C17 Misunderstanding

Zhenzhen asked, "What are you doing here? Is there something you need from me?"

Yuan Hao was upset when he heard they had dinner together. Why does he always get there first, just because he's the big boss? Why does the woman he likes have to be with someone else? He stayed silent for a moment, then gathered his courage and looked Zhenzhen straight in the eyes.

"Zhenzhen, I like you. I'm sure you can tell. Whether or not you like me now, I'm confident I can make you my girlfriend."

After a pause, he continued, "But I don't like seeing you being taken home by someone else. It really bothers me."

Zhenzhen was quiet for a while before she spoke. "I can see how you feel, but I just don't feel the same way about you. I only see you as a friend. Besides, you've already been involved with Wanxin. Aren't you going to take responsibility for that?"

Mentioning Xia Wanxin left Yuan Hao speechless. He really had no excuse.

"Yuan Hao, whether or not Wanxin was willing, you should treat her better. She's a good girl."

Yaotian, who had been silent the whole time, thought Yuan Hao was too fickle, always wanting more, and he didn't respect that.

What they didn't know was that Xia Wanxin had overheard everything. She had brought a homemade lunch, planning to visit Zhenzhen, but saw Yuan Hao downstairs. Not wanting to face him, she decided to hide until he left. Instead, she overheard their conversation.

Zhenzhen's good intentions now sounded like harsh mockery to the sensitive and fragile Wanxin. Slowly, she stepped out of the shadows.

"Wanxin?! What are you doing here?" Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise.

Wanxin looked at Zhenzhen, her face full of confusion, and couldn't hold back her tears any longer.

"I thought I'd come over to chat, but I didn't expect you to say that to me. Are you like those people online who think I'm worthless and desperate?"

With that, she threw the lunchbox to the ground and ran off in tears.

Zhenzhen immediately wanted to chase after her, but Yaotian stopped her.

"She doesn't want to see you right now. She won't listen to you. I'll go talk to her and try to comfort her."

After saying this, Yaotian left the two of them and ran after her.

Zhenzhen and Yuan Hao stood there, stunned and at a loss for words. Zhenzhen felt exhausted and waved Yuan Hao off, telling him to go home while she headed upstairs.

Once home, Zhenzhen couldn't focus on anything else. She plopped down on the couch, replaying the day's events in her mind like a movie.

She felt like a complete failure. Not only had she hurt Yuan Hao, but she had also hurt her good friend, Wanxin. Now that Yaotian was comforting Wanxin, she feared she might lose him too.

As she thought about it, tears welled up, and soon she was sobbing uncontrollably. She curled up on the couch, feeling utterly useless.

Just then, her phone rang. Through her tears, she saw it was Yaotian calling.

Feeling a glimmer of hope, she answered the call. The man on the other end spoke in a commanding tone, "Open the door."

It was so direct that Zhenzhen didn't react at first. Only when Yaotian repeated himself did she rush to open the door.

Standing there was Yaotian, looking a bit worn out, holding a bag in his hand.

He strode into Zhenzhen's apartment and placed the bag on the dining table.

Curious, Zhenzhen opened it and couldn't help but let out a delighted gasp.

"Late Night Sushi Special!"

This sushi set is from a wildly popular local sushi spot where people line up daily, often leading to it being sold out. Just like everyone else, it's Zhenzhen's favorite.

"How did you know I've been craving this for so long?! This is amazing!"

Zhenzhen, who had lost her appetite due to various worries and hadn't eaten much today, suddenly found herself ravenous. She picked up a piece and popped it into her mouth.

She happily devoured several pieces, while Yaotian, watching from the side, smiled helplessly.

"Take it easy, no one's going to take it from you. Have some water so you don't choke," he said, handing her a glass of water he had ready.

Seeing Yaotian had already lifted Zhenzhen's spirits, and now with the delicious sushi, her appetite was in full swing. Usually, she only ate half a meal to maintain her figure, but now she was eating with abandon, not caring about appearances in front of Yaotian.

Once her belly was full, she remembered to ask Yaotian, "Why are you back? How's Wanxin?"

Yaotian then explained everything, "She's been pretty emotional. I took her home and thought it best to let her have some time alone."

Zhenzhen sighed and nodded. Indeed, she might not listen to anyone right now. It's better to wait a few days and then have a good talk with Xia Wanxin.

Meanwhile, Yuh Wan, through an introduction, met a big shot from another film company. She used her usual tactics, wining and dining with the boss, making herself very agreeable.

Before long, she successfully secured the boss's favor, boosting her confidence in her future plans for revenge.

"Zhenzhen, everything I lost with you, I'll make sure you pay back bit by bit."

Not long after, a new wave of gossip headlines hit the internet, and this time, Zhenzhen was at the center of it all.

Several influential social media accounts recently dropped a bombshell, claiming that actress Zhenzhen has cozied up to a wealthy benefactor. According to reliable sources, she was seen multiple times with the CEO of a media company, even spending nights at his private villa. It's rumored that she used his connections to oust her rival, Yuh Wan, repeatedly undermining her career to the point of no return.

Once an obscure C-list celebrity, Zhenzhen's sudden rise to stardom as a leading lady has raised eyebrows. Adding fuel to the fire, there are whispers of a flirtatious relationship with the currently scandal-ridden heartthrob, Yuan Hao. The two reportedly grew close while filming, sparking speculation about their ambiguous relationship.

These rumors, detailed and vivid, have captured the attention of a large online audience, creating quite a stir. The public outcry has been relentless, with online critics, unaware of the full story, targeting Zhenzhen with their ire. This time, it seems to be beyond Ruocan's control.

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