Chapter 116: Feuding!

Lin Xuan looked at Bai Bing, puzzled. She did not know what grievances she might have caused the other woman, nor did she know where she had offended her.

Could she be Wang Zheng’s girlfriend? Was she jealous because she saw her with Wang Zheng? Lin Xuan pondered this, but after observing Wang Zheng’s calm demeanor and his blatant disregard for the woman, she dismissed the thought. But then, why? Lin Xuan’s mind began to cloud as she desperately searched her memory for any trace of this woman, trying to recall if she had offended her somewhere. In the end, however, she came up empty-handed, certain that she truly knew nothing.

Bai Bing’s gaze was cold, venomous, and filled with intense hostility. She already possessed the air of an iceberg, and now, in her anger, she appeared even colder. Although it was still summer, the temperature seemed to drop with Bai Bing’s arrival, and the air began to fill with the thick scent of gunpowder.

The atmosphere was tense, yet Wang Zheng seemed to have no intention of acknowledging Bai Bing. Even though he saw the confusion and inquiry in Lin Xuan’s eyes, he pretended not to notice, continuing to sip his coffee leisurely while watching the beautiful women passing by outside the window. Given Bai Bing’s limited skill, she might be able to frighten ordinary people, but she was far from being able to affect Wang Zheng’s mood.

"Do you know that Zhao Yi is dead?" Bai Bing suddenly asked, staring at Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan froze. Recalling that she had witnessed Zhao Yi’s death with her own eyes the night before, she did not know why the woman was asking, nor how she should respond. She glanced at Wang Zheng, who sat beside her looking unconcerned, and after a moment of thought, she nodded.

"Yes, I know."

"Do you know he died because of you?" Bai Bing asked, staring coldly at Lin Xuan.

"…!" Lin Xuan still did not understand Bai Bing’s intent. Did the woman have some connection to Zhao Yi? Lin Xuan chose silence. She wanted to know how much the other woman knew and what her goal was, so silence was undoubtedly her best option for now.

"Do you need me to be more specific? It is because of you that Wang Zheng killed Zhao Yi. Did you not know?"

"I know!" From Bai Bing’s words, Lin Xuan could confirm that the woman already knew about the incident with Zhao Yi. Therefore, there was no need to hide it. However, Lin Xuan would not be intimidated by Bai Bing’s coldness. Bai Bing’s aggressive manner made her uncomfortable, and besides, with Wang Zheng by her side, she did not want to lose face in front of him again. She looked at Bai Bing and retorted, "Does Zhao Yi have anything to do with you?"

"No!"

"Then why are you so angry?"

"…!" Hearing Lin Xuan’s words, Bai Bing grew furious. How dare she talk back?

"I am not angry because Zhao Yi is dead, but because you enticed Wang Zheng to find a greater backer, then used his hands to kill Zhao Yi. Am I right?" It was hard to imagine two women in a coffee shop discussing murder as if it were nothing. Even though there were few people in the cafe and their voices were low, it was, after all, a public place. Considering Bai Bing’s status, one had to wonder whether she had any sense at all.

Lin Xuan smiled, as if what Bai Bing had just said was a joke. She stirred her coffee gently and then looked at Bai Bing. "I want to say that all of this was Wang Zheng’s idea, not mine. I did not seduce him, nor did I use his hands to kill Zhao Yi. I think you have misunderstood!"

Jealousy! This was the only explanation Lin Xuan could find.

Why was this woman in front of her angry? Because she was jealous! She was jealous that Wang Zheng would kill for her, Lin Xuan, but not for her, Bai Bing. That was why she was so angry. Yes, it must be jealousy. There was no other reason to explain Bai Bing’s current behavior.

Facing Lin Xuan’s righteous response, Bai Bing shifted her gaze to Wang Zheng, wanting to know if Lin Xuan’s words were true or false. Yet, Wang Zheng seemed indifferent to the conflict between the two women, continuing to look out the window without a single expression on his face, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

He approached Lin Xuan on his own? Bai Bing was skeptical. Wang Zheng had many beauties around him; leaving herself aside, what about Lin Xiaolei? Was she not the target Wang Zheng had been observing? And what about Liao Tong? Was Wang Zheng not interested in her as well? At the very least, there was Chu Jun. Which of these women was not better than the Lin Xuan in front of her? Why would Wang Zheng take the initiative to seek her out?

