Once Upon A One Night Stand

Chapter 157

"Then what do I need to do?" Jiang Mengyao could hear the hatred in Jiang Chujing's tone through the

phone. She thought she was already vicious enough, but she didn't expect that Jiang Chujing was even

worse.

Especially after hearing about her plan, Jiang Mengyao grew excited. Thinking of what might happen to

Shu Tian, she sensed a burst of comfort. "Don't worry. I promise to complete the task you gave me, as

long as you can do what you promised."

Jiang Chujing smiled with satisfaction. "You can check your account. I've just paid a deposit. As long as

you do what you have to do, I promise to send you abroad safely."

"Okay, it's a deal." After Jiang Mengyao finished speaking, she sensed that the phone was about to

hang up, so she said hurriedly, "But I'm curious how you can do such a thing when you're not supposed

to show up."

"It's none of your business." After that, Jiang Chujing hung up the phone rudely.

And then Jiang Mengyao immediately accessed the inquiry system. She was wanted by the police, and

all her bank cards and accounts that could be traded were suspended, but the money was transferred

to an online virtual account.

Seeing the amount shown in the system, she was finally relieved. Jiang Chujing did not lie to her and

really gave her the agreed sum of money.

If it was done, Jiang Mengyao might be able to get out of these troubles as soon as possible. Thinking

of this, she raised her head and looked around at the crude environment. She then secretly clenched

her fists. Screwed Li Han or marrying into a rich family! The only thing she wanted now was to go

abroad with the money safely. Being wanted by the police, she had been lived a frightened life.

Fortunately, now that there was finally a chance to realize her wishes, she would not let it slide!

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After Li Han's parents left, although Shu Tian took a big blow, fortunately, she and Li Han finally made

up with each other. Even though they did not continue to avoid dealing with each other, he still came

back late from time to time and even sometimes did not come back until early in the morning.

She felt empty and uneasy, but when she thought of what he had said before, she chose to believe

him.

One day after work, she received a call from Fu Qingtong. They were planning to have dinner at a

western restaurant next to the HY Law Office. She then called Li Han and told him where she was, and

the latter said he would pick her up after dinner.

When she arrived at the restaurant, she saw Fu Qingtong sitting in the seat and looking out the window

at the night scene. She then walked over lightly and patted Fu Qingtong on the shoulder, saying, "What

are you thinking?"

She had thought that Fu Qingtong would jump up in a startle and scold her, but unexpectedly, she met

a pair of red and swollen eyes.

Shocked, she asked, "What's wrong?"

Yet Fu Qingtong pursed her lips and chuckled. "Nothing. Have a seat."

The waiter pulled out a chair for her. Shu Tian then sat down and looked straight at the woman

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Being uncomfortable with her gaze, Fu Qingtong picked up the cup beside the table and took a sip of

water. "Don't look at me like that, okay? I've already ordered the meal. You look like you're going to eat

me up..."

With her eyes glued at Fu Qingtong's face, Shu Tian looked at her carefully and found that not only was

her friend's eyes swollen, but so was her face. It looked like she had cried for a long time.

With a jolt in the heart, Shu Tian asked again, "What's wrong?"

Fu Qingtong then put down the cup in her hand and looked down at the table, just to hide the sadness

and sadness in her eyes.

As she raised her head again, she put on her usual smile. "I've made a decision these two days."

"What decision?"

"Didn't I always say that I wanted to study abroad? Now I have a chance to do so. My father's company

has a place for further education. I volunteered." While speaking, Fu Qingtong blinked her eyes

countless times, as if it was the only way to ease the panic in her heart.

Hearing this, Shu Tian frowned. "I thought you don't want to go to your family's company? Why did you

suddenly change your mind?"

"Well, it's better not waste such a good opportunity. Instead of giving it to the others, I might as well

take it myself." Fu Qingtong added water for herself as she spoke. When the waiter saw it and was

about to help, yet she signalled with hand that she was fine.

Everything seemed normal, but her trembling hands revealed the nervousness in her heart.

Shu Tian grabbed the glass in her hand and said in a serious voice, "Did you go abroad because of Ji

Chuanyi?"

Ji Chuanyi.

After hearing that, Fu Qingtong bit her lip. Ever since that night, his name was deeply etched in her

brain, and she could not forget it.

She did not speak and sat quietly. For the first time in her life, her head drooped so low. Seeing her sad

face, Shu Tian felt a pang of bitterness.

"Tong, you..."

"Don't!" Fu Qingtong interrupted her anxiously, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Don't comfort me.

I'm fine, really."

Watching that her friend tried her best to hold back the grievance, Shu Tian felt sorry for her. And she

blamed herself. If they hadn't been drunk that night, if she had stopped her friend, perhaps things

wouldn't be so bad.

Yet Ji Chuanyi was right. Since they were adults, having sex meant nothing. But Fu Qingtong was not

as open-minded and indifferent as she appeared. Deep down, she had always been a conservative girl

who kept her integrity.

But that night, it was just an accident.

During the dinner, both of them were depressed. And Fu Qingtong pretended to be relaxed, which

made Shu Tian unable to bear to watch it anymore. Before they paid the bill and left, Shu Tian held her

hand. "Tong, no matter what happens, as long as you need me, I will be by your side."

Soon, Fu Qingtong's eyes turned red again and she then smiled. "I know. It's so cold. Just go in. I'm

leaving."

After saying that, she did not dare to stay for a moment. She immediately turned around. With her back

to Shu Tian, her face was instantly covered with tears.

Shu Tian watched her get into the car and leave. She stood at the entrance of the hotel and sighed.

After taking out her phone and looking at the time, she found that it was already the appointed time with

Li Han, but he hadn't arrived yet.

Just as she was thinking about whether to call to urge him, he called her first.

Thinking he was here, she picked it up as she walked out. "Where are you?"

"I'm sorry, Tian. I can't pick you up. Just wait a minute, I'll ask the driver to pick you up." His slightly

impatient voice came from the phone.

Astonished, she stopped in her tracks. Looking around at the cold streets and the snow on the

branches that had not melted, she shivered coldly and thought for a few seconds. She then smiled

bitterly, swallowing all the blame and complaints back and pretending to be considerate. "It's okay. If

you have something urgent to do, just go back to your work. Tong hasn't left yet. I'll just ask her to give

me a ride home. There's no need for the driver to come over."

"You go back yourself?"

"Yes." She couldn't wait to hang up the phone. "Tong needs me now. I'll talk to you when I get home

later."

After she hurriedly hung up the phone, the smile on her face seemed to be frozen by the cold wind. It

took her a long time to come back to her sense. She held the phone in both hands and pressed it

against her chest. But when she turned around and walked back, she saw a familiar figure.

The woman happened to be standing at the entrance of the hotel. She was dressed in all black, which

was out of place in the festive decorations near the new year.

It was Jiang Mengyao.

With a cold face, Shu Tian then turned her gaze away quickly. She did not want to meet Jiang

Mengyao's eyes.

Yet just as she turned around and returned to the hotel, her arm was grabbed. Jiang Mengyao said,

"Are you in such a hurry to leave? As old friends, we haven't seen each other for so long. Shouldn't we

catch up a little?"