Chapter 1525 Testing
Chapter 1525 Testing
Nan Yifeng sat across from the dining table, his eyes fixed on Nan Weiwei.
Her absent-minded look was like a heavy stone, weighing down his heart.
The carefully cooked meal in front of her exuded an enticing aroma, but Nan Weiwei just mechanically fiddled with the food in the bowl, her eyes empty, as if her soul had already drifted away into the sky.
"What's wrong? You don't seem to have any appetite. What happened?"
Nan Yifeng was silent for a long time, but finally he couldn't suppress his inner emotions. His lips trembled slightly, and finally slowly opened and made a sound.
The voice was a little deep, as if long-suppressed emotions were now bursting forth like a flood. It was tinged with not only a hint of worry but also a touch of dissatisfaction.
He had been busy all day and was exhausted both physically and mentally. However, after get off work, he did not waste even a moment to catch his breath and hurried home.
He was in such a hurry just because he wanted to get home as soon as possible and prepare a hot meal for Nan Weiwei so that she could have a bite of hot food after a tiring day, and then rest comfortably and recuperate.
However, when he saw Nan Weiwei's appearance at this moment, all the expectations and care in his heart vanished in an instant.
Her listless look made it seem as if she didn't feel his good intentions at all, making him feel that his concern fell on deaf ears and received no response at all.
"Nothing?" Nan Weiwei slowly raised her head, forced a smile, and shook her head gently.
The smile was like a fragile flower, swaying in the strong wind, unable to conceal her inner anxiety and uneasiness.
It’s not that she doesn’t want to tell Nan Yifeng about Chen Donghai’s affairs, but she herself hasn’t figured it out yet and doesn’t know how to start the conversation. She is even more afraid of causing him unnecessary trouble.
Nan Yifeng frowned slightly, and the anger in his heart began to burn little by little.
This girl really makes people angry and helpless! I clearly told her not to run around and to rest at home, but she completely ignored me and ran out on her own.
He was busy all day, not caring about the company's projects. He dragged his tired body back home and had to rush to cook for her. But what about her? She actually acted so indifferent!
She didn't even look at the food he had worked so hard to prepare, but just said lightly, "I have no appetite."
Nan Yifeng's anger suddenly rose up, but he suppressed his anger and said to her calmly, "If you don't have an appetite, don't eat. I'm going to the company. I still have a few projects to finish."
Nan Yifeng jumped up from his seat like a firecracker that was suddenly lit, his body trembling slightly with excitement.
At the same time, his voice seemed to be pushed up by an invisible force, unconsciously rising by several decibels, mixed with a hint of anger.
His eyes were wide open as he stared at someone or something in front of him, his lips tightly pursed, as if he was trying hard to control his emotions, but his rising and falling chest betrayed the turbulent waves in his heart at the moment.
Immediately afterwards, Nan Yifeng seemed to be unable to bear the impact of this anger any longer. He suddenly grabbed the coat placed aside, waved his arm, and the coat flew out like a frightened bird.
His movements seemed hurried and flustered, as if doing so could slightly ease his inner boredom and dissatisfaction.
Nan Weiwei looked at Nan Yifeng's back as he walked towards the entrance, feeling a little flustered.
She wanted to speak to keep him, but her throat seemed to be blocked by something and she couldn't make a sound.
She knew that Nan Yifeng was doing this for her own good, but she really didn't have the energy to deal with his emotions right now.
She could only watch as he put on his coat, opened the door, and disappeared out the door.
The door slammed shut, and the sound was like thunder, echoing in the silent living room.
Nan Weiwei sat blankly at the dining table, looking at the still steaming food, tears welling up in her eyes.
She felt like a bird lost in a storm, lonely and helpless, not knowing where to fly.
This dinner, which should have been full of warmth, turned into the beginning of contradictions and conflicts, and she could only bear it all alone in this chaotic mood.
Nan Yifeng's resolute figure had just disappeared from sight, and in the tense atmosphere in the house that had not yet dissipated, a "ding dong" sound, and the phone's notification sound was like a bomb, instantly breaking the brief silence.
Nan Weiwei seemed to be electrocuted. She suddenly came to her senses and grabbed the mobile phone on the table.
