Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 1110 - 655: The Little Collaborator with Foreign Crooks, Drowning Sorrows in Booze
Ruan Mengxi’s old photos have been continuously fermented by the media, and within a day they have taken over the internet. Some say she successfully underwent plastic surgery and climbed the social ladder, achieving both love and career success; others say her weight loss is inspirational.
All sorts of snide remarks are never-ending.
When Qi Zeyan saw the photos, he was in a meeting at the company. Xiaozhu originally didn’t want to disturb him, but the online chatter was overwhelming, so he had to stoop down, lean close to his ear, and whisper a few words.
He took out his phone and opened any news portal, and he could see news about Ruan Mengxi, which instantly made his face grow grim.
"I’m stepping out for a moment, you all continue." He took his phone and walked out.
At this moment, some people in the meeting room also saw the news, and as soon as he left, everyone started discussing it.
"Ruan Assistant really looks different from before, huh."
"Her facial features are still there, she probably just lost weight."
"Actually, she was quite cute when she was chubbier, being too thin isn’t necessarily better."
The people at Qi Company, having interacted with Ruan Mengxi, were inclined to defend her, but seeing Qi Zeyan’s sudden severe expression, they couldn’t gauge his thoughts.
"What’s Little Qi’s meaning? Does he feel deceived and plans to break it off with Ruan Assistant?"
"Not sure, but his face really looked bad."
...
Qi Zeyan wasn’t upset with Ruan Mengxi because of those online photos; he was angry about the irresponsible comments online and worried she might feel upset after seeing them.
If it weren’t for him, Ruan Mengxi’s old photos wouldn’t have been dug up and subjected to so much scrutiny.
He instructed Xiaozhu to find someone to remove the news and photos while calling Ruan Mengxi.
It took two tries before the call was answered.
"Hello—" Ruan Mengxi’s voice was somewhat timid.
"Xixi..." Qi Zeyan was about to speak when he heard Ruan Daqiang’s roaring from the other side, "...Daring indeed, what kind of magic potion has Qi Zeyan fed you! You weren’t like this before, look at yourself now..."
"I have something to do, I’ll contact you later."
"Xi..." Before he could even finish her name, the call was disconnected.
There were obvious sounds of argument from the other end, and Qi Zeyan couldn’t sit still. He let the vice president preside over the meeting and drove quickly towards Ruan Mengxi’s apartment.
Qi Zeyan was frantic. Could it be that tonight’s events caused another conflict between her and her father?
Did Ruan Daqiang scold her?
How is she now? Is she very upset? Would she cry?
Qi Zeyan pinched his brow, his head aching terribly. He never thought his feelings for her would cause her so much trouble. When you like someone, you naturally want them to be happy, but what can he bring Ruan Mengxi...
...
When he arrived at the apartment, it was Ruan Mengxi’s mother who opened the door; the room was very quiet.
"Auntie."
"Why are you here?" Ruan’s mother frowned, "You should leave quickly, don’t come by for now."
"I want to see Xixi."
"You’ll see her eventually, it’s not urgent right now. You should leave first, her dad is still angry, and if he sees you, his temper will flare up again. Leave now, listen to Auntie, there are quite a few reporters outside, be careful!"
"Is Xixi alright?" Qi Zeyan only wanted to know how Ruan Mengxi was doing.
"She’s fine, nothing’s wrong, go on now, be good."
Qi Zeyan knew Ruan’s mother always sided with her, and since she said so, he could only temporarily leave. However, he parked his car downstairs and waited inside, not going far.
Ruan Mengxi said she would contact him, and it wasn’t until dusk that he received a message from her.
[Something happened at home, I’ll contact you later, don’t reach out to me for now.]
Qi Zeyan took a deep breath, suddenly feeling a sense of powerlessness, [Are you okay?]
[I’m fine, nothing much.]
[I want to see you.]
[It’s probably not possible today, something’s up at home.]
...
Qi Zeyan immediately felt a sense of frustration, he and Ruan Mengxi weren’t even officially together, yet he caused her so much trouble. If he were her family, they probably wouldn’t like him either.
At this moment, his phone vibrated; it was Jiang Chengsi calling. He answered the call with a hello.
"Got time? Want to go for a drink? At my bar, the regular spot. I’ve been going crazy with this full-month banquet, you have to accompany me tonight, we haven’t had drinks together in ages, let’s get drunk tonight—"
Qi Zeyan originally didn’t want to go, but since Ruan Mengxi said they couldn’t meet today and he felt stuffy inside, he agreed.
