until they were out of the sniper rifle's aiming scope.
"Damn it!"
Yang Junsheng cursed instantly, boiling with rage. Just a second away from success, but Su Wanqing had delayed him.
"Su Wanqing, you damn woman, what are you trying to do?!" Yang Junsheng yelled furiously, almost roaring out loud. A perfect opportunity had slipped through his fingers, and he was unexpectedly angry.
...
At the Yijun Hotel, Wang Ye stepped out with Su Wanqing. He focused his gaze on her and asked, "You said you had something to tell me, what is it?"
"I..."
Facing Wang Ye's gaze, Su Wanqing hesitated for a moment but finally spoke up, "Actually... someone tried to assassinate you today."
After finishing her sentence, Su Wanqing couldn't dare to look directly into Wang Ye's eyes anymore—she felt guilty.