Chapter 255 Slinging Mud
Han Xuewei didn't see the message Lin Yi had sent her until after her class had ended, and she had no idea what Lin Yi was busy with.
But if there was no time for a meal together, then so be it.
As Han Xuewei was walking in the corridor, she ran into Mo Jihua head-on.
After the two met, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
The main concern Han Xuewei had was whether Lin Yi, if he found them talking again, would get jealous when he got back?
"Good afternoon, Teacher Mo," she said.
After a simple greeting, Han Xuewei turned to leave, but Mo Jihua called out to her unexpectedly. Find exclusive stories on empire
In his heart, Mo Jihua was still somewhat unwilling to let go, but he couldn't properly express it.
After all, Han Xuewei was already married with a child; he couldn't eagerly play the role of the lover.
"Lin Yi didn't come to have lunch with you? I remember he usually comes to find you, doesn't he?"
"My husband had some matters to attend to this noon, so he couldn't make it. It's the same whether I eat alone or not. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first, Teacher Mo."
On Han Xuewei's face was an appropriately polite smile.
But it was that very smile that seemed to widen the distance between them.
Mo Jihua felt extremely uncomfortable.
They used to be so close; why should they give way just because of Lin Yi's arrival?
"If no one is joining you for lunch, then why not eat with me instead? Or is it that now you have a husband, even an old friend like me can't join you?"
Teacher Mo smiled, then slowly approached Han Xuewei, who involuntarily took a step back.
Mo Jihua stood still, stunned.
Since when had Han Xuewei become so wary of him?
"No need, Teacher Mo, I can eat by myself. It's mainly because I'm afraid of my 'jealous jar' at home. If he sees us again, he might run over to the school," she said with a forced laugh and then hurried away, leaving Mo Jihua alone in the corridor, watching Han Xuewei's retreating figure.
Passing students also discussed their relationship.
It now seemed that Han Xuewei was trying to avoid Teacher Mo.
"Oh my god, does it feel like Teacher Mo is pining? Could he be secretly in love with our Teacher Han?"
"Bro, it's not just you who feels that way; I think so too. Although Teacher Mo is outstanding, Teacher Han's husband is even more formidable," one of them said.
While the principals themselves weren't making a fuss, these onlookers were already getting excited.
After that, Teacher Mo gave them a look before leaving the area.
Lin Yi arrived at the restaurant on time, following the address sent by Han Xuemei.
Han Xuemei had already arrived early, sitting obediently in the restaurant waiting for Lin Yi.
She did so in order to let Lin Yi see her at her best the moment he walked through the door.
Moreover, those around her kept complimenting how beautiful Han Xuemei looked.
This only further strengthened Han Xuemei's resolve, believing she could still make a significant impression on him.
When Han Xuemei finally saw the man she had been yearning for enter through the door, she immediately stood up and waved him over.
"Lin Yi, brother, I'm here."
As soon as Lin Yi walked in, he saw Han Xuemei flirting with the crowd.
To be honest, Han Xuemei was not unattractive, but her personality was not the type Lin Yi liked, and this woman was too affected for his taste.
Lin Yi approached with an expressionless face, sat down opposite Han Xuemei, and didn't say a word, leaving Han Xuemei slightly embarrassed.
But she still forced herself to stay composed.
Why would she shrink back because of such a small challenge?
"You called me over for something?"Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Get to the point and don't waste my time. For her nonsense, I even skipped lunch with my wife.
It was this thought that brought a touch of impatience to Lin Yi's face.
"Lin Yi, brother, it's really nothing much, I thought I had made myself very clear. Don't you understand what I mean?"
Han Xuemei was puzzled – why had Lin Yi suddenly become impatient with her?
Hadn't he agreed to have lunch with her? Wasn't that because he was interested in her?
Han Xuemei's coy expression, in Lin Yi's eyes, was just plain annoying.
But the men around them were already bewitched.
"I don't understand what you mean, and I don't want to. You should know that I am now married to your cousin, and we have a very happy family. If you intend to disrupt that, I advise you to let go of that thought. There's no need to fixate on me. Instead of harboring such thoughts, it might be better for you to properly manage your hotel."
Lin Yi's words were quite heartless, weren't they? The men around them wanted to stand up for Han Xuemei.
Han Xuemei clenched her fists under the table. Why couldn't this man be swayed?
She had already thrown away her pride to approach him, even willing to bear the name of a homewrecker – why couldn't he give her a chance!
She couldn't possibly be worse than her cousin, could she?
"Lin Yi, brother, I have been managing the hotel well, but I don't know why it has turned out like this recently. Perhaps my sister thinks I'm in her way, so she always... It's better not to tell Lin Yi, brother, about this; I'm afraid it might lead to misunderstandings between you two."
Han Xuemei's voice was tinged with a sob, causing Lin Yi to frown.
This person wouldn't be planning to blame all her faults on Han Xuewei, would she?
Han Xuewei hardly interacted with her; how could she be blamed for this mess?
"What exactly happened? I'm actually quite curious."
Lin Yi leaned back and crossed his legs, fiddling with the ring on his finger.
"It's really nothing, I truly don't want to say it and affect the relationship between you and my cousin. I can handle a little grievance."
As she spoke, Han Xuemei suddenly started crying. What a waste of acting talent - Lin Yi had to play along.
"We can't have you feeling wronged. Just speak your mind."
"Since Lin Yi, brother, insists, I won't keep it to myself anymore. It's just that my cousin came to the hotel previously and said some really over-the-top things. Those words are too nasty, I won't repeat them to dirty your ears, brother. She even warned the waitstaff not to do their jobs properly but to mess up intentionally.
I really don't know what I did to offend my cousin to make her treat me like this…"
After finishing, Han Xuemei covered her face with her hands, and her shoulders shook uncontrollably.
With every word, she slandered Han Xuewei.