Chapter 245
By the pool, everyone familiar with Qi Li could tell he was deliberately trying to cause trouble.
Qi Li stared intently at Han Ziyu, expecting that in the next moment, when she saw him embracing another woman, she would become sad and upset. Then she would reflect and realize she shouldn't oppose him this way, as he was someone who responded better to gentleness than force.
As long as Han Ziyu was willing to yield, he would still give her a chance to return to his side. If she behaved well, he would even be willing to indulge her affections, perhaps even giving her the status of girlfriend.
During this time, Han Ziyu had seemingly vanished from his world, giving him a sense of déjà vu of his nightmares.
So teaching her a lesson was necessary.
However, the scene he anticipated didn't unfold. Han Ziyu looked over, first startled, then slightly frowning, with what seemed like a twitch at the corner of her mouth.
But as a service staff member who had upset a customer, she naturally had to bow and apologize.
"I'm sorry, sir, for disturbing you."
Yet this professional response was interpreted by some as her being wronged, struggling, and desperately trying to maintain her pitiful dignity.
Qi Li lifted his chin, feeling both angry and secretly pleased.
However, Lily in his arms began to look displeased, also staring intently at Han Ziyu's face.
"Call your supervisor. Such an unprofessional server should be fired."
Han Ziyu was completely bewildered, instantly cursing her bad luck. She couldn't let her friend lose their job, and was anxiously trying to think of a solution.
As Luo Fei couldn't stand seeing a young girl being bullied and was about to step in, Ji Fei suddenly spoke up: "Oh my, I was just happily chatting with my fan, and now you're criticizing and wanting to fire people? Are you trying to embarrass me? So you don't actually welcome us here, then why invite us?"
Ji Fei rarely showed anger, appearing to stand up for her fan.
Qi Li and Lily were completely surprised that Ji Fei would confront them over a mere server, so they were momentarily stunned.
After all, they were supposed to be in the same social circle. Unless they were already sworn enemies, who would risk creating tension between them for the sake of an insignificant person? Was Ji Fei really mentally unstable?
Han Ziyu was quite surprised too, since they were supposed to be friends.
At this moment, Han Ziyu's supervisor arrived, looking terrified, clearly unwilling to offend these young masters and misses, and likely ready to sacrifice Han Ziyu as a scapegoat.
[Although without my interaction with Han Ziyu, that idiot Qi Li would still play his twisted game of cruel love due to her refusal to submit, but making an ordinary working person lose their job is really disgusting. I need to think of something.]
Ji Fei was still thinking when, before the supervisor could bow and apologize, Qin Xian suddenly pointed at Han Ziyu and said: "This server's service is excellent. I want her to exclusively serve my wife and me during tonight's event. Can that be arranged?"
Qin Xian's tone was cool, phrased as a question but clearly brooking no refusal.
The supervisor naturally knew Qin Xian's status and immediately changed his attitude, bowing and scraping, assuring it would absolutely be no problem, then quickly instructing Han Ziyu to take good care of these two distinguished guests.
Ji Fei was delighted at this development.
[Wow, Qin Xian understands me perfectly, how handsome!]
Qin Xian's lips curved slightly.
His intervention left the onlookers stunned.
They thought they were watching drama between Qi Li, Lily, and Han Ziyu, but then Qin Xian and Ji Fei suddenly stepped in.
Lily, being of slightly lower social status, didn't dare to provoke them and chose to stay quiet.
Qi Li looked at the two with some irritation, but since they had spoken first, he truly didn't dare to go against Qin Xian.
Han Ziyu was now looking at Ji Fei and Qin Xian with starry eyes, full of gratitude.
Who could understand? When I'm being bullied, my idol stands up for me, and my idol's husband also defends me - what kind of amazing idol did I end up following?!!!
Thus, Han Ziyu was left to serve exclusively at their side.
Qi Li glared viciously at Han Ziyu, who didn't spare him a single glance, though he naturally assumed she was just pretending not to care about him.
"What's the meaning of this?" Qi Li asked displeasedly.
"Just taking care of my little fan," Ji Fei replied with a smile.
"Mrs. Qin, I think you've been deceived," Lily said. "Everyone here knows who she is. Her sudden appearance here, how could it be such a coincidence? She must have come deliberately to find Young Master Qi. You should be careful about being used by this social climber. She's probably just pretending to be your fan to get you to help her put on a show in front of Young Master Qi, trying to get back to his side."
But they saw Han Ziyu wearing an expression as if she'd been struck by lightning.
Lily, who was about to expose Han Ziyu's true nature: ?
Shouldn't she be showing shame and embarrassment, or at least appear panicked at being exposed?
Han Ziyu felt very frustrated and wanted to curse back, but she truly didn't dare offend these neurotic young masters and misses, being just an ordinary person. However, she was also worried Ji Fei would misunderstand her and wanted to explain herself.
But then she saw Ji Fei trying to suppress a smile as she asked: "So you're saying she found out Qi Li would be here, deliberately arranged to infiltrate beforehand, just to make an appearance in front of him?"
Lily nodded as if it was obvious.
Others had similar thoughts, so their expressions were about the same.
Aliali: 675e95b59234b3e7f2f07a3d[Oh my god, why does Qi Li have the same expression? Has he become so narcissistic that he's forgotten this was all secretly arranged by him? Wait, he actually thinks that even though he arranged it, Han Ziyu, as a server here, must have known in advance that he was hosting the party, and if she didn't want to see him, why would she show up? So she must miss him inside and sought a chance to appear before him... um... isn't it possible that she's just covering one shift for a day and doesn't need to know the clients' identities at all?!]
Ji Fei could barely contain her laughter as she delivered the killing blow: "But weren't we only urgently notified about tonight's party at noon?"
That single sentence gradually silenced the scene.
Ignoring Qi Li's frozen expression, Ji Fei turned to Han Ziyu and asked: "When did you start work today?"
"Eight in the morning," Han Ziyu quickly replied, catching on.
Ji Fei shrugged, looking at Lily with sincere expression, "It seems Miss Lily misunderstood. Her being here really is just a coincidence!"
Everyone: It's more than just a coincidence - based on the timing, it's possible that Qi Li discovered Han Ziyu working here and deliberately arranged the party.
But they wouldn't think Qi Li was trying to save face; instead, they assumed this substitute must have upset Qi Li, so he came to deliberately torment her. This aligned with his earlier harassment.
Lily, though refuted, still refused to believe that Han Ziyu actually didn't want to approach Qi Li. Suddenly, her eyes lit up with an idea.
She sneered, "Mrs. Qin, I was just trying to be helpful. Her conveniently appearing in front of you earlier already proves my point. Why don't we just ask this girl directly - does she want to return to Young Master Qi's side or not?"