The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 261: Love Rival Knocks on the Door 2_1

He stared blankly at her. It wasn’t because of her attitude, but because of the cold, ruthless tone she used when she spoke. It was as if she had rehearsed this moment of confrontation countless times in her mind, like a skilled method actor.

That’s right. She had been waiting for this day for a long time and was mentally prepared.

A certain rich businessman had violently assaulted a female star. His first words upon entering the door were, "This woman cost me ten million..."

That businessman was married, yet he behaved in such a manner. Wan Donglin, on the other hand, was single. He had no reservations and was rampant and unbridled.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

"Mr. Wan, you’ve been persistently bothering me simply because you think you’ve spent too much money on me and can’t let it go. However, you should take a look..." Her voice was very gentle. "All your money is here. You haven’t lost out. Now, we can consider ourselves even, right?"

We are even now!

As long as one doesn’t rely on other people’s money to eat, there’s no need to be servile before him.

Wan Donglin’s eyes widened in disbelief. So, they had always been talking at cross purposes. His recent proposal seemed like a colossal joke.

He glared at her fiercely and stormed out. When the bedroom door slammed shut with a deafening BANG, Yan Xixi didn’t give chase. She had barely enough energy to fall onto the bed. She was injured and coming down with a cold. The recent standoff had exhausted all her strength. Pushing herself to struggle for so long had already been incredibly difficult.

Luckily, the loud slam of the door told her she was safe for the night. Given Wan Donglin’s temperament, he certainly wouldn’t come back in.

Not only did Wan Donglin not go back in, he was fuming. After a moment, he suddenly burst out laughing, as if in incredulous amazement. How could there be such an unyielding woman in this world?

Use force, and she fights you to the bitter end. Be gentle, and she completely ignores you. Neither hard nor soft tactics work on her. She’s utterly unyielding, like a copper pea that can neither be steamed soft nor boiled tender.

His phone rang. He glanced at the number and then at the time. It was almost midnight. "Lady Daqing, Happy New Year! Wishing you continued youth and health."

Liu Daqing sighed deeply.

Wan Donglin suddenly felt a pang of guilt, and his voice softened. "Mom, I’m really sorry. I promise I’ll be home to spend New Year’s Eve with you next year."

"You left immediately after New Year’s Eve dinner last year, and this year you’re not even coming home for it. How can I believe you?"

"Mom, I promise I’ll definitely be home for New Year’s Eve next year. And not only will I be back, I’ll bring you a grandchild."

Liu Daqing was clearly taken aback. "Have you agreed to marry Zhou Ting?"

He laughed. "And what if it’s not Zhou Ting?"

"You have a girlfriend?"

Instead of answering, he asked, "Would you prefer my girlfriend to be Zhou Ting or someone else?"

Liu Daqing, detecting the serious tone in his voice, was even more surprised. "Donglin, is there really another woman? Are you serious this time?"

He responded nonchalantly, "I can’t say for sure if it’s another woman, but I’m certain it won’t be Zhou Ting."

Liu Daqing was even more astounded. That tone... it clearly suggested he had someone else.

"What’s the girl’s full name? What’s her character like?"

"Mom, I was just teasing. Given the state I’m in, how could I have the heart to look for a girl right now? Anyway, I wish you good health and a long life. I’ll come back to see you after the New Year."

Before Liu Daqing could ask anything more, he had already said goodbye and hung up the phone.