Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 42 Mo discovers Lin Xi's situation and deliberately frames her.

Business Department.

Chen Jingyi had just finished tidying up her desk and poured herself a glass of water when a woman in her mid-twenties called out to her: "Manager Chen."

Chen Jingyi turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Come here, I have something to tell you."

Seeing her gossipy expression, Chen Jingyi walked over suspiciously.

The man pulled her into the bathroom, took out his phone and showed it to her: "Look."

Chen Jingyi was taken aback: "What is this?"

"Lin Xi, she got out of President Duan's car."

Chen Jingyi glanced at the photo: "Are you sure?"

"Of course, I was shocked for a long time when I saw it before I remembered to take a picture with my phone, but it was too late. I could only take a picture of Mr. Duan's car passing by her."

Chen Jingyi pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

"What do you think her relationship is with President Duan?"

Chen Jingyi countered with, "What do you think?"

"President Duan is so high and mighty, and I've never seen him with any women around him. It can't be that kind of relationship, can it?"

Chen Jingyi's eyes flashed with malice as she said, "Who knows? Don't tell anyone about this for now."

"clear."

Chen Jingyi raised her hand, and the person left the bathroom.

She held her phone to her chin, thinking for a long time, before dialing a number: "Hey, Brother Shan, could you help me contact someone?"

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Lin Xi was somewhat distracted at work today because she was thinking about Duan Mingxuan.

I finally made it to the end of the workday and received a call from Liang Yutong.

Liang Yutong asked about Duan Mingxuan's condition and said she would go to the hospital with him to get a checkup.

The two met at the hospital entrance.

"Was it really Zhang Mo who saved Duan Mingxuan?" Liang Yutong, still in surprise, linked arms with Lin Xi.

Lin Xi nodded: "It was her. Fortunately, the surgery was successful, otherwise Mingxuan would have lived with guilt for the rest of his life."

Liang Yutong stopped scolding Duan Mingxuan at this moment, and just looked at Lin Xi with pity, saying, "Aren't you afraid they'll get back together?"

Lin Xi smiled dejectedly: "Well, there's nothing I can do about that."

Liang Yutong grabbed her arm: "Although I think Duan Mingxuan has a bad temper and isn't good enough for you, I also feel sorry for you having liked him for so many years. Love is selfish, why don't you just tell him the truth?"

She had planned to make it clear when she returned to China, but it was too late.

To say it now would seem like taking advantage of someone's misfortune.

Lin Xi shook her head: "Let's go upstairs and check on Zhang Mo first."

Zhang Mo had already woken up, and Duan Mingxuan was clumsily taking care of her.

She smiled and asked, "Mingxuan, are you alright?"

Duan Mingxuan was touched: "I'm fine, Momo, thank you so much this time."

"I love you," Zhang Mo said weakly. "Mingxuan, can we... can we get back together?"

Lin Xi tightened her grip on the doorknob and stopped in her tracks.

"I……"

Duan Mingxuan felt a moment of resistance, panic, and guilt; a jumble of emotions piled up in his heart.

At first, I was with Zhang Mo simply because I liked her.

As we spent more time together, I discovered that she had a very good temper and complemented me perfectly, so we started dating.

But it's true that he said he never thought about marrying her when they broke up.

"I know I was wrong. I will definitely treat Lin Xi as my younger sister from now on. Please forgive me."

Lin Xi knew she shouldn't be eavesdropping, but she couldn't move her feet.

“I forgive you for this,” Duan Mingxuan said. “But let’s talk about getting back together later.”

Zhang Mo knew she couldn't force him, so she smiled and agreed, but her eyes were cold behind her back.

Duan Mingxuan, I've shed so much blood for you, you'll never get rid of me in this lifetime.

Lin Xi lowered her eyelashes and waited until there was no sound from inside before raising her hand to knock on the ward door.

Zhang Mo disliked Lin Xi, but she always acted very happy in front of Duan Mingxuan.

She would complain of pain here one minute and pain there the next.

Duan Mingxuan gently coaxed her, putting Lin Xi and Liang Yutong out of his mind.

Lin Xi's gaze followed Duan Mingxuan closely.