Bai Bing could not fathom it; she simply could not understand why Wang Zheng would take a fancy to someone like Lin Xuan, who had such a questionable reputation.

"Wang Zheng, tell me, what is going on here!" Bai Bing finally could not help but ask Wang Zheng. Perhaps only he could clarify everything.

Wang Zheng picked at his ear with his little finger and said indifferently, "I have my own reasons for doing things. You don't need to ask so much!"

"Your reasons? No matter how much you think you are justified, you cannot just kill people at will!"

"You can call the police or find someone to arrest me. That is your right; I will not stop you."

"You… let me tell you, don’t think I have no way to deal with you. One day, I will make you see the strength of Bai Bing. And the apartment, I will not give it up!" Bai Bing said fiercely. What she hated most was Wang Zheng’s current indifferent attitude toward her. Keeping everything from her and shutting her out of his circle made her heart ache.

"Thank you for coming all this way to tell me that, though I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, because I have already bought the apartment for her."

"What? You… you are truly beyond saving!" Bai Bing pointed at Wang Zheng and shouted. Seeing that Wang Zheng ignored her, she turned to look at Lin Xuan, glaring with wide eyes as she said viciously, "I won't let you get your way!"

Although she was infuriated by Wang Zheng, she had no intention of leaving. She wanted to stay here, stay by Wang Zheng and Lin Xuan’s side; she wanted to monitor the two of them and dampen Lin Xuan’s arrogance, making sure she wouldn't have it easy. Furthermore, she had to tell Su Xue about this… there were too many things waiting for Bai Bing to do.

Wang Zheng glanced at Bai Bing from the corner of his eye. Although her expression remained cold, her heart must have been steaming like boiling water. Many things would naturally become clear later even without asking, but precisely because Bai Bing was impatient, the more impatient she was, the less Wang Zheng would tell her. Wang Zheng was that kind of person—he did what he wanted with lightning speed. But when he became indifferent, he only left those around him in a state of anxious frustration.

Of course, Wang Zheng’s current behavior could be seen as a lesson for Bai Bing. His goal was simple: to make Bai Bing behave. Her intense curiosity and her tendency to act like an international police officer, wanting to manage everything, had seriously affected his life. Since she had chosen to stay by his side as a servant, she should act like one, and Lin Xuan was the example Wang Zheng had temporarily set for her.

Do not listen to what should not be heard, do not ask what should not be asked, and do not say what should not be said. Stay put and stop dreaming about knowing everything about Wang Zheng. If she had the time, she should be like Lin Xuan and think about how to please him. That was what a servant should do. Wang Zheng ignored Bai Bing—or more accurately, treated her as air. For some reason, after finishing his coffee, Wang Zheng took a sudden fancy to continue accompanying Lin Xuan on her shopping trip, holding her waist tightly with an ambiguous air. If earlier in the day Wang Zheng had walked in front like a young master while Lin Xuan followed like a servant, now the two of them looked exactly like a couple in the midst of a passionate romance.

Lin Xuan was not stupid; she understood Wang Zheng’s intention and cooperated fully. Her fiery cooperation not only made Wang Zheng realize what a "femme fatale" was, but also made Bai Bing feel such stifling frustration that she wanted to curse.

She had meant to teach Lin Xuan a lesson today, but Wang Zheng’s few words had left her speechless. Now, not only had she failed to give Lin Xuan a lesson, but the other woman was actually flaunting her triumph. How could Bai Bing not be angry? If it weren't for Wang Zheng, she would have... but Bai Bing would not swallow this humiliation. There was still a long time ahead; did she really think she could be with Wang Zheng every second? Bai Bing did not believe she wouldn't find an opportunity.

Watching the dog-like couple walking in front of her, hugging and cuddling in public, a plan emerged in Bai Bing’s mind. Next Monday, when Wang Zheng went to the company, she would use the excuse of going home to sleep to leave the office, and then… heh heh heh heh!

The corners of Bai Bing’s mouth curled into a sinister smile. It was as if her plan had already succeeded; she could already see Lin Xuan beaten until she was bruised and battered, kneeling on the ground and crying for mercy. Meanwhile, she would stand high above, looking down at the kneeling Lin Xuan with a triumphant laugh, holding a black whip in her hand and lashing out at her repeatedly.