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Chapter 270: Is It Really Just a Coincidence?

Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Is It Really Just a Coincidence?

Zhu Qianying was quite a decent singer, with Cheng Ye matching up to her skills. Seeing everyone being so lively, he gave in to popular demand, picked up the remote and asked Zhu Qianying what she would like to sing.

Zhu Qianying nonchalantly said, "anything."

So Cheng Ye genuinely chose a random song.

But when the rhythm began, Zhu Qianying started to regret her indifference.

Zhu Qianying’s regret didn’t arise from her inability to sing the chosen song. She was familiar with it, but the lyrics made her feel uncomfortable.

The femininity in her part didn’t affect her as much since she didn’t relate to it.

But as Cheng Ye sang the male parts, his emotional immersion was so intense that it began to upset her.

As the music gradually arose, Zhu Qianying picked up the microphone and sang, "In fact, I mind your carefree pretentiousness, why do you ignore me after the verbal fight?"

Cheng Ye, standing right by her side, grabbed the mic, his gaze on her, "In fact, you treat me very coldly, you never reveal your expectations, leaving me in the dark."

Just with these first words that pulled her into a whirlwind of awkwardness, everyone started to cheer and clap.

She was forced to brace herself and continue singing, "You are so self-centered that everyone revolves around you and unable to ground themselves."

During the part of the song that was supposed to be sung in unison, Cheng Ye, whether by mistake or purposefully, rushed ahead a beat, turned his face towards her and started singing, "I love you despite your hundred flaws. I cannot compare you with anyone else."

Zhu Qianying could no longer continue singing as Cheng Ye’s voice was so filled with emotions and the way he looked at her radiated immense warmth.

To keep up with the rhythm, she could only hum "la la la..." along with the song.

But Cheng Ye did not seem to mind her silence and continued with his passionate singing, "I’ve yet to comprehend you. Before my awakening, it’s unbearable to remain silent. My self-esteem has been lowered because of my profound love for you."

Taking a small breath, Cheng Ye continued singing, "Actually, you never give yourself a way out. You do not feel anything when you’re hurt."

His typically bright voice took on a darker tone as he sang this song filled with emotions and it seemed like allegations against Zhu Qianying, making her feel even more uncomfortable.

In the end, she resorted to singing "la la la..." instead of the actual lyrics which led her colleagues to tease that she was moved and shy because of their boss and could not continue with the song.

Zhu Qianying felt that she’d brought misfortune upon herself. She should not have agreed to duet with Cheng Ye from the beginning.

She had cared too much about face and now she was feeling like she’d dug her own grave, the feeling was incredibly horrible!

Zhu Qianying believed that the embarrassment for the night should have reached its peak at this point.

But who knew that there was even more embarrassment waiting for her later on.

The gang had fun at the KTV until past 1 am, after which they all went their separate ways.

Some of the male colleagues offered to drop the female colleagues who lived in the same direction as them, Zhu Qianying didn’t drive, so she obediently waited for a cab at the entrance of KTV.

Cheng Ye, like her, had arrived in an employee’s car. When it was time to settle the bill, he let the others leave first, assuring them he would take Zhu Qianying home. His colleagues were astute, scattering immediately on hearing their boss’s orders, leaving the two of them alone at the door.

Zhu Qianying started to doubt, had Cheng Ye noticed something?

She had clearly explained that she was in a relationship with Yan Han, yet he insisted on taking her home. Wasn’t he worried about how Yan Han might interpret this?

"Cheng, you should leave first, my driver will be here shortly to pick me up!"

Zhu Qianying herself was feeling a bit guilty since she was living in her newly bought apartment and not the Yan Mansion. Cheng Ye probably wouldn’t know where Yan Han lived, but he would surely suspect something was off when he would see Zhu Qianying’s apartment, which was in no way suitable for someone with Yan Han’s status.

"I’ll wait with you, I’ve had some drinks anyway, the wait will help me sober up."

Zhu Qianying tugged at her collar, trying her best to hide her helplessness and hopelessness, all the while praying for a savior.

Then, as if the heavens heard her sincere prayers, she hadn’t been standing with Cheng Ye for more than 2 minutes when a familiar voice approached.

"Shadow? Coincidence, are you here singing too?"

At this moment, Zhu Qianying thought of nothing else but to disappear into thin air.

But obviously, she didn’t have any such capability!

She turned to Ke Kai, who was a few meters away, and squeezed out a smile, nodding her head.

"Indeed, what a coincidence, did you too happen to arrange a karaoke session with your colleagues here?"

She wore a smile on her face, but was screaming internally.

Isn’t Tongyao property a part of the Tong Family Business? You tell me, that Ke Kai, being a high-ranking executive of the Tong Family, why is he singing in somebody else’s territory? Aren’t you afraid your boss will get angry?

Ke Kai came over in a few strides, "Indeed, it’s a friend’s birthday today, I am here to join the fun. And this is?"

Ke Kai’s gaze landed on Cheng Ye.

Zhu Qianying had no choice but to introduce them both to each other, "Oh, this is my boss, Cheng Ye."

"Cheng, this is the manager of Tong’s Finance Company, Ke Kai."

Cheng Ye and Ke Kai both sized each other up seriously as they extended their hands.

Cheng Ye hadn’t heard of Ke Kai, but he was aware of Tong’s Finance Company, Yan Han’s company. Thus, implying that Ke Kai was an indirect subordinate of Zhu Qianying.

Assessing how Ke Kai addressed Zhu Qianying, it was evident that her relation with the employees on Yan Han’s side was pretty good!

On the other hand, Ke Kai knew about Cheng Ye as he had asked Mike to research all the details related to Zhu Qianying’s issue in M country. He understood that Cheng Ye was asserting his presence even before Yan.

However, this was his first time seeing Cheng Ye in person.

Without a doubt, as his boss’s rival, Cheng Ye was someone to contend with.

Leaving his wealth and background aside, he certainly got full marks for being caring and thoughtful.

But when it came to his boss, he certainly lacked in this aspect. Not arranging for a driver to pick her up late at night?

"Shadow, hasn’t the young master come to pick you up yet? Is the meeting not over?"

Upon hearing Ke Kai’s statement, Zhu Qianying comprehended that he was trying to save face for Yan.

"We decided to come here on a whim, so he doesn’t know."

"In that case, I’ll take you home, so he doesn’t have to worry."

Ke Kai said while gently supporting Zhu Qianying’s arm, hinting her to follow him.

Zhu Qianying weighed her options and concluded that it would be better to leave with Ke Kai.

She turned to Cheng Ye, whose expression was complex, and said her goodbyes. Then she turned to Ke Kai and said, "Thank you for the trouble!"

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