Chapter 155

Chapter 155

After chatting with the two little ones for a while, Nan Zhiyi prepared to head to the research lab.

Just as she was heading out, she received a call from Di Shijing. “Nan Zhiyi, are you free right now?”

“What’s the matter?”

“Come to Di Corporation. My office.”

Hearing this, Nan Zhiyi had a faint feeling that he had investigated the events of that night. She immediately replied, “Alright, I’m on my way.”

After hanging up, she headed straight for Di Corporation.

When she arrived at the top floor and entered Di Shijing’s office, she saw two figures standing inside.

One was Nan Wanyue, and the other was a woman she didn’t recognize.

Nan Zhiyi’s brow furrowed, and her expression darkened visibly as a chill settled in her heart.

Nan Wanyue also glanced at her.

Nan Zhiyi walked past her and asked, “President Di, why did you ask me to come here?”

Seeing her appear, Di Shijing said calmly, “The matter from that night has been cleared up. The person who locked you in the restroom was Miss Xu from Human Resources.”

As he spoke, the man pointed at the woman standing beside Nan Wanyue.

Then, he briefly relayed Miss Xu’s explanation.

After listening to him, Nan Zhiyi’s eyes turned cold and sharp.

Taking the initiative to vent her frustration on Nan Wanyue’s behalf?

So, was this intended to tell her that it had nothing to do with Nan Wanyue?

Nan Zhiyi was dissatisfied with this outcome and couldn’t help but sneer. “President Di, surely you don’t believe that?”

She composed herself and stared intently at the man across from her, questioning him coldly, “No one instigated her? Who still uses such childish excuses these days?”

Di Shijing didn’t answer directly, only saying, “Regardless of what you suspect, I haven’t found any other evidence for the time being.”

Upon hearing this, Nan Zhiyi’s face sank further, her gaze icy.

So, he was protecting Nan Wanyue…

Di Shijing noticed the change in her expression and subconsciously frowned. He looked at Nan Wanyue and said coldly, “What are you still standing there for?”

Nan Wanyue’s expression stiffened. Suppressing the resentment in her heart, she walked over and stopped in front of Nan Zhiyi. She spoke with a regretful tone, “Zhiyi, this incident really wasn’t at my instigation. However, it did start because of me. Miss Xu did such a foolish thing because she felt the situation was unfair to me. I’m truly sorry for involving you.”

Looking at that hypocritical face made Nan Zhiyi feel sick. She enunciated every word: “I do not accept your apology!”

With that, she turned and left without looking back.

Even if the whole world was fooled by Nan Wanyue, Nan Zhiyi absolutely would not be!

After all, this woman’s favorite tactic was to kill with a borrowed knife; she loved to sow discord and make insinuations behind people’s backs.

Nan Zhiyi’s expression was grim as she stepped out of the office, her mind still caught in a whirlpool of emotions.

Zhou Yi was at his workstation outside. Seeing her like this, he was about to get up and ask what was wrong.

But in the next second, he saw his Master chasing after her…

Di Shijing strode forward to catch up with Nan Zhiyi and grabbed her by the wrist.

After witnessing his protection of Nan Wanyue, this kind of physical contact made Nan Zhiyi instinctively struggle, feeling a deep sense of revulsion.

But the man’s grip was too strong, and he didn’t budge an inch.

She couldn’t help but look back, her eyes as cold as winter stars. She asked icily, “Is there anything else, President Di?”

At this moment, Di Shijing’s expression wasn’t particularly good either.

He asked back in confusion, “What are you so angry about?”

To Nan Zhiyi, these words were undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire!

Knowing full well that Nan Wanyue was the culprit but being unable to do anything about it-was she not even allowed to be angry?

Yet, she stubbornly insisted, “Who says I’m angry?”

As soon as the words left her mouth, she gave a sudden wrench and broke free from the man’s restraint.
Di Shijing’s hand curled into a loose fist where she had just shaken him off. His patience was rapidly wearing thin as he said coldly, “You’re angry about everything!”

“You’re overthinking it. I’m not.”

Nan Zhiyi’s expression was exceptionally frosty. She kept her eyes fixed straight ahead on the elevator floor display.

Just then, the elevator arrived. The doors slid open a moment later.

Nan Zhiyi stepped inside immediately.

Di Shijing followed close behind.

An awkward silence hung in the air for several seconds. Seeing that she had no intention of speaking, Di Shijing frowned before finally saying, “About this matter… I know Nan Wanyue might have been behind it. However, the investigation shows that Miss Xu refuses to admit anyone put her up to it. Without sufficient evidence, it’s difficult for me to do anything to her…”

Nan Zhiyi hadn’t expected him to explain himself voluntarily.

She was momentarily stunned, and the resentment and anger in her heart dissipated slightly.

Even so, she didn’t want to let him off the hook so easily!

There was a clear hint of spite in her voice as she replied, “You don’t need to explain to me. Even if you really want to protect her, it’s none of my business!”

Upon hearing this, Di Shijing’s face darkened completely. The last shred of his patience was ground into nothingness!

In his entire life, he had never lost his composure like he just had-rushing out in a panic to chase someone down just to offer an explanation!

And in return, he was treated with this kind of attitude?!

This woman really was…

A raging fire of fury rose within Di Shijing.

With a fierce look on his face, he gave Nan Zhiyi’s shoulder a light shove, forcing her back against the elevator wall.

With a sharp thud, he slammed his hand against the wall beside her ear.

This sudden ‘wall-slam’ caught her completely off guard!

Nan Zhiyi froze on the spot. It took her a few seconds to recover before she asked with a look of indignation, “What… what are you doing!”

The aura surrounding Di Shijing became incredibly dangerous. He questioned her in a low voice, “Nan Zhiyi, you’re the one who’s been flirting with me and intentionally getting close to me lately! Now, you’re the one acting like you don’t care at all! I come here in good faith to explain, and this is the attitude I get… I’d like to ask you, what is the meaning of this? What are you trying to do?”

There was an obvious, suppressed rage in the man’s tone.

Being forced into eye contact like this, coupled with his string of accusations, Nan Zhiyi swallowed hard. Her momentum clearly faltered.

She retorted weakly, “I didn’t… don’t talk nonsense…”

Di Shijing let out a cold sneer, his words icy. “Nonsense? Didn’t you take the initiative to bring benefits to Di Corporation? Didn’t you come to my door personally for the R&D formula optimization? Didn’t you do all that just to get my attention?”

Nan Zhiyi was suddenly at a loss for words.

That had indeed been her goal.

But now that she had been called out so directly, there was no way she would admit to it!

Calming her nerves, Nan Zhiyi spoke in a very professional tone. “President Di, I only did those things for the sake of a win-win cooperation between both parties.”

Di Shijing was so angry he laughed at her high-sounding rhetoric. He gave a cold huff. “A ‘win-win cooperation,’ indeed! Miss Nan is even willing to sacrifice herself for this ‘mutual benefit.’ How noble. However…”

His dangerous gaze locked onto her face. “If Miss Nan wants to reap benefits from me, this level of sincerity isn’t quite enough.”

His words made Nan Zhiyi instantly wary. Her fingers curled tightly in tension as she asked, “Then what else do you want?”

Seeing her tense expression, a wicked thought crossed Di Shijing’s mind.

He reached out and unhurriedly pinched Nan Zhiyi’s chin, his tone carrying a hint of mockery. “Miss Nan’s looks are quite to my satisfaction. How about this: I’ll promise even more benefits to ZELING later on, and you… can just sacrifice your charms a little…”

Then, before Nan Zhiyi could react, Di Shijing pressed down and kissed those crimson lips fiercely.