Chapter 121 Deliberately avoiding her.

"Correct."

Shen Zhiyi said without hesitation, "I won't see him."

Meng Qiming tried to persuade her again. He thought that a private settlement would be best for her. At least she would benefit a lot from the compensation. "Zhiyi, I--"

"Mr. Meng," Shen Zhiyi could guess what Meng Qiming was going to say. She was not dealing with this on impulse. "Can you guarantee that this is the first time your friend has done this? Can you guarantee that there are no other victims before me? If you can't guarantee it, don't persuade me anymore. He deserves a lesson."

When she left yesterday, she asked Xiao Dong to take away her untouched glass of juice. After testing, it was found that there was indeed aphrodisiac in it. In other words, the man intended to drug her from the beginning, but because she did not drink it, he changed the target of drugging to Meng Qiming.

He was able to get the medicine in such a short time and prepare all these things. Shen Zhiyi didn't believe that he was not an expert.

"……I see."

Meng Qiming stopped trying to persuade her, "Okay, let's do everything you say. If you need me, I can fully cooperate."

"Thank you."

"Well, I heard that Mr. Pei was here yesterday," Meng Qiming was confused yesterday and didn't know what happened next. He only realized this today when his friend reminded him, "You guys—"

Have you decided to get back together?
"This is my private matter," Shen Zhiyi said politely, "It's not convenient to tell you."

Meng Qiming was silent for a while and didn't say anything more. He knew in his heart that after this incident, whether Shen Zhiyi was with Pei Yu or not, he would not have any chance at all, and they couldn't even be friends.

After hanging up the phone, Shen Zhiyi stared at the phone screen in a daze for a moment.

I haven't heard from Pei Yu since we separated yesterday.

It would be a lie to say that I'm not angry. He started questioning me as soon as he came yesterday and even went crazy due to being drunk. But no matter how angry I am, how could I not have any news at all?

For three consecutive days, Shen Zhiyi stayed on the set to film except for meeting with a lawyer to discuss matters. It was not until the incident of her being harassed became a hot topic that Director Meng learned about it. He scolded Meng Qiming, causing the entire crew to watch the fun.

After scolding his son, Director Meng waved his hand and gave Shen Zhiyi half a day off.

"Sister Zhiyi," Xiao Dong was in charge of driving, "Shall I take you home?"

Shen Zhiyi nodded and replied to the message. Because the news of being harassed had spread online, some friends she knew came to ask about her situation. Qin Xiaoran sent the most messages and was very worried about her condition. After Shen Zhiyi replied to the message, she called directly.

"Are you really okay? Why didn't you tell me right away? I really want to find someone to beat him up, what a bastard."

Qin Xiaoran was going to attend a banquet with her fiancé in the evening. At the moment, she was trying on a dress, and her aggressive voice made people turn their heads frequently.

"I'm fine," Shen Zhiyi leaned against the car window and saw the main building of Pei Group flashing outside. He hesitated before speaking, "Have you seen Pei Yu these days?"

"Brother Pei Yu?" It was the first time that Qin Xiaoran was asked about Pei Yu. "I haven't seen him, but he should show up at the banquet tonight. Qin Fang will also come."

"What's wrong?" Qin Xiaoran was curious, "Do you have something to talk to him about?"

"Well," after the opening words, the rest of the words were not so difficult to say, Shen Zhiyi responded calmly, "I have something to ask."

"Then come to the banquet today. I'll take you in," Qin Xiaoran said enthusiastically. "Brother Pei Yu will definitely come."

Since she had nothing to do in the evening, Shen Zhiyi simply agreed. The bruise on her wrist was already so shallow that it was almost invisible, but Pei Yu had not contacted her since then, not even a message. Thinking of the way he looked at her when he left that day, Shen Zhiyi suspected that he did it on purpose.

Deliberately avoiding her.

"Xiao Dong," Shen Zhiyi said, "I have somewhere to go, so I won't be going home yet." The dinner was more social in nature, and Qin Xiaoran followed her fiancé to meet several elders, looking around from time to time.

My fiancé noticed, "Who are you looking for?"

"Brother Pei Yu," Qin Xiaoran felt uneasy when he didn't see him, "Will he come today?"

"He will come," the man put his arm around her waist, "Uncle Gu is going to introduce his little daughter to Pei Yu today, he will definitely come."

"what?"

Qin Xiaoran was shocked, "Why haven't I heard of this?"

"It's a secret," the man said indifferently, "What if the news gets out that Pei Yu refuses? Let's create an opportunity for the two to meet."

Qin Xiaoran was anxious and hurried to call Shen Zhiyi. Just at this time, Shen Zhiyi told her that he had arrived. Her eyes suddenly went dark.

Shouldn’t we let Sister Zhiyi come?
Shen Zhiyi waited downstairs for a while before Qin Xiaoran showed up.

"Sister Zhiyi," Qin Xiaoran stammered, unnaturally saying, "Brother Pei Yu doesn't seem to be coming today."

She was not very good at lying, and Shen Zhiyi saw through it at a glance, "Isn't today a good day?"

"Not really," Qin Xiaoran said, giving up on himself, and simply told him about the blind date. "This kind of thing is very common. It's just a meeting. There's no other meaning at all, but I'm afraid you will misunderstand Brother Pei Yu after seeing it."

Shen Zhiyi nodded, with no clue on his face, "Then you should take me in."

There were not many people attending the dinner, but they all brought their families. Qin Xiaoran only had time to bring Shen Zhiyi in, and was soon called away to greet the elders, leaving Shen Zhiyi alone.

Shen Zhiyi called Pei Yu.

"Brother Pei?"

In the private room, Qin Fang saw the phone screen light up, "You don't want to answer?"

Pei Yu said nothing, but lowered his eyes to look at the flashing caller ID on the screen. He did not move until the screen went out.

Dare not answer.

Afraid that she would bring up what happened that night, Pei Yu couldn't deny his own behavior. He was just drunk and acting crazy in front of her that day, doing the thing she hated the most.

After sitting quietly in the box for a while, an elder came in and introduced his daughter who had just returned from studying abroad. Pei Yu noticed that there was an extra person beside him without even raising his eyes. He brushed off his clothes and walked out.

As soon as he left, Qin Fang followed closely behind him, and several people in the box who had come to talk to him also stood up.

In the hall, Shen Zhiyi frowned as he looked at the call record that no one answered, and made a second call. Soon, an incoming call rang not far away.

She looked up and saw Pei Yu coming out of the box with a few people. They were only a few meters away from her. Qin Fang was among them. When he saw her, he was surprised. However, Pei Yu, who was walking in front, didn't even look at her, as if she was a stranger.

Shen Zhiyi turned around and walked away without hesitation. Perhaps because he walked too fast, his body swayed suddenly and he bent down and squatted.

In just a few seconds, Pei Yu, who was walking straight ahead, appeared in front of her.

　No more twists and turns, not at all.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)