Chapter 23: Want To See You
News of Meng Yan spending 7 million at the auction to buy a Pink Diamond spread through the social circle.
“Second Young Master Zhao really splurged so much money to buy her a Pink Diamond?”
“Strange, she bought the Pink Diamond, so why isn’t she showing it off? Such a great opportunity to flaunt their love affair.”
“Yeah, why no movement since coming back from America? This doesn’t fit a certain someone’s style.”
“They didn’t have a fight, did they?”
“That Pink Diamond isn’t even worth 7 million US Dollars at all. I think she’s just pretending to be rich.”
“Who says otherwise? She has no real abilities herself, yet she’s so obsessed with face.”
Meng Yan was indeed given a thorough scolding by Meng Zhenhua.
That day on the boat, she begged Zhao Yunrui for reconciliation, and after much pleading, he only agreed to pay half the money. Meng Yan had no choice but to temporarily divert funds from the company foundation.
This matter naturally couldn’t be hidden from Meng Zhenhua, infuriating him greatly.
“I put you in charge of the foundation to build your image, not to let you divert public funds!”
“Did you have to buy this diamond? You’re twenty-four, not fourteen—can’t you use your brain!”
“Don’t you have enough jewelry at home? Every birthday I let you pick one yourself. Yaoyao has never gotten treatment like yours, and you’re still not satisfied!”
“I heard you even fought with Zhao Yunrui. If you mess up this marriage, I’ll matchmake Yaoyao with Zhao Hesong—you deal with it yourself!”
Meng Yan had never seen him so furious. She stood there not daring to make a sound, her fingertips clenched tightly.
Meng Shuyou absolutely could not be with the eldest young master Zhao. Why should an illegitimate daughter climb over her head?
Meng Zhenhua was so angry he kicked over the trash can by his foot.
Lin Peilan hurried over to comfort him. “Calm down. The doctor said you need to take care of your health and not get too emotional.”
Meng Zhenhua’s face was very dark. “This life of mine will sooner or later be angered to death by them.”
Lin Peilan patted his back. “Don’t say such things. Zihao and I can’t be without you.”
Meng Zhenhua sat down to steady his breathing.
Lin Peilan poured him a glass of water and took the opportunity to say, “I’m not saying you shouldn’t, Yan Yan, but this matter was too improper. Your dad worries about company management every day and is already exhausted. Just let him worry less.”
These words were clearly meant to fan the flames.
Disgust flashed in Meng Yan’s eyes, but she could only lower her voice submissively. “Dad, I know I was wrong.”
“What’s the use of knowing you’re wrong now? How to make up those over twenty million.” Lin Peilan thought for a moment. “In my opinion, why not sell that Pink Diamond and get a bargain diamond ring instead? Isn’t it the same? Kill two birds with one stone.”
“No.” Meng Yan blurted out.
Lin Peilan frowned. “Why not?”
Meng Yan: “Selling it now would be known by others, and it’d lose face for the Meng Family.”
She would definitely be mocked by those people in the social circle.
“You know it’s embarrassing!” Meng Zhenhua couldn’t control his temperament and was furious. “I’ll cover the funds for you, but I won’t give you another cent in the future. You’re on your own. If there’s a next time, don’t come back to this home!”
Meng Yan’s fingertips trembled as she gripped the hem of her clothes tightly.
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May is the busiest time at school, the end-of-term month, with homework and exams piling up.
Meng Shuyou only occasionally sent Pei Yuzhou a message to stay on his radar, nothing more than asking if he had eaten or if work was busy.
Unfortunately, the man on the other end was too aloof, replying with one word when he could avoid two.
She scrolled through their chat history from the past few days—simple couldn’t be simpler.
Meng Shuyou: “Good morning, Mister Pei.”
Pei Yuzhou: “Mm.”
Meng Shuyou: “What are you doing, Mister Pei?”
Pei Yuzhou: “Busy.”
Meng Shuyou: “Have you had dinner?”
Pei Yuzhou: “No.”
Meng Shuyou: “Not done being busy yet?”
Pei Yuzhou: “Mm.”
Meng Shuyou: “When are you coming to Chicago next?”
Pei Yuzhou: “Depends on work.”
Meng Shuyou: “Okay then, take care to rest and don’t overwork yourself.”
Pei Yuzhou: “Mm.”
In three days, he replied a total of eight words.
Finally, Meng Shuyou couldn’t hold back and asked him: “Is your input method broken?”
Pei Yuzhou: “?”
Meng Shuyou: “Can it only input three words or fewer?”
Pei Yuzhou: “What do you want to say?”
Meng Shuyou sprawled on the bed, chin resting on the pillow, pondering for a moment before typing two lines.
“Want to hear you talk.”
“Want to see you.”
Pei Yuzhou: “Keep wanting.”
Meng Shuyou silently set down her mobile phone and let out a long sigh.
Couldn’t flirt at all.
A knock sounded suddenly.
“Yaoyao!”
Winnie’s voice.
Meng Shuyou got up from the bed and went to open the door. “What’s up?”
Winnie anxiously showed her the mobile phone. “Yaoyao, someone on the school forum is spreading rumors that you’re with a tycoon.”
Meng Shuyou was baffled.
Someone had photographed her getting out of the Cullinan and anonymously posted: “Pure campus belle picked up by million-dollar luxury car, suspected love affair.”
Hundreds of comments below, many maliciously stirring things up.
“Isn’t this the fine arts department beauty Elara? She has a boyfriend?”
“Looks like a top tycoon.”
“A luxury car of this level, the owner must be at least fifty or sixty.”
“In that case, maybe not a boyfriend, but a lover.”
“No wonder no one can win her over—she likes Cullinan drivers.”
“Pure is just a persona.”
Winnie was indignant. “Nonsense, slandering girls with their mouths, so disgusting.”
“Can we contact the admin to delete the post?” Meng Shuyou didn’t usually browse the forum, and her school social circle was simple. She’d never imagined becoming the subject of others’ speculation and discussion.
“I’ve already reported it. We’ll see how it’s handled tomorrow.” Winnie grumbled. “These people are so bored, what does it have to do with them? One by one getting triggered.”
Meng Shuyou ignored it and didn’t want to prove herself.
She thought the matter would blow over in a few days, but the report was useless—the post couldn’t be deleted.
At this time, Mia got into trouble again. She beat up two guys, and they called the police, sending her to the police station.
Meng Shuyou and Winnie rushed there immediately to understand the situation.
The police officer said she had smashed someone’s arm with a beer bottle, which was intentional injury, and the circumstances were serious.
Meng Shuyou asked: “Can we see her first? We want to understand what happened.”
Though Mia had a hot temper, she absolutely wasn’t someone who would hit people casually.
The police officer flatly refused. “We haven’t finished questioning. Can’t see her.”
Winnie didn’t understand. “Why not? You’ve had her locked up half the day. We should have the right to know.”
The other party had a stern face and said impatiently: “Police handling cases doesn’t need your questioning.”
“But…”
Meng Shuyou quickly pulled Winnie back and shook her head gently.
Confronting the police officer head-on wouldn’t help.
Winnie had no choice but to drop it.
Leaving the police station, she still couldn’t swallow it. “What kind of police are these with such bad attitudes? Not following normal procedures. Will Mia be okay in there?”
Meng Shuyou was also worried. “Let’s find someone to ask for details first.”
