Chapter 370 Gentle Trap (XIV)
Many moments, An Jiayi even forgot that the relationship between her and Xie Zhang was improper. Until Xie Quan ordered someone to call Xie Zhang back home.

The atmosphere in the Xie family's old house was dead silent.

Xie Quan was sitting on the sofa, reading a newspaper. He heard footsteps at the door, but he glanced sideways slightly and then looked away as if nothing had happened.

"You still remember to come back. I thought you were enjoying yourself now." Xie Quan's voice was full of sarcasm, and he said coldly: "Do you know what the rumors outside are?"

Xie Zhang sat down opposite Xie Quan. Facing Xie Quan's anger, he smiled nonchalantly and said calmly, "Why are you so angry? I haven't done anything out of line yet, have I?"

Xie Zhang snorted coldly and threw the newspaper on the table.

"You didn't do it? What else do you want to do? Do you want to step on my head?"

"Dad, why do you have to say that?" Xie Zhang sighed, his face serious, "I know what I am doing, I promise that my affairs will not affect the Xie family."

The butler came over and poured a cup of tea for Xie Zhang, "Master, this is your favorite white tea."

"I don't drink this anymore, I'll switch to Pu'er." Xie Zhang said lightly.

The butler nodded and silently removed the cups in front of Xie Zhang.

Xie Quan looked at Xie Zhang for a long time, then said with a fake smile: "How come I don't know, when did you stop drinking Pu'er?"

"A long time ago." Xie Zhang smiled and said calmly, "People's tastes change, and their mentality also changes."

"Your taste has really changed. This An Jiayi is different from the previous women." Xie Quan had a blank expression. "What's even more different is your attitude, Xie Zhang. You really care about her!"

Xie Zhang smiled calmly, his eyebrows slightly raised, and his tone was light: "Dad, I admit that I really like An Jiayi, but you should also trust my judgment. I will not let a woman interfere with my choice."

"Okay," Xie Quan sneered, and he said, "In that case, tomorrow you go to meet the daughter of the Lin family. Once your marriage is settled, I won't interfere with you supporting her!"

Xie Zhang's face turned slightly cold, his smile faded, and the chill spread, "I have no plans to find someone to marry right now."

"Then when will you make this plan? Are you waiting for the woman you have an affair with outside to give birth to a child?" Xie Quan said coldly: "Of course you can refuse me, and I will not let An Jiayi stay with you any longer!"

Xie Zhang had anticipated this day a long time ago. He thought that by this time, he would be able to make a rational decision.

But when I really faced her, the only face that came to my mind was An Jiayi.

He thought dully and uncontrollably that if An Jiayi knew about this, she would definitely be very sad.

Xie Zhang still didn't want to see her sad, and he didn't want the little girl to really run away in anger.

He could not bear such a result.

"Dad, do you really have to force me like this?"

"I'm not forcing you! Xie Zhang, you are just too ignorant! I have tried to remind you many times before, but you just won't change your ways!" Xie Quan said with a cold face, "Of course you can choose not to listen, and you can choose not to meet Miss Lin. I can't do anything to you! But you always have your weaknesses!"

Weakness.

Is An Jiayi her weak spot?

Xie Zhang didn't want to create such an existence for himself.

But Xie Quan's words were like a needle, piercing deeply into his mind.

He didn't know how he left the Xie family, but when he left, just as Xie Quan wanted, he agreed to all his requests.

The only condition was not to disturb An Jiayi.

Her existence could be an unspoken secret, but Xie Zhang would not allow anyone to stir up trouble in front of An Jiayi. An Jiayi had just gone to the crew today, and Xie Zhang only remembered when he arrived at Baiyuan that she had sent him a text message saying that she would not be back tonight.

Young Master Xie walked into the bedroom and lay down on the side where An Jiayi often lay.

There was still the scent of her body lingering on it, that peaceful, sweet fragrance.

He closed his eyes, his eye sockets felt a little hot, and his throat rolled with a sharp pain.

Xie Zhang couldn't fall asleep after a long time.

He sat up resignedly and called An Jiayi.

An Jiayi was just about to go to sleep when she received a call from Xie Zhang and was very surprised.

"Xie Zhang?"

Xie Zhang listened to her voice, and today's irritability seemed to disappear in an instant. His eyes were softer than he realized, and his voice softened unconsciously, "Well, what are you doing?"

An Jiayi said that she had just finished washing up and was ready to go to bed. After a pause, she asked him again, "What about you? What are you doing?"
Xie Zhang chuckled, as if nonchalantly, "I was thinking about you."

An Jiayi didn't believe it. She puffed her cheeks and said coquettishly, "Really? Are you really thinking about me?"

She looked very cute when she asked back. Xie Zhang couldn't help but relax his brows. He repeated lightly and seriously, word by word: "Really, I really miss you."

An Jiayi had been busy all day. Now she felt much more relaxed after hearing Xie Zhang's voice. She smiled with a relaxed look and said softly, "What's wrong with you? You don't usually talk about these things."

"Nothing, I just suddenly wanted to say it." After a pause, Xie Zhang said, "Jiayi, which crew are you in? The one in the south of the city?"

"Yeah, it's quite cold here at night, and it just rained. Xie Zhang, I'll be back in a few days."

"Okay." Xie Zhang sighed. He could hear the sleepiness in An Jiayi's words, so he said softly, "Go to sleep."

An Jiayi responded vaguely and let herself fall into the dream.

She was so sleepy that she didn't realize that Xie Zhang on the other end of the phone hadn't hung up yet.

Only when he heard the sound of even breathing coming from the receiver did Xie Zhang reluctantly press the hang-up button.

He looked out the window. The morning light was dim and it was almost dawn.

Xie Zhang took the coat beside him, stood up, and walked out.

An Jiayi slept very well. She felt inexplicably warm at night and had a good sleep.

At this moment, she slowly opened her eyes, but saw the man's broad chest.

An Jiayi was startled, raised her head and saw Xie Zhang.

"Why are you here?" An Jiayi stared at Xie Zhang in a daze. Subconsciously, her eyes turned red and she hugged him, "Am I dreaming? I just dreamed of you."

In essence, she still has a very emotional side, which is clearly revealed in front of the person she loves deeply.

Xie Zhang hugged her tightly, patted her back gently, and said softly: "This is not a dream, Jiayi, I came to see you."

"There's nothing to see here." An Jiayi sniffed and kissed his neck, "I'm very happy that you came to see me."

Xie Zhang knew she was very happy.

He thought of what he had promised Xie Quan, and felt overwhelmed with guilt.