Jin Minzhen did not think Li Xiu was dating Ding Ling.
That was only because, in her ingrained way of thinking, she felt it was unrealistic.
Prince Charming dating Cinderella? What a joke. This wasn't a novel, a movie, or a fairy tale. This was reality! Family background, connections, and principles mattered.
The gap between Li Xiu and Ding Ling was as vast as the Heavenly Abyss, as though they were different species from entirely different levels. How could they force themselves to be together?
Therefore.
Jin Minzhen naturally assumed that Li Xiu had sold her looks in exchange for an order from Ding Corporation.
Li Xiu could also see Jin Minzhen's mockery. Her face flushed crimson, and a flash of embarrassment and anger passed through her eyes, but she quickly calmed down.
She took a deep breath, looked at Jin Minzhen, and said, "Minister Jin, it's not what you think."
"Everyone's saying that."
"Rumors stop with the wise. In my eyes, Minister Jin has always been a very intelligent person. How could you believe such absurd rumors that have been twisted beyond recognition?"
"There are no waves without wind."
Jin Minzhen instinctively argued back, but seeing Li Xiu's displeased expression, she stopped and gave an embarrassed laugh. "I'm sorry. I was too presumptuous and out of line. President Li, you go ahead. Call me anytime if you need anything. I'll be leaving first."
The estrangement between Jin Minzhen and Li Xiu instantly widened, splitting open an invisible Abyss.
Li Xiu felt powerless. She sighed and did not go after Jin Minzhen.
Jin Minzhen had taken her for a shameless woman who sold her body for orders.
That was an insult to her in itself.
Did she really have to explain herself to someone who had insulted her? Wasn't that