My Livestreaming Metaphysics & Gossip Became an Internet Sensation Ch. 116

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With no choice, he awkwardly interrupted Xu Kaida's passionate storytelling, saying he needed to use the restroom.

That Xu Kaida really could talk. They'd been going back and forth for ages and still hadn't gotten to the actual business. If it weren't for the guy's animated face and flying spit, Zhou Ding might've thought he was stalling on purpose.

Anyway, it left Zhou Ding in a foul mood. As soon as he stepped away from Xu Kaida, his face fell as he went looking for the bathroom—only to bump into a young man coming from the other direction.

Zhou Ding stopped dead in his tracks. He'd seen Jiang Yiqing's photo—no way he wouldn't recognize him. But... what was he doing here?

Was he working for Xu Kaida's company? Seemed possible.

Huh. So he actually found a legit job? Not too embarrassing, Zhou Ding thought, and his expression softened a little.

He stopped walking and waited for Jiang Yiqing to approach and greet him. In his head, he was already playing out all the possible reactions: nervous, excited, maybe even angry. All likely.

After all, the Zhou Corporation's official account had just publicly announced yesterday that they'd severed ties with Jiang Yiqing. Zhou Ding kind of regretted not dodging out of sight before Jiang Yiqing spotted him.

Not that he was afraid. Please—afraid of Jiang Yiqing? Never. He just didn't want a scene, especially not here at the Xu family estate. If Jiang Yiqing started making a fuss, everyone would know he had an illegitimate son running around. Talk about humiliating.

With that thought, Zhou Ding's expression turned even darker.

He was already planning how to talk Jiang Yiqing down from a tantrum when—what the hell—Jiang Yiqing just walked right past him like he didn't even exist.

Zhou Ding: "......"

He had just been worrying about the kid causing a scene, but now the guy ignored him like air. He should've been relieved, yet somehow that made him even more annoyed.

This brat was definitely doing it on purpose!

Fuming, Zhou Ding threw caution to the wind and snapped, "Jiang Yiqing, stop right there!"

Jiang Yiqing: "......"

Can I pretend I didn't hear that?

Unfortunately, no—Zhou Ding had already marched up to him in three quick steps.

Jiang Yiqing frowned slightly. "What is it?"

Zhou Ding's face darkened. "Is that how you talk to me?"

Jiang Yiqing was exasperated. Wasn't his tone perfectly normal? What, was he supposed to come running over yelling "Dad"? If he really did that, Zhou Ding would probably freak out even more.

When he didn't respond, Zhou Ding exhaled sharply. Reminding himself this wasn't his own turf, he frowned and said, "What are you doing here?"

Jiang Yiqing gave him a look, as if wondering how Zhou Ding could even ask something so dumb. "Why I'm here is none of your business, is it?"

"You—" Zhou Ding looked like he was about to blow up, but held back. Then, as if thinking of something, his tone softened. "I know you're upset, but don't be. I had no choice. I have my own family now..."

Jiang Yiqing: "......" Seriously? He's putting on a whole act now?

"Huh, anyway, don't blame me," Zhou Ding said, wiping his face like some middle-aged man terrified of his wife. "If you want to blame someone, blame your Aunt Mei. If I hadn't given in to her, our whole family would've fallen apart."

At that, Jiang Yiqing couldn't help it—he burst out laughing.

Zhou Ding, clearly annoyed, snapped, "What's so funny?"

Jiang Yiqing smiled and said, "I was just thinking... you and Mei Qian are truly a match made in heaven."

Zhou Ding frowned. That sounded like a compliment, but something about it felt off. He couldn't quite tell why Jiang Yiqing would bring that up all of a sudden.

Still, just from exchanging a few words with him, Zhou Ding had to admit—Mei Qian was right. Jiang Yiqing was no pushover.

And today was supposed to be about securing a business deal. No room for screw-ups. So Zhou Ding straightened his posture and put on his elder face. "Just don't mention that we know each other, got it?"

He fully expected Jiang Yiqing to get upset, maybe even start a scene. But instead, the kid agreed cheerfully, "Sure, we don't really have any connection anyway."

Jiang Yiqing clicked his tongue softly. Zhou Ding acting like people were lining up to be his kid was honestly hilarious.

Zhou Ding was momentarily thrown off by how smoothly Jiang Yiqing went along with it. He gave a final huff and stormed off toward the restroom.

Jiang Yiqing didn't give it a second thought and headed off to find Xu Kaida—only to unexpectedly run into Mei Qian.

She was chatting with Mrs. Xu. Mei Qian's smile looked genuine enough, but compared to her, Mrs. Xu's expression carried a faint, polite distance.

Xu Kaida was the first to spot Jiang Yiqing. He stood up at once, grinning. "Master Jiang, how was it? The view up the mountain's pretty nice, right?"

Jiang Yiqing returned the smile. "Yeah, it was great."

Xu Kaida beamed. "Then you've gotta come more often! It's even better in autumn and winter. Every season has its own charm."

From the moment Xu Kaida started talking, Mei Qian's eyes had already landed on Jiang Yiqing. When she recognized him, her expression twisted ever so slightly—like she wanted to smile but couldn't. She quickly took a sip of tea to cover it up.

But Jiang Yiqing saw right through it. Her face practically said: "Damn it, why is this guy haunting me?"

He only glanced at her, but Xu Kaida noticed and immediately introduced, "This is Mrs. Zhou. Her husband, Mr. Zhou Ding, runs Zhou Construction. He just stepped out to the restroom, but you two should definitely get to know each other!"

Mei Qian's fingers clenched hard around her teacup. She was absolutely dying inside. All she wanted was for Jiang Yiqing to get out of here now, before he and Zhou Ding ended up face to face.

She had a horrible gut feeling: if those two crossed paths, the Zhou–Kaida business deal would go poof.

What the hell was going on with this Jiang Yiqing anyway? Not only did he know Wen Xiuyan, but now it turns out he also had a connection with Xu Kaida—and Xu Kaida even respected him?

Mei Qian felt like she was trapped in some kind of fever dream.

Jiang Yiqing, of course, noticed every flicker of emotion on her face. He had originally planned to excuse himself and leave quietly.

But now?

He suddenly didn't feel like going anywhere.

Why would he, when things were just starting to get interesting?

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