Duan Mingxuan has been domineering since childhood. When he was sick as a child, he would make her drink medicine with a stern face.

As he grew older, his temper worsened, and he would throw a tantrum for ages if things didn't go his way.

Since the bottom line wasn't crossed, Lin Xi basically turned a blind eye.

Duan Mingxuan's domineering nature is partly due to her own indulgence.

Lin Xi looked down at her toes and gave a wry smile.

It's your own fault.

Liang Yutong was also shocked when she saw the gentle Duan Mingxuan.

When Yu Lang arrived and saw her expression, he said, "Surprised? I never thought Duan Mingxuan would be like this?"

Liang Yutong shook off the goosebumps all over her body: "I feel like I've become a different person, it's so hard to get used to."

Yu Lang: "Isn't that normal? Momo risked her life to save her, and Mingxuan experienced it firsthand. Right now, he feels guilty. If Momo wanted the stars, Mingxuan would go up to the sky and circle around them."

Liang Yutong chuckled: "Really? But just now, when he asked to get back together, Duan Mingxuan refused."

Yu Lang was taken aback: "They didn't get back together? I thought it was a done deal."

No sooner had she finished speaking than someone brought Zhang Mo's dinner.

Duan Mingxuan clumsily poured out the liquid food and accidentally burned his finger.

Lin Xi nervously grabbed him and looked him over, saying, "Go rinse it with cold water first, I'll take care of things here."

As she spoke, she poured the porridge and carefully fed it to Zhang Mo.

Zhang Mo smiled and thanked her.

Seeing how well she took care of people, Yu Lang laughed and said, "Grandpa Duan always wanted Mingxuan to marry Xiaoxi. I wonder who will benefit from it in the end."

Duan Mingxuan came out of the restroom and was displeased upon hearing this: "Our Xiaoxi will not marry anyone else, she will stay with me for the rest of her life."

Zhang Mo's heart skipped a beat: "You and Mingxuan..."

Seeing Zhang Mo looking at her thoughtfully, Lin Xi tried her best to make amends: "I was still young at that time, and my grandfather arranged a marriage for me randomly in order to ensure my safety."

Zhang Mo smiled, but it was a forced smile.

When their almond-shaped eyes met, Zhang Mo was suddenly taken aback.

She remembered when she first got together with Duan Mingxuan, he said that her almond-shaped eyes were beautiful and that he liked them.

Zhang Mo observed Lin Xi discreetly, her mind filled with memories of her past interactions with Duan Mingxuan.

Duan Mingxuan forbids Lin Xi from drinking, provokes Duan Yiheng for her sake, breaks the gift Lin Xi gave to Duan Yiheng, and they have a cold war followed by reconciliation...

All of this raises the question: what were Lin Xi's true intentions?

Childhood sweethearts, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Yu Lang had spoken of Duan Mingxuan's kindness to Lin Xi, and also of Lin Xi's dependence on Duan Mingxuan.

How much of this is due to romantic love between men and women?

Zhang Mo had to consider all the possibilities.

She had met so many rich second-generation heirs, but she never gave herself away easily. Her goal was not an exorbitant breakup fee, but a marriage into a wealthy family.

Although Duan Mingxuan has a bad temper, he is actually easy to coax, and he is simple, generous, and handsome. He is the best person she has ever met.

She would absolutely not allow anyone to sabotage it.

The porridge was still a little hot. Zhang Mo glanced at Lin Xi, who was helping her cool it down, and an idea came to her.

Zhang Mo glanced at Duan Mingxuan, who was talking to Yu Lang, and said to Lin Xi, "I'll do it myself."

Seeing her pale face, Lin Xi asked with some concern, "Can you manage on your own?"

"Sure, I'm not used to being fed by others."

Lin Xi had no choice but to hand her the bowl, saying, "Be careful."

Zhang Mo reached out and took it, and Lin Xi let go. She saw Zhang Mo smile at her, and the next second, the hot porridge spilled.

"Careful." Lin Xi instinctively reached out to catch it, but was scalded and shuddered.

Zhang Mo screamed, "Mingxuan, it's so hot!"

Lin Xi stood there in astonishment, unable to believe it.