Chapter 542: 543: Cry

“You…” Ye Xinglan’s face turned white with anger, “Without any evidence, Fifth Brother, please watch your words. Don’t tarnish Qianqian’s reputation. I absolutely do not believe that there is anything indecent between Qianqian and Mue Ting. Qianqian is not that type of person.”

“So just because you said she’s not, she’s not?” Fifth Lord of Gu was indifferent, “I’ll reiterate, whether Mue Ting is actually Shi Qianling’s bodyguard or a kept man, it’s none of my business. If you choose to believe her loyalty towards you is unswerving, as strong as gold, suit yourself!”

Ye Xinglan’s fingertips were shaking with anger. It took all his self-control to restrain himself from losing his temper, “I have things to attend to, I’ll be leaving first.”

After saying this, he turned around and strode away.

Watching his retreating figure, Gu Junzhu said in disappointment, “What a pity, I didn’t manage to anger him to the point of him spitting blood.”

Ye Xingbei asked, “… so were your speculations genuine, or was it all an act to rile him up?”

Gu Junzhu chuckled, “Let’s say it’s fifty-fifty! I didn’t really have any evidence. If Mue Ting really is Shi Qianling’s lover, then Shi Qianling is an exceptionally clever and self-restrained woman.”

He pointed at the images projected on the wall, “These dozens of photos were taken while my subordinates were investigating your swapped chocolates and were keeping surveillance on Shi Qianling. As you can see, in these dozens of photos and different scenarios, Shi Qianling and Mue Ting did not exhibit any unusual behavior, no ambiguous expressions or movements, anyone looking would assume they’re normal master and servant.”

“Indeed!” Ye Xingbei nodded his agreement while looking at the projected images, “It’s true, there is absolutely no hint of secretive dealings between the two of them, in either their words or in their expressions. It couldn’t be more normal.”

Gu Junzhu casually crossed his arms, “So that’s why I said, if Mue Ting really is Shi Qianling’s lover, then Shi Qianling is a cunning and self-disciplined woman, prudently cautious, extremely adept at disguising herself, incomparable to Shi Qianying’s foolishness.”

Ye Xingbei frowned at the images projected on the wall, “But if she’s as smart as you say, wouldn’t it have been better for her to bring Mue Ting along when meeting Brother Lan? If her usual interactions with Mue Ting when she’s not meeting Brother Lan are the same as when she does meet Brother Lan, wouldn’t that make her less suspicious?”

“That’s a good thought, and I believe Shi Qianling could do that. But can Mue Ting?” Gu Junzhu laughed softly, “People are prone to jealousy. If Mue Ting really is Shi Qianling’s lover, and he has deep feelings for her, could he control his expressions and gazes when he sees Shi Qianling interacting with Ye Xinglan?”

“That’s why I was telling Ye Xinglan earlier. Shi Qianling is still wary of him. In her eyes, Ye Xinglan is very astute. She fears Ye Xinglan, she’s afraid that Mue Ting won’t be able to control his expressions and movements, exposing them and arousing Ye Xinglan’s suspicions. That’s why she keeps Mue Ting away from her and Ye Xinglan whenever they meet.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Of course,” he glanced at Ye Xingbei and grinned, his smile playful and mischievous, “All the above are purely personal conjectures, without any factual evidence. The reason why I told Ye Xinglan, despite having no evidence, is simply to upset him.”

He reached out and playfully rubbed Ye Xingbei’s head, “Who asked him to make my woman cry? He made my woman shed tears, so I’ll make him grow restless, which is even more uncomfortable than crying!”

Ye Xingbei smiled bitterly, yet felt a sense of warmth.