Read Novel Full Chapter 2323: Chapter 127: Later, He Took the Initiative to Appear on Her Show
Chapter 2323: Chapter 127: Later, He Took the Initiative to Appear on Her Show
Tang Jinchen pressed his lips together, feeling somewhat despondent after being rejected repeatedly.
Looking at Gu Zhitong, he spoke again, this time with a trace of helplessness in his voice, “You’re heading back to G City tomorrow. I’m also going on a mission in the afternoon, and I don’t know when we’ll meet next.”
The atmosphere in the restaurant subtly shifted because of these words.
Momo paused with her chopsticks near her mouth, her eyes darting between Tang Jinchen and Gu Zhitong in surprise.
She hesitated, considering whether to leave for the living room to give them some private conversation time.
Her wrist was gently but firmly grasped by a strong hand.
She looked up.
It was Ye Zhan, who had been leaning against the doorframe earlier, now standing just behind her, his tall figure slightly inclined, making his sculpted features fall into shadow, presenting an indescribable aura.
Ye Zhan didn’t speak.
He just gestured with his eyes, signaling her to leave with him.
Leaving Tang Jinchen and Gu Zhitong alone.
Momo nodded, standing up promptly.
Ye Zhan released her hand and turned to walk out ahead of her.
Momo followed him out to the living room.
In the restaurant, only Gu Zhitong and Tang Jinchen were left now.
She had gotten used to Tang Jinchen’s confessions and sweet talk over these days, so his words now didn’t stir her much.
But she wasn’t completely unaffected.
Tang Jinchen’s serious demeanor mixed with a hint of reluctance and helplessness lightly touched her heart.
He didn’t seem to notice that Ye Zhan and Momo had left, his deep eyes staring straight at her.
Not blinking.
Almost stubbornly waiting for her response.
Gu Zhitong’s heart softened under his gaze.
“Don’t look at me like that. I didn’t say I don’t like being with a group. Since there’s free hot pot, I’ll talk to Ziye later, we can join you guys,” she said.
The smile on her face carried a hint of discomfort, but Tang Jinchen was too happy at her agreement to notice her unease.
Instead, he grabbed her hand, his gaze becoming even more intense, “Tongtong, thank you.”
He wanted to tell her how happy he was.
But the words only turned into a thank you.
The warmth from his dry hand spread over the back of her hand, making her blink and withdraw her hand.
In the living room, Momo took a tissue from the box on the coffee table to wipe her mouth, then turned to look in the direction of the restaurant.
Recalling something, she suddenly turned to ask Ye Zhan, “Is Tang Jinchen really going on a mission tomorrow?”
Ye Zhan raised an eyebrow, a slight smile playing on his lips, “He is.”
“Has he ever had a girlfriend before?”
Momo grew curious.
Tang Jinchen seemed fond of Sister Tongtong, evidently not willing to give up easily.
If he were to win Sister Tongtong over, her uncle might be upset.
Thinking of this, her eyes sparkled as she looked at Ye Zhan, aware that he, as Tang Jinchen’s sworn brother, must know more about him than Qingqing does.
Ye Zhan glanced toward the restaurant, noting that it would take some time for the two inside to emerge.
Qin Qingqing was still in the room with Mo Ziye, eating.
He gestured for Momo to sit on the sofa, and he settled down first.
Then, slowly, he said, “Jinchen and I both don’t have time for relationships.”
Momo responded with an “Oh.”
Such places seem to make it difficult to meet women.
“Have any clues been found on Ziye’s case?”
After a few minutes of silence, Momo changed the topic.
Ye Zhan nodded, “We’ve found some leads, but it’s not enough right now.”
“Finding leads is good news.” Momo’s face broke into a delighted smile, her already beautiful eyes glimmering like shattered diamonds under the crystal lighting.
Any lead can lead to more discoveries.
Besides, it’s only been two days.
“Ye Zhan, I have a proposal for you, would you consider it?”
When Momo said this, her eyes shined brightly at Ye Zhan.
Even with a hint of appraisal.
Ye Zhan, unsure of her proposal, still raised an eyebrow and asked, “What is it?”
“When you solve Ziye’s case, I’d like to invite you to my TV station for a program, to conduct an interview with you.”
“…”
Ye Zhan was genuinely surprised.
He hadn’t expected Momo to invite him to a show.
He never had an interest in such things.
Thus, he didn’t respond immediately.
Instead, he lowered his gaze, focusing on the coffee table before him.
Momo was quite the clever girl.
Seeing his lack of response, she chuckled twice, “I merely had a sudden thought, if you don’t like it, please forget I mentioned it. No need to feel pressured.”
“I don’t like being the center of attention.”
Ye Zhan deliberated before explaining.
Momo felt a bit frustrated with herself for the suggestion, a hint of apologetic smile on her refined face, “Sorry, I didn’t think it through.”
“No problem, if I ever find it convenient, I’ll let you know.”
This was originally meant as a polite refusal.
But Ye Zhan hadn’t imagined that one day he would genuinely appear on Momo’s show.
Going to her personally…
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Tang Jinchen and Ye Zhan brought only one car to the Qin Family.
On the way to the Ye Family, they sat in the front while Qin Qingqing, Momo, and Gu Zhitong were seated in the back.
At the entrance of the Ye Family, Feng Yize and Chu Junming were already waiting there.
Once they arrived, the seven of them entered the Ye Family together.
The Shi Family’s funeral attracted many visitors, but none were as striking as this group of handsome men and beautiful women.
In front of the altar, Shi Zhen and Shi Xi were kneeling in mourning clothes.
Each time someone entered, they would rise to kowtow.
Upon seeing Ye Zhan enter, Shi Zhen’s tear-stained eyes suddenly brightened, unable to contain her excitement. She started to call out, “Ye Zhan,” but stopped.
Then she noticed among the people behind him, the woman she had seen outside Imperial City Hotel last time.
The joy in Shi Zhen’s eyes was extinguished as if doused with cold water, jealousy surging instantly within her gaze.
Her hands clenched tightly as she forced herself to calm down.
Seeing her expression change, Shi Xi, who was kneeling opposite, eyed Gu Zhitong, Momo, and Qin Qingqing.
Unaware that Shi Zhen’s jealousy was directed at Momo, she mistakenly thought it stemmed from the previous hint of relationship between Ye Zhan and Qin Qingqing, assuming Shi Zhen was still the jealous type.
Her thoughts quickly turned, devising a plan.
Yet outwardly, she remained composed.
Sorrowfully, she kowtowed to each of them.
When they were about to leave, Shi Zhen finally couldn’t resist calling out, “Momo, wait a moment.”
Momo had just taken a step forward, surprised to hear Shi Zhen calling her, and turned back.
Beside her, Qin Qingqing and Gu Zhitong were also startled.
They didn’t understand Shi Zhen’s insanity, seemingly unfamiliar with Momo, why she called out to her.
Momo squinted slightly, asking calmly, “Miss Shi, is there something else?”
“Yes, I have something to say to you.”
Shi Zhen glanced at Ye Zhan, then at Momo.