214: Settling accounts?

Finally, the morning passed, leaving Rong Xiyun completely exhausted.

By lunchtime, she had somewhat regained her composure.

Rong Jinran looked at Si Yang with a smile. "What happened? You're in such a bad mood today!" she asked softly.

Rong Xiudao couldn't be mistaken; aside from that one mistake years ago, his second brother was impeccable in every other aspect.

Although she knew it was inappropriate to pry, Rong Jinran couldn't help but want to show concern for Si Yang.

"Just some annoying matters, nothing major," Si Yang shook his head, showing no desire to elaborate.

After saying that, Si Yang focused solely on eating his meal.

"You jerk, you're taking your bad mood out on me?" Rong Xiyun stared at Si Yang, her face filled with anger.

So, she was just a punching bag!

Rong Jinran let out a giggle.

Si Yang glanced at Rong Xiyun, then rolled his eyes at Rong Jinran. This woman was just looking for trouble.

"What else?"

"In the past, after every few missions, I'd come back and serve as an instructor for a while. Know why?" Si Yang asked with a smile.

"Because I needed to vent negative emotions. Understand?" Si Yang said, as if stating the obvious.

Rong Xiyun blinked, feeling a bit like her life was a joke. So, she was the designated punching bag?

Of course, that reason was only part of it.

Emerging from those inhuman environments, where even one's humanity was somewhat lost, training to vent emotions was one part. But the true purpose was to reclaim one's humanity through the camaraderie among comrades.

"Things are different now. You've used me as your punching bag all morning. Fine! My request isn't high—just tell me what's going on to cheer me up," Rong Xiyun said with a smile.

"No time. I'm waiting to go settle a score!" Si Yang shoveled a mouthful of rice, put down his bowl and chopsticks, took out a tissue to wipe his mouth, and after speaking, turned and left.

Watching Si Yang's departing figure, Rong Xiyun couldn't help but show a trace of worry.

Rong Jinran smiled. "Don't worry! It's probably nothing serious. If it were truly a big deal, he wouldn't mention it. If he were really eager to settle a score, do you think he'd have come to Rong Corporation first thing in the morning?" Rong Jinran chuckled.

Rong Xiyun was just letting her concern cloud her judgment.

Si Yang left Rong Corporation and headed straight to Liu Corporation.

With a cold expression, he kicked open the door to Liu Mingyi's office.

Liu Mingyi's face turned cold, about to erupt in anger, but upon seeing Si Yang, she quickly replaced it with a smile.

"If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time you've actively sought me out, right? What's the matter?" Liu Mingyi asked with a smile.

"Liu Mingyi, stop playing dumb. How dare you use tricks on me? Are you looking to die?" Si Yang said coldly.

"Use tricks on you? Wanting to sleep with you, wanting to be played by you—is that what you call a trick?" Liu Mingyi looked at Si Yang with complete frankness.

"I am looking to die. You don't want me anymore, and my father has started a new family. Why don't you send me off?" Liu Mingyi stared at Si Yang, her gaze intense, showing no fear in the face of his anger.

"What else can I do? I've tried everything I could think of, but you remain unmoved. What am I supposed to do?" Liu Mingyi said helplessly.

"If you want to die, do it yourself!" Si Yang said with a cold face.

"See? I knew you couldn't bear to lose me!" Liu Mingyi smiled, pressing her lips together.

"I've figured it out by now. This is probably how things will be. For me, it's already the worst possible situation. So, I don't want to listen to you anymore. If you want me to obey, then take me. Otherwise, I'll just keep tormenting you. If you can't stand it, why not just kill me?" Liu Mingyi looked at Si Yang, laughing recklessly.

"You're truly hopeless. What's the point? You didn't cherish it before, and now you're putting on this act of deep affection for whom?"

"Don't you find it absurd?" Si Yang said irritably.

"Alright, alright, don't be so angry. I was just teasing you earlier. I promise I won't do it again, okay? I'll listen to whatever you say, alright?"

"Besides, this little incident isn't a big deal, right? Think of it as adding some spice for you and Ye Mengwan. Wouldn't that make Ye Mengwan like you even more devotedly?" Liu Mingyi smiled and said softly.

Si Yang glared fiercely at Liu Mingyi but said nothing.

Liu Mingyi's expression suddenly changed. "Tell me, did you give yourself to someone else?"

"Did you? Who was it?"

"Was it Ye Sharp-tongued or Li Fakes-Purity?" Liu Mingyi asked loudly.

"Enough! It was no one. I got through it on my own," Si Yang said through gritted teeth.

"Impossible! That was a drug I specifically obtained—colorless, odorless, and very potent. It requires a woman to work. Otherwise, what was the point of all my efforts?"

"I already knew about your self-control, so I even increased the dosage. Even an elephant would have..."

"You really treated me like an animal?" Si Yang cursed angrily.

Liu Mingyi chuckled. "Who told you to have such a strong constitution?"

"Don't change the subject. Tell me, who was it?" Liu Mingyi demanded loudly.

She had seen the expression on Si Yang's face just now. It definitely wasn't Ye Mengwan. So, who could it be?

"Guess for yourself. It definitely won't be you," Si Yang sneered.

"Tell me! Who was it? Who ended up benefiting from my scheme?" Liu Mingyi shouted.

"Figure it out yourself!" Si Yang tossed the words over his shoulder and left without looking back.

Watching Si Yang leave, the previously frantic and panicked Liu Mingyi suddenly laughed. She gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.

Liu Mingyi sat down. She had long known that Si Yang wasn't a promiscuous person.

This guy didn't treat emotions as everything, but when it came to feelings, he was extremely loyal and never crossed boundaries.

That was also why he could never forgive her.

Si Yang's attitude toward relationships was almost harsh.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have remained indifferent, even avoiding, both Ye Sharp-tongued and Li Chuning.

But now? There was another woman.

Desire is the hardest thing to suppress.

Once Pandora's box is opened, no one knows what kind of alluring flower will bloom.

So, even if it were Ye Qingyan or Li Chuning, Liu Mingyi wouldn't care too much.

After all her persistent efforts to win him back, even using various temptations, Liu Mingyi had come to realize one truth: there was no future for her and Si Yang.

Even though they could sometimes sit down and chat calmly, for someone like Si Yang, he would absolutely never cross any boundaries.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have resorted to such methods.

Downstairs at Liu Corporation, Si Yang appeared. He had come to settle a score, but in the end, he was the one fleeing in defeat. He was genuinely a bit frightened by Liu Mingyi's state.

What could he do? He couldn't really kill her, could he?

It was all just talk.

"Sigh!" Si Yang let out a heavy sigh.

He couldn't help but think of just muddling through. What else could he do?

After all, there was still someone threatening to kill herself! What could he possibly do?