The Tycoon Has A Secret Crush On Me Chapter 2292 - 2717: Fault

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Previously on The Tycoon Has A Secret Crush On Me...
After filming wrapped up, the crew held a celebration at a bar. Ye Tianjing, pressured to attend, pretended to be drunk to avoid interacting. Zhao Xiao saw an opportunity and tried to escort him home, but Ye Tianjing rebuffed her attempts and left the bar, with Zhao Xiao following closely behind.
With swift action, Ye Tianjing pushed Zhao Xiao aside and promptly opened the car door, making his way inside. Zhao Xiao, taken aback by his speed, reacted just as quickly, pulling the door open herself and sliding into the vehicle before it could pull away. "Drive! Hurry and go!" Ye Tianjing urged. He inwardly grumbled about the driver's agonizing slowness, which had allowed Zhao Xiao ample time to board. Once settled, Ye Tianjing provided the destination. With Zhao Xiao secured, the driver finally started the car. "Keep an eye on him. Make sure he doesn't throw up in my car." It turned out this was the driver's true motivation for letting Zhao Xiao in. Initially hesitant to allow a visibly drunk person aboard, the driver relented upon seeing Zhao Xiao behind him. After all, with them already in the car, ejecting them might lead to a formal complaint. Thus, despite Ye Tianjing's insistent calls to depart, the driver waited for Zhao Xiao to enter. In fact, even without Zhao Xiao's last-minute rush, he likely would have waited for her. "Okay," Zhao Xiao replied. She produced a bag, tying it around Ye Tianjing's neck and securing the opening with her hand. This was in preparation for any potential vomiting into the bag. Ye Tianjing internally rolled his eyes; he wasn't truly drunk and had no intention of vomiting. As the car smoothly navigated the streets, they soon arrived at Ye Tianjing's residential complex. "Brother Jing, slow down," Zhao Xiao said, attempting to help Ye Tianjing exit the vehicle. Ye Tianjing, however, brushed her off and got out on his own. "I don't need your help seeing me up. I can manage myself," he reiterated, pushing Zhao Xiao away. Zhao Xiao, seemingly ignoring his protests, persisted in following him. Together, they proceeded to the apartment building where Ye Tianjing resided. Zhao Xiao hadn't anticipated Ye Tianjing living in such an upscale complex; it was the kind of place where only top-tier professionals resided. These individuals undoubtedly commanded substantial annual incomes. Otherwise, securing a residence in such a prime location would be financially unfeasible. Her surprise only grew when Ye Tianjing unlocked his apartment door. Just as Ye Tianjing was about to usher her out, Zhao Xiao had already steadied him, stating, "Brother Jing, let me help you." "I'm fine," Ye Tianjing declared, walking into the apartment under his own power. Zhao Xiao took a moment to admire the apartment's interior design, a sense of awe welling up within her. Returning to the present, she noticed Ye Tianjing standing by the entrance and quickly approached him. Ye Tianjing initially intended to ignore her completely. However, when Zhao Xiao produced a towel and began to remove his clothes for a wipe-down, he could no longer tolerate it. His eyes snapped open, revealing not a trace of intoxication. "You can head home now." The words were spoken with remarkable clarity and directness. Zhao Xiao looked up sharply, her gaze fixed on Ye Tianjing's stern expression. She pointed at him. "You... you weren't drunk?" "That's not your concern. Just leave quickly." Given the late hour and the potential safety risks for a young woman traveling alone, Ye Tianjing almost added a few more words. Yet, after a moment's thought, he decided against it. "Oh." Zhao Xiao turned away, a hint of dejection in her posture, setting down the towel as she departed. A pang of regret echoed in her heart; she wished she had acted more decisively earlier. Such a missed opportunity, a regrettable misstep. Following this incident, Ye Tianjing decidedly distanced himself from Zhao Xiao. His demeanor towards her became even cooler. He never mentioned the events of that night, acting as if he had entirely forgotten them. Zhao Xiao sought other avenues to connect with him but found no suitable opportunities. One day, a heavy rain began to fall. Despite Ye Ranran having arranged a car for him previously, Ye Tianjing opted not to drive, as his residence was conveniently located near his company.