Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 165 - 162: I am Li Si’s Friend

The two drank and chatted. A female waitress delivering drinks recognized Yin Xian and claimed to be a friend of Li Si, saying she had met Yin Xian before.

This made Ye Duowei furious. She already felt a sting in her heart like a thorn whenever Li Si was mentioned, and now Yin Xian had actually met her friend? Could this relationship still be simple?

So, fueled by alcohol, she began acting hysterical, screaming and hitting Zhou Rou, leaving her humiliated. Everyone else stood around and watched, but not a single person stepped in to help.

Zhou Rou regretted her actions deeply, as if her guts were being twisted. She had originally thought that meeting Yin Xian at this gathering was a matter of fate. Ever since her fallout with Li Si, she had been obsessed with the idea of climbing to the top and making a name for herself. But life is never so simple or effortless.

She had no degree, no skills, just a somewhat decent appearance. She didn’t want to work in tough, demanding jobs, only seeking quick rewards, so only certain industries could bring her fast money.

Yet, she didn’t want to lower her worth too much, clinging to some sense of dignity and limits. After arriving in Beijing, she became destitute, unable to find work, and squeezed into a tiny space in her brother Zhou Gang’s dorm, enduring his ridicule and contempt.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she gritted her teeth and found the job she now had, moving into a dorm room and at least having a place to stay. After a few months of work, besides her wage and tips, her monthly earnings were considerable—at least more than Zhou Gang made!

But today, everything plummeted to rock bottom; not only did she lose her job, but she also lost her place to stay. This month’s salary was a meager 1,500 yuan, which was only because her usually good relationships earned her support from the supervisor who fought for it.

If it weren’t for that, she wouldn’t have gotten even this amount. The hefty manager’s reason for her dismissal was that she had offended a guest who couldn’t be provoked, damaging the bar’s reputation and business.

The New Year was around the corner, and she had originally planned to wait until Zhou Gang’s company closed for the Lunar New Year on the 27th, then squeeze onto the Spring Festival train back home with him for reunion.

But now, how could she go back? With what?

If Zhou Gang returned, his lack of money wouldn’t matter—her mother would surely treat him with good food and drinks. But for her, it wouldn’t work. If she went back home without money, those debt collectors would ruin their New Year, and her mother wouldn’t let her off easily.

Looking at Beijing’s dazzling lights, still vibrant even this late at night, her heart felt a sour confusion, not knowing what to do next.

Sometimes, she even regretted some of the things she’d done before. After experiencing so much, looking back at her past actions made her feel childish and absurd.

If it were her now, she certainly wouldn’t have made things so rigid with Li Si, nor would she have done things behind her back that were so easily discovered. But sigh, thinking about this now—what was the point?

Just as her mind was swamped with chaotic thoughts, a sharp screech of tires rang out nearby, and a blue sports car stopped in front of her. Curious, Zhou Rou glanced at the man stepping out of the car—it was Yin Xian!

"You!" Zhou Rou quickly adjusted her posture and expression to her best, putting on a look of shock and sorrow.

Yin Xian felt embarrassed and scratched his head. "Honestly, I’m really sorry. My girlfriend caused you to lose your job! She was drunk—normally, she’s not like this!"

With a bitter pull of her lips, Zhou Rou said, "It’s fine! Anyway, it’s almost New Year, and I was planning to return to North City too. It’s just..."

"Is that so? Then, is your injury okay?" Yin Xian scanned her, and though her body seemed fine, her face had visible swelling from slaps, and there were traces of blood at the corner of her mouth that hadn’t been cleaned properly.

Zhou Rou pretended she was in pain, clutching her face. "No, go ahead! If your girlfriend sees you here, she might hit me again! Even though I’m friends with Li Si, saying hi to you doesn’t mean anything!"

In truth, she was gambling—gambling on the relationship between Yin Xian and Li Si and his character.

