A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return
chapter-393

According to logic, it should be Xia Yu.

Xia Yu was a child whom Pei Ziheng adopted for almost twenty years. Even if she lost favor recently, didn’t it look like she was still being doted on at the moment? Xia Yu had bullied many people, and even people who closely worked with Pei Ziheng suffered her wrath for the past two years. However, they had never seen Pei Ziheng talking sternly to her. Instead, he had always given in to her.

Regardless of what Ye Xingling’s relationship with Pei Ziheng was, even if she were a new love and a constant friend, she did not have to put Xia Yu down. However, unexpectedly, the order Chu Chen received was biased towards Ye Xingling without trying to make a compromise at all.

“That’s… impossible!” Xia Yu face was white and her lips were shaking. “Brother Ziheng wouldn’t treat me like that! He wouldn’t!”

“Xiao Yu, Boss also told me to pass you a message.” Chu Chen said.

“What?” Xia Yu looked at him blankly.

“Boss said that he doesn’t want to see you giving Miss Ye trouble ever again.” Chu Chen said emotionlessly.

If that order to give up the recording studio did not reveal anything, this sentence confirmed who was more significant to Pei Ziheng.

Just now, those who had offended Ye Xingling with their expressions became quiet. Many of them could not help but change their expressions, and even showed looks of apology and flattery. Seriously, her backing was the most powerful person in the company. There were many days ahead for them. Who was willing to become enemies with her over such a small matter?

Xia Yu turned paler. She looked at Chu Chen and then looked resentfully at Xia Ling. Finally, she tightly bit her lip and left with her entourage.

The remaining people gathered around. They were all recording studio staff who were just there to see the commotion. They started telling Xia Ling that they were helpless just now with caution as they wanted to curry favor with her.

Xia Ling was impatient, and Chu Chen could tell as well, so he quickly dispersed the crowd.

Soon, only him, her, Luo Luo, and Luo Luo’s manager were left.

“Come, let’s eat.” Xia Ling smiled and said to Luo Luo.

Luo Luo was a very innocent girl, but she was not stupid. After witnessing what had happened, she pulled her with some concern. “Xiao Ling, you and Pei Ziheng…”

Her hesitation when speaking caused Xia Ling’s emotions to be in a mess.

She did not care about what outsiders thought about her, but it was awkward and embarrassing for a friend to speculate about her relationship with Pei Ziheng. She slightly lowered her head and whispered. “I’m living in Pei Ziheng’s house now.”

Luo Luo was shocked. “You… why are you… what about Li Lei? What about Boss Li?” She blabbered incoherently because she did not know what to say. How could Xiao Ling be this sort of person? How could she abandon Boss Li who was so good to her and run into the arms of Pei Ziheng? Was there any misunderstanding?

She stared at Xia Ling with a face filled with worries and misgivings.

Before Xia Ling could say anything, Chu Chen already opened his mouth. “The restaurant is not far in front. Miss Ye, this is probably the first time you’re here, right? The special dishes here are honey sauce oysters. Making food with the sauce is very laborious, so there are only three limited portions every day. If we are quick, we may be able to get one.”

Xia Ling turned around to look at him.

Chu Chen’s smile was gentle and decent, and he acted as if everything was peaceful.

An irritable feeling crept up in Xia Ling’s heart. Did he change the subject like that because he did not want others to know about her relationship with Pei Ziheng? What had his master instructed him to do in advance?

Her blood boiled and she said to Luo Luo, “Yes. It’s how you think it is. Pei Ziheng and I are in a romantic relationship. I’m his woman now.”

Luo Luo was so anxious that she wanted to cry. How could this be?

Although Boss Pei was rich, powerful, and handsome, he looked very fierce. He was certainly not someone who could give Xiao Ling happiness. Even when Xiao Ling was talking about him, her eyebrows would furrow. However, Boss Li was different. Every time Xiao Ling mentioned him, her expression was endlessly tender and sweet. She looked so happy as if pink bubbles were in the air. The person whom Xiao Ling really loved was obviously Boss Li.

“Xiao Ling, how about you think about it again?” Luo Luo begged. “Don’t be with Pei Ziheng and return to Boss Li’s arms. He’s the one who deserves you to be with forever!”

Xia Ling slowly shook her head, smiled bitterly, and said, “How can I go back? Luo Luo, it’s not that I like Pei Ziheng. It’s because he is coercing me to be with him and refuses to let me go. He is rich and powerful, so how can I say no? If there’s a day when he doesn’t want me anymore, I’ll leave immediately and never look back.”

The surroundings were silent.

Chu Chen, Luo Luo, and Luo Luo’s manager Zhou Bin were all looking at her with incredulous expressions.

“Miss Ye…” Chu Chen’s throat was dry.

Xia Ling glanced at him mockingly. Why didn’t he stop her from saying those unspeakable things? Now he would have difficulty explaining it to his master. Well, after covering up for Pei Ziheng during her past life and persuading her to be his lifetime underground lover, the ending was rather unpleasant. What else could he expect from him in this life?

She was no longer the innocent girl in her past life and would never believe those outright lies any more. Now, she did not mind exposing this distorted relationship. The only thing she cared about was Pei Ziheng.

She was originally forced to do so anyway.

If it spread, it would be his trouble, not hers.

She looked at Chu Chen and smiled smugly. Would he get exasperated like his master? Thinking about it again, there was a sour feeling in her heart. All the enjoyment vanished, and in an instant, she felt dispirited.

She could not bring herself to eat. Xia Ling turned around, left them behind, and walked towards the other corridor.

Behind her, footsteps were heard. Chu Chen was catching up.

“Miss Ye.” He called.

Xia Ling ignored him and quickly walked forward.

“Miss Ye,” he called and reminded her in a low voice. “Please speak and act cautiously in the future.”

Speak and act cautiously?

She laughed coldly. “Get lost.”

He knitted his brows. “No matter how much Boss dotes on you, he won’t tolerate what you did in public…”

“Get lost!” She furiously yelled.

He did not say anything but looked down and followed her step by step. He looked like a loyal old housekeeper who was tolerating an insensible lady who was throwing a tantrum.

There were many people in the corridor, and many artistes and workers witnessed this scene. They all could not help but look at them twice.

Xia Ling was even more infuriated and simply sauntered forward. She walked instinctively without noticing her direction. When she came to her senses, she saw a familiar crystal glass sliding door. It had a very beautiful cracked ice pattern, and in the gaps, there were faint gold and silver embellishments. Under the corridor lights, it glistened with utmost beauty. Every single detail could be seen clearly.

In her past life, it belonged to her — Diva Xia Ling’s special lounge.

Unconsciously, she pressed the button beside the door.