Chapter 15: The Cannon Fodder Fiancée (15)

Yun Jin immediately shrank to the side to avoid the swirling storm. After dodging it, she continued to stir the pot, relishing the drama.

“I’m only thinking about you,” she said.

Xie Yanci laughed bitterly. Did he need her fake concern?

He grabbed her roughly, pulling her into his embrace.

Tilting her chin up, Xie Yanci asked in a low voice, “Are you still unwilling to be Mrs. Fu?”

“No,” Yun Jin replied, their eyes locking. She sensed the danger lurking in his gaze.

Trembling, she said, “I’ve already decided to break up with him. I even quit my job—bare resignation.” According to Qi Ming’s investigation, Yun Jin was a designer at Fu Jewelry, and the Yun family’s orders earlier this year were all secured through the Fu family’s connections.

In a way, the Fu family had done the Yun family a great favor.

By all reason and sentiment, she wouldn’t let Fu Han, such a prized catch, go easily.

But just thinking that Fu Han had been single for years, that the woman he finally liked had feelings for another man, made Xie Yanci feel as if he had swallowed a fly—disgusting beyond words.

He wouldn’t let Yun Jin be strangled, but he couldn’t bear to lose her either.

So he decided to go after Fu Han.

Apparently, the recent scandal hadn’t impacted the Fu family enough, so he planned to pour more fuel on the fire.

Xie Yanci intended to spread word in the industry that anyone collaborating with the Fu family would be crossing him.

Without the Fu family’s threat, he believed Yun Jin would quickly see the truth and surrender to him.

With this thought, he bent down and kissed the corner of Yun Jin’s lips.

Feeling her body tremble, he softened his temper, returning to the calm demeanor he had when they first met.

After a tender moment, Xie Yanci kissed her ear and asked, “Now that you’ve quit, what do you plan to do?”

If Yun Jin wanted to continue as a designer, he would immediately acquire a jewelry company for her to practice in.

But Yun Jin had no intention of returning to her old profession. Mainly because she lacked the talent; no matter how well she did, she couldn’t compare to the original owner of the role.

Better to change careers while still young.

She thought for a moment and said, “I want to go into business.”

“Good, I’ll teach you. What kind of business do you want to start?”

As they talked, the waiter served their dishes.

Yun Jin ate while saying, “I want to inherit my father’s company. I don’t aim to grow it too large, just keep it running smoothly.”

“That’s fine. After work, come to my company and learn from me.”

“Okay.” Yun Jin glanced at the time. It was getting late. “Let’s call it a night. I’ll come by your company after work tomorrow.”

“Alright.”

After dinner, Xie Yanci, as usual, drove Yun Jin back to the Yun residence. Only after seeing her go upstairs did he leave.

Yun Jin’s package arrived. She unpacked it and installed miniature cameras in her father’s study, bedroom, her own room, the living room, and the hallway.

Taking advantage of Aunt Li’s absence, she also placed two cameras in her room, preparing for any unforeseen circumstances.

Just as she stepped out of Aunt Li’s room, she collided with the woman herself.

Rather than feeling guilty, Yun Jin looked at her calmly and said, “It’s so late; Aunt Li, you’re not asleep yet?”

Aunt Li looked worried. “Yun Jin, have you seen Murong? That troublesome girl—where has she gone? She’s not answering her phone.”

Yun Jin’s faint smile made Aunt Li uneasy.

“She’s out on a date with Fu Han.”

“Aunt Li, you must be joking. How could she—”

Yun Jin interrupted, “Don’t pretend to be ignorant, Aunt Li. Don’t you know what your daughter has been up to? She’s been secretly involved with Fu Han for a long time.”

Guilt washed over Aunt Li’s face. “Yun Jin, it’s Aunt Li who’s sorry. If you’re angry, take it out on me. Please don’t blame Murong. She’s your best friend.”

“I don’t befriend someone who seduces my best friend’s man,” Yun Jin said coldly. “Since she moved into the Yun house, I’ve shared everything with her, treated her as a sister. But how did she repay me? By stealing my man.”

Aunt Li, feeling ashamed, lowered her head. “This can’t be all on Murong. You couldn’t keep Fu Han’s heart either. Her fault was not telling you. Since it’s already happened, Yun Jin, just give Fu Han to her. I beg you.”

“Without me, do you really think your daughter would set foot in the Fu family? You’re delusional,” Yun Jin sneered. “The Fu family wants the Yun heiress, not the housekeeper’s daughter. As long as I don’t make way for her, your daughter will be a mistress for life, never the legitimate wife.”

With that, Yun Jin ignored Aunt Li’s contorted, angry face and returned to her room.

Her phone rang. The caller ID showed Song Xiao.

“Are you home now, or still at the man’s place?”

“Get lost. That was a proper relationship; I came home early.”

“Proper or not, who knows? We just know you got with such a fine man.”

Yun Jin’s cheeks flushed. She chuckled and quickly changed the subject. “What are you calling me so late for?”

“Has Fu Han contacted you?”

“I blocked him. Whatever he does, I don’t know.”

“Yun Jin, you’re serious,” Song Xiao gasped, relieved that the love-struck phase was over and she wasn’t dealing with a mess anymore.

Song Xiao was happy for Yun Jin but recalled Fu Han’s words to her, and a surge of anger welled up.

“That scumbag Fu Han asked me for your contact info, then asked if you’d had enough of the drama. I gave him a piece of my mind, and now he’s behaving. Honestly, Yun Jin, are you really planning to give Fu Han to Su Murong?”

Despite Fu Han’s flaws, his family background was respectable in the industry.

Song Xiao was furious that Yun Jin’s carefully nurtured relationship was snatched away by Su Murong, the housekeeper’s daughter. The thought alone filled her with rage.

“No way, I have to go to the hospital and sort this out. Otherwise, I won’t sleep.”

“Don’t go. It’s not worth it for a shameless mistress. By the way, why did Fu Han contact you?”

Yun Jin was puzzled. Shouldn’t he still be at the hospital with the mistress? Why would he call Song Xiao to ask about her? Could the scumbag have suddenly developed a conscience?

At that moment, at the hospital:

Fu Han paced outside the ward, his expression unsettled.

Not long ago, his friend An Cheng had called, asking if he had reconciled with Yun Jin.

Fu Han said nothing.

To be honest, ever since he fled the wedding, Yun Jin had blocked all his contact.

So far, they had only met twice, both times ending unpleasantly.

On the other end, An Cheng was embellishing the story. “On the wedding day, she was taken away by President Xie. Did you know that?”

“Which President Xie?”

“The only one—Xie Yanci, the richest man in A City.”

An Cheng had tried to embarrass Yun Jin but had been scolded by Xie Yanci and now dared not utter a word.

With Xie Yanci’s immense power, he could easily wipe out the An family.

As an illegitimate son, An Cheng couldn’t compete with Xie Yanci, but he could manipulate Fu Han to give Yun Jin a hard time.

“Yun Jin probably cheated on you long ago. Her affair partner is none other than Xie Yanci.”