When she saw the message from the private detective on the screen, her eyes widened instantly, as if she had seen the most terrifying thing in the world.
Those messages were like sharp daggers, piercing her heart straight away, causing her so much pain that she could hardly breathe.
This Chen Donghai, haha, is truly a man of hidden talents! On the surface, his business is flourishing and thriving, which makes people look at his abilities and achievements with new eyes.
However, the reality was far from perfect. In reality, his industry was like a hollowed-out mountain: seemingly solid on the outside, but completely empty on the inside, leaving only a shaky, crumbling shell.
What's worse is that this seemingly magnificent industrial building is not only empty inside, but also burdened with a mountain of debt.
These debts were like a heavy burden pressing on Chen Donghai, making it difficult for him to breathe.
The prosperous scene he presented was nothing but an illusion he used to cover up the real situation by various means.
It turned out that all his previous glory was just a carefully planned disguise, like a gorgeous bubble that would burst with a slight poke.
The reason for his divorce was that he went bankrupt and his wife left him.
Not long after he got out of his last failed marriage, he couldn't wait to find his aunt Jiang Ling.
The intention behind this is like a will-o'-the-wisp in the dark night, vague but chilling.
The image of her aunt quickly appeared in Nan Weiwei's mind, that kind, gentle and somewhat simple woman.
Over the years, my aunt had worked hard to save some money, and as a member of the Nan family, her status and wealth undoubtedly made her a hot commodity in Chen Donghai's eyes.
Nan Weiwei was almost certain that Chen Donghai was coming for her aunt and her own identity. He was like a greedy hunter, looking for the next prey to devour.
"This bastard!" Nan Weiwei gritted her teeth and squeezed out these words from between her teeth. Her hands were tightly holding the phone, and her knuckles turned white due to the force.
Anger, worry, fear and other emotions intertwined in her heart, like a blazing fire that almost swallowed her.
She could no longer sit idly by and had to take action immediately to stop Chen Donghai's conspiracy from succeeding.
Otherwise, my aunt might fall into an abyss from which there is no escape, and by then it would be too late for her to regret.
Nan Weiwei had no mind to eat at this moment. The truth that exploded like thunder set off a huge wave in her heart, making her unable to wait even a moment.
She rushed out of the door in a hurry, got into the car, stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped towards her aunt's house like an arrow.
Along the way, her heart was beating like a drum, and Chen Donghai's hypocritical face and the danger her aunt might face kept appearing in her mind.
Every red light seemed to be deliberately delaying time, making her anxious.
She gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white from the exertion, and her eyes were fixed on the road ahead, as if this could make the car go faster.
Finally, the car stopped downstairs of my aunt's house.
Nan Weiwei almost rushed out of the car and ran up the stairs in two steps.
The moment she opened the door, the scene in front of her made her freeze in place.
As expected, Chen Donghai was sitting at the dining table with a hypocritical and seemingly gentle smile on his face.
My aunt, who never liked cooking, actually tied an apron on and busied herself between the kitchen and the dining table, and even cooked a table full of dishes herself.
Although the dishes on the table looked a bit hastily prepared, they were filled with my aunt's love.
Nan Weiwei stood dumbfounded at the dining table, her eyes wide open and her mouth slightly open, as if she had seen something incredible.
She looked at her aunt, then at Chen Donghai, her face full of shock and confusion.
"Aunt, you..." Nan Weiwei just opened her mouth and her voice was choked.
She looked at her aunt's busy and shy figure, feeling both distressed and angry.
I feel sorry for my aunt who is so devoted to this man who might be a liar, and I am angry that Chen Donghai can enjoy all this so openly.
When the aunt heard Nan Weiwei's voice, she turned around with a happy smile on her face, "Weiwei is here, please sit down, the food is ready."
That smile seemed so dazzling in Nan Weiwei's eyes at this moment.
She knew that her aunt loved Chen Donghai sincerely, which was why she was willing to give him everything she had, but this sincerity might be trampled upon by Chen Donghai, the ruthless liar.
Nan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
Chen Donghai put on a seemingly friendly smile on his face, like a carefully painted but extremely hypocritical mask, and slowly stood up from his seat.
He stood up and slightly extended his hand, making a gesture of inviting her to sit down. He looked warm, as if he and Nan Weiwei had a deep friendship.