When Yin Xian heard Li Si’s name, he became even more enthusiastic. "I already took her home; it’s fine now. Let me take you to the hospital for a check-up!" He didn’t know about the animosity between Li Si and Zhou Rou and assumed they were friends.

Today’s events, after all, were mostly Weiwei’s fault, so he thought he should offer some compensation. That way, even if Li Si found out later, she wouldn’t hold it against him.

His words and actions were exactly what Zhou Rou hoped for, and she feigned reluctance, "Really, there’s no need! It’s so late—you should head home too. I’ll go find my brother instead!"

Yin Xian checked the time—it was already midnight. How could he feel assured letting a young woman walk alone under such circumstances? Seeing her fragile appearance, he was moved by pity.

"Let me take you! Don’t be polite. Since you’re Li Si’s friend, you’re also mine! Don’t refuse, okay?"

Zhou Rou nodded in agreement, her eyes betraying a triumphant gleam that she quickly lowered her head to hide. Yin Xian, eager to get her into the car, did not notice.

After shutting the car door, Yin Xian started the engine and asked, "I’ll accompany you to the hospital first, and if everything’s fine, I’ll send you to your brother’s place. Sound good?"

It was Zhou Rou’s first time sitting in such a luxurious car. She discreetly examined the interior while responding softly, "Okay!" frёeweɓηovel_coɱ

Inside, though, her thoughts churned with complex emotions of jealousy towards Li Si’s connection to a wealthy man.

On the way, the two exchanged soft words, with their conversation largely revolving around Li Si. Zhou Rou gave vague responses, mentioning some things about Li Si and creating the illusion that their relationship was close—not just as former high school classmates but as good friends.

Eventually, Yin Xian asked, "So, does Li Si know you’re also in Beijing?"

A thought struck Zhou Rou, and she responded tentatively, "She’s very busy. I didn’t feel it was appropriate to bother her, especially since I’m working while she’s still a student—it’s different!"

Yin Xian nodded in agreement, focusing on the road while replying, "True! Have you met her boyfriend?"

Zhou Rou bit her lip, instinctively believing Li Si’s boyfriend was Mr. Leng. A spark of resentment flared in her, and she paused before replying, "Are you talking about Mr. Leng?"

"Yes, that’s him!" Yin Xian confirmed, mentioning, "I’ve met him a few times—quite the cold personality!"

"Haha, really?" Zhou Rou forced a laugh, steering away from the topic, though her heart was already steeped in jealousy.

After leaving the hospital with some medication, Yin Xian planned to take Zhou Rou to her brother’s place.

But Zhou Rou’s mind spun with ideas, unwilling to let this wealthy catch slip away. She devised a plan and said, "Brother Yin, it’s so late. I’m afraid my brother’s dorm might not allow visitors. How about you take me to a nearby hotel? Just a cheap one is fine!"

Yin Xian sympathized with her plight, figuring that a young woman truly faced difficulties. Feeling sorry for her, he decided to pay for a luxury five-star hotel suite instead. After dropping her off and settling her into the room, he left his phone number for her to call if she needed anything, then left.

Zhou Rou looked around the room and sneered coldly. She didn’t believe that with her means, she couldn’t secure a life of opulence. As for Li Si, she was just lucky—that’s all.

Meanwhile, completely unaware of these schemes, Li Si had been accompanying Mrs. Leng on shopping sprees, exhausted to the point where the mere mention of shopping made her feet ache. She genuinely admired those wealthy women who could stride confidently through malls in 10-centimeter-high heels.

Since Mrs. Leng learned of their plans to get engaged on Valentine’s Day, she had truly embraced Li Si as her future daughter-in-law, busily organizing engagement preparations while buying her numerous outfits, shoes, bags, and even helping her coordinate them.

In return, Li Si tried to build rapport by inviting Leng Mochen to join them for meals, smoothing the relationship between them significantly. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian.com with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)

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