Boyfriend's passive-aggressive behavior, she turns the tables and makes him her backup option.

Si Nian was a little surprised by Xie Jingyao's suggestion.

When they broke up, their relationship was so messy and unpleasant.

If Xie Jingyao's anger when he "caught her in the act" could have been turned into a sharp blade, he would have stabbed her to death on the spot.

I never expected that such a request would be made five years later.

"You still want to date me?"

Amid Si Nian's question, Xie Jingyao seemed to have heard something funny and burst out laughing.

"You think you're worthy of a relationship? You're only good enough to be my mistress, all lust and no heart. A woman like you is worthless; even a dog wouldn't want you."

Si Nian knew that Xie Jingyao harbored resentment towards her, and it would be difficult to hear any kind words from him.

But when Xie Jingyao said that she was unworthy and worthless, and could only be a mistress.

Si Nian's heart still ached with a dense, aching pain.

She feigned composure, stood up from the floor, and said, "Didn't President Xie get enough of me back then? Now he says I'm worthless, but he's practically begging to come up to me and offer himself up in bed. Aren't you ashamed?"

Xie Jingyao suddenly laughed, "Si Nian, now it's your turn to beg me."

"If you want me to agree to be your mistress, I'd rather ask my husband. At least I only need to make him happy and he'll help me."

Si Nian deliberately provoked Xie Jingyao and turned to leave.

Suddenly, her waist tightened, and her entire gaze turned towards her.

Xie Jingyao threw her onto the sofa, and when she tried to get up, she was pinned down.

"What are you doing? What's wrong with you?" Si Nian pushed the man off her.

Xie Jingyao gritted his teeth: "Lin Tinghan and that woman didn't treat you like a human being, they treated you like a plaything, making you stand at the door listening to them flirt, and you could endure it all! Si Nian, you're really getting more and more impressive."

Si Nian's breathing tightened. She said, "Yes, I can endure it. After all, if you want to be a wealthy wife, you have to be able to endure."

"It's easy for you to say. If you really want to put up with this, why don't you hire a lawyer and file for divorce?"

"You wouldn't understand, this is just some fun between husband and wife."

Xie Jingyao pinched Si Nian's cheeks, "Mrs. Lin likes to play with fun so much, why don't you play with me too?"

After saying that, he lowered his head and kissed his boss's lips.

Si Nian pushed him away, struggling violently, "Ugh... Xie Jingyao!"

Xie Jingyao seemed oblivious to her resistance.

When his hands started to wander and slipped inside Si Nian's clothes, Si Nian finally lost her temper and slapped him.

With a "snap".

Xie Jingyao's lips, still damp with moisture, moved slightly: "So feisty, just like before."

"Let me go, or I'll hurt you again."

Xie Jingyao showed no displeasure at being slapped. He leaned closer, as if to provoke, "Try hitting me again if you dare."

Si Nian also slapped him on the other cheek without hesitation.

"You're so obedient, you do whatever I tell you to do." Xie Jingyao grabbed her hands and pressed them on the top of her head.

"Are you a pervert?!"

Si Nian raised her foot to kick him, but Xie Jingyao seemed to have anticipated Si Nian's next move and directly pressed down on Si Nian's long leg with his knee.

Si Nian struggled but couldn't break free, her chest heaving with anger.

Seeing that she looked so angry that her face turned red, Xie Jingyao slapped her on the waist and then let go of her.

"It's boring."

Si Nian straightened her disheveled clothes, vigorously wiping her lips as she left the lounge without looking back.

Xie Jingyao sat on the sofa and reached out to touch his cheek.

He seemed to be thinking of something, and suddenly chuckled softly, then his eyes darkened.

Liang Chengfeng, who came to watch the rehearsal with Xie Jingyao, did not see Xie Jingyao return to the VIP seat for a long time.

He sent a message to Xie Jingyao.

After getting the lounge number, I found it.

As soon as they entered, they saw the obvious handprint on Xie Jingyao's face.

Liang Chengfeng asked in shock, "Brother Yao, what happened to you? Who dared to hit you in the capital?!"

"He got beaten up for being a hooligan."

Xie Jingyao answered without blushing or turning pale.

Liang Chengfeng almost thought there was something wrong with his ears.

He sat down next to Xie Jingyao and couldn't help but look at his face to confirm that it really was a slap mark.

He clicked his tongue repeatedly: "What kind of celestial being could make our CEO Xie act like a hooligan and then get slapped twice?"

Xie Jingyao didn't answer, but instead said to him, "Tell the person in charge of this orchestra that the new cellist plays terribly. Don't let me see her at the next rehearsal."

Liang Chengfeng scratched his head. There did seem to be a new cellist, but his playing wasn't particularly bad or out of place among the other instruments.

However, Xie Jingyao, the biggest investor, and his good friend spoke up.

Liang Chengfeng naturally wouldn't refuse.

……

Lin Tinghan did not see Si Nian in the orchestra.

He originally intended to let Si Nian wait a while longer to see how patient she could be with him.

Si Nian really needs to correct her stubborn temper.

After resting with his eyes closed in the lounge for half an hour, he opened the door to see Si Nian again, only to find that Si Nian had already left.

Si Nian sat in the car, feeling irritable.

Although she and Feng He hadn't had a proper conversation for over ten years because of her stepfather.

But she also knew that Feng He was cowardly, and that he loved her deeply.

She couldn't just sit idly by and watch Feng He's situation unfold.

What's more, all of this was caused by her.

Si Nian drove to the Lin family's old house, intending to ask Zhao Yulan for help.

Although Zhao Yulan spoils and pampers her son, she treats her fairly well.

She wanted to take a gamble, but Zhao Yulan wouldn't give her the chance.

The nanny stopped her at the door: "Young Madam, Madam has gone abroad on a business trip with Master. Not only can you not see her now, but you may also have difficulty contacting Madam."

Si Nian saw Zhao Yulan's friend playing golf, and was looking at the newly introduced famous flower varieties in the yard.

She knew in her heart that Zhao Yulan was just making excuses to avoid seeing her.

Si Nian wisely left and returned to Yun Jin Mansion.

Si Nian couldn't fall asleep even in the middle of the night.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

She picked up her phone and saw a text message from Lin Tinghan's number.

[Tomorrow night at 8 PM, private room 888 at Yanshanting. Make a good impression.]

Si Nian could hardly help but guess that this was Lin Tinghan's final ultimatum to her.

She knew she couldn't afford to cause any more trouble with Lin Tinghan; everything needed to be planned carefully.

【Okay.】Si Nian replied.

Chen Bitong looked at Lin Tinghan, who was already asleep in Lin Ziheng's hospital room.

She quietly deleted the messages on his phone and then put it back on his pillow.

The next day, Si Nian arrived at Yanshanting Restaurant on time.

She was led to private room 888 by the waiter, but when she opened the door, she found that there were more than just Lin Tinghan and Chen Bitong in the room.

The private room was decorated in a grand and girly style, with countless balloons and flowers, and a sign that read "Happy birthday, Lin Wenshuang".

The lively private room fell into a brief silence after Si Nian arrived.

Those who recognized Si Nian all looked at Lin Tinghan and the woman beside him.

Lin Tinghan frowned subconsciously and asked Si Nian, "Why did you suddenly come here?"

Si Nian's feet stiffened.

As soon as Lin Tinghan asked the question, all the scrutinizing gazes instantly fell on Si Nian.

Si Nian felt like she had thorns in her back as she stood at the door, her eyes glancing at the man sitting in the center of the sofa.

Xie Jingyao's gaze did not shift to her.

He simply asked, "Are you still going to drink?"

Everyone quickly raised their glasses again. Lin Tinghan also came to the door, pulled Si Nian aside, and said to her, "Alright, come in now that you're here."