"Wow, isn't this Weiwei? Girls really change a lot when they grow up, they've grown so big! I almost didn't recognize you! It must have been several years since we last saw each other, right? Time flies! Back then, when you were still a little kid, you followed me around and called me uncle all day long! Haha, you were so cute back then! Oh, Weiwei, you may not remember, but I held you in my arms when you were a kid!"
There was a kind of feigned familiarity in his words, and his eyes scanned Nan Weiwei as if he was evaluating a commodity.
The tone of his voice made it seem as if he had always cared about Nan Weiwei's growth, but in reality, he had other terrible plans in mind.
"Weiwei, do you still recognize your Uncle Chen? Are your parents in good health? We haven't been in touch for several years."
He deliberately pronounced the words "Uncle Chen" in an extra intimate manner, and mentioned Nan Weiwei's parents with pretended concern, trying to create the illusion that an elder cared deeply for the younger generation.
However, his flickering eyes and the barely perceptible cunning at the corner of his mouth betrayed his true thoughts.
Nan Weiwei looked at him coldly, a feeling of disgust rising in her heart.
This man pretends to be so kind on the surface, but he has such a sinister conspiracy behind his back.
He approached my aunt only for her savings and the Nan family's background, and now he is still here making hypocritical greetings, which is really disgusting.
She suppressed the anger in her heart and did not explode immediately. She knew that now was not the time to expose him. She had to wait for the right time to expose the liar's true face and let her aunt see his true face.
When the aunt saw this scene, a relieved smile appeared on her face. She thought Chen Donghai and Nan Weiwei got along very well, but she didn't know what kind of huge crisis was hidden behind this.
"Of course I recognize him." Nan Weiwei said with a forced smile.
"Weiwei, it's great that you know Donghai." Aunt said.
Chen Donghai raised the corners of his mouth, with that disgusting hypocritical smile on his face, and greeted him warmly again: "Weiwei, come, come and eat with us."
That posture, that tone, it was as if he regarded himself as the master of this house, as if everything here was under his control.
He stretched out his hand and made an exaggerated invitation gesture, but his eyes were secretly observing Nan Weiwei's reaction, with his own little calculations in mind.
Nan Weiwei glanced at him coldly, her eyes full of disgust and vigilance.
She suppressed her anger and said calmly, "Haha, thank you. I've already eaten, so I won't eat anymore. I'm afraid I'll die of stuffing..."
Chen Donghai,,,,
"By the way, aunt, let me tell you something, that..."
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
"I...want to stay next to you for a few days. Do you mind?"
She deliberately pronounced the words "come back and stay for a few days" extra clearly, just to see how Chen Donghai would react.
When Chen Donghai heard this, his eyes changed slightly, but he quickly returned to his fake smile.
He subconsciously looked at Jiang Ling, as if seeking guidance.
Jiang Ling's face showed a trace of worry and concern. She stared at him and asked softly, "Okay, if you're willing, you can come back and live here. But... I'm a little curious, did anything unpleasant happen between you and Yi Feng? After all, you two have always gotten along so well, so why do you suddenly want to move back in?"
"That's right, that's right..." Chen Donghai asked hurriedly.
On the surface, he was concerned about Nan Weiwei, but in fact he was testing her, trying to get some information from her to see if her sudden return was related to Chen Donghai's affairs.
Nan Weiwei sneered in her heart. How could she not see through Chen Donghai's little trick?
She took a deep breath and replied calmly: "Aunt, Yi Feng and I didn't quarrel. I just missed you recently and wanted to come back to accompany you."
She deliberately led the topic to family affection, hoping to temporarily calm Jiang Ling and Chen Donghai so that they would not become suspicious.
Chen Donghai's eyes flashed with suspicion after hearing this, but he quickly smiled and said, "I see. Then Weiwei, you can stay a few more days and accompany your aunt."
Although he said this, he was actually thinking about the real purpose of Nan Weiwei's return, worried that she would ruin his good fortune.
The atmosphere in the whole room became increasingly tense, like a war without the smoke of gunpowder. Everyone was testing and everyone was on guard. Nan Weiwei knew that she had to be more cautious in order to protect her aunt in this crisis